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BY PATTY HUTCHENS. Hello, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I’m Jason Alexander, the Marketing Manager for Bonners Ferry Living Local. I may be familiar to many of you as I was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. Like you, I am passionate about this community, and I look forward to working with you to help your business grow and succeed.

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My wife was born in Korea and was adopted by a family from Montana when she was an infant. They made Bonners Ferry their home when she moved here as a young child. We recently moved back from Indianapolis where I attended Bible College and are thrilled to be raising our 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter here. In addition to my work with Bonners Ferry Living Local, I am also in the Pastor Support Training and am active in the youth group and High Refuge Program at Mountain Springs Church.

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08 Good News

14 Bonners Ferry in Focus

Compelled to help others.

11 Life & Community Fun, affordable and open to all levels of talent.

13 Business Spotlight

Make your tax experience a positive one.

Community Cancer Services opens its doors in Bonners Ferry.

16 Calendar of Events

Monthly calendar of music, movies, dining, and community minded activities.

19 Cover Story

23 Health & Lifestyle Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

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27 Dining Guide

Discover Bonners Ferry’s tastiest destinations.

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Care-NShare Compelled to help others.

By Robert Lavala. Student photo by Jason Duchow Photography.

Wherever there are people gathered in community, there will always be those who are less fortunate and in need of a helping hand. Compassion often moves us to help the down-and-out, and programs like the Bonners Ferry Care-N-Share picks up the torch to light the way.

during this time of year. We do not have to wonder who needs the help as each of the recipients in the program fill out applications and are screened by program director, Linda Lederhos. This ensures donations can be matched with those in greatest need and according to individual desires.

Care-N-Share was founded 32 years ago by Linda Lederhos and has been helping people all year long, especially at Christmas time.

In 2008 the organization gained 501(c)(3) non-profit status, and now your donations are tax deductible. Whenever we give to an organization like this, we feel good and understand that our donation is being used effectively. The amazing warmth we get in knowing the toys, gifts and money go to a great cause eclipses the small benefit we get back from the Federal government.

“This way we can match the gift with the person who wants it,” said Lederhos. “When a little boy gets a gift, we want to make sure it is not something he won’t like, like a doll.

Each request is hopefully matched with the appropriate gift.”

The focus of the program is to provide families in Boundary County a helping hand with toys and gifts during the Christmas season and beyond. So many times families that cannot afford to buy gifts can easily get down on themselves, and the mood may be one of sadness and lack. This program connects us easily with those who would treasure help

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Often a person, family or business will make a donation to an entity, but then it is unclear where those funds or gifts go. We may then be cautious in giving. With this program you can rest assured that the donations go to help the needy in Boundary County all year long. Yes, Christmas is a huge time of the year for the program, but Care-N-Share also helps those in need due to domestic violence, job loss, loss due to a fire and many more situations.

When a community takes it upon itself to care for each person, the entire community thrives and feels good. In December the Bonners Ferry

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High School students presented a donation check to Care-N-Share for over $5000 during the Moose Madness event. Linda reports this was the biggest donation like that in the history of the organization, and she was totally blessed by the amazing gesture of kindness from the high school’s young men and women.

Also giving to the program over the years are the Border Patrol, the Forest Service, the Ministerial Association and countless other businesses and individuals.

Over the 32 years this organization has been in existence the donations have steadily increased, but the need is ever increasing as well. Folks who find themselves in need of assistance can call Linda directly at 208.290.1483 or write to Care-N-Share, 515014 Hwy. 95, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805.

Other ways of obtaining help is to contact a local Bonners Ferry church and inquire about help there. Many of the local congregations work hand in hand with Care-N-Share. Some may ask, “What if I’m not a member of the church? Or, what if I don’t go to church at all?” The answer is the same: Come and get help. Everyone at some point in his or her life will find himself or herself in a position to

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Care-N-Share also helps those in need due to domestic violence, job loss, loss due to a fire and many more situations. accept help from others. This is the beauty of organizations that live to serve others; they exist to do so and are only fulfilled when they give. The Bible even references this kind of generosity in the book of Acts 20:35 when the apostle Paul said, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

life is that when we are giving to others we become ourselves fulfilled. There is something inherently wonderful about knowing you have helped another human being. The principle of giving is found in every fabric of our society. Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, said that his giving is what ensures his future success. Recently on a CBS news interview the show explored the plans the Gates family has in giving away $60 billion dollars, making them the most generous philanthropists in the world.

Melinda Gates, Bill’s wife, told reporter Scott Pelley, “Our belief is that all lives, no matter where they’re lived on the globe, have equal value, all lives.”

We are all in this together, and when we take on the responsibility of giving then everyone can find value both in themselves and in those around them in the community. This year let’s look for ways to stretch ourselves by giving and helping others in need in Boundary County.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY Local Events and Stories

Pool League FUN, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF TALENT.

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BY ROBERT LAVALA.

For as long as anyone can remember there has been an 8-Ball pool league in Boundary County. Sure, the league has gone through various changes over the years, but you can always find someone playing pool in one form or another. Currently, the league is under the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) sanction and plays on Wednesday nights here in Boundary County. The league starts each year in October and finishes around the middle of March.

BCA rules are a bit different than the typical “bar room rules” found in many areas of North Idaho and elsewhere across America. The rules used for the league give a penalty for not

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hitting your ball first, touching the cue ball (the white ball) accidentally, and when you do not hit a rail after contacting your object ball.

In other words, the league uses standard rules found in most large tournaments around Idaho and throughout the U.S. This rule-set allows the opponent to have “ball-in-hand” anywhere on the table when a foul is committed. This can really give your opponent the upper hand when they can place the cue ball anywhere.

Up until last year there were two different leagues operating in Boundary County. One featured the older rules, and the other the newer BCA-style rules. Unfortunately, this season the older style league did

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not put together anything viable and so the only league going is the BCA group. This year four teams of four players each entered the league. League play costs $6 per night per player and, depending on how many games you win, determines how much money you get back at the end of the season.

This is not a money making proposition even if you win most of your games, but at least you can generally break even.

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The league is not geared towards making money; it is, however, geared towards having lots of fun and getting to know people.

Whenever 16 players gather to play, they may bring friends and family to watch and cheer them on. The group of people can grow to well over 30 when spouses and friends gather.

This makes for a really fun night out whether you play pool or not, as you can root for your favorite players and teams. Currently three of the four teams are playing for AJ’s Lanes, and the other is playing for the Northwoods Tavern in Naples. Teams rotate where they play, but all locations offer great food and an assortment of drinks and other activities to keep you busy.

The league is always looking to expand. You may have played pool at one time in your life and think you are not good enough to play on a league. Nothing could be further from the truth. Everyone can play, as this league features a handicapping system that gives weaker players an even chance at winning.

Better players have a higher handicap and give away more points per game making the playing field even. The league is always

looking for more teams to join in and every provision is made to include any tavern, store or any place that has a pool table! AJ’s Lanes is always looking for more players to fill out teams, and you can inquire with Alan at the Bowling Alley directly by calling 208.267.1506. If you are from another tavern or store, you can call the league director, Trisha Standley, at 208.290.8963. If you are the owner of a tavern or store (and in some cases private residences), you should give Trisha a call and get involved.

The next question is about joining the BCA organization. This costs $30 per player and can generally be subsidized by the place you play for. Usually players split the cost with the host group making your cost for the year only $15. The tavern or store usually picks up the other half in appreciation for the amount of business they derive from the Wednesday night traffic. The $30 per player fee then gives the player the opportunity to go to regional and national tournaments that are BCA sanctioned. These larger tournaments generally have registration fees ranging from $35-$150 depending on the level of play and the region, but the winnings can be in the thousands of dollars.

The bottom line for playing pool is that you have fun! When I moved here from a big city, I used the pool league to meet people, relax and enjoy myself. Now some of my best friends are pool players, and we have lots of fun every week right here in Boundary County, Idaho.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

YOU CAN’T ESCAPE! Make your tax experience a positive one. By Colin Anderson. Photos by Melody Knaggs-Vanhorn.

It is the time of year when many are looking for a professional to help guide them through the ever changing tax laws and to help them maximize their deductions when it comes to filing their tax returns. For many in Sandpoint and the surrounding area, those seeking such professional advice have the benefit of Jim Hutchens, a Certified Public Accountant with 34 years of experience.

Since moving to Sandpoint from Spokane in 1998, Hutchens has earned a reputation for providing sound tax and financial guidance as well as delivering superior customer service.

Over the years, his clients have included everyone from individuals and small businesses to large multi-million dollar corporations.

In addition to tax preparation, Hutchens also prepares financial statements and advises businesses and individuals in all areas of tax planning. He takes pride in providing personalized service for all his clients.

Hutchens has a staff of experienced, knowledgeable and professional individuals to whom he credits much of his success. Office manager and bookkeeper, Mary-Claude Margairaz, started with Hutchens when he first moved to Sandpoint in 1998. After a brief time away, she rejoined the firm a few years ago. Also on staff to help with many of the services the firm provides is bookkeeper Shannon RandallDunton. Shannon provides payroll services as

well as bookkeeping for many of Hutchens’ small business clients.

James Hutchens, PA also employs two accountants, Aubrey Winjum and Zach Spohn. Aubrey joined the firm the first of this year. She is a Bonners Ferry resident and graduated from Boise State University in January 2012 with a Bachelors of Science degree in accounting.

Spohn joined James Hutchens, PA in May 2013. He grew up in Sandpoint, attended Northside Elementary and Sandpoint High School, and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting in 2009 from the University of Montana. Spohn has been actively studying for the CPA exam. Having already taken and passed a portion of it, he said he looks forward to obtaining his CPA license so he can assist clients in an even greater capacity.

Lou MacAfee is an enrolled agent who has over 30 years of accounting experience. Enrolled agents must first pass a comprehensive IRS test and participate in continuing education, earning them the privilege of representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service.

MacAfee is also a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and has taught QuickBooks classes for many years, an expertise that many of Hutchens’ clients have found beneficial. She also has a large client base of nonprofit organizations with whom she

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Also on staff are administrative assistants Melissa Colin and Jennifer Lamb, both of whom are long time employees. In addition to assisting with scheduling and keeping everything flowing in the office, they also perform some bookkeeping duties, all while providing excellent customer service.

Jim and his wife Patty are active members of the Sandpoint community and believe in giving back to the community that has supported them throughout the years.

They have two sons, Kevin, a junior at the University of Idaho who is majoring in Business and Marketing Education, and Brett who is a junior at Sandpoint High School and plays both football and basketball for the Bulldogs.

Jim and his staff look forward to helping you with all your accounting needs.

The Sandpoint office is located at 1211 Michigan Street in Sandpoint. The Bonners Ferry office, which is open Thursdays, is located at 6769 Main Street.

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Community Cancer Services opens its doors in Bonners Ferry.

By Patty Hutchens.

Since opening in 2003, Community Cancer Services (CCS) in Sandpoint has helped many struggling with a cancer diagnosis. Whether it is financial or emotional assistance needed for the patient or his or her loved ones, CCS has opened its doors and hearts to do what it can to help.

One way in which CCS assists patients is through the use of gas vouchers to help with travel to and from appointments. And for those in Boundary County, that is one expense that can add up quickly. “We have clients who at times are required to travel to and from Coeur d’Alene five days a week for several weeks at a time to receive their radiation treatments,” said Jessica Martin, CCS’s Executive Director.

While the organization is based in Sandpoint, CCS serves clients throughout north Idaho and western Montana. But it is not always easy for someone to travel to Sandpoint to meet with the staff. It is for that reason that CCS will now be open each Friday in Bonners Ferry; a move precipitated by CCS’s desire to better serve all its clients.

In addition to gas vouchers, CCS is able to assist with other financial needs such as groceries, utility bills, prescription costs and much more. Unlike other agencies, CCS does not require the client to meet a certain income criteria before receiving financial assistance. The only requirement is a cancer diagnosis. “A person’s world can turn upside down in an instant with a cancer diagnosis,” said Jessica. The patient or his or her spouse may have to take a leave from their job, something that is not easy to do when facing unexpected medical costs.

Other support provided by CCS is that of emotional support. They have a social worker on staff that meets with clients individually or in a support group setting. And it’s not just support for the one diagnosed with cancer; they have support for children, caregivers and loved ones.

ABOVE Pictured are CCS’s Executive Director Jessica Martin and Social Worker Bambi Lassen. Together they assist cancer patients and their families through the journey of cancer.

TOP LEFT The familiar Community Cancer Services logo.

For women who lose their hair due to chemotherapy treatment, CCS also has wigs, hats and scarves available for women to utilize, and for all clients there is a library full of information to assist them on their journey.

For those who are battling cancer or have a loved one doing the same, please contact CCS to see how they can help. They are now open in Bonners Ferry on Fridays from 10am-2pm at 6769 Main Street, in the building of James Hutchens, P.A. Please call 208.255.2301 for more information.

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“A person’s world can turn upside down in an instant with a cancer diagnosis.”

The percentage of Bonners Ferry residences who use wood as their main heating source.

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The percentage of industries in Bonners Ferry that are manufacturing.

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The percentage of Bonners Ferry residents who are female.

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Calendar of Events February/March

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February 21 Runaway Symphony.

Runaway Symphony will be performing a benefit concert as a fundraiser for Boundary County Victim Services at Becker Auditorium.

Doors will open at 6:30pm and the show will start at 7pm. Along with Runaway Symphony, Jane Worsham will be performing. Travis Billingsley, also from Bonners Ferry, will be the opener. Tickets will be sold in advance at the following businesses: Mane Street Hair Design, Under the Sun and Boardwalk Boutique.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Now through March 4 - Winter Reading Carnival! Help Boundary County Library read 2,000 books from January 24th through March 4th. Collect a ticket for every book you read. Save and redeem them for various prizes at the end of the carnival.

Reading logs available at the Boundary County Library.

February 25, 26 - Boys’ District Basketball Tournament. Boys’ Varsity Intermountain League District Basketball Tournament begins at the North Idaho College gymnasium.

Winner of the tournament goes on to the State Basketball Tournament.

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February 21 - Lego Block Building Club. Come down to the library from 1-3pm and build a Lego creation! Lego Club happens the third Saturday of every month, and everyone is welcome to design, build and conquer the monthly Lego theme challenge! For more information visit boundary.lili.org.

February 21 - Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe.

Come to The Hive, 207 First Avenue in Sandpoint, as they present Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 9pm. Visit LiveFromTheHive.com for more information.

February 21 - Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk. Come to find out what species are out and about at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Everyone is welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gather at the Education Barn at 9am with binoculars and a field guide if you have access to them. Please dress for the weather and expect to be out for about two hours.

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February 21 - Honoring the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. Boundary County Museum invites you to the unveiling of newly donated Kootenai artifacts and photographs that explore the fine heritage of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

The event will open with song by the Kootenai Singers Drum Group at 1pm.

Visit bonnersferrymuseum.org for more information.

February 23 - Auditions for The Princess & The Pea. Missoula Children’s Theater is hosting auditions for the production of The Princess and The Pea. All kids K-12 are welcome to join the fun. Visit ArtinSandpoint.org for more information.

February 27 - Performers Night. Come to the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., for performances starting at 7pm.

For more information visit www.thepearltheater.org.

February 28 - The Princess and the Pea. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents an amazing rendition of the Princess and the Pea by the Missoula Children’s Theater at 2pm and 7pm in the Panida Theater. Visit ArtinSandpoint.org for more information.

March 5 - Open Mic. Come share your talent or join the audience on the first Thursday of every month at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. Cafe and doors open at 6pm, performances start at 7pm. NO cover charge, but donations are always welcome! For more information visit www.thepearltheater.org.

Kootenai River Days Meeting March 3 - The Kootenai River Days meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month 5:30pm at Mugsy’s until we get closer to the event, and then it will be held more often. Boundary County is also celebrating its 100 year anniversary which will tie in with this year’s Kootenai River Days event. Visit bonnersferrychamber.org for more information.

February 27 - A Night with Owls.

Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of the Refuge are jointly hosting a program about owls. Learn more about these interesting creatures from Beth Paragamian as you start the evening playing owl calls and listening for responses at 5:45pm in the Myrtle Creek Trail parking lot. The main program starts at 6:30pm in the Education Barn at the Refuge.

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March 20 - Movie Premier George Sibley’s movie “The Fish Between the Falls” will be premiering at the Boundary County Museum, 7229 Main Street. This is a documentary film about the efforts to save the Kootenai River’s white sturgeon. Visit bonnersferrymuseum.org for more information.

March 7 - Reel Paddling Film Festival. The Pearl Theater presents the Reel Paddling Film Festival. Cafe and doors open at 6pm, with the films starting at 7pm. For more information visit www.thepearltheater.org

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March 20-21 - 24 Hours of Schweitzer Join us on Schweitzer Mountain for the seventh annual 24-hour ski-a-thon that helps raise funds for cystinosis research.

For more information visit 24HoursforHank.org.

March 21 - Lego Block Building Club. Come down to the library from 1-3pm and build a Lego creation! Lego Club happens the third Saturday of every month, and everyone is

welcome to design, build and conquer the monthly Lego theme challenge! For more information visit boundary.lili.org.

March 21 - Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk. Come to find out what species are out and about at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Everyone is welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gather at the Education Barn at 9am with binoculars and a field guide if you have access to them. Please dress for the weather and expect to be out for about two hours.

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February 22 - Benefit Singspiration/Concert.

Calling all local artists! Do you sing, play an instrument, like poetry, or drama? Come join us for a benefit to help support Barb Lindemann who is currently undergoing Cancer treatments.

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April 11 - Carter Country Chick Days. Carter Country is hosting their annual Chick Days on April 11th.

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April 25 - Farmers’ Market Opening Day! Come down for the first market of the 2015 season!

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COVER STORY CARIBOU ROAM

The last of a native caribou herd is threatened.

By Jani Gonzalez.

Most Idahoans appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife in the Panhandle.

What they don’t see are the ecological struggles that go on deep in the forest – where the existence of an animal, if left untouched, might disappear.

Such is the plight of the Southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou, a small herd of only 17 animals that are native to British Columbia, northwestern Idaho and northeastern Washington. They are considered a trans-boundary herd that spends much of its time in British Columbia but crosses into Idaho and Washington in the winter. The herd is a subpopulation of woodland caribou that have made their winter home at the high elevations of those areas.

“When you get down to 17, you start worrying about various things such as six getting hit on the highway, disease or predation,” Chip Corsi, Panhandle Regional Supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game said. “It doesn’t take much for a population of that size especially with a slow reproductive rate to basically wink out.”

Southern Selkirk Mountains Woodland Caribou: A Threatened Subpopulation The hurdles these animals face are many.

Caribou, specifically woodland caribou, used to be found in Maine, Michigan, Minnesota and the northern Rockies, but now only the Southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou subpopulation (herd) remains in Idaho and Washington. Different subpopulations of caribou are more prominent in northern Canada and Alaska.

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Southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou’s problems are not new and started a century ago with habitat fragmentation and overexploitation, Bryon Holt, a lead biologist on caribou for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Idaho, said.

“Back in the 1900’s, late 1800’s, there was habitat fragmentation. The outcome of that has been a change in forest structure that has facilitated deer, elk and moose and has brought with them higher numbers of predators,” Mr. Holt said.

subpopulation were introduced for herd augmentation.

“A lot of those augmented animals didn’t grow as [we expected] them to grow,” Mr. Corsi said. With such a low birth rate and by being outnumbered by wolves, the herd’s population has plummeted.

Harvesting (hunting) predators, protecting habitat, translocation and establishing protected enclosures for reproductive female caribou, called maternal pinning, are some of

“But right now, what seems to be driving down the herd is the wolf predation. Wolves are back on the landscape in the northern Rockies that weren’t abundant 10 to 15 years ago,” Mr. Corsi said.

Because of the remote locale, and since most of the herd spends its time on the British Columbia side of the border, the Ministry of Forests there has been monitoring and harvesting the wolves. They also have permission from Idaho Fish and Game to harvest wolves just over the border if necessary, he said.

Wolves and cougars are Requesting Public the primary animals Action and Comment that prey on the caribou.

In spite of the groups A 2014 study by British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests, Just in 2009, the herd’s working to preserve numbers were up to Lands and Natural Resources Operations indicated that the trans-boundary 45, but these predators there are three packs of wolves that have moved into herd, there are other that moved into caribou subpopulations of habitat have taken the caribou’s habitat that have decreased their numbers caribou whose numbers their toll. A 2014 study to their current low. are also dwindling. In

by British Columbia’s total, there are 1,356 of Ministry of Forests, the woodland caribou left Lands and Natural in the same areas.

Resources Operations indicated that there are three packs of wolves the conservation efforts being spearheaded by The Southern Selkirk Mountains population of that have moved into the caribou’s habitat that a multi-agency, international collaboration. woodland caribou has been on the endangered have decreased their numbers to their current species since it was emergency listed in 1983.

Among the agencies involved are: Idaho low. They monitor the herd via radio-collars.

However, in 2012, the Pacific Legal Foundation Department of Fish and Game, Washington and the Idaho State Snowmobiling Association “We looked at the data that British Columbia Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented and the wolf numbers… and to us…

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural to have caribou delisted from the Endangered we had to deal with this problem right now,” Resources in British Columbia, the Kootenai Species Act (ESA).

Mr. Corsi said.

Tribe of Idaho, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Upon review, the agency concluded that the In addition, two major forest fires in the 1960’s Reservation, the Spokane tribe and the Naha Southern Selkirk Mountains population of also changed the vegetation in the mountains tribe. woodland caribou did not follow the agency’s back to a “zero stage,” Mr. Corsi said. The distinct population segment (DPS) policy, Mr. caribou eat lichen, a fungus found only on Idaho Fish and Game works with Idaho Holt, of the Service, said. mature trees. Although their caribou habitat is Department of Land and the Forest Service, plentiful, it is still recovering from those fires. the biggest landowners that have caribou For this reason, the agency is proposing to habitat. The agency determines when and amend the listing because the Southern Selkirk Conservation Efforts where timber harvesting can occur. They also Mountains population of woodland caribou restrict snowmobiling largely in the Northern Conservation efforts have been ongoing was incorrectly compared to the mountain Selkirk region. since 1984 when caribou from a similar caribou population of woodland caribou

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instead of the woodland caribou subspecies.

“We realized our error and, after assessing the status of the larger DPS, proposed to amend the listing to change it from the Southern Selkirk Mountains population to the larger Southern Mountain caribou DPS, which includes many subpopulations of woodland caribou like the Southern Selkirk population,” Mr. Holt said.

In other words, the agency recommends including 15 to 16 subpopulations within the Southern Mountains caribou DPS. The proposal is to list the DPS as “threatened” under the ESA as opposed to “endangered” because, in part, the larger DPS is composed of many subpopulations versus the herd only.

“Animals that are listed as threatened within the [ESA] are considered endangered in the foreseeable future,” he said. “If an animal is listed endangered, it’s actually endangered of becoming extinct.

The issue comes down to the reason the conservation agencies involved exist. Idahoans were the ones who initially petitioned “to preserve, protect and perpetuate all of Idaho wildlife,” back in 1938, Mr. Corsi, of Idaho Fish and Game, said. “It’s still a relevant statement today.”

The ESA proposal is open for public comment through the beginning of March. To submit your comment regarding the amendment to the Endangered Species Act, go to www.fws.gov or www.regulations.gov/#!home and search for docket number FWS-R1ES-2012-0097.

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COMMITMENT BEGINS WITH YOURSELF.

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When a man is in love, he will swim the deepest ocean or climb the highest mountain to be with his beloved. When he isn’t, he suggests they meet at the restaurant. Object lesson observed: The level of commitment equals the level of effort deemed reasonable.

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to ourselves. Hmmm. You could try turning that around. You could make a loving commitment to yourself and then consider it completely reasonable to go out of your way for yourself. Exercise would be an obvious and reasonable priority. You’d think it easy to make good food in advance, store it in handy containers, making it as convenient to grab as a bowlful of cereal and a lot better for you. Go for it – declare your undying love for yourself and then go the extra mile for you! Consider grand gestures and great measures reasonable and easy. How can you love others as you love yourself, if you don’t love yourself first? Marry YOU. And speaking of loving yourself…

Do you want to lose weight because you think you should? Or because you think you should think you should? Are you doing it for them?

For him? For her? For the nameless mass of humanity out there that you imagine is giving you the evil eye every time you nervously tug your shirt down over your hips? Because you are dating again and therefore must look like someone too young to have been married before? What tape measure, scale, standard, trend or opinion are you measuring yourself against? Or, worst of all, are you wanting to lose weight because you are punishing yourself for a failed relationship, a less than approving parent, or ego-torpedoing bullies?

Really, let’s all stop and breathe. If you, personally – you yourself – want to change, I’m rummaging through memorabilia boxes for my pom-poms even as we speak. But what I don’t like is the pressure-cooker atmosphere of pressure-change. You can’t be your former

young self any more than you can be your future older self. Middle-aged you, right now, is the only one you have to work with, work on, or work for. It may sound esoteric or silly, but if you love yourself forward, you’ll move forward. If you get behind yourself and push or berate yourself forward, you’ll resist.

You are so good-looking that I, for one, can hardly stand it. I want to be like you when I grow up. Go, YOU! And if you decide, of your own free will and choice, that you would like to change, next month I’ll share some ways to do it that are so sneaky and subtle they’ll ‘psych you out’ and allow you to change gradually.

Winter Whites Wintertime. A time when we tend to gravitate more towards “comfort food” and are less likely to reach for those fruits and vegetables. But getting your daily allowance of nutritional food during the long winter months may be easier than you think.

Nutritionists suggest that we eat fruits and vegetables that are pale in color during this time of year to ensure we are still getting the nutrition we need. The list of suggested food includes apples, pears, cauliflower, onions, white potatoes (without all the toppings) and garlic. During the winter these foods are not only reasonable in cost, but they are rich in nutrients!

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STAYING SAFE ON THE ICE.

BY JENNY JONES, PT. In these winter months it is easy for anyone to fall and possibly injure themselves, but our elder population has an increased risk of falling anywhere at anytime no matter what the weather conditions. In fact, the elderly population has a nine times greater risk of dying from a fall than a 20 year old driver does in an auto accident. Loss of balance, however, does not have to be an inevitable and “unfixable” part of the aging process.

Decreased balance is not always apparent.

Many folks can walk upright in a straight path without aid of a cane and appear fine.

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One of the body’s first lines of defense for maintaining standing balance comes from our ankle muscles’ ability to continuously adjust how our body is positioned over our feet to maintain balance. Hips next come into play to keep us upright. The ability to recover our balance once it is challenged involves the ability to quickly take a step, shift our trunk or outstretch an arm. All these factors can be relearned through physical therapy, as well as correcting postural problems such as tight or weak muscles, especially the back muscles, which begin to succumb to gravity in the elderly population.

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Nestled in the Lolo Mountains in rustic central Idaho, close to the Montana border, is a beautiful lodge. It’s a place where you can whittle away your day soaking in some natural hot springs and relaxing while you escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can find Lochsa Lodge in Idaho, 57 miles west of Missoula, Montana on U.S. Highway 12, over the Lolo Pass on the Idaho/Montana state line.

is located just 20 miles west of the Lodge. Each are natural backcountry hot springs that are accessible year-round by a short drive and a 1.5 mile hike.

Rich in history, the original Lodge was built in 1929 as a commercial hunting lodge. The area is what was once considered the heart of some of the wildest country in the lower 48 states.

Weir sits up on a rock ledge, overlooking the creek and a beautiful old-growth glade of cedar, fir and pine. Both springs provide wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife while soaking away your cares.

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Jerry Johnson has a series of pools alongside Warm Springs Creek, several of which mingle the hot water with cool water in creek-side pools. Several other pools sit up from the creek to provide a variety of options.

Early spring brings whitewater to the Lochsa River. The river is known for its world-class whitewater rafting and kayaking. There are many guided trips in the area that are available May through June, and there are packaged “Raft and Relax” deals with the Lodge. Call the Lochsa Lodge at 208.942.3405 for more information.

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THREE MILE JUNCTION - 3 Miles north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho Convenience Store Hours Mon-Sat 5am-9:30pm Sunday 6am-9:30pm 30

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Café Hours Mon-Sat 5am-8pm Sunday 6am-8pm

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Walk-Ins Welcome • Gentle Care • USC’77 OPEN ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 103 West Superior Street | Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

208.263.8514

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Riverside

RAC AUT O CENTER

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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Large selection of Subarus in stock!

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1999 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Outback

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2014 Subaru Outback

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SANDPOINT NATIVE TINA - 208.627.9858

KEN - 208.290.4030

MONTANA JOE 406.291.3838

ED FRANCK 208.267.3100

We work with all extended warranties/service contracts!

Call Ed at 208.267.3100

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6437 Bonner St. Bonners Ferry, Idaho Sales: Mon-Fri 8-5:30 | Sat 8-3 Service, Parts & Auto Spa: Mon-Fri 8-5 Like us on Facebook *VEHICLES DEPICTED ARE SAMPLES OF INVENTORY. INVENTORY CHANGES DAILY. WWW.BONNERSFERRYLIVING.COM FEB/MAR 15 PLEASE CALL OR COME IN TO SEE A CURRENT SELECTION.