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IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT 2020 HAS ARRIVED, and with it, a fresh start! As the beautiful snow falls to the ground, blanketing the earth in white, now’s the time to take advantage of all the outdoor opportunities. It's also the perfect time to sit by the fire and plan out your goals for the year. All things are possible if you truly believe in yourself.

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love January. The stress of the holidays has passed, and the new year is a clean slate. It seems like the perfect time to start fresh on a project—whether that’s developing a healthy eating plan or fixing up our homes. Last year, my husband and I decided that we would concentrate on remodeling the exterior, including new windows, doors and siding, and I’m happy to report that we were able to achieve our goals and stay married in the process.

That’s not always an easy feat—remodeling or building a home can be stressful.

Many of my clients underestimate the amount of stress a construction project may cause. Especially for those who have no option but to stay in their home during the process, it can be very trying indeed. Before you undertake a remodeling project, I urge you to educate yourself on the process. Following are a few common home projects and some of the things required for each one.

Whole house painting. This can be very rewarding and perhaps the most common of all remodeling projects. However, before you hire that painter, keep in mind that this process can be very invasive. All artwork must come off the walls, furniture must

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be moved to the center of each room, light fixtures should be removed, and floors and furniture will be tarped off. As well, windows and doors may be taped over (if they are spraying), and the air may be fairly toxic for a few days. Ask your painter how long the process will take and ensure that they can be at your house for the time it takes to finish, not breaking off to different jobs in between. Also ask the method they will use to paint—rollers, brushes or spray—and ask if the paint they use is low in VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. This will help you determine whether you should stay or just check into a hotel room for the week!

Kitchen remodeling. This can include new cabinetry, flooring, countertops, paint, etc. Sounds like fun, right? But if not scheduled properly, with a kitchen remodel, days can easily turn into weeks of no appliances, no countertops and cooking exclusively outdoors on a barbecue! This might be OK in the summer months, but in the winter, it can be hard to live without the ease and comforts of your kitchen. Working with experienced contractors and sub-contractors and having your decisions made ahead of time are key to keeping your sanity throughout the process.

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best done by a professional, as they will be able to remove the old tile with minimum damage to the subfloor or walls behind. I can’t stress enough the importance of appropriate waterproofing in showers and wet areas. If your installer is good, he will be able to save you a lot of headache down the road in good prep, waterproofing and overall tidiness. But, keep in mind, they will need access to water for their tile saw and a relatively enclosed, preferably heated, space for cutting. Oftentimes, a garage is perfect, but please don’t expect your tile installer to set up their wet saw outside in the middle of winter in freezing temperatures.

This isn’t fair to them as craftsmen, and I know that my fingers do not work their best if they are frozen solid—and neither will your tile installer’s!

Bathroom tile. This is one category that truly depends on the professionalism of your installer. If you are removing old tile, this is

In next month’s article, we will continue the list of projects, so stay tuned and have a happy new year!

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But we also want to help prevent frozen pipes, so be proactive and follow these recommendations: • Make sure all pipes that are exposed to the extreme temperatures are drained. This includes, but not limited to, swimming pool and exterior sprinkler system supply lines.

• Disconnect any hoses from the exterior of your house. Drain the hoses and store them in the garage.

• Insulate the area around light fixtures, vents and exterior faucets. This helps prevent freezing temperatures from gaining access to your home.

• Allow your faucets to drip cold water on the coldest days. The movement will make it harder for the water to freeze inside the pipes.

• Never let your thermostat fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit in your house. Whether night or day, make sure that your home’s temperature never dips below freezing. This is one of the leading causes of frozen pipes, as people do not want to pay for heating their homes when they are not at home. But, turning your heater off could lead to a risky game of frozen pipe roulette.

• Check all exterior seals on windows, doors, garage doors, etc., and complete any necessary repairs to make sure no heat is escaping your house.

Frozen water pipes and the damage they can cause are a serious risk for people in areas where the temperatures dip below freezing, especially for an extended time period.

With the holidays out of the way, now is an inconvenient time for there to be a burst pipe or added expense that isn’t planned or budgeted for. Unfortunately, that is when these things tend to happen. So, be sure to take some time to walk the perimeter of your home and look at and investigate your pipes to prevent what could happen.

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New flooring. This is one of my favorite changes to any home, and there are some wonderful options out there. LVP (luxury vinyl plank) for example, comes in many colors and subtypes, and boasts a fairly easy installation process. An entire home can be installed in LVP in less than a week if you are dealing with experienced flooring installers.

Opposite this product on the spectrum of installation, however, would be sand and finish hardwood. This is an amazing look that truly sets your home apart, but it can be very timeconsuming. First the wood is installed, then sanded, then layers of product are applied in coats. Finally, the whole thing has to cure for two days before furniture can be put back on.

After that, it takes a full month for the new floor to fully cure and harden.

One of the first signs that you have a problem, and even possibly a frozen pipe, is no running water coming out of your faucets when you attempt to turn it on. If this does happen, check to see that your home’s water supply is still turned on and that there are no obvious leaks anywhere. If your search concludes that your pipes are more than likely frozen, but not yet burst, we recommend calling your local plumber to help thaw your pipes. This is a good path for those who are unsure if they can safely thaw pipes themselves, are unaware of where the frozen pipes are located or can’t access the area of the house where the pipes are frozen.

• Open cabinet doors that have plumbing running in them. This helps the warm air to circulate around the pipes, keeping them warm.

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and beds to walkers), and more. And people come in for those things on almost a daily basis, according to Rhonda. For those who are unaware, Lydia’s is open to the general public as well.

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Over the years Priest Rivers Ministries has grown and expanded. Today they have three shelters— Ruth’s House, Esther’s House and Rebekah’s Room, which offers long-term shelter for those who need a place to stay longer than just an emergency situation. In addition, they have office locations in Priest River, Sandpoint and Spirit Lake, along with clothing “closets” that are open to the general public and free of charge.

“When mothers are struggling to buy clothes, diapers and formula for their children, being able to supply these things every month for them, free of charge, is truly rewarding,” says Rhonda.

“Being able to do that is important. When we can reduce that stress, we can reduce violence.

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"WE’RE ENCOURAGING THESE WOMEN AND GIVING THEM THEIR SELF-RESPECT BACK."

It is inspiring to witness the incredible people in North Idaho who give of themselves selflessly to impact others in a positive way; devoting countless hours to help improve the lives of those in our local communities. And one such organization that works toward its mission every hour of every day is Priest River Ministries - Advocates for Women—which strives to do all it can for the betterment of women who have endured, and are continuing to be affected, by physical and sexual abuse and violence.

Serving victims from Bonner, Boundary and the northern part of Kootenai counties, Priest River Ministries continues to be a blessing for those women and children in need throughout these communities for more than 17 years.

“Our volunteers are the backbone to this organization’s success, receiving little recognition,” attests Rhonda.

“But they provide immeasurable kindness as they live out their service to God at Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women.”

At its inception, Priest River Ministries was made up of just six members and acted as a support group for women who were victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. As the ministry for women and children grew stronger, the team at Priest River Ministries determined that the need was so great for these women and children that they turned their attention to doing all they could to try and find ways to help them. “We shifted a majority of the things we did to help these women and children who were suffering,” declares Rhonda.

“It is an amazing miracle to see God work in this ministry that started in 2002 as a bible study for women who had or were experiencing domestic or sexual violence,” says Rhonda Encinas, executive director.

“Now we shelter over 150 women and children and their pets per year.”

“Domestic violence happens to one in three women, so everyone knows somebody who has experienced this—or is that somebody,” Rhonda says. “Through Priest River Ministries, we’re encouraging these women and giving them their self-respect back. We’re helping them to make good, healthy decisions for themselves and their children—a happy life free of violence. To not be afraid every day. That makes healthy communities, healthier schools, healthier places to work at.”

Priest River Ministries receives no assistance from the county, state or government to run their shelter program. Rhonda and her team are dependent on the support of foundational grants, businesses, churches, corporations and individuals. She adds that their greatest need is more volunteers in all three offices to accomplish their mission, as there continues to be so much need, and it continues to increase, everywhere.

Priest River Ministries received their nonprofit 501(c) (3) status in 2006 and opened their first shelter, Ruth’s House, more than a decade ago in 2008. Once Ruth’s House was established, Lydia’s Place was born. “There were so many women leaving situations with nothing,” says Rhonda. “That’s what instigated Lydia’s.” Here, those in need will find clothing, bedding, blankets, linens, towels, children’s furniture (from baby baths

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"Between Priest River, Spirit Lake and Sandpoint, just in our clothing supply, just those in crisis, we see over 450 people a month,” states Rhonda. “And we never charge for anything; our counseling, childcare, all the supplies we give out.”

Rhonda is excited to announce that Priest River Ministries recently moved their Sandpoint office to a much larger facility at 502 North Second Street downtown! You will find them on the first (bottom) floor of the Life Choices Pregnancy Center. Now with three office spaces, this is where those in Sandpoint and the surrounding communities can also find their free clothing and supply room.

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“We are thrilled to be working alongside this amazing nonprofit, as many of our clients intersect,” smiles Rhonda. In addition, they have opened Tabitha's Closet, where they provide children's clothing sizes 12 months and up, as well as free household and personal supplies.

The office and closet are open Monday through Wednesday, noon to 4pm, to the general public, while counseling and paralegal assistance is available by appointment.

Priest River Ministries - Advocates for Women is helping to save lives and aid in a brighter, safer future for women and their children. If you are looking to volunteer or make a donation to Priest River Ministries, Rhonda invites you to stop by their office. For those who are seeking assistance or know someone who is in an unhealthy and unsafe situation, please don’t hesitate to call 208.448.2800.

“We want to try and help prevent these situations as much as we can,” affirms Rhonda. “The more people who engage, the more people who volunteer, the more we can stop these assaults.”

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Coming February 8 is Fry Healthcare’s annual Festival of Hearts Gala. Held at the Kootenai River Inn, the Gala aims to raise funds for 3D Mammogram equipment for Boundary Community Hospital.

For an American woman, there is a one in eight chance that she will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In the past, the screening rates for annual mammograms in Boundary County have been among the lowest in the state of Idaho. The Fry Healthcare Foundation is working to change that statistic and give the women of Boundary County access to lifesaving technology. The 3D mammogram

this opportunity to help bring big-

The gala features a four-course dinner with wine, dessert dash and live auction. In addition to participating in funding the 3D Mammogram equipment by attending the event, the community has the opportunity to help purchase other necessary technology. This year, donors participating in Fund-an-Item will be supporting the purchase of the BiPap Ventilator System for Cardiopulmonary and Emergency use.

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Auction Fundraiser for Paisley COMMUNITY GENEROSITY RAISES SPIRITS AND ELEVATES HOPE

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or the second time in her short life, second grader Paisley Choate is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She is currently receiving treatment at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Spokane, preparing to receive a bone marrow transplant in Seattle in early 2020. And while there is nothing anyone can do to lessen the gravity of what her family is going through, there are literally thousands of people who have pitched in to carry a piece of the burden in some small way.

Anyone who has ever had surgery, been a hospital patient for any length of time or dealt with a chronic medical condition knows that multiple bills coming from multiple departments is the norm. Treating cancer carries its own massive price tag. Corey Choate, Paisley's dad, said that the therapy needed to prepare her for bone marrow transplant will cost well over $1 million. Even on the other side, after cancer has been defeated, Paisley will require regular checkups for 15 more years. And the cost doesn’t end there. Travel to the hospital, lost time from work and other non-medical expenses in addition to bills from doctors, hospitals and labs add up to become a huge financial burden. Even with medical insurance, the financial toll is mind-blowing.

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And yet, despite the details of this situation that are no doubt overwhelming, the first thing Corey Choate said to me was how incredibly blessed and thankful they are. The help of the community has been critical in making it through this.

Last year, after Paisley’s initial diagnosis, the Bonners Ferry Eagles Club held a fundraiser breakfast, and Tony of Two Tones Cafe held a benefit dinner. Since her recent relapse, Chad at the Naples General Store is having a raffle, and Nancy Croll is helping with donations through her store. Each one of those fundraisers, of course, is only as successful as the people making donations, coming to eat, buying raffle tickets, etc. Without a doubt, a tribe is needed to come together in a situation of need like this.

This is one of those times where a small town shows that they have the force of a small army.

The Paisley Choate Online Auction Fundraiser is a group on Facebook and has well over a 10th of the population of Boundary County involved. This fundraiser was started by the caring staff at Naples Elementary, where Paisley attends when she isn’t receiving treatment. As of press time, approximately 250 items had been donated and the bidding reaching more than $20,000.

Baked goods, handmade jewelry, spa services, plumbing labor, a room design makeover, oil changes, topsoil, a Texas lake tour, and an Okie Noodling trip are just a few of the creative donations. A couple of selfless individuals even donated huckleberries, huckleberry jam and huckleberry cheesecake! Though the auction has now ended, monetary donations can still be made at Mountain West Bank.

In a time where social media is the battlefield for opposing opinions, this was a refreshing and encouraging gift for our community to see each other’s generosity. My prayer is that each act of generosity or encouragement would be multiplied and that all of it added together, along with every other prayer lifted up on behalf of Paisley, would equal the one thing that her family needs more than anything: hope.

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Baylee isn’t the tallest competitor on the floor, and although she admits that has created some challenges for her, she’s learned a valuable lesson about overcoming adversity.

“A life lesson I learned from being involved in sports is that you’re not always going to be the best, so all you can do is work hard and try your best,” she said.

While she’s suited up for many games, some of her favorite memories are hitting halfcourt shots, seeing her team reach the state

senior tournament and the downtime just hanging out with her teammates. For Baylee, the game of basketball provides a thrill like no other form of competition.

“I enjoy playing basketball for the adrenaline rush after the tip, the fast pace of the games and the teamwork,” she said.

Once she’s earned her degree, Baylee will be looking for a school that has a sonography and radiology program so she can continue her interest in science at a higher level.

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Originally from California and then Washington, D.C., the couple decided to make Sandpoint their home back in 2005, driven by the desire to create a better lifestyle in a smaller community with natural resources like the lake and the mountain.

“No place had the combination of amenities that Sandpoint does. It’s really special, it’s really unique, and that led to our choice to be here,” says Manning. They arrived with a vision in place of starting a company that would fill the void in mobile analytics and attribution.

“We had already been hearing for several years, if your company is internet based, you really should be able to do it from anywhere. We kind of went into it thinking, ‘I get it in theory, we really have no idea if it will be proven out,’” smiles Manning.

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company in 2011 and offices all over the world later, they’ve proven this theory cannot just work, it can thrive.

They named the company Kochava—a word that means star in Hebrew. “The idea is that we look in the night sky and you can see millions of stars with the naked eye, but there are billions that you can’t see, unless you have the right tool,” says Manning. “The stars are like data. You have these data points—some of which you can easily see— but many multiples more that you can’t without the right tools. Kochava provides those tools for our customers.”

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Being a smaller company has its perks. For one, it’s able to adapt quickly and react more nimbly to customer needs. For another, it’s able to prioritize quality of life in its location offerings.

Kochava might not have the huge private campus companies like Google and Facebook have in the Silicon Valley, but it’s been able to make the city of Sandpoint its campus, and to great success. “That really was the vision, allowing Sandpoint to be the campus and putting the company in the middle of it.” Manning laughs, “I think we really contribute to happy hour in Sandpoint.”

Location is at the center of Kochava’s culture.

Recruiting may be difficult this far from a large tech center and university programs that specialize in computer science, but retention is high. Employees who are here really want to be here.

“If they can have a relevant job working on interesting global technology and live where they want to live, they’re very happy about that combination,” says Manning. “So we tend to have a company culture that is one of gratitude and

hard work and willingness to dedicate themselves to what they’re doing here, and I think that is hard to quantify but it’s very unique. That’s a really good foundation for a great team.”

the three days in February the Summit convenes is around $250,000—a key boon to the local economy during a time of the year not much else is happening.

Employees at Kochava embrace the mountain lifestyle. They are in Sandpoint because they want to be here. Skiing, mountain biking, running, lake sports—all are central to the lifestyle of Sandpoint, and people have unparalleled access to these activities, access they wouldn’t have living in a place like San Francisco. “It costs more, it takes longer, it’s crowded, it’s difficult,” muses Manning.

“Sandpoint is a breath of fresh air compared to that.”

Kochava works to get involved in the Sandpoint communities in other ways beyond its location and Kochava Summit. It supports various nonprofits in the city like the Panhandle Alliance for Education—the focus for its giving is quality of life in Sandpoint and education.

Every year Kochava hosts Kochava Summit for their customers and partners called with the aim of highlighting “Why Sandpoint?” “We felt like if you could spend a day or two here, you would get it,” smiles Manning. Now catering to a couple hundred people and at capacity, the event includes seminars, workshops and local outdoor activities. “It’s become a really soughtafter industry event,” says Manning. Kochava partners with local businesses for the event, and even works with Schwietzer to offer its guests an experience on the mountain. The Kochava team estimates the impact on the local economy from

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Because Sandpoint is so small, the results of charitable giving can actually be seen and appreciated. “If we were in a larger city, many of the things that we do would be a drop in the bucket,” says Manning. “Here you can make a big impact with what we’re able to contribute, and it’s very rewarding. ... It’s a great honor and privilege for us and for the team in general to be able to support the things that we care about and that make Sandpoint great.”

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Your Car, Your Choice LOCAL BODY REPAIR SHOP EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

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n May 2018, Shane Florea introduced North Idaho Collision Repair to the Bonners Ferry Community. An independently owned and operated collision repair facility, Shane provides customers auto body repair with accident assistance. Not only does NICRC deliver high-quality vehicle repairs, they offer a lifetime warranty on all qualified repairs and a personal service guarantee.

“If we don’t meet your repair and customer experience expectations, we will make it right,” affirms Shane.

From the moment you walk into North Idaho Collision Repair Center, you will notice a difference from other body repair shops. From the clean, inviting environment where customers come first to the state-of-the-art facility, clients and their vehicles are more than just a repair to Shane and his team.

“Being in an accident is stressful, from the accident itself to making sure all your loved ones and you are safe, and then being left with a wrecked car,” states Shane. “It’s a situation that no one wants to be in, and it’s a situation that we don’t like seeing our customers in. The quality that makes NICRC unique is that we are there for our clients. Our clients and

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our customer service are what drives our core business values.”

From towing and insurance assistance to explaining the repair process and customer pick-up once the vehicle is complete, North Idaho Collision Repair Center is there to guide each client every step of the way.

“Every person who comes to NICRC is not only our client but also our neighbor,” affirms Shane. “Bonners Ferry is an amazing community with people who care about and watch after each other. We bring that spirit of community and care to our business each day.”

With NICRC’s recent completion of an extensive I-CAR certification, they provide the best available repair technology and fully I-CAR trained and certified technicians. All repairs are guided by standardized, qualityfocused procedures that follow vehicle manufacturer repair guidelines, ensuring a quality repair. Even better, once your repairs are completed, Shane makes sure his clients know that he and his team will stand behind their repairs by offering a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.

“We let our clients know that it does matter where they take their vehicle for repairs. It matters in the quality of the repair. It matters in the customer service and convenience. And it matters for the community.

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“We deeply hope that people in our community never experience an accident; but if it does happen and they ask themselves ‘Now what,’ we want them to remember that NICRC is committed to taking the frustration and confusion out of an already stressful situation,” states Shane.

It is important to know that if or when you are involved in an accident, you have the right to determine where you want your vehicle towed and where you want your vehicle repaired. The insurance company does not have the right to force you to use any “preferred” repair facility, according to Shane. “After an accident, you are under no obligation to take your vehicle to the shop your insurance company says to. It’s your choice, no matter what they might say to you.”

A business built on honesty, integrity and doing the right thing, if you have been in an accident, through a storm or just want to freshen up your vehicle’s appearance, North Idaho Collision and Repair Center is ready to help you get back on the road thanks to the experience and dedication of Shane and his team.

“Our greatest reward is being there, through employee education, customer service and just love of our community, working for our clients and their cars and insurance companies,” smiles Shane.

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f you’ve meandered through one of the many car shows of the Northwest, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool rides. It’s a great way to get up close to a piece of history. The common vehicles featured in most of these shows are mid ‘50s to late ‘70s American-made automobiles. Some shows have rules as to how old the car must be to be shown, what condition it is in or where it was made. While these shows can be a lot of fun, especially for those who grew up driving one of these muscle machines, being able to see a wider variety of automotive history is a more difficult thing to find. Lucky for us, North America’s largest continuous “car show” can be found right in our backyard. And if you’ve never been, you are sure in for a treat.

LeMay - America’s Car Museum is a bucket-list trip for those serious about automotive history but also a great time for those who know little to nothing about vehicles of the past or even how a car works; and that’s the beauty of this place.

“It’s truly multi-generational,” said Ashley Bice, National Strategic Initiatives Officer with America’s Automotive Trust, a nonprofit organization aimed at preserving America’s car heritage. “Everyone walks away with a great experience.”

The ACM collection includes some 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles inside the 165,000-square-foot complex, with vehicles spanning more than a century. “It’s all about the celebration of America’s love affair with the automobile, not one particular vehicle or brand,” said Bice. The collection varies from some of the earliest models ever made to some of the newest in luxury, high speed or concept on the market today.

The museum came to be when Harold and Nancy LeMay had amassed the largest privately owned collection of vehicles and memorabilia in the world. When asked about his collection, the late Harold LeMay said, “I don’t go for just the dollar value car. If it is unusual, I like it. So, I am kind of a maverick, since I am not a dyed-in-the-wool Chevy, Ford or Duesenberg man. I see it, I like it, I buy it.”

After amassing such a large collection, and seeing the sheer enjoyment of guests at their annual car show and open house at the couple’s

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homestead, the LeMays made the decision that instead of seeing their collection scattered and auctioned off to private owners, it would be better served as a piece of history that all could enjoy. After more than a decade of planning, grant writing, fundraising, ups and downs, and surviving the economic downtown, ground was broken in 2011, and the museum saw its doors open for good in June of 2012. Since then, thousands of visitors from all 50 states and 47 countries have passed through the doors to admire this truly one-of-a-kind collection.

First-time visitors are amazed almost instantly as they walk through the doors. Most museums typically display only a small portion of their collections, as many of the rare artifacts are kept in storage and away from the public eye. Rather unique to LeMay - America’s Car Museum is that the collection is held in an “open air” setting. Vehicles that aren’t currently on display in one of the numerous exhibits are still open for easy public view in the center lower levels of the complex.

While the LeMays are the primary donors to the museum, other cars, trucks, motorcycles and unique pieces of automotive history have come from many different sources. According to Bice, two-thirds of the vehicles on display come from private donors—not just from the area but across both oceans.

“We had a 1941 Buick go to China for an exhibition and then back to the museum. Our 1927 La Salle that is currently on display competed in the 2011 Mille Miglia in Italy,” she said.

It’s a unique opportunity for collectors as they have a safe place to display their car where thousands more people will get to see and experience it than at a regional car show. It also helps the museum continually bring in new pieces of history to share as the exhibits rotate often and

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showcase different brands, eras and styles.

“You don’t have to be a ‘car guy’ to enjoy this place, but if you are, there is definitely a lot of eye candy to enjoy,” said Bice.

Getting the unique autos is often a two-way street.

Sometimes the museum is made aware of a special car or vehicle that would make a great fit for an upcoming exhibit, making a request to the owner; and other times, the vehicle’s owner is made aware of the museum and wants to be part of sharing its history with others.

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The museum recently wrapped up displaying one of the more unique collections on the planet. While many donate a single vehicle or maybe a couple, Brown M. Maloney loaned LeMay 125 Honda motorcycles from multiple decades. Maloney was highlighted in the 2019 Master Collector’s Exhibit, which is reserved for “dedicated enthusiasts whose passion for cars knows no bounds.” A new Master Collector will be featured later this year.

The collection at LeMay includes just about anything you can think of, along with several vehicles and artifacts you might not have known to exist. One exhibit might include the earliest Cadillac, Model Ts and Model As, and around the corner you’ll find a display of British-made automobiles. Muscle cars and family wagons, high-end ultra-fast sports cars and even the foot-powered “Flintmobile” from the 1994 Flintstones movie are on display for guests’ enjoyment.

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One of the more popular exhibits is Route 66, which includes a rotating interactive collection of cars and memorabilia to celebrate America’s iconic roadway.

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like in the 1950s and ‘60s.

First-time visitors should set aside some time to visit Lucky’s Garage to learn about Harold LeMay, his passion for automobiles, how he came to own so many and his decision to put them on display for all to enjoy. This is a permanent exhibit paying tribute to those who made it all possible.

Though initially popular in the south, NASCAR’s following has grown not just nationwide but has spread to a worldwide audience. Two-hundred mile per hour super cars dominate the tracks today, but this sport got its humble beginning from southern moonshiners tuning engines for a few extra horsepower in order to avoid the law while running their illicit alcohol. In the Legends of Motorsports: The NASCAR story you’ll not only learn about how the sport began to blossom but see the evolution of race cars, many of which you’ll recognize from popular drivers throughout its history.

If you want to take your racing experience up a notch, be sure to stop by the Speed Zone. Here you are strapped into a state-of-the-art CXC racing simulator so you can get the feel of track and slot car racing.

One of the most exciting new exhibits at LeMay is Saleen: From the Heart of a Racer to America’s Supercar. The incredible display was unveiled this past fall with Steve Saleen in attendance. Visitors are treated to a unique display of Saleen’s rich automotive history spanning over four decades. You can enjoy a variety of historic vehicles on display, including his personal racing machines, early Saleen Mustangs, the Saleen S7 (considered America’s first supercar), and examples of the company’s new Saleen 1 mid-engine turbocharged sports car and recently unveiled Saleen 1 GT4 concept race car.

Other exhibits include the opulent rides of the 1930s and a wing of all British-made autos.

There is no shortage of vehicles to see, but there are also great opportunities to get hands on and interactive as well.

“We have dedicated spaces for kids and families to really experience automobiles,” said Bice. These include the photo car where you can have your picture taken with a 1923 Buick touring car. There is also the Family Zone which has multiple interactive pieces for kids to explore.

Here they can study how a car works by looking at an exposed chassis, build and race pinewood derby cars, get behind the wheel of a Mustang, and design their own car.

Many school groups have come through the museum, and there are also family-focused programs as well as adultonly programs on the calendar. What’s truly amazing is the museum is run almost entirely on a volunteer basis.

These folks handle everything from tour guides, greeters and manning various interactive stations to monitoring the collections and doing general maintenance and upkeep on the collection.

While many of the museum’s collection will likely never see outdoor roadways again, that isn’t to say you won’t soon

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see and hear some of them rumbling the streets of the Northwest.

“Our Drive Home program takes vehicles from the collection and gets them out on the road driving from one point to another,” explained Bice.

In fact, part of the collection will take a unique journey later this year. To recreate the iconic American road trip, vehicles from LeMay will be brought to California in late spring and driven across the country, eventually landing in Detroit for the American Auto Show in June. The cars will be making stops at famous points of interest and National Parks along the way. “We really want to keep the hobby alive, and this is a great opportunity to get people to see these cars up close, outside, and appreciate the history,” said Bice.

While any time of year is a great time to visit, those wanting an even more unique experience will want to mark their calendars for the evening of March

you don’t have to be a ‘car guy’ to enjoy this place, but if you are, there is definitely a lot of eye candy to enjoy.

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13. Each year, the museum hosts a yearly party called Drive the Blues Away. This year’s theme is “Viva Las Vegas.” Guests can still wander throughout the museum, but you’ll also be treated to food, drink and live music as you peruse the collection. Tickets will be going on sale soon for this exclusive event.

When the weather turns brighter and warmer, you’ll find even more fun outside the museum walls with Cruise Ins and Drive-In movies featuring a 40foot screen. Take a Spin will put you in a moving car, which could be anything from a Packard to a vintage fire truck.

There is always something new to find at LeMay - America’s Car Museum. New visitors are astonished by the sheer scope of the place, while members continue to find new details they might have missed on previous visits. Nowhere else can you find a collection of such variety, all thanks to the incredible generosity of Harold and Nancy LeMay.

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illions of lives are saved each year with modern medicine, yet millions still die. In the 16th century, 30 percent of children died before the age of 15 from measles, diphtheria or whooping cough. The 17th century saw the death of nearly 80 percent of the American Native population from smallpox and measles brought from the European settlers. In the 1900s, influenza and pneumonia were the No. 1 killers. These diseases are prevented today with vaccines.

Vaccines save lives In 1796, British surgeon Edward Jenner invented the smallpox vaccine, the world’s first vaccine against any disease. Widespread rollout of Jenner’s vaccine across Europe and North America saw that smallpox was almost completely eliminated by the first half of the 20th century. Efforts were intensified in 1966 to the rest of the world and finally, by 1977, the last known case was identified in Somalia. A disease that once caused millions of deaths around the world simply does not exist anymore.

the soldiers during World War II. With herd immunity, we may avoid another pandemic.

In 1918, the pandemic flu that hit worldwide affected even our rural neighborhood. It infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide and killed nearly 675,000 in the U.S. alone.

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According to Idaho Health and Welfare, “Rural Idaho suffered terribly from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The mortality rate was nearly 50 percent in Paris, Idaho.

Quarantines had no real impact on the spread of the disease. While influenza rates lessened during the late fall, it was not until the summer of 1919 that the disease began to disappear from the state. In Idaho, out of a reported Native American population of 4,208, there were 650 influenza cases and 75 deaths (case mortality of 11.5 percent).”

Measles vaccine was developed in 1963, and the illness went from 400,000 cases in the United States each year to 25,000 in 1970. In 2000, when international distributions of measles vaccine were rolled out, the numbers went from 600,000 cases in 2000 to 122,000 cases in 2012.

Herd immunity There is a concept called herd immunity. When there are enough people vaccinated against a disease, even those unable to get the vaccine are protected. You protect others by protecting yourself. Smallpox is proof that herd immunity works. Smallpox is the only disease that has been eradicated so far, but it’s entirely possible to

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You’ve seen it happen year after year: January hits and gym memberships surge, with New Year’s resolutions driving the masses to revamp their fitness routines with full force.

If fitness is on the forefront of your New Year's resolutions, but sweating your days away in a crowded gym is not, it might be time for a change of scenery. With the right equipment, your fitness goals can be reached within the comfort of your own home.

Resistance bands - You can quite literally start small in terms of your home fitness equipment with resistance bands. They’re space-efficient and highly portable; for frequent travelers, the bands will pack easily into your suitcase, and for those working with limited space, they can be tucked in a drawer when not in use. The elastic bands add an element of dynamic strength training to a workout, with the additional level of challenge depending on the size and stiffness of the band. Smaller, thicker bands can be set around the knees and ankles during dynamic warmups and lower body work, while longer, looser bands can be used to

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strengthen and stretch the upper body. The small bands provide a long list of opportunities to diversify your workouts.

Jump rope - Don’t underestimate the power of the jump rope. The jump rope packs a huge cardiorespiratory punch in a small package, and all you need for an effective workout with one is the right amount of space. According to ACE Fitness, jumping rope can help improve your coordination, as it requires you to keep a cadence as you move. Creating intervals by alternating quicker cadences with slower cadences drives your body to work hard to adjust, maximizing your effort and burn in a shorter amount of time. This also encourages cognitive function as the communication between your brain, wrists and leg muscles keeps your entire body moving. A study by the Cooper Institute reported that 10 minutes of jumping rope can have the equivalent benefits of a 30-minute jog, and who wouldn’t want to make that trade?

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Suspension trainer/TRX bands - Suspension training is low impact, highly adjustable and allows you to build strength while perfecting posture simply by using your body weight. All you need is an anchor point with the TRX Home System, and nothing works the core muscles you didn’t know you had like this does. Using your body weight to balance and stabilize against the anchor point engages your deep core muscles every step of the way. You can plank, squat, lunge, row, even incorporate

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yoga sequences into your TRX training, taking each to the next level as the support from the straps allows for increased intensity when you simply change your body angle. Find new workout inspiration in the TRX app, which releases new workouts regularly and is often included for one year with your purchase of the bands.

Medicine Ball - Revive your athleticism and demonstrate your power with the medicine ball. They can be thrown, caught and slammed, allowing for the explosive movements that will get the heart pumping and improve overall functional performance. Available in varying weights and sizes, you’ll have plenty of options—choose a weight that will undoubtedly make you notice the additional effort with each move but won’t compromise your form. You can add the medicine ball into almost any move, including cardio (hold and press it up in jumping jacks), core work (weighted V-ups and Russian twists) and dynamic strength (in a push-up, place one hand on the medicine ball as you push and engage the core). Have fun with it and play an adult fitness version of wall-ball or grab a partner for a strengthening game of catch. This lowimpact, high-power tool is a must.

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Dumbbells - It’s proven that strength training is the type of workout that continues burning the most calories long after the workout ends, due to the higher metabolism associated with increased muscle tone.

However, you don’t need the big machines at the gym to build and tone muscle. Instead, invest in a pair of dumbbells. Dumbbells allow you to strengthen every part of the body, keep the muscles guessing and push past fitness plateaus with the hundreds of different exercises they make possible. Because they allow for a wider range of motion, they provide a deeper stretch to the muscle, more room for functional movement and the ability to isolate more specific muscles to reach your unique goals.

Start with one pair that challenges you but allows you to work through your desired rep range with good form, then work up in weight from there.

Sliders - Maybe you’ve never associated doing lunges with “gliding,” but it’s also likely you’ve never considered incorporating sliders into your fitness routine. These small discs add a whole new dimension to your workout, increasing intensity by adding an element of instability that instantly requires your core to work in sync with the rest of your body and stay engaged the entire time. Place them under your feet or hands to increase the work in body-weight moves like planks, mountain climbers and lunges, taking them to the next level for plank jacks, moving pikes and three-way side squats. You’ll immediately notice the extra pull in hard-to-target areas like the lower abs. The discs are budget friendly, compact and designed to work on both flooring and carpet, allowing you plenty of room to glide your way into total-body toning.

Yoga mat - If you’ve ever practiced yoga regularly, you know it doesn’t take long to notice the benefits. It’s a long list including enhanced flexibility, relaxation, mental clarity, muscle tone and better posture.

Yoga rounds out a great fitness regimen as a form of moving meditation that strengthens while relieving tight muscles and keeping your nervous system (including that fight-or-flight mentality) in check. The term yoga encompasses a wide variety of flows, from the more challenging and strength-based Power Vinyasa, and there are classes available online in formats from power yoga to simple stretching. To access online yoga courses at any time, check out sites like Gaia or Glo that categorize workouts by skill level, time limit, fitness goals and more. Having a yoga mat around will provide support in other elements of your workout as well, from TRX training to ground-based core work.

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WO R KO U T FA S H I O N trends FROM THE HOME TO THE GYM, STEP INTO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IN STYLE

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he Northwest is the land of outdoor adventure, but when you aren’t hitting the slopes or paddle-boarding the lake, there’s plenty more to keep you active—whether it’s a morning yoga session, CrossFit or the good old gym. Wellness has increasingly become more of a lifestyle choice than a stand-alone event in our day-to-day lives, and as working out becomes a central part of our every day, so too do the clothes we do it in. Leggings aren’t just for the trail or the studio anymore, and our trainers don’t come off the moment we walk out the gym door.

According to Allied Market Research, the global activewear market is experiencing an annual 6.5 percent growth rate and expected to reach $547 million by 2024. Celebrities like Kate Hudson, Beyoncé and Khloé Kardashian have created fitness fashion empires of their own and taken to social media, promoting athletic wear as more of a statement piece and less an outfit reserved only for the gym.

Whether you’re on the mountain, in the yoga studio or out running errands this new year, here’s a quick trip down the 2020 runway of workout fashion trends.

Athleisure and Multifunctional - Workout clothing no longer fits only one specific need or occasion. Men and women alike are looking for pieces you can wear on your morning workout and out to run errands or meet friends for coffee. As lines between the workplace, home and social spaces become increasingly blurred, activewear has to fit many purposes—and look good doing it. The birth of athleisure—activewear you can be athletic in and wear for leisure—has caused the explosion of athletic-wear consumerism.

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Expect this trend to continue into the new year, with new design and tech innovation transforming the way we wear our workout clothing. Bold colors, sleek design and eye-catching details mean those leggings aren’t just meant for the studio— they’re making their way into everyday activities, and even occasionally an evening out.

Retro: Bold and Bright - Everything comes back around, and workout fashion is no exception to the rule. Expect 2020 athletic wear to run full force into the ‘90s trend that’s been spreading across the fashion industry. We’re talking bright neon colors, statement pieces like matching tracksuit ensembles and big bold logos. Rebirth of brands like Reebok, Champion and Fila are part of this flashback to the ‘90s, with original logos front and center—a fashion statement on and off the track. Despite the winter chill, midriff exposure continues to flaunt its face; don’t expect those crop tops to go anywhere.

Sustainable - It may be a flashback to a previous decade style-wise, but athletic wear is taking a forward-thinking step when it comes to sustainability. Traditionally, activewear incorporates a lot of nylon and spandex—materials that take a lot of energy to produce and don’t break down easily in their afterlife. Consumers are more aware of the products they purchase and increasingly look for a company’s sustainability practices—both in its material and waste use, and its approach to fair wage and labor practices. Brands like Patagonia and Athleta are responding in kind, offering new options for the environmentally and socially conscious consumer. Eighty percent of Patagonia’s snow collection is made with recycled

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Animal Print - Don’t hide your wild side—if it’s spotted or striped and looks like a wild animal, it’s runway approved.

Animal print, like zebra and leopard, is hot in the fashion world this year, and athletic wear is living up to its hype as a wearanywhere statement genre that keeps up with the times. Maybe, just maybe, those zebra print leggings will help you run a little faster.

Technologically Innovative - Pretty is as pretty does, but it needs to function well too. Multifunctionality is key to workout clothing these days, which means it needs to hold up as well at the gym as it does on the couch and seamlessly bridge the transition between performance and comfort. Athletic brands have increased their tech performance immensely over past years, and 2020 is all about innovation. Look for highperformance fabrics that keep you cool (or warm) and have sweat-wicking properties for comfort in and out of the gym.

Ultra-sculpt leggings help to define muscle, while no-seam technology makes that transition from workout to hangout (literally) seamless. Running and training shoes are sleek and light—and pack more of a punch when it comes to comfort for your feet. And of course, don’t forget the actual inclusion of tech into your gear. Whether it’s hidden pockets for your phone or built-in tracking, workout fashion is all about making your life a little easier.

Body Positive - The activewear world is finally catching on that fit comes in all shapes and sizes. As athletic fashion grows in popularity, companies are trending toward a more inclusive, extensive offering that caters to all body types. Established brands like Nike are increasing their size offerings, while smaller labels like Good American or Girlfriend Collective are actively promoting fashion inclusivity and body positivity in their activewear, ensuring everyone a good fit in their fitness lifestyle.

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hen the winter snows blanket the town of West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park, the summer crowds dissipate, making this the ideal time of year to visit. West Yellowstone makes the perfect base for exploring all the area has to offer in the winter months and is the closest park entrance to the Old Faithful Geyser. Surrounded by three National Forests, plenty of trout streams and lakes, it makes getting back to nature easy. There is a surprising number of things to do from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to winter fly fishing. The town of West Yellowstone is right outside the West Entrance to the park and, although it is closed to cars in the winter, it is open for licensed tour operators for snowmobile and snowcoach tours.

Where to Stay The Yellowstone Lodge has a great location for your base during your time in the area. It is only one block away from popular attractions, restaurants and shopping, and just three blocks away from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The hotel is one of the newer properties in West Yellowstone. It has decent sized modern rooms, and there is even a family suite option if you need more space. Amenities on the property include an indoor heated pool and hot tub. The included continental breakfast is substantial with a nice variety. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Where to Eat Most restaurants in the area are heavy on the Western theme. Think hearty steaks, burgers and comfort food. While in town make sure to try an elk or bison dish. Madison Crossing Lounge is in an old school. The first West Yellowstone school was built in 1918 and now houses commercial businesses including the restaurant. This is a wonderful place to

dine. They work hard to source locally as much as possible to support the local economy and offer a very well-rounded menu with nightly specials and several elk and bison options; think delicious bison meatloaf or elk tenderloin medallions with a blueberry-tarragon reduction.

The Slippery Otter Pub is a rowdy, casual pub with good service and tasty food. Try a bison burger or jalapeno wontons with huckleberry sauce.

The Book Peddler is a coffee shop tucked in the back of a store. This is where the locals grab coffee. The baked goods are house made, and the blueberry scone is light and delicate, and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee.

What to Do No trip to the area is complete without a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Always stunning, it will blow you away with its beauty during the winter months. Mounds of snow contrast with steaming geysers, and wildlife viewing is at its peak. If you are going to splurge on anything during your trip, make it hiring Yellowstone Guide Amy Beegel, Easy

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Super fun and so knowledgeable about the park, she will curate your tour to fit the interests of your group. A great guide makes or breaks a trip, so contact Amy first and she will help you arrange the snowmobile rentals. Plan for a full-day adventure. Local outfitters also have snowsuits, gloves and boots available for rent. Be aware when making any kind of reservations that there is no cell phone service outside of town, so many outfitters will get back to you in the evening after they have returned from day tours.

You won’t be able to spot a bear in Yellowstone National Park in the winter because they hibernate, but the bears that live at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center don’t hibernate. The center gives you the opportunity to explore the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves as well as the new River Otter Exhibit. Each exhibit has warm buildings so you can observe the animals both inside and outside. The center has also acquired a world-class exhibit BEARS once it completed its tour of the country. It is interactive and explores the ways bears have captured our attention

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through myth, art, literature, history and folklore. It is well worth a visit. The animals that live at the center can no longer return to the wild for a variety of reasons including being orphaned, a nuisance animal or suffered injuries. This is not a typical tourist attraction but an education center, and you will learn so much about the wildlife in the area. Your ticket is good for two days, so don’t be surprised if the kids ask to go back again.

The Yellowstone Giant Screen and Trading Post makes a nice stop if the weather is not cooperating. It opens in the afternoon for shopping, and movies start at 3:30pm. The Yellowstone Movie shows every day and provides a good overview of the history of Yellowstone National Park. A current movie is also shown each day. Check with the theater for current listings and times.

You’ll want to schedule in time to explore West Yellowstone by foot. It is a cute walkable town with a “Wild West” feel about it.

If you want a special adventure, head out to Big Sky for a dogsled adventure with Spirit of the North. Unlike many companies, with Spirit of the North you will receive hands-on instruction and have the thrill of driving a sled dog team. If you’ve never been around an Alaskan huskies dog team, you are in for a treat. The dogs are high energy and love to run.

They are friendly and enjoy receiving lots of petting. The trips take place 1 mile about the Mountain Village at the ski resort in what is known as Moonlight Basin. You’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery along the trail including views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks.

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Located around 30 miles outside of West Yellowstone, the historic 320 Guest Ranch offers evening sleigh rides. This magical ride takes you along the Gallatin River on a sleigh pulled by draft horses. On a clear night, being so far out of town, the stars are so bright in the night sky. The sleigh ride takes you to Mountain Man Campsite where you will enjoy wild game chili, a variety of snacks and hot beverages, with the option of adult beverages. Listen to ranch stories by the bonfire before heading back. The trip lasts about an hour. You can also arrange for a private sleigh ride.

West Yellowstone is truly special during the wintertime. When planning for your trip, prepare for extreme weather and pack layers and warm clothing. Before heading out each day, check the weather forecast so you don’t get caught in an unexpected storm. For more information, visit DestinationYellowstone.com and YellowstoneDestination.com.

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Come out to Generations at the Hemlocks' newly renovated restaurant where you'll enjoy fine dining with the best service in a beautiful setting. Their diversified menu features locally grown produce, meats and wild game, as well as fresh herbs harvested from their own garden. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday 4 to 9pm, reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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PHO 9B THE NOODLE JOINT Serving Bonners Ferry customers the best in Asian-fusion cuisine, you'll find their dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients! From Yakisoba with choice chicken, beef sirloin, shrimp or vegetables, pho made daily using roasted bones and homemade stock to a variety of teriyaki rice bowls and more, guests will find a delicious variety of choices. Take out/limited dine in Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm.

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CHIC-N-CHOP 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 Tuesday through Saturday 4:30am to 8pm and Sunday 6am to 2pm.

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FEIST CREEK RESTAURANT At Feist Creek Restaurant the delicious smells and warm atmosphere make you feel right at home. Serving lunch and dinner, customer favorites range from their smoked prime rib and 25 oz. rib-eye steak to catfish and hushpuppies, homemade fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches and more.

Full bar, pool table, outdoor seating, fish pond and their own private waterfall make this a destination spot to remember.

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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 hearty and delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! In a hurry? There's a driveup window for your convenience. A stop at this restaurant is a must for locals and visitors alike!

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HOW MANY OF US SET OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS BY WRITING THEM ON A PIECE OF PAPER or tucking them away safely in our mind, only to discover around November 15 that we lost the paper under a stack of other papers or buried the list under hundreds of other thoughts in our mind?

Want a better solution this coming year so that you can have better results?

Creating a vision board is the best way to set your goals clearly with intentionality, then keep them visible throughout the year. Alison Henslee, owner of the Creative Soul Collective, leads vision board workshops locally and is a firm believer in their usefulness and purpose.

“I’ve seen amazing things come to people and incredible goals reached from creating personal vision boards,” Alison shares. “One client from last year told me that she’d achieved all but one of her 2019 goals on her board, and I had a goal for 2020 met three days after I created my board in November!”

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The process is fun and easy. Clients gather at her workshops to plan for their future while browsing through magazines for photos that have significance or represent their goals. Alison provides food, drink and motivational content while they work, and she encourages people to think of their board not only as a way to track goals but also as art forms, encouraging the use of colors, textures and patterns for more visual appeal.

To utilize that appeal and keep her goals in view, Alison frames her boards. She buys plain black picture frames at the dollar store and remove the glass, and then hangs them throughout her home.

Alison will be hosting 2020 vision board workshops at her home on Sunday, January 5 (1pm) and January 12 (10am), with a third workshop, date still to be determined, at Under the Sun. She's also happy to do private or corporate visioning sessions.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact her at 208.610.8806.

Follow the Creative Soul Collective on Facebook and Instagram for the latest on all her upcoming workshops and painting classes.

JANUARY 11 11am to 4pm | National Guard Armory Register at dendinning@msn.com Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 11, as the Sandpoint Cornhole League will be conducting a Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament. Held at the National Guard Armory, proceeds will benefit the Boundary Community Hospital 3D Mammogram Fund.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each division. Preregistration is $50 for competitive two-person teams and $40 for social two-person teams. Food and beverages, beer and wine will be supplied by Two Tones Café, who will donate a portion of their revenues to the cause. Email Dennis at dendinning@msn.com to register with your team name and contact information.

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FOR THE ONES DOUBLE ELIMINATION CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

2020 WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE: HEALTHY FARMS JANUARY 25 8am to 3pm | UI Extension, Boundary County Call 208.267.3235 to reserve your spot Cultivate your self-care and mindful decision-making tools during stressful times! "Healthy Farms" is the theme for the eighth annual Women in Agriculture Conference, which takes place Saturday, January 25, 8am to 3pm, at UI Extension, Boundary County.

Experience an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. In addition, there will be a speaker who will teach you how to use mindfulness to change your brain for the good! Registration to attend the conference is $35 per person. To reserve your spot and for additional information and online registration details, call 208.267.3235.

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Y Thank You 2019 Sponsors/Donors Y Alisa Callos (In Memory of “Nana”)

In Memory of Lori Liverance

Auburn Crest Hospice

J.B.’s Tire & Automotive

Beck’s Furniture

Janice Claridge & Rick Lozoya

Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic

Kootenai Health

Boundary Abstract Company

Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

Boundary Community Hospital Board of Trustees

Medicine Man Pharmacy

LifeFlight Network

Century 21 Four Seasons Realty

Kootenai River Inn Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Michael & Phyllis Karnes

Columbia Bank

February 8, 2020

Michael & Polly Melendez In Memory of Brendan

Craig and Donna Johnson Edward Jones Investments

Mountain West Bank

Elk Mountain Farms

Oriental Gardens Restaurant

Foust’s Inc.

P1FCU

Frederickson’s BF Garbage

Redman Foundation

Gardiner Prime Angus

Riverside Auto Center

Gala Dinner and Auction to Benefit

Boundary Community Hospital

Geri Garten (In Honor of Becky Garten)

Robert Yost, MD

Idaho Forest Group

Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry

In Memory of David Hood

Shellye D. Lindsay (Veryl Lindsay Fund)

In Memory of Gene Ehrmantrout

Super 1 Foods

In Memory of Hospice Nurse Jan Sample

Yellowstone Insurance Exchange

Event Tickets Y $75 Each Seating is limited.

To check ticket availability call: (208) 267-6912

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6640 Kaniksu Street Y Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 www.boundarycommunityhospital.org/foundation Fry Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

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THE PEARL THEATER PRESENTS

WEST MY FRIEND FEBRUARY 01 7 to 9pm | The Pearl Theater Call 208.610.2846 or visit ThePearlTheater.org Back by popular demand, three-piece Cascadian folk outfit West My Friend returns to The Pearl Theater on Saturday, February 1, with their sonically adventurous acoustic music. The show kicks off at 7pm. The band, who has been performing together for more than a decade, features Eden Oliver on guitar and vocals, Alex Rempel on mandolin and vocals, and Jeff Poynter on accordion and vocal.

Tickets ($15 in advance, $18 at the door and $5 for students) can be purchased at Bonners Books and Mountain Mike’s, and online at ThePearlTheater.org. For additional information, call The Pearl at 208.610.2846.

Back by popular demand with their sonically adventurous acoustic music!

February 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm UPCOMING EVENTS: OPEN MIC | Thursday, January 2 at 7pm CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN COMMUNITY THEATER PRODUCTION AUDITIONS Friday, January 3 at 6-8pm | Saturday, January 4 at 10am-12pm

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