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PUBLISHER A Season of Hope

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WHETHER WE TURN ON THE TV, open the newspaper or look on social media, we cannot escape the campaign ads that are inundating us during election time. Candidates debating over who can give us the brightest future. They all offer messages of hope. Hope in a better future. Hope in a better economy. Hope in an improved education system. Hope in providing more well-paying jobs.

But we all know from experience many of these political promises go unfulfilled.

But as we approach Easter, there are other messages of hope we know we can rely upon. After all, as the celebration when Jesus was resurrected, Easter is the symbol of ultimate hope in the Christian world.

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Some may argue that this can lead to discouragement if our expectations are not met. But stop and think about it.

Where would we be without hope?

During this Lenten season, how about making it a point to help others find hope. Take an hour or two a week and volunteer at a local organization that may need help. There are plenty of them right here in our own community. There are many elderly people who may have lost hope in the later years of their lives. Make it a point to visit with some of them. It will give them renewed hope.

One thing that makes our community so unique is people’s willingness to help one another. So whether you lend a hand to an elderly person at the grocery store, volunteer for a few hours at a soup kitchen or just smile a little more at passersby, know that you are helping spread the Good News of the Easter season – hope!

We at Bonners Ferry Living Local wish all of you a blessed Easter season.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 8

Good News

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is a local tradition.

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11 Business Spotlight The Bread Basket Bakery.

12 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

13 Best of Bonners

Bonners Ferry’s best businesses.

16 Business Spotlight Making dreams come true.

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18 Bonners Ferry In Focus The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative a Partnership for Management of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest Lands.

22 Living Local

Kootenai Tribe of Idaho partnering to restore a natural heritage.

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

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29 Home & Garden Affordable backyard makeovers.

41 Dining Guide

Bonners Ferry’s tastiest dining destinations.

42 Arts & Entertainment Your source for local events.

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GOOD NEWS

Let the Hunt Begin!

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is a local tradition

By Dustin Hoffman EASTER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. It’s a tricky one. It rambles around – a roving holiday. I usually hear about it at church, though I have several reliable calendars that seem to agree on the date each year. I’ve always wondered about the mysterious floating island of Easter (not to be confused with Easter Island, though I’ve always wondered about those massive stone heads – like something out of Lovecraft). Until this year I never stopped to ponder the mystery of Easter, but it confounded me.

Let me attempt to do this justice. The moon has phases. These phases are useful for keeping time and are tracked by a lunar calendar, as opposed to the solar calendar we all know and trust. There are intimidating terms associate with this lunar calendar – Paschal, vernal equinox, ecclesiastical – the list goes on. One can become mired in the the vernacular of its adherents. Fortunately, the key to Easter seems pretty simple. We celebrate Easter on the the first Sunday following the first full moon after the first day of spring, which is March 21st. One caveat. If the full moon is on the first Sunday following the first day of spring, we celebrate

Easter on the following Sunday.

Now I know and so do you. I’m not likely to pull out a lunar calendar or study the sky.

I’ll continue to trust iCalendar or Google, or someone from my church to let me know when it is appropriate to roll out the decorations.

Easter is the time of year when we give pastel colors a fairer shake than they deserve. We celebrate with chocolate and marshmallows, jelly beans, bunnies that lay eggs, and baby ducks. We dye, decorate and hide eggs. Our children will hunt them, hoping to find the plastic ones filled with money or candy (Note: If you choose to hide hard boiled eggs, draw a map. This way, if your children overlook or avoid those bland and impecunious things, you’ll be able to locate them before the weather and your neighbors turn on you.).

Easter is a day to show our appreciation for the season! Some of us celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope that spring represents. Some will celebrate the arrival of spring with her warmth and sunshine. Still others will fall into the strange mix of traditions

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for an excuse to have a family meal, eat sweets, and watch their children enjoy the festivities.

Hopefully we’ll all enjoy the day together with family and community.

As providence would have it, we have just such an opportunity, the annual Bonners Ferry Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt! It takes place at the Fairgrounds, beginning at 11am on the Saturday before Easter. Many of you know exactly what I’m talking about. The Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt has long been a tradition in Bonners Ferry.

Sources differ as to the year it began. Some say it started as far back as 1959. The Easter Egg Hunt is a great example of a holiday tradition bringing people together. The whole community gets involved.

Before parents can bring their kids out to hunt the eggs, the eggs require some special attention. The people of the Lions Club used to divide up the eggs and take them home. They’d work in their kitchens with their families to boil and dye the eggs.

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The process is different today. The Lions Club still supplies the eggs, and they boil them too.

When the eggs are ready for decoration, usually on the Wednesday before Easter, the Club drops them off at the Restorium, a local senior assisted-living center managed by Boundary County.

There are some 30 people living at the Restorium. Those of them who wish to participate, along with members of the staff, start decorating the eggs on the Friday before Easter. The residents can dye all 150 dozen eggs in about a half hour! Perhaps that isn’t surprising after years of practice. They are also known to race one another to see who can dye the most eggs.

The Lions Club picks the eggs up on Saturday, the day before Easter. They are responsible for hiding all those eggs! Not only do they hide the eggs, they make sure the eggs are hidden in places for kids of all ages to find.

Think about all the people working behind the scenes to make this event possible each year for all these years. It is truly a community event, a celebration for the season.

Whatever you celebrate, come on out to the fairgrounds at 11am on the Saturday before Easter.

Bring your kids. No kids? Come out anyway. Enjoy the fresh air, talk to your neighbors, watch the kids have themselves a time hunting Easter eggs.

Ever wonder, “Why eggs?” Me too. Here’s a little insight from History.com. The tradition of hard boiling eggs for Easter might have begun as early as the 13th century. It was customary at the time for churchgoing folks to swear off eggs for lent. Instead of letting the eggs go bad, they boiled and dyed them. When the fast was over, the eggs were preserved and ready to eat!

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THEY GIVE COMFORT, provide warmth, are family heirlooms and can even be a piece of decorative art. Quilts. Derived from the Latin word “culcita,” which means a stuffed sack, quilting has been around for even long before Christ. The earliest known quilted garment is depicted on a carved ivory figure of a Pharaoh and is dated around 3400 B.C. The Tristan quilt is one of the earliest surviving quilts in the world. Created in Sicily around the year 1360, it can still be seen in part today at museums in London and in Florence, Italy.

The process of quilting is typically done in three layers – the top fabric, the batting material and the backing material. The three layers are joined together using a needle and thread and can be done either by hand, using a sewing machine or by a specialized longarm quilting system. The process also involves other steps such as designing, piecing, applique and binding.

While quilting has been around for centuries, it was not until the late 18th and early 19th centuries when looms could produce expansion of cloth large enough to cover an entire bed surface. Because only the wealthy had the leisure time for quilt making, most women until this time were busy spinning, weaving and sewing to clothe their family and provide warm blankets for them.

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you may think that quilts were always made from scraps and worn out clothing, that is a myth as is evidenced by looking at photos of quilts found in museums. If you examine those pictures, it shows that many quilts were made with fabric bought for that specific quilt.

With the introduction of the “installment plan” by the Singer Company in 1856, more families were able to afford a sewing machine.

By the 1870s the number of homes that had a sewing machine had increased significantly.

But quilts came to serve a much more important role than simply providing warmth. During the years leading up to the Civil War, quilts were created to help raise funds in support of the abolitionist movement. During the Civil War years the quilts were then made to raise funds for the war effort and to also provide warmth and comfort to the soldiers. Quilts connected to the abolitionist movement and the Civil War were made for a cause, many representing the relevant flag.

While the passage of time has brought a decrease in those who quilt out of necessity, it may surprise one to know that there are an estimated 21 million quilters in the U.S. today.

Whether they are created for everyday use, special occasions, fundraisers or weddings, comforting our soldiers or someone going through a difficult time, quilts are treasured by all who receive one. They are the true expression of a priceless labor of love.

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THE GATHERING PLACE

BY DWAYNE PARSONS

THERE’S SOMETHING UNIQUE about the enterprise on the side of Highway 95, just a half-mile north of the junction of Highway 2 and 3-Mile. At first look it appears to be the start of a small strip mall, a couple of small businesses on the side of a highway; but the pickups, cars and SUVs out front purport something good is happening inside.

illustrations show some of why so many stop: from curious tourists, Selkirk Loopers, truckers, ranchers and farmers to city folks from Coeur d’Alene or Spokane and Canadians too.

I haven’t nailed it yet, but I’ll tell you this; Sharon’s is pleasantly unique.

If you’re weary, depressed or stressed, you’ll find reprieve here, a warm smile perhaps, genuine in nature. Whatever that essence is, it differs from the normal hustle felt in most businesses on your path through life.

I stopped for the first time about a year and a half ago. Now I pull over nearly every time I travel by, if for nothing more than to buy a cup of really good coffee. I go in generally through the door on the Bread Basket side, which has the words “The Gathering Place” painted on wood above the doorjamb. It is interesting they should call it that because it surely has become such for many of the rural residents and passersby whom you will find in there at almost any hour of the day.

Norv and Sharon Skrivseth bought the bakery a couple of years ago from good friends, Daryl and Dorothy Chupp. Now store and bakery operate as one business. In June, Yoder’s Fruit Stand returns to expand the enterprise. Ray and Fern Yoder want to retire; but Norv and Sharon plan to continue carrying farm-raised fruits and vegetables by adding Yoder’s Fruit Stand to their enterprise hoping to expand with more locally grown organics.

I think I understand now what it might be, besides the good bakery food and the exquisite quality of bulk foods, sundry goods and products in Sharon’s Country Store in the south half. It’s the quality of life in the air. Does that seem subjective? Well, I’m a writer, a thinker. I ponder things like that. I want to know.

If you have not been by Sharon’s Country Store & Bread Basket Bakery, be sure to soon. You will enjoy great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and you are sure to make a few friends along the way too!

Over many visits, I watched the patrons and got to know some of the employees. The latter are always, without exception, pleasant, helpful, and courteous, and yes, hardworking. I began to suspect that was what attracted me in my search for uniqueness, for whatever it was that set this place apart. Now I’ve come to truly believe that it does in fact have to do with the people who serve us from the interior of Sharon’s Country Store & Bread Basket Bakery. But that’s not all of it.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY HEART AND SOUL

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What it means to your community and how you can help. By Dwayne Parsons

BONNERS FERRY’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, like many other rural farm towns, has no paid staff. That means those working the front line of information, providing where-to-go advice and what-to-do knowledge are working hours of service out of their own good will.

First, realize that a Chamber’s primary responsibility is to serve those who come into the town or the area at large from somewhere outside the community. In this role volunteers enlighten, inform and show all we have to offer for people either visiting or considering a move to North Idaho.

In this function it should (and does) show them where they can eat, what they might choose to do and where they can stay while here. A good Chamber will also provide visitor information on the area’s hospital and healthcare facilities.

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Hallmark to the website, www.bonnersferrychamber.org, is an outstanding business directory. The site makes it easy for users to find business members for almost any need, and they can do so directly from their smart phone. This directory contains the address and phone number of all 311 members where they are listed by category of business type.

The Bonners Ferry Chamber’s Visitor Center is located just off Highway 95 on the south side of the Kootenai River Bridge, directly across the highway from the Kootenai River Inn. This location makes it easy for visitors to take a road break, pick up a brochure or two and learn a little about our area.

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Of course, visitors can pick up a copy of Bonners Ferry Living Local and other free magazines, such as those pertaining to Real Estate, and find almost any brochure the area has to offer about where to go for what and what to do when you get there. Links to the Bonners Ferry Herald, the town’s newspaper, and to News Bonners Ferry are also provided.

They’ll even tell you where to dial in your auto or truck radio if you listen while driving.

And that, of course, is KBFI 1450AM. They have plenty of information about the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge as well.

Refuge tours can be arranged. The Visitor Centers provide information on the hiking trails in the Wildlife Refuge and regulations for use.

One of the more important links on the Chamber’s site is that which takes you to the International Selkirk Loop. If you are not aware of it, this scenic highway loop follows Highway 95 south from Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and then Highway 2 to Newport, Washington. From there it turns north on

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Highway 20 which becomes Highway 6 as it crosses over the Canadian border at Metaline and continues on to Nelson where the drive tends northeast to the ferry crossing on Kootenay Lake. When you get over the waterway you take Highway 3A down to Port Hill (another Border Crossing) and then Highway 1 south to intersect Highway 95 a few miles north of Bonners Ferry.

The popularity of this inland international drive is one of the reasons having an active volunteer Chamber of Commerce is so important to the vitality of Bonners Ferry.

Think of it as an ambassador of sorts.

Whoever works the counter at the Visitor Center in Bonners Ferry is in that moment an ambassador not only for the town, but for the Panhandle as well.

So how do you volunteer for such a great and fun contribution to your city? Well, the contact information can be found on the website given above. But if you are not at your computer or do not carry a smartphone, here it is: 208.267.5922. Or just stop by the Visitor Center on your way through town, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the offseason.

SPRING SPORTS

It’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Photos & Article by Robert Lavala THE WONDERFUL THING about being young and in school is the fact that you usually have a lot of variety when it comes to actually “doing” something to stay active and in shape.

Once you get out of primary school, the challenge for most becomes the lack of time due to job, family and life itself.

The Boundary County School District and other private enterprises around our county offer a myriad of sporting opportunities for our young people, and some even get the older generation moving towards better health and an active lifestyle. While this article will not be the defining collection here in our area, I will endeavour to list most of the opportunities out there this spring sports season.

Bonners Ferry High School offers the most sporting opportunities for our young people.

This helps them to both stay in shape and to understand working with a team. Of course

there are individual events, but at the end of the day you are on a team that prospers when you do well. I believe that these two elements in sports are great “keys” to success for a young person’s future. If they learn about health and fitness at this age, they will be more likely to maintain that over their lifetime. And the benefits to working together on a team for a goal also gives these athletes an advantage as they know how to work with others in a career situation.

The high school has four main spring sports that are offered that mix both the team concept with the individual performance aspect of sporting. To begin with, BFHS works with Golf Pro Ralph Lotspeich at the Mirror Lake Golf Course here in Bonners Ferry. Lotspeich is fun to work with, and even if you have never played golf in your life, now would be a great time to begin! You can call for more information at 208.267.5314.

Two more of America’s favorite spring sports are baseball for the boys and softball for the girls. The baseball team is headed up by coach Tom Turpin, and each year the guys have a great time competing at the highest levels. This is one of the sports America is most famous for and is a great time for all who participate. The girls softball team, coached by Tomi Bateman, also provides a great level of competition here in our area. These girls are serious about their sport and if you have time, be sure to get out to a game this season.

Last but not least on the spring lineup is track and field. This grouping of events covers many individual as well as team events and offers our young people opportunities to excel in one or more events based on their drive and desire. Head Coach Tyler Werner is looking forward to a great spring season with a repeat of heading to state competition as the icing on the cake.

Other non-school spring sports include Martial Arts training with Boundary Martial Arts (208.304.6717) and the Pay-to-Play sport of Lacrosse (208.267.2778). Happy spring!

Enjoy getting out in the sunshine!

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION is typically the biggest investment one makes during his or her lifetime, and a dream people work hard to achieve. Making sure you have the right professionals to guide you through that process and protect that investment for years to come is vital to the transaction.

worked at Boundary Abstract helping thousands of people realize their dream come true.

The success Delaney and Boundary Abstract Company have experienced is something she credits to the previous owner Peter Wilson. “He was an amazing teacher and leader,” said Delaney. “His dedication to serve Boundary County was something people felt and respected. Without his guidance and support, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

In Boundary County, people have trusted Boundary Abstract Company, Ltd for over a century. Incorporated in April of 1915, Boundary Abstract Company performs title searches and closings for all real estate transactions and services long-term escrow accounts as well. And it is that kind of longevity that speaks to the company’s credibility, customer service and knowledge.

With a heartfelt desire to give back to the community that has supported her all these years, Delaney and her staff are involved in many events throughout the area. Just some of those activities include Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce and the first Relay for Life in Boundary County. Pam created the Fill The Bus, Food Drive-Service Project while serving as the AmeriCorps Volunteer at Valley View Elementary and continued that service project for nine years.

Owner Sharlene Delaney has been with the company for 35 years and has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the industry as well as of Boundary County. Her employee, Pam Moe, has 18 years in the industry, while new staff member Kendra Neumeyer is a third generation resident of Boundary County and is excited to be a part of the Boundary Abstract Company, Ltd team.

Referring to Wilson’s influence, Delaney vows to continue with the same dedication he exhibited. “I have tried to follow his example and do my best to keep that legacy alive in the future of the company.”

Boundary Abstract Company is the county’s oldest locally owned and operated title insurance company. Their expertise and knowledge of the community is unsurpassed. And once the transaction is complete, Boundary Abstract and its employees will continue to be there for you, whether it’s for title searches or escrow needs. It is important to understand that the decision of which company to choose is the decision of the client – not the banker or the realtor.

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Delaney moved to Bonners Ferry from Montana when she was in the fourth grade. She moved to Great Falls after high school graduation, but moved back to Bonners Ferry after just two years, eager to return to the place that she had grown to love. Since that time, Delaney has

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FINANCIAL FOCUS Give Your Investment Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning” THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY EDWARD JONES FOR USE BY YOUR LOCAL EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR, KEVIN CALLOS

NOW THAT SPRING has officially sprung, you might look around your home and decide it’s time for some sprucing up. But you don’t have to confine your efforts to your house and yard – you can also engage in a little “spring cleaning” in your investment portfolio.

Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: • “Dust off ” your investment strategy.

Dusting is a big part of spring cleaning.

Light fixtures, shelves, windowsills – they can all acquire layers of dust and grime that need to be whisked away.

And if you’ve left your investment strategy unexamined for a long period, it too may need to be “dusted off ” and re-evaluated. Over time, your financial goals, family situation and even risk tolerance can change, so it’s a good idea to review your overall strategy to make sure it’s still appropriate for your needs.

• Get rid of “clutter.” Once you start tidying up your house, you might be surprised at all the “duplicates” you find – a broom in a bedroom, another broom in the laundry room, a third in the garage, and so on. Just as you probably don’t need multiple brooms, so you may find that you have many versions of the same type of investment in your portfolio. If you own too many of the same investment, and a market downturn affects that particular asset, your portfolio could take a big hit. You may be better off by selling some of the too-similar investments and using the proceeds to diversify your holdings.

(However, while diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss).

• Remove “stains” on your portfolio. As

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you clean your carpets and furniture, you might notice some stains that should be removed. And when you look through your portfolio, you might find some “stains” in the form of chronically underperforming investments. Instead of holding on to these vehicles with the hope that they will eventually turn around, you might consider selling them and using the proceeds to purchase new investments, which can help fill any gaps you may have in your holdings.

• Consolidate your accounts. Have you ever discovered a stapler in one drawer, a roll of tape in the linen closet and a bunch of marking pens on your desk?

All these items may be useful, but for the sake of efficiency (and to cut down on frustrating searches), you might want to consolidate them in one place.

And you could do something similar with your investments. Specifically, if you have some stocks here, a couple of certificates of deposits there, and some IRAs at still another place, you might consider consolidating them with one financial services provider. With all your investments in one place, you could possibly reduce the fees and paperwork associated with maintaining your accounts. And when you eventually start taking withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k), you may find it easier to calculate these required distributions if they’re coming from just one place.

But just as importantly, when you consolidate your investments with one provider, you may find it easier to follow a single, unified investment strategy.

So, there you have them – some springcleaning ideas to help you update and energize your investment portfolio. And you won’t even need a dustpan.

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A full moon rises over the Moyie Springs Lumber Mill, as winter recedes on the Panhandle National Forest in the background, almost as if predicting by its clearing beauty a more lucrative economy for the timber industry in Boundary County.

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Curing for the mill, these rows of fall and wintercut trees stacked against a backdrop of Idaho’s beautiful mountains illustrates the importance of the work accomplished by the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative. A productive timber industry is dependent on corporations like the Idaho Forest Group successfully managing all forest resources.

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— ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY

Dwayne Parsons —

An Impossible Task Overcome The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative a Partnership for Management of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest Lands

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t the beginning of this century, the economic future of Boundary County looked pale at best. Lumber mills were closing and the timber industry, the primary source of income to the county, seemed doomed. Access to the Panhandle National Forest by the timber industry was virtually denied through over-regulation, and alternative timber resources were drying up.

front country. The front country is the land where roads, often gated, exist. The rule manages the use of those roads.

Three-quarters of the National Forest in Idaho is comprised of cold, moist forests. Restoration of this type of forest had plenty of long-held controversy in management solutions, but some collaborative groups isolated common ground to include objectives toward the reduction of fuel-load, enhancement of wildlife habitat and forestry practices that emulate natural disturbance patterns. These objectives include protection of select old-growth timber, reintroduction of native species like western white pine, and management toward sustained diversity in species mix and age class of trees in the landscape.

In October of 2001, a group of local, corporate and civic leaders created the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) to create a proactive community forum to discuss and develop a collaborative approach to the best use of the land. The KVRI brought representatives from the timber industry, landowners both corporate and private, the city, the county, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and conservation groups together – virtually everyone who had a presentable stake in the use of federal land in the Panhandle. The primary goal was to mediate sustainable stewardship and use of the Panhandle National Forest.

A fourth point of collaboration comes under a general agreement involving restoration of dry forests and hazardous fuels reduction in the rural interface where urban life intersects with wild land. Where man walks, lives most and does his thing is that area that often erupts in volatile opinion. The collaborative efforts have accomplished an enormous task on this sometimes treacherous ground.

In 2010, the Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership (IFRP) was formed to support, connect and inform all involved in these collaborative efforts throughout the state. In all, there are now nine collaborative groups in Idaho successfully addressing these land-use issues. The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative is one of the nine groups profiled in an executive summary issued in November of 2013.

Another point in the partnership summary recognizes that “multifaceted restoration projects also enhance water quality.” That’s a powerful consideration in a time of national droughts and water use issues. The importance of quality water resources has gained spotlight attention on an international scale, and in this area Idaho, especially the Panhandle, is blessed. This point seeks to sustain that blessing. It does so by integrating timber harvest with vegetation treatments with a focus on the removal of fish barriers, the enhancement of elk habitats, rehabilitation of access trails and controlled expansion of recreational opportunities.

Collaboration Works The summary outlines six primary areas of interest in the use of national forest land all of which affect the vitality of the timber industry in Boundary County.

Consider this – one of the six points outlined states that the industry’s infrastructure in producing forest products is essential to restoring forest land. Why? Because forest stewardship and restoration quite often involve mechanical treatments of thinning to remove hazardous fuel in fire prevention or removal of larger trees in order to propagate a diverse composition, which benefits wildlife habitat.

The summary also looks at restoring forest resilience through the lens of historic forest conditions. Major changes in a forest landscape make it more vulnerable to invasive species, insect infestations, altered fire patterns and even climate change. Forest resiliency is the landscape’s inherent ability to replenish itself toward historic conditions. Aided by best-use management practices, these collaborations stimulated in part by the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative have brought about realizable hope for management and use of the Panhandle National Forest lands among others.

Another point clarified in the summary establishes management objectives under the Idaho Roadless Rule, which serve to avoid controversies of the past by focusing on “most active” use of roads in the

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Differences Overcome

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Reauthorize stewardship contracting permanently Cover fire suppression costs without raiding operating budgets Foster continued collaboration through agency practices Work continually to improve efficiency in the implementation of select projects • Maintain best practices for collaboration • Expand financial support to groups

The creation of the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative nearly 16 years ago was a true turning point in a once nearly out-of-control downward spiral that gripped Boundary County in bleak economic crisis.

The singular willingness and bravery of those who came together in this now long effort of collaboration to the betterment of all parties concerned, including the wildlife and trees of our landscape, is to be applauded.

It all started under the Joint Powers Agreement that established the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative in October of 2001. Its leaders were Tribal Chair Gary Aitken, Sr. of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, former Bonners Ferry Mayor Darrell Kerby and County Commissioner Murreeleen Skeen. Current leaders as KVRI co-chairs are Tribal Chair Gary Aitken Jr., Mayor David Sims, and Commissioner Dan Dinning.

Companies like The Idaho Forest Group who manage mills such as that in Moyie Springs are contributing to healthy forests with increased, but controlled, public access through managed recreational use. Restoration of sustainable forest landscapes means the return and continuation of Idaho’s many valued wildlife species including woodland caribou, wolves and grizzly bears to the greater abundance of elk, mule deer and whitetail. It means a greater abundance of upland birds including ruffed grouse, blue grouse, and wild turkey in Boundary County. And it all spills over into the watershed for a greater sustainability in riparian habitat, as illustrated by the efforts of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to restore and sustain a healthy population of white sturgeon as well as burbot.

Many determined people came to the table of collaboration to see these projects through to fruition. Issues that once seemed unresolvable were resolved on common ground and just in time.

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The initial idea was simply to share information and exchange ideas, anything that would help preserve, revitalize and eventually sustain a better use of the Panhandle National Forest. The collaboration led to partnerships and open community forums that help connect the interests of all residences including corporate with regulating agencies in a way that was positive and productive for all concerns.

Working within the framework of existing laws, several sound recommendations were put forth in the executive summary initiated by the Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership mentioned above.

Dwayne Parsons is a Realtor for Century 21 Beutler and Associates in Coeur d’Alene working primarily in Boundary County. He can be reached through his email at dparsons@21goldchoice.com.

Foremost in the IFRP recommendations are the following criteria:

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• To fully fund what is now referred to as the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program • Perpetuate funding for hazardous fuels reduction

Sitting idle, this lumber yard loader waits for the coming active season as the industry ramps up for more harvest.

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RETURN OF THE WHITE STURGEON

THE KOOTENAI RIVER flowing south from its headwaters in southeastern British Columbia enters northwestern Montana where it is held in part as a reservoir we all know fondly as Lake Koocanusa. It leaves the quiet water behind at the Libby Dam where it turns west. In Boundary County, it is the river you cross over at Bonners Ferry. At the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, it turns again and meanders north, crossing the Canadian border a second time at Port Hill. Soon thereafter the Kootenai flows into Kootenay Lake and exits eventually as spillover into a short waterway before its confluence with the Columbia River at Castlegar, B.C.

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It is home to the only naturally isolated population of white sturgeon in the entire Columbia Basin. Likewise, it supports burbot, another ancient species of fish isolated likely by geomorphological changes in the landscape during the last glacial period. Other white sturgeon in the Columbia River drainage are landlocked by hydroelectric dams, except one sturgeon population downstream from the Bonneville Dam which still has access to the ocean.

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Fishing for white sturgeon has been illegal in Montana since 1979. Idaho ended the sport harvest of white sturgeon in the Kootenai in 1984, and white sturgeon fishing in the British Columbia portion of the Kootenai system was halted in 1990.

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Due in great part to changes in habitat caused by fluctuating discharges from the Libby Dam, the Panhandle population of Kootenai River white sturgeon stopped reproducing successfully somewhere between 30 to 40 years ago. In select areas where the sturgeon normally spawned, their fertilized eggs ended up covered in silt wherein they would suffocate. Historically, sturgeon spawned on clean submerged gravel bars. The excessive silt deposits were being caused by fluctuations in the river flow. Also changes to the flow brought about temperature fluctuations in the water, something that is not good for the biological needs of incubating eggs. The Kootenai sturgeon were listed as endangered in 1994 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Ancestral Commitment The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, headquartered

along the banks of the river just west, northwest of Bonners Ferry, has held to its tribal heritage as stewards of the river and the fish that live in it. That tradition, born in vision, has been passed down from the beginning of time. It describes the Kootenai people as being created by the supreme being, Quilxka Nupika, and placed on earth to keep the Creator-Spirit’s Covenant to guard and keep the land and river forever.

The Kootenai people lived in relative peace until the arrival of strangers who spoke a new language and used guns to get their way.

They wanted these Native Americans to sign a treaty and move to designated reservations.

Noteworthy of record, no Kootenai ever signed a treaty that separated them from their spiritually assigned responsibility. The Kootenai have kept their Covenant.

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Those were difficult times. Despite earlier government promises that land along the Kootenai River would always belong to the tribe, their land was systematically broken apart and distributed to others. The people suffered horrible epidemics as well. Many died from those illnesses. The struggle for a diminishing population of Kootenai people continued for decades without noticeable reprieve. The Kootenai people had been reduced to six scattered bands.

It’s documented in history that only 67 Kootenai remained in 1974 when all but a destitute vestige of people, without land of their own, declared war on the United States.

Though such a declaration could easily have turned bad, that stressful time remains of record as a “peaceful war” accomplished without bloodshed. From the publicity gained in that great challenge, the Kootenai Tribe of

Idaho was deeded 12.5 acres of land, where its headquarters now exist. As small as that was, it was a positive turn favoring tribal life.

Then, in 1986, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho made another healthy stride with the construction of its wholly owned Kootenai River Inn at Bonners Ferry, complete with fine dining, a popular casino and hotel all in the same complex. Gaming arrived a decade later.

Many tribal members still speak fluent Kootenai language. In this way they pass down traditions and skills that might otherwise have been lost in cultural change.

It is highly respectful that despite the terrible losses of land and life through more than a hundred years, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho never lost sight of their ancestral vision: to be the guardians of the land forever. Today, the Tribe’s positive input of power and leadership is recognized by all fortunate enough to work with them.

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juvenile fish are marked and released into the river.

Other partners in this effort are the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bonneville Power Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, and British Columbia Forest, Lands. Other individual groups and individuals work cooperatively with the Tribe to enhance restoration efforts as well.

The ancestral vision of stewardship preserved so keenly by the Kootenai people holds to the premise that all natural resources are connected through the web of life. This vision sees a healthy ecosystem under stewardship with clean, aquatic and terrestrial habitats interlaced and capable of supporting abundant life for all native species.

Dwayne Parsons is a Realtor for Century 21 Beutler & Associates of Coeur d’Alene working primarily in Boundary County.

He can be reached through his email at dparsons@21goldchoice.com.

The Tribe operates two state-of-the-art fish hatcheries on the Kootenai to aid in successful propagation of white sturgeon and burbot.

Burbot are a freshwater member of the cod family and were also almost extinct in the Kootenai a decade ago. Adult male and female sturgeon are landed each spring by hatchery workers and transported by boat on stretchers to holding tanks in the hatchery where eggs and sperm are harvested for reproduction during the spawning period in May and June.

These adult fish may weigh between 100 and 250 pounds, and one female may yield as many as 1,000,000 eggs in the wild. The fertilized eggs are incubated, hatched and reared in the hatcheries until the following spring, when the

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FROM THE PUBLICITY GAINED IN THAT GREAT CHALLENGE, THE KOOTENAI TRIBE OF IDAHO WAS DEEDED 12.5 ACRES OF LAND, WHERE ITS HEADQUARTERS NOW EXIST. AS SMALL AS THAT WAS, IT WAS A POSITIVE TURN FAVORING TRIBAL LIFE.

Health & Lifestyle THAT TIME OF THE YEAR

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You don’t need to get in shape to get in shape. By Susan Moore, Better Gym, Gig Harbor SO HERE WE ARE AT THAT TIME of the year again. The interim space after the failed New Year’s resolution of getting healthy and the planning of bathing suit season. You feel like you still have time to NOT start your exercise and diet regime with enough chronological wiggle room to lose a few pounds before it gets warmer outside. Maybe you’ll start going to the gym, but only after you figure out how to get into enough shape to not embarrass yourself at the gym. And there continues the cycle of failure.

Who’s to say what level you should be at to begin? You go to a training program to GAIN strength, endurance, mobility, and stability; not to show how much you already have. Going to a fitness class isn’t about the physical caliber of the people around you; it’s about supporting those people in their goals and them supporting you in yours. Most of the time I am fixing poor movement patterns on people, I’m not putting them on display to prove anything, ever. I am looking for your progress, not perfection.

Why do people think they should get into shape to get into shape?

This makes no rational sense, yet I hear it close to every day. This is the opposite of a good idea my dear friends. Not having adequate strength and endurance is not a productive reason to put off a training program.

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yourself, then that’s exactly what you should look for. I believe that competition has no place in a training environment. That’s not to say we can’t work for specific strength goals to later put to the test in a fun and family style competition, but the daily practice of strength is no place for competition. You should never feel like you failed a workout. A workout or training session is about moving your body through space in all ranges of motion, on all planes, both loaded and unloaded. You need to figure out if you have any dysfunctional movement patterns. If so, address them and then begin to add complexity and load to these movements. There is nothing like the feeling of getting both mentally and physically stronger and more fit.

When you walk into a fitness center, studio or gym, you should feel welcome, not like an outsider. Go to the gym to create your goals with a qualified professional or instructor.

It should not hurt to go to the gym. Find a program where you can lift heavy to prevent injury instead of inducing it. Where you can test your limits without testing your good sense. Make sure if you have questions, you ask them. If something doesn’t feel right, speak up.

As health, strength and fitness professionals, we work for you, the client. It is our job to make sure you move towards and hopefully accomplish YOUR goals – not put you into a workout that is one size fits all. Chances are, you will feel like the exception of that one size.

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FIREPITS The outdoor season is something we try to extend as long as possible. But chilly nights don’t mean they have to end. You can cozy up around an outdoor fire pit. There are many affordable and portable types available, including ones with an open flame or those covered with mesh to keep the sparks from flying and keep the kids safe. There are also gas powered or wood burning ones depending upon what you desire. So grab some marshmallows, a warm blanket and start the season early and extend it as long as possible!

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LIGHTING It can make a world of difference in your outdoor living space. Whether it is deck lighting to add ambiance or lighting along a path to make it safer, lighting can add much to your outdoor living space. Low-voltage LED light fixtures run on 12-volt current that’s much safer than regular 120-volt household current, making installation DIY-friendly. You can also use string lights, which offer both versatility and style. They can be found in many styles and sizes, and you can even change up the colors with the season! It’s a great way to add some festivity to your outdoor lighting!

There are several factors to consider when choosing your outdoor patio furniture. You will want to be sure to choose weather resistant furniture.

If you have a small area, you may want to think about incorporating benches on your deck to provide more seating space. If you are one who likes to change things up for different occasions, consider choosing a monochromatic theme so you can accessorize and change things up with different pillows and other accessories.

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HOT TUBBIN’ IT What better way to relax after a long day than in your own backyard hot tub? There are many options available when it comes to hot tubs and, depending on your needs, you will want to plan before making a quick decision. The first thing to decide is how many people you would like your hot tub to seat. Will you use it for entertaining guests or just for you and your family? Secondly, when deciding where to place your spa, get a perspective of the space, accessibility for the users and proximity to the electrical source. You will also want to consider the privacy and view desired.

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FOUNTAINS The sound of water can be very soothing. Outdoor fountains are becoming increasingly popular and not just to add a sense of peace and serenity to your outdoor living, but to also block out the noise of neighbors, traffic and more. There are many options available for all budgets ranging from plug-in units to custom designs that become the focal point of your outdoor experience. You will want to keep in mind that the further the flowing water travels, the louder the sound becomes. The good news is that all fountains have a recirculating pump, so be sure to get an adjustable one so you can find the level that is right for you!

Dining alfresco. It’s a time of gathering together family and friends and escaping from your daily routine. There are some things to consider when setting up your outdoor dining area.

Will you need shelter from the late afternoon and early evening sun? There are ways to achieve this without spending a lot of money. Take a piece of fabric to create your own canopy, changing it up as the seasons change. To provide ambiance to your outdoor dining experience, utilize tabletop tabletop lanterns and even provide some fresh cut flowers from the garden.

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CREATE A PATH While many may think of a garden path as a functional piece of a landscape design, the truth is they can completely transform the aesthetic value of your garden or outdoor passage.

Be creative in your design and have fun with it! There are a multitude of materials from which to choose including giant rocks, bricks and wood planks. If your path winds its way through your garden, consider complementing the colors of the flower arrangements in those gardens. There are many DIY options out there so research what will best fit your budget and taste!

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When choosing colors from a color wheel, those next to one another on the color wheel such as blue and green, are more casual and relaxing and work best in private spaces, such as your bedroom. Another word of advice is to divide the colors in your interior space into components of 60/30/10. The wall color representing the dominant color, the furniture upholstery the 30 percent and the accessories the 10 percent.

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CHOOSE YOUR THEME Choosing Your Interior Theme – You want your home to be a reflection of who you are. Are you traditional? Do you like the “cottage” look of distressed finishes and vintage accessories?

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FURNITURE

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Don’t throw it away! Find a way to put that older furniture to use! If you have old benches that are taking up space in the garage, sand them down, paint them and stack them on top of one another to make a fun and unique bookcase. Take that old chest that used to hold your blankets and turn it into a filing cabinet for your home office. That old door you were ready to take to the dump, paint it and turn it sideways for a unique headboard. Wondering what to do with those old window shutters? Hang them on the wall for the perfect organizer! The possibilities are endless. Before you throw out those things that you think are no longer useful, search the Internet for ideas on how to repurpose your old belongings into treasures!

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That which you choose to hang on your walls is an expression of who you are and allows you to be surrounded by your favorite pieces.

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Badgers Den Cafe & Latte is a family style restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers – including buffalo burgers, huckleberry milk shakes and other American favorites. Open 6am-2pm daily or drive through for your morning latte starting at 5:30am. WiFi friendly!

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A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Whether it is summer on the patio or cozying up to the fireplace in the winter, FortyOne South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a memorable night out. Our bar and restaurant menu changes with the season offering a variety of delicious food year round. Reservations recommended.

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The brewery is a family style restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. Restaurant is open Thurs-Sun 11am-8pm. Always on tap are eight flavorful beers, with rotating seasonals. All of our beer is brewed with locally grown North Idaho Hops. We cater! Inquire for pricing.

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Come Eat! By Melody Vanhorn Pancakes, sausage, eggs and fundraising? That’s right! The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club is starting the day off right as they host their annual Free CommUNITY Breakfast and Silent Auction.

Founded in 2002, the local Rotary Club is a big believer in community with a focus on improving literacy, enhancing educational opportunities, and assisting those in need. The Rotarians like to take a part in investing in our future generation, and in the last 13 years they have handed out approximately $100,000.00 in scholarships to area students in an effort to help kids attend further educational opportunities.

This money is raised through various fundraising efforts held throughout the year with events such as the annual Kootenai River and WaCanId Bike Rides, the SWISH 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and the CommUNITY Breakfast & Silent Auction.

Community members are invited to come to the Valley Event Center at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on April 23 from 7am to 10am, as the Rotary Club Members serve up a scrumptious breakfast with a number of delicious meal choices for everyone to enjoy. During breakfast, a silent auction will be taking place with several great prizes available to the highest bidder. The funds from the silent auction will be used toward their goal of awarding $15,000 in college and vocational school scholarships to this year’s applicants.

Have a child interested in receiving a scholarship? The application deadline is April 18, 2016 and students are able to download a copy at www.bonnersferryrotary.com.

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The 8th annual “24 Hours of Schweitzer” is a 24-hour downhill ski event that benefits Cystinosis Research, a rare and fatal disease that affects only 500 people nationwide. This all day and night fundraiser honors Hank Sturgis of Sandpoint, who has been diagnosed with Cystinosis. For more information please visit schweitzer.com.

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Performer’s Circle The Pearl Theater proudly presents Performer’s Circle. Ametuer or pro this is a relaxed, fun place to share your talent.

Free admission, all are welcome. Cafe doors open at 6pm and performances begin at 7pm. For more information call 208.610.2846 or visit thepearltheater.org

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Connecting With The Community Big Ideas 2016

By Patty Hutchens Mark your calendars for April 22 to attend Big Ideas 2016! Hosted by the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, this will be an opportunity to learn more about what is going on in your hometown! From new businesses and expansions of established businesses, Bonners Ferry’s economy is growing.

Taking place at the Kootenai River Inn, there will be speakers, including Jason Brandow, the district manager for Hometown Shopko, Craig Johnson from Boundary Community Hospital, and more.

It will also be your chance to meet the new members of the Board of Directors.

There will be a social, dinner, drawing and silent auction. They will also be giving away “swag bags” to all in attendance. To donate an auction item or have something included from your business in the giveaways, contact Wendy Hawks at wendy@meadowcrk.com. Sign up by April 10 as seats are limited.

For more information and updates, visit bonnersferrychamber.org.

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Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

Michael Seward

Lincoln Day Brunch

The Bonners Ferry Lions Club will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11am Saturday, March 26 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. This event has been held consecutively for more than 50 years and will feature categories by age group.

Living the country life has naturally led him into country music, but the music goes to other places as well. Cafe doors open at 6pm and performance to begin at 7pm.

For more information call 208.610.2846 or visit thepearltheater.org.

The Boundary County Republican Central Committee is hosting a Lincoln Day Brunch at 11:30am at the Kootenai River Inn. More information at www.boundarycountygop.com or contact Linda Alt at lalt@meadowcrk.com

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Story Time - April 6 & 20

Open Mic Night

Forestland Grazing

Join us at the Boundary County Library 6370 Kootenai Street 10:30am or 1:30pm for story time, crafts and much more! For more information please visit boundarycountylibrary.com or call 208.267.3750.

Share your talent or join the audience on the first Thursday of every month at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry. Cafe doors open at 6pm, performances start at 7pm. No cover. For more information call 208.610.2846 or visit thepearltheater.org.

Presented by the University of Idaho Extension, participants will learn about and discuss how cattle and trees can thrive together when managed properly.

6447 Kootenai, behind the courthouse in Bonners Ferry. Contact the U of I Extension Office at 208.267.3235 to register early.

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Gordon Rowland

CommUNITY Breakfast

Performer’s Circle

Concert Guitarist - Virtuoso Classical guitarist Gordon Rowland will be performing at The Pearl Theater. Come enjoy his wonderful style. Cafe doors open at 6pm and performance begins at 7pm.

For more information call 208.610.2846 or visit thepearltheater.org.

The annual Free CommUNITY Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 7:00 until 10:00am at the Valley Event Center at the fairgrounds.

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