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Good News

Wrapped in love: Quilting group provides comfort to those in third-world countries.

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Essentials

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Life & Community

Feeling cramped? Maximize your small space.

A heartfelt thank you: Proceeds from fundraiser benefit Boundary Community Hospital.

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Athlete of the Month

Read about our local highlighted athlete and celebrate our youth!

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In Focus

Community vigil of hope: Gather on March 31 for Hunter Jacobson.

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Business Spotlight

Hank Willis Dentistry.

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Living Local

Boy Scouts of America: Troop 114.

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Business Spotlight

Baby Go Round and More.

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Nature Awaits your NEXT move!

Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Your Home Redefined

Indoor/outdoor remodels.

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GOOD NEWS

Wrapped in Love

Quilting group provides comfort to Third-World countries

BY PATTY HUTCHENS “There is, indeed, a transforming moment when a quilt passes from our hands into another’s, and they embrace it.” – Kirk Betts, former chairman of the Lutheran World Relief Board of Directors, upon distributing Lutheran World Relief Quilts in Niger.

Most of the quilts are sent to Third-World countries as well as disaster areas abroad and at home through Lutheran World Relief. The only time this particular group sent quilts to those in the U.S. was after Hurricane Katrina, otherwise almost all have been sent overseas.

There is nothing more comforting than to feel the warmth and love of being wrapped in a blanket. And when you know that each stitch has been made with love and compassion, it makes it even more special.

For those halfway around the world who have little or nothing to call their own, a simple quilt can provide them with a gift that everyone deserves—a gift of hope.

A very special way the quilters group supports those in the community is by presenting each graduating senior in their congregation with a quilt every spring.

Since the early 1970s, Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry has been home to a quilting group that has made thousands of quilts and sent them overseas for those less fortunate.

Jillian Anderson Morton received her senior quilt in 2007. It is something that she cherishes to this day.

The group meets every Wednesday at the church from 9am to noon.

“We regularly have six to eight men and women,” said Kathryn Braatz, a member of the group. “And we have about six others who come on occasion.”

While Kathryn said she doesn’t know exactly how the group started, she said the current members suspect it was from a desire to make something special for people across the globe who are not as fortunate as they are.

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“The only feedback we have ever gotten from recipients are the high school kids,” said Kathryn. “And they just love the quilts!”

“It followed me through nursing school and is still treasured in the household I’ve built with my husband,” said Jillian. “I love the quilt because it reminds me of the hands that made it; people of my hometown church family, my own beloved grandfather included. It’s a cozy reminder of the hands that reared me, loved me and set the foundation of my continued spiritual walk. Much love to my church family at Trinity Lutheran Church.”

The quilts are all 60-by-80 inches, a guideline set by Lutheran World

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Relief, as it best serves both adults and children as they grow older. The members of the group perform much of the work at home.

Three people in the group work independently at home making the tops and backs, spending as much as 20-plus hours each week designing and sewing the quilts.

It is a labor of love, and in the nearly 50 years Trinity Lutheran Church’s quilters have been doing this, there have been thousands of quilts made and donated. “Each year we make up to 400, and one year it was 500,” said Kathryn.

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Much of what the group does could not be accomplished without the support of others.

There is a special fund that many of the members of the congregation donate to. Those funds are used only for the batting and the cost of shipping. “The fabric used for the top and backs is all donated. We never run out. People are most generous,” said Kathryn.

There is more than just the satisfaction of helping others that is a result of the time these women and men spend together. There are friendships that form, too.

“We are hard workers who enjoy each other’s company,” said Kathryn.

While their craft room is full of supplies, the group is always in need of monetary donations to assist with the cost of batting and shipping.

The quilts are just one of many things that Lutheran World Relief does. The nonprofit organization assists families who live in the world’s poorest communities to help build the resilience they need to thrive. Their impact is powerful, and the many people they reach is impressive. In 2016, they reached 3,467,823 people in 32 countries throughout the world.

One of their projects is called Project Promise.

Groups build what are called “Kits of Care,” turning ordinary items into extraordinary gifts. There are different types of kits including personal-care kits, school kits, baby-care kits and fabric kits. Once items are gathered and money is raised to help ship kits overseas, the items are packed and sent to a warehouse in the United States. The Kits of Care have been used to help people in the aftermath of natural disasters or those fleeing home to escape violence, as well as people living in extreme poverty.

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Whether you desire to donate locally to the quilting group at Trinity Lutheran Church or directly to Lutheran World Relief, know that your donation is making a difference in the lives of others. A heartfelt thank you to those at Trinity Lutheran Church for sending not only the gift of a warm quilt but the gift of hope as well.

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actually starts and allow it to expand all the way to the floor.

First of all, eliminate clutter.

- Strategically place mirrors so that light is cast in many directions, making the room appear brighter and more open than it really is.

Clutter is only a distraction and makes you look disorganized and unkempt. Surfaces that are clean and well thought-out displays with limited things to trip over will make your space much larger.

Trick your eye into thinking the space is larger than it really is.

- Create the illusion that the window goes from floor to ceiling by mounting curtains or blinds above where the window

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- Use open furnishings like bookshelves, taller tables and skinnier items that aren’t bulky or boxy and take up a lot of surface area.

- Use items that have multiple purposes.

- Things like murphy beds or sleeper sofas allow an office to become a guest room with little or no re-arranging.

- Hassocks, ottomans or cubes can double as coffee tables, side tables or additional seating when needed.

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- When they are part of the wall, you don’t feel like things are cluttered either because they are out of the way.

- Use bigger items that are necessities and forget trying to accessorize with smaller items.

- Utilizing a small space with a few needed large-scale items provides good function (think large poster bed and nightstand), but aren’t distracted by small cluttered pieces (vase, end table, chair, etc.).

Utilize vertical elements.

- Use neutral colors.

- Using vertical to your advantage will help elongate the space. Think tall storage units that take advantage of the whole floor-to-ceiling area. Don’t waste that space between your countertop and the wall cabinets if you don’t need the counter surface.

- Walls look further away with neutral color tones instead of bringing colors closer to you with bold in-your-face brightness.

- Using stripes to create the illusion of length in a space will also help draw your eyes upward and make the space feel more expansive.

- Choose even-toned paint colors such as taupes, tans, creams or light greens, blues or grays. Avoid oranges, reds or any bright patterns on wall surfaces.

If you can accomplish most of these things, your space will be bigger in no time. If you don’t have a lot of money to work with, that’s easy. Simply by de-cluttering, organizing the space and if you can eliminate the closed-in feeling by painting, that’s a great start. Then as you can afford it, replace bulky, underutilized items with more efficient ones.

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he Fry Healthcare Foundation Festival of Hearts, which took place February 10 at Kootenai River Inn, was a resounding success, raising more than $40,000 to benefit Boundary Community Hospital. The majority of funds raised during the event will be used to purchase two Stryker Gurneys for Outpatient Surgery and the Emergency Department.

During the event, many of the attendees raised their paddles to support the hospital’s purchase of an Accuvein Vein Visualization Instrument. A representative from Accuvein demonstrated the instrument to the attendees by walking around to all of the tables and showing everyone how this instrument uses infrared technology, similar to a barcode scanner, to highlight veins for IV starts and blood draws.

The event sold out quickly this year with sponsors snapping up over half of the tickets and tables. The atmosphere was elegant, and the food prepared by the master chefs at Kootenai River Inn was delightful. Ken Yount did a great job as the auctioneer, extracting high amounts for the auction items while keeping the event fun and relaxed.

According to Teresa Rae, vice president of Fry Healthcare Foundation, “We are pleased to be able to provide this special event at a time of year when the folks in Boundary County want to get together and celebrate. The dinner and auction format is just right, and we are so glad everyone is so generous.”

The Dessert Dash returned this year and was a rousing success. “One table pooled its resources to bid $1,005 to be able to pick first from the 15 spectacular desserts,” said Rae. It is a fun way for everyone at the event to participate and share the desserts, with many take-home boxes providing an extra amount to share. A special thank you to the restaurants and individuals who created the beautiful and delicious dessert array.

The Fry Healthcare Foundation and our community have raised $1.2 million to benefit the hospital over the past 21 years. A heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community for your continued support of the Foundation and its fundraising efforts on behalf of Boundary Community Hospital. The next event for Fry Healthcare Foundation will be the 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Mirror Lake Golf Course on September 7, 2018.

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"We are pleased to be able to provide this special event at a time of year when the folks in Boundary County want to get together and celebrate."

LIFE & COMMUNITY

Teacher of the month

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INVESTING IN HER STUDENTS’ FUTURE

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

“They are willing to do the work and put in the effort when they know you really care about them as people.”

students as high school students outside the classroom. They always have the best stories to share from middle school, and they always remember my silly grammar songs.”

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elly Hinthorn has been teaching at Boundary County Middle School for the past 14 years and is clearly passionate about her job.

“Middle school can be a difficult time, but I enjoy helping kids get through these awkward years,” said Kelly. “It’s about building relationships and really getting to know these kids.”

Kelly graduated from Gonzaga University in 1997, and she and her husband returned to their hometown of Bonners Ferry in 1998.

Kelly taught elementary school for a few years before moving to the middle school where she teaches seventh grade language arts and sixth through eighth grade leadership.

“The part of teaching that I find most rewarding

is those moments when kids get really excited about something. Sometimes it’s a project, book, Socratic Seminar, song or essay,” said Kelly. “But other times it might be having them talk about college during our March Madness activities or get excited about their games and concerts.”

Kelly’s passion for not only teaching but also for her students is something that the students appreciate. “I hear all the time from kids that they don’t really like or think they are good at language arts, but they like my class,” she said.

“They are willing to do the work and put in the effort when they know you really care about them as people.”

In addition to teaching, Kelly also coaches and is the co-chair for the Distinguished Young Women’s program. “It’s such a gift to see the

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Kelly is grateful to the man she calls her favorite teacher when she was growing up. “Spence Rogers has helped me in my teaching every day. One of the first lessons I learned from him is ‘Teach as if you are teaching your own children,’” said Kelly. “It’s always nice to have that in the back of my head, because if I would do something for my own child, then why not do it for all children?”

Over her years of teaching, Kelly said there is not one particular memory that stands out most but that she is grateful for the experiences she has each and every day with so many amazing kids. “Even on those ‘bad’ days, I still can find at least one positive to keep me loving my job,” she said.

As a role model, Kelly always tries to lead by example and constantly tells her students to never stop learning. “I think a growth mindset is so important,” she said. “Kids always want instant gratification, and they need to know that hard work and getting better at something feels good.”

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS A junior at Bonners Ferry High School, Seth Bateman is a three-sport athlete, playing soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring.

The son of Cal and Melissa Bateman and brother to five siblings, Seth said he enjoys engaging in competition and being part of a really fun group of kids.

Seth received All-League honors in baseball his sophomore year and All-League honors in basketball this year. When asked what he enjoys doing in his spare time, Seth responded, “I enjoy playing sports, eating cereal, celebratory backflips and doing bat tricks with the team.”

When he graduates from Bonners Ferry High School in 2019, Seth plans to attend BYU Idaho but will first serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

“If an opportunity arises to play a sport in college, I would certainly consider it,” said Seth, adding that he enjoys learning about the many career options available and hopes to have an

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idea of the path he would like to pursue when he graduates next year.

Seth said one of his biggest challenges was when he began to play soccer his sophomore year. “I had never touched a soccer ball in my life before my sophomore year,” said Seth.

“With the help and support of my coaches, teammates and lucky cleats, I managed to make some progress and contribute to the success of our soccer program.”

There have been many memorable moments while playing sports, and Seth counts others’ individual victories among them—in particular, his brother Brady’s walk-off double in the Idaho State Little League championship game to win state and send Seth, Brady and the team to Western Regionals in California.

He also counts his friend Chris Sabin’s buzzer beater to send the game into overtime against Kellogg this year as something that will stick with him forever. As for the most memorable play for Seth, “[It was] blocking my first penalty kick against Timberlake,” he said.

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or those who never have met Hunter Jacobson, they have likely heard his name. The young Sandpoint High School freshman was critically injured in an accident on December 2. Since that time, he lies in a coma in a Spokane hospital with family and friends keeping a constant vigil by his bedside while the community rallies around him to do all they can to support his recovery.

“Improvements have been small but encouraging. His eyes are open, and he will watch and follow those around him with his eyes,” said Hunter’s dad, Bob Jacobson. “He is breathing on his own and is moving all of his limbs, but he is still considered in a conscious coma.”

Outfitted in full, top-of-the-line riding gear, Hunter was riding his dirt bike when he

experienced the serious accident.

“He was riding with a friend, Nick Stangel, in Naples at the designated riding area,” said Bob, who went on to explain that Hunter had received a new bike in October and was preparing for an upcoming race in Kalispell.

“No one saw the accident so we are not sure exactly what happened. All we know is that he went off a jump and did not land well. We are not sure how he hit his head but he has a severe TBI [traumatic brain injury].”

With Life Flight not an option due to the weather, Hunter was transported to Kootenai Medical Center where he was diagnosed with critical head trauma, a ruptured spleen, 11 broken ribs, a broken collarbone, broken scapula and a collapsed lung. After the medical team at Kootenai Medical Center removed his spleen, Hunter was transported to Sacred Heart

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Hospital in Spokane. With pressure increasing in Hunter’s brain, the doctors at Sacred Heart removed the left side of Hunter’s skull as well as a small portion of his brain to relieve the pressure.

Nearly three months after the accident and showing signs of improvement, the future for Hunter is still uncertain as his body tries to repair itself from the trauma of the accident. But there is hope. Hunter was recently transported on a medically equipped fixed-wing airplane to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, where they specialize in TBI for pediatrics. “He has been doing well the past couple of weeks, and we are anxious to get him going with rehab,” said Bob in a recent update, adding that Hunter is still considered to be in a coma.

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Bob responded, “Adventurous.” In addition to being a very outgoing and athletic young man, Hunter has always shown a lot of natural talent when it comes to sports. Bob said his son is involved in many activities including baseball, football, basketball and motorcycle racing. But it was during Hunters seventh and eighth grade years when his true passion turned to racing.

“4-H was starting a new motorcycle club (BC Trailblazers), and he was really excited about being part of that and being the team leader for it,” said Bob. “He also loves to hunt. He has been able to hunt for the past two years and has harvested his elk and deer both years. He still planned on playing baseball but had set aside football and basketball for more track time at the motocross track. He had a very successful summer racing. … He loves to race.”

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are expenses that continue to mount each and every day.

Described by friends as a wonderfully kind family and Hunter as “an insanely rad and bright young man,” the Jacobsons are grateful for all the support they have received over the last few months. “[The support has been] unbelievably overwhelming. ‘Thank you’ can’t begin to express our gratitude,” said Bob. “It shows you what kind of community we live in and the character of the people who live here.”

He said the support to him and his family, including Hunter’s mom April and their other two sons, Tanner (a 2015 graduate of SHS) and Walker (a 2017 SHS graduate), has been amazing. “Everyone, including family, friends, the entire community, my co-workers and the hospital staff, has been so supportive,” said Bob. To help with costs not covered by insurance, and there are many, there is GoFundMe account set up with a goal of raising $10,000 that has already reached nearly $8,000.

Recently, Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurant hosted an evening, Dine Out For a Cause, which raised just short of $6,000 for the Jacobson family.

A large portion of the money raised that evening was due to the efforts of Hunter’s close friends, Eli Daugherty, Zander Moore and Zac Kohal, who passed out bracelets and stickers in exchange for donations. It was a wonderful example of how the youth in the community

have come together to help their friend.

And there are even more opportunities to show support for Hunter and his family.

Mark your calendars for March 31, as you do not want to miss the Hunter Jacobson Benefit.

The event is an opportunity for the community to come together and support Hunter while also enjoying a wonderful catered dinner, wine and beer, music, dancing, and live and silent auctions.

It has been in the planning for several weeks, and organizers are thrilled with the response received. “People are contacting us all the time to ask how they can help,” said Carmen Daugherty, a member of the committee and a longtime friend of the Jacobson family.

With music from the extremely popular Miah Kohal Band and a kids’ bar where they can prepare their own concoctions, there will be something for everyone!

“We have had several donations coming in already, and they are awesome!” said Carmen.

Some of the items include: two season passes to the Festival at Sandpoint, a beach cruiser from Super 1 Foods, a 6-foot sub from Mr. Sub and a three-night stay at the Idaho Club, which includes three rounds of golf for four, donated

by Go Sandpoint – Vacation Home Specialists.

It will be a time to not only provide support to the Jacobson family but also to one another as the community holds onto hope that this

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much-loved young man will soon return to his passion of living life to the fullest—and for those who know Hunter, there is no doubt he will be OK. “Hunter likes to joke around with people and pull practical jokes,” said Bob about his youngest son. “He’s also stubborn and has a mind of his own.” It is that tenacity that Bob and others pray will pull Hunter through this.

Steve Russo, a longtime friend of the family, agrees.

“Hunter is one of those kids that can do anything he sets his mind to, whether it is football, baseball, basketball or motocross; he just excels at anything he gets involved with,” said Steve. “Some may overlook him because he is a humble, respectful kid and wise beyond his years, but under that, Hunter is a competitor and a fighter!”

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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Hank Willis Dentistry 6674 Main Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 208.267.6454 HankWillisDDS.com Facebook.com/HankWillisDds

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ocal artwork adorns the wall. Framed photographs display local establishments and sites around town. A large abstract painting depicting an aerial view of the county greets you the moment you enter. You’re welcomed by the caring staff, take a seat, and while you anticipate your name to be called for you appointment, you’re comfortable and relaxed, taking in these beautiful works from local artists.

“The entire office was designed and decorated in such a way as to help people feel comfortable and relaxed,” says owner Hank Willis, DDS. “I know that dentistry can be stressful for people, and we went out of our way to create a positive experience for people from the moment they walk in the door.”

The innovative, expanded, state-of-the-art facility at 6674 Main Street in Bonners Ferry is home to Hank Willis Dentistry, which moved to its new location this past November. Providing dental services to all ages, Dr. Willis and his team offer everything from cleanings and exams, white (composite) fillings, crowns and bridges, to root canals, extractions (including wisdom teeth) and dental implants. They also offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to help relieve anxiety during dental procedures.

Dr. Willis is accompanied by three excellent dental hygienists: Paulette Chase,

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who has worked with him for 12 years; Lena Cordle, who recently moved her family to Bonners Ferry from the Coeur d’Alene area; and Miranda Stippich, who was born and raised in Bonners and received her RDH degree in June 2017.

“We always strive to treat [our patients] with dignity and respect, to be gentle, compassionate and caring at all times, to work for excellence, and we aim to provide a very high level of dental care,” affirms Dr. Willis.

Creating a positive and fun experience for each and every patient, he dispels the misconception that a trip to the dentist is painful and miserable. He strives to treat his patients in a gentle manner, proving to them that a trip to the dentist can be a pleasant experience. “I enjoy changing people’s paradigm of ‘typical’ dentistry.”

After dental school, Willis completed a one-year general practice residency, during that time spending three months at the Children’s Hospital in Seattle where he gained valuable experience in pediatric dentistry. To this day, he finds children’s dentistry the most rewarding.

“I especially love doing dentistry for kids because it is an opportunity to have a lot of fun and send them out with a favorable experience and a smile.”

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Dr. Willis and his family moved to Bonners Ferry in 2004 after completing his dental school residency training at the University of Washington in Seattle. “I was on a two-year scholarship with the National Health Service Corps,” he says. “In return for the scholarship, I had to come to a federally designated underserved area and work for a nonprofit community health center. I worked at Kaniksu from July 2004 to June 2007, and then [established] my private practice in August 2007.”

In addition to creating and maintaining beautiful smiles throughout the community, the staff at Hank Willis Dentistry shares the importance of good oral health, volunteering their time educating children by speaking at local schools. Dr. Willis is a sponsor of the Missoula Children’s Theater when it comes to town and contributes financially to the Pearl Theater.

He helped sponsor the playground at the fairgrounds and has been actively involved at the FAA/4-H market auction. He is also a sponsor of the Distinguished Young Women organization, various sports teams and other community activities.

At Hank Willis Dentistry, they keep the community smiling.

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 114 Making a move toward fa mily Scouting

BY KIM ROTH

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ith a history spanning more than 50 years, Bonners Ferry Boy Scout Troop 114 is one of the longest continually chartered troops of the Boy Scouts of America in the West—but that doesn’t mean it’s averse to trying something new. Troop 114 and its organization for elementary school-aged boys, Cub Scout Pack 114 has been an important part of the Bonners Ferry community since Trinity Lutheran Church established this charter in the early 1960s. Boy Scouts of America is focused on teaching boys and preparing them to take on leadership and service roles in their communities as they move into adulthood. Starting this year, these opportunities are also available to elementary school-aged girls who want to join Cub Scout Pack 114, and more opportunities for girls are on the way.

Boys Scouts of America had its beginnings in 1908. It is a merit badgebased learning organization for boys ages 12 to 18 years old and girls ages 14 to 18. Cub Scouts is its preliminary organization and has traditionally been open to boys ages 6 to 11 years old. Both the Boy Scouts of America

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and the Cub Scout organizations are nationally acclaimed programs that focus on teaching youth community involvement, outdoor skills, leadership and personal development. With their success in producing boys with these kinds of qualities, there has been rising interest in opening enrollment for girls of all ages. This opportunity has always been available for girls, ages 14 to 18 years, who are old enough for the Varsity and Venturing age groups within Boy Scouts. In September 2018, however, girls will become eligible to join Cub Scouts and by January 2019, enrollment will be open for girls in all age groups of both Cub and Boy Scouts.

As a kind of soft-launch pilot program, Troop 114 was asked to enroll girls in elementary school grades one through four in their Cub Scout Pack. The Boy Scout district invited troop 114 to participate in this pilot because of its strong leadership and longstanding history with Boy Scouts of America.

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Merle Dinning, the charter representative and unit commissioner for troop 114, is excited about this change and what it offers both the children and the local Scouting program. “I think it’s fantastic!” he said.

“Having girls join fits very well with Scouting and what we’re trying to teach young people.” Merle became involved in Scouting even before his own kids joined the program. By the time his son was a Boy Scout, Merle was serving as the Scoutmaster—a position with a heavy time commitment and responsibility to lead troop members. Although his children are grown now, he finds his interest is still in kids, and he enjoys being around them. His desire to work with children, as well as his belief in the quality of the Scouting program, has kept him involved in Scout leadership.

Having enjoyed Scouting as part of his own family experience, Merle hopes that including girls in the program will make Scouting more of a family experience for all members. This is something the Cub Scout pack is already beginning to see.

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LIVING LOCAL “Tuesday night is Scout night in our family,” says Leslie Griffiths, who has two boys and one daughter in the Cub Scout pack. She serves as den leader for the girls’ den, which currently has her daughter and one other girl as its members. Because the pilot program of inviting girls to join Cub Scouts is new, enrollment is still low. But leaders and members alike are enthusiastic that more girls will register as eligibility and benefits become known.

Leslie isn’t the only person who is glad for the open enrollment in the Scouting program. Her daughter has been attending Scout meetings with her brothers for years. She has watched them learn skills and work on achievements. She has seen their excitement for earning advancements and has long begged to be a Boy Scout herself. Now she finally has her chance to work on the same achievements as they do.

Leslie credits the two girls in the pack with learning quickly and being excited to participate. They’re all eager to have more girls join in the fun and learning.

and girls to be in separate dens but work toward the same achievements.

All dens will come together for pack activities once a month.

Of the 216 countries across the world where Boy Scouts of America has chartered troops, the United States will become one of the last to open enrollment to girls of all ages. Troop 114 is excited to be part of this historic move. Making Scouting a family experience will be a good move for Scouts, their families and the community. As the Boy Scouts of America organization instills in its members and their families the values of personal improvement, duty to God, service and leadership, whole communities will benefit. This change of the Boy Scouts of America opening enrollment to younger girls will enlarge its capacity to influence both boys and girls to become strong men and women leaders in their future families and communities.

Merle hopes that including girls in the program will make Scouting more of a family experience for all members. This is something the Cub Scout pack is already beginning to see.

Within the Cub Scout program, children are divided into age groups called dens. The youngest Scouts are called Tiger Cubs, followed by rank advancements of Wolf, then Bear and finally Webelos Scout (which stands for WE BE LOyal Scouts and prepares the “Cubs” to transfer into the Boy Scout program.) The girls who register with a Cub Scout pack will form their own den—regardless of age, have female den leaders and be recognized with the same rank advancements as the boys. The Boy Scout organization believes it is in the children’s best interest for boys

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Baby Go Round ANd MORE 7196 Main Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 208.267.4466 BabyGoRoundBF.com Facebook.com/BabyGoRoundBF Instagram.com/BabyGoRound_BF

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hat began as a consignment store for baby items more than eight years ago, Baby Go Round has been providing the Bonners Ferry community a great place to consign and shop not only children’s clothing and toys, but women’s clothing, shoes and accessories as well. In December 2017, the business exchanged hands, with Luke and Nancy Croll becoming the proud new owners. With the change of ownership—and small adjustment to the name, now Baby Go Round and More—has come some additions, as they now offer a small selection of men’s staple items, such as jeans and shirts (though they will not be taking men’s clothing on consignment). And the more you shop, the more you’ll shop, as they recently introduced their punch-card program, where 10 punches earns you store credit.

blessing to this community.”

After a year of searching North Idaho for a place to plant their roots, Luke and Nancy discovered Bonners Ferry. With faith guiding them, they knew that this was the right town for them and made the decision to raise their family here. They’ve been calling Bonners Ferry home since September 2016.

The Crolls are settling in as new business owners in the community, and they are enjoying every minute of it. They are also looking forward to becoming more involved as well. Their older son just started 4-H, and the couple is hoping to sponsor some activities provided through Parks and Recreation this year. In addition, they have been giving back to those in need. Clothing that comes into the store with small stains and a little wear is donated to local clothing pantries; a true gift for those who are unable to purchase much-needed items for themselves or family members.

At Baby Go Round and More, they are pleased to offer their customers impeccable quality at a low price point. “We pride ourselves on having the essentials and staples that people need for themselves and their kids, at a reasonable cost,” says Nancy. “We also are happy to offer a higherthan-average payout to our consignors.

It has only been a few months since the Crolls took over the business, and they’re already hearing the positive feedback from those who stop in. As Nancy says, “We are so blessed every time we hear our customers say how thankful they are for this store! It is wonderful to provide a place for people to shop that is close by and inexpensive, and we love helping people make some money off their cast-offs, too!”

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe.

The inventory is constantly changing and the shelves are always stocked with classic, trendy and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the ideal place for families in Bonners Ferry to shop fashionable, quality items for a fraction of the retail price—not only for the kids, but Mom and Dad as well! Luke and Nancy invite you to stop by the store Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Luke and Nancy are grateful to the previous owner, Patty Lopez, and her assistants, Sheila and Erica. “[They] gave us an amazing foundation to stand and grow from,” says Nancy. “We are also extremely thankful that God led us to this business for purchase. It is a perfect fit for us, and we love being a

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

What’s in a Number?

Focus on how you feel and look; not what the scale says

By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS, Owner, CrossFit Sandpoint “YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD ANOTHER ITERATION of this story before, but my ear is to the ground, and the moral of the story doesn’t seem to be sticking, so I’m going to tell you my version here.

The other night, I had a conversation with a client about her progress. It’s a conversation I’ve had hundreds of times.

In the six months that she has been working with me, she has completely and utterly transformed herself. She’s stronger, faster, more confident and has much less body fat. In addition, she carries herself with more confidence and has a presence about her that she knows that she can do whatever she puts her mind to.

If you look better, feel better and perform better, does that number still matter? Do you advertise that number to employers, friends, spouse or potential suitors? (I literally have no idea what my wife weighs. I know she’s physically fit though!)

If you can identify 20 markers of progress, and you’re hitting 19 of all 20, but you put so much weight on the one that it completely depresses and unmotivates you, you should recognize that something isn’t valid about that one number.

To take it a step further, what if the opposite were true?

If you asked me, I’d say that her journey has been a rousing success. In fact, I’d imagine that she would agree 90 percent with that opinion. What’s the last 10 percent? That silly scale.

What if you were able to step on the scale and see that magic number, but in trade, you felt terrible, carried more body fat, performed worse, looked worse, were weaker, less capable and just plain miserable? Would you make that deal with the devil?

Though her clothes are fitting better, she is visibly leaner and more defined, the number on the scale hasn’t really changed that much.

Sadly, I imagine that answer isn’t as obvious as it should be on the surface. So, what’s the answer?

Now, I understand it (as much as a 33-year-old male can understand the lifelong relationship with the scale that women are faced with). When you’ve spent your life determining your health by a number, if that number isn’t what you want it to be, or what you think it should be, it makes it seem fairly black and white.

Well, if we can agree that it’s far too simple of a solution to say to just not care about what the scale says, then we just need to abstain from it altogether.

Unfortunately, when there are a million other markers that are telling you the opposite of the scale, you need to trust those numbers and just throw the darn thing away.

At what point does it not matter?

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Just get rid of the scale and refuse to get on another one---period.

If your doctor asks you to, tell him or her, “No.” If you absolutely have to for health insurance or other purposes, cover your eyes and put your fingers in your ears. There’s nothing that number will tell you that other things cannot.

Take your psyche back and take control of how you feel about yourself.

Move better, feel better, look better and be more confident. That success will breed more success, and you’ll stay motivated by how you feel rather than respecting the opinion of three integers.

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GET OUTSIDE!

Outdoor remodeling ideas that will brighten your summer

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If you’ve been considering home improvement projects or putting them off again and again, this is the time to get going and start bringing your plans to fruition. Why spend the summer doing projects when you could be enjoying the fruits of your labor instead?

Your Deck and Patio – Snow, rain, cold and gray tend to keep us from utilizing these spaces during the darker months. Come summer, it’s the perfect place to relax and read, absorb some much-needed vitamin D or enjoy after-work beverages or an outdoor meal with the kids.

Get summer barbecue season off right by getting a fresh coat of stain on your deck. While not always the most fun job, staining is a fairly simple task you can do to brighten your home’s exterior without having to drop big bucks on outside labor. Try a new shade this season to give your deck a new feel. Bold colors are also in style. If you want to save a little time in the future, consider acrylic deck restoration coating, available in several brands. Applying these products takes a little more time and effort but typically last longer than stain and helps smooth out splinters that might be emerging.

burners to assist with creating side dishes. Consider adding concrete countertops around your grill for a modern durable surface to prep and serve on. A mini fridge is an easy addition to keep from running in and out of the house for beverages, and a sink built into the countertops helps ease cleanup time. A truly unique addition is an outdoor pizza oven, where you can create your own wood-fired pizzas and quickly toast breads and appetizers.

Backyard Pathways – After dinner it’s nice to get out and enjoy the backyard with the kids. A stone pathway linking your deck or patio area with your outdoor seating or fire pit creates a nice flow to the space. Landscaping around this pathway is entirely up to your tastes and preferences. If you enjoy growing plants, grasses and flowers, use smaller stones or pavers and line the walkway with your favorite plants, allowing the greenery to take center stage. Pea-sized gravel is an easy and cost-effective fill in but can be difficult to clean out debris and will need to be raked occasionally so bald spots don’t appear. Large pieces of slate or other solid rock also make for a great look, especially as they sink slightly down into the lawn. When designing your pathway, make sure it includes turns or a bit of a bend as curves and soft edges create a more natural look than perfectly straight lines.

Designated Kids Area – Let’s face it, for those who like a lush green and well-manicured looking lawn, kids can be a nightmare. Tackle football, slip ‘n slides and sprinklers, and the occasional off-road biking can wreak havoc on a lawn. Give the kids and yourself a break by setting up a designated play area for them. Easily separate the play area from the main lawn with a natural barrier of plants or mulch. To keep them in their special area, give them as many play options as possible including something to climb and swing on, a sandbox or area to build, and some green lawn as well for them to stretch out, run and roll around in. Have children help mow or pick weeds at a young age to show them how much work goes into keeping the lawn up and looking good, and perhaps they’ll think twice the next time they go digging for worms with a shovel.

Hydroseeding the Lawn – If your lawn is in rough shape and has uneven color, and watering and sprinkling seed hasn’t seemed to help much, there are still solutions out there without having to fork over big bucks to re-sod. If you have a large yard, hydroseeding can save you a good amount of money as the amount of labor that goes in to it isn’t nearly as much as spreading out roll after roll of sod. Through hydroseeding

Outdoor Kitchen Space – Once you’ve gotten the surface of your deck looking fabulous, you’ll want to spend more time on it dining and entertaining family and friends.

One of the hottest trends in home improvement today is creating outdoor cooking spaces. A lot of outdoor cooking revolves around the grill, and many higher-end models come with multiple cooking features including infrared grilling surfaces, separate smokers and attached

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Installing a Sprinkler System – If you plan on hydroseeding your lawn, you’ll need to install a sprinkler system before spraying the seed, and even if you don’t plan on creating a new lawn, underground sprinklers are a worthwhile investment. New systems can be controlled from smart phones and can be set to run virtually any time of day and for any length of time.

You’ll have better control and consistency with a finely tuned system compared to constantly moving around hoses and portable sprinklers. Underground systems are again a bit of an upfront investment, but the time savings in the long run are well worth it. It is also a big added value if you eventually decided to sell your home.

Power washing the siding – If your home is 20-plus years old, your siding probably is not looking as bright as it was the day you bought it. While it might just look like fading, most of the dullness on vinyl and other siding is caused by dirt and debris that’s built up over the years. Utilizing a power washer to remove that grit and grime will help your home ‘pop’ again, and you’ll be surprised how much more curb appeal is added with this simple weekend task.

Pressure washers are available to rent at many local retailers, and you’ll also want to get a siding specific detergent, and if your home is two stories, spray tips and extensions to avoid using a ladder. Gently apply the detergent and wash the siding clean avoiding windows and exterior vents.

She/he shed for entertaining – While the term ‘man cave’ is well established, the ‘he shed’ or ‘she shed’ is another trend in turning space usually used for storage into one meant for entertaining. A little spring cleaning and organizing might help you realize you no longer need your shed. While keeping the outside appearance of a typical storage shed, transform the interior into a walk-up bar, game room, sports bar or quiet reading nook. While you might need to call in a plumber, other projects like adding a bar top, shelving, wood or laminate flooring and interior decoration can typically all be done by homeowners with a little guidance from your local hardware shop. Your friends will be stunned the next time you take them to the backyard to relax in your shed.

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REMODELING THE INTERIOR OF YOUR HOME When to DIY vs. Hiring a Contractor BY: ANDREA JOHNSON

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our home is where your heart is, but it can feel a little less like love when you’re not crazy about its interior.

Perhaps you loved it once, but time has aged it and dated it, leaving you wanting something a bit more fresh and modern. Maybe you prefer something a little different as your tastes have changed, or maybe you bought a home in a desirable neighborhood for an unbeatable price and need to put a little sweat equity into the home.

Whatever your reasons for wanting an interior remodel, you can do it yourself or choose to hire someone to do it for you.

Depending on your budget, you can have the entire interior of your home gutted and remodeled by professional contractors or you can hire contractors only for the most intricate details of your remodel. Whether to DIY or hire professionals is the biggest question you must ask before you begin this process.

What Can You Do Yourself?

The DIY process of your home remodel might depend entirely on your budget. If you have a lot of money to work with and want to go the route of hiring professionals, you can. However, if the amount of money you have to spend on the remodel is limited, you can do a lot of your remodel. It’s best to save your money to hire professionals to handle very specific things you aren’t qualified to do.

The next most important question you can ask yourself is what kind of handyman experience do you have? Are you learning as you go? The Internet makes it easier for you to learn how to do things most people can’t do, and that might help you do a lot more on your own. Here are just a few things you can do yourself without spending a big chunk of your money in one area.

- Your Kitchen Remodel: A kitchen remodel is one of the most expensive aspects of any home, but it’s not always as expensive as you might imagine. If the footprint is good, you need not move any electrical wiring or plumbing. That’s a huge savings. If the cabinets are nice but you’re not a fan of the color, there is no reason to spend tens of thousands of dollars on new cabinetry when you can spend a few hundred dollars on paint and give yourself a major upgrade. Updating your counters, your sink, your faucet and your handles and pulls are easy projects you can do on your own.

- Floor Remodels: You might not know how to lay tile or hardwood, but there are instructional videos all over the Internet to help you learn. It’s not as difficult as it looks, and you can do it yourself to save significantly on the cost of new flooring.

- Paint: Painting is one of the most dramatic changes you can make to a home without spending much money, and you can do it yourself without any prior experience.

What You Can’t or Shouldn’t Do Yourself You can do a lot on your own if you have the experience, but there are some interior remodeling projects you simply shouldn’t

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tackle if you’re not properly trained or don’t have ample experience working with them.

These are the things you might want to take your money and spend hiring a professional to ensure the job is done correctly, safely and as inexpensively as possible. If you try to do some of these things yourself without any experience, you might find it’s more expensive when you need someone to come out and fix your mistakes.

- Plumbing: Plumbing is important, and it’s not something you want to tackle on your own. You can install a sink and exchange some fixtures without any help, but any plumbing upgrades, replacements or changes should be done by a professional. If you plan on changing the layout of your bathrooms or kitchen, you should hire a plumber to move the plumbing for you.

- Electrical: Unless you are a trained electrician capable of working electrical panels, there is no reason you should try this on your own.

Electrical wiring, if done poorly, can cause significant damage to your home and life. You could electrocute yourself, cause a fire by wiring things incorrectly, or seriously damage your home or put your family at risk. It’s not worth it.

- Roof Repairs: This might sound relatively easy compared to moving plumbing or handling electrical work, but roof repairs are dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Not only could you fall and end up seriously hurt without the proper equipment and knowledge, you might not do the job correctly and cause serious damage to your home in the meantime.

The good news about remodeling your home is you can do so much of it on your own. You might not even need as much work as you think, which

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Once you’re ready to start the interior remodeling process, you should ask a contractor to come in and give you an estimate on the work that does need to be done professionally. Unless you have experience, it’s never worth the risk to take on a job that could have devastating effects.

Remember, it’s always less expensive to have a job done right the first time than it is to have it repaired after the additional damage is caused by shoddy work and a lack of experience in the remodeling department.

Whether you’re working with $1,000 or $100,000 to remodel your home, you can make big changes. All you need to know is which changes you can do yourself and which ones you should leave to the pros. It makes life a lot simpler in the long run.

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A higher quality of soil – A raised bed, as opposed to supplementing the soil in your yard, allows you the ability to plant your vegetables with the perfect soil blend, something that will go far to achieving a plentiful harvest.

Less weed growth – Raised beds are typically planted more densely than those that are planted in the ground. This means there is less room for weeds to grow, and if they do find the space, they are easier to pull from soil in raised beds.

More growth in less space – Whether you use succession planting or vertical supports, you are able to plant more food in a small space, resulting in an abundance of fresh vegetables.

Edible Landscapes Do you consider yourself more practical than creative? This is an opportunity for you to be both! Edible landscape techniques allow the integration of your plants into a decorative setting. Whether you plant herbs, seeds or berries, the result is not only beautiful but useful as well.

A popular practice is utilizing onion and garlic chives as a perennial edging or border plant in an herb garden. Chives are part of the lily family and are grown in large part for their leaves and flowers. And the best part is they keep coming back year after year!

When choosing a spot for the chives, keep in mind that they do best in full sun. When

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planting chives, start in early spring using soil that has much compost or a slowrelease fertilizer. For best results, plant them 8 to 12 inches apart and use rich, well-drained soil.

If you choose to grow your chives near peppers, there is the benefit of deterring insects. It is also said that it can improve the flavor and yields of nearby plants.

Planter Walls Creating a vertical garden offers an opportunity to add color and vibrancy to your yard. All you need to start is a blank wall or a bare fence. Plant edibles, annuals and even perennials for a burst of color.

If you don’t have a place to create your planter wall, a wood palette makes a perfect starting point to construct one, and you can gain inspiration simply by logging onto Pinterest. Or if you simply want to order one, there are “living walls� that can be custom made. A couple starting points include LivingGreenPlanters.com or your local garden store.

You can even make your wall portable by placing a planter box on wheels and attach vertical lattice to provide a place for plants. This is a great option if you want to use your wall as a privacy barrier or move it around to optimize sun exposure.

Whatever you choose, take the opportunity to be creative!

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“I do all the work right in the camera without the use of Photoshop, Lightroom or any other post processing programs. This means I set up the color palette of my digital camera to mimic the old films I used to shoot with Kodak Ektachrome, Kodachrome and Elite Chrome films. What this means is, the image you see in my gallery, on social media or in calendars and magazines is exactly the same as what you would have seen in the back of my camera if you had been standing next to me when I shot it,” said Hodges. He takes great pride in the fact that his work is all his skill and technique and not the result of computer manipulation.

“Walks Far” is his tagline, and it fits Hodges, who on New Year’s Eve 2015 hit 24,901 miles hiked, which is the equivalent of walking around the circumference of the earth. “Hiking is what got me into photography. I have always considered myself to be a hiking photographer. When I first started out I just carried a point-and-shoot film camera and would snap photos of the locations I hiked to. I would often backpack deep into the wilderness for many days, and then bring home my photos to show everyone. I found myself always explaining how much better the views were than my pictures could convey, so I decided to change that. I bought a real camera and learned how to use it, and soon I did not have to explain how amazing the places I visited were; my images could now do that on their own. When people started telling me they looked like postcards and I should do something with that, I decided to become a professional landscape photographer, and as they say, ‘the rest is history,’” he said.

Hodges is just starting his 18th year as a full-time photographer, and he continues to hike between 1,000 and 1,300 miles a year. “I really love to hike,” he said.

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Hodges is a well-known regional photographer, and his work has been published in National Geographic, Outdoor Photography magazine, Nature Photographer Magazine, Photo Professional Magazine, Popular Photography, Seattle Met Magazine and many more. His work has been published more than 4,500 times. He recently fulfilled a long-term dream when he published a 208-page, full-color, coffeetable book, “Images of the West, Hiking Photographer’s Adventures in the Western United States and Canada.”

Renowned photographer and conservationist Art Wolf wrote the foreword to the book. “I dedicated it to my hiking partner and gallery greeter, Shyla the dog and super hiker, who has hiked about 7,200 miles herself in her 13 years as a professional hiking dog. It covers all my favorite areas of the West with my inspirations for each region and some light photography tips techniques woven in. The book has received rave reviews, and I am very proud of it. This is the first book I have ever published that is all my work, but I have been published over 4,500 times worldwide in books, magazines, calendars, greeting cards, postcards and so much more. I always enjoy being published, but having my own book out is a real dream come true,” Hodges said.

Hodges’ dog Shyla is a German shepherd mix and a loyal hiking companion. “We have never known what the mix is, so I have always said she is shepherd plus awesome,” he said. Shyla has hiked over 7,200 miles with Hodges carrying her own food, water and bedroll during many backpacking adventures. “At the age of 11, I retired her from that duty and now carry the load for her. At the age of 13, she can still put in an 8- to 10-mile day.”

Hodges is very popular in the local area for his photography lessons, which are conducted out in the field. Many of his classes for 2018 are already sold out, especially his Tulip seminars. “My students can expect to learn everything needed to shoot like I do, right in the camera. I will help them get their camera set up correctly, teach them the “old school” techniques, and work with them on composition and light. Many of my students have told me they have learned more from me in four hours than they have learned in their entire life. I get a lot of repeat students. Many, who started with a local

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HODGES IS JUST STARTING HIS 18TH YEAR AS A FULL-TIME PHOTOGRAPHER, AND HE CONTINUES TO HIKE BETWEEN 1,000 AND 1,300 MILES A YEAR. “I REALLY LOVE TO HIKE,” HE SAID.

class, got their camera set up and learned how to use them, figured what kind of teacher I am, then come out for one of my bigger adventures. I have some students who have taken over 25 classes with me. Not only am I your teacher on my longer adventures, but I am also your tour guide, and I put you in the right place at the right time over and over again! We have so much fun out in the field,” he shared.

Starting out as a photographer you have to pay your dues to build a following. Hodges spent 14 years on the Northwest Art Circuit doing 26 shows a year. A huge dream was to one day open a photography gallery. “I finally realized that dream when I opened the Randall J. Hodges Photography Gallery at 317 Main Street in beautiful Downtown Edmonds. We have now been opened for four years, and I absolutely love having and running the gallery. I have just signed a lease in Cannon Beach, Oregon, and am very excited to open my Second Gallery, Images of the West, the Randall J. Hodges photography Gallery,” he said. Hodges gallery in Cannon Beach is tentatively scheduled to open in March 2018.

With his experience as a hiking photographer, Hodges has plenty of favorite places in the Pacific Northwest for photography and hiking.

He breaks them up by the seasons. “My favorite areas in the Pacific

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Northwest can be divvied up into time of year. In the winter I love to shoot the Oregon and Washington beaches. In the early spring it’s tulips, tulips, tulips! Mid to late spring it’s forest trails, creeks and waterfalls, and the spring greens are alive and the water is flowing high. In the summer, the only place you will find me is up high in the alpine wilderness of the mountains searching for wildflowers and lakes. My favorite areas for fall color are the east side of the cascades and the Columbia River gorge.

Some of my very favorite hikes are Shi-Shi Beach in Olympic National Park, The Wonderland Trail around Mt Rainier, The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and Park Butte, Skyline Divide, Sahale Arm and Yellow Aster Butte in the North Cascades,” he said.

Hodges’ gallery in Downtown Edmonds is open daily. To find more information on his artwork and to learn more about his photography classes, visit RandallJHodges.com.

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Ingredients: • 3 Ibs. Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (don’t be afraid to substitute half yams) • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil • 1 large onion, diced

When I was a kid, I unknowingly created this dish on accident. I would go over to my friend’s house for dinner, and sometimes his mom would make “kitchen surprise.” She was so proud of the nights that she could take every leftover cooked and hidden away in Tupperware containers of random scary things from the previous week’s ‘70s experimental cuisine. Well, we kids were left with a plate of mashed potatoes and some random Hamburger Helper scrapings, peas and some who knows what. Oh, and a bottle of ketchup—the original ranch. I would slowly sneak my hodgepodge of meat stuff under my mashers to make them go away.

One evening, I put some ketchup on my “surprise” but still slid it under its familiar fluffy potato comforter. I was hungry, starving. Couldn’t help it. I scooped up a heavy load and for the first time at this table, my fork touched my mouth. Surprise? Pure heaven!

• 1 large carrot, diced small • 1 Ib. ground lamb (or substitute with another meat like venison or elk, beef if you must … boring) • 1 cup beef stock • 1 tbsp. tomato paste • 1 tbsp. flour • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped • 1 tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped • 1 cup frozen peas • 1 cup frozen corn • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter • 1/2 cup heavy cream • Kosher salt to taste

method: • Preheat oven to 375°F. • You can do all this in a sauté pan and transfer to a casserole dish, but here we are going to keep the dishes to a minimum and use a 14-inch or larger cast-iron skillet.

• In salted cold water, bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

• Have your butter and heavy cream on the stove already warm. (This lets them incorporate into the potatoes faster without cooling them. Mash your potatoes adding salt as needed.

• In your cast-iron pan, sauté over medium-high heat oil onion, corn, carrot and meat. Cook until browned.

• Add flour, tomato paste and herbs. Sauté for about 2 minutes then add the beef stock.

• Simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.

• Spread the mashed potatoes over the cast-iron skillet and make some cool fork marks here and there that will brown nicely.

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BIG DADDY'S At Big Daddy’s, you’ll be treated to delicious smoked meats, great burgers and ice cold drinks. You’ll find a great atmosphere—the perfect gathering place for locals complete with pool table. They also offer outdoor seating, host fun events and are a destination stop for Canadians and other tourists.

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WILD HORSE MERCANTILE & SALOON Located north of Bonners Ferry on Highway 95 to Eastport, Wild Horse is well worth the drive for their outstanding food, friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday 11:30am to 8pm and for breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8am to noon, you'll be treated to delicious food and a staff who truly cares about serving their customers the best.

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PIZZA FACTORY If you're looking for delicious and fresh pizza in Bonners Ferry, look no further. At Pizza Factory, they proudly serve up delicious calzones, tasty pasta and, of course, piping-hot pizzas, using only the freshest ingredients around. Sit down, grab a slice (or two, or three) and dig in! Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am to 9pm. And ... they deliver!

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SOUL SHINE Step into SoulShine, at their new location, where you’ll discover different daily house-made specials at this cozy bistro. They are committed to using local and ethically sourced ingredients as much as possible, so by choosing to dine at SoulShine, you’re supporting our local farmers as well! Now serving breakfast along with their sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and baked goods. Sit back, relax and treat yourself to their delicious fare.

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

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Mugsy's Tavern and Grill Known as the "Cheers" of North Idaho, at Mugsy’s, you’ll enjoy the best burgers—and best company—around!

Paired with the biggest tap selection in all of Boundary County, daily specials, full bar and outdoor patio seating, it’s time to dine and imbibe at Mugsy’s. The incredible, caring and professional staff complements the experience.

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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 drive-up window for your convenience. A stop at this restaurant is a must for locals and visitors alike!

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A Day Just for You Bonners Ferry Chamber hosts 9B Ladies event

By Patty Hutchens

Ladies of 9B, register today for an event you surely do not want to miss—the 9B Ladies Conference.

The all-day event is just around the corner and promises to be one that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

9B Ladies - Feeling Great in 2018 will be held from 9:30am to 3pm at the Kootenai River Inn Conference Room on Friday, March 23. This event is presented by the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce and is promoted as a day of friendship, fun and self-exploration that will include speakers, prizes, food and a social hour.

The conference was known in previous years as Women in Business, but organizers decided to change the name to 9B Ladies so as not to exclude any woman who was not in business. “We had people saying they would have attended but they weren’t a woman in business,” said Patti Solt, vice-chair of the board for the Chamber of Commerce. “Besides, 9B Ladies sounded more fun!”

The inspirational speakers will include Mike Haycraft, MSW, whose topic is Understanding and Optimizing Your Communication. Also speaking is entrepreneur Tasha Swisher, who will speak about Say Yes, Learn How Later. The keynote speaker is Debbie Heiser of Three Vines Consulting, who will speak on Achieving Your Dreams.

This home-based business fair is a great way to showcase your business and learn about others in the area as well. The cost for members of the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce is $35 and for non-members $50. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is an additional cost of $20 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members.

For more information, contact Patti Solt at 208.610.8213, Wendy Hawks at 208.290.1880 or Melinda Brinkman at 208.610.8056.

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Movie at The Pearl

Choir Concert

The Pearl Theater, in partnership with Boundary Abstract Title Insurance Company, presents Wonder Woman as part of their Movies at The Pearl series. Come celebrate the she-ro in your life. Doors and cafe open at 1:30pm, with the movie starting at 2pm. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 208.610.2846. ThePearlTheater.org.

Help support Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School by attending their choir concert, which will be held at BFHS Becker Auditorium Thursday, March 29. The concert begins at 7pm, and all are invited to attend. For more information, call the high school at 208.267.3149.

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Benefit for Hunter Jacobson

Registration Deadline for Parks & Rec Softball, Baseball & Babe Ruth

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Help support Hunter Jacobson and his family 4 to 8pm at Bonner County Fairgrounds, while enjoying dinner, live and silent auction, and music by the Miah Kohal Band! If you have items to donate or would like more information on how you can help, please contact Carmen Daugherty at 208.610.5075.

Calling all future Badger softball, baseball and Babe Ruth players! It’s time to play ball! Register today for the spring season. Registration is $25 for ages 6 and 7 and $45 for ages 8 through 10; $10 late registration fee if after March 31.

Contact Anne Tompkins at 208.304.3603.

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The Busy Bee-vers Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Raffle

Easter Service & Egg Hunt

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Celebrate Easter at Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church. Easter morning, there will be an egg hunt for children starting at 9am, followed by a wonderful church service beginning at 10am. All in the community are invited to attend and celebrate that Jesus has risen! Please call the church at 208.267.2343 with any questions.

Gather the kids and Easter baskets and don’t miss out on this spring family tradition! Held at Mt. Hall Elementary School, The Busy Bee-vers will host its annual egg hunt, where children have the chance to find prize eggs! There will also be a raffle, with proceeds benefiting The Busy Bee-vers. For more information, contact Monique Worley 208.290.2763.

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CommUNITY Breakfast & Silent Auction

Tonedevil Brothers at The Pearl

The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club invites you to a morning of food, fun and fundraising 7 to 10am at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Bid on silent auction items, visit with family and friends, and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast.

Proceeds benefit the community in the form of assistance and scholarships. 208.290.4401

The Tonedevil Brothers, featuring Anthony on vocals and mandolin accompanied by brother Dave, master of the Tonedevil harp guitar. The duo will be joined by Arvid Lundin on fiddle.

Don’t miss out on this great night of music!

Doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $5 for students. ThePearlTheater.org

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