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IN FOCU S

Having Difficulty Deciding on New Flooring?

Hard-surface flooring FAQs

Positively Impacting and Serving the Community: Bonners Ferry Living Local celebrates 10 years

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Anywhere, Anytime: Local wrestlers not afraid of competition far and wide

Bonners Ferry’s Online Market: b-LOCAL Boundary County brings together local buyers and sellers

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GO O D NE WS

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LIFE & COMMU NIT Y

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BU S INE S S S P OT LIGH T Wink Inc.: Growing and diversifying to better serve the community

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LI F E & COMMUNITY

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F E AT U R E S TORY

Knowledge is Power and Key to Your Health: Support is out there for those with diabetes

Addy Heigel, freshman, Bonners Ferry High School

Navigating the Slopes: Meet the artist who guides your way

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sneak peek into March ...

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REVITALIZE YOUR LIVING SPACE

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F E AT U R E D R ECIP E Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Budget-friendly home updates

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H E ALTH & L IFE STYLE Life Goes On: Lessons learned from our community hospital

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BYE BY E W INT E R , HELLO S P R ING Top ways to update your outdoor living space

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THE KITCHEN

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The how, what and why to refreshing your kitchen space

The National Cherry Blossom Festival: Washington, D.C.’s signature spring celebration

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FOOD & DR IN K Your local guide to the tastiest hot spots around town

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F U N & E NT E RTAINMEN T Don't miss out on the fun outdoor activities that spring brings

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Having Difficulty Deciding on New Flooring?

HARD-SURFACE FLOORING FAQS

By Nikki Luttmann, Seven Bee Interiors For Sandpoint Furniture, Carpet One and Selkirk Glass and Cabinets

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eplacing your hard-surface flooring can be a very rewarding home improvement project. However, there are so many different types, colors and materials out there, what’s the best one to choose for your home? Following is a reference guide to “all things flooring” from tile to laminate to some of the newer options like LVP. For this article, I’ve established a quick cost guide for each, with one $ being the least expensive and four $$$$ being the most.

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) $$ Generally speaking, LVP is fairly cost effective, both as a product and to install. It does require a smooth, debris-free and non-sloping subfloor, but a professional installer can usually tidy up any issues that your subfloor may have. Still relatively the “new kid on the block” in the flooring industry, the popularity of LVP has skyrocketed in recent years thanks to its durability, waterproof nature and the myriad looks that it offers. LVP is a layered product, with a vinyl wear surface on top, pad on the back and

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a rigid or flexible core sandwiched between. It is a good option for many areas of the home, from main living spaces to bathrooms and mudrooms.

Laminate $ Laminate is quickly losing momentum to LVP, but it is still a frontrunner for bargain flooring solutions. It is easy to install and resistant to scratching and other surface damage, but typically not very water resistant. For sheer durability in dry locations, laminate can’t be beat.

Just a warning, though, it is far harder to find a good-looking (realistic) laminate than it is to find a good-looking LVP. Engineered Hardwood $$-$$$ Engineered hardwood is real wood and typically wood all the way through. However, it is made up of a pre-finished veneer over a plywood substrate. This plywood or other core is used to create dimensional

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There are so many different types, colors and materials out there, what’s the best one to choose for your home? stability that is especially helpful in our northern climate’s interiors, where it can be dry and hot, cold and damp, and everything in between—all in one day! This construction allows for larger, wider planks, and variances in temperature that solid hardwoods do not tolerate well.

For quality, look at the thickness of the veneer, the type of substrate and the kind of finish applied. Though it can be refinished, it’s not designed to be. A quality engineered wood may have a lifetime or 50-year finish on it. They are truly intended to last a lifetime.

Solid Hardwood $$$-$$$$ Solid hardwood can also come prefinished, but you will likely not find 6-inch-wide planks that run to 8-feet long like you can with engineered wood. Solid hardwood can warp and bend and is generally finicky about where it lives—just like the trees it comes from. If you are absolutely convinced you want a solid hardwood floor, in our climate I recommend looking at hardwoods like oak or maple, and going with thinner boards in shorter lengths. Work with a reputable installer and follow the installation guidelines.

Tile $$$$ Tile is one of my favorite surfaces—for walls, showers, accents and even floors. It is durable and comes in so many looks and colors, it is suitable for any home. While there are many affordable and beautiful tile options out there, something that people often don’t consider is the cost of the labor to install tile. It is by far the most expensive flooring option to install correctly, and for good reason. Tile installation—really, like any good flooring installation—is an art. Many things must be taken into account, from floor joist weight loads, to subfloor quality, to underlayment application, grout type and direction of the tile. If you are considering tile for your flooring needs, I highly recommend going through a reputable installer who will guarantee their work.

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‘Once she labeled me’ HOW TO PEEL THE LABEL OFF AND PARTICIPATE IN RESPECTFUL ENGAGEMENT ByTrish Buzzone Thinking Partner, Executive Director, The John Maxwell Team

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ave you ever found yourself so angry with a friend or colleague, so shocked at what they said or what they did, that you wondered if your relationship could survive?

Ginny found herself there after an ugly argument with an old friend. Her story, shared with permission, presents an opportunity for all of us.

Ginny sipped her coffee, the steam rising around her face. I could see her eyes over the lip of her cup, unshed tears welling. “How could I let one conversation hijack a lifetime of friendship?” She clutched the cup in both hands, adding, “I just couldn’t believe what she said. … What hurt the most, I think, is that she knew she crossed a line, and she just kept pushing.”

“What did you do?” I asked.

She set the cup down, confessed in a whisper, “I pushed back. Shouldn’t have, but I did. In the beginning, we were just two friends having a disagreement. It happens, right? Then, I remember her saying something I thought was ridiculous and, well, I told her so.”

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label me, you negate me.’ I’ve seen that quote so many times. I don’t think I really understood it until now. Once she labeled me, or I labeled her, something shifted between us, and I can’t get past it. … It seems impossible that someone like her …

How could she really think that?!”

“Have you asked her?”

“I tried. We ended up arguing again. I know I need a better approach,” Ginny sighed, breathing out the hurt and frustration. “What am I missing?”

“It sounds like you’re missing each other. You’re seeing the label, and so is she.”

“After all that’s happened, it’s hard not to.”

“Is it hard for you to think of yourself as more than that one opinion on one issue?”

She shook her head, “No, of course not, and I get it.

When we’re focused on the disagreement, we don’t see the person. So, again, how do I get past it?”

“Peel the label off,” I said. “There’s an approach to tough conversations called respectful engagement.

“How did she respond?”

Remember what you respect and appreciate about “She called me something, or maybe I called her her. Go in without assumptions or expectations. something first. Honestly, I can’t remember. It Invite her to share her perspective and listen to wasn’t even a bad thing to call someone, but it understand.” was meant in a bad way.” Ginny shook her head, “What if she doesn’t want to talk, or she won’t do embarrassed. “It felt so stupid, like kids calling the same for me?” each other names on the playground. I’m going to lose my friend over that.” She paused, taking “If you want to repair the relationship, one of you another sip. “The thing is, I wanted to make it has to take that risk.” right. It’s just that, well, I see her differently now, and I think she sees me differently too. We’ve been Ginny was quiet for a moment. She stood, friends for so long, and now we feel like strangers. gathering her things. “Peel the label off. I think I Crazy, right?” can do that.”

I shook my head, “Not crazy. A lot of people are “It’s something we could all be better at,” I said. struggling with that right now.”

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She gave me a sad smile and recited, “‘Once you

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By Colin Anderson

THIS MODERN-DAY RAT PACK CONSISTS OF ONE SENIOR AND FOUR JUNIORS. IT’S A GROUP THAT’S DEDICATED MUCH OF ITS TIME TO THE SPORT OF WRESTLING AND EACH OTHER.

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rank, Dean, Sammy, Peter and Joey were a great group of friends. They performed together, pushed each other to become better singers and showmen, and lived life to the fullest during their time crooning around the lounges and theaters of 1960s Las Vegas. For a certain generation (and even a few young people too), “The Rat Pack” is synonymous with a tight-knit group of performers who reached the top through hard work, hard play and immense friendship. While their craft was song, another Rat Pack, located in Bonners Ferry, is achieving its goals of being the best—one match at a time.

This modern-day Rat Pack consists of one senior and four juniors. It’s a group that’s dedicated much of its time to the sport of wrestling and each other.

“The Rat Pack is a funny and hard-working group of wrestlers who grew up traveling the country together,” explains senior Evan Barajas. Alongside Evan are Andrew Sandelin, Jacob Summerfield, Eli Richards and Kyle Smith. Each wrestler began at an early age, some just 4 or 5 years old when they first hit the mat. For most, one of the aforementioned wrestlers was a childhood friend who got them interested in joining. Before they were 10, the bond had grown and The Rat Pack was assembled.

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“The group received the name from Conrad Garner when traveling to Western Regionals in the Suburban when they were around the age of 10,” explains longtime coach Corey Richards. “They all started picking/teasing in fun on standout Badger wrestler Blaine Invernon, a senior at the time, like a pack of rats.” In search of the best competition, The Rat Pack has traveled east and west visiting places like Florida, Indianapolis, Wisconsin, Georgia—and even the home of Sinatra’s Rat Pack. “Walking down Fremont Street at the age of 10 was pretty crazy,” recalls Eli. Their travels took them to tournaments and youth national events, always together. “I will always remember road-tripping to Wisconsin Dells,” says Kyle. “You learn a lot about people driving 20 hours in a Toyota Camry filled five deep.”

The boys grew up wrestling under the tutelage of Coach Gardner up until his recent retirement.

Replacing Gardner is new coach Kevin Campbell, who has also made a lifelong commitment to wrestling. Campbell started, like many of these boys, at the age of 5 and was influenced by his father, who also wrestled. He’s spent 20 years coaching, 10 as a head coach, and is thrilled to now be at the helm at Bonners Ferry High School. Though Campbell has

only worked with the group a short while, he can already see the special bond they’ve created. “These kids have enjoyed growing up in the wrestling culture, and the experience of traveling to tournaments and nationals alone has turned them into phenomenal wrestlers,” he says. “The success they are seeing right now in high school is due to the years of work they have put in.”

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While it can be difficult for other kids to break into a tight-knit social circle, The Rat Pack is never afraid of adding additional members.

More wrestlers are jumping on board and attending out-of-area tournaments, which in turn is having an effect on the entire program.

“We had close to 10 kids compete for Team Idaho at the Cadet National Duals during 2018 and 2019, and this was a direct influence from this group,” Campbell says.

Wrestling demands intense physical training, but most will say being mentally tough is even more important. While each member has gained different life lessons from the sport, determination, hard work, overcoming challenges and obstacles, and accountability are common responses when asked about their experiences.

While the titles, medals and ribbons are what they compete for, the camaraderie seems to be of equal value to members of the group. For Jacob, the nights after weigh-ins and the plane rides with his friends are some of his most cherished memories. “My favorite memory is when we went to Indianapolis and all the boys went [for] a late-night walk through the city,” says Andrew. For Evan, the lone senior in the group, it’s kidding around with his best friends—and an inside joke probably best left inside the group. “My favorite memory was when we were in Atlanta and pranked Andrew when we made him eat a KFC sandwich with a ‘special’ ingredient inside,” he laughs.

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For the original members, the days of competing together are making a slow crawl to the finish line. High school sports can seem to fly by in a blip, so this group of friends is enjoying what they’ve had since their early days of elementary school. Each will follow a different path in the future, but they’ve also each impacted the lives around them by committing so much to the sport and friendships they cherish. As they graduate and move on, Coach Campbell believes their impact on the school’s program will be felt for a long time.

“It’s been a pleasure working with these kids.

Conrad started and developed them for years, and as the new head coach, I’m just the recipient of a great group of kids. It’s like being handed the keys to a Ferrari and being told, ‘Have fun, don’t wreck it!”

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND KEY TO YOUR HEALTH SUPPORT IS OUT THERE FOR THOSE WITH DIABETES

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or those in the community who have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, there is a small community devoted to helping you in your journey to health.

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to properly manage their diabetes. Shantel notes that some people can benefit by decreasing medications, losing weight and setting realistic goals for themselves.

Though the January and February meetings this year were canceled due to COVID, the Boundary County Diabetes Education Support Group is hopeful to be able to resume monthly meetings starting in March!

The monthly meetings are led by Shantel Pluid, a registered dietitian at Boundary Community Hospital. And, of course, all members of the group are welcome to join in and contribute to the discussion.

Whether you have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you are welcome to attend. The environment is very welcoming, as the goal is for individuals to find out more information about diabetes and to understand that it is a completely manageable disease. “I would love to provide you or your loved ones with more information to help get your health back on track,” smiles Shantel, adding, “No questions are bad questions!”

“It is always helpful to hear others’ experiences, and sometimes questions arise that can help an individual with their own struggle or also just provide them more knowledge about how to better manage their blood sugars,” shares Shantel.

“I feel like the accountability of meeting once a month helps my patients to stay on top of their own health, and it helps to talk about goals and other issues they may have come across over the past month.”

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“It is always helpful to hear others’ experiences, and sometimes questions arise that can help an individual with their own struggle."

If you have a friend or family member with diabetes who is struggling, be sure to share this group with them—and let them know they are not alone.

Meetings are held the third Monday of the month, September through May, in the Fry Healthcare Education Center (located in the hospital employee parking lot across the street from the hospital). For additional information, you can reach out to Shantel Pluid via email at shantel.p@bcch.org or by calling 208.267.3141 ext. 4235.

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BONNERS FERRY’S ONLINE MARKET b-LOCAL Boundary County brings together local buyers and sellers Article Courtesy of Kathleen Painter and Janna Stanford

CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 14 PRODUCERS WITH LISTINGS ON THE B-LOCAL BOUNDARY COUNTY GROUP, AND THEY ARE CONTINUALLY ADDING NEW PRODUCERS AND PRODUCTS.

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ooking to buy local? You can find local producers selling eggs, honey, dried fruit and fruit juice, baked goods, veggie shares, mushrooms, herb-infused oils, custom-made feed boxes, soap, CBD oil products and handcrafted items at b-LOCAL.net.

If your taste runs to specialty jams and jellies, enjoy hot pepper/ low sugar combos like Red Ember Cayenne “Au Naturel” with an advanced heat index, which Cloud Eleven Farm warns “may cause for pause between bites for a bit of recovery,” or the Poblano/ Jalapeno version with a mild and pleasant spicy heat. They also carry specialty potatoes like Russian Banana Fingerling, Kennebec and Red Norland, and a “Winter Candy” carrot.

Paradise Farms Fruit Products offers organically grown dried fruit mixes, including apples, pears and plums, frozen pitted cherries, gift packs and gourmet frozen sour cherry juice—which is popular with customers for its anti-inflammatory and health-promoting properties. And if you’re looking for a gift, award-winning Harvest Moon Honey offers a pint-size honey jar with a wooden honey spoon, a bow and a bee charm.

Pestarino Ranch produces herb-infused gourmet oil products using herbs they raise, and also produce a real vanilla bean sugar that can be used in place of sugar in coffee or tea, or sprinkled on baked goods.

Stock up on free-range eggs from Home of the Flockers’ Black Langshan flock, which range on a 3-acre permaculture food forest in Paradise Valley and are fed only Woods’ non-GMO feed. Other b-LOCAL vendors include Mountain Cap Farms, which sells a wide variety of gourmet mushrooms, and North Idaho Apothecary, which produces CBD-based products, including CBD oil, bath bombs, and CBD for pets.

Hummingbird Sweets and 95 & Main Street Concession offer homebaked goods on b-LOCAL, including handmade chocolates and sweets, and beautiful special-order cakes, available year-round.

B-LOCAL grew out of a local food system focus group session conducted in August of 2018. Several producers at this meeting had participated in Six Rivers Market, an early online local food cooperative that operated in Boundary County from about 2006 through 2012.

It functions as a farmers market—only online. Customers go to each producer storefront, fill their shopping cart, pay and make arrangements for pickup. Some of the producers participate in a “Combined Group Pickup” on Wednesdays in town, where customers can do a one-stop pickup from all of their preferred vendors.

One of the many services b-LOCAL offers its producers is helping them to set up online payment options and a web-based storefront.

Alternatively, producers can simply have a business listing so customers can contact them to purchase, and there are no software platform fees for buyers or sellers.

Currently, there are 14 producers with listings on the b-LOCAL Boundary County group, with some only available seasonally, and they are continually adding new producers and products as word gets out about this community-centered project.

B-LOCAL Boundary County is sponsored by UI Extension and Western SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education).

For more information about this project, see b-LOCAL.net or contact Kate Painter (kpainter@uidaho.edu or 208.267.3235) or Janna Stanford (janna@djstanford.com or 714.767.7658).

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ports have always given me opportunities to get out and just have fun.”

Bonners Ferry High School freshman Addy Heigel enjoys participating in sports as well as cheering on her fellow Badgers. She’s been a competitive gymnast for eight years, competes on the track team and also started on the cheerleading team this year. Addy loves to compete but also wants plenty of fun in her life, and the balance between competition and cheer has given her just that. “The biggest challenge I’ve found while doing sports is getting out of my comfort zone. Cheer has definitely given me an opportunity to break away from this and just have fun,” she said.

While she trains year-round as a gymnast and track athlete, there is a competition side of cheerleading as well that Addy has also come to enjoy. Her team is gearing up for state, and she’s hoping they can make their mark. “I enjoy competition season the most.

I have been competing my entire life, and it

is a big part of me and who I am. I am super competitive and love the rush of competing.”

Through sports and competition, Addy has learned many skills she can apply to different aspects of her life. She has learned to always give it her best effort, set goals and celebrate when you achieve them, and to push yourself harder each day in order to reach your goals.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it only matters that you tried your hardest and did the best that you can,” said Addy.

Just a freshman, Addy will continue to find the right balance of training hard and having fun. She’ll get her first experience with high school track this spring and is very much looking forward to it. Down the road she plans on attending BYU-Idaho and focusing her studies in the field of agriculture. For now, she’s content to push herself to always try her hardest both in the classroom and during competition.

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POSITIVELY IMPACTING AND SERVING THE

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or those who live here in Bonners Ferry, we know how truly special this place is that we all have chosen to call home. The Bonners Ferry community is filled with kind, generous, giving people, who care deeply for this place and the quality of our lifestyle.

It was 10 years ago that a new publication would be released, sharing positive stories highlighting all that’s wonderful in this small North Idaho city, along with the incredible local businesses that help in sustaining what many refer to as “Idaho’s most friendly town.” With a hyper-local focus and original content based on uplifting and highlighting the best parts of our charming town, Bonners Ferry Living Local, from day one, has been about the people and delivering the most beautiful magazine, designed to serve the locals and visitors by providing valuable and resourceful information. “From visitors or new residents, I

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UNITY am always thrilled to hear when they’ve used Bonners Ferry Living Local as their ‘go to’ reference for getting acquainted with our local businesses and community,” says Alison Henslee, Bonners Ferry marketing executive for Like Media.

Like Media is the media agency behind not only Bonners Ferry Living Local but five additional monthly print publications across the Northwest—Sandpoint Living Local, Coeur d’Alene Living Local, Gig Harbor Living Local, 253 Lifestyle Magazine and Go Sandpoint Magazine. In addition, they produce a biannual publication, REAL Northwest Living, which is distributed in areas from Spokane, Washington, to the Canadian border and Western Montana; and it published the annual Gig Harbor Visitors Guide.

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"There’s nothing else like Bonners Ferry Living Local, and I’m so proud of that!" says Alison. "Since I started in December of 2017, Bonners Ferry Living Local has grown into the most beautiful magazine for our area. It is truly a one-of-a-kind publication that showcases our community and clients."

And it is not only in print that the media company is showcasing their talent, work and support of local businesses and communities. “Like Media has created so much more than just a community magazine,” says Allyia Briggs, Like Media’s director of marketing. Like Media is a fullservice agency that helps companies build and execute their marketing plans. Its motto: We build your marketing, so you can build your business.

“It is an entire (print + digital) platform. From our website to weekly and monthly e-newsletters, social media and more, we make sure that our positive hyper-local articles and advertisers are being seen everywhere— which is really unique to this area.”

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With a mission to impact the communities it serves in a positive way, owner and publisher Steve Russo is committed to what the company was founded on, especially in today’s world.

“It's unfortunate that mainstream media has turned into what it has. It is on a mission to divide us based on political and religious beliefs, but the reality is, we are all very much the same,” he says. “Most of our beliefs, core qualities, humanity and desire to help others is what makes us all so similar. I feel we all need to get back to identifying as people, community members, husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, and not red or blue, pro or against.

“We need to get back to uniting around our commonalities rather than dividing up over our few differences. Fear is winning out nationally, but if you look around locally, it is hope that drives us each day because together we are strong and powerful; apart we become isolated and weak.

In today's climate, we all need to proclaim that fear will never win out as hope pushes us to be better versions of ourselves.”

Like Media carries out its mission in a number of ways: telling the good news stories that don't always make the news and spotlighting the people who do wonderful things within our communities; highlighting and sponsoring local events; supporting small-medium local businesses by providing them an affordable platform to share their messaging; and most importantly providing free marketing sponsorships for local nonprofit organizations.

Each and every month, Like Media sponsors area nonprofits, organizations, groups and community members in each publication to help ensure they are able to carry out their mission.

“Through these sponsorships, we are able to give our nonprofit organizations a voice to create awareness for their own missions and any needs that they may have,” says Allyia. “It is truly the most special feeling in the world to experience the level of appreciation and awe that these organizations feel when we reach out and let them know that we are doing a free marketing sponsorship for them. This includes articles, advertising, social media promotions and much more. It is this kind of work that brings us so much pride at Like Media.”

Since its inception, Like Media has been committed to connecting local businesses with the people they serve, with the goal of impacting communities in a positive way. The Northwest’s trusted media partner, Like Media is dedicated to taking companies where they want to go through effective and thoughtful strategies that combine traditional media with new technologies.

As a full-service media company, many of Like Media’s print advertisers also leverage the company to handle all of their digital marketing as well through Rocket Fish Digital; everything from building their logos and websites, to SEO services, reputation management, social media, podcasts and more. “We take time to brainstorm with our clients and come up with a variety of solutions to meet their business’ needs,” affirms Allyia. “We have the best partners in the world!”

As Alison adds: “I love my job because I love my community. I appreciate each and every one of my clients so much and feel fortunate to work with incredible people who are all kind, smart, fun and really good to me.”

With 29 years in print and over eight years in the digital marketing sphere, Like Media

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"If you look around locally, it is hope that drives us each day because together we are strong and powerful."

successfully provides a platform and voice for local companies to reach their target audiences in the most effective way, while saving time and money, and building successful businesses that strengthen communities.

“We are building a unique platform that serves dual purposes, which allows small to medium businesses to effectively build their marketing and brands locally while supporting local philanthropic groups and organizations. There is nothing quite like this in the communities we serve,” Steve says. “What our advertisers should know is that we are actually partners in promoting the goodwill not only locally but in every town we serve. The support they give locally goes well beyond our city boundaries by helping many in need.”

The team at Like Media looks forward to another year serving their clients, strengthening partnerships and inspiring the community through Bonners Ferry Living Local and various print and digital services that they offer.

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Diversification has also led to the creation of their newest endeavor—Wink Bros. LLC, the only private chip seal paving company in Boundary and Bonner counties.

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lan and Cathi Winkelseth have been blessed to call North Idaho home for the past 53 years. And for the last 26 of those years, they have been the proud owners of Wink Inc.

“Our biggest inspiration is our children,” smiles Cathi. “From the beginning, we have sought to build a business to pass down to our next generation.”

What originally began as a logging company in 1995 was later converted into home construction and land development in the early 2000s. It wasn’t until 2012 that Cathi and her husband Alan purchased property in Moyie Springs that they would change direction of Wink Inc. and start a gravel operation with their sons Wade and Jordan, and daughter Ashley.

“We were fortunate to have the first gravel pit approved in Boundary County in nearly three decades,” says Cathi. “Subsequently, we have been blessed with sustainable growth through our excavation services and gravel sales, which has shaped the company we are today.”

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locally owned gravel suppliers, Wink Inc. strives to provide excellent quality aggregate at affordable prices paired with exceptional customer service.

paving, is the only private chip seal paving company in Boundary and Bonner counties. “Chip sealing requires hot summer days and will be a short season, so don’t wait to get on our list!” says Alan.

Nearly all material prices have increased rapidly in recent years, but Wink Inc. has worked tirelessly to keep up with the demand for crushed rock while continuing to offer their customers the same great, competitive prices. “In fact, our prices have remained unchanged in the last five years,” affirms Alan.

The Winkelseths find the work they do truly fulfilling and the end result gratifying. “The great thing about construction is getting to visually see your progress every day,” says Alan. “But nothing is as rewarding as supporting our community by continuing to hire/buy local and seeing our community prosper.”

Wink Inc. has continued to expand their crushing operation, providing even more aggregate products for the community. In recent years, they have been strategically preparing for the growth of the area by hiring a full-time civil engineer, and purchasing GPS-controlled machinery and survey equipment. In addition, Wink Inc. is now offering designbuild services, which can considerably cut costs and time by eliminating third-party engineering and surveying. Diversification has also led to the creation of their newest endeavor—Wink Bros. LLC.

Alan and Cathi enjoy having the opportunity to work together as a family, while growing their business relationships with local contractors and homeowners. And they attribute the continued success of the business to their greatest asset—their hard-working, dedicated employees.

Wink Bros. LLC, which specializes in road surfacing and chip seal

As spring will soon make its arrival, with summer to quickly follow, be sure to reach out to Wink Inc. for all of your crushing, hauling and excavation needs, and Wink Bros. LLC for your road surfacing and paving projects.

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NAVIGATING THE

SLOPES MEET THE ARTIST WHO GUIDES YOUR WAY

BY COLIN ANDERSON

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rowing up on a small farm in Western Colorado, Jim Niehues’ love of the outdoors started early.

Situated amongst 10,000-foot mountain peaks, and with red rock canyons and deserts within an hour drive, Jim was drawn to outdoor adventure. From a young age he was paddling the Colorado River and hiking and hunting with his brothers and father, all while mesmerized by the scenery around him. When he would come back from trips he would attempt to sketch and paint what he had seen firsthand, as well as his surroundings on the farm. “As a very young child I would draw the animals on the farm, and my mother figured I had some talent,” Jim recalled.

An unfortunate bout with Nephritis in the ninth grade had Jim bed-ridden for three months, but it was during this unfortunate time that he would begin his painting journey, which would become his life’s work. “During this time, Mom bought me an oil painting set to help pass my time. My first landscapes were painted from magazines as I discovered what would be my lifetime passion.”

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If you’re a skier, snowboarder, or have even just spent time in a lodge, there’s a good chance you’ve been impacted by Jim’s work. Millions of skiers and riders have posed alongside trail maps located at the base and summit of mountains across the globe. Eager planners pick up a trail map and devise a plan on where the best powder stashes might be, and how to maximize the amount of runs they can get in and still beat the lunch crowd back to the lodge. Few, however, have probably noticed the artist’s signature on these, but if you look close, you’ll likely find Jim Niehues.

At 75, Jim is beginning to wind down the career he didn’t begin until he was 40. In his 20s and 30s, Jim held many jobs as an artist. He worked for an automotive company, did freelance graphic design work, and partnered in a small ad agency in Grand Junction, Colorado. He met his second wife, Dora, and in 1984 the couple moved to Denver, each with two kids, in hopes of settling down. As Jim struggled to make ends meet he went back to his interest in painting outdoor scenery and reached out to Bill Brown, one of the original ski map artists. “He liked my portfolio and gave

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me a small project, which he had some time before it was due, in case he had to repaint my attempt. I worked hard to mimic Bill’s technique, and my version was used by the client,” said Jim. The small inset was featured by Winter Park Resort in its 1987-1988 ski map. As luck would have it, Brown wanted to move on to other ventures and began handing over client map inquiries to Jim. “I was on to a whole new career at the age of 40 … and I couldn’t ski,” he laughed.

Jim would learn and take on the same hand-painting process used by pioneers like Bill Brown and Hal Shelton.

He has since completed more than 430 maps across five continents, and each one is painted by hand. As one would imagine, the detail needed to accurately portray an entire ski mountain requires an immense amount of information. This involves gathering hundreds and often thousands of aerial photographs. Jim is often at the resort to capture the images himself and recalls the first few trips as quite the learning experience. “My first trip on assignment was terrifying. I was doing everything for the first time for real; client meetings, aerial photography, composing and painting the mountain, and delivering the finished product. I remember departing at the airport hoping I had everything I needed for the project; was I forgetting something?”

Today’s technology has vastly improved the amount of detail he can capture. When he was getting started in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the process was more drawn out. “In the early days it was a film 35mm camera. The film camera meant carrying 10 rolls of 36 exposure film from home, finding a developer on location, reviewing the 4x6-inch photos with the client during the visit and returning with all the prints for reference,” explained Jim. “Once in New Zealand I lost a roll of film from the helicopter as it rolled out the open door.”

Now armed with a 24meg Nikon D7100, Jim gets incredibly high-resolution photos, which he can bring back to his studio and begin the sketching process.

“When I shoot a resort I start with a sweep about 1,000 feet above the summit, high enough to get the entire resort at 50mm or so on the zoom. After taking various angles at that altitude, I will drop the plane to 500 feet

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above the summit and zoom into the top sections of the mountain for the detail and then drop to mid-mountain to capture the lower sections and base. When I review all these views I will pick the best to create the full perspective and draw a comprehensive sketch.”

Once he reviews these aerials and any other material he can get hold of, Jim will sketch out the scene for the client’s approval. Once the sketch is approved it is transferred/traced to the painting surface. “I use gouache watercolor that is easy to remove and repaint for future alterations and expansions, and I paint on an illustration board that is prepared with gesso so the paint will not soak into the board.”

After another approval, the final painting is taken to a photo lab for the scan. Jim then works on these scans to touch up areas and tweak the color. The scan is then uploaded to Dropbox and the link sent to the client for downloading. The client or their graphics people will put the trail names and symbols on the image.

For Jim, the greatest challenge is getting all slopes of a complex mountain in one flat representation of the real-life multi-faceted scene. It takes a lot of manipulation of the elements to connect all trails but keep them relative to each other to show all sides. All efforts are made to keep all runs running down-page, especially the steepest runs. “Many different perspectives flow together to create the final composition that will effectively navigate the skier to different parts of the mountain,” he said.

Once the sketch is approved, all the detail must be transferred exactly onto the painting surface. The airbrush is then used to paint the sky and all the snow’s undulating surfaces. Steeper slopes usually are shaded to set them apart from the easier runs.

The tree shadows on the snow are added next.

The trees are the most time-consuming part of the painting. “I have developed a technique that is creating a tree-like texture then rewetting the color to blend and adding the highlights and shadows. It is important to create the landforms with the sun’s light on the tree-covered slopes using shading,” said Jim. A large ski resort takes about a week to compose into a comprehensive sketch and a good two weeks to paint. Once the final rendering is approved, the 30x40-inch painting is sent to the photo lab for a 100meg capture, and then off for client approval.

While some resorts use computer-generated depictions, Jim is a firm believer that computers cannot replicate what the human eye can. In his case, many resorts across the world agree with him and have supported his art when they could have turned to technology instead.

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lined perspective of their mountain, and they were very excited about what the new technology could do in mapping. My heart sank,” Jim recalled. “They were hiring me that day, but how long did I have? My career had just barely made it to the comfortable level, and I might very well be outdated within a short time. I left that meeting thinking I had maybe 10 years. They did hire me again in 2006 for a new updated rendering. Computer maps just couldn’t—and still don’t—match the presentation of a hand-painted map. The old way is the best. You need the human element to best relate the experience.”

my illustration has meant to skiers around the world. Most of them remember pinning the maps on their walls as kids,” said Jim.

Jim’s life work can now be found in a coffeetable book, which features 200 of his maps, intriguing stories and his artistic process. Jim teamed with Open Road Ski Corporation, which launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the book. The response was overwhelming; $500,000 raised, making it the No. 1 Art-Illustration Kickstarter campaign of all time. The funds allowed Jim to make the most beautiful book he could. It measures 11.5-inches tall and 24-inches wide and uses Italian art-quality printing, heavier weight matte-coated paper and a lay-flat binding. “It has been extremely rewarding to realize what

rewarding to realize

As Jim lives in semi-retirement he is able to reflect back at his accomplishments and where it all began. He believes the luck of being in the right place and the right time played a factor, as well as passion and determination.

“I think I am most proud of the fact that I am an example of what is capable if you set your

“It has been extremely what my illustration has meant to skiers around the world.

Most of them remember pinning the maps on their walls as kids."

mind to it.” Jim also believes his wife Dora was a major key to his success, as she helped him navigate a lot of the business side of things so he could remain focused on the art.

Jim is a recent inductee into the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Colorado Snow Sports Hall of Fame. As the awards and accolades continue to pile up, Jim aims to continue to stay true to who he is. “I remain a pretty humble homegrown farm boy from the small community of Loma, Colorado, that is uncomfortable in ritzy resort accommodations. I like the smaller hometown ski mountains and cozy lodges.”

In retirement the painting won’t cease. He will take revisions to update existing resort paintings and perhaps one more resort or two—maybe. Jim has always wanted to paint landscapes and being so busy with maps has not found the time to do so. “I have hundreds of photos of scenes I’ve wanted to do. I have completed nine so far and plan to continue for years to come. After all, I started the ski maps at age 40, why not this at 75,” he laughed.

You can see more of Jim’s work at JamesNiehues.com.

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LIFE GOES ON Lessons learned from our community hospital

By Lauren Kuczka, Marketing Director, Boundary Community Hospital

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n March 16, 2020, the Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) Auxiliary held their annual pie sale. This almost 50-year tradition is usually a busy event with many in the community stopping to pick up some pies, sit and have coffee with their neighbors and friends. 2020 was a little different. When usually they sell out of the 100 pies and desserts by noon, this time people stayed home due to the fear of the coronavirus. In fact, just a week later the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued an “Order to Self-Isolate for the State of Idaho” for all citizens of Idaho. This was the beginning of the pandemic for many.

“We started talking about COVID-19 in some of our meetings, especially our medical staff meetings, as early as January 2020, but it wasn’t until mid-March that we recognized how significant this was to our country and community,” says Preston Becker, Boundary Community Hospital CEO. “At that time, we went into Emergency Operations and created our COVID-19 Task Force that serves as our Incident Command and determines how Boundary Community Hospital will respond operationally

to the pandemic.” The BCH COVID-19 Task Force, made up of key leaders at the hospital as well as local physicians, continues to meet at least twice a week to review processes, regulatory changes, supply issues and changes needed to keep staff, patients and residents safe.

One of the first changes made by the Task Force was to set up drive-up lab testing for routine tests. The phlebotomists had already been doing curbside draws, so this process was welcomed by patients who preferred not to come into the hospital itself. Drive-up lab testing for non-COVID testing remains popular and will continue. Once COVID-19 positives in Boundary County started rising, the lab instituted special COVID-19 testing while patients wait in their car to reduce risk of exposure for staff as well as patients.

“Medical science cannot stop this storm, but it can assist a good community that is determined to gracefully and courteously push through to the other side. And after 23 years of practicing medicine here, I believe this is who we are,” wrote BCH Medical Director Dr. Greg Botkin in March 2020.

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According to Materials Manager Josh Smith, “As demands for supplies escalated and supply dwindled, we had an interesting challenge. We ended up building relationships with many new or previously underutilized vendors that have been a great help during periods where our usual supply chain was strained near to breaking and many products, including PPE, were very hard to come by, or prohibitively expensive for our small facility. Even still, nearing a year into the pandemic, many of the goods that were always on our shelves are still hard to come by at near reasonable pricing. We have had to push adaptability pretty hard in our facility.”

Chinna McKechnie, RN, Infection Prevention director, relates, “When we introduced universal masking, I counted on having staff object but was pleasantly surprised to get very little opposition. Everyone took it in stride, and I’m proud of how safe it is to work at the hospital. Since October, about 20 percent of our staff have gotten infected, and the majority of the cases were a known exposure outside of the hospital. We have had one swing patient and one ECF staff infected in all of 2020.

Considering the 25 percent positivity rate in December for our community, that is really good.”

Rehabilitation services continued throughout the pandemic—constantly flexing to meet new requirements and addressing individual patient needs. Other departments were more affected. Surgery Manager April Bennett, MSN RN says that the reality of COVID-19 was apparent “starting March 19, when it was decided that all elective surgeries would be suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Pre-operative COVID testing on all surgery patients to ensure that we are decreasing the spread of the virus is now required.”

Linda Manley, RN, Acute Care manager, relates that her staff are feeling the loss of the “personal touch.” Human interaction, the touch of a hand, being close, are an essential part of healing.

The nursing team in the hospital do everything they can to help their patients, screening and allowing essential visitors for the health of the patient in their care.

Boundary Community Hospital is unique in the state of Idaho because they have an extended care facility/nursing home contiguous to the acute care facility/hospital. Federally mandated regulations on nursing homes restricts access and adds special conditions to the entire facility, including acute care. “One of our top priorities has been, and continues to be, protecting our nursing home residents,” says CEO Becker. “This is their home, and we do our best to respect that. … Our teams have worked hard to continue to allow for visitation in a safe manner when circumstances allow for it.”

It wasn’t until July 9 that the Boundary Community Hospital Laboratory had their first positive COVID-19 test of a resident who currently lived in Boundary County.

According to Laboratory Medical Director Dr. Greg Botkin, “The Hospital’s Clinical Medical Laboratory has put together a set of instruments and reagents that are as accurate and fast as any testing platform in the country.

The results merit a high degree of confidence.

When we inform patients about the presence or absence of active disease, we believe we are providing the most accurate report that medical science can now provide.”

From April 2020 through January 2021, the lab has taken 6,580 samples and reported 539 positives for Boundary County residents and 228 positives for out-of-county residents.

The hospital received funds from several programs, both state and federal including the CARES Act. The money received from the PPP Loan program was intended to allow the hospital to maintain normal operations and help avoid layoffs or workforce reductions.

“These funds were needed so that we could not only continue to provide quality care to our community but also to provide jobs to people within our community,” said Becker.

“Additionally, we purchased many items that created a safer environment within the organization including protective barriers in public registration areas, medical supplies that allowed for a safer delivery of care and reduced exposure to infectious disease such as COVID-19, cleaning and sanitation supplies, etc.”

The hospital Executive Team and Board of Trustees have been careful to be sure they are learning from their experiences so that they can make the best decisions going forward and truly understand what the hospital needs are and where to put their dollars.

We are thankful for the personnel and infrastructure in our medical community, for the heroes we work with, nurses and lab technicians and physicians, support teams, rural health clinic and outpatient services staff, all those with families at home, putting on their gear and going out to do the exam, collect the samples and ascertain the extent of a patient’s illness, every time, every case.

Life goes on as the pandemic continues.

Vaccines are being administered and cases continue to fluctuate.

The spirit of community continues to withstand the storm, and the Boundary Community Hospital team continues to take care of our community every day.

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CO N S I D ERING A REMODEL? T HE HOW, WHAT AN D WH Y TO REF RES H IN G YOU R K ITC H EN S PAC E

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by ABIGAIL THORPE

or most of us, the kitchen has become one of the most used (and viewed) spaces in the home. Gone are the days of hiding it away; now, we look to open concepts, plenty of counter space, and welcoming lighting and accessories to make our kitchens the beautiful and functional entertaining and family spaces we use them as.

As a primary space in the home we use and see every day, it’s often the kitchen you look to remodel first. But if you’re on a budget and want to make sure your money goes the distance, it can be hard to decide what choices to make when refreshing your kitchen, and if or when to do it yourself. The average kitchen remodel can cost anywhere from $20,000 to upward of $75,000. The good news is, there are ways to save money—as long as you don’t cut corners where it matters.

How can you save on cost?

When it comes to a kitchen remodel, the highest costs are typically the cabinets, countertops and appliances. It’s also important to know what kind of structural or electrical changes you have to make, as these will drive cost and time up. “Every remodel we do varies depending on style, products, and whether we have to move load-bearing walls, plumbing,

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HVAC or electrical,” explains Derek Adams of Creekside Construction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

When it comes to saving money, cabinets are a prime place to look.

If your cabinets are in good condition, a fresh coat of paint can make all the difference and save you a boatload, says Daniel Yoder, owner of Panhandle Countertops in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. “That’s something that can really freshen it up.”

If you do need to replace the cabinets, opting for manufactured versus custom cabinets, or choosing less expensive materials and design, can help save on cost. “The best way to save money is to buy a less expensive cabinet door material (ie: alder), and have it painted or stained in one of the cabinet company’s standard finishes,” adds Deann Hammer of Broadway Design in Tacoma, Washington. “Also, the cabinet door style can drive up the cost. A standard shaker-style door design is less expensive than a cabinet door with a lot of detail in the design.”

When it comes to countertops, quartz is a popular and often affordable option, but laminate options have come a long way and are often half or a third the price of stone or a solid surface, advises Yoder.

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When to hire someone and when to do it yourself.

Doing it yourself might not save you money in the long run. “Unless you have experience or friends with lots of extra time and skills, we don't recommend going at it solo,” says Adams.

“It may sound cliché, but you get what you pay for!”

Particularly when it comes to installing countertops or cabinets and electric and plumbing, it’s important to hire a professional.

“A professional is responsible for all of the job,” says Juan Oseguera of In-N-Out Construction in Olympia, Washington. He recommends first getting an estimate from professionals and asking questions to find out about their experience and ability.

If you’re dying to get in and do some of the work yourself, you can help with the demo, or even do something as simple as paint the walls (leave the cabinets to the experts). But don’t just start ripping stuff out. Call your suppliers first to find out lead times and availability, that way you don’t get stuck without a kitchen sink for six weeks, advises Yoder.

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An interior designer can help provide the necessary design materials for you and your contractor, and also help save you time and money (and end up with a great finished look) by providing material selections and designer access to pricing and offerings, adds Hammer.

Now trending …

Say hello to light, warm and natural. Kitchen trends are firmly in the neutral category, and while white and grey are still a popular choice, even warmer neutral colors and materials are gaining traction.

“Now, more often than not, our customers are doing a combination of mountain modern or modern,” says Adams. In addition to color schemes, open concepts and easy accessibility to the surrounding spaces is central to current kitchen designs, adds Oseguera.

“Think warm-colored wood cabinets, earthycolored countertops (like concrete color), and warm-colored lighting,” explains Hammer.

“The new trend in kitchen designs is to make the kitchen feel more like the rest of the house, and less industrial.” Along with the

neutral-hued trend is a focus on using organic materials whenever possible for added comfort and a natural feel.

Let’s talk appliances.

“Appliances are a category that can make or break your budget,” warns Hammer. Read consumer reports to find good appliances that will last, and don’t just opt for the cheapest. To save money, buy an entire appliance package from one vendor (added bonus, the finishes will match), she advises, or search out the scratch and dent section at appliance companies for great appliances with minimal damage that you often can’t see once it’s installed.

When it comes to choosing between an electric or gas stove and oven, take a look at your habits and what your space is set up for. Gas is cheaper to use, but if your kitchen isn’t set up for it, you’ll spend additional money for the change.

Ultimately, what’s important to you and your lifestyle will determine what your remodel looks like, but there are some important things you can consider along the way to save time and money, and also a whole lot of headache.

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Revitalize Your Living Space BUDGET-F RIENDLY HOME UPDATES ...

by TAYLOR SHILLAM

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oes your home need a seasonal uplift? As the days become longer and brighter, you can follow suit by brightening your living space—without breaking the bank.

A few simple touches and uncomplicated upgrades will help you feel refreshed in your home and confident in your ability to make a change. This season, flex both your creativity and your budget with the following tips.

Create curb appeal. Pride in your home begins on the outside. Smile a little brighter from the moment you walk up to your front door with a few updates that focus on less as more. Start with the front door—a fresh, energizing coat of paint and an update to its hardware can instantly make it more inviting. Consider additional paint to use for window trim to keep the look consistent.

Next, look for opportunities to update small details—like a new welcome mat, adding outdoor lighting (think outside the box with lanterns or twinkle lights), replacing old house numbers and personalizing your mailbox. Every detail counts, and there are plenty of thrifty options to choose from when replacing or uplifting these items to revamp your home’s outward perspective.

Make basic repairs. Don’t overlook the small things. A small leak, a torn screen or a loose hinge is a perfect place to start when taking home updates into your own hands. A few simple fixes can add up to major stress relief—you’ll thank yourself for each small step you take toward the fully functional home you desire.

Add a splash of color. Color has the power to create a mood, evoke emotion and set a tone. If your walls are looking washed out, a coat of paint can instantly revive the entire room—pick a color that matches the room’s functionality and watch it come to life. If you’re new to painting at home, you can easily find a tutorial from trusted DIY-friendly sites like ThisOldHouse.com to get expert tips on technique and efficiency.

Freshen up your fixtures. Don’t overlook the small details.

Lighting, door handles and faucets all contribute to your home’s desired aesthetic. Choosing new materials, new colors or a new sleek style when it comes to your home’s smaller hardware items can add up to a noticeable change in its look.

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Replacing outdated chandeliers or finding chic fixtures to illuminate your space has endless possibilities and provides a simple way to create an ambiance. Look to sites like Wayfair, Lumens and Lamps Plus, or reliable standbys Home Depot and Walmart for a range of lamps and light fixtures at affordable prices.

Let some light in. Get creative with natural lighting and all the beautiful ways you can let it in—or keep it out when you need to! Choose and hang your own shutters or dramatic curtains of choice. Mirrors can also quickly transform the light in a room; place one directly opposite or next to a window to further harness natural light and brighten the room instantly.

Customized cabinets. If you love your kitchen and its storage space but not the look of your cabinets, take matters into your own hands. For customized cabinets, start with a fresh hue of paint or new handles.

Swapping out your current knobs for fun, trendy options can be a quick project—for the simplest swap, just aim to match the width of your current handles to avoid drilling new holes. For an internal uplift, HGTV recommends using removable wallpaper to bring a creative color pop to the inside of your kitchen storage space.

Goodbye, popcorn ceiling. Ready to stop staring at that popcorn ceiling? The trend that was once popular has lost its luster, but it’s not a complicated fix. Simply visit a local hardware store and look for a texturesoftening solution to apply before scraping off the popcorn with ease.

Restore your floors. Just like a popcorn ceiling, well-worn flooring and carpet can start to beg for an uplift. The right flooring can really tie a room together, completing the look and feel you’re seeking—and a new surface area can be a valuable investment.

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Laminate flooring is a great, affordable alternative to hardwood, but many budget-friendly flooring options exist today, including luxury vinyl planks, peel-and-stick vinyl, sustainable cork flooring, and much more, each with a wide variety of colors, patterns and finishes.

If new carpeting is your goal, keep costs down by considering choices like stain-resistant polyester or Berber, a thick, tufted version of olefin carpet praised for durability at a lower price point.

Get cozy and personal. If you’re revamping the home with a long future in mind, settle in a little more with personal touches that make it truly yours. These can be the most affordable, yet most rewarding, parts of home improvement.

Find your inspiration, set your vision and make it happen with creatively displayed photos, art, unique wallpaper and pieces of furniture that reflect your personality and lifestyle.

Printed maps, vision boards and chalkboards can allow you to interact with your space, while cozy comforts like candles, diffusers, large pillows and throw blankets can quickly make it feel more like home.

Ready to feel renewed in your space this spring? The refreshing combination of familiar and new, along with the satisfaction of successfully taking home projects into your own hands, could be just what you need.

Whether you have homebuyers in mind or you’re simply ready to revitalize your living space, move forward with confidence that you can achieve the updated home you desire while staying within your budget.

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hello spring

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TOP WAYS TO UP DATE YO UR O UTDOOR LIVING SPACE FOR T H E WAR MER SE ASON

by JILLIAN CHANDLER

Spring is slowly, but surely, making its way back. Soon we will be outdoors enjoying the warm air and sunshine, rather than being bundled up inside by the fire. To make sure we’re ready to welcome spring with open arms, it’s time to start planning and preparing our outdoor space for our spring and summer enjoyment. Below you will find some helpful tips to bring the joys and comfort of home outdoors.

New Decking or Patio After another wet, cold winter, your deck may be in need of repair and reinforcement, and your patio may be experiencing fading and cracking. Now is the ideal time to start planning for the work to be done so it’s ready to be tackled once the weather is ready to cooperate. If it is a small repair, you may be able to handle it yourself or with the help of your handy family member or friend; but if it is a bigger job, it’s best to reach out to the professionals.

Patio Furniture During the warmer months, our living space naturally moves from inside our homes to outside. Just as you want a warm, welcoming living room with plenty of room for visitors, you want to extend that feeling outward onto your patio or deck. As you and your friends and family will gather to spend much of your time here, you will want to make sure your patio furniture is up to the challenge—in both durability and style.

If it’s been a while since you last updated your outdoor furniture, and it’s needing a much-need makeover—or replacement—make this the year. It’s an investment in your home and lifestyle, where time will be spent and memories made.

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Gazebo or Canopy If your backyard is lacking shade, a canopy, with several sizes and styles to choose from to complement your space, can be a welcome addition. On the patio, by the pool, in a corner of the yard … a canopy is a cost-efficient way to add some shade, along with style and privacy. But if you are looking for a more permanent and sturdy solution that you prefer to stay in one place, a wooden gazebo may be the answer you’re looking for. From DIY to premade to custom built, the sky’s the limit to create the look you’ve imagined. And a canopy or gazebo will add extra protection during those spring showers.

Trellis If you are looking for a cost-effective way to add a little privacy while adding some greenery and a touch of style, a trellis can do just the trick. Plant some clematis, wisteria, honeysuckle and/or any type of vine to your liking, which will grow up and across the lattice. This will not only add to its privacy but a touch of sophistication, beauty and fragrance as well. This is a simple—and affordable—solution to add some space between your and your neighbors, especially if you have a smaller backyard area. The best part is this is a 100 percent do-it-yourself project.

Potted Plants Updating your garden space—if you have the space—with a new assortment of flowers, shrubs and/or ornamental trees is a great way to freshen up your backyard.

But don’t forget those potted plants, which are a perfect way to spruce up your deck or patio with the addition of added color and texture. You can opt for uniform pots or a variety of shapes, colors and patterns that complement each other. Each pot can be unique in your flower selection or similar to each other. It’s up to you to turn boring into extraordinary.

Lighting It is important that your space is well lit once the sun goes down. This not only helps to eliminate unnecessary trips and falls, but entices you and your company to spend more time enjoying the outdoors together. Light from a fire in a firepit or outdoor fireplace, to tiki torches, stringed overhead lights, path and built-in deck lighting all add ambiance along with functionality, allowing you to take advantage of the outdoor space you’ve created more hours of the day—or should we say night!

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THE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Washington, D.C.’s signature spring celebration

By Marguerite Cleveland

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s winter fades and trees begin to sprout blossoms and leaves, the nation’s capital springs back to life. People emerge from winter hibernation and venture out to enjoy Washington, D.C.’s many public green spaces and monuments. Each year the signature event is the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Where to Stay The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City is the epitome of luxury, where you can often snag some great rates for a stay. It is so easy to get to from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The hotel has indoor access to the Metro and is only two stops away from all the monuments and museums. You are walking distance to great shopping at the Fashion Centre or Pentagon Row. Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon are also nearby. The hotel is offering a Spring in D.C. package with a perfect way to enjoy the spring season. It includes accommodations, a $65 breakfast credit, Afternoon Tea for Two and Metrorail passes for two.

Many hotels in the area are offering Spring Packages, so when booking reservations make sure to ask.

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THE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IS AN ODE TO SPRING. PLAN YOUR VISIT TO COINCIDE WITH THE PEAK BLOOM DATE.

Where to Eat The National Mall is a food-truck oasis with a vast cultural diversity of food. There are so many it can be overwhelming, but it is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Where else can you dine on street food while enjoying the views of the Washington Monument and other treasures on the National Mall. Food choices abound with everything from Philly cheese steaks and burgers to authentic gyros, shawarma and other ethnic foods.

Another not to miss is the legendary afternoon tea at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City. This is a good option for lunch as well. Homemade scones, petit sandwiches and a variety of pastries are served up with your choice of teas or a champagne cocktail. Truly memorable and worth the splurge.

Another popular activity in D.C. is happy hour at a rooftop bar— especially when the weather turns nice. Zoning limits the heights of buildings in the city limits, so there are some expansive views with no skyscrapers. Many of the hotels in the area have an outdoor experience.

Google “Best Rooftop Bars” in Washington, D.C., and you will see list after list. Here are two that are repeated on multiple “best of ” lists.

Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar is located at the Hampton Inn and Suites Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. It is famed for its view of the Nationals Park, and you can see the baseball games while enjoying a cocktail from this outdoor venue. Throw in a ballpark-themed menu for the win. The

Watergate Hotel boasts the Top of the Gate with a 360-degree view of the D.C. skyline, Washington Monument, the Potomac River and the Kennedy Center. Enjoy small bites while sipping a craft cocktail. Rooftop Yoga is offered during the season.

Restaurants in D.C. are operating at a 25 percent capacity for indoor dining. Outdoor dining, carryout and delivery are available at many local restaurants. The situation is changing, so verify with the restaurant— and be sure to make a reservation.

What to Do The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an ode to spring. Plan your visit to coincide with the peak bloom date. According to the National Park Service, this is the day when 70 percent of the blossoms on the Yoshino cherry trees, which surround the Tidal Basin, are open. Throughout the city, a variety of events are planned. Due to the nature of COVID-19, some will be virtual, but there will be opportunities to see the blossoms live. You will need to check with the festival organizers for more details.

Two fun things to do during the festival is to go art hunting. Local and national artists have created 25 giant cherry blossom sculptures that have interactive icons you can engage with to win prizes. Beginning March 20, search around the D.C. area. A new event is the Petal Porches.

Download a virtual map (see The Specifics) and plan a walk or drive around a D.C. neighborhood to see porches decorated with a cherry blossom theme.

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The Specifics WHERE TO STAY The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City RitzCarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/pentagon-city

WHERE TO EAT Top of the Yard - TOTYDC.com Top of the Gate - TheWatergateHotel.com/dine-and-drink/top-of-the-gate The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City RitzCarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/pentagon-city

WHAT TO DO The National Cherry Blossom Festival - NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org The International Spy Museum - SpyMuseum.org Hillwood Museum and Gardens - HillwoodMuseum.org Mount Vernon - MountVernon.org

The International Spy Museum is open. You will need a timed ticket, so make sure to purchase in advance so you aren’t disappointed. This museum is impressive, with lots of interactive experiences. You register as an agent during your initial briefing then complete challenges throughout your tour. Once you are finished with your tour you will enter the Spy Shop, one of the best museum gift shops in the country. A fantastic selection, they even have National Cherry Blossom Festival souvenirs.

With the weather so nice in the spring, venture to the Hillwood Museum and Gardens. This lovely estate was purchased by Marjorie Merriweather Post with the intent to establish a museum after her death. The gardens are set on 25 acres and have a variety of styles including a Japanese Garden and a Russian Dacha on the grounds, which is now used for special exhibitions.

The highlight of the museum collection is two Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs, the Twelve Monograms Easter Egg and the Catherine the Great Easter Egg. Post’s collection of Faberge is one of the finest in the world.

This is such a lovely property it is easy to spend a day.

There is also a restaurant on-site and a well thoughtout gift shop with many luxury items.

Another museum house worth visiting when the weather is nice is that of George Washington. Mount Vernon was his love, and on a nice spring day you can see why. The estate is over 40 acres on the Potomac River, and there is so much to see and do; you will want to plan your visit. The ticket process can be confusing, as you must purchase an estate pass and then add-on tours of the home and other specialty tours, which vary by day. For first-time visitors, tour the mansion (timed tours purchased in advance online) and then use the website to decide on an itinerary. So many options from a first-time visitor or family itinerary to a military or African American history. For foodies, follow the Food and Spirits Itinerary. An interesting fact: Did you know George Washington made whiskey? In 1779, the year he died, 54

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his whiskey distillery was one of the largest in America and produced over 11,000 gallons.

When planning your visit to D.C., visit Washington.org, the official tourism site for the area, for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 requirements and what is open. The situation is constantly changing, so check back frequently. There is a wealth of information on the area, and the site has some great ideas for your trip. Make reservations or purchase tickets ahead of time. Due to space capacities, many attractions offer timed entry, and if you wait until the day you want to visit, you may be disappointed, so be sure to plan ahead.

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CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram FOR THE CAKE INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 3/4 cup almond flour, sifted 4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 9 large eggs 1/2 cup white Erythritol Sweetener (I used Lakanto) 1/2 cup golden Erythritol Sweetener (I used Lakanto) 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups carrot, grated and lightly packed 3/4 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (27 g.) + 1/4 cup toasted for garnish (optional)

METHOD: • Preheat your oven to 350˚F and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, spraying the exposed sides with cooking spray. Set aside.

• In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut flour, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda and powder, salt and nutmeg.

• In a separate, large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs, sweeteners, sour cream and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the flour mixture and stir until combined.

• Gently fold in the carrots, pecans and coconut flakes until well combined. Let the batter stand for 10 minutes so the coconut flour can begin to absorb the moisture.

Your batter will be thick; this is normal.

• Divide the batter evenly between the two pans, spreading out smoothly. Bake until the sides are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature (1.5 bricks) 3/4 cup sour cream 3 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup powdered Erythritol Sweetener (I used swerve)

METHOD: • In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and sweetener on high speed until fluffy. Add in the vanilla and beat until combined and smooth.

• Place one layer of the cake bottom side up on a cake stand. Spread 3/4 cup of the frosting all over it evenly. Then, place the other cake bottom side up gently on top.

• Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake to make the crumb coat. It doesn't have to be pretty, it's just to seal in the crumbs. Chill for at least an hour, up to overnight. Put the remaining frosting in the fridge as well to firm up.

• Once chilled, frost the entire cake with an offset spatula. Garnish with extra coconut, if desired.

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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, pipinghot pizzas, using only the freshest ingredients around.

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COMPASS GRILLE Bonners Ferry's first food truck and winner of BF's Finest Burger 2019. At Compass Grille, you'll find a delicious variety of perfectly cooked burgers plus tasty wraps, sandwiches and sides. Breakfast is back on the menu Thursday-Saturday only with legendary biscuits & gravy, burritos and more. Takeout, on-site dining and delivery available Monday-Wednesday 11am-4pm and ThursdaySaturday 6am-6pm.

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At Badger's Den Cafe and Latte, you'll be greeted with fast, friendly service with a smile. On the menu you'll find delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! 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! Open 7 days a week, 6am-2pm

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

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

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TAVERN AT THE LODGE Looking to excite your taste buds? Guests will be treated to starters like Escargot and Spanish Shrimp; new lunch offerings to include Lamb and Beef Gyros Kabob and Shoarito Mediterranean Burrito; more than a dozen entrees such as Chicken Piccata, Cioppino and the 12-ounce Ribeye; and a variety of delicious house-made soups and salads. Open for dinner 5-8:30pm Thursday-Sunday.

Reservations recommended.

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

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GRAMA J'S BEIGNETS Experience a trademark taste of New Orleans, where you’ll find Grama J serving up freshly made beignets, plain or in classic breakfast styles, and delicious crepes both sweet and savory, as well as fresh authentic chicory coffee and hand-drawn espressos. Linger over your meal while reading on a comfy couch or playing board games in front of the fireplace in her cozy dining room.

Open Thursday-Saturday 7am-3pm, Sunday 7am-1pm.

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ach year, the Saturday prior to Easter Sunday, Bonners Ferry families and their children gather, with the feeling of excitement with baskets in hand, faces aglow with smiles, accompanied by the sounds of giggles, as they wait in anticipation for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt to get underway. And this year will be no different, as it will once again make its way to the Bonners Ferry Fairgrounds Saturday, April 3. The hunt begins promptly at 11am, so don’t be late!

and his staff at Super 1 for their continued support, as they will help supply treats to fill the plastic Easter eggs for the hunt.

Children will be divided into five separate age groups: ages 0 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 8 and 9 to 10. Parents are encouraged to help their youngest ones (up to ages 3 or 4 as needed), as it can be a little overwhelming.

“After that age, those kids don’t need any help. Probably safer if the adults stay out of the way,” laughs Glenda.

Originally started by the Bonners Ferry Lions Club decades ago, This is a fast-paced event, and once the start announcement is made, the Bonners Ferry Rotary took over the event when the Lions Club the “hunt” is over within 15 minutes, if not sooner. disbanded several years back, according to Glenda Poston, chair of the 2021 Rotary Easter Egg Hunt.

Though the Rotary is not in need of donations for the event, they would appreciate community support. Rotarians will be boiling and coloring “[We aren’t] sure if this year will have an Easter Bunny in attendance, the eggs this year, and for those who would like to help, Glenda asks that will remain a surprise, but look for the Easter Bunny’s helpers; they that you call 208.267.7243, leave a message, and she’ll get in touch may be wearing ‘ears,’” she smiles. “They will ensure that each and with you. every child in attendance will get eggs. There will be hard-boiled eggs and then there will be surprise eggs, which hold just that—a surprise!” Rain or shine, the event will take place, Glenda affirms. “The Easter Bunny doesn’t care about the weather and just wants to see The Rotary would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Jeff Hamley happy kids.”

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Come March, the waters start to flow and it’s prime fishing season in North Idaho. Daylight savings time begins on March 14, giving you plenty of extra daylight to get outside and hit the rivers, streams and lakes with family or friends. Fish and Game expands its stocking operations in March, when the waters open up and become suitable for trout, making it the ideal time to catch trout, steelhead and a wide variety of other fish. It may still be a bit chilly, but warmer temps are around the corner.

Bundle up, grab your rod and reel, and a buddy, and head out for some spring fishing in one of North Idaho’s beautiful lakes or rivers.

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March may still be cold way up here in North Idaho, but spring is here, and that means gardening is just around the corner. It’s still too cold to plant outside, but now is the perfect time to get your spring garden seedlings started indoors, so they’re ready to go once the last freeze is over. Take advantage of the longer days and warmer temperatures to get your seeds, soil and garden area prepped, and start getting excited for the bounty of spring and summer to come!

ENJOY THE LAST OF WINTER SEASON SPORTS Before the final snow starts to melt, take to the mountains for some final winter adventures. If you haven’t had enough of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, now’s your chance to get it in. Temperatures are warming up and the snow may be disappearing in the valleys, but there’s still plenty of opportunities in the mountains. Spring skiing often boasts sunnier, warmer days for those bluebird skiers, giving you one final chance to appreciate all that winter in North Idaho has to offer before you pack your gear away for the summer. Head up to Schweitzer Mountain or backcountry for some last winter adventures before things start to heat up.

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