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INVENT IDAHO The state’s most forward-thinking students submit their inventions for a virtual competition

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Just as a contractor lays out plans before beginning construction on a new home, we, ourselves, are the ones who will first lay down the foundation for which our lives are built. This requires strategic planning, the right knowledge and tools, patience and dedication. There will, of course, be those situations (some within our control, others which are not) that throw us from our path, and we sometimes find ourselves having to pursue a different route—though with the same final destination in mind.

As with all things in life, we must start from the ground up. If our foundation is weak, we will be unable to support all that relies on that foundation. If we find ourselves struggling and questioning ourselves, weakening our stability, those who lean and rely on us won’t have the support they need,

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HOME

The state’s most a virtual competition for their inventions

A Happy Mother’s Day to all of those strong women who are the foundation of their families, creating homes filled with love, happiness and stability. And this Memorial Day, may we remember and honor all of those men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country and its people.

THIS MONTH IS BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL'S HOME BUILDING ISSUE! Our May cover features a beautiful handcrafted full scribe log home, built

by Caribou Creek Log Homes, which overlooks beautiful Bull Lake in Troy, Montana. It is based on one of the company's more popular floor plans—the Koocanusa.

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HO INVENT IDA g students submit forward-thinkin

If the past year has taught us anything, it is how to adapt to new, ever-changing situations. If we reflect on ourselves and our lives, and how much they have changed in the past year, I am sure that everyone of us can agree that we found a strength and perseverance we didn’t know we had. Our foundation has become stronger, we have become closer—even if from a distance—to those in our lives. Though what the future has in store for each one of us is uncertain, we can—and will—take strength from our core to create a future that will withstand all hardship, standing tall, proud and strong.

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IN FOCU S

Punch it Up! The art of design is not a linear path

Invent Idaho: The state’s most forward-thinking students submit their inventions for a virtual competition

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Rockey Lee Burkholder: Bonners Ferry’s Living Local Finest Person of the Year; a life well lived

A Season of GROW: Community garden project jumps into another season

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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 Turner Plumbing: Boundary County’s trusted residential and commercial professionals

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LI F E & COMMUNITY

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F E AT U R E S TORY

A Place to Gather with Neighbors and Shop Local: It’s time for farmers market season!

Anna Bliss, Senior, Bonners Ferry High School

Nonprofit Chooses Unity Over Division: Compassion Connect

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sneak peek into May ...

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What to know when you are looking for a new home

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TH E BU ILDIN G P R OCE S S

FOOD & DR IN K

Stroke During a Pandemic: A personal story

Who to hire: A few things to consider when selecting a contractor

Your local guide to the tastiest hot spots around town

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H E ALTH & L IFE STYLE

2021 BUILDING TRENDS

TRAVEL & LE IS U R E

Architecture evolves alongside changes in the modern lifestyle

Washington’s Cascade Loop: The Ultimate Summer Road Trip, Part I

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Punch it Up!

THE ART OF DESIGN IS NOT A LINEAR PATH

By Deann Hammer, Interior Designer

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ith the surge of spec builder housing developments arising in the Northwest, it is important to make your mark and captivate design character in your home.

No two homes are meant to look alike, and the people who live in them should attempt to let their personality shine through.

One of the best ways to add personality and warmth to a home is to wallpaper. I know—it can be scary. But the industry has changed, and wallpaper options are now limitless. Gone are the printed floral Grandma papers of yesterday, and here to stay are bold geometrics and natural textures.

Peel-and-stick papers give homeowners the option of a do-it-yourself quick transformation, or you can hire a pro to install a more permanent version. Often homes have too much drywall, and it’s a pleasant relief to cover it up and add texture and pattern to a room.

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If you have box-beamed ceilings, papering the ceiling with a textured paper can also have a dramatic effect.

Patterned carpets are also a fun way to jazz up a space. I love to add patterns on a staircase runner or a living room carpet. Pattern in carpet adds life to an often passed by space and hides more dirt from foot traffic with a pattern underfoot.

False beams are a new trend that makes a huge impact on the feeling of a room. They are constructed out of Styrofoam, are incredibly light and easy to install. (Just attach a 2x4 to the ceiling, and the beam attaches to that.) They look incredibly real and add definition to the “fifth wall” of a room. Most can easily be purchased online. They look terrific in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen and dining areas.

Window treatments were so overdone in the ‘80s and ‘90s, it took me quite a while to bring them back. The current trend is to lose the heavy

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Here to stay are bold geometrics and natural textures. fabric “drapery” and add a textured roller shade with a valance on all windows. Continuity is the name of the game, so create a color/texture theme—and stick with it. Roller shade valances are made from the same fabric as the shade, and they soften the window opening, creating a terrific backdrop for your furnishings.

If you feel you need that extra layering of drapery, keep it light, fresh and simple with a solid linen or sheer panel in a neutral color. Typically, each side of most windows will accommodate two panels from an average retailer.

Accessories should be of the correct scale/size. Larger is often best with fewer pieces. Stick to a theme and strive for quality.

Large plants (real or faux) in a simple decorative pot that is a minimum of 30-to 34-inches tall is a terrific way to add dimension to the corner of a room and add visual appeal. My favorites are fiddle leaf fig, mother-in-law tongue (a.k.a. snake grass) and any kind of yucca.

Stay away from ficus, as they are messy and drip sticky droplets onto your floor.

If you need help punching up the look of your home, seek out a local interior design professional who can help you get to the finish line!

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A Drain or a Fountain EVERY DAY, WITH EVERY CONVERSATION, WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ELEVATE EACH OTHER ByTrish Buzzone, Thinking Partner, Executive Director, The John Maxwell Team

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f you have ever built or remodeled a home, you know the unique combination of joy, stress, hope and patience involved in the process. By investing skilled labor, as well as a lot of trust, active listening, hope and humor, we bring our vision to fruition.

Of course, we know that project is just the beginning. It’s the relationships we cultivate in our homes that really matter: the shared moments of laughter, love, hope and fear, as well as the disagreements, misunderstandings, and other opportunities to grow. All of these conversations form the relationships that transform a house into a home.

Like every great house, a healthy relationship needs a strong foundation. For a home, that might mean a slab, piers or pilings. While each style is different, they all work based on the same immutable laws of physics to produce a stable foundation on which to build a safe, comfortable home. In the same way, a foundation of mutual trust and respect gives us a foundation on which to build strong, healthy relationships. To this, I would add one more foundational element: influence. When we trust someone, we invite the energy of their influence to work in our lives, and we invest our own influence to work in theirs. We rub against each other and we rub off on each other, sharing and transferring energy, perspectives, and attitudes.

The frame of a home shapes the environment in which we live, setting the boundaries and giving us a sense of space and place, privacy and connection. And, like a framer connecting wall frames and roof trusses, when we are intentional about making healthy connections, we create a positive, aspirational environment.

We do this by actively listening to each other, by practicing aggressive empathy, and by looking for opportunities to offer humor, heart, help and hope. These connections, like the walls and

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roof of our home, become boundaries that offer warmth, comfort and safety.

And, like a home build or improvement project, just because the work has been completed doesn’t mean the job is done. Our relationships require regular, proactive maintenance. We have to invest the time and the energy to keep them safe and healthy. We do this in our homes by checking the systems for leaks, cracks and wear by changing filters, cleaning fixtures and taking proactive action to prevent problems before they happen.

We do this in our relationships by sharing positive energy and looking for ways to add value and elevate every experience.

We all know people who, when we’re around them, our energy is drained. We’ve probably been those people before. That’s a choice. We choose to be a drain or a fountain, elevating energy or bringing it down. When we choose to elevate, we’re tapping into positive energy that will lift us as it elevates others. Even when we feel tired or discouraged or frustrated, when we just don’t “feel it,” that positive energy is there for us. We choose to let it flow through us … or not.

If you’re in a rut, or you’re feeling discouraged or stuck, or you just want more positive energy in your relationships, try this: Take a moment and look for an opportunity to lift someone up.

Choose to be a fountain because, when we seek to elevate others, we tap into energy that lifts us up as well.

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ROCKEY LEE BURKHOLDER BONNERS FERRY’S LIVING LOCAL FINEST PERSON OF THE YEAR; A LIFE WELL LIVED

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By Jillian Chandler

WHEN ROCKEY’S 95-YEAR-OLD MOTHER, VALDIE, RECEIVED THE NEWS THAT HER SON HAD BEEN CHOSEN AS FINEST PERSON OF THE YEAR, SHE SOBBED.

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f Rockey was alive to accept the award, he would be smiling so wide he could eat a banana sideways. Then boast to everyone with bust-your-buttons pride, a rare combination of humble and proud.”

“We figured if either got COVID, they would die.

And if one died, the other would die of loneliness.

Luckily, Valdie survived because of faith, family and community support. Her front door’s been a swinging door.”

Last month, with much anticipation within the community, Bonners Ferry Living Local was excited to release the names of the winners of the 2020 Finest Awards, and to the delight of many—if not all— Bonners Ferry native Rockey Lee Burkholder was recognized as Bonners Ferry’s Living Local Finest Person of the Year.

During Rockey’s 10-day hospital stay, he received over 500 cards from his “fan club” in Boundary County and across the United States. The ER nurses at Bonner General took turns reading the cards to him over their lunch hour. “Thankfully Rockey got to hear and feel the love others had for him, and to be told of special things he’d been part of, before he departed,” Marty says.

Though bittersweet, as Rockey passed away due to complications from COVID in late 2020, it is a reminder to the Bonners Ferry community the lasting impression Rockey left on his neighbors, and that his legacy will not soon be forgotten, likely to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Rockey, who was born and raised in Bonners Ferry, living all 72 years of his life here, with his mother, and best friend, Valdie by his side. Unfortunately, Rockey was diagnosed with COVID the day after Thanksgiving 2020 and died on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7.

“We were deathly afraid of Valdie or Rockey getting COVID. Valdie with her age and Rockey with a history of respiratory disease (asthma),” recalls Marty Becker, Rockey's brother-in-law.

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“Rockey was love. Like love, describing Rockey would be nebulous but easily understood by anyone who met him,” shares Marty. “He was uncorked optimism, unbridled joy, overflowing with compliments for the ladies, never at a loss of warnings or insults for the gentlemen, and giving. People remember Rockey for dressing in vibrant colors, always waving or saying hello no matter the situation, engaging in light conversation or banter, and walking back and forth to town across the bridge.”

As Marty reflects on their beloved Rockey, before the internet, before mobile phones, before online news sources, he says that Rockey was THE source of news around town. Who was born, who died, what accident happened where, what business was opening up, what was closing down, who was dating, getting married,

THOUGH ROCKEY’S LIFE WAS CUT ALL TOO SHORT, IT IS AN IMPORTANT REMINDER TO LIVE EACH AND EVERY DAY TO THE FULLEST, TREATING OTHERS WITH KINDNESS AND A SMILE.

divorced, having an affair, a baby, building a new home, leaving town, movie and restaurant reviews … you name it. “The great thing was, Rockey didn’t let truth get in the way of a good story. We used to joke with Rockey that ‘the truth ran through this story on stilts.’”

When Rockey’s 95-year-old mother, Valdie, received the news that her son had been chosen as Finest Person of the Year, she sobbed. “As a family, it was a totem to all the good Rockey brought to Boundary County and a community that mothered him and treated him like family,” adds Marty. “The saying, ‘It takes a village,’ couldn’t be truer for Rockey.”

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When asked to choose just one word to describe Rockey, “Rainbow” was Marty’s response.

Why? “Because he was bright, appeared on days when you needed to see something special, and that there was a treasure of personal attributes at either end.”

Though Rockey’s life was cut all too short, it is an important reminder to live each and every day to the fullest, treating others with kindness and a smile. Everyone loves to be noticed, listened to, complimented and sent away happier than you found them, and Rockey made sure to do his part in bringing a little ray of sunshine to all he encountered.

The fact is, there will never be another Rockey.

It would be impossible. But Marty says that dozens of people who knew Rockey have suggested ways in which to honor him and continue his work within the community— with children and the elderly specifically.

“There’s talk of a permanent memorial on the bridge, a Rockey Burkholder Day, or tossing a small stone in the river every time you cross the bridge with a positive thought or prayer for someone in need,” Marty smiles.

However you choose to do so, let’s all remember, and celebrate, Rockey Lee Burkholder, Bonners Ferry Living Local’s Finest Person of the Year for 2020.

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By J illian Chandler

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he sun is shining, flowers are beginning to make their way up fresh produce, spices and baked goods, to handmade soaps, handspun from the earth, the trees are beginning to blossom; all signs yarn and more. of good things to come. But one thing you won’t have to wait Mark your calendars for these upcoming for any longer is to once again enjoy Bonners special events: May 8, Flowers for Mom (just in Ferry’s very own farmers market, which kicked EACH SPRING, THE CITY time for Mother's Day!); June 5, Plants for your off on April 24.

Garden; June 26, Kids' Day; July 24, Flower Each spring, the City Parking Lot comes alive, Faire; August 21, Garlic Festival; September PARKING LOT COMES bustling with local farms, food producers and 18, Harvest Party; and October 2, Customer artisans coming together to share their goods Appreciation Day—and the last day of ALIVE, BUSTLING WITH with the community. 2021 brings with it all the the market. wonderful goods the market is known for, along LOCAL FARMS, FOOD The Holiday Market has been scheduled for with a new market manager, Marcia Kirby, November 13, and there's more! This year, who is looking forward to meeting Boundary PRODUCERS AND The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market will be County’s vendors and visitors. hosting a Winter Market on December 4, 11 ARTISANS COMING If you are looking to support those in your and 18, at Memorial Hall at the Boundary community by purchasing local goods made County Fairgrounds. with love, then the Bonners Ferry Farmers TOGETHER TO SHARE For those interested in becoming a vendor Market is the place to be each Saturday now at the 2021 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, through October 2, with market hours 8am to THEIR GOODS WITH applications can be filled out online by visiting 1pm. Each market day, shoppers will be treated BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. to nearly 30 vendors with everything from

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A SEASON OF GROW COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT JUMPS INTO ANOTHER SEASON

by ABIGAIL THORPE

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n 2009, the GROW community garden project started on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran as a way to help educate the community on sustainable growing practices, provide a source of healthy, good food to those in need, and to help support and expand the local food system.

Fast forward over a decade, and the project is growing and expanding to help not only those in the community, but new members moving in who need help or assistance in learning what and how to grow in the North Idaho climate.

“We believe that gardening is a healthy activity and can produce quantities of healthy, tasty food of superior taste and quality,” explains GROW President Gray Henderson. “So, in addition to actually providing an opportunity to grow food in plots or raised beds, we are also trying to educate the public in ways they can do it on their own at their own residence.”

Started as a joint venture between the University of Idaho Extension and local community volunteers, GROW was and still is the only community garden in Bonners Ferry. “Much of the original focus remains the same today,” continues Henderson. “Supplying opportunities for citizens to rent plots that are organically maintained in which to grow their own produce, supplying produce to local food banks and the restorium, as well as to some of the local lunch programs.”

This year, in addition to offering in-ground and raised garden plots for rent to the community, GROW is planning the installation of a pollinator garden containing plants that attract pollinating insects to the garden and

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area. “In addition to serving the garden, it will also be a demonstration of how individuals can establish similar plantings on their own property,” says Henderson.

They are also considering establishing a permanent plot of perennial berry crops as a demonstration and for the community to enjoy, and will be planting two flower beds that people can come cut from to enjoy at home.

In 2019 GROW introduced Little Free Gardens to Bonners Ferry, when they partnered with local businesses to offer small container gardens open to the public to gather from. This year, they plan to continue the program with over 50 sites. “The purpose of the LFG program is to show how easy it is to grow healthy food in small spaces and provide an opportunity to taste produce from those gardens,” explains Henderson.

The community is invited to pick produce from these free gardens to take home and enjoy, no strings attached.

In addition to their community food offerings, many of the GROW volunteers are certified Master Gardeners and happy to give advice and tips for growing successfully in North Idaho. “We find this particularly helpful to new residents moving here from warmer climates,” says Henderson.

GROW is always looking for volunteers and helpers, and people can get involved in the community garden, rent a plot or volunteer by contacting Gray Henderson (520.561.0643) or Kate Painter (509.432.5755), or visiting GROW’s website at GrowBoundaryCounty.org.

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njuries to athletes can happen at any time. While most come during a practice or game, others can come at even more inopportune times—just ask Bonners Ferry High School senior Anna Bliss. “Junior year I was quarterback of our powder puff team during Homecoming week. We were playing against seniors and I made a run, and in the process, I twisted my ankle, tearing a ligament.”

In the classroom, Anna carries a 4.0 GPA and will be in the top 10 of her graduating class this spring. She is also very proud of her first place finish at both districts and at state for a public speaking competition through the group of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

She has enrolled in the Computer Science Program at the University of Idaho with an emphasis in cyber security. “Technology Anna would miss the remainder of her is always advancing, but it is also creating volleyball season and the entirety of her new problems. This creates an endless basketball season. She committed to hours of opportunity for cyber security specialists rehabilitation, which helped her get back to all to answer their true calling: to adapt and the sports she loves. “The great thing was I was overcome the unexpected. I am looking able to fully recover and play what little of our forward to this exciting challenge as I move softball season we had last year, and I was able forward with my education,” she explained. to play all my sports this year with no troubles.”

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INVENT IDAHO THE STATE’S MOST FORWARD-THINKING STUDENTS SUBMIT THEIR INVENTIONS FOR A VIRTUAL COMPETITION

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nvent Idaho operates with the future in mind, starting with today’s youth. Its mission is to “inspire, encourage and recognize students for their inventions, designs and innovations.”

concerns, restrictions and regulations in mind, Invent Idaho’s regional events were each held and judged virtually. The change didn’t affect its success; in fact, the organization was surprised to see an increase in numbers.

The Inventor’s Journal is a requirement for every participant. In the journal, inventors thoroughly track the entire invention process, starting with the idea and following it through various prototypes to completion.

North Idaho’s premier student invention program began in 1989 and has since impacted countless lives. Invent Idaho provides a platform to students to form valuable connections, build critical skills and find out how far their ideas can take them.

“Even in the midst of a challenging year, our number of participants in Invent Idaho held strong and steady, and our number of participating schools even increased,” shared Beth Brubaker, state director for Invent Idaho.

This year, with all regional events held virtually, each student was asked to record a continuous four- to six-minute video pitch to submit online. Parents were encouraged to let their young inventors complete all the necessary work themselves, except those related to safety and construction. Fresh and innovative only begins to describe the annual competition. The only program in Idaho dedicated to celebrating student creativity and innovation, Invent Idaho simultaneously develops key problem-solving skills within its participants. The program emphasizes an inventive thinking process designed to hone skills in creative thinking, construct knowledge and communication technologies.

Hosted annually at the University of Idaho, Invent Idaho is the state’s only program of its kind. According to its mission statement, Invent Idaho addresses “dozens of State Science Standards, as well as the number one Technology and Communication Standard, Creativity and Innovation.”

With the impact of the pandemic affecting the way students learn and interact, “educators and parents are seeking out fresh, innovative pathways for students to engage in learning,” the organization stated.

In 2021, they saw the participant count increase by over 50 inventors compared to last year.

With Idaho schools’ emphasis on STEM The process behind Invent Idaho begins with education, the organization hopes they can only students identifying a problem and designing an continue growing. innovative solution. The student inventors create blueprints, then a prototype of their invention— As many events have in the last year, the 2021 all while logging their progress in a journal and Invent Idaho convention took on a different preparing for the big pitch, a short presentation format from years past. Keeping COVID-19 to explain what they’ve created.

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Participants can contribute projects from a number of categories, with the choice of entering the competition on either an individual or team level. Categories include working models, in which students produce a full-size or scaled working model of their invention that works to accomplish a set goal, and non-working models, for those inventions that would be too large, technical or costly to actually build.

Additional categories include adaptations of inventions already in existence, gadgets and games, and Jules Verne, the fantasy-driven category encompassing projects too “futuristic or fanciful” to be judged amongst the more practical inventions. The Jules Verne category focuses most on originality and imagination, requiring a fully detailed drawing or 3D model to represent the idea.

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This year, two groups of students advanced to compete on a national level and earned free patent searches to further develop their inventions, including Autumn and Julianna Schwam from Hayden Canyon Charter. Three student inventors were selected to display their invention at the University of Idaho EXPO alongside the university’s senior engineering design project, including Chelsea Venning with her invention, the Plant Saver.

The Plant Saver is a device that guides a plant into the sunlight until it has reached its required time in the sun, when it’s then rotated back into the shade. Her idea was inspired by watching plants of her own suffer in last summer's wavering temperatures.

“I want inventions like this to help positively impact the environment and help keep smaller plants alive,” Venning shared. She hopes to continue participating in Invent Idaho throughout high school and eventually reach the world competition, building on her skills and experiences as she gets closer to making her ideas a reality.

Additional 2021 winners include Isabelle Meredith from Lakeland Junior High, who qualified for Nationals with her invention “Famous Monument,” and Ava Shields from Post Falls, Figpickels’ Pick Winner for "Dessert Rush."

Dessert Rush was inspired by Shields' love for board games. The game works by rolling a dice to move pieces around the board, collecting recipe ingredients along the way. Creating a game of her own took time, creativity and precision.

“The hardest part of creating this game was designing the cards,” Shields recalled. “I had to create them using extremely exact measurements.”

She then had to find just the right print shop to provide color copies of her designs.

The effort invested into creative projects like Ava's builds a strong foundation for Invent Idaho participants to forge a bright future.

“My goals for the future focus on working hard and accepting that change might be needed at times," Shields said, reflecting on her finished project. “I hope that inventions like mine will impact the world by giving people everywhere joy and happiness.”

Those looking to get involved can visit InventIdaho.com for information on participation, competition guidelines and sponsorships. Opportunities within Invent Idaho even include free training workshops that can be arranged for students to earn university credit. thinking and construct knowledge, encouraging innovation, creative engagement, research, math and writing. The impact of the event has reached far beyond the Northwest.

"The Idaho Invention Convention prepares students for the needs of the 21st century economy,” the organization stated. They are proud of empowering a new generation of innovators, critical thinkers and problem solvers.

The student inventors of Invent Idaho are in no shortage of bold, creative ideas.

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Creative thinking and innovation are qualities to celebrate, support and strengthen, especially within the young minds who are preparing to shape the future with their ideas. Invent Idaho is a unique event doing just that: celebrating the creative abilities of our youth.

“We hope all schools will continue to provide the Invent Idaho student invention program for their students, and that new schools, districts and parents will embrace the opportunity,” Brubaker stated. “These young inventors are the future of this country!”

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Lucas and Mike planned out their goals for the company and started taking action to move that direction. “When these two men put their minds to doing something, things start happening!” shares Charli Turner, Lucas’ wife and marketing and human resources administrator of Turner Plumbing.

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The Turner Plumbing team is comprised of a group of men who all take pride in doing quality work and leaving the customer happy at the end of each job they complete. “Every one of our guys comes with a unique skill set,” says Charli. One journeyman specializes in hydronic heat; one is a gas pipe specialist; another one of their journeymen is a master at service plumbing. “These men take pride in learning from each other to be the best they can be,” she adds.

When it comes to the success the company has seen in its 16 months of business, it is a result of Mike and Lucas’ strong relationship and leadership skills paired with a mutually strong work ethic. That trickles down to their team, who work hard each day to utilize their expertise to provide the best to the customers they serve. “We are constantly learning and striving to be better,” says Lucas. “We learn from each other and from the customer.”

Their apprentices are equally hard workers and fast learners. Along with working long hours, they are in school every day working toward their journeyman’s license and taking certification classes for Turner Plumbing’s new construction and underground department—Turner Dirt.

“We have a fantastic team of nine people who show up every day and give everything they have to make Turner Plumbing a success,” affirms Charli.

“We have the most top-notch team in North Idaho, and we are very proud to have them as part of the Turner Plumbing team.”

It is important for Lucas and Mike to take care of their employees, who dedicate their time and passion to completing each job they do with the

Mike and Lucas are both proud to be able to call Bonners Ferry home and contribute to the community through Turner Plumbing. Being able to own their own business in the place they love has given them the opportunity to have a career that allows them to live and thrive in Bonners Ferry.

In addition, the business is a family affair, as Mike's son Ryker works on the Dirt crew, while Lucas' daughter Cassidy works as the company's office assistant.

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hen asked about the guiding principle of their work with Compassion Connect, Christine Gilge and Kawehi Marshall of Compassion Connect Puget Sound quoted their inspiration from Jesus:

“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, love one another. This is how you will be recognized as my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:3435 (MSG).

The command to “love on another” is repeated three times.

Apparently, Jesus thought his followers might forget! And it’s true, sometimes they did. Sometimes they do. Compassion Connect was founded with the intention to combat that apathy through unity, so that the command to love one another is not forgotten.

In fact, Christine and Kawehi had several answers. They quoted verses of unity in the church. Oneness in Christ. “God is light.

In him there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5). Which they take to mean that light should be a part of their regular everyday interactions, infused into their work and their conversation.

They talked about many hands making light work. All their inspiration seemed to be about devotion to love. Love that they have felt from God, and love that they were interested in passing along. It is the kind of love that won’t let others feel isolated. Love that inspires connection.

Simply put, the drive of Compassion Connect is to equip community members to shine a light into dark corners. To see those who may feel unseen. To connect with the unconnected. To choose “unity over division and compassion over complacency.”

Their base is in Portland, Oregon, but Compassion Connect functions in Washington, Idaho and Arizona as well.

Practically, for Compassion Connect, this means bringing churches together to serve their neighbors in tangible ways. The idea being that churches, and people as a whole, are united by the commonality of their ancestry. Churches are united by a belief in Christ. The community is united behind the intrinsic value of the human being. No matter where their beginnings, no matter where those beginnings seem to be headed. While not everyone may share the same religion, most can agree that people are important. Compassion is essential. Compassion Connect ignites these common values to address two common community struggles: accessible health care and sex trafficking.

Compassion Connect partners with churches, law enforcement, the FBI, and nonprofits in the area to bring a whole solution to each community. In this way Compassion Connect is a larger resource, not just one part of the whole answer. Health care and sex trafficking require resources from all different corners of the community, and Compassion Connect works to see that happen.

Organically, by relationship. In this way no one part of the community is left on its own without support. The community is the ultimate benefactor of the partnerships that Compassion Connect creates.

One of the ways in which Compassion Connect helps their communities serve their neighbors is through community health care. Several local churches in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona unite to offer a free Compassion Health Clinic. They address a variety of health needs such as dental, physical therapy, nutrition, optometry, wellness and prayer. They even provide a

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tent with games and activities for children whose parents are in their various appointments. Health-care workers, nurses, social workers, food pantries and doctors from the churches in the community come together to offer these services, free of charge.

The most recent Compassion Clinic was hosted in Tacoma, Washington. Congolese and Kenyan refugees were brought by bus from Seattle, and cheerily greeted by the wide smile of the head social worker for the clinic.

She rode with the refugees up and down from Seattle, busily occupying herself with connecting to the refugee individuals and families, bringing comfort. Then she would begin her rounds with questions such as, “Do you need a translator?” or “How do you feel today?”

Refugees and community members are then met by the next round of people who guide them through various paperwork, signatures and triage, where their overall health is examined. They then wait to be treated by the various clinics within the church, according to their need.

Compassion Connect has several volunteer doctors, nurses and medical assistants to oversee the various clinics, as well as a medical team lead. They have special chairs and tables for physical therapy, and all the various equipment for fitting their patients with glasses.

Thanks to generous donors, Compassion Connect also has a large amount of dental equipment, which can be transported from state to state according to need. An entire dentistry chair and sanitized tools is rolled up into one unit the size of a large toolbox. They have several such “toolboxes” that they unpack for one clinic. It is quite the event!

At this most recent Washington Compassion Clinic, the co-founder of Compassion Connect, Milan Homola, attended along with the director of the Idaho branch, John McGee. In 2014, in Caldwell, Idaho, area churches held their first Compassion Connect community health clinic. Caldwell area churches are now expanding their resources to additional communities. The director and staff from the Idaho branch were visiting the Washington clinic to connect and learn from the providers there. As the Compassion Connect staff from South Sound in Washington welcomed the leaders and staff from the Idaho branch, their camaraderie was apparent. They wanted to share, to show and to support. Compassion Connect really does choose unity over division.

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The second need that Compassion Connect helps communities tackle is more difficult to address. Sex trafficking is a business that flourishes strictly because it does not often see the light of day. Its victims go unheard.

The missing youth and women of our communities disappear quietly because they are alone. They are unconnected, with few advocates. Finding them, hearing them, takes more than just a few people. Addressing trafficking requires not only the unity of the church, but the involvement of the whole community. Compassion Connect seeks to end sex trafficking by doing just that: spurring involvement. Bringing the unseen and unheard to the forefront.

The anti-trafficking aspect of the Compassion Connect ministry is called Adorned In Grace. Each local Adorned in Grace ministry is run by local directors and volunteers, and addresses their communities according to their need.

Anti-trafficking can be either preventive or proactive. This assures for a grass roots approach to each community; ears and eyes that directly connect to the present need.

Adorned in Grace is then subdivided into two parts, the bridal boutique and the ministry center. The Adorned in Grace bridal boutique sells gently used bridal and formal wear at a discounted price. The boutique, along with church presentations and the website, offer opportunities for awareness and community involvement. All proceeds from the boutique then go to the larger ministry of prevention and restoration.

From talking with Christine Gilge and Kawehi Marshall, who work within Adorned in Grace Puget Sound, the resources that prevent trafficking are often those that also offer restoration. Adorned in Grace Puget Sound works within the G.R.A.C.E. model, which is an acronym for Gospel, Resources, Activity, Community and Education/ Employment. Each man, woman or child who comes into the ministry offices are assessed with a G.R.A.C.E plan, to see where their practical and spiritual needs lie.

Practical needs are, of course, addressed first. Needs such as housing, food, safety and medical care are provided for through a network of larger community partners (such as community shelters). Unfortunately, these needs are extremely pressing and present. Christine receives at least one to two calls a month of rape, a missing child or suicide that have to do with sexual predators and violence. Some are more vulnerable than others, but safety is a concern for every child. Every woman. Every family.

This is why prevention is so key to the administration of Adorned in Grace Puget Sound. They do this through a variety of community efforts, including the arts! They showcase ballet and painting events that tell the stories of victims, bringing awareness for its prevention. Art is not just an effective mode for communication, but a healing balm for storytellers. They also hold classes and workshops to teach Power Over Predators, deal with societal pressures and combat isolation. A specific group, The Trophies of Grace, works with teenage boys. They even partner with a ranch to teach survivors practical life skills for future employment. Being on the ranch promotes healing, community and involvement. This brings safety and opens up avenues for conversation.

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This is where the tools for prevention also bring about restoration. Painting, dance, cooking classes, employment, empowerment classes, counseling and community involvement. Simply put, Adorned in Grace connects women and children with their communities, with safe professionals and compassionate care. This promotes a place of safety, allowing each person an opportunity to process, heal and move forward.

As our communities deal with an unprecedented time of isolation, Compassion Connect has not once closed its doors. If anything, their call toward action has only increased. While they have been cautious (the medical community is always gloved, sanitized and masked), inaction was simply not an option. Division is simply not a part of their mission. In all of their efforts, Compassion Connect has relied on the passion and the

dedication of their neighbors, volunteers and community. This has been especially valuable in the midst of these difficult times.

The gap in quality medical care toward the unrepresented has only widened throughout the pandemic. The Compassion Health Clinics have worked to close that gap this year, though hampered by fewer resources.

Meanwhile, isolation has agitated the already

Though hardships may grow, access to hope does not diminish.

pressing problem of sex trafficking. This year, Adorned in Grace has continued to bring attention and community action toward prevention and restoration. Their classes have not stopped (though some have moved online), their phones have not been turned off, and their contact with shelters and other various community resources have not been severed.

We are all very aware of this year's hardships, of the pressure that our communities have withstood. As we look forward to a future of promise, we can still look back and be grateful. Grateful that there are, and always be, organizations like Compassion Connect that never cease to shine a light into dark places.

Though hardships may grow, access to hope does not diminish. Compassion Connect shows us that we too can find common ground to choose unity over division. We too can look into the eyes of others and see the human. The person. We can, and do, choose compassion over complacency.

For more information and how you can get involved, please see CompassionConnect.org.

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STROKE DURING A PANDEMIC A personal story

By Wanda Wilkerson, BSN, RN, CEN, Stroke Manager, Boundary Community Hospital

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n February 2, 2021, at 2am, we received a phone call from the Sacred Heart Medical Center Emergency Department that our mother had a stroke. So began an emotional rollercoaster of events. We contacted family and headed to the hospital. We drove the two-and-a-half-hour trip not knowing if we would get to see her once we arrived. There is a worldwide pandemic going on, with COVID -19 visitor restrictions in every hospital.

To our amazement, we were masked upon arrival and ushered into the ED and allowed to see Mom. She was 95 ½ years old, and we had not been able to see her for over a year due to the pandemic! She looked frail and tired.

Her stroke symptoms were classic with slurred speech, left-sided weakness, and neglect. She recognized us right away, smiled through her mask and was able to tell us her story through her slurred speech.

She reported getting ready for bed in her assisted living facility when she felt dizzy and reached for something to grab and fell to the floor in her bathroom. She yelled out for help, as she couldn’t walk or get up, but because she always kept her medical alert bracelet in her dresser drawer rather than on her wrist, no one came for several hours. Her last known “well time” would be around 9:30pm. This is an important time to know, as it becomes a countdown time for the hospital to be able to render treatment. This is a Time Sensitive Emergency, and the longer one waits to seek treatment, the less chance there is to do any intervention.

She received a CT scan upon arrival to find out if her stroke was hemorrhagic (brain bleed) or ischemic (blood clot). The ischemic stroke is 80 percent more prevalent than the hemorrhagic type. She had the less common brain bleed, and we were told that they would observe her in the hospital ICU

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and repeat the CT scan the next morning to see if the bleed was the same or worse. They would also try to keep her blood pressure at a normal level.

After about five minutes in the ED, we were ushered out so they could admit her to the ICU, where we would not be able to visit her at all. We left, not knowing if we would ever see her again.

Her health reports changed daily, and she was transferred to a nursing home, where we were able to visit through a window a few times.

She took another turn for the worse and was transferred back to a hospital in the middle of the night two weeks after her initial stroke.

At this hospital, she tested positive for COVID-19 and quickly went into respiratory distress.

We called from the hospital parking lot and spoke with her wonderful nurse who instructed us to come in to say goodbye. Wearing appropriate PPE, we were allowed the gift of being able to hold our mother’s hands and love her at the bedside rather than her dying alone. She passed one-and-a-half hours after we arrived. She died of COVID-19.

Stories like this highlight the need to act quickly if you suspect a stroke. As a Level II Stroke Time Sensitive Emergency (TSE) Center, Boundary Community Hospital’s Emergency Team, Boundary Ambulance and Life Flight Network work together to move patients to definitive care as swiftly as possible to improve patient recovery. Remember to call 911 and tell the dispatcher that you believe this may be a stroke so that the TSE team can swing into action.

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Building Trends

for 2021

ARCHITECTU RE E VOLVE S A LON G SI D E C H AN G E S I N TH E MO D E R N L I FE ST Y L E

by TAYLOR SHILLAM

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rends in architecture and design naturally evolve alongside the lifestyle shifts that dictate how those unique spaces are used. As times change, the way we build must do the same.

The residential and commercial builds of 2021 have common qualities rooted in sustainability, open spaces and versatility. This year’s major building influences include a renewed closeness to nature, care for the environment and lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic.

Whether you’re looking to build, buy or rent property this year, noting the newest building trends can help refine your search. As you define the needs for your own living and working spaces, keep an eye out for the following building trends in 2021: Multi-purposed spaces After an emergence of open floor plans replacing the formal dining and living rooms of the past, multi-purpose rooms are shifting the focus into bigger, more diverse uses of a single space. Today’s homes are being designed to accommodate lifestyles that are steadily becoming more fluid, adaptable and open to change.

Multi-purpose spaces are here to stay, with large dens, great rooms and combined rooms becoming increasingly popular. Unique, customized

combinations will be seen, with trends toward high vaulted ceilings providing the possibility to enhance the all-encompassing nature of a great room.

Layered kitchens Even with the popularity of open and versatile rooms, there remains value in leaving something to the imagination. New homes are testing layered kitchens, with an open living and dining zone separated from a hidden working zone, to encourage a cleaner culinary display.

Layered kitchens can provide a larger, private storage space, while leaving major food prep and cleanup to be completed out of sight. A clean display for guests brings the focus to enjoying the dining experience.

Comfortable outdoor spaces Outdoor gatherings are on the rise, with elaborate outdoor rooms and patios becoming the new at-home hot spots. Functional outdoor spaces used for intimate gatherings or solitary moments of serenity are being created with specialized flooring material, creative enclosures and carefully chosen lighting to create an oasis experience just outside the home.

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To get more use from them throughout the changing seasons, patio heaters have taken many forms, including increasingly stylish and versatile fire pits, heat lamps and more. Using infrared light, gas, wood-burning fires, propane, electricity and more, outdoor spaces are more comfortable and common than before.

Natural influences With technology being an essential component of working and staying connected for many, more homes will reflect the desire to unplug throughout the day. Touches that promote a reconnection to nature while staying close to home are becoming more common, such as small balconies and terraces that make a breath of fresh air easily accessible. Trending “glass curtains” allow a full opening of a space at any time.

Architectural technology is developing to invite more natural light from the sun, using carefully chosen layouts, materials and a building’s available space in an effort to reduce the need for artificial lighting.

A focus on sustainability To respond to changes in the environment, including climate change, environmental regulations, and how and where people spend their time and resources, architecture is adapting to increase sustainability.

Climate change continues to be a hot topic with many industries jumping on board to support more sustainable practices. Architecture is no exception, with the demand for carbon neutral buildings in both residential and commercial settings on the rise.

Carbon neutrality related to architecture refers to the intention to reduce the carbon energy used by a building, starting with its construction and continuing through its use.

Using more environmentally friendly materials encourages a variety of materials to be used within the home. Architects are incorporating sustainable innovation by adopting new building technologies and new methods of designing environmentally friendly structures. New strategies include green buildings created of a sustainable material palette, designed to use local materials and reduce costs related to energy consumption and transportation.

Minimalism 2021 is seeing designers and architects go back to basics, leaving behind large framing and heavy detailing to focus back on the simpler, core elements of design. Supporting the trend toward sustainability, minimalist design takes the essentials and leaves the rest, with simplicity that uses modern, highquality materials to promote efficient heating and insulation.

Inside newer buildings and homes, expect to see more white interiors highlighted with neutral black and gray tones.

Advanced stay-home amenities Newer building designs are prioritizing the ability to do more while staying home, with designated spaces to work and exercise. With restricted access to gyms and studios, the implementation of home gyms is especially on the rise.

The gyms of 2021 aren’t just a tucked away corner of a spare room or garage.

Many will focus on complete wellness—a space to truly prioritize health. This can look like a complete exercise studio, a home sauna, or a meditation room with carefully chosen lighting, foliage and décor to match.

Architecture continues to evolve alongside changes in the modern lifestyle.

This year, look for the top building trends that focus on values rooted in health, the environment, and making the most of the space you call home.

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TO BUILD OR TO BUY WH AT TO KNO W WH EN YOU A RE LOOKING FOR A NEW H OME

by ABIGAIL THORPE

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he current housing market is unprecedented and fast, to put it mildly. If you’re in the market for a home in Northern Idaho or Eastern or Western Washington, you’ve probably had personal experience of how quickly the market moves, and how fast expenses can add up. If you’re wondering whether you should build or buy, you’re not alone. But there are some key questions you should ask yourself before you make the jump.

Time, needs and budget in most cases are going to determine whether you should build or buy. So, before you make a decision, ask yourself, “What’s my timeline?” “What am I looking for?”and “What is my budget?” At the end of the day, it’s possible to find something that will work for you, but if you have no idea of what you really need, it’s going to be a difficult process.

Should you build?

“The obvious benefit of building is that everything can be customized to your liking,” says Kristen Madden of Century 21, Four Season Realty in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. “It can be very difficult to find a pre-built home that actually checks off all of the boxes in a buyer's wish list.”

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As a buyer, you’re going to have to prioritize your needs and wants, and unless you’re building your own home (and sometimes often then based on cost and availability), you’re going to have to settle on some things.

If you have very specific requirements, you’re looking to build an estate on a larger property, or you’ve inherited some property and want to build, then building will naturally be a good fit, explains Dennis Cunningham of ActiveWest Development and Building in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. But be prepared to wait ... and pay.

“The most important question would be your timeline. New builds are averaging two years start to finish based on county backlogs and understaffing,” says Jennifer Hawkins, Managing Broker of the Key2See Team with Hawkins-Poe Realty in Gig Harbor, Washington. “The other question is budget. Due to COVID, building materials across the board are massively inflated from closed borders and shut-down plants.”

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“We always want to make sure people simply understand the time commitment,” adds Hawkins. “It really is like taking on another job. Partnering with and interviewing several builders will help you understand if it’s a good fit.”

Do your homework.

If you decide to build, make sure you do your homework. Be prepared for it to cost more and take longer than you expect—if you’re looking to save money, building probably isn’t the best option (unless you already own your land or are a licensed contractor and can do the work yourself).

“Usually, to go out and build new, it’s going to take longer, it’s probably going to have some additional costs that you might not be aware of,” explains Cunningham. Plus, if you’re new to the market, it’s going to be especially difficult to find a contractor, subs and even an architect who’s willing to work with you or has the time.

That’s where doing your homework comes in. Make sure you have reliable, good experts to work with. Check out their references, their licenses, their previous work and any reviews. In this market, you often don’t want to go with the first person available.

What about buying?

Well, you guessed it, this is a difficult market to purchase your dream home as well. But it’s possible to find a home—you’ll just, most likely, have to make concessions. “Most of the time the buyer has to prioritize 48

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their desires and, unfortunately, must settle or sacrifice on some of them,” says Madden. “Benefits of buying a home include the fact that it is already set up and hopefully move-in ready,” she continues. This typically means you won’t have to get permits, install utilities or drill for wells and septic.

“If you want what the majority wants, we can likely find it in a resale with moderate enhancements you can make to personalize [the space],” adds Hawkins. “However, if your specific design style or layout is not common ... building may be your best bet!”

The benefits to buying a new or existing home are time and cost, but you may have to sacrifice something on your wish list. With new builds, however, there is a chance to determine some custom features— as long as you get in early enough. If you purchase a new build before construction, you could have the opportunity to determine things like countertops, colors and more, explains Cunningham. A lot of builders are willing to do semi-custom, but you need to contact the developer before they even start construction to see if they have new builds available with semi-custom options.

If you’re considering an existing or older home, often the best question to ask yourself is how are the bones of the house. It’s much easier to update and refresh things like paint color, cabinets and flooring than to change a layout. If you find an older home with a sturdy structure and potential at the right price, it might be worth considering making some renovations to achieve your dream home instead of building from scratch.

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FOR YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET A F EW TH IN GS TO C ON SI D ER W H EN S EL ECT I N G A CO NT R ACTO R

by Colin Anderson

For those wary of dipping their toes into a sizzling hot real estate market, improving your existing home can be a nice alternative to getting into a bidding war for a new home. A new kitchen, bathroom, home office, outdoor patio or deck can breathe fresh air into your home.

There are plenty of contractors out there willing to do the work. Some are excellent, others not so much. Whether it’s a project big or small, it’s important to do plenty of research before hiring someone that will be making changes to your biggest investment.

Multiple Bids While it can be tempting to just go with the first person you meet, you might end up overpaying or with someone who might not be the right fit for your project. A lot of factors go into a contractor’s bid for a job like materials, time, crew, and the quality of the finishes. While one professional might use cabinets from a big box store, another might only use locally made products. You don’t want to get stuck overpaying for similar work, but if someone comes in quite lower than other bids, that’s a red flag as well. Get several bids, analyze them carefully, and go with your gut.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured Like other professionals that need certifications, there are required licenses contractors must have in order to run their business. Cities and counties vary in the permitting process, but your contractor should be familiar with all permits needed to begin work on your project. If a permit is missed and a building inspector takes note of the project, it could have to be demolished if it’s not up to code—and you might also be stuck with a large fine. Make sure the contractor carries insurance that covers themselves and any other workers who will be on your property.

Price vs. Quality For some, price is no object, but for the majority of us, you want the best quality materials, finishes and craftsmanship your budget will allow.

Be upfront about your budget during the bidding process. A good contractor will be honest when it comes to wants and expectations but can also find cost-saving measures. If they give you a quote, ask for a few ways they could cut costs without cutting too many corners.

If doing some of the demolition yourself allows you to upgrade from laminate to hardwood, perhaps it’s worth getting your hands dirty to save a little extra to re-invest in your project.

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THE NATION’S NEWEST SCENIC BYWAY – WASHINGTON’S CASCADE LOOP The Ultimate Summer Road Trip, Part I

By Marguerite Cleveland

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ith the weather warming up, thoughts are turning to summer vacations and what to do with the COVID-19 Pandemic still holding on. A summer road trip is a great way to travel with plenty of outdoor activities and easier social distancing.

Washington’s Cascade Loop is now the nation’s newest scenic byway, and it is an epic journey taking you to coastal islands, highlights of aviation history, the Cascade Mountains, gorgeous lakes and a plethora of charming small towns. This trip is a loop, so it is easy to access whether you are beginning in Idaho or Washington. So, gas up your vacation vehicle and let’s get going.

Your journey begins crossing on to Fidalgo Island and the charming town of Anacortes. Cute shops and restaurants abound. It is also a gateway to the San Juan Islands. You can take a side trip by walking on a Washington state ferry to spend a day in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

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THE STUNNING LANDSCAPE OVERLOOKING THE PUGET SOUND OFFERS SOME INCREDIBLE HIKES ON THE BLUFFS, BEACHES AND THROUGH HISTORIC FARMLAND.

Whidbey Island One of the highlights of this area is the Deception Pass bridge. It is a very scenic drive and one of the most iconic in Washington. Once you cross the bridge, take time to stop at Deception Pass State Park. Head to the parking lot by the water, where you can get a great view of the bridge for a photo opportunity. The park is on both sides of the bridge with some great hikes.

Next head to the darling town of Coupeville, and make it your base for a day or two. Stay at the Fort Casey Inn in the historic quarters, which were built for Army officers before World War I. The cottages are comfortably furnished while keeping their historic charm. They are just a short walk to beaches, trails and a bird sanctuary. For a vintage experience, plan to see a movie at the Blue Fox Drive-in Theater. There is something about watching a movie under the stars.

If you have been watching CNN’s "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," this is the stop for you. The first episode focuses mainly on Neapolitan Pizza and Enzo Coccia. Surprisingly, in Coupeville you can visit Ciao, an Italian market and restaurant. Chef Mark Laska apprenticed under Enzo Coccia and is certified by the Italian Minister of Agriculture to make authentic Neapolitan Pizza. The pizza is good, but the cannoli are to die for. Laska settled in Coupeville because of its proximity to the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve and access to heritage farms. You

may not be able to go to Italy this summer, but you can replicate the experience on Whidbey Island.

Take some time to explore the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The stunning landscape overlooking the Puget Sound offers some incredible hikes on the bluffs, beaches and through historic farmland. Many of these heritage farms are seeing new life with young families starting farming businesses.

Oak Harbor is a tiny hamlet with a one-block downtown area. The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum tells the story of how this small island town played an important role in World War II with the building of the Naval Air Station and the PBY-5A Catalina aircraft, which was one of the best search-and-rescue bombers of its time.

Langley is a cute waterfront town. My favorite site is the Whale Bell Park overlooking the Saratoga Passage that has a giant bell. If you see a whale, you ring the bell, letting everyone in town know there has been a sighting. You can easily observe gray whales in the spring right from shore. Orcas and humpbacks are seen throughout the year. It is exciting to see that telltale spout. In town is the Langley Whale Center, where you can get more information. Stop into Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar for a great meal, or purchase road trip provisions from their Seabiscuit bakery and small market.

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The Specifics WHERE TO STAY The Fort Casey Inn - FortCaseyInn.com

WHERE TO EAT Ciao - Ciao.store Saltwater Langley - SaltwaterLangley.com First and Union Kitchen - FirstandUnionKitchen.com

WHAT TO DO Blue Fox Drive-in Theater - BlueFoxDrivein.com Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve - NPS.gov/ebla Boeing Future of Flight - BoeingFutureofFlight.com Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum - FlyingHeritage.org Langley Whale Center - Facebook.com/LangleyWhaleCenter Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum - PNWNAM.org

Take the ferry from Clinton to Mukilteo. Stretch your legs at the Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and check out some of the waterfront restaurants.

Everett Much of the history of aerospace technology took place in Everett, the home of Boeing, a pioneer in aviation and the birthplace of the 747. The Boeing Future of Flight will take you on a tour of the factory—the largest building in the world by volume.

It is fascinating seeing these behemoth planes come to life. Not far away is the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, where you can see a vintage aircraft from the earliest days of aviation, as well as a great collection of tanks.

Snohomish This darling historic town is known as the “Antique Capital of the Northwest.” There are more than 175 antique dealers all within a six-block area. Downtown is also bustling with visitors checking out the boutiques and great local restaurants. There are also six wine tasting rooms all within walking distance of each other. Take some time to walk along the river and come back up into the residential area filled with vintage Victorian and the PNW staple—the Craftsman-style homes.

Make sure to have brunch at the First and Union Kitchen, which also has a great bakery onsite. The food is Pacific Northwest style, and you will usually find wild edible mushrooms foraged from local forests.

Grab some bakery treats for snacks on your road trip. They have a lovely courtyard you can eat in if you are lucky enough to snag a seat. Arrive early, as it gets terribly busy on weekends.

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of the trip. To reduce plastic waste, bring a refillable water bottle for each person. Portable chairs are nice to have, especially for stargazing. A coated tablecloth is essential for covering picnic tables, and you can wipe off any messes. Don’t forget trash bags, as many places require you to pack your trash out. Plan for the extreme weather changes along the Cascade Loop. The mountain regions and the coastline can be chilly, even in the summer while Eastern Washington receives extreme temperature highs.

For more information on the Cascade Loop, visit CascadeLoop.com. You can order a guide to the Cascade Loop, and the website has maps and ideas of where to stay, what to do and where to eat. The individual towns and destinations also have their own sites with more detailed information listed on the aforementioned website.

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WITH WHITE WINE MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE OVER HERBED CAULI RICE Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel, NTP You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram INGREDIENTS: For the White Wine Mediterranean Sauce: 3 tbs. avocado oil 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper For the Halibut: 1 tbsp. avocado oil 2 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 lbs. fresh halibut, cut into 4 fillets salt and pepper to taste For the Cauli Rice: 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt

METHOD: For the Cauli Rice: • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Add cauliflower rice and Italian seasoning and salt. Stir until cauliflower rice is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

For the White Wine Mediterranean Sauce: • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they're soft and blistering, but still hold their shape, 9 to 12 minutes.

• Add in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low.

• Stir in the kalamata olives, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper, and cook for 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

For the Halibut: • Heat oil and butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Pat the halibut dry with paper towels. Then season both sides of the halibut with salt and pepper.

• Place halibut in the oil and butter and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the halibut over and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until it's cooked through.

To Serve: • Place 1 cup cauliflower rice in the center of the serving plate, place a slice of halibut on top of the cauliflower and pour Mediterranean sauce over the halibut. Repeat for additional servings. (This recipe serves 4.)

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TWO TONES CAFE Two Tones Cafe is a restaurant where guests will enjoy flavors from around the world in dishes made using the freshest ingredients. With menu options ranging from Asian salads and nachos, to unique beef and chicken entrees, burgers, salads and desserts, there's something for everyone! Indoor and patio seating available. Open Monday-Thursday 11am8pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 3-8pm.

6536 Main Street | Bonners Ferry 208.417.3040 Facebook.com/ Two Tones Cafe

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.

Sit down, grab a slice (or two, or three) and dig in! Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am10pm. And ... they deliver!

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Happy Mother's Day! Tr e a t y o u r m o m w i t h u n i q u e d e c o r, a f l o w e r h a n g i n g basket or a gift card!

BADGER'S DEN CAFE AND LATTE

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

6551 S. Main St. | Bonners Ferry 208.267.1486 Facebook.com/TheBadgersDenCafe

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.

You can find them open Friday-Sunday from 12pm-close.

2673 Moyie River Road | Bonners Ferry 208.267.8649

Va s e d F l o r a l A r r a n g m e n t s Green Plants & Pots Candles & More Hours Monday-Friday 9-5 | Saturday 9-4 Mother’s Day Hours 9-12 6368 Main Street, Bonners Ferry 208.267.1129

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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 5-8pm Wednesday-Sunday.

Reservations recommended.

5952 Main Street | Bonners Ferry 208.267.7268

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.

Dinner served on the 3rd Friday of each month 5-9pm.

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osted by the Fry Healthcare Foundation and benefiting Boundary Community Hospital, the 2021 Boundary Community Corn Hole Tournament promises to be a fun day of social and competitive team competitions.

Scheduled for Saturday, May 29, fun will be had 1 to 4pm in beautiful downtown Bonners Ferry at Kootenai River Brewing Company (6424 Riverside Street) and Riverside Auto Center (6437 Bonner Street) with the social and competitive team competitions. Finalists will compete starting at 4pm at the Champion Arena on the patio of Kootenai River Brewing Company, followed by a high energy Advanced Player Corn Hole Competition.

Teams of two players (no substitutions once competition begins) include Social Teams ($60 per team), with prizes to include $200

for the winner, $150 for second place and $75 for third; Competitive Courts ($80 per team), with prizes of $300, $200 and $100; and Advanced Courts ($100 per team), with a $500 first prize, $400 second prize and $300 third prize. Rules and judges to be conducted by 7B Baggers Corn Hole League.

Proceeds will be used to fund new crash carts for the Emergency Department and a procedure table for the new Podiatry Clinic.

For additional details about this year’s tournament, and to register to participate, visit BoundaryCommunityHospital.org/foundation/ cornhole. Team registration is already underway, so make sure to sign up today!

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FLOWERS FOR MOM With Mother's Day just around the corner (this year it’s on Sunday, May 9), you will want to be sure to head to the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market on Saturday, May 8, where market goers will have the opportunity to browse a variety of beautiful fresh flowers from area farmers; a perfect gift for Mom or that special lady in your life.

Be sure to browse the variety of vendors to find that one-of-a-kind Mother's day gift that is sure to delight. The weekly market is now underway for the season, taking place from 8am to 1pm at Bonners Ferry's City Parking Lot. To find out more about the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, you can visit BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org.

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra will present a concert at 3pm Sunday, May 23, at Becker Auditorium. This concert will feature Daniel Beal, an accomplished seventh-grade pianist from Coeur d'Alene, performing Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto with the orchestra. Additional music will include American favorites by George Gershwin, Glenn Miller and Aaron Copland, along with an inspiring American Folk Hymn Medley and a knee-slapping/footstomping country hoedown. The audience will be entertained and enriched by this afternoon of music. There is no charge to attend, though donations will be accepted.

OKLAHOMA JR. After much anticipation (more than a year, to be exact), the Pearl Theater’s doors are once again open to the community, where smiles, chatter and laughter are sure to fill the space that has been vacant for months due to the pandemic. Oklahoma Jr. will grace the stage of The Pearl May 27 through 29. Directed by local talent Kelly Collett, who also directed last year’s Cheaper by the Dozen, the set is said to be incredible, the cast and crew amazing, and the performance one the whole family is sure to enjoy. For showtimes and ticket information, visit ThePearlTheater.org.

* Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Due to the current health crisis, there is the possibility that event schedules may change or events canceled completely. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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This one-day bicycle ride with 150-, 100-, 80-, 40- and 25-mile routes is presented on September 11, 2021, by the Sandpoint Rotary Club to benefit literacy and after-school reading programs for the Lake Pend Oreille School District and other Rotary community service projects. The 150-, 100- and 80-mile routes incorporate a newly paved route through Montana, alleviating traffic congestion on the customary routes leading into Clark Fork, Idaho.

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