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Q&A WITH MISSI BALISON OF MISSI BALISON FITNESS

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issi Balison first arrived in Sandpoint over 27 years ago, passionate about creating a lifestyle that would allow her to do what she loves, not work incredibly long hours each week just to survive, and she wanted to spend time with her first son. With a degree in exercise physiology, working as a trainer at a larger local gym seemed a natural fit. It was during her 15 years there that she realized the need for a smaller, more intimate setting for women to work out—a non-intimidating environment where women could feel free to learn how to achieve the results they wanted without judgment or feeling overwhelmed.

And so, Missi Balison Fitness was formed to help busy, productive, fun-loving women get to where they want to be.

Q. Tell us about the vision behind Missi Balison Fitness and its story.

A. Our mission at Missi Balison Fitness is to empower our clients (and each other) to live up to their full potential through fitness; to become healthier; develop more confidence; and feel unstoppable through motivation, education, and our commitment to lead by example. We believe that education inspires motivation. To do this we must continually be educating ourselves.

Our goal is to make our clients’ time here at Missi Balison Fitness the BEST part of their day! And to have them leave here feeling like they received 10-times what they paid for.

That doesn’t always look like a good sweaty workout. Sometimes it looks like laughter, or a hug and sympathetic support for a hard day, or a knowledge bomb that made all the difference in their motivation and drive.

Q. How is the local community so integral to both your business and vision?

A. I truly believe if we can make women feel better about themselves—stronger (mentally, emotionally and physically), more confident and radiant—we can also change the lives of the people they interact with each day and make the world, and our Sandpoint community, a better, happier place to be. We have just a few hours each week with our

clients, and it is our mission to send them out into the world being more awesome than when they came in!

give to others. This fulfills an area of wellness to help us help our clients be the best they can be in as many areas of life as possible.

Q. What makes MBF truly unique?

Q. Is there one person who has helped inspire you and your journey with fitness?

A. We are very intentional about what we are trying to achieve with our clients and the culture of our community here. We try to not only give them what they want but also what they need. They want results in strength and fat loss, and we are very focused on that, but we also know they need balance, mobility, physical and mental endurance, confidence, a social support system and trust.

We also recognize that success for some is just simply getting here. For some it is having a social connection or a stress outlet. Each person may not have a huge physical or fatloss goal, and we want to make sure we honor whatever it is they are coming here to receive.

Q. What are some future plans or visions for the business in the next year? Five years?

A. One of my visions is to create more incredible trainers. I want to share this incredibly fulfilling experience with other women who are also passionate about helping others succeed! We have an internship program our trainers go through here. I call this “a teaching gym.” I love to teach them all about this amazing career, but I also selfishly love watching their excitement grow when they watch others succeed.

Q. What do you love most about Sandpoint and being a business owner here?

A. It’s giving nature. I have been blessed to see how people in this community are so giving to and caring for one another. I love the fact that we are able to use the studio as an outlet to give back to the community. We’ve collected funds for Life Choices Pregnancy Center, the food bank, and we adopted a family for Christmas. This year I have plans to get our group of ladies out in the community helping with hands-on projects.

There is so much benefit to our health and mental well-being to both parties when we

A. I have been active my whole life so, to be honest, I don’t have a huge transformation story to share. But I would have to say that the support of my parents attending every single one of my cross-country and track meets all through high school and college made a huge impact. I always knew I had their support.

Mom made pasta every night before a meet, and Dad left work early so as not to miss a meet. That support was key. My dad is in such great shape at 90 years old, and I have always been so inspired at what great care he takes of himself. I want to be that example for my kids.

My husband has always been my biggest cheerleader. He really believes I can do anything, so I might as well try!

Kasarah, my head trainer and administrative assistant, is everything. She is an excellent trainer and so incredibly organized. She sees the big picture of what we are trying to accomplish in the lives of women here. I know she can run the gym effectively, allowing me to step away at times when I have needed to.

She is a complete gift.

Q. What piece of advice would you share to help inspire someone on their own journey?

A. Be intentional about creating your “team”!

And of course, I would recommend getting a coach. I could never have come this far without the support, care and knowledge of my coach.

It has been well worth the investment in myself because I also see it as an investment for my clients. I always hope that our clients see us as an investment in their future. If they stay healthy, strong and mentally well, they will be so much more effective for their spouses, children, and potentially their elderly loved ones they may be taking care of some day. It is so valuable to me to be able to be a part of those things for them.

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t is a nonprofit organization that affects nearly everyone in our community at one time or another. A place where we witness new life brought into the world, and a place where we say goodbye to loved ones as they end their life journey. We take our children, parents, friends and neighbors there in times of crisis and hold their hands as they face uncertain times. Bonner General Health is our community’s “Hometown Hospital” and has been with many of us through our life’s experiences, offering compassion and excellent care.

Looking back to where they were a decade ago, Bonner General Health has grown exponentially in both people served and the types of services provided. Where people once had to travel to Coeur d’Alene or Spokane for many services, they can now receive services right here in Sandpoint. For example, since Dr. George’s retirement several years ago, community members in need of eye care had to make the trip to Coeur d’Alene to see an ophthalmologist. Bonner General Health saw the need to bring this service back into our community.

With the help of the Heart Ball funds, Bonner General Health opened Bonner General Ophthalmology Clinic, led by boardcertified Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Torres, in February 2020. Bonner General Health and the Foundation are always looking for ways to keep quality health care close to home.

“The community has been extremely supportive of our mission, and we are grateful for the ongoing support we receive from businesses and individuals,” said Erin Binnall, Bonner General Health’s Director of Marketing and Community Development for both Bonner General Health and Bonner General Health Foundation.

The Bonner General Health Foundation has played an integral part in helping the hospital expand its services. Since it was revived in 2007, the Foundation has raised more than $1 million, a majority of which was in the past few years.

For many years the Foundation’s signature fundraising event has been the annual Heart Ball, which brings people together for an elegant night of food, drinks, dancing and fundraising.

In 2021, the Heart Ball was held virtually due to COVID, but it proved to be a record year for the Foundation.

“We did not know what to expect, as we had never done it this way before,” said Heart Ball Chair Georgia Simmons, a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees. “We were thrilled with the response and support from the community at a time when our Hometown Hospital needed it most.”

The event, along with a Donor Wall where people or businesses who donated a minimum of $5,000 received a special place of honor in Bonner General Health’s emergency room, helped raise over $200,000, which was used to remodel and upgrade the equipment in the Emergency Department.

“It was remarkable to see how much we were able to raise in uncertain times,” said Foundation President Justin Dick.

With the growth in our community and the increasing demand for services, Bonner General Health evaluated what the biggest needs are to best serve our community in the immediate future. It was based on that information that the Foundation Board decided what the Heart Ball funds will be used for in 2022. It was concluded that the best use of the money raised will be to install a second CT scanner and a third X-ray room specifically designed to image trauma patients, ultimately saving many lives.

“Bonner General Health is a level IV Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma Center. Time-sensitive emergency patients are seen at our ER and transferred to more extensive facilities equipped for life-saving intervention. The critical tool in diagnosing strokes and trauma in the acute setting is our CT scanner and X-ray machine,” explained Binnall.

Over the last seven years, the volume of CT scans has increased by 73 percent, and the X-ray volume has increased by 50 percent, making it difficult to always provide immediate imaging in trauma situations.

According to Daniel Holland, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Bonner General Health, the imaging for timesensitive emergencies, which include stroke, heart attack and trauma, has grown by 30 percent since 2018.

“Expediting a diagnosis is essential in determining where to send patients within the windows where lifesaving intervention can produce positive outcomes,” said Binnall, addressing the increased difficulty in providing timely care.

Currently, the existing CT scanner and two X-ray machines serve ER patients, in-patients and outpatients in the region.

Because Bonner General Health serves a geographic region of over 3,000 square miles of rural mountainous terrain with a population of 60,000 people, which can exceed 200,000 in peak tourist season, access to quality health care is essential to saving lives.

“With ever-tightening operating margins, the need to supplement capital expenditures became critical and remains critical,” said Dick. “The BGH Foundation is dedicated and passionate about this community’s health care by providing support financially and raising community awareness.”

THE HEART BALL The 2022 Heart Ball will be held on February 12. While every effort was made to hold the event in person, the decision was made to do so virtually again this year due to the uncertainty of COVID. “We encourage everyone to gather with those that they feel comfortable and join us for what promises to be a lively and fun time on February 12,” said Simmons.

There will be approximately 25 desserts to be auctioned online for two weeks prior to the event, with the desserts delivered to the winning bidders on February 12 to be enjoyed during the event.

“We have had an amazing response from business owners and private bakers to our request for desserts this year,” said

OV E R T H E L A S T 1 3 Y E A R S , T H E B O N N E R G E N E R A L H E A LT H F O U N DAT I O N ’ S F U N D R A I S I N G E F F O R T S H AV E CO N T R I B U T E D TO T H E F O L LO W I N G I M P R OV E M E N T S O R A D D I T I O N S TO T H E H O M E TO W N H O S P I TA L : • PORTABLE ULTRASOUND MACHINE • WARMING BLANKETS • RADIOLOGY MINI C-ARM • WOMEN’S IMAGING • OBSTETRICS DEPARTMENT • ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TABLE • EAR, NOSE & THROAT PROGRAM • OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC • EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Foundation Board Member Brittany Jacobson. Some of those desserts include a Flourless Chocolate Cake drizzled with salted caramel from Pend d’Oreille Winery, as well as Dish at Dover Bay’s amazing Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake paired with caramel and pretzels.

This year’s live auction items are sure to have something for everyone.

“We have a lot of diversity with this year’s auction packages and are grateful for the sponsorships we have received so far for these packages,” said Foundation Board Member Lisa Moline.

Among the packages is a trip to Nashville that will include tickets to the Grand Ole Opry, airfare and a whiskey tour. If you are looking for a sunny and adventurous getaway, a stay at Casa Dorado Spa and Golf at the Hilton in Los Cabos is for you! Included in this package are a cooking class for two at Flora Farms, a gift certificate to enjoy craft cocktails at Acre, and a $1,500 gift certificate to Cabo Adventures, where you can choose your own adventure. For those who wish to explore an amazing national park complete with glamping, a trip to Moab National Park is also something up for auction.

For those wanting to stay local, the auction provides a weekend stay at Schweitzer that includes lift tickets and a gift basket.

Lastly, Pack River Store is donating a gourmet dinner for 14 people, complete with wine. It’s a great opportunity to gather friends and enjoy the amazing food that local chef Alex Jacobson has to offer.

If you are wondering how you can enjoy this free virtual event, you can sign up at BonnerGeneral.org/heart-ball, and instructions will be emailed to you on how to sign up and do your online bidding.

“We are still looking for sponsors and want to remind people that if they donate a minimum of $5,000, their name or business name will be memorialized on our Donor Wall, which we created last year,” said Molly Behrens, Community Development Coordinator for Bonner General Health.

“With funds going toward a second CT scanner and a third X-ray room designed to image trauma patients, the result will be patients can receive immediate care in their home community, reducing travel time and expense, and ultimately saving lives,” added Binnall.

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“MANY COMPANIES FOUND OUT THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES CAN WORK AS EFFECTIVELY FROM A COMPUTER AT HOME. THIS OPENS UP A NEWFOUND FREEDOM FOR FOLKS, BECAUSE THEY CAN NOW LIVE ANYWHERE—AND STILL EARN A GREAT INCOME. PEOPLE CAN NOW LIVE CLOSER TO ACTIVITIES THAT THEY ENJOY: HIKING, 22

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hen shopping for a new home in North Idaho, there are many ways to go about it. There is some shock value when looking at housing prices in the area, but the price of the home doesn’t tell the whole story. Real estate agent, and the man with the plan, Dave Spencer, suggests looking at one’s home purchase through different lenses and finding the best option for you.

“I believe that housing will continue to be a great place to invest your money for the next several years,” Spencer said. “I also believe that Sandpoint will be a wonderful place to do just that. A home is a tangible investment that you can actually use, enjoy, share and improve while it’s appreciating in value. It’s also an investment that utilizes a powerful wealth-building strategy: leverage.

For a fraction of the property’s value and some closing costs, you can be living in your own home, and growing an asset.”

While COVID-19 has greatly affected everyone’s lives in one way or another all over the world, the trend for more and more people to work from home or get outdoors has also affected home purchasing.

“Many companies found out that their employees can work as effectively from a computer at home,” Spencer said. “This opens up a newfound freedom for folks, because they can now live anywhere—and still earn a great income.

People can now live closer to activities that they enjoy: hiking, boating, skiing, etc.”

They’re leaving the traffic congestion and overcrowded, bigger cities for fresh air, blue skies, and a place with that hometown feel, yet with all the amenities that they’re used to. Those are all the things that Sandpoint has to offer.

For those of us who live in Sandpoint, Idaho, we know the allure of living in harmony with nature, while trying to make a living. And with this growing trend of being able to work from anywhere, the pursuit of one’s desire to live in or around the great outdoors can now be a dream realized for many; a trend that Spencer suggests will continue.

“More folks I’m working with seem to be seeking more freedom from the rat race,” he shared. “They feel like they’re on a non-stop spinning wheel and want to get off of it. They have a sort of entrepreneurial spirit and want to have their own space, their own place. They want to call the shots, make their own decisions, do it their way. So, they’re leaving the traffic congestion and overcrowded, bigger cities for fresh air, blue skies, and a place with that hometown feel, yet with all the amenities that they’re used to. Those are all the things that Sandpoint has to offer.”

So, you’ve made it. You’re here. Whether you were born here, or you’re some kind of transplant. You love the outdoors and have made Sandpoint your home. What can locals do to ensure that they can afford to continue to live here?

“Sit down with a loan officer from a reputable local lender,” Spencer said.

“Find the loan amount that you qualify for and the monthly payment that you’ll feel comfortable making and are comfortable with. Select a reputable Realtor that is familiar with the area and the market; one that can take you from looking to owning in a fun, minimal stress, educational way. Then, get started! You can’t win until you begin! Make it happen!

Enjoy the ride!”

No matter what the future or current housing market looks like, whether you are buying or selling your home, you can only control what you can control. Your circumstances may always change, but making smart choices will never fail, like surrounding yourself with trusted experts.

“Seek the advice of a professional Realtor,” Spencer said. “Most folks think that they are going to net more money by selling their home themselves, but by doing so, they oftentimes shortchange themselves by underpricing their home, or not staging it properly for the best and highest offer, or by not being an experienced negotiator when and if they do receive an offer.”

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MARKET REPORT Purchasing a home can be seen as an investment to use, enjoy, share and improve while it’s appreciating in value.

“A home purchase is an investment that utilizes a powerful wealth building strategy: leverage,” says Idaho real estate agent, Dave Spencer.

“For a fraction of the property’s value and some closing costs, you can be living in your own home, and growing an asset.”

The growing trends of working from home are looking to continue for the next year, with more and more people feeling the freedom to live and work from anywhere, places like Sandpoint are more and more appealing for those looking to escape city living.

No matter one’s circumstance, whether buying or selling a home, one can’t go wrong with consulting a professional real estate agent who understands the housing market and can help make pricing and purchasing a home a welcomed and prosperous experience.

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REAL Market Update - Brought to you by Jackie Suarez, Associate Broker What is the current real estate market climate in North Idaho?

While the temperatures outside are falling, the median price for properties in our market continues to rise. Buyers intent on buying in 2021 have contributed to already low inventory, resulting in less properties for sale. Demand remains high and supply is quite low. This leaves an excellent opportunity for owners who are serious about selling.

Mortgage lenders are still offering low interest rates.

Three tips for navigating this market: 1. Get advice from full-time professionals who are experts in the local market.

2. Sellers, devise a strategy for timing your sale, price your home or land accordingly and know your next step.

3. Buyers, do your homework and be ready. Evaluate each property thoroughly and monitor interest rate changes to know how this will affect your buying power. A wise client told me “You don’t get what you expect, you get what you inspect”.

Our market is constantly changing.

What is important to me remains the same - God, Family and Relationships.

Contact Jackie Suarez, your local expert for help with your real estate needs.

Especially as we enter the new year, I am grateful for my clients, fellow agents and professionals who place their trust in me.

Blessings to you and yours. Jackie Suarez

What Jackie’s clients are saying “Jackie has a genuine character and that really shines in building trust out of the gate. I have bought and sold many many homes and I have experienced good agents and very poor agents. Jackie is an excellent agent. I would say her pillar of strength is her honesty. Honesty is hard to find in most industries today so we must cherish and recognize this when we experience it.” Rick P., Clark Fork, ID “Jackie was the consummate professional from start to finish.”

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hile we are still in the midst of prime ski season, it’s never too early to be thinking about all the great warm-weather activities that are just a few short months away. One of Sandpoint’s favorite annual and physically active fundraisers is the Chafe 150 Gran Fondo, and if you plan on participating, now is the time to get signed up. The ride will be held on June 18, and early registration is open from January 19 through February 18. Anyone who registers during this period will save $10.

Chafe 150 is not a race but rather a timed ride, which allows for individuals or groups to set their own pace. While the 150-mile Gran Fondo is the premier ride, there are several other distances that riders can take part in.

The 150-, 100- and 80-mile routes offer the biggest challenges and are recommended for experienced cyclists. The Chafe 150 begins in downtown Sandpoint, and riders head north through Bonners Ferry and into Moyie Springs. The route crosses into Montana passing through Troy on your way to Highway 200, before returning to Idaho

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and pedaling through Clark Fork and along the western shores of Lake Pend Oreille. The 100- and 80-mile distances are an out-andback to Troy via Highway 200, with the 100-mile distance adding a few extra miles through the Selle Valley.

Families and leisurely riders can also opt for the 25- or 40-mile distances, which typically take about two to three hours to complete.

No matter the distance, riders will be raising funds that go directly back into the Sandpoint community. In a partnership with the Lake Pend Oreille School District and the Rotary Club of Sandpoint, proceeds from the ride go to the school district’s Book Trust program for grades one and two. Students select books each month, theirs to keep and read at home. Book Trust believes that choice, consistency and celebration, along with access to books, create a world in which literacy removes barriers and provides all children with tools to navigate life successfully.

For more information, or to register for the 2022 ride, visit Chafe150.org.

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JANUARY 14 - 16 DESCHUTES RED CHAIR WEEKEND The Deschutes crew is coming back to Schweitzer the weekend of January 14 through 16!

To kick off the weekend, there will be a Snow Bar in the village near the clock tower Friday evening, where those 21 and older can quench their thirst with Deschutes beers all weekend long. Saturday event highlights include the Torchlight Parade and fireworks. Taps Lounge will be celebrating the occasion with five bands playing throughout the weekend, with specials on Deschutes beers, plus you can win great prizes from the Deschutes team. While you’re at it, make sure to try a Cold Brew Black Butte cocktail featuring cold-brewed coffee from Evans Brothers mixed with Black Butte Porter and topped with whipped cream. For additional details and weekend lineup, find the event online at Schweitzer.com.

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JANUARY 21 - 23 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL The Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide! This year, Sandpoint film goers have two ways to view … live or virtual ... with both programs containing completely different films for 2022. Live shows will be held at the Panida Theater Friday, January 21, starting at 7pm; Saturday, January 22, 7pm; and Sunday, January 23, with films beginning at 6pm. Tickets go on sale January 3 and can be purchased online at Panida.org/event/banff-mountain-film-festival. For the Virtual Tour Program, individual programs or bundle (two programs) will be available through October 23 and can be accessed at FilmFest.banffcentre.ca, with proceeds from virtual viewings going to support the Panida.

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JANUARY 29 & 30 THIS WINTER NIGHT: A MUSIC, DANCE & ART EVENT The Pend Oreille Arts Council will be partnering with Allegro Dance Studio and Suzuki String Academy for a special evening of live music and dance featuring local performers. The evening performance, to take place at 7pm on Saturday, January 29, at the Panida Theater (300 North 1st Avenue), features a pre-show gala to include decadent hot chocolate bar, small dessert bites from local restaurants, wine (for those who purchase VIP tickets), art gallery display, and raffle including a beautiful hand-painted violin by Lisa V. Maus. Raffle funds will go toward scholarships for local students. Don’t miss this magical evening of music, dance and art!

Matinee performances will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 29, and Sunday, January 30.

Tickets range from $35 to 45 and are available on the POAC website, ArtinSandpoint.org. For more information, email info@suzukistringacademy.com.

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Depending on the year and snow cover, a specific site or sites would be chosen in town, and individuals or teams were invited to create the most spectacular snow sculptures they could design.

Walking around town, you’d get a peek at elaborate sculptures vying for the prize.

Ask anyone who grew up in Sandpoint or has lived here long enough, and odds are they remember the delight of spying Garfield the cat or some other creation on a trip downtown.

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Take a Brewery Tour Sandpoint is home to four great breweries. Bike to each, or take a walking tour: Matchood Brewing Co., Utara BrewingCo., MickDuff’s Brewing Co., Laughing Dog Brewing

Enjoy fun in the sun at the sandy, grassy downtown public beach on the lake. SandpointIdaho.gov

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Stop in the historic theater for an independent feature or short film. Panida.org

Explore the village dining and shopping and enjoy the adventures in summer and winter. Schweitzer.com

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Explore the many unique shops in charming downtown.

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Walk the downtown and stop in at several local galleries to enjoy local and regional art.

Drive The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway Experience some of North Idaho’s most scenic views along this 33.4-mile drive. VisitIdaho.org/things-to-do/scenic-bywaysbackcountry-drives/pend-oreille-scenic-byway Relax with a Spa Day Visit the Wildflower Spa at Seasons Resort or Highlands North Day Spa for a day of rejuvenation.

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