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potential issues. Ask questions, and make sure you are working with a professional! Lighting. This is one of the easiest switches for your home. Changing out light fixtures is usually quick, painless and very rewarding! There are so many options available now that shopping for lighting can be almost overwhelming, but in this case, the internet is your friend. You can search fixtures by finish, style, glass or any other option you can think of, and ordering them online is fairly easy. The one caveat that I will insist on is using a professional electrician for installing them—one who knows the codes and will not jeopardize your safety by installing something incorrectly. Well, that’s my list! Happy remodeling and remember, if in doubt, ask a professional for help or advice.
Creating the Impossible FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR VISION AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE LIFE YOU TRULY WANT YOUR RENTAL HOME IS BEAUTIFUL By Trish Buzzone, Thinking Partner, Executive Director, The John Maxwell Team
failure shows up early and often, and has a potentially paralyzing effect on us—unless we shift our thinking. When we give up on the need to “know how,” and we fall in love with the results of our vision fulfilled, the fear of failure shifts to faith in the vision. When we let go of the negative stigma attached to failure, we transform failure into a necessary part of the creative process, opening us up to the excitement of doing something new.
It’s not about the plan
That enthusiasm creates a ripple effect of proactive action and positive questions. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” or “How long with this take?” we begin to ask: “How far am I willing to go?” “What do I need to learn?” “Who do I need to meet to help me?” and “What next steps are in harmony with my vision?” That creative energy propels us forward.
Most of us have been taught that an important step in achieving anything is planning every detail of how we’re going to get it done. When we approach creating something new with that mindset, sooner or later we crash into a big roadblock, and we don’t know how to push through. We hit a big wall, because we’re trying to forecast the future by focusing on the past. Focusing on the familiar is a trap
Fail first, fail fast, fail often When we enter the unfamiliar, when we move forward without “knowing how,”
When we try to build something new using what we already have, elevating the plan over the vision, we hit a wall of ignorance and settle for something less than our vision. Les Brown says it best: “Most people fail in life, not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim to low and hit.” When we suspend the need to know how, when we fall in love with our vision and make choices that are in harmony with that vision, that’s when we connect with the wisdom, knowledge, relationships and resources we need to create an “impossible” future. Connect with Trish Buzzone at TrishBuzzone. com, Linkedin.com/in/trishbuzzone or Facebook.com/trishbuzzone.
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Creating a new reality begins with a shift in mindset. When we’re focused on completing the incremental steps to complete our plan, we’re committed to the familiar: what we already have, what we already know, and who we already are. That’s a recipe for regression, because, as Maslow says, “We’re either stepping forward into growth or backward into safety.” The familiar may feel safe, when we’re actually settling for less, becoming less of who we are meant to be, missing opportunities to grow, to take risks, and fail forward.
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Fry Healthcare Foundation FUNDRAISING FOR A HEALTHY COUNTY THROUGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
By Hannah Sucsy Willis and Lauren Kuczka, Marketing Director at BCH
THE MAJORITY OF DONATIONS COME THROUGH TWO MAIN ANNUAL EVENTS: THE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND THE FESTIVAL OF HEARTS GALA.
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he new year is a time when we reflect on the past year and express gratitude for support received. The Fry Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors is grateful to be able to provide Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) with the medical equipment and health-care services that are needed in our community. In 2019, they purchased the last four telemetric heart monitors for Emergency, Surgery and Acute Care, a new Blood Bank refrigerator and upgraded refrigerators for the Clinical Medical Laboratory. In September, the Board was able to fund the down payment on new 3D Mammography equipment to make this important cancer screening available to Boundary County women. And in January, the Extended Care Facility received a new lift to assist with patient care. This is all possible through the generous donations of our community members. Fry Healthcare Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that Boundary Community Hospital obtains the equipment needed to support the health of our community. Memorial donations and other gifts are donated directly to BCH throughout the year, but
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the majority of donations come through two main annual events: the Golf Tournament and the Festival of Hearts Gala. This year’s gala is right around the corner, and the Fry Healthcare Foundation is excited as ever to see what becomes possible as a result of generous donations. Proceeds from the Festival of Hearts have funded more than $100,000 in equipment for Boundary Community Hospital since the first gala in 2017! A four-course dinner is served at the gala, followed by The Dessert Dash and a live auction. The Dessert Dash is always the highlight of the evening, and last year it was a rousing success, raising $8,409. The Tower of Chocolate Cake donated by Kootenai River Inn went for $2,000, and two other desserts were over $1,000 each. “Tables pool their resources to be able to pick first from the 15 spectacular desserts,” explained Teresa Rae, the treasurer and chair of the Festival of Hearts Committee. “It is a fun way for everyone at the event to participate and share the desserts, with many take-home boxes providing an extra amount to share. A special thank you to the restaurants
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and individuals who create the beautiful and delicious dessert array.” Even though the Festival of Hearts Gala is a wonderful way for the community to show their generosity, it only happens once a year. The Fry Healthcare Foundation recently started a new year-round program called Gift of Thanks. Sometimes patients ask BCH staff members if there is a way to honor a special caregiver or say thank you for exceptional care. If you would like to honor a nurse, physician or any employee, Fry Healthcare Foundation (FHF) accepts Gift of Thanks contributions. When a patient or family member provides a Gift of Thanks, the FHF board will notify and recognize the caregiver. Your gift helps BCH acknowledge outstanding care and continue to grow to meet the needs of our community. FHF also occasionally has the honor of receiving large grants to help maintain quality care standards. The Idaho State Elks and Sandpoint Elks Lodge #1376 will be partnering with FHF in 2020 to purchase a new Hausman Ambulation System. This replaces the 30-year-old parallel bars in the Rehabilitation Services gym through an Idaho Elks Rehab Grant. According to Petra Timmermans, PT, Rehabilitation Services manager at BCH, “The largest population growth in our community consists of retirees and baby boomers, with an increasing need for pre- and post-surgical treatment of joints, especially knees and hips. In the past year, BCH has started total knee and total hip replacement surgeries at our facility. Our physical therapists like to be able to work on ambulation as early as possible to first ensure patient’s safe return home, then continue to work on regaining strength and function once they come in as an outpatient. In addition to the newly added surgeries, around 25 percent of our patients have walking difficulties due to lower extremity joint pain. We appreciate the support provided by the Idaho State Elks in helping our patients regain their mobility as fast and efficiently as possible.” Whatever the method, whether through a one-night gala or ongoing program, whether a large grant or small individual donation for the auction, Fry Healthcare Foundation’s mission is to serve the ongoing needs of Boundary Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility. Fundraising efforts directly impact the health of our community through necessary purchases that allow the hospital to maintain the highest standards of health care and stateof-the-art equipment. The BCH Board of Trustees and Board of Directors work handin-hand to find ways to meet the health-care needs for our rural area.
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eginning the week after Christmas, you can’t make it through the grocery store without seeing heart-shaped boxes wrapped in red cellophane. If you’ve lived in North Idaho very long, you know that the Bonners Ferry annual Gun and Horn Show means the same thing: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This year, for the 27th year in a row, the Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association (a nonprofit organization supporting Idaho youth programs and wildlife rehab) will once again provide the men of Boundary County with the opportunity to buy something meaningful for their sweethearts. The Exhibit Hall at the Boundary County Fairgrounds is the place you will want to be in order to guarantee a smooth Valentine’s Day. Honestly, what says “I love you” like a rifle? To celebrate how your beloved is unique, personalize her gift with a custom gun stock. Don’t buy her just any knife from a big box store—invest in a specially crafted hunting knife made by a local bladesmith. The vendors coming from Washington, Montana and other towns in Idaho have only one purpose in mind:
to help you sweep her off her feet come February 14. If guns and knives somehow aren't enough for her, there will also be ammunition, sporting goods, hides, wood shelves and cabinets. Who needs chocolate anyway? The key to her heart is surely homemade jerky, even though she may not be so bold as to tell you so.
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After you have done all this for your lovely wife or significant other, you deserve to get something for yourself. Wildlife art and handmade jewelry will be available, as will food from vendors and firearm raffles. To top it all off, certified horn scoring will be available on-site. If you really love her, you know where you’ll be February 7 through 9. Idaho Fish & Game will also be at the show Friday and Saturday with bobcat tags so you don't have to go to Coeur d'Alene to get them! Hours of this year’s show are Friday, noon to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and Sunday, 9am to 2pm. Admission is $5 or free with a $20 KVSA membership. For additional information, you can visit KVSportsman.com.
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THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AT BCH SUPPORTS COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS STORY AND PHOTOS BY HANNAH SUCSY WILLIS
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hink for a moment about the cost of technology and how much changes over the course of a decade. Compare the computer you use now to do your work with one from 10 years ago. What about 20 years ago—would it even be functional?
Now imagine how many different pieces of equipment it takes to run a hospital. In a world where more and more tools require some sort of digital technology to function, those tools must be updated and replaced to be able to deliver the highest quality of care. Enter the Boundary County Hospital Auxiliary—a group that was started in 1953 to help the hospital maintain a continually updated quality of care in our community. For almost seven decades, the auxiliary has been dedicated to serving our community by purchasing many necessary pieces of hospital equipment. While the names on the membership list have changed many times over the years, the goal has remained the same. The auxiliary faithfully meets at Chic-N-Chop each month (September through May) for a luncheon business meeting. They regularly plan impressive fundraisers that continue to achieve their goal, which is to purchase “many important pieces of equipment that help the members of our community when they experience sudden health needs.” The Hospital Auxiliary at Boundary Community Hospital has certainly made its mark, as several of their fundraisers have become anticipated (and delicious!) annual occurrences. The Pie Sale, the Holiday Raffle and the Spring Raffle benefit the hospital by raising significant funds, and the raffles are also fun events that include many winners. For both raffles, 10 to 20 local businesses donate gift certificates, services or goods which are awarded to individual raffle winners. With these fundraisers, there is also usually a grand prize winner. For example, a couple years ago the Spring Raffle grand prize was a patio furniture set, and additional winners received gift certificates to Shopko, Moose Valley Farms, The Dressing Room and more. The Spring Raffle drawing takes place at the hospital’s widely attended annual Health Fair and is becoming a highlight for many who attend each year. Many residents of Bonners Ferry are familiar with the Auxiliary’s Annual Pie Sale, as it has been held every year for decades. Pies, cakes and other desserts are baked by individuals, donated by local businesses and sold by volunteers. In the past, between 50 and 100 pies have been donated each year, usually resulting in over $1,000 raised for hospital equipment. Pies, cakes and other desserts are available by the slice or by the pie, with sugarfree and gluten-free options most likely available. Many thanks go to those who purchase as well as those who donate pies! Without the support of the community, these auxiliary fundraisers would not be the successes that they are. This year's famous Pie Sale will take place on Monday, March 16, 9am to noon, at the Seniors Hospitality Center. For those who would like to contribute baked goods for the sale, you can drop off your donations at the Senior Center between 8 and 9am the day of the sale. In addition to the traditional pie selection, cheesecake, layer cake and other baked goods are also welcome.
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n this, his final season as a Bonners Ferry Badger, senior Matt Morgan is giving it his all. Matt has never shied away from competition as evidenced from his longstanding commitment to Badger athletics. He hit the ground running his freshman year managing to letter in both football and basketball. He ended his Badger football career as a four-time letterman and will likely do the same in basketball once the season comes to a close. Playing in the northern reaches of the Idaho Panhandle, Matt and his teammates have endured plenty of travel, and thus plenty of time to get to know each other. “What I enjoy about playing sports is it brings you together with people you normally wouldn't be close with,” he said. Between the bus rides, games, long practices and weight-room sessions, Matt says he was able to learn more than in-game strategy for the games he loves to play. “Something sports
have taught me is to put your differences aside with people you may not get along with or see eye to eye with and become teammates to try to accomplish a goal,” he said. This is a lesson Matt can definitely take with him once his sports career and senior year are behind him. Athletics have given him the opportunity to work through adversity, come together as a group and work toward a greater good instead of self interest. Being part of a team that changes each year and each season with varying responsibilities and leadership roles will give him a heads up during the next phase of his life. While he will stay active post high school, he won’t be aiming for a scholarship to continue his playing career; rather, Matt plans on attending Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho, where he will learn to become an electrical lineman and get his post high school life started with a well-paying career.
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t’s no secret that Northwest people are typically outdoor people. Our cities and towns are set in and around nature, and our woods, trails and the backcountry is often just a short drive from our front door. After fall sports season and hunting season come to a close, outdoor enthusiasts start doing the “pray for snow” dance. While some of the population could go without snow, a large section also sees a cold winter without snow as a worthless winter. Skis and snowboards get waxed, snowshoes and winter coats, gloves, jackets and pants all come out from their summer hibernation. It’s also the time when another passionate group of people gets ramped up for their favorite season of the year—snowmobile season.
people you ride with, the terrain and the snow as well.”
“The adventure of the ride has to be my favorite thing about snowmobiling,” said Jacob Hinrichs, current president of the Boundary Backcountry Association. “Every ride is different, from the
A few of the long-term goals of the group are to unite all types of recreational users, both motorized and non-motorized. They also want to promote, conserve and maintain existing
With 15 years of riding under his belt, Jacob is an accomplished rider, able to navigate not just designated trails but backcountry mountain faces and other challenging locations. He leads a group of year-round backcountry enthusiasts whose goal is to promote the enjoyment of outdoor recreation through responsible access to public land. “Snowmobilers are a very passionate group of people,” said Jacob. “We love the outdoors and are very dedicated to keeping our lands beautiful and open for our next generation of outdoor users.”
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access routes, make improvements, and make aware the economic impact that snowmobilers have on local communities. The biggest goal, however, is to encourage more riders to take up the sport, camaraderie amongst current snowmobilers and overall enjoyment of this unique outdoor activity. A group sport, there are clubs to be found all across the state where “sled heads” can get together, swap stories, schedule rides and discuss snow conditions. “My advice would be to go to a local club meeting, talk to the members and decide if it is something you want to do,” said Clayton Meserve, president of the Sandpoint Winter Riders Snowmobile Club. Clayton is also a 15-year rider who still loves the beauty and thrill each new season brings. “Snowmobiling is a great winter activity. You are able to get out in the mountains and see some amazing sights,” he said.
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$8,000 range before upgrades and customizing high-end units can get you north of $15,000. Still, there will always be used equipment, which can be purchased for much less, and groups like Sandpoint Winter Riders or Boundary Backcountry Association are good places to find your first ride. Whether you have your own, are renting or borrowing, this tight-knit group of outdoor enthusiasts is often ready to get you up and riding in a safe and responsible manner. “I personally take my time to help new people to the sport learn how to properly ride a snowmobile. This year I am doing a small riding class to help out anyone that wants to learn how to be a better rider,” said Jacob. With the tragedy of the avalanche on Silver Mountain fresh in the minds of local skiers, snowboarders and riders, safety is also of the utmost importance to new riders, whether they plan on trail riding or backcountry. The danger and inherent risk is what draws many to this thrilling sport, but risks can be mitigated by having the proper knowledge and safety equipment.
Jacob recommends that anyone just getting into snowmobiling get the correct gear, clothing, avalanche pack, emergency beacon and shovel. “Most important is to then learn how to use these tools correctly and proficiently,” he said. “I recommend, at the minimum, to take an avalanche awareness class. There are also more educational classes that can be taken on avalanche safety such as a Level I and also Level II classes.” It’s for this reason that snowmobilers are encouraged to never ride alone—a mantra that most follow. Avalanches are just one of the major issues that could come up. Injury caused by accident or machine failure would leave an individual stranded and, in many cases, with no easy way back to safety. Group riding not only ensures a safer experience but helps strengthen bonds between riders. “It’s a fun sport, a great way to break up the winter and get together with friends,” said Clayton. As far as some of their favorite places to ride, North Idaho tops the list for both Jacob and Clayton. There are also several day trips or easy overnighters. “Western Montana also has amazing places to
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ride as well. I also enjoy riding Salmo Pass, and Castlegar, Canada,” said Jacob. “I do most of my riding in this area because it’s close and fun. Other people ride in Montana, McCall, and a few head up into Canada,” said Clayton. While we are past the halfway point of the season, it’s not too late to try out the sport or get more information from the experts. Outfitters are eager to rent, and clubs continue to have monthly meetings. Sandpoint Winter Riders meets the first Wednesday of the month throughout the winter and is also holding a Sled Scramble family gettogether day on February 22. At the conclusion of the ride, there will be dinner and prizes. “We have all different levels of riders in the club and are willing to help new riders learn about the sport,” said Clayton. You can find more information on the club’s Facebook page. The bottom line for every level of rider is to enjoy the wild outdoors, public spaces and thrill of the ride. “I enjoy the time spent outdoors with good friends and the adrenaline that you get from riding off trail,” said Jacob. “When I snowmobile, it is what I consider to be a stress-free time.”
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Inspired by Nature Local business handcrafting leather into memorable creations By Jillian Chandler
WILDWOOD LEATHERWORKS 1444 Homestead Loop Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 208.597.0819 (cell) WildwoodLeather@gmail.com WildwoodLeather.com
IN ADDITION TO THE LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT SHE HAS RECEIVED FROM HER FAMILY, JAMIE HAS ALSO FOUND SUPPORT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SAYS SHE COULD NOT HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT SHE HAS WITHOUT THEIR HELP.
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onners Ferry native Jamie Fulton was looking to start a business that would allow her to spend more time with her family. As someone who has always had a passion for crafting and the arts, Jamie’s wish was soon to be answered. She happened to spot an ad with a leatherwork shop for sale, and Jamie decided to purchase its machines and tools. “My dad always liked leatherwork,” Jamie says. “I also have large horses, and I never could get tack that fit them well, so I first thought I could craft horse tack and pack equipment.” This was an exciting step for both Jamie and her father, and together they made a few trips south and loaded up everything Jamie had purchased. The two spoke of getting it all set up, and the plan was for Jamie’s dad to help her with her new business venture a few days a week once he retired. Unfortunately, her father passed before they could fully set up shop. “Now my workshop is in the basement of my house, where I can be with my kids,” says Jamie. “I get some help from time to time from my kids and husband, and a few friends.” Wildwood Leatherworks was born just a few short years ago, in 2017. Jamie started experimenting with small personal goods, making purses, belts
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and earrings for family members. Soon after, she says, “I found I loved handcrafting leather and bringing its beauty to life with tote bags, and I kind of veered off from my original plan.”
boards, (with Grandma’s recipes, monograms and more), slate, cork and wood coasters. “I love to do custom requested pieces,” smiles Jamie. “I keep expanding my offerings on ideas I get or requests from others.”
The business quickly evolved and now encompasses everything from their popular leather journals along with a variety of clutches and wallets to embroidered logos on hats and apparel, coasters and cutting boards, and more—including custom pieces! All items are made by hand, and the leather is hand-sewn.
Jamie’s daughter Ally is following in her mother’s footsteps, helping her with design ideas, photos and social media.
In the beginning, Jamie would hand burn all the artwork onto her leather products, but this was extremely time consuming and not cost effective. So, she made the decision to purchase a laser engraver machine to put the artwork onto the leather. “With the engraver, I can do so much more detailed work and can apply business logos or photos right onto the leather,” states Jamie. “I started making leather patches that go onto hats and beanies, and have been pretty busy doing business logos and sewing onto hats.” With the laser machine, Jamie is now able to offer custom engraved cutting
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In addition to the love and encouragement she has received from her family, Jamie has also found support in the local community and says she could not have accomplished what she has without their help. You can find Wildwood Leatherworks items for sale at Under the Sun, SugarPlum Floral and Clover & Co. “I make everything by hand from start to finish, with loads of time and love involved in each piece I craft. Everything ends up unique,” says Jamie. “I have a huge variety of leather sides I use, so everything is special.” If you are interested in having Jamie create a custom piece, you can contact her directly by calling 208.597.0819 or emailing WildwoodLeather@ gmail.com.
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hae has been a regular at the Spokane Shriners Hospital since she was a baby. It started with a one-week stint when she was 1 year old to address the scoliosis that was apparent in her spine.
From then on, it was check-up appointments every six to 12 months—up until this visit, which could be as long as three months and a week. “I planned it to the day,” said Shae, now 14 years old. “It depends how fast my body stretches.” The top and bottom of her spine are straight, but there is a significant curve in the middle. Shae started her most recent stint at Shriners in early January as a 4-foot-9 (and a half) teenager. But thanks to the halo that’s been slowly stretching her back, she is now closer to 4-foot-11. The doctors’ goal for her is to “grow” 3 to 6 inches, the process of her spine straightening out to the point that the impending surgery will be most effective. But for now, she is waiting it out, a metal halo screwed to her head, moving around, on this snowy January day, in a wheelchair. Yet through it all, Shae’s spirits have remained high. She, and her parents Debi and Steve, see that the end is about as near as the spring thaw. “I feel like sometimes people let things get to them, to their head, and it doesn’t [for me],” Shae said. “My life could be so much worse.” And her time at Shiners, she said, has been really great. “So fun. It’s like a fancy hotel,” she said in a room off from the main recreation room, which is replete with tables for football, billiards and puzzles, among other diversions. “All the nurses are so nice, everyone’s sweet. The first week, you know everyone, and everyone knows you. “It’s like a home and family away from your actual family.” Shriners started in Spokane as a mobile unit in 1924 and has grown into a state-of-the-art hospital that treats thousands of children from babies to 18-year-olds each year. With the nearest site to the west in Portland, and the nearest to the east in Minnesota, Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane has a large region of coverage, spanning four states as well as parts of Canada.
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making it through a movie was difficult, she said. They told their doctor at Shriners, who advised them that this long-term visit would be wise. Shae, Debi and Steve live in Medical Lake, Washington, and they have grown accustomed to the drive. “It takes 18 minutes, door-to-door,” Shae said. “I’ve timed it.” The surgery, though, should be the final step for her. While the metal rods, once in place, will limit her some, the idea is that she won’t have to be in for a long stay at Shriners again. Brenda and 12-year-old daughter Carsyn came to Shriners last summer under much different circumstances. Carsyn, a soccer and basketball player, suffered a foot injury a year ago, in January 2019, and it just wasn’t healing right. Carsyn was playing basketball and, as Brenda described it, “the whole front of her foot rolled over.” Her coach told Brenda that it didn’t look good. When they consulted various doctors, they “got all these different answers,” Brenda said. Some thought Carsyn had hurt her tendon. Maybe it was a strain, or perhaps her growth plate had been damaged. She was in a cast six days a week and would take it off to play, managing the pain, Brenda said. “She was six days in the boot and one day out of the boot, just because [we thought] it was a strain,” Brenda said. But her foot kept swelling up, and Carsyn told her mom, “I promise, there’s something really wrong with my foot.” By that point, Brenda was feeling pretty down about the whole situation and wondered if they would ever really find an answer or if her daughter’s foot would ever fully heal. “You feel a little bit hopeless,” said Brenda, who herself is an athlete and also suffers from multiple sclerosis.
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“This problem is just going to continue to happen.” It wasn’t until that summer Carsyn’s parents took her to Shriners, largely because Brenda said they didn’t realize the hospital handled sports injuries such as Carsyn’s. From their entrance into the lobby, though, Brenda said she and Carsyn felt comfortable. And when she met with the doctors, she felt like they were finally getting the right answers. Shriners sees children not just as small adults, Monasmith said, but as very different people because they are still growing. They are also more than a long-term care facility, and they take care of fractures and other surprise injuries that come up, especially for young athletes. Brenda said the way Carsyn’s doctor interacted stood out in their experiences and that the doctor was good at explaining the injury in a way her daughter could understand without scaring her. The doctors took an X-ray and noticed that Carsyn’s foot had been broken for a while, specifically that a part of it had broken away from the rest of the bone. “They knew right away what the problem was,” Brenda said. “They did the least invasive process to see if the bone would reattach itself.” The tendon, Brenda said, had wrapped itself around the broken piece of bone, which is what was causing the pain and swelling. A few weeks later, after seeing how the foot reacted, the doctors ultimately suggested surgery. Carsyn came in for the surgery on October 31 dressed as a jester. The other kids there, Brenda said, were dressed up, too. “[The doctors] came in and talked to her about what was gonna happen. They didn’t just slap something on and scare her,” Brenda said. “Because of that experience, she won’t be afraid to go into surgery. … Something cutting skin isn’t very pleasing. It doesn’t sound like a bubble bath.” The surgery went well. So well, in fact, that Brenda remembers the doctor storming into the waiting room with a smile on his face, expressing joy as if he were operating on his own child. The doctor told them in detail how the surgery had gone and reported that Carsyn’s recovery would be shorter than expected: just four weeks in a boot. On December 3, Brenda said, Carsyn was back on the basketball court. “They’re just so excellent. They go way over the top to make sure you’re comfortable and welcome, and that we’re part of it,” Brenda said. “They know kids, and they listen.” That is something Shriners takes particular pride in doing, Monasmith said, and the hospital wants care to be coordinated and seamless while giving families confidence and comfort about the situation.
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Shriners treats all sorts of conditions, from sports injuries like Carsyn’s to spinal deformities like Shae’s. Shriners also provides services regardless of a patient’s family’s ability to pay. If a child is covered by private insurance or a state-funded plan, the hospital will bill accordingly, but such insurance or plans are not required to receive care. Financial donors help fill that gap.
In addition to medical services and care, Shriners has a multi-million dollar research program, with specific focuses on orthopedics, burn care, cleft lip and palate, and spinal cord injuries, according to its website, investing $38 million last year. In 2018, at its 22 locations nationwide, it treated nearly 150,000 children. Shae knew that her visit to Shriners was only a matter of time. But as the pain grew, her family and her doctors found that this timing was right.
“They’re just so excellent. They go way over the
“We’ve known this was coming,” Shae’s mom, Debi, said.
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During her first weekend at Shriners, her family came and spent Sunday with her. Shae has three older siblings and they visit as often as they can, she said.
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But her cat Bailey and her two guinea pigs, Archie and Elliot, couldn’t visit, so her dad is in charge of taking care of them. Debi said she made sure he knew which guinea pig was which.
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difficult, but with a neck pillow she can generally find a way to get comfortable. “The halo, it feels like when you hit your head and you have a really bad headache, and it won’t go away,” Shae said, “and then you get used to it.” On this day, Shae was able to go without taking any medicine to manage the pain of having the halo attached to her head, Debi said. Shae said she is hoping that after surgery—and about a year of recovery—she will be able to do some swimming and diving again. Maybe too some gymnastics, the sport she loved when she was younger. “Right now I feel ehhh,” Shae said, shaking her head, “because I don’t like being in [the halo], because I can feel it stretching my back out, but also good at the same time because it’s stretching out my back and then it relieves all the pressure.” Pressure and pain, she is confident, will all be gone in just a little bit longer, when the halo is gone, the rods are in her back, and her body is finally recovered, with as straight a spine as she has ever had.
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eart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Boundary Community Hospital has made various efforts to improve cardiac care and outcomes for those presenting with heart-related problems. On July 10, 2019, Boundary Community Hospital received designation from the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Registry as a Level II STEMI facility. This means that anyone seeking treatment due to cardiac issues from either Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) or Boundary Ambulance can expect to receive the best of care as defined by the Idaho State Registry guidelines. Two years of cardiac patient data were reviewed by state surveyors to ensure compliance with the designation. When patients present to the hospital with chest pain, they must be quickly triaged. This begins with our Health Unit coordinator, who is usually the first person on the hospital team that you will meet. When you state that you are having chest pain, they will quickly alert the registered nurse in the Emergency Department, and you will be taken into a room. Once your care begins, the guideline timer begins. Ultimately within the first 10 minutes of arrival into the treatment room, an EKG will be performed. This is the first diagnostic tool that is used for cardiac care. Blood will be drawn for laboratory testing, you will be placed on a cardiac monitor and vital signs taken. You may be given baby aspirin to quickly chew. A STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) is the most life-threatening cardiac event that can happen, and quick intervention is the key. A STEMI is a very serious type of heart attack where a major artery to the heart has been blocked and it is detected on an
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Cozumel, Mexico Situated on the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean, this little island is a literal paradise. With one of the largest coral reef systems in the world and various nature reserves like the Chankanaab National Park, there is lots of natural beauty to explore and tropical beaches to relax on. For those who need a break from nature, charming and colorful downtown San Miguel is a vacationer’s dream. If you’re into cutting the thought and work out of it, several all-inclusive resorts on the island ensure you don’t have to worry about much of anything—except making your return flight. When to go: December through February is the best time to visit to miss the high temps and the storms, but beware, this is also high season.
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Las Vegas, Nevada No shocker, the Marriage Capital of the World is also the most popular destination wedding location in the U.S. Dozens of some of the world’s most glamorous hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters within walking distance of each other make this an adult’s dream playground. And if the neon lights and glitzy casinos aren’t your idea of an ideal wedding locale, there are many beautiful (and peaceful) locations within an easy drive of the strip, so you can have the best of both worlds. When to go: Spring or early December, avoid holiday weekends and summer. Napa and Sonoma Valley, California A wedding week filled with some of the best wine and food in the world—who could ask for more? Add in some breathtaking scenic drives, charming vineyards and boutique accommodations, and you won’t need to bring much to make it one romantic wedding. When to go: Summer and October
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Maui, Hawaii There’s a reason the island is such a popular wedding destination— waterfalls, rainbows, pristine beaches and some of the best surfing around make Maui the ideal spot to escape for a bit. Grab some sun on the world-famous beaches while the more adventurous tackle snorkeling, surfing or golf, and it doesn’t get much better than a fresh seafood wedding dinner. And to top it off? Maui’s pleasant in every season. When to go: Anytime Park City, Utah If your dream wedding includes snow, you can’t find a much more charming place than Park City. With four world-class ski resorts and a cute mining-town-turned-upscale-resort destination, you and your guests don’t have to go far to find everything you need for the dream weekend away. The town is just as cute in summer, when hiking and biking replace winter play. And with Salt Lake City airport just 40 minutes away, getting there is stress-free, even in winter. When to go: December through April, June through September.
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Florida Keys, Florida White sand beaches, a vibrant nightlife, diverse shopping and dining and southern charm make the Keys an ideal wedding destination. From Key Largo to Key West, there’s plenty to keep you occupied, whether it’s exploring the various underwater sea life or strolling through the charming city streets with their colorful southern homes. When to go: December through April to miss the summer heat, but this is also high season. May and June can be nice as well, just skip the spring break crowd. Mackinac Island, Michigan Situated between the upper and lower peninsulas in Michigan, this national historic landmark is chock full of charm. The island is car free, but bicycles and horse-drawn carriage make for a much more romantic destination. The architecture spans three centuries, giving you plenty of options when it comes to classic Victorian mansions or Colonial revival-style for accommodations. When to go: May and October are the prettiest months without all of the summer crowds.
Palm Springs, California If a winter wedding without the coat sounds refreshing, Palm Springs is the destination. The city exudes relaxation with its golf courses, stylish hotels, spas and shopping. Everything seems to move slower, while the sun colors the city’s exquisite mid-century architecture a pale pink. It’s like a refreshing trip to the ‘50s and ‘60s. When to go: January through April Newport, Rhode Island In true New England style, Newport offers a high-class taste of the Atlantic. Huge mansions built by turn-of-the-century tycoons from New York and Boston provide scenic locations for a wedding, while shopping, dining and sailing provide plenty of activity for the out-of-towner.
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When to visit: Summer or shoulder season. The Newport Jazz Festival in August is a nice attraction but makes for a busy weekend.
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MENU • Salad (marinated and grilled egg plant, zucchini, tomato) • Consommè served over celestine • Sea Bass in vanilla sauce • Boisson Frappe (pause drink: sorbet and champagne) • Surf and Turf (beef tenderloin and lobster tail) • Strawberry Mousse with edible gold flake
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Washington winery tours A TASTY SIP THROUGH THE COLUMBIA VALLEY BY ABIGAIL THORPE | PHOTO COURTESY OF ARBOR CREST WINERY
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apa Valley may get the usual nod when it comes to winemaking, but in recent years Washington wines are having a moment. No longer labeled the land of rieslings and value wines (though it still puts out some delightful rieslings), Washington and Columbia Valley in particular is at the top of its game when it comes to wine growing and making. Over the past decade, wineries in the area have tripled, with the Columbia Valley AVA—which includes well-known growing regions of Walla Walla, Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley, Wahluke Slope and Rattlesnake Hills—covering over 11 million acres. The area’s warm, dry temperatures, well-draining soil and cooler nights in the higher elevations make for wines that are lush, fruit-forward and consistent. Cabernet sauvignons, merlots, chardonnays, rieslings and syrahs top the list, providing a sipping option for everyone. The days may be cold, but the tasting rooms are warm and inviting at these top wineries, and most are within an easy day’s drive.
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GRAMERCY CELLARS Manhattan-based master sommelier Greg Harrington tasted Washington wines—and never looked back. A move, vineyard and tasting room later, Gramercy Cellars (getting its name and label from Manhattan's Gramercy Park) in Walla Walla is turning out world-class reds with oldworld style and new-world kick. Specializing in Rhone and Bordeaux blends, the winery utilizes minimalist winemaking techniques and keeps it small—only producing 8,000 cases each year. Try their Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. $15 per person tasting fee (waived with bottle purchase). Open Tuesday through Friday by appointment, Saturday 11am to 5pm. 509.876.2427. GramercyCellars.com. KIONA VINEYARDS Located in the Red Mountain region of Columbia Valley, Kiona’s panoramic views from the tasting room overlooking the vineyard almost rival the wines—almost. Started in 1975 by Jim Holmes and John Williams before Red Mountain became known as a premier grape growing region, the vineyard is in its third generation and still family
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Cabernet sauvignons, merlots, chardonnays, rieslings and syrahs top the list, providing a sipping option for everyone. owned and operated. Their mission? “Grow grapes that capture the essence of our place, and release wines of utmost character and purpose that reward the drinker every time a cork is pulled.” Diurnal temperature shifts and welldraining soil make for complex, deep reds like their Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Bordeaux Blend Reserve. $15 per person tasting fee (waived with bottle purchase). Open daily noon to 5pm. 509.588.6716. KionaWine.com. SEVEN HILLS Founder Casey McClellan planted the first grapes with his father in 1982, one of the first vineyards in the now famous wine region of Walla Walla. They operate the only existing historic winemaking facility in downtown Walla Walla. Stop by for a tasting in the old woodworking mill, and enjoy a rare education into the winemaking process and the growing history of the region. While you’re there, make sure to try the 2014 Seven Hills Merlot— it’s still made from the original vines planted in 1982. $10 to $55 per person depending on experience (Food & Wine experience available). Open daily 10am to 5pm. 877.777.7870. SevenHillsWinery.com. LONG SHADOWS Founded in 2003 by Allen Shoup, Long Shadows is a unique collaboration tasting room in Walla Walla that features seven limited production wines crafted by seven winemaking masters from around the world. Each vintner has access to Washington grapes, with the winery outfitted to each one’s exact cellar specifications and needs. The result is renowned wines that frequently sell out quickly. The tasting room was named one of the U.S.’s 10 Best Winery Tasting Rooms by USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards and is still a fairly well-kept secret, although it’s gaining acclaim and attention. Stop by the tasting room to make sure you get a taste while they last. Sit- down tastings by appointment 11am to 5pm daily. Starting at $20 per person. 509.526.0905. LongShadows.com. CAVE B ESTATE Talk about a tasting room with a view—located in Quincy in the Ancient Lakes region, Cave B boasts panoramic views of the gorge cliffs. The estate is also home to the much-loved Music in the Gorge and provides a full
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weekend experience with its Inn & Spa and Tendrils Restaurant. The estate started as Champs de Brionne winery in 1984; Cave B is the second, smaller premium winery opened in 2000. Try the acclaimed Cuvee du Soleil, and stop by the restaurant for a little repast before your drive home. Open Friday and Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday and Monday 11am to 5pm. 509.785.3500. CaveB.com. ARBOR CREST The historic Cliff House Estate is worth a trip in itself. Situated 450 feet above the Spokane River Valley, it was built by inventor Royal N. Riblet in 1924 and boasts some beautiful grounds. Enjoy some Arbor Crest wines in the old house or wander the grounds in one of their guided tours and tastings. Opened by Harold and Marcia Mielke as Washington’s 29th winery, it boasts a broad selection of wines made with grapes sourced throughout the Columbia Valley. Open Monday through Saturday noon to 8pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. 509.927.9463. ArborCrest.com.
BARNARD GRIFFIN Rob Griffin and wife Deborah Barnard started the winery in 1983 with a truckload of borrowed fruit and a rented cellar. Now their production facility in Richland boasts some of Washington’s premier wines sourced from their vineyards throughout the state. The estate features a Wine Bar & Eatery in addition to the production facility, and Deborah houses her fused-glass db Studio & Gallery there as well, with classes available to visitors. Sip on a glass of their cabernet while you wander the estate. $10 per person tasting fee (waived with bottle purchase). Open daily 10am to 5pm. 509.627.0266. BarnardGriffin.com.
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For the Couple Who Has It All! UNIQUE WEDDING GIFT IDEAS SURE TO PLEASE
What do you give the couple who already has everything? We’ve all had those friends: the couple who seems to have it all together, who seem to want for nothing. When their wedding day approaches, you draw a blank on what you could possibly give them that they don’t already have. This is when you get creative. You dive deeper, targeting their shared hobbies, passions and higher-value items like new experiences and discoveries.
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Start with these three unique gift ideas for the hard-to-shop-for newlyweds in your life.
FOR A COUPLE WHO LOVES THEIR KITCHEN, give the gift of a personalized recipe collection or recipe book. Have your longtime friends been lusting after your grandma’s banana bread recipe? Does a member of the happy couple have special diet requirements that need to be carefully adhered to? Or maybe they’re simply a couple of foodies whose love language is food and who get pure joy out of preparing and sharing it. There are endless situations in which a thoughtful recipe collection would come in handy for a newly married couple. Whether it’s a collection comprised of wellkept family recipes, or a well-reviewed cookbook—consider Sarah Copeland’s “The Newlywed Cookbook,” featuring ideas for everything from spontaneous picnics to pre-planned dinner parties, or “Two in the Kitchen,” written by foodie couple Christie Dufault and Jordan Mackay—a couple who loves to cook and dine can always be inspired by fresh ideas.
FOR THE MUSIC EXPERTS, enhance their listening experience with a record player. You know the couple: They frequent concerts together and most likely met at a music festival. They’re always ready to “wow” you with their knowledge of both obscure indie bands and the evolution of rock music. You know they would take a deep dive into a record store and could spend hours there like a bookworm in a library. Why not give them that experience, and make it even more special, by gifting them their first record player? With the variety of players available now, your choices range from very simple to very advanced. The price point and extra features are up to you, but the enhanced experience is the same. Something about picking up a record, enjoying its cover, feeling a mix of nostalgia and excitement as it starts to play just can’t be compared to your average streaming experience. Your music-loving couple would have to agree.
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FOR THE SOCIAL DRINKERS WHO REGULARLY ENJOY THEIR LIBATIONS, spark their interest with a gift that allows them a more handson approach to their hobby. A home brewing kit brings some experimental fun into the home, producing homemade beers that can be enjoyed on a night in or brought to a party as a gift that keeps on giving. Home brewing kits are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges, including the Williams Sonoma IPA Craft Beer Kit ($49.99) and the Brew Share Enjoy Homebrew Starter Kit ($99.98), which gives you everything you need for two cases of your beer style of choice. For the couple that thoroughly savors their craft brews, provide something that the nearest brewery can’t: a recipe uniquely their own. Finding a wedding gift that will be enjoyed and appreciated can be very difficult. It’s even harder when the married couple-to-be already seems to have everything they could want or need. By targeting their unique interests, hobbies and values, you can narrow down your search to a few wedding gift options that make a lasting impact in the memories they create.
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STEP UP YOUR WINTER SKI VACATION A luxury stay in Whistler, British Columbia By Marguerite Cleveland
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Where to Stay There are two Pan Pacific hotels in the Whistler Village, and both are luxurious experiences with all-suite accommodations that include a full kitchen. For the best location in Whistler, you’ll want to choose the Pan Pacific Mountainside Hotel, just steps away from both the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain gondolas. Enjoy spectacular views from the outdoor deck with a heated pool and two whirlpools. The Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is further from the slopes but offers a slope-side ski valet and storage. Your daily rate also includes a complimentary daily breakfast buffet. Also enjoy an outdoor lap pool and whirlpools. Both hotels provide a luxury experience with a helpful, friendly staff. Where to Eat The Whistler dining experience offers something for everyone with a wide variety of restaurants. For an extravagant experience that is fun and not stuffy, try the Bearfoot Bistro. Start with a pre-dinner activity first. Don a Canada Goose arctic expedition parka and sip vodkas while learning about this alcohol with a visit to the Ketel One Ice Room with its sub-zero temperatures. The extreme temperature of -25 degrees takes the burn away when tasting from
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THE EPIC VIEWS FROM THE SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY LEADING TO WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
the more than 50 vodka choices. If you want a more active experience, try champagne sabering. The founder of the restaurant, Andre SaintJacques, holds the Guinness World Record for champagne sabering 21 bottles in one minute. This fun lesson takes place in the underground wine cellar with 20,000 bottles of world-class wines. Next enjoy dinner in the dining room, which sources ingredients from local farmers and around the world to create an eclectic menu sure to please even the most discerning foodie. For a special treat, book the Chef ’s Table and interact with Executive Chef Melissa Craig as she prepares a five-course tasting menu for your group.
gravy). After a day of skiing, you’ll have earned the calories. The wait staff is fun and very knowledgeable about the menu and can make recommendations if you are unsure what to order.
For a fun après ski experience with a great location (right in your hotel), head to the Dubh Linn Gate Pub, which has been a Whistler favorite since 1997 when it was designed, crafted and transported from Ireland to Whistler. It has a covered outdoor patio with outdoor heating and a fire feature with great views of the mountainside. Combine that with good hearty food and nightly live music for a great way to end your day. The food here is really good, with everything from juicy burgers and crispy fries to bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potatoes smothered in
Vallea Lumina is an amazing nighttime activity that pairs nature with modern technology. The journey begins with a bus ride from Whistler Village. The magic begins as you leave the lights of Whistler and begin a dark ride toward Pemberton. The website for Vallea Lumina is very vague on photos and what you will experience, which is a good thing as it creates a special experience where you aren’t sure what you will encounter. The bus will take you to a camp with a snack bar, firepits with roaring fires, and restrooms. From here you will depart on a 1-kilometer hike on a
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What to Do Whistler really shines in the winter with so many exhilarating outdoor activities—and interesting indoor activities when you want to get out of the cold. Tourism Whistler is the official destination website where you can research activities and book most right from the website.
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mostly level and flat trail through an oldgrowth forest. The basic storyline is you are following the traces of two hikers paired with legends of the indigenous people. The experience combines lighting, music and other special effects for a captivating walk in which guests of all ages will be enthralled. This is a must-try activity. Make sure to dress warmly and be prepared to walk in the snow. Whistler is known for its skiing, and there are some luxury experiences that go above and beyond the average experience. Did you know you can book an Olympian to ski or snowboard with? Spend a day one-on-one or with a group of up to four for one price and learn your Olympian’s techniques and listen to their stories. Select the person of your choice from the Whistler Blackcomb website. Step your game up even more by booking a gold medalist for an additional fee. Strong intermediate or above skill level skiers can book a Heli-skiing tour for the best in backcountry alpine skiing or snowboarding. The tour takes you up the mountain, includes lunch, avalanche safety equipment, an experienced guide, and some tours include video and photos of your experience. Epic! After all the outdoor activity, you may find yourself a little achy. The Scandinave Spa Whistler is just the answer. Enjoy a traditional Scandinavian bath experience paired with a massage, and you will be fully relaxed. The whole concept is built around hydrotherapy, which consists of a cycle of hot-cold-relax, providing therapeutic results. The outdoor baths are beautifully scenic in the winter, and there is no talking for a truly peaceful experience. Make sure to allow plenty of time for your experience. The spa provides two towels; use one for the baths and keep the other in your provided locker for later. Bring flip flops or water shoes,
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and spring for the bathrobe rental. You will be glad you have it. The spa is very popular at peak season, so go in the morning right when it opens when there aren’t as many people. Make sure to allow time on your trip to spend in Whistler Village. There are a variety of luxury shopping experiences in the village and many places where you can purchase local artisan products. Check out the Made in Whistler Market held in the Westin Resort & Spa, open every Sunday through March from noon to 5pm. Offerings include handcrafted pottery, fine art, jewelry, and many others. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre has a beautiful gallery and gift shop where you can purchase items that are inspired by the Squamish and Lil’wat cultures. Whistler is enjoying recent snowfall, which makes for terrific skiing conditions. Plan a visit and see why this resort is considered one of the top places to ski in North America.
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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S CHOCOLATE CAKE Recipe & Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Lynn Gertrude Brown Yield: Two 8-inch-round Cake Pans
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup cocoa powder (specialty dark if available) 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup hot coffee 2 tbsp. Amaretto or other favorite liquor 1 tbsp. Vanilla 1 cup sour cream ½ cup vegetable oil
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• Preheat your oven to 325°F. This would also be the perfect time to brew yourself a pot of coffee. Just remember to save a cup for the recipe! • In a large bowl with a hand mixer, or the bowl of your stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine sugar and eggs. Beat mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy. • In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly add dry ingredients to your egg mixture. Mix on low speed until smooth. • Add hot coffee, liquor and vanilla to the batter; be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl well, then mix on low speed until well combined. • Mix sour cream into batter until fully incorporated, followed by the vegetable oil. Mix both on low to medium speed. Set aside while you prepare the cake pans. • Using melted butter or vegetable pan spray, coat two 8-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. This will help the cakes pop out of the pan after baking and cooling. • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Place in oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. • Transfer to cooling racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes upside-down onto the racks, and carefully remove the pans to cool completely. Remove the parchment paper at this time.
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• You can now choose your favorite frosting recipe to smear all over this decadent chocolate cake, or even simply top with whipped cream and fresh berries! The frosting featured in the photo is an old-fashioned “cooked” buttercream with fresh berries to complement the rich dark chocolate flavor. I hope you satisfy your sweet tooth with this next level treat, or impress that special someone this Valentine’s Day!
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GENERATIONS AT THE HEMLOCKS
Come out to Generations at the Hemlocks' newly renovated restaurant where you'll enjoy fine dining with the best service in a beautiful setting. Their diversified menu features locally grown produce, meats and wild game, as well as fresh herbs harvested from their own garden. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday 4 to 9pm, reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.
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PHO 9B THE NOODLE JOINT Serving Bonners Ferry customers the best in Asian-fusion cuisine, you'll find their dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients! From Yakisoba with choice chicken, beef sirloin, shrimp or vegetables, pho made daily using roasted bones and homemade stock to a variety of teriyaki rice bowls and more, guests will find a delicious variety of choices. Take out/limited dine in Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm.
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CHIC-N-CHOP At this Bonners Ferry diner, you’ll be treated to wonderful service and an inviting, homey atmosphere where the staff treats you like family. Known for their large portion sizes and customer favorites like the broasted chicken, omelets, pies and more, they’re open Tuesday through Saturday 4:30am to 8pm and Sunday 6am to 2pm.
6421 Main St.| Bonners Ferry 208.267.2431
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. During the winter months, you can find them open Wednesday through Monday, noon to 9pm.
2673 Moyie River Road | Bonners Ferry 208.267.8649 Facebook.com/FeistCreekRestaurant
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 hearty and delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! In a hurry? There's a driveup window for your convenience. A stop at this restaurant is a must for locals and visitors alike!
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PIZZA FACTORY If you're looking for delicious and fresh pizza in Bonners Ferry, look no further. At Pizza Factory, they proudly serve up delicious calzones, tasty pasta and, of course, pipinghot pizzas, using only the freshest ingredients around. 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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ENTERTAINMENT
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Check out what is going on in Bonners Ferry in February!
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CALLING ALL
CLOSET MUSICIANS February
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The Pearl Theater is a place to flourish By Hannah Sucsy Willis
YOU CAN'T FOOL ME. I KNOW YOU’VE HAD A GUITAR FOR 15 YEARS. YOU WERE MOTIVATED AT FIRST, and you would practice almost every day. Then the job got busy, the babies came, or the other hobbies took over. When you started playing, you envisioned how it would bring you together with other musicians or be just the thing at a campfire. After a month or year of practicing, you weren’t as good as you hoped you would be, and you sort of gave up. But still, every now and then, you dust off the guitar case and tune up the strings, learn the chords to a new song and commit to regular practice for a few weeks before the motivation wanes once again.
Then on the first Thursday of the month, go to Open Mic. After a couple times going to both events, you will realize that it is not so unreasonable to share in the circle or on the stage. You will realize that others at a similar level to you get up on the stage confidently, and even seem to enjoy it. You will be blessed to hear what they have spent time practicing. At first it will remind you to pull out your guitar a little more frequently, but before long you will realize that you brought your guitar to Performer’s Circle automatically because you can't wait to show what you've been working on. Open Mic is the first Thursday of the month, and Performer's Circle is the last Friday of the month. For both events, doors open at 6pm, and music starts at 7pm.
For the next few months, go to The Pearl Theater the last Friday of each month for Performer’s Circle. Don’t even take your guitar the first month or two. Sit outside the circle, with the others who are only there to observe, and enjoy a glass of wine while you listen. Enjoy the range of talent, the range of ages and range of instruments. Appreciate the different genres that some like to play on their own, while some ask others to play along.
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FEBRUARY 07 7 to 10pm The Pearl Theater Patagonia presents the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at The Pearl Theater Friday, February 7, and consists of short and featurelength films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. This is a must-see experience. Tickets are $12 in advance and available at Far North Outfitters, The Logo Shop, Bonners Books, Mountain Mike's and online at ThePearlTheater.org. They can also be purchased at the door, if still available, for $15. Doors and cafe open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. The evening also includes door prizes and raffle items. For additional information about the event, call The Pearl at 208.610.2846.
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GUN & HORN SHOW 2020 FEBRUARY 07-09 12 to 6pm | 9am to 6pm | 9am to 2pm Boundary County Fairgrounds The Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association once again presents the annual Gun and Horn Show. The 2020 event takes place Friday through Sunday, February 7 through 9, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, and features horn contest, raffles, and vendor booths where you can buy, sell or trade. Doors will be open noon to 6pm Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday, and 9am to 2pm Sunday. General admission is just $5 (free for children 11 and younger) or free with your $20 Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association membership. To find out more, visit KVSportsman.com, or contact Earl at 208.691.5736 or EIrving@outdrs.net.
FESTIVAL OF HEARTS GALA FEBRUARY 08 6 to 9pm Kootenai River Inn Held at the Kootenai River Inn, Fry Healthcare’s annual Festival of Hearts Gala aims to raise funds for 3D Mammogram equipment for Boundary Community Hospital. The gala features a four-course dinner with wine, dessert dash and live auction. In addition to participating in funding the 3D Mammogram equipment by attending the event, the community has the opportunity to help purchase other necessary technology. This year, donors participating in Fund-anItem will be supporting the purchase of the BiPap Ventilator System for Cardiopulmonary and Emergency use. For more information, call 208.267.6912.
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