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he time has come. It’s what many of us have been longing for—for weeks, if not months now. 2021 has arrived, and now is the time to put the past behind us and say goodbye to 2020. Though the ongoing effects of the pandemic continue, it is up to each and every one of us to begin anew, look to the future with fresh eyes and open minds, and make this year one to remember—for the right reasons.

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Window Replacement Options 101: Now’s the time to brighten up your home

From the Basement to the NHL Draft: The quick rise of Bear Hughes

Sitting in the Driver’s Seat: Students with a skill and time, and a local boy with a need

The Art of Fiber: Learning the skill to create and the power of self-sufficiency

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H E ALTH & L IFE STYLE Just Snap Out of It: It’s not that easy… a personal perspective

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Window Replacement Options 101 NOW’S THE TIME TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME By Nikki Luttmann, Seven Bee Interiors For Sandpoint Furniture, Carpet One and Selkirk Glass and Cabinets

ike so many of you, I’m so ready for a fresh start this year! 2020 was trying on many levels, to say the least, and I’m excited to see what 2021 might bring. Last year gave me a new-found respect for how hardworking our homes are, providing shelter, respite, and on a basic level, protecting us from the elements. Due to much more time at home, I was thankful that we had our windows and exterior doors replaced recently, as our haven was not only more comfortable but more cost-efficient too. If replacing your windows is something that might be on your to-do list this year, then read on! I’ll outline some common issues and give a quick breakdown of products available.

windows are double-paned or “thermal” for a reason. The gas between the sandwiched panes acts as an insulator, keeping cold air out and warm air in. Replacing your old single-paned windows with new double panes is certainly more cost-effective and will pay for itself over time.

Fogged glass. This is perhaps the most common window issue and happens when the seal that separates double-paned windows breaks down. Usually caused by time and temperature, it creates an avenue for moisture to get between the panes and condensate, creating a fogged appearance. This can happen anywhere, but I see it most commonly on south-facing windows, which get the most heat, placing more stress on Single-pane windows. For those of you with older homes, you know the the seal. These can be repaired to “buy some time” before replacement, unique beauty of old single-pane glass. However, you’re probably also but replacing the affected window is a fail-safe option as well. familiar with their lack of insulative properties and the effect this has on your heating bill! When I first moved to North Idaho, I lived in a rental Cracked pane. On a clear, dry day, this is possible to fix with doublewith single-panes, and on really cold days, no matter how much I cranked paned glass. The damaged pane can be removed and a new one put in its up the thermostat, I could see my breath inside my living room! New place and properly sealed, and often is as good as new!

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Vinyl windows are often white, almond or greige in tone and work perfectly well in most homes. Options for windows nowadays can be overwhelming. There are lots of materials and choices to choose from. Wood windows are still the industry standard but are now temperature-treated and coated outside to avoid warping or splitting. Fiberglass is also a great option and more cost-effective than wood windows. The nature of the material allows for many colors and looks, as it is highly durable and more resistant to warping. Fiberglass has become more popular lately with the rise in popularity of black windows. Aluminum windows are still available and have been popular since the 1960s, when that was the best, most cost-effective option on the market. Vinyl windows are by far the most popular on the market today, and that is because of their relatively low cost. However, color is limited to lighter shades, as these window frames are more prone to warping and brittleness due to temperature fluctuations. Black or dark14

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colored frames absorb more sunlight, which does not work well for the less durable nature of vinyl. Vinyl windows are often white, almond or greige in tone and work perfectly well in most homes. Window manufacturing processes vary greatly, as do warranties for different materials and types. Before purchasing new windows for your home, I recommend speaking with a knowledgeable salesperson. He or she can answer questions about replacement procedures, installation and warranty. Celia at Selkirk Glass and Cabinets is one of the best in the business. Her approach is â&#x20AC;&#x153;nononsense,â&#x20AC;? and her experience is vast for both remodeling and new construction. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to give Selkirk a call for anything from repairing a pane to replacing a house full of windows. They also offer installation and repair services, and will come out to take a look and give an opinion if you have any issues with your existing windows.

SHIFTING TOWARD SIGNIFICANCE From buying to selling, EXPAND YOUR FOCUS TO INCLUDE HELPING OTHERS GROW AND ACHIEVE By Trish Buzzone Thinking Partner, Executive Director, The John Maxwell Team

s we begin this new year, our minds naturally think about how to do more, be more and have more in 2021. Many think of these ambitions in terms of “success” and “failure,” creating benchmarks and expectations based on those binary ideas, not realizing that approach to personal growth is often a trap.

wrong with setting and achieving personal goals. We all want to do more, be more and have more. Choosing to live with significance is not about ignoring personal success. It’s about intentionally shifting our focus so that our awareness of success includes seeing and seizing opportunities to invest in others.

When we think of goals with a “pass/fail” mindset, no matter what happens, we may end up stuck. When we miss our self-imposed mark, we often find ourselves feeling unworthy, believing we lack something we do not see or understand. While it’s easy to see how this kind of thinking puts limits on our responses to failure, it’s often just as sticky for those who do achieve their goals. When we reach the top, after all that hard work and focused action, we often find temptation waiting for us there. Temptation to stop, to sit back, get comfortable. As my friend and mentor John C. Maxwell says, “The top is the worst place to stop.” Because wins are not the end of our journey; they are opportunities to open new doors to greater growth.

As we live intentionally, focused on adding value to those around us, our individual goals are captured within that outward focus. As leaders, when our vision includes growth for ourselves as well as others, this enables everyone on the team to focus on collective success. These team wins include personal growth, elevating the energy of each team member, increasing trust in the vision of the leadership and strengthening the overall cohesiveness of the team.

Achievement happens because we take risks, learn something new, try something different or invest something we have not before. When we do that, and it works out, that’s absolutely worth celebrating! However, when we look ahead from the vantage point of success, we experience a unique perspective that opens our eyes to a new and more transformational process: living with significance. As John Maxwell says, “Once you’ve tasted significance, success is never enough.” Why is that? Because significance happens when we expand our focus to include helping others grow and achieve. There’s nothing

Making this shift toward living with significance creates a dynamic synergy that drives prosperity for us and creates opportunities for abundance for others around us. Once we’ve tasted significance in an environment where people are adding value to each other and accomplishing goals together, we come to understand that focusing only on personal success simply isn’t enough. Shift toward significance by joining a Streaming Leaders Virtual Round Table. Connect with leaders through shared values, and let’s make a difference in your community together. Learn more at TrishBuzzone.com/Streaming-Leaders. You can connect with Trish Buzzone at TrishBuzzone.com, Facebook.com/groups/ streamingleaders, LinkedIn.com/in/ TrishBuzzone and Facebook.com/TrishBuzzone.

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SITTING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT Students with a skill and time, and a local boy with a need

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"I’VE BEEN AROUND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR A LONG TIME, AND THE ONES WHO GOT TO SEE WESTON THAT DAY, THEY GOT A BETTER PICTURE ABOUT WHAT THE WHOLE THING’S ALL ABOUT."

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t was a grey, cold day as the Bonners Ferry High School Robotics Team gathered at Valley View Elementary School on December 12 to present their project, a motorized outdoor scooter, to a local 6-yearold who waited eagerly. It was an ordinary day, but nothing about this moment was ordinary for kindergartner Weston. The robotics team had been working for months on a project that would give him a freedom he had never known.

to watch a video of Weston using the device. It was at that moment that the team glimpsed a picture of what life was like for him and realized that they could help in another way.

Weston was born without the use of his arms or hands, and very limited use of his legs and feet. Unable to stand or walk on his own, he relied on his motorized scooter indoors, but when it came time for recess, he had to be pulled in a wagon around the schoolyard, dependent on the help of someone.

“That’s when they started realizing, ‘Oh, this young guy has a really long way to go, and we need to help him out,” says robotics advisor Mike Tymrak. “It made them realize how blessed they are.”

The robotics team had carefully modified and outfitted a donated scooter for his needs, complete with a foot-controlled joystick for him to navigate the scooter. In a way, it was the gift of freedom and movement. Weston could now go wherever he wanted outdoors during recess—of his own volition. A while back, the team had been approached about building a special system for Weston to eat with. The project was too advanced for them to create, but a fundraiser was held for the system, and later the robotics team was able

Weston’s physical therapist, occupational therapist, a robotics mentor and the principal were trying to figure out how Weston could access the playground, and the principal asked if the robotics team could come up with something for him.

The team met with Weston’s physical therapist to better understand his needs, and the project took off. It was the perfect timing. With COVID restrictions, the robotics team’s typical season of competitions was on hold. “We talked about it, and they all agreed, let’s do what we can,” says Tymrak. “This gave the kids a different opportunity during this time period.” The demonstration robot the team was working on went on the backburner. Donor Closet in Spokane donated an allterrain scooter, and in September the team went to work. Firstly, they needed to get the scooter working. Some troubleshooting and

new batteries later, they had it fired up. The most difficult part of the project was finding a way to make the scooter work for Weston, recalls robotics student Alex Stella. “We talked to his physical therapist to see what his range of motion is, and how he likes to control the other scooter and aids that he has. After that meeting we came together, brainstormed, and eventually came up with the design we have now.” The end design features a child’s seat and a roll bar to help protect Weston. Because he has no need of them, the arm rests have been removed, and the control system was redesigned for Weston to control with his foot. Weston came in so they could figure out how to best position and configure the controls. “The kids who got to see that realized they take everything for granted. He’s never gotten to go out on the school grounds on his own,” says Tymrak. Because of COVID, the robotics team couldn’t meet with more than 10 people at a time. They split the team into groups, with the build team, programmers and business team coming in at different times, or working from home. North Idaho Iron Works donated a powder coat for the frame and bumper the team built specially for Weston—a bright, vibrant green, Weston’s favorite color, and a reflection of his own personality. “This kid is great, he’s very social, he’s got a beautiful personality. He loves to go out with the other kids and play tag and be part of the group, and this will give him the mobility to feel like he’s part of something,” explains Tymrak.

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When Weston first took a trial run on the scooter before its completion, he was thrilled. “He was very excited! Within the first 20 seconds he was on it, he wanted to go faster, and as he continued to drive around on it, he didn't want to get out of it,” recalls Stella. “This project really impacted how we view disabilities. What I mean by that is instead of looking at them like something that has no fix to it, I think that we look at them knowing there is a way to solve that problem.” For Tymrak, this project was an opportunity for the students to work on something bigger than just winning a competition. “Just to see the kids grab a hold of it and go with it is encouraging. I’ve been around high school students for a long time, and the ones who got to see Weston that day, they got a better picture about what the whole thing’s all about,” he explains. “You put a person to your project, and it makes a big difference.” For Weston, a whole new world has opened, and he’s sitting in the driver’s seat, thanks to a community of people who cared, and a team of students who took on the challenge.

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SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE WOMEN’S CANCER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP By Jillian Chandler

or those women who have been diagnosed with cancer, knowing and connecting with others in the community who are also suffering from the emotional and physical battles that accompany the diagnosis can ease the pain and burden, even if for one afternoon a month. A place to join others who are ready to listen to and encourage you through one of the most difficult—if not most trying—times in your life can brighten your spirits in times of desperation. One local group that continues to be there for those who have been diagnosed with cancer is the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group. For two decades, this group of women, both those who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as those who have beaten cancer, have gathered monthly to share their stories and encourage one another, engage in group discussions, as well as listen to presentations by guest speakers.

Health Building Meeting Room. Unable to hold their gatherings in recent months, Virginia wants to assure the community that the group is still active, giving out monthly gas cards for Boundary County cancer patients traveling for appointments and treatments. “As soon as things start opening up, we’ll start meeting again,” she smiles. Virginia herself is a breast cancer survivor and joined the Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group roughly 16 years ago after her own diagnosis, taking on the role of treasurer shortly after.

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helping people. They need help— and love.”

Donations from local groups and individuals make it possible for the group to provide gas vouchers to women, men and children who travel out of Boundary County for cancer treatments or appointments. If you would like to make a donation to help those in our community who are battling cancer, you can reach out to Virginia Sanborn at 208.267.2711. “I call this my baby. I’ve always believed in this from my heart; just helping people,” says Virginia. “They need help—and love.”

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THE ART OF FIBER Learning the skill to create and the power of self-sufficiency By Abigail Thorpe

“THE MINDSET OF PEOPLE NEEDS TO CHANGE, AND THE ONLY WAY TO DO THAT IS IF OUR YOUTH START MAKING THINGS WITH THEIR OWN HANDS, AND DISCOVER SOME JOY AND PLEASURE THERE."

iz Cada was 9 years old when she asked her grandma to teach her to crochet. “She always made such beautiful things. Her doilies and tablecloths were so intricate and stunning; with such small thread it seemed so delicate. Even her potholders weren't the typical thick yarn ones you normally see,” recalls Cada. As a child, she didn’t understand how time consuming the process of creating these items was, but she knew she loved them. She was around 19 before she truly learned to crochet. Many projects later—from blankets to clothing and doilies—Cada found her niche. She loves to create toys with number 10 cotton thread— intricate, small-hole items that are beautifully and loving made. Cada has lived in Bonners Ferry her entire life. She doesn’t sell her creations, but those who have been lucky enough to receive them as a gift (and there are many) can attest to the incredible work of love each item is. A full-time job and two kids don’t leave much extra time to spare, but Cada still finds time to pursue her fiber art and share it with those around her. She is always making something for someone, or encouraging others to learn, and is willing to stop and teach anyone—all they have to do is ask. ”Through the years, some have taken me up on my offers. I think it's great when people discover new skills and that they can do it too,” she says. In addition to crocheting, Cada enjoys knitting, spinning, felting, sewing and quilting. She’ll see something and want to recreate it. Her husband laughingly says she’s always doing something, and he’s not wrong. She’s shown her daughter’s friends how to do fiber art, and over the past four years has learned how to make her own yarn from start to finish. She sources mostly local fleece, washes it, felts it and spins it. Sometimes there are fleeces others don’t want because of their quality. To Cada, most everything can be used for something. She hates to see it wasted, especially when many items could be donated to programs like 4-H for kids who don’t have the resources to purchase materials to learn how to do fiber art. She would love to see a program start to find and donate these items, but as it is, she tries to give as much as she can. It’s always been important for her to know how to do things herself, a form of self-sufficiency. Sometimes her son, who has special needs, requires or wants something they can’t find, but Cada can make it. “If you don’t have those skills, you just can’t do it,” she explains. If a sweater gets a hole, it’s not garbage, it just needs to be fixed. “One of my goals for myself every year is I try to do Christmas and birthdays and things as homemade as possible with the skills I have. I try to take my skills and make them something I think they’ll really enjoy.” For many, that skill is a dying art. People are quick to go out and buy something, and the youth of today would often rather be on a phone or computer than learning how to create something. “The mindset of people needs to change, and the only way to do that is if our youth start making things with their own hands, and discover some joy and pleasure there,” says Cada. “Giving them the power to create things and express themselves through art is great; giving them skills; letting them know that just because they can’t do one thing they can do something else. It’s important to be able to do things on your own.”

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ears of athletic competition have taught Bonners Ferry senior Holly Ansley several life lessons that she can apply not just on the court but in all aspects of her life. “One lesson I have learned from being involved in sports is you can’t make it to the top without working for it,” she said. Now amidst her final season on the girls’ basketball team, Holly continues to apply that hard work both on the court and off. She’s been a varsity player all four years, with her natural leadership abilities boosting her to a team captain when only a sophomore. That same year she was named an all-state selection—and the accolades have followed in both her junior and senior seasons. Beginning her high school career on the varsity team as a freshman was a big step, and a very special game that season still stands out above just about all the others. “The most memorable moment when playing sports was my freshman year when we beat the Sandpoint girls’ basketball team. That was the most fun and the best

game our team ever played,” said Holly. Holly is also a serious competitor on the track team. She is the defending district champion for both the long jump and triple jump, and she placed at state in both events her sophomore year. She had her eyes set on breaking the school record in both events before the pandemic wiped out her chance last spring. Since then she’s been focused on achieving that goal before her time is up. “My sophomore year I was less than an inch away from the triple jump record. To achieve this goal, I have been weight training with Mike Davis up at Iron Mike’s Gym.” In the classroom, Holly carries a 4.0 GPA and earned a Top 10 Percent Scholar award her junior year. She plans on attending Idaho State University this fall and looks forward to pursuing a career as a dental hygienist. While she doesn’t plan on playing competitively at the collegiate level, Holly will cherish all the experiences she’s had along the way. “I have enjoyed building friendships throughout the years with my team and other team players. I also enjoy the competitive side to sports and of course winning!”

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FROM THE BASEMENT TO THE NHL DRAFT THE QUICK RISE OF BEAR HUGHES BY DAN THOMPSON

here was no great epiphany that sparked it, no pressure to continue it and no particular reason why the Hughes family became enamored with hockey. Neither Michelle nor Vince, parents of 10 children, played it growing up. They were athletes, sure, but living in Spokane and then Post Falls in the early 1990s, hockey wasn’t in their blood or much even in their neighborhood, with few hockey rinks to speak of in the area. But Vince took their oldest son, Rance, to a Spokane Chiefs game, and a love for the game was sparked. “When I got to be old enough to skate, he took me to see if I would like it, and I loved it,” Rance said of his dad. “And I didn’t look back.”

one place I could send them all. They just put up nets and they would play there by the hours, and really there was nothing down there for them to break.”

young. It wasn’t like we were saying he was gonna be a pro when he was 5 or anything,” Rance said. “Our careers were pretty similar, up until he got really good.”

Those routines were well-established, then, by the time Cassius Paul—baby number six—was born in the spring of 2001, when Rance was 10. So, Cassius, whose family has called him “Bear” for as long as they can remember, joined in as soon as he could. His memory of those early years is a little fuzzy. But one memory stands out: “The only thing I remember is the first goal I scored was in my own net,” Hughes said. “So that was pretty embarrassing.”

No Idaho-born player had ever been selected in the National Hockey League Draft until last October, when the Washington Capitals used a fifth-round selection, 148th overall, on Bear Hughes. Only two Idahoans have played in the NHL, and that was more than 60 years ago.

The Hughes took to the game in its many forms, from on-ice to roller to playing in the basement with a tennis ball. And with 10 children in the family, there was rarely a shortage of people to play with.

Yet of all the Hughes children—there are three girls and seven boys, with Roman, the youngest, now 11—Bear has so far proven to be the most talented at the family sport. Rance played a few seasons of junior hockey, including two for the Spokane Braves, but his career didn’t reach the heights of his younger brother.

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Where many other top prospects had spent their peewee and bantam hockey years playing in leagues or at academies away from home, Bear played in the same North Idaho in-house league, up until he joined the Spokane Braves, who play in a Canadian Junior B league, in the fall of 2018. His mark on that league was immediate. He scored 41 goals in 46 games and was named the Kootenay Junior League Rookie of the Year, and late that spring, in 2019, he played two games for the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League, scoring two goals.

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That was in early October 2019, when Hughes was off to a fast start with four points in his first three games as a rookie with the Chiefs. He and teammate Jack Finley—who was also drafted in 2020—were pulled aside postgame to talk to a visiting NHL scout. For the first time, Bear said, the NHL started to feel like a possibility. He finished the year seventh on the team with 47 points, including 16 goals. The team’s season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, but Bear’s layoff from skating wasn’t as long as it was for others. That’s because his father Vince manages the Frontier Ice Arena in Coeur d’Alene. Through the Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization, Vince was part of the arena’s initial construction in the early 2000s and then its reconstruction after the roof collapsed in December 2008.

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As one of the few arenas in the region, Frontier has become an offseason training facility for the handful of NHL players who live in the area. That has given Bear—who has only attended one NHL game in his life—the chance to skate with former Chiefs greats like Tyler Johnson, Derek Ryan and Kailer Yamamoto since he was a kid. And yet, the Hughes didn’t push their children to make a career—or even an obsession—of the sport. “I never felt any more pressure to play from my parents, and I would be surprised if any of my other siblings did. It was something available to us, and most of us loved it,” Rance said. “It was something that was a big part of our family, but it never felt like, hey, if the tournament didn’t go well this weekend, it defined the whole weekend.” Bear credits that mentality for helping him maintain his love of the game. “My spirit for the game hasn’t really died at all,” he said. “(For some players), by the time they’re 18 or 19, they’re sick of it. For me, I’m always having fun.” James Porter Jr., a goalie from Bonners Ferry who played 10 games for the Chiefs last season, understands the value of having ice to skate and 26

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practice on. During the offseason, he drove to Frontier twice a week just to get on the ice, with the Canadian border closed and no other arena any closer. Porter said it’s significant that an Idahoan has now been drafted by an NHL team, and he hopes it leads more kids to play the game. As far as he knows, he’s the only person in Bonners Ferry who is currently playing in a junior hockey league. “Right now, me and my younger sister are waiting for a lake to freeze so we can skate, just for fun,” Porter said. “Hopefully in the future we can get (an arena) up here.” For the Hughes family, their basement stood in for a rink when there was no rink to be found. They’ve built a small rink down there now, with the same material for boards as one would find in a hockey arena. There are still seven children in the house, and they still play down there by the hours, Michelle Hughes said. That includes the son she calls both Cassius and Bear interchangeably. “He just loves the game, he always did,” Michelle said. “I’m really proud of how hard he worked, and I’m happy for the chance that he’s been given. He’s been drafted. It seems pretty unbelievable.”

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With more than a decade of experience as a store director in retail grocery, with another four years as the director of quality at Hi-Tech Publications in Beaverton, Oregon, Mike was hired as the assistant manager by the owners of the Boundary Trading Co., while it was still under construction. After 10 years with Boundary Trading Co., Mike was offered the position of director of technology at the Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa, where he still remains today. Mike is also the proud owner of Cox Techs, which was established in 2005 as Onsite Computers. When the Cox family first came to Bonners Ferry more than 25 years ago, according to Mike, there were few computer support options in Boundary County. With internet limited to dial-up speeds, remote support was not a reality. In 2005, that all changed with Onsite Computers. What began with a focus specializing in building new computers and repair, the company grew into designing, installing and managing office networks. Over the years, they 28

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JUST SNAP OUT OF IT It’s not that easy… a personal perspective By Sue Hagglund

n the times that we are living in now, we hear more and more about people being tired, emotionally drained and just plain sad. You probably know someone who may have these characteristics, and they would be considered depressed. But maybe you didn’t know that there are people out there that have high functioning depression. I happen to be one of them. I can tell you from experience, from the outside looking in, you would see someone that has everything together and a perfect life (well almost perfect).

• Pushing your life forward despite feeling disconnected and exhausted • Intense fear of sharing your emotional world and true self • Addiction to perfectionism • Chronic fatigue/brain fog • Perpetuating an image of a perfect/put-together life • Using closet addictions/workaholism to manage a sensation of deep emptiness • Inner-conflict; feeling of being at war with yourself

Here is some of what a high functioning depression person looks like:

This doesn’t happen every day. Sometimes I can go weeks or even months

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and not have any symptoms. So how do you know when someone is having a day, or week, or month you may ask yourself. Well here are some signs; however, please remember everyone is different in dealing with their own personal depression.

should never tell a depressed person to just “Snap out of it.” So, what are some things that you should say to someone who suffers from depression? Here are a few of my favorite sayings that I appreciate so that I know someone truly cares and understands.

• They’re much more quiet than usual. • They use the excuse “I’m tired” a lot. • They’ve lost their appetite. • They constantly look at the ground. • They want to be alone a lot (this also includes not wanting to be touched (hugging). • They smile for a moment but go back to a blank expression right after. • They struggle to keep up/stay engaged in conversation. • They become emotionally distant.

• You’re not crazy. • You are not alone. • You can get through this. • We will get you through this together. • I’m here if you need me. Seriously.

Some people will tell you just “snap out of it.” Here are some reasons we can’t: • We become desensitized to our own suffering. • To protect ourselves. When you experience only negative emotions constantly, shutting them off becomes the only option you can think of … especially after nothing else seems to work. • Fighting depression while upholding our responsibilities like everyone else is physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting—you become so drained you’re unable to feel anything. Depression puts a force-field between the person and pleasure. It’s an illness that prevents you from experiencing any joy in the things you used to love. This is why you

I have been living with this illness most of my adult life. People like me don’t want pity or sympathy but rather compassion and understanding of people of depression. Before you react to someone who may not have reacted the way you thought that they should have, stop and remember, we are all suffering from something at different times of our lives. Additional resources: 1) Talking with your primary care provider. Anxiety and depression are common conditions affecting up to 7 percent of Americans every year. You don't have to face this alone. Your provider will be able to talk with you about safe and effective medications and counseling options. 2) The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) offers free, on-line support groups and newsletter. 3) The Northern Idaho Crisis Center is open 24/7/365 and offers safe, private, free support for individuals experiencing any type of mental health or substance use crisis. No referral is required. Call 208.625.4884 or visit NICrisisCenter.org. 4) The National Suicide Prevention Line can be reached by calling 800.273.TALK (8255).

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A SUCCESSFUL 2021 STARTS WITH YOU How to lay out realistic goals for your personal and professional life

by ABIGAIL THORPE

t’s January 1, surrounded by the remaining vestiges of last year’s party, and there it is before us: our New Year’s resolution. We’ve all been there: Exercise five days every week; stop eating sweets; read 12 new books. The list of resolutions that quickly go by the wayside one or two weeks later is a long one each year.

2020 was a tough year, and entering 2021, things still are not normal, but what better reasons to work toward something you want to achieve? It’s difficult to change habits that are deeply ingrained, but setting and achieving goals isn’t impossible; it just needs to be approached the right way. Rather than a resolution this year, focus on setting a goal (or goals) that you work toward on your terms, in your own time. We’ve put together some tips to get you started on the path to a successful 2021. Look to the future. Where do you want to be in one year? Five? Ten? Set goals that help propel you toward the person you want to be down the road. This way you’ll have something to look toward, a reason for achieving each goal along the way. Don’t follow the crowd. It’s easy to get distracted by what others are doing, or what you think you should be doing for your New Years’ resolution or goal. Don’t! Find something you want to accomplish. You’ll be much more successful in making it happen if you have a purpose for doing it. Ask yourself why you shouldn’t make the change. This might seem counterintuitive, but it’s often our inability to let go of old habits that dooms our New Year’s goals. Understand why you shouldn’t make the change, and why you are sticking to old habits. Are they more appealing and fulfilling to you than your new goal? For example, if your goal is to read more this year, but you’d rather

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watch TV instead, and you know you’ll choose this habit because in the end it’s more rewarding, you’re setting yourself up for failure. You’ll be more successful achieving your goals when a new behavior looks more attractive than a current one, despite the discipline or difficulties it may take to get there.

Reward yourself! You need a treat too! Reward yourself for accomplishments along the way, however small. This provides positive reinforcement and gives you something to look forward to. The end goal should be motivating, but sometimes we need a little extra push along the way, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!

Keep it positive. Focus on doing, not stopping. Positive thinking will do way more to encourage you to reach your goal. Instead of saying, “I’m not going to eat sweets,” make a goal to eat healthier. There’s less room for failure, and you’ll focus on a positive lifestyle or goal rather than giving up a negative one.

Review and update your plan. It’s okay to make changes along the way. The rigid inflexibility of a resolution is why so many fail. Give yourself some breathing room, and come up with a system to take stock of where you’re at and how your plan is going. If you need to change your plan or goals along the way, that’s okay. The most important thing is to start establishing healthy habits that are leading you toward your end goal.

Make the goal your end. Resolutions fail because they don’t allow for flexibility and messing up. Rather, resolutions should be an end to your goal, so you keep the way open. Rather than saying: “I’m going to go to the gym five days a week,” say, “I’m going to establish an exercise routine,” then make small goals or “resolutions” to get you to your end goal. One day that may be going to the gym, another it may be going for a walk around the neighborhood. Give yourself small goals to achieve, and make room to adapt your plans along the way. Create a plan. It’s easy to come up with a goal, but the plan to get there is how you’ll find success. Sketch out next steps to reach your goal, starting with small ones, even if it’s something like getting new shoes in order to work out more. Make sure each goal or step is something measurable that you can keep in front of you, on your phone, fridge or calendar, that way it becomes a part of your everyday routine. 44

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Just do it! Sometimes it just takes the first step to get you going. Stop making excuses, and don’t let what you don’t have keep you from getting started. If you want to exercise more, but can’t afford a gym membership, then find ways to work out at home or outside, and work your way toward your goal, even if that means making a plan to someday afford a gym membership. There is always a way to get to your end goal—it may just look different than you expected. A successful year is in front of you. You just have to take the first step. No matter what 2021 may throw at us, don’t give up on setting a goal and finding ways to stick to it. Make this the year you accomplish your New Year’s goal (not your resolution)!

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n 2020, you likely learned a lot about your ability to adapt, cope and remain strong through challenge and uncertainty. Now that the new year has arrived, you can apply that valuable knowledge to achieving a healthier spirit in 2021.

This year, it’s time to make your New Year’s goals count. As staying healthy and building your immune system remain critical, it’s time to redefine wellness and rediscover the best strategies to find yourself healthier, happier and more energized for the new year ahead. Your initial goals and plan of attack don’t have to be big. In fact, small, attainable goals are often the best way to achieve big-picture results. Big, broad terms like wellness, balance and mind-body connection are common, but what do they really mean? How can these concepts be reached in a way that is sustainable, and can the process really be enjoyable—even life-changing? Start by learning what tools are available to you, and how you can best put them into practice in your day-to-day life. If anything is true about the path to cultivating a healthier spirit, it’s that there are many ways to do so, and the best time to start is now. Here, we take a look at healthy living at its fullest, including strategies to boost your health, both mentally and physically. This year, aim to train your brain and strengthen your mental well-being just as much as your physical fitness. The familiar adage “use it or lose it” is just as applicable to your cognitive health, and regularly exercising your brain can boost its ability to think quickly and retain memory. Simple ways to give your brain its daily workout include games like Sudoku or word hunts, working on a jigsaw puzzle, or using an app designed to train your brain like Lumosity, Peak, Cognifit Brain Fitness and Personal Zen. Experts even praise small, quick daily exercises like completing a task using your nondominant hand or taking a different route on your drive home, for their ability to contribute to major mental benefits. Strengthen your brain’s neuroplasticity, or ability to grow and create new connections, by learning a new skill. A highlight of this task is in its endless possibilities; you can choose anything you want to learn. Whether it’s learning to cook healthier recipes, or simply just learning to cook, the stimulation and sense of achievement from honing a new craft and putting it into practice can be so satisfying. Skills like cooking, learning to paint, playing an instrument or learning a language have the added benefits of calming nerves, revitalizing your focus and providing a healthy outlet during periods of stress. Stress can affect the entire body, triggering an automatic hormonal response. In short periods, elevated stress levels can be healthy, inspiring growth, action and change—but repeated, uncontrolled stress will take its toll.

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Daily mindfulness practices, like meditation and journaling, can fight the inflammatory effects of stress and help you regain a sense of calmness and control. Use a journal to pull anxious thoughts and long to-do lists out of your mind and put them on paper. The act of writing out a thought or experience can help you reorganize and process the associated feelings in a different way. You’ll have the added benefit of having the journal to look back on in the future, to recall past experiences and see how far you’ve come. Along with your mindfulness practices, don’t forget to keep a healthy physical release in your routine. This month, reconnect with physical fitness as a mode of both releasing and receiving energy. The famed post-workout endorphins, euphoric hormones released within the body after exercise, are nothing to underestimate. Studies have shown that endorphins are involved in the body’s natural reward circuits to maximize pleasure and help us continue to function through periods of injury or stress. In short: Movement is key to feeling good. Effects of endorphin release include mood boosts, stress and anxiety relief, a sense of increased confidence and appetite regulation—all part of a long list of exercise benefits that go beyond outward appearance. An important key to falling in love with exercise is simply finding your match: an activity you’re motivated to show up to on a regular basis. From spin classes and Crossfit, to hikes and long walks, to barre and yoga, there are endless settings available to you, and the process will be well worth it when you arrive at your perfect fit. This year, open yourself up to the possibility of loving exercise, and treat yourself to a step outside your comfort zone. Try that boutique class you’ve been curious about; invest in that new yoga mat or set of weights; or enlist a friend as your accountability partner. Your body will thank you. Stay motivated by tracking your progress. Whether it’s checking off weekly workouts, counting your miles, leveling up your weight in strength training, or working your way toward a new yoga pose, a wonderful thing about the world of fitness is that you can always set a new goal and keep moving forward—just don’t forget to celebrate those milestones along the way. At a time when many of us are more than ready for a new year, a fresh start and a revitalized spirit, take this January as a challenge to redefine what health means to you. Boosting your brain, enjoying physical activity and trying something new are just a few ways to get started. Whatever you choose, proudly take it as an investment in yourself and in a better New Year. 48

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A new year brings with it a new start; 365 new opportunities to live a happier— and healthier—life. With 2020 behind us, let’s make 2021 truly count. Your life is in your hands, so it’s up to you to make each day count. Let’s start with these six lifestyle trends that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

Prioritize Mental Health Though 2020 is behind us, we are all still carrying the burdens, and trying to recover from the hardships the year brought with it. The new year has arrived, but we are all still experiencing the effects of the COVID pandemic. Each person has their own unique way of persevering, but it is important to remember that we are all in this together— we are not alone. Now more than ever, people are more easily able to voice their feelings, their thoughts, their uncertainties, their pain. And this is a powerful thing. Our mental health should always take priority over fear of one’s judgment. There is no shame in being scared, overwhelmed or stressed. Sharing with others rather than suffering alone is a relief and the beginning of being able to heal.

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Allow Your Body to Rest We live in a world that teaches us we need to constantly be doing something. It’s always go, go, go. Whether it be work, doing activities with your children, cooking a beautiful meal, working out at the gym; if we’re not busy doing something, then we are considered lazy. Well, if 2020 taught us anything, it’s to take the time to enjoy those quiet moments. Instead of scrolling through social media, relax with a good book. Instead of hitting up the gym today, take a walk outside in your neighborhood, on a local trail or at your nearby park. Breathing in the cool fresh air is sure to calm you and clear your mind.

Get Proper Sleep Can you remember the last time you woke up feeling fully rested and refreshed, your body restored, ready to start the day? Many of us—no matter our age—are not getting adequate sleep at night. Instead of turning out the lights and settling into bed for a good night’s rest, we find ourselves, once again, checking our social media, watching TV, texting friends or family, staring at our computer screen and working on that latenight work or school assignment, etc. Now’s the time to start creating a healthy bedtime routine. It is recommended that you stop using electronic devices 30 minutes prior to when you plan to go to bed. It’s also a good idea to remove all devices from the bedroom and opt for a good book instead.

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Invest in Your Space As more people continue to live, work and play from home than ever before, it is imperative that we are spending our time in a space that nurtures ourselves and our families, despite all the chaos. Our homes should be our sanctuaries, and with many of our children still remote learning, while we continue to work from our home office, we can find ourselves overwhelmed by all that is going on and surrounding us. Simplify and clear out what you no longer need. Instead of school work—and your work—sprawled all throughout the house, designate a school/ work area—even the dining room table— that can be cleared away when the work day is done and it’s time to unwind. Add greenery to freshen up your space, add new blind to let in more light. Buy that new chair you’ve been eyeing to make your work hours more comfortable.

Whether for your health, for the environment or for animal welfare, or all of the above, 2021 may be the year that many who have not yet attempted this way of eating might just take that leap. We’ve all heard the words vegetarian and vegan, but how about flexitarian? A flexitarian diet, sometimes referred to as a semi-vegetarian diet, is a much more inclusive diet. Though meals are centered around plant foods, it allows for the occasional inclusion of meat, eggs and fish. With a less rigid approach, it can more easily be incorporated into your current diet. With the ultimate goal to add more plant-based focused meals into your daily life, this will not only benefit your health but the health of the environment and animal well-being as well. It’s a win-win, right?

Incorporate Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine continues to draw people to its natural, balanced approach to wellness. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used in addressing everything from anxiety and depression to allergies, back pain, skin conditions, obesity, infertility and so much more. Incorporating the use of herbs and diet, acupuncture and cupping to prevent or treat health problems, traditional Chinese medicine will only continue to raise awareness of the alternatives to mainstream Western medicine. For those looking for a more natural approach to wellness, bringing balance to their bodies, mind and spirit, Chinese medicine may be the answer.

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A VISIT TO A SOUTHERN PLANTATION Relooking Louisiana’s River Road history through the eyes of the enslaved By Marguerite Cleveland

he myth of the Grand Ole’ South has long glamorized plantation life as one of beautiful homes, epic parties, southern gentlemen and their lovely brides, with no mention of the thousands of people ripped from their homes in Africa who were enslaved on the plantations. Tours used to involve hoopskirt gowned guides and sipping mint juleps. In recent years, things have changed, and many historic sites have begun to tell the complete story of what life was like on a plantation to include that of the enslaved people. Whitney Plantation, in particular, shares the story purely from the perspective of the enslaved. This trip focuses on an area known as the “German Coast,” which begins just north of New Orleans and follows both sides of the Mississippi River. Where to Stay There is something about staying on a historic property along the river road. After the crowds leave for the day, a quiet sneaks in. The Spanish Moss dripping from live oak trees in the evening dusk seems to whisper the history of those before you. Destrehan Plantation offers two cottages for rent, which are on the grounds of the plantation. They offer a vintage charm and modern conveniences. Oak Alley Plantation has a more upscale experience with luxury cottages and an onsite restaurant. It is a separate business from the nonprofit, which runs the plantation, but you still have access to the property and its stunning dual columns of live oaks that lead to the levee and the Mississippi River. The property is surrounded by sugar cane fields, so you really get the feeling of how isolated the river plantations were.

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TO TRULY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON A PLANTATION THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE, A VISIT TO WHITNEY PLANTATION IS A MUST.

What to Do The 1811 Rebellion of Enslaved People, also known as the German Coast Uprising, was a key historical event that took place in this area—and it is relatively unknown. It was well planned and the largest in U.S. history. The revolt began at what is now known as the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House and was led by Charles Deslondes and more than 500 enslaved people. You can learn about this significant event as well as early jazz great Kid Ory on a tour. To truly begin to understand what life was like on a plantation through the eyes of the enslaved people, a visit to Whitney Plantation is a must. Plan to spend a couple of hours so you have time to absorb the experience. In addition to learning the history of slavery on the Whitney Plantation, you will also visit memorials that honor the enslaved people. The experience is like visiting a concentration camp such as Dachau in Germany—especially when you visit the memorial for the German Coast Uprising. The leaders of this event were tried, executed and beheaded, their heads then placed on pikes that lined the River Road for 60 miles. When touring the site be respectful and quiet. It takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. If you are unable to visit, take a virtual tour by downloading the Whitney Plantation app.

For a very personal experience, take “The Unheard Voices of the German Coast Tour” exclusively offered by Dianne Honore Destrehan. She is a family descendant of Jean-Baptiste Destrehan, the owner of the plantation, and Catiche Destrehan, who was enslaved by him. By the time you finish the tour you will have a better understanding of the cultural melting pot of this area. Learn the heritage of the German farmers, Acadians, the enslaved Africans, Native Americans and Sicilians, as well as their contributions to the cultural heritage. Destrehan is a gifted storyteller, and her family history adds an authenticity to the tour. As more is learned about the history of the plantation, the tours have evolved over the years. The leaders of the German Coast Uprising were tried at Destrehan and held in the wash shed on the plantation grounds. There are plans to expand on this history. Laura Plantation shook up plantation tours when they first opened in 1994. They were the first historic home tour in Louisiana to use the term slave instead of servant and the first to include the history of enslaved Africans as part of the tour. Let that date sink in. The year 1994 was the first time the stories of enslaved people were included in plantation tours. Opened in February 2017, the permanent exhibit “From the Big House to the Quarters: Slavery on Laura Plantation” is housed in a restored overseer’s cottage. Research into the plantation’s history is ongoing in both BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

The Specifics WHERE TO STAY Destrehan Plantation Creole Cottages DestrehanPlantation.org/ Creole-Cottages Oak Alley Plantation Restaurant and Inn - OakAlleyPlantation.com

WHERE TO EAT Destrehan Plantation - DestrehanPlantation.org Oak Alley Plantation - OakAlleyPlantation.org 1811/Kid Ory Historic House – 1811KidOryHistoricHouse.com Whitney Plantation - WhitneyPlantation.org Laura Plantation - LauraPlantation.com

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the United States and France where some descendants settled. Laura has an extensive collection of primary source documents including Laura’s diary, which are invaluable in sharing the history of this unique Creole plantation. Oak Alley is the iconic southern plantation with its double rows of live oaks leading to the home. Once a traditional tour with hoopskirt gowned guides and mint juleps, it has evolved over time. The hoop skirts are gone, but you can still get a good mint julep. Rather than move old slave cabins from other plantations, authentic reproductions were built with a permanent exhibit of the enslaved people on the plantation. As part of the foundation’s Revisit Oak Alley initiative, the “Big House” Experience and Site Interpretation was completed in January 2018. The mansion tour now fully integrates the histories of the enslaved people at Oak Alley and shows their contributions. Where to Eat The German Coast area of Louisiana is an amazing melting pot when it comes to the cuisine. African, mainly Senegal, French, German and American influences have shaped the local food culture. Cajun chefs will cook just about anything. In addition to staples such as crawfish, shrimp and andouille sausage you will also find alligator, rabbit and frog legs. What the area is famed for though is its andouille sausage—and they even made a trail for it. The Andouille Trail will take you to the makers in humble shops and meat markets to chefs at upscale restaurants. Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience is a must, as he shares family recipes passed down for generations. B&C Seafood restaurant is a family owned 54

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business that the locals love. Workers in the area stop by for the plate lunch specials each day or a bowl of their flavorful gumbos—smoked rabbit is the most popular. The Seafood Pot is a restaurant and market with fresh local seafood. You can purchase their daiquiris by the gallon. Don’t miss the Creole House, where Chef Jason Roussel cooks everything from scratch. He is passionate about sharing real Cajan cooking. The plantation tours mentioned are all nonprofit foundations that are dedicated to telling the authentic history of the area. For more information about the German Coast, visit LARiverParishes.com to help plan your visit.

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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!

6637 Fry St. | Bonners Ferry 208.267.7771 | PizzaFactory.com Facebook.com/BonnersFerryPizzaFactory

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

208.946.3327 | Bonners Ferry Facebook.com/CompassGrille

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!

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

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At Feist Creek Restaurant, the delicious smells and warm atmosphere make you feel right at home. Serving lunch and dinner, customer favorites range from their smoked prime rib and 25 oz. rib-eye steak to catfish and hushpuppies, homemade fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches and more. Full bar, pool table, outdoor seating, fish pond and their own private waterfall make this a destination spot to remember. You can find them open Friday-Sunday from 12pm-close.

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TAVERN AT THE LODGE Looking to excite your taste buds? Guests will be treated to starters like Escargot and Spanish Shrimp; new lunch offerings to include Lamb and Beef Gyros Kabob and Shoarito Mediterranean Burrito; more than a dozen entrees such as Chicken Piccata, Cioppino and the 12-ounce Ribeye; and a variety of delicious house-made soups and salads. Open for lunch 11:30am-2pm and dinner 5-9pm Thursday-Sunday. Reservations recommended.

5952 Main Street | Bonners Ferry 208.267.7268

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

6421 Main St.| Bonners Ferry 208.267.2431

GRAMA J'S BEIGNETS Experience a trademark taste of New Orleans, where you’ll find Grama J serving up freshly made beignets, plain or in classic breakfast styles, and delicious crepes both sweet and savory, as well as fresh authentic chicory coffee and hand-drawn espressos. Linger over your meal while reading on a comfy couch or playing board games in front of the fireplace in her cozy dining room. Open Thursday-Sunday from 7am-3pm.

6371 Kootenai Street | Bonners Ferry 509.230.4470 Facebook.com/GramaJsBeignets

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A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES. And as you begin to thoughtfully set your goals and intentions, you may want to think about creating a vision board to inspire you on your journey to attaining them. “I always encourage folks to sign up for one of these ‘beginning a new year’ workshops because vision boards are a fabulous way to create a beautiful visual piece that will help keep you clearly focused on your intentions and goals,” says Alison Henslee. Alison is the woman behind the Creative Soul Collective and will be hosting Vision Board Workshops throughout the month of January. Though class dates are still pending at this time, Alison is more than happy to book private or small groups in her home or at Under the Sun, or work with a larger group via Zoom. Inperson sessions are limited to six guests, ideal for small business groups, book clubs, girlfriends or families. She also welcomes those who are interested in private in-person or video sessions. For those unfamiliar with the process, shares Alison, “A vision board is a visible platform artfully created to pinpoint specific goals and display them in a beautiful way to help keep you on track and manifest that which you’re working to attain or accomplish.”

During the three- to four-hour session, participants devote time to selecting their intentions or goals that they'd like to work on for the year, then sift through magazines for photos, wording or phrases, or whatever best serves as inspiration and reminders of each goal or intention. “Plus we eat, sip and chat!” smiles Alison. The cost for instruction and supplies is just $25 per person with boards, scissors, glue sticks, art paper and some magazines provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own printouts, magazines and additional art supplies as well. Once your vision board is completed, Alison recommends framing it and hanging/displaying it in a prominent space in your home or office, where it will constantly be in your line of vision as you go about your day—where it can continuously inspire you in achieving your goals. For additional details and to register, call or text Alison at 208.610.8806, email aghenslee@gmail.com or watch for more details on the Creative Soul Collective's Facebook or Instagram pages.

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As the Boundary County Historical Society & Museum remains closed during the current health crisis, the Museum has been working on building web-based exhibits centered on the life of the Kootenai Tribe. To start this new collection, they've created an online flipbook exploring Kootenai Cradleboards, which is currently available online for your viewing pleasure. This book, with informative facts along with photos, is sure to be enjoyed. Until it is safe once again for the community to visit the museum and see original artifacts, period rooms, exhibits and displays designed to present the history of North Idaho and the indigenous Kootenai people, show your support by visiting the museum online at BoundaryCountyMuseum.org, where there is much to be discovered.

The Idaho Museum of Natural History has developed this website to give you full open access to 3D models and images of its treasures— ready to be unlocked for hours of learning and enjoyment. The site offers a wide range of fossils, bones and cultural artifacts from the Idaho Museum of Natural History, along with other institutions across North America. Come back often to see new material as they continue to scan and upload models! Whether it’s fossils, artifacts, osteology or plants that you’re interested in, this is a simple way to discover from the comfort of your home. Visit VirtualIMNH.iri.isu.edu today.

Museum of Idaho’s virtual tours allow visitors to step into the 1890s with 360-degree tours of the shops, rooms and offices in their historic Eagle Rock, USA exhibit. Virtual programs for adults include Museum After Dark, slightly irreverent tour history presentations of Crap Taxidermy and Dirty Little Secrets. For the kids, there's Discovery Day for ages 6 to 12 with at-home activities for weekly discovery. Little Learners is geared toward those 2 to 5 with at-home activities for you to enjoy with your little one. On the site, you will also be treated to fun trivia quizzes including Idaho history and geography, Idaho general knowledge and Idaho pop culture/current events. There are also fun drawings that can be downloaded to color for the kids. To see what the Museum of Idaho is currently offering virtually, visit MuseumofIdaho.org/museumathome.

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