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A Blessed Season to all<br />
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With spring comes a time of renewal and<br />
preparations for a glorious summer. In this<br />
edition of <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Local</strong>, you’ll<br />
find articles that will inspire you when it comes<br />
to the spring season and all that accompanies<br />
it, from simple home improvement projects to<br />
gardening for your health.<br />
Our feature article highlights what’s trending<br />
in home design for <strong>2023</strong>; it’s sure to inspire<br />
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Our <strong>March</strong>/<strong>April</strong> edition of <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Local</strong> focuses on Home<br />
& Garden, with articles throughout to inspire you this season. From<br />
farmhouse to modern, bright whites to dark hues, and a touch of those<br />
natural elements, what's your style? As you read through this issue, you<br />
might discover something new and be ready to take on that next project.<br />
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HOME<br />
& GARDEN<br />
WHAT’S TRENDING THIS SPRING<br />
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ALL YOUR FAVORITE<br />
LOCAL STORIES<br />
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contents<br />
home & garden<br />
10<br />
SIMPLE YET STUNNING<br />
Subtle updates make for an easy refresh<br />
local scene<br />
18<br />
SPRINGTIME IN BONNERS FERRY<br />
Traditions to look forward to<br />
22<br />
TEACHER IN THE SPOTLIGHT<br />
Caroline Watson, <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong><br />
High School<br />
24<br />
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT<br />
Senior Basketball Players<br />
26<br />
SCHOLARSHIP. LEADERSHIP. TALENT.<br />
Jurassic Quest: <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>'s<br />
Distinguished Young Women take<br />
the stage <strong>April</strong> 29<br />
30<br />
AN UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY<br />
Hope House's young new leadership<br />
starts a new chapter for the<br />
philanthropic organization<br />
feature<br />
34<br />
HOME DESIGN TRENDS NOD TO NATURE<br />
Mix the old and new with the beauty and<br />
warmth of natural materials and bold<br />
optimistic colors<br />
business spotlight<br />
40<br />
HEALING THROUGH NUTRITION AND<br />
LIFESTYLE CHANGE<br />
Off Grid Doc provides the<br />
personalized care you deserve<br />
26<br />
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18<br />
40<br />
health & lifestyle<br />
42<br />
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?<br />
Gardening for your health<br />
48<br />
PREVENTATIVE CARE IS SELF-CARE<br />
Put your health in your control<br />
42<br />
58<br />
food & entertainment<br />
50<br />
DINING GUIDE<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>'s must-try eats<br />
53<br />
SEASONAL RECIPE<br />
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for<br />
your Easter brunch table<br />
54<br />
CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
Upcoming events you won't want to miss!<br />
56<br />
A DAY OF EMPOWERMENT<br />
Join 9B Ladies on <strong>March</strong> 17 for this<br />
inspirational event<br />
58<br />
EASTER TRADITIONS<br />
Discover the meaning of Easter and<br />
some of its traditions<br />
travel & leisure<br />
60<br />
THE LANGUAGE OF LĀNAʻI STARTS AT<br />
SENSEI LĀNAʻI, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT<br />
A gentle wellness immersion<br />
designed by you<br />
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simple yet<br />
STUNNING<br />
Subtle updates make for<br />
an easy refresh<br />
As the days continue to get longer and the temperatures slowly warmer, our<br />
urge to spend more time outside grows as well. Spring is a time of renewal,<br />
and for many that often includes decluttering, organizing and freshening<br />
up our homes both inside and out. We have a few precious months to spend outside<br />
before the bite of fall hits again. It’s paramount to enjoy these long warm days, and<br />
there are several small improvements you can do both indoors and out to make this<br />
summer even more enjoyable.<br />
While yard work isn’t the top priority of most homeowners, simplifying your<br />
landscaping will help limit the amount of time you spend weeding, raking, and<br />
hauling lawn debris away in the future. Communities all across the West are asking<br />
residents to conserve water. Droughts in the Southwest have strained watersheds, and<br />
though the Northwest isn’t suffering the same shortages, water conservation is still<br />
top of mind. Keeping a lawn and landscape green can take a tremendous amount of<br />
water, especially in between rainstorms. Replacing your landscaping with droughtresistant<br />
plants and grasses not only decreases your water use, but lowers your water<br />
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by COLIN ANDERSON
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ill and, in some cases, can even qualify you<br />
for a regional tax incentive.<br />
There are many kinds of plants, tall and<br />
short decorative grasses, as well as herbs and<br />
ground cover that require much less water<br />
to thrive. When planting, keep things close<br />
together to help shade the soil and protect the<br />
moisture barrier. Also, be sure to cover the<br />
soil with porous rocks, or mulch. Professional<br />
gardeners and landscapers in your area<br />
will also be familiar with native plants to<br />
specific regions and can offer more detailed<br />
recommendations.<br />
If you want to rid yourself of mowing entirely,<br />
you might consider artificial turf. Materials<br />
have come a long way since the spongy<br />
bright green surfaces we most associate with<br />
baseball and soccer fields. Today’s turf is<br />
tailored to many situations depending on<br />
use; everything from durable high traffic to<br />
kids/pets, to decorative gardens. There are<br />
three main materials used: nylon, which feels<br />
most like natural grass but is not as durable;<br />
polypropylene, which is highly durable but<br />
does not have the same natural look as nylon;<br />
or polyethylene, which has a more natural<br />
look and is easier for pet clean-up and light<br />
usage. While more expensive than sod, the<br />
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long-term water and time savings might just outweigh the upfront cost.<br />
While still outside, you might also consider an outdoor dining area.<br />
Those who enjoy their deck already might simply look to add<br />
an updated table and seating or possibly a large sun shade<br />
in order to enjoy the space during all conditions. Putting<br />
in a single-level patio is also not as difficult or as long<br />
of a project as it might seem. Choose whether you<br />
want poured concrete, pavers, or a slightly elevated<br />
deck with either wood or composite materials.<br />
Contractors should be able to finish a job in less<br />
than a week, and with careful planning, the<br />
DIY crowd should be able to do the same over<br />
a couple of weekends.<br />
Inside the home, one of the easiest ways to<br />
brighten and freshen up your look is to put a<br />
new coat of paint on the walls. While color is<br />
always a personal choice, dark and charcoal<br />
grays as well as raspberry reds are a trending<br />
favorite of designers in <strong>2023</strong>. Vintage colors<br />
from the ‘70s to early ‘80s, like mustard<br />
yellows and pale greens, are also becoming<br />
fashionable for those wanting a trendy and<br />
bolder look.<br />
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a cluttered shed<br />
or garage, there are some simple steps you can<br />
take to not only organize but create more space<br />
and peace of mind. Generally speaking, the more<br />
upright and off the ground your items are, the<br />
more space you will have. Metal shelving is<br />
easily installed with a couple of screws<br />
into the stud. You can stack these<br />
high to put less utilized<br />
items like holiday<br />
decorations up<br />
and out of the<br />
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Tips for<br />
NAVIGATING THIS HOUSING MARKET<br />
As we approach spring <strong>2023</strong>, the real estate market is beginning to stir from a slumber that began in<br />
the summer of 2022. Although this is a typical seasonal pattern, mortgage rates are also starting to<br />
gradually climb back into the 5% range. However, there are indications that rates could potentially<br />
drop even further, possibly dipping into the high 4% range. As you navigate through the dynamic<br />
real estate market, it’s crucial for your unique needs, objectives, and timeline to be carefully<br />
considered and addressed.<br />
My top recommendation is to hire a full-time local real estate expert who possesses<br />
a deep understanding of the market and can create a personalized plan that caters<br />
to your unique circumstances. If you are selling your property, it’s essential to<br />
scrutinize the REALTOR®’s past listings’, their marketing strategies, services,<br />
and also request their specific strategy for selling your home. For buyers, it’s<br />
crucial to engage a real estate agent who actively listens to what you want,<br />
has established connections with reputable lenders, title companies, and<br />
vendors with a proven track record of working hard for others.<br />
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MANNY F., BONNERS FERRY<br />
“Ben was wonderful and attentive to helping us sell our house.<br />
Knowledgeable and committed to doing the very best at<br />
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way. Vertical tool racks are also an easy way to keep your rakes, shovels and brooms upright, taking up as<br />
little space as possible. You’ll be amazed at how much space you’ll save by putting in a wall-mounted bike<br />
rack, and the tried-and-true peg board is an easy place to store and see small tools. Finally, tuck away kid toys,<br />
decorations, seasonal goods, camping equipment, etc. in large plastic tubs and place them on your shelving.<br />
Just be sure to label each.<br />
While an entire home exterior paint job might be out of the budget, a few simple upgrades can also freshen up<br />
your home’s curbside appearance. Start with a new mailbox, something that speaks to your personality. Next,<br />
try updating your address numbers to something more modern. While you are at it, paint or stain the front<br />
door. Finally, take your porch or garage lights to the next level with LED lighting, which can change colors<br />
dependent on your mood or the season with a simple swipe of your phone.<br />
While there is seemingly always some improvement we can make to our living spaces, summer is not the time<br />
to get bogged down with a month’s long project. Give your home a small refresh this spring, and you’ll be ready<br />
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<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong><br />
Springtime in<br />
Traditions to look forward to<br />
by TAYLOR SHILLAM<br />
Springtime in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> signals a change in seasons<br />
worth celebrating, and there are plenty of ways to do so, from<br />
the highly anticipated <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Rotary Easter Egg Hunt<br />
to the start of Farmers Market season.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BONNERS FERRY EASTER EGG HUNT<br />
The annual Rotary Easter Egg Hunt has been kicking off the Easter<br />
weekend in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> for years. Each year, on the Saturday<br />
before Easter Sunday, children gather their Easter baskets and<br />
bags, and bundle up for an event known to take place—rain or<br />
shine. This year, the hunt begins promptly at 11am.<br />
The tradition began decades ago with the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Lions<br />
Club and is now continued on by the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Rotary.<br />
Last year, over 120 dozen eggs were boiled and colored in the<br />
days leading up to the event. Residents of the Restorium aid in<br />
preparing the eggs for the event.<br />
On Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 8, the egg hunt will be held in the parking lot<br />
of the Boundary County Fairgrounds, located at 6567 Recreation<br />
Park Road.<br />
“We hide the eggs in different locations, depending on age factors,”<br />
shares Glenda Poston of the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Rotary. Participating<br />
children will be divided into separate age brackets: ages 0 to 2, 3<br />
to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 8, and 9 to 10 years old. Parents are encouraged<br />
to help their younger children under the age of 5 make their way<br />
through the hunt.<br />
Community support for the event has been consistent over the<br />
years. “The rotary has held the egg hunt for the past four to five<br />
years,” Glenda says, but the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Lions Club started it<br />
many years ago, probably 50 or more years.<br />
The tradition began decades<br />
ago with the <strong>Bonners</strong><br />
<strong>Ferry</strong> Lions Club and is now<br />
continued on by the <strong>Bonners</strong><br />
<strong>Ferry</strong> Rotary.<br />
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“It is so hard to determine the number of kids participating,<br />
because kids are just kids and they are moving way too fast<br />
to count,” Glenda says. Regardless, no child is left emptyhanded.<br />
“We have a group of Rotarians and community<br />
members that will help hide and ensure that all kids get<br />
several eggs, approximately 20 people.”<br />
Of course, the Easter Bunny will be in attendance.<br />
“Like everyone else, we are concerned about eggs, so the<br />
Easter Bunny will have some real eggs along with plastic eggs<br />
for this year,” Glenda says. The concern lies in the ability to<br />
get as many real eggs as they need. “We usually have well<br />
over 2,000 eggs, and so there is concern about getting that<br />
many eggs, hence the need for plastic eggs.”<br />
One thing has been made clear within the decades-old event:<br />
The egg hunt starts on time, and doesn't last long.<br />
Glenda emphasizes the timely kickoff to the egg hunt. “I<br />
encourage and stress that the hunt starts promptly at 11am,”<br />
she shares. “Not five minutes late, but at 11am. It usually lasts<br />
about 10 minutes, if that. These kids are fast.”<br />
She encourages all who want to participate to show up at<br />
least 15 minutes prior to the start time, “because we can’t<br />
wait—or I should say, the kids don’t wait,” she says. “We<br />
encourage all participants to find your marked-off area of the<br />
hunt, bring a basket or plastic sack for the eggs, and when the<br />
start time is announced to stand back, as it is all over in just<br />
a few minutes.”<br />
BONNERS FERRY FARMERS MARKET<br />
Springtime in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> also marks the earliest days<br />
of the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Farmers Market, one of the oldest<br />
farmers markets in Idaho. Located next to Highway 95 and<br />
the downtown <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Visitors Center, the market is<br />
highly accessible and known to offer some of the best local<br />
products in the area.<br />
Mark your calendar for the last Saturday of <strong>April</strong>, the kickoff<br />
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Springtime in <strong>Bonners</strong><br />
<strong>Ferry</strong> also marks the<br />
earliest days of the<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Farmers<br />
Market, one of the<br />
oldest farmers<br />
markets in Idaho.<br />
to market season in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>. The first market<br />
of <strong>2023</strong> invites guests to "bring your unwanted,<br />
excess, unused seeds and exchange them for others,"<br />
for the Opening Day and Seed Exchange, the market<br />
shares on their website. There will be a table full<br />
of all kinds of varieties for the community to take<br />
home for their gardening needs. The Seed Exchange<br />
helps to promote local growing and the sharing of<br />
community resources.<br />
Starting <strong>April</strong> 29, the market will be held every<br />
Saturday from 8am to 1pm through the first Saturday<br />
in October.<br />
For those interested in becoming a vendor in<br />
this year's Farmers Market, the Spring Vendor<br />
Meeting will be held on <strong>March</strong> 18 at the Boundary<br />
County Fairgrounds. More information about the<br />
upcoming market season can be found online at<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong><strong>Ferry</strong>FarmersMarket.org.<br />
With the arrival of springtime in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong><br />
come the highly anticipated traditions that make<br />
the changing seasons so special. From celebrating<br />
the Easter holiday with the energy only an annual<br />
egg hunt can bring, to the start of Farmers Market<br />
season celebrating all things local, it's a great time to<br />
welcome a new season in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>.<br />
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CAROLINE WATSON<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> High School<br />
Growing up in the year-round<br />
sunshine of Southern California,<br />
Caroline Watson never would<br />
have imagined living in the<br />
mountains of North Idaho, much less working<br />
in secondary education.<br />
"Honestly, I didn't actually pursue teaching as<br />
a career, it kind of found me," Caroline said.<br />
Yet, Caroline's unexpected journey to<br />
becoming a PE teacher, yearbook advisor and<br />
assistant volleyball coach at <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong><br />
High School (BFHS) has been full of blessings<br />
along the way.<br />
Caroline won a volleyball state championship<br />
in high school and went on to play at the<br />
University of San Francisco. At USF, Caroline<br />
earned a bachelor’s degree in communication<br />
studies and also met her husband, a Sandpoint,<br />
Idaho, native.<br />
After college, a chance encounter gave<br />
Caroline an opportunity to begin her<br />
coaching, and eventually teaching, career.<br />
"One day while surfing, the former BYU<br />
men's volleyball coach [Troy Tanner] had<br />
recognized me from the volleyball community<br />
and asked if I was interested in coaching<br />
volleyball with him at this new high school —<br />
[JSerra Catholic]," Caroline remembered.<br />
Caroline agreed to give coaching a try, and<br />
she also helped at the school by working as<br />
a library assistant and tutoring students.<br />
With some encouragement from JSerra's<br />
principal at the time, Caroline decided to<br />
get her teaching certificate from Long Beach<br />
State University, and shortly thereafter took<br />
a role as a PE teacher and JV boys and girls<br />
volleyball coach.<br />
Then, in 2010, Caroline and her husband<br />
moved back to his hometown of Sandpoint.<br />
That fall, Caroline began working at BFHS,<br />
where she has taught for the last 13 years.<br />
In addition to teaching PE, Caroline was also<br />
hired to be the JV volleyball coach when she<br />
arrived at BFHS. She coached alongside Janis<br />
Tucker, a colleague and mentor who has made<br />
a big impact in Caroline's life.<br />
"[Janis] has not only been a mentor to me<br />
in my teaching career but has also become<br />
a close friend," Caroline said. "Janis is a true<br />
example of a professional, intentional and<br />
hardworking educator, coach and mentor."<br />
Several years later, Caroline was approached<br />
about becoming the school's yearbook<br />
advisor. Despite having no previous<br />
experience with yearbook, she has come to<br />
relish the opportunities to connect with her<br />
students that the new position affords her.<br />
Caroline is the mother of three children under<br />
the age of 8, who keep her busy and bring her<br />
much joy.<br />
"When I'm not working, I'm taking my kids to<br />
soccer, baseball, wrestling, ballet, piano, etc.,"<br />
Caroline said. "They are my life right now."
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Students in the spotlight<br />
SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS by CHRISTIAN WEANER<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Boys Basketball recently completed<br />
its best season in program history, and the<br />
team's five seniors—Braeden Blackmore, David<br />
Hammons, Charles Henslee, Porter Schulte and<br />
Ridge Williams—were a big reason why.<br />
However, this success comes as no surprise to Badgers Head<br />
Coach Nathan Williams, who has coached this group since<br />
they were in elementary school.<br />
"When the senior group was in fifth grade and the sophomore<br />
group was in third grade, I saw a lot of athleticism, grit,<br />
determination and fight in both groups," Nathan recalled.<br />
"I remember telling them that if they stay away from girls,<br />
drugs and alcohol, they will be state champions."<br />
As the senior group developed over the years, one thing<br />
Nathan said he noticed is how much they respect, trust and<br />
genuinely care for one another.<br />
"What truly makes my heart happy, and something I didn't<br />
ask of them, is how they stand up and cheer for each other<br />
on the bench," Nathan noted. "I don't ever see it because<br />
I am focused on the game, but watching our highlights<br />
brings so much joy to me when I witness their support for<br />
one another."<br />
Nathan first became the head coach for this group when<br />
they were in middle school, and he was their coach ever<br />
since. Each season, he constantly pushed them to be the<br />
best basketball players they could be.<br />
"I have been telling them since they were young that<br />
everyone wants to win, everyone likes to win, but very few<br />
are willing to put in the time and effort to win," Nathan<br />
explained. "It is not easy to win, or everyone would do it.<br />
This group has stuck it out, and I am so happy that it is<br />
paying off for them."<br />
After making appearances in the 3A State Tournament the<br />
past two seasons, this year's team has had its sights set on a<br />
deep playoff run since the beginning of the season.<br />
"For me, it would be awesome to bring home a trophy and to<br />
continue to make history with this group of seniors," Nathan<br />
said. "They truly deserve it since they have worked so hard<br />
in practice and the off-season for years to accomplish what<br />
they are achieving."<br />
Ultimately, regardless of how the season ends, Nathan's<br />
desire is that the seniors will always be grateful for all they<br />
accomplished during their high school careers.<br />
"My hope is that one day they will look back on their<br />
basketball season and have fond memories of their<br />
teammates, coaches, and overall experience," Nathan said.<br />
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Pictured from left to right<br />
Mia Blackmore ('22-'23 2nd Runner Up), Leah Moellmer ('22-'23 DYW), and Jaden Byars ('22-'23 1st Runner Up)<br />
SCHOLARSHIP.<br />
LEADERSHIP.<br />
TALENT.<br />
Jurassic Quest: <strong>Bonners</strong><br />
<strong>Ferry</strong>'s Distinguished Young<br />
Women take the stage <strong>April</strong> 29<br />
26 BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL march/april <strong>2023</strong>
Pictured from left to right<br />
(standing) Avery Bayer, Markynn Pluid, Chloe Fleck, Addy Heigel, Ana Chase<br />
(sitting) Shanlee Chaffin and Braylyn Bayer<br />
Pictured from left to right:<br />
(back row) Markynn Pluid, Chloe Fleck and Ana Chase<br />
(front) Avery Bayer, Shanlee Chaffin, Braylyn Bayer, and Addy Heigel<br />
Each spring, since 1966, a group of young women<br />
from <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> are afforded the opportunity to<br />
shine as they receive professional guidance, practice<br />
valuable skills and gain one-of-a-kind experiences<br />
through an inspiring national program—the Distinguished<br />
Young Women (DYW) Scholarship Program.<br />
“The program is open to all high school juniors<br />
(homeschooled/alternative schools as well), so any girl in the<br />
class of 2024 is welcome to participate,” states Andrakay Pluid,<br />
chairman for Distinguished Young Women <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>.<br />
Those who choose to be involved in the program, which is free<br />
to participate in and only requires that these young women<br />
agree to a code of conduct that includes abiding by moral and<br />
ethical principles, complete the registration paperwork, and<br />
their journey to becoming the year’s Distinguished Young<br />
Woman begins.<br />
"Jurassic Quest” is the theme for the <strong>2023</strong> program, which<br />
will take place at 6:30pm on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 29, at the <strong>Bonners</strong><br />
<strong>Ferry</strong> High School’s Becker Auditorium. Tickets go on sale the<br />
second week of <strong>April</strong> at Mountain Mike’s Health Food Store<br />
in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>.<br />
Each year, the DYW program typically awards $12,000 or<br />
more in scholarships—funds that are raised entirely from<br />
community donations—to be used for any educational<br />
pursuit of the participant's choosing.<br />
According to Andrakay, leading up to the <strong>April</strong> 29 program,<br />
the selected participants will be busy practicing three nights<br />
per week to learn routines for the on-stage presentation, for<br />
which they will be judged in the following categories, with each<br />
accounting for a percentage of their overall score: Interview<br />
(25 percent), Scholastics (25 percent), Talent (20 percent),<br />
Fitness (15 percent) and Self Expression (15 percent).<br />
by JILLIAN CHANDLER<br />
This year’s Distinguished Young Women participants are:<br />
Avery Bayer, Braylyn Bayer, Shanlee Chaffin, Ana Chase,<br />
Addy Heigel and Markynn Pluid.<br />
“The participants will also participate in the Be Your Best<br />
Self (BYBS) program, which is the community outreach and<br />
service portion of the DYW program,” shares Andrakay,<br />
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BE HEALTHY, BE STUDIOUS,<br />
BE INVOLVED, BE AMBITIOUS,<br />
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adding that there are five tenets of the BYBS program: Be Healthy, Be<br />
Studious, Be Involved, Be Ambitious, and Be Responsible. This nationwide<br />
outreach effort to spread the Be Your Best Self message takes place<br />
on a national level prior to the DYW program, <strong>April</strong> 17 through 21.<br />
“Throughout the program, DYW participants will mentor sixth-grade girls<br />
from the local middle school, perform community service projects, and<br />
spend time learning about the five tenets of BYBS and applying them to<br />
their lives.”<br />
For participants, the experience is sure to be life-changing, as they make<br />
new friendships, participate in workshops focused on interviewing and<br />
public speaking, as well as showcase their achievements. And, of course,<br />
have the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship to help pay for their<br />
continuing education.<br />
“Programs like DYW are important to help build confidence and teach<br />
important life skills and lessons in our youth,” affirms Andrakay. “For<br />
example, practicing and learning interview skills is a lifelong skill the<br />
participants will utilize. The DYW program, in particular, is excellent<br />
at helping young women gain tools to meet their full potential and have<br />
fun—all while possibly earning college scholarships.<br />
Save the date—<strong>April</strong> 29—and don’t miss an evening showcasing the hard<br />
work and determination of these six young ladies.<br />
To find out more about Distinguished Young Women, visit<br />
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Leah Moellmer, the 2022-23 <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Distinguished Young Woman<br />
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AN UNEXPECTED<br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
Hope House's young new leadership<br />
starts a new chapter for the<br />
philanthropic organization<br />
by CHRISTIAN WEANER<br />
When Anna Pine began volunteering at Hope House back<br />
in December 2021, she had no idea that less than a year<br />
later, she and her husband, Eli, would be tasked with<br />
running the organization.<br />
Anna simply saw a need and was looking for a way that she could help<br />
make a difference.<br />
"[I realized] that there was a serious need in the community, and there<br />
are many people that can't afford basic things like toilet paper, hygiene<br />
products, even clothing," Anna explained. "I felt like I needed to do<br />
something to help."<br />
However, in the spring of 2022, when Hope House founder and director<br />
Aimee Christopherson announced that she and her family would be<br />
moving away, the organization—which has been serving Boundary<br />
County for 15 years—was in jeopardy of closing its doors.<br />
"If no one would have taken [Hope House] over after Aimee [moved],<br />
it probably would have just shut down," Anna said. "I personally didn't<br />
want to see that happen, so I talked to Eli."<br />
After considering the time commitment and responsibilities of the<br />
position for several months, Anna and Eli eventually agreed to take<br />
over Hope House, officially beginning as the new directors in July 2022.<br />
Under their leadership, the organization has held several successful<br />
events, started a new soup kitchen, and was recently named 2022<br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Local</strong>'s Finest Organization with a Cause.<br />
"Aimee put so much time and effort into this organization," Eli<br />
explained. "And we just want to do it justice."<br />
Hope House has been operating at its current location in Moyie Spring<br />
since 2011.<br />
The organization aims to help individuals and families by offering free<br />
clothing, food, baby supplies and other household items that cannot be<br />
purchased with food stamps. The organization is open every Friday and<br />
Saturday with pickup times from 1 to 5pm.<br />
In addition to their normal services, Hope House also sponsors several<br />
special events throughout the year, like a winter clothing giveaway and,<br />
most notably, the Back to School Bash barbeque and school supply<br />
giveaway held every August at the fairgrounds.<br />
In January, Hope House began a new weekly soup kitchen, which<br />
offers free meals each Friday evening from 5:30 to 7pm at the Seniors<br />
Hospitality Center.<br />
Starting a soup kitchen in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> had been a dream of Eli's since<br />
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he was in high school, and this fall he was finally able to bring the idea<br />
to fruition. This new project has been a big undertaking for Eli, who<br />
plans the menu each month, purchases all the food and coordinates<br />
the volunteers to prepare and serve it.<br />
For Eli, raising awareness for Hope House and the resources the<br />
organization provides, and seeing people's positive responses to the<br />
soup kitchen, has been rewarding.<br />
"I have had quite a few people come up to me saying that they really<br />
appreciate getting a meal on Fridays and how much that has helped<br />
them," Eli described. "Realizing that our efforts are being appreciated<br />
and used [is rewarding]."<br />
Hope House currently partners with the Community Action<br />
Partnership food bank, and Eli said that he has contacted other<br />
public service entities like Boundary County Victim Services to make<br />
connections and work together to provide individuals and families<br />
with the resources they need.<br />
"I'm trying to reach out to all the organizations because I know I can't<br />
do it all," Eli noted. "The more people I have involved [with Hope<br />
House], the better."<br />
Anna and Eli were both excited and nervous at the opportunity to run<br />
Hope House. They knew that the position would come with much<br />
responsibility, but getting to encourage and help others is what the<br />
couple enjoys the most.<br />
"Seeing people being genuinely thankful for what we are doing and<br />
knowing that we are making a difference in their lives is really huge,"<br />
Anna said.<br />
One year ago, neither Anna nor Eli could have predicted they would<br />
be the directors of a nonprofit organization. However, today, they<br />
are thankful for the unexpected opportunity to serve others through<br />
Hope House.<br />
"I feel like God called us to this, so I feel a sense of purpose through<br />
it," Anna explained. "To me, [running Hope House] feels like I am<br />
fulfilling God's calling in my life."<br />
"I feel like God called<br />
us to this, so I feel<br />
a sense of purpose<br />
through it, To me,<br />
[running Hope<br />
House] feels like I<br />
am fulfilling God's<br />
calling in my life."<br />
"After running it now, I feel like I could not imagine not doing it,"<br />
Anna added. "It feels like part of our life now."<br />
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The prospect of design updates<br />
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and friends you’ll host and the<br />
memories you’ll make in your<br />
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ach spring, new flower buds<br />
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with longer days and more sunlight. While<br />
some opt for traditional spring cleaning,<br />
others embrace the nudge offered by the<br />
season change and choose to rejuvenate<br />
their living spaces.<br />
The prospect of design updates often brings<br />
visions of the family and friends you’ll<br />
host and the memories you’ll make in your<br />
new space. As you start researching design<br />
trends, it’s easy to get lost down the neverending<br />
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overwhelming, causing major decision<br />
paralysis. You want your space to feel like<br />
it belongs in this decade (or century), but<br />
trends can be fleeting, and any significant<br />
changes need to withstand the test of time.<br />
Your home is a personal space—it should be<br />
a calm and comforting place that considers<br />
your lifestyle and reflects what you like.<br />
Connecting with the earth and bringing a<br />
feeling of groundedness into your home is<br />
reflected in the home design trends this year.<br />
People are seeking stability and peace within<br />
their homes, reaching for warm neutrals<br />
with pops of rich colors, natural materials<br />
and versatile pieces that make you feel safe,<br />
comfortable and inspired.<br />
A place we often start when considering a<br />
home redesign is colors—and not just paint.<br />
Wallpaper with bold patterns and textures<br />
add visual interest to a myriad of surfaces<br />
throughout the house. Colors affect our<br />
mood, emotions and energy level, making<br />
them an important factor in aesthetic and<br />
overall vibe.<br />
While neutrals have a timeless appeal,<br />
people are ditching the cool white and gray<br />
colors for creamy earth tones that give off<br />
a homey feeling and warmer brown shades<br />
that anchor the space and make us feel more<br />
grounded. Sherwin Williams’ announced<br />
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MOSSY AND DEEP SHADES OF GREEN ARE ALMOST<br />
CONSIDERED NEUTRAL FOR THEIR VERSATILITY.<br />
Paired with creamier neutrals are bold colors that elicit a desired emotion from the space. Soothing greens, deep<br />
blues and rich berry hues are taking center stage in <strong>2023</strong>. Benjamin Moore chose a vibrant red-orange called<br />
Raspberry Blush (2008-30) as their color of the year for <strong>2023</strong>—this bold and refreshing hue energizes a room for<br />
maximum impact. Mossy and deep shades of green are almost considered neutral for their versatility—used to<br />
upgrade furniture and décor or make a bold wall color while balancing a room.<br />
Bringing natural elements into your home means embracing the inconsistencies, imperfections and unique<br />
beauty in raw, natural materials. Cookie-cutter design pieces from big-box stores made from synthetic materials<br />
are being replaced with a newfound (or renewed) appreciation for durable, long-lasting organic materials.<br />
Meaningfully investing in a few masterfully crafted pieces built for longevity is being more highly valued as<br />
people want a story or connection to the items they keep in their homes.<br />
One of the most beautiful and often underappreciated design materials is front and center: natural wood.<br />
Furniture and design elements crafted from light- or mid-toned woods that lovingly embrace the natural artistry<br />
of high-contrast grains add warmth and texture to a room. Think 1960’s and 1970’s rich mahogany end tables or<br />
dark oak shelving. Even natural wood cabinets are making a comeback, mingling with natural stone to create a<br />
mixed material kitchen. Integrate other wood touches with wooden-legged chairs, swap out picture frames for<br />
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YOUR HOME SHOULD BE A PLACE WHERE YOU FEEL RELAXED.<br />
The desire to feel more grounded and connected with the earth<br />
means a shift from sterile white kitchens to natural materials,<br />
whimsical colors, patterns and textures. Natural stone slabs for<br />
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Not looking to do a complete overhaul? Swapping out your<br />
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After all the change and chaos of the past several years, there’s a<br />
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Mixing vintage pieces into your contemporary space elicits a sense<br />
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look by thoughtfully picking out individual pieces that you love.<br />
Peruse an antique store for treasures, and refurbish them to make<br />
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Combining antiques with a new, modern design can spark beloved<br />
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The Issas opened their practice—Off Grid Doc—and<br />
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Their small practice, nestled in a home setting, allows<br />
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The inspiration behind opening this unique practice was very<br />
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Dr. Issa had once been fit, physically active and ate a healthy diet,<br />
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In May of 2017, he started thinking “outside the box” of medicine<br />
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“Because of his natural love for teaching, Dr. Issa has developed<br />
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When it comes to what Dr. Issa finds most rewarding about the<br />
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green growing things encourages life under the ground<br />
and above it, from worms to bees and butterflies. It’s no<br />
wonder why we flock to forests, lakes and outdoor spaces<br />
at all times of the year. Gardening makes those outdoor<br />
spaces accessible just outside our door. Here are a few<br />
ways your garden can promote your everyday health.<br />
First, ask yourself, “How does my garden grow?” Yes,<br />
it’s a children’s nursery rhyme, but it’s also a good rule<br />
of thumb when planning out your garden. You want the<br />
health benefits of your garden to last throughout the year,<br />
so it’s important to consider which plants will bring you<br />
the most joy. If you want the garden to benefit you every<br />
day, year-around, you have to plant a garden that you find<br />
sustainable. For some this means planting plants that seed<br />
themselves. Examples of such plants include potatoes,<br />
onions, anything in the mint family, evergreens, and a<br />
huge variety of flowers. Self-seeding plants require very<br />
little tilling and maintenance, and practically thrive on<br />
their own.<br />
Some gardens are made up of well-organized “weeds”<br />
(by far the easiest sort of garden to grow), which are<br />
exceptionally hardy in addition to being self-seeding.<br />
When growing exceptionally boisterous plants, you might<br />
consider planting in pots or plots. Examples include<br />
anything in the dandelion family, mints, many herbs,<br />
clover, sunchokes, and different grasses. Many of the herbs<br />
and berries harvested for health benefits in the forests and<br />
fields are considered “weeds.”<br />
Another very practical approach to gardening for your<br />
health means planting things that you enjoy eating, perhaps<br />
things that you don’t always find fresh in the grocery store.<br />
There’s no reason to become completely reliant upon your<br />
garden, although it is nice to peruse the garden for dinner<br />
rather than take a trip to the grocery store. However, the<br />
more vegetables and fruits you plant, the more you will<br />
find yourself branching out and enjoying things that you<br />
didn’t know you liked. This often has to do with the very<br />
real taste difference between fresh garden produce and<br />
grocery store finds: Fresh is just better.<br />
A vegetable garden is accessible, and it opens up doors<br />
to produce and delicious foods that we might have not<br />
previously had. This encourages us to make healthier<br />
choices. An example would be the tomato. It’s relatively<br />
easy to grow (make sure you plant the roots deep), and<br />
its fruit is extremely abundant. When harvest time comes,<br />
you will have basket after basket of tomatoes that are good<br />
enough to eat plain, no adornment necessary. The excess<br />
can be turned into sauce or salsa to be enjoyed all year.<br />
Another example is the sugar snap pea, which during<br />
the spring months is so abundant that you could gather<br />
a basket daily from five plants. It’s also delicious without<br />
any adornment or seasoning and full of protein, making<br />
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spawn creativity, and before you know it your plate is full of<br />
nutrient-dense goodies. The more you have, the more you<br />
consume. When talking about produce, this is a great thing!<br />
Aside from gardening sustainably, and gardening for food,<br />
the garden can also be a place of mental health. Many of the<br />
benefits that you go out of your way to enjoy, and actively<br />
spend money on, can be achieved simply through the garden.<br />
The garden can be a place of privacy and rest, much like a mini<br />
retreat. For this reason, you might want to plant according to<br />
season, with something to enjoy in spring, summer, fall and<br />
winter. For example, tulips and crocus will pop up every year<br />
during spring, roses in summer and fall, and witch hazel in<br />
winter.<br />
It’s not important that the garden always be “practical” to be<br />
a place of health. Growing a sense of well-being and safety<br />
is not to be scoffed at, as the state of our mind contributes<br />
considerably to our physical health. You might be inclined to<br />
plant roses for their scent, mint because of its relaxing smell<br />
in the bath, lavender because you like to cut the flowers for<br />
the dinner table, or dahlias for their burst of color. There are<br />
flowers that attract butterflies or hummingbirds, and plants<br />
that simply provide greenery. There are a variety of trees that<br />
do nothing for your plate but everything for lazy summer<br />
days in your hammock. Whatever the reason, investing in a<br />
garden is investing in your home and your health. And that is<br />
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Preventative Care is Self-Care<br />
Put your health in your control<br />
by DANIELLE LARSSON, BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL<br />
Self-care. It’s the world’s latest favorite catchphrase. It seems<br />
you can’t go anywhere without hearing or seeing it, and<br />
honestly, out of all the phases our society goes through, I<br />
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to effectively take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves.<br />
Take care of yourself so that you can be healthy and happy, do your<br />
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reading, and so on. All of those are very important to self-care, but<br />
often what is missed is that preventative care is an instrumental part<br />
of self-care.<br />
Preventative care refers to tests and screenings performed to check<br />
your health status so that you can make informed decisions on your<br />
health and lifestyle. Preventive care includes regular physical exams<br />
with your primary care provider (PCP), cholesterol and blood<br />
pressure screening, eye exams, immunizations, cancer screenings,<br />
and blood sugar levels.<br />
Feeling anxious about screening labs and testing is natural, but taking<br />
the time each year to go to your annual check-up puts your health<br />
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helpful. Your PCP can help you identify risk factors through simple<br />
blood tests, screening, and physical exams. Having that knowledge<br />
allows you to mitigate your risk factors by making healthy lifestyle<br />
changes or pursuing treatment recommended by your PCP. Early<br />
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disease. Knowledge is power; the sooner you have the information,<br />
the better the opportunities for positive outcomes. You should not<br />
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There are different levels of prevention:<br />
• Primordial Prevention: Pursuing a healthy lifestyle from birth.<br />
For example, raising our children in a way that reduces exposure to<br />
unsafe or unhealthy conditions, providing them with healthy food<br />
choices while educating them on the importance of a well-balanced<br />
diet and encouraging physical activity.<br />
• Primary Prevention: To prevent a disease from ever occurring.<br />
For example, immunizations.<br />
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healthy-appearing individuals with subclinical forms of the disease.<br />
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BADGER'S DEN CAFE & LATTE<br />
At Badger's Den Cafe and Latte, you'll be<br />
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Known for their large portion sizes and customer<br />
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Two Tone's Cafe is a restaurant where guests will<br />
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HOMEMADE<br />
EASTER<br />
cinnamon rolls<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
For the Dough<br />
• 4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar<br />
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp.) Rapid Rise Instant Yeast<br />
• 1 tsp. salt<br />
• 1 1/2 cups milk<br />
• 6 tbsp. butter<br />
• 1 egg, room temperature<br />
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling<br />
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature<br />
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar<br />
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon<br />
• Pinch of salt<br />
For the Cream Cheese Frosting<br />
• 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature<br />
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature<br />
• 3 cups powdered sugar<br />
• 2 - 3 tbsp. milk<br />
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
• Pinch of salt<br />
METHOD:<br />
• Mix 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a bowl.<br />
• Warm milk and butter in microwave, then let cool.<br />
• Add milk mixture and egg to flour mixture.<br />
• Beat ingredients on low speed until combined, then<br />
add 1 more cup of flour gradually.<br />
• Add remaining flour until dough forms a ball.<br />
• Knead dough on floured surface for 10 minutes.<br />
• Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for<br />
1 hour.<br />
• While dough rises, mix sugar, cinnamon and salt<br />
for filling.<br />
• Roll dough into a rectangle on floured surface.<br />
• Spread butter and sugar mixture on dough.<br />
• Roll dough tightly and cut into 12 rolls. Place in<br />
pan, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.<br />
• Bake rolls at 350°F for 30 minutes.<br />
• Make cream cheese frosting by whisking together<br />
cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, salt and<br />
vanilla extract until light and fluffy and spread on<br />
cooled rolls.<br />
• Enjoy warm cinnamon rolls with frosting.<br />
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A Day of Empowerment<br />
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annual 9B Ladies Event returns by JILLIAN to the Kootenai CHANDLER River Inn<br />
on Friday, <strong>March</strong> 17. Held 9am to 4pm, just 50 tickets are<br />
available to this day focused on women—with this year’s<br />
theme of “Empowerment.”<br />
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Guests will also have the opportunity to listen to Julie McLeish,<br />
Reiki Master and holistic health coach.<br />
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<strong>2023</strong> Spring Vendor Meeting<br />
On Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 18, all <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Farmers Market vendors, both those returning and new, are encouraged to<br />
attend the Spring Vendor Meeting to hear all about the plans for this year's market. Anyone interested in selling at the<br />
market this year, be sure to attend for additional information and/or to apply to be a vendor. The meeting takes place at<br />
Memorial Hall at the Boundary County Fairgrounds beginning at 10am. Visit Bonner<strong>Ferry</strong>FarmersMarket.org for more<br />
information or email info@bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org. And ... they're looking for a market manager for the <strong>2023</strong><br />
season! Contact Sam at secretary@bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org or call 208.597.2927 if interested.<br />
Community Dance Night<br />
A community event for all ages, don't miss an evening of dancing and fun at Community Dance Night at The Historic<br />
Pearl Theater. Instruction is included in a variety of dance styles, including swing, polka, reels, social and country line<br />
dancing. Enjoy family friendly fun, with all levels of dance experience welcome. Upcoming dates are Saturday, <strong>March</strong><br />
18, and Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 15, from 6 to 9pm. Visit TheHistoricPearlTheater.org to find out more about Community Dance<br />
Night and other upcoming events at The Pearl.<br />
GROW! Community Potluck<br />
Held on the fourth Thursday of the month, GROW! invites the community to join them at 6pm on <strong>March</strong> 23 for their<br />
Community Potluck. Held at the Fellowship Hall in Trinity Lutheran Church in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>, the <strong>March</strong> potluck will<br />
feature Board Member and Professor Emeritus Gray Henderson, who will lead a discussion on enhancing your garden<br />
soil and soil testing. All are welcome to attend these potlucks and learn more about GROW! Bring a dish to share with<br />
six to eight people and enjoy the camaraderie with other gardeners. To find out more about GROW! and to stay up to<br />
date with events and current happenings, visit GROWBoundaryCounty.org or Facebook.com/GROWBoundaryCounty.<br />
25<br />
<strong>March</strong><br />
Bellydance Extravaganza Performance<br />
Enjoy an evening of music, dance, glitz and glamour as Ashley López, an internationally touring artist and instructor,<br />
takes to the stage of The Historic Pearl Theater on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 25. This is an all-ages show and open to the<br />
community. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7pm. Tickets, priced $20 per person, can be purchased<br />
online at AshleyLopez.com/thepearl.<br />
08<br />
<strong>April</strong><br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Each year, the Saturday prior to Easter Sunday, <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> families and their children excitedly gather at the Boundary<br />
County Fairgrounds, with smiles on their faces and Easter baskets and buckets in hand, waiting in great anticipation for<br />
the hunt to begin. And this year is sure to be no different, as it will once again make its way to the fairgrounds (located at<br />
6571 Recreation Park Road in <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>) on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 8. The hunt begins promptly at 11am, so don’t be late.<br />
29<br />
<strong>April</strong><br />
<strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
Join the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> Farmers Market on Saturdays for the best local products <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> has to offer! The first<br />
market of the season is set for <strong>April</strong> 29. The central location in the downtown City Parking Lot makes for a convenient<br />
place for both vendors and shoppers alike. Shop fresh produce, specialty goods and locally made products, all in one<br />
place, while reconnecting with others in the community. The market is held weekly from 8am to 1pm. For additional<br />
details, visit <strong>Bonners</strong><strong>Ferry</strong>FarmersMarket.org.<br />
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<strong>April</strong><br />
Distinguished Young Women<br />
Every spring, several young women of <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong> practice valuable skills, gain unique experiences and receive<br />
professional guidance that will help shape their path to college and well into adulthood, thanks to the <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong><br />
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program. The program will take place starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, <strong>April</strong><br />
29, at the Becker Auditorium, with tickets to go on sale the second week of <strong>April</strong>. Be sure to purchase your tickets and<br />
show your support to these Distinguished Young Women of <strong>Bonners</strong> <strong>Ferry</strong>.<br />
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EASTER<br />
TRADITIONS<br />
DISCOVER THE MEANING OF EASTER AND<br />
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COURTESY ARTICLE<br />
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As the arrival of Easter Sunday approaches on <strong>April</strong> 9 this year,<br />
people all over the world are gearing up for one of the most<br />
exciting celebrations of the year! This Christian holiday is<br />
observed in almost 95 countries, with around 80 percent of the population<br />
participating in the festivities.<br />
Get ready for a feast for the senses as Easter Sunday comes alive with<br />
vibrant colors, mouthwatering foods, and joyful traditions! From the<br />
lively Easter egg hunts to the joyous visits with the Easter Bunny, this<br />
holiday is full of delightful surprises and heartwarming moments.<br />
For centuries, Easter Sunday has been celebrated as a tribute to the<br />
resurrection of Jesus Christ. And as time has passed, numerous traditions<br />
have emerged to mark this event, each with its own unique flare. Whether<br />
you’re gathering with family or friends, there’s no doubt that the spirit of<br />
Easter will fill the air, bringing people together with love, hope, and joy.<br />
So, mark your calendars and join in the fun as we honor this sacred<br />
holiday in our own special way. Let’s make this year’s Easter Sunday a day<br />
to remember!<br />
Sunrise Easter Service<br />
One long-standing tradition is the sunrise Easter service, which dates<br />
back to 1732 when the Moravian Church held the first service at dawn in<br />
Germany. This practice honors the moment when Mary discovered Jesus’<br />
tomb was empty early in the morning.<br />
Ham/Lamb<br />
Although the choice of what to serve for Easter dinner might come down<br />
to taste preference, the menu holds great significance for some. In early<br />
Jewish history, lambs were sacrificed as offerings to God and served<br />
regularly as part of the Passover feast. Then, when Jesus died during<br />
Passover, he represented the ultimate sacrifice for sin, the “lamb of God,”<br />
so the animal evolved into a meaningful symbol for Christians. Many<br />
Orthodox Christians still follow the Jewish Orthodox customs of not<br />
eating any pork, so lamb takes center stage at their Easter meal.<br />
The Easter Bunny and Easter Baskets<br />
The Easter Bunny and Easter baskets are also popular Easter traditions<br />
that have evolved over time. The Easter Bunny is believed to have<br />
originated from ancient spring and fertility celebrations, while Easter<br />
baskets may have originated with Middle Eastern farmers bringing<br />
baskets of seedlings to be blessed for a successful harvest.<br />
Hot Cross Buns<br />
These festive rolls have their origins in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece,<br />
where they were considered symbols of honor for their goddesses.<br />
Eventually, they gained popularity during Easter in England, where<br />
bakers were restricted from selling spiced breads except on special<br />
occasions such as the Friday before Easter.<br />
Hot cross buns, baked on Good Friday, were believed by many English<br />
people to never grow moldy and were therefore kept as good luck charms.<br />
They accompanied sailors on voyages and were buried in piles of grain to<br />
prevent rodents. Today, these buns mainly serve as a representation of the<br />
Christian symbol of the cross.<br />
Egg Tapping Game<br />
The Easter tradition of egg tapping, also known as egg fighting, egg<br />
knocking, egg pacqueing, egg boxing, egg picking or egg jarping, involves<br />
two people tapping the pointed ends of eggs together until one cracks,<br />
with the winner being the person who cracks the most eggs. This game<br />
originated in Medieval Poland and is still played in many parts of the<br />
world today. In Louisiana, the town of Marksville holds an annual official<br />
egg-tapping competition with stringent rules and regulations, and<br />
winners must demonstrate that their eggs are real by cracking and eating<br />
them at the end of the event.<br />
Whether you choose to commemorate the holiday with traditions that<br />
are centuries-old or create your own new traditions, there are many ways<br />
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Arrive red-carpet style via private plane from Honolulu to Lāna‘i. Concierge<br />
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Your balanced itinerary should include a wide variety: Choose a spa treatment,<br />
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Explore the plentiful avocations on this expansive property that culminates land,<br />
water and sky with hues of blues you have never seen. Some of my favorites: Wander<br />
amidst the onsen garden pathways with beautiful streams and small bridgeways,<br />
and soak in one of the 10 private tubs tucked into the garden hideaways. A favorite<br />
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displays. Swim laps or take a leisurely dip in the larger pool with an oasis of tropical<br />
plants and trees that surround the pool deck. Having a quiet moment poolside<br />
isn’t a bad choice either. Lounge chairs are conveniently tucked away to give you<br />
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feature 1,000 square feet of bliss to extend your spa treatment. Enjoy a soaking<br />
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Retreat for the Yogi ~ Restorative Aerial Yoga was another favorite; you may also<br />
enjoy morning meditation and Sensei Yoga Flow.<br />
If you’re looking for adventure, there’s the fun and freeing zip line, where you’ll<br />
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This is a super unique course designed on a moat. Welcome the day with a hike on<br />
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Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort is bountiful with native plants and<br />
grounds filled with surprises in every nook of this stunning property<br />
oasis. The intricate, colorful pathways to all the different amenities<br />
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where each curve will take you!<br />
The expansive lobby is filled with artwork, perfectly placed<br />
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Surround yourself with comfort and serenity. All of the accommodations<br />
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Quality of sleep is an important feature that has not been untended.<br />
The beds, dimmable light fixtures and motorized blinds add to the<br />
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Nourish the soul at Sensei by Nobu restaurant, with its ever-changing<br />
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space, surrounded by a glass pavilion inside and a koi pond outside,<br />
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World-renowned Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa, in collaboration with<br />
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Discover the Resort bar. This indoor-outdoor concept’s open and<br />
welcoming space is the spot for a casual walk-in either after a restorative<br />
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A Destination That is Unmatched ...<br />
To encapsulate this resort in one article is a difficult task. The attention to the details from beginning to end is really what makes<br />
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of your wellness journey. You will dream of a return as soon as you step foot off of the plantation.<br />
Reserve your stay at Sensei; luxury adventure in tranquility with a wellness mindset in a place less traveled.<br />
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