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Jan 2, 2020
3 min

Compassionate Care You Deserve

Opened in 2012, AFS Home Health has been providing exceptional home health services for Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties. The company was acquired in October of 2019 by Eden Home Health and will continue to serve the community with compassionate, quality care in the comfort and safety of your own home. If you or someone you know is recovering from surgery or illness, or living with a chronic disease, AFS Eden Health's highly skilled medical team of clinicians will ensur

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Dec 31, 2019
3 min

Local. Trustworthy. Experienced.

Born and raised in North Idaho, Nick and Sheyna Rust knew that this was the area that would always be home. They live an adventurous lifestyle with their two daughters, Darby and Jacey. When they’re not at work, you will find the Rust family out on the lake, in the woods or at the ski hill. “We feel truly blessed upon the success we have been able to create in the place we love,” says Nick. After years of hard work, Nick and Sheyna are excited about the future of the two co

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Dec 2, 2019
2 min

85 Years and Counting

With new restaurants and bars opening up all the time, competition for customers is always a challenge. That is, of course, unless you are an icon of North Idaho. The 219 Lounge in Sandpoint just celebrated its 85th birthday, and it’s been found at the same First Avenue location each of those memorable years. Locals and visitors continue to visit nightly because of the atmosphere and unique experience you get once you walk through the doors. “The character of the bar has chan

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Dec 2, 2019
3 min

Facilitating Healing

Following many personal and professional experiences with the shortcomings of the Western medical system, Jeff Pufnock and Jessica Youngs began their studies in Classical Chinese medicine. They both individually came to study Chinese medicine with a vision of learning a system of care that fully addressed healing the whole person. Jeff’s previous career as a Ph.D. cancer immunologist brought him to the realization that he wanted to approach healing from a different perspectiv

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Oct 30, 2019
2 min

Leading The Way In Superior Communications Services

Founded in 1981, Northland Communications has been providing area residents a variety of communications services for more than 38 years! With a mission to provide advanced integrated communication networks that offer a broad selection of first-class services, Northland Communications enables the communities they serve to be competitive with the larger urban areas. And thanks to an acquisition by GTCR in October 2018, Northland Communications secured more than $50 million to u

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Sep 28, 2019
3 min

Taking the Fear Out of Home Building

Considering the current construction environment in which good trades are in hot demand and wait lists for reputable builders continue to stack up, it is a massive understatement to say that entering into the construction process can be somewhat overwhelming and even downright scary. Choosing the right builder for the project is one of the most crucial steps in the entire process. Jennifer Knappe, owner of Cedar Creek Custom Homes, LLC, says that “while most home builders are

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Sep 28, 2019
3 min

Protecting Your Family and Assets

In February of 2009, friends Stefanie Nostdahl and Jodie Corless became partners, and owners, of Pend Oreille Insurance Services in Ponderay. More than a decade later, the well-established insurance company continues to provide exceptional service with a personal touch to each client who walks through their doors. The independent agency sells all lines of insurance—from health and life to business, home and auto insurance—working with different companies to seek out the best

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Sep 2, 2019
2 min

A Passion for the Law and Community

Thomas A. Bushnell’s passion for helping people and solving problems started at an early age in third grade, while strategizing for a mock trial. Today, Tom is owner and attorney at law at Bushnell Law, which opened its doors in Bonners Ferry in March of 2017. Since day one, Tom and his firm have been dedicated to being efficient and personable to each client who walks through their doors. “We emphasize performing in a timely fashion so we can supply our clients with quality

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Jul 29, 2019
2 min

Not So Hidden Gem

Since being named the Most Beautiful Small Town in America by USA Today over a decade ago, Sandpoint has been discovered by countless people throughout the country as they come to witness the beauty of the mountains and lake firsthand. While there are many lodging options when it comes to visiting North Idaho, the trend has changed dramatically with more people than ever now seeking a home vacation rental. That’s where Go Sandpoint (GoSandpoint.com) Vacation Rentals can assis

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Jul 1, 2019
2 min

A Not So Hidden Gem

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Jun 4, 2019
3 min

Partnering with Patients for Better Health

“I believe it’s hard to ‘fake’ caring,” affirms Darwin Hurst, family nurse practitioner at Woodlands Family Medicine. “When people walk into my exam room, they are not an inconvenience; they are people who deserve my full attention and care. I think success is built on treating people with compassion and, of course, with solid evidence-based care.” Woodlands Family Medicine opened its doors in 2009, with Dr. Joan Bloom one of the founding providers. Darwin joined WFM in 2017,

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Apr 29, 2019
3 min

Furhman Opens Lakeside Medicine

“I felt like I had to make a change or open my own clinic—where the patient is first.” Kelly Fisher-Fuhrman is a board certified advanced registered nurse practitioner with more than 33 years of experience in the medical field, working with some of the leading specialists in the Inland Northwest. Her career began in 1985, where she spent 24 years at Providence in Spokane, 18 years at Holy Family Hospital in the ER, 10 years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and five years

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Apr 29, 2019
3 min

10 Years of Exquisite Luxury Lodging

Talus Rock Retreat in beautiful Sandpoint provides an experience for guests like no other; unforgettable in every way imaginable. When just newlyweds, Bruce and Heather Mehra-Pedersen vowed that if they were ever blessed with abundance, they would build something to give back and “serve those who serve others.” In staying true to their core vision and faith, their family home was shared with family and friends as well as people who mentored or sacrificed for them along the wa

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Apr 3, 2019
3 min

Making an Impact Through Digital Marketing

If you are a business owner, do you ever wonder just how people find out about you? Sure, you can ask a random sample of customers or clients, but it does not provide you with a true picture of just how your message is being spread throughout the community. Steve Russo, owner of Like Media, Inc., the parent company of Living Local 360, realizes that as technology has exploded exponentially over the last several years, there are many avenues to brand one’s business, and he set

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Apr 2, 2019
3 min

Top-Quality Care for the Entire Family

“There are so many aspects to my work that are rewarding on a daily basis,” says Katie Sweeney, board-certified family nurse practitioner and owner of Alpine Family Medicine. “Creating new patient relationships and fostering my long-term patient relationships; getting to know my patients’ families and caring for their family members; seeing my patients obtain the results of their treatments plans—these are the most rewarding.” Born and raised here in Sandpoint (as were her pa

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Mar 5, 2019
3 min

Custom Dreams. Custom Living.

Richard Knappe was introduced to the construction industry at a young age and has been involved in the business ever since. His father, Ib Knappe, emigrated from Denmark when he was a teenager and worked a journeyman coach maker. Richard followed suit as a journeyman carpenter, personally framing more than 250 homes, and eventually moving into a supervisory role where he oversaw the construction of more than 500 homes in the Calgary area. Today, Richard and wife Jennifer are

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Mar 5, 2019
3 min

Happy to Help

“I really love accounting,” smiles Will Crook. “For us, there is no greater reward than helping folks really understand their numbers, enabling them to do better and giving them the freedom to live life and enjoy the benefits of this incredible community.” Will, the owner of his namesake business Will Crook CPA here in Sandpoint, has been in public practice since 2003, beginning in Western North Carolina. He relocated to Sandpoint in 2015, serving a prominent local manufactur

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Feb 1, 2019
2 min

Delivering the Best in Home Health Care

With a focus on creating a company offering exceptional in-home care to their patients, AFS Home Health has been providing the best in care to their patients since opening in 2012. With a background in health care, Paul Johnson, owner and administrator of AFS, saw a need in the geriatric community—a passion of his. Combined with the dedication of Lara Penrose, RN and Director of Patient Care Services and Rhett Nilson, Director of Therapies, their mission continues to be accom

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Feb 1, 2019
3 min

Make Your Special Event Exquisite

Whether it’s a wedding, family reunion or anniversary celebration, Forty-One South provides full-service custom catering that will ensure your event is a success. Cassandra Cayson, owner of Forty-One South, has earned a superior reputation for providing high-quality, fresh and delicious food with an exquisite presentation. The staff is extremely professional, ensuring the experience is seamless from beginning to end. With wedding season fast approaching, Forty-One South will

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Jan 4, 2019
2 min

Guiding You Through the Most Important Financial Decision in Your Life

As one of the most trusted mortgage providers in the nation, at Guaranteed Rate, Lee Hardin, VP of mortgage lending, understands that choosing a mortgage is the biggest financial decision of your life and is committed to making the process as seamless, friendly and financially valuable to you as possible. Lee has been in the mortgage industry since 2000. He relocated to Sandpoint from Chicago in 2007 and worked for a local bank handling mortgages. "After making my place in th

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