Chamber Welcomed UPS Store - Sandpoint

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the UPS Store- Sandpoint. Located at 217 Cedar St, The UPS Store – Sandpoint has been a family business in Sandpoint for 19 years and carries on the tradition with the Batchelor’s.

Brett and Joy Batchelor recently purchased the UPS Store – Sandpoint from Bill Clatworthy and are excited to be serving Sandpoint in a new way. The UPS Store – Sandpoint has broken the mold to the well-known shipping store and offers printing and copying, as well as Secured Document Destruction. As owners of Busy Beaver Graphics and Promotions, they make the UPS Store – Sandpoint a place for more than just shipping, it is a place to come to for many areas of your personal and professional needs like graphics, promotional items and more.

“We’re much more than shipping. Whether you need business cards, brochures, flyers or to print off an email, come use our public computer to make copies and your printing needs, plus we’ll get it to you at the best prices in our area,” said owner Brett Batchelor. “Identity theft is tragically on the rise but there are sure fire ways to combat it, one being document shredding. Bring your documents to us for the most affordable secured document destruction in town.”

The UPS Store – Sandpoint has new hours. They are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm and Saturday from 8am-4pm. They are also one of the few places you can do your USAA deposits with our new check scanner.

“We’re still a great shipping resource for local businesses, especially the retail sector, and visitors alike. If someone has purchased too much for their carryon, send them down to us so we can ship their favorite Sandpoint items back home for them. Lately, we’ve been told we have some of the funniest greeting cards in town.”

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming UPS Store- Sandpoint and wishing them continued success in our community. For more information, give them a call 263-0261, visit them at their store at 217 Cedar St, email them at store1829@theupsstore.com and Like them on Facebook.  

In photo left to right: Kate McAlister, Chad Beck, Brett Batchelor, Joy Batchelor, Representative George Eskridge, Jim Lovell, Clem Hackworthy and Chuck Brewster. 

Chamber Honors Bonner County Gardeners Association

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the Bonner County Gardner’s Association (BCGA) as the April Business of the Month. They provide research based Home Horticultural Educational Programs, Community Service and assist in Beautification Projects for our surrounding communities.

The BCGA does a lot to support local groups and causes. They assist with school gardens and donated the new bench to Farmin’ Park. They’ve also assisted in the beautifying efforts at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, flower baskets for downtown Sandpoint, landscaping the Mickinick Trail and the Water Life Discovery Center.

Watch the BCGA accept their award, click here >>

The BCGA also holds and attends many different educational classes and outreach events including the Fall Home Hort Series, Spring Plant Sale, Garden Tours, Home and Garden Show, Farmers’ Market and many others.

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Bonner County Gardeners Association for their success and thanking them for their commitment to our community. For more information, call them at 265-2070, email them at bcga2013@hotmail.com or go to www.bcgardeners.org.

In photo: left to right, Carol Warren and Janae Dale.

Chamber Celebrates Idaho Department of Labor’s New Location

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the Idaho Department of Labor to their new location at 613 Ridley Village Rd, Suite C in Sandpoint.

“We love the fact we are all on the ground floor, it makes it so much easier and accessible for everyone,” said Bridgette Bradshaw-Fleer, Sandpoint Manager. “Our new offices have an open and inviting atmosphere with plenty of space.”

They would like to welcome the public for an Open House on May 9^th from 2-4pm. Ken Edmunds, Director of the Department of Labor, and Kelly Sharp, Area Manager for Dept of Labor, will be in attendance to show support for the new location. Light refreshments will be served.

“Visit us for help finding jobs, interview skills, resume writing and retraining help. There are available funds.”

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the Idaho Department of Labor to their new location and thanking them for their continued support of our labor force. For more information, visit their offices at 613 Ridley Village Rd in Sandpoint or call 263-7544. 

In photo: left to right Clem Hackworthy, Corrie Greene, Kate McAlister, Jim Lovell, Alice Wallace, Landon Fuller, Richard Hunter, George Eskridge, Leslie Apple, Bridgette Bradshaw-Fleer, Lisa McLeod, Diana Cartwright, Don Sturm, Steve Case and Carol Warren.  

Chamber Welcomes Dr. Mark William Cochran, Holistic Chiropractor

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Dr. Mark William Cochran, Holistic Chiropractor. He is located in the Selkirk Professional Building in downtown Sandpoint on the corner of 4th & Pine St, 101 N. 4th Avenue, Suite 105. He’s been practicing Chiropractic work in north Idaho since 2001, starting in downtown Coeur d’Alene, and moved to Sandpoint in 2009. While his office here is growing, he still maintains one day a week in his office in Hayden.

“As a holistic chiropractor, I work with health conscious, holistic minded people – who happen to be struggling with pain or injury – to heal their pain and reclaim their health and well-being from the inside out,” said Dr Cochran. “The adjustments I provide are gentle, precise, comfortable, safe and effective. My office has a warm, pleasant and healing atmosphere, not a clinical one.”

 Dr. Cochran takes a deeply holistic approach to healing, health and well-being by working with every person's own unique "Doctor Within."

 "To me, you are much more than just a collection of symptoms and problems; you are a whole, vibrant, living being with an amazing capacity to heal from the inside out. I form a partnership with you and your Doctor Within to address your health challenges, but more importantly, to help you heal, grow and thrive. Together, we will empower your potential, not your problems."

If you are health conscious and committed to living a healthy life, even if you presently happen to be struggling with pain, injury or some other health challenge, give Dr. Cochran a call because he is excited to assist you with your healthy life.

Dr. Cochran graduated from the University of Idaho in 1980 and is a retired US Marine Corps officer. After he got out of the service, he went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2001. He is also an award winning author of Oby's Wisdom! A Caveman's Simple Guide to Holistic Health and Wellness, named "Finalist" in the 2013 Best Indie Book Awards.

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Dr. Mark William Cochran, Holistic Chiropractor and wishing him continued success in our community. For more information, give Dr. Mark William Cochran at 208-304-2330, email him at DrMark@DrMarks-Holistic-Health.com or visit his website http://www.yourchiropractorinsandpoint.com/.

Photo left to right: Kim Queen, Dr. Gabrielle Duebendorfer, Dr. Mark William Cochran, Fred Ebner, Krystle Shapiro, Larry Davidson, Susan Arina Miller, Gerald Porter and Carol Warren. Not pictured: Clif Warren.

Chamber Welcomes AXIA Home Loans

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome AXIA Home Loans. With over 9 years in finance and mortgage lending, Teresa Lunde, Senior Mortgage Loan Specialist with AXIA Home Loans has opened a branch in Ponderay.

Axia Home Loans, a division of Axia Financial LLC, is a residential home mortgage banking company. Headquartered in Washington State, Axia is one of the fastest growing, independently owned mortgage companies in the Northwest and located in states throughout the West and Southwest.

“We want to help anyone looking to refinance or purchase a home or investment home, whether it’s a condo, duplex or single family residence, we have programs to best suit you,” said Teresa.

AXIA originates processes, underwrites and funds their loans in house, giving the customer special care and attention. Communication with their customers is tantamount, from the personal touch of the originator, to the updates as your loan passes each milestone. Through calls from your originator and email updates, they assure you’ll never wonder what stage your purchase or refinance has reached.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce wishes AXIA Home Loan continued success in our community. They are located at 476394 Highway 95 in Ponderay, their office is inside the Pend Oreille Insurance office. For more information, contact Teresa with your mortgage needs at 208-263-1182, email at teresa.lunde@axiahomeloans.com.

Chamber Welcomes Cathy Gibson Home Staging

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Cathy Gibson Home Staging. After spending 28 years as a physical therapist and doing remodels on the side, Cathy received certifications as a Certified Staging Specialist (CSS) and a True Color Expert. Cathy has been in business for 2 years and provides home staging, color consultation and redesign for the Sandpoint area.

Home staging means to put the very best face on a house before or when it is listed for sale. Each home and situation is different, which can mean anything from painting the front door to decluttering rooms and removing and re-arranging furniture to moving and re-hanging art. 

“I often do a consultation and provide the homeowner with a detailed priority list, and other times I do some or the entire list for the owner,” explained Cathy. “I also have collected quite a supply of staging accessories, and can use them to add to what the owner has to help make a home look fresh.”

If you have questions like “what color furniture should I buy?”, “what color should I select for my floors, countertops, backsplash, sink, cabinets?”,  “what paint color do I choose if I want to use just one?”, or “if I want to have green walls and white trim, which fireplace stone should I choose?” Cathy is your go-to contact. The color consulting part of Cathy’s business has expanded from specifying interior and exterior paint colors to assisting clients with all things color related.

“A renovation always includes a long list of color choices, each one affecting the next, and I love helping people navigate through that,” said Cathy.

Redesign is “home staging” for when you are staying! 

“Many times people have rooms that aren’t being used because they aren’t comfortable, or they are downsizing, or they want a new look and need advice regarding what to get rid of, what to re-use, what to buy, and how to arrange it all. Again, sometimes that means just a consultation and other times I spend half a day with the client and get it all done.”

If you’re thinking of selling, repainting, building, remodeling, renovating or need a hand creating a room or rooms that will make you happy, Cathy is excited to meet you and loves meeting clients at their home.

“I think it is often thought that it is extravagant and expensive to get help from an expert when it comes to staging, color and design- but it is amazing how many decisions can be made and problems solved in just a few hours.”

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce wishes Cathy Gibson Home Staging continued success in our community. For more information, contact Cathy at 509-481-3142 or by email at cgibsonhs@gmail.com. Like her on Facebook and view her work, www.facebook.com/Cathygibsonhomestaging.  

Photo: Left to right Corrie Greene, Cathy Gibson and Kate McAlister cut the ribbon with Gibson’s staging supplies in the background. 

Chamber Welcomes Carousel Emporium

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome its newest member, Carousel Emporium!  Carousel Emporium was ppened in 2011 by Lynda Gillham who has lived in Sandpoint for the last 34 years and practiced physical therapy for the majority of that time. She always had a secret love of fashion and color and decided to act on her dream to have her own shop. Carousel Emporium offers an array of merchandise that appeals to everyone regardless of age or gender. It's often described as "Disneyland for women" where you'll find everything from fashion, toys, home decor and gifts.

Lynda decided on the name Carousel because of the imagery the word invokes: a twirling array of fun and whimsy. You'll lose track of time when you come to visit us.

"It’s like a party when you come into Carousel," says Lynda.  "Everyone remarks on how beautiful it is and how much they enjoy being here.  Many people come in for their Color Therapy Fix."

Along with its array of merchandise, Carousel also offers patrons the services of a friendly, knowledgeable staff.  Carousel employees are very experienced and enjoy helping customers put together outfits that are both flattering and unique. You can call (208) 263-4140 and make a personal appointment with any of our Fashion Experts.

Carousel Emporium is located upstairs on the Cedar Street Bridge.  Shop our Valentine's Day Sale and receive 25% off Jewelry from February 7th - 14th. (Excludes Consignment and Sale Items). We also have 20% to 70% off selected merchandise throughout the store. Hey Guys, mention this article and get free beer and pretzels while you shop.  So hurry up, get in here and buy something!

Photo: left to right Bala Bishop, Corrie Greene, Krissy Rosedale, Mindy Peterson, Lynda Gillham, Kim Queen, Kate McAlister, Carol Warren.

Chamber Welcomes Lover’s Getaway/Spiritual Retreat

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the Lover’s Getaway/Spiritual Retreat, a private residence which serves as a vacation rental. This retreat is about experiencing a love affair, whether with source, significant other or self. This intimate space allows one to rest, renew and reflect in the expanse of nature. If you are looking for a romantic getaway, privacy, and an inspirational and renewing retreat look no further. This cliff side home is built on mountainside rock overlooking Lake Pend Oreille where you view nothing but water, mountains and the animals that make it their home.

“Size matters when it comes to view and this view is unsurpassed,” explained Ginny Hendren, manager for the Lover's Getaway.

At Lover’s Getaway, nature envelops you. You can watch eagles and osprey compete for food as you lounge in the hot tub or deck. Hear the cry of a loon. Watch sunsets from the comfort of the outdoor fire pit on an infinity deck that gives you a bird’s eye view of this nature retreat. Winter affords a snow globe experience as the floor to ceiling windows puts nature at your feet.

"This is the time of year the locals discover us.  Since we're so easily accessible and so private we're seeing more stay-cations when weather makes for challenging travel.  This getaway provides that needed perspective and intimacy a special occasion calls for without the long distance travel.  IT's the best of all worlds" Says Ginny

You will wake up and go to sleep to the most inspirational setting you could wish for. Of course, nearby there are a host of activities and attractions however many guests never leave the premises. After all, you want to  rest after doing nothing all day.  As it’s a private residence the
kitchen is fully stocked with every amenity needed for your comfort and convenience. Spa robes and linens all provided. Just remember your toothbrush.  

“This home was built with love, crafted by an artist/designer and inspired by spirit,” Ginny added. “This isn't a home, this is an experience.”

For more information, visit them online at www.loversgetaway.vacayhome.com or contact Ginny at ginny@netw.com  for reservations.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome The Lover’s
Getaway/Spiritual Retreat to the Chamber and wish them great success.   

Photo: Kate McAlister, Tim and Fran Potter, Ginny Hendren, Ashley Kearns and Kim Queen. 

Chamber Welcomes Sandpoint Optometry

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Sandpoint Optometry’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Dr. Whitney Henker is excited to provide and keep up with Sandpoint Optometry’s tradition of friendly, excellent service and thorough eye care. After taking over the business from the respected optometric physician, Dr. Thomas Wiley who retired in 2012, she assures the community and patients they will experience the same attention to detail and thorough care they have come to expect from the office since 1991.

Dr. Henker is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. She has been practicing optometry for over 18 years in Washington and British Columbia. Dr. Henker started practicing at Sandpoint Optometry in June of 2012. She joined the Chamber recently and is a member of the Chamber’s Women In Business, as well as a member of Ponderay Rotary Club.

Dr. Henker enjoys the medical aspect of the practice and can diagnose and manage ocular diseases. She has many years of experience treating dry eye conditions and is committed to getting each patient comfortable with various treatment options. She also has years of experience in co-managing cataract surgery as well as laser refractive surgery. One of the areas that she will be expanding the practice is for contact lens fittings. There are so many new options for contact lens patients to experience better comfort, including contact lenses that allow patients to read with their lenses as well as see clearly and comfortable in the distance. Dr. Henker also has many years of experience with new optical lens technology and she is excited to help her patients select a lens that will allows each patient to experience better vision.

With the enthusiastic aid of Nancy Clatworthy, Office Manager, Erin Wiley, Optometric Assistance, there are many exciting modern, stylish frames to choose from. Sandpoint Optometry is committed to providing eye care for every patient and Dr. Henker has expanded the number of insurance plans that are accepted to meet those needs.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce wishes Dr. Whitney Henker and Sandpoint Optometry great success in our community. They are located across from Sandpoint Middle School, at 1333 Superior St, Suite A, and their hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-noon. For more information, visit www. sandpointoptometry.com, call them at 208-265-4140 or email them at drhenker@sandpointoptometry.com.  Like them on Facebook.

  

In Photo: Paralee Gates, Colleen Spickelmire, Clif Warren, Erin Wiley, Nancy Clatworthy, Dr. Whitney Henker, Peggy Shadel and Carol Warren. 

Chamber Welcomes Evergreen Home Loans

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Evergreen Home Loans to our community. Founded in 1987, Evergreen Home Loans is proud to have more than 26 years serving customers in the business. Cathy Pizzini (MLO #205704) and Kimberly Terry (MLO #205713), jointly known as Team Evergreen, have been with Evergreen Home Loans for 11 and 25 years respectively. Cathy and her husband moved to Sandpoint about 2 ½ years ago to escape city life and open up a new branch office for Evergreen.

“We learned a long time ago if you take care of your customers, communicate throughout the process, and deliver on all your promises, your business will take care of itself,” explained Cathy Pizzini. “This certainly has been true for our team. Our core team has been together for 11 years and we recently added a 5^th member, Carol Sommerfeld when we opened our office in Sandpoint.” 

Evergreen Home Loans is a local, direct lender and provides a complete solution for home financing. They are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and are agency approved with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. Evergreen offers a full range of affordable home loan products for purchase or refinancing: FHA and VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, Cash-out refinance, or First-time homebuyer programs. Whether you’re in the buying or refinancing stages of the mortgage process or you’re a real estate professional or builder, they want to be a resource for you.

“We originate, fund, and service home loans,” said Cathy. “Our service mantra is all about delivering On Time and As Promised®.”

For more than two decades, they’ve helped buyers meet their home financing goals and sometimes they do what other lenders can’t. Evergreen has an entire team pulling for the customer. From the beginning of the process to loan funding and closing, the company offers a smooth process for customers.  If problems arise, in most cases, they have the resources to quickly resolve or restructure the customer’s loan if necessary and still close on time.

Evergreen Home Loans is in your neighborhood and ready to get you home before the holidays with their Ready.Set.Home.™ program. This program offers consumers a suite of benefits that help prepare them for purchase while helping them negotiate their purchase offer. Qualified buyers receive a smartphone loan calculator application to determine their home buying affordability, a Security Plus Seller Guarantee™* which provides a fully-approved loan amount with a written guarantee, and a low down loan program to make home buying more affordable (a range of low down programs are available).

*Evergreen guarantees the loan approval or the seller receives $1,000. Applies to purchase loans only. To qualify, buyer’s Security Plus Approval/Seller Guarantee Addendum must have been issued by Evergreen and the Seller shall have executed the addendum with their signature at the time they execute the Purchase And Sale Agreement on subject property. Certain loan types do not qualify for this offer. Restrictions apply. Visit evergreenhomeloans.com for details.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome Evergreen Home Loans to the Chamber and wish them success. For more information, visit them at their office located in Sandpoint at 105 Pine Street, Suite #109 (branch NMLS #1049576), send them an email at Teamevergreen@evergreenhomeloans.com, call them at 263-5300, or check out their company website at www.evergreenhomeloans.com.  

Photo: Carol Warren, Paralee Gates, Kimberly Terry, Christine Tolmich, Cathy Pizzini, Don Burton (owner of Evergreen), Angie Elliott, Carol Sommerfeld, David Floan and Clif Warren. 

Chamber Celebrates Exercise Institute’s New Location

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the Exercise Institute new location. Recently relocated inside of the Old Power House Building, 102 E. Lake Street, Suite 206, the Exercise Institute now offers 1-on-1 private personal training sessions in a clinical setting. Their program is ideal for busy professionals and is even specialized for those over 40 years old who want great results, more safely, in less time.

 “We are still offering a complimentary consultation and 2 free training sessions,” explained Spirit Marley, personal trainer.

Their new location has allowed them to expand their offerings. They recently added the PrimeDesign, customized nutrition program, to help meet individual goals. With over 400 available food plans, everyone’s preferences can be catered to. This program is accessible online through their website or any Apple or Android device.

What sets them apart from the competition? It is a total body, zero momentum high-intensity, resistance workout that takes about 15 minutes, one or two times per week. This workout method couples the latest in engineering technology of equipment design and the most recent, up-to-date research involving exercise physiology. All movements are performed under a controlled zero-momentum tension. It is a technique that is safer and more effective. With more than 500,000 personal training sessions of experience, they have refined their programs and services for more than 15 years now.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce wishes the Exercise Institute success in our community. Their hours are their new location of 120 E Lake St, Suite 206, is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Visit www.exerciseinstitute.com for more information about the Exercise Institute’s services, call them at 208-263-4093 or email them at sandpointinfo@exerciseinstitute.com. Like them on Facebook.

In Photo: Spirit Marley, Exercise Institute Instructor, cuts the ribbon with the Chamber Ambassadors.

Chamber Welcomes Northridge Property Management

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Northridge Property Management. This Sandpoint family owned and operated business started in 2003 by two lifetime and third generation Sandpoint locals, Mike Robinson and Jeremy Brown. They offer vacation and long-term rental management, HOA (Home Owners Association) management and vacation home watch and property protection services, serving all of Bonner County including Schweitzer, Dover, Sagle and Hope.

‘We offer a high level of personal service and go above and beyond to make sure our homeowners real estate investments are well cared for,’ explained Jeremy. ‘We are available 24/7 for emergencies from our home owners and vacation guests.’

Northridge Property Management offers a wide range of services for vacation home and investment home owners that can be customized to fit every need at a fair price (rental management fees are 100% performance based). They are dedicated to protecting their client’s real estate investments.  Proudly, they stand as Sandpoint's only VRMA - Vacation Rental Managers Association affiliated professional vacation rental management company.

“What we always try to think of is if we owned the property, how would we want it managed,” said Jeremy. “We manage several homeowners associations that we also manage vacation rentals within so, we obviously have to do a great job to keep the owner of the vacation rental property happy, and we also have to make sure that all the other home owners in the HOA are happy and not disturbed by the rental.  We definitely have a lot to lose if we did a poor job.”

Currently, they are offering commission discounts for the 1st year for any new vacation rental and 1 free Month of Home watch inspections with a 12 month service agreement.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome Northridge Property Management to the Chamber and wish them continued success. For more information, call Jeremy at 208-290-6847 or Mike at 208-290-6531, email info@northridgepropertymanagement.com, visit www.northridgepropertymanagement.com or connect www.facebook.com/NorthridgeVacationRentals.

In photo, left to right: Carol Warren, Jeremy Brown, Representative George Eskridge, Kate McAlister, Mike Robinson, Tyler Tennison and Peggy Shadel. 

Chamber Welcomes Cornerstone Physical Therapy

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Cornerstone Physical Therapy & Aquatic Center. Christina Rust-Hefley, better known as Tina, is a hometown girl who was raised right here in Sandpoint, Idaho and the owner of Cornerstone Physical Therapy.  Cornerstone is an outpatient physical therapy and aquatic center. They specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention and management, rehabilitative pain management, medically supervised exercise for weight management.

Cornerstone offers preventative care for athletes, as well as rehabilitation. They specialize in advanced orthotics with our Foot Maxx Gait Analysis software. They are also a direct access provider so please feel free to call to set up an evaluation. They feel their aquatic center sets them far apart from the competition.

‘We have a 22’ x 32’ warm water therapy pool,’ explained Tina. She added, ‘the aquatic environment allows patients with ambulatory issues greater range of motion, less pain and various resistance levels due to the unweighting effect of the pool. This is exceptionally helpful for patient’s post-surgery, managing obesity or managing constant pain.’

Tina graduated from Sandpoint High School and played on the 1985-86 State Championship Volleyball teams. She attended Carroll College, in Helena, where she played volleyball and completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree. In 1993, she was accepted to graduate school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE and successfully finished in the top 5% of her class, proudly achieving one of the first Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees in the United States.

She then moved quickly back to the Pacific Northwest and worked for several years in the Coeur d'Alene area.  Professionally, Tina helped pioneer the introduction of Aquatic Therapy to the rehabilitation community and developed the Inland Neuroscience and Spine Center in Spokane, WA with Sacred Heart and St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospitals. In 2001, Tina moved home to Sandpoint with her four children.  She is proud to announce that along with her husband, Sean, they have successfully rehabilitated the warm water therapy and re-opened Cornerstone Physical Therapy on North Division. Tina continues to specialize in client education and intervention decisions for all orthopedic diagnoses and injuries.  Her expertise remains in Aquatic Therapy and Spine rehabilitation. Tina is also a certified Functional Capacity Examiner (FCE).

Cornerstone is a preferred provider for many insurance companies and accepts all of them. Also, they offer a cash pay discount for those who do not have coverage.

‘If you are in need of therapy do not feel intimidated. We can find a way to help.’

Right now, take advantage of free screens and/or assessments for sports related injury or injury prevention. Sports may include anything from baseball to golf and all ages welcome.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome Cornerstone Physical Therapy to the Chamber and wish them success. Please stop by 1301 N Division to meet Tina in person, say "Hi" or check out their beautiful, full-size warm water therapy pool, as well as the gym and private treatment rooms For more information, call 208-265-0610, email cornerstoneaquatics@gmail.com, visit www.sandpointpt.com, or connect www.facebook.com/sandpointpt.

Photo: left to right Peggy Shadel, Mike Davis, Seamus and Nicole Buratto, Angie Reynolds, Christina Hefley, Sean Hefley, Jen Stevens, Johnny cook, Stefan Buratto and Carol Warren. 

Chamber Welcomes Caribou Chiropractic and Massage

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Caribou Chiropractic and Massage. Dr. Todd Richards and his wife Kimberly Richards opened Caribou Chiropractic and Massage in February at 513 N Fourth Avenue in Sandpoint, next to the K2 Inn. They offer chiropractic adjustments through various methods including electric stimulation, ultrasound, drop table and diversified techniques and massage therapy.

After traveling through North Idaho going to rodeos as a young adult, Dr. Richards longed to settle down and call this area home. Last fall, the Richards’ visited Sandpoint and returned two months later with all of their belongings. Their focus was to bring affordable care to the area so locals could enjoy their services. The outdoors allows them to do all the things they love: camping, biking, fishing and hunting.

‘Everyone in Sandpoint is so welcoming and friendly,’ said Kimberly. ‘We have enjoyed meeting community members, getting involved in the Chamber, and I’ve joined the Chamber’s Women In Business and Sandpoint Rotary.’

Caribou Chiropractic and Massage’s philosophy is to start slow by analyzing the patients’ pain, explaining their body and customizing a treatment plan. They use gentle adjustments and empathize with patients during the treatment. They promote their emphasis on working with doctors and other health care professionals when developing a patient’s treatment plan to maximize the patient’s success.

First time visits to Dr. Richards cost $60 and all subsequent visits are only $40. They do not require x-rays and do not bill or accept health insurance to keep it more affordable for their patients. Their staff will happily deal directly with your auto insurance company in the case of auto accident claims. Massage therapy includes full body, sport and deep tissue massage and brief clinical massages which focus on certain areas of pain or tension which Dr. Richards will work on. The cost for massages is very affordable: $25 half hr. They make it easy to add them onto your adjustment to focus on the treatment area.

Dr. Richards started his own practice in 2010 in Lockhart, Texas after graduating from Parker Chiropractic College in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly left the banking world as an auditor and joined her husband in the office. She’s recently completed her schooling and received her license and certification for massage therapy. She’s also nationally certified in equine massage, since 2011, which made massage therapy a natural fit.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome Caribou Chiropractic and Massage to the Chamber and wish them success. Their office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-noon and 2pm-5pm, Tuesdays from 9am-noon and Saturday by appointment only. For more information, visit them at their office 513 N Fourth Avenue, at their website www.caribouchiropractic.com or call them at 877-633-2695.

Photo: left to right Unknown Community Member, Carol Warren, Clem Hackworthy, Dr. Todd Richards, Kimberly Richards, Kate McAlister, Peggy Shadel, Clif Warren, Tyler Tennison. 

Chamber Welcomes Talus Rock Retreat

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Talus Rock Retreat and owners, Heather and Bruce Pedersen. The ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber, commissioners and local friends, neighbors and family members on Monday, June 10^th, marked the official opening of their bed and breakfast, Talus Rock Retreat

Primarily catering to couples’ luxurious romantic escapes, small & intimate wedding gatherings, and unconventional corporate retreats, the new meeting space/B&B will offer a refined option for Sandpoint sojourners - a posh escape one mile from downtown Sandpoint eloquently nestled into a forested 18-acre playground with stunning views of the Cabinet Mountains. Guests will enjoy the experience of staying close to the many amenities and advantages of downtown Sandpoint, while still connecting with nature. Unique features of Talus Rock Retreat include striking mosaics, copper tin ceilings, Parisian balconies, and a tree shower, home theater, hot tub, pool, waterfall, and fish-stocked pond. Each of the six, exclusive, bed/bath suites are uniquely decorated in the warm, rich colors of an earth palette and are furnished with a blend of antique and collected treasures from around the world. Great care has been taken in the details to make Talus Rock Retreat a one-of-a-kind architectural gem, and a fantastic lodging and meeting space morphing function with elegance.

“We hope our guests will feel they’ve discovered an oasis of tranquility. Their relaxation and rejuvenation are our ultimate goals,” says Heather Pedersen. “Talus Rock guests will spend generously downtown which is great for the local economy; when they’re ready to explore, we’ll make sure they know about all the great options available in Sandpoint and the surrounding areas. We are thrilled to share Sandpoint and steward this place,” she adds.

When Bruce and Heather built Talus Rock Retreat in 2008, their essential vision was to raise their 3 children (now teenagers) and share their abundance with family, friends, and others seeking a place of solace, refuge, and reprieve from life’s hardships or fast-paced, energy draining occupations; they sought to build a place and share it with people who need to rejuvenate and renew themselves; they opened their home accordingly. When the nest started emptying compounded with the economic downturn, they pursued a bed and breakfast as a natural sequence. Bruce Pedersen figured, “After all, the infrastructure was in place; why not make the asset work to pay for itself?  We can still share, and, at the same time provide discerning Sandpoint tourists with a unique lodging option.” Bruce continues, “Heather and I discovered we thoroughly enjoyed hosting, serving, and meeting new people.”

The Pedersen’s have not forgotten their core vision of ‘serving those who serve others’, and in keeping with it, they continue to do both - give open-handedly and play host to tourists. Part of the dollars spent at Talus Rock Retreat goes to local and international humanitarian efforts.  As an unconventional social venture, Talus Rock allows guests to become extraordinary patrons of work in India, Uganda, Swaziland, Peru and the Philippines. “We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to serve our guests, our community, and destitute children overseas.” says Heather Pedersen (who also happens to be the Asia Director for International Children’s Network, the mission behind the Matsiko World Orphan Choir).  

Private, chic, and eclectically elegant with six, bed-bath suites, this Tuscan-style, timber frame lodge is described as a “hidden treasure” and “rare find” evidenced by rave reviews on Trip Advisor. Talus Rock Retreat can be enjoyed by the room for a couple’s secluded refuge, or reserve the entire retreat to enjoy the peaceful paradise exclusively for a memorable friends-and-family or business gathering. The Retreat is a total of 18 rooms including living rooms, lofts and other ancillary spaces great for futons, pull-outs, bunks, etc. to comfortably sleep a maximum of 24 guests, one mile from downtown Sandpoint. Rates range $185-$350.

Please join the Chamber and welcome Talus Rock Retreat to the Chamber and celebrate their grand opening. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.sandpointretreat.com or call 208-255-8458.

In photo: The Pederson’s cut the ribbon with community members.  

Chamber Welcomes Woodlands Family Medicine

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Woodlands Family Medicine (WFM). Their same day appointments, experience working with everyone from infants to geriatrics and onsite resources makes WFM a great choice as a medical office.

Dr. Joan Bloom has been practicing in Sandpoint since 2002.  She was previously with North Idaho Medical Care Center and started Woodlands Family Medicine in 2011.  In May of 2012, they welcomed Dr. Volney Willett to their practice.  Both doctors are Board Certified and have many years experience treating patients.  At the doctors disposal is their on-site laboratory, on-site x-ray, on-site orthopedic practice and nutritional therapy.

‘You will enjoy outstanding care for the entire family at Woodlands Family Medicine,’ explained Katie Fisher, Practice Manager. ‘Our wonderfully trained and compassionate team of physicians, nurses and family-oriented support staff have dedicated themselves to providing you with the finest health care available.’

They specialties and coverage area is extensive. They offer women’s health and pediatric care, as well as management for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease and musculoskeletal disorders. Also, they provide general proactive healthcare such as well-child exams, sports physicals, annual physicals, employment physicals, holistic nutrition programs, diet and exercise counseling, cancer screening, geriatric exams.

‘We have Board certified doctors with specialties in Family Medicine and complementing areas of expertise assure a full range of care for injuries, illnesses, preventative care and routine checkups,’ added Fisher.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome The Woodlands Family Medicine to the Chamber and wish them continued success. For more information, visit them at their location on in Ponderay at 30544 Hwy 200, Suite 101, across from the Bonner Mall, call them at 208-263-6300, online at www.woodlandsfamilymed.com, and connect with them on Facebook www.facebook.com/woodlands.familymedicine.

Photo:  Woodlands Family Medicine Employees cut the ribbon with Chamber Ambassadors. 

Chamber Welcomes North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. The quality of care is outstanding and it is no wonder why so many refer friends and family to North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Their wonderfully trained and compassionate team of physicians and family-oriented support staff has dedicated themselves to providing you with the finest orthopedic care available.

‘We are orthopedic surgeons with specialists in sports medicine, hand repair and ankle and foot injuries’ explained Dr. DiBennedetto. ‘We can recognize, diagnose, treat, and help rehabilitate you in the best way possible to get you back on the mountain, golf course, lake or even back to work quickly.’

Dr. Michael DiBenedetto started North Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 2002. In 2008 Dr. Jonathan Fisher joined the practice. Recently North Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine partnered up with Dr. Joan Bloom’s practice Woodlands Family Medicine and has since hired a new family physician Dr. Volney Willett. 

‘Our physicians operate at the beautiful outpatient Pend Oreille Surgery Center & Bonner General Hospital,’ explained Dr. DiBenedetto. ‘We have Board certified and fellowship trained doctors with specialties in all orthopedic fields. Our complementing areas of expertise assure a full range of treatments for every fracture, sprain, or sports injury.’

Their specialties and main services provide arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction, hand surgery, fracture management, joint replacement, lumbar surgery, heel and achilles pain, customized orthotics, foot pain diagnosis and treatment and Laser for toenail fungus. If you are experience any orthopedic pain, they suggest going to them to relieve yourself and to get back doing the things you love. Now, they even have a safe, painless & effective laser treatment for nail fungus. For more information on their new nail treatment, visit www.healthynaillasercenter.com 

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to the Chamber and wish them continued success. For more information, visit them at their location on in Ponderay at 30544 Hwy 200, Suite 102, across from the Bonner Mall, call them at 208-265-9817, online at www.niosm.com, and connect with them on Facebook www.facebook.com/north.idahoortho.

Photo:  North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine employees cut the ribbon with Chamber Ambassadors.

Chamber Welcomes Jupiter Jane Traveling Café

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Laura Calvert-Peitz. Laura, the original Dish Home Cooking, is now pursuing her latest cooking passion with Jupiter Jane Traveling Café, since 2011. Their motto is ‘curbside cooking at its finest.’

Jupiter Jane Traveling Café is currently curbside at 513 Oak St next to the Eureka Institute for the summer season and is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-4ish. They are happy to stay open for parties of 6 or more and open for other reservations in the evening. Also, the café is mobile and ready to cater your business, event, party or reunion at any time!

Customer service and hospitality are Laura’s background and it is also what brought her to Sandpoint from San Francisco. She managed the Coit House Bed & Breakfast and the K2 Inn. Her goal is to serve and feed people. Her easy access, very relaxed atmosphere, and affordable, healthy food options make Jupiter Jane Traveling Café a good option for lunch or dinner. Patrons can enjoy outside dining and eat while they watch their kids play, or dine inside with seating for more than ten people.

There are food options for everyone and every age group, including Gluten Free options. They have a wonderful kale salad and a Jersey sandwich which is grilled chicken, onions, peppers, provolone and basil pesto.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome Jupiter Jane Traveling Café to the Chamber and wish them success. Get the good food while you can because they are seasonal! See them at the Saturday Market! For more information, find them on Facebook, visit the website at www.jupiterjane.com, email at jupiterjanecafe@yahoo.com, or call 408-759-2033.

In the Photo: Laura Calvert-Peitz and Chamber Ambassadors. 

Chamber Welcomes 2nds Anyone? Thrift Store to New Location

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 2nds Anyone? Thrift Store to their new location!  2nds Anyone? Thrift Store was created as a teaching site for the Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School students and started because of a grant almost five years ago. It is still, today, a teaching site for these students.

‘We have students come to the store for class periods during store hours to obtain work skills,’ explained Barbara Phillips. ‘We are a non-profit 501(c)3 and operate at no cost to the school district or tax payers.’

The students are involved in every aspect of the store from cleaning, sorting and money handling.  All of the items in the store are donated from the wonderful citizens of Sandpoint and they accept almost anything they can get in the door. They tell their shoppers that they are a different store every day because they are continually putting out new-to-you items. 

‘Our prices are very low and our claim to fame is our Super Sack Sale,’ said Barbara. ‘We try to have one every week, it all depends on the volunteer help that we have available.’

The store is always in search of volunteers. They are located at 503 Cedar Street suite E in the Cedar Street Station. They send out email notices to anyone on their mailing list and they also make announcements of special items or sales on their Facebook page, Seconds Anyone, always seeking new Facebook ‘Fans’.

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome 2nds Anyone? Thrift Store to their new location. Visit their store in the Cedar St Station during regular business hours of 10am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-3pm on Saturdays. Reach them by phone at  (208)263-3247.

Photo: Executive Director Barbara Phillips and Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon.

Chamber Welcomes The Pottery Bug

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome The Pottery Bug. The Pottery Bug is a "paint your own pottery" studio owned by Gena Gibson in the heart of Sandpoint’s downtown core. The Pottery Bug is located at 101 N 2nd Avenue, Sandpoint, on the corner of 2nd and Pine in the Bonner Building and has available parking. 

Gena is an Idaho native and moved to Sandpoint from Boise in 2003. She was in the mortgage lending industry since 1991 and most recently was with Mountain West Bank as a Loan Processor/Closer since 2003.  After a long career in the mortgage industry, she was ready for a more creative career change.  

‘My sister opened The Pottery Bug studio in Otis Orchards, WA in May 2012,’ explained Gena. ‘The studio has been very successful and well received in her community. The Pottery Bug in Sandpoint is now our second location.’

The Pottery Bug offers affordable fun which you create. At The Pottery Bug studio, you will find hundreds of pieces to choose from and have additional fun with stickers, fun writers and bumpy paints. The only cost is the piece you choose. The process is simple: you pick a piece, create your own artwork and leave it to be glazed and fire in their kiln. 

‘We'll have your finished keepsake or gift to you in 3-5 days. We are open seven days a week.’

The Pottery Bug is affordable fun for everyone. They have a private party room for kids' birthday parties, baby or bridal showers or any special occasion. They would like to invite everyone to visit their large and bright studio. They are a great destination for school groups, youth groups, reunions or family outings. 

‘We have many projects available for Mother's Day coming in May and a special mug created for Sandpoint High School Bulldog supporters. Graduation is approaching and we can help create a great memento for your favorite graduating senior.’

Please help the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcome The Pottery Bug to the Chamber and wish them success. For more information, visit them at www.potterybugstudio.com, find them on Facebook, email Gena at gena@potterybugstudio.com or call them at 208-263-0232.

Photo: Carol Warren, Gene Gibson, Jan Korsten, Marlee Korsten, Macy Korsten, Gena Gibson, Denton McGlothlin, Pat McGlothlin, Lila Zavala, Judy Gibson, Peggy Shadel and Paralee Gates.