AUG NIBJ: Bonners Ferry’s ‘Firehouse Vine and Hops’ salutes first responders
In June, a wine bar in downtown Bonners Ferry rebranded to shine a spotlight on the dutiful work of first responders — particularly, wildland firefighters.
When retired wildland firefighter Angela Hand, of Naples, purchased Heart Rock Wines with her husband Sam in August 2024, they inherited a business with a unique set of struggles. The bar is in a basement, which can create a lack of allure and accessibility. And the previous owners had developed a reputation around town for arguing with customers over politics.
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