Carter Country
- Bonners Ferry Business
- Aug 15, 2014
- 2 min read
By Robert Lavala
Upon meeting Charlie at the newly opened farm and feed store “Carter Country” in Bonners Ferry, you get the sense of why small communities have always loved “mom & pop” style stores. Oh sure, you can drive 30 miles to a big box store, but small, family operated, local stores are what's always driven small communities. Keeping your hard-earned money where you live only helps the entire tribe that you are now a part of.
Let’s face it, many people don’t think twice about traveling a long distance to buy from the “big guys” who can sometimes offer better prices for the things we need. But it’s important to stop and think twice before doing so. After all, the more we can support local businesses the more our local economy will not only survive but at some point begin to actually thrive. I've actually spoken to folks that said they drove to the big store down south to buy this and that because the local store was priced $2 more. I only have to laugh inside at such thinking because with gas prices nowadays they are probably spending upwards of $10 more for the item due to the travel. Not to mention you should also take into consideration the wear on tires, the mileage and wear on the engine, the increased risk of extended travel and probably lots of other factors I'm not even mentioning.
Many residents consciously look for opportunities to invest in our local economy. And speaking with Charlie it is easy to see why. One is immediately comfortable with how Charlie likes to do business, and it makes you want to support him and others like him. “If I don't carry it, I can order it”, was his answer to my question about inventory. And, by the way, the inventory of animal food, garden supplies, fencing, and animal health was quite impressive and well organized on the shelves.
Charlie is a twenty-two year resident of Elmira and owns the parent store 'Carter County' in Sandpoint located at 357 S. Olive Ave on Highway 2. The need for both a Bonners-Ferry-local-store and the desire to expand his successful business was what prompted the opening here in Bonners. He and his staff are super friendly and willing to help you with anything you need.
Carter Country (Bonners Ferry) has scheduled their Grand Opening for August 23rd starting at 8:30am. They are going to have a bounce house for the kids, four different live bands throughout the day and FREE FOOD beginning at around 11:30am. Along with that there will be door prizes, price specials and goodie bags for your favorite pets.
So for your local pet food, garden supplies, fencing, and animal health go and check out Carter Country located just South of Super 1 Foods here in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. You won't be disappointed!
6127 Main Street
Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho 83805
208.267.1900
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