Meet your neighbor

Name: Sandra Hochhalter

Age: 56

Hometown: Sawyer, N.D., but we moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1984.

Occupation: salesperson for Riverview Nursery.

Family: Husband, Daryl, four children and eight grandchildren.

Hobbies: Gardening and tole painting.

What do you like about North Idaho? I like the four seasons, the weather and the friendly people.

What do you like or dislike about the current season? I love the fact that it’s a lot cooler now, and I hope for some more rain.

Favorite music: Oldies doo-wop.

Favorite TV show: The original “CSI.”

Favorite movie: “Steel Magnolias.”

Favorite spot in North Idaho? Why? My backyard, now that I’m pretty well done with it. It’s really beautiful, and I enjoy it.