Meet your Neighbor: Matt Blakemore

Name: Matt Blakemore

Age: 32

Hometown: I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, but have lived at Hauser Lake for three years.

Occupation: I’m the area manager for the five Pawn 1 stores in North Idaho.

Family: I’m single, but I came from a family of eight kids.

Hobbies: Anything outdoors, and that includes hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.

What do you like about North Idaho? See above. I really like our mountains and the people.

What do you like or dislike about the current season? I enjoy the long daylight hours.

Favorite music: “Milli Vanilli”

Favorite TV show: “Deadwood”

Favorite movie: “Jacob’s Ladder”

Favorite spot in North Idaho? Why? Stevens Lake near Mullan. It’s remote, but easily accessible by hiking.