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SANDPOINT’S 

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Q&A 

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10 FINANCIAL FOCUS 

Time for Financial ‘Spring Cleaning’ 

12 Q&A 

William Love: Head Coach for Sandpoint Bulldogs 

Girls Basketball, 2023 Idaho State Champions 

16 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 

A&A Agency Bail Bonds: Need Bail? Call Dale! 

18 DECADES OF SERVICE 

AND COMMUNITY 

Sandpoint Lions Club celebrates its 70th 

anniversary serving Bonner County 

22 SANDPOINT REAL ESTATE 

22 Spring has Emerged 

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SANDPOINT’S 

MONTHLY 

LOCAL 

GUIDE 

YOUR GUIDE TO 

ALL THINGS LOCAL 

Where to stay, what to do, 

seasonal activities and more 

12 

pg. 

DECADES OF SERVICE 

AND COMMUNITY 

Sandpoint Lions Club celebrates 

its 70th anniversary serving 

Bonner County 

Q&A 

with William Love 

HEAD COACH FOR SANDPOINT 

BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL, 


TOP 10 THINGS TO DO 

IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO 

Experience Sandpoint, Idaho, 

like a local 

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ABOUT THE COVER 

THIS MONTH’S COVER OF GO SANDPOINT 

MAGAZINE FEATURES COACH WILLIAM LOVE AND 

THE SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL 

TEAM, who recently walked away as the 4A Idaho 

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William Love grew up in Sandpoint 

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High School (SHS). He played basketball, 

which has always been his favorite sport, 

for the Bulldogs, though he recalls he 

“was not very good.” He spent several 

years working as a journalist before 

moving back to Sandpoint in 2009 to take 

the journalism teaching position at SHS. 

A year after he started teaching, Will 

joined Tyler Haynes’ staff as a JV 

basketball coach for the boys. He had 

spent four years as an assistant when 

Duane Ward, who had taken over as the 

girls head coach, asked him to be his 

assistant. Will was hesitant but Duane 

persistent, and Will eventually agreed to 

join him. “It was one of the best decisions 

I’ve made,” he shares. 

Will took over as head coach five years 

ago, and for the first time in Sandpoint 

High School history, he led his team to 

win the state championship in February. 

Q. The Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team won 

the 4A Idaho State Championship—the first 

to do so in school history. What does that 

mean to you as a coach and to your team? 

A. This has been a barrier that hopefully we’ve 

punched a hole through for future SHS girls’ 

and boys’ teams. Winning the school’s first 

basketball title was something we talked about 

regularly with our players, so it was definitely 

emotional after the game and then when we 

returned to Sandpoint with the police escort. 

So many people were involved in making this 

happen, we made it a point to play for them and 

our community in the championship game. 

Q. Sandpoint competed at state for the ninth 

time in 10 years. What do you believe has 

given this year's team that extra edge to win? 

A. So many things have to go right to win a 

state title. We were battling injuries and other 

things at the end of the season, but based on the 

way we were competing with different lineups 

against some good teams, we knew this team 

had a chance to win a state title. 

The main reason was that we could score. We 

averaged nearly 57 points per game this season 

compared to 36 points per game last year. With 

Kelsey Cessna, Daylee Driggs, Karlie Banks and 

Aliya Strock, we essentially had four players 

average double figures in scoring this season, 

so we knew this team could compete with the 

state’s best teams on both ends of the floor. 

Q. When it comes to the 2022-2023 girls’ 

basketball season, what are you most proud 

of when it comes to your players? 

A. It was a great group to coach, with some 

strong leadership from the players. They took 

ownership of a lot of things on and off the court 

and really pushed each other since last summer 

to achieve their goal of winning a state title. 

The girls dedicated all this time to basketball— 

we started the season on October 31 and 

returned from state on February 19—but they 

still got it done in the classroom. The varsity 

team finished with a 3.4 GPA for the first 

semester and not one girl was below 3.0. The 

success in the classroom coupled with a state 

title is something to be proud of! 

Q. What is your coaching philosophy? 

A. First, I will say my philosophy is always 

evolving. I’ve grown a lot over the past five 

seasons as a head coach and still know I have a 

lot to learn. I started a podcast a few years ago, 

and I’ve been fortunate enough to learn from 

great coaches across the globe who have helped 

shape what we do on and off the court. 

Essentially, we run a conceptual system that 

relies on the players to make most of the 

decisions on the court. For the most part, 

nothing is set, especially within the flow of the 

game. A lot of people say kids don’t play pickup 

basketball anymore, but we kind of organize 

our practices and player development through 

a pick-up style environment that emphasizes 

decision-making through a constraint-led 

approach in a lot of small-sided games. 

The beauty of the state championship game is 

that the coaching staff hardly made any calls 

during the game. The girls made almost all of 

the decisions on the court based on concepts 

we implemented during the season and the 

scouting report we gave them on Shelley. 

Q. What expectations do you have of the 

players on your team, and what can they 

expect from you as a coach? 

A. A couple of expectations we have for the 

players is that they are competitive and take 

pride in what we do as a program. Sandpoint 

Girls Basketball has had a lot of success over 

the past decade. Except for one season when 

Lakeland went, we are the only school from the 

4A Inland Empire League to qualify for state 

in the last 10 years, and we’ve played in five 

state semifinal games during that time. A lot of 

people, especially former players, put in a lot of 

time and hard work to build that success, and 

we always want to honor them by working hard 

to keep the success going. 

As my wife Debbie can tell you, rarely a 

day goes by where I’m not spending at least 

an hour or two doing something related to 

basketball coaching. So the players can expect 

with everything we do, I’ve spent a lot of time 

researching and talking to fellow coaches about 

it. They can also expect a lot of bad dad jokes. 

Q. What do you believe is key to being a 

great basketball coach? 

A. Having a great coaching and support staff 

around you. I’m lucky to work with some great 

assistant coaches in Madi Schoening, Joe Fata 

and Audra Driggs. I value their input when it 

comes to on-court and off-court matters, and 

I’m so appreciative of the hard work they’ve put 

in to make this happen. Our administration 

and secretaries have been instrumental in all 

of this too. 

It really takes a village. The program could not 

have had this level of success without all of the 

support we receive, especially from the parents. 

Q. What makes a great basketball player? 

Individually and as a team? 

A. The girls’ game is being played at such a 

high level these days, especially at the higher 

classifications, that players need to have a 

combination of skill and athleticism. Thanks 

to several opportunities available in our 

community, including Sandpoint Furniture, the 

girls entering SHS are more skilled than we’ve 

ever seen and have played a lot of basketball. 

Also, Coach (George) Yarno does a tremendous 

job with building faster and stronger athletes in 

his female strength and conditioning class. 

With that being said, decision-making plays 

such an important role in success on the court 

that we treat that as a skill right up there with 

shooting, passing and dribbling. This year’s 

team did a great job with their decisionmaking. 

This led to a selflessness from the 

players that allowed them to gel as a team— 

especially during regionals and state. 

Q. What life lessons to you hope are learned 

on the court that these girls can use off the 

court as well? 

A. Somebody highly involved in the high 

school game emailed me recently this thought, 

“Youth sports are not successful if our student 

athletes are not walking off the floor with life 

lessons of greater significance than the game 

itself.” I agree. There are so many lessons from 

sports that apply to life that it is hard to list 

them all. Hopefully for this group, as they get 

older, they will reflect back on this experience 

and remember what can be accomplished from 

hard work—and a belief in themselves and 

their teammates. 

Q. Is there anything else you would like to 

share with our readers? 

A. We really appreciate all of the support from 

everybody and the opportunity to represent 

our school and community at this level.

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of those who are arrested are either committing crimes to get money 

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“I was once a partner in Quick Release Bail Bonds, and in 2015 I 

drank my way out of the business,” he reflects. “That led me back 

to my hometown of Hamilton, Montana, where I was able to find 

my way out of my addiction to alcohol. It was there that I became 

inspired to pursue an addiction counseling degree. I can relate to 

so many of my clients and feel I have something more to offer than 

simply getting them out of jail.” 

For those who are unfamiliar with bail bonds and the role of a bail 

bondsman, it is this: A bail bond is a surety bond, which is posted 

by a bail bond company to the court as a guarantee for an arrestee’s 

appearance at all court dates, or the bail bond company will put the 

arrestee back in custody. The court will release an arrestee from 

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and issued by licensed bail agents who act as the appointed 

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cost to the taxpayer. 

Through his work, Dale finds it rewarding to have the opportunity 

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out a way to kill myself to stop drinking. Having survived that period 

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them; they don’t have a ‘disease’ or an inherited ‘genetic disorder.’ 

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facilities run all their clients through the same program, which is 

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of people staying free of addiction long term. My approach is more 

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According to Dale, “Addiction is nothing more than a survival 

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out of childhood psychological wounds which affect us emotionally— 

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Dale has been posting bonds in Bonner County for Quick Release 

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of the purchase of A&A Agency Bail Bonds, giving up his addiction 

counseling job to run Agency’s office. He credits the previous owner 

of A&A Agency Bail Bonds, Radd Raynor, in building the company 

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Dale recognizes that, as a bail bondsman, he has a responsibility to 

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clients watch: Brain Development and Addiction and The Hungry 

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decades of 

SERVICE and 

COMMUNITY 

Serving the community since 1953, the Sandpoint 

Lions Club (SLC) has been a vital part of the fabric 

that makes up this place we call home. 

“The Sandpoint Lions Club is a historical part of this 

community. From the construction of Sandpoint City 

Beach to our original members refurbishing toys for the 

kids in 1953, we have been the go-to service club for 

this community,” smiles Janice Rader, current president 

of SLC. 

Their mission statement reads: “To empower volunteers 

to serve their communities, meet humanitarian 

needs, encourage peace and promote international 

understanding through Lions Clubs.” 

Janice and SLC members come together and work 

closely with the community during several annual 

events throughout the year. “This helps us build our 

close relationships with neighbors in our community 

and gives us insight into what the community needs and 

helps us meet these needs,” she shares. 

The Sandpoint Lions Club is responsible for the annual 

Easter Egg Hunt, the Fourth of July Celebration 

(including the parade and fireworks show at City Beach), 

an annual Halloween Haunted Maze, and Turkey Bingo 

to kick off the Lions Club’s Toys for Tots program. “By 

hosting these events, we get to know the community 

we serve," says Janice. "We grow our friendships with 

the community members and local businesses to help 

everyone network our resources.” 

SANDPOINT LIONS CLUB 

CELEBRATES ITS 70TH 

ANNIVERSARY SERVING 

BONNER COUNTY 


The Sandpoint Lions Club has been hosting events 

locally since 1953, and one tradition that continues, the 

Saturday prior to Easter, is the Sandpoint Lions Club’s 

annual Easter Egg Hunt! Each year, approximately 20 

volunteers come together to continue this fun-filled 

morning filled with laughter and smiles; the perfect way 

to kick off those Easter festivities and celebrations a day 

early. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt takes place Saturday, 

April 8, with the egg hunt starting promptly at 9am at 

Lakeview Park (609 South Ella Avenue) in Sandpoint. 

“This is such a fun event for the kids,” affirms Janice. 

“It’s events like this that bring our community together.” 

The annual hunt will happen rain, shine … or snow! Be 

sure to dress for the weather and be ready for an exciting, 

fast-paced morning. Each year, around 2,000 children 

and family members show up to the hunt to search for 

the hundreds of candy-filled plastic eggs. Hunts are 

broken down by age categories and, as Janice shares, the 

hunting is usually over in less than 10 minutes! 

For the past two years, there have been special golden 

eggs hidden, and those lucky kiddos who discovered one 

of those golden eggs received a free bicycle, courtesy of 

the Lions Club. This year, there won’t be special golden 

eggs, but kids will still have the chance to win one of 

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Be sure to check all of your plastic eggs before you leave the hunt to 

see if you’re a winner. 

There will be coffee available, courtesy of Starbucks Ponderay, at the 

Lions Club parking lot, as well as hot cocoa for the kids thanks to the 

Lions Club. And for the first time this year, according to Janice, there 

are plans to have Girl Scout cookies for sale at this event. Keep an 

eye out as additional details are announced online at Facebook.com/ 

SandpointLionsClub. 

You can join the Sandpoint Lions Club every third Friday of the month 

for their Monthly Bingo Night. Held at the Sandpoint Community 

Hall, doors open at 5pm. The games are $1, with proceeds going 

to benefit the Lions Club programs, such as the Children’s Cancer 

Foundation, diabetes education, sight and hearing programs, and their 

Toys for Tots program. 

The Sandpoint Lions Club is also looking forward to hosting their 

annual Fourth of July Parade, which is just a few short months away. 

Janice and the rest of the Lions Club hopes you, your friends and family 

can make it out and celebrate with them. Janice adds, “I can’t wait to 

see everyone’s smiling faces at this year’s 70th anniversary celebration! 

It makes the long volunteer hours worth every minute!" 

The club is currently working toward being able to offer more youthbased 

events as well as growing the programs currently offered to 

better suit the community’s needs. 

As of January 1 of this year, Janice is excited to share that they have 

16 new members—and they’re adding to these numbers every month! 

“This is exciting for the future of the club. While preserving our club 

history and respecting the members who came before us, new ideas 

and new events are being added and explored on a regular basis. 

Having an open mind and seeing what new members have to offer is a 

huge step forward for the Sandpoint Lions Club.” 

They currently have 26 members, with three more expected to join 

this month. All that is required of members is to attend meetings 

when possible and help with the club’s events when available. “We are 

growing as a club. This growth is helping us to better understand what 

it takes to have a long-standing club in our area,” notes Janice. 

The club invites the community to attend their meetings, which are 

held on the second and fourth Monday at 6pm, to see what exciting 

things they have planned for the future. Janice encourages anyone 

interested in joining to do so. “Being a member of this club fills a social 

void for many of its members,” she says. “Being able to come together 

and share ideas and thoughts can be a life-changer.” 

They are looking for anyone 18 and older who has the energy to 

implement new ideas to become a member, and as Janice affirms, 

“Keeping younger members in our club will help assure the continuity 

of the club for years to come.” 

THE CLUB IS CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD BEING 

ABLE TO OFFER MORE YOUTH-BASED EVENTS AS WELL 

AS GROWING THE PROGRAMS CURRENTLY OFFERED TO 

BETTER SUIT THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS.

Janice previously held the position of treasurer within the club and has been 

involved with the Sandpoint Lions Club since 2015. She was voted as the 

club’s president in June of 2021. “As president of the club, I love to delegate 

tasks and run the bi-weekly meetings. You will find me at every event we 

hold. I enjoy seeing every smiling face at each of our events! My goals are to 

help our club grow and protect the legacy that is the Sandpoint Lions Club.” 

The Rader family are big advocates and supporters of the Sandpoint Lions 

Club: Janice’s husband Neal serves as vice presidents; their daughter Goldie 

serves as the club’s secretary; son Derrick and wife Jennifer are members; 

and daughter Karli is also a member. “My family knows that if they want to 

spend time with me, I’ll be at the Lions’ events!” Janice laughs. 

When it comes to what she finds most rewarding as president of the 

Sandpoint Lions Club, she says this: “Watching people smile as they realize 

that the Sandpoint Lions Club is here to help brings me the most joy— 

especially during the Christmas season. People become nervous when they 

are expected to provide joy for kids and it isn’t always possible. The SLC is 

happy and excited to help! Seeing the faces of parents when they realize they 

can provide something for their family gives me the most fulfillment.” 

Thank you, Sandpoint Lions Club, for the decades of commitment, service 

and fun you’ve provided our community. And here’s to many, many more. 

To find out more about the Sandpoint Lions Club, you can visit their website 

at SandpointLions.wixsite.com/website, email sandpointlions@gmail.com or 

call 208.263.4118.

SPRING HAS 

EMERGED 

And with it a more healthy, balanced real 

estate market 

by NEDRA KANAVEL, ASSOCIATE BROKER, IDAHO AND MONTANA 

As we all watch and wonder about the economy, one thing is 

for certain. North Idaho continues to attract homeowners 

and investors from across the country. Rates go up. Rates 

go down. But what doesn’t change is the fact that we simultaneously 

have historically low inventory and yet the largest home buying 

generation coming of age, the Millennials. 

Mortgage interest rates are gradually settling down, and with that, 

buyers are feeling more and more ready to make their move again. 

If you’re thinking of selling your property: 

• These early days of spring can be a sweet spot for you. Jumping 

into the market now means much less competition than what we’ll 

see this summer. This can be an ideal time to stand out with a 

competitive price and fantastic marketing. 

• Speaking of marketing, much of it hinges on your staging. Think 

about it. Every magazine ad, every photo on Zillow, every social 

media post of your listing will feature photos and video taken 

during that all important photo session you have just before listing. 

Before the photographer arrives, be sure light bulbs are not only 

working but the same tone (cool or warm). Declutter every room 

and even your outdoor space. When interviewing agents, ask 

them about what staging they provide. Their commission checks 

can easily cover the cost and time for in-person staging (or virtual 

staging for vacant homes). 

• When it comes to price, know the 2023 market value of your 

property. (Not 2020, 2021, or even early 2022). Prices did not 

“crash” in North Idaho, but they certainly adjusted for the painful 

interest rate hikes of last year. Base your pricing on your current 

competition, not what your neighbor sold for a few months ago. 

What a buyer was willing to pay for a home in 2022 changed 

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courtesy of NEDRA KANAVEL, ASSOCIATE BROKER, IDAHO AND MONTANA 

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TRENDS 

Data collected from Movoto.com 

MEDIAN PRICE PER SQFT 

$460 

$440 

$420 

$400 

$380 

$360 

$340 

$320 

Sept 2022 

Oct 2022 

Nov 2022 

Dec 2022 

Jan 2023 

Feb 2023 

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600 

580 

560 

540 

520 

500 

480 

460 

Sept 2022 

Oct 2022 

Nov 2022 

Dec 2022 


Feb 2023 

MEDIAN HOME SIZE SQFT 

2.30 

2.20 

2.10 

2.00 

1.90 

1.80 

30 

1.70 

Sept 2022 

Oct 2022 

Nov 2022 

Dec 2022 


Feb 2023

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WORLD - CLASS REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL 

J a c k i e S u a r e z 

REAL Market Update - Brought to you by Jackie Suarez, Associate Broker 

What is the current real estate market climate in North Idaho? 

Slowly but surely, winter is loosening its icy grip and our market is warming up. More sellers are listing their 

homes and land for sale and buyers are watching intently for properties that satisfy their needs. Although 

our residential market is not trading at lightning speed (compared to last year’s late winter season), 

well-priced homes are still in high demand and some are seeing multiple offers. Timing is everything – 

second quarter 2023 may hold the perfect storm for buyers who want to take advantage of lower prices and 

get ahead of possible rising interest rates. Stay tuned, if this spring is consistent with past market trends, we 

should see an innux of available dwellings and land as temperatures rise. 

In the past 30 days, cash buyers accounted for 34% of residential sales. * 

Three tips for navigating this market: 

1. Get advice from full-time real estate professionals who are experts in your local market. 

2. Sellers: Price, timing and marketing are important. Focus on your presentation, be aware of other 

competing properties and be ready to negotiate. 

3. Buyers, get familiar with your target area and be ready to recognize a good buy. If you’re borrowing, have 

a lender with a proven track record working for you. Thoroughly inspect any property you decide to 

purchase. 

Our market is constantly changing. 

What is important to me remains the same - God, Family and Relationships. 

Contact Jackie Suarez, your local expert for help with your real estate needs. 

“Jackie has a genuine character and that really shines in building trust out 

of the gate. I have bought and sold many homes and I have experienced 

good agents and very poor agents. Jackie is an excellent agent. I would 

say her pillar of strength is her honesty. Honesty is hard to find in most industries 

today so we must cherish and recognize this when we experience it.” 

Rick P., Clark Fork, ID 

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*Data based on Selkirk MLS residential sales from 1/19/2023 –2/19/2023.

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SANDPOINT LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT 

APRIL 8 

Each year, the Saturday prior to Easter, the Sandpoint Lions Club hosts its annual Easter 

Egg Hunt! Volunteers come together to continue this fun-filled morning filled with 

laughter and smiles; the perfect way to kick off those Easter festivities and celebrations 

a day early. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt takes place Saturday, April 8, with the egg hunt 

starting promptly at 9am at Lakeview Park (609 South Ella Avenue) in Sandpoint. There 

will be coffee and hot cocoa as well. Keep an eye out as additional details are announced 

online at Facebook.com/SandpointLionsClub. 

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CONSERVATORY CONCERT: GLOBAL GUMBO 

APRIL 14 

Ali Thomas, Denis Zwang and Truck Mills are Global Gumbo, playing world music, 

blues and jazz. Get your tickets today for their April 14 concert in Little Carnegie, 

located at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint (110 Main Street). The show begins at 

7pm. Tickets are priced $30 for adults and $15 for students, and are available online at 

SandpointConservatory. TicketSpice.com/globalgumbocc. 

LET'S GO GIRLS! 

APRIL 22 

Join the Sandpoint Shopping District on Saturday, April 22, for Let's Go Girls, a 

shopping event. From noon to 6pm, ladies can enjoy sips and snacks, music and deals 

at participating businesses, including restaurants and shops! Visit local participants for 

your "Shopping Passport." And don't miss your chance to win a $500 downtown shopping 

spree or a pair of tickets to see Shania Twain live in concert! There will be an after-party 

and grand prize drawing from 6 to 7pm at The Panida, with prizes, refreshments and 

music, then head to 219 Lounge at 7pm for more prizes and live music. To stay up to date 

on the event, visit SandpointShopping.com or visit Facebook.com/SandpointShopping. 

SUZUKI CELEBRATION 2023 

APRIL 28 

Join Suzuki String Academy on Friday, April 28, for a stellar performance of young 

musicians on the historic Panida stage! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of 

music. Students will be playing in groups together on violin, viola, cello and piano in true 

Suzuki style. There will be highlighted soloists during the concert, chamber ensembles 

and duets. Come support these hard-working student artists who are sharing beautiful 

music with our community. Tickets are priced $10 to $15 for adults, $5 for students 

ages 4 to 17 and free for those 3 and younger (lap seating only). Doors open at 5pm for 

this special evening of music, which begins at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased online at 

DanceTicketing.com/30423. 

OPENING DAY OF THE FARMERS MARKET 

APRIL 29 

Proudly connecting local farmers, fine artists, craftspeople and food vendors with the 

North Idaho community for more than 32 years, the Farmers Market at Sandpoint 

returns Saturday, April 29! Head downtown to Farmin Park on Third Avenue and Oak 

Street between 9am and 1pm, where you can treat yourself and family to locally grown 

fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts and crafts. For additional details, and to 

view upcoming market entertainment and events, visit SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 

*Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. 

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DISCOVER THE MEANING OF EASTER AND 

SOME OF ITS TRADITIONS 

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As the arrival of Easter Sunday approaches on April 9 this year, 

people all over the world are gearing up for one of the most 

exciting celebrations of the year! This Christian holiday is 

observed in almost 95 countries, with around 80 percent of the population 

participating in the festivities. 

Get ready for a feast for the senses as Easter Sunday comes alive with 

vibrant colors, mouthwatering foods, and joyful traditions! From the 

lively Easter egg hunts to the joyous visits with the Easter Bunny, this 

holiday is full of delightful surprises and heartwarming moments. 

For centuries, Easter Sunday has been celebrated as a tribute to the 

resurrection of Jesus Christ. And as time has passed, numerous traditions 

have emerged to mark this event, each with its own unique flare. Whether 

you’re gathering with family or friends, there’s no doubt that the spirit of 

Easter will fill the air, bringing people together with love, hope, and joy. 

So, mark your calendars and join in the fun as we honor this sacred 

holiday in our own special way. Let’s make this year’s Easter Sunday a day 

to remember! 

Sunrise Easter Service 

One long-standing tradition is the sunrise Easter service, which dates 

back to 1732 when the Moravian Church held the first service at dawn in 

Germany. This practice honors the moment when Mary discovered Jesus’ 

tomb was empty early in the morning. 

Ham/Lamb 

Although the choice of what to serve for Easter dinner might come down 

to taste preference, the menu holds great significance for some. In early 

Jewish history, lambs were sacrificed as offerings to God and served 

regularly as part of the Passover feast. Then, when Jesus died during 

Passover, he represented the ultimate sacrifice for sin, the “lamb of God,” 

so the animal evolved into a meaningful symbol for Christians. Many 

Orthodox Christians still follow the Jewish Orthodox customs of not 

eating any pork, so lamb takes center stage at their Easter meal. 

The Easter Bunny and Easter Baskets 

The Easter Bunny and Easter baskets are also popular Easter traditions 

that have evolved over time. The Easter Bunny is believed to have 

originated from ancient spring and fertility celebrations, while Easter 

baskets may have originated with Middle Eastern farmers bringing 

baskets of seedlings to be blessed for a successful harvest. 

Hot Cross Buns 

These festive rolls have their origins in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, 

where they were considered symbols of honor for their goddesses. 

Eventually, they gained popularity during Easter in England, where 

bakers were restricted from selling spiced breads except on special 

occasions such as the Friday before Easter. 

Hot cross buns, baked on Good Friday, were believed by many English 

people to never grow moldy and were therefore kept as good luck charms. 

They accompanied sailors on voyages and were buried in piles of grain to 

prevent rodents. Today, these buns mainly serve as a representation of the 

Christian symbol of the cross. 

Egg Tapping Game 

The Easter tradition of egg tapping, also known as egg fighting, egg 

knocking, egg pacqueing, egg boxing, egg picking or egg jarping, involves 

two people tapping the pointed ends of eggs together until one cracks, 

with the winner being the person who cracks the most eggs. This game 

originated in Medieval Poland and is still played in many parts of the 

world today. In Louisiana, the town of Marksville holds an annual official 

egg-tapping competition with stringent rules and regulations, and 

winners must demonstrate that their eggs are real by cracking and eating 

them at the end of the event. 

Whether you choose to commemorate the holiday with traditions that 

are centuries-old or create your own new traditions, there are many ways 

to make this Easter Sunday a memorable one.

IT’S A CINCO DE MAYO 

BLOCK PARTY! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 5 FOR A FUNDRAISING 

EVENT TO BENEFIT UCAN 


Planning is already well underway for a wonderful family event 

and fundraiser, with 2023 proceeds to benefit Unique Center 

for Athletes of All Needs (UCAN). 

“Sandpoint Leadership, a program of the Chamber of Commerce, 

looks forward to this event each and every year as an opportunity 

to bring the local and business community together as a sign of 

solidarity to support our nonprofits,” affirms Theresa Lindholm, 

event coordinator. “This year, Sandpoint Leadership is looking 

forward to continuing that tradition and shedding light on the 

incredible organization that is UCAN by bringing a fun-filled 

family event to downtown with the opportunity to win great prizes, 

eat awesome food and just have a great time.” 

The Cinco de Mayo Block Party is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 

in downtown Sandpoint on Main Street between First and Second 

streets. From 4 to 8pm, this fundraising event will feature local 

vendors providing food and drinks; raffle and silent auction; and 

music, games and fun activities (like face painting and Folk School 

activities) for all ages. This is certainly a family affair, and all are 

invited to attend. 

When it comes to raffle prizes, with more incredible items to 

be added over the coming weeks, you have the chance to win a 

wheelbarrow full of booze, Schweitzer Mountain 2023-2024 season 

pass, UCAN swag (such as Hydro flasks and UCAN Patagonia 

embroidered sweatshirts), one-month UFIT nutrition consulting 

and protein, and one-month membership to UFIT. 

Any vendors who are interested in participating, or those looking 

to donate raffle and auction items, are asked to reach out to Theresa 

at tlindholm@litehouseinc.com. 

“This fundraiser will help UCAN support our special needs 

community with equipment, sponsorships, classes, and so much 

more,” shares Gavin Butterfield, who is helping to organize the 

event. “You can help UCAN by attending this event and donating 

to this extremely important cause to our community.” 

The event is free to attend. Raffle tickets, as well as tickets to 

purchase food and beer from participating vendors, will be 

available both in advance by members of the Sandpoint Leadership 

Class of 2023 and at the event. The community can contact the 

Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce by calling 208.263.2161 

or emailing info@sandpointchamber.com to get contact info for 

class members. 

To find out more about UCAN, visit UCANSandpoint.org. 

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Photo of Main and Fourth Street in Sand Point, Idaho, circa 

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street cuts through the north side of town, leaving random triangular patches 

and interrupting traditional blocks of property. 

Though awkward today, this street was once a direct connection between 

downtown and the Great Northern Railroad depot. A pioneering couple by the 

name of Ella Mae and L.D. Farmin was on the committee that plotted the town’s 

streets, and they also happened to work for the Great Northern Railroad. 

An early scene of Main Street Sandpoint, date unknown. 

Photo courtesy of the Bonner County Historical Society. 

The town site of Sandpoint was laid out in 1892 and incorporated in 1900. The 

Great Northern Railroad depot was the heart of Sandpoint at the time; therefore, 

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