CAL sponsors Paws for a Cause dog walk By Reader Staff Bouquets: •The kindness in this community is overwhelming at times. Last week, we received not one surprise donation, but two. First, a Sagle man walked into our office and wrote a check for $250 to help support our efforts. I won’t name him to respect his privacy, but J.C., we appreciate the support. The very next day, I opened an anonymous letter with $100 cash inside. Thank you so much, mysterious stranger, for the donation and your kind note. You guys rock. Way to support an informed community. •Congratulations to Idaho Pour Authority on their fourth anniversary this weekend. This establishment, thanks to Jon Hagadone, is an example of a small business that cares. With their dedication to nonprofit fundraisers, their support of local musicians and their overall fun and knowledge of the evolving craft beer industry, IPA has cemented its place in Sandpoint for years to come. Cheers! Barbs: •Boy, I didn’t realize what a can of worms I opened up last week with my grammar Barb. I’ll give myself a Barb this week for being such a preening grammar stickler. In truth, I would never want anyone to not write because they don’t have perfect grammar. The written word is ever-evolving. Fifty years ago, you wouldn’t think of typing anything without using a double space. We value and appreciate all of your submissions, readers, double-spaced or not. It’s just that... well... if you could help us out a little and single space, that would save us some time. Also, for those of you who like to hand-write letters to the editor, please don’t. Either type them or email them. Apparently there are a lot of doctors in Sandpoint. 6 /
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It’s time for you and your canine best friend to hit the trail. The Community Assistance League (CAL) sponsors its fifth annual Paws for a Cause dog walk on Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Dover. Entry fee for the walk is by donation. This year there will be prizes for finding tiny hidden Dalmations along the path. There will also be a raffles and a silent auction with gift certificates and baskets of dog-related items. Each dog will receive a colorful kerchief and treats for taking part in the walk. All proceeds will benefit our local Community Cancer Services. Appropriately, the Paws for a Cause Dog Walk will take place on the Balto Dog Loop in Dover. It is a 35-minute brisk walk through the park, over bridges, through a wooded area and back along the main entry to Dover Bay. Taking a more leisurely walk, one can enjoy reading plaques displaying information about the wildlife and scenery, including cattail, moose, osprey and Canada geese. Balto Dog Loop derives its name from a the Siberian husky sled dog who was instrumental in saving lives in Nome, Alaska during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925. There is a sign at the entrance to the walking trail dedicating it to all the loyal and courageous dogs in many of our lives. Along the walk, the dogs will have an opportunity to stop at “Watering Holes,” where walkers will see the names of the local businesses that have contributed to sponsor the hole. This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. If you have questions or would like to sponsor a “Watering Hole” please contact Sherry Ennis at 208-290-6004.
Global CBD opens Idaho’s first hemp CBD location By Reader Staff Last week, Global CBD opened the first Idaho-based wholesale and online retailing company of agricultural hemp cannabidiol (CBD) products without tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The shop is located at 205 N. 1st Ave. in Sandpoint. Co-owners Joel Bordeaux and Kelsey Kilmartin have been researching CBD products for over two years. All of Global CBD’s products—including tinctures, drinks, vapor and lotions—are made with 99 percent pure CBD with no THC. The products are derived from stalks and stems of agricultural hemp from Europe and are legal in Idaho because they don’t contain THC. “Our customers share that they experience many of the benefits known in cannabis CBD products,” the pair wrote in a press release. “Feeling of less stress and anxiety, better sleep, less pain and many other
conditions. Products range from $30 for vapor, $45 for tinctures and $130 for Pure Relief Ultra Nano. Global CBD has also released a pet line of products varying from $48-$100. Contact Global CBD for more information: GlobalCBD. com, 855.733.7223, or drop by their location at 205 N. 1st Ave. in Sandpoint.
Memorial Day... Dear Editor, As we approach the Memorial Day weekend we must bear in mind that it is not just another holiday weekend. It is a somber occasion. We should remember all those that made sacrifices. It is a time when we should pause in our daily routine to pay homage to all the men and women that have given so much so that we may be free. We should also think about all the men and women that gave some of themselves in defense of this nation. The living and the whole, should give thanks to those that are not. When we see someone handing out For-Get-Me-Nots on the last Monday in May we should think about all those that gave so much for others. But it is not just this day that we should remember. We must always give thanks when we can throughout the year. Here’s a for instance of what we can do to remember. The DAV van that provides transportation for veterans to the VA Hospital in Spokane needs drivers. If you are in good health and can spare some time you could provide a real service to some that needs it. If you’re thinking about volunteering give Lewis Beebe a call at (208) 266-1105. Gil Beyer Sandpoint
High-flying donation helps high school students
Many thanks to local aviator Chuck Chehock who generously donated his bi-plane to North Idaho High School Aerospace Program. In the 1940s, Chuck lived on a farm in Iowa and learned to fly as a teenager. He hopes his gift will inspire area young people to develop the life-long love of aviation he’s enjoyed. The North Idaho High School Aerospace program helps local students prepare for careers in the aerospace industry by providing “hands-on” aviation mechanic and flight training opportunities. You can learn more about NIHSAP at www.highschoolaerospace. org. From left to right: Amber Phillips, Glen Smith, Joshua Kramer, Lilly Falconer, Eleanor Falconer, Daniel Spencer, Ron Korn, Alex Liddiard, Chuck Chehock, Barney Ballard. Photo and caption by Mary Haley.