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Should you rethink your retirement date?

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KEEPING IT LOCAL Supporting small businesses has an impact that extends beyond First Avenue

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What started as a family owned restaurant has grown to become a 100 percent employee owned company.

Committed to its employees and the community it serves, Litehouse embraces four core values— Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability and Stewardship—in order to continue its mission.

Read more about Litehouse and its positive impact on page 10.

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• Take full advantage of your retirement accounts.

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PERHAPS LITEHOUSE’S BIGGEST IMPACT ON MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IS ITS STRUCTURE AS A 100 PERCENT EMPLOYEEOWNED ORGANIZATION.

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t was 1949, and Chef Ed Hawkins Sr. had a problem on his hands. His boss was complaining about the poor quality of blue cheese dressing they served on salads in their restaurant. Being a man of faith, Ed responded to the problem the best way he knew how … he prayed about it. The answer to his prayer was a blend of mayonnaise, spices, crumbled blue cheese and buttermilk.

Fast forward to 1963. Chef Ed Hawkins Sr.’s sons, Doug and Edward Jr., had a dream of creating year-round employment for the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, by bottling the liquid gold of ranch, blue cheese and thousand island dressing sold in their family restaurant and selling it across the Inland Northwest. They worked tirelessly over the next several decades to make that dream a reality.

A lot has changed since that first jar of Litehouse salad dressing was sold to Roger’s Thrift Store. One thing that has not changed is the company’s commitment to having a positive impact on its employees and the communities in which it operates.

Through the ups and the downs, the good times and the bad, Litehouse has relied upon four core values to keep the organization focused on its mission and grounded in its culture. The first three, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, and Accountability, have helped keep the organization true to itself by choosing to always do the right thing. But it is their core value of Stewardship that manifests itself in the most tangible way in our local community of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Over the years, there have been few events around town that Litehouse has not sponsored or supported

in some fashion. In fact, over the last year, Litehouse contributed over $500,000 to organizations such as Kinderhaven, the Panhandle Alliance for Education, the Bonner Community Food Bank and numerous other nonprofit organizations, churches and youth sporting activities, of which over $400,000 stayed in the Sandpoint community. Recently, the company committed to a new program called “High 5 for Children,” where Litehouse will contribute a minimum of 5 percent of their annual net income to organizations that support meeting the basic needs of children in areas like education, emotional security, health, hunger, shelter or safety. Under this new “High 5 for Children” initiative, Litehouse expects to increase its Stewardship contributions to nearly $1 million per year.

Perhaps Litehouse’s biggest impact on members of the community is its structure as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. What does it mean to be “employee-owned”? Just what it says—that the employees are the owners of the company.

This means each year, shares of the company’s stock are distributed to its employees who help operate the business every day. As a result of these contributions, Litehouse’s employee owners have created sizable retirement accounts that will be a great benefit for their future.

“We understand that not every employee owner thinks about their retirement when accepting a position at Litehouse,” says Kelly Prior, president and CEO of Litehouse, Inc. “However, we know that in today’s economy, everybody can use a retirement fund when that time comes in their career. When we look at the accounts of our employee owners that have been here since the start of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2006, all of them now have six figure account balances, and still growing,” says Prior.

Being employee owned isn’t just great for the employees of the organization, it also creates a local economic engine. Over the past couple of years, Litehouse has paid out an average of $5.7 million each year to those who have left the organization after earning the ESOP benefits, and it expects to pay an average of $9 million annually over the next several years as well. Since the ESOP was started, Litehouse has paid employee owners who have left the organization a total of $9 million in Idaho alone, and there are additional distributions every year. Because Litehouse is owned by people with deep roots in the community, more dollars stay within our community and will be spent by the retired employee owners on groceries, restaurants, and shopping for their families, resulting in yet another way Litehouse continues to help support its local communities.

“Being good stewards of our community is woven into the fabric of Litehouse and what we stand for,” says Prior. “We encourage all businesses to think through how they can have their own unique and positive impact, no matter how small, on the place they choose to live and work.”

With the company’s continued success, they are seeking to expand their local workforce in Sandpoint.

Litehouse has recently increased starting wages and is seeking motivated and reliable workers to join the Litehouse family. A career at Litehouse includes comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Many positions at Litehouse do not require previous experience, and a full list of open positions can be found at LitehouseFoods.com/careers.

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SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES H A S A N I M PA C T T H AT E X T E N D S B E YO N D F I R S T AV E N U E B Y A B IG A I L T HO R P E

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e’ve all been there—we think of an item we need or want, whether it’s toilet paper, a book or the latest home décor, and off we go to Amazon. It’s easy.

We don’t have to leave our home, and these days it typically arrives within 48 hours, sometimes less. But with so many options at our fingertips, shopping local has never been more important. Sometimes a little extra time can go a long way to not only supporting a small business but benefiting your community and finding something a bit more unique than what a big box store or online marketplace has to offer.

After a difficult season with pandemic restrictions and dropping revenue, a busy summer was a boon for businesses downtown. On most any day of the week, our streets, sidewalks and shops were filled with tourists eager to grab a breath of fresh air and some unique time away here in Sandpoint. But as the tourist throngs start to fade, our small businesses depend on locals more than ever to keep them alive, thriving, and keeping our community the beautiful place we call home.

As the volume of business changes with the season, shops want to be able to keep their doors open and their staff employed, explains Deanna Harris of Sharon’s Hallmark on First Avenue.

The lifeblood of our community.

While the busy holiday season is just ahead and always proves a big season for downtown small businesses, many of those same businesses will face a slow in business as the winter continues into spring, and they rely on business now and the continued support of locals and visitors to continue successfully operating in our community.

Indeed, small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, much more than we even realize. Restaurants, shops, salons, boutiques and more do much more than support the local business owners and downtown; they create ripple effects that extend far beyond the individual and even our business center.

“Because the downtown retailers and restaurants are a part of the community, they are the ones who are volunteering for events and giving donations to the kids’ fundraisers and different charities, and you’re not going to get that when you shop online,” says Harris.

And when it comes to the Sandpoint we enjoy every season, it simply wouldn’t be the same without a healthy small business economy that provides local options and supports the economy.

Small businesses account for 65.1 percent of net new jobs created since 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Employment Dynamics, and for every $100 spent at small businesses, $48 stays in the community, compared to just $14 of every $100 spent at box stores or national retailers, reports the Small Business Administration.

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So, when we take the time to choose local businesses instead of heading online or to Target, we’re not only allowing our local entrepreneurs to thrive, we’re supporting our entire community and continuing the eclectic downtown that keeps Sandpoint alive. Beyond that, it’s simply more fun, and you’ll find options you might not know exist.

It’s simply better.

New businesses are popping up in town all of the time, and often you can find more unique options, competitive pricing and more selections than you will online. And don’t discount the personal aspect. Shopping local offers some extras you’ll never find on Amazon or in a box store.

More local support means more downtown businesses, and you know what that means ... more options. “You have a lot of variety; it creates a much better atmosphere the more businesses that are down here,” explains Harris. Along with more selection and unique one-of-a-kind options, you’ll be shopping from someone face-to-face, who gets to know you.

“You get more personalized service,” she adds. “A lot of these people we’ve known for years, you know customers on a first-name basis, you know the things they like.”

You can’t put a price on personalized service and a friendly hello, no matter how easy it is to push that “Add to Cart” button. Speaking of price, there’s a lot more personal bonuses to shopping local than you may know. Many shops offer complimentary wrapping or other services, as well as fun events to thank their customers. And if you really want to shop from home, some even have online stores you can shop just as easily (if not more so) than Amazon.

So how can we “go local”?

Shopping local takes more thought, more intentionality and sometimes a little more time and effort, but it’s absolutely worth it. And the good news is, people are starting to catch on. According to a November 2020 survey by Union Bank, 72 percent of Americans thought it was more important to shop small businesses than to get a better deal. So how can we better support our small businesses?

Think before you shop. Next time you need something, whether it’s a gift or household item, stop to think about where you can source it locally first. Sometimes all it takes is retraining our mind to hit our own downtown sidewalks before we drive to the box store or head online. You may even find a new business you had no idea existed.

Gift local. A local gift is a lot more special than something someone could find anywhere, and it also provides a fun excuse for a shopping excursion. But you don’t have to have a birthday or wedding approaching to shop. Stock up on some gift cards from local businesses and give them out when you need a gift, thank you, or simply want to let someone know you’re thinking of them. It’s a simple and easy way to support local businesses and gives others the opportunity to explore our local businesses and restaurants for themselves.

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A S T H E VO LU M E O F B U S I N E S S CHANGES WITH THE SEASON, S H O P S WA N T TO B E A B L E TO K E E P THEIR DOORS OPEN AND THEIR S TA F F E M P LOY E D .

WHILE THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AHEAD AND ALWAYS PROVES A BIG SEASON FOR DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESSES, MANY OF THOSE SAME BUSINESSES WILL FACE A SLOW IN BUSINESS AS THE WINTER CONTINUES INTO SPRING, AND THEY RELY ON BUSINESS NOW AND THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LOCALS AND VISITORS TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Use your digital acumen. You’re adept at online shopping and social media, so how about taking those skills local? Write a good review if you visit a shop you like. It will take you minutes but goes a long way in helping support local businesses. Bought something you love or enjoyed a good meal or local service? Post it on social media and tag the business. It’s the perfect way to spread the love, show your support and bring the focus local.

Participate. How often do we talk about how much we love a local business, but then fail to participate in any of their events? If a spot is hosting a special shopping night, an event to support charity, a new release party or a fun-filled food, dance or music night, go. Support can go beyond spending money to simply spending a bit of your time.

Spread the love. You’ve found your favorite restaurant in town, or that boutique that always has something you can’t live without. That’s fantastic! But don’t forget to spread the love to other local businesses. You don’t have to give up your support of one; just make an effort to visit somewhere else occasionally.

You might just find somewhere you love just as much.

Speaking of your favorite local businesses ... don’t keep them a secret! Refer your friends and family to the places you love to go, the stores you enjoy doing business with, and the people who offer great services. They’ll thank you, and in return you’ll ensure that the business you love so much continues to stay successful.

There are many ways you can support local businesses, but it all starts with making the time and effort to shop a little differently. The end result? You’ll support our economy and keep our businesses thriving, and in return you’ll receive special service, great experiences and unique finds. So, make a point to support a local business in one way each week. They’ll thank you.

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IF ONE IS ASKING THEMSELVES, “WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY?” THE ANSWER IS WHENEVER ONE IS READY. IT COMES DOWN TO ONE’S OWN PERSONAL FINANCIAL ABILITIES, GOALS AND NECESSITIES. 20

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UPDATE Know your financial abilities, goals and necessities

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ome prices are slowly dropping, but not at any rate that locals will appreciate. Although the housing market continues to benefit the seller, many sellers are finding that they are pricing their homes too high for the current housing climate and have had to adjust accordingly.

In Ada County, the largest most-populated county in Idaho, in July, 1,027 total single-family homes sold, and 1,055 homes were active listings on the last day of the month. Both numbers are the highest in each category of any month in 2021 so far.

In June, 971 single-family homes were sold. Previously, the most homes sold in a month in 2021 was 796 in April, according to the Intermountain MLS. The 616 single-family homes sold in Canyon County in July was also the most of any month this year.

In August 2021, Bonner County home prices were up 22.2 percent compared to last year, selling for a median price of $550,000. On average, homes in Bonner County sell after 16 days on the market compared to 26 days last year. There were 102 homes sold in August this year, down from 132 last year. The median list price of homes in Sandpoint was $575,000 in August 2021, trending up 47.5 percent year-over-year. The median listing price per square foot was $362.

As of September 15, 2021, there are 472 homes for sale in Sandpoint, 23 of which were newly listed within the last week. Additionally, there is one rental available for $1.6K per month. To discover more Sandpoint listings, search for open houses, price reductions, foreclosures, recently sold, new home communities, and new home construction.

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If one is looking to purchase a home, it’s not all doom and gloom. We are seeing low interest rates for translating into historically lower monthly payments for borrowers.

Between July 2021 and August 2021, three-bedroom properties went up by 67.9 percent, four-bedroom properties became 57.3 percent cheaper, and five-bedroom properties did not change. The following changes in the number of homes for sale were observed in this housing market: one-bedroom home inventory increased by 100 percent; volume of twobedroom homes went up by 33.3 percent; three-bedroom home inventory increased by 27.3 percent; four-bedroom homes became 85.7 percent more available; volume of five-bedroom homes stayed the same according to RocketHomes.com.

If one is asking themselves, “When is the right time to buy?” The answer is whenever one is ready. It comes down to one’s own personal financial abilities, goals and necessities. Buying a home can be a stressful and full of anxiety. If the market seems a little too hot right now, wait until prices go down. If there’s only a question of how, where and when, there are plenty of resources available to buyers and sellers that should help make up one’s mind about the right thing to do for each and every couple of individual buyer and seller.

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market value of the property. If one wants to sell one’s home quickly, consider setting the price of a home slightly lower than the market value. Most people are paying more than the current asking price of a home. When selling a home, remember to do one’s homework. Talk with a mortgage lender and rely on local professionals for advice.

If one is looking to purchase a home, it’s not all doom and gloom. We are seeing low interest rates for translating into historically lower monthly payments for borrowers. We are also seeing supply of homes increase with demand to be slightly lower, making the Bonner County housing market a little more balanced than it has been in quite some time.

Whether young or old, always consider the resale of a home purchase and plan out next moves accordingly.

Connecting with a local real estate agent is still the best way to get the 411 on local housing prices, trends and affordability. No matter how much homework one does, or how prepared one is for a home purchase, be sure to consult a local real estate agent. They know the area better than anyone and can give insights not found in one’s local real estate magazine or internet search.

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MARKET REPORT Buyer demand remains high due to historically low mortgage rates, and the ability for more people to work remotely has likely increased in migration due to Boise metro’s relative affordability compared to more expensive metro areas. In Boise, even new construction homes have become incredibly expensive to own.

The result? Buyers must pay over the asking price. Boise’s metro area’s median sales price dropped from $500,000 in June to $488,000 in July. That is still a 32 percent increase over last year’s price.

In Sandpoint, we are seeing median home price value at $388,291 with over 3,378 homes and apartments for sale on the market today; with small price drops on houses being sold in town. The average market rent is currently $1,191.

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he final day of the 33rd Sandpoint Farmers Market, located in the beautiful Farmin Park along one block of Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, will coincide with the Harvest Festival and will begin at 9am and conclude at 2pm on Saturday, October 16. The event will be one hour longer than a typical Farmers Market schedule).

For more than three decades, the Farmers Market at Sandpoint has been a staple in the community, selling locally grown produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts. The Farmers Market also hosts a variety of farmers, many nonprofit organizations doing educational demonstrations, and prepared food vendors. Be sure to enjoy food and wares from Farmers Market vendors like: Upside Kombucha, Woodsedge, Telache Designs, Sunnyside Farm, Sweet Heat Co., Ronnigers Organics, Staff of Life, West Pine St. Pottery, PNW Macrame, Pauper’s Candles, Rogue Waffles, Sacred Awakening, Red Wheelbarrow Produce, Pack River Farm, Mandale Pizza, On The Wall Signs, Mana Pie and Chai, Land of Bath, The Kettle Korn Guys and many more.

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This year, the Farmers Market Harvest Festival will feature live music from a local band (still yet to be determined as of press time), along with demonstrations from the usual Farmers Market vendors. The market will also be hosting a food drive for the Bonner County Food Bank. Each submission of food (perishable or fresh food is accepted) will receive a raffle ticket for a Farmers Market gift basket. Gift baskets will have goodies from all the vendors; it’s jam-packed with amazing gifts.

This will be the final market of the season, so it will be a festive day, and will be open rain or shine. It will be a fantastic day to buy food in bulk to stow away for the winter months and to purchase unique, local gifts for the holidays.

To read more about the Sandpoint Farmers Market, visit SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

HICKEY FARMS’ HARVEST FEST OCTOBER 09 - 30 Hickey Farms opening day for this year’s Harvest Festival kicked off on October 2. But if you missed it, don’t worry! The fun at the farm continues all month long! Open 10am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday, and 2 to 5:30pm Wednesday and Friday, enjoy food and fun for all ages!

From the u-pick pumpkins and adventurous and challenging corn maze, to local arts and crafts, and produce, there’s much to explore at Hickey Farms’ Harvest Fest. A perfect way to celebrate the season. And this year, the community will be treated to more vendors and more food options than ever before. Live entertainment can be enjoyed each weekend from noon to 3pm. For additional details and to find out more about Hickey Farms, visit HickeyFarmsIdaho.com.

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SANDPOINT APPLE FEST OCTOBER 16 If you’ve got what it takes to make an unforgettable apple pie, be sure to sign up to take part in the Apple Fest apple pie-making competition, presented by Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge! Bring your homemade apple pie to the bridge by 9am the day of the event to be entered into the contest. In addition to the apple pie contest, during the festival, there will be a variety of fun apples activities and games (like face painting and the apple catapult), treats and drinks (think caramel apples, apple butter and spiced cider), and much more at participating businesses!

The fun takes place throughout downtown Sandpoint from noon to 4pm Saturday, October 16.

Follow the Historic Sandpoint Shopping District on social media for the most up-to-date details about the event.

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PERFORMING ART SERIES: OKAIDJA OCTOBER 29 The Pend Oreille Arts Council is thrilled to announce its full season of live performances. To kick off POAC’s 2021-2022 Performing Arts Series is Okaidja, an Afropop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Ghana, West Africa, held at 7:30pm in the Panida Theater (300 North First Avenue). Okaidja’s unique artistic vision has led him to combine his native rhythms with unforeseen pairings of musical flavors; his sound a spicy fusion of Ghanaian music with diverse cross-cultural influences. His calling and life purpose is to bring us all together so that we can laugh and grieve and dance and forge forward together, in community. Tickets are priced $22 each and can be purchased online at ArtinSandpoint.org/performing-arts.

*Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Due to the continuing pandemic, there is the possibility that event schedules may change or events canceled completely. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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end Oreille, Pend d’Oreille and Ponderay—visitors and even locals alike may be confused by the different spellings of our local waterways and town, but the names all go back to the same original French name, Pend d’Oreille, which means “earloop” or “hangs from the ear.”

The name comes from the shell and bone earrings early travelers to the area saw dangling from members of the Kalispel Tribe’s ears.

Originally named Pend d’Oreille, the U.S. Board on Geographic names defined the U.S. spelling as Pend Oreille, and so was born the version we use in the states to this day. When the river crosses the Canadian border, it becomes the Pend d’Oreille River.

So why was our town north of Sandpoint dubbed Ponderay? It’s simply the English phonetic spelling of the French word for “earloop.” Look at an aerial view of the lake, and you’ll see it’s shaped much like a human ear.

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Take a Brewery Tour

Spend a Day at City Beach

Sandpoint is home to four great breweries. Bike to each, or take a walking tour: Matchood Brewing Co., Utara BrewingCo., MickDuff’s Brewing Co., Laughing Dog Brewing

Enjoy fun in the sun at the sandy, grassy downtown public beach on the lake. SandpointIdaho.gov

Catch a Show at the Panida Theater

Visit Schweitzer Mountain

Stop in the historic theater for an independent feature or short film. Panida.org

Explore the village dining and shopping and enjoy the adventures in summer and winter. Schweitzer.com

Shop the Sandpoint Shopping District

Explore Local Galleries

Explore the many unique shops in charming downtown.

DowntownSandpoint.com

Walk the downtown and stop in at several local galleries to enjoy local and regional art.

Drive The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway

Stop in Cedar Street Bridge

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Explore various shops and restaurants in the downtown bridge spanning Sand Creek. CedarStreetBridge.com

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