Ted has a cold so...he sounds better!

And he talks less!

Hallelujah!

He also says he is sorry...sort of.

Bonners Ferry is coming together to help those in need as the government shutdown continues.

A Tragedy in far away Laos is felt here in North Idaho.

Ted reacts to a horrible football game and defends an area football hero.

Ted reflects on the words of two World War I soldiers that survived a hundred years in the ocean, and still speaks to us today.

During the day Jennifer Wright is the editorial assistant and community writer for the Bonners Ferry Herald.

But when the sun goes down and the kids go to sleep she writes paranormal romance novels!

Think vampires (and perhaps other creatures of the night!)

Other than that, she is just your typical mother of 5 making ends meet here in Bonners Ferry.

She loves her community and writing about the people in it.

But her imagination and creativity takes her other places as well.

Jennifer shares her favorite stories she has written for the paper, and shares some insight into her books...past, present, and future.

Ted has no guests, and no adult supervision, as he tries to do a podcast by himself!

It's autumn in the Pacific Northwest and Ted considers a number of timely, and not so timely, topics.

A recent kidnapping of a missionary pilot in Africa causes Ted to think of former guest Phillip Weaver who is now a missionary pilot serving the Haiti and Dominican Republic area.

The painful end of the Mariners' seasons has Ted feeling for his friend as he remembers his own playoff pain in years gone by.

Ted has new chairs for his guests!

Ted ponders if Halloween is good, or evil, in a thoughtful conversation with himself.

Ted opens up on a major issues that has him and his friend Terry divided. Could this be the end?

Ted reminds everyone to fall back one hour this weekend, and get new calendars!

The weekend events are highlighted.

Finally, Ted reflects on friendship in general, and a special one in particular.

Wanting to save the bowling alley, Robert Endicott formed a partnership of local businessmen and together they have done just that. Relying on his vision of relationship, friendship, and community they have transformed the once dark, smokey, unsupervised facility. Three phases of remodeling has turned it into an entertainment hub for the community that is clean, well lit, supervised, safe, and modern. There is something for everyone at the new Liberty Lanes.

Some of the major improvements include a new sports bar, new (and more reliable) pin-setting machines, new scoring system, new lighting, a clean and modern kitchen, and a newer lane conditioning machine.

And more dynamic changes are on the way that will match the national trend of moving the bowling experience from sport bowling (leagues) towards entertainment and recreational bowling (which includes "Hyper Bowling").

And a giant LED wall is being planned that will allow bowlers to watch their favorite ball games and other entertainment, while bowling.

Details to all this, and much more fascinating information, is included in this extended edition of Almost Paradise in North Idaho.

Episode 80

Tim Garcia is doing what he can to provide a safe and productive workplace environment. His dream when moving to North Idaho was to find freedom and provide an exceptional workplace environment.

He and his family found that freedom immediately.

And now he has created The Coalition, a new building designed to bring entrepreneurs together. The facility offers workspaces of various sizes and features while also providing an open common area including a coffee bar and refreshments. It is a unique structure of glass and steel that is inviting and functional. It is a great place to run a business and invite clients.

Tim has many plans for future activities for his new enterprise.

Tim shares his hopes and dreams, and details on why he moved his family to North Idaho.

Guided by a simple faith, Chris and Larrie are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Just as Israel and Hamas begin on what the world hopes will be a season of peace, Chris and Larrie will be visiting the Holy Land.

They have experienced many ups and downs in their lives, including the loss of their son. But through it all they have relied on and believed in God's plan.

And now, during this momentous time, they will be in Israel.

Between them they have been a teacher, a pastor, a screen printer, an owner of a real estate agency., a singer, and several other things to the community of Bonners Ferry.

Now they will be pilgrims in the land of Jesus' birth and crucifixion. They will follow his steps and see what he saw.

Is the timing a coincidence? Or, is it providence?

Stop the presses! The Seattle Mariners are in the playoffs.

Lets take a break from the serious issues of the day that causes stress and, sometimes, heartache, and have some fun.

Is it possible for Mariners to finally make the World Series for the first time ever? Ted does a deep dive and explores if they are true contenders, or a pretenders.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks and the Oregon Ducks are off to great starts in football.

It's a special time to be a sports fan in the Pacific Northwest.

And Ted thinks Jesus is ok with that.