Phillip joins Ted to discuss his dreams and his mission.

Phillip is working hard in preparing to be Jesus' hands and feet. He has learned to fly and be an airplane mechanic...all to serve the Lord.

Missionary Flights International in Florida is a Christian based aviation ministry serving as a lifeline to missionaries in the Caribbean, and that is where Phillip is going!

The plan is specific and concrete. The dream is divinely inspired. The sky is the limit (literally).

Now Phillip needs financial support to make it all come together.

He is not asking for a hand-out, but a hand-up, as he reaches for a future of helping others and making a difference.

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round...early in the morning!

The local school district, and maybe every school district, is looking for bus drivers as the new school year approaches.

If you want to be a school bus driver, this is the podcast for you!

Harold & Mike have about 40 hours experience between them as school bus drivers but are now retired.

Imagine being by yourself, driving with 60 kids behind your back, while navigating snowy roads, and watching for deer and elk. What could go wrong?

Stories abound. Some funny and some not so funny.

Bottom line, it is very worthwhile...but you have to love kids.

Harold and Mike talk about how the job could be better. How the job has changed over the years. And what it takes to be a good school bus driver.

Ben and his wife Carrie visit Ted in studio to discuss a variety of topics.

These include:

Ben's life in the navy during his multiple deployments to the gulf region.

Keeping his ship mates safe from Sea Snakes.

Meeting his wife Carrie after she had an accident driving a Seattle city bus...on her 2nd day on the job!

His long time involvement with the VFW in the Seattle area and now here in Bonners Ferry.

How and why they moved to Boundary County.

Their new mission of starting a Veterans Outreach Center here in North Idaho.

Helping veterans feel welcomed and complete as they transition from military to civilian life.

Fair Manager Jaycee Atkins is busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs as she counts down the weeks and days to this year's Boundary County Fair.

It is a new job for Jaycee, and she is full of enthusiasm and ideas for the fair and the fairgrounds.

But, Jaycee is not new to the fair. She has been active in 4-H and many agriculture and community related activities almost all her life.

This weekend it will be party city in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Ted interviews Teshra Robles of the chamber of commerce and Hanna of the Teascarlet Art Gallery to learn all the ins and outs of the upcoming weekend.

Hanna is conducting the Chalk the Block activity where people of all ages can express their artistic talents on the sidewalks of downtown Bonners Ferry...and not get a ticket from the police!

The main street will be closed off for booths, vendors, and dancing Friday and Saturday.

Thursday is the Rotary Wine and Barley Walk.

Saturday is the 5k run/walk and the Birdies for Brothers Golf Tournament.

Come join the fun.

Plus, it's the All Class Reunion as all the graduating classes of Bonners Ferry High School will be getting together. They only do this every 4 years, and this is the year!

It will be fun, fun, fun...'til daddy (or the police chief) takes the car keys away!!

Ted reacts and reflects on recent tragedies in North Idaho.

Firefighters are ambushed in nearby Coeur d'Alene. Two local teenagers suffer significant injuries in a car accident involving a semi-truck. The murderer of 4 college students in Moscow, ID cops a plea and confesses to his crimes and avoids the death penalty.

But, Ted refuses to be a total Debbie Downer and prepares to celebrate the 4th of July in Bonners Ferry.

And he remembers that God is in control, and He knows best.

Be safe and have fun while observing the great nation's birthday!

Is it the Battle of Bunker Hill, or the Battle of Breed's Hill. Bobby and I debate and discuss this among other things related to 1775 and the Revolutionary War.

During a recent visit back to Kansas, Ted and his son Chase spend time doing guy stuff and visiting about it.

After 42 years Chase finally beats the old man in bowling. (Chase cheated!)

The two work together (sort of) on making his yard escape proof for his dog, Annie. Time will tell.

Chase shares some good stories, and not so good stories, about being a volunteer fire fighter in Kansas.

Mark Carpenter returns to the microphone with lots of thoughts on the world and Bonners Ferry.

Mark does admit to being tired as he has been rewiring the sound system at the fairgrounds. These improvements will hopefully lead to more entertainment options.

Ted and Mark try to decide if Mark is a bubba, or not.

Mark is pleased with the results of the just completed levy election.

Ted discusses the recent county commissioners' declaration of a fire danger emergency, and who is to blame for this dangerous situation facing the area this summer.

Is the Democrat Party committing suicide? Mark and Ted discuss the dangers of a one party system, and what might replace the Democrat Party should it succeed in killing itself.

And Mark discusses the need for more coffee shops in Bonners Ferry.

Ted takes a time-out from guests and proceeds to talk about what he wants to talk about!

This show is dedicated to Ted's old school friend from Chanute, KS - Nick.

Ted recalls memories of boy scouts, go-carts, trampolines and more, with Nick.

Ted has a commencement address for his granddaughter's high school graduation class.

This first week of June features many special national days, including for VW buses, donuts, bubbas in our lives, moonshine, and drive-in movie theatres!!

While Ted tries to be upbeat and positive, sometimes national and world events upset him.

How about those first place Mariners!!!

Congratulations to three high school boys who signed college letters of intent.

And Ted cheers on the boys who like to compete against girls...NOT!