My outlook is that we could be seeing huge numbers in the jobless rate but while the nation lost nearly three and half million manufacturing jobs since 2000, our Sandpoint area has added 500 manufacturing jobs during the same time frame.

Smart moves and excellent leadership at Cygnus, Thorne, Quest and Unicep have helped create a foundation that just may be strong enough to help our community through this recession.

If you are sitting on the sidelines and wondering how to get in the game while the prices are low it may be time to drop me an email and review your options.

Betsy and I will be out at the Cancer Relay for Life tomorrow night at the Bonner County Fairgrounds to support the teams that are raising funds for breasts, wigs, rides, counseling and so much more that will benefit cancer survivors in Bonner and Boundary Counties.