In this episode of Bear With Us, we’re joined by Heather DePriest, Board President of Chinook’s Friends of the Pool and Park. Heather shares how her kids bringing home a literal piece of the town pool kickstarted a major community project. From that moment on, she and a dedicated group of volunteers have been working hard to save and upgrade Chinook’s beloved pool and park. We talk about their big goals, the challenges of pool funding (spoiler: it’s tough), and their upcoming BrewFest fundraiser—complete with beer, music, and good vibes. If you love small towns doing big things, this one’s for you.

For tickets to Brewfest, info on the foundation or to make a donation, please visit https://chinookfriends.org/ or connect with them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/friendsfoundationchinook

In this premiere episode of Bear With Us we sit down with the Executive Director of Bear Paw Development, Paul Tuss, to discuss his journey from small-town Opportunity boy to legislative powerhouse.