A 2009 St. Maries High School graduate was featured in a magazine article highlighting young business professionals in the Seattle area.
Lucia Sanchez was listed in 425 Business Magazine’s special feature Thirty Under Thirty, which listed 30 up-and-coming business professionals.
425 Business is published by Premier Media Group, which is based in Tacoma. The magazine provides information and ideas about business news, startups, fashion, philanthropy, travel, business lifestyle, technology, products, and more.
For the feature, the magazine sought individuals in the business industry who were less than 30 years old and then presented a list of 30 of “the brightest, most fun, and most motivated business folks we could find.” Ms. Sanchez was among those listed in the article this month.
Lucia Sanchez, a St. Maries High School graduate, was featured in 425 Business magazine’s feature, which highlighted talented young professionals in the Seattle area.
“I had no idea I had been nominated for this,” Ms. Sanchez said. “It was exciting and I was honored to be a part of it. I didn’t expect it at all, but it is definitely cool to be recognized for what I’ve done and to represent our small town. It shows you can go out and be something bigger than you think you can.”
Ms. Sanchez was recognized in the article for her work with The Mosaic Company and for her desire to volunteer. She actually learned about the article after returning from a trip to Ghana where she and others spent 10 days building clean-water storage tanks.
The Mosaic Company provides consulting services to utilities and oil and gas companies. In her role as a marketing and client development assistant, Ms. Sanchez focuses on taking care of the details so the company can travel to various trade shows. She also works with the sales and development teams and handles social media for the company.
Ms. Sanchez started in her role at the company in March 2014. She was working two-part time jobs at the time including a gig with the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders.
While she was working the Seahawks, she was contacted by a representative with The Mosaic Company through LinkedIn, which is a networking site for professionals. She told her boss with the Seahawks at the time about the potential job opportunity.
“He told me they had a suite there and said he could introduce me,” Ms. Sanchez added. “I was told one of the reasons I got hired at Mosaic was because Clint (Morse, the executive vice president) had admired my boldness in coming and introducing myself.”
If she were to give advice to any St. Maries students, it would be to not be afraid of new opportunities.
“Take advantage of them even if they might seem scary,” she said. “I think that was one of the lessons I learned.”
She added she was always involved in extracurricular activities at both the high school and college level. She attributes part of success to her teachers, friends and family.
“A lot of people pushed me to do what I didn’t think I could do,” she said. “So I definitely think other people deserve credit for helping me and motivating me to push through it. I struggled and things weren’t as easy as I thought they would be.”
Ms. Sanchez graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor’s in broadcasting and digital media, minor in business management. She is the daughter of Liesa Mueller, of St. Maries.
To see 425 Business’ article, visit http://425business.com/special-report/thirty-under-30/.
Rat rods will converge in St. Maries this weekend.
The Rattitude Rod Rumble is Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20. This is the fourth year Darren Jackson Jr. and his crew have organized the event.
The event kicks off with the cruise at 6 p.m. Friday. Those who are looking to get a glimpse of the cars should plan to find a seat on Main Avenue. Organizers say around 15 to 20 cars participated in the cruise last year. Those who want to participate in the cruise should meet at 5 p.m. at the Railroad Depot.
Darren Jackson Sr. and his wife, Jodie, Brad and Amanda Beckner, Chase Beckner, Sean Ryan, Jeff Baker, Darren Jackson Jr., and his wife Vanessa, Brady Beckner, Kyler Jackson and Dawson Ryan are helping to organize this year’s Rattitude Rod Rumble, which is Friday and Saturday.
The cruise will be followed by a drive-in movie at city park. Parking will open at 5 p.m. Those who come in a muscle car, classic car or rat rod will have access to VIP parking. People may also walk-in to the move. The cost for the movie is $5 per car load.
“Money helps us bring the movie and the show back next year,” Mr. Jackson said.
Concessions will be available at the movie. Back to the Future will be shown this year. The movie will start at dark.
The show is Saturday at Aqua Park. Vendors should plan to set up tables and booths before 8 a.m. The cost is $10. Mr. Jackson said there is room for more vendors at the show they just need to show up Saturday morning and pay the fee. Rat rods will begin arriving after 8 a.m. and the show will open up to the general public at 10 a.m.
More than 80 cars were at the show last year. Mr. Jackson said he will not know how many cars will attend this year’s show until the day of the event.
The show features rat rods, traditional, bobbers, choppers, lead sleds, bikes, wagons, jalopys and more. Awards are given in several categories including most rattitude, wish it were mine, lucky to have made it to the show and best patina.
Mr. Jackson said the public votes for each category winner. Voting forms must be turned in by 2 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. awards will be given out.
“You can really see someone’s personality in each car,” Amanda Beckner, who helps with the show, said.
“There is so much creativity that goes into each car,” Sean Ryan added.
Jodie Jackson agreed.
“It’s fun watching everyone’s face at the show as they look at the cars,” she said.
A pin striper will be at the show as well this year. There will be a swap meet and Drifter’s will provide food at the show.
Burnouts will return this year at 5 p.m. Anyone 18 years or older may bring any vehicle down to do burnouts. They will take place at the Jack Buell landing, which is right below the bridge at the end of Aqua Park. A single burnout cost $5 or $10 for unlimited.
In addition to earning her high school diploma last month, Brook Chick also graduated with her associate’s degree from North Idaho College.
She walked across the stage at North Idaho College 15 days before the commencement exercise at Lakeside High School.
Brook Chick, of Plummer, graduated from North Idaho College receiving her associate’s degree 15 days prior to participating in her high school graduation at Lakeside High School.
“It was kind of weird because I hadn’t gone through my high school graduation,” she said.
Brook started as a fulltime dual enrollment student at the beginning of her junior year of high school.
“While I really enjoyed high school, I didn’t feel academically challenged,” she said. “I felt like I was losing interest and so I talked to my guidance counselor and we looked into the program.”
When she started taking college courses, Brook said she didn’t know for sure if she would finish her two-year degree. However, she was willing to take on the challenge.
Despite taking classes at North Idaho College, Brook was determined to stay involved at Lakeside High School. She stayed active in several extracurricular activities including National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Knowledge Bowl and FCCLA.
“I felt like I was a college student who got to go to high school periodically,” she said.
Between her junior and senior year, she took classes through the Idaho Digital Learning Academy as well. Brook said she feels the opportunity has helped her to be more prepared for attending Boise State University this fall.
She says she plans to major in business and minor in nonprofit management. She added she does not know exactly what her plans are after college and admits she had changed what she will major in many times.
“I know I want to live in a metropolitan area,” she said.
She added she would recommend other high school students to consider the dual enrollment program.
“It really does prepare you for going onto a higher educational institution and if you decided you don’t want to go to a four-year school then you already have your two-year degree and are qualified for a lot of positions right out of high school,” Brook said. “I’ve met a lot of awesome people and it’s been a great opportunity.”
Brook is the daughter of Mark Chick and the late Ruth Chick.
I’m not the type of person to mention things more than once. But when it comes to summertime in Harrison, you can expect to hear me talking about it …. well, all summer long … starting with tomorrow’s annual Pig out in the Park celebration.
The craft and trade show is from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. And from then until the unofficial end of summer over Labor Day weekend, live music will be presented each Saturday at Harrison City Park.
Joe Cornell will be cooking Saturday, June 13, as part of the annual Pig Out in the Park celebration in Harrison.
Planning to stick closer to St. Maries? We’ve got you covered here too. In fact, just next weekend, June 19 and 20, the popular Rattitude Rod Rumble returns. The weekend starts with a cruise along Main Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, and the car show starts the next day at Aqua Park at 10 a.m.
Rat rods took center stage in St. Maries during the 2014 Rattitude Rod Rumble. The third annual Rattitude Rode Rumble brought several people to Aqua Park throughout the morning and afternoon hours.
The following weekend, on June 27, is the seventh annual Elk’s Fishing Derby. Both adults and children are encouraged to participate, and tickets are available and cost $10 each. Admission for children 12 and younger is free. Tickets are available at the Elk’s Lodge, St. Joe Sport Stop, Blue Goose and Felton’s Auto Sales through June 26. Fifty percent of the sales go back to the winners.
Fish will be measured at the lodge from 4 to 5 p.m. Winners are announced at 5:30. The award ceremony is followed by a barbecue dinner for $5. Call 208.245.1418 for more information.
Harrison’s Annual Pig-Out-in-the-Park and Craft and Trade Fair is June 13. The Harrison Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event annually to raise funds to help beautify the Harrison City Park and provide fireworks to the community on the Fourth of July. The park is lined with beautiful flower baskets and the weekly concerts in the park bring live music to entertain those who visit Harrison on Saturdays.
Joe Cornell will be cooking Saturday, June 13, as part of the annual Pig Out in the Park celebration in Harrison.
The Craft and Trade show is from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will bring things for visitors to view and purchase around the park. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. and continue until everyone is full or they run out of meat. If there is any leftovers, they will be available for bulk sale around 3 p.m. Rampage will provide live music in the park beginning at 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Joe Cornell will once again be barbecuing the pork in his barbecue. He cooks it slowly for 24 hours before the dinner is served. He designed the barbecue so it can be pulled behind his truck to the park. The meal will consist of slow smoked pork, Scheffelmaier smoked turkey, Shelley Low’s famous baked beans, potato salad, corn bread, dessert and beverage. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children 16 and under. A beer garden will also be available for the 21 and older crowd.
There is still room for more vendors at the Craft and Trade Fair in the park. Vendor space is available for $25. Bring your own tables, canopies and signage. Booths can include Handcrafted items, custom goods and products and collectibles. Contact Paul Hoskinson for more information, 699-2228.
