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  • The Lynching Of Sarah Palin


    I guess I'm confused about the reactions to Sarah Palin. It would seem that she is getting an unseemly amount of praise from one side, and the same in hate from the other side. Some like her politics. some like her beauty. Others resent her politics' [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:30pm EST

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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:30pm EST

  • Political Correctness

    Political correctness, long fostered by the main stream media, has reached a point of no return, apparently. The list of rearranged social and political standards is a long one, but today I just want to talk about one area.

    As we all know, a tragedy struck a few [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 3:41pm EST

  • Nice Round Figures

    No. ... Not those kind! Sometime tonight, or perhaps tomorrow, I will have exceeded 100,000 page views for this blog.It all started with my first post at the beginning of 2006. Currently, as I sit at my computer, 6:00 pm this date, I have 99,973 page views with an average [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 6:54pm EST

  • More Flack from Concerned Citizens

    Much feces has been stirred against the Timberlake Fire District, and their chief, Jack Krill. First, I support the efforts of Chief Krill to modernize the department, so as to negate huge fire insurance rate increases. Some misunderstood this campaign to suggest that Chief Krill had personal motivations, or that [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:23pm EST

  • Floating Patio

    Scott & Jeannie Bjerge, operators of the floating patio at the boat launch in Bayview, have extended their winter hours. With the Buttonhook and the former Terry's Cafe closed for the winter, and the Captain's wheel closing Tuesday and Wednesdays, the town was left with just Ralph's Internet Cafe for' [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 3:20pm EST

  • photo by Kathy ...


    photo by Kathy Plonka, Spokesman-Review

    It was a crisp winter night in Athol. The Saddle Up Grill had closed for the night. Owner Howard White was in a hurry to get home to Post Falls. It was his and wife Suz’s 13th wedding anniversary. Normally, [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:04pm EST

  • New Blog In Town

    I just started a second blog. It is called "Kootenai country. You can reach it at: kootenaicountry.blogspot.com. I did this because I wanted to geographically spread my wings a bit. I will also be offering cheap ad space on it as well. While Bayviews is primarily about the community and" [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:26pm EST

  • Halloween At The Wheel



    Halloween is over and the costumes and decorations have been put away. There were some real good imaginative outfits displayed, but Jen & Dan Williams, pictured above walked off with first prize. The place was packed and folks danced to the Riverside [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:46am EST

  • ELECTION MISPREPRESENTATIONS

    Many of you that live in the Timberlake Fire district recently received a letter from Larry Spencer deriding the fire district, the fire chief and the need for more equipment. Spencer is a gadfly that hates all government and slams all projects that are proposed. He is currently suing North [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:50pm EST

  • OK, OK Halloween is Here

    I left the Halloween post up longer than I usually do, so that the various venues would get the publicity. Having done that, I'll have fresh real good stuff by Sunday. Stay tuned, It's getting interesting. [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 8:02pm EDT

  • Halloween Antics


    It's Halloween week and here are the activities For Athol and Bayview:

    First up is horror night at the Bayview Community Center.Tuesday, October 27,Sponsored by the Bayview Community Council, a chiller movie and popcorn will be served. This is a costume party, too, so' [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 4:15pm EDT

  • Politics

    Ahh, politicians and their supporters. Yah gotta love them. The one thing that consistently saves our form of government is the extremists shooting themselves in the foot. In all my years, and their have been a bunch of them, I have witnessed time and time again, the extremists frothing at [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 8:13pm EDT

  • Ssocial Security Payments Stagnate

    Recently disclosed information announced that no cost of living increase will occur for seniors this year. I'm not an accountant, nor an auditor, but if you don't think senior citizens have higher expenses this year, lend me your ear.

    First to hit me last month was a $50 per [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 7:23pm EDT

  • Thought Police Next?

    Currently, congress is in the process of adding yet another category to hate crimes. First race, then religion, now sexual orientation.

    To attach a "I hate you because," (choose your own category)to the crime, in many cases raises the level of what normally would be a misdemeanor to the [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 2:10pm EDT

  • Spencer Strikes Again

    A knock on my door two days ago produced an unusual guest. Larry Spencer, an area Libertarian Gadfly was standing their with purpose in his countenance. I invited him in where he produced a letter he is hand carrying around the district bashing the Timberlake Fire District's chief.

    In' [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2009, 12:12pm EDT

  • Scanner Reports

    I avidly read the scanner reports as reported on Huckleberries online. Daily, Dave Oliveira posts the activities of the underside of our world in Kootenai county, Idaho. Some are funny, some tragic, but it makes for a great post, so here goes:

    It appears that great good and [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 8:58pm EDT

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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 10:38pm EDT

  • Annual Food Drive

    I received this e-mail for a public service announcement. This annual food drive is even more important this year, with the sad shape of the economy and high unemployment. Please give freely when they knock on your door.

    "On behalf of the Bayview Community Council, could you please include" [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 10:04pm EDT

  • Seasonal Changes

    It seems just a few days ago that we were basking in 80 degree weather. Tonight, the first frost is expected in many areas, and definitely by Thursday night, when the lows are predicted to be around 25 degrees.

    In Blaine county, Idaho, the first snowfall of the season [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 11:12am EDT

  • Burning Now Allowed

    Date; October 2, 2009

    From: The Kootenai County Fire Chiefs Association

    Glenn Lauper, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department 208-769-2340

    RE: Open burning and Yard Waste Burn Permits are available October 3, 2009 from your local fire department and the Idaho Department of Lands.

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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 4:42pm EDT

  • No Wake Zone Alert

    There is currently a poll on Huckleberries online/SR asking the entire area if a no wake zone should be removed or not. The no's are leading big time. You can vote by going to: http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/hbo/ So far it is 23 votes in favor of the status quo, 2 votes for' [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 12:12pm EDT

  • Oktoberfish Is Here

    This is it, folks. Lube up the old reel because the annual derby in Bayview is on this weekend. Starting Friday evening at 7 pm, with an auction and free food for ticket holders at the Captain's Wheel. All proceeds, including the funds derived from the auction will be paid' [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:42am EDT

  • I'm B a a a a ck!

    I had a little disagreement with a trojan Horse virus last week. Thankfully, I'd already submitted my September column to the Spokesman-Review. I'm back up as of two hours ago. I'm missing some programs, as the operating system had to be reloaded. The tech backed up my files, crammed a' [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 5:45pm EDT

  • Boileay's Donnybrook


    Just when we thought Summer was over and Bayview would quietly doze off, another chapter in the Bob Holland book of escapades occurred. I'll lead off by posting a well circulated e-mail that I received this morning:

    Hi guys

    I just got a' [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

  • Timberlake Fire District Reacts

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    Posted: September 14, 2009, 6:20pm EDT

  • Navy Reunion

    The Navy reunion at Farragut State Park went off smoothly. Well it should, considering there have been 25 years of practice. Thirty-six hearty veterans, some past ninety year old were present and accounted for. As usual, Al Leiter held forth as master of ceremonies, with Ranger Errin Bair hosting for [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2009, 4:37pm EDT

  • Bayview's No Wake Zone


    No one issue has ever united the citizens of Bayview faster, nor so completely as the threat by Parks and Waterways and the Kootenai county Commission to remove the protection within the bay of the no wake zone established over twenty years ago for the purpose [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 1:30pm EDT

  • Farragut Naval Reunion


    It's that time of year again, where surviving World War two alumni of Farragut Naval Base congregate once again. This will take place this Saturday, September 12 at the park. Festivities kick off at 9:00 am with the flag raising ceremony along with a memorial service' [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 7:39pm EDT

  • Senseless Litigation

    Most of the time, I sit back and ignore the injustices that clog our court system. That was then, this is now. The E-mail that I received and replied to is exibited below:


    -----Original Message-----
    From: hhuseland@aol.com
    To: FooterSettlement-ctg0aecacaac5ocasdedy5fklbgnamoq@dc.aol.com
    Sent: Mon, Sep 7, 2009 7:34 pm
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 8:39pm EDT

  • Tourist Season winding down

    It always amazes me that so many sane, (normally) persons get so loose when they are recreating in the North Idaho forests. Several serious injuries have happened in the back country east of Bayview. Today, Saturday, a motorcycle accident happened in the Lakeview area. Fortunately, a private boat was available [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 7:47pm EDT

  • Bayview's Pearl Harbor Attack?

    Recent rumors have been floating around that the Kootenai County Commissioners are considering removing the no wake protection from Scenic Bay. A concerted attack on the status quo is taking place from several directions. One, the city of Post Falls recently was denied a no wake zone on the Spokane [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:49am EDT

  • Don't Store That Fishing Pole Yet


    Don't put away your fishing gear just yet. It's Oktoberfish in Bayview again. Kick off is the auction Friday, October 2 at 7 pm at the Captain's Wheel Resort. That will be followed by the derby itself, Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4.

    Entry' [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 2:06pm EDT

  • Same Ol', Same Ol'


    Somehow, when I hit the road, lean back and stretch out the miles, I have a problem with stopping. I hate, for some reason, stopping for anything. Food, sightseeing, anything but gas.

    Last week, I set out for Manteca, California. My daughter had been in [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 1:30pm EDT

  • Deja Vu ...Not Again!


    After a rather uneventful Summer regarding Bob Holland and his building escapades, Bob and crew has finally provided the entertainment we all have enjoyed these past few years. It seems that his people jumped the gun with an installation of a fire alarm panel at Vista [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 11:43am EDT

  • Ode to Bayview by Mike Lee

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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 11:41pm EDT

  • Massive Storm Hits Athol & Bayview

    Enclosure: [download]


    Contributed by Jessica Haddon of Bayview [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 11:42pm EDT

  • Mom Nature Roars




    Most of the time, the little village of Bayview ducks the serious storms. Air currents that separates the systems, brought about by Mt. Spokane, and perhaps Rathdrum Mountain, tend to split weather. Whether Summer or winter, the pattern [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 10:23pm EDT

  • Bayview's Centennial

    In the last two years, both spirit Lake and Athol have celebrated their centennial. Next year is Bayview's turn. Even though Bayview isn't incorporated, the town was plated back in 1910 and Bayview is going with that as a starting point.

    The steering committee has been working for over' [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 3:27pm EDT

  • Tornado flattens Train

    Enclosure: [download]
    I received this on the internet from a friend. There is no referrence to what railroad, nor what date this happened, but it is obviously genuine. The camera is mounted on the rear of the last engine unit, as well as a camera on the front. This is looking backward [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 2:00pm EDT

  • Athol Daze R Us


    Were all hyped for Athol Daze, especially since it is the centennial. The parade starts at 10:00 am with two and possibly three bands playing. The Albeni Falls Pipe band will lead off, with the Shadle Park High School Band playing as well. There are rumors [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 2:37pm EDT

  • Dog Days of Summer

    With temperatures hovering in the mid to high 90's, It is very uncomfortable. Midweek has been quiet, well except for my family emergency. My eldest daughter was involved in a near fatal accident three days ago. She suffered a broken rib, arm, and collar bone along with three cervical vertebrae.' [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2009, 3:29pm EDT

  • Summer Thunder



    If there was any doubt as to the severity of last night's storm, the picture above depicts the lightning strikes as the storm passed through. Bayview didn't get any, but just north and south as most local weather patterns are, got heavy strikes all the [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 2:45pm EDT

  • Terry's Cafe Doomed?



    We learned that recently, adding to the problem of Terry's Cafe shutdown by the fire district, that the Panhandle Health district piled on, too. This does not bode well for the reopening and is likely to be the straw that broke the camel's back, so [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 11:15am EDT

  • Athol Daze


    If you thought the parades and celebrations were over for the year, you were wrong. This year in Athol is special. Special because the city has been incorporated for 100 years. The first settler homesteaded in 1892, followed by a section gang and whistle stop on [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 4:02pm EDT

  • High Fire Danger



    Timberlake Fire Chief, Jack Krill announced this morning, a ban on all outdoor burning. He also suspended all existing burn permits. Hot dry weather has settled in and more is expected as temperatures climb close to 100 degrees as the week progresses. The danger index [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2009, 1:37pm EDT

  • A little late




    I'm not very timely with this story, given that it is a couple weeks or so old. A retirement party was held June 27 for long time city clerk of Athol, Charlotte Hooper. After 24 years, Charlotte is' [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 10:48am EDT

  • Terry's Cafe Shut Down

    Terry's Cafe was ordered closed today by Timberlake Fire Chief, Jack Krill. Along with the closure of Terry's, two other premises owned or operated by Chan Karupiah received citations relating to fire and safety codes, but were allowed to continue operations.

    The Buttonhook Restaurant along with JD's Bar were' [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

  • More 4th Pictures







    The crowds are gone, guests have departed, and peace and tranquility has descended upon Bayview. While it's great to see family that has been out of reach for quite [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 12:45pm EDT

  • ATV & PWC KILL


    During this early Summer, we have seen a pandemic of ATV & Personal Water Craft deaths and serious injuries. Many of these involve people running at high speed that are too young to get a driver's license. I have counted about five serious ATV crashes and [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 10:56am EDT

  • It's Over





    Undoubtedly the biggest and best Bayview Daze celebration ever, occurred on the 4th. Further more, we are probably the only parade in Idaho that featured camels. But its wasn't just camels, we were blessed' [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 2:39pm EDT

  • The Party Begins


    The week-end kicks off with live music at the Captain's Wheel tonight, and music everywhere Saturday. A big surprise awaits those of you that come in time for the parade here in Bayview. Well, I'm not good at keeping secrets. Tomorrow's parade will have the very' [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2009, 2:57pm EDT

  • Bayview Daze Raffle


    The Bell's, pictured above, will be playing outside at the Captain's Wheel, Saturday, the 4th

    Bayview Daze wouldn't be the same without the $1000 raffle, but wait, there's more! Not only does the grand prize winner receive the Grand, but this year several lesser prizes [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 2:53pm EDT

  • Day Cruises Available


    A recently formed cruise boat is available for those who visit Bayview, but don't have the ability to see the lake, from the lake. See mountain goats frolicking on Bernard peak, panoramic views for miles that include bear, elk, cougar, moose, deer and occasionally a large' [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2009, 9:58pm EDT

  • Athol City Clerk Retires


    After 24 years of holding the city of Athol together with her expertise, city clerk Charlotte Hooper is retiring. In a one person office, she has ran the food bank, acted as water department,Building, planning & zoning, and every other department that in a larger city [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 12:49pm EDT

  • Bayview's Centennial


    Although Bayview isn't incorporated, the town was platted in 1910. A very active committee is working on projects to celebrate this date by using this year's Bayview Daze as a kickoff for the coming event.

    One very special effort is the pictorial review of our [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2009, 7:12pm EDT

  • More Blogfest Photos




    The top is a group photo with several Huckster's in it. The bottom one features Kerri T. explaining the finer points of beer balls, to an interested observer. In the background, lurks the Stickman. I can't believe I missed getting a' [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 11:11am EDT

  • Back Country Rescues


    The following is a report received from Timberlake Fire District, along with the photos that they provided:

    "At 7:07 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2009, the Timberlake Fire Protection District and a Paramedic from North Lakes Fire Protection District responded to a UTV accident on" [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 12:25pm EDT

  • Blogfather's Day




    Some parties are planned months in advance, with extravagant preparations. Others, like today's Taryn & Bent Fest was a smash hit. It wasn't structured. Taryn said, "let's have a party," and bent said, "how about I bring some'" [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2009, 9:04pm EDT

  • IDL Screws Timberlake Fire District


    Excerpt from Timberlake Fire District Web Site:

    At 4:20 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2009, the Timberlake Fire Protection District was dispatched to a "smoke check" in Cape Horn Estates. A boater in Lake Pend Oreille called 9-1-1 to report what he suspected to be [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 1:36pm EDT

  • How Am I Doing?

    Just a little curious about the redesign of my blog site, which was volunteered by Stebbijo. Some stuff got deleted, such as my site meter and blogroll links, but are slowly being put back together. I kind of like the expanded format. How about you?

    Taryn & Bent's big [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 11:39am EDT

  • Thanks, Stebbijo

    The changes to my template were made by Stebbijo, who designed the original for me. She does great work, doesn't she. You all should have known I wasn't capable of doing it myself. [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 4:42pm EDT

  • Bayview Daze Are Upon Us Again


    Most years, Bayview has an exclusive with our fireworks show and our street parade, plus of course, our street fair. Every seventh year though, the 4Th of July falls on a Saturday, which is always the day Bayview celebrates. This is that 7th year. That means [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2009, 6:36pm EDT

  • Timing Is Everything

    If there were further proof needed, I solved the problem this week. You see, my memory is in the tank.I am becoming senile, which bodes ill for those of you that use logic for arguments. fortunately, there are very few blurkers that this will affect.

    So that my many [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2009, 8:27pm EDT

  • More Fun In The Sun


    Tomorrow morning will find me in an unusual place at an unusual time. The big featured race of the week starts at 6 am and I, in a weak moment, volunteered to be a ... volunteer. As a retired person, 6:00 am is a milepost that [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 8:12pm EDT

  • Bayview Activities For June


    L-E Chief Krill, Steve Stolberg

    L-R Dick Hansen, Chuck Waller, Chris Hansen and Chief Krill

    This month will probably be the busiest month of the year. This Saturday features the Chamber of commerce Annual Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast, June 13, 8-11am. At [...]
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    Posted: June 10, 2009, 11:55am EDT

  • Race Results from the 1st week-end



    Above: The ladies of the Bayview Community Council, laboring throughout the week-end, serving up delicious hot dogs and burgers to the hungry masses.Below: complete race returns other than the pro categories which were listed yesterday. More to come, starting Friday and lasting through Sunday, including [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 11:37am EDT

  • Adventure Sports Week


    The first half of Adventure Sports Week is in the books. This event is very similar to Ironman, but without the publicity. International Triathlon contestants gathered at Farragut State Park for this extravaganza. When it's all over, at the end of next week-end, 24 races will' [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 10:58am EDT

  • Adventure Sports Week


    This extravaganza that comes just a couple of weeks before Ironman in Coeur d'Alene, kicked off today with the Gauntlet. A short course Triathlon, (short, my ass, the bike ride alone would have killed me)Began on the beach below the starting point at, Sunrise Picnic grounds.' [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

  • Timberlake Fire Busy


    Yesterday, Thursday, June 4, a fire broke out above the gated community at the end of Cape Horn, on Glacier Loop. Fortunately, the fire was located on a rough steep slope above the last houses on the hillside.

    Approximately 2 acres burned, according to Chief [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 10:11am EDT

  • Euphemisms (Spin Control)

    As I sit in mourning for old fashioned journalism, I ponder what has happened in the last few years. News has become show business, both in the print media and television, mostly but not all, in the TV industry.

    For the last week, we have been reading about the [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 4:02pm EDT

  • Thieves & Other Scumbags

    Below the surface of this beautiful community, lies an underworld of Meth addicts and other lesser human beings. Many of these people cannot support their habits with legitimate jobs, so they take from others that have earned their possessions.

    Such was the case either late Monday night, or very [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 2:14pm EDT

  • Lose, Lose Situations

    Many of you know that I recently went back to Silverwood Theme Park. Out of the last 9 years, I spent 5 of them doing various different things, from selling tickets at the gate, to rides, conductor on the train and various other duties. This year, with the opportunity to [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 7:44pm EDT

  • Lose, Lose Situations

    Many of you know that I recently went back to Silverwood Theme Park. Out of the last 9 years, I spent 5 of them doing various different things, from selling tickets at the gate, to rides, conductor on the train and various other duties. This year, with the opportunity to [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 7:44pm EDT

  • More Fund Raising Events

    Last week I wrote about the $500 check presented to the ABC food Bank in Athol. What I failed to do, is point out that much, if not most fund raising comes from yard sales and a lot of hard work by many dedicated people. The following is the full [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 8:33pm EDT

  • Captain's Wheel Robbed

    Late Sunday night or early Monday morning, the Captain's Wheel was burglarized. According to manager, Marie Streater, around $1000 was stolen. The day till, night till and one for the next morning were in a locked room, not a safe. It is anticipated that a more secure place will be' [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 8:55pm EDT

  • The Week In Review


    A whole bunch of stuff went down last week. Bridget Cripe saving the life of a 2 1/2 year old, that if left alone much longer, would have met darkness and probable death by hypothermia. The child had wandered from the end of Bunco road to [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 9:34pm EDT

  • The Annuals Strike Again


    Tis that time of year again. When the daffodils bloom, Summer is but a dream and the annuals hit town. A tradition born 26 years ago by a small group of men, some even before they settled down into marriage and families. As the years went [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 7:16pm EDT

  • A 2 1/2-year-old Coeur d’Alene boy was ...

    A 2 1/2-year-old Coeur d’Alene boy was the subject of a major search in the wooded area at the end of Bunco Road in northern Kootenai County. Cooper Irwin, the son of Kevin and Holly Irwin, has been missing since about 1:45 p.m. from a farm house at the end [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 9:42pm EDT

  • Surprises perhaps tomorrow

    I have a plan that will be a surprise if it works out. Check back tomorrow afternoon. I am back to work again and don't have as much time to post as I have in the recent past, but that could change radically, and soon. ' [...]
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    Posted: May 12, 2009, 4:50pm EDT

  • Blogs Carry World Wide Consequenses

    The Internet, while opening up the entire world to opinion, news, and human interest stories, also carry unintended consequences. Most Bloggers actually carry more international readers than do U.S. Newspapers, primarily due to the unavailability of the latter.

    I sometimes wonder who is reading my blog. I have a [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 10:00pm EDT

  • More Blessed To Give Than Receive


    That seems to be the motto of many members of the Bayview Community Council and BABS, which stands for Bayview, Athol,Belmont. These are a group of ladies that spend much of their time doing things for others.

    Last summer's gigantic yard sale sponsored by both' [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 4:46pm EDT

  • Sometimes It's So Pretty It's Hurts



    This is a picture that I took at about 7:55 pm from my porch in Bayview. The sun had been shining through between dark foreboding Thunder Bumpers. [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 9:02pm EDT

  • Lakeview ATV Accident



    At 12:20 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2009, the Timberlake Fire Protection District responded to an ATV accident on Lakeview Road near the Forest Service 278 road intersection. The ATV operator went off a steep embankment and landed approximately 100 feet below [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2009, 7:20pm EDT

  • Armageddon Maybe? Nah!

    The subject of a lively discussion this afternoon, was that of the flood of Snowbirds heading North at this time of year, and when you consider the places they Wintered, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico So. California, one wonders what, besides souvenirs, they brought with them.

    On the other hand, [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 8:46pm EDT

  • Bayview Springs Forward

    Not waiting around for good things to happen in the jobs market, Bayview Water & Sewer District is donating land for a community garden. Residents are urged to donate seeds, plants for setting out later, and above all, your labor. Seeds and plants can be dropped off at the Bayview [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 2:07pm EDT

  • The Patio @ Boileau's



    As the Phoenix rose from the ashes, so has the patio. Having been burned to a total loss, the structure was torn down to the flotation.Only seventeen years old, the previous structure was, as most know, burned down by the hand of [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 7:42pm EDT

  • Breaking News

    Stay tuned for a great story that I, hopefully will have by Sunday.

    I spent all day at Dry Run day at Silverwood getting back in the saddle again, so to speak. My legs and feet are dead on arrival, but I had a great time. I look forward [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 10:20pm EDT

  • Season Openers

    Many of Bayview businesses reduce hours or close for the winter. Terry's Cafe will open back up for 7 day service 7am to 3 pm except later on Tuesdays which feature the spaghetti dinners that have become a tradition. This will happen starting Friday, April 24.

    The Buttonhook is' [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 3:22pm EDT

  • Boileau's Floating Patio

    Work continues on the rebuilding of the floating patio at Boileau's. As a tragic postscript to the arson caused fire that burned the structure, Leon Bergom, age 67, experienced a heart attack just after securing the last roof trusses, April 13. He and his family run a construction company that' [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 11:11am EDT

  • Empty- by Brian Huseland

    This is a poem by my son, Brian, in the aftermath of their miscarriage. Brian and Jennifer, my son and daughter-in-law.

    Empty.
    A new twig on the tree
    But no leaves budding,
    Unfurling miniature fingers.
    Spring has come,
    But brittle branches
    Stretch with barren stiffness
    Poised for nothing?
    This [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 10:45pm EDT

  • Susan Boyle

    I was browsing through the news the other day, when I caught a whiff of this show in Great Brittan modeled after American Idol. I ran the You Tube tape and was blown over. Many have called Susan fat, some ugly, but what I saw was an ordinary person with [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

  • Jackie Robinson # 42

    It was 1955 during the world series. Dodgers Vs the Yanks. I was in my junior high school year. My study hall was in the afternoon, which meant that I had library during the games. The Librarian was Mrs. Cavelleto. Renton, Washington at that time was primarily Italian. Mrs. Caveletto [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 9:27pm EDT

  • Piracy Tolerated By Shippers


    photo courtesy of the US Navy

    Today, the day that Captain Phillips has been rescued, brings home some startling allegations. We all read, just a few days ago articles alleging that when civilian crews carry weapons on board, insurers raise the rates so high it [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 5:55pm EDT

  • Bayview's Easter Egg Hunt

    I am wrung out, rode hard and put away wet. Literally. Along with Marie Streater of the Captain's wheel and many wonderful volunteers we made the annual Easter egg hunt happen. For the first year since Terry Shepherd of Terry's Cafe started the Easter tradition, we were on our own. [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2009, 8:54pm EDT

  • Overaged Easter Bunnies

    Normally, when an Easter Bunny reaches a certain age, they are put out to pasture. Such is not the case with this year's crop. Most of the volunteers that have stepped up are either first time community bunnies, or in some cases, have never born children. Such is the spot' [...]
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    Posted: April 09, 2009, 7:50pm EDT

  • When common Sense Isn't Home

    I just finished an article on Boating Safety with a history of marina and boat fires in the recent past. I left out some, like when the mail boat caught fire leaving the dock and the carrier drown. There just wasn't enough space to cover everything. also left out was' [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 12:59pm EDT

  • Easter Weekend in Bayview

    Events sometimes overcome inertia. This is one of those occasions. Terry Shepherd, of Terry's Cafe in Bayview, has for several years, put an Easter egg hunt on for the children of the surrounding area. She did this out of her own pocket, without a sponsorship. Usually spending $400 per Easter,' [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 9:12pm EDT

  • April Fool's Day, Etc.


    photo by Taryn

    Just eight days ago, I had my seventy-first birthday. Asked if I was still chasing fast women, I replied, no, I'm reduced to chasing slow ones. My eyes are starting to light up when I see an older woman using a walker,' [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2009, 8:59pm EDT

  • Buttonhook Opens For The Season

    The Buttonhook Restaurant will open April 10 at 4:00 pm, under new ownership. We are not releasing the name of the new owner, since permission hasn't been granted. In these situations, most participants do not want premature announcements made until the sale is signed and recorded. We understand that Steve' [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2009, 1:58pm EDT
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