Floating Patio Opening

The Floating Patio at the Boat launch will open for the season Saturday, May 26, flood waters permitting. Other cafe openings to be announced soon.

Bayview Flooding

We are now slightly above summer level. The projection is for us to reach flood stage by Thursday. If the warm weather persists, and/or we get drenching thunderstorms, this could be a bad one.

The Clark Fork River in Missoula has flooded out of control and we must be conscious that all that water is headed out way.

Much of the predictions hang on weather conditions. If it cools off next week we can probably get 2011 conditions. If not we could see the disastrous flood of 1997 repeating itself.

Hope for the best, but if you live along the lake shore, prepare with sand bags Good luck to all.

PS: I just checked weather radar. While nothing is close, I did note that the weather is retrograding, or flowing from east to west. This is very rare and when this happens it usually means more violent weather.

Remembering Ralph Jones

Tomorrow, Sunday May 13 will mark a Celebration of Ralph's life. It will be held at the large parking lot on Main Street at 2:00pm. Bring a chair.

The permission to use the parking lot was given by Chan and Teresa Karupiah.

Possible Flooding

With all that has happened in Bayview recently, a note from Gary McDonald may have gone unnoticed. Our normal Summer lever of 2062.5 here on Lake Pend Oreille may be exceeded by an additional two feet of water. which would cause some flooding here in Bayview.

I was here during the flood of 1996 and also the lesser flood few years later.

In the big flood, water came over the sea wall and went all the way up to Main Street.

Al of this is affected by weather, both negative and positive, but it wouldn't hurt to be prepared.

Ralph's Celebration of Life

I'm speculating a little, but until his kids get here from out of state next week-end, nothing will be firmed up. Judging from the weather guessers forecasts May 13 looks good as well as Saturday, May20,

Chan and Teresa Karupiah have offered the big parking lot or if poor weather, the Button Hook. Either Saturday noted predict good weather. I anticipate a large crowd that wouldn't fit in n indoor venue.

Updates will apeear here as well as on Facebook.

Ralph's future

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It will be a week before Ralph's opens again. Legal matters need to be addresses and his adult kids are not due here for a few days. Transferred Beer & Wine licenses will have to be reassigned. Ownership needs to be clarified as well.I will keep everyone current.

Chan has offered both the large parking lot if needed and the Button Hook for services. Again, I will keep everyone informed.

Ralph's brother, Richard Jones is coordinating with family. I am coordinating with him. More, when available.

Ralph Jones, R.I.P

I heard just an hour ago that my old friend, Ralph Jones died in his favorite chair and was found this morning when he didn't show up at work.

If there were never any official host for Bayview, it would have had to be Ralph. Bayview's ambassador to the world.

Inequality

I have listened to the claptrap about increased racial prejudice until I am sick of it. Here is the other side of this story.

You cannot tune in to any television program that doesn't have at least one black person in their commercial.  In the effort by the large companies that advertise on TV, it has become unacceptable to feature situations  that do not feature pro black racial garbage about white supremacy.

The last twelve years of  Obama's presidency promoted more racial tension than in the last 50 years. He and his cohorts did it with reverse discrimination.

As an example was the city government in Baltimore, Maryland where several police officers were arrested and then released, after it as determined that the totally black government of Baltimore has predicatively charged the officers without evidence. They were all innocent.

Obama used his presidency to destroy white American, not to raise black Americans above their status.

Not one government program was to serve the raising of the black community. It was totally to place blame on the rest of us.Well, black visitors to Bayview have always been treated with respect. How about your neighborhood?

PS: private to Airline Mike. What is you new phone number. The one I have is out of service?

Kendra Bradley

Kendra Bradley has lived in our area for quite a while. Unfortunately she circulated in the drug community for much of that time.

She has pulled herself out of that situation and is clean now and living a different life.

Kendra is a hard worker and would do well in many jobs, but she lacks a car to get around. I am going to donate what I can and I urge all of you to step up and help this woman to  continue her rescue.

We cannot continue to trash drug users unless  they are beyond help. But those that have dragged themselves out of the Meth disaster, deserve our help to rehabilitate themselves.

I don't know whether she has a bank account, but if you send donations to me I will see that she gets every penny of it. Label it  "Kendra."

Herb Huseland
PO Box 884
Bayview, Idaho 83803

Humbled

If I ever thought I was important or a stand out community leader, I have been truly humbled. This morning's CDA Press had a story citing a VIP preview of the new Super One store opening today in Athol.

In an act of class warfare, the store held a preview Tuesday for the 300 most influential residents. I was not invited. I now have been relegated to at least the 301st most important resident. They haven't named those that are more valuable and I'm kind of wondering who they might be.

Alas, humbled as I am, 23 year customer of Super One, back when it was Ron's Market, I will still shop there, but as a peasant, not a VIP.

Birthday Party

I didn't count them but I would guesstimate that over forty friends and relatives attended my 80th birthday party which the Captain's Wheel organized for me.

There were three of four adult children present and a ton of grandkids, great-grandkids and many friends. It was an enjoyable experience, to say the least. I want to thank everyone for the cards and gifts. Since most of them were sent through my son, I don't have return addresses to send thank you notes but be assured I know who you are, and appreciate the gesture.

Some friends couldn't make it and they were missed. Planning has started for my 90th, plan on being there.

Mike in WV if you read this please call me at my new #. 208-683-1294.

I would be remiss if I didn't say thank you to Chan for deeply discounting the motel rooms, making it possible for my family to afford for the occasion.  

Gun Control???

When will leftist elitist Gun Control advocates figure out that guns do not commit crimes. The person operating it does.

Just as forks do not cause obesity, cars do not cause accidents, etc. It is the person behind all of these things that is guilty. It is called behavior.

Off on another subject, My birthday party at the Captain's Wheel will take place Saturday, March 24 starting at 4:00 pm. I'll be 80 years old. Everyone is welcome. Party time.

13 Days and Counting

In 13 days I will against all odds, reach the well seasoned age of 80. Yes, that isn't a misprint. I will reach that milestone March 23, with a community wide birthday party to follow, Saturday March 24 at around 3 or 4 pm as folks trickle in to the Captain's Wheel who is sponsoring this gathering.

I would recount many of my adventures along the way if I could only remember them.

Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and friends from all over will help me celebrate.

It all started when I announced to my adult children that I would much rather have a family reunion while I am still alive, than have them attend a funeral from which I wouldn't be in a position to participate. If you know me and wish to drop by please do so.

In Home Care givers

The caring of elderly people at home is dependent upon having some help of various types so that they are not force into assisted living facilities.

Currently, while authorized 6 hours per week of this service, no care giver has surfaced that has those hours to spare in the Bayview/Athol area.

If anyone is interested in part time work like this, please contact me at either:bayviewherb@gmail.com or call 208-683-1294.

I will turn 80 next month, which brings up another point. An open house no host birthday party will be held at the Captain's Wheel, Saturday March 24 starting at 4 pm and ending ... Come on down.

Athol Super One

This morning's CDA Press revealed that the contractor that is building the Athol Super One has been placed in receivership and all projects have ceased.

While programed to open in Mid-March, this likely will be delayed. So close to being finished, it will still likely take some time to sort out the potential liens from sub-contractors that are sure to appear.

This could be a huge disappointment to we that usually do the 50 mile round trip to Hayden.

Anyone that has good info on this situation, please leave a comment.

Proposed Silica Mine

Silica is about the cleanest element in nature. Glass is made from it and it doesn't tend to be dusty. There is a lot of prejudice from the far left that doesn't want any mines of any kind and horrors if you cut down a tree. Keep an open mind and know that in these times, the environment is much safer than in the bad old days.

 From my research, Bayview will not be adversely affected, contrary to the propaganda being spewed on Facebook by well known leftist radicals. Other uses are in concrete. You see, Silica is just sand. .


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Care Givers Needed

Every where you look home care givers are working to keep seniors in their own homes. One of the the  premier agencies in the North Idaho area is Comfort Keepers. Unfortunately, their are more needy seniors than care givers. If you or someone you know would like to explore this field, please call Kat Vercruyssen, owner.

Phone 208-765-9511

katvercruyssen@comfortkeepers.com

Their office is located at 820 E. Best Ave, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814

Food for thought

Flu vs Vaccines

There is an on going debate about the safety of the various flu vaccines. One fact jumps out at us this week. Well, two. One this is a killer flu unknown in recent years. Not since the outbreak during WW 1, have so many died from the flu.

Secondly, no deaths at all have been attributed to the vaccine. So it's at least twenty deaths so far, compared to none from the prevention shots.

I have received a flu shot every year for the last 15 years. Whether connected or not, I have not only avoided the flu, but haven't had a cold during that period either.

Currently with the flu season only half over, over 2o deaths have occurred, mostly in young people. Just this morning a 10 year old died at a hockey tournament in Connecticut, so suddenly that he didn't feel sick before traveling.

This strain, actually two such strains have been active in every state except Hawaii. If you haven't been vaccinated yet, I urge you to but aside the rumors and false information. Protect yourself and family NOW!

Looking Back

I just ran across one of my better efforts that I wrote back in 215. Here it is:

http://bayviews.blogspot.com/2015/01/72-virgins.html