Bayview News: Jones reunion is a family affair
Keeping up with the Joneses just got tougher.
Last weekend marked the Bayview debut of the Jones family reunion, a party that has occurred every other year since 1953.
Held all over the country, folks came to this year’s festivities from Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Montana, Wisconsin and California. Hosted by Ralph Jones, 30 relatives attended the reunion, held under a canopy at the Captain’s Wheel.
Ralph, who turned 51 this year, tells us that his mom informed him that he was conceived at the first reunion in 1953, which was held in Hibbing, Minn.
One of the more interesting couples present was Ralph’s uncle Louis Jones and his wife, Karol, both 77. They were high school sweethearts, and still are.
Free concert on tap
Speaking of Ralph Jones, Ralph’s Coffee House and Internet Cafe is sponsoring an outdoor performance Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judy Gullidge, recording artist from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, will be joined by special guest Brenda Hunt. The concert is free of charge. We are told that these veteran singers will knock your socks off.
Bone Orchard at Bayview
Bone Orchard rocked out the tunes and Johnny Knight, DJ for 95.3 KPND, ran the show. The Captain’s Wheel had a Happening. Walls were bulging with people, noise and enthusiasm. The first of two shows scheduled by the Sandpoint stations was a smashing success.
Every few minutes, Johnny drew names and gave away gifts, assisted by the Captain’s Wheel co-manager. In a live feed, Bayview rocked. The place was packed to rafters, indicating that apparently, KPND can’t keep a secret.
Ray Allen, one of the bluegrass duo, “The Monarch Mountain Boys,” was kept busy producing the show. KPND’s sister station, 106.7 The Point, will be appearing in a similar role on Tuesday at 5 p.m., also at the Captain’s Wheel. Friday and Saturday nights will see D.A. and the Cruisers, with rock and blues.
Homes for the birds
Most construction/development news is quiet this week, with one possible exception: We have a builder here in Bayview who has built hundreds of houses without a single red tag or violation of any code. They’re houses for bluebirds, wrens, swallows and so forth. Jim MacDonald just keeps cranking them out. Most of them end up being given away. No housing shortage here.