Bayview news: To be, or not to be, incorporated
Community members are investigating the pros and cons of becoming a city. Some like things the way they are, though arguably, things will never be the same as development continues to overtake this once-forgotten community.
Blacktop roads are in for the tract the Hansen family is developing on Cape Horn Road. Twenty-two lots, most with a great view, and about one-half acre in size, are about ready for homes, with sewers, water, sidewalks and gutters installed. Soon the numbers will be in and residents will have a chance to express their feelings as to whether we want to, or need to, become an incorporated community.
As an observation, I cruised through Blanchard recently and spotted a little log building on the main highway with a sign, “City Hall.” It appears that most communities Bayview’s size, or even much smaller, already have become cites. A rough estimate of the population of Bayview, based on post office boxes rented, and an estimate of rural delivery sites by the Postal Service, comes up with about 700 to 750 residents, with more waiting for houses to be finished that are under construction. We’ll wait. We’ll see.
Passing of Summers
On a sadder note, Stacy Summers died in Costa Rica, Aug. 16, from an unknown illness. He once was the headwaiter at Henry’s in Coeur d’Alene, then master chef at the Button Hook in Bayview. Later, after the Buttonhook was under new management, he operated Dromore Manor, a bed and breakfast in Bayview. He was a great guy and will be missed.
The drummer returns
Steve Cripe, drummer, back by popular demand, backed up by the No Jugs Band, will perform at the Captain’s Wheel Saturday night Also appearing will be George Bruner and Rick Steiner.
Gone fishin’
Oktoberfish has ended. The auction Friday night at the Captain’s Wheel went well, with some very fine fishing equipment sold before the fishing derby. A wet, soaked, bedraggled crew of fishing fanatics dragged themselves to the Captain’s Wheel to find out who had this year’s bragging rights, and of course, the prizes awarded. Besides, they needed a place out of the rain to tell their lies – er, great stories – of the one that got away.
First place in the fishing derby was taken by James Mullen, of Sandpoint, with a 12.12-pound trout. He collected $2,325 for his efforts. Second prize went to Shelly Brown, with a 14.12-pound mackinaw. Shelly, hailing from Coeur d’Alene, won $1,750. Third prize was won by Roy Stokes, of Post Falls, with an 11.5-pound trout, netting him $1,165. Joanne Edmiston, of Blanchard, won the fourth prize of $582 for her 8.9-pound mackinaw.