Bayview loses 3 residents

A tragic Tuesday hit Bayview last week as three residents died on the same day, June 3.

Archie Orth, a longtime resident, fisherman and golfer, spent much of his life driving trucks. He didn’t have much hearing left for the last few years and it sometimes got in the way. On one such occasion, he was driving a dump truck for Athol Aggregate. Crossing the railroad tracks near Careywood, a train bore down on him, furiously blasting its whistle to no avail. The train hit Orth, threw him out of the truck and he landed, somehow, on the other side of the train. He survived that with shoulder and arm injuries. Unfortunately, he couldn’t beat the cancer that had taken over his body.

He served in the Air Force and was post commander of Athol American Legion Post No. 149. He will be missed by many. Jackie, his wife, works at Terry’s Cafe in Bayview. Services will be held at the Legion Post 149 at 11 a.m. Saturday, which is, appropriately, Flag Day.

Cliff Hohnwaldt, Archie Orth’s brother-in-law, died the same day. He spent 30 years in the U.S. Postal Service, which he retired from in 1987. He also served at Legion Post No. 149 as club manager. An avid hunter, Hohnwaldt roamed the hills around the area for years. He and his wife Patty lived peacefully in Bayview. His service was held Monday at Yates Funeral Home in Hayden.

The third death was that of Ron Olson, who was not well known and didn’t live in Bayview very long. Formerly a sales representative for Waterford Park Homes LLC, he lived in Bayview quietly until his heart attack Tuesday. At this time, we have no information about services.

Just 10 days earlier, Harold Lively, Navy veteran, also died. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1949, then worked for the Good Hope Co., which demolished the buildings left from Farragut Naval Training Base, now Farragut State Park. He held unique memories of the transition of barracks and other administration buildings left from World War II. He was active in the organization of the annual naval reunions held at Farragut. A memorial service will be held at the Athol Community Center June 21 from 5 to 7 pm.

Father’s Day dinner

Terry Shepherd, of Terry’s Cafe in Bayview, will hold a Father’s Day dinner and raffle Sunday. This is a serious effort to help with the costs of 9-year-old Amber Newton, who was severely burned in January. Following the very successful fundraiser at the Rathdrum schools with their penny drive, Terry, who if you don’t know is the town Mom, doesn’t think that was enough, and set out to do what she does best, which is to help others in trouble. The proceeds of the dinner will go toward Amber’s expenses, as well as the proceeds of the raffle. Being raffled are a load of gravel, an air conditioner, a gas fireplace and many other prizes. Bring your loved ones, and show some love to Amber. Call Terry’s Cafe 683-9005 for details.

Bayview Daze coming up

The preparations for Bayview Daze are at full speed. A street fair will be held July 4 through 6, with the main event on July 5. Starting at 11 a.m. with the traditional street parade, a lighted boat parade will start at 9 p.m., with the start at the Bitter End Marina. Fireworks will be at 10 p.m. A show that has always been great has been improved by 50 percent this year.

July 6 will see the crowning of the Queen of Bayview. This will take place at noon at Ralph’s Internet Cafe. For those who are planning to visit Bayview in the morning of July 5, it is advised that you arrive before 10 a.m., as parking is at a premium and traffic will be halted for about an hour for the parade. Every year, some people show up not knowing about the parade, and object to not being able to reach the marina of their choice.