Center News for February 2024
It Takes a Village
With the end of January, hopefully we have seen the end of fridgid temperatures. Be prepared! Mother nature can be fickle. But take heart, Spring is just around the corner.
The Bayview Board of Directors would like to extend a huge thank you to all of you who donated to our 2023 fundraising drive. We collected approximately $12K and funds from rentals, fundraising, and savings, allowed us to cover our operating expenses and complete some necessary repairs and upgrades. Donations for this calendar year are very much appreciated any time that is convenient for you. Just mail a check or money order to our PO Box 493, drop any donation in our lock box in the vestibule of the Center, or donate by Venmo. The big project this year is replacement of the North deck which is riddled with rot. Access and Egress using this deck is limited until the rebuild is complete and should be used ONLY IN EMERGENCIES. The estimates we collected to date indicate the cost for the rebuild will be approximately $30K.
Events of note for the month are as follows.
• Bayview Daze planning committee meeting on Thursday March 1 at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to join. Your input is welcome.
• BBC Men’s breakfast is on Saturday, March 10th at 8am.
• Bayview Chamber’s Chili Cook-Off is on Tuesday, March 13th at 6pm, Please come and bring your favorite chili to share and be judged. Prizes will be awarded. Meeting to follow the cook-off.
• Bayview Water & Sewer Board meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15th at 3:30 and you can attend online, or in person at their office. Check the website for the link.
• Timberlake Fire Commissioners meeting will be held on Monday, March 19th at 6pm and will be held at the Athol Fire Station.
• Mark your calendars for Friday March 22nd at 6pm. The Bayview Community Center will be holding a Friday Night Dinner with a full 3 course dinner featuring Fried Fish. Details will be announced in the next Bylines issue in March. If you have any questions or reserve your spot, contact Mary Owen at 509-290-3340. Once again, this is a reservation and prepay event.
• Please be sure to check out the new embroidered fleece vests available for purchase. Details included in a separate add in this edition of the Bylines.
Happy Valentines Day to each and every one and enjoy you day off on President’s Day, February 19th. Remember Banks, Post Offices, Schools and Government Offices are closed.
Jackie Lloyd for Pam Tonhofer