Slight Detour: Out and About

It took some doing, but, by golly, Gabriel from DISH Network got us back in business with our television reception yesterday.

Cutting away a few leaves, adjusting the dish and then building and installing a new dish did the trick.

Happily, all the channels are working like they should, including Channel 2, which Gabriel said suddenly came back in May after the resolution of a few years of dispute between DISH and the local channel.

So, we watched the NBA final game last night and saw another win for Gonzaga. This time it was former Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard with the Indiana Pacers who enjoyed the victory.

BTW: Chet Holmgren was doing okay with his scoring, although two of his attempted shots failed because of some dramatic blocks.

I noticed that the NBA teams play harder during the Finals in comparison to some regular season games I've watched.

It's nice to see them step it up a notch and far more entertaining.

Anyway, we are very happy to have our TV choices back again. Thanks so much to Gabriel.

Speaking of local roads, here's some news from my original neighborhood on North Boyer.

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

June 11, 2025

City of Sandpoint Closes N Boyer Road at Sand Creek Due to Culvert Failure

The City of Sandpoint has closed N Boyer Road at the Sand Creek crossing due to the structural concerns of a large culvert beneath the roadway. The closure is effective immediately and necessary to ensure public safety.

On Thursday, June 5, Bonner County alerted the City that the culvert may be failing. In response, City crews checked the culvert on Friday, June 6, and observed no visible signs of immediate failure.

However, when crews returned on Monday, June 9, they noted that the condition had deteriorated significantly. At that point, the City planned to implement temporary weight restrictions and continue to monitor the site.

A follow-up check on Wednesday, June 11 revealed that the culvert’s condition had worsened even further. Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, the City made the decision to fully close N Boyer Road at the Sand Creek crossing.

The closure is expected to be long term, potentially lasting several weeks, while the City works with a team of engineers to design and construct a replacement culvert.

Traffic is being detoured to U.S. Highway 95 via Bronx Road and Schweitzer Cutoff Road. Users of Schweitzer Mountain are kindly asked to use Bronx Road.

We recognize this closure will be an inconvenience to many, but with the structure actively deteriorating, closing the road was the only responsible course of action to ensure the safety of the public.

The City is now moving forward with engineering and design work for the culvert replacement. Updates will be shared as the project develops.

For more information, please visit www.sandpointidaho.gov or contact Public Works at (208) 263-3407.

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There used to be a bridge across Sand Creek in that spot, and that's where we used to do a lot of our fishing back in the good ol' days.

Sometimes we would fish off the bridge; other times, we would descend to the shoreline via some steep, gravelly trails.

Most of my photos today were taken while Foster and I took a late afternoon drive.

While we were driving around enjoying the sights, Bill and Bridie were up Grouse Creek on a fishing excursion.

Today, Annie comes home for the weekend, so there's plenty left to do to prepare for her visit.

And, I'll go do it.

Happy Thursday. Enjoy the photos and the throwback stuff.

Thursday Throwbacks . . . . from the blog, Bonner County History notes and my photo library. Enjoy.

from 75 years ago in Sandpoint

"Bonner County History Notes" in today's Daily Bee

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from "Slight Detour" a few years ago:

My friend and classmate Susan Stark Tate probably knows more stories than most about Dub's and its history.

Her parents, Reuben and Mabel Stark, started the restaurant, which at the time, was called the Dari Delight and known to be across the playing field from the old junior high, now the Sandpoint Events Center.

A while back, I asked Susan for some general information about her experiences.

Yes. They built it. Dari Delite was a franchise.

I think it opened in 1952. It started out as ice cream products only and added hamburgers, etc. soon.

The Dee Dee bar was their idea. It is a Dari Delite bar.

It (the restaurant) was open usually March through October each year. They sold it for a couple of seasons around 1958 to 1959, because my dad was sure the bypass was going through.

Bob Burns was the two-year owner. Mom worked for them the second year.

Bought it back and sold in 1965 to Dub Lewis. It became Dub's in 1966, after they apparently dropped the franchise.

During the Dari Delite years, there were two other locations owned by friends in Hayden lake and Coeur d' lane. The CDA one is on Sherman as a Rogers in the original building.

Short history. I can ask Cookie (sister) for more if you need more. Cookie and I both worked there.

My first job was peeling potatoes for the fresh French fries. Mom's chiliburger was a signature item.

And my parents did not live to see the bypass!

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