Restaurant remodel started
The promise of eventual spring has activities picking up in the Bayview area. Since last week, Waterford Park Marinas started a substantial remodel of the original restaurant building at the site. The aging facility is being remodeled from the ground up, and turned into a clubhouse for marina patrons.
Easter egg hunts a success
Saturday, the day before Easter, more than 40 eager kids flocked to the Captain’s Wheel and Terry’s Cafe for the annual egg hunt. This year’s hunt featured hollow plastic eggs filled with candy. The winners were awarded further prizes, including stuffed bunnies. It was observed to be the largest turnout in memory despite the cold wind.
Live remote at the Wheel
On March 26, the Captain’s Wheel featured a live remote featuring 95.3 KPND, disc jockeys; lots of fun was had by all. Popular DJ, Johnnie Knight was on hand giving away a ton of prizes.
Baywinkle report: He’s doing fine
Dan Hislop, Idaho Fish and Game warden, brought us up to date with Baywinkle’s relocation to an area south of Bonners Ferry. The young bull survived the drugs fine, was released in an area of many cedar trees, which are filet mignon for moose. It would appear that Baywinkle will no longer be a moosence, er nuisance.. As a side note, game wardens tell us there was lots of cow moose in the area and that Baywinkle will probably find one or more gal pals this fall. It was also verified that another moose, a cow, died in Bayview, probably as a result of being fed corn by a well-meaning resident. Corn or grain of any kind is deadly to moose.
Boat launch charge enacted
Launching your boat at Bayview is no longer free. Kootenai County Parks and Waterways Department posted a notice charging for day use, $4 per day and $8 for out-of-state registrations. Idaho residents pay $20 for an annual permit and out-of-staters pay $40. The new system relies on the honor system to a point. One places the fee in an envelope and puts it in the depository, much like self-parking garages. Visitors failing to pay will be subject to citation.
Cupola preserved
A permanent home for the World War II cupola that used to sit atop the Navy boat sheds used as the harbormaster office has found a home. During marina remodeling, Waterford Park Marina carefully preserved the cupola and placed it next to the Buttonhook Restaurant awaiting final disposition. Heading up the drive to preserve it was Linda Hackbarth, Bayview historian. Just prior to deadline, it was learned that Farragut State Park would be interested in preserving it and expects to move it up to the brig courtyard, where it will proudly sit among the other museum exhibits. Both Bob Holland, who took the trouble to preserve the piece, and Hackbarth are to be congratulated for their efforts.