Good Samaritans deserve our thanks
Lest we forget, we would like to offer thanks on behalf of the entire community, for the unselfish toils that two outstanding individuals performed during our snow emergencies this winter.
Bob Parsons with his truck and snowplow, and Cindy Garcia, equipped with a shovel, spent weeks helping older folks or people in poor health who could not keep their sidewalks clear, or their roofs and driveways safe. Between these two special people, many folks in Bayview were able to save their homes, or get in and out of their driveways.
Unfortunately in these cases, we don’t learn about all the others who go that extra mile to help their neighbors, and I am sure someone did just as much without fanfare. Just the same, when we discover good deeds, we report them.
Someone who just keeps helping the helpless is Terry Sheppard, owner of Terry’s Cafe. She has been the Good Samaritan for so long that we tend to overlook her efforts for the shut-ins. Year in and year out, those people always find her at the door with some soup or a sandwich, not to mention her good wishes. While she is there, her eyes are on the situation that these people are in. Is their house warm? Do they need further medical help? This woman has been such an institution for those that can’t any longer help themselves, that if she shows up at my door, I’ll know I’m in trouble.
For seniors, low income
Seniors and low-income people can apply for their real estate tax circuit breaker at the Bayview community center, March 19 at 10 a.m. Kootenai County Assessor representatives will be present. For information, call Linda Murphy at 446-1505.
Don’t feed the moose
Baywinkle, the town moose, is still hanging around and people need to resist the temptation to feed him.
He doesn’t have good table manners, and if you run out of food before he is through eating, he may stomp you. Left alone, he should amble off, after the snow melts enough for him to forage for food outside town.
This seemingly docile animal can change attitudes in a heartbeat. Do not approach or try to pet it as has been done. As Chip Corsi of Fish and Game has said, “Moose do not look at people as a food source, unless people train them to think differently.”
Future events
Signs of spring are all over, as the piles of snow retreat and the ice recedes in the sheltered bays. Several events are forthcoming, and we are here with the dates, so that you can mark your calendars. First, St. Patrick’s Day dinner March 8 at 6 p.m. at the community center, sponsored by the over-55 senior group. Dinner is $7 for adults and $5 for children, limited to the first 40 reservations. Phone: 683-4027 or 683-3625.
•On March 15, the Captain’s Wheel will feature the annual pajama party, starring Marie Streater. This one is fun. In denial of winter all the way, the Wheel delivers fun stuff early.
•Easter egg hunts will take place at several locations in Bayview March 22. More on age groups places and times later. Later on, the weekend prior to Memorial Day is the invasion of the Annuals, always a fun time. These guys have been coming to Bayview since they were barely old enough to drink. Now they are bringing their sons. Daughters and wives generally are left to do their own girl thing, which is probably just as much fun without the hangovers.
•The Bayview Chamber of Commerce is cranking up its annual fundraising events, starting with the annual Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast, April 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. As always, the event will be held at the Captain’s Wheel, where it originated. Started by Jim Campbell, previous owner of the Wheel, and Liz and Larry Justus, owners of Lakeland RV Park, this event has been around for many years. The restaurant donates the facility. An all-volunteer staff cooks and serves, led by master breakfast chef and retired restaurant owner, Dennis Damon.