Bayview Springs Forward

Not waiting around for good things to happen in the jobs market, Bayview Water & Sewer District is donating land for a community garden. Residents are urged to donate seeds, plants for setting out later, and above all, your labor. Seeds and plants can be dropped off at the Bayview Mercantile. Write your name on the donations which will then make you eligible to share in the product grown. Questions can be directed to Linda Williams, Secretary at the Water & Sewer Department at her home number. 683-4020. Knife River donated the top soil and equipment donated by H & E Equipment Rental. Step up, folks.

The Bayview Community Council has collected in excess of $500 dollars recently for the Athol, Bayview, Careywood Food Bank. Last fall, 1200 pounds of food was donated, along with $200 cash. This time of year is tough on the food banks, since most people think about giving around the holidays, then stop thinking about it. With unemployment at a level not seen for decades, if not our entire lifetimes,more people are going to need our help than ever before.

(Hayden, ID)—Kootenai Humane Society and Petco of Coeur d’Alene will host Pet Adoptathon 2009 on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 11am-3pm, in the Petco Parking Lot. The event will feature animals from KHS and area rescue groups. Participants will be able to see and familiarize themselves with a wide range of animals from purebreds to mixed breeds and learn about many of the area rescue groups’ efforts. In addition to KHS and area rescue group’s animals and displays, the event will feature a Pet Kissing Booth. (Hat tip to Cindy Post Grandy)

Timberlake Fire District has been busy putting out fires this Spring, and after a long absence, the Bayview Station will be manned. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Fire permits can be obtained on those days as well as other fire safety information will be available. To get pictures and stories on recent fires, go to: www.timberlakefire.com/

The return of Liz & Larry Justus returning from Wellton, Arizona, marks the reopening of Lakeland RV Park, adjacent to the Bayview Post Office. Many eople come back every year, so if a reservation is needed, act quickly. With the Boileau's RV park turning into a parking lot and the old Bayview Trailer Park being closed, RV parking is almost extinct. Lakeland R.V. can be reached at:683-4108.