Aug 25, 2024 The Yellow Pine Times (2024)

Aug 25, 2024 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Warm Lake Highway is “residents only” – see details in either the road reports or fire updates.
Reminder: We are still under a boil water order.
Please conserve water and remember – no outside watering on weekends or holidays, and especially during the festival.
Note: If you are not receiving the YPTimes emails, check your spam folder.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17, 2020 – Boil water order in effect
May 10 – Oct 20 Burn Permits Required
May 15 – Nov 30 – Firewood Season
Jul 26 – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions PNF
Aug 5 – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions BNF
Aug 23 – Warm Lake Hwy Residents only
Aug 31 – Labor Day Golf Tournament
Aug 31 – Haz Waste Day
Sep 2 – Labor Day
Sep 4 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
Sep 7 – Wally Cory Memorial
Sep 14 – VYPA Meeting 2pm
Sep 26-28 Free Dump Days
Dec 11 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
(details below)
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Local Events:

May 10 – Oct 20 – Burn Permits Required

Valley County Sheriff’s Office: Burn permits are required from May 10th – October 20th
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May 15 – Nov 30 – Firewood season

Personal use fuelwood permits for the Payette National Forest will be available beginning May 15, through Nov. 30.
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Jul 26 – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions PNF
Aug 5 – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions BNF
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Aug 31 – Labor Day Golf Tournament

Saturday, August 31, Golf Tournament. Sign in starts at 9:30; tee off at 10:00. $30/person. Mulligans available for $5 each (limit of 2 per person). Funds support the Community Hall maintenance and repair.
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Aug 31 – Haz Waste Day

Save the date. Household Hazardous Waste Day is set for August 31, 2024. We will be collecting from 9am – 4pm at 50 E. Lake Fork Road (right by the recycling center).
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Sept 2 – Labor Day
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Sep 4 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
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Sep 7 – Wally Cory Memorial

The Wally Cory memorial ceremony will be September 7th at the cemetery followed by a gathering at The Tavern.
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Sep 14 – VYPA Meeting 2pm
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Sep 26-28 Free Dump Days
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Dec 11 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
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Village News:

Be Bear Aware

Report of a bear hanging out on the upper end of the village mid July.
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Aug 12 – Warm Lake Road Closed
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Aug 13 – Power Shut Off 525am
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August 15, 2007 – Local History

Thank you Fire Crews and Idaho Power for preventing a repeat of history! 2007 photo of burned power poles Cascade Complex

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Aug 15 – Escorted Access on Warm Lake Road

For citizens and contractors of Yellow Pine, Warm Lake, and Big Creek area.
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Fire Incident Command Post, have established once-a-day, one-way escorts through the fire affected areas. This escort will be provided for reasons of necessity and not for recreation purposes. The escort service will begin on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Two escort staging locations have been established.
From the west, a 7am escort will depart from the Warm Lake Highway & Joshua Drive intersection. Meet in the large eastbound turnout.
From the east, a 9am escort will depart from the Warm Lake Highway & Forest Service Road 474 (South Fork Rd) intersection. Meet in the large eastbound turnout.
Escorts will only be provided to those who pre-arrange access.
To request an escort, please visit the Valley County Sheriff’s Office web page at (link)
Click the link for Warm Lake Road Fire Escort Request.
You will be required to provide your name, driver’s license number and upload verification of residency and/or proof for need to be escorted through. Proof accepted for residency could be a property tax receipt or assessment, mail, and/or power bill. Contractors will need to show the necessity of the escort and provide the location to which you are traveling to.
An approved list will be provided to the security checkpoints daily. Please plan to arrive earlier than the posted departure times to ensure you are checked in. Those not on that list will not be escorted into the fire impact area.
We appreciate your patience during this challenging, we want to ensure the safety of residents, contractors, and fire personnel.
A reminder to sign up for Code Red notifications and follow our Facebook page.
A Code Red will be used to update and notify those affected with any changes to the escort protocol including any changes to departure times from the west or east staging locations.
Kevin Copperi
Valley County Sheriff
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Aug 17 – Gas for Generators

Contact Fire Chief Tim if you need gas for generators from YPFD fuel tank at cost, $5/gal.
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Aug 17 – Need Electrical Help?

Electric: Western Electric (Eric) will be in THIS WEEK for anyone who needs electrical help, generator switch installs or consults. He mentioned, “Even if money is an issue for some”. To schedule Eric, his number is 208-484-5193.
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Aug 18 – Update from the Yellow Pine Pioneer Cemetery

These updates will occur occasionally, when there is something to report.
* The cemetery is now recognized as a nonprofit organization, which means that donations are tax deductible and the committee is responsible for all Cemetery money.
* During the process of becoming its own entity, the damaged kiosk was repaired, repainted, with plaques purchased and placed. This summer the kiosk was placed within the original cemetery grounds.
* The grounds were mowed and raked.
* PVC tubing was placed by veterans headstone so that the flags could easily placed for holidays.
* Two additional headstones have been purchased to replace the handmade cement stones that Dottie Millen had made as markers in the early ‘90’s. These headstones will be placed in the cemetery the first part of October, 2024, if there are volunteers available. That will complete replacement of the old headstones.
* New plot reservation forms and donation forms have been completed.
* Dead or artificial flowers are removed in a timely manner.
* Mistakes will be made, we will do our best to rectify them, we are volunteers and are willing to work with help.
* Additional projects will be completed when there is time and money. During Harmonic Festival people were seen to race around the parking lot between the two openings. Last year people attempted to camp on the unused grounds. A gate might be our next project.
* A huge shout out to the many people who have volunteered to help with the projects! It was such an amazing effort on so many peoples parts.
* The committee consists of Ron Basabe, Marj & Joel Fields and Merrill Saleen.
If you have questions or concerns you may reach me at 503-421-8350 or fieldsmarjie @ yahoo.com (remove spaces.)
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Aug 18 – Escort staging area Warm Lake Road

Escort staging location is at the wide spot & road just west of junction NOT at the junction. OK Gravel outbound, mechanic repair truck inbound. 9:00 escort.
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Aug 20 – Smoke Map (Air Quality Alert)

courtesy NOAA
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Aug 20 – Transfer Station

Lakeshore came in and emptied the bins.
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Aug 20 – Power restored at 411pm
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Aug 21 – YPFD Meeting at 11am

Yellow Pine Fire Commissioners Meeting
August 21, 2024

Officers In Attendance:
Bill McIntosh #3, Kat Amos #1, Tim Rogers Fire Chief, Ron Basabe Assistant Fire Chief, Ronda Rogers Secretary/Treasurer.

Others: Ginny Bartholomew, Adam Pellegrini, Leslie Pellegrini, Mike Amos, Todd Fluckiger, Susan Matlock, Lorinne Munn

Meeting called to order at 11:02 AM

Pledge of Allegiance, led by Chairperson Bill McIntosh

Treasurer’s Report: MAY 2024 = Idaho Power $33.44, MTE Phone and Internet $64.73, Garmin $72.35 Web site Yearly fee $300.00
Balance $23,118.90 Donations & Fundraiser account; Balance $21,570.08
JUNE 2024 = Idaho Power $34.67, MTE Phone and Internet $64.73, Ed Staub $802.64 T-shirt $1142.11 Balance $20,413.54
Donations & Fundraiser account; Balance $18,947.36
JULY 2024 = Idaho Power $47.72, MTE Phone and Internet $64.73, Garmin $59.85 Ed Staub $84.80 ICRMP Ins. $1564.50 Balance $18,016.04
Donations & Fundraiser account; Balance $19,549.95

Action Item: Commissioners approved Agenda and all expenses, 2/2vote

Action Item: Approved of minutes from prior meetings May 21,24, 2/2 vote

Action Item: Proposed Budget 2024-2025 Vote 2/2

Fire Fighting; $4239.00
* Wages; $0
* Advertising; $1000.00
* Repairs and Maintenance; $4500.00
* Travel and Training; $ 2500.00
* Insurance; $4400.00
* Capital Outlay; $0
* Utilities; $4500.00
Total; 21,139.00

Discussion: Fire wise grants; Yellow Pine Fire has received a fire wise grant for $2500.00. Worked on the corner easem*nt of Stibnite Rd and cleared all debris back, this next weekend will be working around the firehouse area to clear all the debris.

Discussion: Festival Results; Baskets; $7791:00, Party wagon $1143:00, Booth; $3526:00, Donation Box; $284:00, Brisket Dinner; $1390:00 + sq. Pulled Pork Dinner + sq. Square total=7710:50, Deposit cash total=7615:00. Next year plan to eliminate one of the dinners.

Discussion: Goats; Bill plans to look into grants to put goats on the mountain above Stibnite Rd, east side of Yellow Pine, to cut down the fuel load to protect our Village.

Fire Chief’s Report

Festival Safety, had 8 heats related injury’s, 1 overdose/alcohol/drugs, had her life flighted out. Will be e-mailing everybody on safety to see what we could do better for next year.

Building on to Firehouse; Have an anonymous donation to build on to the firehouse. Hope to start the spring of 2025. Dave has plans made up for us to all to look over. Opened up a new account for the building process. Dave McClintock and Tim Rogers (Fire Chief) as signers will be on the account for building materials. Vote 2/2

Meeting Adjourned at 11:51 AM

Lorinne has delivered a letter to the Commissioners as a messenger,
[images of hand written letter]

Response from commissioners and Fire Chief;

Thank you for your letter that was delivered to the Fire Commissioners meeting today. The Commissioners and myself reviewed the letter. Since it has no specific point of contact for a reply, you offered yourself up as the messenger so please forward to the authors.

As for the equipment, part of my role as Fire Chief is to make sure the equipment is maintained in good operational order and our inventory is accounted for at all times in the event of a fire. At that point, as we did in 2020, we will distribute the equipment to the locations in the plan (as we did in 2020) and make sure each area is covered to the best of our ability.

Please do not send anyone to pick up equipment as that is not according to our policy or protocol and we will not give YPFD property out to anyone unless it is under my direction per the policy and protocol established. As you may remember, we have had issues with YPFD property dispersed in personal homes and we aligned with Valley County that all equipment heretofore would be maintained at the YP Fire House. I would not like to repeat that experience again and we should all move forward with the sanctioned protocol of keeping YPFD emergency equipment on YPFD property.

I am happy to discuss this with the listed names on the letter further if there is concern or confusion on the current protocols of the Fire Department. As I mentioned, we have a procedure for pump and equipment disbursem*nt (as most fire departments do) in the event a fire comes remotely close to town so must follow that approved protocol.

Thank you,
Tim Rogers
Fire Chief
Yellow Pine, Idaho
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Yellow Pine Fire Protection District Budget For fiscal year 2024-2025

Notice has been given that the Yellow Pine Fire District will hold a Public Hearing for consideration of the proposed budget, including the estimated revenue for the fiscal year, October 1, 2024 to September 20, 2025, pursuant to Country Law chapter 14, Section 31-1419A. Said Hearing will be held at the Yellow Pine Community Hall in Yellow Pine, Idaho on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at 2:00 pm. At said Hearing all interested persons may appear and show cause, if any they have, why said proposed budget should not be adopted.

Proposed Expenditures:

The following budget is an estimated set forth in said budget of the total proposed expenditures and accruing indebtedness of the Yellow Pine Fire District for the Fiscal Year.

Yellow Pine Fire District Budget for 2024-2025

* Fire Fighting; $4239.00
* Wages; $0
* Advertising; $1000.00
* Repairs and Maintenance; $4500.00
* Travel and Training; $2500.00
* Insurance; $4400.00
* Capital Outlay; $0
* Utilities; $4500.00
Total; $21,139.00
I, Ronda Rogers, Secretary/Treasurer of Yellow Pine Fire District, Yellow Pine, Id. do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct statement of the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year 2024-2025. All have been tentatively approved and entered into district records. I further certify Yellow Pine Fire District did give notice for said Hearing in two conspicuous places in the fire district, by order of the commissioners. Residents are invited to attend the budget hearing on Sept. 4, 2024 at 2 pm and have the right to approve written or oral comments concerning the fire district budget. A copy of said proposed fire district budget in detail is available at 210 Yellow Pine Ave, Yellow Pine, Idaho 83677.

Dated this 21th day of August 2024
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Aug 21 – Smoke and stressed trees

courtesy Eye-n-Sky
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Aug 22 – Smoke Map

courtesy NOAA
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Aug 23 – “Soft Opening” Warm Lake Highway

See the notice from the Sheriff’s office. You still need to fill out the form to get on the list, but as of Friday, no escort is necessary. Watch for Fire traffic and downed logs.

Access on Warm Lake Road August 22, 2024 VCSO
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is planning to allow residents and vetted contractors (those providing services to residents in the Warm Lake, Yellow Pine, and Big Creek areas) to come and go as needed without an escort along the Warm Lake Highway. Our goal is to start this on Friday, August 23, 2024, dependent on weather and fire activity. The current escort service will end at that time.
The Warm Lake Highway remains closed to the public and will only be open to those approved in advance by the Sheriff’s Office. A similar process to the escort request will be in place and those seeking access. Please follow these steps if you are a resident or service provider in the area looking to travel along the Warm Lake Highway:
Complete this form to be verified:
Once verified, please use this same form to note your travel dates. Simply skip past the verification questions and scroll to the bottom of the form where we will ask for your intended travel in date and time and travel out date and time.
Repeat as necessary for any and all travel dates.
If your travel plans change, please let Dispatch know as soon as possible.
Your name and travel dates and times will be added to the list at the road closure checkpoint.
Please note, the Warm Lake Highway remains CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND CLOSED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. Verified access to use the Warm Lake Highway is limited to residents and necessary service and fire personnel.
The Snag Fire remains active, and all travel is at your own risk. We ask that if you are allowed access, you remain vigilant of weather, fire conditions, and hazards along the roadway such as downed trees. At any point, the Sheriff’s Office may instate a full road closure for safety purposes.
Be safe.
Update Aug 23: Please do not stop and take photos and please travel slow. Firefighters crews are doing their best to protect our community, please keep everyone’s safety in mind when traveling through that area.
Please make sure that if you are requesting passage that you list the day and time of your travel, it’s also very important to provide a contact number to reach you if we have questions or updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Safe travels.
Valley County Sheriff’s Office
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Aug 23 – Update from Big Creek Lodge

We’re all doing pretty good back here at Big Creek Lodge. I’ve started an emergency communications system in the valley/Edwardsburg. I have installed two strategically placed CB radios in Edwardsburg so far this season, and I maintain a base station here at the lodge which is on 24/7. This way residents have instant communication with the lodge in case of emergency. The lodge has Starlink now, so we can make quality wifi calls in case of emergency. Life Flight was called in twice this season, and the radios played a significant role in transmitting information back and forth between the emergency site and the lodge. I’ve reached my budgetary limit this season, but I will install more transceivers next season as my budget permits. Sally, the lodges manager/chef, audited an immersive EMT training course in February, and is qualified to stabilize any injured individuals. I have been cleared by the Sheriff’s department to travel on Warm Lake road if necessary.
Cheers!
Mark Feifarek aka Eddie Sisk
Volunteer at Big Creek Lodge
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Aug 24 – Be Wolf Aware

Report of a young wolf seen in the upper village. Keep an eye on your dogs.
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Aug 24 – Fire Map BNF

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Aug 25 – Be Cougar Aware

Wanted to let folks the last two nights about 3:45 am a big kitty has been prowling on our property off Henry [Street]. We captured it on our camera … be safe!
courtesy BT
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Chimney Cleaning

I’m trying to put together a group of home owners who would like to get their chimney cleaned this fall. Heartland Chimney in McCall is willing to come in and do the cleaning but they need about 10 residents to make it worth their time. Not exactly sure of the price, but $200 was floated as an approximate cost. If interested please give me a call.
Teri Norell 208-633-2010
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Attention 1970s Yellow Pine Alumni

Looking for folks who attended the “University of Yellow Pine” in the 1970s who are willing to share their school memories and photos. Please contact rrSue via email.

We have school stories and photos from 1920 to the 1960s compiled by the Yellow Pine Times History Project. Thank you
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Notice – Yellow Pine Times Deadline

In order to have your item posted in that week’s paper you must email it in by Noon on Sunday.

A reminder – if your group or business wants an event, photo, minutes, news or advertising posted in the Yellow Pine Times, please write what you want posted in text form (for copy/paste) and send it by email. Remember to include the “who, what, when, where and why.” Images or groups of images must be under 10 megs per email.
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Yellow Pine US Mail

The 6-day a week mail delivery started June 1st. The Post Office in Yellow Pine is open six days a week year around: M-F 845am-245pm Saturday 9am-245pm. Support our local post office and purchase your stamps here.

Remember FedEx will not deliver to Yellow Pine. Put Arnold Aviation’s address on the second address line: 1469 Main St, Cascade, ID 83611, and we pay the freight from Cascade to YP at 25 cents per pound.

Mail and Freight Service

To Our Warm Lake and Yellow Pine Customers, Oct 1, 2023
Broken Felloe Freight (Taylor and Kaylee Tuning) now carry the mail and freight to the back country. They will continue to operate out of and receive deliveries at Arnold Aviation. For more information, please email them at BrokenFelloeFreight (at) gmail.com or call (208) 382-7019.
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Road News

Aug 12th: Warm Lake Hwy closed. Use Lick Creek.

High Mountain Passes
* Secesh Summit (opened Memorial Day Weekend)
* Johnson Creek route (opened June 5)
* Warm Lake Summit (Open June 5)
* Lick Creek Summit (Open June 15)
* Deadwood Summit (Open June 27)
* Profile Summit (Open June 22)
* Monumental Summit (Open June 20)
* Elk Summit (open July 9)

April through Fall of 2024: Highway 55 between Horseshoe Bend and State St. should expect delays as the Idaho Transportation Department makes improvements to the roadway.

See Road Reports Link: for more details.

South Fork Road Note: End of October the road maintenance goes back to the Valley County Road Department.
Link: to current road reports.
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Yellow Pine Transfer Station

Lakeshore emptied the bins Tuesday, August 20th.

Locals have worked hard to clean up the area, please be respectful.

Yellow Pine Transfer Station (aka, the dump)

Please do not abuse our Transfer Station or we may lose it. Household trash must be placed in the bins, flattened cardboard boxes can also go into the bins. Do not stack trash in front of the doors. Woody yard debris only for the burn pile. No furniture, appliances, tires or construction debris allowed, those items must be hauled out to the Donnelly station by you.

The Yellow Pine Transfer Station is Valley County responsibility. If it is not kept tidy, use of the Transfer Station may be revoked. That would result in residents having to take all household trash and yard waste to the Donnelly Transfer Station.

If Dumpsters Are Full, Contact Lake Shore Disposal at: (208) 634-7176
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Critters

Yellow Pine has a variety of predators such as bears, wolves, mountain lions, coyotes and foxes that folks need to be aware of. Skunks and raccoons will sometimes kill cats or chickens. To avoid an encounter or loss of a beloved pet the following advice comes from experts.
* Remove or secure attractants, such as pet food, trash or bird seed.
* Keep trash cans inside a garage or shed
* Do not store coolers, freezers or refrigerators outside
* Always keep small children nearby and in sight.
* Keep pets leashed and under control.
* Don’t leave your dog outside unsupervised.
* When letting pets outside, especially at night, turn on porch lights and make noise so that any wildlife that might be in close proximity is alerted. Attacks can often be the result of surprise encounters, with both people and pets.
* Clear away brushy areas around your property that predators may see as safe denning or hiding spots.
* Never run away from a predator. Their instinct is to chase and ultimately catch what they perceive as potential prey.
* Never turn your back on a predator. Always face them while making yourself look as large as you can. Yell loudly, but don’t scream. A high-pitched scream may mimic the sound of a wounded animal.
* Slowly back away while maintaining eye contact.
* If you are attacked, fight back.
* Be aware of your surroundings and be especially careful around creeks and in areas with dense brush.
* Travel in groups whenever possible and make noise to alert animals to your presence.

photo courtesy NH

courtesy YP resident

Photo taken Jan 18, 2021 by AP

courtesy NH

We also have moose, elk and deer around Yellow Pine.
* Watch for moose, elk or deer in the road, slow down and give them time to move out of your way.
* Keep your dog on a leash when wildlife is present.
* During spring calving, watch your dogs while in the forest as these mothers are very protective and will chase and stomp any threat to their babies including you.
* Never put yourself in a situation where you are between a cow and calf.
* Males are in the rut during the fall, so they can become very agitated and show aggression.

courtesy Yellow Pine FB group

Be Tick Aware
Reports of ticks early April.
* After being outdoors check people and dogs for ticks. Remove any that are attached.
* Tumble any clothing in a hot dryer for 10 minutes. That should kill any ticks left in the clothing.
* When hiking outside where there are ticks, wear long clothing. Tuck the ends of pants into socks.
* Use a bug repellent on shoes, socks and exposed skin.
Tick paralysis is an uncommon, noninfectious, neurologic syndrome characterized by acute ataxia progressing to ascending paralysis. This paralysis is reversed upon tick removal. Can affect dogs and small children.
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Local Groups

YPWUA News:

Yellow Pine Water Users Association

Jul 13 – Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum.
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Jun 3 – Special Water Meeting 1030am Community Hall

Mountain Water Works presented a Powerpoint review of the modifications and status of the water treatment plant replacement project by Greg Dye
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Feb 21, 2024

Mountain Waterworks updates the Board on our Water System Improvement Project monthly. 2024 will be a year of design and work on the water treatment plant only. No other road construction is planned as a part of that project.
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Water Use

We are still under a Boil Order. Please conserve water.

As of April 17th 2020, Yellow Pine is under a “Boil Order”. This boil order will be in effect until further notice.

DRINKING WATER WARNING
Yellow Pine Water Users PWS 4430059 BOIL WATER ADVISORY Due to insufficient treatment
We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On 4-19-2020 we experienced a period of insufficient treatment due to extreme water demand which exceeded the capacity of the treatment system. A drop in water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
* DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
* Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
* The symptoms above are caused by many types of organisms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
What is being done?
Efforts are under way to curtail water use. Once water use is diminished, the water treatment system will again be operational and the boil water order can be lifted
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 365 days.
For more information, please contact Warren at 208-573-6261 or wdrake @ drakediversified.com
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Yellow Pine Water Users Assoc.
PWS ID #: 4430059. Date distributed: 8-12-2024.
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Water Conservation Tips

1. Try and conserve water when using the toilet
We’ve heard a simple saying for this “If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown flush it down”.
Also don’t use the toilet as a bin, every time you throw a small bit of trash and flush the toilet 5 gallons is gone.

2. Shorten your shower and turn it off when you can
You can also turn the shower off in between, wet yourself, lather up then turn the water off. When you’re ready turn it on and rinse off.

3. If you have any dripping taps – FIX THEM.
A single dripping tap can waste 4 gallons of water a day (or more) or 1450 gallons of water a year.
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Water Board:
Email: yellowpinewaterusers @ gmail.com (remove spaces)
Tim Aldridge
Stu Edwards
Jenny Nelson-Aldrich Treasurer
(vacant)
Lynn Imel Secretary
Warren Drake – Water Operator
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VYPA News:

Village of Yellow Pine Association

PO Box 10, Yellow Pine, ID 83677

Chairperson Paddy Warren
Vice Chairperson Adam Pellegrini
Secretary Hailey Harris
Treasurer Kat Amos
Member at Large Becky Travers

Yellow Pine Community Hall Committee
Chairperson Becky Travers
Members: Ronda Rogers, Deb Filler, Hailey Harris
Yellow Pine Community Hall General Use Procedures are posted at the Community Hall.

Infrastructure Committee
Tim Rogers
Cecil Dallman
Ron Basabe

Festival Committee
(?)

VYPA Bylaws adopted 8/8/2020 link
VYPA meeting minutes and documents archive 2010-2023 Link
VYPA Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of June, July, August, and September at 2pm at the Community Hall.

2024 VYPA Meetings
Jun 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes link:
Jul 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes link:
Aug 17, 2024 Meeting 2pm Community Hall
Sep 14, 2024 Meeting 2pm Community Hall
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Yellow Pine Pioneer Cemetery Committee

Joel and Marj Fields
Ron Basabe
Merrill Saleen
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YPFD News:

Yellow Pine Fire Department

Here is our new YP Fire fundraiser link. Any support will help us prepare for the 2024 fire season and natural disaster prep.

If you have an emergency, please call 911

Chimney cleaning brushes are available to borrow at the Fire Hall.

If you are burning any piles of forest litter and debris – please have a connected and charged garden hose that can reach your piles. If your hose cannot reach where you are burning, follow the good advice of having a shovel, axe, and water bucket at the scene. Rake away from anything that could ignite. Stop burning if winds become an issue. Make sure your fire is out before you leave the area. Nothing like getting surprised by an escaped fire in the middle of the night!
Better yet, “Rake It and Take It” your yard waste (limbs, pine needles, brush, etc.) to the burn pile at the Transfer Station on the south end of the turn-around. Remember, keep the pile neat. Woody debris only, no nails, no cardboard and no furniture! The Boise NF will burn the pile in the fall when it is safe.

Yellow Pine Fire Protection District Community Service Notice
The purpose of this letter is to show how you as a Yellow Pine Resident can help protect your structure against a wildland fire by being “Fire Wise.” Click the link: to view 20190724 Yellow Pine Fire Protection mitigation

Yellow Pine Fire Management Advisory Group Be Fire Wise Link:
Really good information on how to prepare your house, etc. before a fire burns towards your property.

Valley County Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
A wildfire evacuation checklist that property owners in the Yellow Pine area might find useful. link: Valley County Evacuation Checklist – 2021

Valley County Firewise Brochure Link:
Valley County Wildland-Urban Interface Wildfire Mitigation Plan Link:

Fire Chief: Tim Rogers 208-633-2005
Assistant Fire Chief: Ron Basabe 208-633-9001
YP Fire Commissioners:
Kat Amos – District 1
Tom Lanham – District 2
Bill McIntosh – District 3
Secretary/Treasurer – Ronda Rogers
Email: ypfiredept @ gmail.com (remove spaces)

2024 YPFD Meeting Minutes:
January 17, 2024 YPFD Meeting Minutes link:
March 27, 2024 YPFD Meeting Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
May 22, 2024 YPFD Meeting Minutes link:
August 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes link:
Yellow Pine Fire Protection District Budget For fiscal year 2024-2025 link:

Link to YPFD Archive of Minutes and Documents

2024 YPFD Meeting Schedule:- All meetings will be at the Community Hall
March 27, 2024, Wednesday (Cancelled)
May 22, 2024, Wednesday at 11am
August 21, 2024, Wednesday at 11am
September 4, 2024, Wednesday at 2pm – Budget Meeting
December 11, 2024, Wednesday at 11am
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YPAC

Yellow Pine Area Coalition

YPAC Corp is the non-profit entity (501c3) that will conduct the charitable work of the Coalition.
Dezeray Brockett – President
Bill McIntosh – Treasurer
Deb Filler – Secretary
YPAC Corp Bylaws (link)
Website (link)
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Yellow Pine Museum

Website
Facebook
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Biz Listings:

Alpine Village (208) 633-6208
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The Corner (208) 633-3325
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Open for summer.
Sunday to Thursday: 4pm-8pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-8pm
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233
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Monday-Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11am – 4pm
Thursday 5pm – 9pm
Friday 11am – 10pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Firewood permits available.
You can now get your snowmobile, side-by-side, and ATV, recreational registrations at the YP Tavern.
If you need food or groceries, Let us know at the YP Tavern by Saturday at 5pm. Orders go in on Sunday for a Wednesday delivery.
Valley County Sheriff’s Department has a loaner helmet program for youth located at the Yellow Pine Tavern. So if you have grandkids coming up and they’re going to go on a side-by-side by or motorcycle, come by and borrow a helmet.
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Yellow Pine General Store and Motel (208) 633-3300
Summer Hours:
10 to 6 Monday through Saturday
10 to 2 Sunday
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Open for Summer
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Murph’s RV Park & Mary’s Cabins
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Local Color Photography
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 509-406-2221
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Open Tue – Sat, 9-5 Yellow Pine eggs $5/doz
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Buck Horn Outfitters LLC 208-633-3614
See our website for more details. Or give us a call.
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Wapiti Meadow Ranch – Johnson Creek (208) 633-3217
or 208-315-3554 – cabin rentals
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North Shore Lodge & Resort (208) 632-2000
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Big Creek Lodge
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Open May 25 for Summer
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Deadwood Outfitters
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Local Fuel Suppliers

Amerigas Phone: 1-800-427-4968
Ed Staub & Sons Phone: (208) 634-3833
Diamond Fuel & Feed Phone: (208) 382-4430
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Outside Biz that will service Yellow Pine:

Cascade:
Medicap Pharmacy (208) 382-4204 220 S. Main Street
Broken Felloe Freight (208) 382-7019
D9 Groceries: (208) 382-4215 Website use this link to order.
Cascade Auto (208) 382-4224
J & R Septic Cascade (208) 382-8727
Cascade Vet Clinic (208) 382-4590

McCall
MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter 208.634.3647
PO Box 1375, McCall, Idaho 83638
The Star-News
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Rocky Mountain Mechanical – Plumbing – Heating – Air conditioning
(208) 365-PIPE (7473) Emmett, will service Yellow Pine
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Local Observations:

Monday (Aug 19) overnight low estimated 49 degrees (battery died.) Power still off for Snag Fire. No precipitation. At 10am it was 65 degrees, appears clear above haze of smoke (Yellow AQ.) Young jays, finches, downy woodpecker, hummingbirds and evening grosbeaks observed. A few clouds at lunch time, lighter haze of smoke than yesterday at this time. Quiet smoky and hot afternoon, partly cloudy with light breezes. The high reached 91 degrees. Warm and gusty breezes with a few clouds early evening, large cloud of smoke to the south. Big orange moon rising above Antimony Ridge just before midnight.

Tuesday (Aug 20) overnight low of 42 degrees. No precipitation. Power still off, but message from ID Power says it might be back on by 6pm. At 10am it was 58 degrees, partly cloudy above haze of smoke. Northern flicker, downy and hairy woodpeckers, clark’s nutcracker, jays, finches, hummingbirds, evening grosbeaks, chipmunk and golden mantled observed. Mostly clear (and smoky) at lunch time, warming up. Breezy smoky afternoon, likely some clouds. Power on at 411pm. The high reached 87 degrees. Mostly cloudy and smoky early evening, lighter breezes.

Wednesday (Aug 21) overnight low of 40 degrees. No precipitation. Power still on. At 10am it was 55 degrees and appears mostly clear above the smoke, poor air quality. Jays, juvenile and adult evening grosbeaks, finches, hummingbirds, hairy woodpecker and chipmunk observed. Partly cloudy and haze of smoke at lunch time. Getting a bit breezy early afternoon. Loud gunfire to the west (golf course) started just before 2pm. The high reached 84 degrees. Mostly cloudy and blue sky early evening, much better air quality.

Thursday (Aug 22) overnight low of 40 degrees. No precipitation. Power still on. At 10am it was 58 degrees and clear above haze of smoke. Jays, finches, grosbeaks, downy woodpecker, hummingbirds, chipmunk and pine squirrel observed. Might be a few clouds above the smoke mid-day. Yellow AQ early afternoon (bordering on Orange) mostly cloudy and a bit breezy (max 11mph.) The high reached 89 degrees. Mostly cloudy early evening, thick smoke to the south and poor air quality.

Friday (Aug 23) overnight low of 42 degrees. No precipitation. At 10am it was 58 degrees, appears clear or mostly clear above haze of smoke and poor air quality. Jays, finches, grosbeaks, northern flicker, hairy woodpecker, golden mantled squirrel (and a stray cat) observed. Very smoky at lunch time – Orange AQ. Early afternoon the sky was really ugly – brown cloud of smoke going over and breezy. The high reached 82 degrees. Sky and air better by early evening, appears partly cloudy. Rained early morning, likely around 530am.

Saturday (Aug 24) overnight low of 47 degrees. Measured 0.01″ rain in the gauge. At 10am it was 57 degrees, partly clear and light haze of smoke – Green air quality. Jays, finches, grosbeaks, hairy woodpecker, clark’s nutcracker and chipmunk observed. Overcast and breezy (max 10mph) at lunch time – Yellow AQ. Starting misting around 2pm, dark overcast and chilly breezes. Mist likely ended around 3pm – not enough to get wet. The high reached 63 degrees. Cool, dark clouds and almost misting early evening, haze of smoke. Rain started 710pm, came down pretty good for a few minutes. Probably another shower around 730pm. Likely rained a bit around 3am.

Sunday (Aug 25) overnight low of 40 degrees. Measured 0.07″ water in the gauge from the bits of rain. At 10am it was 50 degrees, partly cloudy, light breeze and light haze of smoke. Jays, hairy woodpecker, finches, grosbeaks, chipmunk, golden mantled and pine squirrel observed. Partly cloudy at lunch time. Mostly cloudy mid-afternoon and light breeze (max 7mph.) The high reached 77 degrees and better air quality.
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Fire Season:

August 25, 2024 Fire Updates Posted
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Reinforcements arrive to fight Snag Fire

August 22, 2024 By Max Silverson The Star-News

Photo courtesy of Andrea Good, U.S. Bureau of Land Management

U.S. Army soldiers traded camouflage fatigues for the yellow shirts and green pants of firefighters this week as a battalion was assigned to assist on the West Mountain Complex.

Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington arrived in Cascade earlier this week to aid on the Snag Fire, nine miles east of Cascade.

The group of 200 soldiers and 50 managing staff will also assist on other fires in the West Mountain Complex as needed.

… A powerline north of Warm Lake Road that was shut off on Aug. 13 was turned back on Tuesday afternoon as a precaution in case the fire advanced past the road.

Yellow Pine and Warm Lake were without power during the outage.

Idaho Power crews were able to inspect the line on Tuesday and found no damage from the fire, said Dylan Martin of Idaho Power.

“As this fire is still active, additional outage events may occur,” Martin warned.

During the outage, Idaho Power provided a generator for the community hall in Yellow Pine, a supply of drinking water and four portable battery banks for those with medical needs, he said.

“When fire or extreme weather lead to multi day outage events, we work closely with local officials to support those who are impacted,” Martin said.

“Due to the remote nature of Yellow Pine and its distance from critical services, we were happy to partner with the community to provide resources to the center throughout the outage,” he said.

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Quick work snuffs Gold Dust Fire

August 22, 2024 By Max Silverson The Star-News

A small fire near Gold Dust Road along Idaho 55 was snuffed out quickly thanks to a response from Cascade Fire, the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association and O.K. Gravel Works.

Cascade Fire was dispatched to a grass fire in progress shortly before 3 p.m. on Friday along the east side of Idaho 55, about three miles south of Cascade.

“Cascade Fire arrived to find a wind driven fire in the sage brush along the highway and also burning into the trees to the east,” said Fire Chief Steve Hull.

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Public Lands:

Crews clear 12 miles of Middle Fork Trail

Eastern Valley County trail impassable after 2021 fire

August 22, 2024 By Sierra Christie for The Star-News

The 2021 Boundary Fire burned 87,000 acres in the Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, destroying several popular backcountry trails in its wake.

Earlier this summer, the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation and the Idaho Trails Association worked to clear over 12 miles of impassable trail in the far eastern reaches of Valley County.

A trail crew spent 15 days clearing Middle Fork Trail #4001, which begins at the Boundary Creek Boat Launch about 84 miles east of Cascade.

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Critter News:

Idaho Fish and Game approves new temporary rules for bear hunting

Aug 21, 2024 Local News 8

Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved temporary rules for black bear hunting in Idaho that include new requirements for bear baiting and a mandatory bear identification course for hunters.

Starting Sept. 1: Any person placing bait to hunt black bears, hunting at a bait site, or witnessing the use of a bait site by a grizzly bear, must immediately report the presence of a grizzly bear at a bait station to a Fish and Game regional office. Hunters must stop hunting over that bait site for the remainder of that specific hunting season. The bait site may not be rebaited, and must be removed as soon as it’s safe and feasible. For example, if a grizzly visits a bait site during spring season, the bait site must be removed for the remainder of the spring season, but could be replaced for fall season.

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Idaho Fish and Game relocates grizzly bear after cattle depredations

Zack Armstrong August 22, 2024 KTVB

A 5-year-old female grizzly bear was relocated Wednesday following multiple cattle depredations in the Island Park area, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service began trapping southeast of Henry’s Lake following the livestock conflicts. Officials said a 257-pound female grizzly was captured while visiting the area Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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Idaho DHW to suspend hunting, fishing licenses for overdue child support payments

by CBS2 News Staff Fri, August 23rd 2024

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will start cracking down on those who are behind on child support by suspending hunting and fishing privileges.

Idahoans owe $130 million in past-due child support in 24,251 cases, the department says that on September 1, 2024, they will raise the minimum child support payments on parents who owe past-due child support in order to maintain their hunting and fishing privileges.

“With this change, we’re defending Idaho children by ensuring their needs are prioritized over a delinquent parent’s recreational privileges,” Adams said.

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Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Products in Idaho

by CBS2 News Mon, August 19th 2024

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today the detection of non-living zebra mussels in Marimo moss balls being sold in the state.

Zebra mussels are a threat to Idaho and can quickly spread and clog pipes that deliver water for drinking, energy, agriculture, recreation, and other uses. These mussels can also negatively affect fish populations and wildlife habitat.

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