Jun 9, 2024 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho
Reminder: We are still under a boil water order.
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Community Calendar:
Apr 17, 2020 – Boil water order in effect
May 10 – Oct 20 Burn Permits Required
May 15 – Nov 30 – Firewood Season
Jun 10 – Deadline to sign up for Dust Abatement
Jun 12-15 – Free Dump Days
Jun 15 – Yellow Pine Vet Clinic
Jun 16 – Father’s Day Brunch YP Tavern
Jun 20 – 2nd half property taxes due
Jun 22 – Master Craft coming
Jun 26 – Dust Abatement
Jul 1-6 – Community Hall Yard Sale
Jul 5 – Parade and Firewise celebration
Jul 6 – Golf Tournament 10am
Jul 13 – VYPA meeting 2pm – Elections
Jul 25 – Ride to Dagger Falls
Aug 21 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
Sep 4 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
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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Jun 10 – Deadline to sign up for Dust Abatement
See below for sign up info
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Jun 12-15 – Free Dump Days
From Valley County: our spring and fall free dump days coming June 12-15 and September 26-28.
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Jun 15 – Yellow Pine Vet Clinic
Dr. Ruble from Cascade Vet Clinic will be in Yellow Pine on Saturday, June 15th at Buck Horn Outfitters. To have your pet seen you must call the Clinic at (208) 382-4590 to get on the list. Call Monday, Wednesday or Friday during office hours, Tuesday or Thursday call before noon.
Right now the plan is to take care of the outfitters horses in the morning, starting around 10am. Then folks can bring their critters down for checkups and vaccinations.
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Jun 16 – Father’s Day Brunch YP Tavern 9am-2pm
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Jun 20 – 2nd half property taxes due
As a reminder, the second half of your taxes for 2023 are due by June 20th at 5pm.
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Jun 22 – Master Craft coming
Master Craft will be in Yellow Pine to do maintenance on propane and pellet stoves on June 22nd (Saturday). Please contact them if you are interested in having maintenance done on your stove. Master Craft hearth and home 208–6 34–2123
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Jul 1-6 – Community Hall Yard Sale
The community hall committee will be holding a yard sale to raise funds for community hall repair.
Any items you would like to donate to the yard sale can be delivered to the community hall from June 15 through June 30. Donations will not be taken after the 30th.
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Jul 5 – Parade and Firewise celebration
Parade, 2pm (meet at 1:30 at the firehouse to participate)
Street Food, Cornhole Tournament, 3pm, Live Music and Street Dance
Music by Almost Famous
Light Show at Dusk – NO Fireworks
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Jul 6 – Golf Tournament 10am
$30 – Benefit for the YPFD
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Jul 13 – VYPA meeting 2pm – Elections
Candidates for secretary and treasurer please contact Paddy Warren. The July 13th village meeting agenda will include elections.
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Jul 25 – Ride to Dagger Falls
Thursday, July 25, 2024. Ride to Dagger Falls to support the community hall. Meet at the community hall at 9am. BBQ lunch served at Dagger Falls. Donations welcome.
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Jun 26 – Dust Abatement
We will be having dust control done June 26. If you are interested in having Dust control done around your property please contact Deb Filler by June 10 thank you.
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Aug 21 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
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Sep 4 – YPFD Meeting at 11am
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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:
Jun 3 – Rain Storm
courtesy Eye-n-Sky
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Jun 3 – Special Water Meeting 1030am Community Hall
Monday, June 3rd, YP Community Hall 1030am
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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Jun 4 – Idaho Power Firewise Meeting 11am-1pm
Four Idaho Power staff from the public outreach, McCall based linemen’s crew, and Regional management visited Yellow Pine and explained the plans for preventing fires caused by downed power lines during times when high winds are expected. Residents are encouraged to sign up for text messages, emails, and telephone calls that will tell you of expected power outages and updates during outages. Pick up a sign-up card at the Village meeting Saturday, June 8th.
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Jun 5 – Johnson Creek road open
OK Gravel is grading the road, starting at this end.
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Jun 5 – South Fork Road Project
Two Week Closure of the South Fork Salmon River Road to Begin June 5
Construction begins on Wednesday June 5th, SF road only closed Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and open before and after those hours.
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Jun 8 – Kids Helmets at YP Tavern
Valley County Sheriff’s Department has a loner 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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Jun 8 – VYPA Meeting 2pm, Community Hall
Summary of Yellow Pine village meeting June 8th. Final minutes available later in the week.
All officers were present for the meeting; Becky Travers attending via zoom
Adam Pellegrini created a Power Point which helped keep the meeting organized and following the agenda.
Paddy Warren opened: 9 YP residents including 3 officers; 2 visitors from Perpetua.
Kat Amos, Treasurer, presented a ledger sheet shown on screen for all to see. It shows details of all expenses and deposits and will be Included in the Final Minutes. General Fund has a balance of $9,052.15. Cemetery committee has been reimbursed $4,274.54 and will be creating its own bank account.
Deb Filler presented a review of Festival income and expense on screen which will be included in Final minutes. The balance available is $33,895, most bills have been paid, with some larger expenses not yet known. The 17-person committee has worked through fund raising events, donations, grants to raise $16,933. for this year’s festival. The event in Boise raised $9,571 showing the effectiveness of fund raising events outside of Yellow Pine, where more people will attend. This shows the wonderful work done by the committee led by Deb Filler. The 2025 Festival will have the required $12,000 committee funds available by the By Laws and all money over the 12,000 will be put in the General Fund, as required.
Becky Travers submitted minutes from the Community Hall committee which met June 2nd with 5 local residents. The committee reports they have submitted a grant request for $10,000 to fund repairs to the Community Hall. The expected expense for work to be done this summer involves hardware for the support beams in the basement. The complete report outlining future work will be attached to the Final Minutes. A YARD SALE is planned for July 1-6; please donate items that are in good condition and likely to be sold. No furniture and no donations during the sale days. BRING DONATIONS TO THE HALL JUNE 15-30. The committee welcomes everyone to help with planning and work. See Becky Travers
See Final Minutes available next week for an update from Perpetua, the report on By Laws revisions by Adam Pellegrini, and other details not included in this summary.
Candidates for secretary and treasurer please contact Paddy Warren. The July 13th village meeting agenda will include elections.
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Wanted – Cemetery Volunteers
Interested Yellow Piners who would like to volunteer for the cemetery committee are needed. We now have two spots for interested people.
* The people should be interested in the Village of Yellow Cemetery and people who are there. The history of the people is valuable.
* At least one should be in Yellow Pine at least part of the winter.
* The volunteers should be good at communicating with the other committee members as well as people who want their loved ones at the cemetery.
* The volunteers should be willing to meet with the other committee members.
Contact Marj Fields if you are interested at: fieldsmarjie @ yahoo.com (remove spaces)
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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. Have your packages addressed C/O Arnold Aviation 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
Two Week Closure of the South Fork Salmon River Road to Begin June 5th
The South Fork Salmon River Road will be closed for construction beginning June 3, 2024 for an estimated two week time frame. The closure will specifically be from mile marker 7.5 to mile marker 12, and occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no closures over the weekends. The only recreation site impacted by this closure is the Poverty Overlook.
The pavement on the road is being rehabilitated as part of a Great American Outdoors Act and the Federal Land Transportation Act. Construction of these improvements will require the use of heavy machinery that will occupy the entire road width. On the ground signing and temporary barricades at both ends of the road will be deployed.
There will be no access to sites along the river during this time within the closure area. Access to the East Fork of the South Fork Salmon River and Yellow Pine will be via Johnson Creek Road during this time.
High Mountain Passes
* Secesh Summit (open Memorial Day Weekend)
* Warm Lake Summit (Open June 5)
* Lick Creek Summit (target open date is mid-June to Fourth of July)
* Deadwood Summit (target open date is Fourth of July)
* Profile Summit (target open date is Fourth of July)
Photo June 6, 2024 Big Creek Culvert courtesy CEP “2-3′ drift below that maybe to 300 yards then clear.”
April through Fall of 2024: Highway 55 between Horseshoe Bend and State St. should expect delays over the next few weeks as the Idaho Transportation Department makes improvements to the roadway.
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
Report May 29: the bins were emptied.
Report May 21: The burn pile is closed until further notice.
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
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
| Date | Flow | Used | Hours | GPH | GPM | DOW | More | Less |
| 06/01/24 | 46043482 | 26410 | 24 | 1100 | 18 | S | 30702 | |
| 06/02/24 | 46070819 | 27337 | 24 | 1139 | 19 | S | 927 | |
| 06/03/24 | 46097820 | 27001 | 24 | 1125 | 19 | M | 336 | |
| 06/04/24 | 46121094 | 23274 | 24 | 970 | 16 | T | 3727 | |
| 06/05/24 | 41616749 | 40665 | 24 | 1694 | 28 | W | 17391 | |
| 06/06/24 | 46197449 | 35700 | 24 | 1488 | 25 | T | 4965 | |
| 06/07/24 | 46219529 | 22080 | 24 | 920 | 15 | F | 13620 | |
| 06/08/24 | 46246629 | 27100 | 24 | 1129 | 19 | S | 5020 | |
| 06/09/24 | 46277355 | 30726 | 24 | 1280 | 21 | S | 3626 |
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: 5-10-24.
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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
Candy Hardisty
Leslie Pellegrini
Lynn Imel
Warren Drake – Water Operator
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VYPA News:
Village of Yellow Pine Association
Paddy Warren, Chairperson
Adam Pellegrini, Vice Chairperson
Lynn Imel, Secretary
Kat Amos, Treasurer
Becky Travers, Member at Large
Cemetery Committee
Ron Basabe
Marj Fields
Joel Fields
Yellow Pine Community Hall Committee
Becky Travers – Chairperson
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
Deb Filler – Chairperson
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.
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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 (no minutes yet.)
May 22, 2024 YPFD Meeting Minutes 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 at 11am
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
Biz Listings:
Alpine Village (208) 633-6208
Facebook
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The Corner (208) 633-3325
Facebook
Open for summer.
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233
Facebook
Monday Closed
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 loner 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
Facebook
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Open for Summer
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Murph’s RV Park & Mary’s Cabins
Facebook
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Local Color Photography
Website
Facebook page
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 509-406-2221
FB page
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.
website:
Facebook:
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Wapiti Meadow Ranch – Johnson Creek (208) 633-3217
or 208-315-3554 – cabin rentals
website:
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Big Creek Lodge
website:
Opening May 25 for Summer
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Deadwood Outfitters
website:
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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
Website:
Valley Roofing Idaho
Meridian (208) 830-4890 email:
Facebook:
Rocky Mountain Mechanical – Plumbing – Heating – Air conditioning
(208) 365-PIPE (7473) Emmett, will service Yellow Pine
Website:
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Local Observations:
Monday (Jun 3) overnight low of 49 degrees. Rivers rising. Rain started around 11pm last night, by 10am we had 0.63″ in the gauge, 50 degrees, low dark foggy overcast and steady rainfall. Robins, finches, jays, nutcrackers, male black-headed grosbeak, pine and ground squirrels observed. Lilacs starting to bloom. Dark overcast and steady rain at lunch time. Afternoon showers between 3pm-430pm. The high reached 58 degrees. Johnson Creek peaked before midnight at over 5.5 feet.
Tuesday (Jun 4) overnight low of 36 degrees. Yesterday’s 24-hour rain total = 0.56″. (The 2-day storm total 1.19″.) At 10am it was 52 degrees with a few breaks in the gray overcast. Rivers dropping some. Robins, jays, nutcrackers, finches, hummingbirds, pine and ground squirrels observed. Overcast at lunch time. Loud airplane buzzed the village at 1236pm. Breaks in the clouds mid-afternoon with light breezes and high of 71 degrees. River sounds loud this evening.
Wednesday (Jun 5) overnight low of 45 degrees. No precipitation. At 10am it was 67 degrees, clear blue sky and breezes quaking the aspen leaves. Robins, tree swallows, finches, jays, nutcrackers, hairy woodpecker, hummingbirds, pine and ground squirrels observed. Clear sky, warm and light breezes at lunch time. Mail truck driver made in on time, via Johnson Creek road – open! The high reached 79 degrees. Mostly hazy by early evening.
Thursday (Jun 6) overnight low of 39 degrees. No precipitation. At 10am it was 60 degrees, partly cloudy and light breezes. Tree swallows, robins, northern flicker, finches, jays, nutcrackers, hairy woodpecker, hummingbirds, chipmunk, pine and ground squirrel observed. Lilacs in full bloom. Partly cloudy and warm at lunch time. Loud gun shots 408pm. Mostly cloudy mid-afternoon with light breezes. The high reached 86 degrees.
Friday (Jun 7) overnight low of 45 degrees. No precipitation. At 10am it was 65 degrees and clear. Robins, jays, finches, hummingbirds, hairy woodpecker, pine and ground squirrels observed. A few clouds at lunch time. A few afternoon clouds and breezes, 11mph max. The high reached 87 degrees. Gunshots out in the forest around 630pm.
Saturday (Jun 8) overnight low of 43 degrees. No precipitation. Morning air traffic (a couple of low loud ones.) At 10am it was 65 degrees, clear sky and slight breeze. Johnson Creek now running at average flow for this time of year. Robins, tree swallows, hummingbirds, pine and ground squirrels observed. Clear and warm at lunch time. Hot and a bit breezy mid-afternoon up to 11mph. The high reached 86 degrees. A few clouds and light breeze early evening.
Sunday (Jun 9) overnight low of 52 degrees. No precipitation. Loud morning air traffic. At 10am it was 69 degrees, mostly cloudy and light breeze. Robins, tree swallows, finches, hummingbirds, pair of evening grosbeaks, pine and ground squirrels observed. Mostly cloudy at lunch time. Dark overcast, thunder and about 20 minute rain shower around 3pm. Rain with small hail 450pm for about 10 minutes. The high reached 84 degrees.
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RIP:
Mary Marita Jordan
November 27, 1968 – September 10, 2023
Mary Marita Jordan died in Emmett, Idaho, on Sunday, September 10th, in River’s Edge Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born on November 27th, 1968, in McCall, Idaho, to Donna Valdez and Gordon Valdez. Mary had two older half-brothers, Ricky Leatherman and Terry Leather, who were Donna’s first two children. Donna’s first marriage was to Bud Leatherman, with whom she divorced and later married Gordon. Donna and Gordon fell in love and married on October 21, 1966. Mary was born just a few years later.
Mary spent her childhood in both McCall and Yellow Pine, Idaho. She spent most of her childhood exploring the many ponds and rivers throughout the area. She had a deep curiosity and love for the natural world. Mary was significantly involved in various extracurricular activities throughout her schooling, including ski club and student government. During high school, she served as a page in the Idaho State Senate, which was one of her more cherished memories from high school. Mary graduated from McCall Donnelly High School in 1987.
Mary’s thirst for knowledge led her to Northwest Nazarene University, where she excelled academically and graduated with an honors degree in Elementary Education in 1991. Her time at the university was marked by her dedication and passion for learning, traits that would define her career in education. Mary later went on to obtain a master’s degree in Curriculum Development.
Mary became an incredible teacher in Bremerton, Washington, where she lived for a few years. The kids in her classroom loved and admired her. After teaching in Bremerton, she moved to teaching at the Boise School District. In Boise, she met Dick Jordan, with whom she ended up marrying. They had a son named Eizaak and divorced shortly after his birth in 1996. Mary was an incredible mom to Eizaak, and they remained incredibly close until her death.
The trajectory of Mary’s life changed drastically when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1995. The disease defined the next 27 years of her life. The disease slowly took away her ability to walk, write, and so much more. Despite the unbearable hardship of the disease, Mary always remained positive. She was a light in so many people’s lives.
Mary was a brilliant woman with an incredible sense of humor and kindness. She had a compelling and positive impact on the lives of those around her. Although her life was defined by the weight of a terrible disease, she always found a way to bring joy to those around her. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
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Margaret “Peggy” Vranish
July 30, 1938 – September 22, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Vranish, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Livingston, MT, and most recently resided in Boise, ID. Margaret found immense joy living in Yellow Pine, ID, her favorite place in the world.
Known for her vibrant personality and zest for life, Margaret was always the life of the party. She loved her family and friends deeply and cherished every moment spent with them. Margaret’s favorite thing to eat was finger foods, adding a touch of whimsy to her culinary preferences.
A woman of many talents, Margaret served in the United States Air Force and was proud of her service. In her free time, she indulged in her favorite hobbies, which included painting, sculpting, singing karaoke, smoking cigarettes, and savoring red wine. Margaret was often seen enjoying these pastimes with her loved ones, creating cherished memories.
Margaret’s greatest joy in life was her sons Marco and Troy. She adored them wholeheartedly and was always there to support and celebrate their accomplishments. She leaves behind her son Marco Vranish, daughter-in-law Patricia Vranish, and her beloved grandchildren Derek Schaffer, Derrick Dubois, Chase Vranish, Ashley Schaffer, Austin Schaffer, Aaden Vranish and great-grandson Tyler Smith.
Margaret’s indomitable spirit shone through in all that she did. She was never one to back down from a challenge. When she learned that her son had jumped out of an airplane, she decided to do the same in her 70s, proving that age was just a number.
Margaret “Peggy” Vranish will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her infectious laughter, unwavering love, and zest for life will forever be remembered and cherished. May she rest in peace.
[Note: these obits were received this week with a request to post.]
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Idaho News:
Drilling starts for Rainbow Bridge replacement
June 6, 2024 By Max Silverson The Star-News
A project to replace the Rainbow Bridge about a mile north of Smiths Ferry on Idaho 55 began this week with 15-minute delays expected on weekdays through the end of the month.
The Idaho Transpiration Department began the process of drilling 18 holes to test the soil and rock around the existing bridge.
Crews began by removing trees and brush near the bridge so a helicopter can safely lower the drilling equipment into place.
Work will stop for the weekend each Friday at noon.
Construction of the new bridge is not planned to start until 2027 or 2028.
project webpage at (link).
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Rehabilitation work on SH-55 is shifting to the north on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Watch for construction signage between mileposts 58 and 63 – south of Horseshoe Bend.
Here’s what to expect:
• Traffic is reduced to one lane in the construction zone.
• You will be required to stop for short periods of time.
• Flaggers will direct you through the active work zone.
Work is limited on weekends with the goal of keeping two lanes of traffic open to reduce delays.
ITD understands Highway 55 is an important link to many popular destinations including Cascade and McCall.
The project team is working as quickly as possible to complete needed improvements and thanks you for your patience.
source: Boise County Sheriff’s Office FB page
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ID55 bridge at Little Goose Creek to be replaced
June 6, 2024 By Max Silverson The Star-News
There will be one-lane traffic on Idaho 55 at Little Goose Creek between McCall and New Meadows this summer as crews work to replace a bridge under the roadway.
The project will replace the bridge, widen the roadway shoulders and improve the approach to Last Chance Road, which is about four miles east of New Meadows and about six miles west of McCall.
Work is expected to begin in June and finish in late 2024, The Idaho Transportation Department said.
For more information visit (link).
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Cascade offers several relaxing recreational opportunities for visitors
By Steve Dent Jun 07, 2024 KIVI
Travelers often drive right through Cascade to visit other places, but this small town on Highway 55 offers several amenities and things to do in the summer.
I caught up with Mayor Judy Nissula in the sports park and we walked along the Strand, a path that takes people along the banks of the North Fork of the Payette River and the path takes people by Kelly’s Whitewater Park.
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Idaho Parks and Recreation board approves new boat launch fees at McCall marina
by CBS2 News Staff Fri, June 7th 2024
Boise Public Radio reports the Idaho Parks and Recreation board signed off on implementing McCall’s first boat launch fees at its downtown marina Monday morning. City officials needed the approval since previous state grants helped improve McCall’s boat launch several years ago.
McCall’s municipal boat launch is one of two places for the public to access Payette Lake, the other being Ponderosa State Park. McCall’s parks and recreation director, Kurt Wolf, says significant population growth in Idaho and interest in its natural resources have led to crowds bottlenecking at the marina.
The proposal would implement a $15 daily pass, a $100 seasonal pass for recreation users and a $1,000 commercial seasonal pass. These fees would take effect beginning July 15 if the McCall City Council approves.
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Airplane crashes at McCall airport
June 6, 2024 By Drew Dodson The Star-News
Photo courtesy/McCall Fire and EMS
Nobody was hurt last week when a single engine airplane with two passengers crash-landed at the McCall Municipal Airport, according to McCall Fire and EMS.
The crash at about 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, happened as Doug Maxfield of Chico, California, was attempting to land his 1975 Cessna 180 in McCall after a flight from Red Bluff, California.
Neither Maxfield, 60, nor his passenger, who was not identified, was injured in the accident. A small amount of fuel leaking from the airplane was cleaned up by McCall Fire.
Maxfield told investigators a gust of wind caused the airplane to skid sideways off the airport runway shortly after landing.
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Boise County Sheriff urges caution near rivers ahead of warm weekend
By Steve Dent Jun 06, 2024 KIVI
Three people have drowned in the Payette River system since the beginning of Memorial Day weekend and the river will be running even higher this weekend.
A rain on snow event caused Idaho rivers to rise this week as several rivers reached their peak on Tuesday. The water has dropped a little and leveled off, but people need to be aware that the rivers are running fast and cold ahead of a warm weekend.
“People just need to understand that the conditions are dangerous,” said Turner. “People need to recreate wisely and really evaluate the conditions before they choose to jump in the river.”
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Letter to Share:
Leave Baby Animals Alone
June is the season for baby wildlife in Idaho. Every year, we receive several calls at Fish and Game reporting abandoned deer fawns or elk calves. In nearly every case, we advise callers to leave those animals alone.
When a fawn is born, it’s scentless and camouflages very well with its environment. To avoid predation, the mother leaves the fawn bedded in a secure place while she feeds. Sometimes, mother deer leave their fawns for several hours.
That doesn’t mean the fawn is abandoned, but it can appear that way to humans when they encounter a fawn in a backyard, a park, or other urban or suburban areas. It is critical to the fawn’s survival that people leave it alone. The mother will be back, and even if a fawn is flushed from its hiding spot, the mother will find it.
We are fortunate in McCall to have a good wildlife rehabilitation facility nearby. However, the best situation for the baby is always to be raised by its mother. If you are concerned about a fawn or calf that may have been abandoned, call IDFG to describe what you’re seeing. We can help determine whether intervention may be needed.
Regan Berkley, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager
source: The Star-News June 6, 2024 (pay wall)
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