Chimney Rock September 2011

CHIMNEY ROCK CHRONICLES

September 2011 Volume 6, Issue 3

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COURTESY PHOTO|COLIN WILLENBROCK

Moose enjoy Thorofare too

Two fly fishermen were surprised when they came around a bend about halfway up the Priest Lake Thorofare July 31. These two moose were enjoying the spot as much as anyone on this hot summer day.

West Priest Lake Fire to ask for levy increase General Election issue would raise levy rate by 16 cents per $1,000 PRIEST LAKE – The West Priest Lake Fire District is asking voters to approve a maintenance and operations levy rate increase on November’s General Election ballot.

The district will ask voters to increase the levy rate from 13 cents per $1,000 of valuation to 29 cents.

The district started as a group of volunteers in 1970s that used a telephone tree

to spread the word of fire. It became a taxing district in the mid-1980s. The levy rate then was 39 cents per $1,000 of valuation. Now it’s 13 cents per $1,000.

The protected value of property in the district has increased from $59 million in the 1980s to more than $330 million today.

Because the district can increase property taxes by only 3 percent per year, the levy rate has decreased as value has increased.

The Coolin/Cavanaugh Bay

Fire District has a levy rate of 89 cents per $1,000, and North of the Narrows’ rate is 55 cents.

The district now has a “state of the art” radio dispatch system through Bonner County 911, and three fire stations: at Lamb Creek, Kalispel Bay and Nordman, along with a substation at Grandview Resort in the summer. Each station has at least on Class 1 engine and a tanker of 1,500 to 4,000 gallons.

The district also has a fire SEE FIRE, 8

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Triathlon draws hundreds to Priest Lake

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NORDMAN – More than 300 triathletes turned out for the second annual Priest Lake Triathlon, which took place at Hill’s Resort Saturday, Aug. 27.

There were 160 finishers in the Olympic distance race with Derek Garcia, 27, of Post Falls leading the pack with a 1 hour, 59.02 finish time. He did the 1,500-meter swim in 23 minutes, the 40K bike course in 56:37 and the 10K run in 37:20.

The top female finisher, Suzanne Kaplan, 38, of Sandpoint finished in 2 hours, 24 minutes with a swim time of 26:54, bike 1:08:34, and run 44:56.

SEE TRIATHLON, 9

COURTESY PHOTO|PRIESTLAKER.COM

A group of swimmers take off to start the second annual Priest Lake Triathlon Saturday, Aug. 27 at Hill’s Resort.

Participation more than doubled from last year’s event. Athletes took on an Olympic distance course or a sprint event, and some competed in teams with different people taking on the swimming, biking or running.

Library receives huge, wooden donation PRIEST LAKE – The Priest Lake Public Library now has a behemoth handmade picnic table for your outdoor enjoyment on the landscaped grounds donated by Jay and Sherri Osborne. The table is made out of lodgepole and spruce wood, and the bench seats are made from a full tree trunk cut in half.

The Osbornes have been volunteering at the library with the annual Summer Reading Program and helping with the landscaping.

“I wanted the picnic table to fit in with the history of logging at Priest Lake and the Little Log Library theme,” Jay Osborne said. “Hopefully, visitors to the library will enjoy the picnic table for many years to come.”

The Priest Lake Public Library is located near mile marker 28 on Highway 57. To see this impressive piece of art it is well worth the visit and would make a great photo opportunity for the family, volunteers said.

To learn more about the Priest Lake Public Library, visit its website at priestlake.lili. org or call 208-443-2454.

COURTESY PHOTO|BARBI JOHNSON

Jay Osborne, left, donated this picnic table with his wife Sherri, to the Priest Lake Public Library.

Pictured with him are librarians Sharon Miller, Anne Weitz, Jody Pettit and Lisa Riegel.

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County budget down $1 million Taxes, salaries increase

law. The commissioners also used new construction OF THE MINER and foregone taxes from last year (the difference between SANDPOINT – The Bon3 percent and the actual ner County commissioners amount they raised taxes approved a budget for 2012 last year) to reach the 5.94 Wednesday, Aug. 25 that percent. is more than $1 million Commissioner Cornel less than the 2011 budget.

Rasor said in many cases, However, depart“An overwhelming the budget ment heads also includes number of citizens let the brought the more than board know that further commission$1 million in ers budgets property tax reductions in even nonthat were increases. essential services was not lower than Commisacceptable; and that they last year’s. sioners held “We often preferred to pay a slight reduced them two public hearings increase in taxes for these further line Monday, item by line services.”

Aug. 23. The item,” Rasor proposed said. Items Mike Nielsen budget totals were reduced Bonner County Commissioner $57,263,279. because While the historical overall budget is down, prop- expenditures did not warerty taxes will increase by rant the previously budgeted 5.94 percent, or $1,088,893, amount. if the budget is approved, to Seven county positions achieve the short- and longhave been eliminated. Single term goals of the county, positions were eliminated in commissioner Mike Nielsen recording, 911 and the Dewrote in his Position Paper partment of Motor Vehicles, on the budget. Nielsen said as well as 1.5 positions in without the tax revenue the sheriff’s office, a half of a increase they would have position in human resources cut an additional 35 to 40 and two positions in planpositions. ning and zoning.

“An overwhelming numMost county employees ber of citizens let the board and elected officials received know that further reduca 3 percent cost of living tions in even non-essential increase (COLA), except for services was not acceptable; commissioners Rasor and and that they preferred to Nielsen and assessor Jerry pay a slight increase in taxes Clemons. They declined to for these services,” Nielsen take the increase. said.

Rasor said the COLAs are The county is able to to offset the three years of reincrease taxes by up to 3 percent a year, as per state SEE BUDGET, 7

BY MICHELLE NEDVED

MINER PHOTO|JANELLE ATYEO

Bikes and boats

July’s warm weather had Priest Lake busy with recreationalists. A mountain biker took rest from the Lakeshore Trail to explore the beach.

Wolf hunting seasons open in Idaho BOISE – The wolf hunting season opened in Idaho Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Wolf seasons run through Dec. 31 in Island Park and Beaverhead wolf management zones, through June 30 in the Lolo and Selway zones, and through March 31 in the remaining nine of the state’s13 wolf management zones, including the Panhandle.

Licensed hunters may buy two tags per calendar year.

Wolf tags cost $11.50 for resident hunters, and $31.75 for nonresidents. The reduced

nonresident tag price is retroactive – hunters who already have bought tags at the higher previous price are eligible for a refund. Details of the refund policy are forthcoming.

Harvest limits are set in five zones – 40 in the Salmon, 60 in the Sawtooth, 25 in the Southern Mountains, 10 in the Beaverhead and 30 in the Island Park zones – to preserve connectivity with populations in other states.

Fish and Game will monitor SEE WOLVES, 9

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County considers development north of Thorofare

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

SANDPOINT – The Bonner County commissioners will consider a large-scale, mixed use planned unit development north of the Priest Lake Thoroughfare at a public meeting Wednesday, Sept.

7, at 1:30 p.m. The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the development at its meeting Aug. 2.

The development is somewhat controversial, as the Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) states in an online blog that it would damage endangered wildlife in the area.

The applicant, Janet S. Bailey, wants preliminary plat approval to subdivide 71.87 acres into 14 lots ranging in size from 15,066 square feet to 1.08 acres, with 56.94 acres of common, open space.

The site is zoned Rural 5, and is located off Sandpiper Shores Road, in Section 10, Township 62 North, Range 4 West, B.M. The property is about 35 miles north of Priest River and north of the Priest Lake Thorofare, the strip of water

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that connects Priest Lake reserving 56.94 acres of with Upper Priest Lake. wetland open space will not According to the planning mitigate habitat loss and disdepartment’s staff report, the turbance associated with the property site contains 56.29 development. acres of wetThat, comlands. It does A letter from the Idaho bined with the not contain Department of Fish and assertion that prime agrithe soil at the Game states that black cultural soils, site is poorly but does con- and grizzly bears are also suited for tain moose present in the area, and recreational range and that further development and home site white-tailed development, door winter- increases potential for the IDFG ing habitat, wildlife-human conflicts. suggested the according to site wasn’t the Bonner County comprewell suited for the proposed hensive plan. development.

A letter from the Idaho The planning staff noted Department of Fish and Game that if the developer shows states that black and grizzly they can provide for necesbears are also present in the sary standards, such as water area, and that further development increases potential for wildlife-human conflicts.

IDFG recommends, at a minimum, that the developer enacts covenants that require use of bear-proof dumpsters, limits feeding of wildlife and controls attractants.

The KEA said this finding is significant because grizzly bears are federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. IDFG further states that

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IDFG sent another letter Aug. 1, stating that the development may alter the movement of some individual animals, but wouldn’t create a barrier for those animals.

IDFG also suggests that motorized vehicles be prohibited from the proposed 8-foot wide board walk.

The public can send comments on the proposal to the Bonner County Planning Department, at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint ID 83864; fax them to 208-2651463 or e-mail planning@ co.bonner.id.us.

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Plane crashes at Priest Lake

COOLIN – A small plane crashed while the pilot was attempting to land at the Cavanaugh Bay airstrip near Priest Lake Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, according to a news release from the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.

The pilot, Dr. John Hershey, 85, of Chattaroy, was transported by helicopter to Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, where he was still in the emergency room when The Miner went to press. He was listed in critical condition. He was the only one in the plane.

Hershey was attempting to land a 152 Cessna when he had trouble on the final approach, according to the sheriff’s office. The plane veered off the runway and crashed.

Emergency personnel located the wreck and found Hershey, who was conscious. According to news reports, he appeared to have a head injury.

The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.

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BUDGET | FROM PAGE 3

ductions in pay due to requiring employees to pay a larger share of their benefits.

The sheriff’s office budget increased by $408,765, due to a reworked compensation plan, Rasor said. The Sheriff’s Office Guild argued for retaining trained personnel in a series of meetings with commissioners over the last few months.

About 71 percent of the sheriff’s office and the jail staff received some increase in pay. Increases ranged from less than 50 cents an hour to nearly $4 an hour for sworn deputies and some other personnel, Rasor said.

“It was not an across the board increase,” he said. “In fact, about 29 percent of the sheriff’s office will receive no increase at all.”

The treasurer’s office salary budget increased by about $5,000 for a part-time position added to help during very busy times, Rasor said.

The treasurer also needed more funding

for Tax Deed Sales advertising and legal said. The original road and bridge budget work that has to be done. This increased by was set at $6,505,952 in 2011. Through $15,000. the year, however, the county moved The coroner received a $4,000 salary more than a half million dollars from increase, funded by the two commissionreserves into the road and bridge fund to ers and the assessor not take advantage of good taking the increase.

“It was not an across the board prices on materials, and The Buildings and to move faster on the increase. In fact, about 29 Grounds budget inmaintenance program. creased from $232,849 percent of the sheriff’s office “This budget is one will receive no increase at all.” that has substantial to $247,983 because of the 3 percent COLA, reserves because it is Cornel Rasor increase in fuel costs one of the more volatile from $3.50 per gallon Bonner County Commissioner and changeable budgets to $4, a $1,500 independing on the viciscrease in snow removal situdes of the weather contracts, and an increase in contracted and material costs,” Rasor said. cleaning for the administration building.

Budgets for District Court, Emergency The clerk’s salary is down because of the Management and the prosecutor’s office removal of an unfilled employee slot, Rasor are all down for 2012 because of line item said. decreases based on history of expendiWhile the road and bridge budget tures, Rasor said. The 911 budget is down appears to have been reduced from because of reduced travel expenses, other $7,181,937 in 2011 to $6,782,033 in 2012, line item reductions and the removal of it has actually increased overall, Rasor one paid position.

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Triathlon collects funds for search and rescue NORDMAN – Organizers of the Priest Lake Triathlon, held Aug. 27 at Hill’s Resort, donated $2,500 to Priest Lake Search and Rescue.

The volunteer group has helped find lost children, snowmobilers, skiers and motorist in the wilderness areas of Bonner County. They provided support on the course during the race.

“I am continually impressed by the dedication and skill the team brings to the table to support the community for events such as this, or be ready to help those in trouble,” race organizer Ken Eldore said.

“They are truly an asset to our area and put in many hours of training and preparation.

(They) are supported by a very dedicated group of people who give a lot of personal time to

help others when they need it.”

The second annual Priest Lake Triathlon drew just over 400 participants, from firsttime triathletes to seasoned elite competitors. The event offered two courses, an Olympic distance road bike course and a sprint distance mountain bike course. Find results at milliseconds.com.

“The biggest reward I get at the end of the event is seeing smiles on the faces of people who just accomplished something they are proud of, and it’s fun to be able to share our area with them,” Eldore said.

In September, he will be hosting the second annual Priest Lake Marathon, half marathon, 50K ultramarathon, and 5K family fun run.

Event information can be found at priestlakerace.com.

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FIRE | FROM PAGE 1

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Fire commissioners said they desperately need to upgrade turnouts and breathing apparatuses for the 20 active volunteers.

Jim Perone, a resident of Priest Lake who was a fire commissioner in Spokane

County for 18 years, said the district should have a paid fire chief and offer a small stipend for volunteers, to cover the cost of training.

He believes that could decrease the fire rating of the district, possibly saving residents more on their homeowners insurance than the levy increase would cost.

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TRIATHLON |

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WOLVES | FROM PAGE 3

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Left: An athlete takes on the bike course at the Priest Lake Triathlon Saturday.

There were more than 300 participants in the second annual race.

FROM PAGE 2

There were 18 groups who did the Olympic race as a team. Another 10 teams entered the sprint distance event. A total 144 individuals completed the sprint course. Michael Nation, 44, was the top placer with a time of 1 hour, 14 minutes.

He finished the 350-meter

swim in 5:02, the 11-mile bike course in 43:09, and the 5K run in 23:06.

Erika Krumpelman, 44, of Hayden, was right behind him as the top female sprint finisher. Her overall time of 1:16:59 included 7:40 for the swim, 42:05 for the bike and 23:08 for the run.

The triathlon’s companion event, the Priest Lake

Marathon, is set for Sept.

24. There will be a 50K ultramarathon, a 26.2-miler, a half marathon and a 5K fun run. Registration is open for the run with entry fees totaling $85 for the marathon or the ultra, $65 for the half and $20 for the 5K. Prices go up after Aug. 31. Register at www.priestlakerace.com.

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All other zones are closed to trapping with the option of opening a trapping season in other zones upon commission review in January.

Details of wolf hunting and trapping seasons and rules are available on the Fish and Game website under big game seasons and rules at: http:// fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/ rules/?getPage=63, and they are published in a brochure available at license vendors and Idaho Fish and Game offices.

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