United States Forest Service

CORRECTION ON THE TIME

Meets Saturday 9 AM Hayden Super 1

They added a second sleigh. So there is space available.

Call Jim if you want to get in.

667-0222

#30

From: <rrichsq@...>
Date: Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:34 am
Subject: Re: Sleigh Ride Info

dance2ski

Offline

Hi,

I thought the meeting time was 9am. Has the time changed? Please let me know.

Roberta
---- Panhandle Nordic wrote:

=============

I forgot to add that they are meeting at 8 AM at Hayden Super 1

Again You Must let Jim know .......

------------------------
This is the info on the sleigh ride. Sat. Jan 20th.
Jim McMillen needs to have a final count since a sleigh holds 12 people.

They will get another team together if there are over 12 people.

We have about 12 or 13 on the list so far. Jim NEEDS a commitment
by Wed night by calling Jim at 667-0222 so He can contact Western Pleasure
Ranch on THursday. This is located northeast of Sandpoint.

Cost is $15 for an hour sleigh ride.

They hopefully will make a flattened trail with a snowmobile no track to ski and
we can snow shoe also. Late lunch probably at Ivanos after in Sandpoint.

#29

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:13 pm
Subject: Sleigh Ride Info

yarider

Offline

I forgot to add that they are meeting at 8 AM at Hayden Super 1

Again You Must let Jim know .......

------------------------

This is the info on the sleigh ride. Sat. Jan 20^th.

Jim McMillen needs to have a final count since a sleigh holds 12 people.

They will get another team together if there are over 12 people.

We have about 12 or 13 on the list so far. Jim NEEDS a commitment
by Wed night by calling Jim at 667-0222 so He can contact Western Pleasure
Ranch on THursday. This is located northeast of Sandpoint.

Cost is $15 for an hour sleigh ride.

They hopefully will make a flattened trail with a snowmobile no track to ski and
we can snow shoe also. Late lunch probably at Ivanos after in Sandpoint.

#28

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:36 pm
Subject: Jan 20th Sleigh Ride and Ski, Reply by Wed

yarider

Offline

This is the info on the sleigh ride. Sat. Jan 20^th.

Jim McMillen needs to have a final count since a sleigh holds 12 people.

They will get another team together if there are over 12 people.

They hopefully will make a flattened trail with a snowmobile no track to ski and
we can snow shoe also. Late lunch probably at Ivanos after in Sandpoint.

#27

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Mon Jan 8, 2007 12:41 am
Subject: update

yarider

Offline

Panhandle Nordic Club update.

I am using a new email address to post updates. Hopefully those
people who are not getting emails will get them. The emails ARE
going out but are apparently being blocked as spam.

Please add this address to your email program's Address Book
ski@... .

If you don't know how to do this, I now have instructions on the
web page. Click on "Email Members" in the left column on the
home page of the web site.

Also I have put up a new Blog. There you can post comments on
snow and trail conditions, impromptu trips, items you wish to buy
or sell, or anything else of interest to the club.

There is a link to it at the web site. (Look for Blog in the left
column) The address of the blog is
http://panhandlenordic.blogspot.com

Again our website is http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Hilma
208-667-3779

#26

From: "Hilma Volk" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:07 am
Subject: Read this one instead, Panhandle Nordic Club

yarider

Offline

Hi Folks,

Sorry about that last email I sent.  I tried using Yahoo's editor
and it butchered the text.  Second try.....

This is the entire newsletter.  I should have the same thing posted
on our website tonight.

http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Next Meeting is Jan 2, 7PM at the Fernan Ranger Station.
(program details are at the end of the emai)


Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club
Newsletter for January 2007
President’s Message

December 2006 has been a wild ride. The fifteen inches of early snow
that our trail groomers packed at the Fourth of July Ski Area was
assaulted with rain and falling tree parts.

A windstorm blew in leaving its litter and tree falls. Van, Skip and
the Forest Service crew worked their way through the fallen trees to
reopen the area.

The rain followed by a week of cold set the area up like concrete,
but Skip and Van were there to disc the ice into a surface that
could be skied.

Mother nature shot back with a once in decades windstorm that laid
low yet another crop of fallen trees and then followed it with
another week of cold. Undaunted the Forest Service crew and our
trail groomers cut out the fallen trees and scoured the ice into a
surface more conducive to skiing.

When snow came before Christmas, they were up on the trails grooming
and tracking it for the holiday, but rain again adversely affected
the product of their work.

Having ridden the grooming machines at Fourth of July, I know that
most skiers using the area express their appreciation as the
machines drive carefully by them. Oh, the occasional paying customer
complains that the trails are not perfectly groomed for their every
visit.

If these few only conceived a fraction of the hard work that Van
Bennett, Skip Truscott, the Forest Service crew and the other
supporters put in to make the Fourth of July area operate every
winter for the enjoyment of its users, they might have the wisdom to
hold their tongues.

A December like December 2006 tests and proves our groomers’
dedication. If you are out on the prepared tracks as the groomers
drive past, give them your thanks that they deserve from us all.

At our next meeting on Tuesday January 2nd, we will have the final
planning for Free Ski day, January 6th. We plan to have the warming
hut manned through the day and the fires blazing both in the hut and
at the fire ring. We will make the final arrangements.
There will be trip planning and reports from the crew as well. We
will start the Rock Soup Event planning for early February and the
Poker Ski Event planning as well.

We have been working towards a program the Scotchman’s Peak Area of
the West Cabinet Mountains, east of Sandpoint, but a larger issue
came up this past month.

For several years we have nursed along the old Alpine Snow Cat that
grooms the area. About five years ago we acquired a new machine,
which allowed us to expand the area and create new skiing
opportunities on the 905 Loop and this year out Roads 614 and 1575.

Many of you know we are working to groom an area out Road 614 for
skate skiers and at least make accessible the country beyond Rose
Saddle for more primitive skiing experiences. The sad fact is that
the old snow cat will not support our needs and may not survive to
see our goals achieved. The old girl is certainly obsolete, may be a
museum piece and certainly is not going to support the type of
grooming the club members see in the future at the area.

We have a machine in mind that will do what we require. The cost is
in the neighborhood of $25,000 with tax.

The answer to new equipment needs has always been developing and
successfully obtaining an Idaho Parks and Recreation Grant. We set
out on this course again recently, but ran into a new and major
impediment along this path. The program requires a 50% match for
equipment.

So how do you raise $12,500, when you are a modest sized group of
folks? We have some ideas, but the collective group may have some
better ideas. I would like to give over the usual program time for
brain storming session on just this subject. We need your help to
find a solution to this hurdle early so we can move forward as an an
equal partner, when we apply for funds from the state. I hope you
will all turn out and lend a hand. You may have the answer the club
is looking for.

#25

From: "Hilma Volk" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:58 am
Subject: Newsletter and January Meeting, Panhandle Nordic Club

yarider

Offline

http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Hi Folks, This is the entire newsletter. I should have the same
thing posted on our website tonight.

Next Meeting is Jan 2, 7PM at the Fernan Ranger Station
(program details are at the end of the emai)

Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club
Newsletter for January 2007
President’s Message

December 2006 has been a wild ride. The fifteen inches of early
snow that our trail groomers packed at the Fourth of July Ski
Area was assaulted with rain and falling tree parts.

A windstorm blew in leaving its litter and tree falls. Van, Skip
and the Forest Service crew worked their way through the fallen
trees to reopen the area.

The rain followed by a week of cold set the area up like
concrete, but Skip and Van were there to disc the ice into a
surface that could be skied.

Mother nature shot back with a once in decades windstorm that
laid low yet another crop of fallen trees and then followed it
with another week of cold. Undaunted the Forest Service crew and
our trail groomers cut out the fallen trees and scoured the ice
into a surface more conducive to skiing.

When snow came before Christmas, they were up on the trails
grooming and tracking it for the holiday, but rain again
adversely affected the product of their work.

Having ridden the grooming machines at Fourth of July, I know
that most skiers using the area express their appreciation as the
machines drive carefully by them. Oh, the occasional paying
customer complains that the trails are not perfectly groomed for
their every visit.

If these few only conceived a fraction of the hard work that Van
Bennett, Skip Truscott, the Forest Service crew and the other
supporters put in to make the Fourth of July area operate every
winter for the enjoyment of its users, they might have the wisdom
to hold their tongues.

A December like December 2006 tests and proves our groomers’
dedication. If you are out on the prepared tracks as the groomers
drive past, give them your thanks that they deserve from us all.

At our next meeting on Tuesday January 2nd, we will have the
final planning for Free Ski day, January 6th. We plan to have the
warming hut manned through the day and the fires blazing both in
the hut and at the fire ring. We will make the final arrangements.

There will be trip planning and reports from the crew as well. We
will start the Rock Soup Event planning for early February and
the Poker Ski Event planning as well.

We have been working towards a program the Scotchman’s Peak Area
of the West Cabinet Mountains, east of Sandpoint, but a larger
issue came up this past month.

For several years we have nursed along the old Alpine Snow Cat
that grooms the area. About five years ago we acquired a new
machine, which allowed us to expand the area and create new
skiing opportunities on the 905 Loop and this year out Roads 614
and 1575.

Many of you know we are working to groom an area out Road 614 for
skate skiers and at least make accessible the country beyond Rose
Saddle for more primitive skiing experiences. The sad fact is
that the old snow cat will not support our needs and may not
survive to see our goals achieved. The old girl is certainly
obsolete, may be a museum piece and certainly is not going to
support the type of grooming the club members see in the future
at the area.

We have a machine in mind that will do what we require.
The cost is in the neighborhood of $25,000 with tax.

The answer to new equipment needs has always been developing and
successfully obtaining an Idaho Parks and Recreation Grant. We
set out on this course again recently, but ran into a new and
major impediment along this path. The program requires a 50%
match for equipment.

So how do you raise $12,500, when you are a modest sized group of
folks? We have some ideas, but the collective group may have some
better ideas. I would like to give over the usual program time
for brain storming session on just this subject. We need your
help to find a solution to this hurdle early so we can move
forward as an an equal partner, when we apply for funds from the
state. I hope you will all turn out and lend a hand. You may have
the answer the club is looking for.

#24

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:46 am
Subject: Dec. Meeting and News

yarider

Offline

Panhandle Nordic Club

The latest newsletter is on the website.
http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Here are the highlights.

Fourth of July should be groomed for this weekend.

Meeting Dec 5, Tuesday, 7PM Fernan Ranger Station

Remember this meeting is the Cookie Exchange and also ...

Bring Extra Cookies to Give to the Highway Snowplow Crew who plow
our parking lot out of the goodness of their hearts (and for cookies)

For more news -- see the web site.

Hilma

#23

From: "Donna K and Geoff W Harvey" <ziggys@...>
Date: Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:24 am
Subject: Re: Change of e-mail address

ziggys@...

Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club Minutes from November 14, 2006 Meeting

United States Forest Service

Fernan Ranger Station

Coeur d�Alene, Idaho

7 pm

The meeting was called to order by President Geoff Harvey. Old members and newcomers were welcomed. The treasurer�s report was given. Club officers who were present, were introduced. Some of the new expansion efforts at the 4^th of July Ski And Snowshoe area were outlined. The new snowshoe trail will be 15 miles long. Ski trails have been extended out Road 1575 and 614 to Skateaway and will be groomed. It�s not flat, however. The Parks and Recreation Department has requested that the club provide a detailed map. Geoff and Glenn will be working on GPS for the area and creating a new and more accurate map.

There is a new shelter A frame 2.5 miles beyond the new outhouse. It was built by Ian Truscott with help his fellow scouts. We are currently looking for a new, very small wood stove to serve this shelter. Next year, the club would like to build a porch shelter so that the door will always open when the snow is deep.

Someone sawed off the gates leading to the ski area. This is a serious crime involving federal property and the USFS is taking this seriously. Other USFS gates in other areas were also cut. The club�s wood stove was stolen over the summer and Don St. George has made a new one for the original warming hut. From now on, the stove will be removed at the end of ski season.

More work has been done removing berms alongside the ski trails. Work day went well, although the turnout was light.

The USFS Access Trail plan is still in planning stages. Until a plan is adopted by the USFS, the club probably won�t receive a final decision on expansion for the 4^th of July area into more non-motorized trails.

Park and Rec�s Leo Hennessey informed Geoff that all the recreation areas have an advisory and that the Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club is the advisory group for 4^th of July. Therefore, votes must be taken and notes must be kept as to decisions affecting the ski and snowshoe area.

Roberta Ricb made a motion to purchase a stove for the new hut. Jackie McNamara seconded the motion; the motion passed.

Dwight McCain made a motion to place signs on the ski and snowshoe area. Betty Schneider seconded the motion; the motion passed.

Vera Taggart suggested the club color code the signs or use a symbol to direct people to the various trails so that skiers and snowshoers can tell if they are on the correct trail. Glenn Truscott and Van will think this suggestion through and report back to the club at a future meeting.

Van Bennett said that there are plans to build a bridge for the gap on the snowshoe trail. Judy Waring made a motion to purchase lumber for the bridge. Roberta Rich seconded the motion; the motion passed.

Jackie McNamara made a motion to raise the dues to $15 per household per year. Dwight McCain seconded the motion; the motion passed.

Geoff reminded the membership to be sure to designate Area 11 on their Park n Ski permits. That way, the money comes back to the club for improvement of the 4^th of July Ski and Snowshoe area.

Some early trips are planned: Lost Trail near Darby, Montana is planned for the three day Martin Luther King weekend, January 13-15. That area has both cross country and downhill ski areas. There is a little cabin-motel where club members could stay. There is a sign up sheet for this trip on the table. Old and new members were encouraged to bring trip suggestions to the next meeting and sign up sheets.

Geoff would also like to do a day trip ski to Frater Lake in NE Washington State near Usk.

The Ya I Du Ski program was explained and the prizes were displayed. 200 kilometers (k�s) for a mug, 500 k�s for a bigger mug, 1000 k�s for a tee shirt, and 2000 k�s for a vest. The members explained to the newcomers that one need not ski the entire number of k�s in one season; k�s were cumulative from season to season.

The December meeting includes the cookie exchange. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring cookies to exchange. If you bring 12 cookies, you may take 12 cookies brought by someone else. However, the club encourages members and guests to bring extra cookies. These cookies are collected for the Idaho Transportation Department snowplow crew. They plow our parking lot at 4^th of July for us and they are much appreciated. The club likes to put together a gift basket each year. Jackie Beery delivers the basket.

Club special events were outlined:

January 6 is Free Ski Day and the public can ski at 4^th of July Ski and Snowshoe area without a park and ski sticker. Also other areas, such as Farragut, are included in this Free Ski Day. The club hopes to have some ski instruction for beginners. Many club members are experienced skiers and would like to teach others to enjoy the sport.

Feb 3 is Rock Soup. Members and guests bring a can of something to put in the soup or bring bread or cookies or hot chocolate. One club member is appointed to bring soup stock and someone stays to watch over the soup while everyone else skis out and meets at dusk back at the warming hut for soup, bread cookies and hot (or cold) drinks.

Best Hand Fun Ski is February 24. This is the biggest money making project of the year for the club. This project funds many club activities and helps to maintain the ski area and to improve it. People pay to get their poker hand. Members pay less than non members. The event is well advertised and the turnout is usually very good if the weather is good. Participants ski around the course and receive a card at each stop. The best hands get to pick the top three prizes. Usually everyone goes home with a prize. The club members either donate prizes or solicit prizes from local businesses. Some past prizes were skis, a night at a bed and breakfast, a gift certificate to a resort, outdoor equipment of all sorts or clothing. Other prizes include dinner certificates, gourmet foods, winter hats, gloves, free ski waxing, health club passes, and many other types of prizes usually related to outdoor activities.

Hiking meeting: The April meeting is the meeting that is held to decide which hikes the club members will do over the summer. Some members only hike; they don�t ski. Everyone is encouraged to participate and to bring their ideas for hikes to the meeting. Proposals are listed on the board and the members decide by consensus which hikes they will do. Besides hiking, the club also plans canoe and bike trips, or a combination of hiking, biking, and canoe trips. Hikes can range from a short hike of 3 miles to overnight weekend or longer backpacking trips into wilderness areas and anything in between.

The meeting was adjourned.

----- Original Message -----

From: kek@...

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 1:19 PM

Subject: [panhandlenordic] Change of e-mail address

Did you receive a change of e-mail address for Kay Kindig? If not, please make
the following change:
new e-mail address is: kek49@...

Thank you
K

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#22

From: kek@...
Date: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:19 pm
Subject: Change of e-mail address

kek@...

Did you receive a change of e-mail address for Kay Kindig?  If not, please make
the following change:
new e-mail address is:   kek49@...

Thank you
K

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#21

From: kek@...
Date: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:10 pm
Subject: Change if address

kek@...

Please change e-mail address for Kay Kindig to:  kek49@...

Delete the old icehouse address ASAP.

Thank you
Kay

#20

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu Nov 9, 2006 5:48 am
Subject: November Meeting

yarider

Offline

Panhandle Nordic Club News

First Meeting of the Season. Tuesday November 14th, 7 PM, Fernan
Ranger Station. Go Around Back, through gate and downstairs.

The Program is on the latest winter ware for keeping warm and dry
while being active.

Park & Ski Stickers will sold. Have your license plate number
handy.

Please read the Newsletter.
The Latest News is Posted on the Website.
http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Also the web page has a new look. I'm still working on it.
Please let me know at the meeting if it downloads to slow, or any
other comments.

Thanks,
Hilma

#19

From: "corinnewcsn" <corinnewcsn@...>
Date: Tue Nov 7, 2006 9:12 pm
Subject: WCSN To broadcast the Alpine Ski season

corinnewcsn

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Wondering where you can catch all the action of the upcoming FIS-
Alpine Ski season? There's only one place providing LIVE coverage:
the World Championship Sports Network (WCSN). Join us as we follow
all the action live and on-demand, including Men's and Woman's Super
G, snowboarding, nordic combined, freestyle and ski jumping events,
starting Nov. 11 from Levi, Finland. You'll get on-demand video,
highlights, photo galleries, editorials and much, much more. Visit
www.WCSN.com today, and don't miss one minute of action!

WCSN is dedicated to bringing your favorite Olympic-style sports
programming, including Alpine Skiing, cross-country skiing,
snowboarding, freestyle, nordic combined, and ski jumping to fans
around the world. By subscribing to WCSN, we can continue to offer
your favorite sports when you want it, where you want it.

Visit www.WCSN.com for details and join today!

#18

From: VTagg@...
Date: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:05 am
Subject: Re: Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

VTagg@...

I am sorry , we were in Spokane and couldn;t make it back by 9. We had another event at noon. Maybe another one can be scheduled? v.

#17

From: "van" <trivan@...>
Date: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:44 pm
Subject: Re: Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

trivan@...

work party only 5 club members showed up not good . v

----- Original Message -----

From: Donna K and Geoff W Harvey

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:30 PM

Subject: Re: [panhandlenordic] Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

Hi Hilma, we're back. We got both messages. Jim did say he thought some people weren't getting them. We have got to train people to check the website, but Jim says people don't know how to get into websites. I think maybe a demonstration is in order at a meeting or something. Anyway, we had a great vacation and just got back a couple of hours ago. Geoff will be talking to you. ..d

----- Original Message -----

From: Hilma Volk

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:07 AM

Subject: [panhandlenordic] Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

Sorry to keep sending emails. Delete this if you already got it.

But I'm trying to figure out why some people are not getting the

emails, so I've changed the email address I send them from.

Dear Panhandle Nordic Members:

The new newsletter is posted on the web.
Go to http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Click on the link under the logo.

Highlights:

Work day at Fourth of July. Saturday October 21.
Meet at Fourth of July 9AM
Wear: rugged clothes and gloves.
Bring tools if you have them: lopping shears, shovels, spades
Bring: water and lunch
See website for more details.

First Meeting Tue, November 14th Fernan Ranger Station 7PM
After that meetings are first Tuesday of the month.

Swap Meets: These have x-country gear as well as the downhill
stuff.

The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Swap will be on Saturday, October
28th at the Spokane Interstate Fair Grounds on Broadway and
Havana in Spokane.
To sell items register them, Friday, October 27th from 3-9 PM.

A week later the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol sponsored swap occurs
on November 4th at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds 9AM - 3PM.
bring in items for sale on Friday 3-9 PM on Government Way in
Coeur d�Alene.

Fitness Fanatics (12145 E. Trent) has their preseason sale that
traditionally has great bargains.
Not sure of the date.

If you are outfitting young skiers (or yourself), these swaps are
the economical way to go.

#16

From: "Donna K and Geoff W Harvey" <ziggys@...>
Date: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:30 pm
Subject: Re: Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

ziggys@...

Hi Hilma, we're back. We got both messages. Jim did say he thought some people weren't getting them. We have got to train people to check the website, but Jim says people don't know how to get into websites. I think maybe a demonstration is in order at a meeting or something. Anyway, we had a great vacation and just got back a couple of hours ago. Geoff will be talking to you. ..d

----- Original Message -----

From: Hilma Volk

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:07 AM

Subject: [panhandlenordic] Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

Sorry to keep sending emails. Delete this if you already got it.

But I'm trying to figure out why some people are not getting the

emails, so I've changed the email address I send them from.

Dear Panhandle Nordic Members:

The new newsletter is posted on the web.
Go to http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Click on the link under the logo.

Highlights:

Work day at Fourth of July. Saturday October 21.
Meet at Fourth of July 9AM
Wear: rugged clothes and gloves.
Bring tools if you have them: lopping shears, shovels, spades
Bring: water and lunch
See website for more details.

First Meeting Tue, November 14th Fernan Ranger Station 7PM
After that meetings are first Tuesday of the month.

Swap Meets: These have x-country gear as well as the downhill
stuff.

The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Swap will be on Saturday, October
28th at the Spokane Interstate Fair Grounds on Broadway and
Havana in Spokane.
To sell items register them, Friday, October 27th from 3-9 PM.

A week later the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol sponsored swap occurs
on November 4th at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds 9AM - 3PM.
bring in items for sale on Friday 3-9 PM on Government Way in
Coeur d�Alene.

Fitness Fanatics (12145 E. Trent) has their preseason sale that
traditionally has great bargains.
Not sure of the date.

If you are outfitting young skiers (or yourself), these swaps are
the economical way to go.

#15

From: "Hilma Volk" <hilmav@...>
Date: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:07 pm
Subject: Work Day, Saturday, Fourth of July Pass

hilmav@...

Sorry to keep sending emails. Delete this if you already got it.

But I'm trying to figure out why some people are not getting the

emails, so I've changed the email address I send them from.

Dear Panhandle Nordic Members:

The new newsletter is posted on the web.
Go to http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Click on the link under the logo.

Highlights:

Work day at Fourth of July. Saturday October 21.
Meet at Fourth of July 9AM
Wear: rugged clothes and gloves.
Bring tools if you have them: lopping shears, shovels, spades
Bring: water and lunch
See website for more details.

First Meeting Tue, November 14th Fernan Ranger Station 7PM
After that meetings are first Tuesday of the month.

Swap Meets: These have x-country gear as well as the downhill
stuff.

The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Swap will be on Saturday, October
28th at the Spokane Interstate Fair Grounds on Broadway and
Havana in Spokane.
To sell items register them, Friday, October 27th from 3-9 PM.

A week later the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol sponsored swap occurs
on November 4th at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds 9AM - 3PM.
bring in items for sale on Friday 3-9 PM on Government Way in
Coeur d�Alene.

Fitness Fanatics (12145 E. Trent) has their preseason sale that
traditionally has great bargains.
Not sure of the date.

If you are outfitting young skiers (or yourself), these swaps are
the economical way to go.

#14

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:34 am
Subject: Work Day Saturday at Fourth of July Pass

yarider

Offline

This is a repeat of the message that was sent October 5. I am testing to see if people are getting the email.

Dear Panhandle Nordic Members:

The new newsletter is posted on the web.
Go to http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Click on the link under the logo.

Highlights:

Work day at Fourth of July. Saturday October 21.
Meet at Fourth of July 9AM
Wear: rugged clothes and gloves.
Bring tools if you have them: lopping shears, shovels, spades
Bring: water and lunch
See website for more details.

First Meeting Tue, November 14th Fernan Ranger Station 7PM
After that meetings are first Tuesday of the month.

Swap Meets: These have x-country gear as well as the downhill
stuff.

The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Swap will be on Saturday, October
28th at the Spokane Interstate Fair Grounds on Broadway and
Havana in Spokane.
To sell items register them, Friday, October 27th from 3-9 PM.

A week later the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol sponsored swap occurs
on November 4th at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds 9AM - 3PM.
bring in items for sale on Friday 3-9 PM on Government Way in
Coeur d’Alene.

Fitness Fanatics (12145 E. Trent) has their preseason sale that
traditionally has great bargains.
Not sure of the date.

If you are outfitting young skiers (or yourself), these swaps are
the economical way to go.

#13

From: fof1@...
Date: Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:30 pm
Subject: Human-buttons

fof1@...

This message is about Human beings, Democracy, UNHCR, Refugees, The Iraqis,
Islam, Kurds, Human rights, Respect, Money, Donations, Angelina Jolie,
Pavarotti, Giorgio Armani, Donors, Peace, History, Campaigns and about you if
you care about these words.

Hi there,

I am SAM, an Iraqi refugee living in Lebanon at the moment; I have spent the
last 10 years of my life as a refugee registered with the UNHCR in Beirut. The
last 4 years, I have spent as an activist for peace and human rights (especially
refugees and asylum seekers) on the Internet; I'm also books author and ebooks
publisher. I have launched many campaigns to improve our situation as refugees
in Lebanon and hopefully bring more understanding to our problems worldwide. I
helped make many changes and improvements at the UNHCR office in Beirut; I used
the Internet as the field for my activities (you can read more about that in my
free ebook 'MY CAMPAIGNS'). All my ebooks are free and could be download from my
sites.

This is my newest campaign, it's about the illegal and humiliating actions of
the UNHCR, who using photos of refugees as banners and human-buttons to collect
money. This is an abuse of the dignity and humanity of the refugees and must
stop immediately and a clear public apology present by The United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees. My friends, I am talking about the pictures you can
see here:
http://www.tbns.net/un77/human-buttons.htm
Where you can read the rest of this message as web page.

Also you can read my new campaign 'Urgent, we need smile' here:
http://home.graffiti.net/lebanon2/smile.html

For more info about UNHCR and life of refugees you can read my free ebooks. I
invite you as fellow humans and members of the world community to support my
campaign by reading my article on my site and see the human-buttons. The
campaign is to support and improve the UNHCR http://www.unhcr.ch especially
after the last scandals in the UN and UNHCR, just for example:

The refugees allege that UNHCR staff is selling most of the food items they are
supposed to be supplied.
"They aren't supplying sufficient food to us because they sell most of the food
items," they allege: http://allafrica.com/stories/200503140214.html
  Here is another example: Burmese Refugees Withdraw Protest Against UNHCR 
http://www.mizzima.com/archives/news-in-2005/news-in-april/12-April05-22.htm

"We make demonstration and fast because the UNHCR office in Cairo did nothing
for our problem..." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4440730.stm

Together we will build better world.

You could reach me fast via this form: http://unwes.batcave.net/email_me.htm and
if you like to know more about me, you can google for my name 'osam altaee'.

Thanks
THE TRUTH WARRIOR
http://freeweb.jamieweb.com/lebanon

#12

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Fri Oct 6, 2006 2:41 am
Subject: News Panhandle Nordic

yarider

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Dear Panhandle Nordic Members:

The new newsletter is posted on the web.
Go to http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Click on the link under the logo.

Highlights:

Work day at Fourth of July. Saturday October 21.
Meet at Fourth of July 9AM
Wear: rugged clothes and gloves.
Bring tools if you have them: lopping shears, shovels, spades
Bring: water and lunch
See website for more details.

First Meeting Tue, November 14th Fernan Ranger Station 7PM
After that meetings are first Tuesday of the month.

Swap Meets: These have x-country gear as well as the downhill
stuff.

The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Swap will be on Saturday, October
28th at the Spokane Interstate Fair Grounds on Broadway and
Havana in Spokane.
To sell items register them, Friday, October 27th from 3-9 PM.

A week later the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol sponsored swap occurs
on November 4th at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds 9AM - 3PM.
bring in items for sale on Friday 3-9 PM on Government Way in
Coeur d’Alene.

Fitness Fanatics (12145 E. Trent) has their preseason sale that
traditionally has great bargains.
Not sure of the date.

If you are outfitting young skiers (or yourself), these swaps are
the economical way to go.

#11

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:12 am
Subject: RE: Forest Service Plan

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This is a reminder to send your comments on the Forest Service Plan

You should all have received by real mail the special Newsletter that
Goeff Harvey sent out.

This is that portion of the newsletter in case you no longer have it.
It is also on the web site.

Also on the website is the info and color photos of the New warming
hut.
http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Appeal To Our Members for Forest plan comment

Dear Panhandle Nordic Club Member:

As you may be aware the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are currently
accepting comment on the revised Forest Plan. This plan will be the
general management blueprint for these National Forests for the next
fifteen years. The Fourth of July Park and Ski Area that the club
maintains is located wholly on public land administered by the Forest
Service. The cross-country ski area is addressed in the draft plan with
the designation as management #7/Primary Recreation Area. The Forest
Service will alter its plan based in part on what it hears from the
public.

It is important to the future of the ski area that the Forest
Service receives letters of comment from you supporting the designation
in the draft plan. In the process statements of support for the club�s
proposed expansion of the area South along Forest Road 614 and
inclusion of more snowshoe, cross-country ski and skate ski routes will
bolster our position with the Forest Service.

The most effective form of comment is letters authored by individuals.

The following talking points are suggested:

Support for the designation of the Fourth of July Area South of
Interstate 90 as designated in the draft plan: Management #7/Primary
Recreation Area for cross country skiing with the exclusion of snow
machine or other motorized uses by the general public during the winter
months and exclusion of motorized recreation on all but Forest Road 614
during the snow free months.

Note that the area has had this use for the past sixteen years and that
during the summer months it attracts hikers, mountain bikers and
equestrians who appreciate the maintained trails and wish to avoid
motorized uses.

Support expansion of the Fourth of July Park & Ski Area along Forest
Road 614 to at least Rose Creek Saddle with the development of skate
ski, additional cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. Support the
opportunity for backcountry skiing in the area to the south and west of
Rose Creek Saddle with motorized travel excluded during the winter
months.

Support of late Spring, Summer and Fall motorized use of only Forest
Roads 614, 459 (Beauty Creek - Coeur d�Alene Mountain), 438 (Beauty
Saddle Road) and 539 (Rose Creek Road) and closure of all others roads
and trails to motorized use to permit an area emphasizing hiking,
mountain biking and equestrian pursuits.

The comment period ends August 10, 2006. A separate travel planning
process is underway for the Coeur d�Alene River Ranger District. The
club is participating in the development of a draft plan as this
affects the ski area. When the draft plan is put out for public
comment, we will inform you.

The Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club appreciates any support that
you can lend as comment to the Forest Service on its Forest Plan. The
proper direction of the Forest Plan

will permit the club working with the Forest Service and State of Idaho
to improve the area and in so doing, your outdoor experiences.

Please send comments to:
KIPZ Forest Plan Revision
Att: Jodi Kramer
USFS
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d�Alene, Idaho 83815-8363
r1_kipz_revision@...
(208)765-7235

#10

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Thu May 11, 2006 3:36 am
Subject: Hiking Vikings

yarider

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Hiking Vikings will meet at ShopKo on Ironwood at 9 am on Saturday, May 13 to go to Turnbull Wildlife Refuge. They will stop at the Pleasantview onramp to pick up the Post Falls-Rathdrum group and will go to Cheney, Exit 270 and decide on their hike. Bring along binoculars, your lunch, something to drink, and a food item to share. Barbara Rostad for questions 777-1030

From: "Donna K and Geoff W Harvey" <ziggys@...>
Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:26 am
Subject: Re: correction to hiking schedule

ziggys@...

Thanks, Hilma. The bike/hike today at Turnbull was good. I hiked, others biked, all in all it was nice. d

----- Original Message -----

From: volkano@...

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 9:30 PM

Subject: [panhandlenordic] correction to hiking schedule

Note: Change to hiking schedule.
Bea Christopherson says her phone number is 651-6748 She's doing the Slate Creek Hike.

Do you need to email the club members?

It's easy. Just email your message to panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

The above change has been made to the hiking schedule on the web site.
To view the schedule (if you deleted it) go to http://panhandlenordicclub.com and follow the link just below the logo.

Hilma

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:30 am
Subject: correction to hiking schedule

yarider

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Note: Change to hiking schedule.
Bea Christopherson says her phone number is 651-6748 She's doing the Slate Creek Hike.

Do you need to email the club members?

It's easy. Just email your message to panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

The above change has been made to the hiking schedule on the web site.
To view the schedule (if you deleted it) go to http://panhandlenordicclub.com and follow the link just below the logo.

Hilma

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:07 pm
Subject: forgot attachment

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I forgot attachments.

They are the same, but the html file should open directly to your internet browser.

Happy Spring.

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:55 pm
Subject: Panhandle Activity Schedule

yarider

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=95e24c87-8732-48d5-8689-ab826e7b8fdf&DisplayLang=en

Panhandle Nordic Club Members:

Attached is the spring/summer activity schedule.

The first one is April 22
Easy Mountain Bike Ride at Turnbill National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 8 AM at Albertson Parking Lot on Ironwood Drive. Park near Jack in the Box on east side of parking lot at

Bring mountain bike, not tour bike—the trail is gravel.
Leader: Geoff Harvey 762-1246 ziggys@...

40 minutes west of Spokane. If you want to go there directly: Drive south on I-90 to Cheney exit and in Cheney about half way through town look for sign to the left to Turnbull. Well marked.

If your computer cannot open the attached file, you can download a free Microsoft Word Viewer.
The link is at the bottom of this email.

I will be posting this schedule on the website plus the minutes of the March and April Meetings.

They should be on the website by tomorrow, April 18.
http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Remember to click the links at the top of the page, under the logo.

Now, on a personal note. As many of you know, I am a massage therapist. (a darn good one, by
the way). After 8 years with the Spa at the Coeur d'Alene Resort (15 years doing massage) I
am going out on my own. I will be doing outcalls to homes and businesses, plus I have access
to an office.

If any of you can help spread the word, I will be eternally grateful. (this gratitude can take the
form of massages).

I am making up flyers and have a web page at http://www.cdamassage.com

Thanks,
Hilma

To Download Microsoft Word Viewer

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:52 pm
Subject: Panhandle activity schedule

yarider

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=95e24c87-8732-48d5-8689-ab826e7b8fdf&DisplayLang=en

Bring mountain bike, not tour bike—the trail is gravel.
Leader: Geoff Harvey 762-1246 ziggys@...

40 minutes west of Spokane. If you want to go there directly: Drive south on I-90 to Cheney exit and in Cheney about half way through town look for sign to the left to Turnbull. Well marked.

If your computer cannot open the attached file, you can download a free Microsoft Word Viewer.
The link is at the bottom of this email.

I will be posting this schedule on the website plus the minutes of the March and April Meetings.

They should be on the website by tomorrow, April 18.
http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Remember to click the links at the top of the page, under the logo.

I am making up flyers and have a web page at http://www.cdamassage.com

Thanks,
Hilma

To Download Microsoft Word Viewer

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Fri Apr 7, 2006 4:58 am
Subject: Hiking Vikings First Hike

yarider

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To Panhandle Nordic Club Members:

April 8, Saturday English Point.
Take Hwy 95 North to Lancaster Road, go east (right) about 7 miles, turn r ight, continue 3.6 miles, turn right on English point road a nd then left into parking lot.

Dress appropriately, bring lunch and something to share with group.

Hike starts at 10 am.

Info from Barbara Rostad 777-1030

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Fri Mar 3, 2006 1:45 am
Subject: Panhandle March Newsletter

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The March Newsletter is posted on our website:

http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com Newest links are always on top under the logo.
Click on "March Newsletter"

Van reports: Ski Conditions at 4th of July --

2" new snow soft but skiable. This was at 11:30 today, March 2.

From: "" <volkano@...>
Date: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:34 am
Subject: Panhandle Nordic Club Activities

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Panhandle Nordic Club Activities For February

Sunday, Feb. 19^th

--Rock Soup starts at 3:00 to put something in the soup pot and then ski the loop at 4^th of July. Bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to have at 5:00. Come warm up in the cabin. Howard will have a fire going.

Sunday, Feb. 26^th

--Best Hand Fun Ski at 4^th of July. Starts at 11:00 with check in and event starts at 12:30 and prizes awarded at 2:30.

--We are still in need of card dealers for skiing and snowshoe courses. Contact Jim McMillen (667-0222) to see where you can volunteer.

--If you are getting a prize, please get the name and address of the business and send this to Donna Harvey and/or bring on the day of the event. We post a list of prizes and donors and will send thank you notes to businesses and individuals who participated