Sheriff: No Hydroplane Compromise

Diamond Cup hydroplane race organizers aren’t giving up, despite Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger’s decision to deny them a permit this year. Coeur d’Alene attorney John Magnuson, who represents Diamond Cup president Doug Miller and organizers, said Idaho code No. 67-7030 requires applications for such races to be filed “at least 30 days prior” to the event. In this case the races are Labor Day weekend. So, he believes, time isn’t up. … Wolfinger, pictured, said last week he was denying a water-event permit because organizers failed to meet “several of the required criteria for the event by the July 1, 2014, deadline.” So, Magnuson believes Diamond Cup organizers could try and meet the criteria and apply again, 30 days before the races begin. Wolfinger said Monday he stands by his decision for this year/ David Cole , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Are you glad the sheriff is sticking by his guns?