Ellington

Legals September 30, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-491 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHOSHONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORA JEAN GARNER, Date of Death: 7/8/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 8th day of September, 2017. /S/: RICHARD P. GARNER, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. P.O. Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 SHO LEGAL 2679 SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, 2017

Karen Yvonne Thacker, 78

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Karen Yvonne Thacker, 78, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away at the home of her daughter, Terri Sink of Osburn, on September 20, 2017. She was born April 10, 1939 in Ellendale, North Dakota; Karen was the daughter of Harold and Mary Ann (Holmes) Shellabarger.

Event calendar 9/30-10/5

Saturday, Sept. 30

Defying death at this year's Fall for History

WALLACE––One of America’s best preserved cities will be celebrating its heritage with a four-day Fall for History Festival on October 5-8.

SCSO: Man arrested following high speed pursuit

WALLACE — On September 27th 2017 at 7:45pm, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a battery that had just occurred in Silverton, Idaho.

Darren Lee McKinnon, 35

Darren Lee McKinnon, 35

KPD Roll Call 9/19-9/26

•Citizen contact in parking lot of Kellogg PD. Subject got a handcuff locked on his hand, requesting assistance in removal. Novelty pair of handcuffs (no pink fur) that do not take regular handcuff keys. Subject was advised to go to the Fire Station for removal (bolt cutters not an axe). I was notified later that the subject never showed. Unknown result except on our end that we could not disengage the handcuff with our keys.

Firehouse Weekly 9/20-9/26

09/20/2017

The Brew Review: Vindicator IPA

Not your standard IPA...or would it be THE standard?

The Brew Review: Sunset Irish Red

As summer fades into the sunset, look forward to another kind of sunset this fall.

Jail Bookings

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Karen Yvonne Thacker, 78

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Karen Yvonne Thacker, 78, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away at the home of her daughter, Terri Sink of Osburn, on September 20, 2017. She was born April 10, 1939 in Ellendale, North Dakota; Karen was the daughter of Harold and Mary Ann (Holmes) Shellabarger.

Legals September 27, 2017

STATE TIMBER SALE CR300646, GRAND PIERCE A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 1806 Main Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861, at 1:00 p.m. local time, on October 4, 2017, Wednesday for an estimated 6,885 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $137,273.40 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,372,734.00. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price is $204.67 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 23 and 26, Township 44N, Range 01E, B.M., Shoshone County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department's timber sale website at https://apps.idl.idaho.gov/timbersale or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, St. Maries, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 245-4551 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. SHO LEGAL 2668 SEPT. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

Event Calendar 9/25-9/3

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Civics requirement nothing to stress over

KELLOGG — A change in Idaho education legislation, that took place in 2016, now requires high school seniors to pass a civics test in order to graduate.

Jail Bookings

Monday, September 26, 2017

MHS students use local trail as part of history lesson

MULLAN — Last week students from Mullan High School took a field trip to the Route of the Hiawatha as part of local history lesson from history teacher Mr. Paul Elston.

Silver Valley Sports Wrap Sept. 18 - Sept. 24

Tigers fired up for spirit week events

MULLAN ­— It appears school pride is still alive and well in the small Silver Valley town of Mullan, Idaho.

Della Fay Bernhart, 87

Della Fay Bernhart, 87, passed away September 21, 2017 at Hospice House of North Idaho. She was born in Wardner , Idaho, on April 5th 1930 to Robert Glenn and Zelda M. (Upchurch) Reynolds.

Book Review: THE CONFESSION by John Grisham

In the Northeast Texas town of Sloan, a high school cheerleader has gone missing without a trace.

SCSO wanted felonies and misdemeanors

WALLACE— The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office currently has more than 1,000 active warrants. Most warrants for contempt or failing to appear may be taken care of by contacting the court and/or paying the unpaid fines.

Legals September 23, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-491 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHOSHONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORA JEAN GARNER, Date of Death: 7/8/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 8th day of September, 2017. /S/: RICHARD P. GARNER, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. P.O. Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 SHO LEGAL 2679 SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, 2017

Mayor's Corner

It’s now a race to finish up work on our project for this season.

Jail Bookings

Monday, September 18, 2017

Event calendar 9/23-9/29

Saturday, Sept. 23

Man involved in standoff commits suicide

PINEHURST ­­— A seemingly tense situation that occurred last Saturday between local law enforcement and a suicidal man came to a tragic end Monday when the man took his own life.

A new roof for the old Mission

CATALDO — The Historic Cataldo Mission has been receiving much-needed repairs over the summer, including the daunting task of replacing the 40-year old roof of the church.

Tigers get clawed up by other Tigers

It was a tough night for the Mullan Tigers as they fell to the Kendrick Tigers 52-8 on Mullan’s homecoming.

Tax aide needs more volunteers

Many years ago a good friend and tax-aide volunteer first told me about the program and that it was open to people of all ages not just senior citizens.

Chicken Scratch

Rural schools funding in limbo

WALLACE — Each year, Shoshone County receives a chunk of money from the Federal Government in the form of Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds.

It's party time!

The Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual auction this coming Friday night and it looks like it’s going to be a wild night.

Firehouse weekly 9/13-9/20

09/13/2017

Tough stretch for Wildcats

By JOSH MCDONALD

Keeping warm, staying active, and having fun!

SMELTERVILLE — Reported on by the News-Press earlier this year, Shoshone County ranked second to last among Idaho counties in overall health.

KPD Roll Call 9/12-9/19

•Shots fired call up Wardner, multiple callers. It seems someone was shooting at a coyote on the hillside as the coyote could be heard in all of Wardner- Cleared unable to locate.

Death Notice

William “Bill” Thomas Croel, 62, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away September 13, 2017, at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born December 9, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan.

Helen M. Herndon, 80

Helen M. Herndon passed away at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on September 17, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born on August 15, 1937 in Pomeroy, Washington to Gilbert and Martha Morris. When she was five, she moved to Spokane with her parents and siblings, Elizabeth and Charles. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes grade school and graduated from Holy Names Academy in 1956. After graduation, she began working at the Rockwood Clinic. She then met Richard (Dick) Herndon, the brother of her best friend Mary Ellen Herndon, and they were married at Saint Augustine’s parish in Spokane in 1959. Helen and Dick eventually moved to Wallace, Idaho where they raised their family of four children. Both Helen and Dick loved living in Wallace and spending time with family and friends camping up the North Fork or on Coeur d’Alene Lake, marching in the kazoo band as part of the Wallace Elks parade, and the annual Christmas tree hunts. She loved decorating for the holidays, especially at Christmas, and was renowned for her Christmas cookies. Helen and Dick also enjoyed ocean cruises and annual winter trips to Hawaii. She was an avid Gonzaga University basketball supporter and enjoyed cheering them on with her family.

David Alan Hill, 67

David Alan Hill, 67 of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on September 18, 2017 at his home. He was born August 30, 1950 in Long Beach, California; David was the son of Theodore and Elma (Marquez) Hill.

Legals September 20, 2017

STATE TIMBER SALE CR300646, GRAND PIERCE A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 1806 Main Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861, at 1:00 p.m. local time, on October 4, 2017, Wednesday for an estimated 6,885 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $137,273.40 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,372,734.00. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price is $204.67 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 23 and 26, Township 44N, Range 01E, B.M., Shoshone County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department's timber sale website at https://apps.idl.idaho.gov/timbersale or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, St. Maries, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 245-4551 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. SHO LEGAL 2668 SEPT. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

Kudos korner

We would like to thank Guy and Elizabeth Seiferd, the owners of the McConnell Hotel, for their generous “block party”.

Block party!

This past weekend the owners of McConnell Hotel decided to have a “Block Party” for most of Saturday to help raise some money and bring a little closure to the community.

One big thank you

KELLOGG — Because of how the fire districts in the Silver Valley are designed, Shoshone County Fire District No.1 (SCFD1) firefighter John Miller says it is common for members of responding districts and departments to meet each other on calls for the first time.

Event Calendar 9/20-9/26

Thursday, Sept. 21

Fire danger lowered and restrictions lifted

CATALDO — The Shoshone County Fire Chief’s Association (SCFCA), which includes members from all local fire departments and wildland fire agencies, have determined it is time to lower the fire danger to “Moderate” for the local area effective September 21, 2017.

Huck fest 2017 raises $500 for Pet Rescue

Photo courtesy of CINDY LIEN

Fire cause still under investigation

KELLOGG — It may be some time before an official cause of the McConnell Hotel fire is declared, according to local and state fire officials.

Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to keep young ones safe, offers free safety checks

SMELTERVILLE — Keeping children safe on the road means putting them in the right safety restraint at the right age.

Harry Samuel 'Slim' Woffenden Jr., 88

Harry Samuel “Slim” Woffenden Jr., 88, passed away Sept. 13, 2017, at his home in Eureka, Mont. He was born May 31, 1929, the son of Mr. Harry Samuel and Mrs. Mizpah Woffenden at South Pasadena, Calif. Slim was married to June Francis Baney Woffenden for 64 years.

SCSO wanted misdemeanors

WALLACE— The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office currently has more than 1,000 active warrants. Most warrants for contempt or failing to appear may be taken care of by contacting the court and/or paying the unpaid fines.

Jail Bookings

Friday, September 15, 2017

Death Notice

Hermia Lillian (Clark) Crosby’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 2 pm at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 408 Cedar Street, in Wallace, with Rev. Art Fleming officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hermia’s memory to the church (see above) or the Good Samaritan Volunteer Fund (PO Box 358, Silverton, ID 83867)

Legals September 16, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-491 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHOSHONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORA JEAN GARNER, Date of Death: 7/8/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 8th day of September, 2017. /S/: RICHARD P. GARNER, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. P.O. Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 SHO LEGAL 2679 SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 30, 2017

Mullan School District welcomes its newest staff members

The Mullan School District has welcomed two new teachers to their staff, but neither of them are new to the area.

Event calendar 9/16-9/22

Saturday, Sept. 16

Got bricks?

KELLOGG — The owners of McConnell Hotel have decided that they will be having a “Block Party” on Saturday.

Local minor makes threat to bring weapon to school

WALLACE — On September 14, the Kellogg Police Department was notified of a juvenile, 10 years of age male, Kellogg, who allegedly made threats to bring a weapon to school, the Pinehurst Elementary.

PES gets fresh look

Pinehurst Elementary School got a cool update prior to the school year that has made the school a little bit safer and will even help regulate the temperature inside the school’s offices.

Nice new wheels!

Silver Valley schools and community react to Freeman High tragedy

In the wake of Wednesday’s tragic school shooting in Rockford, Washington, at Freeman High School, the local Silver Valley school administrators issued a statement on how the schools will be moving forward.

Officials: Student killed confronting shooter at high school

ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — A student who opened fire in a hallway at a Washington high school killed a classmate who confronted him Wednesday and wounded three others before being stopped by a staff member, authorities said.

Firehouse weekly 9/6-9/13

09/06/2017

Jail Bookings

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Lady Miners top Mullan in first meeting

MULLAN PAVILION — The Mullan Lady Tigers certainly gave Wa-Hi a scare early on, but in a game of endurance- a short bench can be a killer.

KPD Roll Call 9/6-9/12

•Foot patrol on Main, W Portland, McKinley.

Legals September 13, 2017

STATE TIMBER SALE CR300646, GRAND PIERCE A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 1806 Main Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861, at 1:00 p.m. local time, on October 4, 2017, Wednesday for an estimated 6,885 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $137,273.40 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,372,734.00. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price is $204.67 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 23 and 26, Township 44N, Range 01E, B.M., Shoshone County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department's timber sale website at https://apps.idl.idaho.gov/timbersale or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, St. Maries, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 245-4551 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. SHO LEGAL 2668 SEPT. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

New ownership, same award winning care

KELLOGG ­— The nationally recognized Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation- Mountain Valley center will now be known as Mountain Valley of Cascadia.

Event calendar: Sept. 13-19

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Kellogg thumps Charter in home opener

A slow start can sometimes be like a slap in the face, it has to happen for a team to find that higher gear.

Depot Museum invites you to a reading of “A Child's-Eye View”

WALLACE ­— The public is warmly invited to a reading of selections from the memoir, A Child’s-Eye View and related discussion by Mr. Ron Roizen -- in the Women’s Waiting Room at the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017.

S.A.V.E. Coalition offers free training seminar

By JOSH MCDONALD

The Brew Review: ESB

Classic taste with a bitter twist.

Round'em up!

WALLACE — The Wallace Elks Lodge brought some excitement to the small Idaho town last week when they held their 121st annual roundup.

And they're off!

SMELTERVILLE — If I had one of these lawnmowers growing up, I would have listened to my dad and cut the grass...

Firehouse Weekly 8/29-9/4

08/29/2017

My thoughts on the media and Trump

I am writing this article about our leader and great Republican, President Donald tweeting Putin Trump.

Jail Bookings

Friday, September 8, 2017

Hermia Lillian Crosby, 96

Hermia Lillian (Clark) Crosby died peacefully on September 8, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society, Silver Wood Village (Good Sam) in Silverton, Idaho; she was 96. Hermia was born on December 5, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN to Benjamin William Clark and Hermia Edwards. She graduated from high school there as well as the University of Minnesota. On March 25, 1943, she married Garth Merrill Crosby, also of Minneapolis. After two years in El Paso, Texas and a mining camp in New Mexico, they moved to Wallace, raised two sons, Benjamin and Thomas, and invested their time and energy in the community. In 1968, they bought a cabin at Leaning Pine Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene, where they enjoyed relaxing, boating and welcoming family and friends. Garth died on January 2, 1992.

Steven Michael Anderson, 63

Steven “Steve” Michael Anderson, 63 of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away on September 8, 2017 at his home in Smelterville. He was born June 7, 1954 in Coeur d‘Alene.

SCSO wanted misdemeanors

WALLACE— The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office currently has more than 1,000 active warrants. Most warrants for contempt or failing to appear may be taken care of by contacting the court and/or paying the unpaid fines.

Wildcats maul Maniacs on Lumberjack turf

ST. MARIES –– Monday Night Football isn’t just for the NFL and the Kellogg Wildcats proved that they could win in primetime as they knocked off the Orofino Maniacs 34-24 at St. Maries High School.

Off-road trail to temporarily close next week

The narrow, fenced in, dirt trail located between Interstate 90 and the north side of the Central Impoundment Area (CIA) in Kellogg will be closing this coming Monday.

Legals September 9, 2017

Request for Proposals The Idaho Transportation Department, Consultant Services Section, is soliciting proposals for project development services for the following project: St. Joe River Road, Key No. 19786. Proposals are due on September 19, 2017, no later than 4:00 pm MDT. The solicitation is available for viewing and printing on the following web site: http://itd.idaho.gov/business/?target=consultant-agreements SHO LEGAL 2664 SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 2017

New start, new hope, new school

KELLOGG — The staff and students at Kellogg Middle School had a ceremonial ribbon cutting assembly on Tuesday in the gymnasium of their new (sort of) facility inside the former Sunnyside Elementary School.

Autopsy clears Rickets of manslaughter

WALLACE — After receiving autopsy results, the Shoshone County prosecuting attorney’s office (SCPAO) will not be upgrading Ryan Rickets’ charges from battery to manslaughter.

Event calendar 9/9 to 9/15

Saturday, Sept. 9

Connection lost

KELLOGG — The Shoshone News-Press has received several emails and calls regarding the service outages in the Uptown Kellogg area as a result of the McConnell Hotel fire a week and a half ago.

Cause of elderly woman's death in St. Joe wildfire area determined

WALLACE — The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reports that the 74- year old Emmett, Idaho woman who was found deceased in the St. Joe National Forest earlier last month died as a result of heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Turner selected as Elks parade Grand Marshal

WALLACE — A fixture of the Wallace Elks Lodge and the community as a whole will leading Saturday’s Elks roundup parade.

No foul play suspected in Sunny Slopes structure fire

OSBURN ­— Following two separate investigations by local officials and an independent consulting company, the house fire that occurred in the Sunny Slopes area of Osburn on Aug. 16 has been officially declared an accident.

KPD Roll Call 9/2-9/9

•Dispatched to 500 block of Bunker for suspicious person lingering around someone’s yard. Cleared unfounded.

Jail Bookings

Friday, September 1, 2017

Martin H. Stark, 75

Martin Harold Stark, 75 of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on September 3, 2017 at Silverwood Good Samaritan Village in Silverton. He was born February 25, 1942 in Long Beach, California; Martin was the son of Martin F. and Beulla May (Miller) Stark.

William Raymond Hoffman Smith, 68

William Raymond Hoffman Smith, 68, of Burlington, Wisconsin passed away August 22,2017 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He fought as long as he could and just got tired.

Legals September 6, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE TIMBER FOR SALE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEALED BIDS as hereinafter designated will be received by the Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815, until 4:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, for all timber marked or designated for cutting. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and submission of bids, including appraised prices per species, should be obtained from the above Field Manager. The right is hereby reserved to waive technical defects in this advertisement and to reject any or all bids. The United States reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received whenever such waiver is in the interest of the United States. This sale notice, first published on August 28, 2017, constitutes the decision document for purposes of protests and appeals under 43 CFR subpart 5003 - Administrative Remedies. BLM must receive protests of any sale listed below within 15 days after the first publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize the acceptance of protests in any form other than a signed, written hard copy that is delivered to the physical address of the advertising BLM office. As such the original signed protest must be received by the close of business 4:30 p.m., on the 15th day of the protest period. IN SHOSHONE COUNTY, IDAHO: PD: SEALED BID: PINE POINT TIMBER SALE: All timber designated for cutting on certain Federal lands in Boise Meridian, T. 48 N., R. 2 E., section 8 lots 15, 16; section 9 unsurveyed; section 16 lots 1-6; section 17 lots 19, 21; section 21 lot 1; estimated for the purposes of this sale to be 4,119 M bd. ft /28,056 Tons. No written bid for less than $338,154 will be considered. The minimum deposit with written bid is $33,900. Sealed bids will be opened on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the BLM Coeur d'Alene Field Office, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815. Information on bidding may be obtained Thursday, September 28, 2017. The high bidder will be notified by phone and mail. SHO LEGAL 2654 AUGUST 30, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Silver Valley sports wrap 8/28 to 9/3

After the fire

Imagine that it's any other day.

Event calendar 9/6 to 9/12

Wednesday, Sept. 6

The Brew Review: Red Light Irish Red Ale

You should definitely stop for this red light.

Smoked out

OSBURN — Labor Day was not a good day for anyone to be laboring — or doing anything else outdoors in North Idaho.

Meet the 2017 Elks Pageant contestants!

- Haylie Betham is a senior at Wallace High School. Her favorite class is yearbook because she loves photography and editing. She’s currently in the National Honor Society and is a cheerleader. Some of her special interests include her passion for photography, spending time outdoors, and eating — which she does frequently. Haylie’s plan after graduation is to attend NIC for her general studies, afterward she would like to transfer to U of I to pursue a degree in business in hopes of establishing her own photography business. Haylie is sponsored by the Wallace Drum and Bugle Corps.

Dave Lambert, 75

Dave Lambert, Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Dave passed away on September 2 at Kootenai Memorial Hospital. Born on October 22, 1941 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Ralph and Dora Lambert, the family which included brother, Richard (Dick), and Dave moved to Wardner in 1942. Shortly thereafter, a final move was made to Pinehurst and a sister, Joanne, was born. Dave graduated from Kellogg High School in 1960 and joined the Army where he served for 3 years.

Ensuring the kids are prepared

By JOSH MCDONALD

Silver Valley air quality rated “Moderate”

PINEHURST— As of Monday, Sept. 4 at 11:30 a.m.m The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports that the air quality rating in the Silver Valley is at “Moderate.”

Mustangs too much for Tigers

JOHN DRAGER FIELD — The Mullan Tigers first game back into the 8-man realm of football didn’t go quite according to plan as they fell to the Deary High School Mustangs.

Osburn man injured in logging accident

WALLACE­­ — Logging can be a dangerous profession, especially if things don’t go as you planned.

SCSO wanted misdemeanors

WALLACE— The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office currently has more than 1,000 active warrants. Most warrants for contempt or failing to appear may be taken care of by contacting the court and/or paying the unpaid fines.

Miners own the Dome

KIBBIE DOME — For the second year in a row the Wallace Miners opened their White Pine League conference schedule against the Clearwater Valley Rams inside the University of Idaho’s Kibbie Dome.

Event calendar 9/2-9/8

Saturday, Sept. 2

Virginina 'Gina' Ann Leitte, 74

Virginia “Gina” Ann Leitte, 74, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Aug. 28, 2017, at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 26, 1943, in Fergus Falls, Minn., the second of four children, to Lester J. and Juline (Sundre) Leitte.

PHOTO GALLERY: Uptown Kellogg fire progression

The following pictures will take you through the stages of the McConnell Hotel.