Ellington

Idaho’s weekly unemployment claims reach 117,000

BOISE – Laid-off Idaho workers filed 117,811 initial claims for unemployment benefits during the six weeks of the COVID-19 state of emergency – twice the total number of initial claims filed in all of 2019.

Silver Mountain Resort joins Powder Alliance

Passholders get three free lift tickets at each member resort

$300 million in Idaho Rebound grants available to small businesses

BOISE – Governor Brad Little announced plans on Thursday for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers.

KPD Roll Call: April 22-29

•Extra patrol 500 block W. Mission Ave.

Death notice: Howard John Markve, 76

Howard John Markve, 76, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away January 25, 2020, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born May 9, 1943 in Waubay, South Dakota.

Idaho State Parks reminds visitors to pay motor vehicle entry fee

Parks are a great place to visit during the COVID-19 crisis but visitors are asked to pay their entrance fees to maintain these recreational resources.

County identifies errors on GOP absentee ballot

Corrected ballots to be mailed out Friday

Corrected ballots to be mailed out Friday

We want your pictures!

KELLOGG — Wildcat seniors get your pictures ready!

A new look for Wardner dog registration

WARDNER — There’s a new sheriff in town, well… not really, but there’s a new dog registrar in town and his name is Rick Gilbert.

WHS succeeding in the face of uncertainty

WALLACE — Educators across the country have been forced to adapt in ways that many of them never thought they would due to COVID-19 forced soft-closure of schools.

Don’t forget to mail your vote in

County candidates run unopposed

Thompson Pass open, Moon Pass still snowy

Road crews from the Avery side of Moon Pass slowly worked their way north toward Wallace last week.

Legals for April, 28 2020

Idaho Department of Labor begins making payments for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Labor began making more than $63 million in payments for the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program on Friday, which provides temporary emergency funds of $600 per week for claimants.

‘Why are we tolerating this?’

About 200 turn out for freedom rally in Coeur d’Alene, call for governor to reopen state

Some Montana stores cautiously reopen as restrictions eased

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some Montana businesses began reopening on Monday under the first phase of a new normal as the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the state.

North Idaho COVID-19 count at 65

Shoshone County coronavirus free

Linda Marie Platis 1944-2020

Linda Marie Platis passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by her family, at her home in Meridian, Idaho on April 18th.

First responders breathe easier with donation

KELLOGG — If you have left your home at any point over the last few weeks, you have likely seen someone wearing some sort of mask, either that or you’re wearing one yourself.

Superfund work set to continue

As the weather begins to turn toward consistently warmer temperatures, public works projects across the county are ramping up despite the COVID-19 situation.

Influenza A confirmed, but no coronavirus

Shoshone County COVID-19 update

Don’t lose your head during quarantine

Being cooped up in one place for an extended period of time can be understandably frustrating.

Hagadone Media Group launches grant program

The Hagadone Media Group has created a grant program of up to $1 million in matching advertising funds to assist locally owned businesses during these challenging times.

Legals for April, 24 2020

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Thursday, April 22.

Wallace Elks March Teens of the Month

Photos by KATIE BAUER

Galena Ridge Golf Course opens Saturday

KELLOGG – Galena Ridge Golf Course is set to open on Saturday, April 25. The course, located in Kellogg, Idaho as a subsidiary of Silver Mountain Resort, will be enjoying an opening day earlier than previous years. “The course wintered extremely well, thanks to our new greenhouse tarps,” said Golf Course Superintendent Geoff Haynes. “They’ve kept the greens in better shape through the winter than ever before.”

KPD Roll Call: April 15-22

• Handled a complaint about individuals chopping wood in the street at the 100 block of E. Riverside Avenue. Cleared, NAT.

Local organizations react to Gov. Little's plans for reopening

Gov. Brad Little set forth his plan to reopen Idaho’s economy on Thursday morning when he presented a plan to get businesses back open.

Case count hits 63 according to PHD

The Panhandle Health District (PHD) announced the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 63 in the Panhandle area. Fifty-nine of the cases are in Kootenai County and four in Bonner County.

Elizabeth “Betty” Winkel-McCarver

On April 13, 2020 our family lost the light of our lives, our sun, our north star. Elizabeth

North Idaho COVID-19 cases reach 60

Shoshone County remains coronavirus free

Dorothy Lee Partlow, 79

Dorothy Lee Partlow, 79, of Silverton, ID, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Silverwood Village in Silverton. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1940 in Wardner, ID, a daughter of the late John Mathews and Christine Dimico Mathews.

‘Support Local Gems’ on Friday

Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation joins statewide effort to support small businesses

Panhandle COVID-19 count at 58

Shoshone remains a zero official cases

Citations issued, warnings given on North Fork

IPNF stresses safe outdoor recreation

Shoshone Golf Club under new management

BIG CREEK — Shoshone Golf Club has injected some youth into their organization as Hunter Gust and Jason Waters have taken over the day-to-day operations for the popular course.

BOCC navigating county’s EMS situation

WALLACE — The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners held a teleconference on Monday morning where they initiated conversations concerning Shoshone County’s emergency medical services needs.

Teachers, students use ‘drive-by’ to say hi!

Elementary school students in the Kellogg and Wallace school districts were treated to a pretty special moment last week when their teachers participated in “drive-bys” through the towns that their respective districts serve.

Legals April 21, 2020

AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 RENA ORIEN MURPHY, Deceased. Probate Case No. CV40-20-0076 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PEGGY LOU FIGUEROA and DANNY RAY FIGUEROA have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased 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 either be presented to FLAMMIA & SOLOMON, P.C., attorney for Co-Personal Representatives, P. O. Box 1117, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816-1117, or filed with the Court, with a copy to Flammia and Solomon P.C. at the address listed above, in compliance with I.C. section 15-3-804. DATED this 8th day of April, 2020. FLAMMIA & SOLOMON, P.C. Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives By /s/ Anne Solomon SHO LEGAL 3460 AD#376365 APRIL 14, 21, 28, 2020

Legals for April, 21 2020

ITD extends studded tire removal deadline

The Idaho Transportation Department is extending the deadline to remove studded snow tires.

Washington residents on the river

My wife and I were just up the river road, going north of Kingston, where we saw way too many Washington campers up Bumble Bee, up as far as 4.5 miles and up the Old River Road there was a whole lot more from Washington.

North Idaho coronavirus cases up to 56

COEUR d’ALENE – The Panhandle Health District (PHD) announced Monday that the total number of cases of COVID-19 in the Panhandle area is at 56. 52 of the cases are in Kootenai County and four are in Bonner County.

LOCAL CORONAVIRUS BULLETIN Staying apart isn’t easy, but it’s right

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the News-Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.

Gary LeRoy Henderson, 83

Gary LeRoy Henderson, 83, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away April 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 10, 1936 in Sebastopol, California; Gary was the son of Wade and Viola (Harvey) Henderson.

Armelina M. Bernhardt, 92 “Arme”

After a year and half of battling oral cancer, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Armelina Matilda Bernhardt passed away on March 30, 2020. Known by her family, relatives, and friends as Arme she was born in Wallace, Idaho on September 15,1927 to parents John Benedet and Angelina Caron. She lived in the Silver Valley all of her 92 years, spending 66 of those years living in the same house.

IHSAA pulls the plug on spring sports hopes

On Friday morning the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) made the decision to officially cancel all spring sports for Idaho’s high schools.

Armelina M. Bernhardt, 92 “Arme”

After a year and half of battling oral cancer, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Armelina Matilda Bernhardt passed away on March 30, 2020. Known by her family, relatives, and friends as Arme she was born in Wallace, Idaho on September 15,1927 to parents John Benedet and Angelina Caron. She lived in the Silver Valley all of her 92 years, spending 66 of those years living in the same house.

Holding at zero cases

By CHANSE WATSON

Holding at zero cases

Shoshone County COVID-19 update

Generosity abounds!

It’s going to be full tummies for the staff of the local skilled nursing and assisted living facilities following a wonderful plan from the Shoshone Medical Center Foundation.

Residents embrace outdoors during stay-home order

By CHANSE WATSON

Legals April 17, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor) IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHOSHONE IN RE: Melanie Sue Shelton Dunn CASE NO. CV-40-20-155 A Petition to change the name of Melanie Sue Shelton Dunn, now residing in the City of Kellogg, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Shoshone County, Idaho. The name will change to Melanie Sue Shelton. The reason for the change in name is: didn't change name when I got divorced and I wish I had. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 10 o'clock a.m. on May 4, 2020, at the Shoshone County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: March 5, 2020 JIM BRANNON, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Debi Ruggles Deputy Clerk SHO LEGAL 3452 AD#373478 MARCH 27, APRIL 3, 10, 17, 2020

Legals for April, 17 2020

Jim Wardner's Biggest Whopper

The tall tale is a revered part of the American West’s cultural fabric. Wyoming’s notorious jackalope and the outlandish 19th-century prevarications of fellow journalists Mark Twain and Dan de Quille, at Virginia City, Nevada’s Territorial Enterprise newspaper, may serve as outstanding examples.

Morbeck Foundation awards grant funds

WALLACE — The Directors of The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation, Inc. are pleased to announce that the Foundation has awarded $82,500 in grants to Wallace-area community and youth organizations for calendar year 2020.

KPD Roll Call: April 8-15

•Gas leak on Upper 3rd street. Closed off Upper 3rd at S Division till line was fixed.

Morbeck Foundation awards grant funds

Morbeck Foundation awards grant funds

SBOE releases school re-entry criteria

The Idaho State Board of Education released their highly anticipated re-entry criteria for school districts during their monthly meeting on Thursday morning.

Idaho's weekly initial claims exceed total filed in 2019

BOISE – Idahoans filed more initial claims for unemployment benefits in the four weeks since the state of emergency was declared - 95,961 - than the total filed during all 2019 by 60 percent.

North Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 53

COEUR d’ALENE – The Panhandle Health District (PHD) announced Thursday vthat the total number of cases of COVID-19 in the Panhandle area is at 53. 49 of the cases are in Kootenai County and four are in Bonner County.

Panhandle snowpack means plenty of water this summer

The snowpack in Idaho’s northern mountains is above normal and hydrologists expect an average year of runoff in the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe river basins.

Food trucks to serve truck drivers at Idaho rest areas

Food trucks will be permitted at rest areas around the state, with up to two vendors allowed at each site.

North Idaho COVID-19 cases hit 52

Shoshone County still reports zero official cases

Governor extends stay-home order

Gov. Little amends and extends stay-home order.

Death notice: Thomas Melvin Blake, 81

Thomas “Tom” Melvin Blake, 81, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away April 12, 2020 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg. He was born June 30, 1938 in Gresham, Oregon.

Schools waiting on re-opening criteria

The future remains cloudy for a few more days for local schools following the Idaho State Board of Education’s special meeting on Monday afternoon.

Governor likely to extend stay-home order

Gov. Brad Little told an Idaho audience Tuesday that he’s leaning toward extending the stay-home order

Local man pens amazing new children's book

Art doesn’t always end up the way the artist initially planned, and for local author Adam Hopper, that is an incredibly good thing.

BOTTOMS UP!

Virus or no, Idahoans drink

The show goes on

By JOSH McDONALD,

Legals April 14, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) 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 Julia Edith Scheel Deceased Case No. CV40-20-0167 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carl Dwayne Scheel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, 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 23rd day of March, 2020_ /s/Katherine M. Coyle Attorney at Law SHO LEGAL 3453 AD#373758 MARCH 31, APRIL 7, 14, 2020

Eggcellent response

PINEHURST – Other than some cracked shells and broken yokes, no injuries were reported after a semi-truck hauling a trailer full of eggs caught on fire Monday afternoon.

Labor department changes availability times

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Labor is adjusting its phone schedule to accept incoming calls between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST, and is reserving the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. MST for processing claims.

Legals for April, 14 2020

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Monday, April 13.

Gilman gets life for lewd conduct with minor

WALLACE – A Spokane man will serve life in prison for two sexual abuse with a minor related charges that occurred in Shoshone County.

Gilam gets life for lewd conduct with minor

WALLACE – A Spokane man will serve life in prison for two sexual abuse with a minor related charges that occurred in Shoshone County.

Labor department changes availability times

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Labor is adjusting its phone schedule to accept incoming calls between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST, and is reserving the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. MST for processing claims.

Panhandle COVID-19 case count hits 49

COEUR d’ALENE – The Panhandle Health District (PHD) announces the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 49 in the Panhandle area.

Patricia Ann Blakney, 78

Patricia Ann Blakney (Pat), 78, of Dalton Gardens passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1941 in Plentywood, Montana to Arthur and Clara Listoe (Gunderson). She was the second of four children.

Silver Valley still coronavirus free

By CHANSE WATSON

Silver Valley still coronavirus free

Shoshone County COVID-19 update

Schools continue to find solutions

KELLOGG — It feels like just about everything that happens these days is some sort of monumental showing of our ability to overcome the odds, especially in regard to our local schools.

#BeTheLightID comes to the Silver Valley

Tonight is going to be a special night for local senior spring athletes when Kellogg, Wallace and Mullan participate in #BeTheLightID.

Legals April 10, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor) IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHOSHONE IN RE: Melanie Sue Shelton Dunn CASE NO. CV-40-20-155 A Petition to change the name of Melanie Sue Shelton Dunn, now residing in the City of Kellogg, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Shoshone County, Idaho. The name will change to Melanie Sue Shelton. The reason for the change in name is: didn't change name when I got divorced and I wish I had. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 10 o'clock a.m. on May 4, 2020, at the Shoshone County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: March 5, 2020 JIM BRANNON, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Debi Ruggles Deputy Clerk SHO LEGAL 3452 AD#373478 MARCH 27, APRIL 3, 10, 17, 2020

No time to Stand Down

By CHANSE WATSON

Legals for April, 10 2020

Wallace School District notice

School Board meeting changed to virtual format

No new cases of COVID-19 reported in North Idaho

This keeps the current total at 45, with 42 in Kootenai County and three in Bonner County. Shoshone, Boundary, and Benewah Counties still have no confirmed cases.

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Thursday, April 9.

Idahoans file 30,904 more initial claims for unemployment insurance

BOISE – Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 30,904 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 29 and April 4, a decrease of 6.2 percent from the previous week’s record level of 32,941.

Death notice: Patricia Ann Blakney, 78

Patricia “Pat” Ann Blakney, 78, of Dalton Gardens, Idaho passed away on April 8, 2020. Pat was born on August 14, 1941 in Plentywood, Montana. A private interment will be held at Coeur d’ Alene Memorial Gardens. A full obituary is pending. Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with final arrangements.

Census sends reminder forms to households

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the coming days as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to ensure responding to the census is easier than ever. As of April 8, of the nation’s households, 46.2% have already responded to the 2020 Census. And in Idaho, 49.7% have already responded. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire starting April 8.

Barbara Ann Smith, 83

Barbara Ann Smith, 83 of Anacortes, WA passed away March 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA of a blood infection.

Katherine Marie Greer, 78

Kathy was born December 6, 1941 in Cushman, Arkansas to Pearl and Frank Wade. While in her teens, Kathy moved with her family to Arizona, then to Caldwell, Idaho, where she met and married Carl “Bud” Greer. Kathy and Bud settled near Rose Lake, Idaho where they raised their four daughters, Emily Frank, Peggy Kitchen and twins Carla Greer and Marla Greer Patterson.

Applications available for senior meals

Silver Valley Seniors is accepting applications for their upcoming Congregate Meal Program.

Panhandle COVID-19 cases sit at 45

3 patients hospitalized

Shoshone County reports zero positive tests

Gas prices: How low will they go?

Idaho’s average price is $2.17 per gallon

SMC ranked inside century mark for critical access

KELLOGG — Shoshone Medical Center has been named a 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Sibling duo highlights Hall of Fame nominations

The annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet was recently canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 11 without the banquet in place to honor these athletes the nominations were still released.

Panhandle Health District Case Count of COVID-19

Shoshone County still has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Crime doesn’t stop, even for coronavirus

Shoshone County COVID-19 update

Free community Wi-Fi now available

KELLOGG — The Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction Kellogg School District, J&R Electronics, Ednetics and the Wallace School District, have launched Silver Valley Community Wi-Fi.

Legals April 7, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) 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 Julia Edith Scheel Deceased Case No. CV40-20-0167 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carl Dwayne Scheel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, 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 23rd day of March, 2020_ /s/Katherine M. Coyle Attorney at Law SHO LEGAL 3453 AD#373758 MARCH 31, APRIL 7, 14, 2020

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Monday, April 6.

Panhandle COVID-19 cases sit at 44

COEUR d’ALENE – Panhandle Health District reported no new cases of COVID-19 on April 6 in its five-county region over the past 24 hours.

Legals for April, 7 2020

Soft closure extended through the end of the school year

The State Board of Education passed a motion on Monday afternoon effectively extending their “soft closure” of schools through the end of the 2019/20 school year.

Robert “Bob” George Staley, 96

Robert “Bob” George Staley, 96, of Silverton, ID, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society – Silverwood Village. Bob was born on August 19, 1923 in Cashmere, WA, a son of the late George Staley and Susan Layport Staley.

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Monday, April 6.

COVID-19: Idaho 10 days from peak daily deaths, analysis says

New projections released by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations predict that Idaho will reach its peak for daily COVID-19 deaths just 10 days from now — more than a week ahead of

Stay-home order and COVID-19

The Shoshone News-Press, on the front page of its Friday, April 3rd edition has a photo of the staff of Mountain Valley of Cascadia. The staff is asking the community to stay home and abide by the stay-home order so that high-risk individuals such as their residents are kept safe from COVID-19.

Department of Labor committed to help Idahoans navigate difficult times

As Idahoans grapple with the fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many face an uncertain economic future, I want to assure the people of Idaho that the Department of Labor is here to assist our fellow citizens through these difficult times.

Library Network expands digital services and membership

Pinehurst library to remain closed

Follow-up on water district letter

Just a follow up on the pick and choose option.

Sharon Maxine Schlenker, 63

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Sharon Maxine Schlenker, 63, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away April 3, 2020 at the family home of Kellogg. She was born February 19, 1957 in West Memphis, Arkansas; Sharon was the daughter of Columbus and Geraldine (Jordan) Burroughs.

Stay-at-home order legal, Idaho attorney general says

BOISE (AP) — Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus is legal and clearly defined by law, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said.

Panhandle COVID-19 cases sit at 44

COEUR d’ALENE – Panhandle Health District reported no new cases of COVID-19 on April 6 in its five-county region over the past 24 hours.

Kudos

I just want to thank the owners and management of Silver Mountain for their early decision to stop operations.

Stay-home order and COVID-19

Stay-home order and COVID-19

Risch: Voting 'no' to relief bill was unthinkable

Think back to a couple of months ago, when senators only had to worry about whether to remove an impeached president. Those were the good-old-days – light work compared to the coronavirus pandemic.

North Idaho COVID-19 cases reaches 39

As of April 3, there remain 0 confirmed cases in Shoshone County.

Cereal from the heart

KELLOGG — Beneath the rough and tumble exterior of Shoshone County, there is truly a generous heart and throughout this stressful time it has shown itself more and more regularly.

Protecting those most at risk

By CHANSE WATSON,

Fire destroys summer cabin

MEDIMONT — The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that burned a Medimont summer cabin to the ground Tuesday morning.

Legals April 3, 2020

CALL FOR BIDS - PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT CITY OF WALLACE WALLACE WESTERN GATEWAY The City of Wallace, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, is soliciting sealed bids for the following public works project: Wallace Western Gateway. The Wallace Western Gateway Project is located in the City of Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Sealed bids must be received by the City of Wallace, c/o Kristina Larson, City Clerk, 703 Cedar Street, City of Wallace, Idaho 83873 by hand delivery, mail, or courier service on or before Friday, April 17, 2020 at the hour of 10 AM, at which time bids will be opened and taken under advisement for review and recommendation to the City Council. The work consists of the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps, installation of sidewalk, removal of signage and pavement markings, and the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). Bidders may obtain the project documents from www.hmhplanroom.com. Bidders may download the digital files at no cost. Printed documents are available, at the bidders expense, by choosing the "Order" option. All bids must be signed by the Bidder or the Bidder's authorized representative including name of the contractor, corporation or limited liability company, post office or mailing address, telephone number and email address. In order to be eligible to submit a bid on this project, the bidder shall have a current Idaho Public Works license at the time the bid is submitted and shall otherwise comply with all Idaho public works construction licensing requirements. All questions about the project should be directed to: Project Manager: Justin Shaw, PE HMH Engineering 3882 N Schreiber Way, Suite 104 Coeur d'Alene Idaho, 83815 (208) 635-5825 THE CITY OF WALLACE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS Dated this 27th day of March 2020. SHO LEGAL 3450 AD#372987 MARCH 27, APRIL 3, 2020

Legals for April, 3 2020

Shoshone County open businesses

The following is a running list of businesses that are still open (in one way or another) in Shoshone County as of Thursday, April 2.

Altar Church won’t hold live service Sunday

Board decides to close doors; ‘Not my will,’ pastor says

Idaho initial claims for Unemployment Insurance increase 143%

BOISE – Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 32,941 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 22 -28, 2020, an increase of 143 percent over the previous week.

Panhandle COVID-19 case count sits at 37

The Panhandle Health District (PHD) announces the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 37 in the Panhandle area. Thirty-six of the cases are in Kootenai County and one in Bonner County.

Sheriff opposes stay-at-home order

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler has penned an open letter calling on Gov. Brad Little to lift Idaho’s stay-at-home order because of the coronavirus pandemic.

KPD Roll Call: March 25-April 1

•Responded to the 400 block of Mullan Ave. for people going door to door trying to sell products. Made contact with said individuals and explained they needed a permit to conduct that kind of business in the city and since we are on a lock down order.......... we were not issuing permits. K77 convince these individuals to leave town.

Jesse Stephen Rose, 46

Jesse Stephen Rose was born May 5, 1973, in Silverton, Idaho. He was the fourth son of Ronald Richard Rose and Wilma Louise (Kent) Rose. He went to heaven March 26, 2020, to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ. Jesse grew up in Wallace, ID, where he graduated from Wallace High School in 1993. He attended the Wallace Assembly of God. He delivered papers with his siblings for the Kellogg Evening News until graduation. Jesse then enlisted in the United States Army where he served his beloved country for five years. He was stationed in Panama during the Gulf War. Jesse was very patriotic, and he was rarely ever seen without wearing an Army hat.

Gladys Mary Visnes

Gladys Mary Visnes died March 23, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene with loved ones by her side. She was 98 years old, almost 99. Each year the day after her birthday, May 29, she would round her age to the next year as she was proud to lead a long, full life.

William “Bill” A. Scott, 81

William A. Scott, 81, of Harrison, Idaho passed away on March 29, 2020. Born in Plains, Montana on May 18, 1938 to Elmer and Welma (Cummings) Scott, he was raised by his grandmother, Lola Dell Cummings. He lived in Plains through the first grade and then moved to Polaris, Idaho and attended school in Osburn and Kellogg. He was a member of the 1954-1955 and 1955-1956 State Championship basketball teams. In 1958 he married Sandra L. Chaffee and was blessed with two children, Bruce William and Stacey JoyAnn. He graduated from Eastern Washington State College with a degree in Personnel Management and received a direct commission through the ROTC program as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. He did tours in Ft. Knox, KY; Germany; Ft. Lee, VA; Vietnam; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; Stockton, CA; Jakarta, Indonesia; Ft. Riley, KS; Hawaii; and Ft. Lewis, WA. He retired after 23 years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel and received numerous awards, including the Bronze Star in Vietnam and the Meritorious Service Medal upon retirement. After retiring, he spent eight years in Saudi Arabia training their National Guard and later served Shoshone County, Idaho for eight years as the Disaster Services Coordinator.

Helen May Chatfield, 93

Helen May Chatfield, 93, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 23, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Helen was born May 3, 1926 in Lane, Idaho to John and Mildred (Bouchard) Strobel.

William “Bill” Emmett Galloway

William “Bill” Emmett Galloway of Coeur d’Alene, ID passed away peacefully March 27, 2020 at the North Idaho Hospice-Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID

Casey Joann Bergem, 45

Casey Joann Bergem, 45, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away March 28, 2020 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg. She was born May 22, 1974 in Kellogg; Casey was the daughter of Lloyd and Cynthia “Cindy” (Holmquist) Doney.

William “Bill” Emmett Galloway

William “Bill” Emmett Galloway of Coeur d’Alene, ID passed away peacefully March 27, 2020 at the North Idaho Hospice-Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID

Casey Joann Bergem, 45

Casey Joann Bergem, 45, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away March 28, 2020 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg. She was born May 22, 1974 in Kellogg; Casey was the daughter of Lloyd and Cynthia “Cindy” (Holmquist) Doney.

Bunker Hill Announces Commencement of Drilling and Sampling Programs at Bunker Hill Mine

The total program consists of an initial 15,000 feet of diamond drilling from a series of underground drill stations, and approximately 4,000 feet of channel sampling.