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Kudos to Duke Diercks, I totally agree with all of his 'I think' thoughts and would like to add a few more.

California teachers sue after jetliner dumps fuel on schools

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CAL gives $105K in grant awards

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O'Neil says he'll fight to instill government efficiency

JERRY O’NEIL

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Saturday that the U.S. territory will remain on lockdown until May 3 to curb coronavirus cases, marking one of the strictest measures taken in a U.S jurisdiction.

Puerto Rico extends lockdown to May to fight COVID-19

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Inslee announces phases for lifting virus restrictions

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O'Neil says he'll fight to instill government efficiency

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Legals August 5, 2018

No. 25541 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for procurement of Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Equipment for the City of Whitefish Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project will be received by Anderson-Montgomery Consulting Engineers (AMCE) office at 1064 N. Warren St., Helena, MT 59601 (phone: 406-449-3303) until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed Goods and Special Services to be provided under this procurement are generally described as follows: SBR Equipment Procurement Furnish and deliver new Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Equipment for construction of a new wastewater treatment facility utilizing sequencing batch reactor technology at the Whitefish Wastewater Treatment Facility at 350 Monegan Road, Whitefish, MT, 59937. The equipment will be installed by an Installation Contractor as part of the Whitefish Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project, to be bid in its entirety in a forthcoming public bid. Generally, the SBR Equipment package should include an aeration system complete with manifolds and drop legs, a positive displacement or rotary compressor blower package, mixing equipment, decanting systems, waste sludge pumps, control valves, instrumentation and controls and an overall SBR control panel with manufacturer's logic programming for complete operation and control of the new SBR treatment basins. The work shall also include the following tasks: Preparation of shop drawings and detailed specifications, with revisions as required by Engineer, Coordination during final design phase with the Engineer Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals with revisions as required by Engineer; Coordination with the eventual Installation Contractor utilized for the treatment plant improvements, Field inspection; testing; startup services; training services; warranty; and Adherence to requirements established by funding agencies. Bids for the proposed Goods and Special Services will be requested under the Base Bid Schedule and Alternate A Bid Schedule, as described in the Bid Form. Bidders shall bid using City bid proposal forms, addressed to Anderson-Montgomery Consulting Engineers at 1064 N. Warren St., Helena, MT 59601 (phone: 406-449-3303) , enclosed in a sealed envelope or suitable container marked plainly on the outside, "SBR Equipment Bid, August 15, 2018". The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Specifications, may be examined online at AMCE's website at www.a-mce.com under the Project Documents page or obtained at the office of AMCE at 1064 N. Warren St., Helena, MT 59601 (phone: 406-449-3303). The Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form outlines specific requirements for all Bidders to observe in submission of a valid bid. The required payment for a complete set of contract documents is $100 per set, which is not refundable. Bidders must purchase a numbered set of drawings & specifications in order to be placed on the official planholders list and submit a responsive bid. Drawings and Project Specifications may also be examined at the following locations: Spokane Regional Plans Center Builders Exchange of Bozeman Montana Contractors Association (Helena) Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, Kalispell Butte Builders Exchange Missoula Builders Exchange Great Falls Builders Exchange Billings Builders Exchange Scheduled Site Visit - A Site Visit will be conducted on Thursday August 2, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. for any bidder wishing to investigate the Point of Destination further. Alternate visits can be scheduled by calling Neil DeZort, P.E., Whitefish Utilities Operations Supervisor, at 406- 863-2451 on or before August 1, 2018. Bidders and any of the Bidders subcontractors submitting a bid on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Contractor Registration Unit prior to submitting bids. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by Bidders or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of and the state of Montana. The Bidders must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious views, sex or national origin. The highest of Montana Prevailing Wage or Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply to this project. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Bid Bond, Bank Money Order, or Bank Draft payable to the City of Whitefish, and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a good faith deposit. The bid security shall identify the same firm as in noted on the bid proposal forms. No bid will be considered which includes Federal or State excise tax, since the City is exempt therefrom. This project is funded with loan funding from the Montana Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF). Award of the project will be contingent upon available funding and award concurrence from Montana SRF fund program officials. DBE Subcontractor Solicitation Requirements Bidders on this Work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this regulation concerning utilization of Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprises (DBE) are explained in the Specifications. The goal for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) is 2% of the total dollar value of the Project. The goal for Women Business Enterprises (WBE) is 3% of the total dollar value of the Project. Gross Receipts Withholding Requirements Bidders are notified of the requirements of Section 15-50-206(2)(3), MCA. The Owner is required to withhold one percent (1%) of all payments due to the Installation Contractor and is required to transmit such moneys to the Montana Department of Revenue as part of the public contractor's license fee. In like fashion, the contractor is required to withhold one percent (1%) from payments to subcontractors. Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements under Executive Order 11246 Bidders on this Work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order are explained in the Specifications. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. Bidders must demonstrate their qualifications to do the work. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the Evaluated Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Bidder deemed most favorable to the City's interest. Bid Evaluation Criteria can be found in Section 00300 - Bid Form. If the Contract is to be awarded, Buyer will issue to the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within the number of days set forth in the Bid Form for acceptance of the Bid. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. The City of Whitefish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. July 22, 29, August 5, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Legals December 2, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID DANIEL COTE, JR. Date of Death: 9/29/18 CASE NO. CV28-19-7194 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: November 19, 2019 /s/DONNA DANEKE, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 CDA LEGAL 2795 AD#345257 NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, 2019

Abe Loewen built a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek

Abe first had a garage behind the family home and later build a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek. Other Loewen family history below also. Read on.

Before the fire: The McConnell Hotel

In the wake of Tuesday’s horrific blaze that gutted the historic McConnell Hotel building in Kellogg, which sparked several other fires across the uptown area, the Shoshone News-Press would like to take a look back at some of the history that surrounded the century old hotel.

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