February 22, 2007

The City of Kellogg and the Veterans Committee officially signed a formal lease for the site of the memorial.  The lease was signed for the site by Kellogg Mayor Mac Pooler and American Legion Gus Zoellner Post 36 Commander Phil Ruff.  Pictured below is Phil Ruff and Kellogg Mayor Pooler sitting in the front formalizing the lease.  Pictured from left to right are: Joe Hauser, veteran; Merv Hill, council; Terry Douglas, council; David Walter, veteran; Lee Haynes, veteran; Dennis Norris, council; Ken Schueman, council; Todd Goodson, council; and Chuck French, veteran.  Photo courtesy of The Shoshone News-Press.

February 1, 2007:

The Memorial Committee meets every month on the third Thursday of the month.  The location of the next meeting is at the Silver Horn Motor Inn in Kellogg at 1900hrs (7:00 p.m.) Everyone is invited to intend.

The new Silver Valley Veterans Memorial website is now online.  You will be able to keep track of the progress of the memorial right here.  As of today, the contractor (Alpine Construction) is waiting for a break in the weather to begin construction on the foundation surrounding the entire site.  The forms are also being constructed by Roger Oestman to construct the outer wall.  8 inch artillery shells have been acquired and will make up the fence posts surrounding the site.  A few of these have been refinished and can be viewed at AJ's Engraving  located in uptown Kellogg.  Also at AJ's, be sure to view the Memorial Tiles that are now available for purchase.  These 6x6 tiles will be placed along the inside curb and gives the veteran or his family an opportunity to personally recognize their contribution to their country.  Click on "Memorial Tiles" for more information.  Also, coming soon will be a way to search our name list to ensure that you or your family member has been registered to be listed on the wall of honor for free. 

  Check back often.