In a Lewiston Tribune Article dated July 28, 2011, written by Marty Trillhaase, Skip Brandt gets points for imagination only. Brandt and his colleagues want the Forest Service to make an intra-county exchange. They've identified 45,000 acres of … [Read more...]
October 28, 2011 4 Comments
October 26, 2011 2 Comments
Clearwater Paper Mill in Lewiston Idaho Sells to Idaho Forest Group
Today, Idaho Forest Group has finalized a transaction to purchase Clearwater Paper Mill in Lewiston, Idaho. The deal was valued at $30 Million dollars. The sad part is that 250 mill workers in Lewiston lost their jobs today, but with severance … [Read more...]
October 26, 2011 1 Comment
1. Get On The Mail List for Supplemental Impact Statement Released Early November
This information is being conveyed under the "Tell Me What To Do" Series of steps that Concerned Citizens can make to impact the decisions concerning the proposed Idaho County Public Land Swap proposed by Idaho County Commission as their "plan B" … [Read more...]
October 25, 2011 1 Comment
“Land Swap Under Fire” article says it right!
Andrew Ottoson, a relatively new staffer at Idaho County Free Press who was hired as a sports writer (and is doing a great job covering sports news for the paper) is blossoming as a fair and unbiased reporter of other non-sports issues. We … [Read more...]
October 24, 2011
Introduction to StoptheSwap.net Helpful Guide
The easiest way to stay in touch with the StopTheSwap.net MOVEMENT for Idaho County Residents and Concerned Citizens as well as Taxpaying Property Owners is to join our automated email mailing list. This subscribe form is not managed or monitored by … [Read more...]
October 17, 2011
PETITION TO THREE FEDERAL LEGISLATORS
To: Senator Risch, Senator Crapo and Representative Labrador From: We the People Who Elected You to Office We, the organizers/leaders of the huge majority of opposition to the efforts by Idaho County Commissioners who proposed a new … [Read more...]
October 17, 2011 7 Comments
Were Your Questions Answered by Commissioners?
The Senior Citizens Center in Grangeville was filled with concerned citizens, a lot of questions were asked and well, most received some sort of pat answer. I felt like I was watching Dancing with the Stars, with moves and spins that simply … [Read more...]
October 17, 2011 3 Comments
Concerned Citizens Can Make A Difference
Lochsa Land Exchange Discussion Tonight in Grangeville ID This evening at 6pm at the Grangeville Senior Citizens Center, you've been invited by Idaho County Commissioners to attend a meeting for answers to important questions about the Idaho County … [Read more...]
October 14, 2011 2 Comments
Idaho County Commissioners – Invite you to a Discussion on the Land Swap
Title: Idaho County Commissioners - Invite you to a Discussion on the Land Swap Location: Senior Citizens Center - Grangeville ID Link out: Click here Description: Gather on Monday night to question Idaho County Commissioners on the Idaho County … [Read more...]
October 13, 2011 1 Comment
Protest and rally against the proposed Idaho County land swap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2011 Contact: Chuck Rogers 253-686-7429 Protest and rally against the proposed Idaho County land swap On Thursday, October 13, 2011 from, 4-6 PM, at the Super 8 Motel in Grangeville, Idaho a … [Read more...]
October 13, 2011 3 Comments
Blixseth Newspaper Accounts
Provided via email by Concerned Citizen - Harvey Neese MAKE IT HAPPEN—ORDERS TO LOWER LEVEL FOREST SERVICE BY CHIEF OF FOREST SERVICE TIDWELL TO TAKE AWAY PEOPLE’S LAND U.S. FOREST SERVICE CHIEF TIDWELL IS ATTEMPTING TO FORCE SOME 150,000 … [Read more...]
October 12, 2011 1 Comment
PROTEST RALLY at Super 8 Grangeville
Title: PROTEST RALLY during Western Pacific Timber and Forest Service Meeting Location: Super 8 Parking Lot - Grangeville Idaho Description: A Protest Rally is being organized during the Western Pacific Timber Open House being held at Super 8 on … [Read more...]
October 11, 2011 3 Comments
Opposition in Latah County Public Land Swap Reverberates in Idaho County
“Our clear and urgent concern is that the proposed Upper Lochsa Land Exchange will trigger the eventual loss of a significant amount of readily accessible public lands for the citizens of Latah and other surrounding counties.” These are words … [Read more...]
October 10, 2011 7 Comments
Who is Tim Blixseth of Western Pacific Timber
Central Idaho Post, Jim's Corner, 10/14/11 On October the 5th I spoke at a “Stop the Swap” meeting at the Grangeville Senior Center, and while discussing the Bloomberg Business week profile of Western Pacific Timber, I misspoke when I … [Read more...]
October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Facts Revealed in Idaho County Commissioners Minutes
The following excerpts from the Idaho County Commissioners Minutes that start at the beginning of 2011 REVEAL the tell all tales and chain of meetings that took place under the radar when our Idaho County public lands were identified to swap to … [Read more...]