Movers and Shakers March 21, 2012

Hecla CFO to speak at conference in Boston

Hecla Mining Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James A. Sabala will speak at the Very Independent Research Metals and Mining Conference in Boston on March 27 at 8 a.m. (EDT).

Sabala will present an overview of Hecla's business strategy and its position as the largest North America-focused silver producer.

A webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.wsw.com/admin/spreadsheet/?vir9 as well as on Hecla's website at Investors Home page.

Sagle Flea Market

closing after 34 years

The sun is setting on the Sagle Flea Market after 34 years.

The market's manager, Allen Bond, said his family was forced to sell the property on the east side of U.S. Highway 95 due to financial hardship coupled with a gradual evolution of the local economy, population and consumer tastes.

"We've had lots of fun out there, but it has been declining over the years," said Bond.

Bond's father purchased the land in 1978, but was unable to develop it as he wished. Then one day vendors asked if they could use the site to peddle their goods.

"It just grew all by itself," Bond said.

Bond said the market's sellers were a mix of transient vendors, local and regional vendors, and "weekend warriors" who simply wanted to rid themselves of excess belongings.

Illness in Bond's family ultimately provoked a decision to sell the land. Bond's mother is at an assisted living facility and a trust that was established after her husband died has been depleted.

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