New office holders sworn in

Phil Mitchell shakes hands with District Judge Ted Lympus after being sworn in as a new Flathead County commissioner on Wednesday morning in Kalispell. Also taking oaths of office were, from left, Debbie Pierson, the new clerk and recorder; Adele Krantz, who was re-elected as treasurer; and Jack Eggensperger, the new superintendent of schools. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)