Ronald Eugene Burnes, 78

Ronald Eugene Burnes, 78, of Bigfork, returned to his heavenly father on Jan. 25, 2022, after suffering a massive stroke.

California bill aims to reduce plastic waste

A bill introduced late Thursday aims to bring environmental and business groups together to avoid a similar ballot measure slated to go before voters in November. But at least one of the ballot measure’s proponents, the Natural Resources Defense Council, isn’t yet on board with the deal.

Jacob Julius Major, 47

Jacob Julius Major left this world on July 25, 2021.

Jacob Mathwig, 58

Pastor Jake Mathwig of Bigfork, Montana, born Sept. 25, 1965, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace and dedication.

Kayakers rescued from turbulent Flathead Lake

Two kayakers suffering from hypothermia were rescued Thursday, July 25 from rough water on Flathead Lake.

Today

• Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922 buffet breakfast benefit 9-11 a.m., 2158 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Menu includes Polish sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and beverage. Proceeds go to Moose Family Center and charities. Everyone welcome. Call Jeremy Heindel, 212-4834 or Mike Larkey, 257-0266.

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Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. Today is Senior Citizens and Kids Day. Seniors 60 and older and children 13 and under admitted free. PRCA rodeo "Wrangler Night" 7:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Today

Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

'Public is ready for health-care reform'

The pressure is on to overhaul the nation's health insurance -to bring most if not all Americans under one umbrella this year.

Fairgrounds audit reveals deficiencies

An internal audit of the Flathead County Fairgrounds Department has turned up numerous shortcomings, including security concerns and discrepancies in the way cash is handled.

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Tiananmen anniversary

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Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 93 South.

Rhodes posts record time at Two Bear Marathon

WHITEFISH — Brian Rhodes of Whitefish won the 10th annual Two Bear Marathon in record fashion on Sunday.

C-Falls' Mundel top runner at Ronan Invitational

RONAN — Samantha Mundel of Columbia Falls won the Ronan Invitational cross country meet on Thursday with a time of 18 minutes, 51 seconds.

Legals October 2, 2018

No. 25668 NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcels of state land located in Flathead County for sale at public auction on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM at DNRC's Northwestern Land Office at 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Suite 1, in Kalispell, Montana under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 921 Acres: 1.411± Legal Description: Lot 3, McGregor Lake, COS 19909, Sec. 16, T26N-R25W Minimum Bid for Land: $317,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $176,000 Location: 420 McGregor Lane, Marion, MT 59925 Sale No. 923 Acres: 1.365± Legal Description: Lot 12, McGregor Lake, COS 19909, Sec. 16, T26N-R25W Minimum Bid for Land: $323,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $277,000 Location: 520 McGregor Lane, Marion, MT 59925 Sale No. 926 Acres: 1.519± Legal Description: Lot 17, McGregor Lake, COS 19909, Sec. 16, T26N-R25W Minimum Bid for Land, including State-Owned Improvements: $334,000 Location: 570 McGregor Lane, Marion, MT 59925 Sale No. 927 Acres: 1.135± Legal Description: Lot 22, McGregor Lake, COS 19909, Sec. 16, T26N-R25W Minimum Bid for Land: $260,000 Location: 630 McGregor Lane, Marion, MT 59925 Sale No. 928 Acres: 1.277± Legal Description: Lot 23, McGregor Lake, COS 19909, Sec. 16, T26N-R25W Minimum Bid for Land, including State-Owned Improvements: $283,000 Location: 640 McGregor Lane, Marion, MT 59925 Sale No. 930 Acres: 0.646± Legal Description: Lot 23, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $199,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $55,000 Location: 1894 La Brandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 931 Acres: 0.965± Legal Description: Lot 40, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $312,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $82,000 Location: 1634 La Brandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on DNRC's website, http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. For Open House dates, go to http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales. All persons wishing to participate in the auction must submit a bid deposit postmarked by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The bid deposit must be in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel and submitted with a completed Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form. Failure to submit the bid deposit or Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Renee Kelley, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or renee.kelley@mt.gov. TERMS OF SALE for SALE Nos. 921, 923, 926, 927, 928, 930, 931: 1. The improvements and any other personal property on the cabin/home sites are owned by the lessee or other 3rd party. The successful bidder shall be required to pay the appraised value of the improvements in addition to the purchase price of the cabin/home site determined by the highest bid at the auction in accordance with MCA §77-2-318. 2. The minimum acceptable bids for the land are the values indicated above. 3. The parcel will be sold to the high bidder of that parcel. However, the current lessee of the parcel shall retain the option to exercise their preference right for purchase by matching the high bid for that parcel. If that right is exercised, the lessee will be deemed the purchaser of the parcel. If the preference right is not exercised, the high bidder shall be deemed to be the purchaser. The high bidder will be responsible to pay the lessee for the value of improvements located on the property. 4. In addition to the purchase price for each parcel and the purchase of the improvement, the purchaser shall also be responsible for the following costs (if applicable to that particular sale) including, but not limited to: Advertising, Appraisal, Filing Fees, Water Right Transfers, Cost of Closing. All inquiries, bid deposits, or requests for forms must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Renee Kelley, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or renee.kelley@mt.gov. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Today

• Montana Jet Rally for radio-controlled jet enthusiasts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and July 18; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19, Glacier Rc'ers field, off Whitefish Stage Road, 1 1/2 miles south of Montana 40. Parking $5 courtesy of Civil Air Patrol.