Legals for December, 11 2020

Patricia Ann 'Pat' Knutson, 77

Patricia Ann “Pat” Knutson, 77, of Polson, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at home in Polson of natural causes.

Schools claim tax credits for donors

Local school districts including Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Somers-Lakeside and Evergreen have claimed a portion of tax credits for donors through the Montana Department of Revenue’s Innovative Educational Program.

Valier man, 59, charged in child prostitution sting

GREAT FALLS — A 59-year-old Valier man is charged with attempting to solicit child prostitution after police say he responded to an online ad for sex with girls who were “barely legal.”

Flathead Business Watercooler

Flathead Business Watercooler

Legals for April, 19 2022

Wolfpack Theatre Company presents two historical dramas

Focusing on the forgotten, the Wolfpack Theatre Company at Glacier High School will feature two historical dramas at the upcoming Acting and Stage Production Showcase” Friday and Saturday.

Legals for August, 25 2023

Online signup now offered for city programs

Starting this winter with youth sports programs, the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department is rolling out an online registration and payment system for interested parents.

Coronavirus response included in final WA budget plan

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Racing to finish the 60-day legislative session amid growing concerns over containing the new coronavirus outbreak, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate announced a final supplemental budget agreement that includes funding for response to COVID-19.

Legals February 5, 2020

No. 26740 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FY20 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government, public safety, public works, public health, social and economic services, culture and recreation, and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. The Board of Commissioners will meet on the 18th day of February, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three days prior to the hearing. DATED this 3rd day of February, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 5, 12, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

Legals July 20, 2019

No. 26300 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Ronald K. and Carol J. Pierce and Jewel Basin Investments, LLC to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential) are described as: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., lying West of the Federal Highway bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point 30 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West; thence East and following the center East and West subdivisional Section line 760 feet to the Westerly right-of-way line of the public highway; thence following said right-of-way line North 31°52' West 1430 feet to a junction of said right-of-way line with the Easterly right-of-way line of the North and South public highway; thence South along said right-of-way line of the North and South public highway 1250 feet to the Place of Beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: That portion conveyed to the State of Montana in Bargain and Sale Deed, recorded November 23, 1993 as Document No. 9332709310. AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Lot 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Croskrey Court, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. And Lot 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 1, Croskrey Court, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 8th day of August, 2019 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received in the Commissioners' Office at least three days prior to the hearing. DATED this 17th day of June, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chair July 20, 27, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Legals July 27, 2019

No. 26300 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Ronald K. and Carol J. Pierce and Jewel Basin Investments, LLC to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential) are described as: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., lying West of the Federal Highway bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point 30 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West; thence East and following the center East and West subdivisional Section line 760 feet to the Westerly right-of-way line of the public highway; thence following said right-of-way line North 31°52' West 1430 feet to a junction of said right-of-way line with the Easterly right-of-way line of the North and South public highway; thence South along said right-of-way line of the North and South public highway 1250 feet to the Place of Beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: That portion conveyed to the State of Montana in Bargain and Sale Deed, recorded November 23, 1993 as Document No. 9332709310. AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Lot 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Croskrey Court, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. And Lot 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 1, Croskrey Court, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 8th day of August, 2019 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received in the Commissioners' Office at least three days prior to the hearing. DATED this 17th day of June, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chair July 20, 27, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Defendant pleads not guilty to sex abuse

The sixth man charged with sexual abuse of children following an online sex sting was arraigned Thursday morning in Flathead County District Court.

War veterans invited to join Flathead Lake boat trip

In honor of Montana’s combat veterans, the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is working with the Soldiers Memorial Fund to offer veterans and their family members a free tour of Flathead Lake aboard the Far West on Aug. 5.

Evening of music showcases college’s music department, community band and choir

An evening packed with music is planned May 3 to spotlight ensembles from Flathead Valley Community College music department, the Flathead Valley Community Band and the Columbia Falls Community Choir.

Ruth Elaine (Judd) Baer, 95

April 6, 1927, to May 12, 2022, is just over 95 years; Ruth Elaine (Judd) Baer fully lived every minute of that long life.

Legals January 16, 2017

No. 24204 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: FDP-16-28 A request by Bigfork Builders on behalf of Farren Properties, LLC for the construction of a dock within the 100-year floodplain of the Flathead River. The applicant is constructing a permanent double sided 'F' dock built to a height of 2900'6", which is one foot above the BFE 2899'6". The project is located at 1920 Riverside Road in Bigfork and further described as Tract 6DA in Section 4, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written or oral comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, Earl Bennett Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2017. /s/ Mark Mussman Mark Mussman, CFM® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning January 16, 2017 MNAXLP

Braves demolish Helena, Capital

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Online savvy: Whitefish native at helm of 'Find it' Web services

The first title on Maria Phelps’ business card is Web gal.