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Letters come from all points of view on commission, sheriff and JP races

Randy Brodehl is clearly the most qualified in the commissioner race. Randy has a great reputation for knowing finances and being on top of the numbers all eight years of his serving in Helena. Randy has always been honest and straight-forward. What Randy tells you to your face is what he says behind your back.

Legals September 6, 2017

No. 24809 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 1st day of September, 2017 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $5,679,846.13 for the period beginning August 1, 2017 and ending on August 31, 2017. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Office of the Clerk & Recorder, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 114, Kalispell, Montana. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 1st day of September, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder September 6. 2017 MNAXLP

Legals February 8, 2017

No. 24245 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 2nd day of February, 2017 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $5,822,437.53 for the period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending on January 31, 2017. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Office of the Clerk & Recorder, Flathead County Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 2nd day of February 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder February 8, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals June 17, 2017

No. 24478 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 Dwight and Ann Lamm to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from AG-20 (Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from AG-20 (Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 10082, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana Excepting Therefrom: That portion conveyed to the State of Montana for Highway purposes in bargain and sale deed recorded April 30, 1992 as Doc. No. 92-121-09300. The regulations defining the AG-20 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, located at 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, 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 27th day of June, 2017, 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 by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 26th day of April, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman June 10, 17, 2017 MNAXLP

Tireless promoter dies at age 72

Gary Elliott, a prominent Whitefish businessman for decades who operated some of the resort town’s most memorable eateries, died Sunday of cancer. He was 72.

Michael James Clanton, 74

Michael “Mike” Clanton passed away on March 3, 2021, from Parkinson’s disease at the age of 74.

Inez Brown, 92

Inez Brown passed away Feb. 10, 2017, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bertha R. Watson, 84

Bertha R. Watson, 84 passed away Aug. 5, 2019 surrounded by family at the home of her daughter Barbara “Bobbie” Franson in Olney. Bertha was born Nov. 3, 1934 in Shelby.

Regna Marie House, 79

Regna died at her home in Nampa, Idaho, July 10, 2019.

Ann Louise Seal Peterson, 80

Ann Louise Seal Peterson returned to the home of her heavenly Father and Savior on May 18, 2019, to be encircled in the loving arms of those who went before.

Thelma Gray Winters, 91

Thelma Gray Winters, 91, former longtime Kalispell resident, passed peacefully in Vancouver, Wash., Oct. 17, 2009, to join her departed family and friends in heaven. She was born in Peru, Neb., to Laura and Fred Hildbrand and grew up on the family s Wyoming homestead with brothers, Lowell and Bud, who preceded her. Thelma moved to Vancouver with her family in 1957. Thelma was a homemaker who loved dancing, excelled at cooking and sewing, loved spending time in nature, and was an active listener for anyone who was troubled. Thelma will be greatly missed by all who love her. She leaves behind her daughters, Ardith Gray DeRaad and Gary of Puyallup, Wash., and Dorothy Laursen of Vancouver; her son-in-law, Bill Chappelle; grandchildren, Shawna LeMott and Michael of Tacoma, Wash., Brent and Michelle of Kent, Wash., Darrin Laursen and Valerie, and Devin Laursen and Katie of Wisconsin, and Susan Cole and David of California; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Commissioner's daughter killed in accident

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Ila Van Slyke, 90

Ila Van Slyke, 90, passed away at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell on Thursday, March 10, 2005.

Thelma Smith, 93

Thelma Smith, 93, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

Dorothy Jean Anderson-Peterson, 79

Dorothy Jean Anderson-Peterson, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 19, 2010. Dorothy was born on May 7,1931, in Kalispell, to George and Ella Sunde-Anderson. She was a 1949 Flathead County High School graduate. On Aug. 3, 1952, she married Harold D. Peterson. They had three children, Kim, Jon and Ruthie. Dorothy is survived by her son, Kim Peterson, of Kalispell; and daughter, Ruthie Johnson, of Sultan, Wash.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Anderson, of Kalispell; sisters, Carol Cummins of Seattle, and Meridee Anderson of Shelton, Wash.; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ella, and stepfather, Mark Mohn; husband, Harold; and son, Jon. A memorial dessert potluck will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 21, at the South Kalispell Fire Department, located at 1253 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell.

Vicki A. Tisdell, 72

Vicki A. Tisdell, 72

Gary Dean Knutson 'Dean,' 60

Gary Dean Knutson, "Dean," 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2006, at his home in Polson.

Marie and Harold Newlin, 95

Marie and Harold Newlin

Suzanne M. (Morgan) Henry

Suzanne M. (Morgan) Henry, of Kalispell, passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona, following a stroke.

Legals July 5, 2017

No. 24653 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on ONE (1) NEW CAB & CHASSIS DIESEL PLOW TRUCK, minimum 58,000 GVWR. Specifications may be obtained from the Flathead County Road Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 758-5790, Road.Bridge@flathead.mt.gov. Delivery / shipping will be F.O.B. to the Flathead County Shop at 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, within ninety (90) days of the signing of a contract for purchase. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of his bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the purchase and sale of said unit. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The bidder shall include with his bid a contract form to be executed by the parties. Flathead County reserves the right to negotiate the terms of said proposed contract (excluding prices contained therein) and to consider the terms of said proposed contract, including warranty provisions, in determining the award of bid. All sealed bids, plainly marked "58,000 GVWR Diesel Truck", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, on or before 8:45AM on July 17, 2017. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00AM that morning in the Commissioners' Chambers. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Dated this 28th day of June, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman July 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP