Andora Jan Tutvedt, 49

Andora Jan Tutvedt, 49, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, N.J., following a heart attack. Her organs were donated to the Organ Sharing Network of New Jersey, per Andora’s request.

Births

Births

Rita Marie Weller, 62

Rita Marie Weller

Elaine Marie Brandt Pelton, 88

Elaine Marie Brandt Pelton passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Legislation aims to help Navy vets exposed to Agent Orange

Flathead County resident Gary Thompson is a Blue Water veteran, a term given to those who served on open ships off the shore of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He clearly recalls the details of his offshore encounters with Agent Orange, a blend of toxic herbicides used by the United States military during the war to clear thick jungle foliage.

Letters to the editor March 18

With many years as Flathead Electric Coop Trustee and as Board President, Doug Grob’s service to our community is well known. But many may not be aware of the reputation he has earned at the regional level as a thoughtful and respected advocate for our utility.

Births, May 15 edition

Chad Logan Mahlum, son of Jennifer and Logan Mahlum of Bigfork, was born Feb. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Upswing in bullying is appalling

Bullying is not a new phenomenon, but the viciousness woven into many recent acts of violence by students against other students is nothing short of horrifying.

Glacier Jazz Stampede starts today

Since February, Thursdays have been designated work and planning days for Glacier Jazz Stampede co-chairs John Van and Gary Fischer.

Steve Medley Bennett, 73

Steven Medley Bennett, 73, an almost life-long resident of Columbia Falls, died April 19, 2024.

Legals for August, 14 2024

Kloey Lee-Ann Wagar

daughter of Colton Wagar and Marisa Kenfield of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 25 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Ava Hope LaSalle-Floch

Ava Hope LaSalle-Floch, daughter of Bryce Floch and Denise LaSalle of Kalispell, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Legals May 10, 2017

No. 24507 PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with 15-15-101, M. C. A. (2), the Flathead County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for the business of hearing appeals. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an appeal with the Flathead County Tax Appeal Board. In order to file a timely appeal, the taxpayer must file the appeal on or before the first Monday in June or 30 days after receiving a notice of classification and appraisal or notice to change the valuation (assessment notice) from the Department of Revenue, whichever is later. If you have not yet received a notice of classification and appraisal, consider the first Monday in June as the deadline to file an appeal. It is possible that not all taxpayers will receive an assessment notice. Appeal forms are available online at https://flathead.mt.gov/property_tax /index.php or can be requested by calling Flathead County Tax Appeal Office at (406) 758-5537. After completing the Tax Appeal Form and mailing it to the Flathead County Tax Appeal Board, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, the Board will notify the appellant as to the date, time and place of the hearing and deliberation. The Flathead Tax Appeal Board will be in session from time-to-time during this session for the purpose of hearing the taxpayer appeals. The Flathead County Tax Appeal Board consists of three members, including Gary F. Ryan and two currently vacant positions. Letters of interest will be accepted through May 19, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. and can be directed to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. Please contact Secretary Maria Albertson with any questions at (406) 758-5537 or malbertson@ flathead.mt.gov. DATED this 5th day of May, 2017. CLERK & RECORDER Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder May 10, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals November 12, 2017

No. 24952 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT 13TH STREET & AIRPORT ROAD & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT 18TH STREET & AIRPORT ROAD The City of Kalispell seeks to procure a qualified professional consulting engineer to provide professional engineering services for completion of intersection improvements at 13th Street & Airport Road and intersection improvements at 18th Street & Airport Road. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, by 5:00 p.m. local time, December 7, 2017. The full Request for Qualifications including services requested, selection criteria, submittal requirements, and selection process and schedule can be found online at www.kalispell.com, under the Bids & Proposals tab located on the home page. (http://www.kalispell.com/clerk/projects_bids_proposals.php) Further questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Katharine Thompson, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, at 758-7713 or kthompson@kalispell.com. A pre-submittal conference for the SOQ will be held at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT on November 27, 2017 at 3 p.m. City staff will discuss the scope of work, general contract issues, and respond to questions from the attendees. Because staff will not be available to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, attendance at this pre-submittal conference is highly recommended. Six copies of the Statement of Qualifications must be submitted to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, by 5:00 p.m. local time, December 7, 2017. Pre-submittal conference: November 27, 2017 at 3 p.m. First Floor Conference Room, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East SOQ due: December 7, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Firms notified for interview: TBD Interviews: TBD November 12, 26, 2017 MNAXLP

Morton hopes luck turns

Veteran super late model driver Bodie Morton of Kalispell says he feels a little snakebit this season.

Genevieve Zahller, 95

Genevieve Zahller, 95, of Kalispell, died Jan. 31, 2020, in Kalispell.

County OKs Bigfork project

The Flathead County commissioners approved a final resolution for a 640-acre growth policy amendment near Bigfork on Wednesday.

Roger Mellies, 59

Roger Mellies, 59, of Kalispell, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in a car accident which the family believes was caused by complications of diabetes.

Legals December 28, 2017

No. 25021 NOTICE OF SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BY FLATHEAD COUNTY By the order of the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, entered in its minutes on the 18th day of December, 2017, the Board will on January 17, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. of said day, at the Flathead County Commissioner Chambers, 800 South Main Street in the City of Kalispell, in Flathead County, State of Montana, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder all right, title and interest, estate, lien, claim, and demand of the County of Flathead in and to the following described real property, formerly the Kalispell Senior Center property, to wit: Assessor #: E030305 403 2nd Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901 411 & 411 1/2 2nd Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901 Lots 17 and 18, Block 74 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The Board has determined and fixed the fair market value of the property at the amount of $450,000 based on a recent property appraisal. The property is being sold as-is. Questions regarding the property sale or to schedule a showing, contact Linda Pistorese, Flathead Valley Brokers, lindap@fvbmt.com, (406) 752-8883. NO BID BELOW 70% ($315,000) OF FAIR MARKET VALUE IS ACCEPTABLE TERMS OF SALE - CASH - 20% of successful bid due at time of sale, balance due within ten (10) business days or forfeit the 20% down. DATED this 18th day of December, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman December 21, 28, 2017 MNAXLP __________________________