Frenchtown nips Glacier in softball

FRENCHTOWN — Glacier came up a run short against Frenchtown on Saturday, losing the nonconference softball matchup 5-4.

Legals December 11, 2018

No. 25823 Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Phone: 701-227-1841 Fax: 701-225-6878 Attorney for the Plaintiff JHenderson@mackoff.com MT Bar #11414 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, v. McCarthy Hanger a/k/a McCarthy Hanger, III; Sally Hanger; Glacier Bank of Whitefish; United States of America acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service, Defendants. Cause No. DV-15-863A NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District in and for the County of Flathead and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on May 9, 2017, in an action wherein LSF9 Master Participation Trust was Plaintiff, and McCarthy Hanger a/k/a McCarthy Hanger, III; Sally Hanger; Glacier Bank of Whitefish; United States of America acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service, were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $1,744,142.24, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Chuck Curry, Sheriff of Flathead County, Montana, or a Deputy on behalf of the Sheriff, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the lobby of the Justice Center in the City of Kalispell in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, on Thursday the 20th day of December, 2018, at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, and described as follows: That portion of Government Lot 4, Section 33, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of that parcel shown in Book 504, Page 467, records of Flathead County; thence along the East line of the county road South 00°09'15" West, a distance of 332.25 feet; thence North 88°37'22" East, a distance of 146.45 feet, thence North 58°17' 10" East, a distance of 205 feet more or less to the low water mark of Swan River: thence Northwesterly along the low water mark, a distance of 242 feet more or less to a point which bears South 89°45'46" East from the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°45'46" West, a distance of 255 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning. Physical location: 11 Lazy Swan Lane, Bigfork, MT 59911. Dated this 23rd day of November, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK CURRY By: Jeff Weyh Civil Department MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Attorney for the Plaintiff November 27, December 4, 11, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Time to celebrate FVCC graduates

Flathead Valley Community College is celebrating our 52nd annual commencement ceremony this Friday. This ceremony will be different than any other year at the college, as it will be streamed via an online video.

Parks to increase price for senior lifetime pass

For more than two decades, older Americans have been able spend $10 to access to the country’s national parks until the day they die. In August, the price for lifetime access will rise to $80.

Compromise may open school sports to Georgia home-schoolers

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's home-schooled students would be able to participate in high school sports and extracurricular activities under a bill advancing in the state House, but only if they took at least one online course from the public school.

Crowded field chases California seat after Rep. Hill scandal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An ex-congressman, a state lawmaker, an online news personality and a former combat pilot are among the candidates hoping to fill a U.S. House seat north of Los Angeles — a race that's being watched nationally for hints about which party might control Congress next year.

'Manchurian editor' writes from the Gulag

One thing I have learned from online reader comments is that I don't really need to write my column at all to enjoy the privilege of having people criticize me and call me a pinhead.

Uniting girls to teach coding

Registration opens for Code Girls United

Flathead County fourth- through eighth-grade girls interested in making a difference in their communities through technology are invited to sign up for Code Girls United.

Local microgreens farmers offer a harvest of nutrition in tiny packages

Local microgreens growers have come up with innovative ways to use their product.

Martha Terry Russell, 63

Martha Terry Russell was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Butte. She passed away on July 6, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Veldon Owens; mother, Georgia French; and a brother, Steven K. French. She is survived by three sons and a daughter; son, Chris, and his spouse, Sherry Owens, of Kalispell; son, Mark Owens, of Billings, and three grandchildren, Jayda Owens, 7 years old, Ashton Owens, 5 years old, and Journie Owens, 3 years old; son, Sean, and his spouse, Stephanie Owens, of Kalispell, and two grandchildren Jordan Owens, 10 years old, and Kailie Owens, 3 years old. She lived with her daughter, Mary, and her spouse, Lester Wall, of Columbia Falls, and two grandchildren, Aspen Wall, 4 years old, and Madisen Wall, 1 year old. She was the best mother and grandmother anyone could ever ask for. She was so proud to be a grandmother and adored all of her grandchildren! She is also survived by three brothers; Michael and his spouse, Debbie Owens, of Kalispell; Wesley and his spouse, Earleen French, of Columbia Falls, and Orion and his spouse, Linda French, of Missoula. Terry was loved and cherished by all of her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. She is in the hands of God now! There will be a graveside funeral at noon on July 13, at Glacier Memorial Gardens, for anyone who would like to attend. A memorial reception will be provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbia Falls following the service.

Wilson, Pirates swamp Yellowjackets

POLSON – Jarrett Wilson led the Polson Pirates in passing and rushing yards in a 49-0 rout of the Stevensville Yellowjackets Friday night in Class A football.

Area students win statewide and divisional awards for wildfire prevention artwork

A Columbia Falls High School sophomore’s art was selected as the statewide winner of a wildfire prevention art contest.

Kila cancels in-person classes due to Covid

Kila School District canceled in-person classes among all grade levels for Thursday and Friday due mounting Covid-19 cases.

Legals August 14, 2017

No. 24715 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Luann Rae Moriarty Luann Rae Moriarty, Petitioner Cause No. DV-17-626B ROBERT B. ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Luann Rae Moriarty to Luann Rae Peterson. The hearing will be on August 30, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: July 18, 2017 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: JENNIFER ANDERSON Deputy Clerk of Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2017 MNAXLP

Wildcats clamp down, stop Wolfpack

COLUMBIA FALLS - Cary Finberg's message at halftime was simple - no more 3-pointers.

Legals for April, 11 2020

Montana Wooden Boat Foundation offering new adult classes

The Montana Wooden Boat Foundation is offering new adult boat building classes in early 2017 at its Boat Building Center located at 100 Bierney Creek Road in Lakeside.

Woman found dead on trash conveyor belt

Cath the Vision Artist Opening Thursday at the Hockaday

Liz Moss, executive director and curator for the Hockaday Museum of Art, hangs work by Mayla Stufft of Somers, the artist who won the 2010 Catch the Vision: From Dreams to Discovery emerging artist competition, in preparation for the opening reception tomorrow night at the Hockaday starting at 5 p.m. According to Moss the goal for this year is to really encourage emerging artists who are still in school, either high school students looking to build their portfolio for college applications or college students who want to build their resume's for when they approach professional galleries. Those interested in entering the contest should go to www.hockadaymuseum.org and apply online. The deadline for submissions for this year's contest is December 1. The next exhibition will open January 5.

State Department of Revenue reminds businesses about reporting requirement

Businesses with a statewide market value greater than $300,000 in business equipment are required to report the equipment they own as of Jan. 1, 2023, by March 1 to avoid a 20% penalty.