Ruth Bennett Rodwick, 92

Ruth Bennett Rodwick, born Feb. 23, 1920, passed away May 27, 2012, from complications due to advanced age, in her beloved home of Montana.

Lester Wayne Swede Herbold, 84

Lester Wayne Swede Herbold, 84, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at his home in Stanford. Lester was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Benchland, to William and Mary (L Agivine) Herbold. He graduated from Grass Range High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until 1946. On Nov. 14, 1947, in Billings, he was united in marriage to Lois Finkbeiner. She preceded him in death in 2000. He worked for Tindall Construction as a cat skinner; Fergus County Road Department; and as a section foreman for the Montana Highway Department, from which he retired. Swede served on the Stanford City Council, the Boy Scouts, Rod and Gun Club, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star (50 years), VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed coin collecting, hunting, fishing, camping and storytelling. Survivors include a daughter, Leslie, and Jim DeWitt, of Kalispell, and two sons, Dennis Herbold of Stanford, and Joe and Charlotte Herbold of Jordan; five grandchildren, Heidi and Kevin Rendina, Cassandra DeWitt, all of Kalispell, Charity DeWitt of Somers, and Hayley Herbold and Heath Herbold, both of Jordan; and three great-grandchildren, Brendan, Brianna and Jake Rendina. He is also survived by five sisters, Billie and Jerry Bonner of Eureka, Bebe Swan of Eureka, Karen Emerson of Kalispell, Janet and Gary Rose of Kalispell, and June O Connor of Eureka; and two brothers Mervin and Bonnie Herbold of Kalispell, and Richard Herbold of Olney; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; a sister, Joan; brothers, Bill, Leonard and Jack; and his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Creel Funeral Chapel in Lewistown. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Lewistown City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Central Montana, 408 Wendell Ave., Lewistown, Mont. 59457. Creel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise Harner, 84

Mary Louise Harner, 84, of Columbia Falls, died Nov. 30, 2010, at the Whitefish Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 5, 1925, in Carrington, N.D., to William and Maude Reuter. Mary Louise received her nursing degree from Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane in 1947. While a student at Sacred Heart Hospital, she met her husband, Robert C. Harner, who had been recently discharged from the U.S. Air Force with a Purple Heart. They were married on June 3, 1947, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spokane. That same year, they moved to Kalispell, where Mary Louise began her nursing career at Kalispell General Hospital. In 1949, Mary Louise and Bob moved to Coram when Bob began employment with the Bureau of Reclamation. Mary Louise continued her nursing career at the Hungry Horse Clinic. In 1965, Mary Louise and Bob purchased and moved to property located near Columbia Falls. Mary Louise continued to work as a nurse for private physicians in Flathead County until she retired as an office nurse for Dr. Carlson in Columbia Falls in 1979. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, gardening and spending summer weekends entertaining family and friends with her husband at their cabin on Echo Lake. After retirement, Mary Louise and Bob spent their winters in California and Arizona, returning to their home near Columbia Falls every spring. Mary Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Steven R. Harner, in August, 2000; and her husband, Robert, in August, 2004. Mary Louise is survived by her daughter, Cheryl L. Harner of Gilroy, Calif. Funeral services will be held for Mary Louise at 10 a.m. Dec. 7, at Saint Richard s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is assisting the family.

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Whitefish knew Lockwood was a tough semifinal draw, but the Bulldogs neutralized the Lions’ top scorer and cruised to a 5-2 win at Smith Fields on Saturday, earning their third Class A final appearance in four years.

Sandra Swartzenberger, 80

Sandra M. (Todd) Swartzenberger, 80, passed away peacefully March 11, 2024 while enjoying her favorite pastime, watching TV.

Legals December 16, 2016

No. 24119 MONTAN ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Dakota Brown, Petitioner, Vs. Jeffery W. Pierce-Metteer Respondent. Your Case No. DR-16-808C Summons for Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty days after service of this Summons, Exclusive of the day of service: and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain resolution and agreement on Permanent Parenting Plan. DATED this 29th day of November, 2016 PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court By: RACHAEL C MITCHELL Deputy Clerk December 2, 9, 16, 2016 MNAXLP

Legals December 7, 2017

No. 24975 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: D.H.K., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-17-067(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Dustin Hayes Knox, birth father of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting emergency protective services, adjudication as a youth in need of care, and temporary legal custody of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. D.H.K. was born on September 27, 2017 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Nicole Michelle Davidson. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 22nd day of November, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachael R. Woods Deputy Clerk November 30, December 7, 14, 2017 MNAXLP

Legion baseball: M.V. Mariners start Firecracker with a bang

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Eureka, C-Falls, Polson, gridders dominate all-state teams

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Legals May 11, 2017

No. 24484 Robert L. Deschamps III District Judge Department No. 2 Fourth Judicial District 200 West Broadway Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 258-4772 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING J.D., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-17-27 Department No. 2 Judge Robert L. Deschamps III SUMMONS AND CITATION TO: SUMMER DUVAL Re: J.D., born 10/30/2002 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana, 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody or for said youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 30th day of May, 2017 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. at the Courtroom of the above-entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the youth should not be adjudicated as a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months or until further order of the Court; why the Petition should not be granted; or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Summer Duval is represented by Court-appointed attorney Kelli Sather, 610 N. Woody, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 523-5140, ksather@mt.gov. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Robert L. Deschamps III, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 26 day of April, 2017. ROBERT L. DESCHAMPS III District Judge May 4, 11, 18, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals June 3, 2017

No. 24574 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids for the paving of Chapman Hill Road in Bigfork, Montana. The project generally consists of paving approximately 2,370 lineal feet of road with 3-inch thick asphalt, gravel base and subbase, and improving existing drainage swales along the road. The contract documents, consisting of drawings and the project manual, may be examined or obtained at the office of Jackola Engineering and Architecture, PC, 2250 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell MT 59901. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per set is required. An additional non-refundable payment of $50.00 is required for documents sent by express mail. Each bidder should submit bids for and produce a schedule showing when the work can be started and completed. Warranties and schedules will be considered when determining the bid that is in the best interest of Flathead County and will be included in the contract for paving Chapman Hill Road. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. Bid security shall be payable to the 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 banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. No bidder may withdrawal bid after the actual date of the opening thereof. The selected bidder will, within 15 days, enter into a formal contract for the completion of the project. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder will also be required to provide current proof of Worker's Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification from the State, and General Liability and Automobile insurance policies with Flathead County as an additional insured listed in the documents. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification prior to bidding this project. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work pursuant to MCA Section 18-1-102. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or country that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or country. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Chapman Hill Road Paving" must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, before 9:00 AM on Monday, June 19, 2017. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:15 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities which are deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The award of 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 30th day of May, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman ATTEST: By: /s/ Maria Albertson Maria Albertson, Clerk to the Board June 3, 10, 2017 MNAXLP