Gadgets Galore

New exhibit shows off inventions of long ago and how they changed life

Museum exhibit opening

Karen Joann Sanderson, 48

On Aug. 30, 1971, the musician, Sandy Sanderson, and hairdresser, Patti Knapton Sanderson, were thrilled to give birth to their first child, Karen Joann Sanderson in Whitefish. Karen’s childhood was idyllic and complete when brother Logan came along. Being a fifth generation Montanan from the Flathead Valley, Karen was surrounded by the love of a large extended family. Karen graduated from Flathead High School in 1989 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from University of Montana in 1993. Karen’s family and many lifelong friends made while in high school, college, the Kappa Alpha Theta house and beyond are left to mourn the sudden loss of dear Karen. She passed on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, after a short bout of lung cancer.

Truck sale haunts man years later

A man on Helena Flats Road told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office he sold his truck years ago and the person never registered it in their name and he was recently contacted by someone stating he needed to pick the vehicle up or pay fines. The man allegedly picked up the truck and then three men showed up at his house wanting it. He thought the men had some sort of relation to the person he originally sold it to.

Community radio station broadcasts from Whitefish

Eric Waier first found an interest in community radio on a lonely highway through Wyoming. He was driving to Jackson Hole late at night flipping through radio stations when he tuned into KHOL.

Forest officials warn about human-caused fires

Forest officials warn about human-caused fires

Legals for June, 19 2020

Carl Alvin Kron

Carl Alvin Kron (96) entered into rest January 9, 2013 in Moses Lake. He was born July 19, 1916 in Loup City, Nebraska; the oldest of six children and grew up on the family farm. In 1934, the middle of the Dust Bowl years, the family moved to Richland, WA. At the age of 19, he went to Prairie City, OR to work for the Cougar Mine. He started by cutting wood but soon became a jigger boss (head of a crew). He also worked at the Ben Harrison Mine, OR and the Walker Mine, CA. Carl and a hoist man visited Grand Coulee Dam and decided they wanted to get a closer look. Carl ran a jackhammer preparing the hillsides for construction of the dam. Carl married Anna Long of Richland, WA on August 15, 1937 in Reno, NV, returning to Prosser, WA to farm. They were married over 68 years until Anna's passing in 2006. In 1939, he went to Lind, WA for a harvest job with Hugh Phillips. The following year he and Anna moved to Lind. In 1943, he leased ground from Hugh and spent the next 27 years farming. Carl learned to fly in 1942, and was a pilot for 37 years, owning several different airplanes. In 1957, he began an aerial spraying business with Bill Phillips. He bought out his partner and ran the business until 1979. Flying was Carl's passion. It provided travel opportunities for his family, including flying to Washington DC in 1953 during his term as President of the Washington Flying Farmers. He shared his love of flying by providing many people with their first airplane ride. Carl and Anna moved to Broadway Estates in Moses Lake, WA in 1983. He assisted with the maintenance of the park and became the Assistant Manager, a position he held until moving into Hearthstone Assisted Living Center in 2012. They enjoyed several years traveling around the country in RVs and wintering in Arizona. Carl was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, and a 32nd degree Shriner and life member of the El Katif Shrine Temple in Spokane, WA. He had a special place in his heart for the Shriner's Hospitals and helped place a child for care. Carl said that even as a young child he always wanted to know how things worked. He was known as an engineer, designer, builder, and inventor, working out of his well-equipped and maintained shop. Most of all he was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was very proud of his entire family and was thankful for the opportunities he was able to provide his family and others. Carl was a man of integrity and good humor, always willing to help others. He enjoyed people and was happiest when visiting with family and friends, and was lovingly known for holding up his end of the conversation. His wife Anna, his brother and three sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Verla (Gary) Steffler of Moses Lake, his son Curtis (Karen) Kron of Boise, ID, two grandsons, two granddaughters, five great-grand children, and a great-great grandson. His sister Anna of Grandview also survives him. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lind Cemetery. Following the service, everyone is invited to a time of sharing and a light lunch at Slim's in Lind. There will be a remembrance gathering at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Hearthstone Assisted Living Center, 905 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA for anyone wishing to attend. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Shriner's Hospital, 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204. Condolences may be left at www.danekasfuneralhome.org.

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Legals February 3, 2019

No. 25951 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2019 Milling and Paving project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to mill city streets, taper mill city streets, reconstruct city streets, or mill and overlay city streets. Project Documents may be examined beginning February 4, 2019, through QuestCDN. Further bidding requirements are also listed at www.kalispell.com under Bids and Proposals. The City of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN is located on the City of Kalispell website at http://www.kalispell.com/clerk/proiects_bids_proposals.php. Click on the project title. A page will open which allows free viewing of the project and plan holders list. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 8:00 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:15 PM on March 7, 2019. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 20, 2018. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 3, 24, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Soap Lake lava lamp storage ending

EPHRATA — The Port of Ephrata put the City of Soap Lake on notice: The giant lava lamp stored free at the port's facilities since 2004 must be out next month.

Plans released for former Kmart building

Working to attract retailers

MOSES LAKE - The ASPI Group released its architectural design concept for the former Kmart building along Stratford Road.

Firearm safety can't be overdone

Nothing is harder to accept than the death of a child. Monday's Press report of the loss of a local 7-year-old to a hunting accident left a pain inside, and I don't know the boy or his family. This community is still small enough to mourn together.

EPA Changing its approach

The EPA has put on hold remediation of trace amounts of vermiculite found on properties of newer homes, the agency officials told Lincoln County Commissioners last week.

This Week in History - Nov. 30, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Law roundup: These teens got no chill

A gaggle of teens in need of a chill pill were apparently blazing marijuana around a 9-year-old child near the front entrance of a building and threatening to kill people.

Law roundup: Lovebirds aren't strange birds

Kalispell Police Department made contact with “two lovebirds on a nice evening stroll through the park,” after they were allegedly described by someone as “people doing weird stuff.”

Law roundup: Vehicles get stuck in roundabout

A passerby saw vehicles that looked like they were driving up toward “the incomplete bridge” in the roundabout construction area and got stuck. Another caller told the Kalispell Police Department a car was trying to pull a truck out that “buried itself in gravel.”

AP PHOTOS: Bustling London life stilled by COVID-19 lockdown

LONDON (AP) — When Associated Press photographer Frank Augstein moved to London in 2015, what struck him most was the crowds.

AP PHOTOS: Bustling London life stilled by COVID-19 lockdown

LONDON (AP) — When Associated Press photographer Frank Augstein moved to London in 2015, what struck him most was the crowds.