Thinking of writing your own Will by hand?

A question that we get regularly comes from folks who are considering handwriting (or re-writing) a Last Will and Testament themselves. The question is: “does Idaho honor handwritten Wills?”

Do You Shop Healthy?

(Family Features) Ingredient labeling, food affordability and removing artificial ingredients are highlighted as priorities for Americans in a survey conducted by national retailer ALDI. Shoppers are looking for fresh, simple, honest foods: from produce and meat to that final snack at checkout. In response, ALDI recently cut certified synthetic colors, added MSG and partially hydrogenated oils (a source of trans fat) from all of its exclusive brand food products, making it easier to shop for items the whole family can feel good about preparing and eating. 

Do You Shop Healthy?

(Family Features) Ingredient labeling, food affordability and removing artificial ingredients are highlighted as priorities for Americans in a survey conducted by national retailer ALDI. Shoppers are looking for fresh, simple, honest foods: from produce and meat to that final snack at checkout. In response, ALDI recently cut certified synthetic colors, added MSG and partially hydrogenated oils (a source of trans fat) from all of its exclusive brand food products, making it easier to shop for items the whole family can feel good about preparing and eating. 

The Latest: Mayor: Dozens have been rescued from flood homes

Here are the latest developments on tropical weather (all times local):

Fair will host 900-piece art fundraiser

SANDPOINT — Take 30 local artists, give them the challenge of creating 30 works each and set the price at $30 per piece and you not only have instantly created one of the largest art galleries in the region, you’ve got one heck of a powerful fundraising vehicle on your hands.

Commissioner candidates answer questions

Boundary County commissioner candidates were given questionnaires to give their last pitch to voters before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election.

Iran says opposition leader tested positive for coronavirus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian opposition leader who ran in a disputed 2009 presidential election and his activist wife have tested positive for the coronavirus while under house arrest, the semi-official ILNA news agency reported Sunday.

Time to get serious

Chamber hopes to add more members, boost economy

COEUR d'ALENE - Marliee Wallace says every time the bell rings this week, that's good for the economy.

Dogs pose with Santa at Bigfork event

Bigfork went to the dogs Friday night as pups of all ages, sizes and breeds gathered with their humans to have their pictures made with Santa Claus and enjoy a community bonfire.

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When Walmart becomes a party

When I go to Walmart, I want to party. And I like to think its employees do too.

Minding Our Business Studio B: Pilates/Fitness/Yoga

A Libby fitness studio has moved into a new building, expanded its services and changed its name to reflect the evolution — all the while remaining under the same owner that founded it little more than three years ago.

Live Give 7B raises over $228,000 in inaugural campaign

The first-ever Live Give 7B giving week came to a close on April 18 with the results exceeding all expectations. What began as a grassroots effort to shine a light on local nonprofits, blossomed into a powerful expression of community spirit and generosity. With 480 donors contributing just over $228,000, the campaign more than tripled its original goal of $70,000, sending vital support to nonprofits throughout Bonner County.

FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS

Our visit this week is with James Casper, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho. Many don’t know the history of Habitat and that its stated mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Their principles include demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ and promoting dignity and hope. I had a fascinating conversation with James about Habitat and learned a lot.

Legals for March, 16 2023

Next July's SummerFest a giant 50-year class reunion

ROYAL CITY - "School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days: Readin', & Ritin' & Rithmetic".

Kvelve's Comments: How the young have changed

Boy oh boy. Things have changed, yet as someone once said, “the more things change the more they remain the same.”

Legals for January, 9 2020

Legals for November, 21 2019

Legals December 29, 2016

No. 24127 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ONE NEW MONTANA RETAIL ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION BEER AND WINE WITH CATERING ENDORSEMENT GAMING RESTRICTED LICENSE Keats Maxwell has applied for one new Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement Gaming Restricted License No. 07-901-2601-312 to be operated at 323 South Main, Kalispell, Flathead County. The public may protest this license in accordance with the law. Who can protest this license? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Flathead), residents of adjoining Montana counties (Lincoln, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, Lewis & Clark, Powell, Lake, Sanders), and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (07-901-2601-312) and the applicant's name (Keats Maxwell); (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before January 9, 2017. What happens if the license is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Kalispell. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Patty Kautz, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-0017 or [email protected]. December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 MNAXLP