Found utensils near Depot Park, Kalispell.
Description
Hi, I’m Grace Thompson. Yesterday around 6:45 p.m., I found a set of utensils on a bench behind Kalispell Public Library near Depot Park in Kalispell, Montana. It looked like someone had picnicked or grabbed them on the run and forgot them. The utensil set includes forks, knives, and a spatula, all clean but dusty from the park air. I picked them up and figured they’d belong to someone who had a busy day, so I tucked them into my tote so they wouldn’t blow away. I imagine the owner’s relief when these turn up again. If these utensils are yours, please let me know through the site.
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