Legals for January, 28 2021

NOTICE OF CONSIGNMENT ITEMS TO BE DISPOSED OF Notice is hereby given that consignment items placed with the Red Poppy store, Ronan, MT, will be disposed of at the discretion of the owner of the Red Poppy, if not collected by recorded consignee not later than January 31, 2021. Government ID must be presented at time of collection. Call 406-676-3010 to arrange pickup time, available by appointment only. Published on January 14, 2021, January 21, 2021, and January 28, 2021. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID City of Polson Polson, Montana Sewer Collection System Improvements General Notice The City of Polson (Owner) is requesting sealed bids for the construction of the following Project: Polson Sewer Collection System Improvements Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Polson City Hall located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project includes the following Work: Replacement of approximately 1,225 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sewer collection main, replacement of approximately 2,850 lineal feet of 10-inch diameter sewer collection main, replacement of approximately 1,100 lineal feet of 2-inch diameter water main, and appurtenant work according to the plans and specifications. Bids are requested for the following Contract: Polson Sewer Collection System Improvements Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 The contact person is: Rickey Schultz, PE (406-532-2238) at HDR. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM local time, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office's receipt of payment, paper Bidding Documents or electronic documents on USB drive will be sent via the prospective Bidder's delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including half-size Drawings) $55 USB drive containing Bidding Documents in portable document format (PDF) $15 Pre-bid Conference A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Polson City Hall located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860. The conference will also be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please request a meeting link from HDR if you plan to participate virtually. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as "Polson Sewer Collection System Improvements Project" on the outside envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Polson, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided. If the Invitation to Bid is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the bidder's responsibility to keep informed of any changes to the solicitation. Bidders must sign and return with their bid an Acknowledgment of Addendum for any addendum issued. Bids that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendum may be considered unresponsive. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the owner. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all bidding documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The City of Polson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Cindy Dooley Title: City Finance Officer Published on January 28, 2021, and February 18, 2021. MNAXLP

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY WILLIAM E. MYTTY AND SANDRA F. MYTTY, QUALITY SUPPLY, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST DOUGLAS S. HANDNOT, J. CHRIS CHRAWFORD, STEPHEN S. ELLIS, M.D., P.C. AND THOMAS H. BOONE and RANDY J. COX, TRUSTEES OF THE GROUP OF FOUR LLC PROFIT SHARING TRUST, Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN P. STOKES, PAMELA J. STOKES, ELIZABETH ANN VANDERBERG f/n/a ELIZABETH ANN PICKAVANCE f/n/a ELIZABETH ANN STOKES, Z-600 INC., SKYLINE BROADCASTERS, INC., and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Defendants. Cause No. DV 14-209 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by Judge Manley on October 12, 2020, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of the Defendant's rights and interest to the property described below. The property is to be sold at Sheriff's Sale on the 2nd day of February 2021, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the front door of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860, the following described real property: PARCEL 1: The S1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana PARCEL 2: The N1/2 NW 1/4 SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana PARCEL 3: The S1/2 NW 1/4 SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M. Lake County, Montana DATED this 6th day of January, 2021. DONALD R. BELL, SHERIFF LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE /s/ Donald R. Bell Published on January 14, 2021, and January 28, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Public attendance will be through a virtual format via ZOOM. Agenda items include: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS WORK SESSION The Planning Board will hold an informal work session as part of the process to begin updating the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Planning Board will meet to discuss the current regulations, potential amendments, and the approach moving forward. The current Lakeshore Protection Regulations can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department's webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by February 1, 2021 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after February 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Please note: Due to safety measures in place related to concerns stemming from COVID-19, if you would like to attend the public hearing, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on January 28, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing. Public attendance will be through a virtual format via ZOOM. The hearing will include the following items: CHEFF CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE REQUESTS Carstens & Associates, on behalf of Shayla Dell Cheff, is requesting an after-the-fact conditional use approval to allow for the disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on a lakefront lot, and an after-the-fact variance for disturbance of slopes greater than 25% within the 50-foot vegetative buffer. The requests are associated with the construction of a roadway and building site preparation for a proposed single-family residence on the subject properties. The +/-7.43-acre subject property is located off MT Highway 35 within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit A - Highway Lakeside, and is legally described as lots 5 & 6, block 11 of Festou Villa Site, located in section 3 of T23N, R19W. DE CONINCK VARIANCE REQUEST Dirk De Coninck is requesting a variance to the requirement that a recreational vehicle campground must be within 500 feet of the centerline of MT Highway 35. The request was originally reviewed at the January 13, 2021 meeting of the Lake County Board of Adjustment, and was tabled by the board until additional information is received. The request is associated with adding additional RV spots to an existing recreational vehicle campground. The +/-9.25-acre property is located at 35103 MT Hwy 35 and is legally described as tract A on COS 5274, located in section 28 of T23N, R19W. SMITH CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Jeremy and Jennifer Smith are requesting a conditional use approval to allow for a home occupation consisting of an agricultural growing operation within a detached accessory structure in the East Shore Zoning District. The +/-0.64-acre subject property is located at 19650 MT Hwy 35 within the East Shore Zoning District, and is legally described as a portion of lot 25 of Flathead Lakeshore Tracts, located in section 9 of T25N, R19W. JOHNSON VARIANCE REQUESTS Randy and Marcia Johnson are requesting variance approvals within the Finley Point Zoning District, Sub-Unit A, to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 49% of the buildable area of the lot, and to allow for construction within setbacks to MT Highway 35, Flathead Lake, and the side property lines. If approved, the variances would allow for construction of a garage with an upper level living area. The 0.11-acre parcel is currently developed with two existing structures; both are proposed to be removed. The subject property is located one property north of 30603 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911 and is legally described as a portion of land within lot 1, block 8, of Festou Villa Site, in section 3 of T23N, R19W, as shown on deed exhibit H-372. JOHNSON VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Randy and Marcia Johnson are requesting conditional use approval to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 29% of the buildable area of the lot, and variance approvals to allow for construction within the setbacks to MT Highway 35 and the side property line. The property is located within the Finley Point Zoning District, Sub-Unit A. Approval would allow for construction of a new garage to replace an existing garage. The 0.62-acre parcel is located at 30603 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911 and is legally described as a portion of land within lot 1, block 8, of Festou Villa Site, in section 3 of T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by February 1, 2021 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after February 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed to 406-883-7205 or e-mailed to planning@lakemt.gov . Please note: Due to safety measures in place related to concerns stemming from COVID-19, if you would like to attend the public hearing, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on January 28, 2021. MNAXLP

Sara McClure Cox PO Box 576 Polson, Montana 59860 Montana Twentieth Judicial, Lake County District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Estate of Eunice Elaine McClure, Deceased. Cause Number: 20-60 Department Number: 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed to serve as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present all claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will forever be barred. Claims must be mailed to the Personal Representative at: Sara McClure Cox, Box 576, Polson, Montana or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 11th day of January, 2021, Sara McClure Cox Personal Representative PO Box 576 Polson, MT 59860 Published on January 28, 2021, February 4, 2021, and February 11, 2021. MNAXLP

Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of February, 2021 at 5:00 pm is the final date for filing Declarations of Nomination for 2 positions for the Ronan Rural Fire District. Election to be held on May 4, 2021. Contact Lacy Cates at 406-270-5302 or Lake County Elections Office for Declarations of Nomination forms. Published on January 28, 2021, and February 4, 2021. MNAXLP

RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY As provided in 20-6-604, MCA, the Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 hereby resolve to sell excess property, namely three route buses, 1992, 2001 and 2002 Bluebird, that are no longer utilized by the District. The Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 further resolve that notices of this resolution shall be published in the local papers, The CharKoosta and The Lake County Leader the weeks of January 18, 2021 and January 25, 2021. This resolution shall become effective 14 days after publication of the second notice identified in the above paragraph, unless appealed to the district court by a taxpayer in compliance with and provided in 20-6-604, MCA. Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8, this 13 th day of January, 2021. Kris Gardner, Board Chair Lonnie Morin, District Clerk Published on January 28, 2021, and February 4, 2021. MNAXLP

Evonne Wells Wells & McKittrick, P.C. P.O. Box 9410 222 East Pine Missoula, Montana 59807 Tel: 406-728-7177 Fax: 406-728-0790 admin@wandmlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Estate Of: Mary Ellen Gies, Deceased Dept. No.: Case No.: DP-20-78 Notice to Creditors Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Evonne Wells, attorney for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 9410, Missoula, Montana 59807-9410, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated: 12-7, 2020 /s/ Linda C. Gies Linda Christopher Gies, Personal Representative Wells & McKittrick, P.C. By: /s/ Evonne Wells Evonne Wells Attorney for Personal Representative Published on January 28, 2021, February 4, 2021, and February 11, 2021. MNAXLP