Legals for April, 27 2023

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes PROPERTY & SUPPLY SEALED BID Property & Supply is having a SEALED BID of office equipment and vehicles. The sealed bid will be closing on MAY 11th, 2023 at 4:00pm. You may pick up a Bid Package at the Property & Supply office located at: 33168 Desert Horse Lane in Ronan. If you have questions, contact: Rachel Saunders at (406) 675-2700 ext.1068 or email: Rachel.Saunders@cskt.org. Viewing times are from MAY 1st through MAY 11th; Monday - Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm. Also you may check our website: www.ckst.org, for more information. Published on April 20th, 27th & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Storage Auction:  In accordance with the provisions of Montana Law, Code Ann. §70-6-420: there being past due and unpaid charges for the storage of your property, Second Street Mini Storage, 907 2nd Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 406-883-5128 is entitled to auction the said property. Notice is hereby given that 2nd Street Mini Storage will auction all contents of Unit A15 belonging to Tacy Moniere, Unit C15 belonging to Rick Darnell & Unit F03 belonging to Ashley Nicole McDanal Callejas-Vasquez at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. If there are no bidders, the property will be disposed of accordingly.  Published on April 13th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 23-0039-P  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  STEPHEN J. LEAN  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Beverley Lean has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.  DATED this 3rd day of April, 2023. /S/ Beverly Lean Personal Representative  Address: BEVERLY LEAN  39433 MTN VIEW RD. POLSON MT 59860  Published on April 13th, 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of Lake County has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, CPA’s, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for Lake County for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022 is unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: 2022-01 Financial Reporting and 2022-002 Lease Reporting and Controls. 2. Independent Auditor’s Report on compliance for each major program and on internal control over compliance required by the Uniform Guidance. This report contained no findings. 3. Report on other compliances, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters. This report contained no findings. 4. Report on Prior Year Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report and noted the action taken on them. This report contained no prior year audit report recommendations. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open for public inspection at the Clerk & Recorders office at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. DATED this 6th day of April, 2023 /s/Katie Harding Clerk & Recorder/Auditor Lake County, Montana Published on April 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Annual School and Special District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana, that the Annual School District and Special Purpose District Election will be held by mail ballot on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person at the Election Office at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from April 14th through May 1st and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, May 2nd . Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Arlee School District #8J two 3-year trustee positions; Charlo School District #7J- three 3-year trustee positions; Dayton School District #33 one 3-year position; Polson School District #23 Elementary Bond Issue and High School Bond Issue; Ronan School District #30-2 two- three-year trustee positions; St. Ignatius School District #28 two-3 year trustee position; Arlee Rural Fire District two-3 year trustee position; Chief Cliff Fire Service Area two- 3-year trustee positions. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 14, 2023. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration card. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 3rd , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8 pm on Election Day. The following events for the May 2nd election are open to the public and will occur in the Large Conference Room on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 9:00 am on April 20, 2023, and counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 8, 2023. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 11, 2023. DATED this 31st day of March 2023. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on April 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2023. __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Polson Polson, Montana Fourth Avenue Water Main Project General Notice City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Fourth Avenue Water Main Project Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860, until Thursday May 4, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: The project includes installation of approximately 723 feet of new 8-inch PVC water main and appurtenances to replace undersized water mains and eliminate two dead ends. Water services will be replaced from the water main to the curb stop and the full road width will be milled and resurfaced. Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Polson, 4th Avenue Water Main Project. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 To obtain Bidding Documents electronically, contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com. The contact person for design questions is: Calvin Zehnder with HDR. He can be contacted at (406) 417-6075 or calvin.zehnder@hdrinc.com. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM local time, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described above. 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 or Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Electronic bidding documents in portable document format (PDF) are available free of charge by contacting Devie Bessette at (406) 523-2200 or devie.bessette@hdrinc.com. Documents will either be emailed or a link to a OneDrive site will be provided for downloading bidding documents. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 26, 2023 at 11:00. Meet at the project site at 409 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “4th Avenue Water Main 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. 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. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Ash Walker Title: Public Works Director Published on April 13th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DP-23-104 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative DAN WILSON, District Court Judge MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JEFFREY L. NOWAKOWSKI, Deceased. 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 deceased 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 Kelsey Nowakowski, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1 st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 31st day of March 2023. /s/ KELSEY NOWAKOWSKI, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Published on April 13th, 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Request for Design/Build Alternative Contracting Services Lake County Courthouse Annex The Lake County Commissioners requires the services of a Design-Build firm, normally engaged in this profession and duly registered as a Construction Contractor in the State of Montana, for Design-Build services as an alternative delivery process. The Lake County Commissioners is seeking Statements of Qualification from such a firm or team for the design, construction and packaged delivery of a new County Office Building which will support numerous County Services. Besides some minor demolition of existing facilities, the County is looking for a new 18,000 square foot office building that will support new County Offices. This new Building will house certain Administration offices, Election Services, Planning, Environmental, IT, GIS, miscellaneous conference rooms and meeting spaces. This new building will remove considerable pressure from the current County Court House and will greatly improve the functions of County Government. The Project Address: 12 5th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 A full description and requirements to be addressed by respondents may be found on the Lake County website, at the following address: https://www.lakemt.gov/345/LegalPublic-Notices and clicking on the file name “Request for Qualifications for Contractor & Architect “Design/Build” Team for Lake County Annex Project. Published on April 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Case No. DP-23-17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judd M. Jensen BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN P.C. 801 W. Main, Suite 2A Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-0888 Fax: (406) 587-0165 judd@bkbh.com Attorneys for Jenifer Jill Hartman MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM T. JOHNSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jenifer Jill Hartman, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Judd M. Jensen, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C., 801 W. Main, Suite 2A, Bozeman, Montana 59715, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 31st day of March, 2023. /S/ Jenifer Jill Hartman, Personal Representative BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN, P.C. /S/ By: Judd M. Jensen, Attorneys for Jenifer Jill Hartman Published on April 20th, 27th & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Surplus Sale Polson School District Please send a bid to Deb Anderson at danderson@polson.k12.mt.us include a phone number and the item # in your bid. All bids are due May 3rd, 2023. Winning bids will be notified via email and have 1 week to make a payment. If payment is not received within 1 week of being notified the next highest bid will be selected.  All items are in as-is condition the district does not offer any warranties or guarantees as to the condition of the items. Item #1: 2012 IC Bus Mileage: 84,849 miles Published on April 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election to be held on June 13, 2023, will close at 5:00 pm, on May 15, 2023.  *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the county election office up to and including Election Day. All active and inactive electors who reside in the above-mentioned school district are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by contacting the county election office. Ballots will be automatically mailed on May 26 th to active status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a registration form in person at the county election office located at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 121, Polson, MT 59860, by mail, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office. DATED this 13th day of April 2023. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on April 20th, 27th, & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

2023 Mobile Home Taxes Due The first half of 2023 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2023. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2023. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2023 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2023. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2023. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Robin G. Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer Published on April 27th, May 4th & 11th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE OXFORD SITE OPENCUT #3498 NAME: Lake County Roads Department c/o Jay Garrick 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 406-883-7206 DESCRIPTION: The current pit is located on Arlee School property and has been approved by the School Board. It is 12.6 acres, and the expansion will add 8.2 acres to provide approximately 170,000 cubic yards of road surface gravel and sanding material to be used for road maintenance only and an additional 30,000 cubic yards of topsoil and overburden to be utilized in the reclamation and seeding of the pit once mining has been completed. Operations will be intermittent from year to year as material is needed and hours of operation will be 7:00 am – 4:00 pm M-Th. when in session with a reclamation completion date of December 31, 2033. The pit is in S12, T16N, R20W and the access point is located at the east end of Oxford Ln. behind a locked gate. Included is a map of the pit and surrounding area as well as a Request for Public Meeting form. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The pit is in S12, T16N, R20W and the access point is located at the east end of Oxford Ln. behind a locked gate. Included is a map of the pit and surrounding area as well as a Request for Public Meeting form. A map of the pit and surrounding area, as well as a request for a public meeting form can be found at the web address here: https//www.lakemt.gov/345/LegalPublic-Notices Legal/Public Notices | Lake County, MT (lakemt.gov) Published on April 27th & May 4th 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DV-23-52  Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Name Change Montana Twentieth  Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Emilie Corley  Emilie Corley, Petitioner Notice of Hearing on Name Change  This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from  Emilie Ann Corley to Emilie Ann Davis The hearing will be on 05/25/2023 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: April 20th, 2023. Lyn Fricker, Clerk of District Court By: Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk Of Court Published on April 27th, & May 4th, 11th & 18th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 15th day of May, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of two requested zoning variances associated with a proposed accessory dwelling unit. Specifically, the request is from the Polson Development Code’s requirements that the ground floor area of an accessory unit shall not exceed 50% of the ground floor area of the principal dwelling and the accessory dwelling shall not exceed the height of the principal dwelling. The request is made by Brandon Gilleard of St. Ignatius, on behalf of Craig and Rhonda Leishman of Ellensburg, WA. The subject property is currently developed with an existing single family residence, zoned Low Density Residential, located at 779 Bayview Drive and legally described as legally described as Tract 4-A of the Amended Plat of the N1/2 Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 1, Slack Villa and Orchard Tracts. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 21st day of April, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on April 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

SKHA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – Architect & Construction Management Services. The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority requests proposals from qualified firms to provide Architect & Construction Management Services to build a commercial shop at the Housing Authority’s current location in Pablo, Montana. Proposals will be accepted until Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Proposals may be hand-delivered to the Housing Authority in Pablo Montana at 56243 US HWY 93 or mailed to PO Box 38, Pablo MT 59855. Proposals may also be emailed to nmichel@skha.org. Proposal envelopes and/or email description lines must be clearly marked with “Proposal for Architect & Construction Management Services”. To view the complete RFP for Architect & Construction Management Services, visit SKHA’s website at www.skha.org/contractors or contact Nolan Michel at 406-675-4491, ext. 1521. Published on April 27th & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 23-0023-P  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  MELVIN MAD PLUME SR.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Preston Mad Plume Sr. has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.  DATED this 29 of March, 2023.  Preston Mad Plume  Personal Representative  Address:  Preston Mad Plume  37717 Maude Ln.  Polson, MT 59860  Published on April 27th, May 4th & May 11th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Title I MEETING NOTICE Valley View School District #35 Valley View Elementary 42448 Valley View Rd, Polson, Mt 59860 will hold a Title I/Schoolwide meeting on May 4th, 2023. A potluck dinner will start at 4:30. The school will provide the main dish. Please bring a side or dessert dish to enjoy! The meeting will be held at the school and will host a bingo for books program for students. Published on April 27th 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

CIVIL NUMBER: DV 23-22 Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 lewis@hwmlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff HWM File Number: MT-20114 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CAG National Fund I LLC, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Mary K. Harris, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Orville S. Harris, William A. Harris, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Orville S. Harris; United States of America, by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 46018 Round Butte Road, Ronan, MT 59864 Defendants. TO: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Mary K. Harris, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Orville S. Harris, and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 46018 Round Butte Road, Ronan, MT 59864. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the above entitled Court. A copy of same is served upon you. You must file your written answer with the above entitled Court and serve a copy upon the Plaintiff, or Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. Failure to appear and answer will allow judgment to be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is for foreclosure of real property located in the County of Lake, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 46018 Round Butte Road, Ronan, MT 59864, and is more particularly described as follows: A tract of land in the NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 31, Township 21 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract C on Certificate of Survey No. 6760, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. A $70.00 filing fee must accompany the answer at the time of filing. /s/ Clerk of the Court Published on April 27th, May 4th & 11th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________