Legals for February, 23 2023

NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY The Trustees of the North Lake County Public Library District hereby resolve to sell or give away excess property, namely furniture, shelving, equipment, supplies, etc. that are no longer of use to the District. A surplus sale will be held on February 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and February 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library at 21st Avenue East, Polson. A detailed list will be made available by February 22 on the library’s website and at the library. For questions contact Library Director Abbi Dooley at 406-883-8225. Published on February 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

CAUSE No. 22-0200-CS IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES  OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION  IN THE MATTER OF A.P.R.J and U.J.M.J.,  Minor Children,  CONFEDERATED SALISH AND  KOOTENAI TRIBES CHILD  ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM  Ex. Rel. FRANCINE JAMES,  Petitioner JEREMIAH JAMES,  Respondent SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES SEND GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT, JEREMIAH JAMES:  YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear at the Tribal Court, at Pablo, Montana, to present evidence of the claims filed in your Answer to the Petition to Establish Child Support. If you wish to contest the Petition you must appear at the Tribal Court on:  Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.  Information regarding the Court hearing can be obtained by calling the Tribal Court (406) 625-2700 ext. 1110  Petitioner, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Child Support Enforcement Program (TCSEP), P.O. Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, requested an Evidentiary Hearing in this matter..  FAILURE TO APPEAR at the hearing may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in a judgment by default being entered for the child support requested in the Petition.  ISSUED this 24th day of January, 2023. /S/ Malia Hame Clerk of Court Published on February 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Special meeting The St Ignatius Rural fire District Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm in the fire hall meeting room. The purpose of the meeting is to amend the Capital Improvement Budget for 2022-2023. For Further information contact chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112. Published on February 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  This is to notify all interested parties that Lake County Council on Aging (LCCOA) is applying for Montana Department of Transportation’s 5311 operating grant in the amount of $78,282 for the grant period FY24 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). LCCOA is also applying for the TransADE matching fund grant in the amount of $24,286. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities within Lake County, Montana and to Kalispell and Missoula, Montana. This application is on file at 528 Main Street SW, Ronan, MT, 59864. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice, indicating the location, date and time of the hearing will be provided.  __________________________ The Montana Department of Transportation attempts to provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program or activity of the Department. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request. For further information, call (406)444-3423 or TTY(800)335-7592 or call the Montana Relay at 711.  __________________________ Published on February 16th & 23rd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION FOR BIDS Bids on the following projects will be received by the Montana Department of Transportation, Construction Contracting Bureau, until 9:00 a.m. on March 9, 2023. All bids will then be reviewed for correctness and then publicly read in the Department’s assigned room. 105 SF 189 93 N RUMBLE STRIPS HSIP 5-1(83)7 SF 189 93 N Rumble Strips project located in Missoula and Lake Counties. Install new rumble strips at various locations on US 93. Install shoulder rumble strips where not currently present from RP 6.5 to RP 45.7 and the curve near RP 70. This project is located entirely within the Flathead Indian Reservation. Bid proposals, plans, cross-sections, dirt runs & erosion control plans, if available, and full instructions to bidders may be obtained from the Construction Contracting Bureau’s website: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting under the “Bid Package” link. Additional bid letting information is also available on this website. Any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement is subject to all appropriate state and federal civil rights laws. The prime and subcontractors are required to pay the wage rates set out in the bid proposal. MDT will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award, performance or administration of any MDT contract or in the administration of its DBE program (49 CFR Part 26). MDT attempts to provide reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program or activity of the department. Alternate accessible formats of this document will be provided upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in MDT bid lettings, call the Civil Rights Bureau at 444-6331 or TTY 406-444-7696 [TTY 1-800-335-7592 (toll free)]. MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Loran Frazier, Chairperson Montana Transportation Commission Malcolm “Mack” Long Director of Transportation Published on February 16th & 23rd, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

CALL FOR BIDS Lake County Commissioners are requesting sealed bids for up to:  400 tons of MC 800 cutback asphalt for the 2023 season. 1) Prices shall be on a per ton basis F.O.B. Pablo, MT and specify minimum load quantities (approx. 10,000 gallons). 2) Bid shall include an option price to add liquid anti strip agent at point of loading. 3) Truck shall have unloading pump and hoses to fill County tank. 4) Driver shall have Worker’s Compensation Insurance. 5) Driver shall have protective clothing suitable for handling hot asphalt products. Bids shall be opened on Monday March 11, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Commissioner’s Office at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. All bids shall be clearly marked “Sealed Bid”. For more information contact Jay Garrick, Lake County Road Supervisor, (406) 883-7206. Gale Decker, Chairman Board of Lake County Commissioners Published on February 16th & 23rd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 22-0268-P  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  ANTOINE INCASHOLA  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Denise Incashola 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 7th day of February, 2023 /s/ Denise Incashola Personal Representative Address: Denise Incashola  P.O. Box 362  St. Ignatius, MT 59865  Published on February 16th, 23rd & March 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

RESOLUTION 23-07 SETTING LOAD LIMITS ON LAKE COUNTY ROADS Whereas, it appears that damage is being caused to the county roads and that excessive weight loads and; are causing such damage; Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County Montana sitting in regular session this 13th day of February 2023, pursuant to MCA 61 – 10 – 128, find and determine that it it is necessary for the protection and preservation of the county roads to fix and establish a weight limit for loads passing over said County roads; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum weight limit of 350 pounds per inch of tire width shall be the maximum allowed for the following roads and any and all chip sealed roads within Lake County: DISTRICT 1 Addy Lane, Salmon Prairie Road, Swan Dive Road, Crane Mountain Road, South Ferndale Dr. Bug Creet Road, Rainbow Drive, Rippling WatersDrive. Sunburst, Drive, Wapiti Lane, Trinkus Lane, Kelly Dr. Halverson Rd, Woods Bay Homesites, Red Gaete Road, Sylvan Drive, Orchard Lane (Woods Bay) Finley Point Road, Fulkerson Lane, Turtle Lake Road Haack Road, Orchard Lane (Polson), Dubay Road, Ridge Road, South Hills Drive, Schafer Road, Skyline Drive, North Reservoir Road, Minesinger Trail, Mountain View Road, BissonLane, Mary B Lane, Zelezny Road, Rimrock Road, Silver Salmon Shores, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Hills Lane, Dayton Townsites, Black Lake Road, Lake Mary Ronan Road Big Meadows Road, Big Lodge Road, Alexander Lane, Liddell Drive, Meadowlark Lane, Walking Horse Lane, Skipping Rock Lane, Melita Island Road, Acacia Lane, Silver Rock Pines Subdivision, Jette Meadows Subdivision, Jelle Lake Subdivision, Flathead View Drive, Tower Road, Gingras Springs Road, Fox Road, Bay Point Road, Rocky Point Road, Kings Point Road, Sunrise Drive, Irvine Flats Road, Highland Drive, Lake View Drive, Ponerilla Hills, Kerr Dam Road, Forman Road, Eli Gap Road, Valley View Road, Mud Lake Trail, Pablo West Road, Light Road, Leighton Road, Carbine Road, O’Brien Road, Pablo Townsite, Old U.S. 93, Clairmont Road, Courville Trail, N. Crow Road, N. Foothills Drive, Emory Road, Canal Road, Canyon Mill Road, Stagecoach Lan, mud Creek Lane, Little Bitterroot Road, Spring Creed Road, Rocky Shores Road; DISTRICT 2 Price Lane, Mcleod Road, Blodgett Lane, Terrace Lake Road, Timberlane Road, Sloan Road, Mink Lane, Bouchard Road, Rocky Butte Road, Mollman Pass Trail, Morris Road, Eagle Pass Trail, Herak Road, Moise Valley Road, Olsen Road, Charlo Townsite, Red Horn Road, Dublin Gulch Road, Logan Road, Airport Road, Foothills Road, St. mary’s Lake Road, Mission Creek Road, Watson Road, Allison Road, Hillside Road, Mission Dam Road, Chalwain Road, Repass Trail, North Valley Fcreek Road, White Coyote Road, Martz Road, McCleod Road, Dumontier Road, Teresa Adams Lane, Coldwater lane, Oxford Lane, Jock Road (FAS559), Arlee Townsite, Finley Creek Road, S. Couture Loop, Combs Lane. THESE LOAD LIMITS WILL GO INTO EFFECT MARCH 1, 2023. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of February, 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Katie Harding, Clerk & Recorder Published on February 16th & 23rd, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

Probate No. DP 23-5 REBECCA R. SWANDAL  Swandal Law PLLC  305 E Lewis Street  Livingston, MT 59047  Telephone: (406) 222-3301  Swandal.law@gmail.com  Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE  OF TANNER CLAY ELLIS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TYLER GARRETT ELLIS and KATIE MARIE ELLIS have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 TYLER GARRETT ELLIS and KATIE MARIE ELLIS, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at Swandal Law PLLC, 305  E. Lewis Street, Livingston, Montana 59047, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.  DATED this 2nd day of February, 2023 SWANDAL LAW PLLC /s/ Rebecca R. Swandal, Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives Published on February 16th, 23rd & March 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 22-0335-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA NOTICE TO CREDITORS  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  HOWARD D. PEONE  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Barbara Peone 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 14 of February, 2023. /s/ Barbara Peone Address: Personal Representative  Barbara Peone  30496 Mission Crk Rd St. Ignatius, MT 59865  Published on February 23rd, March 2nd & 9th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 23-0009-P  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  RANDALL WOODROW MORIGEAU  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Robert Morigeau 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 14 of February, 2023.  /s/ Robert Morigeau Personal Representative  Address:  Robert Morigeau  30792 Atwen Ln  Polson, MT 59860 Published on February 23rd, March 2nd & 9th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate No.23 - 8 Dept. No. 1 Judge: Molly Owen Calvin T. Christian Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC 310 West Spruce Street Missoula, Montana 59802-4108 (406) 721-7772 ctc@CSBlawoffice.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In Re the Estate of Lucy B. McCrumb, Decedent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dennis L. McCrumb 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 Dennis L. McCrumb, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC, 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana 59802-4108, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 9th day of February, 2023. /s/ Dennis L. McCrumb, Personal Representative Published on February 23rd, March 2nd & 9th, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2023, approve claims for payments in the amount of $2,895,952.52 for the period of January 1, 2023, through January 31, 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker Published on February 23rd, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

Upper West Shore School District 33 Trustee 2023 Election Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of Upper West Shore School District 33, shall call for election of one (1) Trustee from the Elementary District to serve a three (3) year term. The voting shall be by mail ballot election, with the election date of May 2, 2023. If the number of candidates filing for a position or filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under MCA 13-10-211 is equal to the number of positions to be elected, the Trustees may give notice that an election will not be held. (MCA 20-3-313) Filing information is available at the County Superintendent’s Office at 106 - 4th Ave East in Polson. Filing deadline is March 23, 2023. Up to Election Day, late registrants may obtain a ballot at the Lake County Courthouse Election Office in Polson throughout election day, May 2, 2023. Published on February 23rd & March 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Valley View School District 35 Trustee 2023 Election Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of Valley View School District 35, shall call for election of one (1) Trustee from the Elementary District to serve a three (3) year term and one (1) Trustee from the Elementary District to serve a two (2) year term. The voting shall be by mail ballot election, with the election date of May 2, 2023. If the number of candidates filing for a position or filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under MCA 13-10-211 is equal to the number of positions to be elected, the Trustees may give notice that that portion of the election will not be held. (MCA 20-3-313) Filing information is available at the County Superintendent’s Office at 106 - 4th Ave East in Polson. Filing deadline is March 23, 2023. Up to Election Day, late registrants may obtain a ballot at the Lake County Courthouse Election Office in Polson throughout election day, May 2, 2023. Published on February 23rd & March 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Separate Subcontractor/ Supplier bids for the construction of: North Lake County Public Library Remodel Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, and will be received at the Conference Room of North Lake County Public Library, 2 1st Ave. E, Polson, MT 59860. Bids shall be delivered by U.S. Mail, Hand Delivered, or emailed to the address shown above or as follows: Email Bids to Colton Mall colton@martelconstruction.com and Kathy Griggs kgriggs@martelconstruction.com Please identify the following information on your bid via the project Bid Form: Bidders Name and Address Contractor Registration No.: Project: North Lake County Public Library Remodel Bid Date: March 15th , 2023 Scope of Work: Acknowledge Addenda No.: 1, _, _, _, _ Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in Addendum #1. Please also attach bidder’s own proposal form or scope letter for clarification and qualification purposes. Scope letters submitted at least 48 hours in advance of bids due are strongly encouraged. An onsite Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22 nd , 2023, at 11:00am. The meeting is not mandatory. The project in general consists of, but is not necessarily limited to the following items: North Lake County Public Library Remodel The project consists of, but not limited to, supply and install of: building demolition, limited site demolition, limited excavation & sitework, concrete foundations, reinforcing steel, structural & misc. steel, wood framing, insulation & sound proofing, metal siding, membrane roofing, aluminum storefront, glazing, metal doors, frames & hardware, ACT ceiling systems, wood ceilings, flooring, tiling, drywall, painting, cabinetry and countertops, Division 10 specialties, signage, plumbing & HVAC, electrical & lighting, audio-video communications, access controls, fire alarm. Refer to Plans & Specifications for a complete description. Alternate #1 – Alternate Composite Window System (Per A202) Alternate #2 – NA The Bid Documents will be available on February 15th , 2023, consisting of this Invitation, Instructions to Bidders, Supplemental Bidder Information, Project Manual, Drawings, and any Addenda published, may be examined by accessing the plans on-line via a link provided by Martel Construction. Accessed plans can be downloaded for printing by the bidder. Contractors and any subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-800-556-6694. Contractors are required to have been registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding on this project. The bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(S) and a certificate(s) that insurance shall be provided to the Construction Manager as noted in the specifications. These requirements are included as part of the sample “Standard Form of Agreement between the General Contractor and Subcontractor. The subcontractor may be requested to provide a performance and payment bond. The right is reserved to reject any and all Bids received, to waive irregularities, to make an award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the most responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Missoula Airport Authority. Martel Construction will make reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for Martel to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers listed in the contract documents. Published on February 23rd, & March 2nd & 9th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________