Legals for March, 30 2023

Case No.: DV-22-222 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 Email: lewis@hwmlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. MT11597 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of William T. Johnson; First Plus Financial Inc., dba First Plus Direct; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 941 Sabine Rd, St Ignatius, MT 59865, Defendants. To: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of William T. Johnson and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 941 Sabine Rd, St Ignatius, MT 59865 A lawsuit has been filed against you for amongst other things, foreclosure of real property located in the County of Lake, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 941 Sabine Rd, St Ignatius, MT 59865 and is more particularly described as follows: A portion of the Northwest one-quarter and Northeast one-quarter of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract 1 on Subdivision Plat No. 75, on the file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More correctly described as: A portion of the Northwest one-quarter and Northeast one-quarter (NW1/4NE1/4) of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County Montana, more particularly described as Tract 1 on Subdivision Plat No. 75, on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee, or 60 days if you are the United States of America, or federal agency), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff`s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. Date: February 22, 2023 /s/ CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Published on March 16th, 23rd & 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 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 a proposed zoning text amendment (zone change). The purpose and intent of the proposed zoning text amendment is to increase the potential number of housing units within the City of Polson by amending the Polson Development Code to allow for two-family dwellings or duplexes within the Low Density Residential Zoning District (LRZD). Currently, two- family dwellings are prohibited within the LRZD. A map of the LRZD can be found on the City of Polson website: https://www.cityofpolson.com/planning/page/zoning- districts-map. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public testimony and review the proposed zone change. The Board will forward a recommendation to the Polson City Commission for the next available meeting. A copy of the application materials is available for public review at Polson City Hall during regular business hours. Public comment is encouraged. Contact the City of Polson Community Development Director 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 16th day of March, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on March 23rd, & 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Legal Notice- The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold two public hearings on a proposed resolution, Conforming Precinct Boundaries to Legislative District Boundaries, following the adoption of the 2023 Legislative Districting Plan under Article V Section 14 of the Montana Constitution. On February 18, 2023, the Montana Districting Apportionment Commission adopted the final Legislative Districting Plan and filed it with the Montana Secretary of State on February 22, 2023. MCA § 13-3-102(1) requires that precinct boundaries conform to legislative boundaries following the adoption of a districting and apportionment plan under Article V, Section 14, of the Montana Constitution within 45 days of the filing of the final plan, which is April 7, 2023. A map of Lake County showing the precincts has been completed after the 2023 final Legislative Districting Plan was filed. This map is on file for review at the Lake County Commissioners’ office or on our website at www.lakemt.gov under the Commissioners tab. If you would like to make comment on the proposed changes in precinct boundaries, you may appear at either public hearing, on March 27, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 room 211, or on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 11:00 am, same location. The Commission anticipates passing a resolution adopting the precinct boundaries revised as a part of the Legislative Districting Plan. If you cannot attend either hearing and wish to submit public comment, you may do so by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or by phone to 406-883-7204. Published on March 23rd & 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

CALL FOR BIDS The Lake County Weed Board is accepting sealed bids for the Weed Control Districts Herbicide Program until 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 39673 County Facility Lane, Polson MT 59860 or mailed to P O Box 670, Pablo MT 59855. The bids will be opened at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 6th, 2023 in the conference room of the Lake County Weed Control office. Bids will be awarded on the entire chemical order and all bids must be totaled. Further information may be obtained at the Weed Control Office. The Weed Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. Phone 406.883.7330. /s/ Dave Lake, Weed Board Chairman Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: Swan Lake Salmon Prairie School District # 73, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills is $0 (zero); the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 and $200,000 is $0 (zero). The Board of Trustees is providing the above estimates, but won’t have the final number until August when the new certified taxable values are available. The Trustees will also review the number of mills in the general fund budget for the next fiscal year and will then determine if an increase in the building reserve will be milled. The increase in mills for the building reserve fund is for ongoing repair and maintenance. Swan Lake Salmon Prairie contact: Carol field, Clerk 406-886-2374. Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

As an essential part of its budgeting process, the RONAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 BOARD OF TRUSTEES is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Ronan Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district: GENERAL FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $19,417, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 2.12, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $2.86, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $5.71, increase. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $9,752, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 1.09, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $1.47, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $2.93, increase. BUS DEPRECIATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$7,009, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -.78, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$1.05, decrease. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: -$2.11, decrease. TUITION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$3,815, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -.42, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$.57, decrease. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: -$1.15, decrease. ADULT EDUCATIONS FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$1,195, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -0.13, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$.18, decrease. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: -$.36, decrease. BUILDING RESERVE FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $15, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 0, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.00, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $0.00, increase. This notice must also document the District’s expected use of its Building Reserve State Major Maintenance levies and associated funding. This year, the District expects to use proceeds to fund capital improvements, such as resurfacing parking lots, adding/repairing fencing around the K William Harvey playground, reroofing the K. William Harvey Elementary, upgrading lighting in the Event Center and other buildings, and repairing the tennis courts; in addition to other necessary upgrades. Please contact TJ Marmon, the District Business Manager, at 406-676-3390 ext. 7205 if you have questions.  Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

FY24 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE IN LEVIES.  WHEREAS, an essential part of its budgeting process, the Polson School District 23 Board of Trustees estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Elementary and High School funds: Transportation, Bus Depreciation, Tuition, Adult Education, Flexibility and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills:  Transportation a $165,312.27 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 4.24 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $5.71 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $11.43 increase.  Bus Depreciation is a $17,155.14 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .61. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.83 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $1.65 increase.  Tuition is an $6,238.37 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .14 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.19 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $0.37 increase.  Adult Education is a $47,100.21 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 1.17 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $1.59 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $3.17 increase.  Flexibility is a zero increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of zero mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase. Building Reserve is a -$7003.80 decrease in revenues. Estimated change in mills is a decrease of .21 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $.28 decrease and on a home of $200,000 is a $.56 decrease. ***Regarding the Building Reserve levy referenced above, the funds levied will be used for safety, security, maintenance and repairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2023, which is the date the final budget must be adopted by the Board of Trustees.  Passed and approved by the Board of trustees of Polson School District 23 this 13TH day of March, 2023 Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: Valley View School District #35, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills for Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, and Bus Depreciation is $0 (zero). The estimated change in revenues for Building Reserve: $241 increase. Estimated change in mills for Building Reserve: 0 increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.00 increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $0.00 increase. The increase in mills for the building reserve fund would be for ongoing repair and maintenance. This resolution is based on Senate Bill 307, all school districts are required to pass a resolution each March, which estimates the number of mills that may be increased for the next fiscal year in all permissive levies. The Board of Trustees are providing the above estimates but won’t have a final number until August 25th when new certified taxable values are available and the budget is adopted. The Trustees will also review the number of mills in the general fund budget for the next fiscal year. Valley View contact: Sandi Fitzpatrick, Clerk 406-883-2208. Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process : St. Ignatius SD #28 LAKE COUNTY, estimate the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. Building Reserve Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $2240.00 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase 0.0 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is 0.00 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $0.00 increase. Transportation Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $0.00 decrease. Estimated change in Mills: decrease 0.0 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.00 decrease and on a home of $200,000 a $0.00 decrease. Tuition Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $49,000 Increase Estimated change in Mills: Increase 12.3 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $16.70 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $33.39 increase. Adult Ed Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $0.00. Estimated change in Mills: increase 0.00 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.00 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $0.00 increase.  Total. Estimated change in revenues: 51,240.00 Estimated change in Mills: increase 12.3 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $16.70 Increase and on a home of $200,000 a $33.39 Increase. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Facility needs assessment per 2008 Facilities Report. Peter Matt-Chairman, Adam Hawkaluk- District Clerk Dated March 13, 2023 Published on 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

FY24 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: The Upper West Shore School District #33, estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills: Transportation Fund: a $5043.62 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .60 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0.81 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $1.63 increase. The increase in mills for the Transportation Fund is based on the current transportation contracts for families who live further than 3 miles from the school and special contracts. Bus Depreciation: a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero). Adult Education: a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero). Tuition Fund: a $15,000.00 increase in revenue, estimated change in and mills is 1.79 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $2.42 increase and $200,000 is $4.84 increase. The increase in mills for the Tuition Fund is to assist in funding a Para–professional for a Special services program and fund special needs students at the Flathead Special Ed Cooperative. Building Reserve: a $63,750.00 increase in revenue, estimated change in mills is 7.62 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is $10.28 increase and $200,000 is $20.56 increase. This Notice must also document the District’s expected use of its Building Reserve (State Major Maintenance Levies) and associated funding. This year, the District expects to use those proceeds to partially fund capital improvements as well as operational safety needs. The mills for the building reserve fund are for ongoing repair and maintenance for district buildings. This resolution is based on Senate Bill 307, all school districts are required to pass a resolution each March, which estimates the number of mills that may be increased for the next fiscal year in all permissive levies. The Board of Trustees is providing the above estimates but won’t have a final number until August when new certified taxable values are available. The Trustees will also review the number of mills in the general fund budget for the next fiscal year. Upper West Shore School District contact: RaSena Christopher: rchristopher@daytonschool.net Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

FY24 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: Charlo School District 7J, estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills: Transportation Fund: a $20,000 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 10 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $10.00 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $20.00 increase. The increase in mills for the Transportation Fund is based on the increased transportation cost and the possibility of adding a route. Bus Depreciation: a $12,000 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 6 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $6.00 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $12.00 increase. The increase in mills for the Bus Depreciation Fund is based on the current depreciation on District buses. Adult Education: a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero). Tuition Fund: a $6,000 increase in revenue, estimated change in and mills is 4 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $4.00 increase and $200,000 is $8.00 increase. The increase in mills for the Tuition Fund is based on Special Education increases and possible changes to non-resident enrollment laws. Building Reserve a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is zero (zero). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2023, the Board of Trustees must adopt which is the date of the final budget. Passed and Approved by Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees this 21st day of March, Published on March 30th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 23-0048-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  ROSEMARY WESTERMAN  NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Debra J Phillips 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 20th of March, 2023. /S/ Debra Phillips Personal Representative  Address: DEBRA J PHILLIPS  PO BOX 212  ST.IGNATIUS MT 59865  Published on March 30th, April 6th & 13th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No. DP-23-16 Wendell B. Dunn P.O. Box 592 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406)862-3700 Email: wbd@wendelldunn.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSHUA R. F. NUNES, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brenna Schaible has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against said 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 said personal representative at P.O. Box 53 Big Arm, MT 59910 return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above titled Court at 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860. DATED: March 24, 2023 Brenna Schaible Wendell B. Dunn Attorney for Personal Representative Published on March 30th, & April 6th & 13th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

No. DP-23-1 Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Jimmy R. Blixt MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY R. BLIXT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hon. Molly Owen NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CONNIE FAYE SLOCUM has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to CONNIE FAYE SLOCUM, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Jimmy R. Blixt, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: March 15, 2023 MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Jimmy R. Blixt Published on March 30th, & April 6th & 13th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS RONAN AIRPORT RONAN, MONTANA Notice is hereby given that only bids received through the online bid service, www.QuestCDN.com will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., local time on THURSDAY APRIL 13, 2023 by the LAKE COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT BOARD for the construction of “Airport Improvements” to include the following: NEW WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials and labor to complete this project. Only bids received through the online bid service www.QuestCDN.com by the time and date stated for the NEW WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT shall be opened and read aloud. The QuestCDN project number is: 8440891. Pre-bid Conference. The pre-bid conference is hereby established at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Pilot’s Shack, Ronan Airport. A tour of the work site at the Ronan Airport will be conducted following the pre-bid conference. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consisting of half size Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed by either electronic documents on-line, or a hard copy at the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 1055 Mount Ave, Missoula, MT 59801, but may only be obtained by electronic documents online. Electronic Transfer - Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Manual, and “Bid Proposal Packet” are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net”, by clicking on the “Projects Bidding” link and selecting this project from the project list. Documents can only be viewed on the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website, and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format and be placed on the planholder’s list, click “Download Project PDF” and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents and “Bid Proposal Packet” can be downloaded for a fee of $30.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email “info@questcdn.com” for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Hard Copy - A hard copy set of project documents may be obtained for a non-refundable price of one-hundred dollars ($100.00) for each complete set (half-size drawings) from the office of Morrison-Maierle, 1055 Mount Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801. If full-size drawings are required, a charge of $1.00 per sheet will be added to the $100.00 fee. Shipping costs will also be added to the $100.00 fee. Purchase of hard copy documents does not place the bidder or vendor on the Planholder List. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications. FUNDING FOR THIS CONTRACT IS FEDERALLY ASSISTED. Contractors at every tier must comply with applicable federal requirements including but not limited to: the Buy American Preference, Civil Rights – General, Davis Bacon Requirements, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Lobbying of Federal Employees, Procurement of Recovered Materials, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Federal Trade Restriction, as contained in the bid documents. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. The Ronan Airport has established an overall DBE goal for the year. It is the policy of the Lake County Joint Airport Board to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. As required by 49 CFR Part 26, the Airport Authority is required to create a bidders list, consisting of information about all DBE and non-DBE firms that bid or quote on DOT-assisted contracts. The purpose of this requirement is to allow use of the bidders list approach to calculating future overall DBE goals. As per the requirements of the Proposal section, all Prime Bidders submitting bids on this project must submit, with his or her bid, a list including the name, address, and DBE/non-DBE status of all subcontractors and suppliers that bid or quote for work under this contract. Failure to provide this information, as outlined in the Proposal section, will make the bidder non-responsive and not eligible for award of the contract. Funding and Award. This contract will be funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Therefore, award of the Contract by the Sponsor will be made subject to concurrence of FAA. Bidders may not withdraw Proposals for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening date. Signed: /s/ Rick Newman Chairman Lake County Joint Airport Board Published on March 30th & April 6th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Dept. No.   2 Cause No. DP-23-14 Kevin S. Jones Joseph D. Houston Jones & Houston, PLLC Attorneys at Law 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102 Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 kevin@jonesmtlaw.com joe@jonesmtlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative Larry B. Johnson MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEAN G. BIESEMEYER, Deceased.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Larry B. Johnson has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Houston, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102, Missoula, MT 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 27th day of March, 2023. Larry B. Johnson,                                 Personal Representative of the Estate of Dean G. Biesemeyer Kevin S. Jones, Attorney for Personal Representative Published on March 30th, & April 6th & 13th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Polson Polson, MT 17th Ave. E. Street Improvements Project General Notice City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 17th Ave. E. Street Improvements Project Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860, until Thursday, April 20, 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: Construction of new curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement reconstruction, storm water improvements, signing, and pavement markings for 17 th Ave. East from 1st St. E. to 2nd St. W. Bids are requested for the following Contract: 17th Ave. E. Street Improvements 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 either electronically or hard copies, contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com-. The contact person for design questions is: Riley Lubbers, PE with HDR. He can be contacted at (406) 532-2229 or riley.lubbers@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 of 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 406-532-2200 or devie.bessette@hdrinc.com . Documents will either be emailed or a link to a OneDrive site will be provided for downloading bidding documents. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “17 th Ave. E. Street 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. 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: Kim Sassaman Title: City Finance Office Published on March 30th, April 6th & April 13th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________