Legals for May, 4 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 __________________________
City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has completed the preliminary annual budget for the fiscal year 2023 – 2024 (FY24). The Commission has called for a public hearing on the budget pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 and 2-9-212 M.C.A. The PRELIMINARY budget hearing will be held on Monday May 15, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget. The Commission is scheduled to adopt the FINAL budget and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on June 5, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. The proposed budget is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st St. E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Kimberly Sassaman, Finance Officer, 883-8204, or by e-mail at finance@cityofpolson.com. Published on May 4th & 11th, 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 __________________________
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
Cause No. DV 23-57 Dept No. 2002 Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of: JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS, Petitioner. Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from: JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS to JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS II The hearing will be on 06/08/2023 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: April 21, 2023 LYN FRICKER Clerk of District Court By: Mary Rensvold Published on May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________
Probate Cause No. 23-0062-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALICE RYAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Edward Ostheimer 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 25 of APRIL, 2023. /S/ Edward Ostheimer Edward Ostheimer Address: 4606 Watt Ln. Stevensville, MT 59870 Published on May 4th, 11th, &18th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________
LAKE COUNTY TAX APPEAL BOARD VACANCY NOTICE The Lake County Commissioners are seeking two citizen volunteers to serve a three- year term on the Lake County Tax Appeal Board. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board through May 31, 2023. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. Published on May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________
__________________________BLACKTAIL TV DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three-year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2025. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Published on May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________ __________________________