Legals for April, 11 2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. HARLAN, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-24-25 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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 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 the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Quinn A. Harlan c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this day of March, 2024 \S\Quinn A. Harlan, Personal Representative PUBLISHED MARCH 28TH, APRIL 4TH & APRIL 11TH, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________
Notice of Order Setting Hearing Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County Cause No.: DV-24-2024-0000046-NC Order Setting Hearing In the Matter of the Name Change of Calynn Angel Marlena Nasitima, Davina Nelson Petitioner, on behalf of Calynn Angel Marlena Nasitima, Minor Child. This court orders Minor Child NAme Change Hearing The hearing on the Petition for Name Change filed in this case is set for 05/01/2024 at 10:00 AM at the Lake County Courthouse. Published March 21st, 28th, April 4th & 11th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of Raymond A. Kaplan, deceased Case No. 24-4-00158-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070, by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed this notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Terrie L. Aven, Estate Administrator Attorney for Estate Administrator: Emily R. Mowrey, WSBA# 46673 LIMITLESS LAW PLLC 1313 E. MAPLE STREET, SUITE 400 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 (360) 685-0145 Published on March 28 and April 4 and April 11, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________
Kimberly L. Field FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC P.O. Box 573 Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-0677 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOY PATRICIA WELLER, Deceased CAUSE NO. DP-24-28 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 Gregory R. Weller, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC, P.O. Box 573, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of March, 2024. /s/ Gregory R. Weller, Personal Representative Published on March 28 and April 4, April 11, 2024. MNAXLP
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY Dept. No.: 2002 Cause No.: DR-24-6 IN RE THE PARENTING OF: J.M.R., AMELIA K. SHEPARD, Petitioner, and CODY M. ROGERS, Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE- NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition to Establish Permanent Parenting Plan in this action, which is filed in the office of the above-named District Court, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon the counsel for Petitioner within 21 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition to Establish Permanent Parenting Plan. This is a parenting action and includes a request to establish a parenting plan. Dated this 21st day of March, 2024 \S\ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of Court Published April 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2024 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 APRIL 25, 2024. All bids will then be reviewed for correctness and then publicly read in the Department’s assigned room. 207-SF189 CURVE S OF RAVALLI-HSIP 5-2(193)24 Signing, flashers, sensor installation, and safety improvements on the SF189 CURVE S OF RAVALLI project located in Lake County. The project is located along US-93 (N-5) beginning at RP 24.0 and extending approximately 3.0 miles north to just south of the intersection of MT-200 at RP 27.0. The project is located entirely on 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 Lawrence J Flynn Montana Transportation Commission Interim Director of Transportation Published April 4th & 11th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0076-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL GARDIPE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Geraldine Gardipe 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 1st day of April, 2024 \S\ Geraldine Gardipe, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED APRIL 4TH, 11TH AND 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
The Arlee/Lake County Water and Sewer District is accepting public comment regarding the proposed improvements to the public wastewater system and any associated environmental impacts. All public comments will be used in preparation of grant and loan applications for the proposed improvements. A Uniform Environmental Checklist has been prepared and is available from the District for public review upon request. A public hearing will be held at the next District Board meeting on April 17, 2024, 6:00 pm at Brown Building, 92434 US HWY 93Arlee, MT 59821. Persons or their agents may contact Dianna Kelley at 1-406-644-3137 or Charels Headley at 1-253-315-0537 to review the environmental documentation. Persons or their agents may appear in person or send written comments to TD&H Engineering ATTN: Nicole Rediske, PE at nicole.rediske@tdhengineering.com or 1800 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT 59401. PUBLISHED April 4th & 11th 2024 MNAXLP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice of Intent to Annex the below properties was passed on April 1, 2024. Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Polson City Hall, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana, to hold a public hearing for annexation, pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA et seq., of tracts of real property and parcels of land described below, which includes incorporating such tracts of real properties and parcels of land to be incorporated into the municipal boundaries and providing municipal services thereon. Properties and Public Right-of-Ways (PROW): (1) US HWY 93 PROW A (Polson Bay Golf Course portion of US HWY 93): All portions of US Highway 93 Right-of-Way starting adjacent to Gov’t Lot 4 and Part of NW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 2, Township 22N, R20 W (53.16 ac) (Polson Bay Golf Course), and ending adjacent to the intersection of US Highway 93 and Bayshore Drive and Bayview Drive; (2) Property A: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 6 – 8, ACRES 0.264 (Commonly known as 51015 US Highway 93, Polson, MT 59860 owned by TRK Holdings LLC); (3) Property B: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 9 – 11, ACRES 0.289 (Vacant lot adjacent to 51015 US Highway 93, Polson, MT 59860 owned by TRK Holdings LLC); (4) Property C: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 12 (MDT property); (5) Property D: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 13 (MDT property); (6) Property E: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 14 (MDT property); (7) Property F: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 15 (MDT property); (8) Property G: NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 16 (MDT property); (9) Hillcrest Drive PROW B (Nob Hill portion of Hillcrest Drive): all portions of Hilcrest Drive Right-of-Way starting adjacent to NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 006 – 008, ACRES 0.264, and ending adjacent to NOB HILL, S02, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 16; (10) HWY 35 PROW C: all portions of Highway 35 Right-of-Way starting at the intersection of US Highway 93 and Highway 35, and ending adjacent to S02, T22 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 7213, ACRES 4.09, AMND TR B (Florence Coffee); (11) US HWY 93 PROW D (Walmart Portion): all portions of US Highway 93 Right-of-Way starting at the intersection of US Highway 93 and Highway 35, and ending adjacent to RIDGEWATER PHASE 1, S11, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 7C, 70705 SQUARE FEET, CORRECTED; The general purpose of the annexation is to provide immediate municipal emergency services to the proposed properties and public right-of-ways and municipal services according to the City of Polson Growth Policy. This public notice is made pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA. Staff report is available at City Hall, or online at www.cityofpolson.com. Written or oral comments are encouraged. Please submit all written comments by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, to City of Polson, City Clerk, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana 59860. Contact Ed Meece, City Manager, (406) 883-8207, citymanager@cityofpolson.com, for further information. PUBLISHED APRIL 4TH & 11TH, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________
Notice of Annual School and Special Purpose District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Mail-Ballots, 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 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, by mail ballot. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person at the Election Office (106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from April 23 rd – May 6 th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, May 7 th . Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Charlo School District #7J- two – 3-year trustee positions; Polson Elementary School District #23 three – 3-year positions; St. Ignatius School District #28 two-3 year trustee positions; Arlee Rural Fire District two -3 year trustee positions, Chief Cliff Fire Service Area one- 3-year trustee position; Polson Rural Fire District two- 3-year trustee positions; Arlee/Lake County Water and Sewer District three- 4-year director positions. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 22, 2024. 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 application. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 8 th , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8:00 pm on election day. The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse for the May 7 th Election. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 9:00 am on May 2, 2024. Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the May 7, 2024, SchoolSpecial District Election will begin Tuesday, May 7 th at 1:00 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Lake County Courthouse. Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the election office (Rm 121) to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on May 13th in the Election Office. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on May 16th. DATED this 5th day of April 2024. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED APRIL 11TH, 18TH, & 25TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
Advertisement for Public Comment and Review of Environmental Review Record Town of St. Ignatius will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2024, at 6pm at St. Ignatius City Hall for the purpose of obtaining comments regarding the environmental review record for the proposed wastewater system improvement project that will replace the wastewater distribution system. At the public hearing the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project, and a decision will be made on the environmental assessment. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed project and any environmental impacts. Comments may be given orally at the meeting or submitted in writing before April 23, 2024, at 6pm. Anyone wanting to review the environmental review record and project impacts or submit questions and comments should contact Mary Leishman at clerk@townofstignatius.com. Copies of the draft environmental review record is available at St. Ignatius City Hall and will also be available at the public hearing. Questions regarding this notice can be directed to: Mary Leishman, Clerk/Treasurer, PO Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT, or by phone call to 406-745-3791. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer PUBLISHED APRIL 11TH & 18TH, 2024 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 17th, 2024 at 39673 County Facilities Lane, Polson MT 59860 or mailed to PO Box 670, Pablo MT 59855. The bids will be opened at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 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 APRIL 11TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________