Legals for July, 31 2024

PUBLIC HEARING Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a FY 2024-2025 final budget public hearing on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 5:00pm at the Polson Station #1, 25B Regatta Rd, Polson. Draft copies will be available at the meeting. Any taxpayer or resident in the district may comment at the meeting for or against the budget. PUBLISHED AUGUST 1ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County Cause No DP-21-01 Notice to Creditors IN RE THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS KAYLE HOBBS, DECEDENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim 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, return receipt requested, to Naomi L Proud, C/O St. Peter O’Brien Law offices, P.C., 2620 Radio Way, PO Box 17255 Missoula, MT 59808, or file with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of Perjury that the foregoing is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. DATED this 13th day of June, 2024. \S\ Naomi L. Proud, Personal Representative Dated this 13th day of June, 2024. \S\ Logan Nutzman St. Peter O’Brien Law Offices P.C. PUBLISHED JULY 25TH, AUGUST 1ST & AUGUST 8TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS BUDGET HEARINGS & BUDGET AMENDMENT The St. Ignatius Town Council intends to amend the FY23-24 Budget at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Also, the St. Ignatius Town Council intends to adopt the 2024-25 Preliminary Budget at the council meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024. It will then be available for public review at City Hall or by calling 745-3791. The final budget hearing/adoption is scheduled for the council meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Citizens are invited to attend the budget hearings and provide written or oral comments. PUBLISHED JULY 25TH & AUGUST 1ST, 2024 MNAXLP ________________________

INVITATION FOR BIDS Gauthier Homesites Road Paving Project The Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority (hereinafter, “SKHA”) will be accepting sealed bids at 56243 U.S. Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59864 until 3:00 p.m. local time, August 12, 2024, after which time sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the Gauthier Homesites Road Paving Project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: · This project consists of applying asphalt paving over the existing base course on Gauthier Lane in Pablo MT. · Extending 10 feet of pavement into lots 1-9. · Installing owner-furnished mailbox units on a raised concrete pad with bollard protection as per plans. · Alternate includes applying asphalt paving for the driveways of lots 1-9. BID SUBMITTAL: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to SKHA 56243 U.S. Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59864 (if shipped) or SKHA P.O. Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855 *if mailed*. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “BID for SKHA Gauthier Paving Project”. If forwarded by mail the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope. All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided in the specification Documents. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink, or typewritten. The BID form must be fully completed and executed when sub-mitted. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended. Each BIDDER will provide a subcontractor and supplier list with their BID. SITE VISIT: Due to the ongoing home construction within this subdivision, interested bidders must be accompanied by an SKHA representative during site visits. Visits are available from Monday to Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., provided that a 48-hour advance notice is given to SKHA. Please request a site visit by sending an email to nmichel@skha.org or by calling Nolan Michel at (406) 675-4491, ext.1520. BID GUARANTEE: All sealed bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee of at least five percent (5%) of the bid amount. The bid guarantee may be in the form of a certified check, bank draft, U.S. Government Bonds at par value, or a bid bond secured by a surety company acceptable to the U.S. Government. Failure to include a bid guarantee will result in bid rejection. Unsuccessful bidders will have their bid guarantees returned as soon as practical after the bid opening/award, while the successful bidder’s bid guarantee will be returned upon contract execution. OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: Project documents are available at www.architectswestplans.com or may be purchased at SKHA’s office for $15 per set. Bidders may download digital files at no cost. Plan Holders/Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at www.architectswestplans.com (select “Add me as a Plan Holder”). For questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or repro@abadanspokane.com. A complete set of contract documents will be filed with: Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, 56243 US-93, Pablo, MT 59855 Exchanges of Montana: (Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena) Associated Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202 Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Associated General Contractors, 1649 W. Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202 BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY: Each BIDDER is responsible for site investigation and reading thoroughly through the BID Documents. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation to his or her BID. INTERPRETATIONS: No oral interpretation will be made to any bidder as to the meaning of the Specifications and Drawings. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing. Any inquiry received on or before Noon, August 5, 2024, will be given consideration. Interpretations will be in the form of an Addenda that will be viewable at the Architects West plan room at www.architectswestplans.com August 6, 2024. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to inquire as to the addenda issued. All such addenda, if any, shall become a part of the Contract and all bidders shall be bound by such addenda,whether or not received by the bidders. INDIAN PREFERENCE: This is an Indian Preference Bid. Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. RIGHTS RESERVED: This advertisement for BIDS does not commit SKHA to award a CONTRACT, nor to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the BIDS or to the procurement of supplies. SKHA reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS, if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the SKHA that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein, to waive any informalities or irregularities and to re-advertise when it is in the best interest of SKHA. The SKHA may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to SKHA all such information and data for this purpose as SKHA may request. QUESTIONS / CLARIFICATIONS: For Contractual questions contact: Nolan Michel, Construction/Procurement Manager SKHA 56243 US Hwy 93 / P.O. Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 Phone: (406) 675-4491 E-mail: nmichel@skha.org. For technical questions contact: Molly Teal, Project Landscape Architect Architects West, Inc. 210 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 Phone: (208) 667-9402 Email: mollyt@architectswest.com PUBLISHED JULY 25TH & AUGUST 1ST, 2024 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 Aug 5th, 2024.  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 #1    Item #1: 2010 IC Activity Bus   Mileage: 166083    Please log the Polson School District website for pictures www.polson.k12.mt.us  PUBLISHED JULY 25TH & AUGUST 1ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY I n the Matter of the Estate of Kerby A. Gleeson, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-48 District Judge.: JOHN A MERCER NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Howard W. Behle 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 this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at 219 E. Center St., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. DATED: 06/24/2024 S Howard W Behle, Personal Representative of the Estate of Kerby A. Gleeson PUBLISHED JULY 25TH, AUGUST 1ST & AUGUST 8TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 22-0181-P THE CONFEDERATEED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA I N RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORA ADAMS Notice is hereby given that he undersigned, Dakota Adams has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are requireed 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested or to the Clerk of Court for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal court PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. Dated this 1st of May, 2023. S Dakota Adams, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED AUGUST 1ST, 8TH & 15TH, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT - PUBLIC INSPECTION REPORT NOTICE An audit of the affairs of the Town of St. Ignatius, St. Ignatius, Montana, has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that the audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at St. Ignatius City Hall, and that the Town of St. Ignatius will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. S Mary Leishman Clerk/Treasurer PUBLISHED AUGUST 1ST, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: JACOB DEVLIN DOLENCE, A Minor, KANDICE M. REPNAK Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-24-118 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD THE HEARING on the Petition to Change Name of Minor Child filed in Lake County District Court under Cause No. DV-24-118 is set for Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse. DATED this 26th day of July, 2024. CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. \S\ Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner PUBLISHED AUGUST 1ST, 8TH, 15TH & 22, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________