Legals for June, 26 2024

Notice of Hearing on Name Change Montana 20th Judicial District Court or Lake County, Montana. Cause No.: DV-24-102 Dept No.: 2001 In the Matter of the Name Change of Mary Laud Westerman, Mary Laud Westerman, Petitioner, This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Mary Laud Westerman to Mary Thelma Laud The hearing will be on 07/18/2024 at 10:00 am The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County, /S/ May 23rd, 2024 by Debera Young, Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH AND 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer & Wine License for the Polson quota area as the result of a license lapse. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer & Wine License for the Polson quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Polson or within 5 miles of Polson’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Polson from Ronan. A map of the Polson quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $10,000. The competitive bidding process closes on July 12th, 2024, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities.  Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be currently bid on. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH &27TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Polson Polson, Montana 13th Avenue Gravity Sewer Extension General Notice The City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 13th Avenue East, Polson, MT 13th Avenue Gravity Sewer Extension – Project #10398935 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at Polson City Hall located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860 until Thursday, July 18th, at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Installation of approximately 900 feet of 8-inch sewer main, including installation of five precast concrete sanitary sewer manholes, new sewer service connections and additional water service connections to adjacent residences and undeveloped lots. All work shall be completed no later than October 31st, 2024. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR Engineering, Inc. 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: Zachary Maassen, PE, PMP with HDR. He can be contacted at (406-203-2451) or Zachary.Maassen@hdrinc.com Pre-Bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the City of Polson City Hall, located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “City of Polson 13th Avenue Gravity Sewer Extension Project” on the outside of the 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 Acknowledgement of Addendum for any addendum issued. Bids that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendum may be considered unresponsive. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. 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. The City of Polson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Kim Sassaman Title: City Finance Office PUBLISHED JUNE 13TH & 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________ ___________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA CAUSE NO. 24-0094-CV SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SHY F. BIRD, DEFENDANT. THE TRIBAL COURT SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage and Promissory Note in this action, which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court. a copy of which is hereby served on you. and to file your answer with the Court and serve a copy upon the Plaintiff’s attorney (Michael Wheeler. Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes. Legal Department. P.O. Box 278. Pablo. MT 59855). within fifteen (15) days of the last date of this publication. In the event of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of the Complaint is to foreclose on the Defendants Mortgage and Promissory Note for failure to pay and failure to maintain and show proof of fire/hazard insurance. Defendants offered their interest in the personal property located at: A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3. SECTION S. T.19N.. R19W.. P.M.M.. LAKE COUNTY. MONTANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT THAT BEARS S69° 37’56*E AND A DISTANCE OF 1405.46 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST SECTION CORNER OF SECTION S. T.19 N. R. 19W. P.M.M. THENCE N90° 00*00’E. 406.34 FEET; THENCE N00° 05•30* E. 102.21 FEET: THENCE N23° 25’49”W. 30.84 FEET: THENCE NS0° 04’21*W. 161.80 FEET; THENCE N73° 49’48* 164.32 FEET: THENCE N89° 59’11” W. 110.37 FEET: THENCE S00° 24* 11” W. 280.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.20 ACRES. MORE OR LESS In addition to the relief requested by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. the Defendants’ annuity payments. lease. and land sale monies will be held and/or your wages garnished and applied to any default judgment owed in this cause, unless satisfactory relief is made by you. GIVEN under by hand, this 10th day of JUNE, .2024. Malia Hamel. Clerk of Court By: Sarena Montoya, Deputy Clerk of court PUBLISHED JUNE 13TH, 20TH & 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD B. WOODS, Deceased CAUSE NO. DP-24-40 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 HEATHER L. WOODS, 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 11th day of June, 2024. /s/ HEATHER L. WOODS, Personal Representative PUBLISHED JUNE 20TH, 27TH & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0129-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FRANCES DUMOTIER-HIRSCH Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Darlene Swartz-Stevens 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 5th of June, 2024 S Darlene-Swartz-Stevens Personal Representative PUBLISHED JUNE 20TH, 27TH & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 30, at 2:00 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance via ZOOM is an option) on the following item: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On Tuesday May 21, 2024, and Wednesday June 5, 2024, the Lake County Board of Commissioners held public hearings and passed a resolution of intention to adopt an amendment to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The amendments included Section 5.3(B) of the Lakeshore Protection Regulations pertaining to boathouses. The current regulations and the proposed amendments to the Lakeshore Protection Regulations are available from the Lake County Planning Department. For 30 days after the first publication of this notice, the Lake County Commissioners Office will receive written comments regarding the requested amendment from the public. All written comments will be forwarded to the Commissioners for their consideration up until the day of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to the Commissioner’s Office, or the Lake County Planning Dept. at, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please contact the Lake County Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED JUNE 20TH & JUNE 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JACK BRIAN UHDE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24 41 John Mercer District Court Judge 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 Frank Dougherty, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 15th day of June, 2024. S FRANK DOUGHERTY, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE S BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH, JULY 4TH & JULY 11TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners proceedings for the period of January 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, are available for public review in the Courthouse at the Clerk & Recorders Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk & Recorder at her office in the Lake County Courthouse. PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The St. Ignatius Town Council has adopted on first reading a revised and amended City Ordinance 3-7-101. The council will take public comment before taking final action at the July 2, 2024, city council meeting at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall on 12 First Avenue, St. Ignatius. The council anticipates that this change, if adopted on second/final reading on July 2, 2024, will become effective thirty days after final approval/adoption. For more information on the revised and amended City Ordinance 3-7-101, please contact City Hall at 745-3791. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH, & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Lake County Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake County Conservation District Office (64352 US Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864). The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district FY 2024/25 budget and the reauthorization of the permissive medical mill levy to cover costs in the group benefits line item for FY 2024/25. Lake County Conservation District will conduct the public hearing in person and virtually. To participate virtually, join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83578528716?pwd=kX3VcbMNZg8mVOuyuyBDbA5bVTXiGg.1 Meeting ID: 835 7852 8716 Passcode: 201938 I nformation related agenda items is available on the district website: www.lakecountyconservationdistrict.org For more information, contact Caroline McDonald, District Coordinator at 406-676-2811x102, 64352 U.S. Highway 93, Ronan, Montana, LakeCD@macdnet.org PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Thursday, August 1, 2024, the Lake County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2023 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are paid prior to July 31, 2024 a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent is on file in the office of the Lake County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. For further information contact the Lake County Treasurers Office PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY   As provided in 20-6-604, MCA, the Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 hereby resolve to sell excess property, namely District supplies, equipment, etc. that are no longer utilized by the District.    The Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 further resolve that notices of this resolution shall be published in the local papers, The CharKoosta, and The Lake County Leader the weeks of June 24th, 2024 and July 1st, 2024.   This resolution shall become effective 14 days after publication of the second notice identified in the above paragraph, unless appealed to the district court by a taxpayer in compliance with and provided in 20-6-604, MCA.   Annual School Surplus sale will be held on July 10, 2024 in the Shop Building from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8, this 18th day of June, 2024.      Chairman, Brian Johnson BigSam Clerk, Lonnie Morin PUBLISHED JUNE 27TH & JULY 4TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

Public Hearing Housing Solutions LLC, PO Box 2099, Missoula, Montana, 59806, Phone (406) 203-1558 hereby notifies all interested persons of Polson, Montana, that we are planning to develop Polson Gardens, an affordable multi-family rental housing development consisting of six four plex buildings on the site between 7th Ave. E. and 5th Ave. E. behind Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, Montana 59860. This development will consist of 12 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units for elderly persons. There will be a public hearing before the City Commission to solicit comment on whether the proposed qualifying low-income rental housing property meets a community housing need on July 15, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. in Commission Chambers, 106 1st St. E. in Polson, Montana 59860. The hearing will be held immediately prior to the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting. You are encouraged to attend and comment. PUBLISHED June 27, 2024 & July 11, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________