Legals for March, 20 2023

No. 29264 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 6, 2023. All bids will then be reviewed for correctness and then publicly read in the Department’s assigned room. 103 KALISPELL URBAN PAVE PRES UPP 6799(60) This project is located in Flathead County and includes multiple locations within the Kalispell area. The work on E. Reserve Dr. (RP 0.009 to RP 0.998), W. Evergreen Dr. (RP 0.728 to RP 1.437), Airport Rd. (RP 11.368 to RP 12.115), Conrad Dr. (RP 1.496 to RP 1.554), and Woodland Park Dr. (RP 0.002 to RP 0.410) includes milling out the existing roadway surface, applying a plant mix overlay and finishing with a seal & cover. The work on 7th Ave. E. / Whitefish Stage (RP 0.010 to RP 2.559) and Woodland Ave. (RP 0.005 to RP 1.082) includes a seal and cover only. This project will receive new pavement markings and the manholes and valve boxes that are located within the milling area will receive concrete collars. 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 Montana Transportation Commission Malcolm “Mack” Long Director of Transportation March 13, 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29266 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ella Louise Hanley: Child’s name now Jeri Hannah Gharst, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-23-240 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s  name from Ella Louise Hanley to Ella Louise Gharst. The hearing will be on 06/21/2023 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:03/07/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ MARRIAH BRADSTREET Deputy Clerk of Court March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29275 Swan River School District #4  SB 307 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies  Be it resolved that as an essential part of its budgeting process, the Swan River School Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Swan River School 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.  Transportation: Estimated change in revenues: $0 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase.  Tuition: Estimated change in revenues: $0 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase.  Building Reserve: Est. change in revenues: $1650. Est. increase in Mills: 0.24. Est. increase on a 100K home. 0.32. Est. increase on a $200K home is $0.64.  Impacts above are based on current certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year. The listed information are estimates. If it becomes evident during the budgeting process that  increases/decreases are different or not necessary, then Swan River School Board of Trustees will make the changes accordingly.  Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Safety improvements and building upgrades  /s/ Brook Johnstonl  Brooke Johnstonl Chairperson  /s/ Dee Johnson Dee Johnson Clerk Dated March 13,2023 March 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29283 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County Matthew Heaven, Plaintiff vs Tobias Petersheim Defendant Case No: DV-23-37 Summons for Publication DAN WILSON NOTICE TO: Tobias Petersheim You are named in a complaint of defamation of character. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: 920 S. Main Ste 300, Kalispell, MT 59901 and serve a copy of your answer on the Plaintiff. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. Date:03/03/2023   PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ RACHEL FABER Deputy Clerk of Court March 20, 27, April 3, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29287 WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2290 Farm to Market Road Kalispell MT 59901 (406) 755-7239 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE/DECREASE IN LEVIES As an essential part of its budgeting process, the West Valley Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose non-voted levies to support its budget. The West Valley 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. Adult Ed - Est. change in revenues: ($6265.88). Est. decrease in mills: (0.40) Est. decrease on a 100K home: ($0.55). Est. decrease on a 200K home: ($1.09) Bus Depreciation - Est. change in revenues: ($600). Est. decrease in mills: ($0.04) Est. increase on a 100K home: ($0.05) Est. increase on a 200K home: ($010.) Transportation – Est. change in revenues: $44,917. Est. increase in mills: 2.90. Est. increase on a 100K home: $3.91. Est. increase on a 200K home: $7.82. Tuition – Est. change in revenues: ($9730.85) Est. decrease in mills: (0.63). Est. decrease on a 100K home: ($0.85). Est. decrease on a 200K home: ($1.70). Flexibility Fund - Est. change in revenues: $27,288.89. Est. increase in mills: 1.76. Est. increase on a 100K home: $2.38. Est. increase in 200K home: $4.75 Building Reserve – Est. change in revenues: $1924.44. Est. increase in mills: 0.12 Est. increase on a 100K home: $0.17. Est. increase on a 200K home: $0.34. Total Est. change in revenues: $57533.60. Est. increase in mills: 3.71. Total Est. increase on a 100K home: $5.01 Est. increase on a 200K home: $10.02. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Sealcoating and striping of parking lot, heating system maintenance contract, interior classroom remodeling, and gym floor annual maintenance. These estimates are the district’s best estimates at the current time. If the District’s taxable value increases as expected, the mill and taxpayer cost increase will be less than presented here. These estimates are preliminary and changes are expected before the final budgets are set in August. If it becomes evident during the budgeting process that increases/decreases are different or not necessary, then the West Valley School Board of Trustees will make the changes accordingly. Marilyn Hedstrom, Board Chair Cecilia Lewellen, District Clerk Dated March 13, 2023 March 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29291 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Montana; Montana Waste Systems; North Valley Refuse, Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Class D Docket 2022.04.049 March 16, 2023 Notice of Application and Protest Deadline On April 19, 2022, Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, d/b/a Republic Services of Montana; Montana Waste Systems; and North Valley Refuse (“Allied”) submitted an Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“Application”) with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”). On May 23, 2022, Allied amended its Application (“Amendment”). In its amended Application, Allied proposes to transport garbage as a Class D motor carrier to, from, and between all places in Flathead County, Montana, within 20 miles of that portion of Montana Highway 93 located north of Whitefish, Montana and south of the Flathead County line. Copies of the Application and the Amendment are publicly available online at the Commission’s website (http://psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2022.04.049. Copies of the Application and the Amendment are also available at the Commission’s business office. Copies of the Application and the Amendment may additionally be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel (“MCC”), which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to be added to the Watch List for notice of filings in this docket (select “EDDI”, create OKTA account, and under “Watch List” tab, enter Docket No. 2022.04.049). The Commission invites formal protests to Allied’s amended Application. A party must file a protest with the Commission no later than APRIL 3, 2023.  Protest to Application forms are available at the Commission’s website under the “Regulated Utilities” tab, then the “Compliance Materials” tab, and then the “Transportation” tab. A party seeking to protest must submit both an electronic and a hard copy of the protest. The electronic protest must be submitted to the Commission’s website at http://psc.mt.gov (“EDDI, Customer Portal & E-Filing” icon). The party seeking to protest must also mail a hard copy of the protest application to MCC at the address stated above, and to Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC at PO Box 8449, Missoula, MT 59807. A filing fee of $500 must accompany the filed protest. If no protests are received by the deadline set forth above, the Commission may issue a final order on the amended Application without a public hearing pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 69-12-321 (2021). The Commission invites members of the public who do not wish to formally protest to submit written public comments on the matter to the Commission’s address at 1701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620, or through the Commission’s website at http://psc.mt.gov (select “Documents & Proceedings” tab; select “Comment on a Proceeding”; select “Continue as Guest”; select “Comment on a Proceeding”; complete form; select “Submit”), or by email at pschelp@mt.gov. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 3 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior Orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE AND DATED this 16th day of March, 2023. JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner DR. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner March 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________