Legals for November, 12 2023

NO. 29811 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, Whitefish City Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 2023.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning. Oct. 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, and Nov. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29846 NOTICES OF TAXES DUE Notice is hereby given that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable before 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2023, or within 30 days after the notice is postmarked, whichever is later, and that unless paid prior to that time the amount then due will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. And that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2024, and that unless paid prior to that time the taxes will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes are to be paid at the County Treasurer’s Office, 290 North Main, Kalispell, Montana, or mailed to Flathead County Treasurer 290 A North Main, Kalispell MT 59901, or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/property_tax Adele Krantz Flathead County Treasurer Nov. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29868 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: GERALD H. HILL, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-302 ROBERT B ALLISON 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 RAMONA R. GUY, 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 24th day of October, 2023. /s/ Ramona R Guy RAMONA R. GUY, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Oct. 29, and Nov. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29871 Swan River School District seeks qualifications from interested Design-Build providers to develop and implement a Design-Build and infrastructure project. The project will be to plan, design, and implement capital improvements to improve efficiency, reduce deferred maintenance, assess capital investment life cycle, commission, and transition to sustainable operations pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 18-2-501. Through the RFQ process, Swan River School District intends to screen proposals and select a firm to potentially implement the Design-Build project at the school district facilities. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m on November 28, 2023 Please Contact JJ Lamb at 406-837-4528 for more information Oct. 29, and Nov. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29872 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Elmer Leroy Bastrom, Deceased. No. DP-15-2021-2-16, NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kathleen M. Torgerson 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kathleen Torgerson 38198 Baxter Rd., Hot Springs, MT 59845, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Oct. 29, and Nov. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29879 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Polson School District #23 Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary Schools Remodel & Addition Project Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the Cherry Valley and Linderman Remodel & Addition Bid Package One. This project will take place from the Fall of 2023 through the Fall of 2024 and consists of site work, demolition, 28,000 sf additions, and remodel work. Bid Package One - Building Shell The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available October 17, 2023. Documents may be viewed or obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchange or at the office of Swank Enterprises, 750 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell, MT. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process. Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901. Bids are due before 3:00 PM (local time), Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Bids must be plainly marked, “Cherry Valley and Linderman Remodel & Addition” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date. Late Bids will not be opened. Access to the existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request. All bids shall include the cost of the following: 1. 100% Performance and Payment Bonds included as a separate line item on the Bid Form. 2. 1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax. 3. Current Montana State Prevailing Wages. 4. Permits specific to the bid scope of work. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them. All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises. If bidder has questions or concerns, please contact Swank Enterprises. Grant Kerley Swank Enterprises 750 West Reserve Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 grant@swankenterprises.com Nov. 5, 12, 20023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29887 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of: Thomas A Klender III Thomas A Klender III, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-23-1248 AMENDED Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Thomas Aquinas Klender III to Thomas Aquinas Klender O’Hayer . The hearing will be on 12/20/2023 at 1:30p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:11/01/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ Rachael Parra Deputy Clerk of Court Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29894 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING A combined hearing will be held by the City of Kalispell and Flathead County, at 1:00 p.m., November 30, 2023, in the Kalispell City Council Chambers located in Kalispell City Hall: 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901. The public can participate in person or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference by email kking@kalispell.com or by phone 406-758-7713.   The City of Kalispell and Flathead County are eligible to submit an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or a Montana Home Investment Partnership Program Grant (HOME). The grant programs and activities eligible for funding will be fully described. Everyone will be given the opportunity to submit comments regarding community needs and projects for consideration. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or by mail to City of Kalispell Development Services, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 or by email kking@kalispell.com before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  For more information or to register for the hearing via Zoom, please contact the City of Kalispell Development Services Department via email kking@kalispell.com or phone 406-758-7713 or visit https://www.kalispell.com/634/Community-Development-Block-Grant. CDBG or HOME application guidelines are available for review on the Montana Department of Commerce website, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Community MT. Nov. 12, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29895 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: LORI S. MARINO, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-310 DAN WILSON 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 Cary Lynn Hamilton, F.K.A. Lindy Hamilton, 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 3rd day of November, 2023. /s/ Cary Lynn Hamilton CARY LYNN HAMILTON,  f.k.a. Lindy Hamilton, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s Brian C Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29896 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) DEQ will hold a public meeting for the Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Programs on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in Helena and online. DEQ invites public comment on the Emerging Contaminant Intended Use Plan (EC IUP) for State Fiscal Year 2024. The Intended Use Plans identify the intended uses of funds in the loan program and describe how the goals of the program will be satisfied. The EC IUP identifies projects that are eligible to be funded with monies authorized and appropriated to the State of Montana through a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 capitalization grant.   Public comments may be presented at the public meeting or sent to Mike Abrahamson (MAbrahamson@mt.gov), Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Program Manager, PO Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901. Comments must be received or postmarked by Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  The public meeting will be held in-person in Helena at the DEQ Metcalf Building (1520 East Sixth Ave.), Room 111. A virtual option will also be available using Zoom. To find information on how to join the meeting virtually, or to view the EC IUP, contact DEQ at (406) 444-6776 or visit DEQ’s website at: https://deq.mt.gov/water/Programs/eng. The Department will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this meeting. If you need accommodation, please notify the Department no later than November 22, 2023, to advise us of your need. Please contact Candice Gernand: email Candice.Gernand@mt.gov, phone (406) 444-4643, fax (406) 444-6836. /s/ Lindsey Krywaruchka Lindsey Krywaruchka, Division Administrator Water Quality Division Department of Environmental Quality Nov. 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________