Legals for October, 15 2023

NO. 29789 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on January 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: A tract of land in Government Lot 2, Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana, according to the United States Government Township Plat thereof approved by the Surveyor General’s Office September 14, 1893, more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at a point 16 feet Westerly from the Southwest corner of Block 15 of Western Addition to Kalispell, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, which point is on the West boundary of the alley and is on a line which is the Westerly continuation of the North boundary line of 3rd Street West; thence Southerly, along the Westerly boundary of said alley, 226 feet to a point; thence at right angles, Westerly, 214.68 feet to a point, which point is the True Point of Beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing, Westerly on the same course, 50 feet; thence Southerly at right angles, 153 feet; thence Easterly at right angles, 50 feet; thence Northerly at right angles, 153 feet to the Place of Beginning. More commonly known as 1049 4th Street West, Kalispell, MT 59901. Sonja M. Pitzer, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 3, 2017, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 3, 2017 as Instrument No. 201700006768, and modified pursuant to the Modification filed for record on March 9, 2022 as Instrument No. 202200006137, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: May 7, 2020 Assignment Recorded: May 7, 2020 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202000011687 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on September 1, 2023 as Instrument No. 202300015677, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2023, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $169,099.15, interest in the sum of $3,559.14, escrow advances of $1,722.63, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,711.82 for a total amount owing of $176,092.74, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.  The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any.  Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.  The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.  The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled.   The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  Dated this 15th day of September, 2023. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21707 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29792 SECTION 00100 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for two (2) Oxford White (YZ) 2025 (99B) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (K8A) with the following options included: 500A, 67H, 16D, 17T, 21L, 41H, 425, 43D, 47A, 51T, 549, 59B, 60R, 63B, 66A, 68G, 76D, 86T, 153. The bids must include upfitting of the following equipment: Havis 24” Center Console Internal Cup Holder Passenger Side Pedestal for Docking Station Setina Recessed Tall Man Partition Setina Expanded Metal Cargo Barrier Poly Door Panel Vertical Steel Window Barriers Setina Cargo Box - TK0247ITU20 Setina PB400 Push Bumper Setina Floor Pan with Drain Plug Setian Dual Weapon Rack - 1 Small, 1 Universal Whelen Cenator Full Feature DUO LED Lightbar with Amber TA (or equivalent) Whelen Cencom Carbide Siren Controller Magnetic Mic Mounts x2 Hideaway LED lights for headlight and tail light - Red/Blue Maglite Flashlight with charger - ML150LR Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997, and entitled: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 P.M. on October 26, 2023. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing cityclerk@kalispell.com.  All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with lawful money of the United States, a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft, drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana or a bid bond, or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to the City of Kalispell. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the City, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The money, bank instrument or bid bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder shall be awarded the contract, the bidder shall within fifteen (15) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the City council, enter into a contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within fifteen (15) calendar days, the bidder shall be obligated to pay to the City the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the City legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving bids without the consent of the City Council. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City.   Evaluation of the bid(s) will include review of overall pricing as well as review of provided specified components and will not be based on price alone. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid which most closely meets the required specifications. Bids should include delivery to Kalispell, Montana. The successful bidder shall be required to abide by Federal and State laws. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 21, 2023. City of Kalispell /s/ Aimee Brunckhorst Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk                       Oct. 8, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29803 EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CONTRACT   The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from licensed, emergency vehicle equipment installation companies to provide services to Flathead County, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-8-201 et seq., M.C.A. Services needed include installing and maintaining the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office emergency vehicle equipment, including but not limited to, sirens, dash cameras, radar units, emergency lights, vehicle storage units, push bars, radios, vehicle partitions, and other items consistent with emergency vehicles. Due to the need to keep vehicles operational for emergency response, the vendor must be available for continued service, repairs, and warranty work.   Flathead County intends to select an installation company for a two (2) year contract term. Renewals of the contract may be made by mutual agreement of both parties.   Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-2467 / waschenwald@flathead.mt.gov. All proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on November 6, 2023. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman Oct. 8, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29804 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Kalispell, Montana (the “City”) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on October 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., regarding a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development “Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing” (PRO Housing) Grant that the Development Services Department of the City of Kalispell seeks to pursue. All public comment derived from the hearing shall be included in the grant application for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any person wishing to give testimony may appear at this hearing in person or online via the link at the top of the council agenda and make oral statements or present same in writing. Information can be viewed on the City’s website at www.kalispell.com/679/Council-Public-Hearings or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. Written comments may also be submitted for council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, or by email to publiccomment@kalispell.com prior to the hearing. For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756. Dated this 2nd day of October 2023. By order of the City Council, Judi Funk, Deputy City Clerk Oct. 8, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29805 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 16th day of October, 2023 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on the following amendments to the 2022-2023 fiscal budget: General Fund: Transfer 1000-400-460000-820 $1,056,532 to the West Side TIF Fund For the purpose of aligning the financial records with the actual sequence of fund transfers while ensuring that these transfers have no effect on the cash balance of the City of Kalispell. Further information is available on-line at https://www.kalispell.com/679/Council-Public- Hearings or contact the Finance Director at City Hall, telephone (406) 758-79550. Any person wishing to address the proposed budget amendment may appear at this hearing in person or online and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for Council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (PO Box 1997, 59903) or by email to publiccomment@kalispell.com prior to the hearing. Dated this 2nd day of October, 2023. /s/ Judi Funk Judi Funk Deputy City Clerk Oct. 8, 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

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. 29827 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES HIGH SCHOOL Capital Bond Project  The Columbia Falls School District is soliciting this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) the services of a qualified Architectural/Engineering firm to assist in the areas of comprehensive master programming for the District’s high school facilities, meeting facilitation, user input, preliminary space planning, educational specifications, design standards and guidelines, preliminary cost estimating, cost benefit analysis for alternatives and options, property assessment and assistance with the development of a capital bond programming. The RFQ also seeks qualified firms to assist in the areas of any programming, planning, design and construction administration for the potential renovation and/or addition to existing facilities and/or construction of new facilities depending upon the approved alternatives and outcome of the capital bond election. The District reserves the right to terminate the services in the event of an unsuccessful bond election and/or to solicit qualifications for post-bond architect/engineering services. A sealed envelope that is prominently marked “Request for Qualifications, Architecture/Engineering, High School Facilities” containing 15 original copies plus one electronic copy (USB flash drive or CD Rom in PDF) of a proposal meeting all criteria must be received at the Columbia Falls School District office, 501 6th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 by 4:00 PM MST, November 3, 2023.   Cory Dziowgo, Superintendent Columbia Falls School District 501 6th Avenue West Columbia Falls, MT 59912 C_dziowgo@cfmtschools.net Oct. 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29825 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application for a Montana Air Quality Permit (MAQP), Pursuant to Sections 75-2-211 and 75-2-215, MCA, and the Air Quality Rules). Dean Aldrich and Summer Aldrich, has filed on or about 10/11/2023 an application for a MAQP or a modification to an existing MAQP from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant(s) seeks approval of its application for: Pet Crematory.  The legal description of the site is: Section 34, Township 29N, Range 21W in Flathead County, Montana.  Within 40 days of the receipt of a completed application, the Department will make a preliminary determination whether the permit should be issued, issued with conditions, or denied. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to receive notice of the preliminary determination, and the location where a copy of the application and the Department’s analysis of it can be reviewed, or to submit comments on the preliminary determination, must contact the Department at Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Bureau, Permitting Services Section Supervisor at P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, telephone (406) 444-3490. Any comments on the preliminary determination must be submitted to the Department within the specified timeframe (within 15 or 30 days after the preliminary determination is issued). Oct. 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29828 City of Kalispell Request for Proposals (RFP) - Emergency Responder Levy Community Education Program The City of Kalispell is requesting proposals for the development and implementation of an educational communication plan and graphic design services related to an emergency responder levy. Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA 7-5-4301(2)(a)., the City of Kalispell seeks to procure proposals from qualified firms to enter into a professional services agreement that may include but is not limited to creation of a comprehensive educational communication plan including marketing collateral, messaging, and coordination. The full RFP background, description, scope of services, requirements, timeline, and evaluation criteria are located on the City of Kalispell website at: https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx RFP’s must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903 by 5:00 p.m. local time, November 9, 2023. Questions can be directed to City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst at 406-758-7756, cityclerk@kalispell.com. Oct. 15, 29, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29829 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, October 31, 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 Oct. 15, 22, 29, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29831 KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Canvass of Votes and Declaration of Results CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT THE KALISPELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 ELECTION, FLATHEAD COUTY, ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023. ELEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY FUND LEVY PROPOSITION NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 2,749 Against the Levy 3,864 Total Votes Cast: 6,613 ELEMENTARY SAFETY (BUILDING RESERVE FUND) LEVY PROPOSITION NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 2,839 Against the Levy 3,851 Total Votes Cast: 6,690 CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT THE FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (Districts I, II, III, IV and V) ELECTION, FLATHEAD COUNTY, ON THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023. HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY FUND LEVY PROPOSITION NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 4,937 Against the Levy 9,152 Total Votes Cast: 14,089 HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY (BUILDING RESERVE FUND) LEVY PROPOSITION NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 5,174 Against the Levy 9,186 Total Votes Cast: 14,360 Oct. 15, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29832 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Katie Gilbert: Katie Gilbert, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-22-1450 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Katie Diane Gilbert to Kovelet Ezzdello Doveva Tremine . The hearing will be on 11/22/2023 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:09/21/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ Rachael Parra Deputy Clerk of Court Oct. 15, 22, 29, and Nov. 5, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________