Legals for December, 22 2024

NO. 30842 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: lmarburger@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: MARY “JOAN” CREEK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2024-0000311-IT Heidi Ulbricht 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 John A. Creek, 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 22 day of November, 2024. /s/ John A. Creek JOHN A. CREEK, Personal Representative December 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30846 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 17, 2025, 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: That portion of the North half of the Southwest Quarter (N1/2SW1/4) of Section 25, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 18878. More commonly known as 305 Narrow Way, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Jesse J. Best, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 6, 2016, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 7, 2016 as Instrument No. 201600027174, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC Assignment Dated: October 22, 2024 Assignment Recorded: October 24, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202400021582 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 November 19, 2024 as Instrument No. 202400023339, 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 May 1, 2024, 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 $199,100.64, interest in the sum of $5,895.29, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,876.38 for a total amount owing of $209,872.31, 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.  The 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 for 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 25th day of November, 2024. 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. MT22418 December 15, 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30848 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Lauren Solem: Lauren Solem, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1660 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Lauren Olivia Solem to Felix Erik Solem. The hearing will be on 1/21/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 12/06/2024 (SEAL) PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2024 and Jan. 5, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30853 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR  ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES   The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting Statement of Qualifications from firms interested in providing contracted architectural and engineering services to Flathead County pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-8-201 et seq., M.C.A. Services needed include design, engineering, construction plans, bid specifications, and construction administration for multiple County capital improvement projects. The projects generally will consist of building remodels, parking lot improvements, or other similar projects. The firm selected to provide these services will be expected to enter a three (3) year contract with the option to renew for an additional two (2) year term. All work will be completed in Flathead County, Montana. Copies of the detailed RFQ, 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 statements must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on January 20, 2025. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 19th day of September, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana      By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman December 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30854 SECTION 00100  INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the construction of Blankenship Bridge Erosion Control will be received by Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 S Main St., Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901 until 4:00, PM, local time on Monday, January 13, 2025. All bids publicly opened and read aloud at 9:15 am, local time Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse.  The project consists of: Bank stabilization of the Flathead River at the Blankenship bridge including installation of riprap, rootwads, fabric encapsulated soil, and live willow cuttings. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com for a fee of $22.00 by inputting Quest Project# 9455407 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.  The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual are also available to be examined or obtained at the office of KLJ Engineering 1830 3rd Avenue E #201, Kalispell, MT 59901 in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions to Bidders. Please contact Gary Johnson, KLJ, (406) 300-7101 with any questions. There is a required fee of $62.00 per set, which is not refundable. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of KLJ Engineering, 1830 3rd Avenue East, Ste 201, Kalispell, MT, at 11:00, AM, local time on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractors and any of Contractor’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid [State of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Highway Construction). Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to Flathead County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidder(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a 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(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.  Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Section 16.02 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of Owner. Flathead County, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana /s/Randy Brodehl Randy Brodehl, Chairman  December 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30858 EXTENSION OF PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-24-14 December 17, 2024 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is extending the public comment period for the draft Montana Ground Water Pollution Control (MGWPCS) permit, draft environmental assessment and fact sheet for Lakeside County Water & Sewer District. DEQ is extending the public comment period until February 10, 2025, providing the public an additional 30-days to comment on the draft MGWPCS permit.  Copies of the draft permit, draft environmental assessment, and fact sheet are available upon request from the Water Protection Bureau or on DEQ’s website: https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public  APPLICANT INFORMATION  APPLICANT: Lakeside County Water & Sewer District   FACILITY NAME: LCWSD Rapid Infiltration System   FACILITY LOCATION:  Wiley Dike Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901 RECEIVING WATER: Outfall 001 - Class I Ground Water Outfall 002 - Class I Ground Water Outfall 003 - Class I Ground Water PERMIT NUMBER: MTX000307 A determination has been made by DEQ to issue a Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System (MGWPCS) permit, MTX000307, to Lakeside County Water and Sewer District (LCWSD) for the LCWSD Rapid Infiltration System. This permitting action authorizes discharge of treated wastewater to ground water. The scope of this permitting action is for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed wastewater treatment and disposal system. The applicant proposes to build and operate a wastewater treatment plant. The wastewater generated by the county will undergo treatment and on-site disposal. Wastewater treatment may include use of advanced treatment levels with sequencing batch reactor technology with biochemical nutrient reduction (or similar). DEQ recognizes that in comparison to conventional septic treatment, the proposed treatment system provides a higher level of treatment for nutrients. The proposed facility will use rapid infiltration basins (Outfalls 001, 002, and 003) to discharge treated wastewater to underlying groundwater. The facility’s proposed location is: Township 27N, Range 21W, Section 11N; Flathead County; Latitude: 48.1127610º North, Longitude: -114.225111º West. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments are invited ANYTIME PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEBRUARY 10, 2025, Comments may be directed to the DEQ Water Quality Division, Water Protection Bureau, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620. All comments received or postmarked PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS February 10, 2025, will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permit. If you wish to comment electronically, you may e-mail DEQWPBPublicComments@mt.gov. During the public comment period provided by the notice, the Department will accept requests for a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be in writing and must state the nature of the issue proposed to be raised in the hearing (ARM 17.30.1024). The Department will respond to all substantive comments and issue a final decision within sixty days of this notice or as soon as possible thereafter. Additional information may be obtained upon request by calling (406) 444-5546 or by writing to the aforementioned address. The complete administrative record, including permit application and other pertinent information, is maintained at the Water Protection Bureau office in Helena and is available for review during business hours. PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-24-14 December 17, 2024 December 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30861 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jeremiah Kalles: Child’s full name now Shara Slosson, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1703 DAN WILSON 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 Jeremiah Anthony Kalles to Fay Adele McNett. The hearing will be on 01/21/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: 12/11/2024 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) December 22, 29, 2024 and January 5, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30863 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen (“District” and “Owner”) invites sealed Bids for construction of the Evergreen Lift Station 19 Improvements (“Project”). The District will receive such Bids electronically ONLY via QuestCDN until 2:00 pm local time (MT) on January 8, 2025. The bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud via virtual meeting at the following link: Bid Opening Meeting Link Virtual: Meeting ID 229 831 845 907, Passcode: ct6eK7pQ Call In (audio only): +1 309-644-4427, Phone ID: 989 559 556# The District requires bidders submit electronic bids as prescribed on the Engineer’s electronic bidding site, www.questcdn.com or Evergreen QuestCDN project portal.  SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described as follows: The work generally consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to construct a new lift station, concrete wet well/emergency storage basin and site utility work necessary to support the new lift station. Work will be bid and awarded according to the following bid schedules: Base Bid – Site Work and Buried Utilities: Construct approximately 653 lineal feet of gravity sewer main ranging in size from 8-inches to 21-inches; 425 lineal feet of 14-inch force main; eight manholes; diversion structure; 225 lineal feet of 8-inch water main; and a variety of valves, hydrants, and fittings. Base Bid work also includes site grading, dewatering, bypass pumping, and construction of gravel driving surfaces. Additive No. 1 – Lift Station 19 Concrete Wet Well and Emergency Storage: Construct a 160,000-gallon cast-in-place, dual chambered concrete tank to function as a wet well and emergency storage basin; concrete valve vault; and concrete meter vault. Additive No. 1 work also includes site grading around the new structure and dewatering during construction.   Additive No. 2 – Lift Station Construction – Pumps, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls: Construct a new lift station building complete with electrical, mechanical, and controls; install three (3) submersible pumps in wet well; install meter, piping, and fittings in meter vault; install valves, piping and fittings in valve vault; and install new electrical service, 250 kW generator, and transfer switch. Additive No. 3 – Service Road Grading and Paving: Finish grade existing service road into site with crushed base course and asphalt surfacing. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the District Engineer. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. This Invitation to Bid will be governed by the following tentative schedule. All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the District. EVENT DATE TIME Invitation to Bid Released By December 22, 2024 N/A Final Questions Due December 27, 2024 By 5:00 pm MT Responses to Questions Released By December 30, 2024 By 5:00 pm MT Bids Due & Bid Opening January 8, 2025 By 2:00 pm MT OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Prospective Bidders must purchase contract documents through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is a web-based platform for construction project advertisements, bid documents distribution and plan holder lists. Prospective bidders will need the seven-digit QuestCDN project number (#9465625) to locate the job on the QuestCDN website search page. Bids will not be accepted from any prospective bidder who has not purchased contract documents through QuestCDN. There is a non-refundable fee to download the project documents and an additional non-refundable fee to bid the project. PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT. There will be no pre-bid meeting and no site visit. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. Contractor shall also be required to register with SAM.gov and provide proof of registration to the Owner prior to the award of the contract. PREVAILING/DAVIS BACON WAGES. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at the higher rates as required by State of Montana Prevailing Wages and Federal Davis Bacon Wages. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. BONDS. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to Flathead County Water District No. 1, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and 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(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. FUNDING: This project is funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding from a combination of State Revolving Fund (SRF) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from SRF and ARPA. BIDDING PROCESS. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the bids specified above, unless otherwise noted in the Instructions to Bidders. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days or outlined in the Bid Form, whichever greater, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid that is in the best interest of the Owner. Flathead County Water District No. 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Publication Dates: December 22, 2024; December 29, 2024. Published in the Daily Inter Lake. December 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30864 Legal Notice Partial Bond Release and Comprehensive Five-Year Bond Review for Atlantic Richfield Company (Hard Rock Mining Operating Permit No. 00012) The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received a request for bond release from Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO). ARCO’s facility and associated disturbances are located on private property approximately 6 miles northwest of Anaconda, Montana off MT Highway 1 in Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 12 W in Deer Lodge County. DEQ currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $184,373. DEQ is proposing to release $149,673 and retain $34,700. The bond decrease is a result of calculating the bond amount based on a determination of mining disturbances which occurred prior to July 1, 1974. Mining disturbances that occurred prior to July 1, 1974, are subject to a statutory required bond amount of no more than $500 per acre. All 99 acres of mining disturbance at this site existed prior to July 1, 1974. In addition to the request for bond release, DEQ conducted a comprehensive bond review for Operating Permit No. 00012. DEQ has determined that the current bonding levels do not comply with the Metal Mine Reclamation Act, administrative rules adopted thereunder, and the operating permit. DEQ is proposing to decrease the bond by $149,673. The bond decrease is due to statutory limits on mining disturbance which occurred prior to July 1, 1974. DEQ has determined the release request and the five-year comprehensive review will result in a bond release of $149,673. The procedure for adjusting bonds as a result of a comprehensive bond review is set forth in Section 82-4-338(3), MCA. Pursuant to Section 82-4-338(5), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), DEQ may not release or decrease a reclamation bond until the public has been provided an opportunity for a hearing and a hearing has been held if requested. The Permittee and the public will have until January 24, 2025, to comment on these proposed changes to the bond amount. DEQ will issue a final bond determination after the comment period has expired. The Permittee, or any person with an interest that may be adversely affected by DEQ’s final bond determination, may obtain a contested case hearing before the Board of Environmental Review. A written request for a hearing must be filed with DEQ within 30 days of the issuance of the final bond determination, stating the reason for the request. Requests for copies of the bond calculation associated with the comprehensive bond review, and any related questions should be directed to Millie Olsen, Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor, Mining Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, by telephone at (406) 444-2461or by e-mail at DEQHardRock@mt.gov. December 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30865 Legal Notice   Partial Bond Release and Comprehensive Five-Year Bond Review for Little Bear Construction Company (Hard Rock Mining Operating Permit No. 00022)   The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received a request for bond release from Little Bear Construction Company (LBC). LBC’s facility and associated disturbances are located on private property about 3.6 miles northwest of Drummond, MT in Section 14, 15, and 23, Township11 North, Range 13 West, in Deer Lodge County.   DEQ currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $60,715. DEQ is proposing to release $27,117 and retain $33,598. The bond decrease is a result of calculating the bond amount based on a determination of mining disturbances which occurred prior to July 1, 1974. Mining disturbances that occurred prior to July 1, 1974, are subject to a statutory required bond amount of no more than $500 per acre, and 5.7 acres of mining disturbance at this site existed prior to July 1, 1974. The access road leading to the mine and the landing area at the mine will be incorporated into the industrial site adjacent to the permit area after final mine closure.   In addition to the request for bond release, DEQ conducted a comprehensive bond review for Operating Permit No. 00022. DEQ has determined that the current bonding levels do not comply with the Metal Mine Reclamation Act, administrative rules adopted thereunder, and the operating permit. DEQ is proposing to decrease the bond by $27,117. The bond decrease is due to statutory limits on mining disturbance which occurred prior to July 1, 1974, and identifying post mine land use for the landing area and road to the mine.    DEQ has determined the release request, and the five-year comprehensive review a bond release of $27,117.   The procedure for adjusting bonds as a result of a comprehensive bond review is set forth in Section 82-4-338(3), MCA. Pursuant to Section 82-4-338(5), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), DEQ may not release or decrease a reclamation bond until the public has been provided an opportunity for a hearing and a hearing has been held if requested. The Permittee and the public will have until January 24, 2025, to comment on these proposed changes to the bond amount. DEQ will issue a final bond determination after the comment period has expired. The Permittee, or any person with an interest that may be adversely affected by DEQ’s final bond determination, may obtain a contested case hearing before the Board of Environmental Review. A written request for a hearing must be filed with DEQ within 30 days of the issuance of the final bond determination, stating the reason for the request.   Requests for copies of the bond calculation associated with the comprehensive bond review, and any related questions should be directed to Millie Olsen, Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor, Mining Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, by telephone at (406) 444-2461or by e-mail at DEQHardRock@mt.gov. December 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30866 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, beginning immediately following Columbia Falls Zoning Workshop which begins at 6:00pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action.  1. Consideration of new information pertaining to a Phase II Environmental Assessment for a request by Somers Project, LLC and Somers Property, LLC, with technical assistance from Morrison-Maierle for preliminary plat approval of Steamboat Landing, a proposal to create 180 single family residential lots and 5 condominium lots on a 63.59-acre property. The condominium lots would include a total of 72 units. The proposed subdivision would be served by the Somers Water & Sewer District. Access to the proposed lots would be from new internal subdivision roads via Sunnybrook Lane and Somers Road. The property is located at 603 Somers Road, Somers, MT and can legally be described as follows: Tract 1: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 16017, located and being in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter and in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.  Excepting Therefrom Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 20777, located and being in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana Tract 2: A 60-foot roadway and utility easement for access from the County Road on the East as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 3935, granted in Notice of Purchaser’s Interest recorded July 26, 1978 in Book 648, page 152 and Warranty Deed recorded July 7, 1995 as Document No. 95-188-15540 2. A request from Morrison-Maierle, on behalf of Home Again Developments, LLC, for preliminary plat approval of Inspiration Way, a proposal to create 12 residential lots on 19.65 acres. The proposed subdivision would be served by individual septic systems and individual wells. The property is located at 210 and 230 Trap Road, near Columbia Falls, Montana and can legally be described as Parcel A and Parcel B of Certificate of Survey 22747 in the East Half of Gov’t Lot 3 of Section 4, Township 29 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 3. A zone change request from Christian and Courtney Shaeffer for property located within the Evergreen Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on a parcel located at 36, 52, and 64 Monarch Lane near Kalispell, Montana from R-2 One Family Limited Residential to R-5 Two Family Residential. The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 1.37 acres that can legally be described as:   The Easterly 574.9 feet of Lot 12 of Hoiland Day Acres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Flathead County, Montana.  Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, http://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner, or contact the Commissioners’ office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than January 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Please note the agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/events.php Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack,AICP Planning Director December 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30867 Columbia Falls Rural Zoning WORKSHOP The Flathead County Planning Board will be holding a workshop to discuss the future Columbia Falls Rural Zoning. January 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, MT The public is invited to attend and discuss the future zoning within the former interlocal agreement boundary. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the workshop and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack,AICP Planning Director December 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________