Legals for February, 23 2024

NO. 30020 Notice of Political Subdivision Election Notice is hereby given that in Flathead County, on March 19, 2024, a political subdivision election will be held for the following purpose: City of Kalispell new mill levy. Said political subdivision election will be conducted by mail ballot. DATED this 17th day of January, 2024. Flathead County Debbie Pierson - Election Administrator, by Adrienne Chmelik Feb. 16, 23 and March 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30080 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: ELOISE M. HILL, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-30 DANNI COFFMAN 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 5th day of February, 2024. /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 Feb. 9,16,23, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30094 SECTION 001000 - INVITATION FOR BIDS SKHA GRIZZLY BEAR HOMESITES The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (hereinafter, “OWNER”) will receive bids at 56243 U.S. Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59864 until 3:00 p.m. local time, March 19, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud, for the construction of the Grizzly Bear Homesites project. Bidding: BIDS will be accepted for consideration, until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 19, 2024, at the office of the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, in Pablo, Montana.  Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority 56243 U.S. Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59864 (if shipped) or Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855 *if mailed*. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “BID for SKHA Grizzly Bear Homesites”. Bidder to indicate the Phase(s) the bid represents, and the envelope should bear on the outside, the name of the BIDDER, Bidder’s address and contractor license number. A complete separate BID is required for each Phase, submitted in separate envelopes. If forwarded by mail the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER. All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided in the specification Documents. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink or typewritten. The BID form just be fully completed and executed when submitted. Any BIDS with conditions or qualifications will not be accepted only one copy of the BID form is required for each phase. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended. Each BIDDER will provide a subcontractor and supplier list with their BID.    *Mail delivery first passes through the Tribal mail room and is then delivered to the Housing Authority. Mailed BIDS, therefore, may not be received by the Housing Authority office before the BID Closing time and date unless mailing is allowed extra time. Mailed BIDS received by the Housing Authority after the BID closing time and date, will be considered non-responsive and will be returned unopened. The BIDDER will be responsible to ensure its mailed BID has been received before the BID Closing time and date. BIDS received after this time will not be accepted. No faxed BIDS will be allowed. Mandatory Pre-BID Conference: A mandatory Pre-BID Conference will be held on February 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. local time, at the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority in Pablo, Montana. All BIDDERS are required to attend. Failure to attend the Pre-BID conference will result in disqualification. BID Documents: Project documents are available at www.architectswestplans.com, or may be purchased at the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (SKHA) office for $50 per set. Bidders may download digital files at no cost. General Contractor may obtain two sets of documents; Mech/Elec/First Tier subcontractors may obtain one set of documents. Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at either SKHA or at www.architectswestplans.com (select “Add me as a Plan Holder”). For questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or repro@abadanspokane.com.  A complete set of contract documents will be filed with: Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, 56243 US-93, Pablo, MT 59855 Exchanges of Montana: (Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena) Associated Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202 Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Associated General Contractors, 1649 W. Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202 BONDS: A BID GUARANTEE of not less than 5% of the total BID amount, payable to the OWNER, is required for all BIDS in excess of $25,000. The BID guarantee shall be a certified check, bank draft, U.S. BOND at par value or a BID BOND secured by a surety company. Personal checks are not acceptable. If bidding both Phases 1 and 2, a separate BID BOND is required for each.  The BID GUARANTEE will not be returned until the PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS are verified, executed and approved after which it will be returned. The proposal procedures and award of the CONTRACT will be conducted in accordance with the Instruction to BIDDERS (form HUD 5369), General Conditions of the CONTRACT for Construction (form HUD 5370), and the selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A, in its most current form.  A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the CONTRACT price (with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER) will be required to ensure faithful performance of the CONTRACT. Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS or Payment BONDS and Performance BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective date copy of their power of attorney. The party(s) to whom the CONTRACT(s) are awarded will be required to execute the CONTRACT and obtain the Performance BOND and Payment BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary CONTRACT and BOND forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the Contract, the OWNER, at his or her option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID Bond accompanying the proposal shall become property of the OWNER. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the NOTICE OF AWARD, BIDDER shall sign the CONTRACT and return to such Party two executed duplicates of the CONTRACT, the acceptable Performance BOND, Payment Bond and Contract signed by the Party to whom the CONTRACT was awarded. Once the OWNER receives these documents they shall have fifteen (15) days to receive attorneys review and sign the CONTRACT. If the OWNER does not execute the CONTRACT within such period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his or her signed CONTRACT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within fifteen (15) days of the execution of the CONTRACT by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the CONTRACT without further liability on the part of either party. This is an Indian Preference BID. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of BIDS. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your BID in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. It is the sole responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. Contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700, ext. 1045, or indianpreference@cskt.org.  The project is funded by the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, therefore Davis Bacon Wage rates are provided. This project is comprised of nine (9) detached single-family residences to be constructed, each on a specific lot. There are five (5) three-bedroom and four (4) four-bedroom homes. Bidders may submit bids for any individual, combination of, or all lots and homes.  Each BIDDER is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the BID Documents. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation to his or her BID. Right to reject any and all BIDS: This advertisement for BIDS does not commit the OWNER to award a CONTRACT, nor to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the BIDS or to the procurement of supplies. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS, if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein, to waive any informalities or irregularities and to re-advertise when it is in the best interest of the OWNER. The OWNER may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request.   For questions, contact the Housing Authority: (406) 675-4491, ext. 1520, or nmichel@skha.org.  Nolan Michel, Construction Coordinator Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 Feb. 16, 23, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30095 Grant S. Snell Jasmine J. Morton Crowley Fleck PLLP 219 E. Center Street P.O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Applicant MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD In the Matter of the Estate of Steven E. Brewer, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-24-35 ROBERT B. ALLISON NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Scott Moore has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59624, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. Dated 2.12.24 /s/ Scott Moore Scott Moore, Personal Representative of the Estate of Steven E. Brewer Feb. 16, 23 and March 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30099 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Robyn Talley-Lenander: Robyn Talley-Lenander, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-166 Dept. No.: AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Robyn Talley-Lenander to Robyn Jane Talley. The hearing will be on 04/02/2024 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: February 14, 2024 /s/ Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: Anissa Neils Deputy Clerk of Court / Anissa Neils Feb. 16, 23 and March 1, 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30105 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of SARAH BELL SARAH BELL, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-105 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from SARAH BROOKE BELL to SARAH BELL GHOSTLIGHT. The hearing will be on 04/02/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: January 26, 2024 Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: Anissa Neils Deputy Clerk of Court Feb. 23 and March 1, 8, 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30106 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Justin Mark Allred Justin Mark Allred, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-104 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Justin Mark Allred to Justin Mark Ghostlight. The hearing will be on 04/02/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: January 26, 2024 Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: Anissa Neils Deputy Clerk of Court Feb. 23 and March 1, 8, 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________