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Jul 29, 2023

Legals for August, 25 2023

No. 29665Karl K. RudbachRAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP542 Central AvenueWhitefish, MT 59937Telephone: (406) 862-7503MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTYIn the Matter of the Estate of

No. 29665Karl K. RudbachRAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP542 Central AvenueWhitefish, MT 59937Telephone: (406) 862-7503MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTYIn the Matter of the Estate of DAVID D. STEWART a/k/a DAVID DEUTH STEWART,Deceased.DP-23-207NOTICE TO CREDITORSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative ofthe above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present theirclaims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be foreverbarred.Claims must either be mailed to Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue,Whitefish, Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court.Dated this 19th of July, 2023./s/ Andrew D. StewartAndrew D. Stewart, Personal RepresentativeRAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLPBy: Karl K. RudbachKarl K. RudbachAttorneys for Personal RepresentativeAugust 11, 18, 25, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29675PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-AlcoholicBeverages with Catering Endorsement LicenseBEVERAGE CFALLS LLC (Alvin Ruis, JR, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-AlcoholicBeverages with Catering Endorsement License No. 07-912-2466-002 to be operated at COLUMBIA BAR,509 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer inaccordance with the law.Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposedlocation Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties inanother state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met.What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s fullname, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-912-2466-002 and the applicant’sname BEVERAGE CFALLS LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a descriptionof the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will beconsidered one protest letter.What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protestgrounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2)the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people inthe vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected.How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office ofDispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 4, 2023.What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protestgrounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Columbia Falls. All valid protestors will be notified ofthe hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’shearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, theDepartment of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied.How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online atleg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for theDepartment of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected] 18, 25, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29678Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead CountyIn the Matter of the Name Change ofNicole M. Bierens:Nicole M. Bierens,PetitionerCause No.: DV-23-783HEIDI J ULBRICHTNotice of Hearing on Name ChangeThis is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change ofname from Nicole Marie Bierens to Nicole Marie Martin. The hearing will be on 09/20/2023 at 1:30p.m.The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County.Date: 08/11/2023PEG L. ALLISONClerk of District CourtBY: /s/ BRITTNEY COLACINODeputy Clerk of CourtAugust 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29679TANKO LAW OFFICEBRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ.Montana Bar No. 5194392 - 1st Avenue East NorthKalispell, MT 59901Tel: (406) 257-3711Fax: (406) 257-3722Email: [email protected]: www.tankolaw.comAttorney for Co-Personal RepresentativesMONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTYIn Re: The Estate of:MARK KNUTE HERRONDeceased.Cause No.: DP-23-228DANNI COFFMANDistrict Court JudgeNOTICE TO CREDITORSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-PersonalRepresentatives of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are requiredto present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or saidclaims will be forever barred.Claims must either be mailed to KYLEE HERRON, JORDAN HERRON and SIERRA FAVROW,the Co-Personal Representatives, to c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.DATED this 11th day of August, 2023./s/ Kylee Herron KYLEE HERRON, Co-Personal Representative/s/ Sierra FavrowSIERRA FAVROW, Co-Personal Representative/s/ Jordan HerronJORDAN HERRON, Co-Personal RepresentativeAugust 18, 25, September 1, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29684Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead CountyIn the Matter of the Name Change ofCheryl Ann Finnical:Cheryl Ann Finnical,PetitionerCause No.: DV-23-947DANNI COFFMANNotice of Hearing on Name ChangeThis is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change ofname from Cheryl Ann Finnical to CJ Finnical. The hearing will be on 11/08/2023 at 1:30p.m.The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County.Date:08/21/2023PEG L. ALLISONClerk of District CourtBY: /s/ PRISHA QUESADADeputy Clerk of CourtAugust 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29685PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana All-Alcoholic BeveragesLicenseGLACIER DISTILLING LLC (Nicolas Lee, Owner(s)) has applied for one new Montana All-AlcoholicBeverages License No. 07-999-2352-001 to be operated at GLACIER DISTILLING, 10237 Us Highway 2E, Coram, Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law.Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposedlocation Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties inanother state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met.What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s fullname, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-999-2352-001 and the applicant’sname GLACIER DISTILLING LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) adescription of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiplesignatures will be considered one protest letter.What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protestgrounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2)the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people inthe vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected.How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office ofDispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 25, 2023.What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protestgrounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Coram. All valid protestors will be notified of thehearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearingtestimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department ofRevenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied.How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online atleg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for theDepartment of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected] 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29686PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-AlcoholicBeverages with Catering Endorsement LicenseGLACIER DISTILLING LLC (Nicolas Lee, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-AlcoholicBeverages with Catering Endorsement License No. 07-999-2488-002 to be operated at JOSEPHINE’SSPEAKEASY, 10245 Us Highway 2 E, Coram, Flathead County. The public may protest this licensetransfer in accordance with the law.Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposedlocation Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties inanother state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met.What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s fullname, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-999-2488-002 and the applicant’sname GLACIER DISTILLING LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) adescription of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiplesignatures will be considered one protest letter.What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protestgrounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2)the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people inthe vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected.How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office ofDispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 11, 2023.What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protestgrounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Coram. All valid protestors will be notified of thehearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearingtestimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department ofRevenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied.How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online atleg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for theDepartment of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected] 25, September 1, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29690CALL FOR BIDSNotice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana,will receive bids for the purchase of the following:One (1) New or used Wheel Loader. Approximate 4-yard general purpose bucket, approximate200 net horsepower engine, about 40,000 lbs weight, heater and air conditioning, ride control,AM/FM radio with CD and/or cassette player, with less than 1,000 hours. Operator and repairmanuals need to be included with piece of equipment. Please send a list of all options, hours,make, model, and pictures, if possible, with price quotes.The Road Department will determine from the bids submitted which vehicles will be inspectedby the Department. In awarding the bid, the age, mileage, condition of the vehicle and tires, and theterms of any warranty the bidder is willing to offer, as well as the bid price, will be considered in orderthat the Department can select the best overall vehicle from the bids submitted. All used equipmentneeds to include any and all equipment history available, repair and parts history attached to bids.All prospective bidders must be located within a 10-mile radius of Kalispell, MT 59901, in orderto provide parts & service to equipment.Loader will be delivered FOB to the Flathead County Road Department, 1249 Willow GlenDrive, Kalispell, MT. 59901.Bidders with any questions, may contact the Flathead County Road Department, 1249 WillowGlen Drive, Kalispell, Mt. 59901, (406) 758-5790.All sealed bids plainly marked “SEALED BID – Wheel Loader” must be in the hands of theClerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on orbefore September 11, 2023 by 4:00 P.M. Bids will be opened and read the next morning thereafter.The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successfulbidder by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities,which are deemed to be in the best interest of the County.Dated this 22 nd day of August, 2023.BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSFlathead County, MontanaBy: /s/Brad W. AbellBrad W. Abell, ChairmanAugust 25, September 1, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29691DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONBEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF THE STATE OF MONTANAIn re the Commission’s Investigationinto the Adequacy of LegacyInfrastructure Operated by QwestCorporation d/b/a CenturyLink QCDocket 2021.12.136August 22, 2023Notice of Public HearingOn December 7, 2021, the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”)opened an investigation into the adequacy of legacy infrastructure owned and operatedby CenturyLink Communications, LLC and its affiliated Montana Incumbent LocalExchange Carriers, CenturyTel of Montana and Qwest Corporation d/b/a/CenturyLink/QC (collectively “CenturyLink”). Subsequently, the Montana ConsumerCounsel (“MCC”) petitioned for and was granted intervention; the Commission and theMCC conducted discovery concerning CenturyLink’s legacy infrastructure; and theCommission ordered CenturyLink to submit a proposal to the Commission to resolvecertain service quality issues. On December 19, 2022, CenturyLink filed a Proposal forResolution of the Investigation and Petition for Temporary Waiver (“Proposal”). AfterCenturyLink filed its Proposal, the Commission conducted discovery concerningCenturyLink’s Proposal.On July 12, 2023, the Commission issued Procedural Order 7825i whichestablished a variety of substantive and procedural deadlines for this docket. Among theprocedural deadlines, Procedural Order 7825i established a hearing date. The purposeof the hearing is primarily to receive evidence and argument on whether theCommission should waive Mont. Admin. R. 38.5.3371(7)(b) (the “Out of Service Rule”)with respect to CenturyLink’s service, and if so, under what terms and conditions.Among the terms and conditions to be considered is CenturyLink’s proposal to issueone-time $1,500 payments to customers affected by CenturyLink’s Anaconda or GoDigital system and facilities in exchange for a six-year waiver of the Commission’s Outof Service Rule or any alternative terms and conditions that should apply toCenturyLink’s service.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission will conduct a public hearing onCenturyLink’s Proposal. The public hearing will commence on September 11, 2023,at 9:00 AM, in the Commission’s Bollinger Room, located at 1701 Prospect Avenue,Helena, Montana 59601. The hearing will be live streamed on the Commission’swebsite (http://psc.mt.gov). The hearing will continue from day to day, as necessary.Testimony submitted at the hearing is subject to cross-examination. The Commissionwill provide an opportunity for in-person public comment at the beginning of eachhearing day.Copies of CenturyLink’s Proposal are publicly available at the following locations:the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana, and onlineat the Commission’s website (http://psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2021.12.136. A copyof CenturyLink’s Proposal may also be available at the office of the Montana ConsumerCounsel, which represents consumer interests before the Commission, located at 111North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, Montana, (406) 444-2771. Interestedparties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in thisdocket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings in contested cases are availableat psc.mt.gov/reddi-help.Anyone needing accommodations in order to attend or participate in the hearingshould contact the Commission at 1-800-646-6150. The Commission will make everyeffort to assist in accommodations for individuals.The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2,Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated, and Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of theMontana Administrative Rules, and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to theissues presented.Done and Dated this 22nd day of August 2023, by the Montana Public ServiceCommission, through delegation to staff.JAMES BROWN, PresidentJENNIFER FIELDER, Vice PresidentTONY O’DONNELL, CommissionerRANDALL PINOCCI, CommissionerDr. ANNIE BUKACEK, CommissionerAugust 25, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29692Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead CountyIn the Matter of the parenting of:S-AK-H, A-XM-H, T-TT-H,Jessica HalePetitionerandTroy HaleRespondentCase No: DR-22-581Summons for PublicationDAN WILSONNOTICE TO: Troy HaleYou are named in a petition to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition.You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day 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.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 Petitioner.Date:08/22/2023 PEG L. ALLISONClerk of District CourtBY: /s/ SHERI LARSONDeputy Clerk of CourtAugust 25, September 1, 8, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

No. 29693PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana Retail On-PremisesConsumption Beer and Wine Gaming Restricted LicenseBIAS BREWING, LLC (Adam Robertson and Gabriel Mariman, Owner(s)) has applied for one newMontana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine Gaming Restricted License No.07-901-2353-311 to be operated at BIAS BREWING, 412 Main St, Kalispell, Flathead County. The publicmay protest this license transfer in accordance with the law.Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposedlocation Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties inanother state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met.What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s fullname, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-901-2353-311 and the applicant’sname BIAS BREWING, LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description ofthe grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will beconsidered one protest letter.What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protestgrounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2)the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people inthe vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected.How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office ofDispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 25, 2023.What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protestgrounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Kalispell. All valid protestors will be notified of thehearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearingtestimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department ofRevenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied.How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online atleg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for theDepartment of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected] 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023MNAXLP__________________________

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