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Legals for March, 11 2021

| March 11, 2021 12:00 AM

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF AMANDA L. DODSON Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP 21-15 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Co-Personal Representatives at the following address: Allen D. Dodson c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 1st day of March, 2021 /s/ Clinton J Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Allen D. Dodson Allen D. Dodson, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S ATTORNEY: Clinton J. Fischer CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P. O. Box 879 Polson, Montana 59860 Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HEAVY HAULING AND MATERIAL SERVICES CSKT SOD/ROADS PROGRAM The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe's SOD/Roads Program invites interested Heavy Hauling Contractors and Aggregate Suppliers to submit proposals for hauling soil, aggregate, and other material/debris as well as providing aggregate and other materials for various construction and maintenance projects on the Flathead Reservation. Requests for Proposals may be obtained from: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Roads Program, Attn: Scott B. Johnston, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, Phone 406-676-2600 or by email at scott.johnston@cskt.org. Specifications and proposal requirements may also be viewed and downloaded at the following website: nrd.csktribes.org/water-management/sod. The successful proposer(s) will enter into an agreement with the Tribes to provide hauling and material services on the Flathead Reservation. This is an Indian Preference bid with regard to the selection of a Contractor and/or Sub-contractor and the award of this project. The successful contractor will be required to conform to all provisions of the Tribes Ordinance 101A. Ordinance 101A Rules are available from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Indian Preference Office, or can be found on the internet at the following address: http://www.cskt.org/ click on Employment and then Indian Preference Office. Non-Tribally owned contractors are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals must be submitted via email to Scott B. Johnston at scott.johnston@cskt.org, no later than 12:00 PM (Noon-local time) on March 30th, 2021. Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP

J.R. Casillas Peter F. Lacny DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 201 Central Square Bldg. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone: (406) 728-0810 Email: areiber@dmllaw.com; jrcasillas@dmllaw.com; placny@dmllaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY MONTANA RIVERFRONT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Montana limited liability partnership, Plaintiff, v. RACZER MEDIA, INC.; and, MICHAEL RICHARD WAYKEN, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-20-230 Dept. No.: 1 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, MICHAEL RICHARD WAYKEN, MICHAEL RICHARD WAYKEN c/o Counsel of Record CRISTINA WENDEL Dentons Canada LLP 2500 Stantec Tower 10220 - 103 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K4 A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (or 42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the Plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorneys, if Plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. DATED this 24th day of November, 2020. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL) By:/s/ Paula Gronbach, Deputy Clerk Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP

J.R. Casillas Peter F. Lacny DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 201 Central Square Bldg. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone: (406) 728-0810 Email: areiber@dmllaw.com; jrcasillas@dmllaw.com; placny@dmllaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY MONTANA RIVERFRONT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Montana limited liability partnership, Plaintiff, v. RACZER MEDIA, INC.; and, MICHAEL RICHARD WAYKEN, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-20-230 Dept. No.: 1 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, RACZER MEDIA, INC., RACZER MEDIA, INC. c/o Counsel of Record CRISTINA WENDEL Dentons Canada LLP 2500 Stantec Tower 10220 - 103 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K4 A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (or 42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the Plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorneys, if Plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. DATED this 24th day of November, 2020. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Paula Gronbach Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did November 12, 17, 18, 24, and December 3, 2020, approve claims for payment in the amount of $1,890.15.26 for the period of November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020. The Board of Lake County Commissioners did December 9, 17, 23 and 30, 2020, approve claims in the amount of $3,382,175.94 for the period of December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The Board of Lake County Commissioners did January 6, 13, 15, 21, 27, and February 4, 2021, approve claims for payment in the amount of $2,113,344.71 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2021. The full and complete claims lists are available for public review in the Courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, MT. Signed this 24th day of February, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ William D. Barron, Chairman Published on March 4, 2021, and March 11, 2021. MNAXLP

RESOLUTION 21-08 LOAD LIMITS WHEREAS, it appears that damage is being caused to the County roads and that such damage is being caused by excessive weight loads and; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Montana, sitting in regular session this 3rd day of March, 2021, pursuant to MCA 61-10-128, find and determine that it is necessary for the protection and preservation of the County roads to fix and establish a weight limit for loads passing over said County roads; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the maximum weight limit of 350 pounds per inch of tire width shall be the maximum allowed for the following roads: DISTRICT 1 Addy Lane, Salmon Prairie Road, Swan Dive Road, Crane Mountain Road, South Ferndale Dr., Bug Creek Rd, Rainbow Drive, Rippling Waters Dr., Sunburst Dr., Wapiti Lane, Trinkus Lane, Kelly Dr., Halverson Road, Woods Bay Homesites, Red Gate Road, Sylvan Drive, Orchard Lane (Woods Bay)Finley Point Road, Fulkerson Ln, Turtle Lake Road, Haack Rd., Orchard Lane (Poison), Dubay Rd., Ridge Rd., South Hills Dr., Schafer Road, Skyline Dr., North Reservoir Rd., Minesinger Trail, Mountain View Rd., Bisson Lane, Mary B Lane, Zelezny Rd., Rimrock Rd., Silver Salmon Shores, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Hills Lane, Dayton Townsites, Black Lake Road, Lake Mary Ronan Road, Big Meadows Rd., Big Lodge Road, Alexander Ln., Liddell Dr., Meadowlark Ln., Walking Horse Ln., Skipping Rock Ln., Melita Island Road, Acacia Lane, Silver Rock Pines Subdivision, Jette Meadows Subdivision, Jette Lake Subdivision, Flathead View Drive, Tower Rd., Gingras Springs Rd., Fox Road, Bay Point Road, Rocky Point Rd., Kings Point Rd., Sunrise Drive, Irving Flats Road, Highland Drive, Lake View Dr., Ponderilla Hills, Kerr Dam Road, Forman Road, Eli Gap Rd., Valley View Road, Mud Lake Trail, Pablo West Road, Light Road, Leighton Road, Carbine Rd., O'Brien Rd., Pablo Townsite, Old U.S. 93, Clairmont Road, Courville Trail, N. Crow Road, N. Foothills Dr., Emory Rd., Canal Rd., Canyon Mill Rd., Stagecoach Ln., Mud Creek Ln., Little Bitterroot Rd., Spring Creek Rd., Rocky Shores Rd. DISTRICT 2 Price Lane, McLeod Road, Blodgett Lane, Terrace Lake Rd., Timberlane Rd., Sloan Rd., Mink Ln., Bouchard Rd., Rocky Butte Rd., Mollman Pass Trail, Morris Road, Eagle Pass Trail, Herak Road, Moiese Valley Rd., Olsen Rd., Charlo Townsite, Red Horn Rd., Dublin Gulch Road, Logan Rd., Airport Road, Foothills Rd., St. Mary's Lake Rd., Mission Creek Rd., Watson Rd., Allison Road, Hillside Rd, Mission Dam Rd., Chalwain Rd, Repass Trail, North Valley Creek Road, White Coyote Rd., Martz Rd., McCleod Rd, Dumontier Rd., Teresa Adams Lane, Coldwater Lane, Oxford Lane, Jocko Rd (FAS 559), Arlee Townsite, Finley Creek Road, S. Couture Loop, and Combs Ln. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2021. WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 15, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/William D. Barron, Chairman /s/Dave Stipe, Member /s/Gale Decker, Member Attest: /s/ Katie Harding, Clerk & Recorder Published on March 4, 2021, and March 11, 2021. MNAXLP

NOTICE FOR FIRST PUBLIC HEARING The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on March 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner's Meeting Room at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, in conjunction with Lake County Community Development Corporation (DBA) Mission West Community Development Partners for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding the needs and priorities of Lake County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and community revitalization, and particularly as those needs affect low and moderate income persons. For communities, sewer and/or water districts and organizations who may be considering applying for funding from the state of Montana under any of these categories, attending this hearing will be considered as the first public hearing as may be required as a condition of your application. The Lake County Commissioners may utilize the feedback received at this hearing to prioritize projects that may need their support and consideration. Various funding programs available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development will be discussed, including, but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs through the MT Department of Commerce. At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County's needs and the type of projects that should be considered. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 5 p.m. on March 21, 2021, and will be read into the record at the public hearing. You can call 406-883-7204 or write to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Anyone who would like more information or who wants to submit suggestions may also contact Brenna Fulks, Mission West Community Development Partners, 406-676-5906. Lake County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility is available through the sheriff's department on the west side of courthouse. Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021. MNAXLP

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for all School Elections to be held on Tuesday, May 4th 2021 will close at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 5, 2021. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration form but will be required to return to the election office on Election Day to receive your ballot. Voters in Swan Lake (School District #73), who reside in Lake County, will need to register at the Lake County Election Office and bring proof of registration to their school clerk to be issued a ballot. Voters in Charlo (School District #7J) or Arlee (School District #8J) who do not reside in Lake County will need to register in Missoula or Sanders County accordingly and appear in person at the Lake County election office on Election Day to be issued a ballot. All active electors who reside in Lake County School Districts that have an election are entitled to vote in said election. Ballots will be automatically mailed to active status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail, by appearing at the county election office located at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 121, Polson, MT 59860, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration form and submit it to the county election office. DATED this 4th day of March, 2021. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH & LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Lake County Board of Health & Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice that the Lake County Commissioners will review the Emergency Declaration Resolution 20-4, which was originally adopted on March 17, 2020 declaring a State of Emergency in Lake County due to COVID-19. The Resolution remains in effect and public comment will be accepted to assist the Board of Commissioners to determine if the State of Emergency should remain in effect. Following a vote by the Commissioners on the resolution, the Lake County Board of Health will vote to decide if the mask mandate/directive shall remain in effect. The Lake County Board of Health & Board of Commissioners will meet and accept public comment on Resolution 20-4 on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson. Public comment will be limited to one minute per person. All interested persons are invited to attend via Zoom. Contact Kate Stinger at kstinger@lake.gov for the link for the meeting. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to the Lake County Board of Health, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Published on March 4, 2021, and March 11, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE KLOECKL FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Darryl Byle of DSB Engineering, on behalf of Ken and Pam Kloeckl, has applied for a floodplain development permit to remove an existing single-family residence and construct a new single-family residence on the same location within the 100-year floodplain associated with Swan Lake. The residence will be elevated using stem walls and a concrete slab poured on compacted fill. The foundation includes 30 cubic yards of existing fill retained from excavation and approx. 155 cubic yards of additional fill along with approx. 25 cubic yards of drain rock backfill. The property is legally described as tract 6 as shown on Certificate of Survey 5902, located within government lot 1, section 14, T25N, R18W. ASCHERL FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Rob Smith with A2Z Engineering, on behalf of George Ascherl, has applied for a floodplain development permit to raise the elevation of the existing driveway, install riprap along 500 linear feet of Swan Lake shoreline, and fill low areas within the floodplain which have been eroding due to storm activity, creating vegetation washout and unstable areas on the property. The proposal also includes filling around an existing electrical transformer and installing upgrades to bring it into compliance with floodplain standards. The total amount of fill for this proposed project is 2,960 cubic yards. The subject property is legally described as tract 2 on COS 5938, located within section 31, T26N, R18W. Information regarding the proposals is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is March 26, 2021. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, or faxed: 406-883-7205, or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . Published on March 11, 2021. MNAXLP

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shelem Pruchnik: Shelem Pruchnik, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-21-27 Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shelem Pruchnik to Shelem Leviliam Love. The hearing will be on 04/01/2021 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: Feb. 12, 2021. Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk of Court Published on February 25, 2021, March 4, 2021, March 11, 2021, and March 18, 2021, MNAXLP

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Daniel Gordon Elloitt: Daniel Gordon Elloitt, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-20-237 Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Daniel Gordon Elloitt to Daniel Gordon Swartzenberger. The hearing will be on 04/01/2021 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: Feb. 17, 2021. Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: Mary Rensvold, Deputy Published on February 25, 2021, March 4, 2021, March 11, 2021, and March 18, 2021, MNAXLP

Elizabeth W. Erickson WORDEN THANE P.C. 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300 Missoula, MT 59802 Telephone: (406) 721-3400 Email: eerickson@wordenthane.com Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GLENN EMANUEL ROGERS, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-21-11 Dept. No.: 2001 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to TODD ROGERS and TAMMY HUSTED, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at c/o Worden Thane P.C., 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 4th day of February, 2021. /s/ Todd Rogers TODD ROGERS Co-Personal Representative c/o Worden Thane P.C. 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300 Missoula, MT 59802-4142 DATED this 4th day of February, 2021. /s/ Tammy Husted TAMMY HUSTED Co-Personal Representative c/o Worden Thane P.C. 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300 Missoula, MT 59802-4142 Worden Thane P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative /s/ E. Erickson Elizabeth W. Erickson Published on March 11, 2021, March 18, 2021, and March 25, 2021. MNAXLP