Legals for April, 20 2023

NOTICE OF HIGH SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County (the “High School District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 13, 2023, an election of the registered voters of the High School District will be held by mail ballot election on May 2, 2023 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the High School District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Sixteen Million Six Hundred Forty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($16,645,000.00), for the purpose of addressing student safety and deferred maintenance needs, providing job training opportunities, and accommodating student enrollment by paying the costs of designing, constructing, remodeling, equipping, and furnishing improvements to Polson High School, to include constructing a secure main entrance and removing unsecure and unnecessary modular units; constructing additions for job training to include science, technology, engineering, and math classrooms and labs; constructing a new job training center with classrooms, labs, metals fabrication area, woodshop improvements, and tool and material storage; repurposing and expanding space for music education; remodeling the serving kitchen, family and consumer science classrooms, lower level classrooms, and restrooms; making site improvements; and related costs and improvements; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds. Each series of the bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years. The election will be conducted by the County Election Administrator solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the High School District on April 14, 2023, and must be returned by each voter either by mail or in-person to the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana 59860, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 17, 2023 through May 1, 2023. On Election Day, May 2, 2023, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and all ballots must be in the County Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the County Election Administrator by 8:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023, to be counted. All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law, with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the High School District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the County Election Administrator beginning April 12 th through 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; or (b) make a written request before noon on May 1, 2023, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the County Election Administrator requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector, by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by the elector personally appearing at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the County Election Administrator by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the High School District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 3, 2023. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late and vote in the election by appearing in person at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to 8 p.m. on May 2, 2023. DATED this 6th day of March 2023. /s/ Toni Kramer Lake County Election Administrator Published on April 6th, 13th & 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County (the “Elementary District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 13, 2023, an election of the registered voters of the Elementary District will be held by mail ballot election on May 2, 2023 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the Elementary District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Twenty-Three Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($23,315,000.00), for the purpose of addressing student safety and deferred maintenance needs, enhancing educational opportunities, and accommodating student enrollment by paying the costs of designing, constructing, remodeling, equipping, and furnishing improvements to: Cherry Valley Elementary School, to include constructing a secure main entrance and removing unsecure and unnecessary modular units; constructing classrooms, a music room, a library, and restrooms; remodeling existing restrooms, serving kitchen, special education classrooms, and support spaces; making site improvements; and related costs and improvements; Linderman Elementary School, to include constructing a secure main entrance and removing unsecure and unnecessary modular units; constructing classrooms and learning spaces, a music room, a library, a serving kitchen, and restrooms; remodeling existing restrooms; making playground and other site improvements; and related costs and improvements; Polson Middle School, to include constructing a secure main entrance; completely remodeling the district kitchen; remodeling classrooms, restrooms, commons area, and support spaces; and related costs and improvements; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds. Each series of the bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years. The election will be conducted by the County Election Administrator solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the Elementary District on April 14, 2023, and must be returned by each voter either by mail or in-person to the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana 59860, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 17, 2023 through May 1, 2023. On Election Day, May 2, 2023, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the County Election Administrator by 8:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023 to be counted. All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the Elementary District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the County Election Administrator beginning April 12 th through 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; or (b) make a written request before noon on May 1, 2023, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the County Election Administrator requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector, by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by the elector personally appearing at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the County Election Administrator by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the Elementary District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 3, 2023. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late and vote in the election by appearing in person at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to 8 p.m. on May 2, 2023. DATED this 6th day of March 2023. /s/ Toni Kramer Lake County Election Administrator Published on April 6th, 13th & 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes PROPERTY & SUPPLY SEALED BID Property & Supply is having a SEALED BID of office equipment and vehicles. The sealed bid will be closing on MAY 11th, 2023 at 4:00pm. You may pick up a Bid Package at the Property & Supply office located at: 33168 Desert Horse Lane in Ronan. If you have questions, contact: Rachel Saunders at (406) 675-2700 ext.1068 or email: Rachel.Saunders@cskt.org. Viewing times are from MAY 1st through MAY 11th; Monday - Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm. Also you may check our website: www.ckst.org, for more information. Published on April 20th, 27th & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Proctor Schoolhouse Remodel Bids for Bid Packs as detailed below– Plans will be available April 3, 2023. A pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at 10:00 am local time. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Bidders to meet on- site at the Proctor Schoolhouse. All bid packages will be received by Superintendent Carolyn Hall at the office of the Upper West Shore School District #33, 43622 B Street, Dayton, MT 59914 2:00 PM Mountain time on April 27, 2023. See Invitation to Bid within the specifications for bidding requirements. Bids will be received for: Proctor Schoolhouse Remodel. Bid package documents prepared by A&E Design may be obtained at the online Builder’s Exchange by contacting Montanabid.com This is a Montana Prevailing Wage Rate Project. See State of Montana website and/or project specifications for current effective labor rates. All laborers and mechanics employed by SUBCONTRACTOR or its subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by law. The SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All Federal and State laws and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the contract throughout. The State of Montana 1% Gross Receipts Tax applies to this project. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish insurance as described in the Bid Documents and certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Construction Manager and the Owner. Published on April 6th, 13th & 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Title VI Public Hearing Arlee School District is holding its annual public meeting for our Title VI Indian Education formula grant on Wednesday, April 26, at 5 pm at the Arlee Schools District Office. Published on April 13th & April 20th, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause No. 23-0039-P  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  STEPHEN J. LEAN  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Beverley Lean 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.  DATED this 3rd day of April, 2023. /S/ Beverly Lean Personal Representative  Address: BEVERLY LEAN  39433 MTN VIEW RD. POLSON MT 59860  Published on April 13th, 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Annual School and Special District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana, that the Annual School District and Special Purpose District Election will be held by mail ballot on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person at the Election Office at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from April 14th through May 1st and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, May 2nd . Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Arlee School District #8J two 3-year trustee positions; Charlo School District #7J- three 3-year trustee positions; Dayton School District #33 one 3-year position; Polson School District #23 Elementary Bond Issue and High School Bond Issue; Ronan School District #30-2 two- three-year trustee positions; St. Ignatius School District #28 two-3 year trustee position; Arlee Rural Fire District two-3 year trustee position; Chief Cliff Fire Service Area two- 3-year trustee positions. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 14, 2023. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration card. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 3rd , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8 pm on Election Day. The following events for the May 2nd election are open to the public and will occur in the Large Conference Room on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 9:00 am on April 20, 2023, and counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 8, 2023. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 11, 2023. DATED this 31st day of March 2023. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on April 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2023. __________________________

BOARD MEMBER NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve a three-year term on the Lake County Tax Appeal Board. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board through May 1, 2023. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. Published on April 13th & 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 27th day of April 2023 on the Resolution of Intention to Create a “Fairgrounds Department” of Lake County for the Operation of the Ronan Fairgrounds, as listed below. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4 th Avenue East, Room 211, Polson, MT 59860. If you cannot attend the meeting and wish to submit a written comment, please send it to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or by USPS to: Lake County Commissioners 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 Resolution 23-15 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE A “FAIRGROUNDS DEPARTMENT” OF LAKE COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE RONAN FAIRGROUNDS WHEREAS, Lake County has among its assets several public fairground spaces and facilities; and, WHEREAS, historically the aforesaid public fairground facilities have been largely locally managed and operated; and, WHEREAS, the management of the County fairground resources has increased in complexity and cost; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the needs of the County and its citizens may best be served by the establishment and creation of a “Lake County Fairgrounds Department” pursuant to its inherent authority to manage its assets as set forth in Section 7-5-2107 of the Montana Codes; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to give notice of the within intent and hold hearing hereupon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. A public hearing on the within Resolution of Intent to Create a Fairgrounds Department of Lake County for the operation of the Ronan Fairgrounds, on the 27 th day of April, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, room 211. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of April 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Katie Harding, Clerk & Recorder Approved as to form: /s/ James Raymond Civil Deputy County Attorney Vote county: all in favor Published on April 13th & 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DP-23-104 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 DAN WILSON, District Court Judge MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JEFFREY L. NOWAKOWSKI, Deceased. 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 Kelsey Nowakowski, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1 st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 31st day of March 2023. /s/ KELSEY NOWAKOWSKI, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Published on April 13th, 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Request for Design/Build Alternative Contracting Services Lake County Courthouse Annex The Lake County Commissioners requires the services of a Design-Build firm, normally engaged in this profession and duly registered as a Construction Contractor in the State of Montana, for Design-Build services as an alternative delivery process. The Lake County Commissioners is seeking Statements of Qualification from such a firm or team for the design, construction and packaged delivery of a new County Office Building which will support numerous County Services. Besides some minor demolition of existing facilities, the County is looking for a new 18,000 square foot office building that will support new County Offices. This new Building will house certain Administration offices, Election Services, Planning, Environmental, IT, GIS, miscellaneous conference rooms and meeting spaces. This new building will remove considerable pressure from the current County Court House and will greatly improve the functions of County Government. The Project Address: 12 5th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 A full description and requirements to be addressed by respondents may be found on the Lake County website, at the following address: https://www.lakemt.gov/345/LegalPublic-Notices and clicking on the file name “Request for Qualifications for Contractor & Architect “Design/Build” Team for Lake County Annex Project. Published on April 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did February 8, 16, and 22, 2023, approve claims for payments in the amount of $1,966,573.89 for the period of February 1, 2023, through February 28, 2023. The Board of Lake County Commissioners did March 8, 15, 22, and 29, approve claims for payments in the amount of $1,732,247.53 for the period of March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman Published on April 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Case No. DP-23-17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judd M. Jensen BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN P.C. 801 W. Main, Suite 2A Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-0888 Fax: (406) 587-0165 judd@bkbh.com Attorneys for Jenifer Jill Hartman MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM T. JOHNSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jenifer Jill Hartman, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Judd M. Jensen, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C., 801 W. Main, Suite 2A, Bozeman, Montana 59715, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 31st day of March, 2023. /S/ Jenifer Jill Hartman, Personal Representative BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN, P.C. /S/ By: Judd M. Jensen, Attorneys for Jenifer Jill Hartman Published on April 20th, 27th & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Surplus Sale Polson School District Please send a bid to Deb Anderson at danderson@polson.k12.mt.us include a phone number and the item # in your bid. All bids are due May 3rd, 2023. Winning bids will be notified via email and have 1 week to make a payment. If payment is not received within 1 week of being notified the next highest bid will be selected.  All items are in as-is condition the district does not offer any warranties or guarantees as to the condition of the items. Item #1: 2012 IC Bus Mileage: 84,849 miles Published on April 20th & 27th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner Office (Room 211) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: ALDIBS MORNING VIEW LLC 2 nd CONDITIONAL USE EXTENSION REQUEST Marc Carstens of Carstens and Associates, for Aldibs Morning View LLC, represented by Jean Claude Aldibs, is requesting a second extension from the Board of Adjustment to a conditional use approval (# FP 20-54) to allow for a home occupation within the Finley Point Zoning District. The applicant would like to use an existing accessory building for a private and exclusive one-stylist hair salon to be open only when he is in town. The +/-4.92-acre subject property is located at 33724 Lilac Hedge Lane within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit E – Finley Point Interior, and is legally described as tract D & E on COS 4656, located in section 20 of T23N, R19W. SERENITY SWAN MOUNTAIN HAVEN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Serenity Swan Mountain Haven LLC is requesting a conditional use approval to allow for impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of the lot in the Swan Sites Zoning District. The conditional use request is in association with the construction of a garage apron, sidewalk, back patio, retaining wall and entryway. The 0.58-acre property is located at 29103 Songbird Ln and is legally described as Swan Sites No 1, section 14, T26N, R19W, lot 142. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 1, 2023 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: (406) 883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on April 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. Agenda items include: AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSED LOTS 1 through 5 OF “POTTERS SUBDIVISION” A SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF STONEWALL ESTATES PHASE 1 Marc Carstens, on behalf of Jed and Sheila Williams, has proposed a material change to a subsequent minor subdivision that received preliminary approval from Lake County Commissioners on November 9, 2021. The original subdivision approval was for the creation of five (5) lots for residential and agricultural purposes. The applicant has requested that the proposal be reduced from 5 lots to 4 lots, with the remaining 4 lots being reconfigured in shape and size in order to absorb the additional acreage. The lot numbering has also been reconfigured from the original preliminary plat. The proposed subdivision for which the amendment is being requested is legally described as lot 1 of Stonewall Estates Phase I located within section 36 of T23N, R21W.  THE PEAKS RV MAJOR SUBDIVISION Carstens & Associates, on behalf of 406 Development (Jack Nordberg), is proposing to create an (84) eighty-four-unit RV subdivision to be completed in two phases from a 22.86-acre property located north of Pablo. The lots would range from approximately 2,184 square feet to 15,200 square feet and are proposed to be a combination of an RV Park for rent and RV spaces that could be rented or sold by the landowner. These lots would allow for other structures including storage, gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, and/or a garage. The property is legally described as the W2NW4 of section 26 of T22N, R20W. The Planning Board will hold this informational meeting to introduce and discuss the project, and a public hearing will be held in June. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 1, 2023 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: (406) 883- 7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on April 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY TAX APPEAL BOARD 2023 SESSION In accordance with 15-15-101(6) MCA, the Lake County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1st through December 31st, 2023, for the business of hearing appeals of property valuations set by the Montana Department of Revenue. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an appeal with the Lake County Tax Appeal Board within 30 days of the date on the Notice of Classification and Appraisal or Notice to Change Valuation (assessment notice). Appeal forms are available at the Lake County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, or at the website of the Montana Tax Appeal Board, www.mtab.mt.gov. Any appeal must be filed with the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder. Upon receipt of the appeal, the County Tax Appeal Board will notify the appellant and schedule a County hearing. The Lake County Tax Appeal Board members are, Fred Nelson, Kyle Karstens, and David Chung. For further information, contact the Lake County Tax Appeal Board’s secretary at 406-883-7278, or by email to kstinger@lakemt.gov Dated this 13th day of April 2023. /s/ Katie Harding, County Clerk & Recorder Published on April 20th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE SADDLEHORN II LLC FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Michael Fraser, for Saddlehorn II, LLC has applied for a floodplain development permit to repair an existing seawall and add riprap. Approximately 1.4 cubic yards of riprap and 1.8 cubic yards of stone will be used to armor the existing bank. The proposal includes a property legally described as Mauzey Tracts, Tract A of Deed Exhibit H-375, located within section 19, T26N, R19W. Information regarding the proposal 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 May 5, 2023. 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 April 20, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election to be held on June 13, 2023, will close at 5:00 pm, on May 15, 2023.  *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the county election office up to and including Election Day. All active and inactive electors who reside in the above-mentioned school district are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by contacting the county election office. Ballots will be automatically mailed on May 26 th 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 registration form in person at the county election office located at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 121, Polson, MT 59860, by mail, 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 application and submitting it to the county election office. DATED this 13th day of April 2023. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on April 20th, 27th, & May 4th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________