Legals for December, 21 2023

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine Gaming Restricted License RONAN COOPERATIVE BREWING (Montana Farmers Union, Owner(s)) has applied for one new Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine Gaming Restricted License No. 15-864-3899-311 to be operated at RONAN COOPERATIVE BREWERY, 23 4th Ave Sw, Ronan, Lake 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 proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another 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 full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-864-3899-311 and the applicant’s name RONAN COOPERATIVE BREWING; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds 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 in the 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 of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before January 7, 2024. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Ronan. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department 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 at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or LPatzer@mt.gov. Published on December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Dept. No.: 2001 Cause No.: DP-24-2023-79 Richard A. Reep, Esq. REEP, BELL & JASPER, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 Telephone: (406) 541-4100 Facsimile: (406) 541-4101 Email: reep@westernmontanalaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ERALD RUSSELL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Peggy L. Russell has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 Peggy L. Russell, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o REEP, BELL & JASPER, P.C., P.O. Box 16960, Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Richard A. Reep, Esq. REEP, BELL & JASPER, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 Telephone: (406) 541-4100 Facsimile: (406) 541-4101 Email: reep@westernmontanalaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative DATED this 28th day of November, 2023. REEP, BELL & JASPER, P.C. By: Richard A. Reep Attorneys for Personal Representative Published on December 7th, 14th & 21st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DP-23-15 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 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: KATHRYN F. HILLMAN WINGER, 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 ADRIAN J. HORNING, 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 14th day of March, 2023. /S/ ADRIAN J. HORNING, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /S/ BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Published on December 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DV 23-204 Montana 20th Judicial Court, Lake County, Montana Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the name change of Shauna Gibson Shauna Gibson Petitioner This is notice that petitioner has asked the District Court for a name change from Shauna Gibson to Shauna Roberts Gibson The hearing will be on 01/17/2024 at 10:00 am The hearing will be at the courthouse in Lake County. Date: 12/04/2023 Lyn Fricker-Clerk of District Court By: Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court Published on December 14, 21, 28, 2023 and January 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Blacktail TV District Board Vacancy The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three-year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2025. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by Thursday, February 1, 2024 Published on December 21st & 28th, 2023 and January 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2024. MNALXP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The St. Ignatius Town Council has adopted on first reading a revised and amended City Ordinance 4-7-101, Amendment #2. The council will take public comment before taking final action at the January 2, 2024, city council meeting at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall on 12 First Avenue, St. Ignatius. The council anticipates that this change, if adopted on second/final reading on January 2, 2024, will become effective thirty days after final approval/adoption. For more information on the revised and amended City Ordinance 4-7-101, Amendment #2, please contact City Hall at 745-3791. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer Published on December 21st & 28th, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM or in person. The hearing will include the following items: WINKLE APPEAL REQUEST Jacob Feistner of plan4approval, on behalf of Roger and Linda Winkle, is requesting an appeal of Lake County Planning Department’s interpretation that the boat house size standards required within the Lakeshore Protection Regulations also applies within the 50-foot vegetative buffer of the Upper West Shore Zoning District. Section III of the Upper West Shore Zoning Regulations states “Construction in the area between 20 feet and 50 feet of the high-water mark must be lake related and shall adhere to the development guidelines of the Lakeshore Protection Regulations”. Section IVE.6 states “Within the buffer strip, permitted features include walking paths, boathouses, boat ramps and boat rail systems, as governed by the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations”. The Lakeshore Protection Regulations section 5.3(B)(2)(a) states “Preferably, boathouses shall be located landward approximately twenty feet (20’) from the mean annual high-water elevation; however, a minimum distance of ten feet (10’) is required”,and 5.3(B)(2)(d) states “Boathouses which are greater than twenty feet (20’) in length or width shall be located outside the lakeshore protection zone”. Planning Staff interprets the Upper West Shore Buffer Strip regulations to mean that all requirements of the lakeshore regulations and restrictions of the 20-foot protection zone, apply to the 50-foot vegetative buffer unless expressly stated within the zoning regulations, therefore, boathouses within the 50-foot buffer are limited to 20 feet x 20 feet in size. The +/- 5.19-acre property is located at 20773 Dewey Lane Rollins, and is legally described as tract B-1, of B&E subdivision, located in section 21 of T25N, R20W. PINNACLE PROPERTIES CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Frank & Kat Hamel are requesting a conditional use approval to allow for independent rental of more than one dwelling unit on a residential property. The request is associated with changing the use of two existing glamping tents from allowed renting as a whole to renting each unit individually within the East Shore Zoning District. The 6.2-acre property is legally described as a tract in the NW4SW4, located within section 16, T25N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by January 2, 2024, 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 January 2, 2024, 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 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 December 21st, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On January 9, 2024, at 3pm, the Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: WINCHESTER CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT Jacob Feistner, of plan4approval, on behalf of Winchester Creek Properties, LLC., is requesting approval to allow for the addition of eight (8) cabins for lease or rent. The subject property is located at 57808 Hot Springs Drive, Hot Springs, MT, and is legally described as tract in lot 3, located within section 29 of T22N, R23W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by January 2, 2024, 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 January 2, 2024, 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 e-mailed to planning@lakemt.gov. The options for attendance are in person, or through ZOOM by arrangement. Please contact the Lake County Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 if you would like to attend the meeting virtually. Published December 21st, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 9th day of January, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a proposed zoning map amendment as part of an annexation petition for the property legally described as: S02, T22 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 7465, ACRES 9.15, TRACT A1 Claire Matten of Dream Island, LLC, property owner, has proposed a zoning map amendment for the property is currently zoned in Lake County and would be amended to Highway Commercial Zoning District (HCZD) in scope with the City of Polson’s Growth Policy for property located along Highway 35. The zoning map amendment to HCZD would allow proposed storage units to be constructed on the property generally behind Florence Coffee, which is located at 40517 Highway 35, Polson, Montana. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public testimony and review the proposed zone change. The Board will forward a recommendation to the Polson City Commission for the next available meeting. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2- 303 MCA. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 18th day of December, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published December 21st, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 9th day of January, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a special use permit. Mission Valley Ice Arena Association of Polson represented by Carmine Mowbray is proposing an indoor ice rink facility up to 40,000 square feet with an official 85-foot x 200-foot ice rink and associated space for administration, restrooms, lobby, rental shop, bleachers, and equipment within the Highway Commercial Zoning District (HCZD). All proposed developments with structures that exceeds 20,000 square feet in size require a special use permit. The subject property is located on the north side of Ridgewater Drive in the 300-400 range legally described as:RIDGEWATER PH 8 COMMERCIAL SUBD, S11, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 24C, ACRES 1.15 and Lot 23C, ACRES 1.02 The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public testimony and review the proposed special use permit. Following the public hearing, the public comments, report and recommendation and findings of the Board will be forwarded to the City Commission for the next available meeting. A copy of the application materials is available for public review at Polson City Hall during regular business hours. Public comment is encouraged. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 18 th day of December, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Publishing December 21st, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License WONDERBAR LLC (Mary and Gino Caselli, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License No. 15-860-3884-301 to be operated at WONDERBAR, 36750 Haack Road, Polson, 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 proposed location County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another 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 full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-860-3884-301 and the applicant’s name WONDERBAR LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds 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 in the 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 of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before January 7, 2024. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Polson. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department 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 at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or LPatzer@mt.gov. Published December 21st, 2023 & December 28th, 2023 MNAXLP _______________________