Legals for June, 1 2023

PROBATE NO. DP-23-24  NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Valley Bank Building  P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  Telephone: (406) 883-4395  Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN RE THE ESTATE OF  PATRICIA A. HURT,,  Decedent. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal  Representatives 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:  Kenneth J. Hurt  Jennifer A. Kennaugh  c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  DATED this 25th day of April, 2023. /s/ Kenneth J Hurt, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Jennifer A Kennaugh, Co-Personal Representative Published on May 18th, 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No. to DP-23-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Paul A. Sandry Johnson, Berg & Saxby, PLLP 221 First Avenue East PO Box 3038 Kalispell, Montana 59903-3038 Telephone: (406) 755-5535 Facsimile: (406) 756-9436 Email: psandry@jbsattorneys.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA CARIE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DEBRA L. WILLIAMS has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. 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 DEBRA L. WILLIAMS the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Johnson, Berg & Saxby, PLLP, PO Box 3038, Kalispell, MT 59903-3038, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 13th day of April, 2023. JOHNSON, BERG & SAXBY, PLLP /s/ Paul A. Sandry By: Paul A. Sandry Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 3038 Kalispell, Montana 59903-3038 Published on May 18th, 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Preliminary Budget Meeting For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 The St Ignatius Rural Fire Board will hold a preliminary budget meeting on Wednesday May 31st, at 6:00 PM in the fire hall meeting room. The Sunsetting District Equipment Levy will be on the agenda as well. For further information, contact chairman Tim Callahan: 406-745-4112. Published on May 18th, 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No. DP-2023-22  Amanda Ranstrom Adams  P.O. Box 80  Dayton, MT 59914  Telephone: 406-360-8597  Ranstrom34@gmail.com  Cindie Lee McMahon  6125 E Swede Dr.  Flagstaff, AZ 86004  Telephone: 928-380-3304  cmcmahon@ewtaz.com  Personal Representatives  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF  MARGARET A. LOWE,  Deceased.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as 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 Amanda Ranstrom Adams and Cindie Lee McMahon, the Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at PO Box 80, Dayton, MT  59914 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  DATED this 15th day of May, 2023. /s/ Amanda Ranstrom Adams DATED this 28th day of April, 2023. /s/ Cindie Lee McMahon Published on May 18th & 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA SURPLUS VEHICLE SALE MAY 15,2023 Lake County will accept sealed bids on the vehicles listed below. These vehicles are in poor to fair condition and are being sold “AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTYS OR QUARANTEES.” Vehicles can be seen on the county lot located north of the VFW on the corner of Main St and 5th Ave South Sealed bids must be received in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 Fourth Ave. East, Polson, MT, 59860 by 10:30 A. M. on Thursday the 1st day of June, 2023. All envelopes should be marked with “SEALED BID.” If you have any questions contact Commissioner Bill Barron at 406-883-7204 or email: lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. VEHICLE 1983 GMC ¾ ton Pickup 4x4 Yellow VIN 1GDGC24T7DJ50686 TITLE # K534909 Minimum Bid $500.00 - NOT RUNNING 1989 Ford ½ ton Pickup 4x4 White VIN 1FTEF14N3KPA23203 TITLE # W176946 Value $500.00 to $1500.00 Minimum Bid $500.00 TRANSFER CASE NEEDS REPLACED 2002 Ford Crown Vic Sedan Black & White VIN 2FAFP71W72X104884 TITLE #E858885 Value $750 to $1400.00 Minimum Bid $1,000.00 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada SUV AWD White VIN 1GHDT13S042190267 TITLE # G314953 Value $1400.00 to $2800.00 Minimum Bid $500.00 TRANSMISSION SLIPS SLIGHTLY 2005 Ford Escape SUV AWD White VIN 1FMCU92759KA42824 TITLE # H138068 Value $1300.00 to $3000.00 Minimum Bid $500.00 TRANSMISSIOM SLIPS SLIGHTLY 2009 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sedan Black & White VIN 2B3KA43T69H571179 TITLE # AA6361350 Value $1500.00 to $2400.00 Minimum Bid $1000.00 2010 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sedan Black & White VIN 2B3AA4CT8AH248316 TITLE # AA6361460 Value $1800.00 to $3000.00 Minimum Bid $1200.00 2011 RAM 1500 Quad Cab Pickup 4x4 Black VIN 1D7RV1GT1BS541375 TITLE # AA0703574 Value $3000.00 to $5500.00 Minimum Bid $2500.00 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport SUV 4x4 Black VIN 1C4PJMAK7CW127834 TITLE # AA1151999 Value $2600.00 to $3600.00 Minimum Bid $2500.00 2013 Ford Explorer Pursuit SUV AWD Black VIN 1FM5K8AR3DGA89843 TITLE # AA1416965 Value $3000.00 to $4500.00 Minimum Bid $2500.00 2015 RAM 1500 Crew Cab SST Pickup 4x4 Black VIN 1C6RR7XTFS680208 TITLE # AA5947675 Value $5100.00 to $7900.00 Minimum Bid $2000.00 LOUD LIFTER NOISE BIDS WILL BE OPENED JUNE 1, 2023 AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE AT THE LAKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. /s/ William D. Barron Lake County Commissioner Published on May 25th & June 1st - 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

CS&KT TRIBAL LANDS DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPSALS (RFP) ARIEL HERBICIDE APPLICATION The Tribal Lands Department is soliciting bids to perform helicopter herbicide application and aerial seeding services of approximately 5,900 acres to be sprayed within four project locations. Bids are due by June 15, 2023 at 4:30 pm. This notice is furnished to acquaint bidders with some of the requirements of the proposed contract. If bidders wish to submit a bid proposal or request a complete bid package, please call Zanen Pitts at (406) 676-2700 Ext. 1199. Electronic copies may be requested by emailing: zanen.pitts@cskt.org or Alfred.bigby@cskt.org. You are urged to make your own independent estimate of spraying to determine your bidding decisions. A bidder must be prepared to assume full responsibility for the success of the operation under the terms of the contract at the prices bid. If the wording of this notice disagrees with the contract, the contract is final and binding. SCOPE OF WORK Helicopter herbicide application and Aerial seeding services: The contractor shall spray all required acres by the end of the contract. Contractor must keep signs posted informing the public of the use of herbicides. Contractor shall keep Tribal Lands Department personnel updated on spraying schedule. THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE SALE, however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. TIMEFRAME The Contractor shall begin work as soon as practicable after receiving the approved contract and notice to proceed. Spraying shall be completed by the contract expiration date. BID SUBMITTAL All bids must be addressed and mailed or drop off to Tribal Lands Department, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; bid opening will be located at the Tribal Lands Office (Conference Room). All Bids must be labeled on the outside as “Bid for 2023 Helicopter Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for bid acceptance will be June 15th , 2023 at 4:30 PM. At which no other bids will be accepted and bid opening will commence. Bidders need not be present at the bid opening to be awarded the contract. The contract award shall be based on the best value expected from a bidder capable of completing the work on all planting blocks. The successful bidder is required to submit, failing to have following criteria will result in an unsuccessful bid. 1. A completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification 2. A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. 3. Certificate(s) of Insurance for workers’ compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance Published on May 25th, June 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 40850 Farm Rd. Polson, MT 59860 Jonathan R. Blixt 40850 Farm Rd. Polson, MT 59860 Jonathan R. Blixt P.O. Box 378 Pablo, MT 59855 Savannah R. Blixt 40850 Farm Rd. Polson, MT 59860 Savannah R. Blixt P.O. Box 378 Pablo, MT 59855 Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Credit Office PO Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855 Flathead Finance Program of the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2019000082 and Tax Code Parcel No. 7578 as follows: A PORTION OF THE N½ OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, FURTHER SHOWN AND DESCRIBED AS BEING TRACT B ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 117, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street address: 40850 Farm Rd., Polson, MT 59860. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 3, 2020. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2020. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $4,282.21 PENALTY: $ 85.62 INTEREST: $1,095.23 COST: $ 286.90 TOTAL: $5,749.96 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883- 7221. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 25th day of May 2023. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Published on May 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 411 3rd Ave. SE Ronan, MT 59864 Jackie R. Moran 411 3rd Ave. SE Ronan, MT 59864 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Michael J. Moore P.O. Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Michael J. Moore 212 E. Spruce Street Missoula, MT 59802 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Gail K. Bourguignon P.O. Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Gail K. Bourguignon 212 E. Spruce Street Missoula, MT 59802 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o John Nowakowski P.O. Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o John Nowakowski 212 E. Spruce Street Missoula, MT 59802 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Jennifer Whipple, Registered Agent P.O. Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Jennifer Whipple, Registered Agent 212 E. Spruce Street Missoula, MT 59802 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2019000114 and Tax Code Parcel No. 9906 as follows: LOT B OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 IN BLOCK A OF GLACIER VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RONAN, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street address: 411 3rd Ave. SE, Ronan, MT 59864. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 3, 2020. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2020. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $6,228.84 PENALTY: $ 124.60 INTEREST: $1,631.99 COST: $ 286.90 TOTAL: $8,272.33 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7221. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 25th day of May 2023. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Published on May 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant (None) John Biggs P.O. Box 178 St. Ignatius, MT 59865 John M. E. Biggs 4422 E. Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Wanda B. Biggs 4422 E. Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 John M. E. Biggs 30513 Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Roland L. Cooley 30513 Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Frank M. Michaud 36357 Hwy 93 St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Arlene P. Michaud 36357 Hwy 93 St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Frank M. Michaud 4388 Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Arlene P. Michaud 4388 Allison Rd. St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Montana Department of Revenue P.O. Box 1712 Helena, MT 59624-1712 U.S. Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Wage & Investment Division 401 W. Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30308 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-219, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2019000144 and Tax Code Parcel No. 12442 as follows: THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (N½NW¼) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, M.P.M., LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, EXCEPTING THEREFROM TWO PARCELS OF LAND THERETOFORE TRANSFERRED AS DESCRIBED IN CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NOS. 2641 AND 3293 RESPECTIVELY, LAKE COUNTY RECORDS, AND BEING THE REMAINDER AND REMAINING PORTION OF SAID N½NW¼. Street address: None. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 3, 2020. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2020. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $10,802.19 PENALTY: $ 216.05 INTEREST: $ 2,706.98 COST: $ 309.90 TOTAL: $14,035.12 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883- 7221. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 1. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 25th day of May 2023. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Published on May 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 15839 Edgewater Ln. Bigfork, MT 59911 Justin R. Lopez 15839 Edgewater Ln. Bigfork, MT 59911 Whitefish Credit Union 300 Baker Ave. Whitefish, MT 59937 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2019000170 and Tax Code Parcel No. 15482 as follows: LOT 5 OF SUNSET ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. TOGETHER WITH A FRACTIONAL PART OF LOT 6 OF SUNSET ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, FURTHER SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON DEED EXHIBIT H-854, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street address: 15839 Edgewater Ln., Bigfork, MT 59911. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 3, 2020. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2020. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $10,063.46 PENALTY: $ 201.30 INTEREST: $ 2,545.18 COST: $ 303.90 TOTAL: $13,113.84 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883- 7221. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 25th day of May 2023. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Published on May 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PROBATE NO. DP-23-28  CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Valley Bank 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  RYAN D. ANDERSON,  Decedent.  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 Personal Representative at the following address:  Mark A. Wunder  c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C.  P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  DATED this 12th day of May, 2023.  Mark A. Wunder, Personal Representative  PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ATTORNEY:  Clinton J. Fischer  CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Valley Bank Building  P. O. Box 879  Polson, Montana 59860  Published on May 25th, June 1st & 8th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.21-0254-G IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI  TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Alethea Lynn Hendrickson  Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s)  Valerie Acevedo  Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)  Notice of Hearing by Publication  To: Valerie Acevedo  Last Known Address, if any:  32017 Sunrise Rise Blvd.  St. Ignatius, MT 59865  The CSKT Tribal Court located on the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana will hold a  hearing at the following time and location or at later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: 7.5.23  Time: 10:00 A.M.  Phone Number: (406) 275-2740  Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855  to determine guardianship for request of relinquishing of guardianship. The hearing will take approximately 1 hour. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default.  Published on May 25th & June 1st, & 8th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00 am in Room 211 (Commissioners Chambers) of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, to take public comment on the Resolution of Intention 23-19 to Create the Hillside Road Rural Improvement District. Public comments may be submitted by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or sent to the address above. If you would like to attend the hearing but are not able to attend in person, please contact Kate Stinger at 406-883-7278, and accommodations will be made for a virtual appearance. Resolution of Intention 23-19 to Create the Hillside Road Rural Improvement District WHEREAS, the majority of landowners within the proposed Hillside Road Rural Improvement District submitted a petition on April 27, 2023, to the Board of Lake County Commissioners in favor of creating a Rural Improvement District for the purpose of improving a portion of Hillside Road; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the district shall include all of the benefitted properties shown in attachment A; and WHEREAS, the nature of the improvement is to chip seal approximately one mile of Hillside Road between Allison Road and Lemery Road; and WHEREAS, that the Lake County Road Department shall provide all labor, equipment, and material, as described in the attached quote from Lake County Road Supervisor (attachment B); and WHEREAS, an estimate of the cost to the freeholders is approximately $51,000.00, which includes a one-time administrative fee of $500, and shall be assessed equally between the eight property owners, at a total cost of $6,375.00 per owner; and WHEREAS, if the RID passes, each landowner will have the option to prepay the costs associated up front, to avoid interest, or they may have the amounts assessed on their annual tax bill over a period of five years (approximately $1,275.00 plus interest annually), beginning November 2023, at an interest rate to be determined at the final hearing; WHEREAS, if the RID passes, the work will be performed in the summer of 2023, as the Lake County Road Department schedule allows; and WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 26th day of June 2023, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, for the purpose of taking public comment for or against the creation of the RID; and WHEREAS, any person affected may appear and be heard for or against the RID. If you are a landowner protesting the RID, you must submit your protest in writing to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the passage of this Resolution shall be published for two consecutive weeks in the Lake County Leader. A 30-day protest period will begin on the first date of publication, and a copy of the resolution and public notice shall be mailed to each property owner within the proposed district at his last known address as listed on the Tax Rolls; PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of May 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Janet Munn, Clerk & Recorder Published on May 25th & June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

No. DP-23-25 Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Catherine A. Still MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CATHERINE A. STILL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hon. Molly Owen NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHARLES ANDREW BAXTER has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to CHARLES ANDREW BAXTER, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Catherine A. Still, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: April 13, 2023 /s/ CHARLES ANDREW BAXTER Personal Representative Estate of Catherine A. Still, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Catherine A. Still Published on June 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale Advertisement Update The Department of Natural Resources &Conservation is implementing a recently revised Statute change that allows timber sales to be advertised in medium other than just newspaper. The new statute reads, “Timber proposed for sale in excess of 500,000 board feet must be advertised in a paper of the county in which the timber is situated or on the department’s website for a period of at least 30 days.” The Department will continue to directly notify any known interested potential bidders of timber advertised for sale in excess of 500,000 board feet. Prospective bidders can obtain any sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published on June 1st & 8th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE CHEERS ETCETERA 2023 (Michael L. Clairmont, Dustin C Kisler, Amanda Gay Snedigar Kisler, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 15-860-3746-002 to be operated at CHEER’S ETCETERA, 504 3rd Ave E, Pablo, 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 15-860-3746-002 and the applicant’s name CHEERS ETCETERA 2023; (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 June 18, 2023. 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 Pablo. 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 June 1st & 8th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 (POLSON)  LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA  ELECTION CERTIFICATE  High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana caused the Lake County Election Administrator to conduct a mail ballot bond election on May 2, 2023, at which the following proposition was considered:  Shall the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana (the “High School District”) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation 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), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale, payable semiannually, during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, 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?  The total number of registered electors who were eligible to vote in the bond election was 9,561.  The canvass of the votes establishes that 2,094 electors voted “HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS - YES”, and that 1,796 electors voted “HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS - NO”.  THEREFORE, BE IT CERTIFIED that the above bond proposition has been approved in accordance with the provisions of section 20-9-428, MCA, and that the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana is hereby authorized to issue bonds for the purpose and in the amount specified in the ballot proposition.  DATED: May 22, 2023.  Attest:  /S/ Deb Anderson  Clerk, High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana  /S/ Chanel Lake Chair, High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana Published on June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 (POLSON)  LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA  ELECTION CERTIFICATE  Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana caused the Lake County Election Administrator to conduct a mail ballot bond election on May 2, 2023, at which the following proposition was considered:  Shall the Board of Trustees of Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana (the “Elementary District”) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation 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), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale, payable semiannually, during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, 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?  The total number of registered electors who were eligible to vote in the bond election was 8,531.  The canvass of the votes establishes that 1,935 electors voted “ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS - YES”, and that 1,547 electors voted “ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS - NO”.  THEREFORE, BE IT CERTIFIED that the above bond proposition has been approved in accordance with the provisions of section 20-9-428, MCA, and that the Board of Trustees of Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana is hereby authorized to issue bonds for the purpose and in the amount specified in the ballot proposition.  DATED: May 22, 2023.  Attest:  /S/ Deb Anderson  Clerk, Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana  /S/ Chanel Lake Chair, Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County, Montana  Published on June 1st, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No. DP-23-27  Johanna A. Pickel  ASTLE & ASTLE LAW FIRM  728 S. Main  Kalispell, Montana 59901  (406)755-3429  Attorneys for Applicant  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT  LAKE COUNTY  IN RE THE ESTATE OF  BELINDA KATHRYN STONEHAM,  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 months after the date of the first  publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to John Clay Stoneham, the Personal  Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Johanna A. Pickel, Attorney, 728 S Main,  Kalispell, MT 59901; or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.  DATED this day of May 2023.  /S/ John Clay Stoneham, Personal Representative  PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ATTORNEY:  Johanna A. Pickel  ASTLE & ASTLE LAW FIRM  728 S. Main  Kalispell, Montana 59901  (406)755-3429  Published on June 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

No. DP-23-29 Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of William Charles Whalen MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CHARLES WHALEN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hon. Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLIAM TROY WHALEN has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to WILLIAM TROY WHALEN, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of William Charles Whalen, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: May 1, 2023 /s/ WILLIAM TROY WHALEN Personal Representative Estate of William Charles Whalen, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of William Charles Whalen Published on June 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________