Legals for May, 25 2023

Cause No. DV 23-57 Dept No. 2002 Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of: JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS  JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS, Petitioner. Notice of Hearing  on Name Change  This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from:  JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS to JOHN PAUL GRIFFITHS II The hearing will be on 06/08/2023 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County.  Date: April 21, 2023  LYN FRICKER  Clerk of District Court  By: Mary Rensvold Published on May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election, Hand Count of Ballots, Public Test of ExpressVote Voting System, and Counting of Provisional Ballots Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana, that the Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election will be held by mail ballot on Tuesday, June 13, 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 May 27th through June 12th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, June 13th. Electors will consider the following: Shall the board of trustees be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of $61,125.58 DOLLARS per year which is approximately 7.3 mills, for the purpose of Teacher Compensation and Funding the Increased Needs of the General Operating Expenses of the Upper West Shore Elementary School District for the 2023-24 school year? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $9.86 per year, and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $19.71 per year. The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters, assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on May 26, 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. The following events for the June 13th election are open to the public. Ballots will be hand counted beginning at 3 PM on Election Day in the Large Conference Room on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System will be held at 9:00 am on June 8, 2023, and counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2023, in the Election Office. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be find an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. DATED this 25th day of April 2023.  /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on May 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY TAX APPEAL BOARD VACANCY NOTICE The Lake County Commissioners are seeking two citizen volunteers 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 31, 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 May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2023. 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 Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Published on May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________ __________________________

CALL FOR BIDS The Lake County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the purpose of transferring junk vehicles in Lake County to the Lake County Junk Vehicle Graveyard located near the Lake County Landfill off Kerr Dam Road, Polson, Montana. Detailed specifications concerning the junk vehicle transfer operation are available upon request from Lake County Environmental Health, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860, or you may call (406) 883-7236 or email envhealth@lakemt.gov. Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Lake County Commissioners, at the above-described address, until 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Commissioner’s office of the Lake County Courthouse in Polson, Montana. The Lake County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids not deemed in the best interest of Lake County. Published on May 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election, Hand Count of Ballots, Public Test of ExpressVote Voting System, and Counting of Provisional Ballots Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana, that the Upper West Shore Elementary School District #33 General Fund Mill Levy Election will be held by mail ballot on Tuesday, June 13, 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 May 27th through June 12th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, June 13th. Please note: The election office will be closed on Memorial Day May 29th. Electors will consider the following: Shall the board of trustees be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of $61,125.58 DOLLARS per year which is approximately 7.3 mills, for the purpose of Teacher Compensation and Funding the Increased Needs of the General Operating Expenses of the Upper West Shore Elementary School District for the 2023-24 school year? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $9.86 per year, and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $19.71 per year. The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters, assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on May 26, 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. The following events for the June 13th election are open to the public. Ballots will be hand counted beginning at 3 PM on Election Day in the Small Conference Room on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System will be held at 9:00 am on June 8, 2023, and counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2023, in the Election Office. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. DATED this 5th day of May 2023.  /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on May 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

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 __________________________

NOTICE FOR FIRST PUBLIC HEARING The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2023, at 2:30 pm in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, in conjunction with Mission West Community Development Partners to obtain public comments regarding the needs and priorities of Lake County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization, and particularly as those needs affect low and moderate-income persons. For communities, sewer and/or water districts, and organizations who may be considering applying for funding from the state of Montana under any of these categories, attending this hearing will be considered the first public hearing as may be required as a condition of your application. The Lake County Commissioners may utilize the feedback received at this hearing to prioritize projects that may need their support and consideration. Various funding programs available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, and economic development will be discussed, including, but not limited to, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the type of projects that should be considered. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, and will be read into the record at the public hearing. You can call 406-883-7204 or write to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Anyone who would like more information or who wants to submit suggestions may also contact Brenna Fulks at Mission West Community Development Partners at 406-676-5901. Lake County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility is available through the sheriff’s department on the west side of the courthouse. Published on May 18th & 25th, 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 __________________________

Woods Bay Water and Sewer District, Quarterly Board Meeting The Woods Bay Water and Sewer District will be having its quarterly Board Meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023 @11:00 am at: 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork. The public is welcome to attend. Zoom available upon request. Published on May 25th, 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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did April 5, 12, 19th and 26th , 2023, approve claims for payments in the amount of $1,151,068.79 for the period of April 1, 2023, through April 30, 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman Published on May 25th, 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 __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 14, 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 includes: 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, gazabo, an outdoor kitchen, and/or a garage. The property is legally described as the W2NW4 of section 26 of T22N, R20W. The Planning Board held an informational meeting in May. The Planning Board will review the proposed subdivision and make a recommendation for denial, approval, or approval with conditions to the Board of County Commissioners. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 5, 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 June 5 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 May 25th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 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: HANSEN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Earl Hansen is requesting a conditional use approval to allow for impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of a lot in Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District. The conditional use request is in association with the construction of a single-family residence with an attached garage and paved driveway. The 0.55-acre parcel is located at 34258 Stone Wall Drive and is legally described as amended lot 27, Stone Wall Estates Phase 2, section 31, T23N, R20W. SAKURA NABI LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Tony Bates, on behalf of Sakura Nabi, LLC is requesting two conditional use approvals to allow for impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of a lot and disturbance of slopes greater than 25% in Finley Point Zoning District, Subdistrict C, Skidoo Lane. The conditional use requests are in association with the construction of a single-family residence with a detached garage, guesthouse, boathouse, and barn. The 2.06-acre parcel is located at 32618 Skidoo Lane and is legally described as tract 1 on COS 5175 less tract B on COS 5617, section 21, T23N, R19W. PFEIFFER E W TESTAMENTARY TRUST CONDITIONAL USE Jacob Feistner of plan4approval Land Use Consulting, on behalf of Pfeiffer E W Testamentary Trust, has requested a conditional use approval to disturb slopes greater than 25% in the Finley Point Zoning District, Subdistrict A, Highway Lakeside. The conditional use request is in association with the construction of a single-family residence. The 3.9- acre parcel is located at 31311 MT HWY 35, Polson and is legally described as lot 9 of block 10 of Festou Villa Site, section 03, T23N, R19W. BRANSON FAMILY TRUST CONDITIONAL USE Wade and Annette Branson are requesting a conditional use approval to disturb slopes greater than 25% in the Masumola Zoning District, Subdistrict A, Grinde Bay. The conditional use request is in association with a proposed retaining wall, originally permitted under MAS 22-06, and is now proposed to be expanded and modified from the original proposal. The 1.34- acre parcel is located at 39783 Kings Point Road, Polson and is legally described as a tract in SW4SE4 on COS 3264, located in section 9, T23N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 5, 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 June 5 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 May 25th, 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 __________________________