Legals for March, 27 2025

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court  Number of the Judicial District where you are filing Lake County  Name of the County where you are filing  In the Matter of the Name Change of  Spencer Anthony Trawick Your Name now Spencer Anthony Trawick Petitioner (your name now)   Cause No: DV-25-13  Dept No: 2002 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE  This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from  (your name now) Spencer Anthony Trawick   To (name you want) Teagan Antonia Trawick  The hearing will be on (date) 4/3/2025 at (time) 10:00 a.m.  The hearing will be at the courthouse in (county) Lake County.  Date February 27,2025  Mary Rensvold  Clerk of District Court  Published in the Lake County leader on March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court number of the Judicial District Lake County Cause No: DV-25-41 Dept No: 2001 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE  Dmitriy Kuzmenko Petitioner. This is a notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Dmitriy Kuzmenko to  Dmitriy Shaw. The hearing will be on 04/09/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: 2/20/25. Mary Rensvold Clerk of the District Court. Published in Lake County Leader on March 6,13,20 and 27th. MNAXLP  __________________________

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for all School Elections, the Polson Rural Fire District, and the North Lake County Library District Elections to be held on May 6, 2025, will close at 5:00 pm, on April 7, 2025. *NOTE: After regular registration has closed, late registration is available at the county election office until 8 pm on Election Day. Voters in Arlee #8J and Charlo #7J School Districts who do not reside in Lake County must register in Sanders or Missoula County accordingly. If registered after the close of regular registration, the voter must appear in person at the Lake County Election Office to be issued a ballot. All active and inactive electors who reside in the districts mentioned above or a school district (that triggers an election) are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by contacting the county election office. Ballots will be automatically mailed on April 18th to active-status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a registration form in person at the county election office located at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 121, Polson, MT 59860, by mail, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office. Check the status of your voter registration at Voter Portal (mt.gov). DATED this 4th day of March 2025. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published in The Lake County Leader on March 13, 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT , LAKE COUNTY PROBATE NO. DP-25 10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF THOMAS A KONEN Dededent 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: Carol L Konen c/o Clinton J Fischer Law Office, P.C. PO Box 879 Polson, MT 56860 DATED this 28th day of February, 2025. Carol L Konen, Personal Representative NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Published in the Lake County Leader on March,13, 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP _________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court  Lake County    In the Matter of the Name change of  Tiara LaRay Thomas  Your Name Now  Tiara LaRay Thomas  Petitioner    Cause DV-25-51  Amended  Notice of Hearing on Name Change    This notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Tiara LaRay Thomas   To Tiara LaRay Old Bull    The hearing will be on 4/24/25 at 10:00am  The Hearing will be at Lake County Courthouse    Dated: 3/6/2025  Mary Rensvold  Clerk of District Court   By: Rebecca Young   Deputy Clerk of Court   Published in the Lake County Leader on March 20 & 27, 2025 April 3 & 10, 2025 MNAXLP    _________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  Probate No DP-25-11  Dept No John A Mercer  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH CARL NORDBERG, Deceased  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal  Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent  are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Helga R Nordberg, c/o Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich & Smith, PLLC Attn: Aaron Neilson, attorneys for the Personal Representative. Return receipt requested, at 5705 Grant Creek Rd., Suite A, Missoula MT 59808 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 4th day of March, 2025. HELGA R NORDBERG Personal Representative c/o Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith PLLC Attn: Aaron M Neilson 5705 Grant Creek Rd, Suite A Missoula, MT 59808.  Published in the Lake County Leader on March 20, 27, 2025 and April 3, 2025.MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item:    EAST SHORE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST  W. Richard Roth and Viviane Roth, represented by agent Paul Bishop, are requesting a zoning text amendment within the East Shore Zoning District. The zoning text amendment would modify the current 50-foot setback for buildings from neighboring orchards and create an exemption which would allow accessory structures for agricultural use to not be subject to this requirement. The Planning Board reviewed the text amendment request for conformance with the criteria for zoning regulations found in 76-2-203, MCA, and made recommendation of approval to the Board of Lake County Commissioners. The Commissioners approved the Resolution of Intention on March 4, 2025. Information regarding the proposed amendment is available from the Lake County Planning Department.    At the upcoming public hearing the Board of Commissioners will consider public comments submitted within 30 days (until April 18) by persons owning real property within the East Shore Zoning District, whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of the county. The Commissioners will also consider adoption of the proposed amendments and may in their discretion adopt a resolution of adoption to amend the zoning.    Materials associated with this amendment request are available from the Lake County Clerk and Recorder’s office and the Planning Department. Public attendance may be done through a virtual format if arranged prior to the meeting through the Lake County Commissioners Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 Published in Lake County Leader on March 20 & 27, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE T-Mobile proposes to collocate telecommunications antennas and associated equipment on an existing monopole telecommunications tower facility located at an address 23720 Old US Highway 93, Dayton, Lake County, MT 59914 (47° 52’ 03.57” N, 114° 16’ 35.56” W). Associated support equipment will be installed within a proposed lease area placed in the existing fenced compound. The facility is accessible via an existing access road with an underground route for fiber and utilities proposed. Eocene Environmental Group is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the facility should contact Eocene, Attn: Telecommunications Department, 8951 Windsor Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 or call 515-473-6256 (Ref. T-Mobile NW #832-AM). PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 27,2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  Notice is hereby given that on February 4, 2025, the St. Ignatius Town Council of the Town of St. Ignatius, Montana, adopted its Resolution No. 467 of its Intent to Approve Annexation on Tract 1 Walker Commercial Subdivision after having received an annexation application from the owner of the aforementioned property.  On April 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the City Hall, the St. Ignatius Town Council will conduct a public meeting hearing on the recommendation from the St. Ignatius Planning/Zoning Board regarding the above property.  Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to City Hall, PO Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 before 5:00 PM on the date of the hearing. For more information, contact City Hall at 406-745-3791.   PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 27 & APRIL 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION  IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBLES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No. 24-0107-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION  TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTNAI TRIBLES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, Petitioner (s)/Plaintiffs (s) VS. AUGUST MCDONALD Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: AUGUST MCDONALD Last Known Address, if any: P.O. BOX 68, 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: MAY 5th, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Phone Number (406) 275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine CIVIL COMPLAINT (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) MONEY OWED   The hearing will take approximately 1 hours. 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 judgement by default. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER MARCH 20th, 27th & APRIL 3, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

MONTANA, 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY  CAUSE No. DV-25-12 Summons for Service by Publication  Sharon L Ramos, Christine D Towns, Petitioners and Michael H Dymkoski, Respondent  THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:  YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action which is filed in the office of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you by publication, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Petitioners within 21 days after the service by publication of this summons, exclusive of the date of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition GIVEN under my hand this 14th day of March, 2025 at the hour of 2:45 o’clock p.m. Petitioners filed a petition for a Partition by Sale of the real property owned as tenants in common with the Respondent located at 42112 Juniper Shores Lane, Dayton, Montana:  Lots 1 and 2 in the Block 2 of JUNIPER SHORES. Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27th and April 3rd &10th, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY   Your case No. DV 25-62 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE  In the Matter of the Name Change of, Cassie Leanne Carlyle, Petitioner   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Petitioner, Cassie Leanne Carlyle, has petitioned the District Court for the Twentieth Judicial District for a change of name from Cassie Leanne Carlyle to Cassie Leanne Murrin, and the petition for name change will be heard by a District Court Judge on the 30th day of April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., in the Lake County Courthouse (name of the courthouse or justice center), located at 1064th Ave. E., Polson, MT (street address of courthouse or justice center), in courtroom____. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name. DATED this 10th day of March, 2025. Mary Rensvold Clerk of Court. Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, April 3, 10 &17, 2025.MNAXLP  __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION CLEARVIEW HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT March 10, 2025 The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the above-named project. The project consists of the installation of a new 15,000-gallon buried fiberglass reinforced plastic water tank and decommissioning of the existing 11,200-gallon buried concrete tank. Additional work includes installation of approximately 2,500 lineal feet of 4-inch PVC water main within the Clearview Heights Subdivision near Polson, Montana. Work will also include typical water main appurtenances including hydrants, gate valves, residential water service installations, and surface restoration. The project will provide increased capacity and reliability for the Clearview Heights Water District. Pursuant to ARM 17.40.318, the Department has concluded that the proposed project meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The Categorical Exclusion may be revoked if the project is not initiated within the time period specified in the planning documents, a new or modified application is submitted, new evidence demonstrates serious local or environmental issues exist, or state, local, tribal, or federal laws are violated. The documentation for the Categorical Exclusion is available for public review at http://deq.mt.gov/public/publicnotice and at the following locations: Department of Environmental Quality Lake County Courthouse State Revolving Fund Loan Program 106 4th Ave E 1520 East Sixth Avenue Polson, MT 59860 Helena, MT 59601 Sincerely, Rachel Clark, PE, Acting DWSRF Supervisor Engineering Bureau Water Quality Division Montana Department of Environmental Quality Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27,2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 24, 2025, at 02:00 PM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Parcel 1: A Tract of land located in and being a portion of Government Lot 2, Section 32, Township 25 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County Montana, further described as Tract B on Certificate of Survey No. 2945. Parcel 2: A Tract of land located in and being a portion of Government Lot 10, Section 31, Township 25 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further described as Tract C on Certificate of Survey No. 2945. More commonly known as 20 Northaire Lane, nka 22700 Northaire Lane, Rollins, MT 59931.  Peter Dale, unmarried and Maive Dale, Non-Borrower, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., by Deed of Trust on July 2, 2007, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on July 6, 2007 as Instrument No. 481191, and modified pursuant to the Modification recorded on February 14, 2012, as Instrument No. 519417, and corrected pursuant to the Affidavit recorded on January 29, 2025, as Instrument No. 620075, of Official Records.The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Chase Home Finance LLC Assignment Dated: January 13, 2010 Assignment Recorded: January 19, 2010 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 504406   Assignee: US Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust  Assignment Dated: January 19, 2023 Assignment Recorded: January 25, 2023  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 603114 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on February 21, 2025, as Instrument No. 620438, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning December 1, 2020, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable.  The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $2,282,632.49, interest in the sum of $270,665.01, escrow advances of $62,892.49, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,698.71 for a total amount owing of $2,620,888.70, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.   The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor.  If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.  Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any.  Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale.  The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks).  The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.  The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.  The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees.  In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason.  In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Dated this 10th day of March, 2025. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT11545 Published in Lake County Leader March 27th, April 3rd & 10th, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did January 8, 16, 22 and 29th approve claims for payments in the amount of $3,349,764.98 for the period of January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2025. The Board of Lake County Commissioners did February 5, 12, 13, 19, and 25th approve claims for payments in the amount of $1,940,740.68 for the period of February 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP ___________________ _________________________

LEGAL NOTICE FY25 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: Charlo School District 7J estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills:   Transportation Fund:  a 0 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $0 increase.   Bus Depreciation: a $0 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0.00 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $0.00 increase.  Adult Education:  a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero).   Tuition Fund:  a $0 increase in revenue, estimated change in and mills is 0 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $0.00 increase and $200,000 is $0.00 increase.  As a result of HB203 and the requirement to pay tuition to our neighboring district for Charlo students attending their districts resulting in an increase in mills in the tuition fund when the tuition is calculated.    Building Reserve a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is zero (zero).  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2025, the Board of Trustees must adopt which is the date of the final budget.   Passed and Approved by Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees this 18th day of February, 2025.  Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  FY26 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE IN LEVIES.   WHEREAS, an essential part of its budgeting process, the Polson School District 23 Board of Trustees estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Elementary and High School funds: Transportation, Bus Depreciation, Tuition, Adult Education, Flexibility and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills:   Transportation a $292,023.00 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 5.33 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $7.19 increase, on a home of $200,000 is a $14.38 increase.Bus Depreciation is a $41,320.00 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .56. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $.75 increase, on a home of $200,000 is a $1.51 increase. Tuition is an $151,188.00 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is a decrease of 2.71 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $3.66 increase, on a home of $200,000 is a $7.31 increase. Adult Education is a $33,460.00 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0.55 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.74 increase, on a home of $200,000 is a $1.48 increase. Flexibility is a zero increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of zero mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase. Building Reserve is a $25,450.00 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .43 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $.58 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $1.15 increase. ***Regarding the Building Reserve levy referenced above, the funds levied will be used for safety, security, maintenance and repairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2025, which is the date the final budget must be adopted by the Board of Trustees.   Passed and approved by the Board of Trustees of Polson School District 23 this 17TH day of March, 2025. Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  As an essential part of its budgeting process, the RONAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 BOARD OF TRUSTEES is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Ronan Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district: General Funds – Estimated change in revenues: $4,261 increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 0.33, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.45, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $0.89, increase. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $76,372, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 6.35, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $8.57, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $17.15, increase. BUS DEPRECIATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$70,466, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -5.88, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$7.94, decrease. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: -$15.88, increase. TUITION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $29,610, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 2.47, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $3.33, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $6.67, increase. ADULT EDUCATIONS FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $8,234 increase. Estimated change in MILLS: .69, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.93, increase. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $1.86, increase. BUILDING RESERVE FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$1,783, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -0.15, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$0.20, decrease. Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: -$0.41, decrease. This notice must also document the District’s expected use of its Building Reserve State Major Maintenance levies and associated funding. This year, the District expects to use proceeds to fund capital improvements, such as resurfacing parking lots, upgrading lighting in the Event Center and other buildings, and repairing the tennis courts; in addition to other necessary upgrades. Please contact TJ Marmon, the District Business Manager, at 406-676-3390 ext. 7205 if you have questions.  Published in Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process:  Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie School District #73, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts.  The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills for the Transportation, Adult Education and Building Reserve is $0 (zero). The estimated Change in Revenues and mills in the Tuition Fund, to cover Special Education and Open Enrollment (HB203) is $94,086.00 and 49.07 Mills. The estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is $66.26 and $200,000 is $132.50.  The Board of Trustees is providing the above estimates but won’t have the final numbers until August when new certified taxable values are available.    Passed and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie School District #73 this 10th day of March 2025.   Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie contact:  Carol Field, Clerk 406-250-6476 Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP  ___________________

LEGAL NOTICE  FY25 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: Upper West Shore School District # 33 estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills: Transportation Fund: $0 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $0 increase. Adult Education:  a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero).  Tuition Fund: an $86,000.00 increase in revenue, estimated change in and mills is 6.57 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $8.86.00 increase and $200,000 is $17.72 increase.  This is a result of HB203 in the 2023 Legislature and the requirement to pay Tuition to our neighboring districts for UWS students attending their district and has never been required before.  Building Reserve a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is zero (zero).  Regarding the Building Reserve Levy, the funds levied will be used for safety, security, maintenance and repairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Upper West Shore School District 33 Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2025, which is the date the final budget must be adopted by the Board of Trustees. Passed and Approved by Upper West Shore School District # 33 Board of Trustees this 17th Day of March, 2025. Please contact RaSena Christopher, District Clerk with questions, 406-249-1634. Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: Valley View School District #35, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts.  The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve.  The estimated change in revenues and mills for Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, and Bus Depreciation is $0 (zero).  The estimated change in revenues for Building Reserve: $0 (zero).  Estimated change in mills for Building Reserve: 0 increase.  Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.00 increase.  Estimated impact on a $200,000 home:  $0.00 increase.  The increase in mills for the Building Reserve fund would be for ongoing safety, security, repair and maintenance.  This resolution is based on Senate Bill 307, all school districts are required to pass a resolution each March, which estimates the number of mills that may be increased for the next fiscal year in all permissive levies.  The Board of Trustees are providing the above estimates but won’t have a final number until August 25, 2025, when new certified taxable values are available, and the final budget is adopted.  This resolution was adopted by the Trustees on March 19, 2025. For Questions, contact: Sandi Fitzpatrick, District Clerk 406-883-2208. Published in the Lake County Leader March 27, 2025. MNAXLP ___________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  INVITATION TO BID  Polson School District #23    Polson High School Addition and Remodel Project   Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the High School Core and Shell bid package.  This project will take place from the Summer 2025 through the Winter of 2026 and consists of site work, interior build out, and interior finishes,   Bid Package Two – Interior and Final Site Improvements Bid Packages  The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available March 20th, 2025 Documents may be obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchanges.  It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process.    Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901.  Bids are due before 2:00 PM (local time), Thursday April 22nd, 2025. Bids must be plainly marked, “Polson High School Remodel & Addition” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids.  All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date.  Late Bids will not be opened.   Access to the site and existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request.  All Subcontractor bids shall include the cost of the following:  1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax.  Current Montana State Prevailing Wages.  Permits specific to the bid scope of work.    Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification.  Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them.  All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises.   Please contact Swank Enterprises with questions or concerns.  Jason Dwight Swank Enterprises 406-885-1081, jasond@swankenterprises.com . Published in Lake County Leader on March 27th, April 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________