Legals for May, 8 2025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Probate Cause No. 24-0351P THE CONFEDERATE SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LONIE SMITH Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, EVAN SMITH has been appointed Personal Representative of the above name estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 18 of December, 2024. Eric Smith Personal Representative Address: 32850 Finley Point Rd Polson MT 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON May 1, 8 &15, 2025 MNAXLP  __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY     IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:   Janet S. Blackler,  Deceased. Dept No.:  Molly Owen Cause No.: DP-25-21   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 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 Patricia L. Kammeyer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Peters and Krown, PLLC, 8111 Highway 35, Suite 210, Bigfork, Montana 59911, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Attorneys for Patricia L. Kammeyer,  Personal Representative  PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 24, 2025 and MAY 1 & 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No. 24-0325-P IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MERLE McKAY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Merle McKay, Deceased Cause No. 24-0325-P  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Samira Johnson has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, and or to the Clerk of the Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 14th of April, 2025. Samira Johnson 34219 Moraine Lane Polson, Montana 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON April 24, 2025 and May 1 & 8, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on theresolution text listed below, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, Room 211. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to attend virtually, please call the office at 406- 883-7204 or by email to kstinger@lakemt.gov. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024- 19A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OFLAKE COUNTY MONTANA, TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OFDEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Lake County maintains and administers a system of land development through its planning and environmental health departments; and WHEREAS, the said County development regulations exist and have their respective application in discrete geographic areas of Lake County; and, WHEREAS, the County finds that development of land to residential or commercial purposes increases the taxable value of such developed parcel, and further finds that the present mechanism of property assessment does now alwayscapture such development and increased taxable values, incrementally increasing the fiscal burden on all other parcels properly assessed and levied; and, WHEREAS, a recent legislative audit of the Montana Department of Revenue estimated $300 million of new construction in the State had not been added to thetax rolls in 2024; and, WHEREAS, the legislative audit recommended that counties share information tothe Department that would facilitate the addition of new construction to the taxrolls; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of Lake County to require any person or firm, principal or agent, proposing to build or construct any development on any parcel of real property within Lake County, to first acquire a Countywide Notice of, New Construction as further set forth herein; and, WHEREAS, the public purpose of such notice is to create and maintain an accurate record of accessions to real property value throughout Lake County, for the purpose of apprizing the Montana Department of Revenue of such increase invalue, for appropriate action by its assessors, in order to strengthen the fairness anduniversality of proper real property taxation for all County taxpayers. WHEREAS, the Lake County Commission is considering adopting a resolution ofthe following terms: 1. Each person, firm, or corporation must, prior to beginning any development of any kind of real property located within the exterior boundaries of Lake County, wherever situate, shall file an appropriate Countywide Notice of New Construction with Lake County Planning, substantially in conformance with Exhibit A here to, of such proposed development, and receive an Acknowledgement of such filing; and, 2. “New construction” that requires the developer to file its Notice of New Construction for any of the following improvements, as defined at Section15-1-101(1) (j), MCA, as follows: a. All buildings, structures, fences, and improvements situated upon, erected upon, or affixed to land, including a mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer has been established, the mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer is presumed to be an improvement to real property, where such mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer when it is attached to a foundation that cannot feasibly be relocated and only when the wheels are removed. 3. The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgement shall be five dollars ($5.00), in addition to any notary fee; and, 4. The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgment after development, however minor, has already begun shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);and, 5. The Notice of New Construction is separate from and in addition to anyother permits or permissions required in Lake County for any building, andis likewise separate from and in addition to any building notification permit application necessary under existing rules for projects occurring within Lake County subdivisions; and, 6. Neither Lake County Planning nor Environmental Health offices shall conduct any review or analysis of such filings, other than for completeness, shall not inspect or visit the real property, nor does such filing create any defense in such filers that Lake County is on notice of property development. The purpose of the filing is notification for tax purposes onlyand cannot substitute for any necessary permits or permissions for change ofuse, modifications to existing construction, or new construction, or any other permit required by Lake County regulations. 7. It is the specific intent of the Commission that this Resolution shall apply tothe underlying owner of any property developed or to be developed, and aswell ANY AND ALL agents, representatives, or contractors in the employ of said owner, each of whom shall bear joint and several responsibility therefor; and, 8. Any penalties incurred here under shall be in addition and supplemental to any penalties assessed pursuant to Lake County building and environmental regulations. 9. The terms of this Resolution shall be effective at and after January 1, 2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Commission will finally consider adoption of the within Resolution addressing Notice of New Construction at its regular meeting on the 21st day of May, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 Room 211. Let notice of this Resolution of Intention be published pursuant to law. Passed and adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Lake, Montana meeting at regular session held on the 21st day of April 2025. Gale Decker, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member William D. Barron, Member Published in the Lake County Leader on April 24, 2025 May 1, 8, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause No. 24-2025-25 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ANDREW BEHNKE, Deceased 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 be either mailed to Eva Kristine Behnke, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at c/o Travis Brann, PLLP, P.O. Box 899 Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. DATED this 10th day of April, 2025. Eva Kristina Behnke Personal Representative. TRAVIS & BRANN, PLLP By: Randall S Ogle Attorneys of the Estate. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 24. 2025 and MAY 1 & 8. 2025. ___________________________  ____ __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY.  Cause No. DV 25-104 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE In the Matter of the name change of Elijah H Chiefstick. This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Elijah Harvi Chiefstick to Belladonna Blair Wisetree. The hearing will be on May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County, April 017,2025. By: Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County   Cause DV-25-109 Dept No. 2001 In the matter of the Name Change Amiel Gardipe, Jr Petitioner. This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Amiel Gardipe to Nash Gardipe. The hearing will be on June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated 4/23/2025 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER on MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

Legal Ad for Placement Missoulian and Lake County Leader on Thursday May 1 and 8, 2025 and on Plan Exchange    Notice is hereby given, the Lake County Commission is requesting updated and new Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) proposals and performance data from qualified engineering, architectural, surveyors, project consultants and other firms with associated project development/construction disciplines interested in being added to the County’s prequalified list of consultants and contractors.  The County is developing a list of prequalified firms to assist with the completion of various public works projects which may be anticipated over the next 5 years.  Development activities being considered by the County include projects related to any or all of the following: roads, highways and trails; construction/reconstruction of new and existing public facilities and buildings, including renovation of the Lake County Jail; and all related infrastructure including water, sewer and wells. Proposals will be received electronically to blee@lakemt.gov at or prior to the close of business at 5:00 PM MST on May 30, 2025, AND in hard copy (2 bound) at the Lake County Commission office at 106 4th Ave. E, Polson, MT  59860 Attention Billie Lee, no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday June 2.    The intent of this RFQ process is to identify qualified engineering, architectural and/or other professional services firms in fourteen (14) areas of expertise that will be available to either submit detailed proposals for specific projects as they are identified, or for which the County may enter into direct negotiation for services depending on the size and scope of any specific project. Note: the definitions of some areas of expertise have changed from the last solicitation and should be reviewed relative to being applicable to the qualifications being submitted.  Further, projects submitted as evidence of qualifications should only be used where the responding firm is in either a lead or pivotal position in the project and include the names of primary project partners and the overall project budget. Contractors in a lead position in Design/Build or GC/CM projects are also encouraged to respond. The County reserves the right to further advertise and solicit proposals for any project where there are no firms having submitted qualifications for the particular expertise that may be required.  Small, independent firms and qualified DBE firms are encouraged to submit proposals specific to their areas of expertise.  All respondents must have liability insurance in place and provide proof of either having workers compensation or an exemption of such as may apply before any contracts can be executed. Specific project selections will be based on the list of prequalified firms determined by these SOQ’s and as meeting the qualifications for selection per Title 18, Chapters 2 and 8 MCA.     Any and all firms interested in participating in this RFQ can obtain the required information from either the Lake County Website (https://www.lakemt.gov/345/LegalPublic-Notices) or the Lake County office of Grants and Special Projects, Billie Lee at blee@lakemt.gov or by calling 406-872-2362. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1 & 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE **corrected date  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution text listed below, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, Room 211. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to attend virtually, please call the office at 406-883-7204 or by email to kstinger@lakemt.gov.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024- 19  A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF  LAKE COUNTY MONTANA, TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY   WHEREAS, Lake County maintains and administers a system of land development through its planning and environmental health departments; and  WHEREAS, the said County development regulations exist and have their respective application in discrete geographic areas of Lake County; and,  WHEREAS, the County finds that development of land to residential or commercial purposes increases the taxable value of such developed parcel, and further finds that the present mechanism of property assessment does now always capture such development and increased taxable values, incrementally increasing the fiscal burden on all other parcels properly assessed and levied; and,  WHEREAS, a recent legislative audit of the Montana Department of Revenue estimated $300 million of new construction in the State had not been added to the tax rolls in 2024; and,  WHEREAS, the legislative audit recommended that counties share information to the Department that would facilitate the addition of new construction to the tax rolls; and,  WHEREAS, it is the intention of Lake County to require any person or firm, principal or agent, proposing to build or construct any development on any parcel of real property within Lake County, to first acquire a Countywide Notice of, New Construction as further set forth herein; and,  WHEREAS, the public purpose of such notice is to create and maintain an accurate record of accessions to real property value throughout Lake County, for the purpose of apprizing the Montana Department of Revenue of such increase in value, for appropriate action by its assessors, in order to strengthen the fairness and universality of proper real property taxation for all County taxpayers.  WHEREAS, the Lake County Commission is considering adopting a resolution of the following terms:   Each person, firm, or corporation must, prior to beginning any development of any kind of real property located within the exterior boundaries of Lake County, wherever situate, shall file an appropriate Countywide Notice of New Construction with Lake County Planning, substantially in conformance with Exhibit A hereto, of such proposed development, and receive an Acknowledgement of such filing; and,  “New construction” that requires the developer to file its Notice of New Construction for any of the following improvements, as defined at Section 15-1-101(1) (j), MCA, as follows:  All buildings, structures, fences, and improvements situated upon, erected upon, or affixed to land, including a mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer has been established, the mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer is presumed to be an improvement to real property, where such mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer when it is attached to a foundation that cannot feasibly be relocated and only when the wheels are removed.  The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgement shall be five dollars ($5.00), in addition to any notary fee; and,  The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgment after development, however minor, has already begun shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and,  The Notice of New Construction is separate from and in addition to any other permits or permissions required in Lake County for any building, and is likewise separate from and in addition to any building notification permit application necessary under existing rules for projects occurring within Lake County subdivisions; and,  Neither Lake County Planning nor Environmental Health offices shall conduct any review or analysis of such filings, other than for completeness, shall not inspect or visit the real property, nor does such filing create any defense in such filers that Lake County is on notice of property development. The purpose of the filing is notification for tax purposes only and cannot substitute for any necessary permits or permissions for change of use, modifications to existing construction, or new construction, or any other permit required by Lake County regulations.    It is the specific intent of the Commission that this Resolution shall apply to the underlying owner of any property developed or to be developed, and as well ANY AND ALL agents, representatives, or contractors in the employ of said owner, each of whom shall bear joint and several responsibility therefor; and,  Any penalties incurred hereunder shall be in addition and supplemental to any penalties assessed pursuant to Lake County building and environmental regulations.  The terms of this Resolution shall be effective at and after January 1, 2024.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:  The Commission will finally consider adoption of the within Resolution addressing Notice of New Construction at its regular meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 Room 211.   Let notice of this Resolution of Intention be published pursuant to law.  Passed and adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Lake, Montana meeting at regular session held on the 21st day of April 2025.  Gale Decker, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member William D. Barron, Member  ATTEST: Clerk and Recorder APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8 & 15, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BANNOCK  CASE NO. CV03-25-00833 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION RICHARD PAUL MIKESELL Petitioner, vs. SARA SLAVIN MIKESELL Respondent. SUMMONS TO: SARA SLAVIN MIKESELL You have been sued by Richard Paul Mikesell, Petitioner, in the District Court in and for Bannock, Idaho, Case No. CV03-25-00833. The nature of the claim against you is divorce. Any time after the 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 624 E. Center, Pocatello, Idaho 83201-6274; telephone number: (208) 236-7379 and served a copy of your response on the Petitioner’s attorney at Lisa Fabreguette of the firm Schoettger Fabreguette Law Office at P.O. Box 7385, Boise, ID 83707 or via email at Staff@FabreguetteLaw.com. A copy of the Summons and Petition can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioner. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED: 4/25/2025 11:07:43 AM CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT GAYLE SYPHUS. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

LAKE COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve on the Lake County Joint Airport Board. This Board pays the bills of the three airports in Lake County and directs the fixed base operators for the airports and plans for the future of the airports. Meetings are held once a month on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Ronan Airport. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this Board until May 27, 2025. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information call the Commissioners at 883-7204. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8 & 15,2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. HOLLENSTEINER, 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 decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JENA L. HOLLENSTEINER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Jay T. Johnson, P. O. Box 7370, Kalispell, Montana, 59904, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 106 E. 4th Ave., Polson, MT 59860. DATED: April 8, 2025. /s/Jena L. Hollensteiner JENA L. HOLLENSTEINER, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____

LEGAL NOTICE PDX WOODS BAY CABIN, LLC FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Jacob Feistner, on behalf of PDX Woods Bay Cabin, LLC has applied for a floodplain development permit for placement of approximately 3,468 cubic feet of riprap (12-inch to 36-inch diameter boulders), structural fill, and poured-in-place concrete, along 871 linear feet of the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake. The proposal is for the purpose of constructing a concrete seawall with riprap for erosion prevention and recreational access. The subject property is legally described as lot 16 of Weberg Tracts, in section 32, T26N, and Range 19W. TURNER FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Stephen Turner, on behalf of Patricia Turner, has applied for an after-the-fact floodplain development permit, for approximately 160 linear feet of shoreline to be impacted by the construction of a pre-cast, interlocking modular rock wall (160 feet by 30 feet) to create a breakwater and stabilize the existing bank at a private residence. 260 cubic yards of fill material in the form of modular rock, fractured rock, and backfill will be discharged below the ordinary high-water mark of Flathead Lake impacting 4,800 square feet. The subject property is legally described as a tract in Govt Lot 8 in section 7, T23N, and Range 19W. Information regarding the proposal is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments on the proposal are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is May 17, 2025. Comments may be mailed to: Lake County Planning Dept, 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE JETTE STORE BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT On May 27, 2025, at 2 pm, the Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: Marc Carstens, on behalf of Vincent Lera, is requesting approval to allow for the construction of 28 dry storage units on property that currently consists of the “Jette Point Store”, a shop, and fuel pumps. The subject property is located off US HWY 93 and proposes access from Cutting Horse Lane. The property is +/-10.28 acres in size and is legally described as tract 37-B1 on SP-74, located within section 24, T23N, R21W. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 23, 2025, 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 may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed to planning@lakemt.gov. The options for attendance are in person, or virtually by arrangement. Please contact the Lake County Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 if you would like to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did March 6, 10, 14, 20, 26 and April 1, 2025 approve claims for payments in the amount of $2,716,082.198 for the period of April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON MAY 7.2025.MNAXLP __________________________ ___

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY HEARING TO ASSESS AND PRIORITIZE NEEDS The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public comments regarding what they perceive as the priority needs to be addressed by the County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and other community revitalization efforts. For municipalities and/or sewer/water districts, and organizations considering applications for funding to the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which provides funding for projects serving predominantly low-moderate income persons, this hearing may serve as the required “first public hearing” as needed to assess and document local project needs. Those considering such projects are encouraged to attend as the County is the required applicant for unincorporated towns and districts. Copies of minutes will be provided for documentation. The Information gathered will also be used by the County’s regional community and economic development partner, Mission West Community Development Partnership (MWCDP), formerly Lake County Community Development, in their efforts to record the needs as voiced by the public for input into its regional 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Information will be provided on how to access various funding programs which may be available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable/attainable housing and economic/business development, etc.. At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the types of projects that should be considered and supported by the Commission. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. Written, specific project requests should be submitted no later than May 19 at 5:00 PM to be entered into the public record. For more information or to make additional suggestions, please contact the following: Billie Lee, Director of Special Projects/Grants at 406-872-2362 (blee@lakemt.gov) Lake County makes reasonable accommodation 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 IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8 & 15, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON MAY 7 & 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA WATER COURT CLARK FORK DIVISION FLATHEAD RIVER, BELOW FLATHEAD LAKE BASIN 76L The Montana Water Court has entered its Preliminary Decree for Basin 76L and the Decree is now available for your review. The Decree and the forms are available at these locations: * *Montana Water Court website: https://courts.mt.gov/Courts/Water/Notices-Info/PublicNotices *Montana DNRC website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/water/adjudication * Montana Water Court: 1123 Research Drive Bozeman, MT 59718; 406-586-4364 * Montana DNRC, Water Rights Adjudication Office: 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; 406-444-0699 * Montana DNRC, Water Resources Regional Office: 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Ste 4, Kalispell, MT 59901; (406) 752-2288 OBJECTIONS All objections must be filed on the forms provided by the Water Court and must be received at the Water Court by October 29, 2025. Objections can be filed electronically at watercourt@mt.gov or sent to Montana Water Court, PO Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59771. EXTENSIONS The Water Court may grant a request for an extension of the time for filing objections. A request for an extension must be received by the Water Court on or before October 29, 2025. If an extension is granted, it will apply to everyone. Any extension will be posted at the offices listed above and will be advertised once in this newspaper. RIGHT TO APPEAL If you do not participate in Water Court proceedings, your right to appeal an adverse decision is limited by Section 85-2-235, MCA. If changes were made to your abstract, you may challenge those changes by filing an objection. You may also address DNRC issue remarks by an objection. If there are changes and/or issue remarks on your abstract which are not resolved by an objection, these will be addressed and resolved by the Water Court. MEETINGS The Water Court will be offering informal public meetings to explain the objection process on the following dates: • Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm in person at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Dr., Polson, MT 59860 • Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm in person at the Gymnasium at Arlee Joint School District, 72220 Fyant Street, Arlee, MT 59821 • Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm via Zoom. To take part in the telephone conference, dial (646) 558-8656, enter the Meeting ID 861 8460 2525#, then press # to skip participant ID, then enter the meeting password 287592#.  PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 5, 8 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATE SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No. 25-0075 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA MCDONALD FREY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marsha McDonald Frey, Deceased Cause No. 25-0075. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Colleen R Frey has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 7 of May, 2025. Collin Frey 56323 Grizzly Hollow Lane St Ignatius, MT 59865. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No.24-0071-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION   IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH PEARCE, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Estate of Judith Pearce, Deceased Cause No. 24-0071-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ronald Pearce, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 9 of April, 2025. PUBLISHED LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNXALP  __________________________ __