Legals August 9, 2017

No. 24756 AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the Bigfork Fire District has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, CPA's, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the Bigfork Fire District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016, were unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditor's reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: a. Pension Plan b. Outstanding Warrents (Fiscal Year 2015 only) 2. Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters. This report contained no findings. 3. Report on Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them. a.. Internal Control-Implemented b. Overstatements of Accounts Receivable-Implemented c. Outstanding Warrents-Implemented for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Inspection of Audit report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection. August 9, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24757 MONTANA 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In re the marriage of: Alea Lyn Kohl Petitioner, and William Albert Kohl, JR. Respondent Cause no. DR-17-273B Robert B Allison Summons for publication 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 with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the petitioner within twenty-one days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage and to establish a permanent parenting plan for the minor child(ren) of the marriage. DATED this 5th day of July, 2017. PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court By: /s/ RACHAEL C MITCHELL Deputy Clerk August 9. 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24743 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2017. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30111162 Owners: DONNA M LARSON LARSON, JEROME E TESTAMENTARY TRUST 2693 BLACKTAIL LOOP BUTTE, MT 59701 Priority Date: MAY 24, 2017 at 11:50 A.M. Purpose (use): IRRIGATION; STOCK; LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate:30.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 6.83 AC-FT Source Name: FLATHEAD RIVER (FLATHEAD LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec S2NWSE; Sec 35; Twp 27N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 Diversion Means: PUMP Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Volume: 6.30 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: County FLATHEAD ID 1; Total Acres 2.24; Qtr Sec S2NWSE; Sec 35; Twp 27N; Rge 21W; Purpose (Use): STOCK Volume: 0.03 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec S2NWSE; Sec 35; Twp 27N; Rge 21W Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 0.50 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: County FLATHEAD ID 1; Total Acres 0.20; Qtr Sec S2NWSE; Sec 35; Twp 27N; Rge 21W; August 9, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24733 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: X.S.F., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-17-006(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Daniel Scott Ford YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights with permanent legal custody and right to consent to adoption of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. X.S.F. was born on May 8, 2015 in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Erika Michelle Stratton. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 27th day of July, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: CASSANDRA M. LOVELESS Deputy Clerk August 2, 9, 16, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24744 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: D.H.C., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE Cause No. DN-17-042(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Schivaun Sharish Crothers YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication of Child as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on June 21, 2004 in Peebles, Ohio. The birth father is Josh Crothers. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 2nd day of August, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: RACHAEL C. MITCHELL Deputy Clerk August 9, 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24745 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: H.D.D.C., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE.Cause No. DN-17-043(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Schivaun Sharish Crothers YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication of Child as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on July 31, 2003 in Peebles, Ohio. The birth father is Josh Crothers. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 2nd day of August, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: RACHAEL C. MITCHELL Deputy Clerk August 9, 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24746 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: L.F.C., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE.Cause No. DN-17-041(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Schivaun Sharish Crothers YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication of Child as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on June 4, 2002 in Peebles, Ohio. The birth father is Josh Crothers. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 2nd day of August, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: RACHAEL C. MITCHELL Deputy Clerk August 9, 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24747 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: R.A.J.C., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE.Cause No. DN-17-044(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Schivaun Sharish Crothers YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication of Child as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on March 6, 2007 in Evansville, Indiana. The birth father is Josh Crothers. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 2nd day of August, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: RACHAEL C. MITCHELL Deputy Clerk August 9, 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24723 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:30 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (207) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services "2018 LIEAP State Plan". The public may attend via a conference call by dialing 1-408-792-6300 (toll number). The access code is 800-856-377. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Thursday, August 10, 2017. August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24724 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (207) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services 2018/2019 Community Services Block Grant State Plan. The public may attend via a conference call by dialing 1-408-792-6300 (toll number). The access code is 800-856-377. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available online at http://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/csbgmanual/index or by request at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Thursday, August 10, 2017. August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24748 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks comment on the proposed allocation of Montana Dakota Utilities Universal System Benefit (USB) funds designated for low income energy programs. Draft copies of the proposed allocation of USB funds may be obtained by writing the Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling (406) 447-4276. Written comments must be received at the above listed address by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2017. August 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2017 MNAXLP