Legals for June, 22 2023

No. 29402 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Prairie View Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: That portion of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter (N½SW¼NW¼) of Section 36, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Known as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 11713. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, located at 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of June, 2023, at 10 o’clock a.m., in the Commissioner’s Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the text of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 27th day of April, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman June 15, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29418 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Evergreen Zoning District from R-2 (One Family Limited Residential) to R-5 (Two-Family Residential) for property located along Helena Flats Road and Solberg Drive near Kalispell, MT. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from R-2 (One Family Limited Residential) to R-5 (Two-Family Residential) are described as: Lot 12 of Evergreen Heights Addition No. 1, in Section 34, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Excepting therefrom the south 20 feet of said Lot 12. Lot 2 of the Amended Plat of a Portion of Lot 12, 13, 15, & 16 of Evergreen Heights Addition No. 1, in Section 34, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Lot 3 of the Amended Plat of a Portion of Lot 12, 13, 15, & 16 of Evergreen Heights Addition No. 1, in Section 34, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-2 and R-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/ downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of June, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Evergreen Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 2nd day of May, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman June 15, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29507 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to the Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations Section 5.1(B)(2)(f) that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Hafferman Engineering, Inc. and Dr. Mark Lorang on behalf of Gary Cockrell, for a Major Lakeshore Variance to the fill standards of Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations (FCLR), specifically Sections 4.3F(2)(h),(5), and (6). The applicant is seeking to construct a ‘Dynamic Equilibrium Beach’. The subject property is located East of Highway 93 at the address 664 Lutheran Camp Road in Lakeside, Montana and can be legally described as: Tract FLB-5 in Section 33, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations are contained on file for public inspection at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed Major Variance are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of June, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed major variance request. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 1st day of June, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman June 15, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29542 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, 2021 and June 30, 2022. 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, 2021 and June 30, 2022, 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: This report contained no findings. 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. This report contained no prior year audit report recommendations. Public Inspection of Audit report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Fire District. June 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29543  AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT  An audit of Helena Flats Public School has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, CPA’s, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings.  Summary of Significant findings  The audit report for Helena Flats Public School for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, were unmodified.  The audit report also contained several other auditors’ 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.  *Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on and audit Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters:  This report contained no findings.  *Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters.  This report contained no findings.  *Report on Prior Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them.  a. Cash Reconciliation (Implemented)  b. Debt Service Fund Overstated Taxes Receivable and Deferred Inflows  (Implemented)  Public Inspection of Audit Report  The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the County Attorney’s Office.  June 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29544 C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of James L. Schmauch, Jr., Deceased. Cause No. DP-23-163(D) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to the personal representative, Daniel E. Schmauch, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 31st day of May, 2023. /s/ Daniel E. Schmauch Personal Representative Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By /s/ C. Mark Hash Attorneys for the personal representative June 22, 29, July 6, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29545 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s Annual Natural Gas Tracker Application for Interim and Final Rate Adjustments Docket 2022.07.077 June 19, 2023 Notice of Application and Intervention Deadline On May 31, 2023, NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) filed with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”) its Annual Natural Gas Tracker Application for Interim and Final Rate Adjustments (“Application”). In its Application, NorthWestern proposes the following adjustments to its natural gas rates: * An increase in residential natural gas supply rates from the current $0.215177 per therm to $0.287153 per therm. * An increase in general service natural gas supply rates from the current $0.215848 per therm to $0.287824 per therm. * An increase in firm utility natural gas supply rates from the current $0.217547 per therm to $0.289523 per therm. According to NorthWestern, the proposed rates would result in an increase for a typical residential customer using 65 therms per month of $4.44 per month or $53.28 per year. This would result in an overall increase of 9.06% on the total bill. NorthWestern proposes the rates become effective on an interim basis on July 1, 2023. A copy of the filing is publicly available at the Commission’s business offices, 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620-2601, and online at the Commission’s website (http://psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2022.07.077. A copy of the filing may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel (“MCC”), which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to be added to the Watch List for notice of filings in this docket (http://eddi.mt.gov, create OKTA account, and, under “Watch List” tab, enter Docket No. 2022.07.077). The Commission invites any interested party affected by NorthWestern’s filing to intervene in this docket. To intervene, a party must file a petition to intervene with the Commission no later than July 5, 2023. A party seeking intervention must file an electronic petition on the Commission’s website at http://eddi.mt.gov. All filings must be made in EDDI and hard copies are not required. A party seeking intervention must also mail a copy of the petition to MCC at the address stated above, and to NorthWestern’s attorneys, Mitchell L. WerBell V and Sarah N. Norcott, NorthWestern Energy, 208 N. Montana Ave., Suite 200, Helena, MT 59601. The Commission invites members of the public who do not wish to formally intervene to submit written public comments on the matter to the Commission at 1701 Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620; through the Commission’s website at http://psc.mt.gov (select “Documents & Proceedings” tab; select “Comment on a Proceeding”; select “Continue as Guest”; complete form; select “Submit”); or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED this 19th day of June, 2023, by the Montana Public Service Commission. JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner DR. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner June 22, 2023 MNAXLP ___________________________