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Legals for May, 9 2023

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No. 29327 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 Prairie View and Highway 93 North Zoning Districts from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) are described as: Parcel A of Correction Certificate of Survey No. 17161, located and being in a portion of Section 36, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 and R-2.5 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 23rd day of May, 2023, at 10:15 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 Prairie View and Highway 93 North Zoning Districts. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 28th day of March, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman May 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29362 Housing Solutions LLC, PO Box 2099, Missoula, Montana, 59806, Phone (406) 203-1558, a for-profit organization, and Hearthstone Creekside LLC, through its sole member, Hearthstone Group, a nonprofit corporation specializing in the preservation and development of affordable housing, hereby notifies all interested persons of Kalispell, Montana, that we are planning to develop Creekside Commons, an affordable multi-family rental housing complex on the site at 76 Glenwood Dr., Kalispell, Montana 59901. This complex will consist of 25 one- bedroom units and 6 two-bedroom units for elderly persons. There will be a public hearing to solicit comment on whether the proposed qualifying low-income rental housing property meets a community housing need at the Kalispell Planning Board Meeting on May 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 201 1 st Ave. E. in Kalispell, MT 59901. You are encouraged to attend and comment. April 25, May 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29384 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 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Helena V. Sullins, Deceased Cause No. DP-23-91 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Virginia L. Bland, Personal Representative 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 March 20th, 2023. /s/ Virginia Bland Virginia L. Bland Personal Representative’s Attorneys: Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By: /s/ C. Mark Hash C Mark Hash April 25, May 2, 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29385 Karl K. Rudbach  RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP 401 Baker Avenue  Whitefish, MT 59937  Telephone: (406) 862-7503  Attorneys for Personal Representative  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY  In the Matter of the Estate of  HOWARD MICHAEL TRAINER,  Deceased.  No. DP-23-10  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 either be mailed to Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue, Whitefish,  Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court.  Dated this 18th day of April, 2023.  RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP  By: /s/ Karl K. Rudbach  Karl K. Rudbach  Attorneys for Personal Representative  /s/ Jessica J. Trainer Jessica J. Trainer Personal Representative April 25, May 2, 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29306 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JOHN C. McDIVITT, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-123 HEIDI J ULBRICHT District Court Judge 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 (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 Thain M. Cashmore, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 20th day of April, 2023. /s/ THAIN M CASHMORE THAIN M. CASHMORE, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ BRIAN C TANKO BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative May 2, 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29407 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: MARCY ANN MILLS, a.k.a. MARCIA ANN MILLS, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-117 DANNI COFFMAN District Court Judge 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 (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 Tara Bailey, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 11th day of April, 2023. /s/ TARA BAILEY TARA BAILEY, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ BRAIN C TANKO BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative May 2, 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29408 SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (SRE) ACQUISITION (2X) AIP NO. 3-30-0046-069-2023 GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KALISPELL, MONTANA Sealed bids for AIP No. 3-30-0046-069-2023, at Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, Montana, will be received by the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority (FMAA), 4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana 59901, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on May 29, 2023, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed. The work involved includes the following: Schedule I: Acquire Two-Stage High-Speed Rotary Plow with Carrier Vehicle (Federal) Schedule II: Acquire Front Mount Broom with Carrier Vehicle (Federal) Schedule III: Bid Alternates for Runway Broom (Non-Federal) A complete set of Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after May 1, 2023, on Montanabid.com. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company licensed in the state of Montana. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents, and all specifications and aspects of the equipment and delivery on- site to the Sponsor must be included as incidental to the bid. All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality or irregularity in, or to reject any or all bids. Any questions must be submitted to Chris Dodge, JACOBS, via email to Christopher.Dodge@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 10:00 a.m., May 22, 2023. Questions received after this time will not be accepted. May 2, 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29409 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: CAROL A. STREET, Deceased Cause No.: DP-23-122 AMY EDDY District Court Judge 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 (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 Tara Bailey, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12th day of April, 2023. /s/ STACI DAWN OST STACI DAWN OST, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ BRIAN C TANKO BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative May 2, 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29429 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will receive project bids for roof repair at the former TTEC portion of the Gateway Community Center located at 1203 Highway 2 W, Kalispell, MT 59901. The full bid package is available at the following website: www.flatheadcountyeda.com. Inspection of the existing roof will be conducted by appointment. To schedule, please contact Christy Cummings Dawson at 406-257-7711 ext. 4. Bids will be opened by the FCEDA Board on May 25, 2023 at 3:30 pm at 44 2 nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT. Bids will be accepted until 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Bids are to be emailed, hand- delivered, or mailed to: FCEDA c/o Christy Cummings Dawson, christy@dobusinessinmotana.com, 44 2 nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901. May 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29430 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Flathead Properties, LLC   13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Roger Sortino, Managing Member Flathead Properties, LLC  13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Jolene Dugan, custodian for Avah Walker  13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Jolene Dugan   13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Jolene Dugan  13620 133rd Ave NE   Kirkland, WA 98034 Estate of Jolene Dugan   13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Estate of Jolene Dugan  13620 133rd Ave NE   Kirkland, WA 98034 Sarah Dugan, custodian for Bianca Angell  15327 111th Ave NE   Bothell, WA 98011 Sarah Dugan   15327 111th Ave NE   Bothell, WA 98011 Elsbeth T. Suter Revocable Living Trust  PO Box 411   Bigfork, MT 59911 Elsbeth T. Suter, Trustee, Elsbeth T.  Suter Revocable Living Trust   PO Box 411   Bigfork, MT 59911 Margarit Matter, Trustee,   Margarit Matter Trust   PO Box 411   Bigfork, MT 59911 The Margrit Matter Trust   PO Box 411   Bigfork, MT 59911 Lesley Elizabeth Stokke   205-169th ST SE   Bothell, WA 98012 JP Dugan % Richard DeJana, Esq.   PO Box 1757   Kalispell, MT 59903 Richard DeJana, Esq.   PO Box 1757   Kalispell, MT 59903 Kent Bassett   2210-95th Ave NE   Bellevue, WA 98004 Elaine Bassett   2210-95th Ave NE   Bellevue, WA 98004 The Estate of Elaine Bassett   2210-95th Ave NE   Bellevue, WA 98004 Duncan Scott, Esq.   Scott Law Firm   1001 South Main Street   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County   935 1st Ave W Ste T   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County  290 A North Main   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County  800 S Main Street   Kalispell, MT 59901 Adele Krantz, Flathead County Treasurer  935 1st Ave Ste T   Kalispell, MT 59901 Adele Krantz, Flathead County Treasurer 290 A North Main  Kalispell, MT 59901 Kimberly VanDelinder   4168 Cedarwood Ln   Billings, MT 59106 Home4Now   4168 Cedarwood Ln   Billings, MT 59106 Community Association for North Shore Conservation  PO Box 4310   Whitefish, MT 59937 Dave Hadden, board member of Community  Association for North Shore Conservation  PO Box 4310   Whitefish, MT 59937 Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP  Donald R. Murray  PO Box 1178   Kalispell, MT 59903 Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP  Donald R. Murray  136 First Ave West   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County Attorney   920 S Main St Ste 201   Kalispell, MT 59901 Tara Fugina, Deputy   Flathead County Attorney   920 S Main St STe 201   Kalispell, MT 59901 Gilbert Jonathan Walker   6207 Lake Washington Blvd NE   Kirkland, Wa 98033 Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP   542 Central Ave   Whitefish, MT 59937 Karl Rudbach Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP 542 Central Ave   Whitefish, MT 59937 Schuyler Law Office   700 SW Higgins Ave Ste 111   Missoula, MT 59803 Charles W. Schuyler, Esq.   Schuyler Law Office   700 SW Higgins Ave Ste 111   Missoula, MT 59803 Washington State Support Registry   unable to find registered agent   PO Box 45868   Olympia, WA 98504 Rhoades & Erickson PLLC   430 Ryman St   Missoula, MT 59802 Quentin M. Rhoades   Rhoades & Erickson PLLC   430 Ryman St   Missoula, MT 59802 Avah Walker   6207 Lake Washington Blvd NE   Kirkland, WA 98033 Kaden Walker   6207 Lake Washington Blvd NE   Kirkland, WA 98033 Amira Dugan   19917 Bothell Everett Hwy   Bothell, WA 98012 Carolyn Sortino   13110 NE 177th Pl 187   Woodinville, WA 98072 Jeffrey Dugan   9811 Waters Ave S   Seattle, WA 98118 Carolyn Sortino   c/o Liesel Shoquist   Milodragovich Dale Steinbrenner, P.C.  620 High Park Way   Missoula, MT 59806 Carolyn Sortino   c/o Liesel Shoquist   Milodragovich Dale Steinbrenner, P.C PO Box 4947   Missoula, MT 59806 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described  real property in which you may have an interest:  TR 2A IN NW4NE4 & L2 Sec 35 Twp 27 Rng 20 18.90  Geo Code: 07383535101400000  2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020  3. The property tax lien was attached on July 31, 2020  4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Kimberly Van Delinder, Home4Now 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is:  TAXES: $12,646.52  PENALTY: $252.90  INTEREST: $2,943.13  COST: $229.10  TOTAL: $16,071.65  6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional  interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period  expires or expired.  7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior  to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the  assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the  redemption period expires.  8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for  issuing the tax deed is: Flathead County Treasurer, 290 A North Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, 406-758- 5680.  FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED  ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN:  1. The address of the interested party is unknown.  2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.  DATED at Billings, MT. this 9th day of May 2023.  Kimberly Van Delinder  Home4Now  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. May 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29431 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO:  Lake McDonald LLC   2544 N McDonald Rd  West Glacier, MT 59936 Preston Marshall   2544 N McDonald Rd   West Glacier, MT 59936 Lake McDonald LLC   PO Box 210083   Lake McDonald, MT 59921 Lake McDonald LLC  2550 N McDonald Rd   Lake McDonald, MT 59921 Preston Marshall   7600 W Tidwell Rd #503   Houston, TX 77040 Preston Marshall   7600 W Tidwell Rd #800   Houston, TX 77040 Preston Marshall   11100 Meadowick Dr   Houston, TX 77024 Flathead County   290 A North Main   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County   935 1st Ave W Ste T   Kalispell, MT 59901 Adele Krantz, County Treasurer   290 A North Main   Kalispell, MT 59901 Kimberly Van Delinder   4168 Cedarwood Ln   Billings, MT 59106 Kimberly Van Delinder  PO Box 20104   Billings, MT 59104 Home4Now   4168 Cedarwood Ln   Billings, MT 59106 Home4Now  PO Box 20104   Billings, MT 59104 Worden Thane P.C.   321 W Broadway St, Ste 300   Missoula, MT 59802 Worden Thane P.C.   Elizabeth W. Erickson   321 W Broadway St, Ste 300   Missoula, MT 59802 Worden Thane P.C.   Emily J. Bruner   321 W Broadway St, Ste 300   Missoula, MT 59802 Flathead County   920 South Main St, Ste 310   Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County   Travis R. Ahner   920 South Main St, Ste 310   Kalispell, MT 59901 Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service  PO Box 931000   Louisville, KY 40293 U.S. Department of the Interior   1849 C Street NW   Washington, DC 20240 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described  real property in which you may have an interest:  TR 1J IN L 2 Sec 15 Twp 33 Rng 18 0.32  TR 1QB IN L 2 Sec 15 Twp 33 Rng 18 0.43  Geo Code: 07451415202070000  2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020  3. The property tax lien was attached on July 31, 2020  4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Kimberly Van Delinder, Home4Now. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is:  TAXES: $9,643.80  PENALTY: $192.84  INTEREST: $2,211.38  COST: $229.10  TOTAL: $12,277.12  6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional  interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2023, which is the date that the redemption period  expires or expired.  7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior  to August 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the  assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the  redemption period expires.  8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for  issuing the tax deed is Flathead CountyTreasurer,290 A North Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, 406-758- 5680.  FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED  ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN:  1. The address of the interested party is unknown.  2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.  DATED at Billings, MT this 9th day of May 2023.  Kimberly Van Delinder  Home4Now  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. May 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29432 Notice of Intent to Establish a New Banking Branch First Security Bank Bozeman, division of Glacier Bank with its headquarters located at 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901 has submitted an application to establish a new branch at the following location: 2046 Cattail St., Bozeman, MT 59718. The new branch will function under the name of First Security Bank, division of Glacier Bank. Comments concerning this application should not be sent later than May 31st, 2023. Comments regarding this application should be forwarded in writing via email to banking@mt.gov. Comments will also be accepted by mail addressed to the Commissioner of Banking and Financial Institutions, Department of Administration, 301 South Park, P.O. Box 200546, Helena, MT 59620-0546. The application may be reviewed, during the comment period, at the above address by calling the commissioner’s office at (406) 841-2920 and requesting an appointment.  Additionally, any comment regarding this application should be forwarded in writing to the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94104. The non-confidential portions of the application are also on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application will be made available upon request. May 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29433 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT   REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT   The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-23-05 A request by Water and Environmental Technologies, on behalf of James Deats, for the installation of a gravel walking path within the 100-year floodplain of Skyles Lake. The subject property is located at 305 and 355 Sykles Lake Lane in Whitefish and can legally be described as Tract 2G in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.   The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written or oral comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2023.   /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning May 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29434 LEGAL NOTICE   Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead and Sanders counties. FWP is working with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Green Diamond Resource Company on a proposed project to place 47,907 acres of highly productive timberland in the Thompson River drainage under conservation easement. Comments received from this preliminary evaluation will help FWP determine public interest, identify potential issues that would require further analysis, and may provide insight for refining the proposal or for developing and analyzing one or more alternatives. Upon completion of the preliminary evaluation, FWP will determine next steps, which may include conducting an environmental analysis with additional opportunity for public input or taking no further action on the proposed project. The 30-day public scoping period begins with the publication of this Scoping Notice and will continue through June 3, 2023. Copies of the scoping notice are available at the FWP Region 1 office, 490 N Meridian Rd Kalispell, MT or on the FWP website at https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. Comments and suggestions on the content and scope of the EA should be addressed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Re: Proposed Conservation Easement, 490 N. Meridian, Kalispell, MT 59901 or, via electronic mail at: lbreidinger@mt.gov. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please call or email: Leah Breidinger at (406) 751-4573 or via email at lbreidinger@mt.gov. May 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29435 PUBLIC NOTICE The minutes of the proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period beginning April 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2023 are available for public review and are published online at https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/current-minutes.    Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk of the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana.  Minutes for the month of April 2023 are approved this 2nd day of May, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell                               Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder May 9, 2023    MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29436 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $6,175,755.74 for the period beginning April 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2023.   The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office.                     Claims for the month of April 2023 are approved this 2nd day of May, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell                Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder  May 9, 2023   MNAXLP __________________________