Legals for April, 8 2026

NO. 31965 KATIE KUHR LEMAY BKD LAW, PLLC 335 Fourth Avenue Havre, MT 59501 Telephone: (406)265-6706 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of   JAMES M. LUCKE,           Deceased.         Probate No. DP-15-2026-0000071 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 335 Fourth Avenue, Havre, Montana 59501, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 19th day of March, 2026. /s/ Patricia Stuart Patricia Stuart Personal Representative March 25 and April 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31966 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sylas Donsbach: Minor Child’s Name Elizabeth Felicia, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-329 Notice of Hearing on Name Change DANNI COFFMAN This is notice that Petitioner, Elizabeth Felicia, has petitioned the District Court for a change of name for Sylas Donsbach to Sylas Felicia. The District Court Judge will hear the Petition for Name change on the 27 day of May, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in the Flathead County Courthouse located at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Objections may be filed any time before the hearing by any person who can show good reason not to change the name. DATED this 18 day of March, 2026. Sara Smith Clerk of Court By: /s/ Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) March 25, and April 1, 8, 15 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31985 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Clifford Allen Lesmeister Clifford Allen Lesmeister Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-389 Notice of Hearing on Name Change PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Clifford Allen Lesmeister to Clifford Allen Nelson. The hearing will be on 05/20/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: March 25, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court  (SEAL) April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31995 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Heather Lee Roth: Heather Lee Roth, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-443 Notice of Hearing on Name Change PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Heather Lee Roth to Heather Lee Thompson. The hearing will be on 05/20/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: March 31, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31996 PUBLIC NOTICE OBJECTION PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-308, 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 https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2026. OBJECTIONS MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION FORM, FORM 611, AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATED DEADLINE. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE. MAIL PAPER COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $50.00 FILING FEE TO: DNRC WATER RIGHTS BUREAU, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM TO: [email protected]. IF YOU SUBMIT THE FORM ELECTRONICALLY, MAIL THE $50.00 FILING FEE TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR PAY BY PHONE AT (406) 444-6610 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. PER 85-2-308(1)(B), MCA, A PERSON MAY OBJECT ONLY TO ISSUES ALREADY IDENTIFIED IN A PUBLIC COMMENT OR RAISED IN A HEARING. REFER TO THE PD FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN A PUBLIC COMMENT OR RAISED IN A HEARING. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS 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 30165286 Owners:  LESLIE A SVETICH DEAN A WHITEHEAD PO BOX 3315 MONTEREY, CA 93942-3315 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 at 04:19 P.M. Purpose (Use): DOMESTIC IRRIGATION LAWN AND GARDEN STOCK Maximum Flow Rate: 99.80 GPM Maximum Volume: 41.86 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 17.00 Source Name & Type: GROUNDWATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Govt Lot: 6; Qtr Sec: SENWSE; Sec 33; Twp 28N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: WELL Well Depth: 480.00 FEET Static Water Level: 12.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 6.00 INCHES Purpose (Use): DOMESTIC Households: 1 Volume: 0.28 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SWNESE; Sec 33; Twp 28N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Volume: 34.28 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 14.22; Qtr Sec: S2N2SE; Sec 33; Twp 28N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Total: 14.22 Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 6.95 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 2.78; Qtr Sec: S2N2SE; Sec 33; Twp 28N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Total: 2.78 Purpose (Use): STOCK Volume: 0.35 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: S2N2SE; Sec 33; Twp 28N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Remarks: WATER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL INSTALL A DEPARTMENT APPROVED IN-LINE FLOW METER AT A POINT IN THE DELIVERY LINE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT. WATER MUST NOT BE DIVERTED UNTIL THE REQUIRED MEASURING DEVICE IS IN PLACE AND OPERATING. ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL KEEP A WRITTEN MONTHLY RECORD OF THE FLOW RATE AND VOLUME OF ALL WATER DIVERTED, INCLUDING THE PERIOD OF TIME. RECORDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR AND UPON REQUEST AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE YEAR UNTIL A FORM 617 PROJECT COMPLETION NOTICE IS SUBMITTED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REPORTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT. THE RECORDS MUST BE SENT TO THE KALISPELL REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES OFFICE. THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE MEASURING DEVICE SO IT ALWAYS OPERATES PROPERLY AND MEASURES FLOW RATE AND VOLUME ACCURATELY. PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE AND DAILY INTER LAKE ON APRIL 8, 2026. April 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________