Legals for March, 26 2026

THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA SALISH & KOOTENAI HOUSING AUTHORITY Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and RENE GARDIPE Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 23-0005-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: RENE GARDIPE Last Known Address, if any: 2319 Mcdonald Dr. Helena, MT 59635 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): SKHА P.O. 38 PABLO, MT 59855 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: SMALL CLAIMS General Legal Description of Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): MONEY OWED Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 (406) 275-274 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26, APRIL 2, 2026. MNAXLP

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for all School Elections, the Arlee Rural Fire District, the Chief Cliff Fire Service Area, the Polson Rural Fire District, the Rollins Rural Fire District, and the Pleasant View/Lake County Water and Sewer District Elections to be held on May 5, 2026, will close at 5:00 pm, on Monday April 6, 2026. *NOTE: After regular registration has closed, late registration is available at the county election office until 8 pm on Election Day. Voters in Arlee #8J and Charlo #7J School Districts who do not reside in Lake County must register in Sanders or Missoula County accordingly. If registered after the close of regular registration, the voter must appear in person at the Lake County Election Office to be issued a ballot. All active and inactive electors who reside in the districts mentioned above or a school district that is having an election are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by contacting the county election office. Ballots will be automatically mailed on April 15th to active-status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a registration form in person at the county election office located in the Dave Stipe Annex Building at 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860, by mail, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office. Check the status of your voter registration at Voter Portal (mt.gov). DATED this 18th day of February 2026. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26 AND APRIL 2, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Number of the Judicial District where you are filing lake County Name of the county where you are filing In the Matter of the Name Change of Shelbi Schvock Your Name now Shelbi Schvock Petitioner (your name now) Cause No.: DV 246-45 Dept. No.: Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) First Shelbi Lee to (name you want:) Shelbi Lee Schvock Last Shaw Last The hearing will be on (date) Apr)15, 2020 (time) 10 a.m./p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county:) Date: 2-23-26 County. Clerk of District Court By: Becky Jack Deputy Clerk of Court Notice of Name Change. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

City of Polson, Montana  NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING    Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has called for a public hearing on March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, regarding amendments to the 2024-2025 Annual Budget (FY25) and the 2025-2026 Annual Budget (FY26) pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 MCA. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget amendments.  The Commission intends to adopt the budget amendments and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on March 16th, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.  The current budget amendments are on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st St. E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office.  For further information contact Jodi O’Sullivan, Finance Officer, 883-8204, or by e-mail at [email protected].  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON  March 5th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026 __________________________

SHERIFF’S SALE NORTHERN SKY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, V. ASHLEY RAMOS, ISAAC RAMOS and JESUS RAMOS, Defendants. To be sold at sheriff’s sale on the 16th day of April 2026, at 10:00 a.m., by levying agent LARC Enterprises LLC, personal property of above-named Defendants, including, but not limited to, mobile homes. Sale is to take place at: 1) 33408 Orchard Hills Lane, Lot 19, Bigfork, MT 59911; and 2) 33372 Orchard Hills Lane, Lot 15, Bigfork, MT 59911. Signed: Lazzaro Cutrone, MTTS 8993 LARC Enterprises LLC Levying agent. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Ann L. Moderie  MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC   P.O. Box 1180  Polson, Montana 59860  (406) 883-2332  (888) 454-5939 (Fax)  [email protected]  ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES      MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT  LAKE COUNTY    IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF    CAROLE RENNIE   Deceased.     PROBATE NO. DP-26-8    NOTICE TO CREDITORS      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-personal Representatives of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representatives is set forth below.  All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent.  A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representatives, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860.     BRANDON RENNIE    CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE  CRAIG RENNIE    CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Ann L. Moderie  MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC   P.O. Box 1180  Polson, Montana 59860  (406) 883-2332  (888) 454-5939 (Fax)  [email protected]  ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE       MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT  LAKE COUNTY    IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF    PERRY HALDOR ROYS                               Deceased.      PROBATE NO. DP-26-9    NOTICE TO CREDITORS      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.  All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent.  A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o Moderie L Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860.   CORA PRITT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie School District #73, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education and Building Reserve.   The estimated change in revenues and mills for the Transportation, Adult Education and Building Reserve is $0 (zero).   The estimated Change in Revenues and mills in the Tuition Fund, to cover Special Education and Open Enrollment (HB203) is $0 (zero) and 0 (zero) Mills.   The Board of Trustees is providing the above estimates but won’t have the final numbers until August when new certified taxable values are available.    Passed and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie School District #73 this 3rd day of March 2026.   Swan Lake-Salmon Prairie contact: Carol Field, Clerk 406-250-6476   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: Valley View School District #35, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills for Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, and Bus Depreciation is $0 (zero).    The estimated change in revenues for Building Reserve: $0 (zero).  Estimated change in mills for Building Reserve: 0 increase.  Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.00 increase.  Estimated impact on a $200,000 home: $0.00 increase.  The increase in mills for the Building Reserve fund would be for ongoing safety, security, repair, and maintenance.    This resolution is based on Senate Bill 307; all school districts are required to pass a resolution each March, which estimates the number of mills that may be increased for the next fiscal year in all permissive levies.  The Board of Trustees are providing the above estimates but won’t have a final number until August 25, 2026, when new certified taxable values are available and the final budget is adopted.  This resolution was adopted by the Trustees on February 25, 2026. For Questions, contact: Sandi Fitzpatrick, District Clerk 406-883-2208. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Intent to Increase Non-voted Levies  State law requires the Arlee District to provide notice of its intent to increase non-voted levies in the ensuing fiscal year (FY2027).  This notice contains projections for all non-voted levies, using prior year FY2026 taxable values. Impact on a $100,000 and $300,000 and $600,000 home are also listed.    High School   Transportation: Increase $5,214, 1.43 mills ($1.93, $5.79, $11.58), Bus Depreciation: zero increase, Tuition: Increase $4,535, 1.25 mills ($1.69, $5.07, $10.14), Adult Education: zero increase, Flexibility: zero increase, Building Reserve Permissive: decrease ($363), (.10 mills), ((.14), (.42), (.82)).    Elementary  Transportation: Increase $5,266, 1.45 mills ($1.96, $5.88, $11.76), Bus Depreciation: Decrease ($10,374), (2.87 mills), (($3.87), (11.61), (23.22)), Tuition: Increase $3,098, .86 mills ($1.16, $3.28, $6.96), Adult Ed: zero increase, Flexibility: zero increase, Building Reserve Permissive Levy: Decrease ($669), (.19 mills), (($.26), ($.78), ($1.56).    PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies in  FY27.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: Upper West Shore School District # 33 estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Adult Education, and Building Reserve.   The estimated change in revenues and mills:   Transportation Fund: $2,461 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .02 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0.02 increase, $300,000 home is $.05 increase, and the estimated impact on a $600,000 home is $0.11 increase.   Adult Education: a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills and dollars is $0 (zero).   Tuition Fund: an $8,000.00 increase in revenue, estimated change in dollars and mills is .07 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $0.05 increase and $300,000 is $0.15 increase, and the estimated impact on a $600,000 home is $0.35.  This is a result of HB203 in the 2023 and 2025 Legislatures requiring us to pay Tuition to our neighboring districts for UWS students attending their district and which was never required before.   Building Reserve a $20,00 increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is .17 mills, the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $0.13 increase, $300,000 home is $0.39 increase, and the estimated impact on a $600,000 home is $0.90.  Regarding the Building Reserve Levy, the funds levied will be used for safety, security, maintenance and repairs.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Upper West Shore School District 33 Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2026, which is the date the final budget must be adopted by the Board of Trustees and at which time they will have received the new taxable values from the Montana Dept. of Revenue.  Passed and Approved by Upper West Shore School District # 33 Board of Trustees this 16th Day of March, 2026.   Please contact RaSena Christopher, District Clerk with questions, 406-249-1634 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

As an essential part of its budgeting process, the RONAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 BOARD OF TRUSTEES is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Ronan Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district: GENERAL FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$416,879, decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -3.52, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$2.68, decrease. Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: -$8.04, decrease. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: -$17.17 decrease. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $188,186, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: 1.59, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $1.21, increase. Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: $3.62, increase. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: $7.75, increase. BUS DEPRECIATION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $87,453, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: .74, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.56 increase. Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: $1.68, increase. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: $3.60, increase. TUITION FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $18,557, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: .16, increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.12, increase Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: $0.35, increase. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: $0.76, increase. ADULT EDUCATIONS FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: -$4,667 decrease. Estimated change in MILLS: -.04, decrease. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: -$0.03, decrease. Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: -$0.07 decrease. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: -$0.20 decrease. BUILDING RESERVE FUNDS – Estimated change in revenues: $2,333, increase. Estimated change in MILLS: .02 increase. Estimated impact on a $100,000 home: $0.02, decrease. Estimated impact on a $300,000 home: $0.04 increase. Estimated impact on a $600,000 home: $0.10 increase. This notice must also document the District’s expected use of its Building Reserve State Major Maintenance levies and associated funding. This year, the District expects to use proceeds to fund maintenance projects, such as resurfacing parking lots, upgrading flooring and lighting in the Event Center and improvements and maintenance of the new Charter School property. **Special Note: Because of recent legislation, General Fund MILLS are now calculated on countywide values. At this time, MILL calculations will look very different than in prior years, and current estimates are only estimates. The District, as in the past, takes fiscal responsibility very seriously and strives to do our best to maintain our schools, but also consider our constituents**. For more information, please contact TJ Marmon, the District Business Manager, at 406-676-3390 ext. 7205 if you have questions.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause DV-26-60 Dept. No 2002  Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the name change of Rikki Maude Lahr (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr (Petitioner (your name now). This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr to (name you want) Rikki Maude Fisher. The hearing will be on 4/16/2026 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Date: 2/26/26 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26 AND APRIL 22, 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA. Cause No. 26-0001-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHERRY CLAIRMONT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHERRY CLAIRMONT, Deceased Cause No 26-0001-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Louis Camel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-names 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, and or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederate Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 11 of March 2026. Louis Camel 709 1st Ave SE Ronan, MT 59864. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm, the Lake County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing in the third floor conference room (Room 312), located in the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson.  The options for attendance are virtually* or in person.  The hearing will include the following item:            HANSON VARIANCE REQUEST   Grant and Ruth Ann Hanson, on behalf of the Grant and Ruth Ann Hanson Trust, are requesting variance approval to the side setbacks within the Kings Point Zoning District. The variance request is associated with the demolition of an existing single-family structure and construction of a new single-family structure. If approved, the variance will allow for the single-family residence to be constructed within the 10-foot property boundary setback to the north and west. The +/- 1.35-acre property is located at 31614 W Kings Point Rd in Polson, legally described as lot 12A block 16 of Safety Bay Villa Site, within section 15, T23N, and R20W.     Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept.  Written comments received by April 6, 2026 will be included in the staff report to the commission.  Comments received after April 6 will be provided to the commission at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment.  All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the commission for their consideration.  Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected]    *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, 27th of April, 2026, at 10:30 am, in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. Exhibits A, B, and C are available on the Lake County website. Any persons wishing to give public comment may attend the meeting or email comments to the Commission at [email protected], or submit by mail to the address listed above.  RESOLUTION NO. 26-09(a)  AN AMENDED RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND LAKE COUNTY OPERATIONS MANUAL & TO ADOPT AN ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND LONGEVITY PAY PROGRAM  WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners is empowered under Title 7 of the Montana codes to employ persons; and,  WHEREAS, the Lake County Commissioners are authorized to adopt resolutions and ordinances necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and,  WHEREAS, pursuant to the Commission’s general authority to hire and manage county personnel, § 7-5-2101, et seq., of the Montana Codes, and bearing in mind the provisions of § 2-2-121, Codes of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Public Employees, the Commission has caused the preparation of Exhibit A hereto, the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual; and, and Exhibit B, an Acceptable Use Policy; and Exhibit C, Longevity Pay Program; and,  WHEREAS, the Commission finds  that Exhibit A hereto, is effectively an amendment to the existing Operations Manual,  and desires the opportunity for all county employees to be heard in connection with such amendment; and,  WHEREAS, the Commission finds as a fact that Exhibit B hereto is based upon recommendation of the Lake County IT Department, and that implementation will establish appropriate and responsible use of Lake County’s technology resources to protect systems, safeguard data, and reduce security & compliance risk, and desire the opportunity for all county employees to be heard on such policy; and,  WHEREAS, the Commission finds that Exhibit C hereto is based upon the recommendation of the Longevity Committee, and desires the opportunity for all county employees to be heard on such policy; and, ;   WHEREAS, the Commission desires to integrate and adopt Exhibit A, Exhibit B and Exhibit C, hereto comprehensively as the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual, and de-certify all previous versions; and,  WHEREAS, nothing in this Resolution shall modify any existing Collective Bargaining Agreement, Exhibit A hereto serving as the ‘Operations Manual’ in any reference thereto.  WHEREAS, on Monday, March 16, 2026 the Commissioners held a public hearing on Resolution 26-09; and   WHEREAS, Lake County Human Resources proposed an amendment to the resolution to include the recently drafted “Longevity Pay Program” and to amend the bereavement policy to include grandparents and grandchildren, and to extend the public comment period another 30 days to allow the public and employees to comment on amendments; and   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  The Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday April 27, 2026, at 10:30 am for the purpose of taking public comment on this resolution, which proposes significant changes to the Employee Operations Manual, including adoption of the Acceptable Use Policy and the Longevity Pay Program   If adopted, all previous versions of the County Operations Manual shall be void and of no effect  That if adopted, a copy of the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual; Acceptable Use Policy and Longevity Pay Program shall be provided in digital or hard copy form to all Lake County Employees and receipt acknowledged.  Let this Amended Resolution of Intent be published in the manner provided by law.  PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 2026.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  LAKE COUNTY   William D. Barron, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member    Attest:  Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26 AND APRIL 2, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

The Office of the Governor and the Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Control Division, invite you to attend a public meeting to discuss proposed renewal of the Montana Alcoholic Beverages Tax Agreement (Agreement) between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the state of Montana. The meeting will be held: Tuesday April 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. Kwataqnuk Flathead Lake Resort 49708 US Hwy 93 East Polson, Montana The Agreement seeks to minimize potential issues related to the regulation and taxation of alcoholic beverages on the Flathead Reservation. Under the Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that the State imposes an excise tax and a license tax on sales of liquor within Montana. These taxes are included in the posted price of liquor sold by state agency liquor stores, distilleries, airlines, and railroads. In addition, the State imposes a tax on all beer and wine sold in Montana, which is paid by wholesalers and breweries that sell to licensed Montana retailers under 16-1-406 and -411, MCA. Under the Agreement, taxpayers of taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages within the exterior boundaries of the Flathead Reservation shall pay only one tax and are not required to pay both the state tax and tribal tax. The State continues responsibility for the regulation of all licensees within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation, and the State will administer the taxes and remit quarterly tax distributions to the Tribes. Unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement, the Agreement provides for enforcement under a ten (10) year term. We invite you to attend public meeting to learn about the Agreement and to present pertinent information. Your comments are a very important part of the process and will be considered before the parties enter into the Agreement. To view the proposed Agreement, visit the Montana Department of Revenue’s website at www.revenue.mt.gov. For questions or additional information, called the Department’s Public Information Officer, Jason Slead, at 406-444-6700. Published in the Daily Interlake, Lake County Leader, Missoulian, and Sanders County Ledger newspapers on March 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies.  As an essential part of its budgeting process: St. Ignatius SD #28 LAKE COUNTY, estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts.  Building Reserve Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $ 817.00 decrease. Estimated change in Mills: decrease .17 mills. The estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $.13 decrease, on a home of $300,000, a $0.38  decrease, and on a home of $600,000 a decrease of $.82.  Transportation Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $34,049.69 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase of 7.00 mills. The estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $5.32 increase, on a home of $300,000, a $15.95 increase, and on a home of $600,000 an increase of $34.08 Adult Ed: Estimated change in revenues: $806.858 increase. Estimated change in Mills: Increase .17 mills. The estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $.17 increase and on a home of $300,000 a $.13 increase, and on a $600,000 home and estimated increase of $.81.  Tuition Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $7,651.85. Estimated change in Mills: increase by 1.57 mills. The estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $1.20 increase, on a home of $300,000 a $3.59 increase, and on a home of $600,000 an increase of $7.66.  Total. Estimated change in revenues: $41,691.12. Estimated change in Mills: Increase of 8.57 mills. The estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $6.51 increase, on a home of $300,000 a $19.54 increase, and on a home of $600,000 and increase of $41.73.  Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Facility needs assessment per 2008 Facilities Report. Jeff Evans-Chairman, Adam Hawkaluk- District Clerk Dated March 19, 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Mary Rensvold  Clerk of District Court  Lake County Courthouse  106 4th Ave E.  Polson, MT 59860  (406) 883-7254              MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY    In the Matter of the Adoption of:    S.J.S.,                         A Minor.  HOWARD NEBEKER,  TRACY NEBEKER,                             Petitioners,  and  LINDSEY ANN SALOKA,                            Respondent.        Cause No. DA-26-1    Hon. John A. Mercer      SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION    THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT LINDSEY ANN SALOKA.    You are named in a petition to terminate your parental rights and for adoption of the above-named child by the Petitioners.  Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioners everything asked for in the petition.  You must submit your written response to the Clerk of Court and serve a copy on counsel for the Petitioner within 21 calendar days.  Counsel for the Petitioners is Justin Kalmbach of Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 (406) 319-2020.  The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice.  If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day.  Failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a waiver of your interest in custody of the child and will result in the court’s termination of your rights to the child.  You are advised that you may qualify for court appointed counsel provided at no cost to you if you are indigent.    WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on this 19th day of March, 2026. Mary Rensvold, Clerk of Court        By: Mary Rensvold   Deputy Clerk  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9, 2026. MNAXL __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution of intention listed below, on the 4th day of May, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT, Room 211. If you would like to submit a comment on the proposed resolution, but are unable to attend in person, you may send it to the address above, or by email to [email protected] with the subject line Resolution 26-15. For more information, please contact the Commissioners office at 406-883-7204. Resolution # 26-15 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, REASSIGNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER TO A SEPARATE DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AND REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, Montana law vests the Board of County Commissioners with general authority to manage the business and concerns of the county in all cases where no other provision is made by law, including the care of county property and administration of county operations, subject to statutory limitations and restrictions, Mont. Code Ann. §7-5-2101;  WHEREAS, Montana’s detention center statutes authorize counties to establish and operate detention centers and to determine their mode of administration, including by (a) establishing in county government the position of a detention center administrator who is answerable to the county governing body, or (b) contracting with a private party, Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2201;  WHEREAS, Montana law further provides that a sheriff shall “take charge of and keep the detention center and the inmates in the detention center, unless the detention center is operated by a private party under §7-32- 2201 or by a detention center administrator or by another local government,” Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2121(7);  WHEREAS, when a detention center administrator model is used, state law vests that administrator with immediate management and control of the detention center, subject to general policies and programs established by agreement and any interlocal agreement, Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2234;  WHEREAS, the Board believes that the current administrative structure of the Lake County Detention Center under the Sheriff’s Office has resulted in maladministration, muddled leadership and accountability, elevated staff turnover rates, and inadequate staff training and oversight, and that restructuring is intended to improve jail conditions, enhance compliance with health and safety requirements, and reduce the risk of future litigation exposure to Lake County; and WHEREAS, the Board further believes that reassigning administration to a dedicated Detention Center Administrator—answerable to this Board—will provide clearer lines of authority, improve accountability, and better position the County to meet statutory obligations concerning the operation, health, and safety of detention facilities and inmates under Title 7, Chapter 32, Part 22, MCA; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners intends to enact a resolution creating, authorizing, and defining a jail administration of the following terms: 1. Creation and Lodging of Authority The Board hereby adopts the detention center administrator model authorized by Mont. Code Ann. § 7-32-2201 and lodges immediate management and control of the Lake County Detention Center in a Detention Center Administrator, subject to general policies approved by the Board.  2. Removal from Sheriff’s Administrative Control Effective on the date stated in Section 9, administrative authority over the Lake County Detention Center—including day to day operations, staff supervision, training, policy implementation, and compliance—is removed from the Sheriff’s Office pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2121(7) and reassigned to the Detention Center Administrator under this resolution.  3. Role and Powers of the Detention Center Administrator The Detention Center Administrator shall exercise the powers set forth in Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2234, as modified and explicated in that office’s job description, including responsibility for the immediate management and control of the detention center and control over inmates within the facility and during transport or hot pursuit consistent with law. The Administrator shall implement Board approved policies and procedures and ensure staff training and compliance with applicable statutes and standards.  4. Board Oversight and Policy Direction The Administrator is answerable to the Board of County Commissioners, which retains authority under Mont. Code Ann. §-7-5- 2101 to set policies, approve budgets, and manage county business related to the detention center. The Board may adopt or amend operating policies to ensure safe, lawful, and efficient operations.  5. Coordination with the Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff remains the chief law enforcement officer of the County. Nothing in this resolution limits the Sheriff’s statutory law enforcement duties or authority outside detention center administration. The Sheriff and Administrator shall adopt coordination protocols regarding intake, warrants, court transports, emergency responses, and inmate transfers to ensure continuity of operations and public safety.  6. Policies for Health, Safety, and Risk Management The Administrator shall ensure that the detention facility is operated in compliance with Title 7, Chapter 32, Part 22, MCA, including health and safety obligations for inmates and staff, and shall institute quality assurance, incident review, and corrective action processes designed to improve conditions and mitigate litigation risk.  7. Budget and Purchasing The Board shall fund the detention center through the county budget. The Administrator shall prepare and submit an annual budget request and follow county procurement policies. WHEREAS, the Board desires to enact this Resolution of Intention so that the provisions hereof may be published in the manner provided in law, to encourage comments on the proposed measure from the public, written or otherwise, and to hold a public hearing on this subject on the 4th day of May, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Montana: That this Resolution of Intention shall be published in the manner provided by law, public comment shall be accepted, and hearing shall be held on the date and time appearing above. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2026. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LAKE COUNTY William D. Barron, Member Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member Attest: Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED IN THE  LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON  MARCH 26 AND APRIL 2, 9, 2026.  MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm, the Lake County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing in the third floor conference room (Room 312), located in the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following item:      HANSON VARIANCE REQUEST  Grant and Ruth Ann Hanson, on behalf of the Grant and Ruth Ann Hanson Trust, are requesting variance approval to the side setbacks within the Kings Point Zoning District. The variance request is associated with the demolition of an existing single-family structure and construction of a new single-family structure. If approved, the variance will allow for the single-family residence to be constructed within the 10-foot property boundary setback to the north and west. The +/- 1.35-acre property is located at 31614 W Kings Point Rd in Polson, legally described as lot 12A block 16 of Safety Bay Villa Site, within section 15, T23N, and R20W.   Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by April 6, 2026 will be included in the staff report to the commission. Comments received after April 6 will be provided to the commission at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the commission for their consideration. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BAKER William J. Paul, THE PAUL LAW OFFICE, PLLC , 210 E. Pine Street, Ste. 200, Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 728-0007 [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY - IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BAKER Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-24-17  NOTICE TO CREDITORS - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representatives of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representatives is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representatives, c/o PAUL LAW OFFICE, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at 210 E. Pine Street, Ste. 200, Missoula, Montana 59802.  MARY H. BAKER COUNTS AND MARGARET BAKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, AND APRIL 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

FY26 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies. As an essential part of its budgeting process: Charlo School District 7J estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using the certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Transportation, Tuition, Aduit Education, Bus Depreciation, and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills: Transportation Fund: a 0 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $0 increase. Bus Depreciation: a $0 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0 mills, the estimated impact on a $100,000 home is $0.00 increase and the estimated impact on a $200,000 home is $0.00 increase. Adult Education: a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is 0 (zero). Tuition Fund: a $0 increase in revenue, estimated change in and mills is 0 mills; the estimated impact for a home of $100,000 is a $0.00 increase and $200,000 is $0.00 increase. As a result of SB307 and the requirement to pay tuition to our neighboring district for Charlo students attending their districts result in an increase in mills is the tuition fund when the tuition is calculated. Building Reserve a $0 (zero) increase in revenue, estimated increase in mills is zero (zero). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2026, the Board of Trustees must adopt which is the date of the final budget. Passed and Approved by Charlo School District 7J Board of Trustees this 17th day of March, 2026.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

FY26 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE IN LEVIES.  WHEREAS, an essential part of its budgeting process, the Polson School District 23 Board of Trustees estimates the following increases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the districts. The funds supported are Elementary and High School funds: Transportation, Bus Depreciation, Tuition, Adult Education, Flexibility and Building Reserve. The estimated change in revenues and mills:  Transportation a $7,418.00 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is 0.10 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.08 increase, on a home of $300,000 is a $0.24 increase, and on a home of $600.000 is a $0.54 increase.  Bus Depreciation is a $2440.22 increase in revenue. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0.03. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $.02 increase, on a home of $300,000 is a $.07 increase, and on a home of $600,000 is a $.18 increase.  Tuition is an $10,425.31 decrease in revenues. Estimated change in mills is a decrease of 0.18 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.14 decrease, on a home of $300,000 is a $0.41 decrease, and on a home of $600,000 there will be a $.95 decrease. Adult Education is a $0.00 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of 0.00 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0.00 increase, on a home of $300,000 is a $0.00 increase and on a home of $600,000. Flexibility is a zero increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of zero mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, on a home of $300,000 is a $0 increase, and on a home of $600,000 is a $0.00 increase.  Building Reserve is a $65,337.87 increase in revenues. Estimated change in mills is an increase of .90 mills. The estimated cost on a home of $100,000 is a $.68 increase, on a home of $300,000 is a $2.05 increase, and on a home of $600,000 there will be a $4.71 increase. ***Regarding the Building Reserve levy referenced above, the funds levied will be used for safety, security, maintenance and repairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify the amount of the levy through August 25, 2026, which is the date the final budget must be adopted by the Board of Trustees.  Passed and approved by the Board of Trustees of Polson School District 23 this 23rd day of March, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE  COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH  26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________