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Legals for May, 6 2026

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| May 6, 2026 12:00 AM

NO. 32052 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sarah Draper Hash-Savage aka Sarah Draper Hash Sarah Draper Hash Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-676 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sarah Draper Hash-Savage aka Sarah Draper Hash to Sarah Draper Hash. The hearing will be on 06/23/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 04/24/2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2867 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR TAX EXEMPTION AND TAX RATE REDUCTION FOR THE REMODELING, RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING BUILDING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:10 p.m., the Whitefish City Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input regarding a request for tax exemption and tax rate reduction for remodeling and reconstruction of an existing residential building.  The Department of Revenue and the City of Whitefish has received a request for tax exemption and tax rate reduction to demo, remodel and reconstruct an existing building with attached garage located at 1550 West Lakeshore Drive, pursuant to §15-24-1501(5) MCA.   Individuals may attend in person, join the live virtual meeting via Zoom, or submit written testimony. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Whitefish City Clerk, 418 E. 2nd St., PO Box 158, Whitefish, MT, 59937, or emailed to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on May 18, 2026.   May 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2868 WHITEFISH PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the Commission will hold a public hearing on the items listed below. The Commission meets in the Whitefish Council Chambers at City Hall, at 418 E. 2nd Street Whitefish, Montana. The Commission will make a final decision on both items. 1. A request by Klary Pucci for a variance to the side yard setback in order to fully enclose a 72 square foot covered porch on an existing home. The property is currently developed with a single family home and is zoned WR-2 (Two-Family Residential District). The property is located at 525 Columbia Avenue and can be legally described as Lot 8, Block 4 Whitefish Land Co 1st Addition in S36, T31N, R22W, P.M.M., Flathead County. 2. A request by Brian Joos on behalf of Jaime Givens for a variance for a remodel of an existing, non-conforming home for the Construction of an attached shed roof to extend over the garage door in the 25’ front yard setback which would encroach a maximum of 7’-3”, a deck remodel which would encroach 3’-3 1/2” into the 10’ side yard setback and 4’-4” at its maximum point into the 10’ setback from the Lakeshore Protection Zone, and an addition of a 5’ x 12’ gable roof patio cover which would extend a maximum of 5’ into the required 10’ setback from the Lakeshore Protection Zone. The property is zoned WR-2 (Two-family Residential District), is located at 300 Skyles Place and can be legally described as Lot 1, Whitefish Townsite Subdivision CO 5 AC Tr ADD 1AMD L27 B8, Section S25, T31 N, R22 W, Flathead County. Documents pertaining to these agenda items are available for review at the Whitefish Planning & Building Department, 418 E Second Street, during regular business hours. The full application packets along with public comments and staff report will be available on the City’s webpage: www.cityofwhitefish.gov under Planning Commission one week prior to the public hearing date noted above. Inquiries are welcome. Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at the above address prior to the hearing or via email: [email protected]. For questions or further information regarding these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. PLANNING COMMISSION Whitney Beckham, Chair May 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2869 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Gail Mae Franks: Gail Mae Franks, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-653 NC PAUL SULLIVAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Gail Mae Franks to Gail Mae Newbury. The hearing will be on 06/17/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 27, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________