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Craft Bazaar at the Wander Inn. 702 First Street West, Polson. December 18, 2021. 10 am to 3 pm. Lots of unique gifts. 406-239-9987

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Extension Agent – Three positions - Flathead County (Kalispell), Ravalli County (Hamilton) and Park County (Livingston). Full time, MSU Extension. Fun career opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs. Bachelor’s degree required. For complete description and to apply, visit msuextension.org, click on “careers.” Screening begins January, 2022. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and/or Psychology, or currently attending college working towards obtaining BSW or BA in Psychology, with a minimum of 5-8 months’ actual work experience in the Child Welfare Service field. Must be able to type neat professional reports, letters and use various test based computer programs including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other PDF documents for storage and transfer of information. Must pass a background investigation if hired. Must have never been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence. Must not be involved with any child or social service protection agency as a client, no alcohol or drug abuse or domestic violence charges within the past five (5) years. Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past three (3) years. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will participate in on-call duties on a rotating schedule. This position is a mandatory reporter. This position is subject to a background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630. Will maintain and participate in other duties as assigned. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of academic transcripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This position is

a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your placement in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6)

months probationary period. Salary range: $16.33 to $18.77 per hour. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at www.csktribes.org. Closing date will be Monday, Jan. 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER

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PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - (1 or more positions) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must possess an associate’s degree in a health related field with a minimum of two years working in a public health, community health, or health care setting. Documented experience providing education to individuals, families, and groups. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Heartsaver CPR or BLS within six months of hire. Salary is $21.80 - $25.05 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under a contract. To apply, contact the Tribal Personnel Office at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications and full advertisement are available online at www.cskt.org. Closing date is Monday, December 27, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.(MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER

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Due to expansion, Enviro-Tire is accepting applications for 1-2 additional driving positions. No tire loading, drop and hook only. CDL Class A Truck Driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Washington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lonepine, Mt. Year-round, full-time position. Pay $20.00+ per hour DOE and ability. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 755-7716, enviro-tire@montanasky.com PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (1 or more positions) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college of nursing. A valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Montana or compact state. Three years of full-time nursing experience providing direct patient care, with at least one year of Public Health or Community Health Nursing preferred. Supervisory experience preferred . A background to manage and supervise a broad range

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of public/community health nursing skills and public health programs. Public Health Nurse certificate, within 6 months of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification, Heart Saver CPR does not qualify. Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 certification within 4 months of employment. A valid Montana driver’s license with ability to operate a vehicle. Salary is $29.08 - $33.43 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under a contract. To apply, contact the Tribal Personnel Office at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications and full advertisement are available online at www. cskt.org. Closing date is Monday, December 27, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.(MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

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Real Estate

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Montana Human Rights Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, familial status, physical or mental disability, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Statement of the nature of the case: This matter is a claim for possession of a rental premises and damages against the defendant. The possession issue was resolved by stipulation, and plaintiff now seeks damages from defendant William Thompson. Defendant must respond to the motion within 14 days, after which the court may grant the motion to withdraw.

Megan L. Dishong Montana Legal Services Association 1535 Liberty Lane, Suite 110D Missoula, MT 59808 Telephone: (406) 543-8343 Email: mdishong@mtlsa.org Attorney for Defendant

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY

JUDY McGUIRE-VOLLIN, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM THOMPSON and JOHN DOES 1-5, Defendants.

Case No: DV-20-190

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

Counsel for Defendant William Thompson moves for leave to withdraw as counsel of record. Counsel has determined that she must withdraw at this time, under the terms of the parties’ retainer agreement. Counsel requests that future filings in this matter be directed to Defendant at his last known mailing address: William D. Thompson 29521 Rocky Point Road Polson, MT 59860

A proposed order is attached.

DATED this 29th day of January, 2021.

/s/ Megan L. Dishong Megan L. Dishong Attorney for Defendant William Thompson

December 15, 22 and 29, 2021 MNAXLP

Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County

In the matter of the Name Change of River Miles Schmidt-Eder; River Miles Schmidt-Eder, Petitioner.

Cause No: DV-21-198 Dept. No. 2002

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE

This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from River Miles Schmidt-Eder to River Miles. The hearing will be on Dec. 16, 2021, at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated: November 9, 2021.

Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court

By Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk of Court

Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2021 MNAXLP

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC Justin Kalmbach, Esq. PO Box 249 1 Fifth Avenue West Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-1159 Fax: (406) 883-1497 Email: justin@polsonlegal.com Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ALVIN MCKAY, Deceased.

Cause No. DP-21-79 Dept. No. 2 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 decedent 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 Samira Johnson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, PO Box 249., Polson, MT 59860 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2021.

/s/ Samira Johnson Personal Representative C/O Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249 Polson, MT 59860

December 1, 8, and 15, 2021 MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT, REHABILITATION, BETTERMENT AND MODERNIZATION - CHARLO IRRIGATION SERVICE AREA

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND

KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT) DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND WATER RESOURCES The CSKT Division of Engineering and Water Resources invites interested consultants to submit a Statement of Qualifications in response to the Request for Qualifications – Irrigation Water Management, Rehabilitation, Betterment and Modernization, Charlo Irrigation Service Area. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained from: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: Attn: Seth Makepeace, DEWR Team Lead, seth. makepeace@cskt.org, Phone 406676-2600. The Request for Qualifications may also be viewed and downloaded at the following website: http:// nrd.csktribes.org/ water-management/ Charlo Irrigation Service Area Project. Statements of Qualification must be received at the email address listed in the RFQ no later than 4:00 p.m. (MST), January 20, 2022. This Project will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the CSKT’s Indian Preference Ordinance 101A and Regulations. The selection of the successful consultant and award of this project will be per the provisions of Ordinance 101A and regulations. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the CSKT Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of their Statement of Qualification. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your Statement of Qualification in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. It is the sole responsibility of the submitter to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office.

Dec. 15, 22, and 29, 2021, and Jan. 5, 2022 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP Attorneys at Law 312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JUDITH LEE MORRIS, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-21-87 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that 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 the date of the first 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 the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Glen Haas Glen Haas

Personal Representative Estate of JUDITH LEE MORRIS, Deceased.

December 15, 22, and 29, 2021 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP Attorneys at Law 312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WANDA L. DASHNEA, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-21-83 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that 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 the date of the first 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 the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Chuck Wall Chuck Wall

Personal Representative Estate of WANDA L. DASHNEA, Deceased.

December 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP

Matthew H. O’Neill O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P.O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 matt@polsonlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARESE J. REUM, Deceased.

CAUSE No. DP-21-77 Hon. James A. Manley NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that 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 the date of the first 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 ad

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dress of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ DeeDra D. McBroom DEEDRA D. McBROOM Personal Representative, Estate of LARESE J. REUM, Deceased.

Dec. 15, 22, and 29, 2021 MNAXLP

Public Notice: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting for the purpose of taking public comment on the Resolution listed below, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. If you wish to make a public comment but are unable to attend the meeting, you may email your comments to lakecommissioners@ lakemt.gov with the subject line Resolution 21-29, or you may mail your comments to the address listed above.

Resolution 21-29 A Resolution of Intention To Hold A Special Election For The Purpose Of Adopting Or Rejecting A Local- Option Tax Of Three Percent (3%) On Recreational and/or Medical Marijuana Sales Within Lake County

WHEREAS, the 2021 Montana Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 701 regulating operation and taxation of marijuana businesses and sales; and WHEREAS, Sections 94-98 of HB 701 allows for a county to submit to qualified electors the question of local option marijuana excise tax of up to three percent (3%); and WHEREAS, Lake County wishes to call a Special Election pursuant to MCA 13-1-101 et seq for the purpose of approving or rejecting a local-option marijuana excise tax of up to three (3) percent; and WHEREAS, as of November 4, 2021, there were five (5) registered Marijuana Dispensaries in Lake County registered with the Montana Department of Revenue; and WHEREAS, Lake County estimates total revenue from three percent local-option marijuana tax would be approximately $180,000 annually; and WHEREAS, HB 701 mandates that revenue from a local-option marijuana tax, if approved by voters, would be split with fifty percent (50%) of the revenue going to Lake County, forty-five percent (45%) to the cities of Polson, Ronan, and St, Ignatius based on population, and five percent (5%) of the revenue retained by the Montana Department of Revenue; and WHEREAS local governments have limited alternatives for taxing authority, and a new local option marijuana excise tax would help diversify local revenue generation; and WHEREAS, HB 701 allows local-option marijuana excise tax to be used for any activity, undertaking, or administrative service that the municipality is authorized by law to perform; and WHEREAS, if passed, the marijuana excise tax will be assessed on retail sales of marijuana products sold at adult-use dispensaries or medical marijuana dispensaries, effective September 5, 2022; and WHEREAS, Lake County and incorporated municipalities may appropriate and expend revenue derived from a local-option marijuana excise tax for any activity, undertaking, or administrative service that the municipality is authorized by law to perform, including costs resulting from the imposition of the tax or due to administrative burdens imposed on the municipality as a result of licensing or regulatory requirements imposed in this chapter. WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held on January 10, 2022, at 10:00 am located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson Montana, Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment; and WHEREAS, the board of county commissioners will consider written and verbal comments

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE-

SOLVED the Board of Lake County Commissioners adopt a resolution to submit to the people of Lake County a referendum for authorization of a local-option marijuana excise tax in the amount of three percent (3%) on the retail value of all marijuana and marijuana products sold at adult-use dispensaries within Lake County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE-

SOLVED the Board of Lake County Commissioners hereby refers the following question to qualified electors of Lake County: “Shall Lake County impose a 3% local-option marijuana excise tax on the retail value of all marijuana and marijuana products sold at adult-use dispensaries and medical marijuana dispensaries within Lake County? FOR a 3% (three percent) Marijuana Local-Option Excise Tax AGAINST a 3% (three percent) Marijuana Local-Option Excise Tax”

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 29th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.

/s/ William D Barron, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member s/ Gale Decker, Member

Attest: /s/ Katie Harding Clerk and Recorder

December 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP Attorneys at Law 312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GINA TERESA JOHNSON, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-21-84 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That

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the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that 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 the date of the first 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 the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Jake Starkel Jake Starkel

Personal Representative Estate of GINA TERESA JOHNSON, Deceased.

December 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP

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