Legals August 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, 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 http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2018. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, 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: 76D 30116894 Owners: DAVID J COLE CYNTHIA L COLE 6457 PIPE CREEK RD LIBBY, MT 59923 Priority Date: APRIL 11, 2018 at 03:12 P.M. Purpose (use): LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate: 21.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 0.75 Source Name: PIPE CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec NWNESW; Sec 2; Twp 31N; Rge 31W; County LINCOLN Diversion Means: PUMP Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1 Survey Tract: 3C Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Period of Use: MAY 1 to OCTOBER 1 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Total Acres 0.75; Qtr Sec NWNESW; Sec 2; Twp 31N; Rge 31W PLACE OF USE IS TRACT 3C Published In The Western News August 14, 2018 MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE LINCOLN COUNTY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING The Lincoln County Rural Fire District presented a petition for annexation to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on August 1, 2018. Pursuant to 7-33-2125(b) MCA, the County Commission is required to set a public hearing on the petition not less than 4 weeks after the date of the presentation. The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners did pass Resolution of Intent No. 2018-11 on August 8, 2018. Pursuant to 7-33-2125(2), M.C.A. states, "On the date set for the hearing, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider the petition and any objections to the annexation. The board shall approve the annexation unless a protest petition signed by at least 40% of the owners of real property in the area proposed for annexation and owners of property representing 40% or more of the taxable value of the property in the area proposed for annexation is presented at the hearing, in which case the annexation must be disapproved". Pursuant to 7-33-2103(b), M.C.A. states, "Signatures may not be withdrawn fewer than 20 days before the date set for adoption of the petition". NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on the 29th day of August 2018, at 11:45am in the Commissioner's Office located at 512 California Ave., Libby, Montana to hear protests and public comments relating to the proposed annexation. For questions or further information please contact Election Administrator Leigh Riggleman at 283-2302 or email leigh@libby. org. Published In The Western News August 14, 21, 2018 MNAXLP