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Legals January 15, 2019

| January 15, 2019 4:10 AM

Notice of Public Hearing- Water System Monday January 22nd, 2019 6:00pm City of Libby, Montana 952 East Spruce Street The City of Libby, Montana will hold a public hearing on Monday January 22nd, 2019 at 6:00pm at the City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. This hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the proposed application to the Montana Dept. of Commerce Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program. The City of Libby has completed a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment in 2018 that evaluated water supply, raw water screening, treatment, storage, pumping stations and distribution system condition and alternatives. This hearing will review the recommended solutions to repair three critical water distribution system deficiencies which were identified during the Preliminary Engineering Report process. The proposed project includes the installation of water mains and of treated water transmission main. The water main in the alley between Minnesota Ave and Utah Ave. and the new transmission main will be installed along the general alignment of existing pipes. New water mains along US Highway 2 will be installed within a new utility easement outside of MDT right of way with the exception of four new crossing perpendicular to the highway. The new looping main will also provide additional redundancy and improved pressures and fire flows to neighborhoods in West Libby. The proposed project is in accordance with all applicable Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality, Dept. of Transportation and the Environmental Quality Agency requirements including those set forth in MDEQ's Circular DEQ-a Standards for waterworks. The proposed project also adheres to the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The proposed project will eliminate the leak between Minnesota Ave, and Utah Ave, in Libby Ground Water Contaminations NPL site and will eliminate other leaks in the water main in US Highway 2. The aging and vulnerable treated water transmission main will be replaced in a conventional trench where it will be less of a risk to the entire water system. The City of Libby is hosting this public hearing to review the purposed project, to review the goals and activities of the project, the proposed budget, and the City's efforts to obtain funding including the CDBG program and all the potential impacts to City residents this project may result in. Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through February 8th, 2019. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at the City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby's website. Copies of the presentation from the public meeting will be made available via the City's website www.cityoflibby.com and copies of the meeting minutes will be available as with any public meeting hosted by the City. The City of Libby makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing accommodations must notify the City of Libby Manager Jim Hammons at 406-293-2731 no later than January 16th, 2019 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Or write your requested to PO Box 1428, Libby MT 59923 attention Jim Hammons. Published In The Western News January 4, 8, 11, 15, 2019 MNAXLP

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: MARCH 1, 2019. 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: 76C 30119518 Owners: DONALD R GUTKNECHT LORIE GUTKNECHT 2 RAINBOW COURT NOXON, MT 59853 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 at 11:45 A.M. Purpose (use): LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate: 20.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 5.00 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 2.00 Source Name: ISLAND CREEK (ISLAND LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec NWNWNE; Sec 31; Twp 29N; Rge 26W; County LINCOLN Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 Diversion Means: PUMP Subdivision: ISLAND VIEW TRACT/LOT: 1 Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Subdivision: ISLAND VIEW TRACT/LOT: 1 Volume: 5.00 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Total Acres 2.00; Qtr Sec NWNWNE; Sec 31; Twp 29N; Rge 26W Published In The Western News January 8, 2019 MNAXLP

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. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number: 76D 30116325 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: MARCH 1, 2018 at 11:53 A.M. Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:6.00 CFS Source Name: DEEP CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: County LINCOLN Diversion Means: INSTREAM Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 21; Twp 29N; Rge 31W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 21; Twp 29N; Rge 31W Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 21; Twp 29N; Rge 31W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 21; Twp 29N; Rge 31W Remarks: LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.26694 N, LONGITUDE -115.56166 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NENE OF SECTION 21, T29N, R31W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.26475 N, LONGITUDE -115.58010 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NWNW OF SECTION 21, T29N, R31W, LINCOLN COUNTY. THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. Published In The Western News January 15, 2019 MNAXLP

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. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number: 76B 30114899 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: NOVEMBER 30, 2017 at 09:40 A.M. Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:3.00 CFS Source Name: HEMLOCK CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: County LINCOLN Diversion Means: INSTREAM Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 10; Twp 33N; Rge 32W; ID 2; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 10; Twp 33N; Rge 32W Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 10; Twp 33N; Rge 32W; ID 2; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 10; Twp 33N; Rge 32W Remarks: LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.63805 N, LONGITUDE -115.72345 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SENW OF SECTION 10, T33N, R32W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.63036 N, LONGITUDE -115.72821 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SWSW OF SECTION 10, T33N, R32W, LINCOLN COUNTY. THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. Published In THe Western News January 15, 2019 MNAXLP

Russell S. Barnes Attorney at Law 503 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 (406) 293-6247 Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Charles O. Berget Deceased PROBATE NO. DP-19-3 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 Janice L. Berget, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the address below or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of January, 2019. Janice L. Berget c/o Russell S. Barnes Attorney at Law 503 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Published In The Western News January 8, 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP