Legals for August, 14 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LUMPKIN COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In the interest of: JACOB ABEL GEE, Adoption File No. 25-AD-10-RG a minor male child. NOTICE TO BRANDY NICOLE GEE Jacob Abel Gee was born to you in Forsyth County, Georgia on February 21, 2013. A Petition for his adoption has been filed and is pending in the Superior Court of Lumpkin County, Georgia, Case No. 25-AD-10-RG. The final hearing has been set for 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom A on September 24, 2025, before Judge Raymond George. Be advised that your parental rights to the child will be terminated upon the finalization of the adoption. The Petitioner has alleged, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10, that you have: abandoned the child; that after a diligent search you cannot be found; and that you have failed, without justifiable cause, to exercise proper parental care or control due to misconduct or inability, as set out in paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of subsection (a) of O.C.G.A. § 15-11-310. In addition, the Petitioner has alleged that you have significantly failed, without justifiable cause, for a period of one year or longer immediately prior to the filing of this Petition for Adoption, to communicate or to make a bona fide attempt to communicate with the minor child in a meaningful, supportive, parental manner; that you have significantly failed, for the same period or more, without justifiable cause, to provide for the care and support of the child as required by law or judicial decree. You have no obligation to file an answer, but you do have the right to appear at the hearing and to show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated by his adoption. If you wish to receive a copy of the Petition for Adoption you may receive one by contacting the attorney for the Petitioner as listed below. Robyn K. Adams, R.K. Adams Law, LLC 33 Choice Avenue, P.O. Box 1 Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533 T: (706) 864-2107 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31 AND AUGUST 7 & 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Hearing on Name Change Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Oliver Badger Reynolds; Petitioner, Kristina L. Briney. Cause No.: DV-25-168 Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Oliver Badger Reynolds to Oliver Badger Briney. The hearing will be on 09/04/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: July 16, 2025 By: Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

US 93 Polson Somers-Corridor Study The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has completed a Corridor Study for US 93 between Polson and Somers. The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive long-range plan for managing the corridor and to identify feasible improvement options to address transportation concerns. Additionally, MDT has completed an Access Management Plan as a supplemental component to the study to guide management of access points and spacing along US 93 as development, redevelopment, or construction projects occur in the future. An important part of transportation planning is partnering with the community. MDT welcomes the public to provide comments on the draft reports, which are available at www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/us93polsonsomers/documents Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or by contacting Jackson Lang at (406) 444-3246 or [email protected]. Please note that comments are for the US 93 Polson-Somers Corridor Study and submit by August 29, 2025, to be considered in the final study. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in a Montana Department of Transportation program, service, or activity should contact the project contact or MDT’s ADA Coordinator at [email protected], 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the comment deadline. The department will make every attempt to honor requests made within 48 hours of a scheduled activity. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31 AND AUGUST 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ \

Montana 204h Judicial District Court Number of the Judicial District in Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Tina Marie Goldston Your Name now Tina Marie Goldston Petitioner (your name now) Cause No.: DV05193 Dept. No.: 2101 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:) Tina Marie Goldston to (name you want:) Tina Marie Clement The hearing will be on (date) 09/17/2025 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County . Date: 7/23/25 Lake County. MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court By: Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31, AUGUST 9, 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  Lot 6 in Block 23 in the Townsite of Charlo, (formerly called Tabor), Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana.  More commonly known as 38548 2nd Street W, Charlo, MT 59824.  Jennifer R. Daniels and Wayne E. Daniels, Jr., as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Valley Bank of Ronan, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on October 3, 2014, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on October 3, 2014 as Instrument No. 537771, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:   Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association  Assignment Dated: January 28, 2016  Assignment Recorded: February 4, 2016  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 546440   Assignee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC  Assignment Dated: January 23, 2019  Assignment Recorded: January 28, 2019  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 567523   All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana  Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on July 2, 2025 as Instrument No. 632515, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning January 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable.  The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $70,379.39, interest in the sum of $1,819.59, escrow advances of $1,555.95, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $779.67 for a total amount owing of $74,534.60, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.  The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor.  If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.  Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale.  The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks).  The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.  The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees.  In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceledThe scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason.  In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 16th day of July, 2025. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East  Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT23027 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31 AUGUST 7 & 14.2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,  LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA IN RE THE ESTATE OF:    JEAN E. CUMMINGS,  Deceased.  Dept. No. 2002   Probate No. DP-25-43   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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.   Claims must either be mailed to Rachel Cummings, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Five Valleys Law, P.L.L.C., c/o Calyn A. Hitchcock at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  Rachel Cummings,  Personal Representative  c/o Calyn A. Hitchcock, Esq.  FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C.  1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C  Missoula, MT 59801  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Infrastructure Services  Full RFP announcement can be found at https://cskt.org/rfps/ or can be emailed by request to [email protected]   Proposals Due: August 11, 2025, by 5:30 pm MST  Proposal Submissions: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes c/o Renee Camel, IT Department Head at P.O. Box 278 Pablo, Montana 59855  Contact Person for Questions: [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 14 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Request for Proposals (RFP) for CSKT Managed Print Services  Full RFP announcement can be found at https://cskt.org/rfps/ or can be emailed by request to [email protected]  Proposals Due: August 11, 2025, by 5:30 pm MST  Proposal Submissions: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes c/o Celeste Hewankorn, Network  Operations Manager P.O. Box 278 Pablo, Montana 59855  Contact Person for Questions: [email protected]  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF RESOLUTION LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT TO DEFRAY ANNUAL COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO POLSON LIGHTING DISTRICTS NOS 19 AND 20, AND DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER ASSESSMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Polson, Montana, will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers or by Zoom meeting if necessary to receive public comment on the proposed Resolution to levy the assessments to defray annual costs of maintenance and electrical power within the City of Polson’s two Lighting Districts Nos. 19 and 20, and delinquent water/sewer/stormwater assessments for the fiscal year 2025 - 2026. Written comments will be received at the City Clerk’s office until 4:00 pm on August 14th, 2025. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed Resolution. The Resolution and a description of the boundaries of the Lighting District Nos. 19 and 20 is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st Street E., Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Jodi O’Sullivan, Finance Officer, 406-883-8204 or by email at [email protected]. The City Commission will consider the adoption of the proposed Resolution at its Regular Commission Meeting on the 18th day of August at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Chambers or by Zoom meeting if necessary. Information on how to access the meeting if it is a Zoom meeting will be provided on the published agenda. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 14, 2025. 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 the 2025-2026 Annual Budget (FY26) pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 and 2-9-212 M.C.A. The PRELIMINARY budget hearing will be held on Monday August 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget. The Commission is scheduled to adopt the FINAL budget and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on August 18, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. The proposed budget is 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 AUGUST 7, 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Debra Lee DePoe Deceased. Cause No. 25-0159-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION Estate of Debra Lee DePoe NOTICE TO CREDITORS Defer Cause No. 25-0159-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Robert D Edwards has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named 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 requested, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 30 of July. Robert Edwards 502 8th Ave West Polson Montana 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 12 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause No: DV-25-169 Dept No. 2002 NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE NAME OF A MINOR CHILD In the Matter of the Name Change of Iliamna Oryx Reynolds, Kristina Briney, Petitioner This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Iliamna Oryx Reynolds to Iliamna Oryx Briney. The hearing will be on 9/4/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated July 16, 2025. Clerk of Court Mary Rensvold Clerk of the District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

Mission Valley Aquatics Recreation District NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING THE BOARD OF THE MISSION VALLEY AQUATIC RECREATION DISTRICT HAS COMPLETED ITS PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. Any taxpayer or resident of the Rec District may appear and be heard for or against and part of the proposed budget. The Recreation District Board will meet at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center (309 Ridgewater Drive) on Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 AM to approve the final budget. Maggie Newman Mission Valley Aquatic Recreation District (406) 298-3569 PUBLISHED AUGUST 7TH & 14TH, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County. Cause No. DV-25-175 Dept. No. 2002. In the matter of the name change of Bridget Goplen (now) Bridget Goplen (petitioner) This is the notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) Bridget Rena Goplen to (name you want) Bridget Rena Adams.  The hearing will be on 9/04/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated 7/23/25 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14, 21 & 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

The Board of Trustees of the North Lake County Public Library District will conduct a Preliminary FY2026 Budget Hearing on August 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room located at 102 1st St. E. Polson. Immediately following at the regular business meeting, the Trustees will take action for the purpose of adopting the final budget of the North Lake County Public Library District for fiscal year 2025-2026. This meeting of the trustees may be continued from day to day until final adoption of the District’s 2025-2026 budget. The preliminary budget is on file and is open to inspection in the office of the Library Director at 102 1st St. E., Polson, Montana. Please contact Director Abbi Dooley at 406-883-8225 for additional information. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS    Jocko Blowdown Salvage and Wood Delivery  Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration Project    Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana  CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT)  DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND WATER RESOURCES    The CSKT Division of Engineering and Water Resources invites interested parties to submit proposals in response to the Request for Proposals for the Jocko Blowdown Salvage and Wood Delivery for the Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration Project on the Flathead Indian Reservation.    The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained from Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: [email protected]. The Request for Proposals may also be viewed and downloaded at the following website: https://www.csktwatercompact.com/documents-and-links/ . Bid packages must be received at the email address listed in the RFP no later than 5:30 pm MST, August 21, 2025.    This is an Indian Preference RFP. Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by CSKT Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to submission of a response to this RFP. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with the response in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful Offeror and award of this Project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo at (406) 675-2700 extension 1045. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA  NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING     THE BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAS COMPLETED ITS PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.      The budget has been placed on file and is open to inspection in the office of the Lake County Clerk and Recorder/Finance Department September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2025.  Any taxpayer or resident of Lake County may appear and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget.  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will meet on the 4th day of September 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s office to approve the final budget and make appropriations.      Tara Barry  Lake County Finance Department  106 4th Ave E  Polson MT  59860  406-883-7327   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14, 21 & 28, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County. Cause No. DV-25-186 Dept. No. 2002  In the Matter of the Name Change of Tifanni Amber Elaine Watkins (your name now) Tifanni Amber Elaine Watkins (Petitioner) This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) Tifanni Amber Elaine Watkins to (name you want) Tifanni Amber Elaine Howard. The hearing will be on 9/25/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: 8/8/2025 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14, 21, 28 and SEPTEMBER  4, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

N THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No: 25-0153-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B MICHEL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITOS Estate of William B Michel, Deceased Casuse No: 25-0153-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Beverly Michel 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 requested, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 28th day of July, 2025. Beverly Michel 1008 5th St W. Polson, Montana 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 14 , 21 & 28 2025. MNAXLP __________________________