Legals for December, 4 2025

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE F. ROSS, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-25-64 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICEIS 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. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Kenneth G. Ross c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this day of October, 2025. Kenneth G. Ross, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 20, 27 AND DECEMBER 4, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Deceased. Cause No.: DP-25-73 Judge: Molly Owen 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 Dudis Law, P.C., at P.O. Box 518, Columbia Falls, MT 59912-0518. DATED this 12tth day of November, 2025. /s/ Janna J. Taylor Janna J. Taylor Personal Representative DUDIS LAW, PC By: /s/ John B. Dudis John B. Dudis PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 20, 27 AND DECEMBER 4, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY   In The Matter of The Estate of:   Betty Jane Covell,   Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-71   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 be either mailed to Victor C. Stevens, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt  requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 29th day of October 2025.   /s/ Victor C. Stevens            Personal Representative   Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  By  /s/ C Mark Hash   Attorneys for the personal representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ) CAUSE NO. DP-25-74 ROLLIS D. HORTON, ) DECEASED ) DEPT. NO. 2002 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 Carole L. Horton as Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 13th day of November, 2025. Carole L. Horton, Personal Representative MONTANA ELDER LAW, INC. Makenzi Mansfield, Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE    On Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Ronan City Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at Ronan City Hall to discuss the proposed subdivision known as,    DENNISON MEADOWS, MINOR SUBDIVISION  Life for the Nations (DBA Mission Valley Hope) have proposed a 5-lot subdivision. The property is within Ronan City limits and is located on property legally described as a portion of the E ½, SW ¼, Section 2, Township 20 North, Range 20 West, Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey 6797, on file with the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. The complete application materials for the proposed subdivision may be found at Ronan City Hall 207 Main Street S.W.   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 27 AND DECEMBER 4, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA DIANE PARKER & MORRIS PARKER Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and MIKE MCDANAL Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 25-0252-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: MIKE MCDANAL Last Known Address, if any: 507 10th Ave. West, Polson, MT 59860 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): 41680 Flathead View Drive, Polson, MT 59860 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Civil Complaint for Costs General Legal Description of Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): N/A Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855|| (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court,  Lake county  GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC,    Plaintiff,    vs.    Tambera G. Austin a/k/a Tamie G. Austin a/k/a Tambera G. Pulse a/k/a Tamie Pulse a/k/a Timber G. Pulse; Mitchell Shannon James; Thurston Leslie james; Justin Jay Pulse a/k/a Justin Jay Conn; Robyn R. Cookingham a/k/a Robyn R. Bisson; Mikel Pulse; and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent,     Defendants.    Cause No.:  DV-23-30    Judge: Molly Owen      SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION  TO: Mikel Pulse.    Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above.  If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.  You also must file your answer or motion with the court.  This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows:  LOT 7 IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF POLSON, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA.    Street Address: 201 7th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860.    WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 3rd day of June, 2025.   Lake County Clerk of District Court  By: Mary Rensvold, Clerk   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE    The Board of Lake County Commissioners did June 2, 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 1, 2025,  approve claims for payments in the amount of $5,584,779.23 for the period of June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025.      The Board of Lake County Commissioners did July 10,17, 24, 30, approve claims for payments in the amount of $4,500,593.81, for the period of July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025.    The Board of Lake County Commissioners did August 6, 15, 21, and 28, approve claims in the amount of $5,488,216.79 for the period of August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.     The Board of Lake County Commissioners did September 3, 10, 18, 22, 24, 26 and October 2, 2025 approve claims in the amount of $5,133,794.39 for the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.     The Board of Lake County Commissioners did October 8, 17, 24, 31 approve claims in the amount of $3,082,858.25 for the period of October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025      BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS    /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 __________________________

The Lake County Commissioners will be selling the following vehicles by sealed bid.  Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lake County Commissioners office by 12:00 pm on Monday, January 4, 2026. Sealed bids will be opened in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 1:30 pm on Monday, January 4, 2026. All vehicles are sold “AS IS” with “NO WARRANTY”. All sales are final. Winning bids must be paid by cash or money order. If you have questions regarding the vehicles or would like to arrange to view them, please contact the office at 406-883-7204 or by email to [email protected]         SURPLUS VEHICLE SALE       November 25, 2025    2012 Dodge Charger RWD Police Package 2C3CDXAT1CH234171  204,925 Miles Custom Grill Guard Mouse Smell HEMI V-8   MINIMUM BID $2,500.00    2019 Dodge Charger AWD Police Package 2C3CDXKT1KH600661  154,431 Miles Custom Grill Guard Broken Steering Column   Bad V-8 Engine Will need to be towed  MINIMUM BID $2,000.00    2017 RAM 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Spec Serv Package 1C6RR7XT6GS3330278  220,392 Miles Custom Grill Guard RAM Box Burns Oil  MINIMUM BID $5,000.00    2005 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab XLT 1FTPW14515KD36664  188,626 Miles Bad Transmission Body Rust/Box  MINIMUM BID $1,500.00    2016 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor 1FM5K8AT2GGB81381  143,270 Miles Custom Grill Guard   MINIMUM BID $3,800.00    2017 Ford Expedition 4x4 K9 Vehicle 1FMJU1JT5HEA61507  156,585 Miles Custom Bumper Rear Seats Need Assembled  Sunroof K9 Smell  MINIMUM BID $6,000.00    2009 Chevrolet 3500 RWD Expess Passenger Van 1GAHG39K191181209  18O,681 Miles Clean Interior Some Paint Flaking  MINIMUM BID $4,500.00   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________