Legals for December, 18 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 __________________________

The Arlee/Lake County Water and Sewer District intends to file an application for federal financial assistance with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service.  The project includes improvements to the sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment lagoons.  Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to the Arlee/Lake County Water and Sewer District at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. MT22949 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT  LAKE COUNTY    United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture,    Plaintiff,    v.   Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Gloria J. Morris; Terrance Berger; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as:   514 5th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864,    Defendants.  SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION     Case No.: DV-25-179    To: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Gloria J. Morris; Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 514 5th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864     A lawsuit has been filed against you for amongst other things, foreclosure of real property located in the County of Lake, State of Montana.  The real property has an address of 514 5th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864 and is more particularly described as follows:    The West 150 feet of that portion of the SW1/4NE1/4 of Section 2, Township 20 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at a point 829.5 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the SW1/4NE1/4 of said Section 2, on the East line of said 40 acres, thence West at right angles 534 feet to Sixth Street (now 25th Street) of Clairmont’s Addition to the City of Ronan, thence South at right angles along said Sixth (now 25th) Street 80 feet, thence East at right angles 534 feet to the East line of said forty acres, thence North 80 feet to the point of beginning.  Further described as being all that portion of the above described land lying West of the 10 foot Alley between 24th and 25th Streets as conveyed by D. H. Morris, et ux to the City of Ronan by instrument recorded in Book 19 Misc., Page 130, records of Lake County, Montana.    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, or 60 days if you are the United States of America, or federal agency), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint 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.      Date: November 13, 2025  /s/ CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECENMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY  Cause No- DG 25-13 Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Minor Child  In the matter of the Guardianship of Arica R Hundahl (Childs name)   Debbie Stoneman Petitioner THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO: DEBBIE STONEMAN, KAYLA J WALTON  NOTICE IS GIVEN to both parents of the minor child (ren) above referenced and all of their interested persons that Petitioner has filed a petition with the Clerk of the Court to become the guardian of the minor Child (ren). The hearing on the Petitioner will be held at Lake County Courthouse 106 4th Ave E, Polson MT in Lake County on the following date and time. Date 1/14/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner being granted. Dated 11/17/25 By: Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM On the front steps of the County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  Lot 21 of OLSSON ADDITION to the City of Ronan, 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 620 2nd Place Sw, Ronan, MT 59864.  Deniel Reum, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Sterling Savings Bank dba Sterling Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 4, 2012, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on June 5, 2012 as Instrument No. 521608, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:    Assignee: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC  Assignment Dated: November 14, 2025  Assignment Recorded: November 18, 2025  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 635622    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 November 20, 2025 as Instrument No. 635676, 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 May 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 $87,021.70, interest in the sum of $2,030.48, escrow advances of $2,390.43, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $174.74 for a total amount owing of $91,617.35, 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 canceled.  The 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 24th day of November, 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. MT21528   PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO WATER USERS FLATHEAD RIVER, BELOW FLATHEAD LAKE BASIN 76L The Water Court has extended the deadline to file objections in Basin 76L Flathead River, below Flathead Lake - Preliminary Decree from January 27, 2026 to April 27, 2026. This is the second extension, and it applies to everyone within Basin 76L. If you have questions, please call the Montana Water Court at 1-800-624-3270 or 1-406-586-4364. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance is an option) on the following item:    LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT  On September 10, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Commissioners passed a resolution of intention on December 2, 2025.  The amendments included Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5.4 of the lakeshore protection regulations pertaining to the definitions, procedures, and existing non-conforming structures.  The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt the amendments with the modifications made during the meeting.      The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Staff’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation and the proposed amendments for conformance with the criteria for issuance of a permit found in 75-7-207, MCA, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of adoption. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES, CAUSE NO. 22-0197-CV Petitioner, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION -VS2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN KMHDU4AD3AU929751 AND FIVE HUNDRED, THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS, Respondent, IN REM. Stephanie Nacole Dupuis, Potential Owner or Claimant. THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES SEND GRETTINGS TO: STEPHANIE NACOLE DUPUIS, Potential Owner or Claimant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to file a verified answer to the pending PETITION FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE identified above within 14 days of the last publication date of this summons. Failure to file an answer within 14 days may bar the owner or claimant from presenting evidence at any subsequent evidentiary hearing. If a verified answer is not filed with the tribal court 14 days, the Court may consider the lack of response a denial of interest in the property. Upon Motion of the Tribes, the relief requested in the Petitions may be granted by default judgment and the identified property forfeited to the Tribes. A copy of the petition may be obtained by contacting the Tribal Court. Witness my hand and seal of the Tribal Court this CEDERATED SALISHKOOTENAI TRIBES TRIBAL CONFED COURT SEAL RESERVATIO ATHEAD. 30th day of July 2025. Malia Hamel. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Casey L. Emerson  P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  Phone: (406) 883-4395  [email protected]  Attorney for Petitioners      MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY    IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF    AUSTIN DENTLER,   A Minor,      LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ,  Co-Petitioners.      Cause. No.  DV-25-286  Dept. No. 1      NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD    NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child.    The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear.  DATED this 16th day of December, 2025.  CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.    Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Casey L. Emerson  P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  Phone: (406) 883-4395  [email protected]  Attorney for Petitioners      MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY    IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF    TALAINA DENTLER,   A Minor,      LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ,  Co-Petitioners.      Cause. No.  DV-25-287  Dept. No. 1      NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD    NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child.    The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear.  DATED this 16th day of December, 2025.  CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.    Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioners  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Casey L. Emerson  P.O. Box 879  Polson, MT 59860  Phone: (406) 883-4395  [email protected]  Attorney for Petitioners      MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY    IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF    TYLER DENTLER,   A Minor,      LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ,  Co-Petitioners.      Cause. No.  DV-25-288  Dept. No. 1      NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD    NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child.    The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear.  DATED this 16th day of December, 2025.  CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C.  Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioners  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________