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Legals for July, 24 2025

Lake County Leader | UPDATED 8 months, 2 weeks AGO
| July 24, 2025 12:00 AM

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No: 25-0100-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION. IN THE MATTER OF DONALD L. GARCIA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald L. Garcia, Deceased Cause No. 25-0100-P  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, DONALD J. GARCIA 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 June, 2025. Donald J. Garcia 20085 Hwy 93 N. Missoula, MT 59805. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 10, 17 &24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a document analyzing three options for cleanup of hazardous building materials in anticipation of redevelopment of the Former George’s Conoco property, located at 63742 U.S. Highway 93 South, Ronan, Montana.   Specific goals of the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) include maintaining a safe environment and cleaning up the property to allow for future reuse. The ABCA document was prepared by DEQ in collaboration the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program.  Cleanup alternatives identified in the ABCA include taking no action, full removal of all asbestos containing material and lead-based paint (if present) from the service station building, and full removal of asbestos along with demolition of the service station building and assessment of underlying soils.   DEQ is proposing Alternative 3, full removal of asbestos and lead-based paint containing materials along with demolition of the service station building and assessment of the underlying soils. DEQ is accepting public comments on the ABCA through July 28, 2025.   For more information or to review the ABCA and associated documents, visit DEQ’s website at: https://www.deq.mt.gov/News/publiccomment-folder/news-article-cleanup-georgesconoco-ronan-july28   Send/Submit Written Comments To:  Montana Department of Environmental Quality  Waste Management & Remediation Division   Brownfields Program  Attn: Patrick Skibicki, Brownfields Project Manager  P.O. Box 200901  Helena, MT 59620-0901  Or to: Patrick Skibicki at [email protected].   WMRD#484470  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Cause No. DP-2025-37 JACK OLIVER PAULSON, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. 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 (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 Wagner Law Firm, P.C., attorneys for the Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4840, Whitefish MT 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 30th day of May 2025. John M. Wagner, PR’s Attorney Donna Mae Oftedahl, PR PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget public hearing on July 30, 2025 from 5:00pm-5:30pm at the Polson Station #1, 25B Regatta Rd, Polson. Draft copies will be available at the meeting. The budget may be amended at this meeting and prior to the final budget public meeting set for August 13th, 2025 from 5:00pm-5:30pm. Any taxpayer or resident in the District may comment at the meeting regarding the budget. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 17 & 24, 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 JULY 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,  LAKE COUNTY    IN RE THE ESTATE OF     DEBORAH F. ROBINSON,    Deceased.   Probate No. DP-25-44    NOTICE TO CREDITORS    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and 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 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 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860.   /s/ Meredith Tinseth  Meredith Tinseth, Personal Representative Estate of Deceased, Deborah F. Robinson. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 17, 24 & 31, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. DP-25-15 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES T. HARRISON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES T. HARRISON. All persons having claims against the said 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 be mailed return receipt requested to Jana T. Harrison, c/o Goodwin Law Offices, L.L.C., PO Box 1131, Helena, MT 59624, or filed with the Clerk of Court. Jana T. Harrison declares under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 9 th day of July, 2025. /s/ Jana T. Harrison, Personal Representative /s/ Annie M. Goodwin, R.N. P.O. Box 1131 Helena, Montana 59624 Attorney for the Personal Representative Mary Rensvold, Clerk of District Court June 27, 2025. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 17, 24 & 31 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on October 28, 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 69 of Jette Lake, a Subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the plat or map thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 42687 Jette Lake Trail, Polson, MT 59860. Joshua Ricks and Kandis Ricks, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on February 26, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on February 26, 2021 as Instrument No. 586039, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC Assignment Dated: April 22, 2025 Assignment Recorded: April 28, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 631380 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 June 10, 2025 as Instrument No. 632059, 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 September 1, 2024, 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 $454,594.04, interest in the sum of $11,851.79, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $17,207.20 for a total amount owing of $483,653.03, 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 25th day of June, 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. MT21910. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 17, 24 & 31 2025. MNAXLP  _________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 13, 2025, at 02:00 PM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  Tract 2 of Jocko Heights Acreage Tracts, a subdivision of 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 71186 Strawberry Lane, Arlee, MT 59821. Tracy Schlemmer, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 12, 2012, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on April 17, 2012 as Instrument No. 520638, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Assignment Dated: January 22, 2025  Assignment Recorded: January 22, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 615057   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 June 20, 2025 as Instrument No. 632292, 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 August 1, 2024, 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 $20,143.45, interest in the sum of $823.37, escrow advances of $3,269.30, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $676.18 for a total amount owing of $24,912.30, 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 7th 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. MT22760 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 17, 24 & 31, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION   AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION   SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, BIGFORK RURAL FIRE DISTRICT SPECIAL BOND AND LEVY ELECTION    Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Bigfork Rural Fire District Special Bond / Levy Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11th, 2025. Late registration begins on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and runs through 12 noon on Monday, September 8th, 2025. Late registration will resume at 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, Tuesday September 9th, 2025, and continue until 8:00 p.m.     To register to vote; update your name, address, or other voter information, submit a Montana Voter Registration Application to the Flathead County Elections Office (mailing address 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901). You may obtain an application by calling the Flathead County Elections Office at 406-758-5535, appearing in person at the Flathead County Elections Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, or downloading the application online at: voterportal.mt.gov and email to [email protected].  The application must be signed before being submitted to the Flathead County Elections Office. If mailing, your application must be postmarked by August 11th, 2025, and received in the Flathead County Elections Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 14th, 2025.     If you are a resident of Lake County and reside within the Bigfork Rural Fire District, you will need to register to vote, update your voter registration, and / or request a replacement / absentee ballot from the Lake County Elections Office,  located at 106 4th Avenue E., Polson, MT 59860 (406-883-7268), by the same means as referenced above, either in person, downloading the application online, or via email [email protected].     All active and inactive** electors of the Bigfork Rural Fire District are entitled to vote in said election.    Ballots will be automatically mailed to active electors only on August 22nd, 2025. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the Flathead County Elections Office or the Lake County Elections Office (if you are a resident of Lake County) to update your information as necessary and to receive a ballot.    *NOTE: AFTER AUGUST 11TH, 2025, YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE AT THE FLATHEAD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE, 290B N MAIN, KALISPELL, MT 59901, IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY. To check your voter registration status, please go to the My Voter Page on the Montana Secretary of State website: https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx. If you are a resident of Lake County, and you are not already registered to vote in Lake County, you must register at the Lake County Elections Office, at their new address (effective August 11th) located at 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860.    **NOTE: Inactive electors may reactivate by completing and submitting a Montana Voter Registration Application; requesting an absentee ballot; or by notifying the Flathead and/or Lake County Elections Office in writing of the elector’s current address in the county.  Dated this 16th day of July, 2025.  Paula Buff, Flathead County Elections Manager    Published as a Legal ad on or about   July 23rd, 31st, 2025, and August 6th, 2025 and July 24, 31 & August 7 in the Daily Inter Lake and Lake County Leader  MNAXLP   __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing with the Lake County Compensation Board on Tuesday, August 19, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, to review salaries paid to elected officials. Please contact the Commissioners office if you have any questions about this meeting 406-883-7204. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24, 31 AND AUGUST 7, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY PAMELA F. DEVORE and DAR-REN W. DEVORE, individually and as trustees of The Revocable Trust of Pamela F. DeVore, Dated October 5, 2007, Plaintiffs, vs. THOMAS E. GALLAWAY, Defendant. Cause No. DV-25-73 Hon. John A. Mercer SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO DEFENDANT THOMAS E. GALLAWAY: A lawsuit has been filed against you. You are hereby summoned to appear and defend the Complaint in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, and to file your answer or motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ attorneys within twenty-one (21) days after completion of service of Summons by Publication; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED this 18th day of June, 2025. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24, 31 & AUGUST 7, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  The St. Ignatius Town Council intends to amend the FY24-25 budget at 6 p.m., August 5, 2025.  Also, the St. Ignatius Town Council intends to adopt the 2025-26 Preliminary Budget at the council meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025.  It will then be available for public review at City Hall or by calling 745-3791.  The Final Budget hearing/adoption is scheduled for the council meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  Citizens are invited to attend the budget hearings and provide written or oral comments.      Mary Leishman  Clerk-Treasurer   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24 & 31, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

School District No. 23  Polson Public Schools   *PUBLIC NOTICE*      RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF  REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY    In Compliance with 20-6-604, MCA, the Polson Board of Trustees of School District No. 23, resolved to sell/dispose of surplus property which is unsuitable for the school purposes of the District.  Items will be sold at a Surplus Property Sale to be held on August 6, 2025 from 8:00 -12:00 p.m. at the Polson Bus Barn, located at 9 9th Ave West, Polson, MT. 59860.  List can be found on the Polson School District website: https://www.polson.k12.mt.us/    List can be found on the school website. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24 & 31, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: CARROLL VARIANCE Pablo Ebeling of Réal Outdoor Solutions, on behalf of Mark and Lisa Carroll of Carroll Family Legacy, is requesting variance approval to allow for impervious surface exceeding 49% in the Upper West Shore Zoning District. The request is associated with the after-the-fact reconstruction of a two-story deck and installation of retaining walls. The parcel is legally described as tracts 7 & 8 on Deed Exhibit H-569 in section 29, T25N, R20W. WINKLEY CONDITIONAL USE John Winkley is requesting a conditional use approval to allow for seasonal use of a temporary dwelling within the Upper West Shore Zoning District. The request is associated with seasonal use of a camper not to exceed 5 months. The structure is located at 24551 US HWY 93 on a +/-220-acre property within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, sub-unit D – Lower Highway Side and is legally described as PT G-LOT 9-10, PT G-LOT 13 & LOTS 11-12 & E2SW4 &S2NWSE LESS TR of section 31, T25N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by August 4, 2025 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after August 4 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are virtual* or in person. Agenda items include: ULLMAN SUBSEQUENT MINOR SUBDIVISION Jacob Feistner from plan4approval, on behalf of Ullman Revocable Living Trust, has proposed a subsequent minor subdivision to create two additional residential lot, three total. The property is located approx. 19 miles north of Polson, along MT HWY 35. A variance to Section X.G. (Lots) and X.I (Access and Transportation) has been requested. The property is legally described as lot 11 of Bear Dance Orchard Tracts, a subdivision located within section 32 of T25N R19W. The Planning Board will review the proposed subdivision and make a recommendation for denial, approval, or conditional approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by August 4, 2025 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after August 4 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OFTHE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS. Joseph T. Doney Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 25-0030-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To:JOSEPH T. DONEY Last Known Address, if any: PO Box 199, Ronan MT 59864 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE AND PROMISSORY NOTE. Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication 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 JULY 24, 31 AND AUGUST 7, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________