Legals for July, 31 2025

NOTICE OF FINAL BUDGET MEETING The Board of Trustees of the Arlee Joint School District #8 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on August 19, 2025 at the Arlee High School Library at Arlee Schools for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget of the District. The meeting of the Trustees may be continued from day to day until the District’s final budget is adopted. Any taxpayer in the District may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. Lonnie Morin, District Clerk. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a FY 2025-2026 final budget public hearing on August 13, 2025 from 5:00pm-5:30pm at the Polson Station #1, 25B Regatta Rd, Polson. Draft copies will be available at the meeting. The final budget will be read at this meeting. Any taxpayer or resident in the District may comment at the meeting regarding the budget. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31 AND AUGUST 7, 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 __________________________

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 __________________________

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 __________________________

Legal Notice  Announcement of Public Meeting and Comment Period  Flathead Electric Cooperative seeks public input on its draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) in accordance with House Bill 490, passed during the 2025 Montana Legislative Session.   The draft WMP is open for public comment from July 24, 2025, to September 6, 2025. The draft WMP plan can be reviewed, and comments can be submitted, online at flatheadelectric.com/WMP.  A public meeting providing information about the draft WMP will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Community Room located at 2510 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana. For more information, visit flatheadelectric.com/WMP or contact: Katie Pfennigs, Community Relations Manager, Phone: 406-751-4401, Email: [email protected].   PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31, 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 Final Budget Meeting  Valley View School District 35 Notice of Final Budget Meeting. The Board of Trustees of Valley View School District #35 will meet at the Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Valley View School to consider and adopt the final budget of the Elementary School District for 2025-2026. The meeting of the Trustees may be continued from day to day until the final adoption of the District’s 2025-2026 budget. Any Taxpayer in the district may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against any part of the budget. (MCA-20-9-115) PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 31, 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 __________________________