Legals for October, 23 2025

LAKE COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR Notice of November 4, 2025, Municipal General Nonpartisan Election, Counting, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator that the Municipal General Nonpartisan Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed on October 15, 2025, to active status voters only. Ballots may be returned in person or by mail to the Election Office at 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm from October 16 th - November 3rd and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 4 th. Voted ballots must be received by the Election Office by 8:00 PM on November 4 th to be counted. Electors will consider the following races for the election: City of Polson: Mayor, City of Ronan: Mayor and the Town of St. Ignatius: two Town Council Members At Large. All positions are for a four-year term. Sample ballots can be viewed at Sample Ballots | Lake County, MT (lakemt.gov). NOTE: The City of Polson canceled elections for city council members, the City of Ronan canceled the elections for city council members. and the Town of St. Ignatius canceled elections for town judge and mayor, these positions will be appointed or elected by acclamation. The following events for the November 4 th Municipal General Election are open to the public and will take place at the Dave Stipe Annex Building in the community room on the first floor. Ballot preparation and hand counting will begin at 1:00 pm on November 4, 2025. Counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on November 10, 2025. The county canvass will be held at the Lake County Courthouse (106 4th Ave E. Polson, MT) in the Commissioner Chambers at 1:30 pm on November 12, 2025. DATED this 2 nd day of September 2025. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 9, 16 & 23, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that the Board will be reviewing and accepting public comments on amendments to the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The Lake County Board of Health will meet to review and accept public comments on the amendments on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dave Stipe Annex-Conference Room 106 located at 500 1st Street East, Polson. All interested people are invited to attend. If you would like to attend but are unable to in person, please email [email protected] to request a virtual link, or call 406-883-7204. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. The Lake County Board of Health will then make a recommendation to the Lake County Board of Commissioners for adoption of the amendments to the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Environmental Health, 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860 or emailed to [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 16 AND 23, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Cause No. 24-0390-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Petitioner AND RAYMOND O FINLEY Respondent/Defendant To: RAYMOND FINLEY last known address if any: 48649 CLARICE PAUL LANE RONAN MT 59864 Name and address of Plaintiffs Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel) TRIBAL CREDIT, PO BOX 278, PABLO, MT. Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: COMPLAINT FOR MONEY OWED.  General Legal Description of Property (if title to or lien on the real property involved) EDUCATION LOAN AGREEMENT PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 23, 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  CARAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, CO.,  Hon: JOHN A. MERCER  Plaintiff  Dept. No.: Cause No.:  V.  2Dv-25-174  GREG GUSTAFSON,  SUMMONS  Defendant  To:  Greg Gustafson  1320 E 4th St  Whitefish, MT 59937  YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the above-named Twentieth Judicial Court, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas C. Orr of Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC, 627 Woody St, Missoula, MT 59802, within twenty one (21) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; 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 23rd  day of July 2025.  By: Rebecca Heins Deputy Clerk of District Court Lake County District Court  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 23, 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the community room (Room 106), located on the 1st floor of the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following items:        PADDOCK & MURPHY CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Ryan O. Murphy & Elizabeth L. Paddock are requesting a conditional use approval for a guest house to exceed more than 1,000 square feet. The request is associated with the addition to an already existing guest house to add a gym and additional bathroom. The +/-5.29-acre lot is in the Finley Point Zoning District located at 34182 Mulligan Point Lane and is legally described as tract 1 of COS 5223 in section 07, T23N, R19W.   HI-NOON PETROLEUM CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Claire Pepper of MMW Architects, on behalf of Dirk Cooper (Hi-Noon Petroleum, Inc), is requesting a conditional use approval for disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on a lakefront lot and impervious surface coverage between 30-49%. The request is associated with the construction of a new single-family residence, guest house, and garage. The +/-1.16-acre lot is in the Finley Point Zoning District located at 31207 Starbright Lane and is legally described as tract of H-1347 in section 18, T23N, R19W.   Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 3, 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 November 3 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 OCTOBER 23, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the community room (Room 106), located on the 1st floor of the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. (Enter from 5th Ave E.) The options for attendance are virtually* or in person.  Agenda item includes:   SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 5 OF THE MILL COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION Carstens & Associates, on behalf of Dunham MT LLC, is proposing to create a (58) fifty-eight lot subdivision from a 47.83-acre property located in Pablo. The lots would range from approximately 8,170 square feet to 22,740 square feet and are proposed for a combination of commercial and residential uses. Nine (9) lots in the center of the proposed division are proposed for a duel use of residential and commercial. A variance to the traffic study requirements is being requested. The property is legally described as lot 5 of The Mill Commercial Subdivision, located within section 02 of T21N, R20W. At this meeting the Planning Board will make a recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or denial of the subdivision application and preliminary plat to the Lake County Board of Commissioners.   Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 3, 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 November 3 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 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 OCTOBER 23, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 8, 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:   FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT On October 8, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Planning Department fee schedule. The amendments include adjusting after the fact fees for regulation violations and adjustments to the subdivision fees. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners 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 all public comments during a public meeting. 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 OCTOBER 23, 30, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 18, 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:  Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26 in Block 8 of the Cochran 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 107 7th Ave NW, Ronan, MT 59864.  Cody L. Brooks and Sarah E. Brooks, 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, successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on October 28, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on October 28, 2021 as Instrument No. 593321, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:    Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services LLC  Assignment Dated: August 15, 2025  Assignment Recorded: August 15, 2025  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 633686    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 October 6, 2025 as Instrument No. 634852, 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 $214,058.07, interest in the sum of $3,530.62, escrow advances of $2,799.72, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,511.43 for a total amount owing of $222,899.84, 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 10th day of October, 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. MT23250  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 24, 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________