Legals for September, 11 2025
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 6 months, 4 weeks AGO
CS&KT TRIBAL LANDS DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Appraisal Services The Tribal Lands Department is soliciting bids to perform Appraisal Services. Bids are due by September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 pm. This notice is furnished to acquaint bidders with some of the requirements of the proposed contract. If bidders wish to submit a bid proposal or have questions, please call DesiRae Nault at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1049. A bidder must be prepared to assume full responsibility for the success of the operation under the terms of the contract at the prices bid. If the wording of this notice disagrees with the contract, the contract is final and binding. SCOPE OF WORK Appraisal services is to provide an unbiased professional opinion to determine the fair market value of any real property interest and to conduct an analysis or consulting assignment to real property decisions based on current market conditions. Appraisals that conforms to the USPAP Standards and the Federal Land Acquisition (Yellow Book) Standards. THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE BID, however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. TIMEFRAME The Contractor shall begin work as soon as practicable after receiving the approved contract and notice to proceed. Reports shall be completed by the contract expiration date. BID SUBMITTAL All bids must be addressed and mailed or drop off to Tribal Lands Department, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; bid opening will be located at the Tribal Lands Office (Conference Room). All Bids must be labeled on the outside as “Bid for 2025 Appraisal” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for bid acceptance will be September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 PM. At which no other bids will be accepted and bid opening will commence. Bidders need not be present at the bid opening to be awarded the contract. The contract award shall be based on the best value expected from a bidder capable of completing the work on all planting blocks. The successful bidder is required to submit, failing to have following criteria will result in an unsuccessful bid. A completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Certificate(s) of Insurance for workers’ compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 21, 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
CS&KT TRIBAL LANDS DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS The Tribal Lands Department is soliciting bids to perform Phase 1 Environmental assessments. Bids are due by September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 pm. This notice is furnished to acquaint bidders with some of the requirements of the proposed contract. If bidders wish to submit a bid proposal or have questions, please call DesiRae Nault at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1049. A bidder must be prepared to assume full responsibility for the success of the operation under the terms of the contract at the prices bid. If the wording of this notice disagrees with the contract, the contract is final and binding. SCOPE OF WORK An environmental site assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities that addresses both the underlying land as well as physical improvements to the property by visual observations, historical use reviews and regulatory records. THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE BID, however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. TIMEFRAME The Contractor shall begin work as soon as practicable after receiving the approved contract and notice to proceed. Reports shall be completed by the contract expiration date. BID SUBMITTAL All bids must be addressed and mailed or drop off to Tribal Lands Department, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; bid opening will be located at the Tribal Lands Office (Conference Room). All Bids must be labeled on the outside as “Bid for 2025 Phase 1” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for bid acceptance will be September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 PM. At which no other bids will be accepted and bid opening will commence. Bidders need not be present at the bid opening to be awarded the contract. The contract award shall be based on the best value expected from a bidder capable of completing the work on all planting blocks. The successful bidder is required to submit, failing to have following criteria will result in an unsuccessful bid. A completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Certificate(s) of Insurance for workers’ compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 21, 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
CS&KT TRIBAL LANDS DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Surveying Services The Tribal Lands Department is soliciting bids to perform Surveying Services. Bids are due by September 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm. This notice is furnished to acquaint bidders with some of the requirements of the proposed contract. If bidders wish to submit a bid proposal or have questions, please call DesiRae Nault at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1049. A bidder must be prepared to assume full responsibility for the success of the operation under the terms of the contract at the prices bid. If the wording of this notice disagrees with the contract, the contract is final and binding. SCOPE OF WORK A land survey is used to locate, describe, and map out the boundaries of a piece of land. It also includes of the dimensions of the parcel, as well as any physical features, both natural and manufactured (buildings and other improvements). THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE BID, however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. TIMEFRAME The Contractor shall begin work as soon as practicable after receiving the approved contract and notice to proceed. Reports shall be completed by the contract expiration date. BID SUBMITTAL All bids must be addressed and mailed or drop off to Tribal Lands Department, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; bid opening will be located at the Tribal Lands Office (Conference Room). All Bids must be labeled on the outside as “Bid for 2025 Survey” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for bid acceptance will be September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 PM. At which no other bids will be accepted and bid opening will commence. Bidders need not be present at the bid opening to be awarded the contract. The contract award shall be based on the best value expected from a bidder capable of completing the work on all planting blocks. The successful bidder is required to submit, failing to have following criteria will result in an unsuccessful bid. A completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Certificate(s) of Insurance for workers’ compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 21, 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
CS&KT TRIBAL LANDS DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TITLE INSURANCE & RESEARCH The Tribal Lands Department is soliciting bids to perform Title Insurance & Research. Bids are due by September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 pm. This notice is furnished to acquaint bidders with some of the requirements of the proposed contract. If bidders wish to submit a bid proposal or have questions, please call DesiRae Nault at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1049. A bidder must be prepared to assume full responsibility for the success of the operation under the terms of the contract at the prices bid. If the wording of this notice disagrees with the contract, the contract is final and binding. SCOPE OF WORK The policy and research is meant to insure against financial loss or damage occurring from title defects: covering all but not limited to the common claims filed against a title including outstanding taxes or liens, encumbrances, or defects in a property’s title or actual ownership during a land acquisition transaction. THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE BID, however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. TIMEFRAME The Contractor shall begin work as soon as practicable after receiving the approved contract and notice to proceed. Reports shall be completed by the contract expiration date. BID SUBMITTAL All bids must be addressed and mailed or drop off to Tribal Lands Department, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; bid opening will be located at the Tribal Lands Office (Conference Room). All Bids must be labeled on the outside as “Bid for 2025 Title Insurance” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for bid acceptance will be September 18th, 2025 at 4:30 PM. At which no other bids will be accepted and bid opening will commence. Bidders need not be present at the bid opening to be awarded the contract. The contract award shall be based on the best value expected from a bidder capable of completing the work on all planting blocks. The successful bidder is required to submit, failing to have following criteria will result in an unsuccessful bid. A completed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Certificate(s) of Insurance for workers’ compensation insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 21, 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAUSE NO. DP-25-51 JOSEPH J. HALVERSON, DECEASED DEPT. NO. 2002 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Deborah A. Robertson, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 11th day of August, 2025. Deborah A. Robertson, Personal Representative MONTANA ELDER LAW, INC. Makenzi Mansfield, Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ___
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Mary Gibbons, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-49 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Lori Osterday, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of August 2025. /s/ Lori Osterday Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP By /s/ C Mark Hash Attorneys for the personal representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 28 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on January 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the on the Front Steps Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County County, Montana: Lot A6 of “VERGERONT RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1”, 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. TOGETHER WITH an undivided 1/12th interest in Phase 1 Park of Vergeront Ranch Subdivision Phase 1, 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. Alexander Mayorga, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Fidelity National Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration, Inc. (MERS), as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on March 2, 2007, and recorded on March 7, 2007 as Microfilm #: 477627. The beneficial interest is currently held by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Certificate Trustee of Bosco Credit II Trust Series 2010-1. Brian G. Sayer of The Sayer Law Group, P.C., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning November 1, 2009, 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of June 16, 2025 is $169,283.17 which consists of: Unpaid Principal Balance: $61,872.00, Interest: $103,411.10, Late Charges: $3,975.07, Other Fees: $ 25.00. TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $169,283.17, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be 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 Grantors. 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 charges 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, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and 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. Dated: August 7, 2025. Brian G. Sayer The Sayer Law Group, P.C. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
Lake County Election Administator Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration for the Nonpartisan Municipal General Election Notice is hereby given that *regular registration for the Municipal General Election to be held on November 4, 2025, will close at 5:00 pm, on October 6, 2025. Persons who wish to register or need to update registration information may do so by submitting a voter registration application by mail (500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860), by email to [email protected], or by coming into the Lake County election office during regular registration. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application indicating the voter’s current address and submitting it to the county election office. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register and vote in the election during late registration by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office, Room 101 of the Dave Stipe Annex Building located at 500 1st Street East Polson, MT until 8 PM on Election Day. However, late registration is closed between noon and 5 pm on the day before Election Day (November 3, 2025). On Election Day, November 4, 2025, late registration resumes at the Election Office and is available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All active and inactive** electors who reside in the City of Polson, City of Ronan, and the Town of St. Ignatius are eligible to vote in said election. Ballots will be automatically mailed to active status electors only on October 15 th. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. DATED this 2nd day of September 2025. Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA ADEA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Co., V. Plaintiff, QUINCY WEATHERWAX and JOHN and JANE DOES 1-10, Cause No.: 25-0089-CE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND ORDER OF PRESERVATION Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Eviction and Damages against you in Tribal Court. A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT FOR EVICTION AND DAMAGES AND REQUEST FOR ORDER OF PRESERVATION IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS AND IS HEREBY SERVED UPON YOU. The Plaintiff claims that it gave you notice on the 24th day of February, 2025, that pursuant to law applicable to rental agreements it was terminating the rental agreement and seeking damages and your eviction from the premises you are occupying located at 41652 US Hwy. 93 Frontage Rd., Lot 23, Ronan, MT 59864. You are hereby notified that you have 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Tribal holidays) from the date of service of this Summons and Order of Preservation with attached Complaint For Damages and Eviction in which to file your Answer to the Complaint with the Tribal Court. You are advised to go to an attorney for help in writing your Answer and in deciding what to do. If you disagree with anything in the Complaint and want the Court to hear your side of the case, you must write your Answer and file it with the Tribal Court within the given 15 days. If you do not file an Answer within the time allowed, the Court will schedule a default hearing and may issue an Order for Eviction. If a Default Judgment and Order for Eviction is issued, the Tribal Police will accompany the Plaintiff to evict you from the Plaintiff’s rental property. THE COURT NOW HEREBY ORDERS YOU, THE DEFENDANTS, TO PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AND PREMISES DESCRIBED ABOVE AND TO REFRAIN FROM REMOVING OR DAMAGING ANY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S PROPERTY DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS ACTION. IF YOU FAIL TO PRESERVE THE PROPERTY OR IF YOU REMOVE ANY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S PROPERTY FROM THE PREMISES, THE COURT MAY FIND YOU IN CONTEMPT AND PUNISH YOU ACCORDINGLY. SO ORDERED this 25th day of August 2025. CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENA! TRIBAL TRIBES By: BD: Judge of Tribal Court COURT SEAL FLATHEAD ON Summons by Publication and Order of Preservation PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________