Legals for September, 25 2025

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 __________________________

Montana  20TH Judicial District Court, Lake County  Cause No: DV 25-208 Dept No. Judge Owen Notice of Hearing on Name Change  In the Matter of the Name Change of Joanie Blaine Marquardt (your name now) Joanie Blaine Marquardt (Petitioner (your name now)  This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a name change from (your name now) Joanie Blaine Mercer to (name you want) Joanie Mercer Marquardt. The hearing will be on 10/22/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date 9/5/25 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 18, 25, AND OCTOBER 2 & 9, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Number of the Judicial District where you are filing Lake County Name of the county where you are filing In the Matter of the Name Change of Cause No.: DV 25-210 Michel Williamson Your Name now Dept. No.: 2 Michel Williamson Petitioner (your name now) 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:) Grace Michel Williamson First Middle to (name you want:) Grace Michelle Williamson First Middle Last Last The hearing will be on (date) 10/30/2025 at (time) 10:00 a.m.10/30/2025 The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county:) Lake County. Dated September 9,2025. Mary Rensvold Clerk of the District Court. PUBLISED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 18, 25 AND OCTOBER 2 & 9, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT  LAKE COUNTY    IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:    JOSEPH EDWARD BUCKBEE MODERIE,                               PETITIONER,    v.    MERCEDES NICOLE MODERIE,                                                          RESPONDENT.    CAUSE NO. DR-25-85    SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION      NOTICE TO: Respondent Mercedes Nicole Moderie.   You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage.  Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the Petition.  You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days.  The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice.  If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day.  You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court, Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue E., Polson, MT 59860.  DATED this 12th day of September, 2025. MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 18, 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF:    SUSAN RAUB FORTNER,    Petitioner.    CAUSE No. DV-25-219    Hon. JOHN A. MERCER    NOTICE OF HEARING    TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED HEREIN:    The Petition of SUSAN RAUB FORTNER, born January 28, 1958 in Greeley, Colorado, now residing in Polson, Montana, requesting to change her name to SUSAN GAYE RAUB, filed in the above entitled Court, has been set for hearing in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Montana, for the 30th day of October, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and objections thereto may be filed by anyone who can show to the Court good reason against such change of name.    DATED this 12th day of September, 2025.    2OTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT  MARY RENSVOLD, CLERK OF COURT      BY: /S/ MARY RENSVOLD PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 9 & 16, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

**Press Release** September 11, 2025 LAKE COUNTY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE DUBLIN GULCH RD, LOWER MOIESE VALLEY ROAD AND NORTH RESERVOIR ROAD As a result of the previously received $13 Million dollar grant from the USDOT Federal Highway Administration, Lake County has had several projects underway to reconstruct and pave the first 1 1/3 miles of Lower Moiese Valley Road; the entirety of Dublin Gulch Road; and North Reservoir Roads including an additional bike lane. The good news: The long summer disruptions on Dublin Gulch and Moiese Vally Roads is nearly over! Paving is complete and guardrails and striping work is expected to be finished within the next week or two! Restoration of vegetation and other clean-up will proceed this fall but are not expected to have any significant impacts on traffic. The Commissioners would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding through the various difficulties encountered in getting these two projects complete; and are confident that the improved road conditions will be greatly appreciated. North Reservoir Road: Reconstruction of this 3.6-mile road started this week. The finished road will be widened to include a 4-foot, striped bike lane, including a separate bridge structure to connect with Back Road. It is expected to be a 6-to-8-week project. Cyclists are asked to avoid using this route during construction. Motorists, including those accessing the transfer station off of North Reservoir from the West, are advised to remain aware of construction – especially between Skyline and the entrance to the Transfer Station - and should plan their route using HWY 93, where a lane should remain open to the entrance. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Tax Increment District Annual Report    The FY2025 annual report of the City of Polson Tax Increment District was presented to and approved by the Polson City Commission at its September 15, 2025 meeting.  The report is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the city clerk or on the city’s website www.cityofpolson.com on the administration and finance page.  If you have questions please contact Jodi O’Sullivan Finance Officer at 406-883-8204. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN DUCHARME, Deceased. Cause No. 25-0147 P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melvin Ducharme. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Brian Ducharme has been appointed Personal Representative of the above names estate. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt request and or to the Clerk of the Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278 Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 6th of August, 2025. Brian Ducharme Personal Representative Subscribed and Sworn before me this 6th day of August, 2025. Angela R Bossy Notary Public for the state of Montana. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER  2 & 9, 2025. MNAXLP

Notice of 2nd Public Hearing – Lake County Grant Application – Arlee/Lake County Water & Sewer District The Lake County Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Commissioner’s Chambers on the second floor of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave East in Polson, for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding a proposed application to the Montana Departments of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. CDBG funds will be used to update the system’s collections system and sewage lagoons as proposed in the District’s recently updated Preliminary Engineering Report. At the hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the scope of the project, proposed activities, and budget. The project was initially proposed at a previous public hearing held by the Commission to gather public input and identify needs for projects that would better serve the citizens of Lake County. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the proposed project. The County Commissioners are especially interested in receiving input from low-moderate income persons who may be impacted by the project. At the close of the hearing, the Commission will entertain a resolution to submit the application for the project as proposed. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 5:00 PM on Monday, October 6, 2025 addressed to the Lake County Commission or by email to [email protected]. Anyone who would like more information on this project or who wants to submit questions or comments should contact Billie Lee, Director of Grants and Special Projects, 406-872-2362 or by email at [email protected]. Those persons requiring elevator access to the hearing may gain entrance through the Sheriff’s Department on the north side of the building. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No. 25-0218-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS RAYMOND ANTISTE . NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Antiste, Deceased Cause No. 25-0218-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Mary Antiste has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All Persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the 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, PO Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 16th of September, 2025. Mary Antiste PO Box 1285 Polson Montana 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2 & 9, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

St. Ignatius Public Schools may employ individuals who are related to current school board trustees during the 2025–26 school year. In accordance with § 2-2-302, MCA, any trustee who is related to an applicant will abstain from the hiring decision. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Deceased. Dept. No. ______ Cause No. DP-25-57 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 (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 JANICE G. PHILLIPS, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Goodrich & Reely, PLLC, 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15th day of September, 2025. Janice G. Phillips Personal Representative GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for the Personal Representative By: Shane N. Reely, Esq. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2 & 9, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED  The Board of Commissioners are seeking letters of interest from individuals interested in serving on the White Swan Maintenance District Executive Committee. Interested individuals must be landowners within the district. For more information, or questions, please contact the Commissioners office at 406-883-7204 or by email to [email protected].   You may send your letter of interest to:  Lake County Commissioners  106 4th Avenue East  Polson, MT 59860    Letters of interest must be received no later than October 24, 2025.   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________