Legals for April, 9 2026

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause DV-26-60 Dept. No 2002  Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the name change of Rikki Maude Lahr (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr (Petitioner (your name now). This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr to (name you want) Rikki Maude Fisher. The hearing will be on 4/16/2026 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Date: 2/26/26 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26 AND APRIL 22, 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA. Cause No. 26-0001-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHERRY CLAIRMONT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHERRY CLAIRMONT, Deceased Cause No 26-0001-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Louis Camel 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 the date of the first publication or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative return receipt, and or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederate Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 11 of March 2026. Louis Camel 709 1st Ave SE Ronan, MT 59864. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Mary Rensvold  Clerk of District Court  Lake County Courthouse  106 4th Ave E.  Polson, MT 59860  (406) 883-7254              MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY    In the Matter of the Adoption of:    S.J.S.,                         A Minor.  HOWARD NEBEKER,  TRACY NEBEKER,                             Petitioners,  and  LINDSEY ANN SALOKA,                            Respondent.        Cause No. DA-26-1    Hon. John A. Mercer      SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION    THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT LINDSEY ANN SALOKA.    You are named in a petition to terminate your parental rights and for adoption of the above-named child by the Petitioners.  Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioners everything asked for in the petition.  You must submit your written response to the Clerk of Court and serve a copy on counsel for the Petitioner within 21 calendar days.  Counsel for the Petitioners is Justin Kalmbach of Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 (406) 319-2020.  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.  Failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a waiver of your interest in custody of the child and will result in the court’s termination of your rights to the child.  You are advised that you may qualify for court appointed counsel provided at no cost to you if you are indigent.    WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on this 19th day of March, 2026. Mary Rensvold, Clerk of Court        By: Mary Rensvold   Deputy Clerk  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9, 2026. MNAXL __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution of intention listed below, on the 4th day of May, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT, Room 211. If you would like to submit a comment on the proposed resolution, but are unable to attend in person, you may send it to the address above, or by email to [email protected] with the subject line Resolution 26-15. For more information, please contact the Commissioners office at 406-883-7204. Resolution # 26-15 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, REASSIGNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER TO A SEPARATE DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AND REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, Montana law vests the Board of County Commissioners with general authority to manage the business and concerns of the county in all cases where no other provision is made by law, including the care of county property and administration of county operations, subject to statutory limitations and restrictions, Mont. Code Ann. §7-5-2101;  WHEREAS, Montana’s detention center statutes authorize counties to establish and operate detention centers and to determine their mode of administration, including by (a) establishing in county government the position of a detention center administrator who is answerable to the county governing body, or (b) contracting with a private party, Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2201;  WHEREAS, Montana law further provides that a sheriff shall “take charge of and keep the detention center and the inmates in the detention center, unless the detention center is operated by a private party under §7-32- 2201 or by a detention center administrator or by another local government,” Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2121(7);  WHEREAS, when a detention center administrator model is used, state law vests that administrator with immediate management and control of the detention center, subject to general policies and programs established by agreement and any interlocal agreement, Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2234;  WHEREAS, the Board believes that the current administrative structure of the Lake County Detention Center under the Sheriff’s Office has resulted in maladministration, muddled leadership and accountability, elevated staff turnover rates, and inadequate staff training and oversight, and that restructuring is intended to improve jail conditions, enhance compliance with health and safety requirements, and reduce the risk of future litigation exposure to Lake County; and WHEREAS, the Board further believes that reassigning administration to a dedicated Detention Center Administrator—answerable to this Board—will provide clearer lines of authority, improve accountability, and better position the County to meet statutory obligations concerning the operation, health, and safety of detention facilities and inmates under Title 7, Chapter 32, Part 22, MCA; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners intends to enact a resolution creating, authorizing, and defining a jail administration of the following terms: 1. Creation and Lodging of Authority The Board hereby adopts the detention center administrator model authorized by Mont. Code Ann. § 7-32-2201 and lodges immediate management and control of the Lake County Detention Center in a Detention Center Administrator, subject to general policies approved by the Board.  2. Removal from Sheriff’s Administrative Control Effective on the date stated in Section 9, administrative authority over the Lake County Detention Center—including day to day operations, staff supervision, training, policy implementation, and compliance—is removed from the Sheriff’s Office pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2121(7) and reassigned to the Detention Center Administrator under this resolution.  3. Role and Powers of the Detention Center Administrator The Detention Center Administrator shall exercise the powers set forth in Mont. Code Ann. §7-32-2234, as modified and explicated in that office’s job description, including responsibility for the immediate management and control of the detention center and control over inmates within the facility and during transport or hot pursuit consistent with law. The Administrator shall implement Board approved policies and procedures and ensure staff training and compliance with applicable statutes and standards.  4. Board Oversight and Policy Direction The Administrator is answerable to the Board of County Commissioners, which retains authority under Mont. Code Ann. §-7-5- 2101 to set policies, approve budgets, and manage county business related to the detention center. The Board may adopt or amend operating policies to ensure safe, lawful, and efficient operations.  5. Coordination with the Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff remains the chief law enforcement officer of the County. Nothing in this resolution limits the Sheriff’s statutory law enforcement duties or authority outside detention center administration. The Sheriff and Administrator shall adopt coordination protocols regarding intake, warrants, court transports, emergency responses, and inmate transfers to ensure continuity of operations and public safety.  6. Policies for Health, Safety, and Risk Management The Administrator shall ensure that the detention facility is operated in compliance with Title 7, Chapter 32, Part 22, MCA, including health and safety obligations for inmates and staff, and shall institute quality assurance, incident review, and corrective action processes designed to improve conditions and mitigate litigation risk.  7. Budget and Purchasing The Board shall fund the detention center through the county budget. The Administrator shall prepare and submit an annual budget request and follow county procurement policies. WHEREAS, the Board desires to enact this Resolution of Intention so that the provisions hereof may be published in the manner provided in law, to encourage comments on the proposed measure from the public, written or otherwise, and to hold a public hearing on this subject on the 4th day of May, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Montana: That this Resolution of Intention shall be published in the manner provided by law, public comment shall be accepted, and hearing shall be held on the date and time appearing above. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2026. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LAKE COUNTY William D. Barron, Member Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member Attest: Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED IN THE  LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON  MARCH 26 AND APRIL 2, 9, 2026.  MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BAKER William J. Paul, THE PAUL LAW OFFICE, PLLC , 210 E. Pine Street, Ste. 200, Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 728-0007 [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY - IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BAKER Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-24-17  NOTICE TO CREDITORS - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representatives of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representatives 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 Representatives, c/o PAUL LAW OFFICE, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at 210 E. Pine Street, Ste. 200, Missoula, Montana 59802.  MARY H. BAKER COUNTS AND MARGARET BAKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 26, AND APRIL 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  Lot D of BISON VIEW, 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 36839 Bison View Drive, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865.  Kimberly A. Graham, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Flying Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for American Financial Resources, LLC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns (Global), by Deed of Trust on February 14, 2025, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on February 14, 2025 as Instrument No. 620341 of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:  Assignee: Servis One, Inc. dba BSI Financial Services  Assignment Dated: January 8, 2026  Assignment Recorded: January 8, 2026  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 636420  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 March 5, 2026 as Instrument No. 637410, 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, 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 $449,764.27, interest in the sum of $19,510.30, escrow advances of $1,226.32, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,144.30 for a total amount owing of $473,645.19, 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.   Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.   This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  Dated this 17th day of March, 2026. 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. MT23574  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 2, 9, & 16, 2026. MNAXLP

LAKE COUNTY Election Administrator Notice of Annual School and Special Purpose District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Mail-Ballots, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana that the Annual School District and Special Purpose District Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by mail ballot. Ballots must be returned by mail or in person at the Election Office (Dave Stipe Annex Building, 500 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860) between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM from April 16th - May 4th and 7:00 AM -8:00 PM on Election Day, May 5th. Electors will consider the following trustee races and propositions at said election: Arlee School District 8J-two-3-year positions, Bigfork Elementary School District 38-two 3-year positions and one (unexpired) 2-year position; Charlo School District 7J- three-3-year positions; Ronan School District 30/1- one 3-year position; Ronan School District 30/2-two-3- year positions; St. Ignatius School District 28 two-three-year positions; Arlee Rural Fire District - two-3-year positions; Bigfork Fire District- two- 3-year positions; Chief Cliff Fire Service Area two-3-year positions; Rollins Rural Fire District two-3-year positions; Pleasant View/Lake County Water & Sewer District two-4-year positions. Polson Rural Fire District Levy: Shall the trustees be authorized to impose a new levy, which shall take the place of the expiring levy? The total amount of the levy is approximately $250,000.00 per year. The purposes for which the money will be used are set forth in Section 7-33-2109, MCA, namely, maintenance and procurement of fire protection facilities including insurances, brush trucks, command car, engines for main structure fires, water tenders and pumper trucks; emergency response apparatus, including safety equipment and rescue equipment. The duration of the levy is limited to seven (7) years. If approved the fiscal impact is estimated at: $6.86 per year on a home with a market value of $100,000.00; $20.57 per year on a home with a market value of $300,000.00 and $47.08 per year on a home with a market value of $600,000.00. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 15, 2026. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 6th, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8:00 pm on election day. The following events are open to the public and will take place at the Dave Stipe Annex Building in Conference Room #106. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS450 tabulator will be held at 10:00 am on April 30, 2026. Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the May 6, 2025, School Special District Election will begin Tuesday, May 5th at noon. Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the election office to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time before the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law 500 1st Street E. Polson. MT. 59860 [email protected] (406) 883-7269 www.lakemt.gov/elections LAKE COUNTY Election Administrator shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. The counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on May 11th in Conference Room #106 of the Dave Stipe Annex. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers (Lake County Courthouse 106 4th Ave. E. Polson, MT) at 9:00 am on May 14th. DATED this 27th day of March 2026. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana . 500 1st Street E. Polson. MT. 59860 [email protected] (406) 883-7269 www.lakemt.gov/elections     PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  For  WORKERS COMPENSATON INSURANCE SERVICES    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Polson City Commission of Polson, Montana, will receive requests for proposals (RFP) to provide workers compensation insurance services.    The request for proposals document shall be distributed by the City of Polson City Clerk’s Office only.  All questions must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk’s Office at 106 First Street East, Polson MT, 59860, OR [email protected] .    Respondents can obtain the complete RFP from the City of Polson City Clerk’s Office by e-mailing  [email protected] OR from the City of Polson website at www.cityofpolson.com .    Accordingly, the City of Polson reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory, or inappropriate or not in the City of Polson’s best interest.  The City of Polson also reserves the right to not enter into a Contract. Any contract award will be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications as set forth in the RFP and the best interests of the City of Polson.    Sealed RFPs shall be submitted to the City of Polson City Clerk’s Office at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 on or before April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM.  All RFP envelopes must be sealed and marked with “RFP: Workers Compensation Insurance Services” or the RFP will not be accepted.  Late RFPs will not be accepted.  RFPs will be opened on April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City of Polson Council Chambers.  Faxed, electronic or e-mail RFP’s will not be accepted.    Submitted RFPs must be complete at the time of submission and may not include references to information located elsewhere.  All RFPs will be initially classified as being “responsive” or “non-responsive”. If a given RFP is found to be non-responsive, it will not be considered further.  All RFPs and associated documentation become the property of the City of Polson.  The RFP original shall be signed in ink by a person legally authorized to bind the firm.  All RFPs shall be fully valid and not subject to change for 30 days following the submission date.    Publish Lake County Leader: 4/2/26 and 4/9/26, MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20 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 Alexander Menzel Your Name now Alexander Menzel Petitioner (your name now) Cause No: Dv-26-82 Dept. No.: 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 Alexander First William Chase Middle to (name you want:) Alexander William chase First Middle Menzel Last The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county:) Lake County on May 20, 2026 at 10: 00 am Date: March 25, 2026 Clerk of District Court Deputy Rebeca Young Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE C OUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION CAUSE: 23-0279-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY SCHALL, Deceased. Estate of Rodney Schall, Deceased Cause No. 23-0279-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Joanne Schall has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the above names estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after tge 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 the Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court PO BOX 278 Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 25th of March, 2026. Joanne Schall PO Box 143 Dixon MT 59831, Joanna Schall Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN THE LAAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9, 16, 23, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Steven A Ducharme Deceased. Cause No. 26-0092-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Cause No. 210092-1 Estate of Steve Ducharme , Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, LeAndria Cutfinger 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 31st of March 2026. LeAndria Cutfinger Name 33103 Sophie Moiese Rd Arlee MT 59821. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9, 16, 23, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE:  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners’ Chambers, room 211, at Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution text listed below. If you would like to submit a public comment, but are unable to attend, please email your comments to [email protected] or send them by mail to the address above. If you have any questions regarding this resolution, or would like to see the associated petition, the documents are on file in the Lake County Commissioners Office. Please call 406-883-7204 with any further questions or if you need virtual attendance options.   RESOLUTION NO. 26-17  RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ABANDON A PORTION OF “A” STREET, TOWNSITE OF BIG ARM, MONTANA  WHEREAS, the Lake County Commission has received a petition styled “Petition to Abandon County Road,” from the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, seeking the abandonment of a certain streets shown on the Townsite of Big Arm as further described herein; and,  WHEREAS, Title 7, Chapter 14, Part 26 of the Montana Codes provides the procedure in such circumstances, and,  WHEREAS, the Petition to Abandon County Road seeks abandonment of:  “That certain portion of A street lying north of and adjoining Blocks 4 and 5, lying between the West boundary of Lot 6, Block 4 and the East boundary of Lot 1, Block 5 of the Townsite of Big Arm located in Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, containing 1.42 acres, more or less, as further described on attached Exhibit A.”  And,  WHEREAS, the county may not issue an effective order abandoning the county road unless the same is preceded by notice and public hearing, in conformance with 7-14-2615(2), MCA; and,  WHEREAS, the roadway above-described does not provide access to public lands, public recreational use lands, or to recreational water; and is otherwise in conformance with all requirements of Section 7-14-2602 of the Montana Codes; and,  WHEREAS, the subject Petition appears to have been executed by the only adjacent landowner, as set forth in Section 7-14-2615 (4), MCA; and,  WHEREAS, if the petition therefor is granted, the abandonment, if granted, shall not affect the right of any public utility to continue to maintain its plant and equipment in the roadway, as required by law.  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:  That Lake County intends to abandon the above-described road in the Townsite of Big Arm, Montana, subject to the reservations of law, granting the said Petition to Abandon, subject to the public hearing required by law; and,  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake County Commission will take up consideration of the subject Petition and hold public hearing thereon at its meeting on the 11th day of May, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 Room 211, and that notice thereof and of the Commission’s intention be published pursuant to Section 7-1-2121 of the Montana Codes.  Dated this 31st day of March 2026.  BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  William D. Barron, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member    Attest:   Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9, 16, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

The Plains Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 pm in the Town Hall, 101 W Lynch Street, Plains, MT. The Board will consider the following agenda item and make a recommendation to the Plains Town Council, who will take final action. The Plains Planning Board have completed an update to the Town of Plains Comprehensive Plan (Growth Policy) and are seeking resident input on the plan, prior to final review and adoption. The Town of Plains Comprehensive Plan (Growth Policy) is a long-range plan, meant to help guide land use decisions and focus the community’s vision for the next five years. The growth policy is not a regulatory document and cannot be used solely to make decisions on proposed land use projects or development, but it is the necessary foundation for all other land use regulations. Copies of the draft document are available for public review at Town Hall, and on the Town’s website. Verbal or written comments may be given at the public hearing. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted and should be received by 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026, and may be sent to the Town of Plains, PO Box 567, Plains, MT, 59859 or emailed to Kevin Angland at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK VALLEY PRESS ON APRIL 8, 15, 2026. MNAXLP

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFESERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO MT CAUSE NO 260066P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA SWONSON Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha Swonson Deceased Cause No 260066P Notice is here by given that the undersigned Jeffrey Swonson has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative withing 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 re receipt and or to the Clerk of Court of the Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court PO Box 278 Pablo Montana 59855 DATED this 31st of March 2026 Jeffrey Swonson 2127 37th Ave Missoula MT 59804 Jeffrey Swonson Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 8 15 22 2026 MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   Notice of the sale of real property that is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given by Ryan D. Purdy, Attorney at Law, of Frampton Purdy Law Firm, Trustee, pursuant to the provisions of the Small Tract Financing Act of Montana (§71-1-301, et. seq., M.C.A.).    TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on the 2nd day of July 2026, at 11:15 a.m. at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, Montana:    A parcel of land in Government Lot 7 and the NE¼SE¼ of Section 2, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana further shown and described as being Parcel E on Deed Exhibit H-1349, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana.    Commonly known as: 11732 MT HWY 83, Bigfork, MT 59911.     (herein the “Property”)    PARTIES: As to the Deed of Trust and Modification of Deed of Trust involved herein, the Grantor(s) is JCM DEVELOPMENT LLC. The Grantor(s) conveyed said Property to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to THREE RIVERS BANK OF MONTANA, by Deed of Trust dated October 12, 2022, and recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana on October 12, 2022 under Microfile No. 601643, and as modified in that Modification of Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2025 and recorded March 18, 2025 under Microfile No. 630766, records of Lake County, Montana. Ryan D. Purdy has been named as Successor Trustee.     AMOUNT DUE: As of the 2nd day of  March 2026, the amount due on the Loan, as amended/modified from time to time, is $517,112.34, inclusive of i) principal in the amount of $456,391.30, ii) interest totaling $54,025.46, iii) late payment penalties totaling $297.00, and iv) other fees and expenses advanced of $6,398.58, plus accruing interest at $19.1630 per diem together with late charges, and others costs and fees that may be advanced through the date of sale.     The Beneficiary anticipates it may disburse such additional amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the Property and its security interest therein and prosecute its rights and remedies. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and as modified by the Modification of 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.     DEFAULT: Grantor has defaulted under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and as modified by that Modification of Deed of Trust. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made consist of the following:    Failure to pay regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest on and since May 20, 2025; together with late fees thereon.  Failure to pay the assessed property taxes and special assessments against the Property on and since the 2025 tax year.    ELECTION TO SELL: Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Successor Trustee to sell the above-described Property to satisfy the Grantor’s obligations.    TERMS OF SALE: 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 in cash at the time of sale, excepting that Beneficiary may bid via credit bid up to the total amount owed on the Loan. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the Property on the 10th day following the sale.  RIGHT TO CURE: The Grantor(s), successor in interest to the Grantor(s), or any other person having an interest in the Property, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, may have the right to cure the default by paying to the Beneficiary or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due to the Beneficiary, including costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due to the Beneficiary had no defaults occurred. In the event that the defaults are cured as stated above, the Trustee’s Sale will be cancelled, as provided by §71-1-312, MCA.    POSTPONEMENT OF SALE: 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.    PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9, 16, 23, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALLISH AND KOOENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO MONTANA IN THE RE INTEREST OF: D.M., D.M Jr TALIA RICHARDSON petitioner/Plaintiff and Cause No 26-0006-YG SUMMONS FOR SERIVE BY PUBLICATION DOMINIC MARTINEZ, CORRENE ROTH Respondents/Defendants. To: CORRENE ROTH last know address if any PO Box 13 Elmo, MT 59915 Name and address of Plaintiffs Counsel or Plaintiff (in no counsel) TALIA RICHARDSON Explain object of Complaint/Petition: PETION FOR YOUTH GUARDIANSHIP General legal description of property: N/A (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved. Deadline: The above named person has 15 days from the last publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays Sunday and Tribal legal holiday) in which to answer and defend could result in judgement of default. Court information: CSKT Tribal Court 42487 Complex Blvd Pablo MT 59855. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 9, 16, 23, 2026. MNAAXLP  __________________________