Legals for August, 6 2026

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND LOCATION OF Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License 2ND & 3RD LLC (Lisa O’Rourke 50%, Grace Kazer 50%, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License No. 15-860-3769-301 to be operated at 2ND & 3RD, 201 3RD AVE E , Polson, Lake County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-860-3769-301 and the applicant’s name 2ND & 3RD LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before August 9, 2026. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Polson. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. If you have any questions or need information, please feel free to contact Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) at 406-444-6900, or via email at [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 16TH, 23RD, 30TH AND AUGUST 6TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Patricia A. Long; Aimee J. Johnson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Patricia A. Long; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 118 Garfield St, Ronan, MT 59864, Defendants. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: DV-24-2026-0000126-FO To: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Patricia A. Long; Aimee J. Johnson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Patricia A. Long; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 118 Garfield St, Ronan, MT 59864 A lawsuit has been filed against you for amongst other things, foreclosure of real property located in the County of Lake, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 118 Garfield St, Ronan, MT 59864 and is more particularly described as follows: Lots 5 and 6 in Block K of Glacier View Addition, amended Plat No. 51, to the City of Ronan, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee, or 60 days if you are the United States of America, or federal agency), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff`s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. Date: July 7, 2026 /s/CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 23RD, 30TH, AND AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: STEVEN GUY DANIELSON, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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 Anna Marie Danielson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Person Representative C/O Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249 Polson, MT 59860 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 23RD, 30TH, AND AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANATWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL W. HUTCHIN, Aka Mike W. Hutchin, Deceased. CAUSE No. DP-24-2026-000041 Hon. John A. Mercer NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first 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 the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4TH Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, Montana 59860. /s/Brent S. Rowley Brent S. Rowley Personal Representative Estate of Michael W. Hutchin, deceased PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 30TH AND ON AUGUST 6TH AND 13TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Budget meeting notice: The Rollins Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold its 2026-2027 budget meeting on Wednesday, August 12th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rollins Fire Station on Big Lodge Road. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 30TH AND AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180 Polson, Montana 59860 (406) 883-2332 (888) 454-5939 (Fax) [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF GLENDA RAE DUMONTIER, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-45 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representatives, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860. DEBRA LEE DUMONTIER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 30TH AND AUGUST 6TH AUGUST 13TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a FY 2026-2027 preliminary budget public hearing on Aug 12, 2026 from 6:00pm-6:30pm at the Polson Station #1, 25B Regatta Rd, Polson. Draft copies will be available at the meeting. The budget may be amended at this meeting and prior to the final budget public meeting set for August 17th, 2026 from 5:00pm-5:30pm. Any taxpayer or resident in the District may comment at the meeting regarding the budget. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 30TH AND AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE Polson School District is holding an online surplus sale. Please go to the Polson School District website https://www.polson.k12.mt.us/ to view the items and directions to make bids. The online auction will accept bids via email until 3:00 pm Friday August 7, 2026. If you have any questions please contact Business Manager Deb Anderson at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 30TH AND AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP ___________________

MONTANA Confederated Salish & Kootenal Tribal Court JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Nancy Kay Dawes, Deceased. Cause No. 26-0159-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tina Marie Lund has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. The address of the parsonal representative is 702 6th ave E, Polson, MT 59860. All persons having ciaims against the decedent are required to present their claims within 4 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said ciaims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to the personal representative at the address stated above, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court (MCA § 72-3-804). Dated: July 21, 2026 Tina Marie Lund Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, AND 20TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Single Audit Act was established to help ensure that Montana local governments provide transparency and accountability to their taxpayers. The Act requires that all local governments complete and submit Annual Financial Reports to the Department of Administration. The following local government is over 180 days delinquent in filing its 2025 Annual Financial Report: City of Ronan PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that Lake County Environmental Health staff will present a proposed standard variance from requirements contained in the Circular DEQ 4-Montana Standards for Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems, which are adopted by reference in the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The Department is requesting a standard variance be approved to allow staff to permit the Ecojohn Model WC64 wastewater incinerating system without requiring a separate graywater disposal system and without NSF Standard 41 certification as required by Circular DEQ-4 Section 8.5.1 and 8.5.3.2.B. The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Chambers in the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson. All interested people are invited to attend. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to, and additional information may be obtained from, Lake County Environmental Health, 500 First Street E, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236, [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH AND 13TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF RESOLUTION LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT TO DEFRAY ANNUAL COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO POLSON LIGHTING DISTRICTS NOS 19 AND 20, AND DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER ASSESSMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Polson, Montana, will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers or by Zoom meeting if necessary to receive public comment on the proposed Resolution to levy the assessments to defray annual costs of maintenance and electrical power within the City of Polson’s two Lighting Districts Nos. 19 and 20, and delinquent water/sewer/stormwater assessments for the fiscal year 2026- 2027. Written comments will be received at the City Clerk’s office until 4:00 pm on August 13th, 2026. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed Resolution. The Resolution and a description of the boundaries of the Lighting District Nos. 19 and 20 is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st Street E., Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Jodi O’Sullivan, Finance Officer, 406-883-8204 or by email at [email protected]. The City Commission will consider the adoption of the proposed Resolution at its Regular Commission Meeting on the 17th day of August at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Chambers or by Zoom meeting if necessary. Information on how to access the meeting if it is a Zoom meeting will be provided on the published agenda. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH AND 13TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has called for a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Annual Budget (FY27) pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 and 2-9-212 M.C.A. The PRELIMINARY budget hearing will be held on Monday August 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget. The Commission is scheduled to adopt the FINAL budget and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on August 17, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 pm. The proposed budget is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st Street. E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Jodi O’Sullivan, Finance Officer, 406-883-8204, or by e-mail at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH AND 13TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – This is public notice and affirmation that a baby boy has been born on the land in a mortal body to the Katseanes family. The family welcomed their baby earthside on the land of the geographical location commonly known as [Missoula, Montana Republic, united states of America] North America on the 9th day of April in the calendar year 2025 AD. He is happy, healthy and thriving! PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, 20TH AND 27TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE MDT PABLO 93 FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Montana Department of Transportation has applied for a floodplain development permit for a highway safety improvement project at the US Highway 93 and Old Highway 93 intersection south of Pablo. The project includes intersection improvements, roadway widening, and placement of fill within the mapped Mud Creek floodplain. The proposed work is located near the E 1/2 of section 14, T21N, R20W. Information regarding the proposal is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments on the proposal are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, August 21, 2026. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm, the Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Lake County Commissioners meeting room, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: FINLEY POINT ESTATES COVENANT AMENDMENT Finley Point Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. has proposed an amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Finley Point Estates. The proposed amendment would revise Article I, Section 14 of the covenants regarding underground tanks. The existing language prohibits underground tanks of any nature, except approved septic systems. The proposed amended language states: “Underground tanks of any nature are prohibited, except approved septic systems and propane tanks.” Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by August 21, 2026, 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 may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected]. The options for attendance are in person, or virtual attendance by advance arrangement. Please contact the Lake County Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 if you would like inquire about attending the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Scott W. Farago Jason M. Scott GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP 350 Ryman Street • P. O. Box 7909 Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Telephone (406) 523-2500 Telefax (406) 523-2595 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL RAY HERRE, a/k/a Mitchell Herre, Deceased Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-26-47 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 either be mailed to LUANN CORLETT, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, P.O. Box 7909, Missoula, Montana 59807, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. SIGNED this 29th day of July, 2026. /s/ LuAnn Corlett LUANN CORLETT Personal Representative /s/ Scott W. Farago SCOTT W. FARAGO Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH AND 20TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Single Audit Act was established to help ensure that Montana local governments provide transparency and accountability to their taxpayers. The Act requires that all local governments complete and submit Annual Financial Reports to the Department of Administration. The following local government is over 180 days delinquent in filing its 2025 Annual Financial Report: Ronan Library District PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC Justin Kalmbach, Esq. P.O. Box 249 601 1st St East Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 319-2020 Fax: (406) 609-4727 Email: [email protected] MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JAMES EDWIN BRUECKMANN, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-2026-48 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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 Cory Brueckmann, the Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at c/o Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 31st day of August 2026. Cory Brueckmann Person Representative C/O Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249 Polson, MT 59860 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH 13TH AND 20TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS. CARLOS HERNANDEZ, Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 26-0150-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: CARLOS HERNANDEZ Last Known Address, if any: 181 Joscum Ln. #A, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Money Owed General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, AND 20TH 2026 MNAXLP