Legals for February, 12 2026

Megan S. Winderl  CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C.  99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor  Hamilton, MT 59840  (406) 218-4888  [email protected]  [email protected]    Attorney for Personal Representative    MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LAKE COUNTY      In the Matter of the Estate of    SHARON ANN SCAMMON,    Deceased.    Probate No. DP-2025-55    Dept. No. 2001    NOTICE TO CREDITORS      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 be mailed to Kim Cellini, the Personal Representative, in care of CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C., 99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, 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 ____10th________ day of November, 2025.    Kim Cellini       CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C.  Attorney for Personal Representative      By: Megan S. Winderl PUBLISJED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  LOT 7 IN BLOCK 6 OF CROMWELL VILLA SITE, 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 44142 Buffalo Road, Dayton, MT 59914.  Joseph Slonaker and Amber Slonaker, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship , as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Radian Settlement Services Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, A Division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on January 12, 2024 (the “DOT”), and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on January 26, 2024, as Instrument No. 609239, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:   Assignee: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing  Assignment Dated: July 29, 2025  Assignment Recorded: July 29, 2025  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 633018,   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 December 26, 2025 as Instrument No. 636256, 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 July 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 $500,215.97, interest in the sum of $23,621.91, escrow advances of $13,685.93, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $580.00 for a total amount owing of $538,103.81, 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.  The 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 for up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 6th day of January, 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. MT23472 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA RIBAL DREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) ( ( VS. Cause No. 24-0208-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION DARIANN DALLY. Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: DARIANN DALLY. Last Known Address, if any: 905 12th SE #39, Jamestown, ND 58401 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint General Legal Description of Property: Education 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 JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED PARK BOARD The Lake County Commissioners are seeking citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Lake County Park Board (two positions). The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board through Thursday February 26, 2026. The applicant must be a resident of Lake County. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance is an option) on the following item: LAKE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On December 10, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Subdivision Regulations. The amendments included Sections II, III, IV, VI, VII, IX, and X of the Lake County Subdivision Regulations pertaining to the general procedures, divisions of land exempt from subdivision review, review procedures for minor subdivisions, condominium subdivisions, review procedure for subdivisions created by rent or lease, overall development plan for phased subdivisions, and design and improvements. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt the amendments with the modifications made during the meeting. The Lake County Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Intention on January 27, 2026. The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Staff’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of adoption to adopt the amendments. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually.PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that Bruce Jones and Jacqueline McLean Jones, owners of Tract 9 on Certificate of Survey No. 5949 in Section 10, Township 23 North, Range 19 West P.M.M., are requesting a variance from requirements contained in the Administrative Rules of Montana Sub-Chapter 9, Subdivisions/On-Site Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems, which are adopted by reference in the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The property owners submitted a wastewater treatment system permit application to connect an additional one-bedroom living unit to the existing septic system, thereby increasing the design flow. A variance was granted in 2002 to allow the drainfield to be located less than 100 feet from Station Creek to serve the existing single living unit. The current variance request is to allow a second living unit and to expand the existing septic system, which would result in the drainfield being located approximately 81 feet from Station Creek. The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dave Stipe Annex, 500 1st Street E, Room 106, Polson. All interested persons 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 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236, [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

RESOLUTION 26-01  COURTHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION AND ESTABLISHING 2026 HOLIDAYS  WHEREAS  7-5-2122 MCA requires that the governing body of the county shall establish by resolution regular meeting dates and notify the public of those dates; and  WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Commissioners agrees to hold regular meetings every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and Wednesdays 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, unless otherwise posted (closed on legal holidays as set by MCA § 1-1-216); and  New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1  Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19  President’s Day, Monday, February 16  Memorial Day, Monday, May 25  Independence Day, Friday, July 3* (observed)  Labor Day, Monday, September 7  Columbus Day, Monday, October 12  Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11  Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26  Christmas Day, Friday, December 25  WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Commissioners is also authorized to set regular office hours for the Lake County Commissioners as necessary to conduct county business at a time and place to be announced by proper public notice, and that, as public notices required by 7-5-2122 MCA this resolution will be published for two consecutive weeks in the Lake County Leader Newspaper in January of 2026; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is to have an effective date of January 1, 2026.   PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026  BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Attest:    Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution listed below. The hearing will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Room 211, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. If you would like to comment on the proposed rate increase, you may do so in person at the hearing or by mailing your comment to the address above. You may also email your comments to [email protected]   RESOLUTION NUMBER 26-08  A Resolution of Intent to Revise Lake County Solid Waste Fees   WHEREAS, Lake County Solid Waste Board has submitted for consideration by the Commission a proposed revised schedule of fees applicable to activities in that department, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and,   WHEREAS, the said recommendation by the Solid Waste Board reflects several different options for fee structures, including three different options from the Board itself and including a recommendation of the Director thereof; and,   WHEREAS, Lake County Board of County Commissioners is empowered to amend and update it’s Solid Waste fee schedule as may be necessary from time to time, all pursuant to Section 7-1-2101(2); and,  WHEREAS, for good cause shown, the Board of County Commissioners intends to implement one of the recommended fee schedules shown on Exhibit A hereto, or some combination of them; and,   WHEREAS, this Resolution of Intent, together with a copy of the proposed fee schedule, shall be available to any interested party at the office of the Commission, shall be published pursuant to 7-1-2121, Montana Codes, and the Commission shall then thereafter shall hold public hearing no earlier than 30 or later than 90 days after passage of this Resolution of Intent; and,  WHEREAS, prior to and at such public hearing, the Board shall accept written or verbal protests or comments and shall receive general protests and comments relating to the establishment of the revised planning office fee schedule in Exhibit A hereto,  or any other matter relating to the proposed fee schedule revision, and, based on testimony received in the public hearing, the Commission in a later resolution may establish a different fee schedule than proposed, or change the kinds, types, or levels of service and associated fees.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  That notice shall be published pursuant to Section 7-1-2121, Montana Codes, of the public hearing on the within Resolution of Intent to be held on the 9th day of March, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the Commissioners Chamber at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 upon which hearing, based on testimony received in the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners may in a later resolution adopting such revised Solid Waste fee schedule, establish a different fee schedule than proposed, change the kinds, types, or levels of associated services, or of the associated fees.  PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 29th DAY OF January, 2026   BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  William D. Barron, Chairman  Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Chairman  Attest:   Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  Exhibit A:  Proposal  • MSW Municipal Solid Waste tipping fees for commercial haulers to be set at $37.00/ton  upon passage of final resolution.  • CD Construction Demolition tipping fees at the landfill should be set at $56.00/ton upon  passage of final resolution.  • Beginning Tax Year 2026 there will be an annual CPI increase not to exceed 3%. This  increase will include all fees associated with Solid Waste, and the annual solid waste fee  currently set at $180.00. These CIP increases will continue for three years and then be re-  evaluated.  • Brush rates will increase to include a $10.00 minimum fee and $40.00/ton.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE VACANCY Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Valley View School District. The Board is accepting letters of interest from qualified individuals to fill the vacant trustee position. The individual appointed will serve the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends following the May 2026 election. The individual may also choose to run in the May 2026 election for a 3-year term ending in 2029. Letters of interest should include the applicant’s name, address, and a brief statement of qualifications and interest in serving on the Board. Letters must be received by February 17, 2026, or until the position is filled at the following address: Valley View School District Attn: Board of Trustees 42448 Valley View Rd Polson, Mt 59860 Email: [email protected] For additional information, contact the District Office at (406)883-2208. Dated this 29th Day of January 2026. Board of Trustees Valley View School District. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County  Cause NO: DV-26-16 Dept No:  Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the Name Change of Alayna Applegate (your name now) Alayna Applegate (Petitioner). This notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change pf make from (your name now) Alayna Kathryn Applegate to (the name you want) Faye Marie Snyder. The hearing will be on 03/25/2026 time: 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated February 2, 2026. By:R ebecca Young. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, MARCH 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County Matter of the Name Change of Issabella Skyann Dupuis-Shortman Your Name now Issabella Skyann Dupuis- Shortman Petitioner (your name now) Cause No.: DV-26-27 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:) Issabella Skyann Dupuis- Shortman (name you want:) Issabella Skyann Dupuis The hearing will be on (date)03/25/2020 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse Date-February 3,2026 Lake County. Clerk of District Court Deputy Clerk Rebecca Young Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, MARCH 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA PATRICE PLANT, LINDEN PLANT Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS. SERENE MCCLURE, KYLE RUTHERFORD, RAVEN BURLAND, Cause No. 25-0250-G SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: SERENE MCCLURE, KYLE RUTHERORD, RAVEN BURLAND Last Known Address, if any: PO BOX 602 ARLEE, MT 59821 Last Known Address, if any: BROWNING/GREAT FALLS Last Known Address, if any: PO BOX 244 PABLO, MT 59855 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): PATRICE & LINDEN PLANT, PO BOX 408 ARLEE, MT 59821. Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP-MINOR General Legal Description of Property: NA (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 FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE    TERRY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION  Robert and Kathryn Terry have applied for a floodplain development permit to include the following activities within the area designated as the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake: after-the-fact placement and removal of fill and restoration within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake, in conjunction with after-the-fact lakeshore construction permits #L-2025-323 and L-2025-324, as well as Army Corps No Permit Required# NWO-2025-01168-MTM.  The proposal includes a property legally described as amended lots 20 and 21 on the amended plat of lots 20 and 21 of Cygnet Ranch Subdivision, located within section 24, T26N, R19W.     Information regarding the proposals is available from the Lake County Planning Dept.  All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered.  The deadline to submit comments is February 27, 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  Lot 1 of Suzanne Addition, 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, MontanaMore commonly known as 234 Bayshore Drive, Polson, MT 59860.  Elizabeth A. Christian and J. Byron Christian, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Lake County Abstract and Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Glacier Bank, by Deed of Trust on February 4, 2003 (the “DOT”), and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on February 11, 2003, as Instrument No. 432859, of Official Records.   The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:   Assignee: Suntrust Mortgage Inc, a Virginia corporation  Assignment Dated: February 4, 2003 . Assignment Recorded: February 11, 2003. Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 432860 Assignee: Federal National Mortgage Association, its successors or assigns Assignment Dated: December 6, 2011  Assignment Recorded: December 14, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 518199  Assignee: MTGLQ Investors, L.P.  Assignment Dated: February 8, 2019 Assignment Recorded: February 8, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 567712  Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Chalet Series III Trust   Assignment Dated: February 13, 2019 Assignment Recorded: March 12, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 568114 Assignee: US Bank Trust National Association as Trustee for Ranch Series III Trust Assignment Dated: November 18. 2021 Assignment Recorded: December 10, 2021  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 594405  Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2025-RP1 Assignment Dated: October 6, 2025 Assignment Recorded: October 9, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 634922  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 December 29, 2025 as Instrument No. 636275, 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 March 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 $148,951.32, interest in the sum of $8,888.13, escrow advances of $6,134.51, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,046.31 for a total amount owing of $166,020.27, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.  The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any.  Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.  The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 5th day of January, 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. 56676   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FENRUARY 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lot 10 of NORTH PINE, 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 36131 Forkhorn Loop, Ronan, MT 59864. Chantel Jenkins and Joseph Stevens, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Eagle Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on February 1, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on February 1, 2021 as Instrument No. 585264 of Official Records. he Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC  Assignment Dated: December 9, 2025 Assignment Recorded: December 16, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 636103  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 January 5, 2026 as Instrument No. 636355, 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 June 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 $194,604.87, interest in the sum of $3,394.57, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,926.12 for a total amount owing of $201,925.56, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.  The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any.  Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.  The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.  The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 21st day of January, 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. MT23323  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

RESOLUTION 26-10  SETTING LOAD LIMITS ON LAKE COUNTY ROADS  Whereas, it appears that damage is being caused to the county roads and that excessive weight loads and; are causing such damage;  Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County Montana sitting in regular session this 26th day of February 2025, pursuant to MCA 61 – 10 – 128, find and determine that it it is necessary for the protection and preservation of the county roads to fix and establish a weight limit for loads passing over said County roads;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum weight limit of 350 pounds per inch of tire width shall be the maximum allowed for the following roads and any and all chip sealed roads within Lake County:  DISTRICT 1 & 3  Addy Lane, Salmon Prairie Road, Swan Dive Road, Crane Mountain Road, South Ferndale Dr. Bug Creek Road, Rainbow Drive, Rippling Waters Drive. Sunburst, Drive, Wapiti Lane, Trinkus Lane, Kelly Dr. Halverson Rd, Woods Bay Homesites, Red Gaete Road, Sylvan Drive, Orchard Lane (Woods Bay) Finley Point Road, Fulkerson Lane, Turtle Lake Road Haack Road, Orchard Lane (Polson), Dubay Road, Ridge Road, South Hills Drive, Schafer Road, Skyline Drive, North Reservoir Road, Minesinger Trail, Mountain View Road, Bisson Lane, Mary B Lane, Zelezny Road, Rimrock Road, Silver Salmon Shores, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Hills Lane, Dayton Townsites, Black Lake Road, Lake Mary Ronan Road Big Meadows Road, Big Lodge Road, Alexander Lane, Liddell Drive, Meadowlark Lane, Walking Horse Lane, Skipping Rock Lane, Melita Island Road, Acacia Lane, Silver Rock Pines Subdivision, Jette Meadows Subdivision, Jette Lake Subdivision, Flathead View Drive, Tower Road, Gingras Springs Road, Fox Road, Bay Point Road, Rocky Point Road, Kings Point Road, Sunrise Drive, Irvine Flats Road, Highland Drive, Lake View Drive, Ponderilla Hills, Kerr Dam Road, Forman Road, Eli Gap Road, Valley View Road, Mud Lake Trail, Pablo West Road, Light Road, Leighton Road, Carbine Road, O’Brien Road, Pablo Townsite, Old U.S. 93, Clairmont Road, Courville Trail, N. Crow Road, N. Foothills Drive, Emory Road, Canal Road, Canyon Mill Road, Stagecoach Lan, mud Creek Lane, Little Bitterroot Road, Spring Creed Road, Rocky Shores Road;  DISTRICT 2  Price Lane, Mcleod Road, Blodgett Lane, Terrace Lake Road, Timberlane Road, Sloan Road, Mink Lane, Bouchard Road, Rocky Butte Road, Mollman Pass Trail, Morris Road, Eagle Pass Trail, Herak Road, Moise Valley Road, Olsen Road, Charlo Townsite, Red Horn Road, Dublin Gulch Road, Logan Road, Airport Road, Foothills Road, St. Mary’s Lake Road, Mission Creek Road, Watson Road, Allison Road, Hillside Road, Mission Dam Road, Chalwain Road, Repass Trail, North Valley Creek Road, White Coyote Road, Martz Road, McCleod Road, Dumontier Road, Teresa Adams Lane, Coldwater lane, Oxford Lane, Jock Road (FAS559), Arlee Townsite, Finley Creek Road, S. Couture Loop, Combs Lane.    THESE LOAD LIMITS WILL GO INTO EFFECT MARCH 1, 2026.  PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th day of February, 2026  BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS   William D. Barron, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member   Attest: Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  PUBLISHED IN THE LKAE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing    Notice is hereby given that the Polson Board of Adjustment will on Tuesday, the 3rd day of March 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested zoning variance to the specification requirements of the Low Density Residential Zoning District (LRZD) that accessory buildings shall be located in rear yards, but not front yards. The request is made by the Ortwein Family Trust, represented by Jeff and Sherri Ortwein of Polson, MT and is associated with a proposed detached garage which will be located in the front yard.  The subject property is currently developed with a single-family dwelling, zoned LRZD, located at 372 Hawk Drive and legally described as Lot 1 of Brown Lakeview Tracts.  The Polson Board of Adjustment will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the Board of Adjustment will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA and Sec. 06.03.320 PMC.  Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall.  Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation.   Dated at Polson, Montana this 12th day of February, 2026.    _________________________  Cora Pritt  Polson City Clerk  Polson, MT   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

In the 20th Judicial District Court of Lake County State of Montana Cause No: DP-23-55 Dept No: 2001 In the Matter of the Estate of Jonathan A Parsons, Deceased. Sara Jane Parsons was appointed as personal representative of the Estate by statement of the clerk or judge in the above proceeding dated August 15, 2023. Letters of appointment as personal representative are hereby issued. WITNESS the clerk of court and the seal of the court affixed on August 15, 2023. Lyn Fricker Clerk of Court By: Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP  __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing    Notice is hereby given that the Polson Board of Adjustment will on Tuesday, the 3rd day of March, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested zoning variance to setback requirements. The request is made by Rocky Allan Whisman Revocable Trust, represented by Rocky Whisman of Polson, MT and is associated with a proposed single-family dwelling with attached garage which would extend into the front (and/or rear) yard setback(s).  The subject property is currently undeveloped, zoned Low Density Residential (LRZD), located between 294 and 304 Bayview Drive and legally described as Lot 12 of Fairway Properties.  The Polson Board of Adjustment will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the Board of Adjustment will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA and Sec. 06.03.320 PMC.  Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall.  Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation.   Dated at Polson, Montana this 12th day of February, 2026.    _________________  Cora Pritt  Polson City Clerk  Polson, MT   PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________