Legals for June, 18 2026

2026 Personal Property Taxes Due 2026 Personal Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on June 30, 2026. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST June 30, 2026. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER JUNE 11, 18, 25 MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County in the Matter of the Name Change of Emily Louise Burr: Emily Louise Burr, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-119 Dept. No.:2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Emily Louise Burr to Emily Yanguas. The hearing will be on 07/02/2026 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Court house in Lake County. Date: May 18, 2026, MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 28, JUNE 4 11, 18, 2026, MNAXLP ___________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ST. IGNATIUS AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA Online electronic sealed bids will be received by Lake County until 2:00 p.m., local time, June 23, 2026. All bids will be received by Lake County, via an online electronic bid service through QuestCDN (www.questcdn.com), for the Lake County Airport Improvements Project to include the following: Base Bid Electrical Improvements – Electrical enclosure and equipment, MIRL, airport beacon, and wind cone Additive Alternate #1 Reinstall SuperAWOS Weather System This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be: (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security shall be made payable to the Owner and failure to enter into a formal contract will result in the Owner retaining the bid security. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal contract within the bid period listed in the Contract Documents. Bidder shall be required to provide an insurance certification(s), to furnish a Performance Bond, and furnish a labor and materials Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Award is received. The bonds shall each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The successful Bidder is required to comply with Montana’s Contractor Registration Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, MCA. For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN (www.questcdn.com). Contract Documents may be inspected at many plan exchanges, and at the office of the consulting engineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, (3147 Saddle Dr. / P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604). For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. A Bidder may view the contract documents at no cost prior to becoming a Plan holder. Project bid documents and addenda must be downloaded from QuestCDN, which will add the Bidder to the Plan holders List and allow access to vBid online bidding, for the submittal of a bid. Complete digital project bidding documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com, (eBidDoc #10217522) for a nonrefundable charge of $22.00. Bidders will be charged an additional fee of $42.00 to submit a bid electronically. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. However, potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site and contact the Engineer (406-447-5000 or [email protected]) with any questions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidder and/or determining bid award based upon available funding prior to award of the Contract. June 3, 2026, LAKE COUNTY AND CITY OF ST. IGNATIUS By /s/ Rick Newman, Chairman, LCJAB Polson: Bid Opening: June 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER JUNE 3, 10, 17 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the tribal court of the confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes of the flathead reservation, Pablo mt In the Matter of the Estate of Seraphine Bufton, Deceased cause no. 24-0013-P NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Roberta Bufton, has been appointed Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named 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 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 mt 59855. DATED this the 12th day of May, 2026. Roberta Bufton P.O. Box 28 Big Arm, MT 59910 Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 3, 11, 18, 2026. MNAXLP  __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Vickey Verlyn Castor: Vickey Verlyn Castor, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-129 John A. Mercer Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Vickey Verlyn Castor to Vickie Verlyn Castor. The hearing will be on 07/16/2026 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Court house in Lake County. Date: May 26, 2026 MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Virginia Carol Nygaard, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representatives 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 the personal representative, Lorri Passwater, return receipt requested, at 13510 Kelley Dr, Bigfork MT 59911, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this the 29th day of May 2026. Lorri Passwater personal representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 4, 11, 18, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at Trustee’s Sale on September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m, on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, all of Trustee’s right, title and interest to the following-described real property situated in Lake County, Montana: The North 20 feet of Lot 13 and all of Lots 14, 15 and 16 in Block 7 of Smead Addition to Ronan, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Jeramy Dale Combs, as Grantor, conveyed the real property to First American Title Company - Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Clearwater Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2022, and recorded July 20, 2022, as Document No. 599539, records of the Lake County Clerk and Recorder. A Substitution of Trustee designating Kevin S. Jones as Successor Trustee was recorded May 11, 2026, as Document No. 638589, records of the Lake County Clerk and Recorder. The default of the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and for which default of this foreclosure is made, is for failure to pay the monthly payments as and when due. Pursuant to the provisions of the Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has exercised, and hereby exercises, its option to declare the full amount secured by such Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. There presently is due on said obligation the principal sum of $50,808.86 as of May 5, 2026, plus all accrued and accruing interest, taxes and insurance balance and late charges, plus the costs of foreclosure, attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, escrow closing fees, and other accruing costs. The Beneficiary has elected, and does hereby elect, to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation referenced above. The Beneficiary declares that the Grantor is in default as described above and demands that the Trustee sell the property described above in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Notice. DATED 15th day of May, 2026. Kevin S. Jones, Trustee PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice To Creditors Self-Represented PRO SE PO Box 275 Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: 406-309-0303 Facsimile: NA E-Mail: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, Lake County Cause Number: DP-26-21 Department Number:2002 IN RE to THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ETHEL J STEELE, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARK J STEELE has been appointed as the 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 either be mailed to MARK J STEELE, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of MARK J STEELE, PO Box 275 Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 4th day of June, 2026. /s/ MARK J STEELE, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 11, 18, 25TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated December 2, 2022 Grantor: Scott R. Nelson 31315 MT Highway 35 Polson, Montana 59860 Original Trustee: Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc. P.O. Box 910 Polson, Montana 59860 Beneficiary: Tollefson Properties, LLC 15311 Tyson Way Frenchtown, Montana 59834 Successor Trustee: Michael H. Hekman Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP P.O. Box 7909 Missoula, Montana 59807-7909 Date and Place Of Recordation: December 9, 2022, Document No. 602542, Records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 25th day of August, 2026, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the front steps, of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue E, Polson, Montana, Michael H. Hekman, as Successor Trustee under the above­ described instrument, in order to satisfy the obligation set forth below, has elected to and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale to the Successor Trustee, the interest of the above-named Trustee, Successor Trustee, and Grantors, and all of their successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: Amended Lot 1 of the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 11, Festou Villa Site, 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. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantor, and its successors and assigns, to pay the principal due on February 1, 2025, and the resulting interest and fees in the amount of due below. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is One Millon Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($1,600,000.00); plus interest thereon from and after February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025 in the amount of One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($160,000.000); together with late charges in the amount of Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars and No/I 00 ($88,000.00); plus other fees of Six Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No/100 ($6,550.00); plus per diem interest after February 1, 2025 at the rate of $666.67, plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 17 day of April, 2026. /s/ Michael H. Hekman Michael H. Hekman, Successor Trustee Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP P.O. Box 7909 Missoula, Montana 59807-7909 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 11, 18, AND 25TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Western Montana Transit (WMT), a division of Western Montana Aging Services (WMAS), is increasing their fares to Kalispell and Missoula, Montana from $30.00 to $44.00 effective July 1, 2026. This increase will support operating expenses for transportation services provided to the general public, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in Lake County, Montana. If requested, a public hearing will be scheduled, and details regarding the time, date, and location will be provided. For any questions or to submit comments, contact: WMT Transit Coordinator at 63488 US HWY 93, Ronan, MT 59864, Email [email protected] or call 406-528-5163. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 11, AND 18TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the community room (Room 106), located on the 1st floor of the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: BISSONETTE & MC CLEARY VARIANCE REQUEST Jacquelyn McCleary and Brody Bissonette are requesting a variance approval in the Finley Point Zoning District, subdistrict B Highway Mountainside, for an accessory structure to be within the setback of the side-yard property line. The variance is associated with the construction of a pergola on an existing concrete patio. The lot is legally described as tract 7 of Keough Tracts, as shown on H-1353, located in section 15, T23N, R19W. LE COMPTE VARIANCE REQUESTS Nathan Garber of Premier Builders, on behalf of William David and Stephanie LeCompte, are requesting two variance approvals in the Finley Point Zoning District, subdistrict D- Finley Point Lakeshore. The variances are associated with the construction of a shop. If approved, the first variance will allow for impervious surface covering over 49% on a lakefront lot, and the second variance would allow for the encroachment into the setback from South Finley Point Road. The lot is legally described as lot 2 on Deed Exhibit H-1959 in section 18, T23N, R19W. KORELLA VARIANCE REQUEST Troy Gunlock, on behalf of the Travis Korella Revocable Trust, is requesting a variance approval within the Finley Point Zoning District, subdistrict D-Finley Point Lakeshore, to exceed 30 feet in average height. The request is associated with the removal of an existing residential structure and the construction of a new single-family residence within the Finley Point Zoning District. The subject property is legally described as TR in Govt lots 1 & 2, TR in Govt lot 4, & SWNE section 18, T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 29, 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 received after June 29 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180 Polson, Montana 59860 PHONE (406) 883-2332 FAX (888) 454-5939 [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FRANCIS SCHWORAK Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-26-28 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. LUCINDA KAY SANBORN WILLIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 25TH, AND JULY 2ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180  Polson, Montana 59860 PHONE (406) 883-2332 FAX (888) 454-5939 [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE  ESTATE OF RICHARD  FRANCIS NASH Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-26-29 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. TANA SEELEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 25TH, AND JULY 2ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P. O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 [email protected] MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM DAVID KESTING, Deceased. CAUSE No. DP-26-31 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/Kerry Lynn Green Personal Representative Estate of William David Kesting, deceased PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 25TH AND JULY 2ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Sias, Deceased. Cause No.24-0262-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, “Corky”Daryl Sias, 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 28 of May 2026 “Corky” Daryl Sias 35655 Clairmont Rd. Ronan, MT 59864 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 25TH AND JULY 2ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In re the Order of Proctection of: ALYSSA ROBBINS Petitioner and LANDEN ELLERBROEK Respondent Case No: DR-26-35 Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent Landen Ellerbroek You are named in a motion for renewal of order of protection. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: Lake County District Court and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 12th day of June, 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER JUNE 18TH, 25TH, AND JULY 2ND, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In re the of: ALYSSA ROBBINS Petitioner and LANDEN ELLERBROEK Respondent. Case No: DR-25-118 Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent LANDEN ELLERBROEK You are named in a petition for termination of parental rights. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: Lake County District Court and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 12th day of June 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH, 25TH, AND JULY 2ND MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Lake County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2025 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are paid prior to July 31, 2026, a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent is on file in the office of the Lake County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. For further information please contact the Lake County Treasurer at 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 18TH AND 25TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________