Legals for June, 25 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 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 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 The Lake County Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake County Conservation District Office (64352 US Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864). The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district FY 2026/27 budget, and the reauthorization of the permissive medical mill levy to cover costs in the group benefits line item for FY 2026/27. Lake County Conservation District will conduct the public hearing in person and virtually. To participate virtually, email [email protected] for Zoom link. The agenda will be available on the district website three days prior to the meeting and may be accessed here: www.lakecountyconservationdistrict.org For more information, contact Caroline McDonald, District Coordinator, at 406-676-2811x102, 64352 U.S. Highway 93, Ronan, Montana, [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 11, AND 25TH 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 __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY  In Re the Estate of  William Joseph Gross,  Decedent.  Probate No. DP-26-16  Dept. No. 2002  Judge: John A. Mercer  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shirley Ann Kavran, has been appointed  Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims  against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months  after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to Shirley Ann Kavran, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Christian, Samson, Baskett, Phelan & Bell,  PLLC, 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana 59802-4108, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  Dated this 14th day of April, 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 25TH, JULY 2ND AND JULY 9TH MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on December 22, 2010, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Victoria A. Weiss and Christopher L. Weiss as trustor(s) in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as beneficiary, and was recorded on December 28, 2010, as Instrument Number 511476 in Lake County, State of Montana; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated May 26, 2021 and recorded on May 26, 2021, as Instrument Number 588764 in Lake County, State of Montana; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that a borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of June 11, 2026 is $500,316.64 and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq.,(the “Act”) by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: A portion of the E1/2SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M, Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract A on Certificate of Survey No. 5379, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana Commonly known as: 36248 South Shore Lane, Polson, MT 59860 This sale will take place on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development estimated bid will be $505,400.42. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $50,540.04 (10% of the Secretary’s bid) in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $50,540.04 must be presented before the bidding is closed. THE DEPOSIT IS NONREFUNDABLE. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the trustor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the deed of trust agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. This loan is not subject to reinstatement as both borrowers are deceased as of July 15, 2024. A total payoff of the outstanding principal, accrued interest, and legally recoverable fees and costs is required to cancel the foreclosure sale. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Dated this 12th day of June, 2026 /s/Jason J. Henderson Jason J. Henderson Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Foreclosure Commissioner 38 Second Avenue East, Suite B Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 801-355-2886 HWM File: MT22797 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER JUNE 25TH, JULY 2ND AND JULY 9TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Final Report Ronan Local Government Study Commission 2026 The Ronan Local Government Study Commission, After reviewing various studies of forms and plans of City Government and after public hearings and due deliberation, did on June 1st 2026 submit its tentative report at a public hearing duly noticed by publication in the local newspaper, wherein it submitted no recommendations for altering the existing form and plan of government of Ronan Montana as presently existing. There appears to be no change of opinion in said study Commission and no recommendations or suggestions from the resident citizens of said area for change, the Commission reiterates its opinion that the Mayor-Council form of government as presently existing best suits the Needs of Ronan Montana. Therefore the Ronan Local Government Study Commission adopts its Tentative report as its final Report and submits no recommendation for altering or changing the existing form and plan of government for the city of Ronan, Montana. Dated this 1st day of June, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 25, AND JULY 2ND MNAXLP __________________________

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of the City of Polson, Polson, Montana, has been conducted by Nexus CPS Groups, PLLC. The audit covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the City of Polson for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, was unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and summary of findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: a.) 2025-001 Utility Billing Internal Controls 2. Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control Over Compliance in Accordance With OMB Circular A-133. This report contained findings in the following matter: This report contained no findings. 3. Report on Other Compliance, Financial and internal Accounting Control Matters: This report contained no findings. 4. Report on Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted actions taken on them. Theis report contained no prior year audit report recommendations. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the City Hall. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER JUNE 25TH AND JULY 2ND, 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. LEIGHA K. FRIEDLANDER. Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0018-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION LEIGHA K. FRIEDLANDER. Last Known Address, if any: 35925 Michael Pablo Lp., Ronan, MT 59864 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: Money Owed (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 JUNE 25TH, JULY 2ND AND JULY 9TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEREATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause 25-0253-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY PARTIDA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mart Partida, Deceased Cause No 25-0253-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Angela Partida has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the above name 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 the Confederate Salish Kootenai Tribal Court PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 27th of October, 2025. Angela Partida 106 7th Ave West Polson MT 59860.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 25TH JULY 2ND AND 9TH, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________