Legals for September, 3 2026

LEGAL NOTICE LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – This is public notice and affirmation that a baby boy, Casseus Kent, has been born on the land in a mortal body to the Katseanes family. The family welcomed their baby earthside on the land of the geographical location commonly known as [Missoula, Montana Republic, United States of America] North America on the 9th day of April in the calendar year 2025 AD. He is happy, healthy and thriving! PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of KORBYN JOSEPH PIERRE: KORBYN JOSEPH PIERRE, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-177 John OWEN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from KORBYN JOSEPH PIERRE to KORBYN JOSEPH HERNANDEZ. The hearing will be on 09/16/2026 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Court house in Lake County. Date: August 5th, 2026 MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 13TH 20TH 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF N.H.,  YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE Cause No. DN-25-3 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION  TO: FATHER OF N.H. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Determination that Preservation/Reunification Efforts Need Not Be Provided, Termination of Putative Father’s Parental Rights and Permanent Legal Custody with Right to Consent to Adoption (“the Petition”) regarding, N.H. the child who is the subject of the above-captioned proceedings brought pursuant to Title 41, Chapter 3 of the Montana Code Annotated, has been filed in Cause No. DN-25-3 in Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, in Lake County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), located at 49627 Highway 93, Polson, Montana, 59860, 406-883-7843 The Petition requests that CFS be granted the following relief: a Determination that Preservation / Reunification Efforts Need Not Be Provided; Termination of Parental Rights; and Permanent Legal Custody. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Lake County, (406) 883-7254 and is hereby served upon you at this time. The child who is the subject of the proceedings, N.H., was born on April 17, 2023, in Plains, Montana. The child’s mother is Nichole May. The child’s putative father is unknown. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear at the hearing regarding the Petition that is set on the 23rd day of September, 2026, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why CFS should not be granted the relief requested in the Petition. NOTICE: Your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will have an attorney appointed to represent you. WITNESS my hand and the Seal of this Court this 10th day of August, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 20TH, 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Trevor P. Funseth, Esq. MONTANA ESTATE LAWYERS, P.C. Eight 3rd Street North, Suite 507 P.O. Box 1484 Great Falls, Montana 59403 Telephone: (406) 727-2200 [email protected] Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HERB W. KUKA, DECEASED Cause No. DP-24-2026-050  NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co- Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the 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 be mailed to SHAWN GREEN, RANDA SCHIMEROWSKI, and JACOB GREEN, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, whose address for the purposes of the probate is c/o MONTANA ESTATE LAWYERS, P.C., P.O. Box 1484, Great Falls, Montana 59403, or filed with, the Clerk of Court of the above Court. DATED this 10 day of August 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 20TH, 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 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. KELVON KALLOWAT, Respondent(s)/Defeant(s)   Cause No. 24-0218-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION  To: KELVON KALLOWAT Last Known Address, if any: PO Box 113, Elmo, MT 59915 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Education Loan General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 20TH, 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

The Pablo Water & Sewer District is seeking proposals from qualified professionals to complete a water and sewer PER for the District that will meet the requirements of the W2ASACT Uniform PER standard.  Any parties interested in submitting should send an email to [email protected] or call 406-675-4242 to request a copy of the full RFP document.  Proposals are due September 11, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice of Intent for Dissolution of Special Improvement District 42 was passed on August 17, 2026. Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will meet on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Polson City Hall, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana, to hold a public hearing for Dissolution of Special Improvement District 42 and Determine the Disposition of any Remaining Funds. This public notice is made pursuant to MCA 7-1-4127, 7-12-4101 et seq. and 712-4201 et seq. Written or oral comments are encouraged. Please submit all written comments by 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, to City of Polson, City Clerk, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana 59860. Contact George Simpson, Interim City Manager, (406) 883-8207, [email protected], for further information. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA 20th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Lake County Probate Case No. DP-26-37 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Donna Faye Wadsworth. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Larry Wadsworth has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Larry Wadsworth, return receipt requested, at PO Box 253 Thompson Falls, MT 59873, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 27th day of August 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF BONNIE J. KIMBALL, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-55 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has 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. HERBERT R. KIMBALL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANN BURLAND, Deceased.  CAUSE NO. DP-26-52 NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled Estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s Estate 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 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, must either be mailed to JARRED BURLAND and AIMEE WUNDERLICH Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20TH day of August 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE  ESTATE OF JOHN C. FAY, Deceased.  CAUSE NO. DP-26-51  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled Estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s Estate 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 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, must either be mailed to JOHN CURTIS FAY, JR Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20TH day of August 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA: CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-199 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 CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA to CONNOR TOMAS CAYADITTO. The hearing will be on 10/22/2026 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Court house in Lake County. Date: August 21th, 2026 MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING Swan Fire Service Fee Missoula County Board of County Commissioners MISSOULA - The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing on whether to pass a resolution to increase fees charged for the areas served by the Swan Valley (Condon) Fire Service Area. The hearing will be held on September 10, 2026 as part of the Commissioners Public meeting beginning at 2:00 pm in the Missoula County Courthouse Sophie Moiese Room 200 W Broadway. Montana Code Annotated (MCA), §7-4-2404, provides authority to the Board of County Commissioners to adjust the fee charged to structures in Fire Service Fee Areas at the request of the Fire Service Area Trustees. For Fiscal Year 2027, the Trustees have requested an increase to the fees charged in the Swan Fire (Condon) Fee Area. Any person wishing to be heard on the matter may submit written or other materials to the Commissioners and/or speak at the hearing. Comments may also be submitted any time prior to the meeting by mail or email to the Commissioners at their offices in the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 West Pine Street, Missoula, MT 59802; by fax at (406) 258-3943; or by e-mail at [email protected] Additional information on the hearing may be obtained from Chris Lounsbury, Chief Administrative Officer, by phone at (406) 258-3293, or by e-mail at [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LINDA HARDY, Deceased. Cause No. 26-0176-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, RUSSELL HARDY, 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 17th day of August, 2026. Russell Hardy, Personal Representative, 114 Buchanan St. SW, Ronan, MT 59864 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 23, 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: Lying and Being located in the Unincorporated Area, County of Lake, State of Montana; All that certain parcel or tract of land known as: Lot 3 of Fern View Estates, 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 211 Fern view Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911. Margarette E. Bauer, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Group 9, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, by Deed of Trust on March 15, 2005, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on March 28, 2005 as Instrument No. 457031 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignment Dated: August 19, 2024 Assignment Recorded: August 23, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 612368 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 August 6, 2026 as Instrument No. 640180, 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 January 19, 2026, 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 $31,870.71, interest in the sum of $1,543.16, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $958.84 for a total amount owing of $34,372.71, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 17th day of August, 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. MT21519 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH, SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 30, 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 8 of Udall Addition to St. Ignatius, 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 605 2nd Ave , St Ignatius, MT 59865. Sharon A. Scammon, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, by Deed of Trust on May 29, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on May 29, 2020 as Instrument No. 577456 of Official Records. 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 June 3, 2026 as Instrument No. 639010, 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 November 28, 2024, 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 $176,215.34, interest in the sum of $17,424.36, escrow advances of $7,359.19, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $992.47 for a total amount owing of $201,991.36, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 19th day of August, 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. MT23292 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Kayla Smith, Petitioner and Devontay Smith, Respondent Case No: DR-26-70 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Respondent Devontay Smith, You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage. 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 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 Courthouse and serve a copy of your answer to the Petitioner. Dated this 26th day of August 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Woods Bay Water/Wastewater Improvements Planning and Design Issued By: Woods Bay Water & Sewer District PO Box 685, Bigfork, MT 59911 Phone: 406-837-0116 Email: [email protected] The Woods Bay Water & Sewer District (District) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for drinking water and wastewater engineering services. The selected consultant will work with District staff to make recommendations for water and sewer infrastructure improvements that improve public health and safety. Please submit questions via email to Jennifer Palmer District Manager by September 10, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. Proposals shall be emailed to the District President at [email protected] and must be received no later September 14, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. Proposals will not be considered for award unless submitted in the format described herein. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure that the submittal is received in a timely manner. For the full RFP, please contact Jennifer Palmer at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 l [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff HWM File Number: MT22332 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE  PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, V. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Nancy Dawes; Misty Ayala-Campos; Susan Braget: April Jamison; Mathew Jamison; Shawna Jamison; Sydney Jamison; United States of America, by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860, Defendants Case No.: DV-24-2024-0000205-FO Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on May 22, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: That certain real property commonly known as: Lot 6, Block 11, Lake Shore Addition to the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. With a property address of: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 Notice is hereby given that on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiffs judgment, with interest and costs. DATE JULY 14TH 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC Justin Kalmbach, Esq. PO Box 249 601 1st St. East Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 319-2020 Fax: (406) 609-4727 5 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff. MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY THERESA M. CAME, Plaintiff, VS. BRANDAN H. CAME, Defendant. Cause No. DV-24-2019-244 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on May 28, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendant’s rights and interests to the below described property: The S½SW¼NE¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further identified as being Parcel 8 on Certificate of Survey No. 2968, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. With a property address of: 19605 Bower Lane, Proctor, MT 59929. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of October 2026 at 10:00 am on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the Plaintiff’s judgment, with interest and costs. Dated this 4th day of August 2026. **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING** PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorney for Personal Representative [email protected] IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA KUSCHEL, Deceased. MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  CAUSE NO. DP-26-57 NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled Estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s Estate 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 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, must either be mailed to KEITH KUSCHEL Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 28TH day of August, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Storage Auction: In accordance with the provisions of Montana Law, Code Ann. §70-6-420; there being past due and unpaid charges for the storage of your property, TSMR Storage, (located at 36339 Mink Lane, Ronan, MT 406.260.2371) is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of said property. Therefore, notice is hereby given that TSMR Storage will sell via auction belonging to the individual(s) listed below starting 10:00 AM, on Saturday, September 12th on www.ubid.com the auction will end on September 19th @ 10:00AM. If there are no bidders, the property will be donated to charity or disposed of accordingly. Randy Hinson Brian L Skunkcap Leann Payne Ada Davis All contents sold “as is” and by unit only. Seller neither warrants title to any items sold and does not make any express or implied warranties to any item sold. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD AND 10TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

William P. Williams IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorneys for Personal Representative [email protected]  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEONARD SNYDER, Deceased.  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  CAUSE NO. DP-26-53  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate 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 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, must either be mailed to MARY SNYDER the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled District Court. DATED this 31ST day of August 2026. MARY SNYDER, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 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.  DOUGLAS CHARLO Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)  Cause No. 26-0144-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: DOUGLAS CHARLO Last Known Address, if any: P.O. BOX 4300 W. BROADWAY APT. C BUTTE, MT 59701 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Money Owed General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP  __________________________