Legals for January, 18 2024

Blacktail TV District Board Vacancy The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three-year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2025. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by Thursday, February 1, 2024 Published on December 21st & 28th, 2023 and January 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2024. MNALXP __________________________

Cause No.: DV 23-221 Montana 20th Judicial Court, Lake County, Montana Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the name change of Hans Pilskalns: Hans Pilskalns, Petitioner, This is notice that petitioner has asked the District Court for a name change from Hans Christian Pilskalns to Hans Christian Pine. The hearing will be on 02/01/2024 at 10:00 am The hearing will be at the court- house in Lake County. Date: 12/21/2023 Lyn Fricker-Clerk of District Court By: Deputy Clerk of Court Monica Chapman. Published on January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DP-23-85 Randall S. Ogle OGLE, WORM & TRAVIS, PLLP 24 First Ave. East, Suite B P.O. Box 899 Kalispell, MT 59903 Telephone: (406) 752-7550 Attorneys for the Estate MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY Notice to Creditors in the matter of the Estate of WILLIAM HARRY DWELLE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Justin R. Dwelle, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at c/o Ogle, Worm & Travis, PLLP, P.O. Box 899, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.  Dated this 5th day of December, 2023. /S/ Justin R. Dwelle, Personal Representative. Submitted by: OGLE, WORM & TRAVIS, PLLP /S/ Randall Ogle Attorney for Estate Published January 4th, 11th, &18th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No: 23-0155-P THE CONFEDEDRATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OWEN DEARDORFF Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Larry Keele, appointed Personal Representative of the above-names estate. All person 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 DATED this 28th of December, 2023 /S/ Larry Keele, Personal Representative Address: PO Box 451 St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Published January 4th, 11th & 18th, 2023 MNAXLP _________________________

Request for Proposals to Conduct Herbicide Applications on the Bed of Flathead Lake The project goal is to treat flowering rush on the bed of Flathead Lake in 2024 in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Treatments are for lands lying within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The Salish Kootenai College Extension Program (SKCE) is seeking a qualified commercial applicator(s) to perform herbicide applications on flowering rush during the Flathead Lake drawn down period. The application window is approximately March 15 through May 15, depending on climatic conditions and Flathead Lake filling rate. The work consists of treating approximately seventy-two sites along 62 miles of shoreline, ranging in size from .1 to 3 acres. For a Request for Proposals package contact Virgil Dupuis, SKCE Extension Director and SKC Project Manager. Questions may be directed to him at 406-275-4899, or email him at virgil_dupuis@skc.edu. Bids may be hand delivered to the SKC Business Office with the back of the envelope marked, “2024 Aquatic Herbicide Bid” on Feb 19 at 4:30 pm, or be post marked by Feb 16 , 2024. Salish Kootenai College Business Office c/o Audrey Plouffe PO Box 70 58138 HWY 93 Pablo, MT 59855 Published January 18th & 25th 2024 MNAXLP ________________________

Polson School District 23 Trustee 2024 Election Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of Polson School District 23, shall call for election of three (3) Trustees from the Elementary District and one (1) Trustee from the High School District to serve three (3) year terms. The voting shall be by mail ballot election, with the election date of May 7, 2024. If the number of candidates filing for a position or filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under MCA 13-10-211 is equal to the number of positions to be elected, the trustees may give notice that an election will not be held. (MCA 20-3-313) Filing information is available at the District Administration Office at 111 4th Ave East in Polson. Filing deadline is March 28, 2024 by 4:30 PM. Published January 11th &18th, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

ST. IGNATIUS RURAL FIRE Notice of Nominations for St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of February, 2024 at 5:00 pm is the final date for filing Declarations of Nomination for 2, 3 year positions for the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Board. Election to be held on May 7, 2024. Contact Chairman Tim Callahan 406-745-4112 or Lake County Elections Office for Declarations of Nomination forms. Published January 11th & 18th, 2024 MNAXLP

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking citizen volunteers to serve a two-or three year term on the Lake County Fair Board. (2 positions available) The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board until February 1, 2024. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioner, 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information, please contact the Commissioners at 406.883.7204 or lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov PUBLISHED JANUARY 11TH & 18TH 2024 MNAXLP ________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 2, 2024, at 02:00 PM 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: A portion of the NE ¼ SE ¼, Section 27, T. 21 N., R. 21 W., P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the one-quarter corner common to Sections 26 and 27, T. 21 N., R. 21 W., P.M.M., thence South 89 degrees 44’ 54” W, 1321.39 feet; thence S 00 degrees 19’ 40” E, 150.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence S 00 degrees 19’ 40” E, 1174.37 feet; thence N 89 degrees 41’ 55” E, 1173.28 feet; thence N 32 degrees 33’ 42” W, 276.48 feet; thence N 04 degrees 26’ 12” W, 180.60 feet, thence N 32 degrees 31’ 39” W, 276.48 feet; thence N 04 degrees 26’ 12” W, 180.60 feet; thence N 32 degrees 31’ 39” W, 292.82 feet; thence N 43 degrees 14’ 21” W, 240.26 feet; thence N 76 degrees 49’ 54” W, 384.17 feet; thence N 55 degrees 16’ 07” W, 101.73 feet; thence N 39 degrees 39’ 42” W, 195.80 feet; thence N 71 degrees 56’ 03” W, 119.22 feet to the point of beginning, containing 20.65 acres, subject however to all easements, reservations and restrictions, apparent or of record. More commonly known as 43420 Owls Nest Lane, Ronan, MT 59864. Jennifer J. Broughton and Robert J. Broughton, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by Deed of Trust on February 26, 2010, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on March 4, 2010, as Instrument No. 505386, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: MCLP Asset Company, Inc. Assignment Dated: December 19, 2022 Assignment Recorded: December 19, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 602689 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 May 4, 2023, as Instrument No. 604693, 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 February 1, 2013, 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 $199,173.19, interest in the sum of $117,761.16, escrow advances of $38,418.28, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $6,319.75 for a total amount owing of $361,672.38, 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 December, 2023. 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. MT21140 Published January 18th, 25th & February 1st, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________