Legals for June, 5 2024

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND UPDATES TO COUNTY GROWTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, in conjunction with Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP). The purpose of hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the needs and priorities existing in Lake County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and other community revitalization efforts, and particularly as those needs affect low- and moderate-income persons. For those municipalities, sewer and/or water districts, and organizations considering applications for funding to the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program, this hearing may serve as the required “first public hearing” to assess and document project needs and are encouraged to promote attendance for such. In addition, the Lake County Commission will be using information gathered at this hearing to assist them in updating the 2018 Growth Policy, specifically addressing the Implementation Plan as presented in Chapter 9. The current plan is posted on the County’s website. Chapter 9 is posted with this notice on the home page at https://www.lakemt.gov. Consideration will be given to proposed changes and updates within the Implementation Plan and feedback received at this hearing will be used to prioritize specific projects and programs in that document that may need their support and consideration in the future. Information will also be used by MWCDP in their efforts to record needs as voiced by the public for input into its regional 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Information on how to access various potential funding programs available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development will be provided, including, but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the type of projects that should be considered. Participants are encouraged to review Chapter 9 of the Growth Policy in order to propose relevant changes or submit specific projects that are relevant to stated objectives. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Written, specific project requests should be submitted no later than May 29 at 5:00 PM. The comment period for the Implementation plan is extended to June 30, 2024, with a final draft to be available for comment and accepted by August 31, 2024. For more information or to make additional suggestions, please contact the following: Relative to specific project requests: Billie Lee, Director of Special Projects/Grants at 406-872-2362 (b.lee@lakemt.gov) Relative to updates to the Implementation Plan in the Growth Policy: Tiffani Murphy, Planning Director at 406-883-7243 Lake County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility Published May 23rd & 30th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. KUDLOCK, Deceased CAUSE NO. DP-24-34 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 (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 Lee Scott, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC, P.O. Box 573, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 24 th day of April, 2024. /s/ Lee Scott, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED MAY 23RD, 30th & June 06 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

2024 Mobile Home Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31st. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST Many 31st, 2024. 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. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: 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. PUBLISHED MAY 30 & JUNE 6TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Hearing on Name Change Montana 20th Judicial District Court or Lake County, Montana. Cause No.: DV-24-102 Dept No.: 2001 In the Matter of the Name Change of Mary Laud Westerman, Mary Laud Westerman, Petitioner, This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Mary Laud Westerman to Mary Thelma Laud The hearing will be on 07/18/2024 at 10:00 am The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County, /S/ May 23rd, 2024 by Debera Young, Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH AND 27TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTCIE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN “KATHEE” DUNHAM, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-19 Hon. Molly Owen 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 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 Mason Good and Kenda Kitchen, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P.O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. We declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 28th day of May, 2024. /S/ Mason Good, Co-Personal Representative & Kenda Kitchen, Co-Personal Representative CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES’ ATTORNEY: BOONE KARLBERG P.C. /S/ Julie R. Sirrs Hamilton Q. Platt P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807 PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH & 20TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer & Wine License for the Polson quota area as the result of a license lapse. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer & Wine License for the Polson quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Polson or within 5 miles of Polson’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Polson from Ronan. A map of the Polson quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $10,000. The competitive bidding process closes on July 12th, 2024, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities.  Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be currently bid on. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH &27TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located in the Lake County Courthouse Room 211 at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. If you are unable to attend the public hearing but wish to comment, please send your comments to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or to the address listed above. A map of the abandonment is available upon request. RESOLUTION NO.24-22 RESOLUITON OF INTENT TO DISCONTINUE PLATTED TOWNSITE STREET IN DAYTON, MONTANA COMES NOW THE LAKE COUNTY COMMISSION, and herewith presents: Whereas, the Lake County Commission has received a petition styled “Petition to Abandon County Road,” seeking the abandonment of a certain street platted as part of Dayton, Montana; and, Whereas, Dayton Townsite is a regularly platted, unincorporated townsite located in Lake County, Montana; and, Whereas, Section 7-14-2616 of the Montana Codes provides the procedure in such circumstances, to wit, “The county commissioners may discontinue a street or alley or any part of a street or alley in an unincorporated town or townsite upon the petition in writing of all owners of lots on the street or alley if it can be done without detriment to the public interest,” and, Whereas, Section 7-14-2616 of the Montana Codes requires that “[b]efore acting upon the petition, a notice must be published as provided in 7-1-2121, stating when the petition will be acted on and what street or alley or part of a street or alley is asked to be vacated,” and, Whereas Section 7-14-2617 of the Montana Codes provides further that “[t]he vacation authorized by 7-14-2616 shall not affect the right of any public utility to continue to maintain its plant and equipment in any such street or alley,” and, Whereas, the Petition to Abandon County Road seeks abandonment of: “That portion of “B” street located within the town (sic) of Dayton, Lake County, Montana, beginning at 7th street and proceeding west until its end,” all as appearing on Exhibit A hereto, available at the office of the Lake County Commission; And, Whereas, the platted “B” street in Dayton does not provide access to public lands, public recreational use lands, or to water; and, Whereas, the subject Petition appears to have been executed by each separate landowner that would be effected by such discontinuance: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Lake County intends, pursuant to law, to treat the aforesaid Petition to Abandon County Road as a petition to discontinue “B” street in Dayton, Montana, subject to the reservation of law, and to grant the same, subject to the public hearing required by law; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake County Commission will take up consideration of the subject Petition at its meeting on the 20th day of June , 2024, and that notice thereof and of the Commission’s intention be published pursuant to Section 7-1-2121 of the Montana Codes. Dated this 28th day of May, 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanely, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH & JUNE 13TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on October 3, 2024, at 2:00 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: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 8 of Lakeshore 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. More commonly known as 712 East 5th Avenue, Polson, MT 59860. Clinton Anderson aka Clinton R. Anderson aka Clinton Rae Anderson, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Lawyers Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on October 16, 2017, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on October 18, 2017 as Instrument No. 558694, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was modified through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Loan Modification Agreement on September 3, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on October 1, 2023 as Instrument No. 592548. The Deed of Trust was further modified by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Loan Modification Agreement on June 1, 2022, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on June 28, 2022 as Instrument No. 599068. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: March 4, 2022 Assignment Recorded: March 4, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 596514 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 1, 2023 as Instrument No. 606094, 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, 2023, 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 $105,326.54, interest in the sum of $7,609.88, escrow advances of $5,754.41, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,692.08 for a total amount owing of $123,382.91, 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 20th day of May, 2024. 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. MT21647 PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH, 13TH, & 20TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________