Legals for May, 29 2024

NOTICE OF HEARING OF NAME CHANGE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF MAYA CLARISSE CARSON, MAYA CLARISSE CARSON, PETITIONER. CAUSE NO.: DV-24-89 DEPT NO.: DEPT 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is Notice that the petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Maya Clarisse Carson to Maya Love Johnson. The hearing will be on 06-19-2024 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. S\ May 2nd, 2024 by M. Chapman, Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED MAY 9TH, 16TH, 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Probate Cause No. 24-0096-P  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CALVIN MORIGEAU  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Chaney Bell 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.  DATED this of 30th of April, 2024. \S\ Chaney Bell, Personal Representative PUBLISHED MAY 16TH, 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A portion of Lot 5 in Block 4 of Safety Bay Villa Site, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorded of Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 5; thence S. 73°36’ W. along the South boundary thereof, 175.00 feet; thence N. 7°15’ W. 247.16 feet to a point on the Northerly boundary thereof; thence N. 78°34’ E. 175.00 feet to the Northeast corner thereof; thence S. 6°49’ E. along the Easterly boundary of said Lot 232.10 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 943 Black Point Road n/k/a 29645 Black Point Road, Polson, MT 59860. Rozanna M. Cadle, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Home Capital Funding DBA Mortgage One Lending, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on August 17, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 472650, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2006-AR8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR8 Assignment Dated: October 28, 2011 Assignment Recorded: November 2, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 517401 Corrective Gap Assignment Assignee: Bank of America, National Association Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540052 Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Assignment Dated: July 30, 2013 Assignment Recorded: August 26, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 530798 Corrective Gap Assignment Assignee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Home Capital Funding DBA Mortgage One Lending Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540053 Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 006-AR7 Assignment Dated: July 16, 2014 Assignment Recorded: August 15, 2014 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 536791 Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR8 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR8 Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540051 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 November 12, 2021, as Instrument No. 593731, 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 May 1, 2019, 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 $143,880.47, interest in the sum of $39,357.26, escrow advances of $16,539.57, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $6,249.15 for a total amount owing of $206,026.45, 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 23rd day of April, 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. MT10241 PUBLISHED MAY 16TH, 26TH & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of June 4, 2024, Primary Election Notice is hereby given that in Lake County on June 4, 2024, a Primary Election will be held for the purpose of electing federal, state, and county candidates. The following ballot issues will also be considered: LAKE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR the review of the government of Lake County, Montana, and the establishment and funding, not to exceed one half-mil (approximately $55,000.00) of a local government study commission consisting of up to a maximum of 5 members to examine the government of Lake County, Montana, and submit recommendations on the government. AGAINST the review of the government of Lake County, Montana, and the establishment and funding, not to exceed one half-mil (approximately $55,000.00) of a local government study commission consisting of up to a maximum of 5 members to examine the government of Lake County, Montana, and submit recommendations on the government. CITY OF POLSON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) MILLS, OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. AGAINST THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDIN, NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) MILLS, OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. CITY OF RONAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR the review of the government of the City of Ronan and the establishment and funding, not to exceed $20,000.00 of a local government study commission consisting of five members to examine the government of the City of Ronan and submit recommendations on the government. AGAINST the review of the government of the City of Ronan and the establishment and funding, not to exceed $20,000.00 of a local government study commission consisting of five members to examine the government of the City of Ronan and submit recommendations on the government. TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILL OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. AGAINST THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILL OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. The above-mentioned election will be conducted by Polling Place. The polls will be open at 7 AM and continue to be open until 8 PM, on election day. All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote in the election. **Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county. If you have moved, please update your registration information by completing the voter registration application at https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and submitting it to the county election office. 106 4 th Ave E Polson MT 59860. Ballots were mailed to active absentee electors only, on May 10, 2024. If you do not receive an absentee ballot and wish to do so, contact the elections office at 406-883-7268 for instructions on how to register or update your registration to receive an absentee ballot. Check the status of your ballot at Voter Portal (mt.gov) DATED this 14th day of May 2024   /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator PUBLISHED MAY 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

Notice of Method of Counting Ballots, Public Test, Post-Election Audit, and County Canvass for the June 4, 2024, Primary Election Notice is hereby given that the Public Test for the ExpressVote voting system and the DS-450-450 will occur in the Large Conference Room on the third floor of the courthouse (106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) at 9:00 am on Thursday, May 30. Also, in the Large Conference Room, Ballot preparation will begin at 9 am on Monday, June 3, 2024. Absentee ballots will be publicly counted by appointed election judges beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, June 4, by a DS 450 Central Tabulator. All the events listed above are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860.Preliminary results will be posted beginning just after 8 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at https://electionresults.mt.gov/results.Observers must check in with the election office (Rm 121) to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires any person participating or observing the procedures of the count to take an oath provided in 13-15- 207(4) MCA that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Technology is not permitted in the counting center for observers. Cell phones, iPads, cameras, and other audio or video equipment or electronic devices will not be allowed. The following events are also open to the public: accepted provisional ballots will be counted and added to the vote totals at 3 pm on Monday, June 10, in the Large Conference Room. The Post- Election Audit will be held at 9 am on Thursday, June 13, in the Election Office Rm 121. The County Canvass of the election will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, June 18, in the Commissioner’s Chambers. PUBLISHED MAY 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 __________________________

Notice of Preliminary Budget Meeting For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 The St Ignatius Rural Fire Board will hold a preliminary budget meeting on Wednesday May 29th, at 6:00 PM in the fire hall meeting room. The Sunsetting District Equipment Levy will be on the agenda as well. For further information, contact chairman Tim Callahan: 406-745-4112. Published on May 22nd, 23rd & 29th 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2023 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2023. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2023. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2023 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4 th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://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 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Erika Jennison Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED MAY 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Polson, Polson, Montana Seventh Avenue Gravity Sewer Extension  General Notice The City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wastewater Collection System Improvements Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at Polson City Hall located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860 until Tuesday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Base Bid – Schedule A: Construction of a new Lakeview Lift Station consisting of a new wet well, new submersible pump package system, piping, valves, and associated electrical and controls improvements. Performing all other site civil and demolition work required for a complete operational system.   Base Bid – Schedule B: Installation of Owner furnished 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameter gravity sewer pipe along 7th Avenue E. and 7th Street E., installation of four precast concrete sanitary sewer manholes, and full width road paving and marking. Additive Bid Alternate #1: Replacement of the existing pumps in the Riverside Park lift station with new non-clog centrifugal pumps and new associated piping, valves, and electrical and controls improvements. Construction of a new overflow wet well with associated gravity sewer piping and manholes. Performing all other site civil, demolition, and mechanical work required for a complete operational system.   Additive Bid Alternate #2: Lakeview Lift Station Force Main Replacement Additive Bid Alternate #3: Lakeview Lift Station Force Main CIPP All work, including pavement restoration, shall be completed no later than August 31st, 2025. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR Engineering, Inc. 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 To obtain Bidding Documents either electronically or hard copies, contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com The contact person for design questions is: Chance Maes, EIT with HDR. He can be contacted at (406-532-3959) or Chance.Maes@hdrinc.com  Project Funding The “Polson Wastewater Collection System Improvements” project is funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications.  Pre-Bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the City of Polson City Hall, located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “City of Polson Seventh Avenue Gravity Sewer Extension Project” on the outside of the envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Polson, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided.  If the Invitation to Bid is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the bidder’s responsibility to keep informed of any changes to the solicitation. Bidders must sign and return with their bid an Acknowledgement of Addendum for any addendum issued. Bids that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendum may be considered unresponsive. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the owner.  Bidders are responsible for reviewing all bidding documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.  The City of Polson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Kim Sassaman Title: City Finance Office PUBLISHED 9NMAY 30TH, & JUNE 13TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On June 26, 2024, at 2pm, the Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item:      OUTBACK HOLDINGS LLC BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT Marc Carstens of Carstens and Associates, on behalf of Outback Holdings LLC., is requesting approval to allow for thirty (30) cabins for lease or rent.  Twenty-one (21) cabins currently exist, unoccupied, on the property, with nine (9) additional cabins proposed.  The subject property is located at 13784 Outback Lane, Bigfork MT, and is legally described as lot 5 of Bellmore Tracts in section 18 of T26N, R19W.  Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 14, 2024, will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after June 14, 2024, will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed to planning@lakemt.gov. The options for attendance are in person, or through ZOOM by arrangement.  Please contact the Lake County Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 if you would like to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED MAY 30, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

CORRECTION TO LEGAL NOTICE This is a correction to a previous legal notice to update the day of the meeting. The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance via ZOOM is an option) on the following item: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On May 8, 2024, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The amendments included section 2 for definitions, section 3.5 for violations, section 5.2 for general construction requirements, section 5.3(A) for docks, and section 5.3(D) for boat shelters and boat lifts.  The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt sections 2, and 3.5, not adopt changes in section 5.2 and recommended adopting modifications other than what staff proposed to sections 5.3(A) and 5.3(D).   The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Board’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation and the proposed amendments for conformance with the criteria for issuance of a permit found in 75-7-207, MCA, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of intention to adopt the amendments. Information regarding the item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept.  Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov .  All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED MAY 30, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________