Legals for October, 16 2024

Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in the E1/2NE¼ of Section 2, Township 21 North, Range 20 West, P.P.M., Lake County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the Exhibit, consisting of 1 sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 1 acre, more or less. Property Address: TBD US Highway 93, Pablo, MT 59855 The property is being sold “AS IS”. The auction will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. on October 23, 2024 in the Large Conference Room of the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Montana. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $95,850.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value ($86,265.00). The property is being sold AS IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Jenny Chamberlin, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-6387 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. MDT Property for Sale mt.gov PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12TH, 19TH, 26TH, OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBIN FERDINAND, DECEASED. PROBATE NO: DP-22-61 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Elizabeth Gunderson 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 the first publication of this notice or said claims will forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Elizabeth Gunderson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at 704 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2024 Avery Field Bliven Law Firm, P.C 704 South Main Kalispell, MT 59901 Attorneys for the Personal Representative PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD. 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY RICHARD E. HOEFLE & KIMBERLY K. HOEFLE, Plaintiffs, vs. PATRICK R. CONNOLLY; MARY A. CONNOLLY; BARBARA C. JONES; COLLEEN T. DOCKERY; DANIEL J. CONNOLLY; MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY; and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN claiming, or who might claim, any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim is present, future or contingent in nature, including any claim or possible claim of elective or inchoate share or any claim of right to use or possess said premises, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-24-126 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA sends greetings to the above-named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you in the County wherein you reside, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are listed above, within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and is described as follows: Lot 12 in Block 7 of the Townsite of Dayton, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Witness my hand and Seal of said Court this 20th day of September, 2024. MARY RENSVOLD Deputy Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF JON MARCHI, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2 Cause No.: DP-24-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Dennis E. Lind, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., 201 West Main Street, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 27th day September, 2024. \S\ Dennis E. Lind Personal Representative READ AND APPROVED: DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative \S\ Dennis E. Lind PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Gabriel Hindall, Gabriel Hindall, Petitioner Cause No. DV-24-201 Dept No: 2002 This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Gabriel Christine Hindall, to Gabriel Christine Cline. The hearing will be on 11/07/2024 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated September 16th, 2024 S Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0246-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TIRBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES MORIGEAU Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Jackie Spidel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the 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 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 23 of September, 2024. \S\ Jackie Spidel, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In RE The Estate of BRANDON ALAN TAYLOR, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-59 John A. Mercer, District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 Jacob Taylor and Naomi Taylor, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of August, 2024. \S\ JACOB TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative \S\ NAOMI TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 room 211 for the purpose of taking public comment on the Resolution listed below. If you would like to comment but are unable to attend or have further questions, please contact the Commissioners Office at 406-883-7204 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov Resolution 24-36 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CREATE THE BRIARWOOD CIRCLE ROAD PAVING SPECIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, The Lake County Commission has received a petition signed by at least 40% of the owners of the real property within the boundary of the proposed special district in and around, Mission View Tracts, a subdivision in the NW4NW4 S32,T23N, R20W, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County; Consisting of eighteen (20) individual parcels, the descriptions thereof available for examination at the office of the Lake County Commission; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition requests creation of a special rural improvement district for road paving, for the purpose of improving the dedicated county road within said area, including Briarwood Circle, for the purpose of reconstruction and asphalt paving of the existing Briarwood Circle Road, pleading the necessity of safety, convenience, and welfare of the Petitioners; and, WHEREAS, the said petition contemplates that each of the parcels to be benefitted by the said re-pavement should also bear the burden thereof; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition proposes that the project contemplated within to include the following work, to wit, remove existing asphalt from the entire road; excavate eight inches of base; stake sub grade; grade and compact new 5-inch aggregate, blue top stake base, place, grade and compact 3 inches of new base course; surface all with a compacted three-inch lift of asphalt; to include raising the approach to Highway 93 from the edge of the highway inward approximately 20 lineal feet to an additional 1.5 feet, including removal of unsuitable materials; place geotextile fabric; place, grade and compact at 15-inch lift subbase gravel; blue to stake; place 3-inch lift of base aggregate and surface with a compacted 3-inch lift of asphalt; and, WHEREAS, the cost is anticipated to be one hundred ninety three thousand eight hundred dollars ($193,800.00), an administrative cost of five hundred dollars ($ 500.00), and an additional five percent (5%) reserve, amounting to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for a total cost of two hundred four thousand three hundred dollars ($204,300.00) at an interest rate to be determined at the time of securing the loan therefor; and, WHEREAS, Smith Paving and Contracting, or Polson, MT, or any qualified replacement contractor, shall perform all work; and WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (date) at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860; and WHEREAS, due to the limited lifespan of the road paving special district proposed herein, the board of County Commissioners shall oversee and administer the District during it’s existence; and, WHEREAS, if an increase occurs in the number of benefited lots, tracts, or parcels within the boundaries of the district during the term of the bonded indebtedness, the assessment per lot, tract, or parcel then in the district will be recalculated as provided in 7-12-2151(4)(a); and, WHEREAS, the commission contemplates that, if enacted, taxpayers shall be afforded a prepay period until June 2, 2025 (date) for those wishing to prepay their portion, and, if such prepayment is not received, the amounts will be assessed on the annual tax bill for a period of ten (10) years, beginning November, 2025, together with 4.5% interest, on the terms as financed by Trailwest Bank; and, WHEREAS, prior to and at that public hearing the Board will take oral or written public comment and protest, if any, prior to making a final decision as to the road paving project herein; and, WHEREAS, because there are equal benefits to all the parcels to be levied, if enacted the assessment of costs shall be divided equally per tax ID # among the 20 properties within the proposed district, to either be prepaid as provided herein, or placed on their annual tax bill for the next ten years (plus interest), for a total estimated cost per Tax ID# of $2,622, plus the pro rata share of any interest on the necessary financing note; and, WHEREAS, if enacted, it shall be known as “Briarwood Circle Special District.” NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will hold public hearing on the petition to establish the Briarwood Circle Special District on the Tuesday November 12, 2024, no less than thirty days following notice thereof by publication in the newspaper as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of September , 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF WATER RATE INCREASE FOR THE WOODS BAY/LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Woods Bay/Lake County Water and Sewer District, Lake County, Montana, met on the 16th day of September 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the District office at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for a scheduled meeting. The District Board intends to increase rates by 5% to cover increased operating expenses for the water system, effective December 1, 2024. Al persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. For further information regarding the meeting, contact Julie Spencer, District Manager, at the District office or by phone at 406-837-4566. 1. Increasethewaterbaseratefor3⁄4”metersforWoodsBaycustomersfrom$49.60to$52.05 and for Sheaver’s Creek customers from $53.70 to $56.35. The larger size meter users will see an increase in base rate based on capacity units of meter being used. 2. Increase the water gallonage rate per thousand gallons used over the minimum allowed per meter size from $2.70 to $2.80 for 5,001 to 12,500 gallons; from $3.80 to $3.95 for over 12,501. 3. Hydrant meter rental rate will be the same as for a 1” meter rate. 4. Mailing of Notice. The District Secretary shall post the above Notice to the District’s website bigforkwater.com and include the message regarding the notice when mailing the bills to al water and wastewater customers of the District at least 7 days prior to the effective date of the rate increase in accordance with Section 7-13-2275 (5), MCA. MCA 7-13-2275 (5) A public hearing is not required for a cumulative rate increase of less than or equal to 5% within a 12-month period fi the board provides notification of the increase to persons within the district on whom the rate will be imposed at least 10 days prior to the passage or enactment of the ordinance or resolution implementing the increase. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND 31ST, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Shirley Mae Cummings, Deceased. Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-23-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 (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 Gordon G. Cummings, Jr., the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Cassie R. Dellwo, at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 25th day of September, 2024. /s/ Gordon G. Cummings, Jr. Personal Representative c/o Cassie R. Dellwo FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA. Eagle Bank Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and Katrina Joseph Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0002-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: Katrina Joseph Last Known Address, if any: PO Box 1085 Polson, MT 59860 The CSKT Tribal Court Located of the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana will hold a hearing at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 9:00am Phone Number: (406)275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine Summons and Complaint for money owed. The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of this publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgement by default. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION Eagle Bank, Plaintiff VS Alisha Y McDanal, Defendant Cause No 24-0003-CV SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE TRIBAL COURT SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to respond to the above-captioned complaint filed in Tribal Court. You have 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Tribal holidays) from the last date of publication of this summons in which to file your written answer with the Tribal Court. If you fail to respond to the complaint within the time provided under law, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint in the amount of $4,726.19 plus interest and costs to date. This Summons by Publication is issued pursuant to Title 1, chapter ,2 Part ,7 Rule 9(3), of the CS&KT laws codified. DATED this 1st day of May, 2024. /S/ Mona Haynes Clerk/Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on December 2, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST December 2, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on June 2, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST June 2, 2025. 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 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. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Mobile Home Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes were 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. The second half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 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. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST. 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION Town of St. Ignatius intends to file an application for federal financial assistance with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service. The project includes improvements to the wastewater system. Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to Town of St. Ignatius. Persons seeking more information should contact Scott Morton, Public Works Director, 406-745-3791, during regular business hours, Monday – Thursday 9am to 1pm. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES The Town of St. Ignatius is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the St. Ignatius Public Library Board. The library district includes areas outside of the city limits of St. Ignatius. A library board trustee helps provide governance for the public library; hires and evaluates the library director; establishes and monitors annual budget; and exercises such other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for the effective use and management of the library. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest to St. Ignatius City Hall or email a letter to: clerk@townofstignatius.com. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 406-745-3791. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of St. Ignatius Public Works Department intends to hire an “as needed” part-time water and sewer laborer, who will also help with general maintenance. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Must also have or be able to obtain water and sewer operator certification. Town will provide the training to obtain certifications (issued by MT DEQ). Wage begins at $21/hour. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and application to City Hall, PO Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. Application can be acquired from Job Service. Job open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every Friday. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shayna Cullinan: Shayna Cullinan, Petitioner, Cause No.: DV-24-207 Dept No.: Dept 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shayna Nichole Cullinan to Shayna Nichole Laabs-Booth The hearing will be on 11/13/2024 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated 10/01/2024 /S/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________