Legals for April, 17 2025

MONTANA 20 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY   Your case No. DV 25-62 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE  In the Matter of the Name Change of, Cassie Leanne Carlyle, Petitioner   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Petitioner, Cassie Leanne Carlyle, has petitioned the District Court for the Twentieth Judicial District for a change of name from Cassie Leanne Carlyle to Cassie Leanne Murrin, and the petition for name change will be heard by a District Court Judge on the 30th day of April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., in the Lake County Courthouse (name of the courthouse or justice center), located at 1064th Ave. E., Polson, MT (street address of courthouse or justice center), in courtroom____. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name. DATED this 10th day of March, 2025. Mary Rensvold Clerk of Court. Published in the Lake County Leader on March 27, April 3, 10 &17, 2025.MNAXLP  __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  INVITATION TO BID  Polson School District #23    Polson High School Addition and Remodel Project   Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the High School Core and Shell bid package.  This project will take place from the Summer 2025 through the Winter of 2026 and consists of site work, interior build out, and interior finishes,   Bid Package Two – Interior and Final Site Improvements Bid Packages  The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available March 20th, 2025 Documents may be obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchanges.  It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process.    Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901.  Bids are due before 2:00 PM (local time), Tuesday April 22nd, 2025. Bids must be plainly marked, “Polson High School Remodel & Addition” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids.  All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date.  Late Bids will not be opened.   Access to the site and existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request.  All Subcontractor bids shall include the cost of the following:  1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax.  Current Montana State Prevailing Wages.  Permits specific to the bid scope of work.    Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification.  Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them.  All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises.   Please contact Swank Enterprises with questions or concerns.  Jason Dwight Swank Enterprises 406-885-1081, jasond@swankenterprises.com . Published in Lake County Leader on March 27th, April 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  PROBATE NO. DP-25-9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS  IN RE THE ESTATE OF LOIS M SCOTT Decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Diane Cummings c/o Clinton J Fischer Law Office, P.C. PO Box 879 Polson , MT 59860. Dated this 24th day of March, 2025. Diane Cummings, Personal Representative. Published in Lake County Leader on April 3,10 and 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTNAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No.23-0186-CV ORDER RE-Service by Publication  TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTNAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION   PLAINTIFF, and WILLIAM J TANNER, Defendant  This Court, having considered Plaintiff’s Affidavit of due diligence Efforts and Request Summons for Service by Publication in relation to serving / Defendant by personal service, is satisfied that / Plaintiff has used due diligence to obtain personal service on Defendant at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that Defendant cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of Defendant’s remain (s) unknown. THEREFORE, the Court shall permit the Plaintiff (s) to serve / Defendant (s) by publication. THE Court ORDERS the following: A. Plaintiff shall complete service by publication in Char-Koosta Newspaper in two (2) consecutive issues and in at least one other newspaper published within the exterior boundaries of the Flathead Reservation at least once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks pursuant to CSKT Practice Rule 9(3)(a). B. The Summons by Publication shall contain the following: The name of Court and names of parties; 2. be directed to /Defendant; 3. state the name and address of Plaintiff’s counsel, if any, otherwise /Plaintiff’s address; 4. state that Defendant has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend. C. The court also orders that pursuance to CSKT Practice Rule 9(3)(b) when service by publication is complete that the Plaintiff(s) shall file a copy of each publication of the service, certified by the publisher as to date and accuracy of publication with the Clerk of Court. DATED this 25th day of March 2025. David Morigeau Judge of Tribal Court. Published in the Lake County Leader on April 3, 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  Cause No: 25-0018-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA WOFFORD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paula Wofford, Deceased. Cause No. 25-0018-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Heather Wofford 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 26 th of March, 2025. Heather Wofford 367 Hi Francis Road Arlee, MT 59821. Published in the Lake County Leader on April 3, 10 and 17, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  POLSON AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS   POLSON, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA  A.I.P. 3-30-0061-016-2025    Separate sealed bids will be received by Lake County and City of Polson until 2:00 p.m., local time, April 30th, 2025.  All bids will be received by Lake County and City of Polson, and publicly opened, and read aloud at Polson Airport Pilot’s Lounge, 470 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana 59860, for the Polson Airport Improvements Project to include the following:    Rehabilitate Runway 18-36;  Rehabilitate Taxiway A;  Reconstruct Apron;  Install Subsurface Edge Drains;  Electrical Improvements – Electrical enclosure and equipment, MIRL, guidance signs, PAPIs, airport beacon, and wind cones    This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project.    NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  41 CFR Part 60-4, Executive Order 11246  1. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” set forth herein.  2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:  Timetables  Goals for minority participation for each trade: 2.7% (Applied to Lake County)   Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9%  These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area.  If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed.  With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction.  The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a) and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4.  Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.  3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation.  The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number of the subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.  4. As used in this notice and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is   State:  Montana County: Lake City: Polson    CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI ASSURANCE  49 USC § 47123, FAA Order 1400.11  Lake County and City of Polson, Montana in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.    DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE  49 CFR Part 26  The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Lake County and City of Polson, Montana to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.    FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT  29 USC § 201, 29 USC § 200.430  All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.     The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.    TRADE RESTRICTION CERTIFICATION  49 USC § 50104, 49 CFR Part 30  By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror –    1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR);  2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and  3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR.    This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC Section 1001.    The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.    Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor:    1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR or   2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list or   3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list.    Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.    The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous.    This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA.    This project is subject to the Federal provisions, which are hereby incorporated by reference within this Advertisement For Bids:  Buy American Preference, Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances, Davis Bacon Requirements, Debarment and Suspension, Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees, Procurement of Recovered Materials, and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, which are incorporated by reference.  Failure to comply with the terms of these contract provisions may be sufficient grounds to:  1.) Withhold progress payments or final payment, 2.) Terminate the contract, 3.) Seek suspension/debarment, or 4.) Any other action determined to be appropriate by the Sponsor/Owner or the FAA.    -- (End of Clauses) --    Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents.  Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be: (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security shall be made payable to the Owner and failure to enter into a formal contract will result in the Owner retaining the bid security. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal contract within the bid period listed in the Contract Documents.  Bidder shall be required to provide an insurance certification(s), to furnish a Performance Bond, and furnish a labor and materials Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Award is received.  The bonds shall each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The successful Bidder is required to comply with Montana’s Contractor Registration Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, MCA.    Contract Documents may be inspected at many plan exchanges, and at the office of the consulting engineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, (3147 Saddle Dr. / P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604).   They may be reviewed, downloaded, and printed at no cost under the “PROJECTS BIADING” tab at www.rpa-hln.com.    All bids must be submitted in a Bidding Documents booklet, provided by the Engineer upon receipt of $25.00 (non-refundable).  Alternate forms or copies of the Bidding Documents booklet will not be acceptable.  The Planholders List will include only the purchasers of Bidding Documents booklets.    Hard copies of the Contract Documents (including a Bidding Documents booklet) printed by the Engineer are available upon receipt of $500.00 (non-refundable) for each complete set.       A pre-bid conference will be held on April 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Polson Airport.  Potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site and contact the Engineer (mwilder@rpa-eng.com or 406-447-5000) with any questions.    Faxed bids will not be accepted or considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive, or conditional bids.  Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 120 days from the date of the opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidder and/or determining bid award based upon available funding prior to award of the Contract. April 3, 2025 LAKE COUNTY AND CITY OF POLSON  ABy /s/ Rick Newman, Chairman, LCJAB Bid Opening: April 30, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. Federal Contract Provisions 2023-05-24  Published in Lake County Leader on April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  Woods Bay Water will hold a special board meeting on Monday April 21, 2025 @ 11:00am, at the Bigfork Water & Sewer District at 108 Harbor Heights Boulevard. The public is welcome to attend. Zoom participation is available upon request. Published in the Lake County Leader on April 17, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

Notice of Annual School and Special Purpose District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Mail-Ballots, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana that the Annual School District and Special Purpose District Election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, by mail ballot. Ballots must be returned by mail or in person at the Election Office (106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from April 21st – May 5th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, May 6th. Electors will consider the following trustee races and propositions at said election: Arlee School District 8J- two- 3-year positions, Charlo School District #7J- two – 3-year positions, Ronan School District #30/2- two-3-year positions and one unexpired (2-year term) position; Big Fork Fire District-two- 3-year positions; Polson Rural Fire District one- 3-year position; and North Lake County Library District- three-4-year positions. Shall the district be authorized to levy in the Arlee High School District the sum of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000) per year for TEN (10) years and being approximately 8.32 mills for the purpose of purchasing, renting, repairing and maintaining technological equipment, including computers and computer network access, cloud computing services for technology infrastructure, platform, software, network, storage, security, data, database, test environment curriculum, or desktop virtualization purposes, including any subscription or any license-based or pay-per-use service that is accessed over the internet or other remote network to meet the district’s information technology and other needs, and the associated technical training for school district personnel? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $11.23, on a home with a market value of $300,000 by approximately $22.46, and on a home with a market value of $600,000 by approximately $67.39. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Shall the district be authorized to levy in the Arlee Elementary School District the sum of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000) per year for TEN (10) years and being approximately 8.32 mills for the purpose of purchasing, renting, repairing and maintaining technological equipment, including computers and computer network access, cloud computing services for technology infrastructure, platform, software, network, storage, security, data, database, test environment curriculum, or desktop virtualization purposes, including any subscription or any license-based or pay-per-use service that is accessed over the internet or other remote network to meet the district’s information technology and other needs, and the associated technical training for school district personnel? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $11.23, on a home with a market value of $300,000 by approximately $22.46, and on a home with a market value of $600,000 by approximately $67.39. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Upper West Shore School District #33 Shall the board of trustees be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of Fifty-four Thousand, Three Hundred, seventy-seven DOLLARS ($54,377.62 ) per year which is approximately 4.23 mills, for the purpose of: Increasing staff wages? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $5.71, on a home with a market value of $300,000 approximately $17.12, and on a home with a market value of $600,000 by approximately $34.24. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters, assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 18, 2025. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 7th, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8:00 pm on election day. The following events are open to the public and will take place at the Lake County Courthouse in the Large Conference Room on the third floor. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 10:00 am on April 30, 2025. Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the May 6, 2025, SchoolSpecial District Election will begin Tuesday, May 6th at noon. Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the election office (Rm 121) to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time before 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. The counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on May 12th in the large conference room. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 3:00 pm on May 15th. DATED this 1st day of April 2025. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana. Published in the Lake County Leader on April 10th, April 17th & April 24th, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  Cause No. DP-2025-17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of ELIZABETH ANN CHRISTIAN, Decedent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kirby Christian has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named 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 Kirby Christian, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC, 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  DATED this day, March 28, 2025. CHRISTIAN, SAMSON &BASKETT, PPLC Michael R Gulledge Attorneys for Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10, 17 & 24,2025. MNAXLP  __________________________ ______ ______________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE  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, Second Street Mini Storage, 907 2nd Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 406-883-5128 is entitled to auction the said property. Notice is hereby given that 2nd Street Mini Storage will auction all contents of Unit C03 belonging to Jeff Devlin, Unit D06, E21 and F02 belonging to Mike Johnson, Unit A09 belonging to Jordan Roberts, Unit H01 belonging to Colleen West, Unit H14 belonging to Kurtis Wood and Unit D05 belonging to Dolly Wells at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 19, 2025. If there are no bidders, the property will be disposed of accordingly. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Elections for Polson Rural Fire District Notice is hereby given that the election for 1 position for the Board of Trustees for the Polson Rural Fire District. A mail in ballot election to be held on May 6, 2025. Contact Lake County Elections Office for questions. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP SHOURDS, JR., Deceased. Cause No. DP-17-35 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Phillip Shourds, Sr. has been appointed as the successor 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 Phillip Shourds, Sr., Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Siefert & Wagner, PLLC, Attn: Nathan G. Wagner, 1135 Strand Avenue, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. DATED this 10th day of March 2025. /s/ Phillip Shourds, Sr. Phillip Shourds, Sr. Personal Representative SIEFERT & WAGNER, PLLC By /s/ Nathan G. Wagner Nathan G. Wagner Attorney for Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of CLEARVIEW HEIGHTS - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the Clearview Heights/Lake County Water & Sewer Districtuntil April 28th, 2pm then publicly opened and read aloud at the Lake County Court House, 106 4thAve E, Polson, MT 59860. In person: Commissioners Office, Lake County Court House, 106 4th Ave E, Polson,MT 59860. By mail: Commissioners Office, Lake County Court House, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. The project consists of: approximately 2500 LF of 4-inch water main, valves, and fittings; installation of blow off/air release hydrants; replacement of service lines from main to curb stop; curb stops; and a 15,000 gallon poly tank and appurtenances. The Contract Document consists of Drawings and Project Manual and is available in electronic formonly. The Contract Document may be viewed and printed from the following Plans Exchanges.Northwest Plans Exchange (2303 Hwy2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901),Missoula Plans Exchange (201 North Russell, Missoula , MT 59801). Bidder is responsible to ensure the printed Contract Document is a complete set and to verify all Addendum have been received prior to bidding. All questions are to be directed to Shari A Johnson Engineering & Associates (email:Engineering@SAJmontana.com; 406-261-3019). There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at Clear View Heights Subdivision - Tank/Booster StationSite (refer to drawing Sheet 2) , Polson, MT 59860 at 2pm April 16, 2025. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the Contractor’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms forregistration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Preference is given to Montana Contractors according to MCA 18-1-102. Contractor isrequired to be registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid, foreach wage classification, the higher of either the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates or the FederalDavis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin and must show affirmative action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunities. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the CLEARVIEW HEIGHTS/LAKE COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shallfurnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required by specifications, shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided and approved. This project is funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding from the Montana State Revolving Fund. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids.The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Town. The Clearview Heights/Lake County Water & Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published in the Lake County Leader on April 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANDREW P. LINK, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2001 Cause No.: DP-25-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 RUTH ANNE HACKNEY, RACHEL LYNN HARDING and BRIANNA GUSKY, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Title VI Public Hearing Arlee School District is holding its annual public meeting for our Title VI Indian Education formula grant on Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30pm in the Arlee High School Library. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 10 and 17, 2025. MNAXLP _____________________ ______ _____________________ __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 06, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the North Entrance of the Lake County Courthouse, located at, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59601, the following described real property, situated in Lake County, Montana:   A portion of the NW¼NE¼ of Section 9, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is due East 230 feet and South 300 feet distant from the Northeast corner of Block 1 of Central Addition to the City of Polson; thence East 150 feet; thence North 140 feet; thence West 150 feet; thence South 140 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING any portion along the South boundary line lying within the right of way of Eighth Ave of the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana.  FURTHER identified as being C-2, C-3, and C-4 of Deed Exhibit H-118, Subdivision of the Cline Block, on file in  the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana.   Commonly known as: 710 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860   Edward W. Lee, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Lake County Abstract & Title Co., a Montana corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Donald R. Dammel, 25147 LLC, a Washington limited liability company and Karl L. Roesch, as Beneficiary, by Montana Trust Indenture dated December 13, 2023, and recorded December 20, 2023, as Document No. 608802. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Donald R. Dammel, 25147 LLC, a Washington limited liability company and Karl L. Roesch. Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana.   Edward W. Lee has defaulted in the performance of said Montana Trust Indenture by failing to make the monthly payment of $6,500.00 plus an escrow fee of $25.00 plus reserves in the amount of $977.83 for a total monthly payment of $7,502.83 due for the 13th day of January, 2025 and a like sum of $7,502.83 due for the 13th day of  each and every month thereafter, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. As of March 28, 2025 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $650,000.00, accrued interest in the amount of $21,797.23 plus late fees in the amount of $1,950.00, for a total amount due of $673,747.23. Interest accrues on the Note at  the rate of 12% per annum with a per diem rate of $213.70 after March 28, 2025. Interest continues to accrue. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure.   The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse 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 Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Montana Trust Indenture. 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 in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. 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, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, may pay to the Beneficiary to the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Montana Trust Indenture 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 thereby cure the default.  The scheduled Trustee’s sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days.   DATED: March 31, 2025   By: /s/ Rae Albert, Assistant Secretary    for Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc.    c/o Title Financial Specialty Services    PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221    STATE OF Idaho )    SS.   COUNTY OF Bingham )   On this March 31, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., who is named as the Successor Trustee in the above described Montana Trust Indenture and executed the instrument on behalf of  said Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said successor Trustee executed the same.   /s/Allison Spencer    Notary Public of Idaho    Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho    Commission Expires: 6/23/2029  PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 17, 24, 2025 and May 1, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT  An audit of the Lake County has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, CPA’s, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings.    Summary of Significant findings  The audit report for the Lake County for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, were unmodified.   The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report.   Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters:  This report contained no findings.   Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance required by the Uniform Guidance. This report contained findings in the following matter:  This report contained no findings.   Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters.    This report contained no findings.   Report on Prior Year Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them.    2023-001 Due from Other Governments (Implemented)  2023-002 Payroll Controls (Implemented)  2023-003 Landfill Financial Assurance Compliance (Implemented)    Public Inspection of Audit Report  The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Clerk & Recorders office at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E, Polson MT 59860.  DATED this 8th day of April 2025 /s/ Kendra Steele Lake County Clerk & Recorder/Auditor  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.   JANE M. RICHARDSON and JASON A. WHEALON,  Defendants.  Cause No.:  DV-25-14   Judge: Molly Owen  SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION  TO:  JANE M. RICHARDSON and JASON A. WHEALON:  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, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney 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.  The object of this action is for the purpose of seizure and repossession of a certain 2020 Fleetwood Manufactured Home, VIN: FLE230ID19-34570AB as described in Plaintiff’s Complaint, which property is situated in the County of Lake, State of Montana, and for the further purpose of liquidating said Manufactured Home pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code (Mont. Code Ann. §§ 30-9A-101, et seq.). DATED this 1st day of April, 2025. CLERK OF LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT By: Mary Rensvold, Clerk  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON APRIL 17, 24th, 2025 and May 1, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________