Legals for February, 27 2025
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA MARIE HUGHES, Deceased. Dept. No. 2001 Cause No. DP-25-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Luke Larson and Sarah Wulf have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Houston, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102, Missoula, MT 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. We declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 4th day of February, 2025. Published in the Lake County Leader On February 12, 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOONETAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Marilyn Susan Orr Olson Deceased, Cause No: 24-0387-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn Susan Orr Olson, Deceased. Case No. 24-0387-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Brenda L. Steiner, has been appointed Personal Representative on or before June 15, 2025, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, PO BOX 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 5th of February 2025. Brenda L. Steiner Name 42165 Spur Way #19 Mailing Address Polson, MT 59860 City, State Zip Code Published in the Lake County Leader on February 13, 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Hope Marie Alice Druffel Your Name Now Hope Marie Alice Druffel Petitioner (your name now) Cause No: DV-25-21 Dept No: Molly Owen NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (Your name now:) Hope Marie Alice Druffel First Middle Last To (name you want:) Hope Marie Alice Posivio First Middle Last The Hearing will be on (date) 03/12/2025 at (time) 10:00 AM The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county) Lake County Date: 1/31/2025 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court Published in the Lake County Leader on February 13, 2025, February 20, 2025, February 27, 2025 & March 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Trevor Carlson Carlson Law, PLLC d/b/a HH Evictions P.O. Box 3703 Great Falls, MT 59403 Ph: (406) 770-3535 trevor@montanaevictions.com Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA CHERRY HILL VILLAGE, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL RUSTON, and JAN GONZALEZ, 1000 Cherry Hill Court, Apt. #1000B Polson, MT 59860 Defendants. Cause No.: CV-24-551-LT SUMMONS THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE- NAMED DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL RUSTON and JAN GONZALEZ 1000 Cherry Hill Court, Apt. #1000B Polson, MT 59860 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. Pursuant to § 70-24-429(4), MCA (2023), you must file your Answer with the Court within five (5) business days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. A $30.00 filing fee per Defendant must be accompanied by your answer. You must also serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Trevor Carlson, P.O. Box 3703, Great Falls, Montana 59403. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief requested in the Complaint. Witness my hand and the seal of this Court, the 9th day of December, 2024. /s/ Rick Schoening Justice of the Peace or Clerk of Justice Court Published in The Lake County Leader February 13, 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License for the Polson quota area as the result of a license lapse. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License for the Polson quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Polson or within 5 miles of Polson’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Polson from Ronan. A map of the Polson quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $7,500. The competitive bidding process closes on April 2, 2025, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities. Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be currently bid on. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published in the Lake County Leader on February 27, 2025 & March 6, 13 & 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Tara A. Harris Melissa Broch HARRIS LAW OFFICE PLLC 825 Great Northern Blvd, Suite 318 Helena, MT 59601 Phone:(406) 513-1412 Email: tara@harrislawmt.com melissa@harrislawmt.com Attorneys for Personal Representative for the Estate of Rose Marie Pugh MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: ROSE MARIE PUGH, Deceased. Probate No. DP 24-68 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 Decedent, Rose Marie Pugh, are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kristina Marie Pugh, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o TARA A. HARRIS, HARRIS LAW OFFICE PLLC, 825 Great Northern Blvd., Ste. 318, Helena, Montana 59601, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 25th day of October, 2024. KRISTINA MARIE PUGH Personal Representative By: TARA A. HARRIS Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Lake County Leader February 20 & 27, 2025 and March 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The St. Ignatius Town Council has adopted on first reading a revised and amended City Ordinance 4-7-101. The council will take public comment before taking final action at the March 4, 2025, city councilmeeting at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall on 12 First Avenue, St. Ignatius. The council anticipates that this change, if adopted on second/final reading on March 4, 2025, willbecome effective thirty days after final approval/adoption. For more information on the revised andamended City Ordinance 4-7-101. Please contact City Hall at 745-3791. Mary LeishmanClerk-Treasurer Published in the Lake County Leader February 20 & 27, 2025 MNAXLP _____________________________
Request for Proposal Furniture Package Arlee Joint School District #8 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Trustees, Arlee Joint School District #8, Arlee, Montana (“District”) requests proposals to secure furniture purchase agreement and future furniture design services and procurement. The owner is committed to the students and staff in its buildings, which are associated with the Arlee Expansion and Improvements Project (Project). The scope of work associated with this project includes completing the furniture programming, flexible learning space furniture, library furniture, and delivery, assembly, and installation of the purchased furniture. Further information concerning this Request for Proposal and the submission requirements is available at the Montana Plans Exchange search - “Arlee Joint School District #8 - Expansion Classroom Furniture.” For additional information or questions, please contact the district Owner Representative Daniel McGee, at danmc@buildingmindandbody.com or (406) 544-2815. To be considered, completed proposals must be directly submitted to and received by Arlee Joint School District #8, ATTN: Mr. Cory Beckham, Superintendent, no later than 12:00 p.m. (local time) on March 10, 2025. All proposals must contain the requested information. No faxed proposals will be accepted. This Request for Proposal does not commit the Board of Trustees to enter into any agreement, pay any expenses incurred in preparing a response to this request, or procure any contract for services or supplies. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any formalities and reject any or all proposals if it is in the best interest of the Board to do so. Arlee Joint School District #8 Mr. Cory Beckham Superintendent 72220 Fyant Street Arlee, MT 59821 (406) 726-3216 Published in the Lake Coutny Leader on 02/20/25, and 02/27/25 MNAXLP __________________________
Request for Proposal Low Voltage – Access Control, Security Cameras, Bells and Clocks Arlee Joint School District #8 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Trustees, Arlee Joint School District #8, Arlee, Montana (“District”) requests proposals to secure its Low voltage package that includes the information provided in the low voltage design package and is looking for assistance with final design services and procurement. The owner is committed to the students and staff in its buildings, which are associated with the Arlee Expansion and Improvements Project (Project). The scope of work associated with this project includes completing the procurement and final installation of its low-voltage package. Further information about this Request for Proposal and the submission requirements is available at the Montana Plans Exchange. Search for “Arlee Joint School District #8—Low-Voltage.” For additional information or questions, please contact the district Owner Representative, Daniel McGee, at danmc@buildingmindandbody.com or (406) 544-2815. To be considered, completed proposals must be directly submitted to and received by Arlee Joint School District #8, ATTN: Mr. Cory Beckham, Superintendent, no later than 12:00 p.m. (local time) on March 10, 2025. All proposals must contain the requested information. No faxed proposals will be accepted. This Request for Proposal does not commit the Board of Trustees to enter into any agreement, pay any expenses incurred in preparing a response to this request, or procure any contract for services or supplies. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any formalities and reject any or all proposals if it is in the best interest of the Board to do so. Arlee Joint School District #8 Mr. Cory Beckham Superintendent 72220 Fyant Street Arlee, MT 59821 (406) 726-3216 Published in The LAke County Leader On 02/20/25, and 02/27/25 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on June 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A tract of land being a portion of Tract 1 as shown on Deed Exhibit No. H-216, Lake County, Montana records, located in the SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County Montana, further shown and described as being Tract-B on Certificate of Survey No. 4328, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana.More commonly known as 521 Griffiths Ln, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. Joe W. Messner, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for CrossCounty Mortgage, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on March 17, 2023, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on March 21, 2023 as Instrument No. 603951, of Official Records.The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Assignment Dated: December 24, 2024Assignment Recorded: January 2, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 614781 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 January 29, 2025 as Instrument No. 620077, of OfficialRecords. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure tomake monthly payments beginning October 1, 2023, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments wouldhave 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 Deedimmediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $384,476.10, interestin the sum of $41,811.84, escrow advances of $4,334.56, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,705.88 for a total amount owing of $433,328.38, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect theproperty 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 securedby 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 moneyorders, 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 there by (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 11th day of February, 2025. 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. MT22564 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 27, 2025 AND MARCH 6 & 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________