Legals for July, 3 2025

| July 3, 2025 12:00 AM

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS. AMANDA R. DECKER Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0391-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION T0:AMANDA R. DECKER Last Known Address, if any: 20 Saka Drive, St. Ignatius MT 59865 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: COMPLAINT FOR MONEY OWED Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 & 26, 2025 AND JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA. Cause no. 25-0030-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Petitioner(s)/Defendant(s) VS. Joseph T. Doney Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: JOSEPH T. DONEY Last known Address, if any: P.O. Box 199, Ronan, MT. 59864. Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE AND PROMISSORY NOTE. Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend, and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Blvd. Pablo, Montana 59855 (406)-275-2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 & 26, 2025 AND JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL COURT, LAKE COUNTY PROBATE NO. DP-25-38 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF RICHARD H TAYLOR, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All person’s having claims 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 the amount claimed may be files with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana or emailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Kirsten L Dallmann c/o Clinton J Fischer Law Office, PC PO. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860. Dated this 9th day of June, 2025. Kirsten L Dallmann, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 & 26, 2025 AND JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probable Cause No. 22-0020-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA. IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TARI L. SHAW. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Casadi Wunderlich 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 request, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Bix 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 19th of May, 2022. Casadi Wunderlich, Personal Representative. Address: Casadi Wunderlich 303 Kari Lane Polson MT 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 & 26, 2025 AND JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff MB ISTIN a/k/a TAMIE G. TAMBERA G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMIE G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMBERA G. PULSE a/k/a TAMIE PULSE a/k/a TIMBER G. PULSE; MITCHELL SHANNON JAMES; THURSTON LESLIE JAMES; JUSTIN JAY PULSE a/k/a JOSINJAY JUSTIN JAY CONN; ROBYN R. COOKINGHAM a/k/a ROBYN R. BISSON; MIKEL PULSE: and all other 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, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Cause No.: DV-23-30 Judge: Molly Owen SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Defendants. TO: All other 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 Plaintiffs ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title whether the claim aim or possible claim is present or contingent. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF POLSON, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street Address: 201 7th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. WITNESS my hand and seal of said court this 3rd day of June, 2025. LAKE COUNTY CLERK OF DITRICT COURT By: Mary Rensvold. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19, 26 AND JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Public hearing notice: The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday July 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. Any individual who wishes to submit comment or protest to the district may do so in writing to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or by USPS to Lake County Commissioners 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, please reach out to the office at 406-883-7278 and request virtual participation. For more information, please contact the number above. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION # 25-25 A Resolution of Intention to Fund Kings Point Maintenance District Infrastructure Maintenance WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners received a petition from the Kings Point Maintenance District on May 19, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition prays for an amendment to the existing Maintenance District, for the purpose of refurbishing road infrastructure at a cost over and above the annual maintenance costs, all pursuant to 7-12-2102, MCA; and, WHEREAS, the petition was presented on the grounds and for the reasons that such road improvements and continued maintenance thereof are necessary for the proper maintenance and continued viability of the roadway, and the safety, convenience and welfare of the District residents and users, their successors, and the public as a whole; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the District remain the same, to wit: Boundaries All as reflected on Exhibits A and B hereto; and, WHEREAS, the refurbishment of infrastructure consists of two parts, namely, part one, a double-shot chip seal at a bid cost of $147,400.00, and part two, structural upkeep on the causeway foundations, at a bid cost of $9,940.00, less $10,000.00 to be contributed by the Kings Point Maintenance District, together with a 5% administrative fee in the amount of $7,370.00, and financing costs to be determined at the time of securing the loan, for a total prayer of $154,710.00, plus financing costs; and, WHEREAS, the assessment of costs shall be divided equally per tax ID # among the 88 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 per Tax ID# of approximately $ 1,758.00; 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 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 not to exceed 10 years beginning November of 2025, together with INTEREST PERCENTAGE (to be determined) % interest, financed by BANK(to be determined); and, WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners intends to grant the Petition to fund necessary infrastructure improvements in the Kings Point Road Maintenance District under the terms above-described; and WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860; 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 petitioned Rural Improvement District; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will hold public hearing on the Petition above-described on the 21st day of July 2025, at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106, 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, no less than thirty days following notice thereof by publication in the newspaper as provided by law. Let notice be given as provided in law. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of June, 2025. 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 IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19, 26 AND JULY 3, 2025 AS WELL AS THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 18, 25 AND JULY 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

An application for the use of Flathead System Compact Water was submitted on December 18th, 2024, to the Office of the Water Engineer. The application received by the Office of the Engineer contained the necessary requirements to submit an application pursuant to Ordinance, § 2-2-118. The Office of the Engineer has fully reviewed and considered the evidence submitted and has issued a Recommended Decision to Grant as of June 13th, 2025. As of June 13th, 2025, there will be a 45-day objection period for this application. Any objections to this Recommended Decision to the Office of the Engineer must be submitted through Form 611F Objection to an Application found here on the website: https://www.frwmb.gov/forms-applications/. For further questions please contact the Office of the Engineer at (406) 201-2532 or contact@frwmb.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 AND JULY 3, 2025 AND JUNE 18 AND JULY 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff, TAMBERA G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMIE G. TAMBERA G. AUSTIN ak/a TAMIE G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMBERA G. PULSE a/k/a TAMIE PULSE a/k/a TIMBER G. PULSE; MITCHELL SHANNON JAMES; THURSTON LESLIE JAMES; JUSTIN JAY POLSE LESLIE JAMES; JUSTIN JAY PULSE a/k/a JUSTIN JAY CONN; ROBYN R. COOKINGHAM a/k/a ROBYN R. BISSON; MIKEL PULSE; and all other 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 ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, or possible claim is present or ent, Defendants. TO: Thurston Leslie James. Cause No.: DV-23-30 Judge: Molly Owen SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff’s represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF POLSON, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street Address: 201 7th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. WITNESSED my hand and the seal of this said court this 3rd of June, 2025. Lake County Clerk of District Court By Clerk: Mary Rensvold. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 26 AND JULY 3 & 10, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Lake County Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake County Conservation District Office (64352 US Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864). The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district FY 2025/26 budget, and the reauthorization of the permissive medical mill levy to cover costs in the group benefits line item for FY 2025/26. Lake County Conservation District will conduct the public hearing in person and virtually. To participate virtually, email LakeCD@macdnet.org for Zoom link. The agenda will be available on the district website three days prior to the meeting and may be accessed here: www.lakecountyconservationdistrict.org For more information, contact Caroline McDonald, District Coordinator, at 406-676-2811x102, 64352 U.S. Highway 93, Ronan, Montana, LakeCD@macdnet.org PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 26 & JULY 3, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff. vs. TAMBERA G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMIE G. AUSTIN a/k/a TAMBERA G. PULSE a/k/a TAMIE PULSE a/k/a TIMBER G. PULSE: MITCHELL SHANNON JAMES; THURSTON LESLIE JAMES; JUSTIN JAY PULSE a/kla JUSTIN JAY CONN; ROBYN R. COOKINGHAM a/k/a ROBYN R. BISSON; MIKEL PULSE; and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or riobt title estate orinterest in orlien o any encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title. claim or possible claim is present or gent, Cause No.: DV-23-30 Judge: Molly Owen SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Defendants. TO: Tambera G. Austin a/k/a Tamie G. Austin a/k/a Tambera G. Pulse a/k/a Tamie Pulse a/k/a Timber G. Pulse. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein o under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF POLSON, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF OON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Street Address: 201 7th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court third day of June, 2025. Lake County Clerk of District Court Deputy Mary Rensvold. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 26 AND JULY 3 & 10, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA CHERRY HILL VILLAGE, Plaintiff, vs. AMBER FLYING, 200 Cherry Hill Ct., Unit F Polson, MT 59860 Defendant. Cause No.: CV-25-241-LT SUMMONS IN THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 must accompany 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 20th day of May, 2025. /s/Rick Shoening Justice of the Peace or Clerk of Justice Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE JUSTICE COURT LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA JUN 11’25 9:50 NORTHERN SKY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, Cause No. CV-25-213-LT AMENDED SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION (JESUS RAMOS) V. ASHLEY RAMOS, ISAAC RAMOS and JESUS RAMOS, Defendants. COPY The State of Montana to the above-named defendant(s)...greetings A complaint has been filed in this Court stating a claim or cause of action against you. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed with the above-named Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the above-entitled Court and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff(s), or Plaintiff’s attorney within five (5) business days after service of this summons. Your answer must be in writing. Your answer must be accompanied by the mandatory fee of $30.00. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand this 12 day of June 20a5. Amended Summons for Publication (Jesus Ramos) /S/ Rick Shoening, Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE JUSTICE COURT LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA NORTHERN SKY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, V. Plaintiff, ASHLEY RAMOS, ISAAC RAMOS and JESUS RAMOS, Defendants. JUN 11’259:47 COPY Cause No. CV-25-213-LT AMENDED SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION (ASHLEY RAMOS) COPY The State of Montana to the above-named defendant(s)...greetings A complaint has been filed in this Court stating a claim or cause of action against you. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed with the above-named Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the above-entitled Court and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff(s), or Plaintiff’s attorney within five (5) business days after service of this summons. Your answer must be in writing. Your answer must be accompanied by the mandatory fee of $30.00. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand this 12 day of June 2025. /S/ Rick Schoening Amended Summons for Publication (Ashley Ramos) Judge/Clerk of Court Rick Shoening. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE JUSTICE COURT LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA NORTHERN SKY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, Cause No. CV-25-213-LT JUN 11’25 9:49 V. ASHLEY RAMOS, ISAAC RAMOS and JESUS RAMOS, Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION (ISAAC RAMOS) The State of Montana to the above-named defendant(s)...greetings A complaint has been filed in this Court stating a claim or cause of action against you. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed with the above-named Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the above-entitled Court and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff(s), or Plaintiff’s attorney within five (5) business days after service of this summons. Your answer must be in writing. Your answer must be accompanied by the mandatory fee of $30.00. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand this 12 day of June . 2025. /S/ Rick Schoening Judge/Clerk of Court Amended Summons for Publication (Isaac Ramos). PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 3,10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No- 25-0078-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS BLOOD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOUISE BLOOD, Deceased Cause No- 25-0078-P Notice is hereby given that undersigned, CloAnn Westerman, 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 by mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt, and/or to the Clerk of the Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P. O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 10th of June, 2025. Sign: CloAnn Westerman, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________