Legals for June, 5 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE Storage Unit Sale June 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM Arlee Mini Storage 92300 US 93 Arlee, MT (406) 531-2440 Sell to the highest bidder, CASH only Contents of units: 16; 18; 25; 36; 41; 43; 51/52 Contents are of a personal nature. Arlee Mini Storage reserves the right to bid at the public sale. Contents subject to redemption until time of auction. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22 & 29, 2025 AND JUNE 5, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA MELTON , Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Morgan Johnson is appointed as Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the above-named Estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative,. Claims must be mailed to 71888 US Highway 93 Saint Ignatius, MT 59865 or forever be barred. Dated this 13th day of May, 2025. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22 & 29, 2025 AND JUNE 5, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No: 25-0081-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Clinton Folden, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clinton Folden, Deceased. Cause No. 25-0081-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kimberly Folden 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 the Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 14th of May, 2025. Kimberly Folden 69539 BigSam Ln Arlee, MT 59821 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22 & 28, 2025 AND JUNE 5, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 18, 2025, at 02:00 PM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lot B of the Amended Plat of Lots 15 and 16 of PINEWOOD SHORES, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 128 Pinewood Drive, nka 38429 Pinewood Drive, Polson, MT 59860. John L. Coon and Mary L. Coon, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Charles J. Peterson at Mackkoff, Kellogg, Kirby & Kloster, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to PHH Mortgage Services, by Deed of Trust on June 23, 2003, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on June 27, 2003 as Instrument No. 437497, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Assignment Dated: July 11, 2003 Assignment Recorded: September 29, 2003 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 440855 Assignee: Bank of America, N.A. Assignment Dated: April 30, 2018 Assignment Recorded: May 3, 2018 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 561864 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 April 14, 2022, as Instrument No. 597498, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning December 1, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $315,187.26, interest in the sum of $9,380.07, escrow advances of $6,843.90, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,261.54 for a total amount owing of $332,672.77, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 7th day of May, 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. MT11264 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 29, 2025 AND JUNE 5 & 12, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
The North Lake County Public Library District will conduct a public hearing on June 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Library Community Room for the purpose of amending the FY 2024-2025 budget pursuant to Montana law at MCA 7-6-4021. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendments. The Library Board of Trustees will take action immediately following the public hearing to approve the resolution to amend the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The proposed budget amendments are on file and open to inspection in the office of the Library Director at 102 1st St E, Polson, Montana. Please contact Abbi Dooley, Director at 406-883-8225 for additional information. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 5 & 12, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FAYE ELLEN MORGAN, Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-25-33 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representative is set for below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ Shawn Morgan Shawn Morgan Personal Representative Estate of Faye Ellen Morgan, Deceased PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 5, 12 & 19, 2025. MNAXLP _____________ __________________________ ____
BLACKTAIL TV DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three-year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2027. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by Wednesday, July 16, 2025 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 29 AND JUNE 5, 12 & 19, 2025 AS WELL AS THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING WATER RATES FOR THE CLEARVIEWHEIGHTS/LAKE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Clearview Heights/Lake County Water District, Valley County, Montana, (the “District”) will meet on the 19th day of June 2025 at 6:30 p.m.at Miracle of Americas Museum Polson Montana for the purpose of holding a public hearing on increasing water rates for the District. The District Board proposes to increase the $60.00 per Residential Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”) and $85.00 per Commercial EDU each by $15.00 per EDU, effective July 1, 2025. The District intends to provide significant improvements to its water system including the design, acquisition and construction of a new water tank and improvements to the water distribution system, and to issue a revenue bond for approximately $212,500.00 payable over 30 years at 2.5% to finance portion of the costs of such improvements. All persons who own property in the District and customers of the District may appear and be heard at the time and place of the hearing. For further information regarding the hearing or the proposed new rates, contact Mic Barnhill, District President at 36550 Clearview Dr Polson MT 59860 or phone at (760)-587-7374. Dated this 27th day of May 2025. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTTORS OF THE CLEARVIEW HEIGHTS/LAKE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. By: Mic Barnhill. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEARDER ON JUNE 5 & 12, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________