Legals for June, 12 2025
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 __________________________
2025 Personal Property Taxes Due 2025 Personal Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on June 30, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST June 30, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12, 19 & 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Tuesday, August 1, 2025, the Lake County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2023 & 2024 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interAest, and costs are paid prior to July 31, 2025, a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent is on file in the office of the Lake County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. For further information please contact the Lake County Treasurer at 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12, 19 & 26, 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 __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Nancy Dawes; Misty Ayala-Campos; Susan Braget; April Jamison; Mathew Jamison; Shawna Jamison; Sydney Jamison; United States of America, by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860, Defendants. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: DV-24-205 To: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Nancy Dawes, April Jamison, and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. A lawsuit has been filed against you for amongst other things, foreclosure of real property located in the County of Lake, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 and is more particularly described as follows: That certain real property commonly known as: Lot 6, Block 11, Lake Shore Addition to the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. 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, or 60 days if you are the United States of America, or federal agency), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint 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 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. Date: May 20, 2025 /s/ CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 Email: lewis@hwmlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. MT22332 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12, 19 & 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Willow Cutting Collection Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration Project Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT) DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND WATER RESOURCES The CSKT Division of Engineering and Water Resources invites interested parties to submit bid in response to the Request for Proposals for the Willow Cutting Collection for the Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration Project on the Flathead Indian Reservation. The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained from Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: tabitha.espinoza@cskt.org. The Request for Proposals may also be viewed and down-loaded at the following website: https://www.csktwatercompact.com/documents-and-links/ . Bid packages must be received at the email address listed in the RFP no later than 5:30 pm MST, June 25, 2025. This is an Indian Preference RFP. Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by CSKT Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to submission of a response to this RFP. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with the response in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful Offeror and award of this Project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo at (406) 675-2700 extension 104. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12 & 19, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Lake County Commissioners are seeking proposals for funding an improvement district project in Lake County to install road surface improvements, and improvements to the Kings Point Causeway at the request of the citizens in the proposed district (Kings Point Maintenance District), approximately 110,000 square feet of road surface. The proposal should include interest rate, any other fees, and a statement of availability of funds for an estimated start date of Summer of 2025. The proposed sum needed for funding is approximately $154,710.00. Please submit sealed proposals to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, by June 23, 2025. Lake County Reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12 & 19, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
LAKE COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION When: Monday, June 9, 2025 Where: Commissioners Chamber 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 The Lake County Commissioners will be selling the following vehicles by sealed bid: 2015 Ford F-350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN# 1FT8X3BT7FEA34665 125,750 Miles Good condition, no warranty Value $18,000-$21,000 Minimum bid $18,000.00 2015 Ford F-350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN# 1FT8X3BT1FEC41665 137,862 Miles Good condition, no warranty Value $18,000-$21,000 Minimum bid $18,000.00 Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lake County Commissioners Office by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sealed bids will be opened in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 1:30 pm on Thursday June 26, 2025. All Vehicles sold “AS IS” with “NO WARRANTY”. All Sales are final. Cash or Money Order. Contact Lake County Commissioners office to arrange to view vehicle: 406-883-7204 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12 & 19, 2025 AND JUNE 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________