Legals for June, 26 2025

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  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 __________________________ ____________________________

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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. If you would like to submit comment but are unable to attend in person, please email your comment to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or by mail to: Lake County Commissioners 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 If you are unable to attend in person, and would like to attend virtually, please reach out to the office at 406-883-7278 RESOLUTION #25-26 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL AND DISPOSE LAKE COUNTY REAL PROPERTY Whereas, Montana Code Annotated 7-8-2201(1) authorizes boards of county commissioners to sell, trade, or exchange surplus real property owned by Lake County; and, Whereas, surplus property is defined to include land, materials, supplies, equipment and recyclable items regardless of how acquired that are no longer needed to conduct county operations; and, Whereas, the Lake County Board of Commissioners have determined that a parcel of countyown real property is surplus and excess to county needs; and, Whereas, the subject parcel excess to county needs is more particularly described as follows: A portion of the N/12 of the NE1/4 of S36, T19N, R20W. Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 36, thence west 518 feet, thence south 15 degrees 48 minutes east 1372 feet, then east 142 feet, then north 1320 feet to the point of beginning. Containing ten (10) acres, more or less. Whereas, MCA 7-8-2212 provides that surplus county property may be sold at public auction; and, Whereas, the sale may not be made for less than 90% of the appraised value of $180,000.00 (one hundred eighty thousand dollars). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the above-described real property is excess to county needs, and shall be noticed for sale by public auction in the manner provided by law, the County reserving the right to reject any and all bids, and subject to any other terms appearing herein or under Montana law. 2. A sale under this part must be for cash or on terms that the Board of County Commissioners may approve, provided the price is at least 90% of appraised value, and provided that at least twenty percent of the purchase price is paid in cash. All deferred payments on the purchase price of any property sold must bear interest at not less than 6% per annum, payable annually, and may be extended over a period of not more than five years. 3. Title to the real property to be sold hereunder may not pass from the County to a purchaser until the purchaser or his or her assigns have paid the full amount of the purchase price into the county treasury for the use and benefit of the County. 4. Hearing on this Resolution of Intention shall be held at 2:30 pm on the 21st day of July, 2025, at the office of the Lake County Commission, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana, Room 211. 5. A copy of this Resolution of Intent shall be published in the manner provided by law. 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, 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: T-Mobile plans to collocate antennas and associated equipment on an existing approximate 197- foot-tall self-support telecommunications tower located at 36222 Haack Road, Polson, Lake County, Montana 59860 (47 degrees 41’ 07.95” N, 114 degrees 05’ 29.81” W). Eocene is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact Eocene at 8951 Windsor Pkwy, Johnston, Iowa 50131 or call 515-473-6256 and reference project #T-Mobile NW-795-CM. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 26, 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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did April 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 30, approve claims for payments in the amount of $2,678,863.69 for the period of April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025. The Board of Lake County Commissioners did May 8, 15, 22, and 28, approve claims for payments in the amount of $2,045,368.77, for the period of May 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________