Legals for May, 15 2025

| May 15, 2025 12:00 AM

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0351P THE CONFEDERATE SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LONIE SMITH Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, EVAN SMITH has been appointed Personal Representative of the above name 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 requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 18 of December, 2024. Eric Smith Personal Representative Address: 32850 Finley Point Rd Polson MT 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON May 1, 8 &15, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY. Cause No. DV 25-104 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE In the Matter of the name change of Elijah H Chiefstick. This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Elijah Harvi Chiefstick to Belladonna Blair Wisetree. The hearing will be on May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County, April 017,2025. By: Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP

2024 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes levied and assessed was due and payable to the Lake County Treasurer before 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024 and unless paid prior to that time the amount due will then be delinquent and accrue interest at the rate of 10% per year or 5/6 of 1% per month from the time of delinquency until paid plus a 2% penalty will be added to the delinquent tax. Tax payments made through the mail were considered current if postmarked on or before December 2, 2024. The second half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable to the Lake County Treasurer before 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2025 and unless paid prior to that time the amount due will then be delinquent and accrue interest at the rate of 10% per year or 5/6 of 1% per month from the time of delinquency until paid plus a 2% penalty will be added to the delinquent tax. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before June 2, 2025. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Taxes may be mailed to the LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 or paid online at LAKEMT.GOV or paid by phone at 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasure PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 14, 21. & 28, 2025.MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County Cause DV-25-109 Dept No. 2001 In the matter of the Name Change Amiel Gardipe, Jr Petitioner. This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Amiel Gardipe to Nash Gardipe. The hearing will be on June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated 4/23/2025 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER on MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE **corrected date The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution text listed below, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, Room 211. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to attend virtually, please call the office at 406-883-7204 or by email to kstinger@lakemt.gov. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024- 19 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF LAKE COUNTY MONTANA, TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Lake County maintains and administers a system of land development through its planning and environmental health departments; and WHEREAS, the said County development regulations exist and have their respective application in discrete geographic areas of Lake County; and, WHEREAS, the County finds that development of land to residential or commercial purposes increases the taxable value of such developed parcel, and further finds that the present mechanism of property assessment does now always capture such development and increased taxable values, incrementally increasing the fiscal burden on all other parcels properly assessed and levied; and, WHEREAS, a recent legislative audit of the Montana Department of Revenue estimated $300 million of new construction in the State had not been added to the tax rolls in 2024; and, WHEREAS, the legislative audit recommended that counties share information to the Department that would facilitate the addition of new construction to the tax rolls; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of Lake County to require any person or firm, principal or agent, proposing to build or construct any development on any parcel of real property within Lake County, to first acquire a Countywide Notice of, New Construction as further set forth herein; and, WHEREAS, the public purpose of such notice is to create and maintain an accurate record of accessions to real property value throughout Lake County, for the purpose of apprizing the Montana Department of Revenue of such increase in value, for appropriate action by its assessors, in order to strengthen the fairness and universality of proper real property taxation for all County taxpayers. WHEREAS, the Lake County Commission is considering adopting a resolution of the following terms: Each person, firm, or corporation must, prior to beginning any development of any kind of real property located within the exterior boundaries of Lake County, wherever situate, shall file an appropriate Countywide Notice of New Construction with Lake County Planning, substantially in conformance with Exhibit A hereto, of such proposed development, and receive an Acknowledgement of such filing; and, “New construction” that requires the developer to file its Notice of New Construction for any of the following improvements, as defined at Section 15-1-101(1) (j), MCA, as follows: All buildings, structures, fences, and improvements situated upon, erected upon, or affixed to land, including a mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer has been established, the mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer is presumed to be an improvement to real property, where such mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer when it is attached to a foundation that cannot feasibly be relocated and only when the wheels are removed. The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgement shall be five dollars ($5.00), in addition to any notary fee; and, The fee for filing such request for Acknowledgment after development, however minor, has already begun shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and, The Notice of New Construction is separate from and in addition to any other permits or permissions required in Lake County for any building, and is likewise separate from and in addition to any building notification permit application necessary under existing rules for projects occurring within Lake County subdivisions; and, Neither Lake County Planning nor Environmental Health offices shall conduct any review or analysis of such filings, other than for completeness, shall not inspect or visit the real property, nor does such filing create any defense in such filers that Lake County is on notice of property development. The purpose of the filing is notification for tax purposes only and cannot substitute for any necessary permits or permissions for change of use, modifications to existing construction, or new construction, or any other permit required by Lake County regulations. It is the specific intent of the Commission that this Resolution shall apply to the underlying owner of any property developed or to be developed, and as well ANY AND ALL agents, representatives, or contractors in the employ of said owner, each of whom shall bear joint and several responsibility therefor; and, Any penalties incurred hereunder shall be in addition and supplemental to any penalties assessed pursuant to Lake County building and environmental regulations. The terms of this Resolution shall be effective at and after January 1, 2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Commission will finally consider adoption of the within Resolution addressing Notice of New Construction at its regular meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 Room 211. Let notice of this Resolution of Intention be published pursuant to law. Passed and adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Lake, Montana meeting at regular session held on the 21st day of April 2025. Gale Decker, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member William D. Barron, Member ATTEST: Clerk and Recorder APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8 & 15, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BANNOCK CASE NO. CV03-25-00833 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION RICHARD PAUL MIKESELL Petitioner, vs. SARA SLAVIN MIKESELL Respondent. SUMMONS TO: SARA SLAVIN MIKESELL You have been sued by Richard Paul Mikesell, Petitioner, in the District Court in and for Bannock, Idaho, Case No. CV03-25-00833. The nature of the claim against you is divorce. Any time after the 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 624 E. Center, Pocatello, Idaho 83201-6274; telephone number: (208) 236-7379 and served a copy of your response on the Petitioner’s attorney at Lisa Fabreguette of the firm Schoettger Fabreguette Law Office at P.O. Box 7385, Boise, ID 83707 or via email at Staff@FabreguetteLaw.com. A copy of the Summons and Petition can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioner. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED: 4/25/2025 11:07:43 AM CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT GAYLE SYPHUS. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve on the Lake County Joint Airport Board. This Board pays the bills of the three airports in Lake County and directs the fixed base operators for the airports and plans for the future of the airports. Meetings are held once a month on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Ronan Airport. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this Board until May 27, 2025. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information call the Commissioners at 883-7204. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 1, 8 & 15,2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. HOLLENSTEINER, Deceased. 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 the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JENA L. HOLLENSTEINER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Jay T. Johnson, P. O. Box 7370, Kalispell, Montana, 59904, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 106 E. 4th Ave., Polson, MT 59860. DATED: April 8, 2025. /s/Jena L. Hollensteiner JENA L. HOLLENSTEINER, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY 10 IN RE THE ESTATE OF PROBATE NO. DP-25-29 11 DOREEN M. TRUSLER, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 12 Decedent. 13 14 15 16 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will 17 be forever barred. 18 19 20 A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: of 21 Paddy R. Trusler 22 c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 23 Polson, MT 59860 24 DATED this 28 day of April, 2025. 25 26 Paddy R. Trusler, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 &22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Commissioners of Lake County will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. For more information, please contact the Commissioner’s Office at 406-883-7204 RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ABANDON A PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD LOCATED IN Section 5, T19N, R20W, IN AN UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Lake County Commission has received a petition styled “Petition to Abandon County Road,” seeking the abandonment of a portion of a county road located in Section 5, T19N, R20W, and more particularly described as follows: A fractional part of the NE4SW4, Section 5, T19N, R20W, consisting of a strip of right-of-way 10 feet in width, the center line of said 10 foot strip being described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point on the subdivision line 157 feet West of the northeast corner of the NE4SW4, of said Section 5, thence S. 0 degrees 20 minutes East 532.5 feet to the intersection of the Northern Pacific Rwy. right of way. Containing 0.122of an acre, more or less; And, WHEREAS, Title 7, Chapter 14, Part 26 of the Montana Codes provides the procedure in such circumstances, and, WHEREAS, the county may not issue an effective order abandoning the county road unless the same is preceded by notice and public hearing, in conformance with 7-14-2615(2), MCA; and, WHEREAS, the roadway above-described does not provide access to public lands, public recreational use lands, or to recreational water; and is otherwise in conformance with all requirements of Section 7-14-2602 of the Montana Codes; and, WHEREAS, the subject Petition was executed by the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Lake County, reflecting that the subject county roadway has long since been overlain by the MDOT State Highway 212, that the trace of State Highway 212 is owned in fee by Montana Department of Transportation, that there is therefore no further need for the said county road as it is indistinguishable from and all access provided by the said State Highway 212, that there are no adjoining landowners whose consent is necessary, and that it is in the public’s interest that the relevant Lake County records are purged of extraneous and needless records; and, WHEREAS, if the petition therefor is granted, the abandonment, if granted, shall not affect the right of any public utility to continue to maintain its plant and equipment in the roadway. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Lake County intends to abandon the above-described road, subject to the reservations of law, granting the said Petition to Abandon, subject to the public hearing required by law; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake County Commission will take up consideration of the subject Petition and hold public hearing thereon at its meeting on the 4th day of June, 2025, at 3:00 pm, in the Commissioners Chambers and that notice thereof and of the Commission’s intention be published pursuant to Section 7-1-2121 of the Montana Codes. Dated this 5th day of May, 2024. 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 MAY 8 & 15, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER MAY 7 & 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY HEARING TO ASSESS AND PRIORITIZE NEEDS The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public comments regarding what they perceive as the priority needs to be addressed by the County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and other community revitalization efforts. For municipalities and/or sewer/water districts, and organizations considering applications for funding to the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which provides funding for projects serving predominantly low-moderate income persons, this hearing may serve as the required “first public hearing” as needed to assess and document local project needs. Those considering such projects are encouraged to attend as the County is the required applicant for unincorporated towns and districts. Copies of minutes will be provided for documentation. The Information gathered will also be used by the County’s regional community and economic development partner, Mission West Community Development Partnership (MWCDP), formerly Lake County Community Development, in their efforts to record the needs as voiced by the public for input into its regional 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Information will be provided on how to access various funding programs which may be available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable/attainable housing and economic/business development, etc.. At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the types of projects that should be considered and supported by the Commission. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. Written, specific project requests should be submitted no later than May 19 at 5:00 PM to be entered into the public record. For more information or to make additional suggestions, please contact the following: Billie Lee, Director of Special Projects/Grants at 406-872-2362 (blee@lakemt.gov) Lake County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility is available through the sheriff’s department on the west side of the courthouse. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8 & 15, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON MAY 7 & 14, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA WATER COURT CLARK FORK DIVISION FLATHEAD RIVER, BELOW FLATHEAD LAKE BASIN 76L The Montana Water Court has entered its Preliminary Decree for Basin 76L and the Decree is now available for your review. The Decree and the forms are available at these locations: * *Montana Water Court website: https://courts.mt.gov/Courts/Water/Notices-Info/PublicNotices *Montana DNRC website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/water/adjudication * Montana Water Court: 1123 Research Drive Bozeman, MT 59718; 406-586-4364 * Montana DNRC, Water Rights Adjudication Office: 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; 406-444-0699 * Montana DNRC, Water Resources Regional Office: 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Ste 4, Kalispell, MT 59901; (406) 752-2288 OBJECTIONS All objections must be filed on the forms provided by the Water Court and must be received at the Water Court by October 29, 2025. Objections can be filed electronically at watercourt@mt.gov or sent to Montana Water Court, PO Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59771. EXTENSIONS The Water Court may grant a request for an extension of the time for filing objections. A request for an extension must be received by the Water Court on or before October 29, 2025. If an extension is granted, it will apply to everyone. Any extension will be posted at the offices listed above and will be advertised once in this newspaper. RIGHT TO APPEAL If you do not participate in Water Court proceedings, your right to appeal an adverse decision is limited by Section 85-2-235, MCA. If changes were made to your abstract, you may challenge those changes by filing an objection. You may also address DNRC issue remarks by an objection. If there are changes and/or issue remarks on your abstract which are not resolved by an objection, these will be addressed and resolved by the Water Court. MEETINGS The Water Court will be offering informal public meetings to explain the objection process on the following dates: • Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm in person at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Dr., Polson, MT 59860 • Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm in person at the Gymnasium at Arlee Joint School District, 72220 Fyant Street, Arlee, MT 59821 • Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm via Zoom. To take part in the telephone conference, dial (646) 558-8656, enter the Meeting ID 861 8460 2525#, then press # to skip participant ID, then enter the meeting password 287592#. PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 5, 8 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATE SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No. 25-0075 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA MCDONALD FREY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marsha McDonald Frey, Deceased Cause No. 25-0075. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Colleen R Frey 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 Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 7 of May, 2025. Collin Frey 56323 Grizzly Hollow Lane St Ignatius, MT 59865. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA Cause No.24-0071-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH PEARCE, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith Pearce, Deceased Cause No. 24-0071-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ronald Pearce, 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 Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 9 of April, 2025. PUBLISHED LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2025. MNXALP __________________________ __

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY Cause No. DP 24-57 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH P. HAYES, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Debra Z. Metz was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Joseph P. Hayes, deceased, on September 9, 2024. All persons having claims against the Decedent 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 Debra Z. Metz, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Yonkee & Toner, LLP, P O Box 6288, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801, or filed with the Clerk of the above- entitled Court. DATED this 29th day of April, 2025. /s/ Debra Z. Metz, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15, 22 & 29, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Occupant 19543 Lion Canyon Bigfork, MT 59911 Matthew E. Gibson 19543 Lion Canyon Bigfork, MT 59911 Matthew E. Gibson PO Box 1234 Auburn, WA 98071 Matthew E. Gibson PO Box 1333 Condon, MT 59826 Matthew E. Gibson 11927 27th St. SE Everett, WA 98205 Matthew E. Gibson 11927 27th St. SE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Lake County Treasurer Lake County Courthouse Rm 210 106 4th Ave E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2021000060 and Tax Code Parcel No. 26030 as follows: A parcel of land located in the SE¼NW¼ of Section 22, Township 22 North, Range 17West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Parcel 1 onCertificate of Survey No. 7269RB, according to the map or plat thereof on file in theoffice of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street address: 19543 Lion Canyon, Bigfork, MT 59911. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2022. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2022. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 9,624.02 PENALTY: $ 192.50 INTEREST: $ 2,323.75 COST: $ 286.57 TOTAL: $12,426.84 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2025, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2025, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN The address of the interested party is unknown. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 15th day of May 2025. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ __

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Occupant 34002 Innovation Drive Ronan, MT 59864 Michael W. Jore a/k/a Mike Jore 34002 Innovation Drive Ronan, MT 59864 Michael W. Jore a/k/a Mike Jore PO Box 212 Ronan, MT 59864 Michael W. Jore a/k/a Mike Jore PO Box 159 Ronan, MT 59864 Ed Engel 33585 Terrace Lake Rd. Ronan, MT 59864 Montana Department of Revenue PO Box 1712 Helena, MT 59624-1712 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. Attn: Michael J. Moore PO Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. Attn: Erica T. deVries PO Box 7339 Missoula, MT 59807 Collection Bureau Services, Inc. c/o Jennifer Whipple, Registered Agent 212 E Spruce St Missoula, MT 59802 Lake County Treasurer Lake County Courthouse Rm 210 106 4th Ave E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2021000126 and Tax Code Parcel No. 17142 as follows: The S½NW¼NW¼ of Section 18, Township 20 North, Range 19 West, M.P.M., LakeCounty, Montana. Street address: 34002 Innovation Drive, Ronan, MT 59864. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2022. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2022. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $12,786.53 PENALTY: $ 255.72 INTEREST: $ 3,202.73 COST: $ 307.57 TOTAL: $16,552.55 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2025, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2025, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN The address of the interested party is unknown. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 15th day of May 2025. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22,2025. MNAXLP __________________________ _________________________ _____ PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Occupant 325 Main Street SW Ronan, MT 59864 Mike Bartel Land Holdings, LLC 325 Main Street SW Ronan, MT 59864 Mike Bartel Land Holdings, LLC 427 Round Butte Road W Ronan, MT 59864-2310 Mike Bartel Land Holdings, LLC c/o Michael Bartel 325 Main Street SW Ronan, MT 59864 Valley Bank of Ronan 63659 Hwy 93 Ronan, MT 59864 Valley Bank of Ronan PO Box 9 Ronan, MT 59864 Valley Bank of Ronan c/o Allen W. Buhr, Registered Agent 35458 Rocky Point Road Ronan, MT 59864 Fidelity Title Agency 402 1st Street East, Suite 101 Polson, MT 59860 Lake County Community Development Corporation PO Box 128 Ronan, MT 59864 Lake County Community Development Corporation 407 Main Street SW Ronan, MT 59864 Lake County Community Development Corporation c/o Jan Tusick, Registered Agent 40821 Paulson Lane Polson, MT 59860 Lake County Treasurer Lake County Courthouse, Rm 210 106 4th Ave E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Mike Bartel Land Holdings, LLC 427 Round Butte Road Ronan, MT 59864-2310 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2021000127 and Tax Code Parcel No. 9346 as follows: A parcel of land described as beginning at a point 40 feet West of the Northeast corner ofLot 1 of Block 5 of Stanley Scearce Addition to Ronan, Lake County, Montana, and running thence South 90 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 2 of Block 5, 40 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 2 of Block 5, thence West 16 feet; thence North 90 feet, thence East 16 feet to the place of beginning; the same being the West 16 feet of the East 56 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 of Stanley Scearce Addition to Ronan, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. AND The West 28 feet of the East 84 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 of Stanley Scearce Addition to Ronan, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street address: 325 Main Street SW, Ronan, MT 59864. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2022. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2022. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 8,480.84 PENALTY: $ 169.61 INTEREST: $ 2,120.89 COST: $ 286.57 TOTAL: $11,057.91 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2025, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2025, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN The address of the interested party is unknown. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 15th day of May 2025. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP ________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Occupant 509 4th Ave E Polson, MT 59860 John T. Barrows 509 4th Ave E Polson, MT 59860-2416 Jill M. Barrows 509 4th Ave E Polson, MT 59860-2416 John T. Barrows 509 Fourth Ave East Polson, MT 59860 Jill M. Barrows 509 Fourth Ave East Polson, MT 59860 Lake County Treasurer Lake County Courthouse Rm 210 106 4th Ave E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2021000083 and Tax Code Parcel No. 7860 as follows: Lot 11 in Block 2 of Cramers Addition to the City of Polson, according to the map or platthereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County,Montana. Street address: 509 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2022. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2022. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $4,602.44 PENALTY: $ 92.02 INTEREST: $1,125.55 COST: $ 286.57 TOTAL: $6,106.58 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2025, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2025, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN The address of the interested party is unknown. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 15th day of May 2025. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ _

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Occupant 605 5th Avenue E Polson, MT 59860 Lora Lee Adams 605 5th Avenue E Polson, MT 59860 Lora Lee Adams PO Box 631 Polson, MT 59860-0631 Mike McDanal PO Box 631 Polson, MT 59860-0631 Mike McDanal 1002 4th St W, Apt 3 Polson, MT 59860-5167 Lake County Treasurer Lake County Courthouse Rm 210 106 4th Ave E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2021000074 and Tax Code Parcel No. 7808 as follows: Lot 9 in Block 4 of Cramer’s Subdivision, according the map or plat thereof on file in theoffice of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street address: 605 5th Avenue E, Polson, MT 59860. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2022. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2022. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $5,066.25 PENALTY: $ 101.30 INTEREST: $1,242.99 COST: $ 286.57 TOTAL: $6,697.11 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2025, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2025, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN The address of the interested party is unknown. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 15th day of May 2025. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 15 & 22, 2025. MNAXLP

2025 Mobile Home Taxes Due The mailing of the 2025 Mobile Home Taxes are delayed due to Legislative matters. The bill should be sent to taxpayers by Late May. The first half of 2025 Mobile Home 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. The second half of 2025 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 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 MAY 15, 22, & 29, 2025. MNAXLP ___________

LAKE COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION When: Tuesday May 27, 2025 Where: Commissioners Chamber 106 4th Ave East Polson, Montana 59860 The Lake County Commissioners will be selling the following vehicles by sealed bid: 2015 Ford- 350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN# 1FT8X3BTFEA34665 125,750 Miles Good condition, no warranty Minimum bid $25,000.00 2015 Ford F-350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN#1FT8X3BT1FEC41665 $137,862 Miles Good condition, no warranty Minimum bid $25,000.00 Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lake County Commissioners Office by 4:30 pm On Monday, May 26, 2025. Sealed bids will be opened in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 am. 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 MAY 15 & 22, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON MAY 14 & 21, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________ ____ ______________________________ _____