Legals for May, 22 2025
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
2025 Surplus Bid The bid closes May 29th at 5:00 PM. You will be notified either by phone or letter thereafter. Items for bid are sold AS IS, No warranty. I understand that the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe has the right to accept or reject my bid in its entirety and or portion thereof and withdraw and items during bidding process without notice or waive and informality or technical defect on this advertisement. If I am a successful bidder, then I agree to pay for the item in full and remove the items from the Tribes property within 5 days after notified. The only method of payments accepted is cash or money orders. NO personal checks or cards accepted. Viewing times are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday on the Weeks of May 19th through May 29th Monday at the new Property & Supply located at the old Kicking Horse of Mollman Pass Trail. For more information contact Connie Norton at 675-2700 ext 1403. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22, 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 __________________________
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 __________________________ ____ ______________________________ _____
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Polson School District #23 Polson Middle School Interior Remodel Phase 1 Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the Middle School Interior Remodel Phase 1. This project will take place from the Summer 2025 through the Winter of 2026 and consists of demolition, interior build out, and interior finishes, Bid Package One- Interior Remodel Phase 1 Bid Package The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available May 13th, 2025. Documents may be obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchanges. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process. Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901. Bids are due before 2:00 PM (local time), Tuesday June 3rd, 2025. Bids must be plainly marked, “Polson Middle School Remodel Phase 1” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date. Late Bids will not be opened. Access to the site and existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request. All Subcontractor bids shall include the cost of the following: 1. 1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax. 2. Current Montana State Prevailing Wages. 3. Permits specific to the bid scope of work. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them. All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises. Please contact Swank Enterprises with questions or concerns. Jason Dwight Swank Enterprises 406-885-1081 jasond@swankenterprises.com PUBLISHED BY THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22 & 29, 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 __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE BESERRA FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Chris BeSerra has applied for a floodplain development permit for the placement of up to 139 cubic yards of washed gravel and 1-foot to 3-foot angular rock material impacting approx. 500 square feet. The request is associated with an erosion control project approx. 140 linear feet along Flathead Lake. The subject property is legally described as a portion of lot 2 of Bear Dance Orchard Tracts, a subdivision located within section 32,T25N, R19W, further shown and described on Deed Exhibit H-2227. Information regarding the proposal is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments on the proposal are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is June 6, 2025. Comments may be mailed to: Lake County Planning Dept, 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22, 2025. MNAXLP ___________________ lll PUBLISHED IN THE LA
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: WILLIAMS CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Terry and Linda Williams are requesting conditional use approval for disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on a lakefront lot and a guest house exceeding 1,000 square feet in the Finley Point Zoning District. The request is associated with the proposed construction of a single-family residence while changing the designation of an already existing residential structure to a guest house. The +/-3.0-acre lot is located at 30525 Borchers Lane and is legally described as lot 2 of Friendship Villas in section 7, T23N, R19W. MUIR CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Nate Neergaard, on behalf of Robin C. Muir Living Trust, is requesting conditional use approvals to allow for a guest house to exceed 1000 square feet, more than 500 square feet of disturbance of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of high-water mark of the lake, and impervious surface coverage between 30-49%. The +/-1.79-acre lot is located at 25281 Osprey Point Lane in the East Shore Zoning District and is legally described as being tract 23 of Certificate of Survey No. 2977, of section 16, T24N, R19W, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. SUNSET BEACH RETREAT VARIANCE REQUEST Thomas Sawyer, on behalf of Sunset Beach Retreat LLC, is requesting variance approval to allow for structures within the 15-foot setback from property lines. The request is associated with the construction of dry stacked rock walls and one stone veneer wall within the property line setback, associated with the construction of a new single-family residence. The +/-1.75-acre parcel is located at 25513 Sunset Point Lane in the East Shore Zoning District and is legally described as tract 8 in lot 3 of H-1604, in section 16, T24N, R19W. COOK VARIANCE REQUEST Marc Carstens, on behalf of Joel D. & Sandra Cook, is requesting an after-the-fact variance approval to allow for structures within the front yard setback. The request is associated with the construction of a single-family residence and attached garage, and is located at 35120 Rocky Point Road within the Rural Residential Zoning District (RRZD) of the Polson City-County Planning Area of the Polson Development Code (PDC), and is legally described as tract B of the amended plat of tract-1 and a portion of tract-2, Festvog’s Villa Tracts Subdivision, located in section 29, T23N, R20W. HOFFMAN VARIANCE REQUEST Cory George, on behalf of Jeff & Kelli Hoffman, is requesting variance approval to build a garage within the front and side yard setback. The project is associated with a single-family residence and cabana. The 0.46-acre property has an average width of approx. 75 feet resulting in a minimum side yard setback of 10% of the average lot width, and is located at 39641 Baypoint Road within the Rural Residential Zoning District (RRZD) of the Polson City-County Planning Area of the Polson Development Code (PDC), and is legally described as PRT lot 1 on H-1628, located in section 29, T23N, R20W. SMITH VARIANCE REQUEST Byron Smith is requesting a variance approval for construction of a structure within the ’50-foot setback from the county road right-of-way in the Finley Point Zoning District. The request is associated with the construction of a two-story garage. The +/-0.53-acre lot is located at 28996 Finley Point Lane and is legally described as a portion of lot 60 of Mellett Point Subdivision, located in section 6, T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 2, 2025 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after June 2 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 22, 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 __________________________