Legals for August, 20 2025

NO. 31397 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Bailey Swartzenberger Bailey Swartzenberger Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1091 HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Bailey Jo Swartzenberger to Bailey Jo Feiler. The hearing will be on 09/03/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 07/22/2025 (SEAL) Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court July 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31402 Initial Proposal Right of Way Easement City of Whitefish (Whitefish Yards Pedestrian Bridge) 7/25/25 The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kalispell Unit is proposing a right-of-way easement over navigable waters for the Whitefish Yards pedestrian bridge on the following state-owned parcel: NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West The project is in Whitefish, Montana and is located near the Northwest end of Railroad St, crossing the Whitefish River to the parcel located at 95 Karrow Ave., Whitefish, MT. City of Whitefish is proposing a right of way easement for a pedestrian bridge through navigable waters of the Whitefish River. City of Whitefish proposes a strip of land 12 feet wide, 6 feet on each side of a centerline located in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, containing 0.021 acres more or less. The DNRC is in the scoping phase of the project environmental assessment, so all project data are preliminary estimates. In preparation for this project, specialists such as wildlife biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, and archeologists will be consulted. The Montana DNRC invites written comments and suggestions concerning this proposal. Please respond by August 25th, 2025, to: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Attn: Rachel Payne Kalispell Unit 655 Timberwolf Pkwy Ste 2 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-751-2274 [email protected] August 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31404 CSBG State Plan Public Notice On Wednesday August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/10/?viewtype=2&event=182616&viewperiod=3&currentViewtype=2, and draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31415 2025 LIHEAP State Plan On August 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, a Public Hearing will be held via ZOOM (No in-person hearing), for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2025 LIHEAP State Plan Application”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/20/?viewtype=2&event=182681&viewperiod=1&currentViewtype=2. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by 5:00 PM, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31398-1 Public Comment Period – Wildfire Mitigation Plan Lincoln Electric Co-op (LEC) is accepting public comments on its new Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) from August 25 through October 2, 2025. LEC’s WMP will be available to view, with an appointment, at the LEC office. A public meeting to discuss the plan will be held on September 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the LEC office. August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31444 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: A tract of land, situated, lying and being in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, known as: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 18272. More commonly known as 3300 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, MT 59901. Wayne E. Turner and Peggy B. Turner, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by Deed of Trust on May 7, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 12, 2008 as Instrument No. 200800013032, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Assignment Dated: November 6, 2019 Assignment Recorded: November 6, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201900028744; Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2021-1 Assignment Dated: October 18, 2024 Assignment Recorded: October 18, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202400021212, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 23, 2025 as Instrument No. 202500013596, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning January 1, 2025, and each month subse-quent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $54,796.75, interest in the sum of $2,076.94, escrow advances of $8,488.12, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $914.69 for a total amount owing of $66,276.50, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates, and may disburse, such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. The Beneficiary has elected, and has directed, the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured, the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation for up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 29th day of July, 2025. Jason J. Henderson, Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East, Dickinson , ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT22996 August 13, 20, 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31446 Ritter Enterprises, Inc. (formerly Robert Ritter) (ph. 406-837-5212), 1469 HWY 209, Bigfork, MT 59911 has applied for an Opencut permit amendment with the State of Montana for the mining of sand and gravel. The Woods Bay site is 22.1 acres, is in S18, T26N, R19W and will be accessed off Sylvan Drive. As proposed, Ritter Enterprises, Inc. may remove up to 1,000,000 yards of sand and gravel before December 2045. The site does not include any permanent facilities. The application can be viewed at https://searchopencutpermits.mt.gov/ by entering ‘1627’ in the ‘Opencut#’ search box and clicking ‘Submit’ or by contacting Ritter Enterprises, Inc. August 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31447 Public Notice: On or after August 25th, 2025. Ranger Storage will have a public auction. Gardner Auction Service will conduct the auction at 200 United Drive, Kalispell MT 59901 and at gardnerauction.com. To be sold for cash, the personal items stored at Ranger Storage, 250 S Complex Dr., Kalispell, MT by the following persons: Devin and Ashley Taylor and anyone that has received notice per MCA 70-6-420. Ranger Storage: 282 Fourth Ave WN, Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone 406-755-110 August 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31456 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE DRAFT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2025. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM, FORM 654. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. PER 85-2-307(5)(C), MCA, IF NO PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, THE DRAFT PD WILL BE ADOPTED AS FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE DRAFT PD OR PUBLIC COMMENT FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30164348 Owners: BIG MOUNTAIN WATER CO PO BOX 1400 WHITEFISH, MT 59937-1400 Priority Date: APRIL 9, 2025 at 12:57 P.M. Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 100.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 0.00 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 16.03 Source Name & Type: GROUNDWATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: NWSENW; Sec 2;  Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Flow Rate: 100.00 GPM Diversion Means: WELL Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Acres: 10.71; Qtr Sec: W2; Sec 2 ID 2; Acres: 3.40; Qtr Sec: W2SE; Sec 2 ID 3; Acres: 0.42; Qtr Sec: NWSWNE; Sec 2 ID 4; Acres: 1.50; Qtr Sec: E2NE; Sec 3 Total: 16.03 Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Households: 150 Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use:  Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Acres: 10.71; Qtr Sec: W2; Sec 2 ID 2; Acres: 3.40; Qtr Sec: W2; Sec 2 ID 3; Acres: 0.42; Qtr Sec: NWSWNE; Sec 2 ID 4; Acres: 1.50; Qtr Sec: E2NE; Sec 3 Total: 16.03 Remarks: ASSOCIATED RIGHT WATER RIGHTS 76LJ 30164348, 76LJ 104047-00, AND 76LJ 30063777 ARE ASSOCIATED BECAUSE THEY SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE IN THE SUNRISE RIDGE SUBDIVISION. 76LJ 104047-00 IS THE ORIGINAL WATER RIGHT PURPOSED FOR 100 GPM AND 105 AF. WATER RIGHTS 76LJ 30063777 AND 76LJ 30164348 DO NOT CONTRIBUTE ANY VOLUME. RATHER, THEY ADD 80 GPM AND 100 GPM OF FLOW RESPECTIVELY TO ADD REDUDANCY TO THE BIG MOUNTAIN WATER COMPANY SYSTEM. PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON AUGUST 20, 2025. August 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31465 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TOWN OF KALISPELL EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PFAS WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS—2025 August 15, 2025 - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the above-named project. The project consists of installing approximately 10,442 lineal feet of various sized replacement water mains, including all associated valves, fire hydrants, fittings, service lines, service connections, and asphalt replacement. The proposed project will replace existing undersized and aged pipe in the following areas: Buffalo Hill Tank Piping: Includes upsizing an existing water main to convey water between the two lower pressure zone water storage tanks located near Buffalo Hill Golf Course. Noffsinger Transmission Main: Includes the construction of a transmission main to convey water from the Noffsinger springs water source to the lower pressure zone water storage tanks located near the Buffalo Hill Golf Course. Woodland Avenue Connector: Includes installing a connector along Woodland Avenue between E Center Street and Albina Street to increase system efficiency for a future water source located at Dry Bridge Park. Pursuant to ARM 17.40.318, the Department has concluded that the proposed project meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The Categorical Exclusion may be revoked if the project is not initiated within the time-period specified in the planning documents, a new or modified application is submitted, or new evidence demonstrates serious local or environmental issues exist, or state, local, tribal, or federal laws are violated. The documentation for the Categorical Exclusion is available for public review at http://deq.mt.gov/public/publicnotice and at the following locations: Department of Environmental Quality, State Revolving Fund Loan Program, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 and City of Kalispell, 201 First Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901. Sincerely, Sandie Koenig, PE, DWSRF Engineering Manager, Engineering Bureau, Water Quality Division, Montana Department of Environmental Quality. August 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________