Legals for October, 29 2025

NO. 31599 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Whitefish Community Development Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Lakeside Community Council, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning October 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 and November 2, 5, 9, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31605 RODNEY M. PETERSON PETERSON, PETERSON & SHORS, P.C. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 10 Cut Bank, Montana 59427 Telephone (406) 873-2231 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANETTE BELL , Deceased. File No. DP-15-2025-0000252 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 said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jackson Bell, the personal representative, return receipt requested, at %Rodney M. Peterson, Attorney at Law, Peterson, Peterson & Shors P.C., P. O. Box 10, Cut Bank, Montana 59427, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 9th day of October, 2025. Jackson Bell P.O. Box 1333, Cut Bank, MT 59427 Rodney M. Peterson, Attorney October 15, 22, 29, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31611 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 12, 2026, 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: Lot 1 of Alpha Estates, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 100 Political Hill Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922. Clairet Birdsall and Keith Birdsall, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity National Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Amerisave Mortgage Corporation, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 20, 2021, and filed for rec-ord in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 20, 2021 as Instrument No. 202100024280, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: September 2, 2025 Assignment Recorded: September 4, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500019172 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 September 22, 2025 as Instrument No. 202500020511, 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 March 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $412,168.04, interest in the sum of $6,438.94, escrow advances of $3,362.78, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $88.46 for a total amount owing of $422,058.22, plus ac-cruing 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, un-less such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 6th day of October, 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. MT2313 October 22, 29 and November 5, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31624 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Galen Harold Naapila: Galen Harold Naapila, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1449 Notice of Hearing on Name Change AMY EDDY This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Galen Harold Naapila to Mike Harold Naapila. The hearing will be on 12/02/2025 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 8, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31633 PUBLIC NOTICE OBJECTION PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-308, 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 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/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 28, 2025. OBJECTIONS MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION FORM, FORM 611, AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATED DEADLINE. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE. MAIL PAPER COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $50.00 FILING FEE TO: DNRC WATER RIGHTS BUREAU, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM TO: [email protected]. IF YOU SUBMIT THE FORM ELECTONICALLY, MAIL THE $50.00 FILING FEE TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR PAY BY PHONE AT (406) 444-6610 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. PER 85-2-308(1)(B), MCA, A PERSON MAY OBJECT ONLY TO ISSUES ALREADY IDENTIFIED IN A PUBLIC COMMENT OR RAISED IN A HEARING. REFER TO THE PD FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN A PUBLIC COMMENT OR RAISED IN A HEARING. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION 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 30165067 Owners: LAKESIDE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 253 BIERNEY CREEK RD LAKESIDE, MT 59922-9614 Priority Date: APRIL 3, 2025 at 09:47 A.M. Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 430.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 249.42 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 51.20 Source Name and Type: GROUNDWATER Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Diversion Means: WELL Sec 30; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: NESWSE Flow Rate: 160.00 GPM Well Depth: 727.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 8.00 INCHES ID 2; Qtr Sec: SESWSE Flow Rate: 270.00 GPM Well Depth: 640.00 FEET Static Water Level: 341.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 8.00 INCHES Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL Volume: 22.83 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Sec 25; Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Sec 29; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 3; Sec 30; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 4; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 126.06 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 18 to OCTOBER 13 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 16.79; Sec 29; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Acres: 18.25; Sec 30; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 3; Acres: 15.07; Sec 25; Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 4; Acres: 1.10; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Total: 51.21 Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Households: 359 Volume: 100.53 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Sec 25; Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Sec 29; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 3; Sec 30; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 4; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON OCTOBER 29, 2025. October 29, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31635 NOTICE TO WATER USERS FLATHEAD RIVER, TO AND INCLUDING FLATHEAD LAKE  BASIN 76LJ The Water Court has extended the deadline to file objections in Basin 76LJ Flathead River to, and including Flathead Lake - Preliminary Decree from  November 18, 2025 to February 18, 2026. This is the second extension and it applies to everyone within Basin 76LJ.  If you have questions, please call the Montana Water  Court at 1-800-624-3270 or 1-406-586-4364. October 29, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________