Legals for April, 1 2026

NO. 31928 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 6, 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: The following described premises, in Flathead County, Montana, to wit: A tract of land in the Southwest 1/4 Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, particularly described as follows Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 40 seconds West, along the Northerly boundary line of the South 1/2 Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33, a distance of 2,185.6 feet to a point; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East, a distance of 608.0 feet to the Point of Beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East, a distance of 200.0 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 40 seconds West, a distance of 130.0 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes West, a distance of 200 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 130.0 feet to the Place of Beginning. More commonly known as 62 Willow Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901. Davian Konshur, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Stewart Title of Missoula County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on September 8, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on September 16, 2021 as Instrument No. 202100033368 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Assignment Dated: August 23, 2024 Assignment Recorded: September 13, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202400017277 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust Assignment Dated: July 17, 2025 Assignment Recorded: July 25, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500013821 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 October 15, 2024 as Instrument No. 202400020768, 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 February 1, 2023, 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 $354,676.94, interest in the sum of $36,849.43, escrow advances of $17,833.11, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $10,985.62 for a total amount owing of $420,345.10, 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. 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 24th day of February, 2026. 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. MT22175 March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31930 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave Suite #103 PO Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 897-7150 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JERRY R. STAFFORD, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-26-058 HON. DANNI COFFMAN District Court Judge 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 (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 BARBARA L. OSBORNE, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, P.O. Box 2573, 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 5 day of March, 2026. /s/ Barbara L. Osborne BARBARA L. OSBORNE, Personal Representative March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31965 KATIE KUHR LEMAY BKD LAW, PLLC 335 Fourth Avenue Havre, MT 59501 Telephone: (406)265-6706 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of   JAMES M. LUCKE,           Deceased.         Probate No. DP-15-2026-0000071 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 335 Fourth Avenue, Havre, Montana 59501, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 19th day of March, 2026. /s/ Patricia Stuart Patricia Stuart Personal Representative March 25 and April 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31966 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sylas Donsbach: Minor Child’s Name Elizabeth Felicia, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-329 Notice of Hearing on Name Change DANNI COFFMAN This is notice that Petitioner, Elizabeth Felicia, has petitioned the District Court for a change of name for Sylas Donsbach to Sylas Felicia. The District Court Judge will hear the Petition for Name change on the 27 day of May, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in the Flathead County Courthouse located at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Objections may be filed any time before the hearing by any person who can show good reason not to change the name. DATED this 18 day of March, 2026. Sara Smith Clerk of Court By: /s/ Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) March 25, and April 1, 8, 15 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31981 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: MAY 1, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS MUST BE FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM, FORM 654, 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 TO: DNRC WATER RIGHTS BUREAU, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM TO: [email protected]. 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 30164488 Owners: JAMES R DEATS PO BOX 4744 WHITEFISH, MT 59937-4744 BEAR DEN RANCH LLC PO BOX 4444 WHITEFISH, MT 59937-4444 Priority Date: OCTOBER 17, 2025 at 12:00 A.M. Purpose (Use): FISHERY IRRIGATION RECREATION Maximum Flow Rate: 200.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 44.57 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 21.32 Source Name: SKYLES LAKE  Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SWSENE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: PUMP Reservoir: OFF STREAM Reservoir Name: FISHERY/STORAGE POND Qtr Sec: SESENE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD Depth: 12.00 FEET Surface Area: 0.33 ACRES Current Capacity: 1.98 ACRE-FEET Purpose (Use): FISHERY Purpose Clarification: PRIVATE FISHPOND Volume: 3.37 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SESENE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Purpose Clarification: CHRISTMAS TREE IRRIGATION Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE Volume: 32.36 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 20 to OCTOBER 10 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 18.60; Qtr Sec: SENE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Acres: 2.72; Qtr Sec: NENESE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD Total: 21.32 Purpose (Use): RECREATION Purpose Clarification: SNOWMAKING FOR PRIVATE SKI RUNS Volume: 8.84 AC-FT Period of Use: OCTOBER 15 to MARCH 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SENE; Sec 33; Twp 31N; Rge 22W; County FLATHEAD PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON APRIL 1, 2026. April 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31985 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Clifford Allen Lesmeister Clifford Allen Lesmeister Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-389 Notice of Hearing on Name Change PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Clifford Allen Lesmeister to Clifford Allen Nelson. The hearing will be on 05/20/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: March 25, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court  (SEAL) April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________