Legals for August, 12 2026

NO. 32239 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Heather Marie Mainard: Heather Marie Mainard, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-984 NC DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Heather Marie Mainard to Rose Etoile Eternelle Bond. The hearing will be on 08/25/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: June 15, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32265 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 23, 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 3 of Antler Bluff Estates Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Official Records at Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 571 Antler Bluff Lane, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Julian Butcher and Jylisa Butcher, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 17, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 22, 2020 as Instrument No. 202000010259 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Assignment Dated: April 3, 2026 Assignment Recorded: April 6, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202600007000 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 May 7, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600009242, 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 October 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 $298,815.75, interest in the sum of $9,244.62, escrow advances of $3,886.65, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,300.94 for a total amount owing of $314,247.96, 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.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 14th day of July, 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. MT23807 August 5, 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32269 GRANT S. SNELL Crowley Fleck PLLP 219 E Center St. P.O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 [email protected] Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Vicki Fey Schulz, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000196-IT District Judge.: Heidi Ulbricht NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Derek L. Schulz and Kathyrn F. Schulz have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. Dated July 31, 2026. /s/ Derek L. Schulz Derek L. Schulz, Co-Personal Representative  of the Estate of Vicki Fey Schulz /s/ Kathryn F. Schulz Kathryn F. Schulz, Co-Personal Representative  of the Estate of Vicki Fey Schulz August 5, 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32270 MONTANA 11th JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In re the Parenting of: Jacon Preston, Petitioner, and Bryanna Anderson Respondent. Case No: DR-15-2026-0000382-PP Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent Bryanna Anderson. You are named in a petition to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: 920 S. Main, Kalispell, MT 59901 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 23 day of July, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of Court /s/Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk August 5, 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32281 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 11, 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 30172157 Owners: THOMPSON, BLAKE WHITNEY REVOCABLE TRUST THOMPSON, BLAKE WHITNEY TRUSTEE PO BOX 7598 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33734-7598 Priority Date: MARCH 2, 2026 at 12:00 A.M. Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Maximum Flow Rate: 20.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 2.89 AC-FT Source Name: FLATHEAD RIVER (FLATHEAD LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SWNESE; Sec 29; Twp 25N; Rge 19W; County LAKE Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 Diversion Means: PUMP Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Volume: 2.89 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 1.20; Govt Lot: 3; Qtr Sec: SENESE; Sec 29; Twp 25N; Rge 19W; County LAKE Total: 1.20 PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON AUGUST 12, 2026. August 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32283 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 46644 US HWY 93 Polson, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on AUGUST 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of unit M14(JODI IVINS). PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 148 Lower Valley Road Kalispell, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on AUGUST 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of units E34 and E35(DENNIS GALLOWAY). The contents are of a personal nature. A&B STORAGE reserves the right to bid at the sale. Sell to highest bidder for CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY. Contents are subject to redemption up to 1 day prior to sale. August 12, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________