Legals for August, 19 2026

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. 32295 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $17,337,759.99 for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026.   The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/finance. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Claims for the month of July 2026 are approved this 13th day of August, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell                Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder  August 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32296 PUBLIC NOTICE The minutes of the proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026 are available for public review and are published online at https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/current-minutes.   Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk of the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana. Minutes for the month of July 2026 are approved this 13th day of August, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell              Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder August 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32297 GRANT S. SNELL MAGGIE M. VOLK JASMINE J. BAIER  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] [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Applicant MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Paul D. Wachholz, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000203-IT District Judge.: Heidi J. Ulbricht NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lance C. Wachholz 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 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 08/03/2026. /s/ Lance C. Wachholz Lance C. Wachholz, Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul D. Wachholz August 19, 26 and September 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________