Legals for February, 3 2026

NO. 31791 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF  THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL  DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF  MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE  COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: H.M.H, YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-25-059(B) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Julianne Kramer, birth mother of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED  that a Petition has been filed in  the above-entitled Court by the  Montana Department of Public  Health and Human Services,  Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite  C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights  and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU  ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to  appear on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM before  the Honorable Paul Sullivan,  District Judge, Department 2,  Flathead County Justice Center,  920 South Main Street, Third  Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County,  Montana, then and there to show  cause, if any you may have,  why the Petition should not be  granted. H.M.H was born on December 3, 2025 in Whitefish, Montana The birth mother is Julianne Kramer. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these  proceedings. If you are unable to  afford an attorney, the Court will  appoint an attorney to represent  you. Your failure to appear at the  hearing constitutes a denial of  your interest in the above-named  child, which denial may result,  without further notice of this  proceeding or any subsequent  proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against  you for all relief requested in the  Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with  the Clerk of District Court for the  Eleventh Judicial District Court  in and for Flathead County, 920  South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone  (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of  this Court this 14th day of January, 2026. SARA SMITH Clerk of District Court By:/s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk (SEAL) January 20, 27 and February 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31792 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: H.M.H, YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-25-059(B) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Dillion Hill, birth father of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, February 13,  2026 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Paul Sullivan, District Judge, Department 2, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. H.M.H was born on December 3,  2025 in Whitefish, Montana. The birth mother is Julianne Kramer. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 14th day of January, 2026. SARA SMITH Clerk of District Court By:/s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk (SEAL) January 20, 27 and  February 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31812 02-26 / 1217578     NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the Main Door of the Flathead County Justice Center, located at, 920 S Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property, situated in Flathead County, Montana:   THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 OF THE HUNGRY HORSE LOT “G” SUBDIVISION IN THE SW¼ OF THE NW¼ OF SECTION 8 TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.   Commonly known as: 475 Mountain Dr, Hungry Horse, MT 59919     Dusty Brown and Michael James Owens, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Lori L. Kaml, as Beneficiary, by Montana Trust Indenture   dated March 10, 2017, and recorded March 10, 2017, as Document No. 201700005102. Later assigned to Megan R. Arseneau and Mike D. Arseneau by Assignment of Montana Trust Indenture recorded June 24, 2019 as Document No. 201900012577. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Megan R. Arseneau and Mike D. Arseneau. Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana.   Dusty Brown and Michael James Owens have defaulted in the performance of said Montana Trust Indenture by failing to make the monthly payment of $650.00 plus an escrow fee of $11.00 and reserves in the amount of $33.72 for a total monthly payment of $694.72 due for the 1st day of December, 2025 and a like sum of $694.72 due for the 1st day of each and every month thereafter, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. As of January 9, 2026 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $10,394.06 plus borrower fees in the amount of $22.00, for a total amount due of $10,416.06. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse 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 Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Montana Trust Indenture. 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 in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. 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, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, may pay to the Beneficiary to the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Montana Trust Indenture 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days.   DATED: January 14, 2026   By:/s/  Rae Albert, Assistant Secretary    for Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc.    c/o Title Financial Specialty Services    PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221   STATE OF Idaho )    SS.   COUNTY OF Bingham )     On this January 14, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., who is named as the Successor Trustee in the above described Montana Trust Indenture and executed the instrument on behalf of said Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said Successor Trustee executed the same.   /s/ Allison Spencer   Notary Public of Idaho   Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho   Commission Expires: 06-23-2029 February 3, 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31813 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 FEBRUARY 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of unit M16(DEREK TILLMAN). 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 FEBRUARY 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of units J35(LEAH PHARR), and B2(JAMES WALKER). 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. January 27 and February 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31814 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Amber LaRue Jones: Amber LaRue Jones, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-003 DANE WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Amber LaRue Jones to Amber LaRue Schutter. The hearing will be on 02/17/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: January 8, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) January 27 and February 3, 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31818 Montana 11th Judicial District Court, Flathead County In the Matter of the Guardianship of Alyssa Shaferly: Child Rikki Renee Moffet Petitioner Case No.: DG-25-115 Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of a Minor Child PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked to become the guardian of a minor child. The hearing will be on 2/11/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County Date: December 23, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of Court By: /s/ Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) January 29 and February 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31821 EVONNE WELLS WELLS & McKITTRICK, P.C. P.O. Box 9410 222 East Pine Missoula, Montana 59807 Phone: 406-728-7177 Email: [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF IAN KAY SANDERSON, Deceased. Dept.: A, Probate No.: DP-25-313 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 decedent 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 be mailed to Wells & McKittrick P.C., the Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 222 East Pine St, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 13th day of January 2026. Notice to Creditors EVONNE SMITH WELLS, Personal Representative WELLS & McKITTRICK, P.C. EVONNE WELLS, Attorney for Personal Representative February 3, 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31827 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kayla Deshaw-McWhorter: Kayla Deshaw-McWhorter, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-083 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 Kayla Marie Deshaw-McWhorter to Mosha Marie Deshaw-McWhorter. The hearing will be on 03/04/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: January 26, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31830 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received additional information for the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-25-32 A request by 406 Docks on behalf of The Cameron and Sarah Powell Trust of 2011 for the installation of an affixed flow through dock within the 100-year floodplain of Swan River. The subject property is located at 689 Swan River Rd in Bigfork, and the correct legal description of the property is Tract 1 of COS 21254 in Gov’t Lot 5 & 6 in Section 28, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning February 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31831 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received additional information for the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-25-26 A request by Big Sky Arborist on behalf of DHW Properties for the removal of vegetation, rebuild walkway, regrade and add gravel to boat ramp, and construct steps and railing within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead River. The subject property is located at 62 Gentry Way near Columbia Falls, and the correct legal description of the property is Parcel A of COS 16141 in Gov’t Lot 8 in Section 30, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026. /s/Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning  February 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________