Legals for February, 18 2026

NO. 31816 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 Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Lakeside Community Council, Little Bitterroot Lake 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 March 06, 2026. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning February 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and March 1, 4, 8, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31838 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the front steps of the Flathead County Courthouse located at 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: A Tract of land, situated, lying and being in Government Lot 7 of Section 6, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 6, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found brass cap; thence North 00°32’47” East and along the West boundary of said Section 6 and centerline of a county road known as Tamarack Lane a distance of 392.61 feet to the True Point of Beginning of the tract herein described; thence leaving said West boundary and centerline North 89°53’03” East 348.00 feet to a set iron pin; thence South 00°30’18” West 323.00 feet to a set iron pin on the North boundary of a county road known as Tamarack Lane; thence South 89°53’03” West and along said North boundary a distance of 348.23 feet to said West boundary; thence North 00°32’14” East and along said West boundary and centerline a distance of 323.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Shown as Tract 1 of Correction Certificate of Survey No. 8428. Richard W. Berger, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Montana Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 1, 2003, and recorded on April 7, 2003 as 2003-097-16373. The beneficial interest is currently held by Athene Annuity and Life Company. Brian G. Sayer of The Sayer Law Group, P.C., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning April 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of January 31, 2026 is $8,595.52 which consists of: Unpaid Principal Balance: $4,259.61, Interest: $148.71, Late Charges: $65.48, Escrow Advance: $3,266.98, Other Fees: $6.14, Recoverable Balance: $848.60. TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $8,595.52, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be 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 Grantors. 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 charges 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, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and 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. Dated: February 3, 2026. Brian G. Sayer Brian G. Sayer The Sayer Law Group, P.C. February 18, 25 and March 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31843 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License COUNTY LINE COFFEE, LLC (Janice Erickson 100%, Owner(s)) has applied for one new Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License No. 15-999-2567-002 to be operated at COUNTY LINE COFFEE, LLC, 31899 S Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, Lake County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-999-2567-002 and the applicant’s name COUNTY LINE COFFEE, LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before March 14, 2026. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Bigfork. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Andrew Erickson, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected].. February 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31855 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, the following de-scribed real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot 3, Block 14 of Empire Estates, Phase 5, 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 108 Hearst Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901. Samantha Johnson and Aaron Allen, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Elec-tronic 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 8, 2022 (the “DOT”), and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 8, 2022, as Instrument No. 202200009128, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Montana Board of Housing Assignment Dated: December 16, 2025 Assignment Recorded: January 23, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202600001552, 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 January 27, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600001832, 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 $391,701.37, interest in the sum of $16,741.20, escrow advances of $7,228.26, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,395.70 for a total amount owing of $418,066.53, 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. The 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 for 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 28th day of January, 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. MT23534 February 18, 25 and March 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL  For SOLID WASTE HAULER  Lincoln County Solid Waste & Recycling    Project Description and Scope of Services    Lincoln County may enter into a contract for hauling of solid waste from “greenbox” dumpster locations throughout Lincoln County.  All waste collected will be deposited in a licensed landfill during normal hours of operation.      Contractor shall schedule collection at each site at sufficient intervals to ensure no overflow.  Cleaning of sites (litter pick-up, collection of illegally dumped items, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the contractor.  Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any damages caused by their employees.    Contractor may bid on a single option, any combination of options, or all of the options listed on Exhibit A.    The existing greenbox dumpsters shall remain the property of Lincoln County.  Lincoln County shall be responsible for site maintenance to include fence repair, grading and snowplowing.  Any gatekeepers and/or site attendants sites will be contracted by Lincoln County.    Qualifications    The successful bidder will clearly present verifiable qualifications and experience with solid waste collection and transport.       The proposed Solid Waste Hauler shall provide the following minimum qualifications:    A minimum of three (3) years’ experience collecting and transporting solid waste;  Reliable collection equipment (front load compactor trucks);   One million dollars per occurrence with Lincoln County named as an additional insured.  Montana Public Service Commission approval to transport garbage and solid waste for service of greenbox locations run by Lincoln County.    Any proposal submitted in response to this RFP should include:    The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number;  The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications;  The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project;  A description of the firm’s prior experience, including similar projects and locations;  A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project;     A plan of work and a schedule with committed hours and resources for the activities the firm proposes to be performed;     A description of the firm’s proposed rates for carrying out this project; and  The proposed term of the agreement. Proposals of less than a five (5) year term may not be considered.    Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities therein, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. Past performance and ability to deliver will be two of the criteria used in the bid award.    Questions should be directed to Kathi Hooper by phone at (406) 283-2440 or by emailing [email protected].     Sealed proposals must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE HAULING”.    Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 10:30 a.m. MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the County Commissioners’ room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT.  Exhibit A    Lincoln County currently maintains 173 greenboxes at 21 locations. Ten of these locations are available to the public and eight are open on a limited schedule. Public locations are in bold below. The remaining 11 sites are at county buildings and for county-use only. County locations are currently collected weekly, with the exception of 2x/week at the Libby County Road Shop.    The Upper Yaak site is always open to the public, but due to limited use, collection is currently weekly in the winter and 2x/week in the summer. West Kootenai is also always open to the public with weekly collection in the winter and 3x/week in the summer.    Option 1 – Libby & Troy    1 can   Lincoln County Courthouse - weekly  1 can     Libby Rifle Range - weekly  1 can    Lincoln County Animal Shelter - weekly  1 can     Libby County Road Shop – 2x/week   2 cans  J. Neil’s Park - weekly  1 can    Kootenai Falls - weekly  8 cans  Fisher River – public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  23 cans  Libby Creek - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday    1 can  Troy County Road Shop - weekly  23 cans Troy City “Ballpark” - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  14 cans Hecla - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  14 cans Yaak Hill - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  16 cans Upper Yaak – public site, always open    All collected waste must be deposited at the Libby Landfill.    Option 2 – Eureka    1 can    Eureka County Road Shop - weekly  2 cans  Lincoln County Fairgrounds - weekly  1 can    Law Enforcement Building - weekly  1 can     North Lincoln County Annex - weekly  15 cans  Glen Lake – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  15 cans  Trego – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  17 cans  Fortine – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  15 cans  West Kootenai – public site, always open    Indicate in your proposal if collected waste will be deposited at the Eureka Landfill or Libby Landfill.  Option 3 – Recycling    Accept cardboard from the public and County-designated collection sites and transport to an approve recycling facility.    Indicate in your proposal whether other recyclable materials (such as aluminum cans) will be accepted in addition to cardboard, including any material-specific requirements or limitations.   PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 13 & 20, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Daily Interlake February 16 & 18 & 20, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Whitefish Pilot February 18 & 25, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Hungry Horse News February 18 & 25, 2026. MNAXLP