Legals for July, 7 2026

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement License RED DOG MT LLC (Brody Goucher, Brendyn Dyer, Helen Goucher, Douglas Goucher, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement License No. 56-923-4314-302 to be operated at CABINET MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY, 206 Mineral Ave, Libby, Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 56-923-4314-302 and the applicant’s name RED DOG MT 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 July 17, 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 Libby. 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/. If you have any questions or need information, please feel free to contact Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) at 406-444-6900, or via email at [email protected] PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 30 and July 7, 2026. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LIBBY LANDFILL TRUCK BARN CONSTRUCTION Lincoln County, Montana, is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for construction of a new Truck Barn at the Lincoln County Landfill located at 2501 Pipe Creek Road, Libby, Montana. The project generally consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to construct a 60-foot by 80-foot pre-engineered metal building with a 12-foot lean-to, concrete foundation, insulation, overhead doors, electrical, heating, and all related site work, as described in the Request for Proposals. Proposal documents may be obtained beginning June 24, 2026 at: Lincoln County Health Department 418 Mineral Avenue Libby, MT 59923 406-283-2442   Questions concerning the project may be directed to: Bryan Alkire, Landfill Manager 406-293-7146 [email protected]   Sealed proposals shall be delivered to: Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder 512 California Avenue Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The outside of the envelope shall be clearly marked: “Truck Barn Construction Proposal.” Proposals will be publicly opened during the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and accept the proposal determined to be in the best interests of the County. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 30 & July 7, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  PROPOSED CREATION OF THE WEST KOOTENAI RURAL FIRE DISTRICT  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Montana, has received Petition No. 321421 requesting the creation of the West Kootenai Rural Fire District pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 33, Part 21, Montana Code Annotated.  The proposed district generally consists of non-government parcels located within the service area presently served by the West Kootenai Fire Protection Company and as more particularly described in Petition No. 321421 on file with the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder.  The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed district as follows:  Date: July 15, 2026  Time: 10:45 a.m.  Location: Eureka Annex, 66121 Highway 37, Eureka, Montana  The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment and evidence regarding the creation of the proposed rural fire district, its boundaries, and any related matters authorized by law. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.  Written comments may be submitted to: Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder  512 California Avenue Libby, MT 59923 Email: [email protected]  Copies of Petition No. 321421, the proposed boundary description, and the accompanying map are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the office of the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder.  DATED this 24th day of June 2026.  PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 30 & July 7, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE of FLOODPLAIN PERMIT APPLICATION  The Lincoln County Floodplain Administrator is in receipt of a Floodplain Permit Application submitted by David Neumann for restoration and repair of a headgate and diversion dam on the Fisher River within the FEMA-designated floodplain.  The project site is located on the south side of Highway 2 approximately 36 miles south of Libby. The project site is located on the Pleasant Valley Fisher River approximately 4.7 miles west of Happy’s Inn. The project site is legally described as 1544 ELK MOUNTAIN RD LIBBY, MT 59923, having Geocode 56-3826-28-1-01-25-0000, Assessment Code 0000056316; AND 1184 ELK CREEK RD LIBBY, MT 59923, having Geocode: 56-3826-28-1-01-50-0000, Assessment Code 0000053382 Lincoln County, MT at Coordinates 48.0681027778, -115.2054138889 within FEMA-designated Zone A as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel 3001571025B.  Adjacent landowners and other interested parties have fifteen (15) days from the publishing of this notice, to submit comments concerning this proposal to the Lincoln County Planning Department located at 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923, or by email at [email protected]. The application materials are available for public inspection by contacting our office at 406.283.2309.  This application is being reviewed by our office for conformance with the Lincoln County Flood Hazard Regulations. However, permits from other agencies with overlapping jurisdictions may be required.  /s/ Alisha Osborne, Assistant Planner  PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 7, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE OF CONTENTS Tim Becquart PO Box 1561 Libby, Mt 59923 ABC Mini-Storage Unit #33 138 E Commerce Way - Libby On September 1, 2023 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of November 11, 2024 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $60.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $1,910 past due. Don Gring 107 Vicks Lane Libby, Mt 59923 ABC Mini-Storage Unit #23 103 E. Commerce Way - Libby On June 9, 2022 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of February 11, 2025 through July 5, 2026, at a rate of $60.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $960 past due. Jessica Prado 250 Elk Road Moyie Springs, Idaho 83845 ABC Mini-Storage Unit #2, #46 & #47 103 E Commerce Way - Libby On June 5, 2024 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of July 5, 2024 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $95.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $2,280 past due. You are hereby notified pursuant to S70-6-420, MCA, that unless you pay the past due rental fees and claim the contents of the storage units within 30 days from the date of this notice, the contents of the storage units will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 103 E. Commerce Way, Libby, Montana 59923, in front of storage units #33, #23, #2, #46 & #47. The Proceeds of the sale will be first applied to the costs of the sale, then to the unpaid storage rental fees, and the excess, if any, will be paid to the owner of the contents. Kerry Beasley, Owner 406-293-3325 406-334-0505 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 7 & 14, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE OF CONTENTS Louise Babe Jones 3245 Stone Billings, MT 59101 A-1 Storage Unit #25 On December 28, 2022 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of February 26, 2024 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $20.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $700 past due. Katherine Dedrick 911 Crotteau Libby, MT 59923 A-1 Storage #32 On August 28, 2023 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of May 1, 2024 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $85.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $2,225 past due. You are hereby notified pursuant to S70-6-420, MCA, that unless you pay the past due rental fees and claim the contents of the storage units within 30 days from the date of this notice, the contents of the storage units will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 622 West 6th Street, Libby, Montana 59923, in front of storage units #25 & #32. The Proceeds of the sale will be first applied to the costs of the sale, then to the unpaid storage rental fees, and the excess, if any, will be paid to the owner of the contents. Kerry Beasley, Owner 406-293-3325 406-334-0505 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 7 & 14, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE OF CONTENTS Angi Bowers 98 Avenue A Libby, MT 59923 ABC/A-1 Storage Unit #7 145 Commerce Way - Libby On May 11, 2023 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC/A-1 Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of July 1, 2025 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $60.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $720 past due. Michael Bennett 402 West 3rd Ave. Libby, MT 59923 ABC/A-1 Storage Unit #12 145 Commerce Way - Libby On May 30, 2024 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC/A-1 Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of November 1, 2024 through July 5, 2026at a rate of $65.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $1,300 past due. Heidi Lundstrum/Paull Willis 4611 College Ave Everett, Wa. 98201 ABC/A-1 Storage Unit #35 145 Commerce Way - Libby On September 2, 2015 you entered into a Storage Rental Agreement with ABC/A-1 Mini-Storage for the rental of the above captioned storage unit. You are currently delinquent in the payment of rent for the months of September 1, 2023 through July 5, 2026 at a rate of $65.00 per month plus late fees for a total of $1,300 past due. You are hereby notified pursuant to S70-6-420, MCA, that unless you pay the past due rental fees and claim the contents of the storage units within 30 days from the date of this notice, the contents of the storage units will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 145 Commerce Way, Libby, Montana 59923, in front of storage units #7, #12 & #35 The Proceeds of the sale will be first applied to the costs of the sale, then to the unpaid storage rental fees, and the excess, if any, will be paid to the owner of the contents. Kerry Beasley, Owner 406-293-3325 406-334-0505 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 7 & 10, 2026. MNAXLP