Legals for June, 28 2026

NO. 32160 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on October 15, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: TRACT 1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 13906, A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. More commonly known as 225 Newsom Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901. Darrin J. Farrelly, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Insured Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Rocky Mountain Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 6, 2018, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 6, 2018 as Instrument No. 201800013911 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: PNC Bank, National Association Assignment Dated: March 19, 2025 Assignment Recorded: April 4, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500006095 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 July 14, 2025 as Instrument No. 202500012876, 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 December 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 $194,523.25, interest in the sum of $6,022.80, escrow advances of $1,982.20, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,692.72 for a total amount owing of $207,220.97, 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 1st day of June, 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. MT23051 June 14, 21, 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32161 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In re the Marriage of: Kodi Watkins, Petitioner and Ernest Hubler, Respondent. Case No: DR-26-234 Summons for Publication DANNI COFFMAN NOTICE TO: Respondent Ernest Hubler. You are named in a petition to declare the marriage invalid. 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: Flathead County and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Date this 9th day of June, 2026 Sara Smith Clark of Court By: /s/ Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk (SEAL) June 14, 21, 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32170 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Kalispell has reviewed the Preliminary Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and said budget is open to inspection in the Finance Office and on the City’s website at www.kalispell.com/CouncilHearings. The City Council will meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana to conduct a formal Budget Hearing and transact regular business. Anyone wishing to address the proposed Budget may appear at this hearing in person or online and make oral statements or present the same in writing. Written comments may be submitted for Council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (PO Box 1997, 59903) or by email to [email protected] prior to the hearing. On August 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, the City Council will meet to adopt the final budget and fix tax levies. For more information on the budget, please contact the Finance Director at City Hall, telephone (406) 758-7755. Done by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana on the 15th day of June 2026. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Publish: June 21, and June 28, 2026 June 21, 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32171 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – FACILITY PLAN UPDATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 6th day of July, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of the updated 2026 Water System, Wastewater Collection System, and Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWWTP) Facility Plans. The proposed 2026 Facility Plan updates will be presented and discussed during a City Council Work Session meeting held on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., at the above address. A copy of the proposed 2026 Facility Plan updates may be viewed on the city’s website at www.kalispell.com/CouncilHearings or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.  Any person wishing to address the proposed plans may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, or by email to [email protected] prior to the hearing. For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Publish: June 21, and June 28, 2026 June 21, 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32179 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION July 14, 2026, 6:00 PM The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.   The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lJlBGYGOS5GJEi5OyzN5Cw Public Comment can also be provided via email to [email protected]  The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take public comments on the agenda items listed below: 1. File #KA-26-02 and #KPUD-26-01 – Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley has submitted a request for annexation, initial zoning of R-3 (Residential) with a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) overlay, and Planned Unit Development approval for the Birchwood Planned Unit Development, a residential neighborhood consisting of approximately ninety-five (95) residential units including townhomes, cottages, and detached single-family residences on approximately 21.32 acres of real property generally located west of Northland Drive, south of Four Mile Drive, east of the U.S. Highway 93 Alternate (Kalispell Bypass), and north of Northridge Way, Kalispell, Montana. The property is legally described as follows: Tract 1 and Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 23212 located in the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana; and Open Space A of Northland Subdivision Phase 5A & 5B, as shown on the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Development Services Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at Planning Commission | Kalispell, MT (civicplus.com) under Planning Commission “upcoming agenda.”  Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Development Services Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at [email protected] for additional information. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Accessible parking is available in the city lot north of City Hall, and accessible restrooms are available.  If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406)758-7940 as soon as possible, preferably at least two working days before the meeting date. /s/PJ Sorensen/KR PJ Sorensen  Director, Development Services June 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32181 INVITATION TO BID 2026 Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II Project. The project includes replacing service lines that are galvanized steel and had the potential to be impacted by lead throughout the City of Kalispell. This project will require excavation and surface restoration within the City of Kalispell’s Right of Way as well as on private property. The City has obtained temporary construction easements for completing the work on private property. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning June 29, 2026, through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN is located on the City website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:00 pm on July 16, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 pm on July 23, 2026. All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. For more information visit the Public Works Department at 201 First Ave. E, Kalispell, MT 59901, phone (406) 758-7720. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager     June 28 and July 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32184 AUMT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of West Valley Public School has been conducted by Nexus CPA Group, PLLC. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant findings The audit report for West Valley Public School for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, were unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on and audit of Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: a. 2025-001 Taxes Receivable and Deferred Inflows for Taxes b. 2025-002 Student Activities c. 2025-003 Due from Other Governments d. 2025-004 Student Activities Internal Controls e. 2025-005 Accounts Payable f. 2025-006 Miscellaneous Programs Fund Reconciliation g. 2025-007 Liabilities Reporting (Due to Other Governments) 2.Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters. This report contained no findings. 3. Report on Prior Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them. a. 2024-0011 Taxes Receivable and Deferred Inflows for Taxes (Repeated) b. 2024-002 Cash and Cash Reconciliation/Balancing (Implemented) c. 2024-003 Payroll Clearing Fund Reconciliation (Not Repeated) d. 2024-004 Student Activities (Repeated) e. 2024-005 Miscellaneous Programs Fund Project Cash Balances and Due from Other Governments (Repeated) f. 2024-006 Federal Child Nutrition Reimbursements and Grants (Implemented) g. 2024-007 Internal Controls and Adjusting Entries (Implemented) h. 2024-008 Encumbrances (Implemented) i. 2024-009 Tuition Levy (Repeated) Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the west valley Public School Business Office. Very Truly Yours, Maggie McKay — District Clerk West Valley Public School June 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32185 Jay T. Johnson MOORE, COCKRELL, GOICOECHEA & JOHNSON, P.C. PO Box 7370 Kalispell, MT 59904-0370 Telephone:(406) 751-6000 [email protected] Attorneys for Co-PRs Eric W. Johnson, Nikki L. Sisneros, and Tiffany D. Ricker MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. JOHNSON, Deceased.      NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Eric W. Johnson, Nikki L. Sisneros, and Tiffany D. Ricker, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Jay T. Johnson, P. O. Box 7370, Kalispell, Montana, 59904, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. DATED: June 23, 2026. MOORE, COCKRELL, GOICOECHEA & JOHNSON, P.C. /s/ Jay T. Johnson Jay T. Johnson P.O. Box 7370 Kalispell, MT 59904 Attorneys for Co-PRs Eric W. Johnson, Nikki L. Sisneros, and Tiffany D. Ricker June 28 and July 5, 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32186 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-24-10 A request by Peter & Patty Logan to install a floating dock within the 100-year floodplain of Swan River. The subject property is located at 1210 Swan Horseshoe Drive near Bigfork and can be legally described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No.7423 in the West Half of 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, Friday July 17, 2026. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning  June 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32187 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY   In The Matter of The Estate of: Pirjo Kyllikki Appling, Deceased. Cause No. DP-26-157(A) 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 said deceased 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 either mailed to Bruce A. Appling, Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.     DATED: June 11, 2026 /s/ Bruce A. Appling Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  By /s/ C. Mark Hash Attorneys for Personal Representative June 28 and July 5, 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32188 C. Mark Hash  Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  Attorneys at Law  136 1st Avenue W. P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Christopher Todd Duke, Deceased. Cause No. DP-26-158(B) 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 said deceased 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 either mailed to Elizabeth Megan Duke, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED June 12, 2026. /s/ Elizabeth Megan Duke Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  By: /s/ C. Mark Hash          Attorneys for the personal representative June 28 and July 5, 12, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32190 AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the Bigfork Fire District has been conducted by Nexus CPA Group, PLLC. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the Bigfork Fire District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, were unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance· with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: This report contained no findings. 2. Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters. This report contained no findings. 3. Report on Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them. This report contained no findings. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Bigfork Fire Hall located at 810 Grand Drive Bigfork, Montana. Very Truly Yours, Cindy Norred, Clerk Bigfork Fire District June 28, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32191 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Falls, Montana, will hold public hearings beginning on July 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, for the following purposes: Preliminary Budget Presentation and consideration of the preliminary budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 will begin on July 6, 2026 and will be continued until final adoption of the budget after receiving the certified taxable valuation in August. City Council will review various departments and funds at each hearing until the budget has been presented in its entirety.    Special Assessments Consideration of the adoption of the proposed Street Lighting District and Street Maintenance District assessments for FY 2026-2027. Council will hear any objections to the final adoption of the resolution levying special assessments for FY 2026-2027. Special Assessments are estimated as follows: Street Lighting District $ 30,049 (no change) Street Maintenance District $ 382,016 (5% increase) Individual property payment schedules will be available for inspection ten (10) days from this notice, in the office of the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, during regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Permissive Medical Levy Consideration of adoption on the proposed tax levy to fund health insurance premium contributions for group benefits beyond the amount of contributions in effect on June 30, 1999. The actual mills for consideration will be made available upon receipt of the certified tax valuation for the year. Taxpayers are encouraged to attend the hearings and give written or oral comments on any or all of the budget-related items. Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912. Questions regarding the proposed items can be made by contacting City Manager Eric Hanks at 892-4391. DATED THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE, 2026 Shassity Murphy, City Clerk June 28 and July 5, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________