Legals for May, 24 2026

NO. 32044 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Triennial Review before the Department of Environmental Quality The Montana Water Quality Act and Federal Clean Water Act require the State of Montana at least every three years to review and, as appropriate, modify adopted standards of water quality. In 2026, the Department of Environmental Quality (Department) is opening a public comment period and holding a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing Montana’s water quality standards. Montana’s water quality standards include the Administrative Rules of Montana Title 17, Chapter 30, subchapters 5 (mixing zones), 6 (water quality standards), 7 (nondegradation), and 10 (groundwater protection), and Department Circular DEQ-7. Beginning on April 24, 2026, the Department is soliciting comments from all interested persons regarding potential revision to any aspect of Montana’s water quality standards. Comments should identify the water quality standard at issue, any suggested revision to the standard, and the basis for the suggested revision, including technical information. On June 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Department will hold a public hearing in the Wilderness Room on the second floor at 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana, to hear comments on water quality standards. You may also join the hearing virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the department’s website, including instructions for attending the public hearing remotely via Zoom, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The Department will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format for associated materials. If you require accommodation, please advise the Department of the nature of the accommodation that you need no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, by contacting Katie Makarowski at Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; phone (406) 444-3639; email [email protected]. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning water quality standards either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted by mail to Katie Makarowski at the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana, 59620-0901, or e-mailed to [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date. May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32051 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Rulemaking Before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality On April 24, 2026, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (department) initiated rulemaking on rule amendments to update department Circular DEQ-7. Circular DEQ-7 contains numeric water quality standards for surface water and ground water and is incorporated by reference into the Administrative Rules of Montana. The department is proposing several amendments to Circular DEQ-7: Amend human health standard for cyanide in ground water to express cyanide as free cyanide rather than total cyanide, to add a required reporting value, and to add a nondegradation trigger value; Amend human health standards for lead in surface water and ground water, lowering the criteria from 15 µg/L to 10 µg/L, and update the reference for the source used to derive the criteria; Amend human health standards for four pesticides (i.e., 1,2-dibromoethane, nicosulfuron, chlorsulfuron, and imazapic) to correct errors made when calculating their criteria prior to their adoption in 2017; and Amendments to correct grammatical errors, improve clarity, and remove outdated references. The department also proposes to amend ten rules to replace references to the 2019 edition of Circular DEQ-7 with references to the effective month and year of this rule amendment. On June 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a public hearing will be held in the Wilderness Room on the second floor at 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana, to consider rule amendments as proposed in MAR 2026-496.1 in the Montana Administrative Register. You may also join the hearing virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the department’s website, including a copy of the notice of public hearing on proposed amendments, and instructions on how to attend remotely, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The department will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice (see the MAR notice on the website for details). A copy of the proposed Circular DEQ-7 may be viewed at the department’s website using the following web address: https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public; copies may also be obtained by contacting Katie Makarowski at (406) 444-3639 or [email protected]. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; or e-mailed to [email protected] and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2026.  May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32069 MONTANA 11th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Flathead COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of Kaliya Parsons, Araiya Parsons, Preston Parsons, Summer Parsons Petitioner Cause No.: DG-26-031GS DG-26-032GS DG-26-033GS Notice of Hearing on  Guardianship of Minor Child DAN WILSON THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO: Tyesha Allen, Allen Parsons NOTICE IS GIVEN to the birth parents of the minor child(ren) above referenced and all other interested persons that Petitioner(s) has/have filed a petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the guardian(s) of the minor child(ren). The hearing on the Petition will be held at Flathead County Justice Center, 420 South Main St. Kalispell, MT in Flathead County on the following date and time: Date: 6/16/2026 at 3:00 p.m. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner(s) being granted.  Date: 5/1/2026  By: /s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk (SEAL) May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32074 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 31, 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 19 OF BLOCK 4 OF EMPIRE ESTATES, PHASE 4, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. More commonly known as 35 Rockefeller Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Kendra Anne Mahncke, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title , as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, by Deed of Trust on January 23, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on January 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 200800002059 of Official Records. 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 March 26, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600006219, 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 10, 2023, 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 $109,256.16, interest in the sum of $60,557.22, escrow advances of $12,124.99, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,318.87 for a total amount owing of $183,257.24, 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 22nd day of April, 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. MT23229 May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32075 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 3, 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: Lot 29B of Sunnyside Subdivision, Phase 2, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 809 Ashley Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901-5535. Wayne E. Olson Jr. and Yuka Adachi Olson, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 2, 2019, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 8, 2019 as Instrument No. 201900013774 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services LLC Assignment Dated: December 5, 2025 Assignment Recorded: December 5, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500026231 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 April 10, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600007442, 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 November 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 $170,351.79, interest in the sum of $4,103.82, escrow advances of $551.20, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $573.38 for a total amount owing of $175,580.19, 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 22nd day of April, 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. MT23763 May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32079 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Derrick Gunther Lyttle Derrick Gunther Lyttle Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-720 NC HEIFI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Derrick Gunther Lyttle to Derrick Gunther Brinkschulte. The hearing will be on 06/17/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: May 5, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32082 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave Suite #103 PO Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 897-7150 Email: [email protected]  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: GORDON L. STEWART, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000129-IT District Court Judge 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Renee L. Seyer, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 1 day of May, 2026. /s/Renee L. Seyer RENEE L. SEYER, Personal Representative May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32088 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 an existing seat on the Flathead County Planning Board. Letters of interest are being accepted. This position is 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 June 19, 2026.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning May 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 and June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32103 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, (the “District”) will meet on the 29th day of May, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on increasing water rates for the District. The District Board proposes to increase the current monthly water rate by 7% per meter size and increase sewer rates by 16% per meter size effective July 1, 2026, and to increase the monthly water and sewer rates to follow a 5-year rate increase schedule. The FY 2027 Rate increases are posted below: Proposed Monthly Base Water Charges. FY 2027 BASE WATER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Allowance (Gallons) $/Per Month ¾” 0 $34.12 1” 0 $85.58 1 ½” 0 $171.33 2” 0 $274.32 3” 0 $553.45 4” 0 $857.70 6” 0 $1,715.63 Proposed Monthly Water Volume Charges. FY 2027 VOLUME WATER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Threshold (Gallons) S/ Per Thousand Gallons ¾” 5,000 $1.34 ¾” 15,000 $1.68 ¾” 35,000 $2.52 ¾” >35,000 $3.77 1” 15,000 $1.34 1” 60,000 $1.68 1” 170,000 $2.52 1” >170,000 $3.77 1.5” 25,000 $1.34 1.5” 75,000 $1.68 1.5” 200,000 $2.52 1.5” >200,000 $3.77 2” 40,000 $1.34 2” 90,000 $1.68 2” 240,000 $2.52 2” >240,000 $3.77 3” 50,000 $1.34 3” 100,000 $1.68 3” 250,000 $2.52 3” >250,000 $3.77 4” 80,000 $1.34 4” 175,000 $1.68 4” 440,000 $2.52 4” >440,000 $3.77 Proposed Monthly Base Sewer Charges. FY 2027 SEWER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Allowance( GALLONS) $/ Per Month ¾” 5,000 $68.10 1” 13,000 $170.91 1 ½” 25,000 $342.15 2” 40,000 $547.71 3”/Flathead Lake Lodge Rate 75,000 $1027.24 4” 125,000 $1712.47 6” 250,000 $3425.14 FLAT NA $68.10 Sewer Volume - $/Kgal                                       Usage Allowance                                $3.71/Kgal All persons who own property in the District and customers of the District may appear and be heard at the time and place of the hearing. For further information regarding the hearing or the proposed new rates, contact Tyler Hantz, District Manager, at P.O. BOX 1108, Bigfork, MT, 59911 or phone at (406) 837-4566.  Dated this 13th day of May 2026. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT By: /s/ Alida Tinch President May 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32118 ELI J. PATTEN (Bar No. 11219) MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH (Bar No. 60053669) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 TRANSWESTERN PLAZA II 490 NORTH 31ST STREET P. O. BOX 2529 BILLINGS, MT 59103-2529 TELEPHONE: (406) 252-3441 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA C.H. BROWN CO., LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SUMMIT 801 TRANSPORTATION LLC and KENTON JAMES PAPPACOSTAS, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-15-2024-0001551-CD Judge: Dan Wilson SUMMONSES FOR PUBLICATION TO:  SUMMIIT 801 TRANSPORTATION LLC and KENTON JAMES PAPPACOSTAS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint for Claim and Delivery in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiffs’ attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint for Possession. The object of this action is for the purpose of repossessing a certain 2023 PJ 40’ flatbed trailer, VIN 5R8BC2420PM104880 and a certain 2023 Maxxd T8X10224 trailer, VIN 5R8BC2420PM104880 and restoring possession thereof to the Plaintiff, as described in Plaintiff’s Complaint for Claim and Delivery, which property is believed situated in the County of Flathead, State of Montana. DATED this 18 day of May, 2026. Sara Smith CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By: K.D. Deputy Clerk May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32119 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm in the Country Kitchen at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 North Meridian, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action.  1. A privately initiated zoning text amendment to Section 3.40.040(2)(C) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR). The proposed amendment seeks to reduce the setback requirements in the ‘NF North Fork’ Zoning Use District. The amendment would strike the setback along ‘Other public roads:’ which is currently 100 feet from the right-of-way to 10 and 20 feet, and add road definitions. This item will be reviewed by the North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 2nd floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana.  2. A zone change request from Breanna Cathers on behalf of Kimberly S. and David Cathers with technical assistance from Larissa Van Riet – 406 Engineering, for properties located at 110 S Hilltop Road and 6470 US Highway 2 W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The request is for a zone change from R-3 One Family Limited Residential to B-2 General Business within the Columbia Falls Rural Zoning District. The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 4.77 acres and the properties can be legally described as: 110 S. Hilltop - THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE¼NE¼) OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF SECTION 13, WHICH POINT IS ON THE CENTERLINE OF MONTANA HIGHWAY NO. 40; THENCE ALONG THE CENTER LINE WEST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF HIGHWAY NO. 40 AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE WEST A DISTANCE OF 185.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 282.50 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.34 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 282.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MONTANA FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES, BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1979 UNDER RECORDER’S FEE NO. 11428, IN BOOK 675, PAGE 129, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. 6470 US Hwy 2 W - A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, M.P.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 13, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°46’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30 FEET TO A POINT, WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND WHICH POINT IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY NO. 40 AND THE WEST BOUNDARY OF A COUNTY ROAD; THENCE FROM SAID PLACE OF BEGINNING SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 13, A DISTANCE OF 282.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°46’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,290 FEET; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 57.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 245 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY NO. 40; THENCE SOUTH 89°46’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 747.3 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY NO. 40; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 417.7 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY NO. 40 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MONTANA IN BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED APRIL 16, 1979, IN BOOK 667 AT PAGE 71, AS DOC. NO. 5185, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING 4 PARCELS: PARCEL 1: A TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 89°56’ WEST AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 1,194.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00°17’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 275.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 492 AND PAGE 759 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 00°17’ EAST AND ON THE SOUTHERLY CONTINUATION OF THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, A DISTANCE OF 57.5 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89°56’ WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE PROPERTY MENTIONED, A DISTANCE OF 125.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00°17’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 57.5 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY BEING HERETOFORE MENTIONED; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’ EAST AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY, A DISTANCE OF 125.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: A TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 89°56’ WEST AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 1,050.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00°17’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 30.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF MONTANA HIGHWAY NO. 40 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 00°17’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 302.5 FEET TO A POINT THENCE NORTH 89°56’ WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 144.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00°17’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 302.5 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND AS RECORDED IN BOOK 492 AND PAGE 759 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF MONTANA HIGHWAY NO. 40; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’ EAST AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, A DISTANCE OF 144.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MONTANA IN BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED MAY 30, 1979, IN BOOK 667 AT PAGE 967, AS DOC. NO. 7758, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL 3: A TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 89’56 WEST AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 906.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00°17’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 30.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF MONTANA HIGHWAY NO. 40 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 00’17’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 302.5 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89°56’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 144.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00°17’ WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF THE PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED, A DISTANCE OF 302.5 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF MONTANA NO. 40; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’ EAST AND LONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID NO. 40, A DISTANCE OF 144.0 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MONTANA IN BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED MAY 30, 1979, IN BOOK 667 AT PAGE 972, AS DOC. NO. 7796, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL 4: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, WHICH POINT IS ON THE CENTERLINE OF MONTANA HIGHWAY NO. 40; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF HIGHWAY NO. 40 AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE WEST, A DISTANCE OF 185.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 282.50 FEET; THENCE EAST, A DISTANCE OF 185.34 FEET; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 282.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF MONTANA IN BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1979, IN BOOK 675 AT PAGE 129, AS DOC. NO. 11428, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. 3. A public-initiated ordinance, designed to meet the requirements of M.C.A. 67-7-102. This Ordinance and the accompanying map(s) shall be known as, and shall be cited and referred to as, the “Airport Affected Area (AAA)” in accordance with and exercising the authority of Section 67-7-201, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.). It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by the delineation of an airport affected area and by the development of compatible noise, height, and land use regulations to control airport hazards. In addition, this Ordinance protects the Airport and its operations from uses which may infringe on airport operations and result in liability to the Airport Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection at Flathead County Planning and Zoning, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office, or contact the Commissioners’ office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Please note the agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/ Erik Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director May 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32123 Randall S. Ogle OGLE & TRAVIS, PLLP 24 First Avenue East, Suite B P.O. Box 899 Kalispell, MT 59903 Telephone: (406) 752-7550 Attorneys for the Estate MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD J. HOPKINS,  Deceased. Cause No. DP-15-2026-0000139-IT 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 Katherine M. Hopkins, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at c/o Ogle & Travis, PLLP, P.O. Box 899, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.   DATED this 13 day of May, 2026. /s/ Katherine M Hopkins Katherine M. Hopkins Personal Representative OGLE & TRAVIS, PLLP By: /s/Randall S. Ogle Randall S. Ogle Attorneys for the Estate May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32125 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY  Pursuant to Section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: Richard Rossbach PO Box 260335; Martin City, MT 59926   PO Box 190601; Hungry Horse, MT 59919  522 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919  526 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919 Randy S. Reading 1176 East Lugonia Ave #13;  Redlands, CA 92374  522 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919  526 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919 Bain Family Trust c/o Larry Bain PO Box 1382; Columbia Falls, MT 59912 522 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919  526 Mountain Dr; Hungry Horse, MT 59919 Office of Attorney General Justice Building, Third floor 215 North Sanders P. O. Box 201401 Helena, MT 59620 Montana Department of Revenue PO Box 6169; Helena, MT 59604-6169  1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property, in which you may have an interest: LOTS 41 AND 42 OF BLOCK 12 OF HUNGRY HORSE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022.  3. A property tax lien was attached on July 31, 2023 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Sassanay LLC. 5. As of this date, the amount of taxes, penalties, interest, and costs due is: TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . .$970.71 PENALTY . . . . . . . INCL. W/ INTEREST INTEREST.. . . . . . . . . . . 225.91 COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56.08 TOTAL         $1252.70 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in Paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by July 31, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to July 31, 2026 which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or the county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the County treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Flathead County Treasurers Office 290 A North Main Kalispell, MT 59901 406-758-5680 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED  ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1. The address of said interested parties is unknown: 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for Notice of Pending Tax Deed Issuance. 1. The interested party’s rights may be in jeopardy.   DATED this 24th day of May, 2026 Sassanay LLC., Steve Harris - Manager IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY May 24, 31, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32126 AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT   An audit of the City of Columbia Falls 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 City of Columbia Falls for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, were unmodified.  The audit report also contained several other auditor’s 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 Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control Over Compliance in Accordance with 0MB Circular A-133. This report contained findings in the following matter: This report contained no findings.  3. Report on Other Compliance, Financial and Internal Accounting Control Matters. This report contained no findings.  4. Report on Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report, and noted the action taken on them. a) 2024-001 Audit Report Deadline -Repeated 2023-001 (Not Repeated) Public Inspection of Audit Report  The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the City Hall.  Amy Farrell, Finance Director City of Columbia Falls May 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32127 Bigfork Rural Fire District Invitation to Bid – Fire Station Construction The Bigfork Rural Fire District will receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for the new Fire Station. All bids should be delivered before that time to the Bigfork Fire Station, 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT. 59911 in a sealed envelope marked “BID – NEW FIRE STATION PROJECT – BIGFORK FIRE DISTRICT,” including contractors name and Montana Contractor License number. Bids will be opened and read publicly on June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Mountain Time) at the Bigfork Fire Station, 810 Grand Dr, Bigfork, MT 5911, at which time the Board will take the bids under advisement. No faxed or emailed bids will be accepted. Only bids received on time and complete will be considered. Late bids will not be opened. Generally, project consists of construction of a new fire station, approximately 24,000 square feet, site work and utilities, as further described in the bid documents. The project is publicly funded and therefore subject to Montana Prevailing Wage Rates and 1% Contractor’s Gross Receipts Tax. Specifications and drawings are available at the Flathead Valley Plans Exchange, 2303 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901 and all Montana Plans Exchanges. Any questions can be addressed to Jake St. Sauver, Project Architect at [email protected] . The District will hold a Pre-bid/Preconstruction meeting on June 10, 2026, at 4:00 pm, at the Bigfork High School library, 600 Commerce Street, Bigfork, MT 59911. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. This security shall be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank draft or bank money order, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation, or a Bid Bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana payable to Bigfork Rural Fire District.  Bigfork Rural Fire District reserves the right not to accept any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept the Lowest Responsible Bid deemed in the best interest of the District. S/ Andrew Sliter, Chairperson Bigfork Rural Fire District Board of Trustees May 24 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32129 Canvass of Votes and Declaration of Results CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT THE Bigfork SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 38 ELECTION, Flathead & Lake COUNTIES, ON THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2026 OFFICE NAME OF CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES VOTE FOR 2 Bigfork Elementary Trustee 3-Year Alisa Kennedy 686 Bigfork Elementary Trustee 3-Year Mary Lustig 633 Bigfork Elementary Trustee 3-Year Paul Sandry 848 VOTE FOR 1 Bigfork Elementary Trustee 2-Year Kate Averill 937 Bigfork Elementary Trustee 2-Year Scott Cummings 441 We hereby certify that this constitutes a full, true and complete canvass of the number of votes cast, and declaration of results of Bigfork School District, No. 38, Flathead & Lake Counties for the offices/issues enumerated and we hereby declare elected the individuals listed receiving the highest number of votes. Attest my hand this 20th day of May, 2026. Board of Trustees Paul Sandry Carol Field Deb Johnson Ben Woods Mac Kirk Dan Elwell (absent) Julie Kreiman (absent) Election Administrator: Lacey Porrovecchio May 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________