Legals for October, 18 2026

NO. 32395 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of      RONDA M. KOESTLER Deceased. Case No. DP-15-2026-0000244-II NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lorine Williams has been appointed as personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 25th day of September 2026. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  October 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32403 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 1, 2027, 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: Following described premises in Flathead County, Montana, to wit: Lot 4 and the South half of Lot 3, Block 102, Columbia Falls Townsite, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the records of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. Subject to Reservations by Anaconda Aluminum Company in Deed recorded July 18, 1961 under Recorder’s Fee No. 4981 on Page 199, Book 442, records of Flathead County, Montana; and Subject to Reservation in U.S. Patent recorded June 24, 1893 in Book 27, Page 233, records of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 279 1st Street East, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Susan M. Dofelmire and George A. Dofelmire, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Boston National Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Finance of America Reverse LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on August 15, 2024, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on August 21, 2024 as Instrument No. 202400015081 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Finance of America Reverse LLC Assignment Dated: April 22, 2026 Assignment Recorded: April 27, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202600008469 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 September 11, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600020464, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust triggered by the passing of the borrower. 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 $149,576.21, interest in the sum of $18,726.77, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $6,739.21 for a total amount owing of $175,042.19, 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 September, 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. MT24030 October 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32409 SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION October 14, 2026 SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL Bigfork Elementary School District No. 38 Bigfork High School District No. 38 Flathead and Lake Counties Bigfork, Montana 59911 WHEREAS, the trustees of Bigfork Elementary & High School District No. 38 declared surplus property at a business meeting on October 14, 2026; WHEREAS, the surplus property includes approximately 150 Algebra I textbooks and a teacher edition; WHEREAS, the items have been replaced and are no longer needed by the district; WHEREAS, the District would like to dispose of the items; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the items will be sold and or disposed of after Monday, November 2, 2026. Approved by the Board of Trustees of Bigfork Elementary and High School District No. 38, Flathead and Lake Counties, on October 14, 2026 at a regular meeting held in the Bigfork High School library. Call 406-837-7400 or visit www.biqforkschools.orq for more information. ATTEST:  Paul Sandry Chairperson Lacey Porrovecchio Clerk October 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32410 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sarah Lynn Clark: Sarah Lynn Clark, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1435 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sarah Lynn Clark to Sarah Clark Heinzig. The hearing will be on 12/22/26 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/029/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32413 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Holden Ignatious Roberts: Holden Ignatious Roberts, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1530 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Holden Ignatious Roberts to Holden Ignatious Cirque. The hearing will be on 11/17/26 at 8:30am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/07/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32414 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kali McPherson St.Germain: Kali McPherson St.Germain, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1529 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kali McPherson St.Germain to Kali McPherson-St.Germain Cirque. The hearing will be on 11/18/26 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/07/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32419 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Emily Dawn Hyde: Emily Dawn Hyde, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1480 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Emily Dawn Hyde to Emiya Rose Murphy. The hearing will be on 12/9/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 10, 2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Cassandra Loveless Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32421 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: Lakeshore Regulations Subcommittee, Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning & Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Lakeside Community Council, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. Positions will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. To apply for any of these positions, please submit a letter of interest containing your legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number, qualifications, and the specific board/committee you are applying for.  Letters should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 [email protected] All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2026.   For additional information and specific qualifications please visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning October 18, 21, 25, 28 and November 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________