Legals for August, 17 2023
No. 29598 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Two Bridges Zoning District from SAG- 10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) for property located at 7240 Highway 2 East near Columbia Falls, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: Tract 2C: A Tract of Land Situated, Lying and Being in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, More Particularly Described as Follows: Beginning at the Point on the North Boundary of Highway #40, Which Point Is 115.99 Feet North and 200 Feet East of the Quarter Corner on the West Side of Section 15, Township 30 North, Range 20 West of the Principal Montana Meridian; Thence 491.1 Feet N89°12’E Along the North Boundary of Highway #40; Thence 214.1 Feet N87°34’E Along the North Boundary of Highway #40; Thence 980.0 Feet N26°40’E Along the West Side of Steele’s Addition to Columbia Heights; Thence 316.0 Feet N00°10’E to the NE Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15; Thence 1561.32 Feet S47°12’20”W; Thence 147.0 Feet South to the Point of Beginning. Excepting Therefrom That Portion Conveyed to the State of Montana in Warranty Deed Recorded February 3, 1970, as Instrument No. 963, and on March 30, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-000-06477, Records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Two Bridges Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29599 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from ‘BR-2 Business Resort’ to ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ for property located at 150 Ranch Road in Bigfork, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from BR-2 (Business Resort) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼NE¼) lying East of the Right of Way of Highway No. 35 and the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (N½SE¼NE¼) lying East of the Right of Way of Highway No. 35 all in Section One (1) Township Twenty-six (26) North, Range Twenty (20) West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana. Excepting therefrom the following described tracts: A tract of land in Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana being more particularly described as follows: Parcel ‘A’ of Certificate of Survey No. 11384, Beginning at the southeast corner of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., thence South 00⁰19’15” East along the East boundary of Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 89⁰40’09” West a distance of 218.36 feet to the Easterly Right of Way of Montana Highway No. 35; thence North 02⁰30’10” East along said Right of Way a distance of 150.00 feet to the North boundary of said Section 1; thence North 89⁰37’09” East along said boundary a distance of 210.97 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.739 acres more or less. Also excepting therefrom, the following: That portion of the Ranch Road in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter in Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., as shown on the Plat of The Ranch. The regulations defining the BR-2 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department- directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29622 On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2024/2025 Community Services Block Grant State Plan”. The link to the webinar and draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 starting Friday, August 11, 2023. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2023. August 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29639 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC ROADWAY NO. 522 ALLEY ADJOINING LOTS 12-16 BLOCK 3 OF PHILLIPS ADDITION Notice is hereby given that the Board of Viewers have reported to the Board of Flathead County Commissioners on the discontinuance of that certain public roadway in Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: A tract of land located in Block 3 of the Phillips Addition in the SE1/4 of Section 8, T28N., R21W., P.M., Montana, Flathead County; more particularly described as follows: That portion of the alley adjoining the West line of Lot 12 and the East line of Lots 13-16 of Block 3 of the said Phillips Addition. Said tract contains 2,400 square feet more or less and is subject to all existing easements and documents of record. Notice is hereby given to the petitioners or landowners as disclosed by the last assessment roll of Flathead County, owning land abutting the roadway described above and being considered for abandonment. The public hearing on this petition for abandonment is scheduled on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioner Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main in Kalispell, Montana. For further information, please call (406) 758-5537. DATED this 25th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 10, 17, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29647 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JANET L. SCHALK-JORGENSEN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-211 DAN WILSON 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 Nancy S. Ross, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 25th day of July, 2023. /s/ Nancy S. Ross NANCY S. ROSS, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative August 3, 10, 17, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29648 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM 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 232 of Block 5 of Silverbrook Estates Phase 1A, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorded of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 134 Ruppel Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. Kevin L. Iverson, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for LendUS, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on October 15, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on October 20, 2021 as Instrument No. 202100037100, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Assignment Dated: April 26, 2023 Assignment Recorded: May 2, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202300006433 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 20, 2023, as Instrument No. 202300010944, 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, 2022, 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 $450,790.20, interest in the sum of $11,670.37, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,778.35 for a total amount owing of $466,238.92, 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. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 21st day of July, 2023. 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. MT21605 August 3, 10, 17, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29650 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Angela Bednaruk: Angela Bednaruk, Petitioner Cause No.:DV-23-711 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Angela Vladimirovna Bednaruk to Angela Vladimirovna Morozov. The hearing will be on 08/30/2023 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:06/28/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ RACHAEL C. PARRA Deputy Clerk of Court August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29651 Connor C. Walker Frampton Purdy Law Firm 530 W. 19th St., Suite 301 Whitefish, MT 59937 (406) 862-9600 connor@framptonpurdy.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM CHARLES SAPA, Deceased. Cause No. DP-23-127 Hon. Danni Coffman NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hailey A. Sapa has been appointed Personal Representative 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 first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be filed with the Clerk of Court, or mailed to Hailey A. Sapa c/o Frampton Purdy Law Firm, 530 West 19th Street, Whitefish, MT 59937-2576. DATED this 31st day of July, 2023. By: /s/ Connor C. Walker Connor C. Walker Attorneys for Personal Representative August 3, 10, 17, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29658 The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks comment on its request for a waiver of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) rule governing the maximum amount of FY 2023 LIHEAP Funding that may be used in the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program. Draft copies of the Department’s waiver request may be obtained by writing the Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 406-439-1427. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 18,2023. August 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29663 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, has completed the Proposed Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Said budget is on file at the Flathead County Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, and is open to public inspection. The Board will meet on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing, fixing the annual budget, and making appropriations. Said hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the Proposed FY24 Budget. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, via telephone: (406) 758- 5538 or email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 8th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29666 If you have/had a bicycle lost or stolen between the period of January 2016 and July 2023, the Kalispell Police Department may have it in their possession. KPD intends to donate all found and/or abandoned bicycles on August 31st, 2023, in accordance with City Resolution No. 4841. Please call 406-758-7772 with a description of your lost or stolen bike. August 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29672 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PERMISSIVE SHERIFF RETIREMENT LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy is used to pay for increased employer contributions for the Sheriff Retirement Program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 10th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29673 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 2-9-212, M.C.A., that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Medical Levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Permissive Medical Levy is used to pay for premium contributions for the group health insurance program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Permissive Medical Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 10th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP