Legals for September, 28 2023

No. 29758 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Lucas Otten: Lucas Otten, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-23-1033 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Lucas James Otten to Lucas James Brush. The hearing will be on 10/31/2023 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:09/12/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ BRITTNEY COLACINO Deputy Clerk of Court Sept. 21, 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29773 Notice is hereby given that in Flathead County, on November 7, 2023, a political subdivision election will be held for the following purpose: City of Whitefish. Said political subdivision election will be conducted by Mail Ballot.  DATED this 21st day of September, 2023. Debbie Pierson Election Administrator Flathead County Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29774 Notice is hereby given that in Flathead County, on November 7, 2023, a political subdivision election will be held at 265 N. Meridian, Kalispell, MT 59901 for the following purpose: City of Kalispell. Said political subdivision election will be conducted by Polling Place. The polls will be open at 7:00 AM, and continue to be open until 8:00 PM, on election day. DATED this 21st day of September, 2023. Debbie Pierson Election Administrator Flathead County Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29778 LEGAL NOTICE Based on the environmental review provided in the Draft EA, and, to the greatest extent possible, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, FWP determined the proposed action (Alternative 2), will not have significant adverse impacts on the human environment associated with the proposed action and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact statement or EIS is unnecessary.   FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves the diversion for the Sekokini Springs hatchery rearing ponds will be restored to its original function, and water will be available for the rearing ponds during the warm summer months, Alternative 2, the Proposed Action. Sept. 28, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29779 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 8, 2024, 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: Unit No. 19, Level 2 of The Terraces at Somers Bay, a residential condominium, according to the Declaration of Unit Ownership for the Terraces at Somers Bay, recorded August 8, 2007 as Document No. 200700023866, records of Flathead County, Montana, and any amendments thereto, including but not limited to: Amendment recorded August 31, 2007 as Document No. 200700026812, records of Flathead County, Montana. Together with any common elements appurtenant thereto as described in Declaration of Unit Ownership and any amendments thereto. Located on the following described tract of land: A tract of land, situated, lying and being in the Government Lot 4 of Section 26 and in Government Lot 2 of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Deed Exhibit, Book 523, Page 624 (records of Flathead County, Montana); thence South 45°22’27” East a distance of 428.48 feet to the approximate G.L.O. meander line being the low water mark of Flathead Lake; thence along said meander line the follow two (2) courses: South 42°13’13” West a distance of 111.97 feet; South 02°03’57” East a distance of 102.40 feet; thence leaving said meander line North 61°37’30” West a distance of 344.34 feet to the easterly R/W of U.S. Highway No. 93; thence along said R/W and along a spiral chord North 04°37’09” West a distance of 49.16 feet to a point; thence South 86°58’15” West a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; thence along a spiral chord North 00°22’32” East a distance of 37.55 feet to a point and the P.C. of a 646.20 feet radius curve, concave Southeasterly (radial bearing North 89°24’53” East); thence Northwesterly and Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 02°37’48” an arc length of 29.66 feet to a point; thence North 29°10’18” East a distance of 112.12 feet to a point and the P.C. of a 606.20 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly (radial South 76°15’31” East); thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 10°59’01” an arc length of 116.21 feet to the point of beginning. Shown as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 15329. More correctly described as: The Land hereinafter referred to is situated in the City of Somers, County of Flathead, State of Montana, and is described as follows: Unit No. 19, Level 2 of The Terraces at Somers Bay, a residential condominium, according to the Declaration of Unit Ownership for the Terraces at Somers Bay, recorded August 8, 2007 as Document No. 200700023866, records of Flathead County, Montana, and any amendments thereto, including but not limited to: Amendment recorded August 31, 2007 as Document No. 200700026812, records of Flathead County, Montana. Together with any common elements appurtenant thereto as described in Declaration of Unit Ownership and any amendments thereto. Located on the following described tract of land: A tract of land, situated, lying and being in the Government Lot 4 of Section 26 and in Government Lot 2 of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Deed Exhibit, Book 523, Page 624 (records of Flathead County, Montana); thence South 45°22’27” East a distance of 428.48 feet to the approximate G.L.O. meander line being the low water mark of Flathead Lake; thence along said meander line the follow two (2) courses: South 42°13’13” West a distance of 111.97 feet; South 02°03’57” East a distance of 102.40 feet; thence leaving said meander line North 61°37’30” West a distance of 344.34 feet to the easterly R/W of U.S. Highway No. 93; thence along said R/W and along a spiral chord North 04°37’09” West a distance of 49.16 feet to a point; thence South 86°58’15” West a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; thence along a spiral chord North 00°22’32” East a distance of 37.55 feet to a point and the P.C. of a 646.20 feet radius curve, concave Southeasterly (radial bearing North 89°24’53” East); thence Northwesterly and Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 02°37’48” an arc length of 29.66 feet to a point; thence North 29°10’18” East a distance of 112.12 feet to a point and the P.C. of a 606.20 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly (radial bearing South 76°15’31” East); thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 10°59’01” an arc length of 116.21 feet to the point of beginning. Shown as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 15329. More commonly known as 5675 US Highway 93 S Unit 19, Somers, MT 59932. George W. Bradley and Brian P. Sundelius, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Charles Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to U.S. Bank National Association, by Deed of Trust on August 22, 2017, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on August 23, 2017, as Instrument No. 201700020543, 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 September 1, 2023, as Instrument No. 202300015678, 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 February 1, 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 $386,179.91, interest in the sum of $10,765.41, escrow advances of $1,606.41, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,333.44 for a total amount owing of $401,885.17, 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 14th day of September, 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. MT21583 Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29780 Karl K. Rudbach RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of EARL EATON BACH, JR., Deceased. No. DP-23-260 NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, DETERMINATION OF TESTACY AND HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Karen Cresap Bach of 334 N. Juniper Bay Rd., Somers, MT 59932, has filed in the above Court and cause a Petition for the formal probate of the Will of Earl Eaton Bach, Jr., deceased, for determining testacy and heirs, and for the appointment of Karen Cresap Bach as Personal Representative of said Will and estate. For further information, the Petition, as filed, maybe examined in the office of the clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held on Wednesday, the 15th day of November, 2023, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., on the third floor of the Flathead County Justice Center, Flathead County, Montana. All interested persons may appear and object at said hearing. DATED this 25th day of September, 2023. RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP /s/ Karl K. Rudbach Karl K. Rudbach 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, MT 59937 Attorneys for Petitioner Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29781 Susan M. Lacosta RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of HOLMES PLAYER HASELDEN, Jr, Deceased. No. DP-23-250 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 either be mailed to Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 14th day of September, 2023. /s/ Helen S. Hindersman Personal Representative RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP By: Susan M. Lacosta Attorneys for Personal Representative Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29782 Karl K. Rudbach RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of RICKY DAVIE a/k/a RICKY RAY DAVIE, Deceased. Probate No. DP-23-135 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 either be mailed to Ramlow & Rudbach, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 25th day of September, 2023. /s/ Ronald Davie Personal Representative RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP By: /s/ Karl K. Rudbach Attorneys for Personal Representative Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29783 September 26, 2023 Area Landowners Board of County Commissioners Re: Public Notification Letter  Opencut Mining Permit: Hilltop West Site – Flathead County, Montana To Whom It May Concern: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc. of Columbia Falls, Montana is submitting this letter as the official Public Notification of our application to DEQ Opencut to extend the final reclamation date for our Hilltop West gravel pit. This site has been active since 2000 as a project specific aggregate resource. Operations at the site will not change. The original permit and maps are being updated. The pit is located ½ mile west of Marion on US 2 West at mile marker 100. Access to the site is directly from US 2 West via a paved approach. The total area which will be under permit will be reduced from 20 to 17 acres. It is estimated that approximately 325,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the site by the time of final reclamation. Final reclamation, which includes re-establishment of vegetation will be completed by December of 2050. The legal description of the site is: Section 14, Township 27N, Range 24W, Flathead County  Send any questions, concerns or map requests regarding the Hilltop West Site to: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 39 Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 Phone: 406-892-2188 Fax: 406-892-2187 Email: robk@sccimt.com DEQ Opencut Mining Program P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620-0901 Fax: 406-444-4988 E-mail: DEQOpencut@mt.gov Sept. 28, 29, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29784 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 46644 US HWY 93 Polson, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on OCTOBER 6, 2023 @ 12:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of unit M14 & D5 (MICHAEL JOHNSON). PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 148 Lower Valley Road, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on OCTOBER 6, 2023 @ 1:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of units H11&H19 (JOSH SWAIN), and B35 (TRAVIS DASS). The contents are of a personal nature. A&B STORAGE reserves the right to bid at the sale. Sell to highest bidder for CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY. Contents are subject to redemption up to 1 day prior to sale. Sept. 28, and Oct. 2, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________