Legals for July, 10 2024
NO. 30454 FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ADOPT FINAL BUDGET AND PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 20-9-115, M.C.A. that the preliminary budget for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025) as prepared and adopted by the trustees, is on file in the Business Services Office of Flathead Valley Community College and is open to inspection by all taxpayers. Additional notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 2-9-212, M.C.A., that the Board of Trustees of Flathead Valley Community College, will hold a public hearing to receive comment on any increases to the permissive medical levy. The permissive medical levy is used to pay for premium contributions for the group health insurance program for college employees. The Board of Trustees will meet Monday, July 22, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. in the FVCC Board Room of Blake Hall to consider and adopt the final budget and permissive medical levy for the fiscal year. The meeting may continue from day to day until the final adoption of the budget. Any taxpayer in the district may appear at such meeting and be heard for or against any portion of the budget and the permissive medical levy. Lorelle Davies VP/CFO Admin & Finance, Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 406-756-3808 June 10, 2024 July 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30488 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In re the Marriage of: Joyce Hermes, Petitioner and John P. Hermes, Respondent. Case No: DR-15-2024-020 Summons for Publication DAN WILSON NOTICE TO: Respondent John P. Hermes. You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: 920 S. Main St STE 100, Kalispell, MT 59901 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 17th day of June, 2024. (Seal) PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of Court By: Anissa Neils Deputy Clerk/ ANISSA NEILS June 26 and July 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30500 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages Gaming Restricted LATE THAN NEVER, LLC (Nathan Stanton, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages Gaming Restricted No. 07-912-0365-003 to be operated at LATE THAN NEVER, 810 1st Avenue West, Columbia Falls, Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-912-0365-003 and the applicant’s name LATE THAN NEVER, LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before July 20, 2024. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Columbia Falls. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Vickie Zincke, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-0713 or VZincke2@mt.gov. July 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30501 The Hon. Robert L. Descamps III District Court Judge, Department 2 Fourth Judicial District Missoula County Courthouse 200 W Broadway Missoula MT 59802 IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: C.M.S., A MINOR CHILD. Cause No. DG-23-144 Department 2 The Honorable Robert L. Deschamps, III SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION FILED UNDER SEAL TO: Lonnie James Morris, a/k/a Lonnie McNeely RE: C.M.S., born in 2014, to Lonnie James Morris a/k/a McNeely and Tiara Dee Rose Santos YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Child (“the Petition”) regarding C.M.S. has been filed in Montana Fourth Judicial District Court, in Missoula County, by Petitioner Shawna Michelle Ringel. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, (406) 258-4780, and is hereby served upon you. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear at hearing on the Petition on August 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at the Missoula County Courthouse, located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why Petitioner should not be granted the relief requested. NOTICE: Your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in entry of judgment by default for all relief requested in the Petition. You are represented by Court-appointed attorney Justin Kalmbach, Kalmbach Law Office, 1 5th Ave W, Polson, MT 59860, phone (406) 883-1159, www.polsonlegal.com (SEAL) /s/ Amy McGhee Clerk /s/ Latishia Lang Deputy July 3, 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30511 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: AUGUST 23, 2024. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $50.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76N 30162478 Owners: MONTANA STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION PO BOX 201601 HELENA, MT 59620-1601 Priority Date: NOVEMBER 29, 2023 at 03:18 P.M. Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 22.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 1.05 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 0.25 Source Name: MCGREGOR LAKE Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Govt Lot: 1; Qtr Sec: NENENE; Sec 16; Twp 26N; Rge 25W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: PUMP Well Location: 430 MCGREGOR LN Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 0.63 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 25 to OCTOBER 5 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 0.25; Govt Lot: 1; Qtr Sec: SWNENE; Sec 16; Twp 26N; Rge 25W; County FLATHEAD Total: 0.25 Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Households: 2 Volume: 0.42 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Govt Lot: 1; Qtr Sec: SWNENE; Sec 16; Twp 26N; Rge 25W; County FLATHEAD PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON JULY 10, 2024. July 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30521 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License NORTHERN LOUNGE CORPORATION (, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 07-901-2574-001 to be operated at MAGIC DIAMOND CASINO & LIQUOR STORE, 1619 Us Highway 93 S, Kalispell, Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-901-2574-001 and the applicant’s name NORTHERN LOUNGE CORPORATION; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before July 27, 2024. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Kalispell. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Andrew Erickson, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or Andrew.Erickson2@mt.gov. July 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30522 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 14, 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: Lot 548 of Happy Valley Homesites, according to the map or plat thereof, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Excepting therefrom that portion conveyed to the Montana Department of Transportation for highway purposes, by Instrument recorded January 24, 2002, as Document No. 2002-024-10070, records of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 376 Antelope Trl, Whitefish, MT 59937. Christine L. Ginn and Shawn M. Ginn, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Beneficiary, as nominee for Bay Equity LLC, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 11, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 16, 2020 as Instrument No. 202000042295, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: MSR Asset Vehicle LLC Assignment Dated: January 31, 2024 Assignment Recorded: January 31, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202400002102 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 June 18, 2024, as Instrument No. 202400010028, 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 January 1, 2024, 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 $283,918.31, interest in the sum of $6,398.45, escrow advances of $1,554.69, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $235.86 for a total amount owing of $292,107.31, 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 28th day of June, 2024. 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. MT22185 July 10, 17, 24, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________