Legals for June, 6 2025

NO. 31216 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Leslie Price Stevenson: Leslie Price Stevenson, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-0702 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Leslie Bolete Price Stevenson to Leslie Bolete Sterling. The hearing will be on 06/24/2025 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: May 9, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: Hope Unger Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31242 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 4, 2025, 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 4B of Block 1 of Empire Estates, Phase 3, 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 278 Empire Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901. Jason Hill and Heidi Scantlin, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Plains Commerce Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on September 13, 2023, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on September 14, 2023 as Instrument No. 202300016346, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Plains Commerce Bank Assignment Dated: February 25, 2025 Assignment Recorded: March 4, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500004028 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 22, 2025, as Instrument No. 202500007296, 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, 2024, and each month subse-quent, 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 $355,879.84, interest in the sum of $14,166.63, escrow advances of $332.27, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,708.64 for a total amount owing of $372,087.38, 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 25th day of April, 2025. 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. MT22854 May 23, 30 and June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31250 GRANT S. SNELL Crowley Fleck PLLP 219 E Center St. P.O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS M. ULIK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000105-IT District Judge: Danni Coffman NOTICE AND INFORMATION TO HEIRS AND DEVISEES To the heirs and devisees of the above-entitled estate: 1. The Decedent, Thomas M. Ulik, died on or about April 22, 2025. 2. This notice is being sent to persons who have or may have some interest in the estate being administered. 3. Tom Danneman, whose address is 3245 N. 79th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222, was appointed personal representative of the estate on May 6, 2025, without bond. 4. Papers and information relating to the estate are on file in the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District for Kalispell, Montana, at Flathead County, Montana. 5. This estate is being administered by the personal representative under the Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court, but recipients are entitled to information regarding the administration from the personal representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Dated May 15, 2025. CROWLEY FLECK PLLP By: /s/ Grant S. Snell Grant S. Snell Attorneys for Personal Representative May 23, 30 and June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31251 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representatives MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of    DESIR’EE D. KUNDA Deceased. Case No. DP-15-2025-0000085-II NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Coby Leth Kelly and Kathryn Kelly have been appointed as personal representatives 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 20th day of May 2025. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  May 23, 30 and June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31255 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Larry Melvin Rubick, Larry Patrick Manley, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-0581 Notice of Hearing on Name Change HEIDI J ULBRICHT This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Larry Melvin Rubick to Larry Patrick Manley. The hearing will be held at the Justice Center in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 06/18/2024 at 1:30 p.m. Date: 05/07/2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Melissa Henley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 23, 30 and June 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31265 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: A.R.H. YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-25-013(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Judge Dan Wilson To: Alexander Steven Hewes, birth father of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting emergency protective services, adjudication of the above-named child as a youth in need of care, and temporary legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, MT, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. A.R.H. was born on January 20, 2025 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Jodi Overlease. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, MT, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 28 day of May, 2025. SARA SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk  May 30 and June 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31275 AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of the Kila School District, Kila, MT, has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates. The audit covered the fiscal year June 30, 2022. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that the audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at The Daily Interlake, and that the Kila School District will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. Sincerely, Sharon Leach Kila School Business Manager __________________________

NO. 31276 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received additional information for the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-25-18 A request by Darren Messerly, for the construction of a new shop within the 100-year floodplain close to the Flathead River. The subject property is 548 E Evergreen Dr in Kalispell, MT. The property can legally be described as Lot 2 in Block 1 of Bernard’s Park subdivision in the NW ¼, Section 3, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.  The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. /s/Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning  June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31277 CALL FOR BIDS KALISPELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 5 FLATHEAD COUNTY KALISPELL, MONTANA SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - “PIZZA BID” The Board of Trustees, Kalispell School District No. 5, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana is calling for sealed bids for “Pizza” for the district’s student lunch program. Copies of specifications may be obtained from Dee Cooper, Food Services Fiscal Specialist, 106 NW Lane, Kalispell, Montana 59901 (406) 751-3443. To be considered, all bids must be directly submitted to Chris Campbell, Finance Director, 233 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 by Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:30pm. All bids will be opened and read aloud on the same day and time in the office of the Finance Director and taken under advisement. A recommendation to accept or reject the bids will be made to the Board of Trustees at the regular Board meeting scheduled June 24, 2025, at 6:00pm., located at the Flathead High School Flex Room. All bids must be plainly marked “Kalispell School Pizza Bid”. The Board of Trustees of Kalispell School District No.5 and Flathead High School District, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana reserves the right to reject any-and-all bids, to waive formalities and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the School District. Chris Campbell, Finance Director Kalispell School District No. 5 233 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 June 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31278 CALL FOR BIDS KALISPELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FLATHEAD COUNTY KALISPELL, MONTANA SCHOOL MILK BID The Board of Trustees, School District No. 5 and Flathead High School District, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana is calling for sealed bids for “Milk” for the Districts’ breakfast and hot lunch program. Copies of specifications may be obtained from Dee Cooper, Food Services Fiscal Specialist, at SD5 Central Administration, 106 NW Lane, Kalispell, Montana 59901 (406) 751-3443. To be considered all bids must be directly submitted to the Office of the Finance Director, c/o Chris Campbell, 233 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 by Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30pm. All bids will be opened and read aloud on the same day and time in the office of the Finance Director and taken under advisement. A recommendation to accept or reject the bids will be made to the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm, located at the Flathead High School Flex Room. All bids must be plainly marked “Kalispell Schools Milk Bid”. The Board of Trustees of School District No. 5 and Flathead High School District, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana reserve the right to reject any-and-all bids, to waive formalities, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the School District. Chris Campbell Chris Campbell, Finance Director Kalispell School District No. 5 233 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 June 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31279 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Avenue Reconstruction Project – Elmo, MT Project No. 25-168 The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are requesting sealed bids for the Indian Avenue Reconstruction project in Elmo, Montana. Sealed bids will be received at the CSKT Safety of Dams and Roads Program, 711 3rd Ave NW, Ronan, Montana 59864, until 2:00 PM local time on Monday, June 16, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project includes: Erosion control, grading, ditching, installation of geotextile fabric, aggregate base, asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and other associated work for the reconstruction of Indian Avenue. The project is expected to have a duration of 90 calendar days. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the CSKT Safety of Dams and Roads Office. Bidders must comply with the provisions of CSKT’s Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. Indian-owned contractors wishing to claim preference must be certified by the CSKT Indian Preference Office and include proof of certification with their bid. Project plans and specifications are available online at www.QuestCDN.com. Bidders are encouraged to register as plan holders to receive updates and addenda. Alternatively, project plans and specifications may be requested directly by contacting: Scott B. Johnston, P.E. Roads Program Manager Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes PO BOX 278, Pablo, MT 59855 Office: 406-676-2600 ext. 6202 Cell: 406-370-6174 Email: Scott.Johnston@cskt.org June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31281 DARRELL T. PETERSON PETERSON, PETERSON & SHORS, P.C. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 10 Cut Bank, Montana 59427 Telephone (406) 873-2231 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. WATNE, Deceased. File No. DP 15-2025-0000130-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 either be mailed to Beth A. Watne, the personal representative, return receipt requested, at Darrell T. Peterson, Attorney at Law, Peterson, Peterson & Shors P.C., P. O. Box 10, Cut Bank, Montana 59427, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 2nd day of June, 2025. /s/Beth A. Watne Beth A. Watne 37 Panoramic Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 /s/Darrell T. Peterson Darrell T. Peterson, Attorney June 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31282 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: lmarburger@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: HOMER G. MEYER, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000131-IT Paul Sullivan 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 Robert P. Reynolds, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 2nd day of June, 2025. /s/ Robert P. Reynolds ROBERT P. REYNOLDS, Personal Representative June 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31286 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF DRAFT AIR QUALITY OPERATING PERMIT Requisition Number: AQ25-254 1. On August 7, 2024, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application for an Air Quality Operating Permit from Flathead Electric Cooperative. The application was given number OP4245-00. The permittee’s address is 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, Montana 59901. The facility location is at the same address. 2. The Draft permit will be issued to the applicant on June 9, 2025 (ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 12). 3. The permit will allow for the operation of the Flathead Electric Landfill Gas Extraction Facility which includes the following processes: The operation includes extraction wells, two landfill gas engine/generator sets to produce electricity, and an enclosed flare for combustion when not all landfill gas is used to generate electricity.  4. Public comments regarding this permit action must be submitted to DEQ - Air Quality Bureau, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901 or DEQAir@mt.gov. Comments may address the Draft permit or information submitted by the applicant. Comments must be received within the 30-day public comment period: June 9, 2025, through July 9, 2025. 5. The Draft permit can be found on-line at https://deq.mt.gov/public/publiccomment, select AIR. You may request copies of the application and any subsequent permit at https://deq.mt.gov (at the bottom of this page, select Request Public Records). 6. You may request a public hearing by submitting a request to DEQ at the above address or email. The request must be received within the 30-day public comment period. 7. DEQ intends to issue the Proposed permit after the comment period has expired and after any requested public hearing. After the 45-day EPA review period, DEQ intends to issue a Decision on the permit. The permit does not become final and effective until 30 days after the Decision is issued. 8. An applicant or any person that participated in the public comment process and who is directly and adversely affected by DEQ’s Decision may request a hearing before the Montana Board of Environmental Review. Any request must be filed within 30 days after DEQ issues the Decision. The request must contain an affidavit setting forth the grounds for the request and be submitted to: Chairman, Board of Environmental Review, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620, or the Board Secretary, DEQBERSecretary@mt.gov. Any hearing will be held under the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act. DEQAir@mt.gov June 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________