Legals for August, 10 2025

NO. 31392 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the Lift Station #36 Replacement Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install a new 1,100 gpm self-priming centrifugal pump lift station, trenching and installing 700’ feet of 10-inch force main, bypass pumping, abandoning an existing lift station and connections to existing sewer mains. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding instructions and the link to QuestCDN is available on the city website at Kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Plans and specifications can be examined beginning July 27, 2025, through QuestCDN. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Ave. East, Kalispell, MT 59901. Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department, 201 First Ave. East, Kalispell, MT, 406-758-7720. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk    July 27 and August 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31393 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE SOMERS COUNTY WATER AND/OR SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Somers County Water and/or Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, (the “District”) will meet on the 20th day of August, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Somers Fire Hall, 784 Somers Road, Somers, Montana, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on increasing water and sewer rates and Plant Investment Fees for the District. The District has experienced an increase in the costs of maintenance, personnel and equipment that necessitates an increase in rates so that the service may be reasonably maintained, therefore it is the intention of the Board of Directors of SWSD to increase the rates for water and sewer service and plant investment fees by 5%. The District will also be raising the sewer rates by an additional $30.00 due to the Lakeside Water & Sewer District preparation for upcoming treatment facility upgrades and operation and maintenance expenses associated with the Waste Water Treatment Facility Upgrades Project. The District Board intends to increase monthly water and sewer rates. The current Water Monthly Rate Charge is as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Monthly Base Rate 3/4 inch, 1, $32.90 1 inch, 1.79, $58.90 2 inch, 7.14, $234.90 3 inch, 15, $493.60 Usage rate - $2.86 per 1,000 gallons The proposed new Water Monthly Rate Charge is as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Monthly Base Rate 3/4 inch, 1, $34.54 1inch, 1.79, $61.84 2 inch, 7.14, $246.64 3inch, 15, $518.25 Usage rate - $3.00 per 1,000 gallons  The current Sewer Monthly Rate Charge is as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Monthly Base Rate 3/4 inch, 1, $33.00 1 inch, 1.79, $33.00 2 inch, 7.14, $33.00 3 inch, 15, $33.00 Usage rate - $3.20 per 1,000 gallons The proposed new Sewer Monthly Rate Charge is as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Monthly Base Rate 3/4 inch, 1, $64.65 1 inch, 1.79, $64.65 2 inch, 7.14, $64.65 3 inch, 15, $64.65 Usage rate - $3.36 per 1,000 gallons The District Board intends to increase Plant Investment Fees. The current Plant Investment Fees are as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Water Plant Investment Fee, Sewer Plant Investment Fee 3/4 inch, 1, $3741.00, $3373.00 1 inch, 1.79, $6696.00, $6037.00 1½ inch, 4, $14964.00, $13492.00 2 inch, 7.14, $26710.00, $24083.00 3 inch, 15, $56115.00, $50595.00 The proposed new Plant Investment Fees are as follows: Size of Water Meter, EDU Multiplier, Water Plant Investment Fee, Sewer Plant Investment Fee 3/4 inch, 1, $3928.00, $3541.00 1 inch, 1.79, $7030.00, $6338.00 1½ inch, 4, $15712.00, $14166.00 2 inch, 7.14, $28045.00, $25287.00 3 inch, 15, $58920.00, $53124.00 The proposed new rates and fees are anticipated to begin September 1st, 2025. All persons who own property in the District and customers of the District may appear and be heard at the time and place of the hearing. For further information regarding the hearing or the proposed new rates, contact Andy Loudermilk, District Manager, at P.O. Box 117, Somers, Montana, 59932 or phone at (406) 857-2580. Dated this 16th day of July, 2025. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOMERS COUNTY WATER AND/OR SEWER DISTRICT By: /s/ Jonathan Fetter-Vorm August 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31395 On Thursday August 28, 2025. Treweek Mini Storage will be having an online auction, held on BID13.com, starting at 5:00PM. The auction will be held online for 10 days, and will be closed on September 7, 2025. If you win a unit, come down to our office at 3220 US Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana to pay for the unit. In pursuant of Montana Code Annotated 70-6-411, 70-6-601, and 70-6-420. Proceeds to satisfy the lien. Unit goes to the highest bidder for cash, card, or check. Auction is subject to redemption by tenants on or before August 26, 2025. Units are as follows: Tailor Nelson-274,   Jason Brain-122,   Rebecca Shepherd-8200,   Matthew Eddy-39,   Jurgen Grafmuller-257,   Allen Brazzell-271,   Rasta Walid-85,123,125. Johnathan Willington-36, 37 July 27 and August 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31402 Initial Proposal Right of Way Easement City of Whitefish (Whitefish Yards Pedestrian Bridge) 7/25/25 The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kalispell Unit is proposing a right-of-way easement over navigable waters for the Whitefish Yards pedestrian bridge on the following state-owned parcel: NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West The project is in Whitefish, Montana and is located near the Northwest end of Railroad St, crossing the Whitefish River to the parcel located at 95 Karrow Ave., Whitefish, MT. City of Whitefish is proposing a right of way easement for a pedestrian bridge through navigable waters of the Whitefish River. City of Whitefish proposes a strip of land 12 feet wide, 6 feet on each side of a centerline located in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, containing 0.021 acres more or less. The DNRC is in the scoping phase of the project environmental assessment, so all project data are preliminary estimates. In preparation for this project, specialists such as wildlife biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, and archeologists will be consulted. The Montana DNRC invites written comments and suggestions concerning this proposal. Please respond by August 25th, 2025, to: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Attn: Rachel Payne Kalispell Unit 655 Timberwolf Pkwy Ste 2 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-751-2274 [email protected] August 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31404 CSBG State Plan Public Notice On Wednesday August 20, 2025, at 10:00 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 “2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/10/?viewtype=2&event=182616&viewperiod=3&currentViewtype=2, 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 Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31405 Invitation to Bid The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacements Project. The project includes replacing service lines that are lead or had the potential to be impacted by lead throughout the City of Kalispell. This project will require excavation and surface restoration within the City of Kalispell’s Right of Way as well as on private property. The City has obtained temporary construction easements for completing the work on private property. The city will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Bidding instructions and a link to the QuestCDN project portal is located at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:30 pm on August 14, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:30 pm on August 21, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Any bidder wishing further information can contact the Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Phone 406-758-7720. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk     August 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31409 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that electronic bids for construction of Monegan Road Improvements Project Phase 2 will be received by City of Whitefish at 418 E Second St, Whitefish, MT 59937 until 2:00 p.m. local time on August 21, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of street improvements to Monegan Road in Whitefish. Phase 2 (Schedule III and IV) includes street reconstruction along a portion of Monegan Road including earthwork, crushed aggregate placement, ditch regrading, culvert installation, guard rail installation, and asphalt paving. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net” by clicking on the “About” tab, scroll down to “Projects Bidding”, then click “View our current projects bidding page”. Select this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Documents can only be viewed and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, click “Download Project PDF” and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $40.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email “[email protected]” for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. Hard copies of the Project Plans and Specifications are not available for purchase. This project will be utilizing vBid. vBid is QuestCDN’s online bidding service that streamlines the bidding process for owners and solicitors, allowing an effective and efficient way to build and accept bids through a secure online network. The cost per bidder is an additional $75.00. Hard copy bids will not be accepted. All addendums will be issued through QuestCDN. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to review and acknowledge all addendums prior to submitting a bid. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the City of Whitefish City Hall at 2:00 p.m. local time on August 12, 2025. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. A tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting. CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Forms for registration can also be obtained online at MT.Contractor.Com. CONTRACTOR’s are required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project.  All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR(s) or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the State of Montana and of Flathead County in accordance with the schedule of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to City of Whitefish, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Construction Performance Bond and a Construction (Labor and Materials) Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. A bid may not be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above unless it meets requirements and procedures outlined in Article 16.02 of the Instructions to Bidders. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Whitefish.  The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Whitefish, Montana this 29th day of July 2025. /s/ Craig Workman   Director of Public Works Address:  418 E Second St. Whitefish, MT 59937   August 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31411 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Karen L. Simmons, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-178(E)    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 be either mailed to Katherine Simmons, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 28th day of July 2025. /s/Katherine Simmons Personal Representative August 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31414 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Jacqueline C. Davis, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-171(C)    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 be either mailed to Jolene F. Sproul, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of July 2025. /s/ Jolene F. Sproul Personal Representative August 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31412 C. Mark Hash  Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  Attorneys at Law  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Donna Jean Smith, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-172(C) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed co-personal representatives 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 be either mailed to Gwen L. White and Linda Cavigli, the co-personal representatives, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 23rd day of July 2025. /s/ Gwen L. White Gwen L. White /s/ Linda Cavigli Linda Cavigli Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP /s/ C Mark Hash        Attorneys for the co-personal representatives August 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31415 2025 LIHEAP State Plan On August 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, a Public Hearing will be held via ZOOM (No in-person hearing), for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2025 LIHEAP State Plan Application”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/20/?viewtype=2&event=182681&viewperiod=1&currentViewtype=2. 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 on, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by 5:00 PM, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31416 Notice is hereby given that electronic bids for construction of the Hideaway Community Wastewater Improvements Project will be received by the Hideaway Community County Water and Sewer District until 10:00 a.m. local time on August 21, 2025. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at 10:00 am. Bidders can watch and listen to the bid opening by logging into: https://tinyurl.com/4uhjhf8d with Meeting ID: 222 805 821 316 7 and Passcode: LM7EG6gD or by an audio-only call to: 1-406-318-7299 with Phone Conference ID: 284 867 654#. The project is funded by the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) through the Department of Commerce, a Renewable Resource Grant through the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), a Western Montana Conservation Commission Grant through DNRC, a Non-Point Source Pollution Grant through DNRC, and a State Revolving Fund Loan through DNRC. As such, it is subject to all applicable federal, state and local regulations as indicated within the project manual. All work must be substantially complete within 150 calendar days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Contractor may elect to have a Notice to Proceed in 2025 with a winter shut down or have a Notice to Proceed no later than April 1, 2026. The work site is located at 3849 MT Highway 40 W, between Whitefish and Columbia Falls, Montana in Flathead County. The work includes: Installation of new 8-inch sewer collection mains and associated services, construction of new Level II on-site community wastewater treatment and disposal system, temporary sewer facilities, connecting existing mobile homes to new sewer services, road and surface restoration and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The Hideaway Community County Water and Sewer District will only accept online electronic bids through QuestCDN (www.questcdn.com). Prospective Bidders must purchase contract documents through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $42.00. Prospective bidders will need the seven-digit QuestCDN project number (#9811569) to locate the job on the QuestCDN website search page. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Bids will not be accepted from any prospective bidder who has not purchased contract documents through QuestCDN. Further information for electronic bidding is included within the Instructions to Bidders within the project manual. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning August 3, 2025. Contract Documents may also be reviewed via the Montana state-wide plans exchanges. Plans may also be viewed at www.wgmgroup.com, under the projects bidding tab on the home page. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to Hideaway Community County Water and Sewer District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, along with required Insurance coverage.  Actual prior experience performing the type of work in this project is an important factor for performance of this project. The Bidder is required to submit at the time of the bid with the bid proposal packet proof of experience performing work of a similar nature. Lack of experience in successfully completing projects of a similar size, with similar complexity may be construed as constituting a non-qualified bidder as determined by Hideaway Community County Water and Sewer District.   The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406-444-7734.  There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for interested bidders at 10:00 a.m. local time on August 12, 2025. This meeting will be held remotely with video and audio options available. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend. Bidders can attend the meeting virtually by logging into: https://tinyurl.com/58ntzxy4 with meeting ID 220 697 187 364 7 and Passcode: SM9ts2Bm and via audio by calling 1-406-318-7299 with phone conference ID: 952 964 295#. Questions regarding the project manual, drawings and specifications shall be directed to the Engineer: WGM Group, Inc. at 431 1st Ave. West, Kalispell, MT 59901, via phone at (406) 728-4611, or email at [email protected]. Questions submitted after 12:00 p.m. (noon), local time, on August 18th, 2025 are not guaranteed to be answered before the bid due date and time. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the Engineer of record prior to bid opening.   The contractor and any subcontractor performing work on the project shall not pay less than the minimum standard prevailing wages for each work classification, which shall be the higher of either the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates or the Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates as stipulated within the project manual. The Owner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Contractor(s) is required to be an Equal  Opportunity Employer. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of race, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status or sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the Agency’s requirements.   For more information, please contact Stephanie Reynolds at 431 1st Ave. W., Kalispell, Montana or call 406-728-4611. August 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31423 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Megan Elizabeth Kehl: Megan Elizabeth Kehl, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-15-2025-00001106-NC HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Megan Elizabeth Kehl to Megan Elizabeth Messer. The hearing will be on 09/24/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 4, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 MANXLP __________________________

NO. 31426 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Emerging Contaminant PFAS - Water Main Improvements – 2025 Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install the following: Schedule 1: Buffalo Hill Tank Piping - This schedule involves upsizing an existing water main to improve conveyance between the two lower pressure zone storage tanks near the Buffalo Hill Golf Course. Schedule 2: Noffsinger Transmission Main - This schedule includes constructing a transmission main to deliver water from the Noffsinger Springs future well source to the lower pressure zone storage tanks near Buffalo Hill Golf Course. Schedule 3: Woodland Avenue Connector - This schedule entails installing a connector along Woodland Avenue, between E Center Street and Albina Street, to enhance system efficiency in preparation for a future water source at Dry Bridge Park. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding instructions and a link to the city of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN can be found at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning August 10, 2025, through QuestCDN. Bidding documents may also be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. For further information contact the Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk  August 10, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31432 Connor C. Walker FRAMPTON PURDY LAW FIRM 530 West 19th Street #301 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-9600 Facsimile: (406) 862-9611 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of  RUSSELL LEROY RHINE, Deceased. Cause No. DP-2025-21-FT Hon. Heidi J. Ulbricht NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paula L. Truman 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 Paula L. Truman c/o Frampton Purdy Law Firm, 530 West 19th Street, Whitefish, MT 59937-2576. DATED this 6th day of August, 2025.   FRAMPTON PURDY LAW FIRM Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Connor Walker Connor C. Walker August 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31433 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Public Safety Building Improvement Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to construct a locker room, training room, two bathrooms and office space remodeling at 312 1st Avenue East. All bids must be received by mail to City Clerk, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903, or in person to City Clerk, City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell by 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the first floor conference room of City Hall directly thereafter. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM., at 312 1st Ave East, Kalispell. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Full bidding requirements and plan documents can be found on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Any bidder wishing further information may contact Kalispell Chief of Police Jordan Venezio @ [email protected] or 406-758-7786. August 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31434 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR EMS BILLING SERVICES FOR THE KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA Title 7, Chapter 5, Part 43, the City of Kalispell is soliciting proposals for services and/or materials for ambulance and response billing, collection, financial reporting, and analytical services. The service desired includes the complete management of billing from receipt of patient care/incident reports to account closure, meeting the minimum requirements stated in the full bid document to provide such services and or materials for the City of Kalispell. Full bidding instructions are located on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The Proposal must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, (Mail: City Clerk, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT, 59903) by 2 pm local time, August 25, 2025. General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Jay Hagen, Fire Chief, at (406)758-7761 or [email protected] .     August 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31436 Statement of Qualifications Architectural Design and Engineering Services Kalispell Business Improvement District Introduction  KBID received a $20,000 annual grant for five years through the City of Kalispell’s TIF Technical Assistance Program. Funds support facade improvement projects with three $5,000 awards for Downtown TIF District projects and one $5,000 award for the Westside TIF District.   By working collaboratively with KBID and project applicants, architecture firms will play a key role in ensuring that façade improvement projects align with funding opportunities and contribute to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Kalispell.  Scope of Work for Architecture Firms – KBID Façade Improvement Program  To ensure the success of the new Façade Improvement Program, KBID seeks the expertise of local engineering firms to assist applicants in navigating the project planning and funding process. Below is an outline of the required steps:  1. Discovery Meeting o Meet with the applicant and KBID to review the proposed project.  o Assess the applicant’s goals and project feasibility.  2. Scope of Work Development  o Define the full scope of work for the project.  o Identify which portions may be eligible for funding through:     * TIF Grant Program     * TIF Loan Program     * Private financing through a financial institution o Provide initial guidance on compliance with city requirements and funding criteria.  3. Project Finalization & Application Submission o Conduct a final review meeting with KBID and the applicant. o Confirm project scope, strategy, and required documentation. o Finalize paperwork and develop a plan to submit the application to the city.  SECTION 1 – PURPOSE  The Kalispell Business Improvement District (KBID) is seeking local qualified architecture firms to provide feasibility and early assistance to advise and support applicants in navigating the façade improvement project funding pathways.   SECTION 2 – GENERAL INFORMATION  KBID invites firms to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQs) to be placed on a qualified list. Prequalified firms may be selected for projects as needed. KBID reserves the right to advertise additional proposals if necessary.  Submission Deadline:  Submit SOQs to KBID Director at [email protected], MT by 5:00 p.m., September19, 2025.  Questions:  • Process: Jamie Keller at [email protected]  • Historic Programs: Nelson Loring at [email protected]  KBID reserves the right to reject any SOQs, waive irregularities, and make final decisions on qualifications.  SECTION 3 – RULES OF COMPETITION  • Carefully review this SOQ and related materials.  • Materials become KBID property and will be public record post-selection.  SECTION 4 – PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK  Prequalified firms will provide services such as:  • Conceptual façade design   • Advising on zoning regulation and historical design guidance   • Advising on downtown historic design standard compliance   • Cost estimation  SECTION 5 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Format:  • Title Page: Firm info, contact person, signature of authorized agent.  • Business License: A valid and current business license to operate in the State of Montana.  • Professional Licensing: Appropriate professional licenses for architecture, engineering, or construction services, as applicable to the proposed scope of work.  • Insurance Coverage:  o General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.  o Workers’ Compensation Insurance, as required by Montana state law.  o Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omis sions) if providing design or engineering services.  Please include copies of all current certificates with your submission. Firms selected for participation in the facade improvement program will be required to maintain active licenses and insurance coverage for the duration of the project.  • Firm Information: Firm bio including area of expertise, history and 3 references.   Key personnel: Resumes of key personnel that would be performing work listing name, title, years of experience, education (degree and specialization), current professional registration and up to 5 relevant projects including name and location.  SECTION 6 – EVALUATION CRITERIA Evaluation based on:  • Previous experience: Relevant project experience with description of scope of work and services performed.   SECTION 7 – PROJECT SELECTION  Selection will be reviewed by the KBID Board of Directors and assessed on the above criteria. Shortlist firms will be asked to interview as needed.   SECTION 8 – CONTRACT NEGOTIATION  KBID will award $5000 grant per project to the firm of choice to be paid upon acceptable completion of the scope of work outlined.     August 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31437 INVITATION TO BID WHITEFISH CITY BEACH BOAT RAMP EXTENSION PROJECT Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 10:00 AM, local time, Friday, August 22, 2025, for construction of the Whitefish City Beach Boat Ramp Extension Project. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. The proposed work includes the following two Schedules: Schedule One: The extension of the existing City of Whitefish Beach Boat Ramp. The existing boat ramp will be extended approximately 25 feet. The proposed work generally includes the installation and maintenance of a cofferdam, dewatering and associated equipment, compliance with all secured permits, daily turbidity logs, erosion and sediment control best management practice devices, lakebed excavation, placement of new rip rap and concrete boat ramp panels, removal and replacement of several signs and bollards, the installation of a new gate, and other miscellaneous improvements. Schedule Two: The reconstruction and widening of the existing AIS Check Station drive lane that is located west of the structure. The proposed work generally includes roadway excavation and placement of new fabric, gravel, and asphalt, new curb and gutter, a new bollard, new signs, new pavement markings, compliance with all secured permits, erosion and sediment control best management practice devices, topsoil and hydroseeding, and other miscellaneous improvements. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Department of Parks and Recreation, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)-863-2470 and Civil Solutions, 220 South Complex Drive, Suite 103, Kalispell, Montana, (406)-212-4915, [email protected] Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at the City of Whitefish web site (www.cityofwhitefish.gov). Navigate to the “Current RFPs/SFQs” section of the Parks & Recreation page. You may download and print the Contract Documents and Project Related Permits at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Civil Solutions at the phone number or email stipulated above to obtain an “official” Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the “official” Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the “official” Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the “official” Bid Proposal form and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 15, 2025. Those interested in bidding the project are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Bidders can bid a single schedule or both schedules. The schedules may be awarded to the same bidder or different bidders. See the Instruction to Bidders for additional information regarding the Method of Award. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier’s check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Schedule One: Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, September 29, 2025. Completion of the work is required within 28 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Schedule Two: Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, May 4, 2026. Completion of the work is required within 28 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk August 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31439 The City of Kalispell Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: A request was submitted by Water and Environmental Technologies on behalf of Bibler Resource Company for a floodplain development permit for the proposed construction of Phase 1 of Ashley Creek Park. The applicant proposes a plan for development that involves grading upland areas to establish a stable foundation for development, construction of park amenities, and the installation of stormwater drainage infrastructure while ensuring compliance with engineering, geotechnical, and regulatory requirements. The site is in Kalispell, Montana, and is more particularly described as:  Parcel 1: Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 19233, situate, lying and being in the North half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana.  Parcel 2: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 19582, situate, lying and being in the North half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana.  A more precise map and description of the proposal is available for review at the City of Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Written or oral comments concerning the above request should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator, City of Kalispell, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 758-7940. Comments will be received through Thursday, August 21, 2025. In the event of substantial comment or protest to the issuance of the permit, the Kalispell Floodplain Administrator may hold a public hearing to determine whether the permit shall be issued. /s/Jarod Nygren/KB Jarod Nygren Floodplain Administrator City of Kalispell August 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31440 Public Notice: On or after August 25th, 2025. Ranger Storage will have a public auction. Gardner Auction Service will conduct the auction at 200 United Drive, Kalispell MT 59901 and at gardnerauction.com. To be sold for cash, the personal items stored at Ranger Storage, 123 Auction Road, Kalispell, MT by the following persons:  Todd Salois, and anyone that has received notice per MCA 70-6-420. Auction Storage: 282 Fourth Ave WN, Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone 406-755-1102 August 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31441 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: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: MARGARET MARY SCHRADE, a.k.a. MARGARET D. LITTLEFIELD, MARGARET LITTLEFIELD-SCHRADE,  MARGARET M. SCHRADE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000184-IT Danni Coffman 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 Gary Warren Littlefield, 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 25 day of July, 2025. /s/Gary Warren Littlefield GARY WARREN LITTLEFIELD, Personal Representative August 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________