NO. 30861 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jeremiah Kalles: Child’s full name now Shara Slosson, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1703 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Jeremiah Anthony Kalles to Fay Adele McNett. The hearing will be on 01/21/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: 12/11/2024 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) December 22, 29, 2024 and January 5, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30871 Karl K. Rudbach HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP 136 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 karl@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD  In the Matter of the Estate of PEGGY J. SMITH a/k/a PEGGY JANE SMITH, Deceased. No. DP-24-326 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 Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, 136 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 23rd day of December, 2024.  /s/ Becky Smith-Powell  Becky Smith-Powell, Personal Representative HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP Karl K. Rudbach Attorneys for Personal Representative December 29, 2024 and January 5, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30876 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Zoe Evelyn Swanson, Zoe Evelyn Swanson. Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1781 Notice of Hearing on Name Change DANNI COFFMAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Zoe Evelyn Swanson to Ash Z-Even Swanson. The hearing will be held at the Justice Center in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 02/05/2025 at 1:30 p.m. Date: 12/11/2024 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30890 Jill Gannon-Nagle JGN Law Office, LLC PO Box 283 Dillon, MT 59725 406.683.9250 jill@jgnlawoffice.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA 11th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN A. PHILLIPS, Deceased. Cause No. DP-23-136  NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOHN M. PHILLIPS has been appointed Personal Representative in the above-entitled 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 be mailed to the Attorney for the Personal Representative, Jill Gannon-Nagle, at PO Box 283, Dillon, MT, or filed with the Clerk of Court above. DATED this 7 day of January, 2025. /S/ Jill Gannon-Nagle Jill Gannon-Nagle January 12, 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30891 INVITATION TO BID Online electronic sealed Bids will be received by the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District until 2:00 pm, local time, Thursday, February 13, 2025, for construction of the Lakeside Wastewater Improvements Phase I – 2025 project. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Robert Peccia and Associates via phone conference call (details below). The Lakeside Wastewater Improvements Phase I – 2025 Project is the first phase of a large-scale wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The project will be separated into two separate schedules. Schedule One consists of the following: 1. Constructing a Septage Receiving Facility to provide pretreatment for septage from Flathead County before being pumped into the treatment process. The Septage receiving facility consists of a main building housing the septage receiving equipment, two lift stations, and an office. A biofilter will be constructed with a separate building to house the fan and biofilter equipment. The site will have a paved parking lot and a heated concrete slab near the septage unloading zone. There will be a potable water well and washdown area for septage trucks. 2. Installing approximately 5,700 linear feet of 6” HDPE septage force main, 4” HDPE future force main, 3” HDPE fiber optic conduit and cabling, and 4” HDPE non-potable water main to connect the septage receiving system to the treatment site. Additionally, 1,370 linear feet of the piping will be directionally drilled under a wetland area.  Schedule Two consists of the following: 1. Constructing a Headworks Building equipped with mechanical screening and grit removal. The screening system will consist of three (3) Rotating Drum Screens each equipped with its own washer/compactor. The grit removal system includes a vortex grit chamber, grit pump, and grit washer. The Headworks Building will tie into the existing force main and screened wastewater will temporarily flow into the lagoon system until the mechanical treatment plant is completed in Phase Two. The Headworks Building will also house a plant lift station and non-potable water (NPW) wet well, pumps, and pressure tanks. Construction of a Biofilter and blower building to house biofilter equipment. 2. The Headworks Building Site work includes installation of yard piping for influent, NPW, and septage force main. Additionally, the contractor will construct a new access road, equipment pads, and retaining wall. 3. Demolition of the existing Irrigation Building and floor slab and replacing it will a new wood framed 12’x24’ building. The contractor will install two vertical turbine pumps and interior piping, valves, and appurtenances. One pump will be reused, and pump treated lagoon water to the irrigation pivot. The other pump will convey water to the Headworks NPW wet well. The contractor will connect the irrigation piping to the existing irrigation force main and connect the NPW piping to the NPW main that is constructed with Schedule One of this project. 4. Demolition of Lift Station 10 and replacing it with a new Lift Station Building and pumps. For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. A contractor may view the contract documents at no cost prior to becoming a Planholder. Project bid documents and addenda must be downloaded from QuestCDN, which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding, for the submittal of your bid. Complete digital project bidding documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com or www.rpa-hln.com/rpa-current-projects-bidding.html, (eBidDoc #9486139) for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Bidders will be charged an additional fee of $42.00 to submit a bid electronically. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal.  The contract documents, consisting of half size Drawings and Project Specifications, may be examined or obtained at the office of Robert Peccia and Associates, located at 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 447-5000 for a non-refundable fee of $150 per set. In addition, the Drawings and Project Specifications may also be examined at all plan room centers available through MontanaBid.com.  A prebid conference will be held at the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District Office, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside, MT 59922, commencing at 2:00 PM, local time, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting.  Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. 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. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Completion of the work is required within 250 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project.  No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. Join Bid Opening by Phone  Conference Phone Number: 1-206-388-4501  Conference ID: 1208951# The Lakeside County Water and Sewer District reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Lakeside County Water and Sewer District By: /s/Rodney Olsen General Manager Address:  253 Bierney Creek Road Lakeside, MT 59922 Jan. 12 and Feb. 2, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30892 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: GASOLINE AND DIESEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.  DIESEL- estimated usage - 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD- estimated usage - 100,000 gallons SUPER UNLEADED- estimated usage - 5,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed for each delivery point listed below, on the bid form. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork – Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit    Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road   Regular No Lead Gas, Super Unleaded, and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Solid Waste, Landfill   Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. The exception will be the diesel tank at 1249 Willow Glen location, Flathead County Road Department will add winter additive to the tank at the county shop.   Bidder to furnish net state prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on his “Base Price”. For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or “stick” measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax    no federal tax Diesel   include no state tax no federal tax  Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline - All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B.    Diesel Fuel - All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE - If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners’ Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked “GASOLINE AND DIESEL BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Monday, January 27, 2025, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 7th day of January, 2025.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Chairman, Board of Commissioners January 12, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30893 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of EMULSIFIED LIQUID ASPHALT & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL: Estimated Usage     Emulsified Asphalt CRS 2P 900 tons Cationic High Float Oil CHFRS-2P 40 tons The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid; actual usage for 2025 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. Bidding is to be by the ton F.O.B. to Flathead County and the specific site, which will be disclosed at the time the order is placed. Bid price is to also include appropriate placement of materials on County site by successful bidder. Distributor to be mounted with a Bear Cat computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000-gallon tank or equivalent. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request of Flathead County. Bidder will be responsible for proper product, temperature, consistency, and application. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Bidder will be responsible to provide County with two (2) oil samples to be taken at the point of delivery, before application begins. Oil samples will be labeled and ready to be tested. Labels and attached documentation are to include date, type of material, temperature, and any other information needed for adequate testing. Bid to be from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Bid price is to include on site delivery within Flathead County and for materials to be placed on the road by the vendor. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids must be plainly marked “EMULSIFIED ASPHALT BID & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL” and must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Monday, January 27, 2025, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 7th day of January, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmqiust Chairman, Board of Commissioners January 12, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30894 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage     Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28       1,000 tons Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 2,000 tons Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 2,000 tons            Asphalt CSS 1 Tack Oil          30 tons The award of bid will be made to a single vendor who will supply both types of liquid asphalt. The award of bid will be made based on an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage for each type of liquid asphalt and the bidders’ price for each type of liquid asphalt. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage of each type of asphalt for 2025 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the ton F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery, at which time the contractor will be told the type of oil to deliver. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Equipment must be compatible with the County’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery. Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request to Flathead County. Bid to be from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “LIQUID ASPHALT”, must be in the hands of the County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Commissioners Office, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before Monday, January 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse at Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 7th day of January, 2025.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Chairman, Board of Commissioners January 12, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30895 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: PROPANE FUEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.  PROPANE - estimated usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000-gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2-pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information may be listed in the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and/or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocating. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at net state prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a net state prices (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on net state prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, net state prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the net state prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form.   Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE - If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “PROPANE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Monday, January 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners.  Dated this 7th day of January, 2025.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Chairman, Board of Commissioners January 12, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30896 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kurtis Todd Whaley: Kurtis Todd Whaley, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1164 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kurtis Todd Whaley to Kurtis Todd Goe. The hearing will be on 02/19/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: November 8, 2024 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Maria Albarran Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________