Legals for July, 13 2025

NO. 31321 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Charles Michael Brown: Charles Michael Brown, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-885 Notice of Hearing on Name Change AMY EDDY This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Charles Michael Brown to Charles Michael Prescott. The hearing will be held at the Justice Center in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 09/16/2025 at 8:30 a.m. Date: June 12, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Melissa Henley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) June 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31337 NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FY26 FOR BIG MOUNTAIN COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Big Mountain Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana intends to: 1. Approve the preliminary budget for FY26. Details are available for public inspection by contacting Big Mountain Sewer District, [email protected]. The Big Mountain Sewer District Board will meet on the 24th day of July 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Northern Lights Conference Room, Kandahar Lodge, 3824 Big Mountain Road, Whitefish, MT  59937. The meeting may also be attended via ZOOM, please contact [email protected] for ZOOM link.  Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Big Mountain Sewer District Board if received prior to the hearing. For further information please contact Leslie Bales, Administrative Manager, telephone 406-249-5669.   Done by the Order of the Board of Directors of Big Mountain County Sewer District, Montana this 23rd day of June 2025. Leslie Bales Big Mountain County Sewer District Leslie Bales, Secretary July 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31340 Valee E. Stahlberg P.O. Box 962 Las Cruces, NM 88004 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Jimmy Roscoe Lewis, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-147II 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 4 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Valee E. Stahlberg, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, Valee E. Stahlberg, P.O. Box 962, Las Cruces, NM 88004, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 24th day of June, 2025. /s/ Valee E. Stahlberg, Personal Representative Valee E. Stahlberg P.O. Box 962 Las Cruces, NM 88004 June 29 and July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31357 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sierra Benjamin: Sierra Benjamin, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-942 Notice of Hearing on Name Change PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sierra Amber Benjamin to Sierra Amber Wardjamin. The hearing will be on 08/06/2024 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 06/25/25 Sarah Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31359 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2025 Sheepherder Gravel Pit Reclamation Project. This project includes the placement and grading of topsoil and seeding on the identified disturbed areas within the Sheepherder Gravel Pit located along West Valley Drive near Kalispell Montana. The intent of this project is to evenly cover the identified areas (approximately 15.6 acres) with six (6) inches of topsoil and apply seed. Flathead County has completed rough grading at this site and existing project slopes within the site area are approximately 3:1 or flatter. Flathead County anticipates that the Project’s total bid will be approximately $372,000. The project has an expected duration of 50 calendar days. All work must be completed by October 31, 2025. No seeding shall occur prior to October 1, 2025.  Digital project bidding documents are available upon request at the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 758-5790. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges , however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “Official” Bid Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at (406) 758-5790. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell MT 59901, commencing at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July, 16, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 pm, local time, Monday, July 21, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:15 am, local time, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to Flathead County. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the County, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, enter into a contract, and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 1st day of July 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31360 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY BETTY JO IVEY and PAUL C. REYNOLDS AS TRUSTEE OF THE PAUL C. REYNOLDS 2024 REVOCABLE TRUST, UTA DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2024, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE HAYES and NETTIE HAYES and the heirs, successors and assigns of George Hayes and/or Nettie Hayes, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, a subdivision of the State of Montana, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-25-950(A) SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO GEORGE HAYES, NETTIE HAYES, THE HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF GEORGE HAYES AND/OR NETTIE HAYES AND TO ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO George Hayes and Nettie Hayes and the heirs, successors and assigns of George Hayes and/or Nettie Hayes and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint For Declaratory Judgment And To Quiet Title in this action which is filed in the office of the clerk of this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs’ attorney within 21 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint For Declaratory Judgment And To Qmet Title. The object of the above-captioned action is to quiet title in the Plaintiffs free from any and all claims of any party, known or unknown, that has or may claim an interest adverse to those of the Plaintiffs in and to the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the right of way line of County road which said point is 600 feet east of the Southwest comer of Lot 2, Section 9, Twp. 28 N. R. 21 West; thence N. 25° W. 172 feet to the place of beginning, from said point a center line with a strip ofland 10 ft. wide on each side, N. 86° W. 227.5 feet; thence S. 83° 55’ W. 118 feet; thence S. 87° 55’ W. 329 feet to the west boundary lines of said Lot 2, Sec. 9, T. 28 N. R. 21 W. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court, this: June 30, 2025 Sara Smith CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By /s/Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk Karl K. Rudbach HASH, RUD BACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP 136 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 [email protected] July 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31361 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: WAYNE E. TURNER, Deceased. Cause No: DP-15-2025-0000150-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 (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 Hubert J. Turner, 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 June, 2025. /s/Hubert J. Turner HUBERT J. TURNER, Personal Representative July 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31363 SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION July 8, 2025 SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL Bigfork Elementary School District No. 38 Bigfork High School District No. 38 Flathead and Lake Counties Bigfork, Montana 59911 WHEREAS, the trustees of Bigfork Elementary & High School District No. 38 declared surplus property at a business meeting on July 8, 2025; WHEREAS, the surplus property includes 2006 edition World Book Encyclopedias and a floor machine (model E26ECO); WHEREAS, the items are no longer needed by the district; WHEREAS, the District would like to dispose of the items; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the items will be sold and or disposed of after Monday, July 28, 2025. Approved by the Board of Trustees of Bigfork Elementary and High School District No. 38, Flathead and Lake Counties, on July 8, 2025 at a regular meeting held in the Bigfork High School library. ATTEST: Paul Sandry Chairperson Lacey Porrovecchio Clerk July 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31364 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Kalispell City Council is considering an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy – Plan It 2035 on approximately 91.8 acres generally situated at the northwest corner of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes property located at 1053 Stillwater Road, in Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Kalispell Planning Commission has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on June 10, 2025, and presented Resolution KGPA-25-01 to the Kalispell City Council recommending adoption of the amendment. The Kalispell City Council, on July 7, 2025, passed a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035. On July 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy – Plan It 2035. The proposed amendment can be viewed on the city’s website at www.kalispell.com/CouncilHearings or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.  Any person wishing to address the proposed amendment may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, or by email to [email protected] prior to the hearing. For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk July 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31365 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: NANCY J. CLEGG, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000157-IT Dan Wilson 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 Terry G. Janke, 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 3rd day of July, 2025. /s/Terry G. Janke TERRY G. JANKE, Personal Representative July 13, 20, 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31367 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR  JANITORIAL SERVICES   The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from companies interested in providing janitorial services to Flathead County, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-8-201 et seq., M.C.A. Services needed include regular janitorial services for twelve County office buildings. Eight buildings require janitorial services daily M-F and four of the buildings will be on a weekly cleaning schedule. Details of the specific buildings and cleaning requirements can be found in the RFP. All twelve County buildings are located in Kalispell, MT. Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Heath McDowell, Flathead County Building Maintenance Manager, 40 11th St W, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-5834 / [email protected]. All proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioner’s Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on August 4, 2025. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 8th day of July, 2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell  PT Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman July 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31372 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT July 9, 2025 - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the above-named project. The lead service line replacement project will replace 30 lead service lines. The work will occur within a 1-mile radius of the Flathead County Court House, on either side of South Main Street (Highway 93). The work will occur in three schedules, primarily along the following streets: *Schedule 1: 4th Street W. between S. Meridian Road and 10th Avenue W.; 7th and 4th Avenues W. between 3rd and 4th Streets W.; and 2nd and 3rd Avenues W. between 4th and 6th Streets W. *Schedule 2: at the corner of South Main Street and East Center Street; 5th Avenue E. between 2nd and 3rd Streets E.; 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th Avenues E. between 5th and 6th Streets E.; 1st and 2nd Avenues E. between 11th and 12th Streets E.; 5th and 6th Avenues E. between 10th and 11th Streets E.; and at 5th Avenue E. and Birchwood Court *Schedule 3: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues E. between 7th and 10th Streets E. Pursuant to ARM 17.40.318, the Department has concluded that the proposed project meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The Categorical Exclusion may be revoked if the project is not initiated within the time period specified in the planning documents, a new or modified application is submitted, new evidence demonstrates serious local or environmental issues exist, or state, local, tribal, or federal laws are violated. The documentation for the Categorical Exclusion is available for public review at https://deq.mt.gov/public/publicnotice and at the following locations: Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Fund Loan Program, 2401 Colonial Drive , Helena, MT 59601                 and the City of Kalispell, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 Sincerely, Sandie Koenig, PE, DWSRF Program Manager, Engineering Bureau Montana Department of Environmental Quality July 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________