Legals for July, 20 2025

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. 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. 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. 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. 31377 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana.  1. A request from Flathead Electric Cooperative on property owned by Louisiana Land & Livestock, LLC., for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an ‘electrical distribution station’ on property located along Four Mile Drive (Assessor #008715) near Kalispell, Montana. The property is located within the West Side Zoning District and is zoned ‘SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural’. The electrical distribution station will be located in the northeast corner of the property. If the conditional use permit is approved, a 20-acre parcel will be subdivided for the electrical distribution station. The property totals approximately 94.88 acres and can be legally described as Tract 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21703 in the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. 2. A request from Breckenridge Surveying and Mapping, on behalf of Burton Properties LLC, for a conditional use permit for the expansion of an existing mobile home park on the property located at 2115 US Highway 2 E near Kalispell, Montana. The applicant is proposing 13 additional spaces with a maintenance shop. The property is located within the Evergreen Zoning District and is zoned ‘R-5 Two-Family Residential’. The property totals approximately 2.85 acres and can be legally described as a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.   All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, August 5, 2025. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751- 8200 for more information. Please note the agenda items are subject to change without notice. People with a disability may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Planning &  Zoning Office at 751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should  be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/Erik K Mack, AICP®  Planning Director July 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31380 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received additional information for the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-25-09 A request by Mel Brown of Treasury State Battery LLC to place a modular home within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead River. The subject property is located at 195 Steven Rd near Kalispell, and the correct legal description of the property is Lot 42 of Evergreen Estates Subdivision in Section 03, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning July 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31382 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Date: July 20, 2025 TO ALL INTERESTED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, PUBLIC GROUPS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. The City of Kalispell will request the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to release Community Project Funding Initiative Grant (CFP) funds. As required by state and federal rules for determining whether an Environmental Impact Statement is necessary, an environmental review has been performed on the project outlined below: The project is located in Kalispell, Montana within the Two-Mile Drive corridor from N Meridian Road west to approximately 150 feet west of Cooper Lane and north on Hawthorn Avenue approximately 500 feet with a total project budget of $4,294,923. The City will reconstruct the street infrastructure along the Two Mile Drive corridor to address ongoing drainage issues that affect the community’s roads, stormwater, and pedestrian infrastructure. This project will enhance the community by creating sustainable roadways, improving stormwater drainage to mitigate flooding, and enhance pedestrian connectivity safety. The work includes: • Roadway excavation and reconstruction • Grading and installation of curb and gutter • Installation of stormwater collection infrastructure • Construction of new sidewalks and boulevards • Pedestrian connectivity enhancements It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the City of Kalispell has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act. An Environmental Review Record prepared by the City of Kalispell documenting review of all project activities in respect to impacts on the environment are attached to this Finding of No Significant Impact and Request for Release of Funds. These documents are available for public review on the City of Kalispell website (https://www.kalispell.com/613/Planning) and for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the following location: City of Kalispell, Planning & Building Department, 201 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901. Public comments and/or objections on the findings can be directed to Jarod Nygren at [email protected] on or before August 18, 2025. No Administrative action will be taken on the project for at least 30 calendar days after publication of the Finding of No Significant Impact. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of HUD funds. July 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31383 Notice to Creditors: Estate of Colleen R. Mitchell, Deceased 07 July 2025, Probate number: DP-25-160. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named decedent by the Montana 11th Judicial District Court of Flathead County, State of Montana. All persons having claims against the decedent are hereby notified 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 be either mailed to the Personal Representative, B. Grube, at PO Box 102, Whitefish, MT 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the Flathead County District Court, located at 920 South Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901. Dated this 10th day of July, 2025. /s/ B. Grube, Personal Representative July 20, 27 and August 3, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31384 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the PFAS Replacement Wells – Test Wells Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to the following: Drilling and construction of four (4) six-inch test wells to an approximate depth of 425-feet below ground surface. The test wells are located at two sites in Kalispell. The project includes all labor, equipment, and materials to construct the test wells, including drilling, casing, collection of formation samples, and developing the test wells. The test wells shall be utilized by the City to evaluate water quality and inform the potential development of municipal water supply wells in areas of the Deep Alluvial Aquifer. The test wells shall be completed in accordance with Title 37, Chapter 43, MCA and Title 36, Chapter 21 ARM, current edition, Water Well Contractor rules. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN are on the City website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Any bidder wishing further information may contact the Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. 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, July 31, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025, local time. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk July 20, 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________