Legals for November, 9 2025

NO. 31599 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Whitefish Community Development Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Lakeside Community Council, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning October 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 and November 2, 5, 9, 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31614 NOTICES OF TAXES DUE Notice is hereby given that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable before 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2025, or within 30 days after the notice is postmarked, whichever is later, and that unless paid prior to that time the amount then due will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. And that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2026, and that unless paid prior to that time the taxes will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes are to be paid at the County Treasurer’s Office, 290 North Main, Kalispell, Montana, or mailed to Flathead County Treasurer 290 North Main Ste A, Kalispell MT 59901, or online at https://taxes.flatheadcounty.gov  Adele Krantz Flathead County Treasurer November 2, 9, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31617 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of the Sidewalk and Parking Improvements Project Phase II will be received by the City of Columbia Falls at Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 until 3:00 PM local time on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud.  Pre-bid inquiries should be directed to C.R. Leisinger of Morrison-Maierle, Inc. by telephone at 406-751-5864 or email at [email protected]. The project consists of completing sidewalk and parking improvements along several streets in Columbia Falls including A St W, 1st St E, 2nd St E, 3rd St W, 4th St W, 4th St E, 1st Ave E, and 2nd Ave W. The project includes clearing and grubbing; topsoil removal; demolition of existing asphalt, sidewalk, and curb and gutter; stormwater dry wells with castings; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk; asphalt paving; topsoil placement; street signs; seeding; traffic control; and other miscellaneous work.  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. 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. Only firms obtaining documents by this method will be placed on the Planholders List.  In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: The offices of the consulting engineer, Morrison-Maierle, Inc., at 172 Timberwolf Parkway Kalispell, Montana, and on the Montana Plans Exchange at Montanabid.com. There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting held at Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting.  CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors bidding on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). 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 in accordance with the schedule of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry included in the Project Manual. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to City of Columbia Falls, 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. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. 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), and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Columbia Falls. The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Columbia Falls, Montana this 19th day of October 2025. Eric Hanks City Manager Address: 130 6th Street West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 October 19 and November 9, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31626 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of CLARENCE J. BEHRENS, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-2461T Date of Death: September 27, 2025 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 decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or such claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to: Mark Anderson, Personal Representative 121 Johnson Lane  Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court: Flathead County Clerk of District Court 920 South Main Street, Suite 300, Kalispell, MT 59901  Dated this 21 day of Oct, 2025. Mark Anderson Personal Representative October 26 and November 2, 9, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31654 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-25-21 A request by Conservation District on behalf of three (3) property owners Gronley, Nutting and Pretty Boy for the revegetation and stabilization of a creek bed within the 100-year floodplain of Trumbull Creek. The subject property is located at 518 Birch Grove Rd, 135 Trumbull Meadows Ln and 145 Trumbull Meadows Ln near Kalispell, and the correct legal description of the property Lot 4 and 5 of Trumbull Meadows Subdivision and Tract 1 of COS 8519 in Section 9, Township 29 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 Friday, November 28, 2025. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning November 9, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31656 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 C-Personal Representatives  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: TAOMO M. HARRIMAN, a.k.a., TAOMO CORRIGEUX HARRIMAN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000263-IT Heidi Ulbricht District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Darrin Corrigeux and Dale Corrigeux, 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 November, 2025. /s/Darrin Corrigeux DARRIN CORRIGEUX, Co-Personal Representative /s/Dale Corrigeux DALE CORRIGEUX, Co-Personal Representative November 9, 16, 23, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31658 Public Notice: On or after November 21st, 2025. West Valley 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 West Valley Storage, 250 S Complex Dr., Kalispell, MT by the following persons: Tyler Stone and anyone that has received notice per MCA 70-6-420. West Valley Storage: 282 Fourth Ave WN, Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone 406-755-1102 November 9, 16, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31659 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a Police Department Lockers including delivery and with and without installation to meet or exceed the minimum specifications identified in this document. The City will purchase up to one (1) system and locker set based on the information and pricing provided in the bid. Alternate Bid 1: Include the Police Department Lockers with delivery and installation. Alternate Bid 2: Include the Police Department Lockers with delivery excluding installation. Bids that do not include Alternate 1 (installation) will still be considered. Only one alternate will be awarded. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Police Department Lockers. Bids will be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 P.M. on November 24, 2025, local time. Directly thereafter, bids will be opened in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT. Full bidding instructions and specifications can be found on the City of Kalispell website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Chief Jordan Venezio, 406-758-7786, email: [email protected]. City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk November 9, 16, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31660 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS INVITATION TO BID PINEWOOD AQUATIC CENTER CONDENSING BOILER REPLACEMENT The City of Columbia Falls, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the Pinewood Aquatic Center Condensing Boiler Replacement Project. The bid consists of furnishing and installing one (1) new commercial-grade condensing boiler system (Lochinvar Aquas or approved equal), including all necessary removal, mechanical, electrical, and control integration work required for a complete and operational system at the Pinewood Aquatic Center located in Pinewood Park (925 4th Ave W), Columbia Falls, Montana. Bid requirements and related information can be viewed on the City’s website at www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org. Any bidder wishing further information should contact Shawn Bates, Public Works Director, at (406) 892-4430 or by email at [email protected] Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, until 2:00 P.M. on December 3, 2025, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Proposals shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: BID FOR PINEWOOD AQUATIC CENTER CONDENSING BOILER REPLACEMENT. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid. The security must consist of cash, a cashier’s check, a certified check, a bank money order, a certificate of deposit, a money market certificate, or a bank draft. The security must be (i) drawn and issued by a federally or state-chartered bank or savings and loan association insured by the FDIC; (ii) drawn and issued by a credit union insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund; or (iii) a bid bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security must be signed by an individual authorized to submit the security on behalf of the entity submitting the bid. Prevailing Wages, as set forth in MCA Title 18, Chapter 2, Part 4, apply to all labor performed under this contract.  The City will accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, but the City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities or informalities, and to accept any bid deemed in the best interest of the City. /s/ Barb Staaland Barb Staaland, City Clerk City of Columbia Falls, Montana November 9, 23, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31661 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION The Columbia Falls Local Government Study Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the Tentative Report of the Columbia Falls Local Government Study Commission, which recommends that the voters of the City of Columbia Falls amend the City’s existing plan of government by adopting self-government powers under Montana law. If approved by voters, adoption of self-government powers would provide the City Government with enhanced flexibility to address future community needs while retaining all general government authority currently exercised by the City. The Tentative Report summarizes the Study Commission’s review process, public survey results, meeting summaries, findings, and recommendations. Following the public hearing and consideration of public input, the Study Commission will finalize its report at its January 21, 2026, meeting, including setting the date for a citywide election on the proposed amendment to the City’s plan of government. Copies of the Tentative Report are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours and on the City’s website in the Local Government Study Commission section https://www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org/bc-boa. Persons may testify at the hearing or submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written comments may be sent to: City Clerk, City of Columbia Falls 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or emailed to [email protected] DATED this 7th day of November, 2025. November 9, 16, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________