Legals for October, 1 2025

NO. 31552 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License BELLY UP PARTNERS LLC Owner(s) a Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement  License No. 07-912-2466-002, applied to be operated at LARCH HOUSE, 304 East St, Whitefish, County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law.  Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-912-2466-002 and the applicant’s name BELLY UP PARTNERS LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before October 13, 2025. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Whitefish. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Andrew Erickson, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected] September 24 and October 1, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31555 Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar Number 60723896  HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN, P.C.  300 W. Main St., Ste. 150  Boise, ID 83702  Telephone: 801-355-2886  [email protected]  File Number: MT22551  Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT  FLATHEAD COUNTY  NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT  MORTGAGE SERVICING  Plaintiff,  v.  JARED K. BORG,  Defendant.  SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION  Civil No.: DV-15-2025-0000426-BC  Judge: Danni Coffman  To: JARED K. BORG  A lawsuit has been filed against you for, Breach of Contract.  Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee, or 60 days if you are the United States of America, or federal agency), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of  the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an  attorney, whose name and address are listed above.  If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in  the complaint.  You also must file your answer or motion with the court.  Date: September 18, 2025 Sara Smith CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT  By: /s/Natalya Rogacheskaya (Seal) September 24 and October 1, 8, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31557 Shane St. Onge FRAMPTON PURDY LAW FIRM 530 West 19th Street #301 Whitefish, MT 59937 (406) 862-9600 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of  MERLYN EUGENE COUNSELL, Deceased. Cause No. DP-2025-216-IT Hon. Heidi J. Ulbricht NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Derick S. Counsell 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 Derick S. Counsell c/o Frampton Purdy Law Firm, 530 West 19th Street, Whitefish, MT 59937-2576. DATED this 19th day of September, 2025. FRAMPTON PURDY LAW FIRM Attorneys for Petitioner By: Shane St. Onge Shane St. Onge Sept. 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31559 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: CAROLYN CRITES, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-223-II District Court Judge PAUL SULLIVAN 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 Frank Bongiorno, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 10th day of September, 2025. /s/Frank Bongiorno FRANK BONGIORNO, Personal Representative Sept. 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31560 Doug Scotti Frampton Purdy Law Firm 530 West 19th Street #301 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-9600 [email protected] Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY KRISTENSEN FAMILY TRUST, Petitioner, -vs- SHANNON LEE FARMER. Respondent. Cause No. DV-25-1223D Judge Dan Wilson SUMMONS  BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA sends greetings to Respondent SHANNON LEE FARMER: The above-named Petitioner has brought an action against you for Dissolution of Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC which was created to purchase certain lots from Doug Miller and Farm Industrial, Inc. as part of the “Farm Industrial Subdivision” in Kalispell. However, the economic purpose of Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC is unreasonably frustrated and Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC should be dissolved. Petitioner therefore seeks a judicial decree of the Dissolution of Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC, based on the Operating Agreement of Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC. Petitioner also seeks an order against you awarding attorney fees and costs for this action.   YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Big Sky Industrial Park, LLC in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon each of you in the County wherein you reside, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner’s Attorney, pursuant to Rule 4(D), M.R.Civ.P., within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. Service shall be effectuated following the publication of this Summons three times, once each week for three successive weeks, in a newspaper in Flathead County, Montana. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT THIS 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Sara Smith CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By: Natalya Rogachevskaya Deputy Clerk Sept. 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31570 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO: 2025 Septic Tank Replacement Project RFQ The Flathead County Water District No. 1 – Evergreen (Evergreen or District) is requesting sealed qualifications packages from qualified firms, teams or consultants interested in providing professional engineering services to the District for development and preparation of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, engineering design, and other services during design and construction of the 2025 Septic Tank Replacement Project in Evergreen, Montana.   The District invites qualified consultants to submit a qualifications package based upon the scope of work identified in Appendix A (available on District website) of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The District shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Changes to this RFQ will be advertised or can be found on the District’s website: http://www.evergreenwaterdistrict.com/. This document is intended to provide interested consultants with sufficient information to prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) for consideration by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all RFQs, to waive any informality or irregularity in any RFQ received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective RFQs received. SUBMITTAL OPENING DATE AND SCHEDULE Five (5) bound hard copies and one electronic pdf copy on a thumb drive of the RFQ must be submitted to: Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen, Attn: Jeff Walla, 108 Cooperative Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 3:00 pm (local time) on October 23, 2025. Responses will be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “2025 Septic Tank Replacement Project RFQ”. Legibility, clarity and completeness are essential. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and any RFQ so received shall be returned to the consultant unopened. In addition, electronic (email) submissions will not be accepted and will be rejected upon receipt. Proposing consultants will be expected to allow adequate time for the delivery of the RFQs. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing consultant to see that their RFQ is received on time. RFQ Available October 1, 2025 Publication October 1, 2025, and October 19, 2025 Deadline for Questions October 10, 2025 Final Addenda (if needed) October 14, 2025 RFQ (Response) Due October 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.  District Evaluation of RFQs November 11, 2025 Interviews (by Teams online) Not Anticipated Board Meeting (Resolution for Selection) November 19, 2025 Scope and Fee Negotiations November 20 – December 5, 2025 QUESTIONS AND CLARRIFICATION Any questions or clarifications related to the RFQ or the Scope of Work must be provided in writing by the date and time listed in the schedule above. All questions or clarification requests shall be made by email transmission to Jeff Walla, PE at [email protected].   SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND RFQ CONTENT The RFQ must be organized in accordance with this section. Brevity is appreciated by the District staff and Board Members reviewing the proposals. The RFQ may not exceed the page limits described below and font size shall be 11 point or larger. Covers, dividers, and table of contents are not included in the page count. Proposed personnel resumes shall be included in Appendix A and are not included in the page count. When using double sided printing, each side of the page is counted as one page. An RFQ exceeding the specified number of pages may be considered non-responsive, and the RFQ may not be considered.  The RFQs shall include the firm’s legal name, address, telephone number and contain the following information at a minimum: Introductory Letter  (Not to Exceed 1 page, 0 points)  If desired an introductory letter can be provided and limited to one page. The letter will not be scored.   Qualifications of the Professional Personnel Assigned to the Project  (Not to Exceed 5 pages, 35 Points)  Provide an organizational chart with chain of command of the proposed personnel to be assigned on this project. Describe their role, office location, expertise or experience, and any unique qualifications or training. Include at least one team member with State and Federal grant/loan administration experience and describe the extent of their expertise. Resumes for key staff shall be provided in Appendix A but will be scored within this section. A project team consisting of multiple firm personnel must clearly state which firm is the prime firm and describe the discrete portions of the scope each respective firm is assigned.   Project Approach and Understanding (Not to Exceed 4 pages, 30 Points) Describe the firm’s unique understanding of the project. Detail the firm’s proposed approach to performing the preliminary scope of services. Explain any particular expertise that distinguishes the firm from others and why you believe your firm is best qualified for the project. Provide any recommendations the firm may have for modifying or improving the scope of services. Identify how your team will meet budget and schedule requirements while providing the best value and project outcomes. Describe your team management approach. Provide a project schedule showing key task and activity durations, major milestones and deliverables, and critical path activities. The schedule shall be legible and provided on an 11”x17” in landscape format (included in page count). A schedule narrative should accompany the schedule describing the team’s ability to meet the proposed project duration.     Previous Project Experience/Project Examples  (Not to Exceed 4 pages, 25 points)  Provide descriptions of projects delivered by the project team that address similar scope and complexity of work. Writeups should clearly demonstrate relevance to this project. Identify proposed team members involved and respective roles on provided projects. Include client name, contact person, email address, and phone number as a reference for each project. Higher value will be given to projects completed in the past 10 years and to projects completed in the Flathead Valley with proximity to the District. The District is not responsible for assuring that listed reference contact information is correct nor that the listed references respond to the District’s request for a referral. Consultants are advised to verify contact information and notify potential references prior to submittal. Present and Projected Workloads/Capability to Meet Time and Budget Requirements  (Not to Exceed 1 Page, 10 points)  Provide a discussion regarding the anticipated workload for the key staff assigned to this project including the Project Manager and Lead Engineer during the time frame that this project. Indicate the number of other projects that will be managed by the Project Manager and under and by the lead engineer during the time he or she would be assigned to this project. Appendix A: Key Staff Resume’s  (No page limit, 0 points – Points included in scoring above)  Provide 1-page resumes for the proposed personnel assigned to this project. SELECTION PROCESS The District has adopted a procurement policy that complies with the Montana State Procurement Act, Title 18, Chapter 4, including the procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) § 18-8-201 - 212. The act requires “adequate” and “reasonable” time for public notice. As such, the adoption of this policy fulfills the requirements in 2 CFR 200.319 Competition through 200.320 Methods of procurement to be followed. The Service Provider will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services required and thereafter the District will negotiate the services agreement with what it deems to be the most qualified firm.  Submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked on the basis of the scoring criteria noted herein by a selection committee. The selection committee will likely consist of four District staff members and one District Board member. The District expressly reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to accept or reject any or all statements, and to waive any defects and to allow modifications and supplementation of statements that are submitted within the deadline. Firms submitting statements will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, and such revisions may be permitted, after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final proposals. After scoring and ranking the submissions based on the criteria herein, the selection committee will in its discretion select one or more or all engineering firms to participate in interview(s), make oral presentation(s), provide supplemental information and documentation, or make site visit(s). All arrangements and scheduling shall be coordinated by the selection committee or its agent.   At the completion of the selection process, the selection committee will make a recommendation to the District’s Board of Directors for approval of the highest scoring/ranked firm and request staff authorization to proceed to enter into a contract with the highest ranked firm. Following approval (selection) by the Board, District staff will enter into scope and fee negotiations with the highest ranked firm and prepare the professional services agreement. If an appropriate agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked firm, the second ranked firm may be invited to submit a scope and fee proposal and negotiate a contract with the District.   October 1, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31574 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-25-25 A request by Jay Slocum at Water & Environmental Technologies on behalf of James Deats of Bear Den Ranch LLC for the construction of an access road within the 100-year floodplain of Skyla Lake. The subject property is located at 2626 US Highway 93 W near Whitefish, MT, and the correct legal description of the property is Tract 1 of COS 10984 in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 22 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 Monday, October 13, 2025. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning October 1, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________