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Legals for October, 19 2025

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NO. 31569 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Tabitha Roth: Tabitha Roth, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-2025-1364 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Tabitha Irene Roth to Tabitha Irene Freeman. The hearing will be on 11/05/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: September 22, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) September 28 and October 5, 12, 19, 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. 31575 NOTICE OF SALE As per 70-06-605 MCA, the contents of unit 11 rented by Steve Boardner located at 967 Rose Crossing, Kalispell, MT 59901 will be sold to satisfy the owner’s lien at Rose Crossing Storage & Shops on October 27, 2025, at 11am at unit 11 located at 967 Rose Crossing, Kalispell, MT 59901. Items will be sold as a unit, and the terms of the sale are cash. The company reserves the right to reject all offers & bids.  October 12, 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31586 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – AUDIT FOR FLATHEAD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is seeking Proposals from interested firms to provide audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028. The audits will be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (“The Yellow Book”), issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The complete RFP packet containing the audit scope, description of services, submittal requirements, selection process, and schedule can be found in its entirety at www.flatheadcountyeda.com. General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Kirk Zander, Executive Director 406-871-3902 or [email protected]. Submitting Proposals:  Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2025. Submissions may be made electronically via email to [email protected] , or physically delivered to: Flathead County Economic Development Authority Attn: Kirk Zander, Executive Director 290 North Main Street, Suite F Kalispell, MT 59901  The Flathead County Economic Development Authority shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Any changes to this Request for Proposal (RFP) will be in the form of an addendum, which will be furnished to all registered RFP holders and available on the website. FCEDA can reject any and all Proposals. FCEDA can waive any informality or technicality in any submittal received, if FCEDA believes it would serve the best interest of Flathead County. Flathead County Economic Development Authority is an equal opportunity provider and employer. October 5, 12, 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31589 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Parker Samuel Nathanson Pelletier: Parker Samuel Nathanson Pelletier Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1411 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Parker Samuel Nathanson Pelletier to Parker Samuel Lynch. The hearing will be on 12/10/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 1, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Natalya Rogachevskaya Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP

NO. 31598 Jeffrey Showell 3223 Allendale Dr. Kettering, OH 45409 419-788-5152 [email protected] ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA JEFFREY SHOWELL Plaintiff vs.     116-128 RAILWAY LLC      RK LAND & CATTLE LLC PETER RACK ELIZABETH RACK and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent. Defendants. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION     CAUSE DV 2025-1238 To:  Any unknown Defendant A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after the last publication of this Summons on you (or 42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the Plaintiff an Answer to the Complaint (available from the Clerk of Court) or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure.  Do not include the last day of publication in your calculation of time. The Answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You must also file your Answer with the Court. This action is brought to quiet the title to land situated in Flathead County, Montana, and described as follows: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE¼NW¼) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH,  RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A PONT IN THE EAST LINE OF THE NE¼NW¼ OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 800.00 FEET DUE SOUTH FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.      Sara Smith Clerk of District Court October 8, 2025           Date By: Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of District Court        October 12, 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

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. 31608 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2025 Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project. The project includes furnishing labor, materials and equipment required to rehabilitate approximately 7,950 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer main ranging from 8” to 12” in diameter.  Plans and specifications may be examined beginning Sunday, October 19, 2025, through QuestCDN until 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and the Kalispell portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, October 30th, at 3:00 PM in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from Council. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the Council reserves 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 City. 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). 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 will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.  Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 18, 2025. City of Kalispell By Aimee Brunckhorst Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk & Communications Manager          October 19, 26, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31612 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, November 4, 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 by Ron Caldbeck for a Conditional Use Permit for a ‘Tavern’ on property located at 130 Bills Road, Lakeside, Montana. The property is located within the Lakeside Zoning District and is zoned ‘Lakeside’. The property is approximately 0.77 acres and can legally be described as Lot 3 located in Pandas Corner of Section 7, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 2. A request from David and Caitlin Hunt for a variance to the side yard setback requirements for a principal structure located within the Middle Canyon area of the Canyon Area Land Use Regulatory System. The applicant is requesting a variance to place a single-family dwelling five (5) feet from the west side property line. The subject property is located at 235 Old River Bridge Road, West Glacier, Montana. The property can be legally described as Lot 006 of Block 004 of West Glacier TSTE of the Northeast Quarter Section 35, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. THIS ITEM WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE MIDDLE CANYON LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, AT 6:00 PM, AT THE CORAM FIRE HALL, LOCATED ON SEVILLE LANE, CORAM, MT 59913. 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, November 4, 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 October 19, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31618 RESOLUTION DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED, OBSOLETE AND UNDESIRABLE PROPERTY October 14, 2025 Be it resolved that Deer Park School District #2 will sell or dispose of obsolete curriculums and books because they have become undesirable or unsuitable for school purposes of the district. A list of said property to be sold or disposed is available at the District Clerk’s Office, 2105 Middle Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. A taxpayer may appeal this resolution of the Trustees during the two-week period following this publication.   Cynthia Barnes, Board Chair  Gina Smith, District Clerk Board of Trustees Deer Park School District #2 October 19, 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. 31619 GRANT S. SNELL CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 219 E. Center Street P.O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406)-752-6644 Facsimile: (406)-752-5108 [email protected] Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Daniel D. Johns, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000245-IT District Judge: Paul Sullivan NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jason A. Johns and Anna K. Ruby have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. Dated: September 29, 2025 . /s/ Jason A. Johns Jason A. Johns, Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel D. Johns /s/ Anna K. Ruby Anna K. Ruby, Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel D. Johns October 19, 26 and November 2, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31620 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: SHARON BALTRUSCH, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000253-IT Danni Coffman 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 Shannon Thibeault, 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 14 day of October, 2025. /s/ Shannon Thibeault SHANNON THIBEAULT, Personal Representative October 19, 26 and November 2, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________