Legals for April, 6 2026

NO. 31951 RESOLUTION OF INTENT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO INCREASE THE FLATHEAD COUNIY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT #8, HAPPY VALLEY WATER RATES AND CHARGES TO BECOME EFFECTIVE June 1, 2026 AND SET A DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARINGS. Whereas, the water rates and charges that are in effect at the present time are not adequate to provide revenues to defray the costs of operation, maintenance, and capitol of the distribution Facilities and Systems for the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley. Whereas, the water rates were reviewed to insure that charges are reasonable and just by the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley Board of Directors. Whereas, the provision of the water systems and facilities is essential to the preservation of the public health and welfare and that the new rate must, before taking effect, be approved by the Board of the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley after advertising and conducting a public hearing pursuant to the rules and regulations (MCA 7-13-2275). Whereas, the current budgetary requirements with respect to the operation of said facilities, in addition to a proposed $2.00 per month per customer fee for the meter replacement program. The meters have reached their average expected life span and the system will begin replacing meters as the meters fail. The rates will become effective on June 1, 2026 , if the board of directors approves the increase in rates at the public hearing and business meeting on April 20, 2026. Whereas, pursuant to Montana Law (MCA 7-13-2275(6)(a), the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley board of directors have determined that a public meeting must be advertised and held to gather public testimony and input regarding the proposed increase in water rates and charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy valley BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 1. That the board of directors considers it both advisable and necessary to increase the municipal water rates for alt users and proposes to increase the rates and charges per the following: 2. A 5% increase will raise our base rate to $31.59 and per thousand gallon thereafter is $2.16, The new Meter Replacement Fee would add $2.00 fee for each user every month. IT would remain the same fee in a specific account. The meters would be replaced as they failed to work. That a public hearing will be held on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at 103 Bear Trail, Whitefish, MT 59937. The public hearing will be held and will be followed by a board discussion and a vote on the proposed water rate increase. 2. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in conformance with MCA 7-1-2121 or MCA 69-7-111 in a local newspaper between fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21) days prior to the hearing. 3. Additionally, the notice of the hearing shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days and not more than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing to all known residences/businesses served by the Water District. Introduced at a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors on February 24, 2026. PASSED and APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley this day February 24, 2026 and APPROVED by the PRESIDENT this 24th day of February, 2026.   FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER 7 SEWER DISTRICT #8, HAPPY VALLEY March 20 and April 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31982 Julia Louise Spencer 189 Browns Gulch Road Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 261-7055 [email protected] Personal Representative   MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Jack Robert Spencer, Deceased. Cause No. DP-26-030(E) 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Julia Louise Spencer, Personal Representative, of 189 Browns Gulch Road, Kalispell, Montana 59901, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED: March 25, 2026 /s/ Julia Louise Spencer Personal Representative March 30 and April 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31994 ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Blackfeet Tribe is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of entering into an agreement to provide, general liability, property and equipment insurance coverage services to the Blackfeet Tribe. DEADLINE: Sealed proposals submittals much be received by 2:00 p.m. (MST) on Monday, June 1, 2026. Applicant names of all proposals received will be reviewed on this date at Blackfeet Tribal Headquarters. Procurement Department, #8 Old Person Road, Browning, MT 59417. Proposals received after the deadline stated herein will not be opened and shall be considered void and unacceptable. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) electronic and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your complete proposal and RFP description to: Blackfeet Tribe Procurement Department #8 Old Person Road P.O. box 850 Browning, MT 59417 Bids sent via courier must be sealed in a separate envelope inside of the mailer. POINT OF CONTACT: All inquiries regarding this RFP and to request bid packets must be made, in writing, to Kevin Madman, Procurement Officer, [email protected]. The Blackfeet Tribe shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the Blackfeet Tribe and any potential firm. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered. The Blackfeet Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and accept the bid deemed the most advantageous to the Tribe. Deadline for submission of questions is May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MST). April 5, 6, 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31997 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 46644 US HWY 93 Polson, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on APRIL 22, 2026 @ 12:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of unit B8(ROSALIE SCOTT). PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A&B Storage, located at 148 Lower Valley Road Kalispell, will begin an ONLINE AUCTION at bid13.com ending on APRIL 22, 2026 @ 1:00pm. The purpose of the auction is to satisfy an operator’s lien on the contents of units B8(JURGEN SPRIBILLE) and C24(NINA TIMMONS). The contents are of a personal nature. A&B STORAGE reserves the right to bid at the sale. Sell to highest bidder for CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY. Contents are subject to redemption up to 1 day prior to sale. April 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31999 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $7,685,166.43 for the period beginning November 1, 2025 and ending November 30, 2025.   The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/finance. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Claims for the month of November 2025 are approved this 10th day of December, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist                Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder  April 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32000 PUBLIC NOTICE The minutes of the proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period beginning November 1, 2025 and ending November 30, 2025 are available for public review and are published online at https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/current-minutes.   Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk of the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana. Minutes for the month of November 2025 are approved this 10th day of December, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist                Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder April 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________