Legals for August, 20 2026

NO. 32268 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Willow Glen Zoning District from ‘R-5 Two Family Residential’ to ‘B-1 Neighborhood/Professional Business’ for property located at 639 Conrad Drive near Kalispell, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from ‘R-5 Two Family Residential’ to ‘B-1 Neighborhood/Professional Business’ are described as: Lot 12 of Block 4 of the Phillips Addition to Kalispell located in Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-5 and B-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/draft-documents. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 27th day of August, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Willow Glen Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 30th day of July, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chair August 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32275 NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEVY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN RURAL SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 153 COUNTY OF FLATHEAD, MONTANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Aug 4, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Flathead, Montana (the “County”), adopted a resolution proposing to levy and assess special assessments against benefitted property in Rural Special Improvement District No. 153 in the County (the “District”) for the purpose of financing the costs of certain local improvements and paying costs incidental thereto. A complete copy of the resolution, which includes the proposed assessment roll and the amount of each special assessment, is on file with the County Clerk and Recorder and is available for public inspection. On Thursday, Aug 27, 2026, at 10:00a.m., in the Commissioners’ Chambers, third floor of the Flathead County Courthouse, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, Mon¬tana, the Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and pass upon all objections, whether made orally or in writing, to the proposed levy of the special assessments. Further information regarding the special assessments or other matters in respect thereof may be obtained from the Flathead County Finance Office, 800 South Main Street, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, or by telephone at 406-758-5538. Dated: Aug 4, 2026. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD, MONTANA By /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32276 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY27 PERMISSIVE SHERIFF RETIREMENT LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy is used to pay for increased employer contributions for the Sheriff Retirement Program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies.   The public hearing will be held on the 27th day of August, 2026 at 10 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana.   Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy.   For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email [email protected]. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing.   DATED this 4th day of August, 2026.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman  August 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32277 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY27 PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 2-9-212, M.C.A., that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Medical Levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Permissive Medical Levy is used to pay for premium contributions for the group health insurance program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies.   The public hearing will be held on the 27th day of August, 2026 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana.   Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Permissive Medical Levy.   For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email [email protected]. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing.   DATED this 4th day of August, 2026.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman  August 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32278 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY27 PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, has completed the Proposed Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Said budget is on file at the Flathead County Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, and is open to public inspection.   The Board will meet on the 27th day of August, 2026 at 10 o’clock a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing, fixing the annual budget, and making appropriations. Said hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana.   Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the Proposed FY27 Budget.   For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, via telephone: (406) 758-5538 or email [email protected]. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing.   DATED this 4th day of August, 2026.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman  August 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32284 NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Alcohol Regulation Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine license for the Kalispell quota area due to a change in population. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine license for the Kalispell quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Kalispell or within 5 miles of Kalispell’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Kalispell from Whitefish and Kalispell from Columbia Falls. A map of the Kalispell quota area can be provided upon request by contacting the department.  This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at Montana Department of Revenue. The minimum bid for this license is set at $150,000. The competitive bidding process closes on September 17, 2026, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder  must submit an application for licensure within 60 days.  This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities. Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be bid on currently. Questions? Contact (406) 444-0596 August 20, 27 and September 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32285 NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Alcohol Regulation Division, announces the availability of two (2) Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages licenses to be “floated” into the Kalispell quota area due to a change in population. A “Floater” license allows you to move an existing license to a new location outside the original quota area.  For requirements related to transferring a license between quota areas see § 16-4-204,  MCA, and ARM 42.12.144.  IMPORTANT: This opportunity isn’t for a new license. It allows the highest bidder to transfer an existing Montana All-Beverages license from a different quota area that allows a license to float out of it. If you are the highest successful bidder, you must  secure an existing Montana All-Beverages License to be able to submit with the competitive bid application afforded by this opportunity. The current quota sheet showing the quota areas that allow for a float out can be found at quota-sheet.pdf.  The available Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages licenses for the Kalispell quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Kalispell or within 5 miles of Kalispell’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Kalispell from Whitefish and Kalispell from Columbia Falls. A map of the Kalispell quota area can be provided upon request by contacting the department.  This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6 even  if the existing floater license has gaming.  To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all  of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at Montana Department of Revenue. The minimum bid for each floater license offered by the department is set at $510,000.  The competitive bidding process closes on September 17, 2026, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder  must submit an application for licensure within 60 days.  This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities. Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be bid on currently. Questions? Contact (406) 444-0596 August 20, 27 and September 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32299 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]  Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JOHN J. STEFANOFF, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-214  HON. HEIDI ULBRICHT 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 Kay M. Stefanoff, 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 6th day of August, 2026. /s/ Kay M. Stefanoff KAY M. STEFANOFF, Personal Representative August 20, 27 and September 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________