Legals for January, 4 2026

NO. 31695 Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: Tract 1a and 1b, shown on Certificate of Survey 23163, being situated in Government Lot 6 in the SW1/4 of Section 6, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibits, consisting of 2 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 3.89 acres, more or less.  The auction will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Conference Rooms A & B on the second floor of the Flathead City County Health Department aka Earl Bennett Building, 1035 1st Ave. W., Kalispell, Montana.  Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $894,700.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold AS IS-WHERE IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Attn: Jenna Bousman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9272 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx  Nov. 30 and Dec. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2025 and Jan. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31728 SKHA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – Architect & Construction Management Services. The Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority is inviting proposals from Licensed Professional Architectural/Engineering Firms to develop plans, and specifications and provide construction management services for the development of 15 infrastructure-ready lots in Arlee, Montana located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Lake County. Please visit https://skha.org/contractors/ for additional RFP details. PROPOSAL DEADLINE: All proposals will be accepted at the following address no later than noon (12:00) local time on January 8, 2026.  PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:  Proposals may be hand-delivered to the Housing Authority’s office in Pablo, Montana at 56243 US HWY 93 or mailed to PO Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855. Proposals may also be emailed to [email protected]. Proposal packages and or the email description line must be clearly marked with the words “RFP Proposal Response”. December 21, 28, 2025 and January 4,2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31735 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1769 HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier to Myrtle E Hatten. The hearing will be on 01/28/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 11, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) December 21, 28, 2025 and January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31736 Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. MT23091 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT  FLATHEAD COUNTY Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs & Devisees of the Estate of Bryan H. Anderson; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 508 8th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, Defendants. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: DV-15-2025-0001136-FO To: Unknown Heirs & Devisees of the Estate of Bryan H. Anderson; Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 508 8th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912,  A lawsuit has been filed against you for amongst other things, foreclosure of real property located in the County of Flathead, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 508 8th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 and is more particularly described as follows: That portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Block 57 of Columbia Falls Townsite; thence along the Northerly projection of the North line of said Block 57 and the South line of Eighth Street West a distance of 482.00 feet to the point of beginning of the Tract to be described, also being the Northwest Corner of that parcel described in Book of Deeds 339 page 521; thence along the West boundary line of said parcel South, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Northeast corner of that parcel described in Book of Deeds 490 Page 725; thence along the North line of said Parcel West, a distance of 53.30 feet to the West line of an Alley; thence along said West line North a distance of 125.00 feet to the South line of Eighth Street; thence along the South line East a distance of 53.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. 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: November 17, 2025 /s/ CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT December 21, 28 2025 and January 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31738 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the City of Columbia Falls until 2:00 p.m. local time on January 26, 2026, for construction of the Columbia Falls Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Project, and will then be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter within the City Council Chambers. Proposals must be sealed and marked “Columbia Falls Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Project”, and marked “Sealed Bid” with the contractor’s name and address included. Bids shall be submitted to the City of Columbia Falls City Clerk, at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The project is located within Columbia Falls, and includes improvements within 4th Avenue West, 7th Street West, and 13th Street West. The works includes complete roadway demolition and reconstruction for approximately 1.3 miles of roadway, to include new water main installation, excavation and embankment, storm drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk and multi-use trail, intersection upgrades, landscaping, retaining wall, signing, striping, restoration and related work in the accordance with the plans and specifications. The project is federally funded through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, and is subject to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations as included within the contract manual. All work must be substantially complete by March 31, 2027. The contract documents may be examined or obtained, upon paying a non-refundable fee of $200.00, by contacting the Engineer, WGM Group, Inc., 431 1st Avenue W., Kalispell, MT, 59901 with Phone number (406) 756-4848. An additional charge of $10.00 will be applied for shipping and handling, if required. Contractor’s submitting a bid must have an official Bid Set of documents obtained from the Engineer. Contract Documents may also be reviewed at statewide plans exchanges. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security made payable to the City of Columbia Falls in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the bidder’s maximum bid price, including any bid alternates, and in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond issued by a surety authorized to do business in Montana. Successful Bidders shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, along with required Insurance coverage. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of bid opening. Montana law requires all contractors to register with the Department of Labor prior to execution of the contract agreement. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Ave, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 406-444-7734. The Contractor shall not pay less than the latest Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates. A copy of the applicable wage rates are attached as part of the contract manual, Section 00910. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid conference for interested bidders, conducted jointly by the Owner and Engineer at the Columbia Falls City Council Chambers located at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, at 10:00 am on January 13th, 2026. All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the Engineer. It shall be understood, however, that no specification interpretation will be made by telephone, nor will any “or equal” products be considered for approval prior to award of contract. The Engineer contact for project questions is Mike Brodie, P.E. of WGM Group, Inc., 431 1st Avenue W., Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 756-4848, or email [email protected]. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, or to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and bidder, and to make award in the interest of the Owner. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly stated that final award of the Contract is contingent upon securing appropriate financing. The City of Columbia Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer PUBLICATION NOTICE DATES: December 21,2025 December 28, 2025 January 4, 2026 January 18, 2026 Daily Inter Lake December 21, 28, 2025 and January 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31743 INVITATION TO BID: Flathead Valley Community College is requesting Bids from qualified Roofing Contractors for the 2026 Roof Replacement Project, consisting of the replacement of both Blake Hall and the Business and Social Sciences Building roofs on campus. The project is located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana. The anticipated construction start is no sooner than Monday, May 18, 2026, with a completion date no later than Friday, August 21, 2026. The one percent (1%) Montana Gross Receipts Tax and current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are both applicable.    Copies of the construction documents and specifications can be obtained online http://www.montanabid.com or from local Montana plans exchanges beginning Monday, January 5, 2026. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on site on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted on site. Those attending are to meet at the main entrance of The Administration Building located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana. The deadline for all subcontractors and supplier RFIs and substitution requests is 1:00 pm local time, Thursday, January 15th, 2026. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell, Brady Gauer, at [email protected].  Sealed Bids will be received by the Business Services Office, BH/SCA Building, c/o Calvin Pippin until 2:00 PM local time, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. No faxed or emailed Bids will be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the adjacent Boardroom #140 in the Blake Hall Student Center and Admin Building BH/SCA building located on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus at 777 Grandview Drive. All Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, “Flathead Valley Community College – 2026 Roof Replacement Project”. All Sealed Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. ONLY BIDS RECEIVED BY THE SPECIFIED TIME AND AT THE SPECIFIED LOCATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE OPENED. Bid Security in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. This Security shall be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank draft or bank money order, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation, or a Bid Bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana payable to Flathead Valley Community College. All bids will be taken under advisement. Flathead Valley Community College reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and Alternates, to waive formalities that do not affect the fairness of the Bid process, reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids, and to accept the Bid deemed in the best interest of the College. Flathead Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Pending an acceptable bid the FVCC Board will issue a Notice of Award and execute a lump sum contract. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of award the Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract. January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31747 Karl K. Rudbach HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP 136 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of BONITA B. SORENSON, Deceased. No. DP-25-308 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 either be mailed to Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, 136 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 23rd day of December, 2025.  /s/ Charlene F. Esch  Personal Representative HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP By: /s/ Karl K. Rudbach  Attorneys for Personal Representative December 28, 2025 and January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31750 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jeannie Lynn Boyd: Jeannie Lynn Boyd, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1949 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jeannie Lynn Boyd to Jeannie Lynn Wilson. The hearing will be on 02/25/2026 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 23, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31751 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: ROBERTA WILKINSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000304-IT Paul Sullivan 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 April Scott, 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 16 day of December, 2025. /s/ April Scott APRIL SCOTT, Personal Representative January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31752 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 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: ROGER CARL WOOLFOLK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000303-IT  Amy Eddy 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 Daniel N. Beaman, 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 17 day of December, 2025. /s/ Daniel N. Beaman DANIEL N. BEAMAN, Personal Representative January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31753 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Avenue W. P.O.Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406)755-6919 Attorneys for Plaintiffs    MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY John R. Jay and Linda C. Jay, Plaintiffs, vs. Norine M. Krueger, w/a/t/a Norine M.  Kruger, deceased, her legal and    personal representatives, heirs, legatees and devisees, and all other persons unknown who claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrances upon the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof, adverse to the Plaintiffs’ ownership, or any claim upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of elective share, inchoate or accrued, Defendants. Cause No. DV-25-1548 (C) SUMMONS  STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS Norine M. Krueger, w/a/t/a Norine M. Kruger, her heirs and devisees, 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 Plaintiffs’ ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is in possession of said Clerk, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiffs’ attorney within 21 days after the last date of publication of this summons, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.  Plaintiffs, John R. Jay and Linda C. Jay, have brought this action for the purpose of quieting title to the following described premises, situated in Flathead County, Montana That portion of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Flathead County, Montana described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 21 West; thence North 00°06’20” East 30.00 feet to the 1972 Northern boundary of State Highway 40; thence along said northern boundary, North 89°53’40” West 1977.55 feet; thence North 00°27’35” West 47.64 feet to the 2021 Northern boundary of State Highway 40 and to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract being described; thence along the eastern boundary of that tract of land shown on Deed Exhibit Book 533 Page 977, North 00°27’35” West 285.38 feet to the northeast corner thereof and to the southern boundary of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 10395; thence along said southern boundary of said Tract 1, South 89°58’19” East 3.87 feet to the east boundary of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10; thence along said east boundary, South 00°19’35” East 285.33 feet to said 2021 Northern boundary of State Highway 40; thence along said Northern boundary, South 89°09’33” West 3.26 feet to the Point of Beginning containing 0.022 acres, more or less, and shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21792 as the Remnant tract which is herewith incorporated in and made a part of this legal description. And to determine all adverse claims to said real property, and for a Decree showing the Plaintiffs are the sole owners and lawful owners of said real property. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 19th day of December 2025. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court /s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31754 On August 18th, 2025, the Kalispell Police Department came into possession of a 1993 Chevy van from the area of Hutton Ranch Road. As of today’s date, the van remains unclaimed. If you believe this vehicle belongs to you, please present proof of ownership to KPD immediately. You may be liable for the associated towing/impound costs and registration fees. Should it remain unclaimed, KPD will dispose of vehicle on or about January 15, 2026. January 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31755 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-25-23 A request by Larry Pearson of Pearson Revocable Trust for the construction of a driveway and erosion control within the 100-year floodplain of Stillwater River. The subject property is located at 104 Beach Rd in Bigfork, and the correct legal description of the property is Tract 1 of COS 11763 in Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.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, January 23, 2026. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning  January 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________