Legals for January, 18 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. 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. 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. 31763 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East Door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot Six(6) of Block Ten(10) of First Addition to Springdale, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Official Records of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 129 N. Cedar Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Dylan Janni and Brenda Janni, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc. as designated nominee for Glacier Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on March 25, 2013, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on March 29, 2013 as Instrument No. 201300007627, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Assignment Dated: January 29, 2021 Assignment Recorded: January 29, 2021 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202100003541 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 8, 2025 as Instrument No. 202500026344, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning July 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $108,628.39, interest in the sum of $2,532.47, escrow advances of $482.29, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $560.31 for a total amount owing of $112,203.46, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 18th day of December, 2025. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT23382 January 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31765 Jay T. Johnson MOORE, COCKRELL, GOICOECHEA & JOHNSON, P.C. PO Box 7370 Kalispell, MT 59904-0370 Telephone:(406) 751-6000 [email protected] Attorneys for the Personal Representative, Andy D. Masa MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF  LARRY E. MASA, Deceased.      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 decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to ANDY D. MASA, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Jay T. Johnson, P. O. Box 7370, Kalispell, Montana, 59904, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. DATED: December 15, 2025. /s/ Andy D. Masa Andy D. Masa, Personal Representative  January 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31768 CALL FOR BIDS Liquid Asphalt Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of PGs Liquid Asphalt for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage •Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28 1,000 tons •Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 1,000 tons •Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 1,000 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid Requirements 1. Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery to Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell. *Each invoice shall include material and shipping. No separate invoice for product and shipping will be accepted.  2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Equipment must be compatible with the county’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. •Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery.  •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to delivery. •Orders must be delivered by 7:00 a.m. the following morning. *Later delivery time arrange -ments made before 4:00pm the day prior may vary to minimize wait time. 4. Sampling •Bidder shall provide Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *Cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or *A bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “LIQUID ASPHALT BID” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department. •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31769 CALL FOR BIDS Emulsified Liquid Asphalt  Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of emulsified liquid asphalt for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage •Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2P): 900 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid Requirements 1.Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery within Flat head County. *Proper placement of mate- rials at the designated County sites. *Use of two distributor tanks, each mounted with a computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000-gallon capacity (or equivalent). *All mobilization fees. *Each invoice shall include material and shipping. No separate invoice for product and shipping will be accepted.  *No daily demurrage charges due to wait time or mobiliza- tion to other locations that day as location svary fre- quently. Overnight holding demurrage is acceptable, if applicable.  2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 pm the day prior to delivery. •Orders must be delivered by 7:00 am the following morning. *Later delivery time arrangements made by 4:00 pm the day prior may vary to minimize wait time. 4. Sampling •Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *Cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or *A bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “EMULSIFIED ASPHALT” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31770 CALL FOR BIDS GASOLINE AND DIESEL Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Gasoline and Diesel for the 2026 season. Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.  DIESEL- estimated usage - 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD- estimated usage -100,000 gallons SUPER UNLEADED- estimated usage - 5,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed for each delivery point listed below, on the bid form. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork – Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit    Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road   Regular No Lead Gas, Super Unleaded, and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Solid Waste, Landfill   Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. The exception will be the diesel tank at 1249 Willow Glen location, Flathead County Road Department will add winter additive to the tank at the county shop.   Bidder to furnish net state prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on his “Base Price”. For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or “stick” measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax    no federal tax Diesel   include no state tax no federal tax  Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline - All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B.    Diesel Fuel - All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE - If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid All sealed bids, plainly marked “GASOLINE AND DIESEL BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________ __________________________

NO. 31771 CALL FOR BIDS PROPANE FUEL  Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Propane Fuel for the 2026 season. Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.  PROPANE - estimated usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000-gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2-pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information may be listed in the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and/or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocation. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at net state prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a net state price (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on net state prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, net state prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the net state prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form.   Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE - If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid All sealed bids, plainly marked as “PROPANE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Monday, January 26, 2026, 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31772 CALL FOR BIDS CSS 1 or CSS 1H Tack Oil Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of CSS 1 or CSS 1H Tack Oil for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage • Asphalt Tack Oil (CSS 1): 30 tons or; • Asphalt Tack Oil (CSS 1H): 30 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid will be awarded to one bidder on one product based on most responsive bid. Bid Requirements 1. Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery to Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell. *All invoices from contractor directly. No third-party invoic- es. 2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Equipment must be compatible with the county’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. •Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to delivery. 4. Sampling •Bidder shall provide Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *Cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or *A bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “CSS 1 or CSS 1H TACK OIL BID” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department. •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31773 CALL FOR BIDS WARM MIX ADDITIVE Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Warm Mix Additive for asphalt for the 2026 season.  Bidder is to supply a water-free chemical warm mix additive that allows asphalt mix production to occur at temperatures lower than 260 degrees F and mixture compaction as low as 140 degrees F. Warm mix additive must be able to be mixed at the asphalt mix plant location without any specialized equipment. Material must act as both an antistrip and warm mix additive.   Material manufacturer will provide in-field support and asphalt crew training when requested by the County. Material manufacturer will provide technical data to assure the County it is getting a proven warm mix and antistrip additive. Technical data must also include recommended dosage rates, mixing temperature ranges and compaction range temperatures. Cost of all requested data, in-field support, and training will be included in the bid item’s unit price. Chemical warm mix additive will be supplied in 2,000 lb. plastic totes. Estimated amount of asphalt oil to be utilized for the 2026 asphalt season will be approximately 4 tons. The award of bid will be made to a single vendor. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage for 2026 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the pound F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. Bid to be from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if material is not available. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “WARM MIX ADDITIVE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Monday, January 26, 2026, 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31778 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Whitefish South Water Tank Phase I General Notice The City of Whitefish (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: South Water Tank Phase I: Whitefish South Tower Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on the QuestCDN website until February 4th, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The City will only  be accepting online electronic bids through Quest CDN. The Project includes the following Work: The work generally consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to construct either a composite or single pedestal steel spheroid 1-MG elevated storage reservoir. Work includes excavation, foundation construction, tower pedestal and tank construction, internal and external appurtenances, controls systems, process piping, mechanical mixer, interior and exterior coatings, grading, site piping, construction of access road and parking, minor drainage infrastructure, and related incidental work. The Project has an expected substantial completion date of November 15, 2027. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $6.5 million. The type of bid required shall be a lump sum bid for a single prime contract. There are no alternate bid items for this contract. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.questcdn.com Quest# 9804016 Bidding Documents may be downloaded in PDF from QuestCDN. There is no fee to download the Bidding Documents. Prospective Bidders are required to register with QuestCDN as a plan holder. QuestCDN will  be updated with any addenda that are issued during bidding period. In addition to QuestCDN, the Bidding Documents may be obtained through local builder’s exchanges in Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, Butte, Great Falls, Bozeman, and Billings. All official addenda and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the sources identified above. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than those identified above. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: AE2S Kalispell 690 North Meridian Road Suite 218 Kalispell MT 59901 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Whitefish City Hall located at 418 E 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT, 59937. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers  Conference Room. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. The meeting may also be attended virtually via Microsoft Teams using the following meeting ID: 248 224 689 568 63. Tentative Schedule of Events Date.... Event January 27, 2026.... Bid Questions closed at end of day. February 4, 2026.... Bid Opening. February 11, 2026.... Successful bidder submits proposed subcontractors to Owner for approval. February 18, 2026.... Notice of Award Issued. March 4, 2026.... Successful bidder returns signed Agreement and attached documents to Owner. March 11, 2026.... Owner delivers fully signed Agreement with all attachments to Contractor. March 12, 2026.... Contract Times commence to run. Note that this schedule of events may be accelerated pending the responsiveness of Owner and Successful Bidder/Contractor. See Instructions to Bidders for details of deadlines for specific events. Funding This project will be funded by the Montana Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Funding related requirements for domestic preference materials procurement, prevailing wage rates, disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) solicitation, and other matters can be found in the Instructions to Bidders document. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31780 Flathead Valley Community College is requesting Bids from qualified Contractors for the B&SS Chiller Replacement project. The project is located on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus, located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. This project involves the replacement of the existing air-cooled chiller and related upgrades at the Business and Social Science Building on campus. The project consists of a new chiller at the facility, including new chilled water piping and new chilled water piping specialties. The chiller controls are to be integrated with the existing JCI Metasys DDC systems. The existing chilled water coil in the air-handling unit is to be reused. Additional details and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents. The anticipated notice to proceed for early procurement is February 23rd, 2026 with an estimated construction start date no sooner than May 11th, 2026 and substantial completion date of June 26th, 2026. The owner will be occupying the facilities and adjacent spaces during the construction duration, therefore exceptional care and consideration of any noise, dust, odors, etc will need to be coordinated with the owner well in advance. The one percent (1%) Montana Gross Receipts Construction and 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 12th, 2026. A Pre-Bid/Kick-Off Meeting will be held on Campus on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 1:00PM. It is not required, but recommended. Bidders are to meet out in front of the main entrance of Blake Hall located on the Flathead Valley Community College campus at 777 Grandview Drive. From there, the group will tour the spaces/facilities within the scope of this project. The deadline for all Contractor and Supplier RFIs and substitution requests is 4:00pm, January 23rd, 2026. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell in Kalispell, Gerry Nichols-Pagel, at 406.407.7783 or emailed to [email protected]  Sealed Bids will be received by the Business Services Office, BH/SCA Building, c/o Calvin Pippin until 3:30 PM local time, Wednesday, February 4th, 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 – Business & Social Science Chiller Replacement”. 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. Each Bidder will be required to have a Montana Public Contractor’s License. Subcontractors for work over $1,000 shall also be the holder of a Montana Public Contractor’s License in the proper classification. 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 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31781 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR KALISPELL DRINKING WATER EMERGING CONTAMINANT RESPONSE TO PFAS PROJECT TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Date: January 8, 2026, Action: New Wells and Transmission Mains Project, Location of Project: Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, DEQ/DWSRF Funding: $17,950,000, Total Project Cost: $17,950,000. An environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding construction of new wells and transmission mains for the city of Kalispell water system, in Flathead County. The proposed project involves the construction of four new wells at the Noffsinger Spring area and a transmission main across the golf course to connect to system storage reservoirs and two wells at Dry Bridge Park and a new transmission main along Woodland Avenue. New buildings and treatment facilities will be built at each location. The purpose of the project is to make improvements to the drinking water system that are needed to protect public health by deactivating and replacing PFAS contaminated water sources. Based on the environmental assessment, the project is not expected to have any significant adverse impacts upon terrestrial and aquatic life or habitat including endangered species, water quality or quantity, air quality, geological features, cultural or historical features, or social quality. The DEQ utilized the following references in completing its environmental assessment of this project: a Uniform Application and Uniform Environmental Checklist for Montana Public Facility Projects and a Kalispell Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Preliminary Engineering Report (dated January 2025) which were prepared by Robert Peccia & Associates. Review of potential contaminant sources was also completed by the Source Water Protection Section of DEQ. In addition to these references, letters were sent to seven local, state, and federal agencies: the Montana Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USCOE); the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (DFWP); USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services; Montana DEQ; and DNRC. Responses have been received from SHPO and USCOE. These references are available for review upon request by contacting: Susie Turner, P.E., Kalispell Public Works Director, 201 1st Ave E. (PO Box 1997), Kalispell, MT 59901, Phone (406)210-9191, Email: [email protected] OR Sandie Koenig, P.E., DEQ DWSRF Engineering Supervisor, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, Phone (406) 444-6770, Email: [email protected]. Comments on this finding or on the EA may be submitted to DEQ at the above address. Comments must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the date of publication of this FONSI in the newspaper. After evaluating substantive comments received, DEQ will revise the EA or determine if an EIS is necessary. Otherwise, this finding of no significant impact will stand if no substantive comments are received during the comment period or if substantive comments are received and evaluated and the environmental impacts are still determined to be non-significant. Signed, Sandie Koenig, DWSRF Supervisor, Engineering Bureau January 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31783 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, February 3, 2026, 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 Tatyana and Iurii Stanovych for a variance to the rear yard setback requirements for a principal structure, outlined in Section 3.11.040(3)(A) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR). The applicant is requesting a variance to place a single-family dwelling within six (6) feet of the rear property line. The subject property is located at 130 Poplar Drive near Kalispell, Montana. The property is located within the Evergreen Zoning District and is zoned ‘R-2 One Family Limited Residential’. The property totals approximately 0.488 acres and can legally be described as Lot 25AA of the Amended Plat of the North Half of Lot 25 of Evergreen Acres located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. THIS MATTER WAS TABLED BY THE BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS MATTER HAS BEEN CLOSED.  2. An after-the-fact request from Ryan Bristol on behalf of Costa Montana Properties for a setback variance for the principle structure located at 205 Lakeside Blvd, near Lakeside, MT. The principle structure that was built in 2013, 12.45 feet from the front property line by the previous owner. The subject property is zoned ‘R-2 One-Family Limited Residential’ and those setbacks are outlined in Sections 3.11.040(3)(A) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR). Located in the Lakeside Boulevard North Zoning District, the subject property can be legally described as Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 11163, a Tract of Land in Government Lot 1 of Section 7, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. THIS MATTER WILL NOT BE HEARD BY THE LAKESIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL DUE TO LACK OF A QOURUM.  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, February 3, 2026. 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 January 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31784 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave Suite #103 PO Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 897-7150 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: SHARON L. JOHNSON, Deceased Cause No.: DP-26-007 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 RANDY W. JOHNSON, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12 day of January, 2026. /s/ Randy W. Johnson RANDY W. JOHNSON, Personal Representative January 18, 25 and February 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31785 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave Suite #103 PO Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 897-7150 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: MARION KATHLEEN FOLEY, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-26-005 HON. 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 SEAN THOMAS HOLDEN, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 9th day of January, 2026. /s/ Sean Thomas Holden SEAN THOMAS HOLDEN, Personal Representative January 18, 25 and February 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31788 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Emerging Contaminant PFAS – Public Water Supply Wells – 2026 Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install the following: Noffsinger Well Site – Install Four (4) 12-inch diameter, 1,000 gpm wells located adjacent to the existing Noffsinger Wellhouse and drilled to a depth of approximately 435-feet. The Noffsinger Well Site is located east of Buffalo Hill Golf Club and north of Lawrence Park on property owned by the City of Kalispell. Dry Bridge Well Site – Install Two (2) 12-inch diameter, 1,000 gpm wells located along the west edge of Dry Bridge Park to a depth of approximately 420-feet. Dry Bridge Park is located south of the intersection between Park Place and Woodland Avenue on property owned by the City of Kalispell. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. Plans and specifications may also be examined through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal for QuestCDN is located at the City of Kalispell website at Kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager  January 18 and February 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31789 NVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install the following: - Construction of a four bay, cast in place concrete stormwater decant facility to receive stormwater from City of Kalispell street and maintenance operations. - Earthwork, site grading, foundation preparation, and grading of a stormwater retention pond. - Installation of 6-inch water and flushing hydrants. - Installation of 12-inch storm piping and new stormwater manholes. - Installation of stormwater treatment equipment consisting of a coalescing filter and stormwater filter. - An additive alternate for construction of a partially enclosed, pre-engineered metal building. - A new 100 amp electrical service to supply power and lighting to the facility. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Plans and specifications may also be examined through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN are located at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Phone 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chamber, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager January 18 and February 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31790 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS LAKESIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FLATHEAD COUNTY, MT WASTEWATER SBR TREATMENT FACILITY AND COLLECTION SYSTEM CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS General Notice The Lakeside Water and Sewer District (Owner) is seeking to obtain General Contractor / Construction Manager (“GC/CM”) services from a qualified construction firm to participate in a collaborative process with the District. Firms will be selected based on this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP). Firms that are qualified under the RFQ process will then be invited to prepare a response to the RFP. A full version of the RFQ and RFP can be found on QuestCDN and the District’s Web Site (https://lcwsd.com/). Responses to the RFQ must be uploaded to QuestCDN by February 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time. After that time, Owner will no longer accept responses to the RFQ. The District intends to use a two-step GCCM selection process. In Step One, responses to the RFQ will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis against established minimum qualifications set forth in the RFQ. Respondents who meet all minimum qualifications will be considered qualified and will be invited to continue and provide a response to the Request for Proposals (RFP), which will evaluate both qualifications and cost proposals for the Wastewater Treatment SBR Facility and Collection System Capacity Increase. The District reserves the right to reject all RFQ responses not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject, for good cause, all responses upon the finding that it is in the public interest to do so. Publish: January 18, 2026 January 25, 2026 Contact Person: Rodney Olson, 406-884-3881 Brad Koenig, RPA, 406-447-5000 January 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________