Legals for March, 6 2026

NO. 31849 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ciara Angel Rose Shuck: Matthew Schimming, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-002 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Ciara Angel Rose Shuck to Ciara Angel Rose Schimming. The hearing will be on 03/10/26 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: January 9, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31884 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Restaurant Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement License WRH SPIRITS, LLC (AVERILL HOSPITALITY LLC 100%, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Restaurant Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement License No. 07-937-2525-402 to be operated at WRH SPIRITS, 920 Spokane Ave., Whitefish, Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-937-2525-402 and the applicant’s name WRH SPIRITS, LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before March 16, 2026. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Whitefish. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Andrew Erickson, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or [email protected]. February 27 and March 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31885 HON. PAUL SULLIVAN District Court Judge, Dept. 2 Eleventh Judicial District 920 S. Main St., Suite 310 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: B.M.P., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-15-2024-26 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO: ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE FATHERS including JUSTIN RECTENWALD YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Mother and All Putative Fathers (“the Petition”) regarding B.M.P., the child who is the subject of the above-captioned proceedings brought pursuant to Title 41, Chapter 3 of the Montana Code Annotated, has been filed in Cause No. DN-15-2024-26 in Montana 11th Judicial District Court, in Flathead County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), located at 121 Financial Dr., Kalispell, Montana. The Petition requests that CFS be granted the following relief: Termination of Parental Rights and Permanent Legal Custody. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Flathead County, (406) 758-5870, and is hereby served upon you at this time. The child who is the subject of the proceedings, B.M.P., was born on June 6, 2021, in Whitefish, Montana. The child’s mother is Tatiana Michelle Parker. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear at the bench trial regarding the Petition that is set on April 13, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the Flathead County Courthouse located at 920 S. Main, Kalispell, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why CFS should not be granted the relief requested in the Petition. NOTICE: Your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will have an attorney appointed to represent you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 24th day of February, 2026. (SEAL) Sarah Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Sara Smith Deputy Clerk February 27 and March 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31886 INVITATION TO BID PROJECT/OWNER: Flathead County – Justice Center Chiller Replacement and Combustion Air Upgrade  920 South Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 ARCHITECT: Cushing Terrell 745 South Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 Flathead County is requesting Bids from qualified Contractors for the Justice Center Chiller Replacement and Combustion Air Upgrade project. The project is located at the Flathead County Justice Center, at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901. This project involves the replacement of the existing water-cooled chiller with a new air-cooled chiller and the addition of a forced-air system to provide tempered boiler combustion air. The existing cooling tower will be removed, and the outdoor enclosure will be modified to accommodate the new chiller. Additional chilled water system components will be installed in the basement space that currently houses the indoor chiller. The existing heating hot water system will be used to provide heat for tempering of the boiler combustion air. Control of these systems will be integrated into the existing JCI Metasys DDS systems. Additional details and other Work is indicated in the Contract Documents. The anticipated notice of award is March 3rd, 2026 with an estimated substantial completion date of April 30th, 2027. The existing chilled water system shall remain operational until October 1st, 2026. This is a critical facility for the County and it will need to remain occupied and operational during the construction duration, therefore exceptional care and consideration of any disruptions, temporary utilities, noise, dust, odors, etc. will need to be coordinated and approved by the owner 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 Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. A Pre-Bid/Kick-Off Meeting will be held on site on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 10:00AM. It is not required but recommended. Bidders are to meet out in front of the main entrance of the Flathead County Justice Center, located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901. 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 4:00 PM, February 13th, 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 must be submitted to the Commissioners’ Office, located at 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell MT no later than 4:00 PM local time, Monday, February 23rd, 2026. No late, faxed, or emailed Bids will be accepted. Bids are scheduled for opening by the Board of Commissioners at 9:00 AM, February 24th, 2026 in the Commissioners Chambers. All Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, “Flathead County – Justice Center Chiller Replacement and Combustion Air Upgrade”. 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 County. 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 County 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 County. Flathead County is an equal opportunity employer. Pending an acceptable bid, the Board of Commissioners intends to issue a Notice of Award Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Chambers. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of award, the Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a lump sum contract as the basis for contract negotiations and all required insurance certificates. The Successful Bidder will be required to provide commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto combined single liability with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per accident, and proof of workers’ compensation coverage (or an independent contractor’s exemption certificate). Contractors may not contractually limit their liability to lower amounts. A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract will be required within 10 calendar days after contract execution. DATED this 20th day of January, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman  February 27 and March 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  LINCOLN COUNTY KEELER CREEK TEMPORARY BRIDGE PROJECT    Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA Title 7, Chapter 5, Part 43, Lincoln County is requesting proposals for construction services and materials for the Keeler Creek Temporary Bridge Project. Extensive damage to Lake Creek Road at the crossing of Keeler Creek was recently experienced due to winter flooding. The intent of this project is to design and construct a temporary bridge to re-establish travel until a permanent solution can be implemented. This procurement seeks a design-build team to provide integrated design and construction services for the project.    Separate sealed Proposals will be received by Lincoln County at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 until 10:30 am local time on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 am.  Late bids will not be accepted.     The project generally consists of the following: (1) Design of a new one-lane temporary bridge including required structural loading calculations and construction plans, (2) Construction and installation of the new bridge, and (3) Permitting support and coordination with Lincoln County. The anticipated bridge span is approximately 130’-140’ with a desired delivery of early summer.    Interested parties must obtain the Request for Proposals and supplemental information from the County Engineer to be considered responsive. Questions should also be directed to the County Engineer:  Andy Evensen, (406) 885-4064, [email protected].  PUBLISHED IN The Daily Interlake February 27 & March 6, 2026. MNAXLP

NO. 31894 Charles W. Schuyler, Esq. CHARLES W. SCHUYLER, PC 700 SW Higgins Ave. Ste. 111 Missoula, MT 59803 Ph: 406-543-8261 Fax: 406-543-8263 Email: [email protected] Attorney for the Estate of CLIFTON PRICE ZABLOTNEY, a/k/a CLIFTON ZABLOTNEY MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF  CLIFTON PRICE ZABLOTNEY a/ka CLIFTON ZABLOTNEY, aliases, Deceased. Dept. No. D Probate: DP-15-2025-0000271    AMENDED 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 DEVAN ZABLOTNEY, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Charles W. Schuyler, PC, 700 SW Higgins Ave. Ste. 111, Missoula, MT 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 26 day of January 2026. /s/ Devan Zablotney DEVAN ZABLOTNEY Personal Representative March 6, 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31902 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Samaritan House has opened an RFP to solicit bids for renovation work at the shelter. Project proposals are being accepted until 5:00 pm on 03/12/2026. Full bid packets available via email [email protected] or pickup at 124 9th Ave West, Kalispell. March 5, 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31906 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION CANCELLATION WHEREAS, the number of candidates filing a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy for the open trustee positions on the Evergreen School Board of Trustees, District No. 50, Flathead County, State of Montana is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, the trustee election is not necessary. THEREFORE, the necessary 30 day notice is hereby given that the Evergreen School District No. 50, Flathead County, State of Montana, Trustee Election is cancelled. DATED this 4th day of March, 2026.   District Clerk: Samantha Vastbinder March 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________