Legals for May, 17 2026

NO. 32053 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Kalispell City Airport Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to replace and dispose of existing paving and the build-up of the base and sub base per the detailed plans and geotechnical report. The taxiway rehabilitation is approximately 1,244 feet in length and approximately 20 feet in width. The cross section also requires the installation of a geotextile Class 1 fabric per AASHTO M 288.  The City will be posting the plans on QuestCDN and only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and the portal to QuestCDN are located on the City website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00 pm on May 15, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 PM on May 22, 2026.  All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Any bidder wishing further information may contact Kalispell Public Works, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720.  Publish: May 3, and May 17, 2026 Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk May 3, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32060 Susan M. Lacosta  HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP  136 First Ave W Kalispell, Montana 59901  Telephone (406) 755-6919 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THERESIA GILCHRIST, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-119 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 KRISTA A. DALPIAZ, personal representative, return receipt requested; c/o HASH, RUBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP. 136 First Ave. West, Kalispell, Mt. 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. DATED this 14th day of April, 2026 /s/ Krista A. Dalpiaz KRISTA A. DALPIAZ Personal Representative HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP Attorneys for Personal Representative /s/ Susan M. Lacosta Susan M. Lacosta May 3, 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32062 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Swank Enterprises, acting as General Contractor / Construction Manager (“GC/CM”) on behalf of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District (“District/Owner”), is seeking to obtain Directional Drilling services from a qualified firm to support a large sanitary sewer collection systems improvement project along the US Highway 93 corridor between Lakeside, MT and the wastewater treatment plant site. A full version of the RFQ and RFP can be obtained by contacting Swank Enterprises at 406-752-5411. Responses to the RFQ/RFP must be emailed to Travis Lake ([email protected]) and Colin Sassano ([email protected]) prior to the deadline, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time. After that time, GC/CM will no longer accept responses to the RFQ/RFP. The GC/CM intends to use a two-step process to select a Traffic Control subcontractor. In step one, responses to the RFQs 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 their response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) will then be evaluated, taking into consideration both qualifications and cost proposals for the planning and provision of traffic control services on the Lakeside Collection System Improvements project. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received as a result of this RFQ/RFP if it is in the Owner’s best interest to do so.  May 3, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32063 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Swank Enterprises, acting as General Contractor / Construction Manager (“GC/CM”) on behalf of the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District (“District/Owner”), is seeking to obtain Traffic Control services from a qualified firm to support a large sanitary sewer collection systems improvement project along the US Highway 93 corridor between Lakeside, MT and the wastewater treatment plant site.  A full version of the RFQ and RFP can be obtained by contacting Swank Enterprises at 406-752-5411. Responses to the RFQ/RFP must be emailed to Travis Lake ([email protected]) and Colin Sassano ([email protected]) prior to the deadline, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time. After that time, GC/CM will no longer accept responses to the RFQ/RFP. The GC/CM intends to use a two-step process to select a Traffic Control subcontractor. In step one, responses to the RFQs 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 their response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) will then be evaluated, taking into consideration both qualifications and cost proposals for the planning and provision of traffic control services on the Lakeside Collection System Improvements project. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received as a result of this RFQ/RFP if it is in the Owner’s best interest to do so.  May 3, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32069 MONTANA 11th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Flathead COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of Kaliya Parsons, Araiya Parsons, Preston Parsons, Summer Parsons Petitioner Cause No.: DG-26-031GS DG-26-032GS DG-26-033GS Notice of Hearing on  Guardianship of Minor Child DAN WILSON THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO: Tyesha Allen, Allen Parsons NOTICE IS GIVEN to the birth parents of the minor child(ren) above referenced and all other interested persons that Petitioner(s) has/have filed a petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the guardian(s) of the minor child(ren). The hearing on the Petition will be held at Flathead County Justice Center, 420 South Main St. Kalispell, MT in Flathead County on the following date and time: Date: 6/16/2026 at 3:00 p.m. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner(s) being granted.  Date: 5/1/2026  By: /s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk (SEAL) May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32074 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: LOT 19 OF BLOCK 4 OF EMPIRE ESTATES, PHASE 4, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. More commonly known as 35 Rockefeller Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Kendra Anne Mahncke, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title , as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, by Deed of Trust on January 23, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on January 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 200800002059 of Official Records. 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 March 26, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600006219, 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 October 10, 2023, 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 $109,256.16, interest in the sum of $60,557.22, escrow advances of $12,124.99, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,318.87 for a total amount owing of $183,257.24, 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.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2026. 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. MT23229 May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32075 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 3, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot 29B of Sunnyside Subdivision, Phase 2, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 809 Ashley Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901-5535. Wayne E. Olson Jr. and Yuka Adachi Olson, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 2, 2019, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 8, 2019 as Instrument No. 201900013774 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services LLC Assignment Dated: December 5, 2025 Assignment Recorded: December 5, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500026231 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 April 10, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600007442, 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 November 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 $170,351.79, interest in the sum of $4,103.82, escrow advances of $551.20, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $573.38 for a total amount owing of $175,580.19, 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.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2026. 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. MT23763 May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32079 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Derrick Gunther Lyttle Derrick Gunther Lyttle Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-720 NC HEIFI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Derrick Gunther Lyttle to Derrick Gunther Brinkschulte. The hearing will be on 06/17/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: May 5, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32081 INVITATION TO BID HEDGES ELEMENTARY HVAC UPGRADES Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana is requesting Bids for the HEDGES ELEMENTARY HVAC UPGRADES project expected to take place from May of 2026 through September of 2026. The project consists of replacing the existing steam heating plant with a hot water boiler plant alongside all downstream piping and heating terminal units throughout the building.  There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at 3:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. All bidders are to meet at the offices of Morrison-Maierle, Inc, 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT. A visit to the site shall follow. The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, but all bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. All bidding questions shall be directed to Morrison-Maierle, Inc., Sam Kuhlin, at (406) 751-5855 or email to [email protected].  Beginning on May 10, 2026, the Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net” by clicking on the “Projects” tab, then click “View our current projects bidding page” and selecting this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Documents can only be viewed and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, click “Download Project PDF” and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email “[email protected]” for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. Only firms obtaining documents by these methods will be placed on the Planholders List. Sealed Bids will be received by the Kalispell Public Schools Business Services office located at 233 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, until 3:00 PM (local time), Wednesday, May 27, 2026. ONLY BIDS RECEIVED AT THE KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSINESS SERVICES OFFICE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Facsimile Bids will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on the same day at the same location. All Bids will be taken under advisement with final approval coming from the Board of Trustees of Kalispell Public Schools. All Sealed Bids must be plainly marked, “HEDGES ELEMENTARY HVAC UPGRADES” All 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. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 60 days after the bid date. All Bids must include a Bid Security of ten percent (10%) of the maximum Bid price in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, bank draft or Bid Bond payable to Kalispell Public Schools, executed by an acceptable surety. A one-hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a separate Payment Bond will be required upon award of the contract. Montana Tax & Wage Rates: 1. A 1% Montana Gross Receipts Tax is applicable to this Project. 2. The Montana State Prevailing Wage Rates are applicable to this Project. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Kalispell Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and combination of Bids, to waive formalities, and to accept the Bids deemed most advantageous to them. Late Bids will not be opened May 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32082 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: GORDON L. STEWART, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000129-IT 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 Renee L. Seyer, 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 1 day of May, 2026. /s/Renee L. Seyer RENEE L. SEYER, Personal Representative May 10, 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32088 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling an existing seat on the Flathead County Planning Board. Letters of interest are being accepted. This position is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning May 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 and June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32096 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-26-02 A request by The Duncan Living Trust to replace the existing septic system within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead River. The subject property is located at 867 River Bend Drive near West Glacier and can be legally described as Lot 17 of West Glacier Golf Sites in Section 27, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, P.M.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, Friday June 5th, 2026. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning  May 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32103 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, (the “District”) will meet on the 29th day of May, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on increasing water rates for the District. The District Board proposes to increase the current monthly water rate by 7% per meter size and increase sewer rates by 16% per meter size effective July 1, 2026, and to increase the monthly water and sewer rates to follow a 5-year rate increase schedule. The FY 2027 Rate increases are posted below: Proposed Monthly Base Water Charges. FY 2027 BASE WATER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Allowance (Gallons) $/Per Month ¾” 0 $34.12 1” 0 $85.58 1 ½” 0 $171.33 2” 0 $274.32 3” 0 $553.45 4” 0 $857.70 6” 0 $1,715.63 Proposed Monthly Water Volume Charges. FY 2027 VOLUME WATER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Threshold (Gallons) S/ Per Thousand Gallons ¾” 5,000 $1.34 ¾” 15,000 $1.68 ¾” 35,000 $2.52 ¾” >35,000 $3.77 1” 15,000 $1.34 1” 60,000 $1.68 1” 170,000 $2.52 1” >170,000 $3.77 1.5” 25,000 $1.34 1.5” 75,000 $1.68 1.5” 200,000 $2.52 1.5” >200,000 $3.77 2” 40,000 $1.34 2” 90,000 $1.68 2” 240,000 $2.52 2” >240,000 $3.77 3” 50,000 $1.34 3” 100,000 $1.68 3” 250,000 $2.52 3” >250,000 $3.77 4” 80,000 $1.34 4” 175,000 $1.68 4” 440,000 $2.52 4” >440,000 $3.77 Proposed Monthly Base Sewer Charges. FY 2027 SEWER CHARGES (PROPOSED) Meter Size Allowance( GALLONS) $/ Per Month ¾” 5,000 $68.10 1” 13,000 $170.91 1 ½” 25,000 $342.15 2” 40,000 $547.71 3”/Flathead Lake Lodge Rate 75,000 $1027.24 4” 125,000 $1712.47 6” 250,000 $3425.14 FLAT NA $68.10 Sewer Volume - $/Kgal                                       Usage Allowance                                $3.71/Kgal All persons who own property in the District and customers of the District may appear and be heard at the time and place of the hearing. For further information regarding the hearing or the proposed new rates, contact Tyler Hantz, District Manager, at P.O. BOX 1108, Bigfork, MT, 59911 or phone at (406) 837-4566.  Dated this 13th day of May 2026. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT By: /s/ Alida Tinch President May 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32104 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, June 2, 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 Proto Properties LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for an ‘Animal Hospital, Veterinary Clinic’ on property located at 5568 Highway 93 S near Whitefish, Montana. The application and site plan indicate the ‘Animal Hospital; Veterinary Clinic’ will occupy an existing building and utilize existing parking lot near the southwest corner of the property in Building 1 with an existing parking to the north side of the building and would be accessed from an existing access driveway onto 5568 US Highway 93 S near Whitefish. MT. The property totals approximately 9.12 acres and can legally be described as Tract 2A of Certificate of Survey No.23034 in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter in Section 13, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 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, June 2, 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 May 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32106 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION The Columbia Falls Local Government Study Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana. The meeting will start at 6;00 pm with a public education session with a representative from the Local Government Center and the public hearing, where the Commission, will hear formal comment on the recommendation will begin at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the Final Report of the Columbia Falls Local Government Study Commission, which recommends that the voters of the City of Columbia Falls amend the City’s existing plan of government by adopting self-government powers under Montana law. If approved by voters, adoption of self-government powers would provide the City Government with enhanced flexibility to address future community needs while retaining all general government authority currently exercised by the City. The Final Report summarizes the Study Commission’s review process, public survey results, meeting summaries, findings, and recommendations. Following the public hearing and consideration of public input, the Study Commission will adopt the Final Report at its June 17, 2026, meeting, including setting the date for a citywide election on the proposed amendment to the City’s plan of government. Copies of the Final Report are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours and on the City’s website in the Local Government Study Commission section Local Government Study Commission | Columbia Falls, MT Persons may testify at the hearing or submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written comments may be sent to: City Clerk, City of Columbia Falls 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or emailed to [email protected] DATED 17th day of May 2026. May 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________