Legals for November, 1 2026

NO. 32386 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Services for Water and Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study and Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Impact Fee Study. The City of Kalispell is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified professional service firms to complete a comprehensive water and wastewater cost of service and rate study; update the City’s water and wastewater impact fees; and develop or update the City’s stormwater impact fee. The SOQ must be uploaded electronically through QuestCDN no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 13, 2026. Further RFQ directions including the anticipated scope of services, requirements, and selection criteria, and the portal to QuestCDN are available on the city website at kalispell.com/bids.aspx. General questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Susie Turner, P.E., at (406) 758-7852 or [email protected]. When applicable, responses to questions will be posted through the QuestCDN Q&A system for all registered RFQ holders. October 4 and November 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32410 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sarah Lynn Clark: Sarah Lynn Clark, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1435 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sarah Lynn Clark to Sarah Clark Heinzig. The hearing will be on 12/22/26 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/029/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32413 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Holden Ignatious Roberts: Holden Ignatious Roberts, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1530 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Holden Ignatious Roberts to Holden Ignatious Cirque. The hearing will be on 11/17/26 at 8:30am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/07/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32414 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kali McPherson St.Germain: Kali McPherson St.Germain, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1529 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kali McPherson St.Germain to Kali McPherson-St.Germain Cirque. The hearing will be on 11/18/26 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 10/07/2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32419 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Emily Dawn Hyde: Emily Dawn Hyde, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1480 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Emily Dawn Hyde to Emiya Rose Murphy. The hearing will be on 12/9/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 10, 2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Cassandra Loveless Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32421 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 vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Lakeshore Regulations Subcommittee, Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning & Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Lakeside Community Council, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. Positions will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. To apply for any of these positions, please submit a letter of interest containing your legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number, qualifications, and the specific board/committee you are applying for.  Letters should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 [email protected] All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2026.   For additional information and specific qualifications please visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning October 18, 21, 25, 28 and November 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32432 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Alyssa Roth: Alyssa Roth, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1463 NC AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Alyssa Rae Roth to Alyssa Rae. The hearing will be on 12/15/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 9, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Cassandra Loveless Deputy Clerk Of Court (SEAL) October 25 and November 1, 8, 15, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32433 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of the Two-Mile Bridge Repair Project will be received by the Flathead County Board of County Commissioners at 800 S Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 until 4:00 PM local time on Monday, November 30, 2026. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse at 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, 59901.  Pre-bid inquiries should be directed to C.R. Leisinger of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., Telephone 406-751-5864 or [email protected]. The project consists of removal, disposal, and replacement of two damaged beams and repair of one other damaged beam in span 1, full deck, sidewalk, and barrier replacement over span 1, removal and replacement of the north wingwall and portions of the backwall at abutment 1, and other miscellaneous work necessary to restore the 2-Mile Drive Bridge (MDT Structure No. 07038) to its original condition as it was before the vehicle impact. The 2-Mile Drive Bridge is in Flathead County and carries 2-Mile Drive over the Kalispell Bypass. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net” by clicking on the “About” tab, scroll down to “Projects Bidding”, then click “View our current projects bidding page”. Select 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 $40. Only firms obtaining documents by this method will be placed on the Planholders List.  In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: Montana Plans Exchange at Montanabid.com. There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting held at the offices of Morrison-Maierle at 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT 59901 at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A tour of the project site(s) will be conducted after the meeting.  CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors bidding on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). CONTRACTOR’s are required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR(s) or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the State of Montana in accordance with the schedule of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry included in the Project Manual. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond from surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana payable to Flathead County, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Construction Performance Bond and a Construction (Labor and Materials) Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of Flathead County. The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Kalispell, Montana this 20th day of October 2026. Board of County Commissioners Flathead County, Montana /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell Address: 800 S. Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 October 25 and November 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32434 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: TONYA BUMBARGER, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-00240 HON. DAN WILSON 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 Arielle Mast, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 28th day of October, 2026. /s/ Arielle Mast ARIELLE MAST, Personal Representative October 25 and November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32447 At a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Creston School District #9, Flathead County, Montana, held 10 September 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Creston School, the following resolution was approved: Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of Creston School District #9, Flathead County, Montana, will dispose of equipment and property because they have become undesirable, or unsuitable for school purposes of the district. A taxpayer may make an appointment to view the materials with the Maintenance Director available at Creston School District Office, 4495 Montana 35, Kalispell MT 59901. A taxpayer may appeal this resolution of the Trustees during the two-week period following this publication. November 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32448 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-26-20 A request by Andrew Hyde, PE, of Carver Engineering on behalf of Michael & Lillian Olsen of the Olsen Living Trust to permit previously constructed shop building and pothole filling (FPT-25-04) and the proposed installation of a wooded privacy fence, all within the Zone AE 100-year floodplain of Flathead River Overflow 3. The subject project is located at 308 E Evergreen Dr near Evergreen, Montana, and is legally described as 215 McDowell Dr near Bigfork, Montana and legally described as Lot 4 in Block 2 of Bernards Park, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record on the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of 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 Thursday, November 20, 2026. /s/Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director & Floodplain Administrator Flathead County Planning & Zoning November 1, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32449 GRANT S. SNELL JASMINE J. BAIER  CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 219 East Center Street  P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone:(406) 752-6644 Facsimile:(406) 752-5108 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of David Karmilovich, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000278-II District Judge: Danni Coffman NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stephen Karmilovich 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 months after the date this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. Dated: October 21, 2026. /s/ Stephen Karmilovich Stephen Karmilovich, Personal Representative of the Estate of David Karmilovich November 1, 8, 15, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32450 INVITATION TO BID – ROOF REPLACEMENT The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Roof Replacement at Buffalo Hills Golf Course. The project consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, disposal, and incidentals required to remove and dispose of the existing cedar roofing and install a complete synthetic cedar shake roofing system. Further bidding requirements, plans, and specifications can be viewed at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Roof Replacement at Buffalo Hills Golf Course. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 PM local time on November 19, 2026, after which bids will be opened and read aloud in the first-floor conference room, City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the second-floor conference room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell MT 59901 at 2:00 PM Monday, November 16, 2026. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Any bidder wishing further information may contact the City of Kalispell Parks Department, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-858-6081. November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32451 NOTICES OF TAXES DUE Notice is hereby given that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable before 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026, or within 30 days after the notice is postmarked, whichever is later, and that unless paid prior to that time the amount then due will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. And that one half of all taxes levied and assessed will be due and payable on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2027, and that unless paid prior to that time the taxes will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes are to be paid at the County Treasurer’s Office, 290 North Main, Kalispell, Montana, or mailed to Flathead County Treasurer 290 North Main Ste A, Kalispell MT 59901, or online at https://taxes.flatheadcounty.gov  Adele Krantz Flathead County Treasurer November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32452 ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Bigfork Fire District, is seeking a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) from firms qualified to provide General Contractor and Construction Manager services for the construction of public fire department facilities. This single announcement shall cover both the RFQ and RFP process. Copies of this RFQ/P announcement are available on the Bigfork Fire Department’s website at www.bigforkfire.com All submissions must be provided as hard copy documents with an accompanying USB drive containing electronic copies of all documents. All documents must be submitted in sealed envelopes as described in this announcement. Emails or other digital submissions will not be accepted. The RFQ/P submissions must be received by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST at the Bigfork Fire Department, 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911. It is the sole responsibility of the submitting party to ensure that proposals are complete and received prior to the closing time as late submittals will not be accepted. Hand delivery is encouraged. Do not rely upon the post office or parcel carriers for delivery. Questions relating to the RFQ/P should be directed to: Jeremy Patton, Fire Chief, (406) 837-4590, [email protected].  November 1, 8, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________