Legals for October, 4 2026

NO. 32348 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate bids for construction of the O’Brien Avenue Railroad Crossing Water Main Project will be received by the City of Whitefish at the office of 418 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT until 3:00 PM local time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud.  Pre-Bid Inquiries should be directed to CR Leisinger with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. at 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, Montana, 59901; Telephone (406) 751-5864; Email “[email protected]”.   The project generally consists of the following major items:  • Replacement of the existing 12” cast iron water main from O’Brien Ave to Edgewood PI, with 1,035 linear feet of new 12” diameter C151 ductile iron pipe and fittings. • Installation of approximately 312 linear feet of 24” diameter steel casing jack and bore across BNSF railway right-of-way and installing associated cathodic protection. • Abandoning existing water main in-place under the BNSF railway right-of-way (existing water main under the railroad tracks will be abandoned by pressure grouting). • Installation of 334 linear feet of new 8” diameter C900 PVC pipe and fittings along Railway St.  • Asphalt replacement along water main installation on O’Brien Ave, Railway St, and in parking lot south of Edgewood Pl. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net” by hovering over the “CONTACT US” tab, then click “PROJECTS BIDDING”, 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. Bidding documents can be downloaded for a fee of $40. Only firms obtaining documents by these methods will be placed on the Planholders List. Hard copies of the Project Plans and Specifications are not available for purchase. This project will be utilizing vBid. vBid is QuestCDN’s online bidding service that streamlines the bidding process for owners and solicitors, allowing an effective and efficient way to build and accept bids through a secure online network. The cost per bidder is an additional $75.00. Hard copy bids will not be accepted. All addenda will be issued through QuestCDN. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to review and acknowledge all addendums prior to submitting a bid. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of the Owner at 418 E. 2nd Street in Whitefish, MT at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Interested CONTRACTORS are strongly encouraged to attend. 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 payable to City of Whitefish, 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), and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Columbia Falls. The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Whitefish, Montana this  13th day of  September, 2026. Address: 418 E. Second Street Whitefish, MT 59937 September 13 and October 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32360 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jennie Annalise Cook: Jennie Annalise Cook, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1188 PAUL SULLIVAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jennie Annalise Cook to Annalise Jennie Pritchard. The hearing will be on 10/28/26 at 9:00 AM. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: September 15, 2026 /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court (SEAL) September 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32362 Karl K. Rudbach  HASH, RUD BACH, HUTCHI SON & MURRAY, PLLP  136 1st Avenue West  Kalispell, MT 59901  Telephone: (406) 755-6919  [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Repre sentatives  MONTANA ELEVENTH  JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,  FLATHEAD COUNTY  In the Matter of the Estate of  WILLIAM STERLING TUSTIN a/k/a WILLIAM S. TUSTIN, Deceased.  No. DP-26-243 NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that the undersigned have been  appointed co-personal repre sentatives 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 no tice or said claims will be forever  barred.  Claims must either be mailed  to Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison  & Murray, PLLP, 136 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court.  Dated this 15th day of Septem ber, 2026. /s/ Jeannie Marie Tustin Jeannie Marie Tustin, Personal  Representative  HASH, RUD BACH, HUTCHI SON & MURRAY, PLLP  By:/s/ Karl K. Rudbach Karl K. Rudbach Attorneys for Personal Repre sentative September 20, 27 and October 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32363 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:     MARY ANN MCCLAMROCH BRANDEHOFF, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-245 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 Brian C. Tanko, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 15TH day of September, 2026. /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, Personal Representative September 20, 27 and October 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32374 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: KAREN M. KLEIV, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-231 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 Christopher J. Kleiv, 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 19th day of July, 2026. /s/Christopher J. Kleiv CHRISTOPHER J. KLEIV, Personal Representative September 27 and October 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32375 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ.  Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103 P.O. Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JOHN MILTON WALTER, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000248-II HON. DANNI COFFMAN District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 GLENN WALTER and BARBARA J. SCHULTZ, the Co-Personal Representatives, c/o Tanko Law Office, PO Box 2573, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 11day of September, 2026. /s/ Glenn Walter GLENN WALTER, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Barbara J, Schultz BARBARA J. SCHULTZ, Co-Personal Representative September 27 and October 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32378 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for two (2) Summit White 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT (RST) OR GMC Sierra 1500 SLE (Elevation) with specific options included. Full bidding instructions including options, and bid security requirements can be found online at kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Building Department Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Bids will then be read aloud in the City Hall, first floor conference room at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756.   September 27 and October 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32379 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:CHARLES DALE PIERCE, Deceased. Probate Case No. DP-26249. 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 claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Kyle Pierce, at 3805 Highland CT, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 22nd day of September, 2026. September 27 and October 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

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. 32394 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re Greenfield Irrigation District’s Petition to Set Terms and Conditions for a Qualifying Small Power Production Facility Docket 2026.06.037 September 30, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing 1. On June 2, 2026, Greenfields Irrigation District (“GID”) filed a Petition to Set Terms and Conditions pursuant to Montana Code Annotated §§ 69-3-603 Through -604 (“Petition”) with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”).  2. On July 6, 2026, NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) timely moved to intervene in this proceeding, without objection, and is therefore a party. See Mont. Admin. R. 38.2.2407(2)–(5).  3. Greenfields is the developer of the 3-megawatt Arnold Coulee Hydroelectric Project, which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission certified as a qualifying small power production facility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Greenfields states it has been unable to agree with NorthWestern on contract terms regarding the proper Point of Delivery (“POD”) for the project. The central point of dispute is the physical and commercial location of the POD, with Greenfields advocating for a POD located at the Bole Substation and NorthWestern proposing the POD be located in Great Falls. 4. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Petition. The public hearing will commence on October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s Bollinger Conference Room, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana, and continue day-to-day as necessary through 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026. The Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov/livestream) will have a link to a live stream of the hearing.  5. The purpose of the hearing is to receive evidence (testimony and exhibits) concerning GID’s Petition. Testimony will be subject to cross-examination. The Commission will evaluate GID’s Petition and evidence presented by GID and NorthWestern under applicable legal standards. The parties may waive formal proceedings pursuant to Montana Code Annotated § 2-4-603.  6. The Commission will provide an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of each hearing day. Comment may be provided in person, by telephone, or by videoconference. Commenters participating remotely must sign up to receive participation instructions. To sign up, please contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150 or [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before you intend to comment. All comments received will be public records. Personal or private information should not be included in comments. Any person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to provide public comment or to attend or participate in the hearing should contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150. 7. Copies of GID’s Petition are publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket 2026.06.037. Copies may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings in contested cases are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help. 8. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED September 30, 2026, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff. JEFF WELBORN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner DR. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner KIRK BUSHMAN, Commissioner October 4, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32395 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of      RONDA M. KOESTLER Deceased. Case No. DP-15-2026-0000244-II NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lorine Williams has been appointed as 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 of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 25th day of September 2026. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  October 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________