Legals February 9, 2020

No. 26741 INVITATION TO BID DEPOT PARK - PHASE III Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:00 AM, local time, Tuesday, February 18. 2020, for construction of Depot Park - Phase III. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. Depot Park - Phase III includes a Base Bid and Additive Alternative. The Base Bid is for surfacing improvements to Central Avenue from Railway Street to Depot Street and the westerly portion of Depot Street and re-landscaping of the northwest quadrant of Depot Park. The proposed work generally includes asphalt removal, placement of new gravel and asphalt, concrete curb and sidewalks, minor storm drain improvements, retaining wall and hand rail, concrete seat wall, installation of site amenities including resetting of a statue, new street lights, landscaping, and other miscellaneous improvements. The Additive Alternative is for constructing a shared-use path north of the O'Shaughnessy Center, from Central Avenue westerly to the MDT Right-of-Way and Baker Avenue. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Parks and Recreations Department, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)863-2460; Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana, (406)-752-5025; Robert Peccia and Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana, (406)-447-5000; Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, 2303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888; Helena Plans Exchange, 1530 Cedar Street, Suite C, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-2679. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates web site (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an "official" Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the "official" Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the "official" Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "official" Bid Proposal form and the Contractor's name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 20, 2020. Completion of the work is required within 60 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk January 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26759 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BIGFORK ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 956EC) on January 29, 2020 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) / SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) / SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: A tract of land in the North half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2SE1/4) of Section 13, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, also known as: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 10904. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 29th day of January, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26791 BOARD VACANCY: FLATHEAD COUNTY FAIR COMMISSION The Flathead County Fair Commission has a vacancy to fill one unexpired term that will begin upon appointment and continue through December 31, 2020. The Fair Commission is responsible to hold an annual Fair in Kalispell, Montana and to engage in the maximum use of facilities with activities that further the development of the Fairgrounds for public use, thereby promoting agricultural, educational, business, and cultural growth of Flathead County. Meetings take place at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. Individuals should submit a letter of interest to the Flathead County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, prior to 5:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2020. Letters may also be emailed to malbertson@flathead.mt.gov. For additional information, please call 758-5537. February 9, 16, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26783 INVITATION TO BID FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROSS HALL AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER 2020 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT 777 GRANDVIEW DRIVE, KALISPELL, MT 59901 Flathead Valley Community College is requesting Bids from qualified Roofing Contractors for the 2020 Roof Replacement Project, consisting of roof replacements on the Ross Hall and Learning Resource Center buildings on campus. The Roof Replacement Project of both buildings are to be completed during the summer of 2020. The project is located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT. The anticipated construction start is no sooner than Monday, May 18, 2020 with a completion date no later than Friday, August 21, 2020. 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, February 10, 2020. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on site on Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted on site. Those attending are to meet at the main entrance of The Administration Building located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT. The deadline for all subcontractors and supplier RFIs and substitution requests is 1:00pm local time, Wednesday, February 19th, 2020. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell Billings, Brady Gauer, at 406.896.6142 or emailed to bradygauer@cushingterrell.com. Please Cc Calvin Pippin of Flathead Valley Community College on any correspondence to Cushing Terrell. Calvin's email is cpippin@fvcc.edu. Sealed Bids will be received by the Business Services Office, BH/SCA Building, c/o Calvin Pippin until 2:00 PM local time, Friday, February 28th, 2020. 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 - 2020 Roof Replacement Project". 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 cashiers 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. 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. February 9, 16, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26736 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ashley Powell: Ashley Powell, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-1331D DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Ashley Lynae Powell to Ashley Lynae Evans. The hearing will be on 02/18/2020 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 26, 2019 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARAH ARRIGONI Deputy Clerk of Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26744 Christine S. Kroemer Address: PO Box 2958 Kalispell, MT 59903 Phone: (406) 885-5983 Petitioner Pro Se MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Floyd L. Welty, DECEASED Cause No. DP-2020-12B NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS 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 Christine S. Kroemer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, P.O. Box 2958, Kalispell, Montana, 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. 01/21/2020 /s/ Christine S. Kroemer Personal Representative January 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26758 Kalispell Area Transportation Plan Listening Sessions The City of Kalispell in cooperation with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is in the process of updating the Kalispell Area Transportation Plan, titled Move 2040. Move 2040 will consider all modes of transportation, not just automobiles. Considerations will be given to improving a range of mobility options such as biking, walking and public transportation. Move 2040 will outline a full range of needed improvements to meet projected transportation demands to the year 2040. This will include a recommended list of affordable transportation solutions to address needs for the Kalispell Area. Move 2040 will be supported through a comprehensive public engagement process. Phase I of Move 2040 involves three (3) Listening Sessions to gather input on Needs, Issues, Ideas and Strengths regarding transportation in the Kalispell area. Listening Sessions are scheduled for the following times and locations: February 12th - 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce February 13th - 9:00 to 10:30 am - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce February 13th - 5:30 to 7:00pm - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Listening sessions are open to the public. All are encouraged to attend to share your thoughts and insights into the future of transportation in the Kalispell area through the development of Move 2040. Issues and Needs Survey Interested persons are encouraged to participate in the Issues and Needs survey which is available through the project website at kalispellmove2040.com. The survey provides the opportunity to provide interactive comments about transportation needs in the Kalispell area. More information can be found online at www.kalispellmove2040.com Those not able to participate in person are encouraged to send comments to the attention of the Project Manager Wade Kline at wade.kline@kljeng.com or by mail at 1830 3rd Avenue E #202, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Written comments need to be received by February 27, 2020. February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26761 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Dena Denyse Buzick: Dena Denyse Buzick, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-045B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Dena Denyse Buzick to Dena Denyse Bryant. The hearing will be on 03/04/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:January 24, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26762 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Tammy Joy Preston: Tammy Joy Preston, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-013B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Tammy Joy Preston to Tamacina Joy Preston. The hearing will be on 03/04/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:January 10, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26763 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Wanda Jean Flores: Wanda Jean Flores, Petitioner Cause No. DV-2020-012C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Wanda Jean Flores to Wanda Jean Lil Kannenberg. The hearing will be on 03/11/2020 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:January 8, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ TRUDY J BLAYLOCK Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26782 Zane K. Sullivan Jenna P. Lyons DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 201 Missoula Montana, 59802 Telephone: (406) 728-0810 Email: zsullivan@dmllaw.com; jlyons@dmllaw.com afrancisco@dmllaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY JOHN KENNETH WATSON and JAY CAMERON WATSON Plaintiffs, v. GEOFF REYNOLDS, DEVRA WEST, CORPORATIONS 1-10, and JOHN DOES 1-10, inclusive of persons, known or unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the personal property described in the Complaint below which is adverse to Plaintiff's ownership or a cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such a claim or possible claim be present or contingent. Defendants. Dept. No. Judge Dan Wilson Cause No. DV-15-2019- 0001364-QT ORDER FOR SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION This matter coming on regularly to be heard by the Court upon the motion by Plaintiff for an order of this court directing that the Defendant in this action be served with summons by publication thereof in the form and manner provided by law, and it appearing from the files and records herein and the affidavit submitted in support of said motion, that the Defendant cannot with due diligence be found within the State of Montana or otherwise ascertained, and that in consequence, service should be made upon Defendant by publication. It is further apparent that the object of the Plaintiff's action is a quiet title action in Flathead County, Montana, particularly described in the Complaint filed herein, and that all of the defendants are necessary parties to this action, and the Court being fully advised. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant in this action be served with Summons by Publication thereof in the manner required by law, by being published once each week for three successive weeks in a weekly newspaper of general circulation in Flathead County, Montana. DONE IN OPEN COURT this 5th day of February, 2020. Dan Wilson District Court Judge February 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26755 NOTICE OF BIGFORK COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Bigfork County Water & Sewer District, Montana (the "District"), that pursuant to a certain resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board on December 26, 2019, which resolution is available for public inspection, a mail ballot special election of the registered voters owning or residing in the District will be held on February 26, 2020 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether or not the Board shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the District in the amount not to exceed $5,330,000, bearing interest at a rate to be determined by the Board and payable over a period of not more than 20 years, for the purpose of paying for the costs of water system improvements consisting of a new 750,000 gallon storage tank, an access road to that storage tank, approximately 8,000 feet of transmission line and drain line, system rehabilitation, related improvements, and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds (the "Project"). The Bonds will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied against all property in the District. All of the property in the District will be benefited by the Project and the owners of such property as well as all registered electors of the District shall be entitled to vote. If approved, based on the most recent assessed values of taxable property in the District and based on interest rates currently available, the bonds issued in their maximum authorized amount would result in an estimated annual tax on a home with an assessed value of $100,000 of $43.94 and on a home with an assessed value of $200,000 of $87.88. The property included in the District is described as: All the real property included with the boundaries of the Bigfork County Water & Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, since its incorporation on November 27, 1984, as amended from time-to-time and as identified by certificates on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana and in the office of the Montana Secretary of State under file number D059773 The special election shall be by mail ballot and shall be conducted by the office of the Flathead County Election Administrator, 40 11th St W #230, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. Questions about the Project, or the need therefore, shall be directed to the District General Manager, Julie Spencer, at (406) 837-4566 Dated this 27th day of January, 2020 FLATHEAD COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR /S/Debbie Pierson by Monica Eisenzimer February 2, 9, 16, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26780 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on March 5, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Logan State Park Boat Ramp Improvements Project, FWP # 7136353 Near Happy's Inn, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT THE LOGAN STATE PARK PARKING LOT. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND. If you would like any further information, please contact Jon Maxwell, P.E. at (406) 841-4002. All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA February 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26752 The City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for Consulting and Design Services for Irrigation and Landscape. Services include an Irrigation Audit and an Irrigation and Landscape Plan. The deadline for the submission of proposals is 4:00 pm on Friday February 21, 2020. The full Request for Proposals can be found on the City of Whitefish's website (http://www.cityofwhitefish.org/business/rfps-and-bids.php ) or picked up at the Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department (418 E. Second St., Whitefish, MT). February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26781 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 7:10 PM, in the City Council Chambers, located at 418 E Second St., Whitefish, MT, the City Council will conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving public input regarding approving fees for team recreation programs. Individuals may appear or submit written testimony at the hearing to comment on the proposed fees. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk, PO Box 158, Whitefish, MT, or emailed to mhowke@cityofwhitefish.org. Additional information regarding the recreation programs fees may be obtained by visiting the Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department office, 418 E Second St., Whitefish, MT or by calling 863-2470. February 9, 16, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________