Legals February 16, 2020

No. 26802 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for Sidewalk and Curbing Construction for the Year Ending December 31, 2020. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to remove and replace, or construct concrete sidewalk, curbing, gutters, driveway approaches and restorative seeding. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Further bidding requirements and a link to QuestCDN is available at: https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Plans and specifications can be examined beginning TUESDAY, February 18th, 2020, through QuestCDN. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 04, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 04, 2020 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26803 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Chip Seal Project for the Year Ending December 31, 2020. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to chip seal approximately 1.99 miles of City Streets. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Plans and specifications will be available through QuestCDN beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Bid requirements and a link to QuestCDN are located at https://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 Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26798 INVITATION TO BID STATE PARK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PHASE II Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:30 AM, local time, Thursday, March 5, 2020, for construction of the State Park Road Reconstruction Project - Phase II. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Whitefish, Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. The proposed work involves the reconstruction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of State Park Road from Haugen Heights Road to the railroad tracks. The proposed work generally includes roadway excavation and placement of new gravel and asphalt, a concrete path on one side of the roadway, new storm drain systems, new street lights, and other miscellaneous improvements. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Department of Public Works, 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 $150.00, 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 the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 26, 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 13, 2020. Completion of the work is required within 128 calendar days. The project will consist of two parts. The City is prepared to issue a summer shutdown on this project once all the Part One work has been completed. Part Two is expected to be completed during the Fall of 2020. 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 February 16, 23, March 1, 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. 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. 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 _________________________