Legals for October, 2 2022

No. 28901 CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA I N V I T A T I O N F O R B I D S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for: City of Bozeman Municipal Groundwater Test Wells Separate sealed Bids for Construction of the City of Bozeman Municipal Groundwater Test Wells Project will be received by the City Clerk's Office in City Hall, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Suite 201, Bozeman, Montana 59715 until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Late bids will not be considered. Original copies must be submitted; no faxed or electronic bids will be accepted. A.) The physical address for hand-delivery or shipping of bids is: City Clerk's Office, Suite 201, City Hall, North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 B.) The address for USPS mailing of bids is: City Clerk's Office, Suite 201, City Hall, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1230 Project Description: Work to include drilling of a Test Well and Monitoring Well at the Sports Park location near the intersection of Oak Street and Flanders Mill in Bozeman, MT. Subsequent work includes installation of a test pump and equipment to support a 72-hour pumping test of the Test Well. The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the RESPEC office at 3810 Valley Commons Drive #4, Bozeman, MT 59718. The required deposit is $75.00 for a physical copy of the Construction Specifications and Contract Documents booklet, which is non-refundable. The required deposit is $25.00 for a digital copy of the Construction Specifications and Contract Documents booklet, which is non-refundable. Purchase of a physical copy will be required to bid. Purchase of a physical copy will also include a digital copy of the documents. There will be an optional Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, at the RESPEC office at 3810 Valley Commons Drive, #4, Bozeman, MT 59718. The pre-bid conference will include a visit to the construction site at the Bozeman Sports Park if requested by interested attendees. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to register with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the DLI, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTOR is 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 CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Gallatin County and the state of Montana. The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination in the performance of any agreement awarded under this project on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the awarded entity's employees and to all subcontracts. As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity's employees and to all subcontracts. In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under this project and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work "best practices" website, or equivalent "best practices publication" and has read the material. Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a 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 bids. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Bozeman. The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 18th day of September 2022. Mike Maas, Bozeman City Clerk September 18, October 2, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28911 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING WATER RATES FOR THE CORAM COUNTY WATER AND/OR SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Coram County Water and/or Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, (the "District") will meet on the 10th day of October, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at the Coram-West Glacier Fire Hall, 10110 Highway 2 East in Coram, Montana, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on increasing water rates for the District. The District Board proposes to increase the base rate as follows: Current rates DIAMETER BASE RATE 3/4" $53.65 1" $96.04 1 1/4" $148.61 1 1/2" $214.61 2" $383.07 3" $858.43 4" $1,532.83 Proposed rates DIAMETER BASE RATE 3/4" $62.65 1" $112.15 1 1/4" $172.92 1 1/2" $250.60 2" $447.33 3" $1,002.40 4" $1,789.92 The District opened bids for the replacement of a drinking water storage tank, and such bids were higher than initially estimated. Accordingly, the district intends to issue a revenue bond for approximately $740,000 payable over 30 years at 2.50% to finance a portion of the costs of such improvements. The District has obtained grant funds totaling approximately $1,358,674 to pay for approximately 65% of the project costs. The new rates are anticipated to begin November 1, 2022. 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 Cynthia Woods, District Secretary, at P.O. Box 139156, Coram, MT 59913 or phone at (406) 249-4034. Dated this 19th day of September, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORAM COUNTY WATER AND/OR SEWER DISTRICT By: /s/ James Ridenour President September 25, October 2, 2022, MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28904 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Guardianship of Silas Winters: Cassandra Marie Hall Seth Edward Hall, Petitioner Case No.:DG-22-095 Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of a Minor Child AMY EDDY This is notice that Petitioner has asked to become the guardian of a minor child. The hearing will be on 10/25/2022 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:08/31/2022 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ ANISSA NEILS Deputy Clerk of Court September 18, 25, October 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28930 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FLATHEAD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is seeking Proposals from interested firms to provide audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The audits will be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards ("The Yellow Book"), issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The complete RFP packet containing the audit scope, description of services, submittal requirements, selection process, and schedule can be found in its entirety at www.flatheadcountyeda.com. General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Lara Russell, Finance Director, for Montana West Economic Development at 406-257-7711 ext. 6 or lara@dobusinessinmontana.com Submitting Proposals: Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2022. Submissions may be made electronically via email to Lara Russell at lara@dobusinessinmontana.com, or physically delivered to: Flathead County Economic Development Authority c/o Lara Russell, Finance Director 44 2nd Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 The Flathead County Economic Development Authority shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Any changes to this Request for Proposal (RFP) will be in the form of an addendum, which will be furnished to all registered RFP holders and available on the website. FCEDA can reject any and all Proposals. FCEDA can waive any informality or technicality in any submittal received, if FCEDA believes it would serve the best interest of Flathead County. Flathead County Economic Development Authority is an equal opportunity provider and employer. September 30, October 2, 9, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28918 INVITATION TO BID FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT GAS MONITORING PROBES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Flathead County Solid Waste District will receive bids for the construction of the Gas Monitoring Probes Construction Project. The project generally consists of the installation of three (3) new Double - Screened Landfill Gas Monitoring Probes, abandonment of three (3) existing Gas Monitoring Probes, and other miscellaneous items. The proposed project is located in Flathead County, MT, approximately 4.8 miles north of the City of Kalispell, MT. All sealed bids plainly marked "Flathead County Solid Waste District: Gas Monitoring Probes Construction Project" must be delivered to the Flathead County Solid Waste District, 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, Montana 59901, at or before 11:00 a.m., local time Friday, October 14, 2022. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter at the Flathead County Solid Waste District Office. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Flathead County Solid Waste District Office, 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT (406) 758-5773; and designated Plans Exchanges. Digital project bidding documents are available at the SWT Engineering website (www.swteng.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents, Specifications, and Construction Drawings at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must go to Flathead County Solid Waste District at the address stipulated above to obtain "Official" Bidding Documents and to get their name added to the Bidders List. Prime contractors can also contact SWT Engineering (909.390.1328) to obtain "Official" Bidding Documents and get their name added to the Bidders List. A non-refundable deposit of $20.00, made payable to SWT Engineering, will be required to obtain the "Official" Bidding Documents. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed Contract Documents, Specifications, Construction Drawings, and the "Official" Bidding Documents for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, made payable to SWT Engineering, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "Official" Bidding Documents and the Contractor's name has been included on the Bidders List. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Flathead County Landfill, District Office, located at 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT 59901 commencing at 10:00 a.m, local time on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. To ensure that specific requirements identified within the contract documents and specifications are met, attendance of the pre-bid conference is recommended. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County Solid Waste District and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. Completion of the work is required within 45 calendar days after commencement, which can occur prior to, but no later than March 15, 2022 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Solid Waste District. Dated this 21st day of October 2022. Flathead County Solid Waste District Flathead County, Montana By: /S/ David Prunty, Public Works Director September 25, October 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28933 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on February 1, 2023, 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: The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 682 Hankinson Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901. Elisha Hankinson and Will Hankinson, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Glacier Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 12, 2018, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 12, 2018 as Instrument No. 201800029907, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Arvest Central Mortgage Company Assignment Dated: June 14, 2022 Assignment Recorded: August 4, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202200020467 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 August 18, 2022 as Instrument No. 202200021962, 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 March 1, 2022, 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 $195,107.67, interest in the sum of $6,704.85, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,601.05 for a total amount owing of $203,413.57, 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. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 22nd day of September, 2022. 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. MT11635 October 2, 9, 16, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28924 INVITATION TO BID Shingle roof replacement at Hedges Elementary Kalispell Public Schools is seeking a Request for Proposals (RFP) from interested parties for the replacement of the shingle roof at: -Hedges Elementary 827 4th Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell Public Schools will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m., local time, October 10, 2022, for the replacement of the shingle roof at Hedges Elementary School. All bids should be mailed and received or delivered by the above time to Denise Williams, Business Director, at the administration office of Kalispell Public Schools, 233 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bids will be opened and read publicly at 2:00 p.m. The work consists of: Removing, disposing, and replacing of entire section of shingled roofing. Include ice and water shield along eaves and valleys, new drip metal, installation of starter shingles along eaves and rakes, remove, dispose and replacement of rain gutters and down spouts with heavy duty rod and bolt hangers and remove and reinstall existing heat tape. Shingles are to be green architectural with enhanced wind nailing and matching accessories. Remove, dispose of and install new gravity vent tops as needed. Remove, dispose of and install six (6) new sky lights on the TPO flat roof. Remove, dispose of and install new transition metal between shingles and TPO flat roof with new metal seal and seal with white EPDM cover strips. Work will need to be completed within 3 weeks after awarding the bid. Copies of the Bid Package will be available for review by qualified Bidders by contacting the following: Greg Naslund Kalispell Public Schools Office: (406) 751-3979 Cell: (916)-436-6949 naslundg@sd5.k12.mt.us A mandatory Pre-Bid walk though will be conducted at Hedges Elementary, 827 4th Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 at 10:00 a.m. October 4, 2022. Each bidder shall have a current Montana Public Contractor's License of the proper class, as defined and set forth in Montana Code Annotated. The project is also subject to Montana State Prevailing Wage Rate requirements. Kalispell Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and to accept any bid which it deems most advantageous. Greg Naslund, Director of Facilities Kalispell Public Schools 233 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Sept. 25, and Oct. 2, 2022 MNAXLP

No. 28899 Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Christian Martin: Christian Martin, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-22-148 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Christian Israel Martin to Enkidu Anunngal- Drudkh. The hearing will be on 10/13/2022 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date:09/06/2022 LYN FRICKER Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ MARY RENSVOLD Deputy Clerk of Court September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28934 Public Notice: Notice of Application for Air Quality Permit (Pursuant to Section 75-2-211, MCA, and Rule 208, Section 5 of Flathead County Air Pollution Control Program, OPEN BURNING, Montana Rockworks, INC. has filed or will file on or about 10/3/22 an application for a conditional air quality open burning permit from the Environmental Health Services Division, Flathead City-County Health Department. Applicant seeks approval of application to open burn wood pallets (broken beyond repair), at 11190 HWY 2 West, N1/2 of s11-T26N-R25W Tract 1; & 1107 Rose Crossing, S1/4SE1/4 of S21-T29N-R21W Tract 2JA, Flathead County, Montana. Any Member of the public with questions or who wishes to receive notice of the Department's determination, and the location where a copy of the application and the Department's analysis of it can be reviewed, or to submit comments on the application, must contact the Flathead City-County Health Department, Environmental Health Service Division at 1035 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901, Phone (406) 751-8130. Any comments on the application must be submitted to the Department within 20 days after publication of this notice or filing of the application. The Department's decision to approve or deny an application for a Conditional Open Burning Permit may be reviewed by the Board of Health according to the following procedure: When the Division approves or denies the application for a Conditional Open Burning Permit under this section, a person who is affected by the Department's decision may request a hearing before the Board, within 3 days after the Department renders its final decision. The Department's decision on the application is not final unless 3 days have elapsed and there is no request for a hearing under this section. The filing of a request for a hearing may postpone the effective date of the Department's decision. October 2, 9, 16, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28931 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES Jobs Now Inc., dba Montana West Economic Development is a not-for-profit economic development organization located in Kalispell, Montana, and is requesting proposals for audit services under the Single Audit Act and OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The RFP packet can be found on our website at www.dobusinessinmontana.com, or you may contact Lara Russell, Finance Director, at 406-257-7711, ext. 6, or by email at lara@dobusinessinmontana.com. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m., November 1, 2022. September 30, October 2, 9, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________