Legals for April, 7 2024

NO. 30103 NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of School District No. 20 (Kila), Flathead County (the “District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 14, 2024, an election of the registered voters of the District will be held by mail ballot election on May 7, 2024 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Eight Million and No/100 Dollars ($8,000,000.00), for the purpose of paying the costs of improving, equipping, and furnishing Kila School facilities, to include: expanding the school to include a secure main entrance, classrooms, an academic multipurpose space, and student restrooms; making electrical, mechanical, and structural upgrades and other necessary repairs or improvements to the existing school facility; making site improvements that include enlarging parking, improving the student drop off area and campus safety and security, and installing a new septic system; related improvements and costs; and paying the costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds.   Each series of the bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years. If the bond election passes, based on the taxable value of the District, the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $144.99 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $434.97 in the first year, and of $500,000 would increase by $724.95 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The election will be conducted by the District Clerk solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the District on April 18, 2024, and must be returned by each voter either by mail to the District Clerk’s Office, Kila School, P.O. Box 40, Kila, MT 59920, or in person to the District Clerk’s Office, Kila School, 395 Kila Road, Kila, Montana, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 19, 2024 through May 6, 2024. On Election Day, May 7, 2024, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the District Clerk’s Office, Kila School, 395 Kila Road, Kila, Montana, which will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the District Clerk by 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 2024 in order to be counted.  All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the District Clerk as soon as the ballots are available and until 8:00 p.m. Election Day; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on May 6, 2024, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the District Clerk requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by personally appearing at the office of the District Clerk’s Office, Kila School, located at 395 Kila Road, Kila, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the District Clerk by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 8, 2024. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late and vote in the election by appearing in person at the office of the Flathead County Election Administrator located at 40 11th Street West, Suite 230, in Kalispell, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to 8 p.m. on May 7, 2024. DATED this 14th day of February, 2024. /s/Sharon Leach District Clerk April 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30211 On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via Zoom, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2024 DOE State Plan Application”. The link to the Zoom webinar is https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82496289541?pwd=V213UUxMQ2JTS1V0Zi9yUWdLazR0dz09. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. March 28, 29, 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30212 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Alana Myers Petitioner, vs Jamie Miscampbell Keith Seefeldt Respondent. Your Case No. DV-23-1229 ROBERT B ALLISON Summons for Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. The action is brought to obtain damages to property of petitioner stolen furniture by Respondent and past due rent.  DATED this 8th day of February, 2024 PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court By: /s/ Michelle Davis Deputy Clerk March 24, 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30200 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2023 Flathead County Hell Roaring Creek Culvert Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete the culvert slip lining rehabilitation of approximately 62 feet of existing 72-inch CMP culvert under East Lake Shore Drive. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request from the office of Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA), 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 752-5025. Contact Robert Peccia & Associates for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, www.rpa-hln.com/projects-bidding , 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 Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact Robert Peccia & Associates at (406) 752-5025. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of Robert Peccia & Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 PM, local time, on Monday, April 15, 2024. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 AM, local time, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to Flathead County. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the County, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, enter into a contract, and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 19th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl     Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30217 LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. There is currently a  five-year vacancy that runs July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.   The job description can be viewed at ImagineIF-Libraries-Trustee-Job-Description.pdf (imagineiflibraries.org). An application packet is required and is available by calling Teri Dugan at 758-5821. Your letter of interest and application packet should be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 or emailed to dmagar@flathead.mt.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024.    April 7, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30222 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH 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. 837FG) on March 26, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a por-tion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) are described as: Parcel 1: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 17314, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the SE ¼ of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Parcel 2: A 60-foot easement as described in Easement recorded March 1, 1977 as Instrument No. 2409 and as depicted on Certificate of Survey No. 1964. A 60-foot Private Road and Utility Easement granted in Quitclaim Deed recorded May 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-151-11170, and depicted on Certificate of Survey No. 12739 and Certificate of Survey No. 17314, records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 and R-2.5 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 on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website, at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. The zoning amendment application and other documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Of¬fice 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 comment to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District. Within 30 days after the expiration of the comment period, the Board of County Commissioners may in its discretion pass the resolution amending the Highway 93 North Zoning District. DATED this 26th day of March 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30223 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HODGSON ROAD 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. 819G) on March 26, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a por-tion of the Hodgson Road Zoning District from SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural to SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural to SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural are described as: A tract of land situated, lying and being in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as Tract 3A on Certificate of Survey No. 6366 and Tract 1 on Certificate of Survey No. 9495. 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 on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. The zoning amendment application and other 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 comment to the change proposed for a portion of the Hodgson Road Zoning District. Within 30 days after the expiration of the comment period, the Board of County Commissioners may in its discretion pass the resolution amending the Hodgson Road Zoning District. DATED this 26th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30230 CALL FOR BIDS - AMENDED City of Columbia Falls, Montana WWTP Improvements General Notice City of Columbia Falls (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements Project HDR Project Number 10330911 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City of Columbia Falls City Hall located at 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 until Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Original copies must be submitted; no faxed or electronic bids will be accepted.  The Project includes the following Work: 1. Expansion of the existing bioreactor from a 3-stage A2O process to a 5-stage Bardenpho process. Work includes the addition of a post-anoxic zone, a post-aerobic zone, and associated equipment. 2. Furnishing a supplemental carbon unit.  3. Mixed liquor recycle (MLR) piping improvements.  4. Provide new redundant high speed aeration blower.  5. Provide new redundant sludge thickening equipment which includes construction of a new building with thickening room, chemical room, and electrical room. Work also includes a new equipment platform, HVAC systems, replacement of existing WAS pumps and installation of new VFDs, and associated structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation necessary to create a complete and workable system. 6. Pretreatment Building improvements including expansion of existing building, installation of new redundant mechanical fine screen with screenings washer/compactor, HVAC improvements, and other miscellaneous electrical, controls, building, piping and valve improvements. 7. Provide new sewage receiving station.  Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Columbia Falls, WWTP Improvements Project Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $150.00 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund. Non-Bidders and Bidders who obtain more than one set of the Bidding Documents, will receive a refund of $75.00 for documents returned in good condition within the time limit indicated above. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to “HDR Engineering, Inc.” and mailed to Devie Bessette, 700 SW Higgins Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59803.  Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, paper Bidding Documents will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery service or electronic documents shared via an online cloud storage system. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including half-size Drawings) $150.00 Electronic download of Bidding Documents via hyperlink to cloud storage $0 Project Funding The “Columbia Falls WWTP Improvements” project is funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. Pre-bid Conference A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Columbia Falls WWTP located at 600 Veteran Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered 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 required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. 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 City of Columbia Falls and the State of Montana.  By entering a Bid the CONTRACTOR agrees that all hiring by CONTRACTOR of persons doing work on this project shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications. The CONTRACTOR will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The CONTRACTOR will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction. The CONTRACTOR shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. CONTRACTOR represents it is, and for the term of this project will be, in compliance with the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).  Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Bid Bond payable to City of Columbia Falls, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDER(s) 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 certificates of that insurance shall be provided.  No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above.  City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid which is in the best interest of City of Columbia Falls. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Columbia Falls By: Barb Staaland Title: City Clerk March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30232 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Kalispell’s Response to Emerging Contaminant PFAS: New Water Sources and/or Treatment Alternatives Project Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA 7-5-4301(2)(a)., the City of Kalispell seeks to procure a qualified professional consulting engineer to provide professional engineering services including analysis, design, and construction engineering for water infrastructure improvements for a new well, transmission main, and water tower as designated in the 2018 Kalispell Water Facility Plan. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, (PO Box 1997, 59903), Kalispell, Montana, by 5:00 p.m. local time, April 19, 2024. Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Susie Turner, Public Works Director, at 758-7852 or sturner@kalispell.com. RFQ instructions including the anticipated scope of work, common tasks, response strategy, selection criteria and process, requirements, and schedule can be found on the city website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30226 NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of School District No. 89 (Smith Valley), Flathead County (the “District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 20, 2024, an election of the registered voters of the District will be held by mail ballot election on May 7, 2024 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the District in the principal amount of up to One Million Eight Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($1,800,000.00), for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of renovating a school building that has undergone mold remediation to make it suitable for educating students and related costs and improvements, and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds.   The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years and subject to prepayment and redemption as required by law. If the bond election passes, based on the taxable value of the District, the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $8.67 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $26.01 in the first year, and of $500,000 would increase by $43.35 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The election will be conducted by the District Clerk by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the District on April 18, 2024, and must be returned by each voter either by mail or in person to the District Clerk’s Office, Smith Valley Elementary, 2901 Highway 2 West, Kalispell, Montana 59901, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 19, 2024 through May 6, 2024. On Election Day, May 7, 2024, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the District Clerk’s Office, Smith Valley Elementary, 2901 Highway 2 West, Kalispell, Montana, which will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the District Clerk by 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 2024 in order to be counted.  All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the District Clerk as soon as the ballots are available and until 8:00 p.m. Election Day; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on May 6, 2024, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the District Clerk requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by personally appearing at the office of the District Clerk’s Office, Smith Valley Elementary located at 2901 Highway 2 West, Kalispell, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the District Clerk by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 8, 2024. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late by appearing in person at the office of the Flathead County Election Administrator located at 290 North Main Street, Suite B, in Kalispell, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to 8 p.m. on May 7, 2024. DATED this 20th day of February, 2024. /s/Lacy Bradford District Clerk April 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30247 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS For Professional Services to the Kalispell Public Works Department Engineering Services The City of Kalispell Public Works Department is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Consultants to provide engineering services for grant applications, reviews, studies, design and/or construction administration for a variety of projects as the need arises and as discussed in the full RFQ. The SOQs must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, (PO Box 1997, 59903) Kalispell, Montana, by 5:00 p.m. local time, April 29, 2024. Full RFQ instructions including the description of work, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, project selection process, contract negotiation process, and submittal forms can be found on the City of Kalispell website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx, and on QuestCDN. Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Keith Haskins, at 406-758-7727 or khaskins@kalispell.com. If applicable, answers to questions will be posted in the Q&A for QuestCDN for all registered RFQ holders. April 7, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30248 Notice of Public Meeting Bigfork County Water and Sewer District The Bigfork County Water and Sewer District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Bigfork Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork, MT for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding the on-going Water Preliminary Engineering Report. The District’s consulting engineer, Morrison-Maierle, will summarize the improvement alternatives, provide a cost analysis of the improvement alternatives, potential funding sources and affects to rates, and environmental impacts of the recommended alternative. A draft copy of the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed alternatives will be available at the meeting or by emailing jcicon@m-m.net. Comments on the EA will be received until April 26, 2024. Following the presentation, the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30249 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that electronic bids for construction of Sunset Drive AC Water Main Replacement Project will be received by Bigfork County Water and Sewer District at the office of 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork, MT 59911 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 30, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items: removal of existing AC water main, installation of approximately 1,080 LF of new 8” AWWA C900 PVC water main, connections to existing water mains, water services, water service stubs, water meter pits, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, removal of existing PVC gravity sewer main, installation of approximately 500 LF of new 8” SDR 35 PVC gravity sewer main, installation of approximately 35 LF of new 4” HDPE force main, sewer manholes, sewer services, sewer stubs, grading, asphalt surface restoration, gravel surface restoration, and site restoration. 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 $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email “info@questcdn.com” for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. 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 addendums 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 office of Bigfork County Water and Sewer District at 2:00 p.m. local time on April 18, 2024. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. A tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting. CONTRACTOR(s) 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, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Forms for registration can also be obtained online at MT.Contractor.Com. 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 and of Flathead County in accordance with the schedule of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to Bigfork County Water and Sewer District, 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. A bid may not be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above unless it meets requirements and procedures outlined in Article 16.02 of the Instructions to Bidders. 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 the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District.  The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Bigfork, Montana this 2nd day of April, 2024.  /s/ Julie Spencer   District Manager Address: 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Bigfork, MT 59911 April 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30251 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JOHN R. TALMAGE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2024-0000083-IT 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 Karen L. Ives and Amanda M. Nadeau, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 29 day of March, 2024. /s/ Karen L. Ives KAREN L. IVES, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Amanda M. Nadeau AMANDA M. NADEAU, Co-Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives April 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30253 PUBLIC NOTICE The minutes of the proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending February 29, 2024 are available for public review and are published online at https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/current-minutes.   Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk of the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana. Minutes for the month of February 2024 are approved this 6th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30254 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $10,297,408.81 for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending February 29, 2024.   The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Claims for the month of February 2024 are approved this 6th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl                Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder  April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________