Legals for January, 5 2024

NO. 29988 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT  FLATHEAD COUNTY JOHNSON’S TRAILER PARK, LLC, Plaintiff,  v.  GEORGE L. BREELER Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE  Case No.: CV-385-2023-1342 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on November 28, 2023, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: 2021 Champion Dutch Diamond II mobile home, serial number of 112000HDC406109A Located at 50 Twin Acres Drive, # 14 Kalispell, Montana 59901. Notice is hereby given that on January 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM on the front steps of 50 Twin Acres Drive #14 Kalispell, MT 59901 the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs.   Date: 12/12/2023 Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff of Flathead County, State of Montana By: /s/Brian Heino **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING** Jan. 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29997 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: B.M.B., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-22-024(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Jessica Boyd-Criado, birth mother of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Department 3, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. B.M.B. was born on April 19, 2022 in Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Jessica Boyd-Criado. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 4th day of January, 2024. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: /s/Brittney Colacino Deputy Clerk  Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29998 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: B.M.B., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-22-024(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Any potential unknown birth father of the above-named child: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, District Judge, Department 3, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. B.M.B. was born on April 19, 2022 in Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Jessica Boyd-Criado. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, MT, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 4th day of January, 2024. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: /s/Brittney Colacino Deputy Clerk  Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29946 Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 1, and the SE¼NE¼ of Section 2, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibit, consisting of 1 page attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 10.23 acres, more or less. The auction will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024 in Conference Rooms A & B on the second floor of the Earl Bennett Building (Flathead City-County Health Department), 1035 1st Ave W., Kalispell, Montana 59901. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $521,750.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold AS IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Jenna Bousman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9272 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired or MDT’s website at https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/real_estate.shtml. Dec. 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 2023 and Jan. 3, 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29978 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 Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: CAROL M. RICHMOND, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-357 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 Connie M. Clark, the Personal Representative, 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 23 day of May, 2023. /s/ Connie M. Clark CONNIE M. CLARK, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Dec. 24, 31, 2023 and Jan. 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29984 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of: Jeffrey Theodore Roth Jeffrey Theodore Roth Petitioner Cause No.: DV-23-1437 Notice of Hearing on Name Change ROBERT B ALLISON This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jeffrey Theodore Roth to Jeffrey Theodore Just. The hearing will be held at the Justice Ceneter in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 2/28/2024 at 8:30 a.m. Date:12/26/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/Prisha Quesada Deputy Clerk of Court Dec. 31, 2023 and Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29985 ADVERTISEMENT 2024 TERMINAL APRON EXPANSION AIP NO. 3-30-0046-071-2024 GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KALISPELL, MONTANA Sealed bids for AIP No. 3-30-0046-071-2024, at Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, Montana, will be received by the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, 4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana 59901, until 1:00 p.m., local time, on January 29, 2024, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed. The work involved includes the following: Schedule I: Construct Terminal Apron Expansion (Federal) Schedule II: Construct Apron Connector Taxiway (Federal) Schedule III: Site Grading and Riprap Channel Construction (Federal) Schedule IV: Asphalt Millings Placement and Compaction on  Apron Expansion (Non-Federal)  A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after January 3, 2024, on Montanabid.com.  The major work items include unclassified excavation, waste excavation, borrow embankment, subbase course, crushed aggregate base course, asphalt base course paving, concrete paving, underdrain installation, seeding, topsoil, site grading, riprap channel construction, and electrical. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The project will be discussed and shown to interested bidders at 1:00 p.m., local time on January 10, 2024, at the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, 4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality or irregularity in, or to reject any or all bids. Any questions must be submitted to Kristie Wilson, JACOBS, via email to kristie.wilson@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 1:00 p.m., January 22, 2024. Questions received after this time will not be accepted. Dec. 31, 2023 and Jan 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29990 City of Columbia Falls Public Notice Disposition of Surplus Property The Columbia Falls City Council has declared the following equipment surplus, obsolete, and no longer suitable for City purposes at a regular meeting held January 2, 2024: 2017 Ford Police Interceptor (VIN 1FM5K8AR1HGB47423)                       1983 International Spreader Truck (VIN 1HTCF2575DHA26555) 1995 Ford LTL 9000 w/3,000 Gallon Tank (VIN 1FTYA95V6SVA22101) The City Council also declared their intent to sell or dispose of the surplus asset in the most efficient, cost-effective manner, including public auction or sealed bids or to any political subdivision of the State of Montana. Any taxpayer wishing to comment on this action may do so by contacting Susan Nicosia, City Manager, City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or by calling 406-892-4391 within 15 days of the publication of this notice, January 22, 2024. Barb Staaland, City Clerk Jan. 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29991 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: GASOLINE AND DIESEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025.  DIESEL - estimated usage - 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD - estimated usage - 100,000 gallons SUPER UNLEADED - estimated usage - 5,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed for each delivery point listed below, on the bid form. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork – Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit   Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road   Regular No Lead Gas, Super Unleaded, and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Mixing Plant (OSB Pit) Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Solid Waste, Landfill   Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. The exception will be the diesel tank at 1249 Willow Glen location, Flathead County Road Department will add winter additive to the tank at the county shop.   Bidder to furnish net state prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on his “Base Price”. For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or “stick” measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax    no federal tax Diesel   include no state tax no federal tax  Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline - All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B.    Diesel Fuel - All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE - If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners’ Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked “GASOLINE AND DIESEL BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana  By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29992 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage     Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28       1,000 tons Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 2,000 tons Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 2,000 tons            Asphalt CSS 1 Tack Oil              30 tons The award of bid will be made to a single vendor who will supply both types of liquid asphalt. The award of bid will be made based on an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage for each type of liquid asphalt and the bidders’ price for each type of liquid asphalt. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage of each type of asphalt for 2024 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the ton F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery, at which time the contractor will be told the type of oil to deliver. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Equipment must be compatible with the County’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery. Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request to Flathead County. Bid to be from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “LIQUID ASPHALT”, must be in the hands of the County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Commissioners Office, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse at Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29993 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: PROPANE FUEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025.  PROPANE - estimated usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000-gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2-pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information may be listed in the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and/or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocating. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at net state prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a net state prices (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on net state prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, net state prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the net state prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form.   Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE - If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “PROPANE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners.  Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29994 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on a WARM MIX ADDITIVE for liquid asphalt: Bidder is to supply a water-free chemical warm mix additive that allows asphalt mix production to occur at temperatures lower than 260 degrees F and mixture compaction as low as 140 degrees F. Warm mix additive must be able to be mixed at the asphalt mix plant location without any specialized equipment. Material must act as both an antistrip and warm mix additive.   Material manufacturer will provide in field support and asphalt crew training when requested by the County. Material manufacturer will provide technical data to assure the County it is getting a proven warm mix and antistrip additive. Technical data must also include recommended dosage rates, mixing temperature ranges and compaction range temperatures. Cost of all requested data, in field support, and training will be included in the bid item’s unit price. Chemical warm mix additive will be supplied in 2,000 lb. plastic totes. Estimated amount of asphalt oil to be utilized for the 2024 asphalt season will be approximately 2,000 tons. The award of bid will be made to a single vendor. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage for 2024 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the pound F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. Bid to be from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if material is not available. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “WARM MIX ADDITIVE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana  By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29995 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of EMULSIFIED LIQUID ASPHALT & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL: Estimated Usage     Emulsified Asphalt CRS 2P 900 tons Cationic High Float Oil CHFRS-2P 40 tons The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid; actual usage for 2024 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. Bidding is to be by the ton F.O.B. to Flathead County and the specific site, which will be disclosed at the time the order is placed. Bid price is to also include appropriate placement of materials on County site by successful bidder. Distributor to be mounted with a Bear Cat computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000-gallon tank or equivalent. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request of Flathead County. Bidder will be responsible for proper product, temperature, consistency, and application. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Bidder will be responsible to provide County with two (2) oil samples to be taken at the point of delivery, before application begins. Oil samples will be labeled and ready to be tested. Labels and attached documentation are to include date, type of material, temperature, and any other information needed for adequate testing. Bid to be from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Bid price is to include on site delivery within Flathead County and for materials to be placed on the road by the vendor. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids must be plainly marked “EMULSIFIED ASPHALT BID & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL” and must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29996 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of      PATRICIA L. MILLER-TARPLEY Deceased. Case No. DP-23-313 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark L. Miller has been appointed as personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 3rd day of December 2024. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29969 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 Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: RICHARD F. REILLY, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-237 HON. ROBERT B. ALLISON 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 Kyle Reilly, the Personal Representative, 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 8th day of September, 2023. /s/ Kyle Reilly KYLE REILLY, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Dec, 22, 29, 2023 and Jan. 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29973 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 Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JAMES F. COLLEARY, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-348 HEIDI J ULBRICHT District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to DUSTIN L. CARLEY, the Personal Representative, to c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 11 day of 12, 2023. /s/ Dustin Carley DUSTIN L. CARLEY, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Dec. 22, 29, 2023 and Jan. 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29974 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 Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: TIMOTHY ALLEN SEESE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-349 AMY EDDY 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 Vickie Brown, Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or timely filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 1st day of November, 2023. /s/ Vickie Brown VICKIE BROWN, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Dec. 22, 29, 2023 and Jan. 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29975 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of: Kyne Ellis Pickering: Kyne Ellis Pickering, Petitioner Cause No.: OV-23-1457 Notice of Hearing on Name Change HEIDI J ULBRICHT This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kyne Ellis Pickering to Kyne Ellis Vojta. The hearing will be on 2/14/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:12/19/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ Prisha Quesada Deputy Clerk of Court Dec. 22, 29, 2023 and Jan. 5, 12, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________