Legals for July, 6 2025

NO. 31321 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Charles Michael Brown: Charles Michael Brown, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-885 Notice of Hearing on Name Change AMY EDDY This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Charles Michael Brown to Charles Michael Prescott. The hearing will be held at the Justice Center in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 09/16/2025 at 8:30 a.m. Date: June 12, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Melissa Henley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) June 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31327 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the W Wyoming St Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install 2692 SY roadway reconstruction with substantial regrading, 23 linear feet of 12” PVC storm sewer main, the removal of 1 sewer catch basin, the placement of 2 sewer catch basins, the placement of 1 sewer manhole. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning Monday, June 23, 2025, through QuestCDN. Full bidding instructions and the link to QuestCDN are located on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:30 PM on Tuesday July 8, 2025. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:30 PM on July 14, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:30 PM on Monday July 14, 2025 in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2024. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk   June 22 and July 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31336 Notice for Public Comment The Board of the Somers Water and Sewer District will accept public comment on the draft Preliminary Engineering Report prepared by KLJ Engineering at the regular monthly meeting on July 16th at 6:00pm at the Somers Fire Hall at 784 Somers Road. A copy of the draft report can be viewed on the District website at somerswatersewer.com/preliminaryengineering-report-per. The District will consider public comment before acceptance of the Preliminary Engineering Report. Any questions can be directed to the District Manager, Andy Loudermilk at 406-857-2580. June 29 and July 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31338 NOTICE OF SEWER RATE INCREASE AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 17, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lakeside County Water & Sewer District, Montana (the “District”) adopted a Resolution of Intention of the Lakeside County Water & Sewer District, Montana to Increase Rates for the Users of the Sewer System. The District is in the process of undertaking various improvements to its sewer system (the “System”) and has determined that it is in the best interests of the District to increase rates and charges for the use and availability of the System to ensure that revenues are sufficient to pay ongoing operating expenses, to pay and provide for debt service payments with respect to its outstanding sewer system revenue bonds and additional bonds to be issued in the future, and to establish appropriate reserves. The District currently charges users of the System utilizing a volume ratio unit methodology for imposing rates and charges, which is based on the size of water meter serving each connection. A 3/4-inch service, which is the standard service for single family residential users, equals 1 Volume Ratio Unit (VRU). For metered customers, the District charges a monthly base rate of $31.59 per VRU, which does not include any water usage. In addition to the base rate, the District charges metered customers a monthly usage fee of $2.43 per 1,000 gallons of water or portion thereof used per user per month. The current monthly charge for customers with a water meter is equal to the base rate plus the usage fee. For customers of the System that remain on a flat rate since the time the District was established, the District charges a monthly flat rate of $48.62. For customers of the System that are required to install water meters but have refused to do so, the District charges a monthly flat rate for noncompliance of $79.00. Commencing with the September 2025 billing, for metered customers, the Board proposes to increase the monthly base rate per to $61.59 per VRU. The current usage fee would remain in effect. The proposed monthly charge would be equal to the proposed base rate plus the current usage fee. The amount of the increase of the proposed monthly charge over the current monthly charge is approximately 68.6% for metered customers with 1 VRU using 5,000 gallons of water per month. Commencing with the September 2025 billing, the Board proposes to increase the monthly flat rate to $78.62. The amount of the increase of the proposed flat rate over the current flat rate is approximately 61.7%. Commencing with the September 2025 billing, the Board proposes to increase the monthly flat rate for noncompliance to $109.00. The amount of the increase of the proposed flat rate for noncompliance over the current flat rate for noncompliance is approximately 38.2%. A public hearing on the proposed rate increase will be held on July 15, 2025, commencing at 2:00 p.m., at the Lakeside Quick Response Unit building located at 201 Bills Road in Lakeside, Montana. Further information about the proposed rate increase may be obtained by contacting Rodney Olson, General Manager, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside, MT 59922, phone: (406) 844-3881. Done by Order of the Board of Directors of Lakeside County Water & Sewer District, Montana, on the 17th day of June, 2025. Publish: June 29 and July 6, 2025 Mail: on or about June 30, 2025 June 29 and July 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31339 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The City of Whitefish, Montana is soliciting proposals for professional planning services for help with the land use element of its ongoing comprehensive plan/growth policy update. RFP’s are due July 25th by 5 p.m. For more information go to https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/Bids.aspx on the City of Whitefish bids page. Call 406-863-2416 for more information. July 2, 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31340 Valee E. Stahlberg P.O. Box 962 Las Cruces, NM 88004 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Jimmy Roscoe Lewis, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-147II 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 4 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Valee E. Stahlberg, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, Valee E. Stahlberg, P.O. Box 962, Las Cruces, NM 88004, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 24th day of June, 2025. /s/ Valee E. Stahlberg, Personal Representative Valee E. Stahlberg P.O. Box 962 Las Cruces, NM 88004 June 29 and July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31343 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AIRPORT FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FLATHEAD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, KALISPELL, MT   The Flathead Municipal Airport Authority seeks proposals from qualified firms for the provision of financial auditing services at the Glacier Park International Airport. It is the intent of the Authority to enter into one or more Professional Auditing Services Agreement(s) with the successful proposer to perform the audit related services as outlined in the RFP.    Date of Issue: Tuesday, June 24, 2025   Deadline for Proposals Friday, July 18, 2025, 4:00 P.M. MDT   RFP Contact: Jennifer Donofiro, Director of Finance, at Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, 4170 US Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 257-5994. For more information, please email rfp@glacierairport.com. June 29 and July 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31344 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Falls, Montana, will hold public hearings beginning on July 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Falls City Hall, 130-6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, for the following purposes: Preliminary Budget Presentation and consideration of the preliminary budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 will begin on July 7, 2025 and will be continued until final adoption of the budget after receiving the certified taxable valuation in August. City Council will review various departments and funds at each hearing until the budget has been presented in its entirety.    Special Assessments Consideration of the adoption of the proposed Street Lighting District and Street Maintenance District assessments for FY 2025-2026. Council will hear any objections to the final adoption of the resolution levying special assessments for FY 2025-2026. Special Assessments are estimated as follows: Street Lighting District $ 30,049 (no change) Street Maintenance District $363,825 (5.0% increase) Individual property payment schedules will be available for inspection ten (10) days from this notice, in the office of the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, during regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Permissive Medical Levy Consideration of adoption on the proposed tax levy to fund health insurance premium contributions for group benefits beyond the amount of contributions in effect on June 30, 1999. The actual mills for consideration will be made available upon receipt of the certified tax valuation for the year. Taxpayers are encouraged to attend the hearings and give written or oral comments on any or all of the budget-related items. Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912. Questions regarding the proposed items can be made by contacting City Manager Erik Hanks at 892-4391. DATED THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE, 2025 /s/Barb Staaland, City Clerk June 29 and July 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31357 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sierra Benjamin: Sierra Benjamin, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-942 Notice of Hearing on Name Change PAUL SULLIVAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sierra Amber Benjamin to Sierra Amber Wardjamin. The hearing will be on 08/06/2024 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 06/25/25 Sarah Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31359 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2025 Sheepherder Gravel Pit Reclamation Project. This project includes the placement and grading of topsoil and seeding on the identified disturbed areas within the Sheepherder Gravel Pit located along West Valley Drive near Kalispell Montana. The intent of this project is to evenly cover the identified areas (approximately 15.6 acres) with six (6) inches of topsoil and apply seed. Flathead County has completed rough grading at this site and existing project slopes within the site area are approximately 3:1 or flatter. Flathead County anticipates that the Project’s total bid will be approximately $372,000. The project has an expected duration of 50 calendar days. All work must be completed by October 31, 2025. No seeding shall occur prior to October 1, 2025.  Digital project bidding documents are available upon request at the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 758-5790. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges , however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department 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 the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at (406) 758-5790. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell MT 59901, commencing at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July, 16, 2025. 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, Monday, July 21, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:15 am, local time, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 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 1st day of July 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman July 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31360 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY BETTY JO IVEY and PAUL C. REYNOLDS AS TRUSTEE OF THE PAUL C. REYNOLDS 2024 REVOCABLE TRUST, UTA DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2024, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE HAYES and NETTIE HAYES and the heirs, successors and assigns of George Hayes and/or Nettie Hayes, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, a subdivision of the State of Montana, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-25-950(A) SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO GEORGE HAYES, NETTIE HAYES, THE HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF GEORGE HAYES AND/OR NETTIE HAYES AND TO ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO George Hayes and Nettie Hayes and the heirs, successors and assigns of George Hayes and/or Nettie Hayes and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint For Declaratory Judgment And To Quiet Title in this action which is filed in the office of 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 the plaintiffs’ attorney within 21 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 Complaint For Declaratory Judgment And To Qmet Title. The object of the above-captioned action is to quiet title in the Plaintiffs free from any and all claims of any party, known or unknown, that has or may claim an interest adverse to those of the Plaintiffs in and to the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the right of way line of County road which said point is 600 feet east of the Southwest comer of Lot 2, Section 9, Twp. 28 N. R. 21 West; thence N. 25° W. 172 feet to the place of beginning, from said point a center line with a strip ofland 10 ft. wide on each side, N. 86° W. 227.5 feet; thence S. 83° 55’ W. 118 feet; thence S. 87° 55’ W. 329 feet to the west boundary lines of said Lot 2, Sec. 9, T. 28 N. R. 21 W. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court, this: June 30, 2025 Sara Smith CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By /s/Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk Karl K. Rudbach HASH, RUD BACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP 136 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 karl@hashlaw.com July 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31361 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: lmarburger@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: WAYNE E. TURNER, Deceased. Cause No: DP-15-2025-0000150-IT 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 Hubert J. Turner, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 25 day of June, 2025. /s/Hubert J. Turner HUBERT J. TURNER, Personal Representative July 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________