Legals for June, 7 2026

NO. 32044 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Triennial Review before the Department of Environmental Quality The Montana Water Quality Act and Federal Clean Water Act require the State of Montana at least every three years to review and, as appropriate, modify adopted standards of water quality. In 2026, the Department of Environmental Quality (Department) is opening a public comment period and holding a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing Montana’s water quality standards. Montana’s water quality standards include the Administrative Rules of Montana Title 17, Chapter 30, subchapters 5 (mixing zones), 6 (water quality standards), 7 (nondegradation), and 10 (groundwater protection), and Department Circular DEQ-7. Beginning on April 24, 2026, the Department is soliciting comments from all interested persons regarding potential revision to any aspect of Montana’s water quality standards. Comments should identify the water quality standard at issue, any suggested revision to the standard, and the basis for the suggested revision, including technical information. On June 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Department will hold a public hearing in the Wilderness Room on the second floor at 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana, to hear comments on water quality standards. You may also join the hearing virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the department’s website, including instructions for attending the public hearing remotely via Zoom, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The Department will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format for associated materials. If you require accommodation, please advise the Department of the nature of the accommodation that you need no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, by contacting Katie Makarowski at Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; phone (406) 444-3639; email kmkarowski@mt.gov. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning water quality standards either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted by mail to Katie Makarowski at the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana, 59620-0901, or e-mailed to deqwqtriennialreview@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date. May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32051 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Rulemaking Before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality On April 24, 2026, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (department) initiated rulemaking on rule amendments to update department Circular DEQ-7. Circular DEQ-7 contains numeric water quality standards for surface water and ground water and is incorporated by reference into the Administrative Rules of Montana. The department is proposing several amendments to Circular DEQ-7: Amend human health standard for cyanide in ground water to express cyanide as free cyanide rather than total cyanide, to add a required reporting value, and to add a nondegradation trigger value; Amend human health standards for lead in surface water and ground water, lowering the criteria from 15 µg/L to 10 µg/L, and update the reference for the source used to derive the criteria; Amend human health standards for four pesticides (i.e., 1,2-dibromoethane, nicosulfuron, chlorsulfuron, and imazapic) to correct errors made when calculating their criteria prior to their adoption in 2017; and Amendments to correct grammatical errors, improve clarity, and remove outdated references. The department also proposes to amend ten rules to replace references to the 2019 edition of Circular DEQ-7 with references to the effective month and year of this rule amendment. On June 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a public hearing will be held in the Wilderness Room on the second floor at 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana, to consider rule amendments as proposed in MAR 2026-496.1 in the Montana Administrative Register. You may also join the hearing virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the department’s website, including a copy of the notice of public hearing on proposed amendments, and instructions on how to attend remotely, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The department will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice (see the MAR notice on the website for details). A copy of the proposed Circular DEQ-7 may be viewed at the department’s website using the following web address: https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public; copies may also be obtained by contacting Katie Makarowski at (406) 444-3639 or kmkarowski@mt.gov. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; or e-mailed to DEQMAR496@mt.gov and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2026.  May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32088 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling an existing seat on the Flathead County Planning Board. Letters of interest are being accepted. This position is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including legal name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026.   For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning May 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 and June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32118 ELI J. PATTEN (Bar No. 11219) MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH (Bar No. 60053669) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 TRANSWESTERN PLAZA II 490 NORTH 31ST STREET P. O. BOX 2529 BILLINGS, MT 59103-2529 TELEPHONE: (406) 252-3441 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA C.H. BROWN CO., LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SUMMIT 801 TRANSPORTATION LLC and KENTON JAMES PAPPACOSTAS, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-15-2024-0001551-CD Judge: Dan Wilson SUMMONSES FOR PUBLICATION TO:  SUMMIIT 801 TRANSPORTATION LLC and KENTON JAMES PAPPACOSTAS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint for Claim and Delivery 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 Plaintiffs’ attorney within twenty-one (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 Possession. The object of this action is for the purpose of repossessing a certain 2023 PJ 40’ flatbed trailer, VIN 5R8BC2420PM104880 and a certain 2023 Maxxd T8X10224 trailer, VIN 5R8BC2420PM104880 and restoring possession thereof to the Plaintiff, as described in Plaintiff’s Complaint for Claim and Delivery, which property is believed situated in the County of Flathead, State of Montana. DATED this 18 day of May, 2026. Sara Smith CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By: K.D. Deputy Clerk May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32123 Randall S. Ogle OGLE & TRAVIS, PLLP 24 First Avenue East, Suite B P.O. Box 899 Kalispell, MT 59903 Telephone: (406) 752-7550 Attorneys for the Estate MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD J. HOPKINS,  Deceased. Cause No. DP-15-2026-0000139-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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.   Claims must be either mailed to Katherine M. Hopkins, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at c/o Ogle & Travis, PLLP, P.O. Box 899, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.   DATED this 13 day of May, 2026. /s/ Katherine M Hopkins Katherine M. Hopkins Personal Representative OGLE & TRAVIS, PLLP By: /s/Randall S. Ogle Randall S. Ogle Attorneys for the Estate May 24, 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32127 Bigfork Rural Fire District Invitation to Bid – Fire Station Construction The Bigfork Rural Fire District will receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for the new Fire Station. All bids should be delivered before that time to the Bigfork Fire Station, 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT. 59911 in a sealed envelope marked “BID – NEW FIRE STATION PROJECT – BIGFORK FIRE DISTRICT,” including contractors name and Montana Contractor License number. Bids will be opened and read publicly on June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Mountain Time) at the Bigfork Fire Station, 810 Grand Dr, Bigfork, MT 5911, at which time the Board will take the bids under advisement. No faxed or emailed bids will be accepted. Only bids received on time and complete will be considered. Late bids will not be opened. Generally, project consists of construction of a new fire station, approximately 24,000 square feet, site work and utilities, as further described in the bid documents. The project is publicly funded and therefore subject to Montana Prevailing Wage Rates and 1% Contractor’s Gross Receipts Tax. Specifications and drawings are available at the Flathead Valley Plans Exchange, 2303 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901 and all Montana Plans Exchanges. Any questions can be addressed to Jake St. Sauver, Project Architect at jakes@think1.com . The District will hold a Pre-bid/Preconstruction meeting on June 10, 2026, at 4:00 pm, at the Bigfork High School library, 600 Commerce Street, Bigfork, MT 59911. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. This security shall be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank draft or bank money order, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation, or a Bid Bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana payable to Bigfork Rural Fire District.  Bigfork Rural Fire District reserves the right not to accept any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept the Lowest Responsible Bid deemed in the best interest of the District. S/ Andrew Sliter, Chairperson Bigfork Rural Fire District Board of Trustees May 24 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32144 SECTION 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID FHS SHOPS  HVAC UPGRADES Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana is requesting Bids for the FHS SHOPS HVAC UPGRADES project expected to take place from June of 2026 through October of 2026. The project consists of replacing the existing steam heating plant with a hot water boiler plant alongside all downstream piping and heating terminal units throughout the building.  There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at 3:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. All bidders are to meet at the offices of Morrison-Maierle, Inc, 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT. A visit to the site shall follow. The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, but all bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. All bidding questions shall be directed to Morrison-Maierle, Inc., Kevin Ireland, at (406) 751-5861 or email to kireland@m-m.net.  Beginning on May 31, 2026, the Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net” by clicking on the “Projects” tab, then click “View our current projects bidding page” and selecting 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. Only firms obtaining documents by these methods will be placed on the Planholders List. Sealed Bids will be received by the Kalispell Public Schools Business Services office located at 233 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, until 3:00 PM (local time), Wednesday, June 17, 2026. ONLY BIDS RECEIVED AT THE KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSINESS SERVICES OFFICE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Facsimile Bids will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on the same day at the same location. All Bids will be taken under advisement with final approval coming from the Board of Trustees of Kalispell Public Schools. All Sealed Bids must be plainly marked, “FHS SHOPS HVAC UPGRADES”. All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 60 days after the bid date. All Bids must include a Bid Security of ten percent (10%) of the maximum Bid price in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, bank draft or Bid Bond payable to Kalispell Public Schools, executed by an acceptable surety. A one-hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a separate Payment Bond will be required upon award of the contract. Montana Tax & Wage Rates: 1. A 1% Montana Gross Receipts Tax is applicable to this Project. 2. The Montana State Prevailing Wage Rates are applicable to this Project. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Kalispell Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and combination of Bids, to waive formalities, and to accept the Bids deemed most advantageous to them. Late Bids will not be opened.  May 31 and June 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32151 Eli J. Patten (MT Bar #11219)  David F. Knobel (MT Bar #212614) Robert J. Joki (MT Bar #68066678)  CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 Transwestern Plaza II 490 North 31st Street P.O. Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103-2529 Telephone: (406) 252-3441 Facsimile: (406) 252-3181 Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GARY HUTCHINSON; and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent,  Defendants. Cause No.: DV-15-2025-0000032-QT Judge: Heidi J. Ulbricht SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: All other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent: A lawsuit has been filed against you. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Flathead County, Montana, and described as follows: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: PARCEL B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4553. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 1st day of June, 2026. Sara Smith FLATHEAD COUNTY  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT (COURT SEAL) By:K.D. Deputy Clerk June 7, 14, 21, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32155 Public Notice The City of Ronan will hold a public hearing on June 10 at 6pm at Ronan’s City Hall, located at 207 Main St SW in Ronan, for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding a proposed application to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the exterior renovation of 124 Main Street, Ronan, by Friends of the Children – Western Montana. At the public hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, and possible sources of funding. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding this proposed project. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Anyone who would like more information or who wants to submit questions or comments should contact Ben Davis, Executive Director, Friends of the Children – Western Montana, Tel: 406-218-6850 or Email: bdavis@friendsmontana.org  June 7, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________