Legals for March, 3 2024

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NO. 30016 NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION Beck, et al. v. City of Whitefish Case No. CV 22-44-M-KLD United States District Court for the District of Montana THIS IS A NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION LITIGATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS IF YOU BORE THE COST OF WATER AND/OR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES PAID TO THE CITY OF WHITEFISH TO DEVELOP PROPERTY YOU OWNED UNDER ITS EFFECTIVE RATES FROM JANUARY 1, 2019, TO DECEMBER 31, 2023. The United States District Court for the District of Montana in the Missoula Division (the “Court”) authorized this notice but has not yet decided on the merits of the claims made in the above-referenced litigation. • In Montana, impact fees are charges “imposed upon development by a governmental entity as part of the development approval process to fund the additional service capacity required by the development.” Montana Code Annotated Section 7-6-1601(5). • The City of Whitefish (the “City”) charges impact fees for development within Whitefish city limits, including new construction, remodels, and renovations. The City conditions its issuance of building permits on payment of these fees, if applicable. • In 2022, several persons and entities (the “Plaintiffs”) who had paid impact fees to the City to develop their properties filed this lawsuit claiming that, since 2019, the City has charged excessive water and wastewater impact fees in violation of the United States Constitution and Montana law. • On September 29, 2023, the Court entered an order allowing the lawsuit to proceed as a class action. • A class action is a case in which one or more persons sue on behalf of other people who have substantially similar claims. Those people together are a “Class” and anyone within the Class is a “Class Member.” • The Court has defined the Class in this lawsuit as: All persons or entities who bore the cost of impact fees for water and wastewater services to the City of Whitefish from January 1, 2019, to the present. • The Court has appointed the Plaintiffs’ lawyers in this lawsuit as Class counsel to represent the interests of the entire Class. • Class Action Notice letters are being sent out to potential Class Members who owned property for which water and/or wastewater impact fees were paid between January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023, and whose last known mailing address could be obtained. If you believe you or your company is a potential class member and you did not receive a mailed or emailed notice letter, please contact the Class counsel whose information is provided at the end of this notice. OPTIONS AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF POTENTIAL CLASS MEMBERS: 1. If you so request, by completing and submitting a “CLASS OPT OUT FORM” on or before March 18, 2024, the Court will exclude you from the Class, and therefore from this litigation. 2. If you do not opt out of the Class, you will remain a potential Class Member. The final judgment, whether favorable to the Class Members or against them, will be binding on all Class Members who do not opt out of the Class by requesting exclusion. 3. As a potential Class Member, more information may be required of you to determine your eligibility to receive refunds for any impact fee amounts ultimately deemed unlawful by the Court. Please complete and submit a “CLAIM INFORMATION FORM” to receive updates on the lawsuit and ensure you can be easily contacted if more information is needed from you. 4. Any Class Member who does not opt out of the Class will be bound by any judgment rendered by the Court, whether favorable to the Class or the City. Class members may still choose to acquire their own lawyer to represent their interests in this lawsuit. ***Forms can be found and completed online at http://montanaimpactfeeclassaction.com CLASS COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION Email info@montanaimpactfeeclassaction.com Laird Cowley, PLLC Phone: (406) 541-7400 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4066 Missoula, MT 59806 Attorneys: Cory Laird Lindsay Mullineaux Riley Wavra Kovacich Snipes Johnson, PC Phone: (406) 500-5000 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2325 Great Falls, MT 59403 Attorneys: Mark Kovacich Caelan Brady A class action website with more information on the lawsuit and important case filings is also being maintained at http://montanaimpactfeeclassaction.com. Jan. 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30100 C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: Catherine Marie Richter, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-36(C) 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 Edward J. Richter, Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED: February 14, 2024. Edward J. Richter Personal Representative HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY & MURRAY, PLLP C. Mark Hash Attorneys for the Personal Representative Feb. 18, 25 and March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30101 C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Gerald Alan Meerkatz, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-37(A) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed person-al 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 Tori E. Meerkatz, the personal representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 12th day of February 2024 Tori E. Meerkatz Personal Representative Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By C Mark Hash Attorneys for the personal representative Feb. 18, 25 and March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30104 Karl K. Rudbach HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY & MURRAY, PLLP 136 First Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 karl@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Per Grimm Storli MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Probate No. DP-23-356(D) WINNIFRED STORLI, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING ON COUNTER PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, DETERMINATION OF TESTACY AND HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Per Grimm Storli of 2237 MT HWY 28, Hot Springs, MT 59845, has filed in the above Court and cause a Counter-Petition for the formal probate of the July 13, 2023 Will of Winnifred Storli, deceased, for determining testacy and heirs, and for the appointment of Per Grimm Storli as Personal Representative of said Will and estate. For further information, the Counter-Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Counter-Petition will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of April, 2024, at 3:30 o’clock p.m., on the third floor of the Flathead County Justice Center, Flathead County, Montana. All interested persons may appear and object at said hearing. DATED this 15th day of February, 2023. /s/ Karl K. Rudbach Attorneys for Counter-Petitioner Feb. 18, 25 and March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30109 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the West Cottonwood Drive Improvements Project - 2024. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete infiltration stormwater drainage improvements and street rehabilitation of approximately 200 feet of West Cottonwood 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) 4447734. 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, March 7, 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 Wednesday, March 13, 2024. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 AM, local time, Thursday, March 14, 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 often 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 20th day of February, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: Randy Brodehl Randy Brodehl, Chairman Feb. 25 and March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30111 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA), together with the public sale of the personal property hereinafter described pursuant to Section 30-9A-613 of the Montana Uniform Commercial Code. The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR(S), ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST AND THE SECURED PARTY, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER: Grantor (Deed of Trust): HEATHER BRIANNA SULLIVAN, an unmarried person (“Sullivan”) Grantor (Consumer Loan Note, Security Agreement and Disclosure Statement): HEATHER BRIANNA SULLIVAN Original Trustee: OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Successor Trustee: MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION (the “Bank”) Secured Party: 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Present Record Owner of Real Property: HEATHER BRIANNA SULLIVAN Present Record Owner of Personal Property: HEATHER BRIANNA SULLIVAN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: TRACT 4 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 22271, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. The Real Property may be more commonly known as 128 Back Forty Vw., Columbia Falls, MT 59912, or 2281 Highway 206, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Flathead County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated February 17, 2023, and recorded February 24, 2023, as Instrument No. 2023-000-02786, Official Records of Flathead County, Montana; Substitution of Trustee dated December 11, 2023, and recorded December 13, 2023, under Document No. 202300022041, records of Flathead County, Montana. PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SALE: The personal property that will be sold at the sale is more particularly described as follows (the “Personal Property Collateral”): A 2023 Fleetwood Manufactured Home, Serial No. FLE230ID22-37788AB (the “Manufactured Home”), and all accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements and additions to the Manufactured Home, whether added now or later. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE SALE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of all principal, interest, and fees due under a certain Consumer Loan Note, Security Agreement and Disclosure Statement dated February 17, 2023, which is secured by the Deed of Trust and the Personal Property Collateral. Sullivan failed to make full payment due on June 3, 2023, and each payment due thereafter. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AND THE PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2024, ARE: Principal: $289,402.83 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 10.200% per annum. As of February 9, 2024, the interest balance is $22,614.43. Fees: $946.15. The Bank anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property and the Personal Property Collateral, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by Purcell or successor in interest to Purcell. If such amounts are paid by the Bank, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust and the Personal Property Collateral. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BANK, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: June 13, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place:Crowley Fleck PLLP office, 219 E. Center St., Kalispell, MT 59901. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Bank, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made to the high bidder by Trustee’s Deed and UCC Transfer Certificate. The Personal Property Collateral will be sold together with the real property. Accounting: Sullivan is entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and Personal Property Collateral. Grantor may request an accounting, at no charge, by contacting Michael J. Klepperich, P.O. Box 2529, Billings, MT 59103-2529, telephone no. (406) 252-3441. Dated this 12th day of February, 2024. /s/ Michael Klepperich MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH Trustee STATE OF MONTANA : ss. County of Yellowstone This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 12th day of February, 2024, by MICHAEL J. KLEPPERICH, as Trustee. /s/ Sharon Skaggs Printed Name Sharon Skaggs Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My Commission expires: 2-7-26 [NOTARY SEAL] File No. 091560-000073 Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30112 DOCUMENT 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders to submit bids for Project as described in this Document and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. B. Project Identification: Lake County Annex Office 1. Project Location: 106 4th Ave East, Polson MT 59860 C. Owner: Lake County, Polson MT 59860. 1. Owner’s Representative: Bill Barron – Lake County Commissioner 406-883-7278 bbaron@lakemt.gov D. Architect: A&E Design, Emma Survis 406-451-7310 esurvis@ae.design E. Construction Manager: Swank Enterprises, Jason Dwight 406-752-5411 jasond@swankenterprises.com F. Project Description: Project consists of a new three story office building for the Lake County Commissioners offices. Project will be a wood and steel framed building with interior and exterior finishes as described on the project documents. Site work and utility connections to City of Polson systems. The project is located in Polson Montana and is currently forecasted to be a 14 to 16 month duration. 1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Bid Submittal, Printed: Swank Enterprises will receive sealed Lump Sum bids until the Bid time and date at the location indicated below. Swank Enterprises will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: March 14, 2024 2. Bid Time: 3pm, MST. 3. Location: Swank Enterprises, 750 West Reserve Drive Kalispell MT 59901 B. Bid Submittal, Electronic: Swank Enterprises will receive electronically submitted bids until the Bid time and date via web-based bidding management software. Swank Enterprises will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: March 14, 2024 2. Bid Time: Not later than 3pm, MST. 3. Web-Based Bidding Management Software: Procore 1.3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS A. Bidding Documents, Electronic: Online access will be provided through Procore and the Plans Exchange 1.4 PREBID MEETING A. Prebid Meeting, In Person: A prebid meeting for all Bidders is tentatively scheduled for February 29, 2024 in Polson Montana for both the Lake County Annex and Jail Yard Projects. Final time and location to be determined if interest in having a prebid meeting is received from interested parties. 1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION A. By submitting a Bid, Bidder represents that Bidder will begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the Work within the Contract Time indicated in the Bidding Documents. 1.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. Work is subject to liquidated damages. 1.7 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS A. Licenses: Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades. B. Insurance and Bonds: A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. C. Contractor’s Qualification Statement: A completed AIA Document A305, “Contractor’s Qualification Statement,” with all exhibits will be requested from one or more Bidders following receipt of Bids. 1.8 NOTIFICATION A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Jason Dwight, Project Manager, Swank Enterprises. Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30113 DOCUMENT 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders to submit bids for Project as described in this Document and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. B. Project Identification: Lake County Detention Yard 1. Project Location: 106 4th Ave East, Polson MT 59860 C. Owner: Lake County, Polson MT 59860. 1. Owner’s Representative: Bill Barron – Lake County Commissioner 406-883-7278 bbaron@lakemt.gov D. Architect: A&E Design, Emma Survis 406-451-7310 esurvis@ae.design E. Construction Manager: Swank Enterprises, Jason Dwight 406-752-5411 jasond@swankenterprises.com F. Project Description: Project consists of a new exercise yard for the Lake County Department of Corrections. Building Consists of: Site demo and earthwork modification to the existing area. New concrete foundations and exterior walls. Existing HVAC and electrical system relocations and installations. This project is located at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson Montana and is currently forecasted to be a 8 to 10 month duration. 1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Bid Submittal, Printed: Swank Enterprises will receive sealed Lump Sum bids until the Bid time and date at the location indicated below. Swank Enterprises will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: March 14, 2024 2. Bid Time: 3pm, MST. 3. Location: Swank Enterprises, 750 West Reserve Drive Kalispell MT 59901 B. Bid Submittal, Electronic: Swank Enterprises will receive electronically submitted bids until the Bid time and date via web-based bidding management software. Swank Enterprises will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: March 14, 2024 2. Bid Time: Not later than 3pm, MST. 3. Web-Based Bidding Management Software: Procore 1.3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS A. Bidding Documents, Electronic: Online access will be provided through Procore and the Plans Exchange 1.4 PREBID MEETING A. Prebid Meeting, In Person: A prebid meeting for all Bidders is tentatively scheduled for February 29, 2024 in Polson Montana for both the Lake County Annex and Jail Yard Projects. Final time and location to be determined if interest in having a prebid meeting is received from interested parties. 1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION A. By submitting a Bid, Bidder represents that Bidder will begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the Work within the Contract Time indicated in the Bidding Documents. 1.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. Work is subject to liquidated damages. 1.7 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS A. Licenses: Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades. B. Insurance and Bonds: A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. C. Contractor’s Qualification Statement: A completed AIA Document A305, “Contractor’s Qualification Statement,” with all exhibits will be requested from one or more Bidders following receipt of Bids. 1.8 NOTIFICATION A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Jason Dwight, Project Manager, Swank Enterprises. Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30115 THOMAS J. HOOVER Attorney at Law P.O. BOX 997 Kalispell. Montana 59903 Telephone (406) 755-6099 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH MARIE McCONNELL a/k/a SARAH M. McCONNELL Deceased, PROBATE NO. DP-24-42 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 the notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Thomas Hoover, P.O. Box 997, Kalispell, MT 59903, return receipt requested or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 20th day of November, 2023. /s/ ROBERT W. McCONNELL ROBERT W. McCONNELL PR Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30116 THOMAS J. HOOVER Attorney at Law P.O. BOX 997 Kalispell. Montana 59903 Telephone (406) 755-6099 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MONICA R. EISENZIMER Deceased, PROBATE NO. DP-24-43 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 the notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Thomas Hoover, P.O. Box 997, Kalispell, MT 59903, return receipt requested or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 20th day of November, 2023. /s/ Ashley Applegate Ashley Applegate P.R. Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30128 FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS Groundwater Monitoring At the Flathead County Landfill Due Date and Time: 1:00 p.m., March 15, 2024 The Flathead County Solid Waste District (District) is required by Federal and State regulatory agencies to conduct groundwater monitoring programs at the Flathead County Landfill. The program requires routine groundwater monitoring and reporting, completion of non-routine services such as installation of new wells and equipment replacement/repair, and the completion of special projects as needed by the District. Because of the magnitude of this work, the District is soliciting proposals/qualifications from qualified consultants to provide the necessary services to assist the District in meeting groundwater monitoring requirements. This RFP/Q includes the following attachments: Attachment A is (1) Part I – Background and Scope of Work; and (2) Part II – Instructions for Submitting Proposals and How Proposals will Be Evaluated. Attachment B includes the Standard Terms and Conditions that will become a part of any contract that may result from this RFP/Q. This is a competitively negotiated procurement. The District intends to award a contract to the consultant that it determines to be the most advantageous and in its best interest. The District, however, does not have to award a contract if it finds that no proposal meets the requirements described in the RFP/Q. The District may also cancel all or part of this RFP/Q, if the District determines that it is in its best interest to do so. The District may negotiate with one or more consultants if they are determined to be qualified to be considered for contract award. The District may also decide to award a contract without negotiations to a single consultant. No cost is to be submitted with the consultant’s proposal. The cost will be negotiated upon selection of a consultant. The District is not required in any event to pay for any costs incurred by the consultant in preparing a proposal in response to this RFP/Q whether or not the consultant is awarded a contract. Interested consultants are invited to submit proposals of not more than 15 pages in length dealing with the criteria listed in Attachment A, Part II, Paragraph 9. The proposals will be evaluated according to the factors listed in Attachment A, Part II, Paragraph 10. One (1) original and three (3) copies of your Proposal must be submitted to FCSWD, 4098 Hwy 93N, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 1:00 p.m., March 15, 2024. Late proposals will be returned unopened. AUTHORIZED BY: /S/ David Prunty, Public Works February 28, 2024 March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30129 C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP 136 1st Ave. W. Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Drew William Hubatsek, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-13 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 Scott A. Smiley, Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED February 23, 2024 /s/ Scott A. Smiley Personal Representative Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By /s/ C. Mark Hash Attorneys for Personal Representative March 3, 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30130 CITY OF WHITEFISH Whitefish, Montana KARROW AVENUE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT GENERAL NOTICE The City of Whitefish (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Karrow Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Project RPA# 23208.000 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via an online electronic bid service through QuestCDN, until Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Whitefish, Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana 59937. The Project includes the following Work: The project consists of reconstructing Karrow Avenue from W 7th Street to US Highway 93 in Whitefish, MT. The project will generally include roadway reconstruction, a bicycle/pedestrian path, utility improvements, decorative street lighting, and drainage improvements. The total length of the project is approximately 1950 lineal feet. Bids are requested for the following Contract: Karrow Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Project The Project has an expected duration of 150 days. OBTAINING THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. A contractor may view the contract documents at no cost prior to becoming a Planholder. Project bid documents and addenda must be downloaded from QuestCDN, which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding, for the submittal of your bid. Complete digital project bidding documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com, (eBidDoc #8919758) for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Bidders will be charged an additional fee of $42.00 to submit a bid electronically. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. The contract documents, consisting of half size Drawings and Project Specifications, may be examined, or obtained at the office of Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 752-5025 for a non-refundable fee of $250 per set. In addition, the Drawings and Project Specifications may also be examined at all plan room centers available through MontanaBid.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than from QuestCDN. PRE-BID CONFERENCE A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT 59937. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. 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. Each Bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: The City of Whitefish By: /s/ Michelle Howke Michelle Howke Title: Whitefish City Clerk March 3, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30131 GRANT S. SNELL JASMINE J. MORTON CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 219 East Center Street P.O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth Niel Svendsen, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-2024-0000048-II District Judge: Dan Wilson NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cheryl Ann Stahlberg has been appointed 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 this Notice is first published, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the estate, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903, or filed with the Clerk of this Court. Dated February 13, 2024. /s/ Cheryl Ann Stahlberg Cheryl Ann Stahlberg, Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth Niel Svendsen March 3, 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30132 Todd A. Hammer Marcel A. Quinn HAMMER, QUINN & SHAW PLLC 100 Financial Drive, Suite 100 P.O. Box 7310 Kalispell, MT 59904-0310 Telephone: (406) 755-2225 toddhammer@attorneysmontana.com marcelquinn@attorneysmontana.com Attorneys for Gordon Best and Kim LaVine-Best MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAYLYNN JESSE REY BEST, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-322 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the said Decedent 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 via certified mail, return receipt requested, to: Gordon Best and Kim La-Vine Best, Co-Personal Representatives, c/o Hammer, Quinn & Shaw PLLC, P.O. Box 7310, Kalispell, MT 59904-0310 or, filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. DATED this 27th day of February, 2024. /s/ Gordon Best Gordon Best Co-Personal Representative /s/ Kim LaVine-Best Kim LaVine-Best Co-Personal Representative March 3, 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________ __________________________

NO. 30133 Todd A. Hammer Marcel A. Quinn HAMMER, QUINN & SHAW PLLC 100 Financial Drive, Suite 100 P.O. Box 7310 Kalispell, MT 59904-0310 Telephone: (406) 755-2225 toddhammer@attorneysmontana.com marcelquinn@attorneysmontana.com Attorneys for Gordon Best and Kim LaVine-Best MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JENAE LARIESE BEST, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-323 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the said Decedent 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 via certified mail, return receipt requested, to: Gordon Best and Kim La-Vine Best, Co-Personal Representatives, c/o Hammer, Quinn & Shaw PLLC, P.O. Box 7310, Kalispell, MT 59904-0310 or, filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. DATED this 27th day of February, 2024. /s/ Gordon Best Gordon Best Co-Personal Representative /s/ Kim LaVine-Best Kim LaVine-Best Co-Personal Representative March 3, 10, 17, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30135 School Trustee Position Available Kalispell Public Schools High School District is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a trustee for District IV, encompassing Lakeside/Somers and Kila. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational excellence of our community. Qualifications: - Resident of District IV, including - Lakeside/Somers and Kila - Registered voter in the state of Montana - Minimum age of 18 years - No disqualifying felony convictions - Ability to serve impartially without conflicts of interest Term: The appointed trustee will serve until the next regularly scheduled school election on May 7, 2024. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest to the Director of Business Services for Kalispell Public Schools no later than Mar 8, 2024. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted on March 11. Board Recommendation: The recommendation to fill the trustee position will be presented to the board at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 12. For more information or to express your interest, please contact: Chris Campbell, Director of Business Services Phone: 406-751-3400, ext. 3412 Email: chris.campbell@sd5.k12.mt.us Web: https://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/ March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30136 City of Columbia Falls Request for Proposals - Backflow Testing Services The City of Columbia Falls is soliciting proposals for the testing of applicable backflow prevention devices on approximately 450 residential water services within the City of Columbia Falls. If you are interested in the project, please review the enclosed scope and RFQ requirements and submit the written proposal as required no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2024 by 5:00 PM. Quotes must be submitted to the City Clerk, Barb Staaland, City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or electronically via email: staalandb@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. The scope of the service includes the following: 1. Coordinate with residential water customers on the list provided by the City to schedule testing of backflow devices. a. The contractor will be required to test all identified backflow devices on the list provided by the City. If the homeowner states a backflow does not exist, or is not in use, the Contractor shall confirm and report status to the City for confirmation. 2. Properly test backflow device in accordance with ABPA standards. 3. Report the individual test results on the form provided by the City. Additional Term Contract requirements: 1. The term of the Contract shall be one year, 2024, and may be extended for an additional two years, 2025 & 2026. Costs and personnel rates identified in the proposal will be fixed for the term. The term will begin on the date of execution of the contract and work shall include testing for the summer of 2024. 2. Yearly testing may begin immediately upon award for 2024. Testing shall be completed no later than August 1, 2024; including repairs and retests as needed. 3. The Contractor shall be required to possess a City of Columbia Falls business registration. 4. The Contractor must possess a current certificate issued by the State of Montana authorizing persons to test backflow prevention assemblies or a current certificate from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). 5. The Contractor shall possess general liability insurance in the amount of not less than a minimum $1.5 Million per occurrence or $750,000.00 per claim and is either enrolled in a Workers Comprehensive Insurance or Exempt in compliance with the requirements of the State of Montana. The Contractor shall provide insurance certifications with the City of Columbia Falls named as additionally insured. Certifications do not need to be submitted with the quote but will be provided prior to execution of the Contract. 6. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and ordinances. 7. The contractor’s company logo must be clearly visible on all vehicles and personnel involved with testing and customer contact. 8. The Contract may be terminated by the City at any time if contract conditions are not met. The Contractor may terminate the Contract only at the end of each testing year, August 1st, and only if all required tests and retests have been completed. Contract payment: Payment shall be made to the Contractor with the next regular claims processing with Council approval after submission and approval of the invoice for payment. Invoices shall include a list of service addresses for which payment is requested and proof of test. Proposal requirements: Submit a written proposal on the form provided on the City website or by contacting the Public Works Director to the City Clerk, as provided above, on or before the April 1, 2024, deadline. Selection: The City will select the most responsible Contractor with the lowest quoted rates for this Contract. Contact Public Works Director Chris Hanley at (406) 892-4430 with any questions regarding this Request for Proposals – Backflow Testing Services or visit the City website: https://cityofcolumbiafalls.org/publicworks. March 3, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________