Legals for October, 23 2024

THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 126 The following is the complete text of Constitutional Initiatives No. 126, No. 127, and No. 128, which will be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 5, 2024, General Election. The text is being published per the requirement of 13-27-311, Montana Code Annotated. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 126 (CI-126) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article IV of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 9 that reads: Section 9. Top-four primary election for certain offices. (1) As used in this section, the term “covered office” means the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, state representative, state senator, United States representative, United States senator, and other offices as provided by law. (2) The election for a covered office must consist of a primary election followed by a general election in which each of the four candidates for a covered office who receive the most votes in the primary election, and only those candidates, shall appear on the general election ballot. (3) In an election for a covered office, the following conditions apply: (a) All candidates, regardless of political party preference, affiliation, nomination or lack of political party preference, affiliation, or nomination shall appear on the same primary election ballot separated by office. (b) Qualified electors, regardless of political party preference or affiliation or a lack thereof, may participate in the primary election for each covered office for which they are eligible to vote. (c) Each qualified elector may vote for no more than one candidate for each office in the primary election. (d) If it cannot be determined which four candidates received the most votes in the primary election because two or more candidates are tied, the tie shall be broken as provided by law. (e) If four or fewer candidates for a covered office qualify for the primary election ballot, a primary election is not required and all candidates shall appear on the general election ballot. (f) A space for write-in candidates may appear on the primary election ballot as provided by law. (g) A candidate may not be required to obtain the endorsement or nomination of any political party or organization in order to qualify for the primary election ballot. (h) If the legislature requires candidates to obtain signatures to qualify for the primary election ballot, the number of signatures required may not exceed 5% of the total votes cast for the candidate elected for the same office in the last general election for that office. (i) A candidate may choose to have displayed next to the candidate’s name on the ballot the candidate’s preference for a political party or that the candidate prefers no political party. The format options must be as follows: “Party Preference _______________________” or “No Party Preference.” (j) The ballot may not indicate that a candidate has been endorsed by or nominated by any political party. (k) Each ballot must include a clear and conspicuous statement informing voters that a candidate’s indicated political party preference does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the political party or that the political party approves of or associates with the candidate. (4) This section may not be construed to amend, repeal, or modify Article VI, section 2 of the Montana constitution. (5) This section does not apply to special elections for covered offices. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Severability. If a part of[this act] is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of [this act] is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. NEW SECTION. Section 3. Effective date. [This act] is effective January 1, 2025. NEW SECTION. Section 4. Applicability. [This act] applies to elections for covered offices as defined in [section 1] held on or after January 1, 2025. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 127 (CI-127) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Article IV, section 5 of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended to read: Section 5. Result of elections. (1) As used in this section, the term “covered office” means the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, state representative, state senator, United States representative, United States senator, and other offices as provided by law. (2) In all elections held by the people for an office other than a covered office, the person or persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected. (3) In all elections held by the people for a covered office, the person receiving a majority of votes as determined as provided by law shall be declared elected. If it cannot be determined which person received a majority of votes because two or more persons are tied, the elected person shall be determined as provided by law. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Severability. If part of [this act] is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of [this act] is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. NEW SECTION. Section 3. Effective date. [This act] is effective January 1, 2025. NEW SECTION. Section 4. Applicability. [This act] applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2025.  THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 128 (CI-128) Article II of The Constitution of The State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 36 that reads: Section 36. Right to make decisions about pregnancy. (1) There is a right to make and carry out decisions about one’s own pregnancy, including the right to abortion. This right shall not be denied or burdened unless justified by a compelling government interest achieved by the least restrictive means. (2) The government may regulate the provision of abortion care after fetal viability provided that in no circumstance shall the government deny or burden access to an abortion that, in the good faith judgment of a treating health care professional, is medically indicated to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient. (3) The government shall not penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against a person based on the person’s actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes. The government shall not penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against a person for aiding or assisting another person in exercising their right to make and carry out decisions about their pregnancy with their voluntary consent. (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) A government interest is “compelling” only if it clearly and convincingly addresses a medically acknowledged, bona fide health risk to a pregnant patient and does not infringe on the patient’s autonomous decision making. (b) “Fetal viability” means the point in pregnancy when, in the good faith judgment of a treating health care professional and based on the particular facts of the case, there is a significant likelihood of the fetus’s sustained survival outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures. PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 19TH, 26TH, OCTOBER 10TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Gabriel Hindall, Gabriel Hindall, Petitioner Cause No. DV-24-201 Dept No: 2002 This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Gabriel Christine Hindall, to Gabriel Christine Cline. The hearing will be on 11/07/2024 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated September 16th, 2024 S Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0246-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TIRBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES MORIGEAU Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Jackie Spidel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the 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 forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855 DATED this 23 of September, 2024. \S\ Jackie Spidel, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In RE The Estate of BRANDON ALAN TAYLOR, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-59 John A. Mercer, 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 Jacob Taylor and Naomi Taylor, the Personal Representative, 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 23rd day of August, 2024. \S\ JACOB TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative \S\ NAOMI TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF WATER RATE INCREASE FOR THE WOODS BAY/LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Woods Bay/Lake County Water and Sewer District, Lake County, Montana, met on the 16th day of September 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the District office at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for a scheduled meeting. The District Board intends to increase rates by 5% to cover increased operating expenses for the water system, effective December 1, 2024. Al persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. For further information regarding the meeting, contact Julie Spencer, District Manager, at the District office or by phone at 406-837-4566. 1. Increasethewaterbaseratefor3⁄4”metersforWoodsBaycustomersfrom$49.60to$52.05 and for Sheaver’s Creek customers from $53.70 to $56.35. The larger size meter users will see an increase in base rate based on capacity units of meter being used. 2. Increase the water gallonage rate per thousand gallons used over the minimum allowed per meter size from $2.70 to $2.80 for 5,001 to 12,500 gallons; from $3.80 to $3.95 for over 12,501. 3. Hydrant meter rental rate will be the same as for a 1” meter rate. 4. Mailing of Notice. The District Secretary shall post the above Notice to the District’s website bigforkwater.com and include the message regarding the notice when mailing the bills to al water and wastewater customers of the District at least 7 days prior to the effective date of the rate increase in accordance with Section 7-13-2275 (5), MCA. MCA 7-13-2275 (5) A public hearing is not required for a cumulative rate increase of less than or equal to 5% within a 12-month period fi the board provides notification of the increase to persons within the district on whom the rate will be imposed at least 10 days prior to the passage or enactment of the ordinance or resolution implementing the increase. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND 31ST, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Shirley Mae Cummings, Deceased. Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-23-10 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 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 to Gordon G. Cummings, Jr., the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Cassie R. Dellwo, at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 25th day of September, 2024. /s/ Gordon G. Cummings, Jr. Personal Representative c/o Cassie R. Dellwo FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA. Eagle Bank Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and Katrina Joseph Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0002-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: Katrina Joseph Last Known Address, if any: PO Box 1085 Polson, MT 59860 The CSKT Tribal Court Located of the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana will hold a hearing at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 9:00am Phone Number: (406)275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine Summons and Complaint for money owed. The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of this publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgement by default. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION Eagle Bank, Plaintiff VS Alisha Y McDanal, Defendant Cause No 24-0003-CV SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE TRIBAL COURT SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to respond to the above-captioned complaint filed in Tribal Court. You have 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Tribal holidays) from the last date of publication of this summons in which to file your written answer with the Tribal Court. If you fail to respond to the complaint within the time provided under law, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint in the amount of $4,726.19 plus interest and costs to date. This Summons by Publication is issued pursuant to Title 1, chapter ,2 Part ,7 Rule 9(3), of the CS&KT laws codified. DATED this 1st day of May, 2024. /S/ Mona Haynes Clerk/Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on December 2, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST December 2, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on June 2, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST June 2, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 **Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check.** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Mobile Home Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes were due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 **Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST. 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES The Town of St. Ignatius is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the St. Ignatius Public Library Board. The library district includes areas outside of the city limits of St. Ignatius. A library board trustee helps provide governance for the public library; hires and evaluates the library director; establishes and monitors annual budget; and exercises such other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for the effective use and management of the library. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest to St. Ignatius City Hall or email a letter to: clerk@townofstignatius.com. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 406-745-3791. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of St. Ignatius Public Works Department intends to hire an “as needed” part-time water and sewer laborer, who will also help with general maintenance. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Must also have or be able to obtain water and sewer operator certification. Town will provide the training to obtain certifications (issued by MT DEQ). Wage begins at $21/hour. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and application to City Hall, PO Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. Application can be acquired from Job Service. Job open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every Friday. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shayna Cullinan: Shayna Cullinan, Petitioner, Cause No.: DV-24-207 Dept No.: Dept 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shayna Nichole Cullinan to Shayna Nichole Laabs-Booth The hearing will be on 11/13/2024 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated 10/01/2024 /S/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: TRACY GENE SCHLEMMER, Deceased. Probate No. DP-24-67 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that Timothy Earl Schlemmer was appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representatives at: David J. Hagestad, Brien B. Birge, and Patricia N. Morse HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C. 2425 West Central Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59801 DATED this 16th day of October, 2024. By: Brien B. Birge HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, PLLC Attorneys for Applicant/Personal Representative, Timothy Earl Schlemmer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Method of Counting Ballots, Public Test, Post-Election Audit, and County Canvass for the November 5, 2024, General Election All the events listed below are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. Notice is hereby given that the Public Test for the ExpressVote voting system, and the DS-450 Tabulators will occur in the Large Conference Room on the courthouse’s third floor at 10:00 am on Friday, October 25. Ballot preparation for tabulation will begin at 10 am on Friday, November 1, 2024, in the Large Conference Room and continue Monday, November 4, at 8 am. Absentee ballots will be publicly counted by appointed election judges beginning at noon and ending at 5 pm on Monday, November 4, by a DS 450 Central Tabulator. The count will resume at 8 am on Election Day. Preliminary results will be posted beginning after 8 pm on Election Day @https://electionresults.mt.gov. Montana law requires any person participating or observing the procedures of the count to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time before the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or a fine in an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Any person observing the county’s procedures must take the oath provided in 13-15-207(4) MCA, sign in, and wear a name tag. Technology is not permitted for observers in the election office or the counting center. Cell phones, Tablets, cameras, and other audio or video equipment or electronic devices will not be allowed. Accepted provisional ballots will be counted and added to the vote totals in the Large Conference Room at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 12. The Post-Election Audit will be held at 9 am on Thursday, November 14, in the Election Office, Room 121. The County Canvass of the election will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 19, in the Commissioner’s Chambers. DATED this 17TH day of October 2024. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: SULLIVAN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Mark Sullivan, represented by Northwest Design Studio Inc., is requesting conditional use approval to allow for disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on lakefront lots and two variances. One variance is for slope disturbance within the 50- foot buffer zone and one variance is for construction of impervious surface within the 50- foot buffer zone. The request is associated with the creation of a stairway to access the lake, a storage area and landscaping. The +/-2.53-acre subject property is located at 35172 Snowberry Lane, Polson, MT within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit D – Finley Point Lakeshore. SCHAMERHORN & DEAN CONDITIONAL USE Sean Schamerhorn & Amy Dean are requesting a conditional use approval to build a guest house in the Masumola Zoning District. The conditional use request is in association with the construction of a single-family residence and a guest house. The 40.128- acre parcel is located at 31771 Fox Trail, Polson and is legally described as a tract of land being the NW ¼ NW ¼ in section 20 of T23N, R20W, further shown and described as being parcel 4 on COS 5149. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 4, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after November 4 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 12th day of November 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for consideration and recommendation to the Polson City Commission, proposed text amendments to the 2016 Polson Development Code (PDC), which includes zoning and subdivision regulations that will apply to all land within the municipal boundaries of the City of Polson, Montana. Such changes are made in accordance with the changes to state law enacted by the 68th Regular Session of the Montana Legislature in 2023. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public comments on and review the proposed PDC text amendments. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-503 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Building and Planning Department at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at bp@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at city clerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 18th day of October 2024. /S/ Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the St Ignatius City Hall, 12 First Ave, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 until 11:00 a.m. local time on November 5th, 2024, for construction of the ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024 (Project). Bidders shall submit sealed bids addressed to Town of St Ignatius, enclosed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside “ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024.” Envelope shall include contractor’s name, mailing address, and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud as soon as possible after the bid closing. This Project will be subject to all applicable state and local regulations as indicated within the specifications. All work must be substantially complete in accordance with to the awarded contract and work schedules and final completion within 30 days. The notice to proceed is anticipated for November 2024 and a winter shutdown is anticipated. The site of the work is located within the Town of St Ignatius, Montana. The work generally includes installation of 12” gravity sewer main, replacement of 8” gravity sewer main, manhole installation, bypass pumping, surface restoration and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Town of St Ignatius, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required, shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s) and certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual can be furnished to Contractors from WGM Group, 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 728-4611 by email. Additional information can be found in the Instructions to Bidders section of the project documents. In addition, the bid proposal may also be examined at the following location: Missoula Plans Exchange Phone: (406) 549-5002 Email: mpe@vemcoinc.com The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. There will be an optional pre-bid conference meeting for interested bidders held at City Hall in St Ignatius at 13:00 p.m. local time on October 28th, 2024. I walk of the project area will follow the meeting. The contractor’s representatives are strongly encouraged to attend. The Town of St Ignatius reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Town of St Ignatius. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The Town of St Ignatius is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to the Construction Project Manger, Adam Pummill of WGM Group (apummill@wgmgroup.com). PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the St Ignatius City Hall, 12 First Ave, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 until 11:00 a.m. local time on November 5th, 2024, for construction of the ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024 (Project). Bidders shall submit sealed bids addressed to Town of St Ignatius, enclosed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside “ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER RE-ALIGNMENT.” Envelope shall include contractor’s name, mailing address, and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud as soon as possible after the bid closing. This Project will be subject to all applicable state and local regulations as indicated within the specifications. All work must be substantially complete in accordance with to the awarded contract and work schedules and final completion within 30 days. The notice to proceed is anticipated for November 2024 and a winter shutdown is anticipated. The site of the work is located within the Town of St Ignatius, Montana. The work generally includes installation of 12” gravity sewer main, replacement of 8” gravity sewer main, manhole replacement or rehabilitation, trenchless casing pipe installation, bypass pumping, surface restoration and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Town of St Ignatius, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required, shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s) and certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual can be furnished to Contractors from WGM Group, 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 728-4611 by email. Additional information can be found in the Instructions to Bidders section of the project documents. In addition, the bid proposal may also be examined at the following location: Missoula Plans Exchange Phone: (406) 549-5002 Email: mpe@vemcoinc.com The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. There will be an optional pre-bid conference meeting for interested bidders held at City Hall in St Ignatius at 3:00 p.m. local time on October 28th, 2024. I walk of the project area will follow the meeting. The contractor’s representatives are strongly encouraged to attend. The Town of St Ignatius reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Town of St Ignatius. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The Town of St Ignatius is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to the Construction Project Manger, Adam Pummill of WGM Group (apummill@wgmgroup.com). PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Attention: The future of stock water within the Flathead Irrigation Project is uncertain. An informational meeting regarding the establishment of a community well for stock water purposes in the St Ignatius area will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mission Jocko Irrigation District office, located at 524 North Main Street, St. Ignatius, MT. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further information, please contact the Mission Jocko Irrigation District. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________