Legals for October, 6 2023

NO. 29787 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: MATTHEW NELSON, MADALINE NELSON, YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-21-015(A) Cause No. DN-21-016(A) Judge Amy Eddy SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: The Unknown Birth Father of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Amy Eddy, District Judge, Department 1, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Second Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. M.N. and M.N. were both born on January 19, 2018 in Kalispell, Montana. The birth mother is Brandy Nelson. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 26th day of September, 2023. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Michelle Davis Deputy Clerk  Sept. 29, and Oct. 6, 13, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29788 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: MATTHEW NELSON, MADALINE NELSON, YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-21-015(A) Cause No. DN-21-016(A) Judge Amy Eddy SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Brandy Nelson, birth mother of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Amy Eddy, District Judge, Department 1, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Second Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. M.N. and M.N. were both born on January 19, 2018 in Kalispell, Montana. The birth mother is Brandy Nelson. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 26th day of September, 2023. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Michelle Davis Deputy Clerk  Sept. 29, and Oct. 6, 13, 2023 MNALXP __________________________

NO. 29802 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY23 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the Flathead County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php.  The Board will meet on the 17th day of October, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 3rd day of October, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman Oct. 6, 13, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29806 Randall S. Ogle OGLE, WORM & 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 VIRGINIA N. AXENFIELD,  Deceased. Cause No. DP-23-257 ROBERT B ALLISON 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 Richard M. Forscutt, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at c/o Ogle, Worm & Travis, PLLP, P.O. Box 899, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.   DATED this 14th day of September, 2023. /s/ Richard M Forscutt Richard M. Forscutt Personal Representative OGLE, WORM & TRAVIS, PLLP By: Randall S. Ogle Randall S. Ogle Attorneys for the Estate Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29808 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: “MAX” ERLING O. SCHLAK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-280 Amy Eddy District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Valerie Babb, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 22nd day of September, 2023. /s/ Valerie Babb VALERIE BABB, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Oct. 6, 13,20,2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29809 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: DARRYL HOWARD DUCKWORTH Deceased. Cause No.: DP-23-279 Danni Coffman 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 John A. Gutierrez, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of October, 2023. /s/ John A. Gutierrez JOHN A. GUTIERREZ, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________