Legals for March, 13 2026

NO. 31885 HON. PAUL SULLIVAN District Court Judge, Dept. 2 Eleventh Judicial District 920 S. Main St., Suite 310 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: B.M.P., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-15-2024-26 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO: ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE FATHERS including JUSTIN RECTENWALD YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Mother and All Putative Fathers (“the Petition”) regarding B.M.P., the child who is the subject of the above-captioned proceedings brought pursuant to Title 41, Chapter 3 of the Montana Code Annotated, has been filed in Cause No. DN-15-2024-26 in Montana 11th Judicial District Court, in Flathead County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), located at 121 Financial Dr., Kalispell, Montana. The Petition requests that CFS be granted the following relief: Termination of Parental Rights and Permanent Legal Custody. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Flathead County, (406) 758-5870, and is hereby served upon you at this time. The child who is the subject of the proceedings, B.M.P., was born on June 6, 2021, in Whitefish, Montana. The child’s mother is Tatiana Michelle Parker. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear at the bench trial regarding the Petition that is set on April 13, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the Flathead County Courthouse located at 920 S. Main, Kalispell, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why CFS should not be granted the relief requested in the Petition. NOTICE: Your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will have an attorney appointed to represent you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 24th day of February, 2026. (SEAL) Sarah Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Sara Smith Deputy Clerk February 27 and March 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31894 Charles W. Schuyler, Esq. CHARLES W. SCHUYLER, PC 700 SW Higgins Ave. Ste. 111 Missoula, MT 59803 Ph: 406-543-8261 Fax: 406-543-8263 Email: chuck@skylawmt.com Attorney for the Estate of CLIFTON PRICE ZABLOTNEY, a/k/a CLIFTON ZABLOTNEY MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF  CLIFTON PRICE ZABLOTNEY a/ka CLIFTON ZABLOTNEY, aliases, Deceased. Dept. No. D Probate: DP-15-2025-0000271    AMENDED 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 either be mailed to DEVAN ZABLOTNEY, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Charles W. Schuyler, PC, 700 SW Higgins Ave. Ste. 111, Missoula, MT 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 26 day of January 2026. /s/ Devan Zablotney DEVAN ZABLOTNEY Personal Representative March 6, 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31908 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BIGFORK FIRE DISTRICT AMENDMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Bigfork Fire District, Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing for the purpose of amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget pursuant to § 7-6-4021, MCA. The hearing will be held on March 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Bigfork Fire Hall, 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork, Montana. The purpose of the proposed amended budget is to recognize bond proceeds; authorize related expenditures; provide for reimbursement of prior bond-related expenditures; and recognize the long-term debt associated with the bonds. The public may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the proposed amended budget. Comment may also be submitted by email to cnorred@bigforkfire.com or mailed to 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911 Following the public hearing, the Board of Trustees will consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 amended budget immediately thereafter. Upon approval, the amended budget will be placed on file and open for public inspection at the Flathead County Finance Department. March 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31917 Grizzly Mini Storage located at 466 Ash Rd., Kalispell is having an auction of March 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Unit 208: Collier Unit 203: Smith Unit 522: Baker Unit 604: Clayton Unit 403: Futch Unit 531:Vance Unit 313: Andker Unit 615: Skamnes Unit 404: Thompson Unit 229: Nelson Unit 331: Hamilton March 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31918 School District #4 Elementary District Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies WHEREAS, as an essential part of its budgeting process, the Board of Trustees are authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. Transportation: Estimated change in revenues: $280 increase. Estimated change in Mills: .0247 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100K is a $0.02 increase, estimated change on a home of $200K is a $0.06 increase, and an estimated change on a home of $600K is a $0.13 increase. Tuition: Estimated change in revenues: $1000 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0.09 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100K is a $0.07 increase, and on a home of $200K is a $0.20 increase, and on a home of $600K is a $0.46 increase Building Reserve: Estimated change in revenues: $1000 decrease. Estimated change in Mills: $-0.09 Estimated impact on a 100K home is $-O. Est. impact on a $200K home is $-0.20 and Est. impact on a $600K home is -0.46 Impacts above are based on current certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year. The listed information are estimates. If it becomes evident during the budgeting process that increases/decreases are different or not necessary, then Swan River School Board of Trustees will make the changes accordingly. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance and repairs, and for 50% of counselor salary. /s/ Luke Adamson Chairperson /s/ Dee Johnson Clerk Dated March 9, 2026 March 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________