Legals for September, 10 2025

NO. 31462 Sara Smith 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 MATTER OF: R.N.R. YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-25-020(E) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Anthony James, birth father of the above-named child: 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 emergency protective services, adjudication of the above-named child as a youth in need of care, and temporary legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Danni Coffman, District Judge, Department 3, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, MT, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. R.N.R. was born on September 3, 2024 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Reese Amarie Rogers. 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, MT, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 15 day of August, 2025. SARA SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk  August 27 and September 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31480 TANKO LAW OFFICE KATHERINE C. TROIANO, ESQ.  Montana Bar No. 14440 638 Nucleus Ave., Suite 103 P.O. Box 2573 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Tel: (406) 897-7133 Fax: (406) 897-7150 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JAMES R, WICKS, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000194-11 HON. 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 Traci R. Ward, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, P.O. Box 2573, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 30th day of June,2025. /s/Traci R Ward TRACI R. WARD, Personal Representative Aug. 27, and Sept. 3, 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31484 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Renae Sue Gugler Renae Sue Gugler Petitioner Cause No.: DV-2025-1188 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Renae Sue Gugler to Renae Sue Hahn. The hearing will be on 11/26/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 22, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Natalya Rogachevskaya Deputy Clerk of Court Natalya Rogachevskaya Aug. 27, and Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31485 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Stephanie Ann Gilmore Stephanie Ann Gilmore Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1203 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Stephanie Ann Gilmore to Stephanie Ann J-Griffith. The hearing will be on 10/28/2025 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 22, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Natalya Rogachevskaya Deputy Clerk of Court  Natalya Rogachevskaya Aug. 27, and Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31499 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: [email protected]  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: REX W. JACKSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000200-II  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 Rebecca J. Jackson, 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 19 day of August, 2025. /s/ Rebecca J. Jackson REBECCA J. JACKSON, Personal Representative September 3, 10, 17, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31505 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE DRAFT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM, FORM 654. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. PER 85-2-307(5)(C), MCA, IF NO PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, THE DRAFT PD WILL BE ADOPTED AS FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE DRAFT PD OR PUBLIC COMMENT FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30163655 Owners: SPP MONTANA LLC 6304 PEAKE RD MACON, GA 31210-3960 Priority Date: APRIL 11, 2025 at 01:00 P.M. Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Maximum Flow Rate: 1.67 CFS Maximum Volume: 112.74 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 55.54 Source Name: LAZY CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SENESE; Sec 25; Twp 32N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30 Flow Rate: 1.67 CFS Diversion Means: PUMP Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE Period of Use: MAY 1 to SEPTEMBER 30 Twp 32N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Acres: 25.72; Qtr Sec: NENE; Sec 36 ID 2; Acres: 22.43; Qtr Sec: E2SE; Sec 25 ID 3; Acres: 7.39; Qtr Sec: S2NE; Sec 25 Total: 55.54 PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. September 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31508 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE DRAFT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM, FORM 654. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. PER 85-2-307(5)(C), MCA, IF NO PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, THE DRAFT PD WILL BE ADOPTED AS FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE DRAFT PD OR PUBLIC COMMENT FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30163639 Owners: MELODYE A ROONEY SEAN T ROONEY PO BOX 97 WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0097 Priority Date: MAY 29, 2025 at 12:00 A.M. Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION WETLAND Maximum Flow Rate: 250.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 39.75 AC-FT Source Name: STILLWATER RIVER Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SESENE; Sec 36; Twp 31N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO JULY 31 Flow Rate: 250.00 GPM  Period of Diversion: OCTOBER 19 TO OCTOBER 31 Flow Rate: 250.00 GPM Diversion Means: PUMP Reservoir: OFF STREAM Reservoir Name: ROONEY UPPER POND Qtr Sec: SENE; Sec 36; Twp 31N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD Surface Area: 1.51 ACRES Current Capacity: 10.60 ACRE-FEET Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Purpose Clarification: IRRIGATION WILL OCCUR FROM POND FILLED FROM THE STILLWATER RIVER DURING THE PERIODS OF DIVERSION Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE Volume: 1.26 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Acres: 0.55; Qtr Sec: SENE; Sec 36; Twp 31N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD Total: 0.55 Purpose (Use): WETLAND Volume: 38.49 AC-FT Period of Use: MARCH 1 to OCTOBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: SENE; Sec 36; Twp 31N; Rge 23W; County FLATHEAD PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. September 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31510 C. Mark Hash  Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  Attorneys at Law  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Marylane Heine, a/k/a Marylane Elizabeth Heine, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-214 (A) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed co-personal representatives 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 David J. Heine and Craig L. Heine, the co-personal representatives, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & 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 5th day of September 2025. /s/ David J. Heine Co-Personal Representative          /s/ Craig L. Heine Co-Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  /s/ C Mark Hash          Attorneys for the co-personal representatives September 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31511 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  136 1st Ave. West P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected]   MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Roger A. Hall, Deceased. Cause No. DP-25-213 (B) 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 Alan L. Hall, Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.     DATED: September 5, 2025 /s/ Alan L. Hall Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  By /s/ C. Mark Hash   Attorneys for Personal Representative September 10, 17, 24, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31513 On May 22, 2025, the Kalispell Police Department seized an abandoned white Holiday Rambler camper from 5th Ave W. If you believe this camper belongs to you, please present proof of ownership to KPD immediately. You may be liable for the associated towing/impound costs and registration fees. Should it remain unclaimed, KPD will dispose of the camper on or about September 17, 2025. Call 406-758-7772 with questions. September 10, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________