Legals for March, 20 2026

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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. 31949 Notice of Intent to Establish a New Banking Branch: Collegiate Peaks Bank, Division of Glacier Bank, with its headquarters located at 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901, has submitted an application to establish a new banking branch located at 1130 Haxton Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Comments regarding this application should be forwarded in writing via email to [email protected]. Comments will also be accepted by mail addressed to the Division of Banking and Financial Institutions, Department of Administration, P.O. Box 200546, Helena, MT 59620-0546. The application may be reviewed, during the comment period, at the above address by calling the department at (406) 841-2920 and requesting an appointment. March 20, 27, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31951 RESOLUTION OF INTENT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO INCREASE THE FLATHEAD COUNIY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT #8, HAPPY VALLEY WATER RATES AND CHARGES TO BECOME EFFECTIVE June 1, 2026 AND SET A DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARINGS. Whereas, the water rates and charges that are in effect at the present time are not adequate to provide revenues to defray the costs of operation, maintenance, and capitol of the distribution Facilities and Systems for the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley. Whereas, the water rates were reviewed to insure that charges are reasonable and just by the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley Board of Directors. Whereas, the provision of the water systems and facilities is essential to the preservation of the public health and welfare and that the new rate must, before taking effect, be approved by the Board of the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley after advertising and conducting a public hearing pursuant to the rules and regulations (MCA 7-13-2275). Whereas, the current budgetary requirements with respect to the operation of said facilities, in addition to a proposed $2.00 per month per customer fee for the meter replacement program. The meters have reached their average expected life span and the system will begin replacing meters as the meters fail. The rates will become effective on June 1, 2026 , if the board of directors approves the increase in rates at the public hearing and business meeting on April 20, 2026. Whereas, pursuant to Montana Law (MCA 7-13-2275(6)(a), the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley board of directors have determined that a public meeting must be advertised and held to gather public testimony and input regarding the proposed increase in water rates and charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy valley BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 1. That the board of directors considers it both advisable and necessary to increase the municipal water rates for alt users and proposes to increase the rates and charges per the following: 2. A 5% increase will raise our base rate to $31.59 and per thousand gallon thereafter is $2.16, The new Meter Replacement Fee would add $2.00 fee for each user every month. IT would remain the same fee in a specific account. The meters would be replaced as they failed to work. That a public hearing will be held on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at 103 Bear Trail, Whitefish, MT 59937. The public hearing will be held and will be followed by a board discussion and a vote on the proposed water rate increase. 2. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in conformance with MCA 7-1-2121 or MCA 69-7-111 in a local newspaper between fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21) days prior to the hearing. 3. Additionally, the notice of the hearing shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days and not more than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing to all known residences/businesses served by the Water District. Introduced at a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors on February 24, 2026. PASSED and APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Flathead County Water & Sewer District #8, Happy Valley this day February 24, 2026 and APPROVED by the PRESIDENT this 24th day of February, 2026.   FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER 7 SEWER DISTRICT #8, HAPPY VALLEY March 20 and April 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31952 Cayuse Prairie School  897 Lake Blaine Rd. Kalispell, MT 59901 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase/Decrease in Permissive Levies Be it resolved that as an essential part of its budgeting process, the Cayuse Prairie School Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose permissive levies to support its budgets. The Cayuse Prairie School Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the fund notes 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. Adult Ed - Est. change in revenues: $0. Est. increase/decrease in mills: 0 Est. increase on a 100K home: $0. Est. increase on a 300K home: $0. Bus Depreciation - Est. change in revenues: $0. Est. increase/decrease in mills: $0 Est. increase on a 100K home: $0. Est. increase on a300K home: $0.Transportation – Est. change in revenues: $25,373.47. Est. increase in mills: 2.32. Est. increase on a 100K home: $1.76. Est. increase on a 300K home: $5.29. Est. increase on a 600K home: $11.30.Tuition – Est. change in revenues: $16,447.82. Est. increase in mills: 1.50. Est. increase on a 100K home: $1.14. Est. increase on a 300K home: $3.43. Est. increase on a 600K home: $7.33. Flexibility Fund - Est. change in revenues:-$41,839.14. Est. decrease in mills: -3.82. Est. decrease on a 100K home: -$2.91. Est. decrease in 300K home: -$8.73. Est. decrease in 600K home: -$18.64.Building Reserve – Est. change in revenues: $82.11. Est. increase in mills: 0.01 Est. increase on a 100K home: $0.01. Est. increase on a 300K home: $0.02. Est. increase on a 600K home: $0.04. Total Est. change in revenues: $64.26. Est. increase in mills: 0.01. Total Est. increase on a 100K home: $0. Est. increase on a 300K home: $0.01. Est. increase on a 600K home: $0.03.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 Cayuse Prairie 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 projects anticipated to be completed at this time: maintenance on existing buildings and property, resealing and striping the parking lot, replacement of windows, maintenance on fields 7 buildings, replacing carpets and painting. Adopted by the Cayuse Prairie Board of Trustees the 17th day of March 2026. March 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________