Legals December 29, 2016
Cary Walter Baszler 1109 15th Ave E Polson, MT 59860 406-261-0885 Petitioner Pro Se Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In re the Marriage of: Cary Walter Baszler, Petitioner, and Mary /and Joyce Baszler, Respondent. Cause No.: DR-16-112 Summons for Publication The State of Montana Sends Greetings to the Above-Named Respondent: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. Dated this 12th day of December, 2016. (SEAL) Lyn Fricker Clerk of Court By: /s/ Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk Published on December 15, 2016, December 22, 2016, and December 29, 2016. MNAXLP
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR MILLER, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-16-55 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. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Co-Personal Representatives at the following address: Randall Wittmier c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 4th_day of November, 2016 /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Randall Wittmier Randall Wittmier, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S ATTORNEY: Clinton J. Fischer CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P. O. Box 879 Polson, Montana 59860 Published on December 15, 2016, December 22, 2016, and December 29, 2016. MNAXLP
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Petitioner Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Adoption, of G.L.S., A Minor child, Thomas John Anderson, Petitioner. Cause No. DA-16-22 Summons for Publication State of Montana Sends Greetings to Jerry Allen Savage: You the Natural Father, are Hereby Summoned to respond to the petition in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your response and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to respond, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. Further, failure to appear at the hearing of this matter constitutes a waiver of your interest in the custody of the child in this matter and will result in the court's termination of your rights to the child. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, the 9th day of Dec., 2016. (COURT SEAL) /s/ Casey L. Emerson Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk Published on December 29, 2016, January 5, 2017, and January 12, 2017. MNAXLP
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Petitioner Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Adoption, of L.L.S., A Minor child, Thomas John Anderson, Petitioner. Cause No. DA-16-21 Summons for Publication State of Montana Sends Greetings to Jerry Allen Savage: You the Natural Father, are Hereby Summoned to respond to the petition in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your response and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to respond, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. Further, failure to appear at the hearing of this matter constitutes a waiver of your interest in the custody of the child in this matter and will result in the court's termination of your rights to the child. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, the 9th day of Dec., 2016. (COURT SEAL) /s/ Casey L. Emerson Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk Published on December 29, 2016, January 5, 2017, and January 12, 2017. MNAXLP
551673 TR SALE PAGES: 3 State of Montana Lake County Recorded: 11/10/2016 12:23 KOI: TR Sale Paula A Holle Clerk and Recorder Fee: $21.00 By: /s/ Janet Munn Dep To: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by LINDY M. HORNBERGER, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER IS/ARE: Grantors: CRAMELOT STORAGE OF POLSON, LLC, as to an undivided 42% interest; JGZ PROPERTIES, LLC, as to an undivided 22% interest; SHILOH VENTURES, LLC as to an undivided 21% interest; and NORTHWEST VENTURES, LLC as to an undivided 15% interest, all as tenants in common ("Grantors") Original Trustee: Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County Successor Trustee: Lindy M. Hornberger, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the "Trustee") Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank (the "Beneficiary") Present Record Owner: CRAMELOT STORAGE OF POLSON, LLC, as to an undivided 42% interest; JGZ PROPERTIES, LLC, as to an undivided 22% interest; SHILOH VENTURES, LLC as to an undivided 21% interest; and NORTHWEST VENTURES, LLC as to an undivided 15% interest, all as tenants in common THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: A Tract of Land located in the S1/2NW1/4 of Section 25, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract B on Certificate of Survey No. 5333, on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lake County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated August 27, 2008, and recorded September 8, 2008, under Microfile No. 492134, records of Lake County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated October 17, 2016, and recorded October 18, 2016, under Microfile No. 551230, records of Lake County, Montana. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $1,065.51 due under the Promissory Note dated October 9, 2012, which is secured by the Trust Indenture. The borrower is due for the October 9, 2015 payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF NOVEMBER 9, 2016 ARE: Principal: $295,791.42 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 4.0000% per annum. As of November 9, 2016, the interest balance is $2,009.70 and interest accrues at the rate of $32.4154 per day. Late fees: $974.50 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee's and attorney's fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: April 11, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Front Entrance to the Lake County Courthouse, 106 - 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860-2125 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated this 9th day of November, 2016. /s/ Lindy M. Hornberger LINDY M. HORNBERGER Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) :ss. County of Missoula ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on November 9, 2016, by Lindy M. Hornberger, as Trustee. /s/ Dawn L. Hanninen Printed Name Dawn L. Hanninen [NOTARY SEAL] Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: February 14, 2020 File No.: 034683-000024 Published on December 29, 2016, January 5, 2017, and January 12, 2017. MNAXLP
551960 TR SALE Pages: 2 State of Montana Lake County Recorded: 11/29/2016 10:47 KOI: TR Sale Paula A Holle Clerk and Recorder Fee: $24.00 By: /s/ Wanda R. Roat, Dep. To: After Recording Return to: Geiszler Steele, PC Terrace West, Suite K 619 Southwest Higgins Missoula, MT 59803 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE Pursuant to ยง 71-1-301, et seq., of the Montana Code Annotated, the undersigned hereby gives notice of simultaneous Trustee Sales to be held concurrently on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802, and at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860, the following described properties located in Missoula County, Montana, and Lake County, Montana, respectively, as follows: Lot 59 of GRANTLAND NINE, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Portions of Government Lot-1, Section 32 and Government Lot-3, Section 33, Township 23 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Amended Lot A on Certificate of Survey No. 5720, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Douglas B. Woodahl conveyed the above described Missoula County property, and improvements situated thereon, if any, to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to First Security Bank of Missoula, Division of Glacier Bank, which was designated as beneficiary in a Deed of Trust dated July 2, 2004, and recorded April 25, 2005 in Book 751 at page 389, Document No. 200509458, records of Missoula County, Montana. Douglas B. Woodahl also conveyed the above described Lake County property, and improvements situated thereon, if any, to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to First Security Bank of Missoula, Division of Glacier Bank, which was designated as beneficiary in a Deed of Trust dated July 2, 2004, and recorded April 22, 2005 under Microfile No. 457745, records of Lake County, Montana. The obligations secured by the aforementioned Deeds of Trust are now in default and the required payments on the Promissory Note secured by the Deeds of Trust have not been made as required, and have been accelerated. As of October 26, 2016, the sum of $720,276.03 was past due. The principal balance as of that date was the sum of $696,159.60, with related late fees and interest accruing thereon at a rate of 5.25% per annum, with a daily interest accrual of $99.85. In accordance with the provisions of the Deeds of Trust, the beneficiary has elected to accelerate the full remaining balance due under the terms of the Deeds of Trust and note and elected to sell the interest of Douglas Woodahl, Grantor, the original Grantors, their successors and assigns, in and to the afore described properties, subject to all easements, restrictions, encumbrances, or covenants existing of record or evident on the properties at the time of sale to satisfy the remaining obligation owed. Beneficiary has directed David J. Steele II of Geiszler Steele, PC, a licensed Montana attorney, as successor Trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The sale noticed herein may be terminated and the Deeds of Trust and note obligation be reinstated by the tender to the successor Trustee of all amounts in arrears to the date of payment, together with all fees, costs and expenses of sale as incurred. Trustee is unaware of any party in possession or claiming right to possession of the subject properties other than those persons noticed herein. DATE this 22nd day of November, 2016. GEISZLER STEELE, PC By:/s/ David J. Steele II David J. Steele II Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA County of Missoula This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 22nd day of November, 2016, by David J. Steele II, Successor Trustee. /s/ Katie M. Neagle Notary Public for the State of Montana (SEAL) Published on December 15, 2016, December 22, 2016, and December 29, 2016. MNAXLP
Michael B. Grayson GRAYSON LAW FIRM 112 E. Commercial Ave. P.O. Box 907 Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 563-3195 Attorney for Personal Representative Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Warren Beck, Deceased Probate No. DP-16-58 Notice to Creditors Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed as 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 Gregory C. Beck, Personal Representative, c/o Grayson Law Firm, P.O. Box 907, Anaconda, Montana, 59711, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 22 day of November, 2016. /s/ Gegory C. Beck Gregory C. Beck Personal Representative /s/ Michael B. Grayson Michael B. Grayson Attorney for Personal Representative Published on December 15, 2016, December 22, 2016, and December 29, 2016. MNAXLP
Thane Johnson Colleen P. Donohoe Johnson, Berg & Saxby, PLLP PO Box 3038 Kalispell, MT 59903-3038 Telephone: (406) 755-5535 Attorneys for Personal Representative NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 16-463-P IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ROBERT SCHMIDT, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. 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 KATHRYN SUE SCHMIDT, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Johnson, Berg & Saxby, PLLP, PO Box 3038, Kalispell, Montana 59903-3038, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 22 day of Nov., 2016. /s/ Kathryn S. Schmidt KATHRYN SUE SCHMIDT Personal Representative Published on December 22, 2016, December 29, 2016, and January 5, 2017. MNAXLP
The Board of Lake County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on January 11, 2017 at 10:00 am at 106 4th Avenue East, Room 211, Polson, MT, for the purpose of taking public comment on the Commissioners Resolution of Intent to Withdraw from Public Law 280, as written below. The Commissioners will take written or e-mail (lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov) comments up until that time. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM PUBLIC LAW 280 WHEREAS, Public Law 280 is a Federal law that defines criminal jurisdiction over Tribal Members within reservation boundaries; and WHEREAS, When enacted Public Law 280 required mandatory participation by State and Tribal Governments in certain States, and voluntary participation in other states; and WHEREAS, Montana is a Voluntary Participation State that required an agreement between The State of Montana and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; and WHEREAS, In 1963 The State of Montana enacted, M.C.A., 2-1-301. Assumption of criminal jurisdiction of Flathead Indian country. The state of Montana hereby obligates and binds itself to assume, as herein provided, criminal jurisdiction over Indians and Indian territory of the Flathead Indian Reservation and country within the state in accordance with the consent of the United States given by the act of August 15, 1953 (Public Law 280, 83rd congress, 1st session); and WHEREAS, M.C.A., 2-1-302. Resolution of Indian tribes requesting state jurisdiction - governor's proclamation - consent of county commissioners. (2) The governor may not issue the proclamation until the resolution has been approved in the manner provided for by the charter, constitution, or other fundamental law of the tribe, if the document provides for approval, and there has been first obtained the consent of the board of county commissioners of each county that encompasses any portion of the reservation of the tribe; and WHEREAS, May 20, 1964, Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Officer/John C. Corbett, presented the Lake County Commissioners with Tribal Ordinance 40-A requesting they consent to the ordinance which is a requirement M.C.A., 2-1-302, (2); and WHEREAS, The State of Montana, per M.C.A., 2-1-302, was obligating and binding itself to assume the criminal jurisdiction ; and WHEREAS, In 1964 this resolution was not seen to have a significant impact on local law enforcement, prosecution or social services the board of commissioners consented to and approved Tribal Ordinance 40-A on May 20, 1964; and WHEREAS, Lake County has been a participant in an agreement to implement Public Law 280 between CSKT and the State of Montana since 1964, pursuant to Public Law 280; and WHEREAS, This agreement has provided significant benefits to all residents of Lake County in respect to crime prevention, investigation, deterrence, prosecution, rehabilitation and treatment; and WHEREAS, The circumstances surrounding this agreement and its implementation has changed significantly in 40 years such that at this time the following circumstances exist: 1) A significant number of felonies are being committed in Lake County by Tribal members 2) Tribal members are significantly over represented in proportion to their population in committing crimes requiring temporary incarceration 3) Lake County's tax base or other revenues are no sufficient to fund continued participation in Public Law 280 as costs to Lake County are significant over 2 million dollars annually, and WHEREAS, Lake County is without adequate revenue to fund construction of a Detention Center or added law enforcement to provide for continued participation in Public Law 280; and WHEREAS, Lake County diverts resources from other County services to the detriment of all Lake County residents in order to facilitate continued participation in Public Law 280, which actions the county can no longer continue; and WHEREAS, Lake County does not have the economic resources to continue participation in Public Law 280 without detriment to the real property taxpayers of Lake County, Montana; and WHEREAS, The State of Montana and the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes are not providing funding for County costs incurred from Public Law 280; and WHEREAS, Lake County therefore has no option other than to seek public comment and input upon County withdrawal from the Public Law 280 arrangement; and WHEREAS, Marcy's Law, having been approved by the citizens of Montana will also impose significant costs on Lake County without the necessary ability to pay. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS, Lake County shall: 1) Work with the 2017 Montana Legislature to address the funding issues regarding continued implementation of P.L. 280. 2) Address the long term Lake County facilities requirements. 3) Make a determination regarding continued County participation. 4) If decision is to withdraw do so by October 1, 2017. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of January 2017. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS William D. Barron, Chairman Gale Decker, Member Dave Stipe, Member ATTEST:_Paula A. Holle, Clerk & Recorder Published on December 29, 2016, and January 5, 2017. MNAXLP
The Board of Lake County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on January 11, 2017 at 10:00 am at 106 4th Avenue East Room 211 Polson, MT, for the purpose of taking public comment on the Commissioners Resolution of Intent to Withdraw from Public Law 280, as written below. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM PUBLIC LAW 280 WHEREAS, Public Law 280 is a Federal law that defines criminal jurisdiction over Tribal Members within reservation boundaries; and WHEREAS, When enacted Public Law 280 required mandatory participation by State and Tribal Governments in certain States, and voluntary participation in other states; and WHEREAS, Montana is a Voluntary Participation State That required an agreement between The State of Montana and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; and WHEREAS, In 1963 The State of Montana enacted, M.C.A., 2-1-301. Assumption of criminal jurisdiction of Flathead Indian country. The state of Montana hereby obligates and binds itself to assume, as herein provided, criminal jurisdiction over Indians and Indian territory of the Flathead Indian reservation and country within the state in accordance with the consent of the United States given by the act of August 15, 1953 (Public Law 280, 83rd congress, 1st session); and WHEREAS, M.C.A., 2-1-302. Resolution of Indian tribes requesting state jurisdiction - governor's proclamation - consent of county commissioners. (2) The governor may not issue the proclamation until the resolution has been approve in the manner provided for by the charter, constitution, or other fundamental law of the tribe, if the document provides for approval, and there has been first obtained the consent of the board of county commissioners of each county that encompasses any portion of the reservation of the tribe; and WHEREAS, May 20, 1964, Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Officer/John C. Corbett, presented the Lake County Commissioners with Tribal Ordinance 40-A requesting they consent to the ordinance which is a requirement M.C.A., 2-1-302, (2); and WHEREAS, The State of Montana, per M.C.A., 2-1-302, was obligating and binding itself to assume the criminal jurisdiction ; and WHEREAS, In 1964 this resolution was not seen to have a significant impact on local law enforcement, prosecution or social services the board of commissioners consented to and approved Tribal Ordinance 40-A on May 20, 1964; and WHEREAS, Lake County has been a participant in an agreement to implement Public Law 280 between CSKT and the State of Montana since 1964, pursuant to Public Law 280, and WHEREAS, This agreement has provided significant benefits to all residents of Lake County in respect to crime prevention, investigation, deterrence and prosecution; and WHEREAS, The circumstances surrounding this agreement and its implementation has changed significantly in 40 years such that at this time the following circumstances exist: 1) A significant number of felonies are being committed in Lake County by Tribal members. 2) Tribal members are over represented in proportion to their population in committing crimes requiring temporary incarceration 3) A significant reduction in property taxes has occurred in Lake County as a result of trust land placement and other land transactions, and 4) Lake County is without tax or other revenues to fund continued participation in public law 280 as costs to Lake County are significant exactly 2 million dollars annually, and WHEREAS, Lake County is without adequate revenue to fund construction of a jail or added law enforcement facilities to provide for continued participation in Public Law 280; and WHEREAS, Lake County has diverted resources from other county services to the detriment of all Lake County residents in order to facilitate continued participation in Public Law 280, which actions the county can no longer continue; and WHEREAS, Lake County does not have the economic resources to continue participation in this program without detriment to the real property taxpayers of Lake County, Montana; and WHEREAS, The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes is not providing funding for county costs incurred from Public Law 280; and WHEREAS, Lake County therefore has no option other than to seek public comment and input upon county withdrawal from the Public Law 280 arrangement. WHEREAS, Marcy's Law has placed upon Lake County significant constitutional obligations to victims of crimes, and the added criminal load ordered by Public Law 280 has also increased the Marcy's Law victim responsibility upon Lake County that are new and are obligations we do not have funding or the fiscal ability to provide. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS, Lake County Shall: 1) Work with the 2017 Montana Legislature to address the funding issues facing encountered. 2) Address the long term facilities requirements. 3) Make a determination regarding continued County Participation 4) If decision is to withdraw do so by October 1, 2017. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of January 2017. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS William D. Barron, Chairman Gale Decker, Member Dave Stipe, Member ATTEST:__Paula A. Holle, Clerk & Recorder Published on December 29, 2016, and January 5, 2017. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH PPL MONTANA, LLC AND THE MATTSON PLAINTIFF CLASS OF PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE SHORELINE OF FLATHEAD LAKE AND THE BANK OF FLATHEAD RIVER A group of landowners on Flathead Lake and a portion of the Flathead River located in Flathead County filed a class action lawsuit in the Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court, Kalispell, Montana on November 9, 1999 against Montana Power Company ("MPC") and PPL Montana, LLC ("PPLM"). The landowners claimed the power companies' operation of the Kerr Dam caused damages to the landowners' property. The lawsuit is captioned Mattson, et al. v. Montana Power Co., et al., No. DV-99-548A. The Court certified the class which includes the following group of landowners: All persons and entities (other than the United States, the defendants, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana) that have since November 9, 1991 to December 1, 2006, owned real property either: i) with frontage on the shoreline of Flathead Lake in Flathead County or Lake County, Montana, or ii) which contains a bank of the Flathead River located in Flathead County, Montana, south of the point at which Lower Valley Road (east of U.S. Highway 93) intersects with the Flathead River, or both. This notice is to advise the class that a hearing will be held on March 9, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the Court should grant approval of the Amended Stipulation of Settlement and General Release between PPLM and the class as fair, reasonable and adequate, whether the application for award of attorney's fees and reimbursement for expenses should be approved, and whether the case should be dismissed with prejudice. A class settlement with MPC and its insurer National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA was previously approved by the Court on August 19, 2015. A Supplemental Notice of Class Action Settlement with PPLM describes a proposed plan of distribution and the rights of class members to file a Proof of Claim and Release ("Claim Form") to receive proceeds from the Settlement Fund from this settlement with PPLM and the earlier settlement with MPC. Claim Forms must be postmarked by May 8, 2017. If you have not received the Supplemental Notice in the mail, which describes in detail this settlement and your rights thereunder, you may request a copy by writing to the Law Offices of Michael M. Mulder at 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 600, Evanston, Illinois 60201, or sending an email to mmmulder@mmulderlaw.com. All members of the class will be bound by the Court's judgment. Please do not contact the Court, because its personnel cannot discuss the case with you. Published on December 22, 2016, December 29, 2016, and January 5, 2017. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 06/30/05, recorded as Instrument No. 459931, mortgage records of LAKE County, Montana in which Kelly L Bishop and Richard K Bishop, wife and husband was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Lake County Abstract was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Lake County Abstract as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in LAKE County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 2 of Block 2 of the Arlene Villa, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 534402, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding Corporation 2005-7. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 11/01/15 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of October 27, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $389,327.06. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $358,685.61, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860, City of Polson on March 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee's deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee's and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee's termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Bishop, Kelly L. and Richard K. (TS# 7023.115894) 1002.287237-File No. Published on December 15, 2016, December 22, 2016, and December 29, 2016. MNAXLP
Notice Close of Nominations Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of February, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., is the final date for filing Oath of Candidacy/Petition for Nominations for Polson Rural Fire District Election. Election is for the purpose of electing two trustees to the Board for a three-year term. Filing forms are available at the Lake County Election Office 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT. Phone Number 883-7268. DATED: This 23rd day of December, 2016 at Polson, Montana. Published on December 29, 2016, and January 5, 2017. MNAXLP