Legals August 17, 2017

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NICK JAMES HERAK, Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP 17-45 Honorable Judge Manley 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, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative, Julie Bryher Herak, in care of Andrea J. Olsen, Attorney for the Personal Representative at 622 Rollins Street; Missoula, MT 59801 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 20th day of July, 2017. /s/ J. Herak Published on August 3, 2017, August 10, 2017, and August 17, 2017, MNAXLP

Notice of Change in Control of a Bank Holding Company Brian Solsrud of North Oaks, Minnesota, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to acquire 25 percent or more of the shares and thereby control of Flathead Lake Bancorporation, Inc., Polson, MT. Flathead Lake Bancorporation, Inc. controls First Citizens Bank of Polson, National Association, Polson, MT. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the notice. You are invited to submit comments in writing on this notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Attention: Applications Officer, Division of Supervision, Regulation and Credit, P.O. Box 291, Minneapolis, MN 55480-0291. The comment period will not end before September 8, 2017, and may be somewhat longer. The Board's procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the notice, contact Brendan S. Murrin, Assistant Vice President, at (612) 204-5136. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the notice if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period. Published on August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

Richard M. Baskett Baskett Law Office 210 North Higgins Avenue, Suite 234 Missoula, Montana 59802-4497 (406) 549-1110 rick@baskettlawoffice.com Personal Representative Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In Re the Estate of Laura Grace Barrett, Decedent Probate No. DP-17-51 Dept. No. 2002 Judge: Deborah Kim Christopher 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 Richard M. Baskett, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Richard M. Baskett, Baskett Law Office, Suite 234, 210 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana 59802-4497, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this July 28, 2017. /s/ Richard M. Baskett Richard M. Baskett, Personal Representative Published on August 3, 2017, August 10, 2017, and August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jewel Runsabove: Jewel Runsabove, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-17-147. Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jewel Faith Runsabove to Jewel Faith Burland. The hearing will be on 8/24/17 at 10:00 a.m.. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date July 5, 2017 LYN FRICKER Clerk of District By:/s/ Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk of Court Published on July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has completed the preliminary annual budget for the fiscal year 2017 - 2018 (FY18). The Commission has called for a public hearing on the budget and permissive medical levy pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 and 2-9-212 M.C.A. The PRELIMINARY budget and permissive medical levy hearing will be held on Monday August 21, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public hearing may be continued from day to day. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget. The Commission is scheduled to adopt the FINAL budget and make appropriations during the regular City Commission meeting on September 6, 2017 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. The proposed budget is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st Ste E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk's office. For further information contact Cindy Dooley, Finance Officer, 883-8204, or by e-mail at finance@cityofpolson.com. Published on August 10, 2017, and August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by LINDY M. LAUDER, 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: Grantor: Toni J. Barta, nka Toni J. Mitchell ("Grantor") Original Trustee: First American Title Company Successor Trustee: Lindy M. Lauder, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the "Trustee") Beneficiary: Whitefish Credit Union (the "Beneficiary") Present Record Owner: Toni J. Barta, nka Toni J. Mitchell THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE REAL ESTATE TRUST INDENTURE IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel I: Lot 6-A of the Amended Plat of Lot 6, Olsson Addition to the City of Ronan, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Parcel II: A tract of land located in and being a portion of the S1/2SE1/4 of Section 24, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract A on Certificate of Survey No. 4010. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lake County, Montana. Real Estate Trust Indenture dated July 10, 2008, and recorded July 16, 2008, in Microfilm 490861, records of Lake County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated June 16, 2017, and recorded June 20, 2017, under Document No. 555697, records of Lake County, Montana. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $1,176.26 due under the Promissory Note dated July 10, 2008, which is secured by the Real Estate Trust Indenture. The borrower is due for the March 3, 2016 payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF JUNE 23, 2017 ARE: Principal: $169,209.67 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.500% per annum. As of June 23, 2017 the interest balance is $12,634.95 and interest accrues at the rate of $30.13 per day. Late fees: $0.00 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: December 6, 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. East, Polson, Montana 59860 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 29th day of June, 2017. /s/ Lindy M. Lauder LINDY M. LAUDER Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) :ss. County of Missoula ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on June 29, 2017, by Lindy M. Lauder, 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.: 095618-000028 Published on August 17, 2017, August 24, 2017, and August 31, 2017. MNAXLP

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause # 17-267-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Harold Ducharme Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Richard Ducharme, 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 Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. Dated this 25 of July, 2017. /s/ Richard Ducharme Personal Representative Address; Richard Ducharme 37602 Trahan Lane Polson, MT 59860 Published on August 3, 2017, August 10, 2017, and August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

Lake County Conservation District gives notice that the public comment period will close at midnight on August 31, 2017 regarding a study for the establishment of a Conservation Forest on federal lands in Lake County in the Swan Valley. More information regarding this concept can be found at swanforestinitiative.org and comments can be emailed to swanstudy@gmail.com or mailed to 64352 US Highway 93, Ronan, Mt 59864. Published on August 3, 2017, and August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

Lake County Conservation District Board of Supervisors gives notice that at their next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 64325 Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana on September 14, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., a decision will be made by the Board as to next steps regarding the establishment of a Conservation Forest on Federal Lands in the Swan Valley. Published on August 17, 2017, and August 31, 2017. MNAXLP

NOTICE Whereas, the Board of Pardons nd Parole has officially received an application for Executive Clemency concerning Bruce Grant, convicted of the crime of Burglary (f), committed in Polson, Montana, in the county of Lake, State of Montana, and on October 27, 1982 received a 3 year deferred sentence, revoked and re-sentenced on March 13, 1985 to 10 years suspended. Therefore, be it ordered that Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2:45 pm be set apart for the consideration of said Executive Clemency matter; and all persons having an interest therein desiring to be heard either for or against the granting of the Executive Clemency, are hereby notified to contact the Board of Pardons and Parole, 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge, Montana 59722, phone (406) 846-1404 within 10 days of the date of said hearing, to be present at 2:45 pm at the Board of Pardons & Parole office at 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge. Further, ordered that a copy of this order be printed and published in the Lake County Leader, in Polson, Montana, in the county of Lake, once each week for a two-week period. Sincerely, BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE Cathy Leaver, Adm. Specialist Published on August 10, 2017, August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

Polson Rural Fire District Notice of Final Budgets Public Hearing The Board of Trustees of Polson Rural Fire District will meet at a Special Board Meeting/Public Hearing Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at the Rural Fire Fairgrounds Station Number 1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Road for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budgets of the Polson Rural Fire District for fiscal year 2017-2018. The meeting of the trustees may be continuted from day to day until final adoption of the district's 2017-2018 budgets. The proposed budgets will be on file August 10, 2017 at the Office of Lake County Clerk & Recorder, 106 4th Ave. E. For further information contact Chief Laisy at Rural Fire Fairgrounds Station, 25-B Regatta Road, phone 883-4244. Any taxpayer in the district may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against any part of the budgets. Published on August 10, 2017, and August 17, 2017. MNAXLP

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, PEGGY A. NIELSEN MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JAMES P. NIELSEN Deceased. Cause No.: DP-17-52 Deborah Kim Christopher 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 PEGGY A. NIELSEN, the Personal Representative, certified with return receipt requested, to 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 20 day of July, 2017. /s/ Peggy A Nielsen PEGGY A. NIELSEN, Personal Representative Published on August 10, 2017, August 17, 2017, and August 24, 2017. MNAXLP