Legals May 25, 2017

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 17-104-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Gerald J. Ashley Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Steven J. Ashley,, 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 the 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 16 of May, 2017. /s/ Steven J Ashley Personal Representative's Address: Steven J. Ashley 31427 Lemery Road St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Published on May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, and June 8, 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 Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ARNOLD J. ARMSTRONG, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-17-32 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 Personal Representative at the following address: Allen J. Armstrong c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 19th day of May, 2017. /c/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Alan J. Armstrong Alan J. Armstrong, 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 May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, and June 8, 2017. MNAXLP

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause #: 17-138-P, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, MT In the matter of the estate of: Amy Hawkins-Depoe. Notice is hereby given that Desiree Fox 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, Desiree Fox, 34251 Dumontier Road, Arlee, MT 59821, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT, 59855. Published on May 18, 2017, May 25, 2017, and June 1, 2017. MNAXLP

Scott W. Farago, ESQ. GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP 350 Ryman P. O. Box 7909 Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Telephone (406) 523-2500 Telefax (406) 523-2595 swfarago@garlington.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LEAH LOCKHART, Deceased. Dept. No. 2001 Cause No. DP-17- 31 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 DARCY LOCKHART, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, P.O. Box 7909, Missoula, Montana 59807, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. SIGNED this 19th day of May, 2017. /s/ Darcy Lockhart Darcy Lockhart Personal Representative /s/ Scott W. Farago Scott W. Farago Attorney for the Personal Representative Published on May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, and June 8, 2017. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did April 7, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, and May 3, 2017 approve claims for payment in the amount of $1,425,355.80 for the period of April 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017. The full and complete claims lists are available for public review in the Courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, MT. Signed this 15th day of May 2017. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman Published on May 18, 2017, and May 25, 2017. MNAXLP

Advertisement for Bids Ronan Airport Ronan, Montana AIP NO. 3-30-0065-012-2017 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction of airport improvements for Ronan Airport, Ronan, Montana, will be received by the City of Ronan and Lake County, Montana, until 2:00 PM MT, on May 30, 2017. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the office of KLJ, 614 Park Drive S, Great Falls, MT, Montana. The bid documents are to be mailed or delivered to the office of KLJ, 614 Park Drive S, Great Falls, Montana, 59405 and shall be sealed and endorsed, "Airport Improvements, Ronan Airport, AIP No 3-30-0065-012-2017". Any bids received after the designated time above will be returned to the bidder unopened. The proposed work includes the following bid schedules approximate quantities: Base Bid Acquire and Install AWOS II/AV Spec # Description Quantity Unit A-100-4.1 AWOS II/AV System 1 LS L-108-5.1 No. 2/0 AWG, 600V, Type RHW Cable, Installed in Trench, Duct Bank or Conduit 2,448 LF L-108-5.2 No. 2/0 AWG, Insulated, Stranded Equipment Ground, Installed in Duct Bank or Conduit 1,224 LF L-110-5.1 2" PVC, Electrical Conduit 1,224 LF L-110-5.2 2" PVC, Electrical Conduit, Bored 164 LF L-999-5.1 AWOS Power Distribution 1 LS L-999-5.2 Junction Box 3 EA L-999-5.3 Existing Equipment Removal 1 LS SP-36-1.1 AWOS II/AV Site Preparation (Base Bid) 1 LS F-162-5.1 6' Chain-Link Fence 148 LF F-162-5.2 12'x6' Chain-Link Swing Gate 1 EA Additive Bid Item No. 1 - Additional Site Preparation for Future Sensors SP-36-1.2 AWOS II/AV Additional Site Preparation (ABI 1) 1 LS Additive Bid Item No. 2 - Annual Maintenance and Operation Contract A-100-4.2 AWOS II/AV Annuall Maintenance and Operation Contract 1 LS Additive Bid Item No. 3 - Extended Warranty A-100-4.3 AWOS II/AV Extended Warranty 1 LS Plans and specifications are on file and may be seen at the offices of KLJ, 614 Park Drive S, Great Falls, Montana. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.kljeng.com "Projects for Bid" or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20 (twenty dollars) by inputting Quest project # 5104440 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $60 (Sixty Dollars) per set at KLJ, 614 Park Drive S, Great Falls for each set obtained. Contact KLJ at 406-245-5499 if you have any questions. Each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bid security made payable the City of Ronan and Lake County in the amount of ten (10) percent of the total bid price. The security may consist of cash, a cashier's check, a certified check, a bank money order, a certificate of deposit, a money market certificate, or a bank draft. The security must be drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state-chartered bank or savings and loan association that is insured by or for which insurance is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; drawn and issued by a credit union insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund; or a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Montana. Bidders are required to furnish a current Montana Public Contractor's Registration. Subcontractors for work over $5,000 shall also be the holder of a Montana Public Contractor's Registration of the proper classification. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract. Award of contract or contracts will be contingent upon securing funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The City of Ronan and Lake County, Montana, reserve the right to hold all bids for a period of 60 days after the date fixed for the opening thereof to reject any and all bids and waive defects and to accept any bids should it be deemed for the public good and also reserves the right to reject the bid of any party who has been delinquent or unfaithful in the performance of any former contract to the Owner. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the City of Ronan and Lake County to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. The City of Ronan and Lake County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. A full list of Federal Provisions by which the Bidder must comply, are incorporated by reference and contained within the specifications. Federal Contract Provisions are also available at http://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/procurement/federal_contract_provisions/ A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this project. Dated this 1 of May 2017. /s/Rick Newman Chairman, Lake County Joint Airport Board Published on May 11, 2017, May 18, 2017, and May 25, 2017. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following items: SEMSAK-WALKER ZONING VARIANCE Phyllis Semsak Walker has requested a zoning variance to Chapter XXI.C.2 of the Polson Development Code. The variance request pertains to an existing accessory apartment over an unpermitted detached garage. The subject property is located within the Medium Residential Zoning District (MRZD) of the Polson City-County Planning Area of the Polson Development Code (PDC), which does allow attached accessory apartments as well as multi-family structures. The variance would allow the apartment to be detached from the primary residence. The subject property is located at 1301 13th Ave East and can be described as Lot B of Gray's Acres, Section 10, T22N, R20W. GNOSE ZONING VARIANCE Lynn Gnose has requested a zoning variance to build a carport within the 10-foot side property line setback. The +/-0.92- acre property is located at 31438 N. Finley Point Road within the Finley Point Zoning District, and is legally described as Tract 1 of COS 3637, located in Section 18, T23N, R19W. LAZY WHEELS INC ZONING VARIANCE Larry J. Berry, representing Lazy Wheels Inc., has requested a zoning variance to rebuild a boat storage building within the 30-feet side yard setback. The +/-2.28-acre property is located at 35458 Rocky Point Road within the Rural Residential Zoning District (RRZD) of the Polson City-County Planning Area of the Polson Development Code (PDC), and is legally described as Tract A of COS 5600, located in Section 32, T23N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available at the Lake County Planning Dept, Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by June 5, 2017 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the Board for their consideration. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Published on May 25, 2017. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST Ben Anciaux, on behalf of properties located in portions of Gray's Acres, Eastside Addition, Frelich Highview Acres, Rutheran Subdivision, and some adjacent lots, has applied for and is requesting a zoning map amendment within the Lake County portion of the Polson City-County Planning Area. The zoning map amendment would be from a Medium Density Residential District, MRZD, to a Low Density Residential District, LRZD. The subject area can be found approximately east of 9th Street to Rivendell Court, and south of 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue. The subject area is comprised of 66 parcels owned by 33 parties and is entirely within Lake County. Information regarding the agenda item is available at the Lake County Planning Dept, Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the Commissioners for their consideration. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . Written comments received by June 12, 2017 will be included in the Commissioners' packets. Written comment must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2017 to assure the comment is heard at the meeting. Published on May 25, 2017, and June 1, 2017. MNAXLP

After Recording Return To: Title Financial Specialty Services Attention: Foreclosure Department P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on August 31, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance to the Lake County Courthouse located 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, Montana: A portion of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, M.P.M., Lake County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, M.P.M., thence West along the South line of said quarter 330 feet; thence North 0°05` West 365 feet to the true point of beginning; thence from this true point of beginning North 0°05` West 75 feet; thence North 89°55` East 175.5 feet to the West right-of-way line of State Highway No. 35; thence South 14°33` East along said right-of-way line 77.4 feet; thence South 89°55` West 194.2 feet to the place of beginning except all existing rights of way. Tract 28 on H-62. Also an undivided 1/24th interest in and to that certain tract of land located in Section 19, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: A tract of land 60 feet in width located between Lots 4 and 5 of the unrecorded Plat of Dickey`s Woods Bay Tracts (Deed Exhibit H-62) which tract is bounded on the North by a forty foot public roadway and on the South by the low water mark of Flathead Lake, the West line of said tract is 254.7 feet and the east line of said tract is 257.5 feet and known as Community Beach on Deed Exhibit H-62 on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Subject to easement as disclosed by instrument recorded November 18, 1969 under Microfile No. 191161, records of Lake County, Montana. Recording reference: Instrument No. 449993 JAMES S ANDERSON, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to New Century Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on July 13, 2004, and recorded on July 23, 2004 as Document No. 449994. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Trustee on Behalf of the Certificateholders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2004-HE9. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning January 1, 2016, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of April 21, 2017 is $123,246.91 principal, interest totaling $9,245.98 late charges in the amount of $63.00, escrow advances of $2,139.98, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,182.25, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding 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, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: April 18, 2017 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 18th day of April, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 SPS vs ANDERSON 101425-1 Published on May 11, 2017, May 18, 2017, and May 25, 2017. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on June 22, 2017 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for: Jocko River Trout Hatchery Raceway Replacement Project, #7153101 near Arlee, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. Contract documents may be secured at the office of: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Design & Construction 1522 Ninth Avenue P O Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 PH: 406-841-4001 FX: 406-841-4004 A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR: MONDAY JUNE 6, 2017 AT 11:00 AM. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT JOCKO RIVER TROUT HATCHERY- 71873 HATCHERY LANE, ARLEE, MT. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND. If you would like any further information, please contact Troy Monroe at (406) 841-4009 All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA Published on May 18, 2017, May 25, 2017, and June 1, 2017. MNAXLP

Arlee School District will hold a Title VI, Indian Education, Public Hearing, to discuss Phase II of the application, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Arlee Fitness Center. Published on May 25, 2017. MNAXLP

St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Notice of Budget Amendment Hearing The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will conduct a public hearing, Wednesday May 31, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall meeting room. The purpose being to gather public comment on a resolution to amend the 2016-17 Capital Improvement Fund Budget from $0.00 expenditures to $95,000 for SCBA'S (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and fill station with compressor. For further information you may contact Chairman, Tim Callahan at 745-4112 or Sec,/Treas., Stan Delaney at 745-4390. For written comments send to St. Ignatius Fire Dept. P.O. Box 485 St. Ignatius, MT. 59865. Published on May 18 and May 25, 2017. MNAXLP