Legals October 26, 2017

Richard Bartos Bartos Law Office P.O. Box 1221 Helena, Montana 59624 e-mail: user882963@aol.com 406-431-2100 Attorney for Estate Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In Re the Estate of Frank C Lopez, Deceased Probate number DP 17-30 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 decedent 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 mailed to Justin Ryan Lopez, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Justin Lopez, 15839 Edgewater Lane, Bigfork, Montana 59911, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the above statement is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dated this 18 day of September, 2017. /s/ Justin Lopez Justin Ryan Lopez Personal Representative 15839 Edgewater Lane Bigfork, Montana 59911 Dated this 18 day of September, 2017. /s/ R. Bartos Richard Bartos Attorney for Estate Published on October 19, 2017, October 26, 2017, and November 2, 2017. MNAXLP

Calvin T. Christian Christian, Samson & Jones, PLLC 310 West Spruce Street Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 721-7772 ctc@csjlaw.com Attorneys for Monique Cahoon MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Carol Norlene Brewer, Deceased. Dept. No. Probate No. DP17-59 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 decedent 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 Soulan Monique Cahoon, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Calvin T. Christian, at 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 11 day of September, 2017. /s/ Soulan M Cahoon Soulan Monique Cahoon c/o Calvin T. Christian 310 W. Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802 Published on October 12, 2017, October 19, 2017, and October 26, 2017. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of SURFACE WATER FILTRATION PLANT EXPANSION will be received by the City of Ronan at City Hall, 207 Main Street, Suite A, Ronan, MT before November 3, 2017 at 3pm and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: 25ft x 40ft building expansion to the existing surface water treatment plant. Construction type is CMU with footing and slab. Work includes all site prep and work for connection to and extension of 6" water piping from existing structure; receipt and installation of membrane filter equipment on skids; piping between skids; electrical wiring for building and equipment; drains and holding tanks for backwash water outside of building; allowance for lightening protection design and installation; installation of generator purchased by city; and all work described in the contract documents. The Contract Document consists of Drawings and Project Manual and is available in electronic form only. The Contract Document may be viewed and printed from the following Plans Exchanges. Northwest Plans Exchange (2303 Hwy2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901), Missoula Plans Exchange (201 North Russell, Missoula, MT 59801). Bidder is responsible to ensure the printed Contract Document is a complete set and to verify all Addendum have been received prior to bidding. A printed copy may be examined at City of Ronan, City Hall (207 Main Street, Suite A, Ronan, MT 59864). All questions are to be directed to Shari A Johnson Engineering & Associates (email: sajengineering@centurylink.net). There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the City Hall (207 Main Street, Suite A, Ronan, MT 59864) on September 24th, at 11:30 A.M. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the Contractor's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Preference is given to Montana Contractors according to MCA 18-1-102. Contractor is required to be registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid, for each wage classification, the higher of either the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates or the Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates. Contractor to comply with DBE requirements. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin and must show affirmative action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunities. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the CITY OF RONAN, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required by specifications, shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided and approved prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed. This project is funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding from the Montana State Revolving Fund. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City. The City of Ronan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published on October 19, 2017, and October 26, 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 LLOYD A. SMITH, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP 17-62 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: Linda G. Dodson c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Dated this 21st day of October, 2017. /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Linda G. Dodson Linda G. Dodson, 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 October 12, 2017, October 19, 2017, and October 26, 2017. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- AUTISM SPECIALIST The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Early Childhood Services The CSKT Early Childhood Services Department is requesting bids for services regarding children who are on the autism spectrum for the period of December 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019. Scope of work: CSKT Early Childhood Services has an enrollment of about 267+ children ranging from 0 to 5 years of age. Children are screened at least 2 times per school year. Head Start/Early Head Start locations are on the Flathead Reservation -1 center in Polson, 1 center in Turtle Lake, 2 centers in Pablo, 3 centers in Ronan, 3 centers in Mission, 1 center in Arlee, 1 center in Hot Springs and the potential of home-based services for children 0-5 not enrolled in the program. The Autism Specialist will be coordinating with the ECS Special Services Coordinator on referrals for children to receive services. An evaluation will be done by a designated team and recommended services will be discussed with the Special Services Coordinator. Once services are started the Autism Specialist will need to keep case notes on the children they provide services to and keep the Special Services Coordinator updated weekly. In some cases consultation may be requested by parents and/or Early Childhood Services staff on an as needed basis. It is required that the Autism Specialist be familiar with various types of autism interventions, including but not limited to social-emotional interventions and challenging behaviors. The Autism Specialist will also train ECS staff on working with children on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) spectrum. It is the Autism Specialist's responsibility to provide own training (CEUs) and licensing requirements. ECS will pay mileage from the ECS administrative building to various sites at the federal mileage rate. Specific assessment materials will be provided by ECS. Depending on case load, the autism specialist may employ and supervise additional staff who meet the requirements of ECS, an autism specialist aide or other certified staff. Additional funding and information will be provided to ECS prior to hiring additional staff. *The Autism Specialist services will be needed for variable hours.* Early Childhood Services operates from 8am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Children are in the centers Monday-Friday, times varying depending on centers. Proposal requirements: Proposals must include 1.) Professional license or certification in the area of autism intervention services. Documented specialized knowledge. Relevant work experience must be shown in a resume or curriculum vitae, including outline of qualifications and appropriate credentials (copies of professional license, specialized training, etc.) and professional references. 2.) Ability to commit 10-30hrs. per week to the provision of this service. 3.) Proof of liability insurance or proof that the individual is an independent contractor. 4.) Proof of Workman's Comp or exemption certificate. 5.) Description of recent experience in doing this type of work. 6.) Detailed description of cost required to provide this service. Responses should be clear in terms of incidental costs, as well as hourly rates, travel expenses, etc. All proposals are negotiable between Early Childhood Services and the contractor. Proposals must be received by 4:30 on November 9, 2017. Mailing address: Early Childhood Services- 35401 Mission Drive, PO Box 1510- St. Ignatius, MT 59865, ATTN: JODY JONES- SEALED BID-Autism Specialist. The proposals will be reviewed with a decision made in the 5 to 10 working days after bid closing. This is an Indian Preference Proposal. We reserve the right to refuse any or all bids. For more information, Call: Melanie Piedalue at 406-745-4509 ext. 5506 or Jody Jones at ext. 5520. Indian Preference Certification This is an Indian preference bid and Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian preference must obtain a certification by the Indian preference office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to submission of the bids. This certification must be included with your RFP response. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder/respondent to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. All proposals will become the property of the CSKT Early Childhood Services. The Tribes reserve the right to accept and reject and negotiate any element of any proposals received. Published on October 26, 2017, and November 2, 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 January 30, 2018, 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: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 13 OF GRANDVIEW, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF POLSON, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Kory Lee Elliott and Tonya Sue Elliott, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Lake County Abstract & Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS)solely as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on April 15, 2010, and recorded on April 15, 2010 as Document No. 506195. The beneficial interest is currently held by JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. 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 October 1, 2013, 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 July 31, 2017 is $110,406.38 principal, interest totaling $22,702.41, escrow advances of $8,381.10, suspense balance of $-624.09 and other fees and expenses advanced of $8,227.08, 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: September 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 September, 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 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Elliott 103798-1 Published on October 12, 2017, October 19, 2017, and October 26, 2017. MNAXLP

Sara Jane Parsons 2008 Kenwood Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-326-3376 Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County In the matter of the estate of, Margaret R. Parsons, Deceased. Probate Case No. DP-24-2017-0000065-IT 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 decedent 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 the Personal Representative, Sara Jane Parsons, return receipt requested, at 2008 Kenwood Ave., Austin, TX 78704, or filed with the clerk of the above Court. DATED this 16th day of October, 2017. Sara Jane Parsons 2008 Kenwood Ave. Austin, TX 78704 Published on October 26, 2017, November 2, 2017, and November 9, 2017.