Legals August 9, 2018
Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Myrna Crawford, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD, a/k/a J. Chriss Crawford, and Chriss Crawford Deceased. Dept. No: Deborah Kim Christopher Cause No.: DP-18-37 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 MYRNA CRAWFORD, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 24th day of July, 2018. /s/ Myrna Crawford Myrna Crawford Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By:/s/Craig Mungas Craig Mungas Attorneys for Myrna Crawford, Personal Representative Published on August 2, 2018, August 9, 2018, and August 16, 2018. MNAXLP
AUDIT PUBLICATION An audit of the affairs of the City of Polson has been conducted by Cote & Associates CPA PLLC. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the City of Polson (City) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, contains an Independent Auditor's Report on the City's/Town's basic financial statements. The report issued for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 contains unmodified opinions. The audit report also contains several other auditor's reports. Following is a listing of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards - This report contains no findings. 2. Schedule of Findings - This Report summarizes one finding related to late filing of Annual Financial Report to the State of Montana. 3. Report on prior finding and the status of that finding Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and is open to public inspection at the City Hall. Sincerely, /s/ Cora E. Pritt Cora E. Pritt, Clerk City of Polson Published on August 9, 2018.
SHERIFF'S SALE MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY U.S. Bank Plaintiff, v. DV-16-297 Wade S. McAfee, Sr., Lorrie A. McAfee, Defendant(s), TO BE SOLD AT SHERIFF'S SALE: To be sold on the 9th day of August, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Room 101 of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E, in the City of Polson, County of Lake, State of Montana, all Defendants' rights and interest to real property located in Lake County, and particularly described as: A tract of land located in and being a portion of the NW1/4SE1/4 and a portion of the W1/2NE1/4 of Section 14, Township 19 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract 1 on Certificate of Survey No. 5289. Property Address: 55718 Fish Hatchery Road, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Donald R. Bell, Lake County Sheriff Publish 3x July 26, 2018 August 2, 2018 August 9, 2018 **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING** Per MCA 25-13-702 Removal of this notice prior to sale is prohibited. Published on July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018, and August 9, 2018. MNAXLP
After Recording Return To: Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on November 14, 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: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 27 of the Townsite of Charlo, (formerly Tabor), Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana Bonnie J Firestone, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on November 3, 2010, and recorded on November 8, 2010 as Document No. 510473. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning July 1, 2017, 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 June 30, 2018 is $98,104.47 principal, interest totaling $4,516.85 late charges in the amount of $147.93, escrow advances of $1,693.78 and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,256.34, 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: June 26, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch 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 26 day of June, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, 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. Rae Albert Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 9-6-2022 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs BONNIE FIRESTONE BONNIE J FIRESTONE 104644-2 Published on July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018, and August 9, 2018. MNAXLP
After Recording Return To: Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on August 27, 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: A Portion Of The Se1/4sw1/4 Of Section 28, Township 22 North, Range 19 West, P. M. M., Lake County, Montana, Further Shown And Described As Being Tract-1 On Certificate Of Survey No. 3758, On File And Of Record In The Office Of The Clerk And Recorder Of Lake County, Montana. Clinton J Chowning and Melissa A Chowning, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on June 14, 2006, and recorded on June 21, 2006 as Document No. 470418. The beneficial interest is currently held by The Bank of New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates series FHAMS 2006-FA5. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning December 1, 2017, 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 30, 2018 is $255,000.00 principal, interest totaling $4,902.28 late charges in the amount of $159.62, escrow advances of $530.73, and other fees and expenses advanced of $678.81, 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, 2018. Kaitlin Ann Gotch 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, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, 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. Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Chowning 102909-2 Published on July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018, and August 9, 2018. MNAXLP
After Recording Return To: Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on October 24, 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: A part or portion of the W 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana Described as follows: Deed Exhibit H-147 Harold Ray Peterson and Mary Elizabeth Peterson trustees of the family trust of Harold and Ray Peterson and Mary Elizabeth Peterson, Dated March 16, 2004, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to National Closing Solutions, MT, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on February 23, 2009, and recorded on March 31, 2009 as Document No. 496913. The beneficial interest is currently held by CIT Bank, N.A. . First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to vacating the property. The total amount due on this obligation as of February 1, 2018 is $303,599.03 principal, interest totaling $64,402.69 and other fees and expenses advanced of $23,828.79, 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: June 11, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch 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 11th day of June, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, 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. Shannon Gavin Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 01/19/2024 Financial Freedom vs Harold Ray Peterson Mary Elizabeth Peterson 105399-1 Published on July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018, and August 9, 2018. MNAXLP
Mission Valley Aquatics Recreation District Notice of Budget Meeting The Board of the Mission Valley Aquatic Recreation District has completed its preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019. The budget has been placed on file and is open to inspection at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center at 309 Ridgewater Drive. Any taxpayer or resident of the Rec District may appear and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. The Recreation District Board will meet at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center on Tuesday, the 21st day of August, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. to approve the final budget. Mark Johnston Commissioner Mission Valley Aquatic Recreation District (406) 298-3569 Published on August 9, 2018, and August 16, 2018. MNAXLP
The Board of Trustees of the North Lake County Public Library District will conduct a Preliminary FY2019 Budget Hearing on August 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the Library Meeting Room. Immediately following at the regular business meeting, the Trustees will take action for the purpose of adopting the final budget of the North Lake County Public Library District for fiscal year 2018-2019. This meeting of the trustees may be continued from day to day until final adoption of the district's 2018-2019 budget. The preliminary budget will be on file August 9, 2018 and is open to inspection in the office of the Library Director at #2 1st Avenue East, Polson, Montana. Please contact Abbi Dooley, Director at 883-8225 for additional information. Any district taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. Published on August 9, 2018, and August 16, 2018. MNAXLP
The North Lake County Public Library District will conduct a public hearing on August 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the Library Meeting Room for the purpose of amending the FY 2017-2018 budget pursuant to Montana law at MCA 7-6-4021. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendments. The Library Board of Trustees will take action immediately following the public hearing to approve the resolution to amend the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget. The proposed budget amendments are on file and open to inspection in the office of the Library Director at #2 1st Avenue East, Polson, Montana. Please contact Abbi Dooley, Director at 883-8225 for additional information. Published on August 9, 2018, and August 16, 2018. MNAXLP
NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL VIA PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FARMERS STATE BANK, 3130 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808, the Secured Party, pursuant to the terms of a Security Agreement, have elected to sell the property described in this notice, on September 20, 2018, at 10:45 a.m. at the Lake County Courthouse, located at 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, and on the terms described in this notice, in order to satisfy the obligations described in this notice, pursuant to the terms of the DEBTOR: Intermountain Oasis, Inc. and Helicraft Holdings, LLC DAY AND DATE: Thursday, September 20, 2018 or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable TIME: 10:45 a.m. PLACE: Front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860 COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION: All of the Secured Party's right, title, and interest in the following personal property: NOTE: Farmers State Bank has not confirmed the condition, location, or existence of any of the Collateral. The sale will be of Farmers State Bank's interest, if any, in the Collateral "as is," "where is," and without warranty of any kind. NOTE: The personal property will be sold in one lot. The property will not be sold separately. Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License No. 15-865-3720-002 Montana Retail Off-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License No. 15-999-3734-003 Any and all inventory, chattel paper, accounts, equipment, general intangibles, instruments, and fixtures located in the buildings at 77529 US Hwy 93, St. Ignatius, MT 59865, which may include, but is not limited to, the following: 4 - 21/2 x 4 tables 20 - stools 2 - TVs 1 - Flat screen monitor 1 - Majic Cheff Cooler 1 - 3 compartment cooler 1 - 2 compartment cooler 1 - beer tap 1 - 3 bay commercial sink 1 - ice holder/chiller/well drink holder 1 - cash register 1 - microwave 1 - time clock 1 - blender 3 - mirrors 1 - alarm system 80 - chairs 1 - ice cream chest 1 - nacho cheese warmer 1 - storage rack 1 - 12' counter with soda machine 1 - commercial mop and pail 3 - picnic tables 1 - file cabinet 1 - greeting station 2 - 3com cash register with computer 1 - commercial popcorn popper 1 - true commercial double door cooler 1 - true commercial freezer 1 - double door beverage air cooler 4 - commercial bakers racks 1 - commercial mixer with stand 1 - double door warmer 1 - NUVU double stacked prime rib ovens 1- Star commercial grill 2 - commercial fryers 1 - cooler single door 1 - Vulcan commercial oven 1 - true commercial double door cooler 10 - assorted skillets 1 - large kettle 1 - commercial Kidde fire suppression system 3 - commercial storage racks 1 - commercial stainless steel sink 1- mud room sink 1 - roller storage rack 1 - commercial sink (small) 3 - commercial wine storage racks 1 - safe 1 - commercial Giles chicken rotisserie oven 1 - Manitowoc ice machine 14 - 4x3 tables 8 - 8 x 21/2 tables 1 - 20' commercial half freezer/half cooler Commercial keg cooler 1 - commercial walk-in freezer 1 - imperial commercial gas oven/stove 1 - commercial double door cooler 1 - commercial sink 1 - Norlake cooler with Storage top 1 - Majic Cheff Cooler 1 - range hood 1 - commercial ice cream machine 1- freeze drink machine 1 - commercial blender 1 - shelf display 1 - 12x10 walk in cooler 4 - display racks 1 - alarm system 1 - telephone 1 - glass display case 2 - ice tea dispensers 1 - Storage and check out counter Assorted pans, plates, silverware, cups, glasses, bowls, storage containers Assorted beds, bedding, tvs, telephones, and furniture In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located: (A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later. (B) All product and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section. (C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section. (D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process. (E) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media. RIGHT TO CURE: The Secured Party, successor in interest to the Secured Party or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the public sale, may pay to the present Secured Party the entire amount then due under the Security Agreement 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 theretofore existing. Dated this 3rd day of August, 2018. WORDEN THANE P.C. Attorneys for Farmers State Bank By:/s/ Sean Morris Sean Morris Worden Thane P.C. P.O. Box 4747 Missoula, MT 598064747 (406) 721-3400 Published on August 9, 2018, August 16, 2018, and August 23, 2018. MNAXLP