Legals December 6, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ARLEE, MONTANA WPCSRF #: C302255 ARLEE/LAKE COUNTY WASTEWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS 11/26/2018 The Arlee Sewer District has proposed to rehabilitate the District's wastewater lift station by replacing failing existing pumps with new grinder pumps and controls that will allow for more reliable operations and reduced maintenance. The proposed pumps are of the same size and capacity as existing pumps. This work will consist of direct procurement of two new chopper style pumps to be installed by a contractor. Along with new pump installation the District will pursue quotes to upgrade existing controls to better enhance operations and maintenance. Pursuant to ARM 17.40.318, the Department has concluded that the proposed project meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The Categorical Exclusion may be revoked if the project is not initiated within the time period specified in the Preliminary Engineering Report, a new or modified application is submitted, new evidence demonstrates serious local or environmental issues exist or state, local, tribal, or federal laws are violated. The documentation for the Categorical Exclusion is available for public review at the following locations: Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Fund Loan Program 1520 East Sixth Avenue Helena, MT 59601 Arlee / Lake County Sewer District PO Box 272 Arlee, MT 59821 Sincerely, /s/ Paul LaVigne Paul LaVigne, Section Supervisor Engineering Bureau Water Quality Division Montana Department of Environmental Quality Published on December 6, 2018. MNAXLP
City of Polson City Manager Search Committee The City of Polson is seeking resident electors to serve on a City Manager Search Committee per City of Polson Resolution No. 974. This committee will be a non-permanent committee consisting of five to seven members, and serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission. The committee's function will be to guide the search for a City Manager subject to the review and approval of the Commission, as it may from time to time require and with due attention to the laws of public participation. Applicants for the committee must be residents of the City of Polson and registered voters in their Ward. A regular, full time employee of the City of Polson may be appointed to serve on the committee. The City Commission shall appoint members to the search committee by nomination of a slate of applicants. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving on this committee please submit a Search Committee Application no later than December 26 at 5:00 pm to the attention of City Clerk Cora Pritt. The Search Committee application may be picked up at City Hall or the City website www.cityofpolson.com. The completed application may be hand deliver or mailed to City Clerk Cora Pritt, City of Polson, 106 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860. Questions can be directed to Cora Pritt, City Clerk at 883-8203 or cityclerk@cityofpolson.com Published on December 6, 2018 and December 13, 2018. 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 JAMES JOSEPH DRAKE, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-18-67 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: Harriet F. Ross c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 21st day of November, 2018 /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Harriet F. Ross Harriet F. Ross, 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 6, 2018, December 13, 2018, and December 20, 2018. 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 BILLY "BILL" WILKINS, JR., Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-18-66 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: Harlan "Drew" Wilkins c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 26th day of November, 2018 /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Harlan Drew Wilkins Harlan "Drew" Wilkins, 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 6, 2018, December 13, 2018, and December 20, 2018. MNAXLP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPECTRUM TV SERVICE Effective on or after January 8, 2019, EPIX will be available for subscription only as an a la carte service. For more information, or to add EPIX as an a la carte service, call 1-855-70-Spectrum. To view a current Spectrum channel lineup visit www.spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online visit www.spectrum.net/programmingnotices. Published on December 6, 2018. MNAXLP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM TV LINEUP Communities Served: Cities of Kalispell, Polson, Ronan, Whitefish; Counties of Flathead, Lake; Towns of Columbia Falls and Pablo MT. Effective on or after January 15th, 2019, Pop will no longer be available on Digi Tier 2/Spectrum Gold. Pop will continue to be available on Spectrum Select with no change in channel position. For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit www.Spectrum.net/programmingnotices. Published on December 6, 2018. MNAXLP
Kevin S. Jones Joseph D. Houston Jones & Associates, PLLC Attorneys at Law 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102A Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY BONNIE SHURTZ, Plaintiff, v. DALTON GROVE PROPERTIES, LP, ESTATE OF JOHN BILLMAYER, ESTATE OF KATHRYN BILLMAYER, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff's ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff's title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-18-255 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: You are hereby SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this Action which is filed with the above-named Court, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the Court and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiffs' attorney within twenty-one (21) days after service of this SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title the following-described real property located in Lake County, Montana: A portion of land located in Government Lot 1, Section 13, Township 26 North, Range 20 West Principal Meridian Montana, Lake County described as follows: Commencing from the Northeast Section Corner of said Section 13; thence along the northerly section line of said Section 13 North90°00'00"West 1060.03 feet to a found iron pin, said pin being the northeasterly corner of a Tract of land as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 3684 records of Lake County, Montana; thence along the easterly boundary of said Tract South00°02'31"East 129.10 feet to a found iron pin, said pin being the southeasterly corner of said Tract and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South00°02'31"East 10.34 feet to the northerly boundary of Tract 3 as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 5957 records of Lake County, Montana; thence along said northerly boundary South89°23'40"West 415.32 feet, more or less, to the water line of Flathead Lake; thence along said water line North16°54'47"West 15.11 feet to the southerly boundary of a Tract of land as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 3684 records of Lake County, Montana; thence along said southerly boundary North89°57'49"East 419.68 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning containing 0.12 acres of land, more or less, as shown on this Survey Exhibit which is herewith incorporated and made part of this legal description. Dated this 13 day of November, 2018. (SEAL) LYN FRICKER By: /s/ Lyn Fricker Deputy Clerk Published on November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018, and December 6, 2018. MNAXLP
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County in the Matter of the Name Change of Clairissa Kane: Clairissa Kane, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-18-278 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing of Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Clairissa Marie Kane to Clairissa Marie Extreme. The hearing will be on 1/10/19 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: Nov. 23, 2018. Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk of Court Published on December 6, 2018, December 13, 2018, December 20, 2018, and December 27, 2018. MNAXLP
BLACKTAIL TV DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2019. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by December 28, 2018. Published on December 6, 2018, and December 13, 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 February 27, 2019, 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 numbered fifteen (15) and sixteen (16) in block lettered "G" of the Glacier View Addition to the City of Ronan, County of Lake, State of Montana. Being the same property conveyed to Anthony Morency by deed from Sidney E. Shourds recorded 07/01/1998 in deed book page 391210, in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorded of Lake County, Montana. Anthony Morency and Ramonda Addington, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Transcontinental Title Company and replaced by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Corestar Financial Group, LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 31, 2005, and recorded on June 16, 2005 as Document No. 459311 and Re-recorded on November 29, 2005, as , as Document No. 464586. The beneficial interest is currently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A The Bank of New York as trustee for registered Holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-14. 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 August 6, 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 July 30, 2018 is $70,641.02 principal, interest totaling $6,022.87 late charges in the amount of $371.52, escrow advances of $1,125.63, suspense balance of $-431.54 and other fees and expenses advanced of $210.00, 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: October 11, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 11 day of October, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, known 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 Carrington Mortgage Services vs Ramonda Addington Anthony Morency 105705-1 Published on November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018, and December 6, 2018. MNAXLP
Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 (701) 227-1841 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. John P. Stokes and Pamela J. Stokes and any person in possession, Defendants. Cause No. DV-18-263 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION DEBORAH KIM CHRISTOPHER THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, PAMELA J. STOKES: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint 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 Answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff'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 appear or Answer, Judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action relates to an eviction and subsequent possession upon the following described real property in the County of Lake: THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2SW1/4SE1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A 60-FOOT PRIVATE ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITH A 50-FOOT RADIUS CUL-DE-SAC AS INDICATED ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NUMBER 5068. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court, this Dated this 27 day of November 2018. (SEAL OF THE COURT) /S/ Lyn Fricker Clerk of the District Court Dated this Dated this 20th day of November 2018. Lyn Fricker Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 701-227-1841 MT Bar #11414 By: /s/ Jason J. Henderson Jason J. Henderson Attorney for the Plaintiff Published on December 6, 2018, December 13, 2018, and December 20, 2018. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On April 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM, on the front steps, Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, Brigham J. Lundberg, a member of the Montana State Bar, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real property situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 12 in Block 11 of LAKESHORE 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. Parcel ID No.: 8015 which has the address of 711 7th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Said sale will be made to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated May 4, 2007 and executed by Greg Kraft and Brenda Kraft, as grantors ("Grantor"), to Lake County Abstract & Title Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, and recorded on May 9, 2007 as Instrument No. 479597, official records of Lake County, Montana. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Beneficiary"), the current beneficiary, by written instrument filed for record on February 7, 2013, as Instrument No. 526607, official records of Lake County, Montana. Brigham J. Lundberg ("Successor Trustee") is the successor trustee of the Deed of Trust pursuant to an Appointment of Successor Trustee/Substitution of Trustee recorded on November 13, 2018 as Instrument No. 566325, official records of Lake County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the grantors in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantors' failure to timely 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 is now due for the July 1, 2018 installment payment. As of November 8, 2018, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $33,351.86. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $32,335.13, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any), and advances for the protection of the beneficiary's security interest (if any). Due to the default stated above, Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Successor 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 warranties of title or possession, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or other circumstance that affects the validity of the sale. If the sale is set aside or the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of funds paid to the successor trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. 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 or other court-ordered stay, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. The grantors, the successor-in-interest to the grantors, or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the present 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 theretofore existing. This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. DATED: 11/21/2018 /S/ Brigham J. Lundberg Brigham J. Lundberg, Successor Trustee Lundberg & Associates, PC 3269 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-263-3400 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Published on November 29, 2018, December 6, 2018, December 13, 2018. MNAXLP