Legals September 13, 2018

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 18-365-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Clete Laforge Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Vicki Laforge, 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 13th of August, 2018. /s/ Vicki Laforge Personal Representative Address: Vicki Laforge P.O. Box 146 Pablo, MT 59855 Published on August 30, 2018, September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

The Board of Lake County Commissioners on August 15, 2018 held a public hearing on the Resolution of Intention to create the Hydeaway Road Rural Improvement District. After consent and support of all 15 property owners in the district, with no protest received, The Board voted 3-0 to approve Resolution 18-36 to Create the Hydeaway Road Rural Improvement District. Published on September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal General Election and the K-12 School District No. 28 (St. Ignatius) Bond Election to be held on November 6, 2018 will close at 5:00 p.m., on October 9, 2018. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the Lake County Election Office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector's current address in the county. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. DATED this 22nd day of August, 2018. /s/Katie Harding Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on September 13, 2018, September 20, 2018, and September 27, 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 31, 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 11 OF PINEWOOD ADDITION TO PABLO, MONTANA, AMENDED, A SUBDIVISION OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA. Tina M. Baltz, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Ticor Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on November 6, 2008, and recorded on November 18, 2008 as Document No. 493749. The beneficial interest is currently held by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC. 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 September 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 March 30, 2018 is $191,470.43 principal, interest totaling $14,801.73 late charges in the amount of $804.59, escrow advances of $5,488.83, suspense balance of $-964.58 and other fees and expenses advanced of $19,465.79, 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 8, 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 8th 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 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING vs TINA M BALTZ 102627-2 Published on September 13, 2018, September 20, 2018, and September 27, 2018. MNAXLP

Legal Notice Paramount Equipment, dba Montana Solid Rock, has applied to amend Operating Permit No. 00172 to include two additional quarry sites. Montana Solid Rock produces sandstone and decorative rock under the operating permit. The first site is known as Quarry 1 and is currently being mined by Montana Solid Rock under Small Miner Exclusion Statement No. 35-058. Quarry 1 is located in T2l N, R28W, Section 08 on the north side of Highway 200, approximately 6 miles east of Thompson Falls, Montana. The site consists of a small knob with a lower loadout/working area. Quarry 1 would have a permit area of 27 acres of which 14.5 acres would be disturbed. The second site is known as Quarry 4 and is currently being mined by Montana Solid Rock under SMES No. 35-058B. SMES Quarry 4 is located in T20N, R27W, Section 01 on the north side of Highway 200, approximately 6 miles west of Plains, Montana. The site consists of several small parallel ridges with a loadout/working area. Quarry 4 would have a permit area of 38 acres of which 20 acres would be disturbed. Copies of the amendment application and draft Environmental Assessment can be reviewed by the public at DEQ office at 1520 E. 6th Ave., Helena, MT, and will be posted on the DEQ web page: http://deg.mt.gov/hard rock/default.mcpx Comments must be received by October 5, 2018. For more information on the project and to submit comments on the proposal, contact: Herb Rolfes Department of Environmental Quality Section Supervisor Hard Rock Mining Bureau P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-3841 or hrolfes@mt.gov Published on September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

ESTRAY NOTICE OF SALE 201809041257515 The Montana Department of Livestock has taken up the estrayed animal listed below on the 4th day of September 2018 in the area of South of Sloans Bridge on the old Moss place, Lake County. The animal will sell at Missoula Livestock Exchange, Missoula, MT on the 27th day of September. The animal is described as follows: One older Sorrel Mare with a scar on the right shoulder Contact Wes Seward District Investigator 406-475-1107 Published on September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KARL K. RUDBACH, 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: NAME OF THE GRANTOR, TRUSTEE, AND ORIGINAL BENEFICIARIES IN THE TRUST INDENTURE, AND THE NAME OF ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE AND SUCCESSOR BENEFICIARIES: Grantor/Debtor: James G. Phillips Original Trustee: Lake County Abstract Successor Trustee: Karl K. Rudbach, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana, by Substitution of Trustee dated August 20, 2018 and recorded August 23, 2018 under Microfilm No. 564419, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana (the "Trustee") Beneficiary: Whitefish Credit Union DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE (the "Premises"): Lot 12 of Block 2 of the Central Addition to the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. RECORDING DATA FOR THE TRUST INDENTURE: The instrument under which this sale is to be conducted is that certain Real Estate Trust Indenture dated June 13, 2007, which was recorded June 19, 2007, under Microfilm No. 480730, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana, and modified by that certain Modification Agreement dated March 13, 2008, which was recorded March 17, 2008, under Microfilm No. 487663, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. DEFAULT FOR WHICH FORECLOSURE IS MADE: The default for which this foreclosure is made consists of a failure by the Grantor or any person to pay the principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest upon the loan when the loan matured on April 3, 2018. This obligation is set forth in a June 13, 2007 Promissory Note in the amount of $64,538.44 with Whitefish Credit Union as Lender and James G. Phillips as the Borrower which was replaced by a March 13, 2008 Promissory Note in the amount of $62,858.62 and modified by a January 3, 2011 Loan Modification/Renewal Agreement and by a July 20, 2015 Change In Terms Agreement for which for which that Real Estate Trust Indenture dated June 13, 2007, which was recorded June 19, 2007, under Microfilm No. 480730, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana, and modified by that certain Modification Agreement dated March 13, 2008, which was recorded March 17, 2008, under Microfilm No. 487663, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana, was given as security. SUM OWING ON OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE: There is presently due on the obligations secured by the Real Estate Trust Indenture the principal sum of $53,982.96 and accrued but unpaid interest of $1,620.28 through August 24, 2018 for a total owing as of August 24, 2018 of $55,603.24. This amount has continued to increase and will continue to increase at the daily rate of $9.5395 until paid in full. In addition, the Beneficiary intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the Premises, and for real property taxes and assessments that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts, taxes or assessments 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, costs and expenses of sale and other late charges, if any. ELECTION TO SELL: The Beneficiary has elected and directed in writing the Trustee to sell the Premises above described at public sale to the highest qualified bidder to satisfy the aforesaid obligations. DATE AND TIME OF SALE: The sale will be held on January 8, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held at the front door of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, Montana. TERMS OF SALE: This sale is a public sale and any person including the Beneficiary (excepting only the undersigned Trustee) may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid 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, or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. RIGHT TO CURE: The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid 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 Trust Indenture 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 August 28, 2018. /s/Karl K. Rudbach KARL K. RUDBACH, Trustee STATE OF MONTANA County of Flathead This instrument was signed before me on the 28th day of August, 2018 by Karl K. Rudbach, Successor Trustee. /s/ Jody L. Baiar Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing in Columbia Falls, MT My Commission Expires December 13, 2019 Published on September 13, 2018, September 20. 2018, and September 27, 2018. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On January 2, 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: A tract of land located in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 4, Township 20 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being tract 1B2 on Certificate of Survey No. 5784, on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Excepting therefrom that portion as described on Bargain and Sale Deed recorded in Book 41 Deeds, Page 264. Parcel ID No.: 4540 which has the address of 43299 Round Butte Road, Ronan, MT 59864. 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 November 14, 2012 and executed by Debbie A. Wack, as grantor ("Grantor"), to Flathead Title, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mountain West Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, and recorded on November 14, 2012 as Instrument No. 524805, 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 November 8, 2017, as Instrument No. 559054, 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 August 21, 2018 as Instrument No. 564315, official records of Lake County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's 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 October 1, 2017 installment payment. As of August 7, 2018, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $162,970.95. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $154,621.11, 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 grantor, the successor-in-interest to the grantor, 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: 8/23/2018 /s/ Brigham 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 August 30, 2018, September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On January 3, 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 5 in Block 5 of the original townsite of St. Ignatius, 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 ID No.: 16179 which has the address of 413 2nd Avenue, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865. 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 January 6, 2015 and executed by Lyle Hilfigure also known as Lyle F. Hilfigure, as grantor ("Grantor"), to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp., as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and recorded on January 12, 2015 as Instrument No. 539345, 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 August 17, 2018 as Instrument No. 564206, official records of Lake County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's 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 April 1, 2018 installment payment. As of August 15, 2018, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $130,366.76. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $128,327.42, 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 grantor, the successor-in-interest to the grantor, 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: 08/24/2018 /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 August 30, 2018, September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

August 30, 2018 CALL FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Board of Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8, Lake, Missoula and Sanders Counties, will receive sealed Request for Proposals until 10 a.m. on October 4, 2018, for roofing on Arlee School District buildings. Requests and instructions to bidders may be obtained by contacting Mike Rogers, Maintenance Supervisor, office located in the Arlee High School. Such RFP's must be marked "ARLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT ROOFING PROJECT" and received by the above time in the Clerk's Office, Administration Building, 72220 Fyant Street, Arlee, MT 59821. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept any bid which it deems most advantageous Arlee Public Schools District Clerk Published on September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP