Legals September 12, 2019

Arlee Mini Storage 92300 U.S. Highway 93 N. Arlee, MT 406-531-2440 October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am Sell to the highest bidder the contents of the following units: #6/19 Jamie Courville; #31 Dean Nicolai; #48/57 Gladys Redhorn Cash only. 24 hrs to completely empty units. Published on September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP

Arlee Board of Trustees will take action on the recommendation to hire Eric Koetter as Interim Shop Teacher for FY2020 at a Special Meeting to be held on September 30th, 5:30 p.m. in the Arlee High School Library. This notice is being published in compliance with the requirements of MCA 2-2-302(3). Published on September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

David H. Bjornson State Bar No. 3309 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: david@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Michael M. Durant, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JANICE M. DURANT, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2001 Cause No.: DP-19-56 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 MICHAEL M. DURANT, 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 3rd day of September, 2019. /s/ Michael M. Durant Michael M. Durant, Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By:/s/ David H. Bjornson David H. Bjornson Attorneys for Michael M. Durant, Personal Representative Published on September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, and September 26, 2019. MNAXLP

CITY OF POLSON FIRE APPARATUS NOTICE FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be accepted for furnishing F.o.b. City of Polson Fire Department, One (1) Rescue Pumper Fire Apparatus and equipment in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the City of Polson, State of Montana. The bid package can be obtained from the City's website at www.cityofpolson.com, or by e-mail to the City Clerk: cityclerk@cityofpolson.com or at City Hall, 106 1st St E, Polson, Montana. Bids will be received at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 until 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 17th day of September, 2019 at which time and place all submitted bids will be opened and considered. Bids must be accompanied by a Bidders Bond or Cash in an amount at least 10% of the amount bid and made payable in favor of the City of Polson as liquidated damages in the event the bidder fails to enter into a Contract for the equipment and bid as accepted. The surety company must be listed in United States Treasury Department Circular #570 and licensed in the State of Montana. The outside of the sealed envelope must be properly marked "Bid on Fire Equipment." Bids to be on the basis of cash upon the final delivery and acceptance in accordance with the specifications for this equipment. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid closing date. The City of Polson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid it feels is in the best interest of the City. Published on September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

Ronan Council Vacancy The City of Ronan is soliciting applications to fill an unexpired term on the Ronan City Council. This term of appointment will expire December 2021. In order to apply to fill the vacant City Council position a person must be a registered voter (U.S citizen age 18 or over). No person is eligible for the office of council person unless he/she is a resident of the City of Ronan, for at least sixty days. All applicants must reside in Ward 1. Ward 1 includes all that part of the City lying East of Highway 93. Application forms may be obtained at Ronan City Hall. We encourage eligible citizens to consider this opportunity to serve your community. City Council members are compensated $100.00 per month. Published on September 12, 2019. 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 DAVID MAURICE MOFFITT, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-19-48 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: Deborah L. Moffitt c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 29 day of July, 2019 /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Deborah L. Moffitt Deborah L. Moffitt, 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 August 29, 2019, September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Fatwood Timber Sale is located within Sections 28 & 32 T23N-R18W on the State's Swan Unit. Approximately 13,747 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on October 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $6,090.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their September 16, 2019 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257) or the Swan Unit Office in Swan Lake, MT (406-754-2301). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published on September 5, 2019, September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, and September 26, 2019. MNAXLP

Scott W. Farago GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP 350 Ryman Street P. O. Box 7909 Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Telephone (406) 523-2500 Telefax (406) 523-2595 swfarago@garlington.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GYDA SWANEY, Deceased. Dept. No. 2001 Cause No. DP-19-54 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JODI GUENTHER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, P.O. Box 7909, Missoula, Montana 59807, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. SIGNED this 22nd day of August, 2019. /s/ Jodi Guenther Jodi Guenther Personal Representative /s/ Scott W. Farago Scott W. Farago Attorney for the Personal Representative Published on August 29, 2019, September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on December 30, 2019, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A portion of the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 21, Township 21 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, being further described as Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 5146, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder. Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 44632 Singing Creek Lane, Ronan, MT 59864. Julius C. Christy Jr. and Cheryl Diane Christy, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 2, 2009, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on December 4, 2009 as Instrument No. 503356, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation Assignment Dated: January 12, 2016 Assignment Recorded: January 22, 2016 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 546216 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana Brian J. Porter is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on August 9, 2019 as Instrument No. 571113, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning July 1, 2018, 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. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $228,816.55, interest in the sum of $13,156.09, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $7,257.23 for a total amount owing of $249,229.87, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or 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 Grantor. 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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee's and attorney's fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 19th day of August, 2019. Brian J. Porter, Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 56266 Published on August 29, 2019, September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE MONTANA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Jon Maxwell, on behalf of the Montana Fish and Game Commission, has applied for a floodplain development permit within the 100-year floodplain of Lake Mary Ronan. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing 20-foot x 25-foot concrete boat ramp, construction of a new 10-foot x 25-foot concrete dock ramp with 5-foot transition aprons, and the construction of a new 10-foot x 20-foot concrete ramp extension with a 5-foot wide transition apron, (totaling 9.5 cubic yards of concrete removed, with an additional 8 cubic yards of excavation removed, and 46 cubic yards of new fill placed including concrete, washed gravel, and footings) located partially within the 100-year floodplain associated with Lake Mary Ronan. The property is approx. 120.61 acres and is legally described as a tract within the SW4NW4 less Tract A and a Portion of the NW4SW4 Less Tract A COS 5336, S13, T25N, R22W. Information regarding the proposal is available at the Lake County Planning Dept., Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is September 27th, 2019. Comments may be mailed to: Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860; or faxed: 406-883-7205; or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Published on September 12, 2019. MNAXLP

Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In re the Marriage of Elizabeth Stigney, Petitioner and Alfredo Ricardo Bula D'Elia, Respondent Cause No.: DR-19-70 Summons For Publication The State of Montana Sends Greetings to the Above-Named Respondent: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with 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 Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after 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 for the relief demanded in the Petition. Dated this 20th day of August, 2019. (SEAL) Lyn Fricker Clerk of Court By: /s/ Mary Rensvold Deputy Clerk Published on August 29, 2019, September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP