Legals September 19, 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

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

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 7th day of October, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested variance from the Polson Development Code's front yard setback requirement for an existing single-family dwelling. The request is made by property owner, Robert McCarthy of Polson. The subject property is located at 328 Mission View Drive. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 10th day of September, 2019. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on September 19, 2019. MNAXLP

City of Polson, Montana Request for Proposals for Audit Services The City of Polson, Montana is soliciting Requests for Proposals for its audit services for the fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The City of Polson will receive SEALED Request for Proposals, mailed or hand delivered, until 4:00 pm on Monday, October 7, 2019 at City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, Montana 59860 (Attention City Clerk). All qualified proposals meeting the terms and conditions will be evaluated by the Auditor Selection Committee and approval made by the City of Polson Commission. The contract award will be made to the firm which, in the opinion of the City is best qualified. To receive a copy of the specifications package, please contact Cindy Dooley, Finance Officer at (406) 883-8204 or email her at finance@cityofpolson.com. The specifications package can also be printed from the City's website at www.cityofpolson.com under Bids and RFPs. The City of Polson and its agents reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any formality and technicality. Published on September 19, 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

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed Bids will be received by Lake County until 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, October 7, 2019 for construction of the project described herein. Bids shall be received at the Lake County Courthouse Commissioners Office, Room 211, at 106 4th Ave E Polson, MT, 59860. Bidders shall submit sealed bids addressed to the Lake County Clerk and Recorder, enclosed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside "Proposal for Dublin Gulch Roadway Repair Project". Envelope shall include contractor's name, mailing address, and Montana Contractor's Registration Number. All Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. The site of the work is located within Dublin Gulch Road, approximately 4 miles west of the intersection of Dublin Gulch Road and Highway 93, in Lake County, MT The work generally includes roadway excavation and embankment, removal of existing culvert, installation of new 10' diameter culvert with concrete cutoff walls, steam channel repair, riprap installation, new roadway construction, erosion control, site restoration, and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Notice to Proceed is anticipated for October 21, 2019. Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the Engineer upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $75.00, payable to the Engineer, for each set of documents. The Engineer for this project is WGM Group, Inc., 1111 East Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. All questions relative to the project shall be addressed to Melissa Matassa-Stone, P.E. of WGM Group at (406) 728-4611, or email MMatassa@wgmgroup.com. Contract documents may also be examined at the following locations: Montana state-wide plans exchanges, Spokane Regional Plan Center and the Lake County Clerk and Recorder's office. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the Contract Documents. Bids shall include a bid bond made payable to Owner in an amount of 10% of the total bid and be addressed to the Lake County Clerk and Recorder's Office at the address indicated above. Facsimile bids will not be accepted. After award, successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance and Payment bond of 100% of the contract. Montana law requires all contractors to register with the Department of Labor prior to execution of the contract agreement. Lake County reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly stated that final award of the Contract is contingent upon securing appropriate financing. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paula Holle Clerk and Recorder Published on September 19, 2019, and September 26, 2019. MNAXLP

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday September 30, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse on the Resolution listed below. Resolution No- 19-28 Resolution of Intention to Purchase Road Graders from Flathead County WHEREAS, pursuant to § 7-8-101 M.C.A., a county may sell or trade to any city, town, or political subdivision, as the interests of its inhabitants require, any property, however held or acquired, that is not necessary for the conduct of the county business; WHEREAS, Flathead County owns and possesses one 1998 Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader and one 2003 Caterpillar 143H Motor Grader that the Flathead County Board of Commissioners deem to not be necessary for the conduct of Flathead County business; WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Commissioners wish to purchase the two graders for $132,500.00 total is appropriate; NOW, THEREFORE, IT I S HEREBY RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of Commissioners intend to purchase one 1998 Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader and one 2003 Caterpillar 143H Motor Grader from Flathead County. The Lake County Board of Commissioners shall meet on Monday September 30, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers, located in the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of the two graders from Flathead County, Montana. Further information regarding the intended purchase can be obtained by contacting Jay Garrick, Lake County Road Department Supervisor, at 406.883.7206. This Resolution of Intention shall be published as provided in §7-1-2121, M.C.A. Dated this 19th Day of September, 2019. /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Dave Stipe, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Paula A. Holle, Clerk & Recorder Published on September 19, 2019, and September 26, 2019. MNAXLP

Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration for Municipal Election Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Municipal General Election (City of Polson, City of Ronan, and Town of St. Ignatius) to be held on November 5, 2019 will close at 5:00 p.m., on October 7, 2019. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office (106 4th Ave, Polson, MT 59860) 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 who reside in the Town of St. Ignatius, Ward 3 of the City of Polson, and Ward 3 of the City of Ronan are entitled to vote at said election. **Ballots will be automatically mailed to active status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. 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 11th day of September, 2019. Katie Harding Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following items: REBER CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Charles and Nona Jean Reber are requesting a conditional use approval within the Finley Point Zoning District, Sub-District C, to allow for a temporary dwelling to be used on a seasonal basis. The applicants own two properties. The north lot appears to be the lot in which the temporary dwelling for seasonal use would be placed. The subject property is approx. 0.62 acres in size and is located along N. Finley Point Road, Polson MT 59860 and is legally described as Tract 1 on the Amended Subdivision Plat of the South 25 Feet of Tract C of Sunrise Villa and the Center 50 feet of Tract C of Sunrise Villa (South 75 Feet of Sunrise Villa), located in Section 18 of T23N, R19W. FLINK VARIANCE REQUEST Dennis Bezdicek, on behalf of Edgar F. and Rita J. Flink, are requesting a variance approval within the Finley Point Zoning District, Sub-District D, to allow for the construction of a great room and bathroom above a legally nonconforming garage structure which is within the side property line setback. The 0.475-acre parcel is currently developed with a single family residence and garage. The subject property is located at 34190 Yellow Pine Lane, Polson MT 59860 and is legally described as Lot 1 of Skidoo Villa Estates and is located in Section 7 of T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available at the Lake County Planning Dept., Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by Sept. 30, 2019 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the Board for their consideration. Comments received after Sept. 30 will be provided to the Board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: (406) 883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . Published on September 19, 2019. 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 January 7, 2020, 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 4 in Block 1 of Ferguson Heights, 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 Montgomery Dean Marengo, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Finance America Reverse LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on November 22, 2017, and recorded on November 29, 2017, as Document No. 559411. The beneficial interest is currently held by Finance of America Reverse, 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 due to vacating the property. The total amount due on this obligation as of June 30, 2019 is $98,576.25 principal, interest totaling $8,386.06, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,754.12, 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: August 21, 2019 Rae Albert 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 21 day of August, 2019, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 Finance of America Reverse, LLC vs Montgomery Dean Marengo 107403-1 Published on September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. 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 January 8, 2020, 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 piece, parcel or tract of land located in the S1/2NE1/4 and NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 34, Township 19 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract C on Certificate of Survey No. 5676, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana Shannon Marie O`Brien Murphy , 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 July 7, 2017, and recorded on July 12, 2017, as Document No. 556080. The beneficial interest is currently held by Mann Mortgage, 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 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 13, 2019 is $195,176.09 principal, interest totaling $9,950.21, late charges in the amount of $117.72, escrow advances of $5,001.29 and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,371.59, 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: August 22, 2019 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 22 day of August, 2019, 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: 09/06/2022 Mann Mortgage, LLC vs Shannon Marie O`Brien Murphy 106426-6 Published on September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP

Arlee School Board of Trustees will act on the recommendation for hire of Ellen BigSam as JH Girls and Boys Basketball Head Coach at their meeting set for October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library. If you have any questions, please contact Lonnie Morin at 406-726-3216 X5. Published on September 19, 2019. MNAXLP