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Legals September 26, 2019

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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

City of Polson Cable Franchise Agreement Public Hearing The City of Polson, Montana is in the process of renewing the franchise agreement with Charter Communications and will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2019 at 6:45 pm in the Council Chambers at 106 1st St E. prior to the regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting. The public is encouraged to attend and voice comments regarding the service provided by Charter Communications and the proposed franchise renewal agreement. Comments regarding the rates charged by Charter Communications for cable services and the type of programming to be carried on Charter Communications' cable system are not encouraged as federal law limits the City's regulatory authority in these areas. The draft franchise agreement is available for review by the public in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours. If you are not able to attend the public hearing, input can be provided in writing and will be made part of the official record. Written comments should be submitted to Cora Pritt, City Clerk, 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 or cityclerk@cityofpolson.com. Published on September 26, 2019, and October 3, 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

LAKE COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION When: Monday October 7, 2019 Time: 2:00 p.m. Where: Commissioners Office The Lake County Commissioners will be selling the following vehicles by sealed bid: 1988 GMC Suburban 1500 4X4 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 VIN: 1GKEV16K8JF529091 High Retail: $3,200.00 131,490 Miles Low Retail: $ 970.00 White 2013 Ford Interceptor (Explorer) Front Wheel Drive Minimum Bid: $4,000.00 VIN: 1FM5K8AR20GC3093 High Retail: $7,450.00 148,055 Miles Low Retail: $3,075.00 Black Police Pursuit Package V6 2006 Chevrolet Impala Front Wheel Drive Minimum Bid: $600.00 VIN: 2G1WS551239352510 High Retail: $3,375.00 125,185 Miles Low Retail: $ 825.00 Black & White Police Pursuit Package V6 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Minimum Bid: $6,000.00 VIN: 2GCEK137661260822 High Retail: $9,200.00 180,850 Miles Low Retail: $4,450.00 Black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4X4 Minimum Bid: $2,500.00 VIN: 2GCEK19T03E255077 High Retail: $6,050.00 229,000 Miles Low Retail: $2,025.00 Gray 1997 GMC Yukon (Bad Transmission) 4X4 Minimum Bid: No Reserve VIN: 1GKEK13R8VJ720264 High Retail: $5,300.00 Unknown Miles Low Retail: $2,300.00 Black & White 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4X4 Minimum Bid: $1,800.00 VIN: 1GCEK19V0X1286581 High Retail: $5,000.00 245,807 Miles Low Retail: $1,800.00 Driftwood 2016 Dodge Charger AWD (Totally Damaged) Minimum Bid: No Reserve VIN: 2C3CDXKT8GH341867 High Retail: $18,200.00 45,000 Miles Low Retail: $13,450.00 Police Pursuit Package Hemi V8 Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lake County Commissioners Office by 1:45 p.m. on Monday, October 7th, 2019. Sealed bids will be opened in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 7th, 2019. All Vehicles sold as is with NO WARRANTY. All Sales are final. Contact Lake County Commissioners Office to view vehicle; Office Phone 406-883-7204 E-mail lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov Published on September 26, 2019, and October 3, 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that John and Elaine Peterson, Alan and June Brown, and Camille Dill, Kathy Roper, and Douglas Christensen, owners of three adjacent tracts in Section 14, Township 25 North, Range 18 West P.M.M., are requesting a variance from requirements contained in the Administrative Rules of Montana Sub-Chapter 9, Subdivisions/On-Site Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems, which are adopted by reference in the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The properties are located at 22105 MT Highway 83, Swan Lake. The property owners are requesting a variance to locate a replacement elevated sand mound to serve all three properties in an area with less than four feet of natural soil to groundwater without Level II treatment as required by the Board of Health standard variance dated December 15, 2009. The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Lake County Public Health Office Building located at 802 Main Street, Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to and additional information may be obtained from Lake County Environmental Health, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236 Phone, 406-883-7205 FAX, envhealth@lakemt.gov Published on September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE LAKE COUNTY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Lake County has applied for a floodplain development permit within the 100-year floodplain associated with Dublin Gulch. The proposal includes the installation of a culvert, road embankment, and roadway within the floodplain, to repair a portion of Dublin Gulch Road that was washed out as a result of 2019 floodwaters. The property is legally described as a portion of the county road right-of-way associated with Dublin Gulch Road located within Sections 20 and 29, T19N, R20W. 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 October 11, 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 26, 2019. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following items: SUBSEQUENT MINOR SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF SP-131 Carstens and Associates, on behalf of George and Millie Whittaker, have proposed a subsequent minor subdivision to create a two (2) lot subdivision from Lot 1 of SP-131. Lot 1A is proposed to be approximately 3.51 acres and Lot 1B is proposed to be approximately 6.57 acres. The property is located near St. Ignatius, adjacent to Foothills Road, approximately 4 miles southeast of US Highway 93. The division would allow the two existing dwellings to each be placed on its own individual parcel. Two variances are being requested for setbacks to wetlands and irrigation infrastructure. The property is legally described as Lot 1 of SP-131, a minor subdivision located in Section 29 of T18N, R19W. THIN BLUE LINE MAJOR SUBDIVISION Carstens and Associates, on behalf of Jack and Claudia McCready, have proposed a major subdivision to create three (3) commercial lots and ten (10) residential lots to be completed in three phases from a 32.20-acre parcel of land located within a "Community Growth Region" on the Lake County Density Map. Three (3) commercial lots and four (4) residential lots are proposed to be created during the first phase. Lots range from 1.05 to 6.89 acres. Each residential lot is proposed to be served by an onsite well and wastewater treatment system and to be allowed either a single family residence or a duplex. The commercial lots are proposed without water and sewer and will be limited to commercial uses that do not require structures with a piped water supply such as outdoor sales and dry storage. A variance to the structural setbacks and vegetative buffers along water bodies is being requested, and the property is currently irrigated under the FIIP. The property is located between the Town of St. Ignatius and St. Ignatius Airport adjacent to Airport Road, and is legally described as Tract 1 of the Walker Commercial Subdivision, located in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13 of T18N, R20W. On September 11th, 2019, the Lake County Planning Board made a recommendation to the Lake County Commissioners to conditionally approve these subsequent subdivision applications and preliminary plats. At this meeting, the Commissioners will approve, conditionally approve, or deny the subdivision applications and preliminary plats. Information regarding the agenda items is available at the Lake County Planning Dept., Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by October 10th, 2019 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the Board for their consideration. Comments received after October 10th will be provided to the Board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. 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 26, 2019. MNALXP

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

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received until the closing time of 2:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 17, 2019, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Architecture & Engineering Division, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, P. O. Box 200103, Helena MT 59620-0103 for: FBS ELROD LAB MECHANICAL UPGRADE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, POLSON, MONTANA, A/E #2019-01-03. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. Contract documents may be obtained at the offices of: MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC. 125 SCHOOLHOUSE LOOP KALISPELL MT 59901 406 752-2216 jwaverek@m-m.net A refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each set of plans and specifications. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019, AT 11:00 A.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ELROD BUILDING, FLATHEAD LAKE BIO STATION, 32125 BIO STATION LANE, IN POLSON. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the state of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF MONTANA Published on September 26, 2019, October 3, 2019, and October 10, 2019. MNAXLP

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of Arlee Jt. School District #8, Arlee, MT has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The audit report is on file, in its entirety, and open to public inspection at the Arlee School's administration building. Arlee Public Schools will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. Lonnie Morin, District Clerk Published on September 26, 2019. MNAXLP