Legals for July, 1 2021
Julie R. Sirrs Boone Karlberg P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 300 P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Telefax: (406) 549-6804 jsirrs@boonekarlberg.com Attorneys for Natasha Prinzing Jones, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. BIELENBERG, Deceased. Dept. No. 2001 Cause No. DP-21-23 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 Natasha Prinzing Jones, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 9th day of June, 2021, at Missoula, Montana. Natasha Prinzing Jones, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S ATTORNEY: BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: /s/ Julie R. Sirrs Julie R. Sirrs P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807-9199 Published on June 17, 2021, June 24, 2021, and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 21-0045-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Alan Beaverhead Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Sandra Charette, 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 25th of May, 2021. /s/ Sandra J. Charette Personal Representative Address: Sandra Charette 47360 Beaverhead Lane Ronan, MT 59864 Published on June 17, 2021, June 24, 2021, and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 19th day of July, 2021, 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 zoning variance. Specifically, the request is for 100% of Multi-Family Parking to be allowed in the front of the lot vs. Polson Development Code's 30% allowable requirement. The request is made by Shawn Sternick. The subject property is located at 15 C Avenue in the Rolfson Addition. 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. To obtain further information 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 29th day of June, 2021______________________ Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on July 1, 2021, and July 8, 2021. MNAXLP
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Petitioner MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF MATTHEW W. FAIRCHILD, Petitioner, and JENNIFER M. FAIRCHILD, Respondent. Cause No. DR-21-40 Dept. No. 2 SUMMONS STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT, JENNIFER M. FAIRCHILD: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner's attorney 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. This action is brought to obtain a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage between the above named parties. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, the 4th day of June, 2021. Clerk of the District Court Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk Published on June 17, 2021, June 24, 2021, and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS/APPRAISAL SERVICE FOR ROLLINS SCHOOL The Board of Trustees, Upper West Shore District 33, Lake County, Dayton, Montana will accept bids for an Appraisal of our Rollins School at 20973 Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Rollins, MT. 59931 Bids must be delivered to: Deb Anderson, District Business Manager, danderson@daytonschool.net on or before July 10, 2021. For further information, please call Deb Anderson at 406-270-3129. Published on July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Bottom Wood Timber Sale is located within Sections 23, 24, 25, and 26, T24N-R18W on the State's Swan Unit. Approximately 6,847 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 July 13, 2021 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 $10,045.00, 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. 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). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published on June 17, June 24 and July 1, July 8, 2021. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on October 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 12, Grandview Addition to the City of Polson, according to the Map or Plat thereof on file and of Record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 1305 5th Street East, Polson, MT 59860. Chad L. Morgan, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Financial Inc. D/B/A Mann Mortgage, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on May 28, 2004, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on June 3, 2004 as Instrument No. 448494, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: January 23, 2019 Assignment Recorded: January 23, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 567481 Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Assignment Dated: January 28, 2006 Assignment Recorded: February 10, 2006 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 466694 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust Assignment Dated: March 4, 2021 Assignment Recorded: April 15, 2021 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 587530 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana Jason J. Henderson 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 March 27, 2020 as Instrument No. 576165, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning February 1, 2019, 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 $159,189.81, interest in the sum of $18,532.69, escrow advances of $7,502.07, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $910.45 for a total amount owing of $186,135.02, 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 8th day of June, 2021. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT10481 Published on June 17, 2021, June 24, 2021, and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
Kevin S. Jones Jones & Associates, PLLC Attorneys at Law 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102A Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 kevin@jonesmtlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative Steven A. Speckert MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HECTOR R. SPECKERT, Deceased. Cause No. DP-21-37 Hon. James A. Manley NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Steven A. Speckert has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Associates, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Suite 102, Missoula, Montana 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 24th day of May, 2021. /s Steven A. Speckert Steven A. Speckert, Personal Representative of the Estate of Hector R. Speckert /s/ Kevin S. Jones Kevin S. Jones, Attorney for Personal Representative Published on June 17, 2021, June 24, 2021, and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: TABISH VARIANCE REQUESTS Greg and Jennifer Tabish are requesting three variances to the Finley Point Zoning Regulations to allow for the expansion of an existing nonconforming structure and for reconstruction of a nonconforming structure which will be destroyed as a result of construction activities, which is prohibited by the Finley Point Zoning Regulations and Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court has ordered the Board of Lake County Commissioners to review this request per Cause No. DV-21-92 and provided by MCA 76-2-227(1)(d). This request was originally deemed denied following the April 14, 2021 meeting of the Lake County Board of Adjustment and is now being appealed to a Court of Record as allowed by the Finley Point Zoning District and Regulations. The +/-0.63-acre subject property is at 29772 Westside Drive and legally described as lot 12 of Mellett Point Subdivision located within section 6, T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by July 19, 2021 will be included in the staff report to the Commissioners. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for their consideration. Comments received after July 19, 2021 will be provided to the Commissioners 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 Please note: Due to safety measures in place related to concerns stemming from COVID-19, if you would like to attend the public hearing, please contact the Lake County Commissioners at lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204. Published on July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Monday, August 2, 2021, the Lake County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2020 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are paid prior to August 2, 2021 a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent is on file in the office of the Lake County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. For further information please contact the Lake County Treasurer at 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 Published on June 17, June 24 and July 1, 2021. MNAXLP
Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Estate of BENJAMIN JOSEPH GRIFFING, Deceased. Dept No. 2002 Probate No. DP21-33 Notice to Creditors Notice is Hereby Given that LLOY GRIFFING and CLAUDIA PALLANSCH, have been appointed to serve as Co-Personal Representatives 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 the Personal Representative at the address below, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above- entitled Court. Dated this 18TH day of JUNE, 2020 Address: CLAUDIA PALLANSCH 21746 HUMMINGBIRD ST NW OAK GROVE MN 55011 Personal Representative Published on June 24, 2021, July 1, 2021, July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021. MNAXLP
The Rollins Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a preliminary budget meeting for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Tuesday, July 14, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. in Rogers Hall of the Rollins Fire Station on Big Lodge Road. Published on July 1, 2021, and July 8, 2021. MNAXLP
Amy M. Scott Smith WORDEN THANE P.C. 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300 Missoula, MT 59802 Telephone: (406) 721-3400 Email: ascottsmith@wordenthane.com Attorneys for Applicant MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES FRANK KNUPPEL, Deceased. Probate No.:. DP-21-40 Dept. No.: 2002 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 CHARLES L. KNUPPEL, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Worden Thane P.C., 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 14 day of June, 2021. /s/ Charles L. Knuppel CHARLES L. KNUPPEL Worden Thane P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative /s/ Amy M. Scott Smith Amy M. Scott Smith Published on July 1, 2021, July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021. MNAXLP