Legals for June, 17 2021
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Alondra Bayless: Alondra Bayless, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-21-84 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Alondra Bayless to Alondra Gil Zavala. The hearing will be on 07/08/2021 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Date: 5/11/2021 Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Paula Gronbach Deputy Clerk of Court Published on May 27, 2021, June 3, 2021, June 10, 2021, and June 17, 2021. MNAXLP
Henry G. Biggs PO Box 564, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865 (406)745-4663 Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the matter of the estate of LOUISE M. BIGGS, Deceased: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Cause No. DP-21-34 Dept No. 2001. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed, Return Receipt Requested to HENRY G. BIGGS, the Personal Representative, PO Box 564, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. /s/ Henry G. Biggs HENRY G. BIGGS Personal Representative, Estate of LOUISE M. BIGGS, Deceased. Published on June 10, 2021, June 17, 2021, and June 24, 2021. MNAXLP
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
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
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
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in Room 211 (Commissioners Chambers) of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, to take public comment on the Resolution of Intention 21-12 to Create the Lake To Sky Rural Improvement District. Public comment may be submitted by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or at the address above. If you would like to attend the hearing but are not able to appear in person, please contact Kate Stinger at 406.883.7278, and accommodations will be made for a virtual appearance. RESOLUTION 21-12 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE THE LAKE TO SKY RURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the majority of landowners within the proposed Lake To Sky Rural Improvement District have submitted a petition to the Board of Lake County Commissioners on March 12, 2021, in favor of creating a RID for the purposes of road improvements necessary for the elimination of dust pollution, safety, convenience and welfare of the undersigned and their successors; WHEREAS, that the boundaries of this district shall include all of the benefited properties as shown on attachments 1; and WHEREAS, the improvement sought by the petition is to restore the roadway drainage, level the existing road surface, install a new 3" layer of hot plant asphalt mix with a 2' gravel buffer zone on each side, and erect a gate approximately 292' from US Highway 35 on Lake to Sky Drive WHEREAS, the labor shall be performed by Treasure State Concrete, Mild Fence Company, Koehn Electric, Mission Valley Power, and RKZ Enterprises, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the project's entire cost is $348,398.00, of which James Victor is paying $74,666.00 upfront. The remainder of the cost, $273,732, plus a one-time administration fee of $2,500.00, is to be split evenly between the seven properties, with the exception of North Face Fruit LLC, which will not be assessed any costs associated with the erection of the gate; WHEREAS the project will be financed by an outside source, there will be no County funds used for this project; and WHEREAS, if the RID passes, each landowner will have the option to prepay the costs associated with the project upfront, to avoid interest, or they may have amounts assessed on their annual tax bill for a period of 10 years, beginning November 2021; and WHEREAS the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT, 59860, for the purpose of taking public comment for or against the creation of the RID; and WHEREAS, any person affected may appear and be heard for or against the RID, if you are a landowner protesting the RID, you must submit your protest in writing, with identifying information (Tax ID#) included, to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT, 59860 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the passage of this Resolution of Intention shall be published for two consecutive weeks in the Lake County Leader. A 30 day protest period will begin on the first date of publication (Thursday, June 3, 2021). A copy of this notice shall be mailed to every property owner within the proposed district at his last known address on the first date of publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF MAY, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ William D. Barron, Chairman Dave Stipe, Member /s/ Gale Decker, Member Attest: /s/ Katie Harding, Clerk & Recorder Published on June 10, 2021, and June 17, 2021. MNAXLP
PUBLIC NOTICE The Lake County Commission is applying for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE program to rebuild and pave three roads that are prone to flooding and other heaving and water-related damage. Proposed roads are major transportation corridors that, when out-of-service, limit the transport of goods and services, as well as resident access to jobs and services. The roads being proposed for improvements under this application include both Dublin Gulch and Courville Trail in their entirety; and the first mile of Lower Moiese Valley Road, beginning at the intersection with State Highway 212. Any comments should be made in writing to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or to Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 or by phone at 406.883.7204 by July 4, 2021 Published on June 17, 2021, and June 24, 2021. MNAXLP
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did April 14, 21, 28, and May 6, 2021, approve claims for payment in the amount of $1,715,537.52 for the period of April 1, 2021 through April 31, 2021. The full and complete claims lists are available for public review in the Courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, MT. Signed this 14th day of June, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ William D. Barron, Chairman Published on June 17, 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
RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY As provided in 20-6-604, MCA, the Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 hereby resolve to sell excess property, namely District supplies, equipment, etc. that are no longer utilized by the District. The Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 further resolve that notices of this resolution shall be published in the local papers, The CharKoosta, and The Lake County Leader the weeks of June 14th, 2021 and June 21st, 2021. This resolution shall become effective 14 days after publication of the second notice identified in the above paragraph, unless appealed to the district court by a taxpayer in compliance with and provided in 20-6-604, MCA. Annual School Surplus sale will be held on July 19, 2021 in the Shop and 3-6 Elementary Building from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8, this 8th day of June, 2021. Kris Gardner, Board Chair Lonnie Morin, Attesting Clerk Published on June 17, 2021, and June 24, 2021. MNAXLP
Public Notice Environmental Assessment and Bureau of Indian Affairs Finding of No Significant Impact for the Flathead Lake Flowering Rush Controls Project. Interested parties are hereby notified that Salish Kootenai College in cooperation with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Flathead Lake Flowering Rush Controls Project. These actions are referred to as the Proposed Action: To apply aquatic herbicides during low-pool conditions for the suppression and eradication of flowering rush growing on the bed of Flathead Lake within the boundaries of the Flathead Reservation. The EA has been prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The purpose of the EA and FONSI is the assess the effects on the human and natural environment associated with the Proposed Action. The EA evaluated two alternatives: No Action Alternative and the Proposed Action Alternative. The FONSI is the Bureau of Indian Affairs finding that the proposed Action will not have significant effect on the human and natural environment associated with the herbicide applications to control flowering rush. The FONSI and Final EA are available for a 30-day informational public review at the following location. Salish Kootenai College Extension Office Salish Kootenai College Campus 35821 Activity Way Pablo, MT 59855 Contact Virgil Dupuis, SKC Extension Director, 406 275-4899 or virgil_dupuis@skc.edu Published on June 17, 2021, and June 24, 2021. MNAXLP
St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Notice of Preliminary Budget Meeting The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will conduct a public preliminary budget meeting for the fiscal year 2021/2022, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall meeting room. For further information you may contact Chairman, Tim Callahan at 745-4112. For written comments send to St. Ignatius Rural Fire District, P.O. Box 485 St. Ignatius, MT, 59865. Published on June 17, 2021. MNAXLP