Legals for June, 24 2021

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 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 May 12, 19, 26, and June 2, 2021, approve claims for payment in the amount of $1,702,127.43 for the period of May 1, 2021, through May 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 21st day of June, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ William D. Barron, Chairman Published on June 24, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing. Public attendance will be through a virtual format via ZOOM. The hearing will include the following items: NOVINSKI EXTENSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE APPROVAL Dan Novinski is requesting a one-year extension of his previously approved conditional use and variance approval within the Finley Point Zoning District. The conditional use and variance approvals were granted on December 11, 2019, with a six-month extension granted by the Planning Department on December 14, 2020. The approvals allowed for building on slopes greater than 25% and construction of a single-family residence a minimum of 5 feet from the western property line. The subject property is located at 30565 Finley Point Lane and is legally described as block 5, lot 4 of Finley Point Villa Site, a subdivision located in section 07 of T23N, R19W. ROE APPEAL AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Joshua Phillips of Eli & Associates, on behalf of Brad and Adina Roe, is requesting an appeal to a previous Board of Adjustment decision and conditional use approval for a guest house with more than 1,000 square feet of living area. The requests are associated with an existing dry 2-story garage and storage structure proposed to have an upper level guest house. Per previous Board of Adjustment approval (FP 15-06), the structure cannot contain living quarters or be connected to a piped water supply without additional review and approval from the Board of Adjustment. The structure is located at 31782 Hidden Rock Lane on a +/-1.90-acre property within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit A - Highway Lakeside and is legally described as a tract of land located in and being a portion of the W 1/2 of section 15, T23N, R19W, more particularly described as tract 1 of Subdivision Plat No. 194. THOMAS VARIANCE REQUEST Mark Giacoletto, on behalf of Sean Thomas, is requesting a variance to the Finley Point Zoning Regulations to allow for the construction of a pole barn partially located within the setback to MT Hwy 35. The +/-6.35-acre property is located at 33360 MT HWY 35 and legally described as tract 1 of COS 5115, located in section 15, T23N, R19W. ZIMMER CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS JCM Architecture, PC, on behalf of Roy & Denise Zimmer, is requesting two conditional use approvals to allow for the disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on a lakefront lot and impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49% of the buildable area of a lot. The requests are associated with demolition of an existing residence, shed, and driveway, and construction of a single-family residence with an attached deck, detached garage, and hard-surfaced walkways. The subject properties are located at 30873 Station Creek Way, Polson, MT 59860 and are legally described as lots 6 & 7 on deed exhibit H-745, located in section 10 of T23N, R19W; parcels shall be aggregated prior to issuance of a permit. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by July 6, 2021 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 July 6 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 to 406-883-7205 or e-mailed to 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 Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on June 24, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Public attendance will be through a virtual format via ZOOM. Agenda items include: PUNKE LAKESHORE APPLICATION Kurt McGrane of MMW Architects, on behalf of Michael and Traci Punke, has submitted a lakeshore permit application for work within the lakeshore protection zone associated with an existing boathouse with upper level guest house, decks, stairs, pavilion with outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace and landscaping. Multiple variances have been requested to the lakeshore protection regulations to allow for the enlargement of nonconforming structures, reconstruction of nonconforming structures which exceeds 50% of their real value, addition of an outdoor kitchen and construction of structures within the required setbacks. The primary focus of the board's review will be to consider each proposed project requiring a variance(s) to determine if the project is in compliance with the "Policy Criteria for Issuance of a Permit" outlined in section 5-1 of the lakeshore regulations. The associated property is located at 34335 Pebble Beach Lane off South Finley Point Drive within the Finley Point Zoning District, and is legally described as lot 8 of St. Ignatius Pebble Beach subdivision, located in section 19 of T23N, R19W. LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS WORK SESSION The Planning Board will hold a work session regarding updates to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Planning Board will meet to finish discussing definitions in section 2 and begin looking at section 3 dealing with general procedures. The current lakeshore protection regulations can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department's webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by July 6, 2021 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 July 6 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 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 Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on June 24, 2021. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance via ZOOM is an option) on the following item: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On June 9, 2021, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The proposed amendments include updates to standards for boat shelters, breakwater portions of a dock, dock width, buoy location, floating dock location, administrative language, and prohibition of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, as well as, various other minor typos, updates, and formatting issues. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Commissioners could adopt the amendments. The current regulations and the proposed amendments to the lakeshore protection regulations are available from the Lake County Planning Department. The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Board's recommendation and the proposed amendments for conformance with the criteria for issuance of a permit found in 75-7-207, MCA, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of intention to adopt the amendments. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Lake County Commissioner's Office at cleverich@lakemt.gov or kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually. Published on June 24, 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

Filling Vacated Trustee Position - MCA: 20-3-309 The Polson School District 23 Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from individuals wishing to serve on the Polson School Board. Any person assuming this trustee position under the provisions of MCA 20-3-309, section (3) shall serve until the next regular school election and his or her successor has qualified, which will be May 2022. Any person residing in the Polson School District and is a registered voter may submit a letter of interest, either by email or by mail to Pamela Clary, District Clerk/Business Manager on or before 3:00 p.m. on July 2, 2021. Email address: pclary@polson.k12.mt.us . All letters of interest will be reviewed and the position will be filled after candidate interviews at the board meeting scheduled on July 12, 2021. Published on June 24, 2021, 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