Legals June 20, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Clay Banks Timber Sale is located within Sections 14 and 24, T30N-R31W on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 22,479 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 6, 2017 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 de¬posit of $21,490.00, 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), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Libby Unit Office in Libby, MT (406-293-2711). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on August 14, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the Lincoln County District Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: Lots 17 and 18, Block 11, SOUTH LIBBY, Montana, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the clerk and recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Excepting therefrom the Westerly 65 feet of said Lots. More commonly known as 309 East Balsam Street, Libby, MT 59923. Kenneth E. Walton, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Lincoln County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 28, 2009, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on May 4, 2009 as Instrument No. 218693, in Book 325, at Page 453, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: January 31, 2012 Assignment Recorded: June 15, 2012 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 239235, in Book 342, at Page 681, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, State of Montana, on March 21, 2017 as Instrument No. 268001, in Book 366, at Page 965, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning May 1, 2011, 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 $123,077.38, interest in the sum of $35,349.25, escrow advances of $10,291.65, for a total amount owing of $168,718.28, 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 5th day of April, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 49469 Published In The Western News June 6, 13, 20, 2017 MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNITS AS LISTED BELOW ON JUNE 24, 2017 AT 1:00P.M. FOR PAST DUE RENTS OWED TO MOUNTAIN MINI STORAGE. #32-RON PILSON Published In The Western News JUNE 16, 20, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of Libby Schools Parking Lot / Drainage Improvements will be received by the Libby School District #4, 724 Louisiana Avenue, Libby MT 59923 at the District Office until 3:00 PM local time July 6, 2017, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Demolition of portions of the existing parking lots and construction of new parking and drainage improvements. The projects include two schedules - Schedule 1 is for improvements located at the High School and Schedule 2 is for improvements located at the Elementary School. The proposed improvements include but are not limited to storm drainage piping, inlets, manholes, concrete valley gutter, sidewalks, concrete curbing, asphalt, signage and striping. The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of Fraser Management & Consulting, PLLC- 690 North Meridian, Suite 103, Kalispell, MT 406-253-4326 or mfraser@ montanasky.net in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders. Required deposit is $75.00 per set, which is not refundable. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following location: NW Montana Plans Exchange 303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888 There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the District Office located at 724 Louisiana Avenue, Libby, Montana at 3:00 PM local time on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTORS' subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. CONTRACTOR is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project but must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to Libby Public School District #4, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. By: Craig Barringer Superintendent Published In The Western News June 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP