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Legals April 13, 2018

| April 13, 2018 5:10 AM

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Mark Cahill Boswell, Deceased Cause No. DP-18-21 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 be either mailed to Tammy S. Boswell, the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 9th day of March, 2018 s/Tammy S. Boswell Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News March 30, April 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE H. HOFFMAN Deceased Cause No. DP-18- 25 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive 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 be either mailed to KATHY KEIFFER the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 26th day of March 2018. s/KATHY KEIFFER Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News March 30, April 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of the Libby Public School District #4, Libby, Montana, has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, Certified Public Accounts P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at Libby Schools Business Office, 724 Louisiana Avenue, Libby, Montana, and that the Libby Public School District #4 will send a copy of the audit report to any interested persons upon request. Sincerely, Leslie Forster District Clerk Published In The Western News April 13, 2018 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 August 2, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the North Steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, Montana: Lot #3, AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT of Lot 3, Big Sky Meadows Unit No. 3, located in Section 9, Township 36 North, Range 27 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6534 Robert Matthew Slocombe and Stephanie Longson, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on March 19, 2008, and recorded on March 20, 2008 as Book 318 Page 130. The beneficial interest is currently held by New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing. 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 September 1, 2016, 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 December 31, 2017 is $241,311.79 principal, interest totaling $21,775.93 and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,925.34, 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: March 12, 2018 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 12th day of March, 2018 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know 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. Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 06/09/2021 Shellpoint Mortgage Serving vs Slocombe 104715-1 Published In The Western News April 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION TIMBER SALE The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Libby Unit is proposing a timber harvest on approximately 268 acres on one parcel of State Trust Land located in T27N R28W Sec. 16. A brief description of the proposed action is listed below: 1) Sell approximately 0.5-1.5 million board feet of timber to generate revenue for the Common School (CS) trust and to meet annual timber harvest levels mandated by state law. 2) Use silvicultural treatments to promote the development of stands more resistant to insects, disease, and wildfire. 3) Remove seed trees from 2005 harvest unit as stand is fully regenerated. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 0.1 miles of new road construction, approximately 1.2 miles of road maintenance, and approximately 1.0 miles of temporary road use permits would be required to access timber. Ground based logging systems would be utilized on approximately 223 acres, cable based logging systems would be utilized on the remainder of acres. Proposed silvicultural treatments would include shelter-wood harvest, and seed tree removal. Follow-up treatments could include machine piling and scarification, burning, herbicide application, pre-commercial thinning, and hand planting tree seedlings. Road construction and harvest activities could begin during 2019. This timber sale is part of a program managing forested, State Trust Land for revenue to support the common schools trust. The Department would like public input regarding the proposal to harvest timber on this parcel. Those interested should address written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, attention: Jeremy Rank, DNRC Libby Unit, 177 State Lands Office Road, Libby, MT 59923, or email to jrank@mt.gov. You can telephone at (406) 293-2711 ext. 7. Comments need to be received by 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2018. Published In The Western News March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION TIMBER SALE The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Libby Unit is proposing a timber harvest on approximately 470 acres on portions of one parcel of State Trust Land located in Sec. 16, T31N, R31W, within the Pipe Creek drainage. A brief description of the proposed action is listed below. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 3-4 million board feet of timber would be harvested. Approximately 3.5 miles of new road construction would be required to access timber. Ground based logging systems would be utilized on approximately 235 acres, cable based logging systems would be utilized on the remainder of acres. Proposed silvicultural harvest treatments would include, overstory removal with reserves, seed tree, and shelter-wood. Follow-up treatments could include machine piling and scarification, slash burning, noxious weed spraying, hand planting tree seedlings, and pre-commercial thinning. Road construction and harvest activities could begin during 2019. This timber sale is part of a program managing forested, State Trust Land for revenue to support the common schools trust. The Department would like the public's input regarding the proposal to harvest timber on this parcel. Those interested should address written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation attention: Dave Marsh, 177 State Lands Office Road, Libby, MT 59923, or E-mail at: dmarsh@mt.gov. You can telephone at: (406) 293-2711 Ext. 6. Comments need to be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2018. Published In The Western News March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Legal Notice Notice of intent to sell contents of storage units as listed below on 4/14/18 at 10:00 a.m., for past due rents owed to Westgate Mini Storage. Unit # A9 Unit #A15 Unit #B14 Unit #B21 Unit #B40 Unit #D18 Unit #D13 Unit #F3 Published In The Western News April 10, 13, 2018 MNAXLP