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Legals April 27, 2018

| April 27, 2018 5:10 AM

Jane E. Cowley, Esq. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 2955 Stockyard Road Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 Telephone: (406) 541-6960 Facsimile: (406) 541-4101 Email: cowley@westernmontanalaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAY F. OLSEN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-2018-30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorothy A. Olsen 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 Dorothy A. Olsen, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C., P.O. Box 16960, Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of April, 2018. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. By Jane E. Cowley Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF BENTON JUVENILE COURT Dependency of: NEVAEH FERNANDO JUAN MUNGUIA, D.O.B.: 06/12/2001 No: 18-7-00148-5 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB) To: Fernando Munguia, Father A Dependency Petition was filed on March 20, 2018. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: May 15, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., at: Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center, 5606 W. Canal Place, Kennewick, WA 99336. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at (509) 585-3000. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY DATED this 17th day of April 2018 Maria Aguilar, DEPUTY CLERK Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP

The City of Libby will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers - City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning the following: adoption of the Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment for the water system, the environmental assessment for the proposed project, and submission of grant applications to fund the proposed project. The PER Amendment is required in order to apply to RRGL, TSEP, CDBG, and other funding sources to fund replacement/repair of City water infrastructure. At the public hearing the proposed project will be explained including the purpose,the proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project, and a determination will be made on the environmental assessment. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed project and its environmental impacts. A Uniform Environmental Checklist and Environmental Review have been prepared and are available from the City for public review upon request. Persons or their agents may appear in person or send written comments to Jim Hammons no later than May 4th, 2018. Copies of the draft environmental assessment are available at City Hall - 952 E. Spruce Street and will also be available at the public meeting. Published In The Western News April 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP

Ross T. Johnson KOVACICH SNIPES, P.C. P.O. Box 2325 Great Falls, MT 59401 (406) 761-5595 Attorneys for Estate MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND D. PETERSON, Deceased PROBATE NO. DP-18-29 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 Debra Peterson, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Kovacich Snipes, P.C., P.O. Box 2325, Great Falls, Montana 59403, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 12th day of April, 2018. Debra Peterson, Personal Representative KOVACICH SNIPES, P.C. By Ross T. Johnson P.O. Box 2325 Great Falls, MT 59403 Attorneys for Estate Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Kyllian N. Lott, Mellissa A. Lott, United States of America acting by and through the Department of Justice, and Does 1-10, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE CIVIL NUMBER: DV-15-294 Under and by virtue of a Corrected Order of Sale issued in the above-entitled action on the 20th day of March, 2018, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants' rights and interest to the below described property: An irregular tract of land near Libby in Lincoln County, Montana, previously surveyed as Lots 21 and 22 of Flower Creek Homesites, (not dedicated), lying wholly within the NW1/4NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 9, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., and more particularly described on C.S. NO. 538.Property Address: 326 Flower Creek Rd., Libby, MT 59923 Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of May, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the lobby of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 512 California Ave., Libby, MT 59923, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff's judgment, with interest and costs. Date: 03/28/2018 Sheriff of Lincoln County, State of Montana By: Roby Bowe **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING** Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 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

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on May 24, 2018 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Kootenai West WMA 2018 Fencing Project, FWP # 7135357 near Eureka, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR May 16, 2018 AT 10:00 AM. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT 278 Border Lane, Rexford, MT. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND. If you would like any further information, please contact Jamie Mongoven at (406) 841-4011. All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA Published In The Western News April 27, May 4, 11, 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