Legals September 24, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Smoke-Brulee Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T27N-R29W, on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 21,652 tons, consisting primarily Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on October 16, 2019 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 Divsion (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $10,501.00, 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 September 17, 24, October 1 and 8, 2019. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number:76C 30114888 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: NOVEMBER 30, 2017 at 09:32 A.M. Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:7.00 CFS Source Name: LAKE CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: County LINCOLN Diversion Means: INSTREAM ID 1; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 8; Twp 26N; Rge 30W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 8; Twp 26N; Rge 30W; ID 3; Qtr Sec SE; Sec 5; Twp 26N; Rge 30W Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: County LINCOLN Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 ID 1; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 8; Twp 26N; Rge 30W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 8; Twp 26N; Rge 30W; ID 3; Qtr Sec SE; Sec 5; Twp 26N; Rge 30W Remarks: THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.03837 N, LONGITUDE -115.48274 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NENE OF SECTION 8, T26N, R30W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.03763 N, LONGITUDE -115.49232 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NWNE OF SECTION 8, T26N, R30W, LINCOLN COUNTY. Published In The Western News September 24, 2019. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406- 542-5899. Application Number:76D 30070881 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 at 10:55 A.M. Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:5.30 CFS Source Name: MIDAS CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 31; Twp 28N; Rge 30W; County LINCOLN Diversion Means: INSTREAM Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 31; Twp 28N; Rge 30W; County LINCOLN Remarks: LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.14658 N, LONGITUDE -115.52018 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NENWSW OF SECTION 31, T28N, R30W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.14049 N, LONGITUDE -115.51850 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SWSESWOF SECTION 31, T28N, R30W, LINCOLN COUNTY. THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. Published In The Western News Sdeptember 24, 2019. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number:76B 30070862 Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 at 09:41 A.M. Maximum Flow Rate:5.50 CFS Source Name: FLATTAIL CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 15; Twp 33N; Rge 32W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 14; Twp 33N; Rge 32W Diversion Means: INSTREAM Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 15; Twp 33N; Rge 32W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 14; Twp 33N; Rge 32W Remarks: THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.62448 N, LONGITUDE -115.71558 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SWSENE OF SECTION 15, T33N, R32W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.62690 N, LONGITUDE -115.70381 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NWSENWOF SECTION 14, T33N, R32W, LINCOLN COUNTY. Published In The Western News September 24, 2019. MNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number:76C 30070366 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: AUGUST 6, 2014 at 04:40 P.M. Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:5.20 CFS Source Name: COW CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 3; Twp 28N; Rge 28W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 3; Twp 28N; Rge 28W Diversion Means: INSTREAM Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NW; Sec 3; Twp 28N; Rge 28W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NE; Sec 3; Twp 28N; Rge 28W Remarks: THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.22533 N, LONGITUDE -115.19673 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NWNENWOF SECTION 3, T28N, R28W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.22314 N, LONGITUDE -115.19319 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SWNWNE OF SECTION 3, T28N, R28W, LINCOLN COUNTY. Published In The Western News September 24, 2019. MNAXLP

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND LOCATION OF MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE ROUTE 93 PIZZA MILL LP (Miles and Tannis Rusnack, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 56-917-4447-002 to be operated at ROUTE 93 PIZZA MILL LP, 45 Front Street, Eureka, Lincoln County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lincoln County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 56-917-4447-002 and the applicant's name ROUTE 93 PIZZA MILL LP; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before October 11, 2019. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Eureka. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Charlene Sholey, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-3505 or Charlene.Sholey@mt.gov. Published In The Western News September 24 and October 1, 2019.. MNAXLP

NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER SALE NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE, KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST. The WEST SURPRISE DxP TIMBER SALE includes an estimated 97,229 TONS of WL & Other Sawlog timber (equivalent to 31,910 CCF) designated for removal located within portions of Sections 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, T29N, R27W;Sections 6, 18, T28N, R27W; Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 24, T28N R27.5W; Sections 25, 35, 36, T29N, R28N; PMM, Lincoln County, State of Montana. In addition, there is within the sale area an estimated volume of 21,576 tons (equivalent to 9,971 CCF) of Combined Softwood Non-saw timber that is advertised at a fixed rate. This is a WEIGHT MEASUREMENT sale and all rates will be bid and paid for at a rate per TON. Sealed bids will be opened in public at the Supervisor's Office, Libby, MT at 10:00 AM, local time, on October, 24th 2019, followed immediatedly by ORAL AUCTION. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. The prospectus includes minimum acceptable stumpage and the rate of required additional payments. The required bid guarantee is $154,000.00. A prospectus and other information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and submission of bid is available via the internet at: www.fs.fed.us/r1kootenai, (click on Land and Resouces Management>Resources Management) and/or from the Forest Supervisor's Office, 31374 US Hwy 2, Libby, Montana 59923, (406)293-6211 or Libby Ranger District, 12557 Hwy 37, Libby, MT 59923 (406)293-7773. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Published in The Western News September 24, 2019. 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 January 6, 2020, at 02:00 PM 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, SWAMP CREEK ACRES UNIT NO. 1, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana Daniel J. Ramos and Peggy Dorman-Ramos, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Lincoln County Title Company Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Montana Mortgage Company, a Montana Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on July 25, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008, as Book 320, Page 649, Document No. 213217. The beneficial interest is currently held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper. 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 January 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 4, 2019 is $214,253.39 principal, interest totaling $9,398.78, late charges in the amount of $241.77 escrow advances of $212.77, and other fees and expenses advanced of $34.00, 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: August 13, 2019 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 13 day of August, 2019, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known 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. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs Daniel J. Ramos 107493-1

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of intent to sell contents of storage units as listed below on September 19, 2019 at 10a.m. for past due rents owed to Starlite Storage. A4 - Lydia Smith A7 - Lydia Smith C82 - Helen Massey C61 - Teresa Schimmel A11 - James Smith Published In The Western News September 20, MNAXLP