Legals for May, 12 2020

Announcing The Sale Of Timber And A Call For Bids The City of Libby is accepting bids on approximately 16 MBF of blowdown timber located in the Flower Creek Drainage on 24 acres located in the West  1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 21, Township 30N, Range 31W as follows: Species -Douglas Fird & Larch Estimated Volume (MBF) 12 -Mixed Species Estimated Volumn (MBF) 4 Bids will be based on dollars per thousand board feet. Bidders are required to provide a list of available equipment and a brief logging plan. Bids should be submitted by 2 PM, June 4, 2018. The seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A tour of the sale is scheduled for 9:00 AM, May 30, 2020. Interested parties need to meet at the Town Pump in Libby for the short drive to the sale area. For further information contact: Ed Levert P.O. Box 5220 Libby, MT 59923 Ph. (406) 293-2847 or televert@kvis.net Published In The Western News May 12 & 15, 2020. 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. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: JUNE 26, 2020. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. ApplicationNumber: 76C 30148390 Owners: DONALD R GUTKNECHT LORIE GUTKNECHT PO BOX 1288 MARION, MT 59925 Priority Date: MARCH 10, 2020 at 10:59 A.M. Purpose (use): LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate: 30.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 0.75 Source Name: ISLAND CREEK (ISLAND LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec NWSWNWNE; Sec 31; Twp 29N; Rge 26W; County LINCOLN Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 Diversion Means: PUMP Subdivision: ISLAND VIEW TRACT/LOT: 3 Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Total Acres 0.75; Qtr Sec SWNWNE; Sec 31; Twp 29N; Rge 26W; County LINCOLN Subdivision: ISLAND VIEW TRACT/LOT: 3 Published In The Western News May 12, 2020. 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 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Randy W. Crill, Deceased Cause No. DP-20-24 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 Debbie L. Carter, 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 16th day of April 2020. s/Debbie L. Carter Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News May 5, 12, & 19, 2020. 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 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of JAMES E. HOLDER, Deceased Cause No. DP-20-24 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 Dawn Williams, 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: April 13, 2020. s/ Dawn Williams Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News May 5, 12, & 19, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice is hereby given that Lincoln County will open a 45-day comment period on proposed projects under Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Eligible projects under Title III include FireWise Communities program activities, reimbursement of county costs for emergency services performed on federal lands, training and equipment purchases directly related to emergency services paid for by the county and performed on federal land, and development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). Lincoln County has identified several projects that meet these eligibility requirements. They include continued development of FireWise Community programs and a revision of the Lincoln County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). These projects include landowner and public education, applying FireWise strategies to private property including implementing fuels reduction work. Other projects and funding uses are development of the county webpage and other information related to FireWise programs, and reimbursement of costs incurred by county emergency services performed on federal land. All comments must be submitted in writing and received by July 1, 2020. Please mail comments to the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923. For further information, please contact Lincoln County Forester, Jennifer Nelson (406)283-2322 or at jnelson@libby.org Published In The Western News May 12, 19, & 26, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Occupant, 1516 Utah Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923 James A. Niemi and Tara M. Niemi, 1516 Utah Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923 Michael J. Moore/Gail K. Bourguignon - Collect Michael J. Moore/Nathan A. Fluter - Collection Bureau Services, Inc, P.O. Box 7339, Missoula MT 59807 Montana Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 1712, Helena, MT 59624-1712 Collection Bureau Services, Inc, P.O. Box 7339, Missoula MT 59807 Ford Motor Credit Company, Eeva Wendorf of Rodenburg Law Firm, attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 2427, Fargo, ND 58108-2427 Montana State University-Billings, Craig D. Charlton and Scott H. Clement of Smith Law Firm, P.C. , attorneys for Plaintiff, 26 West Sixth Avenue, Helena, MT 59624 Craig D. Charlton and Scott H. Clement of Smith Law Firm, P.C P.O. Box 1691, Helena, MT 59624 Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: HILLIS ADD, S10, T30 N, R31 W, BLOCK 003, Lot 004 2. The property taxes became delinquent on 1st June 2017 3. The property tax lien was attached on 1ST August 2017 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Paul Korowski 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 2485.13 PENALTY: .......... INTEREST: $ 346.56 COST: $ 228.95 TOTAL: :$ 3060.64 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by 1st August 2020, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to 1st August 2020, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Telephone ( 406) 283 2400 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Tecumseh this 8th May 2020. Paul Korowski IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Published In The Western News May 12, 19, & 26, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Occupant, 1322 Montana Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923 Steven D. Stickney, 1322 Montana Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923 Michael J. Moore/Gail K. Bourguignon - Collection Bureau Services, Inc, P.O. Box 7339, Missoula MT 59807 Michael J. Moore/John Nowakowski - Collection Bureau Services, Inc P.O. Box 7339, Missoula MT 59807 State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Division Office of the Administrative Law Judge, 111 N Jackson 2c, Helena MT 59620-2922 State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Division Office of the Administrative Law Judge, P.O Box 202922, Helena MT 59620-2922 Jay Forsyth, Attorney for Charlotte Thigpen, P.O. Box 1672, Libby, Montana 59923 Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: SOUTH LIBBY ADD NO 1, S10, T30 N, R31 W, BLOCK 019, LOTS 5 - 6 BLK 19 *5027 2. The property taxes became delinquent on 1st June 2017 3. The property tax lien was attached on 1ST August 2017 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Paul Korowski 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 3552.50 PENALTY: .......... INTEREST: $ 644.73 COST: $ 246.04 TOTAL: $ 4443.27 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by 1st August 2020, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to 1st August 2020, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Telephone ( 406) 283 2400 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Tecumseh this 8th May 2020. Paul Korowski IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Published In The Western News May 12, 19, &26, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Occupant, 248 Tamarack Ln, Libby, MT 59923 Sandra L. Doubek, P.O. Box 745, Libby, Montana 59923-0745 Sandra L. Doubek, 248 Tamarack Ln, Libby, MT 59923 HMC Real Estate LLC, P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403 Sandra L. Doubek, Collection Bureau Services , P.O. Box 7339, Missoula, MT 59807 Internal Revenue Service, 1999 Broadway MS 5021DEN, Denver, CO 80202-2490 Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: PINEWOOD VILLAGE, S25, T30 N, R31 W, BLOCK 008, Lot 4, 0.23 ACRE *95721 2. The property taxes became delinquent on 1st June 2017 3. The property tax lien was attached on 1ST August 2017 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Paul Korowski 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 3455.48 PENALTY: .......... INTEREST: $ 673.12 COST: $ 776.55 TOTAL: $ 4905.15 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by 1st August 2020, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to 1st August 2020, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Telephone ( 406) 283 2400 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Tecumseh this 8th May 2020. Paul Korowski IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Published In The Western News May 12, 19, & 26, 2020 MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Occupant, 413 Nevada Ave, Libby, MT 59923 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: SOUTH LIBBY ADD NO 1, S10, T30 N, R31 W, BLOCK 019, LOTS 5 - 6 BLK 19 *5027 2. The property taxes became delinquent on 1st June 2017 3. The property tax lien was attached on 1ST August 2017 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Paul Korowski 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 2873.12 PENALTY: .......... INTEREST: $ 515.95 COST: $ 228.84 TOTAL: :$ 3617.91 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by 1st August 2020, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to 1st August 2020, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer , 512 California Avenue ,LIBBY , MT 59923 Telephone ( 406) 283 2400 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Tecumseh this 8th May 2020. Paul Korowski IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Published In The Western News May 12, 19, 26, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Alan Colclough and Karla McCabe Colclough and Occupant. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Lot 1, Cabinet Mountain Views, according to the plat there of on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat No. 6871. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2017. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2017. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Thad Faeth, PO Box 13802, Tempe, AZ 85284. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $ 956.98 PENALTY: $15.70 INTEREST: $114.74 COST: $229.00 TOTAL: $1,316.42. 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by August 3, 2020, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2020, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923. Phone: (406) 283-2401. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED this 5th day of May 2020. By: Thad Faeth. Published In The Western News May 5 & 12, 2020. MNAXLP