Legals for June, 8 2021

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Edna Mountain Returns Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T34N-R26W on the State's Stillwater Unit. Approximately 22,335 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 June 17, 2021 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 deposit of $36,596.00, 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). 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 May 18, 25, June 1 & 8, 2021. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Lightning Peak Timber Sale is located within Section 6, T28N-R28W; Section 30, T29N-R28W; and Section 36, T29N-R29W on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 28,180 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 June 24, 2021 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 deposit of $13,794.00, 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. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their June 21,2021 meeting. 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 May 25, June 1, 8 & 15, 2021. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Stryker Bull Timber Sale is located within Sections 5 & 6, T33N-R24W and Sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, & 32, T34N-R24W on the State's Stillwater Unit. Approximately 22,335 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 1, 2021 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 deposit of $21,324.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in casier'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). 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 8, 15, 22 & 29. 2021. 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 BETTY LOUISE ROSS, Deceased Cause No. DP-21-50 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 Clyde E. Ross, Sr., 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 14th day of May 2021 s/ Clyde E. Ross, Sr. Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News May 25, Jun 1 & 8, 2021. 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 MELBA C. WESTON, Deceased Cause No. DP-21-58 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 Cynthia A. Hanna and Edwin B. Weston, Jr., Co-Personal Representatives 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 May 26, 2021. s/ Cynthia A. Hanna s/ Edwin B. Weston, Jr. Co-Personal Representatives Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News June 8, 15, & 22, 2021. 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 JOHN E. PERSON, Deceased Cause No. DP-21-57 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 Sue F. Person, 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 25th day of May, 2021. Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News June 8, 15, & 22, 2021. MNAXLP

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY PAUL KOROWSKI Plaintiff, vs. COLLECTION BUREAU SERVICES, INC. a Montana Corporation, PINEWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, and SANDRA L. DOUBEK, an individual, and, if deceased, all legal and personal representatives, heirs, legatees and devisees, and all other persons unknown who claim or might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrances upon the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof, adverse to the Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of elective share, inchoate or accrued Defendants. Cause No DV-20-201 Judge: Matthew J. Cuffe SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorneys within 21 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or Answer, Judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in this Complaint. That action is brought for the purpose of quieting title upon the Plaintiff's real property at issue in this litigation situated in Lincoln County, Montana, particularly described as follows: Lincoln County Tax Parcel ID No. 9572 PINEWOOD VILLAGE, .023 ACRE 56-4175-25-2-09-04-0000 *9572* Section 25, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, Block 008 Lot 4 according to the map or plat thereof, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plaintiff obtained title to the above-described real property via Tax Deed issued by the Lincoln County Treasurer's office to Plaintiff dated August 3, 2020, recorded as Document No. 286902, Book No. 383, Page No. 804, records of the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder's office. Pursuant to Rule 4(o)(1)(A) M.R.Civ.P, as evidenced by the allegations set forth in the Complaint, this action involves real property in Montana in which the Defendants claim an actual or contingent lien or interest, and the relief demanded consists wholly or partially in excluding the Defendants from any interest therein. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 19th day of May, 2021. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By: s/s Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News May 25, Jun 1 & 8, 2021. MNAXLP