Legals for October, 6 2023
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Carrie Sue Murphy Fauth MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CARRIE SUE MURPHY FAUTH No. DP-23-123 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANDREW LYONS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to ANDREW LYONS, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Carrie Sue Murphy Fauth, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: August 29, 2023 /s/ ANDREW LYONS Personal Representative Estate of Carrie Sue Murphy Fauth, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Carrie Sue Murphy Fauth PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023. MNAXLP
Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Melissa Harrington: Melissa Harrington, Petitioner Cause No. DV-23-162 Notice Of Hearing On Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Melissa Lauren Harrington to Melissa Lauren Garrett. The hearing will be November 6, 2023 at 11:00am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated September 11, 2023. s/s TRICIA BROOKS Clerk Of The District Court By: s/Miranda Phoenix Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 22, 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Carey L. Williams MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAREY L. WILLIAMS, Deceased. No. DP-23-131 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PENNY S. WILLIAMS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to PENNY S. WILLIAMS, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Carey L. Williams, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: September 12, 2023 /s/ PENNY S. WILLIAMS Personal Representative Estate of Carey L. Williams, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Carey L. Williams PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Roy Sneath MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROY SNEATH, Deceased. No. DP-23-117 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EDWARD SNEATH has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to EDWARD SNEATH, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Roy Sneath, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: Sept. 20, 2023 /s/ EDWARD SNEATH Personal Representative Estate of Roy Sneath, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Roy Sneath PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Fern Virginia Tisher Dermond MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FERN VIRGINIA TISHER DERMOND, Deceased. No. DP-23-116 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRACY JOE FULLER has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors having claims against the decedent 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to TRACY JOE FULLER, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Fern Virginia Tisher Dermond, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: May 23, 2023 /s/ TRACY JOE FULLER Personal Representative Estate of Fern Virginia Tisher Dermond, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Fern Virginia Tisher Dermond PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
Montana Dept of Transportation PO Box 7308 Kalispell, MT 59903-0308 406-751-2000 or 406-523-5800 The Montana Dept. of Transportation (MDT) is planning to continue operation of an existing 9-acre Elk Hill (#3531) open cut gravel pit. The proposed operation will extract gravel and sanding materials for maintenance of MDT highways. Access to the MDT gravel pit is from Crystal Springs RD South of US-2 near mile post 68, West of Happy’s Inn. (S21, T27 N, R28 W, ACRES 10, TR-2C IN SESW) A map showing the location of the proposed Opencut operation is available upon request. NOTICE OF PROPOSED OPENCUT OPERATION The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting public comments on the following proposed Opencut operation in your area: DEQ SECTION Operator: Montana Department of Transportation Site: Elk Hill County: Lincoln Opencut #: 3531 Public Comment Period: Throughout the permitting process. SURFACE LANDOWNER SECTION 1. When determining the number of Occupied Dwelling Units* eligible to request a public meeting: a. Multiple parties owning the same parcel of land with an Occupied Dwelling Unit are counted as one vote. b. A party owning multiple parcels of land, each with an Occupied Dwelling Unit, gets one vote per parcel. A separate form for each parcel that meets the above conditions must be submitted in order for a landowner to cast a vote for each parcel containing an Occupied Dwelling Unit. c. The Opencut Act makes it the Operator’s sole responsibility to conduct public notice. Contact the Operator with any questions related to public notice. 2. A public meeting is not possible for this site unless requested by the Operator. a. The minimum number of ODUs to have a possibility of a public meeting requested by landowners is 10. b. The number of ODUs associated with this site is 4. c. Public Comment is encouraged. Please refer to the instructions below on how to submit your comment. Note: Landowners can submit written comments via the website at https://deq.mt.gov/Mining/programs/opencut; or email to DEQOpencut@mt.gov (be sure to reference the above Operator Name, Site Name and Opencut # in the subject line). The following information applies to requests for a public meeting: A copy of the application for the proposed operation can be viewed at http://deq.mt.gov/mining/programs/opencut. If additional information about the proposed operation is needed, please contact the operator at the address or phone number listed in the public notice provided to you by the operator. In accordance with MCA 82-4-432(9), the DEQ must hold a public meeting in the area of the proposed operation if requested by the applicant, or at least 51% of the property owners or 10 real property owners on which Occupied Dwelling Units exist, whichever is greater. Prior to holding a public meeting, DEQ will send notice of the meeting by first-class mail to property owners of land located within one-half mile of the boundary of the proposed permit area. The public meeting will be held within 30 days of the closing date of the public meeting request period indicated above. * “Occupied Dwelling Unit” means a structure with permanent water and sewer facilities that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by at least one person who maintains a household that is lived in as a primary residence. PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29 & October 6, 2023. 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 NORMA R. VINSON Deceased Cause No. DP-23-127 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 Robert D. Vinson, 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 September 21, 2023. s/ Robert D. Vinson, Personal Representative Personal Representative’s Attorneys: Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
SHANE N. REELY, ESQ. GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59801 Telephone (406) 541-9700 Telefax (406) 541-9707 shane@goodrichreely.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TODD MARSHALL SCHATZ, Deceased. Cause No. DP-23-132 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 SCOTT ROBERT KINNEY, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Goodrich & Reely, PLLC, 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 22nd day of September, 2023. s/ Scott Robert Kinney Personal Representative GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for the Personal Representative s/ Shane N. Reely, Esq. PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Lincoln County Commissioners hereby announce a public hearing to gather input from Lincoln County residents regarding the proposed dissolution of the Troy Area Dispatch District and the permanent transfer of dispatch services to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners received approved Resolution 2023-09-22 from Troy Area Dispatch District Board requesting the dissolution of Troy Area Dispatch District, permanently transferring dispatch services to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. On October 4th, 2023 Lincoln County Commissioners approved Resolution 2023-33, A Resolution Of Intent To Dissolve The Troy Area Dispatch District And Permanently Transfer Troy Area Dispatch Service To Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The boundaries of the district consist of Troy High School District No. 1; On October 18th, 2023 Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm. Location: Troy City Hall, City Council Chambers. Address: 310 E. Kootenai Ave., Troy, MT 59935. During this hearing, the Board of County Commissioners will consider all public comments and written submissions, both in favor of and opposed to the dissolution of the Troy Area Dispatch District and the permanent transfer of dispatch services to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A Resolution will be passed at this time unless the clerk of the local government receives written protest in advance from the owners of property in the district who are assessed for: (i) 50% or more of the cost of the program or improvements; or (ii) more than 10% but less than 50% of the cost of the program or improvements.; pursuant to MCA 7-11-1029. For further information, please reach out to: Corrina Brown, Clerk & Recorder Phone: (406) 283-2306 Email: lcclerk@libby.org Address: 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923 prior to October 16th, 2023. PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 6 & 13, 2023. MNAXLP
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Libby is accepting sealed bids on several vehicles and pieces of equipment. Anyone interested can pick up a complete list at City Hall or request a list by emailing deputy.clerk@cityoflibby.com. The vehicles and equipment can be viewed in the city equipment yard at 755 City Service Rd from 9 am to 3 pm on October 10, 11, 12, and 13th. Check in at the Streets Shop Office before entering. Everything will be sold as is and all sales are final. Bids can be mailed to P.O. Box 1428 or dropped off at City Hall, 952 E. Spruce. All bids must be received no later than 4 pm Tuesday, October 17th. Outside of envelope must be clearly marked with bidder name, address, and the words “BID on item name.” Each envelope can only contain one bid on one item. Bids will be opened at 2 pm on Wednesday, October 12th in Council Chambers. Payments for winning bids must be made by check or cash within 48 hours of notification and purchaser is responsible to pick up item by October 25th. City of Libby 293-2731 PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 6, 2023. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 8, 2024, at 02:00 PM outside the North entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: Lot 1A of the Amended Plat of Lots 1,2 & 3 of Block 11, Stanfield Addition to West Troy, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorded, Linclon County, Montana. More correctly described as: Lot 1A of the Amended Plat of Lots 1,2 & 3 of Block 11, Stanfield Addition to West Troy, according to the plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 514 Mineral Ave, Troy, MT 59935. Phil O’Neill and Sue O’Neill, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by Deed of Trust on October 18, 2007, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on November 1, 2007 as Instrument No. 207173, in Book 315, at Page 696, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Assignment Dated: October 4, 2017 Assignment Recorded: October 11, 2017 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 270984, in Book 369, at Page 522 Assignee: Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Assignment Dated: February 23, 2022 Assignment Recorded: February 23, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 299115, in Book 395, at Page 321 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, State of Montana, on September 6, 2023, as Instrument No. 307399, in Book 402, at Page 991, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) being deceased. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $104,121.56, interest in the sum of $41,711.62, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $22,936.70 for a total amount owing of $168,769.88, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or 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 Grantor. 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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 22nd day of September, 2023. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21672 PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 6, 13 & 20, 2023. 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 MARLENE J. ZELENAK, Deceased Cause No. DP-23-128 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 Lyndsey Peiffer, 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 September, 2023 s/ Lyndsey Peiffer Personal Representative Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 6, 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP