Legals for February, 16 2024

CITY OF TROY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Troy will hold a Public Hearing on February 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, at 301 E. Kootenai Avenue.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive information on infrastructure projects to build a priority list that will be submitted to the Department of Commerce on an application for State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA) funding.   Please submit questions of comments to the City of Troy at citytroy@troymt.net, or mail at PO Box 823, Troy, MT  59935, or you may call at 406-295-4151.  PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9th & 16th, 2024. MNAXLP

TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web:  www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: RICHARD C. ERICKSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-16 MATTHEW J. CUFFE, District Court Judge 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 (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 Candie Foust, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 1st day of February, 2024. s/ CANDIE FOUST, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE s/ BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9, 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on June 17, 2024, at 02:00 PM outside the North door steps at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: Lot 4 of Meadow View Subdivision, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana, Plat #4529. More commonly known as 1369 Sophie Lake Rd, Eureka, MT 59917. Sara M. Dunn and James R. Bauer a/k/a James Richard Bauer, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Plains Commerce Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on January 4, 2022, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on January 10, 2022 as Instrument No. 298272, in Book 394, at Page 540, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: September 12, 2023 Assignment Recorded: September 13, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 307503, in Book 403, at Page 92 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 January 26, 2024, as Instrument No. 309106, in Book 404, at Page 545, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning August 1, 2023, 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. 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 $310,766.58, interest in the sum of $5,919.29, escrow advances of $1,849.26, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $426.19 for a total amount owing of $318,961.32, 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 30th day of January, 2024. 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. MT21955 PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9, 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP

Susan M. Lacosta HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY & MURRAY, PLLP PO Box 1178 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK M. KERN, Deceased. No. DP-24-10 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 Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, PO Box 1178, Kalispell, Mt. 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 8th day of January 2024. /s/ DAVID LAWRENCE KERN Personal Representative  HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY, & MURRAY, PLLP /s/ SUSAN M. LACOSTA Attorneys for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9, 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES FUNDED BY CDBG The City of Troy has received a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award in the amount of $ 45,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) for Growth Policy Update. Total project cost is budgeted at $ 50,000.   Contingent upon this award, the City of Troy is soliciting this Request for Qualifications for planning consultant services to assist the City of Troy to develop Growth Policies consistent with all requirements of Montana State law.    These efforts and activities are viewed as key tools to implement the City of Troy’s long range planning goals. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror, in accordance with CDBG program administrative guidelines.  The work activities include holding and facilitating several public hearings and additional meetings as necessary in Troy, Montana, and include providing the final product both in one (1) printed and one (1) electronic copy form. Minority and women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms (as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Labor) are encouraged to apply.   Responses should include: 1.The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number; 2.The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3.The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project;     4.A description of the firm’s prior experience; 5.A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project; and  6.The proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed. Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: 1. The qualifications of the professional personnel to be assigned to the project  25% 2. The consultant’s capability to meet time and project budget requirements  25% 3. Present and projected workloads 25% 4. Related experience on similar projects                                                                     25%   The selection of finalists will be based on an evaluation of the written responses.  Interviews will be held with the top-ranked firms. The award will be made to the most qualified offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the City of Troy all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to City of Troy, PO Box 823, Troy, Montana, 59935.  All responses must be received by 5:00 P.M., February 29, 2024.  Please state “CDBG City of Troy Planning Consultant Services Proposal” on the outside of the response package.    Respondents may review the CDBG application which includes a description of the proposed services including activities, budget, schedule, and other pertinent information by visiting the City of Troy offices during regular office hours. A copy of the application is also available for review online at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Program/Planning-Activities or at the offices of the Community Development Division, Montana Department of Commerce, 301 S. Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena MT 59620-0523.  This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the City of Troy, City Council reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP

ATTENTION Tera Richardson your contents at Sweedman On-Site Storage will be sold at auction Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11am, unless payment has been received in full. PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 16 & 20, 2024. MNAXLP

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Lincoln County In The Matter of the Name Change of Joelene Dehart Joelene Dehart, Petitioner Cause No. DV-24-7 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Joelene Mabel Dehart to Joelene Mabel Lee. The hearing will be on Mary 18, 2024 at 11:00am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated January 29, 2024. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By: Amanda Eckart Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 16, 23, March 1 & 8, 2024. MNAXLP