Legals for June, 28 2024
ELI J. PATTEN (Bar ID 11219) LINDY M. LAUDER (Bar ID 42075069) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 TRANSWESTERN PLAZA II 490 NORTH 31ST STREET P. O. BOX 2529 BILLINGS, MT 59103-2529 TELEPHONE: (406) 252-3441 epatten@crowleyfleck.com llauder@crowleyfleck.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY WBL SPO II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MILFERD K. SIEFKE a/k/a MEL K. SIEFKE, ANN M. SIEFKE, WRT II, INC. d/b/a WILDLIFE RECAPTURE TAXIDERMY, and MAC’S MARKET, INC., Defendants. Cause No.: DV-16-152 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD at Sheriff’s Sale on July 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923; the following real property located in Lincoln County, Montana, which is described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: Lots 13 and 25, of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. TOGETHER WITH any streets or alleys which were abandoned by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, that may attach to this property as described in PF #55. Lots 12 and 26, of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. TOGETHER WITH any streets or alleys which were abandoned by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, that may attach to this property as described in PF #5580. The Westerly ½ of Lot 14 of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Commonly known as 30414 US Highway 2, Libby, MT 59923. PARCEL NO. 2: An irregular parcel of land lying wholly within the NE¼SW¼ of Section 35, Township 31 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West line of the NE¼SW¼ of said Section 35, with the Northwesterly right of way line of State Route No. 37, which point is S. 0º 02’ 36” E. 593.32 feet from the NW corner of the NE¼SW¼ of said Section 35; thence, along the West line of said NE¼SW¼ N. 0º 02’ 36” W. 523.46 feet; thence N. 89º 57’ 24” E. 417.42 feet; thence S. 0º 02’ 36” E. 311.38 feet to a point on the Northwesterly right of way line of State Route No. 37; thence, along said Northwesterly right of way line S. 63º 09’ 30” W. 467.93 feet to the point of beginning. Irregular Plat #1547. Commonly known as 1423 MT Highway 37, Libby, MT 59923. The above-described Real Property may be sold in separate sales of Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 or as a single collective sale for one bid price. The Real Property is sold with all appurtenances, hereditaments, tenements, including all water rights, gas, oil, other hydrocarbons, and geothermal rights thereunto belonging or used in connection therewith. The Real Property will be sold by public auction to the highest bidder(s), with no guarantee as to condition of the Real Property. DATED this 11th day of June 2024. DARREN SHORT LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF By: /s/ Darren Short, Sheriff PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 14, 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Tuesday, August 1, 2024, the Lincoln County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2023 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs are paid prior to August 1, 2024, a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent, is on file in the office of the Lincoln County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. DATED this 3RD day of June 2023 Sedaris Carlberg Lincoln County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Animal Shelter Services Lincoln County, Montana Lincoln County is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to provide comprehensive animal shelter services. Scope of Services: • Provide shelter and care for all dogs and cats surrendered to, picked up by, or otherwise obtained by the County, as well as animals quarantined by the appropriate authority. • Manage the holding period for stray or unclaimed animals, which is defined as 72 business hours (three full weekdays excluding holidays). • Schedule open business hours and/or be available by appointment for reclaims and adoptions. • The Libby shelter facilities and equipment may be utilized if agreed upon by both parties. Proposals must include the following information: • Name, address, and contact details of the contractor • Relevant experience in animal shelter operations • Proof of liability insurance coverage Please submit your proposal by June 30 to: Kathi Hooper Lincoln County Health Department 418 Mineral Ave Libby, MT 59923 Email: khooper@libby.org Phone: 406-283-2440 Questions and Clarification: For any questions or clarifications regarding this RFP, please contact Kathi Hooper at khooper@libby.org or 406-283-2440. We look forward to receiving your proposal and thank you for your interest in partnering with Lincoln County to provide essential animal shelter services. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM outside the North doorsteps 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: Lots 3C of Block A, Johnston’s Acre Tracts, as described on Plat #352, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 113 W Poplar St, Libby, MT 59923. David R. James, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on May 13, 2022, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on May 13, 2022 as Instrument No. 300683, in Book 396, at Page 818, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: May 9, 2023 Assignment Recorded: May 9, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 305713, in Book 401, at Page 448, 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 May 29, 2024 as Instrument No. 310700, in Book 405 Records, at Page 909, 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 February 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 $217,894.53, interest in the sum of $14,534.44, escrow advances of $4,528.42, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,123.06 for a total amount owing of $238,080.45, 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. The 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 for 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 12th day of June 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. MT22195 PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 28, July 5 & 12, 2024. MNAXLP
Lincoln County is initiating a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit sealed proposals from qualified professional firms to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and civil work required to design, procure, install and successfully operate radio and antenna equipment connecting three (3) existing radio sites within Lincoln County. The RFP documents are available by contacting Undersheriff Brent Faulkner, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923, (406) 293-4112 ext. 1231, bfaulkner@lcsomt.us. Proposals must be received not later than July 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 28 & July 5, 2024. MNAXLP
Charlotte Baker 246 West Larch Street Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8293 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of the Estate of GELA RAE KOEHLER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-55 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Charlotte Baker Personal Representative by certified mail, return receipt requested, or filled with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED June 25, 2024 s/ Charlotte Baker Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 28, July 5 & 8, 2024. MNAXLP