Delbert Leroy Collins

Delbert Leroy Collins, 86 years young of Libby, Montana, went home to the arms of Jesus, on Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home in Libby. He was born on June 1, 1933, to Donald and Daisy Collins in Chico, California.

Joyce Lelm

Joyce Lelm passed away June 6, 2019. She was born Joyce Torkelson on April 24, 1930, on the farm in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, to Joseph and Bertha Torkelson. She graduated high school and went on to business school, and worked at the capital in Bismark, North Dakota. She married Lamoine Lelm on June 25, 1950 in Turtle Lake.

Legals August 20, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE FY 2019/2020 Preliminary-Final Budget Public Hearings & Adoption NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings will be held by the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on August 28, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner's Meeting located at 512 California Ave., Libby, Montana for the purpose of presenting the Preliminary FY 2019/2020 Lincoln County Budget. Final Budget Resolution and Adoption will be held September 4th, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner's Office. The Commission invites and encourages the public to attend. Public Hearings are for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the budget appropriations and revenues. Preliminary Budget Information is available at the Lincoln County Courthouse, Office of the Director of Finance, as well as the Lincoln County Annex Business Office, Eureka, MT. Vision Net is available at the Lincoln County Annex Building in Eureka. This service is available for Eureka residents who would like to attend the Final FY 2019/2020 Lincoln County Budget Adoption without traveling. For questions or further information please contact Lincoln County Administrator, Darren Coldwell at 283-2345 or email Dcoldwell@libby.org. Published In The Western News August 13 & 20, 2019. MNAXLP

Lynne Louise Adamson Finley, 55

Lynne Louise Adamson Finley left this world on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy Sagen memorial

Memorial Notice

Legals September 3, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION TO ESTABLISH AND ALTER A COUNTY ROAD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held in the office of the Lincoln County Commissioners at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 for the purpose of hearing the question of a PETITION TO ESTABLISH AND ALTER A COUNTY ROAD described as follows: That portion of 5th Street, a public road, within S2T30NR31W, beginning at a point approximately 420' southwest of the current railroad crossing of 5th Street, which is the northeast corner of Lot 1 of 5th Street Subdivision, and continuing northeasterly to the intersection with the county road easement within S35N31NR31W. More precise legal is pending final survey. Purpose and Intent: The petitioners hereby petition the county to accept the described portion of 5th Street as a county road. Once it is declared a county road, portions of it can then be exchanged for easements over other private properties, enabling the road alteration (relocation) project to continue. For questions or further information please contact County Administrator Darren Coldwell at 283-2345 or email dcoldwell@libby.org. By Order of the Board of the Lincoln County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Montana Mark Peck, Chairman Attest: Robin A. Benson, Clerk of the Board Published In The Western News September 3 and 9, 2019. MNAXLP

Beth Iliff

Beth Rene (Nobles) Iliff, 61, of Libby, Montana, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly abode on May 25, 2019, to nurture and mentor an even larger family than she left here on earth.

Raymond Dedic

With sadness, the family of Raymond Frank Dedic announces his passing on Dec. 20, 2018, in Libby, Montana, at the age of 88 years. Ray was born Oct. 25, 1930, to parents Agnes and William Dedic in Libby. Upon his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Army, where he served in the Korean War. His time in the Army earned him a United Nations Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, an Army Occupation WWII Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. After serving a term in the Army, dad’s desire to travel the world led him to join the Navy.

LEGALS FEBRUARY 7, 2020

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY

Louise May McNair Baeth, 81

Louise May McNair Baeth, known to family and friends as “May,” passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 81 years.

Legals February 7, 2020

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of the Name Change of Danille Harvey, Petitioner. Cause DV-20-19 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Danille Leanne Harvey to Danille Leanne Rector. The hearing will be on March 9, 2020 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 14th day of January, 2020. Tricia Brooks Clerk of District Court s/s Jen Brown Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News January 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2020. MNAXLP

Legals for May, 15 2020

Legals January 3, 2020

MATTHEW J. CUFFE, District Judge 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF L.A.H., A Youth In Need of Care. Cause No. DN-18-16 CITATION FOR PUBLICATION TO: SHANE WILLIAM HAFLICH YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (DPHHS) requesting permanent legal custody, termination of parental rights with right to consent to adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on January 13, 2020, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., at the Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why DPHHS's requests for relief should not be granted. The youth was born on 07/15/2014 in Kalispell, Montana. The youth's mother is Jennifer Freeman. The youth's putative father is Shane Haflich. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, you have the right to ask the Court to appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court in Lincoln County, 406-283-2342. WITNESS the Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 18th day of December, 2019. TRICIA BROOKS, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk Published in The Western News December 20, 27, 2019, & January 3, 2020. MNAXLP

William (Bill) Douglas Reichel, 57

William (Bill) Douglas Reichel passed away peacefully August 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Legals December 27, 2019

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 ROBERT L. ROSENCRANS, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-98 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 Marquita Peterson, 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 6th day of December 2019. s/ Marquita Peterson Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published in The Western News December 13, 20 and 27, 2019. MNAXLP

LEGALS JANUARY 3, 2020

MATTHEW J. CUFFE, District Judge 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923

Elaine Martin, 92

Elaine Martin, 92, died Sept. 22, 2019,

Legals June 25, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing Recommended Zoning Changes Monday July 8th, 2019, 6:00 PM Council Chambers-City Hall The City of Libby Planning Board and the Libby City Council will hold a joint public hearing on Monday July 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers - City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning the recommended zoning changes to the City of Libby's zoning district entitled Main Business District. At the public hearing the Planning Board will present its proposed changes which includes the creation of two new commercial districts, the Downtown Business District and Highway Commercial District; and changes to the text and map, including increasing the Business-Residential District area. A history of the process, the basis for the changes and a summary of the changes will be included in the presentation. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed changes. Copies of the proposed changes to the text and map are available at City Hall (952 E. Spruce Street) as well as on the City's website (www.cityoflibby.com) and will also be available at the public meeting. Published In The Western News June 18 and 25, 2019. MNAXLP

Yvonne I. Varney

Yvonne (Vonnie) Varney passed away on June 9, 2019, at the age of 90, with her husband at her side. She was cared for at the Libby Care Center in Libby, Montana, after she sustained a broken hip in March. She was born in Billings, Montana, to Howard (Butch) Paul and Alice (Huntington) Paul on November 22, 1928. She and her sister, Pamella, grew up in Billings. As an adult, Vonnie worked at the Gambles store in Billings as a clerk and bookkeeper.

Legals August 27, 2019

RUSSELL S. BARNES Attorney for Plaintiff 503 California Ave. Libby, MT 5992 MATTHEW J. CUFFE DISTRICT JUDGE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IN THE MATTER OF NO. SIDNEY D. THIESSEN Plaintiff, -vs- TIMBERLAND RESOURCES INC. and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint, or any thereof adverse to Plaintiffs' title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, Defendant. NO.DV-19-109 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S U M M O N S THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in the 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 Plaintiffs' attorney within twenty (20) 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 the Complaint. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described in the Complaint. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THIS COURT THIS 27th day of June, 2019. TRICIA BROOKS CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By s/s Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News August 13, 20, 27, 2019. MNAXLP