Western News

June 12, 2020 midnight

Kootenai National Forest extends public comment on snowmobile plan

This travel plan includes National Forest System lands on the Libby, Cabinet, Three Rivers, Fortine and Rexford Ranger Districts across the forest.

August 22, 2023 midnight

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on August 28, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the Lincoln County District Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: The East 55 Feet of Tract 3 of Block D of JOHNSTON'S ACRE TRACTS, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana, as No. 2 of Irregular Tract Files. More commonly known as 117 West Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. Joan Sonju, also appearing of record as Joan D. Sonju, and Debbie Sonju, also appearing of record as Debra K. Sonju , as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Lincoln County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 6, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 11, 2008 as Instrument No. 212031, in Book 319, at Page 698, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: June 24, 2013 Assignment Recorded: July 8, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 246094, in Book 348, at Page 693, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann 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 March 3, 2017 as Instrument No. 267793, in Book 366, at Page 770, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2016, 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 $51,035.06, interest in the sum of $3,572.52, escrow advances of $1,090.83, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $114.89 for a total amount owing of $55,813.30, 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 18th day of August, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 48815 Published In The Western News June 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

March 6, 2020 4:20 a.m.

Legals March 6, 2020

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF CACHE, STATE OF UTAH 135 North 100 West Logan, Utah 84321 In the Matter of the Adoption of: TANNER LEE HUBLER DOB: 8-13-2011 a minor child. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADOPT AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS (FOR PUBLICATION) Case No. 192100032 Judge: Kevin K. Allen THE STATE OF UTAH TO: ERNEST RAY HUBLER You are being notified of the Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Step-Parent Adoption of Tanner Lee Hubler. You have the right to file a motion to intervene with this court. If your motion to intervene is granted, you have the right to oppose this adoption. If you want to intervene in this adoption, you must file a motion to intervene with this court within 30 days after March, 3, 2020, which is the last date this notice will be published. And you must serve a copy of your motion on Petitioners' attorney at: Bearnson & Caldwell, LLC, 399 North Main Street, Suite 270, Logan, UT 84321. If you do not file a motion to intervene within that time, you waive any right to further notice in this adoption, forfeit all rights in relation to the adoptee, and are barred from bringing or maintaining any action to assert any interest in the adoptee. You may obtain a copy of the Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Step-Parent Adoption and other court records in this case only if your motion to intervene is granted. You also have the right to consent to this adoption. DATED this 11th day of February, 2020. BEARNSON & CALDWELL, LLC /s/ Wayne K. Caldwell Attorneys for Petitioners Published In The Western News February 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 2020. MNAXLP

March 13, 2020 5:20 a.m.

Legals March 13, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing Recommended Zoning Changes To the proposed Main Business District and the Highway Commercial District Monday March 16, 2020, 6pm Council Chambers-City Hall The City of Libby City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, March 16th, 2020, 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 Zoning Commission will present its proposed changes, which include 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. 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 March 6 & 13, 2020. MNAXLP

August 17, 2018 5:10 a.m.

Legals August 17, 2018

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 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF FRED O. BACHE, Deceased Cause No. DP-18-63 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 Grace J. Bache 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 24th day of July, 2018. s/Grace J. Bache Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News August 3, 10, 17, 2018 MNAXLP

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