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April 26, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 26, 2019

James T. Carr CARR LAW FIRM, P.C. 611 Pleasant - P.O. Box 1257 Miles City, Montana 59301 Phone: (406) 234-4569 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY ERIC J. BASHORE, Cause No. DV-19-33 Plaintiff, vs. DONNA DORIS MILLER, LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER, Lincoln County, Montana, 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 part thereof adverse to Plaintiff's ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, and the unknown heirs, grantees and devisees of any of the above-named Defendants who may be deceased, and the wife of any heir or devisee, if married, and the successors of any named corporation, and the unknown owners of said real property, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, and file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear and answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That said action is brought for the purposes of quieting title to the land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Parcel 1: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 3 of the East Libby Addition to the City of Libby, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 4826) Parcel 2: Lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 3 of the East Libby Addition to the City of Libby, according to the map or plat thereof now on file in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 4827) Parcel 3: Lot 5 in Block 3 of Mahoney Tracts, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 8905) WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 17th day of April, 2019. s/s TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By:s/s Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 26, May 3, & 10, 2019. MNAXLP

Marvin Schweitzer
April 26, 2019 4 a.m.

Marvin Schweitzer

Marvin Peter Schweitzer, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home in Troy, Montana.

Frances Trotter
April 23, 2019 4 a.m.

Frances Trotter

Frances Helen Joe Barton Trotter, 92, of Libby, Montana, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, with her family by her side.

April 12, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 12, 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 The Matter of The Estate of DONALD C. BENEFIELD, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-32 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 Dawn L. Braaten, 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 March 27, 2019. s/ Dawn L. Braaten, Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News April 5, 12, 19, 2019. MNAXLP

Patricia Youso
April 12, 2019 4 a.m.

Patricia Youso

Patricia Mae Youso, 88 years of age, passed away April 6, 2019, at the Libby Care Center in Libby, Montana. She was born December 17, 1930, to Francis and Beatta Parsons at Selfridge, North Dakota.

Voices in the wildernes: Introduction to a wild life
April 9, 2019 10:52 a.m.

Voices in the wildernes: Introduction to a wild life

Growing up in Libby, Montana, I was surrounded by incredibly wild and beautiful country. Our family spent a lot of time in the outdoors. There were trails headed into the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness area within just a few miles of our house.

April 9, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 9, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: MAY 24, 2019. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number:76N 30121001 Owners: JAMES P STROH SHAREL K STROH 73 DAVIS CREEK LN LIBBY, MT 59923 Priority Date: NOVEMBER 26, 2018 at 01:00 P.M. Purpose (use): LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate:20.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 5.25 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 2.10 Source Name: THOMPSON RIVER (MIDDLE THOMPSON LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec NWSWSE; Sec 4; Twp 26N; Rge 27W; County LINCOLN Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 5 Diversion Means: PUMP Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 5.25 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 5 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Qtr Sec NWSESW; Sec 4; Twp 26N; Rge 27W; ID 2; Qtr Sec NESESW; Sec 4; Twp 26N; Rge 27W PUBLISHED IN: WESTERN NEWS ON APRIL 9, 2019. MNAXLP

Phillip Fisher
April 9, 2019 4 a.m.

Phillip Fisher

Phillip Henry Fisher, 63, of Troy, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home April 1, 2019. He was born to Joyce Alice (Filiatreau) Fisher and Phillip Charles Fisher on April 14, 1955, in Libby, Montana.

April 5, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 5, 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 The Matter of The Estate of DONALD C. BENEFIELD, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-32 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 Dawn L. Braaten, 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 March 27, 2019. s/ Dawn L. Braaten, Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News April 5, 12, 19, 2019. MNAXLP

Sally Clawson
April 5, 2019 4 a.m.

Sally Clawson

Sally Spoor Clawson went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019, at 9:47 p.m. in Dillon, Montana.

Charles Perry
April 5, 2019 4 a.m.

Charles Perry

Charles “Chuck” E. Perry, 70, passed away at the Libby Care Center in Libby, Montana, on Jan. 31, 2019.

Paul Eanes
April 5, 2019 4 a.m.

Paul Eanes

Paul Edward Eanes was born on 29 June 1937, and died at home on March 11, 2019.

Marilyn Noble
April 5, 2019 4 a.m.

Marilyn Noble

Marilyn L. (Williams) Noble of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed into glory on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 13, 1937, to Luther A. and Roberta E. (Marler) Williams, the second of six children.

LHS Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame Riddle Siblings to be inducted Monday night
April 5, 2019 4 a.m.

LHS Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame Riddle Siblings to be inducted Monday night

The latest inductees into the Libby High School National Honor Society Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame will be honored during a ceremony Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Libby Memorial Events Center.

April 2, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 2, 2019

Russell S. Barnes Attorney at Law 503 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 (406) 293-6247 Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF, DEANNA J. PROFITT, Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-19-30 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 RICHARD SUTHERLAND, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the address below or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this day of March, 2019. _________________________ s/ Richard Sutherland c/o Russell S. Barnes Attorney at Law 503 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Published In The Western News March 26, April 2, 9, 2019 MNAXLP

Nora Auge
April 2, 2019 4 a.m.

Nora Auge

Nora May Auge, 95, of Libby, Montana, passed away Thursday, March 28, 201,9 at the Libby Care Center. She was born August 12, 1923, in Spokane, Washington, to Warren D. and Frances Stella (Little) Robbe.

March 29, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals March 29, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY LAND DISPOSITION POLICY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Port Authority (the "Authority") will hold a public hearing regarding approval of a Land Disposition Policy on April 15, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners chamber at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, Montana. The Authority is a port authority established by Lincoln County, Montana pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 14, Part 11, Montana Code Annotated (the "Act"). Pursuant to the Section 7-14-1126 of the Act, the Authority may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any transportation, storage or other facility, or other property or portion of or interest in the facility or property in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana governing the disposition of other public property, including Section 7-14-1133 of the Act. The Board of Commissioners of the Authority has developed a Land Disposition Policy in accordance with Section 7-8-2521, Montana Code Annotated, to guide the Authority's efforts in the sale, lease or other disposition of real estate assets. Further information regarding the proposed Land Disposition Policy may be obtained by calling Tina Oliphant, Executive Director of the Authority, at (406) 293-8406. Dated March 28, 2019. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY /s/ Tina Oliphant Executive Director Pubilished In The Western News March 29 and April 5, 2019 MNAXLP

March 26, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals March 26, 2019

NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST The SST Salvage Sale is located within Portions of Sections 4,5, T34N, R25W, Portion of Section 32, T35N, R25W Portion of Section 13, T34N, R26W Lincoln County, State of Montana,PMM . The Forest Service will receive sealed bids in public at Rexford Ranger District Office Eureka, MT at 10:00 AM local time on 05/01/2019 for an estimated volume of 127 CCF of Douglas-fir and other sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from the Rexford Ranger District, 949 US Hwy 93 N, Eureka, MT. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Published In The Western News March 26, 2019 MNAXLP

Larry Ledum
March 26, 2019 4 a.m.

Larry Ledum

On March 19, 2019 we lost a very special, kind and giving man. Our dad, papa to his grandkids and a genuine friend heard his calling and went home to be with our heavenly father. Larry J. Ledum passed away peacefully in Mead, Washington.

March 19, 2019 5:10 a.m.

Legals March 19, 2019

GRANT S. SNELL CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1667 Whitefish Stage Road P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Hon. Matthew Cuffe District Court Judge IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D. LEE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-19-22 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 Josh Lee, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Grant S. Snell, Crowley Fleck PLLP, PO Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 28th day of January, 2019. /s/ Josh Lee, Personal Representative Richard D. Lee Estate CROWLEY FLECK PLLP P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 By /s/ GRANT S. SNELL Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News March 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP