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Richard Vinson
Richard Elton Vinson, 87, passed away on the afternoon of March 9, 2019. He was born November 9, 1931, in Wolf Point, Montana to Elton and Dorothy (Mosleth) Vinson. He was the third of five children.
Legals March 12, 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
Finding resolution to Libby zoning controversy
Editor’s note: This story has been re-written to address inaccuracies in the order in which events were presented in the March 5 edition of The Western News, as well as the discussion of a resolution that was incorrectly identified as an ordinance in the original story. Additional history of the process that led to the resolution was added as well to provide historical context.
Legals March 8, 2019
AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO: Hendrickson Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 2502 Billings, MT 59103-2502 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at Trustee's Sale on the 10th day of May, 2019, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., at the front door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, Libby, Montana, is the following property: Lot 71, Mariner's Haven Subdivision Phase I, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #7151 Jeffrey T. Brodowski and Andrea M. Broadowski, as Grantors, conveyed the above-described property to First American Title Co. Of Montana Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to First Interstate Bank as Beneficiary, under that certain trust deed dated September 11, 2015, and recorded September 18, 2015, under Document No. 259427*. The Trustee in the Trust Indenture was replaced by a Successor Trustee, namely, Mark E. Noennig, the undersigned. *Book 359 Page 561 The default in the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default this foreclosure is made, is the failure by the Grantor, or other person owing an obligation, or by their successors-in-interest, to pay the monthly installment of $736.10 due thereunder on the 11th day of June, 2018, which is applied to interest and to an escrow account if established for other obligations under the Trust Indenture, and to pay the amount of accrued interest each month thereafter, currently $5,086.30, including late charges which are $25.00 for all payments more than 10 days in arrears, renewal fees and accrued interest currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and foreclosure costs, currently $1,671.00, advances for property protection, currently None, for a current total default of $7,757.72; together with accrued and accruing interest, late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. There is presently owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture the principal sum of $128,399.35 plus interest thereon at the rate of 7.2500% per annum from the 11th day of June, 2018, until paid, or $25.5039 per day, currently a total of $5,494.78, late charges, renewal fees, advances for property protection, and escrow shortages, currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and costs, currently $1,671.00, for a current total indebtedness of $136,565.13; together with accruing late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. The Beneficiary has elected to sell the above-described property to satisfy the aforementioned obligation and has instructed the undersigned Trustee to do so. 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 in cash. The conveyance will be by a Trustee's Deed, made "as is," without representations or warranties, express or implied, including warranties of title, possession or encumbrances. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The sale may be postponed up to 15 days for any reason by public proclamation at the scheduled sale. If there is a stay by bankruptcy or court order, the sale may be postponed up to 30 days at a time by public proclamation, for a total of no more than 120 days. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, may pay to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture 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 thereby cure the default theretofore existing. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 27th day of November, 2018. MARK E. NOENNIG, Trustee P.O. Box 2502 208 North Broadway, Suite 324 Billings, Montana 59103-2502 STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Yellowstone ) On this 21st day of December, 2018, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared MARK E. NOENNIG, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written. DESIREE CALDWELL DESIREE CALDWELL Notary Public for the State Of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: 03/12/2019 Published In The Western News February 22, March 1, 8, 2019 MNAXLP
The Libby fix is an appropriate compensation
The Libby fix is an appropriate compensation for any and all victims of Libby, Montana, affected by the actions of W.R. Grace, the State of Montana and the EPA.
Libby committee recommends change to planning board description
By BENJAMIN KIBBEY
Legals March 1, 2019
AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO: Hendrickson Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 2502 Billings, MT 59103-2502 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at Trustee's Sale on the 10th day of May, 2019, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., at the front door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, Libby, Montana, is the following property: Lot 71, Mariner's Haven Subdivision Phase I, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #7151 Jeffrey T. Brodowski and Andrea M. Broadowski, as Grantors, conveyed the above-described property to First American Title Co. Of Montana Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to First Interstate Bank as Beneficiary, under that certain trust deed dated September 11, 2015, and recorded September 18, 2015, under Document No. 259427*. The Trustee in the Trust Indenture was replaced by a Successor Trustee, namely, Mark E. Noennig, the undersigned. *Book 359 Page 561 The default in the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default this foreclosure is made, is the failure by the Grantor, or other person owing an obligation, or by their successors-in-interest, to pay the monthly installment of $736.10 due thereunder on the 11th day of June, 2018, which is applied to interest and to an escrow account if established for other obligations under the Trust Indenture, and to pay the amount of accrued interest each month thereafter, currently $5,086.30, including late charges which are $25.00 for all payments more than 10 days in arrears, renewal fees and accrued interest currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and foreclosure costs, currently $1,671.00, advances for property protection, currently None, for a current total default of $7,757.72; together with accrued and accruing interest, late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. There is presently owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture the principal sum of $128,399.35 plus interest thereon at the rate of 7.2500% per annum from the 11th day of June, 2018, until paid, or $25.5039 per day, currently a total of $5,494.78, late charges, renewal fees, advances for property protection, and escrow shortages, currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and costs, currently $1,671.00, for a current total indebtedness of $136,565.13; together with accruing late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. The Beneficiary has elected to sell the above-described property to satisfy the aforementioned obligation and has instructed the undersigned Trustee to do so. 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 in cash. The conveyance will be by a Trustee's Deed, made "as is," without representations or warranties, express or implied, including warranties of title, possession or encumbrances. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The sale may be postponed up to 15 days for any reason by public proclamation at the scheduled sale. If there is a stay by bankruptcy or court order, the sale may be postponed up to 30 days at a time by public proclamation, for a total of no more than 120 days. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, may pay to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture 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 thereby cure the default theretofore existing. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 27th day of November, 2018. MARK E. NOENNIG, Trustee P.O. Box 2502 208 North Broadway, Suite 324 Billings, Montana 59103-2502 STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Yellowstone ) On this 21st day of December, 2018, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared MARK E. NOENNIG, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written. DESIREE CALDWELL DESIREE CALDWELL Notary Public for the State Of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: 03/12/2019 Published In The Western News February 22, March 1, 8, 2019 MNAXLP
Connecting southern Lincoln County Sky could be the limit for potential in Libby, Troy
In the south of Lincoln County, there are two high speed Internet providers for those who don’t want to use satellite Internet. They are locally-owned company Montana Sky and national network Frontier Communications.
Legals February 26, 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 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Phyllis J. McDonald, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-16 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 David D. McDonald, 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 15th day of February 2019 s/David D. McDonald Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 26, March 5, 12, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 22, 2019
AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO: Hendrickson Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 2502 Billings, MT 59103-2502 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at Trustee's Sale on the 10th day of May, 2019, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., at the front door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, Libby, Montana, is the following property: Lot 71, Mariner's Haven Subdivision Phase I, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #7151 Jeffrey T. Brodowski and Andrea M. Broadowski, as Grantors, conveyed the above-described property to First American Title Co. Of Montana Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to First Interstate Bank as Beneficiary, under that certain trust deed dated September 11, 2015, and recorded September 18, 2015, under Document No. 259427*. The Trustee in the Trust Indenture was replaced by a Successor Trustee, namely, Mark E. Noennig, the undersigned. *Book 359 Page 561 The default in the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default this foreclosure is made, is the failure by the Grantor, or other person owing an obligation, or by their successors-in-interest, to pay the monthly installment of $736.10 due thereunder on the 11th day of June, 2018, which is applied to interest and to an escrow account if established for other obligations under the Trust Indenture, and to pay the amount of accrued interest each month thereafter, currently $5,086.30, including late charges which are $25.00 for all payments more than 10 days in arrears, renewal fees and accrued interest currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and foreclosure costs, currently $1,671.00, advances for property protection, currently None, for a current total default of $7,757.72; together with accrued and accruing interest, late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. There is presently owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture the principal sum of $128,399.35 plus interest thereon at the rate of 7.2500% per annum from the 11th day of June, 2018, until paid, or $25.5039 per day, currently a total of $5,494.78, late charges, renewal fees, advances for property protection, and escrow shortages, currently $1,000.00, attorney's fees and costs, currently $1,671.00, for a current total indebtedness of $136,565.13; together with accruing late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including attorney's fees and costs. The Beneficiary has elected to sell the above-described property to satisfy the aforementioned obligation and has instructed the undersigned Trustee to do so. 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 in cash. The conveyance will be by a Trustee's Deed, made "as is," without representations or warranties, express or implied, including warranties of title, possession or encumbrances. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The sale may be postponed up to 15 days for any reason by public proclamation at the scheduled sale. If there is a stay by bankruptcy or court order, the sale may be postponed up to 30 days at a time by public proclamation, for a total of no more than 120 days. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, may pay to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture 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 thereby cure the default theretofore existing. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 27th day of November, 2018. MARK E. NOENNIG, Trustee P.O. Box 2502 208 North Broadway, Suite 324 Billings, Montana 59103-2502 STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Yellowstone ) On this 21st day of December, 2018, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared MARK E. NOENNIG, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written. DESIREE CALDWELL DESIREE CALDWELL Notary Public for the State Of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: 03/12/2019 Published In The Western News February 22, March 1, 8, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 19, 2019
Ben A. Snipes Kovacich Snipes, P.C. P. 0. Box 2325 Great Falls, Montana 59403 (406) 761-5595 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANETTE CHRISTINE FISHER, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-19-14 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 Phillip Fisher, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Kovacich Snipes, P.C., 725 3rd Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 29th day of January, 2019 Phillip Fisher, Personal Representative Published In The Western News February 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 15, 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 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR ROY PANKEY Deceased Cause No. DP-19-__________ 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 Angelica L. Pankey, 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 16th day of January 2019 s/ Angelica L. Pankey Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 1, 8, 15, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 12, 2019
Ben A. Snipes Kovacich Snipes, P.C. P. 0. Box 2325 Great Falls, Montana 59403 (406) 761-5595 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANETTE CHRISTINE FISHER, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-19-14 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 Phillip Fisher, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Kovacich Snipes, P.C., 725 3rd Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 29th day of January, 2019 Phillip Fisher, Personal Representative Published In The Western News February 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 8, 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 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR ROY PANKEY Deceased Cause No. DP-19-__________ 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 Angelica L. Pankey, 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 16th day of January 2019 s/ Angelica L. Pankey Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 1, 8, 15, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals February 1, 2019
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on May 24, 2019, at 12:00 PM 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: Lot 1 of MADELINE SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #133753, excepting therefrom all that portion as shown and described on Certificate of Survey #2832, records of Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 6400 Highway 93 North, aka 6400 US Highway 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917. Michael McCully and Roxanne McCully, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on January 29, 2004, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on February 4, 2004 as Instrument No. 173736, in Book 286, at Page 660, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Indenture Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-GH1 Assignment Dated: December 7, 2015 Assignment Recorded: December 10, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 260797, in Book 360, at Page 733, 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 October 10, 2017 as Instrument No. 270954, in Book 369, at Page 495, 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 August 1, 2018, 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 $42,312.96, interest in the sum of $1,542.66, escrow advances of $1,345.66, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,304.19 for a total amount owing of $49,505.47, 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 9th day of January, 2019. 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. 49494 Published In The Western News January 18, 25, February 1, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals January 25, 2019
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on May 24, 2019, at 12:00 PM 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: Lot 1 of MADELINE SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #133753, excepting therefrom all that portion as shown and described on Certificate of Survey #2832, records of Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 6400 Highway 93 North, aka 6400 US Highway 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917. Michael McCully and Roxanne McCully, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on January 29, 2004, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on February 4, 2004 as Instrument No. 173736, in Book 286, at Page 660, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Indenture Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-GH1 Assignment Dated: December 7, 2015 Assignment Recorded: December 10, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 260797, in Book 360, at Page 733, 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 October 10, 2017 as Instrument No. 270954, in Book 369, at Page 495, 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 August 1, 2018, 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 $42,312.96, interest in the sum of $1,542.66, escrow advances of $1,345.66, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,304.19 for a total amount owing of $49,505.47, 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 9th day of January, 2019. 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. 49494 Published In The Western News January 18, 25, February 1, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals January 22, 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 Charles O. Berget Deceased PROBATE NO. DP-19-3 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 Janice L. Berget, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the address below or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of January, 2019. Janice L. Berget c/o Russell S. Barnes Attorney at Law 503 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Published In The Western News January 8, 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals January 18, 2019
CNS-3211090# Frontier provides flat rate residential service for $14.18 and business service for $26.20. Other taxes, fees, and surcharges may apply. Frontier offers single party service, touch tone, toll blocking, access to long distance, emergency services, operator assistance, and directory assistance. Use of these services may result in additional charges. Budget or economy services may also be available. Frontier offers Lifeline service which is a nontransferable government assistance program that provides a $9.25 discount on the cost of monthly telephone service or eligible broadband products (where available) and is limited to one discount per household. In addition to Basic Lifeline, individuals living on federally recognized Tribal Lands who meet the eligibility criteria may also qualify for additional monthly discounts through Enhanced Lifeline and up to $100.00 toward installation fees through the Tribal Link-Up program. You may also qualify for an additional state discount where available. If you have any questions regarding Frontier's rates or services, please call us at 1-800-FRONTIER for further information or visit us at www.Frontier.com. 1/18/19 Published In The Western News January 18, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals January 15, 2019
Notice of Public Hearing- Water System Monday January 22nd, 2019 6:00pm City of Libby, Montana 952 East Spruce Street The City of Libby, Montana will hold a public hearing on Monday January 22nd, 2019 at 6:00pm at the City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. This hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the proposed application to the Montana Dept. of Commerce Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program. The City of Libby has completed a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment in 2018 that evaluated water supply, raw water screening, treatment, storage, pumping stations and distribution system condition and alternatives. This hearing will review the recommended solutions to repair three critical water distribution system deficiencies which were identified during the Preliminary Engineering Report process. The proposed project includes the installation of water mains and of treated water transmission main. The water main in the alley between Minnesota Ave and Utah Ave. and the new transmission main will be installed along the general alignment of existing pipes. New water mains along US Highway 2 will be installed within a new utility easement outside of MDT right of way with the exception of four new crossing perpendicular to the highway. The new looping main will also provide additional redundancy and improved pressures and fire flows to neighborhoods in West Libby. The proposed project is in accordance with all applicable Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality, Dept. of Transportation and the Environmental Quality Agency requirements including those set forth in MDEQ's Circular DEQ-a Standards for waterworks. The proposed project also adheres to the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The proposed project will eliminate the leak between Minnesota Ave, and Utah Ave, in Libby Ground Water Contaminations NPL site and will eliminate other leaks in the water main in US Highway 2. The aging and vulnerable treated water transmission main will be replaced in a conventional trench where it will be less of a risk to the entire water system. The City of Libby is hosting this public hearing to review the purposed project, to review the goals and activities of the project, the proposed budget, and the City's efforts to obtain funding including the CDBG program and all the potential impacts to City residents this project may result in. Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through February 8th, 2019. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at the City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby's website. Copies of the presentation from the public meeting will be made available via the City's website www.cityoflibby.com and copies of the meeting minutes will be available as with any public meeting hosted by the City. The City of Libby makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing accommodations must notify the City of Libby Manager Jim Hammons at 406-293-2731 no later than January 16th, 2019 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Or write your requested to PO Box 1428, Libby MT 59923 attention Jim Hammons. Published In The Western News January 4, 8, 11, 15, 2019 MNAXLP
Legals January 11, 2019
Laura Christoffersen CHRISTOFFERSEN & KNIERIM, P.C. 212 Broadway P.O. Box 650 Culbertson, MT 59218 Telephone: (406) 787-5700 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY MATTHEW J. CUFFE, JUDGE WESTERN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, -vs- CHRIS M. COTE, Defendant. Cause No. DV-18-68_ SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT CHRIS M. COTE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served on you, and to 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 or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This summons is issued to recover judgment and deliver possession of items of collateral as described in the Complaint filed herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court, the 14TH day of DECEMBER , 2018. _ TRICIA BROOKS CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By JEN BROWN Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News December 28, 2018 January 4, 11, 2019 MNAXLP