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Legals July 20, 2018
NOTICE TO DEROZIER CREEK DRAINAGE WATER USERS Motion to Amend Statement of Claim Nos. 76D 40711-00, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00 (Pursuant to Section 85-2-233(6), MCA) A Motion to Amend Statement of Claim Nos. 76D 40711, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00 has been filed with the Montana Water Court by Quirk Cattle Co., seeking to amend one of the places of use set forth in these claims. By filing this motion, the claimant is asserting that these amendments are necessary to accurately reflect the historical places of use of these water rights. PROPOSED AMENDMENT Claimant Quirk Cattle Co. proposes the following amendments to these claims: Place of Use: Change the East half of Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 27 West, Lincoln County, Montana, to the West half of Section 18, Township 37 North, Range 26 West, Lincoln County, Montana, for Water Right Claim Nos. 76D 40711-00, 76D 118105-00, and 76D 118106-00. OBJECTION DEADLINE Any response or objection to the Motion to Amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, 1123 Research Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718, (800) 624-3270, watercourt@mt.gov, within 45 days of the date of the last newspaper publication of this notice. Please indicate claim nos. 76D 40711, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00, and Case No. 76D-57, on any response, objection or other correspondence related to this Motion to Amend. Please direct any questions regarding these amendments to Scott Hagel, attorney for Quirk Cattle Co., Crowley Fleck PLLP, P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903-0759. Published In The Western News July 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP
New FWP fisheries manager promoted from Libby
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced Mike Hensler as the new regional fisheries manager for Region 1 in northwest Montana.
Legals July 13, 2018
CALL FOR BIDS The City of Libby, 952 E. Spruce St, Libby, MT 59923 will receive sealed bids until 5:00 PM on July 17 for the purchase of four (4) 2019 pursuit rated sport utility vehicles, black in color, ebony black interior, all-wheel drive, four door hatchback, 3.7 liter engine, six speed automatic transmission, full vehicle body reinforcements (front., sides, and top), power heated mirrors, LED spotlight installed, cloth front bucket seats, vinyl rear seat, keyed alike to current fleet vehicles, in screen back up camera, Bluetooth cell phone system, configurable to disable courtesy lamps and daytime running lamps, factory wig wag headlamps and white led side warning lights, factory integrated hemispheric lighthead LED side warning lights, all season tires-245/55 R18 with black painted rims with full size spare tire, factory wired for additional emergency lighting, front console plate. Bids will be accepted on a one or all basis. The City Council will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed best for the interest of the City of Libby. The successful bidder must comply with all requirements of applicable Federal laws in the State of Montana. Bid Bond requirements of Section 18-1-202 MCA shall be waived. Bids will be opened July 19, 2018 at 12 PM (noon) by the order of the City Council of the City of Libby, Montana, this 3rd day Of July 2018 /s/ Audray McCollum, City Clerk Published In The Western News July 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals July 6, 2018
CALL FOR BIDS The City of Libby, 952 E. Spruce St, Libby, MT 59923 will receive sealed bids until 5:00 PM on July 17 for the purchase of four (4) 2019 pursuit rated sport utility vehicles, black in color, ebony black interior, all-wheel drive, four door hatchback, 3.7 liter engine, six speed automatic transmission, full vehicle body reinforcements (front., sides, and top), power heated mirrors, LED spotlight installed, cloth front bucket seats, vinyl rear seat, keyed alike to current fleet vehicles, in screen back up camera, Bluetooth cell phone system, configurable to disable courtesy lamps and daytime running lamps, factory wig wag headlamps and white led side warning lights, factory integrated hemispheric lighthead LED side warning lights, all season tires-245/55 R18 with black painted rims with full size spare tire, factory wired for additional emergency lighting, front console plate. Bids will be accepted on a one or all basis. The City Council will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed best for the interest of the City of Libby. The successful bidder must comply with all requirements of applicable Federal laws in the State of Montana. Bid Bond requirements of Section 18-1-202 MCA shall be waived. Bids will be opened July 19, 2018 at 12 PM (noon) by the order of the City Council of the City of Libby, Montana, this 3rd day Of July 2018 /s/ Audray McCollum, City Clerk Published In The Western News July 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 29, 2018
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER SALE NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE, KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST. The MOOSE PEAK FIRE SALVAGE includes an estimated 3508 TONS of Sawlog timber (equivalent to 1511 CCF) designated for removal located within portions of Section 12 & 24, T25N, R29W and Portions of Sections 6, T25N, R29W; PMM, Lincoln County, State of Montana. This is a WEIGHT MEASUREMENT sale and all rates will be bid and paid for at a rate per TON. Sealed bids will be opened in public at the Supervisor's Office, Libby, MT at 9:00 A.M., local time, on June 14, 2018, followed immediatedly by ORAL AUCTION. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. The prospectus includes minimum acceptable stumpage and the rate of required additional payments. The required bid guarantee is $1,800.00. A prospectus and other information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and submission of bid can be obtained from the Forest Supervisor's Office, 31374 US Hwy 2, Libby, Montana or Libby Ranger District, 12557 Hwy 37, Libby, MT. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Published In The Western News May 29, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 25, 2018
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on September 25, 2018, 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 W 1/2 of Lot 13 Glenwood Park, adjacent to the City of Libby, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 215 Parmenter Drive, Libby, MT 59923. Amy I. Carlberg aka Amy Irene Butler, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage, by Deed of Trust on July 21, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on July 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 196157, in Book 306, at Page 69, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2006-3 Assignment Dated: January 28, 2011 Assignment Recorded: March 14, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 231529, in Book 336, at Page 156, 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 8, 2017 as Instrument No. 267853, in Book 366, at Page 826, 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 October 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 $55,992.61, interest in the sum of $1,919.28, escrow advances of $2,965.68, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $24,156.47 for a total amount owing of $85,034.04, 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 8th day of May, 2018. 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. 48808 Published In The Western News May 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 22, 2018
INVITATION TO BID LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY KOOTENAI BUSINESS PARK FIRE DEBRIS CLEANUP PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Port Authority of Lincoln County, Montana will receive bids for the Asbestos Containing Fire Debris Cleanup of the former SK Fingerjoint Facility. The project is located within the property boundaries of the Kootenai Business Park, approximately 500 feet southeast of the eastern end of East Spruce Street in Libby, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Kootenai Business Park Fire Debris Cleanup Project" must be delivered to Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, Montana 59923, at or before 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, May 25, 2018. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT (406) 293-8406; WGM Group, 431 1st Avenue West, Kalispell MT (406) 756-4848, and designated Plans Exchanges. Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from WGM Group or Lincoln County Port Authority at the addresses listed above upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, payable to WGM Group for each set of documents. Prospective bidders must obtain or request Contract Documents no later than 3 days prior to bid opening. All sealed bids must be submitted on original forms. Copies of the Contract Documents obtained from other sources shall not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Lincoln County Port Authority and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of the Lincoln County Port Authority located at 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT commencing at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Completion of the work is required within 33 calendar days after commencement on approximately June 18, 2018 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Lincoln County Port Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Port Authority. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by Lincoln County Port Authority. Dated this 11th day of May 2018. Lincoln County Port Authority Lincoln County, Montana By Executive Director Tina Oliphant Published In The Western News May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 18, 2018
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on September 25, 2018, 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 W 1/2 of Lot 13 Glenwood Park, adjacent to the City of Libby, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 215 Parmenter Drive, Libby, MT 59923. Amy I. Carlberg aka Amy Irene Butler, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage, by Deed of Trust on July 21, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on July 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 196157, in Book 306, at Page 69, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2006-3 Assignment Dated: January 28, 2011 Assignment Recorded: March 14, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 231529, in Book 336, at Page 156, 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 8, 2017 as Instrument No. 267853, in Book 366, at Page 826, 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 October 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 $55,992.61, interest in the sum of $1,919.28, escrow advances of $2,965.68, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $24,156.47 for a total amount owing of $85,034.04, 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 8th day of May, 2018. 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. 48808 Published In The Western News May 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 15, 2018
INVITATION TO BID LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY KOOTENAI BUSINESS PARK FIRE DEBRIS CLEANUP PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Port Authority of Lincoln County, Montana will receive bids for the Asbestos Containing Fire Debris Cleanup of the former SK Fingerjoint Facility. The project is located within the property boundaries of the Kootenai Business Park, approximately 500 feet southeast of the eastern end of East Spruce Street in Libby, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Kootenai Business Park Fire Debris Cleanup Project" must be delivered to Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, Montana 59923, at or before 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, May 25, 2018. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT (406) 293-8406; WGM Group, 431 1st Avenue West, Kalispell MT (406) 756-4848, and designated Plans Exchanges. Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from WGM Group or Lincoln County Port Authority at the addresses listed above upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, payable to WGM Group for each set of documents. Prospective bidders must obtain or request Contract Documents no later than 3 days prior to bid opening. All sealed bids must be submitted on original forms. Copies of the Contract Documents obtained from other sources shall not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Lincoln County Port Authority and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of the Lincoln County Port Authority located at 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT commencing at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Completion of the work is required within 33 calendar days after commencement on approximately June 18, 2018 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Lincoln County Port Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Port Authority. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by Lincoln County Port Authority. Dated this 11th day of May 2018. Lincoln County Port Authority Lincoln County, Montana By Executive Director Tina Oliphant Published In The Western News May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 11, 2018
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on September 25, 2018, 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 W 1/2 of Lot 13 Glenwood Park, adjacent to the City of Libby, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. More commonly known as 215 Parmenter Drive, Libby, MT 59923. Amy I. Carlberg aka Amy Irene Butler, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage, by Deed of Trust on July 21, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on July 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 196157, in Book 306, at Page 69, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2006-3 Assignment Dated: January 28, 2011 Assignment Recorded: March 14, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 231529, in Book 336, at Page 156, 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 8, 2017 as Instrument No. 267853, in Book 366, at Page 826, 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 October 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 $55,992.61, interest in the sum of $1,919.28, escrow advances of $2,965.68, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $24,156.47 for a total amount owing of $85,034.04, 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 8th day of May, 2018. 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. 48808 Published In The Western News May 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals May 4, 2018
Jane E. Cowley, Esq. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 2955 Stockyard Road Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 Telephone: (406) 541-6960 Facsimile: (406) 541-4101 Email: cowley@westernmontanalaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAY F. OLSEN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-2018-30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorothy A. Olsen 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 Dorothy A. Olsen, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C., P.O. Box 16960, Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of April, 2018. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. By Jane E. Cowley Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals April 13, 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 Mark Cahill Boswell, Deceased Cause No. DP-18-21 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 Tammy S. Boswell, 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 9th day of March, 2018 s/Tammy S. Boswell Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News March 30, April 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP
Commissioner Mark Peck praises Libby Chamber, encourages others to join and get involved
I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the successes that the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce board, staff and volunteers are accomplishing. While attending the Chamber banquet this past Saturday, I was so impressed with the quality, atmosphere and number of attendees. It was a very positive and enjoyable evening. I was also struck by the creativity and number of folks who were involved in the planning and execution of the event.
A 'phoenix' rising from the asbestos Libby hopes brand plan will help reverse Superfund stigma
By JOHN BLODGETT
Legals January 5, 2018
MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge, Judge Cause No.: DR-17-28 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION AND TEMPORARY ECONOMIC RESTRAINING ORDER In re the Marriage of: Karen Leigh Cook Petitioner, and Danny James Cook Nickname Boone Cook Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy of your answer upon the Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Petition. FILE ORIGINAL RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT AT: Clerk of District Court 512 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Dated this 29th day of August, 2017 Tricia Brooks Clerk of the District Court By: Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News December 22, 29, 2017 January 5, 2018 MNAXLP
Legals December 29, 2017
MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge, Judge Cause No.: DR-17-28 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION AND TEMPORARY ECONOMIC RESTRAINING ORDER In re the Marriage of: Karen Leigh Cook Petitioner, and Danny James Cook Nickname Boone Cook Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy of your answer upon the Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Petition. FILE ORIGINAL RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT AT: Clerk of District Court 512 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Dated this 29th day of August, 2017 Tricia Brooks Clerk of the District Court By: Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News December 22, 29, 2017 January 5, 2018 MNAXLP
Libby asbestos clinic contributes research to two journals
By JOHN BLODGETT
Kootenai National Forest officials to prepare statement on Montanore Mine's evaluation phase
The Kootenai National Forest (KNF) will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Evaluation Phase of the Montanore Project (Project). The KNF will also prepare new Biological Assessments (BAs) for terrestrial wildlife and aquatic species to be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for formal consultation. The purpose of the SEIS and new BAs is to address two U.S. District Court opinions and to ensure that Evaluation Phase activities comply with all applicable laws and minimize adverse environmental effects on National Forest System lands.
Legals December 22, 2017
MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge, Judge Cause No.: DR-17-28 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION AND TEMPORARY ECONOMIC RESTRAINING ORDER In re the Marriage of: Karen Leigh Cook Petitioner, and Danny James Cook Nickname Boone Cook Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy of your answer upon the Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Petition. FILE ORIGINAL RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT AT: Clerk of District Court 512 California Avenue Libby, Montana 59923 Dated this 29th day of August, 2017 Tricia Brooks Clerk of the District Court By: Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News December 22, 29, 2017 January 5, 2018 MNAXLP
Lincoln County to reassess Port Authority structure
In the wake of a Nov. 9 meeting about redeveloping the 400-acre Lincoln County Port Authority site in Libby — as well as ongoing concerns from residents and potential entrepreneurs — the Lincoln County Commission recently signaled it’s time to restructure management of the Port Authority to improve the site’s viability.