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June 27, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 27, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Clay Banks Timber Sale is located within Sections 14 and 24, T30N-R31W on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 22,479 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on July 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a de¬posit of $21,490.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Libby Unit Office in Libby, MT (406-293-2711). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

June 23, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 23, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on August 28, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the Lincoln County District Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: The East 55 Feet of Tract 3 of Block D of JOHNSTON'S ACRE TRACTS, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana, as No. 2 of Irregular Tract Files. More commonly known as 117 West Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. Joan Sonju, also appearing of record as Joan D. Sonju, and Debbie Sonju, also appearing of record as Debra K. Sonju , as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Lincoln County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 6, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 11, 2008 as Instrument No. 212031, in Book 319, at Page 698, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: June 24, 2013 Assignment Recorded: July 8, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 246094, in Book 348, at Page 693, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, State of Montana, on March 3, 2017 as Instrument No. 267793, in Book 366, at Page 770, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2016, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $51,035.06, interest in the sum of $3,572.52, escrow advances of $1,090.83, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $114.89 for a total amount owing of $55,813.30, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee's and attorney's fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 18th day of August, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 48815 Published In The Western News June 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

June 20, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 20, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Clay Banks Timber Sale is located within Sections 14 and 24, T30N-R31W on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 22,479 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on July 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a de¬posit of $21,490.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Libby Unit Office in Libby, MT (406-293-2711). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

June 20, 2017 4 a.m.

AARP Smart Driver course set for July 25 in Libby

Montana AARP will hold its monthly Smart Driver course from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25 at Libby Christian Church at 100 Kootenai River Rd. in Libby.

June 16, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 16, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on August 28, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the Lincoln County District Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: The East 55 Feet of Tract 3 of Block D of JOHNSTON'S ACRE TRACTS, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana, as No. 2 of Irregular Tract Files. More commonly known as 117 West Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. Joan Sonju, also appearing of record as Joan D. Sonju, and Debbie Sonju, also appearing of record as Debra K. Sonju , as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Lincoln County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 6, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 11, 2008 as Instrument No. 212031, in Book 319, at Page 698, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: June 24, 2013 Assignment Recorded: July 8, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 246094, in Book 348, at Page 693, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, State of Montana, on March 3, 2017 as Instrument No. 267793, in Book 366, at Page 770, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2016, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $51,035.06, interest in the sum of $3,572.52, escrow advances of $1,090.83, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $114.89 for a total amount owing of $55,813.30, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee's and attorney's fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 18th day of August, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 48815 Published In The Western News June 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

June 13, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 13, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Clay Banks Timber Sale is located within Sections 14 and 24, T30N-R31W on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 22,479 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on July 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a de¬posit of $21,490.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Libby Unit Office in Libby, MT (406-293-2711). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

June 6, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals June 6, 2017

CLOSED BID AUCTION Notice of intent to sell contents of storage units as listed below on 6/27/2017, at 10:00a.m., for past due rents owed to Bootjack Storage, LLC, Greg Sandon, owner, (406)261-3185. Unit #28, Judy Washington Published In The Western News May 30, 2017 June 6, 2017 MNAXLP

June 2, 2017 4 a.m.

Independent Order of Oddfellows thanks Libby

On May 13, 2017, the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cabinet Lodge No. 68, Libby, Montana, held its annual German Dinner fundraiser. Thanks to the generous donations from numerous local businesses, this was our best and most entertaining fundraiser. All donated items were given away as door prizes. We want to identify these businesses and look forward to our fundraiser next year.

May 30, 2017 4 a.m.

Hunter education class starts May 31 in Libby

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a hunter education class in Libby, the agency announced Tuesday.

May 23, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals May 23, 2017

ATTENTION ALL WORKERS SEPARATED FROM: T.B.C. TIMBER, INC. LIBBY, MONTANA PETITION #: TA-W-92,781 CERTIFICATION DATE: May 9, 2017 IMPACT DATE: March 31, 2016 EXPIRATION DATE: March 31, 2018 The Trade Act petition filed by company officials of the business noted above has been approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. It has been determined individuals who were separated due to the importation of foreign goods on or after the impact date and before the expiration date, may be eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (also referred to as TAA, which includes retraining, job search and relocation benefits), Trade Readjustment Assistance benefits (also referred to as TRA, which provides for unemployment type benefits for participants of the TAA program) and Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance, also referred to as RTAA. Individuals who worked for the business with separation dates as noted above should contact a TAA Program Operator in their nearest Workforce Services Center at once to comply with strict response time lines. Benefits can be lost if time lines are not met. You may also contact the Montana Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Consultant at (406) 444-3807, to obtain more information on available benefits and applicable time limitations on the provision of specific services under the Act. Published In The Western News May 19, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

May 19, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals May 19, 2017

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 The Matter of The Estate of Richard Lee Nelson, Sr. Deceased Cause No. DP-17-39 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 JoAnne D. Nelson, 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 May 10, 2017. s/JoAnne D. Nelson Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News May 19, 26 June 2, 2017 MNAXLP

May 12, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals May 12, 2017

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 _________________ Cause No. DV-17-54 _________ ERIC J. BASHORE, Plaintiff, vs. ANDARGE ANTON EKHOLT, 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 MONTANASENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHERPERSONS 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: Lot 1, Elysian Estates, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6888 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 20TH_day of April, 2017. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

Montana secretary of state offers advice to Libby
May 9, 2017 4 a.m.

Montana secretary of state offers advice to Libby

Corey Stapleton, Montana’s secretary of state, passed through Libby last week on the third stop of his two-year “Things that Matter Tour,” in which he plans to visit all 56 of Montana’s counties to learn from citizens how his office can best serve them.

Ethel Schrecengost
May 5, 2017 1:14 p.m.

Ethel Schrecengost

Ethel Schrecengost went home to be with her Lord on April 19, 2017. Ethel was born Feb. 2, 1928, to Charles and Mary Bowers of Rochester Mills, Pennsylvania. Ethel grew up in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, attended school and graduated high school in 1944. She continued her education at Indiana School of Nursing, graduating in 1948 as a registered nurse.

May 5, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals May 5, 2017

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 _________________ Cause No. DV-17-54 _________ ERIC J. BASHORE, Plaintiff, vs. ANDARGE ANTON EKHOLT, 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 MONTANASENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHERPERSONS 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: Lot 1, Elysian Estates, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6888 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 20TH_day of April, 2017. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

May 2, 2017 3:13 p.m.

Montana secretary of state to speak Wednesday in Libby

Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton will speak 4 p.m. Wednesday at a Libby Area Chamber of Commerce event that’s open to the public.

April 28, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 28, 2017

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 _________________ Cause No. DV-17-54 _________ ERIC J. BASHORE, Plaintiff, vs. ANDARGE ANTON EKHOLT, 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 MONTANASENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHERPERSONS 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: Lot 1, Elysian Estates, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6888 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 20TH_day of April, 2017. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

April 21, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 21, 2017

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 Francis M. Sichting Deceased Cause No. DP-17-27 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 Roberta Sichting 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 April 5, 2017. s/Roberta Sichting Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News Arpil 7, 14, 21, 2017 MNAXLP

April 7, 2017 5:10 a.m.

Legals April 7, 2017

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 Francis M. Sichting Deceased Cause No. DP-17-27 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 Roberta Sichting 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 April 5, 2017. s/Roberta Sichting Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News Arpil 7, 14, 21, 2017 MNAXLP

Virginia Mary Beccari Beaulieu
April 4, 2017 1:24 p.m.

Virginia Mary Beccari Beaulieu

Virginia Mary Beccari Beaulieu age 94 of Libby passed away peacefully in her home on March 23, 2017. She was born on August 23, 1922 in Missoula to Julius and Madalena Beccari who brought their rich Italian heritage and culture to the mountains of Montana. At an early age her family moved from Missoula to Ravenna, Montana and then to Libby where she attended Libby Public Schools. She earned her degree in nursing from St. Patrick’s School of Nursing in Missoula. While serving as a U.S. Army Nurse in California during World War II she met Thomas James Beaulieu.