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Legals February 9, 2018

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Request for proposal for Lit Fiber Internet, Or Internet Access and Transport Bundled, Or Internet Access, ISP Services Only. Libby School District #4 724 Louisiana Avenue Libby, MT 59923 Proposals will be accepted until: 8:00 am Mountain Standard Time on February 26, 2018 MST Contact: Questions concerning this solicitation must be directed to Nicole Jones in writing at njjrwj@midrivers.com and submitted no later than 4:00 pm MST on Feb. 19, 2018. Published In The Western News February 2, 9, 16, 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 July 25, 2017

After Recording Return To: Title Financial Specialty Services Attention: Foreclosure Department P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on October 30, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the North Steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, Montana: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, HASCHKE HOMESITES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA. CAROL H JONES, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for QUICKEN LOANS INC. , as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on October 7, 2015, and recorded on October 14, 2015 as Book 359 Page 933 under Document No. 259879. The beneficial interest is currently held by Quicken Loans Inc. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning June 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of January 30, 2017 is $44,026.32 principal, interest totaling $1,639.19 late charges in the amount of $47.56, escrow advances of $31.35, and other fees and expenses advanced of $740.50, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be 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 Grantors. 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, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: June 22, 2017 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 22 day of June, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Rae Albert Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 9-6-2022 Quicken vs JONES 102305-1 Published In The Western News July 11, 18, 25, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals March 23, 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 Marshall G. Candee Deceased Cause No. DP-18-13 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 Karen L. Candee, 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 March 6, 2018. s/Karen L. Candee Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 9, 16, 23, 2018 MNAXLP

Nature Conservancy gives land to USFS

BUTTE — The Nature Conservancy of Montana has donated about 40 acres of land to the U.S. Forest Service to add to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

Are you a winner? Jackpot ticket sold in Libby unclaimed

A jackpot lottery ticket was purchased in Libby on Saturday but as of Tuesday night, no one had come forward to claim the prize.

Martha M. Burrell

Martha M. Burrell

Birth announcement

Keaton and Amber Julson announce the birth of their daughter...

Stand-up paddleboards require on-board life jacket

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to remind persons using stand-up paddleboard (SUPs) that a life jacket is required to be on board.

Baumler to speak at Little Theatre

The Lincoln County Public Libraries will host Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “Profiles of African American Montanans” with Ellen Baumler at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Little Theatre.

June Burns

A longtime resident of Montana, June Sanders Burns, 90, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in her home in Troy.

Legals April 6, 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

Legals March 30, 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

Legals March 10, 2017

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITY OF LIBBY ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Libby, MT, is requesting proposals for engineering services for Water and Wastewater PER updates. Copies of the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), including a description of the services to be provided by the respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting City Administrator, Jim Hammons PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923. Telephone (406) 293-2731, ext. 4, e-mail jim.hammons@cityoflibby.com. All responses to the detailed RFP for engineering services must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. 3rd day of April, 2017. BY Brent Teske, Mayor Published In The Western News