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

Legals July 27, 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

Permits for hunting mountain lions still controversial

By HOPE NEALSON The Western News

Libby remembers former police chief who gave his life in line of duty

Bockman was the Chief of Police in Libby at the time and he was called out after a worker with the Great Northern Railway...

Legals March 24, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mark H. Hedahl 114 Woodlin Lane Thompson Falls, MT 59873 Telephone: (406) 827-4232 Fax: (406) 827-0192 Email: mhedahl@blackfoot.net Personal Representative In Re: The Estate of: ALTON E. HEDAHL aka ALTON HEDAHL aka TONY HEDAHL 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 MARK H. HEDAHL, the Personal Representative, certified with return receipt requested, to 114 Woodlin Lane, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 Dated this 17th day of March, 2017 /s/ Mark H. Hedahl Personal Representative Published In The Western News March 17, 24, 31, 2017 MNAXLP

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

Using nothing of the tree but the shade

From its inception, the United States Forest Service operated under a general guideline of “the greatest good for the greatest number.” It considered itself an agency that nurtured the lands it controlled and the many communities enveloped by the United State’s forests. 

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Former Libby resident honored on her 102nd birthday

Flesher was the first resident of the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls, where many of her family and loved ones gathered for the party and quilt presentation.

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Legals November 26, 2019

Benjamin J Mann, 33833674 Brian J. Porter, 52567750 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: (804)355-2886 Facsimile: (801)328-9714 brian@HWNLawFirm.com HWM File 49494 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., Indenture Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-GH1 Plaintiff, v. Michael McCully; Roxanne McCully; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC, as Assignee of Cavalry Investments, LLC/Chase Bank USA, N.A./Washington Mutual Bank; Citibank N.A.; Collection Bureau Services, Inc.; and any person in possession Defendants. Cause No. DV-19-154 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA , TO MICHAEL MCCULLY: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the above entitled Court. A copy of same is served upon you. You must file your written answer with the above entitled Court and serve a copy upon the Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's attorney within thirty days after the last day this Summons is published, exclusive of the last day of publication. FAILURE TO APPEAR AND ANSWER will allow judgement to be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is to foreclose a deed of trust upon the following described real property in the County of Lincoln, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 6400 Highway 93 North aka 6400 US Highway 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917, and is more particularly described as follows: 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. A $70.00 filing fee must accompany the answer at the time of filing. /s/ Annie Lafond Annie Lafond Deputy Clerk of District Court Published in The Western News November 26, December 3, 10, 2019. 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

Rambo Memorial Bridge dedication set for May 25

The family invites recipients of the Libby High School Arthur J Rambo Memorial Scholarship.

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

Legals June 7, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Barry W. Adkins, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-46 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 Ellen A. Adkins, 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 13, 2019. s/ Ellen A. Adkins Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Printed In The Western News May 24, 31, and June 7, 2019 MNAXLP

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Legals May 31, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Barry W. Adkins, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-46 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 Ellen A. Adkins, 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 13, 2019. s/ Ellen A. Adkins Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Printed In The Western News May 24, 31, and June 7, 2019 MNAXLP

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

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Legals September 24, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Smoke-Brulee Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T27N-R29W, on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 21,652 tons, consisting primarily Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on October 16, 2019 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 Divsion (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $10,501.00, 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 September 17, 24, October 1 and 8, 2019. MNAXLP