Legals January 5, 2017
No. 24138 NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH PPL MONTANA, LLC AND THE MATTSON PLAINTIFF CLASS OF PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE SHORELINE OF FLATHEAD LAKE AND THE BANK OF FLATHEAD RIVER A group of landowners on Flathead Lake and a portion of the Flathead River located in Flathead County filed a class action lawsuit in the Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court, Kalispell, Montana on November 9, 1999 against Montana Power Company ("MPC") and PPL Montana, LLC ("PPLM"). The landowners claimed the power companies' operation of the Kerr Dam caused damages to the landowners' property. The lawsuit is captioned Mattson, et al. v. Montana Power Co., et al., No. DV-99-548A. The Court certified the class which includes the following group of landowners: All persons and entities (other than the United States, the defendants, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana) that have since November 9, 1991 to December 1, 2006, owned real property either: i) with frontage on the shoreline of Flathead Lake in Flathead County or Lake County, Montana, or ii) which contains a bank of the Flathead River located in Flathead County, Montana, south of the point at which Lower Valley Road (east of U.S. Highway 93) intersects with the Flathead River, or both. This notice is to advise the class that a hearing will be held on March 9, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the Court should grant approval of the Amended Stipulation of Settlement and General Release between PPLM and the class as fair, reasonable and adequate, whether the application for award of attorney's fees and reimbursement for expenses should be approved, and whether the case should be dismissed with prejudice. A class settlement with MPC and its insurer National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA was previously approved by the Court on August 19, 2015. A Supplemental Notice of Class Action Settlement with PPLM describes a proposed plan of distribution and the rights of class members to file a Proof of Claim and Release ("Claim Form") to receive proceeds from the Settlement Fund from this settlement with PPLM and the earlier settlement with MPC. Claim Forms must be postmarked by May 8, 2017. If you have not received the Supplemental Notice in the mail, which describes in detail this settlement and your rights thereunder, you may request a copy by writing to the Law Offices of Michael M. Mulder at 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 600, Evanston, Illinois 60201, or sending an email to mmmulder@mmulderlaw.com. All members of the class will be bound by the Court's judgment. Please do not contact the Court, because its personnel cannot discuss the case with you. December 22, 28, and January 5, 2016 MNAXLP
No. 24137 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 09/24/03, recorded as Instrument No. 200327211440, mortgage records of FLATHEAD County, Montana in which Randy Hogue aka Claude R. Hogue was Grantor, Three Rivers Bank of Montana was Beneficiary and Sterling Title Services was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Sterling Title Services as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in FLATHEAD County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: A tract of land in the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter (NW1/4SE1/4) of Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Commencing at a point which is 66 feet in a Westerly direction from the Southwest corner of Block 240 of Kalispell Townsite Company's Addition Number Six to Kalispell, Montana, and on a line which is a continuation of the Southerly line of said Block 240; thence Northerly in a straight line, parallel with the Westerly line of said Block 240, a distance of 50 feet to the place of beginning; thence from said place of beginning at right angles Westerly a distance of 150 feet to a point; thence at right angles Northerly a distance of 100 feet to a point; thence at right angles Easterly a distance of 150 feet to a point; thence at right angles Southerly a distance of 100 to the place of beginning. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200710208137, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 06/01/16 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of October 25, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $110,996.49. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $105,992.23, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction Flathead County Courthouse, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, On the Front Steps, City of Kalispell on March 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee's and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee's termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Hogue, Claude R. (TS# 7023.117305) 1002.289232-File No. December 22, 29, and January 5, 2016 MNAXLP
No. 24146 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 10/08/02, recorded as Instrument No. 200228915380, mortgage records of FLATHEAD County, Montana in which Steven S. Weggeland and Amy L. Weggeland, husband and wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in FLATHEAD County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: That portion of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 5, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, Flathead County, Montana described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 North 0 degrees 23'47" East 77.29 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing along the West line North 0 degrees 23'47" East 257.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40'13" East 338.75 feet; thence South 0 degrees 33'55" West 257.18 feet; thence South 89 degrees 40'05" West 337.99 feet to the Point of Beginning Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 12304. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 06/01/16 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of November 14, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $122,108.65. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $118,970.52, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Flathead County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, MT, City of Kalispell on March 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee's and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee's termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Weggeland, Steven S. and Weeks, Amy L.(TS# 7023.117383) 1002.289398-File No. December 29, and January 5, 12, 2016 MNAXLP
No. 24157 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 11/07/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200800031402 and modified on 8/14/2014 and recorded 10/3/2014 under Instrument No. 201400020147, mortgage records of FLATHEAD County, Montana in which Christi Knowles and Joe Knowles, wife and husband was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in FLATHEAD County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 6 of Block 146 of Kalispell Townsite Company's Addition Number One to Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 07/01/16 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of November 21, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $138,157.07. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $135,043.34, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction Flathead County Courthouse, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, On the Front Steps, City of Kalispell on April 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee's and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee's termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Knowles, Christi and Joe (TS# 7023.117396) 1002.289519-File No. January 5, 12, 19, 2016 MNAXLP
No. 24147 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Proposal for replacing the current phone system with a VOIP Phone System will be received by the Superintendent of Schools, 501 6th. Ave. West, Columbia Falls, Montana until 3:00 PM [MST] March 17, 2017, publicly opened and read aloud on the same day and time in the Conference Room, and taken under advisement. A recommendation to accept or reject the proposals will be made to the Board of Trustees at the next regular Board meeting scheduled for April 10, 2017. All proposals must be plainly marked "VOIP Phone System, School District No. 6 ". The Board of Trustees of School District No. 6 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the School District. The major components of the VOIP Phone System (Voice over Internet Protocol), as identified by Columbia Falls School District 6 are detailed below. Vendors responding should be prepared to provide a solution to the specified areas, and if after review and questions add any additional components deemed necessary to successfully complete the project. There are approximately 300 phones currently installed through the District. The proposal should include costs for replacing the handsets currently in use (most are simple handsets, with approximately 10 higher-function sets) or utilizing them in the new system. The proposal shall NOT include network drops, cabling, POE, and switching infrastructure as this is the responsibility of the District. Local and long distance phone service shall NOT be included. The proposal shall be sent to the official contact listed below, to be received no later than March 17, 2017 Columbia Falls School District 6 Attn: Superintendent Steve Bradshaw 501 6th Avenue West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 The schedule of the selection process is as follows: 12/15/2016-Release of the RFP 1/30/2016-Request to schedule an on-site walk-through of existing system and network infrastructure. 3/17/2017-Proposal submission due 4/12/2017-Notification of Selection Results 6/1/2017-Contract Start (if appropriate) Any questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by e-mail to Columbia Falls School District 6 at RFP@cfmtschools.net. All questions will be answered promptly. Responses to inquiries that substantially or materially change the RFP will be made available to all prospective vendors that have submitted a formal Letter of Intent. Montana Code Annotated. Title 18, Chapter 1 provides that contracts for construction, repair, maintenance, or providing services to or for the State government or its subdivisions will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. However, the preference given to resident bidders of this state must be equal to the preference given in the other state or country and must further pay the prevailing wage rates to workers performing labor on the contract if the contract exceeds $25,000.00. Prevailing wage rates are determined by the Commissioner of Labor as provided in 18-2-401 and 18-2-402 Montana Code Annotated. The contractor is required to keep wage records to substantiate that prevailing wages have in fact been paid. Contractors are also reminded that one percent (1%) of each payment due will be withheld for the required Montana Contractors Tax. (Section 37-71-204, 15-50-205 and 15-50-206 of Montana Code Annotated) Dated this 15th day of December, 2016 Dustin Zuffelato, Clerk/Business Manager December 19, and January 5, 2016 MNAXLP