Legals March 30, 2017

No. 24381 NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcels of state land located in Flathead County, for sale at public auction on May 18, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., at the DNRC Northwestern Land Office, 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Suite 1, Kalispell, Montana under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 764 Acres: 1.37 Legal Description: Lot 5, COS 18353, Beaver Lake, Sec. 20, T31N-R22W Minimum Bid for Land: $230,000.00 Location: Lot 5, Beaver Lake Lease Road, Whitefish, Montana BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on the website: http://dnrc.mt. gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. All persons wishing to participate in the auction, on or before April 28, 2017, must submit a bid deposit in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel. In addition, an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form must be completed and submitted with each bid deposit. Failure to submit the Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All inquiries, request for forms, Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to the address shown below. DNRC, Attn: Chloe Katsilas, PO Box 201601, 1539 11th Ave., Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-5499 or ckatsilas@mt.gov. March 23, 30, and April 6, 13, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24363 INVITATION TO BID DOUBLE ARROW RANCH LAND OWNERS' ASSOCIATION ROAD MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT The Double Arrow Land Owners' Association is seeking bids on the general maintenance and the winter maintenance of approximately 29 miles of roads on the Double Arrow Ranch near Seeley lake, Montana. Copies of the detailed invitation to bid (ITB) including a description of the services to be provided by the respondents can be obtained by contacting the office at 3166 Hwy 83, Suite104, Seeley Lake, MT. Email is darloa@blackfoot.net . Phone is 677-2030. All bids must be submitted to the DARLOA office by 2:00pm on April 18, 2017 March 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24339 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: X.S.F., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE Cause No. DN-17-006(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Erika Michelle Stratton YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Investigative Authority of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on May 8, 2015 in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The birth father is Daniel Scott Ford. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 9th day of March, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Rachael C Mitchell Deputy Clerk March 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24340 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: X.S.F., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE Cause No. DN-17-006(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Daniel Scott Ford YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Investigative Authority of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on May 8, 2015 in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Erika Michelle Stratton. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 9th day of March, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: Rachael C Mitchell Deputy Clerk March 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24346 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 7, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 3 OF MOUNTAIN PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. Kenneth J. Lyons, aka Kenneth Lyons, and Cecilia Lyons, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Joanne M. Briese, Attorney at Law, as Trustee to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary by Deed of Trust dated on March 11, 2008, and recorded on March 19, 2008 under Document No. 200800007567. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal National Mortgage Association. 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 Flathead County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning February 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 February 17, 2017 is $326,523.54 principal, interest totaling $12,000.86 late charges in the amount of $199.80, escrow advances of $3,152.02, suspense balance of $-772.74 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,592.00, 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: February 27, 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 27th day of February, 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 March 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24347 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 7, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 7 OF GLENN`S ADDITION PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. DAVID EDWARD WASSAM and TINA R WASSAM, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 1, 2015 and recorded on April 1, 2015 as Document No. 2015-00006003. The beneficial interest is currently held by Dubuque Bank and Trust Company. 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 Flathead County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning July 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 November 16, 2016 is $254,679.19 principal, interest totaling $5,235.88 late charges in the amount of $452.16, escrow advances of $1,989.82, and other fees and expenses advanced of $176.16, 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: February 23rd, 2017 Rae Albert 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 23rd day of February, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, 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. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 March 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24348 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 7, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 2 OF UNDERHILL SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. MICHAEL J DONAHUE and JOANNE K GARRETT, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on February 19, 2015, and recorded on February 19, 2015 under Document No. 201500003213. The beneficial interest is currently held by Dubuque Bank and Trust Company. 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 Flathead County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning March 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 December 22, 2016 is $225,557.90 principal, interest totaling $6,982.22 late charges in the amount of $521.97, escrow advances of $1,152.68, 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: March 1st, 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 1st day of March, 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: 09-06-2022 March 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24365 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 17, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THAT PARCEL SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 2812; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL NORTH 89 DEGREES 56`35" WEST, 501.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00`40" WEST, 266.37 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52`45" EAST, 494.27 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 29`30" EAST, 265.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL C OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4255. LAURIE J DAUGHARTY, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Citizen`s Title & Escrow Company, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mann Financial Inc. D/B/A Mann Mortgage its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on July 31, 2001, and recorded on August 6, 2001 as Document No. 200121816320. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana Corporation, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning September 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 31, 2017 is $83,060.93 principal, interest totaling $3,062.88 late charges in the amount of $423.70, suspense balance of $-176.84 and other fees and expenses advanced of $49.00, 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: March 1, 2017 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana Corporation Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. County of Bingham On this 1st day of March, 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., a Montana Corporation , 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 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs DAUGHARTY 102815-1 March 23, 30, and April 6, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24349 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (207) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services "2017 DOE State Plan Application". U.S. Department of Energy funding in the 2017 draft plan is based on the 2016 allocation levels and will be updated once the FFY17 budget is passed and the updated allocations have been issued to the State of Montana. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Friday, March 24, 2017. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 2017 MNAXLP