Legals December 27, 2018

No. 25850 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on April 8, 2019, 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 13A of the Amended Plat of Lots 13 and 14 of Columbia Range, 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 Eugene Salmon and Tricia Rose Salmon, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Alliance Title and Escrow Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on July 29, 2016, and recorded on July 29, 2016, as Document No. 201600015163 and re-recorded August 11, 2016 as Document No. 201600016980. The beneficial interest is currently held by Caliber Home Loans, Inc. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning August 1, 2017, 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 October 31, 2018 is $282,976.25 principal, interest totaling $14,136.69, late charges in the amount of $373.17, escrow advances of $6,519.08, suspense balance of -$579.68, and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,086.33, 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: November 19, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. COUNTY OF Bingham On this 19 day of November, 2018. before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, known 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 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. vs David E Salmon; Tricia R Salmon; 104397-3 December 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25851 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on April 8, 2019, 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: See attached Exhibit "A" Elvis Hilliard, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J. Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., a Corporation as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on September 6, 2007, and recorded on September 27, 2007, as Document No. 200700029618. The beneficial interest is currently held by LSF9 Master Participation Trust. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning April 1, 2018, 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 August 4, 2018 is $170,773.18 principal, interest totaling $2,902.34, late charges in the amount of $113.84, escrow advances of $1,927.07, and other fees and expenses advanced of $113,916.47, 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: November 15, 2018 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. COUNTY OF Bingham On this 15th day of November, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known 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 LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs ELVIS HILLIARD 101088-6 Exhibit "A" A tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4SE1/4) of Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast 1/16 corner of said Section 12; thence South 89°33'54" West on and along the North boundary of said SW1/4SE1/4 a distance of 293.24 feet to a point, which point is the true point of beginning, thence South 89°33'54" West continuing on and along said North boundary a distance of 218.02 feet to a point; thence South 00°38'30" West a distance of 200.00 feet to a point; thence North 89°33'54" East a distance of 218.02 feet to a point; thence North 00°38'30" East a distance of 200.00 feet to the true point of beginning. Tract 1 of certificate of survey No. 10766. December 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25863 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on March 26, 2019, 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 Eight (8) of Kookoosint Village No. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Official Records of Flathead County, Montana Scott G Hilderman, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on March 5, 2009, and recorded on March 10, 2009, as Document No. 200900006404. The beneficial interest is currently held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning July 1, 2018, 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 October 31, 2018 is $240,031.31 principal, interest totaling $4,986.95, late charges in the amount of $312.43, escrow advances of $22.97, suspense balance of $-830.00, and other fees and expenses advanced of $88.50, 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: November 2, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. COUNTY OF Bingham On this 2nd day of November, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, known 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 Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs Scott G Hilderman 102174-3 December 20, 27,2018 January 3, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25833 MONTANA WATER COURT FLATHEAD RIVER, SOUTH FORK BASIN 76J NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY ALL WATER USERS NEED TO READ THIS NOTICE. THIS NOTICE COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 85-2-232(3) MCA The Preliminary Decree contains 131 abstracts of existing water right claims filed in the Flathead River, South Fork (Basin 76J). The Decree (including the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decree Index) is available for review and Water Court forms are available at these locations: Montana Water Court, 1123 Research Drive, Bozeman MT. Montana DNRC, Water Rights Adjudication Office, 910 Helena Ave, Helena MT. Montana DNRC, Water Resources Regional Office(s): 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Suite 4, Kalispell MT. On the internet at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/water/adjudication Scroll down to Basin 76J and click on Flathead River, South Fork. Click on the 76J Preliminary Decree information that interests you. OBJECTIONS ALL OBJECTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE WATER COURT ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 2019. Objections must be filed on the forms provided by the Water Court and mailed to the Montana Water Court, PO Box 1389, Bozeman MT 59771-1389. EXTENSIONS The Water Judge may grant a Request for an Extension of the time for filing objections. A Request for an Extension must be received by the Water Court on or before MAY 28, 2019. Please use the Water Court's form. If an extension is granted, it will apply to everyone. Any extension will be posted at the offices listed above and will be advertised once in this newspaper. RIGHT TO APPEAL If you do not participate in Water Court proceedings, your right to appeal an adverse decision is limited by Section 85-2-235, MCA. MEETINGS WITH THE WATER COURT Two Informal Public Meeting(s) will be held via telephone conference call, Tuesday evening, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Dial 877-526-1243, at the prompt enter Code 46309676# December 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25883 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF the Application of Big Mountain Water Company for Authority to Increase Rates and Charges for Water Service in its Service Area in Whitefish, Montana REGULATORY DIVISION DOCKET NO. D2018.6.40 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, SETTLEMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PROCESS On July 31, 2018, Big Mountain Water Company ("Big Mountain") filed an application with the Montana Public Service Commission ("Commission") for approval to increase its rates for regulated water services in Whitefish, Montana, pursuant to Title 69, Chapter 3 of the Montana Code. Big Mountain proposed to increase its revenue requirement by $11,376 annually, resulting in a 4.24 percent increase from current rates for Big Mountain's estimated 305 affected customers. The monthly bill for a customer utilizing a 5/8 inch meter and 4,500 gallons of usage will increase from $49.16 to $50.68. On October 3, 2018, the Commission issued Procedural Order 7634, which, among other things, established a January 10, 2019 hearing date for this Application. On November 28, 2018, Big Mountain and the Montana Consumer Counsel notified the Commission staff that the parties had reached an all issues settlement regarding Big Mountain's Application. The Agreement indicates that Big Mountain should be authorized to collect a total revenue requirement of $278,764, which represents a total increase of $10,241 from its currently authorized revenue requirement, and is based on a return on equity of 9.5 percent. The parties agree this $10,241 increase shall be allocated among Big Mountain's customer classes as proposed in the Application. This agreement represents a 3.81 percent increase from Big Mountain's currently authorized revenue requirement. The Commission must announce a hearing on the proposed change and must inform interested parties as to how they may petition the Commission to become parties to the hearing. Mont. Code Ann. § 69-3-303(1). After noticing a hearing, the Commission must conduct the hearing under the Montana Administrative Procedures Act ("MAPA"). Mont. Code Ann. § 693303(2). MAPA permits the Commission to resolve contested case proceedings by settlement agreement. Mont. Code Ann. § 2-4-603. As the settlement resolves all outstanding issues of fact and law, the agreed-to revenue requirement increase is modest, and the parties submitted the settlement well in advance of the scheduled hearing, the Commission determines that an evidentiary hearing is only necessary if requested by parties directly affected by Big Mountain's Application. Parties must request the Commission to hold a hearing on Big Mountain's Application no later than January 4, 2019. To notify the Commission, parties must submit: (1) an electronic petition for an evidentiary hearing to the Commission's website at http://psc.mt.gov ("Electronic Filing" under "For Regulated Utilities" tab); (2) a physical copy to the Commission's address, at 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, Montana 59620-2601; (3) a physical copy to the Montana Consumer Counsel's address, at 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, P.O. Box 201703, Helena, Montana 59620-1703; and (4) a physical copy to Big Mountain's attorney, Ivan Evilsizer, 1361 Elm Street, Suite 1, Helena, Montana 59601. If the Commission does not receive a petition by the deadline above, the Commission will cancel the currently scheduled January 10, 2019 hearing, and will proceed to resolve Big Mountain's Application as required by Title 69. If the Commission receives a petition, the Commission will reschedule the hearing for a future date. This Notice of Public hearing does not create precedent for contested case proceedings in which the parties have reached stipulation or settlement, and the Commission retains discretion to hold a hearing even when no parties directly affected by a proceeding have requested a hearing. DONE AND DATED this 21st day of December, 2018, by delegation to Commission staff. BY THE MONTANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BRAD JOHNSON, Chairman TRAVIS KAVULLA, Vice Chairman ROGER KOOPMAN, Commissioner BOB LAKE, Commissioner TONY O'DONNELL, Commissioner Dec. 27, 2018 MNAXLP