Legals for August, 15 2024

NO. 30572 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: B.P., K.J., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-24-026(B) Cause No. DN-24-027(B) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Tatiana Parker, birth mother of the above-named children: 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 adjudication of the above-named children as youths in need of care and temporary legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Robert B. Allison, District Judge, Department 2, 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. B.P. was born on June 6, 2021, in Whitefish, Montana. K.J. was born on September 4, 2023, in Missoula, Montana. The birth mother is Tatiana Parker. You have the right to representation 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 proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all 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, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870.   WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 30 day of July, 2024. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Prisha Quesada Deputy Clerk August 1, 8, 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30592 This is a request for proposals (RFP) for a quote/bid to develop plans to design and construct a government office building for the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board. The RFP includes plans for cost-estimates, site-selection, architecture design, permitting, and implementation through the construction and building finalization phases of the project. For more information: https://www.frwmb.gov/meetings-notices/. Letters of interest or questions should be sent to contact@frwmb.gov, ATTN: Water Engineer – Building RFP. The Office of the Engineer phone number is 406-201-2532. August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30588 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: A tract of land located Government Lot 1, Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Flathead County, Montana, and more particulary described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 34, said corner indicated by a found 3/4” re-bar (certified land corner recordation on file with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Kalispell, Montana); thence N 0 degrees 00” W on and along the East boundary of the Southeast quarter of said Section 34 a distance of 420.00 feet to a point; thence S 89 degrees 58’ 00” W, a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects the West boundary of Trumble Creek Road 50.00-foot right-of-way, and which re-bar indicates the Southeast corner of the trac herein described, and which re-bar indicates the true point of beginning of this survey; thence N 88 degrees 58’ 15” W on and along a line parallel with the South boundary of said Section 34, which line is the North boundary of a tract described in Book 675, Page 309, records of Flathead County, Montana, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Southwest corner of the tract herein described, and which re-bar intersects the East boundary of a tract described in Book 244, Page 442, records of Flathead County, Montana; thence N 00 degrees 02’ 00” W on and along a line parallel with said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way, which line is the East boundary of said tract described in Book 244, Page 442, a distance of 264.67 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap, marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Northwest corner of the tract herein described; thence S 88 degrees 58’ 15” E on and along a line parallel with said South boundary of Section 34, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way and which rebar indicates the Northeast corner of the tract herein described; thence S 00 degrees 02’ 00” E on and along said West boundary of Trumble Creek right-of-way, a distance of 264.67 feet to the true point of beginning of this survey. Basis Of Bearings: The East boundary of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, T30N, R21W, PM, M, Flathead County, Montana, taken as N 00 degrees 02’ 00” W from G.L.O. records. More Correctly Described As: A tract of land located in Government Lot 1, Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 34, said corner indicted by a found 3/4” re-bar (certified Land corner recordation on file with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Kalispell, Montana); thence North 00°02’00” West, on and along the East boundary of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 34, a distance of 420.00 feet to a point; thence South 89°58’00” West, a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects the West boundary of Trumble Creek Road 50.00 foot right-of-way, and which re-bar indicates the Southeast corner of the tract herein described, and which re-bar indicated the True Point of Beginning of this survey; thence North 88°58’15” West, on and along a line parallel with the South boundary of said Section 34, which line is the North boundary of a tract described in Book 475, Page 309 records of Flathead County, Montana, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicate the Southwest corner of the tract herein described and which re-bar intersects the East boundary of a tract described in Book 244, Page 442, records of Flathead County, Montana; thence North 00°02’00” West, on and along a line parallel with said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right of way, which line is the East boundary of said tract described in Book 244, Page 442, a distance of 264.67 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Northwest corner of the Tract herein described; thence South 88°58’15” East, on and along a line parallel with said South boundary of Section 34, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar which plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way and which re-bar indicates the Northeast corner of the tract herein described; thence South 00°02’00” East, on and along said West boundary of Trumble Creek right-of-way a distance of 264.67 feet to the Point of Beginning. Certificate of Survey No. 2010. Basis Of Bearings: the East boundary of the Southeast Quarter in Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, taken as North 00°02’00” West from G.L.O. records. More commonly known as 2624 Trumble Creek, Kalispell, MT 59901. Darrell R. Karlin and Lenora R. Karlin, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to I.R.E. Processing, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Beneficial Montana Inc. D/B/A Beneficial Mortgage Co., by Deed of Trust on December 19, 2003, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 22, 2003 as Instrument No. 200335608280, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Assignment Dated: April 20, 2018 Assignment Recorded: April 24, 2018 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201800007998 Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021-R2 Assignment Dated: October 7, 2022 Assignment Recorded: October 20, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202200027321 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 15, 2023, as Instrument No. 202300007140, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning October 19, 2021, 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. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $127,546.63, interest in the sum of $17,552.85, escrow advances of $12,039.74, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $9,315.42 for a total amount owing of $166,454.64, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or 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 Grantor. 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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled.   The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  Dated this 17th day of July, 2024. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21363 August 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30589 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East Door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot 8 in Block 3 of Duncan’s Addition to Kalispell, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 457 6th Ave East North, Kalispell, MT 59901. Allison Myren and Joshua Myren, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on August 13, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on August 14, 2020 as Instrument No. 202000025015, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Flagstar Bank, FSB Assignment Dated: January 10, 2022 Assignment Recorded: January 11, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202200000843 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 5, 2023, as Instrument No. 202300006733, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2023, 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. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $139,755.00, interest in the sum of $6,335.04, escrow advances of $4,565.14, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,326.70 for a total amount owing of $152,981.88, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or 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 Grantor. 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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled.   The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  Dated this 23rd day of July, 2024. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21410 August 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30590 MONTANA Eleventh JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Flathead COUNTY Justina Schiff  Petitioner,  and Joshua Carr  Respondent.  Case No:  DV-24-763  Summons for Publication  DAN WILSON  NOTICE TO: Respondent Joshua Carr  You are named in a petition to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written  response within 21 calendar days. The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day.  You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: 920 South Main Street Suite 310 Kalispell, MT 59901 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 5 day of August, 2024 (Seal) PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of Court By: /s/Danyca Rainey Deputy Clerk August 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30591 MONTANA Eleventh JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Flathead COUNTY Justina Schiff Petitioner, and Joshua Carr Respondent. Case No: DV-24-764 Summons for Publication ROBERT B ALLISON NOTICE TO: Respondent Joshua Carr You are named in a petition to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: 920 South Main Street Suite 310 Kalispell, MT 59901 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated this 5 day of August, 2024 (Seal) PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of Court By: /s/Danyca Rainey Deputy Clerk August 8, 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30607 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY25 PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 2-9-212, M.C.A., that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Medical Levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Permissive Medical Levy is used to pay for premium contributions for the group health insurance program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of August, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year Permissive Medical Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 8th day of August, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30608 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY25 PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, has completed the Proposed Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Said budget is on file at the Flathead County Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, and is open to public inspection. The Board will meet on the 29th day of August, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing, fixing the annual budget, and making appropriations. Said hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the Proposed FY25 Budget. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, via telephone: (406) 758-5538 or email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 8th day of August, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30609 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY25 PERMISSIVE SHERIFF RETIREMENT LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy is used to pay for increased employer contributions for the Sheriff Retirement Program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of August, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 8th day of August, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 15, 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30613 Opportunity to Comment on Cyclone Bill Project The Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake Ranger District, is seeking comments on the Cyclone Bill Project, located on National Forest System lands within Flathead County, MT, approximately 13 miles west of Whitefish, Montana. The project area is located on the south side of the Star Meadow area and includes Tally Lake and Logan Creek. The project includes activities designed to:  • Reduce tree densities and fuel loadings within the wildland-urban interface. • Improve the diversity and resilience of vegetative communities. • Contribute to continued timber production and economic sustainability.  The Tally Lake District has prepared an environmental assessment (EA), available online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/flathead/?project=63658. Hard copies of the EA are available by request. How to Comment and Timeframe Submit electronic input by visiting https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=63658. To submit via mail, send to Sarah Hash, Project Leader, Tally Lake Ranger Station, Attn: Cyclone Bill Project, 650 Wolf Pack Way, Kalispell MT 5990, or submit in person to the Tally Lake Ranger District (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays).  Specific written comments (36 CFR 218) on the EA will be accepted for 30 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Daily Inter Lake. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period and the regulations prohibit extension. It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to ensure timely submission. Comments submitted via mail must be postmarked by the end of the comment period.   Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this project and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the Agency with the ability to provide the respondent with subsequent environmental documents. The Cyclone Bill Project is subject to the objection process pursuant to 36 CFR 218, subparts A and B. Only those who submit timely and specific written comments will have eligibility to file an objection. For objection eligibility, each individual or representative from each entity must submit timely and specific written comments and must either sign the comment or verify identity upon request.  For additional information, contact Sarah Hash, Project Leader, at (406) 758-3508 or sarah.hash@usda.gov.  August 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________