BASKETBALL: Around the Valley - Columbia Falls girls start season with win, boys dumped by Corvallis

COLUMBIA FALLS — Peyton Kehr tallied 18 points and Kiara Burlage just missed out on a double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds as Columbia Falls dropped Corvallis 57-24 on Saturday in Class A nonconference girls basketball play.

Legals for July, 2 2024

Class bells ring on Wednesday

It’s time to put those thinking caps on and pack backpacks with new school supplies because another school year is here. Several schools in the Flathead Valley start classes on Wednesday while West Valley School begins classes on Thursday.

Legals September 27, 2018

No. 25673 Benjamin T. Cory Lindy M. Lauder CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 305 S. 4th Street E., Suite 100 PO Box 7099 Missoula, MT 59807 Phone: (406) 523-3600 Attorneys for First Interstate Bank MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY NCP BAYOU2, LLC, Plaintiff, -vs- JOHN BUFFA and JUDY BUFFA, Defendants. Cause No. DV-17-215(A) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE TO BE SOLD, in one single Sheriff's Sale on the 5th day of October, 2018, at 10:00 AM, at the location of the MAIN LOBBY OF THE FLATHEAD COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, 920 SOUTH MAIN STREET, KALISPELL, MT, 59901, real property located in Flathead County, Montana, and described on the attached Exhibit A (the "Encumbered Property"), pursuant to the Consent Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered in this proceeding, together with the corresponding Writ of Execution issued with respect to the above-referenced cause number. The Encumbered Property sold at the Sheriff's Sale is to be sold together in one single sale for one bid price. The Encumbered Property is sold with all appurtenances, hereditaments, tenements, including all water rights, gas, oil other hydrocarbons, and geothermal rights thereunto belonging or used in connection therewith. Dated this 10th day of September, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF Chuck Curry BY: Jeffrey Weyh Civil Division CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 305 S. 4th Street E., Suite 100 PO Box 7099 Missoula, MT 59807 Attorney for First Interstate Bank EXHIBIT A Real Property: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11 OF TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. September 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Flathead storms back, rolls past Bison

Overcomes 13-0 deficit to defeat G. Falls High 28-20

Columbia Falls boys slip past Bigfork in overtime

BIGFORK — A Luke Kazlauskas’ layup with two seconds remaining in overtime gave Columbia Falls a 61-59 boys nonconference basketball victory Thursday night over a stubborn and talented Bigfork squad.

Prep Basketball: Glacier girls net 1st league win; Kats spank Pirates

Ashlee Waggener scored 16 points and Baylee Quay added 15 as the Glacier Wolfpack picked up its first conference win of the girls basketball season with a 62-55 victory over visiting Missoula Hellgate on Thursday.

Legals November 13, 2019

No. 26617 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by LINDY M. LAUDER, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER IS/ARE: Grantors: Paul J. Noworyta and Merrilee D. Kimmons, husband and wife Original Trustee: Insured Title Successor Trustee: Lindy M. Lauder, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the "Trustee") Original Beneficiary: "MERS" Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., its successors and assigns (the "Beneficiary") Current Beneficiary: Wintrust Mortgage, a Division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A. Present Record Owner: Paul J. Noworyta and Merrilee D. Kimmons as joint tenants THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 3 of the resubdivision of Lot 38, Wagsmith Villa, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. With an address of 114 Middle Fork Lane, Hungry Horse, Montana 59912. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Flathead County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated July 12, 2017, and recorded July 12, 2017, as Instrument No. 2017-000-14379; and Assignment of Deed of Trust dated June 13, 2019, and recorded August 19, 2019, as Instrument No. 201900018970; and Substitution of Trustee dated September 5, 2019, and recorded September 13, 2019, under Document No. 201900022689. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $1,896.56 due under the Promissory Note dated July 12, 2017, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the February 1, 2019, payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019, ARE: Principal: $277,270.95 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 3.75% per annum. As of September 19, 2019, the interest balance is $7,480.54 and interest accrues at the rate of $28.88 per day. Late fees: $428.89 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee's and attorney's fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: February 19, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Crowley Fleck PLLP, 1667 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated this 23rd day of September, 2019. /s/ Lindy M. Lauder LINDY M. LAUDER Trustee STATE OF MONTANA :ss. County of Missoula This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 23rd day of September, 2019, by Lindy M. Lauder, as Trustee. /s/ Roxie Hausauer Printed name: Roxie Hausauer Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: Lolo, Montana My commission expires: January 06, 2021 File No.: 096708-000004 November 6, 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Western A Divisional Butte Central girls knock off Columbia Falls

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Legals September 13, 2017

No. 24825 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on November 20, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 11082 located in that portion of Government Lot 4, Section 11, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 400 Cattail Drive, Whitefish, MT 59937. Bayne A. French and Christine P. Lee French, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Charles Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 24, 2012, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 31, 2012 as Instrument No. 201200017261, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: December 17, 2013 Assignment Recorded: December 24, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201300032071 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann 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 June 1, 2017 as Instrument No. 201700011090, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning January 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. 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 $499,632.26, interest in the sum of $11,983.36, escrow advances of $1,120.77, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $15.00 for a total amount owing of $512,751.39, 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 10th day of July, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 50092 September 13, 20, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

Basketball roundup: Whitefish boys rally by Polson in fourth quarter

POLSON — It was another tough night for the Polson boys basketball team Saturday.

Lake County officials look for answers on Public Law 28 withdrawal from U.S. Attorney

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.

Billings Central topples C-Falls for State A title

Wildkats oust Hardin, finish second

The Wildkats got back in the State A championship but were stopped short of a title Saturday, after Billings Central topped Columbia Falls for its third crown in four seasons.

Wildkats win twice, nail down state trophy

Title still in reach

The Columbia Falls Wildkats stayed alive for Saturday’s action at the State A tournament, winning two loser-out matches in four sets each Friday.

Eureka spikers defeat Plains

EUREKA - Eureka improved to 3-1 overall and in District 7B volleyball action by defeating Plains 25-13, 25-12, 25-17 on Saturday.

Libby hands Browning first league loss

LIBBY – Keith Johnson scored 25 points, seven in the pivotal third quarter, and Libby handed Browning its first conference loss in boys basketball Saturday, 60-49.

Great day for Glacier's grapplers

Wolfpack stick it to Libby, Whitefish, C-Falls

Boys Prep Basketball: Glacier upends Polson

POLSON — Shay Smithwick-Hann scored 12 of his game-high 27 points in the third period Saturday to lift Glacier to a 74-61 nonconference boys basketball victory over Polson.

Pirates bring home third-place trophy

MISSOULA — First, Colton Graham got hot; second, Jarrett Wilson got hotter. Finally, thanks to a couple good bounces, Polson picked up a third-place trophy Wilson’s 24-point afternoon was critical to the Pirates’ 57-52 win over Hamilton in the State A boys basketball consolation game, at Dahlberg Arena.

Hellgate girls out-kick Bravettes, 1-0

MISSOULA - The Flathead Bravettes had their chances Saturday at the Rattlesnake Fields, but a missed penalty kick and other miscues added up to a 1-0 loss to Missoula Hellgate in Western AA soccer.