Legals for July, 15 2026

Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in a portion of Government Lot 9 in the SW¼SE¼ of Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 26 West, P.M., M., Mineral County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibit, consisting of 1 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 8.67 acres, more or less. It is expressly intended and agreed that these reservations, burdens, and restrictions shall run with the land and shall forever bind the Grantee, their successors, and assigns. SUBJECT TO any existing easements or utilities apparent or of record. Property Address: The property is at the intersection of Diamond Match Rd (Highway 257) and West Side Trout Creek Rd on the south side of the highway. The property is being sold “AS IS – WHERE IS”. The auction will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026, in the Commissioners Room of the Mineral County Courthouse, 300 River St, Superior, Montana. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $194,450.00 (one hundred ninety-four thousand, four hundred fifty dollars and no cents). Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold “AS IS-WHERE IS”. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Melissa Amman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9429 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH, AND AUGUST 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Legal Notice The Town of Plains is inviting public comments on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the Clark Fork River. The project will construct a walking path on the bank from the yard down to the riverbed using natural materials. The project is located at 309 East Stanton Street, in Plains, Montana, in Section 35, Township 20 North, Range 26 West, Sanders County. The applicant is James Moorison. Information regarding this application is available at the Town of Plains City Hall at 101 Lynch Street in Plains. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed ([email protected] or [email protected]) and must be received by Monday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #PFP-26-02) PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON JULY 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Mineral County Courthouse, 300 River Street, Superior, MT, the following described real property situated in Mineral County, State of Montana: Lot 3 in Block 3 of Kelly’s Addition to the Town of Superior, A platted subdivision in Mineral County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Parcel No. Reference: 74900. More commonly known as 304 Spruce St, Superior, MT 59872. Joseph Aman, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 29, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Mineral County, State of Montana, on December 30, 2021 as Instrument No. 0125188 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Assignment Dated: April 24, 2026 Assignment Recorded: May 7, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 132260 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Mineral 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 Mineral County, State of Montana, on May 22, 2026 as Instrument No. 132332, 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 1, 2025, 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 $233,133.13, interest in the sum of $6,542.34, escrow advances of $3,323.51, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $878.00 for a total amount owing of $243,876.98, 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. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 16th day of June, 2026. 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. MT23801 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 15TH, 22ND AND 29TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________