Legals for July, 17 2026
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25-26 / 1225943 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on October 29, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the South Door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property, situated in Lincoln County, Montana: A parcel of land near Troy, Lincoln County, Montana, lying wholly within the Eagle Placer Claim (U.S.G.L.O. Survey No. 7210) in Section 22, Township 32 North, Range 34 West , P.M.M., being a part of Lot 13 of Plat No. 242, more particularly described on Irr Plat 940. (Known as Lot 13A of Lincoln County Records) Commonly known as: 151 Star Road, Troy, MT 59935 Luke D. Clark and Jenelle M. Clark, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Flying S Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Lincoln County Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 01, 2023, and recorded May 05, 2023, as Document No. 305670 Book 401 Page 407. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Lincoln County Credit Union. Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Luke D. Clark and Jenelle M. Clark have defaulted in the performance of said Deed of Trust by failing to 1) make the monthly payment of $812.95 due for the 5th day of January, 2026 and a like sum of $812.95 due for the 5th day of each and every month thereafter, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. 2) comply with section 5(a) of said Deed of Trust to keep the improvements now existing or subsequently erected on the property insured against loss by fire. As of June 10, 2026 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $30,046.56, accrued interest in the amount of $694.18 plus late fees in the amount of $35.00, for a total amount due of $30,775.74. Interest accrues on the Note at the rate of 7.50% per annum with a per diem rate of $6.17 after June 10, 2026. Interest continues to accrue. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse 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 obligation 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 in cash at the time of sale. 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. 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 to 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 fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days. DATED: June 17, 2026 By: /s/ Rae Albert, Assistant Secretary for Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc. c/o Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) SS. COUNTY OF Bingham ) On this June 17, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., who is named as the Successor Trustee in the above described Deed of Trust and executed the instrument on behalf of said Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said Successor Trustee executed the same. /s/ Allison Spencer Notary Public of Idaho Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho Commission Expires: 06/23/2029 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 10, 17 & 24, 2026. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM Outside the north entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: Lot 4 of Block 7, Third Addition to West Troy, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Assessment Code 0000003717 Parcel ID 56-4280-12-4-02-11-0000. More commonly known as 508 E Missoula Ave, Troy, MT 59935. Winona Axsom, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Flying S Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designed nominee for First Montana Bank, Inc., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 6, 2025, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 6, 2025 as Instrument No. 315870, in Book 410, at Page 405 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: PHH Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: November 10, 2025 Assignment Recorded: November 12, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 318328, in Book 412, at Page 647, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, State of Montana, on March 9, 2026 as Instrument No. 319969, in Book 414 Records, at Page 36, 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 September 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 $191,217.98, interest in the sum of $10,800.28, escrow advances of $3,115.43, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,077.72 for a total amount owing of $206,211.41, 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 19th day of May, 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. MT23569 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 10, 17 & 24, 2026. MNAXLP
26-26 / 1225944 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the South Door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at, 512 California Ave, Libby MT 59923, the following described real property, situated in Lincoln County, Montana: A parcel of land near Troy, Lincoln County, Montana, lying wholly within the Eagle Placer Claim (U.S.G.L.O. Survey No. 7210) in Section 22, Township 32 North, Range 34 West , P.M.M., being a part of Lot 13 of Plat No. 242, more particularly described on Irr Plat 940. (Known as Lot 13A of Lincoln County Records) Commonly known as: 151 Star Road, Troy, MT 59935 Luke D. Clark and Jenelle M. Clark as tenants in common, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Lincoln County Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated September 19, 2019, and recorded September 24, 2019, as Document No. 281903 Book 379 Page 175. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Lincoln County Credit Union. Flying S Title and Escrow Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Luke D. Clark and Jenelle M. Clark as tenants in common have defaulted in the performance of said Deed of Trust by failing to 1) make the monthly payment of $451.54 due for the 24th day of January, 2026 and a like sum of $451.54 due for the 24th day of each and every month thereafter, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. 2) comply with section 5 of said Deed of Trust to keep the improvements now existing or hereafter erected on the property insured against loss by fire. As of June 18, 2026 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $12,743.08, accrued interest in the amount of $143.09 plus late fees in the amount of $105.00, for a total amount due of $12,991.17. Interest accrues on the Note at the rate of 5.50% per annum with a per diem rate of $2.03 after June 18, 2026. Interest continues to accrue. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse 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 obligation 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 in cash at the time of sale. 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. 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 to 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 fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days. DATED: June 18, 2026 By: /s/ Rae Albert, Assistant Secretary for Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc. c/o Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho SS. COUNTY OF Bingham On this June 18, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., who is named as the Successor Trustee in the above described Deed of Trust and executed the instrument on behalf of said Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said Successor Trustee executed the same. /s/ Allison Spencer Notary Public of Idaho Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho Commission Expires: 06-23-2029 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 24 & 31, 2026. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM outside the North entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana: LOT 4 OF TRISTA TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEROF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA. PLAT #4805. More commonly known as 152 White Tail Rd, Libby, MT 59923. Tammy A. Brinegar and William S. Brinegar, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to American General Financial Services, Inc., by Deed of Trust on November 28, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on December 4, 2006 as Instrument No. 199321, in Book 308, at Page 917 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2018-20TT Assignment Dated: February 15, 2019 Assignment Recorded: March 4, 2019 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 278479, in Book 376, at Page 30, Assignee: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2020-3TT Assignment Dated: December 22, 2020 Assignment Recorded: January 8, 2021 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 290450, in Book 387, at Page 127, Assignee: Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust Assignment Dated: September 25, 2023 Assignment Recorded: October 11, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 307866, in Book 403, at Page 432, Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2024-RP2 Assignment Dated: July 25, 2024 Assignment Recorded: August 8, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 311696, in Book 406, at Page 795, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 22, 2026 as Instrument No. 321531, in Book 415, at Page 408, 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 November 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 $26,277.41, interest in the sum of $710.57, escrow advances of $1,713.75, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,077.64 for a total amount owing of $30,779.37, 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 30th 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. MT23765 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 24 & 31, 2026. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF SALE BY SEALED BID The Lincoln County Port Authority is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Style: LL Color: Silver Odometer: Approximately 53,736 miles VIN: 1GNSKMKD6PR284791 The vehicle may be inspected by appointment. For additional information or to schedule an inspection, contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 405-9338 or email [email protected] Sealed bids must be RECEIVED no later than 12:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026. Please include name, phone number, and bid amount. Mail bids to: Lincoln County Port Authority P.O. Box 1071 Libby, MT 59923 Hand-delivered bids will be accepted by appointment. Contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 405-9338 to arrange delivery. The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked: “SEALED BID – TAHOE” The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. Bids will be opened on August 17, 2026, at the Lincoln County Port Authority Board Meeting at 512 California Ave. Libby, MT, at 3:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The Lincoln County Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Lincoln County Port Authority. Sale is subject to a reserve. Successful bidder must remit payment in full within two (2) weeks of bid award prior to release of vehicle and title. PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 24 & 31, 2026. MNAXLP
HONORABLE MATTHEW J. CUFFE District Judge 512 California Avenue Libby, MT 59923 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: CHRISTOPHER COLLIN BANGS, Petitioner Cause No. DV-27-2026-171 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a name change from Christopher Collin Bangs to Christopher John Williams. The hearing will be at the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Lincoln County, Montana, located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock a.m. DATED July 10, 2026. TRICIAL BROOKS Clerk of District Court By s/Amanda Eckart Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2026. MNAXLP
Public Notice The City Council will be holding two Public Hearings on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall during the 7:00 pm council meeting to consider rezoning Asa Wood property parcel B from Residential A to Residential Business and a portion of parcel A1 from Residential A to Highway Commercial. For further information on the actions to be taken or to submit comments, contact the City Administrator at 293-1278, [email protected], or stop by City Hall at 952 E. Spruce St. PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 2026. MNAXLP
Chuck Wall TURNAGE & WALL LAW Attorneys at Law 312 First St. East Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5367 [email protected] MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN EVERETT HYSLOP, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-27-2026-118 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice,or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the 13th Judicial District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, c/o TURNAGE & WALL LAW, Attorneys for the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, at 312 First St. East, Polson, MT 59860. /S/ Karen Hyslop KAREN HYSLOP PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Estate of JOHN EVERETT HYSLOP, Deceased. PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 17, 24 & 31, 2026. MNAXLP