Legals for June, 5 2026

23-26 / 1225665     NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 24, 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:     The N½E½W½NE¼ in Section 16, Township 33 North, Range 34 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana.   Commonly known as: 1615 Rocky Draw Road, Troy, MT 59935     Alton O. Fore, 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 December 18, 2020,   and recorded December 23, 2020, as Document No. 290132 Book 386 Page 828. 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.     Alton O. Fore has defaulted in the performance of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payment of $358.18 due for the 23rd day of December, 2025 and a like sum of $358.18 due for the 23rd 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. Also failing to comply with section 4 of said Deed of Trust, to pay all taxes, assessments, charges, fines and impositions attributable to the property. As of April 27, 2026 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $21,112.47, accrued interest in the amount of $258.24 plus late fees in the amount of $105.00, for a total amount due of $21,475.71. Interest accrues on the Note at the rate of 5.5% per annum with a per diem rate of $3.29 after April 27, 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: May 07, 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 May 07, 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: 6-23-2029 PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 22, 29 & June 5, 2026 MNAXLP

HONORABLE MATTHEW J. CUFFE District Judge 512 California Avenue Libby, MT 59923 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ROSE MAY CHARTIER, A Minor Child. NICHOLE LEANNE STRAND, Petitioner CAUSE NO. DG-26-6 NOTICE OF HEARING ON GUARDIANSHUIP OF MINOR CHILD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Notice is given to CASEY JAMES CHARTIER and KATHRINE MARKWARDT, the birth parents of the minor child above referenced and all other interested persons that Petitioner filed a petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the guardian of the minor child. The Petition has been set for hearing in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Lincoln County, Montana, located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana on June 15, 2026 at 9:30am. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner(s) being granted. DATED April 27, 2026 s/ Amanda Eckart Deputy Clerk/Clerk of the District Court PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 29, June 5 & 12, 2026. MNAXLP

REQUST FOR PROPOSALS  MOBILIZE, STABILIZE, USE, AND DEMOBILIZE TEMPORARY BRIDGE   During a flood on December 11th, 2026, storm water topped the Northern wingwall of Libby’s Flower Creek Lower Reservoir Diversion Dam which caused erosion to the supporting embankment located on the Southern edge of S16, T30N, R31W, Geocode 56-4175-16-1-01-01-000 on Montana Cadastral.  A Geotechnical Engineer has been hired to complete core sampling and analysis of the material making up the embankment. To reach the embankment with a drill rig for the core samples, a temporary bridge must be used to span a roughly seventy foot (70’) portion of Flower Creek immediately below the diversion dam spillway.  The city of Libby is soliciting proposals to mobilize, stabilize, use, and demobilize a temporary bridge for roughly 2 weeks during the month of June or July 2026 at the site while the core samples are to be taken. Access is off Cabinet Heights Road onto the main access road to the site. The access road narrows nearing the site and the ability to maneuver equipment is severely limited at the site. It is highly recommended that a site visit is completed prior to submitting a proposal for actual spanning distance and stabilization determination. Coordinate site visits and relate any questions to City Administrator Samuel Sikes at (406) 293-1278 or by emailing [email protected].    The temporary bridge must be capable of supporting a drill rig up to 35,000 lbs. The estimated equipment crossing the bridge will be 33,500 lbs. with a ground psi of 9.2, track surface of 3,564 square inches, ten foot wide, twenty five foot long, and 114 inches tall and must be available during the month of June or July 2026.      Responses to this request shall at a minimum contain the following information:  1) Description of method for mobilization, stabilization, and demobilization.  2) Details on the dimensions and weight limitations of the bridge.  3) Summary of similar experience.  4) Cost Proposal including rental fee, mobilization and demobilization fees.    The city will review proposals and select the contractor whose proposal is most beneficial to the city based on schedule and cost. All respondents agree to hold the terms of their proposal without price adjustments. The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for any reason including the inability of the Geotech Engineer to arrive. Any costs incurred in preparing a proposal are the respondents’ responsibility.  The successful contractor will work with the city on the mobilization and demobilization dates for earlier installation or later removal and rental costs.   Sealed proposals must be received by 12:00 pm MDT, June 12th, 2026, at Libby city hall, 952 E. Spruce St., PO Box 1428, Libby MT, 59923 or via email to [email protected]. Proposals will be opened and read at 12:00 pm MDT, June 12th, 2026. Please state “Temp Bridge Bid” on the outside of the envelope or on the email subject line.  Published in the Western News on May 29th and June 5th, 2026.  MNAXLP

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DAM CERTIFIED ENGINEERING SERVICES. The City of Libby is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firm(s) for the design and management for the repair/replacement of a supporting wall for the Libby Lower Flower Creek Reservoir Embankment Disaster Recovery (DR) Project for which the City of Libby is receiving state and federal disaster assistance funding. In plain English, Libby needs an engineer and firm to come in to design and manage the entire repair/replacement of lower reservoir facility that was damaged in a flood to restore operations to before flood conditions. Minimum requirements include previous experience in analysis of geotechnical engineering reports and with the preparation and project management in dam or embankment projects. The lead Engineer shall be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Montana with demonstrated experience in dam embankment investigation, evaluation, and construction. The full RFQ requirements can be located at cityoflibby.com under “How do I” then “Applications”, picked up at Libby city hall, or emailed by request from [email protected]. The selection of the successful firm(s) will be based on an evaluation of the written responses and an interview if the City deems the latter is necessary. The award will be made to the most qualified firm whose submittal is deemed most advantageous to the City, all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Please contact Samuel Sikes between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday at (406) 293-1278 or [email protected] to request additional information for this RFQ, as needed. Qualifications, either a paper copy and/or an electronic copy of the SOQ, must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 16 June 2026, and should be submitted to the City of Libby, PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923, delivered to City Hall at 952 E Spruce St. in Lbby, or via email to [email protected]. Please state “Dam Engineering Services” on the outside of the response package or subject line of the email. The city of Libby reserves the right to reject any and all Qualifications not meeting the requirements of this Request for Qualifications for dam engineering services. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 26 & June 5, 2026. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  MOBOLIZE AND PERFORM 1” OVERLAY  Due to an unforeseen flood event on 11 December 2026 and continual heavy truck traffic while making repairs to the lower Flower Creek reservoir, Cabinet Heights Road has deteriorated and now requires repairs.  The city of Libby is soliciting proposals to mobilize and perform a 1” overlay on Cabinet Heights Road. The existing road surface has been patched in various locations with crushed rock to keep the road passable at this time. The dimensions of this overlay is roughly 1520 ft. long from the intersection on Shaugnessy Road to the main access road to the lower reservoir at an average of 22 ft. wide. All patches will be skimmed and compacted as necessary for level and soundness, and the surfacing needs to be completed during the month of June 2026 if possible. Coordinate site visits and relate any questions to City Street Supervisor Justin Williams at (406) 293-1254 or by emailing [email protected].  All materials used and construction completed must meet city of Libby design and construction standards and Montana Public Works Standard for Type B asphalt surfacing.  The city will review proposals and select the contractor whose proposal is most beneficial to the city based on schedule and cost. All respondents agree to hold the terms of their proposal without price adjustments. The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.  The successful contractor will work with the city on the schedule of mobilization and performance of the work to be completed within. Sealed proposals must be received by 1:00 pm on 10 June 2026 at Libby city hall, 952 E. Spruce St., P.O. Box 1428, Libby, MT. 59923 or via email to [email protected]. Proposals will be opened and read at 1:00 pm on 10 June 2026. Please state “Cab Heights Rd. Overlay” on the outside of the envelope or on the email subject line.    PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 29 & June 5, 2025. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on October 5, 2026, at 02:00 PM outside the North door steps at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana:  An irregular tract of land on the Westerly City limits of Libby, Montana, lying wholly within  Lot 4 of Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana,  more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Westerly City Limits of the City of Libby North 24° 59’ East a distance of 125 feet from the Southwest corner of Block 20 of the Original Townsite of Libby; thence North 65° 01’ West 150 feet to a point; thence North 24° 59’ East to the Southerly line of the right of way of the Great Northern Railway, thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said Great Northern Railway right of way to the extended line of said Westerly City Limits of Libby; thence South 24° 59’ West to the point of beginning.  EXCEPTING the following three tracts: A rectangular tract of land adjacent to the Westerly City Limits of Libby, Montana, lying wholly within Lot 4 of Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Westerly City Limits of Libby in Lincoln County, Montana, at a  distance of 125.0 feet North 24° 59’ East from the Southwest corner of Block 20 of the Original Townsite of said  City of Libby; thence North 65° 01’ West 150.0 feet; thence North 24° 59’ East 70.0 feet; thence South 65° 01’ East 150.0 feet to a point of said Westerly City Limits; thence, along the said Westerly City Limits, South 24° 59’ West 70.0 feet to the point of beginning. C.S. Number 164 AND That part of the NW’/4NW1/4 of Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, described as follows:  Commencing at the point of intersection of the Westerly City Limits line of the City of Libby with the Southerly right of way of the Great Northern Railway; thence North 65° 01’ West along said right of way line 58 feet to the point of beginning; thence from said point of beginning North 65° 01’ West along said right of way line 92 feet; thence South 24° 59’ West 145 feet; thence South 65° 01’ East 92 feet; thence North 24° 59’ East 145 feet to the point of beginning. AND That part of Government Lot 4, Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M.,  Lincoln County, Montana, more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at the Northeast corner of this tract where a point is established on the Southwest boundary of the Great Northern Railway Company’s right of way, this point being measured off from a point on the centerline and where on angle of 90° is turned to South 24° 59’ West 100 feet distant to first described beginning and whereas the   Northwesterly boundary of the Incorporate Limits of the City of Libby intersects at the point of beginning; thence along westerly boundary of City Limits bearing South 24° 59’ West 115 feet to point on West end of First Street; thence North 65° 01’ West a distance of 58 feet to the Southwest corner of this lot; thence North 24° 59’ East 115 feet to the Northwest corner thereof; thence along the Great Northern Railway right of way South 65° 01’ East 58 feet to the point of beginning.  More commonly known as 701 West 1st St, Libby, MT 59923.  Alex Hendricks, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for LendUS, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on November 8, 2021, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on November 8, 2021 as Instrument No. 297134, in Book 393, at Page 481 of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:  Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC  Assignment Dated: January 23, 2025  Assignment Recorded: January 23, 2025  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 313978, in Book 408, at Page 783,   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 May 14, 2026 as Instrument No. 320933, in Book 414 Records, at Page 895, 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 December 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 $104,989.69, interest in the sum of $2,075.67, escrow advances of $1,452.70, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $-495.32 for a total amount owing of $108,022.74, 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 21st 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. MT23846  PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 5, 12 & 19, 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 June 5, 12 & 19, 2026. MNAXLP