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The Western News | UPDATED 1 day, 11 hours AGO
| November 6, 2026 12:00 AM

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LINCOLN COUNTY BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, on behalf of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, vs. THE CENTER FOR ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE, INC., Defendant/Judgment Debtor, CHARLES B. BLACK, M.D.; KAREN LEE MORRISSETTE, M.D.; TRACY MCNEW, L.P.N.; MICHELLE BOLTZ, A.R.P.N.; and MILES MILLER, P.A., Defendant-Intervenors. Civil Action No.: CV-25-67-M-DLC NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on September 1, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described real property: 1. Libby Original Townsite, S03, T30 N, R31 W, Block 8, Lot 20-22, & S15’ LOT 19 INCL ABANDON ALLEY *4305*; AKA 215 MONTANA AVENUE, LIBBY, MONTANA (PARKING LOT). 2. Libby Original Townsite, S03, T30 N, R31 W, Block 8, Lot 17 & ABANDON ALLEY *4306; AKA 211 MONTANA AVE, LIBBY, MONTANA (PARKING LOT). 3. Libby Original Townsite, S03, T30 N, R31 W, Block 008, ACRES 0.391, LOTS 6-11 BLK 8 RTRC CS 3989; AKA 214 E. 3RD ST., LIBBY, MONTANA (BUILDING) Notice is hereby given that on December 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in the lobby of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 512 California Ave, Libby, Montana, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs. DATED this 4th day of November, 2026. Darren Short, Sheriff of Lincoln County, State of Montana /s/ DARREN SHORT PUBLISHED IN The Western News November 6, 13, & 20, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 22, 2027, 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:  A tract of land in Block 23, being part of Lot 19 and all of Lots 17 and 18 of Libby Original, in the NW1/4 of Section 3, Township 30 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., City of Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NW Corner of Lot 17 of Block 23 of Libby Original being marked by a 5/8” rebar and cap stamped 9958LS;  thence,  S. 24° 51’ 00” W. 46.93 feet to a 5/8” rebar and cap stamped 9958LS; thence,  S. 65° 01’ 07” E. 126.82 feet to a 5/8” rebar and cap stamped 9958LS; thence,  N. 25° 01’ 25” E. 46.82 feet to a 5/8” rebar and cap stamped 9958LS; thence,  N. 64° 58’ 12” W. 126.96 feet to the true point of beginning.  Tract A, Plat 5276.  More commonly known as 211 Nevada Ave, Libby, MT 59923.  Kenneth Brabec, a single man, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Jason J. Henderson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 16, 2023, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on June 16, 2023 as Instrument No. 306245, in Book 401, at Page 938 of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:  Assignee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC  Assignment Dated: July 14, 2026  Assignment Recorded: July 15, 2026  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 321976, in Book 415, at Page 797,   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 October 5, 2026 as Instrument No. 323268, in Book 416, at Page 927, 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 March 1, 2026, 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 $234,234.07, interest in the sum of $11,851.11, escrow advances of $1,533.09, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,286.28 for a total amount owing of $249,904.55, 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 15th day of October, 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. MT24079  PUBLISHED IN The Western News November 6, 13 & 20, 2026. MNAXLP