Legals for October, 27 2026

Joseph D. Houston Jones & Houston, PLLC 2625 Dearborn Ave., Ste. 102 Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 [email protected] Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY RML MONTANA LLC, Plaintiff, vs. POLYCOMP TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO SHERYL FRASIER IRA a/k/a POLYCOMP TRUST CO CUST FBO FRASIER SHERYL IRA, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-27-2026-216 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: You are hereby SUMMONED to answer the First Amended Complaint to Quiet Title in this action which is filed with the above-named Court, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the Court and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after service of this SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the First Amended Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: That portion of the W½SE¼ of Section 6, Township 34 North, Range 25 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, and more particularly described as Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 3504. Excepting therefrom that portion deeded to Lincoln County, recorded May 18, 1962 in Book 133 at Page 609, records of Lincoln County, Montana. DATED this 8th day of October, 2026. Clerk of District Court By: s/Michelle Freese Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 13, 20 & 27, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 4, 2027, at 02:00 PM Outside the North door steps of the County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, State of Montana:  That portion of the W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 19, Township 35 North, Range 27 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, and more particularly, described as parcel A on COS #3927FC.  More commonly known as 106 Running Bear Rd, Rexford, MT 59930.  Jessica Joanne Shuler and Timothy William Shuler, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans, it successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on September 10, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on September 14, 2020 as Instrument No. 287836, in Book 384, at Page 685 of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:  Assignee: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC  Assignment Dated: September 22, 2026  Assignment Recorded: September 24, 2026  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 323096  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 September 25, 2026 as Instrument No. 323118, in Book 416, at Page 810, 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 $518,435.47, interest in the sum of $10,737.84, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $545.50 for a total amount owing of $529,718.81, 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 25th day of September, 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. MT24182  PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 13, 20 & 27, 2026. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID  TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT  TROY, MONTANA  DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees for the Troy School District No. 1 will receive sealed bids for the DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT, as specified in the Contract Documents. This is a construction bid to complete Phase I of the track as outlined in the construction drawings and estimates. The scope of work consists of removal of the current track, and grading and paving of the new track. Other items included in the construction bid include replacement of two football lights, curbing, and restorative seeding. These locations will be discussed in a site visit. Further, all associated work is included, as required within the Contract Documents. Sealed bids will be accepted at  the Troy School District Office located at 501 E. Kalispell Avenue, Troy, MT 59935 or PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935, Attn: Maintenance Director, Keith Haggerty until January 9, 2027 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bidders shall clearly mark the envelope “SEALED BID – DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT.” Bids will only be accepted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.  A pre-bid conference and site inspection will be held by appointment with the Troy School  District Maintenance Director, Keith Haggerty.  Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid, as defined by state law. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of bid receipt. The successful bidder will furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and must meet the requirements of all local, state, and federal  statutes include prevailing wage and hiring preferences. Each bidder and Contractor is required to have a current and valid Montana Contractor’s Registration and Montana Contractor’s License, as applicable, in the proper classification for the work bid, and such registration and license must remain valid throughout the period of the contract. Bids must fully comply with all requirements indicated in the Contract Documents.  The Troy School District No. 1 reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to waive any and/or all informalities or technicalities, and to act in the best interest of the Troy School District No. 1.  Board of Trustees  Troy School District No. 1  PO Box 867  Troy, MT 59935  PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 27, November 3 & 10, 2026. MNAXLP