Legals for September, 1 2026

BOOTJACK STORAGE, LLC 72224 Hwy 2 West Libby, MT 59923 Storage Unit 82 Steve Sheppard Auction will be held on Friday, September 11th, 2026, 3pm PUBLISHED IN The Western News September 1st & 8th, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by LINDY M. LAUDER, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq. MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER IS/ARE: Grantor : CLASSIC AUTO BODY BY BENNY, LLC, a Montana limited liability company (“Grantor”) Original Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY Successor Trustee : LINDY M. LAUDER, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary : FIRST INTERSTATE BANK Present Record Owner: CLASSIC AUTO BODY BY BENNY, LLC, a Montana limited liability company THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lincoln County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 23 in Block 7 of Libby Original, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. The real property is commonly known as 115 E 2nd Street, Libby, MT 59923. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Lincoln County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2022, and recorded October 7, 2022, in Book No. 399, Page 114, under Document No. 303144; and Substitution of Trustee dated July 8, 2026, and recorded July 9, 2026, under Document No. 321843. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: The borrower is in default under the loan secured by the Deed of Trust by virtue of the borrower’s failure to make payments when due and in the amounts due under the Note. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF JULY 8, 2026, ARE: Principal : $494,487.93 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 8.50% per annum. As of July 8, 2026, the interest balance is $13,062.74 and interest accrues at the rate of $128.70 per day. Late fees : $986.40 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date : November 6, 2026 Time : 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place : Front entrance to the Lincoln County, Montana Courthouse, 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. 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. Dated this 9th day of July, 2026. s/ Lindy M. Lauder LINDY M. LAUDER, Trustee :ss County Of Missoula This Instrument was acknowledged before me on the 9th day of July, 2026, by Lindy M. Lauder, as Trustee s/ Bailey Wike BAILEY WIKE NOTARY PUBLIC for the State Of Montana Residing in Missoula, MT My Commission Expires August 24, 2026 File No.: 034683-000165