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Legals November 29, 2019

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In the Matter of the Name Change of Brenda Orr Brenda Orr, Petitioner. Cause No. DV-19-210 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Brenda Lee Orr to Brenda Lee Lyle. The hearing will be on December 9, 2019 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 28th day of October, 2019. s/s Tricia Brooks Clerk of The District Court By: s/s Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. MNAXLP

Officials: Hunting numbers up over last year

More hunters in the northwest section of the state are taking home game than last year so far this season, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials announced last week.

Southwestern Montana boasts high peaks and scenic views

Defining a region like southwest Montana is subjective.

State park fees may increase next year

Officials with Montana State Parks are looking for public feedback on a proposal to raise fees for outdoor recreational activities.

Sheriff's Office blotter

The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.

Gentry pleads not guilty to multiple charges

Khristafer Gentry, 34, of Libby pleaded not guilty to multiple drug and assault charges Nov. 18 after authorities arrested him following an alleged fight with a former girlfriend last month.

Authorities locate missing Troy man

A missing local man was found and returned home safely Nov. 21, officials said.

Legals November 26, 2019

Benjamin J Mann, 33833674 Brian J. Porter, 52567750 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: (804)355-2886 Facsimile: (801)328-9714 brian@HWNLawFirm.com HWM File 49494 MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., Indenture Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-GH1 Plaintiff, v. Michael McCully; Roxanne McCully; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC, as Assignee of Cavalry Investments, LLC/Chase Bank USA, N.A./Washington Mutual Bank; Citibank N.A.; Collection Bureau Services, Inc.; and any person in possession Defendants. Cause No. DV-19-154 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA , TO MICHAEL MCCULLY: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the above entitled Court. A copy of same is served upon you. You must file your written answer with the above entitled Court and serve a copy upon the Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's attorney within thirty days after the last day this Summons is published, exclusive of the last day of publication. FAILURE TO APPEAR AND ANSWER will allow judgement to be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is to foreclose a deed of trust upon the following described real property in the County of Lincoln, State of Montana. The real property has an address of 6400 Highway 93 North aka 6400 US Highway 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917, and is more particularly described as follows: Lot 1 of MADELINE SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #133753, excepting therefrom all that portion as shown and described on Certificate of Survey #2832, records of Lincoln County, Montana. A $70.00 filing fee must accompany the answer at the time of filing. /s/ Annie Lafond Annie Lafond Deputy Clerk of District Court Published in The Western News November 26, December 3, 10, 2019. MNAXLP

Alcohol believed to be factor in Yaak fatal crash

A 51-year-old Victor man is dead after he was thrown from a pickup truck he was driving when it rolled on the Yaak Highway Thursday in Lincoln County.

Dr. John Evan Hench

Dr. John Evan Hench passed away Nov. 6, 2019. Born on March 13, 1937, in Seattle to parents John Francis Hench and Helen Sadie (Yaple) Hench.

Officials weigh higher sewer rates in Libby

The Libby Water and Sewer Committee is proposing increasing sewer rates in the coming year despite criticism that the process lacked transparency.

Sheriff's Office Blotter

The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.

Zoning commission sought in Libby

Libby may soon get a zoning commission.

Josephine L. Chapel, 84

Josephine L. (Bushnell) Chapel, 84, of Troy, better known as “Gramma Jo,” went to be home with the Lord on Nov. 13, 2019, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Johnson given suspended sentence

A Lake County man who admitted a role in the attempted theft of property from a self-storage facility in Eureka received a suspended two-year sentence Nov. 18.

Man accused of violent assault seeks new trial venue

A Lincoln County man sentenced to 25 years in the Montana State Prison after allegedly running over a bicyclist and nearly killing him in 2016 is once again seeking his freedom after the state Supreme Court reversed his conviction.

Paislee Rae Bard

Ashlee Willett and Austin Bard of Kalispell welcomed a baby girl Oct. 18, 2019, at 10:26 a.m. Paislee Rae Bard weighed six pounds and one ounce. She was born at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. Her grandparents are Mike and Angie Willett of Libby and Ericka McLeod and Philip Merrel Bard Jr. (dec.) of Troy. Her great-grandparents are Tim and Jane Auer of Libby.

Arthur Thomas Hall, 56

Arthur “Tom” Thomas Hall, 56, of Libby, passed away on November 11 following a heart attack.

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Legals November 22, 2019

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In the Matter of the Name Change of Brenda Orr Brenda Orr, Petitioner. Cause No. DV-19-210 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Brenda Lee Orr to Brenda Lee Lyle. The hearing will be on December 9, 2019 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 28th day of October, 2019. s/s Tricia Brooks Clerk of The District Court By: s/s Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. MNAXLP

Trego man pleads not guilty to assault charges

Jacob Morris, 32, pleaded not guilty Nov. 18 to four counts of assault with a weapon and one count of partner or family member assault, first offense.

Logger legend inducted into Grizzlies Hall of Fame

Vince Huntsberger cannot help but admit the oddity of being honored for his individual achievements.

Granite Peak presents a climbing challenge

Remote and majestic, Granite Peak is all a mountain should be: sheer walls on all sides and crevassed glaciers flowing from its upper reaches present an awesome sight. At 12,799 feet, the mountain stands out as the patriarch of “the roof of Montana,” the Beartooth Range of the south-central part of the state.

Murder site on Main Avenue demolished

A home on Main Avenue in Libby popularly known around town as the “murder house” is no more.

Harvest numbers jump

The third week of hunting season brought 292 hunters through the Canoe Gulch check station, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP).

Moose taken near Troy tests positive for CWD

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) twice confirmed that a moose harvested near Troy was CWD positive, marking the first instance of CWD being found in the species in the state.

Legals November 19, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Jessie A. Goucher, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-88 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Toni L. Crace, the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 14th day of November 2019 s/ Toni L. Crace Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News November 19, 26 and December 3, 2019. MNAXLP

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Kootenai Falls swinging bridge structurally sound

The Kootenai Falls swinging bridge remains safe to use, say U.S. Forest Service officials.

Cabinet Peaks Clinic earns national recognition

The National Rural Accountable Care Consortium has recognized Cabinet Peaks Clinic Family Medicine as an exemplary practice, officials announced last month.

Shooting of grizzly under investigation

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are investigating a claim by a hunter that he shot and killed a grizzly bear near Eureka in self-defense Nov. 7

From beyond the border: Canadian selenium flows into Lake Koocanusa

If you follow the eastern shore of Lake Koocanusa beyond Libby Dam for 50 nautical miles, you’ll run into the Elk River tributary, where selenium meets the Kootenai.

Health officials bemoan lack of veterinary services

Lincoln County health officials say a lack of veterinary services in the area is adding to the space crunch at animal shelters.

Initiative targets county business owners

Job Service Libby officials are launching an outreach effort aimed at making local businesses aware of resources and funding available to area entrepreneurs.

Lennox Madison Fincher

Ryan and Heather Fincher welcomed Lennox Madison Fincher on Oct. 11, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. She weighed six pounds, 14.4 ounces. She was delivered at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Maci Grace Willoughby

Michael and Shelby Willoughby welcomed Maci Grace Willoughby on Nov. 1, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. She weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-and-a-half inches. She was delivered by Dr. Brian Bell

Asher Allen Mohar

Ain and Cara Mohar welcomed Asher Allen Mohar on Nov. 18, 2019, at 4:28 p.m. He was seven pounds, 10 ounces, and 21-and-a-half inches long. Delivered by Dr. Lucas and Dr. Rice

Mary Etta Miller, 58

Mary Etta Miller, 58, left this earth for heaven on Nov. 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her husband and all of her children.

Legals November 15, 2019

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In the Matter of the Name Change of Brenda Orr Brenda Orr, Petitioner. Cause No. DV-19-210 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Brenda Lee Orr to Brenda Lee Lyle. The hearing will be on December 9, 2019 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 28th day of October, 2019. s/s Tricia Brooks Clerk of The District Court By: s/s Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. MNAXLP

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The Libby Park District board met Nov. 6 to discuss the progress and path forward of the Kootenai Wellness and Aquatic Center (KWAC).

Shooting reveals allegations of years of abuse

A Trego man is being held on a $500,000 bond on assault with a weapon charges after his wife shot him following years of alleged threats and abuse at his hands.

Battling substance abuse requires collaborative effort

Two and a half years ago, Attorney General Tim Fox and I stood on the steps of the state capitol with other lawmakers announcing a major long-term initiative to address the effect of drugs (Aid Montana). Since then, our successes outnumber our defeats, and we are ready for the next phase to combat the addiction crisis in Big Sky Country.

Pacific Trail offers many benefits for small towns

Frank Cummings

Frank “Ike” Cummings was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Frank and Evelyn Cummings. He passed away on Oct. 17, 2019, at Northport Village, Spokane,Wash.

Locomotives steamroll Loggers in playoff game

The Laurel Locomotives dashed Libby’s postseason aspirations Nov. 9, rumbling over the Loggers for a 50-0 win in the second round of the Class A football playoffs.

Kurt Blackwell Kelley, 79

Kurt Blackwell (McGraw) Kelley, 79, passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2019, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center with his three children, Lisa, Wanda and Webb, by his side. He was born Feb. 23, 1940, and raised in Libby by his mother Billie Hawk and her husband Al McGraw.

Abigail Black

Zachary and Mikayla Black welcomed a baby girl on Oct. 31, 2019, at 11:58 a.m. Abigail Black weighed nine pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 22-and-1/4-inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall and Dr. Kelli Jarrett.

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The law roundup is compiled fro the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.

Eureka ranch enters Cowboy Hall of Fame

After more than a century in the cattle business, the Quirk Cattle Co. – 101 Ranch of Eureka was inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame this year.

Crews extinguish house fire

Libby officials said the spontaneous ignition of a pile of oily rags likely led to a house fire on Louisiana Avenue on Nov. 7.

Legals November 12, 2019

Marcel A. Quinn HAMMER, QUINN & SHAW PLLC 100 Financial Drive, Suite 100 PO Box 7310 Kalispell, MT 59904 Tel: (406) 755-2225 Fax: (406) 755-5155 Email: marcelquinn@attorneys montana.com Attorney for Personal Representative, Dorothy Guinard MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In Re: The Estate of JEFFERY LEWIS, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-19-77 Hon. Matthew Cuff District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Dorothy Guinard, the Personal Representative, certified with return receipt requested, to c/o Hammer, Quinn & Shaw PLLC, PO Box 7310, Kalispell, MT 59904 or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. DATED this 11th day of October, 2019. DOROTHY GUINARD, Personal Representative VERIFICATION STATE OF MONTANA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF LINCOLN ) On this 11th day of October, 2019, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Dorothy Guinard, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her capacity as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeffery Lewis, and that the document is accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief as to the information required by M.C.A. §72-3-202. s/s Dorothy Guinard NAME IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executes and acknowledges this instrument as of the date above stated. s/s Gayla Sweet NOTARY Published In The Western News October 29, November 5 & 12, 2019. MNAXLP

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Sandy Tosh, 77

Sandy Tosh, 77, of Libby, passed away early Oct. 19, 2019. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend to many.

Edgar R. Wallin, 67

Edgar R. Wallin, 67, of Libby, passed away August 13, 2019, in Post Falls, Idaho. Edgar is survived by his wife, Valerie Davis of Libby.

Hazel D. Drake, 84

Hazel D. Drake, 84, died Nov. 2, 2019, in her home in Libby of natural causes.

Libby City Council approves study for assisted living facility

Libby City Council agreed Nov. 4 to pitch in for a market study as part of the potential sale of Asa Wood Elementary School and conversion into a senior assisted living facility.

EPA seeks comments for asbestos transfer plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comment about its Institutional Control Implementation and Assurance Plan.

Evander Grant Brothers

Joshua and Megan Brothers welcomed a baby boy Oct. 10, 2019, at 4:56 p.m. Evander Grant Brothers weighed 10 pounds, 10.6 ounces and was 20.6 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Jenna Huff at Kalispell Regional Hospital.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office going to the dogs

After a year of preparation, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department received two 13-month-old German shorthaired pointers trained to sniff out narcotics.

General hunting season numbers continue to top last year in Libby area

The second week of hunting season brought 261 hunters through the Canoe Gulch check station according to officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). So far this season, 636 hunters have been through the mandatory check station.

With win, Lady Loggers head to divisionals

The Lady Loggers played their way into the divisional tournament with a Nov. 4 win against Ronan, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 25-16. Despite the high pressure situation, the Loggers finished strong to prove they deserved to play in Dillon.

Mocko agrees to plea deal

Teresa C. Mocko, 59, of Eureka pleaded guilty to a felony count of possession of dangerous drugs in Lincoln County District Court on Nov. 4

Knight changes plea to guilty

Kaylynn L. Knight, 20, pleaded guilty to one felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Lincoln County District Court on Nov. 4.

Kanzler receives deferred sentence

Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a deferred, five-year sentence to Kenneth M. Kanzler, 43, on Nov. 4

Lincoln County out of compliance with federal flood program

Shape up or face penalties — that’s the message Lincoln County board of commissioners got from state and federal emergency management officials tasked with overseeing the National Flood Insurance Program.

Legals November 8, 2019

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In the Matter of the Name Change of Brenda Orr Brenda Orr, Petitioner. Cause No. DV-19-210 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Brenda Lee Orr to Brenda Lee Lyle. The hearing will be on December 9, 2019 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 28th day of October, 2019. s/s Tricia Brooks Clerk of The District Court By: s/s Kelsi Chambers Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. MNAXLP

Marcia Ronan, 78

Marcia Ronan, the sweetest human being we have ever known, died at the age of 78 on Oct. 22 at her home in Libby. She was born April 20, 1941, to John and Lottie Jones in Gridley, Calif.

Shirley Brown

Shirley Brown was welcomed home on Oct. 28, 2019.

Todd Dean Berget

Todd Berget passed away in the early morning hours on Oct. 29, 2019 following a severe stroke. He was born November 25, 1964, in Turtle Lake, N.D., to Janice and Charles Berget and came with his family to Libby the following year. Todd graduated from Libby High School in 1983 and received a scholarship to study art at Western Montana College in Dillon. He graduated in December 1988 with a B.S. in secondary education.

David Duane-Thomas Arnold, 52

David Duane-Thomas Arnold, 52, died Oct. 25, 2019, in Libby of natural causes. He was born Feb. 19, 1967, in Whitefish to Walter and Elaine Arnold. He attended school at Columbia Falls, and was a third generation railroad worker.

Christ Kitchen cooking up a storm

Following a year off, the Christ Kitchen crews are refreshed and dishing up plates to the community again.

Johnston Sun Devil Leader at Tavistock

Arizona State freshman Ryggs Johnston recently ended as the Sun Devil leader in the final fall event for the men’s golf team at the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational at Isleworth Golf and Country Club in Windermere, Fla.

Julie R. Norton, 43

Julie R. Norton, 43, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, of natural causes in her home in Troy. Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Troy Christian Fellowship. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

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About a dozen loudly colored paintings featuring moose, forests and beaches are proudly mounted on one of the mint-colored walls in Sindy Filler’s Libby office.

Loggers axe Maroons in playoff opener

After a neck-and-neck first half, the Libby Loggers stiffened defensively to drop the Butte Central Maroons 49-28 in the opening round of the Class A football playoffs Nov. 2.

Norman seeks early end to probation

Nathan Norman has petitioned the court to revoke his remaining probation time for charges of felony assault with a weapon, and misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to property and disorderly conduct.

Sheriff's Office Blotter

The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.

Legals November 5, 2019

INVITATION FOR BIDS LEASE OF STATE LANDS Sealed bids will be accepted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Ag & Grazing Management Bureau, P.O. Box 201601, Helena, Montana 59620, through November 12, 2019 for a 10-year forest grazing license on the following described lands in Lincoln County. LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, SW4NE4, W2SE4, SW4, S2NW4: T29N R28W Sec 1, containing 599.43 acres of grazing land. ALL: T29N R27W Sec 7, containing 640.00 acres of grazing land. The minimum bid rate is $555.56 based on a grazing carrying capacity of 43 AUMS at a rate of $12.92 per AUM. All perspective bidders must currently have an existing forest grazing lease/license/allotment with the surrounding State School Trust lands, USFS lands, and Weyerhaueser lands located within this area to be considered as an acceptable bidder for this lease. By law all bids in order to be considered valid must include a deposit in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or money order in the amount equal to 100% of the amount bid for grazing, plus a non-refundable lease application fee of $25.00. In order to be considered, all bids must be accompanied with a completed application to lease state lands. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bid forms may be obtained from the Department at the above address or in person at 1539 11th Avenue, Helena or by calling 406-444-4951 Ag & Grazing Management Bureau Montana DNRC Published In The Western News 10/29/2019 and 11/05/2019. MNAXLP

Libby eliminates Butte Central in playoff opener

The Libby Loggers axed the Butte Central Maroons in a 49-28 win in the opening round of Class A football playoffs Nov. 2.

Offenbecher to sit out playoff game

Libby football coach Neil Fuller said they haven’t received the MRI test results for quarterback Jeff Offenbecher yet, but he won’t be suiting up for Saturday’s playoff game against Butte Central.

Lady Trojans finish regular season

The Lady Trojans fell in three games in a matchup against the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks on Thursday, Oct. 24: 15-25, 17-25, 11-25. It was also senior night for the Lady Trojans.

Supreme Court halts Lamb case

The case against a Whitefish man accused of murdering his boyfriend in 2018 is in limbo after the Montana Supreme Court recently halted legal proceedings.

Berget leaves lasting legacy in Libby

There is a house on Rustic Avenue in Libby that is covered in painted flowers. The house hasn’t always been painted this way, but following a bit of neighborly teasing almost a decade ago, it has sat untouched, adorned in all of its floral glory.

Brossman given suspended sentence

Ricky Allen Brossman Junior, 37, of Libby, will serve two suspended six-month sentences after assaulting a man in May.

Busy opening weekend for hunters

The Libby Canoe Gulch hunter check station saw an increase in hunter stops and harvested white-tailed deer this year compared to last year, according to officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)

Libby School Board honored by state group

The Montana Association of School Superintendents has named the Libby School Board as one of two “School Boards of the Year” in 2019.

Guinard given three-year sentence

Levi Robert Guinard, 41, of Troy will serve a three-year sentence for a felony charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs.

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Legals November 1, 2019

SHERIFF'S SALE AMERICAN EAGLE MORTGAGE 600 LLC, PLAINTIFF, CAUSE NO. DV-17-180 -vs- LARON D. SHANNON and ELIZABETH BARRETT SHANNON as TRUSTEES of the IAN A. SHANNON REVOCABLE TRUST dated August 13, 2009; and DONALD JOSEPH TERLINDE, JR., DEFENDANTS. TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION: At 10 a.m., on November 13, 2019, at 512 California Ave., Sheriff's Office Lobby, Libby, MT. This sale will be held on a cash basis to the highest bidder. (We will accept bank draft or approved checks.) All bids will be subject to the approval of the plaintiff and/or the attorney representing the plaintiff. Tract 1 A tract in Homestead Entry Survey No. 342, Lincoln County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: The East 1450 feet (as measured along the north boundary line of the North 300 feet thereof, of which the West boundary runs North and South and the North and South boundaries extend therefrom to the Easterly boundary of Homestead Entry Survey No. 342.) AND Tract 2 An irregular tract of land situated in a part of Homestead Entry Survey # 342 in unsurveyed Township 35 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, and being more particularly described as Parcel A on CS # 1115. 118 Old Renee Lake Road, Troy, MT 59935 For information call (406) 293-4112 extension 1232. By_____________________________ s/s Darren Short, Sheriff Date September 19, 2019. Published in the Western News October 19 & 25, and November 1, 2019. MNAXLP