Legals for April, 5 2024

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 1, 2024, 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: An irregular tract of land lying north of Libby, Montana within Lincoln County, and in the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 31 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., and more particularly described as Parcel A-1 of CS #4444RB. More commonly known as 642 Rawlings Rd, Libby, MT 59923. Corrine A. Albrecht and Catherine M. Sergeant, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on November 16, 2022, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lincoln County, State of Montana, on November 16, 2022, as Instrument No. 303697, in Book 399, at Page 636, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Assignment Dated: January 25, 2024 Assignment Recorded: January 30, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 309171, in Book 404 Records, at Page 606 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 February 29, 2024, as Instrument No. 309511, in Book 404 Records, at Page 889, 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 June 1, 2023, 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 $404,379.23, interest in the sum of $26,874.32, escrow advances of $3,984.86, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $652.89 for a total amount owing of $435,891.30, 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.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  Dated this 8th day of March, 2024. 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. MT21940 PUBLISHED IN The Western News March 22, 29 & April 5, 2024. MNAXLP

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH A. FAGAN, Deceased. Probate Case No. DP-2015-85 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lori Cole of DPHHS Third-Party Liability Unit has been named Special Administrator 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 Liz Leman, Agency Legal Counsel, Post Office Box 201440, Helena, Montana 59620-1440, attorney for the Special Administrator, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of March 2024. /s/ LIZ LEMAN Agency Legal Counsel 1712 Ninth Avenue Helena, MT 59601 PUBLISHED IN The Western News March 29, April 5 & 12, 2024. MNAXLP

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ROGER FAGAN, SR., Deceased. Probate Case No. DP-2018-087 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lori Cole of DPHHS Third-Party Liability Unit has been named Special Administrator 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 Liz Leman, Agency Legal Counsel, Post Office Box 201440, Helena, Montana 59620-1440, attorney for the Special Administrator, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of March 2024. /s/ LIZ LEMAN Agency Legal Counsel 1712 Ninth Avenue Helena, MT 59601 PUBLISHED IN The Western News March 29, April 5 & 12 2024. MNAXLP

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of Troy Public Schools, Troy, Montana has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended 06/30/2023. Section 2-7-521, MCA requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that the audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection in the District Office located at WF Morrison Elementary, 501 E. Kalispell Ave, Troy, MT, and Troy Public Schools will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. Sincerely, Jennifer Higgins Business Manager/District Clerk businessclerk@troyk12.og 406-295-4321 x6 PUBLISHED IN The Western News April 5, 2024. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF LIBBY GROWTH POLICY The Libby Planning Board has prepared a Future Land Use Map for the City of Libby and the planning area around the City. The City proposes to update the City Growth Policy to include the Future Land Use Map. A Future Land Use Map is required by Montana State Law to be included in the Growth Policy to ensure future zoning decisions are made in compliance with the Growth Policy. The Planning Board has prepared a map designated general land use categories within the planning area outside of the City Limits. The designation of land use categories on lands outside the City does not indicate that the land is zoned it is only meant to be a guide for City staff, Planning Board, and Council on future land use decisions that may affect these areas. The City of Libby Planning Board invites you to provide comment on the Future Land Use Map that will be added to the City Growth Policy. The public comment period ends on April 17, 2024. A public hearing on the draft Future Land Use Map will be conducted by the Libby Planning Board on April 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the Libby City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT. For additional information or to provide written comments please contact City of Libby, 952 East Spruce Street or mail to PO Box 1428, Libby, Montana 59923. The public comment period ends on April 17, 2024. The draft Future Land Use Map can be viewed at Libby City Hall.  ADA Notice: The City of Libby is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:  PUBLISHED IN The Western News April 5 & 10, 2024. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD  AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF LIBBY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS The Libby Planning Board has prepared a draft update to the City of Libby Subdivision Regulations to address changes to state law, add floodplain provisions, and clarify watercourse setback requirements. The City of Libby Planning Board invites you to provide comment on the proposed updates. The public comment period ends on April 17, 2024. A public hearing on the draft update to the City of Libby Subdivision Regulations will be conducted by the Libby Planning Board on April 17, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Libby City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT. For additional information or to provide written comments please contact City of Libby, 952 East Spruce Street or mail to PO Box 1428, Libby, Montana 59923. The public comment period ends on April 17, 2024. The draft Subdivision Regulation Updates can be viewed at Libby City Hall.  ADA Notice: The City of Libby is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:  PUBLISHED IN The Western News 5 & 12, 2024. MNAXLP

The City of Libby will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM MDT at City Hall, 932 East Spruce Street, Libby, Montana. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment regarding the updated cost estimates to the 2020 Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report and associated grant and loan funding options. A presentation will be given regarding the proposed improvements to the Montana Ave Lift Station. Once finalized, grant applications will be submitted to secure funding for the recommended solution. Persons or their agents may appear in person or send written comments to TD&H Engineering ATTN: Nicole Rediske, PE at nicole.rediske@tdhengineering.com or 1800 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT 59401. PUBLISHED IN The Western News April 5 & 12, 2024. MNAXLP