Legals for April, 8 2026

Mikayla A. Schneider, Esq.  Miva VanEngen, Esq.  VANENGEN LAW OFFICE, P.C.  2825 Stockyard Rd., Suite J-6  Missoula, MT 59808  (406) 214-3978  (406) 493-1388 fax  [email protected]  [email protected]   Attorneys for Personal Representative      MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY    IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH DAVID LEVEILLE,  Deceased.    Probate No.: DP-31-2025-14-IT    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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to Mikayla A. Schneider, the attorney for Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2825 Stockyard Rd., Ste. J-6, Missoula Montana, 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.  Dated this ___ day of __________ 2026.    ______________________  Scott Loper  VanEngen Law Office P.C.    /s/ Mikayla A. Schneider  Mikayla A. Schneider  Attorneys for Personal Representative    PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MARCH 26, APRIL 1, 8 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

St. Regis Public Schools Disposal of items On March 18th, 2026 at a regular meeting of the St. Regis School Trustees in accordance with MCA 20-6-604 and St. Regis School policy #8400 and #2310P, a motion was passed to dispose of obsolete miscellaneous technology equipment. For questions, contact: Derek Larson, Superintendent 406-649-2311 St. Regis School P.O. Box 280 St. Regis, MT 59866 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON APRIL 2 & 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Julie R. Sirrs Hamilton Q. Platt Boone Karlberg P.C. P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone:(406) 543-6646 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Bracken Hendricks, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MINERAL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELISSA TUCKERMAN, Deceased. Dept. No. 5 Probate No. DP-26-01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative 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 either be mailed to Bracken Hendricks of J.M. Forbes & Co. LLP, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED 2/3/26 By:J.M. Forbes & Co. LLP Bracken Hendricks, Personal Representative BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: Julie R. Sirrs Hamilton Q. Platt P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON APRIL 8, 15, 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

The Plains Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 pm in the Town Hall, 101 W Lynch Street, Plains, MT. The Board will consider the following agenda item and make a recommendation to the Plains Town Council, who will take final action.  The Plains Planning Board have completed an update to the Town of Plains Comprehensive Plan (Growth Policy) and are seeking resident input on the plan, prior to final review and adoption. The Town of Plains Comprehensive Plan (Growth Policy) is a long-range plan, meant to help guide land use decisions and focus the community’s vision for the next five years. The growth policy is not a regulatory document and cannot be used solely to make decisions on proposed land use projects or development, but it is the necessary foundation for all other land use regulations. Copies of the draft document are available for public review at Town Hall, and on the Town’s website.  Verbal or written comments may be given at the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted before the meeting. They should be received by 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026.  They may be sent to the Town of Plains, PO Box 567, Plains, MT, 59859, submitted in person,  or emailed to Kevin Angland at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON APRIL 8, 15, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Mineral County Road Dept.  Invitation for bid    The Mineral County Road Department will be accepting bids to perform road work on Cooperative Roads with the Ninemile Ranger District.      2026 Fish Creek Blading and Maintenance    Bid packages may be picked up at the Mineral County Courthouse beginning on April 8, 2026 and must be returned no later than April 22, 2026 by 5:00 PM.  Bids will be opened April 23rd in the commissioner’s room of the Mineral County Courthouse at 10:30 AM.  Please return sealed bid and mark your sealed bid “2026 Fish Creek Blading and Maintenance”     Bids can be mailed to Mineral County Courthouse, P.O. Box 550, Superior, MT 59872 or delivered to Jason Mclees at the Road Department or delivered to 300 River Street to the Clerk & Recorder’s Office in the Mineral County Courthouse.     After the bid opening, winning bidder must provide proof of the following:    Liability insurance  Work comp  Contractor I.D. #    Mineral County reserves the right reject any or all bids.  Payment will be made upon completion of project.    For information about these projects contact:    Mineral County Road Department        OR   Lolo National Forest  Jason Mclees Nate Kegel  Shop 822-3560 Office 329-3729  Cell 382-0193  Cell    529-2726   PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON APRIL 8, 15, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The TOWN OF PLAINS will hold a public Hearing on MONDAY, April 27, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the Plains Paradise Senior Center, 205 W Meany Street, for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding raising water and sewer base rates and water usage rates. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 5:00 pm on April 27, 2026. Anyone who would like more information should contact City Hall at 406 826-3411. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON APRIL 8, 15, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________