Legals for August, 12 2026

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Shane Skelton, Deceased. Dept. No. 5 Probate No. DP-31-2026-5 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 decedent 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 Chase Skelton, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of attorney Calyn A. Hitchcock at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Chase Skelton, Personal Representative c/o Calyn A. Hitchcock FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH, 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

James D. McAlister Attorney at Law 430 Ryman St. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone:(406) 880-9296 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LYLE RICE, Deceased. Dept. No.: 5 Cause No.: DP-26-06 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Jade Ashley McKee has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above-named decedent on July 13, 2026. All persons having claims against the decedent are hereby notified to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to the Personal Representative c/o James D. McAlister, Attorney at Law, 430 Ryman St., Missoula, MT 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the Mineral County District Court, located at 300 River  Street, Third Floor, Superior, MT 59872. James D. McAlister Attorney at Law 430 Ryman St. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone:(406) 880-9296 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative DATED this 25th day of July 2026. By: /s/ James D. McAlister PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH, 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MINERAL COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of LITA BOURDON Petitioner LITA BOURDON Cause No.: DV-31-2026-37 Dept. No.: 5 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from LITA BOURDON to LITA MAY MCCLELLAND This hearing will be on (date) 09/02/26 at (time) 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county): Mineral County. FILED THIS 20TH DAY OF JULY 2026 JAIME TALBOT, CLERK PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH 12TH AND 19TH MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Mineral County, Montana will conduct public hearings for the purpose of considering the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (FY27); setting FY27 County mill levies; the proposed use of statutory levy authority for the County’s health insurance plan, retirement levy and special districts which include the St. Regis Lighting District, St. Regis Park and West End Lighting District. The budget will be placed on file and open to public inspection in the Clerk and Recorders office, Mineral County Courthouse on August 26, 2026. The Board of County Commissioners of Mineral County will meet on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and August 27, 2026 at 10:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, Mineral County Courthouse. Any taxpayer may appear at said meeting and provide testimony either for or against any part of final budget or mill levies. Final adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget shall take place on August 27, 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

TOWN OF SUPERIOR SUPERIOR, MT 59872 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING On August 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, at 105 Cedar Street, Superior, Montana the Council will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget for the Town of Superior for fiscal year 2026-2027. The preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 has been completed and placed on file and is open to inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office. Any taxpayer may appear at this meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget. At a later date, the budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027 shall be finally approved and adopted by the Council prior to fixing of the tax levies by the Council. Brenda L. Schneider, MMC/CPFA Town Clerk/Treasurer Superior, MT 59872 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 5TH AND 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Elijah John & Kenny Nicole Winn PO Box 24 Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-253-3020 [email protected] August 6, 2026 Sent via Certified Return Receipt and US Mail Martha Demers Price c/o Robert J. Demers Price Mail to: Nancy Demers Nimmo 4235 S. Lariat Loop Flagstaff, AZ 86005 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Dear Martha Price Demers, Robert Demers, Nancy Demers Nimmo: Pursuant to section15-18-219, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Demers F J Addition (Hot Springs), Section 3, Township 21N, Range 24W, Block 1, Lot 1, S2, Hot Springs, Sanders County, Montana 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 3, 2020. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned on July 7, 2025 to: Elijah Winn and Kenny Winn, PO Box 24, Hot Springs, MT 59845 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES including penalty and interest: $133.91 COST: $469.22 TOTAL: $603.13 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by October5, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the SANDERS COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to October 5, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is Sanders County Treasurer, PO Box 519, 1111 Main Street, Thompson Falls, MT 59873, 406-827-6923. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Elijah Winn Kenny Nicole Winn IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. Sanders County Treasurer. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK VALLEY PRESS ON AUGUST 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

St. Regis School Final Budget Meeting St. Regis School Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, August 25th in the Music Room at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget of the district. This meeting of the trustees may be continued from day to day until the final adoption of the district’s budget. Any taxpayer in the district may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget. (Montana Code Annotated: 20-9-115.) PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 12TH AND 19TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA Fourth JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT MINERAL COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Elizabeth Anderson Petitioner (you), and Jadon Anderson Respondent (your spouse) CASE NO: DR-31-2026-15 Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent (name) Jadon Anderson You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage and to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: PO Box 129, Superior MT 59872 serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Dated on this 6th day of August 2026 by Talbot, Clerk PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT OF AUGUST 12TH, 19TH, AND 26TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________