Legals for July, 8 2026

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUGUST MARTIN KASSNER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-31-2026-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Barry Kassner has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Houston, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102, Missoula, MT 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 11th day of June, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JUNE 24TH, JULY 1ST AND 8TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mineral County Planning Board will meet on July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room, Courthouse Annex, 300 River Street, Superior, Montana. Items on the agenda will include a second review of a draft update to the Mineral County Subdivision Regulations, a planner’s update on various projects, and any other business that may properly come before the Board. If you have questions, please contact the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department at 822-3525, or send your comments by July 20th, to PO Box 396, Superior, MT 59872. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL COUNTY ON JULY 1ST AND 8TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH July 9, 2026 The Mineral County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Mineral County Commissioners Conference Room in the Courthouse Annex located at 300 River Street, Superior, Montana. The board will discuss items of importance as necessary. If you have any questions, please contact the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department at 822-3525. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 1ST AND 8TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in a portion of Government Lot 9 in the SW¼SE¼ of Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 26 West, P.M., M., Mineral County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibit, consisting of 1 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 8.67 acres, more or less. It is expressly intended and agreed that these reservations, burdens, and restrictions shall run with the land and shall forever bind the Grantee, their successors, and assigns. SUBJECT TO any existing easements or utilities apparent or of record. Property Address: The property is at the intersection of Diamond Match Rd (Highway 257) and West Side Trout Creek Rd on the south side of the highway. The property is being sold “AS IS – WHERE IS”. The auction will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026, in the Commissioners Room of the Mineral County Courthouse, 300 River St, Superior, Montana. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $194,450.00 (one hundred ninety-four thousand, four hundred fifty dollars and no cents). Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold “AS IS-WHERE IS”. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Melissa Amman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9429 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH, AND AUGUST 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________