Legals for May, 13 2026

Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department Sponsored 8-Hour Hazwoper Refresher Training This Department is seeking interested emergency services personnel, local contractors, and equipment operators from Mineral County to take an 8-hour Hazwoper refresher training class. Emergency services personnel, contractors, and operators from Mineral County with a Montana Contractors license, owner of a business or company and their employees will have first priority for the class. Class size is limited and will be first come first served. Qualified individuals will be sponsored and eligible to attend the class. Class is scheduled for June 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please notify the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department of your interest by June 6, 2026, by phone: 406-822-3525, by email: [email protected], or by mail: PO Box 396, Superior, MT 59872. PUBLISHED IN MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON April 29, 2026, May 6, 2026, & May 13, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE The first half of 2026 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before May 31, 2026 (or next business day). Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments should be mailed to: Mineral County Treasurer PO Box 100 Superior MT 59872 As per MCA 15-16-101(4) Please include Tax ID or Payment Stub with your check. ALL PROPERTY TAXES MAY BE PAID ON LINE. SEE OUR WEB SITE https://webx.mtcounty.com (Tax Payments) Payments may be made Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at the Mineral County Treasurer’s Office. Courthouse closed May 25, 2026 (for Memorial Day). If you have not received a tax bill, please contact the Treasurer’s office immediately so corrections can be made. Merry Mueller, Mineral County Treasurer 406-822-3530 Reminder The second half of 2025 Real Estate Taxes are due on or before May 31, 2026 (or next business day). Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments should be mailed to: Mineral County Treasurer PO Box 100 Superior MT 59872 As per MCA 15-16-101(4) Please include Tax ID or Payment Stub with your check. If you think there may be an assignment against your property, please call us for proper procedures. ALL PROPERTY TAXES MAY BE PAID ON LINE. SEE OUR WEB SITE https://webx.mtcounty.com (Tax Payments) Payments may be made Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at the Mineral County Treasurer’s Office. Courthouse closed May 25, 2026 (for Memorial Day). Merry Mueller, Mineral County Treasurer 406-822-3530 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 13, 27, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License TRAPPERS LLC (Marsha Kirby, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 34-999-7445-001 to be operated at THE BRANDIN IRON BAR, 411 Central Ave, Reserve, Sheridan County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Sheridan County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 34-999-7445-001 and the applicant’s name TRAPPERS LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before May 23, 2026. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Reserve. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Witt Williams, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-3505 or [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 6,13, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Boy Scouts of America, a charitable corporation, Trustee for B. S. Troop 50 of Mineral County, Montana, Boy Scouts of America, Mineral County Treasurer, RML Montana, LLC, and Occupant. Address unknown. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, 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: All that remainder portion of Government Lot 3 and the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 25 West, P.M.M., Mineral County, Montana, lying West of the Interstate 90 Highway, East and South of the Clark Fork River and North of the Burlington Northern Railroad right of way. Deed Reference: Drawer 2 of Deeds, Card No. 6454 Parcel No. Reference: 147400. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2023. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to RML Montana LLC, 1887 Whitney Mesa Dr, #1212, Henderson, NV 89014. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $197.45 PENALTY: $3.42 INTEREST: $32.81 COST: $356.08 TOTAL: $589.76. 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 August 3, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer, 300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872. Phone: (406) 822-3530. 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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Telluride, CO this 6th day of May 2026. Thaddeus Faeth, Manager of RML Montana LLC. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 6TH, 13, 2026. MNAXLP _____________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY.  TO: Rochelle Y. Cooley, Anthony D. Cooley, Mineral County Treasurer, RML Montana LLC, and Occupant. Address unknown. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, 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: A tract of land situated in the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Mineral County, Montana, and more particularly described on Certificate of Survey No. 121. Parcel No. Reference: 33800. 2.  The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2023.  3.  The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023.4.  The lien was subsequently assigned to RML Montana LLC, 1887 Whitney Mesa Dr, #1212, Henderson, NV 89014.   5.  As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is:  TAXES: $7,240.56 PENALTY: $122.90 INTEREST: $1,099.44 COST: $355.01 TOTAL: $8,817.91.  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 August 3, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires.  8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer, 300 River Street, Superior, MT Phone: (406) 822-3530. 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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Telluride, CO this 6th day of May 2026. Thaddeus Faeth, Manager of RML Montana LLC. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY.59872. Phone: (406) 822-3530. 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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Telluride, CO this 6th day of May 2026. Thaddeus Faeth, Manager of RML Montana LLC. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 6, 13, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY.  TO: Rochelle Y. Cooley, Anthony D. Cooley, Mineral County Treasurer, RML Montana LLC, and Occupant. Address unknown.  Pursuant to section 15-18-212, 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: A tract of land located in the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter AND in the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Mineral County, Montana, and more particularly described on Certificate of Survey No. 342B of the New Plat Book, and designated as Parcel C thereon. Parcel No. Reference: 578900 2.  The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2023.  3.  The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to RML Montana LLC, 1887 Whitney Mesa Dr, #1212, Henderson, NV 89014. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $78.68 PENALTY: $1.31 INTEREST: $11.78 COST: $355.01 TOTAL: $446.78. 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 August 3, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer, 300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872. Phone: (406) 822-3530.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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Telluride, CO this 6th day of May 2026. Thaddeus Faeth, Manager of RML Montana LLC. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 6, 13, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY.  TO: Eugene J. Rush, Mineral County Treasurer, RML Montana, LLC, and Occupant. Address unknown. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, 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:  The South one-half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 27 West, Mineral County, Montana Deed Reference: Book 16 of Deeds, Page 408 Parcel No. Reference: 181100.  2.  The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2023.  3.  The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to RML Montana LLC, 1887 Whitney Mesa Dr, #1212, Henderson, NV 89014. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $406.56 PENALTY: $7.29 INTEREST: $93.62 COST: $355.01 TOTAL: $589.76. 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 August 3, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer, 300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872. Phone: (406) 822-3530. 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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Telluride, CO this 6th day of May 2026. Thaddeus Faeth, Manager of RML Montana LLC. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 5, 13, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Trent Baker DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD  & LIND, P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 201 Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 728-0810 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL  DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JAMES DUNCAN CRUMP Deceased. Cause No.: DP-31-2026- 0000003-IT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that Barbara L. Crump has been  appointed as the 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 Barbara L. Crump, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care  of Datsopoulos, MacDonald &  Lind, P.C., Attn: Trent Baker, 201 W. Main Street, Suite 201, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. DATED this 23rd day of April 2026. /s/ Barbara L. Crump Barbara L. Crump Personal Representative DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD  & LIND, P.C. By: Trent Baker Trent Baker Attorneys for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL  INDEPENDENT ON MAY 13, 20, 27, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

May 1st, 2026 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Sylvia Bell Burdick c/o Christopher J Bray as Guardian 310 West Central Ste 108 Wichita, KS 67202, Sylvia Reinicke aka Sylvia Bell Burdick 5050 E Lincoln St. Ste 10E Wichita, KS 67218, Sylvia B Reinicke PO Box 327 Alberton, MT 59820-0327, Kelly Lynn Yancey PO Box 327, Alberton, MT 59820, Mineral County Treasurer 300 River St. Superior, MT 59872, Pursuant to Section 15-18-212, 15-18-215 Montana Code Annotated,  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax sale lien as: S33, T15 N, R23 W, C.O.S. 410, ACRES 1.2, TRACT E, IN G.LOT 6 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2022. 3.  The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on August 1, 2023. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on August 1, 2023, by Mineral County Treasurer, and subsequently assigned to Boon Capital Corp 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due is:  TAX    $1,456.62  PENALTY   $29.12  INTEREST   $395.06  COST    $155.58 TOTAL    $2,036.38 6. For the property tax lien to be redeemed the total amount listed in paragraph 5 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires.  7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee that is the possessor of the tax lien, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer 300 River St. Superior, MT 59872; Telephone (406) 822-3530 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 issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.   Dated at Taylorville, IL the 1st day of May, 2026 Boon Capital Corp IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON MAY 13, 20, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________