Legals for January, 31 2024

Douglas R. Austin PO Box 224 Superior, MT 59872 406-822-4771 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW AUSTIN, Deceased Probate No. DP-2024-1 Dept No. 4 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 JASON CALHOUN, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 914, Superior, Montana 59872, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 2 day of January, 2024. /s/ Jason Calhoun Jason Calhoun, Personal Representative Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24, 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

Honorable Kim Taron Justice of the Peace 300 River Street Superior, MT 59872 Tel. (406) 822-3520 IN THE JUSTICE COURT, MINERAL COUNTY, MONTANA BEFORE THE HONORABLE KIM TARON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MYLES LEWIS P.R. FOR THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEWIS, PLAINTIFF, V. ALEXANDER LEWIS, DEFENDANT Case No.: CV-595-2023-0000123-LT PLEADING TITLE Summons Service by Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA TO: Alexander Lewis 101 W 1st Ave Superior, MT 59872 STATEMENT OF OBJECT OF ACTION: The above-captioned action is a Cause of Action against you relating to the possessory interest that you claim in the real property located at 101 W 1st Ave, Superior, Montana 59872. Plaintiff demands relief which consists partially of excluding you from said possessory interest. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the above-entitled Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is herewith served upon you. In the event that you deny any or all of the material facts stated in the complaint, you must file your written answer together with a $30.00 answer fee for each Defendant with the above-entitled Court, and serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff or attorney at the address as shown on the Complaint. The answer must contain a denial of any or all of the material facts stated in the Complaint that the Defendant believes to be untrue, and also a statement, in plain or direct manner, of any other facts constituting a defense. Any matter not denied shall be deemed admitted. If you fail to answer or assert a counterclaim with ten (10) days after service of the Complaint and Summons, the Plaintiff may request entry of default judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24, 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

TOWN OF SUPERIOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF KELLY ADDITION, MINOR SUBDIVISION FEBRUARY 12, 2024 The hearing will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at 105 Cedar Street, Superior, MT. The proposed Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kelly Addition, Minor Subdivision is located in the Town of Superior in the NE ¼ of Section 34, T.17N., R.26W., P.M.M., Mineral County, Montana. The proposal will divide Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kelly Addition into two residential lots. Proposed Lot 1A will be 3,726.86 square feet and Proposed Lot 1B will be 3,372.09 square feet. Both lots will have access off of Fourth Avenue. The proposed amended plat will be a minor division of an original tract of land. The owner of the property is Glenn Jones, 301 4th Avenue, Superior, MT. The proposed lots are connected to the Town of Superior water and sewer. The Superior Town Council will consider three variance requests prior to consideration of the proposed subdivision. If you have questions, please contact the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department at 822-3525, or send your comments by February 12, 2024, to PO Box 396, Superior, MT 59872. Roni Phillips, Mayor Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24, 31, 2024. MNAXLP _________________________

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS District XI Human Resource Council (HRC) is extending a Request for Qualifications for contractors of HVAC, solid fuel space heat, plumbing, insulation, electrical and roofing. Bid packages may be picked up M-F through 2/16/24 at 1801 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT or received through mail or requested electronically by calling 406-728-3710.  HRC encourages Minority, Women-owned Business, and Labor Surplus Area Firms to apply. A Bidders conference will be held 2/2/2024 at HRC, please call for details. All applications must be received by HRC by 5:00 p.m. on 2/16/24. Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24 and January 31, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

St. Regis Public Schools Disposal of items On January 15th, 2024 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 items including damaged doors. A full list of the items to be disposed of is available for viewing at the school office. Contact: Derek Larson, Superintendent 406-649-2311 St. Regis School P.O. Box 280 St. Regis, MT 59866 Published in the Mineral Independent on January 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

MINERAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING FOR MINERAL COUNTY FLOODPLAIN Hazard Management Regulations Update FEBRUARY 16, 2024 The Mineral County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 16, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. to consider passing a Resolution of Intent to Adopt the Mineral County Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations Update. The public hearing will be held in the Mineral County Commissioners meeting room located at 300 River Street, Superior MT, at which time and place all persons interested in said floodplain regulations update may be heard thereon. If you have any questions, please contact the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department at 406-822-3525, or send your comments by February 16, 2024, to PO Box 396, Superior MT 59872. Published in the Mineral Independent on January 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE This is to notify all interested parties that the Sanders County Council on Aging will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration. The Council on Aging is applying for a Transportation Administrative/Operating grant in the amount of $231,891.00. The grant is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. The application is on file at 203 Main Street, Hot Springs, MT. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, time and date of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact the Council on Aging, 203 Main Street, PO Box 339, Hot Springs, MT, Telephone: 406-741-2346. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on January 31, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________