Legals December 11, 2018

Notice of Needs Assessment Public Hearing Monday December 17th, 2018 6:00pm City of Libby, Montana 952 East Spruce Street The City of Libby, Montana will hold a public hearing on Monday December 17th, 2018 at 6:00pm at the City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. This hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the needs and priorities of the City of Libby residents in the areas of Housing and Neighborhood Renewals, Public Facilities and Infrastructure, and Economic Development. Comments are being solicited on the needs within our community to provide an opportunity to discuss projects that are being considered to address those needs as well as to assist the City of Libby to develop a Capital Improvement Plan. Also, being presented are the eligibility requirements for competitive grants and loan programs for funding of projects as related to housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and economic development. The focus will be on how the City can further address the needs of low to moderate income families, upgrade water and sewer infrastructure, other infrastructure needs in the community and how the City can partake in the development of economic development projects that can result in job creation and retention. Specific agency programs discussed will include, but are not limited to those, of the Montana Department of Commerce Programs (HOME, Community Development Block Grant, Big Sky Trust Funds, and Treasure State Endowment Program), Montana Department of Natural Resource (DNRC) specifically infrastructure programs within the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan program, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD), and other federal and state programs that could be potential resources for the City of Libby and Community. Grant and Loan guidelines, deadlines for applications and amounts available will be given at this public hearing to the extent of information available from funding agencies at the time of this public hearing. Outline of eligibility for such grants or loans are necessary to participate in the public hearing process and make any needs or projects known in order to assist appropriate authorities in establishing priorities relative to their support for such projects. This public hearing meets the requirements of the first of two that may be required on any project submitted to the state for funding. Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through January 7th, 2018. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at the City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby's website through an electronic survey system. The City of Libby makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing accommodations must notify the City of Libby Manager Jim Hammons at 406-293-2731 no later than December 13th, 2018 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Or write your requested to PO Box 1428, Libby MT 59923 attention Jim Hammons. Published In The Western News December 4, 7, 11, 14, 2018 MNAXLP

Molly K. Howard DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. Central Square Building 201 West Main Street, Suite 201 Missoula MT 59802 Telephone: (406) 728-0810 Facsimile: (406) 543-0134 Email: mhoward@dmllaw.com mmantei@dmllaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY In re the Estate of: WILLIAM JAMES CODY, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-18-92 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stacy Hart 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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Staci Hart, Personal Representative, return receipt requested in care of Molly K. Howard, Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., 201 West Main Street, Suite 201, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court. DATED this 6th day of December 2018. DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. Molly K. Howard Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News December 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Cripple Horse Timber Sale is located within Section 2, T31N-R29W, on the State's Libby Unit. Approximately 8,030 tons, consisting primarily Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on December 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $8,873.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Libby Unit Office in Libby, MT (406-293-2711). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2018 MNAXLP