Legals for July, 28 2023

Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax:     (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Stephen R. Powell, Sr. MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEPHEN R. POWELL, SR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-75 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEPHEN R. POWELL, JR. has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.  All persons or creditors 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to STEPHEN R. POWELL, JR., Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Stephen R. Powell, Sr., at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT  59903. DATED:   May 17, 2023 /s/ STEPHEN R. POWELL, JR. Personal Representative Estate of Stephen R. Powell, Sr., Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien  Attorneys for Estate of Stephen R. Powell, Sr. PUBLISHED In The Western News July 14, 21 & 28, 2023. MNAXLP

Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT  59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of          GALE LOUISE KISCH, a.k.a  GALE L. KISCH Deceased. Case No. DP-23-82 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brent Wesley Kisch has been appointed as 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 Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 12th day of July, 2023. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 14, 21 & 28, 2023. MNAXLP

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court Lincoln County In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Debra L. Meyer Debra L. Meyer, Petitioner Cause No. DV-23-115 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the Distric Court for a change of name from DEBRA LYNN MEYER to DEBRA LYNN LEVASSEUR. The hearing will be on August 14, 2023 at 11:00am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Date June 21, 2023. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of the District Court By: Miranda Phoenix, Deputy Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED In The Western News July 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2023. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF SPOILS PILE FLOWER CREEK DAM CONSTRUCTION During the construction of the Flower Creek Dam excavated sandy gravel, rock and concrete rubble were stock piled north of the Flower Creek Road on City Property in Section 21, T30N, R31W, W½ of the SW ¼. There is no surveyed quantity of stockpiled material. There are no records of the exact composition of the stockpile. Currently the stockpile has significant revegetation. The surface is stable. The City of Libby is soliciting proposals to remove the entire pile. All materials in the stockpile shall be removed from the City Property. When the material is removed the surface will be graded to control surface runoff from direct discharge to Flower Creek. Final grading will have slopes not greater than 2% in any direction. Surface preparation shall facilitate revegetation with native seed applied per the supplier’s recommendations. Responses to this request shall at a minimum contain the following information: Description of method proposed for removal, equipment and any onsite processing. Estimated start and completion date. List of required permits. Permitting will be the responsibility of the successful respondent. A preliminary construction plan with proposed finished grades and method of stabilization, revegetation. Draft Construction Storm Water Plan. Summary of experience with similar work. Cost proposal. The stockpile is easily accessed twelve months a year. Flower Creek Road during the year can have logging traffic, visitors to the national forest and ski users accessing the Kootenai Cross Country Trail system. Removal cannot impede users accessing the National Forest or ski area. The City will review proposals and select the contractor whose proposal is most beneficial to the City, based on schedule and cost. All respondents agree to hold the terms of their proposal for 90 days, with no price adjustments.   The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Any costs incurred in preparing a proposal are the respondent’s responsibility.  The successful contractor shall enter into a contract with the City in the form contained in the Montana Standard Public Works Specifications, 2021 Edition, including insurance, performance bond and labor and equipment bond. A detailed final grading and revegetation plan shall be prepared by the successful contract and included in the Construction Agreement.  Address all questions to the City Engineer, Michael W. Fraser, PE at 406-253-4326 or mfraser@montanasky.net. Proposals shall be received until 4:30 PM, MDT, August 4th, 2023, at the Libby City Clerk/Treasurer’s office, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT. 59923. Proposals will be opened and read at 12:00 PM, MDT, August 7th, 2023.  Done this the 19th day of July 2023. By: Peggy Williams, Mayor PUBLISHED IN THE WESTERN NEWS July 21 & 28, 2023. MNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Libby, Montana Cabinet Heights Water Main Replacement Project General Notice The City of Libby, Montana (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Cabinet Heights Water Main Replacement Project Engineer’s Project Number: P10074-2022-001 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at Libby City Hall located at 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923, until Tuesday, August 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Schedule 1* - Work generally consists of procuring and installing approximately 1,445 lineal feet of 12-inch PVC watermain, valves, fittings and other appurtenances by open cut methods, abandonment of existing 6-inch steel watermain and restoration of streets and alley.  Schedule 2* - Work generally consists of procuring and installing approximately 715 lineal feet of 12-inch PVC watermain, valves, fittings and other appurtenances by open cut methods, abandonment of existing 6-inch steel watermain and restoration of streets and alley. *Bid Award contingent upon availability of funding. Bids are requested for the following Contract:  Contract No. 1 – General Construction Other conditions applicable to the procurement of this Contract are described in “Section 00200 - Instructions to Bidders” of the Bidding Documents and the bids will be evaluated by the procedure described in Article 18 of the Instructions to Bidders.   Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $1,150,000. The Project has an expected duration of 60 calendar days for construction activities (plus time for review of submittals and shop drawings and lead times for major equipment). Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.ae2s.com/bidding.php Quest CDN #: 8601919 Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website for a fee of $25.00. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website and its registered plan holders. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Pre-bid Conference  A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2023 @ 2:00 PM at Libby City Hall; 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Libby By: Peggy Williams Title: Mayor Date: July 20, 2023 PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 21 & 28, 2023. MNAXLP

Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax:     (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Gary E. Miller MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GARY E. MILLER, Deceased. No. DP-23-94 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KARLA R. MILLER has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.  All persons or creditors 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to KARLA R. MILLER, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Gary E. Miller, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT  59903. DATED:   June 22, 2023 /s/ KARLA R. MILLER Personal Representative Estate of Gary E. Miller, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Gary E. Miller PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 21, 28 & August 4, 2023. MNAXLP

Benjamin C. Shumate Shumate Law Office, PLLC 108 East 9th Street - Ste. 10 Libby, Montana 59923 406-334-4444 Attorneys for Estate of Warren Ezra Denny MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WARREN EZRA DENNY, Deceased. No. DP-16-88 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PAUL EUGENE DENNY has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.  All persons or creditors 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. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to PAUL EUGENE DENNY, Personal Representative, c/o Shumate Law Office, 108 East 9th Street, Suite 10, Libby, Montana 59923. DATED: July 18, 2023 /s/ PAUL EUGENE DENNY Personal Representative Estate of Warren Ezra Denny, Deceased. SHUMATE LAW OFFICE By: /s/ Benjamin C. Shumate Attorney for Estate of Warren Ezra Denny PUBLISHED IN The Western News July 21, 25 & 28, 2023. MNAXLP

37-23 / 1101555 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on November 28, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the Main Door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property, situated in Lincoln County, Montana: Lots 10 and 11 of Block 15, LEONARD ADDITION to Libby, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. AND The S½ of Lot 9 of Block 15, LIBBY, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Commonly known as: 422 Montana Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 Michael McCallum and Kevin McCallum, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Eric Clark, as Beneficiary, by Montana Trust Indenture dated June 25, 2021, and recorded June 25, 2021, as Document No. 294172 Book 390 Page 656. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Eric Clark. Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Michael McCallum and Kevin McCallum have defaulted in the performance of said Montana Trust Indenture by failing to 1) make the monthly payment of $671.50 plus an escrow fee of $3.00 for a total monthly payment of $674.50 due for the 1st day of January, 2023 and a like sum of $674.50 due for the 1st day of each and every month thereafter, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. 2) comply with section 2 of said Montana Trust Indenture to provide, maintain and deliver to beneficiary, insurance of such type of types and amounts as Beneficiary may require. 3) comply with section 4 of said Montana Trust Indenture to pay before delinquent taxes and assessments, including interest and penalties. As of July 12, 2023 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $109,367.20, accrued interest in the amount of $3,894.95, for a total amount due of $113,262.15. Interest accrues on the Note at the rate of 6% per annum with a per diem rate of $17.98 after July 12, 2023. Interest continues to accrue. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Montana Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, may pay to the Beneficiary to the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Montana Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days. DATED: July 11, 2023 By: /s/ Rae Albert, Assistant Secretary for Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc. c/o Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho SS. COUNTY OF Bingham On this July 11, 2023, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of Flying S Title and Escrow of Montana, Inc., who is named as the Successor Trustee in the above described Montana Trust Indenture and executed the instrument on behalf of said Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said Successor Trustee executed the same. /s/ Sharon Pope Notary Public of Idaho Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho Commission Expires:03/28/2028 PUBLISHED In The Western News July 28, August 4 & 11, 2023. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF G & T SALES, INC. G & T Sales, Inc., a Montana corporation (the “Company”), was dissolved on 7/10/2023. 1) All claims against the Company must be in writing and sent to the following mailing address: P.O. Box 582, Eureka, MT 59917 2) Claims must include the claim amount, the basis for the claim, the origination date, and the anme of the person making the claim. 3) A claim against the dissolved corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within 3 years after the publication of this notice. Published In The Western News July 28, 2023. MNAXLP