Legals for May, 26 2023

C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP  Attorneys at Law  136 1st Ave. W. P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com  Attorneys for Personal Representative    MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of KATHRYN E. MALLY,   Deceased Cause No.  DP-23-50 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 said deceased 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 be either mailed to Patrick Mally, Personal Representative by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED  May 3, 2023. s/ Patrick Mally, Personal Representative  Personal Representative’s Attorneys: Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP  By s/ C Mark Hash PUBLISHED In The Western News May 12, 19 & 26, 2023. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS  FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES Contingent upon sufficient funding, Lincoln County, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. 59923, is soliciting Statement of Qualifications for Consulting Services to assist with the preparation of design of approximately 600 lineal feet of 8 inch gravity sewer main, manholes, 12 sewer services, submersible pump lift station, 900 lineal feet of force main and connection to an existing gravity sewer main in Eureka Mt. Design services will include supplemental site surveys, hydraulic modeling, design, plans, specifications, MDEQ approval, Bid Documents, bidding and construction management. All services must conform to the current Montana Department of Environmental Quality Standards and American Recovery Act Plan (ARPA) requirements as adopted by Montana Department of Natural Resources. The new sewer collection system will replace holding tanks and existing septic systems with drain fields in the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Eureka, MT. A schematic plan is available for review upon request. Response to this request should include: Firm’s name and address of corporate office. Location of managing office and contact information. Firm’s history and areas of practice. Summary of experience, qualifications and location of staff to be assigned to the project. Summary of firms experience with providing design services for small seasonal wastewater collection systems in Montana. Statement of experience with federally funded projects. Description of current workload. Respondents will be evaluated on the following criteria: Overall quality of the proposal, 10%. Qualifications of professional staff assigned to the project, 30%. Prior performance in meeting schedule, budget and quality on previous projects, 15%. Availability to the County, 10%. Experience with small seasonal collection systems, 15%. Specific experience with similar projects, 20% The response shall be limited to 10 pages, plus cover letter, cover page, table of contents and appendices with resumes, references and summary of similar projects. A page is a one sided single spaced 81/2” x 11” sheet of paper. Submit three hard copies. The selection of the consultant may be based on the evaluation of the written response. At the discretion of the County Commissioners interviews of select firms may be held in Lincoln County. The County will select the most qualified firm based on the submitted information and references. Unsuccessful offers will be notified as soon as possible. Questions should be directed to the County Engineer, Michael W. Fraser, PE, at 406-253-4326 or mfraser@montanasky.net. Questions must be submitted by close of business on June 5, 2023.   All Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. MDT on June 9, 2023. Statements must be in a sealed envelope labeled “Statement of Qualifications for Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka, Montana.” And addressed to Josh Letcher, Chairman, Lincoln County Commissioners, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923. This solicitation is being offered in accordance with state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the District reserves the right to negotiate an agreement for professional services based on fair and reasonable compensation for the services provided, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. Done the 11th day of June, 2023. s/ Josh Letcher, Chairman Lincoln County Commissioners Published In The Western News May 18 & 26, 2023. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice is hereby given that Lincoln County has opened a 45-day comment period on proposed projects under Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Eligible projects under Title III include FireWise Communities program activities, reimbursement of county costs for emergency services performed on federal lands, training and equipment purchases directly related to emergency services paid for by the county and performed on federal land, also development and implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). Lincoln County has identified several projects that meet these eligibility requirements.  They include continued development of FireWise Community programs and implementation of the Lincoln County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).  These projects include landowner and public education, applying FireWise strategies to private property including implementing fuels reduction work.  Other projects and funding uses are information related to FireWise programs, and reimbursement of costs incurred by county emergency services performed on federal land. All comments must be submitted in writing and received by July 3, 2023.  Please mail comments to the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923.  For further information, please contact Lincoln County Forester, Jennifer Nelson (406)283-2322 or at jnelson@libby.org PUBLISHED In The Western News May 19, 26 & June 2, 2023. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Libby will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5th, 2023, during the regularly scheduled council meeting at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The City Council will accept comments concerning property owner requested annexation and zoning for 3.86 acres located on W 2nd St. Ext. between E. Horshoe Drive & the BNSF Railway. For further information on the actions to be taken or to submit comments, contact the City Administrator at 293-2731, city.admin@cityoflibby.com, or stop by City Hall at 952 E. Spruce St. PUBLISHED In The Western News May 19 & 26, 2023. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Libby will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5th, 2023, during the regularly scheduled council meeting at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The City Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for LAC Arms and Cerokote LLC, a home-based Federal Firearms License (FFL) and Cerakote business located at 717 Main St. For further information on the actions to be taken or to submit comments, contact the City Administrator at 293-2731, city.admin@cityoflibby.com, or stop by City Hall at 952 E. Spruce St. PUBLISHED In The Western News May 19 & 26, 2023. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 1297 N Rolling Hills Rd. Eureka, MT 59917 Elijah P. Kovalenko 1297 N Rolling Hills Rd. Eureka, MT 59917-9174 Elijah P. Kovalenko 5085 Gravel Hill Rd. Dillwyn, VA 23936 Elijah P. Kovalenko 1355 Page Road Powhaan, VA 23139 Ilya Kovalenko 5555 Rolling Hills Rd. Eureka, MT 59917 Ilya Kovalenko 555 Rolling Hills Rd. Eureka, MT 59917 Ilya Kovalenko c/o Tatiana Kovalenko P.O. Box 1984 Eureka, MT 59917-1984 Elijah P. Kovalenko 405 Hammack Rd. Gasburg, VA 23857-2106 Ilya Kovalenko AKA Elijah Kovalenko 1301 Buckingham Station Drive  Apt. 1H  Midlothian, VA 23113 Glacier Bank - Eureka Branch 222 Dewey Ave. Eureka, MT 59917 Glacier Bank - Eureka Branch P.O. Box 326 Eureka, MT 59917 Lincoln County Treasurer 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923 C. Mark Hash 136 1st Ave West Kalispell, MT  59901 Pursuant to 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:  Property described in the Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate 2019000498 and Tax Code Parcel No. 53823 as follows: That portion of the N½NW¼SE¼ of Section 19, Township 36 North, Range 26 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana and more particularly described as Parcel B on C.S. #2791. Street address: 1297 N Rolling Hills Rd., Eureka, MT 59917. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 2, 2020. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2020.  4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on September 16, 2020. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is:  TAXES: $5,404.11 PENALTY: $   108.08 INTEREST: $1,007.63 COST: $   231.90 TOTAL: $6,751.72 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 1, 2023, 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 1, 2023, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer, 512 California Ave., Libby, MT 59923, (406) 283-2401. 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 auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.  DATED at Billings, Montana this 19th day of May 2023. By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED In The Western News May 19 & 26, 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 Claire C. Rose MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLAIRE C. ROSE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-59 Hon. Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBERT L. ROSE 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 ROBERT L. ROSE, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Claire C. Rose, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT  59903. DATED:   April 28, 2023 /s/ ROBERT L. ROSE Personal Representative Estate of Claire C. Rose, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Claire C. Rose Published In The Western News May 26, June 2 & 9, 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 Marvin H. Haefele MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARVIN H. HAEFELE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-58 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RITA S. HAEFELE 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 RITA S. HAEFELE, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Marvin H. Haefele, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT  59903. DATED:   April 24, 2023 /s/ RITA S. HAEFELE Personal Representative Estate of Marvin H. Haefele, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Marvin H. Haefele PUBLISHED In The Western News May 26, June 2 & 9,, 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 Carol King Taylor MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAROL KING TAYLOR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-62 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRACY PRIEST 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 TRACY PRIEST, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Carol King Taylor, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT  59903. DATED:   May 2, 2023 /s/ TRACY PRIEST Personal Representative Estate of Carol King Taylor, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Carol King Taylor PUBLISHED In The Western News May 26, June 2 & 9, 2023. MNAXLP