Legals for February, 23 2024
TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: RICHARD C. ERICKSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-16 MATTHEW J. CUFFE, District Court Judge 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 (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 Candie Foust, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 1st day of February, 2024. s/ CANDIE FOUST, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE s/ BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9, 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP
Susan M. Lacosta HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY & MURRAY, PLLP PO Box 1178 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK M. KERN, Deceased. No. DP-24-10 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 either be mailed to Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, PO Box 1178, Kalispell, Mt. 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 8th day of January 2024. /s/ DAVID LAWRENCE KERN Personal Representative HASH, O’BRIEN, BIBY, & MURRAY, PLLP /s/ SUSAN M. LACOSTA Attorneys for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 9, 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP
REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES FUNDED BY CDBG The City of Troy has received a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award in the amount of $ 45,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) for Growth Policy Update. Total project cost is budgeted at $ 50,000. Contingent upon this award, the City of Troy is soliciting this Request for Qualifications for planning consultant services to assist the City of Troy to develop Growth Policies consistent with all requirements of Montana State law. These efforts and activities are viewed as key tools to implement the City of Troy’s long range planning goals. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror, in accordance with CDBG program administrative guidelines. The work activities include holding and facilitating several public hearings and additional meetings as necessary in Troy, Montana, and include providing the final product both in one (1) printed and one (1) electronic copy form. Minority and women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms (as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Labor) are encouraged to apply. Responses should include: 1.The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number; 2.The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3.The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project; 4.A description of the firm’s prior experience; 5.A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project; and 6.The proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed. Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: 1. The qualifications of the professional personnel to be assigned to the project 25% 2. The consultant’s capability to meet time and project budget requirements 25% 3. Present and projected workloads 25% 4. Related experience on similar projects 25% The selection of finalists will be based on an evaluation of the written responses. Interviews will be held with the top-ranked firms. The award will be made to the most qualified offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the City of Troy all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to City of Troy, PO Box 823, Troy, Montana, 59935. All responses must be received by 5:00 P.M., February 29, 2024. Please state “CDBG City of Troy Planning Consultant Services Proposal” on the outside of the response package. Respondents may review the CDBG application which includes a description of the proposed services including activities, budget, schedule, and other pertinent information by visiting the City of Troy offices during regular office hours. A copy of the application is also available for review online at https://comdev.mt.gov/Programs-and-Boards/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Program/Planning-Activities or at the offices of the Community Development Division, Montana Department of Commerce, 301 S. Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena MT 59620-0523. This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the City of Troy, City Council reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 16 & 23, 2024. MNAXLP
MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Lincoln County In The Matter of the Name Change of Joelene Dehart Joelene Dehart, Petitioner Cause No. DV-24-7 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Joelene Mabel Dehart to Joelene Mabel Lee. The hearing will be on Mary 18, 2024 at 11:00am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated January 29, 2024. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By: Amanda Eckart Deputy Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 16, 23, March 1 & 8, 2024. MNAXLP