Legals for June, 21 2024

| June 21, 2024 12:00 AM

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of AUGUST VINCENT BREIDER, Deceased. Probate Case No. DP-2024-35 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Lori Cole of Department of Public Health and Human Services Third-Party Liability Unit has been named 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 Terisa Oomens, Agency Legal Counsel, Post Office Box 201440, Helena, Montana 59620-1440, attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of June, 2024. /s/ Terisa Oomens Agency Legal Counsel 1712 Ninth Avenue Helena, MT 59601 PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 7, 14 & 21, 2024. MNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARING PETITION FOR ABANDONING A COUNTY ROAD BETWEEN LOTS 17 & 21 IN WESTGATE BUISINESS ADDITION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held in the meeting room of the Lincoln County Commissioners at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, at 11:15am, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the abandonment of a county road between Lots 17 & 21 in Westgate Business Addition pursuant to 7-14-2615 MCA. The portion of road affects owners: Westward Properties LLC of property located at 30508 US HWY 2 Libby Montana. For questions or further information please contact: Clerk & Recorder Corrina Brown at 283- 2306 or email lcclerk@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News MNAXLP

CALL FOR BIDS The City of Libby will receive sealed bids up to and including 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21st, 2024, for the purchase of unspecified amounts of the following items: 1. CRS2-CRS2P, MC250, HFE 300HP, and HF150S road oil in truckload lots as required (bids should state price per ton and net gallons per ton delivered F.O.B. Libby). 2. Unleaded Gasoline. 3. #2 Diesel Fuel Oil. 4. Propane. 5. Crushing and stockpiling 5/8” minus crushed gravel 3/8” minus crushed chips to meet NAAQ standards for PM-10 (Subchapter 3. Paragraph 75.1-303 EMISSION LIMITS) at the city gravel pit using city materials (gravel), unless other arrangement is made. Bids should state the price per cubic yard. 6. PROCESS COLD MIXED ASPHALT: Using asphalt emulsion best suited for crushed aggregate provided by City (determined by samples taken from stockpile and lab tested). Mixing and stockpiling are to be performed at the City gravel pit on Pipe Creek Road unless other arrangements are made. 7. HOT MIXED ASPHALT PAVING: (bid price per square yard, 1” - 2” mat, compacted in place) to be done within the City Limits having existing cement curbs and gutters, storm drain catch basins, sewer manholes, and water valve boxes. Bids include a hot mix design to perform under business/residential traffic loads, preparation of the existing street surface to efficiently accept hot mix overlay, tack coat, paving and compacting to current MDOT specifications. The City of Libby understands that the preparation needs of street surfaces vary and that each street requires different treatment prior to paving. The average costs for preparation are needed as a guideline for budgeting purposes and information can be made more specific if funds become available. The purchase of fuels is to be made from a Key-Lock, Card-Lock, or Credit Card in a facility accessible 24 hour per day. Your bids for the Propane, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel must disclose the following: Unleaded Gasoline Supply Rack __________ Posted price __________ Discount (if any) __________ Freight to Libby __________ State Tax __________ DST Fee/Super Fund Fee __________ Subtotal __________ Minimum Mark up at 7% __________ Additional margin __________ Total Bid __________ ********************************* Diesel Fuel Supply Rack __________ Posted price __________ Discount (if any) __________ Freight to Libby __________ State Tax __________ DST Fee/Super Fund Fee __________ Subtotal __________ Minimum Mark up at 7% __________ Additional margin __________ Total Bid __________ ********************************** Propane Supply Rack __________ Posted price __________ Discount (if any) __________ Freight to Libby __________ State Tax __________ DST Fee/Super Fund Fee __________ Subtotal __________ Minimum Mark up at 7% __________ Additional margin __________ Total Bid __________ ********************************* Please quote your bid for prices effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and include a copy of the OPTS posting for the supply rack involved. It is understood that propane, unleaded gasoline, and diesel fuel prices fluctuate. The successful vendor may change prices as the supply rack prices change. The City reserves the right to request verification through OPTS posting from time to time during this contract. Bids will be accepted on one or all bases. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid that may be deemed best for the interest of the City of Libby. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State minimum wage and fringe benefit laws, particularly Section 18-2-401, et seq. MCA and must comply with all requirements of applicable Federal laws in this State. Bid bond requirements of Section 18-1-202 MCA shall be waived. Bids should be addressed to the City Clerk/Treasurer, Post Office Box 1428, Libby, Montana 59923-1428, sealed, and plainly marked “Bids”. Bids will be opened Monday, June 24th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with a recommendation to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting or at the next scheduled special meeting, whichever is earlier. By order of the Mayor of the City of Libby. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 14 & 21, 2024. MNAXLP

ELI J. PATTEN (Bar ID 11219) LINDY M. LAUDER (Bar ID 42075069) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 TRANSWESTERN PLAZA II 490 NORTH 31ST STREET P. O. BOX 2529 BILLINGS, MT 59103-2529 TELEPHONE: (406) 252-3441 epatten@crowleyfleck.com llauder@crowleyfleck.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY WBL SPO II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MILFERD K. SIEFKE a/k/a MEL K. SIEFKE, ANN M. SIEFKE, WRT II, INC. d/b/a WILDLIFE RECAPTURE TAXIDERMY, and MAC’S MARKET, INC., Defendants. Cause No.: DV-16-152 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD at Sheriff’s Sale on July 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923; the following real property located in Lincoln County, Montana, which is described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: Lots 13 and 25, of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. TOGETHER WITH any streets or alleys which were abandoned by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, that may attach to this property as described in PF #55. Lots 12 and 26, of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. TOGETHER WITH any streets or alleys which were abandoned by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, that may attach to this property as described in PF #5580. The Westerly ½ of Lot 14 of Westgate Business Addition, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Commonly known as 30414 US Highway 2, Libby, MT 59923. PARCEL NO. 2: An irregular parcel of land lying wholly within the NE¼SW¼ of Section 35, Township 31 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West line of the NE¼SW¼ of said Section 35, with the Northwesterly right of way line of State Route No. 37, which point is S. 0º 02’ 36” E. 593.32 feet from the NW corner of the NE¼SW¼ of said Section 35; thence, along the West line of said NE¼SW¼ N. 0º 02’ 36” W. 523.46 feet; thence N. 89º 57’ 24” E. 417.42 feet; thence S. 0º 02’ 36” E. 311.38 feet to a point on the Northwesterly right of way line of State Route No. 37; thence, along said Northwesterly right of way line S. 63º 09’ 30” W. 467.93 feet to the point of beginning. Irregular Plat #1547. Commonly known as 1423 MT Highway 37, Libby, MT 59923. The above-described Real Property may be sold in separate sales of Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 or as a single collective sale for one bid price. The Real Property is sold with all appurtenances, hereditaments, tenements, including all water rights, gas, oil, other hydrocarbons, and geothermal rights thereunto belonging or used in connection therewith. The Real Property will be sold by public auction to the highest bidder(s), with no guarantee as to condition of the Real Property. DATED this 11th day of June 2024. DARREN SHORT LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF By: /s/ Darren Short, Sheriff PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 14, 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PENDING ATTACHMENT OF A TAX LIEN On Tuesday, August 1, 2024, the Lincoln County Treasurer will attach a property tax lien to property on which the 2023 taxes are delinquent. The delinquent taxes, including penalties, interest and costs are a lien upon the property and that unless delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs are paid prior to August 1, 2024, a tax lien will be attached and may be assigned to a third party. MCA 15-17-122 A complete delinquent list of all persons and property in the county now owing taxes, including all city and town property that is delinquent, is on file in the office of the Lincoln County Treasurer and is open to public inspection and examination. DATED this 3RD day of June 2023 Sedaris Carlberg Lincoln County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Animal Shelter Services Lincoln County, Montana Lincoln County is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to provide comprehensive animal shelter services. Scope of Services: • Provide shelter and care for all dogs and cats surrendered to, picked up by, or otherwise obtained by the County, as well as animals quarantined by the appropriate authority. • Manage the holding period for stray or unclaimed animals, which is defined as 72 business hours (three full weekdays excluding holidays). • Schedule open business hours and/or be available by appointment for reclaims and adoptions. • The Libby shelter facilities and equipment may be utilized if agreed upon by both parties. Proposals must include the following information: • Name, address, and contact details of the contractor • Relevant experience in animal shelter operations • Proof of liability insurance coverage Please submit your proposal by June 30 to: Kathi Hooper Lincoln County Health Department 418 Mineral Ave Libby, MT 59923 Email: khooper@libby.org Phone: 406-283-2440 Questions and Clarification: For any questions or clarifications regarding this RFP, please contact Kathi Hooper at khooper@libby.org or 406-283-2440. We look forward to receiving your proposal and thank you for your interest in partnering with Lincoln County to provide essential animal shelter services. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 21 & 28, 2024. MNAXLP