MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD E. KNITTLE, Deceased.
Cause No. DP 11-44
Dept. 1
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 U.S BANK, NA, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Johnson, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 13th day of May 2011.
/s/ U.S. Bank, NA, Kathleen Magone, Vice President and Trust Officer, Personal Representative
BS 5-18, 5-25, 6-1-11.
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM D. ADAMS, Deceased.
Probate No. DP 11-37
Dept. 2
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 Kathryn L. Adams, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 20th day of May 2011.
/s/ Kathryn L. Adams, Personal Representative
BS 5-25, 6-1, 6-8-11.
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CANDACE CLEONE GEORGE, Deceased.
Cause No. DP 11-47
Dept. 1
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 Muriel Kassandra Krone, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Johnson, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 20th day of May 2011.
/s/ Muriel Kassandra Krone, Personal Representative
BS 5-25, 6-1, 6-8-11.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
RAVALLI COUNTY BANK
VS.
DOUBLE R. INVESTMENTS, LLP, EDWARD B ROSE, EDWARD W. ROSE, AND DAVID A. OLSON; AND STATE OF MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
To be sold at Sheriffs Sale on the 2nd day of June, 2011 at 10 o’clock, A. M., at the RAVALLI COUNTY COURTHOUSE, NORTH ENTRANCE IN THE LOBBY AREA, 205 BEDFORD STREET, HAMIL TON, MT , the following REAL property:
PARCEL 3, CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 4674, RECORDS OF RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA
This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, to be applied to a judgment in the amount of $285,473.51 together with accruing interest and costs of sale.
This sale is being held in accordance with MCA 25-13-704 (1) pursuant to an ORDER OF SALE AND DECREE FORECLOSING MORTGAGE under docket number DV-09- 191 entered in the Montana Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County on the 17TH day of MARCH, 2011.
Chris Hoffman, Sheriff of Ravalli County
BS 5-18, 5-25, 6-1-11.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: SITE WORK – STEVENSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This offering has been modified. The bid date has been changed to June 9, 2011 and a mandatory pre-bid tour has been scheduled for Thursday, June 2nd 2011 at 1:00 PM at the project site.
Stevensville Elementary School District is soliciting sealed bids for construction of site work including grading and drainage structures, asphalt pavement, concrete walkways, fencing, and associated work. Beginning at noon on May 11, 2011 bid packets may be obtained from Scott Bruner at Swank Enterprises by phone: 406-752-5411; E-mail: scott@swankenterprises.com; or in person at 750 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. No plan deposit will be required. No plans will be available from the School District.
This project utilizes the Construction Manager at Risk method, and Swank Enterprises of Kalispell has previously been selected as the Construction Manager. This project is offered with two bidding options. 1) Bidders who can provide the required bid and performance securities may bid directly to the School District. 2) Bidders who elect not to provide the required security documents may bid to Swank Enterprises as a subcontractor. Contact Swank Enterprises as described above for further information. All subcontracts, regardless of bidding method, will be performed under Swank Enterprises as the Construction Manager at Risk.
A mandatory pre-bid walk-through has been scheduled for June 2nd 2011 at the project site at 300 Park Avenue in Stevensville. Bids will not be accepted from bidders who do not attend this meeting and sign the attendance sheet.
To be considered, sealed bids must be physically received no later than 1:00 PM local time on June 9, 2011 at the Stevensville School District at 300 Park Avenue, Stevensville, MT. No faxed or electronic bids will be accepted. Bidders who elect to bid as subcontractors to Swank Enterprises must coordinate and complete a separate private bidding process with Swank prior to the public bid opening. If your bid is responsive, Swank will submit your number as Swank’s bid with appropriate mark-ups. All bids, including those submitted by Swank, will be publicly opened, read aloud, and taken under consideration by the School District. No awards will be made at the bid opening. Bids must be honored for a period of 30 days after the bid opening. A bid tabulation will be made available as soon as is practical after the bid opening, including a tabulation of those bids made to Swank.
As required by State Law, bids submitted to the School District must be accompanied by a 10% bid security in an approved form. The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount as a condition of a successful contract execution, under Swank Enterprises. All workers who provide on-site labor must be paid no less than the current State of Montana Prevailing Wages or the current Federal Davis-Bacon Wages, whichever is greater. Wage scale requirements, effective at the time of bidding, are included in the bid packet. Certified payroll records will be required. This project is subject to the Montana State 1% Gross Receipts Tax. Successful bidders must possess a valid State of Montana Contractor Registration and must be able to provide insurance coverages in the types and amounts shown in the bid packet.
Successful bidders shall give employment preference to bona-fide residents of Montana. A Montana resident bidder will be allowed preference against the bid of a non-resident bidder from any state or county that enforces a preference for resident bidders. Contractors shall comply with the Rules of On-Site Conduct included in the project manual. Background checks will be required for all persons providing on site services. The Stevensville School District reserves the right to reject all bids, reject individual non-responsive bids, or award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
BS 5-25, 6-1-11.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES – RAVALLI COUNTY AIRPORT
Ravalli County is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience (SOQ) to be used in selecting a Principal Consultant to provide Airport Planning Services for the Ravalli County Airport, in Hamilton, Montana. The contract for consulting services will be for one project only and is expected not to exceed a one-year period. The services to be provided include but are not limited to the planning, coordination, contract administration, accounting, and incidental services for an Environmental Assessment Update. The primary task will be to update the existing Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Ravalli County Airport (dated 11/2010) as necessary to assess a revised preferred alternative. The scope may include additional research and documentation to include in the updated EA. The existing Ravalli County Airport EA can be viewed at http:www.ravallicounty.mt.gov/Airport/EA.htm.
Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D, will be applied in the following order of importance:
1. Recent experience in similar projects and airports
2. Quality of previous projects
3. Qualifications of key personnel
4. Capability of performing the projects
5. Capability of meeting deadlines, schedules, and budgets
6. Reputation and reference
7. Familiarity with and experience at Ravalli County Airport
8. Affirmative action program
9. Office and personnel proximity to Hamilton
Upon review of the submitted material, Ravalli County may select a consultant based on the submitted material, or reduce the list of applicants to approximately three (3) for oral presentation. A detailed scope of work will be developed with the highest ranked consultant. Firm consulting fees will be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost estimate as necessary. This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to submit. To be considered for these services, please provide six (6) copies, plus one (1) unbound to allow copying, of the data requested no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before June 15, 2011. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Statement of Qualifications – Environmental Assessment Planning Services.” The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 25 pages. Questions or comments and submittals should be addressed to Glenda Wiles, Ravalli County Commission, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, Montana 59840. Phone 406-375-6500.
Glenda Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners Office
BS 5-25, 6-1-11.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, MT. The purpose of this hearing is to take public comment and action on Budget Amendments for Fiscal 2010 and 2011 by Commissioner Resolutions.
If you would like further information, please contact the Commissioner’s Office by the following venues: Phone 375-6500; Email: commissioners@ravallicounty.mt.gov or at the above address.
Glenda Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners
BS 5-25, 6-1-11.
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME OF CHANGE OF ALLISON DUNNE-KINNEY
Cause No. DV-11-143/5
Dept. 2
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Petitioner, Allison Dunne-Kinney, has petitioned the District Court for the 21st Judicial District for a change of name from Allison Dunne-Kinney to Allison Dunne and the petition for name change will be heard by a District Court Judge on the 23rd day of June, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., in the Ravalli County District Court located at 205 Bedford St., Hamilton, MT 59840, in courtroom number 2. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name.
DATED this 28th day of April, 2011.
Debbie Harmon, Clerk of Court
By: Sue Allen, Deputy Clerk of Court
BS 5-25, 6-1, 6-8, 6-15, 6-22.
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TAX APPEAL BOARD NOTICE
The Ravalli County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, through December 31, 2011, for the business of hearing appeals. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an appeal with the Ravalli County Tax Appeal Board on or before the first Monday in June, or, within 30 days of the receipt of the Notice of Classification and appraisal, or Notice of Change Valuation (assessment notice), whichever is later. If you have not yet received a notice of classification and appraisal, consider the first Monday in June as the deadline to file an appeal. It is possible that not all taxpayers will receive an assessment notice. Appeal forms are available from the Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder’s office.
Regina Plettenberg
Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder
BS 6-1-11
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WATER RIGHTS ATTORNEY
TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE, MT
The TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE in Ravalli County is soliciting proposals from interested legal firms to provide contract legal services to the Town. Work will be related to water rights applications and transfers necessary to complete the Town’s water system improvement project. The selected legal firm will need to prepare the required water rights applications with assistance from the Town’s Engineer, and successfully guide the Town through the water rights process.
The services to be provided include, but are not limited to:
Thorough assessment of existing water rights and boundaries. Review of Twin Creeks water right and boundary;
• Preparation of a change of place of use application to include all areas served by the Town’s water system, including Twin Creeks subdivision, in the municipal water rights boundary. Application to adjust the Twin Creeks Service area to include the municipal water rights boundary.
• Prepare application for change of point of diversion for four (4) new groundwater wells to be drilled on Town well field.
• Prepare application for new water rights for increased use since water rights were perfected in 1994.
• Further legal support and assistance as needed.
Responses to this RFP should include:
• Firm Qualifications. Should included the firm’s legal name, address and telephone number. Background of the firm and a brief history, and qualifications of the firm in performing this type of work should also be included;
• Assigned firm members qualifications. The experience, qualifications and availability of the staff to be assigned to the project. Pertinent staff members resumes should be included;
• A description of the firm’s prior water rights experience, a list of previous water rights applications filed, and the name and contact information of references knowledgeable of the firm’s performance regarding water rights. Include at least three (3) references;
• A description of the firm’s anticipated availability during the term of the project;
• A proposed work plan and schedule for the activities to be performed;
• Fee Structure. Include rates for each member of the project team and fees for non-legal services.
Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors:
Qualifications of the Firm – 10%
Qualifications of assigned firm members – 30%
Prior experience of firm with water rights projects – 30%
Anticipated Availability – 20%
References – 10%
The Town may select the firm based on an evaluation of the written proposals or select several finalists to be interviewed. The Award will be made to the firm whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the Town. Questions and responses should be directed to Lew Barnett, Mayor, Town Hall P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, (406) 777-5271.
All proposals must be postmarked by June 30th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Please include five (5) copies and mark the outside of the response package with “Water Rights – Legal Services.”
This solicitation is being offered according to Federal and State statutes governing the procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the Town 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. Compensation for activities will be negotiated following selection of a legal firm. The Town of Stevensville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE
P.O. Box 30 Stevensville, MT 59870 406-777-5271
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Tests Show Coliform Bacteria in STEVENSVILLE TOWN OF Water
Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.
We routinely monitor for drinking water contaminants. We took five samples to test for the presence of coliform bacteria during MAY 2011. Two of our samples showed the presence of total coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than 1 sample per month may do so.
What should I do?
You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
What does this mean?
This is not an emergency. If it had been you would have been notified immediately. Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Califarms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other potentlally-harmful bacteria may be present.
Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Usually, Coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing.
What is being done? We are chlorinating and flushing the water system.
We are still detecting coliform bacteria. We will inform you when our sampling shows that no bacteria are present. We anticipate resolving the problem within 30 days.
For more information, please contact TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE at 777-5271 or WATER SUPERINTENDENT BOX 30, STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand ar mail.
This notice is being sent to you by STEVENSVILLE TOWN OF State Water System 10#: MT0000335.
Notice distributed by George Thomas
Signed 5-25-11
BS 6-2-11