MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD ARCHIE FRESN III, Deceased.
Probate No.: DP-15-62
Department No. 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 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 Helen Luisa Sharp, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Johnson, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.
DATED this 8th day of July, 2015.
/s/Helen Luisa Sharp, Personal Representative
6194 Insignia St. NE
Salem, OR 97306
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANNE M. ARVISH, Deceased.
Probate No.: DP-15-61
Department No. 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 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 Raymond F. Arvish, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Johnson, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.
DATED this 8th day of July, 2015.
/s/Raymond F. Arvish, Personal Representative
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Kathryn M. Kay
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1154
Lolo, MT 59847
(406)273-6816
e-mail: kathrynkayesq@gmail.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of LARRY E. GREATHOUSE, deceased.
Probate No. DP-15-63
Dept. 1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative in the above-referenced estate. All persons having claims against said 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.
Claims must be either mailed to Cathy Greathouse, c/o Kathryn Kay, Attorney, P.O. Box 1154, Lolo, MT 59847; or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2015.
/s/Cathy Greathouse, Personal Representative
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Tami Haynes
305 Airport Road
Stevensville MT 59870
Petitioner Pro Se
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
In re the Marriage of Tami Haynes, Petitioner
and
Carson Haynes, Respondent Cause No. DR-14-186/13
Dept. No. 1 (Hon. Jeffrey H. Langton)
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage.
Title to and interest in the following real property will be involved in this action: none.
Dated this 17th day of June, 2015.
/s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk.
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Request for Bids
Installation of Sewer Service Tie In
The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners are calling for bids for the installation of a Sewer Service Tie In at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds located at 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, Montana. A current Community Transportation Enhancement Project (CTEP – Project No. 8782/STPE 41(69) is underway which includes a restroom. This restroom will need sewer service tie in to the City of Hamilton sewer system. Sealed bids must be submitted by July 29th. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for services with Ravalli County with a completion of work by August 21, 2015.
For a full Request for Bid which includes Scope of Service, Bidding and Award Process, contact the Commissioner’s Office through the following venues: Phone: 406-375-6500; Email: gwiles@rc.mt.gov; Address: 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, MT.
Glenda Wiles
Commissioners Administrative Assistant
CTEP Administrator
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Request for Proposals
Asphalt Seal Coat
The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt seal coat to be conducted throughout various County roads in Ravalli County
Proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite C, (Second Floor) Hamilton, MT. 59840 until 4:00 p.m. August 5, 2015. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 9:00 a.m. on August 6, 2015 in the Commissioners Conference Room (Third Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT.
For a copy of the Full Request for Proposal and Specifications for the construction seal, contact the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT. during regular business hours or by calling 406-363-2733.
For questions concerning the Request for Proposal process, contact Glenda Wiles at the Ravalli County Commissioners Office – 406-375-6500.
Glenda M. Wiles
Commissioners Administrative Assistant
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY DECLARING THE RAVALLI COUNTY EAST AND AIRPORT AREA AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENT AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ravalli County will hold a public meeting to consider the Resolution of Necessity and Statement of Infrastructure Deficiency for an area including the Ravalli County Airport and other contiguous parcels, on August 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana.
A Resolution of Necessity is a finding that an infrastructure deficient area exists within the county and that infrastructure improvement of the area is necessary for the welfare of the residents of the county.
The area under consideration includes the Ravalli County Airport and other contiguous parcels, including approximately 420 acres generally located in Sections 19, 20, 29 & 30, T 6 N, R 20 W, S1/2SW1/4SW1/4 Section 20, T6N, R20W, S1/2N1/2SW1/4SW1/4 Section 20, T6N, R20W, Sections 19, 20, 29 & 30, T 6 N, R 20 W, Ravalli County, Montana.
All interested persons will be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed resolution. Comments may be given orally at the meeting, submitted electronically by emailing to gwiles@rc.mt.gov, or submitted in writing mailed to County Commissioners Administrative Assistance, 215 South 4th St, Suite A, Hamilton, MT 59840.
For additional information, contact Julie Foster, Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, 274 Old Corvallis Rd. Suite A, Hamilton, MT 59840, 406-375-9416. The resolution may be reviewed at 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana.
Attest: Glenda Wiles, Ravalli County Commissioners Administrative Assistance
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Public Hearing
For Ravalli County Final Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. The public hearing is anticipated to run through the day and may continue on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The preliminary annual operative budget for Fiscal Year 2016 and the budget is on file and open for inspection in the Ravalli County Commissioners Office located at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, (third floor), Hamilton, Montana. The final budget will be approved and adopted by Resolution On August 27, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500, email at commissioners@rc.mt.gov or at the above address.
Glenda Wiles
Commissioners Administrative Assistant
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Legal Notice
The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for proposed work along Stevensville Cutoff Road and within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The project to be performed by Charter Communications will install two new underground conduits and associated equipment for the placement of fiber optic utility lines. The project is located along Stevensville Cutoff Road west of Stevensville, in Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 20 West, Ravalli County. Information regarding these applications is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday August 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #’s FA-15-08).
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Legal Notice
The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will conduct a Public Hearing to receive citizen comment on a petition to Vacate Amended Subdivision Plat No. 616930. The property is a portion of Block 1, Summerdale Orchards, located in the NW ¼ of Section 26, T7N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The owners are Bitterroot Ranch, LLC, represented by John Kellogg of Professional Consultants, Inc. (PCI)
Information describing the petition is available for inspection at the Planning Office, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. The Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 13th, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public hearing will be considered in the decision on to Vacate AP 616930.
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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT
An audit of the affairs of the Florence-Carlton School District #15-6, Florence, Montana, has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, P.c. Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that the audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Florence-Carlton School District Office, 5602 Old Hwy. 93, Florence, MT 59833 and that Florence-Carlton School will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request.
Sincerely,
Jessica Pyelte
Business Manager
Florence-Carlton School
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LEGAL NOTICE
Ann Groff, Victor, Montana, and Kay Clevidence, Stevensville, Montana, intend to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to retain 25 percent or more of the voting shares and thereby control of Farmers State Financial Corporation (“Corporation”), Victor, Montana. In addition, Ryan Clevidence, Lolo, Montana, and Sara Clevidence, Lolo, Montana, intend to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for retroactive permission to join the Groff‐Clevidence family control group which controls 25 percent or more of Corporation. Corporation controls Farmers State Bank, Victor, Montana. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the notice.
You are invited to submit comments in writing on the notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Attention: Application Officer, Division of Supervision, Regulation and Credit, P.O. Box 291, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480‐0291. The comment period will not end before August 12, 2015 and may be somewhat longer. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the notice, contact Jacquelyn K. Brunmeier, Assistant Vice President, at (612) 204‐5061. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the notice if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STEVENSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2015
7:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public meeting on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Town Council Chambers, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, for the purpose of discussing 1) proposed water and sewer utility rate increases (indicated below), and 2) proposed plan to assist lower income seniors with water/sewer utility rate assistance.
Proposed Water O&M Rate Increase
3/4” line – $13.11 increase, $.38/mo
1” line – $23.48 increase, $.68/mo
1.5” line – $52.46 increase, $1.53/mo
2” line – $93.64 increase, $2.73/mo
Proposed Sewer O&M Rate Increase
3/4” line – $28.08 increase, $.82/mo
1” line – $50.22 increase, $1.46/mo
1.5” line – $112.23 increase, $3.27/mo
2” line – $200.32 increase, $5.83/mo
All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their
opinions regarding the proposed rate increases and assistance plan.
Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by emailing Town Clerk at
c1erk@townofstevensville.com or contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271.
Attest: Stacy Bartlett, Town Clerk
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