David T. Markette
Dustin M. Chouinard
MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C.
601 S. First Street
P.O. Box 515
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1110
marklaw@cybernet1.com
Attorneys for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM SAMUEL WILLIAMS, JR., Deceased.
Probate No.: DP-16-27
Dept. No. 1, Jeffrey H. Langton
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 Donna Williams, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Markette & Chouinard, P.C, 601 S. First Street, P.O. Box 515, Hamilton, Montana 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 11th day of March, 2016.
/s/ Donna L Williams, Personal Representative
/s/ David T. Markette, Attorney for Personal Representative
DATED this 11th day of March, 2016.
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Jennifer B. Lint
Boatwright Law Office, P.C.
1091 South First Street
Hamilton, MT  59840
(406) 375-1385
Attorney for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IDELAH DALTON, also known as IDA DALTON, Deceased.
Case No.: DP-16-29
Dept. No. 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 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 S. Kay Warren, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Boatwright Law Office, 1091 S. First Street, Hamilton, MT  59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
DATED this 16th day of March, 2016.
/s/  S. Kay Warren, Personal Representative
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE FRIES, Deceased.
Cause No. DP-16-30
Department No. 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 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 Carrie Elizabeth Van Dyke and Travis Van Dyke, the Co-Personal Representatives, 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.
DATED this 17th day of March, 2016.
/s/Carrie Elizabeth Van Dyke, Co-Personal Representative
/s/Travis Van Dyke, Co-Personal Representative
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Alex Beal, Esq.
Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC
217 North 3rd Street, Suite J
Hamilton, MT  59840
(406) 363-6330
Attorney for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BUFORD W. SNODGRASS, Deceased.
Cause No.: DP-2016-17
Dept. 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 the Personal Representative, Frederick W. Snodgrass, return receipt requested, c/o Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC, 217 North Third Street, Suite J, Hamilton, MT  59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
DATED this 28th day of February, 2016.
/s/ Alex Beal, Attorney for P.R.
/s/ Frederick W. Snodgrass, Personal Representative
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David T. Markette
Dustin M. Chouinard
MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C.
601 S. First Street
P.O. Box 515
Hamilton, MT 59840
363-1110
DavidM@mcpcattorneys.com
Attorneys for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARRY M. SOLON, Deceased.
Probate No.: DP-16-32
Dept. 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 Darlene Gramza and Ray Gramza, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Markette & Chouinard, P.C, 601 S. First Street, P.O. Box 515, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
We declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.
DATED this 16th day of March, 2016.
/s/ Darlene Gramza, Co-Personal Representative
/s/ Ray Gramza, Co-Personal Representative
/s/ David T. Markette, Attorney for Personal Representative
DATED this 16th day of March, 2016.
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Cathy L Scholtens
3605 Hillside Place
Stevensville, MT 59870
Executor/Trustee of Snyder Living Trust
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Myrl Lena Snyder, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Executor 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 be mailed to Cathy Scholtens, the Executor, return receipt requested, at 3605 Hillside Place, Stevensville, MT 59870.
DATED this 4th day of April 2016
Cathy Scholtens, Executor
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MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
In the Matter of the Name Change of Eugene Lorne Moran Jr., Eugene Lorne Moran Jr. , Petitioner
Cause No. DV-16-121/3
Dept. No. 1, Jeffrey H. Langton
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE
This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Eugene Lorne Moran Jr. to Eugene Lorne Morin Jr.
The hearing will be on May 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.
Dated this 28th day of March, 2016.
/s/Paige Trautwein, Clerk of Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of Ravalli County Courthouse located at 205 Bedford, Hamilton, Montana 59840 the following described real property situated in Ravalli County, Montana:
LOT 5A, Amended Subdivision Plat No. 561735, DVN Commercial Subdivision, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Julian A. Milton, Jr. & Kenneth Dale, Grantors conveyed said real property to Alex Beal, Esq., as Trustee, to secure an obligation to PENSCO Trust Company FBO Cory J. Schuck IRA, by Montana Trust Indenture dated October 25, 2010, and recorded November 9, 2010, as Document 637087, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Ravalli County, Hamilton, Montana.
The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Montana Trust Indenture for failure to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $575.00, beginning June 1, 2015, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan.  The total amount due on this obligation as of February 22, 2016 is $204,036.18 principal, interest at the rate of 8.00%, the amount outstanding today totaling $938.96, and other fees, expenses, and advances to date, plus accruing interest at the rate of $44.69 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced or incurred.
The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor.  If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Montana Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.
Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.
The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks, or cashier’s checks).  The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.
The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee’s sale, may pay to the Beneficiary or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Montana Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default.
The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.
DATED this 22nd day of February, 2016.
/s/ Alex Beal
Alex Beal, Esq., Trustee
Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC
217 N. 3rd St., Ste J
Hamilton, MT 59840
STATE OF MONTANA
: ss.
County of Ravalli
On this 22nd day of February, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Alex Beal, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written.
/s/ William J. Nelson
Notary Public for the State of Montana
(SEAL)
Residing at Hamilton, Montana
My commission expires May 5, 2016.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of Ravalli County Courthouse located at 205 Bedford, Hamilton, Montana 59840 the following described real property situated in Ravalli County, Montana:
A tract of land located in Government Lot 2, Section 6, Township 2 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, described as follows:
Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Section 6, Township 2 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., and Section 31, Township 3 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M.; thence S.47°19’30” East 1368.91 feet to a point on the west right of way of U.S. Highway 93 and the true point of beginning; thence S.60°09’ West 248.80 feet to a point; thence N.13°00’ West 272.90 feet to a point; thence N.0°53’ East 443.04 feet to a point on the west right of way of U.S. Highway 93; thence S.24°48’ East 644.50 feet along said west right of way to the true point of beginning, and all according to Certificate of Survey No. 34.
Deed Reference: Book 221 Deeds, page 282.
Milton Harshbarger, Grantor, conveyed said real property to Martin King, Esq., as Trustee, to secure an obligation to First Security Bank of Missoula, Hamilton Branch, by Montana Trust Indenture dated June 23, 2011, and recorded June 27, 2011 as Document 644096, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Ravalli County, Hamilton, Montana.  Christopher B. Swartley, Esq. was designated as Successor Trustee on June 18, 2014, by Document 678663 recorded June 20, 2014.  The beneficial interest was assigned by First Security Bank of Missoula, Hamilton Branch, to Cory J. Schuck on March 24, 2015 by Document 686330, recorded April 1, 2015.  The beneficial interest was assigned by Cory J. Schuck to Trapper Peak Winery, LLC on May 7, 2015, by Document 687477, recorded on May 7, 2015. Alex Beal, Esq. was designated as Successor Trustee on March 7, 2016 by Document 696495, recorded March 9, 2016.
The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Montana Trust Indenture for failure to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $644.61, beginning February 2, 2014, and each month subsequent.  The total amount due on this obligation as of March 28, 2016 is $76,016.63 principal, interest (since January 16, 2014) at the rate of 7.50%, the amount outstanding today totaling $12,534.23, and other fees, expenses, and advances to date, plus accruing interest at the rate of $15.61 per diem, late charges in the amount of $837.98, and other costs and fees that may be advanced or incurred.
The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor.  If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Montana Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.
Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.
The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks, or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.
The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee’s sale, may pay to the Beneficiary or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Montana Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default.
The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.
DATED this 28th day of March, 2016.
/s/ Alex Beal, Esq., Trustee
Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC
217 N. 3rd St., Ste J
Hamilton, MT 59840
STATE OF MONTANA    )
: ss.
County of Ravalli    )
On this 28th day of March, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Alex Beal, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written.
/s/ William J. Nelson
Notary Public for the State of Montana
(SEAL)
Residing at Hamilton, Montana
My commission expires May 5, 2016.
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Harold V. Dye
Dye & Moe, P.L.L.P.
120 Hickory St, Suite B
Missoula MT 59801-1820
Attorney for Plaintiff
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
VICKI ELIZABETH SLATE, Plaintiff
v.
THORNTON FINANCIAL SERVICES; RECOVERY PARTNERS II, LLC, THORNTON FINANCIAL SERVICES; RECOVERY PARTNERS II, LLC, and all their Heirs, Devisees, Administrators, Executors, Assigns or Successors in Interest, and All Other Persons, Unknown, Claiming Or Who Might Claim Any Rights, Title, Estate, or Interest In, or Lien or Encumbrance Upon, the Real Property Described in the Complaint or Any Part Thereof Adverse to Plaintiff’s Ownership or Any Cloud upon Plaintiff’s Title Thereto, Whether Such Claim or Possible Claim Be Present or Contingent, Including Any Claim or Possible Claim of Dower, Inchoate or Accrued, Defendants.
Cause No. DV-15-469
Dept. No. 2, James A. Haynes
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN, GREETING:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the office of he 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 Plaintiff’s attorney within 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 for the purpose of quieting title to lands situated in Ravalli County, Montana, and described as follows:
Lot 35, Antigone Acres Subdivision Ravalli County, Montana according to the official recorded plat thereof
Commonly known as 224 Antigone Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of March, 2016.
Paige Trautwein, Clerk of Court
By: /s/ Mary Sawyer, Deputy.
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David T. Markette
Dustin M. Chouinard
MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C.
601 S. First Street
P.O. Box 515
Hamilton, MT 59840
363-1110
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
MARCIA BABOWICZ, Plaintiff
v.
GARY SHATZER; FARMERS STATE BANK, a Montana corporation, and/or ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA, a Montana corporation, and/or ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; and all persons, known or unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants.
Cause No. DV-16-122
Dept. No. 1
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION (QUIET TITLE, PARTITION, AND BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT)
THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN, GREETING:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint 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 Plaintiff’s attorney within 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 for the purpose of quieting title to lands situated in Ravalli County, State of Montana, described as follows:
Property 1:
A tract of land on Lots 1 and 2 of Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 21 West, M.M. described as follows:
Beginning at southwest corner of Lot 2, Section 2; thence east 1570 feet and north 250 feet to point of beginning of tract to be described; thence east 400 feet; thence north 300 feet; thence west 400 feet and thence south 300 feet to place of beginning.
TOGETHER WITH a 20 foot road right of way along south side of Lots 2 and 1 to above tract described for ingress and egress.
Property 2:
Tract C, Certificate of Survey No. 597362-CT, Ravalli County, Montana.
TOGETHER WITH 60 foot road and utility easements shown on the plat across the Tract B and the northern 30’ of the parcel lying south of Tract B.
TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO a 60’ by 60’ easement in the northwest corner of Tract C, then along the northern 60’ of Tract A for road and utility purposes to Tract C and property lying to the north.
SUBJECT TO an easement for road and utilities as shown on COS #3585.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of March, 2016.
Paige Trautwein, Clerk of Court
By: /s/ Donica Broomfield, Deputy Clerk.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
BLACK DOT VENTURES, LLC, PLAINTIFF
VS.
JEFFERY WAYNE FINSLEY AND F3MONTANA, LLC., DEFENDANTS
JEFFERY WAYNE FINSLEY AND F3MONTANA, LLC, THIRD PARTY DEFENDANTS
V.
MARK FINSLEY, THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT
YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE a Public Auction is to be held on the 20th day of May, 2016, at 12:00 pm, at the Ravalli City Justice Center, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana for the following real property:
Lots One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine, Block Twenty-One, Riverview, in Ravalli County, Montana, according to the plat thereof. Home address on the property is 701 North Second Street, Hamilton.
This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, together with costs of the sale and other costs allowed by the court. Terms are 10% of final bid price due at sale and remainder in 15 days. Sale of property is “as is” with bidders to perform their own due diligence. This sale is being held in accordance with the Order Approving Stipulation and Sale of Real Property signed by James A. Haynes, District Judge on February 16th, 2016.
Sale conducted by:
David T. Markette, Attorney
601 S. First Street
Hamilton, Montana 59840
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SECTION 1.1
INVITATION TO BID
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
STEVENSVILLE AIRPORT
STEVENSVILLE, MONTANA
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at 1:00 p.m., local time on April 19, 2016 by the Town of Stevensville at Town Hall, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870 for the construction of “Airport Improvements” to include the following:
Runway 12-30 Reconstruction Project
This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials and labor to complete this project.
Bids must be sealed and delivered:
Town of Stevensville
Attn:  Mr. Paul Ludington – Mayor
206 Buck Street
PO Box 30
Stevensville, MT 59870
at or before 1:00 p.m., local time on April 19, 2016, and marked “Bid for Airport Improvements at the Stevensville Airport.”  The bidder’s name, address and state Contractor’s Registration Number shall appear in the lower left hand corner of the envelope.
Bid Bond.  All bids must be accompanied by lawful monies of the United States or a Cashier’s Check, a Certified Check, Bid Bond, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, drawn and issued by a National Banking Association located in the State of Montana, or by any Banking Corporation incorporated under the Laws of the State of Montana, in an amount equal to not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid, payable to the order of the Town of Stevensville as liquidated damages in the event said successful bidder shall fail or refuse to execute the contract in accordance with the terms of his bid.
Performance and Payment Bond.  After a contract is awarded, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a separate Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract.
Contract Documents.  The Contract Documents consisting of Project Plans and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained by either electronic documents on-line.  A hard copy is available (for viewing only) at the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 3011 Palmer Street, Missoula, MT 59808.  Contact person for this project is Shaun P. Shea, PE.  Mr. Shea can be contacted at (406) 542.8880.
Electronic Transfer:  Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Manual, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website www.m-m.net by clicking on the Project Bidding link and selecting this project from the project list.  Documents can only be viewed on the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website, and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing.  To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, to obtain the Bid Proposal Packet, and to be placed on the planholder’s list, click Download Project PDF and sign on to QuestCDN.com.  Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $20.00.  Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email info@questcdn.com for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
The Bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.
Funding for This Contract is Federally Assisted.  Contractors at every tier must comply with applicable federal requirements including but not limited to: the Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, as contained in the bid documents.
Title VI Solicitation Notice.  The Town of Stevensville, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Davis Bacon.  The Contractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor as referenced in the Contract.
Contractor Registration.  Contractors and any subcontractors doing work on this project will require registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.  Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604-8011.  Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-800-556-6694.  Contractors are required to have been registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding on this project.
Non-Segregated Facilities.  The successful bidder is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Requirement.  The proposed contract is under subject to 41 CFR § 60-1.4 and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions.  A Contractor having 50 or more employees and his subcontractors having 50 or more employees and who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the specifications. To be eligible for award each bidder must comply with the affirmative action requirements which are contained in these specifications.
DBE Requirement.  The Town of Stevensville has established an overall DBE goal for the year.  Under this contract, the Town is adopting a race-neutral means of facilitating DBE participation.  The bidder shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract.  The bidder shall carry out all applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts
As required by 49 CFR Part 26, the Town is required to create a bidders list, consisting of information about all DBE and non-DBE firms that bid or quote on DOT-assisted contracts.  The purpose of this requirement is to allow use of the bidders list approach to calculating future overall DBE goals.  As per the requirements of the Proposal section, all Prime Bidders submitting bids on this project must submit, with their bid, a list including the name, address, and DBE/non-DBE status of all subcontractors and suppliers that bid or quote for work under this contract.  Failure to provide this information, as outlined in the Proposal section, will make the bidder non-prior to bidding on this project.
Non-Segregated Facilities.  The successful bidder is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Requirement.  The proposed contract is under subject to 41 CFR § 60-1.4 and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions.  A Contractor having 50 or more employees and his subcontractors having 50 or more employees and who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the specifications. To be eligible for award each bidder must comply with the affirmative action requirements which are contained in these specifications.
DBE Requirement.  The Town of Stevensville has established an overall DBE goal for the year.  Under this contract, the Town is adopting a race-neutral means of facilitating DBE participation.  The bidder shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract.  The bidder shall carry out all applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts
As required by 49 CFR Part 26, the Town is required to create a bidders list, consisting of information about all DBE and non-DBE firms that bid or quote on DOT-assisted contracts.  The purpose of this requirement is to allow use of the bidders list approach to calculating future overall DBE goals.  As per the requirements of the Proposal section, all Prime Bidders submitting bids on this project must submit, with their bid, a list including the name, address, and DBE/non-DBE status of all subcontractors and suppliers that bid or quote for work under this contract.  Failure to provide this information, as outlined in the Proposal section, will make the bidder non-responsive and not eligible for award of the contract.
Funding and Award.  This contract will be funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Therefore, award of the Contract by the Sponsor will be made subject to concurrence of FAA.  Bidders may not withdraw Proposals for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening date.
Pre-Bid Conference.  The Pre-Bid Conference is hereby established at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Town Hall, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana.  A tour of the work site at the Stevensville Airport will be conducted following the Pre-Bid Conference.
Signed: /s/ Paul Ludington
Mayor
Town of Stevensville
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NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, April 14th, 2016
6:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Stevensville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM at the Town Council Chambers, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, 59870 for the purpose of considering a Franchise Renewal Agreement with Charter Communications for cable services provided within the Town of Stevensville.
Comments may be given orally at the hearing, submitted in writing via email to clerk@townofstevensville.com or U.S. mail to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville MT 59870 before 3:00 pm April 14th, 2016.
Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk at 406-777-5271, ext. 2.
Attest: Stacy Bartlett, Town Clerk.
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Resolution for Sale of Personal Property
Lone Rock Board of Trustees
WHEREAS, Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, provides in pertinent part: (1) Whenever the trustees of a district determine that a site, building, or any other real or personal property of the district is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district, the trustees may sell or otherwise dispose of the real or personal property. If a decision to sell or dispose of property is made, the trustees shall adopt a resolution to sell or otherwise dispose of the district real or personal property because it is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or
unsuitable for the school purposes of the district. (2) The resolution may not become effective for 14 days after the notice required in subsection (3) is made. (3) The trustees shall provide notice of the resolution in the manner required for school elections in 20-20-204.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, the Board of Trustees of Lone Rock School District No. 13, has found that the attached list of personal property is obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for school purposes;
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16. Box of misc. PCI & ISA internal desktop PC cards, 17. Two boxes of misc. Cords
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Lone Rock School District No. 13, shall place the preceding real property on the open market, advertise the personal property as being for sale and sell the same if a qualified buyer makes an acceptable offer to the District:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with District practice and as required by Sections 20-6-604 and 20-20-204, Montana Code Annotated, this Resolution shall be posted in three different places in the district and published in the Ravalli Republic and Bitterroot Star, the newspapers of general circulation in the District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the resolution shall become effective fourteen (14) days after such publication and posting if, in accordance with Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, no taxpayer appeals this Resolution prior to March 31, 2016, by filing a verified petition with the Clerk of the District Court setting out in detail the objections to the adoption of the Resolution or the disposal of the property and serving a copy of such petition upon the School District.
DATED this 15th day of March, 2016
Board of Trustees, Lone Rock School District
By: Nancy Preston, Chairperson of the Board
ATTEST: Jeannie Morgan, Clerk of the Board
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of Lone Rock School District No. 13, Ravalli County, State of Montana that the Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, by mail ballot. Ballots may be returned to the following locations, at the following times:
Prior to Election Day
Place: Ravalli County Election Office, 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT
Times: 8am to 5pm
On Election Day
Place: Ravalli County Election Office, 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT
Times: 7am to 8pm
Electors will consider the following issues at the election:
(2) Trustee(s) to be elected for a (3) year term,
A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot be mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration card. The district clerk/election administrator’s office is located at:
215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT.
If you miss this regular registration deadline (30 days prior to the election), you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on election day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before election day, you may complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the district voting location on election day to pick up and vote a ballot. The county election office is located at:
215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT.
DATED this 31st  day of March, 2016
Jeannie Morgan, District Clerk
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