Legals for May, 1 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, INVESTIGATION, AND LAB SERVICES. The City of Libby is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified geotechnical engineering firms for a comprehensive geotechnical investigation and analysis services for the Lower Flower Creek Reservoir Embankment Disaster Recovery (DR) Project for which the City of Libby is receiving state and federal disaster assistance funding. Minimum requirements include previous experience in drilling, in-situ testing, laboratory analysis, and preparation of geotechnical engineering reports for dam or embankment projects. The lead Geotechnical Engineer shall be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Montana with demonstrated experience in dam embankment investigation and evaluation. The full RFQ requirements can be located at cityoflibby.com under “How do I” then “Applications”, picked up at Libby city hall, or emailed by request from [email protected] or [email protected]. The selection of the successful firm(s) will be based on an evaluation of the written responses and an interview if the City deems the latter is necessary. The award will be made to the most qualified firm whose submittal is deemed most advantageous to the City, all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Please contact Scott Dunkelberger, P.E., between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday at (406) 443-3962 or [email protected] to request additional information for this RFQ, as needed. Three (3) paper copies and/or one electronic copy of the SOQ must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, and should be submitted to the City of Libby, PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923, delivered to City Hall at 952 E Spruce St. in Lbby, or via email to [email protected]. Please state “Geotech Engineering Services” on the outside of the response package or subject line of the email. The city of Libby reserves the right to reject any and all Qualifications not meeting the requirements of this Request for Qualifications for geotechnical engineering, investigation, and lab services. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 1 & 8, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY.  TO:  George J. McCormick  10237 Maple, Hayden, Idaho 83835  George J. McCormick  2707 N. Fruitland Ln Apt F40, Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815-9377  George J. McCormick c/o Margaret A. McCormick  1043 US Highway 2, Troy, MT 59935-8780  Current Occupant  NHN Old US Highway 2 N, Troy, Montana 59935    Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest:  Assessor number: 1176  Lot 3 of Number 101 Subdivision, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Plat No. 6396 S21, T33 N, R34 W ACRES 25.63  2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30, 2022.  3. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023.  4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Zebra 2022 Holdings LLC, 6004 Liebig Ave, Bronx, NY 10471.  5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is:  TAXES: $389.71  PENALTY: $6.76  INTEREST: $20.00  COST: $246.00  TOTAL: $662.47  6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires.  7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 1, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires.  8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lincoln County Treasurer, 512 California Ave, Room 101, Libby, MT 59923, (406) 283-2400.  FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED  ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN:  1. The address of the interested party is unknown.  2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance.  3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.  DATED at Bronx, New York this 1st day of May, 2026.  s/ Ohad Bukai IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 1 & 8, 2026. MNAXLP