Legals for May, 8 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

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS May 5, 2025 Attention Parents/Guardians, Former Students, Eligible (Adult) Students: According to school board policy, Troy Public Schools hereby gives notice that Special Education records are no longer needed to provide educational services to individuals with disabilities who were enrolled in the district as a student for the 2020/2021 school year and have since left the district. The district will destroy these Special Education records (by shredding them) in 45 days. Destruction of these records is the best protection against improper and unauthorized disclosure. Please be aware that if you have Special Education records on file with the school district, these records may be needed for social security benefits or for other purposes in the future. If you wish to review the file or keep the file for your own records, please make the request to the Special Services office within 45 calendar days. Destruction of these records will begin July 1, 2026. To request a copy of your records before July 1, 2026 please contact: Denikka Miller at 406-295-4520 ext: 2111 [email protected] P.O. Box 867 Troy, MT 59935 PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 8, 2026. MNAXLP

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NW Services, LLC’s Application for Class D Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Docket 2026.01.011 May 6, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing 1. On February 9, 2026, NW Services, LLC (“NW Services”) submitted its finalized Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”). In its Application, NW Services requests to provide roll-off dumpster services for construction and residential waste between all points and places within Flathead County. Evergreen Disposal, Inc., L&L Site Services, Inc. d/b/a Grizzly Disposal & Recycling, and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Montana all protested NW Services’ Application and are all parties in this proceeding. 2. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Application. The public hearing will commence on May 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., in the North Fork Meeting Room at the Hampton Inn, 1140 Highway 2 West, Kalispell, Montana, and continue day-to-day as necessary through 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2026. The Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov/livestream) will have a link to a live stream of the hearing. 3. The hearing is for the purpose of receiving evidence (testimony and exhibits) addressing NW Services’ Application. Testimony will be subject to crossexamination. The Commission will evaluate NW Services’ Application and evidence presented by the parties based on applicable legal standards. If after the hearing, the Commission finds from the evidence that public convenience and necessity require authorization of NW Services’ proposed service or any part thereof, the 2026.01.011 Notice of Public Hearing 2 Commission will issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity. The parties may waive formal proceedings pursuant to Montana Code Annotated § 2-4-603. 4. The Commission will provide an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of each hearing day. Comment may be provided in person, by telephone, or by videoconference. Commenters participating remotely must sign up to receive participation instructions. To sign up, please contact the Commission at (800) 646- 6150 or [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before you intend to comment. All comments received will be public records. Thus, personal or private information should not be included in comments. Any person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to provide public comment or to attend or participate in the hearing should contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150. 5. Copies of NW Services’ Application are publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket 2026.01.011. Copies may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings in contested cases are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help. 6. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4, of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 3, of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED May 6, 2026. /s/ Terisa Oomens Hearing Examiner PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 8, 2026. MNAXLP