Legals for November, 3 2026

INVITATION TO BID  TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT  TROY, MONTANA  DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees for the Troy School District No. 1 will receive sealed bids for the DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT, as specified in the Contract Documents. This is a construction bid to complete Phase I of the track as outlined in the construction drawings and estimates. The scope of work consists of removal of the current track, and grading and paving of the new track. Other items included in the construction bid include replacement of two football lights, curbing, and restorative seeding. These locations will be discussed in a site visit. Further, all associated work is included, as required within the Contract Documents. Sealed bids will be accepted at  the Troy School District Office located at 501 E. Kalispell Avenue, Troy, MT 59935 or PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935, Attn: Maintenance Director, Keith Haggerty until January 9, 2027 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bidders shall clearly mark the envelope “SEALED BID – DISTRICT TRACK PROJECT.” Bids will only be accepted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.  A pre-bid conference and site inspection will be held by appointment with the Troy School  District Maintenance Director, Keith Haggerty.  Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid, as defined by state law. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of bid receipt. The successful bidder will furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and must meet the requirements of all local, state, and federal  statutes include prevailing wage and hiring preferences. Each bidder and Contractor is required to have a current and valid Montana Contractor’s Registration and Montana Contractor’s License, as applicable, in the proper classification for the work bid, and such registration and license must remain valid throughout the period of the contract. Bids must fully comply with all requirements indicated in the Contract Documents.  The Troy School District No. 1 reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to waive any and/or all informalities or technicalities, and to act in the best interest of the Troy School District No. 1.  Board of Trustees  Troy School District No. 1  PO Box 867  Troy, MT 59935  PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 27, November 3 & 10, 2026. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF 2026 REAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE All 2026 real property tax bills in Lincoln County have been mailed. Please check your bills carefully. When making payments please remit your stubs; for inquiries, please provide your taxpayer number from your statement. If you have not received your tax statement, please contact the Lincoln County Treasurer’s office immediately at 406-283-2401. The first half of all 2026 Lincoln County real property taxes levied and assessed are due and payable before 5:00 pm on November 30, 2026. Unless the first half is paid by this date, the amount payable is delinquent and draws interest at a rate of 5/6 of 1% a month from the time of delinquency paid and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty (MCA 15-16-101). The second half of all 2026 Lincoln County mobile home taxes are due and payable before 5:00 pm on November 30, 2026. Unless the second half is paid by this date, the amount payable is delinquent and draws interest at a rate of 5/6 of 1% a month from the time of delinquency paid and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty (MCA 15-16-101). Payment may be made in person or mailed to the Lincoln County Treasurer, 512 California Avenue, Libby MT 59923. Over the counter credit card payments may be made using Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. A fee of 1.995% plus $1.25 per transaction is charged. If you wish to make on-line payments using a credit card please log on to www.lincolncountymt.us/treasurer-home or call 1-800-272-9829 and enter jurisdiction code #3612. A 3% fee is charged when using this service. Sedaris Carlberg Lincoln County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN The Western News November 3 & 10, 2026. MNAXLP