One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Bradley e. dugdale
Bosch, Kuhr, Dugdale, Martin
& Kaze, PLLP
Attorneys at Law
PO Box 7152
Havre, Montana 59501
Phone: (406)265-6706
Attorneys for Personal Representative
MONTANA SEVENTEENTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,
COUNTY OF PHILLIPS
Probate No. DP-2017-10
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF EVA OXARART,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed personal representatives of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased 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 representatives, return
receipt requested, at Box 7152, Havre, Montana 59501, or filed with the
Clerk of the above court.
DATED THIS 8th day of May, 2017.
/s/ Milton Oxarart
Milton Oxarart
Personal Representative
/s/ Gregory Oxarart
Gregory Oxarart
Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2017)
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CALL FOR BIDS
CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Phillips County, hereby invites for bid, congregate and home delivered meals for the elderly for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The County Commissioners have determined the minimum cost to provide this service under this contract must be at least $5.00 per plate. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer and meet one-third of the RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and at a time mutually agreed upon by the two parties, using the following meal pattern:
meat or alternate--three edible ounces
vegetables and fruit – 3 servings
vegetable serving – 1 cup leafy greens or ½ cup cooked
fruit serving – ½ cup or 1 serving
grains – 2 servings (whole grains: 100% whole wheat breads, pastas, brown rice)
dessert--one-serving
milk or dairy equivalent – 1 serving
coffee or hot tea
The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site should be accessible to the people with disabilities. The bid for the Home Delivered Meals to Malta residents will be included in the Congregate Meal bid at $1.00 more per meal. Home delivered meals are to include using Styrofoam containers provided by caterer. Bids must be received in the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Phillips County Courthouse, P.O. Box 360, Malta, MT 59538 by 1:30 p.m. on Monday June 5, 2017. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietitian. Phillips County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Phillips County.
PHILLIPS COUNTY HEREBY ALSO INVITES FOR BID,
meals delivered to the jail for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The County Commissioners have determined the minimum cost to provide this service under this contract must be at least $5.00 per plate. Meals will be served at a time mutually agreed upon by the two parties, using the above meal pattern. The noon meals are to be delivered to the jail. The evening meals will be picked up. The bid for the jail meals is to include using Styrofoam containers provided by caterer. Bids must meet above specifications as to safety and sanitation as well as to caterer responsibilities. Bids must be received in the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Phillips County Courthouse, P.O. Box 360 Malta, MT 59538 by 1:30 p.m. on Monday June 5, 2017. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. Phillips County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Phillips County.
Please mark “congregate meal bid” or “jail meal bid” on outside of envelope.
If you have any questions call the Commissioners Office at 654-2429.
(Published by Phillips County News 5/17, 5/24/2017)
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Accepting Bids
The Phillips County 4-H Council is now accepting written bids for management of the 4-H Concession Stand at the Phillips County Fair. Bids should be submitted to the Phillips County 4-H Council, PO Box 430, Malta 59538. Due date is June 5, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Phillips County Extension Office
at 654-2543.
(Published by Phillips County News 5/24, 5/31/2017)
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PETITION FOR AUTO GATE
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, a petition signed by several residents and taxpayers of PHILLIPS COUNTY was presented to the Board requesting
A hearing will be held on said petition on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Phillips County Courthouse, at which time anyone may appear either for or against the said petition.
Dated this 15th day of May 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Marian S. Ereaux, CLERK
(Published by Phillips County News 5/24, 5/31/2017)
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NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED TO STACIE SIMANTON
TO: Marshall Kline, Clarence Kline, Benjamin Kline and Billie Jean Hill
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:
Lot 19 of Block 7 of Trafton’s Third Addition to the Town of Malta as
shown by the official plat thereof on file and of record in the office of
the Clerk and Recorder of Phillips County, Montana.
2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2014, on June 1, 2015, and June 1, 2016.
3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax sale held on July 16, 2014, for 2013 taxes, July 16, 2015 for 2014 taxes, and July 15, 2016 for 2015 taxes.
4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax sale, by the County of Phillips, Court House, Malta, Phillips County, Montana 59538.
5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Stacie Simanton, of P.O. Box 1484, Malta, Montana 59538.
6. As of the date of this Notice, the amount of tax due is:
Taxes: $2,640.04
Penalty: $ 44.58
Interest: $ 215.40
TOTAL: $2,900.02
7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by August 30, 2017, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired.
8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 30, 2017, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a Tax Deed, a Tax Deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a Tax Deed.
9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the Tax Deed is: Phillips County Treasurer, Court House, Malta, Montana 59538, telephone number (406)654-1742.
FURTHER, NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN:
1. The addresses of the above interested parties are unknown.
2. The published Notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax
deed issuance.
3. The interested parties’ rights in the property may be in jeopardy.
DATED at Malta, Montana this 12th day of May 2017.
/s/ Stacie Simanton
Stacie Simanton
STATE OF MONTANA :ss County of Phillips
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 12th day of May 2017, by Stacie Simanton.
/s/ Cindi Salveson
Notary’s Signature
Cindi Salveson
Printed Name of Notary
(Published by Phillips County News 5/24, 5/31/2017)
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Notice to Phillips County Voters
Over 1600 absentee ballots have been mailed to Phillips County voters for the upcoming Special Federal Election Thursday, May 25, 2017. If you wish to have an absentee ballot mailed to you, please contact the Elections Office at 654-2423 for more information. Absentee ballots are available until noon, Wednesday, May 25, 2017. All absentee ballots must be received at the Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, May 25, 2017 for your vote to count.
If you are have recently moved to Phillips County and would like to register to vote for this election, you will need to appear in person at the Election Office located in the Courthouse with proper identification.
Please be aware that all polling places have been moved to the Malta Courthouse Atrium on the Lower Level. No polls will be open in Dodson, Saco, Whitewater or Zortman. All voters may vote at the Courthouse from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, May 25, 2017. If you have questions, regarding this election, please call the Election Office, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Courthouse is accessible.
Polling Place Precinct Thursday May 25, 2017
Courthouse Atrium Lower Level, Malta - ALL Precincts 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2-N – Dodson North & Town
2-S – Dodson South
5 – Zortman
6 - Landusky
7 - Loring
8-N Saco North & Town
8-S Saco South
9-1 Malta
9-2 Malta
11 – First Creek
12-N Malta North
12-S Malta South
16 - Whitewater
(Published by Phillips County News 5/17, 5/24/2017)
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
City of Malta
PWSID#MT0000284
PO Box 1300
Malta, MT 59538
We’re very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is ground water from four wells. At the present time we serve approximately 1800 people. We have completed a source water protection plan that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination to our drinking water supply. This plan can be found online at
http://apps.msl.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/SourceWaterProtectionProgram/
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife;
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming;
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses;
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems;
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
We’re pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Jim Truelove. He is the Director of Public Works and can be reached at 654-1676. You may also attend our meetings. They are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
The City of Malta routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of any detects in our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2016. For constituents that are not monitored yearly, we have reviewed our records back the last five years.
Malta has been issued a waiver for certain inorganic contaminants. This waiver allows our water system to sample only once every 9 years for these regulated contaminants: barium, cadmium, chromium, fluoride, mercury and selenium. Past sampling for these contaminants has shown that they are not present in our water supply, or occur in such small amounts that they are not considered a health hazard. This waiver is in effect from 2011 through 2020.
We have monitored for lead and copper, and almost all of our samples have been in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. Two lead values exceeded the Action Level. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Malta is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
In the tables above and below you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions:
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2000 years or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) - (mandatory language) a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L)-Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
TEST RESULTS
Contaminant Violation Sample Highest Range Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source
Y/N Date Level Measurement of Contamination
Detected
Inorganic Contaminants
Nitrate + Nitrite as N N 1/20/16 0.68 0.04-0.68 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewer; Erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride N 10/21/13 0.4 0.3-0.4 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits
Selenium N 10/21/13 1 0-1 ppb 50 50 Erosion of natural deposits
Barium N 10/21/13 0.05 ND-0.05 ppm 2 2 Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection By-Products
Total Trihalomethanes
(TTHMs) N 8/12/14 14 na ppb 0 80 By-Product of chlorination
Haloacetic Acids
(HAAs) N 8/12/14 4.6 na ppb 0 60 By-Product of chlorination
Radioactive Contaminants
Gross Alpha N 1/20/16 13 0-13 pci/L 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
Uranium N 1/20/16 14 7-14 ppb 0 30 Erosion of natural deposits
Our system had two violations. We failed to test our drinking water for Haloacetic Acids (HAAs) and Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in 2016. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during this time.
We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
(Published by Phillips County News 5/24/2017)
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