One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration
Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, will close at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2022.
*NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the Phillips County Election Office on or before Election Day.
All active and inactive**electors of Phillips County are entitled to vote at said election.
**Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, and completing a new voter registration card, by requesting an absentee ballot from the Phillips County Election Office, or by notifying the Phillips County Election Administrator in writing of the elector's current address in the county.
Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the Phillips County Election Office located in the Courthouse, 314 S 2nd Avenue West in Malta. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the Phillips County Election Office.
If you have questions, please contact the Election Office at 406-654-2423 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dated this 11th day of April, 2022
Lynnel LaBrie, Phillips County Election Administrator
(Published by Phillips County News 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT
An audit of the affairs of the Dodson Public School has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates. The audit covered the fiscal year 2021 ended June 30, 2021.
The audit report is on file in its entirety and is open to public inspection. The Dodson Public School will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request.
Mary Nordlund
District Clerk
Dodson Public School
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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NOTICE OF LOCATION AND METHOD FOR COUNTING MAIL BALLOTS
Notice is hereby given by the Clerk of Dodson Public School District No. 2A-C, Phillips County, State of Montana that Mail Ballots for the School Election held on the third day of May, 2022, will be counted at the following location on election day:
Dodson Public School Library And these Mail Ballots will be counted using the following method: The election judges will begin counting ballots at 6:00 pm until the polls close at 8:00 pm. Any person observing the count must take an oath to not discuss the results of early counting prior to the close of polls.
Mary Nordlund District Clerk
Dodson Public School
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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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, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 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—3 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 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 9, 2022. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m on Monday, May 16, 2022. 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, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 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 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 09, 2022. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022. 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 4/27, 5/4/2022)
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NOTICE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING VOTING SYSTEMS
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of School District 14A, Phillips County, State of Montana that an Elections Systems and Software (ES&S) ExpressVote ballot marking system will be available for the School Election held on the 3rd day of May, 2022 and be on exhibition at the following location:
Phillips County Election Office
Phillips County Courthouse
314 S 2nd Ave W
Malta MT 59538
Please see diagrams of the voting system, ballot arrangement and instructions on voting below.
Dated: April 27, 2022
Jane M. Knudsen, Clerk of School District 14A
Malta MT 59538
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:
For the Trustee Election: This ballot should be marked with an "X" in the square before the name of each individual or candidate for whom the elector intends to vote. The elector may write in or affix a preprinted label in the blank spaces for whom the elector wishes to vote and vote by marking an "X" in the square before the name.
For the Building Reserve Fund Proposition: This ballot should be marked with an "X" in the square before the words "FOR the Building Reserve Fund levy" if you are in favor of the issue or mark an "X" in the square before the words "AGAINST the Building Reserve Fund levy" if you oppose the issue.
TRUSTEE FOR THE MALTA SCHOOL BOARD
THIS POSITION IS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM
VOTE FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE (1)
JESSICA OYLER
GREG J SKIFF
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BUILDING RESERVE FUND LEVY PROPOSITION
Shall the Malta School District 14A be authorized to impose a building reserve levy in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per year for ten (10) years and being approximately 12.73 mills, for a total amount on One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for the purpose of general maintenance and upkeep of District Facilities and Grounds? Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by approximately $17.18 and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $34.36.
FOR the Building Reserve Fund levy
AGAINST the Building Reserve Fund Levy
NOTICE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING VOTING SYSTEMS
EXPRESSVOTES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE MALTA SCHOOL ELECTION AT THE PHILLIPS COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE:
Please be advised that the County’s ExpressVote voting system is on public exhibition at the Phillips County Election Office, 314 S 2nd Ave W, Malta through May 3, 2022. The ExpressVote voting system may be demonstrated at any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, upon request. The ExpressVote is a ballot-marking system that is available for anyone to use during the upcoming election. Its main purpose is to allow voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently.
Inform the election official that you wish to vote using ExpressVote.
You will be issues a ballot card.
Insert the ballot card into the ballot feed tray on the front of the machine.
The screen will display instructions and the ballot choices.
The following helpful options are available:
a. Change contrast and font size for readability
b. Audio headphones
c. Braille keypad
d. Connection for Sip-n-Puff personal device
6. Make your selections by using the touch-screen capability, or by using the keypad.
7. After you have completed your selections, the ExpressVote will confirm your selections on the screen, and by audio if you
select the audio option.
8. After verifying your selections, the ExpressVote will mark and print out your ballot card.
Confirm your choices on the printed and marked ballot card.
10. Return the marked ballot card to the election official.
11. You can request help anytime during the process.
A voter may check their registration status on http://www.VotingInMontana.com
If you have questions regarding your voter registration, please contact the Phillips County Election Office at 654-2423.
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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT
An audit of the affairs of School District Number 14A, Phillips County, Malta, Montana, has been conducted by Wipfli, LLP. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the District. A copy of the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 is on file in its entirety and is open to public inspection at the Malta Public Schools Central Office. The District will supply a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request.
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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KATIE KUHR
BOSCH, KUHR, DUGDALE
& BROWN, PLLP
P.O. Box 7152
Havre, MT 59501
Telephone: (406)265-6706
Attorneys for Personal Representative
Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. DP-22-07
HELEN M. DEPUYDT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Representative, return receipt requested, at Box 7152, Havre, Montana 59501, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
DATED this 6th day of April, 2022.
/s/ Brian E. DePuydt
Brian E. DePuydt
Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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DAN O'BRIEN,
Cole, Amestoy & O’Brien, PLLP
113 South 2nd Street West
P.O. Box 1280
Malta, Montana 59538
Phone: (406) 654-2541
Attorney for Personal Representative
Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. DP-2022-08
LEWELLYN JANE MCNAMARA NOTICE TO CREDITOR'S
Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Debra Ann Cebulski, Personal Representative, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
DATED this 6th day of April, 2022.
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Debra Ann Cebulski,
Personal Representative
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DAN O'BRIEN,
Cole, Amestoy & O’Brien, PLLP
113 South 2nd Street West
P.O. Box 1280
Malta, Montana 59538
Phone: (406) 654-2541
Attorney for Personal Representative
Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No DP-2021-23
CLIFFORD L. JOHNSON NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Andi McKiernan, Personal Representative, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West,, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
DATED this 5th day of April, 2022.
Dan O'Brien,
Attorney for Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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NOTICE OF LOCATION AND METHOD FOR COUNTING MAIL BALLOTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned Clerk of School District 14A of Phillips County, State of Montana that Mail Ballots for the School Election held on the 3rd day of May, 2022 will be counted on election day at the Phillips County Election Office, 314 S 2nd Ave W, Malta MT.
Mail Ballots will be counted by hand starting at
1:00 PM on May 3, 2022.
Accepted provisional ballots will be counted and added to the vote totals at 3 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Phillips County Election Office, 314 S 2nd Ave W, Malta MT.
Dated: April 27, 2022
Jane M. Knudsen
Clerk of School District 14A
Malta MT 59538
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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NOTICE OF VOTING LOCATION ACCESSIBILITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned Clerk of School District 14A of Phillips County, State of Montana that the following voting location for the School Election held on the 3rd day of May, 2022, is ACCESSIBLE in accordance with 13-3-207, MCA.
Phillips County Election Office
Phillips County Courthouse
314 S 2nd Ave W
Malta MT 59538
This is a mail ballot election. Ballots may be returned to the Phillips County Election Office located at 314 S 2nd Ave West Malta MT between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F prior to the election and between the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.
Dated: April 27, 2022
Jane M. Knudsen
Clerk of School District 14A
Malta MT 59538
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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DISPOSITION OF OBSOLETE AND UNDESIRABLE PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given as required by Section 20-6-604, MCA, the Board of Trustees of Malta School District 14A adopted a resolution at a regular trustee meeting on April 12, 2022 to dispose of abandoned, obsolete, unsuitable and undesirable property of minimal value, specifically approximately 20 computers. Computers will be sold as is, sales are final, and the District is not responsible once the item is purchased. The sale will be held at the Malta High School on May 12, 2022 on a first come, first serve basis. Sale time will be 9:30 AM until 12:00 Noon.
For more information you may phone the school office at 654-1871. Any taxpayer of the district may appeal this resolution to district court anytime prior to the effective date of this resolution. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please come to the Malta High School to view the items and offer a purchase price. The effective day of the resolution will be May 11, 2022.
Jane M. Knudsen/District Clerk
Malta School District 14A
PO Box 670
Malta MT 59538
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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NOTICE OF VOTING LOCATION ACCESSIBILITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned Clerk of School District 14A of Phillips County, State of Montana that the following voting location for the School Election held on the 3rd day of May, 2022, is ACCESSIBLE in accordance with 13-3-207, MCA.
Phillips County Election Office
Phillips County Courthouse
314 S 2nd Ave W
Malta MT 59538
This is a mail ballot election. Ballots may be returned to the Phillips County Election Office located at 314 S 2nd Ave West Malta MT between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F prior to the election and between the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.
Dated: April 27, 2022
Jane M. Knudsen
Clerk of School District 14A
Malta MT 59538
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27/2022)
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PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing on May 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm in the council chambers of city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on Resolution 1312, A Resolution Approving Property Tax Benefits for Building Reconstruction. Malta City Council will consider an application for reduction in property taxes as pursuit of MCA Title 15-24-1501 Statute of State of Montana, submitted by SGS Properties, LLC. Described as MALTA ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S18, T30 N, R30 E, BLOCK 003, TRACT F OF PLAT 10A AND THAT PORTION OF TRACT G OF PLAT 10A SEE BK 68 PG 404. Persons may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon May 10, 2022.
(Published by Phillips County News 4/27, 5/4/2022)
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JONI OJA
OLIVER J. URICK
Urick law Firm, PLLC
224 W. Main St., Suite 305
Lewistown, MT 59457
Telephone: (406) 538-3181
Emails: [email protected]
Attorneys for Applicant
Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. DP-2022-09
M. JAE GILKERSON, NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 be mailed to MIKE GILKERSON, c/o attorney Joni Oja, Urick Law Firm, PLLC, 224 W. Main St., Suite 305, Lewistown, MT 59457, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. We declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
DATED this 8th day of April, 2022.
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JONI OJA, MIKE GILKERSON,
Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2022)
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All 2022 Mobile Home tax statements in Phillips County have been mailed. The 2022 Mobile Home first half of taxes are due May 31, 2022 and the second half is due on or before November 30, 2022. If the taxes are not paid by this date, the amount payable is delinquent and draws interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% a month until paid and 2% must be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty (MCA 15-16-119).
Jean Mavencamp
Phillips County Treasurer
May 25, 2022
(Published by Phillips County News 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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Notice of Public Hearing
The Town of Dodson will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall - Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dodson MT 59538. The Town has scheduled the hearing to obtain public comments regarding the proposed improvements to the Town of Dodson’s water system. With assistance from Great West Engineering, the Town is preparing a water preliminary engineering report (PER) update and is preparing applications for funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Coal Endowment Program, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, USDA Rural Development, and/or the Department of Environmental Quality’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program.
At the public hearing, representatives of Dodson and Great West Engineering will explain the purpose of the project, the project area, the scope of work, budget, possible sources of funding, and any costs that may result for local citizens because of the project. Great West Engineering will also present its assessment of the project's impact on the environment. Copies of the draft environmental assessment and PER are available at the Town Hall. During the public hearing, residents may ask questions and express their opinions regarding the project and its impact on the Town of Dodson.
Residents can submit comments and questions about the project at any time at [email protected]. You may also contact Great West Engineering's Project Manager Carrie Gardner, PE at (406) 495-6176 or [email protected].
(Published by Phillips County News 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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Application for Tax Exemption and Reduction for the Remodeling, Reconstruction or Expansion of Existing Commercial Buildings of Structures.
Phillips County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider an application for reduction in property taxes submitted by;
SGS Properties LLC
Legal Description – Tract F of Plat 10A and portion of Tract G of Plat 10A, See Bk 68 Pg 104, Block 3 Malta Original Townsite, T30N R30E Section 18
Hearing to be held May 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the office of the Phillips County Commissioners in the Phillips County Courthouse at which time anyone may appear either for or against said Application.
Dated this 18th day of April, 2022
Board of County Commissioners
Lynnel LaBrie, Clerk
(Published by Phillips County News 4/20, 4/27/2022)
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DAN O'BRIEN,
Cole, Amestoy & O’Brien, PLLP
113 South 2nd Street West
P.O. Box 1280
Malta, Montana 59538
Phone: (406) 654-2541
Attorney for Personal Representative
Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. 2022-10
SANDRA B. WORF, NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Charity Ruiz, Personal Representative, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
DATED this 14th day of April, 2022.
__________/s/_______________
Charity Ruiz
Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2022)
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