April 12-15, 2018
Candidates meet and greet in Drummond
Sue Peterson, left, talks with Drummond School Board Candidate Alex Verlanic while Sheriff Scott Dunkerson, who is running for re-election, speaks with Judi Davis at the Friends of the Drummond Library Candidate meet and greet. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
Moves to RIF
“If we don’t do something now, in two years, we’re going to have some major, major issues that will make it tough to correct,” Drummond Schools Superintendent Bryan Kott said at Monday night’s school board meeting. The school board was discussing projected budget shortfalls for the 2019-20 school year and staffing needs for next school year. Enrollment has been dropping at the county’s schools for years, and with large classes projected to be graduating out of the school, funding for the school districts will bwe impacted. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
DOC commitment given after parole violations
David Wayne Moffet was given an eight year Department of Corrections commitment with all time suspended at his District Court hearing last Thursday for a revocation on a deferred sentence for assault with a weapon. At his April 18, 2016 sentencing for felony assault with a weapon, Moffet was given a three year deferred imposition of sentence. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
School board mulls bus vendors
Granite County School District No. One has a lemon in its fleet of seven school busses. “I’ve been on the bus a few times when it’s broken down and you’re on I-90 and you’re trying to get kids off the bus and it’s not good,” Elementary School Principal/Athletic Director Dustin Keltner told the Board at Tuesday night’s meeting.Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
Sue Peterson, left, talks with Drummond School Board Candidate Alex Verlanic while Sheriff Scott Dunkerson, who is running for re-election, speaks with Judi Davis at the Friends of the Drummond Library Candidate meet and greet. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
Moves to RIF
“If we don’t do something now, in two years, we’re going to have some major, major issues that will make it tough to correct,” Drummond Schools Superintendent Bryan Kott said at Monday night’s school board meeting. The school board was discussing projected budget shortfalls for the 2019-20 school year and staffing needs for next school year. Enrollment has been dropping at the county’s schools for years, and with large classes projected to be graduating out of the school, funding for the school districts will bwe impacted. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
DOC commitment given after parole violations
David Wayne Moffet was given an eight year Department of Corrections commitment with all time suspended at his District Court hearing last Thursday for a revocation on a deferred sentence for assault with a weapon. At his April 18, 2016 sentencing for felony assault with a weapon, Moffet was given a three year deferred imposition of sentence. Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
School board mulls bus vendors
Granite County School District No. One has a lemon in its fleet of seven school busses. “I’ve been on the bus a few times when it’s broken down and you’re on I-90 and you’re trying to get kids off the bus and it’s not good,” Elementary School Principal/Athletic Director Dustin Keltner told the Board at Tuesday night’s meeting.Subscribe or pick up this week’s issue for more on this story.
Legals -------------------------------
GRANITE COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
April 5, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse Courtroom
220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg
a. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Discussion – Development of County Road List
A. Skalkaho and Upper Rock Creek Areas
IV. Minutes
A. December 7, 2017
V. Public Comment
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Adjourn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING PLANNING BOARD AT EMAIL gcplanning@co.granite.mt.us OR TELEPHONE 406-859-7021. AUXILIARY AIDS, SERVICES AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 2018. #2828
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NOTICE BY GRANITE COUNTY of Public Meetings on April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018
Notice is given by the Board of Granite County Commissioners that the Board will hold public meetings regarding Granite County’s Resolution 2018-8, a Resolution of Intent to Transfer Ownership of a County Owned Ford Explorer to the Town of Philipsburg’s Volunteer Fire Department with the meetings to be held at 11:00 am local time on April 10 and 17, 2018 at the Office of the Granite County Commissioners, Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT 59858. The first reading of this Resolution of Intent will be on April 10, 2018, and the second reading of this Resolution of Intent will be on April 17, 2018. This vehicle is no longer necessary for the conduct of County business, and the intent is to transfer this used vehicle for $1.00 pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Section 7-8-101 (2017). All are welcome to attend these public meetings and provide their comments on these matters. Written comments may also be submitted on this matter to the Board of Granite County Commissioners at the mailing or the physical address provided below, and written comments must be received by the Board prior to or at the public hearing on April 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm local time. For more information regarding these public meetings and the said Resolution of Intent please contact the Board’s Executive Assistant Mike Kahoe during normal business hours at telephone number, 406-859-7023; physical address at 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT 59858, and mailing address at P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 2018. #2829
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MONTANA THIRD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT, GRANITE COUNTY
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JOHN W. McDONALD, JR.,
Deceased.
Probate No. DP-18-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Esther J. McDonald has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 Esther J. McDonald, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at P.O. Box 1144, Helena, MT 59624, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
Dated this 8th day of March, 2018.
/s/ Esther J. McDonald, Personal Representative
LUXAN & MURFITT, PLLP
/s/ DarAnne Dunning
Attorneys for Personal Representative
VERIFICATION
Esther J. McDonald, being duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and says:
That I have read the foregoing and that the facts and matters contained therein are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signed this 8th day of March, 2018.
/s/ Esther J. McDonald
The State of Montana )
:ss
County of Lewis & Clark )
SIGNED AND SWORN TO before me on 8th day of March, 2018, by Esther J. McDonald.
/s/ Kenzie Heimbach
Notary Public of the State of Montana
Residing at East Helena, Montana
My Commission Expires February 24, 2019
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 12, 2018. #2830
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Granite Conservation District Board Meeting
April 9, 2018 7:30 PM
105 South Holland, Philipsburg. Agenda posted at office or call 859-3291x101.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on April 5, 2018. #2831
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
April 5, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse Courtroom
220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg
a. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Discussion – Development of County Road List
A. Skalkaho and Upper Rock Creek Areas
IV. Minutes
A. December 7, 2017
V. Public Comment
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Adjourn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING PLANNING BOARD AT EMAIL gcplanning@co.granite.mt.us OR TELEPHONE 406-859-7021. AUXILIARY AIDS, SERVICES AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 2018. #2828
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NOTICE BY GRANITE COUNTY of Public Meetings on April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018
Notice is given by the Board of Granite County Commissioners that the Board will hold public meetings regarding Granite County’s Resolution 2018-8, a Resolution of Intent to Transfer Ownership of a County Owned Ford Explorer to the Town of Philipsburg’s Volunteer Fire Department with the meetings to be held at 11:00 am local time on April 10 and 17, 2018 at the Office of the Granite County Commissioners, Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT 59858. The first reading of this Resolution of Intent will be on April 10, 2018, and the second reading of this Resolution of Intent will be on April 17, 2018. This vehicle is no longer necessary for the conduct of County business, and the intent is to transfer this used vehicle for $1.00 pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Section 7-8-101 (2017). All are welcome to attend these public meetings and provide their comments on these matters. Written comments may also be submitted on this matter to the Board of Granite County Commissioners at the mailing or the physical address provided below, and written comments must be received by the Board prior to or at the public hearing on April 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm local time. For more information regarding these public meetings and the said Resolution of Intent please contact the Board’s Executive Assistant Mike Kahoe during normal business hours at telephone number, 406-859-7023; physical address at 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT 59858, and mailing address at P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 2018. #2829
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MONTANA THIRD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT, GRANITE COUNTY
****************************************
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JOHN W. McDONALD, JR.,
Deceased.
Probate No. DP-18-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Esther J. McDonald has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 Esther J. McDonald, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at P.O. Box 1144, Helena, MT 59624, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
Dated this 8th day of March, 2018.
/s/ Esther J. McDonald, Personal Representative
LUXAN & MURFITT, PLLP
/s/ DarAnne Dunning
Attorneys for Personal Representative
VERIFICATION
Esther J. McDonald, being duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and says:
That I have read the foregoing and that the facts and matters contained therein are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signed this 8th day of March, 2018.
/s/ Esther J. McDonald
The State of Montana )
:ss
County of Lewis & Clark )
SIGNED AND SWORN TO before me on 8th day of March, 2018, by Esther J. McDonald.
/s/ Kenzie Heimbach
Notary Public of the State of Montana
Residing at East Helena, Montana
My Commission Expires February 24, 2019
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on March 29, April 5, 12, 2018. #2830
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Granite Conservation District Board Meeting
April 9, 2018 7:30 PM
105 South Holland, Philipsburg. Agenda posted at office or call 859-3291x101.
Published in the Philipsburg Mail on April 5, 2018. #2831
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