NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE LOLO NATIONAL FOREST The Clearwater Crossing Non-saw Sale is located within S6, T13N, R25W, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. The Forest Service will receive sealed bids in public at Lolo National Forest Supervisor's Office, Missoula, Montana at 11:00 AM local time on 09/15/2009 for an estimated volume of 3 CCF of Douglas-fir non-saw, 74 CCF of Lodgepole Pine non-saw, and 14 CCF of Ponderosa Pine non-saw marked or otherwise designated for cutting. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from the Lolo National Forest Supervisor's Office, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula MT 59804-7297, or call 406-329-3780. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. #3985257 August 31, 2009

Tracy Lynn Roger 162 Luby Ln. Florence, MT 59833 406-274-0079 PETITIONER PRO SE NOTICE MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Tracy Lynn Rogers, Petitioner, and Tracy Jon Rogers, Respondent. Cause No.: DR-41-09-91-DU Dept. No.: 1 Summons For Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. DATED this 26th day of August, 2009. (SEAL) Debbie Harmon Clerk of Court By: /s/Erica Lockwood Deputy Clerk RR # 3985038 August 31, September 7 & 14, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice of the sale of real property which is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et. seq., Montana Code Annotated). THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR(S), TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) ARE: Grantor(s): Thomas W. Hobbs and Kathleen Hobbs Trustee: First American Title Missoula Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank Successor Trustee: Western Title and Escrow THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: A tract of land located in the NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 13 North, Range 16 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, Being more particularly described as tract 1 of certificate of survey no. 5572. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Missoula County, Montana on the date and in the place indicated. Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2006, and recorded November 22, 2006, in Book 787 of Micro Records at Page 1048. Appointment of Successor Trustee dated July 16, 2009, wherein Western Title & Escrow was appointed Successor Trustee. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The nonpayment of the amounts due pursuant to the Note and the Deed of Trust both dated November 21, 2006, referred to above, including but not limited to the nonpayment of principal, interest, taxes, and reserves therefor. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the deed of trust is : Principal: $406,014.19 (the entire remaining balance of the Note being declared immediately due and payable.) Interest: At the rate of 6.25000% per annum from February 1, 2009. Others: All unpaid balances, including taxes and insurance together with all necessary expenses which may be incurred in collection, including a reasonable attorney's fee and all costs, fees and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense. The successor trustee, at the direction of the beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the aforesaid obligations. The date, time, place and terms of sale are: Date: December 2, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Office of Successor Trustee located at 1900 Brooks Street, Suite 135, Missoula, Montana. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. right to cure: The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. DATED: July 20, 2009. WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW Successor Trustee BY: /s/ Duskie Gramm ITS: General Mgr STATE OF MONTANA County of Missoula This instrument was acknowledged before me on 7/20, 2009, by Duskie Gramm as General Manager of Western Title & Escrow. /s/ Tonya R. Harding Printed Name: Tonya R. Harding Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My Commission Expires: 2/19, 2012 #3964441. August 24, 31 & September 7, 2009.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given: On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at 7:PM the Board of Directors of the Tin Cup County Water and/or Sewer District will hold its bi-monthly Board meeting at the Darby Community Clubhouse (In Darby, MT.) The pupose of this meeting is to dicuss recent and anticipated events pertaining to the District's operation and general business. For anymore information please call Gary Mortemore, General Manager, at 406-821-3586 RR # 3984189 Audgust 31, 2009 & September 1, 2009

COP Construction LLC requests quotations from qualified MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the "Rattlesnake Neighborhood Sewer Collection System" for the City of Missoula, Montana. Bid date is September 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Darcy Debuff at COP Construction LLC, PO Box 20913, Billings, MT 59104, 406-656-4632 or by fax at 406-655-9286. COP Construction LLC is an EEO company. #3986006 August 31, 2009

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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 2:00 pm on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Construction and Facilities Management Office, #1 Kendall Way, Fort Harrison, MT 59636, for: MILES CITY READINESS CENTER, MILES CITY, MT, DMA #300032. Note: See Instruction to Bidders for mailing/hand delivery options for your bids. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. Contract documents may be secured at the offices of: A & E ARCHITECTS 608 N. 29TH STREET BILLINGS, MT 59101 406-248-2633 A refundable deposit of $200.00 is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009, AT 10:00 AM. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT 1020 NORTH HAYNES AVE., MILES CITY, MT. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The following project is funded in whole or in part by funds received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and their construction is wholly contingent on the state's continued receipt of those federal funds. If the federal funds are reduced or not received, the Department may choose to terminate any or all of the contracts for convenience under the provisions of general conditions. Any bidder on these projects, by submitting its bid or bids, understands and accepts the possibility of the contracts being terminated in the event federal funds are reduced or not available and by submitting any bid, each bidder waives any claims for costs or damages other than as specifically allowed by the general conditions. In particular, bidders understand and accept that no payment will be allowed for any claimed anticipated profit for work not performed. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. #3981140. August 30 & September 6 & 13, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-09-32 August 24, 2009 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this notice is to state the Department's intention to issue a General Permit as described in this notice. This permit is issued by the Department under the authority of 75-5-402, Montana Code Annotated (MCA); the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 17.30.1301 et seq., Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES); and Sections 402 and 303 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The Water Protection Bureau has prepared a draft permit for the facility listed below. Copies of the draft permit, fact sheet, and environmental assessment are available upon request from the Water Protection Bureau or on the Department's website www.deq.mt.gov APPLICANT INFORMATION PERMIT/CATEGORY: Suction Dredge General Permit (SDGP) GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Statewide FACILITIES: Portable Recreational Suction Dredge Operations RECEIVING WATERS: State Surface Water PERMIT NUMBER: MTG370000 The SDGP allows portable recreational suction dredge operations that meet effluent limitations and other conditions specified in the permit to discharge to state waters. This General Permit is applicable to portable recreational suction dredge operations with an intake size of four (4) inches or less. The discharge from suction dredges permitted under the SDGP consists only of stream water and bed material; no chemicals may be added as part of the suction dredging process. Oil and grease and fuel are also potential pollutants if the operating dredge has leaking seals or if fuel is spilled during refilling. The SDGP prohibits the suction dredge owner/operator from causing a visible increase in turbidity at the end of the mixing zone, causing a visible oil film, or adding any chemicals to the operation. In addition, the SDGP includes Best Management Practices that are designed to protect the integrity of the stream and stream bank. On September 21, 2000, a U.S. District Judge issued an order stating that until all necessary total maximum daily loads under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act are established for a particular water quality limited segment, the State is not to issue any new permits or increase permitted discharges under the MPDES program. The order was issued in the lawsuit Friends of the Wild Swan v. U.S. EPA,, et al., CA 97-35-M-DWM, District of Montana, Missoula Division. The DEQ finds that the issuance of this proposed permit does not conflict with the order because: 1) it is not a new permit; 2) the actual load for turbidity and suspended solids will not exceed water quality standards and the permit is in compliance with the provisions of 75-5-303 MCA; and 3) minimum treatment requirements are met. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments are invited ANYTIME PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS September 24, 2009. Comments may be directed to the DEQ Permitting & Compliance Division, Water Protection Bureau, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620. All comments received or postmarked PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS September 24, 2009 will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permits. If you wish to comment electronically, you may e-mail Barb Sharpe at WPBPublicNotices@mt.gov. The Department will respond to all substantive comments and issue a final decision within sixty days of this notice or as soon as possible thereafter. Additional information may be obtained upon request by calling (406) 444-3080 or by writing to the aforementioned address. The complete administrative record, including permit application and other pertinent information, is maintained at the Water Protection Bureau office in Helena and is available for review during business hours. #3983313 August 30, 2009

Notice To Creditors Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DP-02-86 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILFRED ARTHUR KAY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above 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 Earl R. Owens, Personal Representative, return receipt, at c/o DAVID RODLI LAW OFFICES, P.O. Box 2190, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 14th day of May, 2009. /s/ Earl R. Owens PERSONal representative's attorney: David Rodli DAVID RODLI LAW OFFICES 2001 Russell, P.O. Box 2190 Missoula, MT 59806 #3986850. August 30 & September 6 & 13, 2009.

Notice - Notice Request for Proposal The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is requesting statement of qualifications from consulting firms to provide highway traffic noise and noise abatement analysis services. The locations of the "projects" are statewide and may involve a number of preconstruction projects, construction projects, existing and proposed facilities. The consultant must demonstrate expertise in the field of highway traffic noise analysis; the use of FHWA approved noise modeling software (TNM), design of noise abatement, design aesthetics, barrier materials, and be able to provide expert testimony for highway noise-related cases. The contract for the services will be subject to the Governmental Code of Fair Practice, Title 49, Chapter 3, MCA; and Title 49, Part 23, USC considerations. Firms interested in submitting a proposal for these services may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by contacting: Tim J. Conway, P.E. Consultant Design Engineer Montana Department of Transportation 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001 Helena, MT 59620-1001 Tel: (406)444-7292 or TYY: (800)335-7592 Email: tconway@mt.gov http://gsd.mt.gov/osbs/ The proposals must be submitted to the Department no later than 5:00 p.m., September 21, 2009. #3985986 August 30, 2009

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Honey Lane Reconstruction will be received by the City of Hamilton at the Office of the City Clerk, located at City Hall, 223 S. Second Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 until 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, and then publicly opened and read aloud. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The project is for the Roadway Improvements of Honey Lane from E. Ravalli Street to Desta Street, approximately 900 feet long. The work includes excavating the existing pavement & gravel roadway, constructing new curb & gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and installation of the new roadway base course & asphalt pavement. The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Manual, may be examined at the Office of Community Development, located at 202 S. Third Street, Hamilton, MT in accordance with Article 2.01 of the Instructions to Bidders. The Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the Missoula Plans Exchange, 201 N. Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59808. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may be purchased from RAM Engineering, located at 315 N. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 (Ph. 406-360-4238). The cost is $40.00 per set plus $4.95 priority mail shipping charges as applicable and is not refundable. Please make the check payable to RAM Engineering. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the intersection of E. Ravalli Street and Honey Lane at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Ravalli County and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Hamilton, in an amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total amount bid. Successful BIDDER(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The sealed bids shall be marked City of Hamilton - 9th Street Reconstruction. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Published at Hamilton, MT on August 26, 2009. Rose Allen, City Clerk #3985274 August 30 & September 6, 2009

PUBLIC NOTICE WUT5050-072 (1) On September 23, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. or as soon after as may be heard, a public hearing will be held before Carol Schmidt, hearing officer appointed by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (Department), in Room 35 of the Metcalf Building, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana. The public hearing will consider the amendment of the following Hazardous Waste Program rules: ARM 17.53.105, 17.53.112, 17.53.1201, 17.53.1202, and 17.53.1303, and the adoption of New Rules I and II pertaining to incorporation by reference of the current volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, and standardized hazardous waste facility permits. (2) The Department will accept public comment regarding the proposed amendments of the administrative rules listed in (1). (3) The proposed amendments to Montana's Hazardous Waste Management Program rules could affect all parties regulated by the Department under the Hazardous Waste Management Program rules. (4) Interested parties may review a copy of the proposed amendments to Montana's Hazardous Waste Management Program rules at the following locations: Montana Department of Environmental Quality Waste and Underground Tank Management Bureau Metcalf Building 1520 E. Sixth Ave. Helena, Montana 59620-0901 Montana Department of Environmental Quality Airport Industrial Park IP-9, 1371 Rimtop Drive Billings, Montana 59105-9702 Missoula City-County Health Department 301 West Alder Missoula, Montana 59802 Cascade City-County Health Department 115 4th Street South Great Falls, Montana 59401 Custer County Sanitarian Custer County Courthouse 1010 Main Street Miles City, Montana 59301 (5) The Department will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department no later than 5 p.m., September 14 , 2009, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation you need. Please contact Robert A. Martin, Waste and Underground Tank Management Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana, 59620-0901; phone (406) 444-4194; fax (406) 444-1374; e-mail: rmartin@mt.gov. (6) Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments, either orally or in writing, at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to Elois Johnson, Paralegal, Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 E. Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; faxed to (406) 444-4386; or e-mailed to ejohnson@mt.gov, no later than September 24, 2009. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date. #3985245. August 30, 2009.

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Marcus Street Waterline Extension will be received by the City of Hamilton at the Office of the City Clerk, located at City Hall, 223 S. Second Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 until 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, and then publicly opened and read aloud. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The project is for the Extension of a new 10" Waterline of approximately 1,100 lin. ft. along Marcus Street and 177 lin. ft. of 6" waterline in Skeels Avenue. The work includes trenching for the new mains, installation of new fire hydrants, gate valves & water service laterals, and repaving the existing roadway affected by the work. The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Manual, may be examined at the Office of Community Development, located at 202 S. Third Street, Hamilton, MT in accordance with Article 2.01 of the Instructions to Bidders. The Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the Missoula Plans Exchange, 201 N. Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59808. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may be purchased from RAM Engineering, located at 315 N. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 (Ph. 406-360-4238). The cost is $40.00 per set plus $4.95 priority mail shipping charges as applicable and is not refundable. Please make the check payable to RAM Engineering. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the Place to Ponder parking lot in Marcus Street at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Ravalli County and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Hamilton, in an amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total amount bid. Successful BIDDER(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The sealed bids shall be marked City of Hamilton - Marcus Street Waterline Extension. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Published at Hamilton, MT on August 26, 2009. Rose Allen, City Clerk #3985272 August 30 & September 6, 2009

Notice To Creditors Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DP-02-64 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE A. TOMPKINS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above 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 Tommy D. Tompkins, Personal Representative, return receipt, at c/o DAVID RODLI LAW OFFICES, P.O. Box 2190, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 10th day of August, 2009. /s/ Tommy D. Tompkins PERSONal representative's attorney: David Rodli DAVID RODLI LAW OFFICES 2001 Russell, P.O. Box 2190 Missoula, MT 59806 #3986849. August 30 & September 6 & 13, 2009.

INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids for construction of the following project(s) will be received by the Montana Department of Transportation, Contract Plans Bureau, Room 101, 2701 Prospect, Helena, Montana until 9:00 a.m. on September 24, 2009. All bids being publicly opened, reviewed for correctness, and then publicly read in the Department's auditorium. 201. Shiloh Road Corridor-Billings ARRA 1031(11) Grading, gravel surfacing, plant mix bituminous surfacing, seal and cover, drainage, storm drain, two roundabouts (Shiloh Road/Monad Road and Shiloh Road/Central Ave), landscaping and other improvements on the Shiloh Rd Corridor - Billings project in Yellowstone County. The project is located on State Urban Route 1031 (Shiloh Road) beginning at RP 1.938 at Central Ave. and extends south 1.57 km to King Ave. 202. Smelter Ave & 10th St N-Great Falls ARRA 101-1(4)2 Intersection improvements including PCCP surfacing, sidewalks with ADA ramps, new signals, signing and striping and Water Main replacement work on the Smelter Avenue and 10th Street North - Great Falls project in Cascade County. The project is located on the north side of the Missouri River in Great Falls at the intersection of Smelter Avenue and 10th Street North. 203. JCT Bootlegger Trail - NE MT 10-1(25)3 Reconstruction on the Jct Bootlegger Trail-NE project located within the Great Falls city limits in Cascade County. Work includes: grading, cold milling, gravel, PMS overlay, drainage, fencing, luminaire, seal & cover and pavement markings. The project begins northeast of the intersection with Bootlegger Trail at RP 3.4 and extends northeast approximately 1.1 kilometers along National Highway Route 10/US 87 to RP 4.1. The Great Falls city limit is at RP 4.128. 204. 2002 - Safety Improvement - L&C; County STPHS-HSIP 25(52) The project 2002 - Safety Improvements - L & C County consists of safety improvements at two locations in Lewis and Clark County. Improvements at the Birdseye Road location includes grading, gravel, plant mix surfacing, drainage, fencing and other necessary work. Improvements at the Jim Town Road location includes grading, drainage and other necessary work for slope flattening. Project locations: Birdseye Road - On a local road northwest of Helena, beginning approximately 0.7 miles south of the intersection of Birdseye Road and Lincoln Road (US Route 279) and extending south for approximately 0.3 miles. Jim Town Road - On a local road that links Canyon Ferry Road to York Road, beginning approximately 3 miles north of Canyon Ferry Road (Section 28, Township 11 N., Range 1 W.) and extending 600 feet north. 205. Clark Fork - 2 km E Warm Springs ARRA 9012(131) Replace existing structure and reconstruct bridge approaches on the Clark Fork - 2 KM E Warm Springs project located in Deer Lodge County. Work Includes grading, gravel, guardrail and signing. The project begins at RP 0.7 east of Interstate 90 and extends east across the Clark Fork along County Road L12069 to RP 0.9. 206. SF079 South of Scobey HSIP 32-2(15)46 Guardrail on the SF079 South of Scobey project in Daniels County. The project begins south of Scobey on MT Route 13 at RP 46.6 and proceeds in a northeasterly direction 0.1 miles ending at RP 46.7. 207. South of Livingston - South & Pray - North & South NH 11-1(59)34 & STPS 540-1(19)11 NH 11-1(59)34 - Seal & cover, striping on the South of Livingston - South project in Park County. The 9.7 mile project is located south of Livingston on US 89 between RP 34.002 and RP 43.737. STPS 540-1(19)11 - Seal & cover, striping on the Pray - North & South project in Park County. The 9.2 mile project is located south of Livingston on Secondary 540 near the community of Pray between RP 10.8 and RP 20.0. Bid documents and instructions to bidders may be obtained from the Contract Plans Bureau. These documents may be requested by FAX (406)444-7236 (see order form), by mail, by downloading at the following web site: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/current_letting.shtml under "Bid Packages" link, or by calling (406)444 6216, 6212, 6215 or TTY 444 7696. Any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement is subject to all appropriate state and federal civil rights laws. The prime and subcontractors are required to pay the wage rates set out in the bid proposal. MDT will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award, performance or administration of any MDT contract or in the administration of its DBE program (49 CFR Part 26). MDT attempts to provide reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program or activity of the department. Alternate accessible formats of this document will be provided upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in MDT bid lettings, call the Civil Rights Bureau at 444-6331 or TTY 406-444-7696 [TTY 1-800-335-7592 (toll free)]. MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Nancy Espy, ChairpersonJim Lynch Montana Transportation CommissionDirector of Transportation #3987208. August 30 & September 6, 2009.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO OPERATE THE CONCESSIONS STAND AT MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STADIUM Notice is hereby given that Missoula County Public Schools, Missoula, Montana will accept Proposals to operate the concessions stand at Missoula County Public Schools Stadium at 915 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana 59801. Proposals are being requested for a vendor to operate the concession stand at the stadium in support of athletic events and other activities for the upcoming school year. The Request for Proposal submittal requirements are available upon request from: 915 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801 or via e-mail, contact: kjones@mcps.k12.mt.us The Request for Proposals submittal deadline is September 14, 2009 at 3:00pm (MDT) in the Business Building located at 915 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana. All proposals submitted through the mail must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: CONCESSION STAND PROPOSAL For information on the proposal requirements contact: Karl Jones Supervisor of Central Services Missoula County Public Schools Phone: (406) 728-2400, ext 3035 Fax: (406) 549-0449 Email: kjones@mcps.k12.mt.us #3984213. August 30 & September 6, 2009.

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the 9th Street Reconstruction will be received by the City of Hamilton at the Office of the City Clerk, located at City Hall, 223 S. Second Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 until 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, and then publicly opened and read aloud. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The project is for the Roadway Improvements of 9th Street from Main Street, approximately 430 feet long. The work includes excavating the existing pavement & gravel roadway, constructing new curb & gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and installation of the new roadway base course & asphalt pavement. The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Manual, may be examined at the Office of Community Development, located at 202 S. Third Street, Hamilton, MT in accordance with Article 2.01 of the Instructions to Bidders. The Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the Missoula Plans Exchange, 201 N. Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59808. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may be purchased from RAM Engineering, located at 315 N. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 (Ph. 406-360-4238). The cost is $35.00 per set plus $4.95 priority mail shipping charges as applicable and is not refundable. Please make the check payable to RAM Engineering. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the intersection of Main and 9th Streets at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Ravalli County and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Hamilton, in an amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total amount bid. Successful BIDDER(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The sealed bids shall be marked City of Hamilton - 9th Street Reconstruction. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Published at Hamilton, MT on August 26, 2009. Rose Allen, City Clerk #3985982 August 30 & September 6, 2009

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on September 23, 2009, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Design and Construction Unit 600 North Park, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for: NINEPIPE WMA RINGNECK RANCH WETLANDS, FWP Project # 7015118 NEAR CHARLO, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. Contract documents may be secured at the office of: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Design & Construction Unit 600 North Park P O Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 PH: 406-841-4000 FX: 406-841-4004 A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AT 11:00 AM. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT NINEPIPE WMA HEADQUARTERS. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION UNIT DEPARTMENT OF FISH WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA #3984193. August 30, September 6 & 13, 2009

Lost: Female cat, long haired, bushy tail, circles on side, on McDowell Dr. 406-465-5146

Lost: Pair of reading glasses w/round frame in hard case. 549-5405