Visions for Montana's economy clash in fight over I-186

The controversy over ballot Initiative 186 seems to be about two competing visions for Montana’s future economy, and water quality underlies them both.

Legals April 26, 2019

James T. Carr CARR LAW FIRM, P.C. 611 Pleasant - P.O. Box 1257 Miles City, Montana 59301 Phone: (406) 234-4569 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY ERIC J. BASHORE, Cause No. DV-19-33 Plaintiff, vs. DONNA DORIS MILLER, LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER, Lincoln County, Montana, and all other persons unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof adverse to Plaintiff's ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, and the unknown heirs, grantees and devisees of any of the above-named Defendants who may be deceased, and the wife of any heir or devisee, if married, and the successors of any named corporation, and the unknown owners of said real property, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, and file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear and answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That said action is brought for the purposes of quieting title to the land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Parcel 1: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 3 of the East Libby Addition to the City of Libby, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 4826) Parcel 2: Lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 3 of the East Libby Addition to the City of Libby, according to the map or plat thereof now on file in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 4827) Parcel 3: Lot 5 in Block 3 of Mahoney Tracts, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Lincoln County, Montana (Lincoln County Tax Parcel No. 8905) WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 17th day of April, 2019. s/s TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By:s/s Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 26, May 3, & 10, 2019. MNAXLP

Uncle Sam wants you to get counted

As the country celebrates its birth as a nation, one of the most patriotic things Montanans can do is stand up and be counted — in the 2020 Census.

Study: Forest products outlook still gloomy

Montana’s forest products industry saw increases in employment, wages and production during the second quarter of 2009, but those indicators remain at very depressed levels, University of Montana researcher Todd Morgan reports.

Bakken oil field drug bust nets a dozen

BILLINGS — A dozen people have been indicted on federal charges alleging they were involved in a ring that distributed methamphetamine in the Bakken oil patch along the North Dakota border, and in other cities and towns across Montana, authorities said.

Montana Historical Society expands Capitol tours to weekends

Starting July 9 and continuing through Sept. 13...

Make sure Montana is fairly represented

Beginning in Montana later this month, our great country will engage in one of the most significant national activities created by our Founding Fathers: the United States census. While the census is important in allocating federal funds to our state and communities, its true significance lies in political representation, not funding.

LEGALS FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division

Hunting forecast for upland birds in northwest Montana

Favorable spring weather conditions generally lead to good upland bird numbers. Just the thought of wings exploding into flight across the prairie or through the pine forests is enough to get the average upland game bird hunter’s heart racing. And fortunately, from end to end, corner to corner Montana has upland bird opportunities for the casual to the die-hard hunter.

Elected and appointed officials have already said no to I-186

In 2006, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC), Earth Justice and other extreme and litigious activist groups brought forward the concept of I-186 to the Board of Environmental Review (BER), a board of senior environmental professionals appointed by a Democrat governor, to become state rules for permitting mines in Montana. After exhaustive hearings and testimony from experts, the BER found the concept of I-186 deficient and rejected the idea and did not adopt it in rule making.

Legals November 24, 2017

Joseph D. Houston Christian, Samson, & Jones, PLLC Attorneys at Law 310 W. Spruce Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-7772 jhouston@csjlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY RML MONTANA LLC, Plaintiff, v. JOAN E. GRAHAM and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff's ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff's title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-17-216 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action which is filed in the office of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons for Publication, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you be default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 6 in Block 3 of Mahoney Tracts according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. DATED this 8TH day of November, 2017. Clerk of District Court By J.Lafond,__________________ Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News November 17, 24 December 1, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals October 31, 2017

Joseph D. Houston Christian, Samson, & Jones, PLLC Attorneys at Law 310 W. Spruce Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-7772 jhouston@csjlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY RML MONTANA LLC, Plaintiff, v. BRUCE ALAN SWANSON and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff's ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff's title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-17-217 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action which is filed in the office of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons for Publication, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you be default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 8 and the northerly 20' of Lot 9, Block 26 of the Original Townsite of Libby, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. DATED this 25th day of October, 2017. Tricia Brooks Clerk of District Court By J. Lafond, Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News October 31, November 7, 14, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals September 25, 2018

GRANT S. SNELL CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1667 Whitefish Stage Road P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Hon. Matthew Cuffe District Court Judge IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS TROTMAN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-18-78 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to KENNETH TROTMAN, Personal Representative, certified mail, return receipt requested, at c/o Grant S. Snell, Crowley Fleck PLLP, PO Box 759, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated August 30, 2018. KENNETH TROTMAN Personal Representative Douglas Trotman Estate CROWLEY FLECK PLLP P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 By GRANT S. SNELL Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News September 18, 25, October 2, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals for August, 4 2023

Secure Rural Schools plan would bring $93 million to Montana

Montana Sen. Max Baucus has brokered a deal that will pump more than $93 million into Montana's timber dependent communities and rural counties through 2011.

State Rep. Regier says high court aligned with radical left

However, it is disconcerting, to say the least, hearing former Montana Supreme Court Justice...

Gray wolf recovery significant in wildlife conservation

Idaho and Montana’s successful recovery of the gray wolf was a significant achievement in species conservation.

Groups go to court to get wolves relisted in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming

Coalition of 10 organizations say that bad science and aggressive hunting is endangering wolves.

Employ Two

Line graph dating of Lincoln County employment (black) vs Montana employment (red) from the first quarter in 2008 to the last quarter in 2015. Courtesy of the Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

Film crew visits Troy Hot Club

By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter