State completes elk, deer hunter opinion surveys

However, many resident elk hunters shared their concerns about a variety of elk hunting related issues, including hunting access on private land and too few elk on public lands. Crowding in the field was also a concern.

Ned Eugene Decker

Ned Eugene Decker

GasBuddy update for February 20

Average retail gasoline prices in Montana have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.31 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Montana.

In-state tuition awarded to three local students

Two Libby students and one Troy student won three out of 249 full-tuition scholarships recently announced by the Montana University System Honor Scholarship program.

Libby feels quake from almost 200 miles away

Libby residents reported feeling the impact of an early Thursday earthquake centered almost 175 air miles away in Lincoln, Montana.

Sen. Daines: Protecting public use of public lands

In 1977, President Carter signed a law that required the Forest Service to study 973,000 acres in Montana to determine if they were suitable for wilderness. The findings were to be reported in five years and Congress was to take action afterward.

Health officials offer tips to prevent West Nile Virus infection

With West Nile Virus in season in Montana from July to October, the Department of Health and Human Services has released tips for preventing infection.

Bullock's water claims inaccurate

In a recently published editorial, Montana’s Gov. Steve Bullock makes some strongly worded and completely inaccurate accusations about the laws surrounding public access to waters in New Mexico.

Legals August 29, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Fred Simpson, as Successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property herein after described pursuant to the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE TRUST INDENTURE, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE ARE: Grantor: Wilderness Preserve US LP, a Montana LP Original Trustee: First American Title Company Beneficiaries: Waconda Arizona Properties III, LLC, and Waconda Education and Incentive Trust Successor Trustee: Fred Simpson THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lincoln County, Montana, is more particularly described as follows: Lot 226A of the Wilderness Club Amendment 9, (being Amended Plat of Lots 226 & 227, The Wilderness Club Phase 3, and Lot 245, The Wilderness Club Phase 4 and Golf Course, Common Area/ Open Spaces & Future Phases, The Wilderness Club) according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. CS #4389RB AND An undivided 8/12 interest as tenants in common with the other owners of Fractional Estates in and to the remainder, particularly described as: Fractional Estate No. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 in Lot 228 of The Wilderness Club, Phase 3, a resort residence according to the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Fractional Ownership Agreement for the Wilderness Club, recorded September 25, 2015 in Book 359 at page 663. RECORDING DATA: Deed of Trust was recorded on November 17, 2015, in Book 360 at page 448 THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: 1) Failure to pay amounts due pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust and Grantor's Promissory Note dated November 16, 2015, secured thereby, executed by Grantor Wilderness Preserve US LP, a Montana LP, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the entire principal sum of Six Hundred Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($630,000.00) together with interest thereon at the annual rate of Fifteen Percent (15% through November 16, 2016, plus interest on the outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest at the rate of Five Percent (5% per annum from and after November 17, 2016. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE ARE: Principal: $630,000 Interest: $94,500 through November 16, 2016 Late Charges/Default Interest: $24,911.75 (through July 25, 2017, accruing at $99.25/day) The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee's and attorney's fees, and cost and expenses of sale. 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 15, 2017 Time: 10:00am, Mountain Standard Time Place: Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and 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. DATED this 25th day of July, 2017. Fred Simpson Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Missoula ) This record was acknowledged before me on July 25, 2017 by Fred Simpson as Successor Trustee. Printed Name: Jodi R. Wilson NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Montana Residing at: Missoula, MT My commission expires: Sept. 5, 2019 Published In The Western News August 15, 22, 29, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals April 21, 2017

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Francis M. Sichting Deceased Cause No. DP-17-27 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive 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 either mailed to Roberta Sichting the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED April 5, 2017. s/Roberta Sichting Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News Arpil 7, 14, 21, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals July 20, 2018

NOTICE TO DEROZIER CREEK DRAINAGE WATER USERS Motion to Amend Statement of Claim Nos. 76D 40711-00, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00 (Pursuant to Section 85-2-233(6), MCA) A Motion to Amend Statement of Claim Nos. 76D 40711, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00 has been filed with the Montana Water Court by Quirk Cattle Co., seeking to amend one of the places of use set forth in these claims. By filing this motion, the claimant is asserting that these amendments are necessary to accurately reflect the historical places of use of these water rights. PROPOSED AMENDMENT Claimant Quirk Cattle Co. proposes the following amendments to these claims: Place of Use: Change the East half of Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 27 West, Lincoln County, Montana, to the West half of Section 18, Township 37 North, Range 26 West, Lincoln County, Montana, for Water Right Claim Nos. 76D 40711-00, 76D 118105-00, and 76D 118106-00. OBJECTION DEADLINE Any response or objection to the Motion to Amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, 1123 Research Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718, (800) 624-3270, watercourt@mt.gov, within 45 days of the date of the last newspaper publication of this notice. Please indicate claim nos. 76D 40711, 76D 118105-00 and 76D 118106-00, and Case No. 76D-57, on any response, objection or other correspondence related to this Motion to Amend. Please direct any questions regarding these amendments to Scott Hagel, attorney for Quirk Cattle Co., Crowley Fleck PLLP, P.O. Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903-0759. Published In The Western News July 13, 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals for January, 8 2021

"Libby, Montana" exposes legacy of environmental pollution

A documentary film on Libby's asbestos exposure aired on PBS on Tuesday evening.

Wildlife officials offer tips on bears

With the arrival of spring and an increase in outdoor recreation opportunities, ventures into the backcountry will on many occasions include episodes of interaction between humans and bears.

No. 2 Griz set to host Delaware in FBS playoffs

Delaware (9-3, 6-2 CAA) came from behind to defeat Lafayette 36-34 in Newark, Delaware, to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Feds approve Montana’s plan to expand broadband access

The plan is intended to serve as a guide for the state’s efforts to narrow the digital divide. Montana ranks lowest in the country in internet access, with rural communities struggling with access the most.

Selenium standard ignores bevy of unanswered questions

We have listened intently for over a year as state regulators imposed a new, very stringent site-specific water quality standard for selenium in Lake Koocanusa, while reassuring those who live here that this unusual action is both scientifically justified and in our best interests.

Parental rights advocates come to Arntzen’s defense

A pair of public school board trustees from Missoula and Kalispell emailed a letter to state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen Tuesday refuting recent criticisms of her leadership of the Office of Public Instruction and praising her “steadfast support” for local school boards, parents and teachers.

Legals February 7, 2020

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of the Name Change of Danille Harvey, Petitioner. Cause DV-20-19 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Danille Leanne Harvey to Danille Leanne Rector. The hearing will be on March 9, 2020 at 11am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lincoln County. Dated this 14th day of January, 2020. Tricia Brooks Clerk of District Court s/s Jen Brown Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News January 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2020. MNAXLP

56 legislators urge state to drop action against Hecla Mining Co.

Fifty-six legislators have made clear how they feel about a state agency’s action against a company and its leader trying to develop two mines near Libby.