Legals February 15, 2019

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 ARTHUR ROY PANKEY Deceased Cause No. DP-19-__________ 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 Angelica L. Pankey, 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 this 16th day of January 2019 s/ Angelica L. Pankey Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 1, 8, 15, 2019 MNAXLP

FWP updates and briefs

Hunting Permit Drawing Results Now Available

Yaak resident takes on public outreach role

A grant procured by the Montana Wilderness Association, in collaboration with the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, has helped create a new outreach position in the Libby area.

Fielder's land transfer pitch is snake oil sales

Montana Republicans should cast their ballots carefully

Judge sides with FWP in elk management lawsuit

Elk populations, public hunting access form key pieces of initial rulings in lawsuit.

Montana joins growing list of states with codified protection against frivolous lawsuits

“A SLAPP may come in the form of defamation, invasion of privacy, nuisance or other claim, but its real goal is to entangle the defendant in expensive litigation and stifle their ability to engage in Constitutionally protected activities,” bill sponsor Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, said while introducing the bill before the House Judiciary committee in February.

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Medical dispensaries first to sell recreational marijuana

After voters approved two legalization measures in November, many of Montana's medical marijuana dispensaries are expected to seek licenses to sell their products for recreational use beginning next fall.

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GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke

Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.

Legals for February, 15 2022

Fire managers approve Stage 1 fire restrictions in northwest Montana

People can also be held liable for all suppression costs and damages for starting a fire.

Eureka man given to six-year suspended sentence Subject of ACLU suit against Sheriff's Office takes plea agreement

A Eureka man who had sued the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in October in claiming unlawful detainment, was given a suspended six-years sentence with the Montana Department of Corrections in Montana 19th Judicial District Court in Libby on Monday.

Legals August 21, 2018

J. Tiffin Hall Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2109 Eureka, MT 59917 telephone: (406) 297-7026 facsimile: (406) 297-7027 Attorney for Plaintiffs Rickey C. Swartzfager and Pamela L. Moore MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY RICKEY C. SWARTZFAGER and PAMELA L. MOORE, Plaintiffs, v. DEBRA K. WALLINGFORD and JOHN DOES 1-5, 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, Defendants. Cause No. DR-18-165 Judge Matthew J. Cuffe SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The above named Plaintiffs has brought an action against Defendants, who may have an interest in property situated in Lincoln County, Montana, described as follows: Lots 18 and 19, Block 18, Pioneer Junction, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. The purpose of this action is quiet title to the above-described real property. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action, which is filed in the office of 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 Plaintiffs= attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint to Quiet Title. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court the 14th day of August, 2018. By:____________________________ Matthew J. Cuffe District Court Judge Published In The Western News August 21, 28, September 4, 2018 MNAXLP

In Brief

Lawsuits challenge three voter-related laws passed by Legislature

Laws requiring voter IDs, eliminating Election Day registration and changing definitions of residency alleged unconstitutional by plaintiffs

Legals April 27, 2018

Jane E. Cowley, Esq. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 2955 Stockyard Road Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 Telephone: (406) 541-6960 Facsimile: (406) 541-4101 Email: cowley@westernmontanalaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAY F. OLSEN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-2018-30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorothy A. Olsen 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 Dorothy A. Olsen, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C., P.O. Box 16960, Missoula, Montana 59808-6960 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of April, 2018. REEP, BELL, LAIRD & JASPER, P.C. By Jane E. Cowley Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News April 20, 27, May 4, 2018 MNAXLP

Mask mandate in doubt with incoming governor

HELENA, Mont. — Incoming Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signaled he won't continue a statewide mask mandate in place since July, though he said he plans to wear a mask himself and get vaccinated against COVID-19.