State Parks and FWP briefs and updates

Comment sought for recreational trails

Legals May 10, 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

Water trial opens; Wyoming criticizes

BILLINGS — Farmers and ranchers in southeastern Montana are being denied their “lifeblood” by upstream water users in Wyoming who are taking more than their share of water from the Yellowstone River basin, Montana Attorney General Tim Fox said Wednesday.

New pass designed to prevent spread of invasive aquatic species

Montana’s quest to prevent the infestation of lakes and streams by zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species features new provisions for visiting nonresident boaters and anglers. The 2019 Montana Legislature reduced the fee nonresident anglers pay for the Angler Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass. Nonresident anglers will pay $7.50 instead of the $15 fee charged last year. Also, nonresident youth under the age of 16 will be exempt from purchasing the Angler AIS Prevention Pass. The AIS Prevention Pass fee is included in the purchase of fishing licenses. New this year, nonresidents launching watercraft in Montana must purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass.

WILD ART-Champion of Business award

CHAMPION OF BUSINESS awards were presented recently to a number of Montana lawmakers...

Spring turkey license application deadline

Montana’s spring male turkey hunting season begins April 8 this year. The deadline to apply for a Montana spring turkey license in some Montana counties is March 2.

Hecla responds to DEQ's editorial

I respect the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s importance in ensuring protection of Montana’s environment. We acknowledge Director Tom Livers’ support for Hecla when he accurately stated, “DEQ recognizes that Hecla’s track record of mine operations and reclamation has earned the company a favorable reputation for commitments to safety and to minimizing environmental impacts from mining.” We also support the law’s intent to hold operators accountable for compliance.

Southwest Montana remains a jewel of the state

For the most part, the physical and social geography of southwest Montana has changed little with the passage of time.

Use your vote to support renewable energy in Montana

Montana has abundant sunshine and plenty of wind, but we have barely left the starting blocks in development of those resources. One reason: Montana’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has followed the lead of our state’s largest monopoly utility, NorthWestern Energy, in discouraging the development of renewable energy.

A few simple steps will help keep businesses open

State joins sturgeon lawsuit

The state of Montana on June 30 joined a lawsuit to protect Montana's resident fish including the endangered white sturgeon in the Kootenai River below Libby Dam.

Libby Legacy Program receives $4,000 grant for its efforts

The Libby Legacy Project, an effort by Libby Public Schools, is among several throughout Montana to be granted funds.

Montana ACLU files records request regarding library board

The ACLU of Montana has filed a public records request it says is related to recent efforts by ImagineIF Library Board trustees to remove books from library shelves.

UM's Delaney set for retirement

MISSOULA — Montana coach Mick Delaney is retiring at the end of the season.

Student safety is Montana's priority

The classroom doors are opening for the 2018-2019 school year! When parents drop their students off at the bus stop or in front of their school this fall, they deserve peace of mind in knowing that their child will return safely home to the dinner table that evening. As State Superintendent, I have made school safety my top priority. All Montana students must be safe and secure in their classrooms before learning can occur.

Putting Montana families first with paid family leave

It’s good for families, good for businesses and good for Montana.

Medstart Three

The entire crew of the MedStart camp in front of Montana Tech University of Montana in Butte.

Tester secures $26 million to strengthen Montana’s energy grid against wildfire

Grid resilience funding comes from the Senator’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Montana VA will support Libby Stand Down

The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Memorial Center in Libby. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Sen. Cuffe touts Brown's qualifications for high court

James Brown will be a good partner for Justice Jim Rice, who recently wrote the dissenting opinion on the Election Integrity Laws that were put on hold by a Supreme Court split vote.