Legals for November, 6 2024

| November 6, 2024 12:00 AM

MONTANA WATER COURT CLARK FORK DIVISION CLARK FORK RIVER BETWEEN THE BLACKFOOT RIVER AND FLATHEAD RIVER BASIN 76M The Montana Water Court has entered its Preliminary Decree for Basin 76M and the Decree is now available for your review. The Decree and the forms are available at these locations: * Montana Water Court website: https://courts.mt.gov/Courts/Water/Notices-Info/ * Montana DNRC website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/water/adjudication * Montana Water Court: 1123 Research Drive Bozeman, MT 59718; 406-586-4364 * Montana DNRC, Water Rights Adjudication Office: 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; 406-444-0699 * Montana DNRC, Water Resources Regional Office, 2705 Spurgin Road, Bldg. C, Missoula, MT 59806; (406) 721-4284 OBJECTIONS All objections must be filed on the forms provided by the Water Court and must be received at the Water Court by April 7, 2025. Objections can be filed electronically at watercourt@mt.gov or sent to Montana Water Court, PO Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59771. EXTENSIONS The Water Court may grant a request for an extension of the time for filing objections. A request for an extension must be received by the Water Court on or before April 7, 2025. If an extension is granted, it will apply to everyone. Any extension will be posted at the offices listed above and will be advertised once in this newspaper. RIGHT TO APPEAL If you do not participate in Water Court proceedings, your right to appeal an adverse decision is limited by Section 85-2-235, MCA. If changes were made to your abstract, you may challenge those changes by filing an objection. You may also address DNRC issue remarks by an objection. If there are changes and/or issue remarks on your abstract which are not resolved by an objection, these will be addressed and resolved by the Water Court. MEETINGS The Water Court will be offering informal public meetings to explain the objection process on the following dates: • Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm in person at The Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana, 1098 Maurice Avenue, Missoula, MT 59812 • Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:00 pm via Zoom. To take part in the telephone conference, dial (646) 558-8656, enter the Meeting ID 894 4084 7890#, then press # to skip participant ID, then enter the meeting password 844571# Published in the Mineral Independent on October 23, October 30 and November 6, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice The first half of 2024 Real Estate Taxes are due on or before December 2, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments should be mailed to: Mineral County Treasurer PO Box 100 Superior MT 59872 As per MCA 15-16-101(4) Please include Tax ID or Payment Stub with your check. If you think there may be an assignment against your property, please call us for proper procedures. ALL PROPERTY TAXES MAY BE PAID ON LINE. SEE OUR WEB SITE: “https://webx.mtcounty.com” (Tax Payments) Payments may be made Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at the Mineral County Treasurer’s Office. Courthouse closed November 5 (Election Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), and November 28 (Thanksgiving Day). If you have not received a tax bill, please contact the Treasurer’s office immediately so corrections can be made. Merry Mueller, Mineral County Treasurer 406-822-3530 Published in the Mineral Independent on October 30 and November 6, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

Reminder The second half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before December 2, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments should be mailed to: Mineral County Treasurer PO Box 100 Superior MT 59872 As per MCA 15-16-101(4) Please include Tax ID or Payment Stub with your check. ALL PROPERTY TAXES MAY BE PAID ON LINE. SEE OUR WEB SITE: “https://webx.mtcounty.com” (Tax Payments) Payments may be made Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at the Mineral County Treasurer’s Office. Courthouse closed November 5 (Election Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), and November 28 (Thanksgiving Day).Merry Mueller, Mineral County Treasurer 406-822-3530 Published in the Mineral Independent on October 30 and November 6, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

Elsen Law, PLLC Dan Elsen PO Box 7428 Missoula, MT 59807 (406) 830-3000 dan@elsenlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiffs, MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY CLARK STEVENS and PAUL STEVENS Plaintiffs, vs. TIMBERLAND RESOURCES, INC, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION and DOROTHY KELLY, and the unknown, heirs, devisees, and assigns of the aforesaid defendants, and all other persons known or unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint, or any part thereof, adverse to the Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Dept. No. 5 Cause No. DV-24-49 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETING TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND EACH OF THEM: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon one of you in each county wherein you reside. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or, you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the 2 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION plaintiffs or plaintiffs’ attorney, if a plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to land situated in the County of Mineral, State of Montana, more particularly described as follows: A tract of land in the Northeast quarter of Section 24, Township 19 North, Range 30 West, P.M.M., Mineral County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East one-quarter corner of Section 24, thence N.00°17’W., along the East boundary of said Section 24 for 667.0 feet, thence N.56°27’W., for 384.58 feet to the true point of beginning; thence N.32°29’W. for 515.0 feet; thence S.69°53’W., for 810.66 feet, thence S.39°36’E. for 277.73 feet; thence S.25°01’E. for 338.0 feet; thence N.63°04’E. for 805.14 feet back to the true point of beginning. All according to the Survey as recorded on Page 18 of the New Plat Book, records of Mineral County, Montana, and designated as Tract 29 of Waterhole Ranch Acreage Tracts thereon. Deed Reference: Drawer 2 of Deeds, Card No. 5806 Parcel No. Reference: 203100 Witness my hand and seal of the Court this 22 day of October, 2024. Clerk of Court, /s/ J. Talbot By: J. Talbot Published in the Mineral Independent on October 30 and November 6, 13, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

HON. SHANE A. VANNATTA District Court Judge Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 406-258-4765 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF C.F., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DN-31-2024-3 SUMMONS TO: BIRTH FATHER OF C.F. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (the Department), 305 West Main, Superior, Montana 59872, requesting that ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, ORDER GRANTING EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SERVICES, and TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY be granted; that the Department be granted Temporary Legal Custody; or that said youth be otherwise cared for. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on the 18th day of November, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 300 River Street, in Superior, Mineral County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why said youth should not be declared youth in need of care; why the Department should not be granted Temporary Investigative Authority; or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. The youth was born on the 13th day of February 2024. Birth mother: Rebecca Ovitt 53 Clark Creek Loop Plains, MT 59859 Birth father: William Finnegan You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Mineral County; (406) 822-3538. DATED this 28th day of October 2024. SHANE A. VANNATTA District Court Judge /s/ Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Published in the Mineral Independent on November 6, 13, 20, 2024. MNAXLP

HON. SHANE A. VANNATTA District Court Judge Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 406-258-4765 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF T.O., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DN-31-2024-2 SUMMONS TO: BIRTH FATHER OF T.O. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (the Department), 305 West Main, Superior, Montana 59872, requesting that ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, ORDER GRANTING EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SERVICES, and TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY be granted; that the Department be granted Temporary Legal Custody; or that said youth be otherwise cared for. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on the 18th day of November, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 300 River Street, in Superior, Mineral County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why said youth should not be declared youth in need of care; why the Department should not be granted Temporary Investigative Authority; or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. The youth was born on the 13th day of February 2024. Birth mother: Rebecca Ovitt 53 Clark Creek Loop Plains, MT 59859 Birth father: Duane Ovitt You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Mineral County; (406) 822-3538. DATED this 28 day of October 2024. SHANE A. VANNATTA District Court Judge /s/ Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Published in the Mineral Independent on November 6, 13, 20, 2024. MNAXLP

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote “universal service” to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise these services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot’s customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON NOVEMBER 6TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote “universal service” to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise these services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot’s customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. Published in the Mineral Independent on November 6, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway proposes to install 27 50-ft-tall communications poles in their railroad right-of-way in Mineral County at (latitude, longitude) 47.013749, -114.508195; 47.011046, -114.539601; 46.998465, -114.570434; 47.012474. -114.591107; 47.016645, -114.623199; 47.017267, -114.658778; 47.007590, -114.695189; 46.995769, -114.719715; 47.012724, -114.742375; 47.046971, -114.768357; 47.075858, -114.772067; 47.104523, -114.782149; 47.126627, -114.800373; 47.141370, -114.832256; 47.158847, -114.855906; 47.180215, -114.872778; 47.193825, -114.902250; 47.207170, -114.937118; 47.224156, -114.968615; 47.230932, -115.002988; 47.232080, -115.039187; 47.255288, -115.059597; 47.317128, -115.078036; 47.328881, -115.046690; 47.332964. -115.017925; and 47.343842, -114.981479, which will be licensed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As part of its responsibilities assigned by FCC for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), BNSF invites the public to notify BNSF of any effects the placement of this tower may have on properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or any concerns the public may have with regard to the potential impact the tower may have on natural and cultural resources subject to NEPA or NHPA review and consideration. Please direct your comments to Jennifer Schwaller at HDR, 10450 Holmes Rd, Suite 600, Kansas City, MO 64131 or jennifer.schwaller@hdrinc.com. Comments must be received within 10 days of this notice. Published in the Mineral Independent on November 6, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________