Legals for October, 30 2024
Dell Jones 153 Red Hill Rd. St. Regis, MT 59866 Plaintiff Pro Se Telephone: 208-290-3993 IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF MINERAL COUNTY, MONTANA BEFORE JUDGE KIM TARON Dell Jones Plaintiff vs. Darlene Dawn Oliver Defendant Case No.: CV-595-2024-68-OT SUMMONS THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S), GREETINGS: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the above-entitled Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is herewith served upon you. In the event that you deny any or all of the material facts stated in the complaint, you must file your written answer together with $30.00 for the answer fee and surcharge for each Defendant with the above-entitled Court, and serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney at the address as shown on the Complaint. The answer must contain a denial of any or all of the material facts stated in the Complaint that the Defendant believes to be untrue, and also a statement, in plain or direct manner, of any other facts constituting a defense. Any matter not denied shall be deemed admitted. If you fail to answer or assert a counterclaim within twenty (20) calendar days after service of the Complaint and Summons, the Plaintiff may request entry of default judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: 7-8-2024 /s/Kim Taron Justice of the Peace By Wendie Richards Clerk, Justice Court Published in the Mineral Independent on October 16, 23, 30, 2024. MNAXLP
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 __________________________