Legals for Wednesday, July 21, 2021

MONTANA WATER COURT

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NOTICE OF ENTRY OF FINAL DECREE OF WATER RIGHTS FOR

TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

The Montana Water Court has entered its Final Decree of existing rights for the Turtle Mountain

Band of Chippewa Indians.

The Final Decree is available at these locations:

*Montana Water Court:

1123 Research Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718; 406-586-4364 https://courts.mt.gov/courts/water

*Montana DNRC, Water Rights Adjudication Office:

910 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59620; 406-444-0560

*Montana DNRC, Water Resources Regional Offices:

222 Sixth St. S, Glasgow, MT 59230; 406-228-2561

210 Sixth Ave., Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-5516

613 NE Main, Ste. E, Lewistown, MT 59457-2020;

406-538-7459

Airport Business Park, 1371 Rimtop Dr., Billings,

MT 59105; 406-247-4415

Copies have also been provided to the clerks of court and the clerk and recorders of the counties in

which the water rights in the decree are located.

Appeal of this final decree is subject to Section 85-2-235, MCA. Questions about this decree may be directed to the Montana Water Court at

1-800-624-3270 or 406-586-4364.

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) MNAXLP

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PETITION FOR AUTO GATE

At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, a petition signed by several

residents and taxpayers of PHILLIPS COUNTY was presented to the Board requesting

An AUTO GATE to be placed at the following locations:

Township 36 North, Range 30 East Located in the Southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 2

A by-pass gate must be provided for trailing cattle or moving machinery when necessary.

A hearing will be held on said petition on Monday July 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Phillips County Courthouse, at which time anyone may appear either for or against the said petition.

Dated this July 7, 2021

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Lynnel LaBrie, CLERK

(Published by Phillips County News 7/14, 7/21/2021) MNAXLP

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Notice of Meeting

The Malta School Board of Trustees will meet August 9, 2021 at 7:00pm in the Board room of the Malta High/Middle School for the purpose of considering and adopting the Final Budget for Malta K-12 School District 14A. The meeting of the Trustees may be continued from day to day until the final adoption of the District’s Budget. Any taxpayer in the District may attend the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget. This notice is given per the requirements of MCA 20-9-115.

For further information, please contact Jane Knudsen, Business Manager/District Clerk, Malta Public Schools - 654-1871.

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21/2021) MNAXLP

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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT

An audit of the affairs of the Whitewater Public School, Whitewater, Montana, has been conducted by Denning, Downey and Associates CPA’s. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication concerning the audit report include a statement that the audit report is on file in its entirety and is open to public inspection at 117 1st Ave. W, Whitewater, Montana 59544. The Whitewater Public School will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request.

Lynn Hill

Business Manager/Clerk

Whitewater Public School

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21/2021) MNAXLP

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Zachary M. Lipszyc

Helland Law Firm, pllc

217 5th Street South

P. O. Box 512

Glasgow, Montana 59230

Telephone: (406) 228-9331

Fax : (406) 228-9335

E-mail: [email protected]

Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PHILLIPS COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. DP 2021-13

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CLARABEL SCORE,

Deceased

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned 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 be mailed to the undersigned at the office of Helland Law Firm, pllc, 217 5th Street South, P.O. Box 512, Glasgow, Montana 59230, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court.

DATED this 8th day of June, 2021.

/s/ Paula D. Ost

PAULA D. OST, Personal Representative

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STATE OF MONTANA )

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County of Phillips )

PAULA D. OST, being first duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and says:

That the undersigned has read the foregoing and that the facts and matters contained therein are true, accurate and complete to the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief.

/s/ Paula D. Ost

PAULA D. OST

Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th day of June, 2021 by PAULA D. OST.

/s/ Barbara R. Gray

(Signature of Notary)

Barbara R. Gray

(Printed Name of Notary)

Notary Public for the State of Montana

HELLAND LAW FIRM, PLLC

/s/ Zachary M. Lipszyc

Attorneys for Personal Representative

(Published by Phillips County News 7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021) MNAXLP

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RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPERTY ABANDONED, OBSOLETE, UNDESIRABLE OR UNSUITABLE FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES OF THE DISTRICT

The Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B have determined that the following real and personal property of the district, located at 321 Hwy 243, Saco, Montana, is obsolete, unsuitable or not needed any longer for school purposes of School District No. 12 A & B.

4- Math Calculators (broken)

4- Dell Laptop (broken)

1- Dead Backup drive

1- Sharp Copier- Broken used as a parts copier

1- Bar Code Module (Fax and Printer)

17-Lenova Thinkpad Laptop- (no longer useable)

12- Dell Laptops- (no longer useable)

The subject property is obsolete, unsuitable or not needed any longer for school purposes.

As provided in § 20-6-604, MCA, the Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B hereby resolve to sell or dispose of the property identified above.

The Trustees of School District No 12 A & B further resolve that notices of the resolution shall be published on July 21, 2021 and July 28, 2021, in the Phillips County News newspaper.

This resolution shall become effective 14 days after publication of the second notice identified in the immediately preceding paragraph, unless appealed to the district court by a taxpayer in compliance with and as provided in § 20-6-604, MCA.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B this 13th day of July, 2021.

Donni Linn

Board Chair, School District No. 12 A & B

Attest: Mandy Sunford

Business Manager/District Clerk

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21, 7/28/2021) MNAXLP

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Martin Campbell

PO Box 202

Malta MT 59538

406-654-7016

Petitioner appearing without a lawyer

Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County

Martin Campbell,

Petitioner.

and

Sarah Petersen,

Respondent.

Cause No. DR-2021-14

Summons for Publication

NOTICE TO: Respondent Sarah Petersen

You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day.

You must file your written response with the Clerk of District court at:314 So 2nd Ave W, Malta, MT 59538 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner.

Dated this 16th day of July 2021

/s/ Yvonne Laird

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) MNAXLP

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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT

An audit of the affairs of School Districts No. 12A & 12B, Phillips County, Saco, Montana has been conducted by WIPFLI LLP. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the District. A copy of the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 is on file in its entirety and open to the public inspection at the school office. The District will supply a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request.

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21/2021) MNAXLP

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Eddie Haver

PO Box 574

Panora, IA 50216

Petitioner appearing without a lawyer

Montana 17th Judicial District Court, Phillips County

Edward A. Haver,

Petitioner.

and

Jennifer R. Hoffman,

Respondent.

Cause No. DR-2021-08

Summons for Publication

NOTICE TO: Respondent Jennifer R. Hoffman

You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day.

You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at:

314 So 2nd Ave W, Malta, MT 59538 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner.

Dated this 19th day of July 2021

/s/ Yvonne Laird

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

(Published by Phillips County News 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) MNAXLP