Sidney Herald

The City Council of the City of Sidney hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held on the 6th day of February, 2012, at 7:00p.m., in the Council Chambers located in the Sidney City Hall at 115 2nd Street SE, Sidney, Montana, for the purpose of considering the conditional use permit for certain property at 1521 Highway 16, in the city limits of the City of Sidney, which property is described as follows:
Members of the public who reside on or own any of the described property as well as all residents of the City of Sidney are invited to attend and make comments pro or con the proposed conditional use permit.

For further information regarding this matter you may contact the City Clerk for the City of Sidney at 115 2nd Street SE, Sidney, Montana, tel: 406-433-2809
Tara Mathern
Sidney City Clerk
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the Matter of the Application of CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. for a Permit to Drill a horizontal oil and gas well.
1. Name and Address of Applicant: Continental Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1032, Enid,
Oklahoma 73702, 580-233-8955,
Fax: 580-548-5293.
2. Well Name and Legal Description:
Custer 1-7H
Surface Hole Location: 561' FNL & 2111' FWL, Sec 18-27N-54E
Horizontal Intercept:
230' FSL & 2000' FWL, Sec 7-27N-54E
Horizontal Terminus: 200' FNL & 1980' FWL, Sec 6-27N-54E
County: Richland
3. Proposed Total Depth: (1)19775' MD; 9778' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill an oil and gas well at the surface location set forth above to the depth as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604, Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY, THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL, AND THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 2535 St. John’s Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102, FAX Number: (406) 655-6015.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

Diane E. Savage
THE SAVAGE LAW FIRM
121 5th St. SW
PO Box 1105
Sidney, MT 59270
Telephone: 406-433-9770
Fax: 406-433-9771
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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 either be mailed to Delores Frison the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at The Savage Law Firm, P.O. Box 1105, Sidney, Montana 59270 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
DATED this 16th day of January, 2012
/s/ Delores Frison
Personal Representative
(Publish Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2012)

In the matter of the application of Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. for a Class II injection well permit
Slawson Exploration Company, Inc.
1675 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
Haffner 1-12 SWD
Richland County, MT
Section 12 T22N R58E

Produced water as well as recovered drill pit and fracture water from the Bakken, and Ratcliffe formations.

Injection into the Dakota (approx. 5,200'-5,292') and Swift (approx. 5,500'-5,540') formations.

An aquifer exemption will not be requested as part of the application since the proposed injection zones contain water greater than 10,000 PPM total dissolved solids.

Pursuant to Rule 36.22.1409, Administrative Rules of Montana, the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation will hold a public hearing upon application of Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. for a Class II underground injection permit for the well set forth above. Said hearing will be held at the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation Offices located at 2535 St. John's Ave, Billings, Montana beginning at 8:00 on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the Matter of the Application of CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. for a Permit to Drill a horizontal oil and gas well.
1. Name and Address of Applicant: Continental Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1032, Enid,
Oklahoma 73702, 580-233-8955,
Fax: 580-548-5293.
2. Well Name and Legal Description:
Butterfield 1-26H
Surface Hole Location: 1000' FNL & 150' FWL, Sec 26-26N-53E
Horizontal Intercept:
1000' FNL & 700' FWL, Sec 26-26N-53E
Horizontal Terminus: 1280' FNL & 200' FEL, Sec 25-26N-53E
County: Richland
3. Proposed Total Depth: (1)19775' MD; 9778' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill an oil and gas well at the surface location set forth above to the depth as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604, Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY, THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL, AND THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 2535 St. John’s Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102, FAX Number: (406) 655-6015.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the Matter of the Name change of:
Joshua Michael Meyer:

Joshua Michael Meyer
Petitioner
Cause No. DV-12-19
This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Joshua Michael Meyer to Joshua Michael Taft. The hearing will be on March 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the District Courtroom, Richland county Law & Justice Center
Date: January 31, 2012
Arlene Riggs
Clerk of District Court
\s\ Yvonne Volkman
Deputy Clerk of Court
(Publish Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012)

In the Matter of the Application of CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. for a Permit to Drill a horizontal oil and gas well.
1. Name and Address of Applicant: Continental Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1032, Enid,
Oklahoma 73702, 580-233-8955,
Fax: 580-548-5293.
2. Well Name and Legal Description:
Candee 3-18H
Surface Hole Location: 145' FNL & 380' FEL, Sec 18-24N-53E
Horizontal Intercept:
675' FNL & 380' FEL, Sec 18-24N-53E
Horizontal Terminus: 660' FSL & 800' FEL, Sec 19-24N-53E
County: Richland
3. Proposed Total Depth: (1)19780' MD; 9782' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill an oil and gas well at the surface location set forth above to the depth as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604, Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY, THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL, AND THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 2535 St. John’s Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102, FAX Number: (406) 655-6015.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the matter of the application of Slawson Exploration Co., Inc. for Permit to Drill oil and gas well.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR PERMITS TO DRILL OIL AND GAS WELL.
1. Name and address of Applicant: Slawson Exploration Co., Inc., 1675 Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
2. Legal Description including County and Approximate Footages of Surface Location of Proposed Oil and Gas Well (and projected bottom-hole location, if a directional or horizontal well):
Hunga Munga (Federal) #1-14H

SL: 827' FNL & 311' FWL, (NWNW) Section 23, Township 21 North, Range 59 EastBHL: 700' FNL & 750' FWL, (NWNW), Section 14, Township 21 North, Range 59 EastRichland County
Montana

3. Total Depth Proposed to be Drilled:
15,570' MD10,314' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill oil and gas wells at the surface locations set forth above to the depths as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604. Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH BELOW NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY. THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL AND THE REASONS WHY A HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE. MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation
2535 St. Johns Avenue
Billings, Montana 59102
Fax# (406) 655-6015
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fairview Jurisdictional Area “Standing” Committee of the City/County Planning Board of Richland County, Montana will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office Conference room, 1499 N. Central Avenue, Sidney, Montana to accept public comment on the proposed Ilene's Place trailer park subdivision application. Sabrina K. Steer and Shella R. Dore are the owner(s) of the subject property.
The proposed trailer park is located in Section 18, Township 24 North (T24N), Range 60 East (R60E) of Richland County. The proposed trailer park creates 10 rental lots. The proposed trailer park proposes to use a road access approach along County Road 133 of Richland, Montana.
Subject to public comment, the planning board shall by resolution make its recommendation to the governing body of Board of Richland County Commissioners.
Contact the City/County Planner at 123 West Main Street, Suite 2, Sidney, Montana 59270 or call (406) 433-6886 or email mhamburg@richland.org
to obtain a copy of the Staff Report and for further information or to request an accommodation for a disability.
Dated at Sidney, Montana this 2nd day of February, 2012.
Marcy Hamburg
Richland County Planner Office
City/County Planner
(Publish Feb. 5, 19, 2012)

In the Matter of the Application of CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. for a Permit to Drill a horizontal oil and gas well.
1. Name and Address of Applicant: Continental Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1032, Enid,
Oklahoma 73702, 580-233-8955,
Fax: 580-548-5293.
2. Well Name and Legal Description:
Alex 1-7H
Surface Hole Location: 260' FSL & 1620' FWL, Sec 7-26N-55E
Horizontal Intercept:
673' FSL & 1620' FWL, Sec 7-26N-55E
Horizontal Terminus: 200' FNL & 1980' FWL, Sec 6-26N-55E
County: Richland
3. Proposed Total Depth: (1)19776' MD; 9779' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill an oil and gas well at the surface location set forth above to the depth as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604, Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY, THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL, AND THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 2535 St. John’s Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102, FAX Number: (406) 655-6015.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

Sealed bids will be opened and read aloud on February 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Fairview School for four - six year contracts for the following bus routes:
Detailed specifications may be secured by prospective bidders from the Superintendent's office during regular school hours. These specifications include a copy of the Fairview School Bus Contract, which is an integral part of the specifications.

The Fairview School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contracts to the bidder(s) considered to be the most suited to the needs of the school district, and further to waive informalities.
ATTEST: Jacklyn Young
Business Manager
(Publish Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 2012)

This is to notify all interested parties that Richland County Transportation Service (RCTS) is applying for $179,118.73 under the Montana Department of Transportation's Operating Grant Program. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities within Richland County. RCTS is also applying for $167,500 through a capital assistance grant. The capital assistance grant is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. FTA funds will be used to purchase a 10-passenger bus with six wheelchair stations and a 6-passenger mini-van conversion two wheelchair stations for providing transit service to the residents of Richland County. Included in the total of the capital assistance application are funds to enclose two bus ports located at 1101 Silurian Ln and 390 22nd Ave NW, both in Sidney, MT, to better shelter vehicles and provide passengers at those locations a place to load and unload during adverse weather. Both applications are on file at 1201 W Holly, Ste 1, Sidney, MT 59270. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date, and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact Jodi Berry, Transit Coordinator, 1201 W Holly, Ste 1 Sidney or call 433-7433 or Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-444-4210 (voice), or 406-444-7696 (TTY).
(Publish Jan.29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, 2012)

Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is now offering local telephone services to subscribers throughout the Fairview and Sidney telephone exchange areas. Where Mid-Rivers’ facilities are not available, Mid-Rivers will offer re-sold services from Qwest. Mid-Rivers also offers two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 11 of our 2012 Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income customers. Link-up provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying low-income customers. Please contact the Mid-Rivers office in Sidney at 433-6782 or 1-800-452-2288 for further information.
(Publish Feb.5, 2012)

In the matter of the application of Slawson Exploration Co., Inc. for Permit to Drill oil and gas well.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR PERMITS TO DRILL OIL AND GAS WELL.
1. Name and address of Applicant: Slawson Exploration Co., Inc., 1675 Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
2. Legal Description including County and Approximate Footages of Surface Location of Proposed Oil and Gas Well (and projected bottom-hole location, if a directional or horizontal well):
Dirk Federal #1-22-21H
SL: 827' FNL & 286' FWL, (NWNW) Section 23, Township 21 North, Range 59 EastBHL:750' FNL & 700' FWL, (NWNW), Section 21, Township 21 North, Range 59 EastRichland County
Montana

3. Total Depth Proposed to be Drilled:
20,256' MD10,314' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill oil and gas wells at the surface locations set forth above to the depths as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604. Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH BELOW NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY. THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL AND THE REASONS WHY A HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE. MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation
2535 St. Johns Avenue
Billings, Montana 59102
Fax# (406) 655-6015
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the Matter of the Application of CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. for a Permit to Drill a horizontal oil and gas well.
1. Name and Address of Applicant: Continental Resources, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1032, Enid,
Oklahoma 73702, 580-233-8955,
Fax: 580-548-5293.
2. Well Name and Legal Description:
Dow 1-20H
Surface Hole Location: 260' FSL & 1620' FWL, Sec 7-26N-55E
Horizontal Intercept:
673' FSL & 1620' FWL, Sec 7-26N-55E
Horizontal Terminus: 200' FNL & 1980' FWL, Sec 6-26N-55E
County: Richland
3. Proposed Total Depth: (1)19776' MD; 9779' TVD
Notice is hereby given that an application for permit to drill an oil and gas well at the surface location set forth above to the depth as stated will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.601 and 36.22.604, Administrative Rules of Montana, an interested party may demand an opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning the application. SUCH DEMAND FOR HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONTANA BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD’S PETROLEUM ENGINEER WITHOUT HEARING. A DEMAND MUST: (1) SET FORTH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF EACH INTERESTED PARTY, THEIR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LANDS SURROUNDING THE PROPOSED WELL, AND THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING IS SOUGHT; (2) BE SERVED UPON THE APPLICANT BY COPY MAILED OR FAX TRANSMITTED TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 2535 St. John’s Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102, FAX Number: (406) 655-6015.
(Publish Feb. 5, 2012)

In the Matter of the Name change of:
Jose Juan Juarez:

Jose Juan Juarez
Petitioner
Cause No. DV-12-21
This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jose Juan Juarez to Joey Juan Juarez. The hearing will be on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the District Courtroom, Richland County Law & Justice Center
Date: February 2, 2012
Arlene Riggs
Clerk of District Court
(Publish Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012)

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