Legals for December, 25 2025
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MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause No- DG 25-13 Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Minor Child In the matter of the Guardianship of Arica R Hundahl (Childs name) Debbie Stoneman Petitioner THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO: DEBBIE STONEMAN, KAYLA J WALTON NOTICE IS GIVEN to both parents of the minor child (ren) above referenced and all of their interested persons that Petitioner has filed a petition with the Clerk of the Court to become the guardian of the minor Child (ren). The hearing on the Petitioner will be held at Lake County Courthouse 106 4th Ave E, Polson MT in Lake County on the following date and time. Date 1/14/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner being granted. Dated 11/17/25 By: Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES, CAUSE NO. 22-0197-CV Petitioner, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION -VS2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN KMHDU4AD3AU929751 AND FIVE HUNDRED, THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS, Respondent, IN REM. Stephanie Nacole Dupuis, Potential Owner or Claimant. THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES SEND GRETTINGS TO: STEPHANIE NACOLE DUPUIS, Potential Owner or Claimant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to file a verified answer to the pending PETITION FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE identified above within 14 days of the last publication date of this summons. Failure to file an answer within 14 days may bar the owner or claimant from presenting evidence at any subsequent evidentiary hearing. If a verified answer is not filed with the tribal court 14 days, the Court may consider the lack of response a denial of interest in the property. Upon Motion of the Tribes, the relief requested in the Petitions may be granted by default judgment and the identified property forfeited to the Tribes. A copy of the petition may be obtained by contacting the Tribal Court. Witness my hand and seal of the Tribal Court this CEDERATED SALISHKOOTENAI TRIBES TRIBAL CONFED COURT SEAL RESERVATIO ATHEAD. 30th day of July 2025. Malia Hamel. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Phone: (406) 883-4395 [email protected] Attorney for Petitioners MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF AUSTIN DENTLER, A Minor, LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ, Co-Petitioners. Cause. No. DV-25-286 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child. The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear. DATED this 16th day of December, 2025. CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Phone: (406) 883-4395 [email protected] Attorney for Petitioners MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF TALAINA DENTLER, A Minor, LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ, Co-Petitioners. Cause. No. DV-25-287 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child. The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear. DATED this 16th day of December, 2025. CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioners PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Phone: (406) 883-4395 [email protected] Attorney for Petitioners MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF TYLER DENTLER, A Minor, LISA WALL-RODRIGUEZ AND ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ, Co-Petitioners. Cause. No. DV-25-288 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD NOTICE is hereby given that Lisa Wall-Rodriguez and Alexander Rodriguez, Co-Petitioners herein and Co-Guardians of the above-named minor child, have filed in the above captioned action a Verified Petition to Change Name of Minor Child. The hearing upon said Petition is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the Lake County, Montana Courthouse, at which time and place all interested persons may appear. DATED this 16th day of December, 2025. CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioners PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 18, 25 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, owner of Parcel A on Certificate of Survey No. 2496 in Section 2, Township 24 North, Range 21 West P.M.M., is requesting a variance from requirements contained in the Administrative Rules of Montana Sub-Chapter 9, Subdivisions/On-Site Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems, which are adopted by reference in the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The property owners are requesting a variance to install a sealed pit privy for public usage and a septic drainfield for the host RV unit on the property. The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Chamber, 106 4th Ave E, Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to, and additional information may be obtained from, Lake County Environmental Health, 500 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236, [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25 AND JANUARY 1, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the community room (Room 106), located on the 1st floor of the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: REINIGER CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Rudie and Nancy Reiniger are requesting conditional use approval to allow for a temporary dwelling within the East Shore Zoning District. If approved, the conditional use will allow establishment of a temporary dwelling for a construction period not to exceed two (2) calendar years. The +/- 1.09-acre subject property is located at 17324 Panoramic Way in Bigfork, legally described as tract 1 on COS 7324, within section 05, T25N, and R19W. CHRISTENSEN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Cheryl Reid of Delaney’s Landscape Center, on behalf of Dana Christensen, is requesting conditional use approval within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit Skidoo Lane. If approved, the conditional use will allow for impervious surface areas covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with the renovations to deck, walkways and retaining walls. The +/- .674-acre subject property is located at 32316 Skidoo Lane in Polson, legally described as tract 7 of Jenning Orchard Tracts, within section 21, T23N, and R19W. SERRA CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Michael K. Serra is requesting conditional use approval to allow for the expansion of a highway commercial business. If approved, the conditional use would allow the addition of an automotive sales business to the auto body shop that is already existing on the lot. The property is legally described as lot 1 of Lake View Step Two, a subdivision located in section 19, T25N and R20W. HOGAN VARIANCE REQUEST Lance Hogan is requesting a variance to allow for an encroachment into the setback from South Finley Point Road. If approved, the variance would allow a shop to be constructed within the county road setback on the subject property. The property is legally described as lot 2A of the amended plat of lots 2 & 3, St. Ignatius Pebble Beach within section 19, T23N, R19W. HART CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Christopher Hart is requesting conditional use approval to allow for a temporary dwelling within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit Skidoo Lane. If approved, the conditional use would allow the establishment of an RV for a period of construction not to exceed two years. The request is associated with the construction of a single-family residence and additional accessory structures. The property is legally described as tract 1, of COS 7804 within section 21, T23N, R19W Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by January 5, 2026 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after January 5 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so.PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the community room (Room 106), located on the 1st floor of the Dave Stipe Courthouse Annex building, 500 1st St E, Polson. (Enter from 5th Ave E.) The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. Agenda items include: BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT REGULATION REWRITE The Planning Board will hold a public meeting regarding updates to the Lake County Buildings for Lease or Rent Regulations (BLR). Modified sections include sections 4-8 and the addition of an Appendix. The current BLR regulations and a list of all of the proposed changes can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department’s webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by January 5, 2026 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after January 5 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected] . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to do so. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance is an option) on the following item: LAKE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On December 10, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Subdivision Regulations. The amendments included Sections II, III, IV, VI, VII, IX, and X of the Lake County Subdivision Regulations pertaining to the general procedures, divisions of land exempt from subdivision review, review procedures for minor subdivisions, condominium subdivisions, review procedure for subdivisions created by rent or lease, overall development plan for phased subdivisions, and design and improvements. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt the amendments with the modifications made during the meeting. The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Staff’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of intention to adopt the amendments. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
Peter F. Lacny MCFARLAND MOLLOY LACNY & DUERK 283 West Front Street, Suite 203 Missoula, MT 59802 Telephone: (406) 519-3122 Facsimile: (406) 519-3123 [email protected] Attorneys for Estate MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSSELI NIZHONI PETE, Deceased. Probate No. DP-25-69 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative, Shandin Pete, c/o McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk, 283 West Front Street, Suite 203, Missoula, Montana 29802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 19th day of December, 2025. Shandin Pete, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ATTORNEY: By: Peter F. Lacny PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, 2025 AND JANUARY 1, 8, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY STATE OF WASHINGTON TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO: 1. QUENNELL MATT parent of AUDRINA GOPHER, DOB 1/26/09 Dependency Petition 24-7-01879-32 filed 10/7/24 hearing on 1/28/26 at 9:00am A Dependency Petition has been filed in the above court. A Fact-Finding hearing will be held on this matter on the above date at the Spokane County Juvenile Justice Center, 902 N Adams St, Spokane, WA 99260. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition call DSHS at (509) 363-3550. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. TIMOTHY W. FITZGERALD, Spokane County Clerk By SAMANTHA SOTO, Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, JANUARY 1, 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 13th day of January 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for consideration and recommendation to the Polson City Commission of proposed text amendments to the 2016 Polson Development Code (PDC) which includes zoning and subdivision regulations that will apply to all land within the municipal boundaries of the City of Polson, Montana. Such changes are made in accordance with the changes to state law enacted by the 68th and 69th Regular Sessions of the Montana Legislature in 2023 and 2025. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public comments on and review the proposed PDC text amendments. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-503 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Community Development Director at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 22nd day of December 2025. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON DECEMBER 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________