Legals for January, 1 2026
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 3 weeks, 1 day AGO
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
Polson School District 23 Trustee 2026 Election Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of Polson School District 23, shall call for election of Two (2) Trustees from the Elementary District and to serve three (3) year terms. The voting shall be by mail ballot election, with the election date of May 5, 2026. If the number of candidates filing for a position or filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under MCA 13-10-211 is equal to the number of positions to be elected, the trustees may give notice that an election will not be held. (MCA 20-3-313) Filing information is available at the District Administration Office at 111 - 4th Ave East in Polson. Filing deadline is March 2, 2026 by 4:30 PM. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 1, 8, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK BRANDS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ESTRAY NOTICE OF SALE On the 29th day of December 2025, the Montana Department of Livestock took possession of the estrayed animal described as follows: One (1) Black Cow, Older than 10 years, branded 9 Hanging Lazy M on Right Rib and Lazy Spade on Left Rib The animal was found near the intersection of Carbine Road and Leighton Road, Ronan, Lake County, MT. The animal will sell at Montana Livestock Auction, Ramsey, MT., on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Contact: Jason Kimball, (406) 475-1107 Estray Reference Number: 2025-12-29_515 For additional information and photos: liv.mt.gov/Brands-Enforcement/Livestock-Found-Lists PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 1, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE BROOKS FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT This project is for the reconstruction and stabilization of the bank by placing approximately 250 cubic yards of reused trench material, 200 cubic yards of pitrun, and 930 cubic yards of oversized riprap, along with installation of geotextile fabric, within the 100year floodplain of Flathead Lake. The subject property is legally described as tract 1 of COS 7199 within section 19, T26N, R19W. Information regarding the proposal is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is January 17, 2026. Comments may be mailed to: Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 1, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Eli J. Patten (MT Bar #11219) David F. Knobel (MT Bar #212614) Robert J. Joki (MT Bar #68066678) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 Transwestern Plaza II 490 North 31st Street P.O. Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103-2529 Telephone: (406) 252-3441 Facsimile: (406) 252-3181 Attorneys for Plaintiff Montana Twentieth judicial District Court, Lake County GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Harlan Matthew Mathias, Freda Lynette Finley, Antoine Robert Carman, Roberta Lee Carman, Dorthea Marie Carman, Tulana Carman, Taralea Carman, Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc., Accredited Bond Agencies, Inc., Scott Chambers, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-25-87 Judge: Hon. John A. Mercer SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Roberta Lee Carman, Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein 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 plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if 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 to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: A portion of the W1/2NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 17, Township 21 North, Range 19 West, p.m. Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being lot a on Certificate of Survey No. 5092, on file in the office of the clerk and recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street Address: 33909 Blue Bird Ln., Ronan, MT 59864. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 24 day of November, 2025. Lake County Clerk of District Court By: M. Chapman Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 1, 8 & 15, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Eli J. Patten (MT Bar #11219) David F. Knobel (MT Bar #212614) Robert J. Joki (MT Bar #68066678) CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 Transwestern Plaza II 490 North 31st Street P.O. Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103-2529 Telephone: (406) 252-3441 Facsimile: (406) 252-3181 Attorneys for Plaintiff Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Harlan Matthew Mathias, Freda Lynette Finley, Antoine Robert Carman, Roberta Lee Carman, Dorthea Marie Carman, Tulana Carman, Taralea Carman, Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc., Accredited Bond Agencies, Inc., Scott Chambers, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-25-87 Judge: Hon. John A. Mercer SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: All other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Within 21 days after service of this summons on you or (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the complaint filed herein 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 plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if 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 to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: A portion of the W1/2NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 17, Township 21 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., LAKE COUNTY, Montana, further shown and described as being Lot a on Certificate of Survey No. 5092, on file in the office of the clerk and recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street Address: 33909 Blue Bird Ln., Ronan, MT 59864. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this ____ day of___________, 2025. Lake County Clerk of District Court By: Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANAUARY 1, 8 & 15, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________