Legals for January, 8 2026
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 2 weeks, 1 day AGO
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
HEALTH BOARD MEMBER NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking one volunteer to serve on the Lake County Board of Health. The board has regular bimonthly meetings during the day to address community health and environmental health issues. There is no requirement for applying other than attendance at meetings and some background or knowledge in the health realm is appreciated. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of application to serve on the board through Friday, January 30, 2026. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 8 & 15, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARIYA MATHIAS, Deceased. CAUSE NO 25-0188-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARIYA MATHIAS, Deceased. Cause No 25-0188-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, DARLENE SAM has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt request, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 5th day of January, 2026. /S/ DARLENE SAM PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 16311 SE 392nd PLACE AUBURN, WA 98092 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANURARY 8, 15 & 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFESERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATIUON, PABLO, MONTANA. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBORAH LOUISE BLOOD, Deceased. Cause No 25-0316-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, CloAnn Blood Westerman has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt request, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court, PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 22nd of December 2025. /S/ CLOANN BLOOD WESTERMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PO BOX 356 ST. IGNATIUS, MT 59865 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANURARY 8, 15 & 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Angela Frances Lozeau, Deceased. Cause No. 25-0201-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION Estate of Angela Lozeau, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ronda Lozeau has been appointed Personal Representative of the above names estate. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must wither be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested and or to the Clerk of the Court of the Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855. DATED this 7th day of August, 2025. /S/ Ronda Lozeau Personal Representative PO Box 161 Pablo, MT 59855. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER OF JANUARY 8, 15 & 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________