Legals for January, 22 2026
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 1 day, 7 hours AGO
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 __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF DOLLY GOTTLOB aka Dolly Gottlob Reagan, Decedent PROBATE NO DP-25-78 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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 months after the date of publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant the basis of the claims and the amount claimed may be file with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Wonder W. Moon c/o Clinton J Fischer Law office PC PO Box 879 Polson Montana 59860. DATED this 10th day of December 2025. Wonder W Moon, Personal Representative. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY: Clinton J Fischer P.O.Box 879 Polson Montana 59536.PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT IF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE DLARHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA Cause No. 25-0240-CV TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioners/ Plaintiffs VS KIM CHARETTE Respondents/ Defendants To: KIM CHARETTE Last known address if any: PO Box 85 Big Arm, MT 59910. Name and address of Plaintiffs’ Counsel or Plaintiff (in no counsel) Tribal Credit. Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage and Promissory Note. General Legal Description of Property: Mortgage/Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved) Deadline: The above named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays in which to answer of defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgement by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court 42487 Complex Blvd Pablo Montana 59855, 406.275.2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22,29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
CALL FOR BIDS Lake County Montana Commissioners are requesting sealed bids for up to: 400 tons of MC 800 cutback asphalt for the 2026 season. 200 tons of CRS-2 emulsion asphalt for the 2026 season. 1) Prices shall be on a per ton basis F.O.B. Pablo, MT and specify minimum load quantities (approx. 10,000 gallons). 2) Bid shall include liquid anti strip agent at 0.5% added to the MC 800 at point of loading. 3) Truck shall have unloading pump and hoses for MC 800 to fill County tank. The CRS-2 tank has a pump. 4) Driver shall have Worker’s Compensation Insurance. 5) Driver shall have protective clothing suitable for handling hot asphalt products. Bids shall be opened on Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 10:00 am in the Commissioner’s Office at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. All bids shall be clearly marked “Sealed Bid”. For more information or questions, contact Jay Garrick, Lake County Road Supervisor, (406) 883-7206 or email at: [email protected] /s/William Barron, Chairman Board of Lake County Commissioners PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 15 & 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lot 6 in Block 9 of LEWIS ADDITION to the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 211 9th Ave W, Polson, MT 59860. Stephanie Janelle Pruitt, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Eagle Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 8, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on December 8, 2020 as Instrument No. 583599 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC Assignment Dated: December 11, 2025 Assignment Recorded: December 17, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 636127 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on December 30, 2025 as Instrument No. 636292, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning June 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $132,464.15, interest in the sum of $2,353.05, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $4,458.73 for a total amount owing of $139,275.93, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 31st day of December, 2025. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21818 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 15,22 & 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Ariston E. Johnson #9891 JOHNSON & SUNDEEN 109 Fifth Street SW Probate No. DP-24-2025-0000079-II PO Box 1260 Watford City, ND 58854 [email protected] (701) 444-2211 Attorney for: Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of John Morris Jacobson, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to James Jacobson, personal representative of the estate, c/o Johnson & Sundeen, PO Box 1260, Watford City, North Dakota 58854, or filed with the Court. Dated this 13th day of January, 2026. JAMES JACOBSON Personal Representative Ariston E. Johnson #06366 JOHNSON & SUNDEEN 109 Fifth Street SW PO Box 1260 Watford City, ND 58854 Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 15, 22 & 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
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 NOTICE RO CREDITORS Cause No. 25-0201-P Estate of Angela Lozeau, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ronda Lozeau 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 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. Ronda Lozeau PO Box 161 Pablo, MT 59855. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER OF JANUARY 22 & 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 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 JANUARY 22, 28 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 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: FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT On October 8, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Planning Department fee schedule. The Lake County Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution of Intention on January 8, 2026. The amendments include adjusting after-the-fact fees for regulation violations and adjustments to the subdivision fees. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners 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, and all public comments during a public meeting, and may pass a resolution of adoption. 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 JANUARY 22 & 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 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: FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT On October 8, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Planning Department fee schedule. The Lake County Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution of Intention on January 8, 2026. The amendments include adjusting after-the-fact fees for regulation violations and adjustments to the subdivision fees. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners 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, and all public comments during a public meeting, and may pass a resolution of adoption. 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 JANUARY 22 & 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 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: AMENDED PLAT OF TRACT 2-A, SAVIK MINOR SUBDIVISION Jacob Feistner of plan4approval, on behalf of Gene and Paula Lowder, is proposing to create one (1) additional tract from a +/-91.28-acre parcel located approximately 2.5 miles north of Charlo and accessed off Duck Road. The tracts would consist of one 20.29-acre tract and the other 71 acres, proposed for residential use, with individual water and wastewater treatment systems. The proposed 20.29-acre tract is currently developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures for agricultural use; the other is undeveloped farmland. The property is located at 38272 Duck Road, Ronan, and legally described as tract 2-A of Savik Minor Subdivision, located within section 20, T20N, and R20W. AMENDMENT OF PLANNING BOARD BYLAWS A working session will take place to review the existing Planning Board by-laws and have initial discussion about proposed changes to the document. The bylaws in place were adopted in 2017 under Resolution 17-09. As this is a working session, no action on the document will be taken. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by February 2, 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 February 2 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th 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 JANUARY 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Notice is hereby given that the 4th day of February, 2026 at 5:00 pm is the final date for filing Declarations of Nomination for 2 positions for the Ronan Rural Fire District. Election to be held on May 5, 2026. Contact Elizabeth Sherman at 406-253-4048 or Lake County Elections Office for Declarations of Nomination forms. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22 & 29, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, February 11, 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 item: WAETZIG CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Todd and Crystal Waetzig are requesting conditional use approval to allow for a temporary dwelling within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit B Highway Mountainside. 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 lot 2 of the Sundance subdivision located in section 33, T23N, R19W Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by February 2, 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 February 2 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 4th 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 JANUARY 22, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________