Legals for March, 12 2026
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Montana 20TH Judicial District Court Lake County. Cause No: DV-26-28 Dept No: 2 NOTICE TO HEARING OF NAME CHANGE In the Matter of the Name Change ( Your name now) Jaime Justin Mauri to Petitioner. This is Notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jaime Justin Mauri to James Justin Mauri. The hearing will be on 03/26/2026 at 10:00 am. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 19, 26 AND MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180 Polson, Montana 59860 (406) 883-2332 (888) 454-5939 (Fax) [email protected] Attorney for Co-personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF VICKI SCHEIDECKER, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-personal Representatives of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representatives is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representatives, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860. JOSEPH DAVID MAYER CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DUANE ROBERT BLISS CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL DREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS. (Cause No. 24-0023-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION BILLIE F. MCDOUGALL-LOWTHER. Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: BILLIE F. MCDOUGALL-LOWTHER. Last Known Address, if any: 4706 E. First Ave. #25, Spokane WA 99212 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint General Legal Description of Property: Money Owed- Education Loan (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 and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740 CSKT TRIBAL CREDIT Type or Print name of Person giving Notice PO BOX 278 Address PABLO, MT 59855 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARK D. BECKER, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-5 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, David Beilfuss. 22465 E La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. DATED this 20th day of February, 2026. By: David Beilfuss PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County Cause No: CV- 26-44 Dept No: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Lauren Jane Cullen (your name now) to Lauren Jane Ontell (Petitioner) This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of the name from Lauren Jane Cullern to Lauren Jane Ontell. The hearing will be on 4/9/2026 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be held at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated 2/20/2026 By Mary Rensvold Clerk of the District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, 12, 19, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA Cause No: 25-0245-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH GRAY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith A Gray, Deceased Cause No: 25-0245-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Judith Bentley has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above named 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 requested and or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court PO Box 278, Pablo Montana 59855. DATED this 17 day of November 2025. Judith Bentley, Personal Representative. Judith Bentley 401 9th Ave W Polson MT 59860. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBUARY, 26, MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Number of the Judicial District where you are filing lake County Name of the county where you are filing In the Matter of the Name Change of Shelbi Schvock Your Name now Shelbi Schvock Petitioner (your name now) Cause No.: DV 246-45 Dept. No.: Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) First Shelbi Lee to (name you want:) Shelbi Lee Schvock Last Shaw Last The hearing will be on (date) Apr)15, 2020 (time) 10 a.m./p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county:) Date: 2-23-26 County. Clerk of District Court By: Becky Jack Deputy Clerk of Court Notice of Name Change. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 16th of March, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. If you have public comment you may attend the meeting or email the meeting to [email protected], or submit by mail to the address listed above. RESOLUTION NO. 26-09 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND LAKE COUNTY OPERATIONS MANUAL & TO ADOPT AN ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners is empowered under Title 7 of the Montana codes to employ persons; and, WHEREAS, the Lake County Commissioners are authorized to adopt resolutions and ordinances necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the Commission’s general authority to hire and manage county personnel, § 7-5-2101, et seq., of the Montana Codes, and bearing in mind the provisions of § 2-2-121, Codes of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Public Employees, the Commission has caused the preparation of Exhibit A hereto, the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual; and, and Exhibit B, an Acceptable Use Policy; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds as a fact that preparation of Exhibit A hereto, effectively an amendment to the existing Operations Manual, heard input from the department heads and desires to hear input from all county employees; WHEREAS, the Commission finds as a fact that preparation of Exhibit B hereto, based upon recommendation of the Lake County IT Department and to establish appropriate and responsible use of Lake County’s technology resources to protect systems safeguard data, and reduce security & compliance risks; WHEREAS, the Commission desires to adopt Exhibit A & Exhibit B, hereto as the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual, and de-certify all previous versions; and, WHEREAS, nothing in this Resolution shall modify any existing Collective Bargaining Agreement, Exhibit A hereto serving as the ‘Operations Manual’ in any reference thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday the 16th day of March, 2026 for the purpose of taking public comment on this resolution and the proposed changes to the operations manual and adoption of the Acceptable Use Policy. If adopted, all previous versions of the County Operations Manual are void and of no effect That if adopted, a copy of the 2026 Lake County Operations Manual and Acceptable Use Policy shall be provided in digital or hard copy form to all Lake County Employees and receipt acknowledged PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2026 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LAKE COUNTY William D. Barron, Chairman Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Member Attest: Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE Western Montana Transit (WMT), a division of Western Montana Aging Services (WMAS), is applying for the Montana Department of Transportation’s 5311 Operating Grant in the amount of $735,344.25 for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Additionally, WMT is applying for the SFY2026 Transade operating matching grant in the amount of $47,989. These funds will support operating expenses for transportation services provided to the general public, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in Lake County, Montana, and to the cities of Kalispell and Missoula, Montana. The applications are available for review at 110 Main Street, Suite 5, Polson, MT 59860. If requested, a public hearing will be scheduled, and details regarding the time, date, and location will be provided. The Montana Department of Transportation is committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in its services, programs, or activities. Alternative formats of this information are available upon request. For more details, contact (406) 444-3423, TTY (800) 335-7592, or Montana Relay at 711.” PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
City of Polson, Montana NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has called for a public hearing on March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, regarding amendments to the 2024-2025 Annual Budget (FY25) and the 2025-2026 Annual Budget (FY26) pursuant to Section 7-6-4021 MCA. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the proposed budget amendments. The Commission intends to adopt the budget amendments and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on March 16th, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. The current budget amendments are on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1st St. E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Jodi O’Sullivan, Finance Officer, 883-8204, or by e-mail at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON March 5th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026 __________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE NORTHERN SKY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, V. ASHLEY RAMOS, ISAAC RAMOS and JESUS RAMOS, Defendants. To be sold at sheriff’s sale on the 16th day of April 2026, at 10:00 a.m., by levying agent LARC Enterprises LLC, personal property of above-named Defendants, including, but not limited to, mobile homes. Sale is to take place at: 1) 33408 Orchard Hills Lane, Lot 19, Bigfork, MT 59911; and 2) 33372 Orchard Hills Lane, Lot 15, Bigfork, MT 59911. Signed: Lazzaro Cutrone, MTTS 8993 LARC Enterprises LLC Levying agent. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180 Polson, Montana 59860 (406) 883-2332 (888) 454-5939 (Fax) [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE RENNIE Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-26-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-personal Representatives of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representatives is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representatives, c/o Moderie Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representatives, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860. BRANDON RENNIE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG RENNIE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:30 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: BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT AMENDMENT On January 14, 2026, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Buildings for Lease or Rent regulations. Modified sections include sections 4-8 and the addition of an appendix to add RVs and mobile homes to the regulations, per state law changes in 2025. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners adopt the amendments with the modifications made during a public meeting. The Lake County Commissioners passed a Resolution of Intention on February 19, 2026. 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. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed to [email protected] 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 MARCH 12, 19, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson Board of Adjustment will on Tuesday, the 7th day of April, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested zoning variance to setback requirements. The request is made by Rocky Allan Whisman Revocable Trust, represented by Rocky Whisman of Polson, MT and is associated with a proposed single-family dwelling with attached garage which would extend into the front (and/or rear) yard setback(s). The subject property is currently undeveloped, zoned Low Density Residential (LRZD), located between 294 and 304 Bayview Drive and legally described as Lot 12 of Fairway Properties. The Polson Board of Adjustment will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the Board of Adjustment will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA and Sec. 06.03.320 PMC. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. 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 9th day of March, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 2026. MNAXLP Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT __________________________
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson Board of Adjustment will on Tuesday, the 7th day of April 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested zoning variance to the specification requirements of the Low Density Residential Zoning District (LRZD) that accessory buildings shall be located in rear yards, but not front yards. The request is made by the Ortwein Family Trust, represented by Jeff and Sherri Ortwein of Polson, MT and is associated with a proposed detached garage which will be located in the front yard. The subject property is currently developed with a single-family dwelling, zoned LRZD, located at 372 Hawk Drive and legally described as Lot 1 of Brown Lakeview Tracts. The Polson Board of Adjustment will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the Board of Adjustment will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA and Sec. 06.03.320 PMC. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. 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 9th day of March, 2026. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT PUBLIC PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Ignatius Public Schools, School District No. 28, originally scheduled for March 17, 2026, has been rescheduled to March 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at its regular location at the St. Ignatius School District Office, St. Ignatius, Montana, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Dated this 6th day of March, 2026. St. Ignatius Public Schools School District No. 28 Board of Trustees PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
Ann L. Moderie MODERIE LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 1180 Polson, Montana 59860 (406) 883-2332 (888) 454-5939 (Fax) [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PERRY HALDOR ROYS Deceased. PROBATE NO. DP-26-9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o Moderie L Law Firm, PLLC, attorney for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1180, Polson, MT 59860. CORA PRITT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________