Legals for March, 19 2026
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 1 week, 3 days AGO
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA CAUSE NO: 23-0005-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SALISH KOOTENIA HOUSING AUTHORITY Petitioner/Plaintiff and RENE GARDIPE Respondent/Defendant To: RENE GARDIPE Lasy known address if any: 2319 MacDonald Dr Helene, MT 59635 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): SKHA PO BOX 38 PABLO, MT 59855. Explain Object of Complaint/ Petition: SMALL CLAIMS. General Legal Description of property (if title or interest in or lien on real property involved: MONEY OWED. Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer or defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court information: CSKT Tribal Court 42487 Complex Blvd Pablo MT 59855 406-275-2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA SALISH & KOOTENAI HOUSING AUTHORITY Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and RENE GARDIPE Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 23-0005-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: RENE GARDIPE Last Known Address, if any: 2319 Mcdonald Dr. Helena, MT 59635 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): SKHА P.O. 38 PABLO, MT 59855 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: SMALL CLAIMS General Legal Description of Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): MONEY OWED Deadline: The above-named person has 15 days from the last date of publication 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) 275-274 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26, APRIL 2, 2026. MNAXLP
Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for all School Elections, the Arlee Rural Fire District, the Chief Cliff Fire Service Area, the Polson Rural Fire District, the Rollins Rural Fire District, and the Pleasant View/Lake County Water and Sewer District Elections to be held on May 5, 2026, will close at 5:00 pm, on Monday April 6, 2026. *NOTE: After regular registration has closed, late registration is available at the county election office until 8 pm on Election Day. Voters in Arlee #8J and Charlo #7J School Districts who do not reside in Lake County must register in Sanders or Missoula County accordingly. If registered after the close of regular registration, the voter must appear in person at the Lake County Election Office to be issued a ballot. All active and inactive electors who reside in the districts mentioned above or a school district that is having an election are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by contacting the county election office. Ballots will be automatically mailed on April 15th to active-status electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a registration form in person at the county election office located in the Dave Stipe Annex Building at 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860, by mail, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office. Check the status of your voter registration at Voter Portal (mt.gov). DATED this 18th day of February 2026. /s/ Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26 AND APRIL 2, 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 __________________________
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
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 __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 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: LAKE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD BYLAW AMENDMENT The Lake County Planning Board will review amendments to the Planning Board bylaws, take public comment, and make a recommendation to the Lake County Board of Commissioners so that the bylaws more clearly reflect state law and better fit with current procedures. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by March 30, 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 March 30 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 MARCH 19. 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, April 8, 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: KORELLA VARIANCE REQUEST Troy Gunlock, on behalf of the Travis Korella Revocable Trust, is requesting a variance to encroach within the 50-foot vegetative buffer setback. This request is associated with the removal of an existing residential structure and the construction of the new single-family residence, in the Finley Point Zoning District. The property is legally described as lot 1 & lot 2 on Deed Exhibit H-672 in section 18, T23N R19W. YELLOW BAY PROPERTIES LLC AND RJ BAY LLC VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Terry Murphy of Fort Connah Consulting, on behalf of Yellow Bay Properties LLC and RJ Bay LLC, is requesting variance approval to allow for the construction of a utility structure within the setback from Hwy 35 and conditional use approval for disturbance of more than 500 square feet of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high-water mark of Flathead Lake. The requests are associated with the construction of a shared driveway access, and infrastructure for future lot development. The +/-2.05-acre subject parcels are located on MT Hwy 35 in the East Shore Zoning District and legally described as tracts A, 1, and 2 of Dibble Tracts, within section 04, T24N R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by March 30, 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 March 30 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 MARCH 19, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause DV-26-60 Dept. No 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the matter of the name change of Rikki Maude Lahr (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr (Petitioner (your name now). This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now) Rikki Maude Lahr to (name you want) Rikki Maude Fisher. The hearing will be on 4/16/2026 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Date: 2/26/26 Mary Rensvold Clerk of District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MARCH 19, 26 AND APRIL 22, 9, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________