Legals March 21, 2019
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shannah Billington Shannah Billington, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-19-34 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shannah Lynn Billington to Shannah Lynn Schlegel. The hearing will be on 3/27/19 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be held at the Courthouse in Lake County located at 106 4th Ave. E, Polson, Montana 59860. Dated: 2/13/19 Mary Rensvold Chief Deputy Clerk Published on February 28, 2019, March 7, 2019, March 14, 2019, and March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Isaac Lincoln Janeway: Isaac Lincoln Janeway, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-19-49 Dept. No.: 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Isaac Lincoln Janeway to Isaac Lincoln Christopher O'Conlough. The hearing will be on 04/03/2019 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson, Montana. Date 2/26/19 /s/ Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By: Deputy Clerk of District Court Published on March 7, 2019, March 14, 2019, March 21, 2019, and March 28, 2019. MNAXLP
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause # 19-0006-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In re the Matter of the Estate of: Stephen A. Clairmont Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Terry Clairmont, 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 to Presonal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. Dated this 6th of March, 2019. /s/ Terry Clairmont Personal Representative Address: Terry Clairmont PO Box 749 St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Published on March 14, 2019, March 21, 2019, and March 28, 2019. MNAXLP
Robert L. Deschamps, III District Judge Department No. 2 Fourth Judicial District Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula, Montana 59802 (406) 258-4772 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING L.A., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-17-45 Department No. 2 Judge Robert L. Deschamps III SUMMONS AND CITATION TO: ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE FATHERS OF L.A., INCLUDING WAYNE KIBLER AND A TALL, BLONDE MAN OF GERMAN AND SALISH DESCENT LAST KNOWN TO RESIDE IN PABLO, MONTANA Re: L.A., born December 23, 2014 to Olyvia Hartman in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Termination of the Father's Parental Rights. Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on Tuesday, the 2nd day of April, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there for a hearing on the Petition for Termination of the Father's Parental Rights to show cause, if any you may have, why your parental rights to L.A. should not be terminated and why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated§ 41-3-425 (5) (2017), the Court may appoint a public defender to represent a putative father once a putative father has been successfully served with notice of a petition filed and once the putative father makes a request to the court in writing to appoint the office of state public defender to assign counsel. The Office of the State Public Defender may be contacted at 610 Woody St, Missoula, Montana 59802, and by telephone at 406-523-5140. The District Court may be contacted at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802, and by telephone at 406-258-4780. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Robert L. Deschamps, III of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court. ELECTRONICALLY SIGNED AND DATED BELOW Published on March 7, 2019, March 14, 2019, and March 21, 2019. MNALXP
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause #19-0052-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Arthur Paul Fyant Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Brian Fyant, 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 to Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana, 59855. Dated this 11th of March, 2019. /s/ Brian Fyant Personal Representative Address: Brian Fyant PO Box 757 Ronan, MT 59864 Published on March 21, 2019, March 28, 2019, and April 4, 2019. MNAXLP
The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Office at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment regarding the Resolution listed below, from any person affected. If you are unable to attend the hearing, and you would like to comment, you may send us a letter stating your support or opposition to the proposal either by mail or by email to: lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or Lake County Commissioners 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 LAKE COUNTY RESOLUTION 19-07 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A RURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO PAVE A PORTION OF IRVINE FLATS ROAD WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners has received interest from residents of the City of Polson and Lake County and proposes improving the Irvine Flats Road and; WHEREAS, a portion of Irvine Flats Road owned by the County, lies within the extraterritorial boundary of the City of Polson and the parties hereto find that such roadway is in need of improvement for public safety and; WHEREAS, the County does not have all the necessary funds for improvements and seeks to contribute to the upgrading of the roadway and; WHEREAS, MCA 7-12-2102 (3) requires a joint resolution between the City and the County agreeing to terms of a Rural Special Improvement District for the road improvement and; WHEREAS, project cost is anticipated to be approximately $249,425.00 of which the Road Improvement District will cover $130,200.00 to cover asphalt costs only and; WHEREAS, the boundary of the proposed District shall include the properties whose Tax ID's are listed in the attached exhibit in accordance with the records of Lake County and; WHEREAS, the assessment of costs shall be divided on a per tax id# basis among the 99 benefitted parcels in the District and that the estimated annual assessment will be approximately $291.75 per lot, per year, for five years, including interest (3%) and administration ($2,500.00) and; WHEREAS, a portion of the parcels receiving benefit from this project are lots included in an R.V. subdivision adjacent to the Irvine Flats Road and serviced by the same. A number of those lots are owned by the original developer. To avoid difficulties for that owner, lots still owned by the owner will not be charged now, but will be assessed now, with the P & I assessed on those lots paid in full upon the sale or lease of the same on or before December 31, 2025. Those funds shall repay Lake County any amounts advanced to complete this project prior to payment by those lots. No costs will result to the City or its residents in regard to the County's agreement with the developer; WHEREAS, the City of Polson and Lake signed a Joint Resolution to move forward with creating the Rural Improvement District to Pave a Portion of Irvine Flats Road on March 4, 2019. WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 10:00 am, where any person affected may appear and be heard for or against the Rural Improvement District. This hearing will be held in the Commissioners Chambers of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 Room 211. WHEREAS, notice of this Resolution of Intent will be publicly noticed for 2 weeks in the Lake County Leader, and sent to every effected owner in the District. A 30 day protest period is in effect from the first date of publication. Passed and adopted this 12th day of March, 2019. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Dave Stipe, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Paula A. Holle, Clerk & Recorder Published on March 21, 2019, and March 28, 2019. MNAXLP
RESOLUTION 19-09 WHEREAS, It appears that damage is being caused to the County roads and that such damage is being caused by excessive weight loads, and WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Montana sitting in regular session this 19th day of March, 2019 pursuant to MCA 61-10-128 find and determine that it is necessary for the protection and preservation of the County roads to fix and establish a weight limit for loads passing over said County roads. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The maximum weight limit of 350 pounds per inch of tire width shall be the maximum allowed for the following roads: DISTRICT 1 Salmon Prairie Road, Swan Dive Road, Crane Mountain Road, South Ferndale Dr., Bug Creek Rd, Rainbow Drive, Rippling Waters Dr., Sunburst Dr., Wapiti Lane, Trinkus Lane, Kelly Dr., Halverson Road, Woods Bay Homesites, Red Gate Road, Sylvan Drive, Orchard Lane (Woods Bay) Finley Point Road, Fulkerson Ln, Turtle Lake Road, Haack Rd., Orchard Lane (Polson), Dubay Rd., Ridge Rd., South Hills Dr., Schafer Road, Skyline Dr., Caffrey Rd., North Reservoir Rd., Minesinger Trail, Mountain View Rd., Bisson Lane, Mary B Lane, Zelezny Rd., Rimrock Rd., Silver Salmon Shores, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Cedar Hills Lane, Dayton Townsites, Black Lake Road, Lake Mary Ronan Road, Big Meadows Rd., Big Lodge Road, Alexander Ln., Liddell Dr., Meadowlark Ln., Walking Horse Ln., Skipping Rock Ln., Melita Island Road, Acacia Lane, Silver Rock Pines Subdivision, Jette Meadows Subdivision, Jette Lake Subdivision, Flathead View Drive, Tower Rd., Gingras Springs Rd., Fox Road, Bay Point Road, Rocky Point Rd., Kings Point Rd., Sunrise Drive, Irving Flats Road, Highland Drive, Lake View Dr., Ponderilla Hills, Kerr Dam Road, Forman Road, Eli Gap Rd., Valley View Road, Mud Lake Trail, Pablo West Road, Light Road, Leighton Road, Carbine Rd., O'Brien Rd., Pablo Townsite, Old U.S. 93, Clairmont Road, Courville Trail, N. Crow Road, N. Foothills Dr., Emory Rd., Canal Rd., Canyon Mill Rd., Stagecoach Ln., Mud Creek Ln., Little Bitterroot Rd., Spring Creek Rd. DISTRICT 2 Terrace Lake Rd., Timberlane Rd., Sloan Rd., Mink Ln., Bouchard Rd., Rocky Butte Rd., Mollman Pass Trail, Morris Road, Eagle Pass Trail, Herak Road, Moiese Valley Rd., Olsen Rd., Charlo Townsite, Red Horn Rd., Dublin Gulch Road, Logan Rd., Airport Road, Foothills Rd., St. Mary's Lake Rd., Mission Creek Rd., Watson Rd., Allison Road, Hillside Rd, Mission Dam Rd., Chalwain Rd, Repass Trail, North Valley Creek Road, White Coyote Rd., Martz Rd., McCleod Rd, Dumontier Rd., Teresa Adams Lane, Coldwater Lane, Oxford Lane, Jocko Rd (FAS 559), Arlee Townsite, Finley Creek Road, S. Couture Loop, and Combs Ln. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2019 with effective date of March 29, 2019. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Dave Stipe, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member ATTEST: /s/ Paula A. Holle, Clerk & Recorder Published on March 21, 2019, and March 28, 2019. MNAXLP
Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the North Lake County Library District, Polson Rural Fire District, Ronan Rural Fire District and all School Elections to be held on May 7, 2019 will close at 5:00 p.m., on April 8, 2019. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. Voters in School District #73 will need to register at the Lake County Election Office and bring proof of registration to their school clerk to be issued a ballot. All active electors who reside in the above mentioned districts or a school district (which has triggered an election) are entitled to vote at said election. If a voter does not reside in but owns land in either the Polson or Ronan Rural Fire District, they may present proof of payment of taxes of the land to the election office to receive a ballot. Ballots will be automatically mailed 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 form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office located at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. DATED this 27th day of February, 2019. /s/ Katie Harding Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on March 21, 2019, March 28, 2019, and April 4, 2019. MNALXP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that Jesse and Jill Laslovich, owners of Tract 8 on Deed Exhibit H-703 with 1/15 Interest in Roads & Docks in Section 03, Township 25 North, Range 18 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 locate a replacement gray water absorption system within the 100' minimum setback to surface water (approximately 35' to an unnamed stream). The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Lake County Public Health Office Building located at 802 Main Street, 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, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236 Phone, 406-883-7205 FAX, envhealth@lakemt.gov Published on March 14, 2019, and March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: VANARTSDALE FAMILY TRUST VARIANCE REQUEST Mark and Denise VanArtsdale, on behalf of the VanArtsdale Family Trust, are requesting an after-the-fact variance approval to allow an existing open deck to be changed into an enclosed living space within the 50-foot vegetative buffer, as well as modifying and moving the access stairway within the buffer. The property is located at 23146 Rollins Lakeshore Drive in the Upper West Shore Zoning District, Sub-Unit B, and is legally described as a parcel shown on Deed Exhibit H-712, located in Section 31 of T25N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda item is available at the Lake County Planning Dept, Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by April 1, 2019 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 April 1 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 faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Publishedon March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Agenda items include: MAP & TEXT AMENDMENTS TO LAKE MARY RONAN ZONING DISTRICT AND REGULATIONS Lake County is proposing a zoning map and text amendment to the Lake Mary Ronan Zoning District and Regulations. The proposal includes correcting discrepancies between the zoning map and district description. The proposal also includes text amendments to the administrative and enforcement procedures, making various updates, clarifications, typographical corrections, and adding language to address vacation rentals. The subject area impacted by the proposed amendments includes all areas within the Lake Mary Ronan Zoning District. MAP & TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SWAN SITES ZONING DISTRICT AND REGULATIONS Lake County is proposing a zoning map and text amendment to the Swan Sites Zoning District and Regulations. The proposal includes correcting discrepancies between the zoning map and district description. The proposal also includes text amendments to the administrative and enforcement procedures, making various updates, clarifications, typographical corrections, and adding language to address vacation rentals. The subject area impacted by the proposed amendments includes all areas within the Swan Sites Zoning District. Information regarding the agenda items is available at the Lake County Planning Dept, Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by April 1, 2019 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 April 1 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 faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Published on March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE The City County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Polson City Hall Council Chambers. Agenda items include: MARENGO/BARTEL SPECIAL USE REQUEST Cameron & Michelle Marengo and William & Lana Bartel are requesting a special use permit to use 2 recreational vehicles (RVs) on a property on a seasonal basis. The subject property is located within Rural Residential Zoning District (RRZD) of the Polson City-County Planning Area of the Polson Development Code, and requires a special use permit for more than one RV to be used on a single property on a seasonal basis. The 0.81-acre property is located approximately 3.9 miles northwest of Polson along Baypoint Road, and is legally described as a parcel as shown on Deed Exhibit H-844, located within S29 of T23N, R20W. Information regarding this agenda item is available at the Lake County Planning Dept, Rm 315 of the Lake County Courthouse. Written comments received by April 1, 2019 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 April 1 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 faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Published on March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
P. Mars Scott P. MARS SCOTT LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 5988 Missoula, MT 59806 Tel: (406) 327-0600 Fax: (406) 728-0948 Email: pleadings@pmarsscott.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM T. HOWELL, Deceased. Cause No.: DP 19-20 Dept. No.: 19-20 Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marlene Howell has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to, Marlene Howell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at P. Mars Scott Law Offices, P.O. Box 5988, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 13 day of March, 2019. /s/ Ruth A. Hammill P. Mars Scott Attorney for Personal Representative Published on March 21, 2019, and March 28, 2019, and April 4, 2019. MNAXLP
AUCTION SALE OF ALL CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNITS 1-33 and ALL VEHICLES stored at the former SWAN STORAGE located at 12090 Hwy 83 Bigfork, LAKE COUNTY, MT 59911. The complete contents of the following units will be sold to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the delinquent/abandoned status of the units #1-#33. Sale to be held at 12090 Hwy 83, Bigfork, MT 59911 on Monday, April 15th, 2019 at 1000 am. For further information contact CORENTAL at 406-752-5600. Published on March 7, 2019, March 14, 2019, and March 21, 2019. MNAXLP
Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County in the matter of Michael J. Weber, deceased. Probate No. DP-18-53 Notice to Creditors Notice is herby given that Christopher Weber, whose address is PO Box 1642, Polson, MT 59860, has been named personal representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within the four months of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the personal representative at the address set forth herein, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Christopher Weber, Personal Representative PO Box 1642 Polson, MT, 59860 Published on March 21, 2019, March 28, 2019, and April 4, 2019. MNAXLP
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause # 19-0068-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Fred Whitworth Jr. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Vickie Whitworth, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above- named estate. All persons hav- ing claims against the said De- ceased 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 to Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana, 59855. Dated this 18th of March, 2019. /s/ Vickie Whitworth Personal Representative Address: Vickie Whitworth 8055 Browns Meadow Rd Niarada, MT 59845 Published on March 21, 2019, March 28, 2019, and April 4, 2019. MNAXLP