Legals for October, 1 2026

Miva VanEngen VANENGEN LAW OFFICE, P.C. 2825 Stockyard Rd, Suite J6 Missoula,MT 59808 (406) 214-3978 (406) 493-1388 fax [email protected] Attorneysfor Applicant MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SYLVIA DANA GESHELL, Deceased. Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-24-2026-58 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that R. Steven Geshell 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Miva VanEngen, the attorney for Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2825 Stockyard Rd, Suite J6, Missoula, Montana 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 4TH day of September 2026. /s/Miva VanEn VANENGEN LAW OFFICE, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant R. Steven Geshell, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In re the of: ALYSSA ROBBINS Petitioner VS. LANDEN ELLERBROEK Respondent. Cause No. DR-25-118 Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent LANDEN ELLERBROEK You are named in a petition for termination of parental rights. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21-day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at: Lake County District Court and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. Failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a waiver of your interest in custody of the child and will result in the courts termination of your rights to the child. You are advised that you may qualify for court appointed counsel provided at no cost to you if you are indigent. Dated this 12th day of June 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH, 24TH AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of November 3, 2026, General Election; Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that in Lake County, on November 3, 2026, a General Election will be held to elect federal, state, and county candidates. The following ballot measures will also be considered: CI-132, CI-133, I-194, Amending the Polson City Charter: For the adoption of the amendments to the city charter recommended by the local government review study commission or For the existing city charter (more information can be found at: cityofpolson.com) and the Rollins Rural Fire District Levy: Shall the Rollins Rural Fire District be authorized to levy $175,000 annually, being approximately 15.74 mills, on a permanent basis, for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and improving fire protection, rescue services, personnel, training, equipment, facilities, daytime response capability, emergency response capability, and operational readiness within the Rollins Rural Fire District? The fiscal impact on a home having a market value of $100,000 is estimated to be $11.96 annually. The fiscal impact on a home having a market value of $300,000 is estimated to be $35.88 annually. The fiscal impact on a home having a market value of $600,000 is estimated to be $85.92 annually. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The levy of approximately 15.74 mills to raise $175,000 annually shall be subject to Section 15-10-420(1)(a), MCA, after the first year, allowing for inflationary growth. Persons who wish to register or need to update registration information may submit a voter registration application by mail, email, or by appearing at the county election office located in the Dave Stipe Annex Building at 500 1st Street E. Polson, during regular registration. If you have moved or changed your mailing address, please update your registration information. Voter registration applications can be found at Montana Voter Registration Application (sosmt.gov) or at the election office. Regular registration for the election will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, October 5, 2026. After regular registration has closed, late registration is available at the county election office until 8 pm on election day. Between noon and 5 pm the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration application, but you will need to return to the election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote in the election. Absentee ballots will only be mailed to active electors beginning October 9, 2026. Voted ballots must be received in the Lake County Election Office by 8 pm on Election Day, November 3rd to be counted. Postmarks cannot be accepted. If you do not receive a ballot, contact the elections office at 406-883-7268. The deadline for polling place voters to request an absentee ballot is 12:00 pm (noon) on November 2nd. Polling places will be open on Election Day, November 3rd, from 7 am to 8 pm In-person registration, voting, and ballot drop-off are available at the county election office located at 500 1st Street E, Polson, MT, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The election office will be closed on Monday, October 12th due to the Federal Holiday. If you have questions or need assistance with voter registration or voting, call the election office at 406-883-7268 or email [email protected]. Voters may check their voter status, track their ballot, and view a sample ballot at Voter Portal (mt.gov) DATED this 1st day of September 2026 /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH, 24TH, AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Matthew H. O’Neill O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P. O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL ANN HARRIS, Deceased. CAUSE No. DP-24-2026-54 Hon. John A. Mercer NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that 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 the date of the first 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 the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4TH Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, Montana 59860. /s/Clayton W. Schule Personal Representative Estate of Cheryl Ann Harris, deceased PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH, 24TH, AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARLENE JOAN ISEMAN, Deceased. Probate No. DP-26-34 Honorable Molly E. Owen 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 decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Gerri Iseman, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 517 Shady Glen Dr., Apt. 203, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Montana. DATED this 12th day of September, 2026. /s/ Gerri Iseman Gerri Iseman Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH, 24TH AND OCTOBER 1ST, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

BIRDWELL & AAMOLD, P.C. Kris A. Birdwell 224 W. Main Street, Suite 511 Lewistown, Montana 59457 Telephone: (406) 538-2623 Fax: (406) 538-4716 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE MAY HOUT Deceased. Probate No. DP-24-2026-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the undersigned, to all persons having claims against said deceased, to present said claims within four (4) months after the first publication of this Notice or they will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the undersigned, Return Receipt Requested, at the address below, or filed with the Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Polson, Montana. DATED this 9th day of September, 2026. /s/ David Hout Personal Representative c/o KRIS A. BIRDWELL, Attorney at Law Birdwell & Aamold, P.C. 224 W. Main Street, Suite 511 Lewistown, MT 5945 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH, 24TH, AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Arts Organization Beer and Wine License WESTERN MONTANA MUSICIANS COOPERATIVE (Western Montana Musicians Cooperative 100%, Owner(s)) has applied for one new Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Arts Organization Beer and Wine License No. 15-999-3751-323 to be operated at WESTERN MONTANA MUSICIANS COOPERATIVE, 410 Main St Sw, Ronan, Lake County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law.  Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-999-3751-323 and the applicant’s name WESTERN MONTANA MUSICIANS COOPERATIVE; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before October 24, 2026. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Ronan. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. If you have any questions or need information, please feel free to contact Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) at 406-444-6900, or via email at [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, AND OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

General Notice City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Sacajawea Park Road Improvements Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860, until Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project generally includes the following Work: Street maintenance improvements consisting of isolated cold milling of existing pavement,  grading, paving, and pavement markings.  The Project limits are:  Sacajawea Park access road and parking lot to Main Street and 1st Ave East intersection Pre-Bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the City of Polson City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860. All work, including pavement restoration, shall be completed no later than November 13th, 2026.  Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 To obtain Bidding Documents either electronically or hard copies, contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or [email protected]. The contact person for design questions is:  Riley Lubbers, PE with HDR. He can be contacted at (406) 532-2229 or [email protected]. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM local time, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described above. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “Polson Sacajawea Park Improvements” on the outside envelope. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Polson, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. The successful Bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful Bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided. If the Invitation to Bid is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to keep informed of any changes to the solicitation. Bidders must sign and return with their Bid an Acknowledgment of Addendum for any addendum issued. Bids  that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendum may be considered unresponsive.  The right is reserved to reject any or all Bids received, select individual project deliverables or any combination of, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid which is in the best interest of  the Owner. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all Bidding Documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 24TH AND OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Blackfoot Communications provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote “universal service” to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise these services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot Communications provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot Communications’ customer success team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.BlackfootCommunications.com.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI HOUSING AUTHORITY, Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s)  VS SHAWN CARPENTIER, Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)  Cause No. 23-0044-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION  To: SHAWN CARPENTIER  Last Known Address, if any: 35875 SPARROW LN, RONAN, MT 59864  Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): SKHA  Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: COMPLAINT General Legal Description of Property: DAMAGES (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 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE  To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 4, 2027, 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: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF MONTANA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: The SE1/ 4SE1 / 4SE1 / 4SW1/4 of Section 32, Township 21 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 33458 Terrace Lake Rd, Ronan, MT 59864. Samuel F Charlo, a married man, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on September 22, 2025, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on October 7, 2025 as Instrument No. 634880 of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Assignment Dated: June 5, 2026 Assignment Recorded: June 8, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 639072 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 September 14, 2026 as Instrument No. 641476, 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 March 1, 2026, 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 $224,218.55, interest in the sum of $10,031.10, escrow advances of $0.00, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $755.79 for a total amount owing of $235,005.44, 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.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 17th day of September, 2026. 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. MT24073 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

CSKT REQUEST FOR PROPSALS (RFP) REQUEST FOR BIDS ON ARIEL HERBICIDE APPLICATION FLATHEAD RESERVATION MONTANA Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT or Tribes) The CSKT Tribal Lands Department (Department or TLD) is seeking a qualified commercial applicator to perform helicopter herbicide application. Herbicide applications are planned for 1,849 acres of Tribal lands within the Flathead Reservation during fall 2026. Additional acres may be added for herbicide/seeding applications. PROJECT GOAL The goal is to perform the above work during the fall of 2026 in a safe, effective and timely manner. PROJECT WORK AND TIMELINE The work to be performed consists of using a helicopter to apply herbicides on approximately 1,849 acres within the project location (please email [email protected] for a Map). To request a bid packet stop by the office. If need more information call and set up a pre bid conference. General details of this work are provided in the following table. BID CLOSING, BID EVALUATION CRITERIA AND TLD PROJECT MANAGER Bid closing is 4:30 p.m. Thursday October 15, 2026. Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the CSKT Lands Department with the back of the envelope marked, “2026 Helicopter Bid”. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed to CSKT Lands Department, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855. Bids that are post marked by the bid closing date will be considered as meeting the deadline. The Tribes reserve the right to reject or negotiate any or all bids (wholly or in part). Indian Preference Certification THIS IS A SEALED BID AND A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE BID; however, bidding is not limited to only tribal members. Tribal members claiming Indian Preference must include an Indian Preference Certificate in the bid packet. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certification issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045 Alfred Bigby is the TLD Project Manager. Questions may be directed to him at (406) 675-2700 ext. 1248, or By emailing him at [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF SURPLUS SCHOOL DISTRICT VEHICLES Ronan School District No. 30 is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus vehicles: 2008 Ford Expedition Mileage 200,000 miles Minimum Bid: $3,500 2005 Ford Freestar Mileage:140,000 miles Minimum Bid: $2,000 1997 GMC Box Van with lift gate Mileage: Over 130,000 miles Minimum Bid: $2,500 All vehicles are being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. Vehicles will be available for public inspection at Ronan School District No. 30 Transportation Department Monday – Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm. October 19th – 21st. Interested bidders may obtain bid forms and additional information from the District Administration Office. Sealed bids must clearly identify the vehicle being bid upon and must be received by the Ronan School District No. 30 Administration Office no later than 2:00 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the District Administration Office. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of the District. Ronan School District No. 30 421 Andrew Street NW Ronan, MT 59864 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Tax Increment District Annual Report The FY2026 annual report of the City of Polson Tax Increment District was presented to and approved by the Polson City Commission at its September 21, 2026 meeting. The report is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the city clerk or on the city’s website www.cityofpolson.com on the administration and finance page. If you have questions please contact Jodi O’Sullivan Finance Officer at 406-883-8204. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST AND 8TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  ERNIE OTOUPALIK Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and BRANDON SHANE HERNANDEZ Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)  Cause No. 26-0197-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: BRANDON SHANE HERNANDEZ Last Known Address, if any: 21 DUCK LN., DIXON, MT. Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): ERNIE OTOUPALIK PO BOX 70, ARLEE, MT. 59821 Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: EVICTION General Legal Description of Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): VACATE PROPERTY  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) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, AND 15TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________