Legals for October, 22 2026

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY THE DURDEN GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff vs. JAN LOUISE THOMPSON EKSTROM, Defendant. Cause No. DV-25-124 Hon. Molly Owen NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO BE SOLD, in one single Sheriffs Sale on the 17 day of November,2026, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the location of the FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE LAKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 106 4TH AVENUE EAST, POLSON, MONTANA, real property located at 1211 6th Street East, Polson, MT 59860 and more particularly described as follows: Grandview Addition, Section 10, Township 22N, Range 20W, Block 6, Lots 7-8, Lake County, Montana. (the “Property”), in order to satisfy a Default Judgment entered in this proceeding, together with the corresponding Writ of Execution issued with respect to the above-referenced cause number. The Real Property sold at the Sheriffs Sale is to be sold together in one single sale for one bid price. The Real Property is sold with all appurtenances, hereditaments, tenements, including all water rights, gas, oil, other hydrocarbons, and geothermal rights thereunto belonging or used in connection therewith. DATED this 15 day of September, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 8TH, 15TH AND 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Method of Counting Ballots, Public Test, Post-Election Audit, and County Canvass for the November 3, 2026, General Election All the events listed below are open to the public. Notice is hereby given that the Public Test for the ExpressVote voting system, and the DS-450 Tabulators will occur in the Lake County Election Office located at 500 1st St. E. in Polson at 10:00 am on Friday, October 23rd. Ballot preparation for tabulation will begin at 12 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Conference Room #106 in the Dave Stipe Annex Building located at 500 1st St. E. in Polson and continue Monday, November 2, at 9 am. Absentee ballots will be publicly counted by appointed election judges beginning at noon and ending at 5 pm on Monday, November 2, by a DS 450 Central Tabulator. The count will resume at 8 am on Election Day. Preliminary results will be posted beginning after 8 pm on Election Day @https://electionresults.mt.gov. Montana law requires any person participating or observing the procedures of the count to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time before the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or a fine in an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Any person observing the county’s procedures must take the oath provided in 13-15-207(4) MCA, sign in, and wear a name tag. Technology is not permitted for observers in the election office or the counting center. Cell phones, Tablets, cameras, and other audio or video equipment or electronic devices will not be allowed. Accepted provisional ballots will be counted and added to the vote totals in the Election Office at 3 pm on Monday, November 9. The Post-Election Audit will be held at 9 am on Thursday, November 12, in the Election Office. The County Canvass of the election will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 16, in the Commissioner’s Chambers located in the Lake County Courthouse (106 4th Ave E, Polson MT). DATED this 1st day of October 2026. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR BID SHOP BUILDING-LAKE COUNTY LANDFILL The Lake County Solid Waste District (LCSWD) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide complete design-build services for the construction of a new maintenance shop building at Lake County Landfill. Sealed bids will be received at the Lake County Transfer Station, 36117 N Reservoir Road, Polson Mt until 3:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The building shall be a commercial-grade engineered post-frame (pole) building with the following minimum dimensions: 50 feet wide x 70 feet long with no less than 14-foot wall height. Interior should be finished with 26ga. Prefinished full height sheet metal to include all trim, fasteners and closures. The building shall be engineered by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Montana and designed to meet all applicable local, state, and federal building codes, including required snow, wind, and seismic loading. The contractor shall obtain all required permits and coordinate all required inspections. The successful contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, permits, inspections, supervision, and incidentals necessary to deliver a complete, fully operational facility. The contractor shall be responsible for all design, engineering, permitting, construction, utility connections, and final commissioning of the building. A complete copy of the required minimum specifications for the facility may be obtained by contacting Stacey Kintigh, Director of Lake County Solid Waste at 406-883-7325 or by email at [email protected]. Perspective bidders may, by arrangement, meet with Mr. Kintigh at the site to review the location and the attendant construction needs to be addressed. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 8TH, 15TH AND 22ND 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:  ROBERT MATT SR., Deceased,  CAUSE NO. 26-0193-P  NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION  Estate of ROBERT MATT SR., Deceased.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Cause No.26-0193-P  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Sharlena Matt, 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 requested, and/or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 23rd of September 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 8TH, 15TH AND 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: RALPH TIEMYER, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-2026-49 HON. JOHN MERCER District Court Judge 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 to Dorota DeVault, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of August, 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 15TH, 22ND AND 29TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Gerald Steinbrenner, Esq. MILODRAGOVICH, DALE & STEINBRENNER PC PO Box 4947 Missoula MT 59806 Telephone: 406-728-1455 Facsimile: 406-549-7077 E-Mail: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA 21STJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause Number: DP-24-2026-0000064-IT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MADELEINE M. O’HALLORAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DERMOT O’HALLORAN has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the dece-dent 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 DERMOT O’HALLORAN, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner PC, PO Box 4947, Missoula, MT 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 7th day of October, 2026. /s/ DERMOT O’HALLORAN, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 15TH, 22ND, AND 29TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY HEARING TO ASSESS AND PRIORITIZE NEEDS The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 22 at 2:30 PM in the Commissioner’s Chambers on the third floor at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public comments regarding what they perceive as the priority needs to be addressed by the County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and other community revitalization efforts. For municipalities and/or sewer/water districts, and organizations considering applications for funding to the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which provides funding for projects serving predominantly low-moderate income persons. This hearing may serve as the required “first public hearing” as needed to assess and document local project needs. Those considering such projects are encouraged to attend as the County is the required applicant for unincorporated towns and districts. Copies of minutes will be provided for documentation. The Information gathered will also be used by the County’s regional community and economic development partner, Mission West Community Development Partnership (MWCDP), formerly Lake County Community Development, in their efforts to record the needs as voiced by the public for input into its regional 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Information will be provided on how to access various funding programs which may be available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable/attainable housing and economic/business development. At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the types of projects that should be considered and supported by the Commission. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 or by email to [email protected]. Written, specific needs or project requests should be submitted no later than October 22 at 2:00 PM to be entered into the public record. For more information, please contact Billie Lee, Project Manager, at 406-872-2362 ([email protected]) This hearing will be recorded and virtual meeting links will be posted on the Commissioners schedule on the Lake County Website for the week of the meeting. Lake County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility is available through the sheriff’s department on the west side of the courthouse. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 15TH AND 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Grant Application on Behalf of Charlo Water & Sewer District The Lake County Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the Commissioner’s Chambers on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave East in Polson, for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding a proposed application to the Montana Departments of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program by the Consolidated Charlo Lake County Water and Sewer District. CDBG funds will be used to make improvements to the District’s wastewater treatment facility including replacing deteriorated lagoon liners. At the hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the scope of the project, proposed activities, and budget. The County Commissioners are especially interested in receiving input from low-moderate income persons who may be impacted by the project. At the close of the hearing, the Commission will entertain a resolution to submit the application for the project as proposed. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 1:30 PM on Monday, October 26, 2025 addressed to the Lake County Commission or by email to [email protected]. Anyone who would like more information on this project or who wants to submit questions or comments should contact Billie Lee, Project Manager, 406-872-2362 or by email at [email protected]. Those persons requiring elevator access to the hearing may gain entrance through the Sheriff’s Department on the north side of the building. This hearing will be recorded and virtual meeting links will be posted on the Commissioners schedule on the Lake County Website for the week of the meeting. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 15TH AND 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Thursday, November 12, 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, 500 1st St E, Polson. The options for attendance are virtually* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: BSMLC LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Matthew Engel is requesting conditional use approval for a home occupation in the Upper West Shore Zoning District. The request would allow BSMLC, LLC to import, store, sell, and ship antiques and collectible items from a permitted structure on the property. The +/-2.151-acre property is located at 20905 Dewey Lane, Rollins, Montana, and is legally described as tract 1 of COS 7219, section 21, T25N, R20W. The business is not proposed to be open to the public. LEFEVRE VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Michael Kohl of R Porch Construction, Inc, on behalf of Gregory LeFevre custodian for Equity Trust Company, is requesting a variance to allow for a boat house to be built within the vegetation buffer side property line setback and the zoning property line setback, a variance to allow for the deck of a residential/pavilion structure to be built within the 50-foot buffer, a variance to allow for impervious surface area to exceed 49% of the buildable area, and a conditional use to allow for disturbance of 500 square feet or more of the natural grade of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high water mark on lakefront lots. If approved, the variances and conditional use will allow for the construction of a residential/pavilion structureand a boat house. The +/-0.50-acre subject property is located at 22386 Island View Lane within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, Subdistrict B, and is legally described as lot 4 of Diamond X Tracts Subdivision, within section 31, T25N, R20W. AMENDMENT OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS A review of the amended bylaws will take place to review the existing Board of Adjustment bylaws and have discussion about the proposed changes to the document. The bylaws in place were adopted in April 2020. At the meeting the Board will vote to either approve, deny, or take some other action related to the amendment’s adoption. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 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 November 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 OCTOBER 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 12, 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: GROWTH POLICY REWRITE The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review an initial draft update of the 2018 Lake County Growth Policy. After consideration of the recommendations and suggestions elicited at the public hearing, the Planning Board will consider whether to recommend the Board of Lake County Commissioners adopt the proposed growth policy, not adopt the proposed growth policy, or take some other action related to its preparation. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 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 November 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 OCTOBER 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorney for Personal Representative [email protected]  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY ANN JACKSON Deceased.  CAUSE NO. DP-26-66 NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate 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 Aforever 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, must either be mailed to JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15TH day of October 2026. JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH, AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 25, 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 WEST 125 FEET OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 7 OF ELEVATION 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 102 14th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Edward M Perez, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 1, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on July 1, 2020 as Instrument No. 578323 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Assignment Dated: September 3, 2026 Assignment Recorded: September 15, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 641523 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 22, 2026 as Instrument No. 641640, 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 January 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 $145,404.37, interest in the sum of $3,524.18, escrow advances of $3,379.19, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,383.36 for a total amount owing of $154,691.10, 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 24th 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. MT24029 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES The TOWN OF ST IGNATIUS in Lake County is requesting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms for on-call engineering and/or grant administration services. Services may include work for the Town’s water system, wastewater system, transportation, town facilities, utilities, recreation and public properties. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting City Clerk/Treasurer Brianna Arnot (406) 745-3791 All responses to the detailed RFQ must be submitted electronically in pdf format to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on November 3th 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND AND 29TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Bridger Tower Corporation is proposing to construct a 195-ft (199-ft overall with appurtenances) AGL self-support telecommunications tower facility to be located at 14210 MT-83, southeast of the census-designated place of Bigfork, within Lake County, MT (Assessment Code: 0000016482) (Property ID: 15-3708-13-1-01-05-0000). Bridger Tower Corporation seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Please submit any written comments within 30 days of this notice’s first publication regarding the potential effects that the proposed tower may have on Historic Properties that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places to: TEP OpCo, LLC. (Attn: Ryan Malek) 326 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 661-6351 Fax: (919) 661-6350 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC Justin Kalmbach, Esq. P.O. Box 249 601 1st St East Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 319-2020 Fax: (406) 609-4727 Email: [email protected] MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: GARY KEENER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-2026-40 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 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 Cindy Keener the Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at c/o Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Brant Beaudry SNYDER & BEAUDRY, P.C. P. O. Box 717 Bigfork, Montana 59911 (406) 837-4383 Counsel for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYLE HOWARD AKLESTAD, Decedent PROBATE NO. DP-24-2026-0000068 IT. 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 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 Loretta Aklestad, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at C/O SNYDER & BEAUDRY, P.C. , P.O. Box 717, Bigfork, MT 59911, or be filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED October 19, 2026. /S/ Brant Beaudry Brant Beaudry SNYDER & BEAUDRY, P.C. P. O. Box 717 Bigfork, Montana 59911 (406) 837-4383 Counsel for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH, AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, to receive public comments and consider a recommendation to the Polson City Commission regarding the proposed 2027 City of Polson Growth Policy, pursuant to Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 76-1-602. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 for further information or to submit written comments. 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 to participate in the public hearing. Dated at Polson, Montana, this 22nd day of October, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, SANDERS/LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARS ANDREW ALLESTAD, Deceased. Probate No .: DP-2026-39 Dept. No .: 1  NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Judy Johnson has filed in the above Court and cause a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs, and the Appointment of Judith Johnson as Personal Representative of the estate of Lars Andrew Allestad. For further information, the Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the Clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 am in the above-captioned Court and any interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH, AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________