Legals for September, 17 2026

LEGAL NOTICE LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – This is public notice and affirmation that a baby boy, Casseus Kent, has been born on the land in a mortal body to the Katseanes family. The family welcomed their baby earthside on the land of the geographical location commonly known as [Missoula, Montana Republic, United States of America] North America on the 9th day of April in the calendar year 2025 AD. He is happy, healthy and thriving! PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA: CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-199 Dept. No.: 2002 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from CONNOR TOMAS BRIBIEZCA to CONNOR TOMAS CAYADITTO. The hearing will be on 10/22/2026 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Court house in Lake County. Date: August 21th, 2026 MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON AUGUST 27TH AND SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lot 8 of Udall Addition to St. Ignatius, 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 605 2nd Ave , St Ignatius, MT 59865. Sharon A. Scammon, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, by Deed of Trust on May 29, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on May 29, 2020 as Instrument No. 577456 of Official Records. 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 June 3, 2026 as Instrument No. 639010, 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 November 28, 2024, 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 $176,215.34, interest in the sum of $17,424.36, escrow advances of $7,359.19, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $992.47 for a total amount owing of $201,991.36, 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 19th day of August, 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. MT23292 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA 20TH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Kayla Smith, Petitioner and Devontay Smith, Respondent Case No: DR-26-70 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Respondent Devontay Smith, You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage. 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 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 Courthouse and serve a copy of your answer to the Petitioner. Dated this 26th day of August 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 l [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff HWM File Number: MT22332 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAKE COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE  PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, V. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Nancy Dawes; Misty Ayala-Campos; Susan Braget: April Jamison; Mathew Jamison; Shawna Jamison; Sydney Jamison; United States of America, by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Unknown Parties in possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860, Defendants Case No.: DV-24-2024-0000205-FO Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on May 22, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: That certain real property commonly known as: Lot 6, Block 11, Lake Shore 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. With a property address of: 702 6th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 Notice is hereby given that on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiffs judgment, with interest and costs. DATE JULY 14TH 2026 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC Justin Kalmbach, Esq. PO Box 249 601 1st St. East Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 319-2020 Fax: (406) 609-4727 5 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff. MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY THERESA M. CAME, Plaintiff, VS. BRANDAN H. CAME, Defendant. Cause No. DV-24-2019-244 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on May 28, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendant’s rights and interests to the below described property: The S½SW¼NE¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further identified as being Parcel 8 on Certificate of Survey No. 2968, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. With a property address of: 19605 Bower Lane, Proctor, MT 59929. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of October 2026 at 10:00 am on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the Plaintiff’s judgment, with interest and costs. Dated this 4th day of August 2026. **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING** PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorney for Personal Representative [email protected] IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA KUSCHEL, Deceased. MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  CAUSE NO. DP-26-57 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 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, must either be mailed to KEITH KUSCHEL 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 28TH day of August, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH, AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

William P. Williams IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorneys for Personal Representative [email protected]  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEONARD SNYDER, Deceased.  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  CAUSE NO. DP-26-53  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 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, must either be mailed to MARY SNYDER the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled District Court. DATED this 31ST day of August 2026. MARY SNYDER, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS.  DOUGLAS CHARLO Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)  Cause No. 26-0144-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: DOUGLAS CHARLO Last Known Address, if any: P.O. BOX 4300 W. BROADWAY APT. C BUTTE, MT 59701 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Money Owed General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH 2026 MNAXLP  __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS.  CAROLINE DURGLO Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)   Cause No. 26-0166-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: CAROLINE DURGLO Last Known Address, if any: 34077 ASHLEY LAKE RD ST. IGNATIUS, MT 59865 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Money Owed General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH, AND 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) VS.  ALICIA M. LARANCE, Respondent(s)/Defendant(s)   Cause No. 26-0165-CV  SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: ALICIA M. LARANCE Last Known Address, if any: 32963 Beehive Court, Ronan MT 59864 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint for Money Owed General Legal Description of Property: Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 | (406) 275-2740  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH, AND 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

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 __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: Lot 56 of Jette Lake, a subdivision of 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 31083 Aspen Ln, Polson, MT 59860. Barbara Lewis and Peter R. Lewis, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Title 365 Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Axos Bank, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on December 19, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on December 30, 2020 as Instrument No. 584258 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Axos Bank, a federally chartered savings bank Assignment Dated: July 6, 2026 Assignment Recorded: July 21, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 639876 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 July 30, 2026 as Instrument No. 640038, 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 August 1, 2025, 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 $227,992.71, interest in the sum of $9,082.62, escrow advances of $5,135.24, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $978.96 for a total amount owing of $243,189.53, 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 18th day of August, 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. MT23905 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH, AND 24TH 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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE An audit of the North Lake County Public Library District has been conducted by Susan M. Nicosia, CPA. The audit covered the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the North Lake County Public Library District for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 contains an Independent Auditor’s Report on the District’s basic financial statements. The report issued for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 contains an unmodified audit opinion. The District did not have any significant audit findings. The audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at North Lake County Public Library at 102 1st St E in Polson, MT. Library Director Abbi Dooley will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 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 __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE HOLLENSTEINER FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION John Hollensteiner of the Wanda M. Hollensteiner Trust-Share B has applied for a floodplain development permit for construction of a 4.5-foot by 10-foot concrete retaining wall, placement of approximately 5 cubic yards of associated fill, and replacement of existing rip rap within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake. The property is located in Government Lot 2, section 30, T25N, R20W, Lake County, Montana. Information regarding the proposal is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments on the proposal are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is October 2, 2026. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860; or e-mailed: [email protected] PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 132 (CI-132) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article VII of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 12 that reads: Section 12. Nonpartisan Judicial Elections. Judicial elections shall remain nonpartisan. CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 133 (CI-133) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article II of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 37 that reads: Section 37. Right to initiative and referendum. (1) The people have a fundamental right to exercise their powers of initiative and referendum under  Article III and Article XIV. The government may not deny or burden this right unless justified by a compelling government interest achieved by the least restrictive means. (2) This right guarantees impartial, predictable, transparent, and expeditious processes for proposing a ballot issue, qualifying a ballot issue for the ballot, and submitting a ballot issue to the qualified electors without interference from the government or the use of government resources to support or oppose the ballot  issue. This right includes but is not limited to: (a) proposing a ballot issue by submitting the full text of the ballot issue and proposed ballot statements, with the government modifying the proposed ballot statements only if they are not a true and impartial explanation expressed in plain, easily understood language; (b) obtaining a determination regarding whether the ballot issue and ballot statements are legally sufficient for submission to the qualified electors prior to the petition being approved for circulation; (c) the resolution of legal challenges to the determination made in subsection (2)(b) and the issuance of an approved petition for circulation within 90 days of the initial submission of the ballot issue to the government; (d) reasonably ample time to gather signatures without unjustified burdens on signature gathering, on signature gatherers, or on the preparation or submission of signed petitions; (e) verification of signatures and petitions without the invalidation of a signature or petition due to a technical or minor deficiency; (f) the ability to withdraw one’s signature from a petition, with the deadline for a withdrawal being the same as the deadline for submitting signed petitions to the government; (g) the resolution of legal challenges to the qualification of a ballot issue for the ballot prior to the deadline for finalizing ballots for the election; and (h) submission of a ballot issue to the qualified electors in an impartial manner for their approval or rejection by a majority of those voting thereon at a single  election. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Self-executing. [This act] is self-executing. NEW SECTION. Section 3. Effective date. [This act] is effective on approval by  the electorate PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH AND 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 5th day of October 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a proposed phased major subdivision. Geopland LLC, of PO Box 72, Polson, MT represented by Joel Nelson, on behalf of OTB Development, LLC, of 24 Stratford Drive, Kalispell, MT, represented by Tracy Yost and Park Schara, is proposing ‘Southern Slope Subdivision’, a major subdivision to create ninety residential lots in three (3) phases within the Low Density Residential Zoning District (LRZD) of the City of Polson. The 56.49-acre subject property is located west of Skyline Drive off Skyview Lane and is legally described as the Remainder of Loves Mission View, also known as Amended Tract A of COS 6886, located in Section 10 and 15 of Township 22 North, Range 20 West. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed major subdivision. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the proposed subdivision. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-605 MCA. All public comments, written or verbal, are encouraged. Contact the Building and Planning Department at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8214 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at [email protected]; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 14th day of September, 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH AND 24TH 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 September 24th 2026. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 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 __________________________