Legals for September, 24 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 __________________________

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 __________________________

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 __________________________

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 __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE W. Bridger Christian CHRISTIAN, SAMSON, BASKETT, PHELAN & BELL, PLLC 310 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-7772 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative  MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In Re the Estate of  GARY LEE RAMSEY, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-2026-59 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mary Leeann Ramsey 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 Mary Leeann Ramsey, the Personal Representative, return  receipt requested, at c/o W. Bridger Christian of Christian, Samson, Baskett, Phelan & Bell, PLLC, 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana 59802-4108, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  DATED this 14th day of September, 2026.  CHRISTIAN, SAMSON, BASKETT, PHELAN & BELL, PLLC /s/ W. Bridger Christian  Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON SEPTEMBER 24TH 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 __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, October 14, 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 of BSMLC, LLC, is requesting conditional use approval for a home occupation in the Upper Lakeside of the Upper West Shore Zoning District. The request is to sell vehicles from an existing structure from his private property. The +/-2.151-acre property is located on Dewey Lane in Rollins and is legally described as tract 1 of COS 7219, within section 21, T25N R20W. SCHNIEDERS VARIANCE REQUEST Jim and Julie Schnieders are requesting a variance to allow for a proposed structure to be within the 20-foot side yard setback. The request is associated with an addition to an existing garage. The +/-2.41-acre lot is located at 35050 Medicine Rock Lane in the Upper West Shore Zoning District and is legally described as lot 4-A in Table Bay Estates in section 9, T25N, R20W. BAILEY FAMILY CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Lisa and Todd Bailey of the Bailey Family Trust are requesting conditional use approval to allow for the disturbance of slopes greater than 25% as well as conditional use approval to allow for the establishment of a temporary dwelling (RV) on a parcel. The requests are associated with the placement of an accessory structure and placement of an RV for seasonal use. The +/-4.5-arce parcel is located at 38785 Mary B Lane in the Upper West Shore Zoning District, subdistrict-A (interior) and is legally described as tract 12 on COS 7748 within section 15, T25N, R20W. WINDHAM CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Ann and Hugh “Bill” Windham are requesting conditional use approval to allow for the use of a temporary dwelling on the property. If approved, the conditional use would allow for the establishment of an RV for a period of construction not to exceed two years. The request is associated with the construction of a single-family residence. The +/- 5.5-acre subject parcel is located at 33321 N Finley Point Rd in the Finley Point Zoning District, subdistrict E, Finley Point Interior, and is legally described as tract C on COS 6709 within section 20, T23N, R19W. 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. SERRA CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Michael K. Serra is requesting conditional use approval to allow for the expansion of a highway commercial business. If approved, the conditional use would allow the addition of an automotive sales business to the auto body shop that already exists on the lot. The property is in the Upper West Shore Zoning District and is legally described as lot 1 of Lake View Step Two, a subdivision located in section 19, T25N, R20W. 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 structure and 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. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by October 5, 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 October 5 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 SEPTEMBER 24TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 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. SUNNY HILLS FLEX COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM PHASED SUBSEQUENT MAJOR SUBDIVISION Marc Carstens of Carstens and Associates, on behalf of Tim Sarkkinen, is proposing to create a phased flex commercial condominium subdivision from two parcels of land totaling +/-4.27 acres located approximately 4 miles northwest of Polson and accessed from US Hwy 93 via Solar Way. The proposal is for 54 condominium units for commercial use to be completed in 6 phases. The property is proposed to be developed with two shared restroom facilities, well, and stormwater management. The applicant has requested a variance for relief from Section X.L Landscaping Requirements adjacent to arterial highways, and relief from Section X.J.1 Development Adjacent to Arterial Roadways. The property is legally described as lot C-2 and C-3 of Sunny Hills Subdivision, located within section 30, T23N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by October 5, 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 October 5 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. 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 SEPTEMBER 24TH 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 __________________________