STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 26th Circuit Court For The County Of Alpena Case No: 26-3537-CZ Hon: K. Edward Black LINDA RUTH BRAZEAl, Plaintiff, v JAMES L. BATES, Defendant, v CASSANDRA ALISA CRANDEL Pursuant to an Order For Alternate Service dated April 14, 2026 Notice is hereby given to the Defedants James L. Bates and Cassandra Alisa Crandel, formerly of 4878 River Road, Petosky, Michigan 49770 that you have been sued in the 26th Circuit Court for The County of Alpena by the Plaintiff, Linda Ruth Brazeal. The 26th Circuit Court is located at 720 West Chisholm Street, Suite 1, Alpena, MIchigan 49707. This NOTICE shall be published once a week for three weeks commencing on May 29, 2026 and concluding on June 12, 2026. You have twenty eight (28) days to file an Answer with the Court or contact the Court in writing. Failure to Anwer the Complaint may case a Default to enter against you. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF David S. Elder (P-45906) 112 1/2 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 354-5700 May 29, June 5, 12 2026 LPET0526724