MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
In the Matter of the Name Change of Lena Ann Wiediger, Lena Ann Wiediger, Petitioner
Cause No. DV-12-125/3
Dept. No. 1
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE
This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Lena Ann Wiediger to Lena Ann Dembisky.  The hearing will be on May 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.
Dated March 29, 2012
/s/ Debbie Harmon, Clerk of District Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court.
BS 4-4, 4-11, 4-18, 4-25-12.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
In the Matter of the Name Change of Daniel Jacob Olson
Darci Parsons, Petitioner
Cause No. DV-12-112/4
Dept. No. 2
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR CHILD
This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Daniel Jacob Olson to Daniel Jacob Parsons. The hearing will be on May 10, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County, Dept. #2.
Dated March 27, 2012.
/s/ Debbie Harmon, Clerk of District Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court.
BS 4-11, 4-18, 4-25, 5-2-12.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLORES R. LeROUX., Deceased.
Probate No. DP 12-19
Dept. 1
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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must either be mailed to Marie Nicholson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the law office of Lawrence D. Johnson, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated March 21st, 2012.
/s/ Marie Nicholson, Personal Representative
BS 4-4, 4-11, 4-18-12.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA W. FRASER, Deceased.
Probate No. DP 12-24
Dept. 2
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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must either be mailed to Judith L. Fraser, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 4th day of April, 2012.
/s/ Judith L. Fraser, Personal Representative
BS 4-11, 4-18, 4-25-12.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE E. THOFT, Deceased.
Probate No. DP 12-28
Dept. 1
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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must either be mailed to Vickie L. Stewart, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 13th day of April, 2012.
/s/ Vickie L. Stewart, Personal Representative
BS 4-18, 4-25, 5-2-12.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRIEDA EVE ROBERTS, Deceased.
Probate No. DP 12-21
Dept. 1
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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must either be mailed to Lillian Wanstrath, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Nelson Law Office, PLLC, 217 North Third Street, Suite J, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
Dated this 11th day of April, 2012.
/s/ Lillian Wanstrath, Personal Representative
BS 4-18, 4-25, 5-2-12.

NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION
WHEREAS, the number of candidates for the (3) year term (Elementary/High School) and the number of candidates for the (3) year term (High School/Lone Rock) position on the Stevensville School Board of Trustees, District No. 2 is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected,
THEREFORE, the Stevensville Trustees Election is hereby cancelled.
Dated this 13th day of April, 2012.
/s/ William F. Schiele, District Clerk
BS 4-18-12.

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION
Pursuant to MCA 20-3-313, the trustees of the Lone Rock School District #13, Ravalli County, have determined the number of candidates filling for election (one) is equal to the number of positions to be elected (one). Being no other reason for the election, the trustees hereby give notice that an election will not be held.

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT
An audit of the affairs of the Stevensville Public Schools, Stevensville, Montana, has been conducted by the firm of Denning, Downey & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the fiscal year ending June 30. 2011.
Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at Stevensville School District Business Office, 300 Park St., Stevensville, MT.
/s/ William F. Schiele, Business Manager/Clerk
BS 4-18-12.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Burnt Fork Water Commission will hold its first meeting of the 2012 irrigation season on Tuesday, April 24 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, corner of Meyer Lane and Middle Burnt Fork, Stevensville.
BS 4-4, 4-18-12.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to notify all interested parties that BitterRoot Bus is applying for $29,000 and Ravalli Services Corp. is applying for $67,000 through the capital assistance grant. The capital assistance grant is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. FTA funds will be used to purchase a 6 passenger minivan for BitterRoot Bus for providing transportation services to the General Public and for a 13 passenger bus for Ravalli Services Corp. for their D.D. group homes and activity centers.
The application is on file at BitterRoot Bus, 310 Old Corvallis Rd. Hamilton, MT 59840. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date, and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact BitterRoot Bus – Sharna Paddock at 310 Old Corvallis Rd. Hamilton, Mt 59840, 406-363-7484 or Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-444-4210 or 406-444-7696 (TTY).
The BitterRoot Bus and Ravalli Services Corp. will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.
BS 4-11, 4-18-12.

TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:30 p.m.
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on April 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Town Council Chambers at 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, 59870 for the purpose of presenting the results of the environmental review for the Town of Stevensville’s proposed improvements to the Stevensville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
At the public hearing, the environmental review process will be explained, including the determination. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the project.
Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing mailed to P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870 before 5:00 pm April 26, 2012.  Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271.
Attest: Denise Philley, Deputy Clerk
BS 4-11, 4-18-12.