This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Aaron Michael Fraley to Aaron Michael Dixon. The hearing will be on February 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County, Courtroom No. 1.

Dated January 7, 2010.
/s/ Debbie Harmon, Clerk of District Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court.

Bs 1-13, 1-20, 1-27, 2-3-10.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

In the Matter of the Name Change of Justin Ryan Fraley,

Susan Dixon, Petitioner
Cause No. DV-10-4/4
Dept. No. 1

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILD

This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Justin Ryan Fraley to Justin Ryan Dixon. The hearing will be on February 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County, Courtroom No. 1.

Dated January 7, 2010.
/s/ Debbie Harmon, Clerk of District Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court.

Bs 1-13, 1-20, 1-27, 2-3-10.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY KAY EVANS, Deceased.

Probate No. DP-10-3
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 Jack A. Evans, 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 11th day of January, 2010.
/s/ Jack A. Evans, Personal Representative

BS 1-20, 1-27, 2-3-10.

Notice of Trustee’s Sale

T S NO 09 0185902 Title Order No 090886624MTGNI THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will on 06/01/2010 at the hour of 10:00 AM sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed together with any interest which the Grantor his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place At the front entrance of the County Courthouse 205 Bedford Hamilton MT RECONTRUST COMPANY N A is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JEFFREY HEMRY as Grantors conveyed said real property to CHARLES 3 PETERSON as Trustee to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 11/19/2008 and recorded 11/26/2008 in document No 610810 in Book/Reel/Volume Number -- at Page Number -- in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Ravalli County Montana being more particularly described as follows LOT 14A AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT NO 562476 BEING A PORTION OF LOT 14 BLOCK 9 SUNNYSIDE ORCHARDS NO 3 RAVALLI COUNTY MONTANA ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF TOGETHER WITH A 10 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR SEPTIC LINE ACROSS LOT 14B TO DRAINFIELD ON LOT 14C AS DISCLOSED IN INSTRUMENT NO 563663 Property Address 312 BEARTOOTH DR, STEVENSVILLE MT 59870 6277 The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed or by their successor in interest with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantors failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 10/01/2009 and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust advances assessments and attorney fees if any TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following The unpaid principal balance of $274,689.85 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6 75/ per annum from 09/01/2009 until paid plus all accrued late charges escrow advances attorney fees and costs and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture 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 Grantors 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 charges against the proceeds to this sate 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 Dated - RECONTRUST COMPANY NA Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr TX2 985 07 03 Richardson TX 75082 ASAP# 3412371 01/27/2010, 02/03/2010, 02/10/2010

Notice of Trustee’s Sale

TS NO 08 0108364 Title Order No 080046646MTGSI THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will on 06/01/2010 at the hour of 10:00 AM sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed together with any interest which the Grantor his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place At the front entrance of the County Courthouse 205 Bedford Hamilton MT RECONTRUST COMPANY N A is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which VICKY HAMILTON UNMARRIED as Grantors conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 10/26/2007 and recorded 11/05/2007 in document No 596506 in Book/Reel/Volume Number N/A at Page Number N/A in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Ravalli County Montana being more particularly described as follows ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF RAVALLI AND STATE OF MONTANA BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 6 TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH RANGE 20 WEST P M M RAVALLI COUNTY MONTANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 10A 1 CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 5671 R Property Address 1925 LITTLE SLEEPING CHILD RD HAMILTON MT 59840 8940 The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed or by their successor in interest with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantors failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 06/01/2008 and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust advances assessments and attorney fees if any TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following The unpaid principal balance of $184,927.24 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.25% per annum from until paid plus all accrued late charges escrow advances attorney fees and costs and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture 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 Grantors 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 charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustees fees and attorneys 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 Dated RECONTRUST COMPANY N A Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr TX2 985 07 03 Richardson TX 75082 ASAP# 3413709 01/27/2010, 02/03/2010, 02/10/2010

INVITATION TO BID

The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2010 EQUIPMENT RENTAL. Sealed proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder at the County Administrative Center, 215 South Fourth Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, until 9:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010. The proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010 by the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners Conference Room.

Contract documents may be examined or obtained at the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department office at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana 59840.

Questions relative to the standard and special provisions, and to the bid process, may be directed to the Ravalli County Road Supervisor at (406) 363-2733.

No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of proposals, which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010.

Ravalli County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities therein, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not exceed sixty (60) days and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible proposal determined to be in the best interests of Ravalli County.

BS 2-3, 2-17-10.

INVITATION TO BID

The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2010 MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (in solution). Sealed proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder at the County Administrative Center, 215 South Fourth Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, until 9:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010. The proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010 by the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners Conference Room.

Contract documents may be examined or obtained at the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department office at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana 59840.

Questions relative to the standard and special provisions, and to the bid process, may be directed to the Ravalli County Road Supervisor at (406) 363-2733.

No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of proposals, which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010.

BS 2-3, 2-17-10.

INVITATION TO BID

The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2010 HOT PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY. Sealed proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder at the County Administrative Center, 215 South Fourth Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, until 9:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010. The proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010 by the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners Conference Room.

Contract documents may be examined or obtained at the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department office at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana 59840.

Questions relative to the standard and special provisions, and to the bid process, may be directed to the Ravalli County Road Supervisor at (406) 363-2733.

No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of proposals, which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 01, 2010.

BS 2-3, 2-17-10.

PUBLIC MEETING

RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL COUNTY PROPERTY

The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners has expressed their intent to sell certain property (equipment) to the City of Hamilton as described below. Therefore, the Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2209, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room (3rd Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT., in order to take public comment and to approve a Resolution of Intent to sell certain property.

The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will then hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room in order to take public comment and adopt a Resolution allowing the Commissioners to sell said property described as: a 1998 Model 4700 Truck, VIN # 1HTSCABN3WH510841, with plow, Serial # 485, and Henderson Sander Model FSH10, Serial # 17868.

For more information, or if you are unable to attend these public meetings and would like to make comment, please contact the Commissioners Officer through the following venues:

Phone: 375-6500, Fax: 375-6507 Email: commissioners@ravallicounty.mt.gov

Or at the above address.

/s/ Glenda Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners Office

BS 2-3, 2-10-10.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room (3rd floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. for the purpose of taking action by Resolution on a petition to annex the following properties into the Victor Fire District:

Linda Morgan and Blaine Potter Properties located in the SW quarter of Section 21, Township 7 North, 21 West (physical addresses – Bourne Loop, Victor)

If you are unable to attend this hearing but would like further information, please do so by the following venues:

Phone: 375-6500
Fax: 375-6507
Email: commissioners@ravallicounty.mt.gov
Or at the above address.

/s/ Glenda Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners Office

BS 2-3, 2-10-10.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on April 5, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of Ravalli County Courthouse located at 205 Bedford in Hamilton, MT 59840, the following described real property situated in Ravalli County, Montana: LOT 24, BLOCK 3, PARADISE HEIGHTS, RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1909. Robert Kurt Sandvik, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 25, 2007 and recorded July 3, 2007 as document number 591415. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank FKA Washington Mutual Bank FA. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Ravalli County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,376.92, beginning January 1, 2009, 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of November 13, 2009 is $172,766.40 principal, interest at the rate of 7.70% now totaling $12,631.74, late charges in the amount of $299.44, escrow advances of $1473.40, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,663.45, plus accruing interest at the rate of $36.45 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be 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 Grantors. 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, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: November 20, 2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA County of Stark On November 20, 2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 ASAP# 3429411 02/03/2010, 02/10/2010, 02/17/2010

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

COMMUNITY BANK-MISSOULA, INC. a Montana corporation, PLAINTIFF VS. KENNETH REIBER, SUSAN J. KNIGHT, and ELK SPRINGS RANCH, INC., DEFENDANTS

To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on the 22ND day of Februrary at 2 o’clock, p.m. ., at the Ravalli County Courthouse, main floor lobby, by the north entrance, the defendant’s interest in and to the following real property:

Tract 1, Certificate of Survey No. 563701-R, being a portion of Sections 1 and 2, Township 10 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 581639-M.

TOGETHER WITH a 60 foot wide road and utility easement extending Northerly from 8 Mile Creek Road, through Section 2, Township 10 North, Range 19 West, along “White Cloud Road” to the Southerly portion of the property herein.

ALSO TOGETHER WITH a 60 foot wide road and utility easement extending Northerly from 8 Mile Creek Road, through the W1/2 of Section 1, Township 10 North, Range 19 West, along “Mine Road” to the Southeasterly portion of the property line.

ALSO TOGETHER WITH a road easement for ingress and egress and utilities 30 feet on each side of the center line of a road beginning at the 8 Mile Creek Road located in the W1/2!1/2 of Section 2, then North and West to the above described property.

This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy a judgment of $2548307.86 which plus costs of the sale in the amount of $225.00 and other costs, together with accruing interest. This sale is being held in accordance with MCA 25-13-704 (1) pursuant to a default judgment entered in the Montana Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County on the 3rd day of November, 2009, and is subject to a statutory one year right of redemption.

Chris Hoffman, Sheriff of Ravalli County

BS 2-3, 2-10, 2-17-10.

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