To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on the 26th day of March at 10 o’clock, a.m., at the Ravalli County Courthouse, main floor lobby, the interest of Jack C. Westre in and to the following real property:

A parcel of land located in the NW ? of Section 12, Township 9 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, being a portion of Lot 2 in Block 9 of Sunnyside Orchards No. 3 and being further described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, thence, N89°59’43”W, 259.93 feet along the Southerly boundary of said Lot 2 to the true point of beginning; thence N89°59’43”W, 520.55 feet; thence N00°00’00”E, 165.00 feet; thence, S90°00’00”E, 520.55 feet; thence, S00°00’00”W, 165.00 feet to the point of beginning.

AND

A parcel of land located in the NW ? of Section 12, Township 9 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, being a portion of Lot 2 in Block 9 of Sunnyside Orchards No. 3 and being further described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence, N89°59’46”W, 259.91 feet along the North boundary of said Lot 2 to the true point of beginning; thence S00°00’00”E, 165.00 feet; thence N90°00’00”W, 520.55 feet; thence, N00°00’00”E, 165.00 feet, thence S89°59’46”E, 520.55 feet along the North boundary of said Lot 2 to the point of beginning.

This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy two separate judgments, the first in the amount $91,965.54, together with accruing interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum, or $23.1506 per day at the current principal balance, since the 3rd day of October, 2008, and the second judgment in the amount of $47,387.45, together with accruing interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum, or $11.9511 per day at the current principal balance, since the 3rd day of October, 2008.

This sale is being held in accordance with MCA 25-13-704(1) pursuant to a default judgment entered in the Montana Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County on the 12th day of December, 2008.

Chris Hoffman, Sheriff of Ravalli County

BS 3-11, 3-18, 3-25-09.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 09-0021717 Title Order No. 090137534MTGSI

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 07/14/2009, 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 April R. Weeks- Ruskauff, Donald M. Ruskauff as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 01/04/2007 and recorded 01/05/2007, in Document No. 582522 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Ravalli County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows:

A Tract of Land in and being a portion of the NE1/4 of Section 9, Township 6 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, and being more particularly described as Parcel 1-A, Certificate of Survey No. 4301 Property Address: 457 Corvallis Cemetery Road, Corvallis, MT 59828. 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 Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 11/01/2008, 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 $255,292.82 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.50% per annum from 10/01/2008 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 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: 03/10/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-958-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 ASAP# 3009832

BS /03/11/2009, 03/18/2009, 03/25/2009.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FINANCIAL LENDING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT RAVALLI COUNTY COURTHOUSE

The Ravalli County Commissioners are seeking proposals for the necessary financing of the construction of a remodel of the 9-1-1 Call Center. The estimated loan amount for this construction project will be between $515,000 and $635,000.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal please contact Glenda Wiles at the Commissioners Office at 375-6500 or at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, MT. for a more detailed explanation. Sealed proposals must be received by the Clerk and Recorders Office at 215 S. 4th Street, Second Floor by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Bids must be clearly marked “Financing for 9-1-1 Remodel”. Bids will be opened on April 1, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room, and the award of financing will be made no later than April 30, 2009.

Please note: this legal supersedes the legal notice that was ran on March 4th and March 11th due to a change in receiving the bids/proposals and award of the financing package to the successful bidder.

Glenda M. Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners Office

3-18, 3-25-09.

INVITATION TO BID

Ravalli County 9-1-1 Console Furniture for Four Stations

The Ravalli County Commissioners are seeking bids for new console furniture at the Ravalli County 9-1-1 Center. Bid Requirements and Specifications for the console furniture may be obtained by contacting the Ravalli County Commissioners by the following venues:

Phone: 406-375-6500
Email: commissioners@ravallicounty.mt.gov
Fax: 406-375-6507 or at the Commissioners Office – 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, MT. 59840.

Deadline for submitting bids is April 15, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The bids will be opened by the Commissioners on April 16, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., with the award of the successful bid after review.

Glenda M. Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Ravalli County Commissioners

BS 3-18, 3-25-09.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION - MOBILE HOME

The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting competitive, written proposals for the sale of a 1975 24’ X 46’ CHIEF BONNAVILLA MOBILE HOME, currently located at 4524 Eastside Highway, 3 miles north of Stevensville.

The mobile home is being offered, and will be sold, as is where is. Interested parties shall assume all responsibility for inspection and condition of the mobile home.

Sealed proposals must be received at the office of the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder (second floor), 215 South Fourth Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 07, 2009. Proposals received will be opened by the Board of County Commissioners at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 in the Commissioners Conference Room (third floor) at the Administrative Center.

Proposals must include a deposit of not less than 15% (fifteen percent) of the total amount of the proposal, made payable to Ravalli County, in the form of a cashiers or certified check. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders upon the successful completion of the sale to the highest reponsible bidder.

The successful bidder must pay the full sale amount within five (5) days of the sale, in the form of a cashiers of certified check, payable to Ravalli County. The mobile home must be removed from its current location by May 15, 2009.

Interested parties may obtain further information by contacting the Ravalli County Road Supervisor at the Road & Bridge Department, 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; (406) 363-2733.

BS 3-18, 3-25-09.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY AUCTION

The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners will offer for sale by Auction on Monday, April 06, 2009 the following property. The live auction will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. MDT in the Commissioners Conference Room (Third Floor), 215 South Fourth Street in Hamilton, Montana.

THREE LOTS ON MARKET STREET IN CORVALLIS CURRENTLY USED AS A ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT CORPORATION YARD; INCLUDES 10 FOOT VACATED ALLEYWAY AND A 36’ x 42’ STEEL-SIDED POLE BUILDING; ALL UTILITIES (ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, SANITARY SEWER AND COMMUNICATIONS) ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SITE. APPRAISED VALUE $106,000.00; MINIMUM BID $95,400.00

APPRAISAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT RAVALLI COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
244 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
HAMILTON MONTANA 59840
363-2733.

BS 3-18, 3-25-09.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF KEITH THOMAS JOHNSON, Petitioner
Dept. 1
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE

This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Keith Thomas Johnson to Keith Acle Johnson. The hearing will be on April 29, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.

Dated: March 11, 2009
Debbie Harmon, Clerk of District Court
By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court

BS 3-25, 4-1, 4-8, 4-15-09.

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH H. WEIS, Deceased.
Probate No. DP-09-14
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 Martin R. Weis, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2009.
/s/ Martin R. Weis, Personal Representative

BS 3-25, 4-1, 4-8-09.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids, entitled
Project Name: Willow Creek Path – Corvallis CTEP Project
Federal-aid #: STEP 41(48)
MDT UPN: 6536

Sealed Bids addressed to Ravalli County, attention Glenda Wiles, will be received at the Ravalli County Commissioners Office at 215 S 4th Street Suite B, Hamilton, MT 59840, until 12:00 pm (MST), Monday, April 13th; and opened and read publicly in the Commissioners Conference Room at 2:00 pm.

The project consists of:

CONSTRUCTION OF 1800 LINEAL FEET OF (CONCRETE OR ASPHALT) PATH ALONG EACH SIDE OF WILLOW CREEK ROAD, EAST OF THE EASTSIDE HIGHWAY TO BOTH TEFFT STREET AND SOUTHEAST STREET. TWO PRE-FABRICATED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES ON EACH SIDE OF WILLOW CREEK ROAD AT THE CORVALLIS CANAL CROSSING. AN ADDITIONAL SECTION OF PATH, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET IN LENGTH, FROM THE EASTSIDE HIGHWAY TO THE EXISTING PATH ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF WOODSIDE CUTOFF ROAD. DRIVEWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND/OR OVERLAY. UTILITY RELOCATION IS REQUIRED WHICH INCLUDES A POWER POLE AND GUY WIRE. ALSO INCLUDES MANHOLES, SUMPS, A HEADGATE, AND APPROXIMATELY 500 LINEAL FEET OF 15” STORM PIPE TO BE INSTALLED. CONSTRUCION WILL TYPICALLY BE WITHIN THE COUNTY AND/OR STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED IN SOME LOCATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, A SMALL PERMANENT TRAIL EASEMENT IS REQUIRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EASTSIDE HIGHWAY AND WILLOW CREEK ROAD.

The contract documents consisting of Plans and Specifications (Proposal) may be examined or obtained at the Engineer’s office: Territorial-Landworks, Inc.; 620 Addison, PO Box 3851; Missoula, MT 59806

The bid proposal will be available for a deposit of $60.00 per set, which is not refundable. A $10.00 shipping and handling fee will be charged if plans are mailed. In addition, the bid proposal may also be examined at the following locations:

Missoula Plans Exchange (406) 549-5002
Flathead Builders Exchange (406) 755-5888
Helena Plans Report (406) 442-4162

Persons or firms desiring to qualify or bid on this construction on the basis of a joint venture shall declare their intention by executing a Declaration of Joint Venture and Power of Attorney. Joint Venture affidavits must be included with the Bid Proposal.

There will be a non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference Onsite, at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 1st. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend and shall convene at the east end of the project (Southeast Street) at the above said time.

Contractors and any of the Contractors’ subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-800-556-6694. Contractors are required to have registered with the DLI prior to executing the contract.

All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractors or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as set out in the bid proposal.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement is subject to all appropriate Federal Laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Ravalli County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this invitation; disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation.

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprises’ contract goals are 0%

In accordance with Section 49-3-207, MCA, Contractors agree that for this contract all hiring will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing the contract.

Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Bank Money Order, Bank Draft, or Bid Bond payable to Ravalli County, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a 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(s) and a Certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is specified on the first page in this Invitation to Bid.

Ravalli County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the bid, which is in the best interests of Ravalli County.

Ravalli County provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the County. To request accommodation, please contact Glenda Wiles at the Ravalli County Commissioner’s Office at 406-375-6500.

Ravalli County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Published at Missoula, Montana, this 18th day of March, 2009
Territorial-Landworks, Inc.
P.O. Box 3851
Missoula, MT 59806

BS 3-25, 4-1-09.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will conduct a public hearing for a conservation easement proposed through Ravalli County’s Open Lands Bond Program. The proposal is known as the Bell Family Ranch and is composed of five separate parcels totaling 144 acres. The properties are located south of Hamilton off Highway 93 and Sleeping Child Road. Parcels one (1) and two (2) are located on Sleeping Child Road, while Parcel A, B and C are located off Highway 93. (See Maps)

The properties are described as: Parcel 2 of COS #578955-TR, located in Section 33, T5N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana; a tract of land containing 6.29 acres in the NW ? SW ? of Section 34, T5N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, depicted on COS #949; and as Parcels A, B, and C of COS #577325-C, located in Section 1, T5N, R21W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana

The applicants are Brian Rouse and Marvin Bell. The Sponsoring Organization is the Bitterroot Land Trust. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the public hearing and will be forwarded to the BCC for consideration at the public hearing.

The BCC will conduct a public hearing on this proposal on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the County administrative building. The public may comment verbally or in writing at the hearing. Comments and information submitted at the public hearing will be considered in the decision on the Bell Family Ranch Conservation Easement.

BS 3-25, 4-1-09.

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