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

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Judith A. Loring
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 4
Stevensville, Montana 59870
(406) 777-5414
Attorney for Personal Representative, David Belet

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY

In Re the Estate of: Audrey Besaw, a/k/a Adrey May Besaw, a/k/a Audrey Mae Besaw, Deceased.
Cause No. DP-09-17
Dept. No. 1

NOTICE OF HEARING ON VERIFIED PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, DETERMINATION OF TESTACY AND HEIRS, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David Belet of 1208 Lolo Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, has filed in the above Court and cause a Verified Petition for Formal Probate of Will, Determination of Testacy and Heirs, and Appointment of Personal Representative, for the formal probate of the Will of Audrey M. Besaw, deceased, for determining testacy and heirs, and for the appointment of David Belet as Personal Representative of said Will and estate. For further information, the Verified Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the Clerk of the above Court.

Hearing upon said Verified Petition for Formal Probate of Will, Determination of Testacy and Heirs, and Appointment of Personal Representative will be held in said Court at the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840, on the 22nd day of April, 2009, before the Honorable Jeffrey H. Langton, at the hour of 1:30 o’clock p.m., at which time all interested persons may appear and object.

Dated this 24th day of March, 2009.
/s/ Judith A. Loring

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

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLA M. WARK, Deceased.
Probate No. DP-09-20
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 Betty Hummer, 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.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2009.
/s/ Betty Hummer, Personal Representative

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

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROLAND DEAN BROOKS, Deceased.
Probate No. DP-09-15
Dept. 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Claims must either be mailed to Lynda E.Brooks, 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 23rd day of March, 2009.
/s/ Lynda E. Brooks, Personal Representative

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 09-0032951 Title Order No. 090192900MTGSI 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 8/04/2009, 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 Christopher R. Alexander, a Married Man as his sole & separate property 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 12/22/2005 and recorded 12/28/2005, in Document No. 564854 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Ravalli County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: THE E1/2E1/2NE1/4NE1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 21, WEST. P.M.., RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA. DEED REFERENCE 222, DEED AT PAGE 969. Property Address: 1379 BOURNE RIDGE RD. VICTOR, MT 59875-9317. 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 12/01/2008, 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 $325,437.23 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.875% per annum from 11/01/2008 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: 3/31/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 ASAP# 3035213 04/01/2009, 04/08/2009, 04/15/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 09-0033661 Title Order No. 090198344MTGSI 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 08/04/2009, 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 SAM CONIGLIO, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantors, conveyed said real property to 1ST MONTANA TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 11/30/2006 and recorded 12/04/2006, in Document No. 581241 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder RAVALLI County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: ï»¿A tract of land in Government Lot 2, (SW1/4NW1/4) Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana, described as follows:

Beginning at a point 959 feet East and 1240.3 feet S.2 36’ East of Northwest corner of SW1/4NW1/4 Section 31, the point of beginning of tract to be described; thence S. 2 36’ East 83.5 feet; thence East 290.0 feet, more or less, thence North 83.5 feet and thence West 290.9 feet, more or less to point of beginning, and being the Sooth 83.5 feet of Book 118 Deeds, page 115, And the North 15 feet of the following described tract: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 3, Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 20 West; thence South 319.3 feet; thence West to West Mae of Lots 10 and 11, Nellie Nicol’s Addition, Ravalli County, Montana, thence N. 2 36’ West 320.9 feet; thence due East to the place of beginning, and being the North 15 feet of Lot 9, Nellie Nicol’s Land, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the recorded plat thereof Ref: Book 152 Deeds, page 575. Property Address: 296 COOPER LANE, HAMILTON, MT 59840-3325. 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 12/01/2008, 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 $159,884.50 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.75% per annum from 11/01/2008 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: 04/01/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 ASAP# 3035082 04/01/2009, 04/08/2009, 04/15/2009

NOTICE FOR SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

The Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Conference Room at the Ravalli County Administration Building, 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT on Thursday, April 16th from 12:00 P.M. am to 1:30 P.M. am for the purpose of obtaining public comments on a proposed applications under the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Montana Department of Commerce. The applications known to be presenting will be for a bio-fuel, algae bio-additives, production facility located near Corvallis, for a pipe manufacturing facility located near Stevensville, and a Food Bank located in Stevensville. At the public hearing, the proposed application will be explained, including the proposed area of the project, activities, and budget, and all interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding this proposed application. Testimony may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before April 23rd, 5:00 P.M.

Anyone who would like more information or who wants to submit written comments should contact Julie Foster, Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, Executive Director, at 375-9416, during regular office hours, or by mailing to RCEDA, 105 East Main, Hamilton, MT 59840.

Portions of and/or a summary of the CDBG-ED Application are available for review at the RCEDA office during regular office hours.

Ravalli County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing an accommodation must notify Robert Jenni no later than April 13th to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. You may call 406.375.6519 or write to Robert Jenni, Human Resource Director, 215 S. 4th St. Suite B, Hamilton, MT 59840to make your request known.

BS 4-8, 4-15-09.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

FIRST CITIZENS BANK OF EAST MISSOULA, PLAINTIFF VS. SHAWN ALLEN, AKA SHAUN ALLEN, UNITED STATES TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEFENDANTS

To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on the 16th day of April, 2009 at 10 o’clock, a.m., at the Ravalli County Courthouse, main floor lobby, the interest of the defendant in the following real property, subject to statutory rights of redemption:

Lot 14, Gunshy Ridge, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the official plat recorded November 30, 2005, as Instrument No. 563427.

This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy a judgment of $339,257.79 plus costs of the sale and other costs, together with accruing interest at the rate of $92.94 per day since the 10th day of February, 2009.

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 10th day of February, 2009.

Chris Hoffman, Sheriff of Ravalli County

BS 4-8, 4-15-09.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Burnt Fork Water Commission calls their first meeting of the 2009 irrigation season April 28, 2009, at 8 p.m. Meetings continue through the irrigation season, subject to having business or concerns to address. Meetings are available on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. Call 777-5114 or 777-3926 to verify a meeting. The location is the American Legion Hall at the corner of Meyer Lane and Burnt Fork Road.

BS 4-8, 4-15-09.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

of Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana for the Election of two (2) (Elementary/High School) trustees to be elected for a three (3) year term. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the High School Gym Lobby. The polling site will be the Lobby of the Stevensville School Gymnasium, at 300 Park Street, Stevensville, MT. The polls will open at 12:00 noon and close at 8:00 p.m.

A qualified registered elector, who will be absent from the county or physically incapacitated and unable to go to the polls on the day of election may request an “Application for Absentee Voter’s Ballot” from the School District Clerk’s Office located in the Stevensville High School at 300 Park Street, Stevensville, MT or they can call 777-5481 ext. 137 or ext. 139 for an application. Absentee ballots will be available April 15, 2009 until 12 :00 noon on May 4, 2009.

The following candidates are running for the Elementary and High School District position of trustee on the Stevensville School Board for a three-year term:

Cathleen A. Cook - Elementary and High School District
Lynn H. Mavencamp - Elementary and High School District

BS 4-8, 4-15-09.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

of Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana for the Election of one (1) (High School) trustee to be elected for a three (3) year term. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Lone Rock School Gymnasium. The polling site will be Lone Rock School Gymnasium, at 1112 Three Mile Road, Stevensville, MT. The polls will open at 12:00 noon and close at 8:00 p.m.

The following candidate is running for the High School District position of trustee on the Stevensville School Board for a three-year term:

Wayne Stanford - High School District.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION

of Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana for the approval to lease school property to Pantry Partners Inc. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the High School Gym Lobby of Stevensville and the Lone Rock School Gymnasium. The polling site will be the Lobby of the Stevensville High School Gymnasium at 300 Park Street and Lone Rock School Gymnasium, at 1112 Three Mile Road, Stevensville, MT. The polls will open at 12:00 noon and close at 8:00 p.m. at Stevensville and Lone Rock.

SCHOOL ELECTION

for Stevensville School District No. 2, Ravali County, May 5, 2009

PROPOSITION

Shall the district be authorized to lease one acre of school property located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC Way to Pantry Partners Inc. for their organization to construct a building. The lease term will be 55 years at a rental value of $300.00 ($200.00 non-monetary value deducted and $100.00 cash value) per month paid to the Stevensville School District for rental fee.

BS 4-8, 4-15-09.

NOTICE OF PARTIAL ELECTION CANCELLATION

WHEREAS, incumbent candidate Wayne Stanford (High School/Lone Rock position) is running unopposed for the three year term position on the Stevensville School Board of Trustees, District No. 2.

THEREFORE, this portion of the Stevensville election is hereby cancelled.

ELECTIONS FOR TRUSTEE POSITIONS FOR ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL AND LEASE APPROVAL WILL STILL BE HELD MAY 5, 2009 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 8:00 P.M. AT STEVENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AND LEASE APPROVAL WILL STILL BE HELD AT LONE ROCK SCHOOL.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LEE METCALF NWR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is in the process of collecting written public comments for the construction of a new Outdoor Classroom on the Refuge. This structure will measure 20’ x 40’ and will be timber framed incorporating mortise and tenon joints. The Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge are proposing to build this.

As a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Refuge is required by law [National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 and the National Wildlife System Improvement Act of 1997, 16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee (Refuge Administration Act)] to determine if a proposed public use is compatible with the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the specific purpose of the Refuge. The proposed project has initially been determined to be compatible by the Refuge Project Leader.

Materials (the compatibility determination, location map, and design drawing) for public review are located at the North Valley Public Library (Stevensville) and at the Refuge Headquarters. Please review and feel free to make any comments. Please pass this along to any other interested parties you might know of as well. Comments must be received by April 23, 2009. Please email, fax, or mail your comments to the following (If responding by email, please do not use attachments):

Lee Metcalf NWR
Attn: Leader – Erin Holmes
4567 Wildfowl Lane
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5552 ext 205
Fax (406) 777-2498
Erin_Holmes@fws.gov

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TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
April 27, 2009

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM to discuss pending and potential applications to USDA Rural Development for Loan and Grant funding to:

Upgrade the Stevensville Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet the requirements of its MPDES discharge permit, replace infrastructure that is at the end of its useful life, and construct facilities that will allow the Town to meet new water quality standards

The Council requests the Residents of the Town of Stevensville to provide comment on above proposed undertakings of the Town. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Town of Stevensville, PO Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870 until May 27, 2009. A copy of the application for the above items will be available for review during the meeting.

Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24 hour advance notice. Contact the Town of Stevensville at (406) 777-5271.

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TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

PUBLIC FACILITIES APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING
April 27, 2009

The Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, MT 59870 for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding a proposed application to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for a proposed project to upgrade the Stevensville Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet the requirements of its MPDES discharge permit, replace infrastructure that is at the end of its useful life, and construct facilities that will allow the Town to meet new water quality standards. At the public hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, and, any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding this proposed project.

Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 5 PM, May 1, 2009 to the Town of Stevensville, PO Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870.

Anyone who would like more information or who wants to submit questions or comments should contact Susan Evans, Mayor, PO Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, (406) 777-5271.

BS 4-15, 4-22-09.

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