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Asked Tuesday afternoon on the streets of downtown Missoula.
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This week the Indy writes about a group of Whitefish residents who decided to follow their passion and launch a boutique ski business. What’s your dream job? Follow-up: What new business would you like to see set up shop in our neck of the woods?
Bear Bramsen: You know, I think I do my dream job—I’m a chef at the Catalyst and it’s the best job I’ve ever had. I love that people really enjoy my cooking, and it just feels really good to be complimented. Fill the void: You know, I miss Macy’s. I’ve been here all my life and knew it when it was the Bon, and when I was a kid it was the Missoula Mercantile. It’s sad that it closed, especially around Christmas, because I always bought my Christmas presents there. Brett Kulina: If it’s a dream job, then I’d mountain bike all year except ski season, and then I’d ski, right here in Missoula. You know, I’m getting pretty close to living the dream. Slash, burn: I’d love to see businesses use all the slash and pulp that used to get shipped to Smurfit-Stone Container, although the caveat is that it can’t add more air pollution. But with all the thinning projects going on, it seems a shame to not do something with the slash. Beth Anne Austein: Well, it would have to be outdoors. I’d be my own boss. It wouldn’t be full-time and it would pay a living wage. And I’d have to have a choice of four different things to do at any given moment. Maybe some kind of national park interpretive naturalist. More wild: More Pattee Canyons, more Blue Mountains, more Rattlesnake Recreation Areas. Missoula’s grown, and we haven’t seen proportionate growth in accessible, high-elevation green space. I think that could benefit many, many people.
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Danielle Ragonese: I’d love to open a hostel. I recently moved here from New York and I always dreamed about opening a hostel in Brooklyn, almost like a bed and breakfast. Maybe I’d open it in Central America, because its not about the money—it’s about living the dream! Hungry for more: More variety in the ethnic foods department. Missoula’s definitely lacking in variety, and we could use some street food vendors, with Mexican food and fish tacos.
Blowin’ in the wind It’s terrific that Sen. Jon Tester wants to help out Montana’s wind industry, but does he have to sell out the rest of the state in the process? Tester recently co-sponsored a bill (S.3813) to establish a national renewable electricity standard (RES), legislation that Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has indicated he would take up in this Congress’ final lameduck clash. An RES requires electric utilities generate a portion of their power using “renewable” power sources. The Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill requires utilities generate 20 percent of their power from renewables by the year 2020. S. 3813 would reduce the Waxman-Markey standard to 15 percent. The RES standard means only a maximum of 85 percent of a utility’s electricity can be generated by fossil fuels. The utility’s use of fossil fuels has been capped—the results are skyrocketing energy prices. Under cap-and-trade, electric utilities would be compensated for higher generation costs by charging consumers more and by selling billions in carbon credits, courtesy of taxpayers. Under RES, electric utilities would be similarly compensated for higher generation costs, courtesy of overcharged consumers and untold billions in taxpayer subsidies. This is not to dissuade Tester from trying to help Montana’s wind industry, which, sometimes referred to as the “Saudi Arabia of wind,” is itching for explosive growth. But that path forward is much different than a job- and economy-killing cap on fossil fuel use. Wind entrepreneurs should push for tax and regulatory policies that will restart national and local economic growth. Consumers who value renewable electricity should be allowed—not forced—to purchase it at whatever price the market will bear. The renewables industry should be encouraged to look for niches where its technologies are competitive. Finally, like all other business enterprises, the renewable energy businesses should look for efficiencies that make its products more cost competitive. Many in the renewable energy sector have gotten lazy and have decided that hiring lobbyists is easier than innovating and competing. Sen. Tester should work to help the latter and to discourage the former. Steve Milloy Potomac
Jobs v. Environment In the last several years, Montanans, like citizens across the United States, have become more and more concerned about the economy and the availability of goodpaying jobs here at home. However, Sens. Baucus and Tester, along with obstructive environmentalist groups, fail to recognize that the key to increasing the number of good paying jobs in our state is the development of our natural resources, such as oil and natural gas.
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Montanans are in need of the goodpaying, stable jobs that the energy industry can provide. Why then do Sens. Baucus and Tester want to increase taxes on U.S. energy companies? Both of our senators will be voting on two proposed tax hikes following the November election. One of these increases will repeal Section 199 of the tax code that allows businesses to receive a tax credit for production related costs while the other will repeal the “dual capacity” foreign income tax credit given to companies that
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have to pay income taxes to our foreign competitors. By increasing taxes on energy companies, our senators can expect ratepayers across Montana will be forced to cover the increased cost of production to energy companies—a cost that right now Montanans simply cannot afford. Even worse is the fact that the tax increases on the energy industry that both Sens. Baucus and Tester recently voted for will harm job growth and decrease the jobs available for future generations. Many of our state’s best and brightest are being forced to seek employment in other states with higher paying jobs. By voting to increase taxes on the energy industry, our senators are just exacerbating the problem. Sens. Baucus and Tester need to get their priorities straight: The health and well-being of the Montana economy is more important than honing their political capital with environmental groups. Shelby F. DeMars Helena
Shipments mean jobs Kids across America love Halloween; they get to adorn wild costumes and wander house to house collecting candy into the late evening hours, for no particular reason. But in truth, this is a mutually beneficial night, allowing parents to reconnect with neighborhood kids and marvel at the wild costumes for the small price of a few chocolate bars. Montana has discovered its own Halloween recently. The opportunity is a mutually beneficial project in which a vari-
ety of companies will help update our scenic state highways using local labor for the right to ship equipment to Canada. The Kearl transportation project is unfortunately being threatened by a masked hooligan though—politically motivated international groups indifferent to the plight of Montanans who have attempted to hijack the issue for their own gain. The Kearl shipments along Highway 12 are an important boon to local employment, and particularly critical to contracting jobs. I know, because my own members in the Montana Contractors’ Association have desperately needed contracts on the line—employment opportunities that will support local workers and keep families afloat in tough times. New road surface repairs, new and improved turnouts, modified overhead signs and bond payments on new repairs are all critical infrastructure investments in our rural roads in Montana. By generating an estimated $68 million in economic benefit for Montana, these shipments will ensure that local jobs are created today, and growth is sustained for the future. However, outside groups have drowned out this reality in their efforts to shut down these shipments. The Natural Resources Defense Council has generated the majority of public comments in opposition to the project, taking our local jobs and investment hostage to their global agenda. Instead of asking locals about their economic conditions and the prospects of new contracting opportunities that mean jobs and growth, outside interferers have used mass e-mails to mobilize folks who don’t care about Montana. This project is about local jobs and local growth for Montana, and should not be held hostage to political agendas. Furthermore, these shipments have been planned with safety and the environment as the foremost concern. The Kearl project has been working with state authorities in Montana and Idaho for over two years, including state police and through environmental assessments, to ensure that the shipments are done in the safest and most environmentally conscious way. Highway 12 will remain the safe and scenic route we know it to be, but will be improved for the future through these infrastructure investments. During this economic downturn, Montana needs to focus on developing locally for future growth. By blocking the permits for this project, our state risks creating a terrible precedent for projects down the road. Don’t be fooled by clever disguises this Halloween season. The Kearl project is mutually beneficial for the state and the companies desiring passage. In fact, by cultivating this opportunity, Montana could actually chase off the real boogeyman of late—the recession. Cary Hegreberg Executive Director Montana Contractors’ Association Helena
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WEEK IN REVIEW • Wednesday, October 27
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More than 600 people flock to the Wilma Theatre to hear Micah True, better known as “Caballo Blanco,” one of the main subjects in Christopher McDougall’s bestselling book Born to Run, speak about Mexico’s indigenous Tarahumara and the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon. The event raises $5,345 for the Tarahumara.
• Thursday, October 28 The Montana Supreme Court upholds the conviction of Anthony St. Dennis in the 2007 beating death of Forrest Clayton Salcido, a transient veteran, near Missoula’s California Street footbridge. St. Dennis’ attorney argued that his client’s constitutional rights were violated because he and his co-defendant, Dustin Strahan, were represented by public defenders.
• Friday, October 29 The undefeated Helena Bighorns continue their winning ways with a 5–2 victory over the second-place Missoula Maulers at the Helena Ice Arena. The Maulers put 35 shots on goal, the most against a Helena goaltender all season, and Maulers goalie Andy DiCristofaro notches 48 saves. But it wasn’t enough as the Maulers drop to 8–4 on the season.
• Saturday, October 30 The 11th annual Montana Festival of the Book concludes after three days of events, including a Saturday evening gala reading with Jess Walter, Robert Wrigley and C.J. Box at the Wilma Theatre. The festival, organized by Humanities Montana, features more than 100 writers.
• Sunday, October 31 Police arrest Alexander Joseph Roberts, 22, and later charge him with felony criminal endangerment after he allegedly left a 15-year-old boy passed out drunk and covered in a blanket in an East Missoula yard. Roberts, whose blood alcohol content was .241, tells police he thought the boy was 17.
• Monday, November 1 Marking the end of Missoula’s Frisbee golf season, Pattee Canyon’s 18-hole folf course closes. The U.S. Forest Service shuts it down to allow soil and vegetation time to regenerate after a busy year. Officials aim to again open the course on July 1, 2011.
• Tuesday, November 2 Despite national predictions of low voter turnout for the midterm elections, locals flock to the polling stations to cast their ballots. According to one Missoula County staffer, democratically minded citizens wait in line for up to 45 minutes to vote at the new Fairgrounds Election Center.
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Fire spinners light up the night in Caras Park during the annual Day of the Dead celebration Tuesday. Thousands of Missoulians gathered downtown for the parade and party, a traditional Mexican event honoring the deceased.
Skiing Seeley eyes Nordic center Seeley Lake hopes to put itself on the Nordic skiing map. Last week, the Seeley Lake Nordic Challenge Steering Committee, in partnership with the Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC), began soliciting proposals for a feasibility study examining the viability of a local Nordic ski lodge and training facility. “We have really nice ski trails here but no other infrastructure, and we have pretty good snow,” says Karen Pratt, the committee co-chair. “And so we said, ‘Hmm, should we look at this?’ The Community Council’s Economic Development Committee wanted to look at it further, and pretty soon we were writing grants and looking for money.” So far, the effort’s proved successful. In July, the Montana Department of Commerce awarded MAEDC a $15,000 grant for the study, contingent on the community raising an additional $10,000. The Seeley Lake Community Foundation threw in
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$5,000, matching residents’ contributions dollar-fordollar. The overarching goal is to diversify Seeley Lake’s winter economy, when tourist visitation plummets. “It affects the entire community,” says MAEDC’s Jessica Allred-Meyers. “Because those people aren’t coming through they aren’t paying for services, they aren’t going to the gas stations, etc. So to be able to attract people in the winter months is an opportunity for Seeley Lake. The Nordic infrastructure is there [the Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Club maintains about 11 miles of ski trails on local Forest Service lands] and so they’d like to capitalize on it.” Allred-Meyers says the consultant who conducts the feasibility study (proposals are due Nov. 24) will examine whether Seeley Lake, with its current infrastructure, would be able to support a ski lodge and training facility. If not, the study will detail the infrastructure needed in order to do so. It will look at two different economic models—an event-based model and tourism-based model. “Do I believe that it will become a winter sports and events center? I don’t know,” Pratt says. “I do
think we can do more here than we have been doing with Nordic skiing, and I do believe we can attract more people here.” Matthew Frank
Health Solving teen pregnancy Mountain Home Montana broke ground this summer on a new six-bedroom living facility for homeless teenage mothers in Missoula, paving the way toward doubling its ability to meet the needs of a growing number of impoverished young women. But Gypsy Ray, the nonprofit’s executive director, says 12 beds can only help the situation, not solve it. “Teenage pregnancy rates are on the rise, both in Montana and nationally,” Ray says. “In fact, at Mountain Home in 2009…we had 91 referrals for six bedrooms. That’s a problem. We’re in the middle of a construction project to double our size to help meet that need a little better, but there’s a bigger issue. We’re the solution after the pregnancy has taken place. We need solutions to prevent teenage pregnancy.”
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That’s exactly why Planned Parenthood Montana (PPM) filed its lawsuit against the state of Montana on Aug. 13, alleging that the state’s 10-yearold prohibition of contraceptive coverage through the low-income Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) violates the Montana Constitution— specifically, a young woman’s rights to privacy and equal protection. According to PPM’s complaint, CHIP coverage of teen births costs at much as $700,000 a year. By comparison, birth control coverage would cost a mere $34,721 in fiscal year 2011. “It’s logical to assume that at least some portion of those 91 referrals could have been reduced had those young women had affordable access to birth control in the first place,” says Niki Zupanic, public policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union, PPM’s primary supporter in the case. Attempts in the last two legislative sessions to overturn the ban in Montana law have failed due to heavy opposition from Republican legislators—most recently from Sen. Keith Bales, R-Otter. PPM and others are now hoping the courts will provide a verdict free of the religious considerations that have so far pervaded the issue. “It is a medical issue,” Ray says. “It’s covered by other insurance programs including Medicaid. I don’t understand why it’s not covered by CHIP.” Alex Sakariassen
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FWP has so far removed 14 habituated bears from the Rattlesnake this season, and put down three more. With that in mind, electric fencing teaches bears a potentially lifesaving lesson: steer clear of people. “Electric fencing, if it’s set up correctly, is a very efficient tool,” Jonkel says. “Pretty soon they’re like, ‘I’m not going to do that again.’” A 6,000-volt electric jolt—the minimum charge required to deter a bear—is clearly painful, but experts say the surge isn’t capable of injuring bears, pets or people.
Wildlife City may zap bears Local bears faced with a weak berry crop have been especially aggressive in Missoula this fall, snacking in gardens, sifting though garbage cans and, at times, even attempting to enter homes in search of food. To help curb this dangerous behavior, Missoula City Councilwoman Pam Walzer last week proposed legalizing electric fences capable of keeping bears away from residential properties within city limits. “I’m waiting to find out who’s got a problem with it,” Walzer says. “Is there a safe way to do this? Do we want to do it?” Several experts believe it’s a good idea, including Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) bear expert Jamie Jonkel. When bears become comfortable entering populated areas and start, for instance, munching on apples growing in backyard trees, it poses a threat to the community. Wildlife officials then must intervene, either relocating or euthanizing the animal.
“Pets would do it once and then never do it again,” says Erin Edge of the nonprofit conservation group Defenders of Wildlife, which supports legalizing electric fencing in the city. “As far as hurting wildlife, it’s a one-time shot. They won’t come back.” Walzer’s move marks the second step taken by council this year to reduce human-bear interaction. City Council in February passed a bear buffer garbage ordinance, setting strict requirements on how refuse is moved and stored in certain areas of the city in order to limit attractants and discourage bears from moving farther into town. Jessica Mayrer
Nightlife AmVets loses national charter Just a week after AmVets manager Mike Might pleaded guilty in Missoula District Court to operat-
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ing gaming machines without a license, the national service organization announced that it is revoking the Ryman Street bar’s charter. “It will no longer be able to operate under the AmVets brand,” says Jay Agg, national communications director for AmVets. “It’s definitely warranted, given the situation, given that Mr. Might has pleaded guilty to a number of charges.” Might declined to comment for this article. But according to charging documents, Might, who has managed AmVets for decades, told state gaming officials that he simply put off renewing his licenses. “He said that it was really stupid on his part,” the records state, “but between health problems and running two businesses it just didn’t get done.” Missoula County Prosecutor Fred Van Valkenburg alleged in June that Might illegally operated several video gaming machines for nearly 20 months. The loss of AmVets’ charter is just the latest challenge for the embattled underground bar. It was shut down by the Missoula City-County Health Department in September for an array of critical violations, including sewage backup behind the bar’s walk-in refrigerator, rotten plumbing and a “large amount of mold growth,” according to a health department report. In January, a woman confined to a wheelchair alleged that Might and his staff discriminated against her based on her disability. Might disputed the allegation in an interview with the Independent, and claimed the charge was an attack fueled by the local gay community. AmVets has won the Independent’s Best of Missoula readers’ poll for Best LGBT Scene the last three years. Additionally, between 2001 and 2008, the Montana Department of Labor (DOL) filed four workers’ compensation liens against the bar totaling approximately $13,000 because it evidently failed to provide workers’ compensation coverage and pay the penalty. Might’s sentencing on the gambling charges is set for the end of December. Whatever happens, in the wake of AmVets pulling its charter, it’s clear Might will no longer be able to operate under the tax exempt status he has enjoyed for decades. “That will likely impact his business,” Agg says. Jessica Mayrer
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Bison from Ted Turner’s Flying D Ranch tested by state officials after brucellosis was identified in one 7year-old cow two weeks ago. It’s the first case of brucellosis detected in a domestic bison herd in Montana in two years.
etc. The nasty flyers started showing up in the Rattlesnake about a week before Election Day. An image showed embattled Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as a pea alongside Democratic HD 92 candidate Bryce Bennett under the banner, “Two Peas in a Pod.” The text linked liberals in the Montana Legislature to relaxed medical marijuana laws, abortion for minors and sex education in kindergarten. The bottom of the flyer read: “Liberal Bryce Bennett: More in common with San Francisco than Montana.” Why San Francisco? Bennett was aiming to make history as the first openly gay man to serve in Helena, and, at 25, become the youngest current legislator. On Tuesday, he won, beating Republican Don Harbaugh by 129 votes. In what was already a typically off-putting election season brimming with contempt and cynicism, the local flyer offered just another example of the worst in current campaigning. It wasn’t supportive of anything in particular—Harbaugh, it should be noted, wasn’t mentioned on nor linked to the flyer—and instead relied on indefensible innuendo as its message. Thankfully, Bennett’s victory served as a reminder that old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity, regardless of party affiliation, usually win out on Election Day. A fifth-generation Montanan who grew up in the tiny town of Hysham, and a recent UM graduate, the precocious Bennett arrives in Helena with a mix of experience and new ideas. He’s already worked for two state legislative committees, and lists job creation, education, the environment and anti-discrimination legislation as his top priorities. Other races provided similar glimpses of positive change. Independent candidate Carl Ibsen won a wide-open race to replace retiring Missoula County Sheriff Mike McMeekin. A 17-year veteran of the department, Ibsen fully understands what he’s walking into—a department in fullfledged transition with the expected departure of many administrative officers within the next few months, as well as the exit of the divisive McMeekin. Ibsen’s mapped out numerous different plans to improve the department’s culture, not the least of which is specifically recruiting more women into a male-dominated force. Ibsen’s political background is also noteworthy. Tuesday’s elections will largely be remembered as a Republican uprising against the Obama administration, with the GOP taking control of the U.S. House and both houses of the Montana Legislature (see George Ochenski’s column on page 10 for more on this shift). But Ibsen didn’t ride that wave of dissatisfaction to victory. Instead, he launched his campaign without any political affiliation, stating the sheriff should have no ties to either party, and work equally for everyone in the county. During yet another divisive election season, that sort of high ground is something we don’t see often enough.
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Fresh tracks Montana Ski Company carves its niche by Matthew Frank
As Anderson tells it, he said, “I’m in,” the company hopes to open its own proMontana Ski Company’s first season unofficially began last Wednesday, when even before Wold could provide any details. duction facility in Whitefish. What also sets the company apart is its “Because that’s one of the reasons I its president, Zak Anderson, skinned up and skied down Whitefish’s Big Mountain moved back here from Arizona—to get back commitment to using Montana wood and on a pair of handmade Montana Ski into skiing,” Anderson says. “That’s where the least harmful chemicals and plastics as possible. my heart’s at.” Company skis. Before long, Anderson found himself “I was rockin’ some prototypes from “I think there’s a bit of a misnomer in last year,” Anderson says. “It worked well learning the nuances of the so-called bou- the world of skiing and snowboarding that because it was heavy snow and it’s always tique ski industry. The company partnered they’re all made of plastic or metal…,” nice to have a bigger, fatter, Anderson says. “But for the most wider ski—especially when part, skis are wood-core, and the there’s only two feet…It’s nice best skis on the market are woodto stay on top of it.” core skis. The best materials for Technically, this winter those are maple and poplar. marks the Whitefish-based Those are our go-to [trees]. Montana Ski Company’s sec“There’s certainly a certain ond season. But it’s the first amount of mad scientist/artist year its skis, distinctive for that goes into creating skis,” he their Montana-grown wood adds. cores, are available for the Only a handful of people public to purchase. have actually taken turns in The company’s emergence Montana Ski Company skis. reflects a surge in the number Count Jules Older among them. of small ski businesses in The former editor of Ski Press Montana and around the countried two pairs of Montana Ski try—and just in time for ski seaCompany skis last winter. son. In Bozeman, 25-year-old “The P’arc, a maple-cored ski fanatic and craftsman Eric giant slalom brute, I hated,” Newman is launching Seneca Older wrote the Indy in an eBoards this winter, and in mail. “The Buffalo Soldier, an allHelena, a trio of college sturounder for any snow and any dents, under the name Epik kind of turn, was the best ski I’d Skis, began building skis in a ever set foot in. Extreme stability garage last year, among other without boring deadness. Great start-ups. on short turns and long. Sweet “There’s kind of been this as. I wanted a pair.” rebirth of the small, grassroots, “Sweet as,” Older made-in-the-USA ski business,” explained, is a New Zealand Anderson says. expression for cool. Anderson, 32, believes Anderson and his team Photo courtesy Kat Gebauer Montana Ski Company can hope many more skiers will thrive in the niche it’s carving agree. Montana Ski Company Montana Ski Company ambassador Billy Marcial com- skies will initially be available out. petes in Whitefish Mountain Resort’s annual Corn Cup “We’re trying to make qual- competition in March with a pair of the company’s o n l y o n i t s w e b s i t e — www.montanaskicompany.com. ity custom skis using sustainable handmade skies. As the company grows, timber from Montana and to keep that price point relatively low,” he with Spokane, Wash.-based handmade ski Anderson says he hopes to have its base says. “And our focus is mainly on making and snowboard manufacturer T.J. Sneva, of models in select shops around the state. backcountry and powder skis. We know Sneva MFG, to build a few prototypes. “That’s the goal—to keep it grassroots there’s an aspect of the market we can cap- Meanwhile, it sought more investors to sup- in Montana for the first few seasons,” italize on there, and that includes telemark port the vision. Anderson says. “And if we start to have the Montana Ski Company’s financial back- kind of success we’re hoping for, then we’ll skiing as well.” The company began with an informal ing gives it a significant advantage over most expand a little and look into going into difconversation last December at a Flathead other ski start-ups. It’s allowing the compa- ferent markets.” Valley Ski Foundation fundraiser between ny, now with a staff of five, to make in the But in the short term, Anderson has his Anderson and a friend, Chad Wold, who’s a coming weeks about 30 pairs of its base eye on the forecast. He says more snow has partner, along with former National models (costing $850), plus semi-custom already fallen on Whitefish Mountain Resort Football League quarterback and Whitefish ($950) and fully custom ($1,500) skis. It’s than by opening day last year. resident Drew Bledsoe, in the Bledsoe developing a new website and marketing “People are buzzing around town for Capital Group. Wold told Anderson that he plan, securing additional financing, and sure,” he says. and Bledsoe were exploring the creation of identifying Montana athletes to be Montana Ski Company ambassadors. By next year, a small ski company. mfrank@missoulanews.com
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Locked out Sheriff puts Missoula search and rescue on hold by Alex Sakariassen
Retiring Sheriff Mike McMeekin and has canceled meetings and training until “a tion as a second, independent search and Missoula County Sheriff ’s Search and variety of organizational and command rescue unit based in Seeley. The new unit Rescue (SAR) are stuck in an old-fashioned issues are resolved.” Froines denies these conducted its first mission in the Ninemile standoff. The local volunteer organization claims, saying the unit merely postponed area on Aug. 25 and officially ratified its and its administrative supervisor are at odds its November meeting in light of the bylaws with the sheriff ’s department on Oct. 4. over a recent memorandum of understand- midterm elections. “They just decided to go out on their Froines says the dispute between SAR ing that seeks to not only recognize the unit as a county affiliate but also establish the and McMeekin began in July, shortly after own and form a new unit up here indecounty sheriff ’s complete operational con- McMeekin took control of the search for pendent of [the Missoula] unit,” says Senior Deputy Bob Parcell, one of trol over search and rescue. SAR the sheriff ’s department’s search and Volunteer Chief Chris Froines says rescue coordinators. “They’re still there’s been no such memo—nor any under the sheriff ’s department, still need for one—in the unit’s entire 50 at the behest of all the policies and so years of service as a local nonprofit. on of the sheriff. It’s basically the SAR has refused to sign the docusame as it was except administrativement in hopes that Carl Ibsen, the ly they’re not beholden to the unit new sheriff elected Tuesday, will be down there.” able to resolve the issue in another Landquist also feels the internal manner. conflicts between the Missoula and “Our guys are really disheartened Seeley units is the result of inadeby the actions the sheriff ’s taken,” quate dispersal of equipment and of Froines says. “People put in hundreds funds from an $80,000-a-year mill of hours a year volunteering, and then levy passed in 2006 to cover training to have the real lack of appreciation and operating costs. Whatever the the administration has shown is really reasons, she says the Seeley unit has disappointing. My concern is that, proven cooperative in signing its own because the people we have who volmemorandum; she wishes she could unteer with us are all active people, say as much for SAR. with a long period of inactivity in With the county’s sole search search and rescue, people have a tenand rescue unit stationed in a relativedency to find something else to do.” Photo by Chad Harder ly remote area, hunting season and McMeekin told the Independent last week that he’s restricted access to A recent memo outlining operational control cold weather could make the situathe SAR storage bay to paid sheriff ’s of Missoula County Sheriff’s Search and tion worse. “As county commissioners, we department staff only pending a “thor- Rescue has emergency volunteers facing off against outgoing Sheriff Mike McMeekin, and ough inventory” of all equipment. holding its breath that a new administration don’t think it’s appropriate to go into hunting season and the winter season Froines confirms the lockout, but will resolve old issues. and wait to make this the new sherdenies McMeekin’s claim that volunteers are still able to access their meeting backcountry skier Chris Spurgeon on Lolo iff ’s problem,” Landquist says. Froines maintains SAR has worked well room. He adds that some of the equipment Peak. Spurgeon’s body was found after two in lockdown belongs to SAR, not the coun- days by a group of citizens leading their with the sheriff ’s department since the unit ty. Both declined to elaborate on the details own search of the mountain, and the inci- was established in 1959. There’s already a dent raised questions among local outdoor statute establishing the sheriff ’s supervisobehind the scuffle for control. “This is an internal matter between enthusiasts and search and rescue volun- ry role within search and rescue, and he some officers of the Missoula unit and the teers about McMeekin’s tendency to take sees no need for a memo undermining the County,” McMeekin wrote in an e-mail to charge in SAR field missions. (For more on autonomy the nonprofit has when it’s not the Independent. “We have one very active this story, see “A call for help,” Aug. 26, in the field. and qualified search & rescue unit in the 2010.) He’s not the only one hoping a new “After that is when things have really administration will bring an end to the county and arrangements have been made to supplement that with additional cover- changed, to where the sheriff has taken a spat. age if necessary. I am confident that we can real hands-on approach with us,” Froines “As soon as this is all resolved, they’ll meet any SAR needs that come along in a says. “It doesn’t work very well.” be back up and running,” Parcell says of Adding to SAR’s troubles, 11 members SAR. “They’ve got some great people down timely fashion.” McMeekin has refused to activate vol- of the organization’s Seeley-based squad there, great experience, good equipment. unteers with Missoula’s search and rescue resigned in late summer. Missoula County It’s just a matter of getting over this unit since they successfully located a lost Commissioner Michele Landquist says she hump…We should be back to normal in a canoeist on the Bitterroot River on July 8. believes the split occurred “because of dis- fairly short time.” The sheriff has instead shifted search and agreements over what the high priorities Parcell’s best guess as to when is rescue operations to the newly established should be” and over “personal philoso- January—when the new sheriff has fully Seeley-Swan Search and Rescue unit 50 phies.” Landquist and her fellow commis- transitioned into office. miles northeast of Missoula. McMeekin says sioners approved an early August request the Missoula unit is currently “inactive” and from those former volunteers for recogniasakariassen@missoulanews.com
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If you go to the Montana Secretary of State’s website to view the election results, you’ll find Democrats portrayed in blue and Republicans in red on the graphs that show what percentage of the votes the candidates received. On Wednesday morning, when most of the vote counting was done, the red bars far outpaced the blue. And Montana wasn’t alone. Republicans romped to victory across the nation and for Democrats like President Barack Obama and Gov. Brian Schweitzer, it was a red dawn indeed. In what was described as a “blood bath” by one astute political watcher, most of the races where Ds faced Rs were simply no contest. The Republicans on the national scene ripped away control of the House of Representatives from the Democrats with the largest gain of seats for that party in 70 years. Suddenly, the shining star of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to hold the position, was snuffed out like a candle flame pinched between wet fingertips. Replacing her in that critical leadership position will be John Boehner, who called the electoral outcome “a repudiation of Washington, a repudiation of big government and a repudiation of politicians who refuse to listen to the people.” While Democrats hung on to the U.S. Senate, the strength of their former 60-vote majority is but a fading dream. For a nation grown tired of political gridlock caused by the Senate’s archaic rules of filibuster, the future holds even more of the same—especially when paired with the Republicanruled House that rode to power opposing the Obama agenda. The only finger they’ll be lifting toward the White House will be the middle one, rendering Obama’s pledge of “hope and change” a hollowed-out wreck, adrift in stormy seas and taking on water. The president got change all right; it just wasn’t the change he was hoping for. Closer to home, the tidal wave of red significantly changed the outlook for Montana. For the first time in decades, the Republicans will now hold the majority on the Public Service Commission (PSC). Democratic incumbent Ken Toole, a former state senator and longtime advocate for alternative energy and consumer protection, got thumped by political newcomer Bill Gallagher. Meanwhile, up on the HiLine, another political newcomer, Travis Kavulla, whopped Democrat Don Ryan, a termed-out state senator who hoped his political future would lead to the PSC. But that was not to be. Now, if the predictions turn out to be accurate, Brad Molnar, the quirky and cantankerous thorn in the side of the PSC Dems for years, will likely chair
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the body that, at least in theory, is supposed to protect Montanans from predation by those who provide their utilities. It’s safe to assume the answer to future energy development will no longer be blowing in the wind. Speaking of blowing wind, Gov.
The only “ finger they’ll be lifting toward the White House will be the middle one, rendering Obama’s pledge of ‘hope and change’ a hollowed-out
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Schweitzer’s last two years in office just got a lot tougher with Republican domination of both houses of the Montana Legislature. It’s no secret that Schweitzer’s relations with the Legislature have been stormy from the start, even when his own party controlled either the Senate or House. Given the governor’s penchant for insulting legislators and his recent escalation of suing the Legislature, one might expect a little payback is on the way. And what might that be? Well, watch the $44 million in riverbed rent owed by PPL that Schweitzer was planning to spend acquiring former Plum Creek lands. The Legislature, including Democrat members, was never very excited about Schweitzer’s attempt to appropriate vast sums of state money without legislative approval. With the U.S. Supreme Court forestalling the decision on PPL’s appeal until the federal government weighs in on the issue, those millions won’t likely be available for expenditure until well after the Legislature convenes in January, if then. What may also happen, which is nothing to particularly crow about, is the
Republicans taking the reins on Schweitzer’s energy development bandwagon. Given the governor’s over-the-top push for all forms of energy development in the state, he’ll have a hard time stopping Republicans from showing him how it’s done. Watch for further rollbacks on environmental regulation, further tax breaks for oil, gas and coal development, and the return of that old devil, “fast tracking” of energy development permits. Montana’s race for Congress turned out exactly as many had predicted, with Republican Denny Rehberg effortlessly defeating challenger Dennis McDonald. In fact, calling it a “challenge” is an overstatement. McDonald’s campaign never had traction, never inspired voters and never stood a chance in ousting Rehberg’s incumbency. In his last desperate campaign ploy, McDonald saddled up his horse and told Montanans he was “riding for the brand.” What actually happened is he rode off into what is likely his political sunset. But despite the sea of red that swept the state and nation, we have some things for which to be thankful. Beth Baker, a Helena attorney and candidate for the Supreme Court, won her race over Livingston District Judge Nels Swandal. While the race for the Supreme Court is supposed to be non-partisan, Swandal relied heavily on Republicans for support while Baker drew endorsements from both sides of the aisle. In the end, it was likely that mixture that brought her to victory and a seat on our state’s highest court. In the future, Baker’s level-headed, non-political approach to the court will likely serve Montanans well. The race for 1st Judicial District Court in Helena is another beam of light in an otherwise dark hour for progressive candidates. Although, like Baker’s race, judicial campaigns are non-partisan, Montanans are lucky to have Jim Reynolds on the bench— especially in this district, before which virtually all challenges to state government are brought. Reynolds brings a strong background of public advocacy, environmental protection and open government to the seat, all of which are likely to be challenged in the near future. And so it ends. And so it begins. The old saying “red in the morning, sailors take warning” couldn’t be more apt. Helena’s George Ochenski rattles the cage of the political establishment as a political analyst for the Independent. Contact Ochenski at opinion@missoulanews.com.
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Don’t drink the water Well tests turn up mess of bacteria, chemicals, lead by Hal Walter
When you buy a home in the mountains, you feel like you’re on top of the world, at the pinnacle of the food chain and even the watershed. You drill a well and out bubbles clear, sparkling “Rocky Mountain Spring Water.” Snowmelt filtered through ancient stone, that sort of thing. I’m the kind of person who analyzes the ingredients list on just about everything I eat. But somehow I’d never questioned what might be in the water I’ve been drinking for nearly two decades. Recently, though, my wife, Mary, and I decided to obtain a comprehensive analysis of our well water. Over the years we’ve lived in Colorado’s Wet Mountains, Mary developed hypothyroidism and my son, Harrison, was diagnosed with autism. And apparently I may have attention-deficit disorder. Sometimes I’ve wondered whether some of these problems have their origins 150 feet underground. We sent water samples to the Colorado Department of Health to test for a number of standard pollutants, including bacteria, toxic chemicals, minerals and heavy metals. Since there are abandoned thorium mines in the area, we also tested for this radioactive substance. It should be noted that there is no aquifer here; wells are drilled into the bedrock and capture water from cracks created by millions of years of geologic activity. We’d had the water tested locally for bacteria several times and never received a positive result. In fact, the only reason we’d tested for bacteria was because such a test was included in the package. So imagine our astonishment when the day after we mailed the samples we got a call from the lab saying our water was considered unsafe for human consumption, or even bathing, because of e. coli and total coliform bacteria. Do not allow it to contact open cuts, I was told. This is “very dangerous.”
We were advised to “shock chlorinate” the well. This involved a fairly detailed procedure: pouring a carefully measured amount of bleach down the well, running the outside hose back down the well to disinfect the casing, and then opening every faucet in the house to disinfect the
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pipes. We waited overnight, then ran all the water out of the well and onto the driveway until the outflow no longer smelled like chlorine. A couple days later, a new test sample was found to be free of bacteria. That was all fine and dandy, but we were worried now. We decided to continue buying water from treatment devices at two health-food stores we frequent while we awaited test results on the rest of the chemistry. Good call. Because as information trickled in, we learned we had double the allowable level of lead in our water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and over-the-limit levels of nitratenitrite as well. The lab report on our well warned against drinking and cooking with the water, and said that it posed a risk to crops such as celery and green beans. At the same time, it stated that it was rated “excellent for all classes of livestock and poultry.” Yeah, right.
Also present were subtle hints of uranium and thorium, though both were well within levels considered safe by the EPA. Most troubling was the report on lead. There is an old lead mine a few miles down the road, but it never occurred to us we’d find lead in our water, even after the EPA tested roads in the area a few years ago because they’d been surfaced with tailings from the mine. Hypothyroidism, autism and ADHD have all been linked to lead toxicity. Maybe that explained some of the weird things around here. Then again, maybe not. This entire exercise made me think about all the other folks across the heavily mineralized West who may be drinking contaminated water. Very few people go to the trouble and expense of having their water tested. But even testing may not give an entirely accurate picture. Consider that a subsequent retest by the state found no lead in the water, although it did find a renewed presence of coliform bacteria along with higher levels of nitrate than the first test. Perhaps testing is just a snapshot of whatever is present at the time the sample is taken. The only sensible solution is to treat the water, a potentially expensive proposition, but more logical than drilling a new well. Well water just doesn’t come with an easily obtainable list of ingredients, and even the ingredients you know about seem subject to change from week to week. The best advice is to test your water, knowing that you’re only getting a snapshot of what may be in it, and treat it accordingly.
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From medical marijuana to physician-assisted suicide, education funding to Montana’s projected budget deficit, it’s probably not a stretch to say state legislators will have their hands full when the 2011 Montana Legislature convenes in January. This week, City Club Missoula offers a glimpse of what’s to come during a lunch forum titled “Preview of the 2011 Legislative Update,” which features state Sens. Jim Shockley, R-Victor, and Dave Wanzenried, D -Missoula. Shockley’s served in the state Senate since 2004, and has three terms as a state representative under his belt. Wanzenried was elected as a senator in 2006 and was reelected Tuesday; he previously served two terms in the state House. Both lawmakers plan to share their assessments
of the 2010 election, and will hash out what they believe are the most important issues facing the Legislature. If recent media coverage is any indication, expect to hear a lot about weed and taxes. Earlier this year, Shockley indicated his interest in repealing the state’s medical marijuana law in order to fix loopholes, while Wanzenried recently told local media that Democrats will likely oppose efforts to create new tax cuts. –Ira Sather-Olson
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and rules for conducting its business, starting at 7 PM at the library of Bonner School, 9045 Hwy. 200. Free. Call Chuck at 207-4988.
Climate change skeptics need not apply: Confront the root causes of climate change with creative conflict (and no mediation) by heading to a weekly meeting of Northern Rockies Rising Tide, an environmental/social justice organization which meets this and every Thu. at 6 PM at Break Espresso, 432 N. Higgins Ave. Free to attend. Visit northernrockiesrisingtide.org.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 Celebrate Missoula’s best spot to find goods for your next DIY home repair project when Home ReSource celebrates its grand opening (in its new location), from 5–9 PM with music by The Workers, food and beverages, an unveiling of the “Garden of Giving” and other activities, all at Home ReSource, 1515 Wyoming St. Ste. 100. Free. Call 541-8301 and visit homeresource.org.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 Help two local teens get much needed lung transplants during New Lungs For Life, a benefit for James and Wesley Cross (who both suffer from pulmonary fibrosis) that includes music by Russ Nasset and The Revelators, Cabin Fever, The Whiskey Rebellion, Fixin’ Two, Blue Collar and The Wild Coyotes, plus a pig roast, “Best Butt” contest, karaoke, drawing and a silent auction, from noon–midnight at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1805 Regent St. Donations accepted. Call 207-1714 and visit newlungsforlife.org.
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Enjoy a relay race, game of bingo, a cakewalk and other activities to support the Tamarack Grief Resource Center when UM students host a family-friendly fundraiser for the center that runs from 1–4 PM on the third floor of the University Center. Free, but donations are encouraged. The cakewalk and bingo costs $1 each. Call Sarabeth at 781-2937.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 8 Veterans can find support with trained facilitator Chris Poloynis every Mon. at 2 PM, when PTSD group Spartans Honour meets at the Missoula Veterans Affairs Clinic, 2687 Palmer St. Free. Call 829-5400. If you’re 18 or under and your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, get support with others by joining the Alateen 12-Step Support Group, which meets this and every Monday at 7 PM at First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St. Free, use the alley entrance. Call 728-5818 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org. The Bonner Milltown Community Council meets to hear about an ongoing PCB cleanup at the Stimson Mill site, plus a discussion by the council on proposed policies
City Club Missoula hosts a forum Monday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Holiday Inn–Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. $16/$11 members/$5 no lunch option. RSVP by noon, Thu., Nov. 4, by calling 541-CITY or visiting cityclubmissoula.org
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9 If you’re a senior and you were recently dropped from your “Medicare Advantage plan,” find out why during a Medicare Advantage Plan Informational Event, which starts at 1 PM at the Missoula Senior Center. Free. Call 728-7682. Exercise your nosy side in regards to development when the Arlee Community Development Corporation holds its monthly board meeting at 6 PM at the business lab in Arlee High School, 72220 Fyant St. Free. Call 726-5550. Chew the fat with some patriots when the Conservative Patriots meet at 6 PM for a Thanksgiving-themed potluck, followed by a 7 PM meeting with guest speaker Ken Miller (who’s running for governor in 2012), all at Valley Christian School, 2526 Sunset Lane. Free. Call 251-5961. Get to know your neighbors and learn about funding neighborhood projects when the River Road Neighborhood Council meets from 7–9 PM at the Missoula Plans Exchange, 201 N. Russell St. Free. The Rose Park Neighborhood Council meets at the same time at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. Visit missoula-neighborhoods.org and call 552-6081.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Enjoy a local brew and support a local organization during the Kettlehouse Northside Tap Room’s Community U-NITE Pint Nights, which occur this and every Wed. from 5–8 PM at the tap room, 313 N. First St. W. Free to attend. A portion of the proceeds from each pint sold goes to a different nonprofit organization each week. Visit kettlehouse.com. Get to know your neighbors and learn about funding neighborhood projects when the Southgate Triangle Neighborhood Council meets at 7 PM at the community room of Southgate Mall, 2901 Brooks St. Free. Visit missoula-neighborhoods.org and call 552-6081.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11 Keep your wallet happy when the Sustainable Business Council presents its Sustainability Shot Series lecture on “10 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Costs,” a talk geared towards businesses that features a presentation from Russ Hellem of Energetechs, with refreshments at 5:30 PM, followed by the talk at 6, at The Loft of Missoula, 119 W. Main St. Free. Call 824-7336.
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I N OTHER N EWS Curious but true news items from around the world
CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - A police sergeant was in the process of arresting Xavier Ross, 19, for creating a disturbance by repeatedly playing “Chopsticks” on a piano in front of police headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich., when another officer recognized Ross as a suspect wanted for felony burglary. FBI investigators charged Ryan Homsley, 19, with robbing a bank in Tualatin, Ore., after he claimed responsibility on his Facebook page. “im now a bank robber,” he posted after changing his Facebook profile picture to the surveillance photo taken of the bandit at the bank. PROOFREADING FOLLIES - The name of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney was misspelled as “Rich Whitey” on electronic-voting machines in nearly two dozen Chicago wards, about half of them in predominantly black neighborhoods. “I don’t want to be identified as ‘Whitey,’” said Whitney, who represents the Green Party. The error was discovered just before the Nov. 2 election, and elections board Chairman Langdon Neal assigned crews to work overtime to correct it in time for Election Day balloting, at a cost he estimated in the “low tens of thousands” of dollars. A digital billboard in South Bend, Ind., urged people to go to the website southbend.com for a look at the “15 best things about our pubic schools.” After a neighbor notified South Bend School Superintendent Jim Kapsa of the missing “L,” the Blue Waters Group, which does consulting work with South Bend’s redevelopment commission to promote the city, took responsibility, explaining that “four people looked at” it without noticing the mistake. IRONY IS SWEET - The American Postal Workers Union announced it was extending its internal election after “a large number of union members had not received their ballots” by the deadline because they got lost in the mail. REASONABLE EXPLANATION - Sheriff’s deputies who stopped Raymond Stanley Roberts, 25, for speeding in Manatee County, Fla., smelled marijuana coming from the car and searched Roberts. When Deputy Sean Cappiello felt a soft object in his buttocks, Roberts said, “Let me get it,” and pulled out a clear plastic bag of marijuana weighing 4.5 grams. Roberts denied possessing any other drugs, but Cappiello felt another soft object in the same area and pulled out a bag with 27 pieces of rock cocaine weighing 3.5 grams. When the bag fell to the ground, the deputies said Roberts declared, “The white stuff is not mine, but the weed is.” He explained that a friend who borrowed the car earlier must have left the cocaine on the passenger seat, and Roberts hid it when he was stopped. SECOND-AMENDMENT FOLLIES - The 4-year-old son of Pennsylvania State Trooper Nicholas Petrosky accidentally shot himself in the leg with his father’s gun. Donora police said Petrosky was drying his son after a shower when the boy grabbed the gun, which Petrosky had placed on the bathroom counter. Michael Hunter, 23, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun he bought at a gun show in Manchester, N.H. Police said the gun fired while Hunter was trying to locate the safety. INSURING PROFIT - The Department of Veterans Affairs agreed in 2009 to let Prudential Financial withhold lump-sum payments of life insurance benefits owed to survivors of service members. The amended contract sanctioned the previously unauthorized practice, which Prudential had carried out since 1999. Prudential’s original contract, covering 6 million active service members, requires it to send lump-sum payments to survivors who request them. Instead, the insurer sends survivors checkbooks tied to accounts not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Meanwhile, it invests the money—$662 million as of June 30—in its general corporate account, earning 4.2 percent interest in 2009 while paying survivors 0.5 percent. ANTICIPATING ROSEANNE BARR’S ARRIVAL - Tired of performers jazzing up the national anthem, lawmakers in the Philippines voted to ban improperly singing “Lupang Hinirang” (“Our Beloved Land”). Violators face up to two years in jail and a 100,000 peso fine ($2,280). “Our Congress has given more teeth to government’s campaign to invigorate patriotism, respect and love of country by singing our anthem properly,” said Rep. Salvador Escudero, the measure’s principal author. TWO-TIME LOSER - Canadian terrorism suspect Khurram Syed Sher, 28, who was arrested this summer in connection with a plot to bomb targets in Canada and abroad, was a contestant on the reality show “Canadian Idol.” Sher, who auditioned in 2008, sang a comical version of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated,” complete with dance moves that include a moonwalk. Neither his singing nor his dancing impressed the judges, one of whom asked, “Have you ever thought of being a comedian?” DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU KNOW - Police responding to a domestic violence call in Cheyenne, Wyo., with their Tasers drawn found homeowner Brian Mattert, 34, hastily covering himself with white latex paint. “You see all this water-based paint? You shoot me with that and you’ll kill me,” Mattert explained. The two officers informed him the paint wouldn’t affect the Taser, then, when he became defiant, shot him twice with their stun guns before leading him off in handcuffs. NOT SO INNOCENT - After Roberto Paniagua, 40, picked up the wrong kindergarten pupil at the end of the school day, Dallas police said the incident occurred because of a “lapse of judgment” by someone in the school and declared that Paniagua had done nothing wrong. Police arrested him anyway on “minor unrelated warrants.” TONGUE TIED - A California plastic surgeon has developed a weight-reduction procedure that involves surgically applying a tongue patch cut from surgical mesh to reduce food intake. “This patch contains no drugs or chemicals,” Dr. Nikolas Chugay said. “It simply makes chewing solid food very difficult and painful, relegating the patient to a physician-supervised liquid diet.” Chugay said the tongue patch can be applied in less than an hour and is easily removed once the target weight is reached. AT LEAST HE CAN HIT SOMETHING - Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts, 33, missed the final six games of the baseball season with concussion-like symptoms after, he said, “I whacked myself on the head with my bat” when he struck out. “It’s something I’ve done a million times,” Roberts pointed out, adding, “I had my helmet on.”
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Facing Foreclosure The national crisis finds a home in western Montana by Jessica Mayrer • photos by Chad Harder
A’Lisa Scott has been fighting with Bank of America since last November to keep the Missoula home she’s lived in for 17 years from being foreclosed upon. She records every conversation and correspondence with her mortgage servicer and keeps the records in two three-ring binders.
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he anxiety started last fall for A’Lisa Scott. That’s when the phone at the construction business she runs with her husband stopped ringing. New projects dried up, and the couple was unable to make their monthly home loan payment. Watching her bank account drain, Scott couldn’t shake the feeling of impending doom. But that didn’t stop the 51-year-old and her husband from fighting to keep their five-acre property, which has been in her husband’s family for three generations. Since last November, Scott pleaded her case to her mortgage servicer, Bank of America, with hopes of keeping the home out of foreclosure. Each time she called the bank, she spoke to a different representative. She was placed on hold. Her calls were transferred to several different departments. Each time she recited to yet another Bank of America employee all of the reasons why the couple should be allowed to modify their mortgage loan, or lower
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their monthly payment to a level that’s sustainable in the short run. Each time she explained it simply didn’t make any sense to kick her out of the home she’s lived in for 17 years. The couple would make pay-
waged. She says it’s taking a toll on her health; since last November she’s lost close to 30 pounds. She no longer sleeps well and has a perpetual kink in her neck.
“I called yet another department of Bank of America, and I said, ‘How did I get into foreclosure?’ And he goes, ‘Well, you’re just in it.’” —A’Lisa Scott, Missoula homeowner
ments. They just needed time to regain their financial footing. That fight, now going on 11 months, has been, and continues to be, the most difficult Scott has ever
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“It’s stress,” Scott says. “It’s day-to-day living with not knowing whether or not you’re going to be living in your house. Where are you going to go?” Scott’s husband, Dale Frey, received the proper-
ty off Mullan Road as a family gift, and today it houses the couple, three cats, several chickens, a black lab named Zoey, and llamas that graze in the yard. Scott says she and her husband refinanced their first mortgage and took out a home equity line in 2007. They used the money to modernize the historic residence and grow their construction business. Scott, who’s always been resourceful, juggling several jobs at one time, says when they took out the loan, they never saw the bust coming. “That’s not why you work all your life,” she says. “I will never see the very modest lifestyle that my husband and I had two years ago, ever. I have no health insurance anymore. I don’t have any IRAs, nothing.” Millions of other Americans are in a situation similar to Scott and Frey’s. Foreclosure filings nationally have soared above 300,000 for seven consecutive months, according to RealtyTrac, a national company that charts repossessed homes. The com-
pany reports that in September owners of 347,420 properties were subject to such filings, including default notices or warnings the home was slated to be seized or auctioned, marking a 3 percent increase over the previous month. Arizona, Florida and Nevada have been hit the hardest; during the last quarter in Nevada, RealtyTrac found one of every 29 homes received a foreclosure notice. Missoula’s real estate market doesn’t reflect such a drastic drop, but it’s certainly not immune to the issue of declining home values, bad debt and increasing bank repossessions. According to the Missoula Organization of Realtors, foreclosures in Missoula more than doubled between 2007 and 2009, jumping from 108 to 262. As the flurry of foreclosures continues, mortgage servicers are having a hard time keeping up. In fact, employees of some of the nation’s largest banks are coming forward asserting that institutions, ill equipped to handle the workload, are taking short cuts. Specifically, employees of JP Morgan Chase & Co., GMAC and Bank of America allege the institutions hired “robo-signers” who received little training and were charged with signing off on thousands of foreclosure documents monthly. The whistleblowers say they had neither the time nor the expertise to investigate the validity of the legal actions. In some cases, the former employees allege, foreclosure documents were falsified to cover for lost paperwork. Those claims prompted GMAC and JP Morgan Chase & Co. in late September to announce that they were suspending foreclosure proceedings in 23 states, not including Montana. Scott’s lender, Bank of America, halted foreclosures in all 50 states. When the allegations went public, a flurry of outrage ensued. U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan said the mortgage servicer practices have been “shameful.” The federal government started investigating allegations of criminal wrongdoing as attorneys general in 50 states also jointly look into the legality of servicer actions. Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock says it’s early on in his investigation and he has little to report. But the sheer size of the investigation, he says, indicates a significant level of concern. “At times getting AGs all on the same page is like herding cats,” he says. “Here’s where all 50 of us have said we need to dig into this, and we need to find out what’s going on. For most people, the most important asset you have is your home. And the notion that somebody could lose their home without state law being followed is real concerning.” Scott’s servicer, Bank of America, resumed repossessing property in 23 states little more than two weeks after it initially halted the proceedings. The bank is reviewing its foreclosure procedures in 27 other states, including Montana, pending further review. Scott remains unsure about how her fight will end. But she is sure that, from her perspective, the mortgage industry’s actions are inexcusable. “Probably three million people in this country are going to lose their homes by the end of this year,” she says. “Is there really a justification in that? What are they going to do with all of these homes?”
Since she started trying to negotiate with Bank of America last November, Scott has accumulated two three-ring binders full of form letters from the mortgage servicer along with meticulous notes taken during conversations with bank representa-
“Because if you don’t document,” she says, “they don’t believe you.” Last November, the bank agreed to allow the couple into a trial loan modification program, which entailed three months of lower payments. Scott says they paid the modified mortgage monthly during the
“It just depends on how many phone calls you make before you give up. A lot of people just throw their hands up and walk away, put their keys on the counter and walk away.” —Brendan Moles, homeWORD foreclosure prevention specialist tives located in cities all across the country. Each time she talks to a bank representative, Scott records their name and identification number, along with the time and date she called. She also notes the duration and gist of the conversation on yellow legal paper.
trial and for months after the fact, as the lender stayed mum on whether or not they qualified for a long-term modification. Finally, at the end of June, the couple received a letter from Bank of America stating that it appeared they weren’t eligible for a
HomeWORD foreclosure prevention specialist Brendan Moles handles the majority of foreclosure cases in Missoula and the surrounding area. As the economy continues to suffer, an increasing number of local residents can’t keep up with their home loans. “Their income is just not there,” he says.
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long-term modification. The letter also stated the bank would notify them in 10 days about its final decision. “That notification never came,” Scott says. Anxious to secure a long-term solution, Scott says she contacted Bank of America twice by phone and continued making monthly payments. The bank sent a letter to the couple in July, notifying them in a “notice of intent to accelerate” that it expected to begin official foreclosure proceedings. The demand letter explained the only way to avoid repossession was to pay off money owed, including the difference between the modified mortgage amount they’d been paying for nine months and the original higher monthly payment. They’d also have to pay an array of legal fees, including the cost of having a bank-contracted inspector visit the home to ensure that it was occupied. The total amount due was more than $11,000. The bank stated in the demand letter that the home was slated for foreclosure on Aug. 27. Scott was frantic. Her worry switched to anger two weeks later when a second notice to accelerate arrived, stating she owed $11,914 rather than $11,268, and the onset of foreclosure was slated for Sept. 13, not Aug. 27. “I called them. I said, ‘What am I supposed to believe here?’ And the woman told me that the first one was sent out by mistake,” Scott recalls. “That’s when I started thinking this is just absolutely ridiculous. You cannot send somebody a letter [saying] you’re threatening to take their home away from them and you want $11,000 from them and tell them that that was a mistake. “I was at my wits end,” she says. When contacted for comment, Bank of America did not elaborate on specific negotiations with Scott. The bank did refer the Independent to a press release, which states that the mortgager completed 700,000 mortgage modifications since January 2008, including roughly 16,500 in September alone. Scott shared her correspondence with Bank of America with the Independent for verification. After the frustration stemming from the two different notices to accelerate, Scott continued making her modified payments, still hoping to negotiate a deal. On Oct. 8, when she attempted to pay the mortgage, the bank told her she couldn’t, because it initiated foreclosure Sept. 28. Scott says though she got the notice of intent to accelerate, Bank of America never advised her through the legally mandated protocol for launching foreclosure, a notice of trustee sale, that her home was being repossessed. She doesn’t have to refer to her notes to remember the subsequent conversation she had with the bank. “I said, ‘How were you going to notify me?’” Scott recalls asking a Bank of America employee over the phone. “They said, ‘Well, through the mail.’ And I said, ‘It’s been 10 days, it should have gotten here by now, don’t you think?’ And they didn’t have a very good answer for that. She said, ‘Well, here’s the number for you to call. They might be able to help you.’ So, I called yet another department of Bank of America, and I said, ‘How did I get into foreclosure?’ And he goes, ‘Well, you’re just in it.’”
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“I know my servicer is completely overwhelmed,” she says. “She’s making call after call after call to these folks. [Borrowers] say they are going to pay, and then they don’t follow through. That’s a really hard job. I think they are really overwhelmed. I think a lot of people have been put into those jobs with very little training. I have some empathy for them, too.”
Unemployment rates locally have increased steadily since 2005, settling in August at 6.6 percent. That trend is mirroring one that marks declining home value. According to the Missoula Organization of Realtors, the median price on a home sold this year was $199,000. That’s down from a $212,750 median price tallied between January and September of last year. The overall equation of rising
make before you give up,” Moles says. “A lot of people just throw their hands up and walk away, put their keys on the counter and walk away.”
HomeWORD foreclosure prevention specialist Brendan Moles works as an advocate for Scott, and he says her story is typical of the current foreclosure market. People being foreclosed upon are rarely if Bonnie Williford from Fidelity Real Estate drives ever able to speak to the same person at a mortgage slowly through a sleepy Lolo subdivision on a servicer, and are often transferred multiple times to Saturday afternoon in early October. She points to a a variety of different departments. Moles, large house on newly developed Stella Blue who’s been in the lending business for 14 Drive at the base of the northern tip of the years, says case review is sloppy, with lost Bitterroot Mountain Range, and talks about paperwork a common problem. how frustrating it’s been trying to sell the “Basically, it’s a frustrating, daunting, conproperty. fusing process for all people involved,” he says. In 2007, the Stella Blue Drive residence “You have to be a bulldog in this process.” appraised for $350,000. The owners found Moles tries to be a bulldog, but negotiatthemselves in financial distress last year and ing with mortgage servicers is exhausting. He tried to sell it for $337,000, hoping to break handles the majority of foreclosure preveneven. It didn’t work. Financial challenges tion cases in Missoula and the surrounding worsened, and the owners faced a potential area. He’s currently working with 23 clients, foreclosure. Aiming to avert the long-term averaging roughly two new cases per week. financial consequences of a bank reposses“I’m getting files from Polson. I’m getting sion along with thousands of dollars in files from Thompson Falls,” Moles says. “It’s a fees that would be lost to attorneys and pretty tremendous load.” bankers during a foreclosure proceeding, The job is also emotionally draining. Williford decided to try to unload the home Moles admits he has a tough time leaving in a short sale. work at the office. A short sale involves selling a property “It’s been a very hard process,” he says. for less than the value of the mortgage note It’s very hard for me. It’s very emotional for and offers a way for homeowners facing foreme. It’s very frustrating for me. I take it on closure to salvage their credit. Whereas personally.” defaulting on a home loan blemishes the NeighborWorks Montana pays a portion owner’s credit for seven years, a short sale of Moles’ salary in Missoula. The nonprofit lingers on one’s credit report for roughly two also funds similar foreclosure prevention years. With that in mind, Williford found a efforts across the state. buyer willing to offer $285,500. The only Largely because of challenges dealing hitch, the broker says, is persuading Bank of with mortgage servicers, NeighborWorks America to sign off on the loss. After filling foreclosure prevention specialists statewide out reams of paperwork, she’s been waiting have a success rate of roughly 4 percent, for more than a month to hear from the meaning only four of every 100 Neighborlender if they have the go ahead to close the Works clients who attempt to negotiate a perdeal. manent loan modification actually completes As is the case in the foreclosure process, the deal. communication proves to be the main chalMoles’ supervisor, NeighborWorks lenge. Since there’s no dialogue between sellDirector of Operations Maureen Rude, says ers’ agents and the mortgagers, it’s a frustratinstances like A’Lisa Scott’s are becoming so ing process. pervasive that the banking business has “The short sale is difficult, because you coined a new term: “foreclosure fatigue.” cannot contact the bank,” Williford says. “I think there’s a lot of people who’ve Mortgage servicer actions in these situabeen trying really hard to save their homes, tions appear to have very little rhyme or reaand there’s just a point where they just can’t son, says Judy Fountain from Western do anything else,” Rude says. “I feel for Brokers real estate in Kalispell. Fountain saw them. And then, especially in areas where the baffling behavior at work this past sumthe values have gone down, they can’t sell mer as she tried to short-sell a Lakeside propthe house for what they owe and there’s erty on a quiet street with peek-a-boo views nobody to buy it.” of Flathead Lake and a 1,500-square-foot Rude has worked in banking since 1992, wraparound deck for $210,000. The bank holding positions with both the Montana didn’t bite and foreclosed on the property. Board of Housing and mega-lender Fannie Most bank-repossessed properties are sold off to the highest bidder weekdays at the Missoula County Once the bank assumed the title, it then Mae. When she joined NeighborWorks two Courthouse at 11 a.m. Foreclosures in Missoula more than doubled between 2007 and 2009, jumping from turned around to sell the property at and a half years ago, she took over supervision 108 to 262. $157,000. of the foreclosure prevention program and “I was blown away when it came on the also the nonprofit’s lending arm, which provides real Rude explains that the loan servicing business unemployment and declining home values makes it market at 157,000,” Fountain says. “There are estate loans to qualified low- and moderate-income was once, before the real estate bubble deflated, clear to Rude that the foreclosure crisis is a product numerous examples of that.” applicants. Rude’s experience with multiple banking Even though working with mortgagers can be simple and profitable. Mortgage company employ- of a nuanced set of variables. specialties gives her a unique perspective on existing “The main issue has been people losing extremely frustrating for homeowners in trouble, the ees simply had to process payments. challenges. process offers a way to avoid the long-term financial “And then all of a sudden you’ve got this whole income,” Rude says. “I’m kind of seeing, frankly, it from all areas,” It’s clear the situation is complex and there are scar of foreclosure. Because of that, short sales in economic downturn and this whole flood of people she says. who now can’t make their payments,” Rude says. “In no easy solutions. But that’s not the answer either Montana are also increasing. They’re up 100 percent While it’s clearly tough to face the prospect of many cases, their homes are under the value; we Scott or Moles were hoping for, as they continue this year over last, with 60 filed statewide in June losing a home, Rude says it’s not a lot of fun to being alone, according to CoreLogic, a real estate data servhave that even in Montana. You know, people owe haggling with mortgage servicers. on the other end of the conversation, fielding “It just depends on how many phone calls you ices company. more than their house is worth.” dozens of calls a day from people in distress.
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Just about everybody in the industry says short sales are tremendously challenging. Banks are fickle, uncommunicative and unpredictable. The process is nerve-wracking for sellers. Buyers should also be prepared for a headache. Once a prospective buyer submits a bid, they simply have to wait—often for months—to receive an answer from the mortgager. After a buyer’s bid languishes with no word, it’s not unusual for a lender to deem the offer inadequate and foreclose on the property anyway, says Sean Chapin, who facilitates real estate closings at First American Title Co. in Missoula. “Expect to not hear anything for three to four to five months,” Chapin says. “We’ve had several deals fall apart…It’s kind of a vicious game.”
Though it may not be a popular take on the foreclosure crisis, Patrick Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, sees things from the banking industry’s perspective. He says from a purely economic level, one untainted by the emotions of a foreclosure or short sale, lenders don’t have much of an incentive to bargain with people in financial distress. Barkey says banks act in a completely rational manner. Most borrowers faithfully make their monthly mortgage payments. Letting individuals slide on contractual responsibilities, which is essentially what short sales and loan modifications entail, sets a risky precedent. “If you’re in economic distress and I’m the bank, and I help you out, I help you out in a way that basically relieves part of your obligation. What’s to stop all the other people who are performing, who can make their payments and so forth, from not wanting the same thing?” he asks. “That’s the kind of thing that makes people who make loans stay up at night.” And it’s not just the people making loans who lose when borrowers default. Investors who purchased pieces of those mortgages through, for instance, hedge and mutual funds also lose when borrowers evade contractual obligations. “I think in the foreclosure story, there seems to be a genuine belief that all the pain is on one side— and that’s the person leaving the house,” Barkey
Bank of America halted foreclosure proceedings in all 50 states last month after allegations surfaced that the lender and other institutions pushed through foreclosures without fully investigating the legal validity of the documents.
says. “There are actually people who own these mortgage-backed assets who are losing. They lose value when loans don’t perform.” Barkey knows it’s easy to demonize bankers, portraying them as uncaring individuals wearing power suits and making big bucks for doing little, but it’s those very investors, he believes, who will help the economy rebound. “You know, it’s the same thing about Wall Street,
Wall Street versus Main Street, all this sort of thing,” Barkey says. “You’ve got to have both. That’s where capital comes from. It’s a collection of people who buy into ideas and help them grow. “The problem for me goes way beyond evicted households,” Barkey continues. “Evicted households, unfortunately, I hate to say it, but it has to happen. If you have something you can’t afford, if you made a commitment that you can’t honor, something’s got to give.”
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Scott doesn’t buy it. She says it’s easy for someone who has a job and no fear of losing everything they’ve worked for to simply write off her house as a faceless asset, a tool to generate capital. Why should banks be bailed out, she asks, when individuals struggling to maintain something so basic as a roof to sleep under are left to fend for themselves? “We not only had to give them a bunch of money so they didn’t fail, but they’re making a bunch of money,” she says. “Somewhere along the line, they need to take responsibility for their own gambles.” That said, Scott recently received encouraging news. When she arrived home on Oct. 11, a Fed Ex package was waiting. Inside the package, she found a contract detailing new terms for her home loan. It was the modification package she’s been pushing for since last year. The bank has agreed to let her tack outstanding charges, now totaling $20,000, onto the tail end of the loan, which spans a 40-year term, rather than the typical 30. The bank is offering a 2 percent interest rate for five years, when the rate will increase to 6.25 percent. “It’s a sweet deal,” Scott says. When contacted for comment, Bank of America confirmed in a written statement that it has agreed to Scott’s modification. Scott, however, is not ready to call it a done deal. While the news sounds encouraging, she hasn’t yet received the signed contract back from Bank of America. That leaves her worried the deal could still fall apart. As she waits, Scott says she’ll continue trying to stay afloat, working as an independent bookkeeper, as an employee in an embroidery shop and as a youth director at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. Every day there’s no word back from Bank of America, she says the pain in her neck persists, just as it has since the whole saga began. “It’s still there,” she says, “because I still don’t feel like I can really trust it, after what I’ve gone through.” jmayrer@missoulanews.com
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with hard, dirty hands. It’s a place for them to meet and share ideas for solutions to the obstacles they face in trying to produce good food on healthy land. Unlike the Salone del Gusto, Terra Madre wasn’t open to the public. The participants were selected via an application process, and those chosen as delegates had their expenses paid by Slow Food. “Terra Madre is a moment when people can realize that they’re not alone. It profoundly changes how people live their lives afterwards,” said Josh Viertel, president of Slow Food USA. One morning, Viertel led an energetic gathering of more than 700 delegates from the United States, and in that packed room the stereotypical Slow Food image of
leisurely indulgence was nowhere to be found. What was found instead, were people on a mission. One of the many resolutions agreed upon was that each chapter of Slow Food USA would partner with a chapter in Africa, with the first priority to do what they could to help their African counterparts grow gardens. Viertel, invoking the pace of Slow Food’s mascot the snail, reminded the group, “It’s only taken 60 years to screw up our food system. If it takes another 60 years to fix it, that’s okay.” Petrini spoke next, emphasizing transformation, whereby old ideas that still work can be maintained, as preferable to revolution, where the good is sometimes tossed out with the bad. Nonetheless, the revolutionary spirit in the room was palpable. There was chanting, clapping and stomping, and the energy recalled that of other social movements. The civil rights, anti-war, labor or feminist movements would not have been what they were without the input and passion of younger generations, and the same is true with Slow Food. One subgroup at Terra Madre, called Youth Food, was the most energetic. A mentoring workshop was arranged, in which elders of the sustainable farming movement were paired with aspiring farmers. The discussions included topics like how to buy land on a farmer’s income, how to develop relationships with chefs, how to run a good CSA, how to set up a proper bee hive, or how to protect basil from the wind. Already, farmers in their early 20s are doing things like creating a program in South Africa that’s trained thousands of teenagers in organic farming, or establishing a honey industry in Southern Brazil to provide economic incentive to save the local catinga forest. Hearing about this kind of activity was inspiring to the other youth and to the elders as well. At Youth Food’s final meeting Petrini told the group, “Food and food culture [has] become an expression of power...a rediscovery of people’s relationship with the landscape...We’re not just talking about food and agriculture, we’re talking about spirituality.” The excitement generated, the information exchanged, and the networking that transpired at Terra Madre all conspired to invigorate a community that’s driven to create real change. The snail may still be the Slow Food mascot, but I left Terra Madre believing that what happened there will expedite the pace of real change in the food systems of the world.
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Blue Canyon Kitchen 3720 N. Reserve (adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn) 541-BLUE www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com We offer creatively-prepared American cooking served in the comfortable elegance of their lodge restaurant featuring unique dining rooms. Kick back in the Tavern; relish the cowboy chic and culinary creations in the great room; visit with the chefs and dine in the kitchen or enjoy the fresh air on the Outdoor Patio. Parties and special events can be enjoyed in the Bison Room. Hours: Tavern hours Monday-Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 3pm-10pm . Dining Room hours Monday-Saturday 5pm-10pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm. $$-$$$
Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 38 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Cold Stone Creamery Across from Costco on Reserve by TJ Maxx & Ross • 549-5595 Cold Stone Creamery offers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes,
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Shakes, and Smoothies the Way You Want It. Come in for our weekday specials. Get Gift Cards any time. Remember, it’s a great day for ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. $-$$ Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery service within a 3 mile radius. Family Dental Group Southgate Mall 541-2886 A dental infection or abscessed tooth can cause a person to feel tired and maybe even have other persistent flu like symptoms. It just makes sense that if one part of your body is sick, the rest of it won’t feel good either. Taking care of your teeth often improves your overall health. Food For Thought 540 Daly Ave. 721-6033 Missoula’s Original Coffeehouse/Cafe located across from the U of M campus. Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Also serving cold sandwiches, soups, salads, with baked goods and an espresso bar till close. WE DELIVER On Campus & to the area between Beckwith, Higgins & 5th Street. Delivery hours: M-F 11-2. $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 South 3rd West 541-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted cage free chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm $-$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins 541-4622 Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. We also offer catering. www.justinshobnobcafe.com MC/V $-$$
Hunter Bay Coffee and Sandwich Bar First Interstate Center 101 East Front St hunterbay.com 800.805.2263 Missoula’s local roaster since 1991 - now open downtown in the First Interstate Center! Stop by for hand-crafted gourmet coffees and espressos plus made-from-scratch , healthy sandwiches and soups. Enjoy the fall sunshine from our patio! Free Wi-Fi and Free Parking in the upper deck lot. Open Monday through Saturday. Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We're the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Chilly weather is here. Stop in, warm up, & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we'll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$ Iza Asian Restaurant 529 S. Higgins Ave. • 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com All our menu items are made from scratch, featuring dishes from Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Nepal, and Malaysia. Extensive tea menu. Missoula's Original Bubble Teas. Beer, Wine and Sake available. Join us in our Asian themed dining room for a wonderful IZA experience. Jazz Wednesdays starting at 7pm. Open M-F: Lunch 11:30-2:30pm Happy Hour 3-5pm Dinner 5-close. Sat: Dinner 5-close. $-$$ Jakers 3515 Brooks St. www.jakers.com Every occasion is a celebration at Jakers. Enjoy our two for one Happy Hour throughout the week in a fun, casual atmosphere. Hungry? Try our hand cut steaks, small plate menu and our vegetarian & gluten free entrees. For reservations or take out call 721-1312. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve • 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins Ave. • 541-4541 From Latté to Lassî, Water to Wine, Tea Cup to Tea Pot, Liquid Planet has the best beverage offering this side of Neptune -- with a special focus on all-
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HAPPIESTHOUR Cully’s Bar & Grill What brings you here: You’d been tiptoeing through the woods since 7:30 in the morning, and while there were signs of deer and elk everywhere, the only animals you saw were a few fluttering grouse. It was raining, your stomach growled, and you remembered that the old Potomac Bar, just a few miles from where you parked, just reopened. Your concentration shifted from game to beers and burgers, and you headed back to your rig and on down Highway 200. What’s new: After a 21-month hiatus, the Potomac Bar, a long-time Blackfoot Valley landmark consisting of a bar, restaurant, convenience store and gas station, reopened as Cully’s Bar & Grill about a month ago. There’s a huge “grand opening” banner outside, and plenty to indulge tired hunters inside. What you’re ordering: Cold Smoke’s on tap, plus a handful of macrobrews. The bar is stocked with anything else you might want to celebrate (or lament) the animal you just bagged (or let get away). The food hits the spot. A recommendation: The Western Bacon Burger, topped with cheese, barbecue sauce and two fat onion rings. Order sweet potato fries on the side.
Atmosphere: While you and your buddies relive the day in the woods, enjoy Cully’s fireplace, flat screen TVs, pool table and keno machines. In the fall, just about everyone walking in wears camouflage and blaze-orange. After your stomach’s full, don’t forget to fill your gas tank. How to find it: From Missoula, head down Highway 200 for about 20 minutes. Look for the Sinclair gas station on your left. —Matthew Frank Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, e-mail editor@missoulanews.com.
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natural, organic, and sustainability. Their distinctive and healthy smoothie menu is worth the visit too! Quick and delicious breakfast and lunch is always ready to go; pastries, croissants, bagels, breakfast burritos, wraps, salads, and soups. Open 8 am to 10 pm daily. $-$$
Sean Kelly’s 130 West Pine 542–1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for Lunch and Dinner, featuring a Sat.-Sun. Brunch 11-2pm. Great Fresh food With Huge Portions. Featuring international & Irish pub fare as well as locally produced specials. FULL BAR, BEER, WINE, MARTINIS. $-$$
Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 Don’t feel like cooking? Pick up some fried chicken, made to order sandwiches, fresh deli salads, & sliced meats and cheeses. Or mix and match items from our hot case. Need some dessert with that? Our bakery makes cookies, cakes, and brownies that are ready when you are. $-$$
Silver Dollar Bar 307 W. Rail Road St. • 728-9826 Celebrating our 75th anniversary. Established, owned & operated by the Martello family in 1935, the bar is a true Montana tavern. We have the latest in video gaming machines, pool tables & the most up-to-date Juke Box. All this along with cold beer & stiff drinks make the Silver Dollar Bar a real Montana legend.
Paul’s Pancake Parlor 2305 Brooks • 728-9071 (Tremper’s Shopping Center) Check out our home cooked lunch and dinner specials or try one of 17 varieties of pancakes. Our famous breakfast is served all day! Monday is all you can eat spaghetti for $8.50. Wednesday is turkey night with all of the trimmings for $7.75. Eat in or take-out. M-F 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-4pm. $–$$.
NOT JUST SUSHI Sushi Hana Downtown offering a new idea for your dining experience. Meat, poultry, vegetables and grain are a large part of Japanese cuisine. We also love our fried comfort food too. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Corner of Pine & Higgins. 549-7979. $$–$$$
Pearl Café & Bakery 231 E. Front St. • 541-0231 Country French specialties, bison, elk, trout, fresh fish daily, delicious salads and appetizers. Breads and desserts baked in house. Three course bistro menu with wine $30, Tues. Wed. Thurs. nights, November through March. Extensive wine list, 18 wines by the glass, local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the warm and inviting dining areas. Go to our website Pearlcafe.us to check out nightly specials and bistro menus, make reservations or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$
Red Robin 2901 Brooks Street • 830-3170 www.redrobin.com Half the price, twice the fun! Halfy Hour at the Southgate Mall Red Robin®! Half price bar drinks Monday – Friday, 4-6 p.m. and Monday – Saturday, 9-10 p.m. Enjoy a drink with one of our insanely delicious Gourmet Burgers, Bottomless Steak Fries. Or, snack on one of our shareable starters with friends! $-$$
Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming • 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$
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SA WAD DEE 221 W. Broadway • 543-9966 Sa-Wa-Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of tantalizing entrees. Featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Thai flavors-no MSG! See for yourself why Thai food is a deliciously different change from other Asian cuisines. Now serving Beer and Wine! $-$$
Spice of Life 163 S. 2nd St. Hamilton 363-4433 Spice of Life welcomes you to the Bitterroot’s best locavore dining experience. Serving up fresh and fun food in a conscientious manner. For lunch try one of our hand made burgers from Lolo Locker or one of our fabulous fresh salads. Dinner selections include natural beef which contains no growth hormones or antibiotics ever, sustainable seafood selections and pasta dishes made from Montana wheat from Pasta Montana. Quench your thirst with beer from right here in Hamilton or try one of our reasonably priced yet fantastic wine selections. Children’s menu available. No reservations. So come as you are to Spice of Life! 163 S 2nd St. Hamilton, MT. Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:00 to 2:00 Dinner: Wed Sat 5:00 to 9:00. 363-4433.
Scotty’s Table 131 S. Higgins Ave. • 549-2790 Share a meal within the warm elegance of our location at the historic Wilma Building. Enjoy our seasonal menu of classic Mediterranean and European fare with a contemporary American twist, featuring the freshest local ingredients. Serving lunch Tues-Sat 11:00-2:30, and dinner Tues-Sun 5:00-Close. Beer and Wine available. $$-$$$
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ASKARI Feeling green Hi Ari! My tomatoes came in late, and we had a hard frost last night. We picked two 10-gallon buckets of green tomatoes last night before it froze. Now I’m overwhelmed and not sure what to do with all of them. Any ideas? —Green Without Envy
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You can, of course, cook your green tomatoes. Fried green tomatoes, a Southern classic, are easy to make. Slice the tomatoes into slabs and sprinkle the slabs with salt and pepper. Dunk them in a bowl of buttermilk. Sprinkle with flour. Dip in beaten eggs. Roll in cornmeal. Lay in a pan of hot oil (like safflower, sunflower or grapeseed). Fry until each side is golden brown. Another way to use green tomatoes is in ema dates, a Bhutanese dish that’s famous for its asswhooping levels of hot chili peppers. Sauté chopped onions and green tomatoes in oil. Add whole or chopped chili peppers, as much as you dare, and chunks of Bhutanese cheese—which you won’t be able to find, so you should use feta instead. Add water to the pan and put the lid on. The water will steam, melting the cheese. Season with salt and serve the resulting creamy, spicy mush with rice. Send your food and garden queries to flash@flashinthepan.net.
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Kids can blast off stomp rockets, check out liquid nitrogen demonstrations and even explore the brain during the spectrUM Discovery Area’s Third Birthday Party, which runs from 3:30–7 PM at the discovery area, Room 166 in UM’s Skaggs Building. Free. Visit spectrum.umt.edu and call 243-4828.
nightlife Undergo something aesthetically pleasing during an opening reception for Undergo, an exhibit by artists Stephanie Johnsen and Rebecca Weed—which explores the events a person or object undergoes that result in progression and change—with the opening from 5–7 PM at the UC Gallery, in UC Room 227. Free. Call 243-5776. He’ll be your Bruce in shining armor. Bruce Threlkeld plays Americana and bluegrass at the Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-PINT. Let some stellar folks rock you with indie folk when Stellarondo, a new band featuring members of Broken Valley Roadshow, Tom Catmull and the Clerics, and Wartime Blues, plays a show from 6–8 PM at the Top Hat. Free, all ages. Enjoy the smooth sounds of a singer/songwriter from the Emerald City when Seattle’s Camille Bloom plays folk during an EP release party at 7 PM at the Central Bar & Grill, 143 W. Broadway St. $10/$5 students. A young investigative reporter in Mexico tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during a performance of Keepers, a new play by Shaun Gant that features music by Lefty Lucy and starts at 8 PM at The Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $10. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets. Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W., keeps the bread flowing and puts blues on tap during Blues and Bread, a first Thursday event
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Not your average family. California’s Yard Dogs Road Show presents its self-described “hobo cabaret,” featuring sword swallowing, vaudeville performances and music at the Top Hat Wed., Nov. 10, at 9 PM. $18/$16 advance.
from 8–10 PM featuring blues music by MudSlide Charley, as well as filled sourdough hard rolls for $1. Free. Missoula Food Bank gets a portion of proceeds from the hard rolls. Call Marco at 728-1358. Join several hundred people and revel in the glory of debauchery when cheap well drinks and laptop-fueled hip hop, electronic, pop and mashed-up tunes hit the Badlander every week where Dead Hipster DJ Night gets booties bumpin’ at 9 PM. $3. The best part of waking up is having Folger’s Coffee jingle champ Ethan Thompson pour you a cup of piping hot tuneage when he plays with his band at 9 PM at the Palace. $5. Going the way of the malt is never your fault when The Whiskey Rebellion plays outlaw country at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1805 Regent St., at 9:30 PM. Free. Fly high with that cabbie in your mind when Nederland, Colo.’s Great American Taxi plays Americana, rock and roots music at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $10.
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Snag something for your wardrobe and help benefit local women and children in crisis when YWCA’s Secret Seconds stores present a half off sale, which occurs at the Secret Seconds stores on 920 Kensington Ave., 1136 Broadway St., and 1221 Helen St. from 10 AM–6 PM Friday and Saturday, and noon–5 PM on Sunday. Free to attend. Visit ywcaofmissoula.org. Just say no to chemicals in your veggies during the Montana Organic Association’s annual conference and member meeting, which presents the theme “Gathering Montana’s Organic end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., Nov. 5, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Overlord c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.
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Community: Demystifying Organics,” and begins with a book signing at 1 PM with Maria Rodale at the Good Food Store, 1600 S. Third St. W. Other events follow at the Holiday Inn–Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. The conference begins again Saturday with registration at 8 AM, followed by a host of panels. Cost varies from $125–$35. Visit montanaorganicassociation.org for a registration form and complete schedule of events. Inject some abstraction into your afternoon during a Solo Art Exhibit by painter Cindy Laundrie Marshall, which features large abstract paintings inspired by arch-
es, colors and meditation, with a First Friday opening reception from 3–6 PM at Biga Pizza, 241 W. Main St. Free.
nightlife The Badlander hosts Starving Artists for the Pov, a group exhibition that aims to raise money for the Poverello Center featuring work by Karen McAlister Shimoda, Debby Florence, Jennifer Leutzinger, Ladypajama, Gretel Stoudt and others, plus a “fashion show with a conscience” and a performance by the Open Field Artists, from 5–8 PM. Free. A percentage of sales from art sold will be donated to the Pov. Donations of blankets, winter coats and toi-
letries like razor blades and denture adhesives will also be accepted that evening. Art and gender expression intersect during Trans-Lives: An Artistic Take on Gender Expression, which features art by Bree Sutherland, Ali Pelletier, Axel Baumgarten and others, with a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM at the Western Montana Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 202. Free, with appetizers and wine. (See Spotlight in this issue.) Weave yourself into an exhibit featuring pieces that mix textiles and sculpture when The Brink Gallery, 111 W. Front St., presents warp.weft, an exhibit by Jennifer
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Parker featured during a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM. Free. Call 728-5251. Sizzle your senses with some music photography from a local man about town when Charles Martin presents a series of his photos during a First Friday opening reception starting at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Free. Expect a potpourri of aesthetic delights when artist Karen Jorgenson presents paintings and other works of art from 5–8 PM at Betty’s Divine, 521 S. Higgins Ave. Free, with vino and appetizers. Absorb an array of photos, text and illustrations during Living at Home with Alzheimer’s; COMM U N I C AT I O N S E N T ; N O T RECEIVED..., an exhibit by Rick and Feather Sherman about their family’s transformational journey caring for their 97-and-a-half year old father Victor, with a First Friday opening from 5–8 PM at Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W. Free. Dig into mountainous features when the Monte Dolack Gallery, 139 W. Front St., presents a First Friday opening featuring a limited edition print of Dolack’s Mount Jumbo Moonrise (which was painted on First Friday in August), with a reception from 5–8 PM. Free. Call 549-3248. Get high from an aesthetic botanical supply when artist Nancy Seiler presents more than 50 of her botanical illustrations that were used in posters for the Missoula County Weed District, with a First Friday opening reception from 5–9 PM at the Gallery at 4th and Oak, 615 Oak St. Free. Call 370-1254. Wash your eyeballs with a stream of complex imagery when the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St., hosts a First Friday opening reception for Jim Poor’s abstract expressionist paintings from 5–8 PM. Free, with a gallery tour
with Poor at 7 PM. Call 728-0447 and visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Cure your case of drawing withdrawal with whimsical pencil drawings when Computer Central, 136 E. Broadway St. Ste. 1, presents PencilEctomy2, a series of drawings by illustrator Greg Siple (who drew cartoons for the Missoulian and Missoula Independent), during a First Friday opening reception from 5–7:30 PM. Free, with light refreshments. Point and shoot yourself over to see some abstract and wildlife imagery when Bitterroot photographer Steve Akre presents a series of his photos during a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM at Yellowstone Photo, 321 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 728-7637. Go ahead and be your aesthetic self when The Framing Studio, 411 E. Alder St., presents In State, a series of new ceramic sculptures and paintings by Whitney Polich and Travis David Smith—that address various states of being— with a First Friday opening reception from 5–9 PM. Free. The Missoula AIDS Council, 500 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 100, spreads its artistic wings this month with Fall Into Spring, an art exhibit by Bobbie Zenker, which is hosted during a First Friday opening reception from 5–7 PM. Free, with wine, music and food. Call 543-4770. See the artistic fruits of a local badass when Anneke Ayers presents a multimedia art show that features analog and digital works, in a variety of styles and methods, with a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM at Butterfly Herbs, 232 N. Higgins Ave. Free. (See Scope in this issue.) Celebrate Missoula’s newest space to ogle art when The Artsiehorse Studio & Gallery, 137 E. Main St., presents its grand opening and First Friday celebration featuring watercolor work by Kim Shirley, starting at 5 PM. Free.
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Dueling isn’t easy. Rebecca Sporman, left, and Salina Chatlain star in Shaun Gant’s play Keepers at the Crystal Theatre Thu., Nov. 4, and Tue., Nov. 9–Sat., Nov. 13 at 8 PM nightly. $10 Thu., Nov. 4/$13 all other nights. Visit keeperstickets.com.
Go with the liberated paneling flow when artist B. Martinez presents her mixed media art made from reclaimed and recycled paneling, particle board, canvas and other materials during a First Friday reception at Break Espresso, 432 N. Higgins Ave., at 5 PM. Free. The Hellgate Rollergirls are also holding a calendar signing at Break at the same time. Be ambitious and check out Seeking Out Ambition, a First Friday opening and launch party for the Ambition clothing line featuring designs by Randy Zielinski and Larkin Matoon, starting at 5 PM at The Green Light, on the corner of Higgins Avenue and Broadway Street. Free. Be sure to check out the Che Guevara nightlight when the Blackbird Kid Shop, 525 S. Higgins Ave., presents a First Friday opening featuring a number of nightlights made by Andy Smetanka and Eric Pedersen, plus art by children from the Primrose Montessori School, starting at 5 PM. Free. Call 543-2899. Go towards the light when Noteworthy Paper and Press, 101 S. Higgins Ave., presents Light Sculptures, a collection of lamps and natural light sculptures by Karl Stein, featured during a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM. Free. Absorb a collection of western icons when the Dana Gallery, 246 N. Higgins Ave., presents a First Friday opening reception for Steve C. LaRance’s exhibit of oil paintings titled Contemporary Western, from 5–8 PM at the gallery. Free. Call 721-3154. Just don’t lick the acrylic when Montana Art & Framing, 709 Ronan St., presents a First Friday opening
reception featuring acrylic and color pencil works by Mychael Lee, from 5–9 PM. Free. Knock on something other than wood when 105 Gallery, 111 W. Front St. (next to The Brink Gallery), presents wood creations by Taylor Haworth during a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM. Free. Take an aesthetic chug from a watercolor world when Murphy-Jubb Fine Art, 210 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 300, presents New Watercolors by Kendahl Jan Jubb, along with music by Stan Anglen and Friends, during a First Friday opening reception that begins at 5 PM. Free. Expose yourself to the photography of Ray Nelson, whose work is featured during a First Friday opening reception at The Dark Room, 135 N. Higgins Ave., starting at 5 PM. Free. Focus in on light, motion, line and form in order to see the “world” of an image when UM media arts student Forrest Rowell presents his photography during a First Friday opening reception at Frankies Mercantile, 223 W. Front St., starting at 5 PM. Free. Spook out with your artsy side out when Eternal Springs Healing Center, 180 S. Third St. W. above Meadowsweet Herbs, presents a First Friday opening reception with “spooky” paintings by Lacy Z and Stella Latwinsky, and metal sculptures by Jason Gatz, starting at 5 PM. Free. Make Darwin proud by ogling nature-inspired art when Ecology Project International and the Sustainable Business Council present a First Friday opening reception from 5–7 PM at the Swift Building, 315 S. Fourth St. E. Free.
See the aesthetic works from Missoula’s youngest crop of tastemakers when the Families First Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St., presents a First Friday opening reception featuring art by The Community School, from 5–8 PM at the museum. Free. Call 541-PLAY. Snag a wicked assemblage piece for a reasonable price when local artist Marc Moss presents Recession Retrospective: Affordable Art Studio Clearance, an exhibit that’s featured during a First Friday opening reception from 5–8 PM at Sushi Hana, 403 N. Higgins Ave. Free. 15 percent of all proceeds will be given to the Missoula Food Bank. The Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St. Unit A, presents a continuation of Folk Dreams: Work by Phil Mahn, plus a series of lectures presented by several of the studio’s resident artists, with a First Friday opening reception from 5:30–9 PM, with the lectures at 7:30 PM, all at the studio. Free. Call 543-0509. Don’t get too winded so you can see author Cami Ostman sign and host a presentation on her book Second Wind: One Woman’s Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents, from 5:30–8 PM at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 721-2881. Squeeze some time in for watercolor, acrylic and pastel pieces with a Montucky touch when artist Terrisa Olson presents Montana Sonata, an exhibit featured during a First Friday opening reception at Zootown Brew, 121 W. Broadway St., from 5:30–8 PM. Free. Shimmy to some stringsmiths when the Shadscale Community
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Stringband (featuring members of Wise River Mercantile, Broken Valley Roadshow and Tom Catmull and The Clerics) plays a familyfriendly First Friday show from 6–8 PM at the Top Hat. Free, all ages. Enjoy an authentic Mexican buffet by the Silk Road plus a performance of Shaun Gant’s new play Keepers, about a young investigative reporter in Mexico who tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during Carrito De Alimento Gala Dinner, which occurs at 6 PM at the Crystal Th e a t r e , 515 . H i g g i n s Av e . $50. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets. Don’t even think about spooning a grape when EL3-OH! plays Gypsy jazz at the Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, from 6–8:30 PM. Free. Go ahead gaze at the trippy visuals when Amber Bushnell presents I AM, a self-portrait and mobile installation where her illustrations and drawings visually accompany Bushnell through downtown, including the sidewalks of Higgins Avenue, Broadway and Pattee streets, from 6:30–9 PM. Free. Visit amberstudio.net. Witness the majesty of wilderness inspired art during the Bob Marshall
Wilderness Foundation’s “Voices of the Wilderness”, an annual art auction/fundraiser for the foundation that features wildlife-inspired art and a presentation by James Clayborn— who participated in an artists-in-residence program in the Great Bear Wilderness area—starting at 7 PM at Columbia Falls’ Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. $12, includes drinks and dessert. Call 3873808 and visit thebmwf.org.
Kick your heels up to some country punk and electronic music when the Badlander hosts a Starving Artists for the Pov post-exhibition performance with music by Bird’s Mile Home, and DJs Kris Moon, Milkcrate Mechanic and Mikee Sev, starting at 8 PM at the Badlander. $5/$3 with a donation of blankets, winter coats or toiletries like razor blades and denture adhesives.
Enjoy Harry Potter-themed music, food and entertainment during the Harry Potter Feast, a fundraiser for Potterwatch—a Harry Potter musical created by high school student Mikaela Hanson for her senior project— starting at 7 PM in the lower gym of Hellgate High School, 900 S. Higgins Ave. $7/$5 children ages 12 and under.
Witness some freestyle skiers and snowboarders hit up a variety of wicked awesome terrains in Montana during a screening of Come Find Us, a new HD ski/snowboard film shot in Montana that screens at 8 PM at the Wilma Theatre. $10/$8 advance at Gull Ski and Edge of the World.
Get a glimpse into the mind of a prolific artist when the Big Sky Film Series presents a screening of Milton Glaser: To Inform & Delight, a documentary about Glaser (who co-founded New York Magazine) that begins at 7:30 PM at the Wilma Theatre. Free. Visit bigskyfilm.org.
Raise your glass to the birth of a local bluesman when the Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier, presents a birthday bash for musician Kevin Van Dort, featuring a set by Van Dort plus a set by gutbucket blues band MudSlide Charley, and food and wine, from 8–11:30 PM at the winery. $5. Call 830-3296.
Peter Miyamoto tickles chords like he means it when the University of Missouri piano prof plays a Faculty and Guest Artist Series recital at 7:30 PM, in the UM Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. $10/$5 students and seniors. Call 243-6880.
The Fabulous Country Kings scream for only the finest soy ice cream when it plays country at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., at 8 PM. Free. Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel
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When you think of Butte you probably think of its rich historical past, its boisterously drunken Saint Patrick’s Day festivities and its awesome architecture—along with some not so awesome things like the Berkeley Pit. Now you can add the trio known as Mordecai to the list of noteworthy things spawned from the town once known as the “Richest Hill on Earth.” These young dudes, pictured, play noisy garage punk that reminds me of early Iggy and the Stooges—but with an extreme lo-fi aesthetic. Their tunes consist of simple, driving garage riffs coated in a grimy layer of distortion that collide with indiscernible vocals that sound like they’re sung through a tin can. It’s totally raw, rips hard and people really seem to like it. Some of these people include WHAT: Mordecai with Broken Water and locals The Keys Knees and 10 Year Old Girlfriend WHEN: Wed, Nov. 10 , at 8 PM WHERE: Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
writers at the Boston alt weekly paper the Boston Phoenix, which picked Mordecai as the best new band in Montana for its annual “50 Bands/50 States” feature this past summer. Shortly after that announcement, the group played Total Fest IX in August. You can experience the band’s auditory shock and awe this week when it plays a show with headliners Broken Water—a three-piece rock band from Olympia, Wash., with a shoegaze and psych bent that’s earned comparisons to English space rockers Spaceman 3. Local drum machine plus accordions duo The Keys Knees rounds out the rockin’ affair, along with locals 10 Year Old Girlfriend. —Ira Sather-Olson
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Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $ 2 0 . C a l l 7 2 8 - P L AY o r v i s i t mctinc.org for tickets. Be as morally free as free can be when California’s Free Moral Agents (featuring Isaiah Owens of The Mars Volta) plays rock with an experimental and psychedelic influence with rapper 2Mex at 9 PM at the Palace. $5. Locals Joey & The Enkrypted Rainbeau and Angel Dust open. (See Noise in this issue.) Grease your hair for the mayor of rockabilly-ville when Russ Nasset and the Revelators play country and rockabilly during a CD release party at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1805 Regent St., at 9 PM. Free. Sho Down makes your spurs purr when it plays country at 9:30 PM at the High Spirits Club & Casino in Florence, 5341 Hwy. 93 N. Free. Step out of your oregano haze and into the maze that is variety band Party Trained, which plays at 9:30 PM at the Union Club. Free. Just bring a designated dance partner when Great Falls’ Liquor Down plays classic rock at Harry Davids, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, at 9:30 PM. $2. Smoke that beef to a nice hue of blue when The Lil’ Smokies play bluegrass and Americana with special guests Margo at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $5.
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Steal some time away from your day to check out “The Big Read: The Shadowy World of Art Theft,” a lecture with the Missoula Art Museum’s Ted Hughes that examines high profile cases of art theft, starting at 1 PM at the museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Call 728-0447 and visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 2 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $16. Call 728-PLAY or visit mctinc.org for tickets.
nightlife Celebrate Missoula’s best spot to find goods for your next DIY home repair project when Home ReSource celebrates its grand opening (in its new location), from 5–9 PM with music by The Workers, food and beverages, an unveiling of the “Garden of Giving” and other activities, all at Home ReSource, 1515 Wyoming St. Ste. 100. Free. Call 541-8301 and visit homeresource.org. Move to that unspoken groove when The Kent Curtiss Band plays rock at the Bitter Root Brewery,
101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-PINT. Watch your favorite derby dames kick ass and take points on skates when the Hellgate Rollergirls bout against Spokane’s Toothless Annies at 7 PM sharp at the Hellgate Rollergirls Headquarters, 812 Toole Ave. And then, at 10 PM, go wild with live punk and psychobilly from The Hollow Points, The Budgets and D e t r o i t ’ s K o f f i n K a t s . $ 13 , includes the bout plus live music. Get tickets at Ear Candy, the Bike Doctor and brownpapertickets.com Just don’t growl at The Growling Old Men when the bluegrass duo (which has gotten kudos from people like Garrison Keillor) plays at 7 PM sharp in the theater in the MSR Center in Victor, 425 Fourth St., on the south side of Victor School. $15. Call 240-0216. Enjoy a night of stellar indie folk when Stellarondo (which features members of Broken Valley Roadshow, Tom Catmull and The Clerics, and Wartime Blues) plays at 7:30 PM at The Boiler Room in Kalispell, 525 Eighth St. E. $10/$8 advance at The Boiler Room. Deidre Heaton opens. Don’t expect to be doing the helicopter during the Town & Gown Dance, a folk dance sponsored by the UM Student Folklore Society that features live music and runs from 7:30–11 PM at the University Center Ballroom. $8/$6 with a valid Griz Card. Call 243-5153.
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Dance up a storm during a Flathead contra dance at the Kalispell Salvation Army Church Gym, 110 Bountiful Drive in Kalispell, which starts with dancing at 7:30 PM and features music by Left Side Brains and calling by Kathy Neff. $15 family/$7 adults and teens. Call Sherry at 752-8226. The Fabulous Country Kings scream for only the finest soy ice cream when it plays country at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., at 8 PM. Free. Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $ 2 0 . C a l l 7 2 8 - P L AY o r v i s i t mctinc.org for tickets. A young investigative reporter in Mexico tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during a per-
formance of Keepers, a new play by Shaun Gant that starts at 8 PM at The Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $13. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets. All rockin’ bets are on when The Blox, The Orange Shades and Tidalhorn play a variety of rock tunes at 9 PM at the Palace. $5. Stop going on pomade patrol and swivel your hips to Russ Nasset and The Revelators when they play country and rockabilly at 9 PM at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1805 Regent St. Free. Cleanse your dirty chakras with variety when Party Trained plays a variety of tunes at 9 PM at The Lumberjack Saloon, off Hwy. 12 and one mile up Graves Creek Road near Lolo. Free. Visit lumberjacksaloon.com. DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo are guaranteed to keep you dancing to an assortment of hip hop, electronic and other bass-heavy
BETTY’S DIVINE 521 S. Higgins, 721-4777 Come join Betty's Divine for our November First Friday festivities where this month we'll feature Karen Jorgenson. Karen has been pursuing various mediums of art for over 25 years. During that time she operated her own home-based art studio and sold oil and acrylic paintings, pen & ink Christmas cards and antler art. She has staged successful art exhibitions of her work in Minnesota and Montana. Art goes well with wine and Bernice's treats, so we'll have those too!
beats ‘til the bar closes during Absolutely at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free. Just bring a designated dance partner when Great Falls’ Liquor Down plays classic rock at Harry Davids, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, at 9:30 PM. $2. Ball ‘N Jack won’t beat on your sugar beets when it plays rock, blues and funk at the Union Club at 9:30 PM. Free. DJ Dubwise supplies dance tracks all night long so you can take advantage of Sexy Saturday and rub up against the gender of your choice at 10 PM at Feruqi’s. Free. Call 728-8799. Put your fist up for a lyrical union when Vancouver, British Columbia’s Sweatshop Union plays hip hop at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $10. Locals TahjBo and Shaymlusly Elliterate open. (See Noise in this issue.)
SUNDAY
Help two local teens get much needed lung transplants during New Lungs For Life, a benefit for James and Wesley Cross (who both suffer from pulmonary fibrosis) that includes music by Russ Nasset and The Revelators, Cabin Fever, The Whiskey Rebellion, Fixin’ Two, Blue Collar and The Wild Coyotes, plus a pig roast, “Best Butt” contest, karaoke, drawing and a silent auction, from noon–midnight at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1805 Regent St. Donations accepted. Call 207-1714 and visit newlungsforlife.org. Enjoy a relay race, game of bingo, a cakewalk and other activities to support the Tamarack Grief Resource Center when UM students host a family-friendly
BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. Higgins, 728-8780 Join us at Butterfly Herbs for our November First Friday celebration where we will feature Anneke Ayers: multi media, from analog through digital, a wide variety of styles and methods. From 5–8 PM at Butterfly Herbs, 232 N. Higgins Ave. GALLERY AT 4TH & OAK 615 Oak St., 370-1254 (One block south of 3rd and RR tracks) Hours: Open November 5th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. or by appointment. Featuring more than 50 original botanical illustrations by Nancy Seiler for three posters for
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Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Featuring more than 50 original botanical illustrations and 3 posters designed by Nancy for The Missoula County Weed District: Montana Native Plants • Noxious Weeds • New Invaders Free posters available at the Gallery only on Nov. 5th. For a private showing please call 370-1254 View fine art, illustrations & design at www.NancySeiler.com
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fundraiser for the center that runs from 1–4 PM on the third floor of the University Center. Free, but donations are encouraged. The cakewalk and bingo cost $1 each. Call Sarabeth at 781-2937. Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 2 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $16. Call 728-PLAY or visit mctinc.org for tickets.
nightlife Help the Swan View Coalition conserve quiet habitat for fish, wildlife and people in the Swan Range during a fundraiser that features music by John Dunnigan, along with a silent auction, raffle, food and beverages, from 5–8 PM at the El Topo Cantina north of Bigfork, 7987 Hwy. 35. $5 suggested donation at the door. Call Keith at 755-1379.
Missoula County Weed District: Montana Native Plants, Montana Noxious Weeds, Montana New Invaders. Pick up your FREE posters at the gallery only on November 5. View fine art, illustrations and design at www.nancyseiler.com. GREEN LIGHT Corner Broadway & Higgins, 541-0080 Join us for the official “Ambition” launch party on First Friday in November from 5-8pm featuring local artist and clothing designers, Randy Zielinski & Larkin Matoon. “Ambition” Wear, exclusively at The Green Light Apparel & Home Decor on the corner of Broadway & Higgins, the heart of downtown Missoula.
Whisk yourself into a narrative during UM’s Second Wind Reading Series, which features readings from UM creative writing prof Brian Blanchfield and second year creative writing student Molly Laich, starting at 6:30 PM at the Top Hat. Free. An ill father and his family struggle over end-of-life medical and legal decisions when St. Patrick Hospital’s Institute of Medicine and Humanities presents the Montana Repertory Theatre’s performance of the play Dusk, with a dessert reception at 6:30 PM, followed by the play at 7 PM, at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. Free. Visit imh4msla.wordpress.com. Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 6:30 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing
Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $18/$15 children. Call 728-PLAY or visit mctinc.org for tickets. Ride with the fuzz when UM radio and television students present a screening of Montana Journal: Patrolling the Big Sky, a program that takes viewers along for rides with the men and women of the Montana Highway Patrol, starting at 7 PM at the University Center Theater. Free. Call 243-6950. The program also airs on MontanaPBS at 7 PM on Nov. 11. Kick off the latter hours of your day of rest when the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night welcomes saints and sinners alike with jazz DJs and jazz bands starting at 7:30 PM. Free. This week: Jazz from Donna Smith, the Freemole Quartet and DJs Gary Stein and Ryan Wendel. Bear witness to some sweet sword dancing, bellydancing and Latin dance from seasoned dancers from the likes of groups including the
ONE ELEVEN 111 N. Higgins, 541-7376 Please join us at One Eleven for our November First Friday event featuring the paintings of Missoula artist, Christian Ives, as well as a live painting session starting at 6pm. STENSRUD BUILDING 314 N. 1st St. W., 546-0992 The Stensrud Community Center, first and foremost, is one of Missoula's most elegant and inviting public events halls. Full kitchen, 13-foot ceilings & handicap accessible. Call 546-0992 or check out website www.stensrudeventscenter.com to book your next event!
Tribal Gypsy Dancers, Sevillanistas and others during Serpentina, a local dance showcase that also features tapas and wine at the Top Hat at 8:30 PM. $15, with advance tickets at Rockin Rudy’s. Spend the night with some lyrical and musical gladiators when Minneapolis’ Doomtree hip hop collective, featuring Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger, Dessa, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan and Sims, plays at the Palace at 9 PM. $8. Locals Slopstar open. (See Noise in this issue.)
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Hear about what the 2011 Montana Legislature will likely tackle this winter when City Club Missoula presents its City Club Forum featuring the topic “Preview of the 2011 Legislative
Update,” which includes comments from state Sens. Jim Shockley and Dave Wanzenried, from 11:30 AM–1 PM at the Holiday InnDowntown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. $16/$11 members/$5 no-lunch option. RSVP by noon Thu., Nov. 4, by calling 541-CITY or visiting cityclubmissoula.org. (See Agenda in this issue.)
nightlife Cover your face with a nice dash of corpse paint when horrorcore rap duo Twiztid plays with special guests Blaze Miclordz, Sauce Funky, DJ Clay and Koshir, at 6:30 PM at the Wilma Theatre. $18/$16 advance at Rockin Rudy’s and ticketfly.com. Squirt some jazz juice into your vino when bluesman Charlie Hopkins plays the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 100, from 7–10 PM. Free. Sean Kelly’s hosts Top of the Mic, an open mic competition that
STUDIO D GALLERY 420 North Higgins, Suite D, 360-7421 Entrance on Pine at the corner of Pine and Higgins Come Celebrate Studio D Pilates Grand Opening! First Friday Nov. 5th from 3-8pm Please join us for: • Demonstrations • Free Class Coupons • Drawing for Private Pilates Package (Valued at $250) • Drawing for a Massage from Heavenly Bodies (Valued at $50)
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begins at 8 PM and this week features sets by Harold Lloyd Sheets 111, Sara Horvath, Mark Chase, Co-Conspirators, Darah Fogarty, Geneva Kelly, Eric Garneau, The Boxcutters, Boston McDonald, Isaac McElderry and The Girly Mountain Boys. Free. Get hip with the hop when the Palace’s Milkcrate Monday hosts a hip-hop night starting at 9 PM featuring DJ Brand One, along with MCs Miss Dominque, Pallas Athena, Primate UA,J Figa, Skeptikal, Big Tedoe, Earthquake and Sounds That Happen. Free.
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If you can’t read this, you may be a baby below the age of 36 months, in which case the
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Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK.
nightlife Lend an international hand during “Helping the Pakistan Flood Victims: Beyond Politics to Compassion,” which features a short film of teachings by the Dalai Lama, live music by Joan Zen, a silent auction, and a keynote address by Jon Turk, starting at 6:30 PM at the University Center Ballroom. $10 suggested donation. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to PODA, an organization that advocates for the welfare of women and children in Pakistan. Call 726-0555. Get the good word on two hot button issues likely to be debated heavily during the 2011 Montana Legislature when the Missoula County Democrats present “Legislative Issues Preview: Death with Dignity/Medical Marijuana,” a presentation with state Reps. Dick Barrett and Diane Sands, which begins at 7:30 PM in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St. Free. Visit missoulademocrats.org. Sweep yourself into some stunning arias when the UM Opera Theater performs Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: Trouble at the Opera!, which features scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, West Side Story, and other tales, and begins at 7:30 PM in UM’s Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. $10/$5 students and seniors. 243-6880. Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free Pub Trivia, which takes place every Tue. at 8 PM. And, to highlight the joy of discovery that you might experience while attending, here’s a sample of the type of question you could be presented with. Ready? What spiritual technique (which is trademarked) was introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1958? (Find the answer in the calendar under tomorrow’s nightlife section.) A young investigative reporter in Mexico tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during a performance of Keepers, a new play by Shaun Gant that starts at 8 PM at The Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $13. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets. All royalty gets irie during Royal Reggae Night, which features free pool plus reggae, dancehall and hip hop remixes spun by an array of DJs starting at 9 PM at the Palace. Free. Suckle on something extra juicy when Cincinnati’s Pomegranates plays indie rock with Austin’s Oh No Oh My at 9 PM at the Badlander. $5. Locals Velcro Kicks open. Give your uncle Frank the hookup with a night of folk and roots music
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when Minnesota’s Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank play the Top Hat at 9:30 PM. $3.
WEDNESDAY
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November
Bring your lunch and prepare for a discussion on “China’s Criminal Justice System: Modern Challenges,” a
A young investigative reporter in Mexico tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during a performance of Keepers, a new play by Shaun Gant that starts at 8 PM at The Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $13. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets. Hydrate your aural receptors by enjoying some rock with a shoegaze bent when Olympia, Wash.’s Broken Water plays at 8 PM sharp at the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $5, all ages. Mordecai, The Keys Knees and 10 Year Old Girlfriend open. (See Spotlight in this issue.)
Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 1958. Some famous students of TM include The Beatles and The Beach Boys. Be a psychedelic point man or woman when Davenport, Iowa’s Mondo Drag plays heavy psych rock/stoner rock at 9 PM at the Palace. $5. Locals Maria and American Falcon open. Get awed with burlesque, sword swallowing and vaudeville performances mixed with rock ‘n roll when California’s Yard Dogs Roadshow—a self-described “hobo cabaret” featuring a 13
SPOTLIGHT trans express
Trans-Lives: An Artistic Take on Gender Expression features paintings, photos and digital work by artists who identify as transgender, or gender diverse—the latter of which is someone who doesn’t identify themselves within the male and female gender binary. The artists hail from Missoula, and as far away as Maine, Texas, Israel, Australia, Britain and Russia.
WHAT: Trans-Lives: An Artistic Take on Gender Expression exhibit WHEN: Fri., Nov. 5, from 5–8 PM WHERE: Western Montana Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 202 HOW MUCH: Free
presentation by James Taylor that begins at noon in the Mansfield Center Conference Room, on the fourth floor of the Mansfield Library. Free. Visit umt.edu/mansfield.
nightlife Sweep yourself into some stunning arias when the UM Opera Theater performs Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: Trouble at the Opera!, which features scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, West Side Story, and other tales, and begins at 7:30 PM in UM’s Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. $10/$5 students and seniors. 243-6880.
quite poignant, and speaks volumes to the hardships Rouille has had to face. Bree Sutherland, an exhibiting artist and coordinator for the show—whose photo, Stamped in Time, is pictured—says one of the biggest goals of the exhibit is to educate the public about the diversity that exists within the trans community and the community at large. “It really pushes the idea that people are different and that being different is okay, and to celebrate your difference rather than to shun your difference,” she says. The opening for the exhibit is also being held in conjunction with—and in honor of—the Montana Transgender Day of Recognition (MTDR), an annual event at UM on Nov. 17 that celebrates the transgender community through activities like a film screening and open forum. Here’s something else to note: The opening reception is also a fundraiser for the MTDR, and proceeds go toward the nonprofit. —Ira Sather-Olson
Go ahead and guffaw ‘til it hurts when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Mel Brooks’ hit musical The Producers, at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $18/$15 children. Call 728-PLAY or visit mctinc.org for tickets. You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but neither will help you emit that high lonesome sound every Wed., when the Old Post Pub hosts a Pickin’ Circle at 9 PM. Free. The answer to this week’s trivia question: Maharishi M a h e s h Yo g i i n t r o d u c e d
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Keep your wallet happy when the Sustainable Business Council presents its Sustainability Shot Series lecture on “10 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Costs,” a talk geared towards businesses that features a presentation from Russ Hellem of Energetechs, with refreshments at 5:30 PM, followed by the talk at 6, at The Loft of Missoula, 119 W. Main St. Free. Call 824-7336. Do your own thing when author Chris Guillebeau signs and hosts a presentation for his book The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World, starting at 7 PM at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 721-2881. A young investigative reporter in Mexico tries to sniff out where her missing husband is during a performance of Keepers, a new play by Shaun Gant that starts at 8 PM at The Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $13. Visit keeperstickets.com for tickets.
Transgender folks don’t exactly have it easy here in America. They’re often misunderstood and stigmatized by society at large, and this show aims to change that with a mix of art and education.
Many of the pieces examine the entire scope of the trans experience, from everyday life, to the process of physical transition from male to female, or female to male. Other works highlight the raw emotion and pain that a transgender or gender diverse person experiences. One prime example of this is by Portland, Maine-based artist Gavin Rouille. It’s a picture of Rouille titled “Hiding My Pride” that features superimposed text that says, “I Told My Mom I Want To Cut My Tits Off. She Told Me She Will Always Be Proud To Call Me Her Daughter.” It’s
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member cast—performs at 9 PM at the Top Hat. $18/$16 advance.
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If you can’t read this, perhaps you’re simply pre-literate, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program for babes up to 36 months at 10:30 AM every Thu., Fri. and Tue. Free. Call 721-BOOK.
Don’t be surprised if you smell something slightly phishy or jammy when Mike Gordon (the bass player for Phish) performs a solo show at 8 PM at the Wilma Theatre. $20, with advance tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and ticketfly.com. Leap into a story about the life of a legendary ballet dancer and choreographer when the Downtown Dance Collective hosts a performance of Norman Allen’s Nijinsky’s Last Dance, at 8 PM at the collective, 121 W. Main St. $12, with a $5 student rush ticket sign-up at 7:30 PM. Call 541-7240. Keep it classy and retro when Brooklyn’s Class Actress plays electro pop with fellow Broolynites Small Black at 9 PM at the Palace. $5. Local artist Shahs opens, and celebrates a vinyl release. Put your horns out when Reverend Slanky and The Soulaphone Brass Band play funk at the Top Hat at 10 PM. $5. Well, you’re certainly not lacking for stuff to do this week, so I’ll keep it to the point: Go out and be the cultural guru you have always wanted to be and keep me in the loop by sending your event info by 5 PM on Fri., Nov. 7 to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Overlord c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367. You can also submit stuff online. Just head to the arts section of our website and scroll down a few inches and you’ll see a link that says “submit an event.”
MOUNTAIN HIGH P owder porn addicts, you’re in for a boot-strapping good time this week. On Fri., Nov. 5, the Wilma Theatre hosts an 8 PM screening of Toy Soldier Productions’ Come Find Us, a highdefinition ski and snowboard flick shot exclusively in Montana that features freestyle riders going wild on a number of different terrains. According to the Toy Soldiers’ website, the aim of this film is to put Montucky on the world map for freestyle skiing and snowboarding. And while I’ve only seen the trailer, I’d say they did a pretty darn good job achieving their
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4 Figure out how to get home when you’re lost in the vastness of the great outdoors during REI Missoula’s GPS Basics Course, which features an overview of the features and functions of a GPS unit, and begins at 7 PM at REI Missoula, 3275 N. Reserve St. Ste. K-2. Free. Visit rei.com/stores/72 to register and call 5411938 for more info.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 Keep others healthy by breaking a sweat and getting a running buzz during the Western Montana Oncology Nurses second annual Run for the Health of It, a 5K fun run/walk at The Women’s Club, 2105 Bow St., which begins with day-of registration at 8:30 AM, followed by the race at 10 AM. $20, with a free travel mug included, as well as raffle prizes given away after the race. All proceeds benefit the Montana Cancer Screening Program. Visit The Women’s Club, Peak Health and Wellness and Runner’s Edge for a registration form, or visit thewomensclub.com. Run with a fried gizzard on your mind during the 5K Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run for all ages that begins with registration at 10 AM, followed by the race at 11 AM, at UM’s Washington Grizzly Stadium. $15. Get high in more ways than one on your favorite local mountain during the Mount Sentinel Hill Climb, a race that starts at the “M” parking lot at the University of Montana and goes up to the top of the mountain, beginning with registration at 10 AM, followed by the race at 11 AM. $15, with a free ear warmer to boot, plus plenty of prizes. All proceeds benefit UM’s Triathlon Team. E-mail joshua.goldberg@umontana.edu for info. Keep your eyes on those winged things when the Five Valleys Audubon Society hosts a half-day field trip to look for winter birds at Maclay Flat, along the Bitterroot River. Meet at the Maclay Flat parking lot off Blue Mountain Road at 10 AM for this trip, which features two miles of walking and just might include seeing bald eagles, woodpeckers, and hawks, among other birds. Free. Call Larry at 549-5632 and visit fvamissoula.org. Do your duty to keep a popular hill looking as spiffy as can be when the Northern Rockies Chapter of Wildlands Restoration Volunteers presents a Waterworks Hill Trail Restoration Activity on the hill. You’ll remove salvaged sod from a new trail on the hill and put it on the old trail and shoulder of the new trail, among other activities. Visit wlrv.net/nrockies/ and click on “Projects” on the left side of the website
goal. I’m mostly impressed by the sheer skill of these riders—many are busting out insane flips and mind defying spins off of things like hand railings and snow jumps at regional ski hills. Not only that, but the film also includes shots of riders biffing it, too. But don’t just take my word for it. Head down to the Wilma and prepare to be wowed. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $8 advance at Gull Ski & Snowboard and Edge of the World. Visit toysoldierproductions.com to check out the smokin’ hot trailer.
to register for this free event. E-mail Graham at graham@wlrv.org. Trip out on the vastness of that thing called space during the Montana Natural History Center’s (MNHC) Saturday Discovery Evening: The November Night Sky, where you spend an evening gazing at the stars with members of the Western Montana Astronomical Association (WMAA), starting at 7 PM at the MNHC, 120 Hickory St. $2/free MNHC and WMAA members. Call 327-0405 and visit montananaturalist.org.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 Wear your dapperest attire and ride about town at a leisurely pace during Missoula’s inaugural Tweed Ride, a charity bike ride around town that begins at noon at McCormick Park. The ramble retires at 4 PM at Free Cycles, 732 S. First St. W., for libations, live music and prizes for best dressed, best hair and best bike. $8, with proceeds going to the Spirit at Play Early Child Program. Visit missoulatweedride.tumblr.com for details. Have a brew and eat some grub with your fellow Flathead cross-country skiers during the North Shore Nordic Club’s annual “Kick and Glide” party, which also features music by Brett Holmquist, plus a raffle and silent auction, starting at 6 PM at the Tamarack Brewing Company’s Ale House and Grill, 105 Blacktail Road in Lakeside. Free. Call Dave at 873-0783.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 8 Hang with a raptor lady and her winged friends when Kate Davis of Raptors of the Rockies hosts a presentation with her birds for the Flathead Audubon Society, at 7 PM in the Community Room of The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane in Kalispell. Free. Call 862-2386. Get the good word on that raptor that likes to fish when the Five Valleys Audubon Society presents “Ospreys in Western Montana: Past, Present and Future,” a talk on the natural history and ecology of the bird with UM bio science prof Erick Greene, starting at 7:30 PM in Room L14 of UM’s Gallagher Business Building. Free. Visit fvamissoula.org.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Bring a potluck dish, or a growler of barley soda, and hear about the upcoming cross-country ski season during the Missoula Nordic Ski Club’s annual meeting and banquet, which features a ski and equipment swap (with a suggested 10 percent donation to the club), a talk on the club’s upcoing plans, plus a presentation from Missoula Marathon winner Kiefer Hahn, starting at 6 PM at the Stensrud Building, 314 N. First St. W. Free. Visit missoulanordic.org.
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Ayers carves out a space in the underground art world by Erika Fredrickson
People who have lived in Missoula long enough to been doing a lot more of it and so this is kind of a big deal everything like, ‘Oh that paint is cracking in a cool way.’ It’s amazing what you can find.” recall the emergence of Nirvana and Soundgarden proba- for me to put on a solo show.” One of Ayers’ favorite textures was one she created in Ayers’ work focuses on texture. She built a personal bly remember Anneke Ayers as one of the first female library of different surfaces on her computer—pictures of the old-fashioned, DIY fashion. Experimenting with one of snowboarders on Snowbowl’s slopes. “I want to say I was maybe the second or third girl up old paint, wallpaper, metals and textiles—that she uses to the UM copy machines one day, she cranked the toner at Snowbowl to be on a snowboard,” says Ayers. “I realized layer her art. In one drawing, a comic-styled girl leans back level to its max and then made a copy without putting anything onto the glass. the other day that I’ve been snow“I did a copy of the glass, of how boarding for about 23 years and, it’s dirty it was with all the scratches and funny, it’s such a part of everyday life everything,” she says. “It turned out now but it wasn’t that way then. That to be one of the coolest, grungiest small group of snowboarders was realtextures I got just by playing with the ly tight.” darkness of the toner. It’s one of Back in those days snowboarding those great textures that I actually was just another aspect to the alternapull from quite often.” tive culture of the late 1980s and early Ayers’ solo show will be the first 1990s, which included grunge music time she’s really combined the skills and fashion, skateboarding, tattoos she learned in the media arts proand graffiti. At the time, Ayers wasn’t gram with the drawing and painting heavy into making art, but she was she’s flirted with over the years. Using taken by the do-it-yourself aesthetic of Photoshop to layer her textures and it, and that led her to draw postcards, drawings allows for easy readjusting. doodle designs and cartoons, and “The cool thing about digital draw up one-off T-shirt designs for her media, I have to admit, is I may not friends. like something and all I have to do is “I grew up around art, but I didn’t click a button,” she says. “I can turn it do art for a really long time,” she says. off and on, I can move it to the left or “I was busy snowboarding and travelmove it to the right. But it can also ing all over but I was always doodling. make you feel really indecisive.” Art was always there, but it was never After she begins adding watercolin the foreground, and so, comparaor, paint and ink, however, the whole tively speaking, I haven’t done a lot of process becomes much more of a art. What I did do, I never copied and commitment. I almost always gave it away.” “There was one where I was kind Over the years, things have of overworking it with ink and paint,” changed for Ayers. For one thing, she she says. “I knew that at some point has replaced her skateboard and snowthe paper was going to literally start board magazines with underground disintegrating, and so there’s a point art and culture magazines—like where I can’t do more without Juxtapoz–that feature the kind of destroying it. I have to step back.” street, psychedelic and lowbrow art of Snowboarding isn’t really at the the underground commix movement forefront of Ayers’ life these days, reminiscent of her former rebellious though in some ways she’s satiated snowboarding days. her sporting needs by taking up “It’s like the documentary skateboarding (after breaking several Beautiful Losers, which is about a bones in her early 20s) and becoming group of artists who were into the a Hellgate Rollergirl as a founding grungy skateboard lifestyle,” she says. member of the Missoula league. “I’m definitely influenced by that art.” Getting into the art part of underAyers, now 34, has also started ground life is something she’s just making art more deliberately, and beginning to explore seriously, which earning a spot in local exhibits. She’s Anneke Ayers grew up in the snowboarding culture of the late 1980s means she gets to learn from the subbeen chosen on a couple of occasions when underground art was a prominent part of the scene. Ayers’ upcomculture artists that have come before as an artist for the Montana Skatepark ing mixed media show includes texture pieces—like the untitled work her and think about how to keep it Association’s annual On Deck skateabove—which combine her subculture aesthetics with media arts skills. fresh. board auction, featuring art done on “Like, spray paint,” she says. “I skateboard decks. She exhibited some love using spray paint, but it’s a little of her multimedia work in a 2008 joint art show at Betty’s Divine for First Friday. Last year, she on a bed wearing underwear created from one of the pho- overused in some pop art. I kind of have to think, ‘Do I graduated from the University of Montana’s media arts tos. Some of the textures she pulls from online and others really want to put a big splatter on it?’ And then you have to do what feels right.” program and started really delving into multimedia cre- she collected from photos she took herself. Anneke Ayers holds a reception for her mixed “I can’t tell you how many brick walls or weird stains ations that utilize digital collage finished with ink and watercolor—art pieces she’ll be featuring in her first solo I’ve photographed,” says Ayers. “I have a nice camera but media art show at Butterfly Herbs Friday, Nov. 5, at 5 sometimes even my cell phone works. As embarrassing as PM. Free. art show opening this week at Butterfly Herbs. “I’ve been self-conscious about my art so I’d always it is, I’ll be sitting in a bathroom and see a stain on the ceilgive it away like it’s not a big deal,” says Ayers. “But I’ve ing, and I’ll be like ‘click’. Once you start, you see it in efredrickson@missoulanews.com
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Free Moral Agents Control This
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Isaiah “Ikey” Owens plays keyboard and synth for prog rock supergroup The Mars Volta, and his side project, Free Moral Agents, dabbles in similar frenetic math rhythms. On Agents’ sophomore album, Mendee Ichikawa’s vocals range from stormy to ethereal, but she almost always sounds like a mythical goddess prescribing the fate of the world from the clouds. “Systole” begins with haunted house keyboards before breaking into a dreamy gallop fortified by beats that seem to imply unrest on the brink of a riot. In “Gem From a Broken Rock,” the details of Owens’ talents come through as his electronic contraptions evoke planes flying overhead, stars sparkling (if that actually made a sound) and windy torrents.
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Canadian hip-hop duo Pigeon Hole climbs aboard the H.M.S. Reminiscin’ on this debut. As members o f Va n c o u v e r, B C ’ s Sweatshop Union, Dusty Melo and Marmalade clearly aren’t newbies. “Voodoo” reintroduces the rappers with a slow and low tempo, boasting spare, fastidious production, which smacks of 1992—I’m talking spot-on homages to Dre, RZA and DJ Muggs. As a couple of crackers straight out of Canada, Pigeon Hole knows they’ve got to drop some names and dole out some props, and they’re
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Considering Lazerbeak (aka Aaron Mader) is a producer with the Minneapolis indie hip-hop powerhouse known as the Doomtree Collective, it would stand to reason that this would be a block-rocking instrumental album. What we have here, though, is completely unexpected. Legend Recognize Legend is an indie pop record that features Mader’s airy vocals mixed with hip-hop rhythms, acoustic guitar, synths and strings. It feels like you’re listening to a band or a mini-orchestra rather than a dude who arranged everything on a computer. The brightest moments include “Let It Go,” a song about facing death, which features booming timpani
Pomegranates One of Us
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Much like the band’s namesake fruit, I often found this album tough to get into. Let’s forget about extended metaphors and talk about how the album spends half its time in Hades and half on Earth. The title track trickles to life with wonderfully weird reverberating guitars that set a let’s-do-a-‘J’-andeat-this-Chunky mood before some dirty bass and sticksure drums bump the song to life like a cop billy-club-
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Surprising elements can be as small as a couple of duck-like quacking chords or as big as an entire song that seems like a tribute to Dido’s “Thank You.” As one might expect in such experiments, there are some missteps. Opener “North is Red,” for instance, sounds like a mystical parade through far off Asian lands until the mood is deflated by an assault of free jazz horn soloing. Failed attempts aside, the album’s alchemic qualities produce the feel of an epic journey with mapless roads through mercurial landscapes. (Erika Fredrickson) Free Moral Agents plays the Palace Friday, Nov. 5, at 9 PM, with 2Mex, Joey & the Enkrypted Rainbeau and Angel Dust. $5. doin’ it and doin’ it well on “Looptape.” With rhymes describing the duo’s backstory, the song recalls how Pigeon Hole—and those of a certain age—came to know hip hop. Featuring mellow horns, a Biggie sample and lines like, “Doggystyle was a favorite even though Mom and Dad hated it,” this jam demonstrates an exceptional ability to take us back in the day, perhaps for a trip to Ole’s for a 40 ounce. “Light Show” continues the fine beats and potent lyrics but from there the appeal wanes as do the nostalgic rhymes. Much as I’d rather hear a cover band play “Separate Ways” at a wedding than listen to originals, I’d rather Pigeon Hole go way back when times were simpler and stick to reminiscing. ( Jason McMackin) Dusty Melo, Marmalade and Sweatshop Union play the Top Hat Saturday, Nov. 6, at 10 PM, with Tahjbo and Shaymlusly Elliterate. $10. rhythms and either French horns or trumpets. “Cannon Falls” ups the ante with a hefty chorus of vocalists, a danceable beat and lyrics about floating down rivers and flying in spaceships. Mader’s compositional talent—along with contributions from the Doomtree Collective—is what makes this a full-bodied affair. Every plucked, bowed, blown or sung note breathes easy and fits nicely within each track, like a well executed piece of classical music. (Ira SatherOlson) Lazerbeak plays the Palace Sunday, Nov. 7, at 9 PM with other members of the Doomtree Collective and Slopstar. $8. bing your van door. This is good stuff, featuring catchy breakdowns and hooky single-note guitar riffing The Edge made famous and followers Modest Mouse and Coldplay have, well, ruined. What makes the Pomegranates exceptional is the whirling dervish of backing guitars that builds a wall of sound bordering on sensory overload. Alas, it isn’t until the penultimate “Skull Cakin’” when the energy rebounds. The middle tracks lack pizzazz and direction and seemingly drift in a mid-tempo sea of sameness: reverb, echo and vocals whispered into Mr. Microphone, an albatross of faux-emoting. Hades indeed. Even though the Pomegranates aren’t easy to unwrap, they’re worth a bite. (Jason McMackin) Pomegranates plays the Badlander Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 9 PM with Oh No Oh My and Velcro Kicks. $5.
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result in makeshift sleeping arrangements; and plenty of non-stop chatter from a guy who seems to be obliviousness personified, but harbors some inner pain. Of course, Phillips isn’t nearly the sentimentalist John Hughes is, which makes Due Date a slightly strange concoction. Despite Peter’s omnipresent Bluetooth earpiece in early scenes, Downey isn’t play-
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But, as Due Date now reminds us, give credit where credit is due: If ever there were a formula that has proven its durability, it’s the odd-couple road comedy. From It Happened One Night (and its more modern revisiting, The Sure Thing) to Midnight Run and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, there’s something undeniably effective about throwing a pair of mismatched souls together on a cross-country journey of simmering loathing evolving into affection. And when those mismatched souls are Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis—even when the structure supporting them is sometimes shaky—it’s hard to resist. First we’ve got to manufacture a scenario by which our protagonists are stuck with one another, and director/co-writer Todd Phillips (The Hangover) comes up with a doozey. Architect Peter Highman (Downey) is returning to Los Angeles from a business trip in Atlanta; on the plane, he encounters Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), a weird would-be actor. One awkward impromptu conversation about terrorism later, Peter has been subdued by an air marshal, removed from the plane without his wallet and put on a no-fly list. So with no ID or money, his only way back home in time for the scheduled C-section delivery of his first child is bumming a ride with someone else in a similar no-fly predicament: Ethan. As is fairly typical of these scenarios, the tension in the pairing is created by teaming up an uptight Type-A (in this case, Downey’s Peter) with a more unpredictable free spirit (Galifianakis’ Ethan)—and there’s an almost instant chemistry in the way Peter takes a disliking to the spaced-out Ethan. It’s a different dynamic than, for example, Steve Martin’s workaholic businessman and John Candy’s eager-to-please traveling salesman in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but you can see Phillips working from a similar grab-bag of comedic scenarios: an automotive disaster that takes place while the responsible guy is dozing; failed credit cards that
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ing the traditional Guy Who Needs to Learn What Really Matters. He’s more afflicted with profound anger-management issues, presumably inspired by the tale he tells Ethan about being abandoned by his father. But Phillips doesn’t really turn Due Date into a neatand-tidy learning experience for Peter, which winds up being both bracing and vaguely unsatisfying. We may not be able to predict to the minute exactly when Peter is going to soften and embrace his one-time nemesis, but we also can’t quite get a handle on the sweeping arcs of his emotional pendulum. Of course, that doesn’t matter nearly as much when you’re spending 90 minutes in consistent bursts of laughter. Galifianakis gets to play most of the most outrageous and absurd moments—whether it’s casually masturbating himself to sleep in the passenger seat next to Peter or doing the world’s worst “screen test” of a football coach giving his team a halftime pep talk—and he’s terrific in his naïve obliviousness to the fact that other people operate under a different set of rules. Downey also nails his best scenes, including Peter’s unconventional disciplining of an annoying child, and every time he needs to unload a litany of blistering threats to his perpetually irritating companion. It’s a bit of a disappointment that Due Date can’t build to a more effective climax, either from a comedic or an emotional standpoint; it feels more like it’s running out of steam rather than coming to a conclusion. But what happens on the way to that ending shows that odd couplings are still comedy gold. Two talents like Galifianakis and Downey probably would have had to try harder to make a time-tested concept like Due Date fail than they had to work to make it succeed. Due Date opens at the Carmike 10 Friday, Nov. 5. arts@missoulanews.com
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No delight Milton Glaser documentary needs a redesign by Dave Loos
I feel like I just spent 76 minutes in the basement of my grandparent’s old house. They lived in that house for over 40 years before finally moving out more than a decade ago, but I remember it well, especially the basement: The 1970s-style wood paneling, the brown shag carpeting, the gun cases, the stuffed marlin and sailfish above the mantle and, of course, the bar, all
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of it punctuated by a musty odor that included hints of smoke from that distant time when cigars and cigarettes were still acceptable indoors. Artist Milton Glaser would feel right at home in that room, though he’d probably make a comment or two about the lack of any memorable artwork. He’d regale guests with stories about his legendary career in the graphic design world while drinking a vodka gimlet, talk about all the famous people he’s worked with, throw in a line about the “important” pro-bono work he’s doing and then invariably return to all the legendary things he’s done. At some point he would light up a cigar and probably tell a dirty joke or two. I don’t mean to be too harsh here. Glaser seems like a nice enough man, and his influence in the graphic design field over the last half century is obviously immense. But Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight, which documents his 60-year career, fails on a number of levels to effectively tell his story. I can’t decide whether it’s a monumental act of hubris gone awry, or just an artistic and creative failure, which, given that the subject is an artist, would be both sad and ironic. I think it’s more the latter, though it’s unclear how much Glaser was behind the making of his own documentary. He’s not listed in any of the credits, but it’s still hard to shake the feeling that the film is something of a retirement gift to the man who is most famous for giving us the “I (heart) New York” slogan. It’s as if Glaser flipped through the rolodex (and this is a man who definitely still uses a rolodex), picked out all the
former clients and colleagues who owe him a favor or two and asked them to be in the documentary and say something nice. The result, unfortunately, is a sycophantic puff piece in which the worst thing anyone utters about the star subject is a former co-worker who rolls his eyes and says, “Milton loves to do lunch.” Even Glaser, who co-founded New York Magazine in 1968, can’t help himself. We hear from him about how well known he became in Europe and South America, about how wonderful it is that he takes time to mentor young artists, and about how he’s a real man of the people for his refusal to work in an enclosed office, but rather at a desk among all his employees. Despite this, To Inform and Delight still could have been salvaged were it even a marginally technically adept documentary. The film was released last year, but everything about it feels so out-of-date that I would have believed it if told it came out in 1988—and I still would have criticized the amateurish feel to it all. Between the horrendous elevator jazz soundtrack, the choreographed “chance” meetings between Glaser and various friends and co-workers, and the B-roll footage of Milton strolling around New York City in a white fedora, To Inform and Delight strays dangerously close to mockumentary territory for almost the entirety of the film. Plus, just what restaurant in Manhattan do Glaser and his old pals hang out in where they are still allowed to smoke at the table? Everything here feels like a time warp. But worse than that, the paint-by-numbers style of pacing and editing does a serious disservice to a man who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Obama last year. While much of Glaser’s work feels outdated in 2010, including the several fonts he invented for various marketing campaigns and other logos that look straight out of 1982, the man was an undisputed visionary of his time. The insert poster for Bob Dylan’s 1967 Greatest Hits album is iconic for good reason. So why then, do we get a film about Glaser that unfolds so conventionally? There isn’t an artistic risk anywhere in site. Where, as the 81-year-old Glaser himself might ask, is the inspiration? The directorial debut of Wendy Keys is, unfortunately, a lazy one. Milton Glaser might be of a different era, but there’s no good reason why the film about him should be as well. Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight screens at the Wilma Theatre as part of the Big Sky Film Series Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 PM. Free.
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NOW PLAYING DESPICABLE ME Funny guys Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett and Ken Jeong (he’s the naked dude from the trunk in The Hangover) lend their voices to this animated 3-D comedy about an evildoer’s plan to steal the moon. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 2:40 and 7:25, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 3:35 and 7. HEREAFTER If there is a God in heaven, the dreamy Matt Damon will be waiting for all of us once we pass through the pearly gates. In this Clint Eastwood drama, however, Damon simply has a special connection to the afterlife. Carmike 10: 4, 7 and 9:55, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat.–Sun. matinees
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LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA’HOOLE This 3-D animated adventure is based on the popular Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky. Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) directs, which may or may not be a good thing. Carmike 10 in 2-D: 4:20, 7:05 and 9:40, with an additional Fri. show at 12:15 AM, no 7:05 show on Thu., and Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:40. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:10, 5:05 and 9:40 and Mon.–Thu. at 1 and 9:15. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT This prototypical date flick stars Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up) and Josh Duhamel as two single adults forced to take care of an orphaned toddler after their mutual best friends die. It’s like Three Men and a Baby, only if Tom Selleck and Steve Guttenberg had eyes for each other. Carmike 10: 4:10, 7:05 and 9:45, with additional Fri. show at 12:15 AM, and Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:40 Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1:20, 4:10, 7:10 and 9:40, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight. THE OTHER GUYS The latest incarnation of the buddy cop film stars nerdy Will Ferrell and hotheaded Mark Wahlberg as
Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:20. Village 6: 7:10 and 9:50, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1:20 and 4:25. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:55, 4, 6:55 and 9:40, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1, 4, 6:55 and 9:40. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4:15, 7 and 9:10, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:45. SAW 3D The seventh film from this slasher franchise promises to be “the final chapter.” Jigsaw is dead. Long live Jigsaw. Carmike 10: 5:30, 7:45 and 10, with an additional Fri. show at 12:15 AM, and Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1 and 3:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15 and 9:30, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:05, 4, 7:15 and 9:30. SECRETARIAT Another remarkable sports saga brought to screen, only this one involves a horse. Diane Lane and John Malkovich star in Disney’s “based on real events” tale of the improbable 1973 Triple Crown winner. Carmike 10: 4:05, 7:10 and 10, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.-Sun. at 12:35, 3:25, 6:40 and 9:25, with a Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 1, 3:45, 6:40 and 9:25. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4, 6:50 and 9:20, with Fri.-Sun. matinees at 1:30. SUZANNE SOMERS BREAKTHROUGH TOUR The actress perhaps best known for her roles on shows like “Three’s Company”—and most recently, for her controversial views on medical treatments—hits the screen for a talk on things like “anti-aging medicine” and “doctors who are curing cancer.” Carmike 10: Thu. only at 7:30.
He doesn’t want the Tea Party to take over either. Megamind opens Friday at the Carmike 10.
Grierson Trust British Documentary Awards. Wilma Theatre: nightly at 7 and 9, with Sun. matinees at 1 and 3. MEGAMIND No lack of star power in this animated 3D comedy: Will Farrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Ben Stiller and UM grad J.K. Simmons lend their voices to the story of a villain who conquers his nemesis only to find that life has no point without someone to fight. Carmike 10: 4, 4:55, 7:15 and 9:35, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 12:15, 1:20 and 2:35. Village 6 in 2D: 7:15 and 9:35, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 12:15, 2:35 and 4:55. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at noon, 1, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45, 6, 7, 8:30 and 9:15, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 1, 2, 3:30, 4:30, 6, 7, 8:30 and 9:30. Stadium 14 in Kalispell in 2-D: Fri.–Sun. at 12:30, 3, 5:15, 7:30 and 9:45, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 1:30, 4, 6:30 and 9. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4:15, 7 and 9:10, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:45. Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4, 7 and 9.
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at 3 and no 9:10 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:30, 3:35, 6:35 and 9:25, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1, 3:50, 6:35 and 9:25.
mismatched NYPD partners fighting endless taunting from coworkers and, presumably, crime. Village 6: 7:25 and 9:50, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1:10 and 4:15.
IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Clinical depression works wonders for a 16-yearold boy stressed out by the daily rigors of being a teenager. Once he checks himself into a psych ward, the boy befriends fellow patient Zach Galifianakis and develops a crush on Emma Roberts. Wilma Theatre: nightly at 7 and 9, with no shows Fri., Mon. or Thu., and Sun. matinees at 1 and 3.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 The sequel to last year’s low-budget faux documentary—and box office hit—seems both inevitable and a terrible idea. Then again, if Jackass 3D merits a $50 million opening weekend, what do we know? Village 6: 7:15, 8 and 9:40 with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1, 1:50, 3:20, 4:40 and 5:40. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:25, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10 and 9:30, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 1, 3:20, 7:10 and 9:30. Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:15.
JACKASS 3D The boys from the cult MTV show return to the big screen—in 3-D, no less—to perform stunts that no sane or sober person should ever attempt in real life. Except that one with the outhouse—that one looks awesome. Carmike 10: 7:15 and 9:45, with an additional Fri. show at midnight. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20 and 9:35, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight and Mon.–Thu. at 1:20, 3:45, 7:20 and 9:35.
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RED When former black-ops agent Bruce Willis has his cozy retirement life threatened by a mysterious assassin, he decides to check on his old running mates, including Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich. Carmike 10: 4:25, 7:10 and 9:50, with an additional Fri. show at 12:15 AM, and
THE SOCIAL NETWORK Acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin (“The West Wing”) and celebrated director David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club) team up/friend each other to tell the controversial story of Facebook’s beginnings. Your privacy settings will not change if you go to see the film. Carmike 10: 4:15, 7 and 9:45, with an additional Fri. show at 12:15 AM, and Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Tue. at 1:10, 3:55, 6:50 and 9:35, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight. WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS In this sequel to Oliver Stone’s iconic ’80s hit, young trader Shia LaBeouf teams with dirty Wall Street trader Michael Douglas (who won an Oscar in the original) to capitalize on a crumbling global economy. Greed is still good, apparently. Village 6: 7 and 9:45, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1 and 4. Capsule reviews by Skylar Browning and Ira Sather-Olson. Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., Nov. 5. Show times and locations are subject to change or errors, despite our best efforts. Please spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities by calling ahead to confirm. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 10/Village 6–541-7469; Wilma–728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton–961-F I LM; S t a d i u m 14 i n K a l i s p e l l – 752 - 78 0 4 . Showboat in Polson, Entertainer in Ronan and Mountain in Whitefish–862-3130.
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LOST & FOUND WHEN PLUSH COMES TO SHOVE I fear I’ve already turned off the new guy I’m dating because of a ritual I can’t seem to give up. I sleep with a stuffed bunny. I’m in my mid30s, but I’ve had it since childhood, and I just find sleeping with it comforting. For the first month of dating this guy, I didn’t bring it to bed. But now that I’m feeling more relaxed with him, I grab for it after we’ve finished our intimate stuff. He seems rather unimpressed, to say the least. The other night, he said something like “Now, how old are you again?” Is this something I need to stop doing, or something that somebody who cares about me should just accept? —Can’t Let Go Of Floppy
I’m online dating again, but I’m now a vegetarian and gluten intolerant. Should I mention this in my profile, or just break the news gently on our first date? I think I can accept a man who eats meat. (I’d say my desire to find a great guy is greater than my fear of the occasional bloody steak on the barbeque.) But, is it reasonable to request a man who only eats meat once or twice a day, four times a week, max? —Animal Lover Why did the Tofurkey cross the road? Of course, to beg somebody to eat it. And, of course, they had to call that vegan dessert “Soy Delicious,” yet nobody has to sell steak by calling it “Steak Delicious.” Not surprisingly, there are a lot of animal lovers out there who especially love animals with a side of potatoes. Can you sit across from one while he tears into a nice, juicy piece of cow, and are you really looking forward to that long, slow, hamburger-flavored kiss goodnight? You do say you “think” you can accept a man who eats meat, but that’s about wanting to widen your dating pool. Two sentences later, you’re narrowing it back down, suggesting that a meat-muncher should feel free to make you sick, disgusted, and morally outraged, but only “once or twice a day, four times a week, max.” Come on. If all you can stomach is a man who eats a diet fit for a sheep, say so in your profile. But, whatever you do, omit mention of specific dietary issues like gluten intolerance, or you’ll sound picky and annoying. And, quite frankly, nobody needs to know the intricacies of your bile duct or small intestine before the first date. As for news to break “gently” on the first date, that would be stuff like “I have five months to live,” not “I can’t eat wheat.” Don’t worry— nobody’s going to force-feed you a cookie. Just order your tofu patty “no bun,” and move on to finding out what you and your date have in common—beyond being the sort of people who not only stop and smell the flowers, but enjoy grazing on them afterward.
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Back when they couldn’t show sex in movies, they’d let you know it’d happened by showing a couple having drinks and kissing, then cut to one of them in bed smoking a cigarette—not sucking a thumb and cuddling a bunny. The guy you’re dating has an image of you in his mind—probably as a sophisticated, sexy, sensual adult woman. Surprise, surprise, after doing unspeakable things with you in bed, he finds it unsettling to see you spooning Floppy, and maybe worries for a moment that he just committed a crime. He might feel different if you just had the bunny on the shelf as a souvenir of your childhood. For a lot of guys, that’s no big deal. There are even some who’d be okay with the bunny in the bed—like the mid-level manager who attends Comic-Con in a Klingon suit and goes to sleep afterward in Spider-Man footsie pajamas. In psychology, a stuffed animal is a “transitional object”—a thing that helps a child work through his or her separation from Mommy. (It seems you and Mommy are running a few decades behind—something you and a therapist might give a look-see.) Like your current guy, a lot of guys will be turned off when, after sex, you turn away from them to make sleepies with your bunny. To give yourself the widest selection of dating partners, you’ll need a new bedtime ritual. My suggestion? Put Flops on a shelf and fall asleep thinking happy thoughts about how you’re making room for a very special new friend—one who might be missing fur on his head, but not because the neighbors’ dog used him as a chew-toy when you were 5.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): In Marcel Proust’s novel In Search of Lost Time, one of the characters makes a vulgar observation about the odd attractions that sometimes come over us human beings: “Anyone who falls in love with a dog’s behind will mistake it for a rose.” It’s my duty to point out that the opposite occurs, too. People may think a marvelous thing is worthless, and dislike it or ignore it as a result. Van Gogh’s paintings, for example: He sold only one while he was alive, although today his work is regarded as extraordinarily beautiful. My advice to you, Aries, is to avoid both of these errors in the coming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Poet Paul Eluard frequently fantasized and wrote about his dream woman, but he never actually found her. “The cards have predicted that I would meet her but not recognize her,” he said. So he contented himself with being in love with love. I think he made a sound decision that many of us should consider emulating. It’s a losing proposition to wait around hoping for a dream lover to show up in our lives, since no one can ever match the idealized image we carry around in our imagination. And even if there were such a thing as a perfect mate, we would probably not recognize that person, as Eluard said, because they’d be so different from our fantasy. Having said all that, Taurus, I’m happy to inform you that the next two months will be prime time for you to cultivate your connection with an imperfect beauty who’s good for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you begin treatment with a homeopathic doctor, his or her first task is to determine your “constitutional,” which is the remedy that serves as your fundamental medicine—the tonic you take to keep your system balanced and functioning smoothly. Mine used to be “aurum,” or gold, but due to certain shifts in my energy, my doctor ultimately changed it to “lac lupinum,” or wolf’s milk. After analyzing your astrological omens, I’m guessing that you might need a similar adjustment in the regimen that keeps you healthy. Your body’s needs seem to be evolving. Consider making some changes in the food you eat, the sleep you get, the exercise you do, and the love you stir up.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Freedom is in the unknown,” said philosopher John C. Lilly. “If you believe there is an unknown everywhere, in your own body, in your relationships with other people, in political institutions, in the universe, then you have maximum freedom.” I think this is the most important thought you could meditate on right now, Cancerian. You are close to summoning the magic that would allow you to revel in what’s unknown about everything and everyone you love. And that would dramatically invigorate your instinct for freedom.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The first time I ever planted a garden was last summer. It wasn’t easy. The soil in my backyard was hard clay that I could barely penetrate with a shovel. Luckily, a helpful clerk at the garden store revealed a solution: gypsum. All I had to do was pour the white powder on my intransigent dirt and wet it down for a few days. The stuff performed as advertised on the package: It “worked like millions of tiny hoes,” loosening the heavy clay. A week later I was able to begin planting. In the coming days, Leo, I think you could benefit from the metaphorical equivalent of a million tiny hoes. You’ve got to break down a hard surface to create a soft bed for your seeds.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Recent research suggests that yawning raises alertness, enhances cognitive awareness, reduces stress, and strengthens the part of the brain that feels empathy. Andrew Newburg, M.D. goes so far as to recommend that you regularly induce yawns. He says it helps you solve problems, increases your efficiency, and intensifies your spiritual experiences. (Read more here: http://bit.ly/YawnGenius.) So here’s my advice, Virgo. During the current phase of your astrological cycle—which is a time when self-improvement activities are especially favored—you should experiment with recreational yawning.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check out this haiku by Mizuhara Shuoshi, translated from the Japanese by William J. Higginson: “stuck in a vase / deep mountain magnolia / blossoms open.” Does that remind you of anyone? It should. I think it pretty much sums up your current situation. More accurately, it captures the best possible scenario you can strive to achieve, given your circumstances. Yes, there are limitations you have to deal with right now: being in the vase. And yet there’s no reason you can’t bloom like a deep mountain magnolia.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Technorati, a search engine for blogs, says there are well over 100 million blogs on the Internet, and that figure doesn’t include millions of Chinese language blogs. So self-expression is thriving on a global scale, right? Not exactly. Most blogs—the estimate is 94 percent—have not been updated for at least four months. In accordance with the current astrological indicators, Scorpio, I expect you to do something about this problem. Refresh your blog in the coming week, or consider launching one if you don’t have one. But don’t stop there. Use every other way you can imagine to show the world who you are. Be articulate and demonstrative and revelatory.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I think you can handle more hubbub and uproar than you realize. I also suspect you’re capable of integrating more novelty, and at a faster rate, than the members of all the other signs of the zodiac. That’s why I think you should consider interpreting what’s happening in your life right now as “interesting adventures” instead of “disorienting chaos.” The entire universe is set up to help you thrive on what non-Sagittarians might regard as stressful.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Dear Rob: My boyfriend’s heart is in the right place. He likes to give me flowers. The only trouble is, the bouquets he brings are homely. A recent batch was a hodgepodge of blue delphiniums, white carnations, and red geraniums. Is there any way to steer him in a more aesthetically correct direction without deflating his tender kindness? - Unsatisfied Capricorn.” Dear Unsatisfied: In my astrological opinion, one of the tasks you Capricorns should be concerned with right now is learning to love the gifts that people want to give you. Maybe at a later date you can start training them to provide you with exactly what you want. But for the moment, it won’t kill you to simply welcome and celebrate their generosity.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your new vocabulary word for the week is “skookum,” a term from the Chinook Indians that is still used in some parts of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. My astrological colleague Caroline Casey says it means “in cahoots with good spirits” and “completely made for the job.” Wikipedia suggests that when you’re skookum, you’ve got a clear purpose and are standing in your power spot. According to my reading of the omens, Aquarius, these definitions of skookum fit you pretty well right now. (P.S. When skookum is used to describe food, it means delicious and hearty, which could definitely be applied to you if you were edible.)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the coming days, it’s crucial for you to be spontaneous but not rash. Do you know the distinction? Read the words of psychologist Abraham Maslow: “Spontaneity (the impulses from our best self) gets confused with impulsivity and acting-out (the impulses from our sick self), and there is then no way to tell the difference.” Be sure you stay true to the vitalizing prompts arising from your inner genius, Pisces—not the distorted compulsions erupting from your inner maniac.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MISSOULA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on November 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to consider an emergency ordinance and an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Section 13.04.020 titled “Connection to public sanitary sewer upon property transfer – Required” to all the City Engineer to grant an additional time extension to allow for the connection to coincide with another scheduled city or private construction project. For further information, contact Kevin Slovarp, City Engineer at 552-6099. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. A copy of the ordinance is on file in the City Clerk office. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein CMC, City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to consider a resolution to annex and zone City and UM parcels consisting of the City’s Mount Sentinel Open Space Lands and the portion of UM land with the Field House and M trail as well as a smaller parcel owned by the University that is contiguous. The property is located in the southeast quadrant of the City and annexing the area into the City of Missoula boundary and zone the property OP-1 Open Space, OP-2 Open and Resource Lands and OP-3 Public and Institutional Lands. Parcel 1 is currently unzoned and upon annexation is proposed to be zoned as OP-1 (Open Space). Parcels 2 and 3 are currently zoned C-A1 (Open and Resource) and upon annexation is proposed to be zoned as OP-2 (Open and Resource). Parcel 4 is currently zoned as CRR1 (Low Density Residential) and upon annexation is proposed to be zoned as OP-1 (Open Space). Parcels 5-8 are currently zoned as C-O1 (Public Lands and Institutions) and upon annexation is proposed to be zoned as OP-3 (Open Land). A copy of the resolution with a map of these parcels is on file and available for public viewing in the City Clerk office. For further information, contact Carla Krause, Public Works, at 552-6348. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT INVITATION TO BID AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MISSOULA, MONTANA Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by the Missoula County Airport Authority at the Airport Terminal Conference Room for the construction of “Airport Improvements” to include the following: Construction of a New Air Traffic Control Tower This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials and labor to complete this project. Bids must be sealed and delivered to: Missoula County Airport Authority, 5225 Highway 10 West, Missoula, MT 59808 at or before 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, November 23,
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2010, and marked “Bid for Airport Improvements at the Missoula International Airport.” The bidder’s name, address and state Contractor’s Registration Number shall appear in the lower left hand corner of the envelope. All bids must be accompanied by lawful monies of the United States or a Cashier’s Check, a Certified Check, Bid Bond, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, drawn and issued by a National Banking Association located in the State of Montana, or by any Banking Corporation incorporated under the Laws of the State of Montana, in an amount equal to not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid, payable to the order of the Missoula County Airport Authority as liquidated damages in the event said successful bidder shall fail or refuse to execute the contract in accordance with the terms of his bid. After a contract is awarded, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a separate Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract. Plans, specifications, bidding and contract forms may be inspected at the Airport Director’s Office – Missoula International Airport, or at offices of the consulting engineer, MorrisonMaierle, Inc., at 1 Engineering Place, Helena, Montana; 315 N. 25th Street, Suite 102, Billings, Montana; 2880 Technology Blvd West., Bozeman, Montana; 1321 8th Avenue North, Suite 104, Great Falls, Montana; or 3011 Palmer Street, Missoula, Montana. Copies of these documents may be obtained from the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 3011 Palmer Street, Missoula, Montana 59803 – Phone: (406) 542-8880, on the payment of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125.00) non-refundable, for each complete set. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. The Contractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor as referenced in the Contract. Contractors and any subcontractors doing work on this project will require registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-800-556-6694. Contractors are required to have been registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding on this project. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications. The Bidder is required to submit a Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (included in the Proposal form). A Contractor having 50 or more employees and his subcontractors having 50 or more employees and who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the specifications. To be eligible for award each bidder must comply with the affirmative action requirements which are contained in these specifications. The proposed contract is under subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions. The Missoula County Airport Authority has established an overall DBE goal for the year. Under this contract, the Airport Authority is adopting a raceneutral means of facilitating DBE participation. The bidder shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The bidder shall carry out all applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts As required by 49 CFR Part 26, the Airport Authority is required to create a bidders list, consisting of information about all DBE and nonDBE firms that bid or quote on DOTassisted contracts. The purpose of this requirement is to allow use of the bid-
der’s list approach to calculating future overall DBE goals. As per the requirements of the Proposal section, all Prime Bidders submitting bids on this project must submit, with their bid, a list including the name, address, and DBE/non-DBE status of all subcontractors and suppliers that bid or quote for work under this contract. Failure to provide this information, as outlined in the Proposal section, will make the bidder non-responsive and not eligible for award of the contract. This contract will be funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Therefore, award of the Contract by the Sponsor will be made subject to concurrence of FAA. Bidders may not withdraw Proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. The pre-bid conference is hereby established at 10:00 a.m. (local time) Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Airport Terminal Conference Room, Missoula International Airport. A tour of the work site at the Missoula International Airport will be conducted following the pre-bid conference. Signed: /s/ Cris Jensen Airport Director Missoula County Airport Authority MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-10-493 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE OF SALE. ESSEX VENTURES, LLP; DAVID A. TRIPP; THE WEEKS ALASKA COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST; KTM, LLC; FLOYD C. BOSSARD; MARGARET J. BOSSARD; J&MC, L.L.P.; C. RUSSELL BROOKS; GRACE M. BROOKS; RICHARD C. BOSSARD AND MARGARET B. BOSSARD REVOCABLE TRUST; and SWAN LANDING, LLP, Plaintiffs, vs. BONNIE G. SNAVELY; MILODRAGOVICH, DALE, STEINBRENNER & NYGREN, P.C.; SULLIVAN, TABARACCI & RHOADES, P.C.; DOUGLAS MILLER; YELLOWSTONE FLY, LLC; KEITH B. ST. JOHN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ROBINSON SNAVELY; and NANCY L. ISSERLIS, CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR THE ESTATE OF BONNIE G. SNAVELY DEBTOR IN CASE NO. 07-11283 U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. Defendants. TO BE SOLD at Sheriff’s Sale on November 18, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Missoula County Courthouse, located at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana, the following real property: Parcel I: Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 3554, a tract of land located in the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9, Township 13 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana. Parcel II: Tract B of Certificate of Survey No. 939, a tract of land located in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana. This sale is to be to the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy a judgment of $3,588,883.17, together with interest accruing at 15% per year, from August 25, 2010, and continuing until the date of sale, together with associated costs, fees and attorney’s fees. This sale is being held in accordance with MCA 25-13-704(1), upon Writ of Execution entered in the Missoula County District Court Cause No. DV 10-493, and issued October 8, 2010. DATED this 28th day of October, 2010. /s/ MICHAEL R. McMEEKIN Sheriff of Missoula County, Montana By Patrick A. Turner, Deputy MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed with the County Commissioners requesting to abandon that certain county road specifically described as: Fourth Street, located in Section 27,
Township 12 N, Range 17 W in the East Clinton Addition Subdivision From E. Mullan Road To Alley between Block 3, Lot 7 and Block 4, Lot 1 And further described in the Road Book of the Missoula County Department of Public Works Surveying Division and shown on the attached Exhibit as: Encroachment Survey, E Clinton (For more information, please see petition on file in the Clerk & Recording office at 200 West Broadway, 2nd floor, Missoula, MT.) The abandonment of this county road is necessary and advantageous for the following reasons: 1. 4th Street has no signage and is not maintained by the county 2. Improvements have been made and paid for by the Lorenzos 3. We (the Lorenzos) wish to make further improvements at our expense. A PUBLIC HEARING on the above requested abandonment will be held before the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., Room 201, Missoula County Courthouse. Interested parties are requested to be present at that time to be heard for or against the granting of this petition. Written protest will be accepted by the Commissioners’ Office, Room 204, Missoula County Courthouse, prior to the hearing date. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier Clerk & Recorder /Treasurer By Kim Cox Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder 200 W. Broadway St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 258-3241 Date: October 22, 2010 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-10-163 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. DELKA, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Deborah D. Turner 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Deborah D. Turner, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Dan G. Cederberg, PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 13th day of October, 2010. CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269 West Front Street, PO Box 8234, Missoula, MT 59807-8234 /s/ Dan G. Cederberg, Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-10-170 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA K. CORRICK, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Thomas Kevin Corrick, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 22nd day of October, 2010. /s/ Thomas Kevin Corrick Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-10-167 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA J. HACKMAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warren R. Hackman has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Christian, Samson & Jones, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 310 West Spruce, Missoula, MT 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 20th day of October, 2010. CHRISTIAN, SAMSON & JONES, PLLC. /s/ Kevin S. Jones MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DP-10-169 Honorable John W. Larson, Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF DONALD SCHMAUTZ, Deceased. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES either be mailed to David Schmautz, the Personal Representative, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 25th day of October, 2010. /s/ David Schmautz, Personal Representative. /s/ Douglas G. Skjelset, Attorney for the Estate MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-10-159 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD J. JACOBSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jacquelline F. Scoville, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 8th day of October, 2010. /s/ Jacqueline F. Scoville, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Probate No. DP-10-165 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. SPARR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Roberta M. Sparr has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent, Robert L. Sparr, 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 Roberta M. Sparr, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o John Spangler Law Office, P.O. Box 567, Superior, Montana, 59872, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 13th day of October, 2010. /s/ Roberta M. Sparr, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY John W. Larson Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DV10-1387 NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF MINOR CHILD IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: SALA Z. THOMAS: BROOK E. CLARK, Petitioner, on behalf of SALA Z. THOMAS, Minor Child. This is Notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Sala Zenzele Thomas to Sala Robin Clark. The hearing will be on Thursday the 9th day of December, 2010 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Missoula County Courthouse. DATED this 19th day of October, 2010. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By /s/ Michelle Vipperman Deputy Clerk of Court NOTICE OF POST ELECTION AUDIT Notice is hereby given that a post election audit of the November 2, 2010 Federal General Election, which is open to the public, will be starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Missoula County Record’s Center, 2147 Ernest Avenue, Missoula, Montana. DATED this 17th day of September, 2010. Vickie M. Zeier Election Administrator Missoula County NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER DEED OF TRUST TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. Notice is hereby given to the public and to the following: Laramie D. Loewen 2711 South Higgins Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 Laramie D. Loewen P.O. Box 5623 Missoula, MT 59806-5623 Laramie D. Loewen 913 Stephens Avenue Missoula, MT 59801-3804 Laramie D. Loewen 915 Stephens Avenue Missoula, MT 59801-3804 Laramie D. Loewen 2443 Dixon Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 Laramie D. Loewen 710 Mount Avenue Missoula, MT 59801-5702 Laramie D. Loewen 717 Cherry Street Missoula, MT 59802-3703 Laramie D. Loewen 120 West Franklin Street Missoula, MT 59801-3849 Laramie D. Loewen 820 Woodworth Missoula, MT 59801 Occupant 2711 South Higgins Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 Larry Loewen a/k/a Larry Lowen 8815 Pickering Missoula, MT 59808 Larry Loewen a/k/a Larry Lowen 5656 West Harrier, Unit 1 Missoula, MT 59808 2. Property. This Notice concerns the following described real property (the “Property”) located at 2711 South Higgins, Missoula, Montana 59801, and more particularly described as follows: Tract D of Beck’s Home Addition amended plat of Parcel 2, Lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and South one-half of Lot 13, Block 10, Beck’s Home Addition to the City of Missoula, Missoula County, according to the official plat hereof in Book 11 of Plats, Page 100, records of Missoula County, Montana. 3. Loans Secured by the Property. First Interstate Bank made a loan to Laramie D. Loewen. To secure the loan, Laramie D. Loewen executed a Deed of Trust (described below) to secure payment and satisfaction of the loan obligation. a. Loan No. 1401617220 i. Deed of Trust. Grantor Laramie D. Loewen executed and delivered to First Interstate Bank (beneficiary) a Deed of Trust described as follows: Date: September 9, 2009 Grantor: Laramie D. Loewen Original
Trustee: Stewart Title of Missoula County Lender/Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank Recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana, as follows: Date: September 10, 2009 Book/Page: Book 847, Page 239 Document No. 200922193 ii. Substitute Trustee. The following was substituted as Trustee: Dean A. Stensland Boone Karlberg PC 201 West Main, Suite 300 P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Facsimile: (406) 549-6804 by a written document recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana as follows: Dated: August 17, 2010 Recorded: August 19, 2010 Document No.: 201015950 Book/Page: 864/842 iii. Promissory Note. The Deed of Trust was given to secure payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($70,423.50) from Laramie D. Loewen to First Interstate Bank. iv. Default. Laramie D. Loewen has defaulted under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust due to his failure to pay monthly interest payments. As the result of the default, First Interstate Bank has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, interest, late charges, costs and attorney fees, immediately due. v. Amount Owing. The amount owing on the Promissory Note is: Principal: $70,423.50 Interest through 8/19/10: $2,279.27 Late Charges: $101.85 Trustee’s Sale Guarantee: $374.00. Interest continues to accrue on the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust at the daily rate of $12.5411 from June 28, 2010 until paid. The total balance due on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is the sum of the above items, plus attorney fees and costs allowed by law. The exact amount owing as of the date of sale will be provided upon request made to the under signed prior to the date of said sale. vi. Acceleration. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust has previously elected to declare all principal and interest immediately due and payable in consequence of the default of Laramie D. Loewen under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. 4. Notice of Sale. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust and the Trustee hereby elect to sell or cause to be sold the Property described above to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. The sale will be held at the following date, time and place: Date: January 11, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT The Trustee will sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder, in cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of the sale. DATED this 20th day of August, 2010. By: /s/ Dean A. Stensland Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA) :COUNTY OF MISSOULA) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 20th day of August, 2010, by Dean A. Stensland. /s/ Lisa Radcliffe Wallace Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Florence, Montana My Commission Expires: April 8, 2014 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER MONTANA DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated April 26, 2006 Grantor: WTC Investments, LLC, 910 Ronald Avenue, Missoula, Montana 59801 Original Trustee: Stewart Title Company of Missoula County, Inc. P.O. Box 8262, Missoula, Montana 59807 Beneficiary: First Security Bank of Missoula, P.O. Box 4506, Missoula, Montana 59806 Successor Trustee: Christopher B. Swartley Attorney at Law Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957, Missoula, Montana 59807 -8957 Date and Place of Recordation: April 28, 2006 in Book 773, Page 403, Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 25th day of January, 2011, at the hour of 10:05 a.m. at the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, West Broadway side, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, Christopher B. Swartley, as Successor Trustee under the above-described instrument, in order to satisfy the obligation set forth below, has elected to and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale to the Successor Trustee, the interest of the above-named Trustee, Successor Trustee, and Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: Units R1 and R4, in the 3rd & Ivy Condominium, a residential and commercial condominium project located within Lot 1, Block 59 of Knowles Addition in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, as shown and defined in the Preliminary Declaration of Condominium Under Unit Ownership Act recorded in Book 772 of Micro at Page 2408, records of Missoula County, Montana. Together with an undivided pro-rata interest per unit in the general common elements as those terms are defined in the Declaration of Condominium. Together with an undivided 100% interest per unit in the limited common elements as those terms are defined in the Declaration of Condominium. Subject to easements and encumbrances of record. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 1101 South 3rd West, Missoula, Montana 59801. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns,
to pay when due the payments provided for in the Deed of Trust and Note in the amount of interest at the rate of Seven and One-quarter Percent per annum for the months of October 2009 to the date hereof; together with late charges in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00); and the failure to pay real and personal property taxes and assessments for the year 2009; and the failure to maintain insurance as required by the loan documents. The loan matured on June 20, 2010 and is due and payable in full.. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is Three Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-three and 37/100ths Dollars ($307 ,493 .37), plus interest thereon at the rate of Seven and Onequarter Percent (7 .25%) from and after the 25th day of October, 2009 to August 17, 2010, in the amount of Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-six and 66/100ths Dollars ($19 ,866 .66), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate of Sixty-seven and 39/100ths Dollars ($67 .39), plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 7th day of September, 2010. /s/ Christopher B. Swartley Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807 -8957 STATE OF MONTANA :ss. County of Missoula This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 7th day of September, 2010, by Christopher B. Swartley, Trustee. /s/ Roxie Hausauer Notary Public for the State of Montana. ((NOTARIAL SEAL)) Residing at: Lolo, Montana My commission expires: 1/6/2013 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER MONTANA DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated July 23, 2007 Grantor: 10M Investments, Inc. 910 Ronald Avenue Missoula, Montana 59801 Original Trustee: Stewart Title Company of Missoula County, Inc. P.O. Box 8262 Missoula, Montana 59807 Beneficiary: First Security Bank of Missoula P.O. Box 4506 Missoula, Montana 59806 Successor Trustee: Christopher B. Swartley Attorney at Law Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807 -8957 Date and Place of Recordation: July 23, 2007 in Book 802, Page 123, Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 25th day of January, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, West Broadway side, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, Christopher B. Swartley, as Successor Trustee under the above-described instrument, in order to satisfy the obligation set forth below, has elected to and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale to the Successor Trustee, the interest of the abovenamed Trustee, Successor Trustee, and Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: That part of the SW 1/4_NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 13, Block 86 of Knowles Addition No. 3, according to the official plat thereof; thence West along the North line of South Third Street 95 feet; thence North 130 feet to the alley in said Block 86, if projected West; thence East 95 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 13, thence South along the West line of said Lot 13, to the place of beginning, in Missoula County, Montana. Subject to easements and encumbrances of record. Recording reference: Book 256 of Micro at Page 1050. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 1102 South 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana 59801. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns, to pay when due the monthly payments provided for in the Deed of Trust in the amount of interest only at the rate of Seven and One-quarter Percent (7 .25%) per annum for the months of June 2010 to the date hereof; together with late charges in the amount of Fifty Dollars ($50 .00); and the failure to pay real and personal property taxes and assessments for the year 2009; and the failure to maintain insurance required by the loan documents. The loan matured on July 1, 2010 and is due and payable in full. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is Two Hundred Fifty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-three and 42/100ths Dollars ($258 ,353 .42), plus interest thereon at the rate of Seven and One-quarter Percent (7 .25%) per annum from and after the 22nd day of May 2010 to August 17, 2010, in the amount of Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-five and 54/100ths Dollars ($4, 425. 54), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate of Fifty-one and 31/100ths Dollars ($51 .31), plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 7th day of September, 2010. /s/ Christopher B. Swartley Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807 -8957 STATE OF MONTANA :ss. County of Missoula This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 7th day of September, 2010, by Christopher B. Swartley, Trustee. /s/ Roxie Hausauer Notary Public for the State of Montana. (NOTARIAL SEAL) Residing at: Lolo, Montana My commission expires: 1/6/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 03/07/03, recorded as Instrument No. 200308466, Bk 701, Pg 244, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Charles McGregor, a married man, as his sole & separate property was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Webster Bank was Beneficiary and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 18 in Block 9 of Riverside Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 04/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of August 30, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $112,273.43. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $108,210.72, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.78015) 1002.169702-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 12/28/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200534636, Bk. 766, Pg. 1284, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Kraig A. Michels, a married person and Marie L. Michels, a married person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: 19 of Certificate of Survey No. 3403, the same being located in Glo Lot 2, Section 29, Township 16 North, Range 15 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 06/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 1, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $426,252.84. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $416,932.37, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated
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above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.78133) 1002.169694-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 02/14/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200803359, Bk 813, Pg 454, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which William P. Corette Jr., a married man was Grantor, Wachovia Mortgage Corporation was Beneficiary and First American Title Insurance Company of Montana was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Insurance Company of Montana as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lots 15 and 31 of Sorrel Springs, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 03/28/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of August 23, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $218,213.42. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $209,493.86, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.76782) 1002.169037-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 12/15/98, recorded as Instrument No. 199834018, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which David E.
Chamberlain, a single person was Grantor, Norwest Mortgage, Inc. was Beneficiary and First Montana Title was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First Montana Title as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel E of Certificate of Survey No. 3983, located in the Northwest quarter (NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 12 North, Range 17 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Less and excepting therefrom any right, title or interest in any minerals, mineral rights or related matters, including but not limited to oil, gas, coal, and other hydrocarbons. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 02/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 9, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $77,367.30. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $72,311.23, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.73996) 1002.156751-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/30/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200703700, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which David S. Zrowka and Jeanne A Zrowka, husband and wife was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. was Beneficiary and Title Source, Inc. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Title Source, Inc. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 9-B-2 of Certificate of Survey No. 1813, located in the NE1/4 of Section 35 and the NW1/4 of Section 36, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2007-A2. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 06/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 14, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $391,334.22. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $383,846.53, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200
West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7037.09748) 1002.171712-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 12/22/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200534297 Bk. 766, Pg. 945, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Karen L. Rausch, a single person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Unit A as shown and defined in the Declaration of Unit Ownership for KTT Townhomes Owners Association, Inc. as recorded June 5, 2009 in Book 840 of Micro Records, Page 1322, records of Missoula County, Montana and as amended by Amendment to KTT Townhomes Owners Association, Inc., Declaration of Unit Ownership recorded July 6, 2009, located on the South one-half of Lot 2 in Block 1 of Mosby’s Leisure Highlands Addition No. 5, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Together with an interest in the General Common Elements and an interest in the Limited Common Elements as set forth in the Declaration of Unit Ownership for KTT Townhomes Owners Association, Inc. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200822127, Book 826, Page 1311, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, NA, as Trustee for NHEL Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-WF1. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 08/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 14, 2010, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $191,513.82. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $146,412.80, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location 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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be
PUBLIC NOTICES accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.17629) 1002.99756-FEI Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 02/07/2011, at the hour of 11:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MARGARET L. BROCKHAUS as Grantors, conveyed said real property to LAWYERS TITLE REALTY SERVICE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/05/2006 and recorded 12/19/2006, in document No. 200632399 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 789 at Page Number 280 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, COUNTY OF MISSOULA, AND STATE OF MONTANA, TO WIT: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, TO-WIT: LOTS 6 AND 7 AND THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF LOT 8 AND THE 8 FEET OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOTS ON THE WEST, ALL IN BLOCK 11, OF PARK ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. RECORDING REFERENCE IN BOOK 421 AT PAGE 1533 MICRO RECORDS. TAX ID #: 715502. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM KIRK V. OGREN AND MARGO H. HUNTER AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 488, PAGE 0901 AND RECORDED ON 10/21/1996, MISSOULA COUNTY RECORDS. THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS PROPERTY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED SOURCE. Property Address: 2409 RAYMOND AVENUE, Missoula, MT 59802. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 06/01/2010, 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 $201,924.94 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.125% per annum from 05/01/2010 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 charged 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: September 20, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 100121851 FEI NO 1006.112781 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 February 1, 2011, at the hour of 11:00:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which BILL J. GODWIN as Grantors, conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLES LLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 03/01/2007 and recorded 03/02/2007, in document No. 200704983 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 792 at Page Number 1258 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: **LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 15 OF ROSELAND ADDITION NO. 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF** Property Address: 4002 Mount Avenue, Missoula, MT 59804. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 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 12/01/2009, 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 $203,975.64 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.00% per annum from 11/01/2009 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 charged 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: September 17, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 100120049 FEI NO 1006.112584 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 February 7, 2011, at the hour of 11:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MURPHY, ROSALEE J. as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 09/23/2005 and recorded 09/28/2005, in document No. 200525526 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 761 at Page Number 296 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 78 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 8, THE NORTH 78 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 86 OF SCHOOL ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO
THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 1735 SHERWOOD STREET, Missoula, MT 59802. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 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 May 01, 2010, 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 $93,087.95 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.625% per annum from April 01, 2010 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 charged 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: September 20, 2010, ReconTrust Company, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO. 100121850 FEI NO. 1006.112780 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 February 8, 2011, at the hour of 11:00:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JAMES M. CONNOLLY, AND SHERRY E. CONNOLLY, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantors, conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLES, LLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 09/13/2007 and recorded 09/14/2007, in document No. 200724035 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 805 at Page Number 1041 In the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28A OF CANYON RIVER, PHASE 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 5277 CANYON RIVER ROAD, Missoula, MT 59802. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 06/01/2009, 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 $417,000.00 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.00% per annum from 05/01/2009 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 charged 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: September 23, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 10-0123961 FEI NO 1006.113311 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 February 9, 2011, at the hour of 11:00:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which TROY A MAGRUDER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES A PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/14/2005 and recorded 06/14/2005, in document No. 200514382 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 754 at Page Number 687 In the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL I: TRACT 5-B-1D OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 2595 LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL II: TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 2595. Property Address: 14010 SAPPHIRE DR, Lolo, MT 598479637. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 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 06/01/2010, 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 $128,422.50 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.75% per annum from 05/01/2010 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 charged 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: September 01, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 100110367 FEI NO 1006.110534 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 February 9, 2011, at the hour of 11:00:00
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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which SANDRA A. DEAL as Grantors, conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/13/2006 and recorded 12/19/2006, in document No. 200632433 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 789 at Page Number 314 In the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B19 OF CANYON CREEK VILLAGE PHASES 5. 6, 7 AND 8, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4711 ADALAIDE LANE, Missoula, MT 59808. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 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 06/01/2010, 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 $107,937.31 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 4.375% per annum from 05/01/2010 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 charged 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: September 24, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 10-0124750 FEI NO 1006.113581 Notice of Trustee’s Sale 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 January 24, 2011, at the hour of 11:00 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: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which LARSON, DONALD D AND DIANE M. AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantors, conveyed said real property to TITLE SERVICES, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/29/2007 and recorded 07/02/2007, in document No. 200716765 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 800 at Page Number 970 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula, Montana County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 9 OF LAKE VIEW ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THERFOF. Property Address: 320 OCONNELL DRIVE, LOLO,
MT 59847. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 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 JUNE 01, 2010, 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 $164,730.66 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.375% per annum from May 01, 2010 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 charged 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: September 08, 2010 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082. T.S. NO 100113743 FEI NO 1006.111584 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 10, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, IN RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA, TO WIT: PARCEL 10, LOCATED IN THE E 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA, ALL ACCORDING TO CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1133. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 1153440; SOURCE OF TITLE IS DOCUMENT NO. 472088 (RECORDED 11/08/00) David Paul King Jr. and Julie Yvette King, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to United General Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust Dated March 27, 2008 and Recorded April 21, 2008 at 01:03 o’clock P.M., under Document No. 602923. The beneficial interest is currently held by OneWest Bank, FSB. 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 $1,905.70, beginning October 1, 2008, 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 July 09, 2010 is $347,736.39 principal, interest at the rate of 5.125% now totaling $33,063.25, late charges in the amount of $1,902.08, escrow advances of $5,305.59, suspense balance of $388.60- and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,914.17, plus accruing interest at the rate of $48.83 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: August 2, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss. County of Stark) On August 2, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Onewest Bank V. King 41969.060 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 10, 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: Lots 19 and 20, Block 8, Original Townsite of Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the Official Plat recorded September 6, 1889. Ron A. Mueller and Emmalee Lamp Mueller, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 25, 2005 and recorded March 30, 2005 under Document No. 551236. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. fka ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc. 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 $1,527.57, beginning October 1, 2008, 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 July 26, 2010 is $209,373.64 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $22,398.34, late charges in the amount of $1,393.04, escrow advances of $3,826.35, and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,002.83, plus accruing interest at the rate of $32.37 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 asis, 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: August 2, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss. County of Stark) On August 2, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Citimortgage V Mueller #41926.526 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: The West 35 Feet of the east 70 feet of Lots 12, 13, and 14 in Block 77 of Knowles Addition #2, A Platted subdivision in the city of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Stefanie L. Marshall and Luke Gerard Softich, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2004 and recorded October 20, 2004 BK-741 Pg 1395 under Document No. 200429807. The beneficial interest is currently held by OneWest Bank FSB. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula 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 $711.51, beginning March 1, 2010, 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 July 21, 2010 is $89,588.74 principal, interest at the rate of 7.50% now totaling $3,167.82, late charges in the amount of $643.12, escrow advances of $10.50, and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,393.52, plus accruing interest at the rate of $18.41 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public
Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Indymac Bank V Softich and Marshall NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in FLATHEAD County, Montana: TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 17570 LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4NE1/4) OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. LYN C REHM, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF KALISPELL, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006 AND RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200632514080. The beneficial interest is currently held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of FLATHEAD 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 $1,096.67, beginning March 1, 2010, 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 August 19, 2010 is $165,000.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.375% now totaling $5,778.09, late charges in the amount of $569.79, escrow advances of $1,117.82, and other fees and expenses advanced of $, plus accruing interest at the rate of $28.82 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ STEPHANIE L CRIMMINS Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 41706.393 Nationstar Mortgage V. Rehm/Lyn NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 3 OF NORTH SPRINGWOOD, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA Scot A. Cushman, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Citizens Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated August 02, 2007 and Recorded August 17, 2007 at 2:36 o’clock p.m. under Document Number 200700025080. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank, NA. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $1,224.33, beginning November 1, 2008, 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 August 01, 2010 is $159,596.44 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $19,750.06, late charges in the amount of $244.64, escrow advances of $6,047.81, and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,605.09, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.51 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Us Bank V. Cushman 41810.134 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot 7 of Block 51 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana Marilyn Kresofsky, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Sterling Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 8, 2006 and recorded on May 15, 2006 as Document No. 200613516290. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $1,009.67, beginning April 1, 2010, 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 July 09, 2010 is $144,400.00 principal, interest at the rate of 7.50% now totaling $3,699.53, late charges in the amount of $807.68, escrow advances of $21.11, and other fees and expenses advanced of $384.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.67 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Stephanie L. Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 GMAC V. Kresofsky (245) 41965.326 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of MT, County of Flathead, City of Marion and described as follows: A tract of land, situate, lying and being in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 27 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the CE1/16 Corner of said Section 10; thence South 89 Deg 54 Min 09 Sec East, 264.34 feet along the Northerly boundary of the NE1/4 SE1/4 of said Section 10 to the true point of beginning of the tract of land being described; thence continuing along said Northerly boundary, South 89 Deg 54 Min 09 Sec East, 713.88 feet; thence leaving said Northerly boundary, South 00 Deg 13 Min 00 Sec East, 662.31 feet; thence North 89 Deg 55 Min 44 Sec West, 680.09 Feet; thence North 08 Deg 32 Min 42 Sec West, 22.97 feet; thence North 14 Deg 15 Min 53 Sec East, 221.08 feet; thence North 16 Deg 03 Min 36 Sec West, 353.24 feet; thence North 06 Deg 51 Min 33 East, 86.87 feet to the point of beginning. Shown as Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 13260. LAWRENCE BLEKKENK aka LAWRENCE J BLEKKENK, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 22, 2007 and recorded June 14, 2007 under Document No. 200716508009. The beneficial interest is currently held by PHH Mortgage Corporation. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $1,234.57, beginning May 1,
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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 July 17, 2010 is $216,103.48 principal, interest at the rate of 6.018% now totaling $16,817.59, late charges in the amount of $216.72, escrow advances of $2,402.43, suspense balance of $ and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,327.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $35.63 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 PHH V Blekkenk 41392.582 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: That portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 in Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of Section 27 at a found brass cap; thence South 40° 25’ 32” East a distance of 484.29 feet to a set 5/8” rebar on the centerline of an existing 60’road and utility easement and the True Point of Beginning; thence along said easement the following three courses; Thence at a point of curvature, along a curve to the right with a radial bearing of South 66° 59’ 12” East, a radius of 186.59 feet through a central angle of 72° 13’ 56”, for an arc length of 235.23 feet to a set 5/8” rebar and to a point of curvature; thence on a curve to the left with a radial bearing of South 05° 14’ 45” West, a radius of 116.11 feet; through a central angle of 70° 23’ 17” for an arc length of 142.64 feet, to a set 5/8” rebar and a point of tangency having a radial bearing of South 65° 08’ 33” East; thence North 24° 51’ 27” East a distance of 61.02 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence leaving said easement South 64° 49’ 00” East a distance of 466.68 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence South 33° 52’ 15” West a distance of 459.09 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence North 55° 14’ 52” West a distance of 604.74 feet to a set 5/8” rebar, which point is on the centerline of said easement and the Point of Beginning.Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 15253. Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress and utility purposes over and across the grantors remaining property in the NW1/4 NE1/4 as depicted on Certificate of Survey No. 15253. Dennis M Pewitt and Dorothy B Pewitt, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Citizens Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation
owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 12, 2003 and recorded on May 16, 2003 under Document No. 200313616310; and re-recorded on February 27, 2004 to correct legal description under Document No. 200405810150.. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $2324.53, beginning February 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 August 27, 2010 is $$296,168.11 principal, interest at the rate of 5.8750% now totaling $27,339.26, late charges in the amount of $2,099.68, escrow advances of $5,436.28, suspense balance of $-25.09 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,553.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $47.67 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Citi Mortgage V Pewitt 41926.508 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 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 5, Mountain Meadows Addition, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the official plat recorded April 13, 2005, as Instrument No. 551786. APN #: 1350714 Kevin J. Plumage and Rachel D. Plumage, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLES, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 2, 2008 AND RECORDED MAY 5, 2008 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 603672. The beneficial interest is currently held by FLAGSTAR BANK FSB. 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 $1,894.92, beginning April 1, 2010, 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 August 17, 2010 is $272,855.11 principal, interest at the rate of 5.990% now totaling $7,526.48, late charges in the amount of $417.75, and other fees and expenses advanced of $75.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $44.78 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 asis, 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: August 4, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 4, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Flagstar Bank V. Plumage/rachel &kevin 41356.820 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot six (6), Block Eleven (11) of First Addition to Whitefish townsite company’s five acre tracts, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana Timothy Mark Troiano, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Whitefish Title Services, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of trust dated September 2, 2008 and Recorded September 8, 2008 under Document Number 200800025063. The beneficial interest is currently held by Flagstar Bank, FSB. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $$1,751.79, beginning September 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 September 01, 2010 is $281,389.80 principal, interest at the rate of 6.250% now totaling $17,586.84, late charges in the amount of $770.77, escrow advances of $3,060.90, and other fees and expenses advanced of $433.15, plus accruing interest at the rate of $48.18 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES 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 asis, 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: August 12, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 12, 2010, 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. /s/ Nicole Schafer Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 Flagstar Bank V Troiano/Timothy 41356.610 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot 2 of Kengerski Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Joseph A Paddock and Tracy J Paddock, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to 1st American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 4, 2008 and recorded June 9, 2008 under Document Number 200800015914. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank National Association. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $2,257.12, beginning June 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 July 28, 2010 is $344,572.70 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $28,855.59, late charges in the amount of $840.74, escrow advances of $2,889.04 and other fees and expenses advanced of $284.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $63.72 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 asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing condi-
tions, 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: August 12, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 12, 2010, 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. /s/ Nicole Schafer Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 US Bank V Paddock 41810.226 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Two tracts of land situated, lying and being in the West half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 27 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, known as: Parcel A: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 11998. Parcel B: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 11998. Dale B Beecham and Jennifer L Beecham, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Deborah J. Bishop, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 4, 2007 and recorded May 4, 2007 under Document No. 200712416210. The beneficial interest is currently held by Aurora Loan Services LLC. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $1,996.20, beginning July 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 July 27, 2010 is $258,400.00 principal, interest at the rate of 8.500% now totaling $25,358.85, late charges in the amount of $274.56, escrow advances of $836.36, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,396.93, plus accruing interest at the rate of $60.18 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 asis, 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
JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r 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: August 10, 2010 Charles J. Peterson, Successor Trustee, MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 10, 2010, 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. Nicole Schafer, Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 Aurora V. Beecham 40990.334 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in FLATHEAD County, Montana: LOT 46 OF BEAR HOLLOW, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA BERT W. EIKE & BOBBYE W. EIKE, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLES, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 15, 2007 AND RECORDED MAY 22, 2007 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200714214440. The beneficial interest is currently held by OneWest Bank, FSB. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of FLATHEAD 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 $2,638.04, beginning May 1, 2010, 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 July 20, 2010 is $325,071.44 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $6,627.80, late charges in the amount of $424.09, escrow advances of $2,673.06, and other fees and expenses advanced of $47.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $60.12 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 asis, 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: August 10, 2010 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ) ) ss. County of Stark ) On August 10, 2010, 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. Nicole Schafer Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 Onewest Bank V. Eike/bobbye & Bert 41969.521 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 4A OF THE AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 4, FISHER’S ADDITION TO KALISPELL, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA Marilyn Kresofsky, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Sterling Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated April 26, 2006 and recorded May 1, 2006 as Document No. 200612116230. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $984.49, beginning April 1, 2010, 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 August 12, 2010 is $135,251.22 principal, interest at the rate of 7.50% now totaling $4,532.30, late charges in the amount of $836.74, suspense balance of $-49.25 and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,352.88, plus accruing interest at the rate of $27.79 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 asis, 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: August 13, 2010 Charles J. Peterson, Successor Trustee, MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 13, 2010, 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. Nicole Schafer, Notary Public, Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 GMAC V. Kresofsky (825) 41965.324 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in FLATHEAD County, Montana: A TRACT OF LAND ON THE NW1/4SE1/4. SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M.,FLATHEAD COUNTY,
MONTANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 89 DEG. 45 WEST, ALONG THE MIDSECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2,425.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 89 DEG. 45 WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SWAN RIVER HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEG. 05 WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEG. 54 EAST, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEG. 05 EAST, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. GREG A VLASTELICA AND YVONNE BOLLVLASTELICA, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to SMITH LAW FIRM P.C. BY BRUCE M. SPENCER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007 AND RECORDED ON MARCH 15, 2007 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200707408280. The beneficial interest is currently held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-2 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of FLATHEAD 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 $1,882.24, beginning August 1, 2008, 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 September 03, 2010 is $269,400.59 principal, interest at the rate of 8.0% now totaling $46,617.55, late charges in the amount of $376.44, escrow advances of $11,904.19, and other fees and expenses advanced of $16,379.62, plus accruing interest at the rate of $59.87 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 asis, 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: August 17, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 17, 2010, 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. /s/ STEPHANIE L CRIMMINS Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 Ocwen V. Vlastelica/greg 41495.753
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in FLATHEAD County, Montana: THAT PORTION OF TRACT 1 AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4446, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, BEING IN GOVERNMENT LOT 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT 1 AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4446, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE WEST AND NORTH LINES OF SAID TRACT 1, NORTH 00°02’13” WEST 678.10 FEET AND SOUTH 89°58’09” EAST 642.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°04’56” EAST 677.52 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE ABOVE SAID TRACT 1; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF TRACT 1, SOUTH 89°58’43’ WEST 643.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. A 30 FOOT ROAD EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4446, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. ELAINE E. WALDHER, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED ON APRIL 3, 2008 AND RECORDED ON APRIL 16, 2008 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200800010290. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc.. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of FLATHEAD 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 $8,437.50, beginning March 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 August 08, 2010 is $1,500,000.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $153,816.78, late charges in the amount of $7,171.79, escrow advances of $21,303.49, and other fees and expenses advanced of $7.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $277.40 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: August 17, 2010 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ) ) ss. County of Stark) On August 17, 2010, 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 Citimortgage V. Waldher/elaine 42011.050 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in FLATHEAD County, Montana: LOT 24A OF BLOCK 10 OF EMPIRE ESTATES PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. SANDRA E CORPRON, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 24, 2008 RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 2008 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200800032012. The beneficial interest is currently held by MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A.. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of FLATHEAD 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 $1,005.06, beginning March 1, 2010, 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 August 20, 2010 is $128,565.83 principal, interest at the rate of 6.0% now totaling $4,258.53, late charges in the amount of $207.20, escrow advances of $1,287.26, suspense balance of $ and other fees and expenses advanced of $163.04, plus accruing interest at the rate of $21.13 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 asis, 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: August 17, 2010 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ) ) ss. County of Stark) On August 17, 2010, 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 Metlife Home Loans V. Corpron/sandra 41305.224 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in
Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: LOT 2 OF NORTH MEADOW SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO :07396619201470000 MARK PETERS and ROSEMARY PETERS, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to American Pioneer Title Insurance, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Beneficial Montana Inc. D/B/A Beneficial Mortgage Co, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 25th, 2007 and Recorded on June 06, 2007 under Document #200715709220. The beneficial interest is currently held by Beneficial Montana Inc. D/B/A Beneficial Mortgage Co. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead 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 $1,565.76, beginning July 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 August 27, 2010 is $151,609.52 principal, interest at the rate of 9.10% now totaling $20,555.94, late charges in the amount of $984.44, escrow advances of $3,844.79 and other fees and expenses advanced of $2832.60, plus accruing interest at the rate of $37.99 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: August 18, 2010 Charles J. Peterson, Successor Trustee, MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA))ss. County of Stark) On August 18, 2010, 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. Stephanie L. Crimmins, Notary Public, Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 Hsbc V. Peters 41472.329 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 19 in Tract 15 of 5 Acre Tracts in the North one-half of School addition, in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Shy A Obrigewitch and Marla A. Obrigewitch, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Western Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2005 and Recorded October 7, 2005 in Book 761, Page 1499 under Document Number 200526729. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank National Association as Trustee for RASC 2005KS12. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula 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 $1132.70, beginning June 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 August 29, 2010 is $112,491.81 principal, interest at the rate of 5.00% now totaling $11,752.27, late charges in the amount of $643.62, escrow advances of $1,728.49 and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,975.13, plus accruing interest at the rate of $15.41 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: August 17, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 17, 2010, 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. /s/ Stephanie L. Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 GMAC V Obrigewitch 41965.049 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main in Kalispell, MT 59903, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE S_SW_ OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 11623 PARCEL ID: 29-0981128 Sherri R Neater, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to 1st American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 21, 2008 and Recorded on October 27, 2008 under Document # 200800029654. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank, NA. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments
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due in the amount of $2,477.54, beginning May 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 August 3, 2010 is $363,030.56 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $27,395.20, late charges in the amount of $943.18, escrow advances of $4,124.33, and other fees and expenses advanced of $351.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $55.95 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: August 18, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On August 18, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 US Bank V Neater 41810.217
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He was trapped. It was an extremely inconvenient turn of events. He had things to do and this was most certainly interrupting his timeline. When he realized what was going on (trap, neuter, release program) he let everyone know that he was NOT feral.
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No Typical Fall By Brint Wahlberg, 2010 MOR President Now that the colors are beginning to fade after a stunningly beautiful fall, thoughts are turning to the season to come and all that it brings. For some it is eagerly watching the snow build at Snowbowl for skiing or snowboarding. Some look forward to snowmobiling, ice-skating and hockey, or cross-country skiing. Or for others, there is the warm fire and a good book on a snowy afternoon. Typically, not as many people think of checking the open house listings and scheduling a day of previewing. And so, typically, the real estate activity begins its slow glide into the holiday season. But this apparently is not shaping up to be a typical fall in the real estate market. During their regular monthly meeting, members of the Board of Directors of the Missoula Organization of REALTORS® reported that they are seeing more activity than they usually do for this time of year. Obviously, anecdotal information from a small group of REALTORS® who are in leadership positions for the association may not reflect all segments of the market. But given the fact that about 75% of the MOR membership is represented by those serving on the Board, it provides information worth noting as follows: • Inquiries from investors are beginning to pick up • Inquiries from people who are relocating to Missoula are beginning to pick up • Housing supply and demand seem to be moving closer after a period when there were more listings than there were buyers to purchase them After a steady diet of bad news about the real estate sector of the economy, others are suggesting that it might be the time to taking
another look at it. Recently the Wall Street Journal published a column by Brent Arends “10 Reasons to Buy a Home.” He addresses some market conditions such as mortgage rates, inventory, and price pressures that are specific to different areas, communities, or neighborhoods. However, much of his list covers the reasons that homeownership has been, and continues to be, a good long-term investment: • Tax benefits with mortgage interest deductibility • Pride of ownership • Built-in savings • Inflation protection Along with the market-specific and general investment information, Arends’ final reason is perhaps the one that is encouraging a level of activity higher than usual for this time of year in Missoula. As Arends puts it, “The Market Will Clear.” Supply and demand will be balanced – i.e., there will be sufficient supply to meet demand, not more or less than is needed. If it turns out that the experiences reported by the Board continue, that already may be starting in the Missoula market. What does all this mean for consumers? Both sellers and buyers will need to be students of the market to determine the most accurate price point possible for the amount they are asking or the amount they are offering. Buyers will not consider properties priced higher than the market will bear, and sellers will not consider offers lower than the market will bear. Prices stabilize; both buyers and sellers have the ability to enter into negotiations that result in a mutually acceptable agreement.
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Lolo, MT
$315,000 MLS # 10006699
406-360-8234 jfreeland@missoulahomes.com
$495,000
Enjoy the unobstructed views of Georgetown Lake and the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Area from this beautiful 9-acre parcel. The property is a mix of meadow and trees gently sloping to within 100' of the lake shore. USFS land separates the parcel from the actual shoreline. Access is year round and power and phone are available. The final plot is recorded and septic is approved. The fishing in the lake is fantastic and the surrounding area offers unlimited year round recreational opportunities.
• Newly built Fourplex • Stylish, quality construction • Currently mixed-use • Convert to all residential!
• 2 bed/2 bath, beautiful lake views • Great get-a-way nestled in the trees • Close to the best outdoor recreation • A great place to call home... at the lake
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Beautiful Georgetown Lake Acreage
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$179,900
Consumers are encouraged to use as many of the tools that are available to evaluate whether this is the right time to consider a real estate investment. Mr. Arends’ article is a good resource for those who want an outside assessment. But national columns must, of necessity, be generic enough to appeal to readers all across the country. And there is nothing generic about any real estate market, any community, any neighborhood. Comments from the REALTOR® association Board members demonstrate that it is real estate professionals working in the local market every day who have the specifics about what is happening, not just in the Missoula community or individual neighborhoods, but for the specific property in the specific price range that meets the needs of each individual buyer or seller. They are, after all, committed to “Growing a Missoula to Treasure.”
Tract 1 AB Eccleston Tracts Georgetown Lake
$359,000 MLS# 10007378
1951 Kensington Missoula
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$184,000 Deeded Creek Access. This great 1 br, 1 ba cabin is situated on 1.5 acres with deeded access to "Blue Ribbon" Rock Creek. The home features tile floors, Viking range and hood, gas fireplace with electric back-up heat in all rooms, lg walk-in steam shower and custom wood blinds. Great views, trees, easy access, and the entire 1.5 acres is grass with full u/g sprinkler system. Located just 8 miles up Rock Creek on paved, county maintained road. Commute to Missoula is about 35 minutes.
3 acres just 9 miles up, on the creek side of a paved, county maintained road. Beautiful level ground w/ septic system. Power and phone are to the property and wells in the area are shallow. Deeded access to Rock Creek from the property. Enjoy watching the Big Horn Sheep that roam the surrounding cliffs and hillsides. This is a great spot for a year round home or vacation cabin.
$159,000
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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 1 Bed, 1 Bath, Garage, U area Condos. Assume contract for deed! Buy one condo or all three. MLS#’s 10004276 / 10004273 / 10004274. Priced starting at $143,900. Lara Dorman, Realtor, GRI. (406) 531-5582 laradorman@aol.com 1018 S. 3rd St. W. MLS#10006115 - $169,900 McCormick Park Area Charming Home with hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings , updated kitchen & bath with clawfoot tub, large living/dining room, bedroom with walk-in closet, and laundry room. Great condition with double-hung vinyl windows and brand new roof (July 2010). Amazingly quiet inside the home, off street parking, garage, nice private paver patio in fenced yard, plus garden area. 1 block to trail system, walk to downtown, bike to UM, and close to Good Food Store. Anne Jablonski - Windermere Real Estate - 546-5816 10203 Oral Zumwalt MLS#10006007 - $979,000 “The Fishin’ Log” - Award winning 2009 Missoula Parade of Homes REMODEL. Montana Elegance! Master suites on both levels. Specialty touches throughout. Expansive deck & gazebo & hot tub overlooking 150’ of Bitterroot River. Unique, Exquisite Fisherman’s Paradise. Anne Jablonski - Windermere Real Estate - 546-5816 10250 Valley Grove Dr., Lolo MLS#10002516 - PRICED REDUCED $263,000 Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath, artsy log home on 1.84 acres 5 minutes from Missoula - Anne Jablonski Windermere Real Estate - 5465816 2 Bed, 1.5 bath adorable home completely remodeled. Seller will put a wall up in the bonus room upstairs to make into a 3rd bedroom. $139,500 MLS # 10002211. Jeremy & Betsy
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2484 Loyd Dr., Corvallis MLS#10004880 - PRICED REDUCED $299,900 - Lovely 4 bedroom (plus 1 bonus room) 3 bath home on 3.22 landscaped acres with 2 car attached garage AND large multi-purpose heated shop wtih 7 1/2 hp compressor. Good well. Five subzero faucets in yard. 360 Views! Private Lot within the community. Anne Jablonski Windermere Real Estate - 5465816
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED NORTHSIDE BUNGALOW. 2 Bdr/1 Bath, hardwood floors, new windows, new kitchen w/stainless appliances & tiled countertops, updated bath, great deck & private back yard, close to downtown. $182,500. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, Text Mindy0 to 74362 or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
3 bed, 1 bath with large living room, a new bathroom & new flooring throughout bathroom & kitchen, new siding, and windows as well as a new roof. Convenient location. 2402 McDonald $148,000 MLS # 10006235 Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com. 321 N. Higgins MLS#10003360 - $875,000 Downtown commercial building with land. Does not include business. Prime location with over 4,000 sq. ft. retail space plus basement storage. Anne Jablonski - Windermere Real Estate - 546-5816 Beautiful 3br/3ba home in a beautiful setting in desirable Lincoln Woods neighborhood close to walking trails, parks, wilderness area, Rattlesnake
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BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED ROSE PARK BUNGALOW WITH A GREAT YARD. 3 Bdr, 1.5 baths, gorgeous hardwoood floors, built-ins, updated baths, bright, sunny kitchen, and a fantastic oasis of a back yard. $259,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, Text Mindy4 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Best priced home in Canyon Creek! 2 bed, 2 bath & double garage. Fenced yard. Motivated seller. www.4649bordeauxblvd.com. 4649 Bordeaux, Missoula. $149,900. MLS#10007213 Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507 Charming 6-plex across the street from Orange Street Food Farm, parks, and within easy biking or walking to the
Cute home with 1 bedroom and 2 bonus rooms cozy fireplace. Includes 1100 sqft heated shop W/ office for home based business. On two lots,fenced, Great rental, One Year Home Warranty included.
Great starter home or investment property. Walk to the UM or downtown from this cozy 3 bed239-1127 judi@windermere.com room 1 bath home. Located on two lots with private fenced yard. Great rental history. One Year Home Warranty included.
University and downtown. Very nice neighborhood and well maintained units. Low vacancy rate. 234 Edith, Msla. MLS#10004704. $379,900. Lara Dorman, Realtor, GRI. (406) 531-5582 laradorman@aol.com Classic University Home, Great floor plan, fireplace, hardwood floors, Nice sized rooms, Lots of Bonus Rooms downstairs w/kitchenette, well maintained, oversized 2 car garage, 116 E. Sussex. 327-8787 porticorealestate.com Fantastic Opportunity for income qualified first time homeowners, great 2bdr. condo along the river, attached single car garage, bonus room, pets allowed, 1401 Cedar St #12 3 2 7 - 8 7 8 7 porticorealestate.com
GORGEOUS HANDCRAFTED HOME IN 3.3 ACRES ON PETTY CREEK. 3 Bdr/2.5 Baths, Main floor master suite, great room, gorgeous kitchen, hardwood floors, heated double garage, with guest quarters, and great views. $595,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy8 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
Farm Houses w/land in Missoula, these funky farm houses boast lots of land to spread out and do your thing or develop. 327-8787 porticorealestate.com
GORGEOUS SETTING ON 16.5 ACRES. Beautifully updated 3 Bdr/2 Bath Potomac area home. Great floor plan, large deck and covered porch, very private and quiet setting, tons of wildlife, trees and pasture. $219,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy15 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
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Handsome, Spacious Home on Prime Upper Miller Creek Acreage, 5+ bedrooms, with out of town living on quiet cul-desac, and acres. Rodeo Rd. 3278787 porticorealestate.com
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Lara Dorman 1840 Burlington, Missoula $149,000 • MLS#10007444
2 family rooms. Close to schools, shopping, and the Bitterroot River. $469,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy12 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
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Assume Contract for Deed! Buy one condo or all three! You can't beat this price and live so close to downtown, WALKING distance to the university, Dairy Queen, Caras Park, Bonner Park! These sweet condo's are nestled in the perfect location for all Missoula has to offer. Very well maintained: new windows, new hot water heater, new roof, u/g sprinklers.
1114 Wolf St., Missoula $135,000 • MLS#10007439
Huge Price Reduction Lot 1 Georgetown Vista Manor MLS#905530 - $55,000 Easy year round access. Well & septic approved Electric & phone available. Vista views towards Silver Lake. Gentle slope perfect for daylight basement + open meadow without pine beetles. See MLS 905531 for Lot 2. Both lot 1 and
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912 Defoe • $169,900 3 bedroom two full bath home with GIGANTIC shop/garage. Brand new carpet just installed. Come take a look! Across from the Northside Trail System. MLS #10003358
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435 Mount • $199,000 $203,900 Right across from lovely Rose Park. This home has had many upgrades including remodeled kitchen featuring Hickory Cabinets, Brazilian Hickory laminate flooring throughout, all new stainless steel appliances. New blinds in the living room and solid core doors in all the main level rooms. The new roof was put on in May. The yard features a nice array of perennials. There is parking in the rear under the carport and a shed for extra storage. Call Mary Marry for a showing today. MLS # 10005191.
Priced $13,400 Below Recent Appraisal!!
514 W. Spruce St. • $249,000
2511 Sunridge Court • 5 bed, 3 bath home in South Hills • Central air, vaulted ceilings, • Yard w/ underground sprinklers & privacy fence. • $270,000 • MLS # 10007275 9745 Glacier Lily, Frenchtown • 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage • Master bed w/ closet/office area • Large storage shed, new deck & underground sprinklers • $220,000 • MLS # 10007009
Mullan Heights • Missoula's finest new riverfront Condos. • Spacious 1, 2 & 2+ Bd units available • Underground parking, Elevators, Mountain & River • Views, Privacy Decks & Much More!! Starting @$139,900 979 Eaton • 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car garage • Centrally located home • Large living room & family room in daylight basement • $174,900 • MLS # 10004809
1920’s era house has been revamped while retaining all of its original charm. Updated electrical, plumbing, handicapped accessible bath, security alarm, offstreet parking, underground sprinklers, and air conditioning in harmony with original bullseye woodwork, mahogany flooring, high ceilings, and all right downtown on West Spruce. Zoned B2-2 for a variety of commercial or residential uses. MLS#10001940
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406-544-2125
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Huge Price Reduction Lot 2 Georgetown Vista Manor MLS#905531 - $75,000 or two lots totaling 5.12 acres for $160,000 Easy year round access. Well & septic approved . Electric & phone available. Nice aspen patch. Vista views towards Silver and Georgetown Lakes. See MLS 905530 for Lot 1. Both lot 1 and 2 could be purchased at reduced price of $160,000 see MLS 10001763. Call Louise Chandler of Great Divide Real Estate in Butte 406491-0746 for showings. Anne Jablonski - Windermere Real Estate - 546-5816 Immaculate home in great neighborhood. 2 bdrms, 2 bth, family room, sauna, nice yard, Vintage touches, hardwood floors, everything’s in fantastic condition! 135 Kensington 3278787 porticorealestate.com Just Listed! 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Master bed w/ closet/office area, Large storage shed, new deck & underground sprinklers $220,000 • MLS # 10007009. Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com Just Listed! 5 bed, 3 bath home in South Hills. House has central air, vaulted ceilings, big family room with gas fireplace. Yard w/ underground sprinklers and privacy fence. 2 car garage. Great home for entertaining! MLS # 10007275. $270,000. Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com MAKE AN OFFER! 2002 Atlantic home w upgraded energy package. Over 1700 sq. ft. of living space. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car Garage. Very nice floor plan. Large detached 28 x 40 heated shop, easy access. All on 20 treed acres w views! 36201 Berthoud, Potomac. $215,000. MLS#10002286. Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507 NHN Applegate & Prarie Rd., Helena - MLS#809493 -
$2,500,000 - Great investment to get in at the very beginning of a cemetery development. Anne Jablonski - Windermere Real Estate - 546-5816 Nice 1 acre lot, beautiful country setting west of Missoula. City Sewer available. Great view. Now $95,000. MLS#908159. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. One of a Kind Listing, Nine Mile Schoolhouse with all the charm, romance and history one would expect. Unlimited possibilities an outstanding property. 327-8787 porticorealestate.com
Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy6 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com SPECTACULAR HORSE PROPERTY ON THE RIVER. Gorgeous 4 Bdr/3 Bath Florence area home on 10.4 acres on the Bitterroot River. Beautiful landscape with multiple decks, amazing mountain views, spacious horse barn, cross-fencing, and more. Just 20 minutes to Missoula. $474,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy11 to 74362, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
Peaceful 3bed/2bath country retreat nestled in the woods on 11.64 acres on Cedar Ridge, 15 minutes from downtown. 9625 Cedar Ridge Rd. 327-8787 porticorealestate.com
Townhouse along the Clarkfork for income qualified first time homeowners, this jewel lies along the river, incredible views! Check this out! 1401 Cedar St. #5 327-8787 porticorealestate.com
Price Reduced! 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 car garage. Nice deck in private back yard. Close to Clark Fork River. Close to recreation area for horse back riding, hunting, snowmobiling and 4 wheeling. $174,900. MLS#10004303. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.
Unique log home on 26+ private acres, bordering FS, min. to Snowbowl, hiking, 15 min to dwntwn. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 carport, w/tons of storage above. Small cabin on property. www.11815benchroad.com. SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS. They are motivated to sell! 11815 Bench Rd, Missoula. $419,000. MLS#10001348. Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507
SINGLE LEVEL LIVING CLOSE TO THE BITTERROOT RIVER. 4 Bdr/3 Bath single-level Stevensville home. Great, open floor plan, incredible mountain views, next to public park, walk to Downtown Stevi or Bitterroot River. $219,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, Text Mindy10 to 74362 or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
Unique Lower Rattlesnake home near Bugbee Nature Area, 3Brm, 4Ba, Tree-top views, Lots of upgrades like granite countertops and lots of gorgeous wood throughout, 3 2 7 - 8 7 8 7 porticorealestate.com
SOUTH HILLS HOME LESS THAN 1 BLOCK FROM CHIEF CHARLO SCHOOL . 4 Bdr/2 Bath, deck, double car garage, family room, laundry/utility room, great views, and much more. $189,900. Prudential
land parcel straddling Petty Creek. Septic, well, and utilities in place. Gorgeous building spot with mountain, creek, and valley views. Custom builder available. $149,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Beautiful 20 acres fenced pasture land. Seasonal stream and pond. Great get away or build your dream home. No power to area. $170 per year road maintenance fee. $149,900 MLS# 905366. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. Beautiful wooded 3.69 acres with 550 feet of Twin Creeks frontage. Easy access from Hwy 200 on well maintained county road. Modulars or manufactured homes on a permanent foundation are allowed. Seller will carry contract with $50,000 down at 7 % interest. $219,900. MLS#10005586. Janet 240-
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PRICE REDUCED! 19,602 SQ FT lot in Mullan Road area with great views. Sewer stubbed to the lot. Close to river access, golf and shopping. $84,900. MLS# 10003279. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.
COMMERCIAL DARBY COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION ON MAIN ST. Two main floor retail/professional spaces featuring 10 ft ceilings, storage/back room spaces, and lots of windows plus two second floor residential rentals. Great income potential and priced to sell! $140,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com
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