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We’re at the base of Meow Mix, a freeride mountain bike trail that drops off a logging road above the west side of Marshall Creek. Donovan Power, an avid Missoula freerider, offered to take me out for a look at how extreme this side of the sport can be. Meow Mix was a legend in the Cover photo by Chad Harder local bike community 10 years ago. Adrenaline junkies came here for a wickedly challenging ride, one that tested brakes, reflexes and suspension. The U.S. Forest Service referred to it as a “hot spot” among freeriders in its 2009 annual report on the Rattlesnake National Wilderness and Recreation Area. The agency’s report also classified Meow Mix as a user created non-system trail. That’s the long way of saying “illegal.”.............................................................................................................14
News Letters It’s still campaign season!................................................................................4 The Week in Review THC candy for teens turns out to be a bad idea .....................6 Briefs A dog gets a death sentence, grizzlies lose a little hair ....................................6 Etc. A look at Democratic primaries ............................................................................7 Up Front When it comes to bison, Montana takes a sudden powder........................8 Up Front In Stevi, farm animals take it easy ...............................................................9 Ochenski Could a med pot court case influence the governor’s race?....................10 Range Sometimes an angler can be a fish’s friend....................................................11 Agenda The Whitefish Review debuts The WILD Issue.............................................12
Arts & Entertainment Flash in the Pan Your friend chlorophyll .................................................................20 Happiest Hour The Moscow Mule trend..................................................................19 8 Days a Week What a week it’s gonna be ...............................................................21 Mountain High The Montana Wilderness Association’s Wilderness Walks..............29 Scope Frontier Space feeds on rejects.......................................................................30 Noise Slashed Tires, Josh Harty, The Horse Thieves, Spanish Soul..........................31 Arts Dwayne Wilcox’s twist on ledger art ..................................................................32 Film Marigold Hotel closes the generation gap........................................................33 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ...................................................34
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Asked the afternoon of Sunday, May 27, outside Charlie B’s in downtown Missoula.
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Vote Laslovich Describe your first bike. Follow-up: Is Missoula bicycle-friendly?
Kevin Pfau: I had a used, blue, singlespeed Schwinn. My friend used to deliver the Seattle P-I newspaper on his unicycle, and he got me into delivering newspapers. I couldn’t throw the newspapers that well riding forwards, so I would put my ass on the handlebars and ride backwards so I could launch the papers farther. Baby onboard: Missoula is way too biker-friendly. Just last week, I saw a guy riding after dark with a baby on his back, with no lights on. I pulled over and tried to confront him, and he told me to mind my own business.
Ami Fey: My first bike was actually a trike. It was green with sparkly silver tinsels coming out of the handlebars. I have a twin sister and we loved wearing identical outfits and cruising the streets of Cascade, Montana, on our trikes. Free wheelin’: I totally think Montana is bike-friendly.
Bob Hayselden: It was an old Schwinn that my dad got me back in 1950, when I was 4 years old, in Oakland. The way I learned how to ride, it was very oldschool. My dad would sit me on the bike, which was way too big for me, and then shove me down the road. Multi-tasking: I think they’re pretty safe as long as you keep your eye out for them. It’s the cars that are dangerous.
Katie Christofferson: I got a lavender Huffy when I was three. It was totally tricked out with all the accessories you could imagine. It had a bell, pink tassels, spoke clips, training wheels and a bunch of other cool stuff. My parents totally pimped my ride. Entitled brats: I think that Missoula, in general, is bicycle-friendly, but a lot of these bikers have a sense of entitlement when it comes to our roads. Scott Manzar: Back in 1959, my parents gave me a plain-Jane red Schwinn. I lived on a cattle ranch about 20 miles from the nearest town, so I couldn’t really ride it there. Sore knuckles: All these damn bikers in town are morons. Just last week, I had some guy in his mid-20s pull out right in front of me when I had a green light. I honked my horn, and the guy flicked me off like I did something wrong. If I were 10 years younger, I would have beat the shit out of that punk.
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Jesse Laslovich is the leader we need to be our next attorney general. I am proud to be endorsing Jesse because he has the experience and drive that we need from our chief law enforcement official. He is no rookie to this work, with years of experience already under his belt protecting children from sexual predators and cracking down on DUIs. In the state auditor’s office, he has already returned millions of dollars to scammed Montanans. Jesse is the candidate who will look out for us. Jesse is also the only candidate that brings years of legislative service to this office. As a member of the legislature, I know it takes persistence and skill to ensure important reforms make it through the process. I’m voting for Jesse Laslovich because he has the experience, values and dedication that we need in an attorney general, and I hope you will join me. Rep. Bryce Bennett Missoula
Send Ellie back to Helena As the former executive director of Blue Mountain Clinic in Missoula and someone who routinely testified in front of the infamous House Judiciary committee during the “War on Women” this last legislative session, I am writing in fervent support of the re-election of Rep. Ellie Hill in House District 94. As an attorney with a sharp mind and often much-needed quick wit, Hill was a champion in the House of Representatives and she proved herself an absolutely critical voice in assisting the overall effort to stop antichoice legislation. I have worked with Hill for years to mobilize activists, engage young people and work on policy solutions year-round, locally and nationally. For Hill’s longtime dedication to progressive causes and due to her stellar work in the last legislative session, it must be noted that organizations from around the state have endorsed her over her once-again opponent and former mayoral candidate, Lou Ann Crowley. Organizations that rely on champions to fight for them in the legislature—like NARAL-Pro Choice Montana, Montana Conservation Voters, United Transportation Workers and MEA/MFT (our teachers and public employees
union representing 19,000 Montanans)— have rallied behind the re-election of Hill. As a veteran on choice issues in this state, Hill has never stopped fighting for what’s right for Montana women and families. It’s critical we send her back, and I encourage voters to support her in the June 5th primary. Anita Vatshell Missoula
Decline to sign CI-108 There are petition signature gatherers across the state of Montana trying to get a measure on the ballot to amend the state constitution to say that personhood begins at conception. This measure, known as CI-108, has no exemption for
“CI-108 has no exemption for pregnancies from incest or rape, would put women who experience miscarriage under scrutiny and could outlaw birth control and stem cell research.”
pregnancies from incest or rape, would put women who experience miscarriage under scrutiny and could outlaw birth control and stem cell research. I don’t need or want government policy determining my values and making personal choices for me, especially in matters that are very personal and can often have complex circumstances surrounding them. We are all entitled to our feelings,
beliefs and values. We deserve the opportunity to make our own choices that are in our best interest. CI-108 is an assault on personal freedom and choice. I do not subscribe to the strategy to have religious views dictate policy in the form of law to take away my rights nor those of any other woman in this state. There are more important issues to focus on than meddling in the private affairs of individuals. Montanans, don’t take measures to change our state constitution lightly. Decline to sign CI-108! Christine Ross Missoula
Vote for me, Brad Johnson Serving four years as Montana secretary of state was the greatest honor of my life. In that first term in office, I was successful in securing passage of legislation that prohibits electronic voting machines and requires that paper ballots be used in all Montana elections. I also led Montana to become one of the first states in the country to fully comply with the 2002 Help America Vote Act. I will build upon these achievements in my second term. I offer a four-point plan to strengthen the safeguards of our elections: (1) require voters to show government-issued photo identification at the polls when they vote; (2) eliminate election-day voter registration; (3) modernize and expedite the signature verification process for mail-in ballots; (4) create authority for the secretary of state, in concert with the attorney general, to investigate and prosecute election law violations. We don’t have a rampant voter fraud problem in Montana, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make every reasonable effort to ensure the continued integrity of the process. My home has never been burglarized, but I still lock the door when I leave the house. While cases of voter fraud are sprouting up across the country, the current secretary has failed to implement any of these basic precautions to deter voter fraud. It’s time to take this issue more seriously. I ask you for your vote on June 5 and look forward to the privilege of serving four more years as your secretary of state. Brad Johnson East Helena
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A 15-year-old Hamilton girl allegedly gives eight of her fellow school-bus riders candy infused with THC, the main psychotropic compound in marijuana, the Ravalli Republic reports. She’s charged with felony criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor possession of dangerous drugs.
• Thursday, May 24 A truck carrying ammonia liquid fertilizer rolls on U.S. Highway 191 in Yellowstone National Park, leaking fertilizer into a ditch, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports. Emergency response crews stop the fertilizer from flowing into the Madison River.
• Friday, May 25 The Montana Board of Regents unanimously approves new policies for how the state university system will handle claims of sexual assault. The board also changes the names of most of the state’s two-year vocational schools. The UM College of Technology is now called the Missoula College UM.
• Saturday, May 26 An Indy staffer, after two too many pitchers of Kokanee at the Double Front bar, finds himself with only $8 and 30 minutes from his Upper Miller Creek home. He calls the nonprofit, donation-only cab Ucallus, and a half-hour later, he’s safely in bed and grateful to the kind driver who gave the cheapskate a 15-mile ride.
• Sunday, May 27 UM’s outdoor track and field season ends on the final day of the NCAA West Preliminary Championships in Austin, Texas. Sophomore high jumper Austin Emry and senior distance runner Katrina Drennen have disappointing finishes, leaving the Grizzlies without a representative at nationals for the first time in three years.
• Monday, May 28 On a quiet, cool and gray morning, a crowd honors fallen soldiers on the Missoula County Courthouse lawn, one of several events around Missoula marking Memorial Day. Elliott Oppenheim, a trumpeter and the son of a veteran, plays “Taps,” the national bugle call.
• Tuesday, May 29 The first episode of the 10-part series “American Colony: Meet the Hutterites” airs on the National Geographic Channel. The documentary, filmed at the King Colony outside of Lewistown, offers an inside look at the lives of Protestant, German-speaking Hutterites who live in religious communes throughout the West.
Montana Rep. Champ Edmunds, a navy veteran, speaks at the Missoula courthouse on Memorial Day, May 28.
Marijuana Masterson finds greener grass John Masterson, the founder of Montana NORML, is leaving Missoula for Seattle, marking the end of 14 years of marijuana advocacy in Montana. In February, Masterson sold Modwest, the web-hosting company he co-founded in 2000, to Blackfoot Communications. Now he’s heading to Seattle to launch a new tech startup. Last week, Masterson called in from Seattle and reflected on the Montana marijuana movement’s breakthroughs and setbacks. Referring to the federal raids of Montana medical marijuana businesses and the 2011 legislature’s strict reform of the state’s medical marijuana law, Masterson says, “Our community is fractured, terrorized, beat down, afraid—and with good reason. But despite all of that, there are people who are stepping up, standing up and getting involved with the CI-110 campaign.” Constitutional Initiative 110 is an effort to amend the state constitution to establish that “adults have the right to responsibly purchase, consume, produce and possess marijuana, subject to reasonable limitations, regulations and taxation.” Montana
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First, the group behind it, has until June 22 to submit the 48,674 valid signatures it needs to get CI-110 on the November ballot. Masterson calls the initiative “the cherry on top for me, after 14 years of advocacy.” He says he plans to continue working on the campaign from afar, as its treasurer. Whether or not CI-110 is successful, Masterson says he believes the work he’s done to “keep the ground fertile for reform” has paid off. “I’m proud of that, and good things are happening.” He points to a national poll conducted by Rasmussen a few weeks ago suggesting that 56 percent of Americans favor legalizing and regulating marijuana, similar to the way alcohol and tobacco are regulated. “That was a ray of sunshine in the middle of a difficult time,” he says. He’ll find the ground somewhat more fertile in Washington. Late last year, Gov. Chris Gregoire asked the federal government to reclassify marijuana as a drug that can be prescribed by doctors and filled by pharmacists. And a marijuana tax-and-regulate bill is already on the November 2012 ballot there. Matthew Frank
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One stamp, one vote After Sen. Max Baucus brought the Postmaster General to Ingomar, Mont., in April, there was a rural sigh of relief. At least for now, tiny post offices across the state would be spared proposed closures aiming to balance the Postal Service’s billions of dollars of debt. But a recent announcement has the senator up in arms again—Kalispell’s mail sorting center is slated to close this summer. That could be troublesome in an election year. Mail-in voting in Montana is on the rise. According to the Montana secretary of state’s office, 47 percent of the vote in the 2010 general election was by mail, compared to 15 percent in 2000. And the state just mailed out a record number of absentee ballots for the June 5 primary election. If Baucus gets his way, Kalispell’s facility can’t close until after Nov. 13. He won an amendment in the Senate’s recently passed Postal Reform Bill that bars the closing of any mail facility prior to that date in states where residents can vote by mail. But it hasn’t passed the House.
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The Postmaster General went ahead with a plan to close and consolidate up to 140 facilities over the summer, including Kalispell’s. Baucus was not pleased. “Closing the mail processing center in Kalispell will slow mail delivery all across northwest Montana and the delivery process would still be in a state of transition come November,” Baucus said in an emailed statement. His office says that if the bill isn’t passed, sorting facilities in Butte, Helena and Wolf Point would likely be discussed for closure next year, as the Postal Service is looking at a $14 billion loss in 2012. Instead of closing facilities, the bill would save money by altering mandated pre-funding of retiree benefits, recouping excess payments to the Federal Employee Retirement System and dropping Saturday deliveries. Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch wrote in a January letter to the Postmaster General that she expects more absentee votes in this election than any before. She warned that if the snail mail gets any slower, it could “unintentionally discourage Montanans from voting.” Brooks Johnson
The ecosystem, one of FWS’s six grizzly bear recovery areas, is valuable. “The Forest Service considers it to have the highest ecological integrity of the interior Columbia Basin,” says Erik Beever, a research ecologist with the USGS. “It’s an important stepping stone for connectivity of broad-ranging species, not just grizzly bears.” To the west is the sparsely populated and most-
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ly roadless panhandle. To the east there’s Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and the rest of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, where Kendall undertook a similar DNA survey, completed in 2008. Her research found about 760 grizzlies living there, more than twice what the FWS had estimated. FWS’s current rough estimate is that there are only about 40 grizzlies in the Cabinet-Yaak. The numbers there have been lower, Kendall says, due to proximity to humans. “Bears here are always closer to the attractants humans tempt them with,” she says, often leading to deadly confrontations on roads, train tracks and trails. She says the biggest boost to the population will come from better cohabitation. But she won’t know the population they’re starting from until her team combs through some hair. Brooks Johnson
Family tree on a tree Stretching from Thompson Falls to British Columbia, the Cabinet-Yaak ecosystem sprawls 2,600 square miles, straddling the Idaho panhandle. That’s where the U.S. Geological Survey is now hunting for grizzly bear DNA, in order to better understand the population and genetics of area grizzlies. The best non-invasive way to get the endangered bears’ DNA is through their hair, naturally rubbed off on trees or caught in lured barbs. It’s the USGS, not the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, conducting the research because, “We’re in the business of good science without a stake in the outcome besides good, reliable data,” says Kate Kendall, lead investigator of the project. Kendall was training her 70 staffers in water crossing last Sunday, May 27, in preparation for the summer’s work: hiking to over 1,800 locations five times each. They’ll check meticulously placed hair traps (scented barbed wire corrals) and rub objects (small barbs at naturally occurring rubbing spots on trees and poles). They’ll analyze the captured hair over the next couple of years to obtain population numbers and a detailed family tree.
Dogs The death sentence Over the Memorial Day weekend, Rocky might’ve had his last romp through the woods. The young German shepherd ran around the Tin Cup area west of Darby with his owner, Greg Bergren, and
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Bergren’s daughter and a couple of her friends. Rocky also played ball in the yard. And, as Rocky always does, he trailed everyone in the family— Bergren has four kids—around the house. “You can’t even go in the bathroom without him following you in there,” Bergren says. “He’s a family member. That’s the tough thing about this.” Darby City Court Judge Chee Burnsides recently ordered Rocky to be euthanized after the dog allegedly bit two people, including a 14year-old boy, in March and April, bites that Bergren isn’t certain Rocky is guilty of. But Bergren pled guilty anyway, thinking a death sentence wasn’t a possibility. He wishes the judge had offered an option that would spare Rocky’s life, he says, even if it meant Bergren couldn’t keep him. Bergren, who owns the People’s Market grocery in Darby, has had Rocky, who’s about 19 months old, since the dog was a pup. He’s with Bergren “24-7,” often in a kennel behind the People’s Market. Bergren says Rocky’s never aggressive toward the salesmen and vendors who come and go all day. That’s why Bergren was surprised when the Darby police accused Rocky of biting a boy in the boy’s yard. Bergren says he was skiing that day in March when Rocky apparently escaped his chain-link kennel at home. Bergren was cited for having a vicious dog. He was cited again last month after an officer claimed Rocky had bitten another person, though Bergren insists that at the time of the incident, Rocky was home with Bergren’s sons. The Darby police officer involved wasn’t available for comment. Judge Burnsides didn’t return calls seeking comment. Bergren delayed Rocky’s euthanization until Burnsides’s imposed deadline, May 23. That day, Bergren says he and the entire family drove Rocky to the Bitter Root Humane Association, in Hamilton, but it was closed. By missing the deadline, Bergren is risking arrest. He was planning to have Rocky euthanized by a vet on the afternoon of Wed., May 30, after the Indy went to print. BRHA Development Director Vicki Dawson is suprised by Burnsides’s ruling. “I’ve been here eight years, going on nine now, and it’s extremely uncommon,” she says, adding that euthanizing a dog is in some cases necessary, but that “a deep consideration needs to be made whether or not the animal is truly endangering the community.” Matthew Frank
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Radio-collared wolves killed by mountain lions in the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in the past two years.
etc. During this primary election season, Carol Williams, the matriarch of Missoula Democrats, finds herself on the sidelines—literally. She’s been watching baseball. Williams termed-out after eight years in the Montana Senate, where she was the first female Senate majority leader, and instead of being in the thick of the action ahead of Tuesday’s primary vote, she’s been in the Bay Area watching the Giants and Yankees play ball. “It feels really good,” she says, though she admits to some nostalgia. “I’ve enjoyed being in the legislature and I’ve worked hard, and so now, not having to do that, there is a little bit of a vacuum.” Of course, Williams still has her eye on this year’s Democratic primary, which is especially competitive: most Missoula Republican candidates are running unopposed, while many Democrats face stiff competition ahead of the general election. The race Williams is watching most closely is the one for her Senate seat, in District 46, where Sue Malek, currently representing House District 98, is battling Tyler Gernant, an attorney who two years ago ran for U.S. Congress. Williams says both are running “really good campaigns and are very visible, at least in the Rattlesnake area, where most of the votes are. … They’re doing the doors, they’re raising money, they’ve got lots of good signs up.” She says both are well-qualified and deserving. As in Missoula’s other competitive races, it’s a good problem to have, she says—“and a really good sign for Democrats.” Williams is also eyeing Jenifer Gursky’s race in HD 98 against David Crowley, because Gursky “had such a good term as president” of the Associated Students of the University of Montana. But perhaps the most interesting race is in House District 94, where Lou Ann Crowley is challenging oneterm incumbent Ellie Hill. These two met two years ago, with Hill winning by only 98 votes. Williams expects it to be close again, in part because some of Hill’s colleagues in the legislature are backing Crowley, including Sen. Dave Wanzenried, and Rep. Betsy Hands, who’s not running for reelection. “Generally, if you’re a member of a delegation, people sort of coalesce and support their colleague,” Williams says. “I think it’s a little different this time. … That’s unusual, I have to say.”
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Crickets in the pasture Montana’s odd silence on bison as national mammal by Alex Sakariassen
the National Bison Legacy Act passed. The National Bison Association, along with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the InterTribal Buffalo Council, announced a “Vote Bison!” campaign on the heels of Enzi’s introduction. If Enzi’s bill passes, those groups intend to push for a National Bison Day on the first Thursday of every November. “The buffalo was once the center of life for the Native peoples, and today, as we work to restore that relationship, we would like to pause and honor the buffalo as the national mammal,” Jim Stone, executive director of the InterTribal Bison Cooperative, said in a statement May 25. For Carter, the initiative is about more than simply acknowledging the iconic nature of the continent’s largest land mammal. The bill gives the National Bison Association a platform from which to highlight the part that private bison ranchers have played alongside conservation groups and tribal interests—and, by extension, what the American consumer can do. Photo by Alex Sakariassen “They’re a partner in this,” Carter says. “The more they buy Wild bison at the Fort Peck Indian Reservation bison meat and the more we see the demand increase for bison The National Bison Legacy Act—if meat, the more incentive there is for Montana has seen a number of highprofile developments around bison in passed—wouldn’t have any direct impact ranchers to bring these animals back on the last few months. Just days after the on how the federal government manages the pastures and rangelands.” Montana is a pivotal piece of the bison Fort Peck Reservation welcomed a herd bison. Rather, it would award the bison an of 63 brucellosis-free bison from iconic status akin to the nation’s official restoration puzzle. The Yellowstone herd is Yellowstone National Park, a district emblem, the bald eagle. Gov. Brian distinct from most others in the country, court judge blocked any additional relo- Schweitzer has already declared his belief Carter says, for both its history and its cation efforts in the foreseeable future. that the bison are a “symbol of pride not genetic health. Ted Turner continues to play Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks only for the Indian people but this entire an important private-sector role in the state launched a string of public meetings on a country.” Enzi’s congressional affirmation by protecting the species and promoting proposed state bison management plan of such sentiments could result in even conservation. But Carter understands that in early May. And federal judge Charles more public recognition and support for bison are often controversial, too, more so Lovell issued a temporary restraining bison conservation efforts. Schweitzer and in Montana, he says, than anywhere else in order against helicopter hazing of stray other bison advocates have pointed to a the country. “The one thing we do note is that Yellowstone bison just as state and feder- lack of tolerance for bison among certain al agents began their annual task of herd- interests in the state as one of the chief there’s broad support” for the bison act, ing the ungulates back into the park. So hurdles to re-introducing wild herds to Carter says, “not only just from senators in the West, but across the country and across Montana’s silence when it comes to the the prairie. The act “is a way to get people to pay both parties. This is a non-partisan issue, National Bison Legacy Act seems curious. Nevertheless, Senators Jon Tester and attention to bison,” says Dave Carter, execu- and it should be a non-controversial issue. Max Baucus have yet to take any official tive director of the National Bison It’s really just celebrating an animal that is position on Enzi’s May 23 proposal. Tester’s Association. “The fact that this is an animal so much a part of the history of this part of staff did not respond to a request for com- that has been an integral part of the food the world … and something we see as a ment before press time. Baucus’s office told system of people in North America for tens success story in saving an animal that was the Indy that any support for the national of thousands of years—it’s part of our envi- standing on the brink of extinction not too mammal designation would be premature. ronment, it’s part of our heritage. How do long ago.” “Max is focused on passing legislation that we tie all that together?” Carter’s group is pushing hard to see will help Montana businesses create jobs, asakariassen@missoulanews.com Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi went before the U.S. Senate last week with a proposal that, despite its brevity, could affect one of the country’s most recognizable wildlife species. Enzi wants to see the North American bison declared the national mammal of the United States. He’s not alone. Lawmakers in eight other Western states are backing his National Bison Legacy Act. Montana, oddly, wasn’t one of those states.
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like the farm bill and the highway bill,” a Baucus spokesperson said. “Max looks forward to hearing from Montanans before taking a position on naming the bison the national mammal.” Both senators are, however, urging the federal government to relax regulatory burdens on brucellosis research. The push could benefit bison by making it easier to develop a brucellosis vaccine.
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O, lucky cows In Stevensville, some live to see old age by Molly Laich
Nobody knows exactly how Molly B the angus beef cow managed to escape from a Great Falls slaughter line back in 2006, but that’s what happened. She leaped over partitions, dodged cars and trains and swam across the Missouri River in pursuit of freedom. It took wranglers more than six hours to catch her. By then, she’d become a celebrity. Sending her to the slaughterhouse was out of the question; just imagine the big-agro villain who would try, depicted with a drooling mouth and dollar signs for eyes.
time intended for dinner, making it the only sanctuary of its kind in Montana. As a farm, it makes not a lot of sense. They don’t grow anything. The chickens' eggs aren’t scrambled and the cows aren’t milked. To keep a viable dairy cow, the mother needs to be kept pregnant continuously, and then what would become of the calves? Essentially, the New Dawn animals, including five cows, eight pigs, five sheep, eight goats and many birds, are pets. There are, for example, Boris and Oliver, two very large pigs who could kill
sell, so they rent it out and run the farm with that, along with retirement money and Lee’s Social Security payments. They get a few donations and sometimes some student volunteers, but mostly Sue and Lee run the place out of their pockets, with their sweat. And their idealism. There are about 50 animals at New Dawn. There are about 45 billion that are killed for food in the U.S. each year. Saving little Buddhas from slaughter isn’t about making much of a dent in the number of lives lost. The point is to
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Molly B was sent instead to the Montana Large Animal Sanctuary, in Hot Springs, to live with 1,200 other animals. It proved to be an unmanageable number; the animals were starving and neglected. The sanctuary went under in 2011. So Molly B and Big Mike—a steer she befriended in Hot Springs, from whom she could not be separated—were sent to yet another new home, this time the nonprofit New Dawn Farm Sanctuary, which comprises about 20 acres atop a very steep hill in Stevensville and is a home of last resort for its animals. New Dawn was founded in 2007 by Sue and Lee Eakins, a retired couple in their 60s. Sue has short brown hair and a distinctive voice she uses to coo at the animals. Before opening the sanctuary, she spent 30 years as a social worker. Lee wears a trim beard and glasses. He has a hangar full of tools, farm equipment and a little rickety airplane built with mail-order parts—“but most of his life is to make me happy,” Sue says. New Dawn specializes in “food farmed” animals, meaning its residents were at one
you if they wanted, although after just a few moments, it’s clear that such an idea has never occurred to them. And the sheep— “little Buddhas,” Sue says—which calmly swarm anyone who enters their space. Among them is the black-faced Confetti, who gets around on just three hooves owing to a birth defect. His original owners took pity on him. Most of the animals found their way to New Dawn similarly, not by pulling off the perfect crime, like Molly B, but almost accidentally. The other livestock are joined by three dogs, a grumpy pot-bellied pig and two aloof llamas. Fans of interspecies friendships could be overwhelmed here, where pigs lie down with goats and sometimes try to herd cows. Only the roosters and geese are penned, for their safety. There seem to be just the right number of animals. “I’m not trying to win animal hoarder of the year,” Sue says. But how can this work? Sue and Lee said they’d intended to fund the farm with money they got for their South Hills house, but it refuses to
create a place for people to visit the animals, fall in love and stop eating them. In addition to the sanctuary, Sue also runs the website othernationsjustice.org, which mobilizes animal activists in Montana. Last month, the group protested the Shrine Club Circus on the UM campus for the way it uses animals. Its fans also meet for vegetarian potlucks at Missoula’s Unitarian church. The group takes its name from the American naturalist Henry Beston, who wrote of animals nearly 100 years ago, “They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time.” Comprehending 45 billion little souls might be impossible for anyone. It’s much easier to shine a light on one, like Molly B, and say, “This one is special. She must have been so clever to fall out of line.” New Dawn wants to gently correct this assumption. In fact, out in her sanctuary field, she’s hard to differentiate from the other mostly black cows.
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Damned if you do Med pot court case could sway election This week, the Montana Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Montana’s medical marijuana law. The state, represented by Attorney General Steve Bullock, argued that District Judge James Reynolds improperly halted sections of the law passed by the 2011 legislature. Trial lawyer Jim Goetz, of Bozeman, argued that the new law is rife with unconstitutional provisions and should be dumped in its entirety. The outcome could affect thousands of Montanans who still rely on marijuana as medicine. It could also influence the November elections. In 2004, Montanans passed an initiative, I-148, by a whopping 62 percent— more votes than any politician or other ballot measure could claim. The law provided that, with a doctor’s prescription, those who wished to use medical marijuana could get a state medical marijuana card allowing them to obtain their medicine from registered caregivers or to grow it themselves. Slowly but surely, the list of cardholders grew into the thousands and the medical marijuana industry expanded. Then, due in part to efforts to make obtaining a state card easier, medical marijuana caravans, video visits with doctors to get prescriptions and, perhaps, an acceptance by the public that medical marijuana was indeed legal in Montana and wouldn’t get one tossed in jail, the number of cardholders ballooned, eventually topping out at more than 30,000 in 2010. The fly in the ointment was the fact that marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, which prohibits both its use and production. However, a memorandum issued by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder seemed to assure patients and providers in states that legalized marijuana for medical use that the federal government would defer to state laws. Sometime in 2010, that changed. The federal government began what it claims was an 18-month investigation into Montana’s medical marijuana
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industry, targeting those who grew and distributed it. At about the same time, and prior to the 2011 legislature, opponents to any use of marijuana began efforts to overturn the initiative, finding champions to carry their repeal in folks such as Mike Milburn, a Republican representative
The peril for Bullock is what 30,000 former patients and nearly 27,000 signers on the initiative will do this fall. from Cascade, and Jeff Essmann, a Republican senator from Billings. As Speaker of the House in a chamber dominated by a two-thirds Republican majority, Milburn passed a repeal through the legislature, only to have it vetoed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer. That brings us to the law at hand, which passed the legislature as SB 423. The bill was thrown together in the closing weeks of the session in response to Schweitzer’s veto. Besides being a thinly veiled attempt at repeal, it’s sausagemaking at its worst. For example, District Judge Reynolds blocked the law’s provision of warrantless searches, its ban on advertising and the prohibition that those growing medical marijuana may receive remuneration from patients. But that ruling fell far short of what’s necessary, argues Goetz on behalf of the Montana Cannabis Industry Association. “The preliminary injunction,” Goetz wrote in a brief, “did not go far enough—
the entire act should have been enjoined because its constitutionally-offensive features are so intertwined with the rest of the act that the excision amounted to an improper rewrite of the statute.” The law infringes on constitutional rights, he argues, “to pursue good health, happiness, privacy, dignity and a lawful occupation.” In a brief for the state, Bullock—who is also running for governor—contends that the court “has already determined that the right to pursue employment is limited to lawful activities. Commercially selling marijuana … is illegal under Montana law as well as federal law. Similarly, there is no right to pursue health free of government regulations. And while the right to privacy encompasses the right to make medical decisions, that right must be balanced against the state’s police power, especially where no fundamental right is at stake.” In addition to these arguments and their outcome, waiting in the wings is I124, the initiative allowing voters to repeal SB 423. Medical marijuana supporters put it on the ballot by garnering 26,778 signatures from 49 of the state’s 100 legislative districts. If the court strikes down SB 423, that initiative will be moot and the law will revert to its 2004 version; if the court rules otherwise, voters again will have a chance to tell lawmakers what they want when it comes to medical marijuana. The peril for Bullock is what 30,000 former patients and nearly 27,000 signers on the initiative will do this fall. If they think he’s fought against their interests, even if it was his duty as attorney general to defend the law, they might not give him their votes. He could win in court and lose in November. 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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Fishing for recovery Anglers can be advocates for endangered species by Ben Long
The prism of clear river water can distort and magnify the size of a fish, an effect amplified by adrenaline and nostalgia. Still, I remember one fish big enough to shake my whole view of the world. I was of that tender age when one believes one’s father to be capable of anything—except failure. Dad and I were camping along a headwater tributary of Idaho’s Clearwater River. The trout rose from the shadows of the glassy waters, beyond the reach of my childlike casts. It dashed after my dad’s spinner but never struck. My mind’s eye sees that fish flashing bright and infuriating, easily eluding us, until the rich evening light fades into darkness. That fish made my old man mortal in my eyes. It was also my introduction to the bull trout, apex predator of the Columbia River Basin. Bull trout were formerly called Dolly Varden, which seems like a sissy name for such a muscular fish. They are technically a char, with light yellow dots against a greenish back and a fiery orange underbelly. They’re the shape of a salmon, and lakerun fish can top 30 pounds. Stories abound of pioneers using pitchforks to collect them from spawning streams to chop into fertilizer, but over the years, the fish population plummeted due to habitat degradation, dams, overharvest and competition with exotic species. Today, I live in the bull trout’s stronghold, the Kootenai and Flathead drainages of western Montana. I’ve watched as the legendary run of bull trout from Flathead Lake crashed. Another run at Swan Lake is drifting into trouble. I’ve also seen the species go from obscurity to headlines when it was listed under the Endangered Species Act. Still, in those Montana waters where the species is holding its own, one may catch—and even keep and eat—bull trout. That’s not just a good thing for anglers; it also reveals the inherent flexibility of the Endangered Species Act. It surprises many that fishermen are
still allowed to pursue bull trout under the act, that notorious “atomic sledgehammer” of a law, as the ESA’s critics have dubbed it. Bull trout were once vilified as a “cannibal fish” that gobbled up more desirable
Stories abound of pioneers using pitchforks to collect bull trout from spawning streams to chop into fertilizer, but over the years, the fish population plummeted. species. Similarly, some politically motivated people vilify the Endangered Species Act as a destructive law, going far beyond objective need or reality. Thanks to that law, which was celebrated May 18 as “National Endangered Species Day,” we as a people recognize that all life deserves respect and that we are all part of the intricate web of life. Regulated sport fishing rarely contributes to the demise of a fish species, but it has contributed to the rescue of some. Bull trout, like too many native trout, char and salmon species of the Columbia Basin, face a variety of threats, including dams, competitive exotic species and anything that degrades clear, cold spawning streams. All of these have far more damaging and permanent impacts on the survival of endangered fish than does well-regulated sport fishing. And that means that, in turn,
fishermen can be a fish’s most powerful political allies, especially when they’re working together with groups such as Trout Unlimited. The Endangered Species Act does protect the habitat of endangered species, mostly on federal land, and in general, it usually bars the “take” or killing of members of a troubled species. But there are important exceptions. Even where bull trout are listed as a threatened species, they can still be fair game for well-managed sport fishing under the Endangered Species Act. The fact is, a fish species can be faring poorly overall but still have enough of a surplus in a local population to support a moderate harvest. Between 2004 and 2010, Montana’s Koocanusa Reservoir and Hungry Horse Reservoir of the South Fork of the Flathead River offered about 43,000 days of fishing and produced more than 2,500 healthy, locally produced bull trout meals. Likewise, Lake Billie Chinook, north of Bend, Ore., has a growing reputation as a bull trout fishery. Within proper limits, sport fishing in such habitats has a negligible impact on the population. On the plus side, it introduces thousands of people to the fish and gives them reason to become invested in conservation. With good luck and hard work, fishing opportunities will expand as the species recovers. My own son likes fishing the kiddie ponds these days, delighted with a 10-inch rainbow trout fresh from the hatchery. Someday, I’d like to take him to some remote mountain river and show him a bull trout that’s big enough and smart enough to make a fool of his old man. Ben Long is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org ). He is a conservationist and senior program director for Resource Media in Kalispell.
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Since it’s 2012, you probably don’t read literary journals. It certainly seems like more of a 1912, salon-kind of activity anyway (reading, that is). Unless of course you’re an up-and-coming writer looking to not get self-published. Then you scour journals and look for contest deadlines. You may even lick dozens of envelopes and spend an hour at the copy shop printing out your precious manu-
Whitefish Review has done. They’ve quickly built a reputation as a quality journal, a place where the big fish and small fries can lie together. Issue #11, The WILD Issue launches this week with a fete beside Whitefish Lake and a reading from author David James Duncan (The River Why and The Brothers K), who just happens to be published alongside 13-year-old essayist Sarah Ward. Don’t
scripts, only to have some snarky grad student at a third-tier MFA program in the Midwest guffaw over your use of passive voice one time, in one sentence (where the hell is Emporia State University anyway?). But these journals do serve a purpose. They’re more than the minor leagues of publishing. They offer a place where seasoned writers and amateurs can rest their works side by side and be seen as equals. The good journals create an aesthetic. They create a community. This is what the
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For Burnt Fork Creek Volunteer Restoration Day, come help Trout Unlimited plant native shrubs and trees and help to restore creekside habitat in the Bitterroot Valley on Saturday, from 9 AM to 4:00 PM. You will learn about restoration activities along a section of Burnt Fork Creek that has been recently fencedoff from cattle. Then you’ll help plant native shrubs and trees to help jump-start re-vegetation at the site. Meet at the Walmart on Brooks Ave. on the west side of the parking lot at 9 AM to carpool to the site, or meet at the Stevensville Ranger District Office at 10 AM, 88 Main St., Stevensville. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Nick Littman if interested, 541-1195.
Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication Non-Violent Communication Weekly Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free.
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SUNDAY JUNE 3 Occupy Missoula General Assembly takes place at the Union Hall. 208 E. Main St. 2–4 PM. occupymissoula.org.
MONDAY JUNE 4 For all those affected by epilepsy, come to the Epilepsy Support Group at Summit Independent Living Center. 700 SW Higgins. 2–3:30 PM. Free. Call 721-0707.
The Whitefish Review debuts The WILD Issue on Sat., June 2, from 6–11 PM, at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, with readings by David James Duncan, music by the Maw Brothers and a silent auction. $10 suggested donation.
Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 115 S. 3rd St. W. 1-3 PM. For information, call 543-3955. YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts YWCA Support Groups for women every Tue. from 6:30–8 PM. An American Indian-led talking circle is also available, along with age-appropriate children’s groups. Free. Call 543-6691.
THURSDAY JUNE 7 Quit your belly-achin’ and take part in your community during the Transportation Planning Workshop at the Floriculture Bldg. on the Western Montana Fairgrounds. Discussions include sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and vehicular traffic. 5:45–8 PM. Call 258-4989.
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I N OTHER N EWS Curious but true news items from around the world
CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - A witness told police responding to a report of shots fired in North Charleston, S.C., that a man with a gun had gone into a house, but when officers questioned the occupant, she insisted no one else was there but her children. The officers asked the children if that was true, and they said no, that two men were in a back room watching television. Officers found Nathaniel Whack and Pierre Pete, as well as partially smoked joints, three loaded handguns, two semi-automatic weapons and a revolver. According to the police report, during a strip search, a spent .38 shell casing fell out of Whack’s anus and was logged into evidence. (Charleston’s WCIV-TV)
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Her Majesty’s Treasury defended the nickel-plated coins, explaining they’ll save about 8 million pounds ($12.6 million) a year and that, except for Sweden, other European nations still use nickel in coins. Writing in the British Medical Journal, experts from St. John’s Institute of Dermatology and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, warned of “the potential costs to health from skin diseases related to nickel exposure—allergic contact dermatitis and hand dermatitis.” (Britain’s The Scotsman) DOUBLE-DUTY LIFESAVER - When a 57-year-old man got into an argument with an acquaintance at a San Diego shopping mall, police said the acquaintance pulled a knife and stabbed him in the chest. The victim’s implanted heart defibrillator blocked the blade, sparing the man’s life. (Associated Press) KILLING TIME - During a nine-hour layover in Nashville, Tenn., Greyhound bus passenger William Todd, 24, committed at least 11 felonies, according to police. He started by breaking into a business, stealing weapons and then shooting up the business and setting it on fire. Next, he robbed four people leaving a local bar, tased one and pistol-whipped another. Five minutes later, he carjacked a taxi at gunpoint and used stolen credit cards to buy food and $199 worth of items at a WalMart. At 6 a.m., he entered a hotel, broke into a law office there, ransacked it and defecated on a desk, smearing feces on some framed law degrees. Then he knocked on several hotel room doors, pretending to be a female housekeeper, and robbed one couple of $600, crying the whole time. He shaved his head, returned to the stolen cab but crashed it into a parking garage. He hailed another cab and ordered the driver at knifepoint to take him to Opryland. At noon, police found Todd hiding in a water-cooling vat on top of Opryland, submerged up to his nose. (Nashville’s WSMV-TV) CURSE IN DISGUISE - When a medical condition forced Kim Thompson to leave her job on a disability pension, the New Jersey resident was able to get her $91,000 federal student loans canceled. The debt was reported to the Internal Revenue Service as taxable Cancellation of Debt Income, resulting in her owing $26,000 to the IRS and $5,000 to the state of New Jersey. (ABC News) DATA-RECOVERY HEROES - Britain’s Trish Vickers, who lost her eyesight seven years ago, had written 26 pages of a novel, using rubber bands to guide her ballpoint pen, when she asked her son to read them. The pages were blank because the pen had run out of ink. They called police in Dorset, and a forensic team shined a crime light on the indentations on the paper to read what Vickers had written. “Fortunately,” police official Kerry Savage said, “apart from one line, we managed to retrieve the whole lot.” (BBC News) SILENCE, PLEASE - The longest anyone can tolerate the world’s quietest place is 45 minutes, according to Orfield Laboratories in South Minneapolis, Minn. Its anechoic chamber is 99.99 percent sound absorbent, thanks to 3.3-foot-thick fiberglass acoustic wedges, double walls of insulated glass and foot-thick concrete. “It’s used for formal product testing, for research into the sound of different thing: heart valves, the sound of the display of a cell phone, the sound of a switch on a car dashboard,” said company founder and president Steven Orfield, who can last 30 minutes in the chamber. “The quieter the room, the more things you’ll hear. You’ll hear your heart beating, sometimes you can hear your lungs, hear your stomach gurgling loudly. In the anechoic chamber, you become the sound.” (Britain’s Daily Mail) A woman who became concerned after hearing moaning and yelling coming from a neighbor’s apartment in Victoria, British Columbia, around 5 a.m. called police, who had to knock several times before the man responded. “When questioned about the amount of noise he was making,” Deputy Chief John Ducker wrote in the police operations log, “the man explained that he had been essentially (in his own, different words) on the toilet having his morning constitutional, but he was done now.” The man promised to be quieter in the future. (Victoria’s Times Colonist) STOCKPILE FOLLIES - After storing $68,250 worth of unused polo-style shirts since October 2010, the District of Columbia fire department finally issued a new uniform policy that would allow firefighters to wear the 1,750 shirts, which are designed not to melt to the body and contribute to burn injuries. Less than 30 minutes after the policy was announced, however, officials rescinded it, leaving the shirts in storage. (The Washington Times) Paris police seized 13 tons of miniature Eiffel Towers, explaining that the owner of a souvenir shop and her family were selling them at tourist spots, including the real Eiffel Tower, without a permit. (Associated Press)
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onovan Power breaks through a tangle of brush just off Marshall Canyon Road, ascending a steep, narrow dirt track. He occasionally steps over a downed log, the once-clean cut from a chainsaw worn from years of rain and snow. Forest growth presses in around us. I nearly trip over an exposed root and quietly thank myself for throwing on a pair of boots with good tread. Then a branch slaps my face as I struggle to gain my footing. This certainly wouldn’t be my first choice for a mountain bike trail. After several more yards of steep grade, the forest gives way to clear-cut. The trail is much easier to spot here—a skinny track of exposed soil cutting down the mountain at a pitch that, were I riding down instead of climbing up, would probably turn my hair prematurely white. For speed demons, the appeal is obvious. “Huh, looks like it’s open,” Power says. “Someone’s been riding it. Or at least hiking.” We’re at the base of Meow Mix, a freeride mountain bike trail that drops off a logging road above the west side of Marshall Creek. Power, an avid Missoula freerider, offered to take me out for a look at how extreme this side of the sport can be. Meow Mix was a legend in the local bike community 10 years ago. Adrenaline junkies came here for a wickedly challenging ride, one that tested brakes, reflexes and suspension. The U.S. Forest Service referred to it as a “hot spot” among freeriders in its 2009 annual report on the Rattlesnake National Wilderness and Recreation Area. The agency’s report also classified Meow Mix as a user created non-system trail. That’s the long way of saying “illegal.” Freeride mountain biking has become an increasingly popular sport in the Missoula area over the past decade or so. Advancements in suspension technology have allowed for bikes specifically tailored to more “technical” terrain: steep slopes, jumps, rock drops and log ramps. But Missoula’s legal trail system doesn’t have much of that. The void is filled by an outlaw culture of freeriders bent on meeting their own demands, even if it means breaking the law. It’s not like they haven’t tried to go the legal route before. Years ago, the nonprofit Mountain Bike Missoula pushed for a highly technical trail on Blue Mountain. To hear some tell it, they almost got there … before the discussion fell apart. The Lolo National Forest closed Meow Mix in 2005, downing trees over the trail and declaring it off-limits. Then they closed it again in 2008—three times. Freeriders just kept reopening it. Finally, on the fourth go-round, forest officials brought in trail crews to mulch and seed Meow Mix. The agency’s concerns over it, as with any illegal trail, varied from public safety and potential user conflict to erosion. The 2009 report encouraged rangers to continue monitoring the area on a regular basis. After a slow, scenic ride up Road 55, Power stops at the top of Meow Mix. The hill drops sharply off the road. It’s choked with pine. But there’s
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nothing here to indicate any trail. Just a bunch of downed trees—big ones—piled on top of one another. “You can’t tell me that’s better for the forest than a singletrack,” Power says. “It’s not like we’re motorized.”
Mouse, meet cat Rusty Wilder has heard this tune before. As infrastructure and operations officer for the Lolo National Forest, he’s well aware that there are scores of user groups out there vying for their share of public land. The tricky part for the Forest Service, he says, is making sure those uses don’t conflict with one another. “If you concentrate use, you can have uses that aren’t necessarily compatible,” Wilder explains. “If I were riding a horse, I might not feel that horseback riding and mountain biking were compatible in the
in weeds or wildlife or fish,” Wilder says, “so they look at things with a different point of view. Most people fundamentally respect the natural resource, and if they understand why something is a concern, they’re going to be much more aware of how their activities affect those resources.” Boyd Hartwig, communications director of the Lolo, is quicker to address specific questions regarding the challenges rogue bike trails present for Forest Service staff. Trails such as Meow Mix, up Marshall Canyon, can require extensive rehabilitation to promote regrowth, Hartwig says. That comes only after the trails are closed and cleared of any man-made structures like jumps and bridges—obstacles not uncommon on more technical courses in the Missoula area. A simple search for Missoula on Pinkbike.com turns up a number of examples of freeride trails, both legal and illegal.
one trail, there’s no doubt another is in the works. “I was talking to Hilshey earlier,” Hartwig says, referring to Recreation Program Manager Al Hilshey, who was unavailable to comment for this article. “He says they’ve actually seen a decrease since 2010.” That, or the mice are getting better at hiding.
The outlaw game In May 2009, an agent with the Flathead National Forest discovered a set of hand tools on an illegal mountain bike trail on Crane Mountain, above the town of Ferndale. The agent confiscated the tools and left a business card in their place. The owner later called, confessing to having built the trail, which he called “Original Sin.” His name was Ron Cron. Cron’s ultimate goal made headlines in local papers when the story broke last year. He sought to mimic a group of freeriders from Wyoming known as
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same vicinity. If I had small children and was using a recreation area, I might not feel comfortable having those small children around an ATV area or a nonmechanized use such as bikes.” Wilder—himself a mountain biker—shies away from singling out any one user group at length. When asked about the problems raised by illegal mountain bike trails, he says the real concern is “unauthorized uses in general.” Freeriders are just one consideration in a larger picture. Wilder is, however, much more specific about the damages that unauthorized use of federal land can cause. Public safety and protection of the resource are the Forests Service’s top priorities in land management, he says. Users might not even be aware of the subtle ramifications of building a freeride bike trail, a dirt jump or a timber ramp. “Not everyone has a background
“Generally, when [rangers] become aware of it, they go out and try to repair the resource damage, obliterate the user-made trail that’s illegal,” Hartwig says. “Sometimes the public reports those. We can’t be everywhere all the time, so there might be some trails out there we don’t know about.” Locating those trails is anything but easy. The freeriders who build and maintain them often do so in low-traffic areas and are reluctant to volunteer details to anyone beyond their fellow bikers. They’ll even go so far as to mask the beginnings and ends of their trails, carrying their bikes for several yards to avoid detection. They play a cat-and-mouse game with federal officials, spending days if not weeks constructing a trail or freeride feature only to abandon it once it’s discovered. It can be frustrating for the Forest Service too, Hartwig says. Even as rangers and other staff tear out
the Teton Freedom Riders, who had constructed and maintained illegal trails on the Bridger-Teton National Forest even as rangers struggled to shut them down. Their outlaw game against the Forest Service—which ultimately led to nonprofit incorporation and a collaborative partnership with the agency—was the subject of the 2009 documentary Freedom Riders. Cron believed if he built a trail and turned himself in, the Forest Service in western Montana would be forced to allow freeriders to continue riding. Instead, the agency fined him $300 dollars. Cron’s relationship with the Forest Service didn’t end there, however. He and other freeriders wound up working volunteer trail maintenance on a legal series of bike trails along Flathead Lake. Meanwhile, Cron continued to push for a network of
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trails on Crane Mountain, attempting to raise money despite clear indications from the Forest Service that such development wouldn’t be approved anytime soon. Keith Hammer followed all this closely. His conservation organization, the Swan View Coalition, went so far as to FOIA the action against Cron as well as emails between various officials. To Hammer, Cron’s activities on Crane Mountain represent the potential threat this outlaw contingent presents to public land. “In the case of Crane Mountain, it’s really good wildlife habitat,” he says. “Regarding the trail clearing that went on, Ron Cron basically said, ‘All we did was cut open a bunch of game trails.’ Well, those are game trails. … Bears and elk and whatnot are trying to use those trails to get from point A to point B. Right there, off the bat, is the first impact to wildlife. Their trails are being taken over by what I call breakneck mountain biking.” Hammer also feels that the push to build rogue trails on Crane Mountain compounds existing problems with motorized use “in some of the exact same areas where the Forest Service has been trying to get a handle on unlawful use to begin with.” Above all, the Swan View Coalition abhors the disregard for laws meant not only to protect public land but to uphold the public process for developing trails. “The whole reason the law says you can’t go out and just do this is there’s supposed to be a planning process,” Hammer says. “It just totally short-circuits the whole public planning process.” Hammer does believe the freeride mountain bike community deserves a place to recreate. “It’s called Winter Sports Inc. on Big Mountain,” he says. “It’s already established there.”
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To see your work undone Missoula Bike Source is slow on a recent Thursday morning. Owner Chris Larson sits behind the counter, chatting with the occasional customer that drifts in through the bike shop’s Russell Street storefront, near Mount Avenue. The place has been open for just a few weeks, but Larson is no stranger to fellow bikers in the community. He worked as a manager at Big Sky Bikes for years. He’s also ridden his fair share of technical terrain, both legal and illegal. “The amount of people that are recreating at all these different trailheads and the different riding styles show that there is a pretty good percent of people these days that want to ride a certain way,” Larson says. “The only way to do it and make it work right is have an area that’s designated for us—not try to do the pirated trails, because that’s not helping anyone.” After half an hour, we’ve come around to the subject of a solution. Larson is getting increasingly frustrated with every question. “God, this is just getting me so angry, talking about this,” he says.
Over the past two decades, Larson has watched as attempts to establish legalized freeride trails fell apart. The bikers had the Lolo National Forest’s ear once, about eight years back, he says, but the dialogue never seemed to go anywhere. “I think business owners of the bike shops need to get together, and all riders, whether it’s the cross-country guys, the freeriders, the downhillers,” he says. “We need to all sit down and explain all our points of view and have a clear understanding of everybody’s wants. And listen to what people are saying.” I ask if Larson feels he’s one of the guys to lead the charge. He shrugs, mentions he’s got a family now, a business. He bought 20 acres in the Bitterroot and built dirt jumps for himself. He and a friend ride on private property, keeping the trail pretty much to themselves. “I just keep hidden these days,” he says. Part of Larson’s attitude is born from a stockpile of frustration dating back to his years building and
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biking rogue trails. The amount of time it takes to build even a single feature is tough, he says. One jump could take an entire day, and coming back to see it torn down is a bummer. He feels that the freeride community, in its quest to find some sort of home, just gets vilified. “We had this trail up in Pattee Canyon years ago,” he recalls, “and we had a guy run out after us, taking pictures, trying to hit us, trying to knock us off our bikes. And that’s okay? It’s okay to have somebody freak out and get violent with us all over some trail we were building? How did that harm him? “We didn’t call any cops or anything,” he adds, “because we felt like, ‘Shit, we’re to blame here.’”
Asking permission It’s a familiar habit among freeriders, always looking over their shoulders. Cris Winner started mountain biking around age 10. By 13, he was an
outlaw, building trails and features on public land without authorization. He kept his activities mostly confined to a patch of city land near his house in the Rattlesnake Canyon, though as he got older he’d bike over to Meow Mix or hitch rides to outlying trails with folks who had driver’s licenses. What Winner remembers most is the sense of being hunted. “From the beginning you felt you were being bad when you were building or riding on areas that were public,” he says. “At times, it was exciting to build and break the rules, when you’re 13 and 14, but you have to dodge around this idea of ‘Oh, we could get in trouble for building this jump.’” Nowadays, Winner steers clear of illegal trails. He lives in Bozeman but returns to Missoula every summer to coach the Missoula Freeride Camp, the group he founded about five years ago. The camp, which caters to mountain bikers ages 10 to 17, avoids unauthorized areas, he says. Winner started the camp largely to keep the sport of freeriding alive among Missoula’s youth. He says he only wishes those kids had more legal opportunities to hone their skills. “We were always paranoid, the whole time, doing these activities. And I think forcing young people, adolescents, into states of paranoia about trying to pursue their passion yet not offering any opportunities to pursue it, that’s a feeling I wish I’d never had.” If local mountain biker Matt Barnes can spur the conversation forward, there’s a chance Winner’s young freeriders won’t have to be paranoid. Barnes is on Missoula’s Open Space Advisory Committee and is working to re-incorporate the nonprofit Mountain Bike Missoula (MTB Missoula) to push for legalized freeride trails in the Missoula area. That group was successful in the past, spearheading projects like the Mo Z Trail on Mount Sentinel. But MTB Missoula fizzled over time, Barnes says, and they were never closely involved with the more extreme side of the sport. “Obviously,” he says, “there’s a need if people are going to that length to break the law to create those opportunities for themselves.” Barnes hopes to capitalize on the evergrowing popularity of mountain biking to not only meet the demands of freeriders but to better diversify Missoula’s trail system, “from kids on training wheels to downhillers with full-face helmets and full-suspension bikes.” Now is the time, Barnes says. There’s momentum thanks to the fame of local pro riders like Sam Schultz and the establishment of the Missoula XC mountain bike course at Marshall Mountain last year. The next six months, he says, will be “pretty critical in seeing what sort of public interest we can generate.” MTB Missoula may just be the uniting force freeriders need to have their voices heard. If the group can foster patience among the more extreme members of the mountain bike community, Barnes feels the effort could be a boon for the whole town. The real challenge comes in changing the prevailing mantra among freeriders that drives them to avoid red tape and build rogue trails in the first place: “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission.”
‘Let us do it right’ Back at Missoula Bike Source, Larson’s friend Nick walks in. The two get to talking about local freeriding. They’ve both traveled frequently to Washington, Utah and Canada, where agencies have embraced the mountain biking craze and set aside networks of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Montana is just five to eight years behind that curve, Larson says. Nick equates it with the way snowboarding was 20 years ago, a sport with growing popularity but a slower pick-up in Montana than in more populous states. “It’s like being into sailboats and sailing but living a long ways from the ocean, or being into skiing and living in St. Louis,” Nick says of freeriding in Montana in 2012. “But here we’re at the bases of five mountain ranges,” Larson counters. “And we have great shops in this town, access to pretty awesome bikes. [And yet,] we gotta build our own shit or throw our bikes on our backs and hike up the side of something to get what we need.” The outlaw bikers, the rogue trails, the whole cat-and-mouse game, I say—is it possible all this has poisoned the well? Any future dialogue with the Forest Service about setting aside public land for freeriders could be colored by the fact that many within that community have taken matters into their own hands. I’d posed the same question to Winner,
who said that, since the Forest Service has never really given freeriders a chance, there’s blood on both parties’ hands. Larson admits he’s seen some trashy trails around Missoula, though he says he himself has been careful in the past when selecting where he builds. “When I go up to some of these trails, all the wood is still left there, the tools are left out, the beer cans are laying there. Yeah, that just makes it harder for us.” Larson’s frustration isn’t limited to his own mountain biking pursuits. Opening Missoula Bike Source has underscored another problem he’s
Wilder encourage anyone with questions on the process to call their offices, to open up that dialogue once more. It’s not that they wouldn’t like to accommodate a user group with a strong voice, he says. It’s that they and the user groups alike have to be aware of how that accommodation might fundamentally alter the landscape and change the forest experience for other users. “Historically, the Forest Service has allowed sort of conventional uses: walking down the trail, taking your horse, driving your ATV on a road,” Hartwig explains. “The mountain bikers who want a more Photo by Steele Williams challenging experience, they’ve taken it to the next step and said, ‘That’s not enough for us. We want to construct things. We want to noted for years: Without authorized freeride trails, build jumps and bridges,’ or whatever. That takes us there’s no market in Missoula for some of the latest outside the bounds of what we’re allowed to do.” As far as Larson, his buddy Nick and other bikand greatest bike technology. ers around Missoula are concerned, that model of “A lot of the companies that I sell have a huge conventional use on the Forest Service is hindering market of freeride and downhill bikes,” Larson says. balanced recreation. It’s public land, after all. “Don’t “I can’t even sell them here. I can’t floor them. I can special order them for people, and I do. But I can’t we help pay taxes?” Larson says. “Isn’t the Forest dare have three or four downhill bikes on the floor, Service our land, too? They’re supposed to be there because they won’t sell. That bugs me. It’s a market to manage it for us. So why not let us have what we want and help them do it right?” I’d love to push, and it’s growing.” Boyd Hartwig, of the Lolo National Forest, hears asakariassen@missoulanews.com all these complaints loud and clear. He and Rusty
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cress have decent amounts of chlorophyll as well. In order to have chlorophyll on patrol all the time, you would need to be noshing the rabbit food with regularity—which might in turn make your bowels more regular. Indeed, chlorophyll is only one of the many reasons why greens are some of the best things you can eat. Spinach is one of the few greens that’s equally delicious raw, cooked or wilted. Cooking vegetables for long periods of time does alter their chlorophyll, but it isn’t clear whether this impacts the molecule’s carcinogen-binding activity. Raw plant cells are alive and buzzing with enzymes, and the general rule with vegetables is the rawer the better. But sometimes you just want to cook the pants off some spinach and make a big pot of saag paneer. I know I do. “Saag Paneer” means “spinach and cheese,” but it might as well be Indian for “chlorophyll stew,” so packed it is with pureed leaves. It’s easy to make the homemade cheese that goes in it, or you can fake it and use feta or queso fresco. If you live near an
Indian grocery store, you can buy genuine Indian paneer cheese. Some aficionados swear that saag paneer isn’t right if it doesn’t contain mustard greens as well as spinach. Kale, wild nettles, turnip greens, dandelion, lamb’s quarter and other edible weeds can be used with spinach as well. To make the paneer, heat half a gallon of whole milk on medium/high in a thick-bottomed pan, stirring often with a rubber spatula to prevent scalding the milk. When it begins to boil, turn off the heat and add four tablespoons of lemon juice, stirring steadily. The milk should separate into watery whey with thick curds floating on top. If the whey remains creamy, add another tablespoon or two of lemon juice. Pour the curdled milk through a colander lined with folded cheesecloth. The whey can be used for other purposes, like making ricotta cheese, or be fed to animals. Tie the corners of the cheesecloth together and hang, so it drains and the curds settle into a hard cheese. Squeeze out any remaining moisture before using. Now, wash your spinach and other greens, removing the stems from tougher plants like kale, nettles or mustard greens. For each half-pound of greens, chop one or two jalapeno peppers and a teaspoon of ginger. Cook the peppers and ginger for a few minutes in a quarter-inch of water. Add a halfteaspoon of salt, then add the greens. Cook for five minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Let the greens cool, then puree in a blender. Cut the cheese into cubes and lightly brown them in a pan with oil or ghee; paneer cheese won’t melt. In a separate pan, with oil or ghee on medium heat, add a pinch of fenugreek seeds, a pinch of cumin powder and a pinch or more of coriander powder, and cook for 30 seconds. Add a chopped onion and some tomato—either fresh minced or a quarter-cup catsup or a half-cup canned—and one or two chopped garlic cloves. Cook until it’s integrated and soupy, then add the cheese and cook until the cheese heats up. Then add the pureed greens. Let it all cook together for a few minutes, and your saag paneer is done. Saag paneer is typically served with basmati or jasmine rice. It also goes great, if less traditionally, with a perfectly burnt steak.
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Chlorophyll is quite a molecule. In the sequence of reactions known as photosynthesis, chlorophyll is what catches the incoming photon of sunlight and gets that party started. Without photosynthesis, life as we know it would not be possible. The mud season that follows winter would never be superseded by green growth. Tasty vegetarians, like cows, would have nothing to eat. In addition to supplying the entire biosphere with energy, on a personal level chlorophyll is good eating. Of all the plants we consume, spinach contains the most chlorophyll. Spinach also tastes the most like meat, in my opinion, perhaps thanks to the fact that chlorophyll is nearly identical to hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells. Spinach also contains high levels of iron, magnesium and folate, all of which, like chlorophyll, are considered “blood building.” Chlorophyll has become a darling of health-food devotees, praised for its antioxidant and energyboosting qualities, among many others. Recent scientific evidence supports some of these “folk” uses. The body apparently does convert chlorophyll to hemoglobin, which has long been suspected and might help explain the meaty vibe I get from spinach. Meanwhile, several new studies suggest that chlorophyll may play a significant role in thwarting some forms of cancer. It’s been known for years that molecules called chlorophyllins, which are made from chlorophyll, offer protection against cancers caused by aflatoxin, a carcinogen that comes from mold. They do so by essentially grabbing the carcinogens and showing them the door. The back door, that is, via the body’s excretory pathway. This eviction prevents the aflatoxin from being absorbed into the body, where it could have done damage. Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin are very similar molecules, and ever since the chlorophyllin studies came out it’s been speculated that chlorophyll from a diet high in green vegetables could offer similar protection against aflatoxin, via a similar mechanism. Recent research at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University offers evidence that it does. Now research is being done, at OSU and elsewhere, to determine if other carcinogens can be similarly foiled, either by chlorophyllin in pill form
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or chlorophyll from food—usually spinach. Some of the carcinogens being studied are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are found in smoke and air pollution, and heterocyclic amines, the carcinogens in burned meat. One lab has reported that dietary spinach inhibits the proliferation of rat colon cancer cells induced by heme, a molecule found in red meat that correlates with an increased risk of colon cancer. This research supports the idea of eating leaves with your meat—the darker, more chlorophyll-rich leaves the better. After spinach, parsley and water-
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Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St., Suite 200 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 2. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty.
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The Bridge Pizza Corner of S. 4th & S. Higgins 542-0002 A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11 to late. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 40 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Claim Jumper 3021 Brooks • 728-0074 Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Come in between 7-8 am for our Early Bird Breakfast Special: Get 50% off any breakfast menu item! Or Join us for Lunch and Dinner. We feature CJ’s Famous Fried Chicken, Delicious Steaks, and your Favorite Pub Classics. Breakfast from 7am-11am on Weekdays and 7am-2pm on Weekends. Lunch and Dinner 11am-9pm SunWed and 11am-10pm Thurs-Sat. Ask your Server about our Players Club! Happy Hour in our lounge M-F 4-6 PM. $-$$$ 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 in the greater Missoula area. We also offer custom catering!...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items. eMpanadas @ the Clark Fork River Market Under the Higgins St. Bridge www.empanadalady.com 728-2030 Hechas a mano con amor...¡Qué sabor! Made by hand with love…what flavor! Carne de búfalo, pollo, lamb, salchicha, humita, acelga & more. Since 2005, Missoula’s original Argentine-style empanadas are crafted from premium, homegrown ingredients and delivered by bicycle, straight from the oven to the market, every Saturday 8am – 1pm. Taste the difference.
The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. 926-2038 The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St 926-2038 Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts. Super quick and super delicious! Get your healthy hearty lunch or dinner here! Wi-Fi, Soccer on the Big Screen, and a rich sound system featuring music from Argentina and the Caribbean. 11am-9pm Tuesday-Sunday. Downtown Missoula. $ Food For Thought 540 Daly Ave. 721-6033 Missoula's Original Coffehouse/Café located across from the U of M campus. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week+dinner 5 nights a week. Also serving cold sandwiches, soups, salads, with baked goods and espresso bar. HUGE Portions and the Best BREAKFAST in town. M-TH 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-8pm. $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West 41-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted cage free chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm $-$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com 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. MC/V $-$$ Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. 532-2056 Spring is here! It's the perfect time of year to enjoy our newly expanded patio! Happy Hour from 4-7pm every day! We now have a huge selection of bottled India Pale Ales. Tuesday Music Showcase from 7-10 pm. Thursday is Trivia Night. $6 Bud Light Pitchers plus appetizer specials. Every Thursday 7-10pm. Win your bar tab! 1st place gets $50 tab, 2nd gets $30 tab, & 3rd gets $20 tab. Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula.
The Moscow Mule trend What it is: A Moscow Mule is vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, plus lime garnish. It’s an old-fashioned sort of drink, but one that connoisseurs have typically been able to get in most bars around town. The new trend? Bars are now serving the drink in a traditional copper cup, giving it a higher profile. Why it’s a hit: The copper cups have an old-world mug allure. Besides the aesthetic, they conduct cold instantly when filled with ice, which makes the drink perfectly refreshing for warm weather. People insist the copper reacts with the lime to give it a metallic taste, which also seems to make the spicy ginger taste pop. We found no science to back it up, but after doing a taste test, we swear it’s true. They’re also often served with a straw, but it’s better straight from the mug. What’s the history: The Moscow Mule was invented in 1941 to promote Smirnoff. The interest in Moscow Mules tapered in the 1960s. Now they’re back.
What the bartenders are saying: Joe Hammond, bar manager for down-toearth watering hole Al’s and Vic’s, says all kinds of old-fashioned drinks are coming back. The copper cups, however, generate a lot of attention: One person drinking from a copper mug inevitably leads to other curious patrons ordering them. Hammond says Al’s deals out its dozen or so copper mugs quickly once the college kids shows up in the late evening. With the copper mugs costing $25 each, many bars now ask for a credit card for security, due to patrons stealing cups. Where to find them: Al’s and Vic’s, The James Bar, Sean Kelly’s, The Montana Club and probably other places around town. —Erika Fredrickson Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.
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The Mercantile Deli 119 S. Higgins Ave. 721-6372 themercantiledeli.com Located next to the historic Wilma Theater, the Merc features a relaxed atmosphere, handcrafted Paninis, Sandwiches, and wholesome Soups and Salads. Try a Monte Cristo for breakfast, a Pork Love Panini for lunch, or have us cater your next company event. Open Monday – Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Downtown delivery available. $-$$ The Mustard Seed Asian Café Southgate Mall 542-7333 Contemporary Asian Cuisine served in our allnew bistro atmosphere. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combined from Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences to appeal to American palates. Full menu available in our non-smoking bar. Fresh daily desserts, microbrews, fine wines & signature drinks. Takeout & delivery available. $$-$$$ 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. $-$$ Pearl Café 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 Country French specialties, bison, elk, and fresh fish daily. Delicious salads and appetizers, as well as breads and desserts baked in-house. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Philly West 134 W. Broadway • 493-6204 For an East-coast taste of pizza, stromboli, hoagies, salads, and pasta dishes and CHEESESTEAKS, try Philly West. A taste of the great “fightin’ city of Philadelphia” can be enjoyed Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner and late on weekends. We create our marinara, meatballs, dough and sauces in-house so if “youse wanna eat,” come to 134 W. Broadway. Pita Pit 130 N. Higgins 541-PITA (7482) • pitapitusa.com Fresh Thinking Healthy Eating. Enjoy a pita rolled just for you. Hot meat and cool fresh veggies topped with your favorite sauce. Try our Chicken Caesar, Gyro, Philly Steak, Breakfast Pita, or Vegetarian Falafel to name just a few. For your convenience we are open until 3am 7 nights a week. Call if you need us to deliver! Sapore 424 N. Higgins Ave. • 542-6695 Voted best new restaurant in the Missoula Independent's Best of Missoula, 2011. Located on Higgins Ave., across the street from
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Wordens. Serving progressive American food consisting of fresh house-made pastas every day, pizza, local beef, and fresh fish delivered from Taste of Alaska. New specials: burger & beer Sundays, 5-7 $9 ~ pizza & beer Tuesdays, 5-7 $10 ~ draft beers, Tuesday -Thursday, 5-6:30 $3. Business hours: Tues.- Sat. 5-10:30 pm., Sat. 10-3 pm., Sun. 5-10 pm. Authentic Thai Restaurant 221 W. Broadway 543-9966 sawaddeedowntown.com Sa Wa Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of tantalizing entrees. Featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Thai flavors- no MSG! See for yourself why Thai food is a deliciously different change from other Asian cuisine. Now serving beer and wine! $-$$ Sean Kelly’s A Public House 130 W. Pine St. 542-1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for lunch & dinner. Featuring brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11-2pm. Serving international & Irish pub fare. Full bar, beer, wine, martinis. $-$$ Silvertip Casino 680 SW Higgins 728-5643 The Silvertip Casino is Missoula’s premiere casino offering 20 Video gaming machines, best live poker in Missoula, full beverage liquor, 11 flat screen tv’s and great food at great prices. Breakfast Specials starting at $2.99 (7-11am) For a complete menu, go to www.silvertipcasino.com. Open 24/7. $-$$ NOT JUST SUSHI We have quick and delicious lunch specials 6 days a week starting at $7, and are open for dinner 7 nights a week. Try our comfort food items like Pork Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. We also offer party platters to go and catering for all culinary styles. Lunch 11:30-3 Mon-Sat. Dinner 5-9:30 Every Night. Corner of Pine and Higgins. Very Family Friendly. 549-7979. $$-$$$ Taco Del Sol 422 N. Higgins 327-8929 Stop in when you're in the neighborhood. We'll do our best to treat you right! Crowned Missoula's best lunch for under $6. Mon.-Sat. 1110 Sun 12-9. Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 • tacosano.net Once you find us you'll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. Tamarack Brewing Company 231 W. Front Street 830-3113 facebook.com/tamarackmissoula Tamarack Brewing Company opened its first Taphouse in Missoula in 2011. Overlooking Caras Park, Tamarack Missoula has two floors -a sports pub downstairs, and casual dining upstairs. Patrons can find Tamarack’s handcrafted ales and great pub fare on both levels. Enjoy beer-inspired menu items like brew bread wraps, Hat Trick Hop IPA Fish and Chips, and Dock Days Hefeweizen Caesar Salads. Try one of our staple ales like Hat Trick Hop IPA or Yard Sale Amber Ale, or one of our rotating seasonal beers, like, Old 'Stache Whiskey Barrel Porter, Headwall Double IPA, Stoner Kriek and more. Don’t miss $8 growler fills on Wednesday and Sunday, Community Tap Night every Tuesday, Kids Eat Free Mondays, and more. See you at The ‘Rack! $-$$ Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ 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. $-$$ YoWaffle Yogurt 216 W. Main St. • 543-6072 (Between Thai Spicy and The Shack) www.yowaffle.com YoWaffle is a self-serve frozen yogurt and Belgian waffle eatery offering 10 continuously changing flavors of yogurt, over 60 toppings, gluten free cones and waffles available, hot and cold beverages, and 2 soups daily. Indoor and outdoor seating. Meetings welcome. Open 7 days a week. Sun-Thurs 11 AM to 11 PM, Fri 11 AM to 12 AM, Sat. 10 AM to 12 AM. Free WiFi. Loyalty punch cards, gift cards and t-shirts available. UMONEY. Like us on facebook. Let YoWaffle host your next birthday party! $
Arts & Entertainment listings May 31– June 7, 2012
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Peter Keefer presents an exhibition, Recent Works, of altered digital photographs, photo collage and oil pastels at Montana Art and Framing on Fri., June 1, from 5–9 PM. 709 Ronan. Free.
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For summertime learning and such, the Montana Natural History Center’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program has moved to the Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. Bugs, dirt and explorations abound. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. Visit montananaturalist.org. You’ve watched cows poop for free, now watch with a chance to win a huge stinking pile of
cash. A $10,000 pile, that is. That’s right, Catholics and nons, Cow A Bunga is back. Where will Blessimy the cow deposit her gift? Buy a square and come down to Rollins Field on S. 1st St. W. to find out. 4 PM. Call 7282367 Ext. 2 to find out where to buy a square.
The opening reception for noted artist and rancher Edith Freeman’s exhibit Montana Seasons takes place at the Montana Museum, along with Cultural Homesteaders: Montana Institute of the Arts from the Permanent Collection. UM’s PARTV Center. 6–8 PM. Free.
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Austrian-American delight. Songstress and pianist Danielle Oliver plays the Bitter Root Brewery. 6–8:30 PM. Free
Get your musical butt in gear, Rod Blackman is here at Draught Works Brewery. 5 PM. Free. Get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at the weekly meeting of the Treasure State Toastmasters. Community Medical Center meeting rooms. 2827 Ft. Missoula Rd. 6–7 PM. Free.
end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., June 1, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to The Calemander c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.
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No need to kill yourself when St. Paul’s Harakiri performs at Pulse inside the Press Box, with local Dan Dubuque. 835 E. Broadway. 8 PM. Free.
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Hundreds of Airports. Millions of Passengers. One Mission: Keep Them All Safe. The Transportation Security Administration Is Now Hiring Transportation Security Officers at Missoula International Airport (MSO) Be part of a dynamic security team protecting airports and skies as you proudly secure your future. Your dedication to protecting America’s traveling public will earn you Federal benefits, including paid, ongoing training, flexible work schedules, part-time opportunities with full-time benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your usually useless knowledge and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede T h o m a s H e l g e r s o n . 1 4 3 W. Broadway. 9 PM. Free. Get sweaty with all the beautiful people at the Dead Hipster Dance Party, where love and funk is in the air. Badlander. 208 Ryman St. $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM–midnight. Attention old skool punkers, rawkers and dirtbags, the Total Combined Weight VFW Residency Week Four theme is a rawk and roll time machine of cover sets: TCW does Minor Threat’s Complete Discography, Bird’s Mile Home do the Minutemen, The Juveniles are all about The Descendents’ Mile Goes to College and Petunia unloads some downhome versions of Bad Religion classics. 245 W. Main. 9 PM. Starts on time. Over before you know it. Free. The Northern Lights light up the stage (groan) at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 9 PM. Free.
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Buh-buh baby, I can’t wait to tell you what the Old Shoes are all about when they play experimental bossa nova at Zoo City Apparel with Slashed Tires and the gals of Needlecraft. 139 E. Main. 8 PM. $5.
Don’t fear these femme fatales, they only want to feed you beats. The Palace hosts Girl Trouble, with local DJs Dr. Kinetic, DJ Hauli, Astreas Frequency and Tygerlily at 9 PM. Free. Keeping a Nation in Motion
DJ Bionic has been built to kick out the jamz and does so at Monk’s Bar on this night. 225 Ryman. 9 PM. Free. Show the naysayers that your version of Lou Gramm’s “Midnight Blue” is as passionate as your lovemaking at Sean Kelly’s Open Mic Night. 9 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thur. to sign-up. He’ll cure your tremors with a sweet shot of country: Russ Nasset hits up
the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., for a solo set this and every other Thu. at 10 PM. Free. This would’ve been the house that Jack built if he hadn’t been mauled by moose. Two Story Ranch and Josh Harty play rocking country at The Top Hat. 10 PM. Price TBA. (See Noise.)
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Wildlife photography? In Montana? Get out of town ... to see Kate Davis’ photography at River’s Mist in Stevensville. Opening reception from 6–9 PM. 317 Main St. Free. Get in the dancing mix at Lolo Square and Round Dance Center’s Mountain Mixer, called by Lynn Strobel and cued by Larry and Susan Sperry. 9955 Hwy. 12. 8–10:30 PM. Cruise the streets of Missoula today and scope all that art on display in galleries and storefronts and on sidewalks during First Friday, when artists of all styles and scenes unleash their works on the town for you to peruse. Visit firstfridaysmissoula.blogspot.com. Three days of psychic and healing services at the Fundraising Psychic Fair in Hamilton benefit Montana Integrative Therapies, a nonprofit that helps fund for alternative healing therapies. Between Two Worlds, 205 W. Main. 2 PM. How quaint and quiet, still life. The Buttercup Market and Cafe hosts Richard Chapman and Lois Doubleday’s photography from 3–5 PM. 1221 Helen Ave. Free.
nightlife Check out the fine, hard-workin’ ladies of the Blue Bison Grill at their 1st Anniversary Party, with DJs, live tunes, food buffets, beers and a Wall of Fame art display. 123 W. Front. 5 PM–midnight, all ages until 10 PM. See some Missoula history and eye some Missoula art at the Swift Building 100th Anniversary Celebration, with artists Haley Johnson and Sean Kochel. 315 S. 4th St. E. 5–7 PM. Free.
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SpectrUM gives the kids a science project to do at Families First Childrens’ Museum First Friday event. There is lemonade, people. Get. On. Board. 225 W. Front. 5–7 PM. Free. Dwayne Wilcox’s exhibit Above the Fruited Plains is both poignant and humorous. Check out his graphite and colored pencil works at the MAM from 5–8 PM. 335 N. Pattee St. Free. (See Art.) The majesty of equine creatures and wildlife is on display in Gerry Wempner’s bronze works exhibit Equine and Wildlife Sculpture at The Artists’ Shop. 304 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. Prodigallian artist Jennifer Reifsneider returns to MSO and the Brink Gallery to display her sculpture exhibition Landfall. 111 W. Front. 5–8 PM. Free. Lewis Roth displays his relief sculpture and spray-paint work at the delicious-smelling Butterfly Herbs. 232 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. Bonny Tarses leaves the wolves out of it at her exhibition Dances with Cloth at Prudential Montana Real Estate. 1020 South Ave. W. 5–8 PM. Free. per the artist’s request and in the spirit of possible anti-semite e.e. cummings, we present laurie e. mitchell’s listing in lowercase. her media and found objects exhibit summer fling is on display at betty’s divine. 521 s. higgins. 5–8 pm. free. See how artist Pattama compares and contrasts her native Thailand with Los Estados Unidos at her exhibit On the Other Hand. Computer Central, 136 E. Broadway. 5–8 PM. Free. In the fine tradition of contrarians everywhere, the Frontier Space hosts the exhibit Triennial Refusés, which is made up of works by artists that didn’t make the cut for the
MAM’s Triennial. In the alley, one block west of Higgins, between Pine and Spruce. 5–8 PM. Free. (See Scope.) The youth have been armed with art and they invite you to the battlefield when the YMCA’s afterschool program presents Young Artists Depict Nature at the Montana Natural HIstory Center. 5–8 PM. Free. Oi, Monte Dolack’s o’er in Britain, but you can still catch his new works from 5–8 PM at the Monte Dolack Gallery, 139 W. Front St. Free. Actually, everything is bigger in Montana. A juried show with big names and bigger awards takes place at the Dana Gallery’s Icons of the West — National Exhibition. 5–8 PM. 246 N. Higgins. Free. Beautify your cartilage with one-of-akind jewelry at Ear Adorned: Earrings by Katie Ghen. Bathing Beauties Beads hosts the opening, 58 PM. 501 S. Higgins. Free. The hard-working, always art-making slags down at VonCommon Studios invite you people to see their work and to see them make some new ones this First Friday. 139 E. Main, Ste. 316. 5–8 PM. Free. Peter Keefer presents an exhibition of altered digital photographs, photo collage and oil pastels with collage at Montana Art and Framing. 709 Ronan. 5-9 pm. free. Daniel West makes you wish for the morosity of night during his exhibition at the Dark Room called Starlight and Shadows. 135 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. This First Friday, Bernice’s Bakery presents ALHAP’s Crafty, which uses various medias, ranging from wood, leather, paint, chalk, yarns and stitchery. 5–8 PM. 190 South 3rd St. W. Free. Get loaded on coffee and speak in tongues about Karen Fisher’s art-
work at Hunter Bay Coffee Co. 101 E Front St. 5–8 PM. Free. See the paintings of Kelly Loder and hear the music by 907 Britt at Rising Lions Gallery. 131 E. Main. 5–8 PM. Free. Wondering how and why they ever found a route for our railroads? These historical lithograph landscape prints might clue you in. The Rocky Mountain Map Gallery hosts the opening 5 to 8:30 PM. 1710 Brooks St. Free. Holy smokes, people. Garden Mother Herbs has too many artists to list at their First Friday event, and they have tunes, too, but most of all they have marshmallows, roasted marshmallows! 345 W. Front. 5–9 PM. Free. Jason Bowman live paints at the Draught Works Brewery. May I suggest a pegacorn? 915 Toole. 5:30–8 PM. Free. David Peters busts out some new goodies for you to ogle at his First Friday show at the Clay Studio of Missoula. 1106 Hawthorne Ste. A. 5:30-9pm. Free. Folk an A! The Bitterroot Range Band performs their mish-mash of folkage at the North Valley Public Library in Stevi from 6–7:30 PM. Free. Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free. Let the kids run wild at Family Friendly Friday with La Pachanga. The Top Hat. 6–8 PM. Free. Life livers and shirt givers Two Story Ranch play the Spice of Life bistro in Hamilton at 7 PM. Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing
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Johnny smoke. Country and bluegrass roots musician Austin Lucas performs at the Burns St. Events Center, 1500 Burns St., on Fri. June 1, at 7 PM, with PJ Bond, Jessica Kilroy and Reader. $5. Gym’s Intro to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 7–8:30 PM. $40. Underground legend and all-around rad dude Austin Lucas plays acoustically at the Burns St. Events Center, with PJ Bond, Jessica Kilroy and Reader. 1500 Burns St. 7–10 PM.
Friday June 8th at 7:30pm University of Montana Music Recital Hall Tickets are $10/adults, $7/students and are available at Missoula Food Bank, Morgenroth Music, or at the door. Join us for this fun, all-ages performance, and help provide access to good, nutritious food for people in our community.
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The Holistic Weight Loss Support Group is facilitated by Tereece Panique and takes place at the Unity Church of Missoula at 7:30 PM. 546 South. $2 suggested donation. Call 493-1210 for more info. Dancers dance and stories are told at the Turning the Wheel production of I Knew That Once at the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Center. 7:30 PM. $15/$12 seniors and students/kids under 2 are free. (See Spotlight.) Bring your short attention span to the Spring Shorts Ten Minute Play
Festival at the Crystal Theater. Each production is based on a piece of art and is written and performed by all kinds of MSO theater elitists, including Josh Wagner, Shaun Gant and Kate Morris. 500 S. Higgins. $10. Caveat: mature subject matter. Zeppo MT would like you to woo that teller from the First Security Bank on Broadway and Russell. Let them help. Union Club. 9 PM. Free. Grab an electric wizard by the tail and haul his butt down to the Palace for an evening of rock with Tidal Horn, Abelina Valley and Little Giants. 9 PM. $5. Get rural at Pulse inside the Press Box when Shane Clouse and Stomping Ground go country with hay bales and all. 9 PM. Free. Gambling is for fools but Aces Up is the way I like it baby and they are doing it and doing it well at the Lumberjack Saloon. 9 PM. $5. Drop bombs and kill car alarms when VTO and The Fauxhemians bust
out some tuneage for you fine peeps at the VFW. 245 W. Main. 9 PM. $3. Put on a raincoat and lose the slacks for The Dirty Shirleys, who are joined by Temper-Airily and Greenstar at Sean Kelly’s. 9 PM. Free. Do some dancing with the Soul City Cowboys, who perform at the 44 Bar north of St. Ignatius on Hwy. 93. 9 PM. Free. Blast off at The Trail 103.3 Local Launch with Flashback at Monk’s Bar, openers include Baby & Bukowski, Comatose Smile and Daniella Oliver. 9 PM. Cover TBA. Use it or lose it, slap it and abuse it, and beat your way to the front of the line when the Bassface Krew presents Fishbowl Friday: The Meat Ball, a night of various styles of electronic music, including dubstep with locals Ebola Syndrome, 35th Octave, and Como Se Va. Badlander. 9 PM. Free, with free meatballs all night and a $5 fishbowl drink special. For some reason, it also
includes a “meat photo booth” with photographer Tessa Irvin. The Copper Mountain Band don’t need a penny for your thoughts, just some boot-scootin’ good time peoples. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 9:30 PM. Free. He lives to spin: DJ Dubwise just can’t stop the dance tracks once they start at 10 PM at Feruqi’s. Free. Call 728-8799. Lock up the good mules and fetch the sheriff, Horse Thieves play The Top Hat along with locals Butter and Grandfatherglen. 10 PM. Cover TBA. (See Noise.)
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Get in the dancing mix at Lolo Square and Round Dance Center’s Mountain Mixer, called by Lynn Strobel and cued by Larry and Susan Sperry. 9955 Hwy. 12. 8–10:30 PM. Find your favorite rutabaga and take her to Blacksmith Brewing Co. in Stevi for an evening with Cellar Door. Free. 6 PM. See all the beautful people and purchase fresh-baked yummies and gorgeous veggies and maybe have a taco at one of western Montana’s farmers’ markets. In Missoula, at Circle Square (missoulafarmersmarket.com), on Pine Street and under the Higgins Avenue bridge (clarkforkrivermarket.com); in Stevensville, on Main Street; and in Hamilton, at South Third and Bedford Streets. Hours vary for the markets, but it all typically goes down between 8 AM and 1 PM. You use the M trail, I’ve seen you. Well, it didn’t get there magically. And it doesn’t maintain itself, either. So hop on board with REI, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership and Montana Conservation Corps for National Trails Day and do some maintenance. 8:30 AM–1 PM. Register at rei.com/event/39976/session/50625. Don’t vegetate, re-vegetate some riparian areas in need of your assistance with the aid of the fine folks of Trout Unlimited during their Burnt Fork Creek Volunteer Restoration Day. Meet at the old Wal-mart on
Brooks Ave., on the westside of the parking lot at 9 AM or at the Stevi Ranger District Office at 10 AM. RSVP at nlittman@tu.org or 541-1195. Step one: Admit you have a problem (usually it’s a propensity for exaggeration and/or filling out dream journals). Step two: Attend Writers Anonymous, an adult writing workshop in the Missoula Public Library boardroom. 10 AM–noon. Free. Make good on your resolution to be a better person and join some good eggs and some Boy Scouts, too, for National Trails Day at Milltown State Park. Volunteers will assist with planting native greenery. Meet at Milltown Bluff Overlook, 1353 Deer Creek Rd. Lunch provided, gloves are not. 10–2 PM. Three days of psychic and healing services at the Fundraising Psychic Fair in Hamilton benefit Montana Integrative Therapies, a nonprofit that helps fund for alternative healing therapies. Between Two Worlds, 205 W. Main. 11 AM–10 PM. The guild that sews together, stays together, so join Selvedge Studio at its monthly Modern Quilt Guild for beginners and pros alike. 509 S. Higgins Ave. 12–5 PM. $20 (first few sign-ups are free). Get out of town and learn a thing or two at the Big Hole National Battlefield Opening Celebration, where things have been renovated and new exhibits abound. Take Hwy. 43 east at Lost Trail Pass for about ten miles. 1 PM. Free.
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Montana-to-Washington Transmission System Upgrade Open House Meetings The Bonneville Power Administration invites you to attend open house meetings on our proposed Montana-to-Washington Transmission System Upgrade Project (M2W). The project includes upgrades to existing BPA substations and electric transmission lines in Montana, Idaho and Washington. The project would also require a new substation in western Montana. The meetings are on: May 22, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. Lewiston Community Center 1424 Main St. Lewiston, ID 83501
May 23, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. Linwood Elementary School 906 West Weile Ave. Spokane, WA 99208
June 13, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. St. Regis School 6 Tiger St. St. Regis, MT 59866
June 12, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. Missoula Fire Dept., Station 4 3011 Latimor St. Missoula, MT 59808-1676
June 14, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. Wallace Inn 100 Front Street Wallace Idaho, 83873
Please attend one of our public open houses to share your comments and talk with members of the project team. We do not plan to give a formal presentation at the meetings, so come anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Your feedback helps us prepare the environmental impact statement for the proposed project. BPA involves the public during environmental review to involve the public in our decisions and meet our obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act. BPA is accepting comments on the proposed project through July 2, 2012. You may submit comments to BPA online at www.bpa.gov/comment, fax comments to (503) 230-4019 or call us toll free at (800) 622-4519. Please reference “Montana-to-Washington Transmission System Upgrade Project” with your comments. We will post all comments we receive on our Web site at www.bpa.gov/comment. For more information, visit the project website at: www.bpa.gov/go/M2W. For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, please call toll free 800-622-4519.
Learn to keep track of your garden loves and garden gripes during MUD’s Garden Journaling Workshop, but make sure you keep the key hidden from your little bro. 629 Phillips. 1–4 PM. $20/$10 members. Visit mudproject.org. It’s The Great Insect Hunt: Charlie Brown and the Montana Natural History Center provides nets, so now you have no excuse not to capture several Ixodes scapularis. Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. 2 PM. $3/$1 members. Visit montananaturalist.org. The westside is blowing up or is about to get blowed up during the Burns St. Bistro Grand Opening and Fundraiser, which features bbq for the masses and music by Bird’s Mile
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Home, Shane Hickey’s Ukelele Project and Jerry, as well as tunesmith and electrician Bone Island. Funds raised to benefit the NMCDC. 4–8 PM. $10 suggested donation.
nightlife What if your kite winds around a powerline? Call Barnaby Wilde, who performs at Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 5–8 PM. Free. Who wears short shorts? Tom Catmull & The Clerics, that’s who.
Check out them gams at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free. A bunch of rag-tag musicians with who knows what kind of instruments get together on the first Sat. of every month for The Bitterroot Valley Good-Time Jamboree, a musical concert with Scatter the Mud from 7–9:30 PM at The Grange Hall, 1436 South 1st St. Call Clem at 961-4949. Dancers dance and stories are told at the Turning the Wheel production of I Knew That Once at the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Center. 7:30 PM. $15/$12 seniors and students/kids under 2 are free. (See Spotlight.)
Bring your short attention span to the Spring Shorts Ten Minute Play Festival at the Crystal Theater. Each production is based on a piece of art and is written and performed by all kinds of MSO theater elitists, including Josh Wagner, Shaun Gant and Kate Morris. 500 S. Higgins. $10. Caveat: mature subject matter. The Soul City Cowboys sing songs at the Symes Hotel Hot Springs, see. 8–10 PM. Pass the hat. DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo can’t believe it’s not butter ... shhhpraayyy during Absolutely, a dance party featuring every style of rumpshaking tuneage. Badlander. Doors at
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Expressing yourself artistically as an adult comes with certain societal limitations and the distinct possibility that other adults may consider you, well, a dork to put it mildly. Writers and painters stay drunk or make themselves unemployable so they may stay connected to that deep, dark subconscious where all the good words and colors live. Somehow that lifestyle is lauded and worshipped. But for civilians with an itch and an ache to make and create, truly self-expressive moments can be difficult to come by. That’s where Turning the Wheel Missoula comes in. With their assistance and inspiration, they help people tap into that sub-conscious, that inner-child, and allow those folks to re-discover the joy of dance and acting that most of us had during childhood. That said, it’s one thing to dance in front of a mirror during a private moment of uncharacteristic booty shaking; it’s whole other universe when you’re shaking it in front of an audience. The folks at Turning the Wheel help facilitate the moment when the amateur brings her moves to the stage. In their show I Knew That Once, 45 amateurs and professionals dance and act beside one another, improvising moves while following a structure that gives them a way to tell stories and share life experiences. With a cast ranging in age from 7 to 77 and a set made up of 15,000 origami shapes, there is undoubtedly plenty to see and experience. Perhaps it will even get you to step away from that mirror at home and demonstrate your style for the masses. –Jason McMackin WHAT: I Knew That Once WHO: Turning the Wheel Missoula WHEN: Fri. and Sat., June 1 and 2, at 7:30 PM and Sun., June 3, at 2 PM WHERE: Masquer Theatre in the UM PARTV Center HOW MUCH: $15/$12 seniors and students/Free for kids two and younger
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9 PM. 2 for 1 Absolut drinks until 11 PM. Free. Stomp guts and kick nuts at the Palace when speed-metaleers Judgment Hammer are joined by stoner/death metal dudes Kadmin and local ninja rockers American Falcon and pissed off hardcores Shramana. 9 PM. Free. Take the bus and put your moves on display at the Lumberjack Saloon when the Country Boogie Boys get the boots scootin’. 9 PM. Free. Get your frilly-frill on and shake your moola-makers alongside MSO’s hottest movers and shakers when Cash for Junkers perform along with the Cigarette Girls Burlesque Show at Monk’s Bar. 9 PM. $5. The Copper Mountain Band don’t need a penny for your thoughts, just some boot-scootin’ good time peoples. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 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 Feruqi’s. 10 PM. Free. Call 728-8799.
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and you can draw all over the bridge with chalk, check out a taekwondo demonstration, eat some grub or visit with cousin Biff. Begins at 9 AM. Visit sundaystreetsmissoula.org. Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. Noon–1:30 PM. $40. Three days of psychic and healing services at the Fundraising Psychic Fair in Hamilton benefit Montana Integrative Therapies, a nonprofit that helps fund for alternative healing therapies. Between Two Worlds, 205 W. Main. 12–6 PM. Go with the jam when The Rocky Mountain Grange Hall, 1436 S. First St. south of Hamilton, hosts a weekly acoustic jam session for guitarists, mandolin players and others from 2–4 PM. Free. Call Clem at 961-4949. Dancers dance and stories are told at the Turning the Wheel production of I Knew That Once at the Masquer Theatre in the UM PARTV Center. 2 PM. $15/$12 seniors and students/kids under 2 are free. (See Spotlight.) Occupy Missoula General Assembly takes place at the Union Hall. 208 E. Main St. 2–4 PM. occupymissoula.org.
BETTY’S DIVINE 521 S. Higgins, 721-4777 On June 1st, 2012, Betty's will host the work of laurie e. mitchell. Her show is entitled "Summer Fling" and will be mixed media, including found object art, with a focus on diverting materials from landfills & dumps by embracing the "re's" - recycle, re-duce, re-purpose, re-think, re-create, re-envision, & more. As always wine and treats from Bernice's from 5-8!
nightlife The Missoula Writing Collaborative’s Third Annual Spring Soiree is bound to be something else with tunes, num-nums by Caffe Dolce, auctions with Mr. Mayor John Engen and readings of course. Caffe Dolce, 500 Brooks. 6–8:30 PM. $45. Visit mslawritingcollab@msn.com or call 549-3348. Take a break from all that yardwork and toilet-brushing and listen to Louie Bond and Kimberlee Carson at The Top Hat. 7 PM. Free. Close out the weekend in style with $4 martinis from 7:30 PM to midnight, plus live jazz & DJs, during the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night. Live jazz starts at 8 PM with Josh Farmer, The Vanguard Combo and Front Street Jazz. Free.
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Those looking for mother-to-mother breast feeding support can find it when the La Leche League meets every first Mon. of the month at 10 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Fifth St. W., and on the third Mon. of the month at 6 PM in the small meeting room of the Missoula Public Library. Free. Children and babies are always welcome.
For all those affected by epilepsy, come to the Epilepsy Support Group at Summit Independent Living Center. 700 SW Higgins. 2–3:30 PM. Free. Call 721-0707.
nightlife At Slacker Mondays, from 6 PM until close, slackline fans can come to Freestone Climbing Center at 935 Toole Ave. to test their balance. $13/$10 for students. Visit freestoneclimbing.com. Easiest way to make rent since keno: Bingo at the VFW. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $10 buy-in. Milkcrate Monday’s with the Milkcrate Mechanic presents another night of electric mayhem from all corners of the sub-genre world. Palace. 9 PM. Free, with free pool and $6 pitchers of PBR. Open Mic with PD Lear at the VFW seems like a fine idea, especially with 2 for 1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. Call Skye on Sunday at 531–4312 to reserve your spot in the line-up, or I bet you could roll in and be all, “Dude, I do a perfect Sublime.” 10 PM. Free. Britt Arnesen plays folk for you folks at the Red Bird Wine Bar. 111 N. Higgins. 9 PM. Free. Worb-worb-worb your way to MAD (Missoula Area Dubstep) Mondays for a night of tunes spun by DJs Keen, Primecutz and the Milkcrate Mechanic. 9 PM. Free.
THE CLAY STUDIO OF MISSOULA 1106 Hawthorne St., Unit A, 543-0509 Terra Cognita will feature David Peter’s newest ceramic work created from clays found around the state of Montana. In conjunction with his exhibition, David will lead a two-day workshop, Can you dig it? Discovering Local Clay, June 30July 1, which includes a field trip around Missoula, identifying clays and taking samples. Back in the studio students will process and test the found clays. For more information, please visit our website at www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org
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Make it happen, for Fun with Yoga at the Families First Children’s Museum might work for you and the kids. 11 AM. 225 W. Front. $4.25. Hey hunters and other liars, come on down to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conference room and work on your elk camp locution at the Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters. All are invited. Noon–1 PM. 5205 Grant Creek Dr. Free. Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication Non-Violent Communication Weekly Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free. Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 115 S. 3rd St. W. 1-3 PM. For information, call 543-3955.
nightlife Start making sense at the weekly Taking Pounds Off Sensibly Meeting (TOPS) at First Baptist Church in Whitefish. Weigh-in at 5 PM. Meeting at 5:30 PM. For more info., call 862-5214. You saw House Party, but you still can’t do the Kid ‘N Play. Do something about it by taking the
NOTEWORTHY* PAPER & PRESS 101 S. Higgins, 541-6683 Join Noteworthy* Paper & Press this Friday as we welcome Missoula printmaker Elizabeth Rose. She is a naturalist and combines her passion for the environment and natural world into her work. Elizabeth has exhibited her work in various galleries throughout America and has participated in international exhibitions. Elizabeth’s recent work focuses on the human relationship to wilderness, landscape and place, migratory movements and their connection to seasonal change. Light snacks and wine served from 5 to 8 pm.
BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. Higgins, 728-8780 Please join Butterfly Herbs for their June First Friday celebration! The art wall will feature Lewis Roth: Relief Sculpture and Spray Paint works. Reception 5-8 p.m.
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Downtown Dance Collective’s Beg./Int. Hip-Hop dance class with Heidi Michaelson. 1221 W. Main St. 6–7 PM. ddcmontana.com The VFW hosts my kind of three-way during a night of Singers, Songwriters and Spaghetti, with food provided by the Blue Bison Grill. 245 W. Main St. 6 PM. Free. YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts YWCA Support Groups for women every Tue. from 6:30–8 PM. An American Indian-led talking circle is also available, along with age-appropriate children’s groups. Free. Call 543-6691.
by the Gravely Mountain Boys this week. Uptown Arlee. 4–7 PM.
nightlife Let them dance, or at least give it a try, during Kids’ Hip-Hop (7–10 years old) at the Downtown Dance Collective. No dance experience is necessary and drop-ins are welcome. Just wear good clothes for dancing. 121 W. Main St. 5–6 PM. ddcmontana.com Lovers of the environment and the beer head to Green Drinks Missoula to hang out with likeminded folks and casually talk about
Karaoke, beginning at 9 PM. Featuring $5 pitchers of Budweiser and PBR, plus $1 selected shots. Free. Gimme a huff and a puff and I’ll show you my numberwang at Local Laptops, a night of locally produced electronical tuneage. Palace. 9 PM. Free/$5 surcharge for those aged 18-20. The vibes change but the ‘tude is the same when the Voodoo Horseshoes Monthly Residency Series Week One kicks off a month of VH music. Guests TBA. 245 W. Main. 10 PM. Free.
You’ll be climbing up a wall at Freestone Climbing Center’s Ladies Night. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 students. Meet up with the crew and do that voodoo that you do so well at Downtown ToNight, a weekly food fete at Missoula’s Caras Park from 5:30-8:30 PM. This week’s tunes by Bad Neighbor. Free. Visit missoualdowntown.com. Quit your belly-achin’ and take part in your community during the Transportation Planning Workshop at the Floriculture Bldg.
So you think you can dance? Come down to the Unity Dance and Drum’s African Dance Class at the Missoula Senior Center and prove it. Or if you don’t think you can dance, learn. 7–8:30 PM. $10 per class or $35 for four.
Show the naysayers that your version of Lou Gramm’s “Midnight Blue” is as passionate as your lovemaking at Sean Kelly’s Open Mic Night. 9 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thur. to sign-up. Let your lizard brain do the jammin’ when Fort Collins’ Ghost in the Machine does rock at the Monk’s Bar, with local weedsters Greenstar. 225 Ryman. 9 PM. $5.
Now this is comedy, Frenchy! Get your chuckle on during Comedy Night at Lucky Strike Casino. 151 Dearborn Ave. 8 PM. $5.
Party down with the strident ones during Gemini Birthday Bash at the Palace, with jamz by local DJs. 9 PM. Free.
Don’t just express yourself, be expressive at the ZACC’s weekly, one-hour poetry workshop. 235 N. 1st St. 8 PM. Free.
Paint the town red and your body neon during CHROMA, a night of triptastic dancing and body painting at Pulse inside the Press Box, with DJ Beauflexx and the Soulkandi gogo dancers. 9 PM. Free.
Bow down to the sounds at Royal Reggae, featuring dancehall jams by DJs Supa, Smiley Banton and Oneness at the Palace at 9 PM. Free. Fight for your right to make a jerk of yourself and win money doing it at Karaoke with DJ LRock at the Press Box. First place wins a $25 bar tab. On the last Tues. of the month, the winners battle for supremacy. 835 E. Broadway. 9 PM. Free.
Share your cogent observations and wit with the world at Missoula Homegrown Stand-up Comedy at the Union Club. Sign-up to perform by 9:30 PM. Free. Our Arts editor says, “All aboard for Party Trained, tonight!” Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand. 9:30 PM. Free.
See what huge looks like like when local electronic musician Jimma aka Big in Japan plays the Badlander’s Live and Local Night. Doors at 9 PM and music at 10 PM. Free.
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Num-nums and various vittles are the order of the day at Missoula’s Caras Park during Out to Lunch, which runs from 11 AM to 2 PM. This week’s tunage provided by The Hay Rollers. Free. Visit missouladowntown.com Fill up on your neighbors’ num-nums at the Arlee Community Development Corporation’s Jocko Valley Farmers Market, with music
Get a taste of Southern rock and fete one of Missoula’s most popular rock and roll DJs during Angel’s Birthday Bash with Black Stone Cherry at the Wilma Theatre at 8 PM. $15, with advance tickets available at ticketfly.com.
Get sweaty with all the beautiful people at the Dead Hipster Dance Party, where love and funk is in the air. Badlander. 208 Ryman St. $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM–midnight.
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: What artist committed suicide while painting “Wheat Field with Crows”? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.)
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One-man sax orchestra Noah Peterson could take Kenny G in a foot race any day, plus he performs at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free.
Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your usually useless knowledge and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede Thomas Helgerson. 143 W. Broadway. 9 PM. Free.
Take a load off while you get a load of some of the area’s better musicians during the Musician Showcase at Brooks and Browns in the Holiday Inn Downtown. $7 Big Sky pitchers and $2 pints. 200 S. Pattee St. Free.
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Toastmasters. Community Medical Center meeting rooms. 2827 Ft. Missoula Rd. 6–7 PM. Free.
your world. Flathead Lake Brewing Co., 424 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. Check out The Wild Mare in Corvallis for their First Wednesday Wine Tasting at 6 PM. You can taste some wine, have some appetizers, you know, whatever. This month features wine from Oregon. 283 2nd St. thewildmare.com. The mysterious Yards do the voodoo go nuts at Zoo City Apparel with Million Brazilians and Boys. 139 E. Main. 8 PM. $5. Black Eyed Peas fanatics are welcome to belt out their fave jamz at the Badlander during Kraptastic
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Learn where all them dancin’ apples come from when reggaeteers Tribal Seeds play The Top Hat. $15/$13 adv./$5 surcharge for those aged 1820. Pub trivia answer: Vincent Van Gogh.
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Native peoples burst forth through the magic of 3D during Animal Ambassadors’ Animal Tales: Spirits and Legends Come to Life, an evening of lessons about how animals can teach us to be better people. Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton. 205 Bedford. 6 PM. Free.
Oh my, it’s El 3-Oh! and they are agypsy and a-jazzing at Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 5–8 PM. Free.
Get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at the weekly meeting of the Treasure State
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Hey, it’s my mom’s birthday this week. Tell her happy birthday for me if you’re up in B.C. Also, there’s plenty of trail maintenance going on this weekend for National Trails Day, so sign-up and lend a hand, y’all. Send your event info by 5 PM on Fri., June 1, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to The Calemandar 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 T wo falls ago, I experienced the alarming silence of the wilderness while elk hunting. It was one of the most frightening and comforting moments I have ever known. I sat in the crevice of a shattered boulder, overlooking a drainage in the saddle of the area’s tallest ridge. The sun had slipped west and a whorl of thick gray clouds full of heavy, cold air blew in from the north and quickly obscured previously visible peaks. The wind actually howled. Like a wounded creature. Shards of snow flew and pinged off my exposed head. In minutes, I could see neither the bowl below me nor the sky above. Everything was white and loud. Trees cracked and whistled, clapped and screamed. I considered whether to haul myself back down to the pick-up right-quick or sit out the high country tempest. The cold air got colder. I stood to leave and it all ended. A switch flipped. It was as if my standing up was the command for the fury to end. Large flakes of snow began to silently and deliberately drift to the ground. I made my way back to the rig. Silence reigned. These sorts of moments make
one appreciate the power and beauty of wilderness, and the people at the Montana Wilderness Association help make them a reality for others during their Wilderness Walks, which celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. The mission of the MWA is to connect people with the wilderness and to protect the state’s wilderness heritage through education and advocacy. The MWA has several Wilderness Walks planned within two hours of Missoula this summer (and a total of 150 statewide) and plans to celebrate the anniversary with a screening of 3 Miles An Hour, with an introduction by noted backcountry outfitter Smoke Elser (star of the film and of the Bob Marshall Wilderness) as well as by the film’s producers, John Twiggs and Alison Perkins, at the Roxy Theater. The 50th anniversary of the Montana Wilderness Association’s Wilderness Walks takes place at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave., on Thu., May 31, at 6:30 PM. Visit wildmontana.org.
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For summertime learning and such, the Montana Natural History Center’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program has moved to the Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. Bugs, dirt and explorations abound. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. Visit montananaturalist.org.
FRIDAY JUNE 1 Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free. Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 7–8:30 PM. $40.
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Get out of town and learn a thing or two at the Big Hole National Battlefield Opening Celebration, where things have been renovated and new exhibits abound. Take Hwy. 43 east at Lost Trail Pass for about ten miles. 1 PM. Free. It’s The Great Insect Hunt: Charlie Brown and the Montana Natural History Center provides nets, so now you have no excuse not to capture several Ixodes scapularis. Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. 2 PM. $3/$1 members. Visit montananaturalist.org.
SUNDAY JUNE 3 Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. Noon–1:30 PM. $40.
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MONDAY JUNE 4 At Slacker Mondays, from 6 PM until close, slackline fans can come to Freestone Climbing Center at 935 Toole Ave. to test their balance. $13/$10 for students. Visit freestoneclimbing.com.
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You use the M trail, I’ve seen you. Well, it didn’t get there magically. And it doesn’t maintain itself, either. So hop on board with REI, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership and Montana Conservation Corps for National Trails Day and do some maintenance. 8:30 AM–1 PM. Register at rei.com/event/39976/ session/50625.
Make good on your resolution to be a better person and join some good eggs and some Boy Scouts, too, for National Trails Day at Milltown State Park. Volunteers will assist with planting native greenery. Meet at Milltown Bluff Overlook, 1353 Deer Creek Rd. Lunch provided, gloves are not. 10–2 PM.
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Refused gems Frontier Space gets behind the French tradition of rejected art by Erika Fredrickson
Rejection isn’t an easy pill to swallow, but it happens even to the best artists. In 1863 Edouard Manet’s painting “Déjeuner sur l’herbe” was rejected by the Paris Salon. James Whistler’s “The White Girl” was rejected by the Royal Academy. Highbrow institutions apparently didn’t take kindly to depictions of prostitutes and mistresses, but the Salon des Refusés didn’t mind. The 1863 “exhibition of rejects” did show their works, providing a rebellious alternative to the juriedas-usual art institutions. In Missoula, a back alley gallery is taking a cue from the salon des refuses tradition. This First Friday, Frontier Space hosts Triennial Refusés, an exhibit of works from artists who were rejected from the Missoula Art Museum’s Triennial show. They might not be Whistler or Manet yet, but the list of “rejects” includes some pretty hot names—many of whom have been shown in MAM shows—such as ceramicist Brandon Reintjes (of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture), photographers Lucy Capehart and Chris Autio, painter Jean Albus and sculptor Eva Champagne. Frontier Space is a bricked alley between Sushi Hana and Sean Kelly’s. It’s closed in by a wrought-iron gate on one side, and the vibe is a mix between industrial and
Burke Jam stands in the Frontier Space alley.
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Dickensian—a hidden sanctuary with doors leading to two concrete-floored galley spaces. It was established in the fall of 2010 as a collaborative project between art students William Hutchinson and Nathan Tonning, and it has served as a non-commercial art space that has hosted some intriguing, experimental installations and performance art. Tonning and Hutchinson recently passed the space to MFA art students Josh Eck, Burke Jam and James Louks. They’ll get the ball rolling with exhibits in the fall, but as a jumping off point they decided to do Triennial Refusés after being approached about it by artists Lisa Jarrett and Rebecca Weed. The refuses idea fit into their philosophy. “I think that idea of an alternative is really the core of Frontier Space,” says Jam. “It’s not alternative to just be moving against the grain but I think in the arts what really creates cultural enrichment is providing as much critical dialog as you can and really blowing open what the possibilities are. The key is creating the alternative experience.” Triennial Refusés is a cheeky ode to the salon des refuses, but it’s not meant to be an antagonistic statement about MAM in any kind of David-and-Goliath scenario. “We don’t want this to come off as an ‘eff you’ to
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the art museum,” says Jam. “The idea behind it was not necessarily to be abrasive or to protest. It’s a small community and I think we’re all really working cooperatively to advance the artistic dialog in Montana. There’s just so much happening right now with contemporary work that we wanted to, with the refuses show, provide a wider view of that.” “There might be some rivalry historically,” adds Eck. “But that is not our intent.” MAM has often embraced edgy artists along with traditional, mainstream Montana artists. Its Triennial this year, which includes work from renowned artists such as Lela Autio and Shalene Valenzuela, plus largepresence installations by Joel Allen and Toni Matlock, was juried by Keith Wells, curator of art at Washington State University’s Museum of Art. Wells picked 38 artists out of 160 for the show. The outsider eyes, says MAM’s curator Steve Glueckert, always adds an element of surprise: This year, it’s about half artists the MAM and Missoula audiences know well and half lesser-knowns. There were plenty of artists left out: “That’s just part of the nature of the beast,” says Glueckert. When he was approached by Frontier Space about their wanting to sift through the unselected artists to put together the Triennial Refusés, he was happy to oblige. “There’s been a tradition of [salon des refusés],” he says. “They wanted to make sure that the audience was aware that there was serious work being done outside of the academy, so they would do these exhibitions. I’m sure there were hurt feelings back then, but also it was a way to create dialog. I’m excited that these guys are taking this on. I think it’s cool. The more art that’s seen, the better,” says Eck. Jam and Eck emit graciousness rather than pretentiousness. They get that they’re a back-alley gallery without a real address. But their niche is real. “I’d say if we are challenging anything it would be maybe people’s—and even our own—expectation of what art is and what it can be.” In that spirit, the three Frontier Space artists are looking to make a space that explores contemporary art—locally, internationally and in-between. Plans for the future include a poetry series, a cross-disciplinary lecture series and visual art exhibitions, like Triennial Refusés, that keep people talking. Even more, they say, they want to challenge the notion that Montana art fits into one box. “As soon as you get outside of Montana, people think that it’s just landscapes and horses—and that definitely exists and there’s value to that,” says Jam. “But there’s also a lot of other really incredible minds living and working here. The model of Frontier Space is not new, it’s been around for a long time, but it’s exciting. A lot of really phenomenal art that ends up at PS1 in New York starts out at weird little alternative crazy spaces that are formed by collectives. I think being at ground zero is exciting.” Triennial Refusés opens at Frontier Space, in the alley behind Sushi Hana, Friday, June 1, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Free. Check out Montana Triennial the same night, at the Missoula Art Museum, from 5 to 8 PM, or during museum hours through August. efredrickson@missoulanews.com
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Kenneth Piekarski, aka Slashed Tires, experiments with R&B bass lines and warbling vocals that meander into off-key universes. He’s a loop artist, so the repetitive tribal beats he creates mesmerize and each new addition—trumpet or braying guitar riff— adds a new texture. The Seattle artist’s new EP doesn’t quite do Slashed Tires justice. You have to watch the videos of him playing to audiences on the Puget Sound, his red crop of curly hair and thick glasses distinguishing him. The EP, though, is intriguing. It takes some patience and the right mood. It’s filled with cacophonous noise and droning. “Mull It Over” the dance track featuring singer Abi Swanson, has sweet lyrics such as “When I know you’re in my life, oh yeah, it’s such a feeling. / I could spend all day inside with you, it’s so appealing.” Those who recall local pop band Two Year Touqe
Josh Harty Nowhere Magnolia Recording Company
Thirty-some-odd years ago, a boy was born in North Dakota to a father who was both a preacher and the town sheriff. Over the years, that man just happened to teach his boy to make music. The result was Josh Harty, and he sounds just about like you’d expect him to, given those credentials. This is Americana country, pure and simple. Spare instrumentals, slithery violin riffs, train-engine rhythms and the perfect voice for singing lines like “Whiskey and
The Horse Thieves It’s rare that a band debuts by releasing two fulllength albums on one day, but that’s what The Horse Thieves did in October 2011. Led by Marshall McLean and Adam Miller, this Spokane-based group recorded Outlaw Ballads and Valley of Decision, albums based on McLean’s and Miller’s individual discontent with the past and uncertainty about the future. Darkness certainly pervades both albums, a feel that pairs well with their Americana-folk-meets-alt-pop sound. There’s no doubt about lines like “I focus on the pain, / Because at least I feel alive,” especially in a song called “I Don’t Want to be Happy.” But there’s also a level of hopefulness woven throughout: When they sing “I’ve never been more ready to begin” in the lullaby-esque “(I Was) Crazy (About You),” you get the sense that the singer truly
Various artists Sensacional Soul Vol. 3 Vampisoul
Vampisoul is a terrific Spanish reissue label, started a decade ago and specializing in American soul, R&B, boogaloo and any other genre where the word “greasy” is complimentary. Several years back, it began a series of Franco-era Spanish R&B compilations, “Sensacional Soul.” Volume 3 is just out and, if nothing else, it con-
will appreciate those sugar-coated moments. This is the funky, downthe-rabbit-hole counterpart to the sugar pop, however. Sometimes the off-key style grates, but if you’re into Dub Narcotic, it will mostly appeal. The sound is like improv jazz or lounge. Other times it recalls a mass of fish jumping in a lake or a watery sun rising from a mirage-filled horizon, and that’s pretty cool. (Erika Fredrickson) Slashed Tires plays Zoo City Apparel with Old Shoes and Needlecraft Thursday, May 31, at 8 PM. $5. morphine have been good friends to me, / But still I’ve been accused of keepin’ worse company.” While the sentiment seems grim, there’s a self-awareness and earnestness that makes the words sound honest and humble rather than washed-up. These tunes cover familiar territory—highways, lost loves, loneliness, drinking—but it wouldn’t be Americana if it didn’t, and Harty wears tradition well. Albeit a short album, Nowhere has the sound of a musician who has found his voice, both literally and stylistically. The songs feel cohesive, and the ethos remains steady throughout. There’s nothing flashy here, but something more like quiet contemplation and a refreshing restraint that lets his voice and lyrics claim the spotlight they deserve. (Melissa Mylchreest) Josh Harty plays The Top Hat Thursday, May 31, at 10 PM, with Caroline Keys and Two Story Ranch. $5. yearns for redemption. With a sound that’s a little like Mumford and Sons meets Brett Dennen, The Horse Thieves have a few really strong attributes: fantastic harmonies, great slide guitar and some really catchy tunes. But while I’m impressed by their fecundity, they may be better off in the future producing just one collection at a time and focusing on a distinct flavor for each album. (Melissa Mylchreest) The Horse Thieves play The Top Hat Friday, June 1, at 10 PM, with Butter and Bart Budwig. $5. tains the greatest garage rock song you’ve probably never heard. With its insistent beat, gloriously sloppy drums and near-nonsense lyrics, the juicy “Wello Wello Wap,” by Nico, a Spanish band, is right up there with the Human Beinz’s “Nobody But Me” and Mohammed Rafi’s “Jaan Pehechaan Ho.” But there’s more. “What Can I Do” by Los Canarios sounds like prime Question Mark & The Mysterians with horns. “No Hay Amor Para Mí” by Los Arlequines starts with the groove from “I Can’t Turn You Loose” and turns into something even more urgent, with lyrics sung in incomprehensible English, not unlike Jim Morrison’s. There are a lot of gems on these 28 cuts, plus a lesson about the global impact and undying glory of ’60s American music. (Robert Meyerowitz)
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Indians had mullets The ledger art of Dwayne Wilcox by Ted McDermott
When white people came to the Plains, they brought with them paperwork. They brought ledgers, so they could record their monetary transactions as they went about the business of overtaking an entire culture and setting up a new one. An American one. The native tribes had a tradition of painting on animal hides with mineral pigments, using bone and wood. As they encountered white Americans, they adapted their traditional artistic techniques to make use of the new
“I was doing warriors on ponies because that sold good and that’s what everybody wanted to see an Indian look like,” he says. “They didn’t want to see him in a baseball cap and tennis shoes. … We’re drawing these warriors and selling them. But we didn’t have to live through that. Our time is just as important as our grandfathers’ time. They gave us a lot of tools that carried us on in life, so why aren’t we reflecting some good about our culture today?
“Custer Eating Crow”
materials brought by these new people. They drew warriors and hunters and courtship scenes, among much else, on the ruled and lined paper that was designed for the accounting of the coming new economy. “God did that story get old,” says Dwayne Wilcox. He’s a contemporary ledger artist and he spent years on the art-fair circuit, telling this abbreviated history to an endless parade of curious onlookers who’d never heard of the tradition that his work referred to. “I always knew about ledger art,” he tells me from his home in Rapid City, S.D., “and I thought everyone else did too. But I was wrong.” Wilcox, a Lakota, grew up in a tiny town on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. “That’s where it all started,” he says, “’cause there was really nothing else to do in the early days. I’m from a generation that was in the twilight zone. … Pumping your own water, kerosene lamps, that kind of stuff. But, you know, that didn’t last very long, thank God.” He started drawing on used scrap paper his sisters brought home from boarding school, but he wasn’t satisfied with his materials. “I never found it inspiring to draw on old paper,” he tells me, laughing like he does throughout our conversation. “I wanted to draw on art paper.” He eventually left the reservation, spent time in the military, moved all over the country and made art on art paper. “I did the same kind of drawings on art paper as I do on this ledger stuff,” he says, “but the art paper—nobody ever really cared about it. Couldn’t really get a price that I wanted [for it] and everything. So you kind of learn after awhile.” Wilcox is candid about his struggle to balance his need to make a living as an artist, which means catering to an outmoded and racist perception of Indians, and his need to stay true to himself and to contemporary American Indian culture.
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Something that’s got some strength to it, rather than just ‘Oh, the poor white people are just beating the hell out of us again.’” His response to all of these contradictory impulses can be seen in his exhibit Above the Fruited Plains at the Missoula Art Museum. His are narrative drawings that meld 19th-century Indian tradition and contemporary cartooning technique to make images that are funny and alarming, broadly farcical and bluntly realistic. In “Custer Eating Crow,” a pair of solicitous American Indians serve the bird to the man himself on a silver platter. In another drawing, a pair of nude Indians flee across a KOA campground full of teepees. In another, a gaggle of Indians in traditional dress relentlessly photograph a pair of middle-American tourists. In “There’s One in Every Crowd,” a group of modern Indians mill around—and the “one” seems to refer to the guy in the foreground who has a mullet. “Indians had mullets at one time,” Wilcox informs me, laughing again, “they just didn’t call it that. They called it the David Cassidy hairdo and the shag.” We might prefer to see Indians as quaint and noble historical relics—like real-life kokopellis!—but Wilcox makes us see their bad haircuts and their complicated contemporary situation. And he hopes to pave the way for future American Indian artists to do the same. “These next artists,” Wilcox says, “hopefully they don’t have to paint Indians talking sign language and just rebreathing life into the old crap. Nothing wrong with the old crap, but we gotta make some new stuff.” A First Friday opening reception for Dwayne Wilcox’s Above the Fruited Plains will be held Friday, June 1, from 5 PM to 8 PM, with an artist talk by Wilcox at 7 PM. Free. arts@missoulanews.com
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Charming check-in You can’t make fun of Marigold Hotel by Dave Loos
The line outside the Wilma stretched nearly an entire block down a rainy Higgins Avenue Sunday evening, and the absence of cigarette smoke and flannel made it clear that something out of the ordinary was unfolding: The average age of this posse looked to be, oh, 58ish. A surprise Garrison Keillor show, perhaps? I had no idea, and didn’t think much of it as
I attempted to cut the entire line and buy tickets for the film, only to be informed—nicely, of course—that everyone in line was waiting for that same film. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is indeed aimed at this very demographic, and it’s easy to make fun of, especially since the cast is predominately British and stars not one but two cast members from “Downton Abbey.” But let’s not forget that BBC’s “Downton Abbey” is amazing, and one of the actresses involved here is Maggie Smith, who you know better as the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Combine Smith with a cast that between them has 14 Oscar nominations and three wins, add in the charismatic star of Slumdog Millionaire and what you’ve got is a fun film with surprisingly little pretension and enough charm to overcome a predictable ending. It’s also essentially a two-hour advertisement for India’s tourism department, which in this case is a good thing. Smith plays Muriel Donnelly, one of seven British seniors who have traveled from London to Jaipur, India, lured by the promise of an exotic, luxurious and affordable new retirement community. What they discover is not exactly the same as promised in the brochure. Sonny (Dev Patel), the hotel’s eager manager, admits he may have optimistically Photoshopped some of the promotional materials. But TBEMH, as we’ll call it, is far from a slum. While it lacks some amenities like working telephones and the occasional room door, the centuries-old building nestled into a beautiful compound has character. And for a few of the guests like Evelyn ( Judi Dench), a
recent widower, and Douglas (Bill Nighy)—who has arrived with his wife after the couple invested their retirement savings in their daughter’s failed internet business—India offers a delightful respite full of new people and places. The film is essentially a series of vignettes that follow the acclimation of our seven pensioners into their new environs. There are a few misses, particularly the storyline involving Madge (Celia Imrie), a single rich lady on the hunt for a new rich husband, and Norman (Ronald Pickup), whose goal in life appears to be proving that he can still get it done in the sack at this advancing age. Cue the predictable geriatric sex jokes. But there is a depth to other stories in TBEMH that are both moving and funny. The always enjoyable Tom Wilkinson plays Graham, a retired British judge who grew up in India and has returned mainly in search of the man he loved. He is charming as he disappoints female suitors with the news he is gay—though “more in theory than in practice these days,” he admits—and the search for his former lover is painful and moving. Nighy is the best of the bunch here, fully embracing an unplanned life detour with zest and wit, and doing so with a wife (Penelope Wilton, the other actor you’ll recognize from “Downton Abbey”) who is kicking and screaming the entire way. Douglas is too nice and too loyal to see the marriage for what it is, and the relationship sets up a fascinating lesson regarding the dos and don’ts of aging gracefully. Omnipresent throughout is the overeager Sonny. We last saw Patel not cheating his way to victory on a game show in Slumdog Millionaire, and here he is trying hard to simultaneously please his guests, his mother and his girlfriend Sunaina (Tena Desae). His story offers us an important glimpse outside the confines of TBEMH into a modern India that is often still at odds with tradition, as evidenced time and again by Sonny’s overprotective and overbearing mother. Evelyn calls her new home city a “riot of noise and color,” and director John Madden’s finest accomplishment here is blending that apt description with the seniors who now inhabit this foreign environment. What could have turned into an unintended parody instead finds its way with surprising ease and heart. You’ll enjoy it as much as your parents will. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel continues at the Wilma Theatre. arts@missoulanews.com
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matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 6:40 and 9:20 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm, no 9:20 pm show on Sunday. Showboat: 4, 6:50 and 9:30 pm.
MARLEY The “definitive” documentary of reggae legend Bob Marley made with the assistance of his family. Directed by Kevin Macdonald who made the critically-acclaimed One Day in
BATTLESHIP For some damned reason, an otherworldy armada decides to battle humans on the high seas. Lucky for them, David Farragut isn’t around to drop one-liners like “Damn the tor-
As of press time, there was no info for Carmike cinemas.
DARK SHADOWS In this Tim Burton-directed documentary, a vampire returns to his ancestral home only to find his fully dysfunctional family occupying the place. Man, that bites. Starring Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 and 10 pm. Pharaohplex: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm, no 9:10 pm show on Sun.
pm. Special showing at midnight on Thu., May 24. Village 6: 2D and 3D: 4 and 7 pm, with 9:45 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1 pm matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 9:10 pm, with Sat. and Sun, matinees at 3 pm, no 9:10 pm show on Sunday. 3D: 6:50 pm. Entertainer: 4, 7 and 9 pm. SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN A sheikh dreams of fly-fishing in that dry old
Dairy queen dipped. Snow White and the Huntsman opens Friday at the Carmike 12, Village 6, Pharaohplex and Entertainer.
September. Rated PG-13. 7 and 9:30 pm nightly, with 1 and 3:30 pm Sat. matinees. No show on Thu., May 7. SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN In a world where someone is fairer than Charlize Theron, Snow White goes downright rural on that wicked old witch and love and action and adventure combine to most certainly make for sexual tension and mixed messages about female empowerment. Starring Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth. Rated PG-13. Pharaohplex: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat. and Sun, matinees at 3 pm. Showboat: 4:15, 7 and 9:20 pm.
NOW PLAYING THE AVENGERS Dude, Loki shows up through a space portal and starts controlling people’s minds and doing his evil business. That’s when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is all, “Ah, hell, no,” and initiates the Avengers Initiative. It. Is. On. Also starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5:15, 6:30, 8:30 and 9:30 pm. 3D: 1, 4, 7 and 10 pm. Village 6: 4:10 and 7:15 pm, with 10:15 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1 pm
pedoes, full speed ahead!” Unfortunately, Liam Neeson, hot-ass Tim Riggins and Rihanna (seriously) are. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 1, 2, 4, 5:15, 7, 8:30 and 10 pm. Village 6: 4 and 7 pm, with 10 pm shows Fri. and Sat., and 1 pm matinees Sat and Sun. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL PBS fans now have proof that the world does revolve around them as this film about British Boomers retiring to an Indian hotel and learning about life, love and loss is bound to bring Dame Judi Dench fans to tears. Starring Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Rated PG-13. Wilma: 7 and 9:15 pm nightly, with Sat. matinees at 1 and 3:15 pm. CHERNOBYL DIARIES Oh man, some tourists get onboard the crazy train with an “extreme” tour guide (perhaps MTV’s Dan Cortese?) and take a trip to the abandoned city of Pripyat, the former home of Chernobyl nuke-u-lar plant employees. Guess what? They are not alone. Starring Jesse McCartney and, well, no one else, really. Rated R. Village 6: 4:30 and 7:30 pm, with 9:50 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1:30 pm matinees Sat and Sun.
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THE DICTATOR In 83 minutes, Sacha Baron Cohen subtly critiques our relationship with the Middle East and questions our own mores along the way as he plays the role of a mega-maniacal dictator. Also starring Anna Farris and someone called Ben Kingsley. Rated R. Carmike 12: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Village 6: 4:15 and 7 pm, with 9:30 pm shows Fri. and Sat., and 1:30 pm matinees Sat and Sun. THE HUNGER GAMES Oh lordy, in the future children are chosen by The Man to fight to the death on live TV. Wait, there’s TV in the future? Heinous. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Stanley Tucci. PG-13. Carmike 12: 1, 4, 7 and 10 pm. MEN IN BLACK III In what may end up being the best one of the bunch according to some sources, Agent Will Smith has to go back to the ’60s to save Agent Tommy Lee Jones (now played by a younger, hepper Josh Brolin) from an alien murder plot. Let the guffawing begin. Also starring David Rasche of TV’s “Sledgehammer.” Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10 pm. 3D: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9 pm. Big D: 1, 4, 7 and 9:30
Yemen, and British fisheries expert Ewan McGregor is brought in to help make it happen and most likely trawl for love with government aid Kristin Scott Thomas. Rated PG-13. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Hollywood explains to us the miracle of life and that men and women are different and that babies change us and that life doesn’t always “deliver.” Starring Cameron Diaz (childless) and Jennifer Lopez (has bore children). Rated PG13. Carmike 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:15 and 9:45 pm. Pharaohplex: 7 and 9 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm. Capsule reviews by Jason McMackin with help from Erika Fredrickson. Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., June 1. 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 12/Village 6–541-7469; Wilma–728-2521; P h a r a o h p l e x i n H a m i l t o n – 9 61- F I L M ; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan883-5603.
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What an outstanding dog! Larry is very well-behaved, has had some training, gets along with everyone, and has the most endearing facial expressions we've ever seen. Any family would be lucky to have him as a pet.
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PETEY
Petey is a big, mellow fellow who loves people and gets along with other dogs, especially females. (He does like the ladies!) He's a smart, happy guy whose sedate ways have caused him to gain a few extra pounds, but that's easily solved.
Three-year-old Toes adores EVERYONE! She LOVES to romp and play with other dogs. Call the Humane Society at (406)549-3934 to arrange to meet her. Help us save even more animals by becoming a volunteer foster family.
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Pansy is certainly as pretty as a flower, and she has a very sweet personality too. She'd really enjoy a quiet home where her true nature can blossom, and we know her family would enjoy watching that happen.
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American Bulldogs rock! Cookie has a coat as soft as velveteen and a heart to match. She LOVES to snuggle but also enjoys getting dirty outdoors. She gets along well with most dogs but sometimes guards her toys from them.
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Oscar came from a home with many cats, so we think he's shy because he didn't get much one-on-one attention from people. He's learning that people are really nice to have around, but he'll probably always be a bit reserved. Help us nourish Missoula Donate now at
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Adena is a sweet older lady who never makes a mess or causes trouble. She's quiet and reserved, but she instantly produces a really huge purr as soon as anyone touches her or even just says her name!
JACKSON
Staff at the Humane Society frequently ask themselves "Why is Jackson still here?" This easygoing 5-year-old gets along well with everyone. He loves to play with other dogs. He's well-mannered indoors and a great hiking/walking buddy.
PHARAOH
Pharaoh is a 3-year-old Flame Point Siamese. He's outgoing and a bit chatty. Pharaoh loves to rub up against your legs in greeting. He waves his fluffy tail like a flag announcing his arrival!
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Celeste could very well become your own piece of heaven. She is a big, beautiful four-year-old who came to us in the Spring of 2011. Being that her name means “heavenly," we can’t think of a better angel for any household, and neither can she!
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A boulder is defined as a large, smooth piece of rock detached from its place of origin. Boulder was detached from his place of origin as a kitten during our 2010 kitten season. He is a beautiful 1 1/2-year-old Tuxedo kitty. Equus & Paws, L.L.C.
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Serena means calm or serene in Latin. I think that is pretty fitting for me considering I never get too worked up about anything. I just sit back and take life as it comes. If I’ve learned one thing in my five short years it’s that sweating the small stuff just isn’t worth the worry. Help us nourish Missoula Donate now at
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I GET A KICKBALL OUT OF YOU My boyfriend of three months is 22, and so am I. He tells me he loves me but is horrible about returning texts and calls and following through with dates. (He seems to ditch me if something better comes along.) He also doesn’t treat me very well around others. Recently, he got really drunk at a party and was hitting on my friend all night, though she ignored him. I finally pulled him aside and said he was hurting my feelings, and he said I was too sensitive and I’m just jealous that people like him. He later disappeared from the party for over an hour, and when I asked him where he’d gone, he said, “What are you, my mom?” I know I don’t deserve to be treated like this, but he can be so sweet and kind when we are on my couch watching a movie or in bed snuggling. Part of me wants to leave, and part thinks he just needs to get used to being in a relationship, because this is his first “serious” one. —Loved and Unloved If you’re like a lot of women, you’ve dreamed about this since you were a little girl—that moment the man in your life puts his hands on your shoulders and says, “Would you mind ducking your head so I can see if that woman across the room is hot?” Men, like golden retrievers, have their flaws. They shed on the furniture, leave hairs in the soap, and hump your leg at inappropriate times. But when it’s clear that a particular man generally means well, these things are to be overlooked. Your boyfriend, on the other hand, claims to love you but ignores you, stands you up, belittles you, and publicly humiliates you, making it pretty clear that he’s looking to leave hairs in other women’s soap. And sure, he’s sweet to you when you’re snuggling in bed—probably because there are no other women under your comforter for him to hit on. Like many people, you place too much importance on hearing “I love you.” You want to believe that these words mean something—and they probably do: that he needs to throw you a romantic chew-toy from time to time so you’ll stick around for all the casual cruelty. In an abusive relationship, which this is, you begin to crave the little moments of sweetness and intimacy that you use to justify staying through all the spirit-chomping parts. The big picture is, you aren’t so much this guy’s girlfriend as you are his backup girlfriend (the spare
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Let’s waltz the rumba,” said jazz musician Fats Waller, suggesting the seemingly impossible mix of two very different types of dancing. That’s an excellent clue for you to follow up on, Aries. I suspect that in the coming week you will have an unusual aptitude for hybridization. You could do folk dancing and hip-hop moves simultaneously. It will make sense for you to do the cha-cha as you disco and vice versa. You’ll have a knack for bringing the spirit of belly dance into the tango, and for breakdancing while you do the hokey-pokey.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Have you been feeling a warm fuzzy feeling in your money chakra? I hope so. The cosmos recently authorized you to receive a fresh flow of what we might call financial kundalini. Your insight into money matters should be increasing, as well as your ability to attract the information and influences you need to refine your relationship with prosperity. It may even be the case that higher levels of economic luck are operating in your vicinity. I’m not saying you will strike it rich, but you could definitely strike it richer.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your core meditation this week is Oscar Wilde’s belief that disobedience is a primal virtue. Be ingeniously, pragmatically, and cheerfully disobedient, Gemini! Harness your disobedience so that it generates outbreaks of creative transformation that improve your life. For inspiration, read this passage by Robert Anton Wilson: “Every fact of science was once damned. Every invention was considered impossible. Every discovery was a nervous shock to some orthodoxy. Every artistic innovation was denounced as fraud and folly. The entire web of culture and progress, everything on earth that is man-made and not given to us by nature, is the concrete manifestation of someone’s refusal to bow to Authority. We would be no more than the first apelike hominids if it were not for the rebellious, the recalcitrant, and the intransigent.”
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Some people tell me I’d invented the sounds they called soul,” said musician Ray Charles, “but I can’t take any credit. Soul is just the way black folk sing when they leave themselves alone.” I urge you to experiment with this idea, Cancerian. In my astrological opinion, you need to whip up a fresh, hot delivery of raw soul. One of the best ways to do that might be to leave yourself alone. In other words, don’t badger yourself. Don’t pick your scabs and second-guess your enthusiasms and argue yourself into a knot. Create a nice big space for your original self to play in.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Where’s the most convenient place to discover a new species?” asks The Second Book of General Ignorance. What do you think the answer is, Leo? The Amazon Rainforest? The high mountainous forests of New Guinea? Northwest Siberia? None of the above. In fact, your best chance of finding a previously unidentified life form is in your own garden. There are hundreds of thousands of species that science still has no knowledge of, and quite a few of them are near you. A similar principle currently holds true for your life in general. It will be close to home that you are most likely to connect with fascinating exotica, unknown influences, and far-out adventures.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Now and then my readers try to bribe me. “I’ll give you $1,000,” said a recent email from a Virgo woman, “if you will write a sequence of horoscopes that predict I’ll get the dream job I’m aiming for, which will in turn make me so attractive to the guy I’m pursuing that he will beg to worship me.” My first impulse was to reply, “That’s all you’re willing to pay for a prophecy of two events that will supercharge your happiness and change your life?” But in the end, as always, I flatly turned her down. The truth is, I report on the music of the heavenly spheres, but I don’t write the music myself. Still, I sort of admire this woman’s feisty resolve to manipulate the fates, and I urge you to borrow some of her ferocity in the coming week.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in front of the sun and blocks much of its light from reaching our eyes. On a personal level, the metaphorical equivalent is when something obstructs our ability to see what nourishes us. For example, let’s say you’re in the habit of enviously comparing your own situation to that of a person you imagine is better off than you. This may blind you to some of your actual blessings, and diminish your ability to take full advantage of your own talents. I bring this up, Libra, because you’re in an especially favorable time to detect any way you might be under the spell of an eclipse—and then take dramatic steps to get out from under it.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some secrets will dribble out. Other secrets will spill forth. Still others may shoot out and explode like fireworks. You won’t be bored by this week’s revelations, Scorpio. People’s camouflage may be exposed, hidden agendas could be revealed, and not-quite-innocent deceits might be uncovered. So that’s the weird news. Here’s the good news: If you maintain a high level of integrity and treat the brouhaha as good entertainment, you’re likely to capitalize on the uproar. And that’s your specialty, right?
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you go to a psychotherapist, she may coax you to tell stories about what went wrong in your childhood. Seek a chiropractor’s opinion and he might inform you that most of your problems have to do with your spine. Consult a psychic and chances are she will tell you that you messed up in your past lives and need a karmic cleansing. And if you ask me about what you most need to know, I might slip you some advice about how to access your untapped reserves of beauty and intelligence. Here’s the moral of the story, Sagittarius: Be discerning as you ask for feedback and mirroring. The information you receive will always be skewed.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The state of Kansas has a law that seems more confusing than helpful. It says the following: “When two trains approach each other at a crossing, both shall come to a full stop and neither shall start up again until the other has gone.” From what I can tell, Capricorn, a similar situation has cropped up in your life. Two parties are in a stalemate, each waiting for the other to make the first move. At this rate, nothing will ever happen. May I suggest that you take the initiative?
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Should you get down on your knees and beg for love and recognition? No! Should you give yourself away without seeking much in return? Don’t do that, either. Should you try to please everyone in an attempt to be popular? Definitely not. Should you dilute your truth so as not to cause a ruckus? I hope not. So then what am I suggesting you should do? Ask the following question about every possibility that comes before you: “Will this help me to master myself, deepen my commitment to what I want most, and gain more freedom?”
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you know why flamingos have their distinctive orange-pink color? It’s because of the carotene in the shrimp and other food they consume. If they change their diet, their feathers turn dull grey. That’s a dramatic example of the adage, “You are what you eat.” Let’s use it as a prompt to contemplate all the stuff you take into the holy temple of your body, Pisces. Not just the sandwiches and chocolate bars and alcohol, but also the images, sounds, ideas, emotions, and energy you get from other people. Is the cumulative effect of all those things giving you the shape and color and texture you want to have? If not, this would be a good time to adjust your intake.
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Direct Support Professionals No experience required, but must be compassionate and patient to work in our non-profit, friendly and enriching group home settings in Missoula for adults with developmental disabilities. Must also be comfortable providing personal care to clients, enjoy going on outings in the community, house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
new members and inquiries into our database via download or direct entry and renewing existing members. Also responsible for maintaining the accuracy of organizational data through address updates and creating weekly mailing lists pulls. Assist database manager with weekly and monthly reporting, including balancing of financial transactions and query creation. Familiarity with database and query creation a plus. Customer Service: Speak with members and cyclists on the phone, via email and in person. Be able to discuss the benefits of membership answer questions about membership status and other organizational services. A working knowledge of bicycles and bicycle travel will be favored.
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PUBLIC NOTICES At the 3/19/12 Board meeting for DeSmet School District #20 Missoula County MT, the trustees determined that an amendment to the Transportation fund budget in the amount of $15,000 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 subsection six (6), MCA; for the purpose of funding unforeseen transportation expenditures occurring during the 2011-2012 school year. The Board of Trustees will meet at 7pm on 5/22/12 for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID The Missoula Police Department is seeking bids for a three year contract to Tow and Store Abandoned and Junk Vehicles within City Limits A contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, Missoula City Hall, 435 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana, 59802-4297, until 1:00 P.M. on June 6, 2012, and then will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Mayor’s Conference Room. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids shall be submitted on forms provided by the Missoula Police Department in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “Abandoned Vehicle Towing/Storage bid. The envelope shall also be marked with the bidder’s company and mailing address. Copies of the specifications can be obtained from the Missoula Police Department,435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802 or on line at www.ci.missoula.mt.us. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. No Proposal may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the bid opening date. Before a contract will be awarded, the City will conduct investigations to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to
perform the size and type of work specified. Upon request, the bidder shall submit information as deemed necessary by the City to evaluate the bidder’s qualifications. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which bid is, in the City’s judgment, the lowest responsible bid. The City also reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities, or minor deviations in any bid and to delete certain items listed in the bid. Any objections to published specification must be filed in written form with the Missoula City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 1:00 P.M. on June 6, 2012. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk MISSOULA COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the construction of The Partnership Health Center, Lowell School Clinic will be received by Partnership Health Center, c/o MMW Architects at their office located at 125 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802 until 4:00 PM on June 7, 2012, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. All work is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by MMW Architects. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MMW Architects located at 125 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802 upon payment of $75.00 for each set and a mailing fee of $35. The documents will be available @ MMW on Thursday, May 17, 2012 after 1:00 PM. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition, will be refunded their payment, and any NON-BIDDER upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $75.00. Any mailing fee will not be refunded. Each Bid or Proposal must be accompanied by a cashiers check,
certified check, or Bid Bond payable to Partnership Health Center in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and must be in the form specified in MCA 18-1-201 through 206. The bid bond or other security shall protect and indemnify Partnership Health Center against the failure or refusal of the bidder to enter into the contract within 30 days of bid acceptance. Bid security will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Late bids will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration. Bid must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder. Bid must include applicable Montana prevailing wage rates. Partnership Health Center reserves the right to waive informalities, to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the owner, to reject any and all proposals received, and, if all bids are rejected, to readvertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award, as in the judgment of its officials, best meets the owner’s requirements. The contractor is required to be an equal opportunity employer. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 4:00 PM, local time, June 7, 2012. Each BIDDER will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor. THE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE QUALIFIED BIDDER WHOSE BID PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL THE
REQUIREMENTS. Proposals shall be sealed and marked “Proposals for Partnership Health Center, Lowell School Clinic, c/o MMW Architects� and addressed to: MMW Architects 125 W. Alder Missoula, MT 59802 MISSOULA COUNTY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Office of Planning and Grants has received the following applications for Floodplain Development Permits: 1. County Floodplain Permit Application # 12-25. An application from Konstatin Tsuber to work within the former Grant Creek floodplain. The project is located at 1955 Mullan Trail, in Section 14, Township 13N, Range 20W and includes the construction of a new single family residence. 2. County Floodplain Permit Application # 12-26. An application from Lane Sorenson to work within the Butler Creek floodplain. The project is located at 6575 Hwy 10 West, in Section 34, Township 14N, Range 20W and includes the removal of unauthorized floodplain fill and floodplain restoration. The full applications are available for review in the Office of Planning and Grants in City Hall. Written comments from anyone interested in these applications may be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m., June 15, 2012. Address comments to the Floodplain Administrator, Office of Planning & Grants, 435 Ryman, Missoula MT 59802 or call 258-4841 for more information. MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT TESTING A test of the ES&S M100 Precinct Counters that will be used to tabulate ballots on Election Day and the ES&S AutoMARK ballot-marking system will be starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Missoula County
Record’s Center at 2147 Ernest Ave, Missoula, Montana. Following this, a test of the ES&S 650 Ballot Counters will be held at the Fairground’s Marsda Building, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana. All tests are open to the public. /s/ Vickie Zeier Election Administrator Missoula County By /s/ Debbe Merseal, Chief Deputy Clerk & Recorder MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION for the issuance of a MISSOULA AIR QUALITY PERMIT Source: Gravel Crushing Plant Applicant: Camas Gravel Co. The Missoula CityCounty Health Department has received a complete application for an Air Quality Permit for a gravel crushing plant to be operated at the following location: Section 35, Township 12 North, Range 22 West at 23300 Lolo Creek Road, Lolo, Missoula County. Upon review of the permit application and other information, the Department finds that Camas Gravel Co. has filed a complete application indicating the proposed facility is capable of meeting applicable requirements of the Air Pollution Control Program. Therefore, the Department hereby gives notice of the preliminary determination to issue an Air Quality Permit to Camas Gravel Co. to operate the gravel crushing plant. The permit will be issued with several conditions attached. The Department will make a final determination concerning the application on June 11th, 2012. Any interested person may review a copy of the application and proposed permit at the Environmental Health Division, 301 West Alder, Missoula, MT 59802. Written comments on the preliminary determination will be accepted until 5:00 PM June 8th, 2012. Comments should be sent to the attention of Benjamin Schmidt, Air
Quality Specialist (email: bschmidt@co.missoula.mt.us ). MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLOODPLAIN PERMIT VARIANCE REQUEST (GRASS VALLEYFRENCH DITCH, CARL SAUNDERS – CLARK FORK RIVER) Notice is hereby given that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a Floodplain Permit variance request. The request is from Carl Saunders representing the Grass Valley - French Ditch Irrigation Company requesting authorization to relocate excavated materials within the floodway in Section 24, T13N, R20W. The Irrigation Company is requesting authorization to reopen and excavate a blocked river channel in order to provide water to approximately 100 downstream users. Floodplain regulations require the excavated materials be hauled out of the floodway. The variance request is to spread the excavated materials onto the adjacent gravel bar. The Commissioners will conduct the hearing on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Missoula County Administration Building, Room B14, 199 W. Pine St., Basement Level, Missoula, MT. Any person wishing to be heard on the matter may submit written or other materials to the Commissioners and/or speak at the hearing. Comments may also be submitted anytime prior to the hearing by phone, mail, fax, e-mail or personal delivery to the Commissioners at their offices at the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 W. Pine St., Missoula, MT 59802, Fax: (406) 7214043, Phone: (406) 258-4877; E-Mail: bcc@co.missoula.mt.us A copy of the full application is available for review in the Office of Planning and Grants at City Hall. Additional information on the hearing may
be obtained from Todd Klietz, Floodplain Administrator, Office of Planning and Grants, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802; or by calling (406) 258-4841. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 258-4657. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. Dated this 21st day of May, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE MISSOULA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed with the County Commissioners requesting to abandon a public utility easement specifically described as: A portion of the 40’ private road and utility easement for the use and benefit of Tracts E, F, & G; Located in: Section 1, T20N, R17W; Subdivision name: Remick’s Swan River Tracts No. 2, Block 2, Lots 1-6 Beginning at (from): easterly edge of cul de sac heading easterly 914 feet Ending at (to): the eastern boundary of Tract E & F and the western boundary of Tract G A map or diagram is attached that illustrates the proposed action, which is incorporated herein by reference. The County Commissioners are requested to Abandon the section of PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT described above. The abandonment of this easement is necessary and advantageous for the following reason: The Board of County Commissioners require this private access and utility easement to be abandoned as a condition of final plat approval for the Glacier Creek Meadows Subdivision. A PUBLIC HEARING on the above requested abandonment will be held before the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on June 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., at the Missoula County Administration Building at 199 West Pine, Mis-
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PUBLIC NOTICES soula, MT 59802, in the Admin B14 Public Meeting Room. 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, Missoula County Administration Building at 199 West Pine, Missoula, MT 59802, Missoula, MT prior to the hearing date. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier Clerk & Recorder /Treasurer 200 W. Broadway St. Missoula, MT 59802 By /s/ Kim Cox Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Elections (406) 258-3241 Date: May 11, 2012 MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED To: John Richards P.O. Box 316 Seeley Lake, MT 59868-0316, John Richards P.O. Box 870 Seeley Lake, MT 59868-0870, Current Occupant 43640 HWY 200 E Bonner, MT 59823, Deborah J. Turrel 677 Carya Sq Columbus, IN 47201-8674, Richard A. Reep of Reep, Bell & Laird, P.C. formerly known as Reep & Bell, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 Missoula, Mt. 59808-6960, Schulted Law Firm, P.C., Attn: John C. Schulte 2425 Mullan Rd Missoula, MT 59808, First Valley Bank P.O. Box 720 Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., Attn: Molly K. Howard 201 West Main Street, Suite 201 Missoula, MT 59802, P. Mars Scott Law Offices Attn: Ronald A. Thuesen P.O. Box 5988 Missoula, MT 59806, John Richards Construction Co. 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Richard A. Reep of Reep, Bell & Laird, P.C. 2955 Stockyard Road Missoula, MT. 59808, Seeley Lake Ready Mix Company 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Terra Equipment Company 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 and to all persons owning, occupying, and claiming an interest whether legal or equitable in the property described in the notice; Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: S05, T14 N, R14 W, C.O.S. 5720, PARCEL 2 LESS TRACT 2A COS 6049, Geo# 04-2331-05-1-01-020000, SUID# 4019903. Real Property also described as 43640 HWY 200 E, BONNER MT 59823. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on December 2nd, 2008. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8th, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 8th, 2009, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to TIG LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 18148, Missoula MT 59808. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: TAXES: $320.75 PENALTY: $6.42 INTEREST: $91.06 COSTS: $598.17 TOTAL: $1016.40 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph six must be paid before the redemption period expires. The date the redemption period expires is 60 days from the giving of this notice. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the Missoula County Treasurer prior to the expiration of the redemption period, or on or prior to the date on which the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, 406-258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 14th day of May 2012. TIG LLC MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED To: Mark Kersting 314 N 1st Street West Missoula, MT 59802, Occupants of Apartment Unit(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of 827 & 837 Woody St. Missoula, MT 59802, Marcia E. Purdy 5562 Klements LN Florence, MT 59833-6609, Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula Finance Department 435 Ryman Street Missoula, MT 59802, First
American Title Co. of Montana, Inc. 1006 West Sussex Missoula MT 59801 and to all persons owning, occupying, and claiming an interest whether legal or equitable in the property described in the notice; Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: URLIN ADDITION, S15, T13 N, R19 W, BLOCK 96, Lot 1, Geo# 04-2200-15-304-08-0000, SUID# 940105. Real Property also described as 827 & 837 Woody St. Missoula, MT 59802. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on December 2nd, 2008. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8th, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 8th, 2009, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to John Tesdal, whose address is 7495 Peregrine CT, Missoula, MT 59808. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: TAXES: $5319.09 PENALTY: $106.37 INTEREST: $1526.13 COSTS: $628.06 TOTAL: $7579.65 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph six must be paid before the redemption period expires. The date the redemption period expires is 60 days from the giving of this notice. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the Missoula County Treasurer
prior to the expiration of the redemption period, or on or prior to the date on which the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, 406-258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 14th day of May 2012. John Tesdal MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the following item on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Missoula City Council Chambers located at 140 W Pine Street in Missoula, Montana. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on this item on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in Admin B14 Public Meeting Room, Lower Level of the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 W Pine, Missoula. Amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations The
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Brian J. Brune Kimberly J. Brune Kennedy W. Degitz Linda C. Nelson Anderson Closing & Exchange, Inc. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Long Term Escrow, First American Title Co. Any Assigns, Successors, Heirs, Devisees or Beneficiaries of or to the Above Parties Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real Property Described Below Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest (Missoula County Tax Parcel/ID No. 500505):
Missoula County Rural Initiatives Office proposes amendments to Section 4.6 of the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations that addresses Subdivisions Created for Lease or Rent that are Subject to Review. The purpose of this revision is to clarify when new structures or improvements on a property require subdivision review. It also provides the possibility to landowners of developing an agreement with the County for those situations that might otherwise require subdivision review. The proposed amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations are available for public and agency comment. The amendments can be viewed at www.co.missoula.mt.us./rural. They are also available for public inspection at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants (City Hall, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula), Missoula County Rural Initiatives (physical location: 317 Woody Street, Missoula), and the Missoula County Commissioners Office (physical location: second floor of the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 W Pine, Missoula). Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. Comments may be directed to Missoula County Rural Initiatives at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802, or via email to ri@co.missoula.mt.us. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours ad-
vance notice by calling 258-4657. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. MISSOULA COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for LEAD ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR PARTNERSHIP HEALTH CENTER Creamery Building MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA I. General Statement of Purpose Partnership Health Center, an entity of Missoula County (Owner), desires to acquire lead architectural services to assist in designing the remodel of one floor and the addition of a wing to the Partnership Health Center facility known as the Creamery Building located at 401 West Railroad Street in downtown Missoula, MT. The architect will work with the staff of Partnership Health Center and the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana to develop the designs. ii. Background: A. Partnership Health Center Partnership Health Center (PHC) has provided 20 years of uninterrupted healthcare services to the community as Missoula’s Federally Qualified Health Center and remains the region’s main provider of comprehensive primary care on a sliding fee scale. PHC provides medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy and a variety of other ancillary services to
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Suzanne Rene Kramer Any Assigns, Successors, Heirs, Devisees or Beneficiaries of or to the Above Party Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real Property Described Below Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest (Missoula County Tax Parcel/ID No. 1614705): Missoula County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Legal Description: SECTION: 01 TOWNSHIP: 12N RANGE: 20W PORTION OF SW4 NE4 IN SEC 1 GEOCODE: 04-2092-01-2-04-04-0000
approximately 12,000 low-income, uninsured and under-insured residents in Missoula and surrounding rural areas. Due to the increasing demand for services and the need for additional space, an extensive planning process was initiated. The Creamery Building has been identified as the ideal location for an expansion. B. Partnership Health Center-Creamery Building Location Originally built sometime between 1912 and 1921, the Creamery Building is 2.5 times the size of the current Partnership Health Center facility and includes a vacant lot for future expansion. The facility remained a creamery through the early 1950’s. From then on a variety of businesses—from the manufacturing of golf apparel and equipment to retail sales of musical instruments—have operated out of the brick building. The upper floor of the building is currently in use; and Partnership Health Center operates a dental clinic, small medical clinic, and behavioral health services from this area. The basement of the building is currently under renovation and will house the Partnership Health Center Pharmacy and multiple offices. The building is located in an historic district, and preservation of the building exterior is desired. C. LEED Considerations In 2010, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Green Building Policy with the requirement to seek U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification for major renovations to County buildings. PHC plans to apply LEED criteria to the expansion and remodel of the Creamery Build-
ing and seek the highest LEED certification level that is cost effective and achievable given the limits of available funding. iii. Scope of Services: Working with the staff identified previously, this project will involve schematic design and design development. Schematic Design Phase: concept floor plans, site elements, outline narrative of construction materials, building code analysis and implementation, and update construction costs estimates; and Design Development Phase: refine/revise selected floor plans, refine/revise site plan, develop interior elevations, provide detailed narrative of construction materials, develop specific construction details, finalize implementation of code issues, specify select products and materials, develop security and access narrative, develop room finishes schedule and update construction cost estimates. iv. Qualification Information required: A. Interested firms should include the following information in their response: 1. The respondent’s legal name, address, and telephone number; 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3. The experience and qualifications of the key personnel to be assigned to the project; 4.A description of the firm’s prior experience in design, development and management of similar project work, including project budgets and cost control, change order history, and contact names of project owners or local officials knowledgeable about the firm’s performance; 5.A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project, as well as the firm’s anticipated availability
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Derek S. Philliber First Valley Bank First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. The Meadows Property Owner’s Association, Inc. Double Arrow Enterprises, Inc. Jack Jenks Any Assigns, Successors, Heirs, Devisees or Beneficiaries of or to the Above Parties Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real Property Described Below Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest (Missoula County Tax Parcel/ID No. 3599702):
Full Legal Description: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 4198, located in the N1/2 of Section 17, Township 14 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana.
Full Legal Description: The Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter (SW1/4NE1/4) of Section 1, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, Missoula County, Montana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that certain parcel of land described in Book 149 of Micro at page 999 and as shown on Deed Exhibit 990; and FURTHER EXCEPTING Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 4787; and FURTHER EXCEPTING Rio Vista Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana; and FURTHER EXCEPTING that certain tract of land as shown on Deed Exhibit No. 2044 and as described in Book 8 of Micro at page 465; and FURTHER EXCEPTING for road purposes a strip of land 30 feet in width off of the said NW1/4NE1/4 along and paralleling the quarter section line dividing the said NW1/4NE1/4 and the SW1/4NE1/4, all in Missoula County, Montana.
2. The 2008 property taxes (second half ) became delinquent on June 2, 2009. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 9, 2009, by: Missoula County, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on September 12, 2011, to: Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108. 6. As of May 31, 2012, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $242.70 PENALTY: $4.83 INTEREST: $46.21 COST: $716.25 TOTAL: $1,009.99 NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 5/6 of 1% per month.
2. The 2008 property taxes (second half ) became delinquent on June 2, 2009.. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 9, 2009, by: Missoula County, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on May 26, 2011, to: Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108. 6. As of May 31, 2012, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $1,513.80 PENALTY: $30.31 INTEREST: $321.79 COST: $711.75 TOTAL: $2,577.65 NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 5/6 of 1% per month.
2. The 2008 property taxes (first half ) became delinquent on December 2, 2008. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 9, 2009, by: Missoula County, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on September 12, 2011, to: Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108. 6. As of May 31, 2012, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $612.13 PENALTY: $12.22 INTEREST: $133.39 COST: $708.40 TOTAL: $1,466.14 NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 5/6 of 1% per month.
7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus any subsequent accrued interest, must be paid by August 6, 2012, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 6, 2012, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, Telephone: (406) 258-4847 or (406) 258-3271.
7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus any subsequent accrued interest, must be paid by August 6, 2012, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 6, 2012, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, Telephone: (406) 258-4847 or (406) 258-3271.
7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus any subsequent accrued interest, must be paid by August 6, 2012, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 6, 2012, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, Telephone: (406) 258-4847 or (406) 258-3271.
Missoula County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Legal Description: SECTION: 17 TOWNSHIP: 14N RANGE: 19W TRACT 1 COS 4198 IN NE4 NW4 & NW4 NE4 GEOCODE: 04-2326-17-1-01-03-0000
FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS/ENTITIES LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 4) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated at Missoula, Montana this 31st day of May, 2012. By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108
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FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated at Missoula, Montana this 31st day of May, 2012. By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108
Missoula County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Legal Description: SECTION: 11 TOWNSHIP: 16N RANGE: 15W THE MEADOWS – PHASE 3, LOT 39 OF THE MEADOWS PHASE III GEOCODE: 04-2540-11-4-04-39-0000 Full Legal Description: Lot 39 of The Meadows – Phase 3, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof.
FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS/ENTITIES LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated at Missoula, Montana this 31st day of May, 2012. By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59108
PUBLIC NOTICES during the term of the project; 6. A discussion of the firm’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) experience and how it will be applied to this project; 7. An organizational chart for this project, showing specific staff responsibilities, identifying key sub-consultants, and perceived work relationships; A proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed; 8. Three references with contact information from owners familiar with the firm’s work; and 9. Proof of general liability insurance of $1,500,000 and errors and omissions insurance of $1,000,000, or ability to obtain required levels of coverage. B. Responses to this RFQ shall be submitted to: Barbara Berens Missoula County Auditor 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 258-3227 Fax: (406) 721-4043 e-mail: bberens@co.missoula.mt.us V. TIMELINE, SUBMISSION DEADLINE and submittal requirements A. Publication of RFQ: May 17, 2012 & May 24, 2012 B. Deadline for submission of responses: May 31, 5:00 p.m. C. Six (6) copies of the response are required. VI. SELECTION process: A Selection Committee consisting of Missoula County elected officials and senior staff will evaluate the statements of qualifications received. A. Evaluation of Responses: The following criteria will be used to evaluate the responses: 1. Professional qualifications of the professional person(s) to be assigned to the project; 2. Capability to meet time and project budget requirements; 3. Present and projected workloads; 4. Related experience in similar projects; 5. Firm’s experience with LEED® projects; 6. Location of firm; 7. Recent and current work for Missoula County; 8. Past performance on similar types of projects; 9. Feedback from references; and 10. Suggested project approach (understanding of project). The Selection Committee reserves the right to request supplemental information and, if necessary, conduct telephone interviews prior to identification of the finalist firms. B. Interview Process: The Selection Committee will conduct interviews with the highest ranked two to four firms. Interview criteria will be: 1. Understanding of project requirements, firm’s analysis, preparation, interest; 2. Design approach/methodology, technical alternatives, creativity, problem solving ability; 3. Project Management, proposed project schedule, cost controls; 4. Key project personnel, project manager qualifications and experience; 5. Project design team, sub-consultant qualifications and experience; and 6. Local familiarity and availability to complete project. C. Selection, Negotiation, and Recommendation. The firm ranked first in the Interview Process will be contacted by the Owner’s Project Manager to begin negotiations. Missoula County reserves the right to require the firm to affiliate with specialty firm(s). If a satisfactory agreement cannot be obtained with the top-ranked firm, negotiations will cease and the secondranked firm will be contacted for negotiations. The Selection Committee will make a recommendation on both the preferred firm and the term of the contract to the Board of County Commissioners who will make the final selection and term decisions. Missoula County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received as a result of this RFQ, if it is in the Owner’s best interests to do so. Missoula County reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities or informalities, and to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities and informalities. VII. NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OWNER’S PROJECT MANAGER: Larry Farnes Missoula County Facility Management 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 406258-4756 e-mail : lfarnes@co.missoula.mt.us MISSOULA COUNTY VICKIE M. ZEIER, MISSOULA COUNTY TREASURER HEREBY NOTIFIES TAXPAYERS OF MISSOULA COUNTY THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY OF 2012 TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE BEFORE 5:00 P.M. ON JULY 2, 2012. UNLESS TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO THAT TIME THE AMOUNT THEN DUE WILL BE DELINQUENT AND WILL DRAW INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5/6 OF 1% PER MONTH FROM THE TIME OF DELINQUENCY UNTIL PAID AND 2% WILL BE ADDED TO THE DELINQUENCY TAXES AS A PENALTY. IF YOU INTEND TO PROTEST YOUR TAXES, YOU MUST MAKE PAYMENT BY THE DUE DATE AND MUST INCLUDE A LETTER OF PROTEST WITH YOUR PAYMENT. THE LET-
TER OF PROTEST MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PROPERTY DESCRIPTION, GROUNDS FOR PROTEST AND THE AMOUNT YOU ARE PROTESTING PURSUANT TO MCA § 15-1-402. /s/ VICKIE M. ZEIER MISSOULA COUNTY TREASURER MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No DN-12-28 Department No. 4 Judge Karen S. Townsend SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING O.G., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: SHAMAN GODKIN Re: O.G., born March 28, 2010. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care, and Temporary Legal Custody or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 19th day of June, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the abovenamed youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Shaman Godkin is represented by Kelli Sather, Office of State Public Defender, 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 5235140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Karen S. Townsend, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 8th day of May, 2012. /s/ KAREN S. TOWNSEND District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-11-28 Department No. 1 Judge Edward P. McLean Related Cause No. DN-1130 SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING J.B., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: SHAUN PEPION Re: J.B., born August 21, 2008 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Investigative Authority and a Petition for Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody to CFS or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 27th day of June, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the above-named youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Shaun Pepion is represented by Clare Anderson, 210 N. Higgins St., Suite 302, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 728-6226. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Edward P. McLean, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 16th day of May, 2012. /s/ EDWARD P. MCLEAN District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-11-30 Department No. 1 Judge Edward P. McLean Related Cause No. DN-1128 SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING S.B., JR., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: SHAD BEAR CHILD SR. Re: S.B. Jr., born June 26, 2011 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services
JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Investigative Authority and a Petition for Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody to CFS or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 27th day of June, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the above-named youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Shad Bear Child Sr. is represented by Lisa Kauffman, 125 W. main St., Ste B, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 542-2726. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Edward P. McLean, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 9th day of May, 2012. /s/ EDWARD P. MCLEAN District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-12-14, DN-12-15 Department No. 1 Judge Edward P. McLean Related Cause No. DN-11-19 SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING J.F., AND J.F., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. TO: JUSTIN BORCHERS Re: J.F., born January 5, 2012 and J.F., born January 5, 2012 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana, 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody or for said youths to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 27th day of June, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the youths should not be adjudicated youths in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youths for six months, or until further order of the Court; why the Petitions should not be granted or why said youths should not be otherwise cared for. Justin Borchers is represented by Court-appointed attorney Kelli Sather, 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 5235140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the youths, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petitions. A copy of the Petitions hereinbefore referred to are filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Edward P. McLean, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 16th day of May, 2012. /s/ Edward P. McLean District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-12-16 Department No. 4 Judge Karen S. Townsend Related Cause Nos. DN05-10, DN-11-65 SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING C.O., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: BRIANA KOEPPLIN-DEUTSCHMANN Re: C.O., born January 8, 2012. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care, and Temporary Legal Custody or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 5th day of June, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. and the 11th day of June, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the above-named youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Briana Koepplin-Deutschmann is represented by Kelli Sather, Office of State Public Defender, 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 523-5140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which de-
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nial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Karen S. Townsend, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 8th day of May, 2012. /s/ KAREN S. TOWNSEND District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-12-87 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FRANK QUIMBY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Earline F. Avery 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, return receipt requested, to Earline F. Avery, Personal Representative, c/o Cederberg Law Offices, P.C., PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 11th day of May, 2012. CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269 West Front Street, PO Box 8234, Missoula, MT 598078234 /s/ Dan G. Cederberg, Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3Probate No. DP-12-85 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED S. HANGAR, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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 Harold H. Hangar, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane PC, PO Box 4747, Missoula, MT 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of May, 2012. /s/ Harold H. Hangar, Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ATTORNEY: RONALD A. BENDER, ESQ., WORDEN THANE P.C. PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-12-83 Karen S. Townsend, Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY JEAN 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 either be mailed to Denise Hendrix, 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 7th day of May, 2012. /s/ Denise Hendrix, Personal Representative. /s/ Douglas G. Skjelset, Attorney for the Estate MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Karen Townsend Probate No. DP12-81 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH N. JOHNSTON, 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 the Personal Representative, Kathy Hefferman return receipt requested, at PO Box 7731, Missoula, MT 59807 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of May, 2012. /s/ Kathy J. Hefferman, Personal Representative, 3851 Duncan Drive, Missoula, MT 59802 Mullan Mini Storage will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delin-
quent storage rent for units 60, 130, 192, and 228. Units contain office furniture, household goods and furniture, clothes, tools and miscellaneous. These units may be viewed starting May 30, 2012 by appointment only by calling 721-8710. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 2855 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to June 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Buyer’s bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered for sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale. All sales final. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 11/24/09, recorded as Instrument No. 200928266 Bk 851 Pg 716, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which David R. Goodin and Karen R. Goodin, husband and wife 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: Lot 9 and 10 in Block 89 of South Missoula, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the
CITY OF MISSOULA The City of Missoula Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine Street, Missoula, at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following applications: A request from Dave Sather for Special Signs; Signs as Part of Building for Missoula Alliance Church located at 100 E. Foss Ct. (SEE MAP K).
Your attendance and your comments are welcome and encouraged. E-mails can be sent to hkinnear@co.missoula.mt.us. Project files may be viewed at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants at 435 Ryman St., Missoula, Montana. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 258-4657. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services.
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PUBLIC NOTICES official recorded 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 06/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of March 20, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $199,304.13. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $186,162.00, 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 August 1, 2012 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# 7023.96422) 1002.202947-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 16, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in MISSOULA County, Montana: LOT 14 OF DOUBLE ARROW RANCH PHASE IV, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF MARIE F MARCHKII, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, A MONTANA CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2003 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 2003 IN BOOK 722, PAGE 1535 UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200344999. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,005.33, 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 February 13, 2012 is $178,724.86 principal, interest at the rate of 6.750% now totaling $32,600.24, late charges in the amount of $201.68, escrow advances of $13,908.58, suspense balance of $-476.87 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,317.64, plus accruing interest at the rate of $33.05 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: March 13, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 13th day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 5/26/2015 Chase V Marchkii 41916.514 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 16, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in MISSOULA County, Montana: THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 74 OF SUPPLEMENTAL PLAT TO R.M. COBBAN ORCHARD HOMES, AC-
CORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS FILED IN THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Denise M. Sherman, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on February 15, 2006 and recorded on February 15, 2006 in Book 768, Page 1510 under Document No. 200603511. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,052.23, beginning November 1, 2011, 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 February 10, 2012 is $212,394.61 principal, interest at the rate of 4.25% now totaling $3,761.15, late charges in the amount of $119.10, escrow advances of $1,733.02, suspense balance of $137.35 and other fees and expenses advanced of $47.75, plus accruing interest at the rate of $24.73 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: March 9, 2012 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 9 day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Becky Stucki, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American
Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Gmac V. Sherman 41965.453 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 16, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 23, BLOCK C OF FARVIEWS HOMESITES, PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PATH THEREOF LESS AND EXCEPTING THAT PORTION THERE OF CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED IN BOOK 59 OF MICRO AT PAGE 707, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW: COMMENCING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 23, BLOCK C WHICH CORNER IS COMMON TO LOTS 23 AND 24 OF SAID BLOCK C AND SITUATED ON WESTVIEW DRIVE AS THE SAME APPEARS ON THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID ADDITION; RUNNING THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG WESTVIEW DRIVE AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 23, 20 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23, WHICH CORNER IS COMMON TO LOTS 23 AND 24 OF BLOCK C THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS 23 AND 24 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID FAR VIEWS HOMESITES AS FILE IN THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OF-
Notice of Polling Place Locations, Accessibility Designations, Voting System Exhibition, Diagrams and Voting Instructions Statement of the Location of Precinct Polling Places and Accessibility Designations for the June 5, 2012, Federal Primary Election: All polling places will be open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Precinct Name
Polling Place Name & Location
Accessiblity Designation (A - Accessbile, I - Inaccessible)
Lolo 1
Lolo School, 11395 Hwy 93 S, Lolo
A
Lolo 2
Lolo School, 11395 Hwy 93 S, Lolo
A
Lowell 1
Lowell School, 1200 Sherwood, Missoula
A
A
Lowell 2
Lowell School, 1200 Sherwood, Missoula
A
A
Meadow Hill 1
Meadow Hill School, 4210 Reserve, Missoula
A
Paxson 1
Paxson School, 101 Evans, Missoula
A
Bonner 1 Bonner 2 Chief Charlo 1 Clinton 1 Cold Springs 1 Cold Springs 2
Bonner School, 9045 Hwy 200 E, Bonner Bonner School, 9045 Hwy 200 E, Bonner Chief Charlo School, 5600 Longview, Missoula Clinton School, 19074 E Mullan Rd, Clinton Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs, Missoula Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs, Missoula
A
Cold Springs 3
Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs, Missoula
A
Petty Creek 1
Petty Creek Fire Station, 995 Terrace View Dr, Alberton
A
CS Porter 1
1520 W Central Ave, Missoula
A
Petty Creek 2
Petty Creek Fire Station, 995 Terrace View Dr, Alberton
A
CS Porter 2
A
Potomac 1
Potomac Community Center, 27950 Potomac Rd, Potomac
A
A
Potomac 2
Potomac Community Center, 27950 Potomac Rd, Potomac
A
A A A
Rattlesnake 1
Rattlesnake School, 120 Pineview, Missoula
A
Russell 1
Russell School, 3216 Russell, Missoula
A
A
Russell 2 Seeley 1 Senior Citizens 1
Russell School, 3216 Russell, Missoula Seeley Lake School, 200 School Ln, Seeley Lake Senior Citizens Center, 705 S Higgins, Missoula
A
Spring Mdws 1
Spring Meadows Fire Station, 9350 Ladyslipper, Missoula
A
Lewis & Clark 1 Lewis & Clark 2 Lewis & Clark 3 Library 1
1520 W Central Ave, Missoula East Missoula Community Center, 326 Montana Ave, East Missoula Evaro Fire Station, 6900 Grooms Rd, Evaro Evaro Fire Station, 6900 Grooms Rd, Evaro Franklin School, 1901 S 10th St W, Missoula Frenchtown Fire Station, 16875 Marion St, Frenchtown Frenchtown Fire Station, 16875 Marion St, Frenchtown Hawthorne School, 2835 S 3rd St W, Missoula Hawthorne School, 2835 S 3rd St W, Missoula Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Ln, Missoula Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Ln, Missoula Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Ln, Missoula Lewis & Clark School, 2901 Park, Missoula Lewis & Clark School, 2901 Park, Missoula Lewis & Clark School, 2901 Park, Missoula Missoula City/County Library, 301 E Main, Missoula
Library 2
Missoula City/County Library, 301 E Main, Missoula
E Missoula 1 Evaro 1 Evaro 2 Franklin 1 Frenchtown 1 Frenchtown 2 Hawthorne 1 Hawthorne 2 Hellgate 1 Hellgate 2 Hellgate 3
A
A A
A A A
A A
Spring Mdws 2
Spring Meadows Fire Station, 9350 Ladyslipper, Missoula
A
A
St Joseph 1
St Joseph School, 503 Edith, Missoula
A
A
St Joseph School, 503 Edith, Missoula St Joseph School, 503 Edith, Missoula Swan Valley School, 6423 Hwy 83 N, Condon Swan Valley School, 6423 Hwy 83 N, Condon Target Range School, 4095 South Ave, Missoula Target Range School, 4095 South Ave, Missoula
A
A
St Joseph 2 St Joseph 3 Swan 1 Swan 2 Target 1 Target 2
A
Target 3
Target Range School, 4095 South Ave, Missoula
A
A
UC 1
University Center, University of Montana, Missoula
A
A A A
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PUBLIC NOTICES FICE, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Michael J. Sullivan and Julianne M. Larson, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on September 16, 2002 and recorded on September 20, 2002 in Book 688, Page 1798 under Document no. 200227139. The beneficial interest is currently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $420.94, beginning April 1, 2011, 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 February 23, 2012 is $56,634.67 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $3,734.06, late charges in the amount of $1,190.00, escrow advances of $3,083.06, and other fees and expenses advanced of $878.10, plus accruing interest at the rate of $10.47 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: March 9, 2012 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham) On this 9 day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Becky Stucki, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Boa V. Larson 42019.868 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 2, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in MISSOULA County, Montana: LOT 36 OF STILLWATER ADDITION AT MALONEY RANCH PHASE II, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA
COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Douglas H McCollum, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2005 and Recorded March 2, 2005 in Book 748, Page 1163 under Document No. 200504917. The beneficial interest is currently held by EverBank. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,438.35, beginning November 1, 2011, 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 January 19, 2012 is $290,097.75 principal, interest at the rate of 3.000% now totaling $2,604.91, late charges in the amount of $215.76, escrow advances of $591.68 and other fees and expenses advanced of $92.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $23.84 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: February 23, 2012 /s/ Marti Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 23rd day of February, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti Ottley, know to me to be the Asst Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Everhome v McCollum 41470.206 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 9, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: THE SOUTH 65 FEET OF LOT 11 AND THE SOUTH 65 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 132 OF WOODY ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA,
MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 276 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 1300 Gwen K Harlan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services of Missoula, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2003 and recorded October 20, 2003 in Book 720, Page 638, under Document No. 200340174. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc.. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,058.88, 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 January 12, 2012 is $125,726.37 principal, interest at the rate of 6.250% now totaling $21,191.05, late charges in the amount of$1,423.24, escrow advances of $6,524.96, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,802.26, plus accruing interest at the rate of $21.53 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
Notice of Voting System Exhibition, Diagram and Voting Instructions Please note that the county’s voting systems are on public exhibition at Missoula County Fairground’s Election Center. Please see diagrams of the voting system(s) and ballot arrangement and instructions on voting below. SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM The AutoMARK is a ballot-marking system that will be in use during the upcoming election. Its main purpose is to allow voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently. If you wish to vote on the AutoMARK, please inform the election judge at your polling place that you would like to do so. The election judge will give you a ballot (with the stub removed) that will go in the machine. After the system accepts the ballot, the system will provide instructions on how to vote the ballot. In order to make the ballot easier to read, you can change the contrast and font size. You can mark your choices by touching the screen or by using the keypad, which features written and Braille markings. The AutoMARK system will confirm your selections on the screen and by audio. After you verify that your selections are correct, the system will fill in your choices on the ballot and print the ballot. The ballot will then go to an election judge for depositing in the ballot box. If you need assistance at any time during the process, simply request it. SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN M-100 PRECINCT COUNTER VOTING SYSTEM The following is a diagram for the M100 Precinct Ballot Counter that will be at each polling place. TO VOTE: 1. To vote, you must blacken the oval completely. SAMPLE SECRETARY OF STATE ( Vote for One) John Doe Thomas Jefferson Jane Q Public
VOTE BOTH SIDES – CHECK BALLOT TO SEE IF THERE ARE ISSUES PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALLOT TO BE VOTED ON. 2. USE A #2 PENCIL OR BLACK INK TO MARK YOUR BALLOT. An Optical Scanner will count your ballot. If you use any other type of pen, it may not be counted correctly by the Scanner. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR BALLOT: When marking your ballot you should NOT make an X or a check mark. You should NOT cross out, erase, or use correction fluid on the ballot and if you make an error, you should request a new ballot. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! If you mark more candidates than you are allowed to mark for that position, it is considered an overvote. You may request a new ballot if you overvote in any race. If you do not correct your ballot, that race will not count because of the overvote; however, the remainder of your ballot will be counted. After you mark the ballot, you will be directed to place the ballot in the M-100 precinct counter, which will alert you to errors, if any, tabulate your choices and then deposit the ballot in the ballot box.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Missoula County FEDERAL AND STATE FOR PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR ONE)
SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOT - DEMOCRATIC PARTY MISSOULA COUNTY, MT June 5, 2012 State of Montana June 5, 2012 FEDERAL AND STATE FEDERAL AND STATE (Continued) (Continued) FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT DISTRICT 4 93 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE)
BARACK OBAMA NO PREFERENCE ___________________________ FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (VOTE FOR ONE) JON TESTER ___________________________ FOR UNTIED STATES REPRESENTATIVE (VOTE FOR ONE) KIM GILLAN SAM RANKIN DIANE SMITH DAVE STROHMAIER ROBERT STUTZ JASON WARD FRANKE WILMER ___________________________ FOR GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR (VOTE IN ONE OVAL) STEVE BULLOCK FOR GOVERNOR
JOHN WALSH FOR LT. GOVERNOR
HEATHER MARGOLIS FOR GOVERNOR
GAIL GUTSCHE __________________________
SHIRLEY E. FAUST ______________________________
DOUGLAS COFFIN COY HARWOOD __________________________
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FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 94 ED SMITH (VOTE FOR ONE) _____________________________ PETE BURRIDGE LOU ANN CROWLEY FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 7 ELLIE HILL (VOTE FOR ONE) __________________________ MARK SHEETS _____________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 95 FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 46 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE) TOM STEENBERG __________________________ TYLER GERNANT SUE MALEK _____________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 96 FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 47 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE) CAROLYN SQUIRES DICK BARRETT _____________________________ _____________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 50 97 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE)
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FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (VOTE FOR ONE) LINDA MCCULLOCH ______________________________
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FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (VOTE FOR ONE) PAM BUCY JESSE LASLOVICH ______________________________ FOR STATE AUDITOR (VOTE FOR ONE)
HERTHA L. LUND BRIAN MORRIS ______________________________ FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DISTRICT 4, DEPT. 1 (VOTE FOR ONE) ED MCLEAN ______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 14 98 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR ONE)
DAVID J CROWLEY JENIFER GURSKY _____________________________
CHUCK ERICKSON __________________________
SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOT - REPUBLICAN PARTY MISSOULA COUNTY, MT June 5, 2012 State of Montana June 5, 2012 PRECINCT PRECINCT (Continued) (Continued) FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN COLDSPRING 2 HELLGATE 2 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT (VOTE FOR ONE)
BRANDON SIMPSON _____________________________
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FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 94 (VOTE FOR ONE)
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FOR LT. GOVERNOR FOR GOVERNOR
BILL GALLAGHER FOR LT. GOVERNOR
JIM O'HARA FOR GOVERNOR
SCOTT SWINGLEY FOR LT. GOVERNOR
COREY STAPLETON FOR GOVERNOR
BOB KEENAN FOR LT. GOVERNOR
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FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 7 (VOTE FOR ONE)
LYN HELLEGAARD ___________________________
JENNIFER FIELDER RICK SEEMANN ___________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 95 FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 46 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE) KAREN K. MEYER KEVIN BLACKLER ___________________________ KEVIN KERR ___________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 96 FOR STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 47 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE) JON BAKER ___________________________ FRED CARL _____________________________
GARY E SANDERS ___________________________
AMY JO FISHER MARGARET G. PETERSON GLORIA ROARK ___________________________ ______________________________ FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LEWIS & CLARK 3 COLDSPRING 3 (VOTE FOR ONE) (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 98 (VOTE FOR ONE) ___
LARRY JONES ___________________________ FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 99 (VOTE FOR ONE)
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WILLIAM A. HICKS ___________________________ FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN COLDSPRING 3 (VOTE FOR ONE)
GARY MARBUT ___________________________
VICKY GORDON SONYA S. QUACKENBUSH ___________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 100 (VOTE FOR ONE) ___
CHAMP EDMUNDS ______________________________
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FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN FRENCHTOWN 1 (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (VOTE FOR ONE)
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MARK BRADY WILLIAM J. (SKIP) CLEEK ___________________________
WILLIAM CHANDLER WILL DESCHAMPS ___________________________
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FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN BONNER 1 (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN HELLGATE 1 (VOTE FOR ONE)
AARON SHAFFER PAUL VARKUZA ___________________________ ___
FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN BONNER 1 (VOTE FOR ONE) TIFFANY WOLDSTAD ___________________________
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FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN COLDSPRING 2 (VOTE FOR ONE) WILLARD E. (BILL) KOPETSKI ______________________________
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FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN FRENCHTOWN 1 (VOTE FOR ONE) HARRY R. KENCK H. RUSTY VANOVERBECK ___________________________
COUNTY FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT (VOTE FOR ONE)
JIM LYNCH AL OLSZEWSKI
SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOT - REPUBLICAN PARTY MISSOULA COUNTY, MT June 5, 2012 State of Montana
Missoula County FEDERAL AND STATE (Continued) FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 97 (VOTE FOR ONE)
FOR GOVERNOR
KEN MILLER
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: March 1, 2012 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 1 day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Becky Stucki, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Citimortgage V Harlan 41533.889 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 9, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: TRACT 28-B-1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4948, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Brad E Murrey, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on July 22, 2009 and recorded on July 27, 2009 on Book 844 and Page 760 as Document No. 200918517. The beneficial interest is currently held by Guild Mortgage Company. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $2,323.73, beginning September 1, 2011, 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 March 1, 2012 is $324,707.62 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $9,183.94, late charges in the amount of $1,058.75, and other fees and expenses advanced of $537.38, plus accruing interest at the rate of $50.74 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: March 5, 2012 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 3 day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Becky Stucki, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Murrey V Guild 41291.710 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 9, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Tract A1 of Certificate of Survey No. 6090, located in the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter (NE1/4SE1/4SE1/4) of Section 23, Township 13 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana Stuart Williams, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2001 and recorded October 22, 2001 at 4:30 o’clock P.M., in Book 669, Page 1585, under Document No. 200126283. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $781.41, beginning October 1, 2011, 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 April 1, 2012 is $71,532.65 principal, interest at the rate of 7.625% now totaling $3,181.71, late charges in the amount of $273.49, escrow advances of $783.91, and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,044.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $14.94 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: March 7, 2012 /s/ Marti Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho )) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 7th day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti Ottley, know to me to be the Asst Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC V Williams 41207.535 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on June 25, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA: LOT 1 OF PARK PLACE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 5813047 Michael L. Ryan and Gina M. Ryan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to LSI, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 24, 2009 and Recorded on July 8, 2009 under Document No. 200916776, in Bk-843, Pg-418. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,168.34, beginning August 1, 2011, 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 March 1, 2012 is $224,940.97 principal, interest at the rate of 4.62500% now totaling $6,935.68, late charges in the amount of $559.26, escrow advances of $2,861.86, suspense balance of $-124.45 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,943.25, plus accruing interest at the rate of $28.50 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: February 16, 2012 /s/ Marti Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham) On this 16th day of February, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti Ottley, know to me to be the Asst Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC v Ryan 41965.394
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 08/15/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MONTE JEWELL as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/02/2006 and recorded 06/02/2006, in document No. 200613001 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 775 at Page Number 964 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Unit 4 of NORTHVIEW CONDOMINIUMS as shown and defined in the Declaration of Condominium for Northview Condominiums, a Residential Condominium, together with its exhibits as recorded in Book 746 at Page 1315 Micro Records and Exhibit A recorded as Condo 000076, of the official records of Missoula County, Montana. Together with an undivided 12.5% interest in and to Lots C and D of JKW Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, together with all improvements thereon. Together with an undivided 12.5% ownership in the general common elements and right of use of the limited common elements appurtenant to said Unit 4 as said general common elements and limited common elements are defined in the Declaration of Condominium and Exhibit A as referenced above. Property Address: 901 RODGERS STREET UNIT 4, Missoula, MT 59802-1763. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-9. 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 07/01/2011, 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 $105,846.95 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 8.20% per annum from 07/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/05/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0029164 FEI NO. 1006.156844 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 08/29/2012 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which TIM ANDREW GARDIPEE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MIS-
SOULA COUNTY, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/28/2005 and recorded 04/29/2005, in document No. 200509937 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 868 and rerecorded 05/03/2005, in document No. 200510182 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 1113 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 3, EL MAR ESTATES PHASE 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2365 WOODCOCK DRIVE, Missoula, MT 59808. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 12/01/2011, 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 $154,760.51 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.875% per annum from 12/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/19/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0031071 FEI NO. 1006.157892 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 08/29/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which AMANDA J SCHMIDT, DALE L SCHMIDT AND GLORIA K SCHMIDT as Grantors, conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA INC as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/24/2009 and recorded 12/30/2009, in document No. 200930508 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 853 at Page Number 160 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 OF WILDROSE, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2352 CLASSIC COURT, Missoula, MT 59801. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 05/01/2011, 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 $164,769.53 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.375% per annum from 05/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/17/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0031074 FEI NO. 1006.157587 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 08/28/2012 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which ANTHONY M CERASANI, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON a s Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/06/2006 and recorded 12/12/2006, in document No. 200631786 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 788 at Page Number 1055 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12 OF BEYER MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 12676 CONESTOGA WAY, Lolo, MT 59847. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-43CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-43CB. 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 03/01/2009, 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 $387,000.00 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.375% per annum from 03/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/16/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0141266 FEI NO. 1006.148053 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 08/27/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MICHAEL L. GAUB as Grantors, conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/26/2005 and recorded 05/02/2005, in document No. 200510103 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 1034 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF DOUBLE “R” HOMESITES, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4536 NORTH AVENUE WEST, Missoula, MT 59804. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-28CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-28CB. 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 12/01/2011, 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 $66,422.54 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.75% per annum from 12/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/12/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0030306 FEI NO. 1006.157590 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 09/07/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which NATHAN J. HAMPSON AND CHRISTINA J. HAMPSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 10/22/2009 and recorded 11/16/2009, in document No. 200926970 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 850 at Page Number 819 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TAX ID NUMBER(S): 3709507 LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA IN THE STATE OF MT LOT 54 OF PLEASANT VIEW HOMES NO. 2 PHASE 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO
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PUBLIC NOTICES THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3101 SHEFFIELD DRIVE, MISSOULA, MT 59808 Property Address: 3101 SHEFFIELD DR, Missoula, MT 59808. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC 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 07/01/2011, 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 $201,340.89 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.00% per annum from 07/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/25/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0035150 FEI NO. 1006.158259 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 09/07/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which SHAWN J CHRISTENSEN 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 Trust Indenture Dated 06/18/2009 and recorded 06/23/2009, in document No. 200915158 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 842 at Page Number 199 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 OF STILL WATER ADDITION AT MALONEY RANCH, PHASE I, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 24 OF PLATS AT PAGE 62. Property Address: 3534 RODEO ROAD, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 05/01/2011, 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 $257,841.26 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.25% per annum from 05/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates
and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/25/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0035151 FEI NO. 1006.158260 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 09/07/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JAN R WOOLSEY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND BARBARA STARK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to RECONTRUST COMPANY, NA as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 05/25/2011 and recorded 06/29/2011, in document No. 201110655 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 879 at Page Number 670 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE LAND REFERENCED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA, STATE OF MONTANA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 28 IN BLOCK 4 OF EL-MAR ESTATES PHASE 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. PARCEL ID: 26704 WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AND ATTACHED TO THE LAND AND IS PART OF THE REAL PROPERTY. MANUFACTURER: FLEETWOOD YEAR: 1991 SERIAL NO: 1DFLL13A12742SR MODEL: STONERIDGE HUD LABEL NO: IDA107079 AND 1DA107080 LENGHT X WIDTH: 60 X 26. Property Address: 8285 PHEASANT DR, Missoula, MT 59808-1114. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 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 02/01/2012, 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 $133,430.72 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.375% per annum from 02/01/2012 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/25/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0035152 FEI NO. 1006.158263 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 08/31/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which TYLER C SMITH, AND MELANIE L SMITH, AS JOINT TENANTS AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to SERVICE LINK as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 08/07/2007 and recorded 08/17/2007, in document No. 200721481 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 803 at Page Number 1346 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA, STATE OF MONTANA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 13 OF SWEET GRASS ADDITION AT MALONEY RANCH PHASE I, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORD PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 5049 JORDAN CT, Missoula, MT 59803-9675. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 06/01/2011, 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 $324,856.63 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.50% per annum from 06/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/23/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0044476 FEI NO. 1006.136785 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 09/10/2012 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JESSE T. BROCKMEYER AND PRISCILLA K. BROCKMEYER, AS JOINT TENANTS 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 Trust Indenture Dated 02/11/2009 and recorded 02/17/2009, in document No. 200903306 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 833 at Page Number 938 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN AND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., LO-
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CATED IN BLOCK 3 OF HIGH PARK NO. 4, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 607. Property Address: 605 PARKVIEW WAY, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 12/01/2010, 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 $241,071.14 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.00% per annum from 12/01/2010 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 charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/27/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0036330 FEI NO. 1006.158568 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 09/05/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MARK MODERIE, AND STEPHANIE MODERIE as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/19/2006 and recorded 04/28/2006, in document No. 200609592 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 773 at Page Number 341 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9-A-1 OF SOUTH SIDE HOMES LOTS 36A & 37A, AN AMENDED PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION LOT 9-A-1, AN AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2716 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 $169,834.31 together with interest thereon at the current rate
of 6.625% per annum from 06/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/23/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0034368 FEI NO. 1006.157984 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 08/31/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which ERIN O DOHERTY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND RODNEY W WASHATKO, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 09/26/2007 and recorded 10/01/2007, in document No. 200725854 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 806 at Page Number 1007 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 3 OF BITTERROOT HOMES ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 417 KING ST, Missoula, MT 598018607. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 04/01/2011, 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 $241,990.32 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.375% per annum from 04/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/24/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0048321 FEI NO. 1006.138101 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 09/07/2012, 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MICHAEL MUNOZ AND AMY E MUNOZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantors, 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 Trust Indenture Dated 07/21/2003 and recorded 07/22/2003, in document No. 200326454 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 712 at Page Number 550 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 OF PATTEE CANYON ESTATES, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 5130 HUCKLEBERRY ROAD, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 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 01/01/2012, 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 $223,998.55 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.50% per annum from 01/01/2012 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 04/24/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0035153 FEI NO. 1006.158114
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 23, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 31 OF KING RANCH PHASES II AND III, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIALRECORDED PLAT THEREOF Jodi A Keating, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated July 29,1999 and Recorded July 30,1999 in Micro Records 591, Page 837, under Document No. 199920867. The beneficial interest is currently held by Ahmanson Obligation Company, a California Corporation. First American Title Company of Montana, inc., 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 $1,088.91, beginning August 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 April 5, 2012 is $168,173.43 principal, interest at the rate of 5.807% now totaling $29,362.92, late charges in the amount of $273.66, escrow advances of $7,265.76 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,493.51, plus accruing interest at the rate of $30.28 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: March 19, 2012 Marti Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 19th day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti Ottley, know to me to be the Asst Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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. Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Chase v Keating 41485.929 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 23, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 4 of Corrected Plat of EL DORADO, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat of record in Book 13 of Plats at Page 9 ASHLEY MILLER, 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 September 21, 2007 and recorded on September 21, 2007 at 11:30 AM under Document No. 200724956 in Book 806 Page 109. The beneficial interest is currently held by Primary Capital Advisors LC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $1,125.35, beginning January 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 April 9, 2012 is $170,849.21 principal, interest at the rate of 6.625% now totaling $26,251.64, suspense balance of $878.11 and other fees and expenses advanced of $9,994.51, plus accruing interest at the rate of $31.01 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. mThe 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. Benefi-
PUBLIC NOTICES ciary 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: March 15, 2012 Dalia Martinez First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 15th day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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. Marti A Ottley Notary Public Inkom, ID Commission expires: 8/15/2012 Pcm/miller 41970.010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on July 23, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 15 OF ORCHARD PARK PHASE I, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Charles A Hill, as Grantor(s),
conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated July 18, 2003 and recorded on July 23, 2003 in Book 712, Page 838 under Document No 200326742. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor in interest to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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 $872.20, beginning October 1, 2011, 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 January 22, 2012 is $95,886.61 principal, interest at the rate of 5.25% now totaling $1,967.63, late charges in the amount of$126.32, escrow advances of $-224.15, and other fees and expenses advanced of $34.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $13.79 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 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
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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: March 15, 2012 Dalia Martinez First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) )ss. County of Bingham ) On this 15th day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., 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. Marti A Ottley Notary Public Inkom, ID Commission expires: 8/15/2012 Citimortgage V Hill 42011.626 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. To be sold for cash at Trustee’s sale on September 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., on the front (south) steps of the Missoula County Courthouse located at
200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802 all of Trustee’s right, title and interest to the following-described property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 2 of Heyer Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Sandra D. Louke and Joanne P. Myers, as Grantors, conveyed the real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Missoula Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Trust Indenture dated January 10, 2008, and recorded January 15, 2008, in Book 811, Page 1209, Document No. 200800976, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder. A Substitution of Trustee designating Kevin S. Jones as Successor Trustee was recorded May 4, 2012, in Book 893, Page 729, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder. The default obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default of this foreclosure is made, is for failure to pay the monthly payments as and when due. Pursuant to the provisions of the Trust Indenture, the Beneficiary has exercised, and hereby exercises, its option to declare the full amount secured by such Trust Indenture immediately due and payable. There presently is due on said obligation the principal sum of $140,508.79, plus interest at a rate of 5.25% totaling $2,499.78, and late charges of $622.27, for a total amount due of $143,630.84, as of May 2, 2012, plus the costs of foreclosure, attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, escrow closing fees, and other accruing costs.
The Beneficiary has elected, and does hereby elect, to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation referenced above. The Beneficiary declares that the Grantor is in default as described above and demands that the Trustee sell the property described above in accordance with terms and provisions of this Notice. DATED 10th of May, 2012. /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Trustee. STATE OF MONTANA)) ss. County of Missoula). On this 10th day of May, 2012, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Kevin S. Jones, Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. (SEAL) /s/ Christy Shipp, Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: Missoula, Montana. My Commission Expires: 5/7/2013
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3 bed, 2 bath, large lot, furnished, water/sewer/garbage paid, no dogs. $985/mo. 273-6034 Lolo RV Park Spaces available to rent w/s/g/elec included $400/month 406-273-6034
DUPLEXES 1718 42nd Ave. 3bed/1.5 bath. Upper duplex unit in Target Range, large yard, W/D. $1200 Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 218 Barclay “A” 2bed/1bath upper level duplex in Lolo. Large yard, central location, carport and W/D hookups. $700. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060
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RENTAL 2505 LARKINWOOD: 2 BEDROOM, 2 STORY, GARAGE, HOOK-UPS, DISHWASHER, FENCED BACK YARD, NEAR RESERVE, GAS FIREPLACE, PET CONSIDERED $860 * 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP Garden City Property Management 938 W. PINE: 2 BEDROOM, SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX, 2-STORY, CARPORT, HU’S, BREAKFAST BAR, * FREE CABLE *, DOWNTOWN – NEAR SHOPPING, DISHWASHER,
1.5 BATHS, NO PETS / SMOKING $795 * 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP* Garden City Property Management 549-6106 Spacious log home APT. 2 LG BDRMs, 1036 sq feet, New carpet/tile, Rustic Western décor, beamed ceilings, WD, Garden, $875/month, WSG. 406-5430676
HOUSES 1800 S. 4th W. #8: Two bedroom, 2nd floor, Dining area, Big closets, Large unit, New Carpet, Near Good Food Store, Off street parking, On site laundry, No smoking or dogs allowed, Cat considered $100.00 COSTCO GIFT CERTIFICATE GCPM , $750, 549-6106, gcpm-mt.com
2415 Mary. 2 bed, 1.75 bath house. Single garage, patio, fenced yard, W/D & DW. $1000. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath near Benson’s. $1,200 S/G paid. D/W, yard, garage, off street parking. No pets, no smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333 3901 O’Leary: Two bedroom, 2 story unit, Newer, Carport, Storage, Free cable, Private deck, #219 has
washer and dryer, 1 1/2 bath, Dishwasher, No smoking or pets allowed $100.00 COSTCO GIFT CERTIFICATE GCPM , $825, 5496106, gcpm-mt.com 824 Stoddard St. 4 bed/2.5 bath Northside home, recent remodeling, shared fenced yard, W/D hookups. $1400. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060
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601 Cherry 2bed/1bath near Rattlesnake Creek, W/D hkups, carport. $1000 Grizzly Property Management 542-2060
121 RIDGEWAY: 2 BEDROOM, LOLO, DINING AREA, COIN-OP LAUNDRY FACILITIES, OFF STREET PARKING, GOOD SIZE, NICE CONDITION, FENCED BACK YARD, NO PETS OR SMOKING $525. 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 549-6106
REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 1375 Woodhill. 2 bed, 1 bath on quiet street with river access. MLS #20122336. $179,900. Call Betsy 880-4747. Montana Preferred Properties 1500 Philips. 2 bed, 1 bath with single garage on corner lot. Fenced yard with deck. $154,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential MIssoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com 2 Bdr, 2 Bath Central Missoula home. $184,999. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 23645 Mullan Beautiful 14 acre parcel west of Huson. Meadow with trees & pasture. Modulars or double wides on foundation OK. Owner may finance. 23645 Mullan Road, Huson. $169,900. MLS#20112135. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. 3 Bdr, 1.5 Bath Rose Park/Slant Streets home with a great yard. $249,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath Central Missoula Condo. $194,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 2 Bath Target Range area home on 0.9 acres. $319,900 Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 428 Jefferson. 3 bed, 1 bath near downtown. Hardwood floors, tile & fantastic fenced yard. $269,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula, 7288270. glasgow@montana.com 541-547 South 2nd West. Wonderful 4-plex in great neighborhood. Suitable for condo conversion. Newer rubber membrane roof. $275,000. MLS #20120840 Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.541-547s2ndst.com 6107 Brusett. 4 bed, 3 bath Martz home with 2 car garage & basement. Lower Miller Creek. MLS #20121397. $300,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 880-4749 6785 Prairie Schooner. 3 bed, 3 bath on 1/2 acre at end of quiet cul-de-sac. MLS #20122287.
$259,900. Call Betsy 880-4747. Montana Preferred Properties 736 South 3rd West. Beautifully renovated 1920’s home. 5 bed, 1.5 bath. Currently used as office building. MLS #2116938. $429,900. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 8804749 Affordable Townhomes Didn’t think you could afford to buy your own place? This sweet new, green-built development may be your ticket. STARTING AT $79,000. 1400 Burns, 2405227 porticorealestate.com Beautiful Potomac 25500 Ashby Creek. 20+/- acres. Want beauty, privacy and off-the-grid living with creek, main house and guest house? Here it is! $350,000. porticorealestate.com 240-5227 Call me, Jon Freeland, for a free comparative market analysis. 360-8234 Character + and Ready to Move Into! Corner lot, close to schools, great trees, lots of upgrades, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, so much house for this price of $220,000. 2405227 2107 Park St. porticorealestate.com
Homes: 909 Herbert . . . . . . . .Rattlesnake With View . . . . .$350,000 25500 Ashby . . . . . . . .20 Acres With Creek . . . . .$350,000 2107 Park . . . . . . . . .Perfect Location . . . . . . . .$220,000 5697 Explorer Ct. Lolo . .Private & Sweet . . . . . . . .$225,000 835 Rollins . . . . . . . . .Gardener's Delight . . . . . .$182,500 345 Brooks . . . . . . . .Heart of Missoula . . . . . . .$265,000 611 Stephens . . . . . . .Character Galore . . . . . . .$325,000 203 N Curtis . . . . . . . .Older Farm House . . . . . . .$225,000 4112 Yorkshire . . . . . . .Pleasant View. 2 Story . . . .$225,000 2636 Roderick . . . . . . .Craftsman Style . . . . . . . .$295,000 350 W Central . . . . . . .Charming 3 Bed . . . . . . . .$235,000 833 Cleveland . . . . . . .5 Bed Slant Street Home . . .$209,000 930 Turner . . . . . . . . .Historic Northsid . . . . . . .$195,000 418 Church . . . . . . . .Stevensville Charmer . . . . .$174,500 6526 MacArthur . . . . . .Butler Creek Beauty . . . . .$275,000 Homes w/land: 3209 Rodeo . . . . . . . .10+ Acres . . . . . . . . . . .$399,900 2348 River Road . . . . .House & Land to Build! . . .$535,000 Land: E Missoula Building Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 17467 W Nine Mile . . . .11.08 Acres, Huson . . . . . .$104,000 Commercial: 436 S 3rd West . . . . . .Professional Office Space . . .$395,000 1535 Liberty Lane . . . .New Lease Space . . . . . . . . .$11-15 321 N Higgins . . . . . . .Heart of Downtown . . . . . .$780,000 Townhomes/Condos: 935B Garfield . . . . . . .Like a Tree House . . . . . . .$117,500 1400 Burns . . . . . . . .Cheaper Than Rent . . . .From $79,000 1530 S 12th W . . . . . .Green Construction . . . . . .$259,900 Uptown Flats . . . . . . . .Upscale Downtown .Starting at $139,000
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Energy-Efficient Sweet Bungalow in Slant Street ‘hood with double lot and raised beds ready to plant! 835 Rollins. $182,500. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Five bedroom, 4 bath townhome with 2 car garage on The Ranch Club golf course. Amazing views. Golf everyday! 2640B Tanbark Way MLS #20120690 $399,000. Call Anne for details. 546-5816 www.movemontana.com Four bed, 1-1/2 bath, 3 car garage home at 345 Brooks. Close to downtown, neighborhood coffee shop/restaurant, and university. Long time family home has potential to also have downstairs rental. Just $265,000 MLS 20117301 Call Anne 546-5816 for details. www.movemontana.com Handsome, Spacious Home on Prime Upper Miller Creek Acreage. 5+ bedrooms, with out of town living on quiet cul-de-sac, 10 acres. Rodeo Rd. $399,900. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Historic Preservation Award-Winning Marshall House Beautiful professional building with great design for offices or home and awesome exposure for business.
436 S 3rd W. $395,000 2405227 porticorealestate.com Home, Business or Both! For Sale by owner. 207 Main St. Augusta, MT Call for info or a tour (406) 562-3527 Huge Lot Bungalow Style Home Middle of Missoula, close to Good Food Store, 1/2 acre + lot, enormous shop, great home. 203 Curtis, 2405227 porticorealestate.com I can help you sell your home! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com
Looking for a place to call home? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 5447507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Looking for homebuyer education? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 5447507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Open & Light & Green & Clean Efficiency abounds in this 3 BR, 2.5 ba stand alone super insulated condo with heated floors and so much more. 1530 S 12th W. Near Good Food Store and bike trails. 2405227. porticorealestate.com PRICE REDUCED 4 bed 2 bath house on one full landscaped acre near Wye. Great Well at 30 gpm. 2 gas fireplaces, updated kitchen and bathrooms. $280,000. MLS #20120012. 9869 Lee’s Lane, Missoula. Call Anne 546-5816 for details. www.movemontana.com
Rattlesnake Valley 909 Herbert. Perched amidst the trees and canopy of the Rattlesnake Valley, this home is a beauty! $350,000. porticorealestate.com 240-5227
CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 2 Bdr, 1.5 Downtown Missoula condo. Zoned for Residential or Commercial use. $299,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 702A Charlo. Newly remodeled 3 bed, 1.5 bath on corner lot with single garage. Fenced yard with deck. $155,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com
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Please call me with any questions Astrid Oliver Senior Loan Originator Guild Mortgage Company 1001 S. Higgins Ave 2A Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-258-7522 Cell: 406-550-3587 NMLS # 395211, Guild License #3274, Branch 206 NMLS # 398152
REAL ESTATE For a limited time a purchase of a condo at the Uptown Flats will include a large flat screen TV and assistance with up to $5000 Buyers closing costs!The Uptown Flats have two one bed one bath units at $149,900. Call Anne 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com SELLERS MOTIVATED! 6614 MacArthur. 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhome with 2 car garage. Great views! $196,900 MLS #20122949. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Treehouse Feel in this fairly new condo with single garage. Great location close to school, bike trail, Good Food Store and town. 935B Garfield. $117,500. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com
LAND FOR SALE 2951 Expo Parkway. 1.24 acres off I-90 between Motel 6 & Cracker Barrel. MLS #20120951, $399,000. Additional 1.57 acres at $499,000. MLS #201200952. Jeremy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 552-2410 601 West Broadway. .58 acre along Clark Fork River. MLS #20120935, $1,700,000. Jeremy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 552-2419 Rattlesnake Acreage Rattlesnake 1/4 acre lot at the base of Mt. Jumbo with all utilities stubbed to the site and ready to build on: $160,000. portico realestate.com KD 240-5227.. porticorealestate.com 240-5227
SELLER MOTIVATED! NHN Peregrine Court. Almost 1/2 acre building site with great views. Close to Ranch Club Golf course and fishing access. City sewer. $55,000. MLS# 10007449. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties
COMMERCIAL 321 N. Higgins Commercial building on coveted downtown location with lots of foot traffic. Building only for sale. Call Anne 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com East Missoula Building Lot with great trees and a sweet ‘hood. $65,000. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com
OUT OF TOWN 1925 Burlington. NEW LISTING. 2 bed, 1 bath on large centrally located lot. Upgrades throughout. $140,000 MLS #20122597. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. 2 Bdr, 1 Bath Potomac area home on 20 acres. $199,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2 Bdr, 1 Bath Stevensville log home on 1.2 acres. $139,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
4 Bdr, 2 Bath Rose Frenchtown area home on 0.5 acres. $239,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Florence area home on 10 acres. $449,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Stevensville area home on 13 acres. $629,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 6544 MacArthur. Spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath with 2 car garage. Must see with cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, tile & granite. $194,500 MLS #20122825. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.
Lolo End of Cul-de-sac Beauty Open, light, private, quiet and in immaculate condition. Huge yard, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with hardwood, tile and beautiful warm colors. 5697 Explorer Court. $225,000. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com
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MARKETPLACE MISC. GOODS 1st Interstate Pawn. 3110 South Reserve, is now open! Buying gold and silver. Buying, selling, and pawning items large and small. We pay more and sell for less. 406721-(PAWN)7296. FREE BOOK End Time Events Book of Revelation non-denominational 1-800-475-0876
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Outlaw Music Got Gear? We Do! Missoula’s Pro Guitar Shop specializing in stringed instruments. Open Monday 12pm-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-6pm. 724 Burlington Ave, 541-7533. Outlawmusicguitarshop.com
PETS & ANIMALS CATS: #1623 Orange Tabby, DSH, SF, 2yr;#1948 Grey, DSH, SF, 10yrs; #2147 Grey, Maine Coon, NM, 2yrs; #2162 Grey Torbi, British Shorthair, SF, 7yrs; #2190 Grey/white, DSH, NM, 14yrs; #2209 Dilute Calico, DSH, SF, 7yrs; #2242 Grey Tabby, DSH, SF, 5yrs; #2264 Cali/Rust/Grey, DLH, SF, 5yrs; #2304 Orange/white, DMH, NM. 2yrs; #2305 Torti, DSH, SF, 4yrs; #2307 Blk/grey, Maine Coon X, SF, 3yrs;#2312 Grey/white, DMH, SF, 10yrs; #2316 Blk/white, DLH, NM, 2yrs; #2325 Orange/white, DSH, NM, 4yrs; #2334 Blk/wht, DMH, NM, 15yrs; #2346 Blk/white, DSH, NM, 7yrs; #2348 Grey/white, DLH, NM, 1.5yrs; #2379 Orange, DMH, NM, 2yrs; #2384 Blk/white, DMH, NM, 8months; #2386 Blk/white, DSH, SF, 2yrs; #2397 Blk/white, DSH, SF, 3yrs; #2403 Calico, DSH, SF, 9mo; #2404 White/Blk Spots, DSH, SF, 3yrs; #2406 Whie/brown Tab Spots, DSH, NM, 3yrs; #2424 Grey, DSH, NM, 7+yrs; #2425 White, Perisan, NM, 7yrs; #2427 Blk/tan, Maine Coon X, SF, 2yrs For photo listings see our web
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#2401Tan/Blk, GSD/Shar Pei, NM, 1yr; #2408 Yellow, GSD/Husky, SF, 8mo; #2410 Creme, Wire Terrier X, NM, 8 mo For photo listings see our web page at www.montanapets.org Bitterroot Humane Assoc. in Hamilton 363-5311 www.montanapets.org/hamilton or www.petango.com, use 59840.
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