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nside Cover Story On a table outside his taxidermy shop in Missoula’s Riverfront neighborhood, Dale Manning skins a gut-shot coyote. It’s a fresh carcass, but it stinks. It’s nothing like the earthy smell of a newly killed deer hung in a cool garage. With half its face removed and a slick, pink, nearly hairless body, the coyote resembles a macabre cartoon character from “The Ren & Stimpy Show.” One of its teaCover by Chad Harder green eyes bulges toward the sky. When the sun slips behind the clouds, flies begin to swarm. Manning, 50, isn’t much for bragging, but he’s a national and worldwide award-winning taxidermist.....................................................14

News Letters Reactions to the Indy’s election endorsements..............................................4 The Week in Review Griz win, injured skydiver, Halloween.....................................6 Briefs Ski-nastics, soap business soars, redefining “person” ......................................6 Etc. Where did all the conservatives go?......................................................................7 Up Front Farmers market finds winter home .............................................................8 Up Front Baucus rolls out wilderness bill...................................................................9 Ochenski This planet can only take so much of us..................................................10 Writers on the Range Citizen initiatives are trumping Western legislatures...........11 Agenda The Fallen Soldier Memorial unveiling ........................................................12

Arts & Entertainment Flash in the Pan Porn on the cob .............................................................................19 Happiest Hour Jazz Night at Brooks and Browns ....................................................20 8 Days a Week That’s a helluva rack!........................................................................22 Mountain High This is Montana ..............................................................................29 Scope Ben Steele’s art from WWII.............................................................................30 Noise Wartime Blues, Boy Eats Drum Machine, Gardens, David Lynch ...................31 Books Jim Harrison’s Leader brews lust and divinity ...............................................32 Film Martin Sheen walks a powerful path in The Way..............................................33 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ...................................................34

Exclusives Street Talk....................................................................................................................4 In Other News...........................................................................................................13 Classifieds ................................................................................................................C-1 The Advice Goddess................................................................................................C-2 Free Will Astrolog y .................................................................................................C-4 Crossword Puzzle....................................................................................................C-7 This Modern World ...............................................................................................C-15 PUBLISHER Lynne Foland EDITOR Robert Meyerowitz PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Joe Weston CIRCULATION & BUSINESS MANAGER Adrian Vatoussis ARTS EDITOR Erika Fredrickson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Matthew Frank PHOTO EDITOR Chad Harder CALENDAR EDITOR Jason McMackin STAFF REPORTERS Jessica Mayrer, Alex Sakariassen CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Skylar Browning COPY EDITOR Ted McDermott ART DIRECTOR Kou Moua PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Jenn Stewart, Jonathan Marquis ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Carolyn Bartlett ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Chris Melton, Sasha Perrin, Alecia Goff, Rhonda Urbanski, Steven Kirst SENIOR CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE Tami Johnson CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Jon Baker MARKETING & ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Tara Shisler FRONT DESK Lorie Rustvold CONTRIBUTORS Ari LeVaux, George Ochenski, Nick Davis, Andy Smetanka, Brad Tyer, Dave Loos, Ednor Therriault, Michael Peck, Azita Osanloo, Jamie Rogers, Molly Laich, Dan Brooks

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STREET TALK

by Steele Williams

Asked Sunday, Oct. 30, outside the Orange Street Food Farm.

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Vote for Pam This week the Indy looks into the world of taxidermists. If you had to pick an animal to put on your wall, what would it be? Follow-up: What trophy are you most proud of?

Jessa Lydon: I would hang my new kitten on the wall. Her name is Bird, and she’s awesome. I love kittens…I hope Bird doesn’t turn into a bitch-ass alley cat. Skin deep: That would be my boyfriend Gonzo. He might look like a huge loser on the outside, but on the inside he’s actually pretty dece. That basically means he’s adequate.

I am extremely disappointed in your failure to endorse city councilwoman Pam Walzer for Ward 2 in the upcoming election [see “Endorsements 2011,” Oct. 27]. In your article, you failed to recognize the positive work Pam has done for the Missoula community. Pam has been a strong advocate for urban agriculture in Missoula, and will continue to work on policies that strengthen our city’s local food system and accessibility. By not endorsing Pam, you have jeopardized

Tim Gardipee: I just mounted a 2,200pound bull bison that I shot at Two Medicine Ranch. P/PP/MG: I got a thirdplace trophy for a ski race when I was younger. I attribute that to some pretty rigorous training at Snow Bowl, where it’s “learn or quit” if that’s the first place you ski.

Louise McMillin: This reminds me of a cartoon with a husband grizzly bear with a human rug at his feet, getting stared down by his wife. He says, “It’s not blood lust; it’s a legitimate sport that thins their herds and keeps them from starving.” Empty nest: My kids. I was 19 when I had my first daughter, but was really impatient and didn’t appreciate her. Now all of my kids are grown up and I realize how important they are to me.

Geoff Badenoch: I want to kill and stuff all the beavers that girdled my apple trees this summer. They chewed up the bark on almost all of my trees, and no bark means no fruit. Beeved: I would have to say my bike. The same KHS Montana bike has been my primary source of transportation since August 1990. I just love cycling around Missoula.

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Vote for the referendum As a Missoula voter, I was excited to turn my ballot in today with a vote for the referendum. Corporations are not human beings and certainly do not have the same inalienable rights as you and I. It defies all logic and common sense for

the U.S. Supreme Court to have declared that corporations are people with the right to pour money into our political campaigns and conceal their motives. What’s next, Bank of America running for president, getting married and adopting? I’m heartened that I can have my voice heard on his important issue. The movement to amend the Constitution has to start somewhere. Why not with you and me? Vote FOR the referendum! Sue Kirchmyer Missoula

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Jamie Bird: I’d put a pterodactyl on my wall because they’re really elusive and no one’s seen one for millions of years. Better with time: I really wish I could find a trophy wife. Let’s just say my last girlfriend wasn’t a trophy. She was really immature, so now I’m going after older women. I’m not gonna lie…I’m into cougars. I like my women like I like my wine…aged.

not only her chance for reelection, but the possibility of future work on good policy for a healthy food system. Kate Sheridan Missoula

As good as most of the candidate endorsements are, as a devoted City Council watcher, I know the Independent is dead wrong on Pam Walzer [see “Endorsements 2011,” Oct. 27]. Walzer has been a hard worker on city council, doing an admirable job representing her constituents. I have seen her work consistently to examine all facets of a problem and try to find appropriate balances and compromises on difficult issues. I hope the voters of Ward 2 will examine her record and vote for her as a proven public servant. Posted on October 27, 2011 at 9:57 p.m.

We need Pam Pam Walzer is a dedicated councilwoman and a real advocate for working families in this town. Her hard work and results as Ward 2’s representative on city council is more than enough reason to support her re-election. The Independent often takes the lead on important issues facing our community, but in this situation they got it wrong. We need Pam Walzer on the city council. Posted on October 27, 2011 at 11:04 p.m.

Standing for nothing Like a 10th grader, the Independent’s insecurities have affected its judgment. Pam Walzer is one of the best city council people we have. Yet, because Adam Hertz is the best of the worst, you back him so you can say your picks are non-partisan. How does it feel to stand for nothing? Posted on October 28, 2011 at 8:50 a.m.

Thrown under the bus Wow, did the Indy get Ward 2 dead wrong. Pam Walzer is one of the hardest working councilors we’ve got. I’m shocked you would throw her under the bus for a pro-sprawl, anti-government candidate. What is that based on? The dynamics of the New Party 20 years ago? We do need independent thinkers on the council, but with a unified vision for a vibrant, sustainable city. Ninety percent of

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Missoulians want to see the city grow vertically, not horizontally. That means urban densities that support transportation, economic development and wild and working lands beyond the city limits, not suburbia everywhere, supporting oil companies and lawnmower dealers. Pam Walzer contributes to Missoula’s sustainable future. She is a forward thinker and a thoughtful listener. She deserves Ward 2’s vote, not a bunch of misguided ink. Posted on October 28, 2011 at 11:52 a.m.

“I’m shocked you would throw Pam Walzer under the bus for a pro-sprawl, anti-government candidate. What is that based on? The dynamics of the New Party 20 years ago?” Shame on the Indy I read the Indy’s endorsement article and was offended by their statement about Pam Walzer. Do you even pay attention to city council enough to truly say that we need stronger conservative members on council? What we need are advocates for the city who believe in our community, who believe in fostering sustainability, economic vitality and our downtown, which are important for our amazing quality of life and what your readers care about. I have known

Pam for over 10 years and watched her work hard on city council. She has always made herself available to talk about important issues and has proven to have an open ear to her constituents. Shame on the Indy. Posted on October 28, 2011 at 1:21 p.m.

Frankenstein’s embrace Corporations are not people. They do not have a conscience, love, moral sentiments or anything to temper the unmitigated pursuit of a single objective. Human beings have civil rights because of our moral qualities. Affording civil rights to economic entities is a farce. Creations of the law must be subject to it—otherwise we are simply Dr. Frankenstein in the tender embrace of our creation. Vote for the referendum. Posted on October 27, 2011 at 6:42 a.m.

Save our democracy Big fail Independent! Your embarrassing and tortured logic here on the corporate referendum misses the forest for the trees. Before the rise of corporate “personhood” in the late 1800s and its eventual overwhelming influence on our political system today, this country managed to have a lively and free press, speech and association. Organizations were able to vigorously participate in our democracy. But equating dollars with free speech has grotesquely deformed our system. Let me say that again: The more dollars you have, the more free speech you can have under Citizens United and other Supreme Court cases. The referendum is not about silencing certain speech, it’s about reforming and saving our democracy. Your position undermines the very right to a free press you claim to be concerned about—which of course is your right, but it is increasingly meaningless as our political system devolves into a corporate-run state where those groups with the most money game the system. This referendum is a huge uphill battle, but it is certainly worth a “yes” vote. Posted on October 27, 2011 at 9:02 a.m.

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A lawyer representing University of Montana football players Trumaine Johnson and Gerald Kemp says Missoula police officers used excessive force when they used Tasers to subdue the two players at a house party on Oct. 23. Johnson and Kemp face charges of obstructing police, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

• Thursday, October 27 John David Stob, 18, is sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 20 suspended, for assaulting a 62-yearold convenience store clerk with a tire iron last March. The attack happened at the Holiday store on Russell Street in Missoula. The clerk managed to wrestle away the tire iron but was still injured.

• Friday, October 28 An electrical box in a Missoula home catches fire and the blaze spreads through a crawl space, sending smoke into the structure and prompting the Dunn Lane home’s resident to evacuate. The Missoula Fire Department responds, extinguishing the blaze within two hours. Damages are estimated at $15,000.

• Saturday, October 29 The high-flying University of Montana Grizzlies trounce the Weber State Wildcats 45-10. Another high-flyer, Blaine Wright, a skydiver, may never fly again: During Wright’s descent into WashingtonGrizzly Stadium before the game, brisk winds blow him off course, slamming him into a concrete wall and fracturing his pelvis and several other bones.

• Sunday, October 30 Beryl Stover, 83, dies after the SUV her 85-year-old husband is driving veers off a Forest Service road and rolls several times into a Pattee Creek ravine. Stover’s husband, Jim, is taken to St. Patrick Hospital with serious injuries. He dies two days later.

• Monday, October 31 Dressed as ghouls, goblins and Lady Gaga, roughly 100 Forward Montana volunteers knock on thousands of doors across Missoula. Rather than asking for candy, volunteers, who include a Missoula City Councilman dressed as a white bunny, remind locals to vote in the upcoming Missoula City Election.

• Tuesday, November 1 Kalispell’s Sandy Welch, a teacher and administrator, announces her candidacy for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We need an education system that works to give our kids the chance for a better future— and right now our education system is holding them back, not moving them forward,” Welch says. “I intend to change that.”

Sporting a banana skirt, leopard-print undies and not much more, dancer Meg Hanson keeps a rowdy crowd smiling during the Cigarette Girls Burlesque Troupe performance at the Top Hat Halloween night.

Abortion Pro-lifers seek to redefine “person” Anti-abortion activists are collecting signatures for a citizen initiative that would amend the Montana Constitution to grant due process rights to unborn children, and essentially equate abortion with murder. Annie Bukacek, a Kalispell-based physician and president of the Montana ProLife Coalition, says she’s enlisted 500 churches and thousands of volunteers around the state in the effort to place Constitutional Initiative 108 on the 2012 general election ballot. This is the latest in a series of legislative and citizen initiatives in Montana over the last five years intended to define a “person” as a human being at any stage of development, including, according to the proposed amendment’s language, “the stage of fertilization or conception, regardless of age, health, level of functioning or condition of dependency.” Montana joins several other states—including Oregon, Nevada, Ohio, Florida and Mississippi— with citizen-led “personhood” initiatives that are

“going strong,” according to Jennifer Mason, spokesman for Colorado-based Personhood USA, a national advocacy group. Next week, Mississippi voters could make that state the first in the country to pass a personhood amendment. “Recognizing the personhood rights of the unborn child is just recognizing that they have the basic human rights all of us have, including the right not to be killed,” Mason says. “Many of us already agree that abortion is murder, it’s just legalized murder, and a personhood amendment would make that murder illegal.” Julianna Crowley, director of NARAL ProChoice Montana, calls Bukacek’s effort “very extreme” and one that could weaken the state’s constitutional right to privacy and lead to government interference in private medical decisions. “But it also has much larger implications,” Crowley says. “It could threaten stem-cell research, in-vitro fertilization and also birth control.” Bukacek says the Montana ProLife Coalition has 10 times as many volunteers as it did two years ago when it failed to gather enough signatures to put a

similar amendment on the ballot. “There’s a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and momentum,” she says. Her group must collect signatures from 10 percent of the qualified voters in Montana, including 10 percent of voters in each of the 40 legislative house districts—a total of 48,674 signatures. Matthew Frank

Business All in a lather Inside a nondescript warehouse off Palmer Street stand two steel vats, one filled with a blend of palm, coconut and Montana-grown safflower oils and the other with lye. Next to them, in a smaller steel pot, oil and lye are blended by a loudly humming drill with a long bit and spindle, like an ice cream shop’s milkshake mixer. It catalyzes the chemical reaction, called saponification, which results in soap. This is the beginning of a process that goes on every day here at Botanie Soap, a fast-growing

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Missoula business and online retailer. The warehouse smells of all the essential oils and herbs that are added to its organic soaps following saponification. Shelves hold jugs and buckets containing ingredients such as juniper berries and walnut husk, rosemary leaf, grapefruit peel and vanilla bean powders. Over the last five years, Botanie Soap has evolved from a hobby that produced a few hundred bars of soap a month to an international retailer with six full-time employees and a couple of more parttimers, who make between 40,000 and 60,000 bars of soap a month and ship them to every state in the country and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of soap,â&#x20AC;? says Tim Iudicello. Iudicello is the bearded, 37-year-old entrepreneur behind Botanie. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tapped a niche. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can make someone between 500 to 5,000 units, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real nice little sweet spot,â&#x20AC;? he says. About 90 percent of his customers are small, home-based businesses that want to sell soap without having to make it themselves, he says. The other 10 percentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;accounting for the vast majority of bars soldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are bigger clients for whom Botanie makes, packages and brands soaps. After herbs and essential oils are added to the soap, it hardens in large, rectangular plastic molds. Pneumatic presses then cut the molds into loaves, and again into bars. Botanie stocks 14 kinds, some of which are sold locally at the Good Food Store and Meadowsweet Herbs. The most popular, Iudicello says, are lavender and oatmeal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really interesting time for us, because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finally getting to have legs,â&#x20AC;? he says. Botanie could take more steps forward when it introduces a line of liquid soaps next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give us a chance to try all these products that are floating in my head,â&#x20AC;? Iudicello says. Matthew Frank

Skiing Gym, then slopes On a recent evening inside Mismo Gymnastics, off West Broadway, in Missoula, 17-year-old Thomas Arndt of Florence repeatedly bounces high in the air off a large yellow trampoline with a red cross in the middle, like a helicopterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landing pad. Arndt spins and twists through the air, pulling off a â&#x20AC;&#x153;double cork 1260â&#x20AC;? and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;backflip 720.â&#x20AC;? Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Thorson, also 17, takes to the trampoline and nails similar tricks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps with aerial awareness,â&#x20AC;? Thorson explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning

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the basics of the trick before trying it on snow.â&#x20AC;? As ski season approaches, Arndt and Thorson are two among a half dozen teenage boys at Mismo practicing ski and snowboarding aerobatics with Gregg Janecky, a certified aerial coach and trampoline coordinator for High Cascade, a summer snowboard camp in Mt. Hood, Ore. Janecky says more kids are joining his classes every year and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

coming earlier in the season, reflecting a growing interest in aerial stunts and, more generally, getting in shape for ski season well before the snow flies. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only kids jumping around the gym. While Janecky isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t currently working with adults, instructors at Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bitterroot Gymnastics, on Cooper Street, are. Co-owner Mara Lee Stark says Bitterrootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open gym sessions have become so popular among adult skiers that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking to expand so it can add more trampolines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow much more in our current space,â&#x20AC;? she says. Skier Erik Samsoe is one of the open-gym regulars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 31 now, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier for me to injure myself,â&#x20AC;? Samsoe says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Bitterroot Gymnastics, and I imagine at Mismo as well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the ultimate adult playground for me.â&#x20AC;? Over the past few months, Samsoe says, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been practicing front, back and side flips, mainly to improve his â&#x20AC;&#x153;general air awareness.â&#x20AC;? Just as important, he says, is getting in some pre-season crashesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;which I think is something that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take enough opportunity to doâ&#x20AC;ŚYou know, Bruce Leestyle: Let the water flow around you and keep rolling.â&#x20AC;? Matthew Frank

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Replacing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Em Loose Loudenâ&#x20AC;? Accused of driving drunk, speeding or being a minor in possession of alcohol in Missoula? Chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up in municipal court. That means you might want to pay attention as the city shops for a new municipal court judge to replace Donald Louden, who steps down Nov. 18. During his more than two decades on the bench, Louden developed a reputation for being empatheticâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some would even say lenientâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and acquired the nickname â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Em Loose Louden.â&#x20AC;? Whomever the Missoula City Council selects to replace him will help shape how justice is served in Missoula. Missoula City Council President Ed Childers is one of 12 city representatives who will vote for the candidate each thinks is best suited to replace Louden. Childers says management skills are important, but fairness is paramount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think more than anything, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to try to apply the laws the same to everybody.â&#x20AC;? As of Friday, Oct. 28, the city clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office had received nine applications for the judgeship. Those vying for the gig are Missoula attorney Ethan Lerman, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked for the Montana Legal Services Association and the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office; Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Andrew F. Scott, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said publicly that the court needs to get tougher on DUIs; Max Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missoula Field Representative and Counsel, Jennifer Lois Ewan; part-time judge Marie Anderson; private practice attorney Mark McLaverty, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s served as a public defender; Samuel M. Warren, of Warren Law Offices; Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Civil Administrative Attorney, Susan A. Firth; Matthew S. Sonnichsen, an associate with Watson Law; and Kathleen Jenks, who worked as a prosecutor for the Montana Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. The position pays $81,618.58 per year plus benefits. Council is mulling over whether to extend last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application deadline in order to invite additional candidates. Whomever is selected will serve out the remainder of Loudenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-year term, until a successor is chosen in the 2013 municipal election. Those wishing to voice an opinion should contact their city council representatives or chime in during Missoula City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nov. 7 meeting. Jessica Mayrer

The approximate number of Occupy Montana supporters from across the state who gathered at the state capitol in Helena Oct. 29. The protesters held a vigil that evening for Scott Olsen, a twotour Iraq vet injured by police at an Occupy protest in Oakland, Calif.

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On Nov. 2, 2010, the Hamilton-based citizen group Celebrating Conservatism hosted an election night meeting. There was cause for celebration among the right-leaning attendees. The only three incumbent county commissioners up for reelectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; were swept away that evening by three Republican upstarts. The incumbent county attorney, also a Dem, was defeated by his Republican challenger. Even the Democratic treasurer lost narrowly to a GOP rival. Despite the countywide victory, that gathering turned out to be Celebrating Conservatismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last. The group halted its monthly meetings in the aftermath, largely at the behest of founder and leader Mona Docteur. The departure of the group from the Bitterrootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political landscape abruptly concluded a nearly two-year saga of radical guest speakers, street-side gun rights demonstrations and a Liberty Convention at the Adams Center. The celebration, it seems, was over. But where did all the conservatives go? Given the Republican firestorm in state and national races going into 2012, we recently caught up with Docteur to find out. Turns out there are still pockets of the old Celebrating Conservatism guard around the valley, she says. The Ravalli County Tea Party Patriots are still active, though she adds it was little more than an â&#x20AC;&#x153;offshootâ&#x20AC;? of her group. Some folks are still hosting regular citizen Constitution classes in Stevensville. The structureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone. The sentiments remain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here and there people are picking it up,â&#x20AC;? Docteur says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;doing their own thing.â&#x20AC;? Docteur says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s removed herself from the political realm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No more target,â&#x20AC;? she says. Her motto for 2011 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;have fun and make money.â&#x20AC;? She keeps mostly to herself now. She sells goji juice as a healthy weight loss supplement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m even putting a chicken coop in,â&#x20AC;? she says. She does miss the people. Celebrating Conservatism was about â&#x20AC;&#x153;fellowshipping,â&#x20AC;? she says. And her inactivity on the political front doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concerned about the direction the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going. Things are getting worse, she says. The economyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;buggerâ&#x20AC;?; nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a train out of control thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at high speedâ&#x20AC;Śand the Globalists are definitely going to take us to our knees.â&#x20AC;? Celebrating Conservatism may be a goner, but Docteur isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mourning the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a high performance anti-aging skin cream that I just got on board with, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giving people fabulous results,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All ages, even people with acne. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how many men are excited.â&#x20AC;?

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ness seems brisk on the indoor market’s first day. She’s keen to see that the market supports the vendors as well as pleasing customers. She says she loves learning about the relationships that farming families have with the land. “There’s a story that goes behind every one of those items,” she says. One doesn’t have to look far inside the Ceretana for a story on this Saturday morning. At the Granary’s south end, Missoula farmer Cua Grogan stands next to a white table piled high with greens, broccoli and cabbage. She grew up tilling and planting seeds in her family’s Missoula veggie plot, Grogan explains. Two and a half decades later, she runs Grogan’s Harvest with her husband, Kyle. If not for the Winter Marketplace, Cua says, the summer’s leftovers would likely be tilled and fed to her chickens: “We still have so much stuff.” A few feet from the Grogans, Sam and Jake Wustner from Wustner Brothers Honey talk about the 150 beehives they tend in Miller Creek and the Nine M i l e Va l l e y . T h e i r honey isn’t heated before it’s packaged like typical grocerystore fare, Sam says, explaining that their honey retains natural antioxidants, enzymes, Photo by Steele Williams amino acids, vitamins and minerals that massMike Duda right, of Bitterroot Organics at the new Heirloom Winter Marketplace. produced honey loses Now, on behalf of Heirloom Project during the pasteurization process. Like grown goods. Ties forged at the market sustain the community socially and eco- members, Lee-Charlson buys organic the Grogans, the Wustner brothers were nomically, while the food helps to keep products from local and regional family excited to learn their selling season Missoulians healthy. But all of that ended farms and cooperatives that meet her could continue despite falling temperaevery year in October, when the summer high standards. “You name a product, we tures. “Jake actually yelled out in excitemarket shuttered. The world shrank probably get it or can get it,” she says. ment,” Sam says. Lee-Charlston says she hopes to when the summer ended, Janousek says. “We get everything from sea salt directly from the sea to nuts, oils, grains, keep the Winter Market going through Not anymore. The new Heirloom Winter legumes, produce, meats, fish and every- spring, as Missoulians keep building relationships with the people who grow Marketplace has been a labor of love for thing in between.” The buying club’s popularity, com- their food. longtime Missoula foodie Kristen Lee“It’s a grassroots movement,” she Charlston. A mother of four who wants bined with the perennial lament of vento help residents find locally produced dors, social butterflies and foodies alike says. “It’s neighbor connecting with food and one another after the snow when the summer market shutters, led neighbor, consumer with consumer, and flies, Lee-Charlston says she’s meeting a Lee-Charlston to launch the Winter really just a place for the community to need. The new market also serves “to Market. It’s open Saturdays from 10 a.m. connect.” help people realize that just because the to noon. jmayrer@missoulanews.com Lee-Charlson is pleased that busigrowing season is over doesn’t mean that It’s a brisk Saturday morning just before Halloween and bundled-up locals are milling around the Ceretana Granary on Missoula’s Westside. They snack on huckleberry scones while loading up on cabbage, apples and miniature pumpkins. It’s warm inside the Granary, a bright space that usually serves as artist studios. Today it’s hosting Missoula’s first-ever Heirloom Winter Marketplace. Missoula resident Susan Janousek pronounces the indoor farmer’s market “a dream come true…It gives me goose bumps, I love it so much.” During the summer, the Missoula’s Farmers Market connects people who till the soil with those who appreciate home-

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we don’t still have access to local foods [and] regional foods.” Lee-Charlson, the former editor and publisher of Edible Missoula, started a private, community-based food-buying club, the Heirloom Project, two years ago. She researched methods of area farms, ranches and orchards to determine, for example, which food producers engaged in fair trade practices and which farmed organically. She launched the buying club in her garage. It expanded into her dining room, spilled over into her front yard and then overflowed to the alley outside her Westside home. The Heirloom Project now has more than 100 members, which is “at capacity,” she says.

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always see eye-to-eye. “After attending public listening sessions and analyzing input from Montanans from diverse backgrounds, from hikers to bikers to ranchers, it’s clear to me that this plan is balanced and will help us protect the treasures that bring people to Montana,” Baucus said in an Oct. 28 press release. Yet in the shadow of the Front range, oil and gas development looms. This October, seismic crews with Canadian company TESLA Exploration Inc. began surveying the prairie just a few miles east

oil and gas leases on nearly 30,000 acres of Front land adjacent to Glacier National Park. “The Rocky Mountain Front is a sportsmen’s paradise and considered worldwide as a crown jewel of the West,” he said in the recent press release. Defenders of Wildlife hailed Baucus’s sponsorship of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act. Regional Director Mike Leahy wrote to Baucus highlighting its importance for Rocky Mountain species such as Canadian lynx, wolverines, grizzly bears, elk and bighorn sheep, and the organization urged Baucus to usher it through Congress. But the bill has detractors, too. Alliance for the Wild Rockies Executive Director Michael Garrity chastised Baucus’s proposal for setting aside only a small portion of the land currently protected under federal roadless rules. And Paul Edwards, a rancher on the Sun River west of Augusta who used to write for Gunsmoke, called the bill “so bland that it’s virtually Photo by Alex Sakariassen meaningless.” Edwards, who is Looking south at the proposed Deep Creek addition to the Bob Marshall Wilderness also a founding memnations, is languishing in the Senate— of the proposed Deep Creek Addition to ber of the Coalition to Protect the Rocky comatose for the last three years. But the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The crews, Mountain Front, says the area is “pricenow the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage subcontracted for Calgary’s Primary less,” while proponents of the RMFHA are Act is defying that trend. Petroleum and overseen by Choteau- “talking about [protecting] 67,000 measly Sportsmen, ranchers, business own- based Montana Overthrust Management acres… ers and conservationists with the LLC, are using high-tech equipment to “This is what the coalition calls Coalition to Protect the Rocky Mountain map portions of the Bakken shale forma- advocacy for the Front? Please. This is Front have spent the past four years tion in 3D. bullshit.” reaching an agreement on what needs to The bill represents the defeatism of a Primary Petroleum holds 290,000 be done to preserve one of Montana’s acres in Teton, Pondera and Glacier wear y environmental movement, most celebrated stretches of wilderness. counties. On Oct. 20, the company Edwards says. “It was like you had to Their pitch is finally on its way to announced it had joined with an as-yet have consensus on everything. Well, Congress, sponsored by Sen. Max unnamed, “major U.S.-based partner” to when you have consensus on everything, Baucus. It adds 67,112 acres of wilder- fund its $41 million explorations in west- you’ve got watered-down gruel. You’ve ness in five parcels to the Bob Marshall ern Montana. Those efforts should be got mush. And that’s what they got.” and Scapegoat wilderness areas. It pre- complete by the end of 2012. The comEdwards adds that he can underserves existing motorized, non-motor- pany already has identified a number of stand the impulse to get whatever deal ized, grazing and logging uses on potential drilling sites west of Choteau, could be had, but the Front is one place 208,160 acres of federal land, designat- and near Baucus’s proposed conserva- where environmentalists should have ed the Rocky Mountain Front tion management area. made a last stand. The land has already Conservation Management Area, and Baucus has long trumpeted the weathered generations of grazing, requires the federal government to draft Front’s untamed character in Congress. motorized use and oil and gas interest a noxious weed management strategy In 2006, he established permanent pro- nearby, he says. Now, every last acre for the Front within one year. Baucus tections from oil and gas development deserves wilderness protections. calls it a “homegrown, made-in-Montana for the area. Earlier this year, he persuadplan” crafted by interests that don’t ed five energy companies to relinquish asakariassen@missoulanews.com Just the mention of wilderness designations in Montana over the past few decades has set hunters, ranchers and environmentalists at one another’s throats. At times the subject has been so contentious that it seemed doubtful the U.S. could ever designate new wilderness areas. Former Democratic Sen. John Melcher tried to do it in 1988, only to be steamrollered by President Ronald Reagan’s veto. Sen. Jon Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, which includes 100,000 acres of logging mandates and over 666,000 acres of wilderness desig-

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Caught in the storm Is nature, sick of us, finally pushing back? This week, Earth’s population hit an all-time high of 7 billion humans. If the folks that make their living compiling such information are correct, the 7 billionth person was probably born in India, where children are coming into the world at the rate of just slightly less than one every second. Also making news was a report by a host of international climate scientists who say humans are causing global warming and that we can expect a future filled with monster storms, killer floods and devastating droughts and heat waves. Taken together, it’s pretty clear that our breeding, consumption and pollution are pushing Earth to its limits, with radical effects for the human race. In the meantime, our progress on climate policy is in reverse. There’s not much more to be said about hitting the 7-billion-people mark except that the graph showing human population since we began to walk on two legs is basically flat for millions of years and then rockets upward in the last two centuries. As late as 1994, when the world’s population was roughly 5.5 billion, scientists projected population would peak at 7.8 billion by about 2050. Current projections are now for 9.3 billion by 2050. There’s been a long-standing debate about whether or not the this planet’s resources can sustain the demands that feeding, housing, clothing and transporting 7 billion people requires. While many scientists and institutions feel it can handle that many people if we make significant changes in our consumption and pollution levels, many others are considerably less optimistic and believe we may have already reached a number of tipping points. That’s where the report on what’s in store for the future environment comes in—and the picture isn’t pretty. The report, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was assembled by the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization, won’t be released in its final form until later this month. But the preliminary findings are more than a little alarming. According to the Associated Press, the report says “scientists are ‘virtually certain’—99 percent—that the world will have more extreme spells of heat and fewer of cold. Heat waves could peak as much as 5 degrees hotter by mid-century and even 9 degrees hotter by the end of the century.” The result? It’s likely that certain parts of Earth may become “increasingly

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marginal as places to live.” When you consider that our blue planet is more than 70 percent covered by oceans and that ocean levels are rising, it means we’ll be jamming more people onto less and less land. Moreover, as our planet continues to heat up, the ability of warm air to carry more moisture virtually assures that massive, unprecedented floods will ravage certain areas while, as we saw in Texas this year, some areas will be subject to severe, long-lasting droughts. While there’s debate about whether we’ll have more or fewer monster hurricanes, there’s significant agreement that, due to the warmer atmosphere and ocean surface, the storms will undoubtedly be worse than those already being experienced around the globe.

Instead of protecting our last forests and wildlands, they’re trying to open every last acre to yet more industrial activity and pollution. This is sheer insanity. While the latest report is concerned with the effects of global warming on climate, new data is being generated daily showing that the earth’s ability to absorb other forms of human-caused pollution are equally alarming. The oceans, for instance, are becoming more acidic due to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide that’s being absorbed in the water. That translates into changing the water chemistry for millions of plants and animals that have evolved for eons at stable temperatures and levels, with unpredictable results. In the meantime, instead of moving quickly to maintain a livable planet, we’re almost doing the opposite of what should and, increasingly, needs to be done. China and India, for instance, contain 37 percent of the world population and, by 2030, India is projected to sur-

pass China’s population, which currently stands at more than 1.3 billion. Both nations are quickly becoming industrialized, which directly translates into vastly more energy and resource consumption and, likewise, a massive increase in pollution of the globe’s air, water and land. Just think what it means to have that many people seeking the consumption levels we have here in the U.S., where, at only 4.6 percent of the world’s population, we produce 25 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, as the world burns, our politicians seem incapable of taking action. It’s well known that various corporate interests have funded studies seeking to discredit global warming for years. But this week a former climate-change skeptic released a report funded by the notorious climate-change-denying Koch Brothers, admitting that he was wrong and the world is, in fact, warming rapidly. That former skeptic would be Richard Muller, a noted physicist who works at the University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. His finding that the landmass of Earth is now 1.6 degrees warmer than in the 1950s conforms with those by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA. His studies didn’t focus on cause; still, he told reporters that “greenhouse gases could have a disastrous impact on the world.” Any rational person faced with this situation would say it’s time to take significant actions to avert the disaster that more and more scientists are saying lies in our immediate future. But rational people are scarce in D.C. Instead of bolstering agencies that monitor and regulate pollution, the leaders of the Republican-dominated House as well as both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate intend to slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. Instead of protecting our last forests and wildlands, they’re trying to open every last acre to yet more industrial activity and pollution. This is sheer insanity. It’s obvious we’ve been pushing our globe to the limits. Now, as increasingly dire predictions portend, it looks as though Mother Nature is starting to push back. 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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People power Citizen initiatives are trumping Western legislatures by Ray Ring

If you don’t like traffic cameras that automatically send you tickets, tune in for the November election results in Bellingham, Wash. Voters there will weigh in on a ballot measure that aims to ban such traffic cameras. Meanwhile, voters in Missoula will decide on a ballot measure that would tell Congress to reduce corporations’ power by changing the U.S. Constitution so that corporations no longer get the same rights as people. Voters in other Western cities will consider local ballot measures on everything from imposing taxes on medical marijuana to ramping up wind and solar power. This kind of grassroots politics is worth reflection this election season because it’s a particularly Western thing. Nationwide, fewer than half the states allow citizens to make laws directly by gathering signatures on petitions and then having statewide votes. But every state in the West allows it, except for New Mexico and Hawaii. In addition, Western cities and counties are more prone to have local ballot measures. That’s because Western states more or less took shape in the early 1900s, an era of populism and the time of the Progressive movement. Many people back then were concerned about powerful corporations—railroads, banks, mining and steel—dominating legislatures. So they wrote citizen lawmaking into their state constitutions. Over the decades, voters’ initiatives have racked up many accomplishments. In 1906, Oregon voters ordered railroads to stop bribing government officials with free rail passes. In 1952, Washington voters decided that margarine could be made more attractive with yellow coloring, thereby throwing off the shackles imposed by butter corporations, which had pushed the state legislature to ban yellow margarine. Medical marijuana has been legalized by ballot measures in most Western states. And so on. Voters use initiatives “to overcome the self-interest” of the legislators they elect, says Paul Jacob, president of Citizens in Charge, a libertarian group based in the Washington, D.C., area that promotes the initiative process. Many legislators are corrupted by

their need to raise campaign money and please “the power players—big business and big labor [unions],” Jacob says. Ever since Californians passed the most famous tax-limit initiative Proposition 13 in 1978, there’s been an explosion of initiatives making all kinds of new laws in many states. Some of them seem to be designed to undo previous initiatives. The process can get messy.

“Legislatures these days suffer partisan gridlock and an inability to solve all kinds of crises. So let’s hope citizen democracy, with some reasonable reforms, keeps staggering onward.” In April, The Economist magazine said California’s ballot initiatives indicate “the perils of extreme democracy.” Californians have approved hundreds of initiatives since 1978, “on subjects [ranging] from education to the regulation of chicken coops,” The Economist observed. “This citizen legislature has caused chaos. Many initiatives have either limited taxes or mandated spending, making it even harder to balance the budget. Some are so ill-thought out that they achieve the opposite of their intent…Rather than being the curb on elites that they were supposed to be, ballot initiatives have become a tool of special interests, with…extremists bankrolling laws that are often bewildering in their complexity and obscure in their ramifications.” These problems have triggered increasing calls for reforms. “Over the last

10 years, American voters have decided…more than 1,500 initiatives and referenda (ballot measures created by legislatures)…Unfortunately, direct democracy is often undermined by weak [state] laws” that allow ballot-measure campaigns to be conducted differently than elections for candidates, with secret funding, petitionsignature hustling and outright fraud, says the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, a D.C.based reform group. “The initiative process has been hijacked by well-funded, wellmessaged campaigns from the right wing”—pushing initiatives against taxes, regulations, gay marriage and abortions— “while progressives have played a weak defense.” So state legislatures naturally try to make it more difficult for voters to pass initiatives. This year, California’s legislature passed bills that said that people who circulate petitions can’t be paid for each signature, because it encourages a hustling mentality; that any who are paid must wear a badge acknowledging it; and that the top funders behind the petition must be revealed. But Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed all three, calling them a “slippery slope” that could slide citizen democracy off a cliff. Brown did sign a bill that said initiatives can’t be scheduled for small-turnout special elections and primaries, where special interests have even more power than in general elections. Yet legislatures these days suffer partisan gridlock and an inability to solve all kinds of crises. So let’s hope citizen democracy, with some reasonable reforms, keeps staggering onward. “In more than 100 years of ballot initiatives, it’s not as if voters haven’t made mistakes,” says Jacob at Citizens in Charge. “But when you compare initiatives to legislatures, voters [pushing initiatives] do a heckuva better job.” Ray Ring is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). He is the magazine’s senior editor in Bozeman, Montana.

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The Fallen Soldier Memorial, honoring Montana service members who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be unveiled Friday, Nov. 4 near Memorial Row on the UM campus. The event coincides with the inaugural UM Military reunion and will include members of Montana’s congressional delegation, five brigadier generals and family members of the departed. The memorial, created by Lincoln artist Rick Rowley, was built in conjunction with UM and Grateful Nation Montana, a group founded by UM alum David Bell of Conrad. Grateful Nation is acutely aware of the socioeconomics of war— that, for example, only 4 percent of all enlisted soldiers have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher—so its mission is to provide scholarships for

the children of those who have died. Whatever you think about our country’s military strategy, know this: Montana has had more soldiers killed in action per capita than any other state. Building the fallen a monument is the least we can do. The best we can do is assist these children by giving them more opportunities than their mothers or fathers might have had. Th e Fa l l e n S o l d i e r Memorial unveiling will take place on the University of Montana campus at Memorial Row near the Lindsay Tennis Center Fri., Nov. 4 at 5 PM. A reception will follow at the Phyllis J. Washington Education Center. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Visit gratefulnationmontana.com.

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fencers would like sponsors to support them during the Stab-A-Leaf Rake-A-Thon. Call Laura at 251–4623.

Learn about available child-care scholarships from Child Care Resources, with up to $ 2,756 available per month. 8–5 PM. Free. childcareresources.org. Have you always wanted to eat at Freemo’s Pizza for free? Here’s your chance. The AniMeals Holiday Food Drive Kick-Off Party will take place from 11 AM until close of business. Bring in pet food or an animal–themed item and eat free at the buffet. Emilio Gonzalez Ferrin, professor of Arabic and Islamic thought at the University of Seville in Spain, presents Al-Andalus: East in the West from noon to 1 PM in Stone Hall Rm. 303. In the evening the topic is The Arab Awakening. 7–9 PM. Gallagher Business Building Rm. 123. Free.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 Jonathan Spyer is a journalist, author, researcher and lecturer, specializing in the areas of Israeli strategy, Lebanon and Syria. He presents The Syrian Uprising: Succeeding or Stagnating? from noon to 1 PM in Stone Hall Room 303. He also presents Israel, Iran and the Arab Upheavals: A Strategic Overview of the Middle East at 7 PM in University Center Room 330. Join the Darby and Hamilton Libraries during their fall yard cleanup at Emma’s House, Ravalli County’s children’s advocacy center. Bring your rakes, trowels and gloves, good people. 9 AM. Call 821–4771 or 363–1670 to sign–up.

First off, FTC. Second, the Can the Cats food drive competition is underway. It’s simple, Missoula collects more food than Bozeman and we win. Since they don’t even pave the streets in Bozeman, this should be easy. Bring canned food or monetary donations to the Griz game or the Missoula Food Bank, as well as a myriad of other drop–off points located on campus and around town. Nov. 5–19. missoulafoodbank.org. The Bitterroot Vietnam Veterans are hosting a good times and great oldies dinner at the Bedford Building, with food from Cafe Firenza, music, dancing and, possibly, a bit of exaggerating. Proceeds go to the Ravalli County Veteran’s Monument. $25. Tickets available at Chapter One Bookstore. Call Keith at 375–9069. It’s Non–Profit Night at Tenspoon Vineyard, and this week’s beneficiary is Women’s Voices for the Earth. Drink wine. Help out. Drink more. Be more helpful. I know you got this. 5–9 PM. Free.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 Discuss what it takes to change our attitudes towards nature at Earth Ethics. Missoula Public Library. 2–4 PM. Free.

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Learn how you can lend a hand to the wronged by attending the Montana Innocence Project’s open house, where you can find out about volunteer positions. UM Law Building, lower foyer. 4–6 PM. Free.

The Epilepsy Support Group is designed for anyone affected by epilepsy: patients, friend, family, and care workers are all welcome at the Providence Center, Room 107, 902 N. Orange St. on the first Mon. of every month, 2–3:30 PM. Call Debbie at 721-0707.

The UM Women’s Resource Center hosts the Take Back the Night March, which begins at the Grizzly Bear statue on the UM campus with a silent candle-light vigil and ends with a rally at Caras Park. 4:15 PM.

S.A.F.E. in Hamilton is holding a four-day training for people who would like to volunteer to work on the crisis line, which assists victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Call Theresa at 363–2793 to register.

The Fallen Soldier Memorial Unveiling will take place at Memorial Row on the UM Campus. The memorial is dedicated to Montana soldiers who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 5 PM. gratefulnationmontana.com.

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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.

The Missoula Fencing Association Booster Club is looking for yards to rake (preferably for elderly or health-challenged folks). Missoula’s finest young

The Northern Rockies Rising Tide has weekly meetings this and every Tue. at at Freecycles, 732 S. First St. W. at 6:00 PM, where participants fight climate change through grassroots resistance.

AGENDA is dedicated to upcoming events embodying activism, outreach and public participation. Send your who/what/when/where and why to AGENDA, c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange, Missoula, MT 59801. You can also e-mail entries to calendar@missoulanews.com or send a fax to (406) 543-4367. AGENDA’s deadline for editorial consideration is 10 days prior to the issue in which you’d like your information to be included. When possible, please include appropriate photos/artwork.

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CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Otis Belicario Keene, 34, admitted stealing $300 worth of items from the base exchange store where he worked at Hurlburt Field in Mary Esther, Fla., when loss prevention officers confronted him after he wore one of the items, a $7.99 watch, to work. A colleague recognized it as among the stolen items. (Fort Walton Beach’s Northwest Florida Daily News)

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Kenneth Kenard Fortson, 21, and three other suspects in a home invasion in Riverdale, Ga., were fleeing, when their pickup truck overturned. Fortson died, but not from the accident. “He was found with a weapon in his hand,” Clayton County police Officer Eddie Soto said. “It appears he accidentally shot himself in the head.” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) After an unknown male broke a store window to gain entry and then stole a large quantity of cigarettes, police in Nashua, N.H., said bystanders Meretta Sperow, 36, and Amanda Primeau, 25, decided to take advantage of the situation, even though one of the women had already called 911 to report the initial crime. Responding officers charged the women with stealing cigarettes and lottery tickets. (Manchester’s New Hampshire Union Leader)

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HOMELAND INSECURITY - Future computer-based combat likely will involve electronic strikes that cause widespread power outages and even physical destruction of thousand-ton machines, according to the head of U.S. cyber-warfare forces. Army Gen. Keith Alexander also warned that recent massive losses of private and public data to computer criminals and spies represent the largest theft in history, estimating the value of lost information as high as $1 trillion. (The Washington Times)

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Florida authorities warned that Miami is being invaded by giant African land snails. They grow as large as 10 inches long, leave a slimy trail of excrement wherever they go, harbor the microscopic rat lungworm, which can transmit meningitis to humans, and “eat the stucco off the side of the house,” according to Richard Gaskalla of the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, who declared, “It’s us against the snails.” (NPR) HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY - Facing federal bribery charges for arranging a quarter-million dollar consulting contract for himself, Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie, 74, was portrayed at his trial as too stupid to have planned such a scheme. Defense attorneys called as the first of several character witnesses former state lawmaker Timothy F. Maloney, who described Currie as “a wonderful person” and “nice” but insisted, “No one would call him smart.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Leo J. Wise questioned Maloney’s characterization, pointing to Currie’s background as a teacher and principal. “Did he get dumb when he went to the legislature?” Wise asked. The judge sustained the defense’s objection to the question. (The Washington Post) BLOWING IN THE WIND - Britain’s National Grid utility paid 11 wind farms $4.1 million to stop producing electricity for eight and a half hours in the wake of Hurricane Katia. The amount is 10 times greater than the wind farms’ owners would have received had they actually generated electricity. Explaining it feared high winds would cause the electrical network to become overloaded, National Grid said it would recover the money it paid the wind farms by raising consumers’ household bills. (Britain’s The Telegraph) WHEN GUESTS CAN’T TAKE A HINT - Authorities charged Carl Preston Johnson, 50, with setting fire to his house in Horry County, S.C. Police Sgt. Robert Kegler said Johnson started the fire because some family members refused to leave the premises. (Myrtle Beach’s The Sun News) CONSTITUTIONAL WRONGS - When prison inmate Michael Baynard, 37, requested a copy of the state constitution from the Pennsylvania Department of State through the state’s Right to Know Law, he was told he couldn’t have it. He appealed to the Office of Open Records, which ordered the State Department to send Baynard a copy. The department complied after deciding that appealing the Office of Open Records decision wasn’t worth the time and money but insisted its position was correct. Calling the State Department’s denial “just plain silly,” Barry Kauffman, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania, pointed out, “The amount of time spent reviewing the request, making a decision about it, denying it and then having to deal with the Office of Open Records probably cost a couple hundred dollars in staff time, where they could have just gone to the photocopier, copied the constitution and mailed it to the guy for 10 bucks.” (Harrisburg’s The Patriot News) WAY TO GO - Ivan Mendel, 77, died shortly after winning first prize in an eating contest in the Ukrainian town of Tokmak. He polished off 10 dumplings in 30 seconds. (Reuters) Brian Depledge, 38, died while hanging his laundry to dry when he became entangled in a clothes horse. The coroner’s inquest in Bradford, England, concluded that Depledge fell backward into the folding device after tripping over a stool, and his neck and chest became wedged in its rungs as it collapsed. Detective Inspector Mark Long testified that when the victim tried to untangle himself, he pushed down on the bars, tightening its grip “like a concertina” until he suffocated. (Britain’s Daily Mail) ROUNDABOUT ROUTE - When an Indian express train carrying more than 1,000 passengers pulled into Warangal, passengers and crew realized they had traveled nearly 400 miles in the wrong direction and were 600 miles from their intended destination of Bhubaneswar. Railway officials blamed the error on the train’s having been given an incorrect destination code and the fact that many of the staff were new and unfamiliar with the route. (The Times of India) FOREPERSON OF THE YEAR - Accused murderer Derrick C. Smith received a summons for jury duty for his own trial in Schenectady County, N.Y. Commissioner of Jurors Hope Splittgerber noted it was the first time in her 28 years on the job that a defendant received a summons for his own trial. (Albany’s Times Union) CONSTANT COMPANIONS - Authorities in Jefferson County, N.Y., questioned Ned Nefer, 38, after he was observed walking alongside a highway pushing a 6-foot mannequin he identified as Teagan, his wife. Finding no reason to detain him, Sheriff John P. Burns said Nefer explained he met Teagan when she was just a head and built a body for her before they were married in 1986 in California. Nefer added that the two were traveling from Syracuse to Watertown, a journey documented on a Facebook page created for them. He had 16 disposable cameras with him to take pictures along the way, pointing out, “We both really love the outdoors.” (Watertown Daily Times)

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The trophy room at Missoula hunters John and Kari Ottman’s house sports dozens of Dale Manning mounts, including deer, sheep, caribou, a goat, a musk ox, and a polar bear that won first place at the world taxidermy championships in 2007.

Animal house At a Missoula taxidermist’s, the dead can prance by Erika Fredrickson • photos by Chad Harder

n a table outside his taxidermy shop in Missoula’s Riverfront neighborhood, near the Good Food Store, Dale Manning skins a gut-shot coyote. It’s a fresh carcass, but it stinks. It’s nothing like the earthy smell of a newly killed deer hung in a cool garage. With half its face removed and a slick, pink, nearly hairless body, the coyote resembles a macabre cartoon character from “The Ren & Stimpy Show.” One of its tea-green eyes bulges toward the sky. When the sun slips behind the clouds, flies begin to swarm. “You came at about the worst time,” Manning says. “This is my least favorite thing to do.”

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Manning, 50, isn’t much for bragging but he’s a national and international award-winning taxidermist. He’s owned the Missoula-based taxidermy studio Custom Birdworks and Big Game Connection, Ltd. since 1988. He sports a white mustache, a laidback demeanor and a deadpan delivery to match his wicked sense of humor. Sometimes he can’t help breaking into a grin. At the moment, though, he’s grimacing a little at the stench as he draws his knife across the back of the coyote’s ear, which has been turned inside out like a sock. The coyote came from a regular client who conscientiously brought it to Manning quickly after it

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was killed, sealed inside a bag sprayed with flea killer. Field care is important: If the client had brought the coyote just a day later, it probably would have already turned green and Manning wouldn’t have accepted it. At that point it’s just not worth dealing with, Manning says. Coyotes are the hardest animals to stomach. The ripe smell lasts until Manning puts the carcass in a garbage bag that will be frozen until garbage pick-up day. “We have a saying around here,” he says: “The only good coyote is a live coyote.” Tyler Hoffman, Manning’s young associate, who has also won numerous awards, stands nearby,

scraping fat from the hide of a 22-year-old steer. The animal came to Montana on a big cattle drive from Texas a decade ago. His owner, a rancher, had hoped to get him through one more winter. But with few teeth left to eat with, he was going downhill fast. So he was slaughtered and sent to the butcher. Now the animal’s head is inside a large freezer several feet away. Manning points to the worn down teeth. “Today was a bad day for him,” he says. “Or maybe it was a good day. The rancher didn’t want him to suffer.” Manning works with animal carcasses all the time, but he doesn’t envy people who do the slaugh-

Now that the new cape is on, Hoffman uses hair gel to tame cowlicks on the coat. Hoffman’s mother is a hairdresser in Missoula and he gets product tips from her. The one he uses now is an ice blue gel called Spiker—the kind that smells like Irish Spring and was popular in the ’80s. Whitetail hair lays down easily but mule deer tend to have unruly tufts where the skin has been pulled tight on the cheeks or around the nose and eyes. If the hair won’t stay down, Hoffman pins a rag over the gelled hair and waits for it to dry, then brushes the excess goop out so the follicles stay soft. Sometimes, if it needs cleaning, the taxidermists wash the cape with Pert Plus and dry it with a blow dryer. With older mounts, they shampoo the cape gingerly to keep the leather from degrading. It’s easy to get blood out of most hides, but the white fur of mountain goats and Dall sheep can be tricky. Hoffman says they sometimes have to get out spots with hair bleach. “You make a paste and put it

mal imaginable, with colors of emerald, gray-blue, mustard and cerulean. The deep brown ones are for deer; Manning mostly stocks those, which come in 10-packs. The material is glass made in Germany. The eye itself is made in Pennsylvania. They’re mostly round, but the pupils vary from nearly pin-point to oblong, stretching horizontal for some and vertical for others, some sharply defined and others appearing to seep at the edges. Manning has a separate box of loose eyes that testify to the history of taxidermy. He lays them out in order of their evolution: The old-school deer eyes are flat with round pupils. The next eye is even more realistic, with a basic oblong pupil. “And then they got a little more clever,” he says. “This next one has a long pupil but you can see some blue in it. And then one step further, instead of solid glass they do a convex eye with a white band, which is the new thing.” Competition eyes are even more realistic. Those go for up to $200.

tanneries were commonplace but animals were still being crudely stuffed with cotton and rags and papier mâché, not unlike a child’s stuffed animal. In the early 20th century, the Boone and Crocket Club began its scoring system for big game trophies. At around the same time, pioneers such as Carl E. Akeley began making anatomically correct forms for hides. The term “stuffing” was replaced with the more artistic term “mounting.” God in the details “The natural history museums were actually the Custom Birdworks and The Big Game theater for people,” says Larry Bloomquist, publishConnection is a blur of constant motion. Inside the er for the Baton Rouge-based taxidermy magazine front room there’s a menagerie of animals frozen in Breakthrough. “Taxidermy had a lot of advanceaction. A fox curls up, eyes half closed, nose tilted ments during this period, between 1900 and 1930. up as if he’s sniffing the air. A flock of upland birds But museum taxidermists were extremely secretive and waterfowl that are roosting or in flight surto protect their jobs. And commercial taxidermy was rounds him. A ram is continuously leaping from a still terrible.” rocky ledge. Bloomquist witnessed the second wave of taxiThe back room is where all the taxidermy takes dermy when he opened his taxidermy shop in place. Antlered whitetail deer hang on the wall waitAlabama in 1968. Taxidermists began to share trade ing for skin. A mountain lion in mid-roar balances on secrets in the 1970s, just as the technolits side across a worktable. The large ogy developed for more lifelike possibilbolt through the bottom of its paw will ities. Bloomquist started Breakthrough eventually have him clinging to a tree in 1989 and sold his shop in 1994 to limb. In another room, antlers of all devote himself full time to the mag. sizes hang high up near the rafters. Taxidermy competitions were popping Some are in line to be mounted, some up. In the last decade, Bloomquist has are being held until the customer pays helped spearhead a world taxidermy in full. Others are racks Manning has competition that has been featured in bought over the years. The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker Big game hunting season is hectic, and The New York Times. but the work here continues year-round. As taxidermists fine-tuned their On April 15, bear season opens, which craft, the detail work and addition of is the same month turkey season habitat pedestals pushed it into the begins. There’s always a season for artistic realm, which brought in a wider something, and that includes local audience. hunters who go on safaris in Africa or “There’s always been a stigma about Australia and bring back exotic creataxidermy,” says Bloomquist. “And of tures. Batches of hides are sent in boxes course you have both men and women to a tannery in Kalispell; one contains a that love to hunt. But for the most part, New Zealand tahr, an Australia wallaby, around the United States, the men have a black bear, some river otters and an been the hunters and the women were African kudu. saying, ‘I don’t want that hanging on my The tannery re-hydrates the hides in wall.’ That attitude has changed a lot a pickle bath solution, shaves excess because of artistic compositions taxidermass beneath the hair and brushes them mists began to develop.” out and cleans them up. They’re The first anatomical forms were returned to the taxidermy shop about four months later, ready to be mounted, The work that Dale Manning did on this bighorn ram—shot by the taxidermist himself in Rock Creek a few years fiberglass. The newest models are polyurethane and can be sculpted to and generally returned to the owners, back—won him Best of Show and numerous other awards at the Montana state taxidermy competition. anatomical accuracy. Manning has stacks completed, within a year. In this shop, of supplier magazines that offer all kinds mounted deer go for $550; elk, $995. A Manning pulls out a sheep’s eye with a sclera of forms for mounting. On the shop’s walls you can black bear costs $595 with a closed mouth and $675 on, get the hair dryer and heat it up,” he says. “A lot of times you have to do it maybe three times. If you band—the dark detail around the iris. The white of see the creamy forms, with the muscles and lines of with an open one. the eye has veining in it. Even up close, you could deer but no antlers, looking like ghosts. The tanned hides can keep forever. Some let it sit too long it [can turn] the hair purple.” Hoffman polishes the mule deer’s antlers with mistake it for the real, dewy eye of an animal. A highSays Manning, “The industry has changed so clients—like the one who shot the coyote—just want a soft, tanned hide. If it’s going to be mounted, Mop & Glo. The taxidermied animal winds up end mountain lion eye is engineered with equally much that we’re now being looked at as more of an though, the hide has to be re-hydrated and stretched smelling like it just came out of a salon—flowery, convincing style. Shine a flashlight in it and it proj- art form instead of the psycho Norman Bates in the basement with his scary looking mounts around so it’s malleable enough to be put on a form and with a hint of chemicals. All of that mixes with the ects the eerie green glow of a cat’s eye in the dark. Taxidermy supply websites boast ever-evolving him.” musky scent of the shop’s tanned hides. sewn together. And that’s just the beginning. After five or so technologies such as liquid eyes, flexible models that Yet you only need to look at a room packed with On a recent fall afternoon, Tyler Hoffman is at the shop refurbishing a mule deer head from the deer are sewn onto their forms, the real work conform to the eye orbit, “expression enhancing” the evidence of dead things—antlers and heads and early 1900s. The owner’s great-grandfather shot the begins. Plaster of Paris rebuilds muscle where an ear paint colors and speckled eyes from Europe sold as hooves—to come away with the idea that taxiderdeer and the mount was passed down to him. Over attaches. Clay underneath the hide allows remolding Quantum VX Prestige with the claim that “only mists must be morbid or insensitive. Or both. Taking dead animals and resurrecting their bodies into a the years its cape became ragged, so the owner shot of the facial structure. The ear bud is reshaped and nature does it better.” lifelike illusion? What art seems stranger than that? his own mule deer and is having Hoffman replace pinked with paint to make it come alive. The nose is Manning gets it. “Maybe we should act weird the old skin and put the original rack back on the Dremeled so it looks like a real cavity, and painted and play the part for your story,” he jokes, then head. “It was actually kind of cool to tear that old in browns and grays, then clear-coated for a wet Stuffed animals mount apart to see how they used to do it,” Hoffman shimmer. Elmer’s Glue-like Mod Podge is used to Taxidermy comes from the Greek words taxis, adds, “It’s reality. If you want a little taste of reality says. Inside, he found artifacts of taxidermy’s past. It touch up the eye glands, giving them a porous look. which means movement, and derma, or skin. The and death, come to the taxidermy shop!” Still, taxidermists often are really just wildlife had the entire deer skull inside, bleached and Skin is tucked. Tear ducts are recreated. Then the practice goes back to ancient tribes from all corners screwed into a wooden frame. The neck was made eyes are carefully set inside the lids. of the globe that preserved animals for spiritual and geeks. They tend to love everything about animals Inside the work studio, Manning keeps a draw- hunting rituals. Later, nobles on great estates used and like to talk in detail about hunting. They get to from excelsior—wood slivers used for packing— er full of eyes. There are orbs for every kind of ani- preserved animals as status symbols. By the 1800s, know the ins and outs of habitat and anatomy and wrapped in string. tering. “Everything we see here is already dead,” he says. “It’s hard enough with chickens—especially for my wife who snuggles ours into their roost each night. When one dies, it’s a sad day.” He pauses. “But I guess you can’t anthropomorphize everything or you’d need therapy.”

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behavior. They like to make the dead seem beautiful and alive through the precision of their cosmetology. Customers have various reasons for getting animals mounted. In a recent issue of Montana Outdoors, the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks magazine, editor Tom Dickson explores what it is about mounting animals that appeals to some people. Surveys show that for most hunters, the trophy isn’t the top priority. It’s being out in nature, spending time with other hunters and obtaining meat that’s important. The trophy is an extension of that experience. Manning says that if you would have asked him 20 years ago what makes a person put a dead animal on the wall, he wouldn’t have known what to say. Decades into the business, he knows it’s a complicated answer. There are people more interested in the size and score than the experience, and there are others who see mounting a trophy Taxidermist Dale Manning finds a customer’s elk rack amid the dozens of racks adorning his shop. as a tribute to an animal that provided In the early 1990s, Dale added Big Game them food, a challenge and a connection to the rest business school for finance and economics, worked at another taxidermy shop, Taxidermy Unlimited, Connection, Ltd. to the title of his business. So many of nature. “It can be a chest-pounding thing for some peo- then at Bob Ward’s, and cultivated a bird-mounting of his bird customers were bringing in big game on ple,” Manning says, “but for others it’s probably business on the side. In 1988, he opened Custom the side that it made sense—though it makes for an unruly name. emotional. It’s preserving a memory of a hunt that Birdworks. When Manning first got into taxidermy, he says, He also married his wife, Jennifer, who hapmeans something to you. Maybe it’s your daughter’s it was a world of secrets. “Taxidermists wouldn’t pened to be vegetarian. first buck or your dog’s last pheasant retrieved.” “I’m not anti-meat,” she says. “I’m kind of a live- share information with anybody. They figured that if Once, he says, he caught one of his apprentices commenting on the underwhelming size of a cus- and-let-live girl. But I just felt like, if you’re going to they gave somebody a certain technique, they’d lose tomer’s elk. “I told him, ‘That guy’s a quadriplegic eat it, you better be willing to be part of the work to him.” Manning clearly doesn’t see it that way. Tyler and he blew on a straw to kill that elk—so now how process—or at least have a good understanding that Hoffman, his associate, and his two young apprendo you feel?’…This experience in a taxidermy shop meat doesn’t come from Safeway in cellophane.” She recalls one of their first dates when she was tices, Conner Jenkins, 18, and Lucas Hoffman, 20, is really different for everybody who walks through getting into the passenger side of Dale’s truck and and Tyler’s younger brother, are learning all the that door.” saw a severed duck head in the door jam. “I thought, tricks of his trade. Manning enjoys being a mentor. One recent day, the three workers are salting ‘Good grief! What have I gotten myself into?’ I didn’t ‘You have to have a vision’ the old steer. The chestnut hide takes up the entire understand it at first, not at all. But I started Dale Manning grew up in Missoula. He started hunting birds when he was 14. No one else in his fam- eating wild game a few months afterward, when salt table, which looks like a small, elevated sandbox ily hunted. When he wanted to get one of his ducks I understood a little bit better the idea of fair- filled with 1,000 pounds of fine mixing salt yellowed by blood. The men are on their knees rubbing salt mounted, it proved too expensive for him at $150 and chase hunting.” The Mannings have some taxidermy on their into every nook of the hide to make sure the salt will not a priority in his family’s budget. Then he found an ad in the back of Outdoor Life magazine for a corre- home walls, including a deer head, a turkey and a suck out any moisture and cure the hide for its trip spondence course through the Northwestern School couple of antelope, though they recently took them to the tannery. Manning watches them work for a down at the request of the real estate agent who was few seconds, smiling. “It usually doesn’t take three of Taxidermy and sent away for it. Every week he’d get a new lesson in the mail, trying to sell their home. Jennifer says she under- people to salt a hide,” he finally says, loud enough say, instructions on how to skin a squirrel. Two stands concerns people have about hunting and taxi- for them to hear. All three turn and give him an weeks later he’d receive another packet, perhaps this dermy. “There are those people that mount every- amused look. He’s screwing with them. They laugh. time on mounting fish. When he finished the easier thing they shoot, or who are [unethical],” she says. “That’ll be on the agenda for the employee meeting “But that’s not most people, not in my experience. on Monday morning,” he says. lessons, he apprenticed at Bitterroot Taxidermy. Jenkins started learning taxidermy six years ago. He originally wanted to go into wildlife biology, People I know enjoy hunting for being in the outhe says, but he was discouraged by the lack of jobs doors and the whole process… not just pulling He worked on his high school senior project with Manning as his mentor, and learned early the imporin the field. So he went to the University of Montana the trigger.”

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tance of covering your mistakes. When a load of birds fell out of a truck while he was going 70 on the highway, he was still able to piece together the broken tails and half-broken heads of several birds and win second place in the state’s professional taxidermy division. “It’s all a matter of adapting,” he says. “You learn to fix mistakes. You’ve got to be able to put things back together and make them look really good.” Statewide associations and online forums distribute plenty of taxidermy tips these days. At state, national and international conventions, taxidermists meet for competitions and perfect their craft. Buying the newfangled eyes is one thing, but just taxidermying an animal isn’t enough anymore. It has to be in action, atop some kind of scenery piece—a rock, or ice. It has to look like it’s about to take a breath. “Even if I tell you how to do it, even if I tell you everything I know, you as a person still have to be able to do it,” Manning says. “You have to have the mechanics to do it, the tools to do it and the artistic ability to do it—which is huge.” When Manning started competing in taxidermy, it was with birds. The cost in labor isn’t much if you have tools like mounting stands, scalpels, needles and thread. If you have no other work to do, you can put together a bird mount in a day for $15. Competitions are scored on artistic merit and anatomy, among other things. Judges are taxidermists who excel in that category. In 2001, Manning went to the National Taxidermy Convention in Columbia, Mo., and won North American Waterfowl Champion, North American Turkey Champion and National Taxidermist of the Year. He decided to go bigger. Manning’s friend John Ottman, a worldwide hunter whom he’s known since high school, went up to Canada on a hunt. Eskimo tribes are allowed a quota of polar bears by Canadian Fish & Game in order to manage them in certain areas, and, at that time, the ban on bringing polar bears into the U.S. had been lifted. Ottman took a bush plane to a far north hamlet called Holman. An Eskimo guide took him another 100 miles into a remote area with a nine-dog sled team. “There’s a quota, and out of 16 hunts only four were taken,” says Ottman. “Most of the other hunts are weathered out; they turn into ground blizzards or the ice starts to break and you just can’t travel. ... We were the last hunters…I was fortunate to get one.”

He and Manning are both sensitive to the fact recognition—and it did: They won the collective him to explain why he stopped competing on the says, smiling slyly. “And so then it’s like, ‘I’ll show you.’” that some people don’t like the idea of shooting a artists award and first place for large mammals. state level. “I’ve been competing for 40 years as the bird polar bear, although Ottman says he believes that Their bear mount also landed on the cover of A few years later, he bagged a large ram up Rock the experience, the information gathered and the Breakthrough, the taxidermy trade magazine edited guy,” he says. “Then I did the polar bear thing, Creek. The ram had been in rut so the meat was no economic benefit it has for Eskimo communities are by Larry Bloomquist, who has called it his favorite which blew everybody out of the water, because good, but Manning turned it into a stunning piece of I’m the bird guy.” He’d started competing with big taxidermy, not just because it’s lifelike but also because important. Back at Holman, after Ottman shot the cover of all the magazine’s issues. For Manning, that cover was a landmark, “kind game in 2005, but when his polar bear won the of the mechanics. The ram is leaping off a rock with polar bear, the Eskimos had a celebration and cooked the meat from the polar bear’s feet. The 30 of like being on the cover of Rolling Stone,” he says. world large mammal award, he felt challenged. “I only one foot planted on the base and the rest of its Manning is clearly proud of his wins, but was getting shit that I could only compete in big body, including its large horns, hanging to one side of large kits the size of duffel bags that they brought on the hunt were filled with fat from the hindquarters, he’s also modest. It takes three interviews to get game once, and that I got lucky with the bear,” he the center of gravity. It makes no sense, physics-wise, the tongue, the testicles, the liver, and until you know how Manning did it. the kidneys, which were dissected to The rock habitat is actually painted collect information about the bear. foam cast from real rock. (Manning’s Ottman says that a council of Eskimos perfection of that rock look—whether it sat with Canadian biologists and be mountain rock, barnacled sea rocks reviewed the information, monitoring or riverbed rocks—propelled him to mercury levels in the bears, among start a faux-rock-making business on the other considerations. side.) From the rock, steel tubing runs Ottman says that taxidermy gives up through the grounded leg and is him a naturalist’s look into the life and bent at all the joints up to the hip. At the anatomy of the animal. Memorialzing hip it goes into the middle of the body the experience is one part of it, but and then, in the middle of the body, it’s not about mounting a piece for bragthere’s a piece of one-by-four steel stock ging rights. that’s welded from there and runs into “I didn’t do the hunt just to say I got the front shoulder. a polar bear. I want to see the world “You have to have a vision,” he says. through the eyes of hunting. I want to “You can’t just mount a standing duck, hunt in ways that could support these put it on a piece of driftwood and expect small communities and capture good it to go win at a show. It’s gotta be susinformation about wildlife.” pended out, flying against the sky.” Taxidermying the polar bear took And here was a ram practically flyOttman, Manning and Hoffman at least ing. At the 2009 Montana state taxidermy 120 hours. A polar bear’s hide is typicalcompetition, the awards stacked up. ly so heavy that it takes that many people Manning won Best of Show from the to maneuver it off and on the form to judges. He won Taxidermist Choice, an give it a custom fit. And then they award voted on by his peers. He won the mounted it on a granite platform and People’s Choice from the viewing audimade a Plexiglas, resin and Styrofoam ence. He won the Foundation for North structure that emulated ice with the blue American Wild Sheep Award, Montana of the ocean shining through. Outfitters Guide Association Award and “The polar bear was fun,” says the Fish and Game Award. Because he Ottman, who says the cost of the mount was sitting at the back of the room, he was comparable to that of a mid-sized had to keep coming up for every award. car. “It turned into a cult. We had books After a while, he asked Tyler Hoffman to on polar bears and pictures. It was go in his stead so he could leave. insane. But Dale’s incredibly talented, “It was weird,” he says now. “I won and so is Tyler. I’m an average taxiderabout every award that you could win at mist…Dale knows what it takes to make the show—and it was embarrassing. It it perfect.” was out of my control.” In 2007, Manning and Tyler Pressed about why he thinks that Hoffman traveled to the world taxiram got so much attention, he takes a dermy championships in Reno, where breath. about 20 countries were represented, “A lot of thought went into it,” he from Europe, Australia and North finally says, smiling. America. Manning and Hoffman brought After mounting a century-old mule deer rack onto a customer’s new deer mount, Tyler Hoffman applies gel to the polar bear, hoping it would get some make the deer’s hair lie just right. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

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The irony of corn smut is almost as delicious as the flavor. It’s a multi-billion-dollar agricultural pest that’s more valuable than the crop it destroys. But if you’re a factory farmer with an infected cornfield and no infrastructure, market or stomach for moldy, grossly disfigured corn plants, you might as well plow the whole field under. And they do. Corn smut has many names, one of which means raven shit in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. Some call it Mexican truffle or Aztec caviar, but it goes most often by huitlacoche (hweet-lacoach-ay). Fresh, it can taste like the blend of mushroom and corn that it is. When the specimen is old, or from a can, it blackens like squid ink and thickens like flour and has a dark fungal earthiness with a hint of the sea. Corn smut grows where corn plants are damaged, such as by insects or hail. Spores of the fungus Ustilago maydis find their way in to the developing corn kernels, where they grow into a fungal mass called mycelium. When it’s time for the mycelium to flower and make smut babies, the kernels swell with millions of immature spores. Each kernel can grow as big as a golf ball, and together several neighboring kernels will form a tumor-like cluster that swells and bursts through the corn husks. At first sight of the ol’ porn on the cob, most people probably don’t think, “Yum, a delicacy.” More likely it’s “Ew, nasty!” It looks like something that clearly needs to be thrown away. Of course, that’s a common first reaction to blue cheese, kimchi and select other specialty items that look absolutely disgusting but are actually incredibly delicious. While blue cheese is a combination of processed milk and fungus, corn smut is a blend of fungus and plant. In prime specimens of corn smut, in which the kernels are young, firm and intact, you can clearly taste both elements. The texture is firm, a little stringy and moist, like a spinach quiche that hasn’t quite cooled. Mycologist Larry Evans describes the taste as “olives and oysters.” Evans, who’s managed to put most every culinary mushroom on earth in his mouth, says corn smut is one of his favorites. He has favorite places in Mexico in which to eat it.

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silver grey kernels from a cob and separating them, I put them in a skillet with olive oil on low heat. I placed thin slices of venison in the skillet among those scallop-like sacks of proto-mold spore. I stirred, making sure the meat and mushroom cooked on all sides, and then added chopped onions and garlic, followed a few minutes later with chopped tomatoes and, finally, chopped chili peppers. I used roasted green chilies, but chipotle or red chili would also work—anything with a soft, back-of-the-tongue fire. I ate it like stew, but it would be great in tortillas, too. As I happily digested my meal, Larry Evans returned my phone call. His was the first opinion I’d sought regarding smut safety. He told me that smut fungus has killed more people than any other mushroom. In addition to corn, close relatives grow on wheat, oats and other grains. In the early 1900s, a plague of exploding thrashing machinery took a huge number of farmers. The explosions were fueled by smut dust, which is highly combustible when dry. The dust is thought to have been ignited by static electricity in the cylinders of the thrashing machines, after being inhaled by the carburetors. During the summer of 1914 alone, 300 grain-thrashing machines exploded Photo by Ari LeVaux or burned in the Pacific Northwest. “They’d hit a patch,” Evans says, “knock Evans and left a message. Then I called my local ham- up a cloud of dust, come back around and boom!” And now there’s a corn smut boom of a different burger joint, which serves a great huitlacoche burgsort, as foodies are smitten with smut the way they er, and asked for advice. “Just cook it however, man,” said the guy who once fell for heirloom tomatoes. Tracey Vowell used to be managing chef at the answered the phone. Rick Bayless restaurant Topolobampo, in Chicago, “But,” I said, “I mean, it looks a little nasty.” “Cut off the gross parts, cut it up and sauté it like where she smutted everything from tortes to enchiladas. She left to begin a decades-long quest to grow a mushroom.” “But,” I asked, “is there other stuff that looks like the stuff. Nowadays, she inoculates her corn via syringe and produces more than a 1,000 pounds of corn smut that actually isn’t and can poison you?” “No, bro. If it looks like smut that’s what it is. It’s corn smut a year, supplying, among other places, her everywhere. I got some at the Fruit Basket on 4th former restaurant. While Vowell’s making good money selling smut Street the other day.” at many times the value of the corn that’s hosting it, “They sell corn smut at the Fruit Basket?” “No. I was buying corn and I saw some on an ear. her Midwestern neighbors continue to destroy fields I was like, ‘Sweet!’ I brought it home and sautéed it of that same delicious and bizarre cash crop. That’s a with onions, garlic and green chile, bro. It was good.” shame. Of all the uses for corn, including animal This gave me the confidence to begin playing feed, corn syrup and car fuel, I think I love corn smut with my smut. After carefully removing six infected the most. Much of the fresh corn smut consumed in the states comes from Mexico and goes primarily to restaurants. Finding it fresh retail is difficult. And eating it from a can is barely worth it. But if you live in a region where corn is grown, there’s probably smut closer than you think. Some friends and I grew a big patch of blue corn on a plot of borrowed land this year, and sure enough we found about ten infected ears. Somehow, I was nominated to eat smut. I’ve had it before, and I know that its nutty, deep flavors are pleasing to me. But facing the fungus in raw form, I wasn’t sure how to proceed. I called

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nibllin’ a Cherry Cheese Danish. Or order any one of our delicious fruit pies with a dozen dinner rolls for Thanksgiving. Bernice’s…a tradition on Thanksgiving tables around Missoula since 1978.

Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway (across from courthouse) • 728-8900 Featuring over 25 sandwich selections, 20 bagel varieties, & 20 cream cheese spreads. Also a wide selection of homemade soups, salads and desserts. Gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, and frappes. Ample seating; free wi-fi. Free downtown delivery (weekdays) with $10.00 min. order. Call ahead to have your order ready for you! Open 7 days a week. Voted one of top 20 bagel shops in country by internet survey. $-$$

Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a “biga” (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Beer & Wine available. $-$$

Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 November brings a chill in the air and a desire for PUMPKIN! Bernice’s is rockin’ out Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Pies just in time for Thanksgiving. But that ain’t all. Enjoy a warm cup of joe on a chilly Fall mornin’ while

Big Sky Drive In 1016 W. Broadway 549-5431 Big Sky Drive In opened June 2nd 1962. We feature soft serve ice cream, shakes, malts, spins, burger, hot dogs, pork chop sandwiches and breaded mushrooms all made to order. Enjoy our 23 shake and malt flavors or the orange twist

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ice cream. Drive thru or stay and enjoy your food in our outdoor seating area. Lunch and dinner, seven days a week. $-$$ Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St., Suite 200 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 2. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty. Blue Canyon Kitchen 3720 N. Reserve 541-BLUE (adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn) www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com We offer creatively-prepared American cooking served in the comfortable elegance of their lodge restaurant featuring unique dining rooms. Kick back in the Tavern; relish the cowboy chic and culinary creations in the great room; visit with the chefs and dine in the kitchen or enjoy the fresh air on the Outdoor Patio. Parties and special events can be enjoyed in the Bison Room. Winter Hours: 4pm - 9 pm Seven Days a Week. $$-$$$

the 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. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 39 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Claim Jumper 3021 Brooks • 728-0074 Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Come in between 7-8 am for our Early Bird Breakfast Special: Get 50% off any breakfast menu item! Or Join us for Lunch and Dinner. We feature CJ’s Famous Fried Chicken, Delicious Steaks, and your Favorite Pub Classics. Breakfast from 7am-11am on Weekdays and 7am-2pm on Weekends. Lunch and Dinner 11am9pm Sun-Wed and 11am-10pm Thurs-Sat. Ask your Server about our Players Club! Happy Hour in our lounge M-F 4-6 PM. $-$$$ Cold Stone Creamery Across from Costco on Reserve by TJ Maxx & Ross • 549-5595 Cold Stone Creamery offers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes, Shakes, and Smoothies the Way You Want It. Come in for our weekday specials. Get Gift Cards any time. Remember, it's a great day for ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. $-$$ Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. • 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery service within a 3 mile radius. Double Front Chicken 122 W. Alder 543-6264 Number of years ago Double Front was built, 101. Number of years it’s been cooking chicken,

75. Number if years in the Herndon family, 49. Always getting that perfect chicken dinner, timeless. Come find out why we are rule of the roost. Always the best, Double Front Chicken. $-$$ Family Dental Group Southgate Mall 541-2886 Do you have a flex plan or dental benefit with funding that expires on December 31st? You are not alone. A lot of people wait until December to try and schedule dental appointments. Unfortunately, at year end many patients forfeit their unused benefits because no more appointments are available. The last few weeks of the year are often fully booked. Flathead Lake Brewing Company of Missoula 424 N. Higgins 542-3847 www.flbcofmissoula.com Known for their “Bar Burgers” a masterpiece of deliciousness; Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula is unfiltered sophistication atop the skyline of Missoula Montana. Downtown or Uptown, any way you look at it, Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula is your best destination for great food, wine and spirits. Come on in and join us. We can't wait to see you. Cheers!!! $-$$ 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. MTH 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-8pm. $-$$

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HAPPIESTHOUR Jazz night at Brooks and Browns Atmosphere: On a recent Tuesday night, Brooks and Browns has the sedate vibe of your average hotel bar. The lighting isn’t quite dim and the air is thick with the swagger of blues guitar and the juniper scent of Tanqueray. The place is more getaway than downtown destination. A seat at the bar prompts a little light chatter with the bartender, Arlin. He says jazz night—now about two months old—is usually pretty busy here, with 30 to 35 customers. Summer was hopping, with music on the patio and listeners on blankets in the grass. Tonight, it feels more like something from a noir novel.

Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 541-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted cage free chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm $-$$

Who you’re listening to: Ruthie Dada has the kind of smoky, deep, haunting voice you’d expect to hear in a speakeasy in the 1920s. Her accompanist, guitarist Chris Duparri, plays soft, dark riffs that are almost folky. It’s country jazz, or maybe Western blues. They cover “I Wanna Be Like You,” King Louie’s famed jazz anthem from Disney’s The Jungle Book. Duparri plays slow, Dada sings seductively. You love every minute of it.

Harry David's 2700 Paxson Plaza Suite H 830-3277 www.harrydavidsbar.com Entertainment 7 nights a week! Live Bands Friday and Saturday. Karaoke Sun, Mon, Tues. WTF Wednesdays (TBA and Drink Specials). Daily Food Specials plus Breakfast on Weekends. (Grill Hours 11-9 M-F and 10-9 Sat & Sun) $-$$

What you’re drinking: Top-shelf martinis. They aren’t the $3 fare you get at the Badlander during Sunday Jazz Martini Night, but the pour is worth the extra squeeze on your wallet. For $6.50 you can get the Yellow Rattler,

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a bar specialty made with Tanqueray, sweet vermouth and orange juice. Take a glance at the discount menu too. Happy hour and jazz night overlap here, from 6 to 7 p.m., so you can get $4 well martinis and feel just as classy at two-thirds the price. Who you’re with: The bartender, the musicians, a few hotel guests. Best recommendation, though, is to bring a date. Nothing says romance like a martini glass, a late-night appetizer and Dada’s voice. Tuesday night never felt so good. Where to find it: In the basement of the Holiday Inn Downtown At The Park, 200 S. Pattee St. Jazz Night lasts from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. —Alex Sakariassen

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Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula's best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$

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Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. • 532-2056 Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Warm up your chilly nights with our Hot Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. We have Classic French Onion Soup and hearty Bison chili made in house daily. Fall in love with our Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf-stuffed with crispy Daily’s bacon and cheddar cheese, served with cheddar mashed potatoes and corn. And finish the best meal in town with our New Orleans style Bread Pudding with warm caramel sauce and Big Dipper vanilla bean Ice cream. We still have Happy Hour from 4-7 every day and on game days we offer wings specials and all your favorite local micro-brews. Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? nside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula. Hunter Bay Coffee and Sandwich Bar First Interstate Center • 101 East Front St hunterbay.com • 800.805.2263 Missoula’s local roaster since 1991 - now open downtown in the First Interstate Center! Stop by for hand-crafted gourmet coffees and espressos plus madefrom-scratch, healthy sandwiches and soups. Enjoy the sunshine from our patio! Free Wi-Fi and Free Parking in the upper deck lot. Open Monday through Saturday. Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins • 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We're the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Stop by & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we'll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$ Iza Asian Restaurant 529 S. Higgins • 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com All our menu items are made from scratch, featuring dishes from Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Nepal, and Malaysia. Extensive tea menu. Missoula's Original Bubble Teas. Beer, Wine and Sake available. Join us in our Asian themed dining room for a wonderful IZA experience. Jazz Wednesdays starting at 7pm. Lunch 11:30-3:00, Happy Hour 3-6, Dinner 5-10. Late night happy hour 9-10pm. $-$$ Jakers 3515 Brooks St. • www.jakers.com Every occasion is a celebration at Jakers. Enjoy our two for one Happy Hour throughout the week in a fun, casual atmosphere. Hungry? Try our hand cut steaks, small plate menu and our vegetarian & gluten free entrees. For reservations or take out call 721-1312. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve • 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$

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Le Petit Outre 129 S. 4th West • 543-3311 Twelve thousand pounds of oven mass…Bread of integrity, pastry of distinction, yes indeed, European hand-crafted baked goods, Pain de Campagne, Ciabatta, Cocodrillo, Pain au Chocolat, Palmiers, and Brioche. Several more baked options and the finest espresso available. Please find our goods at the finest grocers across Missoula. Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-2, Monday-Friday 7-6. $ The Mustard Seed Asian Café Southgate Mall • 542-7333 Contemporary Asian Cuisine served in our all-new 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. $$-$$$

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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. $-$$ Paul’s Pancake Parlor 2305 Brooks • 728-9071 (Tremper’s Shopping Center) Check out our home cooked lunch and dinner specials or try one of 17 varieties of pancakes. Our famous breakfast is served all day! Monday is all you can eat spaghetti for $8.50. Wednesday is turkey night with all of the trimmings for $7.75. Eat in or take-out. M-F 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-4pm. $–$$. 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. $$-$$$

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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! 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! $-$$ Sean Kelly’s Empire Grill 130 W. Pine St. 542-1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for lunch & dinner. Featuring brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11-2pm. Serving international & Irish pub fare. Full bar, beer, wine, martinis. $-$$ 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. $-$$ NOT JUST SUSHI Sushi Hana Downtown offering a new idea for your dining experience. Meat, poultry, vegetables and grain are a large part of Japanese cuisine. We also love our fried comfort food too. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Corner of Pine & Higgins. 549-7979. $$–$$$ Taco Del Sol 422 N. Higgins 327-8929 Stop in when you're in the neighborhood. We'll do our best to treat you right! Crowned Missoula's best lunch for under $6. Mon.-Sat. 1110 Sun 12-9. Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 • tacosano.net Once you find us you'll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ Uptown Diner 120 N. Higgins 542-2449 Step into the past at this 50's style downtown diner. Breakfast is served all day. Daily Lunch Specials. All Soups, including our famous Tomato Soup, are made from scratch. Voted best milkshakes in Missoula for 14 straight years. Great Food, Great Service, Great Fun!! Sun - Wed 83pm, Thurs - Sat 8-8pm $-$$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$ YoWaffle Yogurt 216 W. Main St. • 543-6072 (Between Thai Spicy and The Shack) www.yowaffle.com Let YoWaffle host your next birthday party! YoWaffle is a self-serve frozen yogurt and Belgian waffle eatery that offers 10 continuously changing flavors of yogurt, over 60 toppings, as well as gluten free cones and waffles, coffee and a selection of cold beverages. Build it your “weigh” at 42 cents per oz. for most items. Open 7 days a week. Sun-Thurs 11 AM to 11 PM, Fri 11 AM to Midnight, Sat. 10 AM to Midnight. Free WiFi. Loyalty punch cards and gift cards available. UMONEY accepted. Like us on facebook.

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The Humane Society of Western Montana is collecting books through the end of October for its first Neu-ter-U book sale going on Nov. 1–15. The money raised will go to the spay/neuter fund. Bring books to the shelter. 5930 Hwy. 93 S. La America Programa de Ingles (LAPDI) presents images from the U.S. and Mexico Drug War in the University Center atrium. The images are graphic in nature but not nearly as offensive as the war itself. Free.

Blood drives in Superior, MT are better than the ones in Inferior, ND. Be a part of greatness, donate on the corner of Brooklyn and 5th Ave. E. 1–5PM. Call 822–4520 to make an appointment. I can’t believe it is butter that Tibetan monk Lama Paljor uses to create such pretty things. FVCC, Arts and Technology Building, large community meeting room. Free. Learn about available child care scholarships from Child Care Resources, with up to $2,756 available per month. 8–5 PM. Free. childcareresources.org. Talk transit with the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, which meets the first Thu. of every month. Join them at 10 AM at the Missoula Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine. Have you always wanted to eat at Freemo’s Pizza for free? Here’s your chance. The AniMeals Holiday Food Drive Kick-Off Party will take place from 11 AM until close of business. Bring in pet food or an animal–themed item and eat free at the buffet.

Beards, butterflies and deep knee–bends: a recipe for greatness. New Orleans guitarist Anders Osborne performs with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Wilma Theater Thu., Nov. 3, at 8 PM. $22. Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s.

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Hit up the Blood Mobile while you hit up the ATM at the First Interstate Bank in Kalispell. It’s like ab asino lanam, with those people, am I right? 11–2PM. Emilio Gonzalez Ferrin, professor of Arabic and Islamic thought at the University of Seville in Spain, presents Al-Andalus: East in the West from noon to 1 PM in Stone Hall Rm. 303. In the evening the topic is The Arab Awakening. 7–9 PM. Gallagher Business Building Rm. 123. Free.

nightlife Gourmet Pancake Dinner/ Fundraiser? Umm, yes, please. The Montana A Capella Society may just sing during your supper when they host this most delectable event. Corvallis United Methodist Church. 5–7 PM. Free will donation.

Hold onto your trucker hats Missoula, ‘cause the Badlander’s got a new dance party in town. It’s called Prehab, and it’s bound to make you go bonkers on the dancefloor with sets of hip hop and electronic music from local DJs Kris Moon, Vyces and Hotpantz, plus $1 wells & $1 Pabst from 9 PM to midnight. $2, or free with a promo coupon. Barcode your booty under the spell of bangin’ beats courtesy of Portland, Ore.’s Boy Eats Drum Machine, a one-man act that incorporates turntablism with live instrumentation and a post-rock and hip hop influence, starting at 9 PM. Locals The Magpies and Vera open. $5.

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Jonathan Spyer is a journalist, author, researcher and lecturer, specializing in the areas of Israeli strategy, Lebanon and Syria. He presents The Syrian Uprising: Succeeding or Stagnating? from noon to 1 PM in Stone Hall Room 303. He also presents Israel, Iran and the Arab Upheavals: A Strategic Overview of the Middle East at 7 PM in University Center Room 330. Join the Darby and Hamilton Libraries during their fall yard cleanup at Emma’s House,

find out about volunteer positions. UM Law Building, lower foyer. 4–6 PM. Free. The UM Women’s Resource Center hosts the Take Back the Night March, which begins at the Grizzly Bear statue on the UM campus with a silent candle light vigil and ends with a rally at Caras Park. 4:15 PM. Missoula Calligraphers Guild and the Montana Natural History Center team up for a show which combines calligraphy and prose to describe the natural world. 4:30–6:30 PM. Free. The Fallen Unveiling Memorial Campus.

Soldier Memorial will take place at Row on the UM The memorial is

Keith Levi presents Ellipsoids at Computer Central. What are they? Why an exploration of primordial formations of course. 136 E. Broadway, Ste. 1. 5–7:30 PM. Free. Monte Dolack goes to France and paints what he saw on his trip. Come see what he saw at the Monte Dolack Gallery. 5–8 PM. Free. Apothecary Esthetics hosts Giving Voice to the Land, a collection of plein air paintings by Bob Rummel, inspired by the land itself. 200 E. Pine St. 5–8 PM. Free. Follow the trail of pixie dust to Walking Stick Toys and discover what Magical Fairy First Friday is all about (hint: fairy face painting, fairy food market, snacks and crafts). 829 S. Higgins Ave. 5–8 PM. Free.

Que Bueno! The Downtown Dance Collective has weekly classes in Intermediate Spanish Dance. Castanets? Yes. Skirt work? Yes. Advanced heel work? Que usted lo sepa! 5:45–7PM.

Fact: this sounds awesome. Primrose Montessori Preschool students will share their imaginative maps to curious places at the Mercantile Deli. 119 S. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free.

Prodigal gal Kristi Neumann returns to Montana from Nashville and performs at the Bitter Root Brewery. She is the real deal. Check it. 6-8:30 PM. Free.

Satori Massage presents a First Friday triple–threat with Eventyr Woodworking, Hummingbird Designs and Jennifer Junipers Soaps. Enter to win a massage while you’re scoping out the jewelry, jewelry boxes and soaps. 240 N. Higgins Ave., #12. 5–8 PM. Free.

Get a rub down on the cheap from someone besides Grandma Billy when the UM Physical Therapy Student Association offers massages. $12 for 20 minutes, $20 for 40 minutes. 6–9 PM. Call for an appointment, 243–4753. Leisure suit plus beer goggles not r e q u i r e d : Tr i v i a l B e e r s u i t , Missoula’s trivia night for the layperson, begins with sign ups at 7:30 PM and trivia shortly thereafter at the Lucky Strike Bar & Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave. Includes prizes like a $50 bar tab, and trivia categories that change weekly. Free. Email Katie at kcgt27@gmail.com. Storyhill brings their indy/ acoustic tuneage and harmonies to the Missoula Winery. 7:30 PM. Spin yourself right round, baby, at the Turning the Wheel Adult Tapestry Series, where improvisational expression with your voice and body will make you more alive than dead. Downtown Dance Collective. 16 and up. 7:30–9PM. $8. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will bust out the Stones’ Sticky Fingers in its entirety. Funny, I don’t remember all that saxophone being in there. With guest Anders Osborne. 8 PM. Wilma Theater. $22.

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During the month of November Tom Melhuse will be displaying his spif–a–riffic landscape paintings made with acrylics and pastels at Bernice’s Bakery. 5–8 PM. Anybody see a camera around here? Storyhill brings their acoustic tendencies and vocal harmonies to the Missoula Winery Thu., Nov. 3, at 7:30 PM. $15.

Northern Lights kick it out down at the Sunrise Saloon, come kick it out with them. 9 PM. Free. Missoula Homegrown Stand–up Comedy at the Union Club might be so funny you’ll forget to laugh, which is good, right? Sign–up at 9:30 PM if you’re funnier than Chris Tucker. Free. 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. Things have changed and so can you! Check out Dead Hipster Dance Party at its new location: Sean Kelly’s. Party starts at 10 PM, and oh lordy, there are $1 well drinks until midnight. $3. Check out deadhipster.com. Zoograss ingenues the Josh Clinger Trio and Jesse Driscoll will demonstrate what Zoograss is at the Top Hat. 10 PM. $3.

Ravalli County’s children’s advocacy center. Bring your rakes, trowels and gloves, good people. 9 AM. Call 821–4771 or 363–1670 to sign–up. Help Between the Worlds raise funds for Montana Integrative Therapies, which secures funding for non–allopathic therapies for those in hospice care and the chronically ill, during the Psychic Fair, which will offer tarot, astrology, palm and past life readings and more. Between the Worlds. 205 W. Main St. Hamilton. 2-9 PM. 363–2969. Jen Du Toit’s print collection, “Seventeen Buttons” will be on display at the Buttercup Market and Cafe for the month of November. A reception will be held from 3–5 PM. Free. Learn how you can lend a hand to the wronged by attending the Montana Innocence Project’s open house, where you can

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dedicated to Montana soldiers who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 5 PM. gratefulnationmontana.com.

nightlife Sam Berry displays large–scale woodcuts illustrating American values at Zoo City Apparel. 5 PM. Free. Marc Moss presents Mirrors, which uses aging, rusted metal to create custom mirrors because he likes the way it looks. Finally, a legit reason to do something. Upcycled. 517 S. Higgins. 5 PM. Free. Lucas Grossi’s photographs will be on display throughout November at Butterfly Herbs. 5 PM. Free. The Ewam Buddhists Center’s Tibetan Store will have nifty Tibetan goods for your perusal, as well as chai and happenings. Located above Meadowsweet Herbs. 5–7:30 PM.

Check out Matt O’Connor’s outsy–doorsy watercolors at the Dana Gallery from 5–8 PM. Terra Parchen presents Earth and Stone, a collection of necklaces and earrings made with hammered metal, wire and semi–precious stones, at The Tides Gallery inside Bathing Beauties Beads. 5–8 PM. Free. Jade Markus’s organic collage show If Not Now, When? will be on display at the Missoula AIDS Council throughout November. 5–8 PM. Free. Betty’s Divine has Dave Phenegar’s works in Abstract Expressionism on display. The works are mounted on painted Styrofoam as opposed to standard framing. Kids these days. 521 S. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. This one is for the ladies and lovers of art. Leslie Van Stavern Millar’s exhibition Ideal Girls, Ideal Women is a series of gouache paintings on rag paper that provides socially correct guidance for young lasses. Brink Gallery. 5–8 PM. Free.

Seeley Lake photog Juan de Santa Anna presents Up from the Earth...dust back to mud, an exhibition of photographs chronicling Montana rodeos. The Artists’ Shop. 5–8 PM. Free. The Rocky Mountain Photo Club presents Art in the Bar. Of course, we all interpret art differently. For me, art in the bar involves lost clothing and my forehead cut open by a ceiling fan. Come see RMPC’s interpretation. Union Club. 5 PM. Free. El 3–Oh! brings more gypsy jazz stylings to the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery. Now with more fire! 5–8 PM. Free. Not a superspy, but a silversmith. Haddon Hufford: Silversmith, that is! OK, I’m done. Come see Hufford’s modern silversmithing projects at the MAM, with a talk given by the artist at 7 PM. 5–8 PM. Free. Brian Murphy displays his stippling pen and ink works at the Prudential Montana Real Estate offices. 314 N. Higgins Ave. 5–8 PM. Free. The MAM hosts a Dog’s Journey: A 20 Year Survey by artist Rick Bartow. This nationally touring collection covers 1991–2011 and focuses on Bartow’s 2D work. 5–8 PM. Free. There’s a Farmers and Crafters Market in Stevensville for every time and season. Get your goods every Saturday morning from 9 AM–1 PM, First Fridays 5–9 PM, and Wednesday evenings, 4–7 PM. The Rock Bottom Gallery at the Top Hat presents Big, New Drawings by Jason Bohman. How big? How new? Find out for yourself from 5–9 PM. Free. Montana Art and Framing presents Walter Hook Revisited, an exhibition and sale of watercolors, oils and collages. 709 Ronan St. 5–9 PM. Free.

Library. Stevensville. 6–7:30 PM. Free. Childbloom guitar students will play “Eruption” for two hours, or not, at Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat. 6–8PM. Free. Come see the work of Marguerite Walz at the River’s Mist Gallery of Fine Art in Stevensville. She works in acrylics, mosaics and woodcuts. 6-9 PM. free. Keith Benjamin makes the usual unusual at FrontierSpace with his sculptural installation Something West. 6–9 PM. free. The ZACC hosts the comingout party for Missoula’s biannual art magazine 30 Days In. The magazine is created by local homeless artists. The event features readings, performances and music. Copies of the magazine will be for sale as well. 6 PM. Free. Let me have your attention for a moment: the Bitterroot Accidental Theatre Company invites you to the cuss–filled David Mamet farce, November. Leave the kids at home as this show is rated “M” for really flippin’ Mature. South Valley Family and Child Center. 515 Madison. 7 PM. $10. Will Canadian classical quartet Quartetto Gelato rock Canadian tuxedos when they perform? Head to the O’Shaughnessy Center to find out. 7:30 PM. $27. whitefishtheatreco.org. The UM Symphony Orchestra Home from Tour Concert will end with a lot of tearful explanations and/or platitudes like “What happens in Washugal stays in Washugal.” University Theatre. 7:30 PM. $11/$6 seniors/$5 students. You’re probably old of you don’t know who Jack’s Mannequin

is. Here’s a quick explanation from a Youtube commentator concerning one of the band’s songs: “Reminds me of when One Tree Hill was all about 3 things:- Basketball, Love and Music. No-one loved their music as much as Peyton did.” 7:30 PM. Wilma Theater. $23. Fishbowl Friday at the Lucky Strike Sports Bar in the Five Valley Bowling Center will give you the courage to get your karaoke on with Kaleidoscope. 8 PM to close. Don’t tell Bob Willis that the Country Kings will be stealing his crown down at the Eagles Lodge all, night, long. 8 PM. Free. Maer Seibert presents The Art of Sustainability Campaigning an art show at the Press Box. Who knew? 7–10 PM. Free. Gobble down beats and rhymes to help stamp out famine when the Palace hosts Hip Hop Vs. Famine, which features hip hop from California’s Diamond The Mythicalifornian, plus locals Traffic Jam and Sam Cam & Enkrypted, at 9 PM. $5, with $1 off cover for the donation of one non-perishable food item, or $2 off the cover for donating two non-perishable food items. Also, all proceeds go to Oxfam International. Let your proboscis probe around for the wobbly bass when the BassFace Krew hosts another installment of Fishbowl Friday, which features bass heavy electronic music from locals Ilegitimate Children, Ebola Syndrome and Kid Traxiom, starting at 9 PM. Free, with a $5 fishbowl drink special and free turkey all night.

Werner Will reads from his memoir From the Oder to the Bitterroot. Fact and Fiction. 5:30. Free. The Art of Building photography exhibit chronicles the building of two Habitat for Humanity homes constructed in Missoula over the past year. A&E Architects. 222 N. Higgins. 5:30–8 PM. Free. Big doin’s down at the Clay Studio of Missoula this month when students, members and artists show off their earthen wares of many shapes and sizes. The show lasts until Nov. 18. Reception from 5:30–9:30 PM. Free. Release your inner Gaelic warrior when Celtic Knot plays jigs, reels and other Irish/Scottish folk music at the North Valley Public

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If horny is the feelin’ then the Rustic Hut is the place to call, especially when local music artists Wild Coyote rock the joint. 9 PM. Free. Mudfoot and The Dirty Souls aren’t allowed in my Mee Maw’s house, cuz they nazty, but they can classically rock out at Harry David’s Bar all they like. 9 PM. Free. Webster’s Dictionary defines a hoedown as: A NFR Party with The Country Boogie Boys at the Sunrise Saloon. Who am I to argue with a dictionary? 9 PM. Free. The Union Club hosts Zeppo, MT tonight, not Cash for Junkers. Seriously, Zeppo MT is the band playing at the Union Club. 9 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. Old sods Wartime Blues host a CD release party with their fine pals Butter at the Top Hat. 10 PM. $5/$8 for 18 plus.

SATURDAY

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The Missoula Fencing Association Booster Club is looking for yards to rake (preferably for elderly or health-challenged folks). Missoula’s finest young fencers would like sponsors to support them during the Stab-ALeaf Rake-A-Thon. Call Laura at 251–4623. The Hip Hop Workshop at the Downtown Dance Collective will be bustin’ come afternoon time, with classes for peeps twelve and up. For class times and costs, please check out dev.ddcmontana.com.

First off, FTC. Second, the Can the Cats food drive competition is underway. It’s simple, Missoula collects more food than Bozeman and we win. Since they don’t even pave the streets in Bozeman this should be easy. Bring canned food or monetary donations to the Griz game or the Missoula Food Bank, as well as a myriad of other drop–off points located on campus and around town. Nov. 5–19. missoulafoodbank.org. The Bitterroot Vietnam Veterans are hosting a good times and great oldies dinner at the Bedford Building, with food from Cafe Firenza, music, dancing and, possibly, a bit of exaggerating. Proceeds go to the Ravalli County Veteran’s Monument.

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$25. Tickets available at Chapter One Bookstore. Call Keith at 375–9069. The Heirloom Project wants you to live better, eat better and be rad so head to their Heirloom Winter Marketplace at the Ceretana Granery and pick up some good old goodies for eating and such. 801 Sherwood. 10–12 PM. Bring your baby Cages and Travoltas to Face Off! for a creative portraiture class using paper, paint and, obviously, imagination. $20. ZACC. 235 N. 1 St. W. Call 549–7555 to register. Living Art of Montana’s latest offering in their Creativity for

Life series is called Balanced Beauty and is led by Beth Jaffe. Warehouse Mall. 725 W. Alder. Ste. #17. livingartofmontana.org. China Woods shows off Susie Miller’s Tribal Road Show with its handmade wares from the world o’er [baskets, mats, carvings] and 15% of their sales go to the Missoula Food Bank. 11–5 PM. Help Between the Worlds raise funds for Montana Integrative Therapies which secures funding for non–allopathic therapies for those in hospice care and the chronically ill, during the Psychic Fair, which will offer tarot, astrology, palm and past life readings and more. Between the Worlds. 205 W. Main St. Hamilton. 2-9 PM. 363–2969.

Anything goes at Outside the Lines!, an introspective painting class led by Maggie Logan. Boba Fett in a negligee? We’ll see. $25. ZACC. 235 N. 1st St. W. Call 549–7555.

nightlife It’s Non–Profit Night at Tenspoon Vineyard, and this week’s beneficiary is Women’s Voices for the Earth. Drink wine. Help out. Drink more. Be more helpful. I know you got this. 5–9 PM. Free. See some jazz on the run down at the Bitter Root Brewery when the duo Forever Growing stretches the definition of forever to the limit. 6–8:30 PM. Free.

SPOTLIGHT big ideal

WHO: Leslie Van Stavern Miller WHERE: The Brink Gallery WHEN: Reception Fri., Nov. 4, 5–8 PM. Exhibition through Nov. 26 HOW MUCH: Free

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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 from 7–9:30 PM at The Grange Hall in Hamilton, 1436 South 1st St. Call Clem at 961-4949.

Foot–stomping fun for the whole darn family will be had at the Flathead Valley Senior Center contra dance. 7:30–10:30 PM. $7 for individual/$5 college and high school students/$15 per family. Don’t tell Bob Willis that the Country Kings will be stealing his crown down at the Eagles Lodge all, night, long. 8 PM. Free.

The works in the exhibition are created with gouache, a type of paint that consists of pigments suspended in water, much like watercolors. There is often a white chalk pigment added to the gouache as well. This creates more opaque and deeper colors than traditional watercolors. Millar applies the gouache to rag paper. As the name implies, rag paper is made up of cotton rather than wood fibers.

WHAT: Ideal Girls, Ideal Women

Let me have your attention for a moment: The Bitterroot Accidental Theatre Company invites you to the cuss–filled David Mamet farce, November. Leave the kids at home as this show is rated ‘M’ for really flippin’ Mature. South Valley Family and Child Center. 515 Madison. 7 PM. $10.

To celebrate civic engagement the Montana Repertory Theatre joins forces with Forward Montana Foundation for a staged reading of selections from The Best Man, by historian and political gadfly Gore Vidal, at the Crystal Theatre, 550 S. Higgins at 7:30 with reception to follow. Dress according to the era! $20/$10 students with ID.

Type “ideal girl” or “ideal women” into the internet and you’ll find zero surprises. Of course there are plenty of choice celebrity skin shots and polls taken by and for firstclass morons from sources as varied as The Huffington Post and wikiHow. Fortunately, we here in Missoula have a much better source of ideals and idealism: painter Leslie Van Stavern Millar. In her latest exhibition, Ideal Girls, Ideal Women, Millar uses her work as edifying tools for females of all ages.

The series is made up of miniatures that are reminiscent of traditional Persian and Indian miniature paintings. Indian posters used to instruct young Indians about social norms and customs also inspired Millar’s paint-

Perhaps the only thing better than a hootenanny is an acoustic Singalong Jamboree and that is exactly what Zootown Brew has going down from 6–10 PM. Free

Tech N9ne loves Missoula more than Jon Tester loves gravy. This time he’s gotta a crew of up and comers with him on his Lost Cities tour. 8 PM. Wilma Theater. $28.

ings. By updating the posters’ themes, Millar tutors young girls in the “environmentally and politically correct” belief system. Don’t panic fascists, Millar only wants young ladies “to tend a garden, write letters to relatives, wash the dishes and brush one’s teeth.” Admirable and useful skills, all of them. But is there really an ideal? Is Millar being tricky? What makes Millar’s work interesting to look at is that it doesn’t come off as overtly didactic or browbeating. She shows, she doesn’t tell. She shares her experience, rather than comparing and contrasting her life with a gold standard of womanhood that only exists inside the pants of a sixteen-year-old boy. —Jason McMackin

The Town and Gown Dance sponsored by the UM Folklore Society sounds like a reel time. Seriously folks, come on down and listen to Wise River Mercantile while you move and to–and–fro. Beginner’s workshop at 7:30 PM. UC Ballroom. 8–11 PM. Free, donations accepted. Kris Moon and the irrepressible Monty Carlo guarantee to keep you dancing to an assortment of hip hop, electronic and other bass-heavy beats ‘til the bar closes during Absolutely at the Badlander at 9 PM. 2 for 1 Absolut drinks until 11 PM. Free. Swig drinks while listening to oldschool rock hits, ‘80s tunes or modern indie rock songs when Dead Hipster presents Ta k e o v e r ! , w h i c h f e a t u r e s “drinkin’ music” DJ’d by the Dead

Hipster DJs starting at 9 PM at the Central Bar & Grill, 143 W. Broadway St. Includes drink specials and photos with Abi Halland. Free. Drag your gourd and your prettiest pumpkin down to the Palace when The Imperial Sovereign Court Of The State Of Montana presents the Fall Harvest Drag Show, which features performances by Montana’s newest crop of drag kings and queens, with doors at 9 PM and the show at 10 PM. Also includes dancing after the show. $5/$10 for those ages 18-20. Show off your authentic American–ness with a bald eagle t-shirt and a copy of Jean de Crèvecœur’s Letters to an American Farmer at Blue Collar’s performance up at the Lumberjack Saloon. 9 PM. Free. Harry David’s Bar will kick out some jams with No Shame, Missoula’s finest purveyors of modern and classic rock and roll. 9 PM. Free. If you’re not familiar with Party Trained, you can get to know these silly ol’ good time boys at the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM. Free. You ever hear anyone compare the Tea Party movement to the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s? It’s an interesting argument. Anywho, let’s talk 21st century good times as the band Whiskey Rebellion plays the Union Club without the help of David Bradford. 9 PM. Free. DJ Dubwise supplies dance tracks all night long so you can take advantage of Sexy Saturday and rub up against the gender of your choice at 10 PM at Feruqi’s. Free. Call 728-8799. Music lovers unite at the Top Hat for Mudslide Charlie with Black Mountain Moan. 10 PM. $5.

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Help Between the Worlds raise funds for Montana Integrative Therapies, which secures funding for non–allopathic therapies for those in hospice care and the chronically ill, during the Psychic Fair, which will offer tarot, astrology, palm and past life readings and more. Between the Worlds. 205 W. Main St. Hamilton. 2-9 PM. 363–2969. 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. Discuss what it takes to change our attitudes towards nature at Earth Ethics. Missoula Public Library. 2–4 PM. free.

nightlife Football Sunday at the Lucky Strike Casino is for lovers of the following: 22 TVs, $13 domestic pitchers with a pizza or wings and karaoke at 10:30 PM, in case ten hours of football wasn’t enough action for you. Reading out loud is fundamental when UM MFA students pair up with esteemed writers in the community for the Second Wind Reading Series, 5 PM at the Top Hat. This week features poet Laurel Nakanishi and the prose of Michael Fitzgerald. Free. Close out the weekend in style with $4 martinis from 7:30 PM to midnight and live jazz & DJs during Jazz Martini Night. Free. Live jazz starts at 8 PM with the

Trevor Riddle Experience and continues with the D.R. Trio. The Fiddlers play Technical Polish Death Metal. Jokes, they play fiddles, silly. And they do that at the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM. Free.

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victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Call Theresa at 363–2793 to register. Open Mic at the VFW seems like a fine idea, especially with 2 for 1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. This Monday it will begin early with a set by Voodoo Horseshoes at 7PM. Call Skye on Sunday at 531–4312 to reserve your spot in the line-up.

Get some much needed spiritual guidance at Between the Worlds, 205 W. Main St. in Hamilton at their Spiritual Discussion Group, this Monday with Morning Star Jameson. Call 363-2939 with questions. Wine goes good with everything, but especially Monday night music, this week with Discount Quartet, 7–10 PM at the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Free.

Those looking for mother to mother breast feeding support can find it when the La Leche League meets every first Mon. of the month, 10 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Fifth St. W., and the third Mon. of the month, 6 PM in the small meeting room of the Missoula Public Library. Free. Children and babies are always welcome. Visiting Poet Eduardo Chirino will read on campus in the Dell Brown Room, sponsored my the UM Creative Writing Program. 2 PM. Free. The Epilepsy Support Group is designed for anyone affected by epilepsy: patients, friend, family, and care workers are all welcome at the Providence Center, Room 107, 902 N. Orange St. on the first Mon. of every month, 2–3:30 PM. Call Debbie at 721-0707.

nightlife It’s like the 90s down at the Lucky Strike, $1.50 PBR and Miller tall boys, $2 Coors and Bud Lights, so you may as well karaoke some Ugly Kid Joe at 9 PM. S.A.F.E. in Hamilton is holding a four-day training for people who would like to volunteer to work on the crisis line, which assists

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Finally, a place where you can go be a man with other men and do manly stuff. The place, of course, is Harry David’s on Men’s Night. Two for $5 wells and free snacks throughout the Monday Night Football game. Stick around for some karaoke after the game if you’re man enough to sleep on the davenport when you get home. 7 PM–12 AM. The Montana Repertory Theatre presents Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. The play will be performed in 18 other states simultaneously. Take that, fascists. 7:30 PM. PARTV Building, Montana Theater. Free, $5 suggested donation. So you think you can fill in the blank? Prove it at Sean Kelly’s Open Mic Night this and every Monday at 8:30 PM. Call 5421471 after 10 AM on Monday to sign up. SIN (Service Industry Night) with us on Mondays, featuring extra super drink specials for service industry folks. Bring your iPod and they’ll play your music. Every Monday 9 PM-close. Free. Heads won’t roll but bodies will contort to edgy electronic beats for your feet when the Palace hosts Milkcrate, which features sets of electronic music by local DJs Marc Lee, Hendawg, Tigerlily and Special K, at 9 PM. Free. Spread the seeds for a fuzz ‘n’ roll revolution when Detroit’s Gardens plays garage punk with California’s Courtney and The Crushers, at 9 PM. Locals Cat Heaven open. Free.

Allow the bass to burn through your britches during another installment of Missoula Area Dubstep, a night of dubstep tunes with local TBA DJs starting at 9 PM. Free, with free pool and $6 pitchers of PBR.

TUESDAY November

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. 12–1. 5205 Grant Creek Dr. Free. It’s been a rough go for the Red Cross this year, so let’s go ahead and donate our blood, k? Hamilton Community Hospital. 12:30–5:30 PM. Call 642–3996 to make an appointment. Be a bud and donate blood at the Kalispell Trinity Lutheran Church from 2–6 PM.

nightlife Mix choice beverages with and progressive politics during the return of Forward Montana’s Progressive Happy Hour, which begins at 5:30 PM at the Badlander. Free. Call Forward Montana at 542-8683 for more info. Let someone else do the dishes this and every week for the Tuesday Night “Early” Dinner at the Elks Lodge, 112

N. Pattee St., 5:30 to 7 PM for $9 ($14.95 on the last Tues. of the month for prime rib). Membership not required. Call 549-05423 by noon on Mon. to make reservations. Cancer, Courage and Creativity is an eight-week workshop for men and women experiencing the effects of cancer, 5:30–7:30 PM this and every Thu. at the Living Art Studio, 725 W. Alder #17. Free. Call 549-5329. There’s a new sheriff in town, but he has no judicial authority, he just loves to rock. The Tuesday Night Open Mic/Jam Night is now at the Lucky strike Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave, hosted by Louie Bond, Teri Llovet and the UFOkies. Sign up is at 6 PM and music goes 7–10 PM. The Northern Rockies Rising Tide has weekly meetings this and every Tue. at Freecycles, 732 S. First St. W. at 6:00 PM, where participants fight climate change through grassroots resistance. Aim your sights on the 8 ball when the Palace hosts a weekly 9 ball tournament, which is double elimination and starts with sign up at 6 PM, followed by games at 7. $10 entry fee. Throw your jazz hands in the air and join Chris Duparri and Ruthie Dada every Tuesday evening for Jazz Martini Night, with $2 off all top-shelf martinis at Brooks and Browns, 200 S. Pattee. 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. The Western Montana Genealogical Society presents Dr. Herbert Swick presentation From Nova Scotia to Montana: Adventures of Two Early Montana Physicians at the Missoula Public Library, large downstairs meeting room. 7 PM. Free. The Gothard Sisters bring their energetic blend of folky Celtic jams, fiddle virtuosity and lively choreography to the Ronan Performing Arts Center in a benefit for the Lake County Youth Home. 7:30 PM. $12 advance. 18 and under free with adult. Music makers Jacob Stephens and Annalisa Ingegno play the Flathead Lake Brewing Co. 7:30–11 PM. Free. Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free Pub Trivia, which takes place every Tue. at 8 PM. And, to highlight the joy of discovery that you might experience while attending, here’s a sample of the type of question you could be presented with. Ready? What is the annual salary of the vice–president of the United States? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.) Be an irie queen or king in the company of some heady mix masters when the Palace presents Royal Reggae Night, featuring DJs Supa J, General Smiley and Green spinning reggae, dancehall and hip hop remixes, starting at 9 PM. Free, with free pool.

BETTY’S DIVINE 521 S. Higgins, 721-4777 Dave Phenegar, a self-taught painter, presents his recent work in Abstract Expressionism. He works with acrylic on paper or mixed media collages to explore color and shape. He mounts his work on painted styrofoam as opposed to standard framing!! Wine and treats 5-PM.

BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. Higgins, 728-8780 Please join Butterfly Herbs for their November First Friday celebration! The art wall features Lucas Grossi-Photographs. 5-8 pm.

Can you say blast off? The Lucky Strike has $3 Fireball shots, $2 domestic beers and $1 shots. The only logical landing is Planet Karaoke. 9 PM to close.

WEDNESDAY November

Get right with the man and give blood at the UC, rooms 332 and 333 from 10–4 PM. Call 243–5874 to make an appointment.

nightlife Gals, the Lucky Strike Casino wants you to indulge yourselves in a variety of ways on Ladies Night, including with $3 Dirty Girls and Dirty Birds, as well by entering to win $50 gift cards to Adam & Eve and Victoria Secret. Did I mention erotic karaoke? No, cuz they don’t have that, just regular karaoke.

Bonnie Nadzam reads from her novel, Lamb at Fact and Fiction. Self-discovery abounds. 7 PM. Free. Get some much needed spiritual guidance at Between the Worlds, 205 W. Main St. in Hamilton at their Spiritual Discussion Group, this Monday with Morning Star Jameson. Call 363-2939 with questions. John Floridis keeps it level on Wednesdays at the Tamarack Brewing Co. 7–10 PM. Free. Your search for that high, lonesome sound ends now, because the Old Post hosts a Pickin’ Circle this and every Wed. at 9 PM. Free. Reach pitch perfect perfection by belting out your favorite tune with a little liquid courage during Kraptastic Karaoke, which begins at 9 PM and features $5 pitchers of Budweiser and PBR, plus $1 selected shots. Free.

Cheers to learning how to speak eloquently in public and stuff! The Speechcraft program offered by Bitterroot Toastmasters Club offers six weeks of instruction every Wed., 6:30–8 PM, Oct. 5–Nov. 9 at Perkins Restaurant, 1285 N. First St. in Hamilton. $60 includes a workbook.

Just don’t speak in acronyms during WTF Wednesdays and Ladies’ Night at Harry David’s Bar, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, where $10 pitchers of long island ice tea and 2 for $5 cran–vodka drinks make this a forgettable evening (in a fun way). Every Wed. Starting at 9 PM at the bar. Free.

Pizza and trivia go together like two things that don’t necessarily but could at Front Street Trivia Night. Note the move to Wednesday night (because football). 7 PM at Mackenzie River Pizza, 137 W. Front St. Free.

The music is coming from inside the machine when the Palace hosts Harvest Kitties, a night of various styles of electronic music with Metatron, Illegitimate Children, DubBudda and Soundsiva. 9 PM. Free.

CLOVER STUDIO 114 East Main, 542-2213 Please join us for Clover's First Anniversary Sale and an Artist Reception Excavations: Color, Hope, Memory Fresco on Linen by Le Ann Boyd Friday, November 4th, 5-8 pm. NOTEWORTHY* PAPER & PRESS 101 S. Higgins, 541-6683 Stop into Noteworthy* Paper & Press this First Friday to see the 11th annual Festival of the Dead steamroller prints by the students in the Advanced and Intro to Relief Classes at The University of Montana's School of Art. This is your chance to see all these unique and larger-than-life prints up-close! This Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., at 101 S. Higgins Avenue. Light snacks and wine will be served.

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THURSDAY November

The Humane Society of Western Montana is collecting books through the end of October for its first Neu-ter-U book sale going on Nov. 1–15. The money raised will go to the spay/neuter fund. Bring books to the shelter. 5930 Hwy. 93 S. Come see what the up-and–comers think about their peers at the 17th Annual Student Juried Art Show at UM. Social Sciences Building, 1st Floor. 11–6 PM. umacblog.blogspot.com.

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nightlife Que bueno! The Downtown Dance Collective has weekly classes in Intermediate Spanish Dance. Castanets? Yes. Skirt work? Yes. Advanced heel work? Que usted lo sepa! 5:45–7PM. The Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St. in Hamilton, presents a Fellowship Club meeting featuring a talk on Catherine Ponder’s book, The Healing Secrets of the Ages, 6–7:30 PM in the west meeting room of the library. Free. Call 363-1670. Leisure suit plus beer goggles not required: Trivial Beersuit, Missoula’s trivia night for the layperson, begins with sign ups at 7:30 PM and trivia shortly thereafter at the Lucky Strike Bar & Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave. Includes prizes like a $50 bar tab, and trivia categories that c h a n g e w e e k l y. Fr e e . E m a i l K a t i e a t kcgt27@gmail.com. Americana artist Martha Scanlan explores the meaning and effects of place on Tongue River Stories, her latest solo effort. She will be backed by Jon Neufeld,

who plays on the album, and Stellarondo. The Top Hat. All ages. $10. Hold onto your trucker hats Missoula, ‘cause the Badlander’s got a new dance party in town. It’s called Prehab, and it’s bound to make you go bonkers on the dancefloor with sets of hip hop and electronic music from local DJs Kris Moon, Vyces and Hotpantz, plus $1 wells & $1 Pabst from 9 PM to midnight. $2, or free with a promo coupon. Neon lazers just might shoot out of your ears when Los Angeles/Berlin duo Lazer Sword brings futuristic funk to the dancefloor with its distinct blend of electronic and instrumental hip hop music, starting at 9 PM. Locals Paravoid, Logisticalone and ir8prim8 open. $10/$15 for those ages 18-20. Jeff Healy is in the Roadhouse Band, but he will not be performing with the Roadhouse Band. Don’t let that stop you from heading down to the Sunrise Saloon, angel eyes. 9 PM. Free. Nate Hegyi, lead singer/songwriter of Wartime Blues, keeps the folk and Americana flowing freely when he plays with a rotating cast of friends this and every other Thu. at the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., at 10 PM. Free. Things have changed and so can you! Check out Dead Hipster Dance Party at its new location: Sean Kelly’s. Party starts at 10 PM, and oh lordy, there are $1 well drinks until midnight. $3. Check out deadhipster.com. Send me your events with all the pertinent information or I will flat-out make stuff up. Send your event info by 5 PM on Fri., Nov. 4 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 to me 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 F act is, you don’t know nothin’ ’bout no Ekalaka, Montana. You don’t know anything about a horse named Wildfire bucking out of chute number two during the Days of ’85 Rodeo. Darn sure you don’t know nothin’ ’bout the house right next to Highway 7 covered in cats. It used to be a single-room schoolhouse when Willard was a town; now it’s home to at least 127 cats and kittens. You probably don’t know that B-52s cruise above a dirt road intersection called Mill Iron where the brothel and post office used to be, and that they drop invisible bombs on tanks that are made of plywood, adorned with painted scythes and red stars. So if you don’t know any of that, you probably are unaware of the spooky sandstone formations knows as Medicine Rocks. Unaware of the mud in the spring that will grip your tires and swallow a skid-

der if it isn’t chained up. Of the rancher who built a celestial observatory out of pieces of a grain silo. Of the trapper who collects 8-tracks and lives in a triplewide trailer that is stacked with so many alphabetized tapes that escape in the dark or a fire may be impossible. Of the black bear that hibernates under that trailer every winter. All of this is real, and there’s more, and it’s nearer than Carter County. It’s your responsibility to know this stuff. Seriously. This is your West. Your state. Your town. Your neighbors. Place matters. If it doesn’t, I hear Phoenix is looking for a few more residents. Rick Graetz will give you a talking-to at the Montana Natural History Center during his geography lecture This is Montana. 7 PM. $4 suggested donation for non–MNHC members.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6

Get your little sponges down to the MNHC’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program so they can develop the necessary skills to cultivate a love of the outdoors. Kids ages 2–5 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. 10–11 AM. $1 for members, $3 for all others. montananaturalist.org.

Winter is blowing and so are the savings at the S.O.S. swap. On Saturday bring in your gently used gear to sell from 9–5 PM. On Sunday come back and buy some new–to–you goodies from 10– 3 PM. Too easy. Big Sky High School. Call 541-2064.

You’ll be climbing up a wall at Freestone Climbing Center’s Ladies Night each Thursday. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 Student.

Hoofin’ it for Hunger is a 5K run/walk which benefits the Montana Food Bank Network and happens to start and finish there as well. 10 AM start time. $20 to register. mfbn.org.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9

Seek out winter birds during a flat two–mile stroll with the Five Valley Audubon Society at the Maclay Flat parking lot. Eagles, Clark’s nutcracker and red crossbills among others will be flittering about. 10 AM. Free. Call Larry at 549–5632. Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about being awesome, past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 Winter is blowing and so are the savings at the S.O.S. swap. On Saturday bring in your gently used gear to sell from 9–5 PM. On Sunday come back and buy some new–to–you goodies from 10– 3 PM. Too easy. Big Sky High School. Call 541-2064. We rock hard but rocks rock harder at the Geology 101 Workshop at Lone Pine State Park. The workshop will focus on Western Montana and all its splendor. 12–2 PM. $5. Call 755–2706 Ext. 2 to register. Elk used to party with Ozzy, I heard. The Wild Life of Elk is a book by Donna Love and a kids’ activity at the Montana Natural History Center that may dispel some of those unsavory rumors about the elk when she was an undergrad at Cornell. 2–3 PM. $1 for members, $3 for non–members. To raise funds for Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center, a wilderness mentoring program, the fishing porn flick Connect will be shown at the O’Shaunessy Center in Whitefish. 7:30 PM. $10.

Winter is a–coming and the Missoula Nordic Ski Club is having their annual meeting to get prepped for it. Let’s talk potluck, ski swap, raffles and, of course, cross-country skiing. Stensrud Building. 6 PM. missoulanordic.org. You don’t no nothin’ ‘bout no Ekalaka, Montana, but you might after Rick Graetz’’s geography lecture This is Montana at the Montana Natural History Center. 7 PM. $4 suggested donation. The Rocky Mountaineers host Sedron Jones, author of Peak Bagging Montana at the Trailhead. C’mon down and live vicariously. 7 PM. Free. rockymountaineers.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 Get your little sponges down to the MNHC’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program so they can develop the necessary skills to cultivate a love of the outdoors. Kids ages 2–5 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. 10–11 AM. $1 for members, $3 for all others. montananaturalist.org. You’ll be climbing up a wall at Freestone Climbing Center’s Ladies Night each Thursday. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 Student. Find out what gear you’ll need when the pow–pow is the mow–mow at the big luau at REI’s Backcountry Essentials clinic. 6:30 PM. Free. Let’s get our collective stoke on and check out Teton Gravity Research’s latest offering, One For the Road. Roxy Theater. 7 and 9 PM. $10 adv./$12 door. calendar@missoulanews.com

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Eye of the tiger The surprising life of artist and Bataan Death March survivor Ben Steele by Erika Fredrickson

Ben Steele might be the only person in the world who can stir up roaring laughter at a talk about the Bataan Death March. The 94 year-old Montana artist and World War II POW was there, and his account of a horrifying three-and-a-half years as a prisoner of the Japanese army is gut-wrenching. He survived the six-day death march, the slave labor, beriberi, malaria and a multitude of psychological and physical cruelties. While there could be many reasons why he made it through such horrible conditions, but clearly the act of drawing pictures and keeping his humor are at the top of that list. “Have you gone through the exhibit?” he asks a University of Montana class. “That’ll cheer you up.” When a woman stands up and asks how he maintained his hope for survival, he says in a slow, clear voice, “Well, death is awful final.” He grins and waits for the laughter to pass before saying, “I decided to be one of the survivors. You can die pretty easy. You can die within a couple of minutes, but to survive is another game.” The Montana Museum of Art and Culture recently acquired Steele’s Bataan collection. Walking through War Torn: The Art of Ben Steele you can catch a glimpse of Steele’s experience through his eyes. The death march was a forced transfer by the Japanese Army of 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners across the Philippines. Added to that, Steele survived the Tabayas Road work detail where he was one of 50 from 325 men to survive.

As a prisoner, he drew renditions of his life there. First he drew on the floors and walls of his cell. He was the only prisoner that he knew of who drew, and other prisoners would bring him paper when they could find it. If the Japanese soldiers were nearby, he changed the content. “That’s when I was drawing cowboys and that sort of thing, nothing of the atrocities,” he says. “I didn’t let the [Japanese] soldiers see those ones, otherwise I wouldn’t be here.” His charcoal drawings depict starving prisoners drinking from mud holes, lugging vegetables they grew for the Japanese soldiers, being forced by bayonet to walk 15 miles a day. There are mass graves. There is one man digging his own grave. The original drawings went down on a sunken ship and only two survived, but after he was freed, Steele drew everything he could from memory, with charcoal and oil. It’s like a journal that documents the walk, and the exhibit, curated by the MMAC’s Brandon Reintjes, shows a chronological order of the experience from capture. Herbert Swick, Ph.D., taught a class at UM about Steele’s portrayal of disease. A drawing of Ward 11, in a prisoner hospital where Steele stayed for 18 months, shows a patient suffering from acute dysentery and malnutrition. Another is bloated by beriberi—a vitamin B1 deficiency, which causes edema and can result in nerve damage. Steele recalls how it felt. “I went four or five days without passing water and you just watch yourself swell up,”

Artist Ben Steele documented his experience of the Bataan Death March and his three-and-a-half years as a POW.

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he says. “Well, a doctor gave me a duck egg and it activated my kidneys and I lost all the water. Gallons of water. Then I was as skinny as a crow.” Steele’s drawings of the symptoms didn’t come from medical knowledge so much as a keen eye for detail. He depicts the round jungle ulcers many prisoners got. Those come from insect bites that fester and get infected because of a weak immune system. Other pictures show men with distended bellies—a sign of malnutrition—and broomstick hair. “Their hair gets very fine, very out of control,” says Swick. “Even in some of the early paintings he’s captured those symptoms from lack of proteins and calories and vitamins.” After the ordeal, Steele spent a year in and out of hospitals recovering psychologically. But after that he went on to school at the Cleveland School of the Arts. You can see the jump in technique between earlier pieces and the ones where perspective and other skills come into play. Honestly, the technique doesn’t feel like it matters much; the story and style of the pieces are much more interesting. Steele became a professor of art at MSU-Billings. Despite a sense of humor, he was still angry. At first, he had a hard time separating the Japanese soldiers on the death march from Japanese-American students he met at the school. “I got a special friend in my hometown of Billings, one of my art students, a very, very good one,” he says. “We get together all the time. He was [Japanese-American] and his folks were interned here, so we used to talk about that. When I first saw him come into my class I didn’t know what I was going to do with him. I was still on the edge of hatred. And he helped me get over that. I thank him for that all the time. Hatred is so destructive. You’ve got to get over. I have no animosity against them anymore.” Steele says that he drew the Bataan Death March because he felt obligated to document what happened. And though it’s been over 60 years since the experience, he’s still filling in the gaps with art. That hasn’t kept him from creating other bodies of work. It hasn’t kept him from openly and honestly and, sometimes with astonishing joy and humbleness, talking about his experience. “There isn’t a meal I sit down to that I’m not thankful for and, because I used to sleep in the open and in the rain, for my warm bed at night,” he says. “I always say that surviving this thing made me a better person. Since I’ve been liberated I’ve been very happy because I realized what freedom is. Without it you have nothing.” War Torn: The Art of Ben Steele continues through Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture in UM’s PARTV Center. Call 406-243-2019. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

Scope Noise Books Film Movie Shorts Wartime Blues Passenger Self-released

The new album by Missoula’s own Wartime Blues starts off with the swell of a keyboard set to sound like an organ and the voice of Nate Hegyi telling us something: “The tiger I beat / Was in my headlights crawling, / dragging a crippled little paw. / I felt something of the good inside me. / Now I don’t feel at all.” Then drums and piano, a violin and a synthesizer, come in to accompany this self-loathing confession of a man who has done violence to a tiger, who wants to know “When will you ever stop / Just thinking about yourself?” It’s a great song. It’s built thick with sound but still feels open. As the album moves forward through its 10 tracks,

Boy Eats Drum Machine You can listen to all five Boy Eats Drum Machine albums online, because that is not what Jon Ragel is selling. His newest, 20 Beats, is a greater number of just that: beats, analog and glitchy beats with synthesizers and smooth jazz fills, but beats. It’s like Girl Talk without the samples. You wouldn’t want to listen to it around the house, which is why Ragel puts his whole catalogue

Gardens What’s the difference between being nostalgic and liking stuff from the past? I don’t know either but I like Gardens, even if there’s nothing earth-shattering about their sound. This is guitars, bass and drums played by four young guys who wear tragically hip clothes and turn the reverb way up until everything swoons. It’s a 4/4 beat and a few chords and lyrics like “It is hot / And I feel like taking a swim. / It is warm / And it’s nice to sit all day.” On the song “Teachers,” from their eponymous debut album, you can hear the sneer of Iggy Pop. “Ideas to Use” is laconically intense like the songs on Velvet Underground & Nico. They play gritty, psychedelic garage rock. It might not be as novel as the new Kings

David Lynch Crazy Clown Time Sunday Best

It will please you to know that most of the tracks on David Lynch’s new album, Crazy Clown Time, are songs. They progress with tempos. They have instruments, particularly pedal steel guitar. Like Mr. Lynch’s movies, some of the songs on Crazy Clown Time are hauntingly beautiful, or perhaps beautifully haunting. So good news, you guys: David Lynch made an album of songs using instruments.

the progress continues. Wartime Blues keeps expanding their sound and Heygi keeps seeing a landscape populated by people like “a Navajo [who] washes his face in the sink / And looks in the mirror, / Says, ‘God how I’ve aged.’” There are pop songs and anthems. There’s pedal steel. There’s eight people playing everything from the mandolin to the cello. There’s a lot on this album and almost all of it is great. (Ted McDermott) Wartime Blues plays a CD release party at the Top Hat Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 PM. $5.

on the internet for free. He wants to lure you into coming to see him live. Live, Ragel plays Boy Eats Drum Machine songs alone. He sings the vocals. He plays auxiliary percussion and saxophone. He pieces together the beats with turntables and a loop station, scratching them out and recapturing them before darting over to the snare drum and coming back to chop them up. It’s a real show, and as with any one-man band, half the enjoyment is watching him run his machinery in a panic, like a very funky Charlie Chaplin. The songs rock the way a drum circle rocks. They are displays of rhythmic force, and like the stage show that accompanies them they impress more than move. Fortunately, Jon Ragel is moving enough for everybody. (Dan Brooks) Boy Eats Drum Machine plays the Palace Thursday, Nov. 3, at 9 PM with the Magpies and Vera. $5. X album, but who said you have to do something new to do something well? Gardens are catchy and fun and exciting, especially when they let their influences loose and free themselves. When a chorus of girls joins in to spell out the nonsensical phrase “Maze Time” on a song of the same name, you can’t help but be hooked. (Ted McDermott) Gardens plays the Badlander Monday, Nov. 7, at 9 PM with Courtney and the Crushers and Cat Heaven. Free.

Those songs seem to be about an entity who suffers a psychological trauma and learns a new philosophy of being. That’s the bad news. It turns out Crazy Clown Time is a concept album, and while many of its songs evoke a satisfying rockabilly desolation, others flesh out the concept. Sample lyric: “The possibility of breaking a relationship based on the idea of negative distortion of the mouth.” Tina Turner couldn’t sell that, much less the voice here, which sounds like Stephen Hawking’s computer got a tracheotomy. A handful of songs feature Karen O yelping across gothic soundscapes reminiscent of Dirty Beaches, and those are cool. They make maybe an EP’s worth. The rest are less songs than exceedingly weird raps—poppier than you would expect from David Lynch but just still weird. (Dan Brooks)

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Powers that be Harrison’s Leader brews lust with divinity by Molly Laich

The hero of Jim Harrison’s novel has one foot in the present action of the story, and the other deeply rooted in the mind. Detective Sunderson is haunted by everything that went wrong with his wife, demons from his career and his lust for young women, all of it filtered through his interest in history. The story begins at the start of his retirement from the police force in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His marriage fell apart three years earlier for the usual, grizzled-cop reason that he couldn’t help but bring the drama of his work home with him. He lusts after the teenage girl next door and, indeed, many women. This is the striking thing about Harrison’s protagonist: He has a definitive personality. He drinks too much and has ugly compulsions and emotions. The book tends to measure the mental health of its protagonist by how many nightcaps he goes to bed with. He states his opinions plainly and gets “nut twitches” when women are around. He’s both hardened and a frightened victim of his environment. The closethird narrator tells us Sunderson is often mistaken for Robert The Great Leader Duvall. (The author’s Jim Harrison fantasy? In my later Hardcover, Grove Press works, I predict my 288 pages, $24.00 characters will look and sound like an older Scarlett Johansson.) He arrests criminals and is simultaneously frightened of technology. When he peeps at the girl next door doing naked yoga, he feels bad about it and wishes it were some other way. The story unflinchingly focuses on what living with that lust on the daily feels like. Sunderson’s desire parallels the sins of Dwight, aka “The Great Leader,” and here comes the plot. In retirement, he’s compelled to investigate Dwight, who preys on young girls and their bank accounts. His pursuit begins in the UP and takes him to Tucson, Arizona, Nebraska and places in between, but the chase is secondary to the real story, which is what goes on in Walt’s head. He makes long lists that begin with the situation at hand and then meander: “When I was six my mother slapped me real hard” and “An image of Melissa’s ass in the broad daylight of the estuary.” Place is more important than plot. As a lifelong Michigander, I can attest that he paints Michigan in 2008 (financial collapse, the end of GM—in short, our worst year ever) with just the right strokes. Sunderson ruminates on watching the Lions lose

their thirteenth straight game, and boy, I felt the pain all over again right there with him. It’s no wonder that UPers have given up on Detroit and instead root for the Green Bay Packers. Sunderson represents the search for Dwight as his own journey towards understanding sex, money, power and religion. The novel lays down all the clues you need to weave these things together without spelling out the conclusions. You will enjoy collecting the facts and synthesizing them for yourself. Sunderson is not spiritual and is a clumsy juggler of what to him seem like disparate elements. If he ever touches God’s majesty, it’s through the usual rugged individualist’s ways of orienting everything through nature. There’s a particularly deft chapter where Walt goes off for a week in the wilderness to air out from the booze, culminating in one triumphant sentence: “He had been offered at least temporarily the clarity of breaking a habit.” At least, it felt triumphant when I read it. Without context it’s underwhelming. Which leads me to my next point: The prose in The Great Leader isn’t always stellar. It tends to be light on art and heavy on explication. Some of the longer sentences carry you to something deep and beautiful, while others just point to clumsy, clinical prose. There’s a lot of “Here is what happened, which caused this emotional reaction because of this” constructions. I don’t understand people’s comparisons of Harrison to Hemingway other than that they both tend to feature masculine men who like fishing. At one point, a character tells a joke, and we get it, but then the narrator explains the meaning of the joke anyway. Here’s the trouble with atheist narration: It sometimes doesn’t know how to “let go, let God.” Nevertheless. Harrison’s novel understands that we engross ourselves in stories for the psychic experience of living through someone else. I’m a 29-year-old girl who’s now glimpsed what it’s like to be a horny man struggling to understand how people can fall into the traps of sex, money, religion and power without a preponderance of evidence. How could I be anything but the better for it? arts@missoulanews.com

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Toward the end of The Way, during the final leg of the 500-mile El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in northern Spain, Tom (Martin Sheen) says something that will resonate not only with this film’s audience, but also with fans of the wonderful Cameron Crowe film Almost Famous. “Write it like you saw it,” he tells Jack (James Nesbitt), a struggling Irish travel writer who has been looking for an angle ever since embarking on the thousand-year-old pilgrimage route from southern France to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. “Tell the truth.”

It’s a pivotal scene that also happens to be nearly identical to one from Crowe’s coming-of-age rock drama, in which Stillwater frontman Russell Hammond implores teenage journalist William Miller to write honestly about what he has seen while on tour with the band. Were The Way a lesser movie I might make a stink here about plagiarism or, at the very least, unoriginality on the part of writer and director Emilio Estevez. And while The Way isn’t as good as Almost Famous, it’s still a touching and beautifully filmed coming-of-age story— quite an unlikely achievement given that the protagonist here is nearly 70. That it works so well is a credit to Sheen, who did his real-life-son Estevez a favor by not only agreeing to star in the film, but also delivering a wonderful performance that is sentimental without being sappy and powerful without being melodramatic. It’s impossible to judge The Way without considering the family connections and subsequent benefits of that authenticity. Estevez directs his father, but he also plays Daniel, Tom’s recently deceased son who we meet in flashbacks throughout the film. It’s all a little meta but it also all works toward making The Way a more moving experience than I expected. Sheen, playing a widowed eye doctor, receives

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THREE MUSKETEERS Three down on their luck French swordsmen and a lady intend to keep Europe from allout war, but what of romantic entanglements, hmm? Carmike 12: 7:05 and 9:40. In 3D: 1:15, 4:20. Stadium 14: Fri–Sun: 12:20, 3:30, 7 and 9:30, with Fri. and Sat. shows at midnight. Mon–Thu: 1, 3:45, 7 and 9:40. In 3D: Fri–Sun: 12:20, 3:30, 7 and 9:30, with Fri. and Sat. shows at midnight. NOW PLAYING Mon–Thu: 1, 3:45, 7 and 9:40. Pharoahplex: 6:50 and 9:10, COURAGEOUS with Sat. and Sun. matinees at Four police officers face a 3 and no 9:10 pm show on tragedy that changes everySun. “Hey right nutcracker?” “Hey left nutcracker?” “Who’s the coxcomb in the middle?” A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 3D thing. They spend the rest of the opens Friday at the Village 6, Pharaohplex and Mountain 14. story dealing with whatever that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: tragedy is, but mostly, the movie NEW MOON seems to be about fatherhood. Alex Kendrick Kalispell: 6:40 and 9:35, with midnight shows Fri. 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Stadium 14: 1:10, Pharaohplex in Hamilton: in 2D: 6:50 and 9:10, show on Sun. Showboat: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:15. PUSS IN BOOTS 4, 6:50, 9:30, with midnight shows Fri. and Sat. with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 Stadium 14: 1:05, 4:05, 7 and 9:45, with mid- A sword-wielding pussy cat makes a bunch of puns and later meets Shrek. Carmike 12: 1, 4, show. Entertainer in Ronan: 4, 7, 9:15. Mountain night shows on Fri. and Sat. Capsule reviews by Molly Laich 6:50 and 9:15. 3D: 1:30, 4:15, 6:40 and 9. in Whitefish: 1:45, 4:15, 7 and 9:30. Stadium 14 JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN and Jason McMackin. in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun: 12:40 and 3:40. Mon.–Thu: Johnny English is a British spy played by Rowan Village 6: 4:20 daily, with a 1:20 matinee Sat. and Sun. 3D: 6:45 daily, with a 9:15 show Fri. 1:10 and 3:50. Atkinson in a sequel to the wildly popular, Johnny and Sat. Pharaohplex: 3D: 7 and 9, with mati- Moviegoers be warned! Show times are English. Now about those assassins... 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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here’s Malcolm Gladwell, writing in The Tipping Point: “We need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that sometimes big changes follow from small events, and that sometimes these changes can happen quickly…Look at the world around you. It may seem an immovable, implacable place. It is not. With the slightest push—in just the right place—it can be tipped.” You are now within shouting distance of your own personal tipping point, Aries. Follow your gut wisdom as you decide where to give a firm little push. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Welcome to the autumnal garden of earthly delights, Taurus. It’s a brooding, fermenting paradise, full of the kind of dark beauty that wouldn’t be caught dead in a spring garden. There’s smoldering joy to be found amidst this riotous flowering of moody colors, but you won’t appreciate it if you’re too intent on seeking bright serenity and pristine comfort. Be willing to dirty your hands and even your mind. Feel the moss on your back, the leaves in your hair, and the mist on your bare legs. (P.S. If you like, you can take what I just said as an elaborate metaphor.) GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here’s a vignette described by columnist Thomas Friedman: “Ludwig Wittgenstein once remarked that if you ask a man how much is 2 plus 2 and he tells you 5, that is a mistake. But if you ask a man how much is 2 plus 2 and he tells you 97, that is no longer a mistake. The man you are talking with is operating with a wholly different logic from your own.” I’d like to suggest, Gemini, that for you right now the whole world is like the man who swears 2 plus 2 is 97. At least temporarily, you are on a very different wavelength from your surroundings. In order to understand what’s coming toward you, you will have to do the equivalent of standing on your head, crossing your eyes, and opening your mind as wide as it’ll stretch.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you want to grow vanilla beans, you have to pollinate the plant’s flowers within 12 hours after they bloom. In nature, the only insect that can do the job is the Melipona, a Mexican bee. Luckily, humans can also serve as pollinators, which they do on commercial vanilla farms. They use thin wood splinters or stems of grass to perform the delicate magic. I’m thinking that you resemble a vanilla bean right now, Cancerian. It is the season when you’re extra receptive to fertilization, but all the conditions have to be just right for the process to be successful. Here’s my advice: Figure out exactly what those conditions are, then call on all your resourcefulness to create them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Even our most sophisticated drilling machines have barely made pinpricks in the earth’s surface. The deepest hole ever dug was 40,000 feet, which is just 0.2 percent of the planet’s 20-million-foot radius. I offer this up as a spur to your imagination, Leo. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to plumb further into the depths of anyplace or anything you’re intrigued by—whether that’s a subject you’ve always wondered about, a person you care for, the mysteries of life, or the secrets of your own psyche. You could reach the equivalent of five million feet into the Earth’s innards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): National Geographic speculates that most of the species on Earth are still unknown and unnamed (tinyurl.com/UnknownLife). While 1.2 million life forms have been identified by science, there may be as many as 7.5 million that are not, or 86 percent of the total. I suspect that this breakdown is similar to the situation in your life, Virgo. You know about 14 percent of what you need to know, but there’s still a big frontier to explore. The coming months should be prime time for you to cover a lot of new ground—and now would be a perfect moment to set the stage for that grand experiment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suspect that you will have a minor form of good luck going for you this week. It probably won’t be enough to score you a winning lottery ticket or earn you a chance to get the answer to your most fervent prayers. But it might bring you into close proximity with a financial opportunity, a pretty good helper, or a resource that could subtly boost your stability over the long haul. For best results, don’t invoke your mild blessings to assist in trivial matters like finding parking places or avoiding long lines at checkout lines. Use them for important stuff.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Try to be surprised by something every day,” advises Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his book Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention. That’s an inspirational idea for everyone all the time, but especially for you Scorpios right now. This is the week of all weeks when you have the best chance of tinkering with your rhythm so that it will thrive on delightful unpredictability. Are you brave enough to capitalize on the opportunity? I think you are. Concentrate your attention on cultivating changes that feel exciting and life-enhancing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Dear Rob: I was born on November 30, and am quite attached to having it as a birthdate. But there’s a complication. While in Iraq in 2006, I was halfblown up by a bomb, and had a near-death experience. When I returned from my excursion to the land of the dead, I felt I’d been born anew. Which is why I now also celebrate September 24, the date of the bombing, as my second birthday. What do you think? Two-Way Tamara.” Dear Two-Way: I believe we’d all benefit from having at least one dramatic rebirth in the course of our lives, though hopefully not in such a wrenching fashion as yours. In fact, a fresh rebirth every few years or so would be quite healthy. If it means adding additional astrological identities to our repertoire, so much the better. Thanks for bringing up the subject, as it’s an excellent time for Sagittarians everywhere to seek out an exhilarating renewal.

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PUBLIC NOTICES MISSOULA COUNTY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION The Office of Planning & Grants has received a floodplain application from the Missoula Irrigation District to work within the Clark Fork River floodplain. The project is located along the South bank of the river approximately 200’ downstream of the Van Buren pedestrian bridge in Section 22, Township 13N, Range 18W and includes the construction of a grate to prevent logs from entering the canal. The full application is available for review in the Office of Planning and Grants in City Hall. Written comments from anyone interested in City floodplain permit application #12-02 may be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2011. Address comments to the Floodplain Administrator, Office of Planning & Grants, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802 or call 258-4841 for more information.

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MISSOULA COUNTY MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-10-1647 Judge: John W. Larson NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE FIRST INTERSTATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT G. MULLENDORE, STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, JOHN DOES 1-10, JANE DOES 1-10, and XYZ COMPANIES 1-10, Defendants. TO BE SOLD at Sheriff’s Sale on the 10th day of November, 2011, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the County Court House, in the City of Missoula, County of Missoula, State of Montana, to the highest and best bidder, the following described real and personal property located in Missoula County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 on Block “K” of Pattee Canyon Addition No. 2 to Far Views Homesites in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according

to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Missoula, County, Montana. The Real property or its address is commonly known as 125 Takima Drive, Missoula, Montana 59803. Any person willfully taking down or defacing a posted notice, if done before the sale or satisfaction of the Judgment (if the Judgment be satisfied before the sale), forfeits $500.00 (Section 25-13-702, MCA). DATED this 6th day of October, 2011. /s/ CARL C. IBSEN, Sheriff Of Missoula County By: /s/ Patrick A. Turner, Deputy MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing on the proposed expenditure of Open Space Bond proceeds on the following project: 1. Hall-Camas Creek Conservation Easement A hearing on a proposal to use $250,000 in Open Space bond funding towards the purchase of a conservation easement on 482 acres of land in the Potomac area. The applicants are Doug and Jeanne Hall represented by Five Valleys Land Trust. The Commissioners will conduct the hearing at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W Broadway, Missoula, Montana. Any person wishing to be heard on the matter may speak at the hearing and/or submit written or other materials to the Commissioners at the hearing or by mail, fax or personal delivery to the Commissioners at their offices in the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, FAX (406) 721-4043. Copies of the proposed project are available for public inspection at the Missoula County Office of Rural Initiatives, 317 Woody, Missoula, Montana. Telephone 258-3432; or you may contact Pat O’Herren in Rural Initiatives at 258-4981. If anyone attending any

of these meetings needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 258-3422. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION for the issuance of a MISSOULA AIR QUALITY PERMIT Source: Crematorium Operation Applicant: Evans & Vertin, LLC dba Garden City Funeral Home The Missoula City-County Health Department has received a complete application for an Air Quality Permit for a crematorium to be operated at the following location: Section 17, Township 13 North, Range 19 West at 1705 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59808. Upon review of the permit application and other information, the Department finds that Garden City Funeral Home 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 Garden City Funeral Home to operate the crematorium. The permit will be issued with several conditions attached. The Department will make a final determination concerning the application on November 18th, 2011. 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 November 17th, 2011. 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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed with the

County Commissioners requesting to create or establish that certain county road under the jurisdiction of Missoula County, specifically described as: East Fork Ashby Creek Road, Located in Sections 3, 10 and 11, T12N, R16W Beginning at Ashby Creek County Road in Government Lot 10 (NE1/4) of Section 3, T12N, R16W Ending at a point in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, T12N, R16W. Described in the Road Book of the Missoula County Survey Office as: A map or diagram is attached that illustrates the proposed action, which is incorporated herein by reference. The County Commissioners are requested to Create and Establish a non-maintained County Road on a sixty foot wide by approximately sixty-three hundred lineal feet long easement, that can be used for all lawful purposes. Creating and establishing of this road is necessary and advantageous for the following reasons: To secure legal and insurable access for the eight following tax parcels 2020835, 1706705, 1704405, 1874505, 3068200, 1110808, 1821206, 6145707. Where consent is not given to create or establish a county road, the probable cost to acquire the right-of-way to establish county road: 3.985 acres @ $850 per acre is $3336.25. Petitioners are willing to pay this amount for acquisition of right-of-way. (For more information, please see petition on file in the Clerk & Recording Office at 200 West Broadway, 2nd floor, Missoula, MT.) A PUBLIC HEARING on the above requested creation or establishment of a County Road will be held before the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 9, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., Room 201, Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, MT. Interested parties are requested to be present at that time to be heard for or against the granting of this petition. Written protest will be accepted by the Commissioners’ Office, Room 204, Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, MT prior to

the hearing date. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier Clerk & Recorder /Treasurer 200 W. Broadway St. Missoula, MT 59802 By Kim Cox Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Elections (406) 258-3241 Date: 9-27-2011 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate Case No. DP-11-186 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Mable Lena Harding, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested of filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 31st day of October, 2011. /s/ Donald Wayne Harding, 4425 Shepard Lane, Missoula, MT 59802 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Dept. No. 3 Case No. DV11-1108 PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS FOR QUIET TITLE. ALROY GROUP, LLC, a Montana Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD B. INMAN and VERA E. INMAN, husband and wife, as Beneficiaries, Escrow Dept. Montana Bank of South Missoula and INSURED TITLES, INC., Trustee, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent. Defendants. THE STATE OF MONTANA to the Above Named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the clerk of this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive to the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to land situated in Missoula County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 8 in Block 2 of Cottage Grove Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof,

together with that portion of vacated South 5th Street West northerly and contiguous to said lot as vacated in Resolution No. 88-081 in Book 282 at page 905, Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana. Witness my hand and the seal of said court, this 11th day of October, 2011. (SEAL) /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Diane Overholtzer, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MISSOULA PROBATE NO. DP-11-181 DEPT. NO. 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Kathryn R. Hudson, a/k/a Katherine R. Hudson, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was 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 William E. Dreiling, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested PO Box 9311, Missoula, MT 59807, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12th day October, 2011. /s/ William E. Dreiling, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-11-179 Dept. No. 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR M. MEUCHEL, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Patricia A. Flink has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Patricia A. Flink, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Dan G. Cederberg, PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12th day of October, 2011. CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269 West Front Street, PO Box 8234, Missoula, MT 59807-8234 /s/ Dan G. Cederberg, Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-11-187 Dept. No. 3 Judge John W. Larson. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF CORDELIA C. SLATER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been

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PUBLIC NOTICES MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice of Polling Place Locations, Accessibility Designations, Voting System Exhibition, Diagrams and Voting Instructions

Statement of the Location of Mail Ballot Drop Off Locations and Accessibility Designations for the November 8, 2011,City General Election: All polling places will be open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM The following is a diagram for the 650 Ballot Counters that will be used to tabulate ballots on Election Day.

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

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.

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICES appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to BRADFORD J. BROWN, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, 2803 Allison Court, Bozeman, MT 59718, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 31st day of October, 2011. /s/ Bradford J. Brown 2803 Allison Court, Bozeman, MT 59718 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY. Cause No. DV-11-1331 Dept. No. 1 Ed McLean Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child In the Matter of the Name Change of Parris O. Bartlett, Tina A. Bartlett, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Parris O. Bartlett to Parris O. Allison. The hearing will be on 11/30/11 at 1:15 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 10/14/11. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Susie Wall Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY. Cause No. DV-11-1333 Dept. No. 1 Ed McLean Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child In the Matter of the Name Change of Makayla F. AllisonBartlett, Tina A. Bartlett, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Makayla F. Allison-Bartlett to Makayla F. Allison. The hearing will be on 11/30/11 at 1:15 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 10/14/11. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Susie Wall Deputy Clerk of Court NOTICE OF HEARING Excavation Permit to Extend a Water Main in 26th Ave & S. 9th W Street. MISSOULA - The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing regarding an Excavation Permit to Extend a Water Main in 26th Ave & S. 9th W Street. The Commissioners will conduct the hearing at their regularly scheduled Public Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex. 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 mail or personal delivery to the Commissioners at their offices in the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802; by fax at (406) 721-4043; or by e-mail at bcc@co.missoula.mt.us. Additional information on the hearing may be obtained from Professional Consultants Inc. Contact: Briant Jacobs (406)728-1880 or briantj@pcimontana.com. BY ORDER OF THE MISSOULA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATED THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER MONTANA TRUST INDENTURE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. Notice is hereby given to the public and to the following: 4B’s Restaurants, Inc. P.O. Box 7369 Missoula, MT 59807-7369 Four Bs Restaurant Inc. P.O. Box 7369 Missoula, MT 59807-7369 Bonnie J. Krantz 42648 Leighton Road Ronan, MT 59864 Lee Bayley 5540 N. Drumheller Street Spokane, WA 99205 Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway St. Missoula, MT 598024216 2. Property. This Notice concerns the following described Real Property: Portion “A” of Certificate of Survey No. 4565, located in the SE NE of Section 7, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Tracts A and B of Certificate of Survey No. 3501, located in the SE NE of Section 7, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. LESS AND EXCEPTING that portion conveyed to the State of Montana by Deed recorded in Book 21 of Micro at Page 16. 3. Loan Secured by the Real Property. Loan No. 2421396-001: MetLife Capital Financial Corporation (MetLife”) made a loan to 4 B’s Restaurants, Inc. (“4B’s”). 4B’s executed a Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing encumbering the Real Property to secure payment and satisfaction of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $2,000,000.00. 4B’s also executed a Security Agreement and an Assignment of Rents and Leases to secure the loan obligation. GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corporation, a Delaware corporation, became the successor to MetLife. On July 26, 2010, GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corporation executed an Assignment of Interest in Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Assignment of Leases and Rents to US Acquisition Property VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. 4. Montana Trust Indenture Securing the Loan Obligation. Grantor 4B’s Restaurants, Inc., executed and delivered to MetLife (beneficiary) a Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing described as follows: Date: December 31, 1996 Grantor: 4B’s Restaurants, Inc. Original Trustee:

Western Title & Escrow Lender/Beneficiary: MetLife Capital Financial Corporation Recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana, as follows: Date: December 31, 1996 Book/Page: Book 494, page 0981, Document No. 9628353 GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corporation, the successor corporation to MetLife, executed and delivered to US Acquisition Property VIII, LLC, an Assignment of Interest in Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Assignment of Leases and Rents described as follows: Date: July 26, 2010 Assignor: GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corporation Assignee: US Acquisition Property VIII, LLC Recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana, as follows: Date: August 30, 2010 Book/Page: Book 865, page 17, Document No. 201016524 Substitute Trustee. The following was substituted as Trustee: Dean A. Stensland Boone Karlberg PC 201 West Main, Suite 300 P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Facsimile: (406) 549-6804 by a written document recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana as follows: Dated: August 17, 2011 Recorded: August 18, 2011 Document No.: 201113870 Book/Page: Book 881 of Micro Records at Page 1097 5. Default. 4B’s Restaurants, Inc., is in default of the terms and obligations contained in the Promissory Note, Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing, Security Agreement and Assignment of Leases and Rents. 4B’s Restaurants, Inc., is in default due to the failure to timely pay US Acquisition Property VIII, LLC. 4B’s Restaurants, Inc., is currently in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. By court orders dated August 16, 2011, the court approved the Chapter 7 Trustee’s abandonment of the Real Property and granted US Acquisition Property VIII, LLC, relief from the automatic stay. 6. Amount Owing. The amounts owing are as follows: Loan No. 2421396-001: Principal: $497,300. .53 Interest through 8/26/11: $120,, 399. .04 Insurance and improvements: $ 15, ,448.. 11 Fees and other balances: $ 22,, 755. .94 Attorney Fees and costs (8/6/10- 8/26/11): $ 7, ,710. .24 Trustee’s Sale Guarantee: $ 1,446.00 Delinquent property taxes (2010) plus penalty and interest: $ 56, ,801. .97 TOTAL $721, ,861. .83 Interest continues to accrue on this Promissory Note and loan at the daily rate of $122 .25305 from August 27, 2011, until paid. The total balance due on this obligation secured by the Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing is the sum of the above items, plus attorney fees and costs allowed by law. The exact amount owing as of the date of sale will be provided upon request made to the under signed prior to the date of said sale. 7. Acceleration. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing previously elected to consider all principal and interest immediately due and payable as a consequence of the default under the Promissory Note, Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing. 8. Notice of Sale. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing and the Trustee hereby elect to sell or cause to be sold the Property described above to satisfy the obligations secured by the Montana Trust Indenture, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Fixture Filing. The sale will be held at the following date, time and place: Date: January 18, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT The Trustee will sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder, in cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of the sale. DATED this 26th day of August, 2011. By: /s/ Dean A. Stensland Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA : COUNTY OF MISSOULA This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 26th day of August, 2011, by Dean A. Stensland. /s/ A.. Melissa Otis Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My Commission Expires: August 15th 2013l NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 11/23/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200730688 Bk-809 Pg-589, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which William L. Cook, a single person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Unit 2905 O’Shaughnesy Street #104 of Meadow View Condominiums, a residential condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Meadow View Condominiums recorded in Book 759 of Micro Records at Page 1093, records of Missoula County, Montana, situated on Lots 75, 76 and 77 of Hellgate Meadows, Phases 1 and 2, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat there-

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r of. Together with an undivided 6.11 percent interest in the general common elements and the right to use any limited common elements appertaining to said unit as such elements are defined in said Declaration of Condominium. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 08/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 15, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $161,372.45. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $147,386.70, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 25, 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# 7023.96361) 1002.202866-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 12, 2011, 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 3 and 4 and the East one-half of Lot 5 in Block 71 of CAR LINE ADDITION, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Recording Reference: Book No. 584 of Micro Records at Page 1153 Brandy McKenney, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Comp, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated December 10, 2002 and recorded December 16, 2002 at 4:41 o’clock P.M. in Book 695, Page 496, as Document No. 200237454; re-recorded July 21, 2004 at 4:14 o’clock P.M. in Book 736, Page 1131 as Document No. 200420553. The beneficial interest is currently held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee, 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 $1,237.95, beginning February 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 August 26, 2011 is $153,558.16 principal, interest at the rate of 8.00% now totaling $8,007.46, late charges in the amount of $1,282.33, escrow advances of $2,300.77 and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,356.75, plus accruing interest at the rate of $33.65 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and

expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 5, 2011 /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 5th day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot Commission expires: 5-26-2015 GMAC v McKenney 41965.538 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 12, 2011, 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 9D OF SIXTY-SIX QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH, LOT 9, a platted subdivision in the County of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. TOGETHER WITH a private access easement and public utilities easement over and across Lot 9C of Sixty-Six Quarter Circle Ranch, Lot 9, as set forth on said plat Scott A Bombard and Sheree K Bombard, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on August 20, 2007 and recorded on August 24, 2007 in Book 804, Page 591 under Document No 200722158. 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 $2,797.57,

beginning November 1, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 9, 2011 is $262,545.28 principal, interest at the rate of 10.15% now totaling $25,075.41, late charges in the amount of $951.76, escrow advances of $1,891.89 and other fees and expenses advanced of $347.72, plus accruing interest at the rate of $73.01 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 immedi-

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The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the following items on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Missoula City Council Chambers located at 140 W. Pine Street in Missoula, Montana. 1. Subdivision Request — Alexandra Estates A request from Liberty Cove, Inc, represented by WGM Group, Inc., to subdivide a 116.27 acre parcel into 23 lots. The property is located between Missoula and Lolo, on the west side of Highway 93. See Map Z. 2.

Rezoning Request — JTL A request from Knife River, represented by pLAND Land Use Consulting, to amend the JTL Special District zoning to expand the allowable hours of operation. The property is located between Wheeler Dr and I90, _ mile west of Reserve St.

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 114, 166, 177, 204, 262, and OS56. Units can contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting November 17th, 2011 by appt only by calling 5417919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to November 17th, 2011, 4:00 P.M. Buyer's bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the 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.

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See Map H. The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on items #1 and #2 at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Both hearings will be held in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse at 200 West Broadway. Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. The request and exact legal description is available for public inspection at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, City Hall, 435 Ryman, Missoula, Montana. Telephone 258-4657. If anyone attending any of these meetings needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling 258-4657. The Office of Planning and Grants will provide auxiliary aids and services.

ACROSS 1 Poet Sylvia 6 Ultrafast plane, once 9 Senators and representatives, for short 13 Studly 14 Number cruncher 15 "Who Can It ___?" (Men at Work song) 16 Charlie who has tiger blood, apparently 17 Gas station "product" 18 Wombs 19 Band with the 1998 hit "Circles" 22 With 29-across, movie whose soundtrack contains "Stayin' Alive" 25 Hangman's loops 26 Actress Maria Conchita ___ 27 Refine flour 28 Victory run, maybe 29 See 22-across 35 Seacrest show, for short 37 Great Leap Forward promoter 38 Former Polish leader Walesa 39 With 51-across, 2000 solo album by Rush's Geddy Lee 43 86,400 seconds 44 Narrative 45 Delight in cruelty 48 Witnessed 51 See 39-across 53 Travis Barker opening lyric before "lay low and stay breezy" 55 Actor Lash of early westerns 56 It's north of Afr. 57 "Who's there?" response 61 Secluded spots 62 Big buffoon 63 Firming shot 64 Otherwise 65 555-55-5555, e.g. Last week’s solution

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DOWN 1 "Aunt Flo" hassle 2 "Well, ___-di-freakin'-dah!" 3 Card "in the hole" 4 Centerpiece of some kids' science models 5 Accolades 6 La ___ (Italian opera house) 7 With a kick 8 Poi base 9 Upscale place where Fido stays while his owner's on vacation 10 "___ the loneliest number..." 11 "SNL" producer Michaels 12 Quick drinks out of the bottle 15 "Get out of here!" 20 Japanese noodles 21 Foot, fathom or farad 22 Late Iraqi politician Ezzedine (MAILS anagram) 23 "Three Times ___" 24 On ___ the world 27 Serving of 44 ml 30 Hungarian statesman Nagy 31 Moo goo ___ pan 32 Like some Hinduism 33 Online currency of sorts 34 Tears for fears, for example 36 When summer begins 40 Algebraic figures 41 Automotive pioneer Ransom 42 Morales of "La Bamba" 46 Wings it 47 He played Bond between Moore and Brosnan 48 Hogwash 49 "You can't win ___" 50 Long-eared hoppers 51 Really big bras 52 "Jackass" alum McGhehey 54 Lapsang souchong, et al. 58 Depot stop: abbr. 59 Deck swabbing need 60 File extension that runs programs

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PUBLIC NOTICES ately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 3, 2011 /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 August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 CitiMortgage v Bombard 42011.493 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 12, 2011, 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: Unit 1951B as shown and defined in the Declaration of condominium for South 4th Street condominiums, a residential condominiums, together with its exhibits as recorded November 14, 2007 in book 808 micro record, page 1532 and recorded as condo 000165, records of Missoula county, Montana, located on Lot 9 in block 8 of low’s addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula county, Montana according to the official recorded plat there of. Together with an undivided 50% ownership in the general common elements and right of use of the limited common elements appurtenant to said unit 1951B as said general common elements and limited common elements are defined in the declaration of condominium and condo 000165 as referenced above. Stacy Debusk and Amy Dockrey, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Ticor Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on November 14, 2007 and recorded on November 20, 2007 in Book 809, Page 165 under Document No. 200730264. The beneficial interest is currently held by ONEWEST BANK, FSB. 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 $916.40, beginning December 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 June 24, 2011 is $172,499.48 principal, interest at the rate of 6.375% now totaling $7,107.75, late charges in the amount of $369.42, escrow advances of $40.28, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,535.14, plus accruing interest at the rate of $30.13 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the

close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 4, 2011 /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 4 day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/20 Onewest/debusk 41969.558 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 12, 2011, 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: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA IN THE STATE OF MT: LOT 4 OF MODERIE LOTS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Jack C. Westre, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Source, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on January 27, 2007 and recorded on February 15, 2007 in Book 792, Page 28 as Document No. 200703753. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-OA1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007OA1. 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 $1,254.70, beginning September 1, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 30, 2011 is $463,926.59 principal, interest at the rate of 6.625% now totaling $30700.04, late charges in the amount of $2070.42, escrow advances of $-5371.85, suspense balance of $-842.77 plus accruing interest at the rate of $84.21 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards, The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day

following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 9, 2011 /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 9th day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Marti A Ottley Notary Public Inkom, ID Commission expires: 8/15/2012 Litton V. Westre 41462.822 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 12, 2011, 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 7 in Block 6 of Spring Hills Addition No. 6, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof KAREL A MORALES, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 8, 2007 and Recorded June 12, 2007 in Book 799, Page 329 under Document No. 200714796. The beneficial interest is currently held by Fannie Mae (‘’Federal National Mortgage Association”). 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 $1,636.58, 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 August 12, 2011 is $232,944.24 principal, interest at the rate of 6.8750% now totaling $33,847.05, escrow advances of $6,413.64, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,794.37, plus accruing interest at the rate of $44.49 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by

public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 2, 2011 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Assistant Secretary Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho))ss. County of Bingham) On this 2 day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public of Idaho Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Lbps V Morales 42008.005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 13, 2011, 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 28 OF THE VILLAGE AT BENTLEY PARK, PHASE 3, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Margaret Bostick, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 28, 2008 and recorded on May 30, 2008 in Book 819, Page 1151 under Document No. 200812174. 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 $778.63, beginning August 1, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 26, 2011 is $130,281.08 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $4,166.08, late charges in the amount of $272.51, escrow advances of $784.13, suspense balance of $-38.93 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,921.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $20.08 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 8, 2011 /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 8 day of August, 2011, 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

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Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC v Bostick 41965.418 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 19, 2011, 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 65B of Country Crest No. 3B, Lot 65, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof John L. Nickelson and Debra K. Nickelson, as Grantor(s), 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 Deed of Trust dated on December 18, 2008 and recorded on December 24, 2008 in Book 831, Page 59 under Document No. 200827870. 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 $1,798.65, 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 August 31, 2011 is $290,323.86 principal, interest at the rate of 6.00% now totaling $7,403.67, late charges in the amount of $269.79, and other fees and expenses advanced of $659.28, plus accruing interest at the rate of $48.39 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 15, 2011 /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 15th day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Marti A Ottley Notary Public Inkom, ID Commission expires: 8/15/2012 Guild v Nickelson 41291.540 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 19, 2011, 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

FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, TO-WIT: LOT 13A OF CARLINE ADDITION BLOCK 17, LOTS 13AAND 16A, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED FROM CAROLYN J WALKER TO CHARLES P SMITH, DATED 01/14/2000 IN BOOK 621, PAGE 1662 IN MISSOULA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF MT Charles P. Smith, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Finiti Title, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to CitiFinancial, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 4, 2008 and recorded March 10, 2008 under Document# 200805054, Book 814, Page 0619. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiFinancial 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 $522.78, beginning August 12, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 30, 2011 is $46,994.82 principal, interest at the rate of 11.6292% now totaling $6,193.76, and other fees and expenses advanced of $98.08, plus accruing interest at the rate of $14.97 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 10, 2011 /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 10th day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Cassidy M Wilcox Notary Public Blackfoot, Idaho County, Bingham Commission expires: 7/16/2013 Citifinancial Vs. Smith 41499.919 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2011, 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 5 IN BLOCK 9 OF HILLVIEW HEIGHTS NO. 3 AND 4, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. James Greene and Janet Greene, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Tucker Harris, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., as

Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2001 and Recorded on August 09, 2001 under Document # 200119439, in Bk-666, Pg-386. 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 $1,545.02, beginning September 15, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 31, 2011 is $117,304.53 principal, interest at the rate of 6.02% now totaling $44,308.46, late charges in the amount of $884.50, escrow advances of $35,088.34, suspense balance of $1,944.72 and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,949.18, plus accruing interest at the rate of $19.34 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 15, 2011 /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 15 day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 CitiMortgage v Greene 41499.823 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 20, 2011, 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 100 OF PONDEROSA HEIGHTS, PHASE 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Anthony M Cerasani, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated December 11, 2008 and Recorded on December 17, 2008 under Document #200827443 in B: 830 P: 1031. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank, NA. 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 $2,670.10, beginning February 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments

PUBLIC NOTICES would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 18, 2011 is $417,000.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.625% now totaling $27,519.05, late charges in the amount of $534.04, escrow advances of $6,013.20 and other fees and expenses advanced of $219.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $75.69 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 16, 2011 /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 16 day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot Commission expires: 5/26/2015 US Bank V Cerasani 41810.163 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 27, 2011, 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 1 IN WEST POINTE, PHASE I, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY. MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Gregory B Hanson and Cookie Hanson, as Grantor(s), 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 Deed of Trust dated on February 27, 2008 and recorded on February 27, 2008 in Book 813, Page 1270 under Document No. 200804175. 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 $2,053.10, beginning May 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 July 19, 2011 is $332,753.22 principal, interest at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $5,851.37, escrow advances of $1,189.29 and other fees and expenses advanced of $16.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $53.56 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that

may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 19, 2011 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company, LLC Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) )ss. County of Bingham ) On this 19 day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Shauna Romrell Notary Public Idaho County, Bingham Commission expires: 06/04/2016 GMAC v Hanson 41965.577 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 9, 2011, 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 3 of Huntington Place, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat of record in Book 27 of Plats at Page 35 Max M. Sherry, 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 March 26, 2007 and Recorded March 26, 2007 in Book 794, Page 325, under Document No. 200707028. 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 $1,322.61, beginning February 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 June 6, 2011 is $199,937.88 principal, interest at the rate of 6.375% now totaling $5,485.45, late charges in the amount of $529.04, escrow advances of $960.99, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,692.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $34.92 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents

(valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 1, 2011 /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 August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC Vs. Sherry 41207.922 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 9, 2011, 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: All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Missoula, State of Montana being known and designated as Lot 17 in Block 5 of Second Supplement to Highland Heights, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Pamela J Roberts, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to American Pioneer Title Insurance Agency, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust Dated August 6, 2003 and Recorded August 15, 2003 in Book 714, Page 1265 under Document Number 200330155. 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 $933.99, beginning June 1, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 10, 2011 is $103,599.83 principal, interest at the rate of 5.75% now totaling $7,096.76, late charges in the amount of $741.40, escrow advances of $3,197.29 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,441.70, plus accruing interest at the rate of $16.32 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the

grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 3, 2011 /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 3rd day of August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Blackfoot Commission expires: 5/26/2015 CitiMortgage v Roberts 41926.468 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 9, 2011, 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 35 OF SPRING MEADOWS, AN AMENDED SUBDIVISION OF BAY MEADOWS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, IN BOOK 17 AT PAGE 72 OF PLAT RECORDS, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. Bradley S. Cuerth, Sandra L. Cuerth, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 18, 2006 and April 20, 2006 under Document No. 200608861 Bk. 772 Pg. 2110 Micro Records. 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 $1,549.49, 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 July 28, 2011 is $210,652.27 principal, interest at the rate of 6.5% now totaling $5,576.98, late charges in the amount of $228.20, escrow advances of $530.80, and other fees and expenses advanced of $34.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $37.51 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be post-

poned by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 1, 2011 /s/ Becky Stucki First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Assistant Secretary 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 August, 2011, 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 forgoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Cassidy M Wilcox Notary Public Blackfoot Idaho County, Bingham Commission expires: 7/16/2013 Citimortgage V. Cuerth 42011.504 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No: 08-OC-113329 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Lenders Service Title Agency, Inc., the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on February 17,2012, at the hour of 11:00 AM, of said day, ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 WEST BROADWAY, MISSOULA, MT, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of MISSOULA, State of Montana, to-wit: TRACT A 12 J OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 3148 BEING A TRACT LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 16465 HIGHLAND DRIVE , FLORENCE, MT 59833, is sometimes associated with said real property. JED E TINDER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to TITLE SERVICES OF MISSOULA, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHALLENGE FINANCIAL INVESTORS, CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/2/2007, recorded 2/7/2007 in Volume 791, page 1194, of Deed of Trust, under Instrument No. 200703173, Mortgage records of MISSOULA County, MONTANA. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Trustee Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-2 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2. The default for which this sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 2/2/2007, THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 7/1/2011 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. [amount due as of October 11, 2011 Delinquent Payments from July 01, 2011 4 payments at $ 2,048.59 each $. 8,194.36 (0701-11 through 10-11-11) Late Charges: $ 252.03 Beneficiary Advances: $ 916.23 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 9,362.62 All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The principal balance is $364,802.36, together with interest thereon at 2.875% per annum from 6/1/2011, until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. 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 for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 10/12/2011 Lenders Service Title Agency, Inc. Trustee By: Joseph Tran, Authorized Signor c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 4114629 10/27/2011, 11/03/2011, 11/10/2011 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/03/2012 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 RONNY L. STRAIGHT AND VICKI L. STRAIGHT, HUSBAND AND WIFE 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 07/25/2003 and recorded 07/31/2003, in document No. 200327979 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 713 at Page Number 573 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14 IN BLOCK 2 OF EL MAR ESTATES PHASE I, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 8440 PHEASANT 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 11/01/2010, 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 $110,421.58 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.25% per annum from 10/01/2010 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: 09/19/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110029886 FEI NO. 1006.132267 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/10/2012, 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 SUE FITZGERALDTRAVERS, A MARRIED WOMAN as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 02/24/2004 and recorded 03/02/2004, in document No. 200405438 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 727 at Page Number 413 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5A OF OTOUPALIK ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4119 SPURGIN ROAD, 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 NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-04. There is a

default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 11/01/2008, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $142,885.78 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 9.125% per annum from 10/01/2008 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 09/27/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100126688 FEI NO. 1006.114440 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/07/2012, 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 MICHELE D RUTHERFORD as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/15/2005 and recorded 04/18/2005, in document No. 200508814 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 750 at Page Number 1447 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 21 AND ALL OF LOT 22 IN BLOCK 31 OF SOUTH MISSOULAADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 509 BROOKS ST, Missoula, MT 59801-4012. 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 07/01/2009, 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 $155,510.68 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.75% per annum from 07/01/2009 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 09/22/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110105939 FEI NO. 1006.143892 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/10/2012, 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 JUSTIN POLLACK, AND ANGELA POLLACK, AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES (MISSOULA) J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 02/15/2007 and recorded 02/22/2007, in document No. 200704238 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 792 at Page Number 513 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 OF TRAVELER’S REST ESTATES, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 358 MARI COURT, 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 OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20076. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 11/01/2009, 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 $419,862.83 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 3.50% per annum from 10/01/2009 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: 09/26/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110038353 FEI NO. 1006.134822 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/08/2012, 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 MATTHEW H BROWN, AND LINDA L BROWN, AS JOINT TENANTS NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J. PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 01/22/2007 and recorded 03/14/2007, in document No. 200705936 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 793 at Page Number 751 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 SIT-

UATE IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA AND STATE OF MONTANA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 37, IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA, IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF ON RECORD IN BOOK 4, COPY OF PLATS AT PAGE 7 1/2, DOCUMENT NO. 119118, RECORDS OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET AND THE WEST 30 FEET THEREOF. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 546 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 1425. TAX ID: 972120. Property Address: 3427 W CENTRAL AVE, Missoula, MT 59804-6329. 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 2007-4. 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 03/01/2010, 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 $199,713.61 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.875% per annum from 03/01/2010 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: 09/23/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0106237 FEI NO. 1006.144041 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/13/2012 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 SHARLA V CENIS, AND CHRISTOPHER E CENIS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J. PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 07/27/2009 and recorded 08/10/2009, in document No. 200919833 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 845 at Page Number 677 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 SITUTATED IN MISSOULA COUNTY, STATE OF MONTANA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 6 IN BLOCK 10 OF WEST VIEW, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF: FILED IN PLAT BOOK 529, PAGE 406, RECORDED 02/02/1998. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM JOANNE L. MCKEON AND JOANNE L. MCCOLLOM AKA AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 529, PAGE 406 DATED 01/29/1998 AND RECORDED 02/02/1998, MISSOULA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF MONTANA. Property Address: 262 RIDGEWAY DR, LOLO, MT 59847-9608. 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 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

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balance of $137,764.46 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 4.875% 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: 09/28/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110109989 FEI NO. 1006.144124 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/17/2012, 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 BRUCE ANDERSON 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 Trust Indenture Dated 06/29/2005 and recorded 07/01/2005, in document No. 200516365 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 755 at Page Number 413 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE EAST 90 FEET OF THE SOUTH 140 FEET OF BLOCK 11 OF HAMMOND ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 670 FEET SOUTH FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 32, MONTANA ADDITION; THENCE SOUTH 140 FEET; THENCE WEST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 140 FEET; THENCE EAST 90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

LYING AND BEING IN THE NW1/4 NW1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 626 OF MICRO AT PAGE 2277 Property Address: 240 DALY AVENUE, Missoula, MT 59801. 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 CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2005-HYB6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HYB6. 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 $407,946.10 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.625% 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: 10/04/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110113971 FEI NO. 1006.144339 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/17/2012, 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 JOHN C MOSS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 02/20/2007 and recorded 03/08/2007, in document No. 200705526 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 793 at Page Number 341 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 17 AND 18 IN BLOCK 66 OF SCHOOL ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1408 HOWELL STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59802 Property Address: 1408 HOWELL STREET, Missoula, MT 59802. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE LXS 2007-7N TRUST FUND. 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 01/01/2010, 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 $133,385.07 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.50% per annum from 12/01/2009 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: 10/04/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100148477 FEI NO. 1006.119982 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/15/2012, 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 CLINTON J ADCOCK AND AMBER K ADCOCK, AS JOINT TENANTS 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 Trust Indenture Dated 01/16/2009 and recorded 01/22/2009, in document No. 200901326 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 832 at Page Number 357 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 9A OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4379, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. Property Address: 6003 AIRWAY BLVD, 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 05/01/2010, 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 $313,492.39 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.00% per annum from 04/01/2010 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: 09/30/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 10-0139822 FEI NO.

PUBLIC NOTICES 1006.117071 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/10/2012, 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 LESLIE I. CONNELL as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 09/25/2008 and recorded 09/30/2008, in document No. 200822419 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 827 at Page Number 204 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 448 OF PLEASANT VIEW HOMES NO. 4, PHASE 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 3841 Lexington Avenue, 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 10/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $223,424.51 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.375% per annum from 09/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this 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: 09/28/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100108987 FEI NO. 1006.110520 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/10/2012 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 ANTHONY M GORDON, AND RENEEA J GORDON, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON, ATTORNEY LICENSED IN THE STATE OF MONTANA as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust

Indenture Dated 10/03/2008 and recorded 10/08/2008, in document No. 200823029 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 827 at Page Number 814 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9A OF LOW’S ADDITION NO. 10, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A 15 FOOT WIDE SEWER AND WATER EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION. Property Address: 620 S GARFIELD ST, Missoula, MT 598012262. 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 09/01/2009, 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 $168,118.79 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.625% per annum from 08/01/2009 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: 09/28/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100110374 FEI NO. 1006.110532 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. To be sold for cash at Trustee’s sale on February 23, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., on the front (south) steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, all of Trustee’s right, title and interest to the following-described property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lots 4 and 5 in Block 58 of Daly’s Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Book 1 of Plats at Page 79. Kraig A. Michels and Marie L. Michels, as Grantors, conveyed the real property to Western Title and Escrow as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Missoula Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2003, and recorded October 16, 2003, in Book 720, Page 163, Document No. 200339699, in the records of the Missoula County, Montana, Clerk and Recorder. A Substitution of Trustee designating Kevin S. Jones as Successor Trustee was recorded October 13, 2011, in Book 884, Page 288, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder. The default of the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, 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 Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has exercised, and hereby exercises, its option to declare the full amount secured by such Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. There presently is due on said obligation the principal sum of $135,896.19, plus interest at a rate of 5.875% totaling $63,465.97 and late fees of $259.01, for a total amount due of $199,621.17, as of October 7, 2011, 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 the terms and provisions of this Notice. DATED 14th day of October 2011. /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Trustee. STATE OF MONTANA)) ss. County of Missoula). On this 14th day of October, 2011 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. To be sold for cash at Trustee’s sale on February 23, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., on the front (south) steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, all of Trustee’s right, title and interest to the following-described property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A tract of land located in the NW1/4 of Section 1, Township 15 North, Range 23 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, being more particularly described as Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 2221. Roger Allen Chalmers and Ada Marie Chalmers, as Grantors, conveyed the real property to Stewart Title as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Missoula Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 5, 2008, and recorded March 10, 2008, in Book 814, Page 0596, Document No. 200805031, in the records of the Missoula County, Montana, Clerk and Recorder. A Substitution of Trustee designating Kevin S. Jones as Successor Trustee was recorded October 13, 2011, in Book 884, Page 289, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder. The default of the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, 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 Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has exercised, and hereby exercises, its option to declare the full amount secured by such Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. There presently is due on said obligation the principal sum of $230,872.97, plus interest at a rate of 6.5% totaling $53,654.24 and late fees of $303.40, for a total amount due of $284,830.62, as of October 7, 2011, 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 14th day of October, 2011. /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Trustee. STATE OF MONTANA)) ss. County of Missoula). On this 14th day of October, 2011 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 Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: Daniel J. Doyle Missoula County Treasurer Mike Doyle 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 real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: 14N 20W 15 1965, PARCEL 06E, TRACT 6E COS 1965, SUID # 5820633. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: Tract 6E of Certificate of Survey No. 1965, a tract of land located in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 10, and the Northwest one-quarter of Section 15, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Parcel No. 5820633. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30th, 2007 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $1560. 87 Penalty: $31. 22 Interest: $547. 22 Costs: $492. 31 Total: $2631. 62 7. The date that the redemption period expires is —— ——————————-January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not

paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project, LLC Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: Daniel R. Anderson Missoula County Treasurer First National Bank of Montana 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 real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: 14N 20W 16 5613, PARCEL XXX, TRACT 65A-1 OF COS 5613 IN NW4 IN SECTION 16 14-20, SUID #5912508. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: Tract 65A-1 of Certificate of Survey No. 5613, a tract of land located in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Parcel No. 5912508. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30th, 2007 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $8535. 85 Penalty: $170. 74 Interest: $2975. 02 Costs: $515. 39 Total: $12, 197. 00 7. The date that the redemption period expires is ————————————January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project, LLC Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: David L. Burgin Missoula County Treasurer Delores Burgin Collection Bureau Services, Inc. Bitterroot Valley Bank dba Airway Boulevard Bank U.S. Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Rocky Mountain Division Attn: SPF Advisor, MS 5022, Den 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 real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: 13N 17W 10 5824, PARCEL XXX, TRACT 3B OF COS 5824. SUID #4156913. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: Tract 3B of Certificate of Survey No. 5824, a tract of land located in the N1/2 of Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 17 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Parcel No. 4156913. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30th, 2007 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula,

MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $174. 78 Penalty: $3. 48 Interest: $71. 76 Costs: $519. 71 Total: $769. 73 7. The date that the redemption period expires is ———— ————————-January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project LLC Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: James Sears Missoula County Treasurer 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 real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: Subdiv.MIS MISSION SWAN ESTATES Lot029 21N 17W 26 MISSION SWAN ESTATES, LOT 29 MISSION SWAN ESTATES, LOT 29 OF MISSOULA SWAY ESTATES, SUID #223806. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: Lot 29 of MISSION SWAN ESTATES, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Parcel No. 223806. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30th, 2007 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $932. 78 Penalty: $18. 66 Interest: $318. 15 Costs: $489. 79 Total: $1759. 38 7. The date that the redemption period expires is ———— ————————-January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project, LLC Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: Michael J. Harbine Missoula County Treasurer D R Dammel Donald R. Dammel Donald R. Dammel c/o Cornerstone Financial, Inc. Attn: Robert Congdon U.S. Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Rocky Mountain Division Attn, SPF Advisor, MS 5022, Den Collection

Professionals, Inc. Pursuant to section 1518-212, Montana Code Annotated, notice is hereby given: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency a property tax lien exists on the real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: 13N 19W 05 PLAT A5, PARCEL XXX, N1/2 N1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4 PLAT A5 5-1319 9.48AC, SUID #5893009. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: The North one-half of the North onehalf of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 5, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Deed Reference: Book 251 Page 322 Micro Records. Parcel No. 5893009. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on May 31st, 2008 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $1492. 32 Penalty: $29. 85 Interest: $479. 23 Costs: $520. 60 Total: $2522. 00 7. The date that the redemption period expires is ————————————-January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project, LLC Notice That A Tax Deed May Be Issued To: Phoebe J. Patterson Revocable Trust Missoula County Treasurer Barry L. Bollenbacher c/o Cynthia K. Thiel, Boone Karlberg, P.C. United States of America c/o Victoria L. Francis Assistant U.S. Attorney Century Condominium Association, Inc. c/o ADEA Property Management, LLP Pursuant to section 1518-212, Montana Code Annotated, notice is hereby given: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency a property tax lien exists on the real property in which you may have an interest. The real property is described on the tax lien sale certificate as: Subdiv.-CCN Lot- XXX Block -XXX 13N 19W 33 CENTURY CONDOMINIUMS, UNIT CENTURY CONDOMINIUMS, UNIT #15 CENTURY CONDOMINIUMS, SUID #3659809. The real property is also described in the records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder as: CONDOMINIUM UNIT #15 OF THE CENTURY CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED ON AUGUST 21, 2001 IN BOOK 666 MICRO RECORDS, PAGE 1341, AS DOCUMENT NO. 200120394 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MISSOULA COUNTY, STATE OF MONTANA. SAID CONDOMINIUM BEING LOCATED ON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 738, A PARCEL OF GROUND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDIED INTEREST IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AND AS STATED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AS RECORDED IN BOOK 666 OF MICRO RECORS AT PAGE 341. Parcel No. 3659809. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on November 30th, 2007 and a property tax lien exists on the property as a result of a property tax delinquency. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 16th, 2008. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax

lien sale on July 16th, 2008, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Montana Land Project, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 1952, Great Falls, MT 59403, and a tax deed will be issued to it unless the property tax lien is redeemed prior to the expiration date of the redemption period. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: Tax: $2828. 65 Penalty: $56. 60 Interest: $984. 1 2 Costs: $560. 22 Total: $4429. 59 7. The date that the redemption period expires is ———— ————————-January 2nd, 2012. 8. For the property tax lien to be redeemed, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 plus all interest and costs that accrue from the date of this notice until the date of redemption, which amount will be calculated by the County Treasurer upon request, must be paid on or before the date that the redemption period expires. 9. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to 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 Montana Land Project, LLC, on the day following the date on which the redemption period expires or on the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 10. 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, (406) 258-4847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 27th day of October, 2011. Montana Land Project, LLC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS / STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD) is requesting Statements of Qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist MUD in designing and supervising the construction of a new Tool Library and Truck Share facility in compliance with all applicable requirements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Construction is expected to commence in February 2012. MUD exists to create a replicable model of urban sustainable living through education, demonstration, and celebration in the Missoula community. To this end, MUD encourages the use of recycled materials, sustainable technology building practices, and in-kind donations in all phases of design that are in compliance with CDBG requirements. MUD encourages all architectural service providers including women and minorityowned businesses that would like to be a part of this community building project to acquire and review the Request for Proposals. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected respondent. The Request for Proposals (RFP) includes a description of all services to be provided by the respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses. RFP documents can be obtained by contacting MUD, 629 Phillips Street, Missoula, MT 59802, (Ph) 406-721-7513. The RFP can also be obtained via the MUD website: www.mudproject.org. All responses to the detailed RFP must be submitted by 5pm, Dec. 2, 2011 to the MUD office at 629 Phillips Street, Missoula, MT 59802. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF KERN Case No. S-1501FL-619364 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION In Re the Marriage of Kristine D. Weiss, Petitioner and Nicholas O. Weiss, Respondent. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof, upon the Petitioner’s attorney within twenty days after the service of this Summons for Publication, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Petition. This action is brought for the purpose of Dissolution of Marriage in Missoula County, State of Montana. DATED this 26th day of October, 2011. /s/ John Oglesby, Judge of the Superior Court By: /s/ Terry McNally, Deputy Clerk

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345 Brooks St. Great Investment potential near university. Price reduced to $289,000. Call Anne 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on large fenced lot, deck, fire pit, close to schools, walking paths and shopping. Newer furnace, water heater, gas fireplace. PRICE REDUCED ONLY $229,000. MLS# 20110384. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. 5 Bed, 4+ bath, 2 car garage townhome at The Ranch Club. Closest to clubhouse, basement finished. $422,000. MLS# 10007754. Call Anne 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com 6106 Longview $235,000 MLS # 20116338 Large 4 Bedroom 2 Bath home located in the South Hills. This home features hardwood floors, open floor plan, and large fenced yard. Call Betsy Milyard for more info 880-4749. 860 Haley, Florence $550,000 - MLS# 20115636 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage home available. Over 5000 finished square ft. Tons of space, game room and its own movie theater - perfect for living and entertaining! Your own private movie theater comes with 55â&#x20AC;? LED 3D TV, seven theater chairs, and an awesome sound system. Call Betsy Milyard for more info 880-4749. Affordable Condo, Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you could afford to buy your own place? This sweet new, green-built development may be your ticket. 1400 Burns, 240-5227 porticorealestate.com BEAUTIFUL LOLO AREA CUSTOM HOME ON 1.65 ACRES. 5 Bdr/4 Bath, soaring cathedral ceilings, hand-peeled log, exposed beam, and stacked stone accents, gorgeous kitchen and master, amazing deck, and much, much more. $525,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-

Megan Lane, Frenchtown, $199,900 MLS: 10007166 BRAND NEW 3 BED, 2 BATH HOME ON 1 ACRE. HOME TO BE BUILT SO YOU CAN PICK YOUR COLORS AND SOME FINISHING TOUCHES. GENEROUS $2000 APPLIANCE ALLOWANCE AND $1300 LANDSCAPING ALLOWANCE. Call Betsy for more info 8804749. Peaceful 11.64 acres with a gorgeous 3 bed, 2 bath home, sits in beautiful Cedar Ridge area, only 15 minutes from downtown Missoula. $299,000. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

PRICE REDUCED! 2 bdrm 2 bath manufactured home. Addition for possible den or office. Shop & extra space in dbl garage. Zoned for multifamily or commercial. NOW ONLY $104,900. MLS#906610. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. Rattlesnake dream property with a 1 bedroom apartment! 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage located on over 1/2 acre manicured & landscaped gardens & lawn. UG sprinkler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;secret gardenâ&#x20AC;? & fenced yard. $425,000. MLS#20114396. Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula

Immaculate Rose Park Area Home, This light filled home offers a fantastic floorplan, 2 family rooms, large deck and nice backyard for entertaining. 300 Central, 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Looking for a place to call home? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Looking for homebuyer education? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com

SINGLE LEVEL HIDDEN TRAILS HOME. 2 Bdr/1 Bath, double garage, cathedral ceilings, wood laminate flooring, dining area, and more, all just a few minutes from UM and downtown. $174,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or visit... www.mindypalmer.com SINGLE LEVEL LIVING CLOSE TO THE BITTERROOT RIVER. 4 Bdr/3 Bath single-level Stevensville home. Great, open floor plan, incredible mountain

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8169 Lower Miller Creek â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bed, 2 bath Well kept manufactured home on five productive acres in Upper Miller Creek. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 storage sheds, a detached double car garage and a separate shop/garage. â&#x20AC;˘ Only be 5 minutes from town. â&#x20AC;˘ $250,000 â&#x20AC;˘ MLS # 20113133.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;FAMOUS NINE MILE HOUSEâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Purchase the restaurant/bar, the house, outbuildings, & 4 trailer spots for â&#x20AC;˘ Dynamite investment for the right person with great potential for income from the rentals and the restaurant. â&#x20AC;˘ $449,000 â&#x20AC;˘ MLS # 20113100

860 Haley, Florence â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Over 5000 Finished sqft. Amazing home with gorgeous views, & paved road access. Tons of space, game room and its own movie theater - perfect for living and entertaining! â&#x20AC;˘ $550,000 â&#x20AC;˘ MLS #20115636

PRICE REDUCED 117 Dallas, in LOLO. $184,900 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bed 2 Bath home on the hill in Lolo. â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious living room, large backyard & deck, great views of the mountains, and huge family room in the basement. â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect home for RD financing.

Call Wilma for information, Savoir Faire Properties, Polson 406-883-3346

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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

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SPECTACULAR HORSE PROPERTY ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER. 4 Bdr/3 Bath, 10.4 acres, cross-fenced, 4 stall custom barn with hay loft, hardwood & tile floors, gourmet kitchen, arched doorways, 2 decks, spectacular mountain views, 400 feet of river frontage. $449,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Unique Lower Rattlesnake home near Bugbee Nature Area, 3Brm, 4Ba, Tree-top views, Lots of upgrades like granite countertops and lots of gorgeous wood, 909 Herbert, 240-5227 porticorealestate.com View or list properties for sale By Owner at www.byownermissoula.com OR call 550-3077

Wonderful 5 bed, 3 bath home @ top of Fairviews with 2 car garage. Level lot! Borders open space. All new carpet & interior paint. Trex deck off dining room. Great views! Back yard is fenced. $275,000. MLS#20116161. Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.110artemos.com

CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES It’s football Season and 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 Wilma Condominium Wilma Condominium For Sale. $224,000. Completely remodeled. please call 406.249.6069 for more info. www.movemontana.com

LAND FOR SALE Almost 1/2 acre building site with great views. Close to Ranch Club Golf course and fishing access. City sewer stubbed to the property line. NOW ONLY $69,900. MLS# 10007449. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

Homes: 744 Rollins . . . . . . . . .Slant St. charmer . . . . 2325 Wyoming . . . . . . .4BR/2Ba . . . . . . . . . 120 Bickford . . . . . . . .Slant Streets . . . . . . . 2627 O'Shaughnessy . . . .Duplex . . . . . . . . . . 2618 Rattlesnake . . . . .Huge Lot! . . . . . . . . . 300 W Central . . . . . . .Lewis & Clark beaut! . . 6526 MacArthur . . . . . .Views . . . . . . . . . . . 611 Stephens . . . . . . . .Character galore . . . . . 909 Herbert . . . . . . . .Near Bugbee Park . . . . Homes w/land: 9625 Cedar Ridge . . . . .11+ Acres close in . . . 2348 River Rd . . . . . . .House & Land to build! Land: Upper Sawmill Creek Ln. .15 acres Cascade County NHN S 13th West . . . . .Vacant lot in Missoula . 17467 W Nine Mile . . . .11.08 acres, Huson . . . Commercial: 436 S 3rd W. . . . . . . .Historical Register . . . . 1535 Liberty Lane . . . . .New Lease Space . . . . Townhomes/Condos: 3811 Stephens #24 . . . .Close to everything . . .

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Beautiful 14 acre parcel just west of Huson. Meadow with trees & pasture. Modulars or double wides on foundation ok. $169,900. MLS#906774. Janet 240-3932 or Robin 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

I can help you sell your home! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com

**Georgetown Lake Value** Amazing price for 2.87ac, easy access, open meadow, ready to build site, $47,000!!!258-6632

3 bed, 2 bath Potomac area home. Covered deck, fenced acreage and great views. The

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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

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345 Brooks Street, Msla $275,000 • MLS#20114082 SLANT STREET HOME. 4 bed, 1.5 bath, 3+ garage. Close to the U and downtown.

321 N Higgins, Msla $790,000 • MLS#10003360 Downtown commercial building with land. Does not include business. Prime location with over 4,000 sq. ft. retail space plus basement storage.

650 Colorado Gulch, Msla $429,000 • MLS# 20115604 Established Brick and Stucco Ranch style 4 bed, 2.5 bath home, Grant Creek area, on 2.5 acre lot. Lawn maintenance & snow removal paid by seller for one full year.

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Dancing, drinks, small bites, big auctions Live music from Salsa Loca Missoula Children's Theatre Saturday, November 19, 7-11pm Proceeds benefit Missoula Medical Aid, whose medical teams work with rural and impoverished communities in Honduras as they seek to improve health and access to health care. More info: missoulamedicalaid.org

Montana Repertory Theatre and Forward Montana present

Gore Vidal's The (Last) Best Man A non-partisan theatre event to promote civic engagement and voter registration. Crystal Theatre Saturday, November 5, 7:30pm Tickets available at Rudy's. More info: montanarep.org

Can the Cats Food Drive! Supporting the Missoula Food Bank November 5 - November 19 Collection sites all over campus as well as at The Good Food Store, Orange Street Food Farm, Albertsons, Karl Tyler Chevrolet, the YMCA and the Missoula Food Bank.