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EXPLORER2014

OUR GUIDE TO SUMMER ADVENTURE THROUGHOUT WESTERN MONTANA

ONE STATE WAGES COURT DECISION COWBOY POET PAUL OPINION NEWS SUPREME ARTS WAR ON WOLVES HELPS FIGHT FORECLOSURE ZARZYSKI DIGS DEEP

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cover photo by Cathrine L. Walters

News Voices/Letters Worldly lessons.......................................................................................4 The Week in Review New coach, Mountain Water and open streets............................6 Briefs Health care, beer and Rio Tinto ...........................................................................6 Etc. Collecting our breath after a hectic primary ...........................................................7 News New nonprofit gives voice to growing climbing community ...............................8 News State Supreme Court ruling sets precedent against dual tracking .......................9 Opinion One state sets out to wipe out wolves...........................................................10 Feature Louie “the Lead” Bond’s slow and steady style...............................................14

Arts & Entertainment Arts Cowboy poet Paul Zarzyski makes some noise.....................................................18 Music Sage Francis, Taken By Canadians and Sun Kil Moon........................................19 Books Revenge meets beauty in Stars Go Blue............................................................20 Arts Joe Meiser’s FAQs on technology, art....................................................................21 Film Cold in July can’t bring the heat ..........................................................................22 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ......................................................23 Flash in the Pan Mango madness ................................................................................24 Happiest Hour Tap Room Tours ..................................................................................26 8 Days a Week Slow jams.............................................................................................27 Mountain High The Paw Power 5K..............................................................................33 Agenda Freedom in Montana: Fighting Human Trafficking at Home ..........................34

Exclusives

Street Talk..............................................................................................................4 In Other News......................................................................................................12 Classifieds ..........................................................................................................C-1 The Advice Goddess ...........................................................................................C-2 Free Will Astrolog y.............................................................................................C-4 Crossword Puzzle...............................................................................................C-7 Camp Sleepover ...............................................................................................C-11 This Modern World...........................................................................................C-12

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STREET TALK

by Cathrine L. Walters

Asked Tuesday, June 3, on N. Higgins Avenue.

Who do you think is the most underrated musician in Missoula?

Follow-up: What local band or artist gets you off the couch, into the club and onto the dance floor?

Daniel West: Solomon. He has a show on MCAT. He’s a hip-hop artist around town.

Spoken words: I would definitely go to a performance of Solomon’s or Tahj Kjelland or Mateo Mblem.

JoAnn Secrist: Probably Three-Eared Dog. I saw them on Saturday and thought they all looked about 10 but loved them. I thought they were awesome. Footloose: Definitely Three-Eared Dog and I love Miller Creek. I couldn’t sit still when I heard them at BrewFest.

Shy Andrad: Lee McAfee. She’s the most beautiful person I’ve seen with dreadlocks. Wrapped up: Frodie Wapikiya. It’s hip hop and rap. He plays at the Palace.

Erin Schneider: Mesozoic Mafia. It’s like dinosaur hip-hop with cello and trombone and lots of people singing. Horn of plenty: I want to say Shakewell but I’m in Shakewell. But we’re a high-energy 10-piece funk band. Those horns bring a lot of energy.

Stephanie Lubrecht: Keaton Wilson and all the guys of The Captain Wilson Conspiracy. They are all fantastic jazz musicians. Sing along: I like the Miller Creek shows. I started listening to them years ago and got to know a bunch of their songs.

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I am writing in response to Henriette Löwisch’s May 15 op-ed piece, “Stop Feeding the Beast,” in which she asserts that Missoula “isn’t all that great a destination for foreign high school students.” As a veteran host mother and volunteer liaison to numerous high school exchange students from around the world—Thailand, Italy, Hungary, Denmark, Guatemala, Peru, Japan and Turkey, among other countries—as well as a former exchange student myself, I couldn’t disagree more. It’s unfortunate that Lowisch’s exchange student was “bored out of her mind” and missed “clubbing” like she did in Germany, but the point of going on exchange isn’t to re-create the life you had in your home country. Rather, it’s to discover what life is like in another one.

Without exception, the kids I have hosted and been involved with have loved and treasured their time here in Missoula, a place which allowed them the freedom to decide who they wanted to be, outside of the constraints of their own cultures.

They willingly gave up activities they pursued at home to explore new ones—the Italian skydiver learned to sew her own clothes; the Thai badminton player joined the yearbook staff; the Hungarian ballroom dancer learned to sing and play tennis; and of course all of them became huge fans of the outdoor adventures that are such a big part of our lives here.

Nearly all of them earned top-notch grades (contrary to what Lowisch writes, many exchange students need the academic credits from their classes here, and even if they don’t, most of the ones I’ve known have taken their studies seriously).

They participated in school plays, choir concerts and sporting events, and experienced American teen coming-of-age rituals, including prom, homecoming and graduation. They took on new roles and responsibilities as part of their American households: one learned to be a big sister; another learned to cook and do dishes; a third how to enjoy family meals. They also made lifelong friends not only with American kids but with teens from other countries, creating an international web of connections. All while gaining a fresh perspective on themselves and their home countries.

Two of them were so enamored with our city that they got (parent-approved) tattoos of Missoula after they celebrated their 18th birthdays here. Three years after she

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went back to Budapest, one of them still lists Missoula as her current city on her Facebook page. Many have come back to visit, and those who haven’t yet managed to return tell me they are anxious to.

While they were here, they were excellent and enthusiastic ambassadors for their home countries, broadening the views of their classmates as well as their teachers. Since returning home, they have become excellent and enthusiastic ambassadors for the United States and for Montana. This, of course, is the most important benefit of exchange programs: they promote peace through intercultural understanding. It is a lofty but worthy goal, and it’s the reason I’m so passionate about them.

“Without exception, the kids I have hosted and been involved with have loved and treasured their time here in Missoula”

The “strict” no drinking and no driving rules that Lowisch complains about are not only appropriate, they are the law: as high schoolers, these students are too young to drink legally. Most are also too young to possess a driver’s license from their home countries, which generally require that they be 18 before they can obtain one. As for prohibiting tattoos, not all programs do, but even American kids need parental permission to get one if they’re under 18, and some states won’t allow minors to be tattooed even with parental permission. And while the organ-

ization I work with doesn’t prohibit sex, we do discourage it, warning, among other things, that it puts the students at risk of contracting STDs, that boys may be charged with statutory rape, and that girls will be sent home if they become pregnant. Far from being overly restrictive, these rules and approaches are simply a common-sense effort to keep the students safe and prevent them from making poor choices. What parent or host parent would trust an organization that did anything different?

And that brings me to Lowisch’s suggestion that it would be better if the Missoula schools bypassed exchange organizations and dealt directly with foreign students, which would allow the schools to design their own programs and charge tuition for them. At first blush, that may sound like a good idea for our cashstrapped district, but the truth is that even for long-established exchange-student organizations with a proven track record, it’s no small task to handle all the logistics that are required—to vet students and host families, match students with appropriate families, negotiate the mountains of paperwork and complicated travel arrangements that are required to get the students here, and provide orientation and support for both students and host families prior to and throughout the students’ stay. I have never received a penny for hosting or helping exchange students, so I don’t have a financial interest in perpetuating the current system (and indeed, I have often bemoaned the high costs of going on exchange, since the world would be a better place if more students could afford to), but I am interested in seeing the continued success of exchanges, and I am skeptical that our school system would be equipped to take on these duties.

In November, 35 years after I first went to live there, I will be headed back to Denmark to celebrate my host mother’s 90th birthday. My time in Denmark changed my life and views and those of my host family in profound ways, and the foreign exchange students I’ve hosted and helped here say the same. I strongly encourage Missoulians to continue to open their hearts to the exchange students that are lucky enough to be placed here, and perhaps even to consider hosting one of them. It’s a surefire way to change the world for the better.

Kathy Witkowsky Missoula

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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by Cathrine L. Walters

Wednesday, May 28 Thirty-eight Mountain Water employees file a Motion to Intervene in the City of Missoula's effort to condemn and acquire the water utility from the Carlyle Group, arguing that city ownership will lead to a “loss of [employees'] rights, protections and accrued benefits.”

Thursday, May 29 The Montana Secretary of State's office approves a request from anti-drug group SafeMontana to petition voters to place Initiative No. I-174 on November ballots. I-174 would repeal the Medical Marijuana Act.

Friday, May 30 A 26-year-old woman reports she was raped at 12:30 a.m. on Missoula’s Westside.

Later in the day, a 29-year-old woman decides not to pursue charges against her husband for allegedly raping her earlier in the week.

Saturday, May 31 The University of Montana announces its new men’s basketball coach, Travis DeCuire. The former Griz point guard has worked alongside two former UM coaches, Mike Montgomery at California and Blaine Taylor at Old Dominion, and replaces Wayne Tinkle, who recently left to lead Oregon State.

Sunday, June 1 A man plays bike polo by himself, a yoga class takes place on the Higgins Avenue Bridge and a drum circle forms in an intersection as downtown is closed to traffic during Sunday Streets Missoula.

Monday, June 2 Just before 6:00 p.m., Missoula city police officers and firefighters respond to reports of a vehicle on fire beneath the Russell Street Bridge. After extinguishing the blaze, investigators discover evidence of arson.

Tuesday, June 3 Only 21,518—or 25.6 percent—of Missoula County’s 83,987 registered voters cast their ballots in local and statewide primary elections. Ravalli County polls are bit busier, with 36.5 percent of registered voters participating in the contests.

Bikram Yoga offered a free class on the Higgins Avenue bridge during Sunday Streets Missoula on June 1. The biannual event closes part of downtown to car traffic to promote active transportation, community health, public space and local businesses.

Partnership Health

County settles claims Missoula County recently agreed to pay four former Partnership Health Center staffers $189,000 to settle allegations that clinic management fostered a hostile workplace and forced them to work unpaid overtime.

“It was resolved amicably,” says Great Falls attorney Elizabeth Best, who represented the plaintiffs in all four lawsuits.

Partnership is a nonprofit community health center that serves more than 10,000 repeat patients each year. A board of directors governs the clinic, while Missoula County facilitates the clinic’s human resources and payroll.

The largest of the four settlements went to Partnership’s former Dental Practice Manager Patricia Morgan, who is receiving $80,000 after working at Partnership for two years. According to the lawsuit, Partnership Executive Director Kim Mansch placed “onerous expectations” on Morgan. She required her to work more than 40 hours a week and “when she reported her overtime hours she was threatened with discipline.”

Morgan claimed the hostile work environment forced her to “seek medical treatment, counseling, and

medication” and that after returning from time off she was wrongfully fired. Morgan sued to recoup unpaid overtime and for damages.

Alison Forney-Gorman, who served as Partnership’s medical director between 2006 and 2010, also alleged that she was wrongfully terminated after being subjected to a hostile work environment. Specifically, Gorman said Mansch used abusive language to create “a culture of fear and intimidation through her management actions, targeting of specific employees for discipline and termination…”

The county paid Forney-Gorman $62,500 to settle her claims and $22,500 to put to rest similar allegations from former Partnership Medical Records Coordinator Lisa Nelson. Shawnel Trenary, Partnership’s former medical receptionist, received $24,000.

The county is paying to settle the claims with money set aside annually by the board of county commissioners to pay such liabilities. The settlement agreements between the county and the former staffers specifically note that they don’t constitute an acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Mansch has denied the allegations.

Commissioner Bill Carey, who also serves on the Partnership board of directors, says he would have liked to fight the claims in court, but that it would have been

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too costly. “Sometimes it’s better to make a deal, limit your loss and move on,” Carey says.

Jessica Mayrer

Booze

Bills to brew up business In 2009, Kettlehouse Brewing expanded from its original Myrtle Street location, opening a new taproom, brewery and canning operation on N. First St. Now, just five years later, Kettlehouse is looking to grow again.

To accommodate production that will likely reach 15,000 barrels of beer this year, compared to just 4,000 barrels in 2009, Kettlehouse co-owner Tim O’Leary is studying expansion to a third location. With the new location will come new jobs, increased purchases of Montana-grown barley and increased revenue for state and local government.

The Kettlehouse growth is exactly what some members of Congress are hoping to encourage with two bills currently under consideration. Both proposals would cut excise taxes on beer, and both are supported by Sens.

John Walsh and Jon Tester.

Beer producers currently pay excise taxes and generally pass the cost on to consumers. The BEER Act would

[news] cut the tax in half for all brewers. The Small BREW Act would apply only to smaller brewers, halving the tax on the first 60,000 barrels produced and reducing the tax from $7 to $5 on all barrels after that up to 2 million. All of Montana’s 46 breweries would qualify under the Small BREW Act. Last week, Walsh joined 45 other senators, including Tester, as a cosponsor of both bills, which were first introduced last year. Walsh also recently announced the formation of a Senate Small Distillers Caucus and expressed his support for the Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act, which would reduce excise rates on spirits from $13.50 to $2.70 for the first 100,000 proof gallons produced.

In a statement, Walsh explained his support for this pro-alcohol legislation, saying that “reducing the overhead costs will allow small business owners to invest in this emerging industry, creating good jobs across Montana.”

Montana Rep. Steve Daines, who is challenging Walsh for his Senate seat, hasn’t decided if he will support either bill. According to a spokesman, Daines “is studying these measures closely and seeking input from different Montana industry stakeholders.”

O’Leary, for one, points to a 2007 cut in state excise taxes for small brewers as evidence of the potential for these bills to generate growth. That cut coincided with an increase in craft beer production and hiring at breweries across the state, including Kettlehouse. O’Leary thinks the same would happen this time and says the savings he’d incur from passage of the Small BREW Act would “help with salaries for sure” as Kettlehouse continues to grow.

Ted McDermott

Health care

Free clinic for farmers Late this winter, Kavita Bay drove an hour from her home outside of Alberton to the Montana Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Council clinic in Lolo. There, she was given a wellness check—her first in some 10 years— at no cost. But Bay is neither a migrant nor a seasonal worker. She’s the co-owner of Rivulet Apiaries, a beekeeping business she runs year-round with her husband, and she’s exactly the kind of patient the recently opened clinic is hoping to serve—if it can just compel people to take advantage of what it’s offering.

The clinic, which opened this January, offers health care to anyone who works primarily in agriculture, from farmers and ranchers to plant nursery employees, Christmas tree harvesters and those who grow and barter their own food. Patients pay only what they can afford.

While the offer of free or low-cost care sounds like an easy sell, the clinic has had trouble signing up patients.

So far, only about 100 individuals have registered in a

service area that extends from the Bitterroot to the Flathead. By contrast, some 1,000 clients are registered at each of the council’s three other clinics in Billings, Dillon and Fairview, which mainly serve migrant Hispanic laborers. The disparity, according to local outreach workers, is due to many factors.

“In other parts of the state you might go to one ranch and find 10-15 workers in need of care. Here, we have to go from farm to farm to farm, because it’s usually one or two people in a family that work this way,” outreach

worker Kelsey Angel says. “It’s a lot more leg work. It’s a lot more travel … It’s been interesting tailoring our message to fit an English-speaking, native Montana, sustainable-growing crowd, and letting them know that primary preventative wellness is part of being a sustainable farmer in Montana.”

Angel and her colleagues are working hard to get that message out over the phone, door-to-door and at farmers markets throughout western Montana. They’re also pointing potential patients to their website at mtpca.org/mtmigrant.htm.

“Honestly, it’s just going to take time,” Angel says.

“It’s about showing people that we’re here everyday and that we plan to be here for years, and building that trust.”

Ted McDermott

Mining

Rio Tinto back for more Nearly a decade ago, mining company Kennecott Utah Copper began sniffing around the Blackfoot Valley hoping to gauge the potential for mineral development in the Garnet Mountains south of Potomac. That interest has since turned into exploration, with Kennecott’s par-

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ent company—multinational metals corporation Rio Tinto—drilling three holes at a spot called Copper Cliff last summer. The grades of copper, gold and silver in those core samples were enticing enough that Rio Tinto is back for more in 2014, with plans to drill six more holes along Union Creek starting this month.

“Just the fact that we’re back doing another round of drilling shows that we’ve gotten some kind of encouragement,” says Rio Tinto exploration manager Russ Franklin. The company even moved its core-cutting facility from Missoula to Potomac, creating about three contracting jobs in the process.

However, Franklin and Rio Tinto communities manager Matt Jeschke are quick to temper any optimism with a heavy dose of reality. The odds of the Copper Cliff exploration actually going anywhere are “very much against us,” Jeschke says. Only about 1 percent of such projects become actual mining operations, he adds, “and even the ones that do often take 12 to 20 years or more to go from exploration to actual production.”

That hasn’t stopped groups like the Clark Fork Coalition from keeping a close watch on Rio Tinto’s activity.

The nonprofit Blackfoot Challenge has even hosted a string of public meetings since 2012, giving Rio Tinto an opportunity to update locals on the project’s progress— and giving locals an opportunity to raise questions and concerns. Those meetings started out strong, says Blackfoot Challenge outreach coordinator Sara Schmidt. She estimates 60 people attended the first one. That number dropped to about 20 at the latest meeting in January, most likely, Schmidt believes, because of the slow pace of the exploratory phase.

“I think some people are a little wary that they’re even here, and I think some people are more just interested in seeing what could develop,” Schmidt says. “It’s hard because it’s so early in the process, we don’t really know what—if anything—is going to happen.”

Jeschke doubts locals will notice any increase in activity this summer. The real uptick would come if the project moved on to the next phase, an order of magnitude that takes a rigorous look at the true mine potential of the area. Jeschke says best case scenario, that will happen in 2015, but more likely in two or three years.

Alex Sakariassen

ETC. After several months of contentious campaigning, there’s a new sheriff in Missoula County.

Current Detective Sgt. T.J. McDermott won the Democratic primary by a wide margin Tuesday night, and as his campaign team read the final numbers aloud at the Depot around 11 p.m., McDermott sounded relieved at the lack of a Republican challenger on the fall ticket.

“The election’s over,” he said. “We know that at some point I will be the sheriff. I hope that the current administration will recognize that and have an amicable relationship with me and those I choose to have on my staff so that we can move the sheriff’s office forward.”

McDermott also confirmed that he’d be breaking with a longstanding trend in the department: He will not, as sheriff, be growing a mustache.

Tuesday’s primary elections were, like McDermott’s lack of facial hair, different. There’s change in the county attorney’s office, with former chief deputy county attorney Kirsten Pabst taking over for the embattled Fred Van Valkenburg, who did not seek reelection; Pabst defeated Josh Van de Wetering with more than 58 percent of the vote.

County Commissioner Michele Landquist lost her re-election bid by little more than 600 votes in the Democratic primary to newcomer Nicole “Cola” Rowley. And down in Ravalli County, two of the three Republican commissioners who voted to appoint embattled treasurer Valerie Stamey failed miserably in trying to retain their seats. Ron Stoltz and Suzy Foss were defeated, while Jeff Burrows squeaked through to victory by fewer than 300 votes.

The ballots were cast a bit more predictably at the federal level. Republican Rep. Steve Daines easily secured his party’s nomination for a U.S. Senate seat. So did Sen. John Walsh, appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock to replace Max Baucus this spring. Former Baucus staffer and Missoula resident John Lewis kept past electoral spoiler John Driscoll at bay in the Democratic race for U.S. House.

Lewis’ opponent, however, raised some eyebrows. In the Republican primary for U.S. House, former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke prevailed despite drawing heat from both the left and the right in recent weeks for everything from an inconsistent record on abortion to alleged coordination with a super PAC. We may already know that our next sheriff will be clean shaven, but Walsh vs. Daines and Zinke vs. Lewis mean this fall is shaping up to get a little hairy.

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On belay New nonprofit gives voice to growing climbing community

by Alex Sakariassen

About four years back, several avid Missoula rock climbers began putting up new routes on a cliff face up Mill Creek northwest of Hamilton. These weren’t the technical, difficult, hair-raising climbs one might expect from a crew with decades of experience. Rather, the routes were the type of moderate ascents that were relatively rare in the area at the time. It was a conscious decision on their part, a way to provide

there are a lot more people climbing now than there were when we were climbing 20, 30 years ago,” Moore says. “We started thinking, at some point you could wind up … in discussions with [land managers] about what’s going on. We felt it would be better to have an orchestrated voice.”

The last such entity active in the area— the Bitterroot Climbers Coalition—went dormant around 2011. That group had ini-

photo courtesy of Ken Turley

Climber Natalie Dawson scales a section of Mill Creek known as the Tick Traverse. Mill Creek has become a transition ground for climbers new to the sport, serving one of several missions set down by the new nonprofit Western Montana Climbers Coalition.

newcomers to the sport a bridge between indoor walls and real rock. And so far, the effort is paying off.

“I was out at Mill Creek last Monday, and two women were out there all day,” says Dane Scott, one of the climbers who helped establish the routes. “They explicitly said they were there to learn how to lead.

So there were climbs there where they could actually do that. That really didn’t exist a few years ago.”

Scott notes anecdotally that climbing activity at Mill Creek has skyrocketed; he and fellow Missoula climber Michael Moore recall seeing upwards of 40 climbers in the area one day, many of them queuing up at specific routes. That near-immediate escalation in use—coupled with the sport’s increasing popularity in western Montana and nationwide—prompted another forwardthinking decision by Scott, Moore and a clutch of dedicated climbers. Last month, they officially launched the nonprofit Western Montana Climbers Coalition, a group aimed in part at tackling any issues the climbing community might face as it continues to grow.

“We just started thinking, we don’t really have an organization here anymore, and

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tially coalesced around user conflicts related to a gravel quarry adjacent to a popular climbing spot in Lost Horse Canyon. Discussions with the Bitterroot National Forest eventually led to better parking, a pit toilet and signage indicating the presence of rock climbers.

WMCC is already working with the U.S. Forest Service to address concerns stemming from Mill Creek’s popularity.

Stevensville District Ranger Dan Ritter says the agency has discussed putting in a new trail to access the Mill Creek cliffs this summer, shifting climbers to a different trailhead and possibly mitigating issues with increased traffic through the nearby community of Pinesdale. That plan is still going through the environmental review phase, Ritter adds, but the presence of WMCC makes it much easier to move through the process.

“It’s a tremendous asset to have an organized group like this to work with,” Ritter says. “Especially with climbing, because while it’s not a new sport, it’s definitely getting more popular.”

A unified voice for the climbing community is particularly critical given some of the questions Ritter has fielded in the past year.

Locals have expressed concerns about the impacts of climbing on species like peregrine falcons, and a few have even asked if the sport is a permitted activity on national forest land. It is, Ritter says. But that hasn’t stopped some from taking drastic action. Last year, an unknown vandal took to smashing climbing bolts in Mill Creek. Moore noted on WMCC’s Facebook page last month that the activity had resumed, including blockage of the trail leading up to the routes. Ritter says that’s part of the conflict that his agency hopes to solve with new trails.

Establishing a partnership with the Forest Service was one of the primary goals in founding WMCC, which now has a governing board of roughly 15 members. But Moore and Scott see a broader mission for the group as well. That’s why, before WMCC was even fully off the ground, the duo approached the climbing nonprofit Defying Gravity with the prospect of merging.

Defying Gravity came together nearly two years ago largely to promote and support the youth climbing team at Missoula’s Freestone Climbing Center. Vicki Balfour, one of Defying Gravity’s four founding members, says the group always hoped to become a bigger nonprofit. A merger with WMCC seemed mutually beneficial.

“When Vicki and I first sat down about it, to me it just struck me as like the best of all possible moves,” Moore says. “We’re taking the people who are newest to the sport and are being trained pretty much exclusively in an indoor environment and we’re creating that avenue for them to make the transition to the outdoors.”

The group also intends to sponsor a few events each year; Balfour says there’s big interest in bringing back the Lost Horse Climbing Festival, a now-defunct event that brought individuals from numerous different climbing pursuits together for a weekend of competition.

WMCC even found a ready home at Freestone, a place Moore, Scott and Balfour all feel has propelled the sport and built a more diverse, centralized and welcoming climbing community. Gyms like Freestone “are changing climbing,” Scott says. Older, more experienced climbers are now mentoring newcomers, helping them make the move from indoor climbing to areas like Mill Creek. WMCC is looking to build on the community Freestone has fostered for nearly three years.

“We’re trying to breed a culture of responsibility and stewardship and safety that will post-date us,” Moore says. asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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Stealing home

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State Supreme Court ruling helps fight foreclosures

by Jessica Mayrer

On the rare nights that Chad Zeigler finally drifted off to sleep during the summer of 2010, he woke with his hands clenched.

Thinking about the impending foreclosure of his Missoula County home left the seasonal firefighter feeling helpless. “I felt like a failure,” says Zeigler, now 42.

The Paintbrush Lane property just off Highway 93 was the only home that Zeigler’s young son had ever known. And that August, as Zeigler’s second child was being born, he says all he could think about was, “Holy shit, where are we going to live?”

Three years earlier, Zeigler borrowed $183,589 from Countrywide Home Loans to

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patterns,” says John Heenan, Zeigler’s Billings-based attorney.

The pattern in Zeigler’s case involves what the mortgage industry refers to as “dual tracking,” a practice in which a mortgager simultaneously tells a borrower that they are modifying their home loan, while the bank actually initiates foreclosure.

Zeigler says during the forbearance period between September 2009 and February 2010, the bank didn’t communicate with him at all. In November 2009, when he called the bank for an update about the loan modification, Zeigler says he was told to continue making the lower payment.

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Chad Zeigler, a seasonal firefighter, says Bank of America unlawfully initiated foreclosure proceedings on his Missoula County home.

purchase the split-story home situated on a modest half-acre. In 2009, as the economy sputtered and foreclosure rates climbed to historic highs, Zeigler fell two months behind on his mortgage payments. In June 2009, he paid the deficiency and resolved to continue making his monthly payments of $1,188 to Countrywide’s new owner, Bank of America. One month later, however, BOA’s unsolicited offer to reduce his mortgage payment proved too enticing to resist.

The bank offered a six-month forbearance period in which Zeigler’s mortgage payment would be lowered to $655 a month. During that time, the bank said in the written offer, it would help him hammer out a long-term loan modification. As BOA stated in the correspondence, “This is not a permanent payment reduction, but it will allow you to stay in your home as we work together to find a solution.”

But Zeigler says the help never happened. In fact, he alleges in a lawsuit filed against BOA in March that the bank committed fraud when it told him his payments would be reduced during the six-month forbearance period. It’s a case not unlike many across the country.

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When he called again in February 2010, he was told “to pay my forbearance,” he says, “and somebody would get ahold of me.”

He continued making payments in February, March and April. When notice came in April that he was in default, Zeigler panicked. Every time he called BOA to find out what was happening, he spoke to a different representative. He says not one of them gave him the same answer. “I’m making calls, going, ‘What is going on?’” Zeigler says. He asked BOA, “‘What do I do? I’m losing my house as I’m paying you what you want, right?”

Until last month, homeowners like Zeigler had little legal recourse to fight alleged misrepresentations made by mortgagers over the phone. Legal precedent forbade verbal loan modification agreements, such as those made to Zeigler by phone, from being presented as evidence. On May 7, however, the Montana Supreme Court ruled in Morrow v Bank of America that verbal promises could in fact be presented as evidence.

“Prior to the Supreme Court’s recent decision, the big banks’ defense to all of these claims was essentially, ‘If it’s not in writing, you can’t hold us to it,’” Heenan says. “And so we were seeing and have cases

of just egregious misrepresentations and just outright lying to homeowners. And the bank’s defense would be, ‘Well, the homeowner just hears what they want to hear.’”

The Morrow lawsuit reads almost exactly like Zeigler’s. In 2003, Abraham and Betty Jean Morrow borrowed money to finance the purchase of property outside White Sulphur Springs. When the Morrows asked to modify their loan terms with BOA in 2009, a bank representative over the phone allegedly told them that in order to qualify, they’d first have to make reduced payments. Months later, the Morrows received notice from BOA that it was initiating foreclosure.

A brief filed in favor of the Morrows by the Montana Department of Justice notes that between 2010 and 2013 the state received more than 600 similar complaints.

In addition to representing Zeigler, Heenan, along with his co-council, Helena attorney David K.W. Wilson, represented the Morrows. He sees the court’s 5-2 decision in the Morrow case as a major step both locally and nationally.

“The Montana Supreme Court, to my knowledge, is the first highest state court to resolve these issues,” Heenan says. “I think that it’s going to be important not just to Montana consumers but to consumers in other states because now they can rely on the Montana Supreme Court’s decision as a road map for where other courts can go.”

As for Zeigler, he’s awaiting an October trial in Lewis and Clark County District Court to vet his complaint. He’s still living in his home, paying a modified loan amount that he agreed to with BOA. Desperate to avoid foreclosure, Zeigler in 2010 signed a loan modification agreement that committed him to paying $1,492 a month rather than the original payment of $1,188. The higher payment resulted in part from the accrual of penalties and fees tacked on by the bank during the forbearance.

Zeigler argues in the lawsuit that he’s entitled to a lowered monthly payment, in addition to the penalties and fees tacked onto his account during the forbearance period. He’s also requesting punitive damages from the bank. BOA’s behavior, he says, simply should not be able to go unpunished.

“If I went into your home and took your nail polish or something, I would go to jail,” Zeigler says. “And here, they’re allowed to come and try to steal my home from me.”

Bank of America cited pending litigation when declining to comment for this article. jmayrer@missoulanews.com

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[opinion]

War on wolves One state sets out to make the species scarce

by Suzanne Stone

Nearly 20 years ago, I served on the team that carefully captured and released the first wolves in Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. Though this reintroduction effort was heralded internationally as a significant American achievement in the recovery of endangered species, we’re in a far different place today, and especially in Idaho.

The state has been working to undermine this conservation success story by proclaiming its intentions to kill most of its 659 wolves. Starting in 2011, when the federal government granted Idaho authority over wolves, breeding pairs began declining and are now down by 50 percent. Overall, since 2011, the state’s aggressive tactics have led to the deaths of 1,000 wolves.

Wolves, it turns out, are surprisingly easy to kill, though that should not come as a surprise. For decades, stockmen, bounty hunters and government trappers killed thousands of wolves using traps and poison.

Today, wolves are chased down and killed from government helicopters by shooters using high-tech weapons, GPS and radio telemetry devices, and infrared scopes.

Since last December, Idaho state officials have authorized concealed aerial-gunning programs, paid contractors to attempt to kill entire wolf packs in designated wilderness areas, allowed competitive wolf-killing derbies to take place and liberalized hunting and trapping regulations. The state’s goal is to kill as many wolves as possible as fast as possible. As Brad Corkill, a commissioner for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, said, “If every wolf in Idaho disappeared, I wouldn’t have a problem with it.”

And state officials are just getting started. Idaho Gov. “Butch” Otter’s recently established “Wolf Control Fund and State Board” is charged with killing hundreds more wolves, with funding coming from state taxpayers. Recently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game adopted a new pre-

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dation management plan that calls for killing up to 60 percent of the wolves living in the heart of the federally protected Frank Church Wilderness. This is the largest forested wilderness in the continental United States, named in honor of one of Idaho’s greatest political leaders, the late U.S. Sen. Frank Church. Wilderness is defined as a special place set aside for wildlife, and visitors are expected to leave no trace. Now, Idaho is going to fill this wild place with traps and snares to kill wolves in hopes of increasing the number of elk for the few hunters who go there.

“The state’s goal is to kill as many wolves as possible as fast as possible.”

What is truly destructive is that state officials seem bent on perpetuating a culture of fear and loathing toward wolves. They repeat gruesome tales from mythology and fail to tell the true, full story about successful ranching in the presence of wolves, or the many reasons why the elk population has declined. And counter to the media hype over wolf attacks, wolves have always ranked among the lowest causes of livestock loss in the West.

I know that not everyone in Idaho hates wolves. I grew up in Idaho, and I’ve found that most Idahoans don’t know many

of the facts behind the wolf conflict. I also don’t believe that rural residents are fooled by the propaganda from campaigners against the wolf.

In central Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest—a sheep superhighway that is also wolf territory—Blaine County ranchers, county, state and federal agencies, and local wolf advocates have been working together to resolve conflicts using non-lethal wolf management and livestock husbandry methods. These methods include deterrents like livestock guard dogs and electric fencing that dramatically reduce or eliminate livestock losses while also building social acceptance for wolves. The solid results are undeniable.

For the last six years, more than 100,000 sheep and lambs have grazed across this area amid wolf packs. Yet fewer than 30 sheep have been killed in the project area during that time, and no wolves have been killed by government agencies in the project area.

Nonlethal control methods are cheaper than killing wolves, and Blaine County has the lowest rate of livestock losses in the state.

Why doesn’t the state of Idaho and Idaho USDA Wildlife Services save us all some money and goodwill and make peace with wolves when such reasonable alternatives are available?

After being persecuted for centuries, wolves deserve a better future in this country—and in Idaho in particular. We need to demand that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiate a status review of wolves in the region and examine how wolves have fared since being stripped of Endangered Species Act protection. Wolves in Idaho need our support to stay alive.

Suzanne Stone is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a syndicated column service of High Country News (hcn.org). She is the Northern Rockies representative for Defenders of Wildlife in Boise, Idaho.

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[quirks]

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Police charged Shanwaz Khan, 30, with being the brains behind a car-theft ring in Birmingham, England, after he attracted their attention by driving a $90,000 Audi with the personalized license plates “S2OLUN” (stolen). “This was a clear jibe at the authorities,” Detective Constable Mo Azir said after investigators who noticed his car traced it to a group of high-end thefts and subsequently linked Khan to more than 80 car thefts and car jackings. “The joke is on him now, though, as he starts a long prison term.” (Britain’s Daily Mail) A clerk thwarted a robbery at a gas station in Ann Arbor, Mich., after a man hopped over the counter with a weapon in hand. The clerk flipped the man, who was knocked unconscious when his head hit the floor.

The clerk fled to his car and called police. Meanwhile, the robber’s accomplice tried to awaken him but couldn’t and grabbed cash from the register. She dropped most of the money while fleeing. Detectives identified the couple from surveillance video and arrested Frederick Coble, 49, and Christina Maria Borcea, 48. (The Ann Arbor News)

OH SO D’OH! - Egypt’s Al-Tahrir TV claimed to have proof that the United States conspired to cause the so-called Arab Spring revolutions: a 2001 episode of “The Simpsons.” The news anchor introduced footage that “shows animated figures dancing, flying airplanes and dropping bombs on what must be Syria, because there are other animated figures below in Arab garb.” She then claimed that a flag painted on the side of a jeep was the Syrian opposition flag, proving that the war in Syria is part of a global American conspiracy, because in 2001 “there was no such thing as the flag of the Syrian opposition.” The anchor emphasized, “The flag was created before the events took place.” (Israel’s Arutz Sheva) SILVER LINING - Oil spills aren’t all bad, according to a proposal by Kinder Morgan to triple the capacity of its pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby, British Columbia. “Spill response and cleanup creates business and employment opportunities for affected communities, regions and cleanup-service providers,” the energy company pointed out in its 15,000-page submission to Canada’s National Energy Board. Kennedy Stewart, who represents Burnaby in Parliament, said proposing that a spill would actually benefit the local economy “takes the cake.” (The Vancouver Sun) PROBLEM SOLVED - Chinese authorities set up two giant water cannons to fight air pollution in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. The long-range sprayers shoot a fine mist of tap water 2,000 feet into the air, where it will “stick to the dust and form larger particles and fall back down to the surface under gravity,” according to Martyn Chipperfield, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of Leeds. He explained that although the falling mixture would reduce pollution, it could also cover people with mud.

(Britain’s Daily Mail) SPICY LIT - The Chipotle restaurant chain began featuring original stories by Toni Morrison, Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell and Jonathan Safran Foer on its bags and drink cups. Foer, the vegetarian author of Eating Animals, proposed the idea to Chipotle’s CEO, Steve Ellis, who put him in charge of the project.

“What interested me is 800,000 Americans of extremely diverse backgrounds having access to good writing,” Foer said, pointing out, “I wouldn’t have done it if it was for another company, like a McDonald’s.”

(Vanity Fair) WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED- Ice cream truck driver April Johnson, 37, told police in Rock Hill, S.C., that a man assaulted her with a Fudgsicle ice cream bar, leaving a red mark on her arm. Johnson said the man accused her of giving his daughter the incorrect change. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) FIRST THINGS FIRST - Yale University basketball player Brandon Sherrod left the team to join Yale’s a cappella glee club, the Whiffenpoofs. The group, formed in 1909, comprises 14 rising seniors who take a year off school to travel the world and perform. The 6-foot-6 Sherrod averaged 6.8 points and 4.3 rebounds with the Bulldogs, who finished this past season 19-14 and are expected to challenge Harvard for the Ivy League title next season. “This is supposed to be the year, and you want to play with your guys,” Sherrod said, “but the Whiffenpoofs is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” (Associated Press) WAY TOO SOON - Ad agency Ogilvy & Mather apologized for a print ad for an Indian mattress company showing a cartoon image of Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old student activist who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman on her way to school in 2012. In the ad, Yousafzai is shot in the face and falls backward with blood dripping from her head before landing on one of Kurl-On’s spring mattresses and bouncing back as an inspirational survivor. Patricio Vergara Calderón, head of strategic planning at the studio that created the ad, defended its message, explaining, “It’s about triumphing over violence.” (Yahoo News) British police arrested political candidate Paul Weston “on suspicion of religious/racial harassment” after he quoted former Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a speech in Hampshire. Weston cited a passage from Churchill’s 1899 book The River War, which included his views on Islam: “No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith.” After ignoring an order to disperse “following complaints from members of the public,” Weston was questioned for about 40 minutes before being searched and taken into custody.” (Western Center for Journalism)

SEX IS ITS OWN PUNISHMENT - Deputies said Matthew P. Notebaert, 30, was naked from the waist down and speeding while drunk and stoned with his wife, also waist-down naked, on his lap when the car he was driving left the road and launched over a canal in Palm Beach County, Fla. The car was airborne for 30 feet before crashing into the far bank, killing Amanda Notebaert, 31, and crushing Matthew Notebaert’s knees. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) GET OFF MY LAWN! - Grumpiness officially begins for men around age 70, according to researchers who published their findings in the journal Psychology and Aging. Participants in the 15-year study reported feeling good about life until they reached 70, when their attitude soured for a variety of reasons, including declining health and cognitive functions and the loss of loved ones. The study’s lead author, Oregon State University gerontology professor Carolyn Aldwyn, noted grumpiness isn’t all bad, citing a study showing grumpy men in nursing homes “actually lived a little longer.” (NPR)

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The

Lifer

Louie “the Lead” Bond never pursued the limelight, but he’s built a four-decade career as arguably Missoula’s best guitarist.

by Erika Fredrickson • photos by Cathrine L. Walters

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n a recent Saturday night, the dance floor at the Top Hat is swinging. Young and middle-aged couples bend into pretzels and twirl out—sometimes dangerously wide—as a postdinner audience, still nibbling on tapas, looks on. It’s a contemporary crowd, what with the newly renovated bar occupied by patrons in Nike Airs sipping on Red Bull vodkas and microbrews. But there’s also an old-school vibe to the show.

On stage, under blue and red spotlights, the Western Union Swing Band captures the mood and fashion of a classic country dance hall. Front and center stands Louie “the Lead” Bond, the sharp-dressed lead guitarist in a silver vest and Stetson, strumming a big-bodied Gibson. He doesn’t ham it up for the crowd, but when he plays a fiery solo to Bob Wills’ “Right or Wrong,” he nails the notes with the easy precision of a man who could do this kind of fretwork in his sleep. With the exception of a few young musicians who remark on Bond’s skills (“He’s the best guitarist in town, bar none,” one is heard to say) the crowd is mostly too lost in its own revelry to take much notice. Bond doesn’t seem to mind. He just plays.

The musician keeps a similarly low profile away from the stage. On weekdays, Bond often settles into a booth at the Uptown Diner, starting his morning with a breakfast of eggs and bacon. At 65, he still makes his living playing music, which means he’s up until at least 2 a.m. almost every night. As he sips his coffee, he is deceptively mellow, with twinkling eyes and a kind smile. He’s polite and gracious—talk with

him about his music, he’ll tell you about every musician in town whom he admires. All of that humility disguises the fact that Bond is a sucker-punch guitar player, a secret weapon for any band with whom he plays. Over the years he’s been in several dozen bar bands—from Texas to Nashville to Missoula—backing up or opening for big acts like Bobby Bare, Sawyer Brown and Buck Owens. Unlike so many musicians who live fast and die young—or at least fade from the

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industry—Bond is a lifer who has cultivated a steady career at a long, slow burn. Whether it’s a slammed night at the Top Hat or a near-empty Tuesday at the Eagles Club, Bond plugs in his Gibson and dives into the big catalog of songs he keeps inside his head— with no other reward but the chance to make a living playing music night after night.

Bond does a gorgeous version of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning.” If you close your eyes and listen to his silky voice with its slight gravel, and the breezy riff of his guitar, you could swear you were listening to some country legend like George Jones or Willie Nelson. He lets the notes resonate just right: Everything that I’ve got is just what I’ve got on.

I ain’t got a dime, but what I got is mine.

I ain’t rich, but Lord I’m free.

Amarillo by morning, Amarillo’s where I’ll be.

Bond, who started playing professionally when he was just 17, has amassed an impressive repertoire of country standards and Top 40 rock songs. Starting in his 20s, he spent time wandering across the country playing gigs wherever he could find them. On a road trip through Montana in January 1974, he ended up playing a six-night gig at the old Flamingo Room in Missoula’s Park Hotel. He had come with a drummer from Dallas and they’d picked up a bass player

in Miles City. One night, on a break, Bond struck up a conversation with a young James Welch, who was just finishing up his book Winter in the Blood. Bond says he was enamored with everyone he met and especially with the wild bunch of musicians, writers and late-night partiers that frequented the hotel.

“I didn’t know anything about the music scene,” he says. “But I looked out the window of the Park Hotel and I saw that train and the mountain with the ‘M’ and I said, ‘I want to live here.’”

He didn’t have a job. He had no place to live. He didn’t really know anyone. He showed back up in Missoula anyway, with all his possessions and a hope that he could make it work.

Bond wasn’t sure what to expect of a town buried in the mountains of Montana, so far from the bright lights of Dallas and Nashville. But on one of his first nights settling in Missoula, he entered a bar and saw Ray Riggs playing on the stage.

“Ray had played with Barbara Mandrell,” Bond says. “I walk in and I hear this guitar player and I go, ‘Well, I guess I’ll be back in Texas here in a couple of weeks. If they’re all that good around here I don’t know if I’m going to find a job.’”

As luck would have it, a band called A Pint of Country needed another guitarist and asked Bond to sit in. They hired him within a few days. A keyboardist then set him up in a cheap apartment in Milltown where Bond discovered Harold’s Club, which was interested in hosting live music. He booked A Pint of Country for the weekends and also for some off-

nights, for which the band called itself A Fifth of Country. It was a serendipitous setup, but due in large part to Bond’s quick establishment in the local music scene. He could play old country, but he also had a soft spot for rock and roll, having spent his teenage years playing along to Paul Revere & the Raiders and the Beatles on the radio.

“There were great players around here but I was good enough to hold my own,” Bond says. “I was the guy hitting the distortion pedal and rocking a bit, and people kind of liked that.”

Missoula has earned many nicknames over the years, but back in the mid-1970s and early 1980s it was known by country-loving truckers as “Little Nashville.” Bars typically had house bands—musicians who played in-residence—and those house bands often got a chance to back out-of-town headliners. At the Amvets bar on River Road, Bond and musicians like singer Jan Dell and drummer Carol Minjares backed up stars from Bakersfield, Calif., including David Frizzell, Buck Owens, Buddy Alan, Wanda Jackson and Tony Booth.

Another venue, The Cabin in East Missoula, hosted local music seven nights a week, with 350 people showing up regularly. It was a scene. The house bands were carried by a pool of musicians who, like Bond, lived in Missoula but often traveled to share the stage with bigger acts on nationwide tours. Fiddle player Ellie Nuno was part of the rotating cast of musicians who took up the challenge to keep the local crowds happy.

“There was a heavy social scene back then of folks who went out regularly to dance,” Nuno says. “Couples and singles who were at the club four to five nights a week were there to dance and they rarely left the floor if the band was tight. And we were! That means we left little or no downtime between songs so the dancers didn’t have time to leave the floor.”

For the musicians, the long stretch of hours night after night meant they had endless hours of practice together.

“Radio country and dance hall music is a team sport,” Nuno says. “We were after that pure and classic country sound on our respective instruments and vocal styles. Every good ‘lifer’ player has carefully and endlessly experimented and crafted his or her sound, and Louie Bond is a master guitar man in the radiocountry style of playing, yet his style and delivery is truly his own this many years down the road.”

Usually being the house band meant playing the role of bridesmaid to the bride, but it didn’t always work out that way. Not long after he moved to Missoula, Bond left, along with drummer Minjares, to play lead guitar in a house band for a stint in Dallas at the Longhorn Ballroom, formerly known as Bob Wills’ Ranch House. One night, in 1979, Buck Owens confronted Bond backstage. Bond had just finished an opening set with his band. Owens, a country music star, co-host of “Hee Haw” and headliner for the night, was about to go on—except, instead, he was standing in the green room yelling at Bond.

According to Bond, Owens was mad because the house band played a little too well, ending its dynamic set with a cover of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” “Buck started railing on me,” Bond says.

“He said, ‘I can’t believe you did this to me. I gotta go out and follow that? You should know better.’” Bond smiles. He’s a little bit proud, a little bit embarrassed.

“I don’t want to say anything bad about him,” he says.

“He was a really a good guy and he has a great band.

And I can understand in a way—it might have been a professional faux pas on our part. But we didn’t understand it. We thought, ‘Holy cow. No one is going to outshine Buck Owens no matter how good your band is—people came to see Buck Owens.”

The Longhorn Ballroom house band opened for

the country star again the following night. Bond says he felt bad about Owens getting upset the night before, and he considered different ways to handle the situation. In the end, the band decided to just do what it always did—play to the crowd the best it could. “We didn’t really end up changing anything,” Bond says with a big laugh. “It kind of pushed us a little harder because the attitude was, well, Buck needs to buck up.”

In the late 1980s, after returning from a stint in Nashville, Bond returned to Missoula and joined the Country Boogie Boys fronted by Dave Knight. Bond recalls the music scene was already changing. In 1985, The Cabin burned down, wiping out one of the town’s most lively venues for country music. That same year, the state legislature passed the Video Poker Machine Act, which allowed five poker machines per liquor license and unlimited keno machines. Bond says many musicians thought the new revenue would make it easier for bars to hire bands and pay them well, but the measure backfired.

“There were no house gigs and there was a reason for that. People came in and threw money in gambling machines and the take from one machine would have paid for a band,” Bond says. “But they didn’t need to, right? It was all theirs. It’s hard to give that up as a bar owner.”

There was also a new generation of musicians coming into the mix, with new ideas on what would capture an audience’s attention.

“I remember Dave [Knight] saying, ‘Wow! We’re the old guard now,’” says Bond. “And that was 20 years ago.”

The first time Bond met Hoyt Axton was around the time of the Great Northwest Log Haul in Darby in 1988.

The Country Boogie Boys found out that the Nashville country star was filming a movie in the Bitterroot called Disorganized Crime and they decided to track him down at the KOA where his tour bus was parked.

“We went down and knocked at the bus door,” Bond says. “And there he was sitting in the booth on the bus. He said, ‘What’s up?’ And our drummer said, ‘We got a band down here and we know some of your songs if you want to jam.’” Axton invited them in and they played together for several nights.

One night, Bond recalls, Axton requested that they do “The Pusher.”

“God damn the Pusher Man? Steppenwolf? Why do you want to do that?”

“He said, ‘Well, I wrote it.’”

“We didn’t know that,” Bond says. “He was quite a prolific writer. He wrote ‘The No, No Song,’ a Ringo Starr hit, and of course he did the Three Dog Night songs ‘Joy to the World’ and ‘Never Been to Spain.’”

Axton was slated to play the Log Haul that month—a protest by Darby loggers against environmental groups—and the Country Boogie Boys ended up backing him.

“It was kind of funny because there were so many log trucks coming in that when we got down to Florence they had a police escort to take our band down to Darby,” Bond says. “We were on the shoulder of the road sometimes and all over the place—and some of the people protesting the logging threw nails on the road.” He pauses. “Politically, I’m on both sides of the fence when it comes to things like that. I don’t want to see clear-cutting … You have to have a mindset that goes beyond generations, that looks into the future.”

Bond kept in touch with Axton. They did a radio commercial for Lane Furniture that featured a rendition of “Sixteen Tons;” Bond played guitar and he and another musician did the background vocals as Axton did a voiceover in his low, easy way.

Bond moved to Missoula in 1974, during the heyday of house bands, and he got a chance to back up popular country artists coming through town like Wanda Jackson, David Frizzell and Buddy Alan.

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“He could sing really high—higher than you would think,” Bond says, “but he also did a Johnny Cash cover of ‘I Walk the Line’ and he drops down below the low E on a guitar, and just as smooth as silk. He vibrates. He had more range than any singer I’ve ever known.”

Not long after the voiceover work, Axton had a stroke that left him in a wheelchair. Deborah, Hoyt’s wife, asked Bond to come help Axton with his music.

Bond moved into the guest house on the Axton’s ranch in Victor. He would play with Axton at benefits and private parties and helped him with songs.

“Hoyt respected Louie and his musical talent,” Deborah says. “Louie had patience. Hoyt had some songs that he had started before his stroke and Louie and Hoyt would sit in the room for hours and Louie would help put the music to the songs. He did a fabulous job.”

It was just a handful of songs. One was called “The IRS Killed Dottie West,” about the country-western singer who lost her car to the IRS and then was killed when she hitched a ride from a drunk driver.

Another was called “Some Women.” The songs were put on demo tapes and Kostas Lazarides, the Montana-based songwriter who has written for Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless and George Strait, shopped them in Nashville—but nothing came of it.

After Axton died in 1999, Deborah found some of his half-finished songs. She gave a copy of one of them, titled “The Way it Should Have Been,” to Bond.

It’s a riff off the first part of an old Leadbelly song called “Western Plains.” Axton wrote it in a way that each chapter talks about a past life. In one, Axton is a cowboy fighting Jesse James, in another he’s a trapper who, it seems, gets killed by his kidnapped Indian wife. Bond had seen the song before and he’d always asked Axton if he was going to write a verse about his own life and death. At the time, Axton said no, because he was still alive.

Bond decided to write the final verse for his friend.

Once I was a poet, coloring people’s lives with song when the body quit me, I knew it wasn’t long

those who really loved me knew it wasn’t my age And when the body fell, their hearts helped me fly away Bond played it for Deborah in a law office as they were getting Axton’s estate in order, and he remembers the room filling with passersby—lawyers and staff—curious about the rare occasion of a man with his guitar in their place of work. “There was silence in the room afterward,” Bond says. “It was emotional. Deborah said, ‘Hoyt would like that verse in the song.’ And so they wrote it down and I was a posthumous co-writer.”

called “When Did You Learn the Blues.”

I guess everything’s a trade-off Does it have to be that way Why can’t we just live and love and forgive yesterday Does it start in the cradle Did they make you wear those shoes When will love ever come to you When did you learn the blues He was writing a lot more original material and

Bond has lived in a funky artist residence at the Atlantic Hotel on and off for the past 15 years.

His window looks out at the old Park Hotel where he played his first gig in the early 1970s.

“He gave me a big boost,” Bond says of Axton.

“I’m proud to say that I worked with Hoyt Axton. I’m glad I got to help him in that respect.”

In the late 1990s, long after the house band was all but extinct, Bond wrote a song about lost love

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playing in four or five Missoula bands to make ends meet, but it wasn’t easy. As a country musician with a distortion pedal, he had come into the scene ahead of his times. Soon, he was finding it harder to keep up.

“When I first got to Missoula I had pedals and no one else did,” he says. “And now there’s all this technology—guitar players have a small city under their feet of pedals and effects and all kinds of crazy stuff.

I was a tech freak and I just didn’t change and now technology’s went by me.”

As another way of making money, Bond picked up a job doing sound at the Top Hat. He remembers a show he did for a young out-of-town band. As he helped the musicians carry in their instruments he overheard one of them snarkily comment on the sound man’s gray beard—and it got to him.

“Well, they hadn’t even met me yet,” he says.

“They don’t even know who I am. They don’t know I’ve done concerts for 40,000 people. That’s the hard part to me when I get around younger people. I respected older musicians in Dallas. And I’m kind of looking for some of that back.”

The changing music scene allowed for Bond to connect with some younger musicians, like folk rocker Andrea Harsell, whom he played with for 12 years.

“He’s such a great wealth of musical knowledge, he was always open to teaching me to be a better guitar player,” Harsell says. “On stage, he just enhanced what I was doing. He was totally comfortable being in that role. He was this massive supporting role that I needed him to be. He’s been the supporting role everyone has needed him to be.”

Missoula musician Tom Catmull recalls sitting down with Bond sometime in the early 2000s, playing guitar at the Atlantic Hotel, where Bond has lived on and off for 15 years. Catmull has played his fair share of covers, but his distinct original sound has made him a staple at bars and coffee houses.

And yet, spending that time with someone as good as Bond, Catmull says he realized the importance of those old-school house bands.

“When you’re playing original music you’re pretty much playing the style that you play,” Catmull says. “But if you’re a cover band you have to learn every other style and it can make you a really stellar player. And Louie is one of those guys. He has some serious country licks.”

New generations of musicians opened Bond up to music he never thought he’d like—at the Top Hat, for instance, he found himself blown away by hip-hop acts whose freestyling ways impressed him as much as any good country solo. And yet, despite his desire to keep himself ahead of the game, and despite a

As much as he appreciates the local scene, he’s preparing for a move. In a few weeks he’s heading to Hot Springs to play full-time with The Dark Horse Band, which is based in the small town. He’s hoping to be able to make money working with one band instead of spreading himself thin among many.

Perhaps the change will allow him to spend time on side projects of his own, though he says he’s not looking to front anything anytime soon.

“I’ve had people say I should have a Louie Bond band,” he says. “But I don’t really like that because I’ve always been the journeyman musician. I’ve always wanted to be part of a successful band, but it wasn’t so much for the fame and fortune.

When the Western Union Swing band ends its Saturday The fortune would be nice—but for the freedom to put the night set, Bond quietly slips his Gibson guitar into its case. Cash money back into your music, get better guitars.

“The fame is someFor Junkers starts playing thing I thought would and the crowd appears to just be there—and it aldouble in size, the floor a ways was for me on a party of lights and sweaty local level,” he continswing dancers. After 15 ues. “You’re good minutes, Bond emerges enough and you get recfrom the green room and ognized, that’s good. But takes a spot off to the I never did feel like I side of the stage. He wanted to be the star. I leans against the wall and get in a band and whatpoints up at the band. ever part there is that “Now here’s a band who can make the band can play swing but still sound like the old honky The late Hoyt Axton, left, used to invite musicians like Bond, sound better, I try to find that part.” tonks in Nashville,” he center, and Arlo Guthrie, right, to his Victor home to jam.

For more than 40 says.

Later, Bond will return, as he does most nights, to his small years, he’s been pretty good at finding the part. And even still, room at the Atlantic, which faces the room he stayed in at the he’s far from done looking.

Park Hotel when he first arrived in Missoula. “It’s a vortex I never knew I’d end up in,” he says. efredrickson@missoulanews.com steady lineup of gigs around town, he still hasn’t been certain where he fits in and how all these years of playing add up in a place where cover bands aren’t exactly the top of the food chain.

“Sometimes I use the term that I’ve lived myself into a corner, you know, like painted yourself into a corner,” he adds.

“I’ve lived a life that is really cool but sometimes I find myself in this little corner and everyone else is out there, and I can’t get out of my corner because the whole room’s changed.”

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Searching for vug Cowboy poet Paul Zarzyski makes some noise

by Ednor Therriault

P

aul Zarzyski is a hard rock miner of the imagination. He keeps drilling, hoping to punch into a vug.

“My dad worked in a hematite mine up here for 20 years,” says the poet, who’s calling from the house where he grew up in Hurley, Wis. “He came home one day and told me how they blasted into a vug. I said, ‘What’s a vug?’ Right away I loved the word. It’s a big chasm, a big cathedral underground. They’d walk in with their miner’s lamps and the ceiling was covered with crystals.”

The poet, who was once known as Whiskey Zarzyski, goes back to Hurley every year to mark his birthday and visit his folks. This year he’s visiting their graves.

“I just finished mowing their lawn,” he says. “Not far from where I’m sitting there’s a big chunk of grape ore my dad brought home in his lunch pail.”

After a couple days of reminiscing (“The football field where I played in high school is still here”), the 63-year-old poet will be heading back home to Great Falls to begin promoting Steering With My Knees, a new book of poetry illustrated by his longtime friend and collaborator Larry Pirnie.

The unpredictable and sublime manipulation of language on which Zarzyski has built a career is on full display in the new book. He seems to pluck words from the vine almost at random and juxtapose them in ways that are not only visually provocative, but very pleasing to the lips and the ear, as in this sample from “Super-Grooving in the ‘Voodoo Lou’”: “Rocking to the lewd lyrics in the rolling ‘Voodoo Lou’/ we name Her for Her black magic knack to make it to the next station/ nothing sloshing in Her tank but a gasoline flashback.”

“I chose that phrase because of the A and the L sounds together,” he says. “Words put shoulder to shoulder that have never been together before. I heard a good one recently: Lettuce headache. What a great pairing of musical notes!”

Music figures pretty heavily in Zarzyski’s creative universe. He’s written with several big names in the singer-songwriter world including Wylie Gustafson, Tom Russell and Ian Tyson, and he includes lyrics to several of his songs in the new book. He once even received acknowledgement—in the form of a letter— from Chris LeDoux after LeDoux’s song “Rodeo Moon” was a monster hit for Toby Keith.

“LeDoux said he’d been influenced by my poem ‘Bucking Horse Moon,’ and wanted to share his good fortune,” he says. Ledoux, another rodeo cowboyturned-songwriter, enclosed a check for $8,000.

Zarzyski says the letter arrived just as he was preparing to break open his Green Bay Packers coin bank

to cash in his change.

Zarzyski has published 12 books and five spoken-word CDs since making the unlikely career transition from rodeo cowboy to poet. He enlisted in Richard Hugo’s infamous poetry program when he found himself “toothless in Missoula” in 1973.

“It’s what I do,” he says. “Thanks to cowboy poetry, I’ve been able to make a living at it. Buck-

ing off all those horses in the ’70s and ’80s, getting my head drilled into the ground, I never once thought that kind of lifestyle could translate into being able to walk onstage and get paid several thousand dollars. I got lucky, I got so fuckin’ lucky. I was writing those poems about rodeo, because that’s where my heart and my head and my soul were at the time. I didn’t know what cowboy poetry was, and here I am to this day, and I can still get paid a lot of money for a gig. It’s just dumb luck.”

Steering With My Knees is subtitled “Zarzyski Light,” and works as a companion piece to his 2011 book 51: 30 Poems, 20 Lyrics, and 1 Self-Interview, which the poet calls “Zarzyski Heavy.”

“In some ways,” says his publisher, Allen M. Jones of Bangtail Press, “I resist thinking of Steering With My Knees as a collection of light verse, although that was the principal criteria for Paul’s selections. But these poems are so much more than a category. If you pay good attention, almost every one of these poems can break your heart even while it’s making you smile.”

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Cowboy poet Paul Zarzyski calls his latest book Steering with My Knees “Zarzyski Light.”

Zarzyski listens to a lot of music to the point where musical cadence slips into his free verse. Mojo Nixon’s show on Sirius XM Radio is a favorite.

“I love what he plays,” he says. “I haven’t heard of 90 percent of those bands, and they’re extraordinary. It’s great music.”

He’s had several of his songs recorded by some established country acts, but he can’t stand the music being played on country radio today.

“They come up with a cheap-ass refrain that I can teach my goddamn dog to write, and they sing it six or seven times. I mean, if it’s a two and a half minute song, 90 seconds is this cheap-shot refrain. Give me some verses with some meat, for chrissake.”

Zarzyski spent a decade or so in Missoula during the decadent and incandescent heyday of the mid1970s literary scene known as Montana’s “Paris of the Twenties.” Some of his fellow writers didn’t make it out alive.

Today’s scene, in comparison, is sterile. “Young poets are so involved in making some serious literary statement; they feel like they have to put a lot of thought into what they think they have to say. I let go of that long ago. Now I just make a lot of noise. That’s where the fun comes.” arts@missoulanews.com

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End of silence Sage Francis gifts us with his anger

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When Sage Francis announced a hiatus four years ago, one of hip hop’s most intelligent and creative voices went silent. The Providence, R.I., rapper has commanded attention in the underground scene since the early 2000s, with flows that bordered on spoken-word poetry dealing with socio-political topics and the darkest pages of his personal journals.

Love him or hate him, it’s hard to ignore the depth of his craft. Thankfully, Francis has too much on his mind to keep his mouth shut, and he’s stepping back up to the microphone with Copper Gone, packed to the gills with the sharp lyricism he’s known for spread over some of the densest beats of his career.

This isn’t feel-good rap. “They say anger is a gift, I’m very gifted/ and if ignorance is bliss than I’m a sado-

masochist” Francis claims on the first track, “Pressure Cooker,” over a beat more abrasive than brass knuckles.

His lyrics are equal parts cynical critiques of the world and culture around him and self-deprecating confessionals, both brimming with brutal honesty and clever wordplay. Underground rappers attacking the wack-ness of their mainstream contemporaries is overdone and too often sounds like a whiny reflection of the artists’ lack of fame, but Francis makes his digs on tracks like “Cheat Code” so pointed and intelligent that they’re hard to dismiss. Copper Gone is a torch of righteous indignation that signifies the welcome return of a force to be reckoned with. (Jed Nussbaum) Sage Francis plays the Palace Wed., June 11, at 9 PM. $15, plus fees, in advance at Ear Candy. $5 surcharge for ages 18-20..

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Taken By Canadians The Taken By Canadians EP is scheduled for release this summer, but right now they have all of two songs on record. The first is an uptempo folk-rocker called “Wearing Your Heart Out,” whose lilting violin is nicely undergirded by a strong bass line. Those of us who lament the violin/bass divide in folk welcome this gesture at detente. It reminds us that “earnest” and “animated” are not mutually exclusive, that the heart is an organ for pumping blood, too.

The second song, “Angels,” prominently treats a homeless man who lives near songwriter Ben Abrosini.

Once again, Taken By Canadians manages to add a lit-

tle bite to a folk cliché, sharpening a potentially gauzy premise with lyrics like “You are all thoughts./ Why don’t you spend the day thinking, baby/ whether that’s true or not?” Little touches like that promise to distinguish TBC from other embryonic, street-busking folk bands. They are at the early stages of doing something, and plenty of other bands are doing it, too. But not many do it well, and Taken By Canadians shows potential to do something interesting in a crowded genre. (Dan Brooks) Taken By Canadians plays the Palace Tue., June 10, at 10 PM, with The Mag pies. Cover TBA.

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Sun Kil Moon, Benji My friend remarked of Sun Kil Moon’s Benji that he couldn’t decide if it was awful or what he wanted music to be. Veteran singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek seems to have posed the question on purpose. He has proven himself capable of delicate, haunting structures before, particularly on April. With Benji, he seems to be up to something deliberately less formal, even formless.

The musical structures here are melancholy vamps, canvases rather than sculptures. Kozelek meanders across them in story-songs that would pass for first drafts if they didn’t rhyme. Even the rhymes feel like he reached for the first word available. But

then the lines endstop with a chord change after wandering for several bars, revealing that artifice which mimics effortlessness.

Almost all the songs are about people dying or Kozelek’s regrets from childhood. He has created a sort of ethnography of his own past, an oral history of himself that sounds so unpolished that it can only be the result of many drafts and much revision. Sometimes it blurs the line between music and performance art, but it as compelling as it is vexing—engrossing not despite its initially off-putting sound, but because of it. (Dan Brooks)

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Everyday tragedies Revenge meets beauty in Pritchett’s Stars Go Blue

by Kate Whittle

In some ways, Colorado author Laura Pritchett’s gether are yin and yang, which has made their life todevastating and brief novel, Stars Go Blue, plays out gether function for most of it. She’s now depressed like a modern Western rendition of Shakespearian and lonely, but too practical to admit it; she’d rather tragedy. Patriarchs are going mad. A family’s legacy is stay occupied running the ranch. Like a lot of older at stake. Characters soliloquize. And we know, from women who got married and had kids before they realized they had another choice, she resents her family the get-go, that this isn’t going to end cheerfully.

Our hero, Ben Cross, is an aging rancher in an for the burden of caring for them. While making dinner early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. He’s still mobile and one day, Renny recalls, “Back when she loved her family, and there was a able to dress himself, family to love, and back but he’s losing his fine when Ben was there to motor skills and forgetsmile over a dinner ting names and details. gone right, she grew He and his wife, beans and froze them Renny, are haunted by herself.” the death of their With Renny, we daughter, gunned get a clear-eyed, irritadown years before by ble picture of smallan abusive husband in town life, with just a front of their very eyes. dash of wry humor in Grief had driven Ben her incessant grumand Renny apart; but bling. “She is so tired now, his disease means of these cheap-brand Renny must begrudgcookies,” she thinks at ingly, impatiently care an Alzheimer’s support for him. (Pritchett ingroup meeting. “No troduced the couple in one likes them. Always her award-winning colLipton tea, which no lection of shorts, Hell’s one likes either. She Bottom, Colorado, but would like to issue a it’s not a prerequisite proclamation to the for reading this novel.) world: NO ONE IN Ben intends to find his THE UNIVERSE LIKES daughter’s killer and LIPTON TEA.” get some kind of reWhat makes Stars venge before his mind Stars Go Blue Go Blue absolutely completely slips, but Laura Pritchett devastating is how Pritchett first takes care hardcover, Counterpoint very mundane and in setting the scene for 208 pages, $25 true-to-life its tragedy the beginning part of is. Abuse, grief, esthe book.

In the throes of late-winter in February, one of the trangement, dementia—these things happen every most bleak, colorless times of year, Ben’s memories day. Dementia kills people, slowly and painfully, in trickle away faster than he can write down notes to front of the ones they love, taking away their spirit keep in his pockets. Water, in all its forms, runs and soul before destroying the body. Like characters throughout Stars Go Blue. “Ben has been partial to do during the funeral at the end of the book, we water, always, which is why life gets measured in terms frown and talk about death between discussions of irrigation and rainfall and acre-feet and even the dry about the haying season, work and taxes. Renny and rainless days needed for baling hay,” Pritchett writes. Ben are such spot-on characterizations of real-life “Even now he considers the watersheds in his brain, people I love that it makes Stars Go Blue heartbreakhow water moves through tissue, how rivers of elec- ing to read.

But this book is still beautiful, and I’m glad I did tricity pulse in stops and starts.”

Pritchett shows off powerful skills with word asso- read it, because we do find some redemption and ciation and experimental phrasing when writing from catharsis at the end—and some satisfying, dramatic rethe viewpoint of Ben, and the wavering reality of a de- venge.

The last chapter is narrated by Renny and Ben’s mentia-afflicted brain. “He remembers that Renny yelled at him about the bacon but he can’t remember granddaughter, Jess, who’s inherited her grandpa’s why. Something about needing to put it in a frying pan calm poet’s eyes. She reveals a couple intriguing twists, and not on the burner, but he had put it in a frying pan, and, fortunately, offers us some hope in the face of hadn’t he? Of course he had. Because bacon always death’s inevitability. “This one good moment of obserneeded to go in a pan. He must have just been sleepy.” vation is all we really have in the world and it is called Chapters alternate between Ben and Renny’s per- love,” she says. spectives. Where Ben is sweet and easygoing, a poet Laura Pritchett reads from Stars Go Blue at Fact who finds beauty in everything even when he can just and Fiction Thu., June 12, at 7 PM. barely keep a grip on the present, Renny has a dry, practical core. Age has only hardened her. The two tokwhittle@missoulanews.com

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Is Johnny5 alive?

Artist Joe Meiser explores the paradox of sfumato

by Melissa Mylchreest

In the classic 1980s film Short Circuit starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy, a robot named Johnny5 is struck by lightning and gains consciousness.

In becoming aware of himself, the robot also becomes aware of his own mortality—the eventuality of being “disassembled.”

The wide-eyed robot is a sympathetic character; he’s us. Pennsylvania-based visual artist Joe Meiser latched onto Johnny5, and in him saw reflected our own existential crises and fatalistic fears. He also found himself asking other big questions about the meaning of consciousness, and the way technological advances are changing the reality we inhabit. He wonders, is “consciousness just a lifeless sequence of ones and zeros? Or, is there some animating metaphysical presence at work in [Johnny5’s] intelligence? Are humans qualitatively different from [IBM’s] Watson and Johnny5? Or, are we simply highly advanced computational machines?”

While they may not seem likely fodder for artistic inspiration, these are the kind of tricky, unanswerable questions that drive Meiser’s work, and are showcased in his exhibit that opens at FrontierSpace for First Friday. Three digital projects—“Sfumato,” “Hercules and the Centaur” and “Liminal Construct”—all grapple with humanity’s complicated relationship with technology, our own fallibility and the ultimate impermanence of both us and the things we create.

A series of seven images, “Sfumato” features the iconic Johnny5 in mundane scenes: standing at a stove and boiling water for tea, or peering at himself in a bathroom mirror. The images themselves are not especially compelling—stark grayscale renderings of a pensive, melancholy robot, clearly generated on a computer. But taken in conjunction with Meiser’s questions about consciousness and the process behind their creation, the scenes become somewhat more intriguing.

Designed using a 3D digital CAD program, the photorealistic scenes intentionally draw attention to the technology used to create them.

“I’ve always been interested in the relationship between form and content,” Meiser says. “I think art is at its best when interesting connections can be drawn between conceptual significance and the materials or processes used to create it. I became interested in our relationship with technology after I started creating computer-based work. I thought it made sense to question how my use of the computer was changing my creative process, and on a larger scale, how it’s changing human thought.”

The word “sfumato” refers to a style of painting used by Leonardo da Vinci, but it also means embracing ambiguity or, Meiser says, “being able to hold two paradoxical ideas in the mind at the same time.” Dichotomies drive Meiser in his work, and lead him to create images that invite further questions. Are our technological advances ultimately a positive, or a negative? Can they be both? And who decides?

“I think the tolerance for paradox and ambiguity is really the mark of artists and other creative thinkers,” Meiser says. “And it’s important because it keeps us from thinking rigidly and linearly about how the world works or how to achieve something.”

Meiser’s work is compelling on an intellectual

Joe Meiser’s digital art piece “Hercules and the Centaur” is part of a larger exhibit that opens at FrontierSpace on First Friday.

level. His video piece “Hercules and the Centaur” is a mashup of Johnny5, the Gulf oil spill, pelicans and Greek mythology mixing in deep philosophical questions about the double-edged sword of technology, all of it rendered in virtual, digital sculpture. It’s a lot to wrap the brain around, but that’s the point: We are wading deeper and deeper into complex digital territory, and the outcome of this pursuit remains unknown. Of course, these questions are ultimately the same that have plagued humankind for millennia.

“We’re still wrestling with the same issues that occupied us a long time ago,” Meiser says. “That’s why I think Greek mythology is interesting. The myths continue to hold their relevance because the human condition is still essentially the same.”

Meiser doesn’t offer any answers. In fact, he’s not even sure if he’s asking the right questions but, just like Johnny5, he says he’ll keep asking them.

“A person can live their life with a sense of certainty, or a sense of mystery,” Meiser says. “And in the end, it’s hard to say who’s really better off.”

Joe Meiser’s exhibit shows at FrontierSpace, in the alley between Spruce and Pine near Sean Kelly’s, for First Friday, June 6, with a reception from 6 to 9 PM. Free.

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Nothing says “cowboy” like red zebra print.

You ever try to grab something on a tall shelf, only to find that after all, you need a step stool? Just like six more inches of height, and whatever you were reaching for was in your grasp. Without the step stool, you can scrape your fingers on the desired item, even move it a bit. But it’s not enough. Cold in July, the pulp thriller drama from relatively new director Jim Mickle, is like that. The performances are great. The cinematography is great. Don Johnson is unbelievably great. This movie gets so close to greatness, it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, this movie never quite reaches high enough, never elevates itself past its contrived story or better films of its genre.

Cold in July is set in East Texas in the late ’80s.

Michael C. Hall, of “Dexter” fame, plays Richard Dane, a regular family man. He rocks a fierce mullet and a face that often goes from pained to shocked to confused to ecstatic to angry all in the same scene—and Hall makes that work really well. Vinessa Shaw is wasted as his supportive but oblivious wife.

From the opening images, this movie has the audience in its grasp. An intruder breaks into Dane’s house, and Dane shoots him dead with a single shot.

Living in Missoula this year, you can’t help but be moved and provoked by watching the fallout of a man having killed someone in his, ahem, castle. And for the first quarter of this movie, that’s what you’re dealing with. Some townsfolk pat Dane on the back. Some just stare, judging him and his family. All of this is entrancing and yet hard to watch because it’s so wonderfully uncomfortable.

Enter Sam Shepard as Russell, the father of the dead intruder. He predictably harasses Dane and fam, Cape Fear-style. Shepard rolls through this part of the movie with steely eyes, a soft gruff voice and a calm, cool demeanor reserved for only the baddest bad guys.

He ducks the police, threatens Dane’s child (bullets by a ripped up teddy bear is a particularly vivid and terrifying image), and wreaks all kinds of havoc—for about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Then that part wraps up, in comes Don Johnson, and all of the twists. Plot twist after plot twist, turn after turn. A film where you’re watching people you’re invested in gets turned into a contrived nuisance incredibly fast. Who’s in the grave? Who are the Dixie Mafia?

What’s the FBI doing now? Why are the police trying to kill everyone? What about Dane’s wife? Doesn’t matter, that storyline was nearly an hour ago! They literally phone in the wife’s part of the story for the last 45 minutes, and these questions never get answered.

But even with all that, you’re still with it. It’s a visually captivating movie, with echoes of previous pulp thrillers throughout. Most notably, there are visual nods and homages to the Cohen Brothers’ amazing Blood Simple. But where that movie’s pace and twists are character- and story-driven, or are at least fun plot devices, Cold In July’s turns and revelations come through like a bad magician’s trick. In Blood Simple, you watch someone dig a grave in a field, and you’re filled with a horror that only grows the whole time. In Cold in July, you just watch a couple of guys dig a grave for a couple of minutes.

None of this can overshadow the new man-crush I have on Don Johnson. He plays Jim Bob, a veteran of the Korean War, now a Texas pig farmer turned private eye. He helps Dane and Russell uncover and unravel the mystery of whatever momentary plot twist has you rolling your eyes. Quipping and smirking his way through the film, Johnson makes this movie what it was: almost great.

By the end of the film, things get predictably bloody and over-the-top violent. There are few consequences for Jim Bob and nearly none whatsoever for Dane, and that’s pretty much it. The film leaves you with sort of an empty feeling.

But, Don Johnson, man. Let’s find that guy more work.

Cold in July continues at the Wilma.

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OPENING THIS WEEK CHEF Jon Favreau is an unemployed chef who starts a food truck in hopes of picking up the pieces of his messy life. Also starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johannson. Rated R. Carmike 12.

DO THE RIGHT THING Racism and hatred smolder on a scorching-hot Brooklyn day in Spike Lee’s 1989 drama. Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Rated R. 25th anniversary screening at the Roxy June 6-8 at 7 and 9 PM. DRIVING MISS DAISY BROADWAY ON SCREEN Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones star in the stage production of the award-winning play about a white Jewish lady and her African American chauffeur. Not rated. Carmike 12.

EDGE OF TOMORROW A video game meets Groundhog Day, basically, when a blip in the space-time continuum lets soldiers relive the same fight over and over.

Starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton.

Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Cute, hipstery teens meet through their cancer support group and fall in love. Get out the hanky, y’all. Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Nat Wolff. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Entertainer.

THE LUNCHBOX (DABBA) A young housewife befriends an older man through notes in Mumbai’s famous lunchbox delivery system. Starring Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Rated PG. Wilma.

THE UNKNOWN KNOWN Documentarian Errol Morris catches Donald Rumsfeld in his contradictions, as Rumsfeld reads from memos from his defense secretary days. Screening at the Roxy June 6-8 at 7:15 and 9:15 PM.

NOW PLAYING BLENDED Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are back as an unlikely rom-com pair, this time as two single parents who meet at a resort. Also starring Wendi McLendon-Covey and Kevin Nealon. Rated PG13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.

COLD IN JULY A homicidal ex-con and a protective papa wind up in a tangle of violence and drama in 1980s Texas. Starring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard and Don Johnson. Not rated. Wilma. (See Film.)

Peanut butter jelly time. The Lunchbox opens Friday at the Wilma.

GODZILLA Rawr! The eponymous monster battles other monsters and humanity gets caught inbetween.

Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen and Bryan Cranston. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST Charlize Theron is the love interest in the comedy Western directed by and starring Seth MacFarlane. To be fair, I would cast Charlize Theron as my love interest, too. Also starring Liam Neeson. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

ring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and, ooh, James McAvoy as beardy young Xavier. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Quirk-lovers rejoice, Wes Anderson brings us the lighthearted adventures of a mid-1930s concierge and a lobby boy. Starring Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham and Mathieu Amalric.

Rated R. Wilma.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME The award-winning stage adaptation of the Mark Haddon novel follows a brilliant autistic 15-yearold who tries to solve a murder. Screening at the Roxy Tuesdays on June 10 and 17 at 7:30 PM. $11-$16. Visit mtlive.org.

Planning your outing to the cinema? Visit the arts section of missoulanews.com to find up-to-date movie times for theaters in the area.

You can also contact theaters to spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12 and Village 6 at 541-7469; Wilma at 728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961-FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan at 883-5603.

MALEFICENT Angelina Jolie rocks a bitchin’ horn headdress in a weird version of Sleeping Beauty. Also starring Elle Fanning and Sharlto Copley. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

MILLION DOLLAR ARM Jon Hamm plays a sports agent trying to recruit Indian cricket players to play MLB; thanks, white guy, for recognizing a minority’s potential. Also starring Aasif Mandvi and Alan Arkin. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

NEIGHBORS In an alternate universe where Seth Rogen is even remotely in the same league as Rose Byrne, they play a couple with a newborn baby who encounter comedic shenanigans when a frat moves in next door. Zac Efron plays the frat guy. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

Capsule reviews by Kate Whittle

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Wolverine gets sent into the past to prevent catastrophe, and possibly erase our memories of the last several terrible X-Men spinoff films. Star-

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Mango madness

by Ari LeVaux

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On paper, a mangoneada has no business tasting this good. There are too many big personalities involved, too many loud notes of sour, salty, sweet and heat. It’s too crazy a combination to work. But it does, because somehow these contrasting flavors play remarkably well together.

From place to place, this refreshing treat is also called a mangonada or chamango. As its names suggest, the dish is built upon mango. The sweet fruit is combined with chile powder, lime, salt and a sour spicy sauce called chamoy. A mangoneada is as visually stunning as it is daring of flavor. The bright mango lights up the dark red chamoy like a desert sunset on red rocks.

Chamoy is typically made with pickled apricots or plums, and chile, lime, sugar and salt. In a mangoneada, additional lime and chile powder are added.

Doubling up on these caustic ingredients creates a red sauce that could fairly be called the opposite of mango. This chamoy-based slurry is at once too spicy, too sour and too salty. But in mango, the sharp red slurry finds a sweet, fragrant dance partner. The mangoneada is evidence that a marriage of opposites can work.

Mangoneadas come from the Mexico/California border region and today can be found in Mexican treat shops, which are called neverias or paleterias. These establishments serve fruity popsicles and ice cream concoctions, and are found in highest concentrations in the southwest. But recently, paleterias and neverias have been popping up in big cities nationwide.

A mangoneada can be served any number of ways. It comes as an icy drink, with swirled layers of mango slush and chamoy sauce. In San Diego, “chamango” specifically refers to this presentation, and often contains tamarind as well.

Another common incarnation of mangoneada is chunks of mango that have been tossed, drizzled or drenched in chamoy. These dressed pieces of fruit can in turn be layered in a cup with mango slush or sorbet. The sorbet can be made by blending mango with fresh orange juice. The straw can be dusted with tamarind powder.

My first mangoneada was built around a mango popsicle that was frozen in a plastic cup, with a wooden stick protruding. When I placed my order in that Albuquerque paleteria, the popsicle was removed from the cup, and a dose of chamoy was deposited in its place. Limes were squeezed and more red chile powder added. The popsicle was returned to the cup, squeezing the chamoy-based slurry around the popsicle, coating all sides. The drill, I quickly understood, was to lick or bite the popsicle through the slurry, coating my face red if necessary, before returning the popsicle to the cup for a chamoy reload.

Although somewhat under the radar among gringos, mangoneadas probably won’t remain a cult dish

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for long. They have a way of evoking a certain giddy goofiness among fans, who seem eager to publicly share their love for it. Instagram is full of mangoneada portraits, and Twitter is full of confessions of love and lust for its many forms: “Bring me a mangoneada right now and I’ll love you forever.”

“His name is Chamango :) I think he. Loves me too.”

“99 problems, and a mangoneada solves all of them.”

“Quiero mangonada.”

Of its many names, I prefer the “mangoneada” spelling because it’s the most interesting. The word “chamango” was obviously created from “chamoy” and “mango.” And while there is no Spanish translation for “mangonada,” it sounds a bit like limonada, aka lemonade. To be honest, the first time I ordered one, I assumed I was getting mango lemonade.

“Mangoneada” is a conjugation of the verb mangonear, which means to boss around, abuse or generally mess with for ill-gotten personal gain. Or, as Anahi Gildo Beltran, who sells homemade mangoneadas from a coolerequipped push-cart at a Los Angeles park, told me by phone: “Mangoneada means when you grab somebody and shake them.”

The assertive flavors of a mangoneada do add up to a shakedown for your mouth, like getting worked over in a sweet, refreshing way. And while it’s hard to go wrong with mango, much of the credit for a mangoneada’s unique flavor goes to the chamoy and its unusual sour flavor.

Chamoy is thought to photo by Ari LeVaux be a descendent of umeboshi, Japanese pickled plum paste. Commercial preparations can be purchased at Mexican grocery stores, and the “ethnic” aisles of many supermarkets.

It can also be ordered online. Alas, most store-bought chamoy is not made with real fruit. Trechas brand, for example, is made from water, iodized salt, red peppers, citric acid, corn starch, sugar, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and Red No. 40.

There’s a part of me that wants to advise you against resorting to using store-bought chamoy. But the reality is, the mangoneada boom was built on this processed stuff, so using bottled chamoy is as authentic as it gets. But if one wants to go rogue, many recipes can be found online that combine apricot jam, lime, chile powder and salt. One can also try to fake it with fresh apricots, which happen to be in season.

Mangoes, conveniently, are in season as well. But if you do try to make it at home, you should have a bottle of commercial chamoy on hand, just to know what you are aiming for.

To make a mangoneada, mix your chamoy with some form of mango, be it a popsicle, fresh chunks or icy slurry. Season with more lime and chile powder, and perhaps tamarind. And let the games begin.

[dish] Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway 728-8900 (across from courthouse) 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. $-$$ Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 Come to Bernice's in June for a cupcake. So many flavors you won't know what to take. Chicken & Waffles and Dante's Inferno (Siracha!!). The Irish Car Bomb is back and a specialty cupcake featuring a signature spice from Silk Road is on the menu. Looking for something simpler? Try a Muddy Pig or a High Hat. Come and check out Bernice's 16 all-time creative flavors of cupcakes in June!

And while you're in cruise by our breakfast pastry case for Bernice's new Croissant flavors. They pop out daily: Mixed Berry, Ruby Tuesday, Hummade, Parmesan Garlic and more! Bernice's: Keepin' it creative and promoting community for 36 years! xoxo bernice Open 6a - 8p seven days a week.. bernicesbakerymt.com $-$$ Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a “biga” (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Beer & Wine available. $-$$ 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 Mon.–Fri., 7:30–4, Sat. 8-4. 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. $ 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 10:30 pm. $-$$ Brooks & Browns Inside Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. 532-2056 This week at Brooks and Browns: Thursday 6/5 Big Brains Trivia 7-10 pm. Friday 6/6 Live Music with Andrea Harsell 6-9 pm. Monday 6/9 Martini Mania $4 Martinis. Tuesday 6/3 Burger + Beer $8. Wednesday 6/11 $2 Wells & $2 PBR Tall Boys. Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 42 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. $ Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great am-

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biance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery in the greater Missoula area.

We also offer custom catering!...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items. $-$$ El Cazador 101 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3657 Missoula Independent readers’ choice for Best Mexican Restaurant. Come taste Alfredo's original recipes for authentic Mexican food where we cook with love. From seafood to carne asada, enjoy dinner or stop by for our daily lunch specials. We are a locally owned Mexican family restaurant, and we want to make your visit with us one to remember. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$ The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. 926-2038 Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts. Super quick and super delicious! Get your healthy hearty lunch or dinner here! Wi-Fi, Soccer on the Big Screen, and a rich sound system featuring music from Argentina and the Caribbean. Mon-Thu 11am5pm, Fri-Sat 11-8. Downtown Missoula. $ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West 541-FOOD The GFS Deli features made-to-order sandwiches, a rotating selection of six soups, an award-winning salad bar, an olive & antipasto bar and a self-serve hot bar offering a variety of housemade breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées. A seasonally changing selection of deli salads and rotisserie-roasted chickens are also available. Locally-roasted coffee/espresso drinks and an extensive smoothie menu complement bakery goodies from the GFS ovens and from Missoula’s favorite bakeries. Indoor and patio seating. Open every day, 7am – 10pm. $-$$ Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. 549-7723 www.grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula's Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana micro-distilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines!

Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30 www.grizzlyliquor.com. $-$$$ Heraldo's Mexican Food 116 Glacier Dr. Lolo, MT 59847 406-203-4060 HeraldosMexicanRestaurant.com Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 Days • Eat-in or Carry-out • Handmade Tamales • Burritos • Chimichangas • Flautas • Fajitas • Combo plates and MORE. See our menu at www.heraldosmexicanrestaurant.com. Order Your Holiday Tamales Now! Also sold year-round. Call for details. $-$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We’re the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Stop by & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we’ll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$

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Tap Room Tours HAPPIEST HOUR What you’re doing: Being chauffeured around in a luxury minibus from brewery to brewery—plus, if you pick the right tour, a distillery—and drinking as much as you want without having to worry about how you’ll get home. Tap Room Tours, which starts June 5, offers 11 different routes, each of which stops at four different breweries. The first stop, however, is at your front door, where Tap Room’s bus picks you up. From there, guests are taken for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the brewing, bottling and/or canning process of one microbrewery.

The next two stops are tastings at other breweries or at the Montgomery Distillery. The tour finishes up at a brewery that offers food.

There, Tap Room Tours buys pizza, before dropping everyone back off at home or their hotel.

Where you’re going: Tap Room Tours covers essentially every booze-making operation from Hamilton to Missoula. Participating Missoula breweries are Bayern, Big Sky, Draught Works, the Northside Kettlehouse, Flathead Lake and Tamarack. Great Burn will be added when it opens on Missoula’s south side later this summer. One Saturday a month, Tap Room Tours also visits the Bitterroot with stops at Blacksmith, Bitter Root,

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Higher Ground, Wildwood and, once it opens, Lolo Peak.

When you’re doing it: Tours start June 5 and will then run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting at 1:00 p.m. and ending around 5:30.

Who’s behind it: Husband and wife Phil and Cate Mason came up with the idea for Tap Room Tours this January, after a winery tour in Walla Walla, Wash., and drew from similar brewery tours in Bend, Ore., and Seattle as they developed their concept. Phil is devoting himself to the business after 35 years with the U.S. Forest Service. “I call it ‘repurposing,’” he says, “not ‘retiring.’”

How to make it happen: Reserve a spot by visiting thetaproomtours.com or calling 396-4839. Missoula tours run $69, and the monthly Bitterroot trips are $79.

—Ted McDermott

Iza 529 S. Higgins 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com Contemporary Asian cuisine featuring local, vegan, gluten free and organic options as well as wild caught seafood, Idaho trout and buffalo. Join us for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour 3-6 weekdays with specials on food and drink. Extensive sake, wine and tea menu.

Closed Sundays. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner 5pm-close. Sat: Dinner 5pm-close. $-$$ Jimmy John’s 420 N. Higgins 542-1100 jimmyjohns.com Jimmy John’s - America’s Favorite Sandwich Delivery Guys! Unlike any other sub shop, Jimmy John’s is all about the freshest ingredients and fastest service. Freaky Fast, Freaky Good - that’s Jimmy John’s. Order online, call for delivery or visit us on Higgins. $-$$ 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. $ Lucky Strike Sports Bar. Casino. Restaurant 1515 Dearborn Ave. 406-549-4152 Our restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Are you looking for Delivery without all the extra charges?

Call 549-4152 and talk to Jacquie or Judy for more details. You can also get lunch and Coffee from Bold Coffee in the parking lot. Come into the casino for your chance to play Plinko, Spin the Wheel, or Roll the Dice for machine play. Open Mon-Sun 7am-2am. $-$$ Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. 543-7154 (on the hip strip) Did you know that the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every week day for only $6? Anyone is welcome to join us for a delicious meal from 11:30-12:30 Monday- Friday for delicious food, great conversation and take some time to find a treasured item or garment in our thrift shop. For a full menu and other activities, visit our website at www.missoulaseniorcenter.org.

The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences.

Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ 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. $$-$$$ Parkers’ Restaurant 32 East Front Street Exit 153, Drummond 406-288-2333 Find us on Facebook, Yelp or Foursquare.

Offering over 125 different Burgers. Parker’s burgers

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are ground fresh daily. We patty them 1/4 pound at a time. We also have 1/2 pound and pound burgers!

Most burgers are available all the time too, except for seasonal items. We’re open Tuesday thru Saturday 11am to 8 pm. We’ve also got Steaks, Pastas, Salads, Daily Specials and NOT the usual variety of home made desserts. Private parties and catering available. $-$$ Pearl Cafe 231 East Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Dungeness Crab, Rabbit with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Snake River Farms Beef, Fresh Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Plonk 322 N Higgins • 926-1791 www.plonkwine.com Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere.

With an environment designed to engage the senses, the downtown establishment blends quality and creativity in an all-encompassing dining experience. Described as an urban hot spot dropped into the heart of the Missoula Valley and lifestyle, Plonk embodies metropolitan personalities driven by Montana passions.

Roxiberry Gourmet Frozen Yogurt Southgate Mall Across from Noodle Express 317.1814 • roxiberry.com Bringing Missoula gourmet, frozen yogurt, using the finest ingredients (no frozen mixes), to satisfy your intense cravings with our intense flavors. Our home-made blends offer healthy, nutritional profiles. We also offer smoothies, fresh-made waffle cones, and select baked goods (gluten-free choices available). Join Club Roxi for special offers. See us in-store or visit our website for information. $-$$ 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. 11-10 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. $-$$ Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$

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During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, local talented folks may titillate your eardrums.

8:30 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.

The Whiskey, Wingnuts and Wenches tour presents all the death and thrash metal you can shake a stick at, with Last of Lucy, Darkale, Vengeance and Arctodus at the Palace. 9 PM. Free.

Grab Maria and do a li’l boot-scoot-boogie when Nashville 406 plays the Sunrise Saloon.

9 PM. No cover.

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Slide on a blazer (don’t forget to roll up the sleeves) and drop some “In Soviet Russia” jokes at Missoula’s Homegrown Stand-Up Comedy at the Union Club. Sign up by 9:30 PM to perform. Free.

Come in like a wrecking ball when the Badlander hosts the new TNT dance party, featuring hot Top 40 trax and a rotating cast of DJs. $2 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight. No cover.

Ted Ness and the Rusty Nails spread the gospel of “mountain girls, whiskey and rainbow trout” at the Top Hat. 10 PM. No cover.

FRIDAYJUNE6 Foothills Publishing poets are on hand for carousing and merriment of the literary sort, with Cedar Brant, Monty Campbell, JR., Sheryl Noethe, Jennifer Finley, Mark Gibbons, Josh Slotnick and David E. Thomas reading at Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 7 PM. Refreshments included, yo.

Muddy-duddies. Motopony plays Stage 112 along with Vera, Confidence Man and Boston McDonald. Fri., June 6, at 9 PM. $5, 18-plus.

THURSDAYJUNE5 The Fray, who sings your aunt Margery’s favorite song “How to Save a Life,” play the Big Sky Brewery Amphitheater, along with Barcelona and Oh Honey. 5417 Trumpeter Way. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $35. Tickets at Big Sky’s taproom, Rockin Rudy’s and knittingfactory.com.

The Freedom in Montana: Fighting Human Trafficking at Home one-day workshop will help professionals and the general public alike learn how to combat modern-day slavery here at home. Free, but register online in advance at umt.edu/mansfield/events/conference/workshop. (See Agenda.)

The Vestibular Dysfunction Local Support Group meets every third Thursday of the month to share experiences and increase awareness at Element Physical Therapy, 2455 Dixon Ave. Noon-1 PM. Visit elementpt.com.

Undo that keyboard hunchback with Lunch Re-Boot Yoga, a gentle practice with Mary Hanson. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Thursdays, noon-1 PM. $40 for six classes/$9 drop-in.

The Thursday Young Artists After School Program gets the chilluns involved with all manner of art history and media. ZACC. 2:15-5 PM. $12/$10 for members. Ages 6-11. Call 549-7555 to learn more. The program takes a break for the summer after June 12.

nightlife Thursday is the new Friday, so let’s get the weekend started with Downtown ToNight, wherein an array of local music, food and beverage is available for your afternoon enjoyment at Caras Park. 5:30-8:30 PM. Overcome your fears and take a stand when Treasure State Toastmasters mentors

folks in leadership and public speaking. Community Medical Center meeting rooms, 2827 Ft. Missoula Road. 6–7 PM. Free.

Post up for the afternoon and make yourself at home when Tacoma’s The Tenants play Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. No cover.

Homegrown gal Andrea Harsell plays rock ‘n bluegrass ‘n such at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover.

The Missoula Dream Center presents a local rendition of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

2023 S. Higgins Ave. June 5-6 and 13-14 at 7 PM. $10. Check out missouladreamcenter.com.

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents the ‘60s-era French farce Boeing Boeing, about flight attendants and a philanderer, at the O’Shaughnessy Center. May 28-31 and June 57 at 7:30 PM. $20. Visit whitefishtheatreco.org.

Art aficionados and downtown revelers alike can enjoy First Friday in Missoula, wherein shops, cafes, bars and galleries host free art viewings for all to enjoy. Sometimes there’s totally excellent free wine and snax, too. Runs about 5-8 PM every first Friday of the month.

Check out missoulacultural.org/gallery-guide and our special listings.

Clinical psychologist Joyce Hocker presents the Learning from Ourselves course, oriented toward helping health care providers learn how to maintain distance and foster beneficial relationships with clients or patients.

Meets at the Learning Center for Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave., from 11 AM-1 PM until June 13. $145. Call 721-0033 to learn more.

Check out all sorts of literary types gettin’ down with their bad selves at the Fact and Fiction Reader publication celebration. Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave., from 4-7 PM.

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“Dude, are you glowing? ’Cause I’m glowing.” San Diego’s Brothers Gow play the Top Hat Sat., June 7, at 9 PM. No cover.

the First Friday of every month (except July). Peak Health and Wellness Center, 150 E. Spruce St. 5-6:15 PM. $5. Proceeds benefit the Watson Children’s Shelter.

Wh i te f i s h - b a s e d r a k u a r t i s t Cassiel Leroux presents Quotidian Artifacts: Works in Clay and Paint at the 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave. 5-8 PM. All the cool kiddos should check out Mismo Gymnastics’s Friday Night Children’s Party, where ages 5-plus play games and explore obstacle courses with guidance. 1900 W. Broadway St. 5:30-9:30 PM. $25/$20 for members, plus $10 for additional siblings. Limited to 80 kids, so zoom over to mismogym.com or call 7280908 to sign up ahead of time.

Chilluns can play while Mom and Pop get their whiskey on with Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat, 6-8 PM. No cover. June 6 features Brent Jameson.

Break out the epee, ‘tis time for Foray Into Fencing, an introductory class to this classic sport. Missoula Fencing Association, 1200 Shakespeare, Ste A in Missoula. 6 PM. Ages 9 to adult. Free, but limited to the first 16 people to arrive. Wear gym clothes and bring a water bottle. Check out missoulafencing.net.

The Ruins get all architectural-like with an early show at Feruqi’s, 318 N. Higgins Ave. 6-9 PM. No cover.

The Missoula Dream Center presents a local rendition of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

2023 S. Higgins Ave. June 5-6 and 13-14 at 7 PM. $10. Check out missouladreamcenter.com.

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents the ‘60s-era French farce Boeing Boeing, about flight attendants and a philanderer, at the O’Shaughnessy Center. May 28-31 and June 5-7 at 7:30 PM. $20. Visit whitefishtheatreco.org.

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in an alcohol-free environment. 727 S. Fifth St. in Hamilton. 7:30-10 PM. $3. Call 240-9617 to learn more.

You’ll just havta to check out Zootown Improv to find out what’s in store for this sketch comedy and improv evening at the Stensrud Playhouse, 314 N. First St. W. 8 PM and 10 PM. Beer and wine bar available.

8 PM show is $12 per person/$22 for two, if bought in advance at stensrudplayhouse.com. 10 PM show is $5/free with 8 PM ticket stub.

Corporate Defiance covers err’thang from Johnny Cash to Rick Springfield to Billy Idol to Alice in Chains to Black Stone Cherry while you party down at Cowboy Troy’s, 2359 Highway 93. 8 PM. No cover.

Whoa down for the riffage breakdown when sludgemeisters Prizehog play the ZACC, along with Swamp Ritual and Shramana. 8 PM. $8/$6 in advance at totalfest.org and Ear Candy.

Make good use of the two-step you learned in junior high when Western Union Swing Band plays country dance tunes at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. 8 PM-1 AM. No cover.

The Lolo Square and Round Dance Center rocks the Go With the Flow Mountain Mixer on June 6 and 7, with dancing from 8-10:30 PM. Barry Sjolin has the call. 9955 Lolo Creek Road. Learn more at 251-2173 or check out lolocampndance.com.

Rev up for Seattle’s Motopony, playing Stage 112 along with Vera, Confidence Man and Boston McDonald. 112 Pattee St. 9 PM. $5, 18-plus.

Josh Farmer Band puts out the tunes, and all you gotta do is move them two left feet at the Union Club.

9:30 PM. No cover.

Let’s see who can draw finger guns the fastest when ShoDown plays tunes at the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9:30 PM. No cover.

Grab the gang and boogie down when Locksaw Cartel plays Sean

Kelly’s, along with Jordan Lane, starting around 9:30 PM. No cover.

Seek an adventure-filled evening when Missoula rock outfit Airstream Safari plays the Top Hat, along with the Flip Wilsons. 10 PM. No cover.

SATURDAYJUNE7 Get all up on the family Iridaceae when the Missoula Iris Society presents the 54th annual Missoula Iris Show, with the theme The European Experience (ooh-lala!). Southgate Mall. Exhibit available for viewing between 10 AM and 8 PM. Check out missoulairis.com to learn more about exhibiting.

Get hot coffee, baked treats, fresh produce and bump into all the friendly acquaintances you can handle at the Missoula Farmers Market, now running for 42 years. 8 AM-1 PM. The Red Lodge Music Festival presents a whopping nine days of live tunes from students by day and professionals by night. Red Lodge Civic Center, June 7-15. Visit redlodgemusicfestival.org.

Early rising produce-seekers, occasional walk-of-shamers and waffle sandwich lovers rejoice, the Clark Fork Market is back in action under the Higgins Bridge. Saturdays through October from 8 AM-1 PM. Sip a lemonade and feel better in no time while Aran Buzzas sings “nightlife songs to the morning crowd” under the bridge at the Clark Fork Market. 10:15 AM-12:30 PM. Free.

If Spontaneous Music By Children doesn’t sound like a punishment to you, then check out University Village Community Center’s 14th season of monthly sessions for parents and kids to dance and see professional performances. Instruments and snack provided. 10:30 AM. $3.50 per child, $2 for additional kiddos. Free for parents. Call Jen at 370-0300. Season ends June 7.

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Evenings and Graveyards, 24-40/hrs per week. Relief Staff offers more off-weekend flexibility, but requires ability to work at least 2 shifts per week and be flexible to work any shift with notice. 30+ hrs/wk qualifies for health/dental benefits and paid time off.

Cannabis Clinic Field trips were always a pretty stellar part of the public school experience, if you ask me, even if they weren’t terribly exciting on the surface. A chance to pack a tasty lunch, ride a bus, get out of Cowpie High for half a day or so and escape gym class.

Heck yes. Learning stuff was hardly the point, but I’ll be damned if I don’t remember a lot of those field trips pretty well, like the hikes up to the top of Pompey’s Pillar that illuminated the dry Lewis and Clark history lessons.

Experiencing something out of its usual context can make for a much more memorable and immerWHAT: Bus Tour 2014 WHO: Headwaters Dance Co. WHEN: Sat., June 7. Arrive at 3:45 PM, return by 6 PM. WHERE: MonTEC Parking Lot, 1121 E. Broadway HOW MUCH: $25 advance/ $10 for last-minute rush seats

sive adventure; and so I’m intrigued by the upcoming Headwaters Dance Company’s Bus Tour show on June 7. To go, you’ll need to buy a ticket online and get to the MonTEC parking lot in time to catch the 4 PM ride to the undisclosed dance location.

(Last-minute $10 rush tickets might be available if there are extra seats.) Then, the bus takes off for a two-hour loop out of town, guided by actor Jeremy Sher. You’ll be served drinks and treats along the way, and then you’ll get out of the bus for dances at three different settings, plus you get to observe brief performances called “snapshots” along the way. Caleb Van Gelder provides live tunes for the site-specific performances.

As part of the True Colors Gender Expansion Project event, the Mighty Aphrodite salon hosts a meditation, clothing swap and personal beauty workshop from 1-4 PM. 736 Unit A., First St. W. Clothing swap gets going around 3 PM, followed by small groups. Visit the Mighty Aphrodite Salon & Nine Dragon Tattoo Facebook page for more info.

nightlife Go on a magic school bus ride when Headwaters Dance Co. presents the Bus Tour 2014, which departs from the MonTEC parking lot at 1121 E. Broadway and departs for

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Performer Caroline Keys Tweeted a tantalizing hint about the Bus Tour last weekend when she posted a photo of a rehearsal. All that’s visible in her photo is men and women, dressed in reds and pinks, walking through a forest around trees with tape stretched around them. (Her handle is @CrankyEloise, if you wanna check it out.)

So at the very least, the Headwaters Bus Tour sounds like a fun summer evening trip. And I have no doubt that it will be memorable.

MORE INFO: headwatersdance.org

The guild that sews together, stays together, so join Selvedge Studio, 509 S. Higgins Ave., at Craft Vigilantes, its monthly Modern Quilt Guild for beginners and pros alike. 12–5 PM. $20 (first few sign-ups are free).

Medical Marijuana Card Renewal & New Patient Physician Appointments $125 In Kalispell on June 13

site-specific dance at an undisclosed location. Dress for the weather. Arrive by 3:45 PM; bus returns by 6 PM. $10 rush tickets might be available, but your safest bet is to get a $25 ticket in advance at headwatersdance.org. (See Spotlight.)

We’ll be riding high, wide and handsome when The Hasslers play Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave., from 6-8 PM. No cover.

Singer-songwriter Aran Buzzas regales the crowd with homegrown “folky tonk” at Blacksmith Brewing in Stevensville. 6-8 PM. No cover.

—Kate Whittle St., with booze and dinner catered by Silk Road. $50. Tickets at stensrudplayhouse.com. Final shows are June 7 at 7 PM and June 15 at 5:30 PM. A bunch of ragtag musicians with who-knows-what kind of instruments get together from 7 to 9:30 PM on the first Sat. of every month for the Bitterroot Valley Good-Time Jamboree at the Grange Hall, 1436 South First St. in Hamilton. $3 donation encouraged. Call Clem at 961-4949.

Bluegrass outfit Pinegrass packs a quarter-century of experience into a night of tunes at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover.

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents the ‘60s-era French farce Boeing Boeing, about flight attendants and a philanderer, at the O’Shaughnessy Center. May 28-31 and June 5-7 at 7:30 PM. $20. Visit whitefishtheatreco.org.

The Stensrud Dinner Theatre presents Bullets for Broadway, a musical murder mystery. 314 N. First

Make good use of the two-step you learned in junior high when Western Union Swing Band plays country

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[calendar] dance tunes at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. 8 PM-1 AM. No cover.

The Lolo Square and Round Dance Center rocks the Go With the Flow Mountain Mixer on June 6 and 7, with dancing from 8-10:30 PM. Barry Sjolin has the call. 9955 Lolo Creek Road. Learn more at 251-2173 or check out lolocampndance.com.

You can be positively sure that Absolutely DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo will juice up the joint at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM. 2-for-1 Absolut drinks until midnight. Now free.

San Diego-based trippers Brothers Gow play funk/rock/improv stuff to knock your socks off, or at least tiedye ‘em a little, at the Top Hat. 9 PM. No cover.

Let the thunder roll, as a hatted man once said, when JD and Montana Standard Time play the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave., at 9:30 PM. No cover.

The True Colors shindig celebrates expanding the definitions of gender and supporting positive selfexpression, so dance however you wanna to tunes from Wargasm, DJ Tygerlily, Atom and DJ Web. Palace. $5. Proceeds support the Gender Expansion Project.

Raise that PBR in tribute when Corporate Defiance rocks out at the Dark Horse, 1805 Regent. 9:30 PM. No cover.

Dial in the hits when Tom Catmull’s Radio Static plays the Union Club.

9:30 PM. No cover.

Bay Area “punkles” Pookie and the Poodlez roll into the VFW for garagey tunes, along with Primitive Hearts and Missoula’s Muff Dive and the Hounds. 10 PM. $5/$3 for ages 18-20.

Stellar performers. Prizehog plays the ZACC Fri. June 6, along with Swamp Ritual and Shramana. 8 PM. $8/$6 in advance at totalfest.org and Ear Candy. All ages, no alcohol.

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Think quick on your feet at the three-hour Improv 101 clinic with experienced performer Rebecca Rogers. Roxy Theater. 1-4 PM. $15.

Check out theroxytheater.org to learn more.

The Big Sky Film Series hosts a screening of Made in Montana shorts, with filmmakers in attendance. Top Hat. 8 PM. Free.

The Five Valley Accordion Association gets all keyed-up at the Rustic Hut in Florence from 1-5 PM. $4/$3 for members. Call 240-9617 to learn more.

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The Red Poppy’s ninth anniversary celebration includes a reception for pottery teacher Olivia Lynn Olsen’s Masked Emotions show. A classical music trio performs at 2 PM. Red Poppy, on the corner of First and Eisenhower in Ronan. Free.

nightlife Might we suggest a dark stout to accompany your plotting whilst Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays jazzy tunes. Draught Works. 5-7 PM. No cover.

The 18-piece Ed Norton Big Band puts some swing in the month’s second Sunday when it plays the Missoula Winery, 5646 Harrier Way, from 6–8 PM. $7. Polish your steps with $5 swing lessons prior at 4:45 PM. Visit missoulawinery.com.

Close out the weekend in style at the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night, with $4 martinis from 7:30 PM to midnight, plus live jazz and DJs. Starts at 8 PM with Front Street Jazz.

Free.

We ain’t got all that much sand, but make like a beach bum anyway when island-music-infused Common Kings play the Top Hat. 9 PM. $15/$12 in advance at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s or tophatlounge.com.

City Club Missoula presents “Montana Dams: A Great Opportunity,” in which the VP of NorthWestern Energy will present the case for buying 11 hydroelectric damns.

Doubletree Hotel. 11:30 AM-1 PM. $15/$5 without lunch. Register by June 6 by calling 541-2489.

Brush up on your skillz with the Bridge Group for beginners/those in need of a refresher course. Missoula Senior Center, Mondays at 1 PM. $1.25.

nightlife Local Deadheads have got you covered when the Top Hat presents Raising the Dead, a curated broadcast of two hours of Jerry Garcia and co. from 5 to 7 PM. Free, all ages.

Russ Nasset plays the honky tonk blues while you sip a li’l bit of red at the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave., from 7-10 PM. No cover.

The Bonner Milltown Community Council meets to chat about spring flooding and hear from ALCOM representatives. Bonner School Library, Highway 200 in Bonner. 7 PM. Call 240-7793 for info.

Open mic at the VFW, 245 W. Main St., seems like a fine idea, especially with 2-for-1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. 10 PM. Free.

Maintain dignity for best results at Super Trivia Freakout. Winners get cash prizes and shots after the five rounds of trivia at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

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TUESDAYJUNE10 Display your prowess with local flora and fauna at the Naturalist Trivia and Pint Night benefiting the Montana Natural History Center at Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 5-8 PM. Trivia starts at 6 PM sharp. Bring a team or join one.

The international annual Morning Sojourn dance/meditation event runs weekday mornings June 10-13, 16-20, 23-27, from 7:158:15 AM. Find your nearest location at themorningsojourn.com/program or join online from home. $140 includes a printed event-specfic Sojournal, or $120 for online copy of Sojournal.

Heads up, eco-friendly parents, the Cloth Diapering 101 class will bring together folks to share what all they know about it. Walking Stick Toys, 829 S. Higgins Ave. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free.

Brianna Randall and other expecting mamas host a Prenatal Strengthen and Stretch Class that combines yoga and toning exercises.

FIRST FRIDAY Give ‘em ‘L (that probably works best if you say it in a Michael Caine accent) when Stephanie J. Frostad presents Beloved Mountain, a series of works of Mount Jumbo. Montana Natural History Center, 120 N. Hickory St. Reception from 4:30-7 PM. A big pile of artists got a li’l bit creative for the Small Works group show, curated by Patricia Thornton, at the Brunswick Gallery, 223 W. Railroad St. Reception from 5-9 PM. Tricia Opstad and Jacob Kahn will perform a site-specific improvisation piece at 5:30 and 8 PM on the corner of Woody and Railroad.

Jade Merész presents collages inspired by surrealism and the natural world at Betty’s Divine. Reception from 5-8 PM. The Clay Studio’s artist in residence, Courtney Murphy, presents house/hold, a solo exhibit of her functional and pleasing forms and designs. 1106 Hawthorne St., Unit A. 5:30-9 PM. Northmann Knifeworks presents an open house, knife sharpening and live music by Maiah Wynne. Higgins Plaza, 415 N. Higgins., Ste. 21. 5-8 PM. Wildlife photographer Bill McDavid debuts an array of landscapes and portraits at Iza Restaurant, 529 S. Higgins Ave. 5-8 PM. Spring, rebirth and the Persephone Myth are explored in Mud Angels and Other Mysteries: Rising to Rebirth, a group show at Lake Missoula Tea Co., 126 E. Broadway Ave. 5-7 PM.

Betty’s Divine presents collages by Jade Merész on Fri., June 6 from 5-8 PM.

from The Missing Lynx. Swift Building, 315 S. Fourth St. E. 5-8 PM.

The River House Art Walk features paintings, sculpture, photography and more at Missoula Adult Mental Health Services, 1315 Wyoming St. 5-8 PM.

The Monte Dolack Gallery does a First Friday do in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, with premier of the official national poster painting by Mr. Dolack himself. 139 W. Front St. 5-8 PM.

Get in on the artsy action when the Tides Gallery hosts a Design Night where all ages can make their own button ring. Bathing Beauties Beads, 501 S. Higgins Ave. 5-8 PM. $5 per ring.

The Missoula Art Museum’s soiree this evening features Melanie Yazzie’s carved circular relief plates exhibit, Blessingway. Reception from 5-8 PM, artist’s talk at 7 PM.

Acrylic painter Nancy Seiler presents Little Landscapes to make a big impression at the Artists’ Shop, 127 N. Higgins Ave. 5-8 PM.

Photographer Tara Barreiros and painter Kayde Kaiser find the sublime in the everyday with A Single Moment exhibit at the e3 Convergence Gallery, 229 W. Main St. 5-9 PM. Reception includes live tunes from Gerygone and Twig.

Dude, I didn’t even know concrete cloth was a thing, but it totes is and sculptor Jenny Parker makes neat art with it. Reception at the Brink Gallery from 58 PM. UM MFA candidate Tressa Jones presents striking pieces with her exhibit, Installations, at Bhavana, 101 E. Broadway., Ste. B. 5-8 PM. Refreshments served, natch.

Find your Venus, find your fire when Patty Corbett displays her landscape pantings and hand-dyed silk scarves at Your Energy Fix in Higgins Plaza, 415 N. Higgins Ave. Maiah Wynne plays tunes, too. 5-8 PM. The Dana Gallery’s annual Icons of the West national juried exhibit goes way beyond belt buckles, yo.

First Friday reception from 5-8 PM. The Ecology Project International, Wild Rockies Field Institute and Watershed Education Network team up for a First Friday blowout with food, kids’ activities, Amy Gerber photography and tunes

Tempting as it is, don’t lick the walls at Saltmine 2014, a new works group exhibit featuring Karen RIce, Cathryn Mallory, Stephen and Bev Beck Glueckert, Kathleen Herlihy-Paoli and more. Montana Art and Framing, 709 Ronan St. 5-9 PM. Confront consumerism with KR Sanders’ collage-y exhibit, The Lees, at Upcycled, 517 S. Higgins Ave. 5:30 PM. The spiffy new Frame of Mind art gallery presents works by artist Rachel Calderon Navarro. 1706 Brooks St. 5:30-9 PM, refreshments served. Learn more at facebook.com/Frameofmindmt.

The Union Club hosts enigmatic artist IMUR’s collection of upcycled materials throughout the month, with First Friday show at 6 PM. Trippy digital painter Joe Meiser presents works for one night only at FrontierSpace, in the alley between Pine and Higgins, near Sean Kelly’s. 6-9 PM. (See Arts.)

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[calendar] Oula Studio, 1900 W. Broadway Suite E, Tuesdays through July 8 from 10:45-11:45 AM. $7. Bring a yoga mat.

Wednesday at 6 PM through June 11.

Open to everyone ‘cept for UM writing students (and really, they ought to be busy enough as it is). Free.

Hey hunters and other liars, come on down to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conference room for Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters, at 5205 Grant Creek Dr., and work on your elk-camp locution with the best.

All are invited. Noon–1 PM. Free.

The Singles of Missoula, for ages 45-plus, meet for bingo, fried food snacks and beverages at the Lucky Strike, 1515 Dearborn Ave, from 6:308:30 PM. $6 includes a drink and bingo cards. Call 251-2616 for info.

(Trivia answer: Kid hacks were the long, horse-drawn carriages used in the late 1800s and early 1900s to take rural kids to school before buses were invented.)

nightlife Put on your red shoes and dance at the Country Dance Lessons, Tuesdays at the Hamilton Senior Center.

The shindig steps off at 6 PM with a line dance, followed by 7 PM twostep and 8 PM country cha-cha.

Sip a giggle water and get zozzled, baby, with the Top Hat’s weekly Jazz Night. 7 PM. Free, all ages. June 11 features the Captain Wilson Conspiracy.

Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, from 6 to 8 PM. All ages.

Writers of all stripes can meet somewhere besides a bar for once with the Writer’s Group facilitated by John Robinson at Bitterroot Public Library. 6:30-8 PM every other Tuesday.

Take down the Athenian hegemony but pass on the hemlock tea at the Socrates Cafe, in which facilitator Kris Bayer encourages philosophical discussion. Bitterroot Public Library. 7-9 PM.

More events online: missoulanews.com Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free pub trivia, which takes place every Tuesday at 8 PM. Here’s a question to tickle your brainwaves: What did “kid hack” refer to in the late 1800s? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.)

Raising the stakes on musical chairs. Common Kings play the Top Hat Sun., June 8. 9 PM. $15/$12 in advance at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s or tophatlounge.com.

WEDNESDAYJUNE11 Hold all my calls, Sally, for I’m stepping down to Caras Park for Out to Lunch, which runs from 11 AM-2 PM with live local music and all manner of tasty things served out of food trucks.

The international annual Morning Sojourn dance/meditation event runs weekday mornings June 10-13, 16-20, 23-27, from 7:15-8:15 AM. Find your nearest location at themorningsojourn.com/program or join online from home. $140 includes a printed event-specfic Sojournal, or $120 for online copy of Sojournal.

Downtown Dance Collective, Wednesdays through July 2 from 4-5 PM. $35 for four classes/$25 for members. Bring a yoga mat.

The Jocko Valley Farmers Market presents wholesome produce, tasty baked goods and general cheer at the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee. 4-7 PM on Wednesdays.

nightlife Kick it with the cool cats in Arlee at the summer live music series accompanying the farmers market at the new outdoor stage at Hangin Art Gallery, on Highway 93. 5-7 PM. June 11 features Rennie Frank on acoustic guitar.

Canucks might be up to no good when Taken By Canadians plays the Badlander, along with the Magpies. 9 PM. Cover TBA. (See Music.)

Get a calming start to the morning with the Weekly Sit Meditation at the Learning Center at Red Willow.

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:15 AM. Previous experience meditating is helpful. $35 for four weeks/$8 drop-in.

The Glass-Fusing Orientation Class will impart basic glass-fusing wisdom upon you and a friend (or a date, heyo) at the ZACC. 6 PM. Every second Wednesday of the month. $15, plus about $5-$20 for the cost of glass.

Tyler Gregory ain’t in Kansas any more, Toto, so he’s playing tunes at the VFW along with Whiskey Hooves and Aran Buzzas. 10 PM. Cover TBA.

Brianna Randall and other expecting mamas host a Prenatal Strengthen and Stretch Class that combines yoga and toning exercises.

The Fiction Writer’s Workshop invites all aspiring scribes to get together for dynamic, interactive workshopping at the ZACC. Every other week on

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Beardy rhyme-spitter Sage Francis performs at the Palace, along with B. Dolan and Codependents. 9 PM. $15, plus $5 surcharge for ages 18-20. Advance tickets available at Ear Candy.

(See Music.)

THURSDAYJUNE12 Save a pony, ride a cowboy when Dark Horse Country Band plays dancin’ tunes at the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9 PM. No cover.

The international annual Morning Sojourn dance/meditation event runs weekday mornings June 10-13, 16-20, 23-27, from 7:15-8:15 AM. Find your nearest location at themorningsojourn.com/program or join online from home. $140 includes a printed event-specfic Sojournal, or $120 for online copy of Sojournal.

Undo that keyboard hunchback with Lunch Re-Boot Yoga, a gentle practice with Mary Hanson. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Thursdays, noon-1 PM. $40 for six classes/$9 drop-in.

Flex your head and pick up a skateboard, skiing, bike or equestrian helmet for $8-$23 each, plus $5 bike lights at the St. Patrick Trauma Services sale, at the Old Western Montana Clinic Building, 515 W. Front St. Noon-3 PM.

The Thursday Young Artists After School Program gets the chilluns involved with all manner of art history and media. ZACC. 2:15-5 PM. $12/$10 for members. Ages 6-11. Call 5497555 to learn more. The program takes a break for the summer after June 12.

nightlife Overcome your fears and take a stand when Treasure State Toastmasters mentors folks in leadership and public speaking. Community Medical Center meeting rooms, 2827 Ft. Missoula Road. 6–7 PM. Free.

The Miracle of America Museum celebrates Flag Day early with a presentation on the flag’s history and explanation of etiquette by Marine Sgt. Chuck Lewis, who walked across America for wounded veterans. 36094 Memory Lane in Polson. 6:30 PM. Free.

Laura Prichett reads from her novel about elderly folks and vengeance, Stars Go Blue, at Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 7 PM. (See Books.)

It’ll be a sight for sore eyes when singer-songwriter Joe Purdy plays the Top Hat, along with Brian Wright. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $20/$17 in advance. Check out tophatlounge.com.

During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, local talented folks may titillate your eardrums. 8:30 PM. Free.

Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.

Come in like a wrecking ball when the Badlander hosts the new TNT dance party, featuring hot Top 40 trax and a rotating cast of DJs. $2 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight. No cover.

Gotta watch out for them no good teenage punkles. Submit events to Calapatra the Calendar Mistress at calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance of the event. Don’t forget to include the date, time and cost. If you must, snail mail to Calapatra c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. You can also submit online. Just find the “submit an event” link under the Spotlight on the right corner at missoulanews.com.

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t’s funny how as much as medical science advances, the more we learn about the importance of age-old remedies—like having a faithful animal companion. Service Animals For You is a Missoula-based nonprofit that trains dogs to assist humans with mobility, autism, hearing, seizure, diabetes and PTSD-related issues.

The Paw Power 5K raises funds for Service Animals For You’s work with a race up in the Rattlesnake on June 7. Mayor Engen will be on hand for the festivities, as well as dog trainers and service dogs giving educational demos. The route begins and ends at Pineview Park, next to Rattlesnake Elementary in the heart of the Rattlesnake neighborhood. There’s also

prizes, T-shirts for runners and, if you’re not up for a 5K but would like to help out, a call for volunteers to help orchestrate the event. Plus, you can bring your own furry buddy along for the run.

—Kate Whittle The Paw Power 5K takes off from Pineview Park in the Rattlesnake Sat., June 7, at 9 AM, with T-shirt for first 100 registrants and prize drawings. Race-day registration only; from 7:30-8:45 AM. $15 adults/$10 children. Proceeds benefit service dog training for folks with disabilities. Visit pawpower5k.wordpress.com.

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FRIDAY JUNE 6 Make sure your first time is special by attending First Timer Friday at the Freestone Climbing Center, 935 Toole Ave. in Missoula, at 7 PM. Free if it’s your first visit.

The Native Plant Society hosts a field trip with plant expert Robert Pal to learn about invasive European weed species on Mount Sentinel. Meet on the south side of the UM Native Plant Garden, next to Botany Annex Building greenhouse. 1 PM. Call Clare at 728-0189 with questions.

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Go on ahead while I get the breading and chips ready before the 16th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic, one of the country’s largest catfish tournaments. The event takes place between Junebug Bridge near Saco to the mouth of the Milk River near Nashua. $50 to enter, limited to 160 people.

Show the Flathead your best footwork at the Herron Half Marathon and 10K, on bike/walk trails around Kalispell. Proceeds benefit the Blacktail Trails; last year raised over $5,000. Scoot over to runflathead.com.

The Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts a hike up to Canyon Lake in the Bitterroots, about 10 miles round-trip and 2,500 feet of elevation gain.

Contact Bob for meeting place and time info at aardvark1649@gmail.com.

Do a little weeding, get some lovely views and tasty dinner in return at the Clarkia Weed Pull Party at the Native Ideals Seed Farm, southeast of Arlee at 31046 Jocko Road. 1 PM. Call Bryce at 726-3010 to learn how to join in.

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You’ll be bright eyed and bushy tailed after Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club Runs, which start at 8 AM every Saturday at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Grab breakfast with other participants afterward. Free to run. Visit runwildmissoula.org.

The always down-to-earth Montana Dirt Girls host a hike or bike ride every Tuesday at 6 PM. Check out the Montana Dirt Girls page on Facebook for ride info.

The Pengelly Double and Single Dip returns for another dose of punishing mountain running. The half marathon starts at 9 AM at the University of Montana’s Riverbowl East Field, and the 10K starts at 9:30. Visit runwildmissoula.org for course info and registration.

Get acquainted with nimble-footed critters when FWS’ Bruce Smith gives a talk on his book, Life on the Rocks: A Portrait of the American Mountain Goat. Crystal Theatre. 7 PM. Free.

As part of National Trails Day, Milltown State Park hosts an interpretive talk with park staff to chat about plans for the area, followed by a ranger-led hike til 3 PM from the overlook to the Clark Fork floodplain.

Bring sturdy shoes and a picnic lunch. 1353 Deer Creek Road. Visit stateparks.met.gov/milltown.

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THURSDAY JUNE 12 The Montana Natural History Center presents an educational talk on native plant identification while volunteers help out in the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. 3-6:30 PM, with talk from 5-6 PM. Free. Visit montananaturalist.org for more info.

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To a lot of us, the phrase “human trafficking” might connote diamond mine workers in Africa, or sex workers in Thai brothels. But the United States and Montana are no stranger to human trafficking, both in forced labor and sex work—just consider our proximity to the Bakken oilfields and the widely reported drug abuse and prostitution found in the area. Or the case a few years back where a Missoula man was convicted of prostituting teen girls through Craigslist. Some studies estimate that 17,500 people are trafficked across the U.S. annually. And most victims of sex trafficking in the U.S. are U.S. citizens, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime.

The 2014 Mansfield Conference, held in April, brought together law enforcement and civic leaders for Fight for Hope & Freedom: Human Trafficking, Montana & the World. As a follow-up to that conference, the Mansfield Center offers a one-day

Freedom in Montana: Fighting Human Trafficking At Home workshop on June 5 on the University of Montana campus. Speakers include Missoula Police Department detectives, Assistant Attorney General Ole Olson and Katharina Werner, who manages the shelter program at the Missoula YWCA. Women and girls get used and abused throughout the world and here at home—and it’s up to every one of us to pay attention.

—Kate Whittle The Freedom in Montana: Fighting Human Trafficking at Home one-day workshop will help professionals and the general public alike learn how to combat modernday slavery here at home. Thu., June 5, on the UM campus. Free, but register online at umt.edu/mansfield/events/conference/ workshop.

[AGENDA LISTINGS] THURSDAY JUNE 5 The Freedom in Montana: Fighting Human Trafficking at Home one-day workshop will help professionals and the general public alike learn how to combat modern-day slavery here at home. Free, but register online in advance at umt.edu/mansfield/events/conference/workshop.

The Vestibular Dysfunction Local Support Group meets every third Thursday of the month to share experiences and increase awareness at Element Physical Therapy, 2455 Dixon Ave. Noon-1 PM. Visit elementpt.com.

FRIDAY JUNE 6 Clinical psychologist Joyce Hocker presents the Learning from Ourselves course, oriented toward helping health care providers learn how to maintain distance and foster beneficial relationships with clients or patients. Meets at the Learning Center for Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave., from 11 AM-1 PM until June 13. $145. Call 721-0033 to learn more.

The Women in Black stand in mourning of international violence every Friday on the Higgins Bridge from 12:15-12:45 PM. Visit jrpc.org/calendar to learn more.

SATURDAY JUNE 7 Learn about maintaining healthy relationships at Co-Dependents Anonymous, which meets at 11:30 AM on Saturdays at the Fourth D Alano Club, 1500 W. Broadway. Contact Koryn for more information at 493-4431.

MONDAY JUNE 9 City Club Missoula presents “Montana Dams: A Great Opportunity,” in which the VP of NorthWestern Energy will present the case for buying 11 hydroelectric damns. Doubletree Hotel. 11:30 AM-1 PM.

$15/$5 without lunch. Register by June 6 by calling 541-2489.

Sip a fancy soda for a cause at this edition of Moscow Monday at the Montgomery Distillery, 129 W. Front St. A dollar from every drink sold is donated to a cause each week. Family friendly, from noon–8 PM. Find out how the Garden City grows at the weekly Missoula City Council meeting, where you can no doubt expect ranting public commenters, PowerPoint presentations and subtle wit from Mayor Engen.

Missoula council chambers, 140 W. Pine St. Meetings are the first four Mondays of every month at 7 PM, except for holidays.

The Bonner Milltown Community Council meets to chat about spring flooding and hear from ALCOM representatives. Bonner School Library, Highway 200 in Bonner. 7 PM. Call 240-7793 for info.

TUESDAY JUNE 10 Discover different approaches to raising kiddos at Empowered Parenting With Balanced View, which meets at Break Espresso from 7:15-8:15 AM Tuesdays.

Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat, 115 S. Third St. W. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome.

1–3 PM. For information, call 543-3955.

The 1,000 Hands For Peace meditation group uses ancient mudras for cleansing the heart. Meets Tuesdays at the Ewam Buddhist Center, S. Third Ave W. 5:30-6:30 PM. Call Clare at 721-8224.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 Give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication, a nonviolent communication weekly practice group, at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave. Noon. Free. Now meeting on Wednesdays.

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 email 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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Food vendors welcome. To view and fill out an application, please visit www.flatheadcherryfestival. com. Booth spaces are limited and our deadline is June 20, 2014. This is a two-day event and we reserve the right to refuse duplicate products. You can direct questions to vendors@flatheadcherryfestival.com, or 406-686-1155.

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By Amy Alkon QUE SYRAH SYRAH I've been dating a fun, very attractive woman for about a month, and things have been going great. However, on our last date, we were out at dinner, and the female server accidentally spilled an entire glass of red wine on her dress. Though the server seemed mortified and apologized profusely, my date absolutely lost it—going into a rage and yelling at the poor server, telling her she needs to learn how to do her job, etc. Except for this incident, this woman has been sweet to me and generally acts like a nice person. Should I give her some leeway on this?

—Concerned Red wine and clothing have been problematic companions for centuries. Impressive as it is that Jesus turned water into wine, if only he'd developed a way to turn wine back into water, he could have opened a highly successful chain of dry cleaners.

And while it's pretty awful when somebody spills red wine all over your outfit, it's especially awful when you are on a date and want to be at your sexy, pulled-together best. (If you felt a 2006 Bordeaux would have improved your look, you would have thrown a glass of it on yourself before leaving the house.)

But as I note in my new book, "Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck" (June 3, St. Martin's Press), when you've just started dating someone, the butter-paws waiter who gives them a red wine bath is probably doing you a favor.

Significant character flaws (like rage issues) are unlikely to be revealed in the early stages of dating, when the biggest source of stress you see your date experiencing is the kitchen's forgetting to leave off the parsley garnish on their medallions of duck.

If, when you're dating someone new, you never get seated in the clumsy waiter's section, go camping together, collaborate on a project, or engage in other stress-producing activities that strain a person's patience and party manners. Bad personality traits, if any, are likely to scurry around like cockroaches after somebody turns the lights on.

As for this woman, it doesn't look good. Her behavior suggests not only a lack of compassion but poor "self-regulation," psychologists' term for the ability to control one's emotional reactions. You also don't mention her expressing embarrassment or apologizing afterward as people acting out in uncharacteristic ways tend to do. If you decide to stick around, be wary of succumbing to "optimism bias"—our

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tendency to project a rosy future for ourselves: silver linings all around; hold the clouds. This leads to selective eyesight, like focusing on how hot a woman is rather than how hot-headed. This may work for you for a while—perhaps until she's melting your ear in the drugstore aisle: "WHERE ARE THE TAMPONS I TOLD YOU TO GET, YOU BIG MORON?" Of course, at that point, there's only one thing to say to her: "Sorry, ma'am. I think you've mistaken me for somebody else."

JUNIOR HIGH AND MIGHTY I'm a 23-year-old guy dating a beautiful and exciting 33year-old woman. Because she's older than everybody in my circle, my buddies have taken to calling her "Mom" (though not to her face) and ripping on me for dating her.

She really is fantastic, but I have to admit this is having an impact on me—making me both angry at my friends and embarrassed that she and I stick out for the age difference.

—Peer-Pressured Ten years seems like a big deal now, but when you're 139, she won't even be 150 yet.

It's understandable that you're feeling all woundy from these razzings, but being male is about being a competitor—ultimately for women—down to the smallest scale. As one sperm taunted the other, "You swim like you expect to end up in an old tube sock."

The power of your buddies' mockery isn't surprising, considering the finding by UCLA's Matthew Lieberman and Naomi Eisenberger that our brains react to social pain in much the same way they do to physical pain. This makes sense, as we are a social species and, early on, our survival may have depended on what other people thought of us. But there's being aware of people's remarks and there's letting them drive you like a joystick. Also, the way to pretty much ensure that guys keep ripping on you is showing that you're vulnerable to it, like by dumping your hot mama girlfriend so you don't stick out from the pack. Remember, "age is just a number"— like zero, the amount of sex many of them are having and would probably like to see you having, too.

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL Africa, Brazil Work/Study! Change the lives of others while creating a sustainable future. 6, 9, 18 month programs available. Apply today! “http://www.oneworldcenter.org” www.OneWorldCenter.org (269) 591-0518 info@OneWorldCenter.org AVON - Earn extra income with a new career! Sell from home, work, online. $15 startup. For information, call: 888-770-1075 (M-F 9-7 & Sat 9-1 central.) (Ind Sls Rep) CASHIER is needed for a local convenience store/gas station. Applicants should have cash handling experience and customer service skills. This will be for graveyard shifts starting at 10pm-8am. Specific days can be discussed at time of interview/hire. This position does include benefits. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054146 childcare needed Looking for a responsible, good driver with basic life support skills to watch my three kids part time this summer.

Two to three days per week, weekdays only, 6 hrs per day. $11 per hour. References required.

Cook Under general supervision, handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitation regulations, infection control policies, maintains high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. Adapts to and sustains a culture of continuous im-

provement so that continuous quality improvement becomes a part of the daily work routine to function proficiently in the following areas: dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking. May cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. May be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned. Job duties must be performed in a manner consistent with employer’s Mission as demonstrated by the core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Service and Teamwork. Position Requirements: One year experience in quantity food preparation and completion of some cooking classes with formal on-the-job training. Must have the necessary technical skills to maintain high standards of food preparation. Must have the skill and ability to operate kitchen equipment, read, write, follow oral and written directions and pay attention to details. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054223 DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) MISSOULA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CORPORATION. A local employer is seeking both full & part time DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS to work with developmentally disabled adults. QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the needs of people with developmental disabilities, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Montana driver’s license are required. DUTIES: Individuals will assist with daily living activities and provide social interaction.

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work 32-40 hours per week. Days and shifts vary. WAGE: Starting wage is $9.02/hour or higher depending on experience. BENEFITS: Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, and retirement. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054152

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HIRING ASAP!!!!! Seeking FULL TIME CHECKER for local grocery store. Grocery store experience required. Cashiering experience preferred. Must be clean and groomed for customer contact. No visible facial jewelry permitted. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FULL TIME HOURS. Outstanding customer service, accountable for money, knowledge of grocery procedures and cash handling. Will work various days per week, including weekends. Store is open from 7am-10pm, everyday. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054201 HEALTH CSR A benefit’s administration company is seeking FULL TIME HEALTH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or GED required. College degree and/or training in medical terminology preferred. Basic computer and customer service experience required. HR experience and familiarity with group health benefits preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Typing ability of 45 wpm net. PC skills, including Windows, Word and Adobe Acrobat. Must be able to adapt to software changes as they occur. DUTIES: Answers telephone

inquiries from plan participants, client contacts, and providers regarding self-funded and partially self-funded group health benefits.

The incumbent is also responsible for claims payment research.

HOURS/DAYS: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WAGE: $11.50/hour. BENEFITS: Medical, dental & prescription insurance, 401K, profit sharing. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054155 Housekeeper Bel Aire Motel looking for Housekeepers. Will clean hotel rooms and common areas. Duties will include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms, bathrooms and halls, and vacuuming. Experience preferred but not necessary. Days variable, but must be able to work weekends.

Typically start at 10 am and work until rooms are done. $7.90 Hourly.

Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054175 HOUSEKEEPER QUALIFICATIONS: NO experience required will train. DUTIES: Making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

HOURS/DAYS: 9 AM - TBD (until done - approximately 2 PM) - .

WAGE: 8.00 per hour. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054151 Laundry Production Busy commercial laundry business seeking full time commercial shirt press operator. Previous experience is not required, will train the right candidate.Physically demanding and fast

EMPLOYMENT paced work environment. MondayFriday days. Benefits and raise after successful completion of probationary period. $9.50 Hourly. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054222 Water Commissioner for Carlton Creek 2014 water season.

Must be familiar with water measurement devices, in good physical condition, able to calculate water flow and communicate well with adverse water users. Must be able to prepare own billing spreadsheets for filing with 4th District Court. Approx. 20 variable hrs per week, seasonal. $20/hr plus travel expenses. Call 273-2798.

PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT This employee answers all phone calls, follows referral tracking procedures, manages relocation leads, prepares meeting packets and assists walk-in guests. The assistant offers administrative support to directors, managers and other staff members, and manages member accounts. Clerical duties include managing office supplies, keeping up the office, managing daily mail, maintaining a calendar and creating public events submissions. This employee must remain knowledgeable on local, state, and national business resources for visitor inquiries and referrals. The assistant must possess superior software skills (MS Suite) and experience working a customer/membership database.

The assistant is the first point of contact with tourists, citizens, and organization members. The position is one of liaison with the community and requires extensive community involvement. The successful candidate will be familiar with Missoula and the surrounding area in order to provide information and offer assistance and will provide excellent customer service and strive to generate business for members through referrals. Qualifications include a high-school diploma and five years of experience in a professional office setting. $18,500.00 $20,800.00 Yearly. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054216 Communications Director Adventure Cycling Association seeks a creative, well organized, and detail-oriented person to fill the role of Communications Director. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a self-starter with initiative to boost the profile of Adventure Cycling and bike travel nationally and even globally. The ideal candidate will be a team player with outstanding project management skills who works well in a fast-paced environment, meets deadlines and works well under pressure. The candidate will also be creative in brand development and application, as well as public relations. We are looking for individuals who have experience in public relations, marketing, video production, and experience with strategy and management of websites, social-media channels, and e-communications, as well as an enthusiasm for cycling and bicycle travel. The position is based at Adventure Cycling’s headquarters in beautiful and bike-friendly Missoula, Montana. Please submit a resume and cover letter directly to ssnyder@adventurecycling.org.

We will begin reviewing resumes and requesting interviews on June 12, 2014.

Community Mentor Temporary part-time position working with at-risk teens released from secure detention. Developing positive mentoring relationship, goal & objective setting, life skill development, social/community awareness, activity driven. Currently seeking individual to mentor in Missoula and surrounding area. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054145 IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Local benefits administrator is seeking to hire an IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN. QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in information systems or related field required in the absence of equivalent work experience. Minimum experience of two years experience in a job involving system support preferred. Working knowledge of WordPerfect, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dbase, Clipper, Access, DOS, Windows 95, Windows NT, Netware, and any other programs necessary for user support. Ability to learn aspects of claims processing software as is necessary for user support and reports. Mathematical skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Ability to project a professional image and positive attitude in any work environment.

Ability to comply with privacy and confidentiality standards. Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to solve problems with professionalism and patience. Ability to operate typical office equipment. Working knowledge of general office procedures.

DUTIES: Monitoring all data processing equipment and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Creates programs to enhance productivity and facilitate the exchange of data. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054157 Legal Secretary - Job #2563 Legal Secretary-Full-time or Parttime -Missoula Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications.

Please go to the ‘Careers’ section of the Dorsey website at www.Dorsey.com and complete Dorsey’s online application form.

We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5302. There is a position available for a Legal Secretary in Dorsey’s Missoula office.

Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered. Duties: Create and revise documents from handwritten, typed or electronic copy; compose letters as directed; answer telephones and interact professionally with firm clients; file paper/electronic documents and information promptly and accurately; time entry, travel arrangements and expense report preparation; assist with special projects, a variety of general office duties and cooperate as a team member with co-workers; may be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above. Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; typing of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy; proficiency in Word; strong proofreading and organizational skills; at least 3+ years litigation legal secretary experience pre-

ferred; excellent oral and written communications skills; flexibility regarding hours desired (overtime may be requested). Dorsey & Whitney LLP is one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States with 18 offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific. We are a premiere legal advisor to technology, life sciences, financial services, energy, mining, retail and manufacturing companies worldwide.

Dorsey offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health care plans, a generous paid time off policy, paid holidays, retirement savings plan, profit sharing contribution, and more. DORSEY & WHITNEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OEM CALL CENTER AIDE Seeking a Regular, On-Call OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CALL CENTER AIDE (OEM). Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Requires six months of clerical work experience. Will perform duties to answer telephone calls and provide information to the public in a call center during emergency situations. Work is On-Call and pay is $9.33/hr. ***CLOSE DATE: 06/12/14*** Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054206

SKILLED LABOR CAREER TRANSITIONS Ready-2Work Program Truck Driver Training. Get a CDL at your own pace or Rent Our Truck 406.388.6701 www.careertransitions.com 189 Arden Drive, Belgrade, MT DRIVERS: PRIME, INC. COMPANY DRIVERS & Independent Contractors for Refrigerated, Tanker & Flatbed NEEDED! Plenty of Freight & Great Pay! Start with Prime Today! Call 800-277-0212 or apply online at driveforprime.com Tool Craftsman/Make up An established and growing Missoula manufacturing company is looking for long term employees as Dental Tool Craftspeople. Experience operating pneumatic machinery such as: Punch presses, benders, and other bench operation along with grinders is preferred but not required. On the job training is available. Attention to detail and good eye hand coordination a necessity. Quality performance as well as production necessary to succeed.

Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10054225

TRAINING/ INSTRUCTION Annual Wildland Fire Refresher Training 406-543-0013 www.blackbull-wildfire.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CLASS Train online to work from home as a medical transcriptionist with Career Step. Career Step offers high level training and real world experience that fully prepares you to enter the field of medical transcription. Perfect for stay at home moms, military spouses, or anyone simply wanting to work at home and make their own hours. Visit http://referral.careerstep.com/ref1 0228 or call 1-800-411-7078 and use code ref10228 for free shipping on materials.

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs and refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL. Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students.

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HEALTH CAREERS Abortion Peer Counselor Blue Mountain Clinic is seeking applicants for part-time abortion peer counselors. Experience in women’s health care issues preferred, but not necessary. Send resume via e-mail to annie@bluemountainclinic.org, or via snail mail to Blue Mountain Clinic, 610 N California ST, Missoula, MT 59802

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Background in mechanics helpful and good communication skills required. Varied hours and days up to 25 hours per week; Monday Sunday between 7:30am 10:00pm. Wage depends on experience and qualifications. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com.

Job# 10054182 Route Sales Representative Schwan’s is looking for a motivated Route Sales Representative who is eager to learn successful sales techniques which you will apply when taking upon your own route. Upon Completion of Training: Grow your sales by generating new customers and servicing and selling to your existing base Call upon new customers who are provided through referrals, warm door calls, cold calling, and other means Continue company provided training and skill building to help you successfully grow your sales and be more efficient in your job Compensation: Employees are paid a base

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT The Missoula Independent, Montana’s premier weekly newspaper, is seeking an experienced part-time Production Assistant to help with the construction of the paper, including advertising and editorial content, as well as collateral material. Qualified applicants should have extensive experience working with Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop, a keen eye for design, a willingness to adhere to strict deadlines, and a proven ability to work well with others in a high-pressure setting. This job is high-tech, fast-paced, and good fun.

Send a digital résumé & portfolio to: Jweston@missoulanews.com

CASE MANAGER FT position providing targeted case management/ coordinating support services to persons age 16 or older w/developmental disabilities in Kalispell, MT. Minimum requirements: BA in Human Services and 1 year exp w/individuals with disabilities. M-F: Varied hours $15.14$15.39/hour. Closes: 6/10/14, 5p.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Supporting Persons with Disabilities in Enhancing their Quality of Life. Evenings, Overnights & Weekend hours available. $9.00-$10.40/hr.

Valid MT Driver’s License, No Record of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.

Applications available at OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES, INC., 2821 S. Russell, Missoula, MT 59801 or online: orimt.org. Extensive background checks will be completed. NO RESUMES. EOE.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In Marcel Proust's novel Swann's Way, the narrator speaks of how profoundly he is inspired by an older writer named Bergotte: "Each time he talked about something whose beauty had until then been hidden from me, about pine forests, about hail, about Notre-Dame Cathedral . . . with one image he would make that beauty explode into me." I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because in the coming days I suspect a great deal of beauty will explode into you. Why? I think it's because you're more receptive than usual to being delighted and enchanted. The triggers could be anything: exciting people, eavesdropped conversations, good books, surprising music, and who knows what else?

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Little horses cannot carry great riders." So says a Haitian proverb.

Now, in accordance with the astrological omens, I'm urging you to meditate on its meaning for your life. Here are four possible interpretations: 1. Are you a "little horse" trying to carry a "great rider" who's too much for you? 2. Are you a little horse that could grow into a bigger, stronger horse worthy of a great rider? 3. Are you a "great rider" who is in need of a horse that is big and strong enough to serve your big, strong ambitions? 4. Would you like to be a "great rider," but you can't be one as long as you have a horse that is too small and weak?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Declare victory, Leo. Even if victory is not quite won yet. Even if your success is imperfect and still a bit messy around the edges. Raise your arms up in elated triumph and shout, "I am the purified champion! I am the righteous conqueror! I have outsmarted my adversaries and outmaneuvered my obstacles, and now I am ready to claim my rightful rewards!" Do this even if you're not 100-percent confident, even if there is still some scraping or clawing ahead of you. Celebrate your growing mastery. Congratulate yourself for how far you've come. In this way, you will summon what's needed to complete your mission and achieve final, total victory.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Give special attention to what will last the longest. That's my main recommendation for you in the coming weeks. Devote less of your energy to transitory pleasures and shortterm hopes. Turn away from the small obsessions that demand far too much of your energy. Withdraw from the seemingly pressing concerns that will soon start to fade because they really aren't that important. Instead, Virgo, devote your love and intelligence to the joys and dilemmas that will animate your life well into the future. Express reverence and care for the mysteries that will teach you and teach you and teach you for years to come.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My favorite bridge in the world is the Golden Gate Bridge. In the hundreds of times I have driven on it over San Francisco Bay, it has never let me down. I've always gotten from one side to the other without any problem. In addition to its reliability, it uplifts me with its grandeur and beauty. What's your most beloved bridge, Libra? I suggest that in the coming weeks you make it your lucky charm, your magical symbol. Why? Because the next chapter of your life story requires you to make a major crossing. You will traverse a great divide. Having your favorite bridge as a shining beacon in your imagination will inspire your strength and courage as you travel.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): U2's Bono has called Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" "the most perfect song in the world." It is mournful and triumphant, despairing and uplifting. It's a riddle that improbably offers cathartic release. Over 300 recording artists have done cover versions of it, and it has even been the subject of books. And yet it was a challenge for Cohen to compose. He wrote more than 80 verses before choosing the few he would actually include in the final version, and in one famous session he resorted to banging his head on the floor to stimulate his creative flow. "To find that urgent song," he said, took "a lot of work and a lot of sweat." I nominate "Hallelujah" to be one of your sacred symbols for the next 12 months, Scorpio. From your strenuous effort, I predict, will come masterful creations.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let me outline the breakthroughs I hope to see for you in the coming months. First, what is pretty good about you will not interfere with what is potentially great about you, but will instead cooperate with it and boost it. Second, your past accomplishments won't hold back your progress; you will not be tempted to rely on them at the expense of your future accomplishments. And third, the brave ideas that have motivated you so well won't devolve into staid old dogmas; you will either renew and reinvigorate them or else move on to a new set of brave ideas.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you are in even moderate alignment with cosmic rhythms during the next 12 months, you will be a connoisseur and master of recycling. I'm speaking metaphorically here. What I hope is that you will reanimate worn-out inspirations and convert faded dreams into shiny new fantasies. You will find ways to revive alliances that went off track. A oncevibrant shtick or trick that lost its cool could be retrieved from the ash heap of history and turned into a fresh, hot asset. Gear yourself up for some entertaining resurrections.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I wish I could tell you that your power animal this month is the eagle or dolphin or panther. Having a glamorous creature like that as your ally might boost your confidence and charisma. To be paired with one of them might even activate dormant reserves of your animal intelligence. But I can't in good conscience authorize such an honor. That's not what the astrological omens are suggesting. In fact, your power animal this June is the bunny rabbit. Please understand that there is no shame in this. On the contrary. You should be charmed and appreciative. It signifies that you will be fertile, fast, a bit tricky, and very cute.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "When given a choice between owning an object and having an experience," says art critic Holland Cotter, "I always choose the experience." He prefers to spend his money on adventures that transform his sense of self and his understanding of the world. I recommend that approach to you in the coming weeks, Taurus. The most valuable "possessions" you can acquire will be the lessons you learn, the skills you hone, and the relationships you ripen.

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BLACK BEAR NATUROPATHIC

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "We are born with whirlwinds, forest fires, and comets inside us," writes novelist Robert R. McCammon. "We are born able to sing to birds and read the clouds and see our destiny in grains of sand. But then we get the magic educated right out of our souls.

We get it churched out, spanked out, washed out, and combed out. We get put on the straight and narrow path and told to be responsible." That's the bad news, Aries. But now here's the good news: The next 12 months will offer you a series of excellent opportunities to re-magic yourself. If you have not yet caught wind of the first invitation, I bet you will soon.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Buddhist meditation teacher Chogyam Trungpa said that one of the best ways to become fearless is to cultivate tenderness. As you expand your heart's capacity to feel compassionate affection for the world, you have less and less to be afraid of.

That's the opposite of the conventional wisdom, which says you become brave by toughening up, by reinforcing your psychic armor. Of all the signs of the zodiac, you Pisceans are best set up to benefit from Trungpa's method—now even more than usual.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LAW OFFICE OF JOAN E. COOK 2423 Mullan Road Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 543-3800 office@cooklaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-14-102 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KEITH A. MCDANIEL, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sean P. Salsbury 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 either be mailed to the above-named as the attorney of record for the Personal Representative, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 21st day of May, 2014. /s/ JOAN E. COOK MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-14-99 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA M. SMITH, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 JOHN E. SMITH and DEBORA J. PLASTER, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Reely Law Firm, P.C., 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15th day of May, 2014. /s/ John E. Smith, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Debora J. Plaster, Co-Personal Representative REELY LAW FIRM, P.C. 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201 Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives By: /s/ Shane N. Reely, Esq. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-14-106 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDITH BROWN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said 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 either be mailed to Mary Emily Brown, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 4110 Weeping Willow Drive, Missoula, Montana 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 22nd day of May, 2014, in Missoula, Montana. /s/ Mary Emily Brown, Personal Representative GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 1 Cause No. DP-14-78 NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY REBECCA PETERS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, Martha Lee Gilmore has filed in the above Court and cause a Petition for Formal Probate of Will, Determination of Testacy and Heirs and Appointment of Personal Representative, as Petitioner for the above-named Estate. For further information the Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the Clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held in said Court at the courtroom in the Courthouse at Missoula, Montana, on the 18th day of June, 2014, at the hour of 1:30 p.m. at which time all interested persons may appear and contest the Petition or object to the appointment of such Petitioner. DATED this 13th day of May, 2014. ST. PETER LAW OFFICES, P.C. /s/ Don C. St. Peter MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 4 Cause No. DP-14-98 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD M. BARTH, DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Gloria M. Mielke, at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2620 Radio Way, P.O. Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk

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of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 12th day of May, 2014. ST. PETER LAW OFFICES, P.C. /s/ Don C. St. Peter I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. DATED this 5th day of May, 2014. /s/ Gloria M. Mielke, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DV-14-535 NOTICE OF PENDING NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: SONJA MARIE LLOYD, Petitioner. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED HEREIN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Name Change of SONJA MARIE LLOYD to obtain an order of this Court granting leave to assume the name of SONJA MARIE CROWN, will be presented to the aboveentitled Court, at the Missoula County Courthouse at Missoula, Montana, on July 16, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, and that at such time, application will be made for the relief sought in the said Petition. DATED this 19th day of May, 2014. WELLS & MCKITTRICK, P.C. By: /s/ EVONNE SMITH WELLS, Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Probate No. DP-14-100 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HOMER V. BROWN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be certified mailed to Stephen J. Holden, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15th day of May, 2014. /s/ Stephen J. Holden, Personal Representative WORDEN THANE, P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Patrick Dougherty MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Probate No. DP-14-103 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HANNAH GWEN CAPEN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Nathan Capen, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 10th day of May, 2014, at Missoula, Montana. /s/ Nathan Capen BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: /s/ Christopher L. Decker P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807 Attorneys for Nathan Capen, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP-14-26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM D. THORNBY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 HERBERT WILLIAM THORNBY, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Church, Harris, Johnson & Williams, P.C., P.O. Box 1645, Great Falls, Montana 59403, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 14th day of February, 2014. /s/ Herbert William Thornby, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP-14-97 Dept. No. 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARGIE E. DONOVAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 M. SHAUN DONOVAN, the Personal Representative,

MNAXLP return receipt requested, at PO Box 668, Superior, Montana 59872 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 12th day of May, 2014. /s/ M. Shaun Donovan, Personal Representative PO Box 668, Superior, MT 59872 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/14/10, recorded as Instrument No. 201001221 Bk:854 Pg:103, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Keith R Bridenstine was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., its successors and assigns was Beneficiary and Charles J Peterson, Attorney at Law was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Charles J Peterson, Attorney at Law as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 18B of Certificate of Survey No. 1722 located in the Southeast one-quarter of Section 19, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201109341 Bk: 878 Pg: 756, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. 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 10/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 7, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $201,990.15. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $150,753.92, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7021.18106) 1002.267505-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 06/28/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200616328 BK 778, PG 388, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Jason Hudson, Jennifer Hudson, husband and wife was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. was Beneficiary and Charles J. Peterson of Mackoff, Kellogg, Kirby, and Kloster, PC was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Charles J. Peterson of Mackoff, Kellogg, Kirby, and Kloster, PC as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 7 in Block 9 of West View, Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof.

By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201223190 BK 904, PG 267, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was

assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/12 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 1, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $176,555.97. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $153,733.74, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.109081) 1002.267339-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/31/09, recorded as Instrument No. 200928024 Bk: 851 Pg: 474, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Paul E. Morrison, a married man as his sole and separate property was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title as Successor Trustee.

The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 17 of Lakewood Estates Phase I, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s non-occupancy and is grounds for acceleration on the Deed of Trust under paragraph 9 (b) (i) The property ceases to be the principal residence of a Borrower for reasons other than death and the Property is not the principal residence of at least one other Borrower. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due in full. As of April 1, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $257,349.68. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $256,386.68, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 11, 2014 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

PUBLIC NOTICES strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com.

(TS# 7023.108632) 1002.267338-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 06/21/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200716281 Bk-800 Pg-486, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Michael A. Maney and Victoria A. Maney, as joint tenants was Grantor, Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 14 in Block 8 of Wapikiya No. 1, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 05/01/12 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 17, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $288,040.31. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $261,290.76, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale.

The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks).

The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com.

(TS# 7023.106589) 1002.253917-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/12/09, recorded as Instrument No. 200911526 Bk: 839 Pg: 764, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Ross Miller was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Golf Savings Bank, a Washington Stock Savings Bank was Beneficiary and Insured Titles was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles as Successor Trustee.

The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot B56 of Canyon East Phase 5,

a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201311244 Bk: 914 Pg: 410, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 04/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 14, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $174,784.62. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $160,797.33, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.107055) 1002.255316-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 11, 2014, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Unit No. 22 of THE CEDARS, a residential condominium situated on Tract D of HILLVIEW HEIGHTS NO. 1, in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, and according to the Declaration of Condominium on file and of record in the Office of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder in Book 121 at Page 107 Micro Records, filed and recorded pursuant to the provisions of the Montana Unit Ownership Act, Section 67-2301, et seq., R.C.M. 1947 as amended. TOGETHER WITH an undivided fractional interest in the general common elements equal to the fractional ration such unit owner’s unit bears to the total area of units and a 100 per cent right to use the limited common elements appertaining exclusively to his or her unit AND SUBJECT TO the Bylaws of THE CEDARS recorded June 26, 1978 in Book 121 at Page 111 Micro Records, restated June 6, 1983 in Book 189 at Page 989 Micro Records, restated October 6, 1983 in Book 195 at Page 1569 Micro Records, and restated May 21, 1999 in Book 583 at Page 289 Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana Peter J Kelly, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated February 29, 2008 and recorded March 5, 2008 in Book 814, Page 257 under Document No. 200804692. The beneficial interest is currently held by Green Tree Servicing 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 $745.73, beginning July 1, 2013, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on

MNAXLP the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of March 18, 2014 is $119,777.89 principal, interest at the rate of 4.625% now totaling $4,412.91, late charges in the amount of $111.32, escrow advances of $3,188.36, and other fees and expenses advanced of $835.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $15.18 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors.

If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.

Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: March 11, 2014 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham) On this 11th day of March, 2014, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledge to me that he executed the same. /s/ Shannon Gavin Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 01/19/2018 Greentree V. Kelly 42072.126 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 28, 2014, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 3 OF CATRINA ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Brent Bartz, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2005 and recorded March 3, 2005 in Book 748, Page 1283 as Document No. 200505037. The beneficial interest is currently held by M&T BANK. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $482.38, beginning October 1, 2013, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of April 18, 2014 is $19,752.30 principal, interest at the rate of 5.00% now totaling $622.10, late charges in the amount of $144.72, escrow advances of $3,327.49 and

other fees and expenses advanced of $69.74, plus accruing interest at the rate of $2.71 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.

Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: March 19, 2014 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho )ss. County of Bingham) On this 19th day of March, 2014, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledge to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 2/18/2020 Bayview Vs. Bartz 41902.319 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 7, 2014, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 14 AND 15 IN TRACT 14 OF SCHOOL FIVE ACRES TRACTS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Jesse Crowe and Michael E. Crowe, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust Dated April 6, 2004 and Recorded July 9, 2004 in Book 735 on page 1476 under Document No. 200419169. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to Citifinancial Mortgage Company 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 $788.88, beginning June 1, 2013, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of January 19, 2014 is $136,431.91 principal, interest at the rate of 3.0% now totaling $2,930.48, late charges in the amount of $525.12, escrow advances of $2,253.15, and other fees and expenses advanced of $196.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $11.21 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be re-

quired to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: February 28, 2014 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham) On this 28th day of February, 2014, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledge to me that he executed the same./s/ Shannon Gavin Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 01/19/2018 Citimortgage V Crowe 42090.072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No: 08-FSL-127393 Loan No.: 1005215105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, ALLIANCE TITLE and ESCROW CORP, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on September 19, 2014, 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

CLARK FORK STORAGE

will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 34, 136, 248, 274.

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 5/19/2014 by appt only by calling 541-7919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to 6/19/2014 at 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.

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s "Flippin' Digital"–wow, will you look at the time?

by Matt Jones

ACROSS

1 "Terrible" age 4 Get a closer shot 10 "Unfit to view at your desk" abbr.

14 Target of vaccine research 15 Evident since birth 16 Jai ___ (fast-moving sport) 17 "Automne" preceder 18 Show with celebrity panelists filling in blanks on a Chicago railway?

20 Pound, like a headache 22 Shoe support 23 NYC subway line since 1904 24 Product that makes it a cinch to slide around?

27 ___ burger 29 Shows to the door 30 Oohed and ___ 31 "øQuÈ ___?" ("How's it going?")

32 Go for a target 34 A neighbor of Syr. 35 Bean's L.A.-based catalog distribution center?

41 Jane Goodall subject 42 "The Grand Budapest Hotel" director Anderson 43 Bend the truth 45 Foaming at the mouth 48 Regional eats 51 "The Breakfast Club" name 53 The point at which people will see me as "The War of the Worlds" author Wells?

54 Existed 55 Hindu ___ 57 Fond farewell 58 "How did the Wizard project his image?" and others?

62 Moo goo ___ pan 63 Disastrous defeat Last week’s solution

64 "Go ___ on the Mountain" 65 "Good" cholesterol, briefly 66 ACL injury locale 67 ___ Dan 68 "The Waste Land" poet's monogram

DOWN

1 Put to ___ 2 In a fervent way 3 Promise too much 4 Celebrity news site 5 Man ___ mission 6 Rob Ford's province: abbr.

7 Like a manly man 8 "Am ___ only one?"

9 Middle East desert region 10 "Apocalypse Now" setting, for short 11 "Jingle Bells" vehicle 12 Spenser's "The ___ Queene" 13 Went the way of old roses 19 Div. for the Yankees and Red Sox 21 Agreements 25 Chapman of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" 26 Elevator innovator Elisha 28 "Young Frankenstein" actress Teri 33 Make a kitten sound 34 Magazine copy 36 Go by yacht 37 "Rabbit, Run" novelist 38 Georgia ___ 39 "Allow me..."

40 Ninnies 44 Charm with flattery 45 Make changes to 46 Kindle seller 47 Shellfish soup 49 Place for pigs 50 "The Science Kid" on PBS 52 Kicks out 53 As 56 Proofreading mark 59 Beehive State native 60 Cordoba cheer 61 Soccer zero

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PUBLIC NOTICES the County of MISSOULA, State of Montana, to-wit: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA AND STATE OF MONTANA: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF PARCEL 1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4880. 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 901 BEN HOGAN DRIVE, MISSOULA, MT 59803, is sometimes associated with said real property. GEORGE L. STEVENS AND GERTRUDE LOUISE STEVENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to HOME CONNECTS LENDING SERVICES, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATION ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/11/2006, recorded 1/16/2007in Volume 790, page 719, of Deeds of Trust, under Instrument No. 200701181, Mortgage records of MISSOULA County, MONTANA. The beneficial interest is currently held by First Community Bank. The default for which this sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 10/11/2006, THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/20/2013 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Amount due as of May 13, 2014 Delinquent Payments from January 20, 2013 1 payments at $ 1,210.02 each $ 1,210.02 1 payments at $ 1,209.93 each $ 1,209.93 1 payments at $ 1,092.84 each $ 1,092.84 1 payments at $ 1,209.93 each $ 1,209.93 1 payments at $ 1,248.55 each $ 1,248.55 1 payments at $ 1,276.23 each $ 1,276.23 1 payments at $ 1,297.25 each $ 1,297.25 2 payments at $ 1,221.28 each $ 2,442.56 1 payments at $ 1,182.25 each $ 1,182.25 1 payments at $ 2,578.22 each $ 2,578.22 1 payments at $ 1,182.25 each $ 1,182.25 2 payments at $ 1,221.28 each $ 2,442.56 1 payments at $ 1,092.84 each $ 1,092.84 1 payments at $ 1,221.28 each $ 1,221.28 (01-20-13 through 05-13-14) Late Charges: $ 0.00 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES TOTAL UNCOLLECTED $ 0.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 20,686.71 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 $299,914.19, together with interest thereon at 4.750% per annum from 12/20/2012 to 2/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 2/20/2013 to 3/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 3/20/2013 to 4/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 4/20/2013 to 5/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 5/20/2013 to 6/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 6/20/2013 to 7/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 7/20/2013 to 8/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 8/20/2013 to 10/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 10/20/2013 to 11/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 11/20/2013 to 12/20/2013, 4.750% per annum from 12/20/2013 to 1/20/2014, 4.750% per annum from 1/20/2014 to 3/20/2014, 4.750% per annum from 3/20/2014 to 4/20/2014, 4.750% per annum from 4/20/2014 to 5/20/2014, 4.750% per annum from 5/20/2014, 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: 5/14/14 ALLIANCE TITLE and ESCROW CORP Trustee By Joel Meng, Asst Secretary c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtrustee.com A-4460915 05/29/2014, 06/05/2014, 06/12/2014 Trustee Sale Number: 12-02366-5 Loan Number: 7144167207 APN: 3261900 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on September 24, 2014 at the hour of 11 :00 AM, recognized local time, ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 WEST BROADWAY, MISSOULA, MT the following described real property in Missoula County, Montana, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY,

MONTANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4385. More commonly known as:19570 HIGHWAY 200 EAST,BONNER,MT RICHARD GENSCH AND LYNN GENSCH, as the original grantor(s), conveyed said real property to WESTERN TITLE AND ESCROW, as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITAL FAMILY MORTGAGE COMPANY OF MONTANA, as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of April 18,2003, and recorded on April 18, 2003 under Document No. 200313429 BK704 PG-132, in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). The current beneficiary is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC (the “Beneficiary”). FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated February 7, 2014 and recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana. There has been a default in the performance of said Deed of Trust: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of May 14, 2014: Balance due on monthly payments from August 1, 2012 and which payments total: $22,055.92: Advances: $1,861.10 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $135,251.41 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 5.75000% per annum from July 1, 2012, plus late charges. Interest and late charges continue to accrue. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of sale. The beneficiary has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation and has directed the trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in default as described above and has directed the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell the property described above at public sale in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice. 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 in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. 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 aforesaid 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 trustee’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 DATED: May 14, 2014 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, 11000 Olson Drive, Suite 101 Rancho Cordova , CA 95670 By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature P1095743 5/29, 6/5, 06/12/2014 Trustee Sale Number: 13-00103-17 Loan Number: 7140061719 APN: 3356906 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on September 24, 2014 at the hour of 11:00 AM, recognized local time, ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 WEST BROADWAY, MISSOULA, MT following described real property in Missoula County, Montana, to-wit: Lot 13B of Sorrel Springs, Lots 13A and 13B, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 18175 MUSTANG LANE,FRENCHTOWN,MT DAVID PARCELL, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL, as the grantor grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE, INC. , as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of March 14, 2005, and recorded on March 16, 2005 in Film No. 749 at Page 248 under Document No. 200505894, in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). The current beneficiary is: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-1 (the “Beneficiary”). FI-

MNAXLP DELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated April 17, 2014 and recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana. There has been a default in the performance of said Deed of Trust: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of May 15, 2014: Balance due on monthly payments from July 1, 2012 and which payments total: $45,040.95: Late charges: $649.71 Advances: $2,275.91 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $268,816.94 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 3.62500% per annum from June 1, 2012, plus late charges. Interest and late charges continue to accrue. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of sale. The beneficiary has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation and has directed the trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in default as described above and has directed the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell the property described above at public sale in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice. 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 in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed.

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 aforesaid 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 trustee’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALESINFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 DATED:May 15, 2014 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature P1095745 5/29, 6/5, 06/12/2014 Trustee Sale Number: 13-01012-5 Loan Number: 707056305 APN: 2486059 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on September 30, 2014 at the hour of 11:00 AM, recognized local time, ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 WEST BROADWAY, MISSOULA, MT the following described real property in Missoula County, Montana, to-wit: THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 46 OF SCHOOL ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. More commonly known as:1018 HAWTHORNE STREET,MISSOULA,MT JOLENE D. NOVAK AKA JOLENE D. STEWART NOVAK, as the original grantor(s), conveyed said real property to TITLE SERVICES, as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of February 20, 2003, and recorded on February 25, 2003 in Film No. 700 at Page 4 under Document No. 200306409, in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). The current beneficiary is: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-NC5, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-NC5 (the “Beneficiary”). FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated February 27, 2014 and recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana.

There has been a default in the performance of said Deed of Trust: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of May 22, 2014: Balance due on monthly payments from August 1, 2013 and which payments total: $7,329.62: Late charges: $681.25 Advances: $1,548.56 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $69,825.10 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 7.55000% per annum from July 1, 2013, plus late charges. Interest and late charges continue to accrue. Other expenses to be

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charged against the proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of sale. The beneficiary has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation and has directed the trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in default as described above and has directed the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell the property described above at public sale in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice.

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 in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. 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

aforesaid 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 trustee’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALESINFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 DATED:May 22, 2014 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, 11000 Olson Drive, Suite 101 Rancho Cordova , CA 95670 By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature P1096987 6/5, 6/12, 06/19/2014

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101 Church Street, Stevensville $255,000 • MLS #20143430

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Commercial or residential opportunity in this turn-of-the-century building. Currently Mission Bistro Restaurant. C-1 Zoning.

For location and more info, view these and other properties at:

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Missoula Properties

Rochelle Glasgow

Cell:(406) 544-7507 • glasgow@montana.com

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5505 Creekstone 2 bed, 1.5 bath Grant Creek condo. $130,000 MLS #20140810 5805 Mainview 4 bed, 2 bath South Hills home with great views. $220,000 MLS #20142246 3501 Paxson 4 bed, 1.5 bath with hardwood floors, basement & 2 car garage $225,000 MLS #20140601

CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 1861 East Broadway. 3 bed, 2.5

THE UPTOWN FLATS

3501 Paxson.4 bed, 1.5 bath with hardwood floors, basement, fenced yard & garage. $225,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties.

541-7355. betsy@milyardteammt.com

5805 Mainview. 4 bed, 2 bath South Hills home with basement & deck. $220,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Propeties. 541-7355 betsy@milyardteammt.coom

WHO CARES? We do, in good times & bad... Auto; SR-22; Renters; Homeowners. JT Zinn Insurance. 406-549-8201. 321 SW Higgins. Find us on Facebook.

Slant Street Charmer 733 Marshall $225,000. Slant Street charmer with lots of light, a wonderful yard with raised beds, and an awesome shop all in a convenient location and

309 Plymouth. 4 bed, 2.5 bath Craftsman bungalow with wood floors, sky lights, patio and claw foot tub. 1 bed, 1 bath apartment in lower level. $339,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 pat@properties2000.com

4781 Montrose. 3 bed, 2 bath in Canyon Creek. RD eligible. $182,500. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 5417355 betsy@milyardteammt.com

$595,000/MLS#327315. MUCH more information available @ www.missionvalleyproperties.com or call our office at 406-745-4940

REAL ESTATE condo with deck & single garage. $199,900. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 2407653 pat@properties2000.com 324B North Grant. 3 bed, 2 bath condo with fenced yard & 2 car garage. $169,900. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate 532-9283. ritagray@lambrosera.com 5505 Creekstone. 2 bed, 1.5 bath in Grant Creek. $130,000.

Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 541-7355. betsy@milyardteammt.com Cooley Street Condo 1545 Cooley St. #C. This upper level 2 bedroom condo provides for easy, sweet living close to downtown and has great North Hills views. $128,500 KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com

Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate. 546-5816 annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats. Upscale gated community near downtown. All SS appliances, carport, storage and access to community room and exercise room plus more. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 5465816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com Why Rent? Own Your Own 1400 Burns. Designed with energy efficiency, comfort and affordability in mind. Next to Burns Street Bistro and Missoula Community Co-op. Starting at $79,000. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Northside Condo 1400 Burns Unit #15, 3 bedroom 1 bath, with balcony and tons of light. $150,000. KD 240-5227 or Sarah 370-3995 porticorealestate.com

4752 Parent. 2 bed, 2 bath with 2 decks and heated shop. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 406-456-2260. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com

Uptown Flats #210. 1 bed, 1 bath modern condo on Missoula’s Northside. $149,000.

Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com

NEW HOME SPRING BLOWOUT!! Single Wides, Double Wides & Modular Homes at Clearance Prices!! 16 x 80 Single Wides - Tape & Texture Throughout, Oak Cabinets, Glamour Bath,

Uptown Flats #306. 1 bed, 1 bath top floor unit with lots of light. W/D, carport, storage & access to exercise room. $162,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com

Real Estate is not always Black & White Call Rita Gray 406-544-4226

Upgraded Insulation = Starting at $45,900 Modular Homes Loaded with Upgrades = Starting at $89,500 Elite Homes - Call Troy at 406-696-6282 or Jason at 406-855-2279

LAND 1.35 Acres with Clark Fork River frontage, Superior. $85,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 160 acres in Grant Creek bordered on two sides by Forest Service land. $650,000. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

605 Dunkleberg, Drummon. 2 bed, 2 bath on 28 acres with creek. $249,000. Pintlar Territories R.E. 406-859-3522. pintlarterritories.com Lot 33 Old Mill Loop, St. Regis.

1.02 acre with 150’ of Clark Fork River Frontage. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com NHN Arnica. Pattee Canyon acreage with great view of Missoula. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate. 5329296 mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com

NHN Raymond. .62 acre in Lower Rattlesnake bordering Missoula Open Space. $148,000. David Loewenwarter.

Prudential Montana Real Estate.

LOEWENWARTER.COM. 406241-3321

COMMERCIAL 101 Church Street, Stevensville.

Currently Mission Bistro Restaurant, but zoned for commercial or residential. $255,000.

Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula. 728-8270 glasgow@montana.com 4 Bdr, 2 Bath Central Missoula home. Commercial or Residen-

tial. $185,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Rose Park commercial building with rental. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

OUT OF TOWN 109 Church Street, Stevensville.

Historic 3 bed, 1 bath with library, parlor & fantastic front porch. $139,000. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate, 5329283. ritagray@lambrosera.com

11901 Lewis & Clark Drive, Lolo.

2 bed, 2 bath with many upgrades including roof & windows. $197,500. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate 5329283. ritagray@lambrosera.com 280 Hellgate Drive. 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial Cottage east of Bonner. Wood stove, deck, fruit arbor & fenced garden. $355,900. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 3 Bdr, 1 Bath Alberton home. $125,000. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

1625 Lot 12A Cote Lane. Level 1 acre with fantastic views. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com 18.6 Acres in Sleeman Creek, Lolo, Unzoned. $150,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

ritagray@lambrosera.com

Uptown Flats #307. 1 bed, 1 bath top floor unit. $158,000.

NEWLY RESTORED HISTORIC DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS The Palace is located on the Corner of Broadway & Ryman Studios start at $407 a month + $450 deposit.

1 Bedrooms start at $554 a month + $550 deposit.

2 Bedrooms start at $707 a month + $650 deposit.

Water, sewage, trash, and heat are included in rent.

ADA wheelchair-accessible units available.

• On-site property management • Secure building • Coin-op laundry with new machines

Call 549-4113 x130 Matty Reed, Property Manager

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REAL ESTATE 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville area home on 6+ acres. $325,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 5 Bdr, 4 Bath, Stevensville area home on 10 acres. $649,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com River Access 17430 SixMile, $260,000. Historic 3 bed-

room, 1.5 bath home in great condition on stunning 12.51 acre setting with views, fruit trees, tons of gardening space and so much more! KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com We are experts in the home lending process. Call Astrid Oliver, Loan Officer at Guild Mortgage Company. 1001 S Higgins Suite A2, Missoula.

Office: 406-258-7522 or Cell: 406-550-3587

309 Plymouth $339,000 1930's Craftsman Bungalow 4 bed, 2.5 bath with wood floors, fireplace, skylights & claw foot tub.

1 bed, 1 bath lower level apartment

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Pat McCormick Real Estate Broker Real Estate With Real Experience

pat@properties2000.com 406-240-SOLD (7653)

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17430 Six Mile, Huson $260,000 New Price on this solid 3 bed, 1.5 bath farmhouse in a stunning setting. 12.5 acres, country kitchen wraparound porch, fruit trees, gardens, views and simply awesome!! MLS #20140535

6699 MacArthur $299,000 Custom 4 bed, 2.5 bath home. Downhill lot. Bamboo flooring, granite, gas fireplace, AC, Hardi-plank siding, wireless security system, UG sprinklers and landscaping. MLS #2014186

Homes

Land

1722 Defoe Westside 2 Bed & Bonus $226,500 2607 View Dr. One Level Living PLUS $238,500 1965 Raymond 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Garage In Rattlesnake $325,000 6699 MacArthur 4 bed/2.5 bath Custom Home $299,000 733 Marshall 2 bed/1bath Slant St charmer $225,000

East Missoula Building Lot With Trees $55,000

Homes With Land 994 Pathfinder 330 acres in B'Root $599,000 406 Aspen View Polaris MT. Borders Public Land $345,000 2348 River Road 2.23 Acres in Town $535,000 17430 Six Mile Stunning Setting 12.51 Acres With Solid Farm House $260,000

Townhomes/Condos 1400 Burns 3 bedroom unit on one level $150,000 1400 Burns Cheaper Than Rent From $79,000 Uptown Flats #307 Upper Level West End $158,000 Uptown Flats #306 Third Floor Views! $162,000 Uptown Flats #210 Modern 1 Bed $149,000 1545 Cooley #C Rooms With a View! $128,500

Commercial: 2309 Grant Commercial Building & Land $155,000

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