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FORMER MISSOULIAN SMITH HENDERSON CRAFTS A POIGNANT, TRAGIC DEBUT NOVEL

WHAT’S WITH THE STRANGE NOISES KING BUZZO DISHES ON CUP FEVER NEWS ETC. WORLD MUSIC COMING FROM WASH-GRIZ STADIUM? PRINCE, KISS AND FOLK FILLS THE TOP HAT

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News Voices/Letters Militia, rock climbing and freedom........................................................4 The Week in Review Barry Beach, Cabela’s and Valerie Stamey...................................6 Briefs Sheep, wolves and pigeons..................................................................................6 Etc. World Cup fever fills the Top Hat ............................................................................7 News How much changes with county, DOJ agreement on sex crimes? .......................8 News Wolverine research brings together unlikely groups ............................................9 Opinion Why did oil spills go undetected for so long?................................................10 Feature How Missoula prepares for hazardous cargo..................................................14

Arts & Entertainment Arts Karen Rice’s search for beauty ..............................................................................18 Music Jefferson Death Star, Jonathan Warren and The Billygoats and Panther Car.............................................................................................................19 Music King Buzzo goes unplugged ..............................................................................20 Books Smith Henderson crafts a poignant, tragic debut .............................................21 Film Jersey Boys doesn’t translate to the screen ..........................................................22 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ......................................................23 Flash in the Pan Salad season......................................................................................24 Happiest Hour The Caipirinha ....................................................................................26 8 Days a Week Like a runaway train ............................................................................27 Mountain High Missoula XC........................................................................................33 Agenda The inaugural Farm Hack ................................................................................34

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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 17, on the UM campus inside the UC. How closely are you following the developments in Brazil during this World Cup? Follow-up: Who do you have winning it all?

Kevin Kickingwoman: I watched last night’s (USA) game with my kids at home. They’re big fans. Country pride: I’m gonna say USA. I know they’re not predicted to go but it could happen. They could be the miracle team of soccer.

Jim Caringi: I’ve watched three games so far, partly at home and partly at the James Bar. For papá: Italy, because of my Italian roots. It’s for my dad.

This note is to say thanks for your well-written story, “Freedom Fighter” ( June 12). The tradition at the Missoula Independent has been to malign people who are not Democrats. Your story did not do that. You largely stuck with the older journalists’ tradition of limiting stories to facts while avoiding opinion. You did include material from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a left-wing extremist organization, though I think that this can be expected in the shadow of today’s mean-spirited political climate. During my own career I occasionally had to do the same. You may be interested to note that the Montana Human Rights Network, an SPLC ally, labels folks like me as “dangerous, racist, anti-government patriots.” It does so without having knowingly met us or having gained knowledge of our demographics. This is what qualifies the wealthy MHRN as a hate group. Thanks again for doing it right. That’s refreshing and it is the most honest and fair way. John H. Wiegman President December First Society Missoula

Rocky road Derek Martinez: I haven’t watched a game but I check it out on Sports Center on my app. I heard the USA scored in the first 30 seconds last night and that was pretty cool. Olé, olé, olé! I want Spain to go all the way. It’s my root country, where my great grandparents are from. I always root for Spain.

My wife and I moved to the Bitterroot because of its vast and beautiful public lands. Each and every day we’re thankful and humbled. All’s not perfect though. There are challenges and threats to the integrity of Bitterroot National Forest lands. Some are obvious, like noxious weeds. Others, like recreation, are more nuanced and contentious. Recreational opportunities should exist across user groups, provided laws are followed and natural resources and wildlife aren’t jeopardized. This applies whether you’re fishing, hiking, hunting, ATVing, snowmobiling, whatever. Or if you’re rock climbing. Right now the integrity of natural re-

Jessica Browder: I’ve watched a few games but I’m not following them too closely. Red, white and blue: I’m not sure but I hope it’s the USA.

Davis Jones: A little bit … as much as the media is letting me. I think it’s being played down. But the development, or the lack thereof, is not nearly as much of a problem as the corruption is down there. Don’t cry for me: I’m going with Argentina.

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sources, wildlife and recreational parity is at risk in the Bitterroot’s Mill Creek Canyon due to uncontrolled, unsustainable sport rock climbing (see “On belay,” June 5). And laws are being broken. I am absolutely not against rock climbing. I’ve climbed in awe-inspiring places like Joshua Tree and the Dolomites. But with any activity on National Forest lands, laws and ethics should be reasonably followed, and recreational desires shouldn’t trump resources or wildlife, nor ruin other folks’ experiences. Sadly that’s

“The tradition at the Missoula

Independent has been to malign people who are not Democrats. Your story did not do that.” what’s happening in the Mill Canyon area. My wife and I live near Mill, recreate there constantly, and have seen the dramatic changes firsthand: establishment of illegal, user-created climbers’ trails with frequent “maintenance;” erosion, trash, illegal gear caching, displacement of peregrines up-canyon, fewer mountain goats, suffocating parking issues, denuding of plant life and the innumerable climbing bolts, slings, ropes, etc. Mill’s become a trashed outdoor climbing gym in just a few years. Folks have climbed in Mill Canyon for decades. This past climbing has generally been respectful, sustainable and ethical. But starting about 5 years ago, a handful of dedicated sport climbers have made it their mission to bolt-out Mill’s rock faces. Things reached a head last summer

after an article profiled the adventurous Mill climbing exploits of two climbers. In the article there were many incriminating admissions made—direct evidence of violations of the Code of Federal Regulations. Enough was enough, so we went as private citizens, unaffiliated with any organization, to BNF authorities. Others had complained too, including local climbers. We met with District Ranger Dan Ritter. After investigating the matter, Ritter sent the climbers a letter outlining resource concerns (erosion, impacts on plants and wildlife) and CFR violations, including damaging natural features and constructing/maintaining a trail without authorization. The letter was essentially a “cease and desist” request. It demanded immediate cessation of permanent bolting, deemed illegal by BNF legal counsel. In fairness, the legality of bolting on National Forest lands outside Wilderness is ambiguous. There seems to be no forestwide policy. Citations have been issued for fixed anchor placement on other forests. It seems up to the individual forest’s discretion, based on their interpretation of the CFR—provided there are no significant adverse impacts related to the activity. What’s clear in Mill is that resources are being damaged, violations of law are occurring, and wildlife is being displaced. Local homeowners are affected from the high-volume traffic, other recreationalists are impacted, and liability issues loom. The sport climbers continue to be on a PR blitz and want the rest of us to overlook the negative impacts of unfettered, unsustainable climbing in a popular, wildlife-sensitive canyon. To this day, laws and ethics continue to be broken and marred; natural resources degraded. Where’s the accountability? The BNF needs to get out in front on this burgeoning issue, take a leadership role and hold the responsible climbers accountable. Rock climbing in the Bitterroot can be ethical, fun, sustainable and legal. Is that too much to ask for? Van Keele Hamilton

[Comments from MissoulaNews.com] Backtalk from “Freedom Fighter,” June 12

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True justice

“‘Freedom fighter???’ Give me a break! Try ‘far-right domestic terrorist.’ That fits a lot better. Along with ‘paranoid idiot.’” Posted June 12 at 11:28 a.m.

“True justice will hit Payne when he is convicted of a felony for his subversive actions. Irony will come full circle when the feds confiscate of all of his weapons as part of his felony sentencing.” Posted June 12 at 8:59 p.m.

Good job “Thank you for publishing this article. It appears to be a fair and balanced story addressing a very serious disease we have in our country. His is the face of infection dressed up in his delusional calmness. He also appears to have a bit of the Messiah complex going on there.” Posted June 13 at 8:18 a.m.

Defend the helpless “Domestic terrorist? Yes, we have them in our country. I do not believe that this young man is any of the above. Domestic terrorists of recent times would be both daddy Bush and baby Bush, Slick Willie and this new idiot in the White House. These are the real traitors to Amer-

ica and our freedoms. It does this old man’s heart good to see someone with the balls to stand up and defend the helpless.” Posted June 12 at 8:09 p.m.

Good job, but ... “You were writing a good article until you brought in the nut jobs at the SPLC and their discredited, politically motivated ‘reports’ on domestic terrorism. Be honest and remind people that these same reports defined anyone who advocates constitutional government, Ron Paul supporters, and Occupy Wall Streeters as domestic terrorists!” Posted June 13 at 1:52 p.m.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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by Cathrine L. Walters

Wednesday, June 11 The Montana Board of Pardons and Parole unanimously rejects convicted murderer Barry Beach’s appeal for clemency, despite support from Gov. Steve Bullock, Sen. Jon Tester and hundreds of others. Beach is serving a 100-year sentence for the 1979 killing of Kim Nees.

Thursday, June 12 An estimated 2,000 people—some of whom have been camping out since Tuesday— gather for the grand opening of the Cabela’s Outpost on Brooks Street. Inside, customers find a 42,000-square-foot expanse of outdoor gear, as well as an archery range.

Friday, June 13 An Allegiant Air flight on its way from Las Vegas to Missoula is diverted to Wendover, Nev., for an emergency landing due to mechanical problems with the aircraft.

Saturday, June 14 Missoulian Victoria Valentine, 22, is crowned Miss Montana during a pageant in Glendive. Valentine will now begin promoting her “Read It and Reap” platform and preparing for September’s Miss America pageant.

Sunday, June 15 The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces it is looking for a suspect in the murder of Terry Lozeau, who was killed on Saturday outside of Ronan. Police identify the suspect as Harry Lozeau, the victim’s older brother.

Monday, June 16 Mayor John Engen and other city officials break ground on the Grant Creek Trail, a multi-use path that will run parallel to Grant Creek Road. When complete, the trail will extend 3.3 miles.

Tuesday, June 17 Four months after launching a forensic examination of the Ravalli County Treasurer’s Office’s bookkeeping, a Butte accounting firm releases a report that describes the office’s “specific lack of performance” and “disarray” under the leadership of Valerie Stamey.

Falconer Kate Davis shows off Miles Davis, a 20-year-old flightless owl, to students participating in the Raptors and Art class on June 16 at the Missoula Art Museum. The summer class encourages kids to observe live birds, then create drawings and sculptures.

Sheep

A hobby problem More than a decade had passed since Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks had last been forced to kill bighorn sheep on Mount Jumbo. But when the agency got word earlier this month that three rams from the Bonner herd had bedded down with a flock of domestic sheep, there were only two options: Cull all three, or risk them carrying pathogens back to a population already staggering from a pneumonia-related die-off. According to FWP biologist Vickie Edwards, the Bonner bighorn herd has nosedived from more than 150 sheep in 2010 to an estimated 35 this spring—a troubling reminder of how quickly the animals can succumb to disease. But issues on Mount Jumbo are just the beginning. FWP and the city of Missoula have a longstanding protocol governing domestic sheep and bighorn interactions up there, Edwards says. The bigger potential threat lies elsewhere: small, rural hobby flocks along the lower Blackfoot. “It was only anywhere from one to five in some drainages,” Edwards says, “but I had no idea there were domestic sheep and goats in those areas.” The increasing popularity of hobby farming has thrown FWP a curveball when it comes to monitoring

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comingling of bighorns with domestic sheep and goats. Edwards has given presentations before the Bonner Milltown Community Council. She’s spoken publicly about the issue, reached out to whatever sheep growers she can locate. Still, she’s caught offguard at times. “Unfortunately it’s still not enough,” she says of current outreach efforts, “especially in a county, an area, where we have a lot of new people moving in and they may not be aware of the issues.” Jim Weatherly, executive director of the nonprofit Montana Wild Sheep Foundation, says the problem isn’t isolated to the Bonner herd. Similar issues have cropped up in lower Petty Creek and lower Rock Creek. Herders and dogs can help prevent contact, and protocols like that between FWP and the city provide a framework for response. But, Weatherly says, “obviously that’s not 100percent foolproof.” FWP is now in a holding pattern over what to do with the Bonner herd. Recent roadkill fatalities on Highway 200—up to 10 a year—have been a double-whammy for the bighorn, raising the possibility of a public discussion on amending part of the agency’s 10-year bighorn conservation strategy. “There may be opportunity to work with the public on reevaluating that chapter,” she says, adding that such

a forum might be a good time to establish a closer relationship with hobby flock owners too. Alex Sakariassen

Noise

Squawking bloody murder Passersby may notice some strange noises coming from the east side of Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana, but Chuck Maes says not to worry. The associate athletic director for internal operations explains that the sounds of dying pigeons and hungry raptors are not broadcasting some “National Geographic” drama, but rather come from two speakers installed at the end of April. “We’re working on non-lethal methods to rid ourselves of the pigeon infestation in the stadium,” Maes says. “It’s a real health concern. And it’s really bad on the facilities to boot.” Hundreds of pigeons nest among the stadium’s rafters and columns during the warmer months, and their urine and feces litter the walkways, concessions areas and seating. Maes says student workers must soak the white excretion in bleach and then scoop it weekly to keep up with the birds. Since the stadium’s construction in 1986, Maes says

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[news] the pigeons have always been a nuisance, but in recent years their numbers have grown. “There’s so much space out there now, between the north and the east side, that we just can’t keep up with them,” Maes says. “And once a pigeon nests, and those babies they give birth to hatch, they’re just growing exponentially.” Richard Hutto, former director of UM’s Avian Science Center, says pigeons are difficult to deal with because they do whatever they want despite the presence of stressors—including the new speakers. Hutto believes the pigeons have become accustomed to the noise and don’t perceive it as a threat. Maes says the department has moved to phase two of its experiment. On June 9, three artificial great horned owls were installed to accompany the speakers on the stadium’s east side. The owls, created by Bird-X, are meant to scare the pigeons from flying in the area. “We are just kind of attacking the east side because it is the least inhabited right now,” says Maes, who estimates the costs so far at $1,000. “The guy who put (the owls) up said he wasn’t noticing a lot of scared animals.” Maes says they will test the effectiveness of the owls for several weeks before netting all sides of the stadium, which will cost another $2,000. If that proves ineffective, UM will have to install spikes on all the columns, adding several thousand more dollars to the budget. Zeno Wicks

Wolves

Another disperser down Late last month, a collared gray wolf known as OR 18 crossed the border into Montana. Biologists from the wolf ’s home state of Oregon were in constant contact with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offering updates on OR 18’s location, and it was something of a historic moment. OR 18—a subadult male captured and collared by helicopter in March 2013—was the first known wolf to have made it all the way from Oregon to Montana. “We were all watching this wolf closely to see where it settled,” says FWP biologist Liz Bradley. Instead, OR 18’s trek ended abruptly between 6 and 9 p.m. on May 31 when a poacher shot and killed him in the Bitterroot Valley. Biologists are not done learning from OR 18. Data from his collar is helping to explain the genetic connectivity among wolves throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since the reintroduction of wolves 30 years ago, biologists have repeatedly stressed the importance of genetic exchange. OR 18 was a prime example of how far lone wolves can disperse to reproduce or establish new ranges, Bradley says, “though obviously he didn’t live long enough.” Russ Morgan, wolf coordinator for the Oregon

Department of Fish and Wildlife, adds that OR 18 corroborated much of what biologists knew about dispersing wolves. Unlike settled wolves, dispersers travel as much in daylight as they do by night. They also cover huge distances; another wolf, OR 7, traveled from northeast Oregon as far south as the Sacramento area and eventually found a mate. It’s disappointing when collared wolves are shot or killed in vehicle collisions, Morgan says. “But there is knowledge in that information as well,” he adds, “because it illustrates that dispersing wolves may have a higher level of vulnerability than non-dispersing wolves.”

That vulnerability is compounded by the differing state-level management approaches. Wolves are still under the protection of the federal Endangered Species Act in the western portion of Oregon. In northeastern Oregon, the species is delisted federally but still classified as endangered under state law. Idaho, Montana and Wyoming all have established hunting and trapping seasons for wolves—seasons that extend to any wolf inside that state, regardless of origin. “When a wolf from Oregon comes into Montana, it doesn’t matter if it’s from Oregon,” Bradley says. “Legally, it’s a Montana wolf.” FWP is currently offering $3,500 for any tips leading to an arrest in the poaching of OR 18. And while his trek may be telling biologists a lot, OR 18 isn’t the only Oregon wolf to meet a sudden end. “Of the six that dispersed,” Morgan says, referring to OR 18 and five others that have crossed into Idaho, “they’re all dead.” Alex Sakariassen

Sports

The end of smack talk Missoula Maulers junior hockey team owner Michael Burks filed a lawsuit in District Court earlier this month asking a judge to issue a restraining order

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against a local man who allegedly said defamatory things about the owner and his team on social media. Burks filed the lawsuit in response to a May 29 Facebook post allegedly written by Corbin Mock that said, “Booooo Maulers suck major dick and so does Michael Burks incest freak.” In addition to the local hockey team, Burks has many business interests. He owns the Garden of Read’n, a Christian bookstore that periodically promotes music concerts and speakers in Missoula. He also owns Fuel Fitness and Nutrition, a health club chain in Bozeman, Butte and Helena. But it’s the success of Burks’ freight logistics company, Big Sky Specialized Carriers, that earned him most of his money, as well as a spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s Hot 500 list of fastest growing small businesses in 2007. Burks argues in his lawsuit that the Facebook statement is harming his reputation and that of the Maulers. “The message is false and … exposes Plaintiffs to hatred, contempt, ridicule or causes Plaintiffs to be shunned and avoided and has a tendency to injure Plaintiffs in their occupation(s),” the complaint argues. “Missoula Maulers has a right to protect its good name and reputation ...” The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction prohibiting Mock from defaming Burks or the Maulers verbally or in writing. Burks declined comment through his Helena attorney, Kelton D. Olney. University of Montana journalism professor emeritus Clem Work, who is also an attorney, says Burks has a valid claim. Work notes that while people often feel free to spout off online, the laws governing defamation still apply. “It is posted in a forum where opinion runs pretty rampant,” Work says. “But that doesn’t necessarily protect it just because it’s on a Facebook page.” On June 11, Judge Karen Townsend issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Mock from making future untrue and harmful statements against Burks or the Maulers. A hearing on the case is scheduled for June 30. Burks is requesting Mock pay damages and attorney fees. “It could be a cautionary tale,” Work says. Jessica Mayrer

ETC. It’s 10 a.m. on Monday, and Calen James and Devin Harbour are among a group of people watching the World Cup at Flipper’s Casino. It was supposed to be a competitive game between Germany and Portugal, but the Portuguese look lackluster and the Germans like a juggernaut. The score is 3-0 by halftime. James roots for Germany and wears the team’s jersey, so you’d expect him to be happy. But he and Harbour don’t exactly give off an air of ease. They’ve been waiting four years for this tournament. To ensure they don’t miss a single one of the 64 games, they’ve cleared their calendars as much as necessary. James is self-employed, and Harbour’s working on a book. In addition to empty pint glasses, they have a sheaf of Cup-related documents spread across the table, including power rankings of the tournament’s 32 teams. James and Harbour take the World Cup seriously, but for them it’s only one part of a much larger system of club matches and league tables that essentially never ends. They follow every level intently, and they resent the stream of fair-weather fans who drop in every four years to cheer loudly and ignorantly for an American team that doesn’t do the beautiful game justice. “I’d love to see them get just obliterated,” James says of the U.S. national team. “I get a kick out of it. We don’t play football in this country. It belongs to the rest of the world.” Six hours later, a standing-room-only crowd at the Top Hat seems to disagree. The Stars and Stripes is about to take on Ghana in both teams’ first game of the tournament, and the room is full of enthusiastic U.S. fans—as well as a lone Ghana fan, Cyril Afeavo, draped in his nation’s flag. Before kickoff, an American fan sitting front and center starts a chant—“I believe that we will win!”—and the room joins in. That fan, it turns out, is Jason Wiener, a member of both the Missoula City Council and the American Outlaws, the preeminent U.S. national team fan club. Over the next two hours, Wiener, Afeavo and hundreds of others cheer loudly and, yes, occasionally ignorantly (“How many periods are there in a soccer game?” asked one watcher) as the Americans score late for a 2-1 victory. Hardcore fans can criticize all they want, but it feels like soccer most definitely belongs here, too.

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Missoula County Attorney Fred Van affirming that he’s not subject to DOJ au- a lot of work in order to create a sort of Valkenburg felt a sense of resignation as thority, but rather that of the Montana At- paper trail for somebody else to follow. he stepped in front of television cameras torney General’s Office, which played an There will actually be less resources, beand local officials and pledged to end his instrumental role negotiating the deal. cause we’re going to have to devote time contentious two-year fight against the U.S. Similarly, the agreement specifies that the to developing policies, having people go prosecutor’s office isn’t admitting to any to additional trainings, things of that naDepartment of Justice. ture, rather than actually working on the “I essentially had to agree that the set- wrongdoing. The settlement does commit the cases that they are assigned to work on.” tlement was a good thing for everybody,” While Van Valkenburg signed the Van Valkenburg said during an interview county attorney’s office to significant after last week’s press conference an- changes, specifically hiring a coordinator agreement, much of its implementation will be left to his successor, Kirsten nouncing the settlement, “and that it Pabst, who was elected earlier this needed to go forward.” month and will take over at the end Van Valkenburg says he wanted to of the year. continue fighting, to pursue his FebruPabst is a 14-year county attorary lawsuit against the DOJ that called ney’s office veteran who left in 2012 to for the federal government to cease its go into private practice. Pabst’s deparattempts to forcibly shape how local ture, in addition to her well-publicized prosecutors handle sex crimes. But in criticism of Van Valkenburg’s office the final months of a 16-year tenure as while in private practice, has raised Missoula’s chief prosecutor, Van questions about the transition. Van Valkenburg’s desire to make a clean Valkenburg is among those worried. exit and clear the way for his successor “I think it’s going to be a very contributed to his decision to settle the hard transition,” he says. “And it will lawsuit. take some real effort on lots of differOn June 10, Van Valkenburg ent people, but primarily Kirsten, beagreed to end a saga that began in May cause she will be county attorney. 2012, when the federal government And she’s the one who’s got to make launched investigations into how the the whole thing work, to reach out to Missoula Police Department, the Unipeople and try and mend some versity of Montana and the Missoula photo by Cathrine L. Walters fences ...” County Attorney’s Office responded to Pabst declined to comment for dozens of sexual assault cases between County Attorney Fred Van Valkenburg last 2008 and 2012. After a year-long inves- week ended his two-year battle with the this article. However, during an interview last month with the Independtigation, the DOJ found deficiencies federal government. ent, she said despite the past friction, within the MPD and UM and ordered both to comply with a series of mandates. to streamline prosecutor-victim commu- she’s ready to get to work. “Business is In exchange for being absolved of legal nication and employing a technical advi- business,” Pabst said. “I’m a professional.” Beyond the change in office, victim wrongdoing, UM and MPD agreed to the sor to train prosecutors and help craft changes. Van Valkenburg, however, main- written policies to guide future sexual as- advocates see the agreement between the tained his office had done nothing wrong sault prosecutions. The office will also cre- DOJ and Missoula County as a positive and that the federal government had no au- ate a computer tracking system for step. Anne Munch, an attorney who runs thority to investigate a locally elected county advocates and victims to stay updated on an independent consulting business that has already helped MPD and UM comply case progress. attorney. The Board of Missoula County Com- with settlement mandates and will now When Van Valkenburg later filed his lawsuit, the DOJ responded with allega- missioners, which oversees the county at- assist the county, already sees positive tions of “substantial evidence” suggesting torney’s budget, has agreed to pay a changes. When it comes to a community’s county prosecutors discriminate against roughly $50,000 annual salary to fund the response to sexual assault, Munch says female sexual-assault victims. In a letter victim coordinator position and $150,000 success shouldn’t necessarily be measured addressed to the community, the DOJ said for 12 months of technical advisor service. by conviction rates, but rather whether the county’s shortcomings put “all An additional $10,000 will be set aside to those who report crimes feel like they’re pay expert witnesses working on sexual being taken seriously. Now that the proswomen in Missoula at risk.” ecutor’s office is committed to improving Last week’s agreement may seem a assault cases. Van Valkenburg concedes the extra victim responsiveness, Munch says Misstriking turnaround from the heated back and forth, but a tired-sounding Van money for expert witnesses will likely soula is poised to become a model for Valkenburg says it offers a way out for help prosecutors secure convictions. He other communities. “Missoula could be the place that also agrees the in-house coordinator will everyone involved. “They got enough to where they help with communication. But, with char- people look to as how to change and crecould claim that they had accomplished acteristic bluster, he calls the overall ate the best response for victims in a community,” she says. “It only stands to something, but on the other hand it was agreement “window dressing.” “The rest of it, it doesn’t really pro- improve from here.” nothing near what they were demanding vide any resources to the county attorpreviously,” Van Valkenburg says. jmayrer@missoulanews.com Van Valkenburg received a statement ney’s office,” he says. “We just have to do

[news]

Mobile science Wolverine research brings together unlikely groups by Sarah Jane Keller

Three months ago at a trailhead in It’s clear that climate change threatens to riders that returned GPS units (as opposed eastern Idaho’s Centennial Mountains, their snowy habitats, so they’ll be consid- to dropping them in pit toilets, which once wolverine research technician Kyle Crap- ered for endangered listing this August. Yet happened). Yurt and helicopter skiing operaster eyed two snowmobilers from across the effects of increasing numbers of snow- tors and ski areas have also begun equipping the parking lot as they pulled avalanche mobiles, helicopters, snowcats and skis in customers with GPS trackers. safety gear from a sticker-emblazoned wolverine territory are uncertain. Though Heinemeyer is encouraged by truck. He suspected they were heading for Surprisingly, the Idaho State Snowmo- early results, the study needs to include the steep, open slopes that help make this bile Association endorses the study. The po- more animals to justify policy decisions, and area west of Yellowstone National Park, tential for a listing has raised the stakes for the wolverine’s rarity makes accumulating a known as Island Park, an international everyone: Snowmobilers hope the study’s large sample tough. A preliminary analysis snowmobiling destination. findings will prevent large closures, while revealed some snowmobile impact: WolverWolverines share the snowmobilers’ managers and scientists are optimistic that ines seemed to move more during high-trafaffinity for isolated alpine terrain with deep getting the recreation community involved fic weekends than during the quieter snow, and Crapster was part of a reworkweek. But it’s not yet known if search team tracking the movements that creates difficulties finding food, of both to learn if the traffic impacts burns too many calories, or hinders the animals. He approached the two survival and reproduction. men to ask them to take a GPS along “My sincere hope is that if on their ride. One of them noticed his there are any impacts, that we have clipboard and cut him off before he this group of folks that continue to could start: “I’m not carrying one.” work together and figure out ways to sustain both winter recreation Fortunately, such rejections are and wolverines on the landscape,” rare. About 90 percent of snowmobilHeinemeyer says. ers and skiers approached have taken There is another problem that the GPS units into the mountains. makes the study even more releSince 2010, researchers have colvant. Most researchers agree that lected roughly 10,000 GPS tracks in female wolverines, which dig snow the area. They’ve fitted 23 wolverines tunnels to birth kits in late Februwith radio-collars in those areas, inary and March, need deep snowcluding two in the Centennials. Evenpack lasting until late April and tually, they’ll compare the two early May, likely to protect their datasets to see if the presence of peophoto by Sarah Jane Keller denning kits. “Where you don’t ple affects how the animals behave, reproduce and where they choose to Researchers have used small GPS trackers to trace have those (cold, persistently the paths of more than 10,000 snowmobilers and snowy) conditions, you don’t have live—things that could ultimately af- backcountry skiers since 2010. wolverines,” says Shawn Sartorius, fect their survival. Wolverines are scrappy scavengers, early on could help wolverines remain rela- a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist based in Helena, who is overseeing the engenerally weighing between 20 and 60 tively uncontroversial, even if listed. “My hope is that regardless of the re- dangered species listing decision. pounds, with stout legs, snowshoe-like paws and sharp claws that equip them for sults, recreationists take ownership of this Climate change is the main threat motitravel near the treeline. When a three- to animal and become largely self-policing, and vating the proposed listing, but the study four-foot dump overwhelmed the re- we don’t have to force regulations upon could help managers if dwindling snowpack searchers’ snowmobiles in 2011, a GPS-col- them,” says Jeff Copeland, a Forest Service means that winter recreation adds stress to lared wolverine cruised the stormy slopes researcher who started the project before wolverines. “Winter recreation is one of the and ridgelines as briskly as a human strid- retiring to direct the Idaho-based Wolverine areas where we have more control,” says Ana Foundation. ing down a flat, dry trail. Egnew, a wildlife biologist on the Payette NaCopeland started the project because tional Forest. “Climate change is a bigger issue “They are just like a little super animal,” says Kim Heinemeyer, a biologist with he wanted to maintain wildlife manage- than the Forest Service can take on alone.” Round River Conservation Studies, a re- ment’s credibility by avoiding arbitrary cloBack in Island Park, Crapster prepares search nonprofit co-leading the study with sures. He also recognized a rare opportunity to approach the next truck that pulls in. The the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Re- to improve the adversarial and often liti- driver, a sunburned construction contractor gious relationship between snowmobilers with two teenage boys, is curious about search Station. But wolverines are also vulnerable. So and the Forest Service. The snowmobile as- wolverines: where they live, what they eat, far, their remote lifestyle has protected them sociation, in turn, saw that Copeland didn’t etc. He accepts a GPS unit. “If we’re harming anything, I wouldn’t from most of the pressures that other charis- have an anti-motorized agenda. matic carnivores face, like development, liveThat trust has been crucial. When the go there,” he says. “I’m glad that (wolverstock and logging. That, and their natural project began, researchers weren’t sure how ines) are here.” rarity, has also kept them relatively understud- snowmobilers at trailheads would respond. This story originally appeared in the ied. While there are thousands of wolverines But the ISSA encouraged its members to par- June 9 issue of High Country News in Alaska and Canada, plus more in northern ticipate, and some snowmobile rental compa- (hcn.org ). Europe and Asia, the Lower 48 probably hosts nies helped distribute GPS units. Local fewer than 300. But no one knows for sure. businesses provided beer and pizza discounts editor@missoulanews.com

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[opinion]

Dangerous delay Why did oil spills go undetected for so long? by Casey O’Malley

Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is special in a lot of ways. It not only showcases spectacular geology but was also the first national monument to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management, rather than the National Park Service. Moreover, it is the largest national monument in the country, clocking in at an impressive 1.8 million acres. Add to this mix the five active oil wells within the monument, and it’s clear that BLM managers face a difficult monitoring problem. So difficult, in fact, that several oil spills remained unreported by an oil company and undetected by the BLM—probably for decades. Grand Staircase was designated a national monument by President Bill Clinton in 1996, but the Upper Valley Oilfield, which cozies up close to the border of the monument, had already been producing oil for 50 years. Though the sudden designation of the Escalante area as a national monument stopped local plans for a coal mine, it couldn’t turn off the already-in-existence oil wells that dotted the landscape. The oil field straddles the boundary between Dixie National Forest and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and when Grand Staircase was designated a national monument, the wells—a pre-existing use—were allowed to remain operational. Tenneco Oil Co. began developing the Upper Valley Oilfield in 1964, building 22 wells. Citation Oil & Gas Corporation took ownership of the oilfield in the mid-’80s, but much of the infrastructure is from the original 1964 development by Tenneco. On March 23, a group hiking in Grand Staircase National Monument was amazed to discover a thick layer of oil covering nearly four miles of a wash. They reported to local BLM officials that they saw “pooled oil and sludge on rocks” in Little Valley Wash. The next day, BLM law enforcement officials hiked out and confirmed the spill. By March 26, a group of petroleum engineers, geologists and the monument’s assistant manager had also

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hiked to the spill and conferred with representatives of the company holding the lease. A small pinhole in a pipeline, recently patched but never reported, appears to have leaked regularly; no one really knows for how long. Further investigation revealed oil spills of varying size and age in four more areas of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. The spills, found in Pet Hollow, Horse Spring Canyon, Canaan Hollow and Bear Hollow, were covered with dirt and sand, suggesting that somebody had tried to bury the oil, which was a standard response to oil spills in the ’70s.

“A small pinhole in a pipeline, recently patched but never reported, appears to have leaked regularly; no one really knows for how long.” The BLM’s official report on the Little Valley Wash spill notes that the “vast majority of the oil spill may be as much as three decades old” and more recently, that “a small pipeline appears to have leaked from time to time.” The small pinhole leak discovered in a pipeline appears to have been too small to affect the system’s overall pressure, which means the pressure-monitoring systems, designed to shut off during a major leak, were never triggered. On June 3, the BLM released its official

report on the incident. Its findings agree with initial claims that the Little Valley Wash was polluted by various-sized oil spills that occurred over several decades; the spills in other washes also appear to have occurred decades ago. The BLM has put Citation Oil & Gas Co. on notice that it must immediately notify the agency if oil leaks again into the Upper Valley Field. Meanwhile, though the BLM has started planning new surface-use rules, it has ordered no further cleanup and issued no sanctions or fines. The older oil has solidified and is relatively stable; digging it up could release more petrochemicals than allowing the oil to remain undisturbed. The newer spilled oil, however, has not hardened and could be dispersed in spring runoff or flash floods. The Escalante River Watershed drains toward the headwaters of the Escalante River, which flows into the Colorado River. The BLM will monitor the area’s water, and if tests reveal that hydrocarbons are seeping into the watershed, the agency says it will reevaluate its passive response. The discovery of several oil spills along with some broken equipment signals that it is time to hold oil companies accountable and vigilantly oversee oil and gas production—especially when it takes place on sensitive lands. Repeated leaks are inexcusable, especially when a contributing factor seems to be aging equipment. Over 63,000 oil wells have been drilled on BLM land in the United States. After four weeks of looking closely at a tiny area containing five wells in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, the oily remains of five spills were uncovered. That math isn’t comforting. Casey O’Malley is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a syndicated opinion service of High Country News (hcn.org). She lives in Salt Lake City, where she is a freelance writer and a high school teacher.

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[quirks]

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - After two people reported being maced and robbed by two men, police in Anchorage, Alaska, quickly nabbed one suspect. While searching for the other one, officers spotted a man who appeared in distress, “with tears and mucus running down his face.” When they questioned him, they determined that he wasn’t a victim but the second suspect, Matthew Aaron Campbell, 20, who had accidentally maced himself. (Anchorage’s KTUU-TV) Police chasing a stolen car in Port St. Lucie, Fla., said that the car came to a sudden halt after it collided with an alligator. “It’s pretty unimaginable that police officers would be at this point in time looking for these suspects,” Detective Keith Boham said after driver Calvin Rodriguez and two others in the car were arrested, “and that an alligator unfortunately just happens to cross the road and assist us in catching these criminals.” (West Palm Beach’s WPTV-TV)

E-OATHS - Suzi LeVine, 44, became the first U.S. ambassador to be sworn in on an e-reader. The new diplomatic representative to Switzerland and Liechtenstein took the oath of office by placing her hand on a Kindle Touch whose screen displayed a digital copy of the Constitution. Earlier this year, New York’s Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano was sworn in for his second term by taking the oath of office on a digital Bible when a printed copy could not be located. Later, four New Jersey firefighters were sworn in by simultaneously placing their hands on an iPad with the Bible app open. (The Washington Post) UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT - Carlos Bueno Mir, 49, called 911 in West Palm Beach, Fla., but refused to state the nature of his emergency. Police who responded said he told them that he called because his wife had “thrown out his beer.” After being warned not to call unless he had a real emergency, Bueno Mir proceeded to phone 911 six more times in the next four hours to complain about his wife touching his beer. Police finally arrested him. (West Palm Beach’s WPBF-TV) British police reported receiving an emergency call from a Birmingham woman complaining about the way a vendor put sprinkles on her ice cream. “He put bits on one side and none on the other,” she said. “He’s refusing to give me my money back and saying I’ve got to take it like that.” (BBC News)

SECOND-AMENDMENT FOLLIES - Alaska State Troopers reported that James Doppler, 43, accidentally shot himself in the head at his Anchor Point home while “playing around” with a .22 long rifle. He treated himself by putting Neosporin on the wound for five days before he finally checked into a hospital, where the wound was described as “serious but non-life threatening.” (Anchorage’s KTUU-TV) FOODIE OF THE WEEK - At-large parolee Mark Royal, 51, led police on a high-speed chase from Sacramento, Calif., to Auburn, about 35 miles away, where he pulled over at the Placer County Jail and surrendered. He told police he chose that location because “the food is better here.” Unfortunately for him, officers returned him to the Sacramento County Jail. (Sacramento’s KCRA-TV) DRINKING-CLASS HERO - Damon Tobias Exum, 37, hit a police cruiser in Dunwoody, Ga., but kept on driving. The officer gave chase, Sgt. Fidel Espinoza reported, and pulled Exum over. When the officer asked for his license, Exum handed him a beer. DUI was just one of eight misdemeanor charges. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) DRINKING-CLASS ZERO - Following a night of drinking, Wendy Simpson, 25, walked to a McDonald’s restaurant in West Yorkshire, England, where she was told that the counter was closed and only the drivethrough was open but that she couldn’t be served unless she was in a vehicle. She walked home, got her car and drove back to the fast-food outlet. On her way, police observed her driving erratically, ordered her to stop and arrested her after breath tests revealed that she was three times over the legal limit. After admitting that returning for her car was a “foolish decision,” Simpson was banned from driving for 24 months. (Britain’s Daily Mail)

WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED - Police responding to a disturbance at a home in Lufkin, Texas, accused a woman of slapping her sister-in-law in the face with a catfish. (Tyler’s KETK-TV)

PITY THE ONE PERCENT - After “affluenza” victim Ethan Couch, 17, escaped jail time for killing four people and seriously injuring two others while driving drunk in a 2013 crash in Fort Worth, Texas, his parents also caught a break. The state hospital where Couch is undergoing rehab treatment as part of his sentence costs $715 per day. But the facility used a sliding scale to determine that millionaires Fred and Tonya Couch need pay only $1,170 per month, leaving Texas taxpayers to pony up the balance. (Dallas-Fort Worth’s KDFW-TV) SURPRISE ENDING - Shortly after his 1993 Chrysler New Yorker was stolen, Derk West of Boonville, Ind., got a call from a 72-year-old man who bought the car for $300. The price had made him suspicious that the deal was too good to be true, so he looked up West, whose name the car thief had used to transfer the car’s title. West met with the older man, who West said “was out $300, and he was really upset.” After evaluating the situation, West told him he could keep the car. “He needed it worse than I did,” West said. Meanwhile, police identified Donald Grisby, 46, as the suspect who stole the car and sold it because he signed the receipt with his own name and Social Security number. (Evansville’s WFIE-TV) RELATIVE SUCCESS - Although the U.S. Supreme Court struck down mandatory, random drug testing in public schools, the Massachusetts-based medical company Psychemedics inked a deal for mandatory drug testing of 2,820 students at three private schools in northeast Ohio by selling the school testing kits for $40 to $50 per student. One of the schools is Cleveland’s St. Edward High School, run by James Kubacki. His brother, Raymond Kubacki, heads Psychemedics. (Cleveland Scene)

CAN ANYTHING ELSE GO WRONG? - After recalling 2.6 million of its most popular vehicles to replace a defective switch linked to 13 deaths, General Motors apologized to families of the accident victims for sending recall notices to have the defective switches replaced after their deaths. What’s more, federal regulators said they believe GM’s death toll is too low. Federal crash data reveal that at least 74 people died in GM cars in accidents similar to those with defective switches. (Reuters)

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he small black pager that Missoula Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Paske wears on his right hip vibrated. At the same time, a highpitched tone pierced the air in Fire Station I. The alerts advised Paske that a Montana Rail Link train was on fire near Scott Street. “It came in as a locomotive that was smoking and it had a fire on the top of it,” Paske says. Two fire engines headed to the scene. Paske hopped into a red department command vehicle and did the same. Another advisory came as he drove: The dispatcher said the train carried Bakken oil. The operator didn’t say what was on fire. It could have been an engine component or the locomotive’s cargo. The latter, as has become clear in a series of accidents across North America this past year, would pose a far more serious threat. As Paske drove toward the fire, he saw the locomotive parked behind the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot downtown, not at Scott Street as he was initially informed. Light-colored smoke billowed out of the orange locomotive. Paske, who serves as program manager of MFD’s Hazmat Team and is a 25-year-department veteran, knew that oil fires produce dark smoke. He quickly concluded the situation was not serious. Turns out, a shorted out braking modular atop the locomotive’s engine sparked the April 20 blaze. Paske says the fire was contained inside a steel box, far from the train’s cargo. Nobody got hurt. The incident barely drew headlines. It did, however, call attention to the fact that Bakken oil is increasingly being shipped through Missoula. MRL says three locomotives carrying roughly 100 cars of Bakken oil each made their way through Missoula last week alone. As of June 9, MRL had transported 23 similar shipments through Missoula this year. At the beginning of June, Bakken oil traffic in 2014 had already tripled over 2013, when MRL says it shipped all of eight comparable loads. The spike in traffic reflects a trend across North America. In 2008, train operators moved roughly 10,000 carloads of crude. Last year, that number jumped to 434,000. Much of the product is coming from what’s called the Bakken Shale in the Williston Basin, deep underground reservoirs of oil that stretch across North Dakota, Canada and Montana. The hydrocarbon-rich basin has ranked North Dakota as the second highest oil-producing state, next to Texas. As Bakken oil shipments increase, so do the accidents. According to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, more crude oil was spilled in U.S. rail incidents last year than during the nearly four decades prior. As evidenced by a series of high-profile incidents, those spills present a deadly threat to communities along heavily traveled rail lines. In July, a Bakken train derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, and sparked a series of explosions that killed 47 people and fires that burned for more than a day. Since November, a sequence of spills in Aliceville, Ala., Casselton, N.D., and, most recently, in Lynchburg, Va.,

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prompted federal transportation officials to issue increasingly dire warnings. On May 7, just after the Lynchburg derailment set the James River on fire and threatened the area’s drinking water source, the U.S. Department of Transportation delivered its strongest advisory yet, saying the accidents exhibited “a pattern of releases and fires” that “constitute an imminent hazard.” Those who’ve squared off with Bakken oil fire say it’s nearly impossible to fight. Tanker cars explode. Water doesn’t extinguish it, nor is the firefighting foam designed to tackle such blazes a sure bet. When the Bakken train fire erupted in Casselton last winter, the foam was frozen by the time it arrived to the scene. The crashes have prompted regulators to order railroads to slow down when moving through populated areas. In addition, as of June 7, railroad operators are being required for the first time to tell state officials what routes they’re using to transport Bakken oil. The White House, meanwhile, is reviewing a proposed regulatory crackdown, potentially mandating the tankers that carry Bakken crude be reinforced to better withstand derailments. Absent the White House’s new regulations, first responders along North American railroads are largely left with the status quo—the potential of putting out tanker cars that have been proven to breech in accidents involving highly flammable cargo. Missoula Fire Chief Jason Diehl is aware of Bakken oil’s challenges. He says his crew is as prepared as they can be. They have management plans in place should an oil fire arise. That said, he’s under no illusions. If a derailment similar to what happened in Quebec or Casselton occurred in downtown Missoula, he says, “That would be catastrophic.”

At 11 p.m. on July 5, 2013, an engineer operating a 72-car freight train traveling from North Dakota to a New Brunswick oil refinery parked the locomotive on the main line roughly eight miles outside Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. He left the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic train engine idling, set a series of brakes and left it there unattended. Forty minutes later, a nearby resident called emergency personnel to report the locomotive was on fire. According to information compiled by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Association, the local fire department and railroad representatives responded. They shut down the engine and extinguished the fire, again leaving the Bakken oil train unattended on the track. Investigators say a malfunctioning piston in the diesel engine sparked the first small blaze, but they’re still working to piece together what happened next. Roughly an hour after emergency personnel attended to the piston fire and left the scene, the 10,000-pound train started to roll down the track toward Lac-Mégantic. Unmoored and without an engineer, it careened, at speeds of up to 64 miles per

hour, the 7.4 miles to Lac-Mégantic. Of the 72 cars, 63 derailed. At least 60 breached, releasing some 1.6 million gallons of crude. Tankers exploded one by one, sending fireballs into the air that could be seen for miles around. The Musi Café in downtown Lac-Mégantic was crowded that night with celebrants dancing to live music. Many of the 47 people who died were inside the café when the train derailed and flames engulfed the establishment. Those on the patio survived. The fire burned until July 7 and destroyed 40 buildings, decimating much of downtown Lac-Mégantic. Dave Rogness followed the news coming out of Lac-Mégantic from his office in North Dakota. The articles documented flaming oil that ran into sewers, then reemerged through manhole covers that popped in the streets. “I go, ‘Oh my God, that sounds like Armageddon,’” says Rogness, who serves as Cass County’s emergency manager. “That got my attention real quick.” Rogness is responsible for planning for the worst in North Dakota’s most populated county. Because roughly 120 Bakken oil trains move through Cass County daily, Rogness couldn’t help but worry that what happened in Lac-Mégantic could occur closer to home. He quickly crafted a plan for emergency responders and by summer’s end, every Cass County fire department had practiced a Bakken train fire scenario three different times. The drills still didn’t prepare Casselton Fire Chief Tim McLean for the volatility of Bakken oil.

“We had no idea it was that flammable,” McLean says. On Dec. 30, a 106-car Bakken train collided with a derailed soybean train just outside of Casselton, sending 19 oil cars tumbling off the rails. McLean was among the first on scene. He witnessed the sequence of explosions that ensued as downed tankers developed a “heat tear.” “They just split open,” McLean says. McLean called Rogness at home in Fargo, some 20 miles east of the accident, to advise him of the situation. When Rogness asked what was wrong, McLean told him to look out his window. Even from Fargo, Rogness saw the smoke. “My first impression was, Is this what Hiroshima looked like when they dropped the bomb?” Rogness says. “I mean, it was that dramatic.” The smoke carried small balls of tar that landed as far as eight miles from the crash. Toxic smoke prompted officials to recommend those living within three miles of the derailment to evacuate. The fire burned for 24 hours. First responders had no way to get close enough to even contemplate putting out the blaze, McLean says. Even if the firefighting foam provided by Burlington Nortern Santa Fe had not frozen in North Dakota’s subzero temperatures, he says it probably wouldn’t have done much good. Still, McLean says Cass County got lucky. The nearest structure was a quarter mile away. No property was threatened and nobody got hurt. Had the incident occurred in Casselton, McLean says the story would have been very different.

Transportation officials have warned for decades that DOT-111 tanker cars, like this one carrying petroleum through Missoula, are not adequate to handle flammable materials.

photo courtesy of Ken Pawluk

A Bakken oil fire erupts outside Casselton, N.D., on Dec. 30. When Cass County Emergency Manager Dave Rogness first saw the wreck, he thought to himself, “Is this what Hiroshima looked like when they dropped the bomb?”

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“If it would have happened in town, yeah, it would have been a really big deal,” he says.

On Mon., June 9, a line of black tankers inch along the railroad tracks near Waverly and Phillips streets in Missoula. The train pushes past a woman walking her dog and, to the north, White Pine Park, where young men play soccer in the afternoon sun. The 108 black tanker cars moving west toward Reserve Street are carrying petroleum. A typical carload of crude contains around 30,000 gallons. Red placards on each of the tankers display the number 1267, a hazardous material code that indicates there’s oil inside. Without knowledge of such codes, a layperson likely

ing a 1992 derailment outside Superior, Wisc., leaked benzene, which is used in the production of plastic and rubber, into the Nemadji River. After the incident, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources documented 16 different species of wild animal dead in the surrounding area. Federal transportation officials went on to document catastrophic releases of hazardous materials resulting from DOT-111 derailments in 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2011. “Everybody’s known for over 20 years that those cars are unsafe to haul certain commodities. They were designed to haul things like corn syrup. They’re not designed to haul explosives,” says Minnesota attorney William Jungbauer, a railroad litigation specialist who has squared off against the industry for 36 years. Jungbauer’s firm represented victims of a 2002 rail spill of anhydrous ammonia in

maintenance and upgrades, of course, are the responsibility of the railroads. The American Petroleum Institute trade organization noted in a December filing to regulators that DOT-111s “are safe under normal operating conditions.” The filing went on to say that derailments stem from failings with rail infrastructure and individual rail employees. “The best way to limit the impact of a derailment is to prevent a derailment in the first place,” API argued. In April, API representative Lee Johnson told the NTSB that the industry isn’t wholly opposed to reinforcing the tankers, but it would like to see more information first. “We think that they should be analyzed and there should be a good study and database decision-making on what to do with those cars,” Johnson said.

billion in capital and infrastructure improvements, he adds. The Association of American Railroads, meanwhile, is keeping the focus on tanker standards. More than a year before Lac-Mégantic, the AAR formally asked federal regulators to mandate DOT-111s be manufactured with a thicker, more puncture-resistant shell, additional shields at the ends of cars, and valves that don’t fail on impact. Federal regulators did not adopt AAR’s 2011 proposal. Absent federal intervention, the railroad operators independently issued more stringent standards for cars using their rails. The AAR now requires tankers constructed after 2011 transporting Bakken oil or ethanol on member railroad lines be made of thicker material and have “head shields” to further insulate cars from impact.

Federal Railroad Administration determined the accident, in which one DOT111 tanker car released its cargo, was caused by a broken rail. MRL didn’t notice the leak for 38 minutes. Two hours later, Phillips Street residents were advised to evacuate. Chris Lounsbury from the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management was second in command of the agency in 2006. Now agency director, Lounsbury says the county is better equipped to handle a scenario like what happened in 2006. For example, roughly two years ago local officials began meeting quarterly with MRL to discuss railroad company operations, including safety plans. By the end of the year, Missoula County also aims to have technology in place to provide emergency information to individual mobile phone

photo courtesy of Sûreté du Québec

Forty-seven people died on July 5, 2013, when an oil train careened into the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, and triggered a series of explosions.

wouldn’t know the flammable cargo is being moved through Missoula. The black tankers are what the industry refers to as “DOT specification 111A,” cars that have troubled federal regulators for decades. In 1991, the National Transportation Safety Board warned, “The inadequacy of the protection provided by DOT-111A tank cars for certain products has been evident for many years.” Specifically, the board said tanker shells are too thin and easily puncture on impact. DOT-111 valve handles also break during collisions, allowing for leaks. In the 1991 safety warning, the NTSB pointed to an accident in Helena two years earlier in which DOT-111s full of hydrogen peroxide, acetone and isopropyl alcohol breached, triggering explosions that sent tanker car fragments flying for a half mile. A fire ensued and 3,500 people were forced to evacuate. Two were injured. The NTSB reports damage and cleanup costs from the Helena accident ran more than $6 million. Despite the NTSB’s 1991 advisory, DOT-111s continued transporting hazardous materials. A DOT-111 breach dur-

Missoula Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Paske responded to an April 20 fire downtown involving a Montana Rail Link locomotive carrying 110 cars of Bakken oil. The fire turned out to be contained in the train’s engine and never reached its hazardous load.

Minot, N.D., that killed one and left dozens hospitalized, and he testified before Congress about rail safety in 2007. While Jungbauer typically battles railroad companies in court, he says there’s plenty of blame to go around for the recent accidents. Railroad companies, such as Montana Rail Link and BNSF, don’t own the tanker cars. Typically, energy companies own or lease them, meaning it’s the petroleum industry that will be mandated to foot the bill of future tanker car upgrades. Therefore, Jungbauer sees energy industry influence as responsible for the fact that DOT-111s continue to transport dangerous materials. “The reason the (Federal Railroad Administration) won’t change the rules,” Jungbauer says, “is there’s too damn much political money and muscle in and around Washington, D.C., to prevent it from happening.” For their part, petroleum companies say they’re being unfairly targeted. The tankers wouldn’t be a problem, they say, if they remained on the tracks. And track

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While the debate continues over phasing out old tankers, Jungbauer says railroad safety measures are being overlooked. For instance, even as railroad operators profit off the astronomical increase in Bakken oil shipments, he says they’re shirking on repairs and ignoring safety violations to keep traffic moving. “Anything that slows down the moving of those trains is a potential problem,” Jungbauer says. In response to questions about safety, Montana Rail Link contends it consistently inspects its tracks and that each train is scrutinized daily. MRL says further that between 1980 and 2007, 99.98 percent of hazmat shipments arrived safely at their destination. MRL spokesperson Lynda Frost, meanwhile, says railroads are “common carriers,” meaning federal law requires them to carry whatever comes their way. As for BNSF, which operates the HiLine track through northern Montana, spokesman Matt Jones says the company is doing everything it can to facilitate safe shipments. In 2014, BNSF will invest $5

The rail industry is also pressing federal regulators to adopt new tanker standards that go beyond the 2011 upgrades. As BNSF spokesman Jones tells the Independent, “BNSF and the industry also requested that the DOT-111 be aggressively phased out.” Despite railroad advocacy, roughly 92,000 old DOT-111s are still being used to transport hazardous materials such as Bakken oil; that’s about 70 percent of all cars used to move flammable liquids. In light of those numbers and the ongoing regulatory paralysis, Jungbauer isn’t optimistic that transportation officials will act to fix the problem. “There will be more death,” he says. “There will be more explosions.”

At 4:50 a.m. on June 18, 2006, five ethanol tank cars derailed at the Montana Rail Link switching yard in Missoula, spilling 13,000 gallons of ethanol. The

users. (As it stands, only locals with landlines and those who have entered their cellphone numbers into the county’s online emergency advisory system would receive notice by phone of an evacuation order.) In the case of a serious hazmat spill along the rail route, Lounsbury says law enforcement would also go door-to-door with a safety advisory. He acknowledges that would take time. “It’s really hard to say, ‘Well, it would take 15 minutes to evacuate this area or 20 minutes,’” Lounsbury says. “There’s so many variables depending on time of day, how many people are home and all of those things.” While the 2006 ethanol spill highlights challenges communicating emergencies with the public, it also calls attention to the fact that Bakken oil isn’t the only hazardous material shipped by rail through Missoula County. In 2012, ethanol was the most frequently transported hazardous material moved by locomotives nationally. Be-

tween 2005 and 2011, there was a 441percent increase in ethanol traffic by railroad. The spike resulted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2005 renewable fuel standard, which requires gasoline manufacturers increasingly blend products such as ethanol into fuel. Ethanol is made with fermented plant matter, such as corn. It’s highly volatile and commonly transported in DOT-111s. Other products transported locally in DOT-111s include diesel fuel and gasoline, which are on par with Bakken oil when it comes to flammability. On a recent Monday afternoon on Raser Drive in Missoula, strings of DOT111s filled with gasoline and diesel lined the railyard across the street from the Phillips 66 Refined Products Terminal. The Phillips 66 facility marks an unloading and

federal regulations. “The Missoula Terminal handles refined products such as gasoline and diesel,” Barnes wrote. “These products are safely shipped in rail cars that meet current regulatory standards.”

While admitted problems exist, shipments of Bakken oil and other hazardous materials continue, full steam ahead. The Congressional Research Service estimates that 650,000 carloads of crude oil will be transported by rail this year, up nearly 50 percent from 2013. Much of that oil is coming out of the Williston Basin, in which, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, 7.4 billion barrels of oil remained as of last year. Eager to get the oil to market, the Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company last

The council’s resolution is non-binding. Facility approval will ultimately be decided by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Washington state’s deliberations will likely overlap with those of federal transportation officials, who in the coming months will decide to what extent, if any, they will further regulate oil train shipments. In Canada, transportation officials announced this spring that the country will phase out DOT-111s within three years. The decision triggered alarm in the U.S., with advocacy groups warning that if American officials don’t also prohibit DOT-111s from transporting Bakken oil, Canada’s unwanted tanker cars are likely to land stateside. “If these tank cars present an imminent and urgent danger to Canadian citizens, they pose an identical threat to Americans,” wrote TRAC, a coalition of

The Phillips 66 Refined Products Terminal in Missoula serves as a transfer station for fuel being shipped to Washington state. Tanker cars criticized by regulators move gasoline and diesel fuel from the facility to Thompson Falls.

a transfer point for the Yellowstone Pipeline, which carries fuel from Billings refineries and, after a brief interruption between Missoula and Thompson Falls, continues on to Moses Lake, Wash. The pipeline is emptied in Missoula because a series of leaks on the Flathead Indian Reservation, including one that in 1993 spilled 10,000 gallons of jet fuel in Camas Creek, prompted the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to pull the Yellowstone’s easement in 1996. Absent the easement, shippers have for years removed fuel from the pipeline at Missoula and then transported it by train through the reservation and north to Paradise, Plains and Thompson Falls, where it is again put in the Yellowstone. Phillips 66 spokesman Michael Barnes refused to tell the Independent how many trains come out of the terminal daily. “It is our company’s practice not to share specific volumes of our individual facilities,” he wrote in an email. When asked if the company is confident using DOT-111 tanker cars, Barnes pointed to existing

year proposed building a 360,000 barrel-perday oil transfer facility in Vancouver, Wash. If Washington state regulators authorize it, the transfer facility would be the largest in the Northwest. Tesoro’s facility stands to increase petroleum shipments through Montana by five trains per day, according to research compiled by the Western Organization of Resource Councils, a coalition of environmental advocacy groups. Tesoro’s plans have drawn criticism, most notably from the Vancouver City Council, which, on June 2, passed a resolution opposing the terminal and any other project that would increase petroleum shipments by rail. When citing its rationale for passing the resolution, the council noted a January 2014 warning from the NTSB: “Because there is no mandate for railroads to develop comprehensive plans or ensure the availability of necessary response resources, carriers have effectively placed the burden of remediating the environmental consequences of an accident on local communities along their routes.”

Canadian and American municipal officials, in a letter to the White House. “We applaud the Canadian government’s ban of the older versions of the DOT-111. … We wish the same sense of urgency existed for American regulators.” As American regulators continue their slow deliberations, Paske and other MFD firefighters are continuing to prepare for possible scenarios. In July, a local emergency response crew is slated to attend a newly offered three-day Bakken oil fire training workshop in Pueblo, Colo., hosted by BNSF. Paske says roughly 60 percent of the July training will be devoted to field exercises, such as learning the mechanics of tanker train valves and how to use foam to fight a blaze. He hopes the training also involves working first-hand on a Bakken fire because he’s never faced one before. Paske says he plans on taking full advantage of the education on oil trains because, he says, “it sounds like there’s going to be more and more of them.” jmayrer@missoulanews.com

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[arts]

Road from Hanford Artist Karen Rice’s search for beauty, from nuclear test sites to Montana drainages by Erika Fredrickson

Karen Rice’s 2003 drawing “300 Area,” left, is part of the Hanford Series, inspired by the eastern Washington landscape. “Lichen 1,” right, is from Saltmine: New Works 2014, currently on display at Montana Art and Framing.

rom Missoula, driving through the Tri-Cities in eastern Washington usually seems like the worst leg of a journey to somewhere else more beautiful—Portland, maybe, or the coast. The highway view reveals RV dealerships, a prison, dust, chain-link fences surrounding industrial buildings and roads winding through brown agricultural fields where irrigation machines loom high against the sky. Artist Karen Rice agrees. Even growing up in Richland, where she had more opportunity to explore the landscape, to find something likable, she didn’t think much of it. “I thought the land around there was ugly,” Rice says. “I always hated the desert growing up. My parents were from Oregon and I looked forward to getting into the lush green land there.” Richland was founded in 1904 as a farm community, but during World War II the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evacuated it, along with the towns of Hanford and White Bluffs. They were mining plutonium for the Manhattan Project and the site produced the plutonium for the “Fat Man” bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Everything that marked the landscape thereafter—even when people moved back to the land—seemed to be geared toward that extractive industry and, eventually, environmental remediation.

Rice’s father worked at the Hanford site for 30 years, specifically on the Fast Flux Test Facility reactor near a sign for workers that read “Silence Means Security.” He didn’t talk about his work. “I would climb high in a sycamore tree just to get a glimpse of the FFTF reactor,” she says. “His whole work life was a complete mystery to me, and in my 20s that fueled a strong curiosity of wanting to know more.” It took leaving eastern Washington for the Olympic Peninsula for Rice to fall in love with Richland’s desert landscape. Specifically, it took experiencing what might be described as biblical proportions of rain. “I had followed a boyfriend to Olympia when I was 22 and he was going to Evergreen State College,” she says. “It was the wettest year on record—literally 40 days and 40 nights. The floating bridge in Seattle sank and I was working a shit job. I started to feel really homesick for Richland.” Rice’s Hanford Series grew out of her attempt to reconnect with Richland and its surroundings. The drawings are made of charcoal, rust and dry pigments with accents of color. At first, she used historical photographs to help create the monochromatic scenes of desert, industrial buildings and barbed wire. But by the time she was knee-deep in the works, the mid1990s, the security around the Hanford site, aka “The Area,” had become lax, and she could cautiously investigate it in person.

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“I began to realize I didn’t hate that land anymore,” she says. “It was the realization that the parts of the land I didn’t like were the parts that had been changed by either big agriculture or the nuclear reservation … I began to relate more to the actual desert itself in its unchanged forms. For the paintings, I wanted to address some of the complexities of being from that place—not paint it all in a black and white, didactic way.” Rice worked on the Hanford project between 1993 and 2007, even after she moved to Missoula to get an art degree at the University of Montana. She worked on other series dealing with issues like bee colony collapse. Her son, Silas, was born in 2007, and as he got older Rice began to see the world differently. “I began to look at my work in the studio of all these images of chain-link fences and transformer stations and began to think about what it might look like through the eyes of a child,” she says. “And so, not that I wanted to censor myself, but I realized I wanted to explore the other side. I want to reinforce the idea of beauty.” Rice is part of an artist collective called Saltmine that includes well-known local artists Bev Beck Glueckert, Stephen Glueckert, Peter Keefer, Edgar Smith, Cathryn Mallory and Kathleen Herlihy-Paoli. Rice’s current body of work is a series of lichen im-

ages, inspired by her walks in drainages of the Bitterroot. Like Hanford, they deal in a controlled palette— just a few colors. The drawings are done on both sides of translucent vellum and layered so the images appear to be almost 3D, as if the lichen continues into the background in a milky infinity. It’s landscape-like, but less complicated in its subject manner than the Hanford work, and more peaceful. Still, Rice says, she’ll always find her way back to Hanford. “My tendency to look for and notice the subtle is informed by growing up in the desert,” she says. “The moment I hit eastern Washington I want to flip my camera on, I want to stop the car and just keep taking photo after photo. It’s a land that really resonates for me. I feel like right now I’m searching for what’s going to resonate for me within my life here in Missoula. I’m sure in some way I’ll keep cycling through the Hanford Series in a way that’s not so obvious.” Karen Rice’s Lichen series is currently on display at Montana Art and Framing as part of the Saltmine: New Works 2014 exhibition, which runs through Sat., June 28. The gallery hosts a closing reception for the show Wed., June 25, from 5 to 7 PM. Visit karenrice.com to view the Hanford Series and montanaart.com for gallery hours. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[music]

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NORTH BOUND Allow me to acquaint you with the Pop Punk Lyrics Drinking Game for a moment. (Or Google it; I did not invent this.) Take a shot for every reference to friends or girls. Chug a beer during gang vocals. Eat one slice of pizza during references to growing up, the past, or self-deprecation in an upbeat song. Now then, if you were to play the pop punk drinking game with Seattle’s Jefferson Death Star, you would soon be drunk and full of pizza. I mean this as high praise, obviously, because pizza, beer and pop punk are some of life’s great joys. Jefferson Death Star is an acoustic project from Ryan Koreski, a growly voiced punk dude who’s played Missoula before with his melodic hardcore outfit The Damage Done.

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Pop punk’s sincerity has been letting beardy dudes (and people with inner-beards) express their feelings since the genre was invented. For Jefferson Death Star’s new EP, Chillin’, Nugs and Grindage, Koreski uses his pipes to belt out heartfelt tunes over furious acoustic strumming, with “guitars and backup yelling from Rev Peters,” according to their Bandcamp page. The EP reminds me of early Against Me!, with all the heart but not so much the faux anarchy. And there’s even handclaps sometimes. You gotta get down with the handclaps. (Kate Whittle) Jefferson Death Star plays the VFW Wed., June 25, at 7 PM, along with Buddy Jackson and Cat Heaven. $3/$5 for ages 18–20.

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Jonathan Warren and The Billygoats, On This Very Evening Jonathan Warren and The Billygoats are the kind of band you can expect to be clever with a cover of “Wagon Wheel.” The Boise bluegrass trio does well to avoid typical Appalachian or Western curriculum on its fourth release, 2013’s On This Very Evening. The album feels more campfire-side than barnburner, but it’s thankfully not a collection of jam sessions. The carefully orchestrated tunes indulge in offbeat elements, like the sultry horn and cello in “Living Room” and the moody violin on “Coin Toss.” The latter may be the best track on the album for highlighting what Warren and his Goats do best and should do more of: ditch the forced twang and focus on storytelling—

any excuse to hear those great vocal harmonies resurface. “She knows she’s going to heaven ’cause she’s been through hell,” Warren sings on “Partly Cloudy,” and lyrical nuggets like this are hidden throughout Evening. Compared to 2011’s A Little Something Stronger Than Wine, the band is having more fun musically and especially lyrically, as Warren’s pen seems to move easier than his rough and rambling voice. The Idaho musicians might never sell out arenas a la the Avett Brothers— though let’s hope they do. For now, their intimate style is what makes them so captivating. (Brooks Johnson) Jonathan Warren and The Billygoats play the Top Hat Fri., June 20, at 10 PM. Free.

Panther Car, Palace on the Hill Up until now, my knowledge of Bozeman’s Panther Car has been superficial—from what I’ve heard, they’re dudes apparently unafraid to shred in their undies. So, I was pleasantly surprised when the first chords on Palace on the Hill hit with such clarity; it’s nice to hear the band has substance, too. Palace is merely a collection of five demos recorded this spring and released this month, but its edges are smooth and in many parts it delivers a catchy punch. Now, the band’s got to figure out how to be more cohesive. The opener “Get This Real” sounds like it would be a highlight on a sampler CD from Equal Vision records—notorious for its embrace of early 2000s emo—but then the last track, “Afterveffen,” gets

straight funky with a long guitar-led outro. In between there’s the underdeveloped “Semanticide,” an alt-rock tune that, despite being creative, wanders too much. A single riff would suffice, but three-too-many times a new melody appears when an exit is warranted. The penultimate “Befferveffen” has the most promise and should guide the band’s songwriting. It blends the vocals in a more natural way and the wellplayed guitars fit with the well-used pedals at last. This is the song that makes Panther Car seem less like a weekend hobby and more like a serious endeavor. (Brooks Johnson) Panther Car plays the VFW Sat., June 21, at 10 PM. $3/$6 for those 18–20.

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Is that what you mean about the “Kills Artists” part of it? BO: Maybe, I don’t know. I mean, nobody asked Woody Guthrie what he meant, they had no idea what he meant. We don’t even know what machine he’s talking about. What would Woody think, you know? If I made a record that sounded like kumbaya bullshit, everyone would hate it. If I made a record that sounded like Bob Dylan or Woody Guthrie everyone would hate it. I already know that, so I don’t have any misconceptions about that. Did you ever consider doing a “solo” record where you would play other instruments besides just the guitar? BO: My intention all along was to do an acoustic album, that was what I wanted to do from top to bottom. That was my goal. And I think it’s a success. It’s an interesting record all the way through, which is hard to do on an acoustic. If they were Melvins songs they would be much more involved, I’d have a lot more to work with. I was not thinking in terms of drumming or bass playing or anything else. I never would have written songs like that for the Melvins. They might have been parts of songs, but they certainly never would have sounded like that. I have to fill up all that space with one guitar and one voice, which is tough to do.

Do you think you would ever make like Prince and play and record all the instruments yourself? BO: Well, you know, if I want to be like Prince and make mediocre-sounding pop crap records, sure. That’s what he does. For some reason people like that stuff and I’ve never understood it. He’s supposedly an amazing guitarist . . . compared to what, you know? Compared to who? If I was gonna write down a list of guitarists who are my favorites he wouldn’t even be in my top thousand … It’s like elevator mall music. My mom could tap her foot to it. I don’t want to hear the sound of doves crying, I want to hear the sounds of doves dying. King Buzzo was shelved at our local music store next to the latest KISS greatest hits compilation. Given your history covering KISS tunes and mimicking album covers, what’s your official take on Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dressing as Ace Frehley and Peter Criss after they left the band? BO: I couldn’t care less. As far as I can tell, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are fucked-up alcoholic junkie guys. So I don’t think Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley should let those two fuck-ups ruin them. Why should they? Okay, they chose to be alcoholics and fuck-ups, now in doing that they have to face the consequences. Gene Simmons didn’t do it, why should he face the consequences? That’s what I think! I’m with you, man. BO: I think they should be able to do whatever they want. I don’t fault them at all for it. It’s bullshit music, no one cares. It’s not overly important. No music is. Music is an extra. It’s an extra thing you do in your life. It’s not really important. So I take stuff like that with a grain of salt. I was looking at your tour itinerary, and it seems many of the venues you are playing are smaller ones you probably haven’t played in a while. BO: Some of them, yes, that’s true. You know I gotta go out and sell this thing! I don’t know what’s gonna happen, I have no idea. I feel like, in a lot of ways, I’m a new band, just starting out, and I need to go out and get my feet wet. So I’ll feel a lot more comfortable about this thing when I’ve done about 100 shows. When I have 100 shows under my belt I’ll feel like I’ve seen it all. That’s what I want. King Buzzo plays the Palace Mon., June 23, at 9 PM. $17/$15 advance at Rockin Rudy’s. arts@missoulanews.com

[books]

Perfect mess Smith Henderson crafts a poignant, tragic debut by Skylar Browning

Fourth of July Creek marks Smith Henderson’s bar. It’s only after all this preamble that Pete asks debut novel, but millions of Americans are already fa- about the younger daughter whom the cop has miliar with the former Missoula resident’s work. In clearly missed. She’s hiding in the house. Fourth of July Creek is at its best when it goes to 2012, Henderson shared writing credit for the Chrysler commercial starring Clint Eastwood, titled work with Pete. He visits trailer parks in Kalispell, “Halftime in America,” that appeared during the apartments on the outskirts of the fictional town of Super Bowl. It became the most talked-about mo- Tenmile, where he’s based, and remote cabins ment of the night as media outlets discussed the throughout the Yaak. His work eventually introduces power of its patriotic message and political pundits us to Benjamin Pearl, a malnourished kid who mysquestioned whether Eastwood, a Republican, had teriously wanders into town one day, and his survivalist father, Jeremiah. They live somehow shifted his alleoff the grid, somewhere in the giance to President Obama. woods, and Jeremiah holds The Indy reached out to Hengrand conspiracy theories that derson at the time to talk with make everything from U.S. the Hellgate and University of currency to Pete’s attempts to Montana graduate about his help a threat to his family. Pete involvement in the ad, but he becomes obsessed with the politely declined. The ad case, which takes fantastic agency he works for wanted turns and plays out against the the attention to remain on its backdrop of Ronald Reagan’s client, not some copywriter. victory over Jimmy Carter. Oh, how things change. While Pete comes across The focus is now decidedly on as the kind of bighearted and Henderson and his auspicious grounded social worker you’d introduction to the book want on the job, in reality he, world. Fourth of July Creek is too, is a perfect fucking mess. the biggest release of the sumHe’s a drunk who blacks out mer for his publisher, Ecco, regularly during benders in an imprint of Harper Collins, Missoula. His brother is on the with 100,000 copies. Major run from his probation officer. media outlets have run feaHe fights incessantly with his ture profiles. There’s already Fourth of July Creek ex-wife. Their 14-year-old talk of a television adaptation. Smith Henderson daughter hates them. When The best part of all this newhardcover, Ecco the daughter disappears, Pete found attention: It’s entirely 480 pages, $26.99 chases her across half the deserved. Fourth of July Creek crackles with an urgency country, at one point so dejected he smokes crack in and depth that presents a rare challenge to the some roadside motel. If you’re wondering how he reader: continue turning pages to keep pace with the keeps his job with all this traveling and debauchery, story, or slow down to fully appreciate passages of you’re not alone. Henderson tries to address it—Pete elegant prose tackling issues that extend beyond the has no supervisor, and even Pete’s surprised when paychecks keep arriving in the mail—but it does becentral plot. That plot centers on Pete Snow, a social worker come a legitimate nit to pick. Rest assured, small gaps of logic do little to slow solely responsible for covering an impossibly large region of northwest Montana in the early 1980s. He’s down Fourth of July Creek. Like one of Pete’s binges, good at his job, as evidenced by an opening chapter the book careens through 467 pages that are beautithat has him responding to a pissed off cop playing ful and tragic, poignant and unresolved. Henderson referee to a strung-out mom and her troubled often writes at a haggard pace that makes up for lack of punctuation or complete thoughts with a visceral teenage son, who are about to kill each other. “The situation was a perfect fucking mess,” writes feeling of being there. The style takes some getting Henderson. “The situation was the kid climbing up used to, and “there” is often an awfully dark place, onto the slanted, dented aluminum carport and but it’s effective as Pete tries to sort out his own troustomping on the rusted thing like an ape. Just making bles so he can address those of his clients. I read Fourth of July Creek in four intense sitthe whole unsound shelter boom and groan under his weight. The mother saying so help her if that thing tings. The quicker I read, the sooner I realized it was falls on her Charger she’ll gut him, and the kid just not going to end well, with no bow at the end. swagging the carport back and forth so that it was There’s too much that needs fixing in Pete’s life and popping and starting to bow under his weight. Now society at large. Yet Henderson succeeds in creating the cop was about to shoot the ornery shit off the a character and crafting a story that makes you realize this hard fact, but still believe against all reason that goddamn thing. goodness can prevail. “Then the situation got interesting.” Smith Henderson reads from Fourth of July There’s an air rifle and a chase and a wrestling match and, finally, the cop handcuffing the mom and Creek at Fact & Fiction Thu., June 26, at 6 PM. her son. Pete writes it all down and chats amicably with the cop as if they were telling war stories in a sbrowning@missoulanews.com

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Fuggedaboutit Jersey Boys doesn’t translate to the screen by Scott Renshaw

“Do I put my left hand in and my right hand out?”

Over the opening credits of director Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys, there’s something unusual for a modern movie: an overture. And over the closing credits, there’s something unusual again: the entire cast joining together, dancing in what amounts to a curtain call. If you watched only the first minute and last minute of Eastwood’s Jersey Boys, you might think that this guy has a pretty solid handle on the risky proposition of turning a Broadway musical into a movie. In recent years, as audiences have generally resisted movie musicals that aren’t animated, we’ve seen how hard it is to translate to the screen what makes a musical work on stage. And Eastwood—a director who generally displays a minimalist visual sensibility—might seem like exactly the wrong guy for the grand theatricality of a story that began as singing and dancing in front of a live audience. The frustrating thing is that he seems to want to give the audience for his Jersey Boys the experience of watching a stage musical in a movie theater, without really grasping what to keep and what has to change. Jersey Boys tells the story of the Four Seasons, the legendary pop music group that begins with Newark, N.J., childhood friends Frankie Castelluccio ( John Lloyd Young) and Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza) performing club gigs together with bassist Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda) whenever they’re not involved in small-time crimes. As they get more serious about their music—including Frankie changing his last name to Valli—they hook up with songwriter Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen), and start recording hits that take them to the top of the charts, while the inevitable tensions work at the group from within. And along the way, we get great little bits of trivia, like the role eventual Oscar-winning actor Joe Pesci plays in the group’s formation. The stage version of Jersey Boys—with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, who also adapted the screenplay—employed a device in which each member of the group narrated their version of the story in turn. That notion is retained here, but only halfway: The characters sporadically break the fourth wall and address the audience, but not in any cleanly organized way. As a result, the movie loses the key notion that each member of the group recalls their

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rise and fall in his own way, leaving only a standard musical biopic complete with the kind of “everyone instantly realizes this new sound is amazing” scene that was so brilliantly mocked in Walk Hard. Even the way the music itself is handled becomes a frustration. While plenty of terrific Four Seasons hits appear throughout the film—“Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” etc.—the context almost always requires the story to stop dead to present an actual performance by the group. While that might feel more natural than other “jukebox musicals” like Mamma Mia! that have the characters burst into song in the middle of their lives, it changes the energy of the storytelling, and draws attention to stretches of the narrative when music seems to disappear entirely. Most problematic, however, is the nature of the performances, which feel as though they’re being pitched at a live theater audience. The story overflows with broad characterizations—Tommy’s “fuggedaboudit” strutting; the flaming gay mannerisms of the band’s producer, Bob Crewe (Mike Doyle)—that might work on a stage, but start to feel shrill and overwrought when blown up with cinematic intimacy. Young won a Tony Award for originating Valli on Broadway, yet while he has a handle on the sense of loyalty that complicates his relationship with the volatile, fiscally irresponsible Tommy, he still gets stuck in scenes of domestic melodrama with his wife, Mary (Renée Marino, who also played her role on stage), that degenerate into awkward shouting matches. There’s an ironic moment in Jersey Boys when Frankie gets advice before a performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” explaining how he should perform for the camera rather than for the balcony. Eastwood never seems to give his own actors that same advice. He clearly loves the idea of filming a live performance of Jersey Boys for a movie theater audience—but by the time his cast takes a bow, it feels as though it wasn’t such a great idea. Jersey Boys opens at the Carmike 12 Fri., June 20. arts@missoulanews.com

[film] HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave full of mysteriously adorable wild dragons and something called a Dragon Rider. Standing up for what they believe in and the power of friendship ensues. Starring the voices of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Craig Ferguson. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.

OPENING THIS WEEK CITIZEN KOCH Oscar-winning directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin expose the money behind the Tea Party, unlimited corporate spending, enormously powerful people using everyday Joes like disposable playthings. Y’know, cheery, feel-good stuff. Not rated. Screening at the Roxy at 7:15 and 9:15 PM June 20-22 and 27-29.

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.

FINDING VIVIAN MAIER Filmmaker John Maloof searches for the backstory of a nanny whose 100,000 photos found after her death earned her a posthumous reputation as an amazing photographer. Not rated. Wilma.

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.

JERSEY BOYS Four dudes from a sketchy part of New Jersey get together, hone their falsetto and rise to become The Four Seasons. Starring John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda. Rated R. Carmike 12. (See Film.)

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.

THE NANCE A gay man hides his identity in the burlesque scene of 1930s New York, in this Broadway production starring Nathan Lane. Not rated. Screens at Carmike 12 Wed., June 25 at 7 PM.

STOP MAKING SENSE The widescreen remaster really comes in handy for viewing David Byrne’s kickass suit in this legendary 1984 Talking Heads concert film. Not rated. Screening at the Roxy June 20-21 at 7:15 and 9:15 PM.

SMOKE SIGNALS Thomas and Victor are two Native dudes on a road trip to claim Victor’s dead father’s belongings, in the ‘98 classic based on a Sherman Alexie short story. Starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams and Irene Bedard. Rated PG-13. Screening at the Roxy Thu., June 19 at 7 PM. WILD REVERENCE Chronicling the life and times of those pesky, elusive steelhead trout, who are facing severe decline and loss of habitat. Screening at the Top Hat Mon., June 23, at 8 PM, as part of the Big Sky Film Series. WINGS OF DESIRE Wim Wenders’ 1987 classic follows an angel who wants to become human, and winds up falling in love. (Let us not speak of the awful City of Angels remake with Nick Cage.) Starring Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin and Otto Sander. Rated PG-13. Screening at the Roxy Sun., June 22 at 7 PM.

THINK LIKE A MAN TOO The couples from 2012’s Think Like a Man are together and happily planning a romantic weekend in Vegas, but things go awry, as you might expect. Starring Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Rated PG-13.

The shadow knows. Finding Vivian Maier opens Friday at the Wilma.

multiple choice tests and stressful late-night essay writing. Lol, JK, they totally party it up, brah. Starring Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.

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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.

22 JUMP STREET Officers Schmidt and Jenko go “deep undercover” at a local college, which entails a lot of

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. 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. 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.

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. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and, ooh, James McAvoy as beardy young Xavier. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12. Capsule reviews by Kate Whittle. 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.

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Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm

(Breakfast ‘til Noon)

531 S. Higgins

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Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm

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photo by Ari LeVaux

Salad season by Ari LeVaux

SUSHI TUESDAYS 5pm to close • Reservations accepted.

Veggie options, too!

HAPPY HOUR 3-6PM M-F

“We’re creamy,” says Luci Brieger, a vegetable farmer, when I asked how she and her family were doing. “We’re having a creamy summer.” She said this knowing I’d called to discuss her salad dressing, which goes by the name “Creamy.” It was also understood that we were talking about something more because on that Victor farm, cream is a unit of goodness. Despite what its name suggests, Creamy contains no milk products. It began years ago as a modified Caesar dressing, and that vibe remains to this day in the romaine-based salad it most frequently adorns. But more than simply a salad dressing, Creamy is something of a mother sauce, akin to what hollandaise would be in a French kitchen. There are many uses for Creamy beyond salad, and many versions of Creamy. The Brieger kitchen runs with a brutal efficiency. Children are plucked from their games and put to work as garlic peelers and pea shellers. Recipes are altered in order to avoid needing to wash the blender. A constant game of cat-and-mouse goes on between Luci and the parade of kids, parents, farm help, visitors and other “random people” who, if the coast is clear, will cross the kitchen, open the fridge and scan for Creamy. “When they see leftover Creamy in the fridge, they put it on bread or other stuff, or dip stuff in it,” Brieger says. “I frown on that.” Here’s how to make your own: Creamy Ingredients: 2-4 cloves fresh garlic, mashed with salt. Brieger recommends a two-piece garlic smasher with spikes inside that you rotate between your palms. ½ teaspoon salt, used with garlic above ¼ cup of lemon juice and/or white vinegar 2 tsp grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup mayo (or Vegenaise, which Brieger and I both prefer) olive oil, as needed Combine the ingredients with a fork and add olive oil until the sauce reaches “the texture that pleases me,” as Brieger explained. Think ranch dressing. Season with additional salt if necessary. The amount of Creamy made by the above quantities will dress a salad of one large romaine (chopped), one medium cucumber (sliced), half a medium-sized sweet onion (sliced) and a half-cup fresh dill, chopped. Mix these ingredients and toss in Creamy. Portion onto plates, grind black pepper to taste on each portion, and serve.

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FLASH IN THE PAN

Brieger says that one of the high points of summer at the farm is a pea and mutton salad they make, as soon as the peas are ready to shell. “It’s the reason I grow shelling peas,” she admits. “I certainly don’t grow them for the customers. They just want snap peas.” Brieger’s pea and lamb salad is highly balanced. It’s built upon Brieger’s usual chopped romaine, dill and sliced onions and cucumbers. It also includes shelled peas and braised lamb, and is held together by a spicy version of Creamy that’s tweaked to counter the gaminess of the lamb. When Brieger makes it, she uses mutton. The tougher the meat, the better, provided you planned far-enough ahead to cook it soft. Braised slowly for hours, the connective tissue that crisscrosses tough cuts of meat will melt. The result is soft meat with a satisfying mouthfeel, thanks to the melted connected tissue. The most commonly available tough cut of lamb is shank, but shoulder, or any cut from an older sheep, can be used as well. Brown the meat for a few minutes, about six inches under the broiler, in a baking dish or cast-iron pan, stirring or turning frequently to prevent the brown from becoming a burn. When browned, set the oven heat to 300 degrees, and add a mixture of wine and water—enough to barely cover the meat. Add a bay leaf, sprinkles of salt and garlic powder, and cover, checking frequently, until it softens. Give about three hours to cook a shank. As it cooks, add additional liquid as necessary to keep the meat about half-submerged. Cook until the meat is soft enough to cut with a spoon, and let it cool to room temperature. When cool, pull the meat apart with your fingers, removing any bones and fat, until it’s in roughly square-inch chunks. Here’s how to make the modified Creamy for this salad: Creamy for lamb Ingredients: 2/3 cup of mayo 1/3 cup yogurt 3-6 cloves of shredded garlic 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 teaspoon curry powder ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of black pepper Prepare the same way as creamy. This will dress a salad of one large head romaine (chopped), one medium cucumber (sliced), and half of a medium-sized onion (sliced), a half-cup of chopped fresh dill, a halfpound of shelled peas, and a pound of braised sheep. Combine all salad ingredients except for the romaine with the modified Creamy. Then toss in the chopped lettuce.

[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 6/19 Big Brains Trivia 7-10 pm. Friday 6/20 Live Music with Larry Hirshberg 6-9 pm. Monday 6/23 Martini Mania $4 Martinis. Tuesday 6/24 Burger + Beer $8. Wednesday 6/25 $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-Sat 11am5pm. 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. $-$$

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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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SUSHI Not available for To-Go orders

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The Caipirinha HAPPIEST HOUR What you’re drinking: A Brazilian cocktail currently receiving a ton of attention as that country hosts the World Cup. We’ve seen it featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown,” ESPN’s soccer pre-game show and a zillion other places leading up to the tournament. What it is: Super easy to make. You need lime wedges, brown sugar or simple syrup, ice and a Brazilian spirit called cachaça. How to make it: Put one teaspoon of brown sugar or simple syrup into a rocks glass with four lime wedges. Muddle it like you mean it. Muddle it some more. Add ice. Pour in two shots of cachaça. Adjust to taste. What it tastes like: A fresh and fruity cocktail with enough of an earthy bite to keep us interested. Our first one turned out a little harsh, so we added a bit more sugar and made sure to do extra muddling. It was delicious. When we drank it: At a block party during the USA’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana. Since we won, it will be required at all future viewings (against Portugal on Sunday and Germany on June 26 and, hopefully, in the knockout rounds).

photo courtesy of Christian Horvat

What others said: “It made me want to put on a beaded bra and a headdress and dance like it was Carnival.” How we modified it: Want it even sweeter? Sugar the rim of your glass. Where to get what you need: Cachaça can be hard to find, but Grizzly Liquor, 110 West Spruce St., usually carries two brands. The cheaper 51 ($23), which we used, is currently out of stock, but Leblon ($31) is stil there. —Skylar Browning Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.

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.

HOME OF THE MARKER BURGER Two 1/3 lb patties + ham + your choice of cheese If that’s too much for you, check out our new burger menu!

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. $-$$ Pearl Cafe 231 East Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Dungeness Crab, Rabbit with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Snake River Farms Beef, Fresh Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Plonk 322 N Higgins 926-1791 www.plonkwine.com Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere. With an environment designed to engage the senses, the downtown establishment blends quality and creativity in an allencompassing dining experience. Described as an urban hot spot dropped into the heart of the Missoula Valley and lifestyle, Plonk embodies metropolitan personalities driven by Montana passions. Roxiberry Gourmet Frozen Yogurt Southgate Mall Across from Noodle Express 317.1814 • roxiberry.com Bringing Missoula gourmet, frozen yogurt, using the finest ingredients (no frozen mixes), to satisfy your intense cravings with our intense flavors. Our home-made blends offer healthy, nutritional profiles. We also offer smoothies, fresh-made waffle cones, and select baked goods (gluten-free choices available). Join Club Roxi for special offers. See us in-store or visit our website for information. $-$$ 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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Their hair is full of secrets. Bay area metal band Black Cobra plays the ZACC Thu., June 19, at 8 PM. $8/$6 in advance at totalfest.org.

THURSDAYJUNE19

825 W. Kent Ave. Thursdays, noon-1 PM. $40 for six classes/$9 drop-in.

The Missoula Osprey face off against the Great Falls Voyagers for the first athome game of the season in at Ogren Park. 7:05 PM. Visit missoulaosprey.com.

nightlife

Undo that keyboard hunchback with Lunch Re-Boot Yoga, a gentle practice with Mary Hanson. Learning Center at Red Willow,

The Intercultural Dialogue event with visiting Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows features Emiliano Respighi, Liana Sahakyan and Jean Bosco Abderamane, from Argentina, Armenia and the Central African Republic, respectively. Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 5-7 PM. Free,

with light refreshments served. Drummond artist Bill Ohrmann gets the long-deserved star treatment with a reception and release for the Joe Nickell’s book, Tainted Revelations: The Art of Bill Ohrmann. Missoula Art Museum. 5-8 PM, with reading at 7 PM. Joe and Vicki Price play finger-style and new blues tunes at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover.

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. Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free. Zeppo presents its old-school rhythm ‘n blues revue at Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave., from 6-8 PM. No cover. Richard Manning reads from Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization, which analyzes everything from tai chi to the Paleo diet to find an across-theboard approach to health. (I’m willing to bet that exercise and vegetables are somehow involved.) Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. W. 7 PM. (See Spotlight.) The Beans ‘n Joe show busts out the acoustic folk rock for the Top Hat dinner show. 7-9 PM. No cover. A farmer’s grip of musical types will be raging it up for the Cream of the Crop All-Star Jam at Sean Kelly’s, with performers including Tom Catmull, Bob Wire, Kristi Neumann, Ron Meisner, TIm Martin, Ryan Maynes, Victor Stampley and Ed Stalling—and by golly, that’s just the first act. 8 PM. No cover. Bay Area crushers Black Cobra slither on down to the ZACC, along with Swamp Ritual and Fallow. 8 PM. All ages. $8/$6 in advance at totalfest.org. Find the John Corbett look-alike of your dreams when Julie Bug and Northern Exposure play the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM. No cover. Aww yeah, let it all hang out when Chicago’s eight-piece funk outfit Fatbook plays the Palace, along with the Kung Fu Revival. 9 PM. $5. The banjo enthusiasts of Black Mountain Moan bring you hill-country blues to the Top Hat. 9:30 PM. 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. Boston alternative outfit Bent Knee plays the VFW, helping kick off the Slowglass residency along with Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts and Shramana. VFW. 10 PM. $5.

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FRIDAYJUNE20 The latest installment of DalyJazz features Eden Atwood on vocals, along with pianist Rob Tapper, Oakland bassist Josh Tower, drummer Eric Pers and Chuck Florence on saxophone. 240 Daly Avenue. 7 PM. $30, includes wine, cheese and light refreshments. RSVP to dalyjazz@gmail.com. Enjoy historic reenactments without having to resort to eating moccasins at the 25th annual Lewis and Clark Festival, June 2022 at Gibson Park in Great Falls. Includes demonstrations, exhibits, float trips and more. Visit lewisandclarkfoundation.org. Stevensville gets to toot its horn a bit with Western Heritage Days, which include the Chuck Wagon cook-off on Friday, parade on Saturday, historic tours and arts and crafts vendors throughout downtown, St. Mary’s Mission and Stevensville Museum. Check out mainstreetstevensville.com. The annual Big Sky Pride festival comes to Butte, America this year, for art exhibits, workshops, parties, 2 AM breakfasts, book discussions, and religious services, June 20-22. Parade and rally is at 11 AM on June 21. Visit bigskypride.com.

Score sweet deals on clothes, baby stuff, toys, furniture and housewares at the World Famous Annual Yard Sale at Mountain Home Montana, 2606 South Ave., across from Community Hospital. 9 AM-6 PM on June 20 and 9 AM-3 PM on June 21. Proceeds benefit this home for at-risk young mothers.

nightlife Chilluns can play while Mom and Pop get their whiskey on with Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat, 68 PM. No cover. June 20 features Andrea Harsell. Bring your buddies for the 45plus Singles of Missoula barbecue at Bonner Park, either under the canopy at the north end or by the band shell. 6:30-8:30 PM. Bring your own beverage and a side dish, they provide “chicken or some such charred animal flesh.” Call 2512616 with any questions. Strut whatever stuff you got to possibly win a custom-built geetar, Rattlesnake Cable Co. cables or time at Black National Recording Studio at the Total Talent Show. Or just sit back and watch the sparks. 1301 Scott St., left through the Zip Bev. parking lot. Registration at 7 PM, show at 8. Proceeds benefit Total Fest XIII. Your paramour will appreciate your thriftiness at the Cheap Date

THE LAST BEST SOLSTICE {ART ON THE RIVER} JUNE 21 - CARAS PARK

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born free In Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization, Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey teams up with award-winning journalist Richard Manning, who reads at Shakespeare and Co. on June 19. Go Wild’s basic idea is that while civilization has changed our lives enormously in the last few thousand years, our physiology hasn’t adapted much since Homo sapiens emerged from Africa 40,000 years or so. It’s 3008, and our bodies are so two-thousand-late, to paraphrase the Black Eyed Peas. WHO: Helena-based author Richard Manning WHAT: Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization WHEN: Thu., June 19, at 7 PM WHERE: Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. HOW MUCH: Free

Go Wild begins with some heady contemplation of how happiness and physical health are linked, in an educated tone that fluidly moves between topics. “Happiness is greatly dependent on our biological well-being,” begins the introduction, “...But more important, the way we live is a clear and long-standing set of violations of the rules of human well-being, and it’s making us sick.” A few pages later, a discus-

Night, where the Missoula Public Library screens a free, recently released motion picture. Plus, Civitella Espresso Bar opens up to serve tasty treats and drinks. Doors open at 6:45 PM and close at 7:15. Enter from the Front Street side of the building. Free. Cut a rug when the Golden Age Club hosts dancing and live music 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 com-

sion of the benefits of endurance running and the utility of the human gluteus maximus ensues. Manning and Ratey take a thorough approach in examining an array of studies on afflictions like ADD, anxiety, depression and heart disease. It shouldn’t be much of a spoiler alert to find that Go Wild’s main proposal is that fresh air, regular exercise, unprocessed food, sleeping well and engaging in a close-knit community can make a huge difference in one’s happiness and longevity. Mind you, Manning and Ratey’s broad approach leaves plenty to be critiqued. I take issue with their enthusiasm for paleo and reduced-carb diets—100 percent of studies indicate that you can pry my craft beer and homemade bread out of my cold, dead hands. Nonetheless, for anyone trying to find their own balanced lifestyle, Go Wild might hold some of the answers.

edy 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. Cozy on up to a cutie when I’ll House You brings DJs Kris Moon and buddies DuFresh, C Gerb, Mike Stolin and Hotpantz to the Badlander. 9 PM. No cover. Minnesota fella Tanner Brethorst banjos the folk out at the Palace, along with Sam N’ Eye. 9

—Kate Whittle PM. No cover. Remember, ‘tis not the best dancer, but the less self-conscious and most considerate one that wins a lady’s heart. Now go forth and get lucky when Russ Nasset and the Revelators play the Union Club. 9:30 PM. No cover. Raise that PBR in tribute when Corporate Defiance rocks out at the Dark Horse, 1805 Regent. 9:30 PM. No cover. Country and rock go hand-inhand when Mark Duboise and Crossroads play the Sunrise Saloon, 9:30 PM. No cover.

[calendar] Find out that there’s more to life than being ridiculously good-looking when Aaron Traylor hosts the Top-40 dance night Zoolander at the Badlander. 10 PM. No cover, plus Montana Moonshine drink specials. Hoof it on down to the Top Hat when Jonathan Warren and the Billygoats play “progressive psychobilly folkgrass” at 10 PM. No cover. (See Music.)

SATURDAYJUNE21 A slew of summery activities are on tap for the Camp Daze festival fundraiser, which features a barbecue, games, music from J. Sherri and Javier Ryan, yard sale and birthday party for Mikki from Needlecraft. Northside Park, corner of Worden and Cooley. Noon. Donations requested. Run free at the monthly dance at the American Legion Hall, 825 Ronan St., with tunes from the Wild Coyote Band. 7-11 PM. $7. Call 240-9617 to learn more. 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 annual Big Sky Pride festival comes to Butte, America this year, for art exhibits, workshops, parties, 2 AM breakfasts, book discussions, and religious services, June 20-22. Parade and rally is at 11 AM on June 21. Visit bigskypride.com. Take a weekend to honor the world’s oldest profession when the Bale of Hay Saloon celebrates Brothel Days June 21-22 in Virginia City. Check out baleofhaysaloon.com. It’ll be a midsummer night’s dream at the Last Best Solstice: Art on the River, an all-day celebration wherein artists spend the day creating art in Caras Park, followed by auctions of the finished works and a party from 5-10 PM with food, drinks and bands like The Whizpops! and Captain Wilson Conspiracy. Check out missoula cultural.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. Prime people-watching is available for the Missoula People’s Market, which features all kindsa arts and crafts and tasty treats on the street at E. Pine and Higgins. Saturday mornings through September. Score sweet deals on clothes, baby stuff, toys, furniture and housewares at the World Famous Annual Yard Sale at Mountain

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Tom Catmull and many others play Sean Kelly’s Cream of the Crop bash Thu., June 19, at 8 PM. No cover.

Home Montana, 2606 South Ave., across from Community Hospital. 9 AM-6 PM on June 20 and 9 AM-3 PM on June 21. Proceeds benefit this nonprofit home for at-risk young mothers. The Nature of ART Festival, featuring Monte Dolack, kicks off with an art show and sale at the Seeley Lake Community Hall on June 21 from 10 AM-2 PM, followed by dinner and film screenings at 5:30 PM. June 22 features a plein air painting session at Holland Lake Lodge from 2-5 PM, and dinner by the lake at 6 PM. For info visit alpineartisans.org. Help plant seeds of peace with the flower planting volunteer events at the Ewam Garden of 1,000 Buddhas, from 10 AM-5 PM on May 31 and June 14, 21. Monetary donations and gardening help are both needed. Visit ewambuddhagarden.org to learn more. Young-adult author Teri Brown reads from historic fiction works like Born of Illusion and Read My Lips at Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 10:30 AM-noon. Unleash the creativity within at Art on Tap, a social instructor-led painting class where you’ll go from canvas to complete artwork. Ten Spoon Vineyard, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 12:30-3 PM. $36. Check out artontapmissoula.com.

Missoula’s “favorite international arms dealer” parties down in honor of Solstice and six years of crafting cleavers for the undead. Zombie Tools, 1909 Wyoming St., No. 8. Shop tours and demos start at 3 PM, tunes at 7 PM.

nightlife Frederico Brothers foster general frivolity with tunes at Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave., from 6-8 PM. No cover. You don’t cuddle with singersongwriter Max Hay. You strap yourself in and feel the Gs. Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover. Singer-songwriter Aran Buzzas graces the Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, with folky tunes from 6-8:30 PM. No cover. Philipsburg hosts its annual Solstice social soiree, the Paseo, where businesses open their doors for evening celebrating from 7 PM til dark, plus live music outside from Latin jazz group Cocinando and the Butte jazz ensemble Platinum. Free. 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. 2for-1 Absolut drinks. Now free. Aaron Watson presents tunes he wrote with “Jesus on one shoul-

der and the ghost of Waylon on the other” at the Top Hat. 9 PM. $15/$12 in advance, 18-plus. Portland space poppers Grandhorse play the Palace, along with Dedere and Boys. 9 PM. No cover. Country and rock go hand-inhand when Mark Duboise and Crossroads play the Sunrise Saloon, 9:30 PM. No cover. Have a purr-fectly decadent evening when Bozeman’s Panther Car, along with Missoula’s FUULS, Wrinkles and Catamount, play the VFW. 10 PM. $3/$6 for ages 18-20.

SUNDAYJUNE22 America’s SUPER Ms. Pageant celebrates strong, intelligent women while advocating for seatbelt use. Hamilton Performing Arts Center. 7 PM. Visit americassuperpageant.com. The annual Big Sky Pride festival comes to Butte, America this year, for art exhibits, workshops, parties, 2 AM breakfasts, book discussions, and religious services, June 20-22. Parade and rally is at 11 AM on June 21. Visit bigskypride.com. The first ever Farm Hack features workshops on blacksmithing, welding

and MacGyvering bike parts into useful stuff. 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, lunch included, at Bad Goat Forest Products. $30. Learn more and register at MissoulaCFAC.org. (See Agenda.) The Nature of ART Festival, featuring Monte Dolack, kicks off with an art show and sale at the Seeley Lake Community Hall on June 21 from 10 AM-2 PM, followed by dinner and film screenings at 5:30 PM. June 22 features a plein air painting session at Holland Lake Lodge from 2-5 PM, and dinner by the lake at 6 PM. For info visit alpineartisans.org. Corvallis author Wendy Ervin reads and signs her latest, The Predator and Boo Boo, at the Five Valley Kennel Club, 1101 South Avenue W. 10 AM-4 PM. The Five Valley Accordion Association gets all keyed up at the Sunrise Saloon, 1-5 PM. $4/$3 for members. Call 240-9617 for info. The Crown Summer Guitar Celebration features nimble-fingered picker “Zen Cowboy” Chuck Pyle and the John Floridis Trio at the BruMar Estate, 29048 Broken Leg Road off Highway 83 near Bigfork. Gates at 3 PM, show at 4. $10 suggested donation.

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[calendar] 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. Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free pub trivia, which takes place every Tuesday at 8 PM. Final edition is June 24. The Frederico Brothers team up to rock the folk out at the Top Hat at 8 PM. No cover. (Trivia answer: The Island of Sodor is a totalitarian dystopia. Google it, srsly.) Singer-songwriter gal Maiah Wynne plays acoustic originals with a sprinkling of covers at the Badlander. 9 PM. No cover.

WEDNESDAYJUNE25 In honor of the 100th anniversary of the county courthouse’s Edgar Paxson Murals, eight of the paintings are on display for a special reception (with cake!) at Missoula Art Museum. Noon-3 PM.

Dusk dreams. Painter M. Scott Miller is one of the featured artists for the Last Best Solstice plein air painting event, auction and party at Caras Park, Sat., June 21, from 5-10 PM. Visit missoulacultural.org.

Max Hay plays tunes at Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave., from 5-7 PM. No cover. Bob Wills is still the king of Western swing, but our very own Western Union is looking to commit some regicide and make some fine old Western swing tunes for you all to dance by at the Missoula Winery, 5646 Harrier Way. 6 PM. $5. 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.

MONDAYJUNE23 Grab that ol’ trombone and head on over to Sentinel High School’s band room, where the Missoula City Band rehearses from 7-9 PM to practice before the Wednesday concert at Bonner Park. Call 728-2400, ext. 7041. King Buzzo (aka Buzz Osborne from the Melvins) plays molk (aka not just folk, not just metal) for his solo acoustic tour at the Palace. Doors at 8 PM, show at 8. $17/$15 in advance at Rockin Rudy’s and jadepresents.com. (See Music.) 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. New Zealand duo The Renderers present psychedelic weirdness at the ZACC, along with Californiabased singer Artemis. 7 PM. $5-$10 suggested donation. Dick Skultin and Chuck Hurt party down with accordion and guitar at the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave., from 7-10 PM. No cover. Open mic at the VFW, 245 W. Main St., seems like a fine idea, especially with 2-for-1 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. To tantalize those neurons, here’s a trivia question: A popular theory spread through the Internet holds that the world of Thomas the Tank Engine is what? Find answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.

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TUESDAYJUNE24 The Bat Honey puppeteers present Spacebacon: A Puppet Rock Opera For All Ages as part of the summer reading program at Missoula Public Library. 2 PM. Free. Susie Risho and Melissa Madsen host Old and Young Together: Museum Exploration, where kids ages 6-12 and their grandparents/mentors can get a tour of the museum and art vault, and make art afterward. Missoula Art Museum, June 24-25, from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Call 243-2905 to register. Brianna Randall and other expecting mamas host a Prenatal Strengthen and Stretch Class that combines yoga and toning exercises. Oula Studio, 1900 W. Broadway Suite E, Tuesdays through July 8 from 10:45-11:45 AM. $7. Bring a yoga mat. It’ll be more fun than a barrel of you-know-what when the Children’s Story Time features Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. Barnes and Noble. 5 PM. 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.

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 two-step and 8 PM country cha-cha. 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. Photog Peter Read Miller, a longtime Sports Illustrated staffer, lectures about 35 years of covering more Olympics and Super Bowls than you can shake a stick at. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 79:30 PM. Free. Move in the right direction when landscape architect and poet Luc Phinney reads from his latest, Compass, at Shakespeare and Co. 103 S. Third St. W. 7 PM.

Feel the grass between your toes, breeze in your hair and tunes in your ears at the Missoula City Band concerts, in Bonner Park every Wednesday at 8 PM. Free. June 25 features the UM Music Camp faculty soloists. 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. Susie Risho and Melissa Madsen host Old and Young Together: Museum Exploration, where kids ages 6-12 and their grandparents/mentors can get a tour of the museum and art vault, and make art afterward. Missoula Art Museum, June 24-25, from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Call 243-2905 to register. Hold all my calls, Sally, for I’m stepping down to Caras Park for Out to Lunch, which runs from 11 AM-2 PM on Wednesdays with live local music and all manner of tasty things served out of food trucks. Yoga for Round Bodies with Leslie Burgess tailors to bigger folks who want to start yoga-ing. Learning Center at Red Willow, Wednesdays from noon-1:15 PM. Doctor’s release required. $80 for eight-week series. Brianna Randall and other expecting mamas host a Prenatal Strengthen and Stretch Class that combines yoga and toning exercises. Downtown Dance Collective, Wednesdays through July 2 from 4-5 PM. $35 for four classes/$25 for members. Bring a yoga mat.

[calendar] 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.

The Empty Bowls, Full Souls fundraiser presents a Two Sisterscatered meal in a handcrafted bowl, plus speakers and music at the Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 6-8 PM. $30, registration required in advance. Call 549-0543. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank.

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.

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. Be a doll and hand me the ether when Brian Kevin reads from The Footloose American: Following the Hunter S. Thompson Trail across South America. Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 7 PM.

It’s your last chance to check out tasty artwork from esteemed folks like Karen Rice, Edgar Smith, Peter Keefer, Bev Beck Glueckert, Stephen Glueckert, Kathleen Herlihy-Paoli and Cathryn Mallory at the Saltmine 2014: New Works group show at Montana Art and Framing, 709 Ronan St. Closing reception from 5-7 PM. (See Arts.)

The one and only Slide Brothers, Masters of the Sacred Steel, prove their mettle with metal at the Top Hat. 8 PM. $10. 18-plus.

Everybody wins, just some more than others, at the Summer Bingo Night fundraiser for the YWCA. Wingate Missoula, 5252 Airway Blvd. 6-9 PM. Register in advance by mailing a $50 check made out to the YWCA to Dierdre Flaherty, PO Box 1689, Missoula MT 59806, with “Bingo” in the memo line.

It’s all right to call ‘em circus freaks when Portland’s Wanderlust Circus brings acrobatics, gymnastics and “hijinks” to the Missoula Winery, along with Missoula’s Moksha Aerial Studio. 8 PM. All ages. $12 at mokshaaerialstudio.com/?page_id=391.

Local DJs deliver tunes and libations at Milkcrate Wednesday down in the Palace. 9 PM. No cover. Stay on target when Seattle’s Jefferson Death Star plays the VFW, along with Buddy “I’m Wolverine” Jackson and Cat Heaven. 10 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-20. (See Music.)

THURSDAYJUNE26 Bellingham folk singer Dana Lyons rolls into town on the Crude Awakening Oil Train Tour, with an upbeat, humorous take on environmental issues. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, or have some cash ready for the Family Meal truck. Ten Spoon Vineyard, I bet you wood be stoked to see the sights at Libby Logger Days, a community celebration with beer garden, logging competitions and Bull and Bullette of the Woods. June 26-29. Visit loggerdays.org. 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.

high-flying A description of Portland’s Wanderlust Circus begins, “The ways of the Circus are older than the nightclubs, older than the banks, older than the cities. These most ancient of performative traditions have always existed just slightly to the left of the Mundane World.” That’s fairly accurate, too. While historians disagree on exactly when and where circuses began, the idea of performing groups entertaining the public dates back at least as far as the Romans. Circuses as we think of them originated in the 18th century, when a British cavalry officer named Philip Astley brought together acrobats, clowns and trick horse riding under one roof. When we think of a circus today, we might consider Barnum and Bailey or the Cirque du Soleil. But WHAT: Wanderlust Circus and Moksha Aerial Studio WHEN: Wed., June 25, at 8 PM WHERE: Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier St. HOW MUCH: $12 in advance MORE INFO: mokshaaerialstudio.com/

plenty of smaller troupes are still celebrating the talents of limber folks who decided to “run away and join the circus.” Based in Portland, the Wanderlust Circus has toured throughout the country for eight seasons, aiming to remake itself in the “funhouse mirror image of the 21st century.” Acrobats, balancers, stilt dancers, trick ropers, jugglers and yes, clowns are all part of the Wanderlust Circus, which

makes its only Missoula visit this year on June 25 to the Missoula Winery. If their acrobatic feats inspire you to soar to new heights, Missoula’s Moksha Aerial Studio, also performing June 25, provides a place for local acrobats to get their high-flying feats on. The word “moksha,” according to its site, means “freedom from the world of ordinary experience.” That sounds like the perfect description of a circus to me. —Kate Whittle

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Dignified and old. Jonathan Richman plays the ZACC Thu., June 26, at 7 PM. $15. Tickets at Rockin Rudy’s or 1111presents.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.

nightlife Make a wave when Tom Catmull’s Radio Static plays Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave., from 5-8 PM. No cover. 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. Sip in a sultry manner when the Joan Zen Jazz quartet plays the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6-8:30 PM. No cover. You don’t have to be a time lord or a doctor to check out the Missoula Time Bank, in which members exchange skills and services instead of money. Orientations at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center on the fourth Thursdays of the month. 7 PM. RSVP required at info@missoulatimebank.org. Check out missoulatimebank.org. There’s fun in store for the whole family with the Vaudeville Variety Show at the Opera House in Philipsburg, opening tonight and showing on weekends through Aug. 30. Visit operahousetheatre.com for dates and times. Smith Henderson reads from his hefty new novel Fourth of July Creek at Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. 6 PM. (See Books.) Modern Lovers legend and Farelly brothers buddy Jonathan Richman plays

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the ZACC, with Tommy Larkins on drums, at 7 PM. $15. Advance tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and 1111presents.com. Venerated country fella Sammy Kershaw plays the Top Hat, along with Shane Clouse. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $27/$23 in advance at tophatlounge.com. Cut loose when the Wild Coyote Band plays dancin’ tunes at the Sunrise Saloon, corner of Strand and Regent. 9 PM. Missoula heavies Shramana rawk out at the Palace, along with Czar, Faus and Arctodus. 9 PM. No cover. 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. Slowglass gets all turnt up for its final residency, this time with very special guests Wooden Indian Burial Ground, Erica Freas (RVIVR) and Spoonboy (Max Levine Ensemble) plus The Hasslers and Lymph Gnomes (excellent band name). VFW. 10 PM. $5/$8 for ages 18-20. Train in vain. 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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MOUNTAIN HIGH

t’s late June, and for a certain portion of mountain biking enthusiasts, that means one thing: it’s time for annual Missoula XC mountain bike races out at Marshall Mountain, out past East Missoula on Marshall Canyon Road. This official USA Cycling event features the cream of the crop when it comes to elite mountain biking; former American and Canadian Olympians often turn up to compete on the 5 km course that features steep climbs, gap jumps and bermed corners. This year features the Junior World Cup XCO race, one of two in North America this year. Missoula is usually well-represented by local folks, and there’s a modified course option for beginners who are racing for the first time. In case you haven’t

been prepping to go head-to-head with Olympians, spectators can always just hang out and watch the action for free. Or catch it online: eight cameras will be mounted along the course, and you can tune in at velonews.com or missoulaxc.org when race announcers Shaun Radley and Anne Tyler begin broadcasting coverage five minutes before the elite women’s and men’s races on Saturday. —Kate Whittle The fourth annual Missoula XC presents gnarly climbs and technical riding at Marshall Mountain Ski Area, June 18-22, spotlighting the UCI Elite women’s races on June 21 at 4 PM and men’s at 7 PM. Free to watch. Visit missoulaxc.org.

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THURSDAY JUNE 19 Let age and treachery outwit youth and beauty at the Montana Senior Olympics Summer Games, June 19-21 in Great Falls. Features 15 sports, including basketball, cycling, golf, racewalk, tennis, bowling, swimming and road race. Visit montanaseniorolympics.org for a full schedule of events.

SATURDAY JUNE 21 The two-day Blackfoot River Challenge dives in with clinics and contests in canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, all to support the Missoula Food Bank. Visit blackfootriver challenge.blogspot.com.

The Five Valleys Audubon Society has hatched a plan for a Beginning Birder Walk at the Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge outside Stevensville, where you’ll learn basic binocular and field guide use. Meet at the refuge headquarters at 10 AM for a 2-hour trip with minimal walking, family friendly. Call Terry at 214-1194 to learn more. The annual Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic led by Stacy Jennings’ Fly Fishing Schools includes instruction for beginners and experienced anglers, plus lunch catered by Two Sisters and Simms vendors. 10 AM-3 PM at Frenchtown Pond. $75. Proceeds benefit the YWCA GUTS program for girls.

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Mountain bird enthusiasts are flocking to the Five Valleys Audubon trip to Georgetown Lake. Meet at the UM field house parking lot at 6:30 AM to carpool, or the Lodgepole Campground at the lake at 8:15 AM. Return to Missoula around 4:30 PM. Call Terry for more info at 214-1194.

Ladies, get on your bikes and ride for the Femme/Velo, the only all-women’s 100km cycling sport in Montana. 10 AM-8 PM, with pre-ride breakfast and post-ride party at Bitter Root Brewery. $75, includes a wool jersey for the first 25 to register. Visit femmevelous.com for more info.

They won’t see us waving from such great heights at the Wulfman’s Continental Divide Trail 14K, a singletrack, point-to-point race from Homestake Pass to Pipestone Pass through BeaverheadDeerlodge National Forest. Cruise over to buttespissandmoanrunners.com.

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Missoulians on Bicycles host a Garnet Ghost Town Appreciation ride, which leaves from Eastgate Center at 8 AM for a 60-mile trip out to visit the ghost town. Check out missoulabike.org.

Cyclists of a certain age are welcome to the Singles of Missoula Tuesday evening summer bike rides, where you’ll meet behind Conlin’s Furniture near 1600 S. North St. W. to ride the bike trail and possible get ice cream. Call 251-2616 for info.

The Potomac Pioneer fundraiser includes an 11-mile and 6-mile trail run, all to support the new Potomac school athletic field. $30 for day-of registration, race starts at 9 AM. Check out sites.google.com/site/pioneerfestivalruns. Come on in, the water’s fine at the two-day Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking clinic with the Zoo Town Surfers on the Blackfoot River and Clark Fork. $200, includes equipment. Check out zootownsurfers.com.

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.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 The Clark Fork Coalition’s walk ‘n talk meets at Silver Park at noon to chat about new 2014 rules for floating the Blackfoot, plans for Milltown State Park and tours the new park. Visit clarkfork.org to learn more. calendar@missoulanews.com

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To paraphrase something the PEAS farm’s Josh Slotnick once said, farming is mostly fixing stuff. I can believe it since every summer my dad fights with his secondhand tractors, baler and swather to get hay cut and baled. When a 1940s-era baler quits on you, there’s no dealership to take it to. You get creative real fast. (Pro tip: keep a second crappy baler around to harvest for parts.) If you’re a farmer—or perhaps the type who aims to have a couple acres to plant and tinker with—the first-ever Farm Hack workshop features a day of lessons on stuff that they don’t teach in school very much anymore. The workshop, presented by the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, MSU Extension, National Center for Appropriate Technology, AERO, Home Resource and others, includes lessons on DIY blacksmithing, welding and reducing equipment costs by MacGyvering old bike parts into useful stuff. (Plus, there’s lunch provided by Burns Street Bistro and

beer and pizza at the end of the day.) The hip terms like “hacking” and “DIY” might change, but knowing how to deal with a problem yourself is a timeless skill. —Kate Whittle The first ever Farm Hack features workshops on blacksmithing, welding and bike part recycling at Bad Goat Forest Products Sun., June 22, from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. $30, lunch included. Learn more at MissoulaCFAC.org. Registration closes on Thu., June 19.

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Monday, July 7th Topics will include: -Introduction to current laws & regulations -Essential paperwork needed to become a provider -How to grow with soil and with hydroponics

Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free.

FRIDAY JUNE 20 Score sweet deals on clothes, baby stuff, toys, furniture and housewares at the World Famous Annual Yard Sale at Mountain Home Montana, 2606 South Ave., across from Community Hospital. 9 AM-6 PM on June 20 and 9 AM-3 PM on June 21. Proceeds benefit this nonprofit home for at-risk young mothers.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 Everybody wins, just some more than others, at the Summer Bingo Night fundraiser for the YWCA. Wingate Missoula, 5252 Airway Blvd. 6-9 PM. Register in advance by mailing a $50 check made out to the YWCA to Dierdre Flaherty, PO Box 1689, Missoula MT 59806, with “Bingo” in the memo line. The Empty Bowls, Full Souls fundraiser presents a Two Sisters-catered meal in a handcrafted bowl, plus speakers and music at the Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive. 6-8 PM. $30, registration required in advance. Call 549-0543. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank.

THURSDAY JUNE 26 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. 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. You don’t have to be a time lord or a doctor to check out the Missoula Time Bank, in which members exchange skills and services instead of money. Orientations at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center on the fourth Thursdays of the month. 7 PM. RSVP required at info@missoulatimebank.org. Check out missoulatimebank.org.

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.

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 LAVENDER• Lavender is a shorthaired, female black cat. She loves to be brushed and be held. Lavender is very easy-going and would be a great companion to any home. She has been at the shelter far too long and deserves a great home. HENRY•Henry is a medium-haired, brown tabby and white male cat. We can tell he has had a hard life so far due to his scruffy coat and scrapes on his face. Henry loves to be brushed and will climb in your lap to make it easier to do so. With a great home who will cherish him, Henry will soon be a gorgeous cat. He just needs some TLC.

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KIRBY•Kirby is a male shepherd mix. He is a medium sized dog with lots of personality. He would do best in a home where he is the only dog. Kirby will keep you active due his high energy level. If you are looking for a running buddy, look no further.

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These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 MISSY & YODA• Missy & Yoda are six-year-old sibling bobtail cats, who love people and each other. Missy enjoys chatting and snuggling, and Yoda is a goofball who likes to play with toys. Two cats are better than one, and Missy and Yoda are a great pair!

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CHEWBACCA• Chewbacca is a nineyear-old tiger, who likes to snooze on the couch, chat with his people, and play with string. Sounds like a pretty great cat! He'd prefer be the only pet in his new home, and he likes to stay inside - so he can be near his people. During the month of June, Chewie's adoption fee is waived when adopters make a donation to the Cat Corner!

JANE JETSON•Jane Jetson is a very special kitty. She came to HSWM with two nursing kittens - and a serious medical condition. Thanks to the ASPCA's Lil' Bib fund, she received the surgery she needed, and is on the mend! This beautiful three-yearold Siamese mix is a sweet, brave girl, and deserves the best home ever.

CAMILLE• Camille is a two-year-old, long-haired tortoiseshell beauty. Unlike some other torties, she is very affectionate and friendly! She loves being petted and having her belly rubbed. Sound like the perfect kitty for you? Come meet her during Adopt-a-Cat month!

EMMA•Emma is a lovely 7-year-old Manx kitty, who just wants a cozy home and a person to be her buddy. She loves being snuggled and having her belly rubbed. Don't forget that June is Adopt-aCat month, and adoption fees are waived in exchange for donations to the Cat Corner Spruce-Up Fund!

RJ• RJ is a sweet 12-year-old girl, with gorgeous markings and slightly crossed eyes - which are very endearing! She's a friendly, social snuggle bug who likes everyone, including kids. She also really loves her sister, Furry, who is also awaiting a new home. Come meet them both!

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ADVICE GODDESS By Amy Alkon Are We Having Fund Yet? I'm a single mother with a 12-year-old son. Four years ago, when my boyfriend fell in love with me, he would buy me clothes and jewelry. He also promised to build a house for my son and me to live in. (We can't live with him, because he repairs motorcycles from home and it's loud day and night.) Well, he is building the house but now says it's for his mother—a woman living perfectly fine on her monthly Social Security checks. I work six days a week and still have trouble making ends meet, despite my boyfriend's giving me $400 to $500 a month. He keeps making promises that get me excited and make me want to stick around, like that he'll take me to Hawaii one day. I love him, but I fantasize about having a boyfriend I could live with so he could help me with the rent and bills —Conflicted We all dream of finding that special someone to pay the cable bill. There's looking for love, and there's looking for some man to take over where Daddy left off on your allowance. You do say you love this guy—well, somewhere in there, between all the grumbling over money, clothes, jewelry, trips, and elderly moms getting houses. Compare your kind of love with my favorite definition, by sci-fi writer Robert Heinlein: "Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." This implies a level of effort—beyond waiting around, frowning, with your hand out, for that other person to slap a handful of $100s into it. The truth is, money actually can buy happiness, because the possibility of having real love starts with not having to choose boyfriends according to which provides the best financial aid package. Monetary independence would also allow you to have higher standards for a partner than you can now. Though no man owes you a home or a trip to Hawaii (are you dating a man or a game show?), promises should mean something. You wouldn't have to stick around to see which promise your boyfriend breaks next if you could go to the ATM and get a stack of your own money (instead of what the ATM probably spits out now—increasingly rude receipts: "Cash? Are you nuts, lady? You're more overdrawn than Greece"). Consider taking steps to become independent, like living a more "European" existence. (Europeans seem content with

far smaller living spaces, fewer appliances, and not living life as a mad dash to get the next shiny new whatever.) You could get a roommate or move in with one— perhaps some other single mom whose values you seem to share. And you could figure out and work on ways to improve your earning power. It won't be easy street, but it should eventually prove far more satisfying than sitting around feeling cheated out of a house and resenting some old lady (already living the high life on her Social Security checks!) for not reusing more of her teabags.

JERK STOPPAGE What's with a man who fathered three children with three different women but never married any of them? He always cheats on girlfriends and then just moves on to the next. Sadly, I was the most recent. By the time I learned how he operates, I was very much in love with him. I told him he'll end up a sad old man with no one to care for him, but he still won't work on our problems; he just left and is now with some new woman. When does he pay the piper? — Still in Love with Him & Hating That Unfortunately, "paying the piper" is just a metaphor, out of a folk tale about a town with a rat infestation and a mayor who tried to stiff the medieval cousin of the Orkin Man. As for your rat problem, the state may make this guy pay child support, but they can't make him come back and talk about his feelings. You say you love the guy. But you don't. You love who he pretended to be, like in one of those movies where Mr. Wonderful's face finally falls off, revealing the creepy space alien underneath. You've now seen the creep. Focus on that, and use it to avoid being fooled again. Even the cleverest deceiver will have little truths that leak out— behaviors that don't match their words. We're prone to focus on the good things about a person, but it's essential to also look for the bad. It's the bad stuff that leaves you filled with longing—for your boyfriend to be thrown in somebody's trunk, tried for crimes against womankind, and sentenced to spend the rest of his life being belittled on national TV by Dr. Phil.

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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! www.OneWorldCenter.org (269) 591-0518 info@OneWorldCenter.org Africa, Brazil Work/Study! Change the lives of others while creating a sustainable future. 6, 9, 18 month programs available. Apply today! HYPERLINK “http://www.oneworldcenter.org” www.OneWorldCenter.org (269) 591-0518 info@OneWorldCenter.org HOUSEKEEPER Employer is seeking full-time HOUSEKEEPER for a nationally known hotel in Missoula. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and background check. Looking for candidates that are enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy interacting with people. DUTIES: Include vacuuming, changing bedding and toweling, cleaning bathroom fixtures, emptying wastebaskets, and other cleanup as required. DAYS/SHIFTS: Varies. WAGE: $8.00. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula .com. Job# 10056173 LINE COOK Employer is seeking full-time line cook for nationally known new hotel in Missoula. Duties include prepping and preparing meals for lunch, dinner, and conferences and banquets. Work days and shifts may vary. Rate of pay is $8 $9/hour depending on experience. Looking for candidates that work well in a fast paced environment and work well with co-workers. // ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Will be standing, reaching, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting & carrying & working around heated surfaces. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: em-

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PROFESSIONAL A D M I N I S T R AT O R MISSOULA ASSESSMENT CENTER Five or more years of job related work experience as well as a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered. This position requires knowledge of management concepts and the corrections system. Knowledge of youth and adult offender laws, regulations, and treatment practices also preferred. This position monitors and participates in contract negotiations, services, personnel, and medical evaluation services. The MASC program provides administrative management, oversight, and assessments for treatment, placement, programming, community correctional facility options, and offender movement. The program is located within the Missoula County correctional facility which provides security services. Successfully applicant will be subject to: Criminal History Background

and Driving Record Check. $20.43 - $25.54 Hourly. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10055996 Wanted: Advancement Director Blue Mountain Clinic has an opening for a full-time Advancement Director! The person in this position has overall responsibility for Blue Mountain Clinicís event management, grant/donor cultivation and maintenance, educational outreach /advocacy programs, marketing, and external communications including: newsletters, website content, and public speaking. The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in non-profit organizational work, event and database management, donor relations, and written communications. Must be pro-choice. Salary range to start is low to mid-30K a year depending on experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Annie Hansen at annie@bluemountainclinic.org or to 610 N. California St. Missoula, MT 59802. CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or psychology, or directly-related degree. Two years of social services work experience, or directly-related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations. Other combinations of directly related education and experience maybe considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required. Child protection work experience preferred. Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples is highly preferred. This position provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to assure safety, permanency, and well-being for children who

are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment. Successful applicant will be subject to: Criminal History Background and Driving Record Check. $16.68 - $20.85 Hourly. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10056008 CHILD SUPPORT INVESTIGATOR Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, sociology, or related field. Two years child support, general investigative or relevant collections experience. Child support enforcement experience highly preferred. Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Child Support Investigator maintains a complex caseload (up to 500 cases) and provides state administered child support services. The major duties include: Enforcement of Administrative and Judicial Child Support Orders, Financial and Medical Obligations, Paternity Establishment for Children born Out-of-Wedlock, Data/Documentation Confidentiality, and other duties. Successful applicant will be subject to: Criminal History Background Check. $18.73 - $23.41 Hourly. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula .com. Job# 10056004 Director of Development Adventure Cycling Association seeks an energetic, well-organized, and goal-oriented person to serve as our leader on development and fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to grow the resource base for North Americaís largest bicycling membership group, at a time when our members and donors are becoming more supportive than ever of Adventure Cyclingís mission and project work. We seek a team player who loves to raise (and help others raise) financial resources for good

EMPLOYMENT causes ñ in our case, bicycling and bicycle travel. The position is based at Adventure Cycling’s headquarters in beautiful and bike-friendly Missoula, Montana.Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample directly to Adventure Cycling, c/o Sheila Snyder, Chief Operations Officer, P.O. Box 8308, Missoula, MT 59807. You may also submit your application electronically to ssnyder@adventurecycling.org. The writing sample will preferably be something related to fundraising activities, such as a short grant proposal, a solicitation letter or appeal, or an annual report with a focus on donors. Application deadline: The position is open until filled. We will begin reviewing resumes and requesting interviews on July 31, 2014. Field Coach overseeing local technicians STAR WEST SATELLITE INC, We are a Regional Service Provider for Dish Network and we are seeking to add an energetic coach to our growing office who would be responsible for managing, mentoring and training our technician staff. Duties include: -Training new technicians in the classroom and field and assisting with morning process and safety meetings -Assist with quality control and immediate site survey of work orders -Continued coaching and mentoring of all technicians in the field and assessment of technician character and attitude -Creation of continued education and learning documents -Meeting all Star West Satellite performance metrics and reporting status reports/records Qualifications: -Become FSS 300 and Wild Blue Certified (we provide paid training) -Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills -Exemplary customer service skills -Proven experience and ability to teach/coach/mentor Eligible Full Time Benefits: Competitive wages DOE Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Health Savings Account after 60 Days -Paid Time Off after 6 months -Two Paid Holidays -Verizon Wireless Discount -Company Cell Phone and Laptop. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula .com. Job# 10056354 Guitar Instructor The Missoula Childbloom Guitar Program is seeking a parttime instructor to work with children ages 5-12. Applicants must have music reading skills, an understanding of classical guitar technique, and experience teaching music to children. E-mail office@missoulachildbloom.co m for more information and to schedule an appointment to drop off a resume(no emailed resumes please).

Legal Secretary - Job #2563 Legal Secretary-Fulltime or Part-time -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 preferred; 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 PATH COORDINATOR ADULT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER. TRANSITION, B.A. or M.A. with significant experience. $13.72 Hourly. Job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula .com. Job# 10056365 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Technology consulting firm seeks Windows System Administrator in Northeast MT to service our public school customers. Candidate will have outstanding communication, planning, teaming, and technical skills. Excellent pay for quality candidate with recent education or experience. Send resume to anita.freeman@freemangaffney.com

SKILLED LABOR A P A R T M E N T CLEANER / MAINTENANCE Apartment Cleaner and general light maintenance person is needed. Will be doing deep cleaning on newly vacated apartments, possibly weed trimming on grounds and other cleaning duties as assigned. No special skills required, applicants need to be willing and able to work hard and show up every day on time. Employer prefers applicants to have a valid driver’s license. $10-$11/hr. Full job description at Mis-

SPECIAL PROJECT SALES The Missoula Independent is seeking an experienced sales person to sell our special projects including Montana Headwall, sponsorships, trade, online and more. This person will also have online administrative and project coordination duties. Sales experienced required; media sales experience preferred. Events coordination also preferred. If you’re an energetic team-player interested in working for a dynamic company with lots of growth opportunity, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and salary requirements to: hstarrett@missoulanews.com or 317 S. Orange, Missoula 59801.

soula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10056403 Asphalt Roller Operator HELENA SAND & GRAVEL INC, Missoula MT. Highly competitive base pay * Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs * Group retirement * Health and wellness programs. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula.com. Job# 10056193

TRAINING/ INSTRUCTION MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION COURSE 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/ref10228 or call 1-800-411-7073 and use code ref10228 for free shipping on materials. TEACHING POSITION FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR. Elementary classroom teacher. Deadline: until filled.

Contact: Mountain View Elementary, Box 1169 Cut Bank MT 59427 (406)336-2433, Fax (406)336-2434

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs and refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL. Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula, 1-800545-4546

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HEALTH CAREERS LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Current/Valid Montana Drivers License 2-5 years of experience required Current Healthcare Provider CPR Minimum Required: Graduate of MSW program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a Masters level program in clinical counseling, behavior analysis, school psychology or a counseling-in-nature degree. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Montana as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor. 3 years experience in a medical, rehabilitation, or human service agency. Direct experience working with individuals with brain injury. Full

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Sales and Marketing FLATHEAD JANITORIAL & RUG SVC INC. Outside sales and marketing person needed for Rainbow Restoration. Will be doing business development and sales. Must be a friendly, people person. Experience in restoration, insurance or construction a

plus. Salary plus commission. 25,000-50,000 a year depending on length and type of experience. Hours will vary. Valid drivers license is required. Full job description at Missoula Job Service: employmissoula. com. Job# 10056287

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

SHIFT SUPERVISOR- FT Position Supporting persons with disabilities residentially. Supervisory exp preferred. W: 2p-11p, Th & F: 1p-11p, Sa: 9:30a- 9:30p. $9.60- $9.85/hr. Closes: 6/24/14, 5p. ACTIVITIES SUPERVISOR- FT Position responsible for assisting person’s w/disabilities accessing community- based art and recreation opportunities and enriching activities. M-F: 8a-4p. $9.25- $9.50/hr. Closes: 6/24/2014, 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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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

By Rob Brezsny

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "Nikhedonia" is an obscure English word that refers to the pleasure that comes from anticipating success or good fortune. There's nothing wrong with indulging in this emotion as long as it doesn't interfere with you actually doing the work that will lead to success or good fortune. But the problem is, nikhedonia makes some people lazy. Having experienced the thrill of imagining their victory, they find it hard to buckle down and slog through the gritty details necessary to manifest their victory. Don't be like that. Enjoy your nikhedonia, then go and complete the accomplishment that will bring a second, even stronger wave of gratification.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Boston's Museum of Fine Arts has a collection of Japanese art that is never on display. It consists of 6,600 wood-block prints created by artists of the ukiyo-e school, also known as "pictures of the floating world." Some are over 300 years old. They are tucked away in drawers and hidden from the light, ensuring that their vibrant colors won't fade. So they are well-preserved but rarely seen by anyone. Is there anything about you that resembles these pictures of the floating world, Cancerian? Do you keep parts of you secret, protecting them from what might happen if you show them to the world? It may be time to revise that policy. (Thanks to Molly Oldfield's The Secret Museum for the info referred to here.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the next two weeks, I hope you don't fall prey to the craze that has been sweeping Japan. Over 40,000 people have bought books that feature the photos of hamuketsu, or hamster bottoms. Even if you do manage to avoid being consumed by that particular madness, I'm afraid you might get caught up in trifles and distractions that are equally irrelevant to your long-term dreams. Here's what I suggest: To counteract any tendency you might have to neglect what's truly important, vow to focus intensely on what's truly important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Writing at FastCompany.com, Himanshu Saxena suggests that businesses create a new position: Chief Paradox Officer, or CPXO. This person would be responsible for making good use of the conflicts and contradictions that normally arise, treating them as opportunities for growth rather than as distractions. From my astrological perspective, you Virgos are currently prime candidates to serve in this capacity. You will continue to have special powers to do this type of work for months to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, you are hereby granted a brief, one-time-only license to commit the Seven Deadly Sins. You heard me correctly, Libra. As long as you don't go to extremes, feel free to express healthy amounts of pride, greed, laziness, gluttony, anger, envy, and lust. At least for now, there will be relatively little hell to pay for these indulgences. Just one caveat: If I were you, I wouldn't invest a lot of energy in anger and envy. Technically, they are permitted, but they aren't really much fun. On the other hand, greed, gluttony, and lust could be quite pleasurable, especially if you don't take yourself too seriously. Pride and laziness may also be enjoyable in moderate, artful amounts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio novelist Kurt Vonnegut rebelled against literary traditions. His stories were often hybrids of science fiction and autobiography. He could be cynical yet playful, and he told a lot of jokes. "I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over," he testified. "Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center." He's your role model for the next four weeks, Scorpio. Your challenge will be to wander as far as you can into the frontier without getting hopelessly lost.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Make a name for the dark parts of you," writes Lisa Marie Basile in her poem "Paz." I think that's good advice for you, Sagittarius. The imminent future will be an excellent time to fully acknowledge the shadowy aspects of your nature. More than that, it will be a perfect moment to converse with them, get to know them better, and identify their redeeming features. I suspect you will find that just because they are dark doesn't mean they are bad or shameful. If you approach them with love and tenderness, they may even reveal their secret genius.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pet mice that are kept in cages need to move more than their enclosed space allows, so their owners often provide them with exercise wheels. If the rodents want to exert their natural instinct to run around, they've got to do it on this device. But here's a curious twist: a team of Dutch researchers has discovered that wild mice also enjoy using exercise wheels. The creatures have all the room to roam they need, but when they come upon the wheels in the middle of the forest, they hop on and go for prolonged spins. I suggest you avoid behavior like that, Capricorn. Sometime soon you will find yourself rambling through more spacious places. When that happens, don't act like you do when your freedom is more limited.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "My music is best understood by children and animals," said composer Igor Stravinsky. A similar statement could be made about you Tauruses in the coming weeks: You will be best understood by children and animals—and by all others who have a capacity for dynamic innocence and a buoyant curiosity rooted in emotional intelligence. In fact, those are the types I advise you to surround yourself with. For now, it's best to avoid sophisticates who overthink everything and know-it-all cynics whose default mode is criticism. Take control of what influences you absorb. You need to be in the presence of those who help activate your vitality and enthusiasm.

Christine White N.D. Elizabeth Axelrod N.D.

BLACK BEAR NATUROPATHIC

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you were alive 150 years ago and needed to get a tooth extracted, you might have called on a barber or blacksmith or wigmaker to do the job. (Dentistry didn't become a formal occupation until the latter part of the 19th century.) Today you wouldn't dream of seeking anyone but a specialist to attend to the health of your mouth. But I'm wondering if you are being less particular about certain other matters concerning your welfare. Have you been seeking financial advice from your massage therapist? Spiritual counsel from your car repair person? Nutritional guidance from a fast-food addict? I suggest you avoid such behavior. It's time to ask for specific help from those who can actually provide it.

INSTRUCTION

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It's transition time. We will soon see how skilled you are at following through. The innovations you have launched in recent weeks need to be fleshed out. The creativity you unleashed must get the full backing of your practical action. You will be asked to make good on the promises you made or even implied. I want to urge you not to get your feelings hurt if some pruning and editing are required. In fact, I suggest you relish the opportunity to translate fuzzy ideals into tidy structures. Practicing the art of ingenious limitation will make everything better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It's always important for you to shield yourself against our culture's superficial and sexist ideas about sex. It's always important for you to cultivate your own unique understandings about sex. Now this is even more crucial than usual. You are headed into a phase when you will have the potential to clarify and deepen your relationship with eros. In ways you have not imagined, you can learn to harness your libido to serve both your spiritual aspirations and your quest for greater intimacy. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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BODY MIND SPIRIT Affordable, quality addiction counseling in a confidential, comfortable atmosphere. Stepping Stone Counseling, PLLC. Shari Rigg, LAC • 406-926-1453. Skype sessions available Bioenergetic, CranioSacral & Physical Therapies. 30 years experience. Bodymind-spirit integration. Shana’s Heart of Healing, Shana Dieterle, LPT 396 5788 CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe and affordable medications. Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-800-313-1890 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping).

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ANTIQUES Huff’s Antique Show at Billings MetraPark, - Fri June 13, 5-8. Sat June 14, 9-5. Sun June 15, 10-3. Admission $5.00, good all weekend. (406) 238-9796

AUCTIONS SLEEPY HOLLOW SUBDIVISION LAND AUCTION Tuesday June 24th, 6 PM Lewistown, MT. Selling 6 res-

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CLOTHING Kid Crossing offers exceptional value on nearly new children’s clothing and equipment. Providing ecofriendly clothing exchange since 2001. Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • Buy Local! 1940 Harve • 406-829-8808 • www.kidcrossingstores.com

Basset Rescue of Montana. Senior bassets needing homes. 406-2070765. Please like us on Facebook facebook.com/ basethoundrescue Fosters needed! AniMeals is in desperate need of foster families for kittens. Fostering is a 1-2 month commitment, AniMeals supplies the food, litter, and other supplies, and you supply the love. Call 721-4710 or visit http://animeals.com/FOSTER.html for more information.

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TOOLS Hydralic Log Splitter 4sale 2 available. Commercial and Residential grade Huskee (OREGON) 28ton w/ Kohler motor: PowerPro 28ton w/ Honda motor: Retail each: $18002600. Call Brandon 717799-0129

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PUBLIC NOTICES MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider placing a bond measure to fund parks and trails in Missoula City and County on the November 2014 ballot. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Partnership Health Center, 2nd floor meeting room, located at 401 West Railroad in Missoula. The public hearing will allow the Board of County Commissioners to consider all testimony and materials regarding a citizen proposal to fund parks and trails with a $42 million, 20year general obligation bond. The decision could be to approve the request, modify the request, or deny the request to place the measure on the ballot. The deadline for a decision is August 10, 2014. The citizen proposal includes the following: Replace aged playgrounds, improve safety, and provide enhanced access to playgrounds; Develop Fort Missoula Regional Park, providing additional recreational and historical opportunities, new sports fields; and, Help create and maintain public trails throughout the County, create new public trail connections between communities, and help fund a dedicated county trails maintenance program, as well as help leverage additional funds for trails. Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. Information relating to this item is available for public inspection at the Missoula County Parks and Trails Program Office, 323 West Alder Street, Missoula, Montana. Written comments may be mailed to the Missoula County Parks & Trails Program Office at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 by June 24th. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling 258-4716. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-14-104 Dept. No. 4 Judge Karen S. Townsend NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JUNE STACY, Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice of the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Loretta S. Day, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Christensen Fulton & Filz PllC, PO Box 339, Billings, Montana 591030339, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED: June 3, 2014. /s/ Loretta S. Day, Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty June Stacy 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 above-named 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 Rep-

resentative GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-14-110 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GRACE V. LUCAS, 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 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 Jane Lucas Rabe, 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 28th day of May, 2014, in Missoula, Montana. /s/ Jane Lucas Rabe, Personal Representative GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 2 Cause No. DP-14-101 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARLENE F. WESTMAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice of said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, Raedene Leiby, 2075 Vineyard Lane, Missoula, Montana 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 10th day of June, 2014. /s/ Raedene Leiby, 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 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 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 above-entitled Court. DATED this 14th day of February, 2014. /s/ Herbert William Thornby, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY PROBATE NO. DP-14-89 DEPT. NO. 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELMER ALLEN SHATTO, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kathryn Haddick 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 the notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims may be mailed to Personal

MNAXLP Representative Kathryn Haddick, 41710 Baypoint Road, Polson, Montana 59860 or to Howard Toole, the attorney for Personal Representative Kathryn Haddick at the address of 211 N. Higgins, Suite 350, Missoula, Montana 598024537, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 4th day of June, 2014. HOWARD TOOLE LAW OFFICES, 211 N. Higgins, #350, Missoula, MT 59802-4537 /s/ Howard Toole, Attorney for Personal Representative NOTICE OF PENDING TAX DEED ISSUANCE TO: Camco, LLC 2505 South Russell Street Missoula, MT 59801, Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802, Camco, LLC c/o Gordon Campbell Registered Agent 2505 South Russell Street Missoula, MT 59801, Bitterroot Valley Bank Lolo Shopping Center P.O. Box 9 Lolo, MT 59847, Bitterroot Valley Bank c/o K.L. Templeman Registered Agent 11300 Hwy 93 South Suite D P.O. Box 9 Lolo, MT 59847 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: TAX ID: 4305914 LOT 107 OF PONDEROSA HEIGHTS, PHASE 2A, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2011. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 14th, 2011. 4. Missoula County purchased the property tax lien at a tax sale on July 14th, 2011. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Aimvest Capital Fund I, LLC, PO Box 1832, Missoula, MT 59806. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $5,273.82, PENALTY: $105.50, INTEREST: $1,254.70, COST: $262.40, TOTAL DUE: $6,896.42 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by August 18, 2014, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 18, 2014, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer’s Office that is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurers 200 W Broadway Missoula MT 59802 (406) 258-3271. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 19th day of June, 2014 Tim Christensen, Managing Member Aimvest Capital Fund I, LLC. NOTICE OF PENDING TAX DEED ISSUANCE TO: Eagle Nest Estates, Inc. PO Box 5164 Missoula, MT 59806, Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802, Eagle Nest Estates, Inc. 713 West Central Avenue Missoula, MT 59801, Gene Mostad as Registered Agent of Eagle Nest Estates, Inc. PO Box 5164 Missoula, MT 59806, First Security Bank of Missoula 100 E. Broadway Missoula, MT 59802, First Security Bank of Missoula 1704 Dearborn Ave. Missoula, MT 59801, Current Occupant 713 W Central Ave. Missoula, MT 59801, First Security Bank of Missoula PO

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Box 4506 Missoula, MT 59806 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: TAX ID: 883706, 713 W CENTRAL AVE, MISSOULA MT 59801, LOTS 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10 AND THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 11, BLOCK 35, HOMEVALE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS FILED IN THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BLOCK 35 OF HOMEVALE ADDITION TO MISSOULA, MONTANA, INCLUDING ALL OF LOT 5 AND A PORTION OF LOT 6 IN SAID BLOCK 35, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS 4 AND 5 IN SAID BLOCK 35, 120 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6 A DISTANCE OF 42.9 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 61.9 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 7.9 FEET TO THE EDGE OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND ALONG THE WESTERLY EDGE OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK, A DISTANCE OF 38.1 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 3.2 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 ALONG THE WESTERLY EDGE OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK 20.0 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6, 47.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 427 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 313. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR GRANTEE, OR HIS TENANTS, RENTERS, CUSTOMERS, BUSINESS INVITEES, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, TO WALK UPON, OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PORTION OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 35 OF HOMEVALE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, TOWIT: A STRIP OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 6 OF BLOCK 35 IN HOMEVALE ADDITION TO MISSOULA, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINES OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN SAID BLOCK 35, A DISTANCE OF 50.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 5 A DISTANCE OF 58.1 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 7.9 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 3.4 FEET TO THE WEST WALL LINE OF AN

EXISTING BUILDING; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND ALONG THE SAID WALL A DISTANCE OF 38.0 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 3.4 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 38. 0 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 427 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 313. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2011. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 14th, 2011. 4. Missoula County purchased the property tax lien at a tax sale on July 14th, 2011. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Aimvest Capital Fund I, LLC, PO Box 1832, Missoula, MT 59806. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $27,144.01, PENALTY: $542.89, INTEREST: $5,877.74, COST: $366.75, TOTAL DUE: $33,931.39 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by August 18, 2014, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 18, 2014, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer’s Office that is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurers 200 W Broadway Missoula MT 59802 (406) 258-3271. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 19th day of June, 2014 Tim Christensen, Managing Member Aimvest Capital Fund I, LLC. NOTICE OF PENDING TAX DEED ISSUANCE TO: Ernest W. Johnson and Robert E. Johnson P. O. Box 66 Frenchtown, MT 59834, Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802, Ernest W. Johnson and Robert E. Johnson 3757 North Reserve Street #A Missoula, MT 59808-1517, Ernest W. Johnson and Robert E. Johnson 6675 Desmet Road Missoula, MT 59808, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 3757 North Reserve Street #A Missoula, MT 59808-1517, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 3011 American Way Missoula, MT 598081921, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 4607 North Avenue West Missoula, MT 59804-5027, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 201 Bentley Park Loop Missoula, MT 59801, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 3010 Garfield Street Missoula, MT 59801, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership 3901 O’Leary Street Missoula, MT 59808, Plaggemeyer Family Limited Partnership c/o Patsy Plaggemeyer Registered Agent 4607 North Ave. W. Missoula, MT 59804, First Security Bank of Missoula 3220 Great Northern Way Missoula, MT 59808, First Security Bank of Missoula 1704 Dearborn Missoula, MT 59806-4506, Three Rivers Bank of Montana P.O. Box 7250 Kalispell, MT 59904, Three Rivers Bank of Montana 233 East Idaho Street Kalispell, MT 59901, Three Rivers Bank of Montana 552 North

meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901, Three Rivers Bank of Montana c/o AJ King, Registered Agent P.O. Box 7250 Kalispell, MT 59904, Three Rivers Bank of Montana c/o AJ King, Registered Agent 233 East Idaho Street Kalispell, MT 59901, Three Rivers Bank of Montana c/o Charles E. Hansberry of Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP 350 Ryman Street PO Box 7909 Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: TAX ID: 3258409 TRACT 1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4374, LOCATED IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. AND PORTION “A” OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 5594, LOCATED IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2011. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 14th, 2011. 4. Missoula County purchased the property tax lien at a tax sale on July 14th, 2011. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to Timothy Christensen, 5145 Clearview Way, Missoula, MT 59803. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $22,208.12, PENALTY: $444.16, INTEREST: $5,249.82, COST: $340.59 TOTAL DUE: $28,242.69 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by August 18, 2014, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 18, 2014, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer’s Office that is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurers 200 W Broadway Missoula MT 59802 (406) 258-3271. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1) The address of the interested party is unknown. 2) The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3) The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 19th day of June, 2014 Timothy Christensen

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 Public Hearing The Homeword Board of Directors will hold their quarterly board meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, from 4 – 6 pm at 1535 Liberty Lane, Ste 114. This meeting is open to the public. For further information, contact Kellie Battaglia, Homeword Operations and Program Director, at 406-532-4663 x12. If you have comments, please mail them to: Homeword, 1535 Liberty Lane, Ste 116A, Missoula, MT, 59808-2026.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.107055) 1002.255316-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 09/09/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200822197 Book 826 and Page 1381, mo rtgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Marko D. Wagenmann, unmarried was Grantor, Charter One, a division of RBS Citizens, N.A. was Beneficiary and First American Title Insurance Company of Montana was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Insurance Company of Montana as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 4 of Overlook Addition, 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

10/13/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 23, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $56,253.84. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $44,237.45, 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 September 3, 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# 8991.20014) 1002.268132-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/08/99, recorded as Instrument No. 199900837 Bk 568 Pg 2221, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Richard A. Sandefur and Wendy L. Sandefur, husband and wife was Grantor, North American Mortgage Company was Beneficiary and First Montana Title & Escrow, Inc was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First Montana Title & Escrow, Inc as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 7 of Huson Heights, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200704460 BK 792 Pg 735, 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 May 2, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $105,514.69. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $90,081.56, plus accrued interest, accrued late

MNAXLP 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 September 8, 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# 7023.106495) 1002.252209-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 08/23/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200621607 Book 781 Page 1021, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Lloyd A. Carrell was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC, Its successors and assigns was Beneficiary and Western Title & Escrow was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Western Title & Escrow as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 4 in Block 5, Bellevue Addition No. 2, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat of record in Book 4 of plats at page 26 1/2 on file and of record in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201224932, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 08/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 2, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $182,186.06. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $169,737.87, 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 September 8, 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# 7037.104437) 1002.262253-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 07/12/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200618504 Bk-779 Pg 995, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Gerard T Boes, an Unmarried Man was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns was Beneficiary and Charles J Peterson was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Charles J Peterson as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 5046, located in the West One-Half of the Southeast One-Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter of Section 19, Township 16 North, Range 22 West, Principle Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201321305 B: 921 P: 671, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Bank of America, 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 08/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 30, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $130,090.62. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $121,072.88, 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 September 10, 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# 7021.18149) 1002.268353-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 03/15/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200706553 Bk: 793 Pg: 1368, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which David E. Jones was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 18 in Block 9 of West View, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the Official Recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201402879, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2007-7, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-7. Beneficiary has declared the

EAGLE SELF STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 145, 155, 218, 301, 430, 568, 629 and 687. Units contain furniture, clothes, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Monday, June 23, 2014. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. Buyers 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 are final.

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s “Carefreestyle”–more words to conquer! by Matt Jones

ACROSS 1 Reason to go through half a box of tissues 12 Final destination, in a way 15 It's not natural to swim in 16 "Out of the Blue" band 17 Burns up 18 18-wheeler 19 NPR contributor Sandra Tsing ___ 20 He starred in "Green Acres" 22 Website with a password reset warning in May 2014 24 Millennium divs. 25 "Star Wars" droid, familiarly 26 More optimistic 29 Simon Pegg, in recent "Star Trek" movies 30 Approached, as a bar 34 Contented responses 35 Armless seat 37 Switch status 40 Banks offer them 44 Put aside 46 Islas Canarias locale 47 Skin layer 48 "Ew," in a three-letter acronym 51 E-6 in the U.S. Army: abbr. 52 Bambi's father's title, re the forest 56 Body work, briefly 57 Crude discovery 58 It lasted for over three million years 60 "Fantasy Island" neckwear 61 "I set my alarm for PM instead of AM," among others 62 "Spring ahead" clock abbr. 63 "The big sleep"

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DOWN 1 They say "Cheese!" 2 Microscopic machine 3 Decorate by inlaying a jewel 4 Record label founded in 1957 5 The white ninja, in Lego's "Ninjago" 6 Carded at a club 7 Like "Weird Al" Yankovic 8 Egg white glaze, to a chef 9 Trio of Greek goddesses 10 Blue and yellow retailer 11 Electric inventions seen in "Frankenstein" 12 Italian pistol 13 Director of the first two "Hostel" movies 14 Funny bones and such 21 Frat friend 23 Puppy sounds 27 Conflict for the ages 28 Run a load of towels a bit longer 29 India's Telangana, as of June 2014 31 Late actress Ruby 32 West Coast sch. with a sister campus in Berkeley 33 ___ Beta Kappa 36 Tears 37 Dancing cigarette pack of the 1950s 38 Spenserian creatures 39 Like nighttime campsites 41 Tennis player nicknamed "The Bucharest Buffoon" 42 Captivates 43 College hurdle, redundantly 45 Abbr. after Elizabeth Warren's name 48 HBO series set in New Orleans 49 Cheapskate 50 One ___ (certain odds) 53 Dope 54 Hip joint 55 Abbr. at the bottom of a letter 59 Den., Switz., etc.5

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 10/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 2, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $175,580.30. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $171,257.61, 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 September 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 USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.108976) 1002.268437-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 1, 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: A portion of Lot 73 of Dinsmore’s Orchard Homes No. 5, Missoula County, Montana, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point of the South boundary of said Lot 73, which point is equidistant from the East and West boundary lines of said Lot, thence North a distance of 260 feet; thence East to the East boundary of said Lot 73; thence South along the East boundary of said Lot to the Southeast corner thereof; thence West along the South boundary of said Lot to the point of beginning, as recorded in Book 1 of Plats at Page 10. Kenneth M Bohenek, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J. Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Bank of America, N.A., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated September 24, 2010 and recorded September 29, 2010 in Book 866 Page 925 under Document No 201018832. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal National Mortgage Asso-

ciation (“FNMA”). 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 $812.34, beginning November 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 March 18, 2014 is $149,889.62 principal, interest at the rate of 4.625% now totaling $3,211.38, late charges in the amount of $396.74, escrow advances of $440.83 and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,204.68, plus accruing interest at the rate of $18.99 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: March 21, 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 21st 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 Seterus V Bohenek 42008.880 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 4, 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: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4065 Keith A Patterson and Tina M. Patterson, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on October 24, 2008 and recorded on October 24, 2008 on Book 828 and Page 658 as Document No. 200824272. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,249.45, beginning August 1, 2011, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of March 12, 2014 is $189,875.45 principal, interest at the rate of 6.50000% now totaling $33,317.44, late charges in the amount of $199.92, escrow advances of $9,638.64, suspense balance of $-1,075.26 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,004.42, plus accruing interest at the rate of $33.81 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)

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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 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 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/ Lisa J Tornabene Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: Nov 6, 2018 Chase v Patterson – 41954.032 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 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: Tract B-2 of Certificate of Survey No. 1593, Located in the Northeast One- Quarter of Section 34, Township 11 North, Rage 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana Yevgeniy P Kirichenko and Tamara Kirichenko, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated May 8, 2008 and Recorded May 12, 2008 in Book 818, Page 1115 under Document No. 200810739. The beneficial interest is currently held by Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Trustee 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 $791.72, beginning November 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 March 1, 2014 is $148,578.68 principal, interest at the rate of 4.625% now totaling $2,854.76,

late charges in the amount of $251.14 and other fees and expenses advanced of $188.14, plus accruing interest at the rate of $18.83 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: March 21, 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 21st 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 Guild V Kirichenko 41291.913 TEENAGERS! Spend one month this summer living and working outdoors on public lands. Gain skills, work experience and confidence. No participation fee. No experience necessary. Receive $200 upon completion. Space limited, apply today! Call 1-866-JOINMCC or visit http://mtcorps.org/positions/expedition/ 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 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 S A L E S I N F O R M AT I O N 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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APARTMENTS 1 bedroom, 1 bath, $575, Downtown, coin-op laundry, off-street parking, W/S/G paid. No Pets, No Smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333 1 bedroom, 1 bath, $650, Off Broadway, Newer Complex, Walk-in closet, open concept, coin-op laundry, off-street parking, W/S/G paid. No Pets, No Smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333 1000 Rollins: New carpet & paint, Second floor, On-site laundry, Slant Street area, Parking, Heat paid, $675. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 549-6106 1024 Stephens Ave. #12. 2 bed/1 bath, central location, coin-ops, cat? $675. Grizzly

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1717 S. 13th St. “A”. 3 bed/1 bath, central location, DW, W/D hookups, cat? $1000 Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 212 S. 5th St. E. #2. 1 bed/1 bath, University area. $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 2236 Foothills: 2 Bedroom, South Hills, Deck overlooking Missoula, Hook-ups, Offstreet parking, $675. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 549-6106 2341 S. 3rd St. W.: 2 Bedroom, Microwave, Hookups, Dishwasher, *Free DirecTV*, Parking, $725. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 549-6106 303 E. Spruce St. # 1. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops on site, cat? $575. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 432

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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

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LAND FOR SALE 1.35 Acres with Clark Fork River frontage, Superior. $85,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, 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 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 605 Dunkleberg, Drummon. 2 bed, 2 bath on 28 acres with creek. $249,000. Pintlar Territories R.E. 406-8593522. pintlarterritories.com Lot 33 Old Mill Loop, St. Regis. 1 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 ZappKnapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate. 532-9296 mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com NHN Raymond. .62 acre in Lower Rattlesnake bordering Open Space. $148,000. David Loewenwarter. Prudential Montana Real Estate. LOEWENWARTER.COM. 406-241-3321

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 Residential. $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

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

5 Bdr, 3 Bath, Stevensville area home on 3.2 acres. $529,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

11901 Lewis & Clark Drive, Lolo. 2 bed, 2 bath with many upgrades. $189,000. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate 532-9283. ritagray @lambrosera.com

River Access 17430 Six-Mile, $260,000. Historic 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in great condition on stun-

3 Bdr, 1 Bath Alberton home. $125,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville area home on 6+ acres. $325,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-

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$309,900 1807 Missoula Ave

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3 bed, 2 bath, charming cottage like home near Real Estate Broker Rattlesnake Creek and park. Majestic views of MT Real Estate With Real Experience Jumbo from the large deck. Newer energy efficient furnace, water heater, vinyl windows and a newer roof. pat@properties2000.com 406-240-SOLD (7653) A country retreat in the heart of the Rattlesnake.

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