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Voices The readers write................................................................................................4 Street Talk The jobs we’ve had—and want ...................................................................4 The Week in Review The news of the day, one day at a time ......................................6 Briefs Elephant-friendly tea, syphilis on the rise, and Medicaid’s jobs link..................6 Etc. The future’s in lockers ............................................................................................7 News Tracking a trailer park’s decline through the decades.........................................8 Opinion The long, strange and continuing case of Valerie Stamey ............................10 Opinion Zinke’s agenda is bad for vets and land........................................................11 Feature What we talk about when we talk about pornography..................................14

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Arts The all-ages return of Camp Daze ........................................................................18 Art Artist Elaine Fraticelli lets in the light ....................................................................20 Film War for the Planet of the Apes reveals the villain within.....................................21 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films .....................................................22 BrokeAss Gourmet Make a watermelon and feta pizza .............................................23 Happiest Hour Draught Works puts a gose in a can ..................................................25 8 Days a Week And they’re extra-long ones, too!.......................................................26 Agenda Drinking for (the Relay for) Life at the Northside Kettlehouse......................31 Mountain High Paddle boarding is a sport you can do..............................................32

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STREET TALK

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by Alex Sakariassen and Parker Seibold

Asked Friday afternoon in Caras Park This week’s feature profiles a local woman who recently published a memoir about her years as a journalist covering the porn industry. What’s the most interesting job you’ve ever had?

Follow-up: If you could completely change your career track today, what would you do?

Alex Freedman: I worked on a movie set in L.A., in Venice, as an intern. It was a low-budget B-movie. We had gross special effects. Angus Scrimm was even in it.

Funny with a filter: I’d probably be a stand-up comedian. A clean one, because they’re so rare.

Giacomo Ranieri: The first one that comes to mind was hardwood floors in Bozeman, Belgrade, that area. We were working on a lot of high-end houses.

Straight to scribe: I would have gotten into something that involves writing earlier. I’ve been working in kitchens here for years and I got a degree in creative writing.

Alita Arendell: I spent 11 years as a mining expeditor in Alaska. I would take orders for a number of mining companies … I even got to go down in the mines. Backcountry life: I worked on a backcountry ranch in Idaho. We were in the Frank Church Wilderness, so our food was all flown in. We lived there year-round.

Gabor Boczonadi: I grew up in Budapest, Hungary, and I had to go help work on cell phone towers. We drove out to the countryside and they were like, “You’re going to climb up to the top.”

Dreamy but content: I’d be a forest ranger or a smokejumper. But I’m pretty happy with my life now. I do freelance event marketing, get to travel a lot.

Michelle Boczonadi: I washed windows at a corporate building in college. I used a 30-foot extendable pole. Adventure for hire: I’d be a personal travel planner. I do that for myself. To get paid for it would be helpful.

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Write the other thing!

Why don’t you try covering the rampant, known corruption and injustices carried out every day by the so called “justice” system in this state, from “police” to judges, prosecutors and “LP officers.” (“For a columnist and a president, it’s the ‘Best Of ’ times,” July 6). The number of horror stories is more far-reaching and life-changing than some dumb old voting scandal.

Philip Weiser facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Save the granny MRA would declare your grandmother blighted if it meant they could shovel more money at developers (“Merc/Marriott developer asks for and receives a helping tax hand,” July 6).

Brian O’Leary facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Notta lotta blight left Blight (noun): accessible and affordable to anyone not making six figures.

Charles Copeland facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Pick your poison Corruption. Not only do we have a $3 billion bank signing off on this TIF money after they got $1.5 million in TIF money themselves three months ago, but we also have these new developers getting $3 million … and for what? So they don’t feel “stressed”?

The city is $250 million in debt, our taxes have gone up 95 percent over the past 12 years, and there’s no end in sight.

Incompetence or corruption … take your pick. Both are equally bad for your family.

Greg Strandberg missoulanews.com

Cuts could hurt The House and Senate bills repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act include deep cuts to the federal-state Medicaid program. These cuts jeopardize critical care for older adults and affect their caregivers. If the Senate adopts these changes, it could have devastating consequences for older adults and families.

People think of Medicaid as a safetynet health care program that only serves low-income children, mothers, and working adults. For older adults and their caregivers, Medicaid is the country’s only guaranteed provider of the critical longterm care services that most of us will need as we age. Nearly two thirds of the longterm care provided in nursing homes is paid for by Medicaid.

For over 30 years, states have moved toward providing “waiver” services that allow Medicaid-eligible older adults to

get the care they need in their homes instead of in institutions. Several Medicaid programs have successfully moved tens of thousands of people from institutions back into their homes, offering consumers more independence while saving taxpayer dollars.

Unfortunately, the House and Senate bills would slash long-term Medicaid funding by $834 billion over 10 years, by capping the federal government’s share and pushing these costs onto states. Older adults could lose the amount of in-home care they receive or be required to pay for services, despite being poor enough to qualify for Medicaid. Families seeking care for a loved one will encounter long wait lists for services, and cuts to provider rates will harm the long-term-care workforce.

“Trying to frame the town as ignorant just because they oppose ‘helping those poor old folks’ is the kind of disdainful insult that comes only from an

laced sighs, “Ohhhh, those poor, poor people who disagree with me. If only they were more educated, like me!”

That dismissive “better-than-thou” attitude bothers me. There are good reasons not to allow marijuana into your city, namely to avoid many of the behaviors and individuals it attracts. There are medical applications of marijuana, sure, but let’s cut the bullshit—medical marijuana is simply a foot in the door for recreational marijuana.

Everyone knows where it is going on both sides and all this disingenuous “Dooohhh, they just want to hurt old people” rhetoric is just a bait and switch. Real cases for treatment do exist, but there are far more cases of teens and young adults treating their bad backs and glaucoma with a few ounces of weed every week. Some people don’t want that, and so oppose the establishment of dispensaries.

Trying to frame the town as ignorant just because they oppose “helping those poor old folks” is the kind of disdainful insult that comes only from an elitist attitude.

Those who oppose legal marijuana are not morons or rednecks just because they lack your attitude and perspective. If an article fully and honestly explores the merits of marijuana legalization, give your opposition some credit and let them form and voice their own arguments in turn. They do exist, and many of them are as well thought-out, if not more thoughtful, than those presented by the “educated.”

Garret Morrill missoulanews.com

Picture worth words

Clarification: Our July 6 write-up on Best of Missoula Best Tattoo Parlor winner Blaque Owl Tattoo contained a dumb joke that, it’s come to our attention, landed badly. We wrote: “Whether you’re looking for traditional work or something more modern, Blaque Owl probably has an artist who’s right up your alley (though you might want to think twice about whether that’s really where you want to get inked).”

What we meant was, you might want to think twice about whether you want to get inked “up your alley.” It’s a sensitive-bodypart joke. It’s also poorly worded and confusing, and led some readers to conclude that we were casting aspersions on Blaque Owl Tattoo. We weren’t. Like the readers who voted them Best of Missoula, we’ve got nothing but good things to say about Blaque Owl Tattoo, and we apologize for not saying them better.

It isn’t so much this article that bothers me, but the stupid little picture supporting it (“Choteau is the latest Montana town to consider a municipal ban on marijuana dispensaries,” July 6). Calling a populace “uninformed” is the exact same bullshit I hear from bubble-minded kiddos on the college campus, lamenting with great and pity-

Correction: Our July 6 write-up on Best of Missoula Best Pet Care/Boarding winner Quick Paws mistakenly identified a dog named Jacques as a pug. Jacques is a French bulldog. We probably should have known by the name. The Independent regrets the error.

elitist attitude.”

We encourage senators Daines and Tester to reject the House and Senate bills’ cuts to Medicaid and start over in a bipartisan, collaborative process to address the real health care challenges we face. You can help by contacting Daines and Tester and telling them to reject any Medicaid cuts that will be devastating to Montana’s older adults and families.

Lawrence L. White, Jr. Missoula Aging Services Governing Board Chair Missoula

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WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, July 5 Billings officials close a playground at Optimist Park after someone apparently poured gasoline on it and set it on fire the previous night. Park officials say they will repair the playground, and no suspects are reported.

Thursday, July 6 At around 12:30 a.m., a 5.8 magnitude earthquake epicentered near Lincoln is felt across Montana and in some parts of neighboring states. It’s not quite the Yellowstone supervolcano, but some stuff does fall off grocery store shelves.

Friday, July 7 Southern Poverty Law Center lawyers ask a federal court for more time to find Andrew Anglin, founder and publisher of Neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer, and serve him with a lawsuit. Attorneys say they’ve been unable to locate Anglin since the suit was filed in April.

Saturday, July 8 Following up on the Union Club’s tentative reopening announcement, an Indy staffer swings by the bar to find doors locked and windows covered in plastic. The Union’s website later explains that the remodel, including a new pillar-free dance floor, is “taking longer than expected.”

Sexual transmissions

Syphilis makes a comeback Health officials and workers are grappling with a resurgence of a sexually transmitted infection that was barely worth mentioning five years ago. Transmission of syphilis has spiked dramatically since 2014, rising from nine annual cases to a projected 48 by the end of 2017.

So far this year, 26 cases of syphilis have been confirmed throughout the state, with most in Yellowstone and Missoula counties, where 12 and four were found, respectively. The state Department of Public Health and Human Services says one to two new cases are reported each week. Jon Ebelt, public information officer for the department, says that roughly 35 percent of the cases involve men who have sex with men, but an increasing number are being reported among heterosexuals.

At Missoula’s Open Aid Alliance, a nonprofit that provides STI testing, counseling and syringe exchange services, “care coach” Jessica Vanderzil says the spike could be caused by a number of different factors—possibly an outbreak that started among a centralized group and spread, or even just an increase in testing that has led to more positive results.

Syphilis is a treatable bacterial infection that can be cured with a simple course of antibiotics. If left untreated, the effects can be deadly. According to Vanderzil, the first stage of infection is marked by the appearance of a firm, painless sore called a “chancre” at the infection site. After several weeks, the second stage begins, causing a spotted rash, most commonly on the hands and feet. Like the chancre, the rash eventually clears up, leading to a symptom-free period that can last years.

The final stage of syphilis is the most dangerous. The infection begins to attack the body’s organs, causing symptoms from blindness to organ failure. It can be lethal if left untreated, but is still curable during this tertiary stage.

Untreated syphilis is of particular concern to pregnant women, since it can be transmitted to infants. A DPHHS infographic indicates that as many as 40 percent of infants born to untreated, infected mothers can be stillborn, with the remainder risking blindness, brain damage and other significant complications.

Like HIV and hepatitis C, syphilis can be detected with a blood test. Results are obtainable in roughly ten minutes. However, the rapid syphilis test has a higher potential for false positives than rapid tests for other infections, according to Open

Aid Alliance Director of Programs Stephanie Cole.

That potential for error requires a second, confirmatory test involving a larger blood draw. If that test confirms syphilis, treatment usually begins with a simple course of penicillin or other antibiotics.

“The sooner you know you have one of these infections, the sooner you can get treated and cured,” Cole says.

Michael Siebert

Medicaid

What else is at stake?

The consensus among many Montana commentators over the past few weeks has been that Congress’ current tack on health care will leave tens of thousands of the state’s most vulnerable residents at risk. Massive cuts to Medicaid proposed by the Senate would eliminate Montana’s Medicaid expansion program, which currently covers an estimated 79,000 enrollees. The result, according to Montana Health Co-Op CEO Jerry Dworak, would be sizable increases in hospital costs and insurance premiums.

“If that goes away,” he says of Medicaid expansion, “it’s going to adversely affect the exchange.”

Sunday, July 9 The second day of the 54th annual Yellowstone Boat Float is crashed—literally—by a small plane that gets tangled in power lines and falls into the middle of the Yellowstone River. The plane’s two occupants are transported to a hospital. No floaters are injured.

Monday, July 10 Developers break ground on the new $37 million Marriott hotel going up at the site of the recently deconstructed Missoula Mercantile. In Bonner, the ribbon is cut on the new KettleHouse Amphitheater. Paul Revere rides through town yelling, “The tourists are coming!”

Tuesday, July 11 The body of kayaker Thomas Bajo, 68, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is recovered in Rock Creek near Red Lodge. Bajo, who had 20 years of kayaking experience, died Monday afternoon after he hit his head on a rock while kayaking with a friend.

The only real failure is only doing what’s easy.”

—Missoula firefighter Andrew Drobeck, on Facebook, after an unsuccessful Missoula Marathon attempt to set a world record for fastest half-marathon wearing full fire gear. Drobeck finished the race in just under two hours—20 minutes off the record fire-gear time.

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[news] As the Senate continues to haggle over health care, there’s more at stake for Montana than coverage and premiums. The 2015 bill that expanded Medicaid also established a voluntary employment services program for new enrollees that is tied by statute to the expansion itself. Dubbed HELP-Link, the program offers Medicaid expansion enrollees the opportunity to participate in job training services through Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry. HELP-Link also surveys new enrollees to collect information on participant demographics and barriers to employment.

The whole goal of that program, says Republican state Sen. Ed Buttrey, chief architect of the 2015 legislation, was to lift people out of poverty and eventually get some out of the Medicaid expansion program. “There’s lots of businesses looking for skilled labor right now in Montana, and they’re paying great dollars with benefits. We need to take folks that can match up to those skills, get them the training, get them in those jobs,” he says.

According to DLI’s latest figures, more than 1,900 people have received one-on-one employment services through HELP-Link since the program was implemented in January 2016. Nearly 80 percent of the program’s participants have subsequently found employment, with the three most commonly pursued occupations being truck driver, nursing assistant and registered nurse. As DLI spokesman Jake Troyer wrote via email, “Registered nurses earn a median wage of roughly $60,000 in Montana, which would likely be enough to lift a family of five out of poverty and above the Medicaid expansion eligibility threshold.”

Though the Senate’s potential influence over Medicaid in Montana has generated widespread concern, Buttrey believes the state will also play a significant role in the program’s future. The law stipulates that any reduction in federal funding for Medicaid must be resolved by state legislative action, increased premiums, or a combination of the two. Even if Congress fails in its current agenda, Montana’s expansion program sunsets in 2019, at which point the Legislature will have to decide whether to renew it. HELP-Link, Buttrey says, could help make a strong argument for continuation next session.

“If all of a sudden we show, ‘Oh my God, we’re getting people out of poverty, we’re satisfying our skilled worker shortage, we’re getting more income tax, more people are buying homes’ … I don’t care if you’re Republican or Democrat. They’re going to say, ‘This is a great deal.’”

Alex Sakariassen

Tea time

Sipping for elephants Just south of the border between India and Bhutan, in the foothills of the Himalayas, a man named Tenzing grows black Assam tea. The plants grow about waist-high, but their value lies in just a few inches: the tip of the plant and two leaves, which are harvested, shipped, and brewed at the Lake Missoula Tea Company or in the homes of Montanans.

Tenzing is the first farmer to produce Elephant Friendly Tea, certified by the University of Montana’s Broader Impacts Group and the Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network. For the last month, Lake Missoula Tea Company’s shelves have been home to Bodo Black Assam tea, straight from Tenzing’s farms and named for his ethnic group, the Bodos.

While Tenzing’s two farms in India’s Assam region are well suited for growing tea, they’re also in Asian elephant habitat. As that habitat is lost to human development, elephants often become a nuisance and a danger, damaging fields, trees, fences and houses.

Tenzing is in his early thirties and has been farming since he was a teenager. He was already working toward making his farm organic and wildlife-friendly when he found Laura Mills on Facebook in 2015.

Mills, who now works for the Broader Impacts Group, had been doing grant-funded elephant conservation in India since 2011, and Tenzing reached out to her for advice on dealing with elephants.

“He was already pretty much a model of elephant friendliness,” Mills says.

Elephants don’t eat tea plants, but they’re still

BY THE NUMBERS Untested sexual assault kits to be sent to Salt Lake City for processing, beginning this month, after a two-year effort by the Montana Department of Justice to eliminate the state’s rape kit backlog. More than 200 such kits were collected in Missoula County, the Indy reported last year.

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often in conflict with the farms. To be certified as elephant friendly, a farm has to widen its drainage ditches so small elephants don’t get trapped in them, remove unsafe electric fences from elephant paths and commit to organic growing methods that forgo potentially poisonous fertilizers and pesticides.

Jake Kreilick, who owns Lake Missoula Tea Company, says he sells the Bodo tea for the same price as the shop’s previous Assam tea. Fifty grams of Bodo tea cost $2.75 more than the shop’s cheapest black tea, according to its website.

But by bypassing auction houses and middlemen, Mills says, Tenzing makes about five times as much profit.

A self-described “hard-core enviro,” Kreilick has always aimed to source his tea from small farmers. He sees elephantfriendly certification as a way to provide an economic reason for farmers to tolerate elephants at a time when cultural and religious reasons may be fading.

The next step for Mills is to certify more farms and, through a percentage of tea sales, set up a grant fund for projects helping elephants and preserving their habitat. Kreilick is focused on marketing the tea and getting it into Montana stores. Caffe Dolce brews all its iced tea from Bodo leaves, which are also available at the Good Food Store and the Billings zoo.

“It’s got such a sweetness to it. It’s incredible,” he says. “This batch that he sent us is the best yet.”

Margaret Grayson

ETC. The University of Montana is spending the summer getting its priorities in order. And what better way to signal that the school cares deeply about its liberal arts and sciences mission than unveiling a fleet of brand-new, state-of-theart lockers for football players?

The Washington-Grizzly Champions Center is set to open this fall, and within its hallowed walls will be installed 112 cherry wood lockers outfitted with ventilation systems and USB chargers. In a video posted to the Montana Grizzlies Facebook page, equipment operations director Robert Stack excitedly describes every feature— the stainless steel accents, the “battle gear” bar for pads, the extra cubby for personal effects— over a blaring trap beat.

It certainly is an exciting time to be a Griz player, but even non-football players should be proud. After all, our team—so good at winning games that they must decide to lose a bunch just to keep us fans on our toes—is the heart and soul of the university. Critics may balk at the bad optics of parading such luxury in the face of program cuts and rising tuition, but those people are spoilsports who probably majored in English.

For the record, it appears that UM didn’t even choose the most lavish lockers available. According to ESPN, the University of Texas Longhorns recently acquired brand-new lockers at $10,500 a pop from the same company that produced UM’s. UT’s lockers feature 43-inch TV monitors where you’d normally find player nameplates. The healthy dose of adversity inflicted by that lack of screen space should keep UM’s players humble and ambitious in the hope they might one day graduate to the locker-room big leagues. (The same company designed the Dallas Cowboys’ lockers in Texas Stadium. You don’t even want to know about those).

Appropriately, no state money went into UM’s locker spree or the Champions Center. The $14 million building is being funded with a $7 million donation from Kyle and Kevin Washington—sons of Dennis and Phyllis—and other private funds. So all you football haters can take your criticism elsewhere. The donors know that UM’s future as a viable flagship of higher education in Montana resides not in a “robust liberal arts education” or “reasonable class sizes” or even “enough space for students to park their cars.” It’s in keeping “student athletes” comfy.

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Hollywood history Tracking a mobile home park’s decades-long decline

by Derek Brouwer

photo by Parker Seibold

Facing public scrutiny, the managers of Hollywood Mobile Home Park have begun eviction proceedings against as many as 28 of the trailer court’s 88 tenants.

Devin Khoury, the Missoula broker whose family owns and operates the Hollywood Mobile Home Park, directs inquiries about the derelict Westside property to his attorney, Tom Orr. Orr won’t offer his opinion on whether the park, which has been scrutinized by neighbors and city officials in recent months, is safe for its estimated 220 residents, more than a quarter of whom he is in the process of evicting. He only acknowledges that it’s a “tough place,” as much of the surrounding neighborhood has been for years—until the gentrifiers started arriving.

“We’re hearing more about [Hollywood] because ‘nice’ people are moving to the Northside,” he says. “So I think any discussion we have here, we need to think about class and wealth and privilege in our community.”

Orr has a point. Trailer courts may offend middle-class sensibilities, but they also offer affordable housing for low-income Missoulians. Old trailers are cheap, and for a few hundred dollars in monthly lot rent, residents can have their own house and yard.

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But one problem with Orr’s argument, some neighbors and city officials say, is that almost none of Missoula county’s other 170 trailer courts have such poor sanitation or are linked to as much crime.

Across the street, another large trailer court, Travois Village, features green lawns, a communal playground and an on-site office. At Hollywood, health inspectors find sewage pooled beneath trailers, broken windows, overgrown alleys and trash heaped in yards.

Hollywood wasn’t always like this. Kari Briggs remembers playing as a 10-year-old in those alleys, in neighbors’ yards, and in the park’s since-removed playground. Her mother, Sharon, bought a trailer in 1989, in what then seemed like a pleasant and affordable community of 88 trailers. By 2015, when she finally was able to leave, she says, “living there was a nightmare every day.”

“When we moved in, they threw a block party, everyone knew each other, the kids could run around,” Sharon says, “and when we left, it was way, way different.”

The court’s long descent into squalor can be traced through decades of citycounty health department records, news

stories, legal filings and property records.

Together, they show that Hollywood’s problems existed well before Khoury and his brother, David, purchased the property in 2013. Property owners and managers seeking to turn a profit allowed the court’s problems to worsen even as they raised rents, without ever incurring a penalty from city-county regulators for repeated health code violations. And while neighborhood concern seems to be spurring action now, trailer court residents have been complaining about living conditions at Hollywood for nearly 30 years.

Trailer courts are big business, and they typically yield high profit margins. Unlike the owners of apartment buildings, trailer court landlords aren’t responsible for their tenants’ living quarters. Mobile home residents are also a captive market: Used trailers are expensive to move, and renting a lot is almost always cheaper than renting a room, so landlords can increase rent without fear of losing tenants. (Sharon Briggs says her monthly rent at Hollywood increased from $125 in 1989 to $310 in 2015). But courts also require diligent management, says Westside Neighborhood

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Association president Michaela Schager, who owns a trailer court in the Bitterroot Valley.

Travois Village, across Russell Street from Hollywood, employs up to three fulltime maintenance staffers to care for the 44-acre grounds. Property manager Derie Kain works out of a small, air-conditioned office in the center of the park, where she handles the accounting and makes sure tenants uphold park rules regarding the exterior appearance of trailers, upkeep of lots and disposal of trash. The keys to managing the mobile home community, she says, include enforcing rules with problem tenants and being willing to “spend some money” to keep the park in good condition.

Hollywood opened in 1966. When Briggs moved there in 1989, the court employed a resident manager in addition to a professional management company.

Around that time, one resident complaint filed with the health department identified loud music, “disorderly persons” and “tenants and visitors hot-rodding loud vehicles within the court” as problems, and in 1990, the same complainant attempted to organize a resident’s association to pressure management. Even so, Sharon Briggs recalls that the park’s owners at the time, the Caplis family, and Lambros Property Management generally ran a tight ship.

Behind the scenes, though, trouble was brewing. Lambros stopped managing the property in 1995, and in 1996 the Caplises let the trailer court’s state license lapse for several months. The owners were apparently having a family feud. Stephen Caplis later won a $327,000 judgment in Missoula County District Court against James and John Caplis, after accusing them of using trailer court funds for personal expenses from 1996 to 1999. Stephen accused his family members of draining the company’s bank account, taking laundry room coinage and overpaying themselves.

The Indy was unable to reach James or John Caplis for comment.

Kari Briggs, then a teenager, recalls that it was around that time the community began to change. Hollywood continued to decline after it was sold to Fred Haruda, an Oregon man, in 1999. Health department files from that era include photos of a trashridden trailer and an anonymous complaint from a resident who said conditions were “deteriorating daily” even as lot rents increased. Inspectors documented abandoned trailers, broken windows, trash piles and overgrown weeds.

In 2006, longtime resident Lynette Johnson approached Mayor John Engen, the Missoulian, and health officials about

her concerns. She attributed some of the problems to subletting, noting that nearly a dozen of the trailers, including those on either side of hers, were owned by a man named Ray Bean, who sublet them to “anyone off the street.” One of Bean’s subletters apparently invited transients to stay in her trailer or in tents pitched outside, “presumably for a cash fee or in exchange for something else of value,” Johnson wrote. The health department issued a notice of violation for various sanitation issues, and Haruda traveled to Missoula to tell tenants to “clean up,” the Missoulian reported at the time. Neither Bean nor Haruda could be reached for comment on this story.

Sometime after that, Hollywood ceased to have a resident manager. The park’s playground was removed to make space for another trailer, and the laundry room/community building was shut down.

The health department issued another notice of violation to Caras Property Management in 2008 after someone was bitten by a feral cat. That violation elicited a strongly worded response from Orr, the same attorney representing the current property manager, who wrote that his client objected to the health department’s “heavy handed” approach and challenged officials to prove the cat was feral.

City-county environmental health specialist Daniel Fultz saw some encouraging improvements after the Khourys bought Hollywood in 2013, writing in 2014 and 2015 inspection reports that Devin Khoury’s management company, KEI Property Management, was proactive in clearing the court of debris and overgrowth. The improvements didn’t last.

This past June, even after neighbors took their concerns to Missoula City Council, the court received its worst inspection report in 30 years, failing in almost every area. Fultz found sewage pooled under one trailer, on the same lot that had received a notice of violation in 2016 after a tenant reportedly went months with sewage issues that prevented the use of her bathroom. Two dozen health complaints have been filed against Hollywood since the Khourys began managing it.

“It got to the point with KEI that all they wanted was the money,” Sharon Briggs says.

Hollywood residents currently pay $320 in monthly lot rent, according to Orr. Across the street at Travois Village, lot rents run from $335 to $350.

Despite decades of violations, Hollywood owners have never been fined or had their trailer court license revoked, En-

vironmental Health Director Shannon Therriault says. Therriault compares the state regulatory scheme for trailer courts to the ones for commercial businesses such as restaurants. But while the health department can shut down an unsanitary restaurant, it has fewer ways to deal with offending trailer courts without displacing residents. Fultz, the health inspector, says he finds the situation “frustrating,” because many of the health code problems at Hollywood are preventable.

As public outcry has renewed, the health department is now seeking county approval to levy reinspection fees against trailer court owners whose properties fail two inspections in a row—not technically a penalty, but a way to hit negligent landlords in the pocketbook.

Whether the situation at Hollywood can be rectified, though, depends on whom you ask.

Facing public scrutiny, Khoury hired Orr in May to try to straighten things out.

KEI is in the process of hiring an additional manager to help oversee the property, and an abandoned trailer was finally removed after being charred by fire in February.

This month, Orr initiated eviction proceedings against 28 non-rent-paying tenants.

After the evictions play out, KEI expects it could be left with as many as two dozen abandoned trailers to remove from the court, at a cost of $3,000-$5,000 each.

That doesn’t bode well for delinquent tenants or, perhaps, the future of the park.

Already, Hollywood isn’t producing enough of the one thing that makes difficult trailer parks worth the trouble to their owners: cash. At one point during a recent interview, Orr estimated that Hollywood is producing about $5,000-$6,000 in monthly profit, but adds that Khoury considers the revenues “about a wash” with expenses.

The owners have no current plans to address the aging sewer pipes that Fultz believes are causing sewage to back up into residents’ homes. And if the Khourys can’t make Hollywood profitable, Orr says, they’ll look to redevelop the site as multifamily housing.

That’s exactly what happened to another Missoula trailer court on South Third Street, which was derided as “felony flats” until it was redeveloped in 2014.

Some of its fixed-income residents, whose trailers were too old to move, sought refuge in unplumbed campers parked on the edge of town. Others moved into empty trailers at Hollywood. dbrouwer@missoulanews.com

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[opinion]

Quite the conspiracy The strange and continuing saga of Valerie Stamey

by Dan Brooks

Once in a generation, a public servant emerges whose vision of government can only be described as genius. Valerie Stamey is our genius. You may remember her from the eight months she spent as Ravalli County treasurer—a term that ended when the fire department ran out of money and an official investigation discovered more than $750,000 in undeposited checks lying around her office.

Coincidentally, that was also the last time Stamey was seen in Montana.

County officials found her in South Carolina last May, after two years of searching. She was served with legal documents informing her of the $152,000 fine Ravalli County district court had levied against her for official misconduct. To the woman of genius, however, such numbers are paltry.

After briefly arguing that Montana courts had no legal authority in South Carolina, Stamey came back with her countermove: She is suing Ravalli County employees and the Bitterroot Star for $20.2 million.

In a case filed June 25—three years after county commissioners suspended her from her position as treasurer—Stamey seeks $240,000 for “loss of economic opportunities” and $20 million in punitive damages. The defendants include virtually everyone involved, including the people who put her in office.

In addition to the county attorney, the former treasurer, three former deputy treasurers, the county clerk and the owners of the Bitterroot Star newspaper, Stamey’s lawsuit names as defendants county commissioners Greg Chilcott, J.R. Iman, Jeff Burrows, Chris Hoffman and Suzy Foss.

Stamey is casting a wide net. But in targeting the commissioners, she probably comes closest to identifying responsibility for this debacle.

Stamey was not voted into office. The county commission appointed her treasurer, apparently on the basis of her involvement in local Republican politics. In the months after her disappearance, investigators learned she had no previous experience in managerial accounting. She also had a default judgment against her in South Carolina for failing to respond to

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charges that she had fraudulently cashed the same $18,000 check twice. Shortly after she moved to Montana, she took out a mortgage on her South Carolina home, on which she also defaulted.

If commissioners knew any of this information when they made Stamey treasurer—appointing her over county tax lead Linda Isaacs, who at least had professional accounting experience—they didn’t mention it. To the lay observer, it looks like they put an utterly unqualified stranger in charge of Ravalli County’s money. But the

“It must be a conspiracy, because the alternative is to believe that commissioners ran Ravalli County less carefully than most assistant managers run a Jiffy Lube.” keen legal eye sees that their decision was no accident. It was not negligence but conspiracy—a conspiracy to create, in the words of Stamey’s lawsuit, “the false impression that she was incompetent.”

“This case represents the coordinated effort on the part of those in charge of Ravalli County government to utterly destroy the livelihood and dignity of a person based on a complete fabrication to protect the malfeasance of the Defendant’s [sic] herein named,” the suit claims. “In Ravalli County, they aren’t content to beat you; they must destroy everything about you.”

I am glad to see that Stamey’s attorney, Robert Myers, follows the legal convention

of using an apostrophe to warn the reader that an S is coming up. I’m glad to see him again, period. In February 2014, shortly after Stamey left office, Myers announced plans to sue investigating accountant James Woy for libel. That suit has not been filed.

Last year, Myers unsuccessfully ran for a seat on Ravalli County District Court and was charged with professional misconduct twice during the campaign. In response, he filed a lawsuit against the state’s chief disciplinary counsel.

Given this litigious climate, I would like to state clearly that Stamey is definitely not a maniac or some kind of grifter. She is the innocent victim of a dozen government officials who lured her to Ravalli County, appointed her treasurer, and then sabotaged her so they could defame her. The only other explanation is that commissioners made the worst hiring decision in Ravalli history—a decision that is still wasting public funds and embarrassing the county four years later. But that explanation just doesn’t make sense.

They wouldn’t put a stranger in charge of the county’s money without a background check. They wouldn’t appoint a treasurer with no accounting experience and a record of fraud at a moment when the treasury was already in disarray. It must be a conspiracy, because the alternative is to believe that commissioners ran Ravalli County less carefully than most assistant managers run a Jiffy Lube.

I’m with Stamey on this one. County commissioners sabotaged the treasury to make her look incompetent, and then everyone from third-party accountants to the owners of a local newspaper conspired to support that impression. We’re still not clear on who made her flee the state, but I’m sure that will come out. The alternative is to believe that this multi-year, hundredthousand-dollar debacle happened by accident, because no one was smart enough to stop it. That possibility is just too terrifying to contemplate.

Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture, and the struggle between incompetence and evil at combatblog.net.

[opinion]

Healing spaces Zinke’s Interior agenda isn’t good for vets or land

by Rob Vessels

Last summer, five fellow veterans and I canoed Alaska’s Canning River to the Beaufort Sea through one of our nation’s most pristine regions, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. For two weeks we lived on river time and took life one bend at a time. Our trip acquired a unique meaning: We felt whole again and experienced peace.

Now that peace is at risk, as President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke advance an agenda that puts drilling and development before places, people and wildlife.

Eight years removed from the Army, I continue to cope with posttraumatic stress and what I can only call moral injury. During my first year out of the military, I hit rock bottom and thought about ending my life. In the years that followed, I struggled with the recurring trauma of losing some of my closest buddies to suicide.

In my battalion alone, 12 have taken their own lives. To this day, I still

struggle with these losses, which is why I almost always fall back on visiting wild places to recuperate.

Wilderness offers some of the most transformative and healing op-

ing our stories and moving forward.

The outdoors is a great equalizer: Who you are and where you come from ceases to matter. When you’re outdoors with someone, veteran or

“The way I’ve come to see it, the Arctic Refuge and other public lands are a physical representation of the democracy I fought to protect.”

portunities anyone can experience.

Whether canoeing in the Arctic or simply backpacking with my dog, I can sort through things in the outdoors. I can also connect with other veterans and members of my community, shar-

not, you bond with each other and the natural world around you.

The way I’ve come to see it, the Arctic Refuge and other public lands are a physical representation of the democracy I fought to protect. These

unique spaces are the land we defend, and their protection ensures that all people can explore and enjoy the beauty of our shared lands. I want to ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to witness scenes like this one, etched on my memory from two weeks in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: When we got back to camp one evening, I turned around to find a baby caribou about five feet in front of me, calling like I was its mother. After a second, it realized I was something else, and it walked off. But all that evening I could see the calf at a distance, roaming the tundra alone as it searched for its herd. Hours later, about 53 adult caribou appeared on the horizon, grazing, and I hoped that the baby got to finally link back up with its mother and herd.

That night, I felt the vulnerability of that baby caribou, as I felt the vulnerability of all life in wild places.

On the final day of our journey, my team packed up our canoes and slogged for several miles through marshy terrain and over basketballsized tussocks until we reached the edge of the North American continent.

There, at the edge of our nation, I stood in awe at fields alive with activity and life. I’d never seen so many species of bird in one place before. While musk ox gamboled in the river across from us, an Arctic fox scampered around the tundra, looking back at us with interest. And in the distance, just to top everything off, we could see a grizzly bear grazing.

Yet I could also see Point Thomson, Alaska’s easternmost oil and natural gas site, and there before us was the issue currently facing this magnificent state. Zinke recently signed an order to expand oil and gas production in the Arctic, including ordering a review of the fragile coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for fossil fuel development.

Given his recent recommendation to reduce the size of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, his ongoing efforts to roll back protections at other parks and monuments across the country, and the fact that Trump’s budget relies on oil drilling revenues from the Arctic Refuge, our public lands—and especially the Arctic Refuge—are more vulnerable than ever.

These wild spaces define who we are as Americans. It is our job to continue to defend them from being scarred forever. I hope you’ll join me in calling on Secretary Zinke to stand up for our public lands, not just in word but in deed. We need to ensure that they remain places for healing and for hope.

Rob Vessels is a contributor to Writers on the Range, the opinion service of High Country News (hcn.org ). He is program manager for the Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors Program and an Army veteran.

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[offbeat]

Tourists and father-son duos looking for out-of-this-world bonding experiences are paying up to $50,000 for the opportunity to “hunt” feral hogs from helicopters in Texas, sometimes using machine guns. “There’s only so many places in the world you can shoot machine guns out of a helicopter and no one shoots back,” said HeliBacon company co-owner Chris Britt.

Texas passed the “pork-chopper” bill in 2011, allowing aerial hunting of feral hogs, and in May, legislators approved hunting from hot-air balloons, which are quieter and give hunters a steadier shot.

PRE-EXISTING CONDITION – Enterprising mother Jeannine Isom in Cedar Hills, Utah, took her 7-year-old son’s dental care into her own hands in June when she purchased hand sanitizer and needle-nose pliers at Walmart, then ushered her son into the store’s restroom and pulled out two of his teeth. Police were alerted after the boy’s older brother heard him screaming. The mother was charged with felony child abuse.

SWEET REVENGE – A frustrated victim of bedbugs in Augusta, Maine, reacted to city inaction by bringing a cup of bedbugs to a municipal office building and slamming it down on the counter, scattering about 100 insects and forcing the closure of several offices as officials scrambled to contain them. The apartment dweller had requested help finding other housing, but city officials told him he didn’t qualify.

THINGS WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED – Are cute vegetables easier to swallow? A Chinese company has developed fruit and vegetable molds that form growing foods into little Buddhas, hearts, stars and skulls. Farmers afix the plastic molds over the stems of growing plants, and the fruit fills the mold as it grows. Some designs include words, and the company also offers custom molds.

FASHION EMERGENCY – French fashion label Y/Project, in an apparent response to the eternal question, “Do these jeans make my butt look big?” is selling buttless jeans. The waistband attaches to the legs of the jeans with a series of clasps and straps, so the pant legs hang loose on the wearer. The Detachable Button Down pants are priced at $570.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS – College student Lydia Marie Cormaney almost made it out of a Gillette, Wyoming, Walmart with more than $2,000 worth of merchandise without paying for it. When police arrived, she was ready with a reason: She was doing research about kleptomania, which also explained the stockpile of stolen items in her dorm room. However, as she was enrolled in only a biology class at Gillette College, it was unclear what she planned to do with the results of her study.

EWWWWW! – The Happiest Place on Earth was a little less joyful for 17 visitors in June, when a hazardous materials team was dispatched to Main Street at Disneyland after parkgoers reported being struck by feces. Experts quickly realized that rather than being victims of a bathroom bomber, the park guests had been regrettably positioned beneath a flock of geese flying overhead. The victims were ushered to a private restroom to clean up and were provided with fresh clothing.

Maintenance workers at the courthouse in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are fed up with people urinating in the elevators, especially considering that restrooms are within spitting distance of the elevators.

Craighead County officials hope to stem the tide with newly installed security cameras, which have caught three men in the act since their installation last fall.

UNDIGNIFIED DEATHS – Robert Dreyer, celebrating his 89th birthday, suffered no apparent injury when he crashed his car into a fire hydrant in Viera, Florida, in May. But as he got out of the car to check the damage, he drowned after being sucked into the hole by the strong water pressure where the hydrant had been. A bystander tried to rescue Dreyer, but couldn’t overcome the water pressure to reach him.

FRONTIERS OF MARKETING – Male baseball fans attending the June 15 Jacksonville (Florida) Jumbo Shrimp minor league game were treated to a novel promotional giveaway: pregnancy tests. The “You Might Be a Father” promotion was conceived to help fans decide whether they should return for the Father’s Day game on Sunday, June 18.

PEOPLE AND THEIR MONEY – Because leaving your falcon at home while you do errands is too painful, high-end automaker Bentley now offers a customized SUV featuring a “removable transportation perch and tether” for hunting birds and a wood inlay in the shape of a falcon on the dash. At a starting price of $230,000, the Bentayga Falconry also features a refreshment case and special compartments for bird hoods and gauntlets. “Falconry is regarded as the sport of kings in the Middle East, so it was vital that the kit we create ... appeal to our valued customers there and around the world,” noted Geoff Dowding with Bentley’s Mulliner division.

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LYNSEY G. HAS SEEN THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE WEIRD OF PORNOGRAPHY. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

by Sarah Aswell

photo courtesy Jayel Draco

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In other words, Lynsey will talk to when Lynsey entered the scene, the inynsey G. is in her small but Or recommended a wonderfully sexy you openly about porn at a barbecue. dustry was undergoing a simultaneous cheerful basement apartment cam girl to a colleague?

“I think that in the past 10 years or And the wonderfully sexy cam girl? Yes, collapse and regrowth. Internet techin Missoula, making a cup of tea. At 34, she’s petite with del- so, there’s this idea that [porn] is main- she has a recommendation or two. (For nology—a shocking amount of which icate features topped off by a bright-red stream because everybody watches it,” more info on that, check out the sidebar.) the porn industry pioneered— was making DVDs and print material obsolete, pixie cut, dressed casually and comfort- Lynsey says. “But while people will talk while the low production costs that ably in a blue cotton dress. Her fiancé, about a porn star who is in the news, multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco, is they won’t say, ‘I like gang-bang porn.’”

Lynsey G. was born in Bozeman came with mobile devices and digital For the last decade, Lynsey has been but grew up in rural Pennsylvania. She video flooded the market with huge volsitting on the floor in the living room, hard at work creating an elaborate cos- writing extensively about this forbidden uses a pen name because her parents umes of low-quality, high-shock-value tume of fake flowers and green fabric. topic. She started by reviewing feature- are socially conservative and are, she “gonzo” pornography—short, plotless, The apartment is filled with his art—nar- length smut and writing “set pieces” for says, not generally proud of her career. mostly point-of-view material that tended rative paintings, tiny sci-fi figurines—and girly magazines, then slowly transitioned She grew up without the sex talk from toward rough sex.

At the same time, a new pornograstacks of the couple’s books, from Dr. to writing about the porn industry. This her parents, who discouraged her from summer she published a memoir, Watch- talking about sex at all. Of course, that phy company, now called MindGeek, Seuss to Dante.

Teacup in hand, leaning against the ing Porn, about her stint in New York only fed her obsession with all things had created the website Pornhub.com and was quickly buying up smaller porn kitchen island, Lynsey wants to talk City covering the industry. illicit, she says.

All of which makes her, perhaps, about porn. A self-described “porn jourHer early relationship with porn outlets by the hundreds. The company nalist,” Lynsey, who writes under a pen pornography’s perfect ambassador. She’s wasn’t out of the ordinary. She watched a gained control of both the big porn stuname, wants to talk about facials, triple not an industry insider, so she’s not so en- grainy VHS porn with friends as a kid (as dios and the free porn “tube” sites. penetration and other kinks. But she meshed that she can’t analyze and criticize an adult, she gleefully refers to it as “Boner MindGeek expertly plays the two types, wants to talk about racism and safer sex and big data in equal measure. She wants to talk about online pay structures and production studio monopolies and feminism. She talks about, in the same breath, milk enemas, freedom of speech, obscenity laws, and a person she’s interviewed who is known as “The Butt Man.” It’s strange to hear someone talk so openly about porn, and after almost a decade covering the topic, Lynsey knows it. She is, she proudly says, a pervert— someone who has always been drawn to the forbidden. At the same time, she’s like almost everyone else. She watches porn, and so do up to 89 percent of women and up to 99 percent of men, according to some studies. It’s an act more common than drinking tea; just about half of the United States population drinks tea each day, according to the Tea Association of America.

Yet it’s hard to chat openly about pornography, because it’s one of the photo by Amy Donovan last remaining taboos. In an era of con- Lynsey G. documented her experiences writing about the porn industry in a new memoir, Watching Porn: And fessional essays, tell-all books and social Other Confessions of an Adult Entertainment Journalist, which she presented in June at Shakespeare & Co. media overshare, it often feels like old standards of what is open for discussion porn’s issues clearly. But she’s also not just Island,”) and once she found a few nudie traditional pay sites and free sites, off of have been annihilated. It’s normal to a consumer: She has interviewed hundreds mags under a relative’s bathroom sink. In each other, raking in cash from porn and dish to your friends about the sex of people in the business, seen just as college, she dabbled on free porn sites but advertising sales both.

Porn actors and smaller production you’re having, to trumpet your political many films (with names like East Coast AS- didn’t think much of it. views to anyone who will listen, to share Sault), and even partied with industry stars When she was 24 and desperate for companies were taking huge pay cuts your orientations and proclivities with- like Ron Jeremy (who, she says, was a jerk, writing work in New York City, a friend while trying to grapple with the quickly out shame. For better or worse, we’ve by the way) and Kenni Styles (who wasn’t). told her about an opportunity to review changing landscape. As with traditional entered a time when no topic goes As such, she’s well positioned to help bust porn films for money. Intrigued, she publishing companies and bookstores, undiscussed, when we can be loud and porno myths and fight the taboo. snagged the position and received a card- everyone in the industry seemed to be As she writes in her memoir, “The board box of DVDs with titles like Sperm scrambling to find new ways to monetize proud of who we are and what we do, trick was to find the middle ground, as Sponges Vol. 2 and My Black Fantasy. their professions, but they were also havonline and off.

“Except,” says Lynsey, “when it always, to place myself firmly in the cen“I had preconceived notions,” she ing trouble letting go of old ways and old ter, and from there show what I saw. The says. “I thought it would be much cooler. lifestyles. comes to pornography.”

As Lynsey learned of these changes When’s the last time you had a con- validity of my perspective on pornogra- I thought it would be artsy, and it was not from talking to stars and directors and versation at a barbecue about the phy, really, doesn’t come from my close- that at all.” pornography you consume? Or told a ness to it, but rather from the distance I She had plunged into the deep end reading the latest industry news, she felt friend you were late because you were have maintained from the industry and of a complicated industry—one that the torn. She saw herself as a feminist, but masturbating to footage of a gang-bang? consumers.” internet was changing rapidly. In 2007, she wasn’t yet sure how those beliefs

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should shape how she approached pornography, or if they even could. She was learning that watching free sites like Pornhub hurt the industry, but she kept returning to them, despite the stacks of big-budget, feature-length DVDs under her bed. She read Lux Alptraum, another porn critic, about the ethics of watching porn: “It can be really, really difficult to negotiate ethics when orgasms are concerned … sometimes your orgasm is not concerned with whether somebody got paid for the day.”

At the same time, she was concerned with the other issues in porn: Actors were and still are paid based on their gender, sex, race, age and weight. Safesex practices were and still are a huge issue, especially in pornography’s long-

“When’s the last time you had a conversation at a barbecue about the pornography you consume?” time home of California. And consent and sexual-assault controversies plague the industry.

Her worlds collided. She was working as a receptionist at a high-end art gallery, where she wrote porn reviews and scheduled porn star interviews while surrounded by million-dollar paintings.

At the bar, she struggled with whether to

bring up her porn-related side gig with acquaintances. She liked the work, and she found it interesting, but she wondered if it was hurting her prospects as a legitimate writer, or even just as a respectable person. What if she ever wanted to run for school board?

But everyone from directors to actors to producers explained to her that

turmoil to consent controversies, as evidence that it’s bad for society, Lynsey was realizing that porn simply is society. It’s just a little more in-your-face.

The funhouse-mirror analogy held true for everything from the appearances of mainstream porn actresses, who had augmented breasts, fake eyelashes and tiny waists, to the scenes themselves,

Whack! The website, which first focused on parody and insider satire, also became an outlet for Lynsey to process her feelings on porn, through interviews with stars and in news coverage of award shows and conventions. A year later, in 2010, she landed a one-year column in McSweeney’s, where she got to work out her thoughts on the industry and her job.

One of her biggest revelations was that pornography is first and foremost a manufactured product, meant for consumption.

“A lot of people tend to think of porn as something that just is, like day and night just are,” she says. “Most people access it online for free. You go to a website and there it is. It’s easy to interact with it without giving it deeper

Your Extremely Simple 6-Step Guide To Consuming Pornography Responsibly 1. Pay for your porn. The No. 1 easiest way to ensure you are being responsible while you whack is to stay away from free porn “tube” sites like Pornhub. Yes, it sucks to pay for things, but for just a few bucks, you can get much, much better, tailored-toyou pornography. The money supports everyone who sticks their neck out to create good, responsible porn, from the actors to the production companies.

2. Use your brain and eyes. Not all pornography is for everyone, and it’s fine if you don’t like certain scenarios and fetishes. But if you are doubtful about the age of the people in the porn, their consent, or, generally, how the clip could have been made and posted legally, turn it off. Porn takes up a third of the total bandwidth of the World Wide Web. There is plenty of other stuff to get off to.

3. Let me Google that for you. Are you into a certain actor, website or production company, but you’re not sure about their practices? Google it, friend. It’s surprisingly easy to find information about the bigger names in porn, including how certain production companies are run. If you can’t find the info, that’s not a great sign.

4. Reach out on social media. Most notable porn stars have an online presence, from Twitter and Instagram accounts to websites and live cams. And most love talking about their job and flirting with fans. Not only can you verify that they are being treated professionally at work, you can also even request scenes or find treasure troves of affordable clips.

5. Set aside some time. One of the big issues with porn consumption is that it is done quickly, when consumers don’t care much about anything but climaxing. Take some time when you’re in a not-that-sexy mood to figure out what you want and where you can get it the right way.

6. Start with these recommendations. Believe us, Lynsey G. has already done the research. Even though she can’t guess your fetishes and preferences, she has a few good places to get started. If you’re a pro-equal pay, consent-loving, body-positive feminist person, you might like: Pink & White Productions, MakeLoveNotPorn.tv, Lust Films, FoxHouse Films, Blue Artichoke, and director Jacky St. James.

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photo by Amy Donovan

“I feel like any door could have opened, and she would have found her humanitarian, feminist angle,” says Lynsey’s partner, Jayel, pictured with her. “[Writing about porn] became a thing where she could do good with it.”

though pornography is an extremely troubled industry, it wasn’t so different from from Wall Street or government work. She writes: “But, alas, pornography is something of a funhouse mirror to mainstream society—many of the issues we see in everyday life are recreated in adult entertainment, distorted and blown out of proportion.”

She began to see that the only thing that made issues with porn different from, say, issues with professional football was that porn involves people having sex on camera for money, and that remains taboo. While conservatives might point to porn’s problems, from financial

which were much more performative than real sex.

“It’s a no-holds-barred entertainment industry,” she says. “You get to see the id of America playing. It can be fun, but it can also be scary. It can be demeaning and awful. It’s the American consciousness without any limitations.

Everything’s bigger and brighter, for better and worse. And that’s also true of the sociological and political issues.”

When the porn site for which she reviewed movies folded, Lynsey and her former editor launched a new site called

thought: Who made it? Who are these people? In the old days, you had to buy a magazine or DVD. You had to purchase an object. There were credits.

Now it just exists. It’s important to understand that the vast majority, even if it’s called ‘amateur,’ is produced and manufactured for the sole purpose of getting you off.”

That concept was important, because seeing pornography as a business that provided goods and services kept her from seeing it as monolithically good or evil, moral or immoral, right or wrong.

Some production companies put profits before all else. Others were thoughtful,

inclusive, even artsy. And there were a lot somewhere in the middle.

Seeing pornography as a manufactured product also meant having the ability to be an informed consumer.

Most people take an interest in where their products come from, from the food they eat to the clothes they wear.

But how many people think as much about the skin flick they watch as they do about the burger they eat afterward?

Understanding that porn is a product meant thinking about how and why it is consumed. If you know your farmer, you should meet your porn producer.

Porn, it turned out, was a diverse and complex ecosystem.

Over time, it dawned on her that if pornography is a manufactured product and not just a thing that’s there, then consumers have more control than they might think (especially if they take the time and effort to actually buy porn).

“There are tens of thousands of people involved [in the porn industry], and they are not all doing the same thing,” she says. “People want to blame pornography for all of these evil things instead of looking at the consumers. The worst porn is where there’s not a positive feedback loop between the creators and consumers. When there’s communication between the companies and the public, the companies who show consent and authentic pleasure and things that are good for the world, they have an open dialogue with their consumers. The good porn producers talk about their process.

They are into spreading the good word.

If you are interested in finding the good word, it is there.”

As Lynsey began writing more about porn as a genre and not just about specific films, the funhouse mirror became more and more apparent. The industry was a distorted, exaggerated reflection of real life. The bad could be pretty bad, and the good—where was that hiding?

Over the years, she had found a lot of humanity in pornography, from discovering that most porn stars were also expert businesswomen to finding out that they also really loved their jobs (and were not broken humans any more than the rest of us). But she also had never quite found porn that wasn’t performative and reductive in a way that troubled her, whether she was watching for business or pleasure.

In 2010, as editor-in-chief at Whack!, Lynsey stumbled upon the first DVD by queer/feminist indie porn studio Pink & White Productions, The Crash Pad. Her review, she recalls, was giddy and naïve: She’d finally found porn that satisfied

both her thinking, feminist side and her desire for authentically hot scenes.

As she began to get her hands on as much queer porn as possible, and as she set up interviews with the people who made it, she found a whole new corner of the ecosystem. This was porn in which the actors often chose their own partners. It was porn that featured safe sex, and bottles of lube were left on bedside tables, just like in real life. It was also porn in which people of all genders, races, sizes, and abilities were featured, not as kinks, but just as humans who loved having hot sex.

Perhaps most important, it was porn in which women and minorities were much more often behind the camera, in the director’s chair, or producing the films.

terviews with real people, in and out of the industry.

She was also learning all she could about the world of queer and feminist porn.

She befriended Cindy Gallop, a feminist entrepreneur who was famous for her frankness about the porn industry. Gallop shared her vision for her website, MakeLoveNotPorn.tv, where real people upload footage of sex that viewers can download for just a few dollars.

She also talked to many of the stars of the indie porn world, learning their diverse backgrounds and motivations. The funhouse mirror analogy held here, as well: The only thing different about porn stars was that they enjoyed having sex on camera. Studies affirm the same conclu-

ally marginalized groups, depicts genuine pleasure, and expands the boundaries of sexual representation on film.

Surrounded by the queer and indie filmmakers that she loved and respected in Toronto, she was awarded a glass butt plug, a plaque and a bunny tail.

By 2014, Lynsey began feeling burned out. Whack! had folded in 2012 after years of losing money. She landed a book deal to write about her experiences, but didn’t know when she’d have time to work on the project. She had been going non-stop for years, and once, during the time she was filming her mini-documentaries and freelancing, she passed out on the subway from exhaustion.

photo by Amy Donovan

In Watching Porn, Lynsey G. writes about the complex world of the adult entertainment industry, including issues most people don’t think about in porn terms, like racism and economic equality.

Lynsey, who had recently opened up her own relationship and was now dating both a man and a woman, finally saw porn that looked like a true reflection of her own life. And she loved it.

With her newfound enthusiasm, Lynsey began firing on all cylinders. She was now working a day job in the mainstream publishing industry on top of her porn-related writing work. She was keeping Whack! afloat, traveling to porn conferences around the country, and maintaining serious relationships with two people. She was commissioned to create an art installation for a small gallery called Apexart. She chose to create four mini-documentaries that spliced together footage of pornography with in-

sion: Porn stars are not more likely to have histories of sexual trauma or to have sexually transmitted infections.

She also discovered that the advent of the internet meant there was more and more mainstream feminist porn, for those who cared to look. These films looked like other skin flicks but with small differences. The actors would talk before and after the shoot about how much they loved the scene, verifying consent for the audience. Or the production company would publish its on-set rules, so everyone was clear on how actors were treated.

The culmination of Lynsey’s work arrived in 2013, when she won a Feminist Porn Award for one of her art show minidocumentaries. Organized by the adult store Good For Her, the awards recognize pornography that features tradition-

At this point, she was also dating Jayel, whom she had met two years earlier working on a modeling project. He, too, felt he wanted to escape the pressures of the city to focus on art. He was willing to support Lynsey in whatever she wanted to do, whether it had to do with pornography or not.

“I feel like any door could have opened, and she would have found her humanitarian, feminist angle,” he says.

“She would have made whatever was through that door something progressive that she could offer the world. This [opportunity] was particularly interesting because it affected her personally and was relevant to her personally. It became a thing where she could do good with it.”

After visiting Jayel’s sister at the University of Montana, they decided to move

to Missoula. The cost of living was so much lower than New York City that they could make ends meet freelancing, and the advent of Obamacare meant that Lynsey, who has suffered from rheumatoid arthritis since she was a baby, no longer had to work for a large corporation just to get health care.

Now the couple’s apartment is a hub of creative activity. Last year, they launched an independent publishing company called Oneshi Press. Jayel recently published a fantasy novel, The Great Nations of Rendaraia, and the pair is also working on a full-length graphic novel starring a woman named Tracy Queen, a mafia boss who becomes a sensational cam girl.

Queen has to fight the bad guy—who in many ways represents the mainstream porn industry— and there are also, Lynsey says with a smile, porn-star cameos and a talking raccoon. The project seems like a culmination of everything she’s learned and everything she feels about her experiences in the porn world.

Pornography, as an industry and as a product, continues to be extremely profitable, though for a much smaller group of people. Aside from the owners of MindGeek, the most successful players have been the performers—most of them women— who have learned how to build their brands and businesses through individual websites, cam modeling, events and texting services. Some also work as escorts on the side.

While the genres aren’t thriving by comparison with the mainstream, indie, queer and fetish porn are holding their own, surviving on paying viewers who care about quality, inclusivity, creativity and consent.

And getting off to super-hot pornography.

Lynsey is also still writing about porn.

While her days of reviewing movies like Anal Acrobats and Whore of the Rings 2 are over, she continues to write for more mainstream publishers and produce more introspective and journalistic work.

This year, for Mel Magazine, she’s writing a 12-part series called Porn Around the World, where she does in-depth reporting about the state of porn in a different country each month. And for Glamour she’s writing about porn issues like racism, ageism, and trans representation.

“It’s such a vast topic, but it doesn’t really get thought of this way,” she says.

“People think it’s just fucking on camera.

But there is so much more going on.

Every now and then, I have a moment when I want to do something different, but then something will happen and I get excited about it all over again. It’s interesting, and I think about it a lot. It’s important to talk about.” editor@missoulanews.com

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[arts]

Happy daze Wilma Laverne Miner and 40 other acts take over Missoula’s all-ages spaces

by Erika Fredrickson

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t used to be that you could find Kaylen Alan Krebsbach busking in a downtown doorway on Saturday morning, while people ambled between farmers markets on Higgins Avenue. She was just out of high school and playing in a band called Baby & Bukowski with another musician, Mari Wolverton. Their love for Simon and Garfunkel was obvious—they’d often cover “Cecilia” and “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.” They were also playing originals from their then-new 2012 album, We Won’t Go Home Until Morning, which showcased their startlingly sharp songwriting talents.

The band was just creating a buzz in Missoula’s music scene when they decided to move to Portland, and for those of us who had fallen for their music, it felt like a too-brief affair. Even after they moved back to Missoula a year later, it was rare to hear them play.

“We had slowly stopped doing music,” Krebsbach says. “We were both trying to figure out what we wanted to do.”

That’s what makes Krebsbach’s recent return to Missoula stages all the more sweet. For the past year, she’s played a handful of solo shows, and last month she debuted her new band, Wilma Laverne Miner. It features Rob Cave on bass, Nick Hawksley on guitar and Tyler Duncan on drums. They’ll play their second show this weekend, at the fourth-annual summer music festival called Camp Daze.

Krebsbach named the band after her grandmother on her dad’s side, a woman she never got to know but felt a connection with anyway. The songs are influenced by Krebsbach’s childhood listening to her dad’s Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams records.

“My dad grew up in Havre and then kind of all over the place,” she says.

“Most of my memories of my childhood are of that music, which comes from my dad’s side of the family, and so I tried to bring in aspects of that.”

During the five years between Baby & Bukowski’s prime and the birth of Wilma Lavern Miner, Krebsbach was writing songs. She was also touring, but not on her own project. After her stint in

For their first performance, at a house show attended mostly by friends, band members wore all black and glitter while Krebsbach wore a 1950s-style country outfit.

“The music—if you listen to it, it’s really not all that country,” Krebsbach says.

“As it goes on, I’m sure it’ll evolve into country music more. When people ask me to describe it, the closest comparison I can give is if Patsy Cline had an emo phase and she was listening to Paramore a lot. But aspects of Baby & Bukowski definitely shine through, lyrically and in the rhythms. It’s music that, in all ways, goes back to where I came from.”

Wilma Laverne Miner plays the Union Ballroom Thu., July 13, at 9:30 PM.

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Singer-songwriter Kaylen Krebsbach recently started Wilma Laverne Miner, a band named after her grandmother.

Portland, she hit the road with spoken word artist Buddy Wakefield, backing him up on his tour. While working with Wakefield, she met Andrea Gibson, a popular queer poet for whom she ended up working as a tour manager and serving as an onstage instrumentalist during shows. When she returned to Missoula from that tour two years ago, she wasn’t sure if she should continue pursuing music.

“I was feeling really frustrated,” she says. “I took a nap, and when I woke up Andrea was calling me, asking me if I wanted to go on tour with her opening

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for Gregory Alan Isakov. And I was like, ‘Yes. This is divine intervention.’”

On that tour, she played as Andrea’s instrumentalist to sold-out shows in Minneapolis, Chicago and Asheville. The experience renewed her interest in songwriting. In 2016, after Prince died, Google contacted Krebsbach to ask if the company could use a clip from a video in which she covers “Nothing Compares 2 U.” In March she went on tour to South

by Southwest with Philadelphia’s Kississippi; she’d met the band in Missoula at a house show, and they had asked her to play with them.

“I’ve been so lucky and in the right place at the right time and able to see how things are done on tour and in the music [world],” she says. “I don’t take it for granted at all.”

Money from the Google advertisement helped nudge Krebsbach back into playing her own songs in Missoula. For five years she’s been leaving and coming back, living out of boxes and on her mother’s couch. Wilma Laverne Miner comes at a time when Krebsbach says she’s starting to feel more rooted in her hometown. And the music seems to speak to that rootedness.

n its fourth year, Camp Daze is doing something a little radical. The threeday music festival is forgoing the bar scene and presenting all of its live music in all-ages, non-alcoholic spaces.

If you’ve been following the activities of Camp Daze promoters, this move will come as no surprise. Nicholas Hawksley, Foster Caffrey and Kale Huseby have all been pushing for live shows that are focused squarely on music appreciation, not getting wasted, and that are open to young listeners. The Indy recently wrote about the Camp Daze founders partnering with other DIYstyle promoters in town to start the Basement Fund, a Patreon-funded organization hosted in the Zootown Arts Community Center basement. The formation of the Basement Fund has led to a rise in underground shows, even as high-profile concerts at the Wilma, Top Hat and two new amphitheaters continue to pull in big audiences.

For Camp Daze, the Union Ballroom, Betty’s Divine, Free Cycles, ZACC Below and the Northside Block Party (on First Street) showcase the kind of underground, sleeper acts that sometimes pass through Missoula without much notice.

With 40 bands on deck to play the festival, it’s hard to know where to start. But here are four groups you don’t want to miss.

[arts] Great Grandpa Great Grandpa started in Seattle in 2014, but the band could have been plucked from the early 1990s. Their grungy pop hooks have already compelled critics to compare them to a female-fronted Weezer or Built to Spill, and it’s hard to break away from that comparison. No matter. They’re less derivative of those groups than evocative of an era.

The band does the sound right—tight and dynamic, shiny and fuzzy—without

feeling dated. The genre of indie rock— possibly the worst term ever— has been drowning in boringly mediocre acts for more than a decade. Great Grandpa revisits some of the flair and bite that other acts have stripped away in favor of melancholy synths and safe lyrics.

At Free Cycles Fri., July 14, at 9 PM. Erin Szalda-Petree A lot of people already know Ann Szalda-Petree as a talented singer-song-

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Great Grandpa

writer and radio host, both for Missoula Community Radio and for the very funny “The Ann and Teresa and Ann Show” on KBGA. It’s no wonder her daughter Erin has a similar ear and a voice that breaks your heart a little when she sings about leaving home and losing sleep, as she does in two tracks on her Soundcloud page. Szalda-Petree is the youngest artist playing Camp Daze, but her songwriting makes it seem like she’s been doing it for decades.

At Betty’s Divine Fri., July 14, at 6 PM. Cat Positive Tyson Ballew was a longtime promoter and musician in Missoula until he moved to Bellingham, Wash., a few years ago. He was known for founding the music festival Tummy Fest, which he has continued producing in Washington, and for anti-folk solo acts like Old Shoes. Cat Positive started in Missoula, and it’s good to see the band’s return. Ballew knows how to write songs that balance political pop-punk and confessional anthem. It’s music that doesn’t ever feel contrived, and that sometimes seems like it might be about to bust open and topple over

photo courtesy Allyce Andrew

Mommy Long Legs

with emotion, which is never a bad thing in live music.

At the Northside Block Party Sat., July 15, at 9 PM. Mommy Long Legs Several bands from previous Camp Daze festivals are returning, and there’s none more exciting than Mommy Long Legs. The Seattle band is strutting and sassy and good at delivering danceable songs with sardonic humor. There are a lot of

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bands at Camp Daze that will put you in a mellow dream-state. Mommy Long Legs is not one of them. Mommy Long Legs will make you want to get rowdy and tear down the walls—don’t do that, though—which is sometimes just what a listener needs.

At the Union Ballroom Sat., July 15, at 10:30 PM. Visit campdazemusic.com for full schedule and ticket info. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

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[art]

Elaine Fraticelli’s “Beauty & Trauma” won first place in Let It Enfold You, a new juried exhibit at E3 Convergence Gallery.

After the crash Artist Elaine Fraticelli lets in the light for Let It Enfold You

by Erika Fredrickson

On a recent Friday evening, a crowd gathered at the E3 Convergence Gallery on Main Street for an opening reception for Let It Enfold You. The exhibit’s title is based on a poem in which Charles Bukowski writes, “I was living a hell in small rooms, I broke things, smashed things, walked through glass, cursed.” It’s a poem—conveyed with Bukowski’s usual coarseness—about embracing the good in life, despite the bad. For Let It Enfold You, a juried exhibition, gallery owner Lillian Nelson had asked artists to create work dedicated to that concept.

Among the 19 contributors present that night was Elaine Fraticelli, an artist with striking pale-blue eyes, a brace on one leg and a missing bottom tooth.

She is a virtual embodiment of optimism—warm, delighted, open, smiling—and she was especially excited to walk into the gallery and find that one of her pieces, “Beauty & Trauma,” had won first place in the exhibition.

“I really didn’t expect that,” she says, laughing.

Fraticelli does not take such moments (“the tattered shards of happiness,” in Bukowski’s conception) for granted. In January, after graduating with a BFA in art from the University of Montana, she lost control of her car on an icy highway outside of Avon and crashed into an oncoming vehicle. She and three other people were sent to the hospital. Her partner, Nic Mora, died on the scene.

“It’s been really difficult to deal with,” Fraticelli says. “I am really grateful that I’m alive and that I exist and that I am here and relatively healthy now.

But I also feel guilty for the way that things happened, both because I was the driver and because I survived and he didn’t.”

Four of Fraticelli’s five pieces in the exhibit were made before the accident, including the prize-winning “Beauty & Trauma,” which shows the aftermath of a person being hit by a vehicle on a residential street. Fraticelli’s art has always dealt directly with

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tough emotions, but it’s hard not to think of all of her work in relation to her car crash. “‘Beauty and Trauma’ is about how depression can hit you like a truck or roll in like a fog,” she says.

“At the same time, there’s beauty there.” Fraticelli used layers of glaze to create the fog, but you can still see lush green trees and lawn underneath, a light orange glow in the sky and the images of people trying to comfort the injured person.

Fraticelli did not come out of the January accident unscathed. She suffered a stroke caused by bilateral skull fractures. The brace she wears is for foot drop, a gait abnormality caused by her still-healing brain. She’s gone through hours of physical and grief therapy. Art—finding her way back to color and design—has been essential to her recovery.

“Gratitude and Guilt,” also part of the exhibit, is the one piece Fraticelli created after the accident.

It’s an oil painting featuring a woman wrapped in a purple towel and covered in a swath of sunny yellow

and orange. Disembodied arms appear to embrace the woman, leaving marks of negative space. And a row of car keys forms a stripe across her head.

“I love sunlight and I love showers,” Fraticelli says. “So there’s the towel and the stylized sunlight.

That part’s the gratitude. The car keys is the guilt part. The arms are my partner’s arms that aren’t there anymore.”

Fraticelli says several friends have had a hard time with this piece, because they lost Mora as well, and the work reminds them of that. For her, it’s part of her recovery, and a way to honor Mora.

“It’s a really slow process,” she says. “But I’m learning in art and life to be aware of the conflicting emotions. I know I’m really lucky. And I’m also determined to do something about it.”

Let It Enfold You continues at E3 Convergence through the end of July. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[film]

Villains within Apes illuminates the human impulse to violence

by Scott Renshaw

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It’s not unusual for genre fiction to offer compelling allegories for our time. It’s rare those allegories are so thorny that you need to wrestle with them for a while.

Three movies into its 21st-century incarnation, the “Planet of the Apes” saga has become one of popular culture’s most fascinating explorations of humanity at its worst—and, occasionally, its best.

In 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, director Matt Reeves crafted a tale that echoes the War on Terror so unsettlingly we don’t know whether to root for the humans. Now, with War for the Planet of the Apes, Reeves has attempted an even bolder gambit. The story is told entirely from the point of view of the apes, with the few humans as clear villains of the piece. Even then, there’s a lot about the behavior of the movie’s protagonist that challenges our notion of what makes a hero.

That hero is Caesar (Andy Serkis), the chimp who still leads the ape troop in the Northern California forest, several years into the plague that wiped out most of the human race. An unexpected reappearance of armed humans alarms Caesar, and an act of mercy on his part leads to an unexpected attack that costs him dearly. When he learns the identity of the man responsible—a relentless warlord known only as The Colonel ( Woody Harrelson)—Caesar makes the unfamiliar-to-him choice of seeking revenge.

Any discussion of these movies should begin with a bow to Andy Serkis, whose motion-capture performances as Caesar are doomed to be ignored when discussing great movie acting. His body and eyes provide the frame that gives the CGI-generated chimpanzee his soul, creating a character on whom the burden of leadership always seems to hang heavy. In some ways, Caesar is a model of good leadership: cautious, thoughtful, slow to violence.

Serkis plays Caesar as Daniel Day-Lewis’ Lincoln in simian form, and the result is just as magnificent.

These qualities make it unnerving when Caesar becomes a force for retribution. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes offered the ape Koba, a radical convinced that there is no co-existing with humans, as a foil to Caesar. Now Caesar shows some Koba within himself.

There’s an external threat, too. Harrelson does a fine job portraying the kind of separatist militia leader whose rhetoric makes a discomfiting amount of sense. War for the Planet of the Apes presents a mutation of the “Simian Flu” virus that has begun robbing humans of their speech, and The Colonel views it as an existential threat. “This is a holy war,” he says at one point, convinced that speech is a defining part of what makes us human.

The fact that Caesar can also speak reveals how personal pain has led the Colonel to abandon a fuller sense of what defines humanity.

All of that is heady stuff, but these movies are not tedious philosophical exercises. Much of the second half of War for the Planet of the Apes becomes a prison-escape movie, full of tension and close calls. The grim tone that Reeves brings to these stories makes it particularly crucial to have a comic-relief character in the form of Bad Ape (Steve Zahn), a chimp who has been living in isolation in an abandoned ski lodge. War for the Planet of the Apes might not be the kind of light-hearted fun we expect from summer movies, but it’s adventure with a richer payoff than beating the bad guy: It’s about finding the strength to recognize the bad guy in ourselves.

War for the Planet of the Apes opens at Missoula AMC 12 Fri., July 14.

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[film] SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Is he strong? Listen, bud, he’s got radioactive blood.

Marvel’s friendly neighborhood wall-crawler battles supervillains while trying to not be outshone in his own movie by Robert Downey, Jr. Rated PG-13. Also stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Marisa Tomei. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

OPENING THIS WEEK BEATRIZ AT DINNER She’s an immigrant who built a career as a spiritual health practitioner in Los Angeles. He’s a self-satisfied billionaire who hates immigrants. Too bad they’ve both been invited to the same dinner party.

Rated R. Stars Salma Hayek, John Lithgow and Chloe Sevigny. Playing at the Roxy.

STOP MAKING SENSE (1984) The concert film that all other concert films are judged against shows you what happens when you overdose on art in college. Not Rated. Directed by Jonathan Demme and starring The Talking Heads.

Playing Wed., July 19 at 9 PM at the Roxy. Make sure to wear your biggest suit.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Super intelligent apes battle xenophobic humans in the ruins of society. They really should have called this one The Apes of Wrath. Rated PG-13. Stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Judy Greer. Playing at the Pharaohplex and the Missoula AMC 12. (See Film)

NOW PLAYING BABY DRIVER A young getaway driver finds himself part of a doomed heist after getting grifted by a crime boss.

Good thing he’s hell on wheels. Did I mention it’s also a jukebox musical? Rated R. Stars Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm and Kevin Spacey. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

BAND AID A couple who can’t stop fighting embark on a lastditch effort to save their marriage: turning their fights into songs and starting a band. Is this about the White Stripes? Not Rated. Stars Hannah Simone, Colin Hanks and Brooklyn Decker. Playing through Thu., July 13 at the Roxy.

THE BEGUILED After finding refuge hiding at an all-female boarding school, a lecherous Civil War deserter finds that he might have been in less danger at Gettysburg. Rated R. Stars Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst. Playing at the Roxy.

CARS 3 Pixar’s deeply troubling and confusing franchise about a world populated by talking cars returns to make sure the company has enough money to finance their good films. Rated G. Stars the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington and Armie Hammer. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

DESPICABLE ME 3 Dreamworks drags out the Minions for another outing. This time Gru discovers he has an unknown twin brother. That should shake things up. Rated PG. Stars the voice talents of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

David Byrne is really just an artsy gradeschooler riding on another gradeschooler’s shoulders.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Stop Making Sense with a screening at the Roxy on Wed., July 19 at 9 PM. THE DHAMMA BROTHERS (2008) It’s one of the most dangerous prisons in the country, so what better place to start a meditation program for the inmates? Not Rated. Directed by Andrew Kukura. Playing Sun., July 16 at 5 PM at the Roxy.

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Newt Scamander explores the wizarding world of 1920s New York decades before Harry Potter would read about his exploits in a Hogwarts’ textbook.

Rated PG-13. Stars Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell and Alison Sudol. Playing Thu., July 13 at 11 AM at the Roxy.

FED UP (2014) Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and Katie Couric explore America’s screwy food regulations and the connection to poor health and cancer rates. Rated PG. The Roxy hosts a free screening of this documentary Mon., July 17 at 6:45 PM. THE HERO Forty years ago Lee Hayden made a name for himself starring in a classic western. Since then it’s mainly been voiceovers for barbecue sauce. Now the aging actor decides to mend fences with his estranged daughter. Rated R. Stars Sam Elliott, Krysten Ritter and Nick Offerman. Playing through Thu., July 13 at the Roxy.

THE HOUSE After realizing they don’t have enough money to send their daughter to college, a suburban couple decides to open an illegal casino in their basement

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to make up the difference. Honestly, this sounds less shady than what Sallie Mae does. Rated R. Stars Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler and Jason Mantzoukas. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Ancient vendettas and mysterious spirits send a young man on a quest to find an ancient suit of magical armor in a beautiful, stop-motion animated adventure. Rated PG. Stars the voices of Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey.

Playing Thu., July 20 at 11 AM at the Roxy.

MONTEREY POP (1968) At the height of the summer of love, the first and only Monterey International Pop Festival hosted Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and dozens of other influential bands and musicians. Director D.A. Pennebaker was there to capture it all. Not Rated. Playing at the Roxy Fri., July 14–Sun., July 16.

MR. GAGA: A TRUE STORY OF LOVE AND DANCE (2015) He’s one of the best and most well-respected choreographers in the world. Now learn the story behind Ohad Naharin. Not Rated. Directed by Tomer Heymann. Playing Tues., July 18 at 7 PM at the Roxy.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) You can tell by the way he uses his walk that he’s a woman’s man with no time to talk. Sure he sells paint during the day, but once he hits the dance floor there’s no stopping him. Rated R. Stars John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney and the rest of the 1970s. Playing Sat., July 15 at 9 PM at the Roxy.

TITANIC (1997) Star-crossed lovers give into their passions just in time for one of the worst maritime disasters in history. Rated PG-13. Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and America’s greatest actor, Billy Zane. Playing Wed., July 19 at 8 PM at the Roxy.

TOMORROW (2015) With climate change, overpopulation and destruction of the Earth’s surface rocketing the human population towards a catastrophic tipping point, a group of filmmakers cross the globe, finding people doing their part to save our planet. Not Rated. Directed by Cyril Don. Playing Mon., July 17 at 7 PM at the Roxy.

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT Indistinguishable robots beat the gears out of each other for three hours. Rated PG-13. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel and Anthony Hopkins. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

WONDER WOMAN Like most of us, Diana, princess of the Amazons, was trained on a sheltered island paradise to be a warrior. When an American pilot shows up to tell her about a massive conflict raging in the outside world, she joins the fight and becomes Wonder Woman.

Rated PG-13. Stars Gal Gadot, Robin Wright and Chris Pine. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

Capsule reviews by Charley Macorn and Erika Fredrickson.

Check with local theaters for up-to-date showtimes to spare yourself any grief and/or profanity. Theater phone numbers: Missoula AMC 12 at 406-541-7469; The Roxy at 406-728-9380; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 406-961-3456.

[dish]

Watermelon and feta pizza

by Gabi Moskovitz

BROKEASS GOURMET

Watermelon and feta salad is a favorite of mine. To the uninitiated, it might seem weird to combine creamy, salty feta cheese with juicy, sweet melon, but the stark contrast of the flavors works phenomenally well together. The tang of the crumbled feta plus some bright lemon juice for good measure and a good glug-glug of fruity extra virgin olive oil turns this classic summer snack into a positively savory salad.

Even better, it’s pretty fun to eat.

It all starts with a seedless watermelon. You really only need half of one for this recipe, but I usually buy them whole anyway, since they’re such a tasty, healthy snack to have on hand. Look for a spherical melon with a dark green rind (and make sure it’s seedless—seeds are no fun to deal with in this preparation).

This is a salad for four people, and each person gets his or her own “pizza,” so slice the melon into four rounds (or more, obviously—this recipe is very easy to scale up or down).

Next, we turn our watermelon rounds into “pizzas.” This happens magically, by slicing each round into six triangular slices and placing them on a plate. See? It’s basically a pizza.

Then a light layer of thinly sliced red onions gets scattered over each slice. Feel free to go extralight on the onions if you’re not a fan.

Then do the same with that creamy, crumbled feta cheese. Remember to top every slice so each bite has a little of everything.

Next, add some mint leaves, for freshness.

And finally a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil, some black pepper and a tiny touch of salt.

It’s pizza time.

OK, fine, it’s watermelon feta salad pizza time.

It’s still pretty damn good.

Ingredients 1/2 medium seedless watermelon (7-8 inches in diameter, end removed) sliced into four 1 1/2inch-thick rounds 1/6 medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces creamy Greek, French, or Bulgarian feta cheese, crumbled 1 handful fresh mint leaves juice of 1/2 lemon 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper salt Directions Cut each watermelon round into six triangular slices, as if cutting a pizza.

Arrange the slices in a circle on four dinner plates, so it looks like you have four pink pizzas.

Top each round with the red onions, making sure to get some on each slice.

Scatter the feta over each pizza, making sure it is distributed evenly to each slice.

Do the same with the mint, scattering it over the slices, making sure there is at least one leaf on each slice.

Drizzle the “pizzas” with the lemon juice and the olive oil.

Top with cracked black pepper and the tiniest sprinkle of salt (the feta is quite salty, so it doesn’t need much.)

Serve immediately.

BrokeAss Gourmet caters to folks who want to live the high life on the cheap, with delicious recipes that are always under $20. Gabi Moskowitz is the blog’s editor-in-chief and author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook and Pizza Dough:100 Delicious, Unexpected Recipes.

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[dish] Asahi 1901 Stephens Ave 829-8989 asahimissoula.com Exquisite Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Try our new Menu! Order online for pickup or express dine in.

Pleasant prices. Fresh ingredients. Artistic presentation.

Voted top 3 People’s Choice two years in a row. Open Tue-Sun: 11am-10pm. $-$$$

Lunch menu served until 3.

Dinner menu served all day.

406-829-8989 1901 Stephens Ave

Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358

Order online at asahimissoula.com.

Delicious dining in or carryout.

Chinese & Japanese menus.

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It’s a done deal! No foolin’. Bernice’s Bakery will be introducing a new owner June 1st!

Christine and Marco have spent the last 15 years stewarding the development and sustainability of one of Missoula’s iconic businesses. Congratulations to Marco and Christine! And, congratulations to the new owner Missy Kelleher. Come in and say hello or goodbye. Follow that up by a “hello” to Missy in June as you snag your favorite treat or a cup o’joe. Bernice’s Bakery Keepin’ Missoula Sweet. $-$$

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. $-$$ Bridge Pizza 600 S Higgins Ave. 542-0002 bridgepizza.com A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11am - 10:30pm. $-$$ Brooks & Browns 200 S. Pattee St. 721-8550 Brooks & Browns Bar and Grill has the best patio in town, relax and unwind with great food and a selection of Montana Brews on tap. Come down as you are and enjoy Happy Hour each day from 4-7p and all day Sunday with drink and appetizer specials!

Thursday is Trivia Night from 7:30-9:30p and we have Live Music each Friday. Inside the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula. $-$$ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farmers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s Historic Westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious food does not. Mon-Fri 7am - 2pm. Sat/Sun Brunch 9am - 2pm. $-$$

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 45 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 ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery in the greater Missoula area. We also offer custom catering!...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items. $-$$

Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West 541-FOOD The GFS Deli features made-to-order sandwiches, Fire Deck pizza & calzones, rice & noodle wok bowls, 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 fresh juice and smoothie menu complement bakery goods from the GFS ovens and Missoula’s favorite bakeries. Indoor and patio seating. Open every day 7am-10pm. $-$$

Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. 549-7723 grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula’s Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana microdistilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines! Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30. $-$$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 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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[dish] Iza 529 S. Higgins 830-3237 izarestaurant.com Local Asian cuisine feature SE Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian dishes. Gluten Free and Vegetarian no problem. Full Beer, Wine, Sake and Tea menu. We have scratch made bubble teas. Come in for lunch, dinner, drinks or just a pot of awesome tea. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner M-Sat 3pm-close. $-$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins 541-4541 Whether it’s coffee or cocoa, water, beer or wine, or even a tea pot, French press or mobile mug, Liquid Planet offers the best beverage offerings this side of Neptune. Missoula’s largest espresso and beverage bar, along with fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch options from breakfast burritos and pastries to paninis and soups. Peruse our global selection of 1,000 wines, 400 beers and sodas, 150 teas, 30 locally roasted coffees, and a myriad of super cool beverage accessories and gifts. Find us on facebook at /BestofBeverage. Open daily 7:30am to 9pm.

Liquid Planet Grille 540 Daly 540-4209 (corner of Arthur & Daly across from the U of M) MisSOULa’s BEST new restaurant of 2015, the Liquid Planet Grille, offers the same unique Liquid Planet espresso and beverage bar you’ve come to expect, with breakfast served all day long! Sit outside and try the stuffed french toast or our handmade granola or a delicious Montana Melt, accompanied with MisSOULa’s best fries and wings, with over 20 salts, seasonings and sauces! Open 7am-8pm daily. Find us on Facebook at /LiquidPlanetGrille. $-$$ Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. (on the hip strip) 543-7154 themissoulaseniorcenter.org Did you know the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every week day for only $4 for those on the Nutrition Program, $5 for U of M Students with a valid student ID and $6 for all others.

Children under 10 eat free. Join us from 11:30 12:30 M-F for delicious food and great conversation. $ 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. $$-$$$

Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 orangestreetfoodfarm.com Experience The Farm today!!! Voted number one Supermarket & Retail Beer Selection. Fried chicken, fresh meat, great produce, vegan, gluten free, all natural, a HUGE beer and wine selection, and ROCKIN’ music. What deal will you find today? $-$$$

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Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with King Crab, Beef Filet with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Fresh Northwest Fish, Seasonally Inspired Specials, House Made Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list, local beer on draft. Reservations recommended. Visit us on Facebook or go to Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates.

Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ photo by Parker Seibold

Pita Pit 130 N Higgins 541-7482 pitapitusa.com Fresh Thinking Healthy Eating.

Enjoy a pita rolled just for you. Hot meat and cool fresh veggies topped with your favorite sauce. Try our Chicken Caesar, Gyro, Philly Steak, Breakfast Pita, or Vegetarian Falafel to name just a few. For your convenience we are open until 3am 7 nights a week.

Call if you need us to deliver! $-$$ Sushi Hana 403 N. Higgins 549-7979 SushiMissoula.com Montana’s Original Sushi Bar. We Offer the Best Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Town. Casual atmosphere. Plenty of options for non-sushi eaters including daily special items you won’t find anywhere else. $1 Specials Mon & Wed. Lunch Mon–Sat; Dinner Daily. Sake, Beer, & Wine. Visit SushiMissoula.com for full menu. $$-$$$

Taco Sano Two Locations: 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West 1515 Fairview Ave inside City Life 541-7570 • tacosano.net Home of Missoula’s Best BREAKFAST BURRITO. 99 cent TOTS every Tuesday. 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-9pm 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. $-$$

What you’re drinking: If you’re unfamiliar with the sour ales that Draught Works has been cranking out, it’s about time you tried one. Last month, the brewery rolled out its fourth canned brew, a tart little number called Blood Orange Gose. It’s bubbly, yeasty, a touch fruity. Think of it as craft beer’s answer to champagne. Only unlike champagne, the gose is free of bland pretension and is at home in almost any environment. Given all the nuptials I’m attending this summer, I wish all toasts tasted this good.

Wait, what’s a “gose”? Gose is one of those German beer styles that’s been around the block a few times, having first been brewed in the hamlet of Goslar in the 16th century. It’s made with malted wheat, and since its debut in America’s craft beer scene a few years back it’s been pronounced a bunch of different ways (the correct way is “goes-uh,” you philistines). The online media outlet Thrillist tried to make the claim in February 2015 that gose’s re-emergence signaled the death of craft beer, comparing the style to a B-side or an Icelandic tone poem

“prized for its rarity.” Well, it’s been more than two years since that denouncement, and now you can get a four-pack of canned gose at a Missoula gas station. I don’t think you can call that a novelty.

Where to drink it: It’s hot out, and you shouldn’t take glass bottles on the rivers (in fact, glass is illegal on the Blackfoot). Draught Works’ gose comes in aluminum and, at 5.4 percent alcohol by volume, you’ll probably get sunburned before you get drunk. Or, I don’t know, just sit on your deck and swig.

Also, voice of experience here: It goes great with curry.

Where to get it: I picked up a four-pack at Orange Street Food Farm for $7 and change, and they were well stocked earlier this week. Keep your eyes open around town.

—Alex Sakariassen Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.

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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THU-SUN Birds of Chicago play the Bob Marshall Music Festival in Seeley Lake running Thu., July 13 through Sun., July 16. Visit thebobmusic.com for more info.

SUN | 7 PM Ween plays a sold-out show KettleHouse Amphitheater Sun., July 16 at 7 PM.

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WED | 7 PM UB40 plays Big Sky Brewing Co. Wed., July 19. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $32.50$46.50.

THU | 7/13 | 7 PM

These are the good old days.

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band provide a night of music at the KettleHouse Amphitheater. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $35-$50 at logjampresents.com

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TUE | 7 PM Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals play Big Sky Brewing Co. Tue., July 18.

Doors at 7 PM. $35-$45.

Get outside at Whitefish Mountain Resort with Alpine Slide rides, Zip Line Tours, the Aerial Adventure Park, mountain biking, a Scenic Lift ride to Montana’s only mountaintop restaurant, and more! $

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Thursday Hello Muddah, hello Father, here I am at Camp Daze, threedays of the best music you won’t find on mainstream radio. This year’s lineup includes Choir Boy, Fantasy Suite and more. Visit campdaze music.com. $60 pass. $10 single show. (See Arts.)

Enjoy live music in the great outdoors at the Bob Marshall Music Festival in Seeley Lake running through Sun., July 16.

Races and paddle boarding plus enjoying the music of Deer Tick, Cold Hard Cash Show, Birds of Chicago and more.

Visit thebobmusic.com for a full lineup and ticketing. $60/$50 advance.

nightlife I can haz film festival? The Internet Cat Video Festival returns to the Roxy with screenings at 5 PM and 7 PM. $8. If you feel inspired, kittens will be up for adoption in the lobby.

Celebrate the lands we love so much with the Summer Open Lands Celebration at the Line Ranch. Food, drink and live music by the Idle Ranch Hands. 1135 Whitaker Dr. 5:30 PM. Free.

Marshall Catch plays at Downtown ToNight. 5:30 PM. Free.

Wait, exactly how big is this band? Lyle Lovett & His Large Band play the KettleHouse Amphitheater. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $35-$50 at logjampresents.com I bet Pebbles Flintstone had to read Charlotte Brontësaurus in high school. Yabba plays Draught Works at 6 PM. Free.

Say “yes and” to a free improv workshop at BASE. Free and open to all abilities. 725 W. Alder. 6:30 PM–8 PM. Trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Honeycomb Dance Party at Monk’s. 9 PM. Free.

Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party action at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Nic Armstrong & The Thieves mix British sound with Texas dressing at the Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

Rozwell Kid plays Camp Daze Friday, July 14. Visit campdazemusic.com for a full line up and ticketing.

Camp Daze continues! Visit campdazemusic.com for a full line up and ticketing. (See Arts.)

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s musical adaptation of The Jungle Book features a man-cub on the run from monkeys, a tiger with a vendetta and more animals than you can shake a snake at. MCT Center for the Performing Arts. 4 PM and 6 PM. $5–$10.

ciation Greek Orthodox Church.

5 PM–10 PM. Free.

Artist Kyle Eding teaches you how to turn a bicycle into a generator with only a few easy-tofind pieces at Free Cycles. 5 PM. Free and open to the public.

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The ZACC hosts Inside Out: Neo Outsiders, a group show consisting of six experimental artists from across the state. 5:30 PM– 8 PM. Free.

Opa! The Montana Greek Festival returns for two days of Greek food, music and dancing. Annun-

The Workers, Karl Marx’s favorite band, plays Ten Spoon Vineyard. 6 PM. Free.

Enjoy free cinema at Missoula Public Library’s World Wide Cinema night. The series showcases indie and foreign films. Doors open at 6:45, show at 7 PM. Check missoulapubliclibrary.org for info. Free.

Ten local favorite rappers showcase their hot rhymes and unstoppable flow at Monk’s. 8 PM. 18-plus. $3.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

Spotlight The only thing people love more than cats is watching videos of cats. Currently over 2 million cat videos are hosted on YouTube alone. This is hardly surprising as humans have had an inescapable drive to record their feline friends since the invention of film itself. The earliest known cat video, a 22-second short film starring two cats WHAT: Internet Cat Video Festival WHERE: The Roxy Theater WHEN: Thu., July 13 at 5 PM and 7 PM. HOW MUCH: $8 MORE INFO: theroxytheater.org

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Break in the Union Club’s new dance floor with Cash For Junkers at 9:30 PM. Free.

I had these on the ceiling of my dorm room! Tiny Plastic Stars celebrates the release of its new album with a show at the Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

Explore planets, nebulas and distant galaxies during Free Observation night at Blue Mountain Observatory. 10:30 PM. Visit hs.umt.edu/physics/blue_mountain_observatory to reserve your spots.

meow-vies beating the whiskers off each other with tiny boxing gloves, was made by none other than Thomas Edison in 1894. If he loved cat videos, then you have no excuse. With cat films and videos piling up for well over a century, how do you know you're watching the best videos when there's so much content out there?

Since starting in 2012 in Minneapolis, the Internet Cat Video Festival, curated by cat aficionado Will Braden, has brought the most exciting, hilarious and heartwarming cat videos together for audiences across the world. Now screening in New York, Memphis, London, Berlin and Jerusalem among others, the festival proves that humans worldwide love watching cats. The Roxy Theater welcomes back the Internet Cat Video for a third year. Kittens from the Humane

Society of Western Montana will be on hand for snuggling after the show. If you're so inclined, you can even adopt the little fuzzballs to start your own cat video empire.

—Charley Macorn

Saturday

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Monday Sip a fancy cocktail for a cause at Moscow Monday at the Montgomery Distillery. A dollar from every drink sold is donated to a local organization.

12 PM–8 PM.

nightlife The Mountain Dance Festival celebrates the wide world of dance at UM’s PARTV Center.

Workshops, demonstrations and more await. Bounce over to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration.

Prepare a couple of songs and bring your talent to Open Mic Night at Imagine Nation Brewing. Sign up when you get there. Every Monday from 6–8 PM. Bingo at the VFW: The easiest way to make rent since keno.

6:30 PM. $12 buy-in.

The Acousticals are like a fine cheese; a great pairing with wine. Catch the band play at Red Bird Wind Bar. 7 PM–10 PM. Free.

Guitar prodigy Marcus King plays Southern rock at the Top Hat Sat., July 15. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $18/$12.

The Clark Fork Market features farm-fresh produce, live music and delicious food every Saturday in the Riverside Parking Lot below the Higgins Avenue Bridge. 8 AM–1 PM. Camp Daze continues! Visit campdazemusic.com for a full line up and ticketing. (See Arts.)

The Missoula Farmers Market continues its 45th season with local produce, artisanal meats and cheeses and diverse delicacies. Square by the XXXXs. 8 AM–12:30 PM.

Authors Dale Jones and Evan McKinney sign copies of their books Great Northern Railroad in Marias Pass and High Iron to Fairbanks at the Fact & Fiction Saturday Sidewalk Signing.

10:30 AM–1 PM.

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The Montana Greek Festival continues at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 11 AM–10 PM. Free.

Twenty-year-old guitar prodigy Marcus King plays Southern rock at the Top Hat. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $18/$12 advance.

The 6th Annual Northside/Westside Block Party features food, fun and music curated by Camp Daze. 3 PM–9 PM between the ZACC and the Stensrud. Free.

Come for the shade, stay for the shade. See what I did there? The Hotter than Hell Drag Show helps you beat the summer heat at the Badlander. 8 PM. $5.

The Loose String Band plays Draught Works at 6 PM. Free.

Travis Yost plays Ten Spoon Vineyard. 6 PM. Free.

DJ Kris Moon at the Badlander at 9 PM. It walks among us! Jack Arnold’s classic film about a beautiful woman and the primordial gillman that loves her, screens as part of Missoula’s Outdoor Cinema. Creature from the Black Lagoon starts at 9:15 PM at Headstart School. Free, but donations encouraged.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

Aaron “B-Rocks” Broxterman hosts karaoke night at the Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. Free.

Every Monday DJ Sol spins funk, soul, reggae and hip-hop at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. Free. 21-plus.

Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory spinning and a special menu. 10 PM to close. Just ask a server for the SIN menu. No cover.

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Sunday Paddleboarders battle for a $3,000 cash purse at the Fifth Annual Windermere SUP Cup. A luau follows at Bess Reed Park. Paddle over to supcupmt. com for more info. 8 AM–3 PM.

nightlife The Carla Green Jazz Trio provides the tunes at Draught Works Brewery. 5 PM–7 PM. Free.

Alt-rock royalty Ween plays the KettleHouse Amphitheater. Hope you got your tickets because this

one is sold out. 7 PM. New Mexico rockabilly band Gunsafe plays Free Cycles with local punk band Time to Kill. 6 PM. Free.

Every Sunday is “Sunday Funday” at the Badlander. Play cornhole, beer pong and other games, have drinks and forget tomorrow is Monday. 9 PM. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

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Tuesday The Mountain Dance Festival continues. Head to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration.

nightlife Enjoy beer and wine from around the world every Tuesday at Wine Tasting at the Iron Griz. 5 PM–7 PM. $18.

Missoula Farmers’ Market’s Tuesday Evening Market. Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more at the north end of Higgins at the XXXXs. 5:30 PM–7 PM. Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, 6–8 PM every Tuesday. All ages.

Learn the two-step at country dance lessons at the Hamilton Senior Center, Tuesdays from 7–9 PM. $5. Bring a partner.

Call 381-1392 for more info.

The Unity Dance and Drum African Dance Class is sure to teach you some moves you didn’t learn in junior high when it meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Missoula Senior Center. All ages and skill levels welcome. $10/$35 for four classes. Email tarn.ream@ umontana.edu or call 5497933 for more information.

Mike Avery hosts the Music Showcase every Tuesday, featuring some of Missoula’s finest musical talent at the Badlander.

8 PM. Free.

Sounds like someone needs to establish an alibi. Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals mix blues, folk and soul at Big Sky Brewing.

Doors at 7 PM. $35-$45.

Step up your factoid game at Quizzoula trivia night, every Tuesday at the VFW. 8:30 PM. Free. Our trivia question for this week: What was the first American film to feature a toilet? Answer in tomorrow’s Nightlife.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it.

Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

The Black Lillies play the Top Hat Wed., July 18. Doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9. $12/$10 advance.

The Mountain Dance Festival continues. Head to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration.

Hob’s Exit: Jerry Daniels, the Hmong and the CIA at Missoula Art Museum. 6 PM. Free. Call 406-728-0447 to register.

Out to Lunch features the music of Off in the Woods in the riverfront setting of Caras Park. 11 AM–2 PM. Free.

Caracol plays Latin-infused bluegrass at Great Burn Brewing. 6 PM. Free.

nightlife Actually, IB31, thank you very much. UB40 plays Big Sky Brewing Co. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $32.50-$46.50.

Author Gayle Morrison leads a lively discussion of her book

Keith McCafferty reads from Cold Hearted Canyon, the newest book in his “Sean Stranahan Mysteries” series, at Fact and Fiction. 7 PM. Free.

Flight Instructor and NASA historian Harry LaForge talks about next month’s eclipse at Montana Natural History Center. 7 PM. Free.

I’m pretty sure your shoes would melt. Roger W. Thompson reads from his new travel memoir We Stood Upon Stars: Finding God in Lost Places at Shakespeare & Co. 7 PM. Trivia night at the Broadway Sports Bar and Grill. 7 PM. Trivia answer: Psycho.

Missoula’s HomeGrown Comedy Showcase brings the best standup comedians in Missoula together at the Roxy. This month’s headliner is high-flying wunderkind Molly Kauffman. 7:30 PM. Free with concession purchase.

Missoula City Band plays Bonner Park Band Shell. 8 PM. The Black Lillies play provocative roots-rock at the Top Hat. Doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9. $12/$10 advance.

Kraptastic Karaoke indulges your need to croon, belt and warble at the Badlander. 9 PM. N cover.

Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Stop by E3 Convergence Gallery for a chat and open studio session with artist Bobbe Almer.

Free. 10 PM.

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If it’s baroque, don’t fix it. The 2017 Montana Baroque Festival features three days of classical music at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in Paradise. Visit montanabaroque.org for more info and a full schedule. $25/$20 advance.

The Mountain Dance Festival continues. Head to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration.

The National Museum of Forest Service History celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 AM. 6305 Highway 10 West. Free.

NAMI Missoula holds its 6th Annual Party in the Park at Franklin Park for Missoula’s mental health community. Call Karen at 396-3395 for information. 12 PM–2 PM.

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nightlife Dodgy Mountain Men play at Downtown ToNight. Enjoy local food and local tunes at Caras Park 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Leslie Stoll reads from Everything She Wanted to Say at Shakespeare & Co. 7 PM. Free.

Brooke Williams reads from his memoir Open Midnight at Fact and Fiction. 7 PM.

The Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays Ten Spoon at 6 PM. Free.

Trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM.

Lochwood plays Draught Works from 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

Trio Noir serenades the pinot noir when the jazz band plays Plonk. 8 PM–11 PM. Free.

Writer and illustrator Meg Moseman reads from her new chapbook Of Elsewhere: An Exoskeleton and

Baby Tyger burning bright, at the Top Hat late tonight. What im-

mortal hand and eye could frame thy fearful symmetry? Catch the power trio at 10 PM. Free.

We want to know about your event! Submit to calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance. Send snail mail to Cal-eesi, Mother of Calendars c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. It's so hot I'm trying to build a hypercube of box fans around me.

Agenda THURSDAY JULY 13 Learn how Homeword promotes sustainable communities with a lunchtime tour of the Solstice property. 12 PM. RSVP at erin@homeword.org.

Learn the advantages of solar power and how to set up your own solar panels with a workshop at North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. 6 PM. Free.

SATURDAY JULY 15 Big Hole National Battlefield’s Summer Speaker Series hosts William Timentwa’s presentation on the experiences of Chief Joseph’s band. 12 PM. Free.

SUNDAY JULY 16 See cool cars and enter a raffle to win a weeklong vacation to Hawaii at Fort Missoula Regional Park in support of Camp Mak-A-Dream.

11 AM–4 PM. Big Hole National Battlefield’s Summer Speaker Series hosts William Timentwa’s presentation on the experiences of Chief Joseph’s band. 12 PM. Free. photo courtesy Relay for Life

Despite being from Tacoma, Wash., Gordon Klatt would have been a perfect fit for Missoula. The army surgeon loved running marathons and giving back to his community.

In 1985 he decided to combine these two passions by circling the track at the University of Puget Sound for 24 straight hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Anyone who wanted to join him for part of this circular marathon could pay to join him. Klatt cover more than 83 miles and raised $27,000 for cancer research. With nothing else to do on his daylong excursion except make his way around the track, he started thinking about how he could make this event bigger and better for when he did it again.

Since that first marathon, Klatt's Relay For

Life has spread across the globe with more than 5,000 Relay For Events taking place in 20 countries. To date, Relay For Life events have collectively raised $5 billion for cancer research. While most of the cash comes from the big 24-hour marathons, several smaller events help support cancer research across the world. Fifty cents of every pint sold between 5 PM and 8 PM at the Northside KettleHouse goes to Relay for Life. A raffle, featuring such prizes as a TeshiaArt canvas, also goes to help with the battle against cancer.

—Charley Macorn Community Unite runs from 5 PM–8 PM on Wed., July 19 at the Northside KettleHouse. Missoula's 24-hour Relay for Life takes place on Sept., 9.

MONDAY JULY 17

at ALPS in the Florence Building, noon–1 PM. Free and open to the public. Visit shootinthebull.info for details.

It’s Mule-Tastic Tuesday, which means the Montana Distillery will donate $1 from every cocktail sold to a local nonprofit organization.

12–8 PM. Caregiver Support Group, for caregivers to an older adult or person with a disability, meets every third Tuesday of the month from 4–5 PM at Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. Call 728-7682 for more information.

The 1,000 Hands For Peace meditation group uses ancient mudras for cleansing the heart.

Meets Tuesdays at 5:30–6:30 PM at Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. Donations accepted.

The University Congregational Church hosts its monthly LGBTQ potluck from 6 PM–8 PM. Call 406-543-6952 for more info.

WEDNESDAY JULY 19 NAMI Missoula hosts a free arts and crafts group for adults living with mental illness every Wednesday at 2 PM.

Sip a fancy cocktail for a cause at Moscow Monday at the Montgomery Distillery. A dollar from every drink sold is donated to a local organization. 12 PM–8 PM.

Every Wednesday is Community UNite at KettleHouse Brewing Company’s Northside tap room.

A portion of every pint sold goes to support local Missoula causes. This week: Community Medical Center’s Relay for Life Team. 5 PM–8 PM.

The Missoula Vet Center hosts T’ai Chi for Veterans with Michael Norvelle every Monday from 3 PM–4 PM. Free for veterans.

THURSDAY JULY 20

TUESDAY JULY 18 Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters helps you improve your public speaking skills with weekly meetings

The Resource Center at Missoula Aging Services offers a hand drumming and rhythm exploration workshop. Learn beginning rhythms and explore the techniques of West African drumming. Free, but donations accepted. 4:30 PM.

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

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t some point in the history of popular paddlesports, mankind decided that the perfection of physics that is the kayak wasn’t enough. No, we want a watercraft that we can stand on. We want to edge our feet into a perilously balanced position and then lock our legs into that spot for eternity, fearful that one shift of weight will send us tumbling into the lake. And then we want to hunch over a little and paddle, usually (always) with a headwind. This is standup paddleboarding. And honestly, when it’s pulled off, it looks kind of majestic.

The sport gained 1.7 million participants nationwide between 2010 and 2014, when just under one percent of the U.S. population started going standup paddleboarding, according to the Outdoor Foundation. Missoula, in a rare turn of events, is ahead of the curve. Sunday marks the fifth annual Windermere SUP Cup, a paddleboard race through Missoula that raises money for the food bank’s Kids EmPower program and the Watershed

Education Network. Recreational and elite races take place at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively, on a 4.2 mile course between Sha-Ron in East Missoula and Bess Reed Park. If barreling down the Clark Fork sounds like an overly ambitious way to spend your day, you can hang out at the finish line, where a luau will be happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Curious about all this paddleboarding stuff, but not sure how to dip your toe in the waters? You can take a lesson at Frenchtown Pond every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m. through August. $45, gear included.

–Margaret Grayson The SUP Cup kicks off at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 16. Race registration, the finish line and celebrations take place at Bess Reed Park. More info at supcupmt.org.

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THURSDAY JULY 13

SUNDAY JULY 16

Get ready to punish your core in the great outdoors with Pilates in the Park. This week bring your exercise mat to Silver Park.

6 PM–7 PM. $3.

Missoula Urban Demonstration Project offers a workshop on how to use permaculture to solve problems while working within nature. 10 AM. $40/$20 for MUD members.

FRIDAY JULY 14

WEDNESDAY JULY 19

Artist Kyle Eding teaches you how to turn a bicycle into a working generator with only a few easy-to-find pieces at Free Cycles. 5 PM. Free and open to the public.

The En Plein Air Coffee Club mixes coffee and biking every Wednesday at the Missoula Art Park. The beans are free, but BYO camp stove and water. 8 AM–9:15 AM. Head to therethere.space/coffeeclub for more info.

SATURDAY JULY 15

THURSDAY JULY 20

Need a little inspiration to get out of bed on the weekend? Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club takes you on a run through Missoula. A free breakfast follows. 8 AM. Email hillaryo@runwildmissoula.org for more info and registration.

The National Museum of Forest Service History celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 AM. 6305 Highway 10 West. Free.

The second annual Montana Bicycle Celebration takes you on a ride up the Bitterroot Trail from Missoula to Stevensville and beyond.

Register online at bitterroottrailpreservationalliance.org. $20-$50.

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NAMI Missoula holds its 6th Annual Party in the Park at Franklin Park for members of Missoula’s mental health community. Call Karen at 396-3395 for information. 12 PM–2 PM. Get ready to punish your core in the great outdoors with Pilates in the Park. Greenough Park.

6 PM–7 PM. $3.

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By Amy Alkon JACK AND JILTED My boyfriend of three years cheated on me, and when I found out, he dumped me. I’m getting over it, but boy, it’s a slow process. Some days, I’m fine, and others, I feel super sad or really angry. Is there some way I can speed up my recovery so I can get on with my life?

—Wasted Enough Time You wish him all the best, which is to say you hope a giant scorpion crawls out of the sand and bites his penis.

It’s understandable that you’re feeling overdue for a little emotional fumigation.

But consider that there’s an upside to the downer emotions and not just for the dry cleaner who’s about to buy Crete after getting the mascara stains out of all your clothes.

Though we tend to see our gloomier emotions—like sadness and anger—as “bad” and the “whoopee!” emotions—like joy and happiness—as “good,” evolutionary psychologist and psychiatrist Randolph Nesse explains that emotions are neither good nor bad; they’re “adaptive.” They’re basically office managers for our behavior, directing us to hop on opportunities and avoid threats through how good or crappy particular things make us feel. As Nesse puts it, “People repeat actions that made them feel happy in the past, and they avoid actions that made them sad.”

Nesse believes that sadness may, among other things, be evolution’s version of a timeout. Note that a term psych researchers use to describe sadness is “low mood” (though it would more helpfully be called “low-energy mood”). Sadness, like depression, slows you down; you repair to your couch to boohoo, lick your wounds, and seek comfort from the two men so many women turn to in times of despair: Ben & Jerry.

And yes, there’s value in this sort of ice cream-fueled Kleenexapalooza. Being sad is telling you “don’t do that again!”— while giving you the time and emotional space to figure out what exactly you’re supposed to not do.

Because your emotions have a job to do, you can’t just tell sadness and anger, “You’re no longer wanted here.

Kindly show yourselves out.” They’ll go when you show them that they’re no longer needed, which you do by reprocessing your painful experience into something useful. Unfortunately, there are some challenges to this, because when you’re upset, your emotions and all the things you’re emotional about become a big tornado of stuff whirling around in your mind “Wizard of Oz”style.

But what do we humans understand really well? Stories. And it turns out, studies on coping with breakups by communications researcher Jody Koenig Kellas find that creating a story about the relationship and the breakup seems to help people adjust better and faster. Essential elements in this seem to be relating your complete story in a “sequential” way (in order), having a narrative that hangs together and makes sense, and illustrating it with examples of things that happened and giving possible reasons for them.

The need to mentally organize what happened into a detailed and coherent story pushes you to reflect on and make sense of your experience in ways that less directed thinking does not. What seems especially important for moving on is making meaning out of the situation—turning the ordeal into a learning experience that gives you hope for living more wisely (and less painfully) in the future.

Kellas’ results dovetail with decades of research by psychologist James Pennebaker, who finds that “expressive writing” (similar to what Kellas recommends) speeds people’s recovery from emotional trauma. But say you hate to write. Research by social psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky finds that recording your story (say, with the voice memo app on your phone) also works.You could also just tell the story to a friend or a homeless guy at a bus stop. (Give him a few bucks for lending an ear.)

Finally, consider the difference between healthy storytelling, used to find meaning in what you went through so you can move on, and unhealthy “rumination”—obsessively chewing and rechewing bits from your relationship without insight, solutions or relief. Psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema finds that this builds “a case for hopelessness,” prolonging distress and recovery.

A powerful way to unbuild a case for hopelessness is by recognizing that you have some control over what happens to you.You get to this sense through accountability—admitting that you have some responsibility for your present situation (perhaps by ignoring red flags and letting wishful thinking run the show). Sure, blaming someone else probably feels more gratifying in the moment. Unfortunately, this tends to lead to insights with limited utility—such as the revelation that Cheerios, oddly enough, do not actually cheer you up (not even when paired with a lactose-free milk substitute such as Jim Beam).

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EMPLOYMENT Assistant Baker Working knowledge of producing baked goods including croissants, cinnamon rolls, Danish, etc. (Willing to train the right person) -Looking for long-term employment -Must be punctual and reliable -Must have good communication, organizational., and math skills -Professional food service experience is required. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10298541 Auto Detailer MUST have a valid driver’s license, be bondable, and have previous auto detailing experience. It is REQUIRED that applicants be well groomed and presentable for public sometimes sees detailers as the representative for the company. Will be doing detailed Washing, Cleaning, Vacuuming. Meticulous and Intricate cleaning of both the inside and outside of the vehicle. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10298506 Call Center Specialist Responsible to provide quality customer service to older adults, people with disabilities, and others who contact the Call Center helpline. Serve people who call by determining and assessing request; providing accurate, appropriate, and up-to-date information and referrals about human services; resolving problems; maintaining database; assessing services for inclusion in data base. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10299017 Hiring Work Study students for Fair Trade Retail positions. $9/hr starting, scheduled raises. Con-

tact Tessa at The Olive Branch, 406-543-3955 or store@jrpc.org, for more information.

Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician needed for local company in the Hamilton area. This is a long term position part time position. This position will entail 2 – 2-1/2 hour shifts either 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.There are a variety of shifts available to work including weekends and holidays.

This program is run 365 days per year. It can be worked around another job in most cases. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39942

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Planer Operator Full time entry level planer position in Seeley Lake. This is a full time, evaluation to hire job. Company does provide benefits once you roll over to their payroll! Two different shifts available 1st shift is Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. 2nd Shift is Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm until 2:00 am. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39743 Production sewing; work at home. Call for details. 721-2090.

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Receiving & Inventory Clerk Montana manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing commercial aquatics equipment, is looking to add a Receiving and Inventory Clerk to support the manufacturing department with material handling and inventory activities. 40 hour per week, with the possibility of

Orientation and Interviews happening August 3rd, 2017 at 10 AM at the Missoula

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EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLESEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO Must Have: Valid driver license, No history of neglect, abuse or exploitation Applications available at OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES, INC., 2821 S. Russell, Missoula, MT. 59801 or online at www.orimt.org. Extensive background checks will be completed. NO RESUMES. EEO/AA-M/F/disability/ protected veteran status.

Heritage University Clinical Faculty 2017-2018 Academic Year POSITION: Full time Clinical faculty to assist in coordinating and advising clinical students in the PA Program. May not need to reside in Central WA. QUALIFICATIONS: meet state laws for licensure; Master’s degree or experience in appropriate field preferred.

TO APPLY: email a letter of interest and CV to: HumanResources@heritage.edu or Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948

EMPLOYMENT OT.Wage $16/hour.Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39799

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Traveling Phlebotomist Exciting company dedicated to providing SMART Health Care and Wellness Programs to greater Montana is seeking a skilled traveling Phlebotomist to join a small team of Health Screening Technicians and Phlebotomists. Must have demonstrated superior phlebotomy experience; ability to acquire National Phlebotomy Certification, clean driving record, the competency to operate in a diverse environment committed to a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential patient information and have the freedom and desire to travel. This team will travel Monday - Friday,every week, with per diem, share the company vehicle and overnight expenses provided by the Company. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39969

Northwest Community Health Center Is Looking For Motivated and Team-Oriented Certified edical Assistants or LPNs to Work Full-Time.

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Warehouse Worker/Order Picker Family owned and operated full-service distributor is looking to add to their night Warehouse team.This job primarily involves the selection of customer orders from the various areas/pick zones.This may also include the staging and or loading of orders for shipping as directed by supervisory personnel. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39323 Window display person. Some experience. Call for details. 7212090. Small Wonders Futons

RN Responsible for skilled nursing care and admissions for hospice clients mainly throughout the Bitterroot area and Missoula area. Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care, conduct assessments, plan and implement care (including patient/family instruction and evaluation), all with the help of an interdisciplinary team. Participate in rotating oncall, holiday, and weekend coverage. Part-time up to full-time, generally during weekday business hours. Eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Sign on bonus Available! Recent grads welcome! Montana RN license, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, reliable access to the internet, general competence with computers and software, and basic keyboarding skills. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10298326 RN’s up to $45/hr. LPN’s up to $37.50/hr. CNA’s up to $22.50/hr Free gas/weekly pay. $2000 Bonus. AACO Nursing Agency 800-656-4414

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PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-17-65 Department No. 2 Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING M.S. A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: DRASHAUNE ZIQUISE STEVENSON and ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE FATHERS Re: M.S., born June 12, 2010, to Ashley Woodsen in Hunt County,TX YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana, 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody and a Petition for Termination of Father’s Parental Rights for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 29th day of August, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and

there show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the Youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the Youth for six months, or until further order of the Court; why Father’s parental rights should not be terminated; why the Petitions should not be granted or why said Youth should not be otherwise cared for. Drashaune Ziquise Stevenson and any putative father is represented by Court-appointed attorney Julie Brown at 415 North HIggins Ave. Suite 1, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 3566546; and the Office of Public Defender at 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 523-5140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petitions. A

copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clark of the District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780.

WITNESS the Honorable Robert L. Deschamps, III, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court. /s/ Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Wed. Jun 28 2017 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-17-560 Dept.

No.: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Rebecca Rose Mason, Petitioner.

This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Rebecca Rose Mason to Rose Freddie Freeland. The hearing will be on 08/22/2017 at 11:00 a.m.The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: June 30,2017 /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Cady Sowre, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 3 Cause No. DP-17-149 NOTICE TO

SKILLED LABOR Boiler/Watchmen Local lumber company in Seeley Lake is looking for a boiler/watchman candidate. This is a long term temp to hire position! It is required that you be able to work varying shifts throughout the week, including holidays. Pay starts at $14.76, depending on level of experience. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39893 Welder Local manufacturing company is looking for a Welder.

This position starts immediately, and is temp-to-hire. The Welder is responsible for performing tasks involved in the production of bases and frames of aluminum trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and welding of aluminum. Wage $12/hour. 40 hours per week. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39965

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By Rob Brezsny

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Near Yellowstone Park

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s not your birthday, but I feel like you need to get presents. The astrological omens agree with me. In fact, they suggest you should show people this horoscope to motivate them to do the right thing and shower you with practical blessings. And why exactly do you need these rewards? Here’s one reason: Now is a pivotal moment in the development of your own ability to give the unique gifts you have to give. If you receive tangible demonstrations that your contributions are appreciated, you’ll be better able to rise to the next level of your generosity.

THUR 7/13: THE MALPASS BROTHERS THUR 7/20: RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE FRI 7/21: MARTY HAGGARD (ACOUSTIC) SAT 7/22: RECONNECTING MRM ROOTS - LACY J DALTON,

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Other astrologers and fortunetellers may enjoy scaring the hell out of you, but not me. My job is to keep you apprised of the ways that life aims to help you, educate you, and lead you out of your suffering. The truth is, Taurus, that if you look hard enough, there are always seemingly legitimate reasons to be afraid of pretty much everything. But that’s a stupid way to live, especially since there are also always legitimate reasons to be excited about pretty much everything. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to work on retraining yourself to make the latter approach your default tendency. I have rarely seen a better phase than now to replace chronic anxiety with shrewd hope.

THUR 7/27: FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 2 SHOWS - BARRY WARD

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): At least for the short-range future, benign neglect can be an effective game plan for you. In other words, Gemini, allow inaction to do the job that can’t be accomplished through strenuous action. Stay put. Be patient and cagey and observant. Seek strength in silence and restraint. Let problems heal through the passage of time. Give yourself permission to watch and wait, to reserve judgment and withhold criticism. Why do I suggest this approach? Here’s a secret: Forces that are currently working in the dark and behind the scenes will generate the best possible outcome.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions,� wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.“All life is an experiment.� I’d love to see you make that your operative strategy in the coming weeks, Cancerian. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now is a favorable time to overthrow your habits, rebel against your certainties, and cruise through a series of freewheeling escapades that will change your mind in a hundred different ways. Do you love life enough to ask more questions than you’ve ever asked before?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Thank you for contacting the Center for Epicurean Education. If you need advice on how to help your imagination lose its inhibitions, please press 1. If you’d like guidance on how to run wild in the woods or in the streets without losing your friends or your job, press 2.

If you want to learn more about spiritual sex or sensual wisdom, press 3. If you’d like assistance in initiating a rowdy yet focused search for fresh inspiration, press 4. For information about dancing lessons or flying lessons or dancing-while-flying lessons, press 5. For advice on how to stop making so much sense, press 6.

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During that brief celebration, the plant’s main pollinator, the sphinx moth, has to discover the marvelous event and come to gather the cactus flower’s pollen. I suspect this scenario has metaphorical resemblances to a task you could benefit from carrying out in the days ahead. Be alert for a sudden, spectacular and rare eruption of beauty that you can feed from and propagate.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If I had more room here, I would offer an inspirational PowerPoint presentation designed just for you. In the beginning, I would seize your attention with an evocative image that my marketing department had determined would give you a visceral thrill. (Like maybe a photoshopped image of you wearing a crown and holding a scepter.) In the next part, I would describe various wonderful and beautiful things about you. Then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tactfully describe an aspect of your life thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underdeveloped and could use some work. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love for you to be more strategic in promoting your good ideas. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love for you to have a well-crafted master plan that will attract the contacts and resources necessary to lift your dream to the next level.â&#x20AC;?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I advise you against snorting cocaine, MDMA, heroin or bath salts.

But if you do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lay out your lines of powder on a kitchen table or a babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diaper-changing counter in a public restroom. Places like those are not exactly sparkly clean, and you could end up propelling contaminants close to your brain. Please observe similar care with any other activity that involves altering your consciousness or changing the way you see the world. Do it in a nurturing location that ensures healthy results. P.S. The coming weeks will be a great time to expand your mind if you do it in all-natural ways such as through conversations with interesting people, travel to places that excite your awe, and encounters with provocative teachings.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In late 1811 and early 1812, parts of the mighty Mississippi River flowed backwards several times. Earthquakes were the cause. Now, more than two centuries later, you Sagittarians have a chanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe even a mandateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to accomplish a more modest rendition of what nature did way back then. Do you dare to shift the course of a great, flowing, vital force? I think you should at least consider it. In my opinion, that great, flowing, vital force could benefit from an adjustment that you have the wisdom and luck to understand and accomplish.

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journey through this alternate reality, the wind and the dew will be your teachers. Animals will g brief provide special favors. You may experience true fantasies, like being able to sense peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughts and hear the sound of leaves converting sunlight into nourishment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel the moon tugging at the waters of your body and glimpse visions of the best possible future.Will any of this be of practical use? Yes! More than you can imagine. And not in ways you can imagine yet.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is one of those rare grace periods when you can slip into a smooth groove without worrying that it will degenerate into a repetitive rut. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel natural and comfortable as you attend to your duties.Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be entertained and educated by exacting details, not bored by them. I conclude, therefore, that this will be an excellent time to lay the gritty foundation for expansive and productive adventures later this year. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hoping to get an advantage over your competitors and diminish the negative influences of people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t empathize with you, now is the time.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a direct correlation between playfulness and intelligence, since the most intelligent animals engage in the greatest amount of playful activities.â&#x20AC;? So reports the National Geographic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason is simple: Intelligence is the capacity for learning, and to play is to learn.â&#x20AC;? I suggest you make these thoughts the centerpiece of your life in the coming weeks.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a phase when you have an enhanced capacity to master new tricks. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunate, because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also in a phase when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s especially crucial for you to learn new tricks. The best way to ensure it all unfolds with maximum grace is to play as much as possible.

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CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE COOPER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Catherine M. Cooper, return receipt requested, at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2620 Radio Way, P.O. Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. DATED this 7 day of June, 2017 /s/ Catherine M. Cooper, Personal Representative DATED this 7th day of June, 2017. ST. PETER LAW OFFICES, P.C. /s/ Jason C. Harby NOTICE OF HEARING ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON MULLAN ROAD WEST OF FRENCHTOWN Notice is hereby given that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on establishing speed zones on Mullan Road west of Frenchtown. Concerns for driver and pedestrian safety have been raised by many residents from this area.

Upon completion of the Hearing, the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution that will establish speed zones on Mullan Road. The Commissioners will conduct the hearing at a Public Meeting on Thursday, July 27th, beginning at 1:30 PM, at the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, Room 151. Any person wishing to be heard on the matter may submit written or other materials to the Commissioners and/or speak at the Hearing.

Comments may be submitted any time prior to the Hearing by phone, mail, fax or e-mail to the Board of County Commissioners, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, Fax: (406) 7214043, Phone: (406) 2584877; E-Mail: bcc@missoula county.us. Comments may also be submitted by personal delivery to the Commissioners at the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 West Pine, Missoula, MT 59802, Second Floor.

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the Hearing may be obtained from Erik Dickson (2583772, edickson@missoulacounty.us). Printed copies of the draft resolution are available for review at the Missoula County Commissioners office (199 West Pine) and the Missoula County Public Works office (6089 Training Drive). BY ORDER OF THE MISSOULA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?) dated 10/14/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200530602, Book 764 of Micro Records at Page 586, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Ashley Skaggs, a married woman was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Wells Fargo Financial National Bank was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Wells Fargo Financial National Bank as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;?) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No 251, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 13 North, Range 19 West and Government Lot 3 of Section 18,Township 13 North, Range 18 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. , beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to . Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noteâ&#x20AC;?) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loanâ&#x20AC;?) is now due for the 10/07/16 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 18, 2017, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $33,896.92. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $32,465.25, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s se-

PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP curity 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 29, 2017 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. Skaggs, Ashley and Smetana, Brian (TS# 7023.118568) 1002.291576-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Successor Trustee will, on October 18, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Deed of Trust, together with any interest

which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Deed of Trust, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charges by the Successor Trustee, at the following place: Missoula County Courthouse, on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 John A.“Joe” Solseng, a member of the Montana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust in which Paul R. Barber and Annie Barber, husband and wife, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to David G. Sweiderk and Robert Bystrowski as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Chevy Chase Bank FSB. A Corporation, Beneficiary of the security instrument, said Deed of Trust which is dated July 20, 2006 and was recorded on December 15, 2006 as Instrument No. 200632053, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located at 2631 Valley View Drive, Missoula, MT 59803 and being more fully described as follows: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 7 OF COUNTRY CLUB NO. 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 2631 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE BEING THE SAME LOT OF GROUND AS SHOWN ON A DEED DATED AUGUST 8, 2000 AND RECORDED AUGUST 10, 2000, AS DOCUMENT NO 200016477. IN THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA, STATE OF MONTANA. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 7 OF COUNTRY CLUB NO. 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The beneficial interest under said Deed of Trust and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by Capital One, N.A., successor by merger to Chevy Chase Bank FSB. The Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust

and the Promissory Note (“Note”) secured by said Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to timely 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.The default for which foreclosure is made is grantors’ failure to pay when due the following sums: monthly payments beginning October 30, 2016 through June 9, 2017 in the total payment amount of $681.19 plus other fees and costs in the amount of $490.79; together with title expense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if applicable. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: $27,925.55 with interest thereon at the rate of 3.50000 percent per annum beginning September 30, 2016 in the amount of $788.30; plus other fees and costs in the amount of $472.79; together with title expense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the above described property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if applicable. Due to the defaults stated above, the Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation.

Notice is further given that any person named has the right, at any time prior to the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by making payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust, together with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s

fees. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: May 19, 2017 /s/ John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Montana state bar, Attorney of Robinson Tait, P.S., MSB #11800

wide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignment Dated: December 27, 2011 Assignment Recorded: January 3, 2012 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201200134, in Book 887, at Page 1011,All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Missoula County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substi-

tution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, State of Montana, on April 12, 2017 as Instrument No. 201706131, in Book 977, at Page 389, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning November 1, 2016, 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. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable.

The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $235,057.86, interest in the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 6, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, State of Montana:The North 71.4 feet of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 72 of SCHOOL ADDITION, a Platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof.. More commonly known as 1539 Sherwood Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Matthew D. Stafford, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 12, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Missoula County, State of Montana, on June 13, 2008 as Instrument No. 200813255, in Book 820, at Page 833, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:Assignee: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Country-

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sum of $6,856.88, escrow advances of $981.62, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,124.97 for a total amount owing of $244,021.33, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or 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 Grantor. 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

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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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees.

In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled.The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 28th day of April, 2017.

Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South,

Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 49497 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on October 17, 2017, at 11:00 AM 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 108 OF PINEY MEADOWS,A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Rodney Paul Braae and Tammy Jean Braae, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Finiti Title, LLC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to CitiFinancial, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 22, 2008 as Book 825 Page 273 Document No. 200819690. The beneficial interest is currently held by Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.

First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning September 16, 2015, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of September 23, 2016 is $131,784.99 principal, interest totaling $13,859.03, escrow advances of $6,038.07, and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,481.00, plus accruing interest, 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

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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: June 12, 2017 /s/ Rae Albert 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 12th day of June, 2017, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant

Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs Braae 102192-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on October 26, 2017, at 11:00 AM 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 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 6085, a tract of land located in the S 1/2S1/2 of Section 8, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Kenneth E Oliver and REBECCA L OLIVER, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Western Title And Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 15, 2009, and recorded on May 20, 2009 as Book 839 Page 1133 Document No. 200911895. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). 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 beginning June 1, 2016, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan.

The total amount due on this obligation as of June 9, 2017 is $280,370.38 principal, interest totaling $14,331.88 late charges in the amount of $67.07, escrow advances of $9,855.48, suspense balance of $-130.71 and other fees and expenses advanced of $74,227.80, plus accruing interest, 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: June 15, 2017 /s/ Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 GIBBS• Gibbs is a 7-year-old male Brown Tabby. He is a sweetheart of a cat, constantly rubbing his head against furniture trying to earn your attention. Gibbs has the cutest, inquisitive expression that always makes you wonder what he's thinking. He gets along well with other cats, and would be an ideal family pet. Gibbs would need to be an inside only pet, as he is declawed.

DONALD• Donald is a 2-year-old male Pit Bull. This big goof ball is looking for a constant companion to go on hikes, play in the yard, or just lounge on the couch. Whatever you're doing, Donald will be happy to come along. Donald gets along with most dogs, but prefers to be the "boss dog." Donald is very treat motivated, and we're sure will pick up many new tricks easily.

ELLIE•Ellie is a 3-year-old female American Pit Bull. She is a very sweet girl who loves long walks, playing fetch, and trying to catch the spray of a water hose. Ellie gets along with small dogs, cats, and goats. However, she does not particularly enjoy other large dogs, especially other assertive dogs. Ellie came from a place where neighborhood kids were allowed to pick on her, so she would prefer a kid free environment.

BRIE• Brie is a 4-year-old female Border Collie/Pointer mix. She is a very happy girl who loves ever person she meets of every age. She'd make a great family pet, and has lots of energy to help wear out the kids. Brie doesn't know many commands outside of sit, but her tail never stops wagging. Her smile never fades when she's in the company of people, especially when they have treats.

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BOBBIE• Bobbie is a 15-year-old female Brown Tabby Manx. This super cuddly senior gal is hoping to find a retirement home to live the rest of her days. Bobbie's favorite activity is lounging about in cat trees and beds. She is a master at finding the most comfy cuddle spot in the house. Bobbie would make a great lap cat, and despite her size, is rather agile and able to jump up and down off of furniture unassisted.

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CARSON• Carson is a 5-year-old male Buff Tabby. He would love a home in the country with the freedom to come and go as he pleases. Carson loves human affection and attention, sprawling across furniture and cat trees to convince you to pet him. At the same time, he does not think being stuck inside all the time is fun either. He would prefer to have the entire house and yard to explore, unencumbered by obstructions.

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 SHADOW• Shadow is an active, energetic dude looking for a mature family and a forever home! This young man is eager to please and would love to attend Basic Manners classes with his new crew! Shadow is a bit bashful around strangers, so he's hoping family can take it nice and slow with him as he navigates his new digs!

Call 406.549.3934 to learn more about sweet, goofy Shadow!

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SIERRA• Meet the wild child from the Sierra Nevadas, Sierra! This active go-getter is super brave, social, and boisterous! Sierra loves everyone and wants them to know it! Sierra is an indoor/outdoor kitty who loves mousing, playing with her dog friends, going on adventures, and sleeping in your arms for nap time. Visit her at Humane Society of Western Montana Wed-Fri, 1pm-6pm, & Sat-Sun, 12pm-5pm!

GRACIE• Gracie LOVES life, LOVES people, & REALLY loves snacks. This 6-year-old sweetheart fetches, walks nicely on leash, and has a galloping gate that will put a smile on your face.

Gracie enjoys the company of other dogs, doesn’t care too much about cats, and is ready to find a forever home who can help her slim down and enjoy this beautiful summer! Learn more at myhswm.org!

ELLE• Sweet, thoughtful Elle enjoys lounging, catnip, and watching the world go by outside her favorite window seat. Elle enjoys children and loves being showered with attention while she lies upside down in her favorite bed! If you're looking for a stunning tortoiseshell/lynx point kitty to join your family, come visit Elle today! 5930 Highway 93 S, just south of Missoula!

FINLEY• Finley takes his time. His favorite activity is that oh-so-slow morning stroll down the driveway to pick up the newspaper, noticing the new lilies coming in and marveling at yet another beautiful day. Finley is thinking he might like a mature, quiet home where he can follow his person around and be a perfectly sized lap dog. This delicate gentleman is taking visitors at HSWM WedFri, 1pm-6pm, & Sat-Sun, 12pm-5pm!

BOBBY• Bobby is a total lover. This handsome orange cat may appreciate a quiet home, as it takes him a while to adjust to new situations, but he has lived with older children, cats, and smaller dogs! Bobby is a total playmate and loves playing with catnip and toys! Rumor has it, he once shared his sun nap spot with a mouse; what a generous guy! Call 406.549.3934 to learn more!

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339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 15th day of June, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. , Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Seterus vs OLIVER 102247-1 SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF KING NO. 17-5-00497-0 SEA SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF PETITION/HEARING RE RELINQUISHMENT OF CHILD/ TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF INFANT BOY BAUMBACH, a person under the age of eighteen. TO: JOHN DOE (UNKNOWN) AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY You are hereby summoned to appear within thirty days after the date of first publication of this summons, to-wit, within thirty days after the 30th day of June, 2017 and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the petition of the Petitioner, OPEN ADOPTION & FAMILY SERVICES, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Petitioner, OPEN ADOPTION & FAMILY SERVICES, at the office below stated; if you fail to do so, judgment may be rendered against you according to the request of the petition which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition has been filed in this court praying that the parent-child relationship between parents of the above-named child and the above-named child be terminated. The object of the action is to seek an order relinquishing the child to the Petitioner for adoption and to terminate the parent-child relationship. The child was conceived in October 2016 in either Missoula, Montana or Kalispell, Montana and was born in Washington on June 11, 2017. The child’s birth mother is Natasha Baumbach. The court hearing on this matter shall be on the 31st day of July, 2017 at 9:00

a.m. in the King County Superior Court; address: King County Courthouse, Ex Parte Department, Court Room W-325, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT ORDER PERMANENTLY TERMINATING ALL OF YOUR RIGHTS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD. NOTICE: State and federal law provide protections to defendants who are on active duty in the military service, and to their dependents. Dependents of a service member are the service member’s spouse, the service member’s minor child, or an individual for whom the service member provided more than one-half of the individual’s support for one hundred eighty days immediately preceding an application for relief. One protection provided is the protection against the entry of a default judgment in certain circumstances. This notice only pertains to a defendant who is a dependent of a member of the national guard or a military reserve component under a call to active service for a period of more than thirty consecutive days.

Other defendants in military service also have protections against default judgments not covered by this notice. If you are the dependent of a member of the national guard or a military reserve component under a call to active service for a period of more than thirty consecutive days, you should notify the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney in writing of your status as such within twenty days of the receipt of this notice. If you fail to do so, then a court or an administrative tribunal may presume that you are not a

dependent of an active duty member of the national guard or reserves, and proceed with the entry of an order of default and/or a default judgment without further proof of your status.

Your response to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorneys about your status does not constitute an appearance for jurisdictional purposes in any pending litigation nor a waiver of your rights.You are further notified that any nonconsenting parent or alleged father has a right to be represented by an attorney, and an attorney will be appointed for an indigent parent who requests an attorney.You are further notified that your failure to file a claim of paternity under Chapter 26.26 RCW within thirty days of the first publication of this notice or to respond to the petition within thirty days of the first publication of this notice is grounds to terminate your parent-child relationship with respect to the child. You are further notified that your failure to respond to the termination action within twenty days of service, if served within the state of Washington, or thirty days if served outside of this state, will result in the termination of the parent-child with respect to the child.You are further notified that if you are the alleged father of an Indian child, and you acknowledge paternity of the child, or if your paternity of the child is established prior to the termination of the parent-child relationship, your parental rights may not be terminated unless you: (i) give valid consent to termination, or (ii) your parent-child relationship is terminated involuntarily pursuant to 26.33 or 13.34 RCW. One method of filing your response and serving a

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will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): #14, #22. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting 7/24/2017 by appt only by calling 880-4677. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at Montana Street, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to 7/27/2017 at 4:00 P.M. Buyer’s bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale, All Sales final.

will auction to the highest bidder, abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 36,105,152,165, 315, 407, 442, 668 & 690. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Monday, July 24, 2017. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. Written sealed bids may be submitted to the storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 4:00 PM on the day of the auction. 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 final

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copy on the Petitioner is to send them your written response by certified mail with return receipt requested.

WITNESS the Honorable BRAD MOORE, Judge/Court Commissioner of said Superior Court and the seal of said Court hereunto affixed this 20th day of June, 2017. /s/ BARBARA MINER, King County Superior Court Clerk By: /s/ T. LAMBETH Deputy Clerk FILE RESPONSE WITH: Clerk of Court King County Superior

Court King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue Seattle,WA 98104 SERVE A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE ON: Petitioner’s Attorney: Albert G. Lirhus Lirhus & Keckemet LLP 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1550 Seattle, WA 98101 The Missoula City-County Health Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on proposed adoption of trailer

court regulations in the Missoula City-County Health Code, to incorporate existing state laws and regulations by reference, and establish a reinspection fee for courts that require a third or subsequent inspection. The hearing will be held in the second floor conference room at the Health Department at 301 West Alder in Missoula. The Board will take public comments at the hearing. Written comments may be

submitted on or before July 31, 2017 by mailing them to Health Code Comments, MCCHD, 301 W Alder St., Missoula, MT 59802; faxing them to (406) 258-4781 or emailing them to envhealth@missoulacounty.us.

For more information, a copy of the proposed trailer court regulations, or to sign up for the Interested Parties mailing list, email envhealth@missoulacounty.us, visit missoulacounty.us/EnvHealth, or call 258-4755.

1920 S. 14th St.W.“B” newer studio, W/D, A/C, central location, double garage $675. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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2110 34th Street. 1 bed/1 bath, central location,W/D, shared yard $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

11270 Napton Way 2C. 3 bed/1 bath, HEAT PAID, central Lolo location, lots of interior updates. $925. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

RENTALS APARTMENTS 205 ½ W. Kent Ave. Studio/1 bath, central location, shared W/D, near U. $600. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 2306 Hillview Ct. #4. 2 bed/1 bath, South Hills, W/D hookups, storage $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

446 Washington St. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops, close to the U and lots of activities. Cat? $750. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 722 ½ Bulwer St. Studio/1 bath, just remodeled, shared yard, single garage, central location. $575.

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MOBILE HOMES PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal and State Fair Housing Acts, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, marital status, age, and/or creed or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, and pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To report discrimination in housing call HUD at toll-free at 1-800-877-7353 or Montana Fair Housing toll-free at 1-800-929-2611

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DUPLEXES 1012 Charlo St. #2 2 bed/1 bath, Northside, W/D hookups, storage $725. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 1310 Mitchell St. “A”. 3 bed/1.5 bath, Northside, W/D hookups, single garage, DW, W/D, shared yard. $ 1100. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

HOUSES 237 ½ E. Front St. “D” Studio/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops $625.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

2 Bdr, 1 Bath South 39th St home, $245,000. BHHSMT Properties.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit

1310 Linnea.Well-designed 4 bed, 3 bath with basement and double garage garage. $232,500. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 2398350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

2 Bdr, 1 Bath, Lewis & Clark home. $182,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath, River Road home. $267,500. BHHSMT Properties.

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

1817 South 5th West. Adorable, sunny 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow with fireplace, large yard & great irrigation ditch. $239,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group.

239-8350 shannonhilliard @gmail.com

3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Franklin to The Fort home with a large barn. $325,000. BHHSMT Properties.

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

3701 Brandon. 4 bed, 3 bath with cook’s kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces and great views. $414,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Huson home on 5.5 acres. $425,500. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visitwww.mindypalmer.com

3913 Heritage Way- What an amazing opportunity to live in the cherished Rattlesnake neighborhood in this beautifully remodeled home $450,000 KD 240-5227 PorticoRealEstate.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath, Grant Creek home on 5.7 acres. $425,500. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 425 S 5th St West-This is an amazing stunning historic gem. The beautiful Victorian was built in 1890 and has absolute charm of yesteryear. $650,000 KD 240-5227 Portico RealEstate.com

CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES Uptown Flats #301. 814 sf one bedroom plus bonus room. $184,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com Uptown Flats #303. Modern 1 bed, 1 bath, 612 sq.ft. near downtown and Clark Fork River. $159,710. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com Uptown Flats #308. 612 sf one bedroom facing residential neighborhood. $159,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com

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6 Elk Ridge. 4 bed, 3 bath in gated Rattlesnake community with shared pool & tennis court. Many new upgrades. $795,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 2398350, shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

Remember

JONESIN’

1 Get the DVD going 10 When doubled, a Japanese telephone greeting 15 Mole ___ (sauce named for a Mexican state) 16 ___ impulse 17 Ancestor 18 Passed out 19 One of Sri Lanka's official languages (besides Tamil and English) 20 "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" author Eric 21 "Cool!"

22 Synagogue singer 23 Father's Day gift that accessorizes another Father's Day gift 27 U.S.-based Maoist group of the 1970s-80s (or an abbreviation for the thing you're solving) 28 It may be captured from your laptop 32 Sport with mallets 33 Earlier offense 34 Kid's game 35 Gives the eye 36 Bird on Canadian coins 37 Scout's honor?

39 "That's so weird!" online 40 Chaotic states 41 "The Imitation Game" subject 43 "___ come to my attention

..."

47 Scottish families 48 "Not even close!"

52 Therefore 53 "High Sierra" actress 54 Invest (with) 55 University of South Carolina team [giggle] 56 Daniel of "Home Alone" 57 Savvy

DOWN 1 Boston ___ Orchestra 2 ___ to go (stoked) 3 Cervenka of early punk rock 4 Borat, really 5 Abandoned property dweller 6 Pilfer 7 ___-majestÈ (insulting the king) 8 Years, in Chile 9 Olden days 10 Zany 11 Indian, for one 12 Have no leads to follow up on 13 What a person who can eat constantly without gaining weight is said to have 14 Situate between 22 Op. ___ (bibliography abbr.)

24 Compound present in beer 25 Spanish actress and frequent "Love Boat" guest star 26 Latin suffix after "bio" or "techno"

28 Figures in Pollock paintings?

29 Neologism paired with "embiggen" on a "Simpsons" episode 30 It's between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo 31 Unimaginably long time 32 Jordan Spieth's org.

35 Get in the way of 37 Auto ad stat 38 Frivolous type 40 Latent 42 Receive, as a penalty 44 "Join me for a ride!"

45 Ecclesiastical vestment 46 Airport bathroom lineup 48 Mediterranean fruit trees ...

49 ... whose leaves covered him up 50 "Rendezvous With ___" (Arthur C. Clarke novel) 51 Word after ring or coin

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For Sale 2- 2013 16x80 mobile homes in great condition $43,900 delivered and set up within 150 miles of Billings. 406259-4663

Real Estate - Northwest Montana – Company owned. Small and large acre parcels. Private. Trees and meadows. National Forest boundaries. Tungstenholdings .com (406) 293-3714

LAND 13221 Old Freight. Approximately 11 acres near St. Ignatius with incredible Mission Mountain views. $86,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 18.6 acre building lot in Sleeman Creek, Lolo. $129,900. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2.1 acre waterfront lot in Alberton. $179,000. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com NHN Weber Butte Trail. 60 acre ranch in Corvallis with sweeping Bitterroot views. $675,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group

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OUT OF TOWN 19600 Twin Lakes Rd- Glorious setting on 10+ acres of pristine park-like forest full of wildflowers and so completely loved for nearly 40 years $267,500 PorticoRealEstate.com 230 Lakeside Drive- Lolo- Amazingly sweet lot with peaceful and private back yard complete with small pond/water feature, beautiful rock and garden landscaping. $250,000. KD 406-240-5227 PorticoRealEstate.com

3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home on 15 acres. $385,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 60 ACRE HORSE RANCH. Stunning Mission Creek setting & the National Bison Range for wildlife watching. Handcrafted Log Home, 3 Bed/2.5 Bath, fireplace, scraped wood floors, Heartland Appliances & 1500 SF of covered deck with outdoor kitchen & fireplace to enjoy the privacy & mountain views. PLUS 1 Bed/1 Bath guest quarters & 1850 SF Shop with 8’ & 12’ overhead doors, in floor heat,WD hookups & 1/2 bath. 22x16 building with fence, ideal for gardening. 60 acres of pasture or hay ground is divided into several pastures with corrals, pond, irrigation & horse shelter. Approx 1000’ of Mission Creek, mature trees in the yard, some tall pines near the creek and circular driveway to shop.

Home is over 3000 SF, in floor heat, exposed logs, custom doors & 650+ SF open great room. $895,000 MLS#21707033 Call Trudy Samuelson 406-360-5860

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6944 SHAVER DR. $429,900 NEW 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home featuring a spacious master suite with ample closets and a soak tub, hickory wood floors, granite counter tops, a 1,000+ sqft over-sized triple garage, and so much more!

Call Matt Rosbarsky at 390-9023 for more information.

2161 South 10th Street • $269,900 Large 4+ bed, 3 bath across from Franklin Park with Rattlesnake views. New furnace & water heater. Lots of shade trees.

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