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Vol. 20, No. 30 • July 23–July 30, 2009

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Vol. 20, No. 30 • July 23–July 30, 2009

Western Montana’s Weekly Journal of People, Politics and Culture

Up Front: County health clinic struggles with patient surge Writers on the Range: An alternative approach to off-roading Books: Moreton connects Wal-Mart, God and “real America”

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nside Cover Story Sen. Jon Tester introduced his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act last week to mixed reviews.

Supporters call it a huge boon to the flagging timber industry, an important collaboration between loggers and environmentalists, and a vital step to saving Montana’s forests. Critics Cover photo by Chad Harder argue the bill isn’t financially sustainable, that it only serves special interest groups who helped craft the legislation, and that, if it does pass, it will create a mess of legal problems. We cover all sides—including columns from Rick Bass and George Ochenski—on Tester’s first big test. . . . .15

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Letters Going deeper into Glacier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Week in Review Dead bodies down by the river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Briefs Learn to be rich, dairy woes and elk tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Etc. Footloose Montana sets its own trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Up Front County health clinic struggles with patient surge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Writers on the Range Wyoming continues its state of denial on wolves . . . . . 10 Writers on the Range An alternative approach to off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Agenda Cleaning up the Blackfoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Flash in the Pan Garlic as vegetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8 Days a Week Contemplating wilderness, flat tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mountain High Giving something back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Scope Clutch continues to hold strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Noise Blue Sunshine Soul, John Shipe, Son Volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and John Doe and the Sadies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Books Academic connects Wal-Mart, God and “real America” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Film American accents ruin Cheri’s charm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Exclusives Street Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In Other News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Independent Personals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Advice Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Free Will Astrolog y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Crossword Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 This Modern World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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STREET TALK

by Chad Harder

Asked Tuesday afternoon in and around Greenough Park in Missoula.

Q:

Last week, Sen. Jon Tester introduced his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. Among other things, it designates Montana’s first wilderness in nearly two decades. How often do you take advantage of Montana’s wilderness areas?

Follow-up: In general, how would you rate Montana’s junior senator’s performance in office so far?

Joanne Taylor: Almost every day! We hike, we go biking, we camp and sometimes we just hang out for the day. We go fishing, hunting—we’re big outdoorsy people. Tepid on Tester: He’s okay. I mean, he’s doing pretty well. I haven’t been following his actions too closely, though. With the kids watching cartoons I’m lucky if I even get to see the news.

Olivia Herring: We don’t really know where to go, so we just go float the river, or take the dogs up to Pattee Canyon. Knowledge is power: I don’t really know anything about his record, but I’ve heard good things, I guess. I don’t really consider myself well informed about politics in Montana.

Austin Palley: Honestly, I’m a college student, in town for my third year, and I just like to keep it simple. You know, hiking and floating. But summer’s my time for exploring Montana, and a lot of what I do revolves around getting my dog Tiva out because she’s so high-energy.

Global test: I know a lot about him and pretty much everyone only has good things to say, in the collegiate world at least. We talk about him in my poly sci class, and how Montana’s relations with the rest of the world are getting better.

Cory Williams: Daily. I do all sorts of stuff, like fly-fish, and swim—we’re just coming back from swimming right now. I live just down the street and Greenough Park’s just so convenient for that sort of stuff.

Strong endorsement: Personally, I don’t know much about him. I read the Missoulian almost every day and see that he’s getting a lot of press on that bill right now. He’s not horrible.

I have nothing against the guy.

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Glacier’s other needs “The money pit” by Matthew Frank (see cover story, June 11, 2009) on Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) reconstruction was an objective treatment of the subject. It raised an important question concerning how much taxpayers are willing to pay to keep the road open. Other journalists have written about the road project, but this was the first article I’ve seen to explicitly raise that question. However, it was disappointing the article didn’t delve deeper into the provocative subheading: “Going-to-the-Sun Road costs taxpayers millions of dollars annually. A long-term rehabilitation project will run an additional $180 million, at least. Just how much are we willing to spend on the Treasure State’s crown jewel?”

Some letter writers to local newspapers have expressed outrage about the federal government spending $1 million on a grizzly bear DNA population study in the Northern Rockies. Even presidential candidate John McCain condemned the study. However, it appears there is little concern about spending several hundred million in federal funds on GTSR. Why? The simple answer is economics.

Keeping the road open supports local economies dependent on tourism, and road work creates jobs and income for construction companies. But how does one reconcile this contrast in expenditures with the National Park Service mission? The legally established primary purpose of the park service is to protect natural and cultural resources for future generations. GTSR (a cultural resource) didn’t exist when Glacier became a national park in 1910; the grizzly bear and all the other native species did.

Assuming taxpayers are willing to pay millions annually to keep GTSR open, why is Glacier not spending millions to protect priceless natural resources that were the basis of the park’s establishment? Many park service administrators prefer to state (erroneously) that the agency has a “dual mandate” to provide for public use while protecting resources. Even if that were true, shouldn’t we expect roughly equal funding for both purposes? If the funding ratio is 100 to 1 favoring public use expenditures over resource protection, it is reasonable to ask why.

The DNA study found that the grizzly bear population has numbers higher than anticipated by most observers.

Other native species of park wildlife appear to be declining, but there are no reliable population estimates for most species. There are no reliable estimates of status because there is no long-term monitoring program for wildlife. Is it responsible management to presume to protect natural resources for future generations without reliable knowledge of resource conditions? Rehabilitation work

on GTSR was only initiated after a thorough road-condition assessment, yet no such assessment of condition has been conducted on park wildlife. Why not?

The question here isn’t about spending the several $100 million on other worthy projects, though it’s a legitimate query. My question is, if the expenditure on the road is justified, then why is it not justifiable to spend similar amounts on efforts to protect natural resources?

Funding is needed to provide reliable population status and trend information as a basis for protecting the priceless wildlife resources of the park for present and future generations.

“Will saving the road save the park, if populations of native plants and animals are diminished or wink out

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altogether?

Is the Treasure State’s crown jewel really GTSR, as the subheading implies, or is it Glacier National Park in its entirety, its landscape and resources, rather than the road that provides vehicle access across its midsection? Will saving the road save the park, if populations of native plants and animals are diminished or wink out altogether? Does the park service have an obligation to establish reliable estimates of wildlife population status and trends before claiming that resources are being protected for future generations?

Steve Gniadek Columbia Falls

Thank you, Huey In support of property rights, people rights and Huey Lewis (see “Deep cut,” June 18, 2009), I write this letter.

In support of Huey: I met Huey in 2000 when, as a Victor Schools Foundation member, I was really involved in raising money to match a million-dollar grant that would finance the building of a fine arts and science facility for Victor school kids. I wrote a letter asking for Huey’s support. It invited him to meet with me and tour Victor School, which he did. I found him to be really friendly and

anxious to become part of the Bitterroot community.

In support of property rights: Our family has always been involved in farming or ranching. We have always believed if you take care of the land, the land will take care of you. So I understand Huey’s commitment to the land.

In support of people rights: I have a vivid memory of my feelings during a trip many years ago that took us past Lake Tahoe, which we couldn’t see because of the forest and couldn’t get any closer to because every road or lane had a “Private Property” or “No Trespassing” sign. We finally found one road, way down on the south end of the lake. Need I say more?

I know that many people do not respect private or public property (one need only to look at the side of our roads). But then remember all of the people that picked up that trash and bagged it. Maybe, just maybe, if both ends meet in the middle and remember the Golden Rule, we could all enjoy our property rights, our people rights, and Huey’s rights.

Lois Dobberstein Victor

Worth the wait Sometimes good things come to those who wait. A case in point is the new proposal by Sen. Jon Tester that has something for all Montanans to cheer about.

After listening to various stakeholders and many different points of view, Tester offered a bill that will help us move past years of gridlock and toward a common-sense Montana solution for managing our shared, vital public lands.

It will preserve our fishing and hunting heritage by designating additional wilderness in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the BlackfootClearwater and Yaak valleys—maintaining the excellent wildlife habitat and water quality in the area, a victory for all sportsmen. Furthermore, this will help ensure that local businesses dependent on the area’s great hunting and fishing opportunities continue to prosper.

The senator’s plan also addresses the need for a sustainable supply of timber to the local mills, which will save jobs and boost the local economy at a time when it’s needed most. It’s a balanced proposal that will improve the health of our forests, reduce risk of forest fires, keep the water clean, protect our outdoor traditions and provide jobs.

Truly a win-win. I urge Congress to act on this bill quickly.

O. Alan Weltzien Dillon Correction: In “The pre-pay way,” published Aug. 21, 2008, the owner of Kum & Go gas stations was incorrectly identified. Cenex owns the chain. The Indy regrets the error.

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• Wednesday, July 15

by Chad Harder

Footloose Montana files a would-be ballot measure with Secretary of State Linda McCulloch in an attempt to restrict acreage for trapping operations.

If it qualifies for the ballot and Montana voters approve it, the measure would prohibit trapping on public lands in Montana, except for scientific, public health and safety activities.

• Thursday, July 16 Montana’s preeminent cyclist, Butte’s Levi Leipheimer, breaks his wrist during Stage 12 of the Tour de France. The Astana rider, who had been in fourth place overall, writes on his Twitter page, “I can’t describe how disappointed I am.” He adds: “Also, helmets work—wear them!”

• Friday, July 17 Missoula brothers Damon and Eric Ristau unveil a work-in-progress cut of their much-anticipated feature length film, Best Bar in America, to a packed house at the Wilma. Armchair reviewers spend the night discussing exactly how much work the film still needs, but most agree the Ristaus deserve loads of praise for bringing the project this far.

• Saturday, July 18 Authorities say a 61-year-old man tries to steal a car with children in it from the Crossroads truck stop at the Wye. Two bystanders wrestle David Larson, 61, to the ground and thwart the kidnapping before a Missoula Sheriff’s Deputy arrives.

• Sunday, July 19 The Missoula Osprey drop their fourth game in a row to the Idaho Falls Chukars, 3-2. For the second time in as many outings, one bad pitch seals the loss when, in the bottom of the first inning, Chukar right fielder Carlo Testa smashes a three-run home run over the Melaleuca Field fence.

• Monday, July 20 The Bozeman City Commission votes unanimously to hire Missoula attorney Michelle Puiggari to look into its controversial, yet short-lived practice of asking city job applicants to disclose their usernames and passwords to social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

• Tuesday, July 21 Missoula County Sheriff’s deputies announce the identity of a man found dead in the Clark Fork River the night before. David G. Braswell becomes the second dead man found in the river this week. On Saturday, tubers discovered the body of Richard Roy Jones, who drowned.

In an effort to beat Tuesday’s 94-degree heat, Brad Bahner leaps into the Clark Fork River from the Madison Street Bridge. “I used to jump from lower,” says the self-proclaimed “tramp who sleeps outside.” “But you gotta go higher to keep having fun.”

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Elk tags cut Timm Twardoski, owner of Bitterrook Elk Co., a Hamilton-based booking agency for nonresident elk hunters, says Bitterroot-area wolves have for years forced him to send clients far from the Bitterroots in order to steer clear of canine competition.

So last week, when Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) announced a drastic reduction in the number of Bitteroot elk permits available this fall, Twardoski was happy to hear the agency finally, in his view, acknowledge the problem: wolf predation. “[FWP] and the Forest Service have always skirted around the issue that it is a wolf problem,” he says. “Now that that’s being validated, in a sense, by them, anybody that had any doubt— people reading the blogs and following this who thought, ‘This is an exaggeration, it’s not so bad’— [will believe it]. When you drop the tags like that you’re validating that there is a problem.”

FWP accepted a request to slash anterless elk permits following spring monitoring flights that found the lowest cow-to-calf ratio since 1963—an

average of 15 calves per 100 cows.

“The issue here now is that we’re not producing enough calves to sustain the numbers that we currently have if, in fact, that trend continues in the long run,” says Craig Jourdonnais, FWP’s Bitterroot wildlife biologist. “That’s the big concern.”

While Jourdonnais correlates wolves with dropping elk numbers, he’s not ready to lay blame squarely on the contentious predator’s shoulders. He points to recent cool and wet springs, which can lead to pneumonia among calves in the first week or two of life, and predation by bears, mountain lions, coyotes, wolverines and eagles.

“Right now we’re trying to figure out exactly what’s going on with these calves, and certainly wolves are having an impact,” Jourdonnais says.

“But for me to say exactly the degree they are would be a guess at best.”

The news comes ahead of Montana’s first state-sponsored wolf hunting season, slated to begin this fall unless environmental groups successfully halt it in court. As many as 75 wolves would be shot in the state, including 22 in western Montana.

But, according to Wayne Hedman of the Bitterroot Elk Working Group, even a hunting season may not be enough to keep Bitterroot wolf numbers in check.

“I haven’t talked to a lot of people who have seen a wolf out in the woods,” he says. “I think they are very, very elusive, and I’m not comfortable believing that that’s going to be the resolution to the problem.”

Matthew Frank

Economy

Learning to be rich All the nametags read: “I’m learning to be rich.”

At a conference room at the Holiday Inn Parkside last week, that simple declarative sentence served as good an introduction as any to the 20 people listening to a pitch on how to become a millionaire in the current recession.

The money making plan comes courtesy of Richard Kiyosaki, but it’s delivered by his fasttalking surrogate, Donald Spradling. The welldressed executive explains that Kiyosaki had two fathers, a rich one and a poor one. By contrast-

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ing the life lessons of the two, he learned how rich people think. Kiyosaki used that knowledge to start the Rich Dad Company, which aims to “raise the financial literacy of people everywhere,” according to the company website.

“You’re all here because you want something better, correct?” asks Spradling.

Spradling explains there are three keys to success: opportunity, knowledge and action.

Attendees can take action, Spradling says, by enrolling in Kiyosaki’s three-day, $995 financial literacy course. The course will provide knowledge and opportunity. But, if the attendees take action today, they can enroll for only $495.

Four people from the crowd sign up.

According to Spradling, Kiyosaki’s course offers guidance on real estate investments.

Students learn how to snap up homes in danger of foreclosure from owners who are desperate to sell, and how to take over mortgage payments. Spradling suggests giving the homeowners a little bit of money too, because it’s compassionate. He also covers mobile home parks, because they will “make you millions.”

“I’m not in the mobile home park business, I’m in the concrete slab business,” he says. “Even if a hurricane comes and cleans out the entire park, it doesn’t matter how much the homes cost, I get a nice little insurance check and I just put up more.”

At this point of the pitch, a woman in the back row peels off her nametag, sticks it to her notebook, smiles politely, stands and walks out.

She’s no longer learning to be rich.

Jesse Froehling

Agriculture

Charlo dairy milked One of the largest dairies in Montana filed for bankruptcy protection this month, a casualty of plunging milk prices that has producers around the country on the brink.

Hillside Farms Inc. of Charlo, owned primarily by Stan Perry, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection July 10. When contacted by the Independent the Perry family confirmed that milk prices forced the company to file, but declined to comment further.

“Prices are just about at an all-time low for producers,” says Monte Nick, chief of the Montana Department of Livestock’s Milk Control Bureau. This year, according to Nick, milk prices in Montana hit their lowest level since 1996 at $11.98 per 100 pounds. That’s compared to the high of $24.46 in October 2007.

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“We’ve lost a lot of [dairies] over the last several years,” Nick says. “When I first started the shop in 2000, we had about 180 producers.

Right now we have 77.”

Nick was aware of two Montana dairies to go under this year, not including Hillside Farms.

“And I expect more,” he says, “especially if prices keep going down. They just can’t make enough to live.” Plus, he notes, at the same time, the costs of running a farm—most notably grain—keep going up.

Milk’s price slump has to do with an abundance of supply, the result of foreign markets drying up amid the global economic recession.

“Basically, the change from a year ago has been in the export market,” says Walt Wosje of Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), a national dairy group. “A year ago about 11 percent of all the milk produced in the United States was loaded on ships and exported in the form of butter or powder or cheese or whatever. When the economic morass hit the world, a lot of those countries that were importing our products couldn’t afford it, changed their diet, did something, and therefore today, only about 5 percent of our milk is exported.”

In May, CWT announced its 12-month “herd retirement program,” an attempt to crank down supply by sending dairy cows to the butcher. In the first retirement series, CWT accepted bids to kill more than 100,000 cows, representing almost 2 billion pounds of milk production capacity. On the same day Hillside Farms filed for Chapter 11, CWT announced its second retirement, which, Wosje says, may result in another 100,000 killed cows. None, so far, have come from Montana.

Matthew Frank

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Homeless

Numbers explain crunch Two recent studies combine to paint a grim picture for Missoula’s most needy: the homeless population is on the rise in what’s been deemed an “unaffordable” local housing market.

The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research released its findings this summer, stating almost 30 percent of Missoula’s homeowners are paying more than 30 percent of their income toward housing. Another report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), released this month, shows the state’s homeless numbers jumped 23 percent from 2007 to 2008.

Jim Morton, executive director of the Human Resource Council for Missoula, says the separate studies reflect a perfect storm between a terrible economy and high rent prices.

“More [families] would move to their own homes quickly, but low rents aren’t available,” says Morton.

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research report explains why families are having a hard time finding affordable housing.

According to data analyzed from 1988 to 2007, average Montana home prices have increased by 96 percent, while per capita income has only increased by 26 percent. The report states that four local markets—including Missoula, Kalispell and Hamilton—fail to meet the National Association of Realtors standards of affordability, meaning the median-income family can’t afford a median-priced home.

The homeless numbers are even worse.

According to HUD, only Wyoming and Mississippi experienced a greater increase than Montana in homelessness between 2007 and 2008. Bob Buzzas, coordinator of The Montana Continuum of Care Coalitions, which contributed to the HUD report by conducting a one-night survey during late January, says the numbers in Missoula alone show the homeless population up 32 percent since 2007. The report listed domestic violence, high rent and loss of jobs as the leading causes.

Poverello Executive Director Ellie Hill sees the results of these studies everyday. She doesn’t consider them new news, but rather confirmation of a growing need for local relief.

“It wasn’t a surprise to us, “ Hill says. “There is an unprecedented demand on our services.”

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Our ongoing fascination with Footloose Montana reached new heights when the earnest anti-trapping group proposed its “Montana Trap-Free Public Lands Initiative” on July 15.

First, we couldn’t agree more with Footloose’s mission to prohibit this brutal practice in areas where many Montanans hike, bike or camp. Under the current rule, trappers can set up an unlimited number of traps anywhere on public lands— traps that too often clamp down on the unsuspecting legs of non-targeted animals, including pet dogs. We hear too many stories from horrified hikers who stumble upon suffering trapped animals, or grief-stricken dog owners who lose Fido in a conibear trap, to not demand change. That’s why we hope Footloose collects the 24,000 signatures required to get the proposed initiative on the November 2010 general election ballot.

If only Footloose could focus its message. We’ve disagreed with the organization when they’ve complained about how animals are treated on the PEAS Farm (ignoring the immediate benefit of locally cultivated food sources) and when they objected to hunting stories we’ve published (news is news). The arguments strike us as narrow-minded and offpoint, the kind of reckless, publicity-seeking activist talk that gives groups like PETA a bad name.

Most recently, we came across another doozie when researching the new initiative. Apparently, Montana’s numerous traps can be blamed on hip hop fashonistas.

“The pelts a trapper does sell are probably adorning a fur coat worn by a rapper wannabe in some urban center far from Montana’s high mountains,” the website reads. “Hip hop culture, which embraces fur garments as status symbols, is driving fur prices higher and encouraging trappers to deploy more traps than ever on Montana’s public lands. “ Say what? We haven’t seen a drive-by like this since Biggie Smalls was popped in ‘97. Plus, we have plenty of rapper wannabes right here.

Curious, we scrambled for evidence of hip hop’s overwhelming influence over Montana’s trapping industry. The closest thing we found was Sean Combs apologizing in 2004 for dog fur being used in some of his Sean John clothing line. He promised that all of his apparel—as per industry standard—would use fake fur in the future.

If Footloose wants to make a point about the fur market, a simple list of current values would do the trick. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, good wolverine pelts go for $254.67 a pop. That’s more effective than arbitrarily pointing the finger at urbanites.

As Footloose gears up for its signature campaign, we only hope they stay on message. Heart-wrenching anecdotes and solid numbers do the job, and it would be a shame to see a good cause get caught in its own snare.

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State of shock County health clinic struggles with patient surge

by Alex Sakariassen

Missoula’s Partnership Health Center “When a patient calls an office and ters–PHC among them. The money is (PHC) might well need a hit of high flow their next appointment is in three expected to serve 2.1 million new oxygen to make it through the next few months and they’re sick now, then patients over the next two years. The months. Patient numbers have skyrocket- they’re going to go to the emergency department reports community health ed in 2009, stretching an already limited room because they don’t have access to centers treated 16 million patients staff of doctors seeking to meet demand care,” Forney-Gorman says. nationwide in 2007. Forty percent had no for affordable health care.

PHC aims to avoid the expenses asso- insurance coverage.

PHC, one of the state’s 12 nonprofit ciated with costly emergency room or priWith the stimulus funding, PHC community clinics, treats an estimated vate physician visits. Under the clinic’s remains fiscally stable in spite of the 10,000 repeat patients each year. Kim sliding-fee scale, a visit can cost as little as increased demand. Stimulus money Mansch, the clinic’s executive director, $12. Medication for chronic ailments, specifically helped cover the new hires says PHC has already seen an increase of such as back pain and arthritis, is often so and increases in pay-hours. Medicare and 1,200 new patients since January. Patient costly that people are forced to choose Medicaid foots the bill for much of numbers increased by PHC’s patient base. only 1,000 in all of Additional federal dol2008, and Mansch lars cover whatever expects to double that expenses are left, as figure by December. well as minor contribuMedicaid statistics tions from the city and alone show a growing the county, Mansch need for affordable says. The clinic’s annuhealth care across the al budget rounds out state. According to a to $5 million.

PHC ’s primary recent report from obstacle in handling Montana’s Department such large patient numof Health and Human bers is space. With only Services, 75,218 peo12 exam rooms, hiring ple received Medicaidnew doctors will only funded treatment in serve to further crowd May 2009, compared the clinic, Forneyto 62,428 Medicaid Gorman says. That’s recipients in May 2008. why the clinic looks forMore than 8,000 of ward to completing those cases were in renovations to the Missoula County.

Creamery Building on Mansch says 55 Railroad Street. The percent of PHC’s walknew space will more in clinic patients lack than double the health insurance. She clinic’s size and Forneyhears stories about lost Photo by Chad Harder Gorman is heading jobs, slashed hours and pricey deductibles Alison Forney-Gorman, medical director at Missoula’s Partnership numerous fundraising at other health care Health Center, heads a staff now struggling to handle a surge of campaigns–including a 100-mile bicycle facilities. Many patients new patients in the county. ride in the Bitterroot have chronic health problems such as diabetes, high blood between it and food, Mansch says. PHC Valley–to help pay for the project.

“As soon as we started the walk-in clinpressure or heart disease. Most haven’t works with patients to secure significant ic [two years ago], we quickly realized the seen a doctor in almost a year. discounts on those same medications.

“What you tend to see when the But Mansch says PHC is quickly demand was out there,” Forney-Gorman economy gets really bad and people are reaching its maximum capacity. says. “When we were just doing scheduled uninsured or underinsured, is people Increased traffic at the facility prompted appointments, a lot of people were being put things off because they can’t even her to extend the clinic’s summer service turned away because there wasn’t an open afford the basic office visit,” Mansch says. hours past 5 p.m. on weekdays, and to appointment. Now that there’s all this “They can’t afford blood pressure medi- open for four hours on Saturdays. walk-in time, we’re realizing what the cine, they can’t afford diabetic strips. Stimulus money from the federal govern- demand is in the community.”

If all goes according to plan, PHC will They get themselves into an emergency- ment allowed the clinic to hire another type situation and end up in the hospital mid-level physician, providing some move completely by 2011. According to and it’s tens of thousands of dollars.” relief for the three full-time doctors and Montana Primary Care Association analyIt’s easy for people to back them- one mid-level already overwhelmed by sis of 2000 census data for Missoula selves into a costly corner when it comes current demand. Mansch adds that a County, an additional 30,000 residents to health care, says PHC Medical Director fourth doctor will start work in October. qualify for PHC health care but aren’t getAlison Forney-Gorman. Sometimes indiPHC isn’t alone in facing a crush of ting it. Mansch says with the move to a viduals who require immediate treatment new patients. The U.S. Department of more spacious building, she intends to can’t get it anywhere but the emergency Health and Human Services distributed rectify that. room, where it costs “about $500 just to $338 million in stimulus grants to 1,128 asakariassen@missoulanews.com walk in the door.” federally qualified community health cen-

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Rev it up An alternative approach to the enviro movement

by Ray Ring

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This idea will probably strike some people as outrageous. But what the hey, progress rarely comes easily. The Wilderness Society, a behemoth in the environmental movement, has been running a help-wanted ad. It’s looking to hire a “Public Lands Recreation Policy Advisor.”

Anyone taking that job, which is based in the group’s Washington, D.C., headquarters, would help shape its “national policy direction for off-road vehicles, transportation planning and recreation issues on public lands.”

I just want to let The Wilderness Society know, I’m available. In fact, consider this my application. But if I got the job, I’d make sure to steer the group in a new direction based on a whole new strategy.

This is what I would do: In the big off-road driving gatherings this summer—on sand dunes and dirt trails and other challenging terrain on public land around the West, where motorheads roar around on souped-up ATVs and dirt bikes and Mad Max Jeeps—I’d show up in a huge pickup truck, towing a trailer loaded with powerful machines that carry The Wilderness Society logo.

I’d be accompanied by a team of professional off-road drivers wearing black leather and helmets also emblazoned with The Wilderness Society logo. We’d join the crowd of our usual opponents, who are getting their jollies and showing off their adrenaline and testosterone by riding motors. And we would excel at their sport.

Then, next winter, when snowmobilers have their big gatherings to show off their hill-climbing skills, I’d show up with The Wilderness Society’s new crack snowmobile team. If that sounds too politically incorrect for an environmental group to stomach, I’ll back off just a notch by having all my Wilderness Society machines powered by ecofriendly alternative fuels or batteries—as long as we can get the horsepower we need to show off.

All this might cost some serious money, but it’s bound to be cheaper than The Wilderness Society’s near-constant barrage of mass-mailings and press releases about the sins of off-road drivers who take delight in trespassing in wilderness areas or tearing up other wildlife habitat.

And I think it would make for far more effective public relations than the attempts of most environmental groups.

All their “ ‘alerts’ merely preach to an approving choir while revealing to the rest of the world an irritating and monotonous holier-than-thou

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tone.

Because all their “alerts” merely preach to an approving choir while revealing to the rest of the world an irritating and monotonous holier-than-thou tone.

I would show the motorheads that many wilderness advocates understand that driving ATVs and snowmobiles is fun and exciting and requires real skills.

Some wilderness advocates can probably drive to the top of that dune or snowy slope faster than overweight, beer-befuddled drivers who hate wilderness. But I would even make sure to have some over weight beer-drinkers on The Wilderness Society teams.

My message would serve as a challenge to stereotypes: We’re not green

wusses who react out of knee-jerk opposition to machines. We stand for wilderness protection without being elitists who condemn the whole motorhead community. We clearly encourage responsible off-road driving in areas where it’s appropriate.

That would effectively drive a wedge into the motorheads’ community, isolating their knee-jerk ideologues who are against all regulations and all wilderness, building bridges to their reasonable people.

My idea doesn’t mean giving up The Wilderness Society’s goals of protecting wilderness, wildlife habitat and opportunities for non-motorized recreation. The idea is to present an image and a movement that gets beyond prejudice, staking out shared values. Some environmental groups are trying this idea already in less controversial ways as they run ecofriendly ranches and eco-friendly logging, making some headway by showing those communities that all environmentalists are not the enemy.

I’d also like to see the Sierra Club run an eco-friendly mine to show the mining community that it can be done with no pollution of water or air.

Imagine burly (we’ve already got a lot of beefy guys in this one) miners in green T-shirts operating huge machines fueled by garden compost. I’d also like to see the National Wildlife Federation set up an eco-friendly drilling rig. I’m not sure how that would work, but I bet it’s somewhere within the realm of possibility, just to show that there are green roughnecks out there.

The wilderness movement tends toward absolutes. It would certainly benefit from adopting a “we have things in common” strategy, especially if it’s presented in an outrageously theatrical way.

Let’s rev it up!

Ray Ring is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). He is the magazine’s senior editor in Bozeman.

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Pack mentality Wyoming continues its state of denial on wolves

by Tory and Meredith Taylor

Packs of hungry wolves are decimating Wyoming’s 35 herds of elk, right?

Wrong. And yet that’s what some people continue to claim, even as studies repeatedly disprove the accusation.

Nearly three decades of the data displayed in Wyoming’s annual reports show that elk numbers, elk harvests and hunter success rates have steadily increased in the Yellowstone region. In fact, Wyoming has 100,000 elk—more elk today than it had 30 years ago, with the same number of hunters killing more elk now.

If anything, Wyoming has too many elk. In 2008, the state’s Department of Fish and Game announced that, in general, it needed to manage “for a reduction in Wyoming’s elk population,” although some herds would continue to be managed for their current numbers.

Wyoming, however, has never been a state to let science or facts get in the way of culture, custom and wishful thinking.

Our 1880s-era political system is based on a one cow, one vote premise, and change comes hard.

Wyoming State Rep. Pat Childers, RPark, who is chairman of the Travel, Recreation, and Wildlife Committee, continues to believe that wolves are bad for elk.

“As for wolves and elk, I have had two reports from the Wyoming Game and Fish presented to me that clearly show that the wolves are impacting the ungulate of the elk herds,” Childers said.

“While the populations of those herds have not currently decreased, the study shows that the populations of the herds will soon be reduced to an alarming low level because the loss of ungulate will result in less animals.”

Childers was referring to a state elk study, which actually showed just the opposite of his somewhat confusing contention. Reducing the elk herd in the Clark’s Fork area continues to be the state objective, even though calves have declined in some sub-units.

Wolves, it turns out, aren’t even the

top predator of elk. Studies in Yellowstone National Park showed that wolves accounted for only 12 percent of the deaths of newborn calves, while grizzly and black bears caused about 69 percent of recorded deaths, and coyotes killed 11 percent. Calf-cow ratios were declining in the Clark’s Fork herd for a decade prior to wolf recovery, and some of the herd’s calves continued to decline while others rebounded. At the same time, wolf numbers are down because of disease, inter-pack conflicts and shootings of wolves.

Most recently, a January 2009 count showed that wolves in Yellowstone

Studies in “Yellowstone National Park showed that wolves accounted for only 12 percent of the deaths of newborn

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calves.

National Park were in decline, from 171 in 2007 to 124. The greatest decline occurred on the northern range, where the wolf population dropped 40 percent, from 94 to 56.

Where does this leave people who are affected by wolves? Outfitter Bud Betts lives in the Dunoir Valley, where his closest neighbors are elk, grizzly bears and wolves. Betts says he thinks the wolves are doing fine, but the elk are not, and this hurts hunting. “I don’t like the wolf,” he says, but adds, “they are here and we have to live with them.”

Many others in Wyoming aren’t so sure. In the mid-1990s, state wildlife staff recommended classifying wolves as “trophy game,” but the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, livestock interests and most politicians insisted that Wyoming wolves be managed as “trophy game and predator.” This dual status kept wolf management in federal hands.

In 2008, the wildlife commission changed its tune and voted to support managing wolves as trophy game only.

Wyoming Rep. Keith Gingery, R Jackson/Dubois, agreed and introduced a bill to classify wolves as “trophy game” statewide. His bill died this session when lawmakers stuck to their guns. Currently, wolves remain under federal management.

“If Wyoming wants to get to the point at which the people of Wyoming, through the Wyoming Game and Fish, manage wolves rather than the feds,” Gingery said, “then we need to change our proposed wolf plan.”

Montana and Idaho made the switch and now manage their wolves, Gingery pointed out.

“The option is either drop the dual status or continue to fight in court for the next five years, knowing full well that in the end we will lose,” he said. “The issue that the courts will look at is whether or not the Wyoming plan meets the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, and at this point it does not.”

Those of us who are glad to see wolves return hope that Wyoming will come to its senses about managing these predators. Meanwhile, as we humans keep debating, wolves and elk and grizzlies and coyotes continue their delicate dance in Greater Yellowstone, just as they have for tens of thousands of years.

Meredith and Tory Taylor are contributors to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org).

They write about wildlife and work as outfitters in Dubois, Wyoming.

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Like most other Missoulians, I’ve taken advantage of the Blackfoot River for the simple summer pleasure of floating on an inner tube, or just basking in the sun on a lazy day.

And like others, I’ve imbibed a beer or two while enjoying such activities.

But like a good steward of the land, I make it a point to clean up after myself—no stray aluminum cans from me.

Unfortunately, I’m an exception. Too many locals forget to pack up beer cans, wrappers and all sorts of other waste products. The resultant trash isn’t pretty.

“We see it all the time,” says Marietta Pfister, who lives near the Blackfoot.

So, six years ago, Pfister decided to be proactive about the situation and created the Blackfoot River Clean-Up Day, an event where divers, rafters, walkers, waders and floaters meet to remove trash found in and around the river.

THU. 23 JULY Aspen Hospice of Montana is currently looking for volunteers to help offer comfort, pain relief and emotional support for those who are near the end of their lives. The hospice utilizes health care professionals and trained volunteers to provide care. Call Lois at 642-3010.

Bored on a Thu. and in the spirit to give? Head down to a blood drive at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., from 11 AM–2 PM. Call 532-5304 to schedule an appointment.

Learn something about other cultures—and brush up on those parenting skills you lost—when you invite a foreign high school student between the ages of 15–18 into your home for the World Heritage Student Exchange Program. The organization needs families to accept students for the 20092010 school year. Call 273-6092 or visit www.worldheritage.org.

Those of us living on the Northside/Westside area of town who have an interest in history should take note that the city of Missoula is taking applications until July 31 for a volunteer position on the Historic Preservation Commission. Call 5526078 or click over to www.ci.missoula.mt.us/vacancy to apply.

FRI. 24 JULY Alpine Artisans and the Swan Ecosystem Center present the second annual Crown of the Continent Celebration and fundraiser at 5 PM at the Mercer Ranch, on Guest Ranch Road, in Condon. $50/adults, $25/children. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit a conservation initiative for the Swan Valley. Call 754-3137.

Join fellow Missoulians and find out how much influence the biggest health insurance company in the state has during a “Follow the Money” rally, which starts on the sidewalk of the Blue Cross/Blue

This year the cleanup kicks off Saturday and there’s a free barbecue for participants later in the day.

Pfister hopes citizens choose to take one day out of their busy schedules in order to clean up the Blackfoot, and to realize the amount of trash that’s generated by fellow citizens. She also says that while participation in the cleanup has grown—noting a usual turnout of about 200 participants—the problem hasn’t gone away.

“There’s still trash in the river,” she says.

—Ira Sather-Olson The Blackfoot River Clean-Up Day begins Saturday, July 25, at 8 AM for those diving or rafting, and 9 AM for those planning to walk, wade or float. Meet at Rainbow Bend Drive, on Highway 200 E. between mile markers 8 and 9. To sign up, call Marietta Pfister at 244-5442.

Shield office, 3819 Stephens Ave., at noon. The rally will then move within the hour to Sen. Max Baucus’ office, 280 E. Front St. Call Bill LaCroix at 363-1329 or e-mail blacroix@cybernet1.com.

SAT. 25 JULY Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan can join facilitator Chris Poloynis every Sat. at 3 PM, when Spartans Honour, an outdoor PTSD support group, meets at Greenough Park’s southernmost footbridge. Free. Call 327-7834.

MON. 27 JULY Make your impassioned point in whatever rented costume most fits the bill when the Missoula City Council meets—as they do the first four Mondays of every month, holidays excluded—at 7 PM in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St. Free. Call 552-6080.

TUE. 28 JULY While Missoula Aging Services is a sprightly 25 years of age, their Meals on Wheels program serves a more mature crowd, and you can too: Deliver hot meals to seniors as often as you’d like—and cash in on the sweet mileage reimbursement—from Mon.—Fri. between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Call 728-7682.

Veterans can find support with trained facilitator Chris Poloynis every Tue. at 6 PM, when PTSD group Spartans Honour meets in Room 109 at the Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St. Free. Call 327-7834.

THU. 30 JULY Aspen Hospice of Montana is currently looking for volunteers to help offer comfort, pain relief and emotional support for those who are near the end of their lives. The hospice utilizes health care professionals and trained volunteers to provide care. Call Lois at 642-3010.

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.

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I N OTHER N EWS Curious but true news items from around the world

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Billy Floyd Norris, 33, called 911 to report his roommates had robbed him, but when police arrived at his house in Hanceville, Ala., they found a working methamphetamine lab and arrested Norris.

When a woman called 911 to report a man who tried to rob her at gunpoint was in hot pursuit outside Edwardsville, Ill., the dispatcher gave her directions to a nearby sheriff’s department. The suspect followed. The Belleville News-Democrat reported that Carleous Clay Jr., 26, realized too late where he was headed and was arrested.

HOMELAND INSECURITY - People on the government’s terrorist watch list tried to buy guns 963 times last year, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. Federal authorities approved 865 of those purchases, including one case where a listee was able to buy more than 50 pounds of explosives. “This is a glaring omission, and it’s a security issue,” Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., told the New York Times. Lautenberg introduced legislation in 2007 to block gun sales to people on terror watch lists, but the measure stalled under pressure from the National Rifle Association, whose position is that showing up on a terrorist watch list is no reason to deny someone a gun.

COOK COUNTY OF THE BALKANS - On the eve of general elections, Albania’s main opposition Socialist Party charged that too many dead Albanians were registered to vote. “Over 17,000 Albanians, almost the equal of two lawmakers’ seats, are aged from 90 up to the age of 159 of Shqype Hasibja,” Socialist electoral affairs chief Kastriot Islami pointed out, indicating that 5,000 voters were older than 100 and 3,300 voters older than 110. The Interior Ministry acknowledged that some citizens older than 100 were eligible to vote but said they cannot be removed unless they are declared dead, adding, “We think the claim of the Socialist Party to consider as dead any citizen over 90 years old is unreasonable.”

STOP ME BEFORE I DRIVE AGAIN - Zackary Lester Johnson was driving in Athens, Ga., when he flagged down a police officer and inquired if there were any warrants for his arrest. According to the Athens Banner-Herald, the officer asked for his driver’s license, but Johnson handed him an ID card. The officer checked, found Johnson’s license had been suspended and arrested Johnson, who said he “was aware of that fact, and that it would probably be best if he went to jail.”

THE PIOUS IS RIGHT - Turkish television station Kanal T announced the impending debut of “Penitents Compete,” a game show where Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Buddhist spiritual leaders try to convert 10 atheists. Converts will win a pilgrimage to a holy site of their new faith: Mecca, the Vatican, Jerusalem or Tibet. “We are giving the biggest prize in the world, the gift of belief in God,” Kanal T chief executive Seyhan Soylu told Reuters. “We don’t approve of anyone being an atheist.” At least 200 people have applied to compete, and a team of theologians will ensure that the contestants are truly non-believers and not just seeking fame or a free vacation.

The show has drawn protests, but the real snag has been the refusal of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate to provide an imam, declaring, “Religion should not be a subject for entertainment programs.”

RECYCLER OF THE YEAR (SO FAR) - A ship made with about 10,000 empty 2-liter plastic bottles is scheduled to sail the Pacific Ocean from California to Australia to highlight the magnitude of disposable containers. “Waste is fundamentally a design flaw,” expedition leader David de Rothschild said. “We wanted to design a vessel that would epitomize waste being used as a resource.”

The 60-foot vessel is named the Plastiki in honor of Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 balsa raft Kon-Tiki, which the Norwegian explorer sailed to test the theory that voyagers from South America settled the Polynesian islands. His granddaughter, environmental scientist Josian Heyerdahl said she plans to board the Plastiki for the last leg of its journey.

ONLY THE LOANLY - A Latvian loan company is helping people through hard times by lending them money with only their soul as collateral. Applicants need give only their first names and don’t have to show any documents, according to Viktor Mirosiichenko, 34, the public face of the Kontora loan company, who said his company is trusting borrowers to repay the high-interest, short-term loans and vowed not to use strong-arm collection tactics if any don’t. “If they don’t give it back, what can you do?” Mirosiichenko told Reuters. “They won’t have a soul, that’s all.”

Iowa’s Marshalltown Community School District is hiring a collection agency to recoup $25,900 in overdue lunch money. “I’m hoping that we see a little more response,” Food Service Director Ann Feilmann told the Times-Republican, explaining that Alabama-based PSD Receivables will use auto-dial and letters to persuade families whose children have racked up meal debts, including one that Feilmann said owes $1,700.

FIRST SHALL BE LAST - A program that charged airline passengers to speed them through security checkpoints has gone out of business. The Associated Press reported that Verified Identity Pass, which operated its Clear fast-lane security check service at about 20 airports, had more than a quarter-million customers, who paid annual membership fees ranging from $178 to $199. Besides having to wait in line with ordinary travelers, members will not be issued refunds.

INSTANT KARMA - After Todd Thomas, 40, and his wife argued at a friend’s house in Biddeford, Maine, she left on foot. Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies told the Portland Press Herald that Thomas followed in his 1988 Chevrolet 3500 dump truck and tried to run her down. He missed, however, drove off the road and crashed into some trees.

LIFE IMITATES THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS - Vincent Smith II, 29, died after he slipped and fell into a vat of molten chocolate at a factory in Camden, N.J. Jason Laughlin of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said that before co-workers could rescue Smith from the 8-foot-deep vat, “he was hit by a piece of equipment called the agitator that’s used to stir, and that killed him.”

GREAT ESCAPES NO. 2,375 - Inmate Curtis Jones escaped from the Howard County, Mo., jail by folding a cardboard toilet paper holder and using it to jam the lock to his cell door. He was arrested a short time later, according to authorities, who noted Jones also escaped in 1966 from a different county jail by climbing through a hole in the ceiling.

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ast Saturday, just one day after he introduced his much-anticipated Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, Sen. Jon Tester stood before a crowd of 100 at the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and pitched the bill to the rest of Montana. As Tester delivered his remarks, the Lolo National Forest, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Swan Range—all treasured areas impacted by

his proposal—stood over his shoulders in the distance. Directly behind Tester, another significant image dominated the audience’s viewshed—an empty logging truck displaying a giant sign that read, “Thank You Senator Tester.”

Tester told the crowd the scenery was fitting. If Congress passes the junior senator’s most significant legislation to date, Montanans should expect more wilderness, more recreation and

more jobs. As the name of Tester’s bill implies, the goal is to put loggers back to work by harvesting trees and restoring the forest.

Tester’s message played well in a town hit hard by lagging timber prices, and logging companies laud the bill’s merits. Thousands of loggers have lost jobs with lumber demand waning and Tester’s bill—if it passes—offers them guaranteed work for the next 10 years.

Environmental groups invited to help craft the bill also say it’s an encouraging example of once-bitter rivals working together to save Montana’s wilderness. In exchange for logging certain areas, timber companies must invest in stewardship projects that will help ensure the long-term health of the forests.

But the bill’s critics, including one prominent former Tester supporter and environmental groups left out of the planning process, aren’t ready to join hands just yet. They argue the stewardship model isn’t financially sustainable, and relies heavily on appropriations from a separate bill. They claim Tester broke campaign promises and decided to work with only a select group of stakeholders to develop the bill in secret, a process that excluded public input. They also worry about the bill’s legal precedent.

Tester’s own staff admits that the senator’s introduction last week only serves as the start of a long political process. Now the state—and Congress— gets to see if Tester’s bill sees the forest for the trees.

Sen. Jon Tester introduced his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act to mixed reviews. What should we make of his first significant legislation?

by Jesse Froehling, photos by Chad Harder

If the bill passes, seven Wilderness Study Areas will lose their protection and be opened up to motorized recreation, timber harvest and road building.

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he Forest Jobs and Recreation Act affects three areas of public land: The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (BDNF), the Three Rivers District of the Kootenai National Forest and the Seeley Lake District of the Lolo National Forest (see map on page 18).

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge portion of the bill draws primarily from two sources: the U.S. Forest Service’s revised management plan, which was approved on January 14, and a draft proposal by the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Partnership, a consortium of eight conservation organizations and timber companies, including Sun Mountain Lumber, Montana Wilderness Association, Montana Trout Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation, Roseburg Forest Products, Pyramid Mountain Lumber, Smurfit-Stone Container and RY Timber.

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Tester’s bill follows the Forest Service’s plan in regards to where loggers can cut trees, but mandates that the agency take at least 7,000 acres per year for 10 years. In addition, when the Forest Service bids those jobs, they’ll come attached to a series of larger restoration projects of at least 50,000 acres, meaning the company that cuts the trees will also have to fix roads, improve culverts or clean up streams.

With regard to the BDNF, the bill also creates areas the Forest Service must manage for recreation. It dumps seven Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wilderness Study Areas totaling 76,000 acres, and creates five BLM Wilderness Areas comprising 59,000 acres. Lastly, the bill designates just over half a million acres of Forest Service land as wilderness.

Nearly 87,000 acres of the Snowcrest Range near Dillon will gain protection as part of the Snowcrest Wilderness.

A welcome change

by Rick Bass

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want to thank Sen. Jon Tester for his work on the forest stewardship bill—or the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act—that embraces wilderness as part of Montana’s badly needed stewardship.

Many of us have been working for wilderness protection for decades in Montana. And many of us have always believed that Montana’s 17 million acres of national forests include both places to provide fiber for local jobs and places to provide solace for wildlife and people.

Over time, people grow weary of intergenerational dead-end conflict. So perhaps it’s no coincidence that in three distinct places, Montanans got together to set past battles aside and seek solutions for local communities and their surrounding forests. The Yaak Valley Forest Council (on whose board I serve as a volunteer) took part in one of those efforts—an effort now being rewarded as part of the bill drafted by Tester.

I support this bill enthusiastically because it is good for the Yaak Valley, a unique place that is special to me personally and, more importantly, vital to the ecology of North America. I support the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act because it is good for Montana, too. It protects the lowest elevation forest in Montana—gnarly, dark, swampy, mosquito-infested wild places like Roderick Mountain. It protects wild places that are the heart of a wild valley that never fails to recharge my spirits and soul when I am in those places.

These are places that, as I grow older, I hope to be able to share with future generations of Montanans. Do I mind that a community has assembled the disparate needs of others into a map of common ground to accomplish this protection? Not in the least. I celebrate it.

These talks—on the Kootenai, and in the Lolo, and on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests—included leaders of snowmobile and ATV clubs, outfitters, mill owners, businesspeople and environmentalists, asking for support and belief in these place-based attempts to map areas of common ground. All participated with one commonality—a commitment to finding a solution, rather than attending to obstruct the attempts.

These earnest and trusting discussions began long before Tester was elected to his cur-

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rent office. These discussions were dismissed as “pipe dreams” by many, though not by anyone with skin in the game. Many of the participants had been involved in similar discussions in previous decades, to no avail, which makes these participants’ most recent efforts all the more courageous and laudable.

Tester is honoring these discussions by packaging them into a bill now up for an even broader debate. Some will want more, others will want less. There remain rough edges to polish, gaps

ing so cynical or manipulative going on here. It’s really much simpler: Montanans who know the contours of their forests quite well are putting the past behind them, and seeking solutions.

As an environmentalist, I am deeply troubled by these and other false claims that the bill is comprised of anything but integrity. It’s a small bill, true, but a new start—and again, the fact that Tester is willing to devote time and resources to developing a solution for conflicts in Montana, when so much else of the world is in such worse

“Do I mind that a community has assembled the disparate needs of others into a map of common ground to accomplish this protection? Not in the least. I celebrate it.” to fill, bolts to tighten. But this effort, and Tester, deserves the support of Montana’s wilderness advocates—and of Montanans in general.

As with any issue concerning national forests—the thing that at the end of the day unites, or has the potential to unite, all Montanans—there will be critics and fears, some intense. But many of the early accusations aimed at the bill are downright ludicrous.

One accusation is the bill has been assembled in secret. This is laughable, given how participants have promoted their community projects, posted websites with proposed drafts of the bill, mailed out brochures, invited comment for years, held open community meetings, asked for input and drove to meet in person the very people who are now claiming falsely to have been excluded. I personally have rolled out the maps and explained the proposal to many of the new critics feigning ignorance.

But as Mark Twain said, a lie goes around the world before the truth gets its shoes on.

On one side, critics say the bill is a Trojan horse by the timber industry, brought in by environmentalists co-opted by the mills. On the other side, critics say the bill is a Trojan horse by environmentalists to destroy the last of our desperate timber mills. I can assure you that there is noth-

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shape, humbles those of us who have been involved in the process since day one.

Regardless of one’s position or beliefs, it is imperative that we represent ourselves honestly and discuss the facts of the proposed legislation, rather than manufacturing untruths to suit political purposes. “Winning” at any cost is not winning. “Winning” without dignity is not winning.

It harms Montana and poisons further any future discussions about community and wilderness.

And there are many outside of Montana, on both the left and the right, who would love nothing more than to see this legislation fail, for reasons that rarely have anything to do with the health of communities, or wildness.

The point is, we are now just getting started.

There is room for improvement. Tester is still requesting input, even from the very people who for years have spurned the proposal’s efforts and invitations.

Some in the press have reported on this legislation in shorthand, calling it a wilderness bill, and certainly, wilderness is at the tiny heart of each of these three initiatives. Wilderness is the seed within the fruit, but the seed is surrounded by the flesh and ethos of restoration—of preserving, in every way, the things that make Montana be Montana. It’s good for wild places

like the Yaak, and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, and the Seeley-Swan, and it’s good for the grizzlies and elk and trout and people who rely upon those wild places.

The Yaak portion of the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act protects all existing core grizzly habitat and old growth in the Yaak—there is even a small increase in the grizzly core, which is absolutely vital for the bear’s survival—while still creating local jobs by thinning some of the fast-dying, overstocked small-diameter trees in the extreme frontcountry, which is at the leading edge of the ecosystem collapse wrought by global warming. Anyone who comes out of their basement long enough to walk the land can see this. As well, the stewardship vegetative treatments—burning, thinning, logging, weeding, culvert replacement, road decommissioning— involved in the project areas will surely be the most-scrutinized treatments on national forests in recent history, as they should be.

Kudos to Tester for being bold enough to act in the face of ecosystem change, species extinction and, not coincidentally, economic distress.

Such action is one of Tester’s job descriptions— it’s expected—but that doesn’t mean it’s not appreciated.

There are many champions—everyday heroes and heroines, as well as those at the congressional level—who have laid down the paving stones for the success of this brave and overdue venture, and many Montanans know who they are. Pat Williams, from the old days, is chief among them, but there are many others, too many to name here.

This issue—forestry, wilderness and wildness, and recreation—touches the heart of everyone who lives in this state, as well as everyone who ever will. Of course Tester supports it, and knows it’s the right thing to do.

Still, after 45 years of being denied, we in the Yaak Valley Forest Council cannot help but be amazed. And grateful.

Author and environmentalist Rick Bass splits his time between Missoula and the Yaak, where he has advocated wilderness protection for more than 20 years.

In the Kootenai National Forest, Tester based the bill on a proposal brought forth by the Three Rivers Challenge, a group that includes the Yaak Valley Forest Council, Chapel Cedar Works, Lincoln County Snow Kats, Kootenai Ridge Riders ATV Club, timber advocate Wayne Hirst, logger Kurt Yarson, the Troy Snowmobile Club and Linehan Outfitters and Guides.

Like the Beaverhead-Deerlodge portion of the bill, the Kootenai follows the Forest Service’s plan for where loggers can operate, but mandates an annual average harvest of 3,000 acres over the next decade. These trees will also come attached to stewardship projects. The plan establishes a Three Rivers Special Management Area and directs the Forest Service to study ATV routes. It also designates 30,000 acres of wilderness on Roderick Mountain.

For the Lolo portion of the bill, Tester relied on a proposal from the Blackfoot Challenge, which includes The Wilderness Society, Pyramid Lumber, Clearwater Resource Council, Rich Outfitters, Rolling Stone Ranch, Montana Wilderness Association, Bill Wall

Sustainability and Orville Daniels, a retired supervisor for the Lolo National Forest. The Lolo portion follows Forest Service recommendations for where timber harvests can occur, and reserves an area for snowmobile use until the next revision of the Lolo Forest Plan. The bill also designates an additional 87,000 acres for the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Mission Mountain Wilderness.

In addition to these three parts, the bill also authorizes funding for biomass facilities for materials harvested in Montana. The Forest Service will be asked to study whether the sustainable development of biomass supplies is feasible in the three forests.

Although the bill designates new wilderness and recreation areas, and addresses a growing pine beetle epidemic that has decimated some 3 million acres of forest in the state, Tester says it is first and foremost about jobs.

It’s no coincidence he officially announced his plan at RY Timber, a company that’s currently running at 60 percent capacity three times a week.

“The Forest Jobs bill will create good new jobs now,” Tester said. “It

will restore our forests and get people working again in the woods.”

Tester’s office was unable to provide specific numbers on how many jobs will be created. Tester spokesman Aaron Murphy says it depends on each stewardship project.

“But, for some perspective,” Murphy says, “in 2007, roughly 9,700 people were directly employed by the timber

industry. There have been numerous layoffs and curtailments since. This legislation aims to retain those jobs.”

ester’s bill differs from other timber sales in that trees will be harvested as a part of a stewardship project, or what the bill refers to as “landscape scale restoration projects.” In other

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words, the Forest Service trades timber for services such as culvert removal, road obliteration or stream cleanup.

But even supporters of Tester’s bill question whether the proposed tradeoff is financially or legally feasible.

In May, two researchers from the University of Montana’s College of Forestry and Conservation, Martin Nie and Michael Fiebig, published a report questioning the

More than 100 Tester supporters—some from as far away as New York and Massachusetts—crowded into the parking lot of the Seeley Lake Chamber barn and Historical Museum Saturday to hear Montana’s junior senator discuss his new bill.

Long road ahead

by George Ochenski

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en. Jon Tester unveiled his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act at a timber mill last Friday to a small crowd consisting mostly of those who were responsible for crafting the legislation—a few timber mill operators, a few conservation organizations and a few citizens. Perhaps that, as much as anything, tells the story. The first bill to designate new wilderness in Montana in two decades couldn’t draw more than 60 people to the initial announcement although thousands of Montanans have long been passionately involved in wilderness and roadless issues for almost 40 years. It could well portend a very rough road ahead for Tester’s bill.

The challenge for Tester and the bill’s supporters is to build a groundswell of support, but the veil of secrecy surrounding the measure, which was only lifted last Friday, has not worked in their favor. Already a number of wilderness advocates have panned the measure, and they’re joined by motorized recreationists and county commissioners from the affected areas who are unhappy about any number of the bill’s provisions.

Wilderness advocates, for instance, see the de-designation of 12 Wilderness Study Areas as un-doing the work of Montana’s late Sen. Lee Metcalf, who has a wilderness area named after him to honor his dedication and accomplishments. Metcalf ’s legislation from the late ’70s requires those areas to be managed to preserve their wilderness characteristics. But Tester’s bill, while designating new wilderness, will remove that protection and open the areas to logging, motorized use and development.

But wilderness was seldom mentioned at the press conference. Instead, Tester and most of the speakers focused on its utility to the logging industry, which Tester says is “in crisis.”

Under the provisions of the bill, the U.S. Forest

Service is mandated to log nearly 100,000 acres of forest over the next 10 years. The key word here is “mandated.” The Beaverhead-Deerlodge portion of the bill, for instance, says 7,000 acres a year must be harvested from the forest as part of “landscape scale” forest treatments.

Theoretically, the revenue generated from the sale of those logs will be reinvested in the forest to improve and maintain fisheries, fix trails, remove culverts and stabilize or remove roads.

But therein lies the rub.

But of course, it doesn’t have to happen. In fact, we may never return to the days prior to the bursting of the “housing bubble,” which was driven by the highly speculative and hugely risky financial practices that precipitated the economic collapse. Instead of demand for new houses, thousands of Americans continue to lose their existing homes through foreclosures every week.

Wishing and hoping aside, nothing will happen unless the bill first makes it into law—and that, like the return of the housing market—is

“With the most severe economic recession in 60 years and the concurrent collapse of the housing market, there is simply no demand for the lumber, no matter how many acres are mandated to be cut.”

As Tester admitted at the press conference, “If nobody wants to bid on these, we are in trouble.”

The trouble, however, is already here. Much of Montana is now covered with dead and dying forests due to drought, warmer winters and longer, hotter summers that have spawned an exponential explosion of bark beetles. Wood supply isn’t the problem—it’s the lack of demand for wood products. With the most severe economic recession in 60 years and the concurrent collapse of the housing market, there is simply no demand for the lumber, no matter how many acres are mandated to be cut. And without a market, there will be no revenues for the restoration work the “stewardship” logging is supposed to generate. When questioned by a reporter about what would happen if the market didn’t turn up, Tester simply replied: “It’s gotta happen.”

anything but certain. As Tester admitted: “First it has to make it out of the Senate.”

Finding enough support to get it out of the Senate will require senators from urban areas to agree that mandated logging levels of national forests—and these forests belong to all the people, not just the locals—is a good idea. Will that happen? Well, according to Mike Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies: “Congress, even under Republican control, rejected efforts to mandate logging levels because Congress understood that changing conditions on the ground make it very unwise to mandate from Washington, D.C., how much logging should take place on national forests in Montana.”

And then there’s the House of Representatives, where populous states have disproportionate power. Montana, meanwhile, only has Rep.

Denny Rehberg, who, besides being in the Republican minority, has a long history of repudiating new wilderness areas. It’s also unlikely that hard-core environmentalists in the House, such as Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., who chairs the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands through which the bill would likely have to pass, will be moved to increase timber supply through mandated logging at the expense of existing Wilderness Study Areas.

Plus, when it comes to forest stewardship, the timber industry in Montana doesn’t have much to crow about. While Tester was making his announcement, I was high in the Mission Mountains Wilderness, having backpacked into the untouched forest where the huge oldgrowth larch and spruce still stand, the pure water still flows and the diversity of flora and fauna abounds. From the very edge of the wilderness boundary all the way down into the Swan Valley, however, the endless stump fields bear silent testimony to forest “management”— where all the big trees somehow managed to make their way to the mills.

Perhaps Tester and his small band of collaborators can convince Congress that times have changed, that more logging is beneficial to forests and that release of existing wilderness study areas for quid pro quo wilderness is a good idea. On the other hand, Congress may just tell Tester that there are plenty of dead and dying trees on already roaded lands for Montana’s mills, and the nation’s dwindling wildlands are too important to trade away to more logging, ATVs, and development. Only time will tell.

Helena’s George Ochenski rattles the cage of the political establishment as a political analyst for the Independent. Contact Ochenski at opinion@missoulanews.com

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ability of “place-based legislation” like Tester’s bill to resolve multiple use conflicts in national forests. As a case study, the duo investigated the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Partnership’s (BDP) plan, which plays a key role in Tester’s bill.

“The [Beaverhead-Deerlodge Partnership] is to be admired for its focus on sustainable forests and communities, and for understanding the benefits of having a functional timber industry in the state” Fiebig and Nie wrote.

“But we are skeptical that the BDP bill, and place-based legislation in general, is the best way to secure these values. It is, in short, the wrong tool for the right job.”

The report questions the type of precedent the act would set—“Will economic development provisions…become de facto requirements?”—and raises legal questions about the Forest Service’s role in the deal. For the latter, Fiebig and Nie cite stewardship projects in Alaska and California that left the Forest Service beholden to two contradictory laws and open to lawsuits from everybody.

When asked about Tester’s bill, the Forest Service declined to address any potential legal issues. “We don’t comment on any of the legislation,” says Sonja Shadow, spokesperson for the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

“We just make recommendations in the plan based on the best science. The specialists that are here in the forest are going to utilize and put in place the directives and the laws and the regulations that they have to follow.”

In another part of their report, Fiebig and Nie question the ability of the BeaverheadDeerlodge proposal to fund itself.

“For good reason, the partnership wants to free the BDNF from the highly uncertain congressional appropriations process, a process that chronically under funds the [Forest Service] and its needed appropriations work,” they write. “But the BDNF is a lodgepole pine dominated forest and some people are skeptical that there is enough economic value in such forests to make stewardship contracting viable on such a massive scale.”

The plan’s proponents say the bill is financially feasible, as long as the stewardship projects are well planned. According to Gordy Sanders, resource manager at Pyramid Lumber, a stewardship project can turn a profit if it controls two variables—location and extraction method. If the mill is close to the logging site, and the loggers don’t use helicopters or other expensive extraction equipment, it’s possible for the logging company to make money despite depressed timber prices, Sanders says.

Even if that’s the case, Tester’s bill may also rely on funding from the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act, which Congress passed in March. “[The law] created a pot of money that has the potential to fund portions of the required restoration goals,” says Jared White, spokesman for The Wilderness Society. “But there’s a limited amount of money and a limited amount of projects that can be funded across the country.”

Tester’s bill appears to align with the criteria listed under the Omnibus bill in that it’s collaboratively based, includes monitoring components and leaves the areas safer from wildfire, among other necessities.

“I think we’re looking pretty competitive, because we have all the pieces of the puzzle that are needed,” White says.

Critics worry that if the Omnibus funding isn’t secured and the timber market

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doesn’t rebound, stewardship projects could fall by the wayside.

Tester confirms the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act may rely on Omnibus funds, but say that’s not a problem. He points out he sits on the subcommittee that appropriates money to the Forest Service.

“Stewardship is something that’s going to help everybody,” Tester says.

“I happen to sit on the [Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies]. As more money is needed, we will look at those projects and try to get it. Now, that’s taxpayer dollars. But the truth is, what we’re doing here is helping to restore the forests, which has a benefit for the public and it helps the economy in the process.” lthough the bill has been touted as a collaborative effort, several conservation and ATV organizations say they have been left out of the process and question the bill’s precedent.

Michael Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, blasted Tester’s bill in a statement.

“With the exception of the decision to designate wilderness, which is a special case, Congress has left most decisions to the discretion of local Forest Service personnel,” Garrity says.

“Congress has recognized that it is not a body of professional land managers.

Senator Tester is saying that the timber industry is now more important than the local Forest Service professionals.”

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Matthew Koehler, executive director of the WildWest Institute, decries how the bill was crafted.

“We had written The Wilderness Society four or five times in the last nine months requesting that a representative of the WildWest Institute be included in their process, and every single one of our requests were being ignored,” Koehler says. “This was always about select groups getting together. They craft legislation in secret. They exclude everyone who disagrees with them and they figure, ‘We don’t need to include everyone because we have Tester’s ear.’”

As for the merits of Tester’s proposal, Koehler calls it “irrational and irresponsible.”

“To think that somehow we go through this crisis, we inject trillions of dollars to bail out the banks and the builders and the logging industry, and after we inject these trillions of dollars, we’re going to go back to the same overconsumption and over-development that got us into this crisis,” he says.

“That is complete and utter insanity.”

Although certain members of the ATV community align with Tester’s bill—the Kootenai Ridge Riders ATV Club in Libby support it—others question its wilderness designations and management philosophies.

“There are a lot of things we don’t like about this bill,” says Russ Ehnes, spokesman for the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association, a conglomerate of 20 ATV groups across the state. “It appears

that even outside the wilderness areas, it puts the management in the hands of Congress and literally ties the hands of the Forest Service.”

But perhaps Tester’s most vehement criticism comes from a former political supporter. Paul Richards says he dropped out of the 2006 Senate race after Tester promised that he’d protect Montana’s remaining roadless areas.

“Not only does the Tester Logging Bill fail to honor that commitment, it does the exact opposite,” Richards said in a statement. “The Tester Logging Bill is a wellorchestrated and well-funded assault upon Montana’s roadless public wildlands.”

Despite the criticism, Tester’s office stands by how it crafted the legislation and the level of collaboration.

“The process was—and still is— open to anyone and everyone willing to work together on a plan for Montana’s forests and to protect our hunting, fishing and outdoor heritage,” says spokesman Murphy.

Murphy adds that Tester held four public listening sessions in Missoula, Townsend, Deer Lodge and Libby, and the public is welcome to send him feedback through the senator’s website.

“People have been saying that they’ve been left out of the process,” Tester told the Seeley crowd on Saturday. “Our door’ll be open to everybody.”

Bethanie Walder, executive director of Wildlands CPR, says there’s a bigger question raised by Tester’s bill.

“I think there are different questions that the Tester approach raises, but when you balance out everything they’re proposing, you ask, ‘Do you end up with a healthier ecosystem or not?’” she says. “And that’s not entirely clear to me.”

Tester obviously believes his bill is the answer. He told the Seeley Lake gathering he hopes to have the bill heard in committee as soon as possible, hopefully by fall. If all goes well, the bill will pass the Senate early next year, possibly as an attachment to other legislation.

“And then,” he said, “We’ll be off and running.” jfroehling@missoulanews.com

If passed, Tester’s bill will create the 94,237-acre Big Hole National Recreation Area in the Beaverhead Mountains west of Wisdom. As written, it allows off-road recreation “only on approved, designated trails and routes.”

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Enjoy a drink with one of our insanely delicious Gourmet Burgers, Bottomless Steak Fries. Or, snack on one of our shareable starters with friends! $-$$ SA WAD DEE 221 W. Broadway • 543-9966 Sa-Wa-Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of tantalizing entrees. Featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Thai flavors-no MSG! See for yourself why Thai food is a deliciously different change from other Asian cuisines. Now serving Beer and Wine! $-$$ Sean Kelly’s 130 West Pine • 542–1471 Located in the HUB of the LOOP! Open for Lunch and Dinner, featuring a Sat.-Sun. Brunch 11-2pm. Great Fresh food With Huge Portions.

Traditional Irish fare combined with tasty specials from around the globe! FULL BAR, BEER, WINE, MARTINIS, 100% SMOKE FREE. "Where the Gaelic and the Garlic Mix!" $-$$ Staggering Ox 1220 SW Higgins • 542-2206 123 E Main • 327-9400 Home of the famous Clubfoot Sandwich - unique, portable, delicious! We serve fantastic sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Now featuring a special summer menu. Call in your order and pick it up on your way to play $-$$ The Stone of Accord 4951 N. Reserve St. • 830-3210 Serving Award Winning Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners 7 days a week! All of your favorite Irish classics, plus a daily selection of Chef's specialties. A fully stocked bar, wine and liquor store and the Emerald Casino make The Stone of Accord the perfect place for an enjoyable meal. 6:30am-2:00am $-$$ Uptown Diner 120 N. Higgins • 542-2449 Step into the past at this 50's style downtown diner. Breakfast is served all day.

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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. $

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. $-$$

Cold Stone Creamery Across from Costco on Reserve by TJ Maxx & Ross 549-5595 Cold Stone Creamery, the ultimate ice cream experience! Our smooth and creamy ice cream is made fresh daily using our secret recipe. Come in for our weekday specials. Get $5 off ice cream cakes with your business card. Get Gift Cards any time. Treat yourself to a 10minute vacation at Cold Stone Creamery. $-$$

Wok-ee Mountain Asian Restaurant 11300 US Hwy 93, Lolo 273-9819 Brand new Thai & Chinese cuisine featuring original recipes. Specializing in curry. Extensive menu, vegetarian options and many soup options as well including Vietnamese style pho, Tom Yum, wonton and more.

Wok-ee Mountain Asian Restaurant is perfect for take out or dine in. $-$$

$...Under $5 Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 Where Myrtle Avenue ends at Bernice's, a tiny bakery sits as a veritable landmark to those who enjoy homestyle baked goods, strong coffee, community, and a variety of delicious treats. Join us for lunch if you'd like. Crazy delicious. Crazy cheap. 30 years and still baking. Open Every Day 6AM to 8PM. $ Bucks Club 1805 Regent 543-7436 Missoula’s best Food & Drink Values. 2-for-1 food specials daily. Eat the legend. Burgers for a buck. Over 1,000,000 sold. Great Breakfast served daily. If you go away hungry, don’t blame us. Mon.–Sat. Open 7 AM and Sunday 8 AM. $

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eMpanadas 728-2030 www.empanadalady.com eMpanadas are back! Indulge in your favorites at the Clark Fork River Market this Saturday, 8am to 1pm and at Downtown Tonight, Caras Park, Thursdays, June-August 5:30-8:30pm.

Baked to perfection with fresh, local ingredients, 10 exquisite varieties of Argentine-style empanadas await you: Carne de búfalo, lamb, pollo, humita, and more. $ Indulge Bakery 700 SW Higgins Ave 544-4293 indulgebakery.wordpress.com Now open! Enjoy international flavors - Russian teacakes, pizzelles, baci di dama, as well as cupcakes, scones, specialty breads, with new specialties added daily. Get bread fresh from the oven between 3 & 5PM. Open M-F 7AM to 6:30PM, Sat 7AM-4PM. We're just around the corner from Bamboo Chopsticks.

Stop in today. $ Le Petit Outre 129 South 4th West 543-3311 Twelve thousand pounds of oven mass…Bread of integrity, pastry of distinction, yes indeed, European handcrafted baked goods, Pain de Campagne, Ciabatta, Cocodrillo, Pain au Chocolat, Palmiers, and Brioche.

Several more baked options and the finest espresso available. Please find our goods at the finest grocers across Missoula. Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-2, MondayFriday 7-6. $

Bitterroot Valley Main Street Cafe 363-4567 upstairs 217 Main St. Hamilton Danielle Dupuy presents...A little taste of France in the Bitterroot.

Serving Gourmet French American Cuisine. Lunch Board: Tuesday through Friday 11:30 to 2pm. Dinner A La Carte: Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 9pm. Reservations Accepted. For special events (business meetings, birthdays, baby showers, etc.) please call Chef Jason Tenesch.

Whitefish Café Kandahar 406-862-6247 A George’s Distributing fine wine tasting, a Café Kandahar 7 course wine dinner, Kandahar Lodge luxurious accommodations and an Andy Blanton champagne brunch come together May 14-15 for a “Not To Be Missed” event. Meet & greet with the winemakers. Full package $299 for two. Call 406862-6247 for limited tickets.

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Garlic as vegetable Almost everyone loves garlic, but few look forward to garlic season with anything like the anticipation reserved for vine-ripe tomatoes or fresh peaches. The words “new potatoes” on a restaurant menu are often spattered with drool, but new garlic, full of juice, fire and living flavor, rarely makes it into print.

It’s too bad, because unlike the tired cloves from last year’s crop that languish on shelves and shrivel by the day, new garlic is a fleeting treasure.

There’s no bitterness in the new stuff, and no green shoot in the middle of the blinding white cloves, which turn sweet and translucent when cooked whole. After a few weeks the new garlic will cure, at which point it will remain good quality through the winter, but will have lost the luster it had when it was shiny and new.

The fresh stuff is usually available only from your garden, farmers’ market or high-end green grocer. It’s identifiable by the long, leek-like stalk that’s usually still attached to the bulb and the thick, wet peel that hasn’t yet dried to paper, allowing the cloves to peel as easily as bananas.

New garlic is a different animal from its cured cousin, but it can be used in all the ways you’d normally use garlic, with superior results. Additionally, there are ways to use new garlic that take specific advantage of its unique flavor and plump, juicy body.

I like to cook it like a vegetable, in wholeclove form. Add cloves to braises and soups, where they float like massive pearls. Add cloves to a pan with a little oil—try olive oil, safflower oil or bacon grease—and fry them slowly, never letting them surpass golden brown on any one side. After 20 minutes on low heat you can eat them as they are, mash them with steamed new potatoes, scramble them in eggs or stir-fry them with snap peas, greens or most any other fresh vegetable, and serve with soy or oyster sauce. You can add

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prices a difference between softneck and its superior cousin hardneck, the bigger cloves of which peel much easier and have better flavor. Nor does the market usually distinguish between last year’s shriveled and sprouting bulbs and this year’s young and robust arrivals.

Before marketing the fresh stuff, distributors often try to unload the dregs of last year’s crop first. When this year’s crop finally hits the shelf it may have already been cured and not so new anymore. This practice is widely tolerated only because most shoppers don’t know any better.

If the laws of supply and demand were different, we’d see deep discounts in the price of last year’s crop. Such bargains are the only scenario in which you should consider loading up on old garlic.

And the only thing worth doing with old garlic is a trick I learned in Brazil that goes by the name tempero alho e sal, or garlic and salt seasoning.

This paste of garlic and salt is the flavor behind much churrascaria, a style of Brazilian grilled meat that’s becoming increasingly popular north of the border. Rub the paste on the meat, marinate in the fridge for at least an hour, and Photo by Chad Harder cook. This simple seasoning also which to build your own garlic bites. Guacamole, works wonders with soups, beans, veggies and goat cheese, meat, tomatoes, basil and mayo are pretty much anything that isn’t for dessert. just a few accoutrements that work well with To make tempero alho e sal, mash garlic and roasted garlic. Just squeeze the garlic out of its salt together with a mortar and pestle, or use a shell and onto the toast, apply condiments, and food processor. I like 1 teaspoon of salt for every eat. And don’t forget to save that garlic-infused oil 4 medium-sized cloves, but it really depends on for future use in salad dressing, egg frying, etc. your own preferred balance of salt to garlic.

Beyond differences in flavor and performOf course, the paste is even better when made ance, there are marketplace differences between with fresh garlic, adding superior pizzazz to whatfresh and cured garlic this time of year that savvy ever it touches. Made with fresh garlic, the bright shoppers should understand. Most garlic sold in white slurry, often mixed with olive oil, is an easy stores comes from China, and is usually of the sauce for steamed string beans, an unbeatable softneck variety, which generally has smaller, pre-dressing for fresh pasta, and a valuable addiirregularly shaped cloves wrapped in paper that tion to reheated leftovers. shreds into tiny pieces and sticks to your fingers So put new garlic on your list of things to as you try to peel it. Strangely, the market rarely enjoy before summer slips away.

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When correctly re-hydrated, dried morels are as good as fresh, so at those prices the only reason to buy the fresh morels is for the novelty, and because the season for freshies is about to end.

Dried morels are a better value, but exactly how much better depends on the type of

morel. So-called black morels (which are brown in color) dry to about 1/8 their wet weight, so a $200 pound of dried morels equals $25 per pound wet. So-called gray morels (which are black) and blond morels (which are old grays) dry down to about 1/6 their wet weight, so $200 per pound dry equals $33 per pound wet.

Start by re-hydrating the morels (assuming you bought dried) as follows: Toss them into hot water or stock, using roughly 1/4 cup of liquid per cup of morels (they should absorb most, but not all, of the liquid). Let them sit a few hours, or overnight, covered.

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freshly cooked cloves to anything from rice to a BLT. With the fire cooked out of them, they lend a mellow, sweet and pungent flavor to any dish.

Don’t forget the garlic lover’s classic: baked garlic in olive oil. Open a head of new garlic and break it down into its individual cloves, but don’t peel them. Put the cloves in a baking dish or castiron skillet with half an inch of olive oil, and bake at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally, until the cloves are golden brown and soft—about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve the baked cloves with toasted baguette slices or crackers and an assortment of condiments with

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Sauté chopped shallots or yellow onion in butter—1 cup per cup of re-hydrated morels.

When the shallots start to sweat, add the morels and leftover soaking liquid. Stir often on medium heat, adding a 1/2 cup of sherry per cup of morels. When the sherry starts to dry up, add nutmeg a pinch at a time and stir. When you can just taste the nutmeg in a sip of the broth, that’s enough. Add salt to taste. When the pan is almost dry, add half a cup of heavy cream per cup of morels. Cook five minutes on low, and serve.

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Early morning photo shoots leave alt-country rockers Son Volt feeling slightly awkward and uncomfortable. Catch them when they open for the Cowboy Junkies Sat., July 25, at 8 PM at the University Theatre. $29 plus fees. Call 243-4051 or visit www.griztix.com.

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Aspen Hospice of Montana is currently looking for volunteers to help offer comfort, pain relief and emotional support for those who are near the end of their lives. The hospice utilizes health care professionals and trained volunteers to provide care. Call Lois at 642-3010.

Bored on a Thur. and in the spirit to give?

Head down to a blood drive at the Hilton

Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., from 11 AM–2 PM. Call 532-5304 to schedule an appointment.

Hamilton’s annual Daly Days kicks off with a children’s lawn party at 2–4:30 PM at the Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy. in Hamilton. $2/adults, $1/children. Later that day there’s an evening concert by the Bitterroot Valley Community Band at 6:30 PM. $5. Other events occur through Sun. July 26 with varied locations, times and prices of events. Call the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce at 363-2400 or visit www.bitterrootvalleychamber.com.

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Learn something about other cultures—and brush up on those parenting skills you lost— when you invite a foreign high school student between the ages of 15–18 into your home for the World Heritage Student Exchange Program. The organization is currently looking for families to accept students for the 2009–2010 school year. Call 273-6092 or visit www.world-heritage.org. end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., July 24, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Playa c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.

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Those of us living on the Northside/ Westside area of town who have an interest in history should take note that the city of Missoula is taking applications until July 31 for a volunteer position on the Historic Preservation Commission. Call 552-6078 or click over to www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ vacancy to apply.

Get your fresh produce up near Glacier, if you choose, every Thu. from 4–8 PM, as the Columbia Falls Farmers’ Market overtakes Nucleus Ave. and offers live music from 5–7:30 PM. If your toddler’s movement seems kind of, well, stale, bring them to Creative Movement Class every Thu. at 3:15 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

It’s time for the Teen Zine Club, which meets every Thu. at 2:30 PM at the ZACC, 235 N. First Ave. W., for the continuing adventures of the self-publishing and somewhat famous. $10 per month. Call 239-7718 or e-mail info@slumgullion.org.

If you can’t read this, you may be a baby below the age of 36 months, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK. It’s time for dinner and a show with several hundred friends as Caras Park hosts Downtown ToNight at 5:30 PM, a celebration with food vendors, kids activities and music this week by Locust Street Taxi.

Free. Call 543-4238.

All genres are encouraged—excepting, perhaps, death metal—every Thu. at 5:30 PM at Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 1/2 South Ave. W., where musicians bring their noise makers and synergy builds a joyful sound during the Tangled Tones Pickin’ Circle. Free. Call 396-3352.

nightlife Put a smile on your face and a tune in your head— join guitarist Craig Wickham every Thu. from 5-7 PM at Red’s Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Free. Call 755-9463.

Slay yourself with death metal guitar riffs and guttural vocal workouts when Idaho’s Dimmencha plays the Palace Lounge at 9 PM. $3. Walking Corpse Syndrome and Mageddon open.

Joan Zen acoustifies the Bitterroot with a show at the Bitterroot Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-7468.

Local illustrator, Indy contributor and coffee/gluten slinger Andy Smetanka presents the final Missoula screenings of My Winnipeg, a film by Guy Maddin—with silhouette animation by Smetanka— which documents the filmmaker’s hometown (a city that’s been called “The World’s Capital of Sorrow”) at 7 and 9 PM at the New Crystal Theater, 515 N. Higgins. Ave. $7.

The Port Polson Players continue performing their rendition of On Golden Pond until July 26 at the John Dowdall Theater, located on the Polson Golf Course at 111 Bayview Drive, with Wed. through Sat. showings at 8 PM and a Sun. matinee at 2 PM. $18/$17

seniors and students. Call 883-9212 or visit www.portpolsonplayers.com.

Bring yer guitar, bass or other instrument of choice every Thu. night to Lake Missoula Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier, when it holds an open-mic style artists showcase at 8 PM. Free. Interested musicians should call 541-8463.

Nothing goes better with a PBR tallboy than some of opera’s greatest arias and ensembles, right? The Montana Lyric Opera hosts its popular Opera on Draft series at 6 PM at the Badlander, with a preview of this month’s grand production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. $5.

Dance with a cougar or two, or not, every Thu. at 10 PM when the James Bar, 127 W. Alder St., hosts The Social Club, featuring DJs Kris Moon and Fleege spinning an expansive array of hip hop, breakbeat, dub, tech house and progressive electro dance tunes. Free.

The Sugar Cane String Band proves Portland exports more than just indie rock and hipsters when the bluegrass/ Americana band stops by the Top Hat for a show at 10 PM. Cover TBA. Join several hundred people and revel in the glory of debauchery when cheap well drinks and laptop fueled hip-hop, crunk, electonic, pop and mashed-up tunes hit the Badlander every Thur., where Dead Hipster DJ Night gets the booty’s bumpin’ and the feet stompin’ at 9 PM. $2.

The valley’s haven for year-round thrashers, Fiftytwo Skatepark, on El Way past the Missoula Airport, hosts Girls’ Skate Club Night every Thu. at 6 PM, which means girls skate for free.

Guys are welcome, but should plan on parting with a few bucks. Call 542-6383.

The real hip hop is over here: The Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., gives you something to pop and lock about every Thu. at 7:30 PM during Hip Hop Class. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Sorry ladies, but Thu. nights belong to the dudes at Men’s Night at The Office Bar, 109 W. Main St. in Hamilton, where the testosterone-fueled karaoke begins at 9 PM. Free. Call 363-6969.

After the revolution, we’ll need a new Betsy Ross, which is why you should pick up some tips every Thu. at Selvedge Studio, 509 S. Higgins Ave., where their Sewing Lounge begins at 6 PM. $9— 10/hour. Call 541-7171.

Start down the path that ends in a Las Vegas dressing room every Thu. at 8:30 PM when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Show Girl 101.

Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Bowling and karaoke go together like alcohol and Ibuprofen during Solid Sound Karaoke at Westside Lanes at 8:30 PM. Free. Call 541-SING. Feeling too straight and separate? Remedy that situation pronto at Gay Men Together, a safe and affirming place for gay and bisexual men, at 7 PM at the Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Ste. 202. Free. Call 543-2224.

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Wolf poaching and drilling on national parkland takes center stage when April Christofferson presents a release party for her book Alpha Female in the lobby of the University of Montana’s James E. Todd Building at 3 PM. Free. Call 243-6334.

The Missoula Public Library hosts a preschool storytime geared toward children 3 to 6 years old every Fri. at 10:30 AM. This week, How Would A Patriot Act? by Glenn Greenwald. Just kidding.

(Did I need to tell you that?).

Free. Call 721-BOOK. If you can’t read this, perhaps you’re simply pre-literate, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program for babes up to 36 months at 10:30 AM every Thu., Fri. and Tue. Free. Call 721-BOOK. Join fellow Missoulians and find out how much influence the biggest health insurance company in the state has during a “Follow the Money” rally, which starts on the sidewalk of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield office, 3819 Stephens Ave., at noon.

The rally will then move within the hour to Sen. Max Baucus’ office, 280 E. Front St. Call Bill LaCroix at 363-1329 or e-mail blacroix@cybernet1.com.

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Alpine Artisans and the Swan Ecosystem Center present the second annual Crown of the Continent Celebration and fundraiser at 5 PM at the Mercer Ranch, on Guest Ranch Road, in Condon. $50/adults, $25/children.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit a conservation initiative for the Swan Valley. Call 754-3137.

Learn to sing “Dancing Queen” backwards and forwards like the star that you aspire to be when Bassackwards Karaoke invades the Alcan Bar & Grill in Frenchtown, 16780 Beckwith St., every Fri. at 9 PM. Free. Call 531-8327.

He lives to spin: DJ Dubwise just can’t stop the dance tracks once they start at 10 PM at Feruqi’s. Free. Call 728-8799.

Feel free to shake it like a Polaroid picture when DJ Sanchez cranks out the jams at The Office Bar, 109 W. Main St. in Hamilton, every Fri. at 9 PM. Free.

Call 363-6969.

If you liked Tolkien’s mines of Khazad-dum, you’ll love tunneling through the AmVets Club, where DJDC rocks dance music to slay orcs to at 9 PM. Free.

It’s time for an all-request video dance party to celebrate the week’s end: Feelgood Friday featuring hip hop video remixes with The Tallest DJ in America at 9 PM at The Broadway Sports Bar and Grill, 1609 W. Broadway.

Free. Call 543-5678.

The good word comes in the form of the bluegrass, blues and western swing of Good Wood who play Kalispell’s Blue Canyon K i t c h e n a n d Ta v e r n , 1 8 4 0 Highway 93 S., at 9 PM. Free Bluegrass takes over the Bitterroot Valley at 6 PM when the Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival kicks off with music from local and regional bluegrass bands such as Gravely Mtn., Spring Thaw and JD Webb & The Downstate Ramblers starting tonight and running until Sun. at the Thomas Ranch on Forest Hill Road, 10 miles south of Hamilton at milemarker 37. $10/adults for the weekend, $5/ children under 12 for the weekend. Call 821-3777 or e-mail tariconroy@webtv.net.

John Shipe brings his acoustic ballads to Lake Missoula Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier, at 7:30 PM with opening support by The Workers. $5. Wine tasting is also available, as is BBQ food for purc h a s e . C a l l 541- 8 4 6 3 . ( S e e Noise this issue) Scratch those invisible bugs off your body and head down to see Julie Bug, who plays the Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St., at 9 PM. Free.

Hip-hop, house, funk and techno reign supreme during Friday Night Delights at the Palace Lounge at 9 PM. Free.

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Twelve-bar chord progressions and blue notes abound when the Mike Bader Band plays Sean Kelly’s at 9 PM. Cover TBA. The power of rock hits Missoula when Places plays the Top Hat at 10 PM. Cost TBA. Rae Dornan comes to the Flathead Valley to teach and discuss his healing methods for two sessions, the first at 6 PM July 24 at Rocks and Things in Whitefish, 404 First St. Ste. A, and then again at 4 PM on July 25 at Creative Arts and Beads in Kalispell, 335 E. Center St. # D. Free. Call Donna at 257-4979 or 471-8235.

Rock comes to Missoula via the Flathead Indian Reservation when Red Moon plays the Missoula Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., at 8 PM. Free.

Bassackwards Karaoke turns your world underside-up every Thu. at 9 PM at Deano’s Casino on Airway Boulevard. Free. Call 531-8327.

See why Tom Catmull is a favorite with our readers, and diners, when he plays the Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive, at 7 PM. Free.

Poetry and prose are all the rage during the fourth annual Writers of MO reading at Shakespeare and Company Books, 103 S. Third St. W., at 7:30 PM. Free.

Call 868-8550.

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When the Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St., turns over the sound system to a live DJ every Fri. at 9 PM, all you’ve got to remember is to turn south after taking exit 89 from I-90. Free.

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Belt out a few bars of somethin’ sexy at East Missoula’s Reno Casino and Cafe’s karaoke night, brought to you by Karaoke by Figmo, every Fri. and Sat. night at 9 PM. Free.

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Help dad relive his old acid-trip days from the 1960s and take him down to see Salt Lake City psych rockers Blue Sunshine

Soul at the Badlander at 9 PM. $5. Former Missoulians the Quiet Ones open, along with a special set from the Good Neighbor Policy. (See Noise this issue.)

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SPOTLIGHT h i g h n o te For many of you, exposure to opera has been limited to Adam Sandler’s silly “Opera Man” skits on “Saturday Night Live” or maybe a few moments of Hansel and Gretel at The Met on PBS. In other words, opera can be hard to find in our neck of the woods.

That is, until recently.

WHAT: Opera on Draft WHO: Montana Lyric Opera WHEN: Thu., July 23, 6 PM WHERE: Badlander, 147 W. Broadway HOW MUCH: $5 The Montana Lyric Opera kicks off a pivotal summer stretch this week that attempts to bring professional-level opera to Missoula’s masses.

First, the group hosts another of its popular Opera on Draft events at the Badlander. This casual performance mixes opera’s greatest arias and ensembles with the bar’s best drink specials—a combination that usually packs in a standing-room-only crowd. It’s a perfect opportunity to get a taste of what a full-length production may sound like.

And Opera on Draft is just the start. If you like what you hear at the bar, consider attending the

Feet shimmy and booties sway when Zeppo takes the stage with some blues at the Union Club at 9:30 PM. Free.

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Find out exactly what the World Justice Agency is when Aaron Patterson signs copies of his book Sweet Dreams at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins, at 10:30 AM. Free Your heart, the planet and your farmer-neighbors give thanks every Sat. from 8 AM-noon as you head down to the Clark Fork River Market(clarkforkrivermarket.com), which takes place beneath the Higgins Street bridge, and to the Missoula Farmers’ Market (missoulafarmersmarket.com), which opens at 8:30 at the north end of Higgins Avenue.

And if it’s non-edibles you’re after, check out East Pine Street’s Missoula Saturday Market (missoulasaturdaymarket.org), which runs 9 AM–1 PM. Free to spectate, and often to sample.

Summer 2009!

Montana Lyric Opera’s main summer event: a full production of Verdi’s Rigoletto inside the University Theatre, featuring a full orchestra and men’s chorus conducted by Darko Butorac. Next week’s paper will include more on the making of Rigoletto, but the Montana Lyric Opera’s message is already clear: Missoula opera has finally arrived.

—Skylar Browning

Enjoy the taste of what microbrews the Bittterroot Valley has to offer, and hear music from Free Range and Tom Catmull and the Clerics, during the Bitterroot Microbrew Fest at Hamilton’s Legion Park from 3–10 PM. $15/comes with commemorative glass and three tastes. Call the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce at 363-2400.

pictograms and more at 11 AM at the Missoula Public Library.

Free. Call 721-BOOK.

What happens when you mix sand with water? Hint: It’s not just mud. Find out more when the SpectrUM Discovery Area, located in Room 166 of UM’s Skaggs building, presents the program Magic Sand from 11 AM–4:30 PM. $3.50/free under 4. Call 2434828 or visit spectrum.umt.edu.

Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan can join facilitator Chris Poloynis every Sat. at 3 PM, when Spartans Honour, an outdoor PTSD support group, meets at Greenough Park’s southernmost footbridge. Free. Call 327-7834.

Summer in Missoula is probably the best time to travel around on a bike, but if you don’t have one already, you’ll be able to make your own recycled bike after you volunteer for two hours at Missoula Free Cycles, 732 S. First St W., on Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Call 800-809-0112.

Your bedtime tales of college-age debauchery fall a little short of the mark: Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like stories, fingerplays, flannel-board

The woolen warriors of Missoula’s Stitch ‘N’ Bitch needlework circle bring the world to drink every Sat. at 2 PM in Liquid Planet’s conference room. Free. BYO yarn and needles, and check out missoulaknits.blogspot.com.

Show your little one the importance of physical activity during SoccerTots, an eight week class at the SHEC Community Center, 1919 North Ave., that runs until Aug. 29 and teaches your kid simple motor and physical skills through soccer. $80/$72 for siblings, plus a $20 annual registration fee. Call 207-1963 or visit www.soccertots.net/locations/in fo.asp?id=150.

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Old timey bluegrass music from the surly gang above, as well as other regional artists, hits the Bitteroot this weekend. The Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival starts Fri., July 24, at 6 PM and runs until Sun., July 26, at the Thomas Ranch on Forest Hill Road, 10 miles south of Hamilton at mile marker 37. $10, $5 children under 12 for the weekend. Call 821-3777 or e-mail tariconroy@webtv.net.

Impress that girl or guy you’ve had your eyes on for the last month with some spicy and sexy moves during Hot Salsa Nights at the Elk’s Lodge, 112 N. Pattee St., starting with dance lessons at 8 PM. The salsa dance starts at 9 PM. $7. Call 546-3829.

Larry’s Six Mile Bar & Grill in Huson, 23384 Huson Road, every other Sat. at 9 PM. Free.

When DJ Sanchez commands the turntables every Sat. at 9 PM at The Office Bar, 109 W. Main St. in Hamilton, nobody’s exempt from the mandatory “dance down the bar” rule. Free. Call 363-6969.

Mark Twain’s experiences in Montana get relived when Michael Delaney gives a presentation at Salmon Lake State Park, 5 miles south of Seeley Lake on Highway 83, at 8 PM. Free. Call 542-5533.

Feel free to perform “Bella Ciao”

by Mirah & The Black Cat Orchestra during karaoke night at 9 PM at the VFW but don’t be surprised if someone tells you we’re in Missoula, and so it’s time to start talking American. Free.

Miller Creek jams their way over to the Top Hat for a show at 10 PM. Cost TBA.

Corb Lund proves that Canadians can pick and play folk like the best of ‘em here in the United States when he hits the Polebridge Stage in Polebridge at 7 PM. $20/$18 advance. Call 888-9947 or e-mail northernlightssaloon@yahoo.com.

Be sure you’ve scored a sweet spot to sit at Head Start School, 1001 Worden Ave., at 9:17 PM when the Missoula Outdoor Cinema presents The Producers. $5 suggested donation. Call 829-0873.

The Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St., lets the karaoke genie out of the bottle at 9 PM. Turn south after taking exit 89 from I-90. Free. Call 370-3200.

a gas, but never plasma, at Westside Lanes at 8:30 PM. Free.

Call 541-SING. DJs Kris Moon and Monte Carlo are guaranteed to keep you dancing to an assortment of hip hop, electronic and other bass heavy, booty-busting beats ‘til the bar closes, or at least until the vodka runs out, during Absolutely at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free.

Dust off those boots, snatch that cowboy shirt from your closet and head down to the Missoula Senior Center when Country Combo plays country as well as oldies from the 1930s and 1940s at 7 PM. $3.

You don’t have to be hooked on opiates to appreciate the altcountry and rock of the Cowboy Junkies, who play with Son Volt at the University Theatre at 8 PM. $29 plus fees. Call 243-4051 or visit www.griztix.com. (See Noise in this issue)

If you missed them last night, you’ve got another chance to see rock from the Flathead Indian Reservation when Red Moon plays the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W, at 8 PM. Free.

Funk becomes more than just a four letter word—or the name of a mind state—when Reverend Slanky hits the stage of the Palace Lounge at 9 PM. $5.

Have one too many drinks and you just might start singing pop tunes backwards during Bassackwards Karaoke at

Here’s your chance to get freaky on the dance floor: AmVets Club offers up DJDC and his dance music to the hungry horde at 9 PM. Free.

If you get nervous in front of crowds, just imagine they’re all naked at East Missoula’s Reno Casino and Cafe’s karaoke night, brought to you by Karaoke by Figmo at 9 PM. Free.

Solid Sound Karaoke proves that music can also be a liquid or a gas, but never plasma, at Westside Lanes at 8:30 PM. Free.

Call 541-SING. Booze fueled dissent via Whisky Rebellion hits the stage of the Union Club at 9:30 PM. Free.

DJ Dubwise supplies dance tracks all night long so you can take advantage of Sexy Saturday and rub up against the gender of your choice at 10 PM at Feruqi’s.

Free. Call 728-8799.

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Playing bingo at 2 PM at the Missoula Senior Citizens Center is your chance to yell, “Quesadillas are my medicine!” Free. Call 543-7154.

Sunday brunch at 10 AM with jazz from Three of a Kind is classy so don’t just roll out of bed and head into the Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, located in the Hilton Garden Inn at 3720 N. Reserve St. Pull the flat, impaled chicks off your porcupine first.

Free.

South Ave. W. A $2 donation is requested, but don’t let lack of funds (or shyness) be an obstacle. Call 542-1066.

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Bookmaking is all the rage when Susie Risho leads Bookmaking Bonanza for kids aged 7–11 at the Missoula Art Museum from 10 AM-12 P M until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Underground hip hop reigns supreme when L.A.’s Awol One brings his lyrical dexterity to the Palace Lounge at 9 PM with Factor and Ceschi Ramos. $5/$7 under 21. Acher, Slopstar, Tonsofun, Linkletter and Tahjbo open. (See Spotlight this issue)

Have your youngsters ages 4-7 explore the art, culture and music from various regions around the world during the Children’s Museum of Missoula’s Passport to the World Summer Camp, which focuses on Russia and Eastern Europe and runs this week from 9 AM-Noon on July 27-31, at the Children’s Museum of Missoula. $75/$65 members and $25 non-refundable registration deposit. Call 541-7529.

Punk, metal and southern rock hit Missoula when Maryland’s Clutch takes the stage of the Wilma Theatre with tour support courtesy of Baroness and Lionize at 7 PM. $25 plus fees at Rockin Rudy’s or www.ticketweb.com.

(See Scope in this issue)

Loryn Zerr teaches kids aged 7–11 about stick puppets and then the kids make their own creations during Papier-Mâché Stick Puppets at the Missoula Art Museum from 1–3 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Hear ye, hear ye: AmVets Club offers a new spin on karaoke night, and it’s known as “Jheryoake.” Delve into the mystery at 9 PM, when Happy Hour gets the crowd loose until 10.

Free.

Jen Slayden hosts Ymusic Jam Camp Two, a five-day camp where your youngster ages 7 and up can sing, pluck and write to their hearts desire from 1–4 PM. $85/$70 members.

Financial assistance is also available for this program. Call 721-9622.

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Euchre is one of those games that goes great with beer because you can tell what the cards look like even if your vision is a little blurry. See what I mean, or try to anyway, tonight at Sean Kelly’s just-for-fun Euchre Tournament at 8 PM. Free.

The weekend isn’t over until you wrap it up with Jam Night at the Finish Line, 153 Meridian Road in Kalispell, where Landslide hosts at 8 PM. Free.

Call 257-0248.

Kick off the latter hours of your day of rest when the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night welcomes saints and sinners alike with jazz DJs at 9 PM and a live jazz band at 10. Free.

Give voice to your creativity and spirituality with a devotional, improvisational song circle that meets the first, third and fifth Sun. of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Unity Church, 546

Make your impassioned point in whatever rented costume most fits the bill when the Missoula City Council meets—as they do the first four Mondays of every month, holidays excluded—at 7 PM in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St. Free. Call 552-6080.

Wine flows (for a price, that is) and music fills the air when Lori Conner and Eric Keeling play the Red Bird Wine Bar at 7 PM. Free.

If you devote 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday or Wednesday nights to silent meditation, political drinking or other non-kidfriendly endeavors, the Parenting Place offers free

child care and dinner at 1644 S. Eighth St. Call 728-KIDS to reserve a spot.

Who says America never invented a pub sport? Beer Pong proves them all wrong at the Office Bar, 109 W. Main St. in Hamilton, where alcohol and performance anxiety climax into a thing of beauty at 9 PM. Free. Call 363-6969.

You’ve got another chance to connect the dots this evening when the VFW hosts bingo at 7 PM. Free.

Children aged 11–17 mix their dance moves when the

Two sessions of the popular World Rhythm Youth Hand Drumming Class take place at the Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 South Ave. W. every Mon.: At 4:30 PM, kids aged 5-7 can get their grooves on, and a class for those 8 and above begins at 5:15. $30 per month/drum rental: $15 per month. RSVP 3963352 or visit tangledtones.com.

Get this: Every Mon., Lolo’s Square Dance Center, 9555 Highway 12, begins with beginners’ lessons at 6:30 PM and then moves into full square dance party mode at 8. First two beginners’ sessions free/$4 thereafter. Call 273-0141.

nightlife DJ Brand One hits the wheels of steel to help cure that case of the Mondays at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free.

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Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Dance Combo every Mon. at 6 PM. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Culture Ireland The An Rí Rá Festival

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What reason have you got for lying around the house watching the tube when Florence’s High Spirits offers Free Pool at 6 PM? Free. Call 273-9992.

Greg Johnson, Patrick Sutton

and Geoff Sutton present

There’s a meditation group at Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center, 441 Woodworth Ave., where sadhana practice, visualization and mantra recitation cleanse the doors of perception at 7 PM. Call 543-2207.

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Bring a bicycle with a big hook in it to Sean Kelly’s open mic night, hosted by Mike Avery at 9:30 PM, and see if you can troll for cars from the bar while you watch the show. Free.

Enjoy fine dining and benefit the Tamarack Grief Resource Center during A Taste To Remember, a fundraiser for the organization that kicks off with a silent auction and nohost bar at 6 PM, followed by dinner at 7 PM. $80/person, $ 150 / c o u p l e . C a l l J e n n i f e r Dervic at 541-2583 to reserve a seat or visit www. tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org.

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Bookmaking is all the rage when Susie Risho leads Bookmaking Bonanza for kids aged 7–11 at the Missoula Art Museum from 10 AM–12 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

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Loryn Zerr teaches kids aged 7–11 about stick puppets and then the kids make their own creations during Papier-Mâché Stick Puppets at the Missoula Art Museum from 1-3 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Teens aged 14–18 have the chance to learn about the history of small presses and create a personal project using the Slumgullion Press during Teens Ta k e S l u m g u l l i o n , a t t h e Zootown Arts Community Center from 1–5 PM today until Aug. 1.

Call 549-7555 for pricing.

While Missoula Aging Services is a sprightly 25 years of age, their Meals on Wheels program serves a more mature crowd, and you can too: Deliver hot meals to seniors as often as you’d like— and cash in on the sweet mileage reimbursement—from Mon.-Fri. between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Call 728-7682.

Ellie Nuno, Charles Seitz and Pete Hand join forces as Two Cats and a Fiddle, who play today’s installment of “Tuesdays at Noon” at Hamilton’s Legion Park, which actually starts at noon. Free.

nightlife It’s always a glutenous good time when Wheat Montana, 2520 S. Third St. W., presents Black Mountain Bluegrass at 5:30 PM. Free. Call 327-0900.

See how Christianity and freemarket economics go hand-inhand when Bethany Moreton discusses and signs copies of her book To Serve God and WalMart: The Making of Christian Free Enterprise at Fact & Fiction at 7 PM. Free. (See Books in this issue) Local bands eager to spread their sound beyond a practice space, and perhaps looking for an easy way to score drink tick-

ets, play the Badlander at 9 PM. Free. Tonight’s band is TBA.

PM—with Happy Hour until 10— at the AmVets Club. Free.

Ron Mizner and Jazz Group get things boppin’ and poppin’ when they take the stage of the Top Hat at 10 PM. Cover TBA.

Enjoy Tunes on Tuesdays with Christian Johnson from 8:30–11 PM, an acoustic open mic jam every Tue. night at Red’s Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Free. Call 755-9463.

Quit kidding around and head down to see Smart Alex, who plays the Picnic in the Park Series at Kalispell’s Depot Park, located at Center St. and Main St., at 7 PM. Free. Call 758-7717.

Learn the language of the United States’ neighbors to the south during six weeks of Spanish language classes that start today and end Sept. 3 at the Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams St., from 6:30—8 PM. Cost TBA. E-mail espanolmt@gmail.com.

Be your own American Idol during “Jheryoake”—that’s karaoke with Jerry Reeb—every Tue. at 9

The Broadway’s Tuesday Night Comedy takes place every Tue. at 9 PM and is followed by dancing with tunes from the Tallest DJ in America. $5/$3 students. Call 543-5678.

It’s still bigger than disco: The Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., keeps on keepin’ it real every Tue. at 8 PM, when Hip Hop Class puts the “back” back in “back in the day.”

Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Whitefish musicians trade their skills for free drinks as the Great Northern Bar hosts Open Mic

Night, which begins at 8 PM with an acoustic jam circle, heads into an electric set at 9:30 and features fine hosting by members of the Canyon Creek Ramblers. Free. Call 862-2816.

You’ve practiced in front of the mirror long enough—head to the High Spirits in Florence, where open mic night features a drum set, amps, mics and recording equipment and awaits you and your axe at 8 PM. Free. Call 273-9992 to reserve your spot.

Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free Pub Trivia, which takes place every Tue. at 8 PM. And, to highlight the joy of discovery that you might experience while attending, here’s a sample of the type of question you could be presented with.

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The Shape Shifters) sculpts a With more than 10 CDs, personal album that’s unpre- WHO: Awol One with Factor and numerous vinyl singles and Ceschi Ramos tentious, funny and devoid of 15 years of performing under the tired braggadocio that his belt, Awol’s paid his dues seems to saturate a lot of WHEN: Sun., July 26, 9 PM and garnered the admiration today’s hip hop. of his peers. Aesop Rock and WHERE: The Palace Lounge, Myka 9, as well as major Take “Back Then,” a track in 147 W. Broadway label spitter Xzibit, all considwhich Awol raps in his tradeer themselves fans and conmark gravelly voice about HOW MUCH: $5/$7 under 21 tribute to Owl Eyes. teenage romance with lines like, “Meet me by my locker at lunch after detenNow it’s Montana’s chance to show this vettion/We can sacrifice animals like we used eran performer some similar respect. to/Back then.” He balances that playfulness in —Ira Sather-Olson

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It’s a spicy good time when the Downtown Dance Collective’s Heather Adams presents beginning salsa dance lessons at 6 PM, followed by intermediate/ advanced at 7, every Tue. at the Badlander. $5 suggested donation.

Veterans can find support with trained facilitator Chris Poloynis every Tue. at 6 PM, when PTSD group Spartans Honour meets in room 109 at the Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St. Free. Call 327-7834.

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A single bracelet does not jingle: Unity Dance and Drum’s all-levels West African Dance Class meets every Tue. evening at 6:30 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. $10/class or $35/four classes. Call 549-7933.

Find the outlet for that excess energy when Gillian Kessler takes you through the flow of it all during World Rhythm Yoga Class every Tue. at 5 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Stop playing games with yourself—Game Night featuring “mostly Scrabble” takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Missoula, 102 McLeod Ave. 6:45 PM. Free.

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Analog synths meet punk aesthetics when Minneapolis’ Unicorn Basement plays the Palace Lounge with tour mates Kittens Forever at 9 PM. $5/$7 under 21. Knot Knocked Up opens.

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Break out your favorite anime costume, or whatever other costumes you may have, and get your parents to give you a ride to the Anime/Cosplay Festival, a film fest for teens 13–18, at 4 PM at the Missoula Public Library. Free. Call 721-2665.

this week by Full Grown Men. Free. Call 543-4238.

Loryn Zerr teaches kids aged 7–11 about stick puppets and then the kids themselves make their own creations during PapierMâché Stick Puppets at the Missoula Art Museum from 1–3 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Once your offspring attend Ready? Set...

Read!, an early literacy program for children aged 3–7, at 10:30 AM at the Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St., every other Wed., your tactic of spelling out naughty words may no longer be effective. $4.25 admission/members free.

Call 541-7529.

Toby Stone belts out some originals and classics when he plays Kalispell’s Picnic in the Park Wednesday lunch concert at Depot Park, located at Center St. and Main St., at 11:30 AM. Free.

Shake it ‘til you break it when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., offers Booty Ballet every Wed. at noon. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Learn to bump and grind, shimmy and shake and strut your stuff like a pro every Wed. evening at 6 PM during a Burlesque Dance Class at the Red Tent Dance Studio, 2016 Strand Ave. Call Kelli Neumeyer at 531-2482.

Being square will never be as much fun as it is at square dancing lessons every Wed. at the Kalispell Senior Center. 7 PM. $4, children 12 and under must bring an adult. Call 752-4964.

If you know the difference between His Knobs and His Knees, bring that skill to the Joker’s Wild Casino, 4829 N. Reserve St., where the Missoula Grass Roots Cribbage Club invites players both new and old to see how many ways they can get to that magical number 15 at 7 PM. Free. Call Rex at 360-3333.

nightlife Blue Argon plays “eclectic blues, R&B, and jazz featuring Colleen Cunningham, Steve Sellars and Jim Clayborn” every Wed. at 6 PM at Red’s Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Free. Call 755-9463.

An amalgamated soup of live electro, breakbeat, hip hop and funk invades the Badlander when San Francisco’s BLVD takes the stage with support from Live in the Dark at 9 PM. $8.

Fight for the right to belt out a semi-coherent version of “Jessie’s Girl” every Wed. during Combat Karaoke at Rowdy’s Cabin, 4880 N. Reserve St., at 10 PM. Free. Call 543-8001.

Bookmaking is all the rage when Susie Risho leads Bookmaking Bonanza for kids aged 7–11 at the Missoula Art Museum from 10 AM–12 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

The Missoula City Band plucks, toots and emanates an assortment of sounds when they play with special guests Karen Callen and Ken Colson at Bonner Park at 8 PM. Free. Call 728-2400 ext. 7041.

Your weekly lunch date with, almost everyone, comes at 11 AM at Caras Park during Out to Lunch, which features food vendors, kids’ activities and music

Oakland’s Mount Vicious brings their brand of sing-along classic rock and noise rock to the Garden City when they play the Palace Lounge at 9 PM. $5. Local sup-

port from Rooster Sauce, Electric Dandelion and _pollen.

Gary Cooper, Jeannette Rankin and Nat King Cole get their lives celebrated when the Port Polson Players hit the stage for the musical Three Voices which starts at 8 PM at the John Dowdall Theater, located on the Polson Golf Course, 111 Bayview Drive. Each show runs nightly Wed. through Sat. until Aug. 9 with showings at 8 PM and Sun. matinee at 2 PM. $18/$17 seniors and students. Call 8839212 or visit www.portpolsonplayers.com.

Gillian Kessler asks only that you embrace your inner diva as she fuses slick Brazilian moves with modern techniques for her Afro-Brazilian Dance Class, which takes place every Wed. at 6 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Grab that tutu and slap on some ballet shoes every Wed. at 7:30 PM when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Beginning Ballet. Call 5417240 for pricing.

The Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Lyrical Class every Wed. at 8:30 PM. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Having fully bitched out Barnes & Noble, the Missoula Stitch ‘N’ Bitch needlework circle brings the circle of warm fuzzies to the Good Food Store, where you can knit purls of wisdom every Wed. at 7 PM. Free.

BYO yarn and needles, and check out missoulaknits.blogspot.com.

You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but neither will help you emit that high lonesome sound every Wed., when the Old Post Pub hosts a Pickin’ Circle at 9 PM. Free. The answer to this week’s trivia question: Just this past July 16, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary landing of the Apollo 11 on the moon, an event marked by astronaut Neil Armstrong becoming the first person to ever set foot on our distant satellite.

Develop eloquence in the face of inebriation, as well as impressive business contacts, when Toastmasters meets this, and every, Wed. at 6 PM in St. Patrick Hospital’s Duran Learning Center. Free. Call 728-9117.

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Aspen Hospice of Montana is currently looking for volunteers to help offer comfort, pain relief and emotional support for those who are near the end of their lives. The hospice utilizes health care professionals and trained volunteers to provide care. Call Lois at 642-3010.

Bookmaking is all the rage when Susie Risho leads Bookmaking Bonanza for kids aged 7–11 at the Missoula Art Museum from 10 AM–12 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Loryn Zerr teaches kids aged 7-11 about stick puppets and then the kids themselves

make their own creations during PapierMâché Stick Puppets at the Missoula Art Museum from 1–3 PM until July 30. $50/$45 members. Call 728-0447.

Spew doesn’t just happen when you drink too much beer, it also happens when you mix Mentos and Diet Coke, apparently. Find out more when the SpectrUM Discovery Area, located in Room 166 of UM’s Skaggs building, presents the Science of Spew from 3:30–7 PM. $3.50/free under 4. Call 243-4828 or visit spectrum.umt.edu.

Get your fresh produce up near Glacier, if you choose, every Thu. from 4-8 PM, as the Columbia Falls Farmers’ Market overtakes Nucleus Ave. and offers live music from 5–7:30 PM. If your toddler’s movement seems kind of, well, stale, bring them to Creative Movement Class every Thu. at 3:15 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

It’s time for the Teen Zine Club, which meets every Thu. at 2:30 PM at the ZACC, 235 N. First Ave. W., for the continuing adventures of the self-publishing and somewhat famous. $10 per month. Call 239-7718 or e-mail info@slumgullion.org.

If you can’t read this, you may be a baby below the age of 36 months, in which case the Missoula Public Library wants you for Tiny Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK. It’s time for dinner and a show with several hundred friends as Caras Park hosts this week’s Downtown ToNight, at 5:30 PM, a celebration with food vendors, kids’ activities and music by Reverend Slanky.

Free. Call 543-4238.

All genres are encouraged—excepting, perhaps, death metal—every Thu. at 5:30 PM at Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 1/2 South Ave. W., where musicians bring their noise makers and synergy builds a joyful sound during the Tangled Tones Pickin’ Circle. Free. Call 396-3352.

Swallow your pride, grab up to seven double-spaced pages of your best verbiage, and bring it to this week’s Authors of the Flathead meeting for constructive critique at 7 PM in Room 151 of the Science and Technology Building on the Flathead Valley Community College campus. Free.

Call 881-4066.

nightlife Put a smile on your face and a tune in your head— join guitarist Craig Wickham every Thu. from 5-7 PM at Red’s Wines & Blues in Kalispell. Free. Call 755-9463.

Get a dose of theater without sitting through several acts as When in Rome Productions presents its One Act Play Festival at 7:30 PM at the New Crystal Theater, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $8/$14 couples. Tonight’s plays include John Patrick Shanley’s Savage in Limbo, Anton Chekhov’s The Bear, plus an original piece.

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Bring yer guitar, bass or other instrument of choice every Thu. night to Lake Missoula Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier, when it holds an open-mic style artists showcase at 8 PM. Free. Interested musicians should Call 541-8463.

The Montana Lyric Opera kicks off with on a high note with this grand production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. The production features a full orchestra and men’s chorus, conducted by Darko Butorac. 7:30 PM at the University Theatre. $28/$22/$16. Call 800947-2393.

See how Oregon’s Ruins of Ooah rock, or jam, with a minimal setup of drums, harmonica and didgeridoo when they play the Top Hat at 10 PM. Cost TBA. Dance with a cougar or two, or not, every Thu. at 10 PM when the James Bar, 127 W. Alder St., hosts The Social Club, featuring DJs Kris Moon and Fleege spinning an expansive array of hip hop, breakbeat, dub, tech house and progressive electro dance tunes. Free.

What would Socrates think of gay marriage, or teaching creationism in schools? I’m not sure either, but perhaps you’ll find out during Socrates Café at the Missoula Public Library at 7 PM. Free.

Astronomy Club August 10-14 9am-4pm Sleepover F-S Ages 9-12 Fee: $195 Make a comet, build a star map, and experience the Star Lab Planetarium. Learn about planets using the gravity well and scale models. On Friday, students will arrive at 6 pm and stay until 9:30 am Saturday morning for a stargazing sleepover at spectrUM.

Air keyboard playing is all the rage in San Francisco these days. BLVD, a live electronic band from the West Coast’s most liberal city, play the Badlander Wed., July 29, at 9 PM with support from Live in the Dark. $8.

Blues and the suds of micro brew beer mix when Sour D and the Pipecleaner play a show at the Bitterroot Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-7468.

The real hip hop is over here: The Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., gives you something to pop and lock about every Thu. at 7:30 PM during Hip Hop Class. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Join several hundred people and revel in the glory of debauchery when cheap well drinks and laptop fueled hip hop, crunk, electonic, pop and mashed-up tunes hit the Badlander every Thu., where Dead Hipster DJ Night gets the booties bumpin’ and the feet stompin’ at 9 PM. $2.

Sorry ladies, but Thu. nights belong to the dudes at Men’s Night at The Office Bar, 109 W. Main St. in Hamilton, where the testosterone-fueled karaoke begins at 9 PM. Free. Call 363-6969.

The valley’s haven for year-round thrashers, Fiftytwo Skatepark, on El Way past the Missoula Airport, hosts Girls’ Skate Club Night every Thu. at 6 PM, which means girls skate for free. Guys are welcome, but should plan on parting with a few bucks. Call 542-6383.

Join the ranks of the Missoula Metal Militia, which brings metal DJs and bands to the Palace Lounge at 9 PM every Thu. Free.

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Start down the path that ends in a Las Vegas dressing room every Thu. at 8:30 PM when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Show Girl 101. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Bowling and karaoke go together like alcohol and Ibuprofen during Solid Sound Karaoke at Westside Lanes at 8:30 PM. Free.

Call 541-SING. Feeling too straight and separate?

Remedy that situation pronto at Gay Men Together, a safe and affirming place for gay and bisexual men, at 7 PM at the Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Ste. 202. Free. Call 543-2224.

Loyal calendar readers: Big news!

We launched a new website— complete with a new database (that works!)—this week, and Calendar Playa stayed up nearly two days straight to work out all the kinks and provide you this week’s listings. So, here’s the thing that I’ll admit up front: It may not have been a seamless transition. If you’re event somehow got lost in translation, please just re-submit it and I’ll hook you up next week. You know, with a special shout out. Or a wink. The rest of you? Keep sending your event info by 5 PM on Fri., July 24, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Playa c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.

Now that the sweltering heat of summer has finally hit western Montana, the Calendar Playa is in full swing with a heaping helping of events to keep the sweat pouring out of our collective armpits. Most importantly, though, a handful of this week’s outdoor offerings give us a chance say a thank you to the lands and waterways that we often take for granted.

But before work, there must be play. Consider heading up to Saturday’s 2009 Seeley Lake Summer Biathlon, where inclined citizens can bike or run at the Wilderness Sportsman Club shooting range on Morrell Creek Road. Men, women and children of all experience levels are encouraged to attend the event, which kicks off with registration from 7—9 AM. A safety class follows at 9, with a race meeting at 10 and the run itself starting at noon. After you’ve gotten your heart rate up, expect it to increase a few more beats per minute when the cycling event starts at 1 PM. For cost and registration information, call Cheri at 677-2309 or e-mail her at solutions11@mac.com.

If you’re unable to make it up to Seeley but still want to spend time out in the sun on Saturday, do your part to help keep the Blackfoot River clean from all those beer cans, wrappers and other trash during the annual Blackfoot River Clean-Up Day. The day starts at 8 AM with divers and support rafts hitting the river to scour for trash, with walkers, waders and floaters collecting the random assortment of refuse at 9 AM. A free barbecue follows the cleanup to satiate your belly after a long day of picking up other people’s trash. If that sounds like fun and you’ve got the volunteer spirit to give back to a pristine waterway, plan to meet others at Rainbow Bend Drive on Highway 200, between mile markers eight and nine, at 8 AM if you plan to dive or raft and 9 AM if you’re inclined to walk, wade or float. Call 244-5442.

Speaking of volunteerism on Saturday, the Sierra Club and Trout Unlimited offer another way to give back to our surroundings by sponsoring the Ninemile Watershed Restoration Day, which starts at 9 AM with a meet up at the Ninemile Ranger Station. Once there, you’ll head to Little McCormick

Creek to complete eight hours of restoration work in an area where westslope cutthroat trout call their home. Missoulians looking to carpool should meet at the Missoula Public Library by 8 AM. If you go, bring work gloves, water and raingear. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Call 549-1142 or e-mail Bob Clark at bob.clark@sierraclub.org.

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work, you’ll probably want to unwind on a lazy river. Thankfully, Splash Montana’s After Hours Adult Swim kicks off at 7:30 PM on Mon., July 27. Call 542-WAVE for cost and other information.

After your chlorine soaked bodies have dried off and you’ve gotten a good night’s rest, head up to Glacier National Park on Tuesday for a free discussion by Lucas Moyer-Horner called “Status of the American Pika in Glacier National Park” at the West Glacier Community Building in West Glacier at noon. Moyer-Horner has studied these diurnal members of the rabbit family since 2007— including identifying their habitat—and plans to discuss his findings. Call 888-5838.

Later that day, when it hopefully cools off a little bit, the Dirt Girls Mountain Bike Ride takes off from the Pattee Canyon Trailhead at 6 PM. Expect a ride through the Sam Braxton trails, as well as other nearby trails. E-mail Julie at msbicycle@gmail.com for further details.

Then, on Wednesday, before you head off to Wasted Wednesday or some other drink special night at our favorite watering hole, you’ll have the chance to give back to the Clark Fork River’s little buddy—aka Rattlesnake Creek—during the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group’s Watershed Wednesdays. Plan to meet between 6 and 8:30 PM at the Bugbee Nature Area, off of Missoula Avenue in the lower Rattlesnake, for a post-work activity where you’ll learn about plants and wildlife native to the area, as well as lend your hands to some restoration activities. Enthusiasm and work gloves are a must. Call Andrew at 531-2527 or e-mail rattlesnakecreek.watershedgroup@gmail.com.

Later that night, there’s yet another event worth checking out called Native Plant Seed Collection. Bryce Christiaens, who works for Native Ideals Wildflower Seed Company, plans to teach green thumbs about ethical and effective ways to collect seeds from a variety of plant species at 7 PM, at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. Cost TBA. E-mail Missoula City Councilwoman Marilyn Marler for directions at marilyn.marler@umontana.edu.

That’s all I’ve got for you this week, outdoor junkies, so until next time, please send me all outdoors related events by 5 PM on Fri., July 24. In the meantime, keep pumping those endorphins and giving back to the lands we love.

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Clutch continues to crank out new work, draw big crowds

by Chris La Tray

When Columbia Records signed Clutch in 1998, the band, which formed in 1991, had already built a substantial following on the strength of a couple indie releases and a relentless touring ethic. No doubt the major label intended to take the band’s guttural-roar blend of funk, classic rock and metal all the way to the bank. The Hollywood suits heard ringing cash registers in the growl of Clutch’s smoking rhythm section, and expected the band to appeal to the same masses who were lapping up the rap rock and “nü metal” that were there then, but gone now.

Things didn’t exactly work out as planned.

Clutch never broke huge, and Columbia gave up after one record, Elephant Riders. Atlantic Records next gave the band a shot, releasing 2001’s Pure Rock Fury to similarly underwhelming commercial results. It’s a story familiar to many: band builds following; band signs major label deal; band fades into obscurity after getting dropped like a hot potato by said label.

But Clutch found a different story arc. With the release of their latest album, Strange Cousins from the West—the band’s seventh release since 2004, including live collections—the prolific Marylanders are bucking history. With little mainstream airplay, let alone hit singles, the band continues to grind out a living making music on their own terms. How is this possible?

“I think first of all, when we started the band the intention was to play shows and make records, and that was really it,” says drummer Jean-Paul Gaster. “I don’t think anybody here thought that we would make a lot of money. I don’t think we ever thought we would actually make a living at this, doing this for as long as we have. So, I think the basic intention from the very beginning was just about the music, you know, and just keeping that honest. That still holds true to this day.”

Dedication to the music, plus a grueling road schedule. Gaster says the band—including lead singer/guitarist Neil Fallon, guitarist Tim Sult and bassist Dan Maines—performed as many as 250 shows a year when it first started, but looks to keep things a bit “more humane” now.

“You know, we have just released a new record so I suspect that we’ll do 150–200 shows some time in the next year,” he says.

Much has been made of the evolution of Clutch’s sound. Earlier records are much more abrasive, and reflect a closer kinship with the punk bands the group would often play with as part of the hardcore Maryland/D.C. music legacy. In recent years, beginning with the release of 2004’s Blast Tyrant, Clutch embraced a bluesy, earthier-sounding approach. An organ player, Mick Schauer, was added for 2005’s Robot Hive/Exodus and 2007’s From Beale Street to Oblivion, which deepened the discussion. For Strange Cousins, the band is back as a quartet, even as the sound builds on the steady progression that began in 2004. Gaster says it wasn’t a planned evolution, but rather the result of musicians growing and maturing together.

“A big challenge for a musician is to find his own voice, and you do that by practicing and listening to records, picking out those things you like, and thinking about things that you don’t particularly like,” he says. “I think it’s been a natural progression. It’s been something that we don’t really talk about that much. We just get together and we make the music

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Clutch, comprising, left to right, guitarist Tim Sult, lead singer and guitarist Neil Fallon, drummer Jean-Paul Gaster and bassist Dan Maines, recovered from early major-label stumbles to put together an impressive indie career. “At the end of the day we all are musicians, and a musician’s job is to play music,” says Gaster. “I think that we’re just better at making the music these days.”

that we want to make. We all are…we’ve all sort of dedicated ourselves to this lifestyle of making music.

At the end of the day we all are musicians, and a musician’s job is to play music. I think that we’re just better at making the music these days.”

Strange Cousins marks the first official Clutch studio release on the band’s own label, Weathermaker Music. (A couple live albums were released in 2008 and 2009.) Owning a label has also allowed the band to experiment with side projects, including The Bakerton Group, which is the all-instrumental version of Clutch. Weathermaker also released a Bakerton album earlier this year titled El Rójo.

“Obviously if you are the label, you can pretty much put out whatever you want. So that makes things a lot easier from the get-go,” Gaster says.

“Every label is going to have their fingers in the pie, even just a little bit, because at the end of the day every label, even if it’s an independent label, is there to make money off your music. End of story. And you’ve got to be aware of that; once you are then you can sort of function in that reality. So, having Weathermaker, you sort of take that out of the equa-

tion. I can’t think of any label out there who’d say, ‘Sure, we’d love to sign Clutch, and, by the way, why don’t you guys do an instrumental record first.’ You know that’s not gonna happen!”

With the release of Strange Cousins, Clutch plans to spend the summer on the road promoting it onstage, and then reload for another spin through the country in the fall before heading overseas.

Gaster understands the band’s appeal in the United States after having traversed it multiple times over the better part of two decades, and plans to deliver on fans’ high expectations.

“I think Clutch is the kind of a band where people bring their friends,” he says. “Often times those are folks that sometimes don’t even really know that much about the band or the music, but we play in such a way that it’s sort of a, it’s sort of a fun hang, you know? People come and it’s kind of a party atmosphere, and everyone has a really good time.”

Clutch plays The Wilma Theatre Sunday, July 26, at 7 PM with Baroness and Lionize. arts@missoulanews.com

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Blue Sunshine Soul In All of the World At Once self-released

Don’t be fooled by the trippy album cover or the sitar intro to this album’s opening track. Aside from a few ultra-fuzz guitar solos and one convincing garage rocker, Blue Sunshine Soul’s self-released debut is not a 1960s nostalgia tour. The band’s collaborative, improvisational approach may hearken back to the era of flower children, but more contemporary influences flavor the result. The majority of the album is situated fully in the late 1990’s. Syrupy slow surf guitar

John Shipe Yellow House self-released

The affordable home studio has got to be the greatest boon to an independent singer/songwriter since the barre chord. What could be better than to write a pile of songs, then invite over a bunch of friends—acquired over 15-plus years of group and solo work—to lend their musical talents to the recording of them? John Shipe of Eugene, Ore., successfully employed that very process for his latest homemade offering, Yellow House.

The record saunters through rock, pop and storytelling. When not part of various bands, Shipe is primarily a solo singer/acoustic guitarist. For Yellow House, though, he throws everything but the kitchen sink into the mix. In addition to no less than 6

Son Volt

American Central Dust Rounder Records

American Central Dust sounds pleasant enough. Jay Farrar’s rich and nuanced vocal delivery mingles smoothly with strings played well at a mid-tempo beat, but this music is best enjoyed while directing your attention elsewhere.

Unfortunately, careful listening does not improve the experience.

Over its long life as Farrar’s second-most-famous band, Son Volt has inspired many positive comparisons to Neil Young and Crazy Horse, and there are two topical, stormy, guitar-driven songs on this

John Doe and the Sadies Country Club Yep Roc Records

Punk rock and country music have been odd cousins for a couple decades. Alt-country songwriter Ryan Adams cut his teeth screaming punk music, while high octane rockers Supersuckers and Social Distortion’s Mike Ness have released country records.

John Doe, veteran of Los Angeles punk legends X, first dabbled with country in The Knitters.

Subsequent solo albums have continued the flirtation. This year’s collaboration with The Sadies, a band recognizable to most as Neko Case’s former backing band—but who have also released a handful of outstanding roots rock albums under their own logo—

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and male-female vocal harmonies place this band in the company of alterna-folk bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

“Dry My Bones” and “Darkest Hour” successfully combine Roky Erickson-style psychedelia and indie rock, but “Steal Into the Sun” falls victim to its own kitsch. “We Are Done,” the album’s ’60s-style garage nugget, is so authentic—down to the ultra-white frat guy backing vocals—it’s difficult to take it seriously.

Certainly all this silly ’60s iconography is at least in part a joke, and if BSS continues this magical mystery tour long enough to produce another album or two, the retro artifice is certain to fall away, leaving a solid core of inventive and darkly joyous sound. (Ali Gadbow) Blue Sunshine Soul plays the Badlander Friday, July 24 at 9 PM with Quiet Ones and Good Neighbor Policy. $5. instruments he plays himself, his friends provide vocals, drums, bass, trumpet, glockenspiel and various other noisemakers.

While one may expect that to muddy the listen, it has the opposite effect: The tracks become more engaging, interesting and urgent. Despite some stylistic meandering, the 16-song collection holds together well, primarily on the strength of Shipe’s songwriting.

Yellow House is a solid example of what heartfelt, DIY indie rock can be. Good songs competently recorded—it’s more than you get from most majors these days. (Chris La Tray) John Shipe plays Lake Missoula Cellars Friday, July 24, at 7:30 PM with The Workers. $5.

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album that merit the comparison: “Down to the Wire” and “When the Wheels Don’t Move.” Both songs are good, but not great. Expressing fears and doubts about economic, industrial and environmental collapse, Farrar ventures into Young’s lyrical wheelhouse, and Farrar can’t compete. Many songs recall other, better songs by better artists. “Sultana” is Son Volt’s “Edmund Fitzgerald,” but here again, Farrar proves himself to be no Gordon Lightfoot.

Farrar’s lyrics are hopelessly strained, employing jumbled phrasing and repackaged clichés like “every Don Quixote must have his day” in “Roll On.” “Dust of Daylight,” a traditional country slow-dance, is the only song with a successful chorus. So, please, enjoy this album—just try not to listen to it. (Ali Gadbow) Son Volt plays the University Theatre Saturday, July 25, at 8 PM with Cowboy Junkies. $29. sees Doe jumping into the country pool fully clothed.

Country Club is an analog cruise through ’60s-era country, visiting Nashville and Bakersfield sounds alike. The set includes 11 covers and four originals that flow together seamlessly. Traditionalists may grouse over the interpretations of some of these songs, but the band more than pays homage to songwriters with names like Miller, Haggard, Kristofferson and Cash—they own them. A favorite is Bill Anderson’s “The Cold Hard Facts of Life,” a tune originally made famous by Porter Wagoner. Doe’s road-weary voice works over the material, and the playing of The Sadies is, as always, flawless. Fans of stripped-down, old-school country will love this record. (Chris La Tray)

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By now, most of us have heard of the wrongs the upland South came to produce Wal-Mart, the perpetrated by Wal-Mart. The retail chain pays its biggest corporation in the world. employees absurdly low wages. So low, many The short explanation is that the loss of jobs employees receive government assistance for health from the region coupled with the policies of desegcare and housing and in tax credits—as much as regation, which ended exclusive government subsi$420,000 in de facto tax-funded subsidies for a typi- dies and political hegemony for whites, caused a cal 200-employee store, according to a congression- vacuum in community structures that was replaced al report. Working conditions are poor; PBS reports by “a store and a church,” as Moreton put it. that 70 percent of employees leave the company The region’s hardscrabble farmers were some of within the first year. Sex discriminathe most outspoken opponents of tion is common, with 2 million curcorporate power during the Great rent and former female Wal-Mart Depression and earlier, and espeworkers presently trying to sue the cially passionate in their antipathy company for sexual discrimination for chain retail stores, which they as a group. And the corporation’s saw as another threat by anti-union activity is legendary.

Northerners to dominate their comIts stores are a blight on the munities. Seen purely in the prism landscape, making it a leading conof class warfare or economic terms, tributor to suburban sprawl. Its those same farmers’ descendants’ size—a workforce “larger than that enthusiastic support of Wal-Mart of GM, Ford, GE and IBM commakes little sense. But it wasn’t capbined,” according to The New York italism or even corporations the Review of Book’s Simon Head, and farmers disliked—it was the outwith “annual revenues…2 percent siders behind the stores. When a To Serve God and Wal-Mart of U.S. GDP, and eight times the size Bethany Moreton chain of retail stores sprung up litof Microsoft’s”—pressures compet- hardcover, Harvard erally in their back yards in an era of ing local retailers to push down University Press vanishing jobs, initially capitalized wages and benefits, and ultimately 392 pages, $27.95 by local investment money and drives many small businesses into reflecting their own particular rural bankruptcy, especially those independent retail aesthetic, locals not only flocked to the superstores, stores that comprise small town main streets. Wal- but subsumed it. They transformed Wal-Mart into Mart’s size also allows the superstore chain to dic- their own image, and used their religious beliefs to tate prices to manufacturers, driving down wages in help ease their transition into the new service econthe manufacturing sector—when it’s not bypassing omy. Wal-Mart provides these communities a place U.S. manufacturers altogether for products from to gather—a new kind of town square—and is an outChina and contributing to the death of the let for workers’ and shoppers’ modern consumerist American blue-collar worker.

Christianity: Workers are engaged in selfless service Wal-Mart is evil. (underscored by the low pay and poor conditions) Yet the very people and communities Wal-Mart to shoppers who are providing for their families in a injures—middle- and working-class families in rural frugal and unpretentious setting. Wal-Mart was only areas and small towns—continue to flock as cus- too glad to exploit these social needs for profit. tomers and employees to the stores. Sales continue In fact, Wal-Mart and its corporate peers are all to rise during the recession and Wal-Mart job open- too eager to link their brand of unfettered conings are often extremely popular, with multiple appli- sumerist capitalism to religion and patriotism. By cants competing over a single position. In essence, underwriting the business programs of local this paradox poses a question for American politics, Christian colleges, these corporations not only crewrit large: Why are the people who are harmed the ate a pliable class of middle managers for their busimost by big business conservatism often the same nesses, they essentially pay for the free-market rhetpeople who are its most vociferous supporters? oric that paints their brand of destructive commerce Bethany Moreton, a University of Georgia histo- as a sort of bold and moral enterprise.

To Serve God and Wal-Mart is no quick summer ry and women’s studies professor, seeks to answer that question in her fascinating book, To Serve God read. It’s dense and often bogs down in overly precise and Wal-Mart. Not just some mainstream, shallow academic language. Conservative readers will probaoutsider’s screed against rural American culture and bly balk, say, at Moreton’s use of feminist theories to politics, Moreton’s book instead is an academic analyze the gender roles in Wal-Mart stores. But it’d be exploration of the social, political and religious a mistake to discount Moreton’s book because of upheaval in the post-WWII South that transformed political prejudice. Her work isn’t a denunciation of blue-collar Democratic-voting white farmers into rural rubes, but is instead a story of an energetic and the religiously conservative suburban base behind creative people adapting to economic crises. The Reagan-era corporate expansion. It’s the perfect impulse to community that drives the success of Walcompanion to Rick Perlstein’s Nixonland, but Mart is no sin, but the exploitation of this impulse by delves deeper than Perlstein into the sociological corporations like Wal-Mart is damnable. roots of the political transformation that Nixon-led Bethany Moreton reads from To Serve God Republicans exploited to divide the country into red and blue states. To do so, Moreton examines and Wal-Mart at Fact & Fiction Tuesday, July 28, how the people of the Ozark mountain region of at 7 PM. Free.

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Damn Yankees American accents ruin period romance

by Andy Smetanka

“Staying with someone for six years is like fol- Thomas or a Maggie Smith to deliver the death-blow lowing your husband to the colonies,” observes to the provincial playacting.

Michelle Pfeiffer’s courtesan character in Cheri. “By You might think I’m making a mountain out of a the time you come back, you’ve forgotten what to molehill, here—that I should just get over the wear and no one remembers who you are.” accents already. Listen, I really wanted to like Cheri, It’s one of many crisply, tartly period comedy-of- but the mishmash of accents set to random spin is manners lines Pfeiffer’s character gets to mouth—in only part of the problem. The movie isn’t all that bad, English, although the movie is set in the Bel Epoque but unlovable and lacking in charm. None of the Paris of a 20th century not yet sundered by the Great characters are particularly sympathetic, and all lack a War. And mouth she does, in an accent that wobbles certain depth and dimension. Director Stephen from corn-fed Yankee girl to the much-missed patri- Frears has made some great movies with complex cian inflections of Patricia Neale or Grace Kelly, character studies (The Queen, Dirty Pretty Things), sometimes in the same sentence. But thank heavens but here he seems to be in retreat, as though the folly for small blessings: Cheri, based on the novel of the same name and adapted for the screen by screenwriter Christopher Hampton, could have been two hours of Pfeiffer speaking with a phony French accent. And costar Kathy Bates, too, for that matter.

One almost insists on authentic British accents for period fare, even when that period takes place in France. We marvel “I thought we agreed on a country cottage look?” when British actresses act with convincingly Californian accents, but when one of of Cheri’s Yanks vs. Brits casting dawned on him only our own starts putting on British airs we cry phony. once the cameras started rolling and precipitated a Renee Zellweger (aka Bridget Jones) seems to be the minor mental fugue. sole exception to this rule—which otherwise, if nothBeyond just interfering with suspension of dising else, at least partially explains why Americans belief, the clash of accents often inhibits the necesgenerally prefer Jennifer Aniston to Gwyneth sary chemistry. Pfeiffer’s courtesan falls in love with Paltrow, who does a pretty fine posh British accent, Bates’ 19-year-old son, nicknamed “Cheri” (Rupert but who also married the least appealing of British Friend), and he with her, but onscreen the actors rock stars and named the child she begat with him playing the lovers sometimes appear to be doing so Apple. That’s no way for an American to act. Jennifer from separate sound stages. It all feels charmless and Aniston would never do that to a baby. Gwyneth by-the-numbers. Pfeiffer herself looks spectacular Paltrow is, like, the ultimate exchange student com- (the lighting, which makes the 51-year-old look as ing home with an annoying, affected accent she pre- though carved from a single length of ivory, also contends she just can’t shake. vincingly takes a decade off Friend’s 28 years to make Anyway, for whatever reason, American accents him look like a teenager), but what on earth does almost always clash with the Art Nouveau decors and she see in this sniveling, foppish little brat Cheri? We Merchant-Ivory manners of European period fare, never really get that, either. making our very best thespians nonetheless poor Cheri opens with a great montage of antique choices for primly mannered productions in conti- photos and courtesan anecdotes, and closes with a nental settings, except when playing characters specif- long close-up of Pfeiffer looking in the mirror as the ically typed as Yankee vulgarians, e.g. Jessica Biel in movie’s peripatetic narrator makes an 11th-hour Easy Virtue. We’re just not up to the task somehow. return to tie up the loose ends. It’s the one startling, It’s impossible to accept Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy goose-flesh moment in a movie otherwise lacking in Bates as enormously wealthy, high-society retired sinew, excitement, sensuality, chemistry—anything French prostitutes without the whole picture disinte- you might feel entitled to expect from a period grating into Merchant-Ivory Lite staged by American romance. Nothing much between those appealing impostors. “350 francs for gasoline,” Pfeiffer’s courte- bookends.

So yes, it’s Merchant-Ivory Lite, or rather an offsan complains in one of the moments that cruelly betray her voice training, “francs” rhyming gratingly brand unsuitable for domestic consumption and so bound for the colonies: too British to be French, too with “thanks” or “yanks.”

Bear in mind that the actors in Cheri who aren’t American to be British and too scattershot and feathAmericans are mostly British, making Pfeiffer and erweight to resonate with anyone. Yes, Pfeiffer still Bates sound even more colonial. Josef von Sternberg looks fabulous, but this, too, is a casting stunt. In used to mix accents freely in pictures like Colette’s novel, her courtesan is robust and zaftig International House, effectively creating cosmopoli- like Bates, not a porcelain doll, a barely-there willow. tan microcosms that was simultaneously everywhere Just about everything in Cheri, it would seem, was and nowhere at once. In Cheri the technique does- somehow lost in translation. n’t work; you feel kind of bad for Pfeiffer (who, to be Cheri continues at the Wilma Theatre. fair, seems to be having a splendid time), and dread arts@missoulanews.com (or perhaps crave) the arrival of a Kristin Scott-

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OPENING THIS WEEK Every Little Step Directors James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo give viewers a glimpse into the casting process of the revived musical A Chorus Line while also providing a few history lessons on the origins of the production. Screens at the Wilma Theatre nightly at 7.

G-Force Guinea pigs take up spy work for the United States government in order to take down a billionaire bent on world takeover in this 3-D kids comedy.

Screens at the Carmike 10 at 12:20, 1:15, 2:35, 3:30, 4:50, 5:45, 7:05, 8, 9:20 and 10:15.

Screens in 2-D at the Village 6 at 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05 and 9:20.

Also showing at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 7 and 9 with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 PM show on Sun. Shows at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 12:05, 2:30, 4:45, 6:55 and 9:10 with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Showing at the Showboat Cinema in Polson at 4, 7 and 9 Also showing at the Mountain Cinema in Whitefish at 4:15, 7 and 9, as well as 1:30 on Fri., Sat. and Sun. Orphan Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) adopt 9-year-old Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) after the recent loss of their unborn child. They soon come to realize that the seemingly innocent girl they’ve let into their home has some demonic tendencies. Screens at the Village 6 at 1, 4, 7 and 9:50.

Also screens at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1, 3:45, 6:50 and 9:30, with midnight showings on Fri. and Sat. Rudo y Cursi Two Mexican brothers, both of whom love soccer and have the talent to make it big, end up in a familial rivalry that pits them against each other as professional soccer players. Screens at the Wilma Theatre nightly at 9.

The Ugly Truth Thrust yourself into yet another sappy romantic comedy when you witness morning show producer Abby Richter’s (Katherine Heigl) quest to find Mr. Right. Along the way, her reality is turned upside down when coworker Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) dishes out the “ugly truth” about how men and women perceive relationships. Screens at the Carmike 10 at 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10 and 9:25 Also showing at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 7 and 9, with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 PM and no 9 showing on Sun. Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:30 and 9:50, as well as midnight on Fri. and Sat. Also showing at the Mountain Cinema in Whitefish at 3:45, 6:45 and 9:15, as well as 1 on Fri., Sat. and Sun. Also shows at the Showboat Cinema in Polson at 4:15, 7:15 and 9:15.

NOW PLAYING Bruno Six words: Sacha Baron Cohen’s gay Austrian model. Showing at the Village 6 at 1:10, 3:20,

5:30, 7:40 and 9:50.

Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:50, 4:25, 7:35 and 9:50 with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Cheri Set in the Belle Epoque era of 19th century France, this romantic drama-directed by Stephen Frears tells the story of young Cheri (Rupert Friend) and his relationship with 49-year-old Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer). See what happens when Cheri’s mom (Kathy Bates) tries to thwart their love. Screens at the Wilma nightly at 7. No show Fri. or Sun. Sat. show at 9 PM. The Hangover Four gents on a Las Vegas bachelor party expedition scramble to answer the morning-after question, “What happened?” and get the groom back to L.A. in time for some nuptials. Sick lyrical cameo

by Mike Tyson. Screens at the Carmike 10 at

Needles solve all of Kate’s problems in Orphan, opening Friday at the Village 6 and Stadium 14 in Kalispell.

12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:50 and 10:15 Also showing at the Village 6 at 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:50 and 10:15 Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:45, 4:05, 7:15 and 9:35 with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Ding! Round six! All your faves are back, everything’s more dangerous and hormonal–especially Hermione–and somewhere someone’s getting all steamed up about witchcraft’s glorification in the mainstream media. Shows at the Carmike 10 at 12:30, 1:30, 3:45, 4:45, 7, 8 and 10:15, and at the Village 6 at 12:30, 3:45, 7 and 10:15.

Also screens at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 6:35 and 9:15 with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:15 show on Sun. Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at noon, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 7, 8:15 and 9:45 with Fri. and Sat. showings at 10:15.

Also showing at the Entertainer Cinema in Ronan at 3:45, 6:45 and 9:35.

Also showing at the Mountain Cinema in Whitefish at 3:45, 6:45 and 9:45 with Fri., Sat. and Sun. shows at 1.

Bitterroot

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don’t look kindly upon their daughter’s long-term female partner, but this thought-provoking and award-winning doc rises above any family squabbles. Screens Fri. and Sat. at the Wilma at 7 PM. Moon Whoa. See this. Sam Rockwell (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford)–a solo lunar Helium-3 miner who’s two weeks from the end of his three-year contract–cracks up big time, and has to put all the pieces back together before the support crew shows up and/or he has any more hallucinations, in this ice cold blend of several sci-fi space fears. Screens at the Wilma nightly at 9. No show Sat. or Sun. My Sister’s Keeper Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric play parents who have to make a life or death decision about one of their two children. This decision ultimately ends up in court, as one of their daughters fights to become medically emancipated. Screens at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 6:50 and 9:20, with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. The Proposal Sandra Bullock is Ryan Reynolds’ ball-busting boss, whose response to possible deporta-

tion—she’s Canadian, okay?—is to order the hapless chap to marry her. Then they have to play it off in front of his folks. Anybody see the train coming at us through the tunnel? Screens at the Carmike 10 at 1, 4, 7 and 9:40.

Also showing at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 7 and 9, with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 with no Sun. show at 9. Also plays at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:25, 4:10, 7:05 and 9:40, with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Public Enemies Jump on the bank-hatin’ bandwagon with this tale of 1930s gangster John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), hunted by the newly formed FBI’s top agent (Christian Bale) and his cohorts in a wild ride complete with betrayals, slick gunfights, car chases and the aspirations for power of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup). Screens at the Carmike 10 at 4 and 10.

Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:15, 4:50 and 8.

Also showing at the Mountain Cinema in Whitefish at 4:15, 7, 9:35 and on Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 1:30.

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons in this sequel to 2007’s fast-moving blurfest that sexploitationally showcases Megan Fox. Wanna know the truth? I walked out. Screens at the Carmike 10 at 12:30, 3:45, 7 and 10:15.

Also showing at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton nightly at 7, with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 and no Sun. show at 9.

Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:05, 4:20 and 7:45 with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Up 3-D Aging balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen takes his house on a helium-powered expedition to South America, only to discover he’s got a stowaway Cub-Scout equivalent on board. Screens in 2-D at the Carmike 10 at 1 and 7.

Also showing at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 1:30, 4, 6:35 and 9, with midnight showings on Fri. and Sat. Capsule reviews by Jonas Ehudin and Ira Sather-Olson.

Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., July 24. Show times and locations are subject to change or errors, despite our best efforts. Please spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities by calling ahead to confirm. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 10/Village 6—541-7469; Wilma—728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton—961-FILM; Roxy Twin in Hamilton—363-5141. Stadium 14 in Kalispell-—752-7804. Showboat in Polson, Entertainer in Ronan and Mountain in Whitefish—862-3130.

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Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs This animated children’s comedy, the third installment in the series, follows Manny and his friends as they navigate life through adult-oriented topics like falling in love, starting a family and going extinct. Voiceovers include cameos by Queen Latifah and Denis Leary. Screens at the Carmike 10 at 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10 and 9:30.

Also showing at the Village 6 in 2D at 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10 and 9:30.

Also showing at the Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 7 and 9, with Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 and no Sun. show at 9. Shows at the Stadium 14 in Kalispell at 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:20 and 9:35 with midnight shows on Fri. and Sat. Mississippi Queen Local filmmaker Paige Williams travels to the Deep South to confront her parents, who founded the state’s first and only ex-gay ministry. Ma and Pa

The heat is settling in like Michael Moore at a Krispy Kreme convention . . .provided it's being set up with union labor and his head can actually fit through the door. The moral of the story; bring your sunscreen and narrow your doorways. Hands down, your best fishing will be early and late in the day. The midday heat is putting a comparative damper on things.

Prospecting with smaller hoppers, PMDs and deeper droppers is the way to go when the sun's directly overhead. Getting out and hitting the back channels and spring seeps will go a long way to improving your odds. The evening fishing from about 6:30 until dark will be the best of the day using a variety of caddis patterns in the size 12 to 14 range.You'll also have WAY less boat and tuber traffic to deal with as well.

You should have good success right out of the chute this morning using some sort of PMD dropped behind a smaller yellow sallie dry.

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Blackfoot

Don't get stuck in a high water state of mind and fish only the banks. There are LOTS of fish out and about in the midriver seams and runs at this point.

Working the heavier water with bigger attractors and hoppers will move some big fish for you there.

Don't expect to be alone on the Blackfoot in this hot weather, but staying off the lower river will certainly keep you away from the majority of the barley lemmings. If things are slow in the morning, you can pretty much count on the action picking up around 2 p.m. The evening fishing has also been a no brainer with consistent dryfly action from about 6 until dark.

Clark Fork

The fish are finding little humor in the nonstop proton showers taking place this past week or so. With nothing but silly little fins with which to apply sunscreen, their only other option is to go deep in the water column to avoid the sun. That's what they've

been doing of late - that and lamenting the absence of thumbs and osprey proof hats. The evening caddis will be going off again due to the heat and a size 12 or 14 elk hair, Goddard or stimi chew toy dragged or twitched along brushy banks should be all you need. The midday fishing is hit and miss at best.

Medium sized golden stones, hoppers and general leggy attractors with deep droppers have been the best bet heat of the day on mid river riffles, heavier currnet seams and shady waist deep banks. The dawn 'till noon action has been solid with PMD dries, nymph rigs which include red San Juans and squirrel tails and slower moving, dark bodied streamers.

Rock Creek

Rock Creek is fishing well all the way from its upper reaches clear down to the Clark Fork confluence.

Good hatches of PMDs, yellow sallie stones, hoppers and caddis have the fish looking up pretty much all day long. With the flow around 550 cfs now, the wading is MUCH easier and allows for safe crossing

Ross Reels...they’re the RE E L deal.

in many areas. In addition to expecting to have good fishing on the Creek today, also expect the speed trap to be in place around mile marker 4 to 7!

Missouri

Like most of the rivers west of the divide, your best fishing on the surface will be the mornings and then the last few hours before dark. If the dryfly action slows to the point of frustration midday, go after them with tandem nymph rigs on the riffled inside turns and deeper mid river trenches. Working seams along the banks with a hopper/dropper rig will also be a good way to prospect. Once things cool down a bit around 6:30 pm, the caddis will make their appearance and the fish will get considerably more aggressive to the surface. In general, however, the PMD and pseudo hatches have been good enough to keep things interesting here and there throughout the day. Don't expect to have this river to yourself these days . . . AT ALL!!!

Today's flow below Holter is 4940.

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—Wondering “The awkward stage” is what you enter when you ring up your ex-wife and ask why she was such a nervous, nail-gnawing hag back when you were together.

Sometimes a hairstyle is just a hairstyle and not a coded message: “L’Oreal, because I’m worth it. Short hair and bitten nails? Because you’re not.” Maybe she was into a particular style, or maybe she thought she looked better with short hair. Of course, it is possible that the apparent foreverness of marriage made her figure you were stuck with her, so why spend all the extra time hot-oiling and blow-drying? You wanted eye candy? Too bad. You get eye broccoli.

Many women don’t understand or accept how important the visuals are to men, thanks largely to the toxic feminism that’s seeped into regular people’s lives. While there are lipstick feminists out there, the prevailing message of the women’s studies feministollahs is that male sexuality is criminal or close to it, and women degrade themselves by doing anything to appeal to their “patriarchal oppressors.” As a result, women like your ex-wife may feel justified and maybe even virtuous for taking the lazy way out with the soccer mom hair cap and the all-youcan-eat fingernails.

Sure, Natalie Portman can shave her head and have even more men drooling after her. Of course, it’s the rare man who’d throw her out of bed if she slipped in with a big rotten ham hock balanced on her skull. Men, across cultures, seem hard-wired to prefer long hair—probably because it signals youth, health, and fertility. In a Hungarian study, women’s faces that were rated as less attractive by men were judged much more attractive when the researchers stuck long hair-

styles on the photos. Darwin noted the preference for long hair in the West African population (along with the earliest reported use of hair extensions), and in Survival of the Prettiest, psychologist Nancy Etcoff points to all the classic paintings of women with long, flowing tresses. Yes, it seems there’s good reason you don’t see Venus on the half shell with a really butch haircut.

If you truly are 10 years into a happy marriage, you might just accept that while hair and nails do not continue growing after death, they often grow like crazy after a divorce. Sure, Socrates did say the unexamined life is not worth living.

Unfortunately, he was forced to off himself before he could add that the overly examined ex-wife is a great way to discover, for the second time, that women often change their hair after a breakup.

Lions And Tigers And Beers My boyfriend goes out drinking with friends into the wee hours. I just ask that he call or text to let me know his plans so I don’t lie awake worrying. Sometimes, he’ll text “Be home in an hour,” but he never is. Or, he’ll come home early in the morning and just say “It was guys’ night.” I’m not afraid he’s macking on girls, but that he’ll get into trouble or get hurt. How can I deal with this sanely?

—Irate Finally, a guy you can really count on—to let you know he’s okay when he stumbles through the front door at dawn and you hear the sound of glass breaking in your foyer. Is it unreasonable to want some sign he’s still alive? Not at all. Just unreasonable to expect it from him. What if he’s dead? Well, you won’t get a phone call then, either. Not from him, anyway. Clearly, you pretty much stop existing for the guy until morning, after he sobers up at Taco Bell. Nagging won’t change that.

Threatening to leave or leaving might, but probably not for long. Either accept that he won’t call or get out. As for your notion that he isn’t macking on girls when he’s out ‘til sunup, it is possible that he just can’t get enough of his hairy, drunken buddies: “Come on, Josh. We don’t have to do anything.

We can just lie there and cuddle.”

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by ROB BREZSNY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let’s say that you lost a treasured object a while back. What do you think the odds are that you’ll find it this week? Or let’s say that a bewildering companion walked out of your life many moons ago. How much do you want to bet that your paths will cross again soon? According to my reading of the omens, events like these could be common between now and August 15. That’s because the past is cycling back to you for another look.

Revival and resurrection are in the air. What has been old may become new again. Are you ready to experience something resembling time travel?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Did life feel meaningless last week? Was your destiny a random sequence of events shepherding you to a series of different nowheres? Even worse, were you convinced that human beings are toxic scum? If so, Leo, get ready for your mood to shift drastically. The whims of fate are mutating. Soon, a source of curses may be a fount of blessings. Enticing leads will rise up out of the midst of boredom. Human beings will fascinate and teach you, and every day will bring new signs to draw you deeper into delicious mysteries.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re hereby relieved of your responsibility to keep everyone’s illusions afloat. (You might want to sink your own illusions, as well.) Consider yourself armed with Ernest Hemingway’s “built-in, shock-resistant bullshit detector.” Beginning immediately, be an elegant but in-your-face Reality Check. Don’t just tell the truth. Tell the lush, pulsating, up-to-the-minute truth. And be aware that even the dry facts may be evolving pretty fast. What seems like incontrovertible evidence today may be puny propaganda tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I usually applaud your inclination to remain above the fray and churn out astute observations. I normally honor your instinct to distance yourself from petty partisan squabbles. But this week’s different. For the foreseeable future, I’d like it very much if you dive into the pit with the other diehards and fight with hardnosed audacity for what you believe is the beautiful truth. At least temporarily, Libra, forget about your graceful talent for tactful compromise. I think it’s time for you to be a warrior who’s ferociously devoted to a just cause.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In behalf of all the other signs, I’d like to express our gratitude for the jumpstarts you Scorpios give us. The jolts aren’t always bliss-inducing, true, but in retrospect we often say, “Thanks, I really needed that.” We also appreciate the debates you embroil us in. They force us to take stands on issues we’ve been wishy-washy about. Our gratitude also goes out to you for those times you help us lose our excessive self-importance. It’s hard to cling to our pretensions with you around, and it’s easier to get to the root of the truth. Keep up the good work. Continue to be your warm prickly self even in the face of protests from faint hearts.

Know that at least some of your fans out here respect the way you push us and trick us and inspire us to go places we don’t even realize we’ll benefit from going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During his time in hiding, the Biblical prophet Elijah was kept alive by ravens who brought him food. John the Baptist survived on nothing but honey and locusts when he was roaming the wilderness. And I’m sure that some unexpected source of comfort and sustenance will likewise turn up during your wanderings, Sagittarius.

It may not be what you’re used to. You might even have to cultivate a taste for nourishment that seems foreign. But stick with it. You could learn to love it, and in the process become less dependent on stuff you thought you couldn’t do without.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Burn the Book of Love you’ve been using these past few years, Capricorn, even if you just do it metaphorically. Don’t think of the incineration as censorship. Think of it as liberating yourself from the tyranny of fables that have programmed you to accept less love than you deserve and give less love than you have to give. Imagine that you’re ready for a riper approach to the knotty riddles of the heart. And when you’re done with the burning, go in search of a brand new Book of Love. Better yet, write that holy text yourself. A good title might be “Love Doesn’t Conquer All, But Sixty Percent Isn’t Bad.” A bad title would be “Love Doesn’t Suck.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You should closely monitor your environment for beguiling appearances of the number seven. I have reason to believe that seven may be involved in your current inconveniences and dilemmas. I theorize that seven has been trying to call attention to itself in an odd or irritating manner so as to get you to tune in to certain benefits that could be associated with the number seven—benefits you’ve been overlooking. I would even go so far as to speculate that seven may be both the cause of and the cure for your itch. Be especially alert for sevens that are in the vicinity of the color green or the letter “G.” Perk up your intuition anytime seven appears in advertisements, boxes of food, tattoos, or t-shirts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t concern yourself with praying to the gods of luck and chance. I’ll take care of that for you. Your job is to solicit the favor of the gods of diligence and discipline. Why? Because I think you’ve got a lot of good work ahead of you—work that will take ingenious attention to detail—and you’re going to need the extra boost those gods can provide. Of course, their help won’t be enough. You will also have to draw on extra reserves of your willpower in order to express new heights of determination and persistence. Together, you and those no-nonsense deities will be an unbeatable team. The better you organize yourself, the more they will help you get organized. The stronger you push to make your efforts crisp and efficient, the easier they’ll make it for you to do just that.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The seductive torments of insatiable desires are leaving you in peace, at least for now. That means you’re free to concentrate on the easier gratification of more satiable desires. I hope you’re open to that, Gemini; I hope you haven’t fallen for the illusion that hard-to-get pleasures are deeper and finer. Please believe me when I tell you that you’re ready to exult and bask in the simple joys.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The coming week may be one big Ethical Test for you.

Maybe today the cashier at the cafe will accidentally give you $10 too much in change.

Tomorrow you could be baited with a chance to gain personal advantage by betraying a friend. The next day you may have to decide between doing the right thing and doing the kind thing.

It has been a long time since your integrity has been pushed and probed and pricked like this. As you wend your way through the gray areas, Cancerian, remember that sometimes being moral is not about saying no, but saying yes. In fact, one of the most high-minded acts you could make is to open your heart to a righteous temptation.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Storm chasers are people who love traveling around the continent in pursuit of wild weather. Nothing feeds their lust for life more than getting up close and personal with a tornado or supercell thunderstorm. Many of them are meteorologists who are curious about the way storms work; they’re not motivated solely by bravado. I mention this because, according to my astrological analysis, the coming weeks will be prime time for Aries storm chasers to load up on thrills. The immediate future should also bring excellent opportunities for other Rams who are yearning for breezy adventures that will captivate their imaginations and slake their sense of wonder.

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Will work Monday through Friday, day shift, about 40 hours per week. Pay is $11 to $13/hour and includes benefits: health,dental, and optical insurance, paid vacation. #2975891 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

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Successful applicant must have a phone; be dependable, on time and willing to work hard. Motel is one level, no stairs. Will work Saturday and Sunday; could fill in for weekday shifts as needed.

Hours are day shift, usually to start at 8:30 am and will work until rooms are cleaned, about 5 to 6 hours per day, 10 to 12 or more per week. Pay starts at $7.50 to $8.00/hour depending on experience, ability to do job and positive work attitude. #2975899 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

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Part Day Teacher:

Receptionist:

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40hrs/wk. 45wks/yr. Receive visitors, answer incoming phone calls, route mail and program info. Operate office machines. Communicate using twoway radio. Must be able to type 40wpm. HS/GED req. One year of experience in office reception.

Application due 7/28/09.

Application/ job descriptions available at 1001 Worden, Msla, 59802 EOE

NEED STARVING CARTOON ARTIST Looking for cartoon artist that is hungry!!

Funky, quirky design concepts fax sample with contact information to 406/273-6408 - if we like your concepts we will contact you!

RETAIL SALES - P/T, Msla.

Missoula’s leading off-price retailer is seeking part-time customer service associates.

DUTIES INCLUDE: primarily serve as cashier, but may also, straighten racks, stock racks and displays, customer service and layaway and light cleanup as necessary.

Work week will include nights and weekends with varied hours. Rate of pay will be $7.25-$8/hr. #2975906 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 ROOFING LABORER - TEAR-OFF - F/T, Msla. Missoula business needs full-time roofing laborers to tear-off and remove shingles.

Also will clean up grounds. Must be able and willing to work hard, be very agile and able to work quickly. CANNOT BE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS. Pay is $10.00 to start.

HIRING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. #2975905 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 SECRETARY II – F/T, Msla. Local agency is looking for a Secretary.

Successful applicant will be responsible for filing, Medicaid and insurance billing, answer phones, take and deliver messages. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word is required. Job Service typing test required of at least 45 wpm and Data Entry Alpha Numeric skills of at least 6000 strokes/hour as evidenced by certified Job Service test.

Starting wage is $10/hour or higher depending on experience.

Position closes July 31, 2009. #2975896 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

HEAD START is accepting applications for:

Family Advocate: 40 hrs/wk. 42 wks/yr. This position is the liaison for families for all program components and community resources. HS/GED req. Application due 7/28/09.

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STATE OF MONTANA POSITIONS, FT & PT, Various locations throughout Montana: Want to serve Montana citizens? Positions are available for locations throughout the state. Access the state job listings at: http://mt.gov/statejobs/statejobs.asp

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hours/week. Wage range will be $12 to $15 an hour, DOE. Also employer offers benefits. #2975907 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

RESTORATION MANAGER - F/T, Msla. Missoula company is seeking Restoration Manager with at least 5 years experience. Will be estimating work & completing bids for insurance companies for restoration of buildings after fires, water & other damage. Requires thorough knowledge of building structures & systems, working knowledge of insurance software for estimates & bids, and ability to work independently. Must have strong organizational & time management skills, attention to detail, be goal oriented, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful candidate will be professional & respectful in all dealings with customers, staff & owner. Need to be forward looking, able to anticipate potential problems & develop solutions. Requires valid Montana Driver’s License & good driving record.

Wage is $45,000+/year DOE, heath insurance & 401K. Will work generally Monday - Friday day shift. #2975897 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

SKILLED LABOR

be considered. Must be mechanically inclined, employer is willing to train on specific work. #2975893 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

applicants will need to have a vehicle with ladder racks and will be reimbursed for gas and insurance costs. #2975908 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

MONTANA BASED TRUCKING COMPANY is looking for quality owner operators. Western 7, coast to coast or Midwest.

Dedicated runs available. Call 406-266-4210

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

Financial assistance for qualified

Unlimited earning potential New company looking for motivated distributors. Call to reserve your spot. 406-281-7005 Visitor Surveyor Surveyor needed in Missoula area, permanent, part-time (10-19 hours/wk). $10.00/hr. Conduct year-round visitor surveys at gas stations and Missoula Airport and conduct traffic counts. Valid driver’s license, vehicle, background check, and biweekly Internet access required. Varied hours with occasional nights and weekends required. Independent work environment. Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: ITRR, The University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr., #1234, Missoula, MT 59812-1234. 243-6454.

Debt Collection Agent Missoula based debt collection company seeks experienced debt collector. Full time, variable hours, hourly plus commission.

Debtcollection@live.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER - DAY SHIFT - F/T, Msla. Local employer is seeking an experienced GRAPHIC DESIGNER. Duties include producing complex logos and illustrations that require a great deal of creative and technical skill, creating images for the production department and producing pieces for fine artists. You need to have well developed drawing, design and computer skills. Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure. High level of computer skills REQUIRED in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw. This position requires someone that is able to step right into the job without training and be able to work independently.

Work Monday through Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm, 40

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST - F/T, Msla. Employer is seeking a full-time Instructional Design Specialist for new organization in Missoula. Duties include providing training support for call center agents through writing of training programs, evaluating training programs, and measuring and reporting their effectiveness, researches and assesses technical training needs, establishes curricula and courses to meet the call center training needs.Researches and develops or reviews and recommends use of vendor-based training programs as needed. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in instructional design/curriculum development required and at least three years corporate training experience. Salary is dependent on experience. #2975892 Missoula Workforce Center 7287060

A LIFE WITH A CAREER! Auto Transport Company seeking motivated drivers. Clean CDL, 100K verifiable miles. Car hauling experience necessary. Sign-On and Longevity Bonus! Call Brad 406-855-3625 DIESEL MECHANIC - F/T & P/T, Msla. Missoula employer seeking a DIESEL MECHANIC. DUTIES INCLUDE: Diagnose, adjust, repair, cleaning or overhaul buses; routine maintenance and repair cleaning of bus engines.

Must have at least one year of previous diesel engine experience. Must have or have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL. Shifts will vary between and days and evenings. Wages will be $13/hr or higher depending on experience.

Benefits included.

Applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer and has an excellent wage and benefit package. All qualified applicants will

SATELLITE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN - F/T, Msla. Employer is seeking full-time satellite installation technicians for Missoula, Great Falls, & Butte area. Duties include installing satellite equipment, running and pulling TV cable, programming and calibrating equipment, plan installations, coordinates installation schedules with customers, and maintains customer rapport. Must be able to lift 75 lbs and climb 40 foot ladders. Requires one year experience in electronics or telecommunications. Pay is a minimum of $9.75 or higher depending on experience. Benefits available.

Due to lack of company vehicles,

PT JANITOR • 24 hours/week • $9.62/hour • Background check Send letter and resume w/ 3 references by 8/4/09

Sussex School 1800 S 2nd St. W Missoula, MT 59801

GREEN HANGER

A special classifieds section highlighting businesses dedicated to promoting a sustainable world.

Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaners Laundromats • WI-FI Free Non-Phosphate Laundry Soap Clean & Comfortable

2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS!!

146 Woodford St. 728-1948

Green Consulting for home and business

Affordable Asbestos Surveys for contractors and homeowners Quick Turnaround Time Design & Clearance Testing DEQ Accredited Inspectors

Muse Management Group Missoula, MT 406-541-6873 musemanagementgroup.com mmgjason@montana.com Green Consulting • Business Coaching Life Coaching • Professional Writing Service Information Consulting • Professional Management Teams

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Conveniently located at the Missoula Plans Exchange

201 N Russell, Suite 3 406-728-5181 406-370-4642

www.aemontana.com

960 E. Broadway 728-1919

CLASSIFIEDS Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

students.

SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula, 1800-545-4546

lbs). Requires manual dexterity to perform manual nursing skill such as drawing blood, giving shots, filling syringes, etc. Position closes: 7-28-09. #2975888 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

imately 7AM-3PM with consistent and growing customer base, and lots more income potential. Buyout $44500......... Bids welcome. See complete details at gojoeespresso.com or call 406-212-5692.

TRAINING/ INSTRUCTION

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Do you love the Missoula Independent? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter? Then we want to talk to you! The Missoula Independent is looking for an Account Executive for magazine, newspaper and online ad sales.

Requires strong organization and communication skills.

Media sales experience preferred, BUT NOT REQUIRED. Great benefits and work environment.

Send resume and a cover letter SELLING YOURSELF to: pkearns@missoulanews.com or to PO Box 8275, Missoula 59807

THE WOLF POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT has openings for a JH Special Education Teacher, a JH/HS Family Consumer Science Instructor, a JH/HS ISS Facilitator and an Elementary Classroom Teacher. For information, contact the District Office at 406-6532361

HEALTH CAREERS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - P/T, Msla. Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant- Performs professional level duties to provide primary health care as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Advanced Practice Nurse requires baccalaureate degree from a university with a program in nursing from a university program by the National League for Nursing or a certificate of public health nursing from a university program approved by the NLN. Requires completion of a recognized course for Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant: Requires certificate of completion form a recognized course for Physician Assistant. Requires current license to practice in Montana as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor’s degree in field related to allied health sciences preferred.

Requires one year independently performing duties of Physician Assistant in a primary care setting. Half-time position. Requires some physical exertion such as bending, walking, lifting boxes of files and small children(up to 40

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE OR PCA – F/T & P/T, Msla. Employer is seeking full-time and part-time Certified Nurse Aides or PCAs with certificate. Part-time will be working up to 20 hours per week, full-time up to 40 hours per week.

Hours are somewhat flexible.

Need own vehicle to get to different job sites. Starting pay will be $10.50 an hour. Medical and Dental after probationary period. #2975903 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

SALES Give Yourself A Raise P/T Hours-Long Term Skills. See if you too qualify at http://www.dailyinternetincome.net

OPPORTUNTIES ALL CASH VENDING! Earn up to $800/Day Potential? Your own local vending route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy for $9,995.

1-888-776-3068

NOW HIRING: companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MT-4186

Tell ‘em you saw it in the Independent!

Instruction

Instruction

ANIYSA Middle Eastern Dance Classes and Supplies. Call 2730368. www.aniysa.com EARN $75 - $200 HOUR. Media Makeup Artist Training. Ads, TV, Film, Fashion. One week class.

Stable job in weak economy.

Details at http://www.AwardMakeUpScho ol.com 310-364-0665

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REIKI WITH HORSES WEEKEND WORKSHOP at River Pines Farm - meet the herd

Aug 8th and 9th

Discover Your Authentic Power Through the Way of the Horse Reiki and Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning together for the first time!

Equine Reiki helps horses heal physically, mentally, emotionally.

Facilitated by: EPONA Approved Instructor, Shari Montana and Reiki Master, Linda St. Peter Fee is $225.00 includes Reiki 1 certificate, lunch & materials

For information and registration call Linda at 360-9153.

EARN UP TO $500 WEEKLY!!!

Assembling Various Products At Home. No Exp. CALL: 1-888335-9661 Ad Code X-92. Void in South Dakota and Maryland Mobile Espresso Business For Sale Chevy Astro van fitted with everything you need to make espresso drinks, smoothies, frappes etc. including espresso machine, refrigerators, sinks, blender, grinder and much more. The van currently services a very profitable route M-F approx-

Buying, selling, building and remodeling is what we love to do.

Let us do it for you!

Jeannette Williams & Walt Redfield Photo by Jessica Franks

Williams Real Estate 406.239.2049

Redfield Construction 406.239.2206

jeannettewilliamsrealestate.com

redfield@montana.com

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING For More Information Contact: John K. Faust, MBA Pacific West Financial Group • Custom Portfolios 700 SW Higgins, Suite 100A • Shareholder Advocacy Missoula, MT 59803 • Community Investing (406) 543-0708 • Screening johnfaust@pwfinancial.net Securities offered through Pacific West Securities, Inc. • Member FINRA/SIPC Advisory services provided through Pacific West Financial Consultants, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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CLASSIFIEDS Instruction

Body/Mind/ Spirit COSMETIC TATTOOING Eye Brows, Eye Liner, Lip Color, Medical Repigmentation 17 yrs exp

Summer Enlightenment

De'Ette Balfourd

Piano Lessons

Member NCTA, AAM, PCIA, & SPCP

Ages 8-Adult Beginner-Intermediate

370-3705

Laura- 250-0228

www.permanentmakeup.org

Body/Mind/ Spirit

Body/Mind/ Spirit

Adoption

The Goods

Furniture

Acupuncture Easing withdrawal from tobacco/alcohol/drugs, pain, stress management.

Counseling. Sliding fee scale.

Licensed acupuncturist. 5432220

BodyTalk, Therapeutic Swedish Massage and Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Massage.

18 years experience. Moondance Massage/Rosie Smith, NCMT, CBP 240-9103

ADOPTION: Your baby will be surrounded with love, laughter and given all the opportunities life can offer. Expenses paid.

Sophie & Michael 1-877-2065307

Giclee Art - Highland Winds Inner Tulip; Giclee, photographic; signed, limited.

24x30. Mint. Artist Jason Kainz; Sale:$750. Highland Winds Shop, 1520 S. 7th St, Missoula.

Open Saturdays. 541-7577

Furniture

Amy Holmlund, Certified Massage Therapist Now taking appointments at the Hickory Street Chiropractic Clinic.

Discount sessions through August 1st. 406.459.7475

Herbals — Highland Winds Shop is at 1520 S. 7th St, Missoula. Open Saturdays.

541-7577. Healing Linseed Salve, Massage Oil, more. Also sold at Good Foods Store on 3rd.

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions

Barefoot deep tissue. Deep compression massage great for relieving neck, shoulder and back pain.

406-360-8746 www.CarlaGreenMassage.com

LOVE ASTROLOGY? FREE Monthly Conference Calls, all levels welcome! (406) 552-4477 www.astrologymontana.org

Black Bear Naturopathic Turn off your TV and turn on your life.

Bennett’s Music Studio Guitar, banjo,mandolin and bass lessons.

Rentals available.

721-0190

www.bennettsmusicstudio.com

Body/Mind/ Spirit

Naturopathic Family Practice Medicine IV Micronutrient Therapy

Dr. Christine White, ND

542-2147 www.blackbearnaturopaths.com

521 S. 2nd St. W. Missoula, MT

Hypnosis & Imager y

We make it personal

* Smoking * Weight * Negative self-talk * Str e s s * D e p r e s s i o n * E m p o w e r y o u r s e l f

728-5693 • Mar y Place

MASCULINE, EXPERIENCED FULL BODY MASSAGE FOR MEN IN MISSOULA. Mark(406)728-2629 Professional Massage $50. Swedish & Deep Tissue. Gift Certificates Available. Janit Bishop, CMT. 207-7358 127 N. Higgins

Antiques & Treasures 11705 Hwy 93 South, Lolo • 273-7750

546 South Ave. W. Missoula 728-0187 Sundays: 11 am

Sporting Goods

The Goods

Custom Fly Rods

543-0176 rodsbyjay@gmail.com

HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING & BOATING.

TEN PERCENT SOLUTION Affordable Medical Weight Management Come in to register for free physical

742 Kensington • 542-8090

111 S. 3rd W.

721-6056

Wholistic Choices Massage Therapy.

Neuromuscular Massage $45/hour. Anna 4930025

Electronics

Crystal Limit HUGE selection of

Gemstones, Jewelry & Beads

DISH NETWORK. Satellite TV systems installed FREE this week!

First month FREE! No bank account needed! No $$$ down needed! (866)689-0523. Call now for details!

1920 Brooks • 549-1729 crystallimit.com

Computers

Where am I? EVEN MACS ARE COMPUTERS! Need help with yours?

Clarke Consulting

(intersection of Kensington & Bow)

549-6214

Art Salon

Brand New Laptops & Desktops.

Bad Credit, No Credit – No Problem Small Weekly Payments - Order Today and get FREE Nintendo WII game system! 800816-2232

1804 North Ave $10 off Color Call 214-3112 w w w. s h e a r a r t s a l o n. c o m

Thinking about a wax?

Full Body Waxing Backs, Cracks & Sacks Michelle McClain Waxing Specialist 406-270-3230

Dr. Kurt Solari Summit Chiropractic 549 - 0777

Affordable • Quality • Personal • Check-ups • Same Day Appt's • Bio-Identical Hormones • Medical Weight loss

541-8090 We take Insurance Medicare Medicaid Deni Llovet, FNP • 742 Kensington Corner of Bow & Kensington

rivercityfamilyhealth.com

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Be the first to Email us the answer & WIN 2 day passes to: 1625 US Highway 93 N Victor, MT • 406-642-6426

www.qwivals.com Email: frontdesk@missoulanews.com Subject: I Spy

1136 West Broadway 549.1610 920 Kensington 541.3210 1221 Helen Ave 728.9252 Puddin's Place

Children's Boutique New & gently used children's clothing 800 Kensington (next to Baskin Robbins)

M-F 10-5:30 • Sat 11-3 543-1555

Music

Outlaw Music Specializing in Stringed Instruments

724 Burlington Ave. Open Mon. 12pm-5pm Tues.-Fri. 10am-6pm Sat. 11am-6pm

ACCESS MUSIC. MUSICIANS BAILOUT SALE! GUITARS, AMPS, MANDOLINS ALL ON SALE! ACCESSORIES UP TO 50% OFF! STRINGS 50% OFF! 728-5014.

CORNER OF 3RD & ORANGE. 406-728-5014. accessguitar.com FOR HIRE: Your very own 5-piece blues band. From your backyard get together to corporate blowouts. Horn section extra.

Frank N. Furter 406-381-3629

Pets & Animals

LDR Kennel

GET A NEW COMPUTER Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem.

Smallest weekly payments available. It’s yours NOW - Call 800803-8819 RECOMPUTE COMPUTERS Starting Prices: PCs $40.

Monitors $20. Laptops $195.

1 3 3 7 We s t B r o a d w a y.

543-8287.

Furniture Antiques

Clothing

Consignments

Shear exp 7/30/09

(corner of Burns & Broadway) 10-6pm Tues-Sat 406-382-0272

Buy/Sell/Trade

Ten Percent Solution: Affordable Medical Weight Management Come in to register for free physical. River City Family Health 742 Kensington 542-8090

I spy... Missoula!

Call for appointment 541- 8092 742 Kensington

1358 1/2 W Broadway

NEW TO YOU

Most of us quit going to church for the same reasons you did. Then we found...

Reiki Retreat Laser Reiki Cosmic Energetic Healing- 4 day seminar & retreat. October 1-4th, located in the beautiful Potomac Valley on 40 acres of pristine beauty. $375 includes workshop, lodging, and 1 meal/day. Limited space, reservation deadline 9/15. Call 549-0289 for more info or to schedule a Theta or Laser Reiki healing session.

The Goods

A Touch of Class

The Multi Item Store

541-7533

MSW, CHT, GIS

Local Medical Cannabis Certifications

Loving what is; the work of Byron Katie (Visit www.thework.org) inquiry facilitated by Susie 406543-2220

Congregations

MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY RHIZOME SALE! Saturday, July 25th from 9:00-1:00. At the gardens west of the Historical Museum off South Avenue. Wide selection of colors. More information at 2515833

Antiques

406-546-5999 ldrkennel.com

Wanted to Buy

New Arrivals!

CASH PAID for old wrist watches, pocket watches and parts. Keith’s Watch Shop. 406-821-3038 OR 406-370-8794

MISSOULA’S new go-to place for CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE.

WANTED: MINERAL INTERESTS. Experienced Family Owned Oil Production & Exploration Co. We’ll help you monetize your Mineral Assets. Send details to P.O. Box 8946, Denver, CO 80201

2935 Stockyard Rd. Unit K2 406.542.1202

CLASSIFIEDS Automotive

Automotive

Car of the Week!

Automotive

4X4 ‘96 Chevy Blazer LS, 4dr, 4.3 V6, auto, air, 4x4, 110,000 miles.....$4,995 Jim’s Cars 1801 W. Broadway 543-8269 ‘93 Ford Bronco, 351 V8, auto, 4x4.....$2,495 Jim’s Cars 1801 W. Broadway 543-8269

SPORT UTILITY

$7,995 ‘06 Chrysler PT Cruiser 30,000 miles

Nothing over $7,995!

WE FINANCE

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1801 W. Broadway 543-8269 ‘98 Buick Century, V6, auto, air, 111,000 miles.....$3,995Jim’s Cars 1801 W. Broadway 543-8269

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Here Are Just Some Of The Cars On Our Lot! '06 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 30,000 miles . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '06 Chev Aveo, 4 Cyl, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '06 Ford Taurus SE, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '05 Ford Taurus, low miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '04 Ford Focus SVT, 6spd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '04 Ford Ecoline Club Wagon, 8 pass . . . . . . . .SOLD . .$6,995 '04 Dodge Stratus, 4dr, V6, auto, air . . . . . . .SOLD . .$5,995 '04 Buick Century, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '03 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS, 2WD . . . . . . . . .$6,995 '03 Ford Ranger XLT, 4dr, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '03 Mercury Sable GS, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 '03 Mercury Grand Marquis GS, loaded! . . . . . . . .$7,995 '02 Mitsubishi Diamante, 4dr, loaded . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '02 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport, 4dr, auto, air . . . . .$5,995 '02 Saturn, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '01 Dodge Grand Caravan, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '01 Pontiac Grand Am, 2dr, 4cyl, 5spd . . . . . . . . . $5,995 '01 Pontiac Grand AM, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '01 GMC Sonoma X-Cab, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,995 '01 Dodge 1/2T, short, 2wd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '00 Ford Escort, 4 dr, auto,air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '00 Ford Mustang, 5spd, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD . .$5,995 '00 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, loaded . . . . . . . . . SOLD . .$5,995 '00 Ford Ranger, 4cyl, 5spd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '00 VW Jetta GLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '00 Ford Ranger, 4dr, 4x4, blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '99 GMC Yukon, 4dr, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 '99 GMC Jimmy, 4dr, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '99 Dodge 1500 Cargo Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '99 Toyota Camry, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '99 Honda CVR, 4dr, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 '99 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, loaded . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '98 Volvo Wagon XC, AWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 '98 Ford Taurus 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,495 '98 Subaru Outback Wagon, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '97 Honda Accord LX, 4dr, 5spd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '97 Chevy Tahoe, 4dr, 1 owner, 2wd . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '96 Chevy S-10 Blazer, 4dr, 4x4, nice . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '96 Honda Civic EX, 4dr, auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '95 Dodge Dakota Club Cab, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '95 Chevy 1/2T 4x4, 5spd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,995 '94 Mercury Sable, 4dr, auto, air . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,995 '94 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, Concourse, loaded . . .$3,995 '94 Chevy Suburban, 3 seats, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '94 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr, auto, air . . . . .$2,995 '94 Ford F-150 Supercab, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,995 '93 Ford Explorer, 2dr, 4x4, 5spd . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,495 '92 Buick Road Master, 350 V8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,995 '91 Lincoln Towncar, loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,995

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MOTOR HOMES 2007 Winnebago Tour 40TD Well-maintained diesel pusher in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Freightliner Evolution chassis, Cummins 400-hp engine. Two slides-outs, hydraulic auto leveling system. Full body paint. Kitchen: Solid-surface countertops, 30” microwave/ convection oven, 4door refrigerator/ freezer with icemaker, range with three gas burners. Living Room: Dinette, Leather Euro chair with ottoman, leather RestEasy dual control couch that reclines into full bed, in-motion satellite tv system, 30” tv and DVD player. Bedroom: Sleep Number queen bed, ceiling fan, stereo system, Splendide washer/ dryer, Large closet and cedar-lined storage chest. Smoke-free, pet-free. $173,500 OBO 858-603-7897

I Buy Hondas/Acuras/ Toyotas/Lexus & All Other Japanese Cars & Trucks.

Nice Or Ugly, Running Or Not. Also buying VWs too!

327-0300

CULVER’S FOREIGN CAR SERVICE INC. AND SALES See us for your ser v i c e n e e d s and used vehicle inspections WE BUY SUBARUS, SAABS AND TOYOTAS FOR RECONDITIONING AND RESALE 2302 McDonald 721- 5857 Proudly SERVICING MISSOULA SINCE 1978

Public Notices MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Missoula County Department of Public Works until 10:00 A.M., Monday July 27, at which time bids will be opened and read for the purpose of purchasing one (1) 36 x 80 Portable Radial Stacking Conveyor. Specifications and bid procedures can be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808 Telephone Number (406) 258-4753. Proposals must be accompanied by security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract and in the form specified in MCA 18-1-203, for example: Cash, cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft, any of which must be drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the state of Montana or a banking association incorporated under the Laws of Montana; or a bid bond or bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the state of Montana. THE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE QUALIFIED BIDDER WHOSE BID PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. Proposals shall be sealed and marked “Proposals for Radial Stacker Purchase” and addressed to: Missoula County Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808 MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT INVITATION TO BIDDERS BIDS will be received by Larchmont Golf Course until August 14, 2009 at 12:00 pm; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud at 12:01 pm on August 14, 2009. Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Bill Galiher, Larchmont Golf

Public Notices

Public Notices

Course, 3200 Fort Missoula Rd., Missoula, Montana 59804. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “Proposals for Larchmont Golf Course Irrigation System Improvements” and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, his or her address, and his or her license number. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to: Larchmont Golf Course, 3200 Fort Missoula Rd., Missoula, Montana 59804.

All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided with the Contract Documents.

Contract documents may be secured from the project architect: The Land Group, Inc. at 462 E. Shore Dr, Eagle, Idaho 83616. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form is required. The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within seven days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contact cannot be awarded with the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER. Each bidder will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications, including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done. The OWNER shall provide to BIDDERS prior to BIDDING, all information that is pertinent to the project being BID. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the project. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER, or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him or her from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. Each BID must be accompanied by a BID guarantee bond payable to the OWNER for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will return the bonds of all except the three lowest responsible BIDDERS. When the contact is executed the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. The BID BOND of the successful BIDDER will be retained until the PAYMENT BOND and the PERFORMANCE BOND have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND. No oral interpretations will be made to any BIDDER as to the meaning of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or any part thereof. Every request for such an interpretation shall be made in writing to the Architect. Any inquiry received ten (10) or more days prior to the date fixed for opening of BIDS will be given consideration.

Every interpretation made to a BIDDER will be in the form of an ADDENDUM to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and when issued, will be on file in the office of the OWNER and the office of the ARCHITECT at least four (4) days before BIDS are opened. In addition, all ADDENDA will be mailed to each person holding CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, but it shall be the BIDDER’S responsibility to make inquiry as to the ADDENDA issued. All such ADDENDA shall become part of the CONTRACT and all BIDDERS shall be bound by such ADDENDA. It shall be the responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain such ADDENDA prior to submitting his or her proposal. A PERFORMANCE BOND and a PAYMENT BOND, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price (with a corporate surety approved by the GRANTEE) will be required to ensure faithful performance of the contract.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS or PAYMENT BONDS and PERFORMANCE BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney. The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the CONTRACT and obtain the PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary contract and BOND forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the CONTRACT, the OWNER may at his or her option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID BOND accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the GRANTEE. Within ten (10) days of receipt of acceptable PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND and CONTRACT signed by the Party to whom the CONTRACT was awarded, the OWNER shall sign the CONTRACT and return to such party an executed duplicate of the CONTRACT. Should the OWNER not execute the CONTRACT within such period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his or her signed CONTRACT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED is scheduled for September 14, 2009. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION is scheduled for December 31, 2009. Should construction be interrupted by the OWNER and or weather, a time extension agreed upon by OWNER and CONTRACTOR may be granted. The OWNER may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the GRANTEE may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein. A

conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible BIDDER. All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities have jurisdiction over construction of the project throughout the term of the CONTRACT. Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation to his or her BID. The OWNER reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the proposal which best serves the interest of the OWNER. The ARCHITECT is: Greg Baer, Irrigation Consultant, The Land Group, Inc. 462 E. Shore Dr. Eagle, Idaho 83616 Ph. (208) 939-4041 Fax. (208) 939-4445 The OWNER is: Larchmont Golf Course 3200 W. Fort Missoula Rd Missoula, Montana 59804 Ph. (406) 721-4416 Fax. (406) 721-4435

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold budget hearings on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010. The PRELIMINARY budget hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at approximately 2:30 p.m., following the regularly scheduled Public Meeting, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex. The FINAL budget hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at approximately 3:00 p.m., following the regularly scheduled Public Meeting, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF THE FINAL BUDGET HEARING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED TAXABLE VALUES FROM THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. The Commissioners will meet to Fix the Final Budget and make appropriations on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearings and be heard for or against the proposed budget. PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED TAXABLE VALUES FROM THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. The proposed budget is open for inspection in the Missoula County Commissioners’ Office. For further information, contact Andrew V. Czorny, Chief Financial Officer, at the Missoula County Courthouse, 258-4919, or by e-mail at Aczorny@co.missoula.mt.us BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: /s/ Bill Carey, Chairman ATTEST: Vickie M. Zeier, Missoula County Clerk By, /s/ Kathleen Milam, Deputy, Clerk & Recorder MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed with the County Commissioners requesting to abandon that certain county road specifically described as: A Public Road per Plat Book 1, located in the South one-half of the Southwest onequarter of Section 11, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Missoula County, Montana in Tract b17 of Certificate of Survey No. 1218.

From the Bitterroot to Bannack Road shown in Commissioner’s Journal A2 at Pages 100 and 101 to the common boundary of Tract b17 of Certificate of Survey No. 1812 and Tract L-1A of Certificate of Survey No 6107. This Petition is filed pursuant to MCA 7-14-2601. The portion of said Public Road per Plat Book 1 which the petitioners request to be abandoned is shown on the attached copy of Certificate of Survey No 6107 named “EXHIBIT A” and by this reference made a part hereof. In support of this petition, the petitioners state: 1) As shown on the attached “EXHIBIT A” (C. O. S. No. 6107) the portion of said Public Road per Plat Book 1 which the petitioners request to be abandoned is located on Tract b17 of Certificate of Survey No. 1218. 2) Southwest one-quarter of Section 11, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, Principal the Public Road per Plat Book 1, was located in the South one-half of the Meridian, Missoula County, Montana.

There is no physical evidence that the Public Road ever existed in this location. 3) All other portions of said Public Road per Plat Book 1 were abandoned by Commissioner’s Resolution 2008-097 on July 16, 2008. 4) The Board of County Commissioners found the above referenced abandonment to be in the public interest for the following reason: “1. There is no need for the right-of-way” (For more information, please see the petition on file in the Clerk & Recording Office at 200 West Broadway, 2nd floor.) The abandonment of this county road is necessary and advantageous for the following reasons: 1) The Public Road per Plat Book 1, was located in the South one-half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 11, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Missoula County, Montana. There is no physical evidence that the Public Road ever existed in this location. 2) All other portions of said Public Road per Plat Book 1 were abandoned by Commissioner’s Resolution 2008-097 on July 16, 2008. 3) The Board of County Commissioners found the above referenced abandonment to be in the public interest for the following reason: “1. There is no need for the right-of-way” 4) The portion of the road that this petition requests to be abandoned does not provide exclusive access to any public or private land. A PUBLIC HEARING on the above requested abandonment will be held before the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on July 29, 2009 at 1:30 P.M., Room 201, Missoula County Courthouse.

Interested parties are requested to be present at that time to be heard for or against the granting of this petition. Written protest will be accepted by the Commissioners’ Office, Room 204, Missoula County Courthouse, prior to the hearing date. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier, Clerk & Recorder /Treasurer By Kim Cox Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. Broadway St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 258-3241. Date: July 2, 2009

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construction of an eight (8) foot wide paved pathway along the south side of Mullan Road between Flynn Land and Cote Lane in Missoula County, Montana. The trail is to be constructed wholly within the existing Mullan Road right of way and no utility relocation is being considered at this time as the right of way is wide enough to accommodate the existing utilities and the proposed trail. Background: The Mullan Road Trail is a project that is to be funded by ARRA funds and is subject to all restrictions therein. It is the consultant’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with these restrictions, deadlines and requirements prior to submitting Proposals for this project. This trail will provide recreation and a safe alternative means of transportation for the residents along Mullan Road between Flynn and Cote Lanes. Pre-Submittal Meeting: Interested and qualified firms are invited to an informational meeting at 10:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Public Works conference room at 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808. Tours of the project area may be arranged by contacting County

Engineer, Tim Elsea at 406-258-3773 or by e-mail at telsea@co.missoula.mt.us.

Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to William L. Davidson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, 1853 Frey Lane, Missoula, Montana 59808, or filed with the clerk of the above-entitled court. DATED this 29th day of June, 2009. /s/ William L. Davidson, Personal Representative

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 Francis M. O’Connell, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 30th day of June, 2009. /s/ Francis M. O’Connell, Personal Representative

Cederberg, as Successor Trustee, to commence such sale proceedings. Those with an interest in the property and who appear from the public record to be entitled to notification of these proceedings are: Occupants 843 Emma Court Missoula MT 59802 Cynthia L. Riggleman 843 Emma Court Missoula MT 59802 Cynthia L. Riggleman 10895 Fred Lane Missoula MT 59808 Successor Trustee is unaware of any party in possession or claiming right to possession of the subject property other than those persons noticed herein. DATED this 18th day of May, 2009. /s/ Dan G. Cederberg, Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA: ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 18th day of May, 2009, by Dan G. Cederberg, Successor Trustee. (Notarial Seal) /s/ Susan Marshall Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: Missoula, Montana My commission expires 17 March 2011

Public Notices MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Robert L. Deschamps III Dept. No. 2 Case No. DV-09-780. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE In the Matter of the Name Change of Robert Allen Wandler, Petitioner. This is a notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Robert Allen Wandler to Robert Allen Barnhouse. The hearing will be on August 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County, Montana. /s/ Christopher W. Froines, Geiszler & Froines, PC, 619 Southwest Higgins, Suite K., Missoula, MT 59803

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR Professional Engineering Services for Project Design and Construction Engineering for the Mullan Rd Bike/Ped Path - MSLACO from Flynn Lane to Cote Lane. Missoula County Public Works, ARRA 8123(1), UPN 6999 Missoula County has received notice from the Montana Department of Transportation to Begin the Consultant Selection Process to design a bike/ped path along Mullan Road in Missoula County, Montana. Notice to Engineering Consultants: Notice is hereby given that Missoula County Public Works will receive written Qualifications and Proposals for Engineering consultant services for the Mullan Road Rd Bike/Ped Path from Flynn Lane to Cote Lane. Proposals are to be submitted to: Missoula County Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808 and must be postmarked by 5 pm on July 31, 2009. This project will include project design and engineering and construction engineering for the

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Claims must either be mailed to Joan Alexis Harrington, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 9th day of July, 2009. /s/ Joan Alexis Harrington, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Robert L. Deschamps III Presiding. Dept.

No. 2 Cause No. DP-09-123 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF RODNEY JACOB LOUDON, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Elizabeth Mary Jo Loudon, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, P.L.L.P., PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 8th day of July, 2009. /s/ Elizabeth Mary Jo Loudon, Personal Representative NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to §71-1-301, et seq. of the Montana Code Annotated, the undersigned hereby gives notice of a trustee’s sale to be held on the 29th day of September, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock p.m, on the steps of the Courthouse of Missoula County located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, of the following described real property located in Missoula County, Montana: The following described premises in Missoula County, Montana, to-wit: Lot 17 of Emma Court, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Subject to: Provisions, conditions, easements and special assessments of the Missoula Valley Water Quality District; An Easement shown on plat; Provisions contained in a document entitled Declaration of Protective Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and road Maintenance Agreement for Emma Court Subdivision in Book 419 at Page 681 Micro Records; Assessments, if any, of a Homeowner’s Association as provided for in Declaration of Protective Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and Road Maintenance Agreement for Emma Court Subdivision in Book 419 at Page 681 Micro Records; Continuing rights of utility companies to any utility lines or systems now installed in the vacated street and/or alley and access to same for maintenance; Conditions or Restrictions set forth on plat; Conditions set forth in Certificate of Subdivision plat approval, filed as file no.

2698, records of Missoula County, Montana. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 3234305. Cynthia L. Riggleman, as Grantor, conveyed the above- described real property, and the improvements situated thereon, if any, to I.R.E. Processing, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Beneficial Montana Inc., d/b/a Beneficial Mortgage Co., a Delaware corporation authorized to do business in Montana, who was designated as Beneficiary in a Deed of Trust dated July 22, 2004 and recorded on July 27, 2004 as Document No. 200421073 and put of record in Book 738 at Page 1651 of the official records of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). Dan G. Cederberg, a licensed Montana attorney, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee dated April 20, 2009, and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

Cynthia L. Riggleman has defaulted in the performance of the said Deed of Trust and associated Loan Repayment and Security Agreement by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $910.97 for the month of November, 2008, 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.

As of April 15, 1009, the sum of $4,848.45 is past due. As of April 15, 2009, the principal balance due was the sum of $119,666.07 principal, plus $7,018.66 accrued interest, with interest continuing to accrue on the principal at the contract rate set out in the Loan Repayment and Security Agreement, which is currently 7.98% per annum, and other fees and expenses that may be advanced. The Beneficiary may disburse any amounts as may be required to protect Beneficiary’s interest. If Beneficiary elects to make such disbursements, sums paid shall become additional indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust. In accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust and Loan Repayment and Security Agreement, the Beneficiary has elected to accelerate the full remaining balance due under the terms of the Deed of Trust and Loan Repayment and Security Agreement and has elected to sell the interest of Cynthia L. Riggleman, the original Grantor, her successors and assigns, in and to the aforedescribed property, subject to all easements, restrictions, encumbrances or covenants existing of record or evident on the property at the time of sale to satisfy the remaining obligation owed. Beneficiary has directed Dan G.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 11/17/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200530907, Book 764, Page 891, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Michele D. Peasley, a married man, as sole and Separate property was Grantor, New Century Mortgage Corporation was Beneficiary and Title Services was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Title Services as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 4 in Block 1 of Alff Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Book 4 of Plats at Page 49. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-NC2. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 29, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $146,548.52. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $136,088.28, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale.

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

The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7777.28990) 1002.124551-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/17/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200612400, Bk 775, Pg 363, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which John M. Brazier III a married man as his sole and separate estate was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee.

The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract A8-1 of Certificate of Survey No. 2534 located in the Southwest onequarter of Section 10, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to E*Trade Bank. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 12/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 10, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $589,270.93. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $565,000.00, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the

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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 October 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale.

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

The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.04078) 1002.125866-FEI

default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 12/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 2, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $126,662.59. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $121,883.64, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.03253) 1002.124997-FEI

Instrument No. 200421823, Bk 737, Pg 257, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which John P. McDonald was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for American Home Mortgage was Beneficiary and Stewart Title Insurance Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Stewart Title Insurance Company as Successor Trustee.

The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract D of Thibodeau and Poitras Tract Amending Block 1, a platted subdivision located in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 2009006025, Bk 835, Pg 859, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Chase Home Finance LLC. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 09/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 5, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $271,436.62. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $256,368.12, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7037.18626) 1002.125082-FEI

and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.04463) 1002.126531-FEI

plus accruing interest at the rate of $39.71 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.

Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.

Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the 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 expensed 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.

Dated: 04/28/2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 586021097 State of North Dakota County of Stark On 04/28/2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013. ASAP# 3169748 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009

trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. Dated: 05/05/2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 State of North Dakota County of Stark On 05/05/2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Miranda Marx Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 05/05/2015. ASAP# 3172968 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009, 07/30/2009

REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 70 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, COUNTRY HOMES ADDITION NO. 2; PARCEL ID NUMBER: 823782. Joseph B Halldorson, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Insurance Company of Montana, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Wachovia Bank of Delaware, National Association, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust, dated May 21, 2002 and recorded June 3, 2002 as document number 200215696, BK 682, Pg 1992. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc.. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,178.76, beginning January 15, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of April 24, 2009 is $119,117.84 principal, interest at the rate of 8.5600% now totaling $5,271.50, late charges in the amount of $153.31, escrow advances of $-336.78, and other fees and expenses advanced of $7.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $27.94 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. 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: May 15, 2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA County of Stark On May 15, 2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 ASAP# 3191759 07/23/2009, 07/30/2009, 08/06/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/26/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200512952, Bk 753, Pg 896, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which John H. Hill was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel I: The Southeast 7 feet of Lot 16, all of Lots 17 and 18 in Block K of C.P. Higgins Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Recording Reference: Book 440 Page 2175 Micro Records. Parcel II: Lots 19 and 20 in Block K of C.P. Higgins Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 02/01/09 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 2, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $534,329.48. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $517,950.39, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale.

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

The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.03814) 1002.125062-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 04/04/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200508130, Bk 750, Pg 763, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Marielle M. Kitch, a single woman was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Group One Lending was Beneficiary and Insured Titles was Trustee.

First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lots 2 and 3 in Block 7 of West Riverside Addition No. 1, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/26/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200702634, Book 791, Page 655, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Mark W. Knight and Laura A. Knight, husband and wife was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Home123 Corporation was Beneficiary and First American Title Insurance Company was Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 55-B of Snider Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200807848, Bk. 816, Pg. 1024, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Deutsche Alt-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AR3.

Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 01/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 3, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $707,837.61. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $599,322.54, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7777.26264) 1002.97599-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 08/02/04, recorded as

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 08/19/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200521653, Bk 758, Pg 830, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Domenic R. Sette, Jr. was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee.

The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 3, Block 3, of El Mar Estates Phase 4, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2005-3. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 02/01/09 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of June 19, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $187,605.35. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $180,613.60, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on October 27, 2009 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

Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 09 0087134 Title Order No. 090451181 THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 11/12/2009, at the hour of 11:00 AM sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee, at the following place: On the front steps to the County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT.. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which ANTHONY M CERASANI, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/06/2006 and recorded 12/12/2006, in document No. 200631786 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 788 at Page Number 1055 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows; LOT 12 OF BEYER MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 12676 CONESTOGA. WAY, LOLO, MT 59847 The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 03/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $387,000.00 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.375% per annum from 02/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.

Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.

Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. Dated: 07/08/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 ASAP# 3164791 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on 09/08/2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 43, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 5236 Amber & Erik Armitage, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Co. of MT, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Montana First Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated 05/22/2007, and Recorded 05/29/2007 at 12:19 o’clock p.m., in Book 798, Page 184, under Document No. 200713098. The beneficial interest is currently held by PHH Mortgage Corporation. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. A default has occurred in the performance of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,562.44, beginning October 1, 2008, 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 05/27/2009 is $203,410.55 principal, interest at the rate of 7.125% now totaling $8,139.89, late charges in the amount of $416.28, escrow advances of $499.03, and other fees and expenses advanced of $68.50,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 14, 2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 1 OF BLUE MOUNTAIN VIEW NO. 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF David P. Rodli and Penny S. Rodli, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to GOR-KIN Enterprises dab Alternative Mortgage Source, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 29, 1995 and recorded April 3, 1995 at 11:05 o’clock A.M. in Book 438, Page 78, as Document No. 9505939. The beneficial interest is currently held by The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, f/k/a JP Morgan Chase Bank , as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2002, among Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Litton Loan Servicing LP and JP Morgan Chase Bank Salomon Mortgage Loan Trust, C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2002-CB3 without recourse. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,085.60, beginning September 1, 2008, 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 May 13, 2009 is $100,074.83 principal, interest at the rate of 10.875% now totaling $8549.99, late charges in the amount of $207.38, escrow advances of $5,590.59, suspense balance of $0.00 and other fees and expenses advanced of $308.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.82 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.

The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the 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 expensed 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 14, 2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, TO WIT: TRACT 9A OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1836, RECORDS OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, THE SAME BEING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T14N, R19W, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 5816941; SOURCE OF TITLE IS COOK 357, PAGE 1289 (RECORDED 07/20/92) Craig Foust & Orawanda Foust, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to United General Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated November 15, 2006 and Recorded September 1, 2007 in Book 792, Page 1145 as Document No. 200704870. The beneficial interest is currently held by Arch Bay Holdings LLC -Series 2008. Charles J. Peterson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $2578.06, beginning February 1, 2007, 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 May 15, 2009 is $311,839.94 principal, interest at the rate of 10.125% now totaling $69,499.77, late charges in the amount of $ 1307.18, escrow advances of $ 12,985.30, other fees and expenses advanced of $8119.24, plus accruing interest at the rate of $85.34 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.

The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

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: May 6, 2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA County of Stark On May 6, 2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 ASAP# 3177681 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009, 07/30/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 22, 2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA AND STATE OF MONTANA AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 11-151993 AND RECORDED 11-24-1993 IN BOOK 398 ON PAGE 1584 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE AND

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will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owning delinquent storage rent for the following units: 48, 101, 153, 190, 211, 254, 301, 336, 440, 508, and 523. Units contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds & other misc household goods including office furniture, desks, baby strollers, car storage carrier, office phone system, boxes & boxes of old rare book collections, file cabinets, TV & stereos. These units may be viewed starting Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by appt only by calling 251-8600. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59803 prior to Thursday, July 30, 2009, 4:00 P.M. Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale. All sales are final.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 22, 2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 29 of Car Line Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Albert D Sharbono and Deanna M Sharbono, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Mark E Noennig, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2007 and recorded on February 1, 2007 in Book 791, page 716, under Document No 200702695. The beneficial interest is currently held by Saxon Mortgage Services Inc.. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,031.85, beginning October 1, 2008, 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 May 5, 2009 is $155,171.20 principal, interest at the rate of 7.5% now totaling $7,886.10, late charges in the amount of $412.72, escrow advances of $3,029.00, suspense balance of $-51.59 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,060.25, plus accruing interest at the rate of $31.88 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.

The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, whereis basis. 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: May 15, 2009 Charles J. Paterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA County of Stark On MAY 15, 2009, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Nicole Schafer Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 3/28/11 ASAP# 3191765 07/23/2009, 07/30/2009, 08/06/2009

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, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. 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: May 15, 2009 Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA County of Stark On May 15, 2009, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Charles J. Peterson, 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. Teri Lynn Steokler Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 09/22/2012 ASAP# 3191755 07/30/2009, 08/06/2009, 08/13/2009

($5,433.51) at the rate of 8.75% per annum, and per diem interest accruing in the amount of $38.50 per day. Real estate taxes for the first half of 2008 were due December 1, 2008, and as of March 31, 2009 the principal and penalty amount of Two thousand four hundred eighty-seven and 67/100 Dollars ($2,487.67) was due. The second half taxes in the amount of $2,348.19 will be due on May 31, 2009, and prior to the Trustee’s Sale on August 4, 2009. Interest on taxes due is accruing at 10% per annum.

Other charges include all costs, expenses, and attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. 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 in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the tenth (10) 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. DATED this 26 day of March, 2009 /s/ Dennis E. Lind Successor Trustee Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, PC 201 West Main Street, Suite 201 Missoula, Montana 59802 STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Missoula) On this 26th day of March, 2009, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Dennis E. Lind, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity as Trustee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written. /s/ Janet Haney Notary Public for the State of Montana.

(Printed Name) Janet Haney (SEAL) Residing at Missoula, Montana. My commission expires: 9-1-2010

fied. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit information as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the Bidder’s qualifications. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which bid is, in the District’s judgment, the lowest responsible bid. The District also reserves the right to secure pipe and materials that is not the lowest bid, if in the District’s opinion, other evaluation factors favor pipe and material with a higher bid.

The District also reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities, or minor deviations in any bid and to delete certain items listed in the bid. A detailed listing of pipe, material and contractual specifications are described in the Procurement Project Manual. Published this 16th day of July, 2009. John Crowley, Manager Bitter Root Irrigation District 1182 Lazy J. Lane Corvallis, MT 59828

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on September 22, 2009, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: The South 60 feet of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 22 of LOW’S ADDITION, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof Travis R. Jakeway, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated August 31, 2005 and recorded September 9, 2005 at 4:12 o’clock P.M. in Book 759, Page 1334, as Document No. 200523727. The beneficial interest is currently held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $921.92, beginning April 1, 2008, 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 May 14, 2009 is $119,000.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.5% now totaling $6,097.90, late charges in the amount of $322.30, suspense balance of $-750.43 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,337.72, plus accruing interest at the rate of $21.49 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COIUNTY, Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-09-121 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILMA O’GARA, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Joseph V. Dulac, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 30th day of June, 2009. /s/ Joseph V. Dulac, Personal Representative NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE on August 4, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, Montana 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A tract of land situated in the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 25, Township 15 North, Range 22 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana, particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point that is on the North side and on the North right-of-way line of the Montana State Highway as the same is now constructed and maintained across and through Section 25, Township 15 North, Range 22 West, said point of beginning being South 1556.3 feet and South 71º51´ East, a distance of 2250 feet from the Section corner common to Sections 24, 23, 26, and 25, Township 15 North, Range 22 West, thence North 18º09´ East, a distance of 145.2 feet, thence South 71º51´ East and parallel to the North right-of-way line of said highway a distance of 300.0 feet, thence South 18º09´ West a distance of 145.2 feet, thence North 71º51´ West and along said right-of-way line a distance of 300.0 feet to the place of beginning.

EXCEPTING from the above-described land that portion conveyed by Deed recorded in Book 40 of Micro Records, Page 826, being Deed Exhibit No. 2929, records of Missoula County, Montana. Recording reference in Book 373 at Page 1529 Micro Records. Parrott Town Enterprises, Inc, a Montana corporation, as Grantor conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, Missoula, Montana, as Trustee, to secure an obligation to Herbst, LLP as Beneficiary by Montana Trust Indenture dated October 4, 2001, and recorded October 5, 2001, at Book 669, at Page 41, in the office of the Clerk and recorder, Missoula County, Missoula, Montana. Sayler Nelson, L.L.P., is the successor in interest to Parrott Town Enterprises, Inc. Roger and Renee Herbst are the successors in interest to Herbst, LLP. Dennis E. Lind is the Successor Trustee, dated March 18, 2009, and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Missoula, Montana.

Kevin Joseph Amaro is the assignee of Sayler Nelson, L.L.P.’s interest. The default for which this foreclosure is made is the failure of the above-named Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns, to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $2,535.61 for the months of December 2008, January, February, and March 2009 and each subsequent month until paid.

Principal amount owing is One Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and 60/100 Dollars ($160,760.60) together with interest accrued through March 31, 2009 in the amount Five Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Three and 51/100 Dollars

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of Siphon 1 piping, as described in the Procurement Project Manual, will be received by the BITTER ROOT IRRIGATION DISTRICT, MONTANA at the office of the District Manager, 1182 Lazy J. Lane, Corvallis, Montana, 59828, until 3:00 P.M. local time on July 31, 2009, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Late bids will be returned unopened. Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. The envelope shall be clearly marked as follows: “BID PROPOSAL” “PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SIPHON 1 PIPING” “BITTER ROOT IRRIGATION DISTRICT” This project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items: 1.)

Purchase and delivery of approximately 600 LF of 72 ” steel pipe; 2.) Purchase and delivery of approximately 100 LF of 68” steel pipe; 3.) Purchase and delivery of approximately 100 LF of 62” steel pipe; 4.)

Purchase and delivery of 62-72” steel pipe fittings; The Procurement Project Manual (Contract Documents) may be purchased from the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 3011 Palmer Street, Missoula, MT, telephone 406 542 8880. The cost is $50 each, including delivery by US Postal Service mail or United Parcel Service (UPS) ground service. Payment of an additional $20 is required for express mail. After award of the contract, the successful Bidder will be furnished five Procurement Project Manuals free of charge. The Procurement Project Manual may be examined at the following locations: Bitter Root Irrigation District, 1182 Lazy J. Lane, Corvallis, Montana 59828, and the offices of the consulting engineer, Morrison-Maierle, Inc., at: 3011 Palmer Street, Missoula, MT; or at plan exchanges in Great Falls, Billings, Dodge-Scan-Boise, Kalispell, Missoula, and Montana Contractors Association, Helena. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Bitter Root Irrigation District, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. The successful BIDDER shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

Workmen’s Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Transportation insurance and insurance certificates shall be provided by the successful Bidder. Information, as required in Section 00200 Instructions to Bidders, Article 4, shall be submitted with the bid for review and evaluation by the Engineer and Owner. Bids shall include transport insurance for delivery. Installation is not part of the work and shall not be included in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the bid opening date. Before a contract will be awarded, the District will conduct investigations to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of material speci-

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Homes for Sale 1216 S. 5th W. $218,500 KD Dickinson – Portico Real Estate – (406) 240-5227 1333 Toole #C-13 $128,000 2bed/2bath newer condo close to downtown. KD Dickinson – Portico Real Estate – (406) 240-5227 1400 Burns St 1,2 & bedrooms $99,500-$159,500. Affordable, brand new condos! Open House MF 11-1 KD Dickinson – Portico Real Estate – (406) 240-5227 2BD home, 2.9 acres near Hamilton. Large garage, open floorplan, laundry/mudroom, peaceful setting. $210,000. Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406-207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net 3 Bed / 2 Bath in Potomac area.

Covered deck, fenced acreage and great views. $264, 900. MLS# 902389. Janet 532-7903 or Robin 240-6503 Windermere RE. Text:44133 Message:12592 for pics 3 Bed/2 Bath in Stevensville. Nice Bitterroot home with great views from back deck. Low maintenance vinyl siding, large double car garage.$259,000 MLS# 902482 Janet 532-7903 or Robin 2406503 Windermere RE. Text:44133 Message:12890 for pics 35 acres in 3 tracts, creek frontage, springs, access to several cabin sites, remote, off the grid in the Garnet mountains 75 miles east of Missoula, $120,000. More lots available from $27,500 to $45,000. Montana International Realty 406-883-6700 3BD/2BD home, vaulted ceilings, two-car garage, large patio. Private ponds, 45 minutes from Missoula. $240,000. Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406-207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net

CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

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4 BD/2BA home, ready-to-finish basement.

17-foot ceilings, office/den, master suite, 2-car garage. 44 Ranch, $297,000! Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net

Newly remodeled 2BD Clark Fork Riverfront retreat! Open floorplan, large deck, hardwood floors. $275,000. Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406-207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net

UPDATED POTOMAC AREA HOME ON 16.5 ACRES. 3 Bdr/2 Bath, Open floor plan, deck and covered porch, very private and quiet, $249,999. Prudential Montana. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or view photos and virtual tours at...

4,800 SQ FT EXECUTIVE HOME ON 1 ACRE. 5 Bdr/3 Bath, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, large family room, deck with hot tub and great views. $424,000.

Prudential Montana. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or view photos and virtual tours at...

www.mindypalmer.com 4BD home, 39.5 acres. Certainteed siding, radiant heat, fireplace, wildlife, gravel pit! $824,900 Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net 5 bdrm, 2 baths, centrally located with hardwood floors, large yard, garage & 2 fireplaces. $265,000 MLS 809246 Windermere RE Janet 532-7903 or Robin 240-6503 Text:44133 Message:12596 for pics 921 S 4th St W. $239,500 McCormick Park - 2bed/1bath & bonus room, classy upgrades, dble garage KD Dickinson – Portico Real Estate – (406) 240-5227 A Career in Real Estate with Access Realty, we offer training, great commission splite and support. 406-5443098 www.AccessRealty.net BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WINDSOR PARK HOME. 3 Bdr/2 Bath, double garage, hardwood floors, fenced yard, unfinished basement, and more. $215,900.

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www.mindypalmer.com Classic U-area home 3 bd plus 2 bd in basement apt., hardwood floors, 1940’s character, garden, fireplace. $380,000. 308 North Ave. E. Call John at 5469402.

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Price reduced: $185,900 - 2 story in a cul de sac, central neighborhood with large yards, raised beds and 2 car garage. Priscilla @ Pru Missoula 370.7689 REDUCED PRICE! 3bdrm, 1 bath, single garage. Fenced yard and covered front porch. Newly remodeled.

MLS# 808575 $84,900 Janet 5327903 or Robin 240-6503 Windermere RE. Text:44133 Message:18883 for pics UNIVERSITY DISTRICT 1/2 BLOCK FROM UM CAMPUS. 2 Bdr/1 Bath, off-street parking, hardwood floors, fenced yard, built-ins, fireplace, and more. $228,500.

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Upper West Rattlesnake 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Fully remodeled bath & kitchen. Large fenced yard. $324,000. 531-5582 Lara@lambros.com Well-maintained 3BD house, 45 minutes from Missoula, hardwood floors, storage shed, updated appliances. $125,000 Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406-2071185. www.AccessRealty.net

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REDUCED Beautiful 20 Acre parcel with meadow and views. Financing available OAC with 10 % down.

Make offer. $159,900. MLS# 900454. Janet 532-7903 or Robin 240-6503 riceteam@ windermere.com.

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www.mindypalmer.com UPDATED ALBERTON AREA HOME ON 3 ACRES. 3 Bdr/2.5 Bath, Beautifully updated, great floor plan, mountain and valley views. $295,000. Prudential Montana. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or view photos and virtual tours at...

Homes for Sale

Missoula • 549-3353 | Hamilton • 363-4450

Jodie L Hooker REALTOR®, QSC®, GRI®, ABR® 239-7588 • Jodie@GreaterMontanaRE.com MissoulaMultiFamily.com Specializing in: Multi-Famliy Properties

LOW Down Payment. Call NOW! 1800-446-1328 GORGEOUS FLORENCE AREA HOME ON 2 ACRES. 4 Bdr/3 Bath, great views inside and out, large deck, outdoor sauna, and more. $295,000.Prudential Montana. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or view photos and virtual tours at...

www.mindypalmer.com GORGEOUS LOLO AREA HOME. 4 Bdr/3 Bath, double garage, hardwood and tile flooring, crown moldings, decks and patios, and much more. $234,900. Prudential Montana.

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www.mindypalmer.com GREAT DOWTOWN MISSOULA LOCATION. 3 Bdr/2 Bath, Double Garage, High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Built-Ins, Walk to Downtown. $349,900.

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www.mindypalmer.com HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM HOME ON PETTY CREEK. 3 Bdr/2.5 Bath, 3.3 Acres, guest quarters, heated double garage, $695,000. Prudential Montana.

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Janet Rice 532-7903 Robin Rice 240-6503 riceteam@windermere.com www.missoulahomesonline.com • 20 acres in Blackfoot Valley • Beautiful fenced pasture land • Great recreation area • Trees and seasonal stream • $149,900 • MLS#905366 Text:44133 Message: 12589 for pics

• 10.5 acres with irrigation rights • New log home with rock fireplace • 24 x 36 3 stall barn with tack room • Views of Mission Mountains • $425,000 • MLS#905429 Text:44133 Message: 12887 for pics

• 2622 Grassland, Missoula • 3 bed / 3 bath / 2 car garage • 3500 sq ft on 1/2 acre + • Oversized garage w/room for storage • $339,900 • MLS#905462 Text:44133 Message: 12881 for pics

• BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! • 2BD/2BA Modular home on 1 acre • 30x36 shop w/ 1BD/1BA living quarters • 62 - 10x15 storage rental units • $489,900 • MLS#905529 Text:44133 Message: 12597 for pics

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Shelly Evans REALTOR®, PSC®, QSC® 544-8570 • Shelly@GreaterMontanaRE.com MissoulaValleyHomes.com Specializing in: 1st Time Homebuyers Carrie A Greer REALTOR®, PSC®, QSC®, ABR® 880-6592 • Carrie@GreaterMontanaRE.com CarrieAGreer.com Specializing in: New Construction

LET US HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR MONTANA DREAM. 11307 Melody Lane Big Flat area 4 bedroom, 3 and one half bath home on more than an acre, end of road very private.

Open floor plan.

ONLY $575,000

Price Reduced $100,000 Nine Mile Creek Frontage 2300 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 10 acres with barn.

Possible split.

A BARGIN AT $270,000

2424 Burlington Totally Remodeled Home New Kitchen, roof, furnace, air conditioning, and rock. End of road privacy w/ shop, newly landscaped, a must see!

ONLY $209,900

Price Reduced O'Brien Creek 2350 Clydesdale One Owner Like New 3bdrm, 2bth home, 24x42 RV Garage plus triple car garage on 2.5 acres.

ONLY $399,900

2 Bath home in the Canyon Creek Village.

Built in 2003 this home has a wonderful floor plan with Master Bedroom on the main floor and an additional 2 bedrooms on the upper level.

Charming covered front porch for enjoying the summer evenings. Home has been very well maintained and is priced to sell quickly. Home qualifies for many programs - human resource silent 2nd,RD, FHA. For a private showing or more information please call Mary Marry 406-544-2125 mmarry@bigsky.net

Nice newer 3 bedroom 2 full bath home on the North side.

Very Close to bike/walking path.

FOR RENT 908 Defoe Approximately 1,100 Sq. Ft. built in 2005. Includes all appliances and washer/dryer. Small unfenced yard. $1,050 a month. Year lease.

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Land for Sale

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Out of Town

Mortgage & Financial

20 Lot Bitterroot Subdivision, 42 acres, views of Bitterroots & Sapphires. Appraised $127,500 each. $864,000 Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406-207-1185 www.AccessRealty.net

Beautiful park-like setting, private trout ponds, nature trail, stunning views. Lots start at $39,000. Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406207-1185. www.RiverRidgeMT.com

800 square foot cabin near hunting, fishing, and skiing in beautiful Haugan, MT. $83,000. Kevin & Monica Ray at Access Realty 406207-1185.

Mountain West Mortgage. Best Mortgage Loan Products. 35 Years experience. John Timmons 406543-8945 Lic #6,7

5 ACRES OF UNZONED LAND ON LOLO CREEK. 320’ of creek frontage, 2 40x60 buildings with 17 storage units and office space, caboose, large shop/commercial building, 2 mobiles, easy Hwy 93 access, $385,000. Prudential Montana. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or view photos and virtual tours at...

FORT BENTON REALTY, LLP. 800406-0946. www.fbrealty.com 1675 Acre Farm/Ranch Near Conrad. $1.2M.

MONTANA LAND FOR SALE. 20 Acres - $29,900. 40 Acres $69,900. 160 Acres - $119,900.

Beautiful views, trees. Variety of animals: elk, deer, antelope, turkeys, and birds. Located in area 410 hunting.

Visit www.WesternSkies Land.com 888-361-3006

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INNIWAY ANGUS RANCH, St. Ignatius, MT. 105 acres, 40 irrigated, house, guest house, barn, shop, excellent condition, great views. Premier Intermountain Properties. 406-2592544 or www.pipmontana.com

Commercial Tanning Salon • $65,000 Excellent history, loyal clientele., great location. Call Loubelle Wissler at Fidelity Real Estate: 543-4412 or 240-0753

www.AccessRealty.net Turn key cabin in the Garnet Mountains, 24.49 acres, off the grid, gated access, spring water, new propane appliances, 9 miles south of Helmville. $140,000.

Montana International Realty 406883-6700

REAL ESTATE LOANS Up to 70% LTV. We specialize in “NonBankable Deals” Hard money lending with a conscience. We also buy Private Notes & Mortgages. Creative Finance & Investments, LLC. 406721-1444; 800-999-4809.

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Commercial

735 Edith, Missoula $244,900 • MLS 905433 Location, charm and pride of ownership characterize this wonderful Slant Street Home. The home sits on a large lot with a fenced backyard, lilacs and native plant garden.

Commercial 1379 Quiet Pines Missoula, MT MLS# 902424 $115,000

Awesome 1 acre lot located minutes from Missoula, the Blackfoot River, Canyon River golf course and hiking trails! Beautiful mature Ponderosa Pines scattered throughout this wonderful property.

Beautiful homes neighbor this lot, in this quiet little culde-sac. Utilities are in, and includes well and septic approval, gas, electric and phone. Bring your builders.

3 Bed/1 Bath

Grant Creek Log home on 26+ private acres $525,000 Borders Lolo National Forest. Ski out your back door, drive 10 minutes to Snowbowl Ski area, or take a hike in 3 different directions in the summer!

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Missoula!The main house is a 3 bd, 2 bath, 3 story log home, with completely renovated bathrooms, newer 3 car open garage with tons of storage built above it and a small guest cabin! www.11815benchrd.com

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