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Vol. 20, No. 43 • Oct. 22–Oct. 29, 2009

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Vol. 20, No. 43 • Oct. 22–Oct. 29, 2009

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

Books: A cover-to-cover look at the Festival of the Book Writers on the Range: A 1930s guidebook still applies today Film: Wondering where the Wild Things went wrong

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nside Cover Story Every year since 1976, Project Censored has spotlighted the most significant news stories that were largely ignored or misrepresented by the mainstream press. The top stories of the past year highlight the same theme Cover illustration by Kou Moua that the project’s director believes triggered the downslide of mainstream media: the overwhelming influence of powerful, profit-driven interests. ..........................................................................................14

News Letters Wilderness, curling and kids............................................................................4 The Week in Review Painkillers, Peschel and Burning Dog.......................................6 Briefs Amtrak derailed, anonymous accounts and paranoid hunters.........................6 Etc. A little blip in the blogosphere .............................................................................7 Up Front Independent endorsements for Missoula City Council ...............................8 Ochenski Lauding Baucus’ health care bill is ludicrous ...........................................10 Writers on the Range A 1930s guidebook offers lessons for today .........................11 Agenda Take Back the Night ......................................................................................12

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Arts & Entertainment Flash in the Pan Putting your garden to bed............................................................19 8 Days a Week Just vote ............................................................................................20 Mountain High Catch a local cyclocross race ...........................................................37 Scope Wiggins’ personal connections illuminate The Shadow Catcher ...................38 Books Cover-to-cover coverage of the Festival of the Book ......................................39 Noise Boat, Po’ Girl, The Devil Makes Three and a Wapikiya Records comp ...........40 Film Wild Things loses Sendak’s spirit.......................................................................41 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films....................................................42

Exclusives Street Talk ....................................................................................................................4 In Other News ...........................................................................................................13 Independent Personals.............................................................................................43 Classifieds ..................................................................................................................44 The Advice Goddess..................................................................................................45 Free Will Astrolog y ...................................................................................................46 Crossword Puzzle......................................................................................................50 This Modern World ...................................................................................................54

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STREET TALK Asked outside Betty’s Divine on the Hip Strip Tuesday afternoon

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Inside Letters Briefs Up Front Ochenski Range Agenda News Quirks

by Alex Sakariassen

This week’s Indy cover story details Project Censorship’s 10 most underreported issues of the year. What story do you feel the mainstream media overlooked?

Follow-up: What are your primary sources for alternative news?

Steve Allison-Bunnell: On the national level, it’s been back to “business as usual” with the banks and the bailout. They haven’t gone back to it all, and the seriousness of it was not widely reported or understood. Blushing: On the local level, it’s the Independent without hesitation. Nationally, I follow the Huffington Post online.

Not quite alternative, but I appreciate that they stick their necks out on issues.

Preston Blakeley: The APF [American Police Force] in Hardin, Montana. I’d expect it to be in every major media outlet when it looks like foreign mercenaries will be working in the country. Topsecret: Cryptome.org. It’s this guy that uses the Freedom of Information Act to find declassified documents.

Jenna Williams: I feel like with the economy and the focus on health care that environmental issues have been pushed to the back burner. Seems people can only focus on one thing at a time. Good reads: I work at Shakespeare and Co., so gauging politically what books are coming in really helps.

Jodi Allison-Bunnell: The recent trend toward localwashing, the big chain stores saying they’re putting out “local” goods. You guys did it and it showed up in the Utne Reader, but that’s it. Web buff: Bob Jaffe’s listserv, 4&20 Blackbirds, the Utne Reader. Sometimes I look at CommonDreams.org, but not as much as I used to.

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Champions of curling

Defining wilderness

I read with interest the article concerning the sport of curling and the new club in Whitefish (see “The mysterious white art,” Oct. 15, 2009). Growing up in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin, where we had a club, I was dismayed upon moving out here to find there was no such animal. My father was the president of the local club and I myself was the “skip” of a junior team while in high school. I have many fine memories of various “bonspiels” back home and truly enjoyed traveling to other clubs in the state to compete. As a child, the sight of tartan clad bagpipers marching up and down the rinks made a huge impression on me.

It’s a truly unique sport and if your only concept of it is the movie Men with Brooms, I strongly suggest checking it out.

Hopefully the day will come when you can talk about the sport of curling with people and they won’t look at you blankly and go, “Huh?” It’s a sport that can be played for a lifetime, so if you’re at all curious about it I encourage you to check it out. To John Hoepfer and others starting a club here in the state, I say all the best of luck and here’s hoping it will take off.

Dave Hall Missoula

In regards to “Peddling protein” (see Oct. 8, 2009), I truly hope that Ethan Smith did not pedal his bike and trailer from the Rattlesnake Wilderness.

Riding bicycles in a wilderness area is illegal and subject to a federal fine.

I’ve noticed repeatedly in articles in the Independent that its staff has no idea what wilderness is and what it is not. “Street Talk” once asked several individuals if they used “wilderness,” and all those questioned obviously had no idea what areas are actually designated as wilderness and what activities are allowed in wilderness areas.

CASA vs. GAL In my opinion, when the Independent published an article regarding guardians ad litem (GAL), it potentially left an impression that the work of these guardians and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are the same (see “Guiding the guardians,” Oct. 1, 2009). In fact, they are different with the work they take on and in their form of operation. Specifically, a CASA volunteer serves children who are abused or neglected. The GAL serves mostly in custody and divorce cases. The CASA volunteer provides a free service willing to work with all socio-economic groups. The GAL service is not necessarily free.

GAL representatives are independent and not necessarily required to have specific training. Our CASA of Missoula is part of a national program. The CASA volunteer receives detailed training that includes ongoing mentoring and oversight. CASA volunteers operate under standards with supervision.

The reporter’s limited information regarding CASA was a disservice as the article references questionable practices

by GALs without enough differentiation between the two groups. I encourage your readers to visit our website at casamissoula.org to learn more.

John R. Corwin Vice President CASA of Missoula

Hopefully the “day will come when you can talk about the sport of curling with people and they won’t look at you blankly

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and go, ‘Huh?’

“Wilderness,” as federally designated (and, in some cases, state and tribally designated), is roadless, undeveloped land that is managed in its natural state. Wilderness is not Greenough Park, it is not the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, it is not Blue Mountain. It is the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area and, of course, the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, among others. Mechanical transportation of any kind is illegal in these areas. Thus, no trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles or bicycles are allowed. You can walk in, ski in, kayak/canoe in, or ride a horse into these areas. No logging, mining or commercial development of any kind is allowed. Chainsaws are illegal there, as is any motorized device.

In view of the recently introduced Forest Jobs and Recreation Act—a new wilderness bill by Sen. Jon Tester—I feel it is important that all Montanans know exactly what wilderness is and what is allowed there.

Mike Jarnevic Piltzville Editor’s note: Rest assured, Ethan Smith made clear to our reporter that

he did not bike in the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area. He did bike from his camp just outside the designated area back to Missoula.

Start the process over When Sen. Jon Tester was campaigning, he promised a new standard in transparency and public participation. As evidenced by the Sept. 26 meeting in Dillon on his proposed Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, it is revealed that his standards and the general public’s are far apart.

A 45-minute sales pitch but not a single question or meaningful comment allowed reflects the same strategy used to craft the bill. Just because we disagree, it does not mean we are right-wing extremist, gun-toting tea baggers, as has been characterized by staff members.

The only guaranteed winners in the bill are the wilderness advocates.

Too many stakeholders, including recreationists and local governments, have been excluded. We deserve better.

Start the process over with all lawful stakeholder’s involvement.

Kathy Garard Missoula

Trapping talk While standing in front of the Montanan’s for Trap-Free Public Lands booth at the Apple Days festivities in Hamilton, I witnessed one of our members getting elbowed in the stomach and pushed back into a propane heater by a man who was obviously unhappy with our gathering of signatures.

We are trying to get an initiative on the ballot that would let people vote on whether recreational trapping on public lands in Montana should continue. The 63-year-old gentleman who was elbowed was the same fellow whose dog got caught in a couple of leg hold traps last winter. He has been helping us ever since.

We were all shocked to see the anger that gets directed our way by members of the opposition and we wonder: Whatever happened to civil discourse? Numerous studies are consistent in reporting that people who are cruel to animals are much more likely to be violent toward other people.

Is trapping cruel to animals? Is it appropriate on our shared public land?

Let’s let the voters decide in November 2010. Please sign our petition to help get the question on the ballot.

Roger W. De Haan Victor

etters Policy: The Missoula Independent welcomes hate mail, love letters and general correspondence. Letters to the editor must include the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number for confirmation, though we’ll publish only your name and city. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Preference is given to letters addressing the contents of the Independent. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and clarity. Send correspondence to: Letters to the Editor, Missoula Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801, or via e-mail: editor@missoulanews.com.

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VIEWFINDER

• Wednesday, October 14

News Quirks

by Anne Medley

Missoula County Justice Court charges Aleksandr F. Chinikaylo, 32, with 10 felonies after he tries to fill fake prescriptions for pain pills at two Missoula pharmacies the previous day. According to court records, police found on Chinikaylo used syringes, pen tubes cut in half for snorting, $212 in cash and keys to a Lincoln.

• Thursday, October 15 A federal judge rules that Missoula police officers used unreasonable force in last year’s arrest of retired physician Walter Peschel, 67. The order comes as a sanction for the department’s failure to preserve a video of the arrest, during which Peschel was assaulted by officers after he tried to talk down a suicidal neighbor.

• Friday, October 16 A crowd of roughly 800 braves the cold to pray for snow at the third annual Burning Dog Festival at Big Sky Brewing. Fun loving idiots, including an Independent reporter, stand in 30-degree weather for hours drinking cold beer and watching a ski film before organizers burn a 40-foot wooden dog.

• Saturday, October 17 Chase Reynolds caps an 11-play, 55-yard drive in the waning minutes with a one-yard plunge into the end zone, clinching third-ranked UM’s 41–34 win over 21st-ranked Eastern Washington before a crowd of 25,751 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The Griz move to second in the polls on Monday.

• Sunday, October 18 A local television station wrongly reports swine flu is likely responsible for killing an 8-month-old Missoula boy. While the bug is increasingly sickening locals, especially those 24 and under, no fatalities have been documented countywide, says Missoula CityCounty Health Department Director Ellen Leahy.

• Monday, October 19 In a full-on turnaround from the previous presidential administration’s stance, Attorney General Eric Holder formally announces the federal government will no longer target medical marijuana users and their licensed providers for criminal prosecution.

The move applies to Montana and 13 other states that have legalized marijuana as medicine.

• Tuesday, October 20 As teenagers fight the urge to drive while “intexticated,” schools across the state recognize the first “Teen Driver Safety Day.” Officially enacted by the Montana Legislature this year, dangers plaguing teen drivers will now top lesson plans every third Tuesday in October forevermore.

Rows of school buses, some marked for sale and others in need of repair, sit in an overgrown, unattended lot outside of Libby.

Amtrak

Big-ticket punch Any momentum to restore the Amtrak route that once rolled through Montana’s southern tier ran into a billion-dollar brick wall last week. Nevertheless, train advocates insist the idea isn’t derailed.

In its feasibility study released Friday, Amtrak projects upfront costs of $1.043 billion—“a figure that is subject to significant uncertainty”—to bring back the North Coast Hiawatha, which until 30 years ago this month connected Chicago and Seattle via Missoula.

“I think, as with most folks, the initial price tag of the estimate that Amtrak and its consultant came out with is a little bit staggering,” says Missoula City Councilman Dave Strohmaier, among the state’s top passenger rail proponents.

Despite the hefty price tag, Amtrak anticipates a positive net economic impact. The route would create 269 permanent Amtrak jobs, plus those created by some $330 million in capital expenditures for equipment.

The report projects that 359,000 passen-

gers would ride the train annually, which translates into annual revenue of $43 million.

“Due to high projected ridership,” the report states, “the North Coast Hiawatha’s projected farebox recovery—the percentage of operating costs covered by ticket and food and beverage revenues —is 58 percent, which is higher than the average farebox recovery (51.8 percent in FY2008) of Amtrak’s current long distance services.”

Revenue of $43 million would mean an annual operating loss of $31.1 million.

“Well, so be it,” says Strohmaier of the required subsidy. “We continue to be blind to the billions of dollars we dump into airline transportation and federal highway projects, and we forget that that’s similarly a subsidy.

So let’s not fool ourselves.”

In the spring, Ross Capon, director of the National Association of Railroad Passengers, told the Independent he thought the likelihood of the North Coast Hiawatha coming back was 55 percent. Now he downgrades the chances to 45 percent.

“The big enchilada,” Capon says, “is whether Congress will provide the funds to make it pos-

sible…It all depends on how hard the senators [in the seven states along the route] fight for it.”

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Ammo

Reloaders jammed Vern Rollins sounds frustrated. Manning the gun counter in Brady’s Sportsman’s Surplus in Missoula, he talks about the stick in the craw of many local hunters: the national ammunition shortage, and specifically the paucity of primers.

“We’re out of large rifle primers,” he says.

“They’ve been coming in slow—a dab here, a dab there.”

Why? “Hoarding,” he says. “That’s the number one problem. It started quite a while ago. We put a limit of 200 per customer, and a lot of people want to know how come they can’t buy a brick of ’em, which is a thousand.”

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money and for better accuracy. But that’s becoming increasingly difficult with primers in short supply, and with Montana’s general deer and elk season set to begin Oct. 25.

Cabela’s website shows an eight- to nineweek wait for a box of large rifle primers made

by Federal. Misty Browning of Bitterroot Valley Ammunition & Components says her customers’ orders are backed up four to six months. And the wait only makes the shortage worse.

“Everybody started putting in orders,” explains Browning, “and then everybody started tripling their orders just in case this ever happened again.”

ATK, one of the top ammunition manufacturers in the country, is experiencing unprecedented demand and running its factories 24/7 to keep up, says Bryce Hallowell, vice president of corporate communications.

The ammunition demand is largely due to a general paranoia first sparked by the election of a presumed anti-gun president in Barack Obama, and fueled by rumors of sweeping gun regulation.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, domestic ammunition production could jump more than 50 percent over last year.

And that accelerated production, it appears, may soon meet the unprecedented demand. “[Primers] are filtering in now,” says Rollins, “so I think the manufacturers are starting to finally catch back up and get some stuff back in the pipeline.”

Matthew Frank

Public Defender

‘Unprecedented’ concern When the Montana Public Defender Commission requested a review of the state’s public defender system, it expected to hear a fair amount of criticism and recommendations for improvement. But when American University returned its final report two weeks ago, the state was dismayed to learn that an unusual amount of the feedback came from anonymous sources.

Turns out, AU was just as surprised.

“It was unprecedented,” says Caroline Cooper, assistant director of the AU technical assistance project behind the review. “We just had never had that kind of response.”

The anonymous complaints backed several of the 32 recommendations AU issued in a final

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report to the state’s Office of the Public Defender (OPD). Those recommendations focused on distressingly low staff morale— mostly the result of poor management and high workloads–in a four-year-old system created to defend the poor in Montana’s courtrooms.

Chief Public Defender Randi Hood says the OPD welcomes AU’s final recommendations and is “always interested in making improvements.”

She declined to comment on morale issues.

“We’re working on lots of things,” Hood says.

Cooper says the review’s first large wave of comments was generated early on by an e-mail from Public Defender Commissioner Jim Taylor encouraging OPD staff statewide to participate.

“We got, I think, 35 responses just from that e-mail alone,” Cooper says. “Almost all of them asked to be contacted confidentially.”

Feedback continued for months, and Cooper adds anecdotal information was often corroborated by comments from judges, state legislators and attorneys during site visits.

On Aug. 21, the defender commission openly questioned AU’s use of confidentiality in a 37-page response to an earlier draft report, going so far as to suggest AU release identities. The letter expresses concerns over complaints fueled by ulterior motives.

Cooper says the depth of the commission’s August response was unusual, and prompted her team to include a “response to their response” with its final recommendations. Hence the month-long delay in issuing a final report.

“This isn’t just one or two people that had some negative comments,” Cooper says.

Agenda

News Quirks

“This was very much the sense of anyone we talked with.”

Alex Sakariassen

BY THE NUMBERS

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Crime

etc.

Shooter worked for state A 28-year-old man facing attempted murder charges for shooting at a Missoula police officer recently worked as a corrections officer at the Montana State Prison and has a violent criminal record.

Timothy J. Hoppe remains in the Missoula County Jail on $250,000 bail after an Oct. 7 incident, during which he allegedly fired a rifle in the direction of Missoula Police officer Robert Campbell.

Hoppe, who has a Department of Corrections (DOC) employment record dating back to 2003, was charged in 2005 with felony assault with a weapon for cutting a man with a knife during an altercation in front of the Pita Pit in downtown Missoula, according to court records. He was also charged with two counts of assault for kicking two men during the same fight.

Hoppe later pleaded to and was found guilty of three misdemeanors for the incident and was subsequently sentenced to drug and alcohol testing, a fine and anger management classes, according to records on file with the Missoula Justice Court.

That history didn’t hinder Hoppe’s employment with DOC. After working as a prison guard for five months in 2003, he was rehired in July of this year. He left the job again in September, according to DOC spokesman Bob Anez.

Anez says DOC conducted a background check before hiring Hoppe, but employment candidates are not automatically excluded based on prior misdemeanors. The department now plans on reevaluating its screening process.

“We’re going to take a look at that again,” says Anez.

This isn’t the first incident in which prison employees were accused of illegal behavior.

Last year, DOC announced four female employees admitted to being involved with or having knowledge of alleged misconduct with a prison inmate. Several employees resigned after that incident. But Powell County Attorney Lewis Smith concluded there was insufficient evidence to support filing criminal charges.

Jessica Mayrer

Millions of dollars needed to update the Western Montana Fairgrounds at its existing location, according to estimates released Oct. 15 by consulting firm Crandall Arambula.

A small blip in the blogosphere occurred last week, and while we fully recognize it wasn’t as earth shattering as, say, footage of Balloon Boy, it still made us proud.

On Oct. 16, the Indy published its 100th blog post at the recently redesigned missoulanews.com. The 240-word entry by reporter Jessica Mayrer broke the news that the alleged rifle-toting cop-shooter captured just days earlier on Stephens Avenue had recently been an employee at the Montana State Prison and carried a history of violent criminal offenses. In light of the incident, a Department of Corrections spokesman told Mayrer that he expects the prison to reevaluate its hiring practices.

It’s not the first time we’ve used our new blog to break news. On Sept. 1, we were the first to report that embattled state Sen. Greg Barkus’ 2004 reckless driving conviction actually started as a charge for driving under the influence; Lee Newspapers printed the story the following day. On Sept. 3, we picked up on the arrest of a former senior pastor at South Hills Evangelical Church on charges of soliciting prostitution in Minnesota before any other local media.

It’s not all hard news, of course. We’ve reported on miniature donkeys getting eaten by Canadian grizzlies, reviewed Huey Lewis’ performance during the Ratdog concert at the Wilma, and noted a Colorado newspaper’s search for a legitimate medical marijuana critic. We’ve also expanded on cover stories from our print edition, offered links to the best alternative journalism from around the country and soon hope to add access to our most popular syndicated content. The point is that we have a new outlet for Indy-style coverage, one that we update, so far, about 10–12 times per week. More importantly, readers no longer have to wait until Thursdays for their dose of the Indy.

The blog makes up just one small corner of our new website, and, in a perfect world, you’re going to help us make it better. By creating a log-in account—we simply ask that you provide a username and password, nothing more—you can post comments on stories and blog posts, as well as add new content to our site. That means reader reviews of local restaurants, art exhibits, movies and concerts are featured online—and perhaps eventually in the print edition.

Like any online venture, all of this is a work in progress. But now that the initial bugs are worked out, we wanted to spread the news. We may even blog about it.

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Off to the races Independent endorsements for Missoula City Council Mayor of Missoula Gee, tough one. We won’t waste too much ink explaining why Mayor John Engen, perhaps the most popular locally elected official in a generation and running unopposed, deserves a second term. But in case anyone’s on the fence, we’ll list a few of Engen’s accomplishments from the last four years.

John Engen

He patiently presides over a surprisingly productive City Council, eliminating much of the cantankerous vibe that haunted past groups. He delivers responsible budgets during a time of complete financial chaos, minimizing staff layoffs and maintaining vital services. He helped push through the open space bond, protecting vital lands in and around the city.

He oversaw much-needed long-term planning projects, such as the Downtown Master Plan, the Urban Fringe Development Area (UFDA) and the zoning rewrite. He talks openly about how he still has work to do on affordable housing and finding a developer for the Riverfront Triangle site downtown—and offers ideas for addressing both during his next term.

Beyond his policies and politics, Engen still comes across like he sincerely loves what he’s doing. Straightforward, self-deprecating and pragmatic, we find his governing style to be perfectly suited for our less-than-perfect city. Simply put, he’s the guy we trust to best fix it.

Endorsement: John Engen

Ward 1 As chair of the Public Safety & Health Committee, Ward 1 Councilman Dave Strohmaier has proven to be a strong ally of downtown businesses.

The only problem is, that’s led to Strohmaier getting deeply involved in how you go about your day.

Over the course of the last four years, he pushed successfully for a ban on aggressive panhandling, a pedestrian interference ordinance, and made it illegal for kids to ride in the back of pickup trucks. The mayor vetoed his attempt to prohibit drivers from talking on a cell phone, but a law banning texting while driving passed. If

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elected for a second term, Strohmaier says he intends to try to ban driving and talking on a cell phone again.

His challenger, Ryan Morton, says the incumbent oversteps at times when it comes to curbing personal freedoms.

Morton maintains there are other approaches to tackling challenges downtown and points to tactics employed in metropolitan areas that enfranchise homeless people, rather than pushing them aside.

There’s no easy solution, and we agree Strohmaier oversteps when legislating restrictions on individual behavior. In addition, he’s facing a strong rival in this year’s election.

Until recently, Morton worked as a government affairs director for the Missoula Building Industry Association.

He says his frustration watching local government prompted him to run for council.

We were impressed by Morton’s ideas to clarify subdivision regulations for builders and local agricultural producers.

We also believe he’d be able to beef up private-public partnerships to increase economic vitality. Overall, Morton knows what’s up with local issues and is among the most articulate candidates the Indy has seen. But his plan to extend the city’s health care plan to local residents? Bold.

But that one didn’t hold water.

Dave Strohmaier

Morton’s biggest challenge is that he’s facing one of council’s most prolific policymakers. Strohmaier gets things done on several levels. He helped craft the zoning rewrite, as well as the ongoing Conservation Lands Management Plan, which aims to identify principles, goals and priorities for the city’s open space. He was also heavily involved with the Downtown Master Plan and UFDA. Strohmaier introduced a motion to curb city energy consumption—now in the works—and fights vigorously on transportation issues, especially an effort to bring passenger rail service to Missoula.

Morton is a solid candidate, making this a tougher call than expected, but we believe Strohmaier deserves a chance to continue his work in Ward 1.

Endorsement: Dave Strohmaier

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Ward 2 Incumbent John Hendrickson decided not to meet with the Independent, making him the only candidate to pass on talking issues with the paper. Sadly, we weren’t even surprised. The move follows the same petty, close-minded and petulant behavior that Hendrickson’s made routine during the last four years.

For example, he volunteered to speak at his union’s national convention last year to push for an unprecedented wood products initiative.

Unlike Hendrickson, Houseman seems eager to collaborate with fellow council members and bring new ideas to the city. He also represents two distinct demographics—labor unions and the under-30 crowd—missing from the current council makeup. For all those reasons, we think Houseman would drastically improve the overall quality of council.

Endorsement: Roy Houseman

Ward 3

Roy Houseman

This is, after all, the same alderman who lied about whether he was involved in the anonymous zoning petition earlier this year (his colleague, Dick Haines, blew his cover by admitting Hendrickson played a part), and who frequently chooses to air his personal gripes— against us, the Missoulian, fellow council members, etc.—during weekly council meetings rather than engage in constructive debate in the appropriate setting.

Like, say, a candidate interview.

It’s too bad because, frankly, we looked forward to hearing Hendrickson’s side of the story on some important issues facing Ward 2. Those include his pet project, the Broadway “road diet,” which we may loathe as much as he does, and city spending, something Hendrickson persistently whines about without ever offering any tangible alternatives.

Luckily for Ward 2, Roy Houseman makes it easy to move on. Houseman, 28, strikes us as an impressive candidate, even without factoring in Hendrickson’s trifling antics. Houseman has served as president of the Local 885 steelworkers union for nearly two years, demonstrating strong leadership in a time of layoffs, shutdowns and Chapter 11 filing at Smurfit-Stone. In fact, Houseman has been laid off, too. As union president, he personally submitted for federal assistance that qualifies his out-of-work colleagues for two years of tuition for retraining classes, unemployment benefits and a subsidized health care program.

That’s just one example of Houseman’s dogged work. He’s also a diligent communicator—he says he’s already knocked on hundreds of doors campaigning in his ward—and comfortable talking about contentious issues.

Every election, we hear a number of candidates declare that improved communication between his or her ward and the council will be a main priority. The implication behind such a promise seems to be that few neighbors care about the minutia of zoning ordinances and OPG budgets now, but when the candidate is elected, building code changes will be a hotter read than Lindsay Lohan’s Twitter feed. Forgive us for being a wee bit skeptical over the years.

Then along comes Ward 3 incumbent Bob Jaffe, who created a simple— and surprisingly entertaining—solution that proved us wrong. Jaffe, who runs a small software business, presides over a free online listserv (signup at missoulagov.org). He personally documents council’s Wednesday committee meetings, summarizing the discussion, testimony and votes—and adds a bit of wry, sometimes pointed commentary.

Readers can then engage in discussion, share views and new sources of information with the entire list, or ask Jaffe specific questions about what he wrote. It may not be Lohan’s Twitter account, but Jaffe’s listserv has become must-read material for those who care about what happens in our city.

Jaffe’s detailed report has taken government transparency and accountability to an entirely new level.

Constituents with access to e-mail now know exactly how he’s going to vote, and why, on every issue before council. Who else can say that about their representatives?

Beyond Jaffe’s communication skills, we agree with his general approach on the issues. His attention to affordable housing, alternative transportation and preserving prime agricultural land, as well as his patient oversight as chair of the Plat Annexation and Zoning Committee

make him a productive member of council.

John Quandt, Jaffe’s opponent, isn’t going down without a fight. A vocal attendee at recent council meetings and a well-informed speaker on local issues, Quandt says he’d advocate for lower taxes, would look to cut city staff (he’d eye Parks and Rec in particular) and wants the city to work better with private industry. He’s also a proponent of light rail, which he sees as a key to offsetting the valley’s population growth and transportation issues.

Quandt, 29, strikes us as a strong new conservative voice, but the emphasis here is on “new.” The stay-athome father of two moved with his family to Missoula just three years ago from Seattle, where he ran a plumbing company. He has virtually no involvement in local government prior to declaring his candidacy, and his only local business experience comes from one year running a sandwich shop that closed. In time, Quandt could be an endorsable candidate in Ward 3. But not now. And certainly not if it means unseating Jaffe.

Endorsement: Bob Jaffe

Ward 4 Jon Wilkins can be tough to figure out. A registered Democrat who often sides with the council’s conservative minority, the Great Falls native served in the armed forces and worked in construction for more than two decades.

During his first term on council, he supported banning aggressive panhandling and got riled up when progressives moved to defang the pedestrian interference law.

But Wilkins believes in compromise, and that’s largely why we support his unopposed bid for reelection. He eventually backed the pedestrian interference ordinance, despite its weakened language. He fought density increases in single-family neighborhoods during the zoning debate, but eventually said okay to granny apartments in multi-family neighborhoods by voting in favor of the rewrite. And though he didn’t like the idea of a Higgins Avenue roundabout, Wilkins abstained from voting on the issue because he heard strong support from local residents.

In his next term, the quotable councilman aims to continue increasing rental safety, his pet project thus far. He also plans on challenging infill and fighting density increases in residential neighborhoods as the zoning rewrite goes into effect. Lastly, he hopes to

ensure developers live up to their responsibilities by providing green space and adequate infrastructure, while studying the viability of forcing property owners to pay for garbage and lawn service in rental units.

Jon Wilkins

Barring some strange phenomenon, Wilkins will be reelected. And we’re okay with that.

Endorsement: Jon Wilkins

Ward 5 An argument could be made that Ward 5’s Dick Haines is good for City Council. For instance, the former Republican state representative often steers debate down roads the left-leaning council majority wouldn’t otherwise go.

He’s also got years of experience legislating at both the state and local levels. Truth be told, we like talking with the guy—his folksy criticisms and accessible demeanor make council just a tad more interesting.

But Haines’ record is difficult to justify. Most recently, he and two other council members filed a lawsuit to halt the citywide zoning rewrite, maintaining the process inadequately sought public involvement. We found it a waste of the city’s time and money, and an unnecessarily antagonistic attempt by miffed minority council members to squash the rewrite. A judge in Helena agreed and dismissed the case.

It’s the second time Haines has turned to legal action against the city when he hasn’t gotten his way. He joined an ad hoc group in 2005 that threatened to sue over the aquatics facility. While we sympathize with Haines’ frustrations, Ward 5 deserves a representative willing to build public trust in city government rather than run to a lawyer when things go wrong.

Dig deeper and there are more problems with Haines. The Montana Conservation Voters (MCV) gave him the lowest grade among all city council candidates rated, based upon support of a healthy environment. And we had trouble stomaching his cries for fiscal conservatism, considering he just racked up a

considerable legal bill for the city in fighting against his own lawsuit.

That leaves us with challenger Mike O’ Herron, who presents a clear alternative to the incumbent. Mayor Engen and MCV both endorsed O’Herron.

The self-described moderate says he’ll beef up the Mountain Line bus system—contrasting Haines’ call to construct an additional north-south road paralleling Reserve Street. O’ Herron also wants to better preserve local agricultural land so the community relies less on importing food from far-flung regions.

A 17-year Missoula resident, O’Herron may be best known for starting the downtown O’Herron’s Hot Dog Stand. He now works for the Montana Department of Natural Resources. If elected, he says he’ll help local business grow, and points to technology as a possible solution. O’Herron’s a little fuzzy when it comes to explaining those details, but we’re willing to give him time to figure it out. It’s certainly a better bet than waiting for Haines’ next frivolous lawsuit.

Endorsement: Mike O’Herron

That’s fine, but we’re simply not sure what Greathouse would do if elected.

That’s not saying Marler is without critics. She caused a stir in dog-centric Missoula earlier this year for making a motion to reinforce existing leash laws.

If not for a mayoral veto, city law would have required pooches be leashed in areas where Fido typically runs free. Marler stands unapologetically behind by the motion.

We agree Marler can be a bit blunt, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We like that she’s been a moderating voice amid the debate surrounding challenges to personal rights downtown. She voted no against the aggressive panhandling ordinance, maintaining it goes too far in banning behavior that’s not aggressive, but supported a narrowed version of the pedestrian interference law.

Ward 6 Ward 6 incumbent Marilyn Marler is nothing if not forthright. In typical fashion, she says the recently approved citywide zoning rewrite still needs tweaking. But it won’t happen immediately, she says, because council members “might vomit” if prompted to dig right back into the prickly topic.

Her opponent, Kathy Greathouse, is more restrained. So much so that it’s tough to get an answer about how she envisions Missoula’s future. When pressed during her interview, Greathouse simply said it’s up to her constituents.

Voter input is great, but we’re interested in a candidate’s vision and proposals for specific solutions.

Greathouse learned the ins and outs of local government largely through her work chairing the Government Affairs Committee for the Missoula Building Industry Association. She says she’s running because council’s attitude— visible in eye rolling and arm crossing—doesn’t encourage participation in local politics. If elected, Greathouse says she’d be a more welcoming representative and better involve her constituents. As for specific plans, she spoke at length about the need for vital infrastructure like sidewalks and parks, but had no idea how to pay for it; she’s especially against Special Improvement Districts during the down economy.

Marilyn Marler

If reelected, Marler aims to continue pushing for infrastructure improvements in her ward with programs like the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Plan, which grabs funding from a hodgepodge of different sources. She also aims to secure open space easements and help craft the Conservation Lands Management Plan. We appreciate what Marler brings to council, and would like to see what she accomplishes with another four years.

Endorsement: Marilyn Marler Election officials mailed voter ballots this week. Once completed, ballots can be mailed back, dropped at the Elections Center in the Fine Arts Building at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, or delivered to neighborhood schools on Election Day (ask the Elections Center for a list of schools). Voter registration is allowed until noon on Nov. 2 and all day Nov. 3 in the Elections Center.

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Montanans were treated to an almost unbelievable outpouring of praise for Sen. Max Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care bill recently as top Democrats gushed about what a wonderful piece of legislation it is. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Baucus bill is a jumbled mess that does one thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;keeps the insurance industry fully in charge of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care. We deserve better, both from Baucus and from the Democrats who used to be, after all, the party of the people.

The top dog in this line-up of lameness is Jim Messina, formerly Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chief of staff and now the deputy chief of staff for President Obama. Messina told University of Montana students last week that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Max wrote a very good bill that can bring people together, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing that.â&#x20AC;? Maybe from Messinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rather high and lofty point of view Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill could somehow be perceived as â&#x20AC;&#x153;very good.â&#x20AC;? Consider, though, that Messina already has excellent insurance coverage, just like Baucus, that is paid for by the taxpayers of this country and comes with his job in the White House.

But for those without insurance, and especially for those who simply cannot afford insurance, Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill is worse than doing nothing. At least now the small business owner or self-employed citizen can make the decision not to buy into some phony catastrophic insurance policy that will continually take its money and deliver absolutely nothing in the way of coverage unless someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on their death bed. Under Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill, however, that decision is taken out of the hands of the individual via a legal mandate to either buy into the insurance industry or be fined and criminalized by their own government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very good?â&#x20AC;? Hardly.

Messina was just as lame as he tried to cover for his new boss while praising his old boss. When questioned about why Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even include a public optionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where the government would actually offer insurance to provide some competition for the private insurersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Messina said Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill does offer the public option in the form of co-ops, adding: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look, the president supports public option, but has said over and over again that there are different ways to do it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be open to those ways.â&#x20AC;? A week later, the White House is, in fact, saying the president isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t committed to the public option, leaving Messinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sorry excuse hanging in the wind.

Given this kind of obfuscation at the top, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise to see Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Democrats following suit with their

own effusive praise for Baucus. Take Jim Elliot, for instance, who is the newly elected chair of the Demo party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Max helped move Montana and the nation in the right direction today by passing a bipartisan health care bill,â&#x20AC;? Elliot said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His bill is a framework for reform that will keep health care costs from continuing to skyrocket and will guarantee that no Montanan will be denied health care insurance for any reason.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only does that strain any claims of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bipartisanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; agreement, it brings to question the whole concept of why Baucus ever decided a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bipartisan solutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to health care reform should

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be the goal.

Elliot, prior to becoming a Demo party mouthpiece, was lauded for his efforts to bring some transparency to corporate records. This is the guy who once argued that corporations are not people and do not have the same guarantees of individual privacy that the Montana constitution grants its citizens. Now, in his new role, Elliot is bizarrely lauding a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bipartisan solutionâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;literally taking the words from Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own mouth. Again, the truth is considerably different than the spin. Only one Republican voted for Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill in committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Olympia Snowe, from Maine. One. Not only does that strain any claims of â&#x20AC;&#x153;bipartisanâ&#x20AC;? agreement, it brings to question the whole concept of why Baucus ever decided a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bipartisan solutionâ&#x20AC;? to health care reform should be the goal.

With Democrats holding 60 seats in the Senate, an overwhelming majority of the House and their partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president in the White House, the last thing Demos need to worry about is making sure whatever they do is okay with Republicans.

Once again, what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing here is the triumph of processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and political spinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; over product. We would all be better off had Baucus simply brought out a bill that truly reforms Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broken health care system and stood up for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right instead of hiding behind phony bipartisanship to deliver the mere charade of health care reform while basically kowtowing to the same moneyed powers that continue to control both parties.

Nor is that the only phony baloney in Elliotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statements. While assuring us that Baucusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;will guarantee that no Montanan will be denied health care insurance for any reason,â&#x20AC;? he forgot one huge pointâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;affordability.

Right now, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to pay enough, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be someone willing to take your money and sell you some terrible policy actuarially guaranteed to make them profits while denying as many benefits as possible. That, in a nutshell, is the insurance gameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they bet the take against the risk and then fudge as much as possible to stack the deck in their favor. Nothing new there.

So why would Democrats be so happy about a bill that leaves the insurance industry in charge, denies the ability of the government to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices and criminalizes those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to buy low-end health insurance? The answer, however ugly, is simple: money, money, money.

In a nutshell, Baucus brings home the dough to Montana Democrats. All those millions of dollars that people have been criticizing Baucus for taking from the drug, insurance, and health industries donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just stay in Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pocketâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they get spread around throughout Montana Democrat circles for polls, political operatives, signs, ads, phone calls and mailings.

Like feeding popcorn to the pigeons.

The Demo â&#x20AC;&#x153;leadersâ&#x20AC;? who issued these misleading statements, and there are more than just Elliot and Messina, obviously have no intention of biting the hand that feeds them. But the bottom line remains the same: Montanans deserve better, especially from the Democrats.

Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Same as it ever was A 1930s Montana guidebook still applies today

by Jeremy N. Smith

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived eight years in Montana, and already I possess no fewer than 17 state guidebooks. Together, they total perhaps 4,500 pages, telling me where to hike, bike, ski, canoe, hunt, fish, golf, bowl, watch birds, smell flowers, eat steak and drink enough beer for several lifetimes. I have only this lifetime, however, and so, more often than not, paralyzed by the proffered cornucopia and preferring my own cooking, I retreat to the hammock in my own backyard, there to read and reflect. Out of all my guidebooks, only one really fits this purpose. And this year, it turns 70 years old.

I first picked up The WPA Guide to 1930s Montana, compiled and written by Montana members of the Federal Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Project, because I wanted to know what life was like here during the Great Depression. A stand-alone chapter on labor, for example, catalogs the minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long fight for recognition. In 1934, Treasure State workers finally won a closed shop, 40-hour work week, and a weekly payday. Basic wages were $4.75 a day, â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a sliding scale of increases based on the copper price.â&#x20AC;? The book doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk about bread lines, but its coverage of dust bowl devastation concludes with notice of â&#x20AC;&#x153;a new phenomenonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of ghost towns on the prairie.â&#x20AC;? According to the Works Projects Administration, as of December 1936, between 5,000 and 12,000 farm families â&#x20AC;&#x153;needed some relief from federal, state, or private agencies.â&#x20AC;?

Another 7,000 families of all occupations could not â&#x20AC;&#x153;be self-supporting under present conditions.â&#x20AC;? Given the total state population and average national family size of the time, we may estimate as many as one in eight Montanans required outside assistance to survive.

Here we are in another depression.

The WPA Guide was originally published in 1939 by the state Department of Agriculture, Labor, and Industry, but reprinted 15 years ago by the University of Arizona Press with a wry foreword by William Kittredge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really bother me much that some of the detail, I understand from historians, is likely to be skewed or blind-eyed or just plain

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That confrontation continues. On the subject of Missoula, for instance, The WPA Guide reports that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the city has a tendency to straggle away with no apparent plan,â&#x20AC;? an assessment still accurate today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One section extends far northeastward between Rattlesnake Creek and Mount Jumbo, and ends as a huddle of summer cabins in a grove of pines. Another, somewhat grimy and smoke-stained, is crowd-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the subject of Missoula, for instance, The WPA Guide reports that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the city has a tendency to straggle away with no apparent plan,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; an assessment still

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accurate today.

ed between the Northern Pacific Railway and the base of Waterworks Hill.â&#x20AC;?

As these places are where I and many of my closest friends live, my huddled, grimy feelings were briefly hurt until I read on about the other side of town, the site today of much controversial new construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On its wide western edge where it meets no natural barrier, the city advances on the river flat seemingly at random.â&#x20AC;? At this passage, I hooted with the pleasure of recognition. I vowed to

attend the next City Council meeting and read the admonitory quote into the public record. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Economic depressions come and go,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sprawl is forever.â&#x20AC;? Alas, in my agitation the beer bottle perched between my legs shook so much Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid I soaked the hammock.

All guidebooks bear an inherent tension. Even as they promise absolute impartiality, they have to try to sell you on the trip. For The WPA Guide authors, that trip is temporal as much as spatialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a bold venture into a better future made possible by enormous federal projects from the Fort Peck Dam to rural electrification.

Such efforts again fill the news. Will another incarnation of the Federal Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Project be one of them? Likely not, though with close to 30,000 U.S. journalists laid off or bought out since 2008, the pool of potential FWPers runs deep. Participants back in the 1930s included John Steinbeck and Saul Bellow, Studs Terkel and Nelson Algren, Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright. The work they did ranged from oral histories to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, but before many Great American Novels there was a Works Projects Administration guidebook.

Little wonder, then, that The WPA Guide to 1930s Montana reads like true literature. Perhaps my favorite passage introduces Butte, then Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest city: â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Butte) lies against a bare southwardsloping hillside, like a vast page of disorderly manuscript, its uneven paragraphs of buildings punctuated with enormous yellow and gray copper ore dumps and with the gallows frames that mark mine shafts.â&#x20AC;?

This is a sense of place to rival Dashiell Hammettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic noir novel Red Harvest.

The passage connects wilderness and civilization, environmental exploitation and public hangings. It thrills and terrifies.

Whether or not I ever visit Butte because of it, I have to read on. First snowfall may find me still ensconced in the hammock. I only hope I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spill hot cocoa.

Jeremy N. Smith is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org.). He is a freelance writer and lives in Missoula.

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As the story goes, the Take Back the Night rally was started in Europe in the late 1970s–then known as “Reclaim the Night”–as a way for women to empower themselves and protest forms of sexual and domestic violence. Word spread and one of the first known stateside rallies was held in San Francisco in 1978.

It’s hard to know how long Take Back the Night has occurred in Missoula, but my best guess is at least 20 years. I remember attending it with my mom and sister as a kid, sometime around1991.

Even as a youngster, it was an intense thing to witness and brought to light the seriousness of the issue in Missoula.

This year’s event takes foot Friday with the theme “art as healing.” Meet promptly at 5:30 PM in Room 222 of the University Center for a healing circle, a place where survivors can talk about their experience and

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 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. Call Lois at 642-3010.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 The ice caps are melting, and driving a Hummer certainly isn’t helping, so do your part and join others during a rally for climate change legislation from 10 AM–2 PM at UM’s Oval. Free.

Call 574-993-6591 or visit www.350.org.

Poker equals money in the coffers of Opportunity Resources during the Rotary Club of Missoula’s Old West Poker Fest Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, a fundraiser starting at 6 PM at the Press Box, 835 E. Broadway St. $100 buyin with food and drink included. Call 239-4592 Mark Heyka busts out some melodious chirps while Mayor John Engen brings laughs and the Hooters Girls, um, bring merriment? It’ll be all that and more during the Who’s Who Missoula Revue, a fundraiser for support services for area youth featuring a host of Missoula luminaries starting with a reception at 6:30 PM and revue at 7:30 PM at the Montana Theatre in UM’s PARTV Center. $50 VIP seating/$25 regular admission. Call 8292310 or visit www.montanarep.org.

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receive support. At 6 PM, you’ll convene at UM’s Griz statue for a candlelight march up N. Higgins Avenue and over to the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC), 235 N. First St. W. At 7, a rally ensues at the ZACC and features speakers, music, poetry and refreshments.

Even if you’ve never been affected by domestic or sexual violence, your support of this event is meaningful, given statistics that indicate law enforcement agencies in Missoula County received 33 reports of rape and 445 reports of domestic abuse in 2008.

–Ira Sather-Olson Missoula’s Take Back the Night rally takes place Fri., Oct. 23, starting at 5:30 PM in Room 222 of UM’s University Center. All events are free. Call UM’s Women’s Resource Center at 243-4153 or e-mail umt.wrc@gmail.com.

when the group Knitting for Peace meets every Tue. from 1–3 PM at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 543-3955.

Missoula’s YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts weekly support groups for women every Tue. at 6:30 PM, where groups for Native women and children meet as well. New group members with children are asked to arrive at 6:15, without kids at 6:25. Free. Call 543-6691.

Those that have problems with anorexia or bulimia can find a shoulder to lean on during a meeting of Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous, which meets this and every Tue. at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. Free.

E-mail abamissoula@gmail.com.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 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. Call Lois at 642-3010.

If free speech and social media issues get you riled up, in a good way, then consider becoming a board member of Missoula Community Access Television, which is currently looking to fill four volunteer, unpaid board positions. Call 542-6228 to request an application.

Immerse yourself in topics like race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and more during UM’s annual Day of Dialogue, which features opening remarks at 9:10 AM in the University Center Atrium, followed by more than 20 free educational sessions on various concepts of diversity starting at 9:40 AM and running until 2:40 PM on the third floor of the UC. Free. Call 243-5082 or visit umt.edu/dayofdialogue.

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

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN – Police charged Dennis Lottig, 30, with stealing four security cameras from a bank drive-through in St. Albans, W.Va. The evidence against him, the Daily Mail reported, was videotapes of him stealing the cameras, taken by the cameras.

Sheriff’s deputies charged Jonathan G. Parker, 19, with breaking into a home in Berkeley County, W.Va., after the victim noticed he used her computer to check his Facebook account but forgot to log out before leaving the home with two diamond rings.

TO THE RESCUE – Responding to a 911 call that a man was bleeding from the face near a fire station in St. Petersburg, Fla., two firefighters jumped into a rescue unit, opened the garage bay door and pulled forward. They promptly ran over the man they were rushing to help, Ted Allen Lenox, 41, who lay outside the station’s garage bays. “They couldn’t see him in front of the truck” because they were too close, fire rescue Lt. Joel Granata told the St. Petersburg Times, which said Lenox was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

APP FOR THAT – Authorities charged Donald Goodrich, 38, with menacing an Apple Store employee in Cincinnati because he was frustrated that his iPhone wasn’t working properly. WCPO News reported Goodrich told the employee he “was so mad he could pop a 9 mm at it” and then opened his shirt and showed her the handgun.

A new iPhone application lets users send prayers to Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site.

The price of “Send a Prayer Western Wall” was reduced to 99 cents to promote its use in the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Senders use their iPhone or iTouch to compose the prayers, which are printed out within 48 hours and placed between the stones of the wall.

TOO GREEN FOR HIS OWN GOOD – A British town council fined a bicycle shop owner for failing to produce any commercial waste. The Daily Mail reported that Mark Howard, 50, reuses any surplus materials he can and sells any he can’t for scrap. When the Southend Council waste contractor noticed Howard wasn’t having any waste collected, the council refused to believe that he didn’t have any waste to dispose and fined him 180 pounds ($285). “This is totally stupid,” Howard told the paper. “I’m not some environmental fruitcake trying to save the world. I’m just an ordinary person using my brain to avoid waste. But they don’t seem to care.”

SECOND-AMENDMENT FOLLIES – Police in Miamisburg, Ohio, locked down an elementary school after a report of a shooting in the vicinity, even though students were off that day.

Neighbors initially said someone was running around the area firing a gun, but police determined that a man who lives nearby accidentally shot himself in the hand while cleaning his gun.

Four days after Ralph Needs, 80, was pistol-whipped during a home invasion in Groveport, Ohio, he was learning to fire a gun to defend himself when he was shot in the hand as one of his sons was loading the 9 mm pistol.

James Looney, 40, accidentally shot himself in the head while teaching firearms safety to his girlfriend in Imperial, Mo. Witnesses said Looney was demonstrating the different safety mechanisms on several guns and would put the gun to his head and ask his girlfriend if she thought the gun would fire, then pull the trigger. KSDK-TV reported the safety mechanism worked for the first two guns but not the third.

SAFETY SEAT – Police in Albertville, Ala., stopped Jackie Denise Knott, 37, for driving a minivan with a large cardboard box on top with her 13-year-old daughter inside. The Huntsville Times said Knott told officers the child was riding on top because “the box was too big to go inside the van, and she would be able to hold it down if she was inside the box.” She added the girl wasn’t in any danger because Knott had secured the box to the van with a coat hanger.

CRACKDOWNS OF THE WEEK – As part of their campaign against Western cultural influences, Iran’s morality police warned storeowners not to use scantily clad or curvaceous female mannequins in their windows. According to the state-owned newspaper IRNA, the police also banned men from selling women’s underwear and shopkeepers from showing models wearing neckties or bow ties.

A gay bar in Elk Grove Village, Ill., began requiring cross-dressing patrons to show a valid government-issued photo ID that matches their “gender presentation.” Peter Landorf, manager of Hunter’s Nightclub, told the Chicago Tribune the policy is aimed at preventing prostitution “that could cost me my license.” Ed Yohnka of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois said the rule could be discriminatory if it applies only to cross-dressers.

CASE CLOSED – After former Kansas radio executive Paul W. Lyle admitted in a Girard court to embezzling $88,000 to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets, he learned he had won a lottery prize worth $96,000.

SANDS OF TIME – Responding to a 2007 United Nations study describing desertification as “the greatest environmental challenge of our times,” architect Magnus Larsson proposed building a 3,720-mile-long wall across the Sahara Desert. The wall would be made by injecting shifting sand dunes with bacteria that produce calcite, a kind of natural cement, to bond the sand grains together, turning them into sandstone. “The idea,” Larsson told BBC News, “is to stop the desert by using the desert itself.”

Mexican authorities closed off hundreds of feet of a Cancun beach in front of a hotel accused of stealing powder-white sand. Patricio Patron, Mexico’s attorney general for environmental protection, said five people were detained in a raid for using pumps to move sand from the sea floor onto the beach in front of the Gran Caribe Real Hotel. The hotel is also suspected of using a breakwater to impede the natural flow of sand onto other hotels’ beaches. “This hotel was telling its tourists, ‘Come here, I have sand … the other hotels don’t, because I stole it,’” Patron told the Associated Press.

PETTY CRIME OF THE WEEK – Police in Carlisle, Pa., cited Richard J. Cantor, 56, for harassment after he reportedly flicked a toothpick on the sidewalk in front of another man’s home.

The Patriot-News said the victim, Brian Taylor, 43, told police Cantor constantly does things to annoy him, in this case driving out of his way to flick the toothpick on Taylor’s sidewalk.

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eter Phillips, director of Project Censored for 13 years, says he’s finished with reform. It’s impossible, he says in a recent interview, to try to get major news media outlets to deliver relevant news stories that serve to strengthen democracy.

“I really think we’re beyond reforming corporate media,” says Phillips, a professor of sociology at Sonoma State University and director of Project Censored. “We’re not going to break up these huge conglomerates. We’re just going to make them irrelevant.”

Every year since 1976, Project Censored has spotlighted the most significant news stories that were largely ignored or misrepresented by the mainstream press. Now the group is expanding its mission—to promote alternative news sources. But it continues to report the biggest national and international stories that the major media ignored.

The term “censored” doesn’t mean some government agent stood over newsrooms with a rubber stamp and forbid the publication of the news, or even

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that the information was completely out of the public eye. The stories Project Censored highlights may have run in one or two news outlets, but didn’t get the type of attention they deserved.

The project staff begins by sifting through hundreds of stories nominated by individuals at Sonoma State, where the project is based, as well as 30 affiliated universities all over the country.

Articles are verified, fact-checked and selected by a team of students, faculty and evaluators from the wider community, then sent to a panel of national judges to be ranked. The end product is a book, co-edited this year by Phillips and associate director Mickey Huff, that summarizes the top stories, provides in-depth media analysis and includes resources for readers who are hungry for more substantive reporting.

Project Censored doesn’t just expose gaping holes in the news brought to you by the likes of Fox, CNN or USA Today— it also shines a light on less prominent but more incisive alternative media sources serving up in-depth investiga-

tions and watchdog reports.

Phillips is stepping down this year as director of Project Censored and turning his attention to a new endeavor called Media Freedom International. The organization will tap academic affiliates from around the world to verify the content put out by independent news outlets as a way to facilitate trust in these lesser-known sources.

“The biggest question I got asked for 13 years was, who do you trust?” he explains. “So we’ve really made an effort in the last three years to try to address that question, in a very open way, in a very honest way, and say, these are [the sources] who we can trust.”

Benjamin Frymer, a sociology professor at Sonoma State who is stepping into the role of Project Censored director, says he believes the time is ripe for this kind of push.

“The actual amount of time people spend reading online is increasing,” Frymer points out. “It’s not as if people are just cynically rejecting media—they’re reaching out for alter-

native sources. Project Censored wants to get involved in making those sources visible.”

The Project Censored book this year uses the term “truth emergency.”

“We call it an emergency because it’s a democratic emergency,” Huff says. In this media climate, “we’re awash in a sea of information,” he says. “But we have a paucity of understanding about what the truth is.”

The top Project Censored stories of 2008-09 highlight the same theme that Phillips and Huff say has triggered the downslide of mainstream media: the overwhelming influence of powerful, profit-driven interests. The top story details the financial sector’s hefty campaign contributions to key members of Congress leading up to the financial crisis, which coincided with a weakening of federal banking regulations. Another story points out that even in the financial tumult following the economic downturn, special interests spent more money on Washington lobbyists than ever before.

Mainstream media covered the Wall Street bailouts, but largely missed the unsettling combination of lax oversight from national politicians with high-dollar campaign contributions from financial players.

1. Congress sells out to Wall Street The total tab for the Wall Street bailout, including money spent and promised by the U.S. government, works out to an estimated $42,000 for every man, woman and child, according to American Casino, a documentary about sub prime lending and the financial meltdown. The predatory lending free-for-all, the emergency pumping of taxpayer dollars to prop up mega banks and the lavish bonuses handed out to Wall Street executives in the aftermath are all issues that have dominated news headlines.

But another twist in the story received scant attention from the mainstream news media: the unsettling combination of lax oversight from national politicians with high-dollar campaign contributions from financial players.

“The worldwide economic meltdown and the bailout that followed were together a kind of revolution, a coup d’état,” Matt Taibbi wrote in “The Big Takeover,” a March 2009 Rolling Stone article. “They cemented and formalized a political trend that has been snowballing for decades: the gradual takeover of the government by a small class of connected insiders who used money to control elections, buy influence, and systematically weaken financial regulations.”

In the 10-year period beginning in 1998, the financial sector spent $1.7 billion on federal campaign contributions, and another $3.4 billion on lobbyists.

Since 2001, eight of the most troubled firms have donated $64.2 million to congressional candidates, presidential candidates and the Republican and Democratic parties.

Wall Street’s spending spree on polit-

ical contributions coincided with a weakening of federal banking regulations, which in turn created a recipe for the astronomical financial disaster that sent the global economy reeling.

Sources: “Lax Oversight? Maybe $64 Million to DC Pols Explains It,” Greg Gordon, Truthout.org and McClatchey Newspapers, October 2, 2008; “Congressmen Hear from TARP Recipients Who Funded Their Campaigns,” Lindsay Renick Mayer, Capitol Eye, February 10, 2009; “The Big Takeover,” Matt Taibbi, Rolling Stone, March 2009.

2. De facto segregation deepening in public education Latinos and African Americans attend more segregated public schools today than they have for four decades, Professor Gary Orfield notes in “Reviving the Goal of an Integrated Society: A 21st Century Challenge,” a study conducted

by UCLA’s Civil Rights Project. Orfield’s report used federal data to highlight deepening segregation in public education by race and poverty.

About 44 percent of students in the nation’s public school system are people of color, and this group will soon make up the majority of the population in the United States. Yet this racial diversity often isn’t reflected from school to school. Instead, two out of every five African American and Latino youths attend schools Orfield characterizes as “intensely segregated,” composed of 90 percent to 100 percent people of color.

For Latinos, the trend reflects growing residential segregation. For African Americans, the study attributes a significant part of the reversal to ending deseg-

regation plans in public schools nationwide. Schools segregated by race and poverty tend to have much higher dropout rates, more teacher turnover and greater exposure to crime and gangs, placing students at a major disadvantage in society. The most severe segregation is in Western states, including California.

Fifty-five years after the Supreme Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education ruling, Orfield wrote, “Segregation is fast spreading into large sectors of suburbia, and there is little or no assistance for communities wishing to resist the pressures of resegregation and ghetto creation in order to build successfully integrated schools and neighborhoods.”

Source: “Reviving the Goal of an Integrated Society: A 21st Century Challenge,” Gary Orfield, The Civil Rights Project, UCLA, January 2009.

3. North Carolina’s nuclear nightmare The Shearon Harris nuclear plant in North Carolina’s Wake County isn’t just a power-generating station. The Progress Energy facility, located in a backwoods area, bears the distinction of housing the largest radioactive waste storage pools in the country. Spent fuel rods from two other nuclear plants are transported there by rail, then stored beneath circulating cold water to prevent the radioactive waste from heating.

The hidden danger, according to investigative reporter Jeffery St. Clair, is the looming threat of a pool fire. Citing a study by Brookhaven National Laboratory, St. Clair highlighted in Counterpunch the catastrophe that could ensue if a pool were to ignite. A possible 140,000 people could wind up with can-

cer. Contamination could stretch for thousands of square miles. And damages could reach an estimated $500 billion.

“Spent fuel recently discharged from a reactor could heat up relatively rapidly and catch fire,” Robert Alvarez, a former Department of Energy advisor and Senior Scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies noted in a study about safety issues surrounding nuclear waste pools. “The fire could well spread to older fuel. The longterm contamination consequences of such an event could be significantly worse than Chernobyl.”

Shearon Harris’ track record is pocked with problems requiring temporary shutdowns of the plant and malfunctions of the facility’s emergency-warning system.

When a study was sent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission highlighting the safety risks and recommending technological fixes to address the problem, St. Clair noted, a pro-nuclear commissioner successfully persuaded the agency to dismiss the concerns.

Source: “Pools of Fire,” Jeffrey St. Clair, CounterPunch, Aug. 9, 2008.

4. United States fails to protect against daily toxins Two years ago, the European Union enacted a bold new environmental policy requiring close scrutiny and restriction of toxic chemicals used in everyday products. Invisible perils such as lead in lipstick, endocrine disruptors in baby toys and mercury in electronics can threaten human health. The European legislation aimed to gradually phase out these toxic materials and replace them with safer alternatives.

The story that has gone unreported

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by mainstream American news media is how this game-changing legislation might affect the United States, where chemical corporations use lobbying muscle to ensure comparatively lax oversight of toxic substances. As global markets shift to favor safer consumer products, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lagging in its own scrutiny of insidious chemicals.

As investigative journalist Mark Schapiro pointed out in Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What’s at Stake for American Power, the EPA’s tendency to behave as if it were beholden to big business could backfire in this case, placing U.S. companies at a competitive disadvantage because products manufactured here will be regarded with increasing distrust.

Economics aside, the implications of loose restrictions on toxic products are chilling: just one-third of the 267 chemicals on the EU’s watch list have ever been tested by the EPA, and only two are regulated under federal law. Meanwhile, researchers at UC Berkeley estimate that 42 billion pounds of chemicals enter American commerce daily, and only a fraction have undergone risk assessments. When it comes to meeting the safer, more stringent EU standard, the stakes are high—with consequences including economic impacts as well as public health.

Sources: “European Chemical Clampdown Reaches Across Atlantic,” David Biello, Scientific American, Sept.

30, 2008; “How Europe’s New Chemical Rules Affect U.S.,” Environmental Defense Fund, Sept. 30, 2008; “U.S. Lags Behind Europe in Regulating Toxicity of Everyday Products,” Mark Schapiro, Democracy Now!, Feb. 24, 2009.

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5. Somali pirates: The untold story

6. As economy shrinks, D.C. Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa were like lobbying grows

Melvin Goodman described him as “the chief action officer for the Reagan administration’s drive to tailor intelligence reporting to White House political desires.” Gates also came under scrutiny for questions surrounding whether he misled Congress during the Iran-Contra scandal in the mid-1980s, and was accused of withholding information from intelligence committees when the United States provided military aid to Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war.

Critics are also uneasy about the appointment of Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn, who formerly served as a senior vice president at defense giant Raytheon Company and was a registered lobbyist for Raytheon until July 2008. Lynn, who previously served as Pentagon comptroller under the Clinton administration, came under fire during his confirmation hearing for “questionable accounting practices.”

The Defense Department failed multiple audits under Lynn’s leadership because it was unable to properly account for $3.4 trillion in financial transactions made over the course of several years.

Sources: “The Danger of Keeping Robert Gates,” Robert Parry, ConsortiumNews.com, Nov. 13, 2008; “Obama’s Defense Department Appointees—The $3.4 Trillion Question,” Andrew Hughes, Global Research, Feb. 13, 2009; “Obama Nominee Admiral Dennis Blair Aided Perpetrators of 1999 Church Killings in East Timor,” Allan Nairn, Democracy Now!, Jan. 7, 2009; “Ties to Chevron, Boeing Raise Concern on Possible NSA Pick,” Roxana Tiron, The Hill, Nov. 24, 2008.

In 2008, as the economy tumbled and unemployment soared, Washington lobbyists working for special interests were paid $3.2 billion—more than any other year on record. According to the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP), special interests spent a collective $32,523 per legislator, per day, for every day Congress was in session.

One event that triggered the lobbying boom, according to CRP director Sheila Krumholz, was the federal bailout—with the federal government ensuring that the lobbyists got a piece of the pie. Ironically, some of the first in line were the same players who helped precipitate the nation’s sharp economic downturn by engaging in high-risk, speculative lending practices.

“Even though some financial, insurance and real estate interests pulled back last year, they still managed to spend more than $450 million as a sector to lobby policymakers,” Krumholz Photo courtesy of Jason R. Zalasky, U.S. Navy noted. “That can buy Somali pirates boat from the MV Faina to shore while under observation by a U.S. Navy ship in late September. a lot of influence, and While the pirates’ exploits captured the world’s attention, little ink was devoted to the factors that made it’s a fraction of what Somalis desperate enough to resort to piracy in the first place: the dumping of nuclear waste and rampant overthe financial sector is fishing of their coastal waters. reaping in return But even as the pirates’ exploits around the Gulf through the government’s bailout program.”

The list of highest-ranking spenders on of Aden captured the world’s attention, little ink was Washington lobbying reads like a roster of devoted to factors that made the Somalis desperate some of the most powerful interests nationenough to resort to piracy in the first place: the dumping of nuclear waste and rampant over-fishing wide. Topping the list was the health sector, which spent $478.5 million lobbying Congress of their coastal waters.

In the early 1990s, when Somalia’s government last year. A close runner-up was the finance, collapsed, foreign interests began swooping into insurance and real estate sector, spending unguarded coastal waters to trawl for food—and ven- $453.5 million. Pharmaceutical companies turing into unprotected Somali territories to cheaply plunked down $230 million; electric utilities dispose of nuclear waste. Those activities continued spent $156.7 million; and oil and gas compawith impunity for years. The ramifications of toxic nies paid lobbyists $133.2 million.

Source: “Washington Lobbying Grew to dumping hit full force with the 2005 tsunami, when leaking barrels were washed ashore, sickening hun- $3.2 Billion Last Year, Despite Economy,” President Obama’s decision to retain Robert dreds and causing birth defects in newborn infants. Center for Responsive Politics, Open Gates, secretary of defense under President George W. Bush, marks the first time in history Meanwhile, the uncontrolled fishing harvests dam- Secrets.org that a president has opted to keep a defense secaged the economic livelihoods of Somali fishermen retary of an outgoing opposing party in power. and eroded the country’s supply of a primary food 7. Obama’s controversial source. That’s when the piracy began. defense appointees “Did we expect starving Somalians to stand pasPresident Barack Obama’s appointments to the sively on their beaches, paddling in our nuclear Department of Defense have raised serious ques- 8. Big business cheats the IRS The Cayman Islands and Bermuda are magnets waste, and watch us snatch their fish to eat in restau- tions among critics who’ve studied their track for Bank of America, Citigroup, American rants in London and Paris and Rome?” asked journal- records. Although the news media haven’t paid International Group and 11 other financial giants ist Johann Hari in a Huffington Post article. “We did- much attention, the defense appointees bring to the that were the beneficiaries of the federal governn’t act on those crimes—but when some of the fish- administration controversial histories and conflicts ment’s 2008 Wall Street bailout. It’s not the balmy ermen responded by disrupting the transit-corridor of interest due to close ties to defense contractors. for 20 percent of the world’s oil supply, we begin to Obama’s decision to retain Robert Gates, secre- weather that inspires some of America’s wealthiest shriek about ‘evil.’” tary of defense under President George W. Bush, companies to open operations in the Caribbean Sources: “Toxic waste behind Somali piracy,” marks the first time in history that a president has archipelago: The offshore oases provide safe harbors Najad Abdullahi, Al Jazeera English, Oct. 11, 2008; opted to keep a defense secretary of an outgoing to stash cash out of the reach of Uncle Sam. According to a 2008 report by the Government “You are being lied to about pirates,” Johann Hari, opposing party in power.

Accountability Office, which was largely ignored by The Huffington Post, Jan. 4, 2009; “The Two Piracies Gates, a former CIA director, has faced criticism the news media, 83 of the top publicly-held U.S. in Somalia: Why the World Ignores the Other,” for allegedly spinning intelligence reports for politicompanies, including some receiving substantial Mohamed Abshir Waldo, WardheerNews, Jan. 8, cal means. In Failure of Intelligence: The Decline 2009. and Fall of the CIA, author and former CIA analyst portions of federal bailout dollars, have operations gold for mainstream news outlets this past year.

Stories describing surprise attacks on shipping vessels, daring rescues and cadres of ragtag bandits extracting multimillion dollar ransoms were all over the airwaves and front pages.

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in tax havens that allow them to avoid paying their fair share to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The report also spotlighted the activities of Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), which has helped wealthy Americans to use tax schemes to cheat the IRS out of billions.

In December 2008, banking giant Goldman Sachs reported its first quarterly loss, and promptly followed up with a statement that its tax rate would drop from 34.1 percent to 1 percent, citing “changes in geographic earnings mix” as the reason. The difference: Instead of paying $6 billion in total worldwide taxes as it did in 2007, Goldman Sachs would pay a total of $14 million in 2008. In the same year, it received $10 billion and debt guarantees from the U.S. government.

“The problem is larger than Goldman Sachs,” U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Texas Democrat who serves on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, told Bloomberg News. “With the right hand out begging for bailout money, the left is hiding it offshore.”

Sources: “Goldman Sachs’s Tax Rate Drops to 1 percent or $14 Million,” Christine Harper, Bloomberg News, Dec. 16, 2008; “Gimme Shelter: Tax Evasion and the Obama Administration,” Thomas B. Edsall, The Huffington Post, Feb. 23, 2009

9. United States connected to white phosphorous strikes in Gaza In mid-January, as part of a military campaign, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fired several shells

that hit the headquarters of a United Nations relief agency in Gaza City, destroying provisions for basic aid like food and medicine.

The shells contained white phosphorous (referred to as “Willy Pete” in military slang), a smoke-producing, spontaneously flammable agent designed to obscure battle territory that also can ignite buildings or cause grotesque burns if it touches the skin.

The attack on the relief agency headquarters is just one example of a civilian structure that researchers discovered had been hit during the January air strikes. In the aftermath of the attacks, Human Rights Watch volunteers found spent white phosphorous shells on city streets, apartment roofs, residential courtyards and at a U.N. school in Gaza.

Human Rights Watch says the IDF’s use of white phosphorous violated international law, which prohibits deliberate, indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks that result in civilian casualties. After gathering evidence such as spent shells, the organization issued a report condemning the repeated firing of white phosphorus shells over densely populated areas of Gaza as a war crime. Amnesty International, another human rights organization, followed suit by calling upon the United States to suspend military aid to Israel—but to no avail.

The United States was a primary source of funding and weaponry for Israel’s military campaign.

Washington provided F-16 fighter planes, Apache helicopters, tactical missiles and a wide array of munitions, including white phosphorus.

Sources: “White Phosphorus Use Evidence of War Crimes Report: Rain of Fire: Israel’s Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus in Gaza,” Fred Abrahams, Human Rights Watch, March 25, 2009; “Suspend Military Aid to Israel, Amnesty Urges Obama after Detailing U.S. Weapons Used in Gaza,” Rory McCarthy, Guardian/U.K., Feb. 23, 2009; “U.S. Weaponry Facilitates Killings in Gaza,” Thalif Deen, Inter Press Service, Jan. 8, 2009; “U.S. military resupplying Israel with ammunition through Greece,” Saed Bannoura, International Middle East Media Center News, Jan. 8, 2009.

10. Ecuador says it won’t pay illegitimate debt When President Rafael Correa announced that Ecuador would default on its foreign debt last December, he didn’t say it was because the Latin American country was unable to pay. Rather, he framed it as a moral stand: “As president, I couldn’t allow us to keep paying a debt that was obviously immoral and illegitimate,” Correa told an international news agency. The news was mainly reported in financial publications, and the stories tended to quote harsh critics who characterized Correa as an extreme leftist with ties to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

But there’s much more to the story. The announcement came in the wake of an exhaustive audit of Ecuador’s debt, conducted under Correa’s direction by a newly created debt audit commission. The unprecedented audit docu-

mented hundreds of allegations of irregularity and illegality in the decades of debt collection from international lenders. Although Ecuador had made payments exceeding the value of the principal since the time it initially took out loans in the 1970s, its foreign debt had nonetheless swelled to levels three times as high due to extraordinarily high interest rates. With a huge percentage of the country’s financial resources devoted to paying the debt, little was left over to combat poverty in Ecuador.

Correa’s move to stand up against foreign lenders did not go unnoticed by other impoverished, debt-ridden nations, and the decision could set a precedent for developing countries struggling to get out from under massive debt obligation to first-world lenders.

Ecuador eventually agreed to a restructuring of its debt at about 35 cents on the dollar. Nonetheless, the move served to expose deficiencies in the World Bank system, which provides little recourse for countries to resolve disputes over potentially illegitimate debt.

Sources: “As Crisis Mounts, Ecuador Declares Foreign Debt Illegitimate and Illegal,” Daniel Denvir, Alternet, November 26, 2008; “Invalid Loans to Ecuador: Who Owes Who,” Committee for the Integral Audit of Public Credit, Utube, Fall 2008; “Ecuador’s Debt Default,” Neil Watkins and Sarah Anders, Foreign Policy in Focus, Dec. 15, 2008. editor@missoulanews.com

the $$–$$$...$15 and over Blue Canyon Kitchen 3720 N. Reserve (adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn) 541-BLUE www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com We offers creatively-prepared American cooking served in the comfortable elegance of their lodge restaurant featuring unique dining rooms. Kick back in the Tavern; relish the cowboy chic and culinary creations in the Great Room; visit with the chefs and dine in the Kitchen or enjoy the fresh air on the Outdoor Patio. Parties and special events can be enjoyed in the Bison Room. Hours: M-Th 11am10pm; Fr-Sa 11am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm; Sun brunch 10am-2pm; Tavern til Midnight Su-Th, 2am Fr-Sa. $$-$$$ Ciao Mambo 541 S. Higgins Ave. 543-0377 Ciao Mambo, at the end of the Hip Strip on 4th and Higgins, serves up fresh, classic, immigrant style Italian food seven days a week. Terrific service and an extensive domestic and Italian wine list makes Ciao Mambo a hit for any occasion. Dinner only and take out service available. Ciaomambo.com or 543-0377. $$-$$$ Jakers 3515 Brooks St. • 721-1312 www.jakers.com Every occasion is a celebration at Jakers. Enjoy our two for one Happy Hour throughout the week in a fun, casual atmosphere. Hungry? Try our hand cut steaks, small plate menu and our vegetarian & gluten free entrees. Special senior menu & a great kids’ menu. For reservations or take out call 721-1312. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve • 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ Pearl Café & Bakery 231 E. Front St. • 541-0231 Country French Specialties, Bison, Elk, Fresh Fish Daily, delicious salads and appetizers. Breads and desserts baked in house.

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areas, or drop in for a quick bite in the wine bar. Now, you may go to our website Pearlcafe.US to make reservations or buy gift certificates, while there check out our gorgeous wedding and specialty cakes. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Red Bird Restaurant & Wine Bar 111 N. Higgins Ave. • 549-2906 A hidden culinary treasure in the Historic Florence Hotel. Treat yourself to a sensuous dining experience, service, cuisine and ambiance delivered with creative and elegant detail.

Seasonal menus featuring the freshest ingredients. New wine bar open Monday - Saturday, 5:00 - 10:30. Enter through the Florence Building lobby. $$-$$$ Scotty’s Table 131 S. Higgins Ave. • 549-2790 Share a meal on our park side patio or within the warm elegance of our location at the historic Wilma Building. Enjoy our seasonal menu of classic Mediterranean and European fare with a contemporary American twist, featuring the freshest local ingredients.

Serving lunch Tues-Sat 11:00-2:30, and dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:00-Close. Beer and Wine available. $$-$$$ Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine 549-7979 Corner of Pine & Higgins Located in beautiful Downtown Missoula, serving traditional Japanese cuisine and exquisite sushi. Sushi Hana offers a variety of traditional and local favorites, including nigirisushi, maki-sushi rolls and sashimi. In addition, we offer Tempura, Teriyaki and appetizers with a delicious assortment of sauces. Expanded selection of sakes, beer and wine. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. $$–$$$

$–$$...$5–$15 Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street • 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzone, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a "biga" (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch & dinner. Beer & Wine. Mon-Sat. $-$$

The Bridge Pizza Corner of S. 4th & S. Higgins Ave. 542-0002 Dine-In, Drive-Thru, Delivery... Truly a Missoula find. Popular with the locals. Voted Missoula's best pizza. Everything from hand-tossed, thin-crust, stone deck pizza to wild salmon burritos, free-range chicken, rice bowls, ribs, pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches & "Pizza by the Slice."

And now offering gluten-free dough. Local brews on tap and wine by the glass. Open every day for lunch & dinner. $-$$ Catalyst Cafe and Espresso Bar 111 N Higgins 542-1337 Open daily from 7 am to 3 pm. Breakfast and lunch served all day, everyday. Huevos Rancheros, Omelets, Tomato Lime and Tortilla Soup, Bing Cherry Salads, Fried Egg Sandwiches. Locally owned and operated since 1991.

Daily specials from our local farmers and ranchers. $-$$ Food For Thought 540 Daly Ave 721-6033 Missoula “Original” Coffeehouse/Cafe located across from the U of M campus. Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Also serving cold sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods and an espresso bar til close. Mon thru Thurs 7am - 8pm Fri & Sat 7am - 4pm Sun 8am - 8pm. www.thinkfft.com $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 South 3rd West 541-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted free-range chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm. $–$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins 541-4622 Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. We also offer catering. www.justinshobnobcafe.com MC/V $-$$

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HuHot Mongolian Grill 3521 Brooks 829-8888 At HuHot you’ll find dozens of meats, seafood, noodles, vegetables and homemade sauces for the timid to the adventurous. Choose your favorites from the fresh food bars. You pick ‘em…we grill ‘em. We are as carnivore, vegetarian, diabetic, losalt and low-carb friendly as you want to be! Start with appetizers and end with desserts. You can even toast your own s’mores right at you table. A large selection of beer, wine and sake’ drinks available. Stop by for a great meal in a fun atmosphere. Kid and family friendly.

Open daily at 11 AM. $-$$ Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We're the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Not matter what you are looking for, we'll give you something to smile about. $-$$ Iza Asian Restaurant 529 S. Higgins Ave. 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com All of our menu items are made from scratch and we use no MSG products. Featuring dishes from Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Nepal, and Malaysia. Extensive hot and ice tea menu including bubble tea. Join us in our Asian themed dining room for a wonderful IZA experience. Open Mon-Sat, lunch and dinner. $-$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins Ave. 541-4541 From Latté to Lassî, Water to Wine, Tea Cup to Tea Pot, Liquid Planet has the best beverage offering this side of Neptune -- with a special focus on all-natural, organic, and sustainability. Their distinctive and healthy smoothie menu is worth the visit too! Quick and delicious breakfast and lunch is always ready to go; pastries, croissants, bagels, breakfast burritos, wraps, salads, and soups. Open 8 am to 10 pm daily. $-$$

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Noodle Express 2000 W. Broadway 541-7333 Featuring a mixture of non-traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Polynesian contemporary dishes. Phone ahead ordering is enhanced with a convenient Pick-Up window. $-$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 Don't feel like cooking? Pick up some fried chicken, made to order sandwiches, fresh deli salads, & sliced meats and cheeses. Or mix and match items from our hot case. Need some dessert with that? Our bakery makes cookies, cakes, and brownies that are ready when you are. $-$$ Paul’s Pancake Parlor 2305 Brooks 728-9071 (Tremper’s Shopping Center) Check out our home cooked lunch and dinner specials or try one of 17 varieties of pancakes. Our famous breakfast is served all day! Monday is all you can eat spaghetti for $6.95. Wednesday is turkey night with all of the trimmings for $6.95. Eat in or take-out. M-F 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am4pm. $–$$.

Posh Chocolat 119 South Higgins 543-2566 Next to the Historic Wilma Building in downtown Missoula.

The chocolate lovers paradise is now also a great place for lunch. With a total remodel, serving freshly made sweet and savory crepes, delicious quiches, soups, seasonal salads and artisanal European style pastries. And don't forget what's been keeping us busy since 2005; stop in and try our single origin, 100% Ecuadorian, hand crafted Truffles. www.poshchocolat.com. $-$$

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Red Robin 2901 Brooks Street 830-3170 www.redrobin.com Half the price, twice the fun! Halfy Hour at the Southgate Mall Red Robin®! Half price bar drinks Monday – Friday, 4-6 p.m. and Monday – Saturday, 9-10 p.m.

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 $-$$

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Uptown Diner 120 N. Higgins 542-2449 Step into the past at this 50's style downtown diner. Breakfast is served all day. Daily Lunch Specials.

All Soups, including our famous Tomato Soup, are made from scratch. Voted best milkshakes in Missoula for 14 straight years. Great Food, Great Service, Great Fun!!

Monday - Sunday 8a.m. - 3p.m. $-$$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$ What’s For Dinner Meal Delivery Service 406-207-2203 Delicious, affordable meals delivered to your door. Fresh dinner menu changes weekly, frozen dinner and dessert menus change monthly. Order by noon on Monday, deliveries are made Tuesday. Meals start at only $7.50 per portion. Menus and ordering available at www.WhatsForDinnerMissoula.com. $-$$ 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.

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$...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. $

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 37 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.”

Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Cold Stone Creamery Across from Costco on Reserve by TJ Maxx & Ross 549-5595 ColdStone Creamery ice-cream cakes will make your party perfect. With super-premium, home-made ice cream and layers of moist cake, we can make you the belle of the ball. Call a day ahead and we will decorate it with anything you want - from princesses to giant robots to unique holiday scenes. Bring in your business card for a $5 discount. $-$$

Indulge Bakery 700 SW Higgins Ave 544-4293 indulgebakery.wordpress.com Now open! Enjoy international flavors from baci di dama to pizzelles, gourmet cupcakes, scones and decadent cinnamon rolls. Specialty breads hot and fresh between 3 and 5pm daily. October special: Sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos! Special orders encouraged. Open M-F 7am-6:30pm; Sat. 9am-4pm See us on Facebook! $

Le Petit Outre 129 South 4th West 543-3311 Twelve thousand pounds of oven mass…Bread of integrity, pastry of distinction, yes indeed, European hand-crafted baked goods, Pain de Campagne, Ciabatta, Cocodrillo, Pain au Chocolat, Palmiers, and Brioche. Several more baked options and the finest espresso available. Please find our goods at the finest grocers across Missoula. Saturday 8-3, Sunday 82, Monday-Friday 7-6. $

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Nobody likes waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but the problem with that expression is it draws attention to the morning, when you notice something’s wrong, instead of to the night before, when the damage was done. All the coffee in the world won’t undo a pre-bed argument or late night. If you want to wake up on the right side of the bed, you have to go to sleep there. And the same can be said about your garden.

Winter is like a long, cold night for your garden, and the morning, aka spring, will be largely shaped by what you do the preceding fall—hence the expression “putting the garden to bed.” If tucked in properly, your garden will be healthier, with fewer weeds, and require much less work come spring. In other words, next year’s gardening season starts right now. So here’s a checklist of fall chores to help make good beds for your garden to sleep in.

Clear the dregs of this year’s garden.

Leaving dead plants in your garden creates habitat for pests and their eggs. Root maggots, for example, can overwinter in the roots of plants in the mustard family, like broccoli or kale, and infect next year’s crop.

Pull your plants, roots and all, and put them in the compost or the chicken yard. You should have gotten rid of diseased plants already, but if any remain in your garden, don’t put them in the compost—burn them, or put them in the trash.

Weeds should also be removed. If a weed is of the spreading variety, removing the roots now will prevent it from getting the jump next year. If the weed contains seed heads, be careful not to scatter the seeds. And since many weed seeds can survive the compost pile unscathed, burn the seed heads or put them in the trash, rather than the compost.

The seed heads of your crop plants, on the other hand, can be a different story, depending on your gardening style. I like to break up the seed heads of the “good” plants and scatter the seeds over the garden. I do this every fall with cilantro, lettuce, spinach and parsley, and over the years

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Well, SSS clearly didn’t read my recent proclamation that pickling beets is the best way to store them.

Boil or steam them about 30 minutes, long enough that the skins slip off. Pickle them in 50/50 water to cider vinegar, with or without pickling spices. If you want to sweeten the

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longer, giving you an extra month or two of easy storage before you have to dig them.

If you’re into flowers, consider planting bulbs, like tulips, crocuses or daffodils in the fall.

They’ll come up in spring and look pretty.

The most important aspect of putting your garden to bed is getting your soil ready for next year’s planting. Many farmers till the ground in fall, rather than pulling up the weeds and leftover crops. This disrupts the pest habitat and recycles nutrients from the plants directly into the soil. The downside is that tilling also disrupts soil structure and the activity of good soil microorganisms.

Whether or not you do a fall tilling, you should definitely spread compost or manure on your beds. It not only adds nutrients to the soil, but also acts as a mulch, preventing weed growth, and when you dig in that dirt come spring you’ll notice it turns over like butter.

Most farmers, and many gardeners, plant a cover crop in fall, like winter rye or buckwheat. Cover crops act as a living mulch, crowding out weeds that might otherwise take hold in the empty fields, and contributing organic matter to the soil when they’re tilled under in the spring.

While there’s no doubt that cover crops improve the long-term health of the soil, Photo by Ari LeVaux sowing them can be overly ambitious for some crops can be planted now. Garlic is typical- some home gardeners, because of the work ly planted in fall, and doing so should be high on involved in mowing them and tilling them under.

One way to achieve a similar result is to cover your list of fall chores. Fall is also a good time to seed spinach, parsley and onions. If they have your garden with a layer of dead leaves, which will time to sprout, the plants will survive most win- decompose over the winter, adding organic matter ters. And if the seeds lie dormant until the spring while preventing weeds from taking root. If you thaw, they’ll be in perfect position to sprout as really want to be slick, first spread some compost, then a thin layer of leaves, and then a layer of straw early as possible.

Some root crops, like carrots, can remain in to keep the leaves from blowing away. In spring the ground into the winter. In fact, carrots get the leaves will be gone, with assistance from the sweeter after a frost. But it won’t matter how good compost, and you can rake up the straw to reveal a they are if the ground is frozen and you can’t dig fertile bed, free of weeds and ripe for the planting.

That’s the kind of bed you want to wake up to them out, so cover your carrots with a thick layer of straw mulch (not hay, which has seeds). The on the other side of winter. So tuck your garden mulch will keep the ground soft for several weeks in right. these plants have migrated around the garden, sprouting up among tomatoes, garlic or whatever gets planted in their place the following year. I allow these edible shoots to grow wherever they sprout, and watch how they do. Not only do I get the supplemental greens, I learn how they perform in the presence of other plants, and in different corners of the garden. This strategy has helped me find the best spots in my garden for spinach (by the grapes) and parsley (in the strawberries).

Lettuce seems to grow well everywhere, and I still haven’t found the sweet spot for cilantro.

On this note, and in keeping with the notion that next year’s garden season starts this autumn,

brine a little, fine, but it’s not necessary because beets are so sweet.

And yes, beets can be stored in damp sand (or sawdust, or peat moss) in a cool (32–40 degrees) place. Remove beet tops, leaving about a half-inch of stem and don’t cut root end to prevent bleeding. Washing them isn’t necessary, but if you do, let them dry completely.

To dampen your sand, lightly mist it while turning the sand. Put a layer of sand (or other storage material) in the container, then a layer of beets, making sure they aren’t touching each other or the side of the container. If you got your storage material wetter than slightly moist, then store it uncovered until the sand dries out a bit, but not com-

pletely. Then cover the container with a tight-fitting lid. I’ve heard that in some cases the beets will actually grow little leaves when stored this way—a nice dose of green in winter. In a root cellar, unheated garage or attic the beets should last four to six months—less than half as long as they’d last if you pickled them, but hey, who’s counting?

You can also grate your beets and mix the gratings into brownie batter, bake the brownies and freeze them. They’ll last undisturbed for months this way. But chances are, they won’t sit undisturbed for long.

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Modern “fashion” collides with Greek mythology when the UM Theatre and Dance Department presents Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice starting Tue., Oct. 27, at 7:30 PM in the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Building, and running through Sat., Oct. 31. $14/$12 seniors and students/$8 children 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets. Additional shows run Tue., Nov. 3, through Sat., Nov. 7.

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Witness meditative designs that represent harmony, balance, community and pure wisdom when Tibetan monks convene at the University Center South Atrium to create a sacred sand mandala which they started yesterday and will work on throughout today and again on Oct. 23.

Free to spectate. Call 243-5082.

Seize the opportunity to watch documentary films about American Indian land rights, the trash trade in Egypt and more during the

Montana CINE Film Festival, which starts with screenings at 9:30 AM, followed by screenings of more films at various times through Oct. 24, all at the Roxy Theatre, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $40 pass for unlimited screenings/$5 per screening/$3 for matinees for youth under 12.

Visit www.wildlifefilms.org for a downloadable schedule or call 728-9380.

Kids and parents experiment with rhythm and more during Rhythm Tykes, a class for kids 18 months–4 years old this and every Thu. at 10 AM at Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 South Ave. W. $40 five classes/$10 class. Call 396-3352.

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Tales, a movement, music and singing program at 10:30 AM every Tue., Thu. and Fri. Free. Call 721-BOOK. Your skill at creating something functionally wicked, like a beer stein or a vase, comes in handy during the ZACC’s Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, which runs from noon–8 PM Mon.–Fri. and every Sat. from noon–5 PM at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. W. Price $5–$20, depending on the cost of pottery. Call 549-7555 . end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., October 23, to calendar@missoulanews.com.

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I’m sure your lunch digests a little easier with discussions on “Phenotypic Plasticity of Giant Goldenrod in the U.S. and Hungary” at noon in Room 303 of UM’s old Journalism Building. Free. Call 243-2288.

The late James Crumley gets a few kind words during the Montana Festival of the Book discussion “The Last Good Kiss: An Appreciation of James Crumley” moderated by Michael Koepf with Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, Laura Lippman and James Grady at 3 PM at the Wilma Theatre. Free. Call 243-6022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

The musical gods give your kids something to pluck and purr about during Afterschool Adventures: Playdate with an Artist featuring the Tangled Tones Music Studio at the Children’s Museum of Missoula, 225 W. Front St., at 3 PM. $4.25/free under age 1. Call 541PLAY or visit www.learnplayimagine.org.

Stories of the Asian American experience during WWII rise forth from the page when author Jamie Ford reads from his book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet at 4 PM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free.

Call 243-6022.

Tibetans have endured lots over the years in terms of human rights violations. Glimpse into that reality when Tibetan monk Venerable Ngawang Chojor discusses that and life as a refugee at 4 PM in the University Center Theater. Free. Call 243-5082.

Breakdance, slamdance or just inventively dance when your 7- to 8-year-old checks out Creative and Modern Movement, a dance class at 4:15 PM this and every Thu. in the ballet studio of UM’s PARTV building, until Dec. 3. $75/$65 UM faculty and staff. Call 243-2849.

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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.

Wiggle those hips and strike poses of elegant expression when former UM dance prof Amy Ragsdale leads a Beginning to Intermediate Modern Dance class at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., every Thu. at 5 PM. Cost TBA. Call 541-7240.

All genres are encouraged—excepting, perhaps, drone—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.

Gypsies come out during Troupe Night class every Thu. at 5:30 PM at the Belly Tent Dance Studio, 2016 Strand Ave. $25/month for every class you can make it to. First class is free, $7 drop-in after. Call Blair at 531-3000.

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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.

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Connect your mind and soul to whatever deity you deem divine during a taize chanting circle with Rev. Jennifer Hackenbruch and Erin Barnes the second and fourth Thu. of the month at 6 PM at 2237 S. Third St. W. Free. Call 370-9631.

Warm up your vocal cords in pitchperfect fashion when Lila Cleminshaw leads a Singing Technique class this and every Thu. at 6:30 PM for five weeks at the YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St. $45/$40 members. Call 721-YMCA. 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.

Rock some sweet fiddle solos and bust a move while others shred without use of an amp during Old Timey Music Sessions at Free Cycles, 732 S. First St. W., at 7:30 PM this and every Thu. through Oct. Free. Call 726-3765.

Get ready for a “poignant journey of self discovery and sexuality” which also features monsters when Missoula native and playwright Laramie Dean reads Othernatural at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins, today through Oct. 24. $10. Visit www.mtactors.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

A party for the written word ensues when Dennis Lehane, Andrew Sean Greer and Maile Meloy read from their works during the Montana Festival of the Book’s Gala Reading at the Wilma Theatre at 7:30 PM. Free. Call 243-6022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

Organize those random sounds into something harmonic when Lila Cleminshaw leads a Sing ing Harmony II class this and every Thu. at 7:45 PM for five weeks at the YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St. $45/$40 members. Call 721-YMCA. Bring yer guitar, bass or other instrument of choice every Thu. night to The Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier, when it

holds an open-mic style artists’ showcase at 8 PM. Free. Interested musicians should call 541-8463.

Bowling and karaoke go together like bloody meat and pickles during Solid Sound Karaoke at Westside Lanes at 8:30 PM. Free. Call 541-SING. 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 testosteronefueled karaoke begins at 9 PM. Free.

Call 363-6969.

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

Get your fix with Sandy Bradford and Mark Souhrada when they host the jam at Los Caporales in Columbia Falls at 9 PM. Call 892-5025.

Join several hundred people and revel in the glory of debauchery when cheap well drinks and laptop-fueled hip-hop, crunk, electronic, pop and mashed-up tunes hit the Badlander every week where Dead Hipster DJ Night gets the booties bumpin’ and the feet stompin’ at 9 PM. $3.

They’ve yet to bust some caps, but you can help Missoula’s Hellgate Rollergirls get off the ground during the Dollaz for Derby Dames Fundraiser featuring music by Rooster Sauce, Vera, Punchy and the Knock Outs, El Zombie Gato and Reptile Dysfunction at the Palace at 9 PM. $5.

See a plethora of patterns and colors after a few pitchers, and muster up the courage to belt out some classics too, and perhaps win a prize, during Kaleidoscope Karaoke every Tue.–Sun. at the Lucky Strike Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave., at 9:30 PM. Free. Call 721-1798.

All amblers hippie-tonk it up when the Canyon Creek Ramblers rove over to the Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish, 27 Central Ave., for a show at 9:30 PM. Free.

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 DJ Fleege spinning an expansive array of tech

house and progressive electro dance tunes. Free.

Cross your karaoke sword with others under the influence of that music box you sing along to during Combat DJ and Karaoke nights, this and every Thu. at the Press Box, 835 E. Broadway St., at 10 PM. Free.

He’ll cure your tremors with a sweet shot of country: Russ Nasset hits up the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., for a solo set this and every other Thu. at 10 PM. Free.

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Seize the opportunity to watch documentary films about American Indian land rights, the trash trade in Egypt and more during the Montana CINE Film Festival, which starts with screenings at 9:30 AM, followed by screenings of more films at various times through Oct. 24, all at the Roxy Theatre, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $40 pass for unlimited screenings/$5 per screening/$3 for matinees for youth under 12. Visit www.wildlifefilms.org for a downloadable schedule or call 728-9380.

The ice caps are melting, and driving a Hummer certainly isn’t helping, so do your part and join others during a rally for climate change legislation from 10 AM–2 PM at UM’s Oval.

Free. Call 574-993-6591 or visit www.350.org.

The Missoula Public Library hosts a preschool storytime geared toward children 3–6 years old every Fri. at 10:30 AM. This week, The Rebirth of Environmentalism: Grassroots Activism from the Spotted Owl to the Polar Bear by Douglas Bevington. 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. Toddlers always learn a thing or two from books like Knitting for Anarchists

by Anna Zilboorg at Toddler Story Time, which includes age appropriate stories (of course), from 10:30–11:15 AM in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St. in Hamilton.

Free. Call 363-1670.

Invigorate that spine of yours during a Classical Pilates Mat Class taught

by Alison Laundrie every Fri. at Main Street Pilates, 214 E. Main St., at 11 AM. $12. RSVP 541-2673.

The written word gets elevated and celebrated during the 10th Annual Montana Festival of the Book, which features readings, workshops, film screenings, discussions and more starting at 11 AM in various rooms at the Holiday Inn-Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St., as well as other locations in Missoula, today until 5:30 PM and again on Oct. 24.

Most events are free. Visit www.humanitiesmontana.org for a downloadable schedule or call 2436022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

PLAY THE Kids with ADD and ADHD need support, so learn some strategies to improve your child’s chances for success during the Families First program Pizza For Parents: Helping the Child with ADD/ADHD from 11:30 AM–12:45 PM at the Family Resource Center of Lewis and Clark Elementary, 2901 Park St. Free. Call 721-7690 to register.

Fed jobs are probably pretty lucrative in a recession, right? Mull it over during the presentation “Careers in the State Department” with William Stewart from University of Texas–Austin from noon–1:30 PM in Room 332 of the University Center.

Free. Call 243-2022.

Discarded books become works of art during the altered books workshop for kids ages 13 and up from 2–4:30 PM at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free.

Call 721-BOOK. Perhaps they’ll blast the Animal Collective during Animal Art Collective, a kid art project that focuses on alpacas, butterflies and caimans at 3 PM at the Children’s Museum of Missoula, 225 W. Front St. $4.25/free under age 1. Call 541-PLAY. Get a grasp on the impact internment camps have had on the present during a panel discussion on Japanese internees and internment camps with two UM J-School profs, Teresa Tamura and Carol Van Valkenburg, as well as Diane Sands from the museum at Fort Missoula, at 4 PM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Call 728-0447.

nightlife Brighten up your night with swaths of reds, browns and shades of gold during the Sandpiper Art Gallery exhibit Splashes of Color–Flashes of Fall, with an opening reception from 5–7 PM at the gallery, 306 Main St. in Polson. Free. Call 883-5956 or visit www.sandpiperartgallery.com.

Ease your mind with serene landscape paintings as three artists from Stevensville present the Bobbie, Robbie and Barbara Show with a reception at The Frame Shop & Gallery, 325 Main St. in Hamilton, from 5–7 PM. Free. Call 363-6684.

Get your buzz on just after work with a varied selection of vino when The Loft, 119 W. Main St., presents a weekly wine tasting every Fri. at 5:15 PM. $10.

Do your part to end violence and rape against women during the annual Take Back the Night march, which starts with an open healing circle for victims at 5:30 PM in University Center Room 222, followed by a community march at 6 PM starting at the Griz statue on campus, and culminating in a rally at 7 PM at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. W. All events are free.

Call 243-4153. (See Agenda in this issue.)

Have a drink, munch on snacks and hobnob with authors like Andrew Sean Greer, Maile Meloy, David Simon and others during the Montana Festival of the Book’s Festival Author Reception which starts at 5:30 PM at the Holiday InnDowntown At the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. $25 at the door or register at www.humanitiesmontana.org. Call

243-6022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

Poker equals money in the coffers of Opportunity Resources during the Rotary Club of Missoula’s Old West Poker Fest Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, a fundraiser starting at 6 PM at the Press Box, 835 E. Broadway St. $100 buy-in with food and drink included. Call 239-4592 Mark Heyka busts out some melodious chirps while Mayor John Engen brings laughs and the Hooters Girls, um, bring merriment? It’ll be all that and more during the Who’s Who Missoula Revue, a fundraiser for support services for area youth featuring a host of Missoula luminaries starting with a reception at 6:30 PM and revue at 7:30 PM at the Montana Theatre in UM’s PARTV Center. $50 VIP seating/$25 regular admission.

Call 829-2310.

Wrap your head around the “Eight Worldly Concerns” and how overcoming them leads to happier lives when Buddhist nun Ven. Thubten Chodron discusses “From Confusion to Enlightenment” from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Kathy Ogren Room of Missoula’s Chamber of Commerce, 825 E. Front St. $10 suggested donation.

Indie rock of all strands threads through Missoula for Rock Out Seattle: A Music Showcase featuring Seattle’s Boat, Bellingham, Wash.’s Black Eyes & Neckties, as well as locals Fiancée and Places at 7 PM at the University Center Ballroom. All Ages. $10/$8 advance without Griz Card, $8/$6 advance with Griz Card. Call 243-5527. (See Noise in this issue.)

Spondees will fly and alliteration rules the day during a Festival of the Book poetry slam featuring 16 poets and the music of DJ Mermaid and company from 7–10 PM at the Palace. Free.

A Second Wind reading follows from 10 PM–midnight. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

Help a kid that’s sick enjoy a wish of their own during Dance for Wishes, a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation which features music by Tom Catmull and the Clerics, a silent auction, a magic show and free hors

d’oeuvres from 7–11 PM at the Elks Lodge, 112 N. Pattee St. $20 with tickets at Worden’s, Staggering Ox and La Quinta Inn, or at the door. Call 543-2703.

The woods exude graciousness when you attend the Third Annual Voices of the Wilderness Fundraiser, an art exhibit/silent auction that helps the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation and starts at 7 PM at Kalispell’s Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E. $15 suggested d o n a t i o n a t t h e d o o r. V i s i t www.bmwf.org/events.php.

Get ready for a “poignant journey of self discovery and sexuality” which also features monsters when Missoula native and playwright Laramie Dean reads Othernatural at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins, today through Oct. 24. $10. Visit www.mtactors.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

The honky tonk switch hits 11 when Bob Wire rips it up with a show at The Cellars, 5646 W. Harrier, at 7:30 PM. $5. Call 541-8463.

Wolfgang Puck’s musical appreciation gets upped a notch during UM’s Fusion Concert, which, much like Puck’s palette, features a plethora of players including the University Orchestra student and faculty ensembles, symphonic winds, and other bowers and pluckers at 7:30 PM at the University Theatre. $10/$5 students and seniors. Call 243-6880.

Bear witness to the zany Sycamore family and their erratic ways, and see how the crotchety Kirby clan reacts, when the Whitefish Theatre Company presents You Can’t Take It With Yo u a t 7 : 3 0 P M a t t h e O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in Whitefish, 1 Central Ave. $15 adults/$12 seniors/$8 students. Call 862-5371.

Take in themes of love and racial prejudice during WWII at the Missoula Children’s Theatre Community Theatre production of South Pacific at 8 PM at the theater, 200 N. Adams St. $20 person. Call 728-PLAY or visit www.mctinc.org.

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It’s bound to get a little stringy and slick on the dance floor when Chip Jasmin, Sleeping Child String Band and the Stringaderos folk it down with a show at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., at 8 PM. $10 advance at Rockin Rudy’s or at the door.

You’ll laugh, you might cry and you’ll certainly be moved during the Montana Festival of the Book’s Evening with David Sedaris at the Wilma Theatre at 8 PM. However, you better have a ticket, as the event is sold out. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

Start the night and end it with benevolent rawkinspired bite marks when The Wild Coyotes howl it up with a show at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., at 8 PM. Free.

They’re your brothers from anotha motha and they keep it fresh with 12-bar progressions: catch Brother Music when they blues up the Symes Hot Springs Hotel, 209 Wall St. in Hot Springs, at 8 PM. Donations appreciated. Call 741-2361.

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.

Be thankful that the freedom to speak includes the freedom to sing when you sidle up to the mic at karaoke night at the VFW, kicking off at 9 PM. Free.

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.

Feel free to shake it like a salt shaker 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.

Learn to sing “Dancing Queen” in tongues when Bassackwards Karaoke invades the Alcan Bar & Grill in Frenchtown, 16780 Beckwith St., every Fri. at 9 PM. Free.

Call 531-8327.

Soak yourself in some sake and get ready for a night of pop punkish rock straight from Osaka, Japan when Shonen Knife stops by the Badlander for a show at 9 PM. $8. Volumen and Vera open.

Cure those agoraphobic nosebleeds with some rock and country courtesy of Cabin Fever, who play the Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St. in Frenchtown, at 9 PM. Free. Call 626-5720.

Suicide is not an option when faced with the country, classic rock and R ‘n B punch of the Lifers, who play Florence’s High Spirits Club and Casino, 5341 Hwy. 93 N., at 9:30 PM. Free. Call 273-9992.

The ghost of André the Giant drinks you under the table and dares you to a dance off when blues ‘n jazz peddlers Full Grown Men play the Union Club at 9:30 PM. Free.

Bowling commingles with a laser light show and some DJ tunage from Kaleidoscope Entertainment every Fri. at 9:30 PM at Five Valleys Bowling Center, 515 Dearborn Ave. Free. Call 549-4158.

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.

Quit sputtering nonsensical sentences and kick a honky tonk can in the air when Whitefish’s Canyon Creek Ramblers play the Top Hat at 10 PM. Cover TBA.

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Today’s your last chance to nab local goods from the Clark Fork River Market, as the market ends the season from 8 AM–1 PM today under the Higgins Street bridge in the Riverside Parking lot. Free to spectate.

If you believe you’re at risk for kidney disease, nab a free kidney health screening at the University Center from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM where you’ll also receive a health risk appraisal, blood and urine tests and more. Registration required and limited to 100 people. Call 800398-9002 or 728-1630.

They probably won’t be playing Blackalicious’ first album on repeat, but you can still get down with some lively movement of the same name when Jody Mosher and Cathy Jenni lead a Nia class every Sat. at 9 AM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. $10. Call 541-7240.

Cheetos and fried chicken no longer make for a healthy meal for the kids when funds are low, so grab some healthful cooking tips during “Eating Right When Money is Tight,” a cooking class sponsored by Child Care Resources that runs from 9 AM–2 PM today and again on Nov. 7 at CCR’s headquarters, 127 E. Main St. Ste. 314. $25 fee. Call 728-6446.

If you’d like to let others know about those dirtslingers at Missoula’s Urban Demonstration Project, the oldest sustainability org in town, head to its headquarters, 629 Phillips St., from 9 AM–noon to help distribute info about MUD to neighbors and others in the community. Free. Call 721-7513.

Seize the opportunity to watch documentary films about American Indian land rights, the trash trade in Egypt and more during the Montana CINE Film Festival, which starts with screenings at 9:30 AM, followed by screenings of more films at various times through Oct. 24, all at the Roxy Theatre, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $40 pass for unlimited screenings/$5 per screening/$3 for matinees for youth under 12. Visit www.wildlifefilms.org for a downloadable schedule or call 728-9380.

The written word gets elevated and celebrated during the 10th Annual Montana Festival of the Book, which features readings, workshops, film screenings, discussions and more starting at 9:30 AM in various rooms at the Holiday Inn-Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St., as well as other locations in Missoula. Most events are free. Visit www.humanitiesmontana.org for a downloadable schedule or call 243-6022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

Snuff out the negative and learn to embrace the positive during the two-day retreat/experiental workshop “How to Free Your Mind: Tara the Liberator” with Buddhist nun Ven. Thubten Chodron which runs from 9:30 AM–4 PM Sat. and Sun. at a TBA location. $35 suggested donation. Meet at the Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center, 441 Woodworth Ave., at 9 AM to then carpool to the location, or call 543-2207 for directions.

Kids get ghoulish a little earlier this year during the Children’s Museum of Missoula’s All Day Halloween Bash, which runs from 10 AM–8 PM and features snack making, Halloween games, costume contests and more. $5. Call 541-PLAY. Hulk and Superman get a cultural makeover during “Invent Your Own Action Figure” where kids, teens, adults and paper doll enthusiasts (are you out there?) create personalized action figures from 10–11:30 AM at the

Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free, but bring some materials to personalize your work. Call 721-BOOK. Your bedtime tales of college-age debauchery fall a little short of the mark. Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like stories, fingerplays, flannel-board pictograms and more at 11 AM at the Missoula Public Library. Free. Call 721-BOOK. Kids ages 6–9 can engross themselves in feral tales in their Halloween costumes when Nicole Adamson reads Where the Wild Things Are and kids create their own monster tales during a writers workshop from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St. Free. RSVP at www.thestraydogwritinglab.org.

Call 363-1670.

Get a 20 minute shot of artistic pleasure, with engaging gallery guides to lead you along when you take a tour of the Missoula Art Museum’s latest exhibitions from Scott Fife, Teresa Tamura and Roger Shimomura at noon at the museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free.

Call 728-0447.

Join other like minded earthen stewards in celebration during the Swift Fiesta, a family friendly celebration for Ecology Project International’s move to the Swift building, 315 S. Fourth St. E., which features a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon, followed by free local food, music by Casey*jo, Kira Means, Jack Klempay and more. Free. E-mail kelsey@ecologyproject.org.

Naturalistic paintings become the apple of your eye, and an artistic target, when Stephanie J. Frostad guides you through Intermediate Oil Painting this and every Sat. from 12:30–3 PM until Nov. 21 at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $105/$94.50 members. Call 728-0447.

Hear what effects racism and discrimination have had on three generations of Japanese immigrants when author Lauren Kessler reads selections from Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family at 1 PM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Call 728-0447.

Nature nurtures you and your child during the Missoula Children and Nature Network’s “Got Nature?” program, which partners up with Parks and Rec this month for the Fall Family Fest, an event featuring activities, music and more from 1–4 PM at McCormick Park. $1 suggested donation per person. Call 721-7275.

Shoo deer and elk out of your garden goods and learn how to safely contain your goats and sheep during the MUD Workshop “Electric Fencing for Your Garden, Chickens and More” at 1 PM at MUD’s headquarters, 629 Phillips St. $20/$10 members. Call 721-7513 or e-mail bethann@mudproject.org to register.

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.

Take in themes of love and racial prejudice during WWII at the Missoula Children’s Theatre Community Theatre production of South Pacific with a matinee at 2 PM and evening show at 8 PM, both at the theater, 200 N. Adams St. $20 evening performance/$16 m a t i n e e . C a l l 72 8 - P L AY o r v i s i t www.mctinc.org.

Think you’ve got an adept mind and tentacles fast enough to beat Greg “The Octopus” Nowak at a game of chess? Try your luck during the Octopus Chess Challenge, where Missoula’s chess master plays 35 simultaneous games of chess against you and others starting at 2 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 100 Madison

St. Free to spectate. To play: $15 registration at door at 1:30 PM/$10 early registration by mailing Greg Nowak, Hellgate Station, P.O. Box 8572, Missoula, MT, 59807.

Missoula is a bona fide bike town. 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.

Can you cut it as the next David Sedaris? Find out during the Missoula Public Library’s Young Writers Workshop, where students grades 4–6 flex their visionary minds with writing exercises and more from 2:30–4 PM at the library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Call 721-BOOK. Enjoy a verbal salon devoid of any hair clipping during the Montana Festival of the Book’s Poetry Salon, which features a host of poets including Victor Charlo, Sheryl Noethe, Lowell Jaeger and more at 3 PM in the Governor’s Room of the Florence Building, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Visit www.humanitiesmontana.org or call 243-6022. (See Scope and Books in this issue.)

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Lower your carbon footprint by stuffing yourself with a gourmet dinner and hearing the good word from Beth Berlin of the nonprofit group Climate Solutions during ‘Root Food ‘09, a fundraiser for Sustainable Living Systems which starts with dinner at 6 PM, followed by a silent auction and Berlin’s speech at 7, at Hamilton’s City Hall, 223 S. Fourth St. $20 adults at the door/$5 kids age 10 and under. Visit www.sustainablelivingsystems.org or call 642-3601.

Leonardo DiCaprio dishes out some serious finger wagging to all y’all with a heavy carbon footprint during a screening of The 11th Hour as part of Earth Folk’s eco film series at the Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks St., at 7 PM. Free. Call 327-8408.

Discussions on ecological restoration in the west and more are likely in store when Richard Manning reads and signs his book Rewilding the West at Grizzly Claw Trading Company in Seeley Lake, 3187 Highway 83, at 7 PM. Free. E-mail sarawilcox@blackfoot.net.

Get ready for a “poignant journey of self discovery and sexuality” which also features monsters when Missoula native and playwright Laramie Dean reads Othernatural at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins, today through Oct. 24. $10. Visit www.mtactors.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

Bear witness to the zany Sycamore family and their erratic ways, and see how the crotchety Kirby clan reacts, when the Whitefish Theatre Company presents You Can’t Take It With You at 7:30 PM at the O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in Whitefish, 1 Central Ave. $15 adults/$12 seniors/$8 students. Call 862-5371.

Kevin Canty, Marianne Wiggins and James Lee Burke spout narratives during the Montana Festival of the Book’s Gala Reading, which starts at 7:30 PM at the Wilma Theatre. Free.

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You can be the lone jackal on the dance floor when The Wild Coyotes storm the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., for a show at 8 PM. Free.

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An incessant storm of rhymes riddles your body when Chicago rapper Twista plays the Second Annual Black and White Affair at the Elks Lodge, 112 N. Pattee St., at 9 PM. $20, tickets available at Atmosphere Smoke Shop and 406 Motoring. Opening support from Koshir, Young Jay, Pallas Athena, Ambedext, Ray Stax and DJ Coma.

Hurl up the courage to bro out to some punk when Seattle’s Dateless and Wyoming’s Back Alley Knockout plays the ZACC Gallery, 235 N. First St. W., at 9 PM. $5. Opening support from Hangover Saints, The Thug Nasties and Whiskey Whore.

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Dracula, Hamid Karzai and Oscar the Grouch might just make a costume appearance during the Missoula Senior Center’s Community Costume Ball, which features the music of Lockwood’s Versatilles and runs from 8–11 PM at the center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. $5 per person, all ages. Dressing in costume is encouraged. Call 543-7154.

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. 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.

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Casino, 515 Dearborn Ave., and, if you’ve got the the gusto, belt out The New York Metropolitan Opera The smooth moves from “Y.M.C.A.” resonate in the hearts of Japanese pop punks Shonen Knife when some bars during their karaoke they play the Badlander Fri., Oct. 23, at 9 PM with Vera and the Volumen. $8. won’t be here in person, but you can contest which starts a 9:30 PM. Free. witness Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida in high Call 549-4152. definition video in the comfort of a seat at the Roxy Theater during The Missoula’s oldest cemetery gets anithe systems they use/rebel against to create Ghanoush and cider pressing from 1–4 PM. Met: Live At the Roxy at 4 PM at the theater, mated during the Stories and Stones their work during a pre-screening of the PBS Free, pumpkins are $5 each. Call 523-3663.

Historical Tour, which features Missoula- show Art:21 at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 Playing bingo at 2 PM at the Missoula Senior 718 S. Higgins Ave. $18 adults/$16 students themed historical storytellers, music, food and N. Pattee St., at 1 PM. Free. Call 728-0447.

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Cemetery Road, from 12:30–3:30 PM. Free. o’-lantern perfection during Garden City Take in themes of love and racial prejudice dur- nightlife Call 552-6070.

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Now that you’ve moved here, it’s time to start speakin’ ‘Merican and learning about our wonderful banking and health care systems (you can tell I’m joking, right?), as well as our educational system during Adult Basic Education courses at the Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, every Mon. and Wed. at 8:30 AM at the center, 310 S. Curtis St. Free. Call 542-4015.

Reflect on your own idea of oppression and systems of privilege and power with a stroll into UM’s Tunnel of Oppression, a series of interactive scenes exploring these themes in the University Center Ballroom, displayed throughout the day each day until Oct. 28. Free to spectate. Call 243-5754.

Jumpstart your Monday in the presence of Buddhist nun Ven. Thubten Chodron during a tara practice from 9–11 AM at the Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center, 441 Woodworth St. Call 543-2207 for info.

Veterans can find support with trained facilitator Chris Poloynis every Mon. at 2 PM, when PTSD group Spartans Honour meets at the Missoula Veterans Affairs Clinic, 2687 Palmer St. Free. Call 829-5400.

Afterschool activities for your kid aged 8–12 get a little wild and primal during the Roxy Theatre’s After School Wildlife Film Safari which runs Mon.–Fri. from 3–5:30 PM, except for holiday’s, at the theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $6/hour. Call 728-9380 to register.

Kids in first through fifth grade stir their artistic passions after school during the ZACC’s Young Artist Afterschool Program where instructor Hanna Hannan leads art projects, field trips, tours and more from 3–5:30 PM every weekday until Dec. 23 at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. W. $12 per day, with busing available.

Visit www.zootownarts.com or call 549-7555.

Soon-to-be mommas with bambinos in the oven can feel empowered, relaxed and nurtured during a prenatal yoga class, this and every Mon. at the Open Way Center, 702 Brooks Ave., at 4 PM. $11/$10 with card. Call 360-1521.

Two sessions of World Rhythm Youth Hand Drumming Class hits 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. $30/month, drum rental available. RSVP 396-3352 or visit tangledtones.com.

nightlife If you devote 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday or Wednesday nights to silent meditation, political drinking or other non-kid-friendly endeavors, the Parenting Place offers free child care and dinner at 1644 S. Eighth St. W. Call 728-KIDS to reserve a spot.

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The weekend isn’t over ‘til you wrap it up with Jam Night at the Finish Line, 153 Meridian Road in Kalispell, with host Landslide at 8 PM. Free. Call 257-0248.

Hear ye, hear ye: AmVets Club offers a new spin on karaoke called “Jheryoake.” Delve into the mystery at 9 PM, when happy hour gets the crowd loose until 10. Free.

Underground hip-hop from Asians living in Los Angeles rhymes up your Sunday when the Asian Hip Hop Summit, featuring Dumfoundead, Lyraflip, L. Scatterbrain and DJ Zo hits the Palace for a show at 9 PM. $5.

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This week, local playwright Laramie Dean exposes a personal side for all of us to see when he reads his one-man play Othernatural, a glimpse into coming out as a gay man—from adolescence through college—in the rural, eastern Montana town of Richey, as well as in Missoula.

WHAT: Othernatural reading WHEN: Thu., Oct. 22–Sat., Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM WHERE: Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. HOW MUCH: $10

Dean weaves together intimate stories of romantic and sexual firsts with the bitter pill of rejection and the harsh realities of growing up gay. But he also toys with more fantastical concepts, where he explores his character as a “monster,” a sort of Wicked Witch of the West. It’s a reference he picked up from what he sees as the coded, hetero-normative portrayal of homosexuals in mainstream cinema, where gays are often considered undesirable outsiders.

“I always dug the monster…eventually, while coming out, I decided to embrace the power inherent in these monster tropes instead of feeling bad about it,” Dean says. “It’s tough to do,

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

Get centered with 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.

Joining up with UM’s French Club Le Cercle Francophone means you can repeatedly ask people “Pourquoi suis-je en vie?” or just brush up on your French skills when the club meets this and every Mon. at James Bar, 127 W. Alder St., at 7 PM. Free If you’re 18 and under and your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, get support with others by joining the Al-Ateen 12-Step Support Group, which meets this and every Monday at 7 PM at First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St. Free, use alley entrance. Visit www.al-anon.alateen.org or call 728-5818.

Love amid the swift hand of the Iron Curtain in East Germany takes center stage during a screening of The Promise in Room 11 of UM’s Liberal Arts Building at 7 PM. Free.

Call 243-5418.

because people still don’t get it, and they’ll argue with me, or look at me funny when I start off on another rant about the monster queer.”

He hatched the play while pursuing his doctorate in playwriting at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. Since then, Dean’s held performances of Othernatural in Carbondale, as well as more recently at New York City’s 2009 Left Out Festival, dubbed “a celebration of gay performance art.” Though Dean debuts the reading in Missoula on Wednesday, he’s no greenhorn to Garden City theater, having written a number of plays previously performed in town including 2005’s Out Under the Big Blue Sky and 2004’s Dracula.

Discover acoustical shards of delicate shredding and plucking when The Acousticals play the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 100, at 7 PM. Free At Be Here Now Sangha you can learn the basics of meditation every Mon. night at 7:30 PM at the Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks St. Open to all religions and levels of practice. Free, but donations appreciated.

Get a little boxy and ghoulish with others during the Lolo Square and Round Dance Center’s Spooky Halloween Dance, which runs from 8–10 PM at the center, 9955 Lolo Creek Road in Lolo. $4 per person.

Call 273-0141.

Bingo is no longer in the domain of the geriatric when Colin Hickey leads Colin Bingo at 8:30 PM at the Badlander with the first bingo card for free, subsequent cards for $1. Free.

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.

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array of electronic DJs and styles for das booty during the Palace’s Milkcrate Mondays with the Milkcrate Mechanic at 9 PM every week. Free. This week: For Beats Sake, a dance party with DJ Miko, Hase and Tibetan Crunk.

Rootsy Americana from Missoula’s Cali counterpart hits home when Santa Cruz, Calif.’s The Devil Makes Three plays the Badlander at 9 PM. $12. Locals Mason Jar String Band and Cottonwood Draw open. (See Noise in this issue.)

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

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while you watch the show. Free.

Polyrhythms replace your ritual cup of morning Joe during a men’s drumming circle which meets this and every Tue. from 7:30–8:30 AM through the end of Nov. at Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 South Ave. W. Free. Call Matthew at 396-3352.

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Don’t expect watered down kinetics when you head to Family Motion: Corona Yoga, but do expect to go with some serious flow with your kids, starting at 11 AM at the Children’s Museum of Missoula, 225 W. Front St. $4.25/free under age 1. Call 541PLAY to register.

It’s the fourth Tue. of the month, which means it’s time to meet with other breast feedin’ mammas at La Leche League of Missoula, which meets at 11:30 AM in the Missoula Public Library’s large meeting room, 301 E. Main St., for an activity titled “Hand Jive, Making Hand or Foot Print Holiday Gifts.” Free. Call 549-1779.

Find the strength and will to survive in the company of others during a breast cancer support group at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 420 W. Pine, every first and third Tue. of the month at noon. Free. Call 329-5656.

Your skill at creating something functionally wicked, like a beer stein or a vase, comes in handy during the ZACC’s Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, which runs from noon–8 PM Mon.–Fri. and every Sat. from noon–5 PM at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. W. Price ranges from $5–$20, depending on the cost of pottery. Call 549-7555 or visit www.zootownarts.com.

Breath and movement flirt while you create heat from deep within during Power Yoga, a Vinyasa flow class lead by Veronica DeSoyza that meets this and every Tue. from noon–1 PM until Dec. 22 at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. $12/$10 members. Call 541-7240.

Shaving cream, clay dough, tempera, chalk and more stimulate the creative nectar in your 3.5–5-year-old when Alli DePuy leads Preschool Art Start, featuring hands on projects, field trips and more this and every Tue. from 1–2:30 PM until Nov. 24 at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $55/$49.50 members. Call 728-0447.

Delight in the experiences of one of America’s foremost environmentalists when Mike Roselle and co-author Josh Mahan read and sign from their book Tree Spiker: From Earth F i r s t ! t o Low b a g g i n g : M y Struggles in Radical Environmental Action at Fact & Fiction’s bookstore in the University Center at 3 PM. Free. Call 721-2881.

Get tips on assembling application materials in order to enthuse potential employers during a portfolio workshop in Room 154 of UM’s Lommasson Center from 3:30–5 PM. Free. Call 243-2022.

Teens ages 13–18 stir their creative juices during Teen Media Club every Tue. at 4 PM at the Missoula Public Library computer classroom, where video creation, music mixing and digital art formulation are all the rage.

Free. Call 721-2665.

Your pre-teens’ after school happenings get more productive (and much cooler) during Afterschool Art Adventure: Sesson II with Bev Glueckert, where kids ages 7–12 work on 3-D cardboard sculptures and other art inspired by the Missoula Art Museum’s current exhibitions this and every Tue. from 4–5:30 PM until

The World Affairs Council of Montana presents:

WHO SPEAKS FOR ISLAM? What a Billion Muslims Really Think Community Discussion with Dalia Mogahed, senior analyst and executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, Washington D.C.

***Tuesday, October 27th- 7:30pm*** Montana Theater – PARTV Bldg.

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Book sale and signing following the event Visit www.montanaworldaffairs.org or call 728-3328 for more details

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Nov. 24 at the museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $55/$49.50 members. Call 728-0447.

Bust out some sweet rollerskates while learning a rad contact sport when you head to “Gettin’ Down ‘n Derby,” a membership and training meeting for Missoula’s Hellgate Rollergirls that’s open to any woman who wants to skate and learn about roller derby from 4–5:30 PM in the downstairs meeting room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. E-mail hellgaterollergirlsanneke@gmail.com.

nightlife 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 5417240 for pricing.

Ladies, celebrate your feminist tendencies with cheap drinks when the Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St. in Frenchtown, hosts Ladies’ Night every Tue. from 5 PM to close. Free.

Call 370-3200.

Hey, we all overindulge sometimes, but when you’ve had enough, head down to Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a meeting which starts with a weigh-in between 5 and 5:30 PM, followed by a meeting at 5:30, this and every Tue. at the Rocky Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, 6510 Hwy. 93 S. Free. Call 862-1233.

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.

Learn to help troubled youth turn their lives around and realize the impact of their behavior by attending a volunteer training for Kalispell’s Community Accountability Board program from 5:30–8:30 PM at Kalispell’s KM Theater, 40 Second St. E. Free. Call Catherine at 257-7400 or e-mail catherine@restorative youthjustice.org.

Nurturing your kid doesn’t mean giving them candy and plopping them in front of the television while you go off to the bar, so head over to a nurturing parenting class at the Parenting Place, 1644 S. Eighth St. W., from 6–7:30 PM every Tue. until Nov. 17. $60 couples/$40 individuals. Call 728-KIDS. Flush the early week stress from your system with a Tuesday Track Workout featuring speed training by UM women’s track coach Courtney Babcock every Tue. at 6 PM at Dornblaser Field, on the corner of Higgins and South avenues. Free for Run Wild Missoula members/ Cost TBA for others. Visit www.run wildmissoula.org.

If you’ve got some serious knowledge about hand drumming and a repertoire of riddims, check a Level Three West African Hand Drumming Class this and every Tue. until Oct. 27 from 6:10–7:30 PM where you’ll learn some intricate moves and more at the old Western Montana Family Clinic building, 500 W. Front St. $55, 5-week series/$12 single class. Call 726-4445 or e-mail matthew@ drumbrothers.com.

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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 per class/$35 for four classes. Call 549-7933.

Missoula’s YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts weekly support groups for women every Tue. at 6:30 PM, where groups for Native women and children meet as well. New group members with children are asked to arrive at 6:15, without kids at 6:25.

Free. Call 543-6691.

Renew, or restart, your oath to not harm and recharge that regenerative battery at the monthly Healer’s Gathering, which takes place the last Tue. of each month at 6:30 PM at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. Free. Call 273-2871.

You never know what you’ll find— except for probably a bunch of womyn—at Womyn’s Night at 7 PM at the Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Ste. 202. Free. Call 543-2224.

Grab the rooster sauce and get spicy when the Downtown Dance Collective’s Heather Adams presents beginning salsa dance lessons at a new time of 7 PM followed by intermediate/advanced at 8, every Tue. at the Badlander. $7/per class per person.

Follow your dreams of becoming the next Willie Nelson, and get buy-oneget-one-free drink tickets, during an open mic night every Tue. at the Brooks and Browns Lounge at the Holiday Inn Parkside, 200 S. Pattee St., from 7–10 PM, with sign-up at 6 PM. E-mail moorebeej@yahoo.com.

Hear how art is used to express the spiritual, social and political when Katie Knight, Rafael Chacon and Amy Martin lead the Missoula Cultural Council’s Arts Forum on Art and Civic Engagement at 7 PM at the Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams St. Free. Call 532-3240.

Those that have problems with anorexia or bulimia can find a shoulder to lean on during a meeting of Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous, which meets this and every Tue. at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. Free. E-mail abamissoula@gmail.com.

Challenge your assumptions about Islam when Dalia Mogahed discusses her book Who Speaks for Islam?

What a Billion Muslims Really Think at 7:30 PM in the Montana Theatre of UM’s PARTV Building. $5/free for students and World Affairs Council of Montana members. Call 728-3328.

They won’t be chugging PBR whilst hitting the high notes, but UM’s Opera Theater will be nailing some aria’s to a t during performances of Milton Granger’s Bluebeard’s Waiting Room and Mark Bucci’s Sweet Betsy from the Pike at 7:30 PM in the Music Recital Hall in UM’s Music Building. $10/$5 students and seniors. Call 243-6880.

Perhaps you’ll realize why you blank out certain parts of your life as you witness Eurydice and her struggle to recall her former lover during UM’s production of Eurydice by Sarah

Ruhl with a performance at 7:30 PM in the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Building. $14/$12 seniors and students/$8 children 12 and under.

Call 243-4581 for tickets.

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

Ready? Who were The Lively Ones?

(Find the answer in the calendar under tomorrow’s nightlife section.)

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 2739992 to reserve your spot.

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.

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.

Be your own American Idol during “Jheryoake”—that’s karaoke with Jerry Reeb—every Tue. at 9 PM with Happy Hour until 10 at the AmVets Club. Free.

Blues make you swoon when the Mike Bader Blues Band plays during a benefit to end mountain top removal in the Appalachia, and to celebrate the release of Mike Roselle and Josh Mahan’s book Tree Spiker: From Earth First! to Lowbagging: My Struggles in Radical Environmental Action, at the Badlander at 9 PM. $5.

Get dirty in the face of aural rebellion when Unwashed Promotions presents DJs Harvey and Heyska, playing an array of punk and ska tunes at 9 PM. Free.

See a plethora of patterns and colors after a few pitchers, and muster up the courage to belt out some classics too, and perhaps win a prize, during Kaleidoscope Karaoke every Tue.–Sun. at the Lucky Strike Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave., at 9:30 PM. Free. Call 721-1798.

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Morning Melodies, a free, fun-filled, family-friendly music event tailored to preschoolers, occurs every Wed. at Montana Coffee Traders in downtown Whitefish at 10 AM. Free.

Watch those artsy types in UM’s Art Department get a little freaky with steamrollers during the ninth annual steamroller art print project, which runs from 10 AM–4 PM in front of the University Theatre. Free to spectate.

Verbs, adverbs and nouns get advice from lunar spheres during preschool storytime with storyteller Jennifer Crawford when she presents “By the Light of the Moon” from 10:30–11:30 AM in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St. in Hamilton. Free. Call 363-1670.

Runners, get working on your core during a core strength training class this and every Wed. for 11 weeks from 12:15–1 PM upstairs at the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. $75/$68 Run Wild Missoula Members. RSVP with Alison Laundrie at alison@thepilatesplayground.com.

Steer yourself through a unique slice of Missoula’s arts community with an informational tour of the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W., from 1:30–2:30 PM. Free.

RSVP with Hanna by e-mailing info@zootownarts.com or calling 549-7555.

See how civic engagement can flourish when it comes to community planning issues when Bill Roper of the Orton Family Foundation leads the discussion “Heart & Soul Community Planning” in Room 101 of UM’s Law School from 3:30–5 PM. Free. Call 243-4311.

A book by Andrew Sean Greer about a man whose body grows younger as he mind hits geriatric overdrive gets analyzed through a scientific lens during Max Tivoli: A Perspective from the Biomedical and Social Sciences at 4 PM in Room 203–204 of UM’s James E. Todd Building. Free.

Call 243-2864.

Glean a thing or two from a biological shamen when Robin Russell presents “Sticky Statistical Situations and Some Solutions: Notes from a ‘Biomagician’” at 4:10 PM in Room 110 of UM’s Interdisciplinary Sciences Building. Free. Call 243-5292.

Bust out some sweet rollerskates while learning a rad contact sport when you head to “Gettin’ Down ‘n Derby,” a membership and training meeting for Missoula’s Hellgate Rollergirls that’s open to any

Chicago’s Twista readies himself for a bling-tometry exam when the rapper plays Sat., Oct. 24, at 9 PM at the Elks Lodge, 112 N. Pattee St. $20 with tickets at Atmosphere Smoke Shop and 406 Motoring.

woman who wants to skate and learn about roller derby from 4:30–6 PM in the downstairs meeting room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. E-mail hellgaterollergirlsanneke@gmail.com.

nightlife Dudes and duderinos, it’s your time to imbibe all day with drink specials this and every Wed. when the Frenchtown Club, 15155 Demers St.

in Frenchtown, hosts Men’s Day. Free. Call 370-3200.

Develop eloquence in the face of inebriation, as well as impressive business contacts, when Toastmasters

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meets this, and every, Wed. at 6 PM in St. Patrick Hospital’s Duran Learning Center. Free. Call 728-9117.

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.

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.

It’s once again time to render flesh, muscles and an assortment of body parts into a work of genius during the Missoula Art Museum’s noninstructed figure drawing classes, from 6–8 PM this and every Wed. at the museum, 335 N. Pattee St. $7/$5 members. Participants must be 18 and over. Call 728-0447.

Should your pottery be functional, or aesthetically pleasing? I’m not sure either, but take your pick during an eight-week beginning pottery class which runs this and every Wed. from 6–9 PM until Nov. 4 at the Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St. Unit A. $168/eight-week course.

Call 543-0509.

He calls it genericana for the peeps, I call it pleasantly chill for the head. So mellow out to the vibes of Tom Catmull when he plays Hamilton’s Spice of Life, 163 S. Second St. in Hamilton, from 6–8 PM. Free. Call 363-4433.

Find some success in getting your little one to go when they really know they need to during the Children’s Museum of Missoula program Ages 0–5 Survival Guide: Diapers, Potties and Panties from 6–7:30 PM at the museum, 225 W. Front St. $12 couple/$10 members. RVSP by calling 721-7690.

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

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every Wed. at 6:10 PM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

If you’re advanced in the tones and t e c h n i q u e s o f We s t A f r i c a n Drumming, learn how to make even better sweet breakbeats when the Drum Brothers’ Matthew Marsolek leads a Level Two West African Hand Drumming Class this and every Wed. until Oct. 28 from 6:10–7:30 PM at the old Western Montana Family Clinic building, 500 W. Front St. $55, 5-week series/$12 single class. Call 726-4445 or e-mail matthew@drumbrothers.com.

Find out the difference between regular pilates and pilates from the Big Apple when Alison Laundrie leads a New York Style Pilates class every Wed. at Main Street Pilates, 214 E. Main St., at 6:30 PM. $12.

RSVP 541-2673.

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.

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.

In case of emergency, break finger puppet: Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like stories, fingerplays, flannel-board pictograms and more at 7 PM at the Missoula Public Library. Free. Call 721-BOOK. See one man’s 40 year quest to establish Buddhism in the West when Barry Schieber presents a slideshow and talk on the work of Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche during “40 Years Out of Tibet: A Visionary Lama’s Work in America” at 7 PM at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. Suggested donation: $10/$5 students. Call 837-0718.

See if you have the chops to become the next Jonathan Letham during the Hamilton Writers’ Group in the west meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St., at 7 PM. Free. Call 3631670.

Discover what you want, what others want and what your limits are in regards to sexual fulfillment when Dr. Lindsey Doe leads the class “Fantasies” from 7–9 PM at Birds & Bees LLC, 1515 E. Broadway St. $8 suggested donation. Call 544-1019.

He may be influenced by the Dead Kennedy’s, but don’t envisage distorted guitar chords when pianist Geoffrey Keezer tickles the whites and blacks with a show at DalyJazz, 240 Daly Ave., at 7 PM. $25.

RSVP required by e-mailing dalyjazz@gmail.com.

Grab that tutu and slap on some ballet shoes every Wed. at 7:20 PM when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Beginning Ballet. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

Release that mid and late week stress during Tai Chi Chuan classes every Wed. at 7:30 PM and every Sat. at 10 AM at the Teranga Arts School, 2926 S. Third St. W. $10/class. Call Chris at 728-0918.

They won’t be chugging PBR whilst hitting the high notes, but UM’s Opera Theater will be nailing some aria’s to a t during performances of Milton Granger’s Bluebeard’s Waiting Room and Mark Bucci’s Sweet Betsy from the Pike at 7:30 PM in the Music Recital Hall in UM’s Music Building. $10/$5 students and seniors. Call 243-6880.

Perhaps you’ll realize why you blank out certain parts of your life as you witness Eurydice and her struggle to recall her former lover during UM’s production of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl with a performance at 7:30 PM in the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Building. $14/$12 seniors and students/$8 children 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets.

Create some phat polyrhythms on that “djembe: when Matthew Marsolek of the Drum Brothers leads a beginning series West African Hand Drumming Class this and every Wed. until Oct. 28 from 7:45–9:15 PM at the old Western Montana Family Clinic building, 500 W. Front St. $55, 5-week series/$12 single class. Call 726-4445 or e-mail matthew@drumbrothers.com.

Hump day isn’t just for binge drinking anymore. It’s also a day for playing games of chance with other likeminded booze lovers when Sean Kelly’s presents Hump Day Bingo, this and every Wed. at 8 PM. Free.

Call 542-1471.

Take in themes of love and racial prejudice during WWII at the M i s s o u l a C h i l d r e n ’ s Th e a t r e Community Theatre production of South Pacific at 8 PM at the theatre, 200 N. Adams St. $18 adults/$15 children. Call 728-PLAY or visit www.mctinc.org.

Muddy yourself up with some commercially successful rock that flirts with “nu-grunge” when Kansas City’s Puddle of Mudd stops by with Burn Halo for a show at the Wilma at 8 PM. $25, all ages with tickets at Rockin Rudy’s or www.ticketweb.com.

Extend yourself beyond regular ballet using emotion through movement to tell stories and interpret music when the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., presents Lyrical Class every Wed. at 8:30 PM. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

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: The Lively Ones were an instrumental surf band that ripped musical waves in the 1960s and still occasionally play once or twice a year.

The tenets of women’s lib broadens to include cheap drinks and DJs spin-

ning dance tracks when Feruqi’s hosts ladies’ night every Wed. at 9 PM. Free.

Be sure you’ve downed enough PBR in order to have the courage to sing “Sailin’ On” by Bad Brains, or a similar tune, during Kraptastic Karaoke at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free.

Fight for the right to belt out a semicoherent version of The Darkness’ “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” every Wed. during Combat Karaoke at Rowdy’s Cabin, 4880 N. Reserve St., at 10 PM. Free. Call 543-8001.

Expect cover tunes and perhaps the time of your life when the M-Group busts out the hits at the Top Hat at 10 PM. Cover TBA.

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If free speech and social media issues get you riled up, in a good way, then consider becoming a board member of Missoula Community Access Television, which is currently looking to fill four volunteer, unpaid board positions. Call 542-6228 to request an application.

Immerse yourself in topics like race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and more during UM’s annual Day of Dialogue, which features opening remarks at 9:10 AM in the University Center Atrium, followed by more than 20 free educational sessions on various concepts of diversity starting at 9:40 AM and running until 2:40 PM on the third floor of the UC. Free. Call 243-5082 or visit umt.edu/dayofdialogue.

Kids and parents experiment with rhythm and more during Rhythm Tykes, a class for kids 18 months–4 years old this and every Thu. at 10 AM at Tangled Tones Music Studio, 2005 South Ave. W. $40 five classes/$10 class. Call 396-3352.

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. Stick a brown bag over your head in order to remember the plot of Things I’ve Been Silent About: Memories by Azar Nafisi and then gather those thoughts for the Bitterroot Public Library’s book discussion group, which meets from noon–1 PM at the library, 306 State St. in Hamilton. Free. 363-1670.

Kids seize hygiene tips and more when they go to Afterschool Adventures: Healthy U featuring the Golgi Clinic at the Children’s Museum of Missoula, 225 W. Front St., at 3 PM. $4.25/free under age 1.

Call 541-PLAY.

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.

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Cities like Chicago, San Francisco and New York City enjoy nightly events featuring the top jazz musicians du jour. But what about us folk up here in the mountains, weaned on mostly recordings of the real thing? Well, every year we get lucky when Jazzoula and the Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival turn the Garden City into a home for swingin’ polyrhythms, blue notes and cool improvisation. Those events aren’t yet on the docket but a benefit for Jazzoula is, which features UM’s Jazz Band.

If the word benefit in this economy makes

WHAT: Legends of Jazz benefit for Jazzoula WHEN: Sun., Oct. 25 at 5:45 PM for food and drinks, performance starts at 7 PM WHERE: St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 217 Tremont HOW MUCH: Tickets at Rockin Rudy’s for $55 includes food and drink you want to grab your pocketbook and go into hiding, just hear me out. Legends of Jazz isn’t just a front for making you benevolently part with your cash in exchange for a cocktail and auction.

The benefit itself features a handful of live performances by some huge names in jazz.

For instance, the benefit features trombonist Curtis Fuller, (pictured above) who was born in

dance prof Amy Ragsdale leads a Beg inning to Intermediate Modern Dance class at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St., every Thu. at 5 PM. Cost TBA. Call 541-7240.

Detroit in 1934 (you do the math). He pushed the boundaries of style back in the 1950s, gaining high-end notoriety in New York. In the 1960s, he played with Art Blakely’s Jazz Messengers, a group that holds a reputation as one of the most distinctive hard bop bands of all time.

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If that’s not impressive enough, the benefit includes drummer and band leader Eddie Marshall, a leader of the San Francisco jazz scene; Seattle be-bop saxophonist Hadley Caliman, who’s known for influencing modern jazz styles; world-renowned jazz fusion bassist Jeff Chambers; and Larry Vuckovich, house pianist for San Francisco’s Grand Hyatt Hotel. All of them have decades of experience under their belts. I’d say that’s pretty cool for our little burg.

And, also, it’s a good chance to celebrate some American heritage in anticipation for larger Missoula jazz events. Jazz icon Art Blakely once said, “No America, no jazz.” And vice versa, right?

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.

Expecting soaring songs without a backbeat when the Montana A Cappella Society bellows it up during a CD release party/performance for their new album Love Is Here to Stay at 5 PM at 205 Main St. in Hamilton. Free. Visit www. montanaacappella.org.

A swanky night of “earthy” jazz vocals mixes with the aromatic pungency of hops when Donna Smith plays a show at the Bitterroot Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-7468.

All genres are encouraged—excepting, perhaps, drone—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.

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.

Gypsies come out during Troupe Night class every Thu. at 5:30 PM at the Belly Tent Dance Studio, 2016 Strand Ave. $25/month for every class you can make it to. First class is free, $7 drop-in after. Call Blair at 531-3000.

You just might do the push, whip or the jitterbug-lindy when Cathy Clark slings beginning swing dance lessons every Thu. at 7 PM, and then moves to beyond basics swing lessons at 7:30 PM, at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W., with open dancing from 8–10 PM. $5 person for dance lessons. E-mail cathyc@missoulaboneandjoint.com.

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.

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those matters and more during Socrates Cafe at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., at 7 PM. Free.

Hear what it’s like to travel around the world on a skateboard, but without legs, when Helena’s Kevin Connolly discusses and signs his book Double Take: A Memoir at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave., at 7 PM. Free. Call 721-2881.

Shed some of that excess crap you’ve been hoarding in your apartment and gain some insight from folks who aren’t obsessed with consumerism during a screening of Be the Change at 7 PM at UM’s Urey Underground Lecture Hall. Free. Visit www.peaceandjusticefilms.org.

Two women with deep religious convictions navigate the testy waters of arranged dating when the Bitterroot Public Library presents a 7 PM screening of Arranged in the West Meeting Room of the library, 306 State St. in Hamilton. Free. Call 363-1670.

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 7:20 PM during beginning and intermediate Hip-Hop Class. Call 541-7240 for pricing.

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out use of an amp during Old Timey Music Sessions at Free Cycles, 732 S. First St. W., at 7:30 PM this and every Thu. through Oct. Free.

Call 726-3765.

Perhaps you’ll realize why you blank out certain parts of your life as you witness Eurydice and her struggle to recall her former lover during UM’s production of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl with a performance at 7:30 PM in the Masquer Theatre in UM’s PARTV Building. $14/$12 seniors and students/$8 children 12 and under.

Call 243-4581 for tickets.

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

Take in themes of love and racial prejudice during WWII at the Missoula Children’s Theatre Community Theatre production of South Pacific at 8 PM at the theatre, 200 N. Adams St. $20 person. Call 728-PLAY or visit www.mctinc.org.

Get bit by humor while enjoying an “unparalleled romp” when the Hamilton Players present a run of Rick Abbot’s Dracula: The Musical? at 8 PM each night through Oct. 31 at the Hamilton Playhouse, 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. $14 adults/$8 children. Call 3759050 or visit www.hamiltonplayers.com.

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

Get your fix with Sandy Bradford and Mark Souhrada when they host the jam at Los Caporales in Columbia Falls at 9 PM. Call 892-5025.

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Join the ranks of the Missoula Metal Militia, which this week brings metallic styles from Las Vegas’ Hemlock, along with local openers Undun and Universal Choke Sign at the Palace at 9 PM. $7.

See a plethora of patterns and colors after a few pitchers, and muster up the courage to belt out some classics too, and perhaps win a prize, during Kaleidoscope Karaoke every Tue.–Sun. at the Lucky Strike Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave., at 9:30 PM. Free. Call 721-1798.

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 DJ Fleege spinning an expansive array of tech house and progressive electro dance tunes. Free.

Cross your karaoke sword with others under the influence of that music box you sing along to during Combat DJ and Karaoke nights, this and every Thu. at the Press Box, 835 E. Broadway St., at 10 PM. Free.

If you’ve got your eyes set on musical stardom, peep this: The International Songwriting Competition is currently looking for musicians, both amateur and seasoned, to submit their work by midnight on Dec. 2 through snail mail, online submissions or MySpace e-mail. You can send in as many songs as you like, too. If the judges— which include Frank Black, Kings of Leon and Timbaland–dig your tunes you could potentially win a $25,000 cash prize. So get those songs outta your bedroom and click over to www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter. In the meantime, keep me posted on all your local gigs by Sending your event info by 5 PM on Fri., Oct. 23, 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. You can also submit stuff online. Just head to the arts section of our website and scroll down a few inches and you’ll see a link that says “submit an event.”

I’m definitely not what you’d call a hardcore bicyclist. Sure, I like to jaunt through the Rattlesnake and Pattee Canyon here and there, but I have a newish model Schwinn seven-speed cruiser bike, so insane bouts of biking in the hills aren’t really an option. Same goes for cyclocross, that rigorous form of riding that’s a mix between mountain biking and road cycling.

That’s not to say I don’t appreciate witnessing Herculean feats executed on two wheels, I certainly do.

In fact, I might join others—and perhaps get to watch some of you in action—during Saturday and Sunday’s Montana Cyclocross Rolling Thunder Weekend race at Missoula’s American Legion Field, off Spurgin and Tower roads. Make sure to pedal over to the course between 11 AM–1 PM so you can register and check-in for the event, which officially kicks off at 1:30 PM with a half-lap race for kids. Shortly after, junior boys and girls take on the road, followed by races for first timers and longer, more advanced races for experts starting at 3 PM and ending just after 8 PM. Check out montanacyclocross.blogspot.com for a link to an aerial photo of the winding course. Here’s the price breakdown: $25 for adults on the day of the race/$20 preregistered adults/$5 for juniors and first time racers/free for the kids’ race. Click to rollingthunder.athlete360.com to register online and to the blog above to download a flier with more specific info.

That’s just on Saturday. Sunday offers the “Greased Lightning” race, which starts with registration and check-in from 8:30–10 AM near Missoula’s office of the Montana Department of Natural Resources, off Spurgin Road on 27th Street. Once you’ve committed yourself on paper, watch a junior boys and girls race at 10:30 AM, and jump in on men’s and women’s races starting at 11 AM. Prices are the same as above, but if you plan to race Saturday and Sunday it only costs $35 for adults and $10 for junior racers. For lingering questions, contact Shaun Radley at 5445270 or by e-mail at montanacyclocross@gmail.com. Also note all

Once you’ve hoarded a few plants for your stash, stick around with your kid aged 5 and up for MNHC’s Batty about Bats activity at 2 PM, where kids absorb deep knowledge about bats, view photos of the creepy creature and create their own bat masks just in time for Halloween. $2/free for MNHC members. An adult must accompany kids. Call 327-0405.

After overexposure to winged things, get some rest and then take a drive up to the Flathead on Sunday to meet with members of the North Shore Nordic Club as they celebrate the upcoming ski season with fermented suds at the Tamarack Brewery and Pub in Lakeside, 105 Blacktail Road Ste. #1, from 7–9 PM. Besides a nohost bar of brews, the event features music by Brett Holmquist, and drawings for Nordic ski packages, sporting goods and ski passes from Blacktail Mountain Resort. Free. Call Dave Hadden at 837-0788 or e-mail paddler@centurytel.net.

Once the microbrew hangover wears off, head back to work on Monday and then on Wed., Oct. 28, make sure you register by 7 PM for the upcoming 5K Turkey Trot, which takes place on Sat., Nov. 7, at the Kim Williams Trail at 11 AM. $12 person/$15 late registration. The race is open to all age groups and dressing up in costume, perhaps like a stuffed turkey, is encouraged. Call 243-2804 or vist life.umt.edu/CREC to register.

As Thursday rolls around, I’ve got two events for you to scope: the first is a free cake tasting/ cake auction fundraiser for the Ninemile Wildlife Workgroup at 6:30 PM at the Historic Ninemile Ranger Station, 20325 Remount Road in Huson. Tasting starts at 6:30 PM and the auction starts at 7:15 PM, with profits benefiting the workgroup, a nonprofit which aims to deter road kill by helping wildlife move securely through public and private lands, as well as transportation corridors. Call Surry Latham at 626-4304.

Later on, scoot back to Missoula and plop down in a Photo by Anne Medley seat at the University Theatre at 7 PM for a premier of the Ken Burns series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. Call Teton Gravity Research’s Re:Session a high definition ski/snowboard film that promises to take you “into a revolutionary realm of Ryan Newhouse at 829-0432.

After injecting your cranial device with tips on Earth worship, nab action sports entertainment.” Intrigued? Be ready to shell out $12 some plants for your garden and get some irrigation and mulching tips the day of the show or $10 if you pick up advance tickets at the from those in the know during the Montana Natural History Center’s Trail Head or by calling UM’s Outdoor program at 243-5172.

As our meeting between ink and paper comes to a close, it’s my (MNHC) Autumn Native Plant Sale and Open House, a free event which runs from noon–4 PM at the center, 120 Hickory St. Plants avail- hope that you find the time to shred it up—on two-wheels, or perhaps able include columbine, prairie smoke, fringed sage, June grass and in your garden—sometime this week. Let me know how it goes. more. Also, all sales benefit local plant restoration and education activities. Call 327-0405 or e-mail marilyn.marler@umontana.edu. calendar@missoulanews.com proceeds are donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Missoula County.

Exhaustive pedaling might not be your thing, so if you’d rather fill up your stewardship skill box, skip the cyclocross race and head to Missoula’s REI, 2230 N. Reserve St., for REI Missoula’s Get Involved Day, which runs from 11 AM–4 PM and includes representatives from Glacier National Park and Montana Conservation Corps pushing info on how you can get involved with nature-based custodial duties. Treats are provided at this free outing, as is a chance to win a DVD copy of

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Double narrative Wiggins’ personal connections illuminate The Shadow Catcher

by Azita Osanloo

In the opening chapter of Marianne Wiggins’ most recent novel, The Shadow Catcher, the reader is introduced to an L.A.-based writer named, well, Marianne Wiggins.

For the award-winning author of nine novels and one short story collection, the self-portraiture was a difficult decision. Having been married to novelist Salman Rushdie when the Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa on the author, forcing him—and Wiggins—to go into hiding, Wiggins knows firsthand what it means to protect one’s life and one’s privacy. Just as important, Wiggins has spent her entire career delving into heavily researched, epic-like novels that reveal illuminating truths—about everything except, well, herself.

That Wiggins coupled this memoir-styled narrative (however fictionalized) with a re-telling of the story of Edward S. Curtis, the early American photographer of Native Americans and the American West, is even more intriguing. In advance of her gala reading at this weekend’s Montana Festival of the Book, Wiggins spoke to us from her office at the University of Southern California about her new book, the properties of historical fiction and the narcissism of “I.”

Indy: Why did you choose to tell much of the novel from the point-of-view of Curtis’ wife, Clara?

Wiggins: I wanted to find a way to objectify Curtis the way he had objectified the history of the American West and of Native Americans. I thought if I could I could show him through someone else’s eyes, I could have a more texturally rich, a more complicated narrative.

Indy: It seems you could have easily written a single layer historical novel that delved deeply into the life of Edward Curtis. The metafictional work you’ve created, one that flips between past and present, is both grander in scope and cuts far more deeply.

Wiggins: Actually, it had been my original intention to write a purely historical novel.

[However], the more exciting book was the one about the years following Curtis’ photography. In

Roth did it, Mailer did it, etc. There was a certain “ick” factor for me. Yet, I’m always being addressed by readers who ask, “Where are you in this?” I’ve hidden my own biographical material.

I’ve hidden it because I treasure my life, my privacy. [However], turning 60, I thought maybe I could do it. I talked to my sister about it at length.

Did she mind that I was using elements of our family history? She loved it, in part because her children have some kind of record of our family history. Of course, much of it is still fictive. That’s what I do. I write fiction.

I’m still not particularly comfortable with it.

I’m not particularly happy I did it. I won’t do it again. Part of the culture of the latter-20th century is fueled by narcissism, is fueled by the “I.” If I’m teaching a creative writing class with 10 people, nine of them will be writing in the first person.

The first person is now the default for modern

Indy: What are the origins of The Shadow Catcher?

Wiggins: I credit my daughter with that. She’s a photographer and the photograph on the hardcover was one taken by her. It shows the mountain range of Telluride. In fact, that’s my daughter’s shadow on the cover, which makes it particularly special to me.

About a decade ago, I was visiting her and she had a ton of photography books. There was one of Edward S. Curtis and—man! —was Photo courtesy of Lara Porzak I knocked out. Photography and Marianne Wiggins’ new novel, The Shadow Catcher, combines fictional narrative with a historical explophotographers have always been ration of the life of Edward S. Curtis, the early American photographer who focused on Native Americans part of my work. In a way they can and the American West. reinvent history. After I finished Evidence of Things Unseen [Wiggins’ previous that way, two narratives developed—one that was American fiction. What I’m working on now has book, about the atomic bomb], I moved Curtis for- historical, this is Clara’s lens, and the modern no first person narration. This new novel is told ward in my mind. I started thinking of a plan for a one, the one that speaks to what’s happened to in the omniscient point-of-view. historical novel. I kept his self-portrait hanging up photography since Curtis’ time.

There’s a function to historical fiction. It while I worked on the novel.

Indy: Will you talk a bit about your new project? keeps history alive in the present. [Since Wiggins: It’s about the water wars of this part Indy: How did your opinion of Edward Evidence of Things Unseen], I’ve learned that of the country. Right now, I’m reading a lot of the most of my students don’t know our country has naturalist writers: Stegner, John Wesley Powell.

Curtis change while you worked on the novel?

Wiggins: The more I researched, the more two plants that produce plutonium. They don’t Water is going to be one of the most important disillusioned I became with him as a person. He know we were the first country to use a weapon issues of the West. knew how to use a camera, that’s for sure. He of mass destruction. That’s heartbreaking to me. understood its uses and its tricks. But, what he Writing about the very near past is a way into a Marianne Wiggins appears with Kevin didn’t know was the ethics of ethnology. He had narrative, but it also serves a social function.

Canty and James Lee Burke for the Montana a tendency to doctor his photographs, to reinvent Festival of the Book gala reading Saturday, Indy: Why did you choose to write a version Oct. 24, at 7:30 PM, in the Wilma Theatre. the narrative of Native Americans. He airbrushed clocks and other modern devices out of his pic- of yourself into your novel?

Free.

Wiggins: I really resisted it. In the American tures, had his subjects wearing costumes they arts@missoulanews.com tradition it’s usual for the muscle guys to do it: hadn’t worn in decades.

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Remembering Crumley He’s been gone a year, but we still miss him. This Bittersweet In his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter year’s festival includes a number of special attendees in town primarily to pay tribute to this legend of the and Sweet, Montana-based novelist Jamie Ford tells crime fiction genre. A retrospective of Jim Crumley’s the story of a Chinese teenager who falls in love with life and work—no doubt including references to clas- his Japanese classmate. Inherent to the Romeo and sics like The Last Good Kiss and The Right Madness—takes place on Thursday, followed by a screening of The Far Side of Jericho, the critically acclaimed 2006 Western co-written by Crumley and Rob Sullivan, on Friday.

Michael Koepf moderates “The Last Good Kiss: An Appreciation of James Crumley,” with Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, Laura Lippman and James Grady, at the Wilma Theatre Thursday, Oct. 22, at 3 PM. The Far Side of Jericho screens at the Wilma Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Gone, Theatre Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 PM fol- Baby, Gone, is one of several writers attending the of the Book as part of a tribute to late lowed at 3 with a discussion moderat- Festival crime fiction novelist Jim Crumley. ed by screenwriter Andrew Smith.

Juliet-esque romance is a discussion of the U.S. treatment of Japanese citizens during World War II. Join Gala hoopla David Sedaris’ Friday night show sold out and Ford for a reading from his novel and a discussion of that’s got you bummed? Eh, no biggie. The three- the internment experience—and the local connecperson gala event readings on Thursday and tion with Fort Missoula’s camps—with UM journalSaturday night will more than make up for missing ism professors Carol Van Valkenburg and Teresa Sedaris’ one-man show. Thursday night includes Tamura, and state Rep. Diane Sands. Attendees may Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Gone, want to check out artist Roger Shimomura’s exhibit Baby, Gone; Andrew Sean Greer, graduate of UM’s on the same topic, Minidoka on My Mind, currently creative writing program and author of The on display in the Missoula Art Museum.

“The World War II Japanese Internment Confessions of Max Tivoli and The Story of a Marriage; and Maile Meloy, Montana-bred author Experience” reading and discussion takes place at of Liars and Saints and, most recently, the short the Missoula Art Museum Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 PM. story collection Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It. Saturday night’s lineup includes readings by Working the festival One of the best aspects of the festival involves Kevin Canty, a UM fiction professor and most recent author of Where the Money Went; Marianne not just listening to great writers read work, but Wiggins (see opposite page); and James Lee Burke, learning how to apply their wisdom to your own Missoula’s favorite best-selling crime novelist. craft, too. Workshops fill the three-day schedule, Check out the full festival schedule for additional but Friday’s slate gives the best example of what burgeoning writers can expect: “The Essential panel discussions that feature these heavy hitters.

Gala readings take place in the Wilma Moment: The Short Story” features Canty and four other published authors (Holiday Inn Theatre Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 PM. Ballroom A/B, 11 AM), while Rick Bass, Greer Wired up and Wiggins discuss technique in “Locating the Still mourning the end of the best show ever Novel” (Holiday Inn Ballroom A/B, 2:30 PM). written for television? You may want to check out an interview with David Simon, the former Baltimore The Festival of the Book runs Thursday, Sun reporter who created and produced the critical- Oct. 22, though Saturday, Oct. 24. Friday’s ly acclaimed HBO drama series, “The Wire,” and 5:30 PM Festival Author Reception is $25, but George Pelecanos, the best-selling detective novel- all other events are free. For a complete schedist who wrote extensively for the show. Following ule visit www.humanitiesmontana.org. the interview, Pelecanos and fellow acclaimed detecarts@missoulanews.com tive novelist Laura Lippman are paired for a reading.

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Even if you sniff out similarities to the Shins or Built to Spill, Seattle-based Boat’s new album doesn’t feel derivative. Setting the Paces is gleefully confessional, steeped in weird metaphors, often silly but always sung with such full-throated earnestness that it’s easy to get sucked in. This is, finally, an antidote to humorless, self-important indie pop.

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F i n g e r p i c k i n’ , whiskey lickin’ music proves a difficult style to evolve. It’s not thinking man’s music, for one thing, and it’s mostly at home in gritty barrooms filled with sloppy patrons boot stomping the night away. But as long as alcohol flows as freely as hormones, quality rockabilly and country blues will never go out of style and will always prove pleasurable.

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To be honest, I’ve never been big on hip-hop that’s heavy on bragging, smack talking or discussing money and partying. I usually gravitate toward artists like Busdriver or El-P, rappers who blaze their own trail by spitting tangled rhymes on a host of heady topics.

That said, the newest comp from Missoula’s Wapikiya Records borrows a bit from braggadociostyled rap, but expands its reach into lyrical themes beyond the genre’s norm. It’s a refreshing change from their previous release, especially on cuts like “Yes We Can” and “No More Poverty,” both of which weave themes of societal unity and social justice with club-friendly beats. The label also veers

rus. Other songs play with geeky minutia. In “Lately,” for instance, frontman D. Crane sings, “I was eatin’ nachos, sittin’ with my mother, talkin’ about growin’ up in New Jersey—a state without a hero.” It’s refreshing to hear a band not act so cool. Which, of course, makes them cool.

The band uses dance party pop hooks to their fullest and takes it a step further by adding old-school vocal flourishes reminiscent of the Beach Boys or the Beatles. When Crane sings the word “around” he croons it as “arou-ou-ou-oohound,” and red is “re-ooh-eh-ooh-ed.” It’s almost so over-the-top that you can’t take it seriously, but keen details and tight musicianship render it genuinely enjoyable. (Erika Fredrickson) Boat plays the UC Ballroom Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 PM with Black Eyes & Neckties, Fiancée and Places. $10/$8 advance/$8 with Griz card/$6 advance with Griz card.

Christmas carol or a kids’ song if it weren’t for lyrics about a dead deer and the flies feeding on it. I hated it on my first listen. Around listen number 10 I started really liking it and simultaneously tiring of songs I dug the first time around.

The tracks cover a range of styles, from gypsy waltzes to folk tunes to jazzy torch songs, so there’s something here for everyone. I just don’t know whether Deer in the Night is really for me.

But I’m intrigued. I like a challenge. (Ali Gadbow) Po’ Girl plays the Top Hat Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 PM. $8.

Pete Bernhard, Lucia Turino and Cooper McBean, aka The Devil Makes Three, deliver a tried and true, old-timey roots formula on their new album, Do Wrong Right. The result is music that will surely get even the bashful on the dance floor.

To be critical, Do Wrong Right almost sounds like one long uninterrupted song about angst, booze, death and sex. The one exception comes from the minor-key waltz “Johnson Family,” which sounds more like an eastern European carnival tune than a barroom shuffle. But even with its repetition, Do Wrong Right does more right than wrong. Pass the Evan Williams please.

(Kelsey Bernius) The Devil Makes Three plays the Badlander Monday, Oct. 26, at 9 PM with Mason Jar String Band and Cottonwood Draw. $12. into love on “Hate to See You Away” and set their sights on ambition with “Sweet Dreams.”

Wapikiya’s roster of MCs, including Frodie, Overtime, Pallas and others, splits rapping styles between straight rhymes to double-time Bone Thugs and Harmony-esque flows. It’s not extensively complex, but it works in this context.

As for their beats, most are manicured for commercial radio, which is fine. But they could certainly use some creative tweaking in the studio to make ’em sound distinguishable from what’s already out there.

The Sky is the Limit shows progress, which is as much as I could expect from this local crew.

(Ira Sather-Olson)

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By now you should know better than to expect recording them individually in post-production. too much from the movie version of a favorite book, Gandolfini’s voice sounds like it was recorded with particularly a book with sentimental tendrils creep- the microphone mounted inside his right nostril. ing back to earliest childhood. As soon as the movie Holy nosebreathing. With Lauren Ambrose, who voicversion of a book comes out the two need to be treat- es a female wild thing named KW (huh?), it sounds ed as two different entertainments, strangers to one like the microphone was actually inside her mouth; another. Anyone seeking the same wavelength of you can hear her tongue sliding off the surrounding warm fuzzy or mild scare they got from their favorite molars like a sea lion flopping off a slick rock.

I don’t know what I expected semi-civilized wild children’s book is, sorry to say it, on a fool’s errand.

Still, why do certain kids’ books hurt so bad when things to act like, but it wasn’t this: something they don’t work out on the big screen? Why should between aging hippies on a decrepit commune and many of us feel a special protectiveness for Where the the vapidly chattersome background actors in a Wild Things Are that we might not feel for, say, Curious George after his five-minute movie makeover?

How will we react when someone comes out with a Madeline movie, padding here and conflating there to fill up 80 minutes, disposing entirely of the artwork and loading up the soundtrack with Randy Newman?

One thing that Where the Wild Things Are, the Spike Jonze movie version, has going for it is its down-to-earthness. It has authentically gorgeous Australian You should never snort small children. locations, rather than dazzling, showoffy digital ones. This feels like the place the Robert Altman movie. The roaring, rumpusing wild wild things lived in the book, instead of something things of the book are now a bunch of self-absorbed Peter Jackson cooked up in his digital kitchen for people in wild thing costumes forever dwelling on Frodo to cross en route to Mordor. It was also a smart their personal hegemonies and perceived slights. choice to use costumes for the wild things instead of There’s even, apparently, a troubled romance the technology that produced, for example, the between Carol and KW. Yeesh. The music does little admittedly marvelous Gollum. From a purely visual to rescue either viewers or wild things from the dolstandpoint, the wild things and most of their king- drums. Every time a character says a line from the dom seem right somehow. And that’s pretty much book, the music (much of it created by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) comes to a clamoring crescendo the last right or familiar thing about them.

Skeptics will note that Sendak’s book has only so meant to reinforce, I suppose, a surge of audience many words, or sentences, or pages—and eight of emotion the movie otherwise does little to earn.

So it’s like being stuck for two hours with those given over to the wonderful, wordless wild rumpus. Any adaptation, therefore, would have to invent Karen O whooping and Dave Eggers riffing on the quite a bit of action to spin a feature-length movie out theme of being a moody human posing as a wild of it. The problem with this movie version is that co- thing. This might actually be truer to the spirit of screenwriters Jonze and Dave Eggers mystifyingly fail the book than the book itself; though not named to think up anything particularly interesting for Max or in the text, author Sendak privately named each the wild things to do. Max’s early misbehavior in the of his wild things after relatives and presumably book becomes a tale of snow forts and smashed pres- imbued his artwork with the corresponding perents played out against a bleak but suitably vague sonalities in a manner not transparent to any but background of family strife and single parenthood. It’s his family and close friends.

Sendak, incidentally, approached Jonze about by far the most interesting part of the movie. For the rest, frankly, I had a hard time staying awake. I could- making this movie and stayed in touch with the writers throughout production. I suspect the peon’t wait to get off the island so I could go home.

I still remember the shock I felt, as a kid, after see- ple who will love it most are the ones who want ing one of those rare episodes of “The Pink Panther” most to love it; people expecting disappointment in which the cool cat actually talks, speaking with the will find that, too. I didn’t like it, mostly for the voice of Rex Harrison. In a similar way, it was a big simple reason that it was too little Sendak—no and unwelcome surprise to hear James Gandolfini’s way around that, really—and too much Eggers. voice coming out of the wild thing called Carol Where the Wild Things Are continues at (huh?). Even with the rougher Jersey edges polished the Carmike 10 and the Village 6. off, it’s still Tony Soprano, a voice forever typecast.

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OPENING THIS WEEK ASTRO BOY A robotic boy vicariously learns what it’s like to be human and aims to save his homeboys from danger in this 3-D animated movie.

Village 6: 7 and 9:45 with additional Fri.–Sun. shows at 1 and 4. Pharaoplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9 with additional Sat.–Sun. shows at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50 and 9:05; midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:05, 3:20, 5:30 and 7:40. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:30 with additional Sat.–Sun. show at 1:45.

4, 7:15 and 9:50 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10 PM with Sat.–Sun. matinee at 3 and no 9:10 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:55, 3:55, 6:45 and 9:20; midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:50, 4:55 and 7:45. Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:15.

DISTRICT 9 Peter Jackson produces a film about refugee aliens controlled by a multi-national corporation

LAW ABIDING CITIZEN Jamie Foxx is a crooked attorney who runs into trouble when a vengeful Gerard Butler appears to settle some scores. Carmike 10: 4:35, 7:20 and 10 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1:20. Phraohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9 with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 1:15, 4:05, 6:40 and 9:15, midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 2:05, 5:10 and 7:50.

quest to hang out with freakish ogres. Village 6: 7 and 9:35 with additional Sat.–Sun. shows at 1:30 and 4:10. Carmike 10: 4:10, 7 and 9:35 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1:30. Pharaoplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9 with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show Sun. Stadium 14: Fri.–Sun. at 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4:30, 6, 7, 8:30 and 9:30; midnight Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, 5, 7:35 and 8. Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4, 7 and 9. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4, 7 and 9:15 with Sat.–Sun. show at 1:30.

CIRQUE DU FREAK: THE VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT A teen sheds suburban innocence in order to join a clan of bloodsucking miscreants and ends up breaking a vampire cease fire.

Carmike 10: 4, 7 and 9:45 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1. Pharaoplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10 with additional Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 1:20, 4, 7:05 and 9:40; midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 2, 4:35 and 7:30. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4, 7 and 9:15 with additional Sat.–Sun. show at 1:30.

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN 3-D Tim Burton’s classic follows Jack and his mischievous scheme to switch Halloween with Christmas in this optical redo of the original.

Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at noon, 2:15, 4:25, 6:45 and 9 with a Sun. show at 7:30 and midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1, 3:15, 5:15 and 7:30.

SAW VI The dirty work of Jigsaw continues through the hands of a corrupt detective in yet another installment of this ceaseless series.

Carmike 10: 5:30, 7:45, 10 and a special showing at 12:15 AM on Fri. with additional Fri.–Sun. shows at 1 and 3:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:20, 2:30, 4:50, 7:30 and 9:45 and midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:30, 3:15, 6 and 8:10.

NOW SHOWING CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY Your favorite controversial documentarian Michael Moore rips capitalism a new one with riffs against government bailouts and our credit crazy, debt-addled economy. Wilma Theatre: 7 and 9:15, with Sun. matinees at 1 and 3:15.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS Food falls from the sky and Bruce Campbell hacks away at a vocal cameo in this 3-D animated kids’ flick. Carmike 10: 5:30, 7:40 and 9:50 with additional Fri.–Sun. shows at 1 and 3:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55 and 9:10, midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:35, 3:45, 6:05 and 8:15. Entertainer in Ronan: 4, 7 and 9:10.

COUPLES RETREAT Vince Vaughn and Jason Bateman travel to an island resort with their wives, only to learn that an excruciating couples therapy sesh is mandatory in order to live it up. Carmike 10:

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Never underestimate the importance of eating your greens. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant opens at the Carmike 10 Friday.

that cares only about making profits. Village 6: 9:45 with additional Sat.–Sun. shows at 4:20.

THE INFORMANT! Matt Damon plays a nerdish whistleblower who realizes his story doesn’t quite hold water when the FBI finds some skeletons in his closet. Village 6: 7:15 and 9:55 with additional Sat.–Sun. shows at 1:45 and 4:30. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 1:25 and 6:35 and Mon.–Tue. at 4:25.

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Brad Pitt aims to kick some serious Nazi ass with his Jewish war buddies in this latest offering from Quentin Tarantino. Village 6: 7:20 and 10:30 with additional Sat.–Sun. shows at 1 and 4:10.

THE INVENTION OF LYING Ricky Gervais stars as a supreme bs’r in a world where no one lies, but will his fibs work on an unsuspecting lady? Carmike 10: 4:10, 7:15 and 9:40 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1:25. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 4:10 and 9:10, midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:45 and 7:50.

IT MIGHT GET LOUD Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge meet up, swap stories and guitar licks, and shed light on their pasts. Wilma Theatre: 7 and 9, with Sun. matinees at 1 and 3. With no shows Fri., Sat. or Thu.

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY A couple that moves into a new pad cramps the style of a spectral being and has to endure its hellish wrath. Carmike 10: 4, 7 and 9:45 with additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1.

Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9 with additional Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15 and 9:25, midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:40, 3:55, 6:05 and 8:15.

THE STEPFATHER A kid returns home to find mom newly hitched and soon realizes the dad he never wanted is a slaughterer. Carmike 10: 4:25, 7:10 and 9:40 with additional Fri.–Sun. shows at 1:45. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 1:35, 4:20, 7:10 and 9:30; midnight on Fri.–Sun. and Mon.–Tue. at 2:10, 5:25 and 8:05. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:30 with Sat.–Sun. show at 1:45.

TOY STORY AND TOY STORY 2 IN 3-D Two toys vie for affection from their owner by duking it out in these revamped, doubleheader kids’ flicks, now in 3-D. Carmike 10: 4:40 and 8:20 with additional Fri.–Sun. shows at 1.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers team up for a stunning spectacle that follows Max on his

WHIP IT Juno’s Ellen Page is back as a small town Texan looking to bust some kneecaps as a roller derby girl in Austin. Village 6: 7 with additional Sat.–Sun. show at 1:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 1:05, 3:50, 6:55 and 9:35; midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 2:20, 5 and 7:35.

ZOMBIELAND Woody Harrelson plays a gun-toting, redneck southerner who takes pleasure in seeing zombie guts splatter on walls. Village 6: 7:40 and 9:50 with additional Sat.–Sun shows at 1:10, 3:20 and 5:30. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:15, 2:20, 4:45, 7:20 and 9:35; midnight on Fri.–Sat. and Mon.–Tue. at 1:55, 4:05, 6:10 and 8:05.

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Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., Oct. 23. 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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LIEN ON ME My 31-year-old boyfriend has the best clothes, cars, electronics, takes me to the nicest restaurants…you get the picture. He told me he was “an investor,” working for himself, making online investments. I eventually asked how he could afford his lifestyle in this economy. He said he “comes from money,” and has a trust fund. To me, the fact that his father’s a doctor only confirmed there was family money. After six months, he took me to meet his parents. I assumed we’d pull up to a mansion, but it was an apartment complex reminiscent of college housing! I’m not materialistic. I’m from a blue-collar family and have worked since I was 15 (I’m 27). But after a year together, I’m wondering whether he’s a liar with tons of debt. Asking questions is hard because I don’t want him to think it’s the money I care about. I love him and believe he may be “the one,” but may rethink that if he’s carrying a million in debt.

—Worried If you don’t get to the bottom of this, little things you take for granted—like being able to afford the bologna portion of your bologna sandwich—could become a really big deal. Suddenly, “grabbing something at the store” means running out fast enough to elude the fat security guard.

You’re way overdue for figuring out whether this man and his means are living apart—probably because you’re kinda jazzed by all the things money can buy, and feel guilty because of it. Sure, if this guy is on the level, just by being with him, you could eat daily at a fine restaurant, and not because management is nice enough to feed you before your shift. Keep in mind, you weren’t looking down the bar with tiny binoculars to see which guy whipped out a platinum card. You’re a hardworking girl who fell for an “investor” with no apparent means of support—unless you count his daddy, supposedly a doctor with piles of money who’s living like he just completed his residency to be a lawn doctor.

Your boyfriend may have a trust fund of sorts (“Trust me, Pops, this is the last time you’ll have to bail me out”). Even if he has a permanent pipeline to serious family money, can you really respect a 31year-old man who’s still living off Mommy and Daddy? After all, it’s not like he’s doing it to bring clean water to poor villagers in Africa. I’d guess that he’s day-trading, a profession that works for many like that

old joke about how to make a small fortune in aviation (start with a big one). Unfortunately, it’s human nature to keep believing that your big score is just around the corner— the corner you hurry your girlfriend by when you’re trying to pass off the repo man as a valet with a tow truck.

Appearances can be deceiving— especially to girls too needy for love and fearful of disapproval to say “Yoohoo, what’s that red flag over there?” Early on, you get information by giving it: talking about how you grew up and how you see money, and drawing his background and values out of him. You look for incongruities (especially outrageous ones) and ask about them until you get satisfactory answers. That’s what you need to do now—after laying out your feelings for him and your fears. If he explodes or just stonewalls, the truth is probably what you suspect: A fool and his lines of credit are soon parted, and sure, you’ll be able to take your kids to the dentist—as soon as you find a buyer for your left kidney.

SECONDS ON CARATS You gave bad advice, telling that poor girl to return her engagement ring to the fiance who broke up with her. The ring was his mother’s. Well, this girl’s the dumpee, so that ring is now hers. My advice? Sell it to finance a fabulous vacation with her girlfriends.

—Know Better If you’re from a country where your daddy won’t get the same number of goats if you’ve done the impure act, then sure, when a groom-to-be hightails it, some bling should change hands. But here, the whole ring thing is weird to me. If men and women are equals, how come the guy has to give the girl an engagement ring but nobody expects her to buy him engagement golf clubs or an engagement boat?

Even weirder is the impulse to hang on to the ring after the engagement is kaput. It’s a failed relationship, not a failed revenge plot. Acting vindictively says you weren’t so much in love as you were desperate to be loved. You are what you do, and there’s a high road to take here, and it doesn’t lead to Benny’s Pawn Shop.

Got a problem? Write Amy A l k o n , 171 P i e r Av e , # 28 0 , Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail Advice Amy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com)

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “The clouds are the most fertile part of the sky,” writes Guy Murchie in his book The Seven Mysteries of Life. Microbes with short life cycles live there in abundance, “eating, breathing, excreting, floating, swimming, competing, reproducing.” Next time you look up at a puffy cumulus, see it as a large city that hosts a teeming host of living things. Speaking of invisible fecundity, let’s turn our attention to you. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are largely unaware of how much creative energy has been building up within you. Your homework is to tap into it and unleash it..

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): My friend Alcea, the pagan priestess who leads group rituals, is a responsible sort who has humble respect for the power of the spirit realms.

She thinks there can be value in seeking help from the beings who dwell on the other side of the veil, but you’ve got to be careful. They can be as clueless and misguided as the less evolved characters who live on the material plane. That’s why Alcea is especially impeccable around this time of year, when the veil between the worlds is thinner and our dimension is more accessible to the spirits. Having said all that as a caveat, Taurus, I want to let you know that this would be an excellent time for you to call on the help of your most intelligent, interesting, and loving ancestors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “He who loves 50 people has 50 woes,” said Buddha. “He who loves no one has no woes.” Even if you agree with this sour observation, I urge you to override the warning it implies. Now, more than ever, you can and should attract rich benefits into your life by expanding the frontiers of your empathy—even if it means you will feel the hurts of others more deeply. And what exactly are those rich benefits? Here’s one: Getting close-up views of the ways people suffer will help you avoid suffering like that yourself in the future..

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the film Postcards from the Edge, the character played

by Meryl Streep made a monumental declaration: “Instant gratification takes too long.” I know exactly what she meant. Sometimes I wish I could have what I want before I have to endure even a moment of frustrated longing. I bring this up, my fellow Cancerian, because in the coming week we may get our yearnings satisfied before we fully express them. Of course, there could be a downside to this situation: Since the magic will be materializing so quickly, you’d better be very sure you really want what you even start to wish for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cement is the most common human-made material in the world. Combined with water to make concrete, it is a fundamental ingredient in many buildings and roads. And yet no one knew its precise structure until recently. Then a group of scientists figured out that its strength comes not from its orderliness but rather from its messiness. At the atomic level, cement’s molecules display both regular geometric patterns and areas of random variation. It’s in these chaotic areas that water molecules bind with the cement, creating a structure that’s both flexible and robust. This is the kind of foundation I urge you to work on in the coming weeks, Leo—a configuration that will endure exactly because it has a lot of give.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In my dream last night, the High Priestess from the Tarot deck came to life and gave me the following message: “Tell Virgos that when their deep hunger starts to stir, they should not eat from the bowl of delicious seeds. That meager meal would not satisfy their deep hunger. Rather, they should plant those seeds and let them grow up. The resulting harvest will satisfy their deep hunger.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):It’s an excellent time to see if you can remove some of the neurotic twitches from your erotic itches. For example, you could use all your ingenuity to talk yourself out of the silly guilt you feel for having a certain idiosyncratic desire—a desire that, if acted out, would hurt no one, and that is therefore, by definition, healthy. Here’s another possibility: You could invoke the full powers of your imagination as you free yourself from things that prevent you from experiencing maximum pleasure, like old wounds, simmering anger, rank egotism, and limiting beliefs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The astrological vibes suggest that you open yourself wide, try everything, and give freely. I urge you to adapt as your motto an exhortation that once came out of the mouth of the seven-year-old cartoon character Dennis the Menace: “Hey! Wake up! Let’s go everywhere and do everything!” More than any other phase in many moons, Scorpio, this is your moment to make YES your battle cry. The world is asking you to be bigger than the old you, wilder than five blood oaths put together, and as strong as the full moon rising over a mountain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The average middle class person alive today has more goodies than the kings and queens of times past. In fact, even during this time of economic retrenchment, most of us have a higher standard of living than 99 percent of all the humans who’ve ever walked the planet. In pointing this out, I don’t mean to discount the suffering of those who’ve lost their jobs and homes. But I think it’s helpful to keep our collective deprivations in perspective. Similarly, I like to remember that no matter how much our personal trials may test us, they are more bearable than, say, the tribulations of the generation that lived through the Great Depression and World War II. Keep this in mind, Sagittarius. As you wander in the limbo between the end of one chapter of your life story and the beginning of the next chapter, it’ll really help to stay conscious of how blessed you are. Halloween costume suggestion: a saint tending to the needs of the dispossessed and underprivileged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s prime time for intense and momentous social events. Of the gatherings you may attend, I hope you’ll find at least one that fits the following descriptions: 1. a warm fluidic web of catalytic energy where you awaken to new possibilities about how to create close alliances; 2. a sweet, jangly uproar where you encounter a strange attractor—a freaky influence that makes the hair on the back of your neck rise and lights up the fertile parts of your imagination; 3. a sacred party where you get a novel vision of how to connect with the divine realms more viscerally. Halloween costume suggestion: something that incorporates a hub, wheel, or web..

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The members of the congregation at St. Peter-at-Gowts Church in Lincoln, England had a minor crisis a few years ago. For years, they had prayed to a very old stone sculpture they assumed was a likeness of the Virgin Mary.

Then a nosy archaeologist came poking around and informed them that the figure was actually Arimanius, the god of the underworld in the ancient Mithraic religion. I encourage you to make sure you’re not under a comparable misimpression, Aquarius. This is an excellent time, astrologically speaking, for you to seek the help of higher powers, but it’s crucial that you direct your invocations to the right source.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some of history’s worst tyrants have been terrified by kittens. Napoleon, Genghis Khan, and Mussolini all had ailurophobia, a morbid and irrational fear of domestic felines. Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar were also discombobulated by cats. I bring this up, Pisces, because it reminds me of a certain situation in your life. I’m betting that a pushy or domineering influence that distorts your emotions will soon be susceptible to being spooked by a seemingly harmless little thing. Maybe you could turn this into a permanent advantage. How skilled are you at purring?

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.

EMPLOYMENT IT STAFF, F/T, Msla. Missoula business seeking full time IT Staff to build, maintain, and coordinate employer’s hardware and software functions.

Applicant must be versed in Web design, ASP.net, HTML, JNET, Flash Media. Systems are windows based including SQL, System maintenance including Microsoft upgrades, memory and other component installation and troubleshooting is an important job function. Knowledge of telephone systems, DSL and remote user interfaces helpful. Applicant can expect to do software maintenance as well as write new code. Ability to install software and hardware is also required. Training and guidance is available, however applicant must be able to function as a self-contained IT department for the company.

Detail your salary requirements with resume. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, profit sharing, and 401K. #2976439 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 Non-Profit P/T Social Worker, BA in Human Services, or 1yr equiv. ability to network w/ community, computer skills, be able to relate with clients, compensation DOE, send resume to David Pierce P.O. Box 8123, Missoula, MT 59807-8123 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, P/T-F/T, Msla, Production Assistant needed for product manufacturing, process maintenance and system validation. Will be working with manufacturing equipment, bovine blood serum, and hazardous chemicals. Must be able to perform tasks in a manner that assures compliance to in-house and/or external specifications, as well as standards such as GMP and ISO regulations.

Full job description is located at Missoula Job Service Front Desk. Requires basic technical knowledge of analytical techniques used in the laboratory and experience in maintaining laboratory safety practices. General understanding of protein chemistry, chromatography, liquid/solid separation, electrophoresis, and spectrophotometric techniques preferred. Safety and compliance training will be provided. Position is part-time but has potential to work into fulltime. Will be working approximately 30 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Rate of pay will be $9.50-$10/hr depending on experience.

Msla. #2976420 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 PROGRAM SPECIALIST II INFO SPEC, F/T, Msla.

Employer is seeking a parttime Program Specialist II Information & Assistance Specialist & Certified Local Ombudsman. Duties include linking people with the services needed to support the aging process, act as Ombudsman for residents of long-term care facilities, maintain program records, participates in community relations and outreach activities. This is a part-time position with some flexibility within the normal work hours of Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM. Rate of pay ranges from $12.23-$13.31/hr depending on experience. A minimum of two years experience in a human services field, plus a degree in human services, social work, gerontology, psychology, or nursing is required. Full job descriptions available at the Missoula Workforce Center front desk.

The employer does not want any direct contact. A completed company application & cover letter must be submitted.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. This position closes 10/26/09. #2976454 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

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CDL A TRUCK DRIVER F/T, Msla. Regional trucking company is seeking several full time CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVERS for team operation running between Missoula, MT and destination on/near the east coast.

Will be operating heavy-duty 3 axle tractors in combination with 48 to 53 foot dry van trailers; team operation experience a plus. Will not be loading or unloading, must be able to chain up rig and operate in all weather conditions. Requires a minimum of 3 years over the road driving experience, at least 2 years chain experience, better than average driving record evidenced on 5 year DMV, verifiable 10 year work history and a Class A-1 commercial driver’s license. Must be able to account for all work history, periods of unemployment and residence history for the past 10 years, with no gaps of more than a month. Subject to in-depth background check.

Pay is $19.33 per hour. Will work 35+ hours per week, various days and shifts. #2976441 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

FIREFIGHTER Paid training to join elite U.S. Navy team.

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HS grads ages 17-34. Call MonFri 800-887-0952

CERTIFIED CARPET TECHNICIAN, P/T, F/T, Msla. CERTIFIED CARPET TECHNICIAN needed for Missoula cleaning business. Duties include cleaning and restoration of carpets and upholstery items. He or she must have a working knowledge of different types of carpet fibers and how they react with cleaning chemicals. Will be part of a team but must be able to work independently.

Seeking an experienced individual with the proper certification. A background check is required. This is a part-time position with potential to work into full-time. Work days are Monday through Friday and will include some evenings and weekends. Starting wage will be depending on experience and certification. #2976437 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 LOG TRUCK DRIVER, F/T, Msla. Seeking experienced log truck driver to deliver loads of logs. Must have experience driving logging trucks, no time to train with heavy fall season approaching. Type A1 CDL required. Work is located throughout Montana. Wage is 30% of profits, benefits included. #2976448 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANIC, F/T, Msla.

Employer is seeking a full-time permanent TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANIC for major trucking firm. Duties include repair and preventive maintenance of truck and trailer components.

Must be able to work on all facets of truck repair. Must have at least two years experience or training in diesel mechanics. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. CDL not required but is a plus. Will work day shift, days will be discussed at time of interview. Rate of pay is from $9-$18/hour depending on experience. Benefits after probation include medical, 401K, vacation, & sick leave.

Would like to fill ASAP, Drug free environment. #2976458 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs and refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL. Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students.

SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula, 1-800-5454546

TRAINING/ INSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION No exp needed. Paid training, good

Missoula Independent Page 46 October 22–October 29, 2009

GOVT JOBS HS grads ages 17-34. Financial secu-rity, great benefits, paid training, 30 days vaca-tion/yr, travel.

Call Mon-Fri 877-475-6289

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INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER COMPREHENSIVE, P/T, Msla.

Seeking infant/toddler teacher for 30 hours/week. Duties include planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activities at the center. Will provided a homelike nurturing environment for infants and toddlers. Maintain updated documentation which includes lesson plans, assessments and family partnership agreements. Experience with infants and toddlers is preferred. An AA or BA degree in Early Childhood or related area is preferred. A full job description is available at the Missoula Workforce Center front desk. Pay range is $10.81 to $13.83/hr plus benefits. #2976450. 728-7060 PAID APPRENTICE HS grads ages 17-34. Electronics, engineering, communications, etc.

Great benefits. Relocation avail. Call Mon-Fri 800-8870952 WAREHOUSING TRAINEE Good pay, regular raises, great benefits, $ for school, vacation.

No exp needed. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 877-4756289 WELDER APPRENTICE Paid training in all aspects of welding. Great pay, benefits, vacation, regular raises. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800887-0952

HEALTH CAREERS CNA, P/T, Msla. Missoula long term care facility needs parttime CNAs for all shifts.

Candidates need at least 6 months experience. Experience with geriatric patients preferred. Duties include answering patient call signals, assist with bathing, feeding, clean as needed, observe patient conditions, explain medication, aid patient exercises, set up equipment, aid in transport, and some clerical documentation duties. Will work varying shifts, rotating days, on part-time basis. Must be available for weekends. Pay is $9.30/hr.

Business is on bus line. #2976434 Missoula Workforce Center 728-7060

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Motivated individuals with cattle knowledge and community ties. Contact Kristi @ 8 0 0 - 8 7 0 0356/kboen@loomix.com to find out if there is a Dealership opportunity in your area

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COMPUTERS 2008 Alienware 19 inch HD screen laptop. Dual processor and hard drive. New motherboard, wireless card and video card. Used 3 months. $1700 New, $700 OBO. 907-6176123

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Do you have vintage watches like Rolex, Omega, or Hamilton that you’re looking to sell? I buy watches! Mr. Kearns 406-2070687

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Missoula Independent Page 47 October 22–October 29, 2009

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., Thursday November 5, 2009 at which time bids will be opened and read for the purpose of purchasing one (1) skid steer with (1) milling head & (1) sweeping attachment. 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 181-203, 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 Skid Steer Purchase” and addressed to: Missoula County Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808 MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION The Office of Planning & Grants has received a floodplain application from Mr. Mark Reiling represented by PCI to work within the Bitterroot River floodplain.

The proposed project is located in Section 11 Township 11N Range 20W and includes the construction of a 42’ X 60’ metal out-building in the floodfringe.. The primary purpose of Floodplain Development Permits is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards, and to promote wise use of the floodplain. Copies of the full applications are available for review in the Office of Planning and Grants in City Hall. Written comments from anyone interested in County floodplain permit application # 10-04 may be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m., November 13, 2009. Address comments to the Floodplain Administrator, Office of Planning & Grants, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802 or call 258-4841 for more information.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF HEARING The Missoula Board of County Commissioners and Missoula City Council will conduct hearings on the proposed expenditure of Open Space Bond proceeds on the following project: 1. Spooner Creek Conservation Easement Hearings on a proposal to use $25,000 from the City’s portion of Open Space bond funding and $175,000 from the County’s portion of Open Space bond funding towards the purchase of a conservation easement on the 207 acre Spooner Creek Ranch located in the Upper Miller Creek Valley. The applicant is the Anderson family, represented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. If funds from both the City and County were approved, the funding match would be approximately $9.60 for every dollar of open space funding expended. The City Council and County Commissioners will conduct the hearings on Monday October 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula Montana.

AUTOMOTIVE CRUISEGENERAL We need your trucks and SUV’s. Buy, Sell, Consignment. Russell Street Bridge.www.missoulacarandtruck.com 543-6600 Turner’s Missoula Car & Truck 91 Toyota Tercell 2 door, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Runs great! 93K $1,990. 3605400 4 Wild Sport Radial DTX Wheels & Tires. Near New. 31x10.50 R15 LT. 381-0162

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IMPORTS 83 MERCEDES BENZ 300. Turbo diesel. Good to excellent condition.

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Any person wishing to be heard on the matter may speak at the hearing and/or submit written or other materials to the Commissioners at the hearing or by mail, fax or personal delivery to the Commissioners at their offices in the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, FAX (406) 721-4043. Copies of the proposed project are available for public inspection at the Missoula County Office of Rural Initiatives, 317 Woody, Missoula, Montana.

Telephone 258-3432; or you may contact Pat O’Herren in Rural Initiatives at 258-4981. If anyone attending any of these meetings needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 258-3422.

Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services.

Stop Foreclosure Chapter 13 & other options

Daniel Morgan Andrew Pierce 433 W. Alder • 830-3875 MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUING BONDSFOR LARCHMONT GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Missoula County, Montana (the “County”), will meet on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:30 p.m. in the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, 2nd Floor, Room 201, Missoula, Montana, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal that the County issue its limited tax general obligation bonds in the approximate amount of up to $1,150,000 for the purpose of reimbursing and financing the costs of replacing the original irrigation system (the “Project”) of Larchmont Golf Course (the “Golf Course”), and to pay certain costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds. The Golf Course and the Project will be owned by the County and the Golf Course is operated by Summit Golf Management, a Montana limited liability company. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above, or may file written comments with the County Clerk and Recorder prior to the date of the hearing set forth above.

Comments addressed or delivered to the Missoula County Commissioners at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802 (FAX (406) 7214043) and received prior to the hearing will be considered. Copies of the Resolution are on file in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer. For further information on the action to be taken, contact Andrew Czorny, Chief Financial Officer, Missoula County, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, 406258-4919. Dated: October 15, 2009.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA /s/ Debbe Merseal for Vicki Zeier, County Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architecture Services Missoula County on behalf of The Poverello Center, Inc. has been awarded a federal planning grant in the amount of $17,500 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC); for the completion of a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) for the Poverello Center Inc.’s new regional public facility .

Contingent upon this award, Missoula County is requesting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist The Poverello Center in designing and supervising the construction of this project in compliance with all applicable requirements under the Montana CDBG Programs. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected respondent. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Jean Harte, Grants Administrator, Office of Planning and Grants, office location: 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, telephone: (406) 258-3712. All responses to the detailed RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 p.m.,

Missoula Independent Page 48 October 22–October 29, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009. Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority businesses are encouraged to apply.

Missoula County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or the respondent’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. In order for Missoula County to make such accommodations, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation by contacting the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, (406) 2583712. Persons using a relay device may contact the Montana Relay Service, 711.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architecture Services Mountain Home Montana has been awarded a federal Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) contingent grant in the amount of $500,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC); and Missoula County, on behalf of Mountain Home Montana, has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contingent grant in the amount of $450,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) for site and architectural design and new construction of a five-unit apartment building and common area for low and moderate income households.

The facility will be located near Reserve and South Avenue in Missoula, Montana. Construction is expected to commence in the spring of 2010. Contingent upon these awards, Missoula County is requesting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist Mountain Home Montana in designing and supervising the construction of this project in compliance with all applicable requirements under the Montana CDBG and HOME Programs.

Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected respondent. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Jean Harte, Grants Administrator, Office of Planning and Grants, office location: 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, telephone: (406) 258-3712. All responses to the detailed RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2009.

Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority businesses are encouraged to apply. Missoula County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or the respondent’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. In order for Missoula County to make such accommodations, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation by contacting the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, (406) 258-3712.

Persons using a relay device may contact the Montana Relay Service, 711.

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BENJAMIN T. CORY, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA).

The following information is provided: THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE TRUST INDENTURE, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER ARE: Grantor: DAVID ARTHUR DESCHAMPS and ZONDA KELLY BERRY, AS JOINT TENANTS (“Grantors”) Original Trustee: STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY Successor Trustee: BENJAMIN T. CORY, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: TREASURE STATE BANK (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: DAVID ARTHUR DESCHAMPS and ZONDA KELLY BERRY THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED

BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: LOTS 16 AND 17 IN BLOCK 11 OF CAR LINE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. INCLUDING AND NOT TO BE SEVERED THEREFROM: 1979 GALL, Model TL, VIN # GA3474, Title # K221740 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The property is located in Missoula County at 1914 Margaret, Missoula, Montana 59801.

RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Missoula County, Montana: Trust Indenture dated June 10, 2009, and recorded July 8, 2009, in Book 843 of Micro Records at Page 429, under Document No. 200916787 (the “Trust Indenture”); and Substitution of Trustee dated September 8, 2009, and recorded September 11, 2009, in Book 847 of Micro Records at Page 302, under Document No. 200922256. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of the July 10, 2009 and August

10, 2009 initial payments in the amount of $3,750.00 due under the Promissory Note dated June 10, 2009, which is secured by the Trust Indenture. The borrower is due for the September 10, 2009 monthly payment in the amount of $726.78 and for each subsequent monthly payment in the same amount. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE TRUST INDENTURES ARE: Principal: $93.777.93.

Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 7 % per annum. As of September 8, 2009 the interest balance is $1,618.64 and interest accrues at the rate of $17.98 per day. Late fees: $375.00. The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantors or successor in interest to the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale.

THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: February 10, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Front entrance to the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made

by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated: September 30, 2009. /s/ BENJAMIN T. CORY Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on September 30 2009, by BENJAMIN T. CORY, as Trustee.[NOTARY SEAL] Jennifer J. Balsley Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: 12/19/2010 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DP-09-175 Honorable Ed McLean Presiding NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF NEVA M. LIPPERT, 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 Roger D. Lippert, the Personal Representative, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 16th day of October, 2009. /s/ Roger D. Lippert, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DV-09-1123 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION. RONDA J. LUNSFORD, Plaintiff, v. ROBERT EDWARD DUGGAN (DECEASED), HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, OR ANY UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED PERSON, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, UNKNOWN, CLAIMING OR WHO MIGHT CLAIM ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE OR INTEREST IN OR LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S OWNERSHIP OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM OR POSSIBLE CLAIM BE PRESENT OR CONTINGENT, DefendANTS. THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: You are hereby SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the Action which is filed with the abovenamed Court, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the Court and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after service of this SUMMONS, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the followiingdescribed real property located in Missoula County, Montana: The East Half (E1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 26, Township 13 North, Range 14 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, together with easement rights as granted April 10, 1975, in Book No. 67 of Micro Records at Page 559.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2009. /s/ Shirley Faust, Deputy Clerk MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DR-09-336 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF I.M.D. IN RE THE GUARDIANSHIP OF I.M.D. Minor Child.

Robert C. Davis and Danelle E. Davis, Petitioners and Michelle Elizabeth Davis, Respondent and Co-Petitioner. To: Robert C. Davis and Danelle E. Davis, Michelle Elizabeth Davis, Shannon Fletcher. Notice is hereby given that a hearing on the joint petition of Robert C. Davis, Danelle E. Davis, and Michelle Elizabeth Davis to appoint Robert C. Davis and Danelle E. Davis as guardians will take place on the 3rd day of November, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana. DATED this 8th day of October, 2009. Attorneys for Petitioners: GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP, 199 West Pine, PO Box 7909, Missoula, MT 59807-7909.

Telephone: 406-523-2500 Telefax: 406-5232595. /s/ Anita Harper Poe MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-09-176 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS JEAN HIGHTOWER, 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 (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 Sheila Ann Colyer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of THIEL LAW OFFICE, PLLC, 315 West Pine, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of October, 2009. /s/ Matthew B. Thiel, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DV-09-1124 NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: DESIREE PAIGE TWIGG, Petitioner. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED HEREIN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a verified Petition for Name Change of DESIREE PAIGE TWIGG to obtain an order of the court granting leave to assume the name DESIREE PAIGE STANLEY, will be presented to the aboveentitled Court, at the Missoula County Courthouse at Missoula, Montana, on Thursday the 12th day of November at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, and that at such time, application will be made for the relief sought in the said Petition. DATED this 28th day of September, 2009.

WELLS & McKITTRICK, P.C. /s/ Evonne Smith Wells MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-09-168 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. COWAN, 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 claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Joan Y. Cowan, 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 1st day of October, 2009. /s/ Joan Y. Cowan, PO Box 369, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-09-169 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORWIN C. FIFIELD, 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 Joyce Poley, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 5th day of October, 2009. /s/ Joyce Poley, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-09-135 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARCELLA T. GEISZLER, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Timothy D. Geiszler and Kathryn Geiszler Baddour have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Timothy D. Geiszler and Kathryn Geiszler Baddour, Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o GEISZLER & FROINES, PC, 619 SW Higgins, Suite K, Missoula, Montana 59803 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 24th day of September, 2009. GEISZLER & FROINES, PC. /s/ Timothy D. Geiszler, Attorneys for the Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-09-167 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN J. QUINN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Helen Quinn, at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2620 Radio Way, PO Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 29th day of September, 2009. /s/ Helen Quinn, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Probate No. DP-07-119 NOTICE OF HEARING OF FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FOR SETTLEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN INTESTATE ESTATE BY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. ANDERSON, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that William Vetaly and Ronda Newsom, Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate, have filed a Final Account, Petition for Determination of Heirs, for Adjudication of Intestacy and for Settlement and Distribution of an Intestate Estate in the above matter. Hearing upon said Account and Petition will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 1:30 o’clock p.m. in the above-named Court, at which time objections to said Account and Petition will be heard. DATED this 1st day of October, 2009. /s/ William Vetal, CoPersonal Representative, 17920 Tonka Lane, Frenchtown, MT 59834 /s/ Ronda Newsom, Co-Personal Representative, 3535 Holly Lane, Stevensville, MT 59870 MONTANA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, GRANITE COUNTY Dept. No. 3

Cause No. DP-09-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SEAN K. RAGEN, 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 Annah M. Wilmonen, Personal Representative, PO Box 392, Drummond, Montana 59832, or filed with the Clerk of Court of the above-named court. DATED this 6th day of October, 2009. /s/ Annah M. Wilmonen, Personal Representative NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 06/09/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200613937, Bk 776 Pg 745, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Pamela S. Stanford, a married person and Joseph P. Stanford was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. was Trustee.

First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 14 of Canyon Village No. 3, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 05/01/09 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 2, 2009, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $219,764.14. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $212,990.18, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on January 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.06734) 1002.132550-FEI Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. NO. 090139207 Title Order No. 090656906MTGSI THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/10/2010, 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 MARY ANNE DOWDALL A SINGLE IN HIS/HER OWN RIGHT as Grantors, conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY, INC. TITLE CO. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 03/30/2007 and recorded 03/30/2007, in document No. 200707447 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 794 at Page Number 744 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LOT 319 OF PLEASANT VIEW HOMES NO. 4, PHASE 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Address: 3912 MELROSE PLACE, MISSOULA, MT 59808 The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-15CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES 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 06/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 $117,421.20 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.625% per annum from 05/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. Dated: 10/08/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 ASAP# 3279079 10/15/2009, 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 21, 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: PARCEL I: LOT 7 OF JASMINE PLACE, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. PARCEL lI: TOGETHER WITH PRIVATE ACCESS AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS RECORD IN BOOK 682 MICRO RECORDS, PAGE 1827. Laurie McElroy, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Option One Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 07, 2005 and recorded on June 09, 2005 in Bk-754 Pg-143 under document #200513838. The beneficial interest is currently held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. as Attorney in Fact. 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 $1,171.46, beginning February 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 15, 2009 is $116,042.49 principal, interest at the rate of 7.75% now totaling $4,829.98, late charges in the amount of $323.97, escrow advances of $1,149.36, other fees and expenses advanced of $139.60, plus accruing interest at the rate of $24.64 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.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 13, 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 August 13, 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 Steckler Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 09/22/2012 ASAP# 3307472 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009, 11/05/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 28, 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 parcel of land in the SE1/4Ne1/4 of Section 10, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, Missoula County,

Montana, and more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a point which bears 332.0 feet East along the North line of said SE1/4NE1/4 from the Northwest corner of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence, S.30&#186;30’E., 192.05 feet to a point which is 80 feet distant Northwesterly when measured at right angles from Engineer’s Station 702 + 03.5 on the center line of Montana State Highway Project No. f215(10), which said Engineer’s Station 702 + 03.5 is South 1562.1 feet and West 811.5 feet, more or less, from the Northeast comer of said Section 10; thence, N.43&#186;32’E., 121.95 feet to a point which is 90 feet distant Northwesterly when measured at right angles from Engineer’s Station 703 + 25.0 on said center line; which said Engineer’s Station 703 + 25.0 is South 1481.5 feet and West 720.6 feet, more or less, from said Northeast corner of Section 10; thence N.16&#186;13’w.,81.89 feet to a point on said North line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence West along said North line 158.0 feet to the point of beginning. Recording Reference: Book 215 Micro Records at Page 2127. John D Reeves, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 22, 2003 and Recorded October 22, 2003 in Book 720, Page 968 under Document No. 200340504. The beneficial interest is currently held by OneWest Bank FSB, f/ka IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.. 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 $1578.60, beginning May 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 4, 2009 is $187,491.45 principal, interest at the rate of 6.75% now totaling $4,322.58, late charges in the amount of $400.08, escrow advances of $129.66, suspense balance of $ and other fees and expenses advanced of $36.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $34.67 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: August 17, 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 August 17, 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# 3311439 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009, 11/05/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 28, 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 33 of Double Arrow Ranch, Phase 111, a platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof Michael Albans and Jani Albans, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated March 31, 2008 and recorded April 3, 2008 in Book 816, Page 506 under Document No. 200807330. 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. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $2,127.71, beginning March 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 4, 2009 is $360,197.45 principal, interest at the rate of .0575% now totaling $10,440.78, late charges in the amount of $531.80, escrow advances of $0.00, suspense balance of $

and other fees and expenses advanced of $304.39, plus accruing interest at the rate of $56.74 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: August 17, 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 August 17, 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 Steckler Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 09/22/2012 ASAP# 3311425 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009, 11/05/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 28, 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 100 OF PONDEROSA HEIGHTS, PHASE 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Anthony M Cerasani, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated December 11, 2008 and Recorded on December 17, 2008 under Document #200827443 in B: 830 P: 1031. The beneficial interest is currently held by US Bank, NA. 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 $3,357.61, beginning February 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of September 10, 2009 is $417,000.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.625% now totaling $19,098.72, late charges in the amount of $534.04, and other fees and expenses advanced of $139.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $75.69 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors.

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

Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.

Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents {valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, 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: August 17, 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 August 17, 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 Steckler Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 09/22/2012 ASAP# 3311533 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009, 11/05/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 28, 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 26 of Bellevue Addition No. 4, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Missoula, according to the official recorded plat thereof.

Roxanne L Bassette, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by July 14, 2003 at 3:54 o’clock P.M. in Book 711, Page 798, under Document No. 200325219. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage 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 $766.89, beginning May 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 5, 2009 is $58,254.75 principal, interest at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $1,178.35, late charges in the amount of $38.44, escrow advances of $668.71, and other fees and expenses advanced of $619.42, plus accruing interest at the rate of $9.48 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: August 17, 2009 MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 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 August 17, 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 Steckler Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 09/22/2012 ASAP# 3311467 10/22/2009, 10/29/2009, 11/05/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 7, 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 West of 35 Feet of the east 70 feet of Lots 12, 13, and 14 in Block 77 of Knowles Addition #2, A Platted subdivision in the city of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Stefanie L. Marshall and Luke Gerard Softich, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC., as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2004 and recorded October 20, 2004 BK-741 Pg 1395 under Document No. 200429807. The beneficial interest is currently held by OneWest Bank FSB. 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 $715.40, beginning April 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly

installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 21, 2009 is $89,588.74 principal, interest at the rate of 7.50% now totaling $3,167.82, late charges in the amount of $391.12, escrow advances of $35.17, suspense balance of $-274.42 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1082.40, plus accruing interest at the rate of $18.41 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: July 30, 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 July 30, 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# 3288047 10/08/2009, 10/15/2009, 10/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 7, 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 11 in Block 4 of EL MAR ESTATES Phase IV, a Platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof Larry Fonner, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated November 24, 2006 and recorded November 27, 2006 in Book 787, Page 1349, as Document No. 200630574. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust, as trustee for WaMu Series 2007-HE1 Trust. 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 $1509.86, beginning April 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of 070809 is $183,087.11 principal, interest at the rate of 7.5% now totaling $5,001.88, late charges in the amount of $300.08, escrow advances of $202.50, suspense balance of $-1,000.00 and other fees and expenses advanced of $42.85, plus accruing interest at the rate of $38.87 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 post-

poned by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: July 29, 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 July 29, 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# 3288134 10/08/2009, 10/15/2009, 10/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on December 7, 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 2 IN BLOCK 1 OF CUSTER ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Eddie W Martinez and Kerry Martinez, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Ins Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007 and recorded on January 16, 2007 in Book 790, Page 809, under Document NO 200701271. The beneficial interest is currently held by Citibank NA as Trustee for WAMU series 2007-HE2 Trust. 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 $1,003.58, beginning April 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 8, 2009 is $175,868.55 principal, interest at the rate of 5.27% now totaling $3267.19, late charges in the amount of $0.00, escrow advances of $5182.75, suspense balance of $-93.10 and other fees and expenses advanced of $7.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $25.39 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, 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: July 28, 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 July 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. Nicole Schafer Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 03/28/2011 ASAP# 3284053 10/08/2009, 10/15/2009, 10/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Monday, the 30th day of November, 2009, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the front door of the Missoula County Courthouse, located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, Martin S. King, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, in order to satisfy the obligations set out below, has been directed to sell and has elected to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, payable at the time of sale, and without warranty or covenant, express or implied as to title, possession, encumbrances, condition, or otherwise, the interest of the Successor Trustee, Martin S. King, and the Grantors JAMES P. McGUIRL and LAVELLA J. McGUIRL aka L. Janeane McGuirl, in and to the following described real property, situated in Missoula County, Montana, to wit: Parcel I: Lot 9 in Block 2 of Webber Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Parcel II: The Northeasterly 25 feet of the Southwesterly 63 feet of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block C of CP Higgins Addition to the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof. RECORDING REFERENCE: Book 265 of Micro at page 1452.

Said sale will be made in accordance with the statutes of the State of Montana, and the

terms and provisions of: that certain Deed of Trust dated May 14, 2004, and recorded June 7, 2004, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, State of Montana, in Book 733 at Page 1219 as Document No. 200415700, wherein JAMES P. McGUIRL and LAVELLA J. McGUIRL aka Janeane McGuirl are Grantors, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MONTANA, INC. is named Beneficiary, and TITLE SERVICES, INC. is the named Trustee; that certain Appointment of Successor Trustee dated July 10, 2009, and recorded July 14, 2009, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana, in Book 843 at page 1106 as Document No. 200917464, wherein the Beneficiary substituted Trustee Title Services, Inc. with Martin S. King, attorney at law, as Successor Trustee; This foreclosure is made because the Grantors, JAMES P. McGUIRL and LAVELLA J. McGUIRL aka L. Janeane McGuirl, and their successors in interest, have defaulted in the terms of said Deed of Trust and the corresponding Promissory Note in that they have failed to pay the monthly payments and otherwise defaulted on said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has exercised its option to declare the full amount secured by such Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. That the principal sum now owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is the sum of Three Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-eight and 39/100 Dollars ($311,578.39), together with interest at the default rate of 18% per annum, until the date of sale. That on the date of sale, presuming no other payments are made and that the sale is not postponed, there will be due and owing the sum of Three Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-eight and 39/100 Dollars ($311,578.39) in principal; Thirtyfive Thousand Twenty-eight and 80/100 Dollars ($35,028.80) in interest; and One Thousand One Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($1,100.00) in late fees, totaling the sum of Three Hundred Forty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Seven and 19/100 Dollars ($347,707.19), together with costs and expenses of foreclosure and related trustee fees, costs and attorney fees allowable by law. DATED this 20th day of July, 2009. /s/ Martin S. KIng, Successor Trustee. STATE OF MONTANA ):ss. County of Missoula).

On this 20th day of July, 2009, before me, the undersigned a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Martin S. King, Attorney at Law, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Notice of Trustee’s Sale as Successor Trustee, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as such Successor Trustee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto seat my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first written above. (SEAL) /s/ Rhonda M. Kolar, Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula My commission expires: January 24, 2012

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 95 and 208.

Units can contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting October 26th, 2009 by appt only by calling 541-7919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to October 29th, 2009, 4:00 P.M. Buyer's bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale.

All Sales final.

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will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owning delinquent storage rent for the following units: 2, 37, 145, 236, 241, 275, 291, 301, 333, 336, 416, 422, 428, and 440 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 Monday, October 26, 2009 by appt only by calling 2518600. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59803 prior to Thursday, October 29, 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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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. To be sold for cash at Trustee’s sale on February 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., on the front (south) steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, all of Trustee’s right, title and interest to the following-described property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 4 of Hillview Heights No. 7A, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Lynn A. Lassila and Rose St. Clair, as Grantors, conveyed the real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Missoula Federal Credit Union, as

Beneficiary, by Trust Indenture dated February 14, 2005, and recorded in book 747, Page 1573, as Document No. 200503525, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder.

A Substitution of Trustee designating Kevin S. Jones as Successor Trustee was recorded September 25, 2009, Book 848, Page 107, Document 200923460, records of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder. The default of the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default of the foreclosure is made, is for failure to pay the monthly payments when due. Pursuant to the

provisions of the Trust Indenture, the Beneficiary has exercised, and hereby exercises, its option to declare the full amount secured by such Trust Indenture immediately due and payable. There presently is due on said obligation the principal sum of $183,139.41, plus interest at a rate of 7.25% totaling $6,773.40, late fees and other fees of $732.04, for a total amount due of $190,644.85, as of September 22, 2009, plus the costs of foreclosure, attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, escrow and closing fees, and other accruing costs. The Beneficiary has elected, and does hereby elect, to sell the above-described property to

satisfy the obligation referenced above. The Beneficiary declares that the Grantor is in default as described above and demands that the Trustee sell the property described above in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Notice. DATED 7th day of October, 2009. /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Trustee. STATE OF MONTANA )) ss.

County of Missoula). On this 7th day of October, 2009, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Kevin S. Jones, Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed

the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

(SEAL) /s/ Christy Shipp, Notary Public for the State of Montana, Residing at: Missoula, Montana My Commission Expires: 5-7-2013

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Why do you love Missoula? We’d love to hear from you!

By Bryan Flaherty, President, MOR Earlier this month, NewWest.net presented the fourth annual conference, “Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies.” (Thanks to NewWest for another great conference!) The kick-off speaker was Chris Thornberg, a founding partner of Beacon Economics and an expert in the study of regional economies, real estate dynamics, labor markets, and business forecasting as well as teaching in the MBA program at UCLA. Chris has been a part of all four conferences, so while he is an ‘outside’ expert, he also has been a student of the Missoula area economy for the last few years.

Thornberg’s assessment is consistent with the insights that Dr. Larry Swanson of

the O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West has been sharing in the Missoula Business Forums since last December. In a nutshell, he suggests that while there is reason for concern and caution on a number of fronts, Missoula is positioned to weather the storm better than many other places for one major reason: we love living here.

Missoula has fared better than other markets because of our love for this regionpeople want to live here regardless of what else is going on. The reasons for our desire to live here are many: the mountain location with both the scenic and recreational opportunities, hunting and fishing, schools, medical care, arts and cultural events, ath-

letic events, relatively mild weather, and many more.

For those involved in the housing industry directly (builders, planners, brokerage, lending, appraising, title insurance, home inspectors, etc.), or indirectly (furnishings, home appliances, hardware, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, etc.) knowing why people want to live here and how they want those reasons reflected in their home has business implications. It’s equally important to the business of the city and county for decision-makers to have that information as well.

One of the questions posed by another speaker at the New West conference was “How can we keep Montana Montana while

we grow?” From all indications and for all of the reasons that people identify, the Missoula area will continue to be a place where people want to live and so it will continue to grow.

To paraphrase the question then, “How do we keep Missoula Missoula while we grow?”

What is it, after all, that keeps Missoula Missoula? We’d like to hear from you. Go to www.livemissoula.wordpress.com and post your comments. If you’d like to see what others have said, click on “Missoula Manners.”

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LEGENDS OF JAZZ A Benefit for Jazzoula Sunday, October 25, 7:00pm St. Anthony's Parish Center 217 Tremont, Missoula With The University of Montana Jazz Band Curtis Fuller – Trombone One of the top ten jazz trombonists of all time, Fuller began playing the trombone at 16. He is featured in John Coltrane’s album, “Blue Train.” He has played with Benny Golson, Art Farmer, McCoy Tyner, Slide Hampton, Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and others over a career that now spans more than five decades.

Hadley Caliman – Tenor Sax Caliman has recorded and played with artists such as Freddie Hubbard, Gerald Wilson, Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, Joe Pass, Nancy Wilson, Hampton Hawes, Mongo Santamaria, Jon Hendricks, Elvin Jones, Earl Hines, Bobby Bryant, Della Reese, and Carlos Santana. Often called “Little Dex,” Caliman was chosen to sit in Dexter’s chair in the band with Dizzy Gillespie, Buster Williams,Wynton Marsalis, and Bobby Hutcherson.

Jeff Chambers – Bass Known for his impeccable timing, dynamic rhythms and improvisational dexterity, Chambers began his career on the electric bass with the renowned pianist and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery. He has toured and played venues and festivals all over the world with many of the most prominent jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Benny Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Joe Williams, Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Benny Golson, Laurindo Almeida, Richie Cole, Slide Hampton, Jeff Hamilton, Mel Lewis, Archie Shepp, Cedar Walton, Ahmad Jamal, Russell Malone, Red Holloway, Huston Person and many others.

Larry Vuckovich – Piano Vuckovich was acknowledged as a “Jazz Legend” in a groundbreaking ceremony at The Fillmore Heritage Center in San Francisco in October, 2005. Born in Kotor, Montenegro,Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 at the height of a flourishing jazz scene. In 1963, he became Mel Torme’s first call pianist in San Francisco. In 1965, he began a 25 year association with vocalist and lyricist Jon Hendricks and together they toured the world.

Eddie Marshall – Drums Eddie Marshall was born into a musical family. His grandfather was famed early-jazz drummer Kaiser Marshall and his father was a jazz pianist. Since the ‘60s, Marshall has been an indispensable presence on the Bay Area jazz scene. For over fifty years he has played and recorded with nearly every major name in jazz, including Freddie Hubbard, Jon Hendricks, Kenny Burrell, John Handy, Dexter Gordon, Rashan Roland Kirk, Ahmad Jamal, Archie Shepp, Kronos Quartet, Dionne Warwick, Larry Vuckovich and Eddie Harris.

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