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Up Front: Congress mulls cuts to need-based education funding Ochenski: Medical marijuana busts ignite states’ rights debate Scope: Precocious kid rockers plunge into local music scene

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nside Cover Story NorthWestern Energy’s proposed $1 billion Mountain States Transmission Intertie transmission line has reopened debate about corporate use of eminent domain to condemn the property of unwilling landowners. Similar conflicts are popping up across the West, where much of the nation’s wind energy lies untapped, waiting for construction of a grid that can get it to market...........................14

News Letters The sine qua non of prosperity and the big rig parade ...............................4 The Week in Review Griz basketball, underage drinkers and pot raids ..................6 Briefs Marathoners sweat it out in Mexico, lonely cops and park upgrades ............6 Etc. Getting hot and heavy with the megaloads.........................................................7 Up Front Neighbors of Catlin Trail development mobilize opposition ....................8 Up Front Congress mulls cuts to need-based education funding.............................9 Ochenski Fed busts ignite states’ rights debate ......................................................10 Writers on the Range Marrying a man, and his town ............................................11 Agenda On ending the injustices that cause hunger. ..............................................12

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STREET TALK

by Chad Harder

Asked midday Tuesday at various locations on Missoula’s trail system.

Q:

Fallout from the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant explosions continue to rock Japan. Which images from the disaster have resonated most with you?

Follow-up: What’s the most terrifying event you’ve ever been through?

Caroline Deppe: The most compelling has been some footage of the first tier of a town getting utterly destroyed. I was left wondering, how can someone survive that? Mercy me: A flood in Yosemite in 1997. The snow was melting off really fast and the Merced River was across the road. You could hear boulders moving in the river, and I was the last person out before they closed the road. I didn’t realize until afterward how serious it was.

Christina Cronin: Images of the water just flowing straight at the camera, and seeing people struggling in the water. This guy was carried nine miles out, just holding onto the very top of his house as it floated in the ocean for two and a half days. Self-sacrifice: That would be when I ran into a burning barn to save animals. I carried out six chickens, some ducks and a lamb with a broken leg. I could hardly breathe for a week.

Ahnie Litecki: A tsunami video I saw last night; it was taken by a guy standing on a hill, and it showed the wave slowly coming in and destroying an entire city.

I’d always thought of tidal waves as giant, towering waves, but this just came in calmly and destroyed an entire city. It was just unstoppable. Turned around: Probably getting lost in the woods for six hours. I thought I’d have to spend the night out. But it pales in comparison to a tsunami.

Steve Devaney: The explosions at the nuclear plants, and the big brown dust clouds they’re creating. The tsunami footage is compelling, but I’m more worried about what’s blowing downwind from the nuclear plants. Bearin’ down: Probably just getting too close to a grizzly while hunting up near Choteau. She wasn’t happy, but she just snapped her jaws and woofed before she left. I was paralyzed, and the hair on my neck was standing up.

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Inside Letters Briefs Up Front Ochenski Range Agenda News Quirks

Big rig parade Perhaps the whole effort to slow down, re-route, or even stop the big rigs is mistaken (see “Crossroads,” Jan. 20, 2011). I can still remember reading about the impatience of the Imperial Oil CEO to get his show on the road as, according to an article in the Missoulian some weeks ago, his company had filed all the necessary paperwork. In order to more fully dramatize the corporate takeover of our country, how about having a more elaborate parade of big rigs? Let’s be bold here and have the convoy of massive rigs roll imperially through our national parks, for starters. Why confine their travels to only a few miles of a beautiful and cherished scenic corridor? With a longer route compliant citizens, united by their fervor, could line the roads and exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights to cheer the latest corporate endeavor. Oil executives and officials who have backed this proposal would certainly welcome the big rigs to their towns and even their neighborhoods. Of course, getting the big rigs into some of the gated communities might be tricky, but the major corporations have endless technical expertise in many areas as they’ve always reassured us. Financing a longer route shouldn’t be a problem as they could always withdraw funds from offshore tax havens to underwrite this parade. Exxon, for example, has paid very little of the damages legally assessed for the Exxon Valdez disaster, so it seems that they could conceivably finance this effort by themselves. If not Exxon, perhaps the Koch brothers could stealthily inject some cash into this project. If somehow losses ensued instead of profits, I’m sure that the now standard “socializing” of losses would protect the profit margins and executive bonuses of big energy.

Even more benefits could accrue with more exposure to more people. For example, the big rigs could be utilized for upcoming elections. Candidates’ names could be posted conspicuously on the massive sides to let us know directly whom to vote for. In solidarity, it seems to me, the elected officials who are so fond of giving tax breaks to big oil could provide an entourage while wearing corporate logos, a la NASCAR suits, to provide for greater transparency in the whole process. I’m sure that imaginative folks who truly care about advancing the corporate agenda will be able to suggest additional benefits that have not yet occurred to me.

While pondering this issue, I couldn’t help but think of folks like Rick Bass, David James Duncan and Steve Running.

They absolutely deserve our respect because they are writers and activists who actually do serious research and discuss issues in a thoughtful manner, which exemplifies the best of our frayed

democratic traditions. Meanwhile, many readers of this paper will recognize the current popularity of making up one’s own facts, firing off an opinion that displays historical amnesia, all the while blithely ignoring the common good, and thus will forgive me for any excesses in my humble proposal.

Tom Graff Missoula

The sine qua non of prosperity Faulty thinking produces bad government, and, without a doubt, it’s faulty

If Montana’s “anti-environmental, totalitarianminded, neo-con ideologues have their way, legislatively, Montana shall, once again, be prey to the corporate sociopaths who pursue profit at

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all costs.

thinking that’s propelling Montana’s conservative Republican legislators in their benighted, perverse and relentless drive to neutralize Montana’s major environmental statutes (see “Natural disaster,” Feb. 17, 2011). This in a state whose very identity is drawn from its largely intact (but nonetheless fragile) environmental amenities, a state that has been heretofore making heroic efforts—in Libby, Bonner, Anaconda, Butte and elsewhere—to rectify the damages done during eras when environmental protections were either nonexistent or poorly enforced. If Montana’s anti-environmental, totalitarian-minded, neo-con ideologues have their way, legislatively, Montana shall, once again, be prey to the corporate sociopaths who pursue profit at all costs, and who disdain the higher values—the higher life-sustaining values—inherent in the natural world if it’s

respected, protected and kept intact. An intact natural world is a veritable form of providence for us earthlings, and it is, in fact, the sine qua non (the “withoutwhich-nothing”) of all prosperity.

Unfortunately, those obvious truths are not fathomed by the money-mad entrepreneurs who earn their bonuses by ruthlessly exploiting and polluting, nor are those truths fathomed by legislators who are the minions of such entrepreneurs (who, by dint of their idiocy and greed, turn free enterprise into an obscenity that it need not be).

In view of the citizenry’s absolute reliance upon a clean and healthy environment (for obtaining the most basic of life-sustaining substances, i.e., clean air and clean water) how can the Republican Party’s explicit pursuance of a less-clean, less-healthy environment be regarded as anything less than a gross violation of the peoples’ trust?

What kind of “government” is it that would, intentionally, condemn us all to the dreariness and illness engendered by a more toxic environment?

T. Azzara Missoula

Save MEPA Apparently the Legislature’s accepted wisdom about coal is that Montanans will be happy to tear up our state to send coal to China. If the aquifer is depleted or poisoned, if ranchland is rendered useless, if private property is condemned for infrastructure projects, if wildlife habitat is ruined, if the quality of our air deteriorates, if long coal trains disturb life in Montana communities, the Legislature appears to believe mining that coal for China is worth it.

Now, more than ever, citizens need the protection of the Montana Environmental Policy Act. MEPA requires state agencies to consider the effects of proposed activities on fish and wildlife, cultural resources and historic sites. The law also aims to make information available to the public and to hear what the public has to say. The point of MEPA is better decision making, and we should never lose sight of that.

Senate Bill 233 would undo that process by requiring a state agency to disregard information gathered through the MEPA process when making a decision about a permit or other state approval. Along the way, the bill would weaken the effect of citizen input into the process. SB 233 would ensure that the state is no longer standing up for its citizens when out-of-state companies want to extract coal and ship it across the Pacific Ocean.

Urge your legislators to vote no on SB 233, and ask the governor to act to save MEPA as it is.

Janet McMillan Greenough

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WEEK IN REVIEW • Wednesday, March 9

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Wi t h a n N C A A M e n ’ s D i v i s i o n I B a s k e t b a l l Championship tournament berth on the line, the Griz, hampered by three players fouling out, fall to the Northern Colorado Bears 65-60 on the Bears’ home court in the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game.

• Thursday, March 10 U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy sentences Kenneth A. Schneider, 57, of Weston, Conn., to more than five years in prison and orders him to pay $1.77 million in restitution after he coordinated an elaborate wire fraud scheme that bilked 130 people, including three Montanans, out of $2.4 million.

• Friday, March 11 Frenchtown’s Angela Merritt, 38, appears in court a day after she threw an underage drinking party.

Deputies encountered 15 Frenchtown High School students at Merritt’s home, 13 of whom were found to have consumed alcohol. Six were under 18, leading to charges of endangering the welfare of children.

• Saturday, March 12 The Lady Griz upset top-seeded Portland State University to win the 2011 Big Sky Conference tournament championship. The 62-58 win, clinched by sophomore Kenzie De Boer’s clutch free throws with 5.7 seconds left, sends Montana to the NCAA tournament for the 19th time.

• Sunday, March 13 Skiers vie to rack up the most vertical feet in an effort to prove their stamina and raise money for the Missoula Food Bank during Montana Snowbowl’s first ever Vertical Challenge. The nearly seven-hour event leaves contestants with sore quads and sunburned faces.

• Monday, March 14 As the Montana Legislature continues to hash out new regulations on cannabusinesses, federal agents raid medical marijuana dispensaries in 13 communities across the state, seizing plants, computers and other marijuana-related products. Montana Cannabis is the only Missoula dispensary affected.

• Tuesday, March 15 The U.S. Census releases 2010 population counts. New data shows that 66,788 people call the city of Missoula home, marking a 17.1 percent increase since 2000.

During the same period, Missoula County grew by 14.1 percent to 109,299, making it the second most populous county in the state behind Yellowstone County.

A skier (upper right) finds some turns in a snow-filled gully on Mount Jumbo’s west face Tuesday. According to the skier’s companion, the party was unaware the mountain’s winter elk closure had been extended to March 25. “Elk are going to need the security and habitat of the South Zone for another couple weeks,” says FWP wildlife biologist Vickie Edwards. Violations of the Mount Jumbo winter closure are punishable by a fine.

Running Raising the bar Rarely do Missoula runners circle the cinder track in John H. Toole Park. Even Hellgate High School athletes have largely snubbed it, instead using Sentinel High School’s more modern facilities.

“Obviously, from the mid-’80s to where we are today, a cinder/gravel track doesn’t really meet their needs anymore, as you can imagine,” says Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler.

But the park, which for nearly three decades has served as a practice space for Hellgate runners and football players under an agreement with the city, may soon become relevant again.

The city and Missoula County Public Schools are proposing significant upgrades to the riverfront park that lies between the end of Fourth Street and the Madison Street Bridge. They will likely include an all-season track surface, jump pits for high jump and pole vault, concrete circles for discus and shotput, and a shed to store equipment like mats and hurdles.

“I suspect that there would be a lot of users in

our community who would really enjoy the track surface, from wheelchair racers to race-walkers,” Gaukler says.

She notes that the upgrades won’t change Hellgate’s current agreement with the city. It dates back to 1982, when the city acquired the land with its first open space bond, and stipulates that the field can’t be used for competitive events, and leaves room for other public activities. Missoula’s ultimate Frisbee community often plays pickup games there, for example. Gaukler says the improvements won’t interfere with existing uses.

Alan Pfister, Hellgate’s track and field coach, likens the current situation to telling basketball players to “go ahead and practice in the parking lot and we’ll give you a hoop later.”

“For eternity we’ve always bussed over to some other facilities for track practice, which has been a real struggle for a lot of kids,” Pfister says.

He indicates that private contributors, not the school district, will pay for the improvements.

About $10,000 has been raised already, he says, but he declines to estimate the total price tag.

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tatively scheduled to discuss the project on Mar. 30.

Matthew Frank

Parks Apartment Store suits keep coming Five years after the Apartment Store announced that roughly $320,000 in landlord and tenant deposits had gone missing from the Missoula property management company, former clients are still waiting to recoup their losses.

“I would love a return,” says Andy Erickson, who along with 50 other former Apartment Store clients—all landlords—filed suit in Missoula District Court March 1 against the Apartment Store’s former insurance company, Chicago-based Continental Casualty Co., in an effort to finally collect their money.

Erickson and the other plaintiffs were notified in March 2006 that rental deposits kept by the company had inexplicably vanished. Allegations of fraud ensued. Apartment Store owner Kari Kimball said former owner Maris Mills mismanaged funds. Mills fired back. Both women filed lawsuits. The

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Apartment Store declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy. An audit commenced.

In December 2007, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha found no evidence of fraud. But the accounting firm did discover major accounting errors in the company’s books. As bankruptcy proceedings languished, many landlords paid missing tenant rental deposits from their pockets.

Finally, late last year, about 30 percent of the missing money was distributed through Missoula District Court to the former landlords, says attorney Robert Bell, of Reep, Bell and Laird, P.C. But that’s not enough for the plaintiffs.

The lawsuit argues that the Apartment Store negligently managed landlord trust accounts, and that should have been covered by Continental Casualty.

“It’s about pursuing the Apartment Store’s insurance company for the difference between what the landlords actually received back when all was said and done from the Apartment Store’s trust accounts versus what they should have received,” Bell says.

To date, the insurance company has denied coverage of landlord claims. Continental Casualty spokeswoman Katrina Parker declined to comment, citing company policy on pending litigation. As it stands, there’s no immediate resolution.

“It’s really just one of those cases that just goes on and on and on,” Bell says.

Jessica Mayrer

Housing Marathoners sweat it out Missoula marathoner Dean McGovern recently returned from Mexico where he completed the 51mile Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon, which he calls “the most epic adventure I’ve ever been on.” But he isn’t referring to just the grueling race itself.

To get to the Copper Canyons, a remote wilderness near Mexico’s Pacific Coast, McGovern and fellow Missoula runners Kiefer Hahn, Kevin Twidwell and Rick Wishcamper flew to Los Angeles, Calif., then to Mazatlan, Mexico, took a seven-hour bus ride to the coastal city Los Mochis, then a six-hour train ride to the rim of the Copper Canyons, and hopped on another bus for two and half hours to reach the canyon floor.

“We got off the bus and we were like, ‘Oh my god, how are we going to run in this?’” McGovern says.

The quartet was inspired to compete after read-

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ing Christopher McDougall’s New York Times bestselling book Born to Run, which tells of an indigenous tribe in the Copper Canyons called the Tarahumara, or Rarámuri, known for its members’ superhuman endurance.

“The Montana guys,” as they came to be known, handed out snazzy microfiber Missoula Marathon T-

Shirts, and those shirts would contribute to one of McGovern’s most memorable experiences.

“During the race I was climbing a hill, it was super hot, I’m just dying, and this Rarámuri runner comes barreling down around a corner at me, flying down this hill in huarache sandals, huge smile, and a Missoula Marathon T-shirt on,” McGovern says. “It was just really cool, because you feel like you’re a million miles away, and these people feel like centuries away, and he’s wearing this technical shirt— one foot in the present and one foot in the past.”

McGovern finished the race in about 13 hours.

Hahn, winner of two of the last three Missoula Marathons, completed it in about nine hours, good for third place among all gringos.

“I think all of us, really, what we cared about was going there and having a wild experience, which indeed it was,” Hahn says. “None of us really cared that much about how well we did.”

The locals cared. In exchange for the T-shirts, they delivered a butt whooping. The overall winner was a 21-year-old Tarahumara runner who finished in about seven hours—an incredible pace of just over eight minutes per mile.

“I think the big difference was they were acclimated to the heat,” Hahn says. “It was too much to ask of our bodies to deal with that.”

Matthew Frank

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Bitterroot Lonely cops Earlier this month, a letter cropped up in Darby calling for the town council not to fill the recently vacated deputy marshal position. And while the folks spearheading the initiative have gathered more than 150 signatures, 27-year Darby Marshal Larry Rose brushed it off.

“We just laughed at it,” Rose says. “These people don’t know what they’re talking about, they don’t know the facts, and looking at the list, these folks are frequent fliers in our courts. Some of them aren’t even in this jurisdiction.”

However, the letter did strike a nerve. Rose insists his small department is historically shortstaffed, and that Montana Highway Patrol and the Ravalli County Sheriff ’s Department are often too busy to lend a hand in the southern Bitterroot Valley.

Contrary to what the letter’s drafter, Jim Corbett, has stated, Rose maintains he could use as many as two or three new deputies to cover enforcement duties in the Darby area.

“There’s no way one guy can take care of this, there’s just no way,” Rose says. “We wouldn’t be able to answer all of these calls.”

Stevensville Police Chief James Marble is all too familiar with the problem Rose faces. For months last year he was Stevensville’s only cop, handling all the duties of a municipal department himself. And while he now has several parttime officers on staff, he recently suffered an injury to his Achilles heel—driving home the point that, in the event of illness or injury, one officer just isn’t enough.

“In a bigger city, like Missoula, you’ve got detectives, you’ve got administration, you’ve got some guys who work strictly traffic, you’ve got the regular patrol officers,” Marble says. “You can break it down into several different divisions. In a small town, you have to be all those things.”

Marble adds that he doesn’t understand why small communities often view public safety expenses as a “liquid asset,” but Corbett insists his beef with Darby isn’t financial. He only wants the town council to open the replacement up for public debate and gauge the perceived need for a twoman law team.

“It’s a great expense to have an officer in a town of 750 people approximately, and we have a very heavy show of force down here all the time,” Corbett says. “I really don’t feel we need it.”

Alex Sakariassen

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Wolves killed illegally in Montana last year.

According to a 2010 conservation and management report released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks this month, 141 additional wolves were killed over livestock predation concerns and 11 were hit by cars or trains.

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Thomas Walker, 19, didn’t plan on getting handcuffed during Missoula’s first date with the big rigs. But if the heavy haul’s big night last week had one theme, it was “expect the unexpected.”

The Rosauers parking lot on Reserve Street was a cluster of picket signs, bicycles and 50 eager demonstrators around midnight last Wednesday. Crowds arrived fresh from All Against The Haul’s march and vigil downtown, anxiously awaiting a moment of protest nearly a year in the making. Even the unanticipated shouts of derision—“Get a job” and “You’re un-American”—from passing cars did little to stifle grassroots fervor.

ConocoPhillips kept the protesters cooling their heels for more than an hour. When the loads did arrive, the heavy haul got handsy. Montana Highway Patrol pushed crowds back onto the sidewalk. Those who didn’t cooperate were hauled away; those who did shook their signs at the fuzz, chanting, “This is what Democracy looks like.”

It became clear the corporation hadn’t made a good first impression.

ConocoPhillips got a second chance further down Reserve, where Northern Rockies Rising Tide attempted to greet the loads with an impromptu dance party. But the music died when troopers shut off the sound system.

Passions erupted as protesters flooded into the street.

Three individuals—Ann Maechtlen, 50, Carol Marsh, 69, and Walker—unexpectedly sat down on the pavement and refused to budge. Walker was handcuffed and detained.

The scene got even uglier as several individuals berated crews hanging off the passing loads. Ignoring pleas from protest organizers to keep their frustrations aimed at big oil, they instead welcomed the workers with a loud “fuck you.” Arguments broke out, and for a moment it seemed mace might come into play.

But by 3 a.m., ConocoPhillips had passed. Protesters collected their signs and strolled away. Northern Rockies member Max Granger said the event was hardly anti-climactic, though, rather the start of something much bigger. That certainly proved true for Walker, whose second date with the big rigs the next night landed him in the Missoula County Detention Center. Troopers arrested Walker while he waited for ConocoPhillips near Bonner, this time charging him with disorderly conduct.

When things get hot and heavy with Imperial Oil— which is poised to ship 200-plus big rigs through Missoula to the controversial tar sands in Alberta—it’s safe to assume the heavy haul won’t be shy about whipping out those handcuffs again.

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Growing pains Catlin Trail opponents mobilize against development

by Jessica Mayrer

The flat patch of land on Catlin Street density at Catlin Trail. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply not fair, 16-unit-per-acre specifications mandated for behind the Good Food Store doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look he says, for one neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his neigh- the Catlin Trail property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pencil,â&#x20AC;? like much. A rusty fence defines the corner borhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to bear the weight of Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hoffman says. of the two-plus-acre parcel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dotted growth.

The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willingness to allow â&#x20AC;&#x153;I began to realize as I talked, visited with tires, ailing trees and slash piles.

Investor Steven Sann hopes to build 71 with my neighbors about this and went increased density at Catlin Trail will either one- and two-bedroom apartments on the door to door looking for signatures and get- spook or inspire potential investors, property. But the current zoning of 16 units ting people to come to city council meet- Hoffmann says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they see this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going per acre allows a project only half that ings that this is more important than me,â&#x20AC;? to get approved, it will be difficult for them size. To move forward with the develop- Watterson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And this is more important to presume to invest at risk money to try to upzone a property anytime soon.â&#x20AC;? ment, known as Catlin Trail, Sann needs than this one development.â&#x20AC;?

And if investors bolt, fewer the Missoula City Council to apartments will be built, the vetapprove his request to rezone eran architect says, and renters the land, reigniting the debate will lose. about howâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and whereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Like Hoffman and Missoula should grow heading Watterson, Missoula Office of into the 21st century.

Planning and Grants Director The prospect of doubling Mike Barton sees the Catlin density doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit well with a Trail debate as part of a much number of surrounding propb r o a d e r d i s c u s s i o n . Fo r erty owners including Jeremy Barton, the issue boils down to Watterson, who, since 2006, the benefits of infill versus the has lived with his wife and hazards of sprawl. Density prothree children about 250 motes efficient public services. feetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a long stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw, as It also helps preserve agriculhe calls itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the parcel. tural land and open space, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;It affects me,â&#x20AC;? Watterson amenities that draw so many says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It affects the way of life people into the state from that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried so hard to nururban places. ture back here.â&#x20AC;?

Neighborhood residents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying that a worry the development would neighborhood should bear significantly increase vehicle this unfairly,â&#x20AC;? Barton says. and foot traffic, make parking â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the idea is to concentrate Photo by Chad Harder difficult, decrease home values development and allow us, all and generally diminish the of us, to have more usable A developerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to build 71 apartments on this overall quality of life. In fact, Catlin Street property reignited debate about how the open space.â&#x20AC;? dozens of neighbors from the Garden City should grow.

That said, Barton acknowlsurrounding area have written edges increasing density will Catlin Trail architect James Hoffmann, force the entire Missoula community to letters stating their opposition, and property owners representing nine parcels imme- who represents Sann, says the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adapt to the idea of living closer together. diately adjacent to the proposed develop- decision on the rezoning request will have a That can be a hard sell for neighborhoods ment have filed legal protests with the city. far-reaching impact on Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contin- on the receiving end.

Area residents feel bombarded by new ued growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody is looking at this,â&#x20AC;? what a good community and a good quality and pending developments. Last year the Missoula Housing Authority (MHA) Hoffmann says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I say everybody, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m of life is. And so what has to happen here is unveiled its 37-unit Garden District Homes talking about folks in the development com- everybody has got to bring their individual just across the street from the Catlin Trail munity, property owners and contractors viewpoints to the tableâ&#x20AC;Ś Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be sortproperty on the former Intermountain and developers.â&#x20AC;? ed out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, okay, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the nut Hoffmann, who also serves as board cutting gets done.â&#x20AC;?

Lumber site. Meanwhile, a local real estate investment and development company, the chairman of the Missoula Housing Council will hold a public hearing on Farran Group, is eyeing the abandoned Authority, says more projects like Catlin the zoning request in the coming weeks. lumberyard to build an additional 196 Trail are necessary to ease difficulties Because of the legal protest, three quarters renters face finding affordable and market of council members present must vote in apartments.

When Watterson learned in December rate housing in town. favor of the proposal for it to pass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been building rentals lateabout Sannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catlin Trail proposal, the 32In the meantime, Watterson says he will year-old pawnbroker vowed to try and ly,â&#x20AC;? Hoffman says, explaining that there sim- continue knocking on doors and lobbying stop it. He says he began reading Missoula ply arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough available properties in council. growth plans, becoming fluent in the lan- Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential neighborhoods â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we have back here is worth fightguage of development. He knocked on zoned for high-density development. ing for,â&#x20AC;? he says. doors to better ensure other locals under- Hoffman says his client doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a suffistood the potential impacts of increasing cient financial incentive to build under the jmayrer@missoulanews.com

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Grant slash fever Congress mulls cuts to need-based education funding

by Alex Sakariassen

COT where even reduced Pell Grants could still cover tuition and fees.

“There will be students who will make other choices if that aid is not there,” McGowan says. “They will stop-out for a while. They will choose to go to COT or a community college instead. Or worst case scenario they’ll choose not to go to college at all because they can’t afford it. Right now, the COT is already bursting at the seams, so do we really want more students who have the academic ability to succeed on the main campus fill the already overfull COT?” In an effort to relieve the situation, President Obama has proposed a different cut to the Pell Grant Program in his 2012 budget. Two years ago, the program began awarding an optional second grant to students to allow recipients to attend summer semesters. According to the White House, that portion of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 costs “over 10 times more than originally estimated, Photo by Chad Harder with no evidence that it The U.S. House of Representatives proposes cutting roughly $4.8 million from Pell meets the original goal of Grants given to University of Montana students, say financial aid officials. accelerating students’ progress toward a degree.” more, will seek a Pell Grant should he opt mum as last year. The assumption was we The Pell Grant expansion came with an origweren’t going to see the increase promised inal annual price tag of less than $300 milfor college.

“It’s the one thing I need to rely on, last year, but we could live with stasis. But lion. In 2011-2012 alone, that price tag is and it’s nice to know that it’s there for all then, out of the blue, the new House threw estimated to be around $8 billion.

Obama’s cut, coupled with proposed three of us in our family who are receiving out this bill.”

From a numbers perspective, the restructuring of the Perkins and Stafford full Pell Grants,” says Cline, 21. “It’s a huge portion of just my family’s means of living.” House’s attempt to cut the Pell Grant loan programs, could generate a savings of When Republicans in the U.S. House Program isn’t hard to understand. Pell as much as $8 billion to be used to mainof Representatives pitched an $845 cut to Grants cost the federal government $18 bil- tain current Pell Grant levels.

“Given a choice between giving a stueach Pell Grant nationwide last month, lion in 2008, but that total nearly doubled Cline had serious cause for concern. with the onset of the recession. As family dent a decent-sized grant to go for the traBetween classes and performances, his income levels dropped and more people ditional school year versus having this cut major demands a significant amount of his became Pell Grant eligible, the number of so they can get a grant in the summertime, time, and Cline already works as a cus- recipients increased by nearly three million I’d rather have a larger grant for fewer tomer service representative in UM’s in three years. UM alone paid out $21.5 mil- semesters,” McGowan says.

For Cline, there’s no safety net in the Financial Aid Office. Taking on another job lion in Pell Grants this academic year. The to pay his way through college simply isn’t White House now predicts that, if left event the federal government reduces his unchecked, the Pell Grant Program’s cost Pell Grant on the eve of his senior year. His an option. father recently lost his job as a plumber’s “My family’s not financially stable will rise to $41 billion in 2012.

McGowan points to the closure of assistant in Cut Bank, further stressing the enough to support me in college,” Cline says, “so I’d be on my own if loans weren’t Frenchtown’s Smurfit-Stone Container family’s financial situation. Cline doubts his Corp. plant and the subsequent surge in family could support him if a financial aid enough to pay my bills.”

Cline isn’t alone when it comes to enrollment at UM’s College of Technology cut forced him out of school.

“Even if I was out on the streets, reliance on Pell Grants in Missoula. UM (COT) to illustrate how the Pell Grant Financial Aid Director Kent McGowan esti- Program “exploded.” But he warns that a there’s very little they could do,” Cline says. mates between 40 and 45 percent of under- cut to program funding could further crip- “Unless I moved back home.” graduates—or roughly 5,700 students— ple those individuals and families hit by the receive some level of assistance from the recession—and overtax institutions like asakariassen@missoulanews.com The federal Pell Grant Program has become a lifeline for Ricky Cline’s family.

The $5,550-a-year godsend has enabled Cline to pursue his dance degree at the University of Montana for the past three years. His little brother, Nick, started his freshman year at UM last fall as a grant recipient. His mother, Bridget, relies on the funds to cover online classes she needs to keep her job as a preschool teacher in Cut Bank. And it’s a safe bet Cline’s youngest brother Zac, now a high school sopho-

need-based program. A full $5,550-a-year Pell Grant covers almost the entire cost of tuition and fees.

The U.S. Senate voted against the proposed cut last week, but GOP leaders in the House are expected to continue their sudden push to decrease Pell Grant funding during ongoing budget negotiations.

“About a month ago, there was no bill,” McGowan says. “The Department of Ed had actually issued tentative Pell charts for next year that were based on the same maxi-

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Fanning the flames Fed busts ignite states’ rights debate This week gun-toting agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, To b a c c o a n d F i r e a r m s , a n d t h e Department of Homeland Security raided medicinal cannabis operations across the state, and it’s left tens of thousands of our citizens wondering just what the hell’s going on in good old Montana. While details of why the raids were launched remain extremely sparse, a plethora of possibilities are flying around. One thing seems certain, however: such Draconian actions by the federal government will only fan the flames of the nationwide states’ rights debate.

At first glance, the statewide raids would appear to be a hard-core federal crackdown on those who are providing cannabis to patients under Montana’s citizen-approved Medical Marijuana Act, which garnered 62 percent of the popular vote in 2004. But there are a couple of very serious problems with this assumption.

Back in October 2009, President Obama announced that his administration would no longer raid growing facilities or prosecute patients in the 14 states that, at that time, had approved the use of medical cannabis. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder issued legal guidelines for federal attorneys accompanied by this statement: “It will not be a priority to use federal resources to prosecute patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana.”

That’s a pretty unambiguous directive from their boss, so why did the federal agents seemingly ignore it this week? Some speculate that the answer might lie in the timing of the raids, which just happened to occur on the very day the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked on a bill to repeal the state’s medical marijuana law.

But if that’s the case, we have bigger problems than federal agents ignoring the wishes of the president and attorney general. Some think it’s a blatant attempt to influence the outcome of state legislation.

“Coincidence? We think not,” says Tom Daubert, who was instrumental in the passage of the law and leads the procannabis group Patients and Families United. “Thousands of legitimate, honorable Montana patients all over the state will now suffer unnecessarily, possibly for months on end, because the medicine that had been grown and the plants that were growing for them have now been destroyed. This massive, heavyhanded federal intrusion appears to directly contradict the Obama administration’s policy on medical marijuana

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states’ rights and to be timed and calculated deliberately to interfere with and to influence local decision-making in Montana on medical marijuana issues.”

Some, however, think the federal government may be making a statement that is much larger than just medical cannabis. Consider, for instance, the bills

Is it “ possible that the feds, through this show of force, are letting those trying to trump federal law know that Washington will not

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tolerate it?

in the current legislature to “nullify” any number of federal laws. Or how about the bills to make firearms and ammunition manufactured and used in Montana exempt from federal firearms regulation?

Is it possible that the feds, through this show of force, are letting those trying to trump federal law know that Washington will not tolerate it?

Or, taking it up a notch, perhaps the federal government has heard all it wants to hear from Gov. Brian Schweitzer. Not long ago, Schweitzer urged citizens to take the law into their own hands and kill wolves, saying state fish and wildlife wardens would not enforce the Endangered Species Act protections. That’s inciting people to break federal law, and could be prosecuted, although that would be messy.

Perhaps just a little shock and awe aimed toward cannabis growers was intended to get the message across more directly.

But the wolf issue isn’t the only thing

the governor has butted heads with the feds over lately. Just last month he issued an executive order banning the transportation of Yellowstone bison into Montana.

The effect was to immediately shut down any possibility of trucking the animals to slaughter, thus requiring the feds to keep more than 500 bison in overcrowded pens on the park’s border. Last week he suggested the “solution” to the bison problem was to “cull” bison within Yellowstone National Park—a concept that sent the new park superintendent into near convulsions as he imagined the national reaction.

Bringing it a little closer to the bone, the federal government is none too happy about Schweitzer’s possession of a list containing the real cost of prescription drugs and the outrageous markup by the private middle men that are hosing Montana’s citizens and straining state budgets. Those lists are, by federal law, confidential and may not be released to the public. Yet Schweitzer has urged news agencies to “sue the state” for their release. Is Big Pharma really powerful enough to send federal law enforcement agencies out to destroy the competition from homegrown medicinals like cannabis—or try to intimidate a governor who has urged citizens to go to Canada to obtain low-cost pharmaceuticals?

Speaking of confidential, the federal agents didn’t just confiscate the plants, lights and packaged medicine from the caregivers. They also took their computers and cell phones. Montana law considers the files on medical cannabis patients confidential medical records. Yet now, the records of more than 30,000 Montanans who went through the steps to legally register with the state are in the hands of federal agents and will likely be added to federal computer files on hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Americans. They may well determine who gets to fly where, who gets searched and how often.

There are a lot more questions than answers as Montanans react to the raids and wonder what happened to our right of privacy under the Montana Constitution—or if these are the first shots fired in a much larger states’ rights civil war. Sens. Jon Tester and Max Baucus and Rep. Denny Rehberg are in positions to get us some answers, and they’d best be doing so damn quick.

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

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Tying the knot Marrying a man, and his town

by Mary Emerick

I am not just marrying a man; I am marrying a town.

In my first, brief marriage, my husband and I were both newcomers to the Alaskan town where we spent our married life. The locals weren’t particularly invested in us.

Instead, they waited to see if we could outlast the endless rain and isolation of a small fishing village or if we would turn out like so many others who couldn’t hack it and moved on. It didn’t matter much to them either way. They weren’t about to adopt us.

There were already too many people making their way north, they thought. These people liked their elbowroom.

It is different here in this northeast Oregon valley. The man I am marrying has lived here for 20 years, long enough to become woven into its history, long enough to be considered a local. He is part of the collective memory. The people here all speak the same language of place, a kind of shorthand born from years of cohabitation.

Their conversations are full of these shortcuts: “Meet me at the green gate,” they say. Or, when giving directions, “It’s the first driveway past the round barn off the Imnaha highway.” They have decades-old nicknames and inside jokes. They mark seasons by their ties to the land, harvesting and elk hunting, canning and firewood gathering. It is a rhythm they know, a dance to which they learned the steps long ago.

Their memories of places are shaped by events that occurred long before I arrived. They remember years of scarce snow or too much snow in the Wallowas, the mountains that dominate our skyline.

They remember years by major events: the spring floods in the ’90s when bridges were ripped out, the frothy Imnaha River boiling over its banks; the year that massive wildfires scorched Hells Canyon all the way to

Hat Point. Where I see only a snowy slope above Aneroid Lake is forever the place where a dear friend died skiing in an avalanche two years before. The hot springs we find deep in Cook Creek, two miles above the Snake River, used to be contained by a

better or for “For worse, with this marriage, the town and I are stuck with each other. We are both still figuring out if it will be a

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good match.

rock wall in a different place before neglect and poison ivy crept in to cover it with an impenetrable embrace.

They remember this. They remember a country before so much cheatgrass and star thistle choked the draws. They remember weddings, births and deaths, years of lives entwined together. On the other hand, I have no history here. I have lived here only a scant year and a half, a drop in the bucket in the community’s history. I am as unformed as bread dough, despite what I

feel has been an adventurous life. Your history does not transfer when you move, I am finding. I am afraid it will take a long time for my stories to come out, for my feet to learn the steps of this dance.

For better or for worse, with this marriage, the town and I are stuck with each other. We are both still figuring out if it will be a good match. I wait to see if I can live here at the end of the road, seven hours from any ocean. They watch to see how I treat this man they have adopted. I joke that I will have to sneak out in the middle of the night if the marriage does not work out. It is only partly a joke. In the pub, one person after another comes up to tell me how special this man is.

They don’t say it, but it is implied: He is one of us. Don’t mess this up.

But I think they are slowly adopting me, too. They trust me with their secrets.

Ken tells me the best way to scramble up cliffs to reach Deadman Lake, far off any trail; Dana points out where the best huckleberries grow off Forest Road 39. Patiently, they show me things. I fumble with a bridle while the horses roll their eyes and sidestep away. I walk fences with long-legged men, learning about rock jacks and stays. Over and over, my co-worker, John, shows me the same knot and how to pack a string of mules. Over and over, I forget and ask the same questions. Over and over, he answers, turning the rope over the hitch rail, showing me the steps. Right now it is a complicated knot that I don’t quite understand and can’t yet master. Someday, I hope to learn it.

Mary Emerick is a contributor to Writers on the Range, an op ed service of High Country News (hcn.org). She now lives in Enterprise, Oregon.

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We all need to eat, but the thing is, food isn’t getting any cheaper. In fact, according to recent data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the cost of food has surged to record levels across the globe. What’s more, the director general of the FAO recently told Reuters that these rising levels heighten the risk of a repeat of the food crisis that struck developing countries back in 2007.

This week, you can learn about equitable and sustainable solutions to the root causes of the global food crisis when Eric Holt-Gimenez, executive director of the Institute for Food and Development Policy (IFDP), gives a talk titled, “Beyond the World Food Crisis: Ending

the Injustices that Cause Hunger.” Described by the New York Times as one of America’s “most established food think tanks,” IFDP’s aim is to end “injustices that cause hunger, poverty and environmental degradation throughout the world” by utilizing research, analysis, advocacy and education.

Whether you’re a foodie, activist, or just curious about the issue, my guess is that Holt-Gimenez’s talk will sate your intellectual interest in this growing international problem.

–Ira Sather-Olson Eric Holt-Gimenez speaks on Mon., March 21, at 7 PM in Room 106 of UM’s Gallagher Business Building.

Free. Call 243-6605.

www.retrofoam.com THURSDAY MARCH 17 Find out what’s up with the young’uns during the State of the Young Child Luncheon and Symposium, which features speakers Thale Dillon of Montana Kids Count, Richard Manning of the UM Institute for Educational Research and Services, and others, from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at City Life Community Center, 1515 Fairview Ave. $7.25 for professionals/$5 for parents. Call 721-3000 Ext. 1022 to register.

Those who work in the nonprofit sector in Missoula can meet and greet with others involved in nonprofit work during a Nonprofit Social Hour, which begins at 6 PM at The Central Bar & Grill, 143 W. Broadway St. Free. Email Brooklyn at brooklyn@montana.com.

FRIDAY MARCH 18

Get a handle on your finances during homeWORD’’s Financial Fitness workshop, which meets from 6–9 PM each night through March 24 at homeWORD, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 303. Register and pay online at homeword.org. Childcare vouchers are also available. $10 per person. Call 532-HOME.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 23 Discussion about riverbeds in Montana abounds when the UM Federalist Society and the Public Lands and Resources Law Review presents a panel discussion on PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, which features panelists from the Cato Institute and other organizations, and begins at noon in Room 101 of UM’s School of Law. Free. E-mail John at outandback@gmail.com.

Help granny and gramps get a delicious meal delivered to their door during the 2011 March for Meals campaign, a donation drive for the Meals on Wheels program that runs throughout the month of March. Call Missoula Aging Services at 728-7682 to participate, or visit missoulaagingservices.org for more info.

Enjoy a local brew and support a local organization during the Kettlehouse Northside Tap Room’s Community U-NITE Pint Nights, which occur this and every Wed. from 5–8 PM at the tap room, 313 N. First St. W. A portion of the proceeds from each pint sold goes to a different organization each week. Free to attend. Visit kettlehouse.com.

TUESDAY MARCH 22

THURSDAY MARCH 24

The U.S. Forest Service presents a public forum to explain the details and intent of a recently proposed draft planning rule regarding national forest management, from 1–4 PM at the Holiday Inn–Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. Free. Call Deb at 329-3288 to pre-register and visit fs.usda.gov/planningrule for more info.

Dig into an evening about politics on the Emerald Isle when the Global Issues & Foreign Film Series continues with the program Ireland Yesterday & Today, which features a lecture on present and past political/social issues in Ireland with expert Dermot Keogh, followed by a screening of the film The Wind that Shakes the Barley, starting at 7 PM at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $5 donation requested.

Visit wildlifefilms.org.

YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts YWCA Tuesday Night Support Groups, which includes The Living Peace Support Group for women who want to continue to heal through mindfulness, connection with others and explorations of topics including new tools for living, plus a domestic violence talking circle and a Native American women’s group, which all meet for dinner and fellowship every Tue. from 6:30–8 PM. Free. Call 543-6691.

Keep it cool when UM’s Dr. Steve Running presents the talk Considering Climate Change, which is hosted by Friends of 2 Rivers and begins at 7 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bonner, 8985 Hwy. 200. Free. Call 370-6584.

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

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

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Matthew Meguiar, 26, handed the teller at an Orlando, Fla., credit union an empty bag and a note demanding money, but the teller couldn’t fit the cash through the slot in the teller’s cage because the full bag was too big. According to the police report, Meguiar became frustrated and “turned around and walked out the door” without the loot. Orange County sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Thomas stopped Meguiar at the door, but during a struggle, the suspect’s arm came off. Deputies handcuffed Meguiar as best they could, then placed his prosthesis on the roof of a patrol car while they interviewed witnesses. (Orlando Sentinel) Investigators charged James Brown, 53, as the driver of a stolen car that crashed into two other vehicles and then fled the scene in Sacramento, Calif., after they identified him from the false teeth he left behind. Police said vehicle’s airbag knocked out the teeth when it inflated. (Sacramento’s KCRA-TV) THE END OF PLASTIC - Credit cards face extinction, to be replaced by transactions made using cell phones. “This is a chance to bring payments forward from the plastic age and the vinyl records age to the digital age,” said Michael Abbott, CEO of Isis, a new mobile payment network whose “mobile wallet” lets consumers store multiple credit cards, make payments with a wave of their phone, check balances, receive coupons and use reward points at the point of sale. Visa, MasterCard, Google, Bank of America, Citi and U.S. Bank are among companies testing contactless mobile payments that expect to roll out mobile wallets this year. The research firm Aite Group forecasts that transactions made by scanning mobile phones at cash registers will reach $22 billion in 2015, up from “practically none” last year. (CNN) NOT-SO-SMART ART - New York University professor Wafaa Bilal, 44, who had a camera inserted in the back of his head for an art project, underwent surgery to remove part of the camera because his body had rejected it. Iraqi-born Bilal had a body-modification artist at a Los Angeles tattoo shop install the camera by attaching three mounting posts to a titanium plate implanted between Bilal’s skin and skull. Bilal’s intention was to have the backward-facing camera take a picture every minute as he went through his day. After having the camera removed because of the pain caused by its rejection, Bilal said that when the wound heals, he’ll continue with the project by tying the camera to the back of his neck, something he didn’t try in the first place because “I didn’t feel that strapping something around my neck would be the same way I’m committed to the project as mounting it to the top of my head.” (The Chronicle of Higher Education) POINT OF LAW - “The laws of Texas don’t reward someone just because he got rid of her body real good,” prosecutor Cary Piel told a Denton jury in his summation at the trial of Charles Stobaugh, 55, accused of murdering his wife the day before their divorce was to be final in 2004, even though her body was never found. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. (The Dallas Morning News) MAN PURSE OF THE WEEK - Corrections deputies conducting a routine search of a cellblock at the Sarasota County, Fla., jail noticed part of a condom sticking out of the rectum of inmate Neil Lansing, 33. Sheriff’s officials who retrieved the hidden condom said it contained 17 round blue pills, one cigarette, six matches, one flint, one empty syringe with an eraser over the needle, one lip balm container, one additional unused condom, a receipt from CVS pharmacy and a paper coupon.

(Sarasota’s Herald-Tribune) ROLLOVER-MINUTES FOLLIES - Rip Alan Swartz, 43, turned himself in to police in Upper Allen Township, Pa., who said that for the past five years Swartz made as many as 400 random phone calls a day all over the country trying to get women to talk to him about pantyhose. (Harrisburg’s The Patriot-News) Maurice Cruz, 43, used his cell phone to make more than 18,000 prank 911 calls during a six-month period, according to the California Highway Patrol, who tracked Cruz to a home in East Los Angeles.

(Los Angeles Times) WE ALL SCREAM - A British ice cream parlor began selling ice cream made from human breast milk. “It’s good enough for our kids, good enough for our ice cream,” declared Matt O’Connor, founder of London’s The Icecreamists, which pasteurizes the milk, then churns it together with vanilla pods and lemon zest, and serves it in a martini glass for 14 pounds ($22.77). The breast milk is provided by nursing mothers who answered an ad at an online mother’s forum offering 15 pounds ($24.39) for every 10 ounces. Donor Victoria Hiley, 35, said she believes that if adults realized how tasty breast milk actually is, then new mothers would be more willing to breast-feed their own infants. (Associated Press, Reuters) SELF-BAILOUT PLAN - New York City police investigators said postal worker Thomas Tang, 38, stole more than 7,000 coupons from his route and sold them at steep discounts on eBay, earning $35,000 just from J.C. Penney coupons. Other coupons were from Kohl’s and Lowe’s. “I did not want this to happen,” he told police, according to court documents, “but it was the only way I could avoid having my house foreclosed on.” (New York Post) URBAN PLANNING - China has begun a six-year plan to merge nine cities just north of Hong Kong into one mega-city that will be the world’s largest. Called the “Turn the Pearl River Delta into One” plan, the proposal aims to create a city of 16,000 square miles—26 times larger geographically than Greater London—with a population of 42 million. The goal is to integrate China’s manufacturing base there and challenge Shanghai and Beijing as China’s driving economic force. (Britain’s The Telegraph) As many as a million people live beneath Beijing because they cannot afford aboveground rents.

They pay $50 to $80 a month for small, windowless rooms in a network of unused air-defense bunkers left over from the days when China feared a Soviet missile strike. Beijing is estimated to have 30 square miles of tunnels and basements. One of Beijing’s “bomb shelter hoteliers,” identified as “Mr. Zhao,” said he rents out 150 rooms—they range in size from 6-by-9 feet to 15-by-6 feet—mostly to wholesale sales workers and street peddlers. (Britain’s The Telegraph)

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eologist Debra Hanneman lives with her husband, geophysicist Chuck Wideman, in a modest, rambling house on the outskirts of Whitehall, a mile or so off Interstate 90. On a blustery morning in mid-January, the view through her glassed front door takes in an expanse of private and federal land, with dun-colored foothills rising toward Bull Mountain. Most of Whitehall’s 1,044 residents snuggle against the interstate, and the only other signs of human life are scattered ranches and recreational properties along two rivers.

The view is unencumbered by urban standards, but if you look closely, you can see a power line sneaking across a fold of the landscape. It may soon have company.

South Dakota-based NorthWestern Energy, which delivers electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, plans to build a $1 billion extra-high-voltage 500-kV electrical transmission mainline that would run some 430 miles from Townsend, Mont., to Midpoint, Idaho, near Twin Falls. The transmission towers, spaced approximately six per mile, would stand 125 to 185 feet tall—much higher than the existing towers. The new line—called the Mountain States Transmission Intertie (MSTI)—would cross five rivers and about a dozen streams in Montana; the company’s preferred route would also slash across predominantly private property in Beaverhead and Jefferson counties, following I-90 right through Whitehall, about 600 feet from Hanneman’s acreage and even closer to some neighbors’ houses.

NorthWestern says the line will bring jobs, property tax revenue and improved regional grid reliability, and enable development of Montana’s still-nascent wind resources.

Hanneman would rather it didn’t. According to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the line would be built primarily by out-of-state workers, she points out. She says that it would industrialize the rural valley and “destroy the local economy.” And lines designed purely to export Montana’s wind energy to California and the Southwest aren’t her idea of renewable energy.

“If it has to be built,” Hanneman says, “then we’d want to move it to public lands. If we want to do this as a nation, then let’s all share in the burden of it.”

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NorthWestern Energy plans to build a $1 billion extra-high-voltage 500-kV electrical transmission mainline that would run some 430 miles from Townsend, Mont., to Midpoint, Idaho. The new line—called the Mountain States Transmission Intertie—would feature transmission towers standing 125 to 185 feet tall.

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Three people have joined her in the living room to talk strategy and eat tuna salad sandwiches off a table cluttered with binders, photocopies and maps.

They’re all members of Concerned Citizens Montana, an umbrella for community groups that emerged last year to “maintain Montana’s unique and important lifestyle” in five counties that lie in MSTI’s path. Concerned Citizens, which claims to have about 3,000 supporters, has spruced up a website, placed full-page newspaper ads, and hired Wyoming attorney Karen Budd-Falen to run interference on NorthWestern’s plans, likely employing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as an angle of attack. They anticipate that the line’s impacts will not be evaluated properly.

Budd-Falen, a well-known property-rights specialist more used to chipping holes in NEPA than wielding it as a weapon, makes a strange partner for the group’s self-described environmentalists, but transmission lines are no respecters of ideology.

“You’ll see today,” says Hanneman, the group’s secretary. She’s referring to an upcoming Montana Legislature hearing on eminent domain—the power wielded by government and utilities to condemn private land on behalf of “beneficial” public and private projects, including roads, railroads, pipelines and transmission lines. “I think there will be a lot of Tea Party people there, too, standing up for private-property rights. Two years ago I would have said, ‘Man, no way do I want anything to do with them.’ But, there are areas where we do cross over and agree. It’s made this whole thing really odd politically.”

after Montana’s eminent domain laws were written.)

Bozeman attorney Hertha Lund, another property-rights stalwart, represented the Salois family, arguing, among other things, that MATL hadn’t adequately complied with Montana’s Major Facilities Siting Act—another law more typically used by environmentalists to ward off industrial impacts.

“I’m making their arguments,” says Lund. “It’s a scary day when I have to use the environmental statutes to protect property rights.”

The judge’s ruling could prevent NorthWestern Energy from using eminent domain against uncoop-

ing Townsend, where NorthWestern wants to build a substation on at least 50 acres at MSTI’s head—is pushing a bill to require projects to demonstrate 90percent approval from affected landowners before condemnation authority kicks in.

In heavily Republican Wyoming, eminent domain has long been a sore spot; it’s been exploited for coalbed methane development for years.

Now, Wyoming ranks No. 1 in the West for wind resources and faces the prospect of a spaghetti net-

NorthWestern’s proposal has reopened debate about corporate use of eminent domain to condemn the property of unwilling landowners and energized the argument over whether transmission lines are best sited on public or private land. These days, it’s all framed against the backdrop of renewable energy development.

Similar conflicts—spawned by the nation’s first major transmission build-out since the 1980s—are popping up across the West, where much of the nation’s wind energy lies untapped, waiting for construction of a grid that can get it to market.

Western Grid Group, a policy advocacy outfit formed to facilitate wind energy transmission, identifies 20 major interstate transmission lines on Western drawing boards. WestConnect, a regional transmission planning organization, reports that more than $20 billion worth of projects are in some stage of development in nine Western states, including the High Plains Express from Wyoming to Arizona, the Centennial West Clean Line from New Mexico to Southern California, and the TransWest Express between Wyoming and southern Nevada.

One already under construction was just stopped in its tracks by a Montana landowner. The 214-mile, 230-kV Montana Alberta Tie Ltd., or MATL, aims to cross northern Montana to connect substations in Lethbridge, Alberta, and Great Falls, Mont. MATL’s developers—a Canadian company and its U.S. subsidiary—want to go through Shirley Salois’ land, near Cut Bank, where the family says there are wetlands and historic teepee rings that they want to protect.

MATL sued Salois in state court, seeking to condemn an easement through her land. District Court Judge Laurie McKinnon sided with Salois in December, ruling that Montana’s eminent domain laws give no specific authority to companies building “merchant lines.”

(Merchant lines, built and operated independent of the power generation that feeds them, are a new enterprise in Montana, allowed by the Legislature’s deregulation of many aspects of energy in 1997, long

An MSTI route through Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service land would quickly run afoul of sage grouse protections, as well as NEPA review and the virtual certainty of environmental lawsuits.

Major proposed and existing transmission lines in the West Triton HVDC Sea Cable Project

West Coast Cable Project

Northern Lights Celilo HVDC Project

Montana Alberta Tie Project

Mountain States Transmission Intertie

Hemingway to Captain Jack Transmission Line

Canada/ Pacific NorthwestNorthern California

LEGEND HVDC Proposed 500 kV Proposed 345 kV Proposed 230 kV Proposed 115 kV Proposed 500 kV Existing

Gateway West

SWIP North

Gateway South

Navajo Transmission Project Southern Navajo Transmission Project

High Plains Express

Line routing is conceptual and does not necessarily reflect the final line route.

SOURCE: WESTERN ELECTRICITY COORDINATING COUNCIL

erative landowners. And according to NorthWestern lobbyist John Fitzpatrick, “If a utility does not have access to such authority…it will be impossible for us to build utility infrastructure.”

Montana Republicans are torn, with their prodevelopment and personal-liberty platforms colliding in this legislative session, which runs until April.

Billings Republican Rep. Ken Peterson is pushing a bill that would retroactively extend eminent domain authority to merchant lines, effectively voiding the ruling and holding the gate wide open for MSTI. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kelly Flynn—represent-

work of feeder lines bringing dozens of proposed windfarms online. Last year, then-Gov. Dave Freudenthal, a Democrat, persuaded the Legislature to impose a one-year moratorium on using eminent domain for small feeder-line transmission, so the Legislature could fine-tune state laws. Lawmakers seem likely to extend the moratorium for another two years, as interest groups argue over what to do.

Freudenthal also urged the federal government to be more cooperative in siting transmission lines on federal land. He noted controversial plans to route a portion of the Gateway West Transmission

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Line (a 1,150-mile project of Rocky Mountain Power and Idaho Power) through scenic private land instead of federal land.

In Colorado last year, reclusive hedge fund billionaire and conservationist Louis Moore Bacon fought to prevent a proposed Xcel Energy line—promoted as green—from crossing his 171,400-acre Trinchera Ranch in the scenic San Luis Valley. Bacon, an avowed hunter and outdoorsman, is the single largest financial supporter of Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Waterkeeper Alliance. He purchased Trinchera Ranch from Malcolm Forbes, who had permanently retired development rights on almost half the property.

Opponents of Xcel’s line stress eminent domain’s threat to neighboring landowners, and see it as a clear choice between aesthetic values and unnecessary industrialization. But local county commissioners and a Boulder-based environmental group, Western Resource Advocates, favor the project.

Last year, when Idaho Power proposed a 299mile 500-kV line connecting an Oregon substation near Boardman to another near Melba, Idaho, rural landowners and farmers started two groups, Stop Idaho Power and Protect Canyon County, and persuaded the company to redraw the route largely over federal land. “Our message all along,” Protect Canyon County’s Todd Lakey told Boise Weekly, “has been this is a public utility, and a public utility should be located on public land.”

It’s rarely that simple.

The federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 and many local government resolutions and ordinances encourage siting agencies to look first to federal lands. Montana’s Major Facilities Siting Act has a similar preference for siting on federal lands, when and where it’s “practical” to do so at a speed and cost comparable to private-land alternatives. But federal lands are saddled with overlapping protections and prohibitions. Routing lines across big chunks of federal land is seldom practically comparable to buying private easements and wielding eminent domain against holdouts.

Last October, President Obama signed a “memorandum of understanding” with nine federal agencies, ostensibly aimed at streamlining siting approval on federal land. But all it really does is ask the various agencies to play nice with each other and designate a single lead federal agency and bundle environmental reviews for projects that cross multiple jurisdictions.

MSTI’s preferred route would use public land— primarily road rights of way—for 80 percent of its length, according to Fitzpatrick. The other 20 percent amounts to 86 miles over private land, much of it in Jefferson County, where Hanneman lives. Tim Bozorth, who’s evaluating the proposal for the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), says the new federal memorandum impact on the ground has been “basically nothing.” All the agencies still have their own mandates and management plans. An MSTI route through BLM and Forest Service land would quickly run aground on sage grouse protections, NEPA review, and the virtual certainty of environmental lawsuits.

“It becomes apparent to me,” Bozorth deadpans, “why there isn’t a major north-south line out of Montana already.”

Tom Ring of Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality is also hearing demands to move MSTI onto public lands or into corridors identified by the West-wide Energy Corridor initiative, another result of the 2005 Energy Policy Act. And he also sees problems: An existing federal corridor is too narrow to accommodate the new line, and some

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Gaelectric, a Montana wind developer, told the Montana Standard. NorthWestern spokeswoman Claudia Rapkoch says that the company is “obviously aware” of “continuing market confusion,” but California’s turnaround, for the moment, “isn’t really affecting us. Siting is our more immediate issue.”

The uncertainty about MSTI includes the fact that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is tied up in court; Jefferson County sued for and won input into MSTI’s siting, and the department has appealed to the state Supreme Court. The project appears hamstrung by legal process and public opposition.

Back in Whitehall, Hanneman and her compatriots climb into her Honda Insight hybrid. They drive 60 miles north to Helena, Montana’s capital, to attend a hearing on Rep. Peterson’s bill extending eminent domain. The standing-room-only crowd overflows into the hall.

A spokesman for the Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. power line, a construction lobbyist, four chambers of commerce and development councils, and NorthWestern Energy’s Fitzpatrick speak in favor of extending eminent domain rights to merchant lines.

Hanneman’s contingent joins about 50 other vehement opponents, including at least one self-identified Tea Partier. Speakers for two unlikely allies—the Montana Stockgrowers Association and the Northern Plains Resource Council, a ranchers’ environmental group—also oppose the bill. The sometimes-heated testimony goes on for more than two hours.

Western Grid Group, a policy advocacy outfit formed to facilitate wind energy transmission, identifies 20 major interstate transmission lines So many want to speak that the committee chairon Western drawing boards. One already under construction—the 214-mile Montana Alberta Tie Ltd., or MATL—was just stopped in its man lets only the first half-dozen or so deliver full testracks by a Montana landowner. timony. After that, each person is limited to saying whether or not the bill should be passed. Hanneman roadless national forest probably can’t be crossed. friends, but they’re on opposite sides of the MSTI steps up to the mic and says she opposes the bill; later, divide. Their difference limns the larger debate And so on.

If it’s hard to tell who’s in charge, that’s because about renewable energy development.

California’s huge state-legislated green market she submits her testimony by e-mail, saying she wants “In the 1960s and ’70s,” Jensen says, “this coun- has encouraged wind development in Montana and “Montanans (to) retain their state and federal constitunobody really is. Transmission lines, like rivers, are regional entities crossing purely political bound- try made that choice to go down what [energy ana- other Western states, but lately that’s also become tional rights to private property.”

Within a few days, the Montana House, domiaries, and they inevitably generate cross-boundary lyst] Amory Lovins calls ‘the hard path,’ where you unsettled. California established its renewable portnated

by Republicans, passes the bill anyway. conflicts. Groups like the Western Electricity [have] large, central generating stations transporting folio—that portion of the state’s energy purchases Opponents will now work to defeat it in the state Industry Leaders and the Western Governors’ electricity over power lines to the load centers. We that must come from renewable sources—in 2002, Senate.

The odds are against them: “It’s greased to Association try to influence planning but exercise no can’t undo that. What we have to do is make the best and expanded it in 2006 to a target of 33 percent by slide right on through,” Hanneman says. Several out of the situation we’re in, and that is to increase 2020. But on Jan. 13, California’s Public Utilities overarching authority. other Republican bills being considered in the As a last resort, the Federal Energy Regulatory the amount of renewable energy in the Legislature would weaken the Commission can designate a transmission “conges- total mix in the West. And you do that by Montana Environmental Policy tion area” and then, if the states fail to dissolve the making it where the wind blows and Act, making power lines easier to clog with new lines within a year, the project can be transporting it to where it’s needed.” build and denying counties Traditionally, Montana’s economy pushed through using the quasi-federal Western input. Rep. Flynn’s bill supportArea Power Administration or Bonneville Power was built around exporting its resources: ing landowners has less traction copper and timber and cattle. But Authority. but is still alive.

Montana, like much of the West, is no Hanneman worries that if longer primarily an industrial economy.

MSTI is built, the route will John Vincent, a Democrat, is one of five mem- Power lines are now often seen as an become “a default energy corribers of Montana’s Public Service Commission, which intrusion on what Larry Swanson, direcdor” for other new lines. A tor of the Center for the Rocky Mountain oversees many utility-related issues. He has no direct Gaelectric line that would cominfluence on routing merchant lines like MSTI, but West in Missoula, calls the “landscape plete the circuit between MATL his district encompasses all five counties in MSTI’s economy”—which is as dependent on and MSTI is already on the horipath, and he’s taken a personal interest in opposing amenities like viewsheds as the old econzon. If new wind farms sprout as omy was on resource extraction. the project. the developers and renewable Former Montana Public Service Montana contributes to climate change by burnPhoto by Chad Harder energy advocates hope, each will ing and exporting coal and is planning to increase Commissioner Bob Anderson, who’s State Rep. Ken Peterson, R-Billings, is pushing a bill that would retroac- have to shoot feeder lines to the coal development, Vincent points out. In his view, now with the Western Grid Group, a tively extend eminent domain authority to merchant lines, which main grid. As more wind energy building the MSTI line to encourage wind power clean energy advocate that is neutral on would effectively hold the gate wide open for MSTI. The bill passed the comes online, even if it eventually won’t make enough difference to justify the con- MSTI, sympathizes. MSTI opponents House and is currently in the Senate. replaces coal-fired power plants, “care a lot about their places, and my demnation of private land.

Montana’s landscape is likely to “I’m a big advocate for wind,” he says, “but I don’t heart goes out to them,” he says. “But if we really Commission decided that 75 percent of the renewjust get griddier. believe that all wind and all transmission is created are serious about addressing climate change, then able portfolio must come from in-state sources, to “We’ll keep fighting anyway,” Hanneman says. equal.” The institutional environmental community, we’ve got to reduce carbon emissions by about 80 encourage home-grown development of wind and he says, isn’t making those distinctions. “All you have percent by the year 2050. That’s what the scientific solar. Vincent and others now think that California This story originally appeared in High Country to do is say ‘wind’ and that takes care of it, nothing else community says. To do that, we have to retire coal might be able to fulfill its renewable requirements News (www.hcn.org ), and was funded with reader plants—most of them.

And we can’t reduce energy without importing energy from states like Montana matters. It’s wind, therefore it’s good.” donations to the High Country News Research Fund. demand and retire coal by doing efficiency.

You and Wyoming.

Vincent and Jim Jensen, the head of one of the California’s decision “certainly changes market state’s leading environmental groups, the Montana have to have renewables, and that means transmisdynamics in the West,” Van Jamison, who’s with Environmental Information Center, are longtime sion to deliver that energy.” editor@missoulanews.com

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It’s still pumpkin pie to me FLASHINTHEPAN Pumpkin pie is misunderstood in many ways. To name a few: it doesn’t need to be sweet, it isn’t only for the holidays, and as far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t even have to exist.

As much as I love pumpkin pie, I’ve been making pumpkin pudding more often. I say this carefully, knowing full well that in some circles an argument against pie is an argument against America. But there’s no denying pumpkin pudding makes more sense, much of the time.

When most people hear “pumpkin pie” they understandably think “pumpkin.” But pumpkin is only one of many similar-tasting types of winter squash that all make great pies.

Anything you could say about pumpkin pie you could also say about pies made from buttercup, hubbard, acorn, butternut, red kuri, delicata, sunshine and any other squashes that may still be kicking around the root cellar this deep into winter. And almost anything you could say about pumpkin pie you could also say about pumpkin pudding.

The difference between pie and pudding is crust, the very presence of which changes its contents from pudding to pie filling. Crust is a container in which to present, portion, and serve individual allotments of pie filling, allowing you to avoid the messy job of scooping dollops of pudding into amorphous piles.

If you can make a good crust, good for you; I hope somebody notices. But in my experience, crust is more liability than asset. The greatest crust won’t rescue a bad pie, but a failed crust can embarrass an otherwise respectable one. On more than one occasion the thankless and messy task of crust making has dissuaded me from making pie altogether. It’s one thing to mix some stuff in a bowl, and voila, there’s your pudding or pie filling. But if I attempt to make a crust, it means flour and dough are going to coat the kitchen. And the pie will probably break apart as I try to serve it, which is less impressive than just serving pudding.

The only reason I had pie last night was because I found some organic frozen crusts, two for $3, at

by ARI LeVAUX

If I plan on adding chocolate chips, I usually don’t sweeten the pie with anything else. If I’m not using chocolate, then maple syrup goes well with squash. Otherwise I use sugar. Vanilla is worth adding, sparingly. So are traditional pumpkin pie spices, if you care to. I’m most partial to nutmeg and mace. Taste. Adjust. Repeat. And remember, if it tastes good in the mixing bowl it will taste good when it comes out of the oven. But make sure to use good eggs if you plan on tasting the mix, since they will still be raw.

For the tapioca, boil a cup of water per pie, and add three tablespoons of granulated tapioca to the water, stirring vigorously until it all breaks up. Kill the heat and wait about five minutes for it to cool. You don’t want to do this step too far ahead of time because the tapioca might glob up. Stir the tapioca into the squash filling. If you’re using chocolate chips, stir them in last— half a cup, or to taste.

You can also go in a savory direction with your pudding. A tablespoon or two of red chile powder—from the mild, paprika end of the heat spectrum to the burning flames of cayenne powder, depending on your needs—will go well with crushed garlic and freshly fried bacon bits. The possibilities of savory puddings are many.

Add your pudding to an oiled dish, and bake at 300 for about an hour and a quarter per 2 inches of thickness. If using chocolate chips, I give the pudding or pie a swirl with Photo by Ari LeVaux a spoon after about 15 minutes, to smear idea from Shorty’s mom, who puts it in her apple pie. the chips around. You can also cook your pudding The idea to put chocolate in pumpkin pie came from faster at 350, keeping a close eye on it. When it’s a New Orleans cooking class I took long ago. And since done the top will be dry, and a knife stuck in the cencoconut goes well with chocolate, tapioca, and squash, ter will come out dry as well.

Whether you go sweet or savory, and whether it was a no-brainer as a substitute for cow milk.

I start by cutting open a squash, using a spoon to or not you mess with crust, any of these variations scrape out the seeds, which I clean and bake sepa- on pumpkin pie will help you take advantage of the rately. I bake the squash in large pieces on a baking end-of-squash season. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pan at 350 until it’s totally soft—about an hour—and pragmatist shopping seasonally for the best deals then let the squash cool, and scoop out the soft flesh. on vegetables, a locavore with a name for every Two cups of squash will make a good-sized tapioca squash in your root cellar, or just some guy who pumpkin pie. Blend the squash with two eggs, a half- likes pudding. Or pie. Whatever you call it, it’s worth a try. cup of coconut milk, and sweetener to taste.

Whole Foods. Barring those pre-made crusts, and special occasions when I pull out the stops, I’ve been following the path of pumpkin pudding with no regrets.

Making pumpkin pie in early springtime is a great example of how you don’t need to have a stocked root cellar in order to cash in on being in tune with the growing season. Somewhere at a store near you, a produce manager is trying to get rid of some aging squash.

Tapioca, chocolate, and coconut milk may not be typical ingredients in pumpkin pie and pudding, but they’ve been working great for me. I got the tapioca

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HAPPIESTHOUR Red Bird Wine Bar Atmosphere: A description of the Red Bird depends largely on who you’re talking to.

For the 20-something set, you might classify it as “hipster-chic.” Among couples, it might go by the more generic moniker “romantic.” No matter how you pour it the place has class to spare, from the elaborate hanging-glass light fixtures to the artistic blend of steel and old lumber in the corner. “Since we’re in Montana, some people feel skittish when they walk in,” says bartender Jadyn Velazquez. “But we’ve always wanted the wine bar to be casual.”

Who you’re drinking with: Velazquez isn’t exaggerating when she says the wine bar’s a casual joint. Most of the folks on a recent weeknight sport jeans and sneakers. But the Red Bird instantly stands out as a perfect date spot, right down to the tall two-seater tables and live music on Mondays. And with the lack of TVs, guys won’t be tempted to drift into televised sportslandia during conversation.

What you’re drinking: Um, wine? The Red Bird boasts a lengthy list of reds and whites from all

over the globe. And while the bar does have a variety of beers on tap, Velazquez says red wine is definitely the popular choice. Fellow bartender Quintin Brown agrees.

“There’s white wine, then there’s real wine,” he says, Photo by Alex Sakariassen quoting a former customer from his days at a wine bar in Albuquerque.

What you’re eating: The wine bar offers a modestly priced menu that differs from its restaurant fare. Choose from a wide array of salads, artisan sandwiches or entrees, or get fancy and pair your wine selection with something off the Red Bird’s seasonal “Taste of” menu. The current selection is “Taste of Cuba,” including a coconut-rum flan.

Where to find it: On the ground floor of the old Florence Hotel at 111 North Higgins, just off the lobby.

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

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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 $8.50. Wednesday is turkey night with all of the trimmings for $7.75. Eat in or take-out. M-F 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-4pm. $–$$.

Pearl Café 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 Country French specialties, bison, elk, trout, fresh fish daily, delicious salads and appetizers.

Breads and desserts baked in house. Three course bistro menu with wine $30, Tues. Wed. Thurs. nights, November through March. Extensive wine list, 18 wines by the glass, local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the warm and inviting dining areas. Go to our website Pearlcafe.us to check out nightly specials and bistro menus, make reservations or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Pita Pit 130 North Higgins Avenue 541-PITA (7482) pitapitusa.com Fresh Thinking Healthy Eating. Enjoy a pita rolled just for you.

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

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! $-$$ SA WAD DEE 221 W. Broadway 543-9966 Sa-Wa-Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of tantalizing entrees. Featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Thai flavors-no MSG! See for yourself why Thai food is a deliciously different change from other Asian cuisines. Now serving Beer and Wine! $-$$ Scotty’s Table 131 S. Higgins Ave. 549-2790 Share a meal 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-Sun 5:00-Close. Beer and Wine available. $$-$$$ Sean Kelly’s 130 West Pine 542–1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for Lunch and Dinner, featuring a Sat.-Sun. Brunch 11-2pm. Great Fresh food With Huge Portions. Featuring international & Irish pub fare as well as locally produced specials.

FULL BAR, BEER, WINE, MARTINIS. $-$$ The Sunrise Saloon & Casino 1100 block of Strand 728-1559 Every day is a great day at the Sunrise Saloon!

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NOT JUST SUSHI Sushi Hana Downtown offering a new idea for your dining experience. Meat, poultry, vegetables and grain are a large part of Japanese cuisine. We also love our fried comfort food too. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Corner of Pine & Higgins. 549-7979. $$–$$$ Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 • tacosano.net Once you find us you'll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive • 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ Uptown Diner 120 N. Higgins 8 542-2449 Step into the past at this 50's style downtown diner. Breakfast is served all day. Daily Lunch Specials. All Soups, including our famous Tomato Soup, are made from scratch. Voted best milkshakes in Missoula for 14 straight years. Great Food, Great Service, Great Fun!! Sun Wed 8-3pm, Thurs - Sat 8-8pm $-$$ 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. $-$$

BITTERROOT Burger Shack 205 Main St., Stevensville • 777-2370 Come take a bite out of our 1/2 pound big & beefy burgers. The only burger joint in Missoula and the Bitterroot serving 100% Certified Angus Beef, hand pattied, charbroiled and made to order. We have over a dozen mouth watering specialty burgers to choose from, like the Inside Out, stuffed with creamy gorgonzola cheese and fresh chopped bacon. Or the Philly Cheesesteak made with 100% Certified Angus top sirloin - touted to be the best outside of Philly! It's not just a burger, it's a destination. The Burger Shack is open Monday - Saturday, 11:00am to 8:00pm. Also serving beer & wine. Orders to go 777-2370. $-$$ Spice of Life 163 S. 2nd St., Hamilton 363-4433 Spice of Life welcomes you to the Bitterroot’s best locavore dining experience. Serving up fresh and fun food in a conscientious manner. For lunch try one of our hand made burgers from Lolo Locker or one of our fabulous fresh salads. Dinner selections include natural beef which contains no growth hormones or antibiotics ever, sustainable seafood selections and pasta dishes made from Montana wheat from Pasta Montana. Quench your thirst with beer from right here in Hamilton or try one of our reasonably priced yet fantastic wine selections. Children’s menu available. No reservations. So come as you are to Spice of Life!

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Those looking to learn more about real estate market trends and issues, including buying, selling and foreclosures, are hereby invited to the Realty Alert Roundtable, which meets this and every Thu. at noon upstairs at Paradise Falls, 3621 Brooks St. Free. E-mail RealtyAlert@live.com.

Tap into a meeting about database software catered to small-business owners during an ACT! User Group meeting, which begins at noon at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Call 626-3016.

UM hosts the talk “Establishing Effective Communication Between Native American Elders and Health Care Providers,” which begins at 1:10 PM in Room 117 of UM’s Skaggs Building. Free.

Call 243-2480.

nightlife Get into the green groove during Artini: Lucky!, this month’s installment of the Missoula Art Museum’s Artini series that runs from 5:30–9 PM at the museum, 335 N. Pattee St., and features a talk by artist Cathryn Mallory on her exhibit Levitate/Gravitate at 6 PM, the chance to make copper jewelry with Emily Crawford, plus music with Bad Limerick and Steel Toed Floes. Free. Call 728-0447.

Hang with some expert string pluckers when Him & Her (a duo featuring Travis Yost and Caroline Keys) plays tunes featuring upright bass, acoustic guitar and banjo during the Top Hat’s monthly artist-in-residence series every Thu. in March from 6–8 PM. Free, all ages. end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., March 18, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Overlord c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.

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Pinch a clam and jam out with your friends when the Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton, presents a St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration with an Irish music jam session, starting at 6 PM. Free. Call 363-PINT. Grab your picket signs and head to the University Center Theater when the Peace and Justice Film Series presents a screening of War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, at 7 PM. Free. Visit peaceandjusticefilms.org.

Enjoy a literary green party when the Wild Mercy Environmental Reading Series continues with readings from Joelle Marier, the Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Erika Fredrickson, and Steven Gimpel, starting at 7 PM at The Missoulian Angler, 401 S. Orange St. Free.

Wrap your literary mind around a familial conflict when the Missoula Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Thursday Book Group meets to discuss The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage, starting at 7 PM at the library, 301 E. Main St. Free.

Call 721-BOOK. The Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St. in Hamilton, presents its Adult Foreign Film night with a screening of A Peck On The Cheek, starting at 7 PM in the west meeting room of the library.

Free. Call 363-1670.

Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speculative Movement, a group of sci-fi, fantasy and horrorinterested writers, artists and enthusiasts, announces that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting at 7 PM at 1831 Burlington Ave. The group seeks interested actors, filmmakers, computer programmers and video game designers. E-mail darknight8@gmail.com and visit specmovement.forumotions.com.

Leisure suit plus beer goggles not r e q u i r e d : Tr i v i a l B e e r s u i t , Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest trivia night for the layperson, begins with sign ups at 7:30 PM and trivia shortly thereafter at the Lucky Strike Bar & Casino, 1515 Dearborn Ave. Includes $7 pitchers of Bayern beer, prizes like a $50 bar tab, and trivia categories that change weekly. Free. E-mail Katie at kcgt27@gmail.com.

Laugh your ugly habits away when Montana Rep Missoula presents a p e r f o r m a n c e o f Te r r e n c e McNallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play Bad Habits, starting at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $10/$5 student rush tickets with sign-ups at 7 PM. Call 243-04581 for tickets and visit montanarep.org/repmissoula.html.

Cackle the night away with a music and mayhem when Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. W., presents a performance of Once Upon a Time in New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Musical, at 7:30 PM. $7 per person. Call 728-2401 Ext. 8052.

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MisĂŠrables (School Edition), at 7:30 PM at the school, 327 Fairgrounds Road. $10/$5 students. Call 375-6060.

Walk into a wicked satire about a man who sets out on a road trip to persuade people to join an underground coalition that will indelibly change America during a performance of Pitch, which begins at 7:30 PM in a basement in downtown Missoula. The location of the play will be e-mailed after purchasing a ticket. $10/$5 students. Visit pitchmt.blogspot.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

Jump over the conveyor belt and into an evening of pop punk from Bozeman when Hurdles plays at

Moon provide aural heat for your feet when they play dubstep and other tunes at 9 PM at The Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St. Free.

Women celebrate their womanhood with cheap libations and a bit of karaoke during ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night and live karaoke with Party Trained at Harry Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, this and every Thu. at 9:30 PM. Free to attend.

Call 830-3277.

Burn off that green beer and corned beef by shaking your dirty boots to local gutbucket blues band MudSlide Charley, which plays at 9:30 PM at Charlie Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 428 N. Higgins Ave. Free.

Shred with your dreads when alt metal/nu metal band Korn plays The Music As A Weapon Tour at the Adams Center Fri., March 18, at 7 PM with Disturbed, Sevendust, In This Moment and Still Well. $39.75, plus fees. Get tickets at griztix.com, Rockin Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all GrizTix outlets.

8 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $5, all ages.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Ken Keseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Flew Over the Cuckooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $20. Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY. Join several hundred people and revel in the glory of debauchery when cheap well drinks and laptop-fueled hip hop, electronic, pop and mashed-up tunes hit the Badlander every week where Dead Hipster DJ Night gets booties bumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at 9 PM. $3.

Tickle your cilia with heavy bass music during another installment of BassFace titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green Machine,â&#x20AC;? a DJ night featuring dubstep and other electronic music styles played by Ebola Syndrome, Feldman and Fatty Acid at 9 PM at the Palace. Free.

The Mark Dubois Band reboots your internal operating system when it plays at 9 PM at The Sunrise Saloon & Casino, on the 1100 block of Strand Ave. Free.

Call 728-1559.

Look for the lucky charm in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm when DJ MVP and Kris

Nate Hegyi, lead singer/songwriter of Wartime Blues, keeps the folk and Americana flowing freely when he plays with a rotating cast of friends this and every other Thu. at the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., at 10 PM. Free.

Get funked up with your favorite musical caucus when Kung Fu Kongress plays The Top Hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Bootyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Party at 10 PM. $5.

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Eager green thumbs who live in Milltown, Bonner, Riverside or East Missoula are invited to apply for a community garden plot with the Milltown Garden Patch, a nonprofit offering plots to citizens interested in growing their own organic produce. Applications are due April 15. $40. Download an application at milltowngardenpatch.org.

nightlife Fight away the grape fondling mafia so you can catch Bob Athearn when he plays tunes in the tasting room of the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, at 6 PM. Free.

Call 549-8703.

Point your nostrils towards downtown to catch a sweet night of folk and Americana when Nate Biehl and Caroline Keys play the Top Hat’s Family-Friendly Friday concert series, from 6–8 PM. Free, all ages.

Erase the frown from your face with an evening of folk music and other styles created by two 10year-old girls when The Scribblers play a CD release party from 6–9 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. 64 Tuna, Tyson Ballew, Parakeet City and Javier Ryan also perform. $5/free for kids ages 12 and under. (See Scope in this issue.)

Celebrate the Irish heritage of an old-school copper magnate when the Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy. near Hamilton, presents its St. Patrick’s Celebration, which begins at 6 PM and features dinner, drinks, music by The Montana Shamrockers and others, self-guided tours, a silent auction, and other activities. $30, with tickets at Chapter One Bookstore in Hamilton, or by calling 363-6004.

Check out hip threads created by local fashion designers participating in Selvedge Studio’s Project Selvedge competition during a fashion show, which begins at 6:30 PM at the store, 509 S. Higgins Ave. Free. Visit selvedgestudio.com for more info or call 541-7171.

You’re a cheap date, not a cheapskate: The Missoula Public Library hosts another installment of its cheap date movie night, which screens The Fighter at 7 PM at the library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Enter from the parking lot side of the building. Call 721-BOOK and visit missoulapubliclibrary.org.

It’s all about the news when UM’s School of Journalism presents Journalism and Its Discontents, a talk with Marcus Brauchli, executive editor of The Washington Post, which begins at 7 PM in UM’s Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. Free. Call 243-4370.

Go for the chugs and stay for the riffs during the Music As A Weapon Tour, which features sets of metal, nu metal and hard rock from Disturbed, Korn, Sevendust, In This Moment and Still Well, starting at 7 PM at the Adams Center. $39.75, plus fees. Get tickets at griztix.com, Rockin Rudy’s and all GrizTix outlets. (See Noise in this issue.)

It’s country, gospel, and light contemporary Christian music for the aural win when Alberta’s The Josties play at 7 PM at the World Theater and Event Center, 2023 S. Higgins Ave. Admission is a free will offering.

The University Center Theater presents its weekend movies program with a screening of Little Fockers at 7 PM, followed by Tron: Legacy at 9:30 PM. $7 double feature/$5 single feature/$4 dou-

ble feature for students/$3 single feature for students.

Cackle the night away with music and mayhem when Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. W., presents a performance of Once Upon a Time in New Jersey–The Musical, at 7:30 PM. $7 per person. Call 728-2401 Ext. 8052.

Hamilton High School’s Choral Department presents a performance of the musical Les Misérables (School Edition), at 7:30 PM at the school, 327 Fairgrounds Road. $10/$5 students.

Call 375-6060.

Walk into a wicked satire about a man who sets out on a road trip to persuade people to join an underground coalition that will indelibly change America during a performance of PITCH, which begins at 7:30 PM in a basement in downtown Missoula. The location of the play will be e-mailed after purchasing a ticket. $10/$5 students. Visit pitchmt.blogspot.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

Ain’t no party like a Quebecois family party when French Canadian trio De Temps Antan plays folk music starting at 7:30 PM at Whitefish’s O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. $27. Get tickets b y c a l l i n g 8 6 2 - 5 3 71 o r v i s i t whitefishtheatreco.org.

Laugh your ugly habits away when Montana Rep Missoula presents a performance of Terrence McNally’s play Bad Habits, starting at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $15/$5 student rush tickets with sign-ups at 7 PM. Call 24304581 for tickets and visit montanarep.org/repmissoula.html.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $20. Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY. Shake the bees off your knees and check some slick new threads when Zoo City Apparel, 139 E. Main St., hosts a soiree for the release of its spring fashion line starting at 8 PM with music by Wartime Blues, Pony Canon and Meade Morgan. $3 donation suggested, all ages.

Find yourself a lollypop lover when Sugar and The Daddies play dance pop at 8 PM at Cowboy Troy’s in Victor, 2356 Hwy. 93 N. Free.

Moisten your dry goods with a set of acoustic tunes when Richie Reinholdt plays at 8 PM at the Symes Hot Springs Hotel, 209 Wall St. in Hot Springs. No cover, but pass-the-hat donations welcome.

Northern Lights plays by the no bed-wetting rule when it performs at 8 PM at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. Free.

Even if you couldn’t make it to see Korn or Disturbed, don’t fret, since DJ MVP is hosting a night “dedicated to Korn and Disturbed” starting at 9 PM at The Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St. Free. Call 728-1559.

Reverend Slanky searches for the funk within your batch of kombucha when it plays funk and soul at the Badlander at 9 PM. $5.

Your vital signs ought to be as good as mine when Brooklyn’s Sub Swara cooks up a mixture of hip hop, dubstep, dancehall and other electronic styles infused with elements of South Asian music when it plays at 9 PM at the Palace. The Milkcrate Mechanic (playing a special birthday set), Kidtraxiom and Lui open. $7/$12 for those ages 18–20. (See Noise in this issue.)

Take your moustache for a joyride when County Line plays at 9 PM at The Sunrise Saloon & Casino, on the 1100 block of Strand Ave. Free.

Call 728-1559.

Tom Catmull and The Clerics feed milk and cookies to political rookies when they play Americana and roots music at 9:30 PM at the Union Club. Free.

Zoo City wants you to know it built this city on rocks and jellyrolls when it plays rock at 9:30 PM at Harry Davids, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H. $2.

Party Trained feeds leeks to feeble minded freaks when it plays a variety of tunes at Florence’s High Spirits Club & Casino, 5341 Hwy. 93 N., at 9:30 PM. Free.

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.

I’ll give you a gold star and a tub of tar when Yeti plays blues rock with local “stompgrass” band Dodgy Mountain Men, at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $5.

Energetic Ecology with Yarrow Our effectiveness and sense of fulfillment in life depends on our sense of personal power. It requires that we be aware of our own energy and frequency. In this class you will learn energetic exercises to assist you in becoming aware of your energy body and how its quality influences your life.

Mondays, April 11-15 and May 9-23 6:30-8:30pm Course cost $145.00 For more information or to register, please contact Kathy Mangan at 406-721-0033 or rwlcmt@gmail.com.

For a complete listing of our classes, please visit www.redwillowlearning.org. Sliding scale fee available.

Red Willow Learning Center, 825 West Kent Street, Missoula

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Those suffering from illness or loss can find solace during one of Living Art Montana’s Creativity for Life workshops at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., at 10:30 AM. This week features the program “Simple Writing/Creative Phrases” with Lori Mitchell. Free. Donations are appreciated but not expected.

Register by calling 549-5329 or visit livingartofmontana.org.

Travelers’ Rest State Park, one half-mile west of Lolo on Hwy. 12, presents a storytelling program with Hal Stearns, at 11 AM at the Holt Museum and Visitor Center at the park. $3 per adult/free for children under age 18 and all current Travelers’ Rest Preservation and Heritage Association members. Visit travelersrest.org or call 273-4253.

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Kids move to a smooth groove during the Kids’ Vibrations Music, Rhythm and Dance Program, which is open to children of all ages, and occurs from 11 AM–noon at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. This week features student performer Elizabeth Dellinger plus guest artists Zandy Sievers and Glen Kreisel. $5-$20 suggested donation. Call 396-3352.

Get delightfully crazy by watching an opera about an innocent woman who goes a little cuckoo when Morris Productions presents another installment of The Met: Live at the Roxy with a screening of Donizetti’s Lucia Di Lammermoor, starting at 11 AM at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $19/$17 students and seniors, with tickets at Rockin Rudy’s or online at morrisproductions.org.

Anklebiters unite when Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave., presents Children’s Storytime and Signing: Sadie McCloud, which features McCloud reading from and signing copies of her book Winter Chores, starting at 11:30 AM. Free. Call 721-2881.

Join others in celebration of National Surveyor’s Week during a surveyors data collecting activity that begins at noon at various locations around Missoula County, including the corner of Mullan Road West and Hwy. 10. Anyone with a GPS Unit is welcome to join.

E-mail Kirk at KAdkins@wgmgroup.com for more info.

Ethics and aesthetics meet and greet during a museum ethics lecture with Ted Hughes, which covers the recent controversy of the museum’s decision to display an influential trustee’s art collection, and starts at 1 PM at the Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee St. Free. Call 728-0447.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community

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Big pimpin’, for reals. UM’s School of Theatre and Dance presents a performance of the musical Crazy for You Tue., March 22–Sat., March 26, and Tue., March 29–Sat., April 2, at the Montana Theatre in UM’s PARTV Center 7:30 PM nightly with a 2 PM matinee on March 26. $20/$16 seniors and students/$10 children age 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets or visit umtheatredance.org.

Theatre presents a performance of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 2 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $16. Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY.

nightlife He’s a Tom’s Tom: Local roots musician Tom Catmull plays a solo set in the tasting room of the Ten Spoon Vineyard & Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, at 6 PM. Free. Call 549-8703.

It surely won’t be a dead man’s Pine Sol party when Pinegrass plays bluegrass at 6 PM at the Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton. Free. Call 363-PINT.

Bring your friend Pedro and your lion suit when David Bazan, formerly of Pedro the Lion, performs an intimate set during his Living Room Tour from 6–8 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center. You must buy tickets in advance online, so don’t expect them to let you in if you show up at the door. $20, with tickets at undertowtickets.com.

Knock yourself out by watching Montana’s finest amateur boxers duke it out during the Montana Golden Gloves Boxing Championship, which begins with the first bout at 6:30 PM at The Outlaw Inn in Kalispell, 1701 Hwy. 93 S. $20/$15 advance at Straight Blast Gym in Kalispell. Call 270-6812.

The University Center Theater presents its weekend movies program with a screening of Little Fockers at 7 PM, followed by Tron: Legacy at 9:30 PM. $7 double feature/$5 single feature/$4 double feature for students/$3 single feature for students.

Raise the artistic stakes when Whitefish’s Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., presents its Oceans 11 Style Casino Night, a fundraiser for the studio that features game tables, prizes, music food and drinks, and begins at 7 PM. Wearing Oceans 11-inspired attire is encouraged. $15. Call 8625929 to make reservations.

Hamilton High School’s Choral Department presents a performance of the musical Les Misérables (School Edition), at 7:30 PM at the school, 327 Fairgrounds Road. $10/$5 students. Call 375-6060.

Walk into a wicked satire about a man who sets out on a road trip to persuade people to join an underground coalition that will indelibly change America during a performance of Pitch, which begins at 7:30 PM in a basement in downtown Missoula. The location of the play will be e-mailed after purchasing a ticket. $10/$5 students. Visit pitchmt.blogspot.com.

(See Spotlight in this issue.)

Laugh your ugly habits away when Montana Rep Missoula presents a performance of Terrence McNally’s play Bad Habits, starting at 7:30 PM at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. $15/$5 student rush tickets with sign-ups at 7 PM. Call 24304581 for tickets and visit montanarep.org/repmissoula.html.

Get star struck during UM’s Odyssey of the Stars: A Celebration of Artistic Journey’s, a fundraiser for the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Scholarship Fund that this year honors UM alumnus Lt. Col. Timothy J. Holtan and features the theme “Strike Up the Band,” starting at 7:30 PM in the University Theatre. $30/$15 students. Call 243-4971 and visit griztix.com for tickets.

Witness the work of some aural masters when the Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents Masterworks V: Through the Sacred Veil, a performance featuring guest vocalist Gina Lapka and others, starting at 7:30 PM at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St. Adults: $32–$27/Seniors: $23-$27/College students: $15–$10/free youth through grade 12. Visit gscmusic.org or call 257-3241.

Dress like a viking, or an Irish woman, when the Missoula Folklore Society presents a Heritage Dance, which features music by Skippin’ a Groove and calling by Morna Leonard, and begins with a workshop at 7:30 PM, followed by dancing at 8, at the Dell Brown Room in UM’s

Turner Hall. Dressing as your ancestors is encouraged. $8/$6 members. Visit missoulafolk.org.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 8 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $20.

Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY. Northern Lights plays by the no bed-wetting rule when it performs at 8 PM at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W. Free.

Bring your dawgs but leave the kitties at home when rapper Andre Nickatina (who used to be known as Dre Dog), plays the Wilma Theatre at 8 PM. Show is sold out.

DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo are guaranteed to keep you dancing to an assortment of hip hop,

electronic and other bass-heavy beats ‘til the bar closes during Absolutely at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free, with visuals by V3R. Swig drinks while listening to old school rock hits, ‘80s tunes or modern indie rock songs when Dead Hipster presents Takeover!, which features “drinkin’ music” DJ’d by the Dead Hipster DJs starting at 9 PM at the Central Bar & Grill, 143 W. Broadway St. Includes drink specials and photos with Abi Halland. Free.

Take your moustache for a joyride when County Line plays at 9 PM at The Sunrise Saloon & Casino, on the 1100 block of Strand Ave. Free.

Call 728-1559.

Keep your eyes on those snake eyes when The Balboas play hard rock at 9 PM at The Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St. Free. Call 7281559.

Delve into a rhyme scheme masterminded by a man with a sound m i n d w h e n P o r t l a n d , O r e .’ s Sapient plays hip hop with DJ Nyklon & IAME at 9 PM at the Palace. Dark Time Sunshine, J.

Ohm, Derelict and Night Fox open. $8/$13 for those ages 18–20.

Put a little rock snot in your dreads and freak out when the Whiskey Rebellion plays outlaw country at the Union Club, at 9:30 PM. Free.

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

Call 728-8799.

If it’s broke just say screw it when Broken Valley Roadshow cures your ails with a set of bluegrass at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $5.

Cure your nausea with a shot of electro indie rock pop when UM’s Entertainment Management Program continues the Saturday Night Music Shuffle with a performance by Sick Kids XOXO and special guests starting at 10 PM at Sean Kelly’s. Proceeds will be donated to the program. $3, with non-perishable food items accepted at the door to support the Missoula Food Bank.

SPOTLIGHT big bang theory Ezra LeBank told me the current tagline for his new show, Pitch, is “The hardest sell in America.” But he wonders if “Got dynamite?” might have a better ring to it. After all, it is about a man who sets out on the road to start a revolution with fake identities and a trunk full of explosives. It explores the kind of joyful destruction of which— given no rules, given no one looking over your shoulder—everyone secretly wants to take part. Or that’s the philosophy, anyway.

Even more intriguing, perhaps, is the fact that the show takes places in an undisclosed basement near downEzra LeBank town Missoula—you have to buy a ticket online to find out where it is, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Adding to the mystery is the blog, which tracks the character in the show from town to town on his way to Missoula. In a Feb. 11 post from a small town in Georgia he writes: “I’ve started a jogging habit. I don’t know that I’m getting particularly quick, but I figure it’s better to be prepared to run at least a mile…I can run about two

WHAT: Pitch WHO: Ezra LeBank WHEN: Thu., March 17–Sat., March 19 and Tue., March 24–Sun., March 27 at 7:30 PM nightly.

WHERE: In a basement near downtown Missoula HOW MUCH: $10/$5 students MORE INFO: pitchmt.blogspot.com or call 406-282-1888

Photo courtesy of Pete Betcher

stars in Pitch. miles now consistently, but only about a half-mile fast. I tend to wear sneakers at meetings these days.

It freaks me out when people have a shoes-off policy. I’m afraid this whole trip is making me paranoid.

I guess paranoia is a natural side effect of helping people blow shit up. So that’s fair.”

The assistant professor at the University of Montana’s School of Theatre and Dance is best known for his physical theatre. His one-man show, {Extinguish}, which had its Missoula debut in 2008, includes freeform dance and monologues, and even had LeBank taking part in the logistical portions of the show, handing out playbills and taking tickets. It utilized a single lamp as a technical prop—all the easier to travel with. That show received buzz in 2009 at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival in Scotland.

For Pitch, LeBank brings back his trusty lamp, but also incorporates video for a multimedia effect with the help of Pitch’s director, Pete Betcher of the Back Pack theater company. The show also marks LeBank’s final performance before he leaves UM and heads off to other pastures. Out with a bang, as they say.

—Erika Fredrickson

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All hail the sun during 108 Sun Salutes for the Spring Equinox lead by Brian Baty, which runs from 10:30 to around noon at Inner Harmony Yoga, 214 E. Main St. Ste. B. Fruit, juice and tea provided. Free, but donations are accepted. Call 581-4093.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 2 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $16.

Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY. Hamilton High School’s Choral Department presents a performance of the musical Les Misérables (School Edition), at 2 PM at the school, 327 Fairgrounds Road. $10/$5 students. Call 375-6060.

Go the old-school route when the Bonner Area History Roundtable meets to discuss stories of boy scouts, girl scouts, campfires and other topics, with guests Dusty Deschamps, Mike Nelson and Bill Unger, at 2 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bonner 8985 Hwy. 200. Free. Visit tworivershistory.net.

Witness a UM student who really likes to hit inanimate objects when percussionist Chris Hanson performs a student recital at 3 PM in the UM Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. Free. Call 243-6880.

UM’s Cercle Francophone and the Alliance Francaise of Missoula cont i n u e s t h e 2 0 1 1 To u r n é e s Festival with a screening of Le Chant des Mariees, starting at 3 PM at the University Center Theater. Free. Visit afmissoula.org.

Missoula’s Shape Note Singers, a group of people who sing four-part hymns and anthems, announce that they are hosting a meeting at 3 PM at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1475 Eaton St. Free. Call 721-2405 and visit fasola.org.

Witness the work of some aural masters when the Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents Masterworks V: Through the Sacred Veil, a performance featuring guest vocalist Gina Lapka and others, starting at 7:30 PM at the performance hall of Flathead High School, 644 Fourth Ave. W. Adults: $32–$20/Seniors: $28-$15/College students: $15–$10/free youth through grade 12. Tier four seating is also available for $10. Visit gscmusic.org or call 257-3241.

It’s all about good, evil and a grotesquely awesome creature when Morris Productions presents a screening of the London National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein, directed by

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Danny Boyle, starting at 4 PM at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $16/$14 seniors/$11 students, with tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and online at morrisonproductions.org.

nightlife Get moving with a moving picture when the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W., presents its Winter Cinema Film Series, which continues this week with the program “Cultural Experience in America” and runs from 6–9 PM. Free. Call 549-7555 and visit zootownarts.org.

Embrace the dramatic craziness when the MCT Community Theatre presents a performance of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 6:30 PM at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St. $18. Visit mctinc.org for tickets or call 728-PLAY. Ride a literary gust during UM’s Second Wind Reading Series, which features readings from Bryan DiSalvatore of the 406 Writers’ Workshop, plus second year MFA fiction writer Mehgan McKenna, at 6:30 PM at the Top Hat. Free.

Get a glimpse into the life of a coffin maker, a coroner, and other Montanans who work in the death industry during a screening of Montana Journal: Death Inc., which was produced by UM

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Radio-Television students and begins at 7 PM in the University C e n t e r Th e a t e r. Fr e e . C a l l 243-6950.

Tickle your toenails with classical music and Broadway show tunes when The Missoula Mendelssohn Club presents its 66th annual Spring Concert, which features guest artists Jodi Marshall and Suzanne Carey Kirchner, and begins at 7 PM at the University Theatre. $10/$6 students. Visit missoulamc.org.

Wander off into a bagpipe world when UM presents another installment of its A Springtime of Irish Traditional Music concert series with a performance by uilleann pipe player Eoin O’Riabhaigh, starting at 7:30 PM in the UM Music Recital Hall, in the Music Building. $15, with tickets at The Adams Center, The Source in the UC, Rockin Rudy’s and Southgate Mall, or online at griztix.com. Call 243-6359.

Kick off the latter hours of your day of rest when the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night welcomes saints and sinners alike with $4 martinis, plus jazz DJs and jazz bands starting at 8 PM. Free. This week: jazz from Josh Farmer, The Front Street Jazz Group and DJ Mermaid.

Tame your trigger finger with a night of video gaming when the Palace hosts the Street Fighter II HD Remix Tournament, which begins

at 8 PM, with doors opening at 7. $5 to enter/free for spectators, with prizes for the winner. E-mail Jack at jackrussellarcand@gmail.com to register.

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Check out an interactive event that highlights contemporary issues of oppression when UM’s University Center hosts the Tunnel of Oppression, from 8 AM–7 PM. Free. Call 243-5622.

nightlife Get dosed with scientific knowledge when UM’s Adams Center hosts the 56th annual Montana State Science Fair, which is open to the pulic from 7–9 PM, and again on Tue. from 8–11:30 AM. Free. Visit mtsciencefair.org.

Bring an appetite for justice to Beyond the World Food Crisis: Ending the Injustices that Cause Hunger, a talk with Eric Holt-Gimenez of the Institute for Food and Development Policy that begins at 7 PM in Room 106 of UM’s Gallagher Business Building.

Free. Call 243-6605. (See Agenda in this issue.)

Watch that brown grass turn a nice shade of blue when old-timey bluegrass musician Chris Coole plays with Montana-based resonator guitarist Ivan Rosenberg at 7 PM at the Top Hat. Clawhammer banjo workshops occur earlier at 5 PM, for beginners and intermediate/ advanced players. $10 for the concert, which is all ages and free for children under age 12. The workshops cost $10.

Don’t drown in your own pool of juices so you can shimmy down to the Wilma Theatre for a night of alternative metal, metal and hard rock when Drowning Pool, Po p e v i l , A n e w R e v o l u t i o n , Static Cycle and Universal Choke Sign play the Wilma Th e a t r e a t 7 P M . $ 20 / $ 18 at Rockin Rudy’s and online at ticketleap.com.

Beth Lo and David Horgan give the straight dope to your grape seeds when they play “straight up jazz” from 7–10 PM at the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Ste. 100. Free.

See if you can become a star under the spotlight at Sean Kelly’s open mic night, hosted by Mike Avery every Mon. at 9 PM. Free.

Call 542-1471 after 10 AM on Monday to sign-up.

Kick off your week with a drink, free pool and an array of electronic DJs and styles for das booty during Milkcrate Monday with the Milkcrate Mechanic at 9 PM every week, at the Palace. This week: DJs Def Tesla, Pr1m3cu7z, Sara Square and the Milkcrate Mechanic. Free.

TUESDAY March

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UM presents The Native American and Minority Health and Cultural Competency Lecture Series, which features presenter Dr. Antronette K. Yancey and begins at noon in Room 169 of UM’s Skaggs Building. Free. Call 243-4026.

The U.S. Forest Service presents a public forum to explain the details and intent of a recently proposed draft planning rule regarding national forest management, f r o m 1– 4 P M a t t h e H o l i d a y Inn–Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St. Free. Call Deb at 3293288 to pre-register and visit fs.usda.gov/planningrule for more info.

nightlife Roll into something badass when UM’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program presents a screening of Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers, which begins at 4:30 PM in Room 330 of UM’s University Center. Free, with a Q&A session with members of the Hellgate Rollergirls following the movie. Call 243-2584.

Follow your dreams of becoming the next Willie Nelson during an open mic/jam night hosted

by Louie Bond and Teri Llovet every Tue. at the Brooks and Browns Lounge at the Holiday Inn–Downtown at the Park, 200 S. Pattee St., from 7–10 PM, with sign-up at 6 PM. Free. E-mail terillovet@hotmail.com.

The Conservation and Climate Change Lecture Series continues with the talk Building Resilience: How We Can Steward Nature Through Climate Change, featuring comments from ecologist Erika Zavaleta, starting at 7 PM in Room 106 of UM’s Gallagher Business Building. Free. Call 243-6956.

Put some spontaneous juice in your beaker when DalyJazz, 240 Daly Ave., presents a night of music with influences of bebop, hip hop and more when Steve Coleman and the 5 Elements plays at 7 PM. $35, with RSVP required by emailing dalyjazz@gmail.com. Visit dalyjazz.com.

Get edgy with a theater performance told in an unexpected format about the demise of a marriage when the Alpine Theatre Project presents its “ATB Winter Lab” performance of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, starting at 7 PM at Whitefish’s O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. $25/$18 students. Call 862SHOW or visit alpinetheatreproject.org for tickets.

Don’t get burned by impostors when singer/songwriter Dan Bern offers you the real deal when he

plays a set at 7:30 PM at the Dana Gallery, 246 N. Higgins Ave. $20/$15 advance at the gallery and Rockin Rudy’s. Call 721-3154.

Check out a story about a playboy who just wants to dance when the UM School of Theatre and Dance presents a performance of the musical Crazy for You, starting at 7:30 PM in the Montana Theatre, in UM’s PARTV Center. $20/$16 seniors and students/$10 children age 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets or visit umtheatredance.org.

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? What country is heavily associated with sauna culture? (Find the answer in the calendar under tomorrow’s nightlife section.)

All royalty gets irie during Royal Reggae Night, which features free pool plus reggae, dancehall and hip hop remixes spun by an array of DJs starting at 9 PM at the Palace. Free.

Jam the indigo out of your system when Harry Davids, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, presents Blues Jam and Microbrews night with Kevin Van Dort, where a full blues band plays along with guest artists every Tue. starting at 9:30 PM. Free, with $1 off Microbrews.

Contact Kevin at 396-5731 to play.

Have a moan off, but not a groan fest, when Black Mountain Moan plays country and blues during the Badlander’s Live and Local night at 9 PM. Peoples opens. Free.

Javier Ryan rocks the sandals off of hikers and lustful bikers when he plays a solo set of acoustic music at 10 PM at the Top Hat. Cost TBA.

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Discussion about riverbeds in Montana abounds when the UM Federalist Society and the Public Lands and Resources Law Review presents a panel discussion on PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, which features panelists from the Cato Institute and other organizations, and begins at noon in Room 101 of UM’s School of Law. Free. E-mail John at outandback@gmail.com.

Express peace through writing by participating in the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center’s Search for Peace Project. The project is open to all students in Missoula in elementary school, middle school, high school, secondary school and college, and entrants are requested to answer the question “What does peace mean to you?” on an 8”x8”

Photo courtesy of Taylor Crothers

Hangover lunches are the best lunches. Funk and jazz jam band Galactic plays the Wilma Theatre Wed., March 23, at 8 PM with openers Cyril Neville, Corey Henry, Kung Fu Kongress and DJ Likes Girls. $25, with tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and online at ticketfly.com.

square flat peace of paper using any medium. Submissions are due by 5 PM April 20. Free. Call the Peace Center at 543-3955 or visit jrpc.org.

I urge you to slack off when the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., presents its Afternoon Matinee with a screening of Modern Times, starting at 2 PM. Free. Call 721-BOOK. UM’s Lessons of Our Land: The Indian Land Tenure Foundation Speaker Series continues with talk from Elouise Cobell, at 4 PM in Room 105 of UM’s Payne Family Native American Center. A reception follows at 5:30 PM. Free. Visit buffalosfire.com.

nightlife A Carousel for Missoula, 101 Carousel Drive, announces that its holding a vendor meeting for the Carousel Sunday Market and Festival in May, which starts at 6:30 PM. Free. Call 549-8382.

Put some spontaneous juice in your beaker when DalyJazz, 240 Daly Ave., presents a night of music with influences of bebop, hip hop and more when Steve Coleman and the 5 Elements plays at 7 PM. $35, with RSVP required by emailing dalyjazz@gmail.com. Visit dalyjazz.com.

Get edgy with a theater performance told in an unexpected format about the demise of a marriage when the Alpine Theatre Project presents its “ATB Winter Lab” performance of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, starting at 7 PM at Whitefish’s O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. $25/$18 students. Call 862-SHOW or visit alpinetheatreproject.org for tickets.

Put the bottle down when UM continues the Food Literacy Month Film Festival with a screening of Tapped, which is about the bottled water industry and begins at 7 PM in the University Center Theater. Free. Call 243-2315.

Eat your husband’s literary heart out when Cara Lopez Lee presents a reading and singing for her book

They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel, and the Power of Running Away, starting at 7 PM at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 721-2881.

Check out a story about a playboy who just wants to dance when the UM School of Theatre and Dance presents a performance of the musical Crazy for You, starting at 7:30 PM in the Montana Theatre, in UM’s PARTV Center. $20/$16 seniors and students/$10 children age 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets or visit umtheatredance.org.

Be a sudsy trivia master when the Flathead Lake Brewing Company of Missoula, 424 N. Higgins Ave., presents free trivia starting at 7:30 PM. Call 542-3847.

Blast off into a funk and jazz jam extravaganza when Galactic plays with special guests Cyril Neville, Corey Henry (of the Rebirth Brass Band), Kung Fu Kongress and DJ Likes Girls, at 8 PM at the Wilma Theatre. $25, with tickets at Rockin Rudy’s and online at ticketfly.com.

You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but neither will help you emit that high lonesome sound every Wed., when the Old Post Pub hosts a Pickin’ Circle at 9 PM. Free. Saunas are associated with the country of Finland, which has over 2 million of them.

Just don’t speak in acronyms during WTF Wednesdays and Ladies’ Night at Harry David’s Bar, 2700 Paxson St. Ste. H, where drink specials mix with music by The Tallest DJ in America every Wed. starting at 9 PM at the bar. Free.

Be sure you’ve downed enough pitchers of PBR in order to have the courage to sing “1999” by Prince during Kraptastic Karaoke at the Badlander at 9 PM. Free.

Drink the flaming holy water because I told you so when Portland, Ore.’s Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons jack you up with a set of rock at 9 PM at the Palace. $8. (See Noise in this issue.)

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Fight for your collective right to hear an amalgam of acoustic pop, rock, reggae, alt country and jam when Madison, Wisc.’s Lucas Cates Band plays at 10 PM at the Top Hat. $5.

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Peruse the slick works of a contemporary painter and drawer when the Montana Museum of Art and Culture (MMAC) presents the exhibit Sense and Sensation: Laurie Fendrich, Paintings and Drawings 1990–2010, which opens at noon in the Paxson Gallery, in UM’s PARTV Center. Another MMAC exhibit titled Flow by Barry Hood—a collection of sculptural glassworks—opens at the same time in the Meloy Gallery, also in the PARTV Center. $5 suggested donation. Call 243-2019.

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nightlife Hang with some expert string pluckers when Him & Her (a duo featuring Travis Yost and Caroline Keys) plays tunes featuring upright bass, acoustic guitar and banjo during the Top Hat’s monthly artist-in-residence series every Thu. in March from 6–8 PM. Free, all ages.

Appointments available evenings and Friday and Saturday afternoons every week.

Stop at the intersection of beer and opera when the Montana Lyric Opera presents another installment of its Opera on Draft performance series, starting at 6 PM at the Badlander. $5.

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Slap your Adam’s apple with a flyswatter when Dan Dubuque plays slap blues/ soul guitar at 6 PM at the Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St. in Hamilton. Free.

Call 363-PINT. Escape your coop and head to Raising Chickens 2.0: No More Coop and Run, a talk with permaculture expert Paul Wheaton that begins at 6:30 PM in the large conference room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Visit permies.com/permaculture/missoula.

Spit out some scorching spondees or stanzas when UM’s The Oval and Big Sky High School’s Aerie International present the 2011 Citywide Poetry Slam, which features sign ups at 6:30 PM and music by The Ones From There, followed by the slam at 7, all at the Elks Lodge, 112 N. Pattee St. All work must be original and under 3 minutes. $5. Call 721-2401.

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Get edgy with a theater performance told in an unexpected format about the demise of a marriage when the Alpine Theatre Project presents its “ATB Winter Lab” performance of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, starting at 7 PM at Whitefish’s O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave. $25/$18 students. Call 862-SHOW or visit alpinetheatreproject.org for tickets.

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Take an intellectual toke when author James Foster presents a discussion and signing for his book Bong Hits 4 Jesus: A Perfect Constitutional Storm in Alaska’s Capital, which starts at 7 PM at Fact & Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave. Free. Call 721-2881.

Dig into an evening about politics on the Emerald Isle when the Global Issues & Foreign Film Series continues with the

program Ireland Yesterday & Today, which features a lecture on present and past political/social issues in Ireland with expert Dermot Keogh, followed by a screening of the film The Wind that Shakes the Barley, starting at 7 PM at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $5 donation requested. Visit wildlifefilms.org.

Watch green words spill off the page when the Wild Mercy Environmental Reading Series continues with readings from Jeff Gailus and Josh Slotnick, starting at 7 PM at The Missoulian Angler, 401 S. Orange St. Free.

Check out a story about a playboy who just wants to dance when the UM School of Theatre and Dance presents a performance of the musical Crazy for You, starting at 7:30 PM in the Montana Theatre, in UM’s PARTV Center. $20/$16 seniors and students/$10 children age 12 and under. Call 243-4581 for tickets or visit umtheatredance.org.

Cure your jittery mind with something mellow when The Flathead Lake Brewing Company of Missoula, 424 N. Higgins Ave., presents Reggae with Supa J, starting at 7:30 PM. Free. Call 542-3847.

Walk into a wicked satire about a man who sets out on a road trip to persuade people to join an underground coalition that will indelibly change America during a performance of Pitch, which begins at 7:30 PM in a basement in downtown Missoula. The location of the play will be e-mailed after purchasing a ticket. $10/$5 students. Visit pitchmt.blogspot.com. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

Hip shake the night away with some Canadians when Missoula ex-pat band Two Year Touqe plays indie pop during a reunion show with opener Tyson Ballew and others from 8–11 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. $5, all ages. Call 549-7555.

It’s all about your dance-tastic rhythm method when Whiskey Rebellion plays outlaw country at 9 PM at The Sunrise Saloon & Casino, on the 1100 block of Strand Ave. Free. Call 728-1559.

Kung Fu Kongress overrides your veto on the funk when it plays funk at 9 PM at the Palace. $5/$10 for those ages 18-20.

Check your megabytes at the door and get ready for a blazing night of punk and pop punk when Kalispell’s The Graveyard Girl Scouts plays with Seattle’s Smoke Jumper and Ol’ Doris, plus a secret TBA band, starting at 9:30 PM at the Kalispell Eagles Lodge, 37 S. First St. W. $5.

Pay a visit to your favorite folk doctor when David Boone & The Controls play folk and rock at 10 PM at the Top Hat. Darah Fogarty opens. $5.

Don’t be the owner of a lonely artistic heart by heeding my easy mantra of sending your event info by 5 PM on Fri., March 18 t o c a l e n d a r @ m i s s o u l a n e w s . c o m .

Alternately, snail mail the stuff to Calendar Overlord c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367. You can also submit stuff to me 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.”

MOUNTAIN HIGH I f you’re a gear hound looking to unload some of your old but still quality wares for a good cause, check this out: On Sat., March 19, the Nature-Link Institute (NLI) kicks off its Gear for the Garhwal drive. If you’re unfamiliar with the initiative, here’s some background: The NLI is a local, nonprofit study abroad organization that’s accredited through UM and offers students the chance to study at the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, in the high Himalaya region of Northern India. Over time, the organization has developed a close relationship with the Mountain Shepherds, an eco-tourism organization located in the reserve that’s owned and operated by 44 youths who are certified mountaineers and guides. Unfortunately, these youth can’t afford the gear necessary for alpine travel.

Here’s where you come into play: The NLI is

looking to accumulate quality used gear to donate to the group. This includes seasonal tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, technical shells, trekking/hiking boots and other mountaineering and backpacking gear. You can drop these off at the locations listed below. Then, in mid-May, UM students will hand deliver the gear to the Mountain Shepherds. It’s a service that, according to NLI’s website, has helped keep the shepherds well equipped for travel, while also helping to maintain an important socio-economic drive in that region.

The Gear for the Garhwal Drive begins Sat., March 19, and runs through Sat., April 30, with drop-off locations at UM’s Outdoor Program, The Trail Head, Aerie Wilderness Medicine and REI Missoula. Call Eric at 3702294 or visit nature-link.org for more info.

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Third Annual Jeff Cole Distinguished Lecture “Journalism and Its Discontents”

By Marcus Brauchli Executive Editor, The Washington Post

Friday, March 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm Recital Hall, School of Music, The University of Montana This event is free and open to the public The Annual Jeff Cole Distinguished Lecture was established to recognize and remember Jeff Cole, the lead journalist in the field of aeronautics for The Wall Street Journal and 1980 UM J-School Alum.

Photo by Chad Harder

FRIDAY MARCH 18 Carve some time into your schedule to witness local and regional figure skaters compete for medals during the Missoula Figure Skating Club’s annual Glacier Challenge Competition, which kicks off from 2–6 PM at the Glacier Ice Rink, 1101 South Ave. W. The competition continues Sat. from 8 AM–6 PM. Free. Visit missoulafsc.org.

SATURDAY MARCH 19 Praise the gluten goddess during the Wheat Montana 5k, a race that benefits Missoula Aging Services and begins with race-day registration at 7:30 AM, followed by the race at 9, in the parking lot of Wheat Montana, 2520 S. Third St. W. $17 on race day/$15 advance, with registration forms at Wheat Montana and Runner’s Edge. Call 546-1619 for more info.

Walk to victory when Run Wild Missoula presents its Missoula Marathon Walk Training Class, which features coaching from veteran marathon walkers and meets every Sat. at 8 AM until July 10 at the Rehab Gym of Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. $35. Visit runwildmissoula.org to register and for more info.

You just might hum that Lynard Skynard song “That Smell” when the Clark Fork Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets for the program Tropical Montana, which features the chance to see rare and endangered orchids from Madagascar, plus other plants, starting at 2 PM at Botanica Ltd., 3112 S. Third St. W. Free. Call Kelly at 258-5439.

Kids ages 5 and up tap into some turtle power when the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., presents its Saturday Kids’ Activity: Turtle Time!, a program on the reptile that features the chance to meet one, and begins at 2 PM. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $3/$1 members. Call 327-0405.

SUNDAY MARCH 20 Who’s the best skier and snowboarder of them all?

Find out during Snowbowl’s Best of the Bowl, a race at Grizzly Chute that judges alpine skiers, telemark skiers and snowboarders on speed and style, and begins soon after Snowbowl opens at 10 AM. Free to enter. Size up at montanasnowbowl.com and call 549-9777 for more info.

Get up to snuff on your bird ogling when The Five Valleys and Bitterroot Audubon Societies present a Beginning Bird Walk that covers avian ID, plus use of field guides and binoculars, at 10 AM at the headquarters of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, 4567 Wildfowl Lane, outside of Stevensville. Families and children are welcome.

Free. Call Larry at 549-5632.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 23

Cycle away that frown when Missoulians on Bicycles hosts the Happy Trails to Stevi Big Loop, which departs at 10 AM from Kmart, 3626 Brooks St., and takes you 40 miles south on a bike path with a side trip to the Bass Creek Campground, plus lunch in Stevensville. You can also meet riders at the Conoco in Lolo at 10:30 AM. Free. Visit missoulabike.org for updates on other rides.

Get your mid-week cycling kicks with a pedaling mob when Missoulians on Bicycles hosts it Wednesday Weekly ride, which starts at 6 PM at Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. Third St. W., and whisks you 23 miles through back roads to Butler Creek.

Free. Visit missoulabike.org.

Perfect your “Eskimo roll” and get wet when you sign up for the UM Outdoor Program’s Kayak Roll Clinic, which meets March 29 and 31 at 8:30 PM at the Grizzly Pool. $45. Participants must have some kayaking experience. Register by today by calling 243-5172.

Lessons of Our Land: The Indian Land Tenure Foundation Speaker Series

March 23: Elouise Cobell, lead plaintiff in the Cobell v. Salazar lawsuit, will talk about progress made in the historic Claims Resolution Act of 2010.

March 30: Julie Cajune, executive director of the Center for American Indian Policy and Applied Research at Salish Kootenai College, will present the Indian land tenure curriculum, “Lessons of Our Land.”

All lectures will take place from 4 - 5:15 pm in Room 105 of the University of Montana's Payne Family Native American Center.

Receptions will be held following each event in the Bonnie Heavy Runner Gathering Space at 5:30pm.

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Young and the restless Precocious kid rockers plunge into the local music scene

by Erika Fredrickson

Jaedyn McGregor and Ayla Baca of the band The Scribblers aren’t that different from any other indie rock musicians in Missoula. Baca, the band’s keyboardist, has her hair dyed pink and McGregor has sported both a shaved head and mohawk. Underground bands like the Moldy Peaches and Ghost Mice inspire their music.

They’ve played with touring bands and edgy local bands like FagRag and Americana experimentalists Stellarondo.

But, of course, a million things give away the fact that the musicians are just 10 years old. If it’s not the Harry Potter references to invisibility cloaks and polyjuice potions in their songs, it’s the fact that, when sitting on a couch, their feet don’t touch the ground.

The Scribblers emerged two years ago when the musicians were 8 years old. As they tell it, McGregor called up Baca on the phone to see if she wanted to form a band, and if so, what they should call it. The first idea was “The Bloody T-Rexes.” But, according to Baca, it wasn’t really the tone they were going for, and “The Firecrackers” didn’t quite seem right, either.

“But when we were on the phone, I went into my grandma’s bedroom in the basement and I looked at the ceiling,” says Baca. “If you look there’s a bunch of gold scribbles—they’re supposed to be there—and I was like, ‘How about The Scribbles?’ And Jaedyn was like, ‘Oh yeah, The Scribblers!’ Because that’s what she thought I said.”

The band’s first original song was called “First Woman Beard.” They also did a lot of covers at the time including Ghost Mice’s “The Devil and My Family,” The Moldy Peaches’ “Little Bunny Foo Foo,” the song “Parents Are

Hugger” and I’m not that good at it so you can play it with me if you want.’ So I played it with her and it was really fun.”

There’s also a small film crew of University of Montana students—comprised of Mather McKallor, Ryan Seitz and Kyle Freeman—that’s been documenting The Scribblers’ progress over the last year, and which has made a music video out of the band’s song “Cause I Was Poor.”

“It involves a giant chocolate bunny that they snack on,” says McKallor.

The Scribblers already has a fanbase, a fact made apparent at a recent family-friendly night at the Top Hat where the band performed for a mix of parents and children between the reasonable hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

On that particular night The Scribblers—dressed in quirky pink outfits—did what so many bands before them have done in the green room at the Top Hat bar: sign their band name to the wall already overflowing with band graffiti.

They write: “The Scribblers with…Ayla and Jaedyn. Just remember The Scribblers!”

Besides the Top Hat and the ZACC, The Scribblers played the Palace for a benefit as well as the recent party celebrating the Missoula Food Co-op. And, as members of the local kids music outfit the Coyote Choir, led by musician Amy Martin, they’ve also played The Wilma and the University Theatre.

Over the last few months, Ballew says the band has gotten several requests for shows.

“I think they’ve been taken a lot more seriously in town,” says Ballew. “The way they’ve built their catalog of songs, it’s still very cute, but it’s a lot more musical than when they first started out.”

The structure of the Coyote Choir, plus the adults in their lives, says Ballew, keeps them focused when it comes to the more freeform creativity of The Scribblers project.

“I think they can make decisions without worrying if it’s cool or trendy,” he says. “They do have some pretty obnoxious songs and so for me the thing I try to control is that by the end of the 20 minutes, the adults in the room aren’t excited it’s over. And, so far, people have been incredibly positive about it.”

The Scribblers recently released an album called Eleven’s Moustache, recorded in one hour at Club Shmed. It’s comprised of six original songs including “Ayla at Hogwarts,” and “Animals” which has the line, “Penguins are so beautiful, a lion’s roar is like thunder! Pigs have families like you and I, and, unlike humans, chimps rarely blunder!”

In the song “Imagination” the girls imagine they’re hanging out with chimps in a national park.

“We lived in Tanzania in Gombe Stream National Park,” says McGregor. “It’s where tourists go. It’s where Jane Goodall did her work.”

“We didn’t actually go there,” Baca clarifies.

“It’s in our imagination, as Sponge Bob says.”

The Scribblers plays a CD release show at the Zootown Arts Community Center Friday, Photo by Chad Harder March 18, at 6 PM. $5/Free for kids under 12.

People” from the musical Free to Be You and Me, and a cover of the traditional song, “Bah Bah Black Sheep.”

“I did my sheep voice for it,” says Baca. “I learned how to do this really weird sheep voice and I was really into sheep.”

Local musician and music promoter Tyson Ballew has been The Scribblers’ music coach since the band’s inception, tuning the instruments and preparing the girls for gigs. He’s McGregor’s co-guardian, so he has an emotional investment in the project, but he’s also known around town for DIY rock shows he promotes at the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC)—and a band like The Scribblers fits into his world of quirky, lo-fi musicianship.

“Their first show was just a cappella and jokes,” Ballew says. “It was last minute and they got added onto a show. The touring bands have been really enamored with them. That’s in part because when you’re on tour you play with a bunch of bands that are boring or generic and then you finally play this show and there’s these two 10-year-old girls singing really different songs and being really silly. It breaks up the monotony of the tour in a special way.”

There’s more proof that being young has not been a hindrance for The Scribblers. On a recent trip to Vancouver, Wash., for instance, McGregor got the chance to meet and sing with Kimya Dawson of the Moldy Peaches.

“My mom told her I was going to play one of her songs [“Tree Hugger”] at one of Tyson’s shows,” says McGregor. “She said, ‘Well, for my set I’m playing “Tree

The Scribblers write original songs about riding bikes, animals, poverty and Harry Potter and performs them at various venues around town including The Top Hat for family-friendly Friday.

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Sub Swara Triggers Low Motion Records

In my mind, ninjas roam a misty forest under moonlight looking for their adversaries while Sub Swara’s dubstep tune “Vagabond Knowledge” plays in the background. The dark, heavily percussive track reminds me of work by London producer Burial, with its hazy, late-night vibe. Despite the comparison, the track stands on its own, as does everything else on Triggers, which showcases this Brooklyn duo’s propensity to combine the best parts of danceable electronic music with an aural curry consisting of dubstep, techno, hip hop, glitch hop, dancehall and South Asian music.

“In Ether” launches the journey with bleary minor key synths, a swinging dubstep beat, and a rumbling bass, which, funny enough, kind of sounds like flatu-

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons Badlandia Cosmo Sex School Records

In my review of Jerry Joseph’s collaborative album with Wally Ingram, Civility, I mentioned that the longtime musician was starting to show his age. That certainly isn’t the case on Badlandia, a live album featuring Joseph’s rock band the Jackmormons. Recorded during 2009 at Banditos in Virginia City, Mont., Badlandia is a live performance that bristles with the vitality and vigor that has defined Joseph’s career.

In This Moment A Star-Crossed Wasteland Century Media

Oh catchy pop metal, why must you sugarcoat everything? Is accessibility really that important, in lieu of originality? For In This Moment, that seems to be the case. The latest from this SoCal group is a slickly produced mix of hard rock and metalcore that’s aimed for mass ear consumption. Save for the howling vocal talents of Maria Brink, and a few choice riffs sprinkled about, A Star-Crossed Wasteland sounds mostly indistinguishable from its counterparts in the world of radiofriendly metal.

Catchy riffs mix with Brink’s screams and emo-ish choruses on the bulk of tracks here, like “Just Drive” and “Iron Army.” It’s unfortunate because these could be ripping tunes, but the saccharine choruses deflate

The Dodos No Color French Kiss

It’s a crying shame The Dodos’ vocals are as quotidian and milquetoast as listening to a runner talk about her workout. Why? Because from the get-go the drums “boomboom-pow” rapturously while the guitar delivers delightful streams of acoustic “deedley, deedley, doos.” The lackadaisical vocal stylings wouldn’t seem so lackadaisical if the instrumentation throughout No Color weren’t so driving and energetic.

On the opener, “Black Night,” the duo stretches its

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lence. A few tracks later, political rhyme slingers Dead Prez spread the good word on “Speak My Language,” which includes gritty bass and a weighty beat. But “Steam” is where things really pop off and gleam. It’s a hybrid track that mixes techno and dubstep, and features antsy melodies paired with industrial strength hand percussion samples recorded in India. It’s a captivating combo.

Variety is what drives Triggers. So buckle up, pay attention, and enjoy the trip. Just don’t forget your dancing shoes. (Ira Sather-Olson) Sub Swara plays the Palace Fri., March 18, at 9 PM with openers Milkcrate Mechanic, Kidtraxiom and Lui. $7/$12 ages 18–20.

Joseph’s reflective turn on Civility wasn’t a bad development. But it missed the finely honed rapport that Joesph and the Jackmormons have developed over 15 years. There’s no lack of it on Badlandia, currently exhibit A in the band’s reputation as an excellent live act. Their knack for sustained instrumental breaks is on full display here—there are no songs under six minutes and several over 10. Even the longest numbers rarely seem superfluous or peacocky. And when they do, they feel damn well earned.

After all, many lesser students than Joseph in the barfly rock tradition have enjoyed far greater popularity. In that sense, Badlandia’s barroom setting is a fitting tribute to his career—no matter how small the venue, he always produces a big sound. (Cameron Rasmusson) Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons play the Palace Wednesday, March 23, at 9 PM with Nine Mile Wolves. $8. all intensity and make them appear derivative.

Still, “Blazin’” and opener “The Gun Show” offer promise —they ’re the most distinctive tracks, and feature a swagger and tone reminiscent of sludge metal. Apparently, though, the latter song is “too heavy” for radio, according to an online interview with Brink.

At least In This Moment isn’t shy about its intentions. And, who can blame them for wanting to break big? I’m sure angst-filled teens or Hot Topic shoppers won’t. (Ira Sather-Olson) In This Moment plays the Music As A Weapon Tour on Friday, March 18, with Korn, Disturbed, Sevendust and Still Well. $39.75 plus fees. sound with the addition of strings and Neko Case’s backing vocals (she quietly appears throughout), but it’s the striking drums that make you sit up and go, “Word.” Slap-chop time changes with a minimalist kit in a reverberating room create pulsing, dynamic momentum but the vocal lassitude steals this liveliness away.

“Good” clocks in at 6:10 and features all that is great about The Dodos. Beginning with a percussive guitar figure, the song jolts and jounces with sudden hollers, squeaky well-maintained guitar feedback and the clickity-clack of a marching snare running the show.

“Don’t Try and Hide It” shines vocally and no doubt is the album’s most melody-driven song. It doesn’t hurt that Neko is turned up in the mix.

Rad drums. Sweet guitar riffage. Spiritless vocals.

Two out of three ain’ t bad. (Jason McMackin)

66TH ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Donald Carey Conductor

This Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 PM University of Montana Theatre

Special Guests Suzanne Carey and Jody Marshall

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Donald Carey, Our Esteemed, Longtime Director is Retiring.

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Red state The intriguing roots of Montana communism

by Michael Peck

The Irish Uilleann piping tradition Irish Studies Program presents

eoin O' Riabhaigh "If the sound of the pipes is your thing then O' Riabhaigh is a five star must for you".

UM Recital Hall Sunday, March 20,

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Raffle for a trip for two to Ireland will takes place after the concert!

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Sheridan County, circa 1920s and ’30s: either a repartee between Taylor and Burley Bowler, someCommunist or a soon-to-be Communist holds every time FBI informant and editor of North Dakota’s major political office in the region, including that of Daniels County Leader. Otherwise, McDonald’s county surveyor. Left-wing agitators have their own notes, the red celebrities of Plentywood would also newspaper, a Youth Communist Training School, along include county sheriff Rodney Salisbury, a man with the awe and approval of New York’s Communist viewed simultaneously as a crusader for humanity International (Comintern) and Moscow bureaucrats. and a gangster making friends with known crimiThe populace, mostly weather-ravaged Protestant farm- nals and Prohibition rum-runners. By pointing out the virtues and the flaws of ers, has become rabid activists her cast, McDonald never in the fight against the monloses contact with the eyed-interests of oppression. strangeness of her narrative, For a time it seems that the grasping the nuances of county ’s largest town, frontier politicking and Plentywood (sarcastically showing those paradoxes to dubbed “Little Moscow” at the be indispensable tics of the time), has morphed into a American political mind. utopia of revolutionary sentiments. For a split second, in a Especially in her handling landscape not widely regardof the hubris of Communist ed for its dynamic progrespolicy, the shifting allegiances sivism, the dreams of the far of election time and her analyleft and the nightmares of the sis of the origins of Montana far right become a reality.

Communism, McDonald No, this is not some preproves herself a capable invesMcCarthy drivel of what tigative journalist as well as a could happen if reds infiltratrousing chronicler. The book ed the Great Plains. This is smells and looks like one of northeastern Montana just those information-laden local prior to the Great Depression tracts destined to be enjoyed as told in The Red Corner, The Red Corner: The Rise and Fall of by nine regionalists and a slew Verlaine Stoner McDonald’s Communism in Northeastern Montana of high school teachers, but explosive history of America’s Verlaine Stoner McDonald don’t let that deter you. The paperback, Montana Historical Society Press “Communist laboratory.” The Red Cor ner’s events are 220 pages, $16.95 author, a descendent of absorbing, a little shocking, farmer movement organizer Clair Stoner, was raised and ultimately satisfying, no matter where your politics in the area, and with verve and passion for Harry reside. Biographies of those involved could have been Truman’s dictum that “there is nothing new in the expanded and certain key episodes elucidated further, world except the history you do not know,” gives an but these are minor squabbles. entirely new meaning to the term “red harvest”.

The failure of the Communist Party in Sheridan Prefacing The Red Corner (the title is borrowed County in the late ’30s—an era that would see the party from a passage in Ivan Doig’s Bucking the Sun) with the gaining influence in other parts of the country—was social forces that would allow the inexplicable to hap- due to many factors, McDonald contends: the alienatpen in the United States—droughts, market exploita- ing tone of the Producer’s News as it came to be domtion and low crop yields being only a few—McDonald inated by hardliner East Coast editors; scandals in the turns to those organizations like the Industrial Workers private lives of early organizers; the recent press leaks of the World (IWW) that would inspire agrarian revolt of Stalin’s atrocities; and, perhaps more crucially (and under the auspices of the Farmer-Labor Party. There ironically), Roosevelt’s New Deal infrastructure and were a number of reasons why farmers went left and civil service projects, which gave to farmers the rights stayed left for nearly a decade, McDonald says: the vast and stability they had been seeking for so long. following of the Populist Party at the beginning of the McDonald has taken a bursting corner of forgotten 20th century, the “vagaries of the agricultural economy,” Americana and made it unforgettable. As “one of the the public relations skills of leftist organizers and the most of class-conscious areas in the nation,” Sheridan inherent socialism of Scandinavian immigrants who County violated the capitalist ethos, organized itself into a formidable haven of radicals, then quietly reinsettled the area.

At the epicenter of the farmers’ movement was stated itself “as an ordinary farming community once the Producer’s News, an inflammatory, entertaining again.” The Red Corner is a definitive account of the newspaper founded in 1918 on the behalf of the rise and fall of prairie socialism; a compulsively balNonpartisan League by Charles E. Taylor, a closeted anced tale of scheming, bootleggers, charismatic provoCommie who would go on to state senatorship and cateurs, newspaper wars, Wild West violence, farming drift ever leftward until 1931, when the and Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. One lingering criticism might Communists gave the paper a national distribution be that it ends about 100 pages too quickly. with fateful consequences. Some of the best moments of the book concern the fierce, printed arts@missoulanews.com

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Nerd up Paul journeys through pop culture nostalgia

by Scott Renshaw

The titular alien in Paul is, apparently, of crucial importance to our nation. He has escaped from a government facility, and men in black are in hot pursuit, but one gets the impression that it’s not because of his cosmic wisdom or technological know-how. More likely, it’s because within his diminutive frame lies power over a crucial sector of the U.S. economy: the origin of all fanboy movie-culture from approximately 1977–1990.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost clearly love using their own movies to talk back to the movies they love, but that doesn’t make them unique among filmmaking voices; auteurs like Brian DePalma and Quentin Tarantino

Is that Steven Spielberg?

pay homage to the cinema that inspired them on a regular basis. But in their previous collaborations like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Pegg and Frost have been unapologetic about their adoration in particular for the kind of mass-market pop-culture—zombie movies, buddy-cop action flicks—that they would have slurped up as 1980s teenagers. Paul is simply the latest manifestation of that goofy enthusiasm, which results in something that is equal parts endearing, sloppy and overly ingratiating.

It’s perfectly appropriate that Paul opens at San Diego’s legendary Comic-Con, where Brit buddies and inveterate nerds Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) are making their first wide-eyed visit. But they decide they’re also going to use their first visit stateside to take an R.V. road trip to landmarks of the alien-conspiracy set in the American southwest: Area 51, Roswell, the “black mailbox.” They certainly don’t expect that they’ll have their own close encounter with the aforementioned escaped alien (voiced by Seth Rogen), who desperately needs help getting transport to a planned rendezvous with the mothership as he hides from the agent ( Jason Bateman) who’s following him.

At first glance, Paul might seem to be a twist on the alien visitor—full of interesting, mysterious abilities,

sure, but also a guy who likes to smoke, throw back some beers and pepper his remarks with not-for-primetime words. Rogen gives him the familiar Rogen-esque vibe of someone easily irritated with stupidity who just wants to hang out and be left alone, which also gives him more than a passing personality reference to another pop-culture character. He’s Howard the Duck with oversized eyes.

And that’s actually one of the more subtle points of reference included by Pegg, Frost and director Greg Mottola (Superbad). Paul turns into a virtual cavalcade of quips, quotes and homages that only begins with E.T. (and a phone conversation between Paul and a certain blockbuster filmmaker about what qualities to give a kindly extraterrestrial). Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Check.

Back to the Future? Check.

Aliens? “X-Files”? You betcha. The original Star Wars trilogy? Oh, if only I had another whole paragraph. Like it was some sort of nerdnip, Pegg and Frost give us familiar oneliners to roll around in until we’re too giddy to think straight.

You’d best not be immune to the effects of that chemical compound, though, because if you are, then Paul doesn’t offer a heck of a lot. Graeme and Clive pick up another traveling companion—and potential romantic interest for Graeme—in Ruth (Kristen Wiig), a sheltered and pious woman whose conversion to profanity-hurling machine is just one part of some easy shots at fundamentalist Christians. Indeed, virtually all of the jokes that aren’t based on some reference to pop culture seem to involve the presumed inherent hilarity of creative multi-hyphenated vulgarities. It’s like somebody split Kevin Smith in two and gave them both English accents.

None of which is to suggest that Paul doesn’t have some pretty funny stuff in it. Most of the best gags are reserved for the third act—including a few truly inspired visual moments—and those who are on the film’s geeky in-joke wavelength are likely to have a blast. But Pegg and Frost are so immersed in their nostalgic movie-rapture that they don’t seem to care that dropping a reference to the 1988 E.T. rip off Mac and Me is more likely to inspire blank stares than laughter in a contemporary audience. There’s nothing wrong with an enduring affection for the movies that made you fall in love with movies, provided you pay your respects in a way indicating that, over the subsequent 20 years, you’ve grown up a little.

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Scope OPENING THIS WEEK BLUE VALENTINE If you’ve ever been in a serious relationship for more than a few years, this is like several snapshots through its honeymoon highs and heart wrenching lows. But instead of you and your significant other, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play the parts. Wilma Theatre: nightly at 9:10, with Fri., Sun. and Thu. shows at 7 and 9:10, and Sun. matinees at 1 and 3:10.

CEDAR RAPIDS Insurance agent Ed Helms cures his small town squareness by getting blotto with weirdo funnyman John C. Reilly, Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Sen. Clay Davis from “The Wire”) and others during a routine business trip to a convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carmike 10: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:25, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:15, 2:30, 4:40, 7:05 and 9:30, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:20, 4:05, 7:05 and 9:30.

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nees at 3 and no 9:10 on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15 and 9:45, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight.

NOW PLAYING THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU Matt Damon’s a gung ho politico aiming for a senate seat who gets heartstruck by Emily Blunt, but soon finds out that some guys from The Adjustment Bureau—a group of men who decide peoples’ destinies—want to destroy his chances at scoring love. The film is based on a short story by

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relationship amid a fight between their respective gnome peoples. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:10 and 4:45, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:25 and 4:45.

HALL PASS Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis are buddies who get the thumbs up from their respective wives—Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate—to be bachelors for a week without any consequences. Drunken revelry and flirting, consumption of pot brownies and trips to Applebee’s ensue. Carmike 10: 7:30 and 10. Stadium 14 in

LIMITLESS Bradley Cooper’s a writer with a case of creative blockage who finds his muse after he takes an experimental pharmaceutical called NZT—which seems like a cross between meth and coffee.

Of course, Cooper soon realizes he’s gotta keep dipping into his stash in order to do things like help Robert De Niro run a company. Carmike 10: 4:30, 7:30 and 9:45, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 show DUI checkpoints with anal probes are no fun. Paul opens Friday at the Village 6. on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20 and 9:45, with late sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick. Carmike 10: 4:15, Kalispell: 6:45 and 9:30, with an additional an additional Fri.–Sun. show at midnight, and 7:15 and 9:45, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:15.

Fri.–Sat. show at midnight.

Mon.–Thu. at 1:10, 4:10, 7:10 and 9:40. Mountain Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 9 only. Stadium 14 in Cinema in Whitefish: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:30, with an Kalispell: 1:05, 3:55, 6:40 and 9:25, with an addi- I AM NUMBER FOUR additional Fri.–Sun. show at 1:45.

Stephen Spielberg co-produces this sci-fi thriller, tional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight. based on a novel of the same name, which folTHE LINCOLN LAWYER lows a teen alien—disguised as a human—who BATTLE: LOS ANGELES Defense Attorney Matthew McConaughey makes There isn’t any smoke on the water, but there’s seeks refuge from an otherworldly species out to a living off of defending slimy dudes, but his work- plenty of fire in the sky in this film. That’s because kill him by hiding in a small town. Village 6: 4 and load takes a killer turn when he takes an offer to aliens have invaded, and Aaron Eckhart and his 7:15, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at 9:45, defend shady richboy Ryan Phillippe, who’s platoon of arse-kicking marines have to fight ‘em and Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1. accused of rape and attempted murder. Carmike off. Carmike 10: 4:15, 7:25 and 10, with no 4:15 10: 4, 7 and 9:50, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1. show on Thu., and Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. JUST GO WITH IT Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1:25, 4:20, 7 and 9:40, Village 6: 4:30 and 7:25, with an additional Adam Sandler shows his classy side as a single with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight.

Fri.–Sat. show at 9:55, and Sat.–Sun. matinees at plastic surgeon who lies about being unhappily 1:30. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, married in order to get into the pants of ladies.

LORD OF THE DANCE 3D Things go well until he asks his co-worker Jennifer Perhaps you’ll be able to cure your post-St. Patty’s with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9:10 show Aniston to join in on a fib by pretending to be his on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1, 3:05, 4:05, Day Guinness hangover with this film, which is the wife. Village 6: 4:15, with an additional Fri.–Sat. visually enhanced version of the popular Irish 6:05, 7:05, 9 and 9:45, with an additional show at 9:45.

Fri.–Sun. show at noon, and an additional Fri.–Sat. musical and dance production. Carmike 10: 4 and show at midnight. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: THE KING’S SPEECH 7, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1.

4, 7 and 9:15, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. After English aristocrat Colin Firth gets crowned Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4, 7 and 9:20.

OPERA IN CINEMA: THE MAGIC FLUTE King George VI of England, he tries to rid himself Mozart’s story about a lost prince, a golden flute, of a nasty stammer so he can give good speechand odes to love hits the screen for a perform- BEASTLY es to his fellow Brits, who are on the brink of This teen drama follows a vain high schooler who ance that was filmed at the Teatro alla Scala in seeks to change his shallow ways after a fellow World War II. Oh, and in case you didn’t know, the Milan, Italy. Carmike 10: Thu. only at 1. classmate casts a spell that turns him into an film received “Best Picture” at the Oscars, among unsightly dude. Village 6: 4:15 and 7:30, with an other accolades. Wilma Theatre: nightly at 7, with PAUL Seth Rogan aims for guffaws by lending his tal- additional Fri.–Sat. show at 9:35, and Sat.–Sun. 7 and 9:10 shows on Fri., Sun. and Thu., and Sun. ents as the voice of a hitchhiking alien picked up matinees at 1:15. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 7:30 matinees at 1 and 3:10. Stadium 14 in Kalispell:

by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost—two buddies and 9:40, with an additional Fri.–Sun. show at Fri.–Sun. at 12:45, 3:50, 6:35 and 9:15, with an heading to Area 51 for sci-fi kicks. From that 2:30, and an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight. additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:15, 3:50, 7 and 9:40. point, the duo tries to help Rogan get back to his GNOMEO AND JULIET clan of extra terrestrials. Sigourney Weaver and MARS NEEDS MOMS Jason Bateman co-star. Village 6: 4:30 and Shakespeare’s tale of unrequited love gets adapt- Disney brings us this 3-D animated flick about a 9 ed for the 3-D CGI generation.

This time, the story 7:20, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at 9:55, year-old boy, voiced by Seth Green, who has to and Sat.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. Pharaohplex in revolves around two garden gnomes—a red hat navigate the wacky world of Mars after aliens gnome and a blue hat gnome—who try to forge a Hamilton: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat.–Sun. mati-

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abduct his mom Joan Cusack—because Martians apparently need real mothers to raise their offspring. Carmike 10: 4:35, 7:15 and 9:25, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 2. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 only, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 7 and 9:15, with an additional Fri.–Sun. show at 2:30. Stadium 14 in Kalispell in 2-D: Fri.–Sun. at noon and 4:50, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:30 and 4:50.

RANGO Johnny Depp lends his voice as an animated pet chameleon who decides he’s going to be the sheriff of an old western town populated by various hardened critters. Some might call this a spaghetti Western for kids. Carmike 10: 4, 4:30, 7 and 9:35, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1 and 1:30. Village 6: 4 and 7, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at 9:35, and a Sat.–Sun. matinee at 1.

Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1:15, 3, 4, 6:10 and 9, with an additional Fri.–Sun. show at 12:15, and an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight. Mountain Cinema in Whitefish: 4, 7 and 9:15, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1:30. Showboat Cinema in Polson: 4:15, 7:15 and 9:15.

RED RIDING HOOD When a forest-dwelling werewolf kills Amanda Seyfried’s sister, Gary Oldman is called in to find the blood-thirsty bastard. Trouble is, the beast just might be Seyfried’s cuddle buddy. This movie is sort of like the ancient fairytale, but with a fantasy and horror-laden twist. Carmike 10: 4, 7 and 9:35, with Fri.–Sun. matinees at 1. Pharaohplex in Hamilton: 7 and 9, with Sat.–Sun. matinees at 3 and no 9 show on Sun. Stadium 14 in Kalispell: Fri.–Sun. at 12:40, 3:40, 6:50 and 9:35, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight, and Mon.–Thu. at 1:20, 3:50, 6:50 and 9:35. Entertainer Cinema in Ronan: 4, 7 and 9:15.

TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT It’s the summer of 1988, and aimless MIT graduate Topher Grace tries to figure out where to point his career compass by doing things like taking a job at a video store and attending a totally tubular party. Village 6: 7, with Sat.-Sun. matinees at 1:10.

Stadium 14: 9:40.

UNKNOWN Liam Neeson thinks he’s lost his marbles after he wakes up from a car crash-induced coma and realizes that his wife no longer remembers him.

Neeson soon finds out what we all fear: Some jerkwad stole his identity. Carmike 10: 9:35.

Stadium 14 in Kalispell: 1:10, 4:10 and 6:50, with an additional Fri.–Sat. show at midnight.

Capsule reviews by Ira Sather-Olson.

Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., March 18. 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; Stadium 14 in Kalispell–752-7800. Showboat in Polson, Entertainer in Ronan and Mountain in Whitefish–862-3130.

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WITH THIS RING I THEE DUMP One year ago, I was engaged to a wonderful man I’d been with for four years. I loved him deeply, he was everything I thought I wanted, and his family was my family.

Two months before our wedding, a dear male friend of mine confessed his love for me. When I realized I felt more than friendship for him, I thought I just had cold feet. After much soul-searching, I called my wedding off, figuring that such a strong emotional connection to another man indicated that I needed something I wasn’t getting from my fiance. I have been with my new man ever since and have never been so happy, but I’m consumed by guilt.

My ex-fiance and I spent many hours planning our future. It haunts me to think how badly I’ve hurt him and his family. I wake up at night picturing him alone in his bed crying, and I imagine family holidays with his young nieces asking, “Where’s Auntie?”

—Racked With Guilt You didn’t plot to make the guy love you and want a life with you just so you could really stick it to him four years later: “Let’s role-play! You be the baby seal, and I’ll be the fur trader!”

It now seems that those hours he spent planning a future with you would have been better invested in playing “Killzone 2” or balancing a ball on his nose.

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You got so swept up in the momentum of building a life with this guy that you didn’t realize what you were missing—until it came along and said, “Whoa, you’re not actually going to marry him.” The thing is, when something doesn’t feel wrong, it’s easy to believe it’s right. And sometimes, you see most clearly by comparison—and then come to the sinking realization that you’ve got to inform a very sweet guy that his bachelor party will be more of a perpetual bachelor party.

Going all “Da Vinci Code” crazed albino monk and locking yourself in a room to self-flagellate doesn’t do a thing for the guy you left, and it sure isn’t helping you or your current boyfriend. In fact, by focusing all this energy on your jilted ex, it’s like you’re still in a relationship with him. It’s right to feel sympathy for him, but guilt?

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Firewood for sale! Save money on your heating bill. We have cords of lodgepole that are dry and ready to burn. This wood lights easily and burns hot. Will deliver anywhere in Missoula or the greater Missoula area (i.e., Potomac, Blackfoot, Seely, Bitterroot, Arlee, Alberton). Cords can be rounds or split, or a combination. Ask us about our multi-cord discount. Single cords: rounds are $100/cord and split is $125/cord. Stacking fee negotiable. Call Greg at 406-2444255 or 406-546-0587 to order yours today. Wood available all winter long.

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Thursday March 24 7-9 pm, Cost: $20. Makng your Own Natural Body Care: Healthy Skin from the Outside In Join Meadowsweet’s own Kimberly DeVries to learn how to make your own natural body care.

Thursday March 31, 7-9 pm, Cost: $20. Take home each product you make for an additional

$10. Integrative Medicine and the Art of Healing Integrative health is combing parts into a whole, or removing barriers that separate and segregate the healing process. Laura Marx, Family Nurse Practitioner and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, helps us develop the perspective to look at the bigger picture. Wednesday April 6, 7-9 pm Cost: Free.

Stress Management Naturally Katrina Farnum will lead this calming class, focusing on ways to manage stress using various modalities including herbs, supplements, breathing techniques and honoring our own inner voices. Tuesday April 12, 7-9 pm, Cost: $20. Basic Soap Making Learn the art of making your own homemade soap. Saturday April 16 OR Saturday May 21, 11am4pm. Cost: $50, Materials fee $25. Making your own Natural Body Care Learn how to use natural bath and body products to

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Like Bob Dylan in his 1962 song “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” you’ve done a lot of rough and tumble living lately. You’ve “stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains.” You’ve “stepped in the middle of seven sad forests.” You’ve “been out in front of a dozen dead oceans.” Maybe most wrenching of all, you’ve “seen a highway of diamonds with nobody on it.” The good news is that the hard rain will end soon. In these last days of the downpour, I suggest you trigger a catharsis for yourself. Consider doing something like what Dylan did: “I’ll think it and speak it and breathe it / And reflect it from the mountain so all souls can see it.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mythologist Michael Meade says that the essential nature of every human soul is gifted, noble, and wounded. I agree. Cynics who exaggerate how messed-up we all are, ignoring our beauty, are just as unrealistic as naive optimists. But because the cynics have a disproportionately potent influence on the zeitgeist, they make it harder for us to evaluate our problems with a wise and balanced perspective. Many of us feel cursed by the apparent incurability of our wounds, while others, rebelling against the curse, underestimate how wounded they are. Mead says: “Those who think they are not wounded in ways that need conscious attention and careful healing are usually the most wounded of all.” Your task in the next few weeks, Taurus, is to make a realistic appraisal of your wounds.

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Tuesday May 24, 7-9pm. Cost: Free. Advanced Soap Making Did you like the Basic Soap Making class or do you already make you own soaps? This is the class for you! In this class you will also do hands on soap making including developing your own

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield brashly bragged to Revolver magazine that he was proud his music was used to torture prisoners at the U.S. military’s detention camp in Guantanamo Bay. I urge you to make a more careful and measured assessment of the influences that you personally put out into the world. It’s time to find out how closely your intentions match your actual impact—and to correct any discrepancies. How are people affected by the vibes you exude and the products you offer and the words you utter and the actions you undertake?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “In the absence of clearly-defined goals,” said Cancerian writer Robert Heinlein, “we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.” If this description is even a partial match for the life you’re living, now is an excellent time to address the problem. You have far more power than usual to identify and define worthy goals— both the short-term and long-term variety. If you take advantage of this opportunity, you will find a better use for the energy that’s currently locked up in your enslavement to daily trivia.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As I was mulling over your astrological omens, I came across a short poem that aptly embodies the meaning of this moment for you. It’s by Richard Wright, and goes like this: “Coming from the woods / A bull has a lilac sprig / Dangling from a horn.” Here’s one way to interpret this symbolic scene: Primal power is emerging into a clearing from out of the deep darkness. It is bringing with it a touch of lithe and blithe beauty—a happy accident.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As I see it, you have one potential enemy in the coming weeks: a manic longing for perfection. It’s OK to feel that longing as a mild ache. But if you allow it to grow into a burning obsession, you will probably undo yourself at every turn. You may even sabotage some of the good work you’ve done. My recommendation, then, is to give yourself the luxury of welcoming partial success, limited results, and useful mistakes. Paradoxically, cultivating that approach will give you the best chance at getting lots of things done. Here’s your motto for the week, courtesy of Theodore Roosevelt: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When I was nine years old, one of my favorite jokes went like this: “What’s worse than biting into an apple and finding a worm? Give up? Biting into an apple and finding half a worm.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Libra, that’s a good piece of information for you to keep in mind right now. If and when a serpent offers you an apple, I hope you will sink your teeth into it with cautious nibbles. I’m not saying you shouldn’t bite, just that you should proceed warily.

recipe with an in depth discussions of additives, colorants, and natural preservatives. Saturday May 28 11am-4pm. Cost: $50, Materials fee $35. Meadowsweet Herbs, 180 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801 728-0543 www.meadowsweet-herbs.com Deborah Gregory, Nurse Practitioner Providing women’s healthcare ... one female at a time.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Normally we think of a garbage dump as a spot where we go to get rid of trash and outworn stuff we no longer need. It emits a stench that wafts a great distance, and it’s a not a place where you wear your finery. But there is a dump in northern Idaho that diverges slightly from that description. It has the usual acres of rubbish, but also features a bonus area that the locals call “The Mall.” This is where people dispose of junk that might not actually be junk. It has no use for them any more, but they recognize that others might find value in it. It was at The Mall where my friend Peter found a perfectly good chainsaw that had a minor glitch he easily fixed. I suspect that life may be like that dump for you in the coming week: a wasteland with perks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, time “is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire.” I believe he meant for that statement to be true for all of us. Luckily for you, though, you’ll soon be getting a temporary exemption. For a while, you’ll be more like the tiger than the one the tiger devours; you will have more in common with the fire than with the one consumed by the fire. In other words, Sagittarius, you will have more power than usual to outwit the tyrannies of time. Are you ready to take advantage?

You’re primed to claim more slack, more wiggle room, more permission.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): San Francisco band Smash-Up Derby approaches their music-making with a spirit that might be useful for you to emulate in the coming week, Capricorn. Each of their songs is a blend of two famous tunes. Typically, the instrumentalists play a rock song while the singers do a pop hit with a similar chord progression. Imagine hearing the guitars, bass, and drums play Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” while the lead vocalist croons Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” The crucial part of their ongoing experiment is that it works. The sound coming from the stage isn’t a confusing assault. You could pull off a challenge like that: combining disparate elements with raucous grace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Last August I wrote you a horoscope that spoke of opportunities you’d have to upgrade your close relationships. I said you’d be tested in ways that would push you to get more ingenious and tenacious about collaborating with people you cared about.

Hoping to inspire you, I cited two people I know who have successfully re-imagined and reinvented their marriage for many years. In response, one reader complained. “Yuck!” his email began. “I thought I was getting a horoscope but instead I got a sentimental self-help blurb in the style of Reader’s Digest.” I took his words to heart. As you Aquarians enter a new phase when you could do a lot to build your intimacy skills, I’ll try something more poetic: Succulent discipline and luminous persistence equals incandescent kismet.

Is what you are doing not working?

We c a n h e l p w i t h t h a t .

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If I had to come up with a title for the next phase of your astrological cycle, it might be “Gathering Up.” The way I see it, you should focus on collecting any resources that are missing from your reserves. You should hone skills that are still too weak to get you where you want to go, and you should attract the committed support of allies who can help you carry out your dreams and schemes. Don’t be shy about assembling the necessities, Pisces. Experiment with being slightly voracious.

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

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CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION FOR BIDS MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY MOBILE BRANCH Missoula Public Library is currently seeking a request for proposals for the remodel of a 2001 Thomas Built 32’ bus from a bookmobile to a mobile computer lab.

A mandatory walk through of the bus will be held on March 18, 2011, at 11:00 AM at the Missoula Public Library 301 E. Main Street. Full system specifications and proposal instructions will be available at the walk through. Interested parties may contact Jim Semmelroth, Network Administrator at 406-258-3849 or email at jims@missoula.lib.mt.us for additional information. Proposals will be due on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM. CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: Curb and Sidewalk Improvements Slant Streets Area Ph. III City of Missoula Project 09-057 This project consists of removing and replacing approximately 20,000 square feet of residential sidewalk, 1,000 lineal feet of curb, associated asphalt repairs and other improvements. Bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Manual addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project 09-057 Slant Streets Area Ph. III curb and sidewalk improvements” The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual will be furnished the Contractors making application therefore from the Office of the City Engineer, 435 Ryman, Missoula, Montana, upon payment of $50.00 by company check, cashier’s check, or bank money order (cash can not be accepted). Full amount of payment will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated on the basis of race, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, except where these criteria are reasonable

bona fide occupational qualifications Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. Prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference, which will be conducted by the owner at the City Council Chambers/MRA Office – Jack Reidy Conference Room, 140 W. Pine, Missoula, MT. at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to readvertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 2:00 p.m. on March 29, 2011. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (406)552-6080. Bid announcements and bid results are posted on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2011,, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: Mullan Road-Reserve to Broadway Asphalt Repairs Project 11-004 This project consists of removing and replacing approximately 6,000 square yards of 4” asphalt and base repair where needed. Bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Manual addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project 11-004 Mullan Road - Reserve to Broadway, Asphalt Repairs The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual will be furnished the Contractors making application therefore from the Office of the City Engineer, 435 Ryman, Missoula, Montana, upon payment of $50.00 by company check, cashier’s check, or bank money order (cash can not be accepted). Full amount of payment will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor must ensure that

employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated on the basis of race, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 3:00 PM April 5, 2011 The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (406)552-6080. Bid announcements and bid results are posted on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ bids. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the 5th \ 6th \ Arthur \ Maurice Intersection, Safety, and Circulation Improvement Project.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes removal of existing guardrail, signs, sidewalk, curb and gutter and associated excavation; new storm drain piping to include manholes, curb intakes, sumps, and adjusting of existing storm drain structures to grade; installation of all concrete curb and gutter, medians, sidewalks, and precast concrete crosswalks (if selected) and includes all associated foundation and base gravels required; signing to include a large overhead cantilever sign structure; temporary and final pavement markings; electrical construction to include new traffic signals and radar vehicle detection; guardrail installation, topsoil and seeding; traffic control; maintenance of all intersections and disturbed roadways until such time the City of Missoula has mobilized and began overall pavement removals; and all associated work.

PROJECT FINANCING – The project is funded by the City of Missoula through a Special Improvement District (SID), and is subject to all applicable federal/state regulations, as indicated within the specifications. SITE OF WORK: The project is located between 5th Street, 6th Street, Arthur Avenue and Maurice Avenue in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana. COMPLETION OF WORK: Due to existing time restraints, portions of the work shall be complete prior to July 28th, 2011, and the remainder of the work shall be complete prior to August 28th, 2011.

Additional information regarding completion dates is available within the project manual. OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time and place stated above. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual may be examined or obtained from WGM Group, Inc., 1111 East Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Copies of a half-size set of the drawings and contract manual may be obtained upon paying a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. Full-size drawings are not available for bidding.

An additional charge of $10.00 will be applied for shipping and handling, if requested. BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security made payable to the City of Missoula in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of cash, a cashier’s check,

certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of Montana; or a bid bond (on form attached if a form is prescribed) issued by a surety authorized to do business in Montana meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the general conditions. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. The bid bond shall act as a guarantee that the bidder, if his bid is accepted, will promptly execute the contract, secure pay-ment of worker’s compensation insurance, and furnish a satis-factory faithful performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price and a payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price. CONTRACTOR’S REGISTRATION: Montana law requires all contractors to register with the Department of Labor. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Ave., Helena, Montana 59604-8011.

Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734.

All laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

Proposals must be sealed and marked “5th \ 6th \ Arthur \ Maurice Intersection, Safety, and Circulation Improvement Project, opening “April 5th, 2011,” and marked “Sealed Bid” with the contractor’s name and address, and be addressed to: City of Missoula Clerk’s Office 435 Ryman Street Missoula, MT 59802 Facsimile bids will not be accepted. WAGE RATES: The Contractor shall not pay less than the latest Federal Davis Bacon Wage rates as included within the project manual, Section 00910.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference, which will be conducted jointly by the owner and engineer at WGM Group, Inc., 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 at 2:00 p.m. on March 29, 2011. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the engineer. It shall be understood, however, that no specification interpretation will be made by telephone, nor will any “or equal” products be considered for approval prior to award of contract.

The engineer for this project is: WGM Group, Inc., 1111 East Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, with questions addressed to Mark Bancale, P.E. (406) 728-4611. OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Missoula reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, or to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and bidder, and to make awards in the interest of the city.

The low bid shall be determined on the basis of the lowest base bid, or lowest combination of base bid and accepted alternative bids if alternatives are included. The city may accept in any order; any, all, or none of the alternative bids. AWARD CONTINGENT: Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly stated that final award of the Contract is contingent upon securing appropriate financing. Publication Notice Dates: March 17, 2011 March 31, 2011 Owner: City of Missoula By: Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS Notice is hereby given that TWO separate sealed bids will be received at the office of the Missoula City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana

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PUBLIC NOTICES 59802, until 3:00 p.m., on April 5, 2011 and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for furnishing the following Materials: City Project No. 10-003 MATERIAL BID ITEMS (1) 1,750 Gallons of Yellow Traffic Marking Paint and 1,250 Gallons of White Traffic Marking Paint (2) 16,200 Pounds Reflective Glass Beads Bidders shall bid on bid proposal forms addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in separate sealed envelopes, with separate bid security for each bid, plainly marked on the outside either; “Proposal for City Project No. 10-003 (1) Traffic Marking Paint”; or “Proposal for City Project No. 10-003 (2) Reflective Glass Beads.” Bidders may submit bids for one or both items. The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name and Mailing Address. Proposals must be accompanied by cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form.

Bidders may obtain specifications, bid proposal forms, and other information by visiting www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ bids, or from the City Engineering Division, Public Works Department, 435 Ryman St, Missoula, MT 59802.

(406) 552-6092 Pursuant to Section 18-1-102 Montana Code Annotated, the City is required to provide pur-

chasing preferences to resident Montana vendors and/or for products made in Montana, against the bid of a nonresident if the state of the nonresident enforces a preference for residents. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on April 5, 2011. /s/ MARTHA L. REHBEIN, CMC City Clerk MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Special District Elections to be held on May 3, 2011, will close at 5:00 p.m., on April 4, 2011. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county fairground’s election center up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election center on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive**electors of the Special Districts are entitled to vote at said election. Ballots will be automatically mailed to Active Electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.

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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2011-022 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO REZONE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF MISSOULA DEVELOPMENT PARK (PHASE 1), LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M. (SEE MAP O), FROM THE MISSOULA DEVELOPMENT PARK SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT “NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL” SUBDISTRICT TO THE MISSOULA DEVELOPMENT PARK SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” SUBDISTRICT. WHEREAS, 76-2-201 M.C.A. authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt zoning regulations; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners did adopt zoning regulations for Missoula County through the passage of County Resolution 76-113, as amended; and, WHEREAS, 76-2-202 M.C.A. provides for the establishment and revision of zoning districts; and, WHEREAS, a request to rezone the property legally described above was reviewed by the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board at a public hearing held February 1, 2011 and February 15, 2011; and, WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for the February 1, 2011 public hearing was advertised in The Independent on January 13, 2011 and January 20, 2011, and a notice of the public hearing continuation to February 15, 2011, was advertised in The Independent on February 10, 2011 and February 17, 2011; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held by the County Commissioners of Missoula County on March 2, 2011, in order to give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed amendments to the zoning district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Missoula County will receive written protest for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice on March 17, 2011, from persons owning real property within the contiguous boundaries of the “Neighborhood Commercial” subdistrict of the Missoula Development Park Special Zoning District. FURTHER, copies of the Missoula Development Park Special Zoning District are available for inspection at the office of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder and the Office of Planning and Grants PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF MARCH 2011 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MISSOULA COUNTY Vickie Zeier, Clerk and Recorder /s/ Jean Curtiss, Chair /s/ APPROVED AS TO FORM: Bill Carey, Commissioner /s/ James McCubbin, Deputy County Attorney /s/ Michele Landquist, Commissioner /s/

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing before the County Election Administrator. If you have moved, please have your registration transferred to your present address. DATED this 24th day of February 2011. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier Missoula County Election Administrator MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION TO SEELEY LAKE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held on the 23rd day of March, 2011 beginning at 1:30 P.M. in Room 201, Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, on a petition for annexation into the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District for the following area: Section 12, Township 16 N, Range 16 W. COS 5957 Tract A-1 2779 Cahoon Ranch Rd Seeley Lake MT 59868 SUID 4295508 South East 1/4, Section 12, Township 16 N, Range 16 W, COS 5741 Tract B 2233 Cahoon Ranch Rd Seeley Lake MT 59868 SUID 269904 East 1/2 of North East 1/4, Section 12, Township 16 N, Range 16 W 3139 Cahoon Ranch Rd Seeley Lake MT 59868 SUID 3142209 Section 12, Township 16 N, Range 16 W, COS 5957 Tract A-2 2320 Cahoon Ranch Rd Seeley Lake CITY OF MISSOULA

PUBLIC NOTICE The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following item at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse at 200 West Broadway. This is a postponement of the original hearing scheduled for March 16, 2011.

1. Subdivision Request – Glacier Creek Meadows A request from John Keller, represented by Dale McCormick of Professional Consultants, Inc., to subdivide a 98.36 acre parcel into 20 lots, located adjacent to Styler Drive and Remicks Road, west of Highway 83, in Condon. See Map E.

Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. The request and exact legal descriptions are available for public inspection at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, City Hall, 435 Ryman, Missoula, Montana. Telephone 2584657.

If anyone attending any of these meetings needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling 258-4657. The Office of Planning and Grants will provide auxiliary aids and services.

MT 59868 SUID 3142401 (For complete legal descriptions, see map on file in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 200 West Broadway, 2nd Floor, Missoula, MT) AND THAT all interested persons should appear at the above mentioned time and place to be heard for or against said petition.

Written protest will be accepted by the Commissioner’s Office, Room 204, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, Missoula, Montana 59802, prior to the hearing day. BY ORDER of the Board of County Commissioners of Missoula County, Montana. /s/ Vickie M. Zeier Clerk & Recorder/Treasurer

By Kim Cox Assistant Chief Deputy 200 W. Broadway St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 258-3241 Date: February 17, 2011 MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on April 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to consider an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code, Chapter 15.32 entitled “Building Permits,” providing for low voltage permits. For further information, contact Don Verrue, Building Official at 552-6042. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein CMC, City Clerk MISSOULA COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 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 March 24, 2011, at which time bids will be opened and read for the purpose of evaluating proposals for an On-Site Vehicle and Equipment Parts Operation. Specifications and bid procedures can be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808 Telephone Number (406) 258-4816.

Proposals shall be sealed and marked “Proposal for On-Site Parts Operation” and addressed to: Missoula County Department of Public Works ATTN: On-Site Parts Operation 6089 Training Drive Missoula, Montana, 59808 MISSOULA COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Missoula County Department of Public Works has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a consultant to prepare an Enterprise GIS Implementation Plan. Any firm interested in responding to the RFQ is invited to do so by 5:00PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2011.

Qualification statements will be reviewed and evaluated by Friday, April 22, 2011. All questions related to the project should be directed to Jeff Seaton, Missoula County Public Works 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808, (406)258-4816, jseaton@co.missoula.mt.us. Interested firms may obtain the complete project description and RFQ on Missoula County’s website: www.co.missoula.mt.us/bidsandproposals or by contacting Jeff Seaton. Firms should submit one (1) original statement, four (4) copies, and one (1) electronic copy on CD. The electronic copy must be either MS Office or Adobe Acrobat.

Qualification statements must be sealed and marked “Qualification Statement for Enterprise GIS Implementation Plan” and submitted to: Jeff Seaton, Missoula County Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808. Missoula County reserves the right to reject any and all statements.

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept No. 3 Cause No. DV 11-244 REQUEST FOR HEARING AND ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANNE P. GRAHAM ON BEHALF OF SCOTT JAMES MYERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing is set for April 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to enter a decree of name change. Claims against this name change must be either mailed to Anne P. Graham, return receipt requested, in care of Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC, 217 N. 3rd Street, Suite J, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above court.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2011. /s/ Alex Beal

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MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept No. 3 Cause No. DV 11-246 REQUEST FOR HEARING AND ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANNE P. GRAHAM ON BEHALF OF HARRISON STEVEN MYERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing is set for April 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to enter a decree of name change.

Claims against this name change must be either mailed to Anne P. Graham, return receipt requested, in care of Law Offices of Alex Beal, PLLC, 217 N. 3rd Street, Suite J, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 9th day of March, 2011. /s/ Alex Beal MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DP-11-40. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBIN L. KRETCHMAR, a/k/a Robin L. Monogue, 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 DAVID KRETCHMAR, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Reely Law Firm, P.C., 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 1ST day of March, 2011 /s/David Kretchmar, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MISSOULA Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-07-112 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN L. SWAN, 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 Nina Swan, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o SOL & WOLFE Law Firm, PLLP at 101 East Broadway, #300, Missoula, Montana 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802. DATED January 13th, 2011. /s/ Nina Swan, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MISSOULA Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-11-39 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL D. KINNEY, 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 Karen Koefelda, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o SOL & WOLFE Law Firm, PLLP at 101 East Broadway, #300, Missoula, Montana 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802.

DATED February 3, 2011. /s/ Karen Koefelda, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-11-330 Dept. No. 1 Ed McLean Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Heather Winters-Jones, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Heather Ann Winters-Jones to Heather Ann Winters.

The hearing will be on April 20, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Richard Goodwin, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DP-11-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARCIA JEAN STRAILE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lisa Bomberger has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Lisa Bomberger, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested in care of Jeffrey T. Dickson, Christian, Samson & Jones, PLLC, 310 West Spruce, Missoula, MT 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 25th day of February, 2011. CHRISTIAN, SAMSON & JONES, PLLC /s/ Jeffrey T. Dickson MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-11-26 NOTICE

TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATE ELIZABETH JIVIDEN (a/k/a KATIE ELIZABETH JIVIDEN,) Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Debra Worthen-Brey, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 4110 Weeping Willow Drive, Missoula, Montana 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court.

DATED this 31st day of January, 2011 /s/ Debra Worthen-Brey, Personal Representative GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DV-11-319 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: ALISSA RICHELE RAHN, MICHELLE MARIE TURNER, Petitioner. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Petitioner, Michelle Marie Turner, has petitioned the District Court for the Fourth Judicial District for a change of name from Alissa Richele Rahn to Alissa Richele Rahn Turner, and the petition for name change will be heard by District Court Judge John W. Larson on the 21st day of April, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., in the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name. DATED this 10th day of March, 2011. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Maria A. Cassidy, Deputy Clerk MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 John W. Larson Case No. DP11-44 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROGER D. CLARK, also known as ROGER DUANE CLARK, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to, Kennesha Harmon the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Tipp & Buley, P.C., PO Box 3778, Missoula, MT 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 8th day of March, 2011. /s/ Kennesha Harmon, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-11-38 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE A. ROSS, 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 Thomas P. Ross, 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 18th day of February, 2011. /s/ Thomas P. Ross, Personal Representative NOTICE OF HEARING The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing on the proposed expenditure of Open Space Bond proceeds on the following project: 1. Sixmile 1 Conservation Easement A hearing on a proposal to use $350,000 in Open Space bond funding towards the purchase of a conservation easement on 890 acres of land in the Sixmile area owned by Keith and Linda Ward. The conservation easement would be held by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The proposed match is approximately $4.20 for every dollar of open space funding expended. The Commissioners will conduct the hearing at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W Broadway, Missoula, Montana. 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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/25/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200602127, Bk 768, Pg 126, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Scott W. Reagan and Erin M. Reagan was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 135 of Pleasant View Homes No. 2, Phase IV, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201012202, Bk 861, Pg 1291, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for NHEL Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-WF1.

Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/09 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 10, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $175,511.56. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $152,620.68, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on May 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale.

The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.75699) 1002.162443-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/02/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200800412, Bk. 811, Pg. 645, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which John E. Vaile Jr., a single person 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 2A of Car Line Addition, Block 17, Lots 1A-5A, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. . Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in 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 05/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 9, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $137,866.51. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $124,815.50, 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 instruct-

PUBLIC NOTICES ed 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 May 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale.

The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7023.77048) 1002.166697-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 11/17/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200630276, Bk 787, Pg 1051, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Kirk E. Martin and Gail M. Martin, as joint tenants was Grantor, Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 25 in Phase I of Orchard Park, Phases I and II, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, recorded in Book 22 of Plats at Page 69.

By written instrument , beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc. . 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 05/22/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 10, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $214,270.44. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $200,552.30, 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 May 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale.

The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USAForeclosure.com. (TS# 7777.14722) 1002.183493-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 07/20/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200619095, Bk 779, Pg 1586, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which William R. Brown a married man as

his sole and separate estate was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee.

First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel A on Certificate of Survey No. 769 located in Government Lot 1, Section 7, Township 13 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 09/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 13, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $172,977.98. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $165,733.61, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction On the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on May 25, 2011 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# 7023.91945) 1002.183645-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 12/22/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200632901 BK 789, Pg 782, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which James F. Curlin was Grantor, Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 5 in Block 6 of El Mar Estates Phase 1, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 06/29/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 14, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $193,736.02. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $184,346.95, 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 May 27, 2011 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.

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r 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# 7777.14771) 1002.184001-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 07/13/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200717888, Bk. 801, Pg. 737, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which John D. Dugan was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC was Beneficiary and Title Services, Inc. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Title Services, Inc. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 11 of Certificate of Survey No. 49 located in the West One-Half of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 21 West, P.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200910414, Bk. 838, Pg. 1051, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Chase Home Finance, LLC. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 09/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 21, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $213,940.21. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $203,975.02, 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 June 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7037.74012) 1002.184508-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 04/23/04, recorded as Instrument No. 200411500, Bk 731, Pg 361, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Kraig A. Michels and Marie L. Michels, husband and wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lots 6, 7, 8, and the East One-Half of Lot 9 in Block 58 of Daly’s Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Recording Reference: Book 662 of Micro Records at Page 560 Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure

timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter.

As of January 19, 2011, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $247,782.76. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $241,305.77, 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 May 31, 2011 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# 7023.92066) 1002.184338-FEI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on April 29, 2011, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Tract 8B of Certificate of Survey No. 5413, located in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana.

Pamela E Lensman, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to PHH Mortgage Services, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 16, 2005 and recorded on May 20, 2005 in Book 752, Page 1183, under document No 200511882. The beneficial interest is currently held by PHH Mortgage Services. 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 $1,017.18, beginning September 1, 2010, 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 November 24, 2010 is $106,959.92 principal, interest at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $1,966.95, late charges in the amount of $102.54, escrow advances of $626.32, and other fees and expenses advanced of $47.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $17.22 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person

having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: December 20, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On December 20, 2010, 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. /s/ Stephanie L. Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 Phh V Lensman 41392.718 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 16, 2011, 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 2 OF NEW MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF RECORD IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS AT PAGE 16 Christopher S Hewitt and Stephanie M Hewitt, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson of Mackoff, Kellogg, Kirby and Kloster, PC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated January 28, 2005 and recorded on January 31, 2005 at 3:29 o’clock P.M., in Book 747, Page 571, under Document No 200502523. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. Charles J. Peterson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $884.26, beginning July 1, 2010, 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 December 10, 2010 is $170,581.62 principal, interest at the rate of 2.00% now totaling $1,505.62, escrow advances of $721.79 and other fees and expenses advanced of $290.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $9.35 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default.

The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: January 5, 2011 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND

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"High High, Captain"–time for some H-2-oh!

by Matt Jones

ACROSS 1 One of Barack's daughters 6 Glazier's piece 10 Cake time, for short 14 In base 8 15 Month on the Hebrew calendar 16 Wine-lover's prefix 17 Get on the ground and move 18 Reads 20 Fish co-owned by pianist Myra and ex-Jets owner Leon?

22 Suffix meaning "inclined to" 23 Longtime Pink Floyd label 24 Beatnik's assent 25 Glove compartment item 26 Barely ___ on the radar 30 Doubly-demonic rapper/actor?

35 Leave off 37 It's not designed to be a lint trap 38 Tattoo parlor supplies 39 Gathering where everyone's all, "What up, everybody?"

42 Sandbar 43 Homeopathic diet drops in 2011 health news 44 ___ Jr. (Sprout competitor) 47 Golfer Michelle 48 Get some grub 51 Poet who elicits a lot of giggles?

55 "ER" actress Julianna 56 King of the gods, in Hindu mythology 57 Opera song, or a Vegas Strip hotel 58 Office corr., sometimes 59 "Today" co-anchor Matt 60 Lions' homes Last week’s solution

61 Horse-drawn carriage 62 Joints for pleading?

DOWN 1 Russian host of the 2014 Olympics 2 Farmer's expanse 3 Narc's find 4 Hems and ___ 5 Herbal remedy whose name suggests it does a lot 6 Drink with a Max variety 7 Pub options 8 Finnish runner Paavo 9 Spanish hero played by Charlton Heston 10 Humorous news website whose logo is a girl with a jackhammer 11 "Whip It" band 12 From the top 13 Attention-getting shouts 19 Historic name in supercomputers 21 Put on the payroll 25 Biofuel from cows 27 Like some odds 28 Variety 29 Slumber party garb 30 "___ Silver, away!"

31 U2 album "Rattle and ___" 32 Summer, in St. Tropez 33 Polygraph detection 34 "___ Fly" (Dixie Chicks song) 35 "Exes & ___" (series on Logo) 36 "Whatever" grunt 40 American statesman Root 41 Frozen dessert 45 Biological building blocks 46 Urban in country 47 Weak-willed 48 Provide (with) 49 See eye to eye 50 Former Russian rulers 51 March ___ 52 Scott Baio co-star Moran 53 Michael of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" 54 ___ instant 55 ___ Hatter

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PUBLIC NOTICES 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss. County of Stark) On January 5, 2011, 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. /s/ Stephanie L Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 CitiMortgage v Hewitt 41926.640 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 16, 2011, 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 5 in Block 9 of High Park #5, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof Keith Larkin and Janet J Larkin, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title of Missoula, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2005 and Recorded on December 1, 2005 at 4:30 o’clock P.M., under Document No 200531932. The beneficial interest is currently held by The Bank of New York Mellon formerly known as The Bank of New York as successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR1. 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 $713.64, beginning November 1, 2008, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of December 31, 2010 is $213,031.72 principal, interest at the rate of 6.125% now totaling $21,338.49, late charges in the amount of $316.14, escrow advances of $9,457.55 and other fees and expenses advanced of $447.55, plus accruing interest at the rate of $35.75 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: January 5, 2011 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)) ss. County of Stark) On January 5, 2011, 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. /s/ Stephanie L Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 Emc/larkin NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 16, 2011, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County

Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 7 OF HIDDEN HILLS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Troy Gaswint, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to American Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 17, 2002 and recorded July 11, 2002 at 1:00 o’clock P.M., in Book 684, Page 1765, under Document No. 200219624. The beneficial interest is currently held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-RP1. 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 $1,491.86, beginning December 1, 2007, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of January 28, 2011 is $103,246.31 principal, interest at the rate of 12.625% now totaling $33,397.58, late charges in the amount of $1,323.86, escrow advances of $7,782.95 and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,619.42, plus accruing interest at the rate of $35.71 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: January 5, 2011 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss.

County of Stark) On January 5, 2011, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 Litton V Gaswint 41462.199 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 2, 2011, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: TRACT 16 C OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1825, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. Timothy J Trudell and Stephanie D Trudell, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to PHH Mortgage Services, as Beneficiary, by Deed of trust dated March 31, 2006 and recorded April 5, 2006 in Book 771 Page 815 under Document No.

200607566. 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 $1,689.16, beginning June 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 December 2, 2010 is $266,993.87 principal, interest at the rate of 6.12500% now totaling $24,642.04, late charges in the amount of $675.52, escrow advances of $3.589.21, and other fees and expenses advanced of $358.25, plus accruing interest at the rate of $44.80 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any.

Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an asis, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.

The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: December 23, 2010 /s/ Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss.

County of Stark) On December 23, 2010, 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. /s/ Joan Meier Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 02/23/2013 PHH V. Trudell 41392.723 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 6, 2011, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: TRACT FIFTEEN (15) OF CANYON VILLAGE NO. 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. R. Steven Nuckols and Joanna M. Nuckols, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Community BankMissoula, Inc., as Beneficiary, by DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 27, 2005 AND RECORDED ON APRIL 29, 2005 IN BOOK 751, PAGE 799, UNDER DOCUMENT NO 200509868. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. Charles J. Peterson, is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,950.57, 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 December 13, 2010 is $252,974.68 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $24,184.23, late charges in the amount of $2,005.38, escrow advances of $7,083.77, and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,024.68, plus accru-

ing interest at the rate of $29.99 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: December 27, 2010 /s/Charles J. Peterson Successor Trustee MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM P.O. Box 1097 Dickinson, ND 58602-1097 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA )) ss. County of Stark) On December 27, 2010, 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. /s/ Stephanie L Crimmins Notary Public Stark County, North Dakota Commission expires: 12/24/2014 CitiMortgage V. Nuckols 41926.469 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/13/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which RECECCA HOLMAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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 Trust Indenture Dated 10/09/2007 and recorded 10/10/2007, in document No. 200726859 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 807 at Page Number 219 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 OF OLSEN’S ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 619 N CURTIS ST, Missoula, MT 59801. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BY BAC GP, LLC, ITS GENERAL PARTNERS, AS ATTORNEY-INFACT. 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 11/01/2010, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF

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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 $212,688.77 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.625% per annum from 11/01/2010 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: 1/27/2011, ReconTrust Company, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110006766 FEI NO. 1006.127058 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/29/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which ROSALEE J MURPHY 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 Trust Indenture Dated 09/23/2005 and recorded 09/28/2005, in document No. 200525526 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 761 at Page Number 296 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 78 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 8, THE NORTH 78 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 86 OF SCHOOL ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 1735 SHERWOOD STREET, Missoula, MT 59802. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 05/01/2010, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any.

TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $93,087.95 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.625% per annum from 04/01/2010 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: 02/11/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100121850 FEI NO. 1006.112780

Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/21/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which ARMEDA HOOVER AND GERALD HOOVER as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to MARK E. NOENNIG as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/05/2005 and recorded 04/06/2005, in document No. 200507784 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 750 at Page Number 417 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 88 OF DALY’S ADDITION NO. 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2101 SOUTH 14TH STREET, Missoula, MT 59801. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, BY BAC GP, LLC, ITS GENERAL PARTNER, AS ATTORNEYIN-FACT. 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 08/01/2010, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $131,949.74 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 8.001% per annum from 08/01/2010 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: 02/07/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110009283 FEI NO. 1006.128818 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/27/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which SANDRA A. DEAL as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/13/2006 and recorded 12/19/2006, in document No. 200632433 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 789 at Page Number 314 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B19 OF

CANYON CREEK VILLAGE PHASES 5, 6, 7 AND 8, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4711 ADALAIDE LANE, Missoula, MT 59808. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 06/01/2010, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $107,937.31 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 4.375% per annum from 05/01/2010 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: 02/09/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100124750 FEI NO. 1006.113581 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/17/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MARK L CHEFF, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY 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 Trust Indenture Dated 05/03/2005 and recorded 05/09/2005, in document No. 200510602 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 1533 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 2A OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 5619, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 5 AND THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. Property Address: 3512 Bear Creek Road, Bonner, MT 59823. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 01/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $186,907.22 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.375% per annum from 12/01/2008 until paid, plus all

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 charged 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: 02/02/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 100108972 FEI NO. 1006.110351 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/05/2011, 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 of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which THOMAS SKOOG, A SINGLE PERSON as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/08/2010 and recorded 04/08/2010, in document No. 201006639 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 857 at Page Number 1324 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3A OF PERRY ADDITION, LOT 3, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2413 39TH ST, Missoula, MT 59803-1122. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING,

LP. 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 11/01/2010 and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $162,056.97 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.25% per annum from 11/01/2010 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: 02/15/2011 ReconTrust Company, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0011175 FEI NO. 1006.128934

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the following item on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Missoula City Council Chambers located at 140 W Pine Street in Missoula, Montana.

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on this item on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 201 of he County Courthouse annex located at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana. Amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations The Missoula County Rural Initiatives Office proposes amendments to Article 8 of the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations that address Divisions of Land Exempt from Review. The purpose of these revisions is to clarify the use of exemptions and make minor revisions to the application and review requirements. Examples of amendments include, but are not limited to: clarification of the use of exemptions for condominiums,

format of application submittal, removal of the Missoula County Attorney’s Office as the reviewing agency and replacing it with “designated Missoula County department”, requiring a public meeting instead of public hearing for the consideration of family transfers, providing for administrative review of agricultural exemptions, and setting a 1 year deadline for filing exemptions with up to a 1 year extension. The proposed amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations are available for public and agency comment. The amendments can be viewed at www.co.missoula.mt.us./rural.

They are also available for public inspection at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants (City Hall, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula), Missoula County Rural Initiatives (office location: 317 Woody Street, Missoula), Missoula County Clerk and Recorders Office (Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula) and the Missoula County Commissioners Office (Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula). Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. Comments may be directed to Missoula County Rural Initiatives at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802 or via email to ri@co.missoula.mt.us. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling 258-4657. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION TO OPERATE RESTAURANT/ LIQUOR/ GAMBLING CONCESSION AT MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Sealed proposals, endorsed “Qualifications for Restaurant/Liquor/Gambling Concession, MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT” must be received at the Administration office of the Missoula County Airport Authority, 5225 Hwy 10 West, Missoula MT. 59808 until and no later than 1:00 pm M.S.T. on April 15, 2011. Proposals and all accompanying documents shall become the property of the Missoula County Airport Authority and shall not be returned, except as hereinafter indicated. Please provide four (4) copies of all proposals. Proposals shall be submitted on the Proposal Form provided with the Qualifications Documents. Documents may be obtained at the Missoula International Airport, Administration office, or by calling 406-728-4381.

Documents may be picked up between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm beginning Monday, February 28, 2011. Any questions should be directed to Cathy Tortorelli, Administrative Manager. The Missoula County Airport Authority reserves the right to award the Concession Agreement based upon the proposal it deems most advantageous to the Authority and the public over the term of the Concession Agreement.

Selection of the successful responder shall be based upon the information supplied in connection with the proposal and support-

ing documentation as well as factors and criteria contained therein. Such factors and criteria include the financial return to the Missoula County Airport Authority, the completeness of an operating plan setting forth anticipated hours of operation, mode of operation and means of implementing concession operations. The Authority shall be the sole judge of the best party qualified to undertake and operate the concession.

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Request for Qualifications: The BitterRoot Economic Development District (BREDD, Inc) is offering interested individuals or organizations an opportunity to submit a proposal to BREDD to provide Technical Assistance to regional Forest Businesses. Up to $220,000 is available for this project.

Proposals due March 24, 2011. Access the RFQ at http://www.bredd.org. Contact Melissa Fisher at mfisher@bredd.org or 406258-3423 with questions.

Request for Qualifications: The BitterRoot Economic Development District (BREDD), with the Mineral County Board of Commissioners and Airport Board, seeks a qualified aviation consultant to conduct a Needs Assessment and Business Plan for the Mineral County Airport. Up to $60,000 is available for this project. Proposals due April 8, 2011. The RFQ can be accessed at http://www.bredd.org.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal and State Fair Housing Acts, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, marital status, age, and/or creed or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, and pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage.

Master bed w/ closet/office area, Large storage shed, new deck & underground sprinklers $220,000 • MLS # 10007009.

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1400 Burns, 327-8787 porticorealestate.com Beautiful River home on Bitterroot just minutes from Missoula. 3 bed 2 bath with a deck that could hold the whole party. $979,000 or Equity Shares available.

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521 Hartman #2, 327-8787 porticorealestate.com Deck Overlooks Clarkfork River - for income qualified first time homeowners, great 2bdr condo, attached 2 car garage, like new, pets allowed, 1401 Cedar St #22 327-8787 porticorealestate.com Farm Houses w/land in Missoula, these funky farm houses boast lots of land to spread out and do your thing, Development potential. 3278787 porticorealestate.com Five bedroom 4+ bath townhome on golfcourse with excellent views and gracious space. $445,000. MLS 10007754.

Call Anne 546-5816 for showings. Windermere Real Estate GORGEOUS CRAFTSMAN STYLE TARGET RANGE HOME ON 0.94 ACRES. 5 Bdr/3.5 Bath, double garage, hardwood & tile floors, gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, main floor master, 2 family rooms. Close to schools, shopping, and the Bitterroot River. $469,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com GORGEOUS HANDCRAFTED HOME IN 3.3 ACRES ON PETTY CREEK. 3 Bdr/2.5 Baths, Main floor master suite, great room, gorgeous kitchen, hardwood floors, heated double garage, with guest quarters, and great views. $595,000.

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PRICE REDUCED! 5 bed, 3 bath home in South Hills. House has central air, vaulted ceilings, big family room with gas fireplace.

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Great 3 Bed 2 Bath home on the hill in Lolo. This home features a spacious living room, large backyard and nice deck, great views of the mountains, and huge family room in the basement. Perfect home for RD financing. $189,900. MLS # 20110854. Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com

Rare Wilma Building Condo – unique loft style condo offers a carefree, fun lifestyle with an amazing view on top of the historic Wilma, $219,900 3278787 porticorealestate.com

Handsome, Spacious Home on Prime Upper Miller Creek Acreage, 5+ bedrooms, with out of town living on quiet cul-desac, and acres. Rodeo Rd. 3278787 porticorealestate.com IMMACULATE HOME ON A 20,000 SQ FT LOT. Beautifully updated and maintained 4 Bdr/3 Bath Lolo area home.

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Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Just Listed: 3 bed, 1.5 bath centrally located condo w/ 1 car garage. 1 bedroom has deck, gas fireplace, tall ceilings in living room. New trim, interior pain and vinyl. $139,900 • MLS # 20110908 Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com LOG HOMES. Hand peeled, hand crafted, saddle notch, full scribe, full length logs. Top quality craftsmanship at very affordable prices. missioncreekloghomes.com or (406)745-2110 New! To be built! 3 Bed, 2 bed home on 1 acre. Buyer can pick colors & finishing touches. $2000 appliance allowance & $1300 landscaping allowance. $199,900 MLS #10007161 Jeremy & Betsy Milyard 880-4749 www.hotmontanahomes.com GORGEOUS LOWER RATTLESNAKE HOME. 4 Bdr, 2 Baths, separate heated studio, wide-plank fir floors, 10' high ceilings, great kitchen, lots of light, all just steps from Greenough Park and trails. $310,000. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com GREAT CENTRAL MISSOULA LOCATION. 3 Bdr/2 Baths, detached heated studio, multilevel deck, carport, oak flooring, sunny kitchen, family room, utility/storage room, bonus room with private bath a n d more. Prudential Montana. $199,900. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696 or visit... www.mindypalmer.com

Rattlesnake Home on Large Lot, nice 3br home sits on very rare lot, mature landscaping, tennis court, home has lots of upgrades, 506 Redwood 3278787 porticorealestate.com GREAT NORTHSIDE LOCATION. 2 Bdr/1 Bath, fenced yard, hardwood floors, fireplace, lots of natural light, washer/dryer, off-street parking, walk to community gardens, parks, brew pub and downtown .

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CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 3 BR Townhome FSBO near GFS Like new 3-br, 1.5ba townhouse for sale for $182,500. No HOA fees.

Central location at 2019 7th St near the Good Food Store.

Attached garage, private fenced yard, nice upgrades throughout home. Call 531-0930 for appointment. See byownermissoula.com for details. Agents welcome.

3344B Connery Way. Modern three level townhome. Easy maintenance yard, 2 bed 3 bath double car garage. $192,000.

MLS 10006082. Call Anne 546-5816 for showings.

Windermere Real Estate Uptown Flats Unit #213 1 bed 1 bath and all the amenities included in this Quality Downtown Condo. $149,900.

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MANUFACTURED HOMES 1999 Champion 16x80, 3 Brs/2 Bath - Central Air = $25,900.

1999 Champion 28x66, 3 Brs/2 Baths - Central Air = $49,500.

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US Government Real Estate for Sale Missoula Fireweather Site, 2.7 Acres

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1996 Commodore 28x76, 4 Brs/3 Baths - Central Air = $54,900.

Delivered & set up within 150 miles of Billings. More Used inventory available!! Call 406-651-4500 or 696-6282 or 855-2279

LAND FOR SALE 3.5 ACRES BARE LAND ON PETTY CREEK. Gorgeous bare land parcel straddling Petty Creek. Septic, well, and utilities in place. Gorgeous building spot with mountain, creek, and valley views. Custom builder available. $149,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com Almost 1/2 acre building site with great views. Close to Ranch Club Golf course and fishing access. City sewer stubbed to the property line. $84,900.

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Great get away or build your dream home. No power to area. $170 per year road maintenance fee. $149,900. MLS#10007447.

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Beautiful wooded 3.69 acres with 550 feet of Twin Creeks frontage. Easy access from Hwy 200 on well maintained county road. Modulars or manufactured homes on a permanent foundation are allowed. Seller will carry contract with $50,000 down at 7 % interest. $219,900.

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NEW LISTING! Beautiful building site with a 40x72 Agricutural Building. 20.78 Acres. $349,900.

MLS#20111015. 10900 Crystal Creek Road, Clinton. Janet 2403932 or Robin 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

downtown building. $875,000. MLS 10003350.

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UPSCALE DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE 1 and 2 bedroom condos available

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Jeff Ellis

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529-5087

546-5816

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Missoula Independent Classifieds Page C11 March 17 – March 24, 2011

Gold'n Plump Chicken Drums or Thighs

$4.50

56 oz.

Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal

California Organic Minneolas

99¢

lb.

Guinness Draught, Stout or Harp

$6.99 6 pack

$2.99 12 oz.

Family Pack Extra Lean Boneless Pork Loin Chops

$2.99

Imported Organic Bartlett Pears

Natural Directions Organic Fruit Cups

$1.39

$1.99

lb.

lb.

New Belgium Brewing

$6.59 6 pack

4 count

Family Pack Bone-In Beef Ribeye Steak

California Snow White Cauliflower

$5.99

89¢

lb.

HOT BUY!

lb.

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Penne, Rotini or Noodles

Apothic Red

2 for $3

.75 liter

$9.69

12-13.25 oz.

Boneless Beef Rump Roast

California Stalk Celery

79¢

$2.99

lb.

lb.

Deli Fresh Beef Pastie

$2.99 12 oz.

2 for $4

IQF Tilapia Filet

$3.99

Classico 15-24 oz.

Pasta Sauces

lb.

Imported Fancy Yellow Squash

Natural Directions Frozen Waffles

Bakery Fresh Sunflower Seed Bread

99¢

$2.65

$2.49

lb.

6 count

loaf

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