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BUY NOTHING PROMOTES WAR AND PEACE ON LATE-NIGHT, DRUNKEN OPINION NEWS ARTS HOW A LOCAL GIFT ECONOMY A MISSOULA HILLSIDE KARAOKE CONNECTS US ALL
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KIND OF A BIG SPIEL: MISSOULA HOSTS HUGE REGIONAL CURLING TOURNAMENT
BUY NOTHING PROMOTES WAR AND PEACE ON LATE-NIGHT, DRUNKEN OPINION NEWS ARTS HOW A LOCAL GIFT ECONOMY A MISSOULA HILLSIDE KARAOKE CONNECTS US ALL
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News
Voices/Letters Early Edge, clean air and brain injuries ..................................................4 The Week in Review Kaarma, campus deaths and Lady Griz go dancing .....................6 Briefs Wilma sold, MHA expands and Buy Nothing Missoula ........................................6 Etc. How schools use health records against sexual assault victims...............................7 News Missoula showcases its status as regional curling capital......................................8 News Weasel Head looks to represent the invisible........................................................9 Opinion Peace, love and the branding of a Missoula hillside.......................................10 Feature On the hunt with Montana’s primitive skills practitioners..............................12
Arts & Entertainment
Arts How late-night karaoke connects us all .................................................................16 Music A personal plea for wilder Turtles.......................................................................17 Books Brutal acts of sorrow in Call Me Home..............................................................18 Film John Yingling takes Gonzo around the world .....................................................19 Film Still Alice captures the slow horror of Alzheimer’s .............................................20 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films.......................................................21 What’s Good Here Fish out of water............................................................................22 Hangriest Hafa ..............................................................................................................24 8 Days a Week Buckskin bras rule ...............................................................................25 Mountain High North Dakota Downhill ......................................................................33 Agenda Occupy the Farm..............................................................................................34
Exclusives
Street Talk .......................................................................................................................4 In Other News ..............................................................................................................11 Classifieds....................................................................................................................C-1 The Advice Goddess...................................................................................................C-2 Free Will Astrolog y ....................................................................................................C-4 Crossword Puzzle .......................................................................................................C-6 This Modern World...................................................................................................C-12 PUBLISHER Lynne Foland EDITOR Skylar Browning PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Joe Weston ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Heidi Starrett CIRCULATION & BUSINESS MANAGER Adrian Vatoussis DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS Christie Anderson ARTS EDITOR Erika Fredrickson PHOTO EDITOR Cathrine L. Walters CALENDAR EDITOR Kate Whittle STAFF REPORTERS Kate Whittle, Alex Sakariassen, Ted McDermott COPY EDITOR Kate Whittle EDITORIAL INTERNS Courtney Anderson, Kellen Beck ART DIRECTOR Kou Moua CIRCULATION ASSISTANT MANAGER Ryan Springer ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Steven Kirst, Tracy Lopez, Will Peterson ADMIN, PROMO & EVENTS COORDINATOR Leif Christian CLASSIFIED SALES REPRESENTATIVE Tami Allen FRONT DESK Lorie Rustvold CONTRIBUTORS Ari LeVaux, Scott Renshaw, Nick Davis, Ednor Therriault, Jule Banville, Matthew Frank, Molly Laich, Dan Brooks, Melissa Mylchreest, Rob Rusignola, Migizi Pensoneau, Brooks Johnson, Sarah Aswell
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[voices]
Clearing the air
STREET TALK
by Cathrine L. Walters
Asked Tuesday, March 17, on the University of Montana campus. This week’s feature focuses on primitive skills experts in Montana. What do you think is a lost art or skill worth reviving? Follow-up: What modern day gadget or technology has most changed your routine? Melissa DeYoung: I’m interested in communication and today everything is so fast. Things were simpler back in the day, so I’d like to revive the Pony Express. To get rid of computers and cellphones so people would be more apt to write something. I remember having a pen pal! Information station: My stupid cellphone. I have email and everything on it. I do my business, computer work and everything on it.
Jake Wallace: Poetry. It’s not revered as an art form like it used to be. It’s good for mental creativity and expression. Digital revolution: I’m a media arts major so something in the film realm. Everything Adobe. The whole digital realm of technology through film and photography.
Maizie Smith: The whole idea of craftsmanship versus being in an assembly line. It has a lot of affects on the social structures of society too. Maybe it’s just Missoula, but woodworking comes to mind and people who build their own furniture. Mobile device: Probably my laptop computer. Otherwise I’d have to go to the library. It makes things more accessible.
Joshua Byrnes: Blacksmithing is an art I’ve always been fascinated by that doesn’t really exist anymore. Cannot compute: Calculator. I’m a mathematics graduate student and every day I use some form of a computer or personal calculator.
Stan Wilson: Making fire with a bow. Does everything but cook dinner: The iPhone. Before I had one I didn’t care whether I connected much with the outside world, but with an iPhone I check Facebook, sports shows, check my email and every once in a while make a phone call.
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The legislature is moving ahead with a proposal to simplify state income taxes. That’s a great idea, but along the way it would eliminate the state tax credits for clean burning wood and pellet stoves, solar, wind, geothermal and recycling. The theory is that they’ll come back later and add back the ones they think are important. I think we should have that discussion now, before the bill passes. Montana and specifically Missoula has made great strides in cleaning up the air by adopting cleaner burning stoves. We have more work to do and other counties are just beginning to face that challenge. This is not the time to take away a major incentive in switching out older polluting stoves. The bill is SB 171 and you can comment by going to: http://leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/64th/legwebmessage.asp and selecting “House Taxation” from the drop down and leaving a comment. Time is short—please contact your representatives. Guy Hanson Missoula
Hit the ground running We would like to voice our support for the Early Edge proposal being discussed by the Montana Legislature. Our own children are fortunate to currently attend or to have attended in the past high quality, fantastic preschool settings where they benefited immensely from the social and emotional growth opportunities. This is where the seeds were planted to grow their lifelong love of learning, because learning through play was fun! However, for too many middle-class, working families these wonderful opportunities are not readily available. That’s why we are strong supporters of early childhood education in general and the Early Edge proposal, specifically. Public, optional pre-K for all kids is long overdue when you compare Montana to other states’ funding of early education. We like that Early Edge offers flexibility and options for districts and individual families, and it allows private businesses to leverage public dollars to expand existing high quality preschool programs. We have seen firsthand the benefits associated with preschool. Thanks to preschool, our children were well-prepared for grade school—they knew how to write and were beginning readers, but equally important was their understanding of classroom routines and expectations, ability to communicate well with their peers and problem-solving skills. They hit the ground running. Many children do not receive this preparation, and much of their first school year involves learning foundational concepts so they, too, can succeed. Early Edge would create a fair
playing field so that all kids are ready to excel when they enter grade school. Early Edge is an investment—one that will provide meaningful and important long-term results. Please join us in contacting your legislators in support of Early Edge. Jennifer and Chris Newbold Missoula
A good start No child should be denied access to an early education. In this country, we need to be doing more to increase universal public preschool programs. At the moment, most preschool programs in America are privately run—and very expensive. This prevents millions of
“Montana is ranked second in the nation, per capita, for the number of traumatic brain injury related deaths.” children from poor or even middle class families from getting a good start on their education. As a result, they tend to fall behind their more privileged peers through no fault of their own. Children who do not attend a preschool program are often behind their peers once they enter kindergarten. This gap is most prominent in literacy scores and cognitive development. Children who attended a preschool program are more likely to read at a younger age and will have improved communication and thinking skills. This gap continues for the remainder of a child’s education. A study by the Urban Institute in Washington shows that children without a preschool education will enter kindergarten without the math, literacy and social skills to succeed. Further, the gap that exists at age 5 will, for most of them, tragically continues to exist until the age of 18. The benefits of preschool for children extend far beyond mere math and literacy scores. Children who attend preschools often have increased socio-emotional development as well. These children have better relations with their peers and teachers in later years of schooling than children who did not attend a preschool.
Those who disagree with universal preschool programs often cite a lack of funding for education. But our government spent $3 trillion on an unnecessary war in Iraq. That sum would have paid for universal preschool programs across the country for 200 years. We need to push for increased access to preschool programs. Any parents seeking an early childhood learning environment for their children should not be denied this right. Education is not a privilege; it is a right afforded to all children. We need to honor that right. Chris Olsen Missoula
Heads up The Brain Injury Alliance of Montana recognizes the month of March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Through the observation of an awareness month, our nonprofit alliance hopes to raise awareness to prevent future brain injuries and help those affected find the information, resources and support services they need. The Brain Injury Alliance of Montana has been serving Montanans for almost 30 years now. We aim to create a better future for those impacted by brain injury through awareness, support, advocacy, community engagement and the prevention of traumatic brain injury. Montana is ranked second in the nation, per capita, for the number of traumatic brain injury related deaths. It is estimated that over 40,000 individuals have sustained brain injury in the Big Sky. Even more distressing is the fact that almost half of those people need help, on a day-to-day basis, for the rest of their lives. Nationally, more than 2.5 million Americans suffer brain trauma every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Car crashes, assaults, falls, gunshot wounds and sports accidents are to blame for most of these life changing injuries, both in our state and around the United States. Brain Injury Alliance of Montana works to, not only support individuals and families affected by brain injury, but also to bring awareness to our communities in an effort to prevent new injuries. Our services include the Brain Injury Help Line [(800) 241-6442], information and referral services, statewide support groups, educational trainings and our annual brain injury conferences which will be held in three Montana cities this spring. To learn more about the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana, call (800) 241-6442, or visit biamt.org. Sahra Susman Outreach Coordinator Brain Injury Alliance of Montana Missoula
missoulanews.com • March 19–March 26, 2015 [5]
[news]
WEEK IN REVIEW
VIEWFINDER
by Cathrine L. Walters
Wednesday, March 11 Missoula District Judge Ed Mclean denies a request for a new trial and reduced charges for Markus Kaarma, who was convicted of deliberate homicide in December. Kaarma’s attorneys argued prejudicial media coverage undermined the fairness of the original trial.
Thursday, March 12 Kristy and Shawn Ellinghouse, married Seeley Lake firefighters, learn their stolen truck and firefighting equipment have been recovered in Seattle, where their things went missing over the weekend, during the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb.
Friday, March 13 Missoula police attempt to pull over a vehicle belonging to Jon Ryan Fischer, a suspect in an earlier theft. When Fischer flees, a high-speed pursuit begins, reaching 100 mph before police finally apprehend the suspect on Highway 200.
Saturday, March 14 On the last day of the Big Sky Conference’s men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in Missoula, the Lady Griz overcome a halftime deficit to beat Northern Colorado and advance to the NCAA tournament, while the men lose in the final minutes to Eastern Washington.
Sunday, March 15 Two University of Montana students die in unrelated incidents. Kole Swartz, 19, dies of an accidental gunshot at a house party. Brenden Sperr, 19, dies in Craig Hall of an apparent suicide. A university law student also dies over the weekend; the date and circumstances are not disclosed.
Monday, March 16 Realtor Jed Dennison confirms that Renobased developers Stephen Glenn and Dario Passalalpi have backed out of their planned purchase of the Missoula Mercantile. The downtown landmark has been vacant since 2010, when Macy’s moved out.
Tuesday, March 17 Local businesses and nonprofits announce plans to revive the Montana Festival of the Book, which Humanities Montana headed from 1999 until last October. The upcoming Montana Book Festival is scheduled for Sept. 10-12.
Blue Skies Campaign, 350 Missoula and Community Action for Justice in the Americas, Africa and Asia organized a non-violent sit-in after entering the Missoula office of Sen. Steve Daines. The March 13 event, which resulted in 14 individuals charged with misdemeanor trespassing, aimed to draw attention to Daines’ inaction on climate change.
Housing
Building blocks Last August, the Missoula Housing Authority shelled out $2 million to purchase River Ridge, a 70unit apartment building for those 55 and older. Now, MHA is negotiating the purchase of two more large properties, the 104-unit Parkside Village and the 51unit Russell Square. Lori Davidson, MHA’s executive director, is confident those sales will happen. When they do, the association will have nearly doubled its stock of affordable housing—part of an aggressive plan that Davidson says improves options for low-income residents and helps stabilize MHA during a period of highly uncertain federal funding. “The reason that we’re doing these developments is not just to preserve and create new housing,” Davidson says, “but to ensure we can continue to serve the people who are currently being served under those federal subsidy programs.” The seeds of MHA’s recent campaign to acquire more properties were planted 17 years ago. Before 1998, housing authorities were allowed to receive funding exclusively from the federal government. After
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1998, a new law allowed housing authorities to partner with private developers to construct new affordable housing options. Developers using the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program are given tax breaks for investing in affordable housing, and participating housing authorities are allowed first right of refusal to purchase those properties 15 years after their construction. Beginning in 2000, MHA started taking advantage of the new opportunity, working with investors and developers to construct River Ridge, Russell Square, Parkside Village and other projects. Relative to other housing authorities in the state, MHA was “ahead of the curve” in partnering with developers, says Bruce Brensdal, executive director of the Montana Board of Housing. Now that foresight is paying off, as properties come up for sale and MHA acquires them from the private partners, becoming the units’ owners and managers. Jim Morton, director of the Missoula Human Resource Council, says MHA’s acquisition of the properties is a boon for the working poor and those on fixed incomes. Had someone else purchased the properties, Morton says they likely would’ve been private owners from outside Missoula. With MHA, Morton says residents benefit from working with a local,
publicly accountable agency. “I think there’s something comforting in that,” he says. As for River Ridge, MHA has applied for tax-credit funding to make substantial improvements and maintain the property as affordable housing for the next 46 years. In addition to preserving affordable-housing options, the housing authority is also working to build new units. Just last week, MHA received a $600,000 grant to build six one-bedroom apartments on California Street. Ted McDermott
Business
Top Hat owner buys Wilma Top Hat Lounge owner Nick Checota has big plans for the future of entertainment in downtown Missoula. On March 16, Checota officially announced he’d purchased the historic Wilma Theatre from Simba Development LLC and its president, Rick Wishcamper. Checota will now act as the talent buyer for both venues, putting him in the driver’s seat of two of the most popular stages in town. According to the joint press release issued by Checota and Wishcamper Monday, the Wilma will be
[news] run “as is” through late June or early July. As Checota told the Independent shortly after the announcement, the goal is to “get all the shows that are on the books done and do them well” before he and his wife, Robin, proceed with upgrades and renovations to the nearly 100-year-old building. “We’re going to put a lot of money into the sound and get the room to be acoustically treated and put a whole new set of speakers in there,” Checota says. Other changes will include an all-beverage liquor license and potential movement of the main theater’s rear wall to optimize space. Checota adds that from a visual standpoint, the renovations won’t alter the historic character of the venue. “That’s what makes the Wilma cool,” he says, “so we’re definitely not going to tamper with the historic look of it.” In Monday’s release, Wishcamper claimed Checota’s “vision” for the Wilma was a major factor in the decision to sell to him, explaining that, “With the Wilma, you’re more of a caretaker than an owner. It’s a community asset, and Nick understands that.” Reached by phone Tuesday, Wishcamper would only add, “I think Nick will be a great owner.” As for the Wilma’s film offerings, Checota assures the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival—with which the Top Hat has grown increasingly involved—will “definitely” continue along with other event-type screenings like fly fishing and ski movies. He intends to spend the coming weeks evaluating if and how the Wilma’s daily calendar of independent films will fit into his long-term plans. Another task Checota has set for himself in the near-term is to sit down with Knitting Factory Entertainment, which has operated the space since last fall, as well as other third-party promoters to discuss relationships moving forward. Ultimately, Checota plans to carefully coordinate shows between the Top Hat and the Wilma. He says the Top Hat will host local, regional and national bands for crowds in the 500 to 550 range while the Wilma will feature larger, more established national and international acts. Ownership of both venues will also prevent booking of two competing shows on the same night, Checota says, and give him the “flexibility” to respond to the popularity of certain shows at the Top Hat by shifting them to a larger venue. “St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Lettuce, Tweedy— all of those shows could have been, and now that we own the Wilma, would be shows that we would probably move over to the Wilma,” Checota says. Checota adds his purchase of the Wilma shouldn’t have a big impact on ticket prices for local
concerts. If anything, he says, it’ll benefit the entertainment market given that his model—unlike that of a third-party promoter—is built on a variety of factors beyond ticketing, such as bar sales. Checota declined to comment on the purchase price for the Wilma. When Wishcamper and the Rocky Mountain Development Group last put the venue on the market in September 2011, the asking price was $1.8 million. “It’s just a phenomenal room,” Checota says of his motivations in buying the Wilma. “It’s gotta be one of the coolest rooms in the Northwest. It needs some investment and it needs some upgrades.” Alex Sakariassen
Gift economy
Your money’s no good here American cheese slices, cross-country skis and a dog kennel are just some items people are giving to their neighbors through a new Facebook-based gift economy project spreading through Missoula.
The Buy Nothing Project works neighborhood by neighborhood for residents to give, receive, share and lend items without bartering or exchanging money. In December, Stacy Varkuza started a chapter in Missoula for the Northside, Hip Strip, University District and downtown known as “Buy Nothing Heart of Missoula.” Since then, demand has increased, with new Buy Nothing pages for east, south and west Missoula. Overall, about 400 members have joined the project. “I was getting all of these requests and having to turn all these people away, and eventually there were some people here and there who were interested in starting groups like I did,” Varkuza says.
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Number of goals Sawyer Jacobson scored— including one in sudden-death overtime—to help the Missoula Maulers clinch a 3-2 victory over the Southern Oregon Spartans in the Western States Hockey League playoffs. With the win, the Maulers advance to the division finals against the Idaho Junior Steelheads.
A recent story out of the University of Oregon has sexual assault victims’ advocates nationwide concerned about its troubling implications for student privacy. As reported by NPR and other outlets, an unidentified UO student reported being gangraped last spring by three basketball players. No criminal charges were ever filed, but the school eventually found the players responsible and expelled them. The alleged victim sued UO in January for its handling of the incident, alleging that administrators delayed investigating the case until after the basketball season. In a countersuit, UO obtained access to the victim’s records from the school’s health clinic, claiming that since she sought damages for emotional distress, it was relevant to use her post-rape therapy records in court. A Rhode Island attorney told NPR the school was within its rights to do so, through a loophole in the privacy agreement known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which is used by most colleges and universities in the U.S. An op-ed by Katie Rose Guest Pryal in The Chronicle of Higher Education warns that students whose institutions use the FERPA agreement can’t be assured their privacy will be protected. “Don’t go to your college counseling center to seek therapy,” she concluded. “Go to an off-site counseling center.” So, how does the Oregon situation change things at the University of Montana? Drew Colling, a clinical counselor and director at UM’s Student Advocacy Resource Center, which offers education and counseling for victims of sexual assault, says not at all. “We are a completely confidential resource,” she says, explaining that UM student records are held under the more stringent Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Additionally, Montana state law specifically clarifies that medical records only belong to the patient. UM General Legal Counsel Lucy France backs up that assertion, saying, “The University of Montana administration does not have access to students’ health care or counseling records.” When asked for an outside perspective, Kelsen Young, director at the statewide Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, says she defers to Colling’s expertise. While Montana’s privacy laws would appear to prevent the legal strategy used at UO, it doesn’t mean sexual assault victims can’t still have their treatment used against them. Shantelle Gaynor with the Missoula Crime Victims’ Advocate program has seen local cases where the defense team used just the fact that a victim sought counseling services as an indicator of mental instability. “Having a tool for help be used as a tool to discredit you,” Gaynor says, “is a really unfortunate loophole.”
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Through the Heart of Missoula page, Varkuza says she has received a new twin mattress for her daughter from someone in her neighborhood. “I have a young child and she’s constantly growing out of clothes and going through baby items,” she says. “It’s just nice to get something I need and be able to get it from my neighbor and not have to go to the store. I’m using less gas and I’m getting to socialize, which isn’t something I get to do as a young mom a lot.” Gina Cors, a member of Buy Nothing Heart of Missoula, says she’s given clothes, potting soil and Brita filters. She’s also received garage shelves, a necklace, corks and acrylic paints for a project. “I checked out the page and read a little about it and it seemed like an awesome idea,” she says. Liesl Clark co-founded the Buy Nothing Project in 2013 on Bainbridge Island, Wash. By the project’s second day, she says over 500 members had joined the group, and in a little over a week she had to start a second one to meet demand. Now Buy Nothing extends to 13 countries with about 650 Facebook groups, 800 volunteer administrators and upwards of 150,000 members. Clark attributes the success to the sense of individualism promoted in a market economy. “You have your money, you earn your money, and then you use your money,” Clark tells the Indy. “But we’re isolated. That money is serving to isolate us from each other because with that money, we’re buying goods but we don’t know who grew them, and we’re buying from a middle person.” Clark says she constantly maintains the project, and approves around 10 admins to start new groups each day. She adds that she’s seen exchanges ranging from a single cup of sugar to a yacht. “There are plenty of people who are getting rid of things, and plenty of people who would be happy to receive them,” she says. “Rather than taking it to the landfill or giving anonymously to Goodwill, for example, where you don’t meet the person who receives it, you’re connecting with people who are right here, and right outside your door.” Courtney Anderson
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Kind of a big spiel Missoula showcases its status as regional curling capital by Alex Sakariassen
In five short years, curling has swept its way into Missoula’s winter sports community like a broom on Olympic ice. The Missoula Curling Club now boasts roughly 130 members and climbing. The Glacier Ice Rink hosts open curling sessions for newcomers on a near-weekly basis. High school physical education classes have scheduled multi-day curling outings for students. And from March 27 to 29, Missoula will host the largest curling tournament in state history, with 32 teams and 140 curlers from as far away as Spokane,
Whitefish, Polson, Butte, Bozeman, Billings and Havre. Most are still only about half to a quarter the size of MCC, but Bollenbacher says there’s buzz from folks in Great Falls, Glasgow and Philipsburg about founding more curling crews. Awareness of and interest in the sport are spreading rapidly in Montana, bolstering claims by groups like the World Curling Federation that curling is one of the fastest-growing winter sports around the globe. “It doesn’t surprise me that local Missoulians are on the lead or what we might
pelling. MCC currently holds league play, learn-to-curl events and bonspiels on Glacier Ice Rink’s outdoor ice sheet—a situation that requires intensive work to smooth the ice for the sport. A curling-only facility would go a long way in fostering increased growth, Bollenbacher says, and could also give Missoula high schools the opportunity to build curling into their phys-ed curriculum. “We haven’t nailed down costs because we haven’t got that serious yet,” Bollenbacher says. “But that’s really on our agenda for this next year is to look at where we
photo by Alex Sakariassen
This month, the Missoula Curling Club will host the largest curling tournament in state history—an event some feel strengthens the case for a dedicated curling facility in the Garden City.
Denver and Strathmore, Alberta, gathering to compete in two divisions. “I don’t know if the right word is ‘mecca,’” MCC President Barry Bollenbacher says of Missoula, “but it sure is curling central in the Northern Rockies right now.” Compared to past Missoula tournaments, or “bonspiels,” the size of the upcoming MoPac Open and Big Sky Spiel is proof alone of the Garden City’s growing prominence in the Northwest’s curling scene (MoPac stands for Mountain Pacific Curling Association). Bollenbacher says that prior to 2015, Missoula’s largest bonspiel drew about 15 teams. He attributes the sudden boom to increased marketing and networking by the club conducted through social media and relationships established during past bonspiels. Missoula’s foray into curling has put it at the head of a growing regional trend. Since MCC’s establishment in 2010, curling clubs have popped up in Coeur d’Alene,
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even call cutting edge—at least in Montana— for yet another participatory sport that’s multi-generational,” says Donna Gaukler, director of Missoula Parks and Recreation and a supporter of the local curling scene. “What I like about curling and the way our local curling club has approached offering the program is they’re inclusive, it’s all ages, they’ve made it affordable for folks to at least give it a try.” In fact, MCC is something of a go-to organization for fledgling clubs, offering tips for newcomers on everything from obtaining nonprofit status to maintaining curling-appropriate ice. Many of the “business ends” of curling boil down to trial and error, Bollenbacher says. By helping others navigate those obstacles more effectively, MCC has positioned itself as a leader and set the stage for bigger, more competitive events down the road. The club’s success also helps make the case for dedicated curling ice more com-
might want to go and who we might want to partner with and what kind of grants can we get and how much is it going to cost.” Based on the upcoming bonspiel and her ongoing conversations with avid Missoula curlers, Gaukler is optimistic about MCC parlaying its rapid growth into a dedicated curling facility. “I would anticipate that in the not-so-distant future, we would have a dedicated curling rink and facilities,” she says. For now, Bollenbacher’s attention is focused squarely on pulling off a large, competitive and fun bonspiel. Mayor John Engen will be on hand to introduce the event during the opening night, and Bollenbacher hopes to attract good crowds to witness the sport played firsthand. “You’ve seen it on TV in the Olympics,” he says. “Now you can see it live … It’s not the Olympic level, but the teams you’re going to see here are really good.” asakariassen@missoulanews.com
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Seeing the invisible New city councilman looks to represent the disenfranchised by Ted McDermott
photo by Cathrine L. Walters
Newly appointed Councilman Patrick Weasel Head says he hopes to give voice to the marginalized populations he’s encountered through volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and other local nonprofits.
During a long career as a professor, college administrator and educational activist, Patrick Weasel Head worked to promote diversity and increase the Native American presence within various organizations. But he says he often heard a familiar response: “Well, Patrick, we can’t get any Indians to apply.” So when Weasel Head heard last month about an open seat on Missoula City Council, he decided to put his hat in the ring in order to remove that excuse and make members actively decide whether they wanted a Native member. On Feb. 23, council decided it did, voting 7-5 to select Weasel Head to replace Caitlin Copple as one of two Ward 4 representatives and to make him the body’s first known Native American member. “Ever since,” Weasel Head says, “I’ve been wondering, what options do I have now, now that I’m on the city council?” Though he’s still getting his bearings and figuring out how the body is able to effect change, Weasel Head knows generally what he’d like to accomplish during his tenure. “I look at helping the disenfranchised: LGBT, people of color, poor, homeless—all that,” Weasel Head says.
In part, this interest in helping the lessprivileged and less-powerful comes from his own experience as a gay 70-year-old Native American who was the first person in his family to graduate high school and who served in Vietnam. But it also comes from Weasel Head’s active volunteer efforts to help veterans, the elderly and the hungry. Since retiring from the University of Montana in 2010, Weasel Head has stocked shelves at the Missoula Food Bank, driven disabled veterans to medical appointments and delivered food for Meals on Wheels. He also served as executive director of the Missoula Indian Center. Weasel Head says this experience has helped him see “with a magnifying glass” the marginalized populations of Missoula who otherwise are largely “just invisible.” As a member of council, he hopes to help others see—and hear—these people, too. “In our decision making, we ought to include concepts about what do the homeless think? What do the low-income people think? What do the indigenous people think? What do the LBGT [community members] think?” Weasel Head says. “So you need to put that on the agenda, saying, ‘Okay, if we do this, what impact does it have with our constituency out there?’ And our constituency is great. Young and old—all these people.”
According to Councilwoman Annelise Hedahl, Weasel Head has already helped bring a fresh perspective to council and offered representation to those who she says are “underserved.” In a recent committee discussion regarding affordable housing, for example, Weasel Head expressed concern about how certain decisions might impact minorities—a concern that, Hedahl says, other members of council wouldn’t have brought up. “That’s what’s so great about having Patrick,” Hedahl says. “I’m going to be exposed to so much more that I was probably unaware of.” The current executive director of the Missoula Indian Center, LeeAnn Johnson, says Weasel Head’s presence on council also represents an opportunity for members of the city’s Native American community to have “an avenue and a person to go to” with concerns and ideas. Johnson has known Weasel Head for some 20 years, and she’s optimistic about how he will handle his new role. “As far as having a Native voice in Missoula for that population—or for any population—I think he will do a wonderful job,” Johnson says. tmcdermott@missoulanews.com
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[opinion]
Sign of the times Peace, love and the important branding of a Missoula hillside by Dan Brooks
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Earlier this month, someone carved an acre-sized peace sign into the North Hills overlooking downtown. In the process, they destroyed several plantings of Missoula phlox, a rare wildflower that only grows in and around our valley. Missoula Parks and Rec will spend time and money repairing the chopped-up ground of the peace sign, but the phlox is irreplaceable. I mention this because I was about to start a land war in Asia, but then I saw that hill. “Oh yeah,” I said, casting aside my cruise missile guidance system. “Peace.” I like unique varieties of plants on publicly owned land as much as the next guy, but certain projects are more important than city property and the system of laws we use to administer it. Chief among these is to remind the motorists of Missoula to stop using war as an instrument of international policy. The Kellogg-Briand Pact first outlawed war among the world’s major nations in 1928, but with no symbol to represent it, the agreement quickly collapsed. People simply could not remember to stop murdering each other in groups—because what did peace even look like? How could you depict it on your car? This poor branding led inexorably to World War II. The Nazis had a recognizable symbol that reminded everyone what they were about, and Europe—whose struggling symbol economy had produced only the guillotine and glen plaid— fell easily before them. The United States won that war only when it invented its own powerful symbol of international dominance, the mushroom cloud. With no visual reminder of peace on his coffee mug or undershirt, however, President Truman immediately got us into the Korean War. Thousands died. Then, in 1958, the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament adopted what is now called the peace sign, destroying the UK’s nuclear arsenal and ending war forever.
Like the cross, the peace sign only works when people can see it. In the same way that schoolchildren start rapping and impregnating one another as soon as you take the crucifix out of their classroom, people will devolve into murderous rage if there is no peace sign in their field of vision. Carving a giant one into the hills north of town is therefore an excellent use of activist hours, taxpayer dollars and nearly extinct wildflowers.
“Call me a dreamer, but I think it’s worth a few nearly extinct wildflowers to remind people that peace is an idea and you’re for it.” I know what you’re thinking: Wouldn’t it be more effective to lobby our federal representatives, write persuasive arguments against specific wars or even just register like-minded citizens to vote? To which I respond: You’re lucky there’s no generally recognized symbol for dummies, or I would carve it into your house. Sure, you could get involved in local and regional politics. You could pursue incremental changes that reduced incentives toward war as an instrument of foreign policy within the American democratic system, gradually remaking the world’s number-one exporter of armed conflict from within. You could go to Sen.
Steve Daines’ Missoula office and ask why he signed a letter urging Iran to withdraw from nuclear negotiations. You could ask Rep. Ryan Zinke if he recalls any events from his life before SEAL Team Six. But what would you look at? After you were done working for peace—after you had achieved your concrete objectives and incrementally reduced the likelihood that others would die in war—how would people know you even did that? When you think of it that way, you realize that change can wait. What’s important now is consciousness. Peace is a state of mind. It’s not the absence of war. It’s not citizens using democracy to make armed conflict politically untenable for their elected representatives. It’s a lifestyle, and possibly a kind of music. It’s going with the flow. It’s the sticker on your back windshield that says you may be burning OPEC oil, but you dream of a world that doesn’t. It’s knowing that war may be out there, but you’re against it. Most importantly, it’s making sure other people know that, too. Call me a dreamer, but I think it’s worth a few nearly extinct wildflowers to remind people that peace is an idea and you’re for it. Like Martin Luther King Jr. or Do Not Enter, the symbol matters more than what any one person might do. So I would like to thank whoever carved that giant peace sign into the North Hills for telling everyone what Missoula is all about. This town loves peace and, to a lesser extant, giant characters on hillsides. We don’t give a crap about wildflowers. We want change, and we don’t care what we have to do to get it—literally. Like the symbol athwart the mountainside, we know that the doing something isn’t that important. The important thing is to stand for something. Dan Brooks writes about rare plants, hippies, and their comparative worth at combatblog.net.
photo by Cathrine L. Walters
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[quirks]
CURSES, FOILED AGAIN – British police investigating the theft of tools and a shower stall from a home-remodeling project in Crawley arrested Ryan Marsh, 18, after he returned to the job site and tried to sell the items back to the contractor. (Britain’s Crawley News) Police looking for the man who beat up a woman in Ambridge, Pa., and held her captive for 12 hours, found him trying to flee town by bus. An hour after the victim called 911, suspect Donald Harrison, 22, posted the Facebook message, “IT’S TIME TO LEAVE PA.” The next day, she told police she spotted Harrison’s selfie on Facebook, announcing, “OMW TO SPARTANSBURG SC.” The Spartanburg bus had just left, so officers caught up to it and arrested Harrison. “We like it when dumb criminals assist in our investigation,” police Chief James Mann said, noting the Pittsburgh suburb has already been featured on “World’s Dumbest Criminals” for “a couple of things.” (Beaver County Times) LAW-MAKERY – A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would let people change gender on their birth certificates without first having a sex-change operation. “There’s a lot of people out there for whom gender identity and self-expression are fundamental issues,” said Rep. Chris Lee, House Bill 631’s lead author. Debate over the measure centers on whether the new certificates should indicate a change has been made. (Honolulu Star Advertiser) HOLE-DIGGERY – Japan’s 15th annual hole-digging championships awarded 100,000 yen (US$830) to a team from Saitama that dug down 11.4 feet in the allotted 30 minutes. A record 305 teams entered this year’s event, tournament official Ai Okazaki said, adding, “It takes about a week for our staff to gradually refill the holes.” (Agence France-Presse) SECOND-AMENDMENT FOLLIES – Authorities accused Stefanie Felicia Stern, 28, of leaving her 3-year-old daughter alone in a liquor store in Deerfield Beach, Fla., while she left to hide a handgun after her boyfriend shot himself in the leg. Her arrest warrant said boyfriend Reginald Leon Lee, 34, got into an argument with another customer and chased him out by waving his gun. While putting the gun back in his waistband, he fumbled, and the weapon accidentally fired. Lee claimed a stranger had shot him, but surveillance video proved otherwise. It showed Stern running out with the gun but without the child. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) A 4-year-old boy was shot in the leg in Wasilla, Alaska, when his mother’s .357-caliber handgun accidentally fell out of its holster, struck the pavement and fired. State troopers said the bullet went through the boy’s leg. (Associated Press) CAR, WHERE’S MY DUDE? – Ride-hailing service Uber announced it is teaming up with Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University to research driverless vehicles. Uber boss Travis Kalanick said not having to pay a driver would make Uber so cheap that users wouldn’t need to own a car. (The Economist) TOUGH LOVE – Elizabeth Hupp arranged the armed kidnapping of her 6-year-old son to teach him a lesson, Missouri authorities said, because his family thought he was being too nice to people he didn’t know. Officials said the boy’s grandmother, an aunt and a co-worker of the aunt also took part in the ordeal, during which the boy was tied up and threatened with a gun, had his pants removed and was told he could be sold into sex slavery. After four hours, police said the boy “was unbound and told to go upstairs, where the family lectured him about stranger danger.” (CNN) WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED – While delegates at a United Nations disarmament forum in Switzerland were discussing ways to improve transparency, the delegate from Belarus warned that opening meetings to the public posed a threat to security. “What if there were topless ladies screaming from the public gallery throwing bottles of mayonnaise?” the diplomat asked. (Reuters) BOOM MARKET – Shares of contraceptive companies soared in South Korea after the country’s highest court ruled that a law banning adultery was unconstitutional. The law was enacted in 1953, but the five-judge Constitutional Court decided the law “infringes people’s right to make their own decisions on sex and secrecy and freedom of their private life.” After the ruling, shares of latex-maker Unidus Corp. rose 15 percent. Hyundai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., which makes morningafter birth control pills, saw its stock rise 9.7 percent. Prosecutors said the ban had resulted in 892 people being indicted on adultery charges last year, although none went to jail. (Reuters) GRAND DUPERY – Two convenience store employees almost destroyed the premises after receiving a call from someone claiming to be the store’s security company. Police in Globe, Ariz., said the caller told the workers the silent fire alarm was going off and that to stop it, they had to discharge fire extinguishers in the store, throw the extinguishers through the windows and then destroy merchandise, computers, registers and security televisions, all while customers were shopping. It was when they were told to destroy the computers that the pair suspected the call was a prank. Damage amounted to $30,000, and the store closed for 12 hours to clean up the mess. “They thought they were acting righteously,” police Sgt. A.J. Castaneda said. (Phoenix’s KSAZ-TV) LITIGATION NATION(S) – The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that Barbara Bagley could sue herself. The case involves the wrongful death of her husband, Bradley Vom Baur, in a car crash near Battle Mountain while she was driving and lost control of the vehicle. As the designated representative of her husband’s estate, Bagley is suing Bagley the driver for negligence. “She has to look out for the estate,” said Reid Tateoka, one of the attorneys representing the widow as plaintiff. Her attorneys as defendant moved to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing, “The jury will be highly confused. It cannot order a person to compensate herself.” (The Salt Lake Tribune) Sharlene Simon, 42, acknowledged plowing into three bicyclists on a country road outside Innisfil, Ontario, killing one of them, but is suing the victim’s estate, his parents, the County of Simcoe and the two other bicyclists, one of whom was seriously injured. Simon claims the three teenagers were negligent riding their bikes in the middle of the road at 1:30 a.m. Labeling them “incompetent bicyclists,” the suit claims the crash, which occurred while Simon was driving 56 mph in a 50 mph zone, caused her $1.35 million (US$1.07 million) worth of emotional trauma. Her husband, who was following her, is also suing, claiming emotional trauma. (Canada’s QMI Agency)
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he lion’s share of a shaggy, bloodied bison leg lies draped across a table in a wall tent just north of Yellowstone National Park, its black hoof hanging off the edge and the jagged, broken femur sticking straight into the air. A cotton wick stuffed into the still-fresh marrow casts flickering shadows across the canvas. Clustered around the legturned-candle is a trio of spoons fashioned from horn
and a herd of tiny toy bison idly bound together from scraps of hide. Harmony Cronin sprawls on the pallet-and-cardboard floor on her stomach, drawing bison skulls and hoof prints on scrolls made from brown paper bags. Outside, a full moon lights up the entire Gardiner Basin. Woodsmoke mingles with the musty smell of drying animal hides stretched on racks against a
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nearby shed. It’s warm for a March night and, for the first time since dawn, a lull has settled on the camp of Buffalo Bridge. This loose collection of primitive skills practitioners arrived nearly a month ago to scavenge what they could from the state and tribal bison hunts occurring just across the dirt road on the Gallatin National Forest. They’ve spent their days scraping strips of fat and flesh from what hides the hunters
didn’t want, peeling the hocks off legs the hunters didn’t take, bark-tanning the elk and bison stomachs the hunters didn’t need. The camp is full of sore muscles and bruised knuckles, but no one complains. Buffalo Bridge has come a long way since Katie Russell first drove down to the Gardiner Basin from her home near Twisp, Wash., two years back to pick through gut piles and scour the juniper for unclaimed
hides. Russell has spent the past 10 years tanning hides and foraging for wild foods, a lifestyle choice illustrated as much by the weathered buckskins she wears as by her website, wilderbabe.com. Her desire to ensure no piece of these bison goes to waste has proven contagious among others in the primitive community, and has attracted the interest of tribal members as well. Following Buffalo Bridge’s inaugural year in 2014, Russell, Cronin and several others camped on the lawn of Nez Perce Tribal Conservation Officer Lee Whiteplume for several weeks hosting workshops on the art of brain-tanning and working hides—lessons in what Cronin calls the “language of skin.” “It’s a forgotten education, history, knowledge that should be preserved,” says Philip Currie, the Boston native and Gardiner restaurant owner who rents his yard to Buffalo Bridge for their camp. “Never know when we’re going to need it again. I’d like to have this crew with me if shit hits the fan.”
This season didn’t go entirely according to plan for Buffalo Bridge, however. Higher elevation snowmelt brought on by warmer weather allowed the bison to migrate back into the park earlier than usual, resulting in a lower than projected hunter harvest and, subsequently, fewer carcasses to scavenge. Several tribes including the Confederated Salish and Kootenai in Montana and Nez Perce in Idaho have been exercising treaty rights for the better part of a decade to hunt bison as they migrate beyond Yellowstone’s boundaries. These hunts, in addition to limited state-issued tags for non-tribal hunters, are folded into the Interagency Bison Management Plan’s annual
figures for population reduction. This year the National Park Service proposed removing 900 bison from the population—300 to 400 through hunting and the rest through a controversial capture process that sees the animals trapped and shipped to slaughter. According to Andrea Jones with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 173 bison were taken by hunters in the Gardiner area, with an additional 12 killed outside the park’s west boundary. The latest figures from Yellowstone show 518 bison culled through capture so far this year. “While we didn’t meet the projected goals of the winter, we did a reasonable number of animals,” says Rick Wallen, bison project leader with NPS. “I think the total number removed for this winter is a little over 700 at this point in time. That’s probably going to roughly offset this year’s reproduction, so we’ll probably project a population abundance this coming summer very similar to what the population abundance was last summer.” The population estimate for the Yellowstone herd is around 4,900 bison. Wallen adds the park has fallen shy of its annual reduction objective nearly every year since the current management A pair of Yellowstone bison lounge beside the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar strategies were implemented. Valley. Unseasonably warm weather and high elevation snowmelt this year allowed the bison to The way in which bison are treated as they migrate back into the park early. leave Yellowstone each winter for easier forage has become the focal point of one of the most politi- going so far as to monitor agency management ac- Sure, each member may have his or her personal cally charged battles in wildlife management in Mon- tions from various locations on public land. Everyone views. But as a group they made a conscious decision tana. Many ranchers and landowners oppose any seems to have a strong opinion on the Yellowstone to stay out of the fray, Russell says. Their goal is to act accommodations for bison outside the park, claiming bison issue, and those opinions come out in casual as a bridge between worlds. Maybe that bridge is culthe animals could devastate private property and po- conversation rather quickly. If Currie had his way, tural, maybe it’s historic. Maybe it spans the divide tentially transmit the ungulate disease brucellosis to every fence would be cut and every bison would be separating those on either side of the debate. “We’re here to honor the buffalo and to honor nearby cattle. Groups like the Buffalo Field Campaign free to range clear up to Livingston. Yet in the war over wild bison, Buffalo Bridge the old ways and to make connections and make counter such assertions with the belief that bison should be able to roam freely as elk and cattle do, prefers to play the role of Switzerland: total neutrality. friends,” Russell says. “Being political isn’t the way to
Qwalen Berntsen, left, and Alexander Patrick try to soften a hide by rubbing it quickly back and forth over a metal blade on a post.
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Inside the wall tent, Harmony Cronin, right, eats fresh elk liver while Katie Russell mends holes in a hide with artificial sinew. Below, Russell uses the teeth of a young bison’s lower jaw to soften a brain-tanned hide.
Gilles Gemberling poses beneath a bison hide he received from Buffalo Bridge founder Katie Russell after Russell’s first scavenging trip to Gardiner.
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accomplish those things, but that doesn’t mean what we do isn’t valuable for the political realm. A big problem that I see in the politics is that people just can’t talk to each other across their little boundary of what they think is right and wrong.” Staying on the sidelines of bison politics in the Yellowstone area hasn’t been easy. Sitting around the Buffalo Bridge campfire with a buffalo hide hanging off one shoulder, Gilles Gemberling recounts a “pretty intense confrontation” with the Buffalo Field Campaign this year. BFC members pressured the group to take a firm stance, and took umbrage when Buffalo Bridge negotiated for more than a dozen bison hides from the slaughterhouse—hides Buffalo Bridge intends to tan with the help of Nez Perce members and use to make a tipi. Gemberling stares into the fire and chooses his words slowly as he speaks. “I know everyone has ideas what things should be and what’s right and what’s wrong, and we really felt like we needed to make it clear to everybody in the beginning, ‘Look, this is Buffalo Bridge’s stance and we want to keep that,’” he says. “Everybody really stood together in that circle well, and I know once things get heated
it’s easy to just go off the cuff, get impassioned. … I had the BFC guy trying to yell at us and tell us that we have to take their side and take a firm stance, and I just told him, ‘That’s not my job. That’s your job.’ I really respect them.”
BFC Public Policy Coordinator Josh Osher acknowledges that individual members of his organization have taken issue with Buffalo Bridge. But he says BFC has “no position for or against” the newcomers, and opted to pull a five-paragraph article titled “Buffalo Bridge Betrays the Buffalo” from the organization’s Feb. 26 newsletter
after determining it did not reflect the stance of BFC as a whole. “Certainly, organizationally, we had internal conflict about that article and the position it espoused,” Osher says. “When it was vetted further, it was determined that that’s not what we want to say, that the campaign doesn’t take that position publicly.” Osher adds he’s known Russell and several other Buffalo Bridge members personally since well before they began coming to Gardiner and has no doubts everyone in the group is opposed to the capture and slaughter of wild bison. “A lot of us respect what they’re doing generally,” he says, “and some of us have a problem with it I think in terms of, especially, their unwillingness to be stronger advocates for the buffalo and to speak out about the oppression that the buffalo face from the state and the park service.” Confrontation aside, Buffalo Bridge feels emboldened by the positive reception from the Gardiner community, as well as the fast friendships they’ve developed with tribal members. During her first sojourn to the area in 2013, Russell met Officer Whiteplume over the body of a fresh-killed bison. He and several hunters had watched her white Subaru cruise up and down the road for some time as they
worked to field dress the animal. When she finally approached, Whiteplume wasn’t sure what to make of her. “She came over and she was asking if she could dig around in the gut piles,” he says. “I looked at her, said, ‘Really?’ Then I noticed she had on a hoodie that was made out of buckskin, brain-tanned buckskin. I remember asking her about it, I said, ‘Wow, where’d you get this?’ She said, ‘I made it.’ I was like, ‘Whoa, that’s freaking awesome!’ I’d never seen one before, a brain-tanned hoodie.” Whiteplume eventually directed Russell’s attention to a few discarded hides nearby—one of which would become the blanket draped over Gemberling’s shoulder—and said the hunters could use someone like her around. Russell agrees the story of that meeting lies at the roots of Buffalo Bridge, and Whiteplume has become a constant presence at their camp. The group is doing amazing things, Whiteplume says, from utilizing leftovers to helping tribal and state hunters field dress their kills. “And they have good coffee,” he adds.
For some in the Buffalo Bridge camp, salvaging the cast-off parts of hunted bison is a way to not only honor an iconic Western species but to also rectify the devastation wrought by their own ancestors. Beneath the sweat-stained buckskins and dreadlocks, the group’s membership is decidedly white. In many ways, Alexander Patrick feels Buffalo Bridge is bringing increased awareness to the bison issue and “balancing the damage that was done” more than a
century ago. It seems like happy coincidence that, in the course of meeting those goals, the group is also contributing to cultural preservation by passing along its knowledge of primitive skills many have forgotten. “So much was lost,” Patrick says of traditional practices like friction fire and brain-tanning. “You can get depressed about it and become debilitated and cry over it, or you can say, ‘What a fucking opportunity to get to attempt to bring this back.’” Russell and Gemberling echo Patrick’s statements about healing the past, noting it’s one of the connections Buffalo Bridge is committed to making. They both wonder at the speed and efficiency with which Native Americans must have been able to process bison for food, clothing and shelter. Gemberling acknowledges he’s run into folks who have accused him of trying to “be Indian,” but he rebuffs such claims. After all, he says, the skills he practices both at Buffalo Bridge and in his everyday life are skills all our paleolithic ancestors perfected long, long ago. “The earth belongs to all of us,” he says. “If we want to learn about it and go out there and take advantage of the tangible and create something useful, it’s all our right. It’s nothing to do with trying to be Native or emulating the Indian. We all have that in our DNA. All of our ancestors came and lived off the earth.” asakariassen@missoulanews.com Top right: Buffalo Bridge attempts to use every facet of the animal to make, among other things, clothing, satchels, blankets and hats. Right: Harmony Cronin thaws elk and bison stomachs and bison hocks inside a small cabin at the Buffalo Bridge camp.
Alexander Patrick plays guitar at the Buffalo Bridge campfire after a full day of scraping hides and chopping firewood.
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[arts]
More than a feeling How late-night, drunken karaoke connects us all by Dan Brooks
I
f you go to Westside Lanes and Family Fun Center on Friday night, you can watch a developmentally disabled adult sing the Hank Williams classic “Hey, Good Lookin’.” He will especially sing the “hey” part. The other parts are kind of difficult, but he is backed as needed by the clear, strong voice of a man named Tom. Throughout the performance, Tom discreetly adjusts the volume of their respective microphones so that this man seems to be nailing the whole song, triumphantly hitting the “hey” again and again. He finishes to thunderous applause. This is the social contract in action. This is karaoke at the bowling alley, and it is beautiful. Granted, it is not always beautiful by the warped standards of contemporary culture. If your threshold for beauty in human vocal performance is pitchshifted Taylor Swift, karaoke at the bowling alley might seem amateurish—even embarrassing. But it takes at least two people to produce embarrassment: the person embarrassed and an audience to do the embarrassing. The genius of Westside Lanes karaoke is that everyone has tacitly agreed not to embarrass anyone. No matter what you do, the audience is glad. For example: a sturdy young man in olive Doc Martens and a mohawk sings the Meredith Brooks hit “Bitch.” It is a bold choice, not least because it lies outside the vocal range of most adult males. He is hesitant at first, but people keep shouting “woo!” Along about the third “woo,” as the chorus approaches, this man bursts into a jubilant falsetto. Suddenly he is stalking back and forth, alternately raising the mic and crushing it with both hands. He’s a bitch; he’s a lover; he’s a child; he’s a mother. He is obviously living out a fantasy that has happened again and again in his apartment, wherein he casts off his 20-something mall-punk host body to reveal his true self: fearsome, beautiful and loved. He maybe does not sing as well as Meredith Brooks. But in this startled discovery of his own freedom, he is much more satisfying to watch. It is obviously a primal experience, because a drunk girl is drawn to him. She hesitates on the edge of the stage area, initially satisfied to do an erotic dance. By the second verse, though, she must join him, seizing another microphone and becoming very disappointed when it turns out not to be on. “Turn up my microphone!” she shouts at Tom, much as you would instruct someone to engage the flamethrower on the Batmobile. Tom shakes his head. He gently explains that it is this young man’s song, and he gets to sing it. “You’re an asshole!” she shouts. She tells Tom to have sex with himself and gives him the finger from a distance of approximately six inches. All this happens while the mohawked man continues to absolutely kill “Bitch,” Tom expertly riding his levels the whole time. He, too, finishes to thunderous applause. Before Elvis, Handel and Romanus the Hymnographer, this was how we reacted to singing of any kind. If you could travel to the Pleistocene and sing “Sweet Caroline” in front of a fire, you would be revered as a god. For the rest of your life, people
would be shouting “ba ba-da!” as they handed you honey to drink from human skulls. The ability to sing—to say nothing of the ability to sing lounge hits from the 1970s—is miraculous and rare. It’s just that now there are seven billion of us, and even the rare talents are so numerously distributed as to seem mundane.
By all accounts, Kelly was an angel who walked among us. But it’s worth noting that in 1800, London was the world’s largest city with a population of one million. From a purely numerical standpoint, Kelly was like the best singer in Indianapolis. Today, this light of musical theater history might make it past the first round of “American Idol.”
What they’re selling at Westside Lanes karaoke is a temporary suspension of that comparison. For a few hours on Friday night, “good” goes from a field of billions to the hundred or so people in the bar. Those people like pretty much everything, and after a couple beers and a few hits of Duran Duran, so will you.
illustration by Rob Rusignola
Consider the singer and actress Frances Maria Kelly, who first appeared in London’s Drury Lane Theatre in 1798. Kelly was among the most celebrated performers of her time. One London music fan was so infatuated with her that he proposed marriage and, once rejected, fired a pistol at her during a performance of Modern Antiques. Shaken by what he had seen, a witness to the attack proposed, too.
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I mention this because talent is relative, but the impulse to stand up and do something talented is absolute. Each of us is still a lone voice singing in the shower. But now, in the era of globally distributed recorded music, we compare ourselves to the 10 billion or so other voices that have sung in the last century. Our standard for “good” in vocal performance lies somewhere between Ke$ha and Céline Dion. It’s like comparing your birthday cake to Mount Jumbo.
I submit that we need that feeling now as much as we did when the first drunk mimicked the sound of a bird. It connects us to something fundamental in ourselves and in the way we relate to one another. Karaoke is not fake singing. It’s the real thing— maybe realer than anything else we have going today. arts@missoulanews.com
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Return to me A personal plea for wilder Turtles Trampled by Turtles’ newest album, Wild Animals, is a continuation of the band’s slower, more ballad-style sound—something they began really focusing on in 2012’s Stars and Satellites. Superficially, it is pretty and melodic, and lead singer Dave Simonett can carry just about any song into greatness, no matter the content. If I didn’t know that this band was capable of so much more, it could be an album I loved. But compared to 2010’s Palomino, the latest effort lacks the lively showcasing of the band members’ incredible abilities. There are glimpses of that crazy bluegrass bravado that made me fall in love with Trampled by Turtles so many years ago. But out of 11 songs, only two shake me out of the lulled and slightly depressed state the album coaxes me into. “Come Back Home” is a doozy, but it’s the album’s first upbeat song and it doesn’t show up until halfway through. Maybe I’m just bitter. I long for those days where it was just me and five other weirdos at The Other Side, when I felt like I had this band to myself. It’s possible I am resisting the urge to love their new sound because it rocketed them into stardom, playing European tours and sold-out shows at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, where I can’t get within 500 feet of the band because of the wall of humanity before me. Still, I can’t help but think they are going
backwards, from featuring unrivaled talent to playing songs that seem too easy and a little empty. The simple fact is, Trampled by Turtles deserve attention. From Erik Berry’s mandolin playing to the fiddling mastery of Ryan Young, their bluegrass abilities are stunning. I just wish they would show off more often. I will, of course, be attending their upcoming show at the Wilma, pushing my way through hundreds of hippies to get to the front for those get-sweaty-anddance-with-strangers songs. I’ll have to wait out the slow tunes, but that’s a small price to pay for seeing them when they come uncaged. (Kellen Beck) Trampled By Turtles play at the Wilma Tue., March 24, along with Fruition. Doors 7 PM, show at 8. $32.50 at ticketweb.com.
Divers, Hello Hello Prior to this album, Divers had only released a couple songs on a 7-inch in 2012, but they were an anthemic, memorable pair of songs that made plenty of people, me included, sit up and take notice. At last, the Portland four-piece has released a full-length on Olympia punk label Rumbletowne—and it is totally worth the wait. Hello Hello is less of a punk album than a straight-up rock ’n’ roll album, with slow, groovy intros that build until they leap into giant sing-along choruses that remind me of Springsteen or Paul Westerberg, in the best possible ways.
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No mercy Brutal acts of sorrow flood Call Me Home by Chris La Tray
I was deep into a lonely night in a hotel room in Amy has decided that in order to protect her chilMexico, going toe-to-toe with an acute case of insom- dren from the rage of their father, who has so far nia, when I queued up the 1998 indie movie Smoke only raised his hands against his wife, she must take Signals (based on a short story by Sherman Alexie) them and disappear. She has made the attempt a on my iPad. It’s a sad story about our relationships couple times without success, and this time hopes with our fathers, and I was only a couple months re- to make it stick. The story is told not so much in chapters but moved from the death of my own father when I loaded it on my tablet for the trip. I knew watching it as a series of vignettes from different perspectives, would probably destroy me, and when I pressed play rotating between Amy and Jackson in third person, it proceeded to. I hoped that, in the depths of my and Lydia in first. For reasons I won’t spoil here, own continuing sadness, experiencing something the escape is pulled off in a way that leaves Amy outside of myself that was also sad would somehow and Lydia separated from Jackson, and their stories unf old s e parate ly . help me cope. For many The two women head of us, music, movies or first to New Mexico literature that carry a and on to Texas, while cloud of gloom with Jackson moves to them often, crazily, Portland, then relomake us feel better. In cates again when he my case, watching the gets an opportunity to movie did its job; I join a construction laughed, I sobbed and I crew in Idaho. None ultimately fell asleep. of them experience That sorrow worked soft landings. for me in a way the sorThe writing is row of Call Me Home, beautiful—some of the the debut novel by best I’ve read recently. Megan Kruse, did not. Kruse has a true gift for The deep sadness in storytelling, and her deSmoke Signals was scriptions of the landmixed with a substantial scapes the characters measure of warmth and move through, both inhumor. Call Me Home ternal and external, are lacks those qualities. exquisite. Hell, the Kruse comes out book wouldn’t be so swinging, hitting us bleak in the hands of a again and again in the lesser writer, it would heart, showing mercy merely seem exploitive. to neither the reader Does the world really nor her beleaguered need another story focharacters. I don’t cusing on beaten think any of them even Call Me Home women and children? manage a smile until Megan Kruse In Kruse’s capable the very last, thinning Paperback, Hawthorne Books hands, I would say, yes, pages of the book. I’m 292 pages, $18.95 it does. not saying that’s a bad If I have any criticism for Call Me Home, other thing—in many ways it seems a category of literature all its own—I’m just saying you need to be pre- than it being merciless, it’s the portrayal of Gary, the pared to be miserable reading this novel. husband and father. What about his part of the story? Depending on what you want from your books, He doesn’t get one. We get glimpses—hints of a trouCall Me Home could be the best book you read all bled youth. It is a short book, but I think there would have been room to give him a perspective as well. year. Call Me Home is the story of Amy, a 37-year-old Why is he like this? What fanned the flames of his mother, and her two children: 13-year-old Lydia and fears and jealousies to ultimately make him turn vio18-year-old Jackson, who is gay. They are trying to lent? Instead, he seems to exist as little more than the escape their rural exile in Tulalip, Wash., and the faceless villain, no more knowable than a fire burning orbit of their father, Gary, who is brutally abusive through the other characters’ lives. Gary’s deeper to Amy. We learn that Amy and Gary met as young story obviously wasn’t part of the tale Kruse wanted adults in Texas, where they were both born and to tell, but I think including him would have made a raised, married after the briefest of courtships, then good book great. Megan Kruse reads from Call Me Home at relocated to the Pacific Northwest, away from their families. Jackson came shortly after, and Lydia ar- Fact & Fiction Thu., March 26, at 7 PM. rived five years later. That’s when Gary first struck Amy, and the abuse has progressively gotten worse. arts@missoulanews.com
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Trailing off Still Alice captures the slow horror of Alzheimer’s by Molly Laich
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Still Alice is a little film that’s garnered lots of attention, thanks to Julianne Moore’s much celebrated performance and its serious subject matter. Moore stars as Alice Howland, an accomplished linguistics professor who, at 50 years old, discovers she has a rare, aggressive form of early onset Alzheimer’s. It’s an academic’s worst nightmare, and Moore’s honest, vivid portrayal makes it ever more the torture to watch. Anyone who’s experienced a degenerative disease will no doubt identify with and find catharsis in Alice’s story. Otherwise, these are the kinds of ills that healthy, sane people can’t help but want to ignore. If you’re looking to the cinema for escapism, fantasy or a respite from your troubles, then get as far away from this movie as your legs will take you. Richard Glatzer adapted the film from a 2009 novel by Lisa Genova and directed it with his partner, Wash Westmoreland. Not to pile on yet another layer of tragedy, but it’s true: Glatzer died earlier this month after a long battle with ALS. Alice’s symptoms begin innocently enough. She loses her train of thought in the middle of a heady linguistics lecture. Next she’s forgetting familiar faces and feeling disoriented in places that should be familiar to her, like the middle of the Columbia University campus. The neurologist tells her it looks like early onset Alzheimer’s, and always the first reaction is, “That doesn’t make any sense.” Turns out diseases of the mind can hit intelligent people hardest of all, since they’re better equipped to develop coping mechanisms and thus mask its symptoms. But now the disease has caught up with Alice, and it gets even worse: If hers is the genetic kind, each of her grown-up children has a 50 percent chance of carrying the cursed gene. Alec Baldwin plays her husband John, a successful biologist in his own right. He also struggles accepting the initial diagnosis. In the face of serious disaster, some people have a hard time facing the music. They cling to unrealistic optimism and get angry when others don’t follow suit. As John unwittingly slips into the role of caretaker, you half expect him to have an affair or take out a hit on his wife or
something, but unfortunately, this isn’t that kind of movie. Mostly John is just trying to do good by his wife while keeping the rest of the family intact. It’s a laudable moral position, but not the most riveting turn of events for the audience. Alice’s oldest daughter Anna (Kate Bosworth) has a new husband and twins in utero. There’s a brother named Tom (Hunter Parrish), and the youngest, Lydia (Kristen Stewart). Lydia’s moved across the country to try to make it as an actress in Hollywood. The other siblings give her a hard time for living far away, but in fact she and Alice have the closest relationship of all of them. It’s a warm, understated performance by Stewart and further proof that she’s a formidable actress. Once Alice is diagnosed and the family comes to terms with the new reality, the film has nothing left to do but pit us sadistically as voyeurs to her increasingly frightening mental deterioration. It’s a bum deal for anybody, but particularly so for a woman who built an entire career on developing and then sharing precise intellectual concepts. When Alice can no longer lecture to students or carry on her academic research, what else is there in life to look forward to? “I wish I had cancer,” she says. Her forever clueless husband reflexively says, “Don’t say that,” but of course we know exactly what she means. At least cancer makes sense, and it often makes for a swifter end. Beyond Moore’s extraordinary, Oscar-winning portrayal and its realistic depiction of a sad disease, this movie scarcely elevates above that of a tired made-for-television movie. The chronology is clunky and certain scenes are unforgivably sentimental. If there’d just been a little more meat on the bones besides Alice’s disease, it might have been enough to carry us through. Instead, the film’s dimly lit and flatly written and everyone’s operating under a reasonable but agonizing dearth of hope. Maybe just buy yourself an ice cream after? Still Alice opens at the Roxy Fri., March 20.
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Rock ’n’ roll China John Yingling goes Gonzo around the world by Erika Fredrickson
photo courtesy of John Yingling
The World Underground: China follows bands like P.K.14, above, to capture the current underground rock scene in China.
John Yingling started filming bands in 2007 at a dingy little BYOB venue in Chicago called The Mopery. “I found it by chance,” he says. “It was dark and gross and there were no windows—and the bands were amazing.” Yingling had a point-and-shoot camera that didn’t zoom in or out, but he committed himself to capturing the live-show energy of DIY bands on a weekly basis. He began loading his footage onto a blog he called Gonzo Chicago. There was no writing or other information besides the band name and the footage, but viewers started flocking to the site daily. Finally, people in the music scene encouraged Yingling to take the project more seriously by curating the site more and launching a Kickstarter campaign for better equipment. “That was the catalyst,” he says. “I raised $3,000 in 35 days and then went twice as hard.” Even though Gonzo Chicago became a hit—The Chicago Reader created a category for Yingling in its “Best Of Chicago” issue called Best Music Scene Documentarian—Yingling didn’t stay put in the Windy City. He ended up in Missoula in 2012 to live for free at a friend’s house and pay off debt. During that time he began to document the Missoula music scene—and he began plotting bigger projects. Even before coming to Missoula he’d been thinking of going overseas to capture other music scenes, Gonzo-style. He called up his friend and fellow filmmaker Nathan Christ. “He always tells me if my ideas are stupid,” Yingling says of Christ. “I said, ‘Dude, what if I could just do a fundraiser and go to China. I could capture a moment in time in the music scene there, release it online … and put it up for donations. Then I could take the donations and do it again—go somewhere else. Is that a good idea?’ He freaked out. He said, ‘Let’s do it. I’ll edit for you.’” Out of that conversation came The World Underground, a film and live-music project that documents current music scenes across the world. In 2013, with a better camera and a shoestring budget of $6,000, Yingling traveled to mainland China for two months, where he toured with legendary Chinese band P.K.14
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as well as filmed more than 20 other underground bands like Hiperson, Skip Skip Ben Ben, After Argument and Hedgehog. The hour-long documentary on China, covering music from garage to pop to punk to shoegaze, screens at the Roxy this week. It’s the first in a series Yingling plans to release—a series that also includes films on music scenes in Korea, Japan, Chicago and Missoula. Yingling makes it all sound easy, even though it wasn’t. He can’t speak Chinese and he’d never been out of the country before. “I was out of my element,” he says. “But when I got flustered people would come up and help me. All of my best stories are from not knowing what I was doing and then something crazy happening.” For instance, Yingling was at a show in Chengdu when he realized his computer had died. He needed it in order to dump footage and continue to film. A man in the balcony at the concert hall approached him and offered to drive him to a computer tech store the next day—but first, the man said, they should drink Bailey’s together. Yingling sat in the balcony with the man, getting drunk and filming the band below. The next day, the man picked Yingling up in a fancy black car and dropped his computer off. “We listened to Chinese death metal in the car and he brought me to a practice space to meet another band and then back to get my computer the next day,” Yingling says. “The Chinese have great hospitality.” One thing that makes The World Underground an easy project for Yingling, though, is that it’s the kind of work he’d do no matter what. The fact that he has people who love what he’s doing and support him, pushes him the extra mile. “Community has fueled me,” he says. “I never thought what I did in Chicago was good, but people loved it. I’m a huge nerd. I don’t even care about my time. I love to do it. As long as I get messages from people here and there that help me push forward.” The World Underground: China screens at the Roxy Wed., March 25, at 7 PM. efredrickson@missoulanews.com
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OPENING THIS WEEK DARK CRYSTAL Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy flick sends a Gelfling on a quest to find a missing shard of a magic crystal. Screening at the Roxy Sat., March 21 at 7 PM. THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Shailene Woodley is back as the heroine who must get her group of rebels to band together to fight the Man, or something. Also starring Ansel Elgort and Theo James. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex. DO YOU BELIEVE? A pastor goes on a faith-seeking journey in this follow-up to the surprise Christian hit God’s Not Dead. Starring Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin and Alexa PenaVega. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12. THE GUNMAN This time, Sean Penn stars as the old retired dude with skills—skills he’s acquired over a long career, and he is gonna use them when he becomes the target of a hit squad. Also starring Idris Elba and Jasmine Trinca. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Brad Pitt aims to kick some serious Nazi ass in Tarantino’s 2009 flick that your (meaning my) stoner ex-boyfriends can quote verbatim. Screening at the Roxy Thu., March 19 at 7:15 PM.
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Firth, Taron Egerton and Samuel L. Jackson. Rated R. Carmike 12.
OCCUPY THE FARM Documentary about the 200 farmers who protested plans for a shopping center with guerrilla gardening. Screening at the Roxy Sun., March 22, at 7 PM. (See Agenda.)
AMERICAN SNIPER Clint Eastwood directs the based-on-a-true-story tale of legendary Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner. Rated R. Carmike 12.
STILL ALICE A 50-year-old professor sees her life slowly taken away as she succumbs to early onset Alzheimer’s, starring Julianne Moore in her Oscar-winning role. Also featuring Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart. Rated PG-13. Screening at the Roxy Fri., March 20–Thu., March 26 at 8 PM. (See Film.)
CINDERELLA I don’t care how boring or silly this particular adaptation of the fairytale is, because if it has poufy ballgowns, prancing horses and Robb Stark being handsome, take my money. Update: I totally cried when Cinderella’s dad died. Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett and Richard Madden. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA DONNA DEL LAGO Rossini’s masterpiece sets the “Lady of the Lake” tale in the Scottish highlands, with bel canto stars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez. Screening at the Roxy Tue., March 24 at 6:30 PM. Visit mtlive.org.
THE WORLD UNDERGROUND EPISODE 1: CHINA Gonzo Chicago, AKA Missoula-based dude John Yingling, presents the premiere of his documentary series about underground rock bands in China. Screening at the Roxy Wed., March 25, at 7 PM. (See Film.)
“Are you saying I’ve been roped into another sequel?” Insurgent opens Friday at Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.
KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE A slick, modern spy organization recruits a smart-talking kid off the street. Will the protege be able to save the world from an evil genius in time?!?!? Gosh, I have no idea. Starring Colin
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS David Hare’s play depicts a family struggling to rise out of a Mumbai slum. Based on a true story. Screening at the Roxy Tue., March 24 at 7 PM. Visit mtlive.org. RUN ALL NIGHT Liam Neeson plays a mobster and hit man torn between saving his estranged son or siding with his best friend. Also starring Ed Harris and Joel Kinnaman. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Entertainer.
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Older British gals lust after Richard Gere in their little colonial enclave—er, excuse me, retirement spot—in India. Starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. Rated PG. Carmike 12. Capsule reviews by Kate Whittle. Wilma screenings were not provided before the Indy went to press. Planning your outing to the cinema? Visit the arts section of missoulanews.com to find up-to-date movie times for theaters in the area. You can also contact theaters to spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12 at 541-7469; The Roxy at 728-9380; Wilma at 728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan at 883-5603.
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Fish out of water by Lacy Roberts Jera Kassner’s office has a real fraternal-orderof-the-elks vibe. Sure enough, his restaurant, 2nd Street Sushi, shares a roof with the American Legion Post, just a few blocks off the main drag in Hamilton. There is even one of those ’70s-era roll-out accordion room dividers and a pool cue rack still fixed to the wall. In the next room, Kassner’s employees, a hodgepodge of young guys and gals from around the Bitterroot Valley, turn out what is often regarded as the best sushi in Montana. I haven’t tried all the sushi my beloved state has to offer, but it’s hard to argue with 2nd Street’s reputation. Kassner is a Real Montana Dude with that toughand-honest thing that seems to be in the water east of the divide. He hails from Circle, almost as far east as you can get in Montana. He started out serving beers and burgers in Glendive, then delivering for Pizza Hut in Missoula while putting himself through school. Kassner moved up the ranks at Pizza Hut, got some corporate managerial training and found himself with a desk job—not ideal for a guy with an independent streak. In 2008, Kassner and his then-business partner, Toby Helms, opened 2nd Street Sushi. “Now I have a sushi restaurant,” he says. “It’s quite unbelievable. I never expected it to turn into what it has and to be around as long as it has been.” This attitude makes sense when you consider that 2008 was a tough year. It was the depths of the economic downturn and not a great time to open a restaurant, never mind a sushi joint in Hamilton. I don’t mean that as a knock on Hamilton, just that nobody had tried it before. It was a risky move in a part of the world that takes its meat and potatoes very, very seriously. Turns out, it was a stroke of genius. Kassner says sushi newbies would come in for the cooked food, and someone adventurous would order a California roll (sushi’s gateway drug, of sorts) or sushi would get ordered on a dare. Before long, Kassner had a load of faithful regulars. Word got out. After winning a spot on MenuAsian.com’s national list of Top 100 Asian Restaurants back in 2011, curious diners have been driving in from all over the state and beyond to check it out.
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WHAT’S GOOD HERE
So when I ask Kassner why people are saying his restaurant’s sushi is the best in Montana, he tells me that he never said that. He’s a humble guy. But he does speak proudly about why, perhaps, his restaurant has received acclaim. “It’s in the handling and the preparation,” he says. “It’s what we do when we get it. It’s what we put on it in the end, it’s how we cut it. I don’t know, we know what we know and we do what we do.” When I try a piece of Tazmanian salmon nigiri, it’s clear what Kassner means. It melts in my mouth and tastes so fresh that you’d think an ocean must be hiding somewhere in the Bitterroot Valley. The freshness speaks to a common misconception about sushi in Montana: a Seattle restaurant isn’t necessarily getting fresher fish than one in Hamilton. Quality, Kassner explains, is a function of how long you want to wait for it and how much you want to pay for it. And the fish served at 2nd Street Sushi is the good stuff. Take the tuna, for example. After it’s caught off the coast of Hawaii, the fishing boat docks at port around 4 or 5 in the morning. The fish is unloaded and sold at market before 7, and Kassner’s secret contacts have it on the 10 a.m. plane. Twenty-four-ish hours later, Kassner is picking up his tuna at the airport in Missoula. You could be eating it for lunch just 36 hours after the fishing boat docked in Hawaii. Kassner has fish delivered three times a week. Most is delivered whole and flash frozen as required by FDA guidelines, with a few exceptions as the rules permit: tuna, for one, as well as some shellfish. The freezing process doesn’t degrade the fish—it actually makes it safe to eat by killing off the nasty critters that will make you sick. The FDA calls it the “parasite destruction guarantee.” That’s the way it’s done in every sushi restaurant, regardless of its proximity to the ocean. If the idea of indulging in fine sushi in the shadows of the Bitterroots still leaves you skeptical, Kassner makes a suggestion: order the Montana combo, which includes a seven-piece chef ’s choice, or ask about whatever specialty fish is in that week. You can’t go wrong with either, even if the ocean is still more than 600 miles away.
[dish] Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 Have you checked out Bernice's website: bernicesbakerymt.com? Are you a fan of Bernice's on Facebook? Did you catch that silly Christmas video on YouTube? Viewed the Montana Home Shopping Showcase? Bernice's not only has awesome breakfast pastries, elegant cakes, signature wedding cakes, cookies and treats galore, lunch, and excellent coffee. Bernice's has great employees who rock the social media! 36 years of solid goodness! Check out our social media and then stop by to celebrate a job well done! Xoxo bernice. Bernicesbakerymt.com $-$$ Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a “biga” (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Beer & Wine available. $-$$ Black Coffee Roasting Co. 525 E. Spruce 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open Mon.–Fri., 7:30–4, Sat. 8-4. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty. $ The Bridge Pizza Corner of S. 4th & S. Higgins 542-0002 A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11 to 10:30 pm. $-$$ Brooks & Browns Inside Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. 532-2056 Martini Mania with $4 martinis every Monday. The Griz Coaches Radio Show LIVE every Tuesday at 6pm, Burger & Beer special $8 every Tuesday. $2 well drinks & $2 PBR tall boys every Wednesday. Big Brains Trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Have you discovered Brooks & Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula $-$$ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farmers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s historic westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious, affordable food and over-the-top fun and friendly service does not. Mon-Fri 7 AM – 2 PM. Sat and Sun Brunch 9 AM – 2 PM. Reservations for Prix Fixe dinners on Fri and Sat nights. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 42 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $
Cafe Zydeco 2101 Brooks 406-926-2578 cafezydeco.com GIT’ SOME SOUTH IN YOUR MOUTH! Authentic cajun cuisine, with an upbeat zydeco atmosphere in the heart of Missoula. Indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast served all day. Featuring Jambalaya, Gumbo, Étouffée, Po-boys and more. Beignets served ALL DAY! Open Monday 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Closed Sundays. Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. • 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery in the greater Missoula area. We also offer custom catering!...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items. $-$$ Eagles Lodge #32 Missoula 2420 South Avenue 543-6346 Tailgate with us before each Griz home game, and get a FREE ride to the game on our shuttle. Soup, salad and burgers served for lunch Monday thru Friday 11:00am to 2:30pm. Don’t forget to stop in for our Thursday Night Matadors & Friday Night Burgers, 6:00 to 8:00pm both nights. Live music EVERY Friday and Saturday night and admission is always FREE! El Cazador 101 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3657 Missoula Independent readers’ choice for Best Mexican Restaurant. Come taste Alfredo’s original recipes for authentic Mexican food where we cook with love. From seafood to carne asada, enjoy dinner or stop by for our daily lunch specials. We are a locally owned Mexican family restaurant, and we want to make your visit with us one to remember. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$ The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. • 926-2038 FREE DELIVERY DOWNTOWN. Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST Empanadas! Ask us about our Take and Bake Service! Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts. Super quick and super delicious! Get your healthy hearty lunch or dinner here! Wi-Fi, Soccer on the Big Screen, and a rich sound system featuring music from Argentina and the Caribbean. Mon-Thurs 11 am - 6 pm. Friday and Sat 11-8 pm Downtown Missoula. $ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 541-FOOD The GFS Deli features made-to-order sandwiches, Fire Deck pizza & calzones, rice & noodle wok bowls, an award-winning salad bar, an olive & antipasto bar and a self-serve hot bar offering a variety of housemade breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées. A seasonally-changing selection of deli salads and rotisserie-roasted chickens are also available. Locally-roasted coffee/espresso drinks and an extensive fresh juice and smoothie menu complement bakery goods from the GFS ovens and Missoula’s favorite bakeries. Indoor and patio seating. Open every day 7am-10pm $-$$ Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. 549-7723 www.grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula’s Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana microdistilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines! Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30 www.grizzlyliquor.com. $-$$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$
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Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We’re the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Stop by & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we’ll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$ Iza 529 S. Higgins 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com Local Asian cuisine feature SE Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian dishes. Gluten Free and Vegetarian no problem. Full Beer, Wine, Sake and Tea menu. We have scratch made bubble teas. Come in for lunch, dinner, drinks or just a pot of awesome tea. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner M-Sat 3pmclose. $-$$ Jimmy John’s 420 N. Higgins 542-1100 jimmyjohns.com Jimmy John’s - America’s Favorite Sandwich Delivery Guys! Unlike any other sub shop, Jimmy John’s is all about the freshest ingredients and fastest service. Freaky Fast, Freaky Good - that’s Jimmy John’s. Order online, call for delivery or visit us on Higgins. $-$$
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Where you’re eating: Hafa is a new eatery at Stage 112, the music venue inside the Elks Lodge. Starting at 4 p.m., a host will seat you at the bar or at one of the whiteclothed tables that line the back half of the dim dance floor.
a promoter for local hip-hop acts though Sparehouse Entertainment. She spent four years in Guam and two years in Hawaii, which is where she got her taste for island food. “I missed it,” she says. “I loved watching the little old ladies rolling lumpia for hours.”
What you’re eating: Island comfort food from Guam and Hawaii. Order a sampler plate to get a taste of the lumpia (Filipino egg rolls), deep-fried Tokyo wings in sweet sauce, Hawaiian macaroni salad and ginger sesame slaw. Also on the menu: hot dogs and burgers, because it’s a bar. Guam’s cuisine has been influenced by the Philippines, Spain, Korea and China, so it’s an eclectic mix that includes bulgogi nachos and Chamorro ribs.
What to look forward to: If all goes well, Hepburn hopes to start serving lunch and, more important to the Stage 112 music scene, late-night fare. As a promoter, she says, she’s seen the way local and touring bands eat. “They deserve good food, too,” she says. How to find it: Open Tue.–Sat. 4 p.m. to 9, inside the Elks Lodge at 112 N. Pattee St. —Erika Fredrickson
Why you’re eating it: Owner and chef Lezlie Robinson Hepburn has a long history in Missoula—as a manager of the storied and now-defunct Luke’s Bar, and more recently as
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Le Petit Outre 129 S. 4th West 543-3311 Twelve thousand pounds of oven mass…Bread of integrity, pastry of distinction, yes indeed, European hand-crafted baked goods, Pain de Campagne, Ciabatta, Cocodrillo, Pain au Chocolat, Palmiers, and Brioche. Several more baked options and the finest espresso available. Please find our goods at the finest grocers across Missoula. Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-2, Monday-Friday 7-6. $ Market on Front 201 E. Front St. marketonfront.com The Market on Front is more than a market with a restaurant. It is an energetic marketplace which offers an epicurean experience to excite the senses. It is also an energetic, vibrant marketplace creating an opportunity to taste and take home the products of artisans who create excellent products at awesome prices. This community centered specialty food destination features gourmet yet traditional prepared foods, sandwiches, salads, specialty cheeses, charcuterie, local brews, wines, espresso and so much more! $-$$ Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. (on the hip strip) 543-7154 themissoulaseniorcenter.org Did you know that the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every weekday for only $3? (Missoula County residents over 60: $3, only $6 if younger and just stopping by) Anyone is welcome to join us from 11:30-12:30 Monday- Friday for delicious food and great conversation. For a full menu, visit our website. $ The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences. Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full
Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 www.orangestreetfoodfarm.com Experience The Farm today!!! Voted number one Supermarket & Retail Beer Selection. Fried chicken, fresh meat, great produce, vegan, gluten free, all natural, a HUGE beer and wine selection, and ROCKIN’ music. What deal will you find today? $-$$$ Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Dungeness Crab, Rabbit with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Snake River Farms Beef, Fresh Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Pita Pit 130 N Higgins 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! $-$$ Plonk 322 N Higgins 926-1791 www.plonkwine.com Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere. With an environment designed to engage the senses, the downtown establishment blends quality and creativity in an all-encompassing dining experience. Described as an urban hot spot dropped into the heart of the Missoula Valley and lifestyle, Plonk embodies metropolitan personalities driven by Montana passions. Ruby’s Cafe 2101 Regent St. at Brooks 728-9890 True American Diner! Come join us at the counter, grab a booth or find a table. Breakfast all day, Lunch & Dinner. Homemade Pies. Homemade Soups. Mon-Sat 6am - 9pm and Sun 8am - 3pm. “You keep us cookin!” $-$$ Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West 1515 Fairview Ave inside City Life 541-7570 • tacosano.net Once you find us you’ll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. $-$$ Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$
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March 19–March 26, 2015 Mary Place and Blue Moon heat up the afternoon with jazz at the Union Club every Thursday from 5:30-8 PM. Free. You’ll be a pro in no time after the Country Two-Step classes with Cathy Clark on Thursdays at the Sunrise Saloon. Beginners at 7 PM, intermediate at 7:30. $5, with live country bands to follow where you can show what a quick learner you are. The friendly folks of Missoula Community Radio invite you to get involved with putting this nonprofit low-power station on the air. Meet at the Union Club at 7 PM. Check out the “Missoula Community Radio” Facebook page for more deets. The spooky dudes of NextDoorPrisonHotel serve up the live-score chills to a screening of A Page of Madness, a vintage Japanese silent horror flick. Roxy Theater. 7 PM. $8. (See Spotlight.) The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center, Tue., March 17-Sat., March 21 and Tue., March 24Sat., March 28, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21.
You got served. Yonder Mountain String Band plays the Wilma Wed., March 25, along with The Cave Singers. 7 PM. $25.
THURSDAYMAR19 Who’s playing tonight? Why, That1Guy. Y’know. That1Guy who combines magic and music in a one-man performance at Stage 112. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $15/$12 in advance at Rockin Rudy’s and 1111presents.com.
Tomorrow, March 20, is the deadline for artists to submit to the Missoula Public Art Committee’s call for proposals to enhance Pineview Park in the Rattlesnake. Visit ci.missoula.mt.us/ Bids.aspx?bidID=338 for more info. Flex your head at the St. Patrick Trauma Services Helmet Sale, with cheap bike, board and equestrian helmets, plus bike
lights. Garden City Medical Building, 601 W. Spruce, Ste. G. noon-3 PM. Bring cash or check.
nightlife That handsome crooner in the corner is none other than Tom Catmull, singing for his supper at Draught Works Brewery. 5-8 PM. No cover.
Bust out a little geetar, tunesmiths, at the Open Mic with Cheree at the Eagles Lodge Missoula, 2420 South Ave. W. Runs 8:30-10:30 PM. Impress ‘em enough and you could get paid $50 as a showcased performer. Text 406-396-5934 to sign up early. Small town girls, city boys and anyone that leaves out can share the night on and on and on at the Dead Hipster Dance Party of lore, at the Badlander on Thursdays. No cover, plus $1 wells from 9 PM to midnight. Resident p0nx band Buddy Jackson takes over the March residency at the VFW on Thursday nights, circle pits welcome. 9 PM. $2 PBR tallboy special. $2/$5 for ages 18-20. March 19 features Holy Lands, Dead Beats and Colin Uriah Johnson.
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[calendar] Pert Near Sandstone rolls into the Top Hat for a high-strung evening of bluegrass, along with our own Dodgy Mountain Men. 9:30 PM. $10. Advance tickets at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s and tophatlounge.com. The groovy John Adam Smith Band gets funky down in the Palace, along with guests. 9:30 PM. No cover.
FRIDAYMAR20 Award-winning fiction author Antonya Nelson stops by UM today for readings and presentations, including the “Strategies Toward Revising a Bullet-Proof Short Story” lecture at 12:10 PM in McGill Hall, room 210, and then reads from selected works at 7 PM in Turner Hall’s Dell Brown Room. Both events free.
nightlife Sip a Guinness and be whisked away to the Emerald Isle with the Irish Music Session, every Friday at the Union Club from 6-9 PM. No cover. Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup
of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover. March 20 features the Mr. Rogers Birthday Show. Soar to new heights when DJ trio Above and Beyond spin at the Wilma, with special guests. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $25/$23 in advance at Rockin Rudy’s and knittingfactory.com. This month’s edition of Homegrown Shorts showcases comedic films from local filmmmakers, including Ryan Rundle, Tricia Traci, Mike Kohlbrenner and Andy Greenfield. Screening at the Roxy at 7 PM. $8. Your paramour will appreciate your thriftiness at the Cheap Date Night, where the Missoula Public Library screens a free, recently released motion picture. Doors open at 6:45 PM and close at 7:15. Enter from the Front Street side of the building. Free. The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center, Tue., March 17-Sat., March 21 and Tue., March 24-Sat., March 28, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21. Missoula Community Theatre presents The Rainmaker, a classic play about love and tough times
in the Great Depression. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends. $15–$20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. (See Spotlight.) Missoula’s own Flood Band pulls from its bag of tricks to deliver dancing tunes at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave., at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday. No cover. Missoula HomeGrown StandUp Comedy presents the fourth annual Comedy Competition, with preliminaries tonight in the Crystal Theater at 8 PM, and Fri., April 10 at 8 PM, with finals slated for May 8. $8 to watch the magic. This month’s edition of I’ll House You invites Bozeman duders BVS and Joe Bugz into the fold, along with tunes from regular spinners Mike Stolin and Kris Moon. Badlander. 9 PM, with Stoli drink special. The fellas in Boys are up and at it with a rock show at the VFW, along with Eat Strike, Catamount and the Magpies, who are so hot they are sometimes on fire. VFW, starting at 9 PM. $2/$5 for ages 1821.
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SATURDAYMAR21 The fifth annual Montana International Children’s Film Festival features all kinds of neato shows at the Wilma, 11 AM9 PM, and continuing at the Wilma on Sunday from 1-3 PM as part of the Food and Culture Festival. $5. Visit mticff.com. Run free at the monthly dance at the American Legion Hall, 825 Ronan St., with tunes from the Wild Coyote Band. 7-11 PM. $7. Call 240-9617 to learn more. We’ll all totally rock out at the Hellgate Mineral Society’s an-
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Goodness, gracious, great shots of Fireball, Russ Nasset and the Revelators are gonna do the night up right at the Union Club. 9:30 PM. No cover. Pysch-rock outfit Southern Belles (who are all dudes, near as I can tell) bring some of their Virginia charm all the way to the Palace Lounge, with show starting at 9:30 PM. No cover. Buckle up for a weekend of pure country gold when Paydirt plays the Sunrise Saloon, corner of Strand and Regent, on Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. No cover. Missoula powerhouses unite when Tom Catmull and the Lil’ Smokies party down at the Top Hat, starting at 10 PM. $7. After the show it’s the afterparty, y’all, so bounce those 24s over to the Above and Beyond after-party at Monk’s. Autograf and Logisticalone get the freakin’ weekend started at 10 PM. 18-plus. $15. Tickets at seafarerenter tainment.com.
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nual show and sale, featuring displays, silent auction and kids’ activities with gems, minerals, fossils, beads and more. Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St. Saturday from 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday from 10 AM– 5 PM. $2/free for accompanied kids under 14. Kick back in your jammies at the Saturday Morning Funhouse, featuring cartoons, wildlife films and popcorn for breakfast at the Roxy Theater, starting at 10 AM. $5. The new Missoula Winter Public Market features all manner of produce, meats, eggs, honey and treats, plus coffee and craft vendors. 800 S. Third St. W. Now open every Saturday, Jan. 10April 25. 10 AM-2 PM. Visit facebook.com/mslawinterpublicmarket. Little ones can feel the rhythm at Kids’ Vibrations, a 45-minute educational blast with local musicians on the third Saturday every month through the school year. Missoula Senior Citizens’ Center, 705 Higgins Ave. 11–11:45 AM. Donations appreciated. The Raw Vegan Potluck is just that, with an array of tasty plantbased meals and plant-lovin’ folks hanging out at University Congregational, 401 University Ave, upstairs in the Fireside room. 2 PM. Americana duo Britchy strums their way into your hearts this evening at Ten Spoon Winery, 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, with tunes from 6-9 PM. Antipasto plates available for purchase, too.
nightlife You’ll almost be able to smell the exhaust at the Motocross Live broadcast at the Roxy, with Detroit SX Live at 5 PM and On Any Sun-
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make it rain Richard Nash’s classic play The Rainmaker takes the viewer to a drought-plagued cattle ranch in the midst of the Great Depression, where a woman— who’s classified as a spinster by the standards of the time—lives with her family and is bummed out by WHAT: Missoula Community Theatre’s The Rainmaker WHERE: MCT Center for the Performing Arts WHEN: Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends HOW MUCH: $15–$20
being perpetually single. A twist arrives when a smooth-talking drifter wanders into town, calling himself “Starbuck,” and tells her that he can summon much-needed moisture if they just pay him a hundred bucks. His visit causes all sorts of kerfuffles and marks a new lease on life, of sorts, for Lizzie and her community. day: The Next Chapter at 8 PM. $10; proceeds benefit the Montana Single Track Riders Club. The ZACC parties down in a big way at the third annual {mini} Gala Benefit, featuring dozens of local artworks measuring 12x12 inches. The gala includes dinner and ittybitty desserts, live auction with Jeff Medley, music and boogying at Stage 112. 5 PM-midnight. $60, with discounts for groups. Visit zootownarts.org/mini. Kimberlee Carlson Trio gets snazzy ‘n jazzy at Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. No cover. The Concert in the Dark, organized by a local high school student dealing with progressive vision loss, features the Missoula Youth Symphony and other ensembles playing memorized pieces in a literally dark Dennison Theatre at 7 PM. $10 suggested donation; proceeds benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Casey Eye Institute in Portland. Ring in the spring equinox with a Balinese gamelan celebration, featuring shimmering instrumentaiton and shadow puppet theater music at 240 Daly Ave., starting at 7 PM. Suggested donation $5. Visit missoulagamelan.wordpress.com to learn what these cats are all about. The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Mon-
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The play first opened in New York in 1954, and since then has been translated into dozens of languages and made into a 1956 film starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn. (If a certain 1997 movie called The Rainmaker starring Matt Damon is ringing any memory bells, that’s actually an adaptation of a John Grisham book and is unrelated to the play.) The Missoula Community Theatre brings this classic to life once again with a two-week run at the MCT, guest directed by the Montana Rep’s Greg Johnson. —Kate Whittle
tana Theatre in the PARTV Center, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21. Missoula Community Theatre presents The Rainmaker, a classic play about love and tough times in the Great Depression. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends. $15–$20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. (See Spotlight.) The Missoula Folklore Society Dance invites one and all to cut loose at the Union Hall, with tunes from Skippin A Groove. 7:30 PM. $9/$6 for members and students/free for volunteers and kids. Liam Ó Maonlaí presents traditional Whistle, Bodhran and Song as part of the Irish Music Series at UM. Music Recital Hall. 7:30 PM. $15/$10 for Friends of Irish Studies members, with discounts if you purchase a ticket to all four concerts in the series. Visit Rockin Rudy’s or friendsof irishstudies.com. Missoula’s own Flood Band pulls from its bag of tricks to deliver dancing tunes at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave., at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday. No cover. Dolce Canto presents its spring showcase, “Journey Home,” at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 202
Brooks. Doors at 6:45 PM. $18/$15 students. The Pimps of Joytime roll the groove patrol into the Top Hat and get to werk, along with special guest Lafa Taylor. 9 PM. $15/$12 in advance at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s and tophatlounge.com. Munchies meet the drunk-chies when Burger Records outfit Pizza Time plays the VFW, along with Beatzlevox, Gents and Carson Luther. Side note: did you know that they make pizza-print onesies now, and Miley Cyrus owns one? What a world. Anyway, show’s at 9 PM or so. 18-plus. $2/$5 for ages 18–20. Buckle up for a weekend of pure country gold when Paydirt plays the Sunrise Saloon, corner of Strand and Regent, on Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. No cover. It’s Saturday nite, guess that makes it all right. And what have you got to lose when The Trailheads play tunes to dance by at the Union Club. 9:30 PM. No cover; little red Corvettes optional.
SUNDAYMAR22 Can’t read my po-po-po-poker face at the Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tourney, which goes down at Stage 112 from 1-7 PM. $75 to compete. Sign up at missouladowntown.com/poker or by calling 543-4238.
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This event is for adult softball players who would like to get on a Men’s, Women’s or Co-Rec slow pitch softball team. Team captains who are looking for players will be on hand to recruit new players who come out. Bring your glove.
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Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:45pm, starting April 7th Instructor: Susanna Sonnenberg
Tuesdays, 12:45pm-3:00pm, starting April 7th Instructor: Susanna Sonnenberg
Promptly: Generative Writing From Evocative Prompts
FIXING A BROKEN ESSAY: A WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:45pm, starting April 8th Instructor: Susanna Sonnenberg
May 2nd and 3rd, 10:00am -4:00pm Instructor: Fred Haefele
Fiction Workshop for Novel and Short Story Writers Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:15pm, starting April 1st Instructor: David Cates
MOTHERING WORDS: WRITING ABOUT MOTHERHOOD Saturdays 9-11:15am April 11 – May 23 (no class Saturday May 2) Instructor: Emily Freeman
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We’ll all totally rock out at the Hellgate Mineral Society’s annual show and sale, featuring displays, silent auction and kids’ activities with gems, minerals, fossils, beads and more. Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St. Saturday from 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday from 10 AM–5 PM. $2/free for accompanied kids under 14. Revv your engines, food nerds, ‘cuz the 2015 International Culture and Food Festival gets rolling in the University Center today, with lots of cultural displays, exhibitions and hella rad food vendors from across the globe. Noon-5 PM. $6/$3 for kids ages 3-12. The fifth annual Montana International Children’s Film Festival features all kinds of neato shows at the Wilma, 11 AM-9 PM, and continuing at the Wilma on Sunday from 1-3 PM as part of the Food and Culture Festival. $5. Visit mticff.com. Get all keyed up with the Five Valley Accordion Association, which presents its dance jam every second and fourth Sunday of the month at the Rustic Hut in Florence, 1-4 PM. $4/$3 for members. Email helenj4318@ hotmail.com for info. The creativity—and the drinks— flow at Art on Tap, a guided, so-
cial painting class where you’ll leave with a finished piece of work. Montgomery Distillery, 2-5 PM, March 22 and April 12. $32. Visit artontapmissoula.com for registration and info. The Contact Improv Class & Jam invites you to groove on a Sunday afternoon and get hip to the ways of improvised dance and community spirit. Meets at the Downtown Dance Collective on every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM, until the end of May. $1-$7 sliding fee scale. Pull up a chair and join Melissa Kwasny’s poetry reading about the human and nature relationship through pictographs from her newest collection, Milkweed Editions Pictograph.
nightlife Russ Nasset busts out the honky tonk while you check out the hotties at Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 5-7 PM. No cover. Singer-songwriter Shane Clouse wends his way into your heart with tunes at Great Burn Brewing, 2230 McDonald Ave., behind Jaker’s. Music from 5:30-8 PM. No cover. Missoula Community Theatre presents The Rainmaker, a classic play about love and tough times
in the Great Depression. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends. $15–$20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. (See Spotlight.) Sundays are shaken, not stirred, at the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night, with $5 martinis all evening, live jazz and local DJs keepin’ it classy. Music starts at 8 PM. Free. Mark the Sabbath with some Black Sabbath or whatever else twangs your heartstrings at the Sunday Funday evening karaoke at the Lucky Strike, 1515 Dearborn Ave., featuring $1 domestic drafts and wells. Free. Whether the weekend’s winding down or just getting started, kick back and enjoy the lolz at the No Pads, No Blazers Comedy Hour, every fourth Sunday of the month at the VFW, at 8 PM sharpish and lasting just one hour, so don’t dilly-dally. No cover, plus half-price drinks. March 22 features Kyle “Vienna Sausage” Kulseth, Patrick “Sugah” Bush, Keema Waterfield and Bozeman’s Garrizon Choitz.
Seeking students’ artistic representations of how we ‘Work for Peace’ in music, poetry, essays, sculpture, painting, video, etc. Cash prizes awarded by age category: elementary, middle school, high school, university, and collaborative. Art will be featured at May’s First Friday. For more information and submission form visit www.jrpc.org or contact the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center.
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Really hissin’ me off. Buddy Jackson plays the VFW’s Thursday night residency March 19, with guests including Holy Lands and Dead Beats. 9 PM. $2/$5 for ages 18–20.
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March 26: Native Bee House The 1926 Japanese silent film A Page of Madness is a cult classic among silent film aficionados and cinema history buffs. In a bold and avant-garde cinematic style, the film tells the story of a man who works as a janitor at an asylum, where his wife is
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WHAT: A Page of Madness live-scoring WHO: NextDoorPrisonHotel WHERE: The Roxy WHEN: Thu., March 19, at 7 PM HOW MUCH: $8 MORE INFO: theroxytheater.org
one of the patients. It was made by director Teinosuke Kinugasa, who set out to make a film that was trippy and artsy by the standards of the day. The film was so odd it screened at arthouse theaters instead of mainstream cinemas, but became a hit. Most films of the Japanese silent era have been lost, and Page of Madness disappeared for decades before Kinugasa found a copy in his garden shed.
MONDAYMAR23 The UM Women’s Chorus, University Choir and Hellgate High School Chamber Choir spread the glow with O Radiant Dawn: Music of Light and Life, featuring works by composers including by James MacMillan, Robert Schumann, Joseph Haydn and more. Dennison Theatre, 7:30-9 PM. $11/$6 seniors/$5 students. Visit umt.edu/music. Ages 8 months to 2 years can bring an adult with ‘em to the Baby Sign Language Class at City Life Community Center, which meets Mondays at 9 AM through March 23. $50 per parent and child, which includes a DVD. $5 charge per additional sibling. Call 2188695 or visit the Simply Signing Facebook page. Professor Andrew Feenberg presents the philosophy lecture “Technology and Human Finitude.” Finitude is the state of having limitations, FYI. #themoreyouknow. University Center, room 330, 12:10-1 PM. Free. Thinker Carl Mitcham presents “Differences in Philosophy and Differences They Can Make,” part of the philosophy lecture series this week. UM School of Law Pope Room, 3:10-4:30 PM. Free. The Young Artist After-School Program imparts art fundamentals, history and techniques while playing with a variety of mediums. Meets at the ZACC on Mondays,
The existing print we have today is missing about a third of the original 103-minute film, and it’s a little hard to follow the narrative, since it doesn’t have title cards explaining the action. Silent film screenings in 1920s Japan typically included live narration from a storyteller as well as musical accompaniment. But we are in luck, because the clever folks of NextDoorPrisonHotel recapture a little bit of that dynamic experience when they present a one-off livescoring of A Page of Madness at the Roxy on March 19. Be advised to get there early, since NextDoorPrisonHotel’s previous live-scorings have often sold out the theater. —Kate Whittle
3:30-5:30 PM, through June 8. $12/$10 for members a day. Visit zootownarts.org/youngartists.
nightlife Dancer-types and anyone seeking to get into touch with their body can check out the Authentic Movement Group, where a facilitator will help you find and follow your own movement. The Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Mondays from 6-8 PM through May. $30. Call 529-2322 to register. Brush up on basic belly dance, incorporating finger cymbals too, at Belly Dance with Aniysa at the St. Patrick Wellness Center, 500 W. Broadway. Mondays from 6:30-8 PM. $10 for drop-in, or $36 for monthlong series. Travis Yost invites you to the fifth dimension when the Roxy screens selected “Twilight Zone” episodes on Mondays at 7 PM. $5$7. Check out theroxytheater.org. Britchy brings their Americanay ways to the fine festive atmosphere at Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 7-10 PM. No cover. Shake, rattle ‘n roll at the Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Dance class, led by Jennifer Meyer-Vaughan on Mondays at Downtown Dance Collective, 7:30-8:55 PM. Regular rates apply. Maintain dignity for best results at Super Trivia Freakout. Winners get cash prizes or shots after the five rounds of trivia at the Badlander, including picture and music rounds. 9 PM. Free. To get those
neurons sparking, here’s a question: In 1912, a curling rink in Halifax, Canada was used as a temporary morgue for the bodies of people recovered from what infamous disaster? Find answer in tomorrow’s nightlife. Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory spinning and a special menu. 322 N. Higgins Ave. 10 PM to close. Just ask a server for the SIN menu. No cover.
We have what you need to make what you want. To register for a Make Something class: call 541-8300 visit homeresource.org or stop by the store
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TUESDAYMAR24 Ed and John Kemmick team up to present tales and tunes with “The Life and Times of Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music” at Missoula Public Library’s large meeting room. 45:30 PM. Free.
What specifically brings you to the Iron Horse today? The Irish Trash Cans! This is where it starts for us; where further plans emerge.
Celebrate community members who have shown their support of Missoula arts over the years at the annual Missoula Cultural Council’s Arts & Culture Awards ceremony. This year highlights MTPR’s William Marcus. Luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. $25. Visit missoulacultural.org. Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters takes the “eek out of public speaking” at the Florence Building, noon1 PM, on the second floor. Free to attend. Check out shootinthebull.info to learn more.
nightlife Those Minnesotans are at it again when Trampled By Turtles
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Beverages of choice? Irish Trash Cans and a Dirty Girl.
Great food, a fantastic beverage selection, and a welcoming atmosphere– come on in! Where There Is Always Someone You’ll Know 501 N. Higgins 728-8866 ironhorsebrewpub.com
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Oi, what’s so funny? Above and Beyond plays the Wilma Fri., March 20. 7 PM. $25/$23 in advance.
brings their folk-y ways to the Wilma, along with Fruition. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $32.50 plus fees at Rockin Rudy’s and knittingfactory.com. The Unity Dance and Drum African Dance Class is sure to teach you some moves you didn’t learn in junior high when it meets Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. $10, $35 for four classes. Email tarn.ream@umontana.edu or call 549-7933 for more information. Beth Wood, Sarah Sample and John Floridis play a folky show at the Crystal Theater, starting at 7:30 PM. $15/$12 in advance at Rockin Rudy’s. Trivia answer: The sinking of the Titanic.
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The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center, Tue., March 17-Sat., March 21 and Tue., March 24-Sat., March 28, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21. Word up, it’s an all-ages hiphop fiesta when Seattle’s Sam Lachow stops by the Palace, along with Futuristic. 9:30 PM. $15/$12 in advance. (All ages, for realsies.) Mike Avery hosts the SingerSongwriter Showcase, now on
Tuesdays at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@l ive.com ahead of time to sign up.
WEDNESDAYMAR25 The Work Through My Lens: Photos and Stories exhibit sheds light on real people who were given digital cameras and assigned to capture their daily lives. Reception at the Missoula Food Bank, 6-8 PM. Cultivate your inner Ebert with the classic flicks showing at Missoula Public Library’s free matinee, every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 2 PM, except holidays. Visit missoulapubliclibrary.org or pop your head in their lobby to see what’s playing.
nightlife Get some hair on your chest with the Lonach Single Malt Scotch Tasting, featuring a sampler of eight whiskies for $25 at the Rhino. 5-9 PM. No cost to attend. Cozy up to the fire when Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays jazzy tunes in the lounge at The Keep, 102 Ben Hogan Drive. 6-9 PM. No cover. The Missoula Community Food Co-op screens the witty 2011 documentary Food Stamped, which follows a couple as they try to eat healthy on a food-stamp budget.
1500 Burns St., 6:30-8:30 PM. Free. Move in the right direction when the West Coast Swing class with Cathy Clark takes over the Sunrise Saloon on Wednesdays. Instruction for intermediate levels from 7-8:30 PM. $5. The weekly Dinner and a Movie series brings top-notch indie flix and good eats under one roof. Screening at the Crystal Theater at 7 PM, $7. Dinner menu from Silk Road available (not included in admission price). March 25 features Mondovino, a documentary about the insider world of winemaking. Yonder Mountain String Band ventures up the Wilma stage to pluck at y’all’s heartstrings, along with The Cave Singers. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $25. Check out thewilma.com. The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center, Tue., March 17-Sat., March 21 and Tue., March 24-Sat., March 28, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21. Missoula Community Theatre presents The Rainmaker, a classic play about love and tough times in the Great Depression. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30
These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 AL• Al is a 5-8 year-old male gray and white long-haired cat. He is ever so loving and playful. Al will probably take a while to warm up to his new home, but a little patience will pay off greatly. This big lover will head butt and give kisses. Al also loves to play with stick toys and laser pointers and gets along well with other cats.
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AXEL•Axel is a 4-6 year-old male black and white cat. Currently tipping the scales at just under 18 lbs, Axel is one of our true heavyweight champs. He has 2330 South Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801 slowly been trimming down, but is very Lobby: 9:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri) • Drive-thru: 7:30am-6:00pm (Mon-Fri) food motivated. Axel loves to talk to you 3708 North Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59808 and is great at giving affection, ever hopeLobby: 9:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri) Drive-thru: 7:30am-6:00pm (Mon-Fri) • Drive-thru: 9:00am-12:00pm (Sat) ful for the reward of treats.
CHICA•Chica is a 2-year-old female Rotti/Collie mix. She is a happy and playful young girl who always wears a smile. She came to the shelter when her previous owners were forced to move and couldn't take her with them. If you're looking for a playful new addition to the family or a hiking buddy, Chica is your gal!
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DUDE•Dude is a 7-year-old male Pit Bull mix. Dude needs a very special home where he can be the main focus and concern with no other dogs or small children. He recently had to have a leg amputated due to a dog fight and is learning to adjust to life as a tripod. He would love a family who is willing to take on the challenges and expenses a 3-legged dog might create.
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CAMERON• Cameron is a 4-year-old female Pit Bull mix. She is a very easygoing girl who gets along well with other dogs. Cameron is not overly excitable or playful, but companionable and loyal as can be. She would love a home that can take her for long walks or hikes regularly, but is not in the least demanding of such trips.
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These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 CRUZE• Cruze is a young lady who came to us from another regional facility and is now looking for her forever home. Cruze loves going on hikes and is very active. Cruze is looking for a mature family and is hoping to enroll in our Basic Manners class so she can learn more words and skills. Come meet this fun, active girl today!
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MOLLY• Molly is a long-haired beauty looking for a caring home. She would prefer to be the only cat and be treated like a princess, although she may allow for some canine companions . She enjoys primping her nails on her cardboard scratching post and finding a warm lap to relax on. Come visit Molly at the Humane Society of Western Montana.
DORIE•Meet Dorie! Dorie is an adorable and friendly English Shepherd/Lab mix who would love nothing more than to become your newest family member! She's an active lady who enjoys leash walks and would make a good hiking companion. Come fall in love with her today and enter our Basic Manners training class with her!
TANG•Meet Tang! This cute boy loves attention and is always up for a good walk, especially in the snow. Tang is a very intelligent boy who knows lots of behaviors. He cannot wait to meet you. Come by the shelter today to see him! We are open 1-6 pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 12-5 on Saturdays.
REX• Rex is a friendly kitty cat who likes to chat it up with meows and purrs. He really enjoys being held and he likes giving and receiving rubs. He is a sweetheart looking for his forever home. Come meet this playful, independent and loving snuggle bug today.
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Missoula Community Theatre presents The Rainmaker, a classic play about love and tough times in the Great Depression. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Fri., March 20–Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends. $15– $20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. (See Spotlight.)
PM, Sun., March 22 at 6:30 PM, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at 6:30 PM. $15–$20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 7287529. (See Spotlight.) Live those “American Idol” fantasies at the Wednesday night karaoke with Cheree at Eagles Lodge Missoula, 2420 South Ave. W, with drink specials and the chance to win $50 big ones if you enter the drawing when you sing. 8:30-10:30 PM. No cover; must stick around for the prize drawing to be eligible to win. Local DJs do the heavy lifting while you kick back at Milkcrate Wednesday down in the Palace. 9 PM. No cover, plus $6 PBR pitcher special. I’ll bring the peanut butter, y’all bring that sweet jaaaaam to the Soul Kitch’n Blues Boogie sesh at the Dark Horse, starting at 9 PM. $50 prize for best act each week. No cover. Make a little mess when Gil and the Spills play stringband tunes at the Top Hat, starting at 10 PM. No cover.
Bust out a little geetar, tunesmiths, at the Open Mic with Cheree at the Eagles Lodge Missoula, 2420 South Ave. W. Runs 8:3010:30 PM. Impress ‘em enough and you could get paid $50 as a showcased performer. Text 406-396-5934 to sign up early. Small town girls, city boys and anyone that leaves out can share the night on and on and on at the Dead Hipster Dance Party of lore, at the Badlander on Thursdays. No cover, plus $1 wells from 9 PM to midnight. Cleargrain delivers the country-fried wallop at the Sunrise Saloon, starting at 9 PM. No cover.
THURSDAYMAR26 Celebrate the late, great bebop clarinet master at the Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, featuring the UM jazz bands and special guests in the Dennison Theatre, March 2627, at 7:30 PM nightly. $18 per night, $30 both nights/$10 per night, $15 both nights for students and seniors.
nightlife Mary Place and Blue Moon heat up the afternoon with jazz at the Union Club every Thursday from 5:30-8 PM. Free. Put tasty Indian food in your mouth while local goofs crack wise at the Curry Comedy Series at the Roxy Theater, with host Ethan Sky and comedians including Becky Margolis, John Howard and Duane Raider. 6 PM. $20/$18 in advance at theroxytheater.org. Ticket includes Masala food cart buffet. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers interactive instruction in perform-
Family portrait. Pert Near Sandstone plays the Top Hat Thu., March 19, with Dodgy Mountain Men. 9:30 PM. $10.
ance traditions from nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 PM. $5 donation requested. Hone your chops at the Slow Jam, where musicians will play celtic, old time and contra dance tunes at less than full speed so beginners can easily join in. Starving Artist Cafe, 3020 S. Reserve St., off the corner of Reserve and Harve. Every other Thursday from 6-7:30 PM. Visit missoulastarvingartist.com or email rocu@rocketmail.com for more info. You’ll be a pro in no time after the Country Two-Step classes with Cathy Clark on Thursdays at the Sunrise Saloon. Beginners at 7 PM, intermediate at 7:30. $5, with live country bands to follow where you can show what a quick learner you are.
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Megan Kruse stops by Fact & Fiction while on tour for her new book, Call Me Home. The University of Montana graduate’s novel unravels family relationships, what it means to be queer in the rural West, and the idea of home. Reading at 7 PM. The latest installment of the Open Country Reading Series presents poets Francesca Abbate and Adrian Kien and rock outfit No Fancy at the Crystal Theater at 7 PM, with treats provided. No cover. The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents its rendition of the classic musical Pippin, about a young prince in a delightfully anachronistic medieval court. Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center, Tue., March 17-Sat., March 21 and Tue., March 24Sat., March 28, at 7:30 PM. $10–$21.
News alert: they are still making rock ‘n roll these days, kids, and Portland’s Divers is one of the darn best of ‘em, and they play the VFW tonight for your entertainment, along with Buddy Jackson and friends. 9 PM. $5/$3 ages 18–20. Jerry Joseph is back in town, and he brings along his Jackmormons for a rockin’ evening at the Top Hat, with special guests The Boxcutters. 9:30 PM. $10/$8 in advance. Fierce Portland rock outfit The Summer Cannibals tear it up at the Palace, along with Seattle’s Jesus Rehab and our own Baby Tyger. 9:30 PM. No cover. It’s the freakin’ weekend, about to have me some fun. Submit events at calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance of the event to guarantee publication. Don’t forget to include the date, time and cost. If you must, snail mail to Calapatra c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. You can also submit online. Just find the “submit an event” link under the Spotlight on the right corner at missoulanews.com.
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n Missoula, as we all know, winter recreation can be tough because sometimes it seems like winter forgets to visit us. Still, there is nothing quite like throwing on a pair of skis (or a snowboard if you are a knuckle-dragger) and enjoying the thrill of cruising down the mountain, the crisp air blowing on your face. If you’re lucky, you might even find some of that sought-after powder and get a couple face shots. Powder has been a little more difficult to find and enjoy this year, but if you’re anything like me, a lack of good snow isn't quite enough to keep you from the mountain. It calls to us anyway. So now is the time for Snowbowl's most popular event of the season, because let's face it, gliding on
your gear for as long as you can doesn’t exactly require epic pow. The North Dakota Downhill is a competition to do just that on Snowbowl’s fairly flat run, North Dakota. It usually draws around 200 participants and is free to enter with your lift ticket. The event is set up for all ages and abilities and you get a prize no matter what you do, so everyone’s a winner. —Kellen Beck The North Dakota Downhill is on Sun., March 22, from noon–2 PM at Snowbowl Mountain. Just show up at the start of the trail to participate; lift ticket required.
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THURSDAY MARCH 19 The Clark Fork Coalition hosts a presentation on the Lost Horse Creek siphon project, a stream restoration effort that re-routed an irrigation ditch to connect the creek to the Bitterroot river. 140 S. Fourth St., noon-1 PM. Call 542-0539 to learn more. The award-winning conservation documentary DamNation screens in the University Theatre at 6 PM, with panel discussion about fisheries and damns to follow. $5 suggested donation.
FRIDAY MARCH 20 Get in some skiing time sans dudes at Snowbowl’s For Women Only Spring Session. Make some friends while becoming a better skier with your fellow woman. Meets Fridays, 1–4 PM for three weeks, through March 20. $97 with a half-day lift ticket, $57 for season pass holders.
SATURDAY MARCH 21 The Missoulians on Bicycles host the Bitterroot Bramble ride this fair day, a 54-mile trip meeting at the Park and Ride three miles south of Lolo at 10 AM, and then taking the bike path and side roads around the area. Contact Norman at normsingley@gmail.com or 370-3739 for more info. Get a load of the spring migration vibes at the Beginning Birder Walk, where local birding enthusiasts will lead a family-friendly short trip around Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge from 10 AM-noon. Call Terry for more info at 214-1194. Learn how to lend a hand at a popular historic landmark at the Volunteer Open House at Traveler’s Rest State Park in Lolo, where you can drop in between 1-4 PM to hear from staffers about the park.
Prance to light of the neon moon at the Griz Glow 5K, where everyone’s invited to bust out the neon outfits, grab a glow stick and cruise through a course on the UM golf course, starting at 8:30 PM. Post-race party includes prizes and schwag. Call 243-5295 or visit umt.edu/crec for info.
SUNDAY MARCH 22 Birding fiends know what time it is: it’s snow goose migration time, and Five Valleys Audubon invites y’all to carpool on up to Freezeout Lake to check it out. Meet at the northwest corner of the Adams Center Parking Lot for 6 AM departure. Bring a lunch and dress warm, ‘cuz they don’t call it Freezeout for nuthin. Call Terry for more info at 214-1194. Pack a sandwich and maybe your swim trunks for the MOBI ride to Frenchtown Pond, which meets at the former Safeway on Broadway at 11 AM for a 40-mile round trip junket. Call Tina at 5445807 for more info.
TUESDAY MARCH 24 FWP fisheries biologist Ron Parks presents “Blackfoot River Restoration and Native Trout Recovery in the Scapegoat Wilderness” as part of the Wilderness Lecture Series. Gallagher Business Building, room 123. 7 PM. Visit cfc.umt.edu.
THURSDAY MARCH 26 Send out the last wee bit of winter with the Subaru Freeride Series, which kicks off today at Big Sky Resort and includes ski and snowboard competition, expos, clinics, live music and more. Visit bigskyresort.com/events. calendar@missoulanews.com
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The documentary Occupy the Farm, released last year, tells how farmers in the California Bay Area endeavored to save the last patch of farmland near Oakland from being developed into a shopping center. The group opted for direct action by breaking into the twoacre lot and planting 15,000 seedlings. The action propelled the idea of urban farming into the headlines and put pressure on UC Berkeley, which owns the patch, to leave it undeveloped. We have a lot more open space in Missoula than they do in Oakland, for sure, but that doesn’t mean that groups haven’t had to fight to keep agricultural land protected. Between 1986 and 2008, Missoula lost 29,000 acres of farm and ranchlands to development. Farming advocates often cite the dilemma that flat, well-drained land is suitable for both farming and for housing developments, and there’s a lot more money to be made in housing developments. We still have about 16,000 acres of viable cropland and 87,000 of grazing pasture available, and
nonprofits like the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition work to protect these remaining areas by lobbying against new developments and spreading awareness about the ecological costs of urban sprawl. Because, as we can learn from Occupy the Farm, there isn’t infinite agricultural land remaining, and without farms, there can be no food. —Kate Whittle Occupy the Farm screens at the Roxy Sun., March 22, at 7 PM, with discussion led by Josh Slotnick to follow. $5-$8.
[AGENDA LISTINGS] THURSDAY MARCH 19 Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free, plus there’s nice beverages and snacks. Author Isaac Campos presents “Reefer Madness Past and Present: Marijuana, Psychosis, and the War on Drugs in Mexico and the United States,” as part of the Hampton Lecture at the UM Gallagher Business Building, 7-8:15 PM.
FRIDAY MARCH 20 The Journey On weekend invites women who are dealing with divorce to find a place of creative self-expression and healing at Missoula Alliance Church, 100 Foss Court. Meets Friday from 6:30-8:30 PM and Saturday from 8 AM-4 PM. Visit the “Journey On...” Facebook page to find registration and info.
SUNDAY MARCH 22 The Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center hosts a dharma text study and potluck brunch led by Director Bob Jacobson. 441 Woodworth Ave. Meets Sundays at 11 AM through mid-May. Suggested donation $5; bring a vegetarian dish to share.
MONDAY MARCH 23 Kristen Walser, with the Bozeman chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, gives two presentations today of “Carbon Fee and Dividend: the best climate solution you’ve never heard of.” University Center, room 330, at 4 PM, and in the Missoula Public Library at 7 PM. Call 406-551-0388 or bozeman@citizensclimatelobby.org to learn more. The citizen climate-change activist group Northern Rockies Rising Tide invites folks to be part of the change at the Hive, 800 S. Third St. W., on the fourth Monday of every month starting at 5:30 PM. Email flyfeverdj@hotmail.com to learn more. UM professor Albert Borgmann and guests Andrew Feenberg and Carl Mitcham discuss philosophical considerations in the technological age in the
Dell Brown Room of Turner Hall. Free. Visit umt.edu/ethics/events.
TUESDAY MARCH 24 The Friends and Families Matter support group invites anyone coping with an incarcerated loved one to an informal session from 5:15-6:30 PM. 1610 S. Third St. W., Ste. 210. Visit pfrmt.org for more info. The Divorce and Shared Parenting class shares how to cope with difficult situations and maximize quality time with kids. Meets at the Families First Office, 227 1/2 W. Front St., on Tue., March 24–March 25 from 6-9 PM. Attendance of both sessions is required; co-parents are asked to not take the class together. $90/$70 in advance, with sliding fee options available. Call 721-7690 for more info.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 25 Practice empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication, a peaceful communication weekly practice group, where you’ll role-play stressful situations and practice responding calmly. Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave. Wednesdays at noon. Free. Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy meets at Summit Independent Living Center, 700 S. Higgins, every fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30-6 PM. YODA is for youths with disabilities, and they participate in social and advocacy efforts.
THURSDAY MARCH 26 You don’t have to be a time lord to check out the Missoula Time Bank, in which members exchange skills and services instead of money. Orientations at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center on fourth Thursdays at 7 PM. RSVP required at info@missoulatimebank.org. The Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center hosts a study of Thubten Chodron’s Transforming Adversity Into Joy and Courage: An Explanation of the Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas. Meets on Thursdays through June 11 to explore how to transform everyday problems into the path to Enlightenment. Email oselshenphenling@gmail.com for more info. Suggested donation $5.
AGENDA is dedicated to upcoming events embodying activism, outreach and public participation. Send your who/what/when/where and why to AGENDA, c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange, Missoula, MT 59801. You can also email entries to calendar@missoulanews.com or send a fax to (406) 543-4367. AGENDA’s deadline for editorial consideration is 10 days prior to the issue in which you’d like your information to be included. When possible, please include appropriate photos/artwork.
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HOPE FIEND I met this man a few years ago, and it was like a thunderbolt struck us—the stuff movies are made of. He told me that his female roommate was just a friend. We went on a few dates before I realized she was actually his girlfriend. He promised that they were going to break up, so I hung around for a bit, but of course it never happened. Last year, I ran into him, and he said he was no longer with that woman and wanted to date me. I turned him down flat because I figured that if he was going to lie and cheat on her, then he would do the same to me. I'm kicking myself now because I have never met anyone like him. Is it really "once a cheater, always a cheater," or could it be different for us? I have to put this to bed in my mind because I can't stop thinking I missed out on "the one." — Opportunity Lost Sure, your encounter with this man was "the stuff movies are made of"—the ones in which Godzilla comes clomping through town and puts his big clawed foot through the roof of some poor villager's house. What you should be doing is tiring your arm out by patting yourself on the back. You showed presence of mind in drop-kicking "the one"—the one who, before long, would have been in a bar telling some woman that you're just his "roommate." But now your loneliness is telling your logic to put a sock in it, luring you into a common error in evaluating risk that behavioral economists call "optimism bias." This is best explained as the "I'm special!" bias and involves the unrealistic thinking that the bad things that befall other people will see us and go, "Nuh-uh...no way...not her!" Though we know—usually from painful experience—that character change is hard (and rare), optimism bias leads us to flirt with bright ideas like "Maybe he's done with the cheating!" It's probably easier to think that now, not having seen him for a while. And the reality is, even serial killers sometimes go dormant. This shouldn't be taken as a sign that they've grown weary of cutting up the neighbors and storing them in Ziploc bags in their freezer. Real change, when it happens, comes with signs there's been a transformation— like expressions of deep remorse about being unethical and a sea change in a person's moral standards. And these are just the preliminaries. Character change is revealed through action—over time. Sure, you could keep this guy at arm's length for a
year while you observe his behavior. Or, instead of hoping against hope for character change, you could opt for a change of characters, as in getting out there and meeting new men. Should you fall back into feeling wistful about this guy, remind yourself of German psychoanalyst and philosopher Erich Fromm's thinking that love isn't just "a feeling"; it's something you do (in this guy's case, to more than one woman at a time). Or as one of my other favorite 20th-century philosophers, a Dr. E. Fudd, put it, "Good widdance to bad wubbish."
BOYS WILL BE DECOYS I often come off needy and desperate, so I'm trying to play it cool with this great new guy I'm dating—a new and difficult tactic for me. There are two other guys who are into me. I'm not into them, but I'm tempted to keep them on the back burner—you know, throw them a few crumbs now and then to keep them hooked so they can be a distraction from the new guy. I know this is user-y, so I haven't decided to do it, but I also haven't come clean about where I'm really at. And I have to admit I don't mind the validation they give me. Ugh. —Torn If you're going to turn men into emotional support knickknacks, why not go all the way? Cut their hearts out and stick them in Mason jars with cute labels written in glitter pen. What you're contemplating is romantic fraud. Sure, stacking up irrelevant men like firewood is easier than exploring why you "often come off needy and desperate." A wild guess: Because you are? Typically, this comes out of trying to use a guy for jobs he can never fill, like making you feel okay about you. If that's the problem, get to work on fixing it. In the meantime, avoid coming off needy and desperate by acting like a woman who might end up wanting a man but doesn't need him. That woman doesn't barrage him with calls, texts, and surprise visits—or text back with an immediacy that suggests she's been hovering over her phone like a starving hawk circling the den of the last prairie dog on earth. Waiting to text back will help you come off like the woman you should try to be, one who embodies the understanding that emotional security comes from within—and no, not from within a bunch of other people.
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SKILLED LABOR Carpenter LC Staffing is looking for both general laborers and skilled carpenters. Having your own tools are not required but is an added bonus. Positions are fill in and full time. Having a valid drivers license is huge plus. Wages starts at 10.00 and goes up depending on experience and skills that each person has. These position are also perfect for students looking for summer jobs!! Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10114109 FLAT ROOFING INSTALLER Missoula business needs experienced roofer for all FLAT ROOFING applications including single-ply membranes. Work is in the Missoula local area. Must be able and willing to work hard, be very agile and able to work quickly. Applicants must have verifiable experience. CANNOT BE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS, as will be working on roofs and close to edges. Will work up to 40 hours per week, depending on weather. Pay is $14.00-$16.00/hour to start depending on experience level. Work is day shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10114049 Summer DT Facilities Staff Hiring energetic staff for Downtown Missoula, inc. Caras Park Events, Flowers, and Banners. Listing available at MissoulaDowntown.com or call 543-4238. TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs and refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL. Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula, 1-800-5454546
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have recently been to the mountaintop, at least metaphorically. Right? You wandered out to the high frontier and ruminated on the state of your fate from the most expansive vista you could find. Right? You have questioned the limitations you had previously accepted, and you have weaned yourself from at least one of your devitalizing comforts, and you have explored certain possibilities that had been taboo. Right? So what comes next? Here's what I suggest: Start building a new framework or structure or system that will incorporate all that you've learned during your break.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The anonymous blogger at Neurolove.me gives advice on how to love a Gemini: "Don't get impatient with their distractibility. Always make time for great conversation. Be understanding when they're moody. Help them move past their insecurities, and tell them it's not their job to please everyone. Let them have space but never let them be lonely." I endorse all that good counsel, and add this: "To love Geminis, listen to them attentively, and with expansive flexibility. Don't try to force them to be consistent; encourage them to experiment at uniting their sometimes conflicting urges. As best as you can, express appreciation not just for the parts of them that are easy to love but also for the parts that are not yet ripe or charming." Now feel free, Gemini, to show this horoscope to those whose affection you want.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): By 1993, rock band Guns N' Roses had released five successful albums. But on the way to record their next masterpiece, there were numerous delays and diversions. Band members feuded. Some were fired and others departed. Eventually, only one original member remained to bring the task to conclusion with the help of new musicians. The sixth album, Chinese Democracy, finally emerged in 2008. I'm seeing a similarity between Guns N' Roses' process and one of your ongoing projects, Taurus. The good news is that I think most of the hassles and delays are behind you, or will be if you act now. You're primed to make a big push toward the finish line.
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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're entering a time and space known as the Adlib Zone. In this territory, fertile chaos and inspirational uncertainty are freely available. Improvised formulas will generate stronger mojo than timeworn maxims. Creativity is de rigueur, and street smarts count for more than book-learning. May I offer some mottoes to live by when "common sense" is inadequate? 1. Don't be a slave to necessity. 2. Be as slippery as you can be and still maintain your integrity. 3. Don't just question authority; be thrilled about every chance you get to also question habit, tradition, fashion, trendiness, apathy, and dogma.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "Half the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough," proclaimed humorist Josh Billings. That's an exaggeration made for comic effect, of course. (And I think that some of life's troubles also come from saying no too much and not saying yes enough.) But for you, Virgo, Billings' advice will be especially pertinent in the coming weeks. In fact, my hypothesis is that you will be able to keep your troubles to a minimum and boost your progress to a maximum by being frugal with yes and ample with no.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your mind says, "I need more room to move. I've got to feel free to experiment." Your heart says, "I think maybe I need more commitment and certainty." Your astrologer suggests, "Be a bit more skeptical about the dream lover who seems to be interfering with your efforts to bond with the Real Thing." I'm not sure which of these three sources you should heed, Libra. Do you think it might somehow be possible to honor them all? I invite you to try.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Without your wound where would your power be?" asked writer Thornton Wilder. "The very angels themselves cannot persuade the wretched and blundering children on earth as can one human being broken on the wheels of living." Let's make that one of your ongoing meditations, Scorpio. I think the coming weeks will be an excellent time to come to a greater appreciation for your past losses. What capacities has your suffering given birth to? What failures have made you stronger? What crucial lessons and unexpected benefits have emerged from your sadness and madness?
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Creating is not magic but work," says Kevin Ashton, author of the book How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery. In other words, inspiration is a relatively small part of the creative process. Over the long haul, the more important factors are self-discipline, organized thinking, hard work, and attention to detail. And yet inspiration isn't irrelevant, either. Brainstorms and periodic leaps of insight can be highly useful. That's a good reminder as you enter a phase when you're likely to be more imaginative and original than usual. I expect creative excitement to be a regular visitor.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was a good Capricorn, born January 6, 1854. In the course of Arthur Conan Doyle's 60 stories about his life, he revealed his exceptional talent as an analytical thinker. His attention to details was essential to his success, and so was his expertise at gathering information. He did have a problem with addictive drugs, however. Morphine tempted him now and then, and cocaine more often, usually when he wasn't feeling sufficiently challenged. Let this serve as a gentle warning, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, seek more relaxation and downtime than usual. Focus on recharging your psychic batteries. But please be sure that doesn't cause you to get bored and then dabble with self-sabotaging stimuli.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): English is my first language. Years ago there was a time when I spoke a lot of French with my Parisian girlfriend, but my skill faded after we broke up. So I'm not bilingual in the usual sense. But I do have some mastery in the language of music, thanks to my career as a singer-songwriter. Having raised a daughter, I also learned to converse in the language of children. And I've remembered and worked with my nightly dreams every day for decades, so I speak the language of dreams. What about you, Aquarius? In the coming weeks, I bet you'll be challenged to make more extensive use of one of your second languages. It's time to be adaptable and resourceful in your approach to communication.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you need a reason to think sharper and work smarter and try harder? I'll give you four reasons. 1. Because you're finally ready to get healing for the inner saboteur who in the past has undermined your confidence. 2. Because you're finally ready to see the objective truth about one of your self-doubts, which is that it's a delusion. 3. Because you're finally ready to stop blaming an adversary for a certain obstacle you face, which means the obstacle will become easier to overcome. 4. Because you're finally ready to understand that in order to nurture and hone your ample creativity, you have to use it to improve your life on a regular basis. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES.
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PUBLIC NOTICES MONTANA FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY Cause No. DDA2014-57 IN THE MATTER OF THE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO BABY GIRL M. NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS AND HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Man known by the name of “Lase” to the birth mother whose initials are “H.M.M.” of Baby Girl M. who was born on June 26, 2014, in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition for the termination of your parental rights to Baby Girl M. has been filed with the Montana First District Court, Lewis and Clark County, 228 Broadway, Helena, Montana 59601. The Court has scheduled a hearing for the determination of your
parental rights starting at 1:30 P.M. Mountain Time on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Section 42-2605(2), your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a waiver of your interest in custody of the child, and will result in the Court’s termination of your parental rights. Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Section 42-2616(1), if you appear at the scheduled hearing and object to the termination of your parental rights and request custody of the child, the Court will then set deadlines allowing the parties to complete discovery, and will set a hearing on the determination of your rights to the child. DATED: February 27, 2015. FRANZ & DRISCOLL, PLLP /s/ William P. Driscoll Attorney for Petitioner
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MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DR-15-120 Department No. 1 Summons for Publication IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Dianne M. Thompson, Petitioner, and Thomas D. Ryan, Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a divorce. Title to and interest in the following real property will be involved in this action: none. DATED this 13th day of March, 2015. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of Court By: /s/ Maria Cassidy, Deputy Clerk MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-15-125 Dept. No.: 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Galen Sontag Henseler, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Galen Joseph Sontag Henseler to Galen Joseph Sontag Henseler. The hearing will be on 04/01/2015 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 2/19/2015. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Michael Evjen, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-15-190 Dept. No.: 2 Robert L. Deschamps, III Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Jamie McGarvey, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jamie Sue McGarvey to Jamie Henkel Kearra. The hearing will be on 04/21/2015 at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: March 10, 2015. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Molly Reynolds, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 3 Cause No. DP15-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of RUTH E. DYE,
Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the undersigned was appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Harold V. Dye, the personal representative, return receipt requested, at Dye & Moe, P.L.L.P., 120 Hickory Street, Suite B, Missoula, Montana 59801—1820, or filed with the clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated: February 26, 2015. /s/ Harold V. Dye, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-15-34 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS Y. PETERSEN SMITH, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Carla R. Reneau and Helen Y. Smith, 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 26th day of February, 2015. /s/ Carla R. Reneau, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Helen Y. Smith, CoPersonal Representative WORDEN THANE PC Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Gail M. Haviland MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-15-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEANNE R. HAYATAKA, 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 KENNETH M. HAYATAKA, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested,in care of Thiel Law Office, PLLC, 327 West Pine, PO Box 8125, Missoula, Montana 59807 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of March, 2015. THIEL LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Matthew B. Thiel
MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-15-39 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA L. BULEN ANDERSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be certified mailed to William A. Anderson, 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 2nd day of March, 2015. /s/ William A. Anderson, Personal Representative WORDEN THANE PC Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ William E. McCarthy MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DV-15-193 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JULIA ANN GOEBEL, a/k/a JULIA ANNE GOEBEL, a/k/a JULIE A. GOEBEL, and a/k/a JULIA A. GOEBEL TO CHANGE HER NAME TO JULIE ANNE GOEBEL Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Julie Anne Goebel, has filed a Petition with this Court for permission to change her name from the several variations listed in the case caption above, to her one true legal name, JULIE ANNE GOEBEL. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is further hereby given to all persons interested in the matter that a Hearing on the Petition will be held at the Missoula County Courthouse in Missoula, Montana on the 23rd day of April, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at which time any objections to the Petition will be heard. Any person desiring to object to the granting of the Petition may do so by filing a proper objection in writing with the clerk of said court with any such filing completed no later than the time set for hearing. DATED this 10th day of March, 2015. /s/ Michelle Vipperman, Deputy Clerk IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that Petitioner’s former aliases of her one time name of Julie Anne Goebel, be forever changed for all purposes under the law to JULIE ANNE GOEBEL. DATED this 10th day of March, 2015. /s/ John W. Larson, District Court Judge
MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-15-31 NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. CHAMBERLAIN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cassie R. Dellwo has filed an APPLICATION OR PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF LIMITED SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of Barbara J. Chamberlain which may be examined in the office of the Clerk of this Court. Hearing has been set at the Courtroom of this Court in Missoula County, Missoula, Montana, on the 30th day of April, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at which time and place all interested persons may appear and object. Appllicant, Cassie R. Dellwo, will appear at said hearing via telephone conference. DATED this 27th day of February, 2015. /s/ Cassie R. Dellwo, #11880, Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm, 38 2nd Ave. East, Dickinson, ND 58601 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-15-35 NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL H. GINNINGS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Chari Lipski has filed in the above Court and cause a Petition for adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirs, and the appointment of Chari Lipski as Personal Representative of said estate. For further information, the Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held in said Court at the courtroom in the courthouse at Missoula, Montana, on the 16th day of April, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m., at which time all interested persons may appear and object. Service of this notice is being made in accordance with the attached Certificate of Service. Dated this 12th day of March, 2015. /s/ Chari Lipski APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY: BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: /s/ Julie R. Sirrs P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807 Attorneys for Chari Lipski NOTICE ANDREA FARLEY The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of dependency and neglect in regards to your child, Chloe
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DOWN 1 "Sunrise at Campobello" monogram 2 Agree to another tour 3 19th-century writer Sarah ___ Jewett 4 He asked us to "Eat It" 5 Futile 6 Beer order 7 Bad place for a cat to get stuck 8 Exhaled response 9 Long look 10 Be inquisitive, in a way 11 Nostalgic song about an Oklahoma city? 12 Place for a concert 16 They get tapped 18 "Nothing but ___" 22 "___ All Ye Faithful" 24 Business school course 26 Best Picture winner set in Iran 27 Cartoon impact sound 28 Yoko ablaze? 30 Brando played him in "Julius Caesar" 33 Dien Bien ___, Vietnam 34 "Now it makes sense!" 36 Jack on "30 Rock" 37 Blinds component 39 Staff sign for violists 41 Spanish leather bag that looks like a canteen 44 Alive partner 47 "Be that as it may ..." 49 Hint at, with "to" 50 Word in an octagon 51 "Rocky" star Shire 52 Nickelodeon feature for many years 54 Pigeon noise 56 "My Life as ___" (1985 Swedish film) 58 Having no width or depth 59 NASA scratch 62 ___-hoo (drink brand) 63 "SMH," verbally ©2015 Jonesin’ Crosswords
PUBLIC NOTICES Cantrell. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. Your are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Stacye Choate, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 646-3012, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Role 39(e)(1) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Dekalb County, Tennessee at Smithville, Tennessee on the 8th day of April, 2015, at 8:00 A.M. for the Adjudicatory Hearing on the Petition by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services. If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may review and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Dekalb Court Clerk’s Office, Smithville, Tennessee. Notice of Public Hearing The Homeword Board of Directors will hold their quarterly board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, from 3 – 5 pm at 1535 Liberty Lane, Ste 114. This meeting is open to the public. For further information, contact Kellie Battaglia, Homeword Operations and Program Director, at 406-532-4663 x12. If you have comments, please mail them to: Homeword, 1535 Liberty Lane, Ste 116A, Missoula, MT, 59808. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BENJAMIN T. CORY, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTORS, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTORS, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER IS/ARE: Grantors: Kevin E. Leittl, Douglas R. Wasileski, and Jerry Gordon (“Grantors”) Original Trustee: Insured Titles Successor Trustee: Benjamin T. Cory, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank as succes-
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sor by merger to Mountain West Bank, N.A. (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: Kevin E. Leittl, Douglas R. Wasileski, and Jerry Gordon THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: A Tract of land located in and being a portion of GOVERNMENT LOT 4, Section 2, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Missoula County, Montana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the section corner common to Sections 2 and 3, Township 11 North, Range 20 west; thence South 02°34’35” West, along the West line of Section 2, 10.01 feet; thence leaving said line and running North 89°53’26” East, 250.01 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing North 89°53’26” East, along the Southerly right-of-way line of Missoula County Road a distance of 723.03 feet to a point on the proposed Westerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway Number 93; thence South 09°55’31” East, along said proposed Highway right-of-way line 347.27 feet to a point on a tangent curve; thence Southeasterly along said proposed right-of-way and along said tangent curve, being concave to the West and having a radius of 22,140.00 feet a distance of 183.37 feet; thence leaving said proposed highway right-of-way line and running West 837.37 feet; thence North 02°34’35” East, 523.52 feet to the true point of beginning. RECORDING REFERENCE: Book 103 of Micro Records at Page 1455, records of Missoula County, Montana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 2, Township 11 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, as d e scribed as follows: Commencing at the section corner common to Sections 2 and 3, Township 11 North, and Sections 34 and 35, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M.; thence, South 87°43’53” East, 249.76 feet to a point on the Southerly rightof-way of Mormon Creek road and the point of beginning; thence, South 02°34’35” East, 523.52 feet to the Southerly boundary of that property described in Deeds, Book 3 (Micro), Page 299; thence along said Southerly boundary, East 249.84 feet; thence, North 02°34’35” East, 523.63 feet to the Southerly right-of-way of the Mormon Creek Road; thence along said road right-of-way, South 89°58’26” West, 249.85 feet to the point of beginning. As shown on
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Certificate of Survey No. 1274, records of Missoula. Recording Reference is in Book 247 of Micro Records at Page 2171. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Missoula County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated January 30, 2008 and recorded February 8, 2008, in Book 812, Page 1550, as Document No. 200802891, records of Missoula County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated January 23, 2015, and recorded January 29, 2015, in Book 939, Page 1261, as Document No. 201501978, records of Missoula County, Montana. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $2,737.00 due under the Promissory Note dated January 30, 2008, as extended, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the November 1, 2014 payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF JANUARY 29, 2015, ARE: Principal: $315,668.32 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 5.25% per annum. As of January 6, 2015 the interest balance is $2,542.64 and interest accrues at the rate of $45.4043 per day. Late fees: $6,210.06 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantors or successor in interest to the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: June 10, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Crowley Fleck PLLP, 305 South 4th Street East, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59801 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to pos-
session of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated this 30th day of January, 2015. /s/ Benjamin T. Cory BENJAMIN T. CORY Trustee STATE OF MONTANA) : ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 30th January, 2015, by Benjamin T. Cory, as Trustee. /s/ Misti Battaiola [NOTARY SEAL] Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: January 29, 2018 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/12/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200611513 Bk: 774 Pg: 867 and further Modified by Agreement Recorded on 9/4/2012 under Instrument No. 201217027 Bk: 899 Pg: 1104, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Nedra Gasvoda, an unmarried Woman was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns was Beneficiary and Charles J Peterson was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Charles J Peterson as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 358 of Pleasant View Homes No. 4, Phase 1, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201118418 Bk: 885 P: 45, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. 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 11/01/12 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 8, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $214,334.15. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $184,327.24, 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 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7021.16322) 1002.245370File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/16/12, recorded as Instrument No. 201220620 BK 902 PG 497, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Frank L. Tetro, III, 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: A Tract of land located in the SE 1/4 of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M. , Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract 28-B-1B of Certificate of Survey No. 2726. Beneficiary
PUBLIC NOTICES 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 09/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 21, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $480,416.58. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $443,823.26, 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 9, 2015 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# 7023.108605) 1002.263717File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made
to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 09/25/06, recorded as Instrument No. 200625650 Book 784, Page 899, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Walter R. Muralt and Nicole A. Muralt was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender was Beneficiary and Charles J. Peterson was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Charles J. Peterson as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 6 of Caitlin’s Estates, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 2012010651 B: 895 P: 328, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon fka the Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2006-18, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-18. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 05/01/12 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 28, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $1,141,808.00. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $926,710.89, 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 9, 2015 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
MNAXLP 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# 8193.20209) 1002.264415File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 02/24/12, recorded as Instrument No. 201203878 Bk: 890 Pg: 555, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which John Reed, a single man was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mountain West Bank, N.A., Corporation was Beneficiary and Stewart Title of Missoula County, Inc was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Stewart Title of Missoula County, Inc as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 17-C of Amended Plat of Cobban and Dinsmores’s Orchard Homes, Lot 17, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the Official Recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201412986 Bk: 933 Pg: 309, 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 06/01/14 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of February 5, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $199,759.32. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $190,241.76, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on June 15, 2015 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# 7023.112552) 1002.277975File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 1, 2015, 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: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA IN THE STATE OF MT: LOT 4 OF MODERIE LOTS,
A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Jack C. Westre, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Source, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated January 27, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007 in Book 792, Page 28 as Document No. 200703753. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-OA1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-OA1. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,666.96, 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 September 18, 2014 is $463,926.59 principal, interest at the rate of 6.625% totaling $80,167.54, late charges in the amount of $2,864.14, escrow advances of $21,200.65, suspense balance of $-842.77 and other fees and expenses advanced of $11,420.34, plus accruing interest at the rate of $33.83 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any rep-
resentation 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 18, 2014 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho )) ss. County of Bingham) On this 18 day of December, 2014, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same. /s/ Lisa J. Tornabene Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: Nov 6, 2018 Ocwen V. Westre 41495.892 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 15, 2015, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 11 OF CHAPPELLE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF William R Nooney and Anna M Nooney, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American
Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mountain West Bank. N.A., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated April 13, 2004 and recorded on April 19, 2004 in Book 729, Page 1754 as Document No. 200410393. The beneficial interest is currently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $3,110.01, beginning January 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 18, 2014 is $491,768.64 principal, interest at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $174,694.27, escrow advances of $69,306.55, and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,073.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $79.15 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.
EAGLE SELF STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 161, 218, 307, 369, 479, 538, 668. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Monday March 23, 2015. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. written sealed bids may be submitted to storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday March 26, 2015 4:00 P.M. Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale. All Sales final.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 12, 2015 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 12th day January, 2015, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 2/18/2020 Bana/nooney - 42048.193 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 18, 2015, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door
of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 29 AND W1/2NW1/4NW1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4367. Jeffrey S. Malek, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on August 14, 2003 and recorded on August 19, 2003 in Book 715, Page 419 under Document No. 200330670. The beneficial interest is currently held by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSFB MORTGAGE BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,486.89, beginning April 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 18, 2014 is $224,518.46 principal, interest at the rate of 6.0% totaling $64,651.96, escrow advances of $30,673.91, and other fees and expenses advanced of $5,044.27, plus accruing interest at the rate of $36.91 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
MNAXLP 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 6, 2015 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 6th day of January, 2015, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 02/18/2020 Chase Vs. Malek 41916.657 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 22, 2015, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT
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59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 17 OF COUNTRY CREST NO. 3, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. James B Keller and Margaret Keller, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CTC Real Estate Services, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2003 and recorded March 5, 2003 in Book 700 Page 1174 under Document No. 200307579. The beneficial interest is currently held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,103.08, beginning February 1, 2014, 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, 2014 is $104,080.63 principal, interest at the rate of 5.75% totaling $5,633.49, late charges in the amount of $49.56, escrow advances of $620.15, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,050.56, plus accruing interest at the rate of $16.62 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 12, 2015 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho )) ss. County of Bingham) On this 12 day of January, 2015, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same. /s/ Lisa J. Tornabene Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 11/06/2018 Nationstar V Keller 42086.189 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 4, 2015, 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 A46 of Windsor Park, Phase III, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Karla Tecca and Vincent Tecca, as
Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2007 and recorded April 20, 2007 in Book 795, on Page 1176, under Document No. 200709481. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal National Mortgage Association(“FNMA”). First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $850.23, beginning July 1, 2014, 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 17, 2014 is $201,865.17 principal, interest at the rate of 4.0% totaling $3,718.37, escrow advances of $1,142.82, suspense balance of $-133.09 and other fees and expenses advanced of $14,252.86, plus accruing interest at the rate of $22.12 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 23, 2014 /s/ Lisa J. Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 23 day of December, 2014, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J. Tornabene, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: Feb 18, 2020 Seterus V Tecca 42008.276 RFQ: Broadband Master Plan Master Plan for Community Fiber Optic Service Strategy. The BitterRoot Economic Development District (BREDD) in partnership with the City of Missoula and Missoula County are seeking to retain a qualified consultant to conduct a Master Plan for a Community Fiber Optic Services Strategy that determines a business and operational model to increase competition and reduce rates in order to deliver affordable high speed/high capacity broadband for the benefit of economic development in the region. Up to $60,000 is available for this project. Proposals are due April 6th, 2015. Access the full Request for Qualifications at www.bredd.org. Contact Marcy Allen with questions at mallen@bredd.org or 406258-3435.
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erty Management 542-2060 1315 E. Broadway #6. 2 bed/1.5 bath, close to U, coin-ops, pet? $800. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $705, quiet cul-de-sac, near Good Food Store, DW, coin-op laundry, offstreet parking, H/W/S/G paid. No Pets, No Smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333
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1024 Stephens #5. 2 bed/1 bath, central location, DW, coin-ops, cat? $725. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060
431 Daly: 1 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Blocks to U, Built-in desk, Laundry $560. Garden City Property Management 549-6106 1 year Costco membership.
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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 10955 Cedar Ridge. Loft bedroom, 1 bath on 20+ acres with guest house & sauna near Blue Mountain Recreation Area. $299,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com 1311 Idaho. 3 bed, 2 bath with large fenced yard and 2 car garage. $162,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 7288270. glasgow@montana.com
1401 Cooper. 2 bed, 1 bath with basement on large Northside corner lot. Open living room & kitchen, wood floors. Double garage with upstairs studio space. $215,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270 glasgow@montana.com 1511 Van Buren. 3 bed, 1 bath in lower Rattlesnake. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings & basement. Mt. Jumbo views. $229,900. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-581. annierealtor@gmail.com
2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Rose Park Home with commercial space. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2101 South 14th West. 4 bed, 2 bath with mother-in-law apartment & double garage. $239,900. Vickie Honzel, Lambros ERA Real Estate. 531-2605. vickiehonzel@lambrosera.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Central Missoula home. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, East Missoula home. $225,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3010 West Central. 5 acres in Target Range with 3 bed, 1 bath home. Borders DNRC land. $325,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 pat@properties2000.com 3010 West Central. Five acres bordering DNRC in Target Range with 3 bed, 1 bath home. $325,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 pat@properties2000.com 3924 Chelsea Drive. 3 bed, 2 bath Pleasant View home. Central heating & A/C, covered front porch & 2 car garage. $235,500. Vickie Honzel, Lambros ERA Real Estate 531-2605. vickiehonzel@lambroserarealestate.com 4 Bdr, 2 Bath, University District home. $410,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com 4 Plex By The River 319/321 1st St. Dream location! 3-plex and alley house (2 efficiencies and 2 one bed units) behind Bernices ‘hood, River views and end of the street. Reduced $365,000. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com 4114 Melrose. 3 bed, 2 bath Pleasantview home with fenced yard, UG sprinklers & 2 car garage. $238,500. Vickie Honzel, Lambros ERA Real Estate 531-2605. vickiehonzel@lambrosera.com Are your housing needs changing? We can help you explore your options. Clark Fork Realty. 512 E. Broadway. (406)
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Burns Street Condo 1400 Burns #16 $160,000. Three bedroom upper level unit offers spacious, convenient, and beautiful living space. One of the best things about Burns Street Commons is its gorgeous exterior and great community atmosphere. KD 240-5227 or Sarah 3703995 porticorealestate.com Uptown Flats #303. Top floor unit looks out to the “M” and includes all the wonderful amenities that The Uptown Flats offers. $159,710. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546.5816. annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats #306. 1 bed, 1 bath top floor unit with lots of light. W/D, carport, storage & access to exercise room. $162,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com
Uptown Flats #312. 1 bed, 1 bath modern condo on Missoula’s Northside. $151,900. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats. Upscale gated community near downtown. All SS appliances, carport, storage and access to community room and exercise room plus more. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com Why Rent? Own Your Own 1400 Burns #10. Designed with energy efficiency, comfort and affordability in mind. Next to Burns Street Bistro and Missoula Community Co-op. 2 bedroom unit for $119,000. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com
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LAND FOR SALE 1 acre building lot with incredible views. Mullan Road West. $115,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
me David Loewenwarter, Realtor, Prudential MT Real Estate 406-241-3221 LOEWENWARTER.COM NHN Arnica. Pattee Canyon acreage with great view of Missoula. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate. 5329296 mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com
NHN Rock Creek Road. 20 acres bordered on north by Five Valleys Land Trust. Direct access to Clark Fork River. $189,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com
COMMERCIAL Rose Park commercial building with attached rental. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
6850 Faithful Way, Lolo • $349,900 • Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath on 1+ acre in Sapphire Acres subdivision • Beautiful kitchen, en-suite master bedroom & gas fireplace • 1700 sq.ft. with large windows, vaulted ceilings & arched doorways • 2 decks & 2 car garage
1625 Lot 12A Cote Lane. Level 1 acre with fantastic views. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com 2 acre building lot with incredible views. Mullan Road West. $125,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com Lot 33 Old Mill Loop, St. Regis. 1.02 acre with 150’ of Clark Fork River Frontage. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com LOWER RATTLESNAKE LAND FOR SALE- NHN RAYMOND.62 ACRES. Please contact
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Put my experience and dedication to work for you. JAY GETZ, Prudential Montana Real Estate. (406) 2144016 • jay.getz@prumt.com • www.JayGetzMissoula.com South Hills Ranch Style 2615 Arcadia - $250,000. 3 bed/1 bath. Open floor plan, gorgeous updates including kitchen abd bath, backs to open space, large backyard. KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com Sweet & Modern 949 Discovery. $225,000. 3 bed/2 bath energy-efficient home with a trail up Mt. Jumbo right out your door! No maintenance siding; low maintenance yard; super floor plan and kitchen, and lots of light. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com We’re not only here to sell real estate, we’re your full service senior home specialists. Clark Fork Realty. 512 E. Broadway. (406) 7282621. www.clarkforkrealty.com When considering a move please call Missoula native JAY GETZ, Prudential Montana Real Estate. (406) 214-4016 •
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OUT OF TOWN 1476 Eastside Highway, Corvallis. 3 bed, 2 bath Victorian on over 7 fenced acres with barn & outbuildings. $389,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com 17430 Six Mile Road Wow. Stunning setting - picture perfect with a wooded hillside
behind and open meadows in front. 12.5 acres with wonderful farm house $250,000. KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com
$180,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
17730 Wild Goose, Frenchtown. 4 bed, 2 bath on 1/2 acre by King Ranch Golf Course. Fireplace, jetted tub & 2 car garage. $310,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com
4 Bdr, 2 Bath, Nine Mile Valley home on 12.3 acres. $350,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
5615 Nightingale, Lolo. 3 bed, 2 bath on quiet cul-de-sac. A/C, UG sprinklers, deck, fenced yard & 2 car garage. $227,500. Vickie Honzel, Lambros ERA Real
2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home.
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6850 Faithful Way, Lolo. New 3 bed, 2 bath on 1+ acre in Sapphire Acres. $349,900. Vickie Honzel, Lambros ERA Real Estate. 531-3605 vickiehonzel@lambrosera.com
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5 Bdr, 3 Bath, Florence area home on 3.2 acres. $479,000.
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FOR BUYING MORE FOR LESS 3010 West Central • $325,000 5 acres in Target Range bordering DNRC land. Includes 3 bed, 1 bath home and outbuildings. Perfect for the rural life in town.
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