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Voices/Letters Millennials, Medicaid and peace.............................................................4 The Week in Review Water trial, trapping and softball..................................................6 Briefs Hip Strip mural, Bike Hounds and Community sale............................................6 Etc. Big things happened at the ZACC’s Mini benefit.....................................................7 News Early closures, poor conditions make for a rough ski season...............................8 News Big Sky ag program laments loss of land to parking lot........................................9 Opinion Missoula could lose by winning the water trial..............................................10 Feature The key to curing Ebola could reside in the Bitterroot Valley.........................12
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Arts Nathan McTague lives the dream inside the Brink Gallery ....................................16 Music Field Report, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons and Serious Sam Barrett and James the Fang ...................................................................17 Arts Painter Rick Phillips remixes “Gypsy Girl” .............................................................18 Theater Roots & Wings explores PTSD’s dark corners..................................................19 Film Shirtless Sean Penn falls flat in The Gunman .......................................................20 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films.......................................................21 Flash in the Pan Food additive funk ............................................................................22 Happiest Hour Montana Beer Cap Map.......................................................................24 8 Days a Week Let’s all watch Contagen ......................................................................25 Mountain High Potomac Awful Burger Ride ................................................................33 Agenda Montana Trail Crew Pint Night.........................................................................34
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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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Voice of millennials
STREET TALK
by Cathrine L. Walters
Asked Tuesday, March 24, near the corner of Higgins and Spruce. Mother Nature wreaked havoc on winter recreation in recent months, causing many ski resorts to close or alter their schedules. How did the weather affect your winter? Follow-up: What are you most looking forward to this spring?
Jake Flaherty: The warm weather was a blessing as a student. It’s nice to travel by bike when the roads are clear. Planning party: Spring break. I have to work but I’m doing wedding planning with my fiancee.
Naron McCormick: I was planning on trying snowboarding this year and the warm weather put the kibosh on it. Getting crafty: Building cargo bikes from recycled bikes at Free Cycles. It’s getting to be warm enough so I can finally be back in my workshop.
A.J. Meyers: I went snowboarding once and the snow sucked—it was crusty. Then it got too warm too early to go again. Road trip: My trip to Seattle for spring break next week. To get out of town and see the pretty sights in Washington.
Tyler Burns: It was a lot easier to commute by bicycle. I didn’t get a chance to ski or snowboard due to the weather; I waited too long. I’m usually a winter fisherman—not ice, but cold and snowy are the best days to go. Now the rivers are flooding and murky and I can’t fish. Singletrack: Right now, probably mountain biking.
Everyone in this country has a voice. It’s generally agreed, however, that millennials aren’t using ours the way we should. Our generation is characterized by a disinterest in politics and voting, but the truth is that we’re simply distrustful of the current system. We see groups pouring dark money into campaigns, and we don’t see how we can possibly fit into that kind of election system. What we lack in money, our generation makes up for in energy and passion for the things we care about. But when it seems like all that matters in elections is money, young people are discouraged. Are our voices less significant because there’s no funding behind them? Outside groups can currently pour millions of dollars into campaigns while hiding their intentions behind a friendly sounding acronym name. They aren’t held accountable for their investments, and nobody knows who they represent. Their voices seem so much more significant than ours that we don’t even bother to speak. If Senate Bill 289 is passed in Montana, it will become one of the strongest laws in the country for regulating campaign finance. The bill has bipartisan support. Our legislators are tired of being attacked by dark money, and Montanans are tired of elections being bought out by basically anonymous groups. If we want to convince young people that our elections truly are free and fair, and that their voices matter, SB 289 should pass. Please show support for this bill by writing or calling your legislator or leaving a comment on the legislative website, leg.mt.gov. Margaret Grayson Missoula
Help wanted I find it incredible that anyone is paying any attention to Sen. Fred Thomas, RStevensville, on the issue of expanding Medicaid in Montana. Why should anyone
are tired of being attacked by dark money, and Montanans are tired of elections being bought out by basically anonymous groups.” Now Thomas is out not only to fool us again, but to do irreparable harm to those most in need in our communities. Among those most in need are the chronically ill, the mentally ill and disabled, men and women working two jobs to survive, children and, I suspect, many minorities in our state. Sen. Thomas says there are jobs for single, healthy people. In light of that, I suggest that any single person who has been unsuccessful in looking for work contact Thomas (406-444-4875) for assistance in getting a job. He apparently knows where those jobs are. On second thought, it probably would be more effective simply to meet him at the Capitol. I’m confident that he would be more than happy to meet you and help you find that job. John C. Board Helena
The future of our water resources hangs in the balance. The decision that legislators make on the CSKT Water Compact will either provide water and property rights certainty or condemn thousands of farmers, ranchers and irrigators to decades of legal battles and millions of dollars of unnecessary legal costs. Unfortunately, out-of-state activists are spreading misinformation about the compact to further their own agenda. They think they know what’s best for our state and are trying to dictate the future of our water resources by bullying Montana legislators into voting against the compact. Representatives, don’t give in to their scare tactics and fear mongering. The Montana Farm Bureau Federation, the Montana Stockgrowers Association, the Montana Water Resources Association, Farmers and Ranchers for Montana and a host of other agriculture and water use organizations have aligned in support of the compact. Why? Because it protects existing water rights, will prevent litigation and ensure the availability of our water resources now and into the future. If the compact fails the tribe is required by state law to file claims in court. While some say this is a threat, we all know that if we as irrigators were in the same position, we would file our claims. A simple risk benefit analysis makes it clear. A compact that protects Montana water users from the potential of thousands of claims being filed—the vote seems easy. Sadly, some legislators claim that their “principles” prevent them from supporting the best interests of their constituents—the compact. The choice is clear—passing the compact will make Montana stronger. I encourage our elected officials to pass the Compact and stand by those who stand by Montana’s farmers, ranchers and water users. Walt Sales Manhattan
Backtalk from “Sign of the times,” March 19
“This is hilarious … nice work Dan.” Posted March 19 at 11:19 a.m.
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[Comments from MissoulaNews.com]
From a fan Will Halliburton: The 600 trees we grafted were lost. It snowed, then melted and froze, creating a sheet of ice the rodents were able to run around on and girdle the trees. Birds and the bees: I’m looking forward to the flowers and trees blossoming.
trust his word on anything? Remember, it was he who carried the bill for deregulation of energy in Montana. At that time he promised that deregulation would be the best thing for Montanans. As a result of deregulation, hundreds of people who had invested in Montana Power lost it all or most of what they had. And our utility rates went up.
To an enemy “I’ve got a peace sign ring and, if I come across Dan, I’ll share the love by leaving the symbol in the middle of his head. What a smug, arrogant dimwit. World War 2 occurred because we didn’t have the peace symbol to counteract the swastika??? Kind of how ISIL and other Islamist extremists will cower at the sight of your “co-
exist” bumper sticker? Again, peace sign, ring, face. Maybe that can be the sign for idiots to respect public land and native plants intended for the enjoyment and enrichment of all.” Posted March 19 at 8:01 p.m.
Oh, yes, sarcasm “Great article! You have resuscitated my dying sense of sarcasm. Can’t wait to read more comments from folks like ‘peace sign ring’ dude! Keep it up!” Posted March 20 at 3:16 p.m.
A different take “What everyone is missing … it’s not about the flowers (although a disgrace), it’s not about the rainforest, it’s about terrorism. Yes I said it. Hear me out. Whoever carved that peace sign is now forcing their ideology on me, because every time I look at the hill I no longer see a way to nature but rather someone’s personal message. You’re for peace, your way, great! But why force that on everyone? That’s what terrorists do …” Posted March 21 at 1:25 p.m.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
VIEWFINDER
by Cathrine L. Walters
Wednesday, March 18 The city of Missoula’s condemnation trial against Mountain Water begins in District Court. After opening statements, the city calls its first witness, Mayor John Engen, who is leading the effort to wrest the utility from its private owners.
Thursday, March 19 David Joseph Lenio pleads not guilty in Flathead District Court to felony charges of intimidation and criminal defamation stemming from alleged threats he made on Twitter to shoot school children and Jews.
Friday, March 20 Just a month after the Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees extended his $200,000-a-year contract, Superintendent Alex Apostle announces he will resign to take a similar position in Shelton, Wash.
Saturday, March 21 The Griz softball team hosts the program’s first home games in its brand new $1.3 million ballpark, dropping both ends of a doubleheader to Idaho State. On Sunday, the program earns its first home win.
Sunday, March 22 A motorcyclist traveling on Highway 93 north of Missoula crosses the center line and strikes a pickup truck head-on, causing the pickup to burst into flames. The driver of the pickup is not severely injured, but the motorcyclist is killed.
Monday, March 23 Gov. Steve Bullock allows House Bill 212 to become law without his signature, thereby including trapping as a form of hunting protected by the Montana Constitution. Trap Free Montana Public Lands subsequently declares it a “dark day” for the state.
Tuesday, March 24 In a new report, an independent reviewer tasked with monitoring the Missoula Police Department’s compliance with a U.S. Department of Justice agreement finds the MPD has continued to improve its handling of sexual assault cases.
Cameron Fuller surfs Brennan’s Wave on March 22. Warmer weekend temperatures attracted early season crowds to the Clark Fork water feature.
Theft
Bike Hounds on the trail On a snowy night in January, Sonia Bergmann locked up her Raleigh mountain bike with a cable outside Flipper’s Casino. She normally uses a U-lock to protect her $500plus ride, but figured she’d be fine since she was only stopping for one drink. Turns out, she wasn’t. “I left my bike out for literally 40 minutes and it disappeared,” Bergmann says. “Then I started reading all these articles about bike theft in America and talking to all these people around town, and everyone had the same story.” That’s when Bergmann decided to do something about bike theft in Missoula. She and other concerned citizens have created the Missoula Bike Hounds, a group dedicated to sniffing out and thwarting bike thieves.
The group employs several approaches to combating bike theft, including promotion of the city’s bike registry, increasing awareness of proper locks and identifying problem areas. Last Saturday, the Bike Hounds hosted its first fundraiser at Free Cycles and invited attendees to mark on a map where they’ve had a bike stolen. Bergmann says by the end of the night, the map showed the highest theft along Higgins Avenue downtown, Orange Street and Reserve Street. She hopes to present the map to Mayor John Engen as part of a call for the city to do more to prevent bike thefts. Roughly four or five bikes are reported stolen each month to the Missoula Police Department, says public information officer Travis Welsh. Residents can register their bike with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to help police return a stolen bike to its owner, but not many take ad-
vantage of the registry. Ben Weiss, manager of the city’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Program, says they find about 250 bikes a year, but only about 10 are ever returned. To help raise awareness of the issue, the Bike Hounds use an email list and administer a Facebook page with about 225 active members. When they receive a message about a stolen bike, they provide information to the victim on how to respond, starting with filing a police report, and alert members to be on the lookout. “That way everyone’s getting information, everyone knows a bicycle was stolen this week, which bicycle, and if there’s a picture we send it out too,” Bergmann says. The Hounds are also active in promoting general bicycle transportation around Missoula. Proceeds from Saturday’s fundraiser, which featured live music from seven bands, will go toward informational flyers and Ulocks for raffles. The group is also looking to partner with a local business to build an employee bike shed. “We’re all about stopping bike theft, and that’s all good in itself, but another spoke of it is we are really trying to envision more sustainable ways to get around,” says Bike Hound member Jakob Wyder. “We would really like bike usage, infrastructure and culture to grow and be more prevalent, common and easy.” Courtney Anderson
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Mural set for Hip Strip Right now, it’s a big, blank, white wall on the east side of the Penwell Building, facing South Higgins Avenue. But sometime early this summer, if everything goes smoothly, this space will be home to an approximately 10foot-tall image of a bikini-clad woman holding a skateboard on her shoulders and flashing a peace sign. Above her head, it will read, “Greetings from the Hip Strip.” “We wanted to show a little ownership,” says Aimee McQuilkin, owner of Betty’s Divine, about the plan to install the mural. The idea comes from the Hip Strip Society, a loose collection of area business owners who meet once a month to collaborate about how to help each other and improve the neighborhood. One problem they’ve been seeking to solve is persistent graffiti on the Penwell’s wall. So last year, after deciding a mural might make the spot a less inviting canvas for taggers, the society put out a call for artists to submit ideas. They picked Amber Prouty’s design and gave the bikini-wearing mascot a name: Myrtle Higgins. To raise money for the project, the group printed Myrtle on sweatshirts and sold them, raised sufficient funds and recently applied for approval from the city. The Missoula City Council is set to consider their Building Graphic application on April 9. If the group receives permission—McQuilkin says she’s optimistic—Prouty will install the mural using a starch-based wheat paste (essentially a simple glue) instead of paint. The technique, which Shepard Fairey made famous, offers the advantage of making the mural removable, should the Penwell’s owners decide they’d like a change. Rather than getting rid of the mural, though, McQuilkin anticipates Prouty’s work proliferating around the neighborhood and illustrating the wide variety of activity taking place there.
“This is the first spot,” McQuilkin says. “And our plan is that Amber takes Myrtle Higgins and puts her [up] working on different things, like working on a car, baking bread or knitting or weaving a loom or paddle boarding or surfing on the river, and that we can identify other areas [for murals] on the Hip Strip.” According to Katie Ghen Simpson, owner of Bathing Beauties Beads and another member of the Hip Strip Society, the plan for public art reflects the hardworking character of the area’s business owners. “We do it all,” Simpson says. “Everybody’s working and wants [the neighborhood] to look beautiful and thrive and wants to be inviting about the experience that can be had here, not just in one store but in all of the stores.” Ted McDermott
Hospital sale
Win for low-income locals Last week’s announcement that Community Medical Center intends to pull a planned $10 million contribution to the University of Montana is being lauded as a major victory for low-income residents. “This is a big win for the impoverished people in our community,” says Dale Woolhiser, an outspoken opponent of the UM donation. In March 2014, the Community Medical Center Board of Directors announced its intention to sell the nonprofit hospital to the for-profit Regional Care of Tennessee and Billings Clinic. The $74.7 million deal, which included a plan for distributing hospital assets, landed on the desk of Montana Attorney General Tim Fox for approval. Montana law mandates that proceeds from a nonprofit liquidation benefit charitable organizations that closely reflect the dissolved organization’s mission. In January, Fox authorized the hospital sale. He refrained, however, from signing off on the asset allocation plan, stating it needed additional scrutiny. The board’s initial proposal called for creation of a new Community Hospital Legacy Foundation that would receive roughly $64.2 million to provide grants to regional entities dedicated to improving health care. One of the most controversial provisions of the board’s proposal called for allocating $10 million to the University of Montana College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences. The grant was slated to lay the groundwork for a new physician assistant program, provide scholarships and expand the Skaggs Building. While the CMC board said the university donation would go a long way toward training rural medical providers, thereby filling a regional void, locals who con-
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Kole Swartz’s Hellgate football jersey number, which was displayed on Mt. Sentinel March 20 and March 21. Swartz, 19, died March 15 of an accidental gunshot wound.
Last Saturday, a glamorously decorated Stage 112 hosted the third annual Mini art show fundraiser for the Zootown Arts Community Center. A crowd of about 200 people sipped wine, mingled among the silent auction art display, watched an all-girl teen rock band perform and danced to the Wartime Blues. Women in miniature top hats posed for the photo booth. Those who won special dessert items traded with each other to get a taste of treats like rum-soaked cream puffs and Nutella-filled empanadas. For many, the highlight of the evening came when unibrowed auctioneer Percival Limburger of Boca Raton, Fla., better known as actor Jeff Medley, led a live auction that turned into an improvised guitar performance. “We could not have planned that,” says Kia Liszak, executive director at the ZACC, while laughing. She estimates the evening pulled in about $20,000, which helps to pay for things at the arts center not covered by grants, like administrative overhead and individual scholarships. After such an exuberant fundraiser, it seems like a good time to pause and salute the multitasking nonprofit, which has taken on an integral role in the Missoula community since it was founded in 2008. The litany of ZACC events includes Second Friday receptions, classes, rock camps and allages concerts. Once, music legend Jonathan Richman played the venue’s basement, creating the sort of intimate, sold-out show no one in attendance ever forgets. There’s also the ZACC’s annual summer block party, a bash that draws hundreds of people to the Northside for dancing, live music, armwrestling contests and the chance to feast on giant turkey legs. The gathering is just one of many ways the center has helped revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and made it a destination for artists, art lovers and families. The coolest part is that more is on the way. Liszak says the ZACC has teamed up with the Top Hat’s Nick Checota to renovate the basement. Once the remodel is complete, hopefully in July, the basement will feature soundproofing and a green room, and be better quipped to support theater productions, concerts and camps. Liszak says it will open all sorts of new possibilities for the ZACC, including the addition of a Boys Rock Camp to complement the successful girls’ version. “We are feeling the love and we’re really excited and appreciative,” says Liszak. With all the ZACC has done and plans to do, it’s safe to say the community is feeling the same way.
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tributed time and money to the hospital over the years, including Woolhiser, maintained the proceeds should directly provide health care to people in need, not pay for educational expenses. Monica Weisul, who once helped raise money for CMC and is married to the hospital’s former medical director, echoes Woolhiser’s concerns. “There are so many ways that money can be used, rather than putting it into a building,” she says. Weisul, Woolhiser and others argued further that the UM contribution appeared to be a conflict of interest. Three members of the outgoing CMC board have ties to the university, including UM Alumni Foundation director Bill Johnston. In response to questions about a perceived conflict, CMC Board of Directors Chairman Scott Hacker says the UM-affiliated board members abstained from voting on the school contribution. While Hacker acknowledges the opposition to the UM donation, he maintains public pressure didn’t contribute to the newly convened board’s decision to withdraw the UM donation. Rather, Hacker says the new body, CMC Missoula Inc., came to believe through discussions with Fox’s office that the original plan was not as thoroughly conceived as it could have been. “(The attorney general’s office) did have the recommendation that we take some more time,” Hacker said. “That seemed to make some really good sense. … We just never really had the time to focus on some of the things that needed to be done.” Hacker says the board now intends to place the $10 million originally intended for UM into the Community Hospital Legacy Foundation along with the rest of the sale proceeds, pending Fox’s approval. Foundation beneficiaries could include the Montana Health Care Foundation, Hacker says. MHCF was established in 2013 with proceeds from the sale of the nonprofit Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Montana, and focuses on increasing the quality and accessibility of health care to residents in need across the state. Regardless of what prompted the board to reconsider, Weisul and Woolhiser believe the change of heart stands to fill a significant void in local area medical care. “There are a bunch of impoverished people in Missoula who didn’t have voices in this whole deal or they didn’t know,” Woolhiser says. “And I think they are the big winners.” Jessica Mayrer
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Weeks of unseasonably warm weather in western Montana have forced ski areas like Whitefish Mountain Resort to cope with exposed grass and rock, reduced skier visits and even partial closures.
Snowless in Montana Early closures, poor conditions make for a rough ski season by Alex Sakariassen
Turner Mountain hasn’t had the best ski season. The trouble started Dec. 3 when a fire destroyed the Libby resort’s equipment shed. Then the weather refused to cooperate, delaying the season opener until Dec. 29. A string of above-freezing nights in mid-January gave way to rain. With its snowpack degraded, Turner temporarily shut down its lift Jan. 31 in the hopes February might bring the kind of winter storms that would allow it to reopen. Those storms never came. Turner’s website now reads, “Closed for the season. You win Mother Nature. See you next season!” “The only luck we had this year was bad luck,” says mountain manager Bruce Zwang. Turner isn’t the only ski resort that’s taken a hit from the elements this year. Exposed grass, core-shots and sunburns have become as common in March 2015 as they have been in April most other years, and early closures are rapidly narrowing the list of options for spring skiers. Great Divide and Teton Pass both called it a year last weekend. Maverick Mountain shut down a week before. Snowbowl’s website lists March 29 as its season ender. Even destination locales like Whitefish Mountain Resort aren’t entirely safe. “We have closed a number of lifts early, just at least temporarily,” says Whitefish’s public relations manager, Riley Polumbus. “We have hopes to open up things again, but it depends on what Mother Nature brings us in the next couple weeks. It’s a day-to-day thing.”
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Just two months ago, the Northern Rockies appeared to be dominating the winter sports scene in North America. Four ski areas in the greater Missoula area alone landed in January on snowbrains.com’s list of the 10 deepest snowpacks in the U.S.: Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Lookout Pass, Blacktail Mountain and Snowbowl. But the lack of any considerable accumulation over the past couple months has forced many resorts to rely on early season snow just to remain on-schedule for closing dates in early April. “Very early in the season, we had as much snow as we’d normally have towards the end of the season,” says Discovery Ski Area coowner Peter Pitcher. “So our season started out really great and our numbers were really high, but sometime around the middle of January, it just seemed to stop snowing.” In November and December, Pitcher felt the 2014-2015 season was shaping up to be a record one. Now that strong start has merely balanced out the lack of snow to make for an average season. And while Discovery’s northside slopes still have great snow, Pitcher acknowledges that 50-degree days in western Montana’s valleys tend to take people’s minds off skiing. “One slight caveat to that is that corn snow, which we’ve had quite a bit of because of the warm temperatures, is really nice skiing,” he says. “So even though our numbers are down, the people who are still skiing here are still real enthusiastic about it.” Polumbus counts north-facing aspects among the saving graces at Whitefish this
season, too. The mountain’s backside is still “in good shape,” she says, and happens to be the portion of the resort on which Whitefish opened its new Flower Point lift this year. Chair 8 in the Hell Roaring basin, along with Chair 2 on Whitefish’s front side, have both closed within the past two weeks and likely won’t open again unless it snows. Even season pass holders are starting to “check out,” Polumbus says. But seasonending events like the April 4 Winter Brewfest and April 11 Pond Skim should help Whitefish post one of its better years— “maybe not a record year, but certainly a very good year.” “We still feel pretty good about where we are in the whole scheme of things,” Polumbus says. “We did break a single-day record this year, back in December, so that’s exciting.” Turner Mountain won’t be so lucky. Zwang says bad years aren’t unheard of at the resort; since opening in 1961, they’ve had poor years weather-wise, “so this is really nothing new.” However, the early closure did leave local skiers disappointed, seasonal employees out of work and people who had reserved the entire mountain to re-book for the 2015-2016 season. It also puts Turner in the position of having to reevaluate its budget, Zwang says, “basically tighten our belts and ride it out. That’s all we can do.” If the mountain’s luck turns, next season will start early and end late, he adds. “But again, we have no control over that.” asakariassen@missoulanews.com
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Cars for cows Big Sky ag program laments loss of land to parking lot by Ted McDermott
Tom Andres acknowledges the 10-acre those who will be farming and providing ation is “more than open” to the idea of parcel just east of Big Sky High School’s food for the community in the future.” finding new grazing land for the Big Sky ag agriculture center doesn’t look like much at CFAC promotes the sustainability of the center’s livestock, if possible. Though she acknowledges that it’s natthe moment. No animals are grazing. No local food system, and Buckingham believes crops are planted. No farm equipment tills the lease will negatively affect “the future of ural for new concerns to crop up now that the regional park is becoming a reality, the earth. Andres believes this apparent lack agriculture in our community.” On March 16, three students from Mis- Gaukler also argues every effort has been of activity is why the University of Montana decided to allow the city of Missoula to con- soula’s FFA chapter—formerly known as the made to solicit public input and keep stakestruct two playing fields and a 300-car park- Future Farmers of America—brought these holders involved over the park’s long planing lot on the land as part of the Fort concerns to city council before it approved ning process. She adds that as the park Missoula Regional Park Master Plan, which a 50-year lease of the land for the purpose moves from concept to actuality, planners of constructing the parking lot and playing are encountering issues of their own. Most voters agreed to fund in November. “People drove by there—the city council and others—and said, ‘Well, I don’t see really anything happening, so let’s put it to a better use,’” speculates Andres, who has taught agriculture at Big Sky for seven years. “But the reality is, for two months out of the year, that land was really important to us.” For those two months, for at least 40 years, cattle and photo by Cathrine L. Walters sheep from the ag center have grazed As Fort Missoula Regional Park moves from concept to reality, a plan to add a 300-car parking on the land. At lot adjacent to Big Sky High School’s agriculture program center has drawn criticism. other times, students have grown grain on the parcel fields. Recognizing the need to consider the have to do with design details, but others owned by the university. Without the land, plan more carefully, Councilman Bryan von have to do with the broader difficulty of Andres says, the ag center will have to re- Lossberg asked for the resolution to be sent cohesively managing and maintaining a duce its herd and end up offering “fewer back to the Parks and Conservation Com- park being built on city, county and univeropportunities for some students” to get in- mittee, which he chairs. But two days later, sity land. To prevent complications from visitors after meeting with Andres, Mangan and othvolved with the program. Making matters worse, the new parking ers, the committee again sent the lease to moving across jurisdictional lines within lot is expected to be built directly next to council with a recommendation for ap- Fort Missoula Regional Park, the city recently floated the idea of annexing all of the what Andres calls “the hub” of the ag cen- proval. It passed on March 23. Von Lossberg says the decision to ap- parkland. “When citizens go to a park, they ter’s activity: its hay shed, farrowing operation and greenhouse. With more asphalt, prove the lease doesn’t mean citizens’ con- don’t really care who owns the land but cars and people comes the possibility of cerns are being ignored. The parking lot they do expect that we’re going to manage vandalism, he says, and disruption of the and fields will go forward, but he says the it as one parcel,” Gaukler says. As these and other issues are sorted city remains open to making adjustments, center’s rural character. “Missoula has an aggressive open such as where the parking lot is placed out, Parks and Recreation is planning additional stakeholder meetings in April. Spespaces program and [is] trying to save as within the 10 acres. Missoula Parks and Recreation Director cific dates are yet to be determined, but much farmland as possible, and to pave it over is obviously a permanent loss of that Donna Gaukler also met with Andres, Man- there’s optimism on all sides about the poground,” says Dick Mangan, an advisor to gan and von Lossberg about the planned tential for compromise—however imperthe Big Sky ag program and local cattle lease. She says designs for Fort Missoula Re- fect. “We may not get what we want, they gional Park are only about 30 percent comrancher. Bonnie Buckingham, executive direc- plete. As a result, Gaukler believes there may not everything they want, but they’re tor of the Community Food and Agriculture could be opportunities for ag students else- definitely willing to talk and to work with Coalition of Missoula County, laments the where within the regional park, such as cre- us,” Mangan says, “so that’s encouraging.” potential loss not only of productive agri- ating a farmers market for student-made tmcdermott@missoulanews.com cultural land but also of opportunities “for goods. Gaukler also says Parks and Recre-
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Case by case Missoula could lose by winning against Mountain Water by Dan Brooks
Last week, Missoula County District Court began hearing arguments in the case of City of Missoula v. Mountain Water Co., The Carlyle Group, henceforth referred to as The Water Trial. Until last Wednesday, the condemnation debate had centered on whether the city should buy Mountain Water. But The Water Trial itself is about whether we can. In order to win the right to force a sale, the city must demonstrate that public ownership of the utility is “more necessary” than private ownership. Essentially, it needs to show that leaving Mountain Water in the hands of the Carlyle Group does more harm than good. On Monday, expert witness Craig Close made that argument a little more convincing. He testified that old equipment and corroding pipes were causing an “unprecedented” amount of leakage across the system, raising rates by forcing Mountain Water to pump water that never made it to customers. Water loss from leaks has run as high as 57 percent in recent years. Close, a senior vice president at HDR engineering, estimated the system needed between $66 million and $95 million in infrastructure improvements to meet industry standards. Those numbers were startling: the high estimate exceeds what the city has offered to purchase Mountain Water outright. As an expert witness, Close was hired by the city to tell the truth in a way that favors condemnation, and he did his job well. In testifying that the Carlyle Group has skirted its responsibility to care for Mountain Water, Close supported the city’s argument in The Water Trial: that public ownership is more necessary for a good system than private. But his testimony also undermined the argument Mayor Engen has presented to
Missoula since before The Water Trial began: that buying Mountain Water is a good idea. The more the city’s lawyers argue that Carlyle has mismanaged our water system, the more buying that system looks like a terrible deal. The question of just how much Mountain Water is worth has gone unanswered since before the condemnation process began. When it bought the system in 2011, the Carlyle Group promised to entertain
“I believe Missoula should own its water system; I’m just not convinced we should buy it.” the city’s purchase offers in good faith. It has rejected them ever since, so unless this multinational private equity conglomerate is somehow not operating in good faith, reasonable people must disagree about what Mountain Water is worth. There is disagreement within the city council. At a City Club forum in January, neither Adam Hertz, who has opposed buying Mountain Water, nor Bryan von Lossberg, who is for it, could say at what price the water utility would be a good deal. Maybe that’s a negotiating strategy. I would never impugn the good faith of a $36 billion corporation, but The Carlyle Group might consider the city’s offers even more faithfully once it loses The Water Trial. When its choices are to settle or appeal, its heretofore good faith might get positively
devout. Until then, the city is wise to stay quiet about how much it’s willing to pay. But Carlyle is not the only group with which the city must negotiate. Mayor Engen and the councilors may be our leaders in this process, but they are spending our money. In making their case to Judge Townsend that Mountain Water is a wreck, they should be careful not to undermine their case to the voters of Missoula that it is a deal at any price. I believe Missoula should own its water system; I’m just not convinced we should buy it. But my opinion on this issue does not matter, because buying Mountain Water is a fait accompli. The mayor believes it is the best course of action. He has convinced the city council, and now we are in court pressing our right to do it. At this point, the question is not whether he can buy Mountain Water. The question is not even whether he should. Although admittedly a sweet move, winning The Water Trial and then declining to purchase would be unfathomable. The only question left for Mayor Engen to consider is how the public will feel when he’s finally done it. Like expert witness Close, his job is to make the truth sound good. The mayor knows buying Mountain Water is the right choice. But Missoula doesn’t know it yet, and we can’t wait 40 years for the balance sheets to prove it one way or the other. The city is making two cases right now, one strongly. The Water Trial is going great, albeit the kind of great that costs four times what you expected. The other trial, before those juries that convene around the water cooler and the bar, could use a little more evidence. Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture and the unimpeachable decency of the Carlyle Group at combatblog.net.
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CURSES, FOILED AGAIN – Rocco Tumbarello, 41, stole stuff from a home in West Boynton, Fla., authorities there said, but he didn’t get far. He lives across the street. The victim came home to find his 42-inch TV and his mother’s laptop gone, the sheriff’s report said, and spotted his neighbor “running across the street with his television in his hands.” (South Florida Sun Sentinel) The civil marriage of Zubair Khan, 48, and Beata Szilagyi, 33, was exposed as a ruse to skirt British immigration laws when Khan couldn’t remember Szilagyi’s name. He delayed the ceremony to call his marriage broker for the name. The suspicious registrar called authorities, who arrested bride and groom for what Home Office immigration official Andy Sharpe called “a farcical, but nonetheless serious attempt.” (New York Daily News)
NOTHING TO FEAR HERE – The month after an inebriated government employee crashed a small drone on the White House lawn, the Secret Service announced plans to test its own “unmanned aircraft systems” to help protect the White House from drone attacks and other incursions. “I don’t think we’re talking about a battle of drones in the skies,” Michael Drobac, executive director of the pro-drone Small UAV Coalition, said. “This isn’t ‘Battlestar Galactica’ gone drone. I think this is simply an ability to monitor. I’m confident they’re not intending to use weaponized drones.” (The Washington Times) IT HAPPENS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted job opportunities for doctors to help monitor suspected smugglers’ bowel movements at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Applicants must be available around the clock to use X-rays to examine body cavities of suspected “swallowers.” If drugs or other contraband materials are detected, “the detainee may be held for a monitored bowel movement (MBM) to wait the passage of the contraband,” according to the CBP, which uses a high-tech toilet to recover the material from the waste passed by the suspected smuggler. (The Washington Times) Human waste left by climbers on Mount Everest is causing pollution and threatening to spread disease, according to the head of Nepal’s mountaineering association. Ang Tshering told reporters more than 700 foreign climbers and guides spend two months climbing the world’s tallest peak during the brief climbing season, leaving feces and urine at four camps where they stay to acclimate themselves to the altitude. “Climbers usually dig holes in the snow for their toilet use and leave the human waste there,” Tshering said, adding the waste has been “piling up” for years. (Associated Press)
HOT POCKETS – Erik Johnson spent 10 days in a hospital burn unit in Lindenhurst, N.Y., recovering from second- and third-degree burns after his iPhone exploded in his pocket. “I bent over to get keys, and all I heard was a ‘pop’ and after a little ‘ssshh,’ smoke coming out and just like an instant burn,” Johnson said. “My leg just starts going on fire, try to get it out, can’t get it out. I was literally jumping up and down to get the phone out of my pocket, but I had dress pants on. I think the phone melted my pockets shut so I couldn’t get into it, and I had to rip my pants off. A couple of people actually said they could smell my body burning.” Apple said it is looking into the case. (CNN)
FAMILIARITY BREEDS ATTEMPT – Christopher Miller, 41, served 15 years in prison for robbing three businesses, including a Stride Rite shoe store in Toms River, N.J. The day after he was paroled, he returned to the same Stride Rite store and robbed the same clerk, who had been notified of Miller’s release. Miller pleaded guilty and faces 10 to 20 years in prison. (NJ.com)
PHARMACEUTICAL FOLLIES – Mary McKaig, 54, asked a Florida court to void her online bid of $100,500 for a foreclosed home because she was under the influence of “judgment-altering” prescription diet pills. After her bid was accepted, McKaig discovered the property has more than $400,000 of debt. “The diet pill seems like a convenient excuse for not doing their research before bidding,” said Lloyd McClendon, CEO of RealAuction.com, which handled the transaction. (ABC News) Drug companies boost sales with promotional campaigns to create awareness of medical conditions that their drugs treat. A recent example is Vyvanse, which the Food and Drug Administration approved to treat binge eating, even though it previously forbade its maker, Shire, from promoting Vyvanse as an obesity drug because of its amphetamine content. Immediately following approval, Shire donated $100,000 to the nonprofit Binge Eating Disorder Association and paid retired tennis player Monica Seles to appear on television talk shows to share how she once secretly devoured food. The American Psychiatric Association officially recognized binge-eating disorder in 2013, opening up the new market for Vyvanse. “Once a pharmaceutical company gets permission to advertise for it, it can become quite widely prescribed, and even tend to be overpriced,” said Dr. B. Timothy Walsh, professor of psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University. (The New York Times) Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug Chantix, which carries the FDA’s strongest warning label, following reports of suicidal tendencies and violent or bizarre behavior among patients, now will add an FDA warning that the drug can intensify the effects of drinking alcohol, sometimes leading to aggressive behavior or amnesia. The new warning follows Pfizer’s proposal that the FDA remove the old warning based on the company’s findings suggesting the drug doesn’t increase those problems. (CBS News and Associated Press)
NUT-JOB UPDATE – Cho Hyn-ah, the former Korean Air vice president who ordered a plane back to its gate after a firstclass flight attendant served her macadamia nuts in an unopened package instead of on a plate, received a year in prison for violating aviation safety law. Park Chang-jin, the steward who was removed from the plane, said Cho, one of South Korea’s wealthiest women, forced him and the junior attendant to apologize on their knees, “like slaves in a medieval era.” (The New York Times)
REPLY-ALL FALLOUT – After Ameren Missouri asked regulators for a 10 percent rate hike so it could collect an additional $264 million a year, the St. Louis-based utility “inadvertently” sent an e-mail intended only for Public Service Commission staff members to all parties involved in the negotiations—including consumer and business representatives—saying it was willing to lower its rate request to more than $100 million below its original proposal. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Compiled from mainstream news sources by Roland Sweet.
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n early February, thousands of volunteers in Monrovia, Liberia, signed up for the first large-scale human clinical trial of Ebola vaccines. A successful vaccine would be instrumental in stopping a virus that caused a worldwide fervor last year, infecting at least 20,000 people when a major epidemic spread throughout West Africa. In Monrovia, a coastal town of about 1 million, trial participants will receive a shot containing one of the vaccines or a placebo, and be monitored for side effects or reactions over the course of a year or so. What those volunteers likely don’t know is that one of the vaccines originated under the research program of Dr. Heinz Feldmann, who is currently chief scientist at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a facility occupying 36 acres in a quiet residential part of Hamilton in the Bitterroot Valley. In Feldmann’s department, the Lab of Virology, he studies highly lethal pathogens in a secure setting. “We are among a few programs among the U.S. and worldwide, just a handful, maybe two or three handfuls of programs, that have always concentrated on these rare diseases,” he says. “That’s our mission, that’s why we’re operating [at] high containment.” While the American media panic over Ebola has subsided, the disease has by no means disappeared. In early March, the
World Health Organization marked a milestone of 10,000 recorded deaths from the illness. As new cases continue to crop up in West Africa, Feldmann and a team of internationally trained scientists keep hard at work unlocking the secrets of the pathogen and other diseases like it. Simply put, their continued efforts hold the potential to save lives around the world.
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umbers denote a research facility’s security and safety settings, from level 1, comparable to a high school science lab, to 4, which is afforded to the most dangerous and exotic pathogens on earth, like Ebola. Very few labs in the world are equipped with Biosafety Level 4 protections, and Hamilton is home to the only BSL 4 lab in western North America. Even entering the BSL 4 lab requires a year of training in proper safety procedures. Researchers don one-piece hooded suits, hook up to ventilation hoses and wear three pairs of gloves while working with samples that are kept in cabinets with a separate air flow. All cuffs are triple ducttaped to keep suits air-tight. The entire building’s negative pressure airflow features redundant vent systems filtered by layers of HEPA screens, ensuring that if a microscopic pathogen somehow becomes airborne in the lab, it won’t be able to make its way outside.
In a separate building, RML has a mock lab where new technicians get trained and visitors can see what it’s like to wear the claustrophobic biohazard suits. Inside the helmet, the whooshing ventilation system makes it difficult to hear anything, and suits contain radio intercoms so researchers can chat with each other. On a recent day inside the training lab, Dr. Vincent Munster, an ecologist-investigator who Feldmann invited to work at RML, demonstrates how he wriggles into and out of the suit in minutes, and how he’s learned to deftly maneuver syringes and test tubes through several pairs of gloves. “It’s very structured, there’s not much that can go wrong,” he says. Once he’s in the lab, he can work for about five hours at a time before he’s required to take off the suit and decontaminate in a 15-minute shower process. On busy days, he might suit up four to five times. The rest of the RML campus has a multicultural, collegiate feel, with stately brick buildings and manicured lawns, and staff strolling around wearing street clothes and IDs dangling from lanyards. Conference rooms are equipped with high-tech SmartBoards and small bottles of hand sanitizer. The BSL 4 lab is a relatively new addition to the RML campus, but scientists have been studying deadly diseases in this scenic mountain town for nearly a century. RML
was founded as a site to study Rocky Mountain spotted fever, also called black measles, a tick-borne disease that plagued settlers of the Bitterroot Valley. In the early 1900s, some of the pioneering researchers studying Rocky Mountain fever worked out of tents and woodsheds. They also drew the ire of locals with their sometimes-offbeat ways of combatting the illness, like walking cattle through harsh baths of disinfectant. In the mid-1920s, when the Montana Legislature appropriated funds to build a permanent lab in Hamilton, some residents protested, fearing diseased ticks would escape from the facility. Their concerns led to the construction of a small ditch around the research building because “ticks, it was supposed, could not swim the moat,” according to a RML brochure. (The moat was never filled with water, and a historic placard currently marks where it used to be.) Today, the lab is part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and its staff of about 450 studies everything from plagues to Chlamydia. In 2002, when RML announced plans to build the BSL 4 maximum-containment facility, it prompted fears from Bitterroot residents once again. Local organizations including the Friends of the Bitterroot filed a lawsuit alleging violation of the National Environmental Policy Act. They settled the suit in 2004 when, among other stipulations, authorities agreed
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to build a special isolation unit within 75 miles of the lab that could care for any RML worker accidentally infected by a rare pathogen. Accidents can sometimes happen. In 2004, the lab reported that 13 monkeys and several hamsters died when the heating system malfunctioned over the weekend in the 10,000-square-foot animal research wing, according to a Billings Gazette article. But to date, RML’s BSL 4 facility has not recorded any lab-acquired infections in staffers.
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ast year, St. Patrick Hospital briefly appeared on a list of four U.S. facilities equipped to handle Ebola patients, making the rare disease seem all too close to many western Montanans for the first time. But to doctors like George Risi, a Missoula-based private-practice infectious disease specialist and clinical consultant to RML, Ebola isn’t a novelty. “The typical American response to any of these kinds of diseases is, ‘Oh, it’s a disease of somewhere else,’” Risi says. Before last year’s outbreak in countries including Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, Ebola was a rare but notable affliction. Less than 30 outbreaks have been recorded since 1976, when doctors in Sudan and Zaire first reported seeing patients stricken with an unfamiliar, grisly malady characterized by headaches, fever, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained bruising and death. The disease, formally called Ebola hemorrhagic fever, was eventually named after the Ebola River, near the village where it was first identified in Zaire (now referred to as the Democratic Republic of the Congo). For most of the 20th century, Ebola was limited to small outbreaks in isolated rural regions, where it quickly flared up and burned out. But scientists and government officials took note of this new pathogen’s mortality rate—untreated, Ebola fever kills as much as 88 percent of its victims—and the challenges it presented. Ebola sometimes disappears for up to 15 years without a trace, making it especially difficult to study, according to Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic by David Quammen. Scientists now have a better understanding of how Ebola emerges, since it is thought to naturally reside in jungle fruit bats and spread to humans through intermediaries like great apes and gazelle-like mammals called duikers. In many rural areas, villagers rely on bushmeat, or tropical game, as a source of protein. Several Ebola outbreaks have been tied to hunters or foragers finding infected carcasses and harvesting them. According to a recent RML study, the Ebola virus can remain viable for several days after the host has died, making it that much more dangerous. Thanks to increasing development and industry, humans are coming into contact with Ebola-infected animals more frequently, says Risi. As part of his work with RML, he’s trained local staff on what to do in case of an accidental exposure at the lab—and because of last year’s epidemic, he’s now dealt with Ebola in real life.
“When it became clear that this [2014] outbreak was not going to go like [previous smaller outbreaks], it was a chance for me to field-test, if you will, all the protocols, and get some real hands-on experience with taking care of Ebola patients,” Risi says. Risi spent three weeks in Sierra Leone last fall, along with a small team of American doctors and a nurse, working at the only hospital in the country equipped to help Ebola patients. “Under the best of circumstances, those hospitals have limited resources,” he says. “Sierra Leone went through a couple decades of civil war, huge deterioration of basic health care infrastructure… You couldn’t pick a worse place for an outbreak.” Risi would arrive at the hospital around 8 a.m. each day, where he’d pull on a protective Tyvek suit, face mask, two pairs of gloves and rubber boots. The heat and humidity of the rainy season in equatorial Africa added to the challenge of caring for patients. “You can stay in that environment for about three hours or so before you need a break because you’re dehydrated,” he says. “Your body temperature is up to 103.” He’d do about three shifts a day, seven days a week. Risi estimates his group of five clinicians and a small local staff oversaw a staggering load of about 90 patients at a time, giving what basic help they could with intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Ambulances, which were just trucks painted white, brought in several new patients daily, sometimes from as far away as Freetown, a five-hour drive. Nonetheless, Risi says, Ebola is a survivable disease if it’s caught early enough and the patient is in otherwise reasonably good health. The virus mainly takes advantage of vulnerable populations in povertystricken rural areas. “You go into these situations in Africa, you have people who may be malnourished, may have chronic malaria, may have a variety of intestinal parasites, are anemic, and then don’t get to health care until late in their disease,” he says. “In those situations, mortality is significantly higher.” When Risi left Sierra Leone, the disease was still raging. After a brief lull, the country recently reported a slight uptick. On March 8, Sierra Leone’s vice president voluntarily quarantined himself after one of his security guards died, becoming one of the highest-ranked officials to acknowledge possible infection. Risi was dismayed at the health care available for Ebola patients, but he has been impressed with how quickly Ebola vaccines have moved into human trials. Moving an experimental drug through development to clinical trials often takes five years at a minimum, he says, calling the pace that Ebola has moved into large-scale trials “unprecedented in the history of medicine.” That speed is due in part to the work being done at RML.
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he two Ebola vaccines currently under study in Liberia are both based on the same principle: The outer shell of
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photo by Cathrine L. Walters
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TOP: Dr. George Risi, back row, and a team of American clinicians pose with Sierra Leone orphans whose parents died of Ebola. CENTER: Ecologist-investigator Dr. Vincent Munster wears a protective suit in the training laboratory that’s similar to the kind worn inside the highly secure BSL 4 lab. BOTTOM: Munster, right, and a colleague take a blood sample from a hammer-headed fruit bat in the Republic of the Congo. The hammer-headed bat is believed to be a natural host for Ebola virus.
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the Ebola virus is combined with the genetic backbone of another virus, which should trigger the patient’s immune system to create antibodies to Ebola without developing symptoms of the disease. The vaccine template developed by Feldmann and his associates uses the vesicular stomatitis virus, a nonlethal disease that mostly affects South American cattle, as the delivery platform for Ebola. Feldmann, a German-born medical doctor who did post-doctoral work at the Centers for Disease Control, says he’s been working with vesicular stomatitis as a vaccine platform for at least a decade. Feldmann joined RML in 2008, when the lab constructed its high containment facility, and brought the ongoing Ebola research he’d done at a BSL 4 lab in Winnipeg, Canada, with him. He thinks the vesicular stomatitis virus is one of the most promising approaches for a viable vaccine, although he works strictly in the experimental side of the field. “We design the approaches, we provide the experimental data on these drugs and vaccines, as far as it comes to animal models,” he says. Once Feldmann’s team designs a vaccine platform and tests it on small primates, it can be sent off to other health authorities to be manufactured and tested on humans, as has happened with the Ebola vaccine. The rapid progress with Ebola vaccinations wouldn’t be possible without the body of work already established by scientists like Feldmann and Munster, and their interest in unusual pathogens. The researchers could conceivably spend years studying a virus that never poses a widespread threat to humans—or end up in the thick of an outbreak, like they did with Ebola.
Munster mentions other deadly diseases studied at RML that are currently as obscure as Ebola once was. The deadly Hendra virus, for instance, has only been recorded in seven human cases since it was discovered in Australia in 1994. Nipah, named after the region in Malaysia where it was first found, has caused a series of small outbreaks of respiratory ailments in southeast Asia. Munster says Nipah, unlike Ebola, can’t be easily transmitted from human to human, but a chance genetic mutation could give it the ability to become the next public health threat. “The viruses we work on are extremely lethal, but they cause relatively small outbreaks,” says Munster. “But this particular [Ebola] outbreak in Liberia shows that most of these viruses do have the potential to cause harmful epidemics. I do think that’s a validation for facilities like this.”
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nother key to stopping Ebola is to find out where it starts—and for researchers at RML, that means long weeks of venturing into the field. Munster’s studies begin on hot moonless nights in the Congolese jungle, where his team traps giant fruit bats in nets. It’s part of a several-year study on the hammer-headed bat, which is believed to be a “reservoir” for Ebola. In epidemiology lingo, the “reservoir” host is the species that co-evolved with the virus, often going relatively unharmed by it. Sometimes, when a virus escapes its natural host, it wreaks havoc on the other species it comes into contact with, as Ebola does with humans and other primates. “And that’s something we’re trying to understand—why it’s relatively benign in
the reservoir host versus causing extreme disease in what we call a dead-end host, humans,” Munster says. The hammer-headed bat, which is the largest species of its kind in Africa with a three-foot wingspan, is easiest to catch when males gather to perform mating calls. “The sound is like, bong bong bong, really deafening loud,” Munster says. Once Munster’s team sees a bat wiggling in the net, they take it to a nearby field lab and work under tents and generator-powered lights. While wearing protective clothing, researchers examine captured bats and take blood samples and swabs. Then, they release them back into the wild, so as not to disturb the natural ecology of the long-term study. He adds that he enjoys working with the bats, and finds the species docile and cute. “At least I think it’s pretty,” he says. Field work in the Congo lasts about two weeks at a time, and Munster visits a few times each year. Once he returns to the lab, he and his team begin sorting through the samples to search for genetic evidence of Ebola or antibodies. So far Munster has found evidence of Ebola antibodies in the bats, but he’s still searching for the actual virus itself, which would be most useful for understanding how it co-exists with the species. His group has been gathering data since 2011, and he doesn’t currently have an end-date for the study in mind. “There’s always more to discover,” he says. Examining the spread of disease often exposes just how complex ecology really is. For instance, Munster says, the respiratory illness Nipah appeared periodically in Malaysia and Bangladesh at seemingly random intervals, affecting humans and pigs. The disease was found residing in
photo by Cathrine L. Walters
Vincent Munster discusses his work studying bats in Ebola in a conference room at Rocky Mountain Laboratories.
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Munster and his team visit the Congo a few times each year to trap and study bats.
Inside the training lab, Munster demonstrates how he handles samples.
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The hammer-headed fruit bat is one of Africa’s largest, with a three-foot wingspan.
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fruit bats, but it was unclear how it was spreading to both pigs and people. In the mid-2000s, researchers discovered that Nipah-infected Bangladeshi villagers had one thing in common: they’d recently ingested raw date palm juice, a seasonal treat that’s harvested similarly to maple syrup. The unfiltered juice was often contaminated by infected bat droppings. Nipah also afflicted Malaysian pig farmers when infected bats fed on fruit trees hanging over pig pens, spreading the disease first to the pigs and then to the humans that handled them. Once officials understood that was the case, they banned pork production and, so far, effectively limited additional outbreaks. When it comes to stopping the spread of Ebola and diseases like it, Munster says it’s important to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. Exterminating reservoir species, for instance, would be a terrible mistake. Fruit bats serve as pollinators and are crucial to jungle ecology. Plus, trying to slaughter the animals might lead to people coming into contact with infected tissue. “Culling is not a feasible strategy, especially not in the jungle, because Africa needs those populations in the first place,” he says. Further complicating matters is development. As African nations open up to new businesses, Munster foresees new ways of disrupting wildlife and exposing humans to exotic diseases, particularly when it comes to foreign mining interests
operating in the Republic of the Congo, where he studies bats. (The Republic of the Congo is the western neighbor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Ebola was first discovered, and they are separate, sovereign nations.) “So in this particular area,” Munster says, while sketching a rough map on a conference room whiteboard, “what they’re trying to do is, opening this stretch up to make it almost the same [size] as the road from Hamilton to Missoula, opening up pristine areas of rainforest for logging and mining… So that could potentially spark additional Ebola virus outbreaks.” The simplest and best defense at the moment, Munster says, is basic outreach and education in the communities most at risk. In the meantime, he’ll continue to focus on better understanding how outbreaks come from reservoir species, as well as how they can be accelerated by the realities of modern life. “That’s what we saw with that case in Texas—everybody’s a plane ride away,” he says of an incident last September when a Dallas man died of Ebola fever after returning from a trip to Liberia. The likelihood of another rare disease hitching a plane ride also bothers infectious disease specialist Risi. Ebola may seem like it’s another continent’s problem, even after last year’s scare, but all it takes is one series of events for it to hit close to home. He cites the lessons of leg-
endary infectious disease doctor Rene Dubos, who coined the term “think globally, act locally.” “Everything we do locally has an international impact,” Risi says, “whether that’s what we eat, whether we vaccinate our children or not, and provincialism, I think, is the major weakness in the American mindset.” Risi also says it’s alarming to have observed first-hand how ill-equipped many countries are for dealing with major epidemics—especially combined with how many new diseases are discovered annually. New, lethal pathogens hit poor and densely populated communities the hardest, and the global population is only growing. It all adds up to a worrying set of circumstances. “I have a lot of faith in medical science, and in vaccine development and treatments, but what keeps me up at night is the increasing disparity in health care that we can offer in developed parts of the world and what we can offer in places like Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia,” he says. He’s at least encouraged by how the World Health Organization formed a more robust infrastructure in response to the Ebola crisis. “This should never have gotten so out of control,” he says. “And hopefully the next outbreak, we’ll be much better able to control it before it gets bad.” kwhittle@missoulanews.com
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[arts]
Living the dream Nathan McTague moves into The Brink Gallery for a month-long art experiment by Erika Fredrickson
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s a life coach in Missoula, Nathan McTague spends his time helping other people make their dreams come true. Some of those dreams center on career or lifestyle changes, while others have to do with artistic pursuits or big, oneoff personal goals. “They are often the kind of dreams we have when we’re young, before we have families and before we have careers,” McTague says. “And what happens is we wind up adding all those other things in and there’s no room for the dreams anymore. What we tell ourselves is that they don’t matter enough, or we don’t matter enough to make them come true. And so we tend to give up on them.” McTague knows firsthand how that can happen. Twenty years ago, as a high school graduate living in Alabama, he and his friend made a pact that they’d become artists—starving artists if they had to be. One night, not long after their proclamation, McTague dreamt that he was living in an art gallery for a month and working on a large art piece made of found objects. He recalls waking up and being intrigued by the idea, but that was as far as he went with it. “But this niggling little nugget of an idea was still there,” McTague says. “And after a while I realized that here I am working as a life coach with people, basically empowering them and arming them to make their dreams happen, and I’ve got my own in the back of my mind that I’m not realizing.” To his credit, McTague has become an artist, fulfilling his childhood pact. He’s known around Missoula as an actor and visual artist—probably even more so than as a life coach. His lanky physique and absurdist humor has lent itself well to many shows, including roles in MCT’s Spamalot, the Montana Actors’ Theatre’s German Expressionist rendition of A Christmas Carol, as well as his own production of Waiting for Godot. He’s a longtime employee at the quirky downtown coffee bar, Butterfly Herbs, and a few years ago he created an art installation made of thousands of food order tickets he had collected from working there.
Even so, the dream of living for a month in a gallery has always eluded him, partly because the logistics were daunting and the idea of being away from his partner, Natalie, and three young daughters seemed too hard. And selfish. Also, despite being an actor, McTague is an introvert. The idea of being on display as himself gives him some anxiety—and in some ways, that’s exactly why he knew he had to do it. Last year, just like how he tells his clients to pursue their dreams, he finally took the steps to make it happen with the help of Natalie and his artist friends. “It coalesced in a way that seemed possible,” he says, “in a way I hadn’t thought about it before now. So I jumped on it.” Starting Tue., March 31, and through the month of April, he will eat, sleep and make art at the Brink Gallery downtown. The exhibit, aptly titled DreamCatching Show, has several aspects to it. Throughout the month, McTague will create a large art piece on one wall of the gallery using items like lighters, cedar wood, dried up markers and metal nails. He has a vague idea of what it will be like: an abstract piece based on the circular shape of dreamcatchers. The large piece will be mounted on tiles that can be broken down into small pieces that he hopes to sell.
McTague is an admitted compulsive collector, so many of the objects he will use for the large artwork come from a pile he’s created over several years. “I’ve always had that kind of crow nature,” McTague says. “There’s a shiny thing and crows go pick it up and take it somewhere. For me, I’ll find a worn-out washer that’s worn down on the inside and rusty on the outside. And it appeals to me in an aesthetic nature. I really had to curtail my collecting. There’s only so much you can collect before you need to do something with it or before you start feeling like a crazy hoarder.” First Friday, April 3, will be a chance for viewers to see the carefully organized and labeled objects before they become an art piece, and the final product will then be revealed in a closing reception at the end of the month. In addition, McTague has recruited other artists and community members—from author Josh Wagner to politician Ellie Boldman Hill—to give poetry readings, perform dance pieces, tell stories and do improv in his makeshift home. Meanwhile, McTague’s life in the gallery will be on full display to the public through live-streaming video feed, Twitter, Facebook and blogging. He will allow himself leeway to leave the space—for showers and coffee and other errands— but he plans on
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attaching a Go-Pro camera to himself to keep viewers plugged in. This aspect makes him excited and uneasy. “I’m doing things for this show that I would never have seen myself doing before,” he says. “There’s a whole extroversion level to it that really flies in the face of how I normally operate.” The gallery’s regular hours will be expanded so people can drop in all day long, and even during some evenings to talk with McTague and watch his work in progress, or see the live performances. And as a final part of the exhibit, he will be providing free life coach sessions to anyone who signs up. “I have this theory that those dreams that we can’t let go of really need to be lived through us,” he says. “And if we do realize them, we have an opportunity to experience not only the realization but what it does to us—what it answers in us as individuals.” How this experiment will change him, he’s not sure. He doesn’t even know yet how it will all come together or what it will look like in the end. “It’s an unknown I have to make peace with,” he says. “The more I talk about this show the harder it gets to explain. There are parts I’m doing for the show and parts I’m doing for the community, parts I’m doing for art and parts I’m doing for the spectacle of it all, but a lot of it is actually just for me. But even though this is, on the face, a solo show, it’s absolutely a team effort. Natalie is keeping our home going while I’m doing this … and I have all these brilliant [artists] coming in to help. I hope that it feels like an exhibit about dreams, and about how as community we all evolve and share art.” Nathan McTague’s DreamCatching Show begins Tue., March 31, with an opening reception at The Brink Gallery Fri., April 3, from 5 to 8 PM. Visit dreamcatchingshow.wordpress.com for updates and live feed.
[music]
Like a lamprey Field Report puts the “gold” in Marigolden Man, Milwaukee has some sparkling gems—Violent Femmes, included—and Field Report is definitely one of the brightest. They’re not even a hidden gem anymore thanks to all the hype surrounding their 2012 eponymous debut album, which reportedly got veterans like Aimee Mann, Emmylou Harris and Counting Crows hot and bothered enough to invite them to be openers. The buzz comes as no surprise, considering the company the band keeps: Singer-songwriter Chris Porterfield used to play with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver in the Vernon-led band DeYarmond Edison. Field Report’s debut is great, but the second, Marigolden, released on Partisan Records, is spectacular. It shows Porterfield has incredible chops out of the shadow of Vernon. The album is rich in stories about raw moments of moving on. In one track Porterfield characterizes a woman as “trafficking in wonder.” He tells her, “I’ll love you like a lamprey,” which, if you don’t know, is a jawless blood-sucking creature of the sea. (So he’s also a weird romantic, apparently.) The lyrics here don’t dwarf the music, though. The soundscape on Marigolden includes the kind of warm strumming you’d expect from singer-songwriter fare, but it’s also rich with other details: synth,
wind, electric buzzing, something that sounds like playing cards shuffling against a wooden table, and the kind of blown-out chordage, a la Explosions in the Sky, where guitar riffs waver like mirages on a hot highway running through a dusty little town. Still, it’s those lyrics that make this album crazy good. It’s the difference between if Porterfield had called this album “Marigold,” as opposed to “Marigolden.” It’s the way he pairs the spiritual with the mundane and the familiar with the startling, like when he sings, “The body remembers what the mind forgets, archives every heartbreak and cigarette.” (Erika Fredrickson) Field Report opens for Joe Pug at the Top Hat Mon., March 30, at 8:30 PM. Seated show. $12/$10 advance at tophatlounge.com.
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, Singing in the Rain Despite the title, Singing in the Rain is probably Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons’ sunniest album. The Portland rock band is known for muscular, no-bullshit song structures that underline Joseph’s gravelly voice and shrewd lyrics. All those components are still firmly in place, but most of the seven songs here catch the surly frontman on a good day, highlighting an upbeat dimension of the band often buried beneath tougher material. The opening single, “Arms By Her Side,” is a soul shaker complete with an organ-driven backbone, bright horn arrangement and even some freewheeling scat singing. “Drunken Moon” is borderline country-rock
with an accordion solo rather than Joseph’s usual snarling guitar, and the title track could have been culled from Neil Diamond’s back catalog rather than Neil Young’s. Chugging “Sparkle” and the angular “Muzzle” come closer to the garage-rock sound and fire-andbrimstone lyrics for which this outfit is best known, but those songs are an exception to the record’s prevailing mood. That mood would be more alarming if the band didn’t pull it off with their usual authenticity—and they do. (Jed Nussbaum) Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons play the Top Hat Thu., March 26, at 9:30 PM. $10/$8 advance at tophatlounge.com.
James the Fang and Serious Sam Barrett, The North Country Steed Unless you’re a fan of singersongwriter Frank Turner, you might be surprised by hearing a twangy folk-punk album emerge out of the UK. But the distinctly Americana approach works pretty well on North Country Steed, the full-length from Serious Sam Barrett and James “the Fang” of Pine Hill Haints, released on the West Yorkshire-based YaDig? Records. The album is the result of a Skate Folk tour in the UK, where Pine Hill Haints, Serious Sam and guests cruised around going skateboarding by day and playing acoustic shows at night. Along the way, James and Sam got together to record some tracks.
The result, North Country Steed, is a gentle, somewhat lo-fi affair that sounds straight out of Appalachia. James’ familiar plaintive vocals alternate with Serious Sam’s, who mostly sings in an American accent, while they fiddle or strum guitar and sing about cowboys and lost love. The album perfectly evokes the atmosphere of sitting around a campfire and passing a bottle of whiskey. Some joys transcend borders. (Kate Whittle) James the Fang and Serious Sam Barrett play the VFW Sat., March 28, along with Joey Running Crane and the Dirty Birds, Uplanders and Whiskey Hooves. 8 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-plus.
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[art]
Visual jazz Painter Rick Phillips remixes the classics by Melissa Mylchreest
Rick Phillips’ semi-abstraction of Frans Hal’s “The Lute Player” is one of several pieces in The Radius Gallery’s current exhibit.
The words “remix” and “improvisation” are most often associated with music. We re-envision songs, slow them down, speed them up, layer and sample them in unexpected ways until nothing but hints of the original remain. Rarely do we use these terms in reference to the visual arts. But artist Rick Phillips thinks that’s folly. “Abstract art is basically music for the eye,” he says. “How you evaluate abstract art is kind of tricky, but I think, in general, most people respond to it in the same manner that they respond to music. They say, ‘I don’t know what the hell that is, but I like that blue next to that yellow.’” Phillips, a Missoula-based painter and videographer, uses the idea of musical improvisation as inspiration for his long-standing painting project, which is a series of semi-abstractions of famous paintings. “I listen to a lot of jazz,” he says, “and it’s a kind of abstract expression, but you also have an idea of where you’re going with a jazz chart.” Just as a musician riffs and solos using the basic chords of a song as a framework, so too does Phillips use the basic structure of a painting—color, contrast, shape—as the starting point for his pieces. The idea for them arose organically, and sat dormant for a long time before he decided to pursue it as a project. “A long time ago I used to paint copies of famous paintings for people as presents,” he says. “And one time I thought, ‘Oh, I’ll do a quick little sloppy sketch of a Degas.’ I kind of scribbled it and forgot about it.” Then one day he stumbled across the little sketch again, and it resonated with him. “Back in the day, the idea of whether painters should be making abstract work of representational work was a big deal
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argument,” he says. “So I thought it would be kind of fun to abstract the representational paintings, and sort of abstract the process.” Phillips chooses which paintings to remix based largely on aesthetics, but occasionally on the content and context of the original paintings as well. “That’s sort of the postmodern part,” he says, “examining those titles and the times they were painted in. The subject matter is pretty important, and that’s what I’ve been trying to refine at this point, selecting subjects that aren’t so tied in with specific aesthetics, but more in terms of a specific outlook, the meta-language that comes with our culture.” So what does a jazz-inspired, postmodern remix of an 18th or 19th century painting actually look like? Expressive. Vibrant. Whimsical. Gestural. Dreamlike. In many cases, the original painting is just a distant memory that contributes color and form, but little else. It brings up a lot of questions. Is the subject still the same? Is the image represented in “Gypsy Girl after Frans Hals” still a gypsy girl, or is she simply a smattering of reds and yellows that bears no connection to the original subject? The original is a close likeness of the girl herself, but it could be argued that all art is abstraction and the only difference is a matter of degree. There’s a liveliness and spontaneity to Phillips’ gypsy girl that is charming and fun—perhaps just like the girl herself. Rick Phillips’ semi-abstract paintings show as part of Form in Action, a group exhibit at The Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. Visit radiusgallery.com for info on the gallery’s ongoing abstract lecture series. arts@missoulanews.com
[theater]
Trauma unseen Roots & Wings explores PTSD’s dark corners by Micah Fields
photo by Cathrine L. Walters
Demetra Perros performs her one-woman show about how the effects of an anti-malarial drug changed the course of her life.
Just days into a semester-at-sea program in Southeast Asia, preventative medicine did to writer/performance artist Demetra Perros exactly what it isn’t supposed to do—it made her violently ill. It was 2004, and Perros was a senior in high school. She was an athlete and a thespian. She was a straightlaced valedictorian candidate, and, like most people her age, she admits, a little naïve. So when she described her ailments to the ship’s nurse—incessant vomiting, a spreading chest rash, hallucinations—and was told she was merely seasick, she didn’t challenge the diagnosis. Until it got worse. After three weeks of the five-month program, Perros had disembarked in Singapore and flown back to Helena, still sick. At home, she eventually learned she was suffering an aggressive allergic reaction to mefloquine, the anti-malarial medication widely prescribed to anyone traveling to malarial risk zones. Perros stopped taking the drug and slowly recovered, but the experiences she had on the ship still haunted her. She developed a fear of water, and it frightened her to even take a shower. She was afraid to go to sleep, because it reminded her of the way her stomach would plunge in the sailboat’s cramped bunks. As a freshman in college, the stress from her sickness manifested itself in waves of gastrointestinal difficulties. She rapidly lost weight. Doctors assumed she was bulimic or anorexic. After being referred to a gauntlet of specialists, a therapist diagnosed Perros with post-traumatic stress disorder. Though the stigma around PTSD can be crippling for some, Perros took the advice of her therapist and decided to take steps to better understand her experience. Finally, her demon had a name. Creating and performing art—something she was too paralyzed to do right after her time on the ship—became an outlet for self-exploration. “I took a creative nonfiction class as an undergraduate, and that was the first time I ever typed the letters ‘PTSD,’” Perros says. “The proximity of those four letters next to the first-person ‘I’ made me feel exposed, yet empowered.” Combat veterans with PTSD often end up finding therapy in extreme sports and hobbies, and Perros took
a similar approach. She returned to her roots on the stage and wrote a memoir, Roots & Wings: A Memoir of Trauma and Transformation, from which she’s adapted her one-woman stage play of the same name. In the abridged dramatization of the book, Perros portrays the life of someone struggling with the undiagnosed effects of PTSD. The show deals with the experience of living with the physical symptoms, and how they often get ignored or dismissed as unrelated to mental health. Roots & Wings complicates our definition of trauma, and demonstrates the bodily repercussions of mental unrest. “Tracing physical symptoms back to life experience is crucial,” Perros says. “Trauma manifests itself in the body, yet as common as this pattern is in patients, it’s not noticed enough.” To illustrate her journey of self-recovery, Perros uses techniques of Irish and modern dance in her performance. She wears hard shoes and stomps a rhythm to represent the militaristic way she treated and understood her body before diagnosis. During this time in college, she punished her body for its sickness, exercising in unhealthy amounts, and the hard beats of Irish dance work to interpret that confusion. Additionally, Perros incorporates a light blue scarf as a prop to convey the internal disorder of her experience. Cinching the scarf around her waist or neck, she shows the distress of chronic gastrointestinal disruption. The performance uses excerpts from the book throughout the performance, which help structure the broader, more ethereal vignettes. In a way, there is a duality to the work—a balancing of concrete and abstract interpretations, a melding of the corporeal and perceptual approaches to medicine. In this pattern, Perros says she hopes to raise awareness. Her story, while rare and elaborate, speaks to a larger truth around mental health: that many cases of PTSD go untreated and undiagnosed. In this light, Roots & Wings aims to explore trauma as we know it, but also as we don’t. Demetra Perros performs Roots & Wings at Shakespeare & Co. Fri., March 27, at 7 PM. Free. arts@missoulanews.com
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[film]
Off target Shirtless Sean Penn falls flat in The Gunman by Molly Laich
“I can’t wait for my action-hero figure to come out.”
It’s impossible to talk about this week’s action picture without mentioning a shirtless Sean Penn, because holy Lord does The Gunman have a lot of that. Most scenes take place in broad daylight in the middle of a gunfight, and still, this guy can’t keep a shirt on to save his life. Pierre Morel directs the film; he’s responsible as well for the original Taken (promotional materials are eager to remind you). Many have concluded this is Penn’s big attempt at becoming the next Liam Neeson, an embarrassing notion if true, because it’s not working out. His body is ripped, taut and grizzled with the head of a pruney, 55-year-old character actor attached. He looks like he put his head in a silly cutout to be photographed at the fair. Penn doesn’t do movies willy nilly, so we can’t simply dismiss his involvement in this project as a shallow paycheck grab. This is a two-time Academy Award winning actor, the man behind 2001’s fascinating psychological drama The Pledge. He produced and co-wrote The Gunman, so one can only conclude that he wanted to spend the climax of this movie in a tiny bulletproof vest, exposed midriff and all. It boggles the mind, but let’s move on. It’s 2006 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Penn’s an ex-soldier whose current job title proves hard to nail down, but it has something to do with carrying out covert missions for corporations and other shady outfits. When he assassinates the country’s minister of mining, it sets off the kind of civil unrest that leaves an unaffiliated sniper no choice but to flee the country without telling his girlfriend Annie ( Jasmine Trinca). Forgive my pacifism, but in my book, anybody sitting behind the scope of a sniper rifle is a villain until the circumstances convince me otherwise. In this case, the politics of the situation are dubious and complicated, but Penn’s head attached to that beach body seems to look back on the assassination attempt with genuine regret and remorse. Unfortunately, this attempt to add a politically important layer has the unintended effect of depressing and exhausting the viewer when we should feel thrilled and invigorated. Eight years later and Penn’s back in the Congo, where he’s quickly met with a series of bummers. Not
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only are there hired thugs out to get him, but his girlfriend’s off and married his former colleague, Felix (Javier Bardem). At first it seems like Bardem’s here to be a villain, but he turns out to be more lovesick and desperate than anything. Annie reveals to Penn’s character that she married Felix out of a stoic sense of obligation, since he was the one who protected and looked after her all those years. She’s still pretty mad about the desertion but sneaks into his bedroom at night to bone a once again shirtless Penn anyway. I’m trying to remember, does the prolonged scene of Penn thinking in the shower happen before or after their late night tryst? Not since this latest season of “The Bachelor” has there been a more prolonged and gratuitous shower moment. Annie is sort of a nag and cries a lot, particularly when being shot at. One likes to see a strong female character, but usually in these types of movies that just means we get a hot babe in a ripped tank top with guns in her holsters. But this isn’t superhero action; it’s global unrest action. On that note, pardon Annie if she’s chosen to dedicate her life to medicine and humanitarian work overseas in lieu of hand-tohand combat and advanced weaponry. Penn kills a lot of people in this film who really had it coming, I guess, and seems to have an endless supply of explosion-causing grenades to throw. The climax brings us to a traditional bullfighting match in Spain. We’re treated to a lot of running and shooting through an inexplicably nonplussed crowd. In one particularly poorly edited action sequence, we watch Annie somehow fall down and open up the bull’s corral with her body, and heaven knows we’re not getting out of this sequence until somebody gets impaled by the horns. The Gunman is a bad film with lame moments of drama and poorly executed action sequences led by an awkward hero. If action is something you’re into, why not just revisit Under Siege or Bloodsport or something. At least with Seagal and Van Damme, you don’t have to feel guilty or embarrassed for laughing at them. The Gunman continues at the Carmike 12. arts@missoulnews.com
[film] 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. (See Film.)
OPENING THIS WEEK THE BREAKFAST CLUB 30TH ANNIVERSARY Five kids from different cliques discover how much they actually have in common during a Saturday detention. Starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald. Rated R. Screening at Carmike 12 on Tue., March 31 at 7:30 PM and the Roxy Tue., March 31, at 7 PM.
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 Firth, Taron Egerton and Samuel L. Jackson. Rated R. Carmike 12.
DJANGO UNCHAINED Django, a slave-turned-bounty hunter, seeks out his wife in the antebellum south. It’s about to get real violent up in here. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring Jamie Foxx, Don Johnson and Leonardo DiCaprio. Rated R. Screening at the Roxy Thu., March 26, at 7:15 PM.
MCFARLAND, USA Kevin Costner is a cross-country coach determined to lead his team to a championship. Also starring Maria Bello and Morgan Saylor. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.
GET HARD A millionaire who’s convicted of fraud turns to a black friend to prepare him for life behind bars. Starring Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart and Alison Brie. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaophlex.
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.
HOME A clumsy alien lands on earth and befriends a cheerful young girl. Be advised, the trailer features a Biggie reference that will make you feel old. Featuring the voices of Jim Parsons, Rihanna and Steve Martin. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Entertainer.
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
IT FOLLOWS After a teenage girl has a sexual encounter, she’s haunted by the sense that something is following her. (And it’s not supposed to be a giant pregnancy test, I think.) Starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist and Olivia Luccardi. Rated R. Carmike 12. RAN Legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 flick reimagines King Lear with dramatic samurai. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao and Jinpachi Nezu. Rated R. Screening at the Roxy Fri., March 27–Sun., March 29 at 7 PM. SONG OF THE NEW EARTH Singer and brain scientist Tom Kenyon travels around the world trying to reconcile paranormal experiences with science. Not rated. Screening at the Roxy Sun., March 29, at 7 PM. TIMBUKTU (LE CHAGRIN DES OISEAUX) A cattle herder’s family finds their quiet lives disrupted by jihadists. Starring Ibrahim Ahmed, Abel Jafri and Toulou Kiki. Rated PG-13. Screen-
Capsule reviews by Kate Whittle.
You raise me up. Get Hard opens Friday at Carmike 12.
ing at the Roxy Fri., March 27–Thu., April 2, at 8 PM. (See our Spotlight in 8 Days a Week.)
NOW PLAYING 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 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, Showboat.
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.
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
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Food additive funk by Ari LeVaux Processed foods take the heat for a variety of heath issues. Foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, for example, are known to cause high blood sugar and obesity. Several studies in the last year have helped uncover an entirely new mechanism by which many metabolic disorders can be triggered. Certain additives that are commonly used in processed foods are being shown to impact health, at least in mice, by altering the body’s population of bacteria that live in the gut. Collectively referred to as the microbiome, the importance of this bacterial community is just beginning to be understood. Research published last September demonstrated that artificial sweeteners can raise blood sugar levels in mice, stimulate their appetites and possibly lead to obesity and diabetes. The artificial sweeteners appear to create these conditions by changing the microbiome’s composition. Last month, a different set of research also suggested a disease pathway mediated by microbiome disturbance. This time, commonly used food additives called emulsifiers are the culprits. Emulsifiers help keep the sauce smooth and the ice cream creamy, hold dressings together and prevent mayonnaise from separating into oil and water. The new research gives reason to suspect that emulsions could raise your blood sugar and lead to other problems. The study, published in Nature, looked at two common emulsifiers, polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, or CMC, and found a range of metabolic problems that appeared in mice who drank water dosed with these chemicals in quantities proportional to what a human might consume. The mice that consumed either emulsifier tended to eat more, gain weight and develop conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and metabolic syndrome, which is a range of pre-diabetic conditions. The effects of these additives were dependent on the dosage; the more emulsifier the mice ate, the worse off they became. A control group drank water laced with a common preservative, sodium sulfite, and did not show any negative effects on the gut. The team found that the bacterial diversity of the mice microbiomes were altered. They also discovered the mucous membrane of the gut was thinner in mice that were fed emulsifiers. The thinner mucous membrane allowed the microbes closer to the gut wall than they would normally get, they wrote, which could cause the observed inflammation of the gut wall, and diseases like irritable bowel syndrome. John Coupland, a professor of food science at Penn State University, thinks this research could be a game changer, providing it can be shown that these emulsifiers can do to humans what they do to mice. “[It] really challenges a lot of the way we think about assessing toxicology and nutritional value of foods,” he said in an email.
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Coupland noted that polysorbate 80 and CMC are very different molecules. While polysorbate 80 is small and doesn’t carry an electrical charge, CMC is large and charged. These molecules are not only built differently, but they behave differently, he said, pointing out that CMC is technically not even an emulsifier, but a thickener that makes emulsions more stable. That they both cause similar microbial disruptions, mucous reductions and associated health problems is a striking discovery. In an email interview, the study’s co-author, Dr. Benoit Chassaing, acknowledged that CMC is more of a thickener than an emulsifier, but noted that it does have emulsification properties, due to its charge. And he suspects the resulting emulsifying activity is to blame. I asked how they originally thought to look at emulsifiers. Chassaing explained: “The incidence of IBD and metabolic syndrome has been markedly increasing since about the mid-20th century, and this dramatic increase has occurred amidst constant human genetics, suggesting a pivotal role for an environmental factor. We considered that any modern additions to the food supply might play an important role, and addition of emulsifiers to food seems to fit the time frame of increased incidence in these diseases. “We hypothesized,” he continued, “that emulsifiers might impact the gut microbiota to promote these inflammatory diseases and designed experiments in mice to test this possibility.” The team is currently investigating other common emulsifiers, aiming to identify any others that might cause microbial disturbances or inflammation of the gut. One molecule his team is currently investigating is lecithin, which is a true emulsifier and used in many “natural” processed products. If lecithin shows similar activity to CMC and polysorbate 80, it would cast a shadow over many processed food formulations. Organic processed foods are still processed foods. Organic approved additives like carrageenan can still give you ulcerative colitis. Food additives are tested for certain toxilogical activities, like the ability to cause cancer, or to cause a mouse to instantly drop dead. But they aren’t tested for any potential effects they might have on one’s microbiome, or their ability to stimulate one’s appetite, or cause conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. If the recent results on mice can be repeated in humans, current testing protocols for food additives will be revealed as woefully inadequate. If you stay away from highly refined, heavily processed foods with long lists of ingredients, you can avoid most of these additives in one swoop, and not have to worry about inadequate testing procedures. But not everyone has the luxury of being able to avoid processed foods, especially the poor and, ironically, people stuck in institutions like hospitals. That’s why we need the standards by which food additives are evaluated to be updated sooner rather than later.
[dish] Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 Easter brings bright colors to Bernice's palate. Fill your loved one's Easter basket with handmade coconut eggs, macaroons, frosted eggs & bunnies, baby chick cupcakes, or full size for the bigger kid in all of us. Mom likes Easter gifts too. Try showing up with a chocolate cream pie, box of hot cross buns, a cup of freshly brewed Bernice's coffee or a few 6 packs of dinner rolls for after-brunch ham sandwiches. YUM! She'll be telling you how much she loves you all day long. Happy Easter. 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!
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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. $-$$
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The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. • 926-2038 FREE DELIVERY DOWNTOWN. Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST Empanadas! Ask us about our Take and Bake Service! Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts. Super quick and super delicious! Get your healthy hearty lunch or dinner here! Wi-Fi, Soccer on the Big Screen, and a rich sound system featuring music from Argentina and the Caribbean. Mon-Thurs 11 am - 6 pm. Friday and Sat 11-8 pm Downtown Missoula. $ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 541-FOOD The GFS Deli features made-to-order sandwiches, Fire Deck pizza & calzones, rice & noodle wok bowls, an award-winning salad bar, an olive & antipasto bar and a self-serve hot bar offering a variety of housemade breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées. A seasonally-changing selection of deli salads and rotisserie-roasted chickens are also available. Locally-roasted coffee/espresso drinks and an extensive fresh juice and smoothie menu complement bakery goods from the GFS ovens and Missoula’s favorite bakeries. Indoor and patio seating. Open every day 7am-10pm $-$$ 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. $-$$ Jimmy John’s 420 N. Higgins 542-1100 jimmyjohns.com Jimmy John’s - America’s Favorite Sandwich Delivery Guys! Unlike any other sub shop, Jimmy John’s is all about the freshest ingredients and fastest service. Freaky Fast, Freaky Good - that’s Jimmy John’s. Order online, call for delivery or visit us on Higgins. $-$$
What it is: A 25-inch wide, 14-inch tall map of Montana with 92 holes designed to hold beer bottle caps. Why you want one: Because you need a way to display your passionate pursuit— either to far-flung breweries or to nearby beer coolers—of Montana’s wide array of craft beers. Without a Beer Cap Map, the best way to do so is by hanging onto a bunch of empty beer bottles, which tend to look less like a decoration and more like you forgot to clean up after your last party. Beer Caps Maps owners Steve Latham and Jesse Darley say some people take a more artistic tack, coordinating caps by color to make patterns on their maps. “Part of the fun is to determine your own approach,” Latham says. For the traveler: There’s no reason to stop at the borders of the Treasure State. Available, too, are maps from nearby states (Washington, Oregon) and faraway (Florida, West Virginia). By May 1, the company hopes to have every state in the union available. Or, you can consolidate and buy a map of the entire continental United States. For
the fan of imports, Beer Cap Maps has also gone international, making maps of New Zealand, Germany and the British Isles (Ireland included). How to get one: For now, Beer Cap Maps are available only online, at beercapmaps.com. And Latham and Darley say high demand for the maps, which they only started producing in December, means customers should expect at least a couple of weeks’ delay in delivery. That might postpone gratification, but it also gives you time to start collecting caps. What it will cost you: The Montana map goes for $39. If you use the promo code “Indy” when ordering, 5 percent of the purchase price will come back to town in the form of a donation from Beer Cap Maps to Missoula Craft Beer Week. —Ted McDermott Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.
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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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Fifty shades of denim. Hey Marseilles plays Stage 112 Sat., March 28, with special guests, at 9 PM. $12/$11 in advance.
THURSDAYMAR26 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 Becky Margolis, John Howard and Duane Raider. 6 PM. $20/$18 in advance at theroxytheater.org. Ticket includes Masala food cart buffet.
Release some stress during t’ai chi classes every Thursday at 10 AM at The Open Way Center, 702 Brooks St. $10 dropin class. Visit openway.org. Discover your ability to “consciously shift towards a peaceful place within you” with Getting On Track: Practical SelfHypnosis, using techniques from somatic awareness and compassionate communica-
tion. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets Thursdays from noon-1 PM until March 26. $60. Visit redwillowlearning.org. Honey, won’t you come along to the Make Something: Native Bee House workshop? The family friendly class will show how to use reclaimed materials to make a house for solitary, non-swarming
bee species. Home ReSource, 1515 Wyoming St., at 3 PM. $15-$75. Visit homeresource.org/classes. Ages 7-11 can traverse creative pathways at After-School Art Adventure with Janaina, where kids will create plaster casts to make a bigger sculpture. Meets at the Missoula Art Museum Thursdays, 3:455:15 PM, Feb. 26-April 9. $50/$45 for
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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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JAZZY•Jazzy is a 4-7 year-old female Calico. She loves affection and attention, is very playful, and tolerates other cats fairly well. Jazzy loves people, and will reach out of her kennel to grab on to your leg and let you know she wants your time and adoration.
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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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GARFIELD• Garfield is the biggest, friendliest fellow around. He loves getting pets and will bring a smile to your face when he tells you all about his day in his tiny little voice. This easy-going kitty is looking for a family who loves to snuggle as much as he does! Come meet this gentleman today!
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iron fists In the 2014 foreign drama Timbuktu, released last year, a cattle herder and his family live quietly in the dunes outside the ancient city in the west African nation of Mali. It’s a small town in an Islamic region where modern technology and traditional ways of
WHAT: Timbuktu WHERE: Roxy WHEN: Fri., March 27–Thu., April 2 at 8 PM HOW MUCH: $8 MORE INFO: theroxytheater.org
life conflict, and brutal jihadists are intent on inflicting their oppressive ways upon the community, banning music, cigarettes and even soccer, in a menacing and escalating regime. The cattle herder, Kidane, tries to stay out of the jihadists’ way, but a sudden turn of events draws his family into the fray. The global issues of religious extremism and subjugation members. Visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Soon-to-be mommas can feel empowered, relaxed and nurtured during a prenatal yoga class, this and every Thursday at the Open Way Center, 702 Brooks Ave., at 4 PM. $11/$10 with card. Drop-ins welcome. Call 360-1521. The Shuffles Dance Studio hosts tap classes for all ages and levels, Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 PM. 500 N. Higgins Ave. Call 210-8792 to set up a time and routine that’s best for you, or just drop in any day to observe a class. $60 for four classes. Yoga newbies can get hip to a gentle, mindful practice with Easy Yoga for Beginners, led by Harriet Alterowitz and Marina Zaleski, including basic poses and breath work. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets Thursdays from 4-5:15 PM. $45 for six weeks, or $10 drop in.
nightlife Artist Barb Schwarz Karst chats about finding diamonds in the rough in “Inspiration in Montana’s Industrial Salvage Yards,” at the Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main St. 5:30 PM. Mary Place and Blue Moon heat up the afternoon with jazz at the Union Club every Thursday from 5:30-8 PM. Free. The Djebe Community Drum
of women become distilled into a small, intimate story, beautifully shot with astonishing long singletakes. It’s all fairly realistic, too—Al Qaeda ruled over Timbuktu with an iron fist in 2012, flogging women, burning books and cutting off the hands of thieves, before French forces chased them out of the city. The film, directed by Mauritanian filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako, became the first ever Mauritanian submission to the Academy Awards and was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 2015 Oscars. It opens at the Roxy on Friday. —Kate Whittle
and Dance class offers interactive instruction in performance 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. 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. 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 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 on March 26 and April 2. Check out the “Missoula Community Radio” Facebook page for more deets.
Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place, plus specials on beer. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. 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, 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. Celebrate the late, great bebop clarinet master at the Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, featuring the UM jazz bands and special guests including Eddie Daniels in the Dennison Theatre, March 26-27, at 7:30 PM nightly. $18 per night, $30 both nights/$10–$15 for students and seniors. (See Spotlight.) 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
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[calendar] enough and you could get paid $50 as a showcased performer. Text 406-396-5934 to sign up early. Hone your performance skills at the Broadway Inn’s open mic night, with singing and prizes at 9 PM. Includes $3 Big Sky beer special. 1609 W. Broadway St. No cover. Bottoms up at the Drop Culture Dance Party, featuring hot beats, drink specials aplenty and attractive local singles in your area. Monk’s Bar. 9 PM. 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. 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 jammin’ cuties Baby Tyger. 9:30 PM. No cover.
The Women’s Circle Group Acupuncture at Mountain Sage Acupuncture Clinic, 725 W. Alder St. Ste. 1, focuses on women’s health issues and sounds comfy and nice. 2–5 PM, last appointment at 4 PM. Sliding scale treatments $20-$40 with a first time fee of $10. Call 503-593-7073. Teens go toward the literary light during the Missoula Public Library’s Teen Writers Group, which meets every Friday at 3:30 PM at the library, 301 E. Main St. Free. Call 721-BOOK.
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. Do whatever you feel at the Family Friday Night at the YMCA, with activities including a bouncy house, basketball, open swim time, rock climbing and more. 3000 S. Russell St. Every last Friday of the month from 6-8:30 PM. $17 per family/included in Y membership.
If you’re already shut out of your office bracket, take comfort by checking out the sharp competition at the annual March Madness Dart Tourney, Friday through Sunday at Westside Lanes, 1615 Wyoming St. Registration to play is full, but you can still come get a drink and watch the magic, starting at 7 PM Friday and running all day on the weekend. Demetra Perros performs her one-woman play, Roots & Wings: A Memoir of Trauma and Transformation, about her experience developing PTSD after taking an antimalarial medication abroad. Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. 7 PM. No cover. (See Theater.) 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, 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 avail-
able at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. Celebrate the late, great bebop clarinet master at the Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, featuring the UM jazz bands and special guests including Eddie Daniels in the Dennison Theatre, March 26-27, at 7:30 PM nightly. $18 per night, $30 both nights/$10–$15 for students and seniors. (See Spotlight.) Cut a rug when the Golden Age Club hosts dancing and live music in an alcohol-free environment. 727 S. Fifth St. in Hamilton. 6-10 PM. $3. Call 240-9617 to learn more. Turquoise Jeep rolls a bucket of smart-alec hip hop into Monk’s Bar, with guests. Doors at 8 PM. $15. 18-plus. The country outfit Dusk plays into the wee hours at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave., starting at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday. No cover. Win big in Arlee at the weekly karaoke contest, with everything from Asia to Zeppelin in the book to choose to from. Stockman’s, 92580 U.S. 93, starting at 8 PM. Best singer wins 50 bux. Sing a happy tune at the Evaro Bar’s Friday night karaoke and you just might win a prize. Starts at 9 PM, free to sing. 17025 US Highway 93 North.
FRIDAYMAR27 Sustainable-food lovin’ folks should check out the Blue Sky Stewardship Inaugural party, where you can learn about the new nonprofit’s plans to create local food production projects. Montana Natural History Center, side entrance, 5-9 PM, with complimentary refreshments and music. RSVP appreciated at 3967706. Get a hit of cardiovascular exercise during Nia: The Joy of Movement, from 9-10 AM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. $12/$10 members. Call 541-7240. You’ll be in stitches at Yarns at the Library, the fiber-arts craft group that meets at the Missoula Public Library from noon-2 PM Fridays. Start the weekend early with the Line Dancing Group, which meets Fridays at 1 PM at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. Beginners welcome. $1.50.
Stormy weather. 36 Crazyfists plays Stage 112 Tue., March 31, with Nonpoint. 8 PM. 18-plus. $15.
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DJ Dubwise spins hot oldschool and new dance party traxx at Feruqis, 318 N. Higgins Ave., starting at 10 PM. Free. Grab a towel and some flippy floppies and make like it’s spring break at Foxxy Friday in the Badlander, where the Fox Den DJs roll in starting at 9 PM. No cover. Seattle’s Mother Crone gathers all ye metal mavens to her rawkin’ bosoms at the Palace (sorry, this metaphor got weird) along with Swamp Ritual and Arctodus. 9 PM. No cover. The planets shall align for Onward to the Cosmodrome, an evening of experimental tuneage with such wizards as Zebulon Kosted, Razorwhip, Johnson ‘n Saylor and False Teeth. 9 PM. $2/$4 for ages 18-20. Rub up on something sticky when LA progressive pysch-ers Moon Honey play the Real Lounge, corner of Front and Pattee, along with guitar heroes MASS FM and FUULS. 9 PM. $6. 18-plus. Spokane country outfit Ryan Larsen Band cracks the whip at the Sunrise Saloon, with tunes starting at 9 PM. No cover. John “Poncho” Dobson hosts open mic at Fergie’s Pub every Fri., where you’re bound to mingle with a mix of resort celebs, odd lo-
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sweet clarinet If you’re a jazz aficionado, perhaps you were alarmed by a recent result from Nielsen’s 2014 ratings that indicated that jazz is the least-consumed music in the U.S., tying with classical. The numbers, admittedly, are a little bit of a bummer; BusinessWHAT: Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival WHERE: Dennison Theatre WHEN: Thu., March 26 and Fri., March 27, at 7:30 PM nightly HOW MUCH: $18/$30 both nights, with discounts for students and seniors MORE INFO: umt.edu/events
Week reports that jazz makes up just 2 percent of new albums sold in the U.S. But, looking beyond the headlines, there’s more than one way to examine a genre’s popularity; and given the amount of places to see live jazz performers, hear it on radio shows and dig through archival vinyl, it’s clear that jazz is enduring. Take the annual Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival hosted by the University of Montana. The legendary clarinetist lent his name to the festival in 2000, after spending years visiting the Flathead and Missoula areas for clinics and concerts cals and dizzy soakers. You never know who’ll show up and play. It could be you. Starts at 3 PM. 213 Main Street in Hot Springs. Sign up ahead at 406-721-2416 or just show up. The Idle Ranch Hands do the thinkin’, you do the drinkin’ at the Union Club. Tunes start at 9:30 PM. No cover. Missoula’s own Locksaw Cartel smuggles into the Top Hat for righteous tuneage, along with John Adam Smith Band. 10 PM. $5.
SATURDAYMAR28 Christmas has been hogging all the crafty fun, and so the inaugural Zoo City Craft Fair presents nifty local artists and handmade items at Washington Middle School, 215 S. Sixth St., 10 AM-3 PM. Get a hit of cardiovascular exercise during Nia: The Joy of Movement, from 9-10 AM at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. $12/$10 members. Call 541-7240. Get musical while finding your flow when Brian Baty leads a live music Vinyasa yoga class, which features music by Nathan Zavalney, every Sat. from 9:30– 10:45 AM at Inner Harmony Yoga, 214 E. Main St. Ste. B. $10/$8 students drop-in. Visit yogainmissoula.com.
and developing ties with local jazz bandleaders. DeFranco attended the festival yearly until 2013, when his health began to fail. This year, the festival honors his memory, since he passed away on Christmas Eve last year at the age of 91. The festival’s highlighted guest is clarinetist Eddie Daniels, who, I feel Eddie Daniels compelled to tell you, has a wonderful Tom Selleck-esque vibe going on. Daniels got his start as a saxophonist for the Mel Lewis Orchestra, but in the 1980s, he retooled his career to specialize in jazz clarinet. Clarinet can be a persnickety instrument, but reviewers say he “woos the ear” with his mellow, throaty tone. Hear the magic for yourself when Daniels plays at the Dennison Theatre on Friday night only, along with special guests and UM jazz bands. —Kate Whittle
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. 10-April 25. 10 AM-2 PM. Visit facebook.com/mslawinterpublicmarket. Your bedtime tales of collegeage debauchery fall a little short of the mark. Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like storytelling, finger plays, flannel-board pictograms and more at 11 AM on Sat. and 2 PM on Sun. at the Missoula Public Library. Free. Call 721BOOK. Be-leaf me when I tell ya the MUD Tree Pruning Workshop promises to impart all sorts of clipper-related wisdom, with hands-on pruning at the Orchard Gardens, 210 N. Grove St. 1-4 PM. $20/$10 for MUD members. Visit mudproject.org to reserve a spot. Kate Davis with Raptors of the Rockies program brings in some of her avian buddies for the Raptors and Art class, where you can sketch the live birds or make monotype prints. Missoula Art Museum, 1-3:30 PM. $30/$28 for members. Visit missoulaartmuseum.org or call 728-0447. Barnes & Noble hosts a reading with Megan Kruse and her new book, Call Me Home, about western life, tense family drama and queer identities. 2 PM. Free.
nightlife Celebrate fraternal spirit when Frederico Brothers deliver the country and folky stuff at Draught Works, 6-8 PM. No cover. Aran Buzzas brings his folkytonkin’ wares to Lolo Peak Brewing, 6-8 PM. No cover. Cut loose with the Wild Coyote Band, playing a country-fried dance party at the American Legion Hall, 825 Ronan St. (near Mount and Russell) every third Saturday of the month from 7-11 PM, except for February and March, where they’ll play on the fourth Saturdays. $7. The March edition of the snazzy DalyJazz evening presents the touring Paul McKee Quartet dishing up the stuff starting at 7 PM. $25, includes refreshments. RSVP to dalyjazz@gmail.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, Wed., March 25–Sat., March 28 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 29 at
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[calendar] 6:30 PM, plus 2 PM matinees on weekends. $15–$20, tickets available at the MCT box office, MCTinc.org and 728-7529. Spice up your Saturday with the Tango Missoula dance night outside the Red Bird at Florence Hotel, 7:30-11 PM. No experience or partner necessary. Free. The country outfit Dusk plays into the wee hours at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave., starting at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday. No cover. Seattle’s orchestral pop outfit Hey Marseilles says if it ain’t baroque, don’t fix it. Check ‘em out at Stage 112 with special guests at 9 PM. $12/$11 in advance. Serious Sam Barrett and James the Fang (who you’ll recall from Pine Hill Haints) get all folked up at the VFW, along with Joey Running Crane and the Dirty Birds, Uplanders and Whiskey Hooves. 8 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-plus. (See Music.) Absolutely DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo deliver the primo Saturday nite party at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM. Two-fer-one Absolut vodka drinks until midnight. No cover. DJ Dubwise spins hot oldschool and new dance party traxx at Feruqis, 318 N. Higgins Ave., starting at 10 PM. Free. The Jack Saloon and Grill (formerly the venerated Lumberjack) presents live music on Saturdays.
7000 Graves Creek Road. 9 PM. Spokane country outfit Ryan Larsen Band cracks the whip at the Sunrise Saloon, with tunes starting at 9 PM. No cover. Boogie down with cool cats at the March edition of Queer Party down in the Palace, where the LGBTQ community are getting their spring break on with tunes from DJs Tygerlily, Chad Dabox, M.R. Wizard and more. 9 PM. No cover. For some classic rockin’ times, check out the Tomcats, kicking things off at 9:30 PM at the Dark Horse. No cover. Guerrilla Radio busts out the Rage Against the Machine tribute show you’ve been itchin’ for, with guests Cain and Fable, at the Top Hat. 10 PM. No cover.
SUNDAYMAR29 Northfork Crossing serves up a bluegrassy treat to accompany your Sunday Funday at Great Burn Brewing, 2230 McDonald Ave, behind Jaker’s. Music from 5-7 PM. No cover. Your bedtime tales of collegeage debauchery fall a little short of the mark. Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like storytelling, finger plays, flannel-board pictograms and more at 11 AM on Sat. and 2 PM on Sun. at the Mis-
soula Public Library. Free. Call 721BOOK. Kick out the jams down the ‘Root at the dining room of the Sapphire Lutheran Homes, corner of 10th and River streets. Players of all levels are invited to bring their acoustic instrument, or just sit a spell and listen. 2-4 PM. Call John at 381-2483. Free.
nightlife Singer-songwriter gal Kayla Hutchin gets the weekend started early at Draught Works, 5-7 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, 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. Open mic at Lolo Hot Springs’ Bear Cave Bar and Grill offers scintillating prizes like cabin stays, bar tabs and hot springs passes, plus drink specials, starting at 7 PM. Call 406-273-2297 to sign up. No cover. 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. Drag City dude Sir Richard Bishop, who you may recall from Sun City Girls, plays a solo set at the VFW, along with Robert Millis, Bryan Ramirez and Ancient Forest. 8 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-20.
MONDAYMAR30 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. The Spring Break Art Camp: 3D Magic kicks off today, and ages 7-11 can join the fun, with options for morning, full day and afternoon sessions at Missoula Public Library through the week. $75-$150. Visit missoulaartmuseum.org to learn more and sign up. Ages 6-10 can explore the marvelous phenomenon of windy Missoula days through a week of field trips and creations like music makers, kites, weather mapping and pinwheels. ZACC, 10 AM-4 PM through April 3. $165/$150 for members. Visit zootownarts.org/spring. Relax and realign with Yoga for Wellness, a gentle class led by Rasa O’Neill, with an emphasis
A little bit corny. Divers plays the VFW Thu., March 26, along with Buddy Jackson and guests. 9 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-20.
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on mindfulness. Beginners are welcome, but previous experience is helpful. Meets at the Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave., Mondays from noon-1 PM. $45 for six classes, or $10 drop-in. Call 721-0033 or visit redwillowlearning.org. Brush up on your skillz with the Bridge Group for beginners/those in need of a refresher course. Missoula Senior Center, Mondays at 1 PM. $1.25. 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, 3:30-5:30 PM, through June 8. $12/$10 for members a day. Visit zootownarts.org/youngartists. The Shuffles Dance Studio hosts tap classes for all ages and levels, Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 PM. 500 N. Higgins Ave. Call 210-8792 to set up a time and routine that’s best for you, or just drop in any day to observe a class. $60 for four classes.
nightlife Local Deadheads have got you covered when the Top Hat presents Raising the Dead, a curated broadcast of two hours of Jerry Garcia and co. from 5 to 7 PM. Free, all ages. Ease pain, increase energy and improve flexibility with Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
[calendar] lessons, at the Learning Center at Red Willow, Mondays from 6-7 PM until March 30. $30 for three-week course. 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. The Adventure in Exploring Acrylics class with Kevin imparts the method of painting right out of the tube and onto the canvas, no persnickety pre-sketching or drawing. Meets at the ZACC Mondays from 6-8 PM through April 27. $325/$300 for members. Check out zootownarts.org/kevin.acrylic. 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. Bingo at the VFW: the easiest way to make rent since keno. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $12 buy-in. Won’t it just be divine when Sean Michael Devine plays alternative country and folk at Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 710 PM. No cover. Get mindful at Be Here Now, a mindfulness meditation group that meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:45 PM at the Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks St. Open to all religions and levels of practice. Free, but donations appreciated. Visit openway.org. 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. Prance like a spring chicken at the Lolo Square Dance Center’s Easter dance, featuring a cake and pie walk. 9555 Highway 12. 8 PM. Call 529-8633 to learn more. Singer-songwriter fella Joe Pug lays down the feelings at the Top Hat, along with Field Report. Doors at 8 PM. $12/$10 in advance. Rock the mic when DJ Super Steve rocks the karaoke with the hottest Kamikaze tuneage this side of the hemisphere at the Dark Horse. Are you brave enough to let the computer pick your songs? 9 PM. Free. 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
Tuesdays at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com ahead of time to sign up. (Trivia answer: 1982.)
WEDNESDAYAPR01 The Throwing In the Towel handwoven art exhibit goes on display starting today at the Buttercup Market, 1221 Helen Ave., open daily. Proceeds benefit the Northern Plains Resource Council.
Tub thumping. Joe Pug plays the Top Hat Mon., March 30, along with Field Report. 8 PM. $12/$20 in advance.
those neurons sparking, here’s a question: What year was the bacterium that causes Lyme disease identified and named? 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.
TUESDAYMAR31 Spice up your footwork with the all-levels Salsa I course, focusing on partnered dancing and following along with salsa and merengue rhythms. Downtown Dance Collective, Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 PM, through May 5. Registration is required, and sign-up ends after the second week of class. $60/$48 for members. Visit ddcmontana.com. You’ll be seeing stars at Bingo on Broadway, with cash prizes, $3 Sam Adams pints and food specials. Broadway Inn, 1609 W. Broadway St. 8 PM. $6 buy-in. The ongoing Weekly Sit Meditation invites folks who’ve already dabbled in meditation to a weekly lunch hour class to help de-stress and re-engage. Learning Center at Red Willow, Thursdays from noon1 PM. $35 for four classes, or $10 drop-in. Visit redwillowlearning.org. Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters takes the “eek out of public speaking” with weekly meetings at the Florence Building, noon-1 PM, on the second floor. Free to attend. Check out shootinthebull.info to learn more. The Shuffles Dance Studio hosts tap classes for all ages and
levels, Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 PM. 500 N. Higgins Ave. Call 210-8792 to set up a time and routine that’s best for you, or just drop in any day to observe a class. $60 for four classes.
nightlife The ongoing, uninstructed Open Figure Drawing invites adults to pop in to the Missoula Art Museum for the chance to observe and sketch a live model. 5:30-7:30 PM, $7/$5 for members. Some art supplies available. Visit missoulaartmuseum.org. It’s always a glutenous good time when Wheat Montana, out on the corner of Third and Reserve, presents Black Mountain Boys Bluegrass from 5:30-8 PM. Free. Call 327-0900.
sons, featuring styles including the waltz, cha cha, swing and more. Hamilton Senior Center, Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM, and Wednesdays at a TBA location. Bring a partner on Tuesdays, but the group is open on Wednesdays. Call 3811392 for more info. $5. Throw that rawwwk fist when Nonpoint and 36 Crazyfists make loud growly noises at Stage 112. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. 18-plus. $15. Impress your friends! Crush your enemies! Or at least strum a guitar tunefully, same diff, at Stage 112’s Open Mic. 9 PM. No cover. Mike Avery hosts the SingerSongwriter Showcase, now on
The Reflective Morning Movement series continues, meeting every Wednesday morning in April at the Downtown Dance Collective for a contemplative exploration of dance and motion. Doors at 7 AM. $5 donation suggested. Visit the “Reflective Morning Movement” page on Facebook to learn more. Nobody’s too out-of-shape for yoga, and find out how at the beginner-level Yoga for Round Bodies, a gentle course with Leslie. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 PM, from March 25 to May 13. $80 for eight-week course. Doctor’s release required. Visit redwillowlearning.org or call 721-0033. The Shuffles Dance Studio hosts tap classes for all ages and levels, Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 PM. 500 N. Higgins Ave. Call 210-8792 to set up a time and routine that’s best for you, or just drop in any day to observe a class. $60 for four classes. Phish heads, phish heads, roly poly phish heads get together for Sharin’ In The Groove, a screening of live Phish shows with audio and video at the Top Hat.
Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, from 6 to 8 PM. All ages. Kerry Maier and Kate Chapin facilitate The Beauty of Imperfection: A Women’s Support Group, which invites gals to reconsider the un-ending quest for perfection and find self-acceptance. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets 6-8:30 PM on Tuesdays, March 30-April 21. $145 for six-week course. Visit redwillowlearning.org. 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. Two-step the mid-week blues away at the Country Dance Les-
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[calendar] Every Wednesday at 4:30 PM, which as we all know, is just 10 minutes after 4:20. No cover.
drop in any day to observe a class. $60 for four classes. Yoga newbies can get hip to a gentle, mindful practice with Easy Yoga for Beginners, led by Harriet Alterowitz and Marina Zaleski, including basic poses and breath work. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets Thursdays from 4-5:15 PM. $45 for six weeks, or $10 drop in.
nightlife Dena Saedi presents the Yoga for Chronic Pain class at the Learning Center at Red Willow, which uses gentle stretches, meditation and breath work geared toward easing conditions like chronic back pain, fibromyalgia and arthritis. Wednesdays from 5-6 PM. Prerequisite one-on-one screening with Dena required. To schedule an appointment, call 406-721-0033. The Fort Missoula Annual Meeting features a mashing dinner, award ceremony and chatting with Mr. and Mrs. Missoula. Holiday Inn Downtown, with doors at 5:30 PM. $25 includes dinner. Reservation deadline is March 27. Call 728-3476, ext. 1. Let your little ones sing their hearts out at the new Missoula Kid’s Choir for ages 813, directed by Joshua Farmer and Caleb Van Gelder. Meets at Sussex School on Wednesdays, until May 20, with rehearsal from 6-7:30 PM, and performance at the Top Hat’s Family Friendly Friday on May 15. $225. Email missoulakidschoir@gmail.com to learn more. Rediscover “the magic which makes you legendary in your own mind” via the assistance of Mexican food and beer when “Poncho” Dobson hosts the Live and Loco open mic at the Symes Hotel, Wednesdays from 6-9:30 PM. Call 741-2361 to book a slot, or just come hang out and party. Free. Envision a more graceful, calm self before taking the T’ai Chi Chuan class with Michael Norvelle. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets on the First Wednesday of every month from 6:30— 7:30 PM. $40 for six weeks/$9 drop-in. B-29, you’re doing fine, I-30, dirty gertie, N-31, get up and run, G-32, buckle my shoe, O-33, come in for tea. What’s that spell? Yell it with me: BINGO! Every week at the Lucky Strike bar, 1515 Dearborn Ave. Runs 6:30-9:30 PM, followed by karaoke with whiskey specials. (Bingo Lingo not necessarily included.) Win $50 off your bar tab by using your giant egg to answer trivia questions at Brains on Broadway Trivia Night at the Broadway Sports Bar and Grill, 1609 W. Broadway Ave. 7 PM, plus specials on wings, pizza and pitchers. Sip a giggle water and get zozzled, baby, with the Top Hat’s weekly Jazz Night, featuring a rotating lineup of local jazz enthusiasts. 7 PM. Free, all ages. 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). April 1 features the Meg Ryan flick French Kiss. Grand ideas are welcome but hemlock tea is frowned upon at the Socrates Cafe, an informal meeting to discuss philosophy using the Socratic method. Missoula Public
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Hatters gonna hat. Sir Richard Bishop plays the VFW Sun., March 29, along with Robert Millis, Bryan Ramirez and Ancient Forest. 8 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-20.
Library, the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM. Two-step the mid-week blues away at the Country Dance Lessons, featuring styles including the waltz, cha cha, swing and more. Hamilton Senior Center, Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM, and Wednesdays at a TBA location. Bring a partner on Tuesdays, but the group is open on Wednesdays. Call 3811392 for more info. $5. Show ‘em mad skillz when Mad Dawg Karaoke gets rolling at the Sunrise Saloon, starting at 8 PM. No cover. Show your Press Box buddies you know more than sports and compete in Trivial Beersuit starting at 8:30 every Wednesday. $50 bar tab for the winning team. 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. Reggae dude Yabba Griffiths spreads the good vibes while you feel the pudding-shot love at Feruqi’s, 318 N. Higgins Ave. 9 PM. $5.
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THURSDAYAPR02 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 on March 26 and April 2. Check out the “Missoula Community Radio” Facebook page for more deets. Release some stress during t’ai chi classes every Thursday at 10 AM at The Open Way Center, 702 Brooks St. $10 drop-in class. Visit openway.org. Chase those Wheaties with a dose of creativity at Art Start, a morning DIY series with projects laid out for you and your child ages 2 and up to work on. Meets at the ZACC the first Thursday of every month from 11 AM-1 PM. $6/$5 for members. Visit zootownarts.org/artstart. Ages 7-11 can traverse creative pathways at After-School Art Adventure with Janaina, where kids will create plaster casts to make a bigger sculpture. Meets at the Missoula Art Museum Thursdays, 3:455:15 PM, Feb. 26-April 9. $50/$45 for members. Visit missoulaartmuseum.org. Soon-to-be mommas can feel empowered, relaxed and nurtured during a prenatal yoga class, this and every Thursday at the Open Way Center, 702 Brooks Ave., at 4 PM. $11/$10 with card. Drop-ins welcome. Call 360-1521. The Shuffles Dance Studio hosts tap classes for all ages and levels, Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 PM. 500 N. Higgins Ave. Call 210-8792 to set up a time and routine that’s best for you, or just
Mary Place and Blue Moon heat up the afternoon with jazz at the Union Club every Thursday from 5:30-8 PM. Free. Singer-songwriter Kristi Neumann sings for her supper while you sip yours at Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. No cover. 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. Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place, plus specials on beer. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Denver’s dramatic The Raven and The Writing Desk helps kick off KBGA’s April residency at the VFW, along with Seattle’s HeartWarmer and our own Sunraiser and Catamount. Doors at 8 PM. $5. 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. Hone your performance skills at the Broadway Inn’s open mic night, with singing and prizes at 9 PM. Includes $3 Big Sky beer special. 1609 W. Broadway St. No cover. Bottoms up at the Drop Culture Dance Party, featuring hot beats, drink special aplenty and attractive local singles in your area. Monk’s Bar. 9 PM. 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. Local smart alecs are doing it for the lulz at John Howard’s Homegrown Stand-Up Comedy at the Union Club. Sign up by 9:30 PM to perform; things usually start around 10. Free. Two-step all nite or just fake it till you make it when Cash For Junkers plays western swing and honky tonk at the Top Hat. 9:30 PM. No cover. Let’s get snazzy. 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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hose Missoulians on Bicyles are at it again, for the 30th year in a row, with the Annual Potomac Awful Burger Ride. MOBI is a nonprofit organization established to promote cycling in western Montana, for those of you who are unfamiliar. Even though the ride's cornerstone, the Awful Burger is gone, the name stuck because let’s face it, there is something intriguing about naming a food item awful. I'm not quite sure why, but I want, possibly need, to eat it. The burger, which was a half-pound beast of a beef patty smothered in ham and cheese, is unfortunately no longer offered at Cully's Bar and Grill where weary riders belly up to re-fuel during the 55-mile ride along beautiful Highway 200. Lunch at Cully’s is still the halfway point during the ride, and you gotta love
that the MOBI folks pretty much always plan their group rides around food. Either way you get to enjoy some time with fellow cyclists on one of the most beautiful roads around Missoula, surrounded by lakes and rivers, with a pretty good chance of seeing some mountain goats along the way. —Kellen Beck Join the MOBI folks for the 30th Annual Potomac Awful Burger Ride. Sat., March 28 11 AM–4 PM starting at Missoula’s Eastgate Center, with the option of also meeting up at Milltown Pump at 11 AM. Call John Crull at 543-3230 for more information.
photo by Cathrine L. Walters
THURSDAY MARCH 26
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1
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.
Raise a glass to hard-working folks at the Community uNite benefit for Montana Trail Crew, a nonprofit that works to maintain hiking trails in the Missoula area. Kettlehouse Northside, 5-8 PM.
SATURDAY MARCH 28 You’ll be bright eyed and bushy tailed after Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club Runs, which start at 8 AM every Saturday at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Grab breakfast with other participants afterward. Free to run. Visit runwildmissoula.org.
SUNDAY MARCH 29 Those quads will be singing after the 54-mile trip to the River Edge in Alberton with MOBI, which meets at the Wye Travel Plaza at 11 AM and heads to Alberton for lunch via the Nine Mile Ranger Station. Call Sally or Alden for info at 542-1966.
THURSDAY APRIL 2 The What’s That Bird workshop helps you bone up on our feathery friends with classes on Thursday evenings, April 2–23, from 7–9:30 PM in the FWP Regional Office, 3201 Spurgin Road. $35. Sign up in advance by calling Larry at 549-5632 or emailing him at bwsgenea@gmail.com. The miniNaturalists Pre-K Program is aces for outdoorsy learning for ye childrens. The Montana Natural History Center. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. Visit montananaturalist.org. calendar@missoulanews.com
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We’re now offering walk-in STD testing at our clinic Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 am-10 am & 1 pm-3 pm No Appointment Needed! Cash only. (We'll provide you with the superbill to send your insurance company.)
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Drinking beer for a good cause can’t possibly be a bad thing. I personally do it for no cause—or for my own personal well being, if that's how you want to look at it—far more often than I would like to admit. So go support those hard working, selfless individuals who dedicate their summers to ensuring that Montana’s trail systems are maintained and accessible for years to come at Kettlehouse’s PintNight fundraising event, where a portion of the proceeds from every pint purchased between 5-8 PM goes to supporting the Montana Trail Crew. Montana Trail Crew is a nonprofit organization that operates on the premise that we leave the trail in better condition than we found it in. It provides volunteer opportunities for the community to participate in the huge responsibility of maintaining trails in Montana, a task that, sadly, is grossly underfunded on the federal level. MTC is also heavily involved in the celebration of trail running, and they aim to make running and maintenance a symbiotic relationship, where trail work is a fundamental part of trail running. So raise your pints to those volunteers who are giving back to the trails they love and
photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service
benefiting the rest of us who might just enjoy those trails in a slower, less athletic way. —Kellen Beck The Community uNite benefit for the Montana Trail Crew is Wed., April 1, at the Kettlehouse Northside, 5-8 PM. For more information contact sarah@kettlehouse.com or call 728-1660.
[AGENDA LISTINGS] THURSDAY MARCH 26
SUNDAY MARCH 29
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.
Big Sky Mind presents “Extraordinary Freedom,” a one-day Buddhist meditation retreat led by teacher Dana Marsh, who was ordained by Anam Thubten Rinpoche in 2007. Now meeting at the Solstice Building, 1535 Liberty Lane, Ste. 116A, from 9 AM-3 PM. $25-$50 suggested donation. Register at info@tibetanlanguage.org or call 961-5131.
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.
FRIDAY MARCH 27 Get the scoop on the CSKT water compact when Mary Stranahan, from Montana Water Stewards, presents an illuminating discussion at the YWCA Missoula, noon-1 PM. Feel free to bring a lunch. Folks with disabilities can get creative at Art Group, every second and fourth Friday of the month at Summit Independent from 2-4 PM. Call 728-1630. Mountain Home Montana hosts a screening of Gimme Shelter, about a pregnant teen who finds hope for the future at a shelter for homeless kids. Crystal Theater, 7:30 PM, with discussion after the movie. $10 suggested donation; proceeds support Mountain Home Mama’s Resource Center.
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.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 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.
THURSDAY APRIL 2 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 oselshen phenling@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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THE TAMING OF THE SPEW This guy I'm dating usually texts back when I text him. But sometimes, like last night, he doesn't write back. And I'm just texting stuff like "How was your night?"—not "OMG, I miss you." His not responding feels so disrespectful. I want to read him the riot act. — Deeply Upset Unfortunately, it's the rare man who has a mind-reading helmet, and even if this one does, there's a good chance it's in the back of his closet under a pile of socks containing semen specimens from the mid'90s. So yes, you actually do have to tell a man what you want. But choose your tone wisely. Reading a man the riot act is the right idea if you're just looking to vent and be done with him. Angrily attacking someone or even just criticizing them will set off their fight-or-flight system. Their brain dispatches a bunch of biochemical messengers to alert the internal palace guard that they're under attack. This, in turn, shuts down the systems that aren't necessary for escape or battle, such as their digestive system (yeah, whatever) and their intellect—as in, their ability to consider your point. Oops. To give this guy a chance to hear you and maybe even change his ways, turn to the wisdom of the world's first behavioral economist, Adam Smith. In his 1759 potboiler, "The Theory of Moral Sentiments," Smith notes that evoking someone's sympathy motivates them to want to ease the suffering of the person they're feeling sympathy for. In other words, instead of attacking the guy, simply let him know how hurt you feel when you text him and get only the cold glare of the blank screen in response—the equivalent of his replying to some question you ask him at a party by diving over the porch railing into an embankment. Unless he has an ashtray or another small household object where his heart is supposed to be, chances are he'll feel bad that you're feeling bad and try to reassure you. Also, as I explain in "Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck," "technology makes a nearly instant response possible; it doesn't mandate it." But by calmly explaining that you'd really appreciate a response—at some point, even the next day—he can lay out what works for him, and the two of you can see whether it's possible to meet in the middle. By talking instead of raging, you'll be getting off to a very good start that transcends problem-
solving in the text messaging department. (If you can't tell a guy he's hurting your feelings, how can you tell him, "Slower—and a little to the right"?)
WAIT MANAGEMENT I was crazy about this guy I started dating, but he got complacent, so I ended it. I started seeing someone else, which led my ex to proclaim that he loves me and wants me back. I recently ended things with the other guy, largely because I still have strong feelings for my ex. My ex swears he'll break up with his current girlfriend but seems in no hurry to do it. How long should I wait in the wings for him? —Clock-watching How long should you wait? Well, that depends on whether you're hoping to go on your first date with him in a flying car. Relationships are "built on trust," not rust—forming on you while you "wait in the wings" for a guy who's under no pressure to speed up the timetable on having the uncomfortable breakup conversation with his current girlfriend. Another explanation for his dawdling may be the "mere ownership effect," a behavioral economics term describing our tendency to irrationally overvalue and cling to something simply because it's already in our possession. Consumer behavior researcher Sara Loughran Dommer finds that this ownership effect is even stronger when there's an "ego threat" involved, like, oh, when your ex's thoughts of you also bring up thoughts of you dumping him (even if he did deserve it for sleeping on the job). However, the behavioral science cookie jar has something for you, too— "reactance," our fear of missing out on an opportunity, the principle behind "Limited-time offer!" To chip away at his current complacency, give him a two-week "grace period" to straighten things out. Allowing him some time suggests that you have strong feelings for him. Making it a limited time suggests that you have strong feelings for yourself (self-respect and, out of that, boundaries). Good things can come to those who wait—just not so long that the movies playing on date night are Bruce Willis in "Die Hard With a Pacemaker" and Jackie Chan in "Kung Fu From a Walker."
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[C2] Missoula Independent • March 26-April 2, 2015
Administrative Assistant Seeking an Administrative Assistant for detailed office work, including freight billing, inputting incoming bills of lading into iSeries (AS400) program, auditing delivery receipts, responding to incoming phone calls, receiving pick-up requests, tracking shipments, dispatching drivers. Will complete AR invoicing of customers, tracking receivables and
following up for payment. Responsible for electronic scanning of drivers’ records and bills of lading. Will contact consignees to arrange delivery appointments and reconcile freight and delivery receipts. Required qualifications include superior communication and phone skills, ability to follow through and solve problems. Must be computer literate with iSeries / AS400; Google Docs a plus. Requires strong computer skills, along with high end organizational and typing skills; 10-Key
ON-CALL (3) FT position providing support to staff that provide services to Adults w/disabilities. Supervisory exp preferred $10.50- $10.75/hr. Closes: 3/3/15, 5p. (1) W: 7p-11p, Th & F: 3p-11p, Sa: 10a-10p. (2) Su: 10-10p, M & Tu: 3p-11p, W: 3p-7p. (3) Overnight shift available. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p.
CASE MANAGER- LIBBY FT position providing targeted case management/ coordinating support services to persons age 16 or older w/developmental disabilities in Libby, MT. Minimum requirements: BA in Human Services and 1 year exp w/individuals with disabilities. M-F: 8a-5p. $15.50/hr. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p.
COUNSELOR FT position providing psychosexual assessments, individual and group counseling, and participation in treatment team meetings for 25 individuals with developmental disabilities that also have sexual problems or offending behaviors. Must have 3 years of counseling experience working with people with a developmental disability and/or sexual problems or offending behaviors, at least an MA in counseling or a MSW degree and be able to bill Medicaid. Montana license eligibility is preferred but not required. The agency will provide specialized training with Dr. Gerry Blasingame. M-F: 8a5p.$36,000 to $50,000 annually, depending on experience. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p.
JOB COACH/CREW SUPERVISOR FLOAT FT Position providing supervision of employee crews and job coaching to individuals with disabilities. Varied days and Hours. $10.05- $10.30/hr. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p.
proficiency is a plus. This position with North Park Transportation, is in a demanding environment which requires an unusual amount of multi-tasking abilities. Will work approximately 25 hours per week. Pay depends on experience. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115600 Home Resource seeks self-motivated, hardworking employee to join our deconstruction crew working in all phases of residential and commercial demolition. Competitive wages/benefits. For more information or to apply visit www.homeresource.org. Insulation Laborer ASAP Seeking a temporary (12 month) employee for an insulation position ASAP. $10/hr, starting as soon as we find the right candidate! Seeking someone with or without experience in insulation and also someone who has no problem passing a drug screen. MUST HAVE A VALID DL AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115508 Part time front desk position available. Looking for an organized, enthusiastic individual with computer skills. Please drop off your cover letter and resume to 307 N. Higgins or email to blaqueowltattoo@ gmail.com by April 5th. Primary Childcare Provider Infant Center looking for full time Primary Caregiver to work with children ages six weeks through three years. Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. -18 years of age -Two years experience in early childhood program such as a day care center, a family or group day care, home, Headstart, Early Headstart or another recognized preschool program. AND/OR -A bachelor of arts or an associate degree in education or related field -Have or be able to quickly obtain Infant CPR/First Aide Training - Have immunizations Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115609
SHIFT SUPERVISOR FT Position supporting persons with disabilities in a residential setting. $9.80 -$10.00/hr. (1)Su: 8:30a- 5p, M- W: 2p-12:30a. Closes: 3/24/15, 5p. (2) Th: 2pm-9pm, F: 3pm-8pm, Sa: 9am- 7pm, Su: 10a-8p, M: 3p-11p. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Supporting Persons with Disabilities in Enhancing their Quality of Life. Evenings, Overnights & Weekend hours available. $9.20-$10.40/hr.
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Pro Shop Worker A local golfp course is hiring a Pro Shop Worker to take tee times, start golfers off the tee-box, regulate course rules, operate a till, organize displays and retail sales. Applicant must be available for some weekends, weekday evenings and mornings and have golf experience (either personal or professional). Retail experience and the ability to operate computers and POS is preferred. Pay is hourly depending on experience. Benefits include a clothing allowance, an employee meal plan and complimentary golf, carts and range. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115288 Retail Sales Clerk Retail Sales Clerk Needed to Sell Leather Goods and Footwear at 43 year old established Downtown Missoula Store. Days and Hours Needed: Saturdays (10:00 - 7:00), Sundays (11:00 - 5:00) and some Weekdays (10:00 - 7:00). Daily and Monthly Sales Bonuses. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115662
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SUPERVISOR-FT Position supporting persons with disabilities in a residential setting. $9.80 $10.00/hr. Thursday: 2pm-9pm, Friday: 3pm-8pm, Saturday: 9am- 7pm, Sunday: 10a-8p, Monday: 3p-11p. Closes: 3/31/15, 5p. Excellent Benefits: Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Generous amounts of Paid Time Off, 403(b) Retirement, Flex Spending, EAP etc. Must Have: Valid Mt driver license, No history of neglect, abuse or exploitation. “All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status”. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10115629 Start your humanitarian career! Change the lives of others while creating a sustainable future. 1, 6, 9, 18 month programs available. Apply today! 269-591-0518 info@oneworldcenter.org
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Novelist L. Frank Baum created the make-believe realm known as Oz. Lewis Carroll conjured up Wonderland and C. S. Lewis invented Narnia. Now you are primed to dream up your own fantasy land and live there full-time, forever protected from the confusion and malaise of the profane world. Have fun in your imaginary utopia, Cancerian! APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It's true that now would be a good time to give extra attention to cultivating vivid visions of your perfect life. But I wouldn't recommend that you live there full-time.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the spring of 1754, Benjamin Franklin visited friends in Maryland. While out riding horses, they spied a small tornado whirling through a meadow. Although Franklin had written about this weather phenomenon, he had never seen it. With boyish curiosity, he sped toward it. At one point, he caught up to it and lashed it with his whip to see if it would dissipate. This is the kind of adventure I advise you to seek out, Gemini. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. I don't really believe you should endanger your safety by engaging in stunts like chasing tornadoes. But I do think that now is a favorable time to seek out daring exploits that quench your urge to learn.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you happen to be singing lead vocals in an Ozzy Osbourne cover band, and someone in the audience throws what you think is a toy rubber animal up on stage, DO NOT rambunctiously bite its head off to entertain everyone. It most likely won't be a toy, but rather an actual critter. APRIL FOOL! In fact, it's not likely you'll be fronting an Ozzy Osbourne cover band any time soon. But I hope you will avoid having to learn a lesson similar to the one that Ozzy did during a show back in 1982, when he bit into a real bat—a small flying mammal with webbed wings—thinking it was a toy. Don't make a mistake like that. What you think is fake or pretend may turn out to be authentic.
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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): The term "jumped the shark" often refers to a TV show that was once great but gradually grew stale, and then resorted to implausible plot twists in a desperate attempt to revive its creative verve. I'm a little worried that you may do the equivalent of jumping the shark in your own sphere. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I'm not at all worried that you'll jump the shark. It's true that you did go through a stagnant, meandering phase there for a short time. But you responded by getting fierce and fertile rather than stuck and contrived. Am I right? And now you're on the verge of breaking out in a surge of just-the-right-kind-of-craziness.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "The national anthem of Hell must be the old Frank Sinatra song 'I Did It My Way,'" declares Richard Wagner, author of the book Christianity for Dummies. "Selfish pride is Hell's most common trait," he adds. "Hell's inhabitants have a sense of satisfaction that they can at least say 'they've been true to themselves.'" Heed this warning, Leo. Tame your lust for self-expression. APRIL FOOL! I was making a little joke. The truth is not as simplistic as I implied. I actually think it's important for you to be able to declare "I did it my way" and "I've been true to myself." But for best results, do it in ways that aren't selfish, insensitive, or arrogant.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No matter what gender you are, it's an excellent time to get a gig as a stripper. Your instinct for removing your clothes in entertaining ways is at a peak. Even if you have never been trained in the art, I bet you'll have an instinctive knack. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I don't really think you should be a stripper. But I do recommend you experiment with a more metaphorical version of that art. For instance, you could expose hidden agendas that are causing distortions and confusion. You could peel away the layers of deception and propaganda that hide the naked facts and the beautiful truth.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Give yourself obsessively to your most intimate relationships. Don't bother cleaning your house. Call in sick to your job. Ignore all your nagging little errands. Now is a time for one task only: paying maximum attention to those you care about most. Heal any rifts between you. Work harder to give them what they need. Listen to them with more empathy than ever before. APRIL FOOL! I went a bit overboard there. It's true that you're in a phase when big rewards can come from cultivating and enhancing togetherness. But if you want to serve your best relationships, you must also take very good care of yourself.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It's after midnight. You're half-wasted, cruising around town looking for wicked fun. You stumble upon a warehouse laboratory where zombie bankers and military scientists are creating genetically engineered monsters from the DNA of scorpions, Venus flytraps, and Monsanto executives. You try to get everyone in a party mood, but all they want to do is extract your DNA and add it to the monster. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said was a lie. I doubt you'll encounter any scenario that extreme. But you are at risk for falling into weird situations that could compromise your mental hygiene. To minimize that possibility, make sure that the wicked fun you pursue is healthy, sane wicked fun.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you were a ladybug beetle, you might be ready and eager to have sex for nine hours straight. If you were a pig, you'd be capable of enjoying 30-minute orgasms. If you were a dolphin, you'd seek out erotic encounters not just with other dolphins of both genders, but also with turtles, seals, and sharks. Since you are merely human, however, your urges will probably be milder and more containable. APRIL FOOL! In truth, Sagittarius, I'm not so sure your urges will be milder and more containable.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "The past is not only another country where they do things differently," says writer Theodore Dalrymple, "but also where one was oneself a different person." With this as your theme, Capricorn, I invite you to spend a lot of time visiting the Old You in the Old World. Immerse yourself in that person and that place. Get lost there. And don't come back until you've relived at least a thousand memories. APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating. While it is a good time to get reacquainted with the old days and old ways, I don't recommend that you get utterly consumed by the past.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some Aquarian readers have been complaining. They want me to use more celebrity references in my horoscopes. They demand fewer metaphors drawn from literature, art, and science, and more metaphors rooted in gossipy events reported on by tabloids. "Tell me how Kanye West's recent travails relate to my personal destiny," wrote one Aquarius. So here's a sop to you kvetchers: The current planetary omens say it's in your interest to be more like Taylor Swift and less like Miley Cyrus. Be peppy, shimmery, and breezy, not earthy, salty, and raucous. APRIL FOOL! In truth, I wouldn't write about celebrities' antics if you paid me. Besides, for the time being, Miley Cyrus is a better role model for you than Taylor Swift.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Annie Edson Taylor needed money. She was 63 years old, and didn't have any savings. She came up with a plan: to be the first person to tuck herself inside a barrel and ride over Niagara Falls. (This was back in 1901.) She reasoned that her stunt would make her wealthy as she toured the country speaking about it. I recommend that you consider out-of-the-box ideas like hers, Pisces. It's an excellent time to get extra creative in your approach to raising revenue. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It's true that now is a favorable time to be imaginative about your financial life. But don't try outlandish escapades like hers.
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PUBLIC NOTICES MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-1546 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ELVA M. GREIL, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Robert S. Greil has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Robert S. Greil, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Dan G. Cederberg, PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 17th day of March, 2015. CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269
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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, Co-Personal 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 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 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. 1 Probate No. DP-15-52 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. SUTTON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be certified mail, return receipt requested, to Mary Ellen O’Donnell, c/o Worden Thane P.C., PO Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of March, 2015. /s/ Mary Ellen O’Donnell, Personal Representative WORDEN THANE PC Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Patrick Dougherty MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-15-47 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KELLY K. BULLOCK, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ronald D. Bullock has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Christian, Samson & Jones, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 310 West Spruce, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 9th day of March, 2015. /s/ Ronald D. Bullock, Personal Representative of the Estate of Kelly K. Bullock /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Attorney for Personal Representative
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-15-35 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-15-50 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD L. ANDERSON, 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 JUDITH ESTA ANDERSON and KENT K. ANDERSON, the Co-Personal Representatives, 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. I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State o Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 18th day of March, 2015. /s/ Judith Esta Anderson, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Kent K. Anderson, Co-Personal Representative WORDEN THANE PC Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives By: /s/ William E. McCarthy 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 successor by merger to Mountain West Bank, N.A. (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: Kevin E. Leittl, Douglas R. Wasileski, and Jerry Gordon
[C6] Missoula Independent • March 26-April 2, 2015
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 onequarter 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-ofway 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 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 Of-
MNAXLP fice 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 possession 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 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 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
PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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 01/26/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200702634, Bk. 791, Pg. 655, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Mark W. Knight and Laura A. Knight, husband and wife was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Home123 Corporation was Beneficiary and First American Title Insurance Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Insurance Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust en-
cumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 55-B of Snider Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the Official recorded Plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 200807848, Bk. 816, Pg. 1024, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Deutsche Alt-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AR3. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 01/01/08 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of February 6, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $1,067,353.15. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $599,322.54, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on 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
MNAXLP cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7777.26264) 1002.97599-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/31/09, recorded as Instrument No. 200928024 Bk: 851 Pg: 474, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Paul E. Morrison, a married man as his sole and separate property was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 17 of Lakewood Estates Phase I, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because Section 9(a)(ii) The Property ceases to be the principal residence of a Borrower for reasons other than death and the property is not the principal residence of at least one other Borrower. Interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 01/11/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of February 3, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $320,989.34. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $278,925.84, 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# 7023.108632) 1002.267338File 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 June 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: LOT 13 AND THE EAST ONEHALF OF LOT 14 IN BLOCK 6 OF GLENWOOD PARK ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY,
MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 793 MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 306 Leslie A Largay and John F Largay, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated March 8, 2007 and recorded March 8, 2007 in Book 793, Page 307 under Document No. 200705492. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor in interest to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. 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 $1,591.03, beginning January 1, 2011, 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 25, 2014 is $209,707.47 principal, interest at the rate of 6.250% totaling $53,288.85, late charges in the amount of $261.90, escrow advances of $16,870.57, and other fees and expenses advanced of $7,973.28, plus accruing interest at the rate of $35.91 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 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 21, 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 21st 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 Citimortgage V Largay 42011.428 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on June 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: LOT 13 OF SPRING MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Josh Chesnut and Tanya Chesnut, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., a Montana Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated
missoulanews.com • March 26-April 2, 2015 [C7]
PUBLIC NOTICES September 12, 2008 and recorded September 19, 2008 in book 826, page 932 under Document No. 200821748. The beneficial interest is currently held by Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation. 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 $1,045.04, beginning September 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 January 31, 2015 is $190,387.06 principal, interest at the rate of 4.0% totaling $3,891.60, late charges in the amount of $687.82, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,384.96, plus accruing interest at the rate of $21.15 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. 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 21, 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 21st 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 Guild Vs. Chesnut 41291.874 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 in-
MNAXLP stallments 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. 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
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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 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 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
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REAL ESTATE dential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com
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, Pru-
11864 O’Keefe Creek. 5 bed, 3 bath on 20 acres. Daylight walkout lower level, decks & double garage. $389,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula. 239-8350 shannon@prudentialmissoula.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 2304 River Road. Fully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath 1940’s bungalow with large fenced yard, patio & deck. $209,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270 glasgow@montana.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
2304 River Road $209,000
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 Affordable & Adorable Northside 217 N 2nd St. W. $189,500. Home with some upgrades including kitchen floor, some newer windows, roof in 2003, water heater in 2008. Private back yard with a wonderful shed, and lovely front yard with a picket fence KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com
Fully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath 1940's with hardwood floors, archways & whirlpool tub. New insulation, electrical, plumbing, foundation, Low-E windows & 2 KW solar system. Large fenced yard, patio & deck. Lovely! MLS #20151377 For location and more info, view these and other properties at:
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Are your housing needs changing? We can help you explore your options. Clark Fork Realty. 512 E. Broadway. (406) 728-2621. www.clarkforkrealty.com Buying or selling homes? Let me help you Find Your Way Home. Please contact me David Loewenwarter, Realtor, Prudential MT Real Estate 406-241-3221 LOEWENWARTER.COM Farviews Home 404 Westview. Three bedroom, 2 bath home in the desirable Farviews neighborhood for $265,000! Solar panels, views, great home. KD 240-5227. porticorealestate.com
REAL ESTATE I’ll save you time and energy. Let me help you Find Your Way Home. I know Missoula and have lived here 30+ years. Please contact me David Loewenwarter, Realtor, Prudential MT Real Estate 406-241-3221 LOEWENWARTER.COM If you’ve been thinking of selling your home now is the time. The local inventory is relatively low and good houses are selling quickly. Please contact me David Loewenwarter, Realtor, Prudential MT Real Estate 406-241-3221 LOEWENWARTER.COM Interested in real estate? Successfully helping buyers and sellers. Please contact me David Loewenwarter, Realtor, Prudential MT Real Estate 406-241-3221 LOEWENWARTER.COM Natural Housebuilders and Terry Davenport Design, Inc. Building net zero energy custom homes using solar thermal and solar PV. 3690940 or 642-6863 www.naturalhousebuilder.net Orange Street Triplex 201 S Orange Street Triplex. $275,000. Location is awesome, near the river and downtown and river trails and bike trails and all sorts of conveniences. Two main floor units, one upper. Some hardwood floors and some upgrades and tons of character! KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com Put my experience and dedication to work for you. JAY GETZ, Prudential Montana Real Estate. (406) 214-4016 • 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
$159,710. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546.5816. annierealtor@gmail.com
Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.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
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
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 5465816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com
LAND 1 acre building lot with incredible views. Mullan Road West. $115,000. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 1625 Lot 12A Cote Lane. Level 1 acre with fantastic views. Mary
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 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
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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 • j a y. g e t z @ p r u m t . c o m • www.JayGetzMissoula.com WHO CARES? We do, in good times & bad... Auto; SR-22; Renters; Homeowners. JT Zinn Insurance. 406-549-8201. 321 SW Higgins. Find us on Facebook.
CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES Uptown Flats #303. Top floor unit looks out to the “M” and includes all the wonderful amenities that The Uptown Flats offers.
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Rose Park commercial building with attached rental. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com
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 17730 Wild Goose, Frenchtown. 4 bed, 2 bath on 1/2 acre by King Ranch Golf Course. Fire-
place, jetted tub & 2 car garage. $310,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home. $180,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.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
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5 Bdr, 3 Bath, Florence area home on 3.2 acres. $479,000. For more info call Mindy Palmer
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We are experts in the home lending process. Call Astrid Oliver, Loan Officer at Guild Mortgage Company. 1001 S Higgins Suite A2, Missoula. Office: 406-258-7522 or Cell: 406-550-3587
NEW CONSTRUCTION! 707 Parkview $395,000 MLS # 20146945
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.
14730 Six Mile $235,000 Historic 3 bed, 1.5 bath on 12.5 acres of wooded hillside and open meadow. Raspberries, apple, pear, plum, cherry trees & pond.
115 North Ave E $338,500 Classic 3 bed, 1.5 bath Craftsman bungalow in U District. Oak floors, built-ins, fireplace & leaded glass windows. Attic, unfinished basement & garage.
Homes 115 North Ave. E. U Area Classic Arts & Crafts Home .....................................................................................$338,500 2615 Arcadia Many upgrades including kitchen and bath. ..............................................................................$250,000 319/321 S 1st St W 4-plex Bernice's Neighborhood. River Views. ....................................................................$365,000 404 Westview So much house in a great 'hood! .............................................................................................$265,000 201 S Orange Triplex Great location, great rental ..........................................................................................$300,000 2311 Briggs Well-maintained 3 bed, 2 bath.....................................................................................................$229,900 1511 Van Buren Rattlesnake Charmer!...........................................................................................................$229,900 949 Discovery Gorgeous, Sweet, Tasteful 3 bed, 2 bath ..................................................................................$225,000 17730 Wild Goose Lane, Frenchtown One level living on golf course, lots of upgrades .................................$310,000
Homes With Land
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17430 Six Mile Country Charmer w/12.5 Acres ......................................................$235,000 406 Aspen View Rd. Polaris Amazing Home and Area .................................... $345,000 2348 River Road 2.23 Acres in Town ...................$535,000
1400 Burns 3 Bedroom Corner Unit...................$159,000 1400 Burns 3 Bedroom Unit On One Level........$160,000 Uptown Flats #303 Modern Amenities ..............$159,710 Uptown Flats #306 Third Floor Views! ............$162,000 Uptown Flats #312 Efficient 1 Bed ..................$151,900
Commercial: 2309 Grant Commercial Building & Land...........$155,000 9435 Summit 40x60' Shop + Almost 2 Acres.....$375,000
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Old Indian Trail 4.77 Acres. South Facing Slope of Hillside at Base of Grant Creek..........................$90,000 Old Indian Trail 15 Acres. Views of Lolo Peak & Missoula Valley ...............................................$148,000
[C12] Missoula Independent • March 26-April 2, 2015
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How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety It is often said that curiosity killed the cat, what is less often stated is that the actual cause of death was the improper discharge of firearms by a poorly trained feline. This timely guide answers such questions as: • Do I need to talk to my cat about gun safety? • Do cats really play with guns? • So my cat finds a gun, what’s the big deal? • What age is right to start talking to my cat about gun safety? • What are the risks of NOT talking to my cat about gun safety? …and much more!
How to Talk to Your Cat About Evolution After a successful campaign for cat gun safety, the American Association of Patriots is back – this time working to dispel the myth of evolution. Topics include these and more: • Do I need to talk to my cat about evolution? • What exactly is the danger of NOT talking to my cat about evolution? • Is there a best age to speak to my cat about evolution? “It is your duty as a responsible cat owner to purrtect them from the barrage of misinformation they are assaulted with every day.”