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Ask a farmer if he likes growing nothing but corn that’s been so manipulated you can’t even eat it off the stalk without first processing it down to nothing. Ask the Mexican laborers who come over to perform repetitive, monotonous tasks like searing off the top halves of chicks’ beaks all day every Illustration by Jonathan Marquis day. For that matter, ask a baby chick if she likes having her beak seared off. Nobody likes this stuff; it’s just the way it is. There’s just so much invested in you finding that Cheesy Gordita Crunch delicious..................14

News Letters It’s time to make wind power work for Montana...........................................4 The Week in Review Heads roll at Griz football ........................................................6 Briefs The irony of the Montana Marijuana Eradication Program ..............................6 Etc. So, did Max Baucus win on health-care reform? ..................................................7 Up Front More pure bison stamp their hooves in Montana.......................................8 Up Front Will redistricting keep Native American gains?............................................9 Ochenski Rick Hill isn’t helping the wolf debate .....................................................10 Range Adios to a rancher who did it right ................................................................11 Agenda Missoula Moves To Amend kickoff meeting .................................................12

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Arts & Entertainment Flash in the Pan Dirt could be your friend ..............................................................20 Happiest Hour Hooters! Hooters! ............................................................................21 8 Days a Week The way to summer is almost clear .................................................23 Mountain High Telluride Mountainfilm Festival at the Wilma .................................33 Scope First Friday: Adelaide Every’s QR code sculpture...........................................34 Arts James Lavadour’s invitingly abstract landscapes, at the MAM ...........................35 Soundcheck American Falcon’s ear-pummeling sound............................................36 Soundcheck Stellarondo and Rick Bass aim for the Opry ...........................................37 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ...................................................38

Saturday 4/7/12 Round #3 of Top of the Mic semifinals starting at 8:30 PM

Exclusives Street Talk....................................................................................................................4 In Other News...........................................................................................................13 Classifieds ................................................................................................................C-1 The Advice Goddess................................................................................................C-2 Free Will Astrology..................................................................................................C-4 Crossword Puzzle....................................................................................................C-7 This Modern World ...............................................................................................C-11

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Asked Monday, April 2, along the Clark Fork River between Kiwanis Park and Riverfront Park.

This week’s feature looks at the challenges of being vegan. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever given up? Follow up: What’s your guiltiest food pleasure?

Travis Skold: Cigarettes. I gave them up 15 years ago. One day I got a cold and a doctor told me that I needed to stop, so I did. I used to smoke a pack a week. Doctor’s orders: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Dr. Pepper at the same time. It’s absolutely a total sugar high.

Kayluh Menager: I’m a vegetarian, so just meat in general. I became a vegetarian when I was 12. I had a pet that had just died, and I’ve always loved animals, so I just decided that I loved them too much. Simple: Chocolate. Just plain chocolate.

Zach Nugent: Facebook. I was addicted to it. I would find myself looking at random people’s photographs for hours. I’ve been without it for a couple of months now and I feel like a completely new person. Satisfies: Having a Snickers bar daily. I guess they’re not that good for you, but they’re the best candy ever invented.

John Lamma: Smoking. It has been 20 years, at least, but I’d been smoking on and off for 15 years before that. They just didn’t taste good anymore. Conehead: Ice cream. The more toppings, the better!

Edward Rodriguez: Nothing, really. I grew up Catholic, so for Lent we gave up things like soda, but I don’t do that anymore. I’m doing my own thing now. Brown cow: Chocolate and chocolate milk, specifically. Anyone who knows me knows that.

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Best thing in 12 years The article “Did prison make Colton Wilson sicker?” (March 22) about persons with mental illness in the Montana prison system was right on. I’ve not read anything better since Pat Bellinghausen’s series on mental illness in the Billings Gazette and Eric Newhouse’s award-winning series on alcoholism in the Great Falls Tribune, both in 2000. I do not know Jessica Mayrer, but I would bet we are going to be seeing a lot more of her work. Charlie McCarthy Disability Rights Montana Helena

Wind: Get ’er done! The opinions expressed in the March 22 Independent regarding the extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit and the status of wind power development within Montana were apparently based on limited knowledge (see “Etc.”). It’s clear the impasse in Congress is systemic and not limited to the wind energy Production Tax Credit. Almost nothing seems to be able to “muster enough votes to pass” this Congress. “Why the impasse?” confounds nearly every American; it’s beyond me too. Fortunately, Montana’s senators are working hard to get an extension of this important incentive approved. The dysfunction in Congress does matter. Suggesting congressional failure to extend the tax credit “may not make much of a difference” in Montana is naive and factually wrong. Montana’s wind energy industry has not “reached a plateau.” Wind companies are spending millions each year to develop projects within Montana. About 3,000 megawatts—a potential investment of $6 billion—is being actively pursued by various developers in the state. Gaelectric alone has 1,900 megawatts in its Montana project pipeline. Wind-power development is not currently limited by transmission capacity on its existing lines. We do “have the transmission lines to get the power to markets that need it.” Gaelectric recently reserved enough space on existing transmission lines to move 510 megawatts from new wind power projects in Montana to market—a “firm” transmission pathway that would double wind generation in Montana without new wires. Power demand nationally dropped during the recent recession, but it will rebound as the economy improves. Making policy decisions on questionable market projections has a dubious history here. Montana deregulated its electricity industry when experts suggested market

prices would stay low indefinitely and customers would save compared to buying rate-based supplies. Experts told the 2009 Legislature that natural gas prices would stay high for the “foreseeable” future. Natural gas prices were about $10 a dekatherm at the time. Two months later, natural gas was trading at record low prices. Today, natural gas sells for about $3 a dekatherm and those same experts are predicting natural gas prices will stay low in the future. Go figure!

“Wind power is just beginning to make an impact on Montana’s economy. Getting Congress to overcome the gridlock

the generation mix. Montana wind projects are significantly more energetic than other wind projects in the West. According to studies done for the state of Wyoming, Montana can produce wind power at a lower price than any other western state, including Wyoming. Public Service Commissioner Gail Gutsche recently wrote that electricity from Spion Kop, a wind farm south of Great Falls, “will cost less than Northwestern Energy’s share of electricity from the coal-burning facility at Colstrip. In addition, electricity produced at Spion Kop is lower than the average cost of electricity available on the market since 2000.” Power from the Judith Gap Wind Farm is even cheaper. Wind power is just beginning to make an impact on Montana’s economy. Getting Congress to overcome the gridlock and extend the Production Tax Credit now is vital to Montana’s economy and our nation’s energy security. Let’s “get ’er done”! Van Jamison Gaelectric Helena

and extend the

Imagine not killing wolves

Production Tax

Sportsmen from across Montana owe a huge debt of gratitude to Pat Connell and the work he did in the 2011 legislative session to help defeat Senate Bill 414, which would have required Montana to develop a new wolf management plan and discard our existing plan that had already been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Had SB 414 passed, it is highly unlikely that we would have had a wolf season in Montana in 2011. With all the concerns being aired regarding wolf hunting, seasons, limits, etc., imagine how much worse it would be had we not had a hunting season and not killed 166 wolves. While I am not from the Bitterroot area, the impact of SB 414 would have been extremely detrimental to all of us sportsmen in other areas of the state. Connell was one of the leaders in opposing this bill and needs to be recognized for his efforts. By a vote of sportsmen from across the state who are involved with Montana Sportsmen Alliance, we are proud to endorsed Rep. Connell in HD 87. Those of you living in the Bitterroot area are lucky to have a legislator such as Connell. I truly hope that you choose to reelect him. JW Westman Park City

Credit now is vital to Montana’s economy and our nation’s energy security.” The “energy oversupply issues in the Pacific Northwest” that “forced Bonneville Power Administration to curtail 350 megawatts of wind energy generation last spring” were the result of record runoffs and wind projects being concentrated along the Columbia River, where they were all subject to the same wind and weather patterns. Wind production along the Columbia River and hydropower production from spring runoff peak at the same time—they do not complement one another. By comparison, Montana wind production peaks in the winter months; fortuitously, it complements the hydropower production in the Pacific Northwest. Montana wind is much more attractive to utilities than more wind production along the Columbia River. Montana wind has a “geographic” advantage and adds value to

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Fast-moving thunderstorms with winds topping 50 mph topple trees and cut power to thousands of residents around the region. At the University of Montana, a tall spruce tree near the School of Law is uprooted and falls on top of several parked cars.

• Thursday, March 29 University of Montana President Royce Engstrom fires Athletic Director Jim O’Day and football coach Robin Pflugrad in the wake of a rash of sexual assault allegations involving football players. Engstrom does not give a reason for the dismissals.

• Friday, March 30 UM football players pen a letter to Griz Nation acknowledging teammates’ actions could have contributed to O’Day’s and Pflugrad’s firings. “Whether or not true, regardless of obvious motivations and despite the facts, or lack of them, we have learned that the rules in today’s public arena are about perception and expediency,” they write.

• Saturday, March 31 A Missoula woman is cited twice within a seven-hour period for drunken driving. Anna Kristen Lokowich is first cited after driving her car through a Montana Rail Link fence near 1st Street at 10 a.m. Her 4-year-old son was a passenger in the car. Lokowich, 41, is cited again at 5 p.m.

• Sunday, April 1 Former NFL quarterback and Great Falls native Ryan Leaf allegedly breaks into a home outside Great Falls and absconds with bottles of prescription drugs. Leaf is arrested for burglary on Monday, marking his second arrest on drug-related burglary charges in three days.

• Monday, April 2 Zachary Bergman is convicted of criminal trespass and misdemeanor theft. Bergman appeared in court to answer charges stemming from a November incident in which he stole a car in Lake County and drove it to Missoula. Police tracked him to Wal-Mart on Brooks Street and a chase ensued. Bergman was eventually found hiding in a shed near Meadow Hill Middle School.

• Tuesday, April 3 Michael Dell Babinski is found in Idaho after fleeing Missoula. Law enforcement says that days earlier, Babinski was kicked out of Missoula’s Hilton Garden Inn for having a dog. He returned to the hotel March 31 with knives, a semiautomatic weapon and pepper spray, threatening to “take down” the hotel. Babinski was out on bond when he fled to Idaho.

A powerful early spring storm blew into western Montana March 28, bringing 55 mph winds that toppled trees from Hamilton to Missoula and knocked out power to thousands. This Ford Bronco, parked on the UM campus, got an unexpected garland.

Marijuana Irony is evergreen Last December, Shane Haberlock of the Montana Narcotics Bureau sent a letter to all the state’s law enforcement agencies detailing the Montana Marijuana Eradication Program. The program, funded by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program, has existed since at least 1985. It’s supposed to help defray the costs of marijuana cultivation investigations. Haberlock says he sends the letter annually to remind law enforcement agencies of the available funding. The letter includes instructions: Send confiscated marijuana samples to Mahmoud A. ElSohly, a research professor at the University of Mississippi Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where, as director of the Marijuana Project, he oversees the country’s only federally approved marijuana farm. Haberlock says MMEP funding contributed to last year’s federal raids of about 30 state-licensed medical marijuana operations, but he doesn’t know how much. Typically, he says, the DEA reimburses state agencies between $9,000 and $15,000 per

year, roughly, depending on the number of cultivation investigations. In 2010, according to Denverbased DEA Special Agent Mike Turner, Montana law enforcement agencies raided 11 indoor and four outdoor marijuana grow sites, seizing a total of 850 marijuana plants and arresting 19 people. “There is not a whole lot of activity … up in Montana, based on seizures, anyhow,” Turner says. Only a handful of states had fewer. Nationwide, the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program funded the seizures of 9,866,776 indoor plants and 464,419 outdoor plants in 2010. The vast majority—nearly 7.4 million plants—were eradicated in California. So, back to Montana’s medical marijuana raids: At Ole Miss’s Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the confiscated samples are tested for THC content, the main psychotropic compound in marijuana. The institute’s farm grows its own samples on behalf of the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Those plants are used in clinical studies around the country, ElSohly told The New York Times, “to see if the active ingredient in this plant is useful for pain, nausea, glaucoma, for AIDS patients and so on.” Matthew Frank

Wolves Setting the trap Anja Heister, director of Footloose Montana, an organization that advocates for the end of trapping on public land, has drawn the ire of many since she founded the group in 2007. She’s been told to go back to Germany, where she’s from, “if you don’t like the way we do things here in Montana,” among many other derogatory remarks. “But we have never received a threat like the one we received last week,” she says. On March 22, Heister posted a photo online of a Forest Service staffer in Idaho smiling for the camera while a wolf caught in a foot-hold trap writhes in a circle of blood-soaked snow behind him. A few days later, Footloose Montana received an email with a death threat: “I would like to donate [sic] a gun to your childs [sic] head to make sure you can watch it die slowly so I can have my picture taken with it’s [sic] bleeding dying screaming for mercy body. YOU WILL BE THE TARGET NEXT BITCHES!” Heister reported it to the Missoula Police Department and federal law enforcement officials. The photo sparked outrage and national

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media attention. It comes as Montana considers trapping to help meet wolf management objectives. After Congress stripped wolves of federal protections in Montana and Idaho nearly a year ago, Montana’s hunt netted 166 wolves, well short of the 220-wolf quota. In Idaho, where wolf trapping is legal, hunters and trappers took 372 wolves during the season that ended March 31. Next month, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks begins planning its 2012-2013 wolf-hunting season. Trapping is on the table. “It’s an alternative, an option,” agency spokesman Ron Aasheim says. “If you do it, how you do it—all those sorts of things will be discussed.” FWP Director Joe Maurier said last month that the agency is going to be “much more aggressive in our proposals this next season.” Other tools, such as season extensions and electronic calls, will also be considered. The public will have a chance to comment on the proposed regulations before the FWP Commission makes its final decision in July. Heister believes the circulating photo is good for raising awareness about what the trapping of any animal entails. But, she says, “I don’t think an incident like this in any way will change the plans that the state wildlife agency has for introducing an official trapping season for wolves.” Matthew Frank

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“I was at Blacksmith [Brewing] earlier and people were asking if I’d been over here yet,” says Skip Rosenthal. “I didn’t even know they’d opened.” Lueders kept Wildwood’s March 23 cold-open pretty quiet. But word spreads fast in the microbrew community, and a week later the place was jammed. Even with the modest trickle of beer drinkers Monday, every seat is full. The small taproom is situated in one corner of the barn next to the brewhouse. Rosenthal says it reminds him of Bitterroot Brewing’s early days, when everything smelled like beer. Lueders is hoping to keep that “house party” vibe.

Beer Cold open A steady stream of drinkers angle into a barn off Highway 93 in Stevensville on a recent Monday evening. Odds are they were drawn by rumor rather than by the inconspicuous sandwich board at the head of the dirt driveway that reads “Wildwood Brewing.” Blink and you might miss it entirely. Jim Lueders works the tap handles, which he made from whitebark pine scraps he collected on St. Mary’s Peak. Customers slug Discerning Pilsner and Bodacious Bock as if they’ve been waiting a long time for the chance. They have. Lueders started work on the brewery back in 2002, when he bought the brewhouse from Oregon’s defunct Saxer Brewing. He poured the first pint less than two weeks ago.

“It seems like places get popular and then they get busy,” Rosenthal says. “This place has seven seats. Hopefully, it won’t get corrupted.” Chatter about Lueders’s beer is overwhelmingly positive. Don’t expect any hop-heavy IPAs, though. His brews, which he plans to can as early as this summer, are largely German-style. The pilsner isn’t far from what you’d find in alehouses in Munich, where Lueders attended the Doemens Brewing Academy. The stout is modeled after a microbrew out of Cork, Ireland. He’s had the recipes prepped for years now. So far there’s no clear favorite. “The pilsner was the first keg to blow,” Lueders says. “But then another blew pretty quickly after that. It’s neck-and-neck.” Alex Sakariassen

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Real estate The shadow knows The median sale price of a Missoula home this year is $21,000 less than it was in 2011, and home values will likely continue to slide because of a backlog of bargain-priced foreclosures that have yet to be listed for sale, a glut of properties real estate professionals call “shadow inventory.” “I truly believe that we have not bottomed out,” says Darwin Ernst, Government Relations Committee chair of the Montana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. “I’m still seeing declining property values throughout [the market]. Whether it’s on the high end or the low end, they’re still coming down.” In 2011, there were 188 foreclosures in Missoula County. That’s two fewer than in 2010. There were 39 in the first quarter of 2012. Based on trustee sales, commercial property information, multiple listing services data compiled by real estate agents and brokers and other sources, Ernst estimates that 16 percent of the residential foreclosures that occurred in Missoula last year have yet to come on the market. The appraiser believes that roughly 20 percent of all homes sold in the Garden City this year will be bank or lender owned. Missoula isn’t alone with its backlog. Real estate data aggregator CoreLogic reported that there were 1.6 million residential properties in the nation’s shadow inventory in January. The picture is not all bleak, says Missoula Organization of Realtors CEO Ruth Link. She points out that the sales volume in Missoula is holding steady. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29 of this year, 96 homes were sold in the Missoula urban area. That’s up from 83 during the same period in 2011. Link says low interest rates are helping to sustain the local market. “We’re still really healthy.” Missoula Realtor Brint Wahlberg also sees a silver lining. “Housing affordability was way out of whack,” he says. “We’re turning back to an affordable level.” Jessica Mayrer

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etc. In late 2009, Sen. Max Baucus made the case that the individual mandate at the heart of the health-care reform legislation was constitutional. “Most legal scholars who have considered the question,” he said, “argue forcefully that the requirement is within Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce.” Baucus, the centrist Democrat who presided over the legislation, quoted constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky, who said that those arguing otherwise don’t have “the slightest merit from a constitutional perspective.” Chemerinsky, Baucus said, compared health-care reform to Gonzales v. Raich, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held that the commerce clause extends to the cultivation and possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. As Chemerinsky would later write, “If Congress’s commerce clause powers allow it to prevent Angela Raich from growing a small amount of marijuana to offset the ill effects of chemotherapy, then surely it has the authority to regulate a $2 trillion industry.” Baucus and Chemerinsky appear to have been more convincing than Solicitor Gen. Donald Verrilli Jr., who last week made oral arguments before the Supreme Court in defense of the Affordable Care Act. One legal analyst called Verrilli’s performance “a train wreck for the Obama administration.” The justices signaled that the law is in jeopardy. We won’t know its fate until June. Meanwhile, in Montana, we’re finally beginning to see the benefits of “Obamacare.” It’s funding a new health-care clinic next to the Westside’s Lowell School. The Montana Health Cooperative recently received a $58 million start-up grant to begin operations. Montana seniors have saved millions on prescription drugs. Thousands of young adults have gained coverage. Twenty-six state attorneys general challenged the Affordable Care Act. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers was among them. Last week he said on National Public Radio that while he believes the mandate is unconstitutional, a single-payer system would be constitutional—if Congress had the “political will” to pass it. Ironically, it was Baucus who lacked the will. He gave single-payer advocates short shrift, because, he said, “singlepayer is not going to get to first base” in Congress. Two years later, with the law in limbo, we’re still wondering whether Baucus helped or hindered reform.

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Herd mentality 220 pure bison already roam free in Montana–sort of. by Alex Sakariassen

Weeks before the Sioux and Assiniboine people of Fort Peck gathered to welcome the first herd of wild Yellowstone bison to their reservation, on March 19, a quieter celebration was taking place 100 miles away. Workers on a private wildlife reserve south of Malta turned loose 71 wild bison from Canada’s Elk Island National Park March 8, adding to a herd already 149 strong. There was none of the controversy surrounding the Fort Peck relocation—no restraining orders, no secretive transport arrangements, no hot newspaper head-

Americans, alongside his brother Forrest and sister Jacqueline. That Fort Peck’s relocation last month ruffled more feathers publicly than the arrival of APR’s new residents doesn’t surprise Gerrity. Locals have grown accustomed to the reserve’s presence after six and a half years, he says. When it comes to bison reintroduction, Fort Peck is now where APR was in 2005. It’ll take time for the consternation and skepticism to cool. “What you have in front of you is eight or 10 years to prove yourself,” Gerrity says, referring to the state’s efforts.

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One of the 71 bison recently brought from Canada to Montana’s American Prairie Reserve

lines the following morning. Only cattle cars and buffalo. Welcome to the American Prairie Reserve, a 123,000-acre grassland sanctuary billed as the Serengeti of North America. The bison released by APR marked the fifth shipment to the reserve since 2005. What started as a modest herd of 16 has grown steadily by means of transplants from Elk Island and South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park. Roughly 220 bison now roam an APR pasture of 14,000 acres. APR President Sean Gerrity says that within the next few years, that pasture will increase to more than 30,000 acres. It’s all about “letting them do what bison do,” he explains. APR’s broader mission is ambitious: restore a diverse, fully functioning grassland ecosystem to rival the West’s 2.2-millionacre Yellowstone National Park, complete with unfenced populations of birds, prairie dogs, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep and, of course, bison. APR has already made significant strides over the past 10 years, largely thanks to the deep pockets of boosters such as candy and pet food heir John Mars— ranked 20th on Forbes’s list of richest

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There are those who would argue Gerrity is getting ahead of himself, that APR itself isn’t there yet. Locals have criticized the nonprofit’s motives since APR floated the idea of housing eight bison in 2003. The nonprofit has bought up vast tracts of land from local ranchers, augmenting those private holdings with public land leased from the Bureau of Land Management. Some cattlemen continue to decry APR’s land purchases, claiming the reserve is eroding the ranching industry and supplanting a Montana way of life. “I don’t think anybody’s very comfortable,” says Dale Veseth, a rancher deeply involved in other conservation efforts in the area. He knows several ranch families who have sold to APR. “We feel our days are limited. We’ve put lifetimes into these ranches and really hate to give them up.” For Kerry White, director of the Bozeman-based group Citizens for Balanced Use, the mere idea of freeroaming bison in eastern Montana threatens to “destroy private property.” “How can you expect livestock producers to allow free-roaming bison across

eastern Montana?” White asks. “How would you even consider that a possibility? These bison have to be fed, they have to be contained, they have to be taken care of, they have to be managed.” Gerrity questions those concerns, particularly when it comes to the possibility of bison breaking out of APR and grazing on neighboring property. The reserve has only had one such incident. Gerrity calls it a “walkabout.” Two years ago, heavy snows covered a portion of the fence around the bison pasture, he says. APR quickly located the bison and had them back inside their enclosure within two days. “That kind of stuff happens,” Gerrity continues. “There’s also thousands of head of cattle that got out for the exact same reason, and people spent weeks, neighbors helping neighbors, getting their livestock back. We were just part of that mix.” Citizens for Balanced Use was one of several plaintiffs seeking a restraining order against the Fort Peck bison shipment last month. The group is also a strong participant in a lawsuit against Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on the same issue. Yet APR has mostly managed to fly under the group’s radar. That’s because the reserve’s bison—thoroughly quarantined and tested by Canadian and U.S. officials en route to Montana—are technically classified as livestock. “Those are domestic bison,” White says. “Those are livestock.” Citizens for Balanced Use has no argument against domesticated bison. Dig into APR’s emphasis on genetics and you get a different story. Gerrity says the nonprofit has gone to great lengths to ensure genetic diversity and purity among its bison. Two years ago, APR tested every animal in its herd for cattle genes using the latest scientific methods available. The test is called single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping. The APR herd is currently the only one in North America where every animal has been tested; 92 bison showed signs of cattle genetics, Gerrity says, and were promptly shipped elsewhere. For Gerrity, there’s no question about the wildness of APR’s herd. And he has no doubt that, one day, bison will roam free across Montana. “All roads are leading in that direction,” he says. The big question is, where can they go? “American Prairie Reserve,” Gerrity says, “is going to emerge as one spot—a very big spot—that is bison friendly.” asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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Mapmakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; challenge Will redistricting preserve Native gains? by Jessica Mayrer

Carole Lankford remembers when Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal activist Lucille Otter approached her more than 30 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one who came to me and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote,â&#x20AC;? says Lankford, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now 53 and Vice Chairwoman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Otter wanted her to start voting. Otter died in 1997, at 81. Her efforts to get tribal members involved in state and federal politics had helped spark a movement that continues to grow. According to the 2010 Census, American Indians constitute roughly 6.3 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population (other estimates place that number slightly higher). During the last legislative session in Montana, eight American Indian Caucus members served; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roughly an 83 percent rate of representation. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken a significant amount of emotional debate and several lawsuits to ensure American Indians get their say in civic dialogue. Not that long ago, indigenous people were almost entirely absent from state and local lawmaking efforts in Montana. Only one American Indian legislator served from a reservation during the 1975 Montana Legislature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a very lonely person, from what I could tell,â&#x20AC;? says Pat Smith, an Assiniboine attorney who interned during the 1975 session. The size and shape of Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting districts made electing American Indians tough. That led Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribal members in 1983 to file a lawsuit in state court alleging that countywide elections, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;at-large elections,â&#x20AC;? diluted the Native vote. The problem was, plaintiffs in Windy Boy v. the County of Big Horn said, that the white majority nearly always voted for a white candidate and their votes almost always trumped those cast for a minority candidate. Plaintiffs pointed out that despite the fact that nearly half of Big Horn Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting-age population was Native American, no member of the Crow or Northern Cheyenne Indian tribes had ever been elected to serve on a school board or as a county commissioner. Much of the debate boiled down to whether American Indians had the means to achieve proportionate representation, based not just on race but also on the political identity of tribal people. In 1986, District Court Judge Edward Rafeedie found that Indians in Big Horn County had little opportunity to elect their candidates. Because of that, the judge said that Big Horn County had violated the federal Voting Rights Act, which requires that racial or language minorities get an equal opportunity to participate in the political process.

In response to Rafeedieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, Big Horn County created smaller districts that allowed for majority-Indian voting blocs. The Windy Boy case set the stage for future lawsuits and, ultimately, the creation of an increasing number of majority-Indian voting districts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During that 20-year period following 1984, Montana was the most litigated state in the nation on enforcing the federal Voting Rights Act in Indian Country,â&#x20AC;? Smith says. Creation of the statewide voting districts that shape the Montana Legislature

â&#x20AC;&#x153;During that 20-year period following 1984, Montana was the most litigated state in the nation on enforcing the federal Voting Rights Act in Indian Country.â&#x20AC;? has also been contentious. Every 10 years, legislative leaders select a fivemember Districting and Apportionment Commission that takes new population information gathered in the census and uses it to redraw legislative districts. That mapping effort is now underway. Smith was appointed by Senate Minority leader Carol Williams, a Democrat, to serve on the Districting Commission. The body is slated to decide on a new legislative map by 2013. The commission is weighing five plans. The Existing Plan uses established legislative boundaries as a starting point for new districts. The Subdivision Plan pays particular attention to existing political subdivisions such as county and school district boundaries. Rural versus urban designations are addressed in another option. And the Deviation Plan emphasizes the achievement of districts with roughly equal numbers of voters. Lankford and the CSKT sup-

port the Communities Plan, which draws majority-Indian voter blocs with higher minority percentages than the other four proposals. Langford testified in support of the Communities Plan before the Apportionment and Districting Commission last month. She cited the long battles waged by American Indians to secure equal representation and asked the commission to ensure Native American progress isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eroded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am fearful that it could be lost,â&#x20AC;? she says. The Blackfeet Tribe is also officially endorsing the Community Plan, says Shannon Augare, a Democrat who represents Senate District 8, an Indian-majority district that includes the Blackfeet and Flathead reservations. He says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to the tribe that American Indians represent reservation interests in Helena. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to continue to make sure that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building on our economic successes.â&#x20AC;? But Indian voting blocs can present logistical challenges. For instance, Augareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senate district runs from Shelby along the Canadian border into Glacier Park and across the mountains before bypassing Kalispell and Polson to land on Missoula Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern tip. Sprawling, oddly-shaped districts like Augareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can make it tough for legislators to stay in touch with their constituents, says Dan Salomon, a Republican legislator from House District 12, which includes a portion of Lake County and the Flathead Reservation. Salomon doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like what the Community Plan would do to his district. Spanning two counties and two school districts, it breaks Polson into three different legislative districts. Ronan, St. Ignatius, Charlo and Arlee are each cut in two, he says. For a legislator, that kind of district requires navigating multiple layers of lawmaking and administrative bodiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and many miles on the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my issue with the Community Planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a community plan,â&#x20AC;? Salomon says. For the same basic reasons, Salomon doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like any of the five proposals. Even so, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitive to the Districting Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the commission and not me,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a game of dominos.â&#x20AC;? The Districting Commission is holding a series of public meetings to air its proposed plans. For more information, go to www.leg.mt.gov and click on the link for â&#x20AC;&#x153;2011-2012 Interim Committees.â&#x20AC;? jmayrer@missoulanews.com

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When Sen. Jon Tester set an historic precedent by leading the way to the delisting of Northern Rockies wolves from the Endangered Species Act, the political rhetoric was that once the states were back in control of the situation, things would be just fine. Well, that was then, before the wholesale wolf slaughter commenced in Montana and Idaho. Things haven’t settled down, they’ve flamed up—and it’s no longer only wolves in the crosshairs, but wolf advocates and managers, too. Two weeks ago, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to overturn Montana Federal District Judge Donald Molloy’s ruling that Tester’s wolf rider was constitutional. Those who follow wolf policy figured the game was pretty much over. The court’s decision was unanimous and, despite Molloy’s scathing criticism of using riders for such major policy changes, there was little doubt that the states were back in charge of what they loosely refer to as wolf management. But then Earth Island Journal published an article about the gruesome death of a wolf in Idaho. Titled “Wolf Torture and Execution Continues in the Northern Rockies,” the March 28 story, by James William Gibson, contained graphic pictures of a wolf that was caught in a leg trap, surrounded by bloody snow, and that was then shot several times and finally killed. The tale was posted on the trapperman.com website by someone calling himself “Pinching” who wrote, “Male that went right at 100 pounds. No rub spots on the hide, and he will make me a good wall hanger.” The story quickly spread on the internet. Footloose Montana, a Missoula-based anti-trapping organization, posted the pictures on its website. A thousand comments poured in within days. But it was an email to Footloose that sent the wolf issue into a new range of threat: “I would like to donate [sic] a gun to your childs [sic] head to make sure you can watch it die slowly so I can have my picture taken with it’s [sic] bleeding dying screaming for mercy body. YOU WILL BE THE TARGET NEXT BITCHES!” Footloose turned the email over to the FBI as well as Missoula law enforcement and the death threat is now being investigated. But in the meantime, some with politi-

cal ambitions wasted no time in cranking up the issue. Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill held a press conference the day after the story came out, at the offices of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, in Helena. Surrounded by ranchers and Republican legislators, Hill took dead aim not only at wolves, but also at the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, saying, “One of the things I’ve heard everywhere I go is that [the] rela-

Hill apparently hasn’t been keeping up with Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ elk studies, which indicate mountain lions and bears kill more elk than wolves. tionship today between Fish, Wildlife and Parks and landowners and sportsmen is at an all-time low.” If he wins his bid to become governor, Hill said, he’ll bring “a change of attitude and leadership” to the agency. He laid out what he believes are steps necessary to control the wolf population, which he says is “above the tipping point.” Hill also said, “We’re seeing the collapse of some of our elk herds already and there is great concern among sportsmen that if we cross this tipping point, we’re not going to be able to recover.” Hill proposed a number of actions that Fish, Wildlife and Parks should take immediately, including continuing the wolf hunting season until the statewide quota is met, allowing hunters to shoot more than one

wolf and to use calls and other “creative hunting methods,” allowing trapping of wolves, reducing the price of non-resident wolf tags, using government-sponsored lethal removal to reduce wolf numbers and working with counties to implement bounties for killing wolves. Hill goes even further on his campaign website, declaring that all of central and eastern Montana should be designated “Wolf No Tolerance Zones” where “NO WOLVES will be allowed east of [a] No Tolerance line; they won’t be a huntable species, they will be a predator. Any person with a gun can legally shoot them, at any time of the day, on any day of the year.” Hill has never been a leader on wildlife issues, so it’s unusual to see him stepping forward with such a vindictive stance toward wolves now. He apparently hasn’t been keeping up with Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ elk studies, which indicate mountain lions and bears kill more elk than wolves. Nor does he seem aware that Montana’s statewide elk numbers are higher now than when wolves were re-introduced. Hill also seems to be vastly exaggerating the livestock industry’s losses to wolves, which accounted for a mere 100 of the 140,000 animals lost to all causes. And he completely ignores the science of wolf sociology, which shows that non-selective hunting removes older members of wolf packs, leaving younger wolves with less skill and knowledge to forage on their own, often resulting in more, not less, domestic stock depredation. There’s an old saying in politics that Democrats shouldn’t try to out-Republican Republicans. Yet, in congressionally delisting wolves, that’s just what Tester tried to do. Now, the seed he planted has grown some very ugly and violent fruit, with political candidates targeting wolves and the state agency that manages them, as death threats are emailed to wolf advocates and as science and tolerance fall victim to electionyear rhetoric as candidates turn Montanans against one another. Helena’s George Ochenski rattles the cage of the political establishment as a political analyst for the Independent. Contact Ochenski at opinion@missoulanews.com.

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Hats off to a rancher Doc Hatfield did it right with Country Natural Beef by Ed Marston

Doc Hatfield died March 20 at his home in Sisters, Ore., just after his 74th birthday, soon after his and his wife Connie’s 49th anniversary and an extraordinarily long three years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which usually kills within a year of diagnosis. Many Westerners may not have heard of them, but the couple changed the face of publicland ranching in the West. In their business-as-usual way, the couple held a kind of “memorial service” for Doc last August, while he was still there to appreciate it. And naturally, the day was tied to public-land ranching and cattle. The outfit they had founded— Country Natural Beef—was celebrating its 25th anniversary, and 350 or so of their friends and associates gathered to give Doc a final sendoff. There were ranchers there, of course; Country Natural Beef has grown from the original struggling 14 ranch families to 120 families spread across 14 states. But the gathering also included the people who run the slaughterhouses, the retailers, the bean counters and so on. The 350 people came not only to say goodbye to an extraordinary man, but also to mark a shift in how ranching is done on the nation’s hundreds of millions of acres of public land. The Hatfields helped found Country Natural Beef because they hated the fact that cattle often beat up the land. They disliked the conflict between ranchers, bureaucrats and environmentalists. And as businesspeople, they resented the negative way urban people looked at publicland ranching. So the Hatfields tried something radical. They started talking to people outside of the ranching world. The conversation began in Sisters, Ore., with 30 or so ranchers and environmentalists and federal agency people sitting in a circle and talking about ways to bring back grasses, heal gullies, convince springs to flow again and manage cattle to coexist with wildlife. Doc and Connie were the glue that held the

group together and the grease that helped even quarrelsome individuals slide past each other. Today, the story of the marketing coop’s birth has the status of a creation myth. Doc and Connie had been going broke, selling breeding bulls to neighboring ranchers who were also going broke. Connie dreamed of someday earning

Doc understood that the best way to build support for public-land ranching was to sell a person a tasty and nutritious product of that land. enough money to pay income tax. Out of desperation, 14 local ranchers formed a marketing co-op to sell their cattle directly to stores. The ranchers chose Connie to do the selling. Doc recalled: “They sent Connie out … because we men knew it wouldn’t work.” Supermarkets didn’t like to deal directly with ranchers. But “she sold them. She went into the stores and said: ‘We have 10,000 mother cows. How can we serve you?’ ” Doc was also a born marketer. When Portland stores handling the co-op’s public land beef were picketed by Earth First! and the Oregon Natural Resource Council, the couple drove to Portland to speak to them. “It is the rancher’s job to find out what the consumer wants—even if the consumer is carrying a picket sign— and then deliver it,” Doc said. Today, “natural beef ” is common; back then, cattle raised without hormones and pharmaceuticals and largely on grass

were unique. The Hatfields marketed both the sizzle—the high-desert grazing lands—and the steak—the low-fat, nutritious, marbled-just-enough meat. The co-op was hard work. Twice a year, all the ranchers, both husbands and wives, had to come together, sit in a circle and make decisions by consensus. Several times a year, the families spent a weekend in the meat department of a store like Whole Foods, telling people with facial jewelry, pink hair and outrageous political views about the virtues of their cattle and public-land ranching. Doc understood that the best way to build support for public-land ranching was to sell a person a tasty and nutritious product of that land. He also knew that the quickest way to get his fellow ranchers to open their minds was to guide some urban money into their pockets. But money was never the point for Doc or Connie or for most of their ranchers. The point always was the land, and their lives on it. Early on, Doc discovered that his cattle were trampling on duck eggs, so his ponds had only adult ducks. He learned that from a group of environmentalists he had invited to the ranch to demonstrate what great stewards he and Connie were. At first, Doc was defensive. “That’s a pond for adult ducks,” he joked. But then he learned how to keep his cattle away from the ponds during nesting. Quickly, he said, in telling another of his creation stories, their High Desert Ranch had baby ducks, mature ducks and old ducks. That pond full of generations of ducks became a perfect metaphor to describe his dream: that every Western ranch should endure, populated by ranchers of all generations. Ed Marston is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org ) in Paonia, Colorado. He published the newspaper from 1983-2002.

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The list of things I don’t understand includes: when one person plays twins in a movie, why people live in Florida and how the Queen of England is still a thing. The things I do understand include: Glacial Lake Missoula, how ballast works on a submarine and the subtleties of Motown rhythm sections (in par ticular, the differences between bassists Carol Kaye a n d J a m e s Jamerson). But with all this dearth and wealth of knowledge, there’s something that is so baffling to me that I worry about bringing it up and having the possibly fraudulent cloak of intelligence that I swaddle myself in at bedtime removed and my University of Montana master’s degree jerked from the kitchen wall and replaced with a bill from Jiffy Lube. It’s this thing: corporate personhood. For those who know even less than me, I think it means corporations have constitutional rights. I guess “corpus”

probably means body or something in Latin, so I can see how a monolithic enterprise might have a body of a sort, but the same rights as a human? Weird. This deal just seems wrong. I’m not quite sure why or how, but the folks at Missoula Moves to Amend seem to be certain it is very wrong and are looking to get a referendum about it on the Missoula ballot with a kickoff meeting and signature drive, where maybe we can all learn a little more. I do also know that each of us can’t amend the Constitution, but we can send a message to those who can. –Jason McMackin

THURSDAY APRIL 5

Non-Violent Communication Weekly Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free.

FRIDAY APRIL 6 For builders interested in strutting their stuff for a good cause, get onboard (ha!) and sign-up for the 10th Annual Boys and Girls Club Playhouse and Pet Palace Auction Fundraiser. Build something rad. Show it off at Southgate Mall. Auction it off in June. Contact Anne for specifics at 239-6505. The Northern Rockies Rising Tide fights for the northern Rockies, including tackling the megaload issue and so much more. Jeannette Rankin Peace Center back room. 510 S. Higgins Ave. 7–8:30 PM.

SUNDAY APRIL 8 Occupy Missoula General Assembly takes place at the Union Hall. 208 E. Main St. 2–4 PM. occupymissoula.org.

MONDAY APRIL 9 Blue Mountain Clinic, along with the Missoula AIDS Council, offers free, anonymous and blood-free HIV testing. 610 N. California. 1–4 PM. Free. Call 721-1646. The First-Time Homebuyers Class is a must for some and required by more than a few banks. Human Resource Council Bldg., 316 N. 3rd in Hamilton. Three nights from 6–9 PM. $40. Call 363-5460.

TUESDAY APRIL 10 Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsoleck during Compassionate Communication

Missoula Moves to Amend Kickoff Meeting takes place Wed., Apr. 11, at 7 PM, on the UM campus in the Gallagher Business Building, Rm. 106.

Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 115 S. 3rd St. W. 1-3 PM. For information, call 543-3955. YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts YWCA Support Groups for women every Tue. from 6:30–8 PM. An American Indian-led talking circle is also available, along with age-appropriate children’s groups. Free. Call 543-6691.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 Give blood, Junior. Or else. American Red Cross, 2401 N. Reserve. 2-6 PM. 800 REDCROSS. Get caught up on your new-school Egyptology during the International Program’s 2012 Spring Film Series, which hosts the films Egypt We Are Watching You and Goodbye Mubarak. UC Theater. 7 PM. Free. If you think corporations aren’t people, you might want to attend the Missoula Moves to Amend Kickoff Meeting, where a group of Missoulians have banded together to end corporate personhood in Montana. Gallagher Business Bldg. Rm. 106. 7 PM. Free.

THURSDAY APRIL 12 The Riverfront Neighborhood Council Meeting and Soup Social takes place from 4:30–6 PM at the Montana Natural History Center. Let’s talk traffic and playground equipment. 120 Hickory. The latest installment of the Peace and Justice Film Series includes two short films on political and social activism, Abe Osheroff: One Foot in the Grave, the Other Still Dancing and Reading the Signs. Gallagher Business Buiding, Rm. 122. 7 PM. Free.

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

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Wearing a ski mask and sunglasses, John Columbus Beane, 58, entered a pizza place in Sissonville, W.Va., pointed a .410 shotgun at several employees and demanded money. The workers fled, leaving the store’s electronic cash register. Beane couldn’t figure out how to open it, however, and left empty-handed. Later that night, he entered a sports bar just down the road, again showing a shotgun and announcing a robbery. This time, two patrons wrestled the weapon from him and repeatedly clubbed him with it until police arrived. (The Charleston Gazette) A man barged into a motel room in Bradenton, Fla., pulled a black handgun from his waistband and demanded “everything you got” from the two men inside. Police Capt. Warren Merriman said the men began to fight, the intruder dropped his gun and one of the victims pepper sprayed him in the face. The suspect ran away but returned moments later and begged the two men to sell him back his gun for $40. They pepper sprayed him in the face again, and he ran away. This time, a police officer who’d arrived on the scene spotted the fleeing suspect and arrested Cedrick Mitchell, 39. (Bradenton Herald)

TRUANCY THWARTED - A Brazilian school system is spending $670,000 to provide students with computer chips, to be embedded in school uniforms, that send a text message to the cellphones of parents when their children enter the school or alert them if the children fail to arrive within 20 minutes after classes begin. Coriolano Moraes, education secretary of Vitoria da Conquista’s 213 public schools, said nearly half of the city’s 43,000 public school students have started using the chips and that all of them will be using them by next year. (Associated Press)

LEADING THE WITNESS - Superior Court Judge David E. Barrett was presiding over a bond hearing for a sheriff’s deputy accused of rape and assault in Lumpkin County, Ga., when the female victim became evasive while giving testimony. The judge informed the woman she was “killing her case” by being uncooperative, then pulled out his handgun and feigned offering it to her, saying, “You might as well shoot your lawyer.” District Attorney Jeff Langley approached the judge and asked him to put away the weapon. He did, and the hearing proceeded. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

NOT LOVIN’ IT - After Evangeline Marrero Lucca, 37, cut ahead of a McDonald’s drive-through line in Fayetteville, N.C., store employees told her she would have to go around and wait in line like everybody else to place her order. The woman became confrontational and refused to move, sheriff’s official Debbie Tanna said, noting that when deputies arrived, “she really got mad.” Lucca stayed put for about 20 minutes, whereupon several deputies entered the car and used a Taser on her, according to witness Anthony Rich, who said, “When they Tased her the second time, she just flopped out of the car like a fish.” (Fayetteville Observer)

SCANNER FOLLIES - Spanish police arrested 22 Romanian nationals suspected of operating two Madrid prostitution rings that tattooed women on the wrist with bar codes as a sign of ownership. Police dubbed the suspects “bar code pimps.” (Associated Press) WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? - NASA head Charles F. Bolden Jr. asked Congress for $830 million so the agency can stop paying Russia to ferry U.S space crews to the International Space Station. “I’m going to pay the Russians $450 million a year for every year that I don’t have an American capability to put humans into low-Earth orbit,” Bolden told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Admitting that the agency’s reliance on Russia is the result of poor planning over the past several years, Bolden said that with the money, partnerships with private industry and President Obama’s commitment, the United States could begin transporting its own crews as early as 2017. (The Washington Times) FICTION TURNS TO FACT - After Maria Dmitrienko won for Kazakhstan at the Arab Shooting Championships in Kuwait, she received her gold medal while the public address system broadcast a spoof of Kazakhstan’s national anthem from the 2006 movie “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.” Instead of “sky of golden sun” and “steppe of golden seed,” the audience heard “Kazakhstan’s prostitutes cleanest in the region.” Dmitrienko kept a straight face throughout the anthem but afterward cracked a smile. Her teammates, however, demanded an apology and that the ceremony be repeated. Organizers insisted they had downloaded the parody from the Internet by mistake. They also got Serbia’s anthem wrong. (BBC News)

FACEBOOK JUSTICE - Alan Fulk married a woman in 2001, moved out in 2009, changed his name to Alan L. O’Neill and remarried without divorcing her. The first wife found out about the second wife when Facebook’s automatic efforts to connect users suggested a friendship connection under its “People You May Know” feature. “Wife No. 1 went to wife No. 2’s page and saw a picture of her and her husband with a wedding cake,” Pierce County, Wash., Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said, adding that the first wife immediately called O’Neill’s mother. Within an hour, O’Neill was at the first wife’s apartment, admitted they weren’t divorced and implored her not to report him. Despite his protests, she promptly notified police, who charged O’Neill, 41, with bigamy. “Facebook is now some place where people discover things about each other that end up reporting that to law enforcement,” Lindquist said. (Associated Press) ORTHOGRAPHIC OUTRAGE - When some parents objected to a school menu in Methuen, Mass., that offered “KKK Chicken Tenders,” the Methuen Public School’s Nutrition Department said “KKK” stood for “Crispy, Crunchy Chicken,” with the C’s swapped for K’s. Informed that “KKK” was offensive, a department official said the menu wouldn’t be reprinted, but the entry was changed on the school’s website to “Krispy, Krunchy Chicken.” A parent who’d complained, complained again, saying, “If they’re teaching our kids to spell correctly, it should be ‘CCC.’” (Boston’s WCVB-TV) WAY TO GO - Justin Miller, 28, was killed while walking along a sidewalk in Beaufort, S.C., after being hit by a stolen fire truck. Firefighters had responded to an emergency call at an apartment complex, where authorities said Kalvin Hunt, 26, stole the fire engine. He drove about two miles before hitting Miller, then careened off the road and crashed into some trees. Hunt was pinned inside the truck. After rescue workers freed him, he began assaulting two police officers who tried to take him to the hospital with injuries. (The Beaufort Gazette)

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hen it comes to humans being mauled, Montanans have a strict policy: The bear is always right. When Missoulian Ani Haas went on NBC’s “Today” show after she’d been attacked by a black bear last summer during a trail run, she displayed relentless grace and manners. She never spoke ill of her attacker; she just said “thank you” a lot and talked about how lucky she was that she hadn’t been seriously injured. Try as she might, no big-city reporter is going to get a Montanan to talk smack about a mama bear. Everyone agrees: The woods belong to the animals, and if we get swiped, well, it’s a small price to pay for living in paradise. Remember this past winter when that bear nested in Judy Wing’s cabin on Georgetown Lake? He tore up her designer pillows! According to Wing, “Everybody said, ‘You have to leave the bear alone. You don’t want to hurt the bear. Well, isn’t that cute?’” In the end, the bear got to stay in Wing’s crawlspace. When I break into somebody’s house and try to live there, it’s a misdemeanor, at least. This reverence extends to families of deer lilting through your neighborhood at night, regal bald eagles, soaring osprey, elk standing in snow so deep and far away on the mountainside that they look like cows―I could go on and on. Montanans love eating animals as much as they love defending the animals’ right to be themselves―and it’s not a contradiction. Hunters I’ve talked to get a glossy, faraway look in their eyes while describing the kill. My friend Carl Corder once told me, “There’s something spiritual about catching trout. Something predestined. The moment the fish rises and the tug on the rod letting you know another life exists ... that’s Gaia.” In his essay “The Heart Beneath

the Heart,” Rick Bass writes about spending most of his winters in the woods hunting deer, saying the hunter attains “an awareness, an addictive alertness, a super-heightened sensitivity that approaches and then becomes a kind of spirituality.” I think the electric feeling they’re describing must have something to do with participating in an ecosystem that many of us are cut off from most of the time. The animals had a chance to live and breathe on their own terms―until Rick or Carl took them out with human, predatory cunning. It feels very much as nature intended. When Montanans talk about their God-given dominion over beasts, when they buy the hilarious “People Eating Tasty Animals” shirts at the Missoula airport for their relatives, I can only assume that this is the sort of story they’re invoking. But what about the ground beef that comes in a Cheesy Gordita Crunch at the Taco Bell drive-through on East Broadway at 2 a.m.? I’m afraid that’s a horse of a different color. (I know, I’m so funny. Please, stay with me.) That cow was not standing on any snow-covered mountain. Likely, it was raised on a feedlot, along with millions of other cows. They’re not eating grass, as they’d prefer, because corn is highly subsidized and cheaper to grow. It makes the cows sick and it makes the humans who eat the cows sick, but it makes companies like Monsanto ungodly wealthy. Ask a farmer if he likes growing nothing but corn that’s been so manipulated you can’t even eat it off the stalk without first processing it down to nothing. Ask the Mexican laborers who come over to perform repetitive, monotonous tasks like searing off the top halves of chicks’ beaks all day every day. For that matter, ask a baby chick if

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she likes having her beak seared off. Nobody likes this stuff; it’s just the way it is. There’s just so much invested in you finding that Cheesy Gordita Crunch delicious. Agriculture, food production and food distribution systems are designed to keep the money filtering up to the richest people. There are men in lab coats combining chemicals in beakers that activate your brain in just such a way that you will be forced to say to people like me in casual conversation, “I could never give up cheese.” (The food is addicting, is what I’m saying.) There are financial incentives for powerful institutions to keep us sick, but not dying. When we spend billions of dollars to grow and process meat, the environment loses but somebody wins. If you spend all your time with writers, artists and environmental science majors, you might start to think that money is scarce all over, but drop in on a pharmaceutical conference sometime: They’ve got more money than they know what to do with; they’re giving away iPads like they’re napkins. Science is starting to make the connection that our most common diseases―heart disease and diabetes, sure, but also cancer, multiple sclerosis, ADD, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and arthritis―might not just be an inevitable byproduct of genetic determinism, that, in fact, these diseases have more than a little to do with our diets. My mind always comes back to this chilling image from the AMC show “Breaking Bad.” The camera zooms in on a $500 check the hero has just handed over for his chemotherapy―money he earned by making and selling meth. It reminds me of how the world really works, how everything is connected and how we’re doomed.

Where I’m calling from Adopting a plant-based diet has been a long time coming for me. I’d been a pescatarian―a vegetarian who eats fish―for about 10 years, for a lot of reasons: I love animals, I like being different and I believe it’s healthier. When people asked me why it was okay to eat fish but not other animals, I’d be cute and say, “Fish are stupid,” or, “Look, I’m doing my part.” Eating fish makes you a lot more flexible, and nobody wants to be a fussy eater or a burden. Abstaining from all meat is actually fairly easy, it turns out―but both meat and dairy products? Watch in horror as your food choices shrink before your eyes. So I always filed going all the way as a nice idea that could never work, like socialism or unconditional love. But then I got sober, which tends to open up a lot of free time. I got more into yoga and meditation, and the question kept sprouting. A few months ago, I had a dream that I lived on a farm with laying hens and thought, “How nice to eat fresh farmed eggs. This is nice.” The eggs hatched inside a crate, but they weren’t baby chicks;

they were rats. The rats started multiplying and crawling around on top of one another until they filled up the crate and suffocated. Too much fish, cheese and eggs had me feeling sluggish and blue. One night, while meditating, I felt a contradiction between the mucus lining my intestinal walls from so much dairy and my own divine purpose. I was filled with the idea that there’s no distinction between what’s bad for the earth and the other animals and what’s bad for our bodies, because we’re all one beating heart. In that moment, I felt that glazed ham and Pop Tarts weren’t just unhealthy but, honestly, evil. Now that some time has passed, I don’t know if it’s as simple as all that, but that moment in lotus got the ball rolling. At Christmastime, I ate cakes and cookies and I even had some pork at my Great Aunt Bette’s house―dude, she’s 92 and she put the plate right in front of me; what would you have done?― but I couldn’t shake the idea that our food choices are wicked and our earthly realm is full of sin. Then I saw a video clip

of Ellen DeGeneres talking about her conversion to veganism. She said that she could no longer reconcile her love of animals with the practice of eating them. She said she watched a film called Earthlings (you can see it on YouTube) that takes you through factory farming practices, the fur industry and other forms of animal exploitation via a barrage of unrelenting images―and that was it for Ellen! Now, I’m not saying that I do everything Ellen tells me to do, but I mean. If I went on her show and she asked me to dance, I’d dance. I feel like God came down and made me sit through three-quarters of Earthlings, and then I cut a deal: I said, “If you let me stop watching this movie, I promise I’ll never eat fish or dairy again.” After that, I think a fairy went inside my brain and flipped a switch that made it all incredibly easy. Angels, gremlins, a seizure―whatever you want to call it―burned away the parts of my brain that loved tuna melts and worried about what people would think of me. It was like what happened to me six months ago, when I cast a spell asking

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to be happy and the cosmos came along and took away my drug and alcohol addictions. But whatever. I cast spells and worship the moon. Let’s move on. When you first get into plant-based eating, it’s like joining a new church. I spent hours combing through recipes and studying restaurant ingredients. Burger King fries are animal-product free, but did you know that McDonald’s fries aren’t even vegetarian? They’re covered in meat powder. As a full-grown woman, I used to buy happy meals without meat and make little french fry cheese sandwiches. It was a withered attempt to stay forever young, I guess. To find out that McDonald’s fries come with meat powder was like learning about the Holocaust. It’s easy to overlook the number of commercial foods that contain animal products―until you try to do without them. It’s as though I woke up one morning and decided to give up buttons or left turns. There will be nothing for me to wait in line for at Big Dipper this summer. The point is that eating a plant-based diet can be socially alienating. Not long ago, I went to an early morning press screening for a dreary foreign film. The PR lady tried to soften the blow by giving me and all the other reviewers an old-fashioned box of buttered popcorn. And I’m the asshole that has to say “no, thanks” every time. She frowned. My new lifestyle makes people frown. Lately, I’ve been staying in Waterford, a suburban part of Michigan. When I go through the supermarket checkout buying nothing but swiss chard and watermelon, it’s embarrassing. I don’t want to seem superior. Sometimes people act weird and defensive, and sometimes I just get anxious anticipating that they might, which makes me countermad before I leave the house: Why should I have to hide my principles? Why don’t you stop eating my friends? You read one article about how fish with hot pepper on their lips get upset and try to rub it off on the glass, then another on how arctic foxes will circle around and around in pens until they succumb to something called “cage madness.” Next you watch The Cove, where one of Flipper’s handlers reveals that the dolphin was so depressed about acting on television that he willfully stopped breathing in the guy’s arms, and before you know it, you’re ruining everybody’s Valentine’s Day by posting articles on Facebook implying that anyone who buys roses supports sex slavery and child labor. Somebody needs to get laid or take a walk. Man was designed to eat meat If you eat meat, you probably believe that. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned about nutrition, it’s that we really don’t know anything about nutrition. Advocates of a Paleolithic diet believe the key to health is to eat a lot of meat and throw boulders for exercise, like our cavedwelling ancestors. Hardcore vegans, an ordinarily secular lot, will suddenly get all blind-clockmaker about it and claim that humans were designed to eat fruits and vegetables, like the mighty gorilla. Some people still swear by the Atkins diet, although their leader dropped dead of a heart attack. There’s a gang of Australians on the internet who advocate eating 30 bananas a day and not much else. These are fit and beautiful people. But I don’t know. Name a diet and I can find a pie graph that proves its efficacy. People can live entirely on hot dogs or Big Macs or they can subsist on nothing but green juice and a few handfuls of almonds. If humans are designed for anything, it’s adaptation. Ultimately, what we eat is a choice. And then there’s the environment. I think most people have a general idea that factory farming isn’t the greatest thing since Kraft Singles, but let’s get more specific. Cows and pigs and all those other hoofed animals are totally big (cows are so big that cow tipping isn’t even a real thing). Big animals eat a lot and they take up a lot of space. The amount of land used to feed farmed animals with crops and grazing is roughly the same size as Africa. Over-farming land with crops like corn and soybeans to fatten the animals leads to massive deforestation and depletes the soil so that the crops left over for humans have only a fraction of the vitamins and nutrients they did just 50 years ago. Big animals also shit a lot, and by a lot I mean somewhere close to 1 billion tons of manure a year. Cow poo isn’t just gross and weird to talk about; it releases methane, ammonia, carbon dioxide and other

gasses into the air, making it one of the top contributors to global warming. Hamburgers starve polar bears. Manure runs off into the lakes, rivers and oceans, which contaminates the water supply, killing a lot of fish, and the contaminated water is none too safe for human consumption, either. Factory farming produces hundreds of pounds of nitrous oxide every day, which is a major source of acid rain. Producing all of this meat takes a lot of resources in the form of oil, water and land use that we just don’t have to spare anymore. Of all the crops grown in the U.S., we’re feeding 70 percent of them to livestock. Two shakes of a lamb’s tail Every now and then, barbecue still smells good to me. The scent of singed flesh wafting through the air brings with it the culture of delicious sin, and I get nostalgic. I have a few stock images that I pull up for just these moments. On a farm when I was a kid, I saw a lamb jump up on a woman and wag its tail, just like a dog. “Pay attention to me,” the lamb seemed to say. “I have instant and inexplicable affection for you.” It was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Once, I saw a groundhog on his hind legs, staring at the sun; what could he possibly have been thinking about? Cravings hit, and I see a pet rabbit balancing a pancake on his head. Like everything else, the smell drifts up into the sky and floats away.

It’s not anthropomorphizing to attribute fear, pain, frustration and joy to animals. These are not uniquely human emotions. If you’ve ever observed an animal over time, like your dog or cat or a particular deer in your neighborhood, you know that it has its own, distinct traits. I think what we sometimes forget or choose to ignore is that they’re all like that. People sometimes argue that it’s okay to eat animals if they’re bred for the purpose, but what does that even mean? The animals we see scurrying around in the Rattlesnake are the lucky ones. When piglets are born on a feedlot, they don’t get the memo that their lives don’t matter. They arrive on this earth fresh-faced and ready to party like the rest of us. Nobody has it worse than the chickens. Around 33 billion are slaughtered every year. Of those, most will never be given more space to move in their lifetimes than the area of a standard sheet of paper. They can never spread their wings or turn around. That stuff you’ve heard about KFC chickens being bred with breasts so fat that their legs are crushed under the weight of their Frankenstein bodies? It’s not an exaggeration. Male chicks are considered a byproduct of the industry and get thrown in giant bins to suffocate or whatever. The girls have their beaks seared off―without anesthesia―so they don’t peck each other to death in such close quarters. Factory farmers do their best to slaughter animals efficiently. Generally, they’re strung up by their hindquarters and have their

throats slashed, and then they’ll usually bleed to death quickly―except when they don’t. Animals are dipped in boiling water to strip the hair off their skins while they’re still alive, or a cow thrashes on a conveyer belt, or a lamb has its skin ripped off while its eyeballs move panicked around the room, wondering, “Where am I? When is this going to be over?” This kind of thing happens all the time. If you think there are all sorts of regulations in place that ensure the animals aren’t suffering, well, I have to correct you: It’s not really like that. The regulations are designed to keep you safe, not the other animals, and they do a dismal job at that. It’s a huge, powerful industry that by and large regulates itself. A worker on a slaughter line kills an animal every 12 seconds; around 2,500 a day. The numbers are so staggering that the mind can’t do anything with them but pretend they don’t exist. Nobody wants to hear about this stuff. I don’t particularly want to write about it. It would be easy enough to make a case for a plant-based diet without ever mentioning how the other animals feel. The ethics of eating animals usually gets left out of most of these conversations because it’s seen as too academic, one of those questions with no answer, like whether capital punishment is okay or who created the earth. It’s impolite to bring up the whites of a panicked lamb’s eyes in casual dinner conversation. It’s not good mood food Over time, weird things have happened. Food is no longer food. It’s nobody’s fault, really. Suppliers were trying to make production more efficient, feed more people and make the food tastier, longer lasting and cheaper. So, like cars, they put animals on conveyer belts. Instead of growing a variety of food on a smaller scale, they went with massive amounts of more versatile crops like soy, corn and grains that they could put in everything and feed to the animals. To make this bland, colorless food more palatable, they started creating tastes in labs, turned corn into sugar, invented fats and came up with calorie-free sweeteners that give rats brain tumors. They genetically modified seeds and tailored pesticides so that a few companies controlled all the crops. Then they set up the system so that the same people who make money off the food are responsible for making sure it’s safe for us to eat. I take it back. Maybe it is somebody’s fault. Companies can’t own an apple in the same way that they can own a Nutri-Grain bar. There’s no profit in an eggplant that just anybody can pull out of the earth. So what did they do? The industry went in at a molecular level and redefined what our brains consider food. These fake foods mutate our cells and we acquire lifelong addictions, but since we’re all becoming chronically ill without dying all at once, we overlook the cause. What’s happening right now is way strange. People are catching on that fruits and vegetables are good for you and eating junk is bad. At the same time, the industry keeps plugging away at us: Now they’re redefining health. But we don’t need Vitamin Water! We need them to put the vitamins back in our soil. When it comes to food interacting with our bodies on the cellular level in strange and horrifying ways, these are the top offenders: sugar, dairy, gluten, any kind of highly processed food and, finally, industrially farmed animal products. Gluten is the gluey stuff in wheat flour, and our systems are rebelling from too much of it. Intolerance to gluten causes inflammation in the body and does mean things to the intestines, along with a whole host of other symptoms too lengthy and gross to get into. Sugar is linked to heart disease, hypertension, anxiety, depression, war, poverty, death and recession. I can’t find any medical condition that it doesn’t exacerbate. It’s hidden in all sorts of food and comes in many costumes, including maltodextrin, sucrose, fructose and highfructose corn syrup. I feel like I’m telling you that Santa Claus isn’t real, but unless it’s an intrinsic sugar, found within the cell structures of natural foods such as fruits and vegetables, there’s no healthy reason to eat it. Ever. I have this story in my head from childhood, of a white man introducing refined sugar to Native Americans. The Indian says, “This is the best thing I’ve ever tasted”―and it all goes downhill from there.

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And then we have “dairy,” which is probably the reason I managed to be a chubby vegetarian for so long. I gave up drinking cow’s milk a long time ago, because I had the sneaking feeling that it didn’t make sense to drink milk designed for an animal with four stomachs. When it was curdled and hidden in delicious melted cheese, I managed to brush this off. But cow’s milk, even organic cow’s milk, is filled with hormones, and we don’t need any extra hormones floating around in our ladies’ systems. No, but really. The most dangerous of these is the growth hormone in the form of insulin that is good for developing calves but, you know, cancerous and horrifying for humans. The “Got Milk?” website has recently launched a spirited campaign against plant-based milk. It tells you that hazelnut milk is gross because you have to shake it. “What’s that stuff on the bottom?” the site says. They think you’re nine years old; it’s awesome. Their claim is that “real” milk is pure and good because it comes from cows and the only ingredient in milk is “milk,” but that’s just not true. Cow’s milk will always contain industry-acceptable amounts of blood and pus, along with herbicides, pesticides, feces, bacteria, viruses, hormones, fat and cholesterol. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese―which means cheese is just heavily concentrated amounts of that stuff I just mentioned. Like dairy, industrialized meat is filled with hormones, pesticides and antibiotics and the animals’ bellies are full of heavily sprayed, genetically modified corn. When it comes to health, the issue isn’t animal flesh per se. It’s what they have to do to the animals to keep them alive under such untenable conditions that’s making us sick. The difference between the elk you kill up Gold Creek and eat throughout the winter and the ammonia-drenched beef product they’ve been selling in supermarkets and putting in kids’ school lunches is like the difference between eggs that come from your neighbor’s happy chickens and the stuff that shoots out of sad hens in cramped cells. When we eat sad animals, we inherit those feelings. Even if we were designed to eat meat, were we designed to manipulate the animals’ genes, artificially inseminate them and reproduce them by the billions? Or are we just being dicks? I know: “It can’t be that bad,” you’re thinking. “We eat this shit every day, and we’re fine, right? If this stuff were really harmful, the FDA would step in. The USDA would recall the beef. Or the EPA... The FBI?” Somebody call the National Guard: They’re trying to slowly poison us with donuts. We’re all starring in a long, dull horror film, and nobody is going to come save us. Don’t forget that humans have a rich history of stupidity. In ancient Rome, they ran their drinking water through lead pipes. The people of Easter Island ruined their civilization because they cut down every tree without remembering to plant new ones. American colonists tried a horse for witchcraft and then hanged it in a town square. You know, as an example to the other horses. Attack of the foodies There was something grotesque and satisfying about the way we forced Michele Bachmann to choke down that phallic hot dog on a stick at the Iowa caucus to prove that she had what it took to be our president. And then we went ahead and turned on her anyway. This must be some sort of hipster granola backlash, a way of taking back hedonism for our generation, but what is it accomplishing, really? We eat garbage and we’re proud of it. People make elaborate sculptures of lunch meat to look like football stadiums for their Superbowl parties. There are television shows centered around watching grown men unhinge their jaws and try to take on the world’s biggest hamburger. Someone writes a banal Facebook status update with the word “bacon” and in five minutes it has 37 likes. I hear this all the time: “I would be a vegetarian if not for bacon.” That’s so weird.

Bacon has long inconvenienced me by making its way into salads and sandwiches, but it’s gotten worse. Now it’s in desserts. Meanwhile, Dunkin’ Donuts is about to unleash a pork donut. Jack in the Box now has a bacon-flavored milkshake that’s not on the menu; it’s this special viral campaign where only people in the know can get in on it. (Oddly enough, the bacon shake is meat free. The taste is arrived at chemically.) Yet anyone who’s spent any time with a pig will tell you that pigs are sensitive, intelligent animals who would just as soon not have all this extra attention. Fruits and vegetables are totally metal This is what I’d like to see: Everybody all at once stops buying industrialized animal products. Instead, we focus our energy on local agriculture. Over time, we replenish the soil and filter money down from the suits and into the hands of the people who will grow food and raise animals with respect and love. Meat production becomes a smalltime operation, which will doubtless drive up the price, but then people will treat it as either a once-in-a-while delicacy or stop eating it all together. Sportsmen can still hunt if they want. We all get healthier and smarter and nicer. We use all the money and time we’re saving on not being sick to learn how to love each other again and explore galaxies. I’m not kidding. My friend Dick is a great lover of meat. We fight about this constantly, and I’m talking door-slamming, crying, “Don’t ever talk to me again” fight-

ing. Not long ago, we had a relatively civil conversation in which Dick brought up a series of odd points that never would have occurred to me. “If we stop raising cows for meat, what will happen to cows?” he said. “I mean, there are no wild cows.” I had to think about it for a second. “There will be far fewer cows,” I said. “They’re a domestic animal, like dogs and cats, so they’ll still exist on small farms and ranches for scaled-down operations.” I told him my dream for the future, where we love our goats like children and men go off into the woods to bring home wild turkey for the family on holidays. “You can’t have everybody out hunting their meat,” he said. “It’d be gone in an afternoon.” But surely, if people have to go out and kill their own dinner, most everyone wouldn’t want to, right? Dick wears colored nail polish and writes consumer news and video-game reviews for a living. He has a deep voice and broad shoulders, but he’s still sort of an indoor guy. “You wouldn’t actually take up hunting just so you could still eat meat, would you?” I asked. “Yes,” he said. He didn’t even stop to think about it. That’s when I realized there was a fundamental piece to this puz-

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zle that I just wasn’t getting. It’s not that people are ignorant of the issues; it’s that people really love eating meat. And that love dwells so deeply in our bones that it seems inseparable from being human. Giving up meat can seem futile, at best symbolic. I’ve read that each vegetarian saves an average of 404 animals a year, which sounds like a lot, but, like, half of that number are shrimp and minnows. In the grand scheme of things, it’s nothing. It feels like a lot of sacrifice for a dismal impact, so what’s the point of depriving yourself? If everybody did it, that would be one thing; but not everybody is doing it. Why should I have to give up something that I love if everybody else gets to indulge? Years of conditioning take over from there: You only live so long―might as well enjoy yourself while you’re here! Go ahead, have some bacon. You deserve it, America! People think that health food is boring, that not eating junk sucks all the fun out of life. But real, sustained fun is an art. I’ve lived a lot of my life in cycles of chemically induced comfort followed by embarrassment and hangovers. There were no short cuts to happiness; it was just a never-ending seesaw. I went searching for true connections with other humans on bar stools and the results were always the same: I felt closer to people at night, then farther away in the morning. I don’t doubt that you can find bliss in a ham sandwich, but food is a fleeting refuge. It’s not enough just to want to be happy and good. It takes practice and wisdom to know what that is, and then, when the cultural currents run against you, it takes strength and courage to practice what you learn. I’ve seen that look in people’s eyes when I don’t drink wine at dinner or eat birthday cake. They feel sorry for me. My friends think I’ve gone extreme, militant. That’s one way of looking at it. Mostly, I just see myself becoming more and more the person that I’ve always wanted to be. Believe it or not, I’m still a hedonist. It feels really good to live this way. If you want to change the world by changing the way you eat, it can’t be done. But what you do still makes a difference. You can live your life on purpose, and it sets an example to the people around you that it’s possible to live a happy life without pizza. Fruits and vegetables buzz at a high frequency. I have this habit of eating red peppers in public like they’re apples, and let me tell you, it drives women wild with desire. When I eat a grapefruit, they circle around me like they’re prehistoric men and I’m the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. I’m writing to you from the bowels of Midwest suburbia, where everything is spread out, where there’s no sense of community, where the only walking people do is from their front doors to their cars and from the parking lot to the big-box store, where practically no one hunts or fishes or grows their own food or shops at a farmers market or the Good Food Store. Virtue feels far away. If you’ve lived in Montana your whole life, you might not realize how untypical your community is. You might not realize how good you already have it, or could. I get angry that industries take over the landscape with hypnotizing images that seduce and manipulate us. They feed us highly addictive food that makes us sick and then they profit from our diseases. Then they circle back around and make us feel like it’s our fault. We eat this food of our own free will, right? Maybe, but it’s not really a fair fight. The evildoers have got us thinking that organic produce isn’t real food. Don’t let them do that! It’s the realest. It’s awesome to get riled up about stuff and occupy places, but eating politically can be so much more effective and metal. Why not start by occupying your body? Your heart. Your mind. Do we really want to be remembered as the generation that came up with chocolate bacon? C’mon. We’re better than that. Let’s do something cooler. editor@missoulanews.com

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My son’s first taste of solid “food” was dirt licked from a freshly dug parsnip. He’s hardly the only kid to grow up with a dirty spoon in his mouth, but it’s understandable that parents want to prevent such culinary adventures. Many illnesses are caused by exposure to microorganisms, which tend to hang out in dirty places. But a growing body of epidemiological studies suggests that early exposure to microbes is crucial to the development of a healthy immune system. Correlations are strong between early-life exposure to microbes and lifelong absence of asthma, allergies, eczema and other autoimmune diseases. The relationship, dubbed the hygiene hypothesis, has been repeatedly confirmed in the last two decades, but there remains scant information as to how it might actually work. Now, research published March 22 in Science proposes a mechanism for the hygiene hypothesis. If this research can be extended to humans, it could lead the medical community to modify its use of antibiotics and provide parents a whole new perspective on mud pie. The paper, titled “Microbial Exposure During Early Life Has Persistent Effects on Natural Killer T Cell Function,” is the first study to make headway in explaining a mechanism, perhaps one of many, behind the hygiene hypothesis—at least in mice. A research team led by Dr. Richard Blumberg and Dr. Dennis Kasper of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston studied “germ-free” mice that were born and raised in a sterile environment and treated with antibiotics. Compared to mice that were allowed normal contact with microbes, the germ-free mice had exaggerated inflammation of their lungs and colon reminiscent of what you’d associate with asthma and colitis. The team attributed the inflammations to increased levels of specialized white blood cells called invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells, which they detected in the lungs and bowels of the germ-free mice. The iNKT cells, and resulting inflammation of lungs and bowels, did not go away when the mice were exposed to microbes later in life. One model for the hygiene hypothesis speculates that insufficient exposure to pathogens stunts parts of the immune system, causing other parts to become too powerful and to overcompensate, leading to autoimmune disorders like allergies and asth-

ma. The recent work of Blumberg et al appears to validate this explanation, filling in some of the blanks. The iNKT cells called to action in germ-free mice could be real-life analogs to aspects of the overcompensating part of the human immune system. While pleased with his team’s discovery, Dr. Blumberg told me by phone that before he can truly call the observed behavior of iNKT cells a “mechanism,” rather than a “potential mechanism,” two major hurdles need to be crossed. “Now that we have a potential mechanism, we’re going to try to understand the specific microbes

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involved. The next step would be to show the same mechanism at work in humans.” In addition to making parents rethink their fear of dirt, this research could bring about changes to which antibiotics are prescribed to kids and pregnant moms. “If you’re going to look for an epidemiological correlate to what we’ve observed, it’s that early-life exposure to antibiotics might force a reduction in that protective colonization,” Blumberg told me. “But that’s speculation.” In addition to antibiotic use, society’s war on germs involves antibacterial soaps and disinfectants, the pasteurization of milk and the maintenance of hyper-clean living environments. Of the 3 million different genes identifiable in our bodies, only 30,000 are human genes. Most of the rest are bacterial genes. By indiscriminately attacking the microbes in our lives, we may be attacking important parts of ourselves. So should parents refuse antibiotics for their kids to ensure they don’t acquire autoimmune disorders? Blumberg isn’t going that far. “These are probabilities we’re talking about. Just because a person

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gets antibiotics early in life doesn’t mean it will necessarily be detrimental.” A similar trade-off may be rising to the surface in the ongoing debate over unpasteurized milk. Raw milk has caused a slew of food-borne illness events— most recently Campylobacter outbreaks in California and Pennsylvania, which together sickened almost 100 people in recent months. On the other hand, drinking raw milk correlates with a reduced likelihood of asthma. An August 2011 paper in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reported that children who drink raw milk have a 41percent lower risk of developing asthma and are about half as likely to develop hay fever, compared to kids who drink only store-bought pasteurized milk. Blumberg declined to comment on the raw milk debate, other than stating generally that “the benefits of our modern hygienic practices and use of antibiotics far outweigh the risks.” Until we better understand what’s behind the hygiene hypothesis, he advised, it’s best to continue washing our hands and taking our medicine. If iNKT cell behavior like what the team reported can be found in humans, it would still provide only a piece of the puzzle. Many autoimmune diseases might have a genetic component as well. A child whose parents both have allergies has a 75 percent chance of developing allergies as well. So is there a take-home message for expecting parents or those with young children? You won’t hear many people going on the record to dissuade anyone from using antibiotics, vaccines, pasteurized milk, etc., despite their growing associations with autoimmune diseases. Because if getting too cozy with microbes doesn’t make you stronger, it could kill you. Still, significant thought—and research dollars— are being put into the possibility that probiotics (beneficial, living bacteria in pill form) early in life could provide protection against autoimmune diseases. It’s no wonder that Blumberg wants to find out which ones are doing the heavy lifting in holding back the crush of iNKT cells in mice. At the very least, it seems like yet another reason for pregnant moms and young families to get a plot at a community garden. Playing in the dirt and with other dirty children seems like a better idea than ever. How well you clean the parsnips is your call.

LISTINGS $…Under $5 $–$$…$5–$15 $$–$$$…$15 and over

tion of homemade soups, salads and desserts. Gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, and frappes. Ample seating; free wifi. Free downtown delivery (weekdays) with $10.00 min. order. Call ahead to have your order ready for you! Open 7 days a week. Voted one of top 20 bagel shops in country by internet survey. $-$$

Alcan Bar and Grill 16780 Beckwith St. Frenchtown • 626-9930 Tantalize your taste buds with Angus beef burgers, chicken strips, shrimp, and biscuits and gravy from Alcan Bar & Grill. With more than 20 years of experience and 10 years in the business, we have been offering fresh meals and beverages at the area's most competitive prices. Our friendly professionals offer personalized service and make sure you leave our restaurant as one of our friends. We offer have a variety of specials for ladies night and sports events featuring drink specials and free food. Contact us today and enjoy our incredible menu selection. 9 am – 2 am Mon-Sun.

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 hand-made 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 breakfast goodies (Be sure to include Bernice’s Turnovers!), a cup of freshly brewed Bernice’s coffee or a few 6 pack of dinner rolls for after brunch ham sandwiches. YUM! She’ll be telling you how much she loves you all day long. Hoppy Easter. xoxo bernice.

Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway (across from courthouse) • 728-8900 Featuring over 25 sandwich selections, 20 bagel varieties, & 20 cream cheese spreads. Also a wide selec-

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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. $-$$ Big Sky Drive In 1016 W. Broadway 549-5431 Big Sky Drive In opened June 2nd 1962. We feature soft serve ice cream, shakes, malts, spins, burger, hot dogs, pork chop sandwiches and breaded mushrooms all made to order. Enjoy our 23 shake and malt flavors or the orange twist ice cream. Drive thru or stay and enjoy your food in our outdoor seating area. Lunch and dinner, seven days a week. $-$$ Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St., Suite 200 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 2. 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.

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the 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 late. $-$$ Burger Shack 1900 Brooks • 549-2194 (Holiday Village) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED! Come take a bite out of our ½ lb big & beefy burgers! We're the the only burger joint in Missoula serving 100% Certified Angus beef, handpattied, charbroiled and made to order. We have over 18 mouthwatering specialty burgers to choose from.Check out our Food Challenge: Eat a 6 patty, 6 cheese, 12 bacon burger OR a 2 foot Philly in 30 min. or less and win $100 in Free Food! Even the burps taste good! Open Monday thru Saturday 11am to 8pm. Call ahead or order to-go 549-2194. Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 39 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Claim Jumper 3021 Brooks 728-0074 Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Come in between 7-8 am for our Early Bird Breakfast Special: Get 50% off any breakfast menu item! Or Join us for Lunch and Dinner. We feature CJ’s Famous Fried Chicken, Delicious Steaks, and your Favorite Pub Classics. Breakfast from 7am-11am on Weekdays and 7am-2pm on Weekends. Lunch and Dinner 11am-9pm Sun-Wed and 11am-10pm ThursSat. Ask your Server about our Players Club! Happy Hour in our lounge M-F 4-6 PM. $-$$$ 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. We deliver and we cater!

The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. • 926-2038 The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St 926-2038 Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. 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. 11am-9pm Tuesday-Sunday. Downtown Missoula. $ Food For Thought 540 Daly Ave. • 721-6033 Missoula's Original Coffehouse/Café located across from the U of M campus. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week+dinner 5 nights a week. Also serving cold sandwiches, soups, salads, with baked goods and espresso bar. HUGE Portions and the Best BREAKFAST in town. MTH 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-8pm. $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 41-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted cage free chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm $-$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula's best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. • 532-2056 Brooks and Browns Trivia Night is back. $7 Bayern Pitchers plus appetizer specials. Every Thursday from 7-10pm. $50 Bar Tab to winning team. Warm up your chilly nights with our Hot Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. We have Classic French Onion Soup and hearty Bison chili made in house daily. Fall in love with our Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloafstuffed with crispy Daily’s bacon and cheddar cheese, served with cheddar mashed potatoes and corn. And finish the best meal in town with our New Orleans style Bread Pudding with warm caramel sauce and Big Dipper vanilla bean Ice cream. We still have Happy Hour from 4-7 every day and on game days we offer wings specials and all your favorite local micro-brews. Everyone loves our SUNDAY BINGO NIGHT! Sundays 6-9 pm at Brooks and Browns. Same happy Hour specials ($5 pulled pork sliders, ?

HAPPIESTHOUR Hooters What you’re drinking: The “Big Daddy,” a 25-ounce beer special for $3.85 that rotates monthly. Hooters also offers a full bar with aptly named drinks such as the “Blonde Bombshell,” made with Baileys, Kahlúa, Grand Marnier and vodka. What you’re eating: Wings. Hooters bartender Saskia Boogman says they’re best with extra sauce: “I always make sure to order them extra wet.” Hooters also serves salads, burgers and seafood. What you’re doing: Flirting with Boogman and her coworkers. They’re not shy. Ambiance: Hooters feels like a utopian sports bar. Country music plays on the radio. Basketball games play on widescreen TVs. Boogman and her coworkers serve food and drinks in short-shorts and tight tank tops. A dimly lit casino with blinking gaming machines beckons those not otherwise distracted. Who you’re drinking with: On a recent rainy Friday at lunchtime, it’s mostly men wearing ball caps. Boogman says the clientele diver-

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sifies on weekends, when families file in with kids and older patrons belly up to the bar. “Little old ladies love Hooters,” Boogman says. “It’s strange but true.” Happiest Hour specials: Weekday afternoons between 3 and 6, domestic pints sell for $2 and microbrews and imports for $2.75; appetizers are two for one. Additional specials rotate nightly. (We recommend Thursday bingo nights, when margaritas run $1.50 and all-you-can-eat wings sell for $12.99.) How to find it: 3050 Stockyard Rd., just off North Reserve, across from the Hilton Garden Inn. —Jessica Mayrer 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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order wings, ? nachos; $6 Bud Lite pitchers) Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula. 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 Asian Restaurant 529 S. Higgins • 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com All our menu items are made from scratch, featuring dishes from Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Nepal, and Malaysia. Extensive tea menu. Missoula's Original Bubble Teas. Beer, Wine and Sake available. Join us in our Asian themed dining room for a wonderful IZA experience. Rotating music and DJs. Lunch 11:30-3:00, Happy Hour 3-6, Dinner 5-10. $-$$ Jakers 3515 Brooks St. • 721-1312 www.jakers.com Every occasion is a celebration at Jakers. Enjoy our two for one Happy Hour throughout the week in a fun, casual atmosphere. Hungry? Try our hand cut steaks, small plate menu and our vegetarian & gluten free entrees. For reservations or take out call 721-1312. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve • 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$

April

COFFEE SPECIAL

Colombian Excelso Dark Roast $10.95/lb.

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. $ The Mercantile Deli 119 S. Higgins Ave. • 721-6372 themercantiledeli.com Located next to the historic Wilma Theater, the Merc features a relaxed atmosphere, handcrafted Paninis, Sandwiches, and wholesome Soups and Salads. Try a Monte Cristo for breakfast, a Pork Love Panini for lunch, or have us cater your next company event. Open Monday – Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Downtown delivery available. $-$$

Missoula’s Best Coffee

BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

The Mustard Seed Asian Café Southgate Mall • 542-7333 Contemporary Asian Cuisine served in our allnew bistro atmosphere. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combined from Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences to appeal to American palates. Full menu available in our non-smoking bar. Fresh daily desserts, microbrews, fine wines & signature drinks. Takeout & delivery available. $$-$$$

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Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. • 543-3188 Don’t feel like cooking? Pick up some fried chicken, made to order sandwiches, fresh deli salads, & sliced meats and cheeses. Or mix and match items from our hot case. Need some dessert with that? Our bakery makes cookies, cakes, and brownies that are ready when you are. $-$$

SATURDAYS $1 SUSHI 4pm-9pm Mondays & Thursdays - $1 SUSHI

(all day)

Tuesdays - LADIES' NIGHT 4pm-9pm Not available for To-Go orders

Paul’s Pancake Parlor 2305 Brooks • 728-9071 (Tremper’s Shopping Center) Check out our home cooked lunch and dinner specials or try one of 17 varieties of pancakes. Our famous breakfast is served all day! Monday is all you can eat spaghetti for $8.50. Wednesday is turkey night with all of the trimmings for $7.75. Eat in or take-out. M-F 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-4pm. $–$$. Pearl Café 231 E. Front St. • 541-0231 Country French specialties, bison, elk, and fresh fish daily. Delicious salads and appetizers, as well as breads and desserts baked in-house. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Philly West 134 W. Broadway • 493-6204 For an East-coast taste of pizza, stromboli, hoagies, salads, and pasta dishes and CHEESESTEAKS, try Philly West. A taste of the great “fightin’ city of Philadelphia” can be enjoyed Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner and late on weekends. We create our marinara, meatballs, dough and sauces in-house so if “youse wanna eat,” come to 134 W. Broadway. 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! Sapore 424 N. Higgins Ave. • 542-6695 Voted best new restaurant in the Missoula Independent's Best of Missoula, 2011. Located on Higgins Ave., across the street from Wordens.

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Serving progressive American food consisting of fresh housemade pastas every day, pizza, local beef, and fresh fish delivered from Taste of Alaska. New specials: burger & beer Sundays, 5-7 $9 ~ pizza & beer Tuesdays, 5-7 $10 ~ draft beers, Tuesday -Thursday, 5-6:30 $3. Business hours: Tues.- Sat. 5-10:30 pm., Sat. 10-3 pm., Sun. 5-10 pm. Authentic Thai Restaurant 221 W. Broadway • 543-9966 sawaddeedowntown.com Sa Wa Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of tantalizing entrees. Featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Thai flavors- no MSG! See for yourself why Thai food is a deliciously different change from other Asian cuisine. Now serving beer and wine! $-$$ Sean Kelly’s Empire Grill 130 W. Pine St. • 542-1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for lunch & dinner. Featuring brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11-2pm. Serving international & Irish pub fare. Full bar, beer, wine, martinis. $-$$ Silvertip Casino 680 SW Higgins • 728-5643 The Silvertip Casino is Missoula’s premiere casino offering 20 Video gaming machines, best live poker in Missoula, full beverage liquor, 11 flat screen tv’s and great food at great prices. Breakfast Specials starting at $2.99 (7-11am) For a complete menu, go to www.silvertipcasino.com. Open 24/7. $-$$ Sparkle Laundry 812 S. Higgins Ave. 721-5146 The big pizza joints have been hating on our $6, made-to-order, 12” pepperoni pizzas for a reason. They’re affordable and they’re good. Well, the cat’s out of the bag, boyee! We also have dogs, pretzels, muffins, bagels, ice cream and more. We do your laundry too. Since 1960. NOT JUST SUSHI Sushi Hana Downtown offering a new idea for your dining experience. Meat, poultry, vegetables and grain are a large part of Japanese cuisine. We also love our fried comfort food too. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Corner of Pine & Higgins. 549-7979. $$–$$$ Taco Del Sol 422 N. Higgins 327-8929 Stop in when you're in the neighborhood. We'll do our best to treat you right! Crowned Missoula's best lunch for under $6. Mon.-Sat. 1110 Sun 12-9. Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 • tacosano.net Once you find us you'll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. Tamarack Brewing Company 231 W. Front Street 830-3113 facebook.com/tamarackmissoula Tamarack Brewing Company opened its first Taphouse in Missoula in 2011. Overlooking Caras Park, Tamarack Missoula has two floors -a sports pub downstairs, and casual dining upstairs. Patrons can find Tamarack’s handcrafted ales and great pub fare on both levels. Enjoy beer-inspired menu items like brew bread wraps, Hat Trick Hop IPA Fish and Chips, and Dock Days Hefeweizen Caesar Salads. Try one of our staple ales like Hat Trick Hop IPA or Yard Sale Amber Ale, or one of our rotating seasonal beers, like, Old 'Stache Whiskey Barrel Porter, Headwall Double IPA, Stoner Kriek and more. Don’t miss $8 growler fills on Wednesday and Sunday, Community Tap Night every Tuesday, Kids Eat Free Mondays, and more. See you at The ‘Rack! $-$$ Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming • 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$ YoWaffle Yogurt 216 W. Main St. • 543-6072 (Between Thai Spicy and The Shack) www.yowaffle.com YoWaffle is a self-serve frozen yogurt and Belgian waffle eatery offering 10 continuously changing flavors of yogurt, over 60 toppings, gluten free cones and waffles available, hot and cold beverages, and 2 soups daily. Indoor and outdoor seating. Meetings welcome. Open 7 days a week. Sun-Thurs 11 AM to 11 PM, Fri 11 AM to 12 AM, Sat. 10 AM to 12 AM. Free WiFi. Loyalty punch cards, gift cards and t-shirts available. UMONEY. Like us on facebook. Let YoWaffle host your next birthday party! $

Arts & Entertainment listings April 5 – April 12, 2012

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Brothers in arms. The Cave Singers bring a dash of folk and a splash of indie to the Badlander, 220 Ryman St., on Tue., Apr. 10, at 9 PM, with locals Butter. $8.

THURSDAY

April

Drop the controller and check out this month’s theme at the Montana Natural History Center’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program. This month’s theme is Osprey. Pliny the Elder would approve. 120

Hickory St. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. montananaturalist.org. Derek Smith tunes up while you get tuned up at the Draught Works Brewery (please drink responsibly). 915 Toole. 4–7 PM. Free.

nightlife You’ll be climbing up a wall at Freestone Climbing Center’s Ladies Night. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 students.

Get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at the weekly meeting of the Tr e a s u r e S t a t e To a s t m a s t e r s . Community Medical Center meeting rooms. 2827 Ft. Missoula Rd. 6–7 PM. Free. end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., April 6, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to The Calemander c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367.

Times Run 4/6- 4/12

Cinemas, Live Music & Theater

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13) Nightly at 7 & 9 Sat at 1 & 3 Friends with Kids Nightly at 9 • Sat at 3 NO show Fri 4/6 or Sun 4/8 The Artist Nightly at 7 • Sat at 1 NO show Fri 4/6 or Sun 4/8

www.thewilma.com

Beer & Wine AVAILABLE 131 S. Higgins Ave. Downtown Missoula 406-728-2521

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The Ravalli County Museum hosts Dr. E.B. Eiselein for his lecture Native American Spirituality, which delves into the different spiritual traditions of native North Americans. 205 Bedford, Hamilton. 6–7:30 PM. Free. Don’t Google Brandon Wilson’s name, just enjoy his tunes at Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 6–8 PM. Free. Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place. $7 Bayern pitchers. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn-Downtown. 7–10 PM. Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your liberal arts degrees and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede Thomas Helgerson. 143 W. Broadway. 8 PM. Free. Show ‘em that pop culture knowledge is just as important as having a job during Trivial Beersuit at the Lucky Strike Casino. Prizes for podium finishers. 1515 Dearborn. 8–10 PM. Get sweaty with all the beautiful people at the Dead Hipster Dance Party, where love and funk is in the air. Badlander. 208 Ryman St. $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM–midnight. Grab your gal pals and motor over to the Silver Slipper’s Ladies Night for Karaoke by Figmo. Do that one about the shack where love is. Be sure you have a Fred lined up. 4055 Brooks. 9 PM. Free. The battle continues, as some of MSO’s finest musical talents battle it out each Thursday in the Top o’ the Mic Trilogy competition to crown the champion of music at Sean Kelly’s. 130 W. Pine. 9 PM. Free. Calm down, Cheech, the VFW’s Grassbash is a night of music that some might call Americana or roots or just plain juicy, depending on your status. Check out P.D. Lear, Voodoo Horseshoes and Dead Winter Carpenters as they do work. 245 W. Main. 9 PM. $5. Hey, Pinto, it’s that time a year, the Toga Party time of year, and Pulse inside the Press Box hosts one with DJ Boy Burns Bridge and a gang of drank specials. So drop trou and wrap yourself in your sheets for a night of debauchery. 835 E. Broadway. 9 PM. Free.

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Hard work pays off, and the Soul City Cowboys are hitting the stage at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 9 PM. Free. Yo, yo: up-and-coming Carlos Mencia’s need not apply to Missoula Homegrown StandUp Comedy, but if you are funny (or at least into observation) then sign-up to perform by 9:30 PM. Union Club. Free. He’ll cure your tremors with a sweet shot of country: Russ Nasset hits up the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., for a solo set this and every other Thu. at 10 PM. Free. The Fret Drifters leave the effects at home yet manage to make some gnar-gnar natterings on their rock and roll guitars. Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman. 11 PM. $3.

FRIDAY April

For builders interested in strutting their stuff for a good cause, get onboard (ha!) and sign-up for the 10th Annual Boys and Girls Club Playhouse and Pet Palace Auction Fundraiser. Build something rad. Show it off at Southgate Mall. Auction it off in June. Contact Anne for specifics at 239-6505. Get your First Friday on a bit early in the UM PARTV Center lobby, where Mathew Suib’s and Nadia Hironaka’s Black Hole/ Whiteout exhibit is on display along with the curio cabinet extravaganza Curiosity: Selections from the Permanent Collection. 4–6 PM. Free.

nightlife Upcycled plays hide the Cadbury Egg and has over 85 Treasure State artists’ works for sale this First Friday in their newly remodeled store. 517 S. Higgins. 5 PM. Free. Check out First Friday at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center and the updated space chock-full of info. and expanded educational opportunities. 519 S. Higgins. 5–7 PM. Free.

laurie e. mitchell presents ...found objects, which is an exhibit of found objects and mixed-media, at Clover. 114 E. Main. 5–8 PM. Free. It’s National Public Health Week, and the Open Aid Alliance has a photo display by Soogie called Cross Hatched Bliss to match this First Friday. Fortunately, the images are film stills and are nothing like that weird book of penis photos on the top shelf of Uncle Gary’s bookcase. 500 N. Higgins, Ste. 100. 5–8 PM. Free. Get all “Hero with a Thousand Faces” on that backside during the collaborative exhibit Sleeping in a Myth, which features the work of Courtney Blazon, Gretel Stoudt and Ladypajama. The Top Hat, 134 W. Front. 5–8 PM. Free. The Living Art Studio hosts its 8th annual The Light Show fundraiser that includes lamps, mirrors and light-themed art by regional artists. 725 W. Alder, #17. 5–8 PM. Free. Painter James Lavadour exhibits and talks about his work at the MAM this First Friday. Come for the art, stay for the schmoozing. 335 N. Pattee. 5–8 PM. Free. (See Art in this issue.) Monte Dolack and Mary Beth Perceval are sharing their collection of psychedelic rock and roll posters, vintage posters and pin-up calendars this First Friday. Incense and peppermints not included. 139 W. Front. 5–8 PM. Free. Spiff-a-riffic, William Joseph’s exhibit Works of Nature is on display at the Rising Lion’s Gallery. 131 E. Main. 5–8 PM. Free. Montana Legal Justice hosts a grand opening and a First Friday exhibit with watercolorist Valeri Tracht. Not good enough for you? Butter is performing, too. 415 N. Higgins, Ste. 1. The Montana Natural History Center’s First Friday event is Welcome the Osprey and it celebrates the return of our fish-hungry feathered friend with art in all mediums done by folks of all ages. 120 Hickory. 5–8 PM. Free.

Load up the kinders for First Friday at the Families First Children’s Museum, featuring the Missoula Food Bank Art Project. 227 1/2 W. Front. 5–7 PM. Free.

The always delightful, never disappointing Allison Goodnight shows off her artistic wares at Butterfly Herbs, including sculptures, paintings and installations. 232 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free.

Scope the exhibit Painted Ladies, made from reclaimed, reused and salvaged supplies by IMUR at Computer Central. 136 E. Broadway. 5–7:30 PM. Free.

Get a taste of Butte, America that doesn’t involve green beer or pork chop sandwiches when artists E. Louise Larson, Adam Lynn and Jack Arcand, who

currently have residencies in that fair burg, share their work with us at Betty’s Divine. 521 S. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. William Munoz has photographed the anagama, a Japanese cave kiln, and the people who work there. See the results in Fire & Earth at The Artists’ Shop. 304 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. Be confronted by the speed of technological decay during Bernadette Vielbig’s Brink Gallery exhibition Antediluvian. 111 W. front. 5–8 PM. Free. Breathe in the air at Patricia Fo r s b e r g ’ s p a i n t i n g e x h i b i t

Plum Blossoms and Wabi Sabi at Montana Art & Framing. 709 Ronan. 5–8 PM. Free. Tory Gustafson shares his largescale narrative drawings with Union Club patrons this First Friday. 5–8 PM. Free. Jade Ellis Raue Torgerson brings the paints and the funk to Bernice’s Bakery this First Friday. 5–8 PM. 190 S. 3rd W. Free. Maybe win a rubdown and definitely check out the photography of Brittany Tromp and Alexis Hagestad at Satori Massage, with music by the Big Sky High School Jazz Band. 240 N. Higgins. 5–8 PM. Free. El 3-Oh! brings their distinct flavor of num-num gypsy jazz to the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery.

4175 Rattlesnake. 5–9 PM. Free. Adelaide Every tests your ability to understand existence with her First Friday installation Qyou aRe, a Plexiglas unit that is a ten-foottall QR code, which is the geographical location of Zoo City Apparel. A farmer’s grip of DJs guide you through the evening. 139 E. Main. 5–Midnight. Free. (See Scope in this issue.) First Friday at the Clay Studio of Missoula is also the kick-off event for the Potsketch Auction, a fundraiser for the studio. Plenty of pots and drawings for your bidding pleasure. 1106 Hawthorne, Ste. A. 5:30–9 PM. Free. Drop the kids off for First Friday fun at Mismo Gymnastics and play hide the Cadbury Egg with your partner while your kids play

SPOTLIGHT new light

From “Evidence and Answers” The music video “Tailights” is a modern pioneer ballad about finding home. You hear a little bit of Springsteen in the way singer-songwriter David Boone unfolds the story, and the tune gallops like any good Western-styled pop anthem. A young couple walks along a wintry creek where cold water bubbles through the ice. They share an ice cream near the railroad tracks. They end up at a surprise party—the girl now blindfolded—where a backyard of friends gathers around a bonfire at night and a little girl offers a cake with flickering candles. It’s a warm, reassuring but down-to-earth montage of life without the frills and material goods of a consumerist world. In the song, Boone sings, “Move to Montana, and lay your burden down.” It’s the kind of song you’d take notice of on the radio because it’s so catchy, and as a video it’s the kind of visual narrative that you relate to without it being cliché. It’s what we love about Montana, captured just right. WHO: D A W N S (a David Boone project) WHAT: Debut performance and music video premiere of “Tailights” WHERE: Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman St. WHEN: Sat., April 7, at 8 PM HOW MUCH: $3

The project, D A W N S, is Boone’s vision—his songs and stories—but he also has an enormous band working with him, which includes a few obscure musicians, plus some stalwarts of Missoula’s music scene: James Wasem and Brandon Zimmer on drums and auxiliary percussion, Troy Ricciardi on guitar, AJ Miller on bass, David Sicz on piano/organ, Peter Epstein on guitar and a special appearance by John Sporman and Bethany Joyce on strings and various soundscapes.

This also marks the limited release of D A W N S’s EP, which was recorded in London with producer Danton Supple (Coldplay, Morrissey). The striking video was produced in Missoula. It’s actually the second video made by D A W N S. The first, “Evidence and Answers,” was released a few weeks ago. And it’s all part of Boone’s mad-scientist plan to make videos of every song on the EP before he ostensibly takes over the world. Well, you never know ...

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A snail’s face. Bridget Smith’s exhibit ecopearls: a gathering of mixed media is on display at the Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. on Fri., Apr. 6, from 5 to 8 PM. Free.

drums with Matt Nord of Tangled Tones. Enjoy Biga Pizza and do some painting. 5:30–9:30 PM. $25/$20 members. mismogym.com.

way to be. 208 Main. 6–7:30 PM. Free.

Painter Jason Bohman live paints a pretty picture for the beautiful people sidled up to the bar at Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 5:30 PM. Free.

Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about being awesome, past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free.

Judy and Tom Dempsey bring their accordions and the heat to the North Valley Public Library in Stevi for an evening of the right

Bring the whirly gigs that are your kids to Family Friendly Friday at The Top Hat. Music TBA. 6–8 PM. Free.

Find your old lady’s easter jewelry gift at Lisa Archer Silk’s First Friday jewelry exhibition with artist Stacie Barker. 208 Main, Stevi. 6–8:30 PM. Free. Snuggle up at the River’s Mist Gallery of Fine art during the quilt-centric Sophisticated Fiber art exhibit, which features a whole lot of quilters. 317 Main, Stevi. 6–9 PM. Free. Attention, amateur fashion designers: It’s the final round of Project Selvedge. See what these crafty clothiers can do. Selvedge Studios, 509 S. Higgins. Fashion show at 6:30 PM. $1. Your peanut butter falls in my chocolate when Stellarondo and author Rick Bass team-up for An Evening of Songs and Scored Stories at the University Theatre. 7 PM. $15/$12 adv./$10 students. griztix.com (See Soundcheck in the issue.) The Northern Rockies Rising Tide fights for the northern Rockies, including tackling the megaload issue and so much more. Jeannette Rankin Peace Center back room. 510 S. Higgins Ave. 7–8:30 PM. Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro. to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and

more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 7–8:30 PM. $40. The Holistic Weight Loss Support Group is facilitated by Tereece Panique and takes place at the Unity Church of Missoula at 7:30 PM. 546 South. $2 suggested donation. Call 4931210 for more info. No need to harden your heart or swallow any tears when classic rockers Flashback and Code of the West hit the stage at Monk’s Bar. 225 Ryman. 8 PM. $3. All aboard ... I can’t do this anymore. Party Trained performs at the Eagles Lodge. 2420 South. 8 PM. Free. Hear some sass and see some astounding performances at The Cigarette Girls Burlesque Show. Crystal Theatre. 515 S. Higgins. $15/$10 adv. at Rockin Rudy’s. Blues with Brother Music does not include John Goodman but it does perform at the Symes Hotel. 8–10 PM. Pass the hat. Live free or die tryin’ when New Hampshire rockers Continental (with Rick Barton, formerly of Dropkick Murphys) come to town to make a mess of your hearing. They are joined by Monkey and a Roast Beef Sandwich. Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. $5. Shimmy-shimmy ya on over to the Union Club for a night of dancin’ with your English 111 professor when Russ Nasset and The Revelators perform the good stuff. 9 PM. free. Dubsteppin’ and butt-shakin’ is what you suckas are gonna get when the Bassface Krew presents Fishbowl Friday: Beanies and Bikinis Edition, with Ebola Syndrome, sAuce and Nic James. So, yeah, wear a bikini and a beanie. $5 fishbowls. Badlander. 9PM. Free. It’s all happening when Bozeman’s Abelina Valley plays sludgegrass (hmm) along with metal outfit Kadmin and ambient popsters A Midnight Drive. Palace. 9 PM. $5. Grab your favorite buckaroo or buckarette and swing to the tunes of the Mark Duboise Band at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 9:30 PM. Free. Bring your sax down to Sean Kelly’s and join Tom Catmull and The Clerics onstage for a night you will never forget. Tell ‘em Vanilla Thunder sent ya. 130 W. Pine. 9:30 PM. Free. He lives to spin: DJ Dubwise just can’t stop the dance tracks

once they start at 10 PM at Feruqi’s. Free. Call 728-8799. This is not a threat: I’ll House You with DJs Kris Moon, Mike Stolin and Hotpantz does happen at The Jolly Cork’s. 112 N. Pattee St. (Front St. entrance). 10 PM. Free. Come to Fruition (I am so sorry) at The Top Hat, with locals The Dodgy Mountain Men. 10 PM. $5.

SATURDAY April

The Missoula Easter Egg Eggstravaganza is UM’s annual egg hunt for kids 9 and under and promises to be an eggsellent time. UM Oval. 1 PM. Free. The Monkey Bar Gym Open House showcases the new space and new classes and is free. Relive that day in 8th grade when you got rope burn and Mr. Williams said to walk it off. 1900 W. Broadway. Free classes from 9–11 AM and open house from 4–8 PM. The Death Star of Capitalism, the Southgate Mall, hosts a Nonprofit Day, where local nonprofs can raise funds and hock their wares. All day long. Get your dance on and step up your game when Bosco returns to the Downtown Dance Collective for workshops with kids and adults. $15. Go to ddcmontana.com for a full schedule. If you have compulsive-eating problems, seek help and support with others during a meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, which

meets this and every Sat. at 9 AM in Room 3 in the basement of First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St. Free. Visit oa.org. Step One: Admit you have a problem (usually it’s a propensity for exaggeration and/or filling out dream journals). Step Two: Attend Writers Anonymous, an adult writing workshop in the Missoula Public Library boardroom. 10 AM–Noon. Free. The Heirloom Winter Market still has plenty of local num-nums for you and yours, including farmfresh eggs, butter, sausage, lavender, honey and more, more, more! Ceretana Gallery and Studios, 801 Sherwood. 10 AM–1 PM. The guild that sews together stays together, so join Selvedge Studio at its monthly Modern Quilt Guild for beginners and pros alike. 509 S. Higgins Ave. 12–5 PM. $20 (first few sign-ups are free).

nightlife Hey giggle-piggies, Cash for Junkers don’t play no panty-swap with your Mee-maw but they sure do play tunes to tap your toes by. Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole. 6–8 PM. Free. Forget drum and bass, the kids are jamming to cello and bass at the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery when Bethany Joyce and John Sporman perform music for you to sip by. 4175 Rattlesnake. 5–9 PM. Free. A bunch of rag-tag musicians with who knows what kind of instruments get together on the first Sat. of every month for The Bitterroot Valley Good-Time Jamboree, a musical concert with Scatter the Mud from

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The Celtic Knots are performing the hot tracks at the Missoula Folklore Society’s dance, with round-robin callers. Workshop at 7:30 PM, dance at 8 PM. Union Hall, 208 Main. $9/$6 members.

Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro. to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 12–1:30 PM. $40.

Hear some sass and see some astounding performances at The Cigarette Girls Burlesque Show. Crystal Theatre. 515 S. Higgins. $15/$10 adv. at Rockin Rudy’s. Soak in the springs and the tuneage of John Patrick Williams at Symes Hot Springs Hotel. 8–10 PM. Pass the hat. Batter up, it’s semifinal round numero tres at Sean Kelly’s Top of the Mic open mic competition. Will skill and savvy outdo tight jeans and pleated skirts? 130 W. Pine. 8:30 PM. Free. DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo love a discount at Absolutely, a dance party featuring every style of rump-shaking tuneage. The Badlander. Doors at 9 PM. 2 for 1 Absolut drinks until 11 PM. Free. Really think about Asia’s “In the Heat of the Moment” before you sing it to your wife at Sonic Karaoke Brigade’s fest at Lolo Hot Springs. Bonfire too! 38500 Hwy. 12. 9 PM. Free. Keep it real and dust off them robot walkers for the Traff the Wiz and Friends hip-hop extravaganza down at the Palace, with Aaron Traylor, Traffic Jam, Tonsofun and DJ Brand One. 9 PM. $3/$8 for those 18-20. Have a seat in the swing and do a shot of Fireball when the Mark Duboise Band takes over the Lumberjack Saloon up Hwy. 12. Just don’t be kicking cups out of peoples’ hands. 9 PM. Free. Chasing Crow is a gerund title and a hard-working band o’ musicians performing at the Union Club. 9 PM. Free. The Trail 103.3 Local Launch this go-round is David Boone’s big ol’ project Dawns, which has a lot of players, music videos and music, of course, with John Adams Smith and DJing later on by Matt Powell. Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman. 8 PM. $3. The Country Boogie Boys got no truck with today’s rock and roll; they are too busy getting all the people boot-scootin’ at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 9:30 PM. Free. DJ Dubwise supplies dance tracks all night long so you can take advantage of Sexy Saturday and rub up against the gender of your choice at Feruqi’s. 10 PM. Free. Call 728-8799. Bluegrass blastoff with Polecat and friends at The Top Hat. 10 PM. $5.

SUNDAY April

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Go with the jam when The Rocky Mountain Grange Hall, 1436 S. First St. south of Hamilton, hosts a weekly acoustic jam session for guitarists, mandolin players and others from 2–4 PM. Free. Call Clem at 961-4949. Occupy Missoula General Assembly takes place at the Union Hall. 208 E. Main St. 2–4 PM. occupymissoula.org.

nightlife Take the whole family down the hole during White Rabbit at The Top Hat, where DJs Logisticalone, Tigerlily and Kris Moon are joined by artists for an evening of family activities. Steampunk attire is encouraged. 134 W. Main. 4–10 PM. $10 family/$5 ind. Put some swing in your second Sunday when the Ed Norton Big Band plays the Missoula Winery from 6–8 PM, 5646 W. Harrier. $5. missoulawinery.com. Close out the weekend in style with $4 martinis from 7:30 PM to midnight, plus live jazz & DJs, during the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night. Live jazz starts at 8 PM with Josh Farmer, The Vanguard Combo and Front Street Jazz. Free. Explosions in the Sky is out to prove they are more than your run-of-the-mill TV-showtheme band. Wilma Theatre. $22/$20 adv. at Rockin Rudy’s and ticketfly.com.

MONDAY April

Sign-up for the three-week Fundamentals of Whitewater Kayaking class held by the UM Outdoor Program. Potential yakers begin in the pool and move to local rivers once they get some skills. $185. Call 243-5172. Blue Mountain Clinic, along with the Missoula AIDS Council, offers free, anonymous and blood-free HIV testing. 610 N. California. 1–4 PM. Free. Call 721-1646. Guest composer Martin Bresnick and guest pianist Lisa Moore are the headliners at the Composers Showcase, which also features three concerts by students as well. UM Music Recital Hall. 2:10 PM. Free.

nightlife At Slacker Mondays, from 6 PM until close, slackline fans can come to Freestone Climbing Center at 935 Toole Ave. to test their balance. $13/$10 for students. Visit freestoneclimbing.com.

Join the big brains at the Science Cafe Meeting, where UM health and human performance professor Matt Brundle gives a talk titled Humans at the Speed Limit: Do Artificial Legs Permit Artificial Speed? I’m gonna go ahead and say “no” based on my recent re-viewing of Robocop. 835 E. Broadway. 6 PM. Free.

Dan Dubuque makes your supper a tastier event, according to a study done by no one. Red Bird Wine Bar. 7–10 PM. Free. Learn how the birds are doing over near the Upper Clark Fork River Superfund site when Kristin Smucker, Asst. Director UM’s Avian Science Center, gives a talk to Five Valleys Audubon. UM Gallagher Business Bldg. Rm. L14. 7:30 PM. Free.

April

The MT FWP hosts a public forum about the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program at the Missoula FWP office. 3201 Spurgin. 6 PM.

The Missoula Community Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Kevin Griggs, shakes off the winter with a spring concert at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 PM. Free.

The indoctrination begins. Head to your neighborhood school for Kindergarten Registration and prepare the children for work in the pods. mcps.k12.mt.us/portal/.

Don’t just express yourself, be expressive at the ZACC’s weekly, one-hour poetry workshop. 235 N. 1st St. 8 PM. Free.

The Cultural and Art History Club of Whitefish meets to discuss the only things that matter, like Johannes Vermeer. Stumptown Art Studio. 10–12 PM.

The Herbal Medicine for Massage course taught by clinical herbalist Britta Bloedorn focuses on the way herbs can aid in tissue work. Red Willow Learning Center, 825 W. Kent. 6–8:30 PM. $50. 721-0033. The First-Time Homebuyers Class is a must for some and required by more than a few banks. Human Resource Council Bldg., 316 N. 3rd in Hamilton. Three nights from 6–9 PM. $40. Call 363-5460. The High Country Carvers welcomes carvers of all abilities to their meetings, which take place at the Evergreen Fire Dept. No power tools, but you need gloves and a bench hook. 2236 Hwy. 2. 6:30–8:30 PM. Easiest way to make rent since keno: Bingo at the VFW. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $10 buy-in.

The President’s Lecture Series talk by Yale prof. Martin Bresnick might make your head explode: Listening to Images, Hearing the Text: New Music that Engages the Visual and the Literary. 8 PM. University Theatre. Free.

Skye on Sunday at 531–4312 to reserve your spot in the line-up, or I bet you could roll in and be all, “Dude, I do a perfect Sublime.”

TUESDAY

Make it happen, for Fun with Yoga at the Families First Children’s Museum might work for you and the kids. 11 AM. 225 W. Front. $4.25.

Do the village, the whole village, at M i l k c r a te M o n d a y s ’ B l a z e d a n d Confuzed Party, with Spokane’s Skeptical, The Convict Clique, Unleashed Armor, Trailor Park Jordan and DJ Darksyde. Palace. 9 PM. Free, with free pool and $6 pitchers of PBR.

Chris Smith of the Wildlife Management Institute is a time-traveling savant whose Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Forum talk From Ancient Rome to the Ruby River: Why the Public Trust Doctrine Matters to You takes place in the UM Law Building, Rm. 101. Noon. Free.

Open Mic at the VFW seems like a fine idea, especially with 2 for 1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. Call

Japanology is a thing South Korean prof. Tae Young Kim talks about during the Mansfield Center Brown Bag Lecture

BETTY’S DIVINE 521 S. Higgins, 721-4777 E.Louise Larson, Adam Lynn, and Jack Arcand work with an artist residency program in Butte, MT. This show is a brief glimpse into the lives of artists working on the edge of history. From teaching comic book workshops to re-designing local signage, each person must face their individual challenges through the lens of a postindustrial society. 5-8 p.m.

BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. Higgins, 728-8780 Please join Butterfly Herbs for their April First Friday celebration! The art wall will feature paintings, sculptures, and installations by Allison Goodnight. Reception 5-8 p.m.

Series lecture Social Charcateristics of the Confucianism of Korea’s Chosun Dynasty and Tokugwa Japan. Mansfield Center Conf. Rm. Noon–1 PM. Free. Hey hunters and other liars, come on down to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conference room and work on your elk camp locution at the Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters. All are invited. 12–1. 5205 Grant Creek Dr. Free. Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsoleck during Compassionate Communication NonVi o l e n t C o m m u n i c a t i o n We e k l y Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free. Yale is in the house when Margaret P. Moss gives her talk American Indian Elders: Usual Models of Care as part of the Native American & Minority Health & Cultural Competency Lecture Series. UM Skagg’s Building. 12:10 PM. Free. Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 115 S. 3rd St. W. 1-3 PM. For information, call 543-3955.

nightlife Start making sense at the weekly Taking Pounds Off Sensibly Meeting (TOPS) at First Baptist Church in Whitefish. Weighin at 5 PM. Meeting at 5:30 PM. For more info., call 862-5214.

CLAY STUDIO OF MISSOULA 1106 A Hawthorne, 543-0509 The Clay Studio of Missoula’s POTSKETCH 2012 features drawings and ceramic artworks for a silent, online, and live auction to raise funds for the Clay Studio facilities and programs. Bidding begins April 6 at the Clay Studio, and continues through the Live Auction at the University Center N. Ballroom on April 21 from 6-10pm. Tickets on sale now. 406-543-0509.

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Hey ladies, join the Dirt Girls for an intermediate hike up Mt. Jumbo way. Meet at the top of Lincoln Hills Rd. at 5:45 PM. Free. For more info.: montanadirtgirl@gmail.com. You saw House Party, but you still can’t do the Kid ‘N Play. Do something about it by taking the Downtown Dance Collective’s Beg./Int. Hip Hop dance class with Heidi Michaelson. 1221 W. Main St. 6–7 PM. ddcmontana.com The VFW hosts my kind of three-way during a night of Singers, Songwriters and Spaghetti, with food provided by

the Blue Bison Grill. 245 W. Main St. 6 PM. Free. YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, hosts YWCA Support Groups for women every Tue. from 6:30–8 PM. An American Indian-led talking circle is also available, along with age-appropriate children’s groups. Free. Call 543-6691. Take a load off while you get a load of some of the area’s better musicians during the Musician Showcase at Brooks and Browns in the Holiday Inn Downtown. $7 Big Sky pitchers and $2 pints. 200 S. Pattee St. Free. Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free Pub Trivia, which takes place every

SPOTLIGHT getting worldly

Kids these days, am I right? With their video games and their internets and their dubsteppings. But you know what? Just because they are hiding out in bedrooms and basements doesn’t mean they aren’t doing work. It’s not like your and my childhoods. Technology allows them to converse with the world and create artwork that used to require a drawer full of X-Acto knives and tubes of the kind of glue incarcerated men dream of getting their hands on. Proof that the modern teen is more than a food Hoover or a texting dynamo exists in Big Sky High School’s literary arts magazine Aerie International. This magazine promotes the writing and artwork of young people throughout the world. This year it celebrates its 5th anniversary and it has much to celebrate, including winning the highest award in the National Council of Teachers of English's Program to Recognize Student Excellence for the second time. The fundraiser and celebration boasts international desserts, as well as readings, music and a raffle of a R. David WHO: Aerie International literary magazine Wilson painting. WHAT: 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser Reading In all, thirteen counties and 248 students are repreWHERE: The Dana Gallery, 246 N. Higgins Ave. sented in Aerie International's WHEN: Thu., Apr. 12, 5:30-7:30 PM pages. That’s an eclectic array HOW MUCH: $25 suggested donation per family of voices that may not always have an outlet that fosters and respects their creative abilities. Magazines like Aerie International become a place where international and lifelong friendships are made, a place where the world becomes more personal and known, and it provides a space for a part of the student population that doesn’t always have a safe haven to capture or create the world around them.

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Tue. at 8 PM. And, to highlight the joy of discovery that you might experience while attending, here’s a sample of the type of question you could be presented with: When eating a chocolate bunny, what percentage of Americans prefer to bite off the ears first? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.) Now this is comedy, Frenchy! Get your chuckle on during Comedy Night at Lucky Strike Casino. 151 Dearborn Ave. 8 PM. $5. Bow down to the sounds at Royal Reggae, featuring dancehall jams by DJs Supa, Smiley Banton and Oneness at the Palace at 9 PM. Free. Fight for your right to make a jerk of yourself and win money doing it at Karaoke with DJ LRock at the Press Box. First place wins a $25 bar tab. On the last Tues. of the month, the winners battle for supremacy. 835 E. Broadway. 9 PM. Free. Leave the comfort of your living room and join The Cave Singers for some indie/folk action filled with un poco weirditude. With locals Butter. Badlander. 9 PM. $8. It don’t matter, just don’t bite it when Roach Gigz brings the hip-hop flavor to The Top Hat. 10 PM. $12/$10 adv.

WEDNESDAY April

Hike up them jeans and join the Clark Fork Coalition for the Walk & Talk: Be Flood Ready. Folks from NOAA talk snowpack, flood prediction and runoff. Meet at Tower St. Open Space Park at noon or at the Coalition office at 11:45 AM. 140 4th St. West. clarkfork.org. Give blood, Junior. Or else. American Red Cross, 2401 N. Reserve. 2-6 PM. 800 REDCROSS.

nightlife Let them dance, or at least give it a try, during Kids’ Hip Hop (7–10 years old) at the Downtown Dance Collective. No dance experience is necessary and dropins are welcome. Just wear good clothes for dancing. 121 W. Main St. 5–6 PM. ddcmontana.com Artists of all levels are invited to the MAM’s non-instructed Open Figure Drawing Class. This class gives artists the opportunity to draw from a for-real person. Ages 18 plus (you and the model). 335 N. Pattee St. 6–8 PM. $7/$5 members. I wish I could stuff this job and only do the stuff the Flathead Audubon Society does, like their Bird Identification: By Song, Sight and Silhouette courses. This week’s class is Birds of the Flathead Valley with Neal Brown. 6–8 PM. Contact Debbie at Flathead High School at 7513461 to register. Get caught up on your new-school Egyptology during the International

Program’s 2012 Spring Film Series, which hosts the films Egypt We Are Watching You andGoodbye Mubarak. UC Theater. 7 PM. Free. Man, us Westerners really like talking about weed(s). Check out the MNHC Evening Lecture: The Natural History of Exotic Plant Invasion with Dr. Dean Pearson, who discusses the pluses and minuses of plant invasions. 120 Hickory. 7 PM. $4/members free. Writer Rick Bass is joined by local anything goes folk-ish outfit Stellarondo for An Evening of Songs and Scored Stories at the University Theatre. 7 PM. $15/$12 adv./$10 students and children under 12. (See Soundcheck in this issue.) Pub trivia answer: 76%. This month’s The Rocky Mountaineers Meeting hosts outdoor adventurer Jeff Schmerker at The Trail Head. C’mon by, y’all. 221 E. Front. 7 PM. Free. If you think corporations aren’t people, you might want to attend the Missoula Moves to Amend Kickoff Meeting, where a group of Missoulians have banded together to end corporate personhood in Montana. Gallagher Business Bldg. Rm. 106. 7 PM. Free. Samuel Becket’s tragicomedy Waiting for Godot is back, with a vengeance, at the Crystal Theatre. 515 S. Higgins. 7:30 PM. Advanced viewing $5, plus a non-perishable food item. Black Eyed Peas fanatics are welcome to belt out their fave jamz at the Badlander during Kraptastic Karaoke, beginning at 9 PM. Featuring $5 pitchers of Budweiser and PBR, plus $1 selected shots. Free.

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Sussex School Ecothon Saturday, April 14, 2012 Students and parents will be picking up road litter and participating in other community service projects. Please support this effort to turn our community into a more beautiful place to live and help Sussex raise money for educational field trips.

Call Sussex at 549-8327 to pledge a donation. Sussex School would like to thank all the individuals who have made generous donations. Special thanks to Missoula-area businesses for their support.

Shave that thing and teach it to hunt, then head to the pyschobilly buzz saw that is Stellar Corpses, who play with Kalispell’s Graveyard Girlscouts and local sexy boys (but not boy toys) Buddy Jackson. Palace. 9 PM. $5/$10 for those 18-20. Japan’s Guitar Wolf is the punk rock and roll equivalent of a C-130 taking off in your living room while a jackhammer pummels your crotch. The Top Hat. 10 PM. $12/$10 adv.

THURSDAY April

The North Valley Family Center’s Welcome Baby Meeting gives you a chance to handle your own business after the little one arrives, because if you don’t take care of you who will? 5501 Hwy. 93. Ste. 3. 10 AM–Noon. Free. William Suter, clerk of the US Supreme Court, gives a timely talk during the School of Law Browning Lecture. UM Law Building. Noon. Free. The Riverfront Neighborhood Council Meeting and Soup Social takes place from 4:30–6 PM at the Montana Natural History Center. Let’s talk traffic and playground equipment. 120 Hickory.

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nightlife Dudes, come get your climb on during Freestone Climbing’s Dude’s Night. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 students. How do you like these apples? Distinguished Harvard (not the so-called Harvard of the West, mind you) professor Jonathan Losos drops some knowledge that may interest Glen Beck during the lecture Evolution as a Detective Story: Figuring Out How and Why Species Evolve, with Special Reference to Caribbean Lizards. Interdisciplinary Sciences Bldg. Rm. 110. 5:10–6 PM. Free.

Listen to the voice of a new generation at the Faculty and Guest Artist Series, with soprano Anne Basinski. UM Music Recital Hall. 7:30 PM. Free.

times comedy End Days. UM Masquer Theatre. 7:30 PM. $16 for Fri. and Sat. performances/$11 for Tue.-Thu. performances. montanarep.org.

Samuel Becket’s tragicomedy Waiting for Godot is back, with a vengeance, at the Crystal Theatre. 515 S. Higgins. 7:30 PM. $12/$10 adv. at Butterfly Herbs and Shakespeare & Co.

Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your liberal arts degrees and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede Thomas Helgerson. 143 W. Broadway. 8 PM. Free.

Have a rapturous time at the Montana Repertory Theatre’s production of the end

Show ‘em that pop culture knowledge is just as important as having a job during

Trivial Beersuit at the Lucky Strike Casino. Prizes for podium finishers. 1515 Dearborn. 8–10 PM. Get sweaty with all the beautiful people at the Dead Hipster Dance Party, where love and funk is in the air. Badlander. 208 Ryman St. $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM–midnight. Grab your gal pals and motor over to the Silver Slipper’s Ladies Night for Karaoke by Figmo. Do that one about the shack where love is. Be sure you have a Fred lined up. 4055 Brooks. 9 PM. Free. The battle continues, as some of MSO’s finest musical talents battle it out each Thursday in the Top o’ the Mic Trilogy competition to crown the champion of music at Sean Kelly’s. 130 W. Pine. 9 PM. Free.

Join the kids and advisors of the Aerie International literary arts magazine out of Big Sky High for a fifth anniversary celebration at Dana Gallery. There is jazz and snacks and readings and dessert and more jazz and desserts. 5:30–7:30 PM. $25 suggested family donation. (See Spotlight in this issue.)

Reggae-meisters Chele Bandulu get irie as the mansions of rastafari when they perform at Pulse inside the Press Box. And there’s a Flathead Lake Brewing Co. beer tasting, too? Now that is pleasing. 835 W. Broadway. 9 PM. Free.

Get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at the weekly meeting of the Treasure State Toastmasters. Community Medical Center meeting rooms. 2827 Ft. Missoula Rd. 6–7 PM. Free.

The beats are technotronic and the tunes are electronical at Synergy Sessions, with PDX’s Enzymes and locals Dubuddah, Tigerlily and Logisticalone. Palace. 9 PM. Free.

I’ll be your Emmylou in a non-erotic fashion when the The Best Westerns play some country-flavored tunes down at the Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 6–8 PM. Free.

Party Trained is playing music at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 9 PM. Free.

The latest installment of the Peace and Justice Film Series includes two short films on political and social activism, Abe Osheroff: One Foot in the Grave, the Other Still Dancing and Reading the Signs. Gallagher Business Buiding, Rm. 122. 7 PM. Free.

Grab a self-contained partying apparatus and head to basscamp with Crizzly and get all kinds of dusted up. The Top Hat. 10 PM. $12/$10 adv., plus $5 surcharge for those 18-20.

Be all oozy-oozy fresh ‘n’ bluesy with Three Eared Dog at the Union Club. 9 PM. Free.

Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place. $7 Bayern pitchers. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn-Downtown. 7–10 PM. Oh, oh, bolero, the Latin ensemble Calle Sur perform the music of South America at Polson High School (go Pirates!) at 7:30 PM. $14/$12 adv./18 and under free. Call (800) 823-4386.

Guitarmageddon. Japan’s Guitar Wolf is ablaze with rockdom at The Top Hat, 134 W. Front. St., on Wed., Apr. 11, at 10 PM. $12/$10 adv.

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It’s Cadbury Egg time, so pound away on those bad boys while it’s still legal. Hook me up with the goods by sending your event info by 5 PM on Fri., Apr. 6, to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to The Calemandar c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367. You can also submit stuff online. Just head to the arts section of our website and scroll down a few inches and you’ll see a link that says “submit an event.”

MOUNTAIN HIGH W hen you hike up your favorite peak or to a waterfall or through a dramatic canyon with crumbling rock walls, you probably use a trail. Unless of course you’re a teenager filled with energetic hormones that allow for off-piste crosscountry travel that involves jumping from boulder to boulder or using a smooth, broken branch to pole vault over downed timber and across trickling streams. Turns out the trails us grown-ups tend to enjoy most require regular maintenance. And maintenance requires money. And, well, you can only imagine what kind of money and work it takes the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to maintain the modicum of trails within the 3.6 million acres that make up the area the foundation stewards: the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, an area that covers parts of Montana and Idaho and four separate major

watersheds. In order to raise funds for said maintenance, the foundation once again hosts the touring version of the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival. Lucky for us we don’t have to go to T-ride for the fest. (Sure, it’s a beautiful town, but I can’t afford to have another run-in with Tiffani Amber-Theissen.) The tour includes outdoor films that you’d expect to find about skiing, surfing and mountaineering, but you should also expect films that explore environmental and cultural concerns, the struggles of Wounded Warriors returning to the outdoors and the secrets to happiness. There is also a gear raffle and chances to win fishing and raft trips. Telluride Mountainfilm Festival takes place at the Wilma Theatre, 131 S. Higgins Ave., on Fri., Apr. 6, at 7 PM. $12/$10 adv. Tickets are available at The Trail Head and REI.

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THURSDAY APRIL 5 Drop the controller and check out this month’s theme at the Montana Natural History Center’s miniNaturalists Pre-K Program. This month’s theme is Osprey. Pliny the Elder would approve. 120 Hickory St. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. montananaturalist.org. You’ll be climbing up a wall at Freestone Climbing Center’s Ladies Night. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 students.

FRIDAY APRIL 6 Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about being awesome, past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free. Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro. to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 7–8:30 PM. $40.

SUNDAY APRIL 8 Get back in shape and learn something new at Freestone Climbing Gym’s Intro. to Bouldering course, which introduces basic techniques, safety stuff, ethics and more. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and two weeks of unlimited climbing. 935 Toole. 12–1:30 PM. $40.

MONDAY APRIL 9 Sign-up for the three-week Fundamentals of Whitewater Kayaking class held by the UM Outdoor Program. Potential yakers begin in the pool and move to local rivers once they get some skills. $185. Call 243-5172.

Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program at the Missoula FWP office. 3201 Spurgin. 6 PM. Learn how the birds are doing over near the Upper Clark Fork River Superfund site when Kristin Smucker, Asst. Director of UM’s Avian Science Center, gives a talk to Five Valleys Audubon. UM Gallagher Business Bldg. Rm. L14. 7:30 PM. Free.

TUESDAY APRIL 10 Hey ladies, join the Dirt Girls for an intermediate hike up Mt. Jumbo way. Meet at the top of Lincoln Hills Rd. at 5:45 PM. Free. For more info.: montanadirtgirl@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 Hike up them jeans and join the Clark Fork Coalition for Walk & Talk: Be Flood Ready. Folks from NOAA talk snowpack, flood prediction and runoff. Meet at Tower St. Open Space Park at noon or at the Coalition office at 11:45 AM. 140 4th St. West. clarkfork.org. I wish I could stuff this job and only do the stuff the Flathead Audubon Society does, like their Bird Identification: By Song, Sight and Silhouette courses. This week’s class is Birds of the Flathead Valley with Neal Brown. 6–8 PM. Contact Debbie at Flathead High School at 751-3461 to register. Man, us westerners really like talking about weed(s). Check out the MNHC Evening Lecture: The Natural History of Exotic Plant Invasion with Dr. Dean Pearson, who discusses the pluses and minuses of plant invasions. 120 Hickory. 7 PM. $4/members free. This month’s The Rocky Mountaineers Meeting hosts outdoor adventurer Jeff Schmerker at The Trail Head. C’mon by, y’all. 221 E. Front. 7 PM. Free.

THURSDAY APRIL 12

At Slacker Mondays, from 6 PM until close, slackline fans can come to Freestone Climbing Center at 935 Toole Ave. to test their balance. $13/$10 for students. Visit freestoneclimbing.com.

Dudes, come get your climb on during Freestone Climbing’s Dude’s Night. 935 Toole Ave. 5–10 PM. $6.50/$5 students.

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You are here Adelaide Every finds the artistic truth behind QR codes by Erika Fredrickson

Adelaide Every hadn’t thought much about QR codes until one day when she came face to face with one in the most intimate of settings: a bathroom stall at Missoula’s Union Club bar. It was January, and the visual artist from VonCommon Art Studios in downtown Missoula, known for her experimental work with Plexiglas and spray paint (and also as DJ Mermaid), had already booked herself an April art exhibit at Zoo City Apparel without knowing at all what she’d show there. But suddenly, there it was, that small geometric design that has become a pervasive link between the material world and the digital. Every is a self-proclaimed technophobe. But the code’s aesthetic caught her eye and she had an artistic revelation, which led to her current project of making a 10-foot-by-10-foot QR code sculpture for First Friday this month. “I wish I knew more about technology … and I’m so behind the times, and I don’t care, honestly,” she says. “I’ve been seeing it the past couple of years and obviously a lot more recently as it becomes part of our cultural lexicon. It’s allowed people to connect ideas that you want to portray. You can have a poster but then you have this little code, and you get something more out of it. The whole idea, it got me thinking about what it means to

exist in the physical world and be in a specific place on the earth and yet also be able to have that translate into a digital location as well. I don’t know what it is. I can’t quantify that loop or that circle or that process. It’s just so fascinating to me for some reason. And I decided, ‘That’s what I’m going to do; I’m going to make a giant QR code.’” The QR code has a longer history than one might expect—going back almost two decades to a less flashy use than its current role as an advertisement porthole. The matrix barcode was first designed in 1994 by a subsidiary of Toyota called Denso. It was used by the automobile industry to track vehicles during the manufacturing process. Like the UPC scanner codes, it’s black-andwhite and it holds standardized data that can be decoded quickly with a scanner. But there is something artier about the QR code over the UPC: It almost looks like you can decode it with your eye, as if buried in the labyrinth of shapes you might find an actual landscape. Most recently, it’s invaded the mobile internet lifestyle, most notably in the ad realm: Take a snapshot of a QR code with your smart phone and it leads you to a company website where you might find shopping deals or chances to win prizes. Others lead to a Google map so that users can find the exact location of a restaurant, bar or shop.

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Adelaide Every creates stencils at VonCommon for her installation.

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Every’s giant-sized QR code is a geographical code for the location of Zoo City Apparel, on whose wall the QR code sculpture will be displayed. “The nature of this is very exact and very specific with little room for interpretation,” she says. “My goal is to make this work, so that if someone is at the right distance, they snap their picture of it and it will take them to the Google map. The black areas have to be very specific, but this particular grade of code does allow for 25 percent error margin. ” Each piece of the code is made out of Plexiglas. The entire code will be lit up by Christmas lights, giving the surface a white glow. The black parts, made from spray paint, will be opaque. It’s 125-inches-by-125-inches, or 10-feet, 5-inches on all sides, but it was a bit of a mathematical struggle to get to that measurement. “I came about that because of a couple different parameters,” says Every. “Originally, I wanted to do it 12 feet high—it just seemed to work in my mind But the wall that Zoo City has is basically 10 feet, 7 inches tall, so I decided to do 10 feet. But then, when I went to divide up the spaces, it was all kinds of funky decimals of inches of things. And so it was like, okay, ‘That’s going to get really complicated. So now it’s 25 squares wide and tall, which means it’s 5 inches by 5 inches for each square; that came out to 125 inches and it just barely fit into my available space.” The challenge of making everything fit together doesn’t mean Every isn’t putting her artistic flair aside. (A long-ago piece by her involving cigarette butts illustrates just how quirky and independent-minded she is.) In the translucent, marble-like spaces between the black lines, she’s stenciled designs, lightly sprayed with gold or silver to give it almost a tiger-like texture. An added bonus to Every’s exhibit will be a reading by playwright Kate Morris, who created a 10-minute play inspired by the QR code piece. It’s about robot aliens who move to Missoula and try to integrate into human society and, specifically, into Missoula culture. “And they see Missoula as the code,” says Every. “They don’t see it as the mountains and people and tangible things. It’s an alien robot-versus-human interaction, and how awkward that is.” She laughs. Every’s concept has a sort of rebellious irony. The QR code is meant to take a person into a digital world of consumerism. Every’s code takes a digital concept and makes it an earthly piece for people to gaze at in and of itself. “Something about recreating that in a physical form through tangible objects, making it super large because it’s always so tiny—it just clicked for me,” she says. At the end of the month, Every will sell off pieces one by one—dismantling the code entirely, which sends it back into the realm of ideas. Says Every, “I want to parcel them out and sell them off and disperse them through the community.” Adelaide Every’s Plexiglas installation Qyou aRe opens at Zoo City Apparel Friday, April 6, at 5 PM, with a reception featuring a staged reading by Kate Morris and DJ entertainment from Women of Action, Abe Coley and others. The exhibit continues through the end of April. arts@missoulanews.com

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The art of erosion James Lavadour on the beauty of water stains by Ted McDermott

When James Lavadour was a child growing up on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in eastern Oregon in the 1950s, he would lie in bed and stare up at the stained and peeling ceiling of his grandmother’s house. That worn and warped surface, he says, was his Sistine Chapel: a thing of reverence, contemplation and mystery. He studied the cracks and water marks and imperfections, and he saw in them “spaces and other worlds, vistas and other places that were incredible.” He saw in that humble surface a profound and beautiful work of art, and he discovered the organic and idiosyncratic way of painting that has led him, by a difficult and indirect route, to his place as one of the most exciting and well-regarded artists currently working in the Pacific Northwest.

Stories took 12 years to make and are the outcome of steady, repetitive labor. He wakes up at 3 a.m. and works all day on dozens of paintings at once, he says, adding and subtracting innumerable coats of paint. In this way, they accrete like land: one layer of paint at a time; always subject to erosion and disruption. “And those are layers that represent individual points in time and space,” he says, “because they’re all done at different times, one on top of the other on top of the other on top of the other on top of the other throughout the years.” Lavadour then interrupts this accumulation. “I coat the entire thing in, say, red and then I scrape it or wash it or wipe it away in some very fast, inarticulate kind of fashion, so what happens here is an organic event. … It’s not an effort on my part to

A detail from James Lavadour’s piece “Deep Moon,” from his exhibit Horse Stories.

When you see Horse Stories, the ongoing exhibition of his recent work at the Missoula Art Museum, you’ll see bright, kinetic paintings often composed of multiple panels and you will discover in them the shapes of familiar landscapes. You’ll see stark mountains and big skies and vibrant valleys. You will see what isn’t there. “I don’t depict landscape,” Lavadour emphatically tells me from his studio on the Umatilla Reservation, via cell phone, “and I don’t see painting as a representation of something.” When you see his paintings, you’ll do what Lavadour did in his grandmother’s house: construct images from naturally occurring abstractions. “We have the capacity to look at things, like a water stain,” he says, “and see other properties of the water stain. The way it spreads and makes a ring. And that’s according to how much moisture is in that, because the moisture always keeps the outer ring. That’s where the pigment is spreading to. So it’s lighter in the middle and darker on the edges. That’s one property of the pigment and that’s an organic event. And yet when we look at it, our brain tries to see something in that. We see spaces or objects or movement or whatever. It’s like when we’re looking at clouds. And the reason is that everything’s made out of the same stuff. The same molecules, the same everything, the same atoms. The same thing that’s in the paint is in the land. The same processes. So what’s being displayed are these processes that are not representations but they’re actual events—in paint.” Nature happens slowly and chaotically—and so do Lavadour’s paintings. Many of the works in Horse

make it be something, like a depiction of something, but it is something. The movement of your hand and the way your body moves is the same way the land is, in a different time frame. … In that action, there is a microcosm of the world. … The erosion, hydrology, sedimentation, flow—all that stuff. So when you look at it, your brain starts to fill in the pieces and you see the land.” Lavadour makes works that are at once abstractions of pigment, figurative representations of the Western landscape and accounts of the way nature works. But for all of their complexity and all of the lofty ideas behind their making, the paintings of Horse Stories are mostly remarkable for how beautiful and inviting they are. He allows us to uncover a world we’ve never noticed. “The whole purpose of art is to look into the great unknown,” Lavadour says. “It’s standing out in front of you, a big blank canvas, and you’re supposed to jump in there and bring back gems of knowledge and wisdom that are conducive to the upliftment of the spirit of humanity. That’s the purpose of it, I believe. Art is a way of knowing the world.” The First Friday artist reception for James Lavadour’s Horse Stories kicks off at MAM Friday, April 6, from 5 to 8 PM, with a talk from Lavadour at 7 PM. Free. You can catch a tour and reception with Lavadour and art history critic Rafael Chacón Saturday at 1 PM. Free. arts@missoulanews.com

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Bird of fury American Falcon’s album will pummel you by Bob Wire

Rolle leans forward, warming up to his favorite subject. “Tubes are cooking, things are compressing, the speaker’s flapping, you can’t get away from it.” The band has barely been together a year, having risen from the ashes of the power trio Lazerwolfs. After drummer Bubba Warne left that band, La Tray invited peripatetic stickman and compulsive band-former Yost to take the stool. From the first jam, it was a shotgun marriage made in rock heaven (which presumably has cheetahprint wallpaper and denim-clad furniture trimmed in studded black leather). The CD’s seven songs stretch out to nearly 45 minutes, giving the guys plenty of room to spread out. “When All Seems Lost (We Shred)” features possibly the best drum performance I’ve ever heard from Yost, live or on record. The guy has power, meter, consistency and taste. In Rolle and La Tray, though, the Mighty Travis may have finally found his match when it comes to sheer aggression. He also lends his Kevin DuBrow wail to a few songs, and his high harmonies are an integral component of Falcon’s “man choir.” Yes, there are harmonies. But for American Falcon, everything takes a back seat to the precise, Photo by Chad Harder muscular onslaught of Rolle’s guiAmerican Falcon is, from left, Travis Yost, Chris La Tray and tar battalion. Lyrics? They’re a Jimmy Rolle. testosterone-soaked mix of Viking/spaghetti western/pulp ficselves with a choppy riff. “On the march of the Mexican tion imagery. Melody? Melody is for pussies. La Tray’s death squad, the blood was set to flow,” howls growling monotone is just fine for this powerhouse. The burly bassist is a published author and vorasinger/bassist Chris La Tray, and Missoula’s loudest band bursts out of the chute like an enraged bull with cious reader of crime noir, and his lyrics—which are always written after the music—are straight-up narraits nuts in a knot. What makes American Falcon the class of the tives of doom and evil. “I want it to be fun,” he says, field in Missoula’s hard rock/heavy metal scene is “but not funny.” Each album he does has to have a their tone. Many bands wrongly think that volume theme. “Is it gonna be a party album, or is it going to equals power. Sure, these monsters of rock enjoy make a statement? It can’t be both. This one is more playing at a level that has Yost pondering the idea of tongue-in-cheek. It’s fun, but it’s not a joke.” One of the most arresting moments on American a separate P.A. to amplify his drums, but they are savvy about what makes high volume a fist-pumping Falcon comes during the 12-minute album-closer, “The Beast of Bray Road.” La Tray has penned a song about experience. “We’ve been training our ears for 50 years to iden- a werewolf that supposedly lives in Wisconsin. Over a tify that tone,” said Rolle over a few beers at the Mo creepy breakdown anchored by his plonking bass, he Club recently. “We’re all about tone over pure volume.” rattles off a hilarious, twisted voiceover explaining the “And we don’t get in each other’s way,” La Tray says science of cryptozoology. Your first listen of American Falcon may well knock as he refills my glass. Yost agrees, acknowledging the advantages to mixing a three-piece band, a refreshing the fillings out of your teeth, but each successive trip change from some of the other, more, ah, delicate out- rewards you with undiscovered sonic treats, striking lyrical turns and a rhythmic drive as unstoppable as a fits he shares his talents with around town. “American Falcon is my vacation,” he laughs. locomotive. Hang on tight. American Falcon holds a listening party at Ear “No expectations. The only expectation is that you Candy music for the band’s CD release celebration show up.” Friday, April 6, at 6 PM. Free. “But it will rock,” Rolle insists. “Yeah, the volume helps create the tone,” says Yost, arts@missoulanews.com “because of vibrations, things breaking and shaking.” Tighten screws and inspect stability of stereo speakers. Check. Scrutinize dental work to make sure it’s secure. Check. Ingest double dose of blood-pressure medication. Check. Okay, I think I’m ready to drop the needle on American Falcon’s debut CD. Travis Yost’s massive kick drum thumps out a martial beat. Jimmy Rolle’s twin guitars announce them-

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Road to the Ryman Stellarondo and Rick Bass shoot for a dream

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Of course Stellarondo is up to something that is a bit over the top, a little hard to imagine and readymade for failure. Hey man, that’s art though, right? Leaping beyond the easy thing and not playing “Mama Tried” at your live shows are the differences between great musicians and the rest of us. What they’re crafting is An Evening of Songs and Scored Stories with author Rick Bass at the University Theatre. Bass’s award-winning work—The Watch: Stories, Where the Sea Used to Be and Why I Came West, among many other books—is well known in

This University Theater performance isn’t a oneshot deal. This is the kick-off for something much larger—something called the Road to the Ryman. The Ryman Auditorium is home to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, and Stellarondo and Bass are intent to perform there in 2013. In the meantime, the group plans to tour on their way to a recording session in Portland. But not without realistic trepidation. Singing-saw player and cellist Bethany Joyce says, “It’s weird to move ahead with a project that’s only been performed twice.” Yost interjects that the Pet Shop Boys didn’t ini-

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fiction and environmental writing circles, and he is a tireless advocate for wilderness protection. The marriage of the group and the writer may seem odd at first, but since Stellarondo vocalists—including primary vocalist Caroline Keys—are poets, the notion of scored stories isn’t all that foreign. Don’t be mistaken: This project isn’t an author reading aloud while the band mimics the alliterative shape of words or reinforces the meaning of words with whimsical sound effects. “We put a lot of thought into the sound,” says bassist Travis Yost, “avoiding musical quotes, not making a rooster sound when there’s a rooster or an owl sound when there’s an owl. We are developing themes that we can revisit, something more musical than cock-adoodle-doo.” Guitarist Gibson Hartwell explains how the author’s words and songs become a singular artistic work: “The process changes his stories. He’ll strike adjectives or phrases because the music does the work [for them].” Bass brings in a story and ideas are developed quickly or over the course of months. “We don’t say, ‘This song would go with this story,’” adds Hartwell. “The music by itself wouldn’t stand alone without the words. The stories do, but maybe in this form they wouldn’t so well because they’ve been adapted to the music.”

tially perform live. Joyce, ever the voice of reason, continues, “This whole tour seems like a large step for a small band. We’re trying to fill an 1,100 seat theater, but it’s exciting not to play in bars.” “I can’t see it anywhere else but a theater,” Hartwell says. “[This] is not a multimedia Hollywood experience. It’s not going to pummel you. It’s not going to hand-feed everything to people. There is a conscious effort to make the audience concentrate and focus on what is happening onstage.” The group has moved from playing porches in 2010 to playing 1,100 seat theaters in 2012 to touring and recording with a well-known writer, to filming the entire experience in a documentary format and finally (hopefully) performing in one of the most vaunted music halls in the world in 2013. But if that happy ending doesn’t work out, Hartwell says they have a back-up plan. “If we don’t end up playing in the Ryman, our second goal is to play the parking lot.” An Evening of Scored Stories and Songs with Rick Bass and Stellarondo takes place at the University Theatre on Wed., Apr. 11, at 7 PM. $15/$12 advance/$10 students. Tickets are available at Griz Tix outlets. jmcmackin@missoulanews.com

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AMERICAN REUNION See what happens when a bunch of people in their almost-40s attend their 13th high school reunion. Sex is my guess. Plus getting embarrassed. Starring Alyson Hannigan and Eugene Levy. Rated R. Carmike 12: 1, 4, 7 and 10 pm. Village 6: 4:30 and 7:30 pm, with shows at 10 pm of Fri. and Sat. and 1:30 pm matinees on Sat.

21 JUMP STREET Let’s jump into the story of a couple of dopey cops who go back to high school to foil an undercover drug ring. Starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Peter Deluise (jokes). Rated R. Carmike 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:45 and 10:15 pm. Pharaohplex: 7 and 9 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm Stadium 14: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05

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TV in the future? Heinous. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Stanley Tucci. PG-13. Carmike 12: 1, 1:30, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8:30, 9:30 and 10 pm. Village 6: 4:10 and 7:20 pm, with matinees at 10:30 pm on Fri. and Sat. and 1 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun. Pharaohplex: 6:40 and 9:20 pm, with 3 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun. Stadium 14: 12,12:30 1, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:45 and 10:15 pm, with midnight shows Fri. and Sat. Add’l shows at 2, 5:15 and 8:30 pm, Mon.-

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and Sun. Pharaohplex: 6:50 and 9:10 pm, with 3 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun ROYAL BALLET’S ROMEO AND JULIET The Royal Ballet does work in the Shakespeare classic about young love and young death. Carmike 12: 7 pm on Tue., Apr. 10. SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN A sheikh dreams of fly-fishing in that dry old Yemen, and British fisheries expert Ewan McGregor is brought in to help make it happen and most likely trawl for love with government aid Kristin Scott Thomas. Rated PG-13. Wilma: 7 and 9 pm nightly, with Saturday matinees at 1 and 3 pm. TITANIC IN 3D Fall in love with Kate and Leo all over again...in 3D. Starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 3D: 2, 6 and 10 pm. Big D: 1, 5, and 9 pm. Village 6: 3D: 1, 5:15 and 9:30 PM. Pharaohplex: 7 pm nightly, with 3 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun.

and 9:35 pm, with midnight shows Fri. and Sat. Mountain: 4:30, 6:50 and 9 pm, with 2 pm matinees Fri.-Sun. THE ARTIST Will talking pictures end silent film star George Valentin’s career? Will he find love with a young dancer? It seems black-and-white to me. Starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. Rated PG-13. Wilma: 7 pm nightly, with Sat. matinee at 1 pm. No shows on Fri., Apr. 6 and Sun., Apr. 8. FRIENDS WITH KIDS Two besties decide to make a baby and remain friends and continue their romantic engagements. Starring Adam Scott and Maya Rudolph. Rated R. Wilma: 9 pm nightly, with Sat. matinees at 3 pm. No shows on Fri., Apr. 6 and Sun., Apr. 8. THE HUNGER GAMES Oh lordy, in the future children are chosen by The Man to fight to the death on live TV. Wait, there’s

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Thu. Mountain: 1:30, 4:15, 7 and 9:15 pm, Fri.Sat. 1:30, 4:15, 7:15 pm, Sun. 4:15, 7 and 9:35 pm, Mon.-Thu. Entertainer: 4, 6:45 and 9:30 pm, with 1 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun. DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX Make Fox News angry and take your kids to this story of young boy’s love of a girl and the grumpy fella that protects the environment. Starring the voices of Taylor Swift and Danny Devito. Rated PG. Carmike 12: 1:30, 4:30, 6:45 and 9 pm. Midnight show on Fri. 3D: 1, 4, 6:30 and 8:45 pm. Village 6: 4 and 7 pm, with 10 pm show on Fri. and Sat. and 1 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun. MIRROR MIRROR No way I’m buying Julia Roberts as the evil stepmother in this “update” of Snow White. She’s so darn cute. Starring Lily Collins and Armie Hammer. Rated PG. Carmike 12: 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 4:45, 6:45. 7:15, 9:15 and 9:45 pm. Village 6: 4 and 7 pm, with matinees at 9:15

es the Titans on humanity. Starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 3D: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30 and 10 pm. Village 6: 7:30 pm nightly, with matinees at 1:30 pm on Sat. and Sun. 3D: 4:30 pm nightly, with 10 pm shows on Fri. and Sat. Pharaohplex: 3D: 7 and 9 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm. Entertainer: 4, 7 and 9 pm. Capsule reviews by Jason McMackin. Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., April 6. Show times and locations are subject to change and there may be errors, despite our best efforts. Please spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities by calling ahead to confirm. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12/Village 6–541-7469; Wi l m a – 728 - 2521 ; P h a r a o h p l e x i n Hamilton–961-FILM; Showboat in Polson and the Entertainer in Ronan–862-3130.

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BODIES AT RUST I’m a recently divorced 40something woman, now dating again, and I’m wondering what the guidelines are on how long to wait to have sex. I’m not interested in casual sex, but I have a healthy libido. If I’m really attracted to a man, I’ll be dealing with some powerful mixed (internal) signals regarding how long to wait. Really what I want is to have sex with a man I like as soon as reasonably possible without getting labeled by him (consciously or subconsciously) as an expendable floozy. —Hotblooded Tempting as it can be to tear off each other’s clothes and rut like wild animals on the first date, it can be less than conducive to a desire to meet up again to ask things like “So...where’d you go to middle school?” Also, you do risk getting labeled a hussy for not keeping an aspirin clenched between your knees— Rush Limbaugh’s advice for unmarried women he isn’t popping Viagra for— while the date you drop the aspirin for gets to put another notch in his oar. As explained in previous columns, men and women are biologically and psychologically different, and the sexual double standard springs out of those differences—like how one sex gets pregnant and the other sex gets paternity uncertainty. As nice (and fair) as it would be if casual sex worked the same for women and men, there’s an old Arab saying quoted by a Lebanese-born friend of mine: “If my grandmother had testicles, we would have called her my grandfather.” Some women do wait to have sex with a man they’ve just met—like, a whole hour—and manage to make that the first hour of the rest of their lives together. Just because that’s risky doesn’t mean it’s impossible. But, sleep with a man before you know who he is and you could find yourself wearing lust goggles—convincing yourself he’s good for the long haul when he’s really just good in bed. The good news is, men in their 40s tend to be less “use ’em and lose ’em” than those in their 20s. “The third date rule”—the expectation that the third date is the sex date—is also more of a factor for 20-somethings. If you’re, say, 45, and dating guys 50 to 60, the third date rule is probably something more like “Don’t fall asleep.” When dating, remind yourself that the part of you that’s clamoring for sex is not the organ that does your best thinking, and plan your outings accordingly. Keep in mind that people who regret their behavior on

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Scholarships for former residents of Watson Children’s Shelter. The Watson Children’s Shelter Alumni Educational Support Fund now has a new funding source for any students pursuing higher education, trade school or specialized training. Eligibility and application is available at www.watsonchildrensshelter.org. There is no deadline for submission. Your Y is hosting Healthy Kids Day on April 14th. There will be fun & healthy activities from 9am12noon. Bouncy houses, Mismo Gymnastics, National Guard Climbing Wall, Big Sky Bassers Fishing, Pony Rides & much more! All activities are FREE! The YMCA is located at 3000 S. Russell St.

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MEDIATION TRAINING. Learn valuable skills and volunteer as a mediator in lawsuits in Missoula’s Justice Court. Training begins April 10. Please go to www.cdrcmissoula.org for details and a registration form. The Missoula Centennial Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 14th from 8am-12noon at the YMCA. All proceeds go to send kids to Y camp. Come Hungry - Leave Full! $5 per person or $15 per family.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Our ancestors owned slaves and denied education to girls. What were they thinking? Time magazine asked renowned historian David McCullough if there was anything we do today that our descendants will regard as equally insane and inexcusable. His reply: “How we could have spent so much time watching TV.” I’ll ask you, Taurus, to apply this same exercise on a personal level. Think of some things you did when you were younger that now seem incomprehensible or ignorant. Then explore the possibility that you will look back with incredulity at some weird habit or tweaked form of self-indulgence you’re pursuing today. (P.S. It’s an excellent time to phase out that habit or self-indulgence.) GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I can’t tell if I’m dealing well with life these days or if I just don’t give a shit any more.” I stumbled upon that comment at someecards.com, and I decided to pass it along for your consideration. You may be pondering the same riddle: feeling suspicious about why you seem more relaxed and tolerant than usual in the face of plain old everyday chaos. I’m here to tell you my opinion, which is that your recent equanimity is not rooted in jaded numbness. Rather, it’s the result of some hard work you did on yourself during the last six months. Congrats and enjoy!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What excites you, Cancerian? What mobilizes your self-discipline and inspires you to see the big picture? I encourage you to identify those sources of high-octane fuel, and then take extraordinary measures to make them a strong presence in your life. There has rarely been a better time than now for you to do this. It could create effects that will last for years. (P.S. Here’s a further nudge from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it.”)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): While browsing in a bookstore, I came across a book and deck of cards that were collectively called Tarot Secrets. The subtitle of the kit was “A Fast and Easy Way to Learn a Powerful Ancient Art.” I snorted derisively to read that claim, since I myself have studied Tarot intensively for years and am nowhere near mastery. Later, though, when I was back home meditating on your horoscope, I softened my attitude a bit. The astrological omens do indeed suggest that in the upcoming weeks and months, you just might be able to learn a rather substantial skill in a relatively short time.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Writing in The New Yorker, Joanna Ravenna paraphrased German philosopher Nietzsche: “The best way to enrage people is to force them to change their mind about you.” I’d like to see you mutate this theory in the coming weeks, Virgo. If possible, see if you can amuse and entertain people, not enrage them, by compelling them to change their minds about you. I realize that’s a tricky proposition, but given the current astrological omens, I have faith that you can pull it off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1892, when Wrigley was just starting out as a company, its main product was baking powder. Free chewing gum was included in each package as a promotional gimmick. But soon the freebie became so popular that Wrigley rearranged its entire business. Now it’s a multi-billion-dollar company that sells gum in 140 different countries—and no baking powder. Maybe there’s something like that on the verge of happening in your own life, Libra: What seemed like the main event could turn out to be secondary, or what seemed incidental might become a centerpiece. Is there something you are overvaluing at the cost of something you are undervaluing?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): People in intimate relationships are hypersensitive to negative comments from their partners. Psychologists say it takes five compliments to outweigh the effects of a single dash of derogatory criticism. I’m sure the ratio is similar even for relationships that aren’t as close as lovers and spouses. With this in mind, I urge you to be extra careful not to dispense barbs. They would be especially damaging during this phase of your astrological cycle—both to you and to those at whom you direct them. Instead, Scorpio, why not dole out an abundance of compliments? They will build up a reservoir of goodwill you’ll be able to draw on for a long time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Researchers report that the typical man falls in love 5.4 times over the course of his life, while the average woman basks in the glow of this great mystery on 4.6 occasions. I suspect you may be close to having a .4 or .6 type of experience, Sagittarius: sort of like infatuation, but without the crazed mania. That could actually be a good thing. The challenging spiritual project that relationship offers may be most viable when the two people involved are not electrifyingly interwoven with every last one of their karmic threads. Maybe we have more slack in our quest for intimacy if we love but are not obsessed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I couldn’t wait for success,” said rich and famous comedian Jonathan Winters, “so I went ahead without it.” I love that approach, and I suggest you try it out. Is there any area of your life that is held captive by an image of perfection? Consider the possibility that shiny concepts of victory and progress might be distracting you from doing the work that will bring you meaning and fulfillment. If you’re too busy dreaming of someday attaining the ideal mate, weight, job, pleasure, and community, you may miss out on the imperfect but amazing opportunities that are available right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On Reddit.com, Kaushalp88 asked the question, “What is the most badass thing that you have ever done, but that other people weren’t impressed by?” Here’s his own story: “I was at an ice-cream shop. At the exit, there was a small raised step I didn’t see. I tripped over it with my ice cream cone in my right hand. The ice cream ball sprung out of the cone. I instinctively lurched my left hand forward and grabbed it, but at the same time I was already falling toward the pavement. I tucked my head into my chest and made a perfect somersault, rising to my feet and plopping the ice cream back in the cone.” I suspect you will soon have comparable experiences, Aquarius—unusual triumphs and unexpected accomplishments. But you may have to be content with provoking awe in no one else beside yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” So says a Swedish proverb. Can we talk about this, please, Pisces? Of course there are real hazards and difficulties in life, and they deserve your ingenious problem-solving. But why devote any of your precious energy to becoming embroiled in merely hyped-up hazards and hypothetical difficulties? Based on my analysis of the astrological omens, now is a propitious time to cut shadows down to their proper size. It’s also a perfect moment to liberate yourself from needless anxiety. I think you’ll be amazed at how much more accurate your perceptions will be as a result.

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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: Curb and Sidewalk Improvements Arthur Ave. – Beckwith Ave. to South Ave. City of Missoula Project 11018 This project consists of removing and replacing approximately 2,000 square feet of monolithic curb/sidewalk, a 1,000 square feet of four and six inch sidewalk, 300 lineal feet of curb and associated improvements. Bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Manual addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project 11-018 Arthur Ave. – Beckwith Ave. to South Ave. curb and sidewalk improvements” The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual will be furnished the Contractors making application therefore from the Office of the City Engineer, 435 Ryman, Missoula, Montana, upon payment of $50.00 by company check, cashier’s check, or bank money order (cash can not be accepted). Full amount of payment will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406-444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor performing work on a “Public works contract” shall not pay less than the latest Montana Labor Standard Provisions minimum wage as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. A copy of said wage rate is at-

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tached as part of the contract documents. The provisions of this part do not apply in those instances in which the standard prevailing rate of wages is determined by federal law. “Public works contract” means a contract for construction services let by the state, county, municipality, school district, or political subdivision or for non-construction services let by the state, county, municipality, or political subdivision in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis race, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2012. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (406)552-6079. Bid announcements and bid results are posted on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk

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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: City of Missoula Project MPR 12-012 Tree Pruning & Removal The project consists of tree pruning and removals various public rights of way locations throughout the City of Missoula, Montana ISA certified firms or individuals are qualified to bid on this contract. Qualified bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Bid request addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project MPR12-00x Tree Pruning & Removal” The project is divided into 21 separate work orders. A bidder may bid on all, one or multiple work orders. Bids will be awarded in priority order to the low qualified bidder for each identified tree pruning and removal work order listed - until all available funds are obligated. The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number, if available. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents will be furnished to the Contractors from the Office of the City Forester, 100 Hickory Street, Missoula, Montana. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of theiractual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or because of their association with a person or group of people so identified except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. In the case of documents, recordings or verbal presentations, alterna-

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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: Parks & Recreation Asphalt Maintenance Asphalt Maintenance – Trails and Lots, Various locations City of Missoula, Parks & Recreation Project PR12-04AM This project consists of asphalt repair and maintenance in the form of asphalt overlays, cut and patch, shim patches, seal coating, striping and other associated items of work. Bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Manual addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project PR12-04 Parks & Recreation Asphalt Maintenance” The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual will be furnished the Contractors making application from Parks & Recreation Headquarters in Currents Aquatics Center, 600 Cregg Lane, Missoula, MT 59801, upon payment of $50.00 by company check, cashier’s check, or bank money order (cash cannot be accepted) made payable to Missoula Parks & Recreation. Full amount of payment will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications in good, unmarked condition within ten (10) City business days following bid opening provided that complete plans and bid proposal Package are returned. A Project Manual submitted for bid retained for legal purposes and is therefore not refundable. After 10 City business days, the remaining checks will be deposited; no reminder calls will be made. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406-444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, ancestry, color, handicap, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, creed, ex-offender status, physical condition, political belief, public assistance status or sexual preference except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on April 24, 2012. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk IN JUSTICE COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA BEFORE JOHN E. ODLIN, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Cause No. CV-2012-0036514 AMENDED SUMMONS FOR COLLECTION OF A DEBT. REANNE INC., dba AXENT EDGE and AXENT GREEN, Plaintiff, vs. DEREK STEBNER, COPPER MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE, INC., dba, GRAND CENTRAL APARTMENTS, MULLAN HEIGHTS APARTMENTS, and RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS, INGLEWOOD HOLDINGS, LLC, Series 5 Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed with the above-named Justice of the Peace, a

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MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT Missoula County Competitive Funding Opportunity Missoula County is currently accepting competitive applications from governmental or nonprofit organizations that are currently engaged in substance abuse prevention work in Missoula County. If your organization meets one or more of the following criteria you may be eligible for funding: (1) maintains a coalition that coordinates substance abuse prevention efforts; (2) provides community education about the risks and costs of abusing alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; (3) offers supervised non-school hour activities that give young people alternatives to drug use and opportunities for positive youth development; or (4) provides early intervention to help youth and families address alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems. Activities must be research based. Funding will be for twelve months, beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. For more information or to receive an application form, please call Peggy Seel, Senior Grants Administrator at 258-4743. Applications may be picked up at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT, or on the web, http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/opgweb/Gra nts/. Deadline for submittal is Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE of Public Hearing Missoula County is preparing an application for a Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) Grant from the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC). TSEP grants are a state action subject to the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). As required by the MEPA and DOC regulations, Missoula County has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) that evaluates the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposed project. This notice announces the availability of the draft EA for public review and comments as well as the date and time of a Public Hearing regarding the proposed project. The proposed action generally consists of the replacement of the Riverview Drive Bridge crossing the Clearwater River approximately one mile west of Seeley Lake. Copies of the draft EA are available for review at the office of the Missoula Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808. Missoula County will consider all substantive comments received in response to the draft EA.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT The Missoula County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 199 West Pine, Basement Level Room B14, in order to discuss the draft EA and present the preliminary engineering research for the proposed project. At the Public Hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, environmental issues, and TSEP grant issues. After the hearing, all comments will be reviewed and considered and Missoula County will decide that either: 1.An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is necessary; 2.The Environmental Assessment did not adequately reflect the issues raised by the proposed action and must be revised; or 3.An EIS is not necessary, and make a final decision on the proposed action (submitting the application for TSEP funding). All interested persons will be given the opportunity and are encouraged to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding this proposed project and its environmental impacts. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing before 1:30 p.m. on April 18th, 2012. Written comments should be sent to: Missoula County Public Works Department at 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808. For further information, contact Erik Dickson, Missoula County Engineer, at 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808, or call (406) 2583772. /s/ Board of Commissioners, Missoula County.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Missoula Board County Commissioners will hold a public meeting for the purpose of obtaining views from the residents of the County regarding the Preliminary Engineering Reports and the submittal of a Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) application for the replacement of the Riverview Drive Bridge crossing the Clearwater River

approximately one mile west of Seeley Lake. The Public Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Seeley Lake Elementary School, Seeley Lake, Montana. The County is considering submitting an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a TSEP Grant, and wants to obtain public comment on the proposal. The discussion at the meeting will be the purpose of the TSEP Program, the key components and costs of the proposal, and the estimated cost. At the public meeting everyone will be given the opportunity to express his or her opinion regarding the County’s proposal. Comments may be given orally at the meeting or submitted in writing before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Written comments should be sent to: Missoula County Board of Commissioners at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, 59802. After hearing public comment, the Commissioners will make decisions relative to the proposal. For further information, contact Erik Dickson, Missoula County Engineer, at 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT 59808, or call (406) 258-3772. A copy of the TSEP Grant Application Guidelines is available for review at the office of the Missoula Department of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808 during regular office hours.

MISSOULA COUNTY GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITYBASED ORGANIZATION APPLICATIONS Missoula County is currently accepting applications from governmental or health and human service nonprofit organizations that provide basic/critical needs assistance to at-risk populations in Missoula County. Priority will be given to programs that provide food, transportation, shelter and medical services to at-risk populations. For more information or to receive a Community-Based Organization (CBO) application form, please call 258-3712. Applications may be picked up at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT, or on the web, http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/opgweb/Gra nts/. The deadline for submittal is Wednesday, April 25, 2012. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Robert L. Deschamps, III Cause No. DV-11-1509 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION. NORMAN E. TAYLOR Plaintiff, v. MAGDALENE L. WOLVERTON, EARL CHARLTON, WAVA CHARLTON AND RALPH F. GREEN, WALLACE PAULSON, J. VIOLA HERAK TRUST, their heirs and devisees and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint, adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. THE STATE OF MONTANA to all persons claiming any interest in or lien upon the real property described in this summons or any part of the real property, defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint for Quiet Title in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, within sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Summons, and set forth what interest or lien, if any, you have in or upon that certain real property or any part of the real property situated in the county of Missoula, state of Montana as described as follows: That portion of Lot Twenty-five (25) of Cobban and Dinsmore’s Orchard Homes, Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Starting at the Southeast corner of said Lot Twenty-five (25), and thence running North along the East line of said Lot Twenty-five (25) a distance of 300 feet, thence at right angles and in a westerly direction a distance of 150 feet, thence at right angles and in a southerly direction 300 feet to the South line of said Lot Twentyfive (25), and thence in an Easterly direction and along the South line of said Lot Twentyfive (25) a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning. Recording Reference: Book 598, Page 582 You are further notified that, unless you appear and answer, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint as follows: 1. That the Court make a complete adjudication of the title to the above-described real property and that by Decree of the Court it be declared and adjudged that no Defendant has any estate or interest whatsoever in and to said land or lien or encumbrance thereon and that the title to the above-described real property is quieted in Plaintiff; 2.That Defendants, Magdalena L. Wolverton, Earl Charlton, Wava Charlton and Ralph F. Green, their heirs and devisees and all other persons, known and unknown, be forever enjoined and barred from asserting any claim whatever in and to the within described real property, or any part thereof, adverse to Plaintiff; and 3. That Plaintiff have such other or further relief as the Court may deem proper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court, the 29th day of February, 2012. /s/ Shirley E. Faust CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiffs: GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP 350 Ryman Street P. O. Box 7909 Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Telephone (406) 523-2500 Telefax (406) 523-2595 By: /s/

Jenny M. Jourdonnais March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, 2012 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-12-40 Dept. No. 1 Judge Ed McLean. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN M. MANDEVILLE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Charles E. Mandeville, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of his attorneys, Crowley Fleck PLLP, 305 South 4th Street East, Suite 100, PO Box 7099, Missoula, MT 59807-7099, or filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 2nd day of March, 2012 /s Charles Mandeville Dated this 2nd day of March, 2012 CROWLEY FLECK PLLP. /s/ Dirk A. Williams, Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-12-49 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARLA B. JENSEN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eli S. Napolitano 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, return receipt requested, to Eli Napolitano, Personal Representative, c/o Cederberg Law Offices, P.C., PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 15th day of March, 2012. CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269 West Front Street, PO Box 8234, Missoula, MT 59807-8234 /s/ Anne Blanche Adams, Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-12-327 Dept. No. 3 Judge John W. Larson Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Linda Michele Keener. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Linda Michele Keener to Michele Linda Keener. The hearing will be on 05/10/2012 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Dated: March 21, 2012 /s/ Shirley E. Faust Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Nicole Borchers, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 2 Cause No. DP-11-219 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE L. SHULL, Decedent. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their 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 Von A. Dailey at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2820 Radio Way, PO Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of December, 2011. /s/ Von A. Dailey, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DP-12-44 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE D. OLSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Brian Zottnick, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 4110 Weeping Willow Drive, Missoula, Montana 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the abovenamed Court. DATED this 5th day of March, 2012. /s/ Brian Zottnick, Personal Representative. GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Case No. DP-12-41 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT DENNIS GENG, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Karen Hayward, return receipt requested, at

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Tipp & Buley, P.C., PO Box 3778, Missoula, MT 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 6th day of March, 2012. /s/ Karen Hayward, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Christopher John Thompson, Dept. No. 2 Cause Number DV-12-86. Notice is hereby given that a hearing on Christopher John Thompson’s Petition to change his name to Christopher John Kerney will be held on April 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, before the Honorable Robert L. Deschamps NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER DEED OF TRUST TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. Notice is hereby given to the public and to the following: Nancy K. Coleman 16460 Hashknife Way Missoula MT 59808 Nancy K. Coleman P.O. Box 280541 Northridge CA 91328 Nancy K. Coleman 1821 South Ave. W. #408 Missoula MT 59801 Travis Coleman 1821 South Ave. W. #408 Missoula MT 59801 Travis Coleman 16460 Hashknife Way Missoula MT 59808 Pinnacle Holdings Montana, LLC 16460 Hashknife Way Missoula MT 59808 Pinnacle Holdings Montana, LLC 1821 South Ave. W. #408 Missoula MT 59801 2. Real Property. This Notice concerns the following described Real Property: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 6227, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 15 North, Range 20 West, Principal Meridian, Montana. 3. Loan Secured by the Real Property. First Interstate Bank made a loan to Nancy K. Coleman (“Coleman”). Coleman and Travis Colemen executed a Deed of Trust encumbering the Real Property to secure payment and satisfaction of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $65,000.00. 4. Deed of Trust Securing the Loan Obligation. Grantors Coleman and Travis Coleman, executed and delivered to First Interstate Bank a Deed of Trust described as follows: Date: April 7, 2011 Grantor: Nancy K. Coleman and Travis Coleman Original Trustee: Stewart Title of Missoula County Lender/Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank Recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana, as follows: Date: April 7, 2011 Recording reference: Document No.201105918, Book: 876, Page: 133 Substitute Trustee. The following was substituted as Trustee: Dean A. Stensland Boone Karlberg PC 201 West Main, Suite 300 P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 5436646 Facsimile: (406) 549-6804 by a written document recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana as follows: Dated: January 10, 2012 Recorded: January 11, 2012 Recording reference: Document No. 201200710, Book: 888, Page: 187 5. Default. Coleman , is in default of the terms and obligations contained in the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. Coleman is in default due to the failure to timely pay First Interstate Bank. 6. Amount Owing. The amounts owing are as follows: Principal: $63,591.20 Interest through 1/24/12: $2,639.47 Late charge balance: $75.00 Trustee’s Sale Guarantee: $340.00 TOTAL $66,645.67 Interest continues to accrue on this Promissory Note and loan at the daily rate of $13.0666 from January 25, 2012, until paid. The total balance due on this obligation secured by the Deed of Trust, is the sum of the above items, plus attorney fees and costs allowed by law. The exact amount owing as of the date of sale will be provided upon request made to the undersigned prior to the date of said sale. 7. Acceleration. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust previously elected to consider all principal and interest immediately due and payable as a consequence of the default under the Deed of Trust. 8. Notice of Sale. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust and the Trustee hereby elect to sell or cause to be sold the Real Property described above to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. The sale will be held at the following date, time and place: Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Missoula County Courthouse 200 West Broadway Missoula MT 59802 The Trustee will sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder, in cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of the sale. DATED this 25th day of January, 2012. By: /s/ Dean A. Stensland Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA) : COUNTY OF MISSOULA) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 25th day of January, 2012, by Dean A. Stensland, Successor Trustee. /s/ Nancy Randazzo Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My Commission Expires: March 1st, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 01/19/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200702241 Bk-791 Pg-262, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Leslie Beck Ames, a married person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and First American Title was

Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 26 of Maloney Ranch Phase VI, a platted subdivision iin Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 26, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $315,193.74. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $305,000.00, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the 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 8, 2012 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, whereis basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.98604) 1002.208212-File NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/12/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200527308, BK 762, PG 554, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Ward J. Veneklasen and Pamela L. Veneklasen, husband and wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Insured Titles, LLC was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles, LLC as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 1 in Block 4 of Linda Vista Tenth Supplement Phase I, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 08/01/09 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 30, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $313,824.40. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $259,200.00, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the 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 12, 2012 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# 7023.06348) 1002.131336-File NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/05/10, recorded as Instrument No. 201008854 B: 859 P: 741, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Chris Froines was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 1 of R And R Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201120535 B: 886 P: 762, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 09/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of January 30, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $362,091.39. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $350,363.67, 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 12, 2012 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, whereis basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.98238) 1002.208663-File NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/30/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200728652 Bk-808 Pg-289, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Jonathon A. Gash, a married person and Jacquilan K. Gash, a married person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot A-124 of Windsor Park Phase IV, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes

and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 11/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of February 7, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $193,456.49. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $189,631.19, 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 20, 2012 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# 7023.98835) 1002.209151-File NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 29, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 5 OF WEST RIVERSIDE, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF William D Ailport, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to New Century Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated February 18, 2005 and recorded on February 22, 2005 in Bk 748, Page 480 under Document No. 200504234. The beneficial interest is currently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-2. 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 $725.19, beginning December 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 16, 2011 is $100,675.69 principal, interest at the rate of 7.10% now totaling $8,029.23, late charges in the amount of $471.25, escrow advances of $1,156.45, and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,072.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $19.58 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 16, 2012 /s/ Marti A Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339, Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 16th day of January, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti A Ottley, know to me to be the Asst 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 he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Fmc V. Ailport 41722.165 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 29, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in MISSOULA County, Montana: LOT 42 OF HILLVIEW HEIGHTS NO. ONE, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Dawn Marie Harrell, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 18, 2009 and recorded on May 22, 2009 in Book 839 pg. 1265 as Document No. 200912027. The beneficial interest is currently held by EverBank. 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 $1049.42, beginning October 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 20, 2011 is $191356.95 principal, interest at the rate of 4.87500% now totaling $2,817.77, late charges in the amount of $157.41, escrow advances of $117.32, and other fees and expenses advanced of $92.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $25.56 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 23, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 23rd day of January, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know 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 he executed the same. /s/ Marti A Ottley Notary Public Inkom, ID Commission expires: 8/15/2012 Everhome V Harrel 41470.254 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on May 29, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 74 OF MALONEY RANCH, PHASE VI, A PLATTED SUBDIVISON IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Josh Rohde and Erin Rohde, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Charles J. Peterson, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to PHH Mortgage Services, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2005 and Recorded on July 1, 2005 under Document # 200516377, in BK-755 Pg-425. The beneficial interest is currently held by PHH Mortgage Corporation. 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 $1,723.05, beginning August 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 January 4, 2012 is $295,767.22 principal, interest at the rate of 4.75000% now totaling $7,139.97, late charges in the amount of $172.28, escrow advances of $2,676.88, and other fees and expenses advanced of $653.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $38.49 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be 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 23, 2012 /s/ Marti A Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 23rd day of January, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti A Ottley, know to me to be the Asst 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 he

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Blackfoot, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 PHHV Rohde 41392.587 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/26/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which FORREST E EBBS, MARRIED as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to ERIC TRAN as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 03/26/2007 and recorded 04/11/2007, in document No. 200708497 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 795 at Page Number 192 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, TO-WIT: TRACT 15-B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 5418 LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 5865351; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 736, PAGE 671 (RECORDED 07/16/04) MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: TRACT 15-B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 5418 LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA. Property Address: 355 MYSTIC MOON, Potomac, MT 59823. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 10/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $371,209.53 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.875% per annum from 10/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 02/16/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0010697 FEI NO. 1006.153821 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/03/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the

trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JAMES JOSHUA MAYES as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA INC as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 01/15/2010 and recorded 01/15/2010, in document No. 201001033 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 853 at Page Number 1314 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 15 & 16 IN BLOCK 43 OF HOMEVALE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 326 WEST SUSSEX AVENUE, Missoula, MT 59801. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 10/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $212,831.07 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.00% per annum from 10/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 02/17/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 120012683 FEI NO. 1006.153985 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/10/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his succes-

NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on May 8, 2012, a mail ballot election for the election of two trustees for the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District will be held. Drop off locations will open at 7:00 a.m. and will continue to be open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Dated this 27th day of February, 2012. Vickie M. Zeier Election Administrator Missoula County

sors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which TIMOTHY M. SOLEM AND LAURA I. SARMIENTO, AS JOINT TENANTS AND TO THE SURVIVOR OF SAID NAMED JOINT TENANTS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 10/04/2006 and recorded 10/23/2006, in document No. 200627466 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 785 at Page Number 1080 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF HAWTHORNE’S, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF RECORD IN BOOK 22 OF PLATS AT PAGE 32 Property Address: 2118 INVERNESS PLACE, Missoula, MT 59801. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED

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Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Special District Elections to be held on May 8, 2012, will close at 5:00 p.m., on April 9, 2012.*NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county fairground’s election center up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election center on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of the Special Districts are entitled to vote at said election. Ballots will be automatically mailed to Active Electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing before the County Election Administrator. If you have moved, please have your registration transferred to your present address. DATED this 27th day of February 2012. Vickie M. Zeier Missoula County Election Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC2. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 09/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $223,586.45 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.25% per annum from 09/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 02/28/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 110063718 FEI NO. 1006.140697 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/13/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which RANDELL J OPPEGAARD, AND LINDA M OPPEGAARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS AKA RANDALL J. OPPEGARD as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/09/2004 and recorded 07/06/2004, in document No. 200418680 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 735 at Page Number 987 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA, STATE OF MONTANA, BEING LOT 2 IN BLOCK 63 OF KNOWLES ADDITION NO. 2, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 1413 S 4TH ST W, Missoula, MT 59801-2435. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 11/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $96,994.54 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.875% per annum from 11/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said

Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 03/02/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 120016099 FEI NO. 1006.155130 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 06/29/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which WILLIAM C. SPARR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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 Trust Indenture Dated 10/25/2006 and recorded 10/30/2006, in document No. 200628044 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 786 at Page Number 237 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF SUSAN ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 1005 PATTY ANN DRIVE, Missoula, MT 59804. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 03/01/2009, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $206,990.70 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 8.25% per annum from 03/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 02/22/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 120012470 FEI NO. 1006.154172

SUSTAINAFIEDS est which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which TIMOTHY S. SULLIVAN AND KATHLEEN A. SULLIVAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to TITLE SOURCE, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 05/16/2006 and recorded 05/25/2006, in document No. 200612039 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 775 at Page Number 2 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA IN THE STATE OF MT LOT 9 IN BLOCK 4, OF SPRING HILLS ADDITION NO. 6, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2306 HIGHWOOD DR, MISSOULA, MT 59803. Property Address: 2306 HIGHWOOD DR, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 10/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $156,950.48 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.625% per annum from 10/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 03/02/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 120016000 FEI NO. 1006.154923 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/16/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in in-

Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 07/11/2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any inter-

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terest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which MARK C. MODERIE, ANTONIA B. MODERIE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to COMMUNITY BANK-MISSOULA, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 09/08/2006 and recorded 09/13/2006, in document No. 200623422 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 783 at Page Number 74 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 274 OF PLEASANT VIEW HOMES NO. 3, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4018 YORKSHIRE PLACE, Missoula, MT 59808. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 12/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $168,759.08 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.75% per annum from 12/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 03/05/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0017817 FEI NO. 1006.155033

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615 Overlook Way MLS #20121771 Missoula

MLS # 20117301 $265,000

345 Brooks Missoula

Shannon Hilliard

Anne Jablonski

shannon@prudentialmissoula.com www.ShannonHilliard.com

www.MoveMontana.com

406-239-8350

546-5816

REAL ESTATE 2640B Tanbark Way MLS #20120690 $399,000. Call Anne for details. 546-5816 www.movemontana.com Four bed, 1-1/2 bath, 3 car garage home at 345 Brooks. Close to downtown, neighborhood coffee shop/restaurant, and university. Long time family home has potential to also have downstairs rental. Just $265,000 MLS 20117301 Call Anne 546-5816 for details. www.movemontana.com Handsome, Spacious Home on Prime Upper Miller Creek Acreage, 5+ bedrooms, with out of town living on quiet cul-de-sac, 10 acres. Rodeo Rd. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Historic Preservation Awardwinning Marshall House Beautiful professional building with great design for offices or home and awesome exposure for business. 436 S 3rd W. $395,000 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

Huge Lot Bungalow Style Home Middle of Missoula, close to Good Food Store, 1/2 acre + lot, enormous shop, great home. 203 Curtis, 240-5227 porticorealestate.com I can help you sell your home! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Immaculate Rose Park Area Home This light filled home offers a fantastic floorplan, 2 family rooms, large deck and nice backyard for entertaining. 300 Central, 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Looking for a place to call home? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Looking for homebuyer education? Call me! Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com

Open & Light & Green & Clean Efficiency abounds in this 3 BR, 2.5 ba stand alone super insulated condo with heated floors and so much more. 1530 S 12th W. Near Good Food Store and bike trails. 2405227. porticorealestate.com PRICE REDUCED 4 bed 2 bath house on one full landscaped acre near Wye. Great Well at 30 gpm. 2 gas fireplaces, updated kitchen and bathrooms. $280,000. MLS #20120012. 9869 Lee’s Lane, Missoula. Call Anne 546-5816 for details. www.movemontana.com Rattlesnake dream property with a 1 bedroom apartment! 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage located on over 1/2 acre manicured & landscaped gardens & lawn. UG sprinkler, “secret garden” & fenced yard. $425,000. MLS#20114396. Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties. 544-7507. www.2404rattlesnake.com.

Vacation Rental 4 Sale Charming vacation rental half a mile from Georgetown Lake and 6 miles from Discovery. This cabin has been a vacation rental for 7 years with many return clients, is being sold turn-key, and produces $20,000 per year income. It is in great shape and is being sold fully furnished includ-

ing the hot tub. The site is 2.0 acres at the end of a private couldesc with easy yearround access and great views. Priced at $209,000, visit www.cabinmt.com for photos or call 406-546-4797.

CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 2 Bdr, 1.5 Downtown Missoula condo. Zoned for Residential or Commercial use. $299,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

For a limited time a purchase of a condo at the Uptown Flats will include a large flat screen TV and assistance with up to $5000 Buyers closing costs!The Uptown Flats have two one bed one bath units at $149,900. Call Anne 5465816 for showing. www.move montana.com

RICE TEAM

Robin Rice • 240-6503

736 South 3rd West Beautiful 1920 home currently used as office space • Reception and conference areas • 4 private offices • Full kitchen & basement • Wood floors, doors & trim • Arched doorways & Tiffany lighting $429,900 MLS #20116938 6107 Brusett Lower Miller Creek • 4 bed 3 bath ranch home • Basement, double garage • Gas fireplace & wet bar $300,000 MLS #21021397 8169 Lower Miller Creek • PRICE REDUCED! • 3 bed, 2 bath well-kept manufactured home on 5 acres • 2 storage sheds, detached double garage & separate shop • Only 5 minutes to town $244,000 • MLS #20113133

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REAL ESTATE Treehouse Feel in this fairly new condo with single garage. Great location close to school, bike trail, Good Food Store and town. 935B Garfield. $117,500. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

LAND FOR SALE 10900 Crystal Creek Huge Price Reduction! Beautiful building site with 40x72 agricultural building. 20.78 Acres. $230,000. MLS#20111015. 10900 Crystal Creek Road, Clinton. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. 3.5 Acres on Petty Creek. Well in place, septic approved.

$125,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4,500 square foot lot on the Northside. Power & utilities in place, sewer available in alley. Zoned for single or multi-family use. $59,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com Twin Creek Road. Beautiful wooded 3.69 acres, 550 feet of Twin Creek frontage. Easy access from Hwy 200 on wellmaintained county road. Modulars or manufactured homes on a permanent foundation allowed. Seller will carry contract with $50,000 down at 7 % interest. $184,900.

MLS#10005586. Robin Rice @ 2 4 0 - 6 5 0 3 . riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

COMMERCIAL 321 N. Higgins Commercial building on coveted downtown location with lots of foot traffic. Building only for sale. Call Anne 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com East Missoula Building Lot with great trees and a sweet ‘hood. $65,000. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

OUT OF TOWN

Wh it comes to home When loa loans, we know our way around the block.

15000 Neil Drive Enjoy country living close to town, 3 bed, 2.5 bath home. Large double detached garage with additional living quarters. Nice views and close to Forest Service land for horse back riding and hiking. $299,900. MLS#20115937. Will sell with adjacent 1.71 acre lot. Robin

Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties. 18737 Sorrel Springs Lane, Frenchtown, $379,000 MLS # 20113420, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath, Beautiful home on 4 acres with spectacular views. Call Betsy Milyard for a showing today at 880-4749. 3 Bdr, 2 Bath single level Stevensville area home on 6.3 cross-fenced acres with a large shop. $339,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath home on 3.3 acres on Petty Creek. $425,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Florence area home on 10 acres with Bitterroot River frontage. Horse Barn, cross-fenced.

$449,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 860 Haley, Florence $550,000 - MLS# 20115636 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage home available. Over 5000 finished square ft. Tons of space, game room and its own movie theater - perfect for living and entertaining! Your own private movie theater comes with 55” LED 3D TV, seven theater chairs, and an awesome sound system. Call Betsy Milyard for more info 880-4749. Lolo End of Cul-de-sac Beauty Open, light, private, quiet and in immaculate condition. Huge yard, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with hardwood, tile and beautiful warm colors. 5697 Explorer Court. $225,000. 240-5227 portico realestate.com

Megan Lane, Frenchtown, $199,900 MLS: 10007166 BRAND NEW 3 BED, 2 BATH HOME ON 1 ACRE. HOME TO BE BUILT SO YOU CAN PICK YOUR COLORS AND SOME FINISHING TOUCHES. GENEROUS $2000 APPLIANCE ALLOWANCE AND $1300 LANDSCAPING ALLOWANCE. Call Betsy for more info 880-4749.

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