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KEEPS MAKING NEWS MONTANA FOOTBALLS OUT OF BISON

CARSON’S RANGE RACHEL UNDIMMED LEGACY

EILEEN MYLES SCOPE POET IS HEAD OVER HEELS

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Camas Prairie lies at the center of what for thousands of years has been Pend d’Oreille territory. Pat Pierre’s grandfather and great-grandfather fished all across present-day Montana, Idaho and into eastern Washington. Fish were central to their culture. So were waterways. They were supposed Cover photo by Chad Harder to be protected, reserved for their use. Today, tribes could finally be on the verge of defining those rights.....................................14

News Letters Supporters of Ellie Hill and Lou Ann Crowley square off ..............................4 The Week in Review Those bison just can’t win........................................................6 Briefs Who’s poisoning the eagles? .............................................................................6 Etc. Missoula does have a rape culture—and so much more......................................7 Up Front Please stay on the line for a recorded political ad ......................................9 Ochenski Ranchers finally lose a round....................................................................10 Range Fifty years ago, Silent Spring changed everything..........................................11 Agenda Fundraiser for the Coyote Choir ..................................................................12

Arts & Entertainment Flash in the Pan Evaluating organic farming............................................................18 Happiest Hour The Happy Meal...............................................................................19 8 Days a Week Time to get toasted...........................................................................21 Mountain High Educating boaters............................................................................29 Scope Eileen Myles is in love again ...........................................................................30 Soundcheck Total Combined Weight’s man-noise....................................................31 Noise Deadstring Brother, Deer Tick, Is/Is, Scriptures..............................................32 Film Dark Shadows can suck it .................................................................................33 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ...................................................34

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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STREET TALK

by Michelle Gustafson

Asked the morning of Tuesday, May 15, near the University Center on the UM campus.

This week the Indy looks into ways that politicians use robocalls to get their message out. How do you feel about getting automated phone calls from political candidates?

Follow-up: Have you ever made a prank call?

Tucker Miller: I’ve received two of them recently, and they’re sure not very personal. If candidates truly want to talk to me, they should call themselves. I’ve had my home number transferred to my cell, and getting them on my cell is especially annoying.

Try using booze: I don’t think I have.

I’m kind of a chicken. I just don’t have the nerve for that kind of thing.

Linda Mauer: I’ve never gotten one of those, but if I did, I’d hate it. You know, I just cancelled my landline, so that’s probably why they haven't been able to get to me.

Straight face?: No. I never have.

Robyn Berg: You know, I don’t like getting that kind of call from anyone. I always hang up promptly. Then let him out!: When I was 13, we prank called frequently—you know, the Prince-Edward-ina-can gig, that kind of thing. With caller ID, well, I guess it doesn’t happen like it used to.

Morgen Hartford: I have mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s good to get as many people involved with politics as possible, but the more personal the message can be, the better. Dick Barrett was just walking my neighborhood last week and our conversation went a lot further than a recorded message. Maybe … SATAN!?: When I was a kid, I’d call my grandmother, doing a Dana Carvey impersonation. I didn’t let her in on it for quite a while, but when she found out, she thought it was pretty funny.

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Feature pitch

Vote Crowley

Why not run a story about all the rapists in Missoula? You could do a billboard on the cover welcoming them to Missoula, just like you did for the Flathead Valley.

Then you could feature each rapist that lives in your community.

Gilbert Bissell Kalispell

I am writing in support of Lou Ann Crowley, who is running for the legislature from District 94. Unlike her opponent, Ellie Hill, Lou Ann is thoughtful and deliberative.

She has worked in local government and for nonprofit organizations. She has been a community activist who has not alienated large numbers of constituents. She is a calm voice who accomplishes a lot—truly some-

Send Wilmer to Washington This year Montanans have an opportunity to elect someone to Congress who will put our interests first. At a time when we see laws and policies instituted that benefit the few at the expense of the majority, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to elect a candidate, Franke Wilmer, to Congress who will work to represent the majority of Montanans.

Coming from a modest background, Franke often worked two jobs simultaneously while finishing college. Today, she’s a professor of Political Science and International Relations at Montana State University as well as the representative for District 64 in the Montana House. Franke served as Speaker Pro Tem during her second term and was appointed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer as chair of the Montana Human Rights Commission.

Franke understands the need for good, sustainable jobs and affordable healthcare and that the protection of the rights and benefits of retirees are of critical importance to Montanans.

She believes that a strong economy should provide people with economic security and that framing the issue as a choice between economic growth that provides good sustainable jobs or environmental protection is a false choice.

She is a strong supporter of public education and believes that education is both an investment in our economic future and is fundamental to a functioning democracy.

With the numerous challenges we presently face as both Americans and Montanans, Franke Wilmer stands out as the candidate who has the background, the demonstrated record and the position on issues to best represent us in the U.S. Congress in order that we can meet these challenges for ourselves, our state and our country.

Wes Miles Hamilton

“Ellie Hill was an island of logic and fairness in a sea of crazy meanness.

It warmed my prickly black little heart.”

that we were extremely idealistic in the amount of faith we placed in our legislature.

We expected our legislators to produce heroic outcomes for the good of the state.

This can happen only when we elect professional, thoughtful, intelligent, civil, dedicated people to do this Herculean task.

Clearly, this did not happen in the last session, one of the most fractious in recent memory.

We need a person with personal integrity to represent us in the legislature.

We need someone who Listens. We need someone who Organizes her thoughts. We need someone who Understands the issues. We need someone who Analyzes the options and Never Neglects her constituents. We need Lou Ann Crowley in the legislature.

Jean Bowman Missoula

No, vote Hill I was so glad Rep. Ellie Hill was in our last legislature. She was an island of logic and fairness in a sea of crazy meanness. It warmed my prickly black little heart. Send her back to represent us in House District 94, Missoula. Send her back!

Rose Habib Missoula

Crowley!

thing we need in our legislature.

There is more to being an effective legislator than being highly rated by various organizations and unions—all of which do many good things. However, I prefer a legislator who thinks for herself. It is, of course, admirable to be opposed to the corrupting influence of corporate money in campaigns.

However, the time and energy spent advocating for Congress to do something about this might be spent more productively by working diligently to convince colleagues to concentrate on legislation that makes an immediate, positive impact on the state of Montana.

Perhaps some of the effectiveness of a legislator can be measured by the number of bills the legislator introduced that passed. Hill introduced five bills in the last session, none of which passed.

As a delegate to the 1972 Montana State Constitutional Convention, I know

I don’t vote much anymore. I confess I have become disillusioned with the political process. Some time ago, I gave up believing our “voice” through elected officials really made a difference. Last week I noticed Lou Ann Crowley was running for office and I thought to myself, “Now there’s someone worth voting for.”

I may have given up the courage of my convictions, but she has continued to pursue service to our local community and the broader state community through elected office for many years now. I have served with Lou Ann on a committee in support of education, and I have admired her common-sense approach and ability to find ways to reach agreement without rancor and harsh judgments.

So, I’m dusting off the card that tells me which precinct I’m in and going to go to the polls for the first time in several years. I encourage you to vote for Lou Ann as well.

You won’t find a more dedicated or hardworking public official.

Catherine Goodman Missoula

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by Chad Harder

Days after Vice President Joe Biden voiced his support for gay marriage and the day after North Carolina voters ban such unions, President Barack Obama tells ABC News that he has a new position on the issue: “It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”

• Thursday, May 10 The Carmike 10 Theater on Mullan Road is evacuated after a fire sparks on the roof of the building. The blaze sends smoke into a men’s restroom. Three Missoula Fire Department engine companies, a ladder truck and city police respond to the fire, which does about $2,000 worth of damage. The cause remains under investigation.

• Friday, May 11 The Missoula Fire Department, the Rural Fire District and Life Flight mount a six-hour effort to retrieve an injured boy in a remote location west of the Blue Mountain lookout, south of Missoula. Emergency personnel had to first carry the boy, who crashed his bicycle, about a mile uphill to a helicopter landing zone before transporting him to Saint Patrick Hospital.

• Saturday, May 12 About an hour after the University of Montana begins its general commencement ceremony at WashingtonGrizzly Stadium, marking the culmination of roughly 3,700 college careers, the festivities start. UM’s office of Public Safety receives a report just after 11 a.m. that a man wearing only a bathrobe is hanging out in the parking lot of the Lewis and Clark Village.

• Sunday, May 13 Family Promise, a program that brings together church congregations to provide temporary housing and facilitates social services for homeless families, launches its Missoula chapter on Mother’s Day. The launch comes one year after Missoula leaders announced a 10-year plan to end homelessness in the Garden City.

• Monday, May 14 The League of American Bicyclists awards Missoula its Gold Level of Bicycle Friendly Communities, a distinction reserved for just 16 towns nationwide. The group cites a “long history of strong advocates working with visionary policymakers to create a comprehensive bicycle network … making this city a model for the state and region.”

• Tuesday, May 15 For the first time in four decades, UM wins the Big Sky Conference Men’s All-Sports Trophy, awarded to the school with the most success across all of its men’s athletic teams. UM had three champions or co-champions over the last year, in football, basketball and tennis. UM’s women’s teams placed fourth.

A dust devil tears across a freshly tilled field south of Pablo on Friday, May 11. While usually small and benign, devils can also occasionally grow to as much as a 300-foot circumference.

Bison Stalled, but not forgotten Just days after 63 Yellowstone bison were transplanted to Montana’s Fort Peck Reservation in late March of this year, District Court Judge John McKeon issued a temporary injunction against any additional bison relocation efforts in the state. The decision effectively stalled plans to transport half of the new Fort Peck herd to the Fort Belknap Reservation later this year.

But Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation, which support the bison relocations, aren’t backing down. Earlier this week, attorneys representing both organizations filed an appeal with the Montana Supreme Court in an effort to overturn McKeon’s March ruling.

With help from Defenders of Wildlife, officials on Fort Belknap have secured some 22,000 acres in recent years to accommodate new bison.

Fencing and other infrastructure projects are already under way in anticipation of receiving bison this fall.

McKeon’s injunction came in response to ongoing litigation between Montana Fish, Wildlife and

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Parks and the nonprofit Citizens for Balanced Use. CBU filed suit in March, alleging that FWP Director Joe Maurier and the FWP commission had violated the law in transporting bison from Yellowstone. The group cited legislation passed last year that requires state officials to develop a management plan before they can relocate bison.

Now it appears that FWP is setting up to meet the stringent demands made by CBU and other opponents of bison relocation. The agency began hosting public scoping meetings this week in an effort to draft a management plan for the reintroduction of wild bison to different parts of Montana. FWP spokesman Ron Aasheim says the seven-meeting tour across the state “isn’t the end of it” but rather the beginning. “There will be other opportunities” for the public to get involved.

FWP doesn’t expect to finish gathering public input until this fall. Aasheim says a draft of the plan won’t likely be finished until the end of 2014. As for the scoping process beginning so close on the heels of CBU’s legal push for a management plan, Aasheim says there’s no connection. “We had this in the mill a long, long time before that.”

Alex Sakariassen

Coal Slow train coming On April 13, Nick Engelfried learned there was a black mess being cleaned up along the tracks at the Missoula Rail Yard. When he got there, it appeared the mess was coal. “You could see that cloud of dust rising up,” Engelfried says.

Engelfried and his friend Bryan Nickerson, who are members of the grassroots environmental group Blue Skies Campaign, took photos and on May 7 presented them to the Missoula City Council. The presentation marked an effort to help persuade the governing body to officially oppose an anticipated increase in coal-train traffic as the second-largest U.S. coal producer, Arch Coal, attempts to mine 1.4 billion tons of coal in southeastern Montana and haul it by train to the West Coast.

Organizations like the Western Organization of Resource Councils estimate that if coal exporters get approval to construct new West Coast shipping terminals, coal-train traffic across the state will increase by roughly 60 trains per day. It remains to be seen how many of them would travel Montana’s southern rail route, through Missoula.

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When making their presentation before council, Engelfried and Nickerson hypothesized that the mess along the Montana Rail Link line on April 13 resulted from a train spill or derailment.

MRL Spokeswoman Lynda Frost says that wasn’t the case. The mess, she says, was generated during a yard cleanup. “The material swept from the rails is a compilation of dirt and materials from the last several years,” she said in an email.

To date, there’s no data to document whether there’s an accumulation of coal dust along the Missoula line. The Missoula City-County Health Department is waiting on the results of four recently collected dust samples. And, in light of the fact that coal producers need federal approval to build the coal export facilities on the West Coast, Missoula City Councilman Dave Strohmaier is asking his council peers to approve a resolution asking the federal government to scrutinize the cumulative impacts of increased rail traffic along the shipping route. Oregon’s governor issued a similar request last month.

Strohmaeir says such a study could help Missoula put science to what has thus far been mostly speculation. “Before we flat-footedly say ‘Yea’ or ‘Nay’ to anything, we need to clearly know what the impacts are.”

Jessica Mayrer

Wildlife Feds probe eagle poisonings Rob Domenech is an eagle expert who founded the nonprofit Raptor View Research Institute, based in Missoula. For two decades, he’s been studying eagles and other raptors—tracking populations and migration routes, testing for the accumulation of toxins such as lead. Usually, Domenech is trying to assess incidental impacts, such as whether energy development along the Rocky Mountain Front in Montana and Alberta is affecting golden eagle migration. But lately he’s observed a more acute threat: poison.

“We’re suddenly seeing a spike in the number of reported [poisonings],” Domenech says.

State and federal wildlife officials are investigating a rash of eagle poisonings in the greater Missoula area. A couple of weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks asked the public for information on two golden eagles that were found dead near Bear Creek, off the Fish Creek drainage west of Alberton. The state wildlife lab in Bozeman confirmed that the eagles were poisoned. Another

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apparently poisoned golden eagle was found dead on a ranch east of Florence in mid-April. Earlier in April, two poisoned bald eagles were found in the Lolo area. Domenech wonders how many more might have gone unnoticed.

Photo by Chad Harder

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with FWP, has launched an investigation.

FWS Agent Rick Branzell didn’t return calls seeking comment. FWP’s game warden in Superior, Justin Singleterry, who’s heading up the agency’s investigation of the Bear Creek poisonings, declined to comment.

Domenech posits that eagles may not be the intended targets. “It could be people are trying to kill coyotes and wolves,” he says. “There seems to be a bit of a wolf hysteria going on.” Then, too, some landowners see golden eagles, especially, as pests. The birds of prey with seven-foot wingspans have long been persecuted by sheep ranchers for killing lambs.

Matthew Frank

Politics Early registrant When it comes to same-day voter registration, Brad Johnson registered his stance early. Since the law allowing citizens to register to vote right up to election day passed in 2005, the candidate for Montana secretary of state says he’s recognized a need to scale back. But only by one day, Johnson says: election day.

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“From day one, my perspective has been this has created an unnecessary level of turmoil in the elections office on election day,” he says. “We can eliminate that and still have nearly unparalleled access to the elections process.”

Voter fraud has become a central talking point in the Republican primary for Montana secretary of state. Three of the four candidates have staked their claim on the issue, calling for an end to same-day voter registration and demanding that citizens present photo ID when registering.

It’s become a familiar GOP mantra in recent years. Democrats argue it’s simply a way for Republicans to disenfranchise progressive voters, more of whom typically register on election day than conservatives.

But just how prevalent is voter fraud in Montana? Johnson, who served as secretary of state from 2005 to 2008, says “Montana does not, today, have rampant voter fraud.” Instead he feels “it’s prudent that we don’t get to the point where we have rampant voter fraud” before taking action.

Ironically, perhaps, the only large-scale example of election cycle mischief in the state in recent years was perpetrated by Republicans. In 2008, Montana Republican Party executive director Jake Eaton attempted to challenge the registration status of thousands of voters in Democratic-leaning counties. The plan was foiled, and Eaton ended up the target of a lawsuit.

Johnson’s ties to the incident are of particular note given his 2012 campaign’s emphasis on voter fraud. Johnson was a defendant in the same lawsuit as Eaton. Plaintiffs alleged that his response to the challenges had been “slow and incomplete, and insufficient to protect plaintiffs’ voting rights.” Johnson’s own take on the incident reads far differently.

“I went head-to-head with my own party,” Johnson says. “I sent one of my senior staff people over to the Montana Republican Party three times before they filed those challenges telling them not to do it, and they refused to listen.”

The Democrats dropped the lawsuit after Johnson stated that such voter challenges should be rejected in the future.

Johnson is touting his longterm stance on voter fraud in advance of the primary. He’s “no Johnnycome-lately” to the fight, he says. The insinuation seems to be that, by comparison, his Republican opponents registered in the eleventh hour..

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Wolves taken during Idaho’s 20112012 trapping season. Last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks proposed a wolf trapping season of its own for 2012-2013.

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Last week at the Indy, there were groans as staffers read the website Jezebel’s article “My weekend in America’s so-called rape capital.” It was the product of writer Katie J.M. Baker’s recent trip to Missoula, in the wake of the Department of Justice’s investigation of the way rapes have been handled here. Baker’s intimation that she needed to have a companion waiting for her outside Stockman’s bar “with a switchblade” because “it wasn’t exactly safe to go there by myself” made us wonder which town she was talking about. No one here does that at bars. Clearly, Baker came with an agenda, coupled with the belief that she was the only feminist to step foot in town, and she ignored the kinds of complexities that could have made her story interesting.

That got us thinking about image and truth, about what we should be defending and what we shouldn’t.

Missoula shouldn’t be protected from its flaws.

Rape culture exists here just as it does everywhere.

Eighty sexual assaults in three years might be on par with other, similarly sized communities, but it’s still 80 sexual assaults. Insecure neanderthals with rufies in their pockets should be checked by everyone. Grizzly football should be a privilege beyond the reach of entitled douchebags who can’t show up to class and who don’t have the cojones to treat women like human beings.

And yet, to depict Missoula as a place overrun with dumb kids who condone rape is disingenuous and useless. A better story might have asked how a town with such a good reputation, one constantly spotlighted in outdoors and travel magazines, fell so far—and a better story would have asked what we’re going to do about it.

Missoula has held “Take Back The Night” rallies for decades. Last month, UM’s Women’s Resource Center held a “slut walk” to raise awareness of sexual assault.

And the same weekend that Baker was embedded at Stockman’s, just a couple of blocks away, the Garden City Lady Arm Wrestlers were showing just how funny, strong and spirited Missoula women can be. Missoula should be shown for what it is, warts and all. That also includes acknowledging that many Missoulians have been combating ignorance since long before there was a Jezebel or even an internet.

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Can you hear me now?

Robocalls are back in Montana’s election season

by Alex Sakariassen

Eric Hines was meeting with some friends at noon on May 8, when his cell phone rang. Hines let it go to voicemail.

When he checked later, the pre-recorded voice of Public Service Commissioner Gail Gutsche told him he should support Pam Bucy for Montana attorney general.

Had Hines taken the call, he would have heard a live operator asking him if he wished to hear Gutsche’s message.

Thousands of Montanans didn’t get that courtesy last week, however, when they received robocalls from Ken Miller’s gubernatorial campaign.

Bucy’s calls were legal. Miller’s were not.

“It’s an issue every year,” says Bucy’s campaign manager, Annie Glover. “But I think there’s a short memory, because I remember this being an issue in 2008 and it being verified then that with a live caller, it is legal. The first call of the season, I guess some campaigns are just learning what’s legal and what’s illegal.”

Robocalls have become an election-cycle pain for voters. The Montana Legislature banned them in the early 1990s, making it illegal to use them in connection with a variety of activities. Last on that list is the promotion of a political campaign or “any use related to a political campaign.” It makes an exception for calls, like Bucy’s, that secure “permission of the called party” by a “live operator before the recorded message is delivered.” Violations carry a fine of $2,500.

The state’s Office of Political Practices was slammed last week with complaints stemming from the Miller robocalls, one of which went to the office itself. Political Practices Commissioner Jim Murry says that, as in other years, responding to robocall complaints has begun to dominate his small staff ’s time in an already busy cycle.

It’s particularly troublesome, Murry says, given that his office doesn’t even have jurisdiction over campaign robocalls.

Enforcement falls to county attorneys.

Murry says he called the Miller campaign, which claimed it was operating inside the law. Miller cited an opinion by former Montana Attorney General Mike

McGrath declaring the robocall ban unconstitutional. Miller told the Indy he heard about McGrath’s opinion from several people, but, he added, it’s “one of those things nobody seems to be able to find.” He used robocalls, he said, because he “didn’t want to be at a disadvantage” going into the Republican primary.

Murry also contacted Lewis and Clark County Attorney Leo Gallagher last week.

Gallagher promptly sent a letter to the Miller campaign informing them of the law. Gallagher says that’s his usual tactic

he’s given his cell number to MCV members in the past.

MCV Executive Director Theresa Keaveny told the Indy her organization hasn’t supplied any member information to any political campaign.

As for the Miller calls, Hines wonders why they bothered. Blanketing voters with an automated message instead of targeting those calls usually just turns voters off, Hines says. Plus, “with cell phones, a lot of times with the robocalls it’s costing the person receiving the call money or minutes.”

The automated calls sounded a deeper alarm with Hines. His first exposure to them came during the 2004 electoral cycle, when he was a student in Iowa. Starting around Thanksgiving of 2003, he says, he received robocalls “almost non-stop until the election … from presidential candidates, from gubernatorial candidates. There was a hotly contested Senate election and a House election. … Every night I was getting calls on my landline. It was annoying as heck.”

Missoula County A t t o r n e y F r e d Va n Valkenburg says his office “will charge somebody” for political robocalling if Illustration by Jonathan Marquis it has a solid case. “The big issue is finding the source and that candidates seeking to justify their of the robocalls and being able to do robocall activity have developed a pre- something about it.” dictable defense.

Glover says the Bucy campaign has “There’s basically two theories,” done everything it can to ensure its calls Gallagher says. “One is that they’re exer- are operating inside the bounds of the cising their right to political speech, and law, and to ensure that if recipients don’t that’s not been resolved by a Montana want to be bothered, they aren’t. “We court as far as I know...The second way make sure that’s noted in the voter file,” that a candidate or committee believes she says, a database that includes names that they’re entitled to use this is they’ll of registered voters and their contact say there’s an existing business relation- information. ship between the caller and the recipient Staying within the bounds of the law of the call.” isn’t cheap. Each of Bucy’s live-operator Hines suspects the second defense is calls cost the campaign about 35 cents, what’s behind at least one call he received Glover says, instead of the 5- or 10-cent last week. He got another automated call rate common with straight robocalling. on May 8, from Montana Conservation Miller says he decided not to use live Voters, endorsing Bucy for attorney gener- operators because the method is al and Steve Bullock for governor. Hines, a “extremely expensive and very slow.” He political science professor at the did, however, attach his personal cell University of Montana, says he’s been phone number to his robocalls. active with a number of environmental groups over the years. He also believes asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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’Til the cows come home How much longer will we haze bison with helicopters?

It’s springtime in the Rockies and that means the brutal practice of hazing bison off federal lands to make room for cattle is once again in full swing, as state and federal agents seek to drive wandering bison back into Yellowstone National Park. But this week, Federal District Judge Charles C. Lovell held a hearing on a request for a temporary restraining order to halt the use of helicopters for hazing the bison, because they also harass grizzly bears in violation of the Endangered Species Act. The story is not new—the state and feds have been using choppers to haze bison into the park every year since 2000. But this time around, there are some new twists and some new players, as constraining an indigenous plains animal to the confines of Yellowstone’s borders comes under increasing criticism.

During the hearing in Lovell’s courtroom, the plaintiffs, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, contended that science and legal precedent find that low-level overflights cause grizzly bears to panic and flee or even abandon an area entirely. To back up their argument, the Alliance submitted video and photos of bison and grizzlies mingling. The grizzlies, coming out of hibernation, are hungry and the bison are calving, which besides affording the grizzlies a chance at a bison calf, almost assures them of plenty of nutrient-rich afterbirth to eat. A park biologist who was there to keep an eye on nesting eagles to make sure the choppers didn’t disturb them reported a grizzly sighting the very morning of the helicopter hazing, near where the low-level flights took place.

The entire operation is supposed to be controlled by a document called the Interagency Bison Management Plan, to which the Park Service, the state Department of Livestock and the federal Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are all signatories. But that document specifically states that helicopter hazing will cease if grizzlies are in the area. What it doesn’t say is what “the area” means. Another weakness of the plan is that all hazing was assumed to be conducted prior to grizzlies coming out of hibernation and leaving their dens.

This year, the Park Service asked that

helicopter hazing not be done in certain areas where grizzlies were known to be present, specifically in the Duck Creek area near West Yellowstone. In another twist, the funding for keeping the chopper in the air is no longer being supplied

by APHIS, the federal agency which had paid for the flights. The Montana Department of Livestock is now picking up the tab for the flights.

“We just wanted to get their heads pointing in the right direction, let them learn their surroundings and let them be bison.”

On Thursday, May 10, Yellowstone managers, who are not happy with the hazing, asked Gov. Brian Schweitzer to suspend it for the rest of the week. But the Department of Livestock continued hazing the next day and is adamant that it will keep doing so until the bison are all back in the park.

Park spokesman Dan Hottle said the hazing had been “overly aggressive,” according to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, since more than 320 bison were pushed two miles into the park, far exceeding the park’s limit of no more than 150 bison at one time.

“Our goal was not to push all of them in in one day,” Hottle said. “Our goal was to do it incrementally, not force them … and let them graze along the way. We just wanted to get their heads pointing in the right direction, let them learn their surroundings and let them be bison.”

In another new twist, the MontanaWyoming Tribal Leaders Council, an association of tribal nations, passed a resolution

on May 1 asking Gov. Schweitzer to immediately cease harassing wild buffalo and to allow them to return to summer ranges by following their own instincts in their own time, as well as urging the U.S. government and the state of Montana to recognize their treaty obligations to provide viable populations of wild, migratory buffalo in their native habitat.

So far, there’s been no response from Schweitzer to either the park’s or the tribes’ request. At the hearing, the Department of Livestock’s Christian Mackay said the hazing would continue.

But there’s an old lesson in politics that may well be coming into play, one that the cattle industry would do well to heed: You can only make so many enemies and fight so many battles at one time, or you’re gonna lose—and lose big. Stockgrowers use enormous swaths of state and federal land for low-cost grazing. Those lands belong to the public, not to one specific industry. And the public is increasingly vocal in its opposition to the demands of the cattle industry.

No rancher would ever allow someone to stampede their cattle with a helicopter for miles, especially during calving season.

Yet when it comes to indigenous wildlife such as the bison, they show no such concern. Nor do they worry much about grizzlies, another indigenous species that once ranged from Canada to Mexico, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean, but now are found in just a few national parks and wilderness areas.

Shortly after the hearing, Judge Lovell ordered the defendants to temporarily cease hazing the bison with helicopters in the Hebgen Basin area of the park periphery.

The sacred cow has long dominated Montana’s land and wildlife management policies. But times change. It would be prudent for Montana’s ranchers to take a look around—and then maybe find room for more than their cows under the Big Sky. 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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Silent Spring still speaks Fifty years ago, Rachel Carson made us see

by Carol Carson

As a child of the 1950s, I remember hot summer nights that were only relieved when a truck came by spraying a cool mist that would kill mosquitoes. We kids ran after that mist like it was the ice cream truck.

Several years later, with the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962, parents like mine learned that their children had been showering in toxic DDT, which would later show up in human fat cells.

Silent Spring broke like a tsunami across America, galvanizing an environmental movement to stop the poisoning of our air, land and water. But multinational chemical companies and even members of Congress lambasted Carson, who had been a scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She was called a “communist,” a “hysterical woman” and worse.

In her book, she described how DDT not only killed insects but also entered the food chain, so that even though DDT did not harm brown pelicans directly, the birds were becoming extinct because the toxin caused their shells to thin.

Whenever they tried to nest, their eggs shattered beneath them.

Scientists discovered that for decades, chemical companies had been discharging DDT into waterways, where it was readily absorbed by fish that were eventually eaten by pelicans and other birds. This caused some colonies of pelicans in California to shrink by more than 90 percent.

Fortunately, pelicans are no longer on the endangered species list, and today, I can watch squadrons of them silently soar above me on the Santa Cruz shores close to my home.

Battling both her critics and a cancer diagnosis, Carson found some sanctuary in her cabin in the Maine woods. Meanwhile, her book and its shocking scientific revelations attracted powerful champions. They included President John Kennedy and two sons of the West, Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, from Arizona, and David Brower, a

Californian and the executive director of the Sierra Club. Silent Spring became the impetus for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other landmark legislation. Carson was, as Udall put it, the “fountainhead of the environmental movement.”

Silent Spring broke like a tsunami across America, galvanizing an environmental movement to stop the poisoning of our air, land and water.

I recently watched the inspiring program “A Sense of Wonder” on public television again. The title was taken from Carson’s book of the same name, which offers suggestions about how to involve children in nature. At the end, the actress playing the dying author says there are a few things left that she wants to do, and one of them is to see a redwood. I live among the giant redwoods, where a thin line of arboreal life hugs the northern Pacific Coast. And I wondered: Had Carson been able to make the journey West?

She had. In October 1963, the author flew to California, writing later that “My mind is still filled with vivid pictures of that dream-like drift across the continents— what a privilege we have to see it that way.”

She noted flying over the snow-capped mountains of Denver and seeing Lake Tahoe and Yosemite below. “I guess one should drive across it several times to get to know it. But I have been impressed, thinking about water in relation to the landscape—or especially the lack of it!” The words of a very wise woman.

She had come to California for a conference, and despite her terminal cancer, she intended to work, according to David Brower in his book Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run. But she also let Brower drive her to the shores of what is now the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. “In the lagoon just inland were perhaps 50 brown pelicans having a hell of a good time, perhaps celebrating the beginning of their recovery with a pelican ballet,” Brower recalled.

When she returned home, Carson wrote to a friend about her experiences out West. Echoing the sentiments of those of us who find solace in nature, she said, “I longed to wander off, alone, into the heart of the woods, where I could really get the feeling of the place, instead of being surrounded by people! And confined to a wheel chair! I was so grateful to the Browers for taking me. … [B]ut the one thing that would have made my enjoyment complete I couldn’t have.”

Six months later, Rachel Carson died of breast cancer.

Her legacy lives on. She challenged corporate power with courage, backed up her charges with incontrovertible science and shared with us her gift of appreciating the outdoors. Here’s one of her suggestions: “One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before?

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The death of Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys left a hole in our hearts. No sooner did that bomb drop but our childhood hero, Maurice Sendak, also passed away. No wonder it gives us great delight to tell you about The Wild Things Music Spring Rumpus, which by name alone conjures Sendak’s wild imagination. The fundraiser suppor ts singer-songwriter Amy Martin’s Wild Things Music Scholarship fund. The night will feature 5- to 50-something-year-olds singing their hearts out. There’s the Fledglings (grades K–3), the Missoula Coyote Choir (grades 3–6), the Wolf Pack (grades 6–8) and the adult group, F.R.O.G.S., which stands for Federation for the Renewal of Group Singing. You can expect a range: The Fledglings will perform a rendition of “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” and “The Slurf Song.” The Coyote Choir will do original songs about raptors. The Wolf Pack covers The Decemberists’ “June Hymn” and Lady GaGa’s “Born this Way.” And the F.R.O.G.S. get down with Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Gillian Welch’s “Acony Bell.”

The Missoula Coyote Choir, if you’ve forgotten, got to open for Ani DiFranco at the Wilma in 2008.

They also put out a CD for the Biomimicry Institute, Ask the Planet, which features DiFranco and other nationally known vocalists such as Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, Laura Love, Brandi Carlile

and Bill Harley. The album makes an appeal to take action on climate change. The choir was also featured at a statewide conference focusing on children and nature.

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Proceeds from the Rumpus will help fund people who want to participate in the program but can’t afford the instruction fees. Martin is a cool musician who’s fought pretty dang hard to open doors for musicians of all shapes and sizes and ages to express themselves in serious—and funny—ways. Keeping the wild rumpus alive is part of that vision. We think our beloved Maurice would approve.

—Erika Fredrickson The Wild Things Music Spring Rumpus kicks off at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts Fri., May 18, at 7:30 p.m. $20/$15 advance at amymartin.org.

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Even if you can’t find it on a map, find it in your heart to attend social work grad student Eamon Marsh’s discussion on child protection in Moldova at the YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway. Noon to 1 PM. Free.

Compassion and Wisdom take the stage when Tibetan Buddhist Teacher and Humanitarian Tulku Tsori Rinpoche lectures at the University Center Theater, with a brief presentation on the occupation of Tibet.

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SUNDAY MAY 20 Occupy Missoula General Assembly takes place

TUESDAY MAY 22 Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsoleck during Compassionate Communication Non-Violent Communication Weekly Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 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.

Learn how to build more than homes with Habitat for Humanity 101. The meeting will focus on volunteer opportunities and other chances to get involved. Missoula Public Library Board Room. 5:30 PM. Call 549-8210 for more info.

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.

Power Brokers, a film about MT electrical deregulation, screens at the North Valley Public Library in Stevi at 6:30 PM. Free.

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Less than a month after undergoing surgery, still in considerable pain, according to papers filed with the state Human Rights commission, Stevens said Brucia, who just recovered from her own surgery, began calling to berate her for not coming to work. When she did return, she was transferred to an office in a high-crime neighborhood 50 miles from her home. Stevens said she complained and was promptly fired. “I decided to become a kidney donor to my boss,” Stevens said, “and she took my heart.” (New York Post) MIXED SIGNALS - Jenna Talackova, 23, was one of 65 finalists in this year’s Miss Universe Canada contest, but organizers disqualified her after learning she was born a man. Competition rules specify that each contestant must be a “naturally born female.” Talackova changed gender when she was 19. Five days later, pageant officials reversed themselves and declared that Talackova could compete, provided “she meets the legal gender recognition requirements of Canada,” although the statement didn’t elaborate on what those requirements are. “I have never asked for any special consideration,” Talackova said. “I only wanted to compete.”(CNN) Reiterating it “is focusing on its core mandate” of providing high-quality medical care, Canada’s defense department acknowledged it is considering eliminating free Viagra and taxpayer-funded transgender surgery for troops. The government began issuing Viagra in 2000 to ensure all soldiers are mentally fit and ready for the battlefield, but officials recently began expressing concern over the rising cost of the drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Covering some of the cost of transgender surgery stems from the military’s decision to allow gay and lesbian soldiers to serve without fear of reprisal. (The Canadian Press) PROBLEM SOLVED - To prepare for the annual meeting of Asian Development Bank Board of Governors, where finance ministers and senior officials from 67 member states seek ways to combat poverty in the Asia-Pacific region, Philippines officials erected a makeshift wall between the airport and downtown Manila so delegates traveling along the route wouldn’t see a sprawling slum along a garbage-strewn creek. “Any country will do a little fixing up before a guest comes,” presidential explainer Ricky Carandang said. (Associated Press) SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME - The Heartland Institute, a Libertarian think tank that crusades against believers in climate change, launched a billboard campaign showing Ted Kaczynski and the words, in big orange letters next to the Unabomber’s familiar face, “I still believe in Global Warming. Do you?” Within hours of the message appearing on an electronic billboard along the Eisenhower Expressway outside Chicago, objections from Heartland’s opponents and supporters alike prompted the institute’s president, Joe Bast, to pull the plug on the campaign, which Heartland’s website said also intended using images of “rogues and villains” Charles Manson, Fidel Castro and Osama bin Laden, who “were chosen because they made public statements about how man-made global warming is a crisis and how mankind must take immediate and drastic action to stop it.” Bast explained the billboard “was a necessary attempt to make an emotional appeal to people who otherwise aren’t following the climate-change debate.” (The Washington Post) HOLEY HOME DECOR - Consolidated Edison reported that thieves posing as utility workers in New York City stole more than 30 manhole covers, some weighing as much as 300 pounds, in March and April, presumably to sell to scrap metal dealers. “I can’t imagine people are decorating their living rooms with them,” Con Ed official Michael Clendenin said. The power company has more than 200,000 manholes. At current prices for iron, a stolen manhole cover might fetch $30 but costs Con Ed $200 to replace, not counting labor. (The New York Times)

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t’s a warm spring afternoon at the Nkwusm Language Institute, in Arlee, where Pat Pierre teaches Salish. At 83, Pierre, a big man with white hair and deep smile lines, is a respected Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai elder intent on transmitting tribal history and culture to his students. “I need to get my knowledge to them,” he says.

Pierre is one of the few fluent Salish speakers left on the Flathead Indian Reservation. He grew up speaking it in his hometown of Camas Prairie, not far from here.

Pierre looks out the window and points northwest, toward Perma. When

tral to their culture. So were waterways.

They were supposed to be protected, reserved for their use. Today, tribes could finally be on the verge of defining those rights.

In 1855, under the terms of the Hellgate Treaty, Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai tribal leaders ceded about 23 million acres of land to the U.S. government. In exchange, the government set aside the 1.3 million acre Flathead Reservation for their “exclusive use and benefit.” They were promised the right to take fish in all the streams running through and bordering the reservation in perpetuity. In 1910, Congress opened

“It’s as important to us as the earth, the air,” Pierre says. “Water to the Indian people is a very sacred substance. It’s medicinal. Water, cold water, is used for healing broken bones, healing naked bodies. It’s used for so many things by our people.”

The trick is in quantifying just how much water the tribes are entitled to. To do that, hydrologists are at work now, measuring historic and current stream flows in area waterways and charting reservation water use. Tribal, state and federal negotiators are using that data to craft an agreement that will shape how people on the Flathead Reservation, in

With more people wanting access to water in the region for a variety of uses, such as irrigation, drinking, fishing and recreation, and a finite supply, water compact negotiations can be emotionally charged. On one side are the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, who want to protect the water they have and ensure that the waterways that line Montana like veins remain healthy enough to sustain coming generations of Salish, Kootenai and Pend d’Oreille people. On the other side is the state, which must represent the interests of irrigators, city planners, developers and all other users of Montana’s water.

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Pat Pierre, one of CSKT’s water compact negotiators

AFTER 157 YEARS, MONTANA TRIBES WANT WHAT’S THEIRS

by Jessica Mayrer he was a kid, he fished there, on the banks of the Flathead River near Perma’s Painted Rocks. The water was so clear, he recalls. The fish were massive. “Big suckers, like that,” he says, holding his hands about a foot apart.

Camas Prairie lies at the center of what for thousands of years has been Pend d’Oreille territory. Pierre’s grandfather and great-grandfather fished all across present-day Montana, Idaho and into eastern Washington. Fish were cen-

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the reservation to homesteading by nonI n d i a n s . To d a y , t h e y o u t n u m b e r American Indians there by more than 2 to 1, which has led to conflicts over water rights.

The Hellgate Treaty also guaranteed the tribes’ right to fish in their traditional places, which extend well beyond the Flathead Reservation. It recognized that the Salish, Pend d’ Orielle and Kootenai people have always drawn sustenance from the water.

communities like Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius, use water.

That agreement, called a compact, also seeks to define off-reservation fishing rights, which extend across western Montana and could end up giving the tribes a significant role in protecting waterways there. Courts across the northwestern U.S. have found that states have a responsibility to keep rivers and creeks healthy enough to sustain fisheries so that aboriginal fishing rights have meaning.

Some fear the CSKT’s claim will mean less water for them.

The effort to forge a compact has officially been underway since the early 1980s. Now, though, pressure is on to nail down a deal. The Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission, a state agency authorized to negotiate water rights agreements with tribal and federal governments, is slated to dissolve in July 2013. The CSKT is the only tribal government of

seven in Montana that has yet to quantify its claims.

If negotiators aren’t able to arrive at an agreement, all parties face what could be a costly and protracted legal battle that could leave no one satisfied.

Pierre is on the CSKT water-negotiating committee. He’s taking a hard-nosed approach. “Somebody said a while back, every time you negotiate with the state or the government, you lose,” he says.

“We’re going to prove they’re wrong.”

THE WEIGHTY TREATY In 1855, the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d ‘Oreille tribes met Isaac Stevens, the governor of Washington Territory, at Council Groves on the Clark Fork River, a few miles west of present-day Missoula.

The tribes believed the meeting was to hash out tensions with neighboring Blackfeet.

That wasn’t the case. The West needed a transcontinental railroad.

Congress had ordered Stevens to clear the way for it. To do that, he needed the tribes’ land.

Negotiations took place between interpreters, leaving room for many misunderstandings. Despite language barriers and some obvious confusion, Stevens persuaded the tribes to sign a treaty.

The ten treaties Stevens negotiated with northwestern plateau tribes, including the CSKT, promise the right to offreservation fishing “at all usual and accustomed places, in common with citizens of the Territory.” The CSKT is the only tribal government in Montana with a Stevens treaty that guarantees aboriginal fishing rights.

The treaties carry weight in court. In 1980, U.S. District Judge William Orrick of Tacoma found, in the United States v.

Washington, one in a series of suits filed

by Washington state tribes, that treaty rights carry environmental protections.

After all, Orrick concluded, aboriginal fishing rights are meaningless if there aren’t any fish. Montana cites Orrick’s opinion in its current off-reservation proposal to CSKT, when it says that treaty promises entitle tribes to more than just the “ability to dip a net into the water and have it come out empty.”

There are two primary categories to the compact: on-reservation and offreservation. The off-reservation component deals with establishing protected fisheries, which involves setting minimum stream flows in waterways so the CSKT can continue to fish in their traditional places. Aboriginal fishing rights for the CSKT could encompass much of western Montana.

The centerpiece of the state’s offreservation proposal includes an offer to the CSKT to co-own the Clark Fork water rights formerly associated with the Milltown Dam, which was removed in 2009. Montana received the Milltown water rights from the dam’s former owners, Atlantic Richfield Company and NorthWestern Energy, as part of a natural resource damage settlement. The tribes have not yet responded to the state’s proposal.

Water policy experts say such a move could make water in the Upper Clark Fork Basin more scarce for large-scale surface-water irrigators such as farmers.

“We know this is potentially a significant change,” says Gerald Mueller, who’s

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The Pablo Canal, part of the Flathead Irrigation District

worked as a staffer for both the Upper Clark Fork Basin Steering Committee and the Clark Fork River Basin Task Force, which advise state lawmakers on water use.

Water rights in Montana and across the West are secured on a first-come,

first-served basis. When a dry August rolls around and there’s not enough water for everyone to irrigate their crops, state water commissioners have the authority to tell those who came after, who are sometimes called “juniors,” to stop watering.

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The shores of Flathead Lake, on the Flathead Reservation

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Atlantic Richfield had a water claim for the Milltown dam dating back to 1904. But it never kept junior users from using the water. Now, though, based on the state’s off-reservation water proposal, the tribes and the state, as co-owners of the Milltown right, could tell farmers to stop watering if the Upper Clark Fork ran low enough for long enough to threaten fisheries.

The Milltown water right would be senior to many users along the Upper Clark Fork, which begins near Anaconda and flows northwest through the Deer Lodge Valley, pushing past Drummond and the former Milltown Dam. The Milltown right would also be senior to water users who began drawing from Upper Clark Fork tributaries, including Rock and Flint creeks, after 1904.

That’s got some farmers concerned, says Jim Dinsmore, who grows hay upstream of Milltown, on 400 acres west of Hall, in the Flint Creek Valley. As it stands, it already can be tough for farmers to get the water they need. “In the last 10 years, we’ve had some really, really dry years,” he says.

Dinsmore, who is 62, has been irrigating for 40 years in the Flint Creek Valley. He’s president of the Granite Conservation District and a member of both the Upper Clark Fork River Basin Steering Committee and the Clark Fork River Basin Task Force. In the historically parched basin, irrigators compete for water. Dinsmore says junior water rights are called almost every year.

“There is more water spoken for than exists.”

According to the state’s proposal, the Milltown right would be enforceable only against people who draw more than 100 gallons per minute from a stream or well for irrigation. Water users would be told to stop irrigating after four days within a five-day period

of low river flows. The state acknowledges in its offer that irrigators upstream from Milltown could have less water and commits to devising ways to ease potential water shortages.

Dinsmore says he’s got no problem with keeping streams and fisheries healthy. And he respects aboriginal fishing rights. His issue is that as negotiators hurry to draft an agreement, too little information is getting to the people most likely to be impacted.

“Essentially, we don’t know what’s up,” he says. “That’s really the problem.”

Lawmakers in northwestern Montana are expressing similar frustrations, as the state is proposing new river flow protections on the Kootenai and Swan river drainages.

Mike Cuffe is a state representative in House District 2, which blankets the Kootenai Basin in the northwestern part of Montana. To protect bull trout, the state is suggesting closing Grave and O’Brien creeks, both Kootenai tributaries, to future large-scale irrigation. Cuffe says he’s concerned about how an extra layer of environmental protections will affect his constituents. “People who are living there, trying to earn a living, are saying ‘What the heck is going on?’”

Cuffe says.

Others are happy about the stream protections. Troy Public Works Department Director Dave Norman says it will be a relief to see O’Brien Creek, which runs past Troy, protected. “The state just over-allocated these streams,” he says.

Cuffe says that until recently, he had no idea that his constituents, who live far from the Flathead Reservation, could be affected by promises made in the Hellgate Treaty 157 years ago. Cuffe suspects that most Montanans are like him, uneducated about the legal weight that document carries. “It may be history,” he says, “but it’s news today.”

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Farmers irrigating between Pablo and Ronan

‘WATER IS JUST A BIG ISSUE IN THIS VALLEY’ Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, is 300 feet deep, 28 miles long and, depending on the season, up to 15 miles wide.

About five miles south of the lake, Kerr Dam rises up from the Flathead River. The hydroelectric plant generates up to 194 megawatts, roughly enough electricity to power 145,500 homes, each hour. It’s operated jointly by the CSKT and PPL Montana, the power company, with the CSKT aiming to purchase it in 2015. The river rushes through the

205-foot-high dam toward the rich soil of the Mission and Jocko valleys.

In 1908, Congress authorized the Flathead Irrigation Project. With 15 reservoirs and thousands of miles of ditches and canals that wind through reservation communities such as Camas, Dixon and Moiese, it’s the biggest irrigation system in the state.

The irrigation project consumes the lion’s share, about 95 percent, of all the reservation surface water that’s used.

Non-Indians own roughly 90 percent of the 128,000 acres served by the irrigation project. The CSKT tribes have filed multiple lawsuits over the project, many stemming from the fact that irrigation

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The Pablo Reservoir, part of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project

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was drying up streams and jeopardizing fisheries.

In 2010, years of irrigation-related hostilities culminated in an unprecedented agreement among irrigators, tribal representatives and the federal government. A cooperative composed of tribal representatives and reservation irrigators took over the project from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. No other reservation irrigation program in the U.S. had taken over such a project from the BIA. Irrigation is among the issues being debated as the state, tribal and federal governments meet to hammer out the water rights compact.

C S KT n e g o t i a t i n g c o m m i t t e e spokesman Clayton Matt says the tribes are working to ensure fisheries stay healthy and that farmers get the water they need. “The objective is to try and keep [the farmers] whole,” Matt says.

Matt speaks quietly and chooses his words carefully. From his office at Tribal Headquarters overlooking Pablo’s blue water tower, he seems a natural negotiator, not easily rattled. He’s also a veritable encyclopedia of cultural, historical and scientific knowledge, and, at 55, a water-war veteran.

Since 1996, the tribes have argued three times before the Montana Supreme Court to fend off non-native attempts to draw reservation water without tribal authorization. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has authority to allocate water use statewide, but the Montana Supreme Court has found that because the tribes have not reached a compact, the DNRC does not have authority to sign off on Flathead Reservation water use.

That’s left what Matt calls an onreservation “void in the water administration,” meaning there is no legal process

to forge new water claims, nor is there a mechanism to change existing uses. It’s been that way since 1996. Rick Doran, the president of the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, says the ban has been tough. “Someone might be able to drill a well but may never have the certainty that they will obtain a water right.”

The city of Polson discussed the challenges in a 1997 legal brief, stating that “with continued population growth, but an inability to secure new permits for new sources of water pending resolution of complicated factual issues, how is a municipality located within the exterior boundaries of a reservation supposed to meet a statutory obligation to furnish” water to city residents?

P o l s o n Wa t e r a n d S e w e r Superintendent Tony Porrazzo says the lakefront community has adjusted. It’s increased reservoir capacity. And a cooling of the economy, including a significant slowing of the real estate market, has also helped assuage Polson’s water problems, as fewer people are clamoring for it.

Still, uncertainty looms. “Water is just a big issue in this valley,” Porrazzo says.

In the pending on-reservation agreement, the tribes have agreed to incorporate all current water users on the Flathead, except for irrigators, whose needs are being examined in a separate negotiation. The tribes have even agreed to include reservation water users who installed wells without a permit after 1996.

According to tribal hydrologist Seth Makepeace, there are now more than 7,000 reservation-based water claims on file with the state, including commercial, industrial, domestic and municipal uses. “[It's] really a large basket of water users on the reservation that are being protected,” he says, adding, “This was a difficult point for the tribes to come to.”

In exchange, the tribes are asking the Bureau of Reclamation to bolster water resources with water from the Hungry Horse Reservoir, which is fed by the South Fork of the Flathead River.

The tribes are also likely to receive a significant cash settlement as part of a water compact. The Crow Tribe, for example, completed its water compact at the end of April and received a $460 million settlement. The compact, in turn, will absolve the United States from liability for breaches of trust, such as opening the Flathead Reservation to non-natives in 1910.

The CSKT also want to create a single water-management entity composed of tribal and state representatives that will administer future water use on the Flathead Reservation.

It’s an unusual model. Tribal water settlements typically create two different administration systems. The state oversees one set of claims; the tribes handle another. The feds, too, sometimes get involved. “You might have three parties trying to administer water on the reservation,” Matt says. “What we have said is, we want one system.”

If they succeed, it will be the first

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CSKT hydrologist Seth Makepeace says water compact negotiations are fragile.

such management body on an Indian reservation in the U.S. In light of other CSKT endeavors, however, this approach shouldn’t be surprising.

The tribes have been steadily buying back land lost to non-natives in the early part of the 20th century and have taken over many operations once charged to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. For instance, the CSKT oversees the local power company and onreservation logging.

Matt seems optimistic about the water deal. But he makes it clear that the

tribes know the value of what they have.

If negotiations fail, he says they could claim all the water on the reservation.

“If we were going to go to litigation, that’s the position we would take,” he says. “It’s no longer a negotiation. And we would object to every other single claim out there.”

WAR BY OTHER MEANS Inside a banquet room at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort Casino, on

Flathead Lake, on April 27, state, federal and tribal officials are mingling with attorneys and hydrologists. They shake hands, smile over coffee. Regulars at the monthly water compact negotiations say these meetings haven’t always been so cordial. During past rounds, tempers ran high as the CSKT’s desire to manage the tribes’ fates ran headlong into the fears of farmers, developers and lawmakers.

The point now is to accommodate as many people as possible while ensuring

the tribes get what they’re legally entitled to. The waning tension could foreshadow a settlement at long last, but it’s hard to tell. Some who are involved in the talks are reluctant to say anything outside of the formal KwaTaqNuk sessions, as if the agreement they’re growing is a fragile shoot that could be trampled by public footsteps.

“Everything is at the tipping point,” says CSKT hydrologist Seth Makepeace.

“Fingers are in the dykes everywhere.”

If state, federal and tribal officials can arrive at a compact, it will go to the Montana Legislature for ratification.

Some legislators already have criticized the negotiations, saying they’re opaque.

Verdell Jackson, a Republican state senator from Kalispell, says in light of their complexity and potential impact, not enough information is being released.

In order for legislators to sign off on the agreement, they need to understand it.

And Jackson says most of them don’t.

“The learning curve is going to be very steep.”

The tribes say they’ll respond to the state’s off-reservation proposal by the end of May. Pat Pierre, the elder, says that during the past 150 years, the tribes have gradually acquired new weapons for self-defense; today, for example, they have a cadre of attorneys and hydrologists negotiating on their behalf.

They’ll use them to ensure that coming generations of Salish, Kootenai and Pend d’ Oreille can draw sustenance from the waterways as they always have, he says. “We use your weapons of war to fight back now.” jmayrer@missoulanews.com

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Comparing agricultural religions FLASHINTHEPAN On April 23, the science journal Nature published a paper titled “Comparing the Yields of Organic and Conventional Agriculture” by Verena Seufert et al. The mainstream press waded into the paper’s implications but had a hard time packaging them in a headline. CNN announced “Organic yields 25 percent lower than conventional farming,” while the Los Angeles Times proclaimed “Organic Farming, carefully done, can be efficient.”

Pundits have used the paper to support contrary arguments in the ongoing debates about organic agriculture. Such cherry-picking isn’t a huge surprise, given the issue’s divisiveness, said co-author Dr. Navin Ramankutty of McGill University.

“We made everyone equally unhappy,” he told me by phone.

The paper is a meta-analysis of previous studies comparing organic and conventional agriculture, and purports to be the second of its kind. The first, by another team in 2007, concluded that organic agriculture could outperform conventional agriculture, but parts of that study’s methodology were criticized. Seufert et al. took those criticisms into account, hoping to avoid similar challenges, and considered 66 studies that compared the yields of 344 different crops. In this sample, conventional techniques outperformed organic methods in terms of overall yield. In some circumstances, and with some crops, the difference is statistically insignificant. There are counterexamples as well.

Yield alone, the team writes, is “only part of a range of economic, social and environmental factors that should be considered when gauging the benefits of different farming systems.”

This point is often overlooked in discussions of how best to feed the world. Farming methods impact the lives of all who share the ecosystem. They can pollute the environment or make use of what would otherwise have become pollutants. They can affect the nutrient levels in food and the health of farm workers. To assume that the best farming practice is the one that produces the highest yield is like observing that a Lamborghini outraces a bicycle and concluding that, thus, the Lamborghini should be the world’s only vehicle.

The paper asserts that the efficacy of various farming systems is context-dependent and proposes that the apparent dichotomy between organic and

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nonorganic is overly simplistic. Hybrid systems, the paper suggests, should be considered in some contexts. Ramankutty used his personal approach to food procurement as an example of how a hybrid system might work.

“I often buy organic food,” he told me. “Partly it’s because of some maybe nonscientific fear of pesticide residues in food—although it looks like scientific evidence for that is not hard to get.

“On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind if a farmer was applying a little bit of chemical fertilizer. I may not buy food if somebody was applying pesticides,

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but I would certainly not mind if my farmer applied a little bit of chemical fertilizer on his farm. It’s when we use 200 kilograms per hectare, compared to maybe 40 or 50 kilograms, that the problem arises.”

The paper notes that many organic agriculture systems are deficient in nitrogen and that production on such farms would benefit from more of it.

But most conventional systems have more than enough nitrogen, thanks to the ease and cost of applying chemical fertilizer.

“The problem we have with nitrogen is that we use too much of it, in some parts of the planet,” Ramankutty told me. “Then it gets left behind in the soil, it leaches out into groundwater, causing water quality problems. It runs down rivers and into lakes and causes algal blooms.

“There’s a diminishing return to nitrogen application. If you’re applying more and more fertilizer, plants take up less and less of it. If nitrogen is heavily subsidized—that is, if there’s no cost to applying nitrogen—then farmers won’t have any incentive to reduce the amount of nitrogen.”

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Organic sources of nitrogen include manure, cover crops, fish emulsion, compost and other sources, many of them labor-intensive. These sources of nitrogen do more than simply add “N,” as it’s called in the paper. They also add organic matter to the soil, which is crucial for the soil’s microbial activity and helps retain moisture.

Shoveling shit is a lot more work than applying chemical nitrogen. But as long as fuel is cheap, chemical nitrogen will be too.

In developing countries, the farms considered in the studies that Seufert et al. analyzed are export-oriented operations, usually certified organic by international third-party organizations. Ramankutty makes a distinction between subsistence farming (which may be organic by default, due to lack of resources, without being intentionally organic) and “intensive organic” methods, which involve active techniques like composting and mulching.

Subsistence farmers might not need to become certified organic if they’re not catering to an organic market, but the use of organic methods can nonetheless build soil, conserve water and grow better crops.

“There is a hypothesis,” Ramankutty said, “that in developing countries, switching from subsistence to intensive organic can be beneficial. We unfortunately couldn’t test that, so all we could say in the paper is that there’s no evidence right now that the hypothesis is true. But that does not mean it’s not true.

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

Looking forward, Ramankutty said, the team’s next step is “to look at the other side of the equation, the environmental outcomes. What do the environmental outcomes of organic versus conventional farming look like?”

Those results, when they come, will no doubt further stir the pot in the ever-spirited debate over the best way to produce food. Ramankutty expressed regret that their paper has probably breathed new life into a polarized debate that’s a lot more complicated than a simple dichotomy between organic and conventional.

That said, the data does provide clues as to which practices might help in certain contexts.

Several of the studies they analyzed demonstrated that organic techniques offer clear yield advantages in drought conditions, he said.

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HAPPIESTHOUR The Happy Meal What you’re drinking: Otherwise known as a PB&J or Burgers and Fries, the Happy Meal is not what it sounds like. If you find yourself sitting at the Golden Rose and you utter those words, expect a shot o’ Jameson and a pounder of PBR for $5 (but you’re going to tip, so have some singles ready). The name is shrouded in mystery, some chalking it up to a subtle McDonald's advertisement, others claiming it belongs to a regular or a bartender. Regardless, the infamous daily special is here to stay.

Who you’re drinking it with: Your friends, enemies and in-betweens. The happy meal does not discriminate. “Everybody orders ’em,” bartender Andrew Richards said. “It’s our most-sold drink special, compared to other nightly specials like Absolutely or $1 wells on Thursday.” He wasn’t kidding; someone down the bar ordered one right after he said that.

What’s the occasion?: There’s only $20 in your checking account and you like to feel fancy.

Jameson can be a luxury when you’re down and out, though the PBR may reinforce your staggering poverty. “A lot of the time, it’s people out looking for a cheap drink,” Richards said. “I don’t know many other places that offer a daily special like this.”

Where to find it: Several bars in Missoula including the Badlander Complex—the Golden Rose, the Badlander, the Palace, the Central—except the Savoy, at the corner of Ryman Street and Broadway.

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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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Full bar, beer, wine, martinis. $-$$ Silvertip Casino 680 SW Higgins 728-5643 The Silvertip Casino is Missoula’s premiere casino offering 20 Video gaming machines, best live poker in Missoula, full beverage liquor, 11 flat screen tv’s and great food at great prices. Breakfast Specials starting at $2.99 (7-11am) For a complete menu, go to www.silvertipcasino.com. Open 24/7. $-$$ NOT JUST SUSHI We have quick and delicious lunch specials 6 days a week starting at $7, and are open for dinner 7 nights a week. Try our comfort food items like Pork Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. We also offer party platters to go and catering for all culinary styles. Lunch 11:30-3 Mon-Sat. Dinner 5-9:30 Every Night. Corner of Pine and Higgins. Very Family Friendly.

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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 May 17– May 24, 2012

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Best rapper with glasses. E-40 performs at the Wilma Theatre on Fri., May 18, at 8 PM, with Keak Da Sneak. $35/$29 advance at GrizTix outlets and griztix.com.

THURSDAY May

17

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.

Learn how to understand the morphing life of your nonprofit during Organizational Life Cycles at Mountain Home Montana Bank.

2606 South Ave. 11:30 AM–1 PM. $10/free for MNN members. (Please park in back.)

nightlife Get your yoga groove back, Stella, during

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Timo Jimenez’s Workshop at Inner Harmony Yoga. 214 E. Main St. Missoula.

5:30–6:30 PM. Free. Jimenez also hosts workshops throughout the weekend. For more info., go to yogain missoula.com. end your event info by 5 PM on Fri., May 18, 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.

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SPOTLIGHT launch time It's easy to forget how crucial movement is in our lives. We are constantly in motion, and it’s not always pretty. Parallel parking, putting change in the meter, laying down in bed and clumsily getting up again: We run through our days in a straight line. Dance breaks that daily routine and reminds us what human bodies are capable of. As a spectator, that means engaging with movement in ways we normally don't. Watching arms fall like petals or leaps of faith like tree squirrels—the similes are often simpler than we think. Performing them is another story. Becoming an image or an idea simply by bending your body and the space around you takes skill and practice.

One juicy piece is Clare Antonioli’s “Living With Birds.” Funded by an undergraduate research grant, Antonioli hopes to bring the birds of New Zealand onto the stage. Imagine the dance of WHAT: Dancing To Take Off, a showcase of the albatross, the colors of the kiwi, the original choreography sound of the kea. Aided by visual projections, she attempts to bring the isolated nation to WHO: UM Dance Program graduating seniors life. Another highlight, the all-senior showcase WHEN: Fri., May 18, and Sat., May 19, at 7:30 PM “Us,” explores relationships and time, gravity and space. It may well be the last time all WHERE: The Open Space, PARTV Building at UM seven of them take the stage together—if that isn’t emotional fuel for wonderful stage-play, HOW MUCH: $5 donation I don’t know what is.

That’s what seven 2012 UM graduates will showcase Friday and Saturday. Nine original works by students and faculty act as a caps-off to the new careers of these young careeners. Each takes on a different style taught in the program, from jazz and modern to avant-garde.

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When you think of dance, go beyond ballet and grinding. Find that idea of fluidity, a body like water or the dragonflies on that pond. These seven have decided to devote their life to the grace and style of movement, and they're about to point their propellers skyward.

–Brooks Johnson

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.

John Adam Smith revives the ghosts of our forefathers and the music of their children when the one-man band plays Draught Works Brewery. 6–8 PM. Free.

The Captain Wilson Conspiracy joyously juxtapose jazz and electronica when they bring their Electrickeries to the Crystal Theater. 7 PM. $5 Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your usually useless knowledge and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede Thomas Helgerson. 143 W. 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.

One thing is fer sheezy, Milwaukee scuzzbuckets Enabler join the gang at the Total Combined Weight VFW Residency Week Two, with rock and rollin’ Tidal Horn. This one starts early and on time! 9 PM. Free. (See Soundcheck.)

Drum ‘n’ bass all over your face: Deep Bass Grime will upset that pacemaker when locals Bock’s Elder and M-AD take the stage at the Palace. 9 PM. Free.

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

Don’t forget to pick up Pocahontas when John Smith plays acoustic awesome at The Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

FRIDAY May

18

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.

Even if you can’t find it on a map, find it in your heart to attend social work grad student Eamon Marsh’s discussion on child protection in Moldova at the YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway. Noon to 1 PM. Free.

nightlife Compassion and Wisdom take the stage when Tibetan Buddhist

Memoria en aeterna. The Aaron Bolton Memorial Fund Drag Show honors departed friend, musician and Badlander complex co-owner, Aaron Bolton, and takes place at the Palace Fri., May 18, at 9 PM. All proceeds benefit the Aaron Bolton Memorial Fund, which supplies band equipment to Missoula’s middle schools. $5.

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Teacher and Humanitarian Tulku Tsori Rinpoche lectures at the University Center Theater, with a brief presentation on the occupation of Tibet. 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 past glories and upcoming activities. Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free.

Do a good thing in memory of a good man at the Aaron Bolton Memorial Fund Drag Show, which also features tunes by DJ Tygerlily. All proceeds go to Bolton’s memorial fund. The funds will be used to supply band equipment to the Missoula Middle Schools’ music technology program. Palace. 9 PM. $5.

Music for them, beer for you at Family Friendy Friday with The Whizpops. The Top Hat. 6–8 PM. Free

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Help support abuse-free environments by attending the SAFE Crystal Ball Fundraiser in Hamilton, with music by Big Sky Mudflaps, auctions, food and dancing. Bitterroot River Inn, 139 Bitterroot Plaza. Ticket prices vary, go to safeinthebitterroot.org for more info.

“The 50s Guy” Dave Khoury brings the good times and great oldies back to life when he per-

forms tunes from America’s pinnacle at Pulse, inside the Press Box. 7 PM. Free.

Head to Stevi for a night of cold kicking it with Andrea Harsell at the Stevensville Hotel.

7 PM. $10.

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 493-1210 for more info.

Don’t talk to Owls. Owls are stupid.

Instead, help out a scholarship fund and hear a whole gang of choirs with singers from 5 to 50 at Wild Things Music Spring Rumpus, featuring Fledglings, Missoula Coyote Choir, Wolf Pack and F.R.O.G.S. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 22 N. Adams.

7:30 PM. $15 to $20. amymartin.org. (See Agenda.)

Get down, turn around and check out the Country Boogie Boys at the Eagles in Missoula. 2430 South Ave. 8 PM–1 AM. Free.

Catch some sick sounds slinging spells at Archaic Revival, featuring electronic and hip-hop from the Milkcrate Mechanic, Lui, Keen, and MC Linkletter, with visuals by Geeter Tron. Badlander.

9 PM. Free.

Get irie, cousin, with Chele Bandulu at the Union Club.

9 PM. Free.

Grab a can of Bud and watch the music wash over the world as Shane Clouse performs at the Sunrise Saloon. 1101 Strand. 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.

Get hanky panky when Reverend Slanky brings the funk. The Top Hat. 10 PM. $5

SATURDAY May

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Ladies (only), get a load of Lake Como during the Lake Como Loop Day Hike with the Sierra Club. 7.5-mile loop. Lunch at the falls. Perfect. Sign-up by contacting Janet at janetfiero77@gmail.com.

Spend the night with some real dodos and check out the birds at Freezeout Lake the next morning

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Animal Wonders! Monte! and much more!

spectrUM Baby, it’s the guitar man. Shane Clouse takes charge of the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave., on Fri., May 18, at 9:30 PM. Free.

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SPOTLIGHT dark days It’s been a long time since I was this frightened by a band. As a fan and music player, Portland, Ore.’s Tragedy scares the crud out of me.

The bombast of the bellowing vocals are terrifying enough. But it’s the adept playing and crushing power of the instrumentation that leave me wondering whether opening for them is merely an exercise in self-flagellation, one in which we will come to realize all our insecurities about our own music during their blistering set of hard-

WHO: Tragedy, with locals Bird’s Mile Home and Total Combined Weight WHEN: Wed., May 23, at 8 PM WHERE: Zoo City Apparel, 139 E. Main St.

core done right. Heck-darn, they’ve been playing together for over 12 years and age has only seasoned their rage.

Lyrical content tends toward anti-corporatocracy. “We won't be sold to our sellers / One more sad song will be sung / This chant of anger will ring out like sirens / Until the last neck of the last boss is hung.”

You see, Tragedy is every local band’s nightmare. When they come to town, they’re on a mission to bring their purposeful fury to as many people as they can and to hit those people with a dead blow hammer of crusty hardcore power. You can call the mission whatever you want: Burn and Shred, Godzilla Warfare, Operation Rampage, Campaign of Destruction, Burn the Sick. This band will spray us with fire, burn us down, swallow our ashes and spit them on the next victims, in the next town, before igniting the crowd with more venomous rage.

HOW MUCH: $6

during the Five Valleys Audubon Overnight Trip to Choteau. Meet at the E. Broadway Park and Ride at 7 AM. Please make your own accommodations. $10. Call Joe for more info. at 542-5014.

Stretch out your lungs before the big run at Evaro Mountain Challenge 5K and 10K Runs and Walks. Meet at mile 7 on Highway 93 North. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Fees vary. Call 726-3695 for more info.

Go green, but stay clean at the MSU Extension’s Solar Hot Water Systems Workshop, which teaches you how to set-up a system on your own place. 2825 Sante Fe. 9 AM–2 PM. Free. Call Susan to register at 994-2225.

Missoula’s Childcare Resources hosts the 19th Annual Spring Conference: Creating School and Communities that Care for All Kids!. Holiday Inn Downtown. 9 AM–4 PM. $40-$50.

Visit childcareresources.org.

You love birds but you don’t know how? Join the Five Valleys Audobon Society for a beginning birding field trip in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife

–Jason McMackin

Refuge. Meet at the headquarters at 10 AM for the two hour trip. Call 549-5632 for more.

The Missoula Cultural Council’s New Zealand Day is popping off, and there’s no-tackle rugby for kids ages 7-14 at the Ft. Missoula Rugby Pitch. 10 AM–Noon. Free. missoulacultural.org.

Juris doctors, please stand up, please stand up, cuz you done gonna graduate. Attorney Bill Neukom of the World Justice Project speaks. University Theatre.

10 AM. Montana Triennial artist Shalene Valenzuela guides you through the MAM’s treasures during her Point of View Tour and explains what it all means. 335 N. Pattee.

Noon. Free.

Bring that special pal to the ZACC for BOGO Pottery Saturday, where you can paint mugs and the like and get a discount on that second one and maybe a smooch from that special barista. 235 N. 1st St. Noon–6 PM. Prices vary.

Part three of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Twilight of the Gods, as performed by the Metropolitan Opera,

screens at the UM Music Recital Hall at 6:30 PM. $15/$14 seniors.

Tix available at Rockin Rudy’s and Shakespeare & Co. Out of practice with your fire dancing? No worries, the Downtown Dance Collective hosts a four-week workshop to learn the Maori art of Poi. 1–2 PM. Check out ddcmontana.com for more.

Get up close and personal with migratory birds at the Montana Natural History Center’s Birds! with Animal Wonders Inc. live animal program. Kite-making, too!

120 Hickory. 2–3 PM. $5/$3 for members.

Help support a Missoulian in need at the Mariah Crossland Benefit. Money for her ovarian cancer treatment will be raised through a silent auction, raffle and more at the Orchard Homes Community Center, 2537 Third St. W. 2 PM to midnight. Call Martha at 721-2671.

nightlife Crunk ain’t junk and neither is the blues of Mudslide Charley, so check out the sounds at Draught

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PROGRESS HAPPY HOUR IN THE BOWL DOG LOUNGE MONDAY THRU SUNDAY. 8PM-9PM $2 DOMESTIC BEER AND WELL DRINKS. 9PM-10PM $2.50 DOMESTIC BEER AND WELL DRINKS.

Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 5–8 PM. Free.

Get old-timeyed up with the Americana-and-then-some tuneage of the Steel Toe Floes at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free.

Help pay the bills with locals the BottomFeeders, who are raising money for an injured and uninsured friend. By the pool at the Broadway Inn, 1609 W. Broadway.

6:30 PM. Free.

Please don’t gag me with a spoon, cuz I am fully stoked for the Missoula Figure Skating Club’s tribute to big hair and dusty nostrils, Showcase on Ice: Rockin the ‘80s. Glacier Ice Rink, Missoula County Fairgrounds. $8/$4 child under 12/$20 for family of four.

Visit mfsc.org.

Hear her history: award-winning author Mary Clearman Blew reads from her new memoir at Seeley Lake’s Grizzly Claw Trading Co., 3187 Highway 83. 7 PM. Free.

Bring out your inner canine when the Wild Coyote Band makes you howl at the American Legion at 825 Ronan St. 7 PM. Free.

Listen to the stories under the rocks when River Rock plays the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs. 8–10 PM. Pass the hat.

DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo shoot rockets of booty grinders to the moon during Absolutely, a dance party featuring every style of rump-shaking tuneage. Badlander.

Doors at 9 PM. 2 for 1 Absolut drinks until 11 PM. Free.

Kurt Marschke of The Deadstring Brothers ain’t hanging on by any strings when he plays a solo multi-instrumental show at Monk’s Bar with Tom Catmull. 9:30 PM. $5. (See Noise.)

Don’t call them Brits: local rockers The Chalfonts tear it up with Monks on Fire at the Palace. 9 PM. Free.

Dance like only the horses are watching when Zeppo MT plays the Union Club. 9 PM. Free.

Let’s go campin’ with Hot Dog Jones out at the Lumberjack Saloon when Blue Collar does the sweet voodoo. 9 PM. Free.

He ain’t heavy, he’s the Mark Duboise Band. 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.

They’re not the kind you eat, but they’ll get you on your feet: The Lil Smokies bring bluegrass to The Top Hat. 10 PM. $5

SUNDAY May

20

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.

Noon–1:30 PM. $40.

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

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Union Hall. 208 E. Main St. 2–4 PM. occupymissoula.org.

Fred Boner does music at Draught Works Brewery for your beer-drinking pleasure. 915 Toole.

4–7 PM. Free.

nightlife Bikes and beer, boo-ya. Adventure Cycling hosts a Pint Night to support the Bicycle Route System in Montana. $1 from each pint goes to the local nonprofit after 5 PM. Flathead Brewing Company of Missoula, 424 N. Higgins.

Sample the flavors of world jazz when Tapas fills your plate. The Top Hat. 7 PM. Free.

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.

MONDAY May

21

Registration now open for Apprentice-Level Beekeeping Certification through the University of Montana. The nine classes take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from May 21 through June 11 at Fort Missoula Research Complex and Apiary. Visit umt.edu/bee for more.

The High Country Carvers welcome 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.

2–4 PM. Those looking for mother-to-mother breast feeding support can find it when the La Leche League meets every first Mon. of the month at 10 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Fifth St. W., and on the third Mon. of the month at 6 PM in the small meeting room of the Missoula Public Library. Free. Children and babies are always welcome.

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.

Captains my captains. The Captain Wilson Conspiracy performs Elektrickeries, a jazz and electronica show, at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave., on Thu., May 17, at 7 PM. $5.

The Tamarack Grief Resource Center hosts A Taste to Remember Benefit Dinner, with vittles by chefs from all over town.

Florence Bldg, Governor’s Room. 6 PM. $100/$180 per couple/$1000 for a table of 8. Visit tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org.

to when he performs at the Red Bird Wine Bar. 111 N. Higgins.

7–10 PM. Free.

Easiest way to make rent since keno: Bingo at the VFW. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $10 buy-in.

It’s like a sweet 16, only sweeter.

Milkcrate Monday’s with the Milkcrate Mechanic presents The Gosh Dang Tayln Lang Birthday Shabang!, honoring the complex’s lighting operator with

I’d pay to listen to Russ Nasset clear his throat, but you don’t have

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

electric mayhem from local DJs ir8prim8, Flapjack, Jackrabbit and The Milkcrate Mechanic.

Palace. 9 PM. Free, with free pool and $6 pitchers of PBR. Open Mic with PD Lear at the VFW seems like a fine idea, especially with 2 for 1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. Call 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.”

10 PM. Free.

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TUESDAY May

22

High school stud(ent)s from AK and MT get their science symposium on at Air Toxics Under the Big Sky, hosted by UM’s Center for Environmental Health Sciences and the Dept. of Chemistry. North Underground Lecture Hall. 9 AM–2 PM. Free.

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.

Arrange an artful meeting at a poetry reading by local writers John Holbrook, Bruce Cox and Dave Thomas. Shakespeare & Co. 103 S. Third St. 7 PM. Free.

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 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. During the past 4,000 years, what volcano has erupted more than any other in the

It’s time again for the Badlander’s Live and Local Night, with Shotgun the Avalanche at the helm of the spaceship rock. Doors at 9 PM. Free.

WEDNESDAY May

23

Get a look at your backyard with the Sierra Club, during their Stuart Peak Trail to Wallman Trail Loop Hike (8 miles) up in the Rattlesnake.

Email Mary at mowens320@gmail.com to sign-up.

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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.

Bluegrassy and sassy but not too gassy, the Acousticals bring it on home at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free.

nightlife Learn how to build more than homes with Habitat for Humanity 101. The meeting will focus on volunteer opportunities and other chances to get involved. Missoula Public Library Board Room. 5:30 PM. Call 549-8210 for more info.

Particular poesy partaker? Then you’re obviously already going to the poetry reading at The Top Hat. 7 PM. Free.

John Floridis plays music at Pulse inside the Press Box. 7 PM. Free.

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

Fans of grammar, logic and rhetoric, grab your usually useless knowledge and head down to the Central Bar and Grill’s trivia night, hosted by local gallant and possible Swede Thomas Helgerson. 143 W. Broadway. 9 PM. Free.

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

Power Brokers, a film about MT electrical deregulation, screens at the North Valley Public Library in Stevi at 6:30 PM. Free.

THURSDAY

Get your fill of double-d’s when Dan Dubuque plays the Draught Works Brewery.

915 Toole. 5:30–8 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.

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 children’s groups. Free. Call 543-6691.

Minneapolis comes to town when “witchgazers” Is/Is are joined by Zoo Animal and locals Vera and Raider (Colin Johnson) at the VFW. 245 W. Main. 9 PM. $3.

Continue the Western tradition of fearing outsiders at the Native Wildflower ID Crash Course at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. 5:30–7:30 PM. $5. Visit montananaturalist.org.

Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication Non-Violent Communication Weekly Practice Group at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free.

Engage in your world at the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group’s discussion Invaders in Our Backyard, which investigates how us peeps screw everything up all the time. Greenough Park Pavilion, 1629 Monroe. 6–8 PM. Free.

Don’t tweeze them off: Rhode Island’s Deer Tick make a stop at the Palace en route to Sasquatch. 9 PM. $15. (See Noise.)

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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. Noon–1 PM. 5205 Grant Creek Dr. Free.

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.

Featuring $5 pitchers of Budweiser and PBR, plus $1 selected shots. Free.

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.

Take it to the next level and think outside of the box when reggae purveyors Synrgy get irie at Monk’s Bar. 225 Ryman. 9 PM. $3.

Cascade Range? (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.

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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 drop-ins are welcome.

Just wear good clothes for dancing. 121 W. Main St. 5–6 PM. ddcmontana.com Give it up for them Spartan Seniors at the Sentinel High School Band Awards Concert, which features both band and symphony tuneage in the SHS Margaret Johnson Theater. Potluck at 6 PM, 7:30 PM show. Free.

Pub trivia answer: Mt. St. Helens.

Black Eyed Peas fanatics are welcome to belt out their fave jamz at the Badlander during Kraptastic Karaoke, beginning at 9 PM.

Brush your teeth, I made you some Grit.

Good for digestion, better for rock fans. The Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

Muh gawd, Gorilla, it’s getting downright rural at the Total Combined Weight VFW Residency Week Three, with The Magpies, Velcro Kicks, New Hijackers and Cat Heaven.

245 W. Main. 9 PM. Free. (See Soundcheck.)

“The Ayotallah Can Kiss Our Ash” is what the sign at the junkyard said after Mt. St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980. Send your event info by 5 PM on Fri., May 18 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 at missoulanews.com.

MOUNTAIN HIGH H eading into flood stage on the Clark Fork and elsewhere, it's easy to just assume that you know how to swim or properly inspect your boat. But as a trained journalist I warn you: assumptions lead to lawsuits, and possibly death. Mostly the latter in this case, but the U.S. Coast Guard is doing you a favor this time, buddy. In response to 17 water-safety fatalities in the past five years, the reestablished USCG Auxiliary Missoula Detachment (a mouthful, I know) is hitting boating's opening day with a vengeance. And by “vengeance” I mean “education.” Knowing your boat is safe and legal before you hit the water will bring Poseidon's praise, and people won't get hurt by your recklessness.

Moreover, you won't be hurting yourself, as the

Coasties will also be promoting life jackets all day.

So promoting, in fact, that you might see people around town wearing them as part of their awareness initiative. It's hip to be surrounded by an inflatable square, after all.

Head to Gull Boats and RV at 2601 W. Broadway Saturday, May 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM with your boat or an open mind to learn about state and U.S. Coast Guard regulations for watercraft. They'll be giving free inspections and decals to those that pass. They're also encouraging everyone in Missoula to wear their life jacket around town all day Saturday. Call Chris at 5493090 for more information.

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THURSDAY MAY 17 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.

FRIDAY MAY 18 Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s (formerly the Flathead Valley Over the Hill Gang) weekly meeting to talk about 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.

SATURDAY MAY 19 Ladies (only), get a load of Lake Como during the Lake Como Loop Day Hike with the Sierra Club. 7.5mile loop. Lunch at the falls. Perfect. Sign-up by contacting Janet at janetfiero77@gmail.com.

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Valleys Audobon Society for a beginning birding field trip in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the headquarters at 10 AM for the two hour trip. Call 549-5632 for more.

SUNDAY MAY 20 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.

Noon–1:30 PM. $40.

Bikes and beer, boo-ya. Adventure Cycling hosts a Pint Night to support the Bicycle Route System in Montana. $1 from each pint goes to the local nonprofit after 5 PM. Flathead Brewing Company of Missoula, 424 N. Higgins.

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Registration now open for Apprentice-Level Beekeeping Certification through the University of Montana. The nine classes take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from May 21 through June 11 at Fort Missoula Research Complex and Apiary. Visit umt.edu/bee for more.

Spend the night with some real dodos and check out the birds at Freezeout Lake the next morning during the Five Valleys Audubon Overnight Trip to Choteau. Meet at the E. Broadway Park and Ride at 7 AM. Please make your own accommodations. $10. Call Joe for more info. at 542-5014.

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.

Stretch out your lungs before the big run at Evaro Mountain Challenge 5K and 10K Runs and Walks. Meet at mile 7 on Highway 93 North.

Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Fees vary. Call 7263695 for more info.

Get a look at your backyard with the Sierra Club at their Stuart Peak Trail to Wallman Trail Loop Hike (8 miles) up in the Rattlesnake. Email Mary at mowens320@gmail.com to sign-up.

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Boom boom rumble Badass poet Eileen Myles is head over heels

by Jacob Kahn

Eileen Myles is in love. She is so in love again. And, like that one friend, she can’t help but tell everyone. As she writes in one poem from her newest collection, “I knew a man who laughed / at himself / for being this way / stinking of love … a stinking factory of his love”; while she bursts out in another, “I love you,” before stupidly, wildly, uncontrollably declaring “Trumpets!” to end it.

Yep, trumpets. Exclamation mark.

It’s that overwhelming sense, gushy and throbbing and buoyant, that I am left with at the end of the renowned poet’s new double collection of poems, Snowflake / different streets.

A maniacal mixture of agility and grace, Snowflake / different streets is trademark Myles. Known by most as the coolest and most realistically loveable poet on the planet (many refer to her as “the people’s poet”), Myles came of age in the New York art world of the ’80s, initially as an avant-garde punk-poet who hung around the likes of Patti Smith and other art-world badasses. Since then, she’s published over 20 books (including fiction, non-fiction, plays and even a libretto, in addition to poetry), ran for president in 1992 as the first openly female and lesbian write-in candidate and shared the stage with Sonic Youth. She currently appears on the newest Japanther record, “Rock’n’Roll Ice Cream,” reading from Snowflake / different streets.

In the spring of 2011, Myles came to Missoula as the university’s visiting Hugo writer and professor, and, if you’ll take my word for it, completely electrified the university and greater Missoula art scene. Her work is sharp, cool and contemporary, with the offhand polemic and tangential space-out. Yet I’ve never seen her (I mean heard her, read her?) so in love before, so celebratory before.

And there’s something about that love, “the galvanizing … animating / kind” as Myles puts it in the poem “about mary,” that makes Snowflake / different streets all the sharper, all the cooler, all the more contemporary.

The lines are skinny and ardent, the pathos is perambulatory and the ethos is simultaneously political and quotidian, not to mention hilarious. As always, Myles is indeed more than willing to make a fool of herself, to put herself on the spot to prove a point (“I subscribe / to the grandpa / bunny bunny school / of theory / I mean genesis”), which makes the poetry feel open, generous, shedding and attentive: Just became night in response to the enormous history doors swung the fish with the human teeth gnashed… today is so subtle I can jam tiny details in its jaw & it holds them it’s a strong day that can withstand change A good deal of the poems in Snowflake / different streets are celebratory and planetary in this aimlessly strolling, perpetually talking, suddenly revelatory sort of way. The

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images come fast and flagrant, striking and off-kilter like warped photos—aperture wide, shutter speed quick— and are jammed up against onomatopoeic verbs, snaps of overheard conversation and bits of inner monologue. They are breathing poems: notational, abbreviated and pithy. They feel like veritable scores to a pulsing life. They also make me think of Myles as a walking-man’s poet—or walking-woman’s poet, as she would have it—because it seems she’s always on the move. Motion can be the center of her poems, or it can be centering, as in “perfect night,” a love poem Myles ostensibly wrote during her semester-long guest professorship at UM: as night cars pass in Missoula.

We won’t leave here or anywhere without each other. The road is long we have our wires trembling Her sort of winsomely experiential aesthetic does lead to a few moments in the book of blasé and seemingly inconsequential poetry—the rare overdose of blah-blahness—but it’s a conceptual risk Myles is willing to take for the tonal intimacy and the conversational repartee with experience that she is looking and listening for, and it pays off. Because in the end, these poems do breathe. More than anything, they feel perpetual and necessary. (Also, if you’ve never heard her read, her thin, streetwise Boston accent is the stuff of contemporary poetic lore—go to her website, eileenmyles.com, to take a listen.)

Perhaps the best explanation for my initial sense that Snowflake / different streets ends on such a high, fluted note is that it’s actually two books in one. The format is what’s called a tête-bêche, which in French means “head-to-toe,” with the two collections meeting in the middle upside-down from one another.

It’s very cool, like something you would find in a Renaissance thrift store, and of course Myles, along with her equally hip publisher Wave Books, were the ones to put it to splendid, thrifty use.

The first collection, Snowflake: new poems, is the less celebratory of the two and seems troubled in a way that different streets: newer poems definitely isn’t. The chief tension here lies in a speaker eddying between personal turbulence in the midst of a break-up and overwhelming technological presence in the vast vectors of Southern California, a spot that feels uncannily familiar.

The second collection, different streets, the “newer poems,” is definitively the more (I hesitate to say positive, but, well,) positive of the two. It feels like a homecoming for Myles, a return (after all, the poet did return to New York, as well as station herself in ever-optimistic Missoula) and a reawakening to the possibilities of love, the body as “a thinking / place” and interpersonal connection:

…Last night in “Different Streets” which I didn’t bother to write I made the point that the two places are connected and it’s great where you are too and boom boom rumble all the places are connected thus the endless beauty.

Swooning and swaying, Eileen Myles’s Snowflake / different streets sets out to connect all the capricious contemporary peoples and places it encounters, and, boom boom rumble, it succeeds.

Love is its catalyst and love is its glue, connecting everyone within it and everyone without. Thus the endless beauty. Thus an endlessly beautiful book. arts@missoulanews.com

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Heavy, set, go!

The loud old guys of Total Combined Weight

by Jason McMackin

Our vocalist, Walker Hunter, pipes in with, “I agree.

One of [TCW’s] challenges is making Alex play songs.”

Actually, Alex is full of it. He’s the one who brings in catchy “lady boner” tracks such as “High Notes” and “Empty Vessel,” chockfull of whoa-ohs and tried-andtrue pop-punk arrangement strategies. The TCW sound is rooted in our past. It began out of a desire to play the kind of music we played in the ’90s. Of course, the physical toll of performing at breakneck speeds is now a little different than it was back then. It’s particularly acute for Chad Dundas, our drummer.

“My shoulders hurt a lot more now,” he says.

But Chad has become the crafty veteran, using guile and experience to overcome physical obstacles.

“Technique-wise, TCW is different from a lot of the straight ahead punk bands I've played for in the past,” he says. “We aren’t afraid to be slower, heavier Photo by Chad Harder and to be a little more Total Combined Weight is, from left, Alex Key, Chad Dundas, Walker off-beat. That allows Hunter (with his daughter June) and Indy calendar editor Jason me to do some things I McMackin. wasn’t doing in those earlier bands. It takes “man-noise” is likely the most apt description that me out of my comfort zone and forces me to be a bethas and will ever be uttered. Even an old guy band ter drummer.”

Being in a loud old guy band means that you’ve appreciates compliments.

At least “man-noise” sounds like a compliment to quit caring about anything like fame or selling records me. Perhaps it isn’t. (It’s better than the typical, or impressing the baristas at Le Petit Outre, but it does“Actually, you guys are pretty decent.”) And as impor- n’t mean you’ve given up on staying rad. It means that tant as the Total Combined Wives’ opinions are when it you are not going to play “Fire on the Mountain” by the comes to our music (reports vary from “totally unim- Marshall Tucker Band every Saturday night for the rest portant” to the “most important thing besides my of your life. It means that you don’t record an album for child’s health”), this past St. Patrick’s Day we received other people, only for yourselves. It means that at band the highest compliment of all: a beer-soaked linoleum practice, you talk about moms, wives, installing gas floor at the VFW and a pseudo-circle pit of a dozen lines, natural gas grills, “tele-parenting,” Ace Hardware friends, co-workers and possible homeless rocking the and whether cooking a steak over charcoal is really eff out to one of our songs. One man in the crowd important. It means that your musical goals become essentially proclaimed us the raddest thing of all time. simpler as the rest of your lives become more compliHe stood in the center of the room, a forefinger stuck cated. Alex’s dream for the band is manageable: “I’d in each earhole (like Bugs Bunny before he blows up like to see us play a show where the entirety of the Yosemite Sam), nodding along and smiling to the sten- crowd doesn’t leave halfway through our set.” torian ruckus.

Total Combined Weight performs each Our guitar player and sometimes vocalist, Alex Thursday in May at the VFW, 245 W. Main St., at 9 Key, has a particular fondness for noise, one which PM, as part of their month-long residency series, culoften causes consternation amongst the bandmates. minating with a performance of Minor Threat’s During breakfast one morning, when I’m essentially Discography on Thu. May 31. Free. interviewing my bandmates, he says, “I just want to make noise and everyone else wants to play songs.” jmcmackin@missoulanews.com In the early ’90s, my band practiced in a roomy old wine cellar that belonged to the guitarist’s mother, Teacher Teri. It smelled of mildew and stale Hamm’s cans. Teacher Teri often praised our sound even though she was a big-time Oak Ridge Boys fan.

In 2012, my current band, Total Combined Weight, practices in the basement of the home I own with my wife. The smells are the same and though the praise comes less often, her description of TCW as

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Scope Soundcheck Noise Film Movie Shorts Deadstring Brother Kurt Marschke is better known as the lead singer of the Deadstring Brothers, a loud and loose Detroit band that unapologetically followed the sounds of the Stones circa Exile on Main Street. That’s never a bad thing, and the six-piece Brothers, with female vocalist Masha Marjieh singing alongside Marschke, did it with the sort of verve, authenticity and attitude required to get it right.

But now the Brothers have lost the “s.” Marschke tours solo, carrying the same classic rock flag and a slew of his own instruments. For instance, he’ll play drums, bottleneck slide and harmonica—all at the same time— on his old band’s bluesy ballad “27 Hours.” His routine’s not a gimmick, like it is with some other one-man bands, but an earnest attempt at recreating some of that authentic Exile, or rather fully loaded Brothers, sound.

Deer Tick

It’s Sasquatch time again, which means we get the indie rock festival’s scraps and ends. Luckily, Deer Tick isn’t the kind of crumb you feed your dog. The Rhode Islanders arrive with the wind at their backs. They’re touring on their 2011 album Divine Providence, smug from a Letterman gig and a packed Bonnaroo set last year. The five-piece occupies that weird space between rock and country that Bruce Springsteen made famous. It has all the essentials: singer John McCauley offers an unpolished

Is/Is III Guilt Ridden Pop

Is/Is sets an intriguing mood rather than tells a story, which is what the best dream pop does. The Minneapolis band is the soundtrack for thunderheads rolling across gaping skies bursting with gray rain. On the album III, the sun sometimes breaks loose—and don’t you love that sweet moment? Static guitars fill every crevice of the soundscape with an electric fog.

The first track, “Bomb Me,” is a little bland and overall tedious with repetition. Like alt-waver band The Sundays, the Is/Is sound sort of burrows into the back of the mind as your thoughts wander elsewhere. Ambience is fine but not great for active listening, and a few of the songs on this album seem to wisp away. “Loose Skin” and “Shadow,” however, showcase effervescent riffs and

Scriptures Scriptures Translinguistic Other

If you hang around Missoula long enough, you start to develop a list of local bands you miss. Most simply dissolve or disband, others get pushed aside for different projects and a few muster up the courage to tackle bigger markets (read: Portland, Seattle) in search of fame, fortune or, at the very least, new groupies. My list of most-missed Missoula bands isn’t nearly as lengthy as others, but This is a Process of a Still Life is on it.

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The results, as you’d imagine, are mixed. It’s less raucous, of course, but delivered with equal feeling.

Deadstring Brothers were a great bar band. Marschke is too, except this time you may drink your longneck sitting down. (Skylar Browning) Deadstring Brother plays Monk’s Bar Saturday, May 19, at 9:30 p.m. $5. voice and unabashedly dirty electric guitar ramblings, while the keys flirt with organ and synth behind a crashing rhythm.

The Gaslight Anthem might have successfully melded the heart of country with the drive of rock, but they’ve grown too refined. Deer Tick finds its sound in a worn, wrinkled suit. They’re the scuzzy riverboat band, making you sway no matter how calm the water.

Divine Providence is no crisper than past LPs, and the rough edges complement the raw center. There’s a good sing-along in “Let’s All Go to the Bar” (just guess what the chorus is) and a catchy single in “Main Street.”

We’ve heard this kind of thing before, but Deer Tick’s songs are packed with such emotion that you can’t dismiss them easily. (Brooks Johnson) Deer Tick plays the Palace Wednesday, May 23, at 8 PM with Turbo Fruits. $15. sassy drum and bass lines, like a good Dwarves song slowed down and shined up, or early Breeders. Sarah Rose’s vocals are ghostly and far away.

That doesn’t stop her from injecting a marvelously serpentine, punk-rock power into her “yeah, yeah” lyrics. “Lie Awake” is the album’s seaside road-trip song. The revved-up “Moon Dropping” is fantastically sunny and rowdy, like Blondie’s “The Tide is High,” only with a gnarlier undertow. (Erika Fredrickson) Is/Is plays the VFW Wednesday, May 23, at 10 PM with Colin Johnson, Zoo Animal and Vera. $3.

The atmospheric instrumentalists made an impression mostly because, at the time, they were the only locals doing the atmospheric instrumentalist thing well. But Seattle beckoned, and in 2008 they headed west with a new name and, eventually, a new lineup.

Turns out there’s also a bit of a new sound.

Process fans won’t be disappointed, but Scriptures has a darker edge that didn’t exist before. That’s what moving to the big city does, I guess.

The quintet’s eponymous full-length debut sounds like the score to a Cormac McCarthy novel made into a blood-soaked, sepia-toned Western. Like the old band’s best work, there’s a breadth and direction from song to song that allows you to picture the film as clearly as if it were on the Wilma’s screen.

Now, if only we could get Scriptures on a local stage, too. (Skylar Browning)

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Drained dry Tim Burton sucks the life from Dark Shadows

by Molly Laich

There’s a scene from the film Blow (2001) about cocaine dealer George Jung where Johnny Depp says, “I’m really great at what I do, Dad. I mean I’m really great at what I do.” Ray Liotta responds, “Let me tell you something, George. You’d have been great at anything.”

So it is with Johnny Depp and his decision to play one heavily made-up weirdo after another in each of Tim Burton’s increasingly uninspired films. I’m sorry to report that Dark Shadows is not an exception. Yes,

Vampire research.

Johnny Depp is “great” at playing Barnabas Collins.

He’d be even greater if he gave up the ghost and went back to the kind of gritty, grown-up films we all miss seeing him in.

The movie is an adaptation of a soap opera from the late ’60s, which apparently enjoys a cult following. Some fans of the original are perturbed that their beloved soap has been made into a comedy, but this is a small contingency and they needn’t worry, because Dark Shadows is not funny.

Barnabas and his family came to America from Liverpool in the 18th century, started a booming fishing industry off the port of Maine and built a big spooky mansion for future generations of Collinses to live in. Barnabas made a beautiful witch named Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green) mad by liking her very much but not loving her, so she killed everyone he ever loved and turned him into a vampire. An angry mob buried him in a casket where he stayed for 196 years, until some unlucky construction workers unearthed the tomb.

Out pops Barnabas into the 1970s, a strange place with paved roads and troll dolls. He doesn’t know what a lava lamp is and he thinks cars are dragons. This world frightens and confuses him! We get it.

It’s sort of funny when he concludes there’s a tiny woman stuck inside the television, except by the time

the story delivers this gag, he’s been living in the 1970s for a while; you’d think he’d have seasoned his admiration. Barnabas takes love advice from some peace-loving longhairs. When, afterward, he sucks out their blood with his sharp pointy teeth, no one seems to mourn them. The movies are always taking cheap shots at hippies and it hurts my feelings. What?

Is it wrong to hate the war? Goths can be so mean.

If nothing else, Tim Burton still knows how to create atmosphere. Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote) is the new governess with a secret. She comes into town on a train while “Nights in White Satin” plays on the soundtrack.

This eerie and beautiful beginning doesn’t give away just how little you’re going to care later. Tim Burton can’t create meaningful characters or cogent storylines, but I would totally follow his photography blog on Instagram.

Nobody in Collinswood suspects that a man who walks around town with long bicuspids, pointy fingernails and dark blush might be a vampire until they’re explicitly told through a series of underwhelming reveals. Instead of being amazed, they’re all, “Why didn’t you tell me?”

When Alice Cooper comes to play a show at the Collins mansion, the big joke is that Barnabas thinks he’s the ugliest woman ever, when everyone should really be thinking “Why is Alice Cooper an old man in 1972?”

Dark Shadows is a failure because it has no emotional center. Burton cares more about introducing static characters on tired plot trajectories than he does in taking the time to properly develop any one of them. Once the novelty of the premise wears off, we’re left to wait in horror for the film to wrap up in a flurry of special effects. Since just about everyone is mostly immortal, for a second I panicked that we too would be stuck in the theater for all time. But, with a combination of ghost plus undead plus werewolf against witch, the film finds a way. I would warn you of spoiler alerts, but Dark Shadows made so little an impression that I already kind of don’t remember how anyone met their doom or why.

I recall that in the final shot, one of Barnabas’s victims opens her eyes suddenly underwater, just like Jason did at the end of one of the Friday the Thirteenths. Even in this lame promise of a sequel that I pray to God never happens, the film is derivative and boring. Tim Burton. How to put this: You suck.

Dark Shadows continues at the Carmike 12. arts@missoulanews.com

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Scope Soundcheck Noise Film Movie Shorts OPENING THIS WEEK BATTLESHIP For some damned reason, an other-worldy armada decides to battle humans on the high seas. Lucky for them, David Farragut isn’t around to drop one-liners like “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” Unfortunately, Liam Neeson, hot-ass Tim Riggins and Rihanna (seriously) are. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 pm. Big D, 3D: 1, 4, 7 and 10 pm. Village 6: 4 and 7 pm, with 10 pm

and to save other students from depression and grunge. Why grunge? Aren’t the 1990s back? Rated PG-13. Wilma: 7 and 9 pm nightly, with Sat. matinees at 1 and 3.

THE DICTATOR In 83 minutes, Sacha Baron Cohen subtly critiques our relationship with the Middle East and questions our own mores along the way as he plays the role of a mega-maniacal dictator. Also starring Anna Farris and someone called Ben Kingsley. Rated R. Carmike 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:45 and 10:15 pm. Village 6: 4:15 and

“deliver.” Starring Cameron Diaz (childless) and Jennifer Lopez (has bore children). Rated PG13. 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.

NOW PLAYING THE AVENGERS Dude, Loki shows up through a space portal and starts controlling people’s minds and doing his evil business. That’s when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is all, “Ah, hell, no,” and initiates the

with Sat. and Sun, matinees at 3 pm, no 9:20 pm show on Sunday. 3D: 6:40 pm. Showboat: 4, 6:50 and 9:30 pm.

DARK SHADOWS In this Tim Burton-directed documentary, a vampire returns to his ancestral home only to find his fully dysfunctional family occupying the place. Man, that bites. Starring Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer. Rated PG-13.

Carmike 12: 1, 1:45, 4, 4:45, 7, 7:45, 10 and 10:30 pm. Village 6: 4:30 and 7:30 pm, with 9:45 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1:30 pm matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm, no 9:10 pm show on Sun. Entertainer: 4, 7 and 9:15 pm.

THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT Lordy, lordy, if you’ve been engaged five years and your still not married the fam is gonna be all up in your biz and you may just find yourself secondguessing the relationship. Starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. Rated R. Village 6: 4:10 and 7:15 pm, with 10 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1:10 pm matinees Fri.-Sun. 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 TV in the future?

Heinous. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Stanley Tucci. PG-13. Carmike 12: 1, 4, 7 and 10 pm. Pharaohplex: 7 pm, with 3 pm matinees on Sat. and Sun. JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME This film from the Duplass Brothers (Cyrus, Baghead) follows the seemingly mundane lives of two brothers, who turn out to be quirky, lovable fellas just looking for meaning in the world. Starring Jason Segal and Ed Helms. Rated R. Wilma: 7 pm nightly, with Sat. matinees at 1. Not showing Fri., May 18, or Wed., May 23.

THE LUCKY ONE A Marine believes a photo of a mystery lady saved his life while he was in Iraq.

Now he must find that lady and make her love him. Starring Zac Efron and Blythe Danner. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10 pm. Pharaohplex: 7 and 9 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm, no 9 pm show on Sunday.

SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN A sheik 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: 9 pm nightly, with Sat. matinees at 3. Not showing Fri., May 18, or Wed., May 23.

Capsule reviews by Jason McMackin.

“Let’s trade!” What To Expect When You’re Expecting opens Friday at the Carmike 12 and the Pharaohplex.

shows Fri. and Sat., and 1 pm matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 6:50 and 9:10, with Sat. and Sun, matinees at 3 pm, no 9:10 pm show on Sun. Showboat: 4:15, 7 and 9:20 pm.

7 pm, with 9:30 pm shows Fri. and Sat., and 1:30 pm matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 7 and 9 pm, with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3 pm and no 9 pm show on Sun.

DAMSELS IN DISTRESS A whimsical comedy about campus life where a trio of women turn up to overhaul the boorish male-dominated atmosphere—good idea—

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Hollywood explains to us the miracle of life and that men and women are different and that babies change us and that life doesn’t always

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Avengers Initiative. It. Is. On. Also starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson. Rated PG13. Carmike 12: 1, 2, 4, 5:15, 7, 8:30 and 10 pm. 3D: 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30 and 10:30 pm. Village 6: 4:10 and 7:15 pm, with 9:45 pm shows Fri. and Sat., with 1 pm matinees Sat and Sun. 3D: 4:20 and 7:30 pm, with 10:30 pm shows Fri. and Sat., and 1:10 pm matinees Sat and Sun. Pharaohplex: 9:20 pm,

Moviegoers be warned! Show times are good as of Fri., May. 18. Show times and locations are subject to change or errors, despite our best efforts. Please spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities by calling ahead to confirm. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12/Village 6–541-7469; Wilma–7282521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton–961-FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan883-5603.

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana

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C H A N TA L

This lively little Pomeranian is a truly happy, friendly lady.

She gets along with everyone -- dogs, cats, and people -- although she would probably be most happy in an adult home.

CUCUMBER

DANCER

Dancer is nine pounds of fun dressed up to look like Chihuahua.

He has a true playful spirit and can't wait to have a home again. He thinks cuddling is just about the best activity ever!

Low maintenance and full of grace, Ms. Cucumber is the purrrfect cat. She'll be a quiet roommate and wont ever leave dishes in the sink! Cucumber's adoption fee has been sponsored so you can take her home for FREE!

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BROOKE

We're not sure what breed this lovely lady is, but we do know she's a great medium size and packs an incredible amount of energy into a small space. Want a playmate? Here she is!

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LIZBETH

Lizbeth is a petite, lean cat, but she has lots of personality in that small body. She's not fond of other cats, but she thinks people are just the cat's meow!

ROGER

Won't you pick me? I'm an adventurous fellow and I don't mind sharing with other cats. I even enjoy the company of canines! I will gladly keep you company on the couch, and while you're away I'll keep my eye on the house.

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Mr. Boots is still just a youngster, so he's playful and happy and curious. He's a real cutie now, but we know he's going to grow to be drop-dead handsome and a real heart-stealer.

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DUKE

Duke is a very regal fellow, and unlike most Siamese cats, he's actually rather quiet. He has quite handsome coloring, and his reserved personality is really endearing.

MICKEY

I heard I was named after a mouse. Can you believe it? A sleek, stealthy example of cat charm like myself, named after a mouse!?! Well, let me tell you, I'm the new and improved Mickey! I enjoy playing with other cats and am very curious and outgoing.

FRANKIE

Frankie is a Leader of the Band. This means that he is ready for action! He's confident in new situations and seems to get along with everyone.

Frankie always shows his appreciation when you feed him or scratch him in just the right spot.

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HUCKLEBERRY

Huckleberry hound is still waiting for that special someone. He knows that someone out there will appreciate his song. He's a bit of a goofball and he adores other dogs.

Huckleberry thinks the glass is always half full!

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BERNSTEIN

"Will you be my friend?" this gentle young adult asks.

Bernstein grew up knowing more dogs than people. He has already come a long way since arriving at the Humane Society. View all available cats and dogs at www.myHSWM.org.

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There is no gambling involved with THIS Blackjack! You will definitely be dealt a winning hand by giving this big boy a forever home! He is a sweetheart of a cat who likes his food as much as he likes his lovin! He is pretty laidback and is somewhere around 4 years young!

C H E YA N N E

Much like the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Cheyanne is big and beautiful. She is a stunning Calico, who came to us in 2011. She knows what she wants and when she wants it. She is quite the lover, though, too.

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COMET

I know you have heard of Halley’s Comet...maybe you have even seen it...but, I can assure that our Comet will steal the limelight from any other comet out there! She is a big, beautiful girl who wants nothing more than to be listened to and loved back.

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BUGSY

Hi ,I’m Bugsy and if I’m not mistaken I’m probably the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. Don’t worry you’re not alone. Let me guess, I am cute as a bug? Snug as a bug? Cuter than a bug on a button? Well you name it and I’ve heard it.

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By Amy Alkon

BABY MAKES FLEE When I married five years ago, I was on the fence about having kids. I thought some parental gene might kick in, but it never did. Now, at 40, I’ve accepted that a childless marriage is best for us, given my wife’s fertility issues and my ambivalence about parenthood. My wife, however, sees no purpose to life without children. It upsets her to see me happy without kids while she pines for them.

She is also upset that I won’t try all possible alternatives, such as adoption and fertility treatments, and is generally angry and outright hostile toward me.

—Nobody’s Dad There are things it’s okay to procrastinate on, like cleaning behind the toilet. If you’re like me, as soon as you look back there and see new plant life cropping up (and, okay, maybe a woodpecker and a couple of deer), you break out the bleach and it’s all good. But, procrastinate on figuring out whether to have a family? There you were: “Let’s see, should we create another human being, spend 20-plus years and hundreds of thousands of dollars raising it? I dunno...let’s just sign this contract to spend the rest of our lives together and figure it out later.”

Chances are, you both had baby-related plots brewing in your heads. You maybe thought you’d ignore the issue and it might go away. Your wife maybe figured she’d get pregnant, you’d just have to go along, and the moment you saw the baby you’d melt into a loving father. But, whoops, fertility issues crept in. You can get accidentally pregnant, but you can’t accidentally adopt a child, as in, you’re driving along one day, glance into the back seat and notice a 6-year-old Romanian orphan coloring on the headrest.

Although you can’t offer any solutions that work for your wife, you do see a number of alternatives that work for you: not having kids, having no kids, remaining childless. There is one other alternative: getting divorced so your wife can try to find a man who’s interested in being a dad...as dim a prospect as that may be for a fertility-challenged 40-year-old woman competing with pert-breasted, fertility-iconish 20-somethings. Obviously, this option is not exactly the fast track to happily ever after. Then again, that’s probably not in the cards here unless you two can somehow find some wiggle room in how she “sees no purpose to life without children” and

how you aren’t up for adopting anything you can’t pat on the head and leave tied to a chain-link fence.

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CHEATAPALOOZA I recently married and should be bathed in newlywed bliss, but a rock star in a famous alternative band wants me to have an affair with him. I’m shocked and thrilled, to say the least. My conscience says, “Are you insane? You love your husband and chose him for a reason. Don’t jeopardize that!” But I’m also hearing “You only live once, and thousands of women wish they had this guy’s attention.”

—Chosen You said “I do,” not “I’d do a rock star first chance I get.” (If only you’d known you’d meet this guy, you could’ve asked your husband for the indie rock star exception to lifelong fidelity.) Yes, thrillingly, of all the hipster girls in black-rimmed glasses and earnest T-shirts worn ironically, he wants you. This says something about you—probably that you are conveniently located, are reasonably attractive, and don’t seem the type to poke holes in the condom. Wow. The romance. You’re buying into groupiethink—the idea that you’re somebody if you have sex with somebody famous. But, he’s just a guy. He stinks up the bathroom same as any other guy.

Okay, the fame fairy touched him with her magic wand. Maybe not because he’s so much more talented than the next guy with a guitar but because he was in the right place at the right time with the right chin. If his gig were at the coffee shop instead of Coachella and his panting fans were his two dogs tied up outside, would your panties still be flying off?

Remember that guy you stood next to in the big white dress? Weren’t you two eventually supposed to be holding hands in twin rockers on the porch of the old folks home? If you’re going to jeopardize everything you have with him, just be clear on what you could end up having and holding instead—a 50-year-old memory of some musician whispering those romantic words every woman longs to hear: “How ’bout we have sex for a couple hours and then I see if there are any other cute girls outside the tour bus?”

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is there a difference in sound quality between relatively inexpensive modern violins and the multi-million-dollar violins created by master craftsmen in the 1700s? In research done at the Eighth International Violin Competition, most violinists couldn’t tell them apart. (Read more here: tinyurl.com/ViolinResearch.) In accordance with the astrological omens, Aries, I urge you to do comparable tests in your own sphere. There’s no need to overpay for anything, either with your money, your emotions, your energy, or your time. Go with what works, not with what costs the most or has highest status.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If we thought of your life as a book, the title of the next chapter could very well be “In Quest of the Primal.” I encourage you to meditate on what that means to you, and then act accordingly. Here are a few possibilities: tapping into the mother lode; connecting to the source; communing with the core; returning to beginnings; seeking out the original; being in tune with the pulse of nature. Does any of that sound like fun? According to my reading of the astrological omens, you have a mandate to be as raw as the law allows—to be the smartest animal you can be.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s Oxymoron Season for you. That means you’re likely to encounter more than your usual share of sweet and sour paradoxes. The logic-loving areas of your brain will almost certainly have to seek assistance from your non-rational wisdom. I’ll give you a heads-up on some of the lucid riddles you should be ready to embrace: 1. a humbling triumph; 2. a tender rivalry; 3. a selfish blessing; 4. an opportunity to commune with risky comfort; 5. an invitation to explore a relaxing challenge; 6. a chance to get up-close and personal with a long-distance connection. For best results, Leo, memorize these lines from Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass and recite them periodically: “Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself. / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)”

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s at least a 50 percent chance that the coming days will be overthe-top, out-of-the-blue, and off-the-record. I’m half-expecting florid, luscious, and kaleidoscopic events, possibly even rococo, swashbuckling, and splendiferous adventures. Are you ready for all this? Of course not. That’s the point life will be trying to make: nudging you to learn more about the fine art of spontaneity as you improvise your way through unpredictable lessons that will lead you toward the resources you’ll need to succeed.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Obsessions. Enchantments. Crushes. Manias. Fetishes. Some astrologers think you Libras are mostly immune from these indelicate but sometimes delightful modes of human expression. They seem to believe that you love harmony and balance too much to fall under the spell of a bewitching passion that rivets your focus. I disagree with that view. It may be true that you’re better able than the other signs to be objective about your fixations. But that doesn’t necessarily dilute the intensity you feel when they rise up and captivate your imagination with the force of a thousand love songs. My advice? Have fun and stay amused.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The chains that bind us most closely are the ones we have broken,” said Scorpio poet Antonio Porchia. In other words, the oppression from which we have freed ourselves may continue to influence us long after we’ve escaped. The imprint it left on our sensitive psyches might keep distorting our decisions and twisting our emotions. But I’m here to tell you, Scorpio, that you’re entering a time when you have an enhanced power to dissolve the lingering taint your broken chains still impose. You finally have the resources and wisdom to complete the liberation process.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the coming weeks, you will have an excellent chance to develop more skill in the art of high gossip. High gossip has almost nothing in common with the mindless prattle that erodes reputations and fosters cynicism. It’s not driven by envy, pettiness, or schadenfreude.

When you engage in high gossip, you spread uplifting whispers and inspirational hearsay; you speculate about people’s talents and call attention to their successes; you conspire to awaken generosity of spirit and practical idealism.

High gossip is a righteous approach to chatting about the human zoo. It might not flow as easily as the cheap and shabby kind—at least at first—but it lasts a whole lot longer and creates connections that help keep your mental hygiene sparkling clean.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes I have a dream that seems cryptic or meaningless when I first wake up, but a few days later I realize it was a brilliant insight into what I most needed to transform about my life. If you don’t recall many of your dreams, that might not be a familiar experience for you.

But you’ve probably had waking-life experiences with a similar arc. I predict you will be given at least one of those in the coming week. It may confound you while you’re in the midst of it, but will eventually reveal choice clues that have the power to change your life for the better.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may not have heard about the “forbidden colors.” And you certainly haven’t seen them, even though they exist. They’re reddish green and yellowish blue, which the cells of your retina are not built to register. However, scientists have figured out a trick by which these hues can be made visible. A few lucky people have actually caught a glimpse of them. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect you are close to experiencing a metaphorical version of this breakthrough—seeing something that is supposedly impossible to see. (If you’d like to read more about the forbidden colors, go here:tinyurl.com/ForbiddenColors.)

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There’s no such thing as a wrong note,” said jazz pianist Art Tatum. “It all depends on how you resolve it.” Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis had a similar philosophy. “It’s not the note you play that’s the wrong note,” he said. “It’s the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.” I think that’s an excellent understanding for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks, Pisces. Be wary of coming to premature conclusions about alleged mistakes. Wait to hear the entire song and see the bigger picture.

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PUBLIC NOTICES At the 3/19/12 Board meeting for DeSmet School District #20 Missoula County MT, the trustees determined that an amendment to the Transportation fund budget in the amount of $15,000 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9161 subsection six (6), MCA; for the purpose of funding unforeseen transportation expenditures occurring during the 2011-2012 school year. The Board of Trustees will meet at 7pm on 5/22/12 for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment.

CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 22, 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 East Broadway Ph. II City of Missoula Project 11-012 This project consists of installing approximately 1260 cubic yards of fill material, 3000 lineal feet of curb/gutter, 20,000 square feet of 4 inch sidewalk, 1,200 square feet of 8 inch sidewalk, 450 cubic yards of topsoil, seeding and associated asphalt removal. 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 11-102 East Broadway Ph. II 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 attached 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 nonconstruction 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 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2012. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere

CITY OF MISSOULA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the Public Works Engineering Division, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, until 5:00 p.m., on Friday, May 25, 2012 for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for the cutting and extermination of hazardous vegetation located in the public right-of-way and on private property: Proposal must be submitted on forms provided by the city and addressed to the Public Works Engineering Division, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside; “2012 Hazardous Vegetation and Nuisance Weeds Cutting and Exterminating Program”, SEALED RFP. The RFP is available online at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids or from the Public Works Engineering Division at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.

The City of Missoula reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and if all proposals 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. The City reserves the right to waive any technicality in the bidding, which is not of a substantial nature. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be

COMBINED NOTICE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE City of Missoula Office of Planning & Grants 435 Ryman Missoula, MT 59802 406258-3688 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Missoula and Missoula Housing Authority.

On or before June 4, 2012, the Missoula Housing Authority (MHA) will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve expenditures by MHA from public housing disposition proceeds, to relocate a four bedroom house to the Riverside neighborhood. Finding of No Significant Impact The City of Missoula has determined that such request for approval of expenditure will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and, accordingly, the City has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190). The project site is an empty lot in a residential neighborhood, and is appropriately zoned. The lot lies in the triangle formed by S. Inez, South 1st St. West, and South 2nd St. West: Cooks Addition, Block 5, Lot 9, a portion of Lot 10, Lots 11 through 13, and the north corner of 14, Sec 21, T13N, R19W, P.M.M. An Environmental Review Record documenting review of all project activities in respect to impacts on the environment has been made by the

above-named City of Missoula. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Public Comments on Findings Any interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision may submit written comments for consideration by the City of Missoula to John Adams at the Office of Planning and Grants (OPG) on or before June 2, 2012. All such comments so received will be considered

by OPG prior to MHA’s submission of a request for authorization of expenditure. Certification The City of Missoula is certifying to HUD that John Adams in his official capacity as Environmental Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA. John Adams Environmental Certifying Officer Missoula Office of Planning & Grants 406-258-3688 MISSOULA COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the construction of The Partnership Health Center, Lowell School Clinic will be received by Partnership Health Center, c/o MMW Architects at their office located at 125 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802 until 4:00 PM on June 7, 2012, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. All work is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by MMW Architects.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the of-

fice of MMW Architects located at 125 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802 upon payment of $75.00 for each set and a mailing fee of $35.

The documents will be available @ MMW on Thursday, May 17, 2012 after 1:00 PM. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition, will be refunded their payment, and any NON-BIDDER upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $75.00. Any mailing fee will not be refunded. Each Bid or Proposal must be accompanied by a cashiers check, certified check, or Bid Bond payable to Partnership Health Center in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and must be in the form specified in MCA 18-1-201 through 206. The bid bond or other security shall protect and indemnify Partnership Health Center against the failure or refusal of the bidder to enter into the contract within 30 days of bid acceptance. Bid security will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Late bids will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration. Bid must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder.

Bid must include applicable Montana prevailing wage rates. Partnership Health Center reserves the right to waive informalities, to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the owner, to reject any and all proposals received, 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 owner’s requirements. The contractor is required to be an equal opportunity employer. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved perform-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 4:00 PM, local time, June 7, 2012. Each BIDDER will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor.

THE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE QUALIFIED BIDDER WHOSE BID PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. Proposals shall be sealed and marked “Proposals for Partnership Health Center, Lowell School Clinic, c/o MMW Architects” and addressed to: MMW Architects 125 W. Alder Missoula, MT 59802 MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED To: John Richards P.O. Box 316 Seeley Lake, MT 59868-0316, John Richards P.O. Box 870 Seeley Lake, MT 598680870, Current Occupant 43640 HWY 200 E Bonner, MT 59823, Deborah J. Turrel 677 Carya Sq Columbus, IN 47201-8674, Richard A. Reep of Reep, Bell & Laird, P.C. formerly known as Reep & Bell, P.C. P.O. Box 16960 Missoula, Mt. 59808-6960, Schulted Law Firm, P.C., Attn: John C. Schulte 2425 Mullan Rd Missoula, MT 59808, First Valley Bank P.O. Box 720 Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., Attn: Molly K. Howard 201 West Main Street, Suite 201 Missoula, MT 59802, P. Mars Scott Law Offices Attn: Ronald A. Thuesen P.O. Box 5988 Missoula, MT 59806, John Richards Construction Co. 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Richard A. Reep of Reep, Bell & Laird, P.C. 2955 Stockyard Road Missoula, MT. 59808, Seeley Lake Ready Mix Company 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Terra Equipment Company 980 Pine Seeley Lake, MT 59868, Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 and to all persons owning, occupying, and claiming an interest whether legal or equitable in the property described in the notice; Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: S05, T14 N, R14 W, C.O.S. 5720, PARCEL 2 LESS TRACT 2A COS 6049, Geo# 04-2331-05-1-01-020000, SUID# 4019903. Real Property also described as 43640 HWY 200 E, BONNER MT 59823. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on December 2nd, 2008. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8th, 2009. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 8th, 2009, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802. 5.

The lien was subsequently assigned to TIG LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 18148, Missoula MT 59808. 6.

As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: TAXES: $320.75 PENALTY: $6.42 INTEREST: $91.06 COSTS: $598.17 TOTAL: $1016.40 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph six must be paid before the redemption period expires. The date the redemption period expires is 60 days from the giving of this notice. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the Missoula County Treasurer prior to the expiration of the redemption period, or on or prior to the date on which the

Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9.

The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, 406-2584847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 14th day of May 2012. TIG LLC MISSOULA COUNTY NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED To: Mark Kersting 314 N 1st Street West Missoula, MT 59802, Occupants of Apartment Unit(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of 827 & 837 Woody St. Missoula, MT 59802, Marcia E. Purdy 5562 Klements LN Florence, MT 598336609, Missoula County Treasurer 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula Finance Department 435 Ryman Street Missoula, MT 59802, First American Title Co. of Montana, Inc. 1006 West Sussex Missoula MT 59801 and to all persons owning, occupying, and claiming an interest whether legal or equitable in the property described in the notice; Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: URLIN ADDITION, S15, T13 N, R19 W, BLOCK 96, Lot 1, Geo# 04-2200-15-3-04-08-0000, SUID# 940105. Real Property also described as 827 & 837 Woody St. Missoula, MT 59802. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on December 2nd, 2008. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on July 8th, 2009.

4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on July 8th, 2009, by Missoula County whose address is 200 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59802. 5. The lien was subsequently assigned to John Tesdal, whose address is 7495 Peregrine CT, Missoula, MT 59808.

6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due, including penalties, interest, and costs, is: TAXES: $5319.09 PENALTY: $106.37 INTEREST: $1526.13 COSTS: $628.06 TOTAL: $7579.65 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph six must be paid before the redemption period expires. The date the redemption period expires is 60 days from the giving of this notice. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the Missoula County Treasurer prior to the expiration of the redemption period, or on or prior to the date on which the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the Missoula County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9.

The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Missoula County Treasurer, 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, 406-2584847. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested

party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated this 14th day of May 2012. John Tesdal MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the following item on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Missoula City Council Chambers located at 140 W Pine Street in Missoula, Montana. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on this item on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in Admin B14 Public Meeting Room, Lower Level of the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 W Pine, Missoula. Amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations The Missoula County Rural Initiatives Office proposes amendments to Section 4.6 of the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations that addresses Subdivisions Created for Lease or Rent that are Subject to Review. The purpose of this revision is to clarify when new structures or improvements on a property require subdivision review.

It also provides the possibility to landowners of developing an agreement with the County for those situations that might otherwise require subdivision review. The proposed amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations are available for public and agency comment. The amendments can be viewed at www.co.missoula.mt.us./rural. They are also available for public inspection at the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants (City Hall, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula), Missoula County Rural Initiatives (physical location: 317 Woody Street, Missoula), and the Missoula County Commissioners Office (physical location: second floor of the Missoula County Administration Building, 199 W Pine, Missoula). Your attendance and comments are welcomed and encouraged. Comments may be directed to Missoula County Rural Initiatives at 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802, or via email to ri@co.missoula.mt.us. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling 258-4657.

Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services.

MISSOULA COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for LEAD ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR PARTNERSHIP HEALTH CENTER Creamery Building MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA I. General Statement of Purpose Partnership Health Center, an entity of Missoula County (Owner), desires to acquire lead architectural services to assist in designing the remodel of one floor and the addition of a wing to the Partnership Health Center facility known as the Creamery Building located at 401 West Railroad Street in downtown Missoula, MT. The architect will work with the staff of Partnership Health Center and the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana to develop the designs. ii.

Background: A. Partnership Health Center Partnership Health Center (PHC) has provided 20 years of uninterrupted healthcare services to the community as Missoula’s Federally Qualified Health Center and remains the region’s main provider of comprehensive primary care on a sliding fee scale. PHC provides medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy and a variety of other ancillary services to approximately 12,000 low-income, uninsured and under-insured residents in Missoula and surrounding rural areas. Due to the increasing demand for services and the need for additional space, an extensive planning process was initiated. The

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Creamery Building has been identified as the ideal location for an expansion. B. Partnership Health Center-Creamery Building Location Originally built sometime between 1912 and 1921, the Creamery Building is 2.5 times the size of the current Partnership Health Center facility and includes a vacant lot for future expansion. The facility remained a creamery through the early 1950’s. From then on a variety of businesses—from the manufacturing of golf apparel and equipment to retail sales of musical instruments— have operated out of the brick building. The upper floor of the building is currently in use; and Partnership Health Center operates a dental clinic, small medical clinic, and behavioral health services from this area. The basement of the building is currently under renovation and will house the Partnership Health Center Pharmacy and multiple offices. The building is located in an historic district, and preservation of the building exterior is desired. C. LEED Considerations In 2010, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Green Building Policy with the requirement to seek U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification for major renovations to County buildings. PHC plans to apply LEED criteria to the expansion and remodel of the Creamery Building and seek the highest LEED certification level that is cost effective and achievable given the limits of available funding. iii. Scope of Services: Working with the staff identified previously, this project will involve schematic design and design development. Schematic Design Phase: concept floor plans, site elements, outline narrative of construction materials, building code analysis and implementation, and update construction costs estimates; and Design Development Phase: refine/revise selected floor plans, refine/revise site plan, develop interior elevations, provide detailed narrative of construction materials, develop specific construction details, finalize implementation of code issues, specify select products and materials, develop security and access narrative, develop room finishes schedule and update construction cost estimates. iv. Qualification Information required: A. Interested firms should include the following information in their response: 1. The respondent’s legal name, address, and telephone number; 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3. The experience and qualifications of the key personnel to be assigned to the project; 4.A description of the firm’s prior experience in design, development and management of similar project work, including project budgets and cost control, change order history, and contact names of project owners or local officials knowledgeable about the firm’s performance; 5.A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project, as well as the firm’s anticipated availability during the term of the project; 6. A discussion of the firm’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) experience and how it will be applied to this project; 7. An organizational chart for this project, showing specific staff responsibilities, identifying key sub-consultants, and perceived work relationships; A proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed; 8.

Three references with contact information from owners familiar with the firm’s work; and 9. Proof of general liability insurance of $1,500,000 and errors and omissions insurance of $1,000,000, or ability to obtain required levels of coverage. B. Responses to this RFQ shall be submitted to: Barbara Berens Missoula

County Auditor 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 258-3227 Fax: (406) 721-4043 email: bberens@co.missoula.mt.us V. TIMELINE, SUBMISSION DEADLINE and submittal requirements A. Publication of RFQ: May 17, 2012 & May 24, 2012 B. Deadline for submission of responses: May 31, 5:00 p.m. C. Six (6) copies of the response are required. VI. SELECTION process: A Selection Committee consisting of Missoula County elected officials and senior staff will evaluate the statements of qualifications received. A. Evaluation of Responses: The following criteria will be used to evaluate the responses: 1. Professional qualifications of the professional person(s) to be assigned to the project; 2. Capability to meet time and project budget requirements; 3. Present and projected workloads; 4. Related experience in similar projects; 5.

Firm’s experience with LEED® projects; 6. Location of firm; 7. Recent and current work for Missoula County; 8. Past performance on similar types of projects; 9. Feedback from references; and 10. Suggested project approach (understanding of project). The Selection Committee reserves the right to request supplemental information and, if necessary, conduct telephone interviews prior to identification of the finalist firms. B. Interview Process: The Selection Committee will conduct interviews with the highest ranked two to four firms. Interview criteria will be: 1. Understanding of project requirements, firm’s analysis, preparation, interest; 2. Design approach/methodology, technical alternatives, creativity, problem solving ability; 3. Project Management, proposed project schedule, cost controls; 4. Key project personnel, project manager qualifications and experience; 5. Project design team, sub-consultant qualifications and experience; and 6. Local familiarity and availability to complete project.

C. Selection, Negotiation, and Recommendation. The firm ranked first in the Interview Process will be contacted by the Owner’s Project Manager to begin negotiations. Missoula County reserves the right to require the firm to affiliate with specialty firm(s). If a satisfactory agreement cannot be obtained with the topranked firm, negotiations will cease and the second-ranked firm will be contacted for negotiations. The Selection Committee will make a recommendation on both the preferred firm and the term of the contract to the Board of County Commissioners who will make the final selection and term decisions. Missoula County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received as a result of this RFQ, if it is in the Owner’s best interests to do so. Missoula County reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities or informalities, and to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities and informalities. VII. NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OWNER’S PROJECT MANAGER: Larry Farnes Missoula County Facility Management 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 406-258-4756 e-mail : lfarnes@co.missoula.mt.us MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No DN-12-28 Department No. 4 Judge Karen S. Townsend SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING O.G., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: SHAMAN GODKIN Re: O.G., born March 28, 2010. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care, and Temporary Legal Custody or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 19th day of June, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the

Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the abovenamed youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Shaman Godkin is represented by Kelli Sather, Office of State Public Defender, 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 5235140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Karen S. Townsend, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 8th day of May, 2012. /s/ KAREN S. TOWNSEND District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-12-16 Department No. 4 Judge Karen S. Townsend Related Cause Nos. DN-05-10, DN-11-65 SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING C.O., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: BRIANA KOEPPLINDEUTSCHMANN Re: C.O., born January 8, 2012. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care, and Temporary Legal Custody or for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 5th day of June, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. and the 11th day of June, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the above-named youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the youth for six months; why the Petition should not be granted or why said youth should not be otherwise cared for. Briana Koepplin-Deutschmann is represented by Kelli Sather, Office of State Public Defender, 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 523-5140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Karen S. Townsend, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 8th day of May, 2012. /s/ KAREN S. TOWNSEND District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DR-12-252 Department No. 1 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF PEGGY SCHARBERG GOODSELL, PETITIONER AND LEWIS ALLEN GOODSELL, RESPONDENT. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVENAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy of your answer upon the Petitioner within twenty days after the service of the Summons, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. DATED this 26th day of April, 2012. (SEAL) /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Sheila M. Hann, Deputy Clerk MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-12-441 Department No. 2 Robert L. Deschamps, III NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF, GEORGE YAL-

MAR LEHNEN. Please take note that George Yalmar Lehnen has petitioned the District Court in the Fourth Judicial District for a change of name from George Yalmar Lehnen to Yalmar Tony Lehnen, and the petition for name change will be heard by a District Judge on the 29th day of May, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., in the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT in courtroom number 2 South. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name. Dated this 17th day of April, 2012. (SEAL) /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of Court By: /s/ Diane Overholtzer, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DP-11-199 Dept. No.: 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: COLTON PETERSON, 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 Juliena Darling, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Sullivan, Tabaracci & Rhoades, P.C., 1821 South Avenue West, Third Floor, Missoula, MT 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 23rd day of April, 2012. /s/ Juliena Darling, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 1 Cause Probate No. DP12-53 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE R. HAMILTON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Charles H. Hamilton, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at GEORGE LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 210 North Higgins Avenue, Suite 234, Missoula, Montana 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED: March 19, 2012. /s/ Charles H. Hamilton, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 3 Cause Probate No. DP11-184 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN SAMPSON, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Alfred J. Sampson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at GEORGE LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 210 North Higgins Avenue, Suite 234, Missoula, Montana 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED: December 30, 2011. /s/ Alfred J. Sampson, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-12-51 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF BETTY M. REYNOLDS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gerald M. Morris has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 Gerald M. Morris, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Timothy D. Geiszler, GEISZLER & FROINES, PC, 619 Southwest Higgins, Suite K, Missoula, Montana 59803 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 30th day of March, 2012. GEISZLER & FROINES, PC /s/ Timothy D. Geiszler, Attorneys for the Personal Representative. I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 30th day of March, 2012 /s/ Gerald M. Morris, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DV-12-416 NOTICE OF PENDING NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF SONJA J. HARGROVE HEUTMAKER, Petitioner.

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PUBLIC NOTICES HEREIN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Name Change of SONJA J. HARGOVE HEUTMAKER to obtain an order of this Court granting leave to assume the name of SONJA J. HARGROVE, will be presented to the above-entitled Court, at the Missoula County Courthouse at Missoula, Montana, on Thursday the 31st day of May at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, and that at such time, application will be made for the relief sought in said Petition. DATED this 20th day of April, 2012. WELLS & MCKITTRICK, P.C. /s/ Torian Donohoe for EVONNE SMITH WELLS, Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-12-83 Karen S. Townsend, Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY JEAN SCHMAUTZ, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Denise Hendrix, the Personal Representative, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 7th day of May, 2012. /s/ Denise Hendrix, Personal Representative. /s/ Douglas G. Skjelset, Attorney for the Estate MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Karen Townsend Probate No. DP-12-81 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH N. JOHNSTON, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Kathy Hefferman return receipt requested, at PO Box 7731, Missoula, MT 59807 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of May, 2012. /s/ Kathy J. Hefferman, Personal Representative, 3851 Duncan Drive, Missoula, MT 59802 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Probate No. DP-12-76 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MINNIE M. DEAN Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Sharon Lee Hamilton and James A. Dean, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane PC, PO Box 4747, Missoula, MT 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of April, 2012. /s/ Sharon Lee Hamilton, Co-Personal Representative /s/ James A. Dean, Co-Personal Representative.

WORDEN THANE P.C. Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives /s/ Gail M. Haviland MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP-12-72 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of MONTE L. MEANS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims without 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 by ordinary first class mail, postage prepaid to R.H. Prigge, the attorney for the estate, at P.O. Box 1457, Billings, Montana 59103, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED April 19, 2012. /s/ Marian A. Rudolf, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP-12-79 Dept. No. 3 John W. Larson NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF John L. Heron, III, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Claire M. Marques, return receipt requested, c/o Reep, Bell & Laird, P.C., 2955 Stockyard Road, Missoula, Montana 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 19th day of April, 2012. /s/ Claire M. Marques, Personal Representative./s/ Cory R. Laird, Attorneys for Personal Representative Notice of Comment Period & Scheduling of Public Hearing. The Missoula Housing Authority has prepared its Housing Agency Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998 and 24 CFR 903. The Housing Agency Plan is a comprehensive document that describes aspects of the PHA’s federal programs including significant changes from the last approved plan.

A public comment period will commence on May 17th, 2012 and will end by the close of business on Monday, July 2nd, 2012. The Authority will accept comments in writing or on audio tape during this period. On Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 at 5:30 PM, a Public Hearing will be held to accept oral or written comments on the Plan. The Public Hearing is scheduled to occur at the Main Office located at 1235 34th Street, Missoula. This location is wheelchair accessible. A copy of the draft Housing Agency Plan will be available for review online at www.missoulahousing.org or at the Main Office on or after Thursday May 17th, 2012, during regular office hours. The telephone number for the Authority is (406) 549-4113. The MHA can be reached by TTD Relay via (800) 253-4093. Equal Housing Opportunity NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 11/24/09, recorded as Instrument No. 200928266 Bk 851 Pg 716, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which David R. Goodin and Karen R. Goodin, husband and wife 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 9 and 10 in Block 89 of South Missoula, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 06/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of March 20, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $199,304.13. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $186,162.00, 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 August 1, 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

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com.

(TS# 7023.96422) 1002.202947-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on July 9, 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: THE SOUTH 65 FEET OF LOT 11 AND THE SOUTH 65 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 132 OF WOODY ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. RECORDING REFERENCE: BOOK 276 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 1300 Gwen K Harlan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services of Missoula, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2003 and recorded October 20, 2003 in Book 720, Page 638, under Document No. 200340174. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc.. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,058.88, beginning June 1, 2009, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of January 12, 2012 is $125,726.37 principal, interest at the rate of 6.250% now totaling $21,191.05, late charges in the amount of$1,423.24, escrow advances of $6,524.96, and other fees and expenses advanced of $4,802.26, plus accruing interest at the rate of $21.53 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: March 1, 2012 /s/ Becky Stucki 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 1 day of March, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Becky Stucki, 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 acknowl-

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edged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 Citimortgage V Harlan 41533.889 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on June 25, 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: IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA: LOT 1 OF PARK PLACE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 5813047 Michael L. Ryan and Gina M. Ryan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to LSI, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated June 24, 2009 and Recorded on July 8, 2009 under Document No. 200916776, in Bk-843, Pg-418. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,168.34, 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 March 1, 2012 is $224,940.97 principal, interest at the rate of 4.62500% now totaling $6,935.68, late charges in the amount of $559.26, escrow advances of $2,861.86, suspense balance of $-124.45 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,943.25, plus accruing interest at the rate of $28.50 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

Caras Property Managment for 220 S 5th East Storage will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: #5. Units contain misc. items.

These units may be viewed by appt. only by calling 543-9798. Please speak to Shannon. Final Showing will be held May 30, 2012 @ 3:00 p.m. Written sealed bids may be submitted to the storage offices at 401 SW Higgins, Missoula, MT 59803 prior to May 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. AUCTION SALES ARE FINAL AFTER THIS DATE. Buyer's bid will be for the entire contents of each unit offered in the sale.

CASH or MONEY ORDER will be accepted as form of payment.

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: February 16, 2012 /s/ Marti Ottley First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee

EAGLE SELF STORAGE

will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 35, 149, 191, 219, 237, 294, 356, 389, 440, 506, 512 and 538.Units contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds & other misc household goods. These units may be viewed startingMonday May 21, 2012. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 P.M. Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale.

All sales are final.

ACROSS

1 One-named musician born in Kalamata 6 "In the Valley of ___" (2007 Tommy Lee Jones film) 10 Maligned clear drink of the 1990s 14 Actor Delon 15 What a link leads to 16 Brown or Rice: abbr.

17 It makes a Brit bright 18 Go with the joke 20 Hazy memory after a few rounds of drinks?

22 President pro ___ 23 "The Jungle Book" snake 24 Cry convulsively 27 Former Cincinnati Bengal Collinsworth 30 More unlike a chicken 35 Painkiller-induced dreams, now for all to see?

38 Literary detective's outburst 39 ___-Magnon man 40 Cupid's counterpart 41 Did the candles for your cat's birthday party?

46 On a smaller scale 47 Timetable, for short 48 Allow 49 Eur. country 51 "Got it!"

53 Message that shows your car's warning system is joking with you?

60 1985 sci-fi film with Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett, Jr. 62 Tropical vine 63 Baby ___ (tabloid term for a celeb's pregnancy sighting) 64 ___-Seltzer 65 Pull-down directories 66 Tendency 67 Loch ___ Monster 68 Guns N' Roses guitarist

DOWN

1 Pensacola pronoun 2 Matty or Felipe of baseball 3 Grandmas, for some 4 One of seven in a week 5 "Office Space" company 6 "SportsCenter" network 7 "Mystic Pizza" actress Taylor 8 Sharp as ___ 9 Words before "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," in the lyrics 10 Yankee follower 11 "Are you ___ out?"

12 Like some keys: abbr.

13 Part of GPA 19 Dream interrupter 21 Katz of "Eerie, Indiana" 24 Need deodorant 25 Word appearing twice after "Boogie" in a 1978 #1 hit's title 26 Sausages at picnics 28 "Hedwig and the Angry ___" 29 Belgraders, e.g.

31 One of Geena's "Beetlejuice" co-stars 32 How some videos go 33 Bring out 34 Stopwatch button 36 Printable files 37 Knight's neighbor 42 Family surname in R&B 43 Sam & Dave hit covered by the Blues Brothers 44 Peachy 45 "The Hangover" actor 50 One of many explored by Mulder and Scully 52 She was "The Little Mermaid" 53 Disaster relief org.

54 Diamond heads?

55 Tattoo parlor supply 56 Meadows 57 ___ Lang ("Smallville" role) 58 Heavy burden 59 Laundry 60 Recede, like the tide 61 "Rapa ___" (1994 movie about Easter Island)

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montanaheadwall.comMissoula Independent Classifieds Page C7 May 17 – May 24, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICES First American Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham) On this 16th day of February, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marti 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 Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC v Ryan 41965.394 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale Number 12-00906-3 Loan Number: 0204061774 APN: 5835801 TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sate on September 6, 2012 at the hour of 11:00 AM, recognized focal time, on the front steps to the County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula the following described real property in Missoula County, Montana, towit LOT 14, IN BLOCK 2 OF NEW MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. APN# 5835801 More commonly known as:145 NEW MEADOWS DRIVE, MISSOULA, MT HAROLD E. NELSON & KATHERYN A. NELSON, AS JOINT TENANTS, as the original grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY, INC., as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MANN MORTGAGE LLC ITS SUCCESSORS AND OR ASSIGNS, as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of January 19, 2007, and recorded on January 22, 2007 under Document No. 200701738, Book 790 Page 1276 in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”), The current beneficiary is: Wells Fargo Bank, NA (the “Beneficiary”) FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated April 9, 2012 and recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana. There has been a default in the performance of said Deed of Trust: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of March 26,2012: Balance due on monthly payments from November 1,2011 and which payments total: $1,638.89: Late charges: $327.80: Late Charge Forecasted: $0.00 Bad Check: $0.00 Net Other Fees: $0.00 Advances: $0.00 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $239,639.50 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 4.75000% per annum from October 1, 2011, plus late charges. Interest and late charges continue to accrue. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of sale. The beneficiary has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation and has directed the trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in default as described above and has directed the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell the property described above at public sale in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid 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 trustee’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 Dated: April 12, 2012 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, By: Mariah Booker, Authorized Signature A4235462 05/03/2012, 05/10/2012, 05/17/2012 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 08/15/2012, 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 MONTE JEWELL as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/02/2006 and recorded 06/02/2006, in document No. 200613001 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 775 at Page Number 964 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Unit 4 of NORTHVIEW CONDOMINIUMS as shown and defined in the Declaration of Condominium for Northview Condominiums, a Residential Condominium, together with its exhibits as recorded in Book 746 at Page 1315 Micro Records and Exhibit A recorded as Condo 000076, of the official records of Missoula County, Montana. Together with an undivided 12.5% interest in and to Lots C and D of JKW Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, together with all improvements thereon. Together with an undivided 12.5% ownership in the general common elements and right of use of the limited common elements appurtenant to said Unit 4 as said general common elements and limited common elements are defined in the Declaration of Condominium and Exhibit A as referenced above. Property Address: 901 RODGERS STREET UNIT 4, Missoula, MT 598021763. 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 OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-9. 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 07/01/2011, 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 $105,846.95 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 8.20% per annum from 07/01/2011 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: 04/05/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0029164 FEI NO. 1006.156844 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 08/15/2012, 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 MARTIN E NOYD as Grantors, conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 10/30/2008 and recorded 10/31/2008, in document No. 200824705 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 828 at Page Number 1091 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 6 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 366, A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN AND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 32 AND THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANTA. TOGETHER WITH A 60’ ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 366. FURTHER TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 221 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 622. Property Address: 2705 LYON CREEK RD, Missoula, MT 59804-9771.

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 $295,812.93 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.875% 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: 04/03/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0029166 FEI NO. 1006.156729 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 08/29/2012 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 TIM ANDREW GARDIPEE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to STEWART TITLE OF MISSOULA COUNTY, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

Missoula Independent Classifieds Page C8 May 17 – May 24, 2012

SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/28/2005 and recorded 04/29/2005, in document No. 200509937 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 868 and re-recorded 05/03/2005, in document No. 200510182 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 1113 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 3, EL MAR ESTATES PHASE 1, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2365 WOODCOCK DRIVE, 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 $154,760.51 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.875% 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: 04/19/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0031071 FEI NO. 1006.157892 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 08/29/2012, 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 AMANDA J SCHMIDT, DALE L SCHMIDT AND GLORIA K SCHMIDT as Grantors, 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 12/24/2009 and recorded 12/30/2009, in document No. 200930508 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 853 at Page Number 160 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 OF WILDROSE, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 2352 CLASSIC COURT, 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 05/01/2011, 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 $164,769.53 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.375% per annum from 05/01/2011 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: 04/17/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0031074 FEI NO. 1006.157587 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 08/28/2012 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 ANTHONY M CERASANI, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON a s Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/06/2006 and recorded 12/12/2006, in document No. 200631786 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 788 at Page Number 1055 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12 OF BEYER MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 12676 CONESTOGA WAY, Lolo, MT 59847.

The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-43CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-43CB. 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 im-

mediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $387,000.00 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.375% 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: 04/16/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0141266 FEI NO. 1006.148053 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 08/27/2012, 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 MICHAEL L. GAUB as Grantors, conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 04/26/2005 and recorded 05/02/2005, in document No. 200510103 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 751 at Page Number 1034 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF DOUBLE “R” HOMESITES, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 4536 NORTH AVENUE WEST, Missoula, MT 59804. 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 OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-28CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-28CB. 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 $66,422.54 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.75% 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:

04/12/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0030306 FEI NO. 1006.157590 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 08/28/2012 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 COURTNEY HODEK AND MARK HODEK 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 06/09/2009 and recorded 06/15/2009, in document No. 200914301 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 841 at Page Number 741 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 94 OF DOUBLE ARROW RANCH PHASE IV, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 919 STAGECOACH DRIVE, Seeley Lake, MT 59868. 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 09/01/2011, 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 $234,146.85 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 4.50% per annum from 09/01/2011 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: 041/19/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0030720 FEI NO. 1006.157690

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 1375 Woodhill. 2 bed, 1 bath on quiet street with river access. MLS #20122336. $179,900. Call Betsy 880-4747. Montana Preferred Properties

$259,900. Call Betsy 880-4747.

Montana Preferred Properties 736 South 3rd West. Beautifully renovated 1920’s home. 5 bed, 1.5 bath. Currently used as office building. MLS #2116938. $429,900.

Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 880-4749

1500 Philips. 2 bed, 1 bath with single garage on corner lot. Fenced yard with deck. $154,000.

Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential MIssoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com

Affordable Townhomes Didn’t think you could afford to buy your own place? This sweet new, green-built development may be your ticket. STARTING AT $79,000.

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2 Bdr, 2 Bath Central Missoula home close to the Good Food Store. $189,900. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

Beautiful Potomac 25500 Ashby Creek. 20+/- acres. Want beauty, privacy and off-the-grid living with creek, main house and guest house? Here it is! $350,000. porticorealestate.com 240-5227

23645 Mullan Beautiful 14 acre parcel west of Huson. Meadow with trees & pasture. Modulars or double wides on foundation OK. Owner may finance. 23645 Mullan Road, Huson. $169,900.

MLS#20112135. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net.

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3 Bdr, 1.5 Bath Rose Park/Slant Streets home with a great yard. $249,000. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Grant Creek/Prospect Meadows home next to open space. $308,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

Character + and Ready to Move Into! Corner lot, close to schools, great trees, lots of upgrades, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, so much house for this price of $220,000. 240-5227 2107 Park St. porticorealestate.com Energy-Efficient Sweet Bungalow in Slant Street ‘hood with double lot and raised beds ready to plant! 835 Rollins. $182,500. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Five bedroom, 4 bath townhome with 2 car garage on The Ranch Club golf course. Amazing views.

Golf everyday! 2640B Tanbark Way MLS #20120690 $399,000.

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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

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Handsome, Spacious Home on Prime Upper Miller Creek Acreage. 5+ bedrooms, with out of town living on quiet cul-desac, 10 acres. Rodeo Rd. $399,900. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Historic Preservation Award-Winning 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 Home, Business or Both!

For Sale by owner. 207 Main St. Augusta, MT Call for info or a tour (406) 562-3527 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

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. 240-5227. 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 Valley 909 Herbert. Perched amidst the trees and canopy of the Rattlesnake Valley, this home is a beauty! $350,000. porticorealestate.com 240-5227 Sweetest Ever Slant Street Bungalow with hardwood floors; close to everything!

215 E Franklin. $224,000. porticorealestate.com 240-5227 4227 South 7th West. Beautiful sample home to be built. 4 bed, 2.5 bath with covered porch and 2 car garage. Lot available separately for $125,000. MLS #20121798, $325,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com 2180 Amity Lane. 4 bed, 2.5 bath with basement & 2 car garage.

Super energy-efficient in quiet neighborhood. MLS #20113117 $225,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana.

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CONDOS/ TOWNHOMES 2 Bdr, 1.5 Downtown Missoula condo. Zoned for Residential or Commercial use. $299,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2 Bdr, 1 Bath Stevensville log home on 1.2 acres. $139,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

4 Bdr, 2 Bath Rose Frenchtown area home on 0.5 acres. $239,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath Central Missoula Condo with single car garage.

Close of Good Food Store. $194,900. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 702A Charlo. Newly remodeled 3 bed, 1.5 bath on corner lot with single garage. Fenced yard with deck. $155,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.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 546-5816 for showing. www.movemontana.com SELLERS MOTIVATED! 6614 MacArthur. 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhome with 2 car garage. Great views! $196,900 MLS #20122949. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net.

Treehouse Feel in this fairly new condo with single garage.

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935B Garfield. $117,500. 2405227 porticorealestate.com 1847 West Central. 3 bed, 1.5 bath townhome with 2 car garage.

No HOA fees. MLS #20121385. $165,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Missoula 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com

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Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula, 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com 541-547 South 2nd West. Wonderful 4-plex in great neighborhood. Suitable for condo conversion. Newer rubber membrane roof. $275,000. MLS #20120840 Rochelle Glasgow @ Prudential Missoula Properties.

544-7507. www.541547s2ndst.com 6107 Brusett. 4 bed, 3 bath Martz home with 2 car garage & basement. Lower Miller Creek. MLS #20121397. $300,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 880-4749 6785 Prairie Schooner. 3 bed, 3 bath on 1/2 acre at end of quiet cul-de-sac. MLS #20122287.

6785 Prairie Schooner • 3 bed • 3 bath tri-level on quiet 1/2 acre • Oak & tile flooring • Large, bright family room • Fenced yard • Many updates $259,900 MLS #20122287 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 $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

Missoula Independent Classifieds Page C10 May 17 – May 24, 2012

Please call me with any questions Astrid Oliver Senior Loan Originator Guild Mortgage Company 1001 S. Higgins Ave 2A Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-258-7522 Cell: 406-550-3587 NMLS # 395211, Guild License #3274, Branch 206 NMLS # 398152

REAL ESTATE LAND FOR SALE 2951 Expo Parkway. 1.24 acres off I-90 between Motel 6 & Cracker Barrel.

MLS #20120951, $399,000. Additional 1.57 acres at $499,000. MLS #201200952.

Jeremy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 552-2410 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 601 West Broadway. .58 acre along Clark Fork River. MLS #20120935, $1,700,000. Jeremy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 552-2419 SELLER MOTIVATED! NHN Peregrine Court. Almost 1/2 acre building site with great views. Close to Ranch Club Golf course and fishing access. City sewer. $55,000. MLS# 10007449. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties

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cated lot. Upgrades throughout. $140,000 MLS #20122597. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

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 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Stevensville area home on 13 acres with spectacular Bitterroot Mountain views. $629,000. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

6544 MacArthur. Spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath with 2 car garage. Must see with cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, tile & granite. $194,500 MLS #20122825. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net.

Montana Preferred Properties.

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

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

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5751 Daisy Lane, Florence. 3 bed, 2 bath with basement & 3 car garage on 10 quiet acres. Covered deck & heated shop. MLS #20120760. $330,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 5446114. jbooher@montana.com

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Detailed Housing Report Available

By Jennifer Taylor, 2012 MOR President The Missoula organization of REALTORS® produces a housing report each year. We do this with the understanding that the housing market is hyper-local.

A number of factors and trends can make it better or even worse than national trends. The press conference for the 2012 Missoula Housing Report was held on the 12th of April this year. Thanks to our partnership with the Missoula Independent, we were able to provide a “light” version of the report for the Indy’s special Homesteader publication.

However, if you would like more details, go to MissoulaRealEstate.com and check under Market Trends. Not only can you find market statistics updated each month, but you can also review comprehensive Housing Reports going back to 2006.

The following highlights several key points from the housing report and the first few months of 2012.

Median Price (Page 18): A median is the value at which half of the sales fall below and half of the sales fall above. The reason we use a median instead of an average is that it is less likely to be affected by outliers. For example a million dollar sale would dramatically affect an average but have little effect on a median.

• 2012-$205,000 • 2011-$200,500 • 2010-$208,775 • 2007-$219,500 (highest) The numbers show an increase in median price of $4,500, which means the total drop of value in the market since the height in 2007 is just below 7%; an unremarkable number considering the dramatic drops seen in other parts of the country.

With the increase in value and a decrease in household income, home affordability that seemed to have been regained in 2010 once again fell flat. Even with record low interest rates, a four-person household is the only segment of the population that can afford a median priced home (Page 31).

So far this year, some of the gains in median price that had been made in 2011 were lost, with the average year-to-date for Missoula County being $193,000. However, the market has picked up in a new way. So far the county is up over 15% in number of sales versus this time last year.

At the end of the day, we at the Missoula Organization of REALTORS® believe that an informed buyer or seller is an important aspect in any transaction.

That is why we take the time to ensure our accurate numbers are updated and posted each month on our website. In addition, the 2012 Missoula Housing Report is the product of a number of industry experts as they strive “to provide a comprehensive, credible, and neutral picture of Missoula housing that can be used as a tool by community members and policy makers as they seek to serve Missoula’s needs.”

Feel free to browse MissoulaRealEstate.com and check out the trends in your neighborhood!

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$120,000 MLS #20122806

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