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Voices/Letters Solar power, Forest Service and election directions...............................4 The Week in Review Doolittle Raider, Jakers and puppets ...........................................6 Briefs Discrimination settlement, yard sale and new justice..........................................6 Etc. Montana’s many marijuana storylines......................................................................7 News Emotions spill over at Flathead Joint Board of Control meeting..........................8 News County official worried as city takes reins on housing..........................................9 Opinion Grading the first gubernatorial debate between Bullock, Gianforte. ............10 Opinion Tougher gun control laws should come from gun owners............................11 Feature Loaded for bear................................................................................................14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts Personal turmoil fuels E3 Convergence show, Reflections....................................18 Music Michelle Karcher, Radkey and The Jayhawks......................................................19 Music Heavy Wood shows off its Montana-Italian roots ...............................................20 Film Resurgence is bad, but you don’t care ..................................................................21 Film Kenneth Turan talks old films, O.J. and getting revved up ...................................22 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films.......................................................23 What’s Good Here Breakfast of a champion................................................................25 Happiest Hour Apricot Fresh Kombrewski ..................................................................27 8 Days a Week Different from the Al Pacino movie ....................................................28 Agenda Open Land Month............................................................................................34 Mountain High Stargazing on Blue Mountain .............................................................35

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STREET TALK

by Derek Brouwer

Asked Tuesday afternoon at Jacobs Island Dog Park Missoula’s without a fireworks display on Monday. So, what are your Fourth of July plans? Follow-up: What do you view as the greatest symbol of America’s independence?

Cortney Bachman: I’m heading up to Flathead Lake to watch the fireworks my neighbors set off. They’re pretty big corporate people, so they set off thousands of dollars worth. Everyone comes. Free press: Definitely censorship [or lack thereof]. You look at North Korea and they don’t really know anything about the outside world.

Maggie Ohlin: We are going camping at Lake Como for a birthday bash. Speak up: Maybe freedom of speech, because we can say what we want to without being punished.

Ashlee Kleeman: I like watching fireworks, but I’m too afraid to shoot them off myself. I’ll probably go to the Osprey game and watch them there. Stars and stripes: This is a weird answer, but I feel the world would almost end if we didn’t have our American flag.

Vicki Bennett: We were actually going to go to the Fourth of July fireworks at the mall, but now I’m going to be going to Seeley Lake. It’s my first time seeing the fireworks there. Let it ring: We’ve just got to have our freedom. If we don’t, we might as well throw chains on everybody.

Steve Thomas: Sit in the hot tub and watch fireworks in Idaho, over at Lava Hot Springs, where it’s cool. Say it again: Freedom. Keep freedom in America.

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Embracing change Thomas Edison said in 1931, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”

Three quarters of a century later, the promise of solar energy is finally being realized. The price of solar panels has dropped by more than half since 2009, and there are now more jobs in solar in this country than there are in oil and gas extraction or coal mining.

To allow Montana’s solar industry to continue growing toward its enormous potential, we need the right policies in place.

That’s why I was so glad to see the energy plan recently released by Gov. Bullock.

Here in Montana, rooftop solar is growing at a rate of 30 percent per year, and largescale solar projects are also beginning to be developed. Within the last year, three Montana electric cooperatives have installed community solar projects, allowing co-op members to buy into a larger solar array built by the co-op. Solar developers have signed contracts to build six large-scale solar arrays in Montana and dozens more similar projects have been proposed.

As the owner of a solar business near Red Lodge for the past 22 years, I’ve witnessed the growth of Montana’s solar industry firsthand. In addition to creating jobs and boosting our economy, solar is a valuable energy resource. It produces at times of high demand for electricity, when energy is especially valuable, and it helps to diversify our energy portfolio and make the grid more resilient.

Despite its recent growth, today solar accounts for just 0.1 percent of Montana’s instate electricity use. But its potential is huge.

A recent study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that rooftop solar in Montana could meet 28 percent of Montana’s electricity needs.

The governor’s plan addresses our state’s shifting energy landscape and lays out a variety of strategies to advance clean energy. When it comes to solar, the plan includes a goal of doubling solar development in the state by 2025. I am confident that we will meet that goal well ahead of schedule, thanks in part to some of the strategies outlined in the plan.

For example, net metering is Montana’s foundational solar policy and has made rooftop solar development possible in the state. The governor’s plan opposes efforts to weaken the net metering law, ensuring that rooftop solar be allowed to continue growing.

It’s also great to see the state government leading by example on solar. The plan

calls for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to evaluate the potential of solar on its own building in Helena, as well as other state-owned buildings and facilities around Montana.

As the governor’s plan points out, “Over the coming decades, the energy landscape will dramatically change.” Coal has been an important part of Montana’s economy for a long time, but as buyers of Montana electricity increasingly demand cleaner energy sources, there’s no question that our energy sector is in flux. Change can be disorienting, but with change comes opportunity. The people of Montana have always been known for their resourcefulness and adaptability. By seizing the clean energy opportunities before us, we can come through this transition stronger and more prosperous than ever.

Thank you, Gov. Bullock, for an energy plan that embraces Montana’s clean energy potential.

Henry Dykema Montana Renewable Energy Association Red Lodge

Destroyed trust The U.S. Forest Service continues to ignore public input and destroy trust as it did last year with proposed logging in the Rattlesnake Recreation Area. At a meeting last

“The U.S. Forest Service continues to ignore public input and destroy trust” week, the Bitterroot National Forest made it clear that before releasing the final decision, they had already lined up workers to complete logging that threatens the integrity of a popular trail near Hamilton. The trees have also been marked and geotechnical work for a new road bridge has been completed prior to the final decision.

In planning the Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management project, the USFS has disregarded numerous public comments, discounted possible compromises, and dismissed almost all 17 objections filed. At the center of the controversy is the proposal to commercially log more than 2 square miles of mature ponderosa forest, build 7.6 miles of new logging roads and run log trucks on quiet residential roads. Much of this work will occur around the Coyote Coulee trail, a popular 9-mile loop in a pristine, unroaded area that was acquired by the USFS in the 1970s for big game winter range. The trail was built

and has been maintained by the Backcountry Horsemen in true collaboration between the Backcountry Horsemen and the Bitterroot NF. Recently, Darby students have also participated in its maintenance. With this history of cooperation, it’s astounding that the USFS is now ignoring public concerns, including a request for a buffer around the trail. And this project will cost taxpayers almost $1 million.

If it is truly necessary to make this forest “more resilient,” the work could be accomplished with less impact in sensitive areas like Coyote Coulee by keeping new roads out and using noncommercial hand thinning.

Considering public input by implementing compromises to keep this area pristine would certainly help the USFS win back the trust of the American people.

Jeff Lonn and Michele Dieterich Hamilton

Follow directions This year I had the opportunity to participate in the processing of mail-in ballots for Missoula County in the 2016 primary elections. I was one of 42 people selected to remove ballots from the blue, secret envelopes and unfold them so they could be fed to the vote-counting machines.

I was impressed with the percentage of ballots returned this year as compared to previous years. I’m sure people who mail in their ballots really want to have a voice in government, so I was disappointed in how many of the ballots had to be rejected because people could not follow simple directions.

According to ballot instructions prescribed by the secretary of state’s office, “in an open primary, the voter is provided all eligible party ballots, BUT MAY SELECT ONLY ONE.” In addition, the Missoula Elections Administration added a supplementary, very detailed set of instructions on the back of the prescribed instructions to help reduce the number of rejected ballots as it is a theme of every primary.

More than a few people put two voted ballots in one blue envelope. When this happens, both ballots are rejected and none of the votes on those ballots make it into the count.

I believe everyone who wants to vote should have their vote count, but that can only happen if the rules are followed.

Please take the time to read the rules on your mail-in ballots for the general election in November and perform the steps oneby-one (including putting only one ballot in a blue envelope) so that your vote can be counted. Frequently in local elections only a few votes make the difference between winners and losers.

C. Burt Caldwell Missoula

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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by Joe Weston

Wednesday, June 22 Missoula resident David Thatcher, one of the last surviving members of the legendary WWII Doolittle Raid, dies at 94. He served as the engineer on The Ruptured Duck and earned a Silver Star for saving his crewmates after the plane crashed on a Chinese shore.

Thursday, June 23 Jakers Bar and Grill officially reopens its remodeled space after a February kitchen fire shut down operations. Restaurant managers used an insurance policy to pay each of their 60 employees their typical wages during the closure.

Friday, June 24 A black bear makes the rounds through parking lots on North Reserve Street. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say the last anyone saw of the bear, it was heading west down Mullan Road.

Saturday, June 25 The Bike Doctor hosts a special “puppet rock opera” put on by the Bat Honey puppeteer duo. The show includes handmade puppets performing odes to topics such as the visible light spectrum and bacon. #KeepMissoulaWeird.

Sunday, June 26 Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and Republican challenger Greg Gianforte face off in their first debate, broadcast at 9:30 a.m. Both candidates mainly stick to key talking points.

Monday, June 27 Missoula City Council hosts a lengthy public discussion on the Missoula Mercantile proposal. The council will conduct another public hearing on July 11, though there’s no current deadline for a vote.

Tuesday, June 28 The Five Valley Kennel Club wraps up its 61st dog show at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Winners include a Bernese mountain dog named Kaibab’s Incandescently Bright, aka Sparkle.

A helicopter working the Observation Fire, located 10 miles south of Hamilton, refills its bucket in Lake Como Saturday evening. The fire, which started Friday after a lightning strike, has grown to more than 300 acres and is being fought by 117 personnel.

Justice of the peace

Meet Landee Holloway On a cool afternoon, parole officer Landee Holloway pulls on her raincoat while walking toward the University of Montana’s Campus Rec center, where she’s about to pick up her 7-year-old son from his day camp. As she walks, she explains that after 20 years in corrections, she still maintains a sense of optimism.

“I think the people in Missoula are great.

Everybody’s friendly,” she says. “I’m approached oftentimes by people I supervised on the street.

They say hello. There’s been great stories over the years.”

After two decades working as a Department of Corrections probation and parole officer for Missoula County, Holloway, 45, says she wants to bring that sense of optimism—while holding people accountable—to her next career. In mid-July,

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she’ll begin serving as the county’s interim justice of the peace. The Missoula Board of County Commissioners selected her on June 22 from among six other candidates to fill outgoing Judge Karen Orzech’s seat.

Holloway says she brings an understanding of how the justice system can help—and hurt—someone convicted of a crime. She’d like to see people paired with services for mental health and addiction, when necessary.

“We know incarceration just doesn’t change people,” Holloway says. “It’s a tool, but there are so many other tools and resources out there that have impacts.”

It’s fairly unusual for a parole officer to become a judge, according to Department of Corrections Director Mike Batista. “But the more I think about it, I think it really is a great fit, given the work that people in corrections do,” Batista says. He asked Holloway to lead statewide efforts on im-

proving resources for former inmates returning to society, appointing her to lead the state Office of Offender Reentry team in 2014.

Holloway has also been a driving force for the Missoula nonprofit Partners for Reintegration, which she co-chairs. PFR works to help former inmates find work and housing.

“You always kind of know where you stand with Landee, which is a real gift,” says Jana Staton, co-chair of PFR. Staton met Holloway in 2013, when PFR had just been founded by the Missoula Interfaith Collaborative. Staton says Holloway called the group and asked how she could help.

“Without her energy and her vision for making Missoula more welcoming, we would’ve floundered and we wouldn’t have had the vision,” Staton says.

Staton remembers Holloway being late for a meeting one day because one of her parolees

[news] needed a ride home from a doctor’s appointment.

“She said, ‘One of my guys had a procedure this morning, he doesn’t have anyone to drive him back to his apartment, so I’ve got to go get him,’” Staton recalls. “That’s the backing they get from her if they’re doing their damnedest.”

Holloway will appear on the November ballot seeking to be elected as justice of the peace. If chosen, she’ll serve out the remainder of Orzech’s term through 2018.

Kate Whittle

Discrimination

Labor council settles claim A Missoula woman has settled a discrimination claim against the Missoula Area Central Labor Council, whom she worked for in 2015. On June 27, the state Department of Labor’s Office of Administrative Hearings awarded Debby Florence an undisclosed amount of damages for what she says was a hostile work environment.

In 2014, Florence began volunteering for the MACLC for her practicum while seeking a master’s in social work from the University of Montana. During that time, she launched the Work Through My Lens photography project depicting low-wage workers’ lives. In early 2015, she says the MACLC hired her as a lead political organizer.

Florence’s attorney, Ellie Hill Smith, says during Florence’s brief period of employment she was subject to a hostile work environment created by her boss, Mark Anderlik, the president of MACLC. Human Rights Bureau records show Florence filed her case against the MACLC on Aug. 20, 2015. The MACLC rejected the Independent’s request to review the investigation file, according to Department of Labor attorney Timothy Little, who served as a liaison.

Florence declines to go into further detail about the case, but she says she’s glad that the complaint was resolved.

“I’m just glad that people responded and the right thing was done,” she says.

Hill Smith is also serving as the current representative for House District 94. Hill Smith says it was an unusual situation, given that she’s been endorsed by the MACLC in her capacity as a legislator.

“So it’s all the inside baseball of Democratic politics,” Hill Smith says. “And they were wrong ... We’ve got to hold our own accountable.”

She adds that the process to settle Florence’s complaint was held up because Anderlik hadn’t informed the MACLC board of directors about it and tried to serve as his own legal representation. According to Hill, the first settlement hearing in May ended when the judge realized Anderlik didn’t have the authority to represent the MACLC. The June 27 hearing took place after the MACLC hired Elizabeth O’Halloran to represent it.

The MACLC and its attorney didn’t return requests for comment.

MACLC’s mission, according to its website, is to “organize in the community to promote social justice for all working people.”

Kate Whittle

Garage sale

50-mile finds More than 150 yard sales took place throughout the Bitterroot Valley on June 24 and 25, from Lolo to Darby, as part of the second annual “50-mile Garage Sale.” The following are scenes from three locations on Saturday morning.

Highway 93, mile marker 64, 11 a.m.: The Codmans’ driveway protrudes into a thick grove just south of Stevensville. Highway travelers can’t see the house or the folding tables arranged out front, but an orange yard sign (the event’s official color) is enough for passersby to hit the brakes and turn into the forest.

Christa Wortman is one of those who turn, having just purchased some antique cannonballs and strands of 30-year-old barbed wire at nearby sales.

“I just go until I see what I can’t live without,” she says.

Wortman scans the tables, deciding she doesn’t need a lady liberty figurine adorned with angel wings or one of 350 vintage hats priced at 50 cents each. But what Wortman can’t live without, she decides, is a plush dome designed to look like a cartoonish man’s face, with entry points poked through the mouth and ears.

It’s technically a children’s game called “What’s in Ned’s Head,” though the answer to the question is about to change.

BY THE NUMBERS Percent increase in property taxes included in Missoula Mayor John Engen’s proposed 2017 city budget. Proportionally, the hike is nearly identical to the one the mayor proposed last year.

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“I have a pet squirrel,” Wortman says.

Mile marker 66, 11:20 a.m.: Betty Landwehr has just set up her wares in a field by her house, though the sale officially ends in five hours. High winds on Friday scared off shoppers and blew over merchandise throughout the valley, she explains, but luckily the weather is better today. Better still for shoppers: no one has picked over the “junk” Landwehr has owned for “1,000 years,” like the caribou purse she says was handmade in the Yukon. The purse is crafted from fur and leather in the shape of a large orb. Hooves stick out in four different places.

It has a cinch top. Landwehr figures she’s had the souvenir for 50 years and claims she once used it in public. She’s asking for $100.

Just off mile marker 67, 11:45 a.m.: Traffic is slow at River Park Storage, where a half-dozen private vendors are selling from inside storage units.

“I’m easy to talk to,” Diane Bailey assures customers who make their way to her corner. Bailey has turned to second-hand sales after retiring a few years ago, buying a smartphone for the first time so she can post items to Craigslist. This summer she rented a unit for one month, hoping to sell whatever she can. She’s surprised by how she can make “legitimate work”—and a hobby—of downsizing her possessions.

Across the road, her old blue pickup is parked at Super 1 Foods. It’s for sale, too.

She touts its powerful engine, saying she actually turned down a prospective buyer with kids because she doesn’t see it as a family rig. Bailey jokes that “the dream” would be for someone to buy the truck, then load up the bed with the rest of her stuff.

But then, of course, she’d have nothing left to sell.

Derek Brouwer

ETC. When Colorado, Washington and Oregon launched efforts to legalize recreational marijuana, a few newspapers in those states hired reporters to focus exclusively on the “pot beat.” The move wasn’t aimed at traditional drug crime stories, but rather coverage of a burgeoning industry with tangible economic and political ramifications. The Indy may have to follow their lead with all the recent developments surrounding Montana’s muddled marijuana laws.

First, on June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal by the Montana Cannabis Industry Association that aimed to overturn measures passed by state lawmakers five years ago that essentially gutted Montana’s medical marijuana program. The petition’s failure means those provisions are still on track to take effect Aug. 31, as ordered by the Montana Supreme Court this April.

But MTCIA spokeswoman Kate Cholewa says her organization hasn’t exhausted all options.

MTCIA filed a stay request with District Judge James Reynolds in Helena that Cholewa hopes will succeed in curtailing the Supreme Court’s ruling until Election Day. Why Election Day? Because that’s when Cholewa expects Montana voters to pass Initiative 182, which would amend and strengthen the state’s marijuana act.

MTCIA feels confident about I-182’s chances of making the ballot after collecting roughly 40,000 signatures in support of the initiative—far more than the 24,175 needed to qualify. According to the Montana Secretary of State’s office, 8,088 of them have been verified to date.

That’s an impressive number, but it trails a different initiative that could further complicate things.

I-176, which currently has 13,855 verified signatures, seeks to repeal the state’s medical marijuana act by declaring all federally scheduled drugs illegal inside Montana borders. The active status of both these initiatives has raised a question state officials don’t quite have an answer to: What happens if both succeed?

“It is kind of uncharted territory for us,” says John Barnes, spokesman for Montana Attorney General Tim Fox. “There’s no mechanism we know of for how to begin to address this.”

Barnes’ best guess is it would fall to the Montana Legislature or the courts to sort things out, an assessment echoed by the secretary of state’s office. Barnes says his gut tells him “it’s not going to happen,” but it’s another scenario the medical marijuana community—and any future pot reporters in the state—might have to anticipate.

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Parting the waters Emotions spill over at Flathead Joint Board of Control meetings

by Andrew Graham

Board Chairman Boone Cole acknowlCommissioner Richard Erb took a beat- reflecting the current split among commising at the Tuesday, June 14, meeting of the sioners. Paul Guenzler, also of the Flathead edges communication between the board and BIA is not as open as he would like. He Flathead Joint Board of Control, which rep- District, joined Erb in dissent. resents irrigators on the Flathead Indian “The 9-2 current majority on the joint maintains, however, that he and the other Reservation. He was outvoted twice and had board does not reflect the views of irrigators commissioners who remain opposed to the compact and voted to cancel the April electo appeal to the board chairman for civility broadly on the compact,” Erb says. after one of his motions was loudly derided Such deep division on the board has tion are simply following their responsibilias “stupid” by another commissioner. curtailed recent meetings, turning routine ties as citizens.

“The joint board has maintained As a sitting board member from the agenda items into heated bouts of accusaFlathead Irrigation District, Erb is one of tions. The arguments are also beginning to throughout this process that we are willing and want to talk to the parties involved and five commissioners from the largest of the affect the board’s routine business. three districts that make up the board. He’s For instance, the June 14 agenda in- want to come to an agreeable resolution,” also part of a group of would-be reformers cluded discussion of an increase in irrigator Cole says.

In 2013, the board disbanded for more from the Flathead District who support the fees imposed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

CSKT water compact. That puts him But BIA project manager Peter Plant wasn’t than a year because of infighting about a presquarely in the minority on the board.

The Flathead Joint Board of Control went to court in 2015 to challenge the constitutionality of the compact, a water rights settlement negotiated over the last decade between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the state and the federal government. Irrigators in opposition say the compact is an incursion on their water rights and fear photo by Andrew Graham they’ll be underrepresented and receive less Richard Erb, left, and Flathead Joint Board of Control Chairman Boone Cole at a June 14 water if it passes. meeting. The two commissioners are on either side of a contentious debate over the CSKT The board has also water compact and the board’s future makeup. challenged the validity of an April election that would unseat two of its present to take questions on the matter, leav- vious version of the compact. Whether the current members and replace them with ing commissioners to gripe about the BIA’s Flathead District will be able to shift this Janette Rosman and David Lake, pro-compact lack of transparency and complain about board’s direction remains to be seen. Even if representatives from Erb’s district. The elec- paying more money to what they see as a Rosman and Lake were seated, the commissioners in favor of the compact would still be tion was canceled by the board, who cited ir- bloated bureaucracy. regularities in ballot distribution, while votes “He did come yesterday to the Flathead a minority. Erb maintains recent election rewere still being counted. Erb’s so-called “stu- District meeting,” Erb announced, which led sults, once upheld, at least show a promising step in the right direction. pid” motion called for the board to stop pay- to gasps from the audience.

“Two years ago Paul was elected by a siging legal fees in that case and hold the Erb went on to explain the needs behind contested commissioners’ salaries until the the fee increase that Plant had given the day nificant margin,” he says. “One year ago I was situation was resolved. He argues irrigators before. He then suggested one possible rea- elected by a significant margin. And this year in the largest district no longer want funding son for Plant’s absence in front of the board. two people were elected by a significant marto go toward litigation they don’t agree with “We’re in a legal adversarial relationship gin. The trend is very clear.” and to commissioners they didn’t elect. with the BIA,” Erb said, “and that’s a problem editor@missoulanews.com The motion was voted down, 9-2, for most working relationships.”

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Under a new roof County official worried as city takes reins on housing

by Derek Brouwer

Looking to address the city’s worsening affordable housing problem, Missoula Mayor John Engen announced plans this month to create a city housing office whose director will craft policy and work with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency to fund new projects.

The model, he says, will allow city government to better shape housing development without raising taxes.

“Easy, right?” Cindy Wulfekuhle, director of the county’s Department of Grants and Community Programs, wrote in an email to city leaders shortly after Engen’s announcement. “It is easy when you have no problem saying, ‘to hell with the staff who have done nothing but an exceptional job for the City.’”

Wulfekuhle describes Engen’s initiative as a “slap in the face” that undercuts a longstanding collaboration between local governments she says is the envy of other communities. And she cautions that its ripple effects could extend beyond housing, affecting programs from Meals on Wheels to the YWCA’s emergency shelter.

For years, Wulfekuhle’s department has overseen the cluster of federal grants used to subsidize local housing developments. Much of the money belongs to the city and is awarded to projects inside city limits, but Wulfekuhle says having a joint office to administer the programs allowed officials to assemble the creative funding packages needed to make many projects work.

In taking the reins, Engen plans to pull the city’s roughly $350,000 contribution from the joint grants department and instead put newly named housing director Eran Fowler Pehan, currently of the Poverello Center, in charge of administering the money.

Engen says the change gives the city more control over how those public dollars are put to use, in contrast to the current approach he sees as being driven more by grant applicants than city priorities.

“Unless we have a plan and some policy and some leverage, we’re just going to continue to respond to people asking us for money,” Engen says. “I’m not criticizing that we do that—well, actually, I am criticizing that we do that, because I think we can do it better and differently, and with more impact.”

He points to the redevelopment under-

way in the Old Sawmill District as both a missed opportunity and an example of how the new model might work. In that case, the MRA purchased the land, then sold it at a reduced price to local nonprofit Homeword Inc. to build 27 units of low- to moderate-income housing as part of a broader $250 million development. Engen praises the neighborhood revival, but says with a clearer vision in place the city could have steered redevelopment to align more closely with Missoula’s housing needs.

As the city sharpens its focus on housing, Wulfekuhle says area nonprofits could take a hit. The county typically earmarks a portion of federal housing funds each year for “human services”—around $78,000 this year

the “human services” component was mandated by the federal grant.

“I didn’t feel it was going to affect us, but now you’ve got me worried,” says Missoula Aging Services CEO Susan Kohler, whose program receives $12,000 to support Meals on Wheels.

Wulfekuhle’s concerns, meanwhile, come as a parting note: She announced her retirement this spring after 40 years with the county, frustrated by the mayor’s anticipated change. The grants department will lose funding to four-and-a-half positions, which Wulfekuhle says are divided between county and city projects. The office is using a blend of retirements and voluntary reductions to avoid layoffs, in

photo by Derek Brouwer

Missoula Mayor John Engen points to Sweetgrass Commons, a 27-unit, lowincome rental complex in the Old Sawmill District, as a case study in tackling the city’s affordable housing woes.

in the form of small grants to support rental assistance, home food delivery and community gardening programs—but the city may decide to redirect the funds in future years.

Engen confirms the city is likely to at least reexamine how the money is spent.

“At some point we need to understand whether we are contributing enough to those programs to make a difference or whether it’s a token or how meaningful it is,” Engen says.

Directors of two grant recipients contacted by the Indy, Homeword and Missoula Aging Services, were under the impression

addition to asking county commissioners for around $20,000 to backfill.

But Commissioners Nicole Rowley and Jean Curtiss see Engen’s decision to split grants offices as an opportunity to actually strengthen the two governments’ relationship by allowing each to focus more directly on its own priorities.

“I think the biggest challenge is, if there are projects where the city and county can work together,” Curtiss says, “we just want to make sure it’s coordinated.” dbrouwer@missoulanews.com

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[opinion]

No argument here Grading the first gubernatorial debate between Bullock, Gianforte

by Dan Brooks

I watched the whole debate between Gov. Steve Bullock and Republican challenger Greg Gianforte, and I would generously describe it as a restrained affair.

Maybe the national debates spoiled me.

Although one candidate in Sunday’s debate was a billionaire, at least, no one promised mass deportations or appealed to that old saw about the size of a man’s hands. From an entertainment standpoint, it was frankly a disaster.

It was no cavalcade of diverging ideas, either. Although Bullock and Gianforte are now bitter enemies, locked in a political combat as old as representative democracy itself, they found agreement on several points. Both candidates favor jobs. They both want to revitalize the state’s energy industry while protecting the environment. They’re both content with Medicaid expansion and neither expressed interest in raising the minimum wage.

For the first half-hour, the only issue on which the two candidates seemed to disagree sharply was Gianforte’s 2009 lawsuit against the Fish, Wildlife and Parks department. Bullock said the billionaire was trying to “extinguish” public river access by closing the easement on his property, while Gianforte characterized the whole thing as a misunderstanding stemming from FWP’s “culture of enforcement.”

Although both candidates spoke competently, neither was charismatic in these exchanges. Bullock had the habit of leaning back and looking down into the camera as he spoke, giving him the appearance of a villain in Road House.

He also used the word “extinguish” more than most speakers generally do.

Gianforte, for his part, muddled the line between prepared and rehearsed, swinging from ad libs into talking points with the relief of a monkey that has caught the next vine.

Lincoln versus Douglas it wasn’t. After about a half-hour, though, the prospect of real debate emerged, when the candidates were asked a question on gun control.

Here we go, I thought: a chance to stake out territory on one of the most divisive

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issues in American politics.

How would the Democrat take up his party’s increasingly vocal calls for laws restricting firearms? By ignoring them, it turns out: Bullock began by emphasizing his commitment to the Second Amendment and his role in Heller v. District of Columbia, a Supreme Court case that affirmed the right to own handguns for selfdefense. “Ultimately, I will protect all Montanans’ rights with the firearms,” he said, “but I’m not going to extinguish common sense.”

“Bullock had the habit of leaning back and looking down into the camera as he spoke, giving him the appearance of a villain in Road House.”

“This is another area of clear distinction,” Gianforte responded. I still can’t decide if he was joking, but he went on to tout his own commitment to the Second Amendment, contrasting his own “A” rating from the NRA with Bullock’s “C” and criticizing the governor’s veto of a bill that would have allowed Montanans to carry concealed weapons without permits. The clear distinction, it turned out, was between the candidate who thinks we don’t need to exercise any more control over guns and the one who thinks we exercise too much already. Then Gianforte let fly with this scorcher: “I understand that [Bullock] is work-

ing hard to fight for his jobs. But unfortunately, as I’ve been over the Golden Sunlight Mine or up in Columbia Falls or out in Colstrip, it might be better if we had a governor fighting for those jobs.”

Probably that was not the exact wording they worked out in practice, but here’s an edit the Gianforte campaign can have for free: “Gov. Bullock is in Helena fighting for his job, but I’m out here fighting for yours.” I couldn’t charge for that one in good conscience, since it is not really true—at least not last Sunday.

Neither candidate seemed to be fighting for much of anything in their first debate. Each expressed his commitment to jobs and plenty of ’em, at good wages, but neither identified specific policies to make that happen. Gianforte seems committed to the theory—now a conservative article of faith—that lower taxes and deregulation will spur job growth. And Bullock seems committed to the theory that he will be governor again soon, as long as he doesn’t screw up.

If I had to agree with one of those ideas, I guess I’d pick Bullock’s. But neither of them seems likely to address this state’s problems, including a chronically depressed job market and a Republican caucus that killed the last infrastructure bill just to assert itself. Watching these two B-minus public speakers tepidly disagree about which of them had the best, detail-free plan to achieve their identical goals, I kept hoping an argument would break out.

That probably means Bullock won.

Donald Trump is likely to dampen Republican turnout enough to get the incumbent reelected, if nothing happens between now and November. But it would be a shame if nothing did. The voters of Montana deserve a more spirited election than this. I would like to see one of our candidates for governor distinguish himself, if only to feel better about having to choose.

Dan Brooks writes about people, politics, culture and Road House villains at combatblog.net.

[opinion]

Dark reality Stronger action must be taken against anti-government militias

by Raúl M. Grijalva and Bennie Thompson

As we saw during the Bundy Ranch standoff in 2014 and earlier this year at a wildlife refuge in Oregon, violent extremism is not limited to war-torn countries thousands of miles away from the United States. Armed militias have expanded in size and sophistication and now present a threat to public safety and national security.

These homegrown militias threaten our public lands, the American people who want to enjoy them and the public servants who manage them. Although much of the news coverage of those incidents painted a sanitized picture of people who just “want their land back,” a June 15 congressional forum on these groups made it clear that the reality is much darker.

The consequences of their anti-government activism—much of which stems from their hatred of President Barack Obama—go much deeper than a few newspaper headlines. Some of the men and women involved in the Nevada and Oregon standoffs have openly called for the death of federal land management officials, and they continue to harass them—largely without punishment— simply for doing their jobs.

These extremists encourage each other by publicizing pictures of the faces of federal officials, along with their vehicles’ license plates. At our congressional forum, Tim Blount, the executive director of Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, described how he needed a police escort just to move safely around his home community in Oregon.

As David Jenkins, president of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, pointed out in his testimony, creating this climate of fear and ignoring democratically established laws can never be considered patriotic.

“This is why it is so important that extremism and violence on our public lands be unequivocally rejected by Republicans and Democrats alike, and that addressing this growing problem be a bipartisan endeavor,” he told us. He is absolutely correct.

The threat these groups pose deserves a full congressional hearing with Republican lawmakers in attendance. As the top Democrats on the Natural Resources and Homeland Security committees, we have asked for such a hearing. The Republican majority has ignored our request and consistently refuses to take this issue seriously.

Instead, as we heard at our forum, some Republican lawmakers employ the

“For perhaps the first time ever, 32 former federal employees recently signed a letter urging Congress to act against the threat of the self-described ‘patriot movement.’” same anti-government rhetoric that fuels these radicals. Chairman Rob Bishop, RUtah, has co-sponsored a bill by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, to remove federal law enforcement authority from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, turning those functions over to local police and county sheriffs who lack the relevant training.

Anti-government extremists didn’t always direct their ire at public-lands agencies. That changed, in part, because a group of Western congressmen, state legislators and county sheriffs built their ca-

reers by advocating the transfer of millions of acres of federal land to states or counties, even though no state or county had ever owned the land in question or could afford to manage it now.

In the guise of giving land “back,” these lawmakers—and the extremists who now use this campaign as a rallying cry— have undermined the very idea of public lands as a shared and cherished resource.

Anyone who has visited a national monument lately need only imagine it replaced by a mine or strip mall or blocked off by “no trespassing” signs to understand what this campaign truly represents.

Our public lands and the people who protect them enjoy enormous public support. Garett Reppenhagen of the Vet Voice Foundation spoke movingly at our forum about how access to our national forests helped him recover psychologically after his multiple tours of duty overseas and described what it would mean to him and other veterans to lose that access. And for perhaps the first time ever, 32 former federal employees—including former heads of the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management—recently signed a letter urging Congress to act against the threat of the self-described “patriot movement.”

Congress and the American public cannot afford to turn a blind eye to ISIS or other foreign terrorists that mean us harm. But it’s high time we acknowledged that our nation’s own homegrown terrorists also threaten public safety. Tolerating them or, even worse, encouraging them as part of a campaign to hand our public lands over to the private sector, is a dangerous and shortsighted strategy.

The writers are contributors to Writers on the Range, an opinion service of High Country News (hcn.org ). Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., is the ranking member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Rep. Bennie Thompson, DMiss., is the ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

EPA Five-Year Review Planned for the Milltown Reservoir/ Clark Fork River Superfund Site The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting the second Five-Year Review of remedial actions performed under the Superfund program at the Milltown Reservoir/ Clark Fork River Superfund site in Butte, Montana. The purpose of the Five-Year Review is to make sure the selected cleanup actions remain protective of human health and the environment. The Five-Year Review is scheduled for completion by September 2016. The Site consists of three operable units. Operable unit 1 was focused on providing a safe water supply to Milltown area residents through establishment of a public water supply system for the town of Milltown.

The Milltown Reservoir Sediments operable unit (MRSOU) is operable unit 2 and includes approximately 540 acres in the Clark Fork River and Blackfoot River floodplain. MRSOU consists of the area encompassed by the former Milltown Dam and Reservoir and the area where arsenic contamination exists in groundwater. The Clark Fork River Operable Unit consists of approximately 120 river miles of the Clark Fork River and extends from the confluence of the old Silver Bow Creek channel with the reconstructed lower Mill-Willow bypass, near Anaconda, to the maximum former Milltown Reservoir pool elevation east of Missoula. The Milltown Reservoir/ Clark Fork River site is one of four contamination areas, jointly known as the Clark Fork Basin Sites. More information is available at the site’s information repository and on EPA’s website: EPA Superfund Records Center Montana Office 10 West 15th Street, Suite 3200 Helena, MT 59626 (406) 457-5046 (866) 457-2690 (toll free) http://www2.epa.gov/region8/milltown-reservoir-sediments-clark-fork-river EPA invites community participation in the Five-Year Review process: Community members are encouraged to contact EPA staff with any information that may help the Agency make its determination regarding the protectiveness and effectiveness of the remedies at the site. EPA Region 8 Sara Sparks Remedial Project Manager Phone: (406) 782-7415 Email: sparks.sara@epa.gov

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[offbeat]

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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT! – Basking in its “record high” in venture-capital funding, the Chinese Jiedaibao website put its business model into practice recently; facilitating offers of “jumbo” personal loans (two to five times the normal limit) to female students who submit nude photos. The student agrees that if the loan is not repaid on time (at exorbitant interest rates), the lender can release the photos online. The business has been heavily criticized, but the company’s headquarters said the privately negotiated contracts are beyond its control.

AWESOME! – For the last 17 months, Stan Larkin, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has gone about his business (even playing pickup basketball) without a functional heart in his body–carrying around in a backpack the “organ” that pumps his blood. Larkin, 25, was born with a dangerous heart arrhythmia and was kept alive for a while with a defibrillator and then by hooking him up to a washing machine-sized heart pump, leaving him barely mobile – but then came the miraculous SynCardia Freedom Total Artificial Heart, weighing 13 pounds and improving Larkin’s quality of life as he endured the almost interminable wait for a heart transplant (which he finally received in May). (An average of 22 people a day die awaiting organ transplants in the U.S.) PERSPECTIVE – News updates from Kim Jong Un’s North Korea: In March, a South Korean ecology organization reported that the traditional winter migration of vultures from China was, unusually, skipping over North Korea, headed directly for the South–apparently because of the paucity of animal corpses (according to reports, a major food source for millions of North Koreans). And in June, the Global Nutrition Report, which criticized the U.S. and 13 other countries for alarming obesity rates, praised North Korea for its “progress” in having fewer adults with “body mass index” over 30.

RECURRING THEMES – The super-painful “Ilizarov procedure” enables petite women to make themselves taller. (A surgeon breaks bones in the shins or thighs, then adjusts special leg braces four times daily that pull the bones slightly apart, waiting for them to–slowly–grow back and fuse together, usually taking at least six months. As News of the Weird reported in 2002, a 5foot-tall woman, aiming for 5 foot, 4 inches, gushed about “a better job, a better boyfriend ... a better husband. It’s a long-term investment.” Now, India’s “medical tourism” industry offers Ilizarovs cut-rate–but according to a May dispatch in The Guardian, they’re unregulated and, so far, not even taught in India’s medical schools. Leading practitioner Dr. Amar Sarin of Delhi (who claims “hundreds” of successes) admits there’s a “madness” to patients’ dissatisfactions with the way they look.

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS – (1) Damian Shaw, 43, was sentenced in England’s Chester Crown Court in June after an April raid revealed he had established a “sophisticated” cannabis-growing operation (160 plants) in a building about 50 yards from the front door of the Cheshire Police headquarters. (2) Northern Ireland’s Belfast Telegraph reported in April that a man was hospitalized after throwing bricks at the front windows of a PIPS office (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm). As has happened to a few others in News of the Weird’s reporting, he was injured by brick-bounceback, off the shatterproof glass.

NO LONGER WEIRD – Once again, this time around midnight in Redford Township, Michigan, in June, police surrounded a suspect’s home and shut down the neighborhood for the next 11 hours. They fired tear gas canisters through windows and used a robot to scope out the inside – and ultimately found that the house had been empty the whole time. The domestic violence suspect is still at large.

Thanks this time to Stan Kaplan and Gerald Sacks, and to the News of the Weird Board of Editorial Advisors

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photo courtesy of the National Park Service

Last July, a Yellowstone National Park visitor cruising the Grand Loop spotted a large grizzly plodding along the shoulder of the road near the Dunraven trailhead. The bear sported a radio collar around his neck, but it was the gnarled ear and large mottled scar on the right side of his face that were most noteworthy. These were the telltale markings of the 25-year-old male known to biologists as No. 211 and to everyone else as Scarface.

The Jackson resident subsequently posted a string of pictures of the sighting to the online public forum at Yellowstone.net, as well as an account of the “courteous pedestrian” behavior Scarface exhibited before wandering back into the woods. The photos joined a decades-rich body of images of this particular

bear, whose celebrity status could arguably have given Smokey a run for his money.

Scarface was in many regards the ambassador for Yellowstone grizzlies among the public, an American counterpart in fame to Africa’s Cecil the lion. Over his lengthy lifetime—close to the estimated 30-year maximum for his species—Scarface made regular appearances along park roads and nearby fields, occasionally passing between cars as tourists leaned out windows for a better look. He turned up in researchers’ traps 17 times, the first in 1993 near Mount Washburn, and was frequently monitored via radio collar as he roamed from the east side of the Gallatins to the west side of the Absarokas, making him the most studied bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. His life

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was not without incident, of course. Several posters at Yellowstone.net’s forum recounted the story of a panicked family near Lost Lake spraying Scarface with bear spray while he was eating berries. But most days he was a stoic reminder of the grizzlies’ presence in the park, Yellowstone’s “Grand Old Man” as photographer Sandy Sisti put it on her blog.

“How Scarface obtained his many scars will always remain a mystery,” Sisti wrote in spring 2014, “but the fascination with this iconic grizzly will continue throughout his lifetime. As happens each year as spring approaches, bear watchers anxiously await news that Scarface has made it through yet another winter. When evidence of his first sighting is confirmed, it will be acknowledged with a sigh of relief

and with hopes that we will again have the opportunity to see this amazing bear one final time as he makes his way through the wilds of Yellowstone.”

Scarface didn’t make it through the following winter, though. He was shot dead in late November 2015 in the Little Trail Creek drainage north of Gardiner. The public remained in the dark about Scarface’s fate until Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed the elderly bear’s death late this April. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees the protections currently extended to grizzlies under the Endangered Species Act, is currently investigating the incident.

Scarface was just one of 61 bear mortalities around Yellowstone in 2015, but his stardom elevated

the story to the pages of The Washington Post and TIME magazine. Then, on May 12, his death at the hands of an armed human took on a whole new level of significance when FWP released its proposed framework for a grizzly hunting season outside Yellowstone.

Montanans had anticipated such a proposal for months, ever since the revelation that state wildlife officials here and in Idaho and Wyoming were actively discussing public hunts with FWS Director Dan Ashe. It’s fast become the most controversial and talked-about facet of the federal government’s effort to delist Yellowstone grizzlies, and Scarface’s demise gave delisting critics a face for their cause.

“You saw what happened with Cecil,” says Sara Atiqtalik, the national coordinator for a tribal coalition committed to stopping the delisting push, in reference to the famous African lion killed by an American hunter. “Exactly the same thing is going to happen here.”

its borders. As far as Aasheim’s concerned, FWP has proven it can meet that responsibility.

Over the past decade the agency has built an extensive network of partnerships in the Blackfoot Valley aimed at reducing conflicts between humans and grizzlies from the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, and local residents have bought into

framework in May, the announcement stated officials expect Montana’s allocation of huntable bears to be small—“less than 10 in most years and zero in some”— and stressed the regulations were designed to minimize harvest of female bears. Licenses would be awarded by draw and cost $150 for resident hunters and $1,000 for nonresidents. All this, Aasheim says,

recommendation to the FWP Commission and following up with a public comment period.

“We’re a long ways from implementing what’s on paper,” Aasheim says. “It could be the same, it could be changed, but complete public involvement would be a part of the process.”

Those soft assurances have done little to calm the

When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published on March 3 its draft delisting rule for grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Director Ashe couched it as a “historic success for partnership-driven wildlife conservation under the Endangered Species Act.” The rule hardly came as a surprise to those following the issue, but supporters and critics both greeted it as a signal to redouble their efforts and outreach.

The rule also confirmed an assertion made by Ashe in a leaked interagency letter from September 2015, specifically that 600 bears would be the population trigger below which all “discretionary mortality,” or hunting and other humanphoto courtesy of the National Park Service caused deaths, would cease under state management. Conservation This spring, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a draft rule to delist grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with Director Dan Ashe prononprofits like WildEarth Guardians claiming the species’ recovery a “historic success.” While FWS hopes to make a final decision by the end of 2016, state and federal agencies are still working countered the baseline was far too to iron out their respective post-delisting management guidelines. low for a species that last year alone suffered 61 known and probable mortalities—a those efforts. The agency is also taking a was done simply to meet the stipulations handed conservationists and advocates who find the mere thought of grizzly hunts repugnant. If anything, the roughly 6 percent decline given the current estimated proactive approach to building tolerance for griz- down by the Fish and Wildlife Service.

“The farthest thing from our minds when we opposition to hunting seasons is growing, and it’s not population of roughly 700 grizzlies. That the figure zlies in southwestern Montana ahead of delisting, remained unchanged despite these concerns only Aasheim says. Through a joint initiative with several published that for the [FWP] commission to consider just due to the recent death of a famous bear. seemed to solidify beliefs that FWS leaders were in- other government offices and nonprofits, FWP was that we were pushing for a hunt,” he continues. has helped create a part-time staff position in Boze- “We had to have that in place or they wouldn’t even tent on delisting.

On April 28, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks man dedicated entirely to grizzly bear education have considered delisting. There had to be that framehosted a public meeting on grizzly delisting at the work.” spokesman Ron Aasheim, it’s actually the states, not and outreach.

Aasheim adds just because a hunting season is Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bozeman. The event “It’s time,” Aasheim says of delisting. “We’ve done the fed, that have been pushing for the change. suggested “doesn’t in any way mean there’s actually was designed as a formal consultation measure with Aasheim considers delisting both a nod of respect to everything that’s been asked of us. Let’s go.”

But if there’s one aspect of the delisting debate going to be a season.” If or when grizzlies are delisted, tribal governments in the West—a regulatory requirethe ESA and the best way to get a handle on an increasing number of bears. The agency has a respon- Aasheim doesn’t believe FWP was pushing for, it’s any proposed hunting regulations will undergo the ment stipulated by both the FWS Native American Polsibility “by law,” he says, to manage the wildlife within hunting. When the agency released its draft hunting same process as for any other species, starting with a icy and an order issued by Interior Secretary Sally

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Jewell in 2014. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes were there, as were the Northern Cheyenne and Eastern Shoshone. All reiterated the stiff opposition to delisting they had previously outlined in letters to FWS. A second meeting was held May 5 in Rapid City, S.D., and reportedly went unattended by any tribal representatives.

According to Sara Atiqtalik, national coordinator for the Guardians of Our Ancestors’ Legacy Tribal Coalition, or GOAL, these meetings, along with a March 10 conference call, were greeted as an affront by the 39 tribes within GOAL’s coalition. Consultation is “not a meeting in a hotel room,” she says, but a direct government-to-government relationship designed to address each tribal nation’s specific concerns.

“They don’t have to do everything together,” Atiqtalik says of the tribes. “Everybody has different requirements, everybody has different things that they want to do and say. So you don’t just get ‘the tribes’ as a generic group together. You have to actually go to individual tribes.”

Founded in fall 2013 by Don Shoulderblade, a Northern Cheyenne spiritual leader, and his nephew, Rain Bear Stands Last, GOAL has expanded its ranks rapidly. Prior to his death this April, Joe Medicine Crow, a renowned historian and the oldest living member of the Crow Nation, was a firm GOAL advocate. Acclaimed Wyoming author Craig Johnson has supported the cause, as have actors Robert Taylor and Zahn McClarnon, both stars of the acclaimed Netflix

ment and Public Works in May 2015 to announce the decision had been made to pursue delisting. As recently as last fall, several state and federal agencies were still offering the public conflicting projections on when a draft rule could be expected. The March 10 conference call was “a sham,” Bearshield says, and GOAL has since retained legal representation through the firm Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan.

“This isn’t just a matter of consultation,” Bearshield says. “This “There’s a better way to deal with fight is grounded in the religious and spiritual rights, treaty rights, these bears if you think you’re at violations of sovereignty and sasite protection. A raft of fedthe saturation point. There’s plenty cred eral laws, orders and acts exist that of other places that those FWS is in contravention of.”

FWS spokesperson Serena bears could be relocated to and Baker says the agency is continuing to work on setting up formal populations revitalized.” consultations with tribal entities.

Initially FWS had reached out to the four tribes within the Greater Chairman David Bearshield dismisses the correspon- Yellowstone Ecosystem, she adds, but has since exdence sent to tribes by recently retired grizzly bear panded its outreach.

“It’s kind of like each time, we cast the net a little recovery coordinator Chris Servheen as far back as spring 2014 as “stock letters” received by some tribal bit wider,” Baker says. “When we did the proposed leaders and not by others. He says a number of lead- delisting rule, we actually contacted all Native Amerers felt “disrespected” by the federal government’s ac- ican tribes that are federally recognized west of the tions and believe the process has “lacked Mississippi River.”

While consultation may provide the backbone of transparency.” No tribal consultation had taken place, Bearshield continues, when FWS Director Dan Ashe a possible legal challenge, it’s the concept of hunting went before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environ- that has morally outraged those allied with GOAL. series based on Johnson’s works, “Longmire.” Atiqtalik claims the organization also met with the Bernie Sanders campaign and with Bill Clinton this year, and both backed their position against delisting.

GOAL’s efforts stem from a deep-seated cultural and spiritual connection to grizzly bears among tribal members across the West, and consultation with FWS has become a sticking point for the organization.

Atiqtalik says they view the proposed Montana framework as putting the interests of between “zero and 10 white guys with money who like taking out guns and like killing things” over the interests of the seven tribal nations within the state’s borders. If “trophy hunts” are approved, she’s confident the result will be outrage, not just from tribal members but from the public at large.

In the hopes of resolving the debate over grizzly hunting, GOAL this month contacted Gov. Steve Bullock’s office with an alternative: Instead of controlling the population through harvest, the organization proposes reintroducing any over-objective bears onto tribal lands within their natural habitat. Bearshield says the concept came up during a December 2014 meeting of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council and was “inspired by the prospect of cultural, economic and environmental revitalization for tribal communities.” Last July, Chief Charles Weasel Head of Alberta’s Kainai Nation—a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy—wrote in a letter to Jewell that reintroduction could help his region’s dwindling grizzly population, which if current trends continue, he stated, “could be extinct in as little as fifty years.” Atiqtalik adds GOAL pitched the idea to Ashe during a meeting in November 2015 and claims he committed to opening a dialogue on the possibility, though no followup has occurred.

“There’s a better way to deal with these bears if you think you’re at the saturation point,” she continues. “There’s plenty of other places that those bears could be relocated to and populations revitalized.”

The shooting death last fall of famed Yellowstone grizzly Scarface was confirmed just weeks before Montana wildlife officials released details of a state hunting framework for the bears after delisting. Critics pointed to Scarface and the 60 other confirmed or suspected bear mortalities in Yellowstone last year in arguing that talk of hunts—and delisting—is premature. photo courtesy of the National Park Servicexp

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photo courtesy of the National Park Service

As frequent Yellowstone visitors across the West were still mourning the loss of Scarface in mid-May, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission voted to approve the hunting framework put forth by wildlife officials. The proposal kept the embers of the delisting debate burning hot, with many voicing concerns that the roadside behavior which makes bears like Scarface so visible and popular will one day work against them when hunters enter the picture. And as some conservation organizations were quick to point out, dozens of other mortalities occurred last year even without a hunting season.

For groups like the Sierra Club and Defenders of Wildlife, proposals like the hunting framework are symptomatic of a rush toward delisting that has so far failed to offer assurances when it comes to population, habitat protection and connectivity.

Erin Edge with Defenders of Wildlife says her nonprofit would prefer to see the entire process put on pause. There are far too many “missing pieces”

when it comes to documents and management commitments to adequately assess whether the population can continue its track of recovery post-delisting.

“We’re missing state management plans, we’re missing what the Forest Service may or may not do with old amendments,” she continues, “so we don’t really have the ability to know how bears will be protected, nor their habitat, after delisting.”

Even conservation groups that have supported delisting for decades agree that many steps still need to be taken before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can sign a final rule.

The National Wildlife Federation and its state affiliate, the Montana Wildlife Federation, emerged as the federal agency’s staunchest conservation allies during the lead-up to the first delisting rule in 2007; in fact, the latter publicly stated its belief this spring that FWP’s proposed hunting seasons provided satisfactory safeguards for the species. But while Tom France, National Wildlife Federation’s senior director in Missoula, says delisting is “the

right thing under the law,” he acknowledges there’s still more work to be done to build a “solid package for post-delisting.” Those steps will likely take a long time, he says, “a year or years.”

To that end, his organization sent a letter to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks this June asking that the state’s two grizzly bear management plans—one adopted in 2013 for bears in southwest Montana and one adopted in 2006 for bears in western Montana—be combined to reflect Montana’s advantageous position in the world of the grizzly.

“I think it’s important to recognize that Montana is really first among equals there,” France says, citing the presence of four identified grizzly ecosystems in the state. “Because of the geography of bears, Montana occupies a much more important landscape for what happens next with grizzlies.”

FWS’s Baker says several plans will need to be finalized before her agency moves forward with a final rule. The Interagency Grizzly Bear Management Team’s Yellowstone subcommittee intends to “fine-tune” documents, including the service’s con-

servation strategy, she says, and there are nearly 165,000 public comments generated by the draft rule that must be reviewed. However, Baker adds, FWS still hopes to reach a decision on delisting “by the end of the calendar year.”

That aspiration will remain a nonstarter for GOAL. The coalition doesn’t just feel the delisting process has been rushed; it maintains the interests of tribal nations across the U.S. and Canada have been flagrantly ignored. Until those nations see a change, Atiqtalik says, they’ll continue to fight to keep the Yellowstone grizzly protected under the ESA. “What we’re saying and what we’ve been saying all along is they had absolutely no right to go putting out their conservation strategy and their hunting plans without consulting with the tribes,” she adds. “At some point, we’re going to stop them dead in their tracks and they’re going to go, ‘You know what? We screwed up.’” asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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[arts]

Finding perspective Lillian Nelson combines Escher influences and personal turmoil in E3 Convergence’s Reflections

by Erika Fredrickson

Lillian Nelson’s “Purge,” left, and “Stonemilker,” are two of 50 pieces at E3 Convergence Gallery’s group exhibit Reflections.

T

he great Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher inspired mathematicians and fine arts lovers alike. He also influenced youth. So many of the kids I grew up with tacked posters of Michael Jackson and red corvettes to their walls, but the more creative, self-styled philosopher-type kids had bedroom posters of Escher’s perpetual motion machines and continuous flights of stairs. Artist Lillian Nelson was that kind of girl. She was raised in the Swan Valley’s Six-Mile area as a homeschooled, only child who loved writing stories and drawing comics and learning about Escher and other artists. Her enthusiasm for the world of art contrasted starkly with the looming dread she felt about being around other people.

“As a teenager I almost couldn’t go out the front door without feeling like I was going to have a panic attack,” Nelson says.

Nelson is the director and curator for E3 Convergence, a gallery in downtown Missoula that started in 2013 and primarily showcases emerging artists.

The current exhibit, Reflections, features 50 works by 22 artists, including Nelson. Her pieces, “Stonemilker” and “Purge,” hint at the influence of Escher and Salvador Dali in their color palette and fantastical elements. They also incorporate Nelson’s long entrenched social anxiety and, in that way, her work is less focused on form and mathematics (like Escher’s was) than it is on personal emotion.

“They’re inspired by inner turmoil,” Nelson says, and laughs. “Those two [pieces] especially. I’ve been placed on the autistic spectrum but that didn’t happen until I was adult. I always wondered what was wrong with me. I had a hard time with social interactions for long periods of time.”

That’s not an easy thing to gather, by the way.

Nelson comes off as a thoughtful and confident connoisseur of the arts. But you can definitely see the turmoil in her work. In “Stonemilker,” two women made of rock sit facing one another. One of them has water spilling from her ears, mouth and eyes, and black birds seem to be flying either in or out of her mouth. The other woman is frozen still, her eyes closed and her face tipped toward the sky. Tiny monks walk a bridge that spans the chasm between their breasts.

“The two rock women represent the two dual sides of myself: the side that wants to express and the side that can’t,” Nelson says. “The little monks are like my secret thoughts, getting smashed or going off [the edge]. Even the monks and the staircase have a taste of Escher. I almost took it too far.”

In “Purge,” a young girl perches at the top of a stony mountain and large bubbles float above her head. This piece has a stormy aesthetic and seems like the perfect illustration for a Neil Gaiman novel.

It’s a picture of loneliness but it also has the quality

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of a second act—the moment before the heroine finds strength.

“The girl is sending out her creative bubbles but she’s in this almost fetal position, scared,” Nelson says.

E3 Convergence was started by a church of the same name of which Nelson and her family are members. Religion doesn’t play into the gallery, Nelson says, except for their goal to love thy neighbor, toward which they donate most of the proceeds to community charities such as Camp Mak-A-Dream and the Watson Children’s Shelter. It’s a family-friendly atmosphere but the exhibits still explore dark subject matter and edgy ideas. Reflections, a selection juried by the E3 Convergence church members, features some straightforward interpretations of the theme as well as some fairly benign imagery. But there are others that are more delightfully unnerving. Katrina Ruhmland’s “Two Stories: The Rib v. DNA” hints at questions about the intersection of the Bible and science. In Adelaide Every’s “A True Reflection,” the viewer can put their eyes up to a mask and see themselves reflected in a light box as if they are someone else. Elisha Harteis’ pieces “But I Like My Shoes” and “Five More Minutes” garnered the jury award for first place. The two life-size ceramic sculptures of children elicit a wide range of responses.

“I think for the judges it was a weird reaction we all had,” Nelson says. “It was like we reflected our

own idea of childhood onto each piece. I saw the children as being scared and afraid, and somebody else was just like, ‘Oh, they’re so cute.’ [The pieces] really seemed to embody the idea of reflection.”

Nelson, who got her BFA in visual art from the University of Montana in 2007, is more of a reemerging artist. Over the past few years, she’s raised a family and put her art on the back-burner. It was opening the gallery that brought her back to it. At UM, she worked with light boxes but found the medium too expensive. Now she uses acrylic ink, graphite and colored pencil and pen and ink on wood to create her pieces.

The diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum has ended up a positive revelation in that it helped put a name to what she was feeling. It’s also helped her make art that embraces who she is by way of distinct perspective and metamorphosis—just like Escher.

“It was a relief for me,” Nelson says. “It definitely influences my artwork, though I don’t think of it literally all the time. I do feel like I’ve come a long way.”

E3 Convergence presents an encore reception for Reflections First Friday, July 1, from 5 to 8 PM. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[music]

High wire Singer-songwriter Michelle Karcher dives deep A few of Michelle Karcher’s songs would fit nicely on a compilation with 1990s favorites Aimee Mann and Lisa Loeb. The catchy chorus on “High Wire,” the opening track of her new EP, especially evokes the kind of fuzzedup rawk that ended up on soundtracks for movies starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. It’s slightly edgy, like an old-school Liz Phair song, but without the bottomless cup of darkness.

The Missoula singer-songwriter teamed up with local luminaries Travis Yost and John Sporman for the album, and their rhythm section and backup vocals add a certain amount of necessary depth to the instrumen-

tation. Yost’s theremin work is a fantastic addition, especially in album closer “Dive Down,” where it provides an appropriately spooky underwater feel. But it’s Karcher’s lyrics that really add dimension to the five songs. In “Walk Away,” she shows off her ability to write clever country-style turns of phrase like, “Won’t you hit the spin cycle? Please hang me out to dry/ We’ve been building our future: sawdust and lies.” In other instances, like in “Silks and Confessions,” her sing-along choruses have a lovely lyrical mystery: It’s not clear what the song is about until you’ve listened to it multiple times, and even then you’re left with more of a feeling than an answer. (Erika Fredrickson)

Radkey, Dark Black Makeup You’re probably thinking Radkey is just another black garage band composed of teenage brothers. When you learn that Dee, Isaiah and Solomon Radke are all homeschooled together and that they are managed by their father in his hours off from a full-time job at Wal-Mart, the picture seems complete: One more group of punk-rock siblings who don’t drink or attend public school. But you’d be wrong to dismiss them as yet another black punk Hanson or the next homeschooled Oasis. Despite their cookiecutter backstory, Radkey rocks.

The proof is on their full-length debut Dark Black Makeup. In a loungey baritone reminiscent of mid-career Glenn Danzig, Dee bellows over the title

track, a swinging three-chord progression that would cement Radkey’s resemblance to the Misfits, if the Misfits had recorded competently. The songs that follow are aggressive but disciplined, tight but energetic. Radkey plays better than any three teenagers should and, given their unusual biography, probably better than they need to. It is a testament to their craft and the effort they’ve put into developing it that Radkey’s music overshadows their story. Punk rock is alive and well, somehow, at least in certain households in Missouri. (Dan Brooks) Radkey play the Palace Sat., July 2, at 10 PM, along with Sunraiser and Easter Island. $8/$5 advance. 18-plus.

The Jayhawks, Paging Mr. Proust You never forget your first steak. Or, if you’re a vegetarian, your last steak. The bold seasoning, the cut of meat, that savory knockout punch to your tastebuds—you’re always looking to duplicate that experience. So it is with The Jayhawks. Their first three albums were the Kobe beef of Americana. Guitars and keyboards meshed with the singular harmony of Gary Louris and Mark Olson to craft an instantly recognizable sound. When Olson left the band in 1995 that flavor went with him. Subsequent releases were watered down Jayhawks at best, rarely approaching the delicious magic of the classic identity they’d forged.

Paging Mr. Proust brings back much of that original country-folk feel, but it is far more than just a

return to past glory. “Lost the Summer” rocks with Wilco-like swagger and “The Dust of Long-Dead Stars” could give Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers a run for their money. Louris’ songwriting is as solid as ever, and his signature voice anchors the band, especially on “The Devil Is In Her Eyes,” which harkens back to Hollywood Town Hall with its loping beat and jangly guitars. This is their best album in decades, with the glaring exception of “Ace.” Hey, I have nothing against experimental music and exploration of dissonance, but this five-minute hair-puller sounds like they took the choice ribeye off the grill, threw it in the garbage and ate the charcoal briquettes. (Ednor Therriault)

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[music]

Spaghetti rock Heavy Wood shows off their Montana-Italian roots

by Erika Fredrickson

Heavy Wood features Roberto Cavallo on “The Drawk.”

Heavy Wood is kind of all over the map when it comes to sound. They incorporate elements of 1970s classic blues-rock rhythms as well as fast country tunes that chug along like something off an early Old 97’s album. They throw in feisty fingerpicking and old-world Gypsy raucousness. The band members are also from literally all over the map. Guitarist/singer Nate Kantner hails from Bozeman, lived in Seattle and now makes his home in Perugia with the other bandmates. Guitarist/singer Roberto Cavallo grew up in Faggiano, in the southeast of Italy, and drummer Matteo Flori comes from Abbadia San Salvatore in the Tuscany region. For that reason, Italian influences like classical, spaghetti western and tarantella mesh with American hard rock. On their website, Cavallo describes their sound as: “Imagine Ennio Morricone getting drunk with AC/DC, when Eugene from Gogol Bordello shows up.”

Kantner says the fusion came naturally when he met Cavallo during a jam session four years ago.

“That’s what happens when me and Roberto make a band,” Kantner says. “That’s the baby that comes out.”

Kantner fell in love with Italy when he spent a semester in Florence 10 years ago for a study abroad program. The Italian life lured him back constantly until he ended up settling in Perugia, which is where he met Cavallo and, eventually, other musicians, including Flori.

One of their most influential decisions for Heavy Wood happened in 2014 when they found themselves without a bass player. Cavallo had been tinkering with his seven-string guitar and he ended up modifying it so it could produce the sound of a bass and gave him almost the same range as a piano. It has two outputs, making it basically a guitar and bass all in one. He calls his invention “The Drawk.”

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“I don’t know if there are many guitar players who could [play] it,” Kantner says. “Roberto is good so he can do it. I wouldn’t have a chance to be able to play that thing. If I hold it in my hand I don’t even know what to do,” he says, laughing. “I just sit there and hold it until he gets back.”

When it comes to rock music, according to Kantner, the Italian scene is fractured and it tips heavily toward an imported mainstream sound.

“We don’t fit into what’s trending now, but that’s to be expected,” Kantner says. “Italian music is having an identity crisis and it has for the last 30 years. When [bands] make music now it’s like they are not Italian.

They’re playing what they saw once or twice removed on YouTube. They don’t think anyone else is interested in their roots and that’s a shame. Hopefully, we can change that.”

Still, the band has played some spectacular shows in Italy, including on the edge of the Mediterranean.

Over the last week, they’ve been touring Montana, which they’re also excited about. (One of their newest songs, “Montana Man,” notes the flannel- and beard-wearing trends that have spread across the ocean to Italy.) However their blend of music translates to Montana crowds, the band, judging from YouTube videos, takes its stage antics seriously. And maybe that’s what matter most.

“People will say, ‘What kind of music are these guys? They need to make up their minds,’” Kantner says. “But we don’t really care. The thing that ties our songs together is that we are high energy. I don’t want people to check out when they come to our show. Get ready for some activity. Get ready for some sports.”

Heavy Wood play the VFW Thu., June 30, at 9 PM along with Beatzlevox, Lego Hundy, Pender and Steeples and Stalin. $2. $5 for those 18 to 20. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[film]

Team America Resurgence is bad, but you don’t care

by Molly Laich

What a beautiful sunset.

In the 1996 Independence Day, a race of hideous, tyrannical aliens tried to take over the Earth and ruin our Fourth of July barbecues, and while they succeeded in destroying nearly every major city across the globe, they lost the overall fight. Twenty years after that first contact, director Roland Emmerich returns with Independence Day: Resurgence, a sequel of “This time, it’s personal!” proportions. In the grand tradition of movie franchises, Resurgence is a lot like the original, but worse.

These are mostly disaster movies, but thankfully the aliens bring with them some science fiction, too.

We know virtually nothing about the enemy from our first encounter, except that they have highly advanced technology, they speak telepathically and they are psychotically bent on eliminating the human race in order to gluttonously consume our resources. Not unlike the world of Star Trek, Resurgence ends with the vague promise that humanity will be henceforth united in their fight against a common enemy, and that’s a future world I’m interested in catching up on.

Much of the original cast has “resurged,” with the notable exception of Will Smith. (I won’t tell you how the script gets rid of him. This is a bland disappointment you need to see and feel for yourself.) Jeff Goldblum returns as David Levinson, the world’s foremost expert on alien defense. His very Jewish father ( Judd Hirsch) is around too, working the nursing home book tour circuit. Vivica A. Fox’s character works in a hospital or something now; I didn’t even know she was interested in medicine. Her son, Dylan ( Jessie T. Usher), is a star Air Force pilot, alongside his friends, Jake (Liam Hemsworth) and Patricia (Maika Monroe).

Dr. Brakish Okun (Brent Spiner) seemed really dead back in 1996, after the captured alien broke loose from the operating table, used his body like a

ventriloquist and then hurled him across the room, but surprise, he isn’t. “We have alien guns now?!” Dr. Okun exclaims when he wakes up from his 20-year coma. Indeed, we’ve incorporated their technology into our space and military programs (one and the same, really) and world leaders are united, as evidenced by their multination conference calls.

Sela Ward joins the cast as President Lanford, a bellicose, decisive ruler who shoots first and asks questions later. Bill Pullman as President Whitmore is still around, but he suffers from some sort of Alien Telepathy PTSD, and so spends much of the movie raving about the impending second invasion with an unkempt beard. He’s right, of course. All the captured alien equipment is going haywire again and soon the world is besieged with a mothership that is “3,000 miles in diameter.”

I think the filmmakers listened to the science nerds because, at least this time around, the tremendous ship has an effect on the earth’s gravitational pull. If nothing else, Independence Day: Resurgence runs at a steady clip. Still, I’ve heard people opine on the internet that it takes “forever” for the alien invasion to begin. It really doesn’t; it only feels that way because we’re made to suffer through 10,000 razor-thin plotlines and character arcs before settling into the carnage.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter if the movie is “good” or not. You’re on Team America: You’re going to see this movie sooner or later. There’s no point in fighting it. Best of all, the ending sets itself up for a third film, so get pumped for that! Who knows? Maybe in another 20 years, this franchise will evolve a higher intelligence.

Independence Day: Resurgence continues at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex. arts@missoulanews.com

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[film]

Pound the drum LA Times critic Kenneth Turan talks old films, O.J. and getting revved up

by Molly Laich

Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has impeccable taste, and he knows his movies. When so many other critics hated Batman v Superman for all the wrong reasons, Turan recognized the darkness was the film’s greatest asset and gave it a rare positive review. Back in late 1997, when critics were quick to give Titanic’s problematic script a pass in favor of the sweeping technical achievements, Turan went straight for the jugular, making director James Cameron mad in the process. “What really brings on the tears is Cameron’s insistence that writing this kind of movie is within his abilities,” Turan wrote. “Not only isn’t it, it isn’t even close.”

Born in Brooklyn in the 1940s to observant Jewish parents, Turan graduated from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and has been writing for the LA Times since 1991. Besides that, he’s a regular contributor to NPR’s “Morning Edition” and lectures in the master’s writing program at the University of Southern California.

Turan will be in Missoula to introduce a screening of the 1974 noir classic Chinatown this Thursday, June 30, at the Roxy and will appear at Fact & Fiction Tuesday, July 5, to discuss his latest book, Not to be Missed: Fifty-Four Favorites from a Lifetime of Film.

I spoke with Turan over email about movies, Missoula and other critics.

You’ll be introducing Chinatown at the Roxy Theater as part of its Essential Cinema film series. What makes this film so special and relevant 30-plus years later? Why should film fans want to come see it on the big screen again or for the first time?

Kenneth Turan: There’s a lot that makes Chinatown relevant today. Its themes of personal amorality, civic corruption and the fight over water rights certainly still ring true, but people should see it mainly because it’s a flat-out great film, completely involving dramatically with great writing by Robert Towne, great directing by Roman Polanski and great acting across the board. And seeing anything on a big screen is always the preferred choice as far as I’m concerned.

Your book features a carefully curated list of your favorite films over several decades, the bulk of which come from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. What do older films have to teach us about films today and why are they worth revisiting?

KT: I really believe older films are every bit as entertaining as what’s coming out today. I don’t pound the drum for them because I think they’re good for people, I do it because I think audiences will really enjoy them if they give them a chance. People who do, especially on a big screen, are invariably happy they did.

Kenneth Turan has established himself as a critic who doesn’t always follow popular opinion.

What are some films you’ve seen this year you think people shouldn’t miss?

KT: There are a couple of films out right now— or about to be—that are terrific. A small film from New Zealand, The Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which debuted at Sundance, is a tremendous amount of fun.

And the new multi-hour O.J. Simpson documentary (O.J.: Made In America) is really a knockout—smart, incisive and completely involving.

exist because readers remain interested in either one or both of those functions. Where critics come from is less important than how well they can do the job.

Terrible recent films to avoid at all costs?

KT: At this point in my life, I try very hard not to see truly terrible films, so I really have nothing to steer people away from.

I’ve been a big fan of movies since I was a very little kid and I’ve been writing reviews for about five years. I haven’t lost my enthusiasm for movies yet; I still feel grateful and excited every time I get assigned a film, no matter what it is, but I sometimes worry about an impending fatigue down the line.

How have you been able to maintain enthusiasm for the medium over such a long career? Do you ever feel like you’ve already seen everything before?

KT: I also worry about maintaining my enthusiasm for the medium, but I find that whenever I see a good new film—like the ones I mentioned earlier—I get revved up all over again. It’s the good work that keeps me going, while I find I have less and less patience for stuff that doesn’t work for me.

What’s the role of a film critic in popular society and where do you see film criticism going in the future?

There’s a lot of talk about how new school critics are largely unschooled in formal journalism and film theory; I wonder how you see that affecting the landscape on the whole.

KT: I think the role of a critic is twofold: to provide an entertaining piece of writing and to serve as a kind of guide for the perplexed, to help people decide what to see and understand what they’ve seen. Critics

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What other critics do you admire and read regularly?

KT: I admire and read regularly Manohla Dargis at The New York Times and Peter Bradshaw of Britain’s The Guardian.

Who are some of your favorite filmmakers working today?

KT: Filmmakers that come immediately to mind are Christopher Nolan and Jeff Nichols in the U.S., Hirokazu Kore-eda in Japan and Joseph Cedar in Israel.

What film genres do you like the least?

KT: I just can’t deal with horror movies or torture porn. Never see either if I can help it.

Have you ever been to Missoula? What if any associations do you have with our cute mountain town?

KT: I have been to Missoula numerous times. My wife grew up there and has Montana roots extending to a great-great-grandfather who homesteaded in the Sweet Grass Hills north of Shelby. We come back every chance we get.

Kenneth Turan introduces a screening of Chinatown at the Roxy Thu., June 30, at 7 PM, and presents his book Not to be Missed: Fifty-Four Favorites from a Lifetime of Film at Fact & Fiction Tue., July 5, at 7 PM. arts@missoulanews.com

[film] ME BEFORE YOU From the JoJo Moyes novel of the same name, a small-town girl forms an unlikely bond with the recently paralyzed man she’s taking care of.

Rated PG-13. Showing at the Carmike 12.

OPENING THIS WEEK THE BFG Roald Dahl’s classic story about the Big Friendly Giant, an outcast who refuses to eat children, comes to life in the hands of director Steven Spielberg. Starring the voices of Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance and Bill Hader. Rated PG. Showing at the Carmike 12.

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 The sequel to 2013’s box office has gotten mixed reviews. Starring Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman. if you’re going to bomb you ought to have a cast like that on your side.

Showing at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN From the director of the good Harry Potter movies, everyone’s favorite suspiciously beardless jungle hero swings into action, hoping we all forget about 2012’s John Carter. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson and Margot Robbie. Showing at the Carmike 12

THE SHALLOWS The Upper Eastside sharks of “Gossip Girl” don’t compare with the real thing when Blake Lively comes face-to-face with a great white shark on a secluded surfing beach. Rated PG-13. Showing at the Carmike 12.

THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR In the third installment of The Purge series, police Sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for U.S. Senator Charlene Roan, who’s running for U.S. president on a platform to eliminate the sadistic 12-hour annual tradition of legal murder. Rated R. Showing at the Carmike 12.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS The pizza-loving subterranean reptiles return to save the city from a pack of destructive rhino beasts. Stars Megan Fox, Will Arnett and Tyler Perry. Rated PG-13. Showing at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

NOW PLAYING CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Dwayne Johnson teams up with Kevin Hart to prevent worldwide chaos. Rated PG-13. Showing at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

CHINATOWN (1974) Water is a point of contention in the classic 1974 noir from Roman Polanski. Sounds familiar, right? Except for all the intrigue and murder.

Stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Rated R. Showing at the Roxy Theater Thu., June 30, at 7 PM. LA Times critic Kenneth Turan will be in attendance. (See Film.)

THE CONJURING 2 If you’re into demonic possession, malicious spirits and spending a couple hours wondering why the hell this single mother of four doesn’t just move, this film will probably fulfill your dreams. Showing at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

Shredded like lettuce. Legend of Tarzan opens at Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

FINDING DORY When Finding Nemo came out, my kid was two. Now he’s 15 and he won’t go see Finding Dory with me. Join the beloved cast once more for an adventure with Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, as she tries to find her family.

Rated PG. Showing at the Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

FREE STATE OF JONES Matthew McConaughey’s shirt is probably not required in this story about a Confederate deserter who leads a group of farmers and slaves against the Confederacy. Rated R. Showing at the Pharaohplex and Carmike 12.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave full of mysteriously adorable wild dragons and

something called a Dragon Rider. Starring the voices of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Craig Ferguson. Rated PG. Showing at the Carmike 12 Thu., June 30, at 10 AM as part of the Summer Kids Series. Carmike 12.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE Because right now the world needs more movies about the potential for total annihilation.

And Liam Hemsworth. Showing at Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex. (See Film.)

THE LOBSTER Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos brings his view of a dystopian future much different than Katniss Everdeen. This one features Colin Farrell being funny. Yum. Rated R. Showing at the Roxy.

WARCRAFT Get your role-play on with the fantasy film adapted from the fantasy game. Warning: diehards may be disappointed but it’s a great opportunity to dress up. Rated PG-13. Showing at the Carmike 12.

WEINER An award-winning documentary about Anthony Weiner’s … disastrous mayoral campaign and the political landscape surrounding it. Showing at the Roxy through Thursday, June 30.

Capsule reviews by Gaaby Patterson, Charley Macorn and Erika Fredrickson.

Planning your outing to the cinema? Visit the arts section of missoulanews.com to find up-to-date movie times for theaters in the area. You can also contact theaters to spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities.

Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12 at 5417469; The Roxy at 728-9380; Wilma at 7282521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961-FILM.

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Bella Blue is a 2-yearold female American Pit Bull Terrier. She is a very sweet and submissive girl. Bella really just wants someone to give kisses and snuggle with. She has great manners and always looking to please. Bella gets along well with other dogs and would do well in a home with a canine companion.

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CORA•Cora is a 2-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is a very sweet girl that gets along well with most other dogs. One of the quietest dogs in the kennel, Cora is a very well mannered girl. She waits patiently for you to put her leash on and off in hopes that you'll offer her a little extra affection. She takes treats very gently and loves to give hugs and kisses.

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AMBER•Amber is a 2-year-old female Tortie cat. She is a quirky little girl who has run the entire personality gamut. When she first came to the shelter, Amber was very timid and scared. Then, as she became more confident, Amber showed us her very affectionate and playful side. Lately, she's been telling us that she's sick of shelter life with her rather cranky mood.

BARTHOLOMEW•Bartholomew is a 4year-old male buff-colored cat. He has not adjusted to shelter life well, and spends the majority of his folding himself up in a box to hide.

He is a very affectionate and sensitive cat who displays the perfect of example of just how stressful and scary shelter life can be. Once he's acclimated himself to a home, this large cat would make a great lap cat.

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FRANCIS• Francis is a 1-year-old male orange and white cat. Francis has an eye condition where the eye lids fold inward and irritate his eyes. When he came to the shelter, his eyes were so swollen and painful, he wouldn't even open them. Francis has undergone several surgeries to help correct this congenital issue and now sees the world through rose tinted glasses.

KENAI•Kenai is a 1 1/2-year-old female

Catahoola Malamute mix. She can be timid with new people at first, but is a very active and affectionate girl once you've built her trust. Kenai needs an owner that is willing to work give her the time she needs to feel confident in her home environment and then the time to wear her out so she can be a calm, balanced dog.

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 DEKE• Deke is a handsome Lab/Chessie Mix. He's a smart one and knows sit, down, stay and fetch. He'd love to learn more at a Basic Manners Class here at the Humane Society of Western Montana. This multi-talented guy loves fetching, hiking, swimming and playing with other dogs.

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SHANDY• Shandy is a beautiful cat looking for a loving retirement home. In her golden years Shandy enjoys the finer things in life such as being held and sleeping. When she isn't resting this curious lady loves looking out the window and rubbing on visitors, seeking attention.

Shandy loves attention so please come meet her today!

HOLLY•Holly may be 8 years old, technically making her a senior lady, but she certainly doesn't act old! Holly is a very active girl, who loves going on walks, hiking, and playing lots and lots of fetch. She loves children, but she can sometimes be a little overwhelming for smaller children with her endless energy. Come meet this friendly lady today and watch as she jumps her way into your heart!

SAMI• This gentle gal is looking for a quiet furever home where she can engage in meaningful conversation and then join you for a nap. Sami can be a bit bashful at first, but once she warms up she's the perfect lap cat. Stop by The Humane Society of Western Montana today and let this sweet girl steal your heart.

AUDREY•Audrey came to us from an overcrowded facility in hopes that her luck will change in Missoula. While she seems to have had a bit of a rough start, she is still optimistic for her furrever family. She is young, sweet, and ready to learn all kinds of new tricks! If you would like more information on this sweet girl, please call the shelter at (406) 549-3934.

BABETTE• This lovely older gal has found herself in our care due to a sad turn of family events. She is looking for a quiet home where she can relax. Babette would be a perfect lounging partner in the beautiful summer days to come and a warm companion in the cold months. If you are looking for a sweet, calm feline, Babette may be the cat for you!

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Breakfast of a champion

by Skylar Browning For two months, Katie Barnes ate the type of dessert that would leave most people salivating: deepfried bunyols (also known as buñuelos) with dark chocolate filling, accompanied by a rhubarb caramel sauce, fresh strawberries and pistachio-butter ice cream topped with caramel brittle. But there was a catch. Or a few catches, actually.

First, Barnes had to make the dish herself from scratch. It took about an hour each time, and the first-year Missoula College culinary student had to do all of the preparation and cooking under the guidance of her professor, Tom Campbell.

Second, Barnes had to eat the traditional South American or Spanish dessert, which is usually only served on holidays, every day. Sometimes, she ate the bunyols—fried dough, sort of like a more delicate, harder-to-make doughnut—and ice cream twice in one day.

Third, she had to eat the full dish for breakfast, usually before the sun came up. That meant setting her alarm for 4 a.m., getting to the kitchen by 5 and tasting her first bite by 6. Instructors are required to supervise students in the culinary kitchen, and it was the only open time that also worked with both her and Campbell’s schedules.

As delicious as the dessert sounds, you can understand if Barnes isn’t exactly rushing to make it again anytime soon.

“It’s really good,” Barnes says, “but after eating it for two months straight at 6 o’clock in the morning, it sort of lost its appeal for me. It’s probably not something I’ll ever cook again, but it’s also something I’ll never forget.”

A gold medal has a way of solidifying memory.

After her two months of practice, Barnes executed the dish to perfection in May at the American Culinary Foundation’s national competition in Bellingham, Wash. The event drew more than 60 student and professional chefs from around the country, and Barnes took top honors in the category of dessert pastry.

WHAT’S GOOD HERE “I got all of my panicking and stress out before the competition even started,” Barnes says. “I thought I was going to lose it about five minutes before heading into the kitchen, freaking out, but when the clock started I actually found myself very calm. Everything went smoothly.”

Barnes believes her practice and preparation paid off, but she’s also quick to thank Campbell for guiding her through the process. He suggested the cookbook from which she chose the traditional bunyol recipe. He also helped watch her sanitation habits, timing and cooking techniques during those earlymorning sessions, as well as evaluate her flavors and plating presentation when each practice version was done. While Campbell offered feedback and answered questions, Barnes was still the one who conceptualized the entire dish and made changes along the way.

“He gave me the reins, which I really appreciate,” she says. “It always felt like I was making my dish.”

For a first-year culinary student, the competition experience proved invaluable. Barnes had always been a casual cook at home, experimenting with coollooking Pinterest dishes or trying to recreate a recipe from Mom or Grandmom—“nothing too crazy,” she says. She first enrolled in Missoula with an eye toward anthropology, but ended up pursuing culinary classes last fall on a whim. Within a couple weeks of starting the program, she found she held a passion for the work.

Now, Barnes is eager to keep learning and log more time in the kitchen. She plans on spending the summer as an intern in the culinary arts program while also working her regular job as a barista for Loose Caboose. That means she’s still waking up before most anyone else, but this time it’s to make lattes instead of five-star desserts.

“I usually only have coffee for breakfast,” she confesses, “and that’s just fine.”

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[dish] Asahi 1901 Stephens Ave 829-8989 • asahimissoula.com Exquisite Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Try our new Menu! Order online for pickup or express dine in. Pleasant prices. Fresh ingredients.

Artistic presentation. Voted top 3 People’s Choice two years in a row. Open Tue-Sun: 11am-10pm. $-$$$

Sushi Lunch Combo 12-piece sushi

with Miso soup

and green salad is just $8.00 before 3pm

Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West • 728-1358 Bernice's is serving Espresso!! Yep, you heard us right. And, we have heard you.

Bernice's espresso was created by the talented staff at Hunter Bay (and approved by the staff at Bernice's) to represent the full bodied flavor character of the infamous Bernice's Cup o' Joe. Our espresso is a rich Mocha Java blend of sweet berry African coffees united with Indonesian and Brazilian coffees for an espresso that compliments Bernice's palate of fresh baked treats. Serving 7 days a week 6a-8p. Now you can enjoy your morning croissant, muffin or scone with espresso! Wheee! Or, stop by after dinner and have a dessert with a demitasse. Bernice's: from scratch for your pleasure…always. xoxo bernice. bernicesbakerymt.com $-$$

406-829-8989 1901 Stephens Ave Order online at asahimissoula.com.

Delicious dining or carryout.

Chinese & Japanese menus.

Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street • 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a “biga” (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Beer & Wine available. $-$$

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Black Coffee Roasting Co. 525 E. Spruce • 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open M-F 6:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30- 4, Sun. 8-3. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty. $ Bridge Pizza 600 S Higgins Ave. • 542-0002 bridgepizza.com A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11am - 10:30pm. $-$$ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. • 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farmers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s Historic Westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious food does not. Mon-Fri 7am - 2pm. Sat/Sun Brunch 9am - 2pm.

Dinners on Fri & Sat nights 5 - 9 PM. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 44 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries &

gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $ Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. • 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery in the greater Missoula area.

We also offer custom catering!...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items. $-$$ El Cazador 101 S. Higgins Ave. • 728-3657 Missoula Independent readers’ choice for Best Mexican Restaurant. Come taste Alfredo’s original recipes for authentic Mexican food where we cook with love. From seafood to carne asada, enjoy dinner or stop by for our daily lunch specials. We are a locally owned Mexican family restaurant, and we want to make your visit with us one to remember. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 541-FOOD The GFS Deli features made-to-order sandwiches, Fire Deck pizza & calzones, rice & noodle wok bowls, an award-winning salad bar, an olive & antipasto bar and a self-serve hot bar offering a variety of housemade breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées. A seasonally-changing selection of deli salads and rotisserie-roasted chickens are also available. Locally-roasted coffee/espresso drinks and an extensive fresh juice and smoothie menu complement bakery goods from the GFS ovens and Missoula’s favorite bakeries. Indoor and patio seating. Open every day 7am-10pm $-$$ Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. • 549-7723 grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula’s Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana micro-distilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines! Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30. $-$$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins • 728-8866 ironhorsebrewpub.com We’re the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Stop by & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we’ll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$ Iza 529 S. Higgins • 830-3237 izarestaurant.com Local Asian cuisine feature SE Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian dishes. Gluten Free and Vegetarian no problem. Full Beer, Wine, Sake and Tea menu. We have scratch made bubble

Not available for To-Go orders

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[dish] teas. Come in for lunch, dinner, drinks or just a pot of awesome tea. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner M-Sat 3pm-close. $-$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins • 541-4541 Whether it's coffee or cocoa, water, beer or wine, or even a tea pot, French press or mobile mug, Liquid Planet offers the best beverage offerings this side of Neptune. Missoula's largest espresso and beverage bar, along with fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch options from breakfast burritos and pastries to paninis and soups. Peruse our global selection of 1,000 wines, 400 beers and sodas, 150 teas, 30 locally roasted coffees, and a myriad of super cool beverage accessories and gifts. Find us on facebook at /BestofBeverage. Open daily 7:30am to 9pm.

Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Pita Pit 130 N Higgins • 541-7482 pitapitusa.com Fresh Thinking Healthy Eating. Enjoy a pita rolled just for you. Hot meat and cool fresh veggies topped with your favorite sauce. Try our Chicken Caesar, Gyro, Philly Steak, Breakfast Pita, or Vegetarian Falafel to name just a few. For your convenience we are open until 3am 7 nights a week. Call if you need us to deliver! $-$$

Liquid Planet Grille 540 Daly • 540-4209 (corner of Arthur & Daly across from the U of M) MisSOULa's BEST new restaurant of 2015, the Liquid Planet Grille, offers the same unique Liquid Planet espresso and beverage bar you've come to expect, with breakfast served all day long! Sit outside and try the stuffed french toast or our handmade granola or a delicious Montana Melt, accompanied with MisSOULa's best fries and wings, with over 20 salts, seasonings and sauces! Open 7am-8pm daily.

Find us on Facebook at /LiquidPlanetGrille. $-$$

Romaines 3075 N. Reserve Suite N 317-1829 romainessalads.com Romaines is a Certified Green Restaurant ® dedicated to making environmentally sustainable choices in all operations. We serve salads, sandwiches, and soups made from locally grown and raised produce and meats. The menu also includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, providing something for everyone on the menu. Locally brewed beers are on tap as well as regional wines pairing well with salads and sandwiches. $-$$

Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. (on the hip strip) 543-7154 • themissoulaseniorcenter.org Did you know the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every weekday for only $4 for those on the Nutrition Program, $5 for U of M Students with a valid student ID and $6 for all others. Children under 10 eat free. Join us from 11:30 - 12:30 M-F for delicious food and great conversation. $

The Starving Artist Cafe & Art Gallery 3020 S. Reserve St., Ste A 541-7472 • missoulastarvingartist.com Local, high quality pastries and desserts from Missoula bakeries. Top of the line coffee blends from Hunter Bay Coffee, and specialty, hand crafted beverages. Monthly events, featured artists, and open mic night every Wednesday. The Starving Artist Cafe & Art Gallery is sure to please your palette! $

The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall • 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine.

Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences. Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary KoreanJapanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 orangestreetfoodfarm.com Experience The Farm today!!! Voted number one Supermarket & Retail Beer Selection. Fried chicken, fresh meat, great produce, vegan, gluten free, all natural, a HUGE beer and wine selection, and ROCKIN’ music. What deal will you find today? $-$$$ Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 • pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Alaskan King Crab, Duckling with Pomegranate Cherry Sauce, Angus Beef, Fresh

Sushi Hana 403 N. Higgins 549-7979 SushiMissoula.com Montana’s Original Sushi Bar. We Offer the Best Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Town.

Casual atmosphere. Plenty of options for non-sushi eaters including daily special items you won’t find anywhere else. $1 Specials Mon & Wed. Lunch Mon– Sat; Dinner Daily. Sake, Beer, & Wine. Visit SushiMissoula.com for full menu. $$-$$$ Taco Sano Two Locations: 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West 1515 Fairview Ave inside City Life 541-7570 • tacosano.net Home of Missoula’s Best BREAKFAST BURRITO. 99 cent TOTS every Tuesday. 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-9pm 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. $-$$

Apricot Fresh Kombrewski

HAPPIEST HOUR Why you’re here: Beer would indisputably be the greatest beverage on Earth, except, cruelly, in large quantities it’s not great on digestion.

Kombucha, with its restorative properties for the stomach, could similarly be considered a fermented gift from the gods, except for the unfortunately minuscule alcohol content. For years we fans of fermentation have faced a bleak future wending pitifully between these two hard truths, like Republican politicians who must endorse Trump while simultaneously distancing themselves from most of what he says. But into this bleak future has stepped a middle path, courtesy of Kettlehouse Brewing and local kombucha producers Nourishing Cultures. Into this bleak future has stepped the Kombrewski.

What you’re drinking: To be specific, the Apricot Fresh Kombrewski, a combination of apricot kombucha and Fresh Bongwater Hemp Ale. This is the second manifestation of this fermentation experiment, the first being a Raspberry Kombrewski that took home a silver medal from the 2016 North American Brewers Association.

What it tastes like: The Kombrewski front loads with a strong apricot flavor in a beer so silky smooth it almost feels like it was poured on nitro and so refreshing you won’t know it’s good for you. Taphouse manager J. Ryan Weingardt suggests ordering one quickly because it’s flying out of the keg.

How it works: The execution is rather simple. Both Kettlehouse’s Fresh Bongwater

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and Nourishing Culture’s apricot kombucha are fermented separately, then mixed together prior to going on tap. Weingardt says they’re estimating an alcohol content somewhere between 3.5 and 4.5 percent.

Where you’re drinking: At the Southside Kettlehouse and in a pint glass, as it’s not on tap on the Northside and they’re not filling growlers with this brew. Find the taproom at 602 Myrtle St. —Andrew Graham Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.

Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$

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SAT | 10PM | PALACE Missouri punk rockers Radkey are joined by Sunraiser and Easter Island at the Palace Sat., July 2. Door at 9 PM, show at 10. $8/$5 advance. 18-plus. (See Music.)

FRI | 9PM | KIPS Minnesota folk trio The Last Revel and Laney Lou and the Birddogs provide the perfect soundtrack at Kips Beer Garden in Saint Mary Fri., July 1, at 9 PM. Free

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FRI | 10PM | TOP HAT Local Yokel bring bluegrass to the Top Hat Fri., July 1, at 10 PM. Free.

THU | 6-30 | 6PM | LOLO PEAK Missoula duo B Zook pair great with beer. Enjoy both at Lolo Peak Brewery Thu., June 30, at 6 PM. Free.

THU | 6-30 | 6PM | DRAUGHT WORKS Rockers Letter B play Draught Works Brewery Thu., June 30. Show at 6 PM. Free.

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Thursday The Arlee Powwow is a six-day celebration to honor Native American elders and traditions.

Powwow Road at the south end of Arlee. Check arlee powwow.com for details and schedules.

nightlife Artist Dana Boussard talks about her current exhibit, HAYKIN BOUSSARD - LIVEZEY, drawings explaining the West in a way that fills in what history books leave out. Radius Gallery, 5 PM. Free Cycles ends their fundraising campaign with one big push.

Drinks, food, and 5 local bands keep everything rolling. 731 S 1st St W. 5-10 PM. Missoula duo B Zook pair great with beer. Enjoy both at Lolo Peak Brewery. 6201 Brewery Way, Lolo. 6-8 PM. Free.

Letter B at Draught Works Brewery. 6-8 PM. 915 Toole. Free.

Hamilton duo Deep in the Roots bring their jazz standards and recent hits to Bitter Root Brewing.

101 Marcus. Hamilton 6-8:30 PM. Kenneth Turan, film critic for the LA Times, introduces a screening of the movie Chinatown, one of the films featured in his book Not to be Missed. At the Roxy at 7 PM. Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night.

Get cash toward your bar tab for first place, plus specials on beer.

200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. It’s been 40 years and I just realized those spaceships on the album cover are guitars. Boston brings their reunion tour to Big Sky Brewing Co., promising to play all the hits. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7:30. $50/$49.50 advance at ticketweb.com.

Wild Coyote Band at the Sunrise Saloon. Music starts at 8 PM. Hone your performance skills at Broadway Inn’s open mic night, with singing and prizes at 9 PM. 1609 W. Broadway St. No cover.

Hand me my glowsticks, Mama wants to jiggle. Dead Hipster Dance Party at the Badlander, 208 Ryman St. 21-plus.

Joan Zen and band/soulmate Jason Hicks play the Top Hat. Music starts at 9:30 PM. Free.

Friday Spend some time “Where Montana Began,” in Stevensville. The First Friday of each month is celebrated with music, food and art. For more info visit mainstreetstevensville.com.

The Arlee Powwow is a six-day celebration to honor Native American elders and traditions. Powwow Road at the south end of Arlee. Check arleepowwow.com for details and schedules.

The stars at night are deep and bright CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP up on Blue Mountain Observatory. University Astronomers will be on hand to guide viewers. Visit hs.umt.edu for times and to reserve free tickets.

Who said learning Mandarin had to be hard? The Children’s Museum Missoula fosters the inner polyglot in all of us. Grownups welcome.

225 W. Front. 11-11:30 AM. (See Mountain High.)

Join other peddlers for a weekly ride to Free Cycles Missoula and back to UM. Meet at the Grizzly statue.

12:30–2 PM. Free. Contact Sandra Broadus at 406-243-4599 for info.

Opera House Theatre’s summer season features the Vaudeville Variety Show. See operahousetheatre.com for showtimes. $20 for adults, $10 for kids.

Spend the weekend learning to care for bees, get the most of of your seed bombs, and learn what’s edible in the woods. $130. Message janet@richsoil.com for more info.

nightlife Bring an instrument or just kick back

and enjoy the tunes at the Irish Music Session every Friday at the Union Club from 6–9 PM. No cover.

There’s no better time to quiff your hair and quaff your beer than while listening to the rockabilly music of the Revelators. Missoula Brewing Co. 200 International Dr. 6-8 PM. Free.

This week The Keep welcomes the live music of Luna Blue. 102 Ben Hogan. 7-10 PM.

Making God Laugh depicts one family as they move through 30 years worth of holidays. Oy! See operahousetheatre.com for showtimes. $20 for adults, $10 for kids.

Join Hans Peterson and Son for a community concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church. All welcome. 202 Brooks. 7 PM. Free.

The hardest band in the world to Google, Highway 93, play two nights at the Eagles. 2420 South Ave W. Free.

Minnesota folk trio The Last Revel join Laney Lou and the Birddogs at Kips Beer Garden in Saint Mary.

9 PM. Wild Coyote Band plays Sunrise Saloon. Music starts at 9 PM. Grab your fishbowl and hang on!

Schon Long, Konfadense, and Louie Meisner are kicking off the The Crown Summer Series at Monk’s.

225 Ryman St. 9 PM Arizona hip-hop artists Snailmate hit the Palace. No cover. 21-plus.

Local yokels, Local Yokel, bring bluegrass to the Top Hat at 10 PM. 134 W. Front St. Free.

First Friday Free admission during First Friday at the Children’s Museum, featuring a display of local children’s art. 5-7 PM. Free.

Art from Michael Haykin, Dale Livezey, and Dana Boussard at Radius. 114 E Main. 4-8 PM. Free.

Gaelyn and Gustavo Aguilar, coartistic directors of the artistic collective Tug, are retracing Lewis and Clark’s historic trail, making friends and tacos along the way.

Stop by FrontierSpace on First Friday to get a taco and have a chat. In the alley between Pine and Spruce streets. 5-9 PM. (See Spotlight.)

Gallery Night at Berkshire Hathaway presents Judith Wright’s vibrant work. 314 N. Higgins. 5 PM. Free.

James Weikert brings his striking oil landscapes to the Garden City where he’ll start his month-long residency at The Artists’ Shop with a First Friday reception. 127 N. Higgins. 5 to 9 PM. Free.

Recycling and art are two things Missoula loves. See them combined in the paper collages of Scot Herries. 4 Ravens Gallery. 248 N. Higgins. 5-8 PM

E3 Convergence Gallery hosts another reception for Reflections featuring 22 artists and over 50 pieces of artwork. Music by Maria Zepeda. 229 W. Main. 5-9 PM. (See Arts.)

Bozeman artist Mindy Bechtell brings her amazing 2D and 3D to American Made Tattoo. Music by Saylor Beauchamp and Boston Tea Party. 234 W Front St. 5-9 PM. Free.

Montana artists host an exhibit of zines, graphic novels and comic books. Gecko Designs. 523 N. Higgins Ave. 5-8 PM. Free.

Teenage artist Georgia Littig opens her exhibit of watercolor, blind drawings, and found object art.

Bernice’s Bakery. 190 S. 3rd W. 58 PM.

Freedom Drudge’s debut art exhibit is full of monsters, madness and robots. All the things that make life worth living. Clyde Coffee. 610 S. Higgins Ave. 5:308 PM.

Joseph Kellogg’s collection of paintings include feline-friendly portraits. Check them out at the Western Montana Community Center. 127 N. Higgins. 5 PM. Missoula photographer Marcel Huijser displays his work over the last year. Freshwater Gallery. 5-8 PM.

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Scot Herries' Torn premieres at 4 Ravens Gallery. 5-8 PM.

A solo exhibit features the current body of ceramic work Koral Halperin has been developing during his artist residency at the Clay Studio of Missoula. From 5:30 to 9 PM.

Saturday The Arlee Powwow is a six-day celebration to honor Native American elders and traditions. Powwow Road at the south end of Arlee.

Check arleepowwow.com for details and schedules.

You’ll be bright-eyed and bushytailed after Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club Runs, which start at 8 AM every Saturday at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Free to run. Visit runwild missoula.org.

Missoula’s Farmer’s Market offers produce, flowers, plants and more.

Several food and drink vendors are on hand to provide shopping sustenance and there’s usually live music. Every Saturday through October, 8 AM–12:30 PM. Located at the XXXXs at the north end of Higgins Ave. Missoula’s Clark Fork Market features vendors offering local produce and meats as well as locally made products, hot coffee and prepared foods. Music starts at 10:30 under the Higgins Bridge. 8 AM–1 PM every Saturday through October.

Children’s Author Donna Love signs copies of her new book Bandit. 220 N. Higgins. 10:30 AM to 12 PM. The Yoga Spot and the Sweat Shop host yoga every Saturday morning at Imagine Nation Brewing. Class and a beer for $8. All money goes to Free Cycles.

Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like storytelling, finger plays, flannel-board pictograms and more at 11 AM on Sat. and 2 PM on Sun. at the Missoula Public Library. Free.

Salish and Kooteni artist Buck Morigeau showcases his collection of Living Traditions. Morigeau’s work in traditional native weaponry, tools and regalia opens the new exhibit at

Is there a better way to beat the heat than by watching a movie about an irradiated Australia? Missoula Outdoor Cinema starts its season with Mad Max: Fury Road Sat., July 2, at sundown. 1001 Worden. $5 donation encouraged.

Hangin Art Gallery. US-93, Arlee.

12-2 PM Get your $1 bills autographed! Channing Hartelius brings our first president back to life at Ravalli County Museum. Children’s activities from 10 AM to 12 PM. Visit ravallimuseum.org for more info.

“The Day the Victorian World Died” is a program regarding WWI’s emblematic struggle. Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Fort Missoula.

2 PM. Free.

nightlife Unnecessary Farce attempts to follow two cops, three crooks through eight

doors at the Philipsburg Opera House Theatre. See operahousetheatre.com for showtimes. $20/ $10 for kids.

The Hardin Scott Band will play at Lolo Creek Brewery on July 2 from 5 to 8 PM. Lots of original songs by Keith Hardin and Dave Scott and song interpretations from Dylan to U2.

The Casual Encounters play acoustic bluegrass at Draught Works Brewery.

915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. Free.

If you can name all the instruments musician Brian Ernst uses in a given show, it’s not too late to go pro on the Where’s Waldo circuit. Bitter Root Brewing. 101 Marcus in Hamilton. 68:30 PM.

Opera House Theatre’s summer season features the Vaudeville Variety Show. See operahousetheatre.com for showtimes. $20 for adults, $10 for kids.

The hardest band in the world to Google, Highway 93, play two nights at the Eagles. 2420 South Ave W. Free.

DJ Kris Moon completely disrespects the adverb with their Absolutely Dance Party at the Badlander, which gets rolling at 9 PM, with fancy drink specials to boot. No cover.

The Jack Saloon and Grill presents live music on Saturdays. Pull up a log at 7000 Graves Creek Road in Lolo. 9 PM. Free.

Messy, explosive and loud, Missouri rockers Radkey set off a powder keg of punk at the Palace along with Sunraiser and Easter Island.

Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. 18-plus. $8/$5 advance. Visit radkey.net for tickets. (See Music.)

Shave your head and bring a bloodbag to witness Missoula Outdoor Cinema kicking off the summer with Mad Max: Fury Road. The show starts at sunset. 1001 Worden. $5 donation encouraged.

Walk down to the Top Hat with your best buds to catch the music of In Walks Bud. 10 PM. Free.

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Monday

The Arlee Powwow is a six-day celebration to honor Native American elders and traditions.

Powwow Road at the south end of Arlee.

Check arleepowwow.com for details and schedules.

The Arlee Powwow is a six-day celebration to honor Native American elders and traditions. Powwow Road at the south end of Arlee. Check arleepowwow.com for details and schedules.

held to benefit the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History at Fort Missoula. From 7 AM to 4 PM.

your talent to Open Mic Night at Imagine Nation Brewing. Sign up when you get there. Every Mon. from 6-8 PM.

nightlife

16th annual collectors sale will be

Prepare a couple songs and bring

Bingo at the VFW: the easiest way to make rent since keno. 245 W. Main.

6:30 PM. $12 buy-in.

Can I get an amen? Dance Church is in session on Sunday mornings. Dancers of all abilities are welcome at this mellow, guided class that lets you move like nobody is watching at the Downtown Dance Collective, 11 AM–noon, $5.

Family Storytime offers engaging experiences like storytelling, finger plays, flannelboard pictograms and more at 11 AM on Sat. and 2 PM on Sun. at the Missoula Public Library. Free.

nightlife Making God Laugh depicts one family as they move through 30 years worth of holidays. Oy! See opera housetheatre.com for showtimes. $20 for adults, $10 for kids.

Bluegrass duo Jeri Katherine and Nat Colten are starting Independence Day early at Draught Works Brewery. 915 Toole. 5-7 PM. Free Celebrate your Sunday Funday with Newtflix, a curated film screening and drunken banter session hosted by Newton Wise, the first Sunday of the month at the VFW. 6 PM. No cover, plus drinks are half-off all day. This week, it’s House and Hatchet.

What goes together better than beer and laughter? Check out Sunday Funnies Comedy Showcase. This month Will Thomas, the ironman of Montana comedy, headlines an allstar show. First Sunday of every month at Great Burn Brewing, 6:30 PM. Open mic at Lolo Hot Springs’ Bear Cave Bar and Grill offers cool prizes like cabin stays, bar tabs and hot springs passes, plus drink specials, starting at 7 PM. Call 406-2732297 to sign up. No cover.

Sundays are shaken, not stirred, at the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night, with $5 martinis all evening, live jazz and local DJs keepin’ it classy. Music starts at 8 PM. Free.

Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory spinning and a special menu. 322 N. Higgins Ave. 10 PM to close. Just ask a server for the SIN menu. No cover.

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Spotlight Gustavo Aguilar grew up in the small town of Brownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico, where a Taco Bell thrived despite the presence of almost 200 authentic taquerias. He’s been

WHAT: Who Eats at Taco Bell?

WHO: Tug Collective WHERE: FrontierSpace, in the alley off Higgins between Spruce and Pine WHEN: Fri., July 1, from 5 to 8 PM HOW MUCH: Free MORE INFO: tacotalk.org and tugcollective.org

thinking about the idea of immigration politics, food and identity ever since. Now an artist, Gustavo is co-director of the Tug Collective with his partner, Gaelyn. The artists came to Missoula last month to create a community installation. They return this week to FrontierSpace as part of a two-month journey, which started at Camp Dubois, at the confluence of Wood River and Hartford, Ill., and ends at Seaside, Ore. Who Eats at Taco Bell? sees the artists following the

Lewis and Clark Trail, making tacos with people and exploring social justice through art. The idea, according to the duo, is “to explore the paradox of how someone could harbor a disdain for ‘foreigners’ but a love for their food, bearing in mind that this paradox is often connected to a kind of forgetfulness of how in the U.S. we are, in fact, almost all aliens.” For First Friday in Missoula, the Aguilars will set up their “taco encampment,”

take portraits, engage in conversation and present a multimedia performance. At the center of the show is the question: What is it going to take for us to truly live interculturally? And with all the talk about immigration leading up to the presidential elections, there’s no better time to ask.

—Erika Fredrickson

Tuesday Sit Meditation invites folks who’ve already dabbled in meditation to a weekly class at Learning Center at Red Willow, Thursdays from noon1 PM. $35 for four classes or $10 drop-in.

Visit redwillowlearning.org.

Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters help you improve your public speaking skills with weekly meetings at ALPS in the Florence Building noon–1 PM. Free and open to the public.

Visit shootinthebull.info for details.

Jean Matthews Tuesdays at Twelve is a summer concert series, named after its founder, on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum. Today’s music features Pine Grass. Noon to 1:30 PM. Free.

It’s Mule-Tastic Tuesday, which means Montana Distillery will

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donate $1 from every cocktail sold to a local nonprofit organization.

12–8 PM. The Blind Low Vision Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at Summit Independent Living. Meetings are held from 12:30 PM. Chill out with a free, family-friendly movie every Tuesday in June and July at the Missoula Public Library, 2 PM.

nightlife Play a round of disc golf in a local park. Missoula Parks and Rec and Garden City Flyers set up a course in a local park each Tuesday. This week’s folf adventure is at Fort Missoula , 5 PM. Free.

Draught Works Brewing’s Cheers for Charity night supports a local charity or nonprofit. This week the Westside brew pub donates 50 cents of each pint sold between 5 PM and closing time to Freecycles.

Improv Anonymous meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Missoula Public Library at 5:30 PM. Free.

Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, 6–8 PM every Tuesday. All ages.

Join the Montana Dirt Girls every Tuesday for an all-women hike or bike somewhere in the area. Find locations at facebook.com/ MontanaDirtGirls. 6 PM. Enjoy yoga outdoors with Missoula Parks and Rec. Skilled instructors teach yoga basics to all ages and

abilities every Tuesday evening at a local park. This week, head to Bonner Park for your down dog. 6-7 PM. Learn the two-step and more at Country Dance Lessons at the Hamilton Senior Center, Tuesdays from 7– 9 PM. $5. Bring a partner. Call 381-1392 for more info.

Show off your big brain at Quizzoula trivia night, every Tuesday at the VFW, 245 W. Main St. Current events, picture round and more.

8:30 PM. Free. Our trivia question for this week: Who was the only U.S. president to be buried under a foreign, non-U.S. flag? Answer in tomorrow’s Nightlife.

Mike Avery hosts the Music Showcase every Tuesday, featuring some of Missoula’s finest musical talent.

At the Badlander, 9 PM to 1 AM.

Thursday

Wednesday Is your toddler a budding Nikola Tesla in pull-ups? Find out at Science Sprouts: Early Childhood Program at SpectrUM Discovery Area, 218 E. Front St., from 11 AM to noon. Kids 2-5 participate in playful science experiments and crafts. Free with paid museum admission.

Out to Lunch features live music in the riverfront setting of Caras Park every Wednesday through August. Enjoy a variety of food and drink from more than 20 vendors. This week’s music

by Gladys Friday. 11 AM–2 PM. Free.

Lil’ Bugs Early Childhood Program is a chance for bug lovers and their parents to learn about insects. Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.

First and third Wednesday of every month, 12:15–1:15 PM. Visit missoulabutterflyhouse.org.

nightlife At the Phish Happy Hour you can enjoy Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 4:30 PM. But I know you’ll show up at 4:20. Free. All ages.

Wednesday Night Brewery Jam invites all musicians to bring an instru-

ment and join in. Hosted by Geoffrey Taylor at Imagine Nation Brewing Co., 6–8 PM. Free.

Aran Buzzas brings his folky tonk to Blacksmith Brewing Co. 114 Main St., Stevensville. 6-8 PM. Free.

Envision a more graceful, calm self before taking the T’ai Chi Chuan class with Michael Norvelle. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Meets on the First Wednesday of every month from 6:30—7:30 PM. $40 for six weeks/$9 drop-in.

Win big bucks off your bar tab and/or free pitchers by answering trivia questions at Brains on Broadway Trivia Night at the Broadway Sports Bar and Grill, 1609 W. Broadway Ave. 7 PM. Grand ideas are welcome but hemlock tea is frowned upon at the Socrates Cafe, an informal meeting to discuss philosophy using the Socratic method. Missoula Public Library, the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM. Cathy Clark teaches country dance steps at the Sunrise Saloon every Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM. $5 per lesson, payable in cash.

Patrica teaches West Coast Swing dance classes at Sunrise Saloon every Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM. Beginning level II, so you better know how to jive. $5 per person.

Get up onstage at VFW’s open mic, with a different host each week. Halfprice whiskey might help loosen up those nerves. 8 PM. Free. Trivia answer: John Tyler.

Missoula City Band performs in the beautiful Bonner Park Band Shell Wednesdays from 8-9 PM through Aug. 10. Great band music and guest soloists each week. Free.

Show your Press Box buddies you know more than sports and compete in Trivial Beersuit starting at 8:30 every Wednesday. $50 bar tab for the winning team.

Make the move from singing in the shower to a live audience at the Eagles Lodge karaoke night. $50 to the best singer. 8:30-10:30 PM. No cover.

Karaoke at the Eagles, 2420 South.

8:30 PM Get your yodel polished up for rockin’ country karaoke night, every Wed. at the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM.

nightlife Find out the Best of Missoula winners and celebrate what makes the Garden City great at the party hosted by the Missoula Independent at Downtown Tonight. Tom Catmull and Reverend Slanky provide the tunes. Caras Park. 5-8:30 PM. Free.

Folk band Ovando bring their lo-fi sound to Draught Works. 915 Toole Ave. 6-8 PM. Free.

Benefit party for an upcoming production of Abby Rosebrock’s Dido of Idaho. Music by Ryan Bundy, a silent auction and Miss Mom Missoula pageant. Dress in your fancy duds. Le Petite Outre. 129 S 4th W. 7:30-11:30 PM Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. Get cash toward your bar tab for first place, plus specials on beer. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown.

7:30–10 PM. Broadway Inn’s open mic night, with singing and prizes at 9 PM. 1609 W. Broadway St. No cover.

Dead Hipster Dance Party is tonight at the Badlander, 208 Ryman St., with $1 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight. 21-plus.

John Howard’s Homegrown StandUp Comedy open mic kicks off its sixth year at the Union Club. Sign up by 9:30 PM to perform. Things usually start around 10. Free.

Iowa rockers Dead Larry have come to the Top Hat to kick out the jams and chew bubblegum.

What happens next is up to you. Door 9:30 PM. Show at 10 PM. Free.

Portland, Oregon musician Simon Tucker brings slide guitars, soul and blues to the Palace. 9 PM.

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THURSDAY JUNE 30

Open space for recreation is a widespread addiction in the Missoula community. We need it.

Give it to us. Unlike state-sanctioned gambling, however, the preservation of public land comes mostly from a public drive to retain it. Though many benefit from open space, it is a dedicated few who harness the public’s desire and turn it into the action—keeping the sloping river valleys and gently rolling hills just out our backdoors from becoming sloping, gently rolling subdivisions.

Thus Missoula has a lot to thank Five Valleys Land Trust for.

Since 1972, this conservation organization has been the catalyst behind preserving open space, ranging from downtown riverside parks to Missoula’s iconic guardians–the twin flanks of Jumbo and Sentinel. It’s the 20th anniversary of Mount Jumbo being purchased by Five Valleys and handed over to the city, and Five Valleys is reaching out to the community to celebrate. The nonprofit is inviting the public up to the Line Ranch for pulled pork sandwiches from Charlie B’s, beers from Big Sky Brewing and sing-a-long, family-friendly songs from the Whizpops.

July is Montana Open Land Month, sponsored by a wide variety of conservation organizations from around the state. Five Valleys has

Free Cycles ends their fundraising campaign with one big push. Drinks, food, and five local bands keep everything rolling. 731 S 1st St W. 5-10 PM. Historian John Axline reveals the hidden history of the Montanan volunteers who spent their nights watching the sky, being ever vigilant against the impending threat of Communist sneak attack. Mansfield Library 6 to 7 PM. Free.

Five Valleys Land Trust celebrates Open Land Month Thu., July 7, at the Line Ranch in Missoula’s South Hills from 5:309:30 PM. 1135 Whitaker Drive.

The Blind Low Vision Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at Summit Independent Living. Meetings are held from 1-2:30PM. Chill out with a free, family-friendly movie every Tuesday in June and July at the Missoula Public Library, 2 PM.

Start the summer off with a four-week class aimed specifically at people with little to no experience with meditation. $50. Visit redwillowlearning.org for more info and registration.

Draught Works Brewing’s Cheers for Charity night supports a local charity or nonprofit. Every Tuesday the Westside brew pub donates 50 cents of each pint sold between 5 PM and closing time.

FRIDAY JULY 1

WEDNESDAY JULY 6

The Women in Black stand in mourning of international violence every Friday on the Higgins Bridge from 12:15-12:45 PM. Visit jrpc.org/calendar to learn more.

Nonviolent Communication Practice Group facilitated by Patrick Marsolek every Wednesday at Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 12 noon-1 PM. Email info@patrickmarsolek.com or 406-443-3439 for more information.

Folks with disabilities can get creative at Art Group, every second and fourth Friday of the month at Summit Independent from 2-4 PM. Call 728-1630.

a lot more to celebrate, having recently launched a project to acquire 4,000 acres on Mount Dean Stone and connect public land in Pattee Canyon with Miller Creek. Out of love for your trails, your rivers and your still unmarred view, show up, thank them, learn about them and drink their free beer.

—Charley Macorn

It’s Mule-Tastic Tuesday, which means Montana Distillery will donate $1 from every cocktail sold to a local nonprofit organization. 12–8 PM.

The girl’s youth group, ARIELS, meets every first Friday of the month at Summit Independent Living Center, 700 SW Higgins, from 3:30-6 PM. Check out summitilc.org.

TUESDAY JULY 5 Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters help you improve your public speaking skills with weekly meetings at ALPS in the Florence Building noon–1 PM. Free and open to the public. Visit shootinthebull.info for details.

Grand ideas are welcome but hemlock tea is frowned upon at the Socrates Cafe, an informal meeting to discuss philosophy using the Socratic method. Missoula Public Library, the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM.

THURSDAY JULY 7 Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints can interfere with everyday tasks, but those living with arthritis can find support at Summit Independent.

The Arthritis Support Group holds meetings every first Thursday of the month, from noon-1 PM.

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

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Low-level fireworks spectacular Sponsored by First Security Bank, ABC 23.1

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Bring your dog to the game! Special seating with access to H20. One dog per person.

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MOUNTAIN HIGH

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didn’t see it. If I’m being honest, my first visit to the Blue Mountain Observatory ended in quiet failure. After waiting in line to stick my eye in the giant telescope trained on something amazing in the night sky—a planet, or maybe a constellation—and listening to the repeated instructions of the helpful astronomer on hand, I still couldn’t make heads or tails out of the intended image. The kids before me saw it, as did their parents—and their excited yelps and steady “aahhs” reinforced just how cool it was to get a better glimpse of the universe—but I embarrassingly struck out.

Here’s the thing: It hardly mattered.

If you’ve never done it before, a visit to the Blue Mountain Observatory’s free stargazing event is a sight to behold even before looking up to the sky.

Visitors drive up 6,300 feet to the top of Blue Mountain and are greeted by the 16-foot Boller and Chivens f/18 Cassegrain telescope housed inside

an Ash Dome. Students, staff and faculty from the Department of Physics and Astronomy discuss what’s being viewed through the telescopes as well as how to find celestial objects with the naked eye or a pair of binoculars (that part I got, by the way).

It’s usually packed—reservations are required— and, when not waiting for a peek through the big lens, everyone meanders atop the mountain pointing skyward and sharing stories. It’s enough to make even a failed student want to return.

–Skylar Browning The University of Montana’s Blue Mountain Observatory hosts a free stargazing event Fri., July 1, at 10:30 PM. Reservations required. Directions and link to RSVP available at hs.umt.edu/physics/Blue_Mountain _Observatory

photo by Joe Weston

THURSDAY JUNE 30 Spend a couple of hours at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. As you weed, mulch and build, you’ll learn about native plants and how to create your own garden at home. 4–6 PM Thurs. through Aug. 4. Free and open to the public.

FRIDAY JULY 1 The stars at night are deep and bright CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP up on Blue Mountain Observatory.

University Astronomers will be on hand to guide viewers. Visit hs.umt.edu for times and to reserve free tickets.

Join other peddlers for a weekly ride to Free Cycles Missoula and back to UM. Meet at the Grizzly statue. 12:30–2 PM. Free. Contact Sandra Broadus at 406-243-4599 for info.

Spend the weekend learning to care for bees, get the most of of your seed bombs and learn what’s edible in the woods. $130. Message janet@richsoil.com for more info.

TUESDAY JULY 5 Play a round of disc golf in a local park. Missoula Parks and Rec and Garden City Flyers set up a course in a local park each Tuesday. This week’s folf adventure is at Fort Missoula, 5 PM. Free.

Join the Montana Dirt Girls every Tuesday for an all-women hike or bike somewhere in the area.

Find locations at facebook.com/MontanaDirtGirls. 6 PM. Enjoy yoga outdoors with Missoula Parks and Rec. Skilled instructors teach yoga basics to all ages and abilities every Tuesday evening at a local park. This week, head to Bonner Park for your down dog. 6-7 PM.

WEDNESDAY JULY 6 The Missoula Marathon running class is designed for beginning to advanced runners. Every Wednesday at 6 PM, Run Wild Missoula in the basement of the Runner’s Edge, 304 N. Higgins. $100.

THURSDAY JULY 7 Spend the weekend volunteering on the North Fork of Fish Creek doing light trail maintenance and invasive plant removal with the Great Burn Study Group. Message ofinnwood@gmail.com for more info and to sign up.

Spend a couple of hours at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. As you weed, mulch and build, you’ll learn about native plants and how to create your own garden at home.

4–6 PM Thurs. through Aug. 4. Free and open to the public.

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By Amy Alkon SOMEDAY, HER PRINCE WILL RUN I'm a single woman in my 40s. It's been ages since I've seriously dated anyone. People tell me that I seem "closed off." I don't want to be, but I worry that I'll get into another relationship that ends badly. I don't want to die alone, but I just don't think I can survive another heartbreak.

–Terrified My dad loves quoting that FDR line, "The only thing you have to fear is fear itself." Sorry, Pops, but that's ridiculous.

There are things to fear in life. A couple of examples that spring to mind: 1. A hug from the lady at work who just got back from vacationing in Ebola territory. 2.

Being in immediate need of lifesaving surgery and waking up to your drunken neighbor operating on you with salad utensils and a steak knife.

However, it turns out that there's a next part to that "fear itself" line–explaining that the problematic kind of fear is "nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Perhaps that sounds familiar? And granted, when love packs its bags, leaving you with just a few empty hangers swinging in your closet where your man's shirts used to be, it's normal to come undone for a while -perhaps spending some time lying on the bathroom floor in an evening dress and breakfasting on Froot Loops a la vodka.

However, what's also normal is recovering from heartbreak. Grief researcher George Bonanno explains that while therapists and self-help books portray grief after a loss as a paralyzing sadness that people are unable to survive without professional help, this isn't how he finds it affects most of us. In fact, he says we are wired to be resilient–to pull ourselves out of our misery hole and get on with things.

What helps in this, Bonanno explains, is "hardiness." Research by clinical psychologist Salvatore Maddi finds that hardiness involves three interrelated attitudes: a desire to engage with people and life (rather than detach and isolate yourself), a belief in taking action to make things better (rather than sinking into "passivity and powerlessness"), and a willingness to face stressful stuff and use it as a learning experience–transforming personal disasters into personal growth.

Even if the behaviors that make up hardiness don't come naturally to you, they're there for the taking. So, yes, heartbreak will be painful, but hardiness is a

GENERAL shovel you can use to dig yourself out.

What you don't get to do is make the bratty demand, "I want love without hurt or disappointment!" You can fill up your life so it won't be so empty if somebody leaves you and get comfy with the hard truth: Having love is no guarantee that you won't "die alone"–choking on a chicken bone just as your beloved's gone out the door all, "Wow, double coupon day at the Quik Sak! Be right back, loverbunny!"

WOW OR NEVER There are two women who arouse mega-chemistry in me when we hug, talk, etc.

Unfortunately, neither is available. Though I'm basically attracted to the woman I'm dating (meaning she's the right height, weight, hair color, etc.), I don't feel those highs with her. So, my question is, can I make a go of this relationship even though I lack the tingly zest I have with the taken ladies?

–Missing The Whole Enchilada Can you "make a go" of this relationship? Of course you can! Before you know it, you'll be booking one of those romantic weekend getaway packages to try to rekindle that magical indifference you felt at the start.

Unfortunately, you can't work up to lusting after a woman, like by making your libido do pushups over her picture. We seem to have evolved to be subconsciously drawn to the smell of certain people–those who have immune system genes different from ours, with whom we'd make a baby with a broader set of defenses against icky parasites and disease. Men, in particular, evolved to be hot for features that reflect high fertility, like a small waist, big eyes, and big pillowy lips.

The right smell and physical features flick the "on" switch in what affective neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp calls your "seeking system," sending you signals (in the form of "tingly zest")--much like a sign spinner holding up a big arrow, "Your penis here!"

No, obviously, you can't have it all, but you have to have enough of it all–enough of the hots for a woman, along with the hots for who she is as a human being.

This isn't to say there won't be issues in bed, but you're more likely to solve them if the licensed professional best suited to help you is not the corner taxidermist.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com. www.advicegoddess.com

[C2] Missoula Independent • June 30–July 7, 2016

Auto Body Detailer Wellestablished auto body shop is looking for an upbeat, hardworking, reliable individual to detail cars, keep shop clean, and drive customers around. Must have valid MT Driver’ s License with a clean driving record. Wage $10/hour. Must be able lift 5075# when needed. Hours are MF 8: 30-5: 30, 1 hour lunch. - Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 27833 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS NEEDED! NELSON PERSONNEL is looking to fill positions for Class B drivers ASAP. $14/hour, Fulltime. Call Us at 543-6033 HOME RESOURCE IS HIRING! Home ReSource seeks a Reuse Specialist to help reduce waste and build a vibrant and sustainable local economy at our retail store. To apply visit: homeresource.org.

KAMP IMPLEMENT, farm equipment, truck dealership, has immediate F/T opening for an EXPERIENCED PARTS COUNTER PERSON. Pay DOE. Benefits.

Parts/ computer experience required. Belgrade 406-388-4295

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LEGAL SECRETARY/ OFFICE MANAGER TRAVEL AGENT PRODUCTION SUPPORT TOOL ROOM MACHINIST AUTO BODY DETAILER RN/LPN INSURANCE MEMBER SPECIALIST View these positions and more or apply online. www.lcstaffing.com 406-542-3377

Legal Secretary Legal Secretary/Office Manager- Montana’s number one eviction company seeking a full-time Legal Secretary/Office Manager to perform a variety of legal, and administrative duties; prefer legal background. Position will be required to handle strict confidential client and firm data in a professional and ethical manner. Excellent client communication skills and service required. Duties include: greeting and handling intake for new clients, format documents into final form, proofread, copy, scan, process mail; prepare mailings and court filings; schedule client appointments and court events. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #28030 NEED A JOB? Let NELSON PERSONNEL help in your job search!

Fill out an application and schedule an interview. Call Us at 5436033 Nelson Personnel is in search for a professional, friendly individual to fill FULL-TIME a RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASST. position. $1012/hr. Call Us at 543-6033 NELSON PERSONNEL is looking to fill a PRODUCTION SUPPORT position for a manufacturing company. $11.00/hr. Full-Time. Call Us at 543-6033 Pet Adoption The Humane Society of Western Montana staff consists of 18 dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate employees. We care for over 1300 animals at the shelter each year, maintain an adoption rate of 98%+. Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialists are responsible for ensuring the pets and people we serve receive exceptional and enriching care. The duties include daily pet care (enriching, cleaning, feeding, monitoring and medicating), matchmaking and adoptions, performing pet intake interviews and exams, placing special needs pets and above all, practicing the humane treatment of all animals. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10213195 Production Support Contribute to running the business by ensuring quality and on time delivery when preparing prefinished siding, including: loading of automated machines, painting of boards by hand, and bundling and packaging of units for shipment. Contribute to improving the business by continually contributing and implementing ideas to improve the worksite or processes at all times. This includes creating a positive culture of continuous im-

SHIFT SUPERVISOR (4) FT Positions supporting persons with disabilities in a residential setting. $9.80 -$10.30/hr. Position open until filled.

Must Have: Valid driver license, No history of neglect, abuse or exploitation.

Applications available at OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES, INC., 2821 S. Russell, Missoula, MT. 59801 or online at www.orimt.org.

Extensive background checks will be completed. NO RESUMES. EEO/AA-M/F/disability/ protected veteran status.

provement by learning and applying lean principles, exhibiting honesty at all times, and respecting other people at all times. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 27159 Room Attendant Immediate need for both full-time and parttime ROOM ATTENDANTS at a Missoula hotel. We are looking for individuals who will pay strong attention to detail, who can provide an exceptional quality of service in order to give our guests a memorable experience. MUST be dependable, and MUST must be available weekends and holidays!

Responsible for cleaning every area in the guest rooms, tubs, toilets, sinks, changing linens, dusting and vacuuming. There are both full-time and part time positions, days of the week vary, Pay starts at $8.25 per hour. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10214195 School Bus Drivers Help give some kids the lift they need while doing a community service!

We are now hiring and training for fall. $250 signing bonus after 90 working days! We offer rewarding part-time work to people who enjoy working with kids. We offer you employment that fits well with many schedules. Not only will you earn extra money, you’ll learn skills that are usable for years to come! Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10213268 Tire Technician Local tire shop needs to hire a full-time TIRE TECHNICIAN as soon as possible!

Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug screening test! Must be able to physically do the job and keep up in a fast-paced environment. Experience is preferred, but not required! Will change and repair light truck and passenger tires, and change and repair truck tires.

Work is full time, and scheduled between the store hours of Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday’s 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Wage is $11.00 per hour or more depending on experience. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10213466 Trader/Broker Assistant Ideal candidate will work in a fast-

paced, changing and growing open office environment with a strong work ethic. Duties include: assisting domestic trader(s) with prospects and customers, maintaining orders, arranging and tracking shipments, building and maintaining relationships with new and existing logistics companies, customers and prospects, customer support and maintaining transaction paperwork and supplier audits. Must be confident, extremely detail oriented and possess strong written, oral, organizational skills. Must prioritize and be flexible and innovative in problem solving. 2+ years related business experience. Proficiency in MS Office- Outlook, Excel, and Word. Excellent compensation and benefits package. – Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 27755 Travel Agent Travel agents do much more than help members plan exceptional getaways. They are critical in helping deliver our tradition of trust through unparalleled service and value. As a rapidly growing and financially stable company we are recruiting a creative, dynamic and motivated Travel Agent to drive big ideas and enhance services for our members. This is an immediate part-time opportunity for a salesminded individual to join an exclusive team of Travel Agents in our booming Missoula, MT Branch office. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 27636 WORK OUTSIDE! NELSON PERSONNEL is looking to fill a Maintenance position for a property management company. $10/hr.

Full-time. Call Us at 543-6033

PROFESSIONAL Big Brothers Big Sisters Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary function of this position is to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers.

30/hrs a week, employer paid health insurance, 10 paid holidays, vacation.

Performance Measures: The successful incumbent will produce

EMPLOYMENT positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, match retention rate, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.

Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10214179 Examining Land Surveyor Missoula County is seeking a regular, full-time EXAMINING LAND SURVEYOR. Requires two years of college level or technical education in survey, engineering or a closely related field. Requires five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of surveying.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This position will perform professional level survey work and manages the subdivision and certificate of survey review process. Serves as part of the management team for the Public Works Department. Work is full-time and pay is $25.43/hr.

Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10212932 HOME RESOURCE IS HIRING! Home ReSource seeks a Work Programs Coordinator who is committed to social justice and community sustainability. For more information or to apply visit: homeresource.org.

Male Residential Counselor Summit Preparatory School,a non-profit, therapeutic boarding school for teens located in Kalispell on 500 acres, seeks FT Male Residential Counselor as direct care staff for boys team.

Provides leadership and program support for team and community. Leads psychosocial teaching groups, clubs and other activities. Supervises students with attention to safety and program expectations. Bachelor’s degree/outdoor rec. experience req’d. Salary DOE. Health insurance. Send resume/cover letter to Lainsworth@summitprepschool.org. www.summitprepschool.org.

Software Tester Logistic Systems, Inc. (LogiSYS) is seeking a Software Tester to join our company. A software tester actively uses company software to ensure that every function of the software works as designed. Testers search for results regarding performance, reliability, bugs and any other failures. Detailed metrics are recorded and monitored to track the progress and outcomes of the testing process. Testing status is communicated either verbally or in writing. Testers help develop training and specification documentation. At the conclusion of testing, software testers may make recommendations, document failures, and perform other tasks as required. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10214148

SKILLED LABOR CHIP TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED from the Missoula area. • Must be present to apply • Local hauls • Home daily • Good pay • Benefits • 2 years

exp. required Call 406-4937876 9am-5pm M-F. FULL-TIME DIESEL MECHANIC. New dealership facility. Health Insurance, Benefits. Minimum 2-yr Diesel Tech degree. Diesel experience, Farm background and CDL helpful. Willie’s Farm Repair, Scobey, Montana 406-487-5338 Stone Installer/ Fabricator Seeking energetic and attentive person to join our team in a fast-paced stone countertop fabrication shop. Ideal candidate must: Possess current MT DL; Be able to safely lift, pull and move heavy objects and equipment; Possess basic carpentry skills, including completing accurate measurements and calculations; Be able to safely and accurately use hand and power tools. Preferred requirements include: Experience in a granite/quartz fabrication shop; Certification as a forklift operator. $11-$15 DOE. E-mail resume to hollie@imperialmissoula.com Tool Room Machinist An established and growing Missoula manufacturing company is looking for a full time, experienced Tool Room Machinist. Responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a CNC machine; maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience with G-code programming, Solid Works for CAD and CAM is preferred, other 3D solid modeling experience will be considered. Experience setting up manual and mill lathes. Knowledge of basic math, geometry and trigonometry. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Hours are M-TH 6am-3pm and F 6am-12noon.

Wage $16$18/hour DOE. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID # 27822 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs and refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL. Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula, 1-800-5454546

HEALTH CAREERS NICU Nurse (RN) Come work at this 146-bed medical center serving the patients of

MARKETPLACE Missoula,Montana. This Joint Commission accredited facility sits on a 45-acre campus and provides comprehensive medical care ranging from emergency care to intensive care, obstetrics, surgical services, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and more. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10214108 RN/LPN Seeking RN/LPN with an entrepreneurial spirit to join an established Missoula Physician, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry to become a part of a startup clinic! This new Clinic will be dedicated to the treatment of patients with Migraines and Headaches. If you are an RN or LPN committed to excellent quality patient care and want to be a part of a startup organization, who has the flexibility of initially working part-time then please apply! There is great potential for growth and additional clinics throughout Western Montana.

Montana licensure required.

Wage range competitive. This position will work one day a week with the potential increasing to 3-4 days a week, if desired. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 27918 RNs up to $45/hr., LPNs up to $37.50/hr., CNAs up to $22.50/hr. Free gas/weekly pay, $2000 bonus. AACO Nursing Agency 1-800-656-4414 Ext. 107

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE to join our team to sell office products in the Missoula area.

This position is paid via commission but we will guarantee a salary the first 6 months you are working. No experience required if you have the drive and person-

ality to make sales calls! Our store hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job # 10213530

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SALES Insurance Member Specialist As a Member Specialist you will join a team of highly skilled colleagues offering exceptional service. You will be accountable for your individual goals as well as shared team goals. Required Qualifications and Experience: Attendance is an essential function of the position, minimum one year of sales experience, solid knowledge of basic geography, ability to read a map, minimum one year working in customer service with direct contact with the public, high school diploma or GED. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #27635 Salesperson

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Outdoor Antique Flea Market.

Over an acre of antiques and collectables from many vendors.

Sunday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Virgelle, off U.S. 87 between Fort Benton and Big Sandy. Sponsored by Virgelle Merc Antiques. Lunch available.

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AUCTIONS KB FARMING FARM EQUIPMENT “LIVE AUCTION” Thurs., July 14, 10 a.m. 14 mi. NE of Conrad, MT Large line of excellent farm equipment. View @ ShobeAuction.com or MBAuction.com 406-538-5125

Kid Crossing offers exceptional value on nearly new children’s clothing and equipment.

Providing eco-friendly clothing exchange since 2001. Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • Buy Local!

1521 South Russell St. • 406829-8808 • www.kidcrossingstores.com

MUSIC Turn off your PC & turn on your life! Guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass lessons.

Rentals available. Bennett’s Music Studio 721-0190 BennettsMusicStudio.com WANTED TO BUY Guitar Wanted! Locally musician will pay up $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson. Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800995-1217.

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ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE The Missoula Independent, Montana’s premier weekly publication of people, politics and culture, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our advertising sales team. Customer service experience and strong organizational skills are required. Sales experience is preferred, but we’re happy to train someone who brings a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm. We offer a competitive comp and benefits package, as well as a fun, dynamic work environment.

Micro-distillery spirits from around the world

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missoulanews.com • June 30–July 7, 2016 [C3]

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Once upon a time, weren’t you the master builder who never finished building your castle? Weren’t you the exile who wandered aimlessly while fantasizing about the perfect sanctuary of the past or the sweet safety zone of the future? Didn’t you perversely nurture the ache that arose from your sense of not feeling at home in the world? I hope that by now you have renounced all of those kinky inclinations. If you haven’t, now would be an excellent time to do so. How might you reinvest the mojo that will be liberated by the demise of those bad habits?

Christine White N.D.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Of all the concert pianos in the world, 80 percent of them are made by Steinway. A former president of the company once remarked that in each piano, “243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 pounds on an iron frame.” He said it was “proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.” That will be a potential talent of yours in the coming weeks, Gemini.

Like a Steinway piano, you will have the power to turn tension into beauty. But will you actually accomplish this noble goal, or will your efforts be less melodious? It all depends on how much poised self-discipline you summon.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dear Dr. Brezsny: A psychic predicted that sometime this year I will fall in love with a convenience store clerk who’s secretly a down-on-his-luck prince of a small African country. She said that he and I have a unique destiny. Together we will break the world’s record for dancing without getting bitten in a pit of cobras while drunk on absinthe on our honeymoon. But there’s a problem. I didn’t have time to ask the psychic how I’ll meet my soulmate, and I can’t afford to pay $250 for another reading. Can you help? - Mopey Taurus.” Dear Mopey: The psychic lied. Neither she nor anyone else can see what the future will bring you. Why? Because what happens will be largely determined by your own actions. I suggest you celebrate this fact. It’s the perfect time to do so: July is Feed Your Willpower Month.

BLACK BEAR NATUROPATHIC

By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): During winter, some bears spend months hibernating. Their body temperatures and heart rates drop. They breathe drowsily. Their movements are minimal. Many hummingbirds engage in a similar slow-down – but they do it every single night. By day they are among the most manic creatures on earth, flapping their wings and gathering sustenance with heroic zeal.

When the sun slips below the horizon, they rest with equal intensity. In my estimation, Aries, you don’t need a full-on immersion in idleness like the bears. But you’d benefit from a shorter stint, akin to the hummingbird’s period of dormancy.

Affordable, quality addiction counseling in a confidential, comfortable atmosphere. Stepping Stones Counseling, PLLC. Shari Rigg, LAC • 406-926-1453 • shari@steppingstonesmissoula.c om. Skype sessions available.

ANIYSA Middle Eastern Dance Classes and Supplies. Call 2730368. www.aniysa.com Certified Reiki Master Certified Reiki master. Excellent references. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Kind, compassionate and restorative energy support. Reiki has been shown to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, anger & PTSD. Find out what Reiki can do for you. Home studio, no parking hassles. Call Jill, 406-370-9547 Need to make a change in your diet but don’t know where to start? We can help. Helmer Family Chiropractic 406-830-3333.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, I have selected three aphorisms by poet James Richardson to guide you. Aphorism #1: “The worst helplessness is forgetting there is help.” My commentary: You have the power to avoid that fate. Start by identifying the sources of healing and assistance that are available to you. Aphorism #2: “You do not have to be a fire to keep one burning.” My commentary: Generate all the heat and light you can, yes, but don’t torch yourself. Aphorism #3: “Patience is not very different from courage. It just takes longer.” My commentary: But it may not take a whole lot longer.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not know this, but I am the founder and CEO of Proud To Be Humble, an acclaimed organization devoted to minimizing vanity. It is my sworn duty to protest any ego that exceeds the acceptable limits as defined by the Geneva Convention on Narcissism.

However, I now find myself conflicted. Because of the lyrical beauty and bighearted charisma that are currently emanating from your ego, I am unable, in good conscience, to ask you to tone yourself down. In fact, I hereby grant you a license to expand your self-love to unprecedented proportions. You may also feel free to unleash a series of lovely brags.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next 28 days will not be a favorable period to sit around passively wishing to be noticed. Nor will it be a good time to wait to be rescued or to trust in others to instigate desirable actions. On the other hand, it will be an excellent phase to be an initiator: to decide what needs to be done, to state your intentions concisely, and to carry out your master plan with alacrity and efficiency. To help ensure your success during the next 28 days, make this declaration each morning before breakfast: “I don’t want to OBSERVE the show. I want to BE the show.”

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “In life, as in bicycling, pedal when you have to, coast when you can.” So says author James Lough, and now I’m passing on his advice to you – just in time for your transition from the heavy-pedaling season to the coasting-is-fun phase. I suspect that at this juncture in your life story you may be a bit addicted to the heavy pedaling. You could be so accustomed to the intensity that you’re inclined to be suspicious of an opportunity to enjoy ease and grace. Don’t be like that.

Accept the gift with innocent gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When a jet flies low overhead, every glass in the cupboard sings,” writes aphorist James Richardson. “Feelings are like that: choral, not single; mixed, never pure.” That’s always true, but it will be intensely true for you in the coming weeks. I hope you can find a way to tolerate, even thrive on, the flood of ambiguous complexity. I hope you won’t chicken out and try to pretend that your feelings are one-dimensional and easily understandable. In my opinion, you are ripe to receive rich lessons in the beauty and power of mysterious emotions.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pop artist Andy Warhol said that in the future, everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. His idea had a resonance with the phrase “nine days wonder,” which as far back as Elizabethan times referred to a person or event that captured the public’s fascination for a while. You Capricorns are entering a phase when you’re far more likely than usual to bask in the spotlight.

Between now and September 2017, I bet you’ll garner at least a short burst of glory, acclaim, or stardom – perhaps much more. Are you ready for your close-up? Have you prepped for the influx of attention that may be coming your way?

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of my readers, Jay O’Dell, told me this story: “After my cancer surgery, a nurse said to me, ‘You may as well try magical thinking. Regular thinking hasn’t helped.’ I said to the nurse, ‘Well, why the hell not?’ That was seven years ago.” In bringing O’Dell’s testimony to your attention, I don’t mean to suggest you will have any health problems that warrant a strong dose of magical thinking. Not at all. But you may get wrapped up in a psychological twist or a spiritual riddle that would benefit from magical thinking. And what exactly is magical thinking? Here’s one definition: The stories that unfold in your imagination have important effects on what actually happens to you.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let’s talk about X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors. By their very nature, they are unpredictable and ephemeral, even when they offer benevolent breakthroughs. So you may not even notice their arrival if you’re entranced by your expectations and stuck in your habitual ways. But here’s the good news, Pisces: Right now you are not unduly entranced by your expectations or stuck in your habits. Odds are high that you will spy the sweet twists of fate – the Xfactors and wild cards and strange attractors – as they float into view. You will pounce on them and put them to work while they’re still fresh. And then they will help you hike your ratings or get the funding you need or animate the kind of love that heals.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES.

[C4] Missoula Independent • June 30–July 7, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES FT Harrison Contract Bid Submission. Fort Harrison Billeting Fund Advisory Council is accepting bid submissions to run our front desk reservation program. Duties include: running ‘Front Desk Anywhere’ software; greeting guests; managing reservations; issuing keys; and general office work. To receive a copy of the billeting RFP bid submission process email Mr. Chris Herskind at christopher.r.herskind.mil@mail.mil.

IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA BEFORE KAREN A. ORZECH, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Case No.: CV2016-1100 SUMMONS FOR POSSESSION BY PUBLICATION CARAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Plaintiff, v. CALEB CRUSE, et al., Defendant.

TO: Caleb Cruse 1400 D. Sunset Pines Missoula, MT 59802 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer a Complaint filed in Justice Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer upon Plaintiff ’s attorney, Thomas C. Orr, Thomas C. Orr Law Offices, P.O. Box 8096, Missoula, Montana 59807, within ten (10) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in the case of your failure to appear or answer, relief sought by Plaintiff will be taken against you as requested. A $30.00 filing fee must accompany Defendant’s answer. DATED this 20th day of June, 2016. By: /s/ Karen A. Orzech MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Probate No. DP-1680 Dept. 4 Judge Townsend NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF GLENN R. SCHMIDT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be either mailed to JACOB W. SCHMIDT,

the personal representative .

Return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 2414 Aspen, CO 81612 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court Dated (date of earliest publication). /s/ Jacob W.Schmidt, P.O. 2414 Aspen, CO 81612 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 2 Cause No. DP-16-96 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA C. SHARBONO, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their 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 Jason C. Harby, return receipt requested, at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2620 Radio Way, P.O. Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of June, 2016 ST. PETER LAW OFFICES, P.C. /s/ /Jason C. Harby I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DATED this 23rd day of June, 2016. /s/ Dean Sharbono, Personal Representative

MNAXLP EDITH GRAHAM, 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 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 ALTA MARINA GRAHAM, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Worden Thane P.C., P.O. Box 4747, Missoula, MT 59806, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 20th day of June, 2016. /s/ Alta Marina Graham c/o Worden Thane P.C. P.O. Box 4747, Missoula, Montana 59806-4747 WORDEN THANE P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Gail M. Haviland, Esq. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-16-87 Hon. Karen S. Townsend Presiding.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ILIENE E. SHREVE, 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 De-

ceased 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 Wanda Ellen Shreve Braae, 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 13 day of June, 2016. /s/ Wanda Braae, Personal Representative SKJELSET & GEER, P.L.L.P. By: /s/ Suzanne Geer Attorneys for the Estate STATE OF MONTANA ):ss. County of Missoula) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed this 13 day of June, 2016. /s/ Wanda Braae, Personal Representative Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 day of June, 2016. /s/ Suzanne Geer Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Stevensville, Montana My Commission Expires October 2, 2016 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP16-100 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID CUTTS LOGAN, 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 be mailed to Bruce M. Reid, Personal Representative, c/o SOL & WOLFE LAW FIRM, PLLP at 101 East Broadway, Ste. 300, Missoula, Montana 59802, return receipt requested, or filed with the clerk of the above Court at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802.

DATED this 25th day of May, 2016. /s/ Bruce M. Reid, Personal Representative /s/ Michael Sol, Attorney for Personal Representative Montana Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, Cause No. DV 2011-923, Robert James Wilkes v. State of Montana, Hon. Ed. McLean presiding. Please take notice the Montana Innocence Project (MTIP) seeks to contact S.W., date of birth 12/19/1982, recently known to be a resident of Helena, MT, Missoula, MT, and Casper, WY. MTIP seeks S.W.’s consent for the release of her confidential medical records in relation to the abovementioned case. Please contact MTIP at 406-2436698, or MTIP Legal Director Larry D. Mansch at

larry@mtinnocenceproject.or g, with any information about how to reach S.W. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BENJAMIN P. HURSH, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 711-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER IS/ARE: Grantor: John T. Giblin, III (“Grantor”) Original Trustee: Western Title & Escrow Successor Trustee: Benjamin P. Hursh, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: First Interstate Bank (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: John T. Giblin, III THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 41-A of Certificate of Survey No. 5752, located in the

S1/2NE1/4 and the N1/2SE1/4 of Section 18, Township 15 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana.

RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Missoula County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2011, and recorded April 29, 2011, in Book 876 of Micro Records at Page 1281, under Document No. 201107066 records of Missoula County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated April 19, 2016, and recorded April 22, 2016, under Document No. 201606048, Book 960, Page 276, records of Missoula County, Montana. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $1,267.00 due under the Promissory Note dated April 29, 2011, as extended, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the February, 2016 payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF May 9, 2016, ARE: Principal: $96,916.16 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 7.5000% per annum. As of May 9, 2016 the interest balance is $2,998.13 and interest accrues at the rate of $19.9142 per day. Escrow:

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 3 Cause No. DG-16-39 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF L.P., a Minor.

UPON Request for Hearing; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: Hearing is set for Thursday the 28th of July, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. DATED this 4th day of May, 2016. /s/ John W. Larson, District Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY DEPT. NO. 4 PROBATE NO. DP-16-110 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE

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PUBLIC NOTICES $239.24 Late fees: $375.00 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor.

If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY

ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: September 22, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Crowley Fleck PLLP, 305 S. Fourth St., Suite 100, Missoula, MT 598077099 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash.

The conveyance will be made

by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the

MNAXLP sale. Dated this 9th day of May, 2016. /s/ Benjamin P. Hursh BENJAMIN P. HURSH Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 9th May, 2016, by Benjamin P. Hursh, as Trustee. /s/ Dawn L. Hanninen Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: February 14, 2020 File No.: 34-156-081 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/14/11, recorded as Instrument No. 201118230 B: 884 P: 1257, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in

which Douglas A Freas and Andrea L Freas, 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 4 in Block 12 of West View, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official plat of record in Book 10 of Plats at Page 1.

Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note

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(“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 12/01/15 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 26, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $176,552.93. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $173,598.16, 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 September 2, 2016 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 a t w w w. No r t h w e s t trustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Freas, Douglas A. and Andrea L. (TS# 7023.116195) 1002.286787File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/17/04, recorded as Instrument No. 200413948 Book 732 Page 1241, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Mon-

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tana in which Lori Hanebuth, a married woman as her separate estate was Grantor, Montana Mortgage Company, a Montana Corporation was Beneficiary and Insured Titles, LLC was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles, LLC as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 4 of Certificate of Survey No. 5200, a tract of land located in the Southeast one-quarter of Section 20, Township 15 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Montana Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201304679, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP3. 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 03/01/15 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 2, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $194,900.52. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $180,898.17, 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 Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula,

PUBLIC NOTICES MT 59802, On the Front Steps, City of Missoula on September 22, 2016 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 a t w w w. No r t h w e s t trustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com.

HANEBUTH, LORI (TS# 7023.114234) 1002.284908-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 06/18/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200814959 B: 821 P: 1138, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in

MNAXLP which Lester J. Silverthorne was Grantor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Golf Savings Bank, its successors and assigns was Beneficiary and Insured Titles was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 3 and 4 in Block 90 of School Addition, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. 201312931 B:915 P: 697, beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the prom-

issory 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 12/01/15 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of April 13, 2016, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $142,544.95. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $136,845.89, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the

Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on August 26, 2016 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 a t w w w. No r t h w e s t t rustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Silverthorne, Lester J. (TS# 7023.116152) 1002.286633-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR

CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 15, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 14 IN BLOCK 2 OF BEN HUGHES ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF STACY K BUCKINGHAM, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on May 5, 2004, and recorded on May 11, 2004 as Book 731, Page 1555 under Document No. 200412694. Modification

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PUBLIC NOTICES agreement recorded August 26, 2013 in Book 918, Page 689 under Document no.

201317123. The beneficial interest is currently held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Chase Funding Loan Acquisition Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2004-OPT1. 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 $550.30, beginning November 1, 2015, 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 31, 2016 is $170,212.08 principal, interest at the rate of 2.15000% totaling $1,829.76, late charges in the amount of $924.56, escrow advances of $746.97, suspense balance of $-350.00 and other fees and expenses advanced of $147.00, plus accruing interest, 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

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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: April 5, 2016 /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss.

County of Bingham) On this 5 day of April, 2016 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission

MNAXLP expires: 2/18/2020 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs BUCKINGHAM 101101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 24, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 47 OF MALONEY RANCH PHASE VI, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. CHAD M BAUER, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Community Bank- Missoula, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on October 15, 2007, and recorded on October 15, 2007 as Book 807 Page 612 under Document No. 200727252. The beneficial interest is currently held

by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,388.38, beginning August 1, 2014, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of April 29, 2016 is $298,328.28 principal, interest at the rate of 4.62500% totaling $25,204.46, late charges in the amount of $208.26, escrow advances of $13,530.97, and other fees and expenses advanced of $7,041.59, plus accruing interest, 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 be-

come 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: April 14, 2016 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First

American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 14 day of April, 2016, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 69-2021 Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs BAUER 101086 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 25, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 1 OF WEBBER ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF EUGENE KARL SCHAFER and JANET LINDQUIST SCHAFER, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Equity Direct Mortgage Corp., A CCorporation, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on May 8, 1998, and recorded on May 13, 1998 as Book 541 Page 296 Document No. 9812132. The beneficial interest is currently held by HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-SC1. 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

PUBLIC NOTICES Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $945.00, beginning November 1, 2015, 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 April 29, 2016 is $79,863.64 principal, interest at the rate of 10.00000% totaling $4,605.83, late charges in the amount of $425.25, escrow advances of $496.74, and other fees and expenses advanced of $2,409.84, plus accruing interest, 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: April 14, 2016 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 14 day of April, 2016, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 69-2021 Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs SCHAFER 101179 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on August 9, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Main Door of the Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 1 AND THE NORTH 37 FEET OF LOT 2 OF WOHL HOME TRACTS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL

MNAXLP RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. CHRIS JOHNSON and DARLA JOHNSON, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Insured Titles LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for Mountain West Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on October 4, 2006, and recorded on October 10, 2006 as Book 784, Page 1488, Document No. 200626239. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”).

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 $1,161.34 beginning August 1, 2015, 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 February 9, 2016 is $292,042.89 principal, interest at the rate of 2.00000% totaling $4,329.32, escrow advances of $1,405.80, suspense balance of $-228.40 and other fees and expenses advanced of $257.00, plus accruing interest, 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: April 4, 2016 /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 4 day of April, 2016 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kailtin Ann Gotch know to me to be the Assis-

tant 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following described personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds. Proceeds from the public sale for said personal property shall be applied to the debt owed to Rent-a-Space in the amounts listed below (plus as yet undetermined amounts to conduct the sale): Space/Amount/Property Desc: 3140/Dustin Stevens/$288/golf clubs 6210/Regina Leistiko/$450/chair SALE LOCATION: Gardner’s Auction Service, 4810 Highway 93 S, Missoula, MT www.gardnersauction.com SALE DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 @ 5:30 PM (check website for details) TERMS: Public sale to the highest bidder. Sold “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”.

Cash or certified funds.

executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 02/18/2020 Seterus vs JOHNSON, CHRIS 100999

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 26, 223, 237 Units can contain furniture, cloths, chairs, Toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting 7/18/2016 by appt only by calling 541-7919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to at 7/21/2016 at 4:00 P.M. Buyer’s bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale, All Sales final.

BITTERROOT MINI STORAGE 6415 Mormon Creek Rd., Lolo, MT 59847 Will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 26, 31, 74, 97, 111 & 119, 108, 120, 114 & 115.. Units may contain misc. household goods, furniture, toys, clothes, tools and other misc. items.

We will hold a live auction starting at 1:00 p.m. on July 27th, 2016.

Payment will be due immediately at acknowledgment of winning bid.

Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Unit must be emptied by buyer at least 10 business days from day of sale.

Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale.

All sales are final.

Please contact Grizzly Property Management, Inc. at (406) 542-2060 or rentals@grizzlypm.com with any questions.

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RENTALS APARTMENTS 1 bed, 1 bath, $575, walk to Downtown & U of M, coin op laundry, carport & off street parking, W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333 1 bed, 1 bath, $625, Pullman, W/D hookups, off street parking, large deck, W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal and State Fair Housing Acts, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, marital status, age, and/or creed or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, and pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination in housing call HUD at toll-free at 1-800-8777353 or Montana Fair Housing toll-free at 1-800-929-2611

REAL ESTATE 1024 Stephens Ave. #1. 2 bed/1 bath, central location, coin-ops, cat? $725. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

303 E. Spruce St. #1. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops on site, cat? $600. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

1315 E. Broadway #4. 2 bed/1.5 bath, near University, coin-ops, storage, pet? $850. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

432 Washington St. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops. $750.

Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

1502 Ernest Ave. #3. 1 bed/1 bath, central location, W/D hookups, $600. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

509 S. 5th St. East #5. 2 bed/1 bath, 3 blocks to campus, coinops on site. $750. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

2 bed, 1 bath, $750, near The Good Food Store, DW, coin op laundry & off street parking, H/W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

706 Longstaff #3. 1 bed/1 bath, Slant Streets, W/D hookups, storage. $625. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

237 ½ E. Front St. “G”. Studio/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops. $600.

Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

FIDELITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Garden City Property Management. Voted Best Property Management Company in Missoula for the past 8 years. 406-5496106 www.gcpm-mt.com

MOBILE HOMES Lolo RV Park. Spaces available to rent. W/S/G/Electric in-

cluded. $460/month. 273-6034 Lolo, nice park. Lot for single wide 16x80. Water, sewer and garbage paid.

No dogs. $280/mo. 406-273-6034

DUPLEXES 3909 Buckley Place. 2 bed/1 bath, central location, W/D hookups, garage. $775. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 612 Gerald Ave. 1 bed/1 bath, triplex close to UM, hardwood floors, shared yard. $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

HOUSES Garden City Property Management. Voted Best Property Management Company in Missoula for the past 8 years. 406-5496106 www.gcpm-mt.com

COMMERCIAL 1535 Liberty Lane. Centrally located professional office space in energy-efficient building on the river. Rochelle Glasgow, Ink Realty Group. 728-8270 glasgow@montana.com

HOMES FOR SALE

$206,888. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 pat@properties2000.com

10955 Cedar Ridge. Loft bedroom, 1 bath on 20+ acres with deck, studio & sauna. $299,900.

Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

210 South 3rd West. Lease space available by the Hip Strip near Bernice’s Bakery. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

1428 Cooper. Modern 3 bed, 2.5 bath with radiant heat, metal roof & fenced backyard. $289,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

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4 Bdr, 4 Bath Wye area home 2.3 acres. $469,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit

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4611 North Avenue West. 3 bed, 2 bath on almost 1/2 acre near the river. $409,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group.

239-8350 shannonhilliard5@ gmail.com 5 Bdr, 2.5 Bath Lower Rattlesnake home. $525,000.

BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 5 Bdr, 2.5 Bath University District home. $625,000. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit

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408 Oak Street. Remodeled 1 bed, 1 bath with wood floors in River Front Park neighborhood.

Energy Efficient! 520 Luella Lane. Centrally located 2 story home near bike trails and

7000 Uncle Robert Ln #7

251-4707 119 N. Johnson #2 1 Bed/1 Bath $625/month Uncle Robert Lane 2 Bed Apt. $760/month fidelityproperty.com

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Grizzly Property Management, Inc. "Let us tend your den" Since 1995, where tenants and landlords call home.

2205 South Avenue West 542-2060• grizzlypm.com

Finalist

Finalist

Central Missoula location with 10 offices, in-space conference room, server room and cubical area. Lots of open space with outside decking and use of large community conference room and break area.

Designated parking as well as off-street parking for employees and clients. Energy efficient building with low utility costs.

For location and more info, view these and other properties at:

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Rochelle Glasgow Cell:(406) 544-7507 • glasgow@montana.com

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REAL ESTATE the Good Food Store! Low maintenance, energy-efficient home with over 2000 square feet! $260,000 KD 406-2045227 porticorealestate.com Fidelity Management Services, Inc. • 7000 Uncle Robert Lane #7, Missoula • 406-251-4707. Visit our website at fidelityproperty.com.

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More than 35 years of Sales & Marketing experience.

JAY GETZ, Prudential Montana Real Estate. (406) 214-4016 • j a y. g e t z @ p r u m t . c o m • www.JayGetzMissoula.com Natural Housebuilders, Inc. Building comfortable energy efficient craftsman homes with radiant floor heat. 406369-0940 OR 406-6426863. Facebook/Natural House builders,inc. Solar Active House. www.faswall.com. www.naturalhousebuilder.net Trail Street 2144 Trail Street.

Beautiful upgraded home in an awesome location with immaculate landscaping! A Must See! $280,000 KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Wonderful Target Range home 2020 Sundance Ln 59804, 4+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, shop, fenced yard, updated windows & appliances, u/g sprinklers, near river access $378,000 (406) 531-3753

CONDOS 2 Bdr, 1.5 Bath, Lewis & Clark condo. $146,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com Burns Street Condo 1400 Burns #16 Located next to Burns Street Bistro, this is a beautiful space to call home. With over 1200 sq ft this home lets you spread out and relax. $158,000 KD 240-5227 or Sarah 3703995 porticorealestate.com Helena Downtown Condos! 3 bedroom 3 bath renovated upscale downtown condo MLS#294732 TEXT E180911 to 51004. 2 bedroom 1 bath SKYVIEW downtown condo MLS#294877 Text E179147 to 51004. Contact Ryan for your private showing, visit ryan.exitrealtyhelena.com or call/text 406.465.3038. #688 Uptown Flats #301. Large 1 bed, 1 bath plus bonus room with all the amenities. $210,000.

Anne Jablonski, Portico 546.5816. annierealtor@ gmail.com

4033 Matthew Street. 2 bed, 1 bath mobile home in Westview Park with deck & mountain views. $38,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com

LAND FOR SALE 156 ACRES, EASY ACCESS. $199,900. Bordered by USFS lands. Prime hunting. 15 minutes to Superior MT. Southern exposure, good mix of trees and meadows. Power nearby. Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406-8801956 • NewHomes@Montana.com • www.marktwite.com 18.6 acre building lot in Sleeman Creek, Lolo. $129,900.

BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 20 acres Granite County $44,900. Wild Horse Road: Gated access, prime hunting area. Timber, views, usable terrain. Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406-880-1956 • newhomes@montana.com • www.marktwite.com

perennial streams. Gated legal access. Seller terms w/20% down. Easy year around potential. Off the grid. Great southern exposure. Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406-880-1956 • NewHomes@Montana.com • www.marktwite.com NHN Old Freight Road, St. Ignatius. Approximately 11 acre building lot with Mission Mountain views. $86,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 2398350. shannonhilliard5@ gmail.com NHN Roundup Tract #5. Development opportunity. 20.07 acres. $999,000.

Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@ gmail.com NHN Roundup Tract #7. Great Development opportunity. $1,250,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 annierealtor@gmail.com NHN Weber Butte Trail. 60 acre ranch in Corvallis with sweeping Bitterroot views. $800,000.

Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350. shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Company owned. Bordered by National Forest. Timber. Water.

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COMMERCIAL 3106 West Broadway. 20,000 sq.ft. lot with 6568 sq.ft. building with office, retail & warehouse space. Zoned M1-2. $810,000.

Pat McCormick, Properties 2000.

240-7653 pat@properties 2000.com Business For Sale Established bulk spices, herbs, teas and gifts. All products, furnishings and equipment must be moved. Turn-key. 406-8223333

OUT OF TOWN 122 Ranch Creek Road. 3294 sq.ft. home on 37+ acres in Rock Creek. Bordered by Lolo National Forest on 3 sides. $1,400,000.

Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 2398350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

2598 WHISKEY JACK, HAMILTON MT. $89,500.

20+ acres South of Hamilton.

Bordered by USFS lands. Gated community access. Sweet seller terms available with 20% down.

Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406880-1956 • NewHomes@Montana.com • www.marktwite.com 3.52ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12ac $391/month Absarokee, MT21.3ac $203/month Red Lodge, MTMore properties online. Justin Joyner Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420 320 ACRES, GRANITE COUNTY. $172,000. Located about an hour east of Missoula.

Bordered by BLM and State lands. Good grazing area. Prime hunting area. Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406-880-1956 • NewHomes@Montana.com • www.marktwite.com 4.6 acre building lot in the woods with views and privacy.

Lolo, Mormon Creek Rd. $99,000. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 40 ACRES- 2 CREEKSSELLER TERMS. $69,900. 2

Uptown Flats #303. 1 bed, 1 bath with all the amenities. $159,710. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 annierealtor@gmail.com

MANUFACTURED 2011 16x80 3 bed 2 bath includes Skirting, A/C. Delivered and setup within 100 miles of Billings. $39,900 3 left. Call Now! 406-259-4663

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REAL ESTATE

1476 Eastside Highway, Corvallis.

Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath with barn & greenhouse on 7 fenced acres. $389,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Lolo home. $255,000. BHHSMT Properties.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home. $190,000. BHHSMT Properties.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit

www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath, Frenchtown home on .47 acre lot. $350,000.

BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 2 Bath, Florence home on 4.85 acres. $279,000.

BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 BEDROOM HOME ON

360 STONE ST. $415,000 5 bedroom, 4 bath Orchard Homes oasis on 2.99 acres with irrigation rights & pond with perfect space for a garden. Large dining area, tons of windows & large double garage.

Separate 4 room suite has private bath including jetted tub, laundry room & gas fireplace.

12+ACRES. $349,900.

Bring the Horses! Well kept home, 45x60 shop. All irrigated land. Less than an hour to Missoula. 2 story home. Incredible views and plenty of solitude.

Twite Realty • Mark Twite • 406880-1956 • NewHomes@Montana.com • www.marktwite.com Hot Springs 205 E Street, Hot Springs. Super-efficient 1 bed, 1bath. $139,000. KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com Hot Springs 215 Spring Street, Hot Springs. Located in a beautiful mountain valley, Hot Springs is home to a magical place called Towanda Gardens. $145,000 KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Six Mile Huson 17430 Six Mile Road, Huson. Stunning property with beautiful land and views. 3 bed, 1.5 bath early 1900’s well-maintained farmhouse. Yard features a massive raspberry patch and many fruit trees! $235,000. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

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