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Voices The readers write................................................................................................4 Street Talk Logging live music.......................................................................................4 The Week in Review The news of the day, one day at a time ......................................6 Briefs Extending Zero Fare, the county sues M2GREEN, and reconsidering overtime ..........6 Etc. Corey Stapleton’s fraud fantasy ..............................................................................7 News A leader of UM’s la résistance takes a buyout .....................................................8 News Can Congress fix wildfire funding? ......................................................................9 Opinion Looking the city’s TIF horse in the mouth ...................................................10 Opinion In Idaho, a sad state of affairs for bears ........................................................11 Feature With Montana’s marijuana law, green is the new gray area...........................14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts First impressions of the KettleHouse Amphitheater: It rocks ..............................18 Music Ancient Forest, Jeff Rosenstock, Sheer Mag ......................................................19 Music Trumans Water reemerges for a special show...................................................20 Film Humor meets tragedy in The Big Sick ................................................................21 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films .....................................................22 Resistance Kitchen Anxiety marinara.........................................................................23 Happiest Hour Soaking up the cherry sour at Plonk .................................................25 8 Days a Week And a fire for every one?.....................................................................26 Agenda Peace and independence for Colombia at JRPC.............................................31 Mountain High Photography with the Glacier Institute.............................................32

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News of the Weird ......................................................................................................12 Classifieds....................................................................................................................33 The Advice Goddess ...................................................................................................34 Free Will Astrolog y.....................................................................................................36 Crossword Puzzle .......................................................................................................41 This Modern World.....................................................................................................42 PUBLISHER Matt Gibson GENERAL MANAGER Andy Sutcliffe EDITOR Brad Tyer PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Joe Weston BOOKKEEPER Ruth Anderson ARTS EDITOR Erika Fredrickson CALENDAR EDITOR Charley Macorn STAFF REPORTERS Alex Sakariassen, Derek Brouwer, Michael Siebert COPY EDITOR Gwen McKenna EDITORIAL INTERNS Margaret Grayson, Rebecca Keith, Parker Seibold ART DIRECTOR Kou Moua GRAPHIC DESIGNER Charles Wybierala CIRCULATION ASSISTANT MANAGER Ryan Springer ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Steven Kirst, Beau Wurster, Toni Leblanc, Declan Lawson ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER Tami Allen MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR Ariel LaVenture CLASSIFIED SALES REPRESENTATIVE Declan Lawson FRONT DESK Lorie Rustvold CONTRIBUTORS Scott Renshaw, Nick Davis, Matthew Frank, Molly Laich, Dan Brooks, Rob Rusignola, Chris La Tray, Sarah Aswell, Migizi Pensoneau, April Youpee-Roll, MaryAnn Johanson

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Asked Friday at Draught Works

This summer marks the opening of the KettleHouse amphitheater and the revamped Big Sky Brewing Co. amphitheater. What outdoor concert are you most looking forward to this summer? Follow-up: What’s the last local live music act you saw?

Courtney Boggs: Well, probably Lee Brice at Big Sky. He’s country. Honestly, I hadn’t really heard of any of the really good bands that are coming to the amphitheaters. A Missoula mainstay: Andrea Harsell at the Top Hat. Kind of bluegrass, a little country-rock almost. She’s a local girl. John Burr: Just here for Ween. I work at the Grand Canyon, so I’m on a two-week vacation. I saw Ween in Bend, and I’m seeing them here, then going home. So this is my summer, pretty much. He was wearing a Ween shirt: I lived in Missoula for like six years. I saw [keyboardist Glenn] McClelland from Ween. That was probably the last live music I saw in Missoula. Gwendolyn Nix: Pat Benatar. Tickets are already purchased. Let’s be real. With Melissa Etheridge. At the KettleHouse, Aug. 12. It’s going to be epic, it’s going to be great. Does it count if you’re performing? It was at Imagine Nation, I don’t remember the name. No, scratch that. I’m in a band. The Missoula City Band, at Bonner Park. I play tenor saxophone. Stephanie LeFeuvre: Pat Benatar, hands down. ’80s music is my jam. Maybe they ought to build an amphitheater: I don’t know about local, but there was a band from Brazil that played here at Draught Works last week that was awesome. TopHouse was also here at Draught Works. They’re a local folk band. They’re awesome, and I love them.

Jon Spurlock: The biggest one I’m looking forward to is the Slayer concert. I actually live out there in Bonner. I think I’m about four miles from the amphitheater. I’ve been excited for the new KettleHouse. We’re looking at going, maybe. Trying to figure it out. Gothard Sisters, Stout Pounders and more: The last local one I think I went to was the Celtic Festival last year. We’re excited for it to continue this year.

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Locker room talk Priority #1, the Griz players comforts. As we say in Iowa: “pig shit” (“At UM, the future is in cherry wood lockers,” July 13). The number of salaries and lower costs for all students that would have been affected by that amount of money is staggering. By the way, I don’t care who paid for it, it is a slap in the face to those educators and staff laid off by budget issues. Julie Morris Howard missoulanews.com

Academic champions Do any of you realize the family that donated $7 million of this has donated tens of millions of dollars to UM that went to academics? Ever heard of the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education & Human Services? Try educating yourselves a little. By the way, what have you done for UM lately? Peter Aklestad facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Trump? The rogue county commission hired Valerie Stamey for about $50,000 per year (plus health insurance!) and almost simultaneously shut down the valley’s family planning clinic by refusing $50,000 in Title X funding (“The strange and continuing saga of former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey,” July 13). That was in September of 2013, and Stamey was a known far-right crony to the likes of extremist commissioners Burrows, Foss, Stoltz and their Republican Central Committee boss, Terry Nelson (who is still collecting $50,000/year plus health insurance as the county’s unqualified “planning office manager,” even after he’s perpetrated such debacles on the county as the failed and costly Legacy subdivision). It was bad enough in September 2013 when these ideologues threw 400 low-income women under the bus in favor of an unqualified crony, and then it got worse. And worse, and worse. And these people are still in charge. Surprised about Trump being prez? Not in Ravalli County. By God. Bill LaCroix missoulanews.com

And more Trump? Dan Brooks is a master at satire, given that he is able to ice this cake of uber-irony provided by not-fake news. It is Trumpian-scale projection that Stamey blames somebody else for making her look incompetent. To see the three-ring circus continue, tune in to the disciplinary hearing for serial frivolous-litigation lawyer Robert Myers at 3:30 p.m. July 20 at the Missoula downtown Holiday Inn. That could provide some less consequen-

tial comic relief from the presidential tweet fest. Larry Campbell missoulanews.com

The silent majority In 1974, two years after Nixon won the White House in the biggest landslide in history, it was nearly impossible to find anyone who would admit having voted for him (“Lynsey G. has seen the good, the bad and the weird of pornography. Let’s talk about it,” July 13).

“Do any of you realize the family that donated $7 million of this has donated tens of millions of dollars to UM that went to academics?” Similarly, with porn tying up a third of the internet’s bandwidth and surveys showing that at least nine of 10 Americans watch porn, it is nonetheless difficult finding those who admit doing so. John Kevin Hunt missoulanews.com

Neighborhood watch We live close to there now, and it definitely has gotten worse since we were kids (“Concerned neighbors press for change at the Hollywood Mobile Home Park,” June 29). I talked to my mom about it. Used to just be a normal trailer court. The one next to it is bad too. There are always cops patrolling the area. Rachel Michelle facebook.com/missoulaindependent

The way we were When I lived there almost 20 years ago it was a safe and clean place. Sad to see it now. Sarah Elizabeth facebook.com/missoulaindependent

The eye knows I’m in the neighborhood daily, and my past profession allows me the gift of sight. It needs to go. It’s a breeding ground for dangerous drug use and theft. Cliff Stacy facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Lawyered up KEI failed to keep proper records and is trying to evict rent-paying residents (“Tracking a mobile home park’s decadeslong decline,” July 13). This is not the first time either—it happens every six months or so. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years, had very few minor issues throughout the years until KEI bought it and claimed we aren’t paying rent. They are difficult to contact, impossible to meet, and have now gotten their lawyer to run their business. They claimed that we have not been paying rent for three years. Yes, three years. And owe them $6,600. Now we have to prove otherwise. Chris Skinner missoulanews.com

Keep trailers cheap Sad thing is they will probably evict everyone and [build] fancy condos. It would be a nice change to see the owners do what is right and clean it up. Missoula needs affordable housing, not more rich getting rich. Kristina Wasson facebook.com/missoulaindependent

The canoe view Thank you. Your description of the Arctic Refuge and why Americans need to keep these spaces wild and free was wonderful (“Zinke’s Interior agenda isn’t good for vets or land,” July 13). Thank you for your service! Patricia Kouris missoulanews.com

Who you calling ‘rag’? Admittedly well after the fact, I only learn today from an April 2017 article in the Lee Enterprises-owned Missoulian that even this rag, the Independent (ha!) is now being published under the corporate media omniscience of freaking Lee Enterprises. Given the direction that any number of issues specific to Montana are heading, as well as with respect to the history of corporate monopolization of public-interest affairs here, I would ask that your readers take this gross mischaracterization seriously, as personified by the actual title of your paper. Again, “Independent.” Ha! Fine time for a legitimately autonomous—as in independent—journalist to take this issue into the popular press realm. You folks should be ashamed. PJ Reed missoulanews.com Correction: “Sipping for elephants,” July 13, misreported the name of the University of Montana’s Broader Impacts Group program manager. She is Lisa Mills.

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WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, July 12 State agencies prepare for likely budget cuts in August. The Montana Historical Society releases a plan to reduce its budget by 16 percent, and Montana Public Radio reports that a Native American language preservation program could lose $250,000.

Thursday, July 13 A Great Falls woman is charged with forging multiple signatures on documents in order to sell a $1.2 million property in January. The land was part of a trust, and Reann Rothwell allegedly forged the signatures of two trust beneficiaries.

Friday, July 14 The Commissioner of Political Practices fines Public Service Commission Chairman Brad Johnson $3,000 for using his state office and computer to write a letter undermining a PSC candidate two weeks before the November election, in violation of state ethics law.

Saturday, July 15 Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, visits Glacier National Park for a tour with park rangers, and posts to his wall about the effects of climate change. Zuckerberg is on a quest to visit all 50 states, and probably eventually buy them.

Second looks

Budgeting overtime pay As Missoula County zeroes in on a preliminary budget proposal for 2018, overtime pay at the sheriff ’s office has suddenly become a high-profile issue. A Missoulian investigation published last week focused on overtime accrued by the office’s four captains in the past two and a half years—including as much as $66,000 by one captain in 2015. The amounts have not gone unnoticed by county commissioners. “It brought up a lot of questions,” says Commissioner Cola Rowley, “and we need to have conversations about specifically what is the reason for this, and is this a reasonable number to be spending on four people for overtime.” The expense, according to Sheriff T.J. McDermott, is partly due to staffing issues that arose shortly after he took office in 2015. At that point, McDermott tells the Indy, the office had 11 unfilled positions, accounted for by six incoming deputies undergoing training, two out with injuries, two retired, and one recently fired. McDermott says the staffing shortfall prompted the commission to grant his office four new deputies that

year, and that overtime paid to captains has declined as staffing has increased. “For a brief moment this year, around April, we were fully staffed at the sheriff ’s office,” he says. “We then had a few retirements ... and other personnel-related matters ... that created some vacancies. So we’re close.” McDermott says his office also came up with a new form for tracking overtime generated by specific duties. Overtime is an ongoing concern, he continues, since it’s a portion of his budget most likely to be overspent. How the public attention on overtime will play into budget negotiations won’t become clear until July 25, when Commissioner Dave Strohmaier expects the issue to come up during a budget meeting with the sheriff ’s personnel. Strohmaier says the public will also have an opportunity to see the current overtime request during the commission’s preliminary budget hearing on July 27. He acknowledges public interest in the topic and says “it’s probably worth at least probing a little,” but adds that explanations offered by the sheriff ’s office appear legitimate. “So far I’ve heard from no one in response to the recent media coverage about the sheriff ’s office’s overtime pay,” Strohmaier says. “If folks have ques-

tions or concerns or thoughts on that matter, or anything else related to the budget, we haven’t approved the thing yet.” Rowley says she was surprised by the expenses revealed by the Missoulian. Still, she says, the sheriff ’s office has identified its overtime policy as an area for improvement. Even though the commission’s authority is strictly budgetary, Rowley and Strohmaier both say overtime is an issue they’ll be following closely. “It is a tough balance, because we definitely want overtime to be managed,” Rowley says, “but protecting the public safety is going to require overtime hours, and it’s going to be in the middle of the night.” Alex Sakariassen

Mill troubles

County sues for unpaid taxes Before this year, Montana counties had few methods of recourse for collecting delinquent property taxes in civil court. But because of the state legislature’s passage of House Bill 516, introduced by Rep. Kimberly Dudik, D-Missoula, counties can now file civil actions to reclaim such debts, and the first test of the new law is just around the corner.

Sunday, July 16

Monday, July 17 A plume of smoke is visible from Missoula as a lightning-sparked fire burns west of Lolo Peak. The Missoulian reports 19 new fires in the Bitterroot National Forest in the prior week, most of which are now out.

Tuesday, July 18 Sen. Steve Daines says he supports repealing Obamacare without a replacement after the Senate health-care bill is declared dead. Daines met with President Trump Monday night to discuss the bill. A planned protest at Daine’s Front Street office went ahead as planned.

We can talk free college for all all we want, but there’s a whole lot of people that can get a darn good job, like in Montana, out of an apprenticeship.” —Gov. Steve Bullock, alluding to Bernie Sanders’ education platform in an interview with The New York Times after forming a PAC that allows Bullock to fundraise for a presidential or Senate run.

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[news] Last week, Missoula County filed a lawsuit against M2GREEN Redevelopment, current owners of the former Smurfit-Stone Mill site, the former paper mill in Frenchtown that was closed in 2010. M2GREEN intended to sell the property’s scrap metals, but according to the suit failed to pay taxes on the site, accumulating just over $1.2 million in delinquent tax debt. Prior to the passage of HB 516, Missoula County’s only recourse would have been to acquire the site by filing a tax lien, Dudik says. The matter is further complicated by the mill’s designation as a state Superfund site. Acquiring the property would place the responsibility for cleanup on the county. Dudik says she drafted the legislation after hearing from county officials that their hands were tied. Her bill allows the county to pursue a settlement in civil court, so long as the delinquent amount meets or exceeds $250,000. The site is currently divided into 15 parcels, and the county’s suit seeks payment on two of those parcels, which, according to County Deputy Attorney Anna Conley, constitutes the majority of the site’s tax debt. An additional suit was filed by the Missoula City-County Health Department, alleging “community decay” and seeking an order giving the health department authority to clean the site up. The complaint seeks a judgment against M2GREEN for the cost of cleanup in the event that M2GREEN is unwilling to clean the site itself. Conley says a stipulation was filed between Missoula County and M2GREEN last week, whereby the company agrees not to transfer ownership of the property or use it as collateral for debts. M2GREEN also agreed to pay the county the proceeds from an upcoming auction of fixtures from the mill site. That auction is scheduled for August 10. “There’s a good legal chance that [the county] should be able to recover this money,” Dudik says. “In my view this is a pretty simple case.” Michael Siebert

On the bus

Topping off Zero Fare There weren’t many people at the downtown transfer center on a recent Tuesday after the morning commuter rush had passed. One man smoked

on a bench, another hopped off his bike to squint at the spinning cylinder that displays the bus schedule before pedaling away. Waiting riders were outnumbered by a trio of people who’d set up a free Christian literature stand next to the shelter. But don’t be fooled by the empty terminal. Mountain Line counted a record 1.56 million rides last year across its 12 routes, an average of about 5,000 every day that buses ran. The figure indicates that bus riders are a small fraction of Missoula commuters, but it significantly exceeds the number that Mountain Line operators hoped to achieve. The ridership surge stems from a demonstration program, started in 2015, to eliminate fares on Mountain Line buses. When zero-fare was announced, Mountain Line officials estimated the move would increase rides 45 percent by January 2018, the date the project’s funding would expire. The increase to date is 70 percent. “We blew it out of the water,” general manager Corey Aldridge told Missoula City Council recently. The switch is drawing new riders and enabling regular bus users to ride it more often. A ridership survey last year found that half of respondents began using the bus after zero-fare was implemented, while 48 percent said they ride more often because of the change. Mountain Line riders are split evenly between commuters and all-purpose users, and a majority—57 percent—identify as low income. With zero-fare showing results, the program is about to get a top-off. Mountain Line secured contributions from 15 public and private groups to provide the $470,000 that riders would otherwise pay in annual fares. In May, those partners met in Mayor John Engen’s office and made a verbal commitment to renew zero-fare for another three years, Mountain Line community outreach coordinator Bill Pfeiffer says.

BY THE NUMBERS

$1.2 billion Offer from the Missoula-based Washington Companies to buy Dominion Diamond Corp., a Canadian diamond mining company reported by Reuters to be the third-largest diamond mining company in the world by market value. The Washington Companies are owned by Dennis Washington, whose net worth is estimated at $6 billion. Public entities contribute the majority of zerofare funds, with University of Montana/ASUM Transportation contributing $205,000 annually and the City of Missoula chipping in $100,000 annually. (The city’s contribution is separate from a voter-approved levy that funded a simultaneous expansion of route service). Private commercial donors include St. Patrick Hospital at $25,000 per year and Southgate Mall at $1,500. Given the increased ridership, Mountain Line wants to increase funding for the program by about 10 percent, Pfeiffer says. The organization wants to broaden its buy-in, too. Mountain Line’s 40th anniversary is in December, prompting a push to bring the number of zerofare partners to 40 as well. Supporting zero-fare made sense for large employers such as St. Patrick, which previously purchased fare cards for its employees. “Instead of buying fares or passes for their clients, they’re now giving those benefits to the entire community,” Aldridge told City Council. Following that logic, officials are confident they can convince more partners to step onboard. Derek Brouwer

ETC. Secretary of State Corey Stapleton believes. He believes that of the 91 ballots rejected by Missoula County in the May special election, some were “cast and signed with ill-intent.” He expressed this belief in a July 3 email to Missoula election administrator Rebecca Connors. As for how he came to this conclusion—well: “The law of large numbers would support that.” Stapleton is lucky—the rest of us not so much—to have taken office at the dawn of a political era in which elected officials can make assertions about climate science, crowd size or voter fraud based on nothing more than gut feeling. Stapleton has so far failed to produce any evidence, at all, to back his claim that Missoula County—and apparently only Missoula County— suffers from a “systematic risk” of indifference among election officers. He’s accused Missoula of giving safe harbor to a certain level of voter fraud, of not taking election law seriously. There’s no reason to think that, but Stapleton is a believer, and he expects you to believe him. Maybe he has evidence. We have no way of knowing. His office didn’t respond to multiple requests by the Indy to speak with Stapleton about his concerns. We wanted to ask him why he wasn’t similarly outraged about Yellowstone County’s 528 rejected ballots, since his “law of large numbers”—a concept Stapleton obviously doesn’t understand—would seem to indicate fraud there, too. What about Gallatin County, with 336 rejected ballots? Or Flathead County, with 207? Stapleton won all three last fall. Stapleton was quoted by Lee’s state bureau this week on best- and worst-case scenarios, and whether fraudulent voters are vanishingly rare or just not getting caught. He still didn’t offer any evidence of what he’s called Missoula County’s “culture of permissivity” [sic]. Instead he lamented being “personally attacked.” Connors has countered Stapleton’s belief with nothing but facts. When a voter contacted her office about someone else casting her mail ballot in May, Connors looped in the county attorney’s office and drafted a letter to the State Canvass Board. When she informed local law enforcement of Stapleton’s concerns in mid-June, she was told that investigative authority would fall to the Secretary of State. Who has either no interest in or no ability to understand the facts of the matter. There may be no evidence of voter fraud in Missoula County, but someone’s certainly serving voters poorly.

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Ceding the field At UM, a leader of la résistance takes a buyout by Derek Brouwer

Summer heat leaves University of Montana French professor Michel Valentin without a scarf to flip across his shoulders, as he so often does to punctuate whatever criticism du jour he’s hurling at campus administrators. On a recent morning, Valentin was instead wearing a thin, white sportcoat over a vneck T-shirt. The jacket highlights his wispy white hair, and on its lapel he’s pinned an image of the O’odham peoples’ creator god, I’itoi, traditionally depicted as the “man in the maze.” He doesn’t mention it, but the man in the maze is à propos of Valentin’s present quandary. While the labyrinth is a metaphor for life’s trials, I’itoi himself is said to have retired, as a little old man, to a mountain cave. For the last five years, Valentin has been the fiercest defender of liberal arts education at UM, protesting budget cuts at every turn while accusing UM and state officials of a coordinated assault on the humanities. Should they try to shut down the French program, or oust him through retrenchment, Valentin is the professor who would be expected to handcuff himself to his desk. He would never go willingly, or quietly. Except he’s doing precisely that. The morning we met, July 17, was Valentin’s last day of 30 years as a UM professor of French and critical theory. He did not wait for the guillotine so he could sing hymns upon its scaffold. Valentin, 70, is taking a buyout, one of 20 professors over age 60 who have agreed to retire this summer in exchange for six months’ salary so the university can save costs. Their positions, Interim President Sheila Stearns has said, will not be replaced. Valentin is aware that his enemies may see irony in UM’s most intransigent political dissenter agreeing to take a buyout—or, in his words, “sell out.” And he has created plenty of enemies with a political style that polite Americans might chide as divisive, which this reporter once described as “bomb throwing,” and which he calls “loud-mouthed.” Valentin is a member of the UM Advocacy Coalition, a group of faculty that has resisted

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academic budget cuts since the early days of the university’s lengthy enrollment crisis. Their approach has elicited rebukes from student government, faculty leaders and administrators alike, who have tended to see the coalition has too alarmist, too aggressive and too loose with facts. “Faculty members that are upset with the current situation should attempt to work constructively with UM students and administration moving for-

fense, even a reimagining, to survive, yet UM is paralyzed, he says. Valentin variously taps his fingers on the table, contorts them into shapes—a rhizome signifying capitalism, a tightrope for his own predicament—to punctuate his points. He sweeps his hands in circles as he sketches his vision for a reimagined liberal education, in which fields such as French are embedded in academic clusters instead of stand-alone degrees.

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If more faculty were willing to speak out, Michel Valentin says, UM wouldn’t be in such dire straits today.

ward,” read a student government resolution from 2013, as the coalition was staging its first rallies. Valentin himself was called a hypocrite by Vice President Mike Reid during a public meeting in 2015 for complaining that officials were slow to respond to the crisis while simultaneously protesting budget cuts. And when, during an emergency faculty union meeting earlier this year, Valentin suggested they go on strike, none of his peers spoke in support. “I appreciate the vigor of their conviction and think they have the university’s best interests at heart,” says professor Liz Putnam, while declining to comment on Valentin personally. “I just disagree with some of their methods.” Valentin knows his style of protest has been out of sync with the majority of his UM peers. That’s because the academy, he says, has become a “pathetic, petit-bourgeois ghetto” overtaken by conformists and capitalists, and where dissenters are dismissed as radicals. In this environment, liberal arts education requires an impassioned de-

But Valentin will not be around to make that case. With Valentin gone, he says, UM’s already shrinking French section will be down to two and a half faculty, and administrators will forge ahead with “program prioritization,” a euphemism for the bureaucratic process he has equated with faculty slitting their own throats. “That bothers me a lot, but what can I do?” he says. Valentin says there’s no martyrdom behind his decision to retire, no attempt to spare younger faculty the axe. He’s just fed up, demoralized and disoriented, as indicated in a private “testimonial” he distributed to friends to explain his departure. The letter is four pages long and includes more than a dozen footnotes, including one reference to Hitler. “When those who try to save the Humanities are accused of burning academia,” he writes near the conclusion, “it is time to go to the mountain.” dbrouwer@missoulanews.com

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Funding firefighting Proposed legislation would prioritize logging by Rebecca Worby

The West is in the midst of another intense wildfire season. Recent weeks have seen dangerous fires from Nevada to Montana. A state of emergency has been declared in Arizona. With President Donald Trump proposing to cut the Forest Service’s firefighting budget by nearly $300 million, the question of how to manage and fund wildfire suppression on public lands has again reared its head. Over the past decade, as wildfire season has lengthened and fires have grown more severe, firefighting has claimed more and more of the Forest Service’s funds, accounting for 56 percent of its overall budget in 2016. Conservatives in Congress have long tried to push legislation that, though ostensibly geared toward wildfire risk reduction, would benefit the timber industry. And with a Republican majority and an administration intent on rolling back environmental-review processes, such legislation may gain even more traction. First introduced in 2015, the Resilient Federal Forests Act is one such attempt. The only self-described forester in Congress, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., reintroduced the bill in the House last month. “This legislation will streamline the permitting process for proactive thinning projects while simultaneously ensuring reforestation activities,” cosponsor Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said in a press release. That “streamlining” would be done in part through expanding the use of categorical exclusions. The exemptions would increase the acreage that could be thinned or logged without public input and full environmental review, from 3,000 acres currently to 10,000 acres. The bill would also allow the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to skip required consultations with the Fish and Wildlife Service if the agencies say a project isn’t likely to harm federally protected species. The House Natural Resources Committee has approved the legislation, with a vote expected in the House later this month. Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said in a press release that the bill will “increase the pace, scale and cost efficiency of forest management

projects without sacrificing environmental protections.” But environmentalists–and House Democrats–disagree, citing concerns that the bill would fast-track logging projects and sidestep environmental considerations. The bill is “a wish list for the timber industry,” says Susan Jane Brown, wildlands program director and staff attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center, noting that the Forest Service didn’t ask for the expansion of categorical exclusions. “It’s the timber industry pushing forward with that ask throughout the bill,” Brown says.

The Western Governors’ Association, which has long sought to end fire-borrowing, suggests that a “comprehensive solution should address capacity constraints and allow for a predictable program of work for agencies to fulfill their management responsibilities,” according to a spokesperson. The Wildfire Disaster Funding Act, first introduced in 2013, represents a more comprehensive alternative, at least when it comes to funding. Introduced again in June by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, the bill would create a new funding process under which agencies’ disaster budget caps could be adjusted as the cost of fighting

DATA VISUALIZATION: BROOKE WARREN/HIGH COUNTRY NEWS SOURCE: THE RISING COST OF WILDFIRE OPERATIONS: EFFECTS ON THE FOREST SERVICE’S NON-FIRE WORK, USDA, FS, AUG 4, 2015

How the Forest Service’s budget has changed over 20 years.

The Resilient Federal Forests Act also addresses wildfire management funding, an increasingly urgent problem. In 1995, the Forest Service dedicated 16 percent of its budget to firefighting. That number had risen to over 50 percent by 2015. Currently, fire suppression costs are subject to a budget cap based on the average cost over the last ten years. When costs go higher, agencies like the Forest Service are forced to use resources allotted for other purposes–so-called fire-borrowing. This practice translates to less money for other important programs, including those meant to reduce future fire danger. Under this bill, the Forest Service and the BLM would be able to tap into Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to fight catastrophic fires.

wildfires increases. The bill has the support of major environmental groups, including the Sierra Club and the Wilderness Society, and enjoys bipartisan support in the House, with over 60 cosponsors, while the Resilient Federal Forests Act has only eight. Both bills have failed to make it through Congress in the past, and that could be the case again. But Brown notes that parts of a piecemeal bill like the Resilient Federal Forests Act could be “plucked out” and attached to must-pass legislation that would be more challenging to stop. “The potential for doing harm is high with this Congress,” she says. Rebecca Worby is an editorial fellow at High Country News, where this article was originally published.

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[10] Missoula Independent • July 20–July 27, 2017

by Dan Brooks

Last month, the Missoula Redevelopment Agency offered almost $3.6 million in tax increment financing to the developers of a new hotel on the site of the old Mercantile building. Because the site is within the Front Street Urban Renewal District, the MRA can use property tax revenues from the area to reimburse HomeBase Montana for certain costs of the project, on the assumption that it will make up the difference in increased tax revenues later. That’s what the MRA can do. The question of whether it should is another matter. The purpose of tax increment financing is to encourage developers to start new projects in blighted areas. The Marriott Mercantile is not a new project. HomeBase committed to a development agreement in August of 2016, and demolition started three months ago. The only reason to give the developer TIF money now is to prevent the project from falling apart. That would definitely be bad. The historic Mercantile building has been demolished. To sacrifice it for the promise of new construction and wind up with a vacant lot instead would be a minor disaster. Giving a private business $3.6 million in public funds might be worth it, if it made the difference between having a hotel and having a giant hole in the ground. Developer Andy Holloran never said TIF money would make or break this deal, but he implied that it might. According to Independent reporter Derek Brouwer, when a resident attending the MRA meeting asked Holloran what would happen if he didn’t get the $3.6 million he asked for, Holloran replied that it would “stress” the project. That makes it sound like he needs the money. But Holloran undermined that theory later in the week when he claimed that the project would generate more tax revenues than originally anticipated. I quote David Erickson in the Missoulian: “Holloran says he thinks the Department of Revenue’s estimates are low, because he and his team have added $5 million more to the total project costs, including 27 more rooms than the original design.”

Hold up—we gave them $3.6 million, and they expanded the project by $5 million? That makes it sounds like HomeBase did not need our money at all. The public funding that MRA gave this project, ostensibly to keep it from becoming stressed, actually paid to expand it. This news is particularly disappointing in light of what those TIF funds are supposed to pay for. About $1.5 million will reimburse the developer for the cost of deconstructing

“Giving a private business $3.6 million in public funds might be worth it, if it made the difference between having a hotel and having a giant hole in the ground.”

the old building and recovering many of its materials instead of demolishing it outright. Deconstruction was expensive, but it was also a condition of the developer’s agreement with the city. HomeBase had already done the work without running into any cash-flow problems. Where was the city’s compelling interest in offering the developer another $1.5 million dollars to do what had already been done?

The $335,746 in TIF money that will reimburse HomeBase for preserving the pharmacy portion of the old Merc looks like money dubiously spent, too. Like deconstruction, the pharmacy was a condition of the original permit. Developers agreed to forfeit a $3 million bond if it was destroyed, and now the MRA has offered to reimburse them for holding up their end of the deal—even though the pharmacy suffered a partial collapse during deconstruction in May. Another $151,500 in TIF financing will pay for asbestos removal that has already been completed. As with demolition and pharmacy preservation, the city has offered a lot of money to get what it already has. None of these expenditures will affect the future of the project. With terms agreed to and construction underway, what did taxpayers get in exchange for our $3.6 million? I understand the sunk-cost argument for giving public funds to a private venture, if it’s that or an empty lot downtown. That’s not the situation we’re facing, though. If the MRA is saying it’s a wise investment for the city to give $3.6 million in tax revenue to a real estate developer because it will earn us more in the long run, that’s a totally different proposition. It constitutes a different vision of the agency, whose function is to encourage development, not selectively invest in developments that are already underway. The MRA estimates that most of the additional tax revenues generated by this project will go to paying off the TIF bond over the next 25 years. That’s a long wait to break even. Who knows but that the next generation of Missoulians might think of some use for $3.6 million even more valuable to the public than a bigger Marriott? If giving that money to a real estate developer is a wise investment of taxpayer funds, the MRA needs to make that argument to taxpayers. Until then, it will be difficult to say whose interests this deal has served. Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture, and the gradual merger between city government and commercial real estate development at combatblog.net.

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Shawshank grizzlies In Idaho, a hunter finds a sad state of affairs for bears by Matt Martens

For $16.96 a person, you can see bears—guaranteed furry stimulation. It’s called Yellowstone Bear World, a “drive-thru wildlife park” in eastern Idaho that’s crammed with over 40 black bears and grizzlies. There are also elk, mountain goats, whitetails, mule deer, wolves, moose and bison, all living in guarded enclosures on just over an acre of land. If that sounds too small for that many animals, you’re right. There is also a petting zoo, roller coaster, gift shop, pumpkin patch, haybale maze and spud-chucking course. At Bear World, you can lick an ice cream cone while a pot-bellied pig licks your palm. But naturally, the main event is the bears. I’m a hunter and I’ve seen lots of bears in the wild, but my family hasn’t. And so one day I took my wife, three daughters and in-laws to this place of enclosed wildlife. There are two ways to see the bears. You can pay for a vehicle pass, and you and your family sit in the same car you came in to cruise the winding road through the park. You are instructed to go slow and keep your windows up. Or, for a couple of Benjamin Franklins, you can ride in the back of a tall, open-cab bus with strangers from all over the world. An enthusiastic guide barks instructions over a loudspeaker as you set off. Every customer is given a pan of fresh bread and bagels so they can feed the bears. I’ll admit it was somewhat exhilarating at first to toss chunks of bread to omnivores only feet from my fingers. But the feeling faded as the animals below us wandered around. I tried to put on my happy face. After all, this trip was for my family. There was even a special section where you could bottle-feed bear cubs. What else could a kid need? That was exactly the problem. My children don’t need to feed bears. Bears are wild creatures fully adapted to feed themselves—every once in a

while, in fact, they even eat people. Bears are bears, remember? But these caged creatures seemed like fat, furry zombies. Some had to be yelled at by our guide, who called herself a curator. Her problem: The bears didn’t want to move because they were already gorged with food thrown from the bus that preceded ours by just 20 minutes. She tried particularly

“I’m a hunter. I’ve killed and eaten bears, an act some would say I should be tortured for committing. But what I saw at Bear World was a fate much crueler than death by arrow or bullet.”

hard to stir a large sow with a beautiful brown cape, attempting to lure her from her bed by saying, “Here, pretty girl, here, pretty girl, come get your breakfast.” A man beside me toting a camera the size of a NASA telescope was entranced, murmuring, “They’re so furry” and “They don’t look scary at all.” But I was heartbroken. The wild had been taken from these bears. It

was gutting to see these bears stumble to the edge of the road to grab handouts from people like me. I remember one large bear sitting motionless on his rear, his legs sticking straight out, paws tucked between his knees. He looked like an over-bundled child at the bottom of a ski lift who’d just seen his snowboard slide down the mountain. This bear made me feel queasy. He was not acting like a bear. He seemed depressed. Living a caged life always on display, begging for junk food, is not what these animals were born to do. I’m a hunter. I’ve killed and eaten bears, an act some would say I should be tortured for committing. But what I saw at Bear World was a fate much crueler than death by arrow or bullet. I saw bears that had become “institutionalized,” as actor Morgan Freeman puts it in the movie, The Shawshank Redemption. The film is about freedom, if you haven’t seen it—something these bears will never know. Yellowstone Bear World no doubt educates. It shows people wild animals they probably will never see in the wild. Many bears that live there were born in captivity or are “problem bears,” meaning they’ve been trapped and relocated after becoming habituated to humans. I can understand that, but it sure as hell didn’t feel right watching a bear named Teton posing for the tourists, crumbs falling down his chest, an unmistakable glint of shame in his eyes. Bears are supposed to be untamed. They’re supposed to be a threat to humanity. They’re supposed to be hungry. But an overfed bear sitting on his rump in the middle of a road isn’t hungry anymore. He is full of us, and he is ashamed. Me too.

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Matt Martens is a contributor to Writers on the Range, the opinion service of High Country News (hcn.org ). He writes and likes to hunt in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

missoulanews.com • July 20–July 27, 2017 [11]

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OH, CANADA – What could go wrong? Canadian company Bad Axe Throwing announced in June it is bringing its unusual entertainment concept to Denver. It’s “like darts, but on steroids,” says founder Mario Zelaya. Customers provide their own food and beer and learn how to throw axes at targets. “We’ll be bringing along the competitive league side as well. That means that folks in Denver can sign up ... and compete at a global level,” Zelaya said. SMOOTH REACTIONS – Did you say french fries or FRESH fries? Eiram Chanel Amir Dixson, 25, made a point of ordering fresh french fries at a Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Wendy’s drive-thru in May. When the exchange between the dissatisfied Dixson and a Wendy’s worker escalated, the employee threw a soda at Dixson, and Dixson fired back by spraying Mace through the drivethru window. Police charged Dixson with one count of using tear gas to immobilize. Rachel Borch, 21, of Hope, Maine, was out for a run in June when a raccoon attacked her. Thinking quickly, Borch grabbed the animal and, despite being bitten, ran to a puddle on the trail and held its head underwater until it drowned. (BONUS: Borch’s father retrieved the dead raccoon and delivered it for rabies testing in a Taste of the Wild dog food bag.) INSULT TO INJURY – It was dark in the wee hours of June 30 in Jacksonville, Florida, and Cedric Jelks, 38, probably never saw the loaded gun on the driver’s seat of his car as he got in, but he certainly felt it after the gun went off, wounding his manhood. When police investigating the report of a gunshot wound arrived at the hospital Jelks was taken to, they added possible firearms charges to his pain after discovering Jelks had a prior conviction for cocaine possession.

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WHY NOT? – A driver in Zhenjiang, China, took drive-thru service to the next level on June 10 when he carefully pulled his tiny automobile through the front doors of a convenience store, requested a package of potato chips and a bottle of yogurt, paid for his purchase and reversed through the doors with the cashier’s guidance. Surveillance video shows the cashier waving and saluting as the car pulls away. He posited that the driver might have been avoiding getting out of his car in the rain. FINER POINTS OF THE LAW – A restaurant owner near Florence, Italy, was ordered to pay 2,000 euros in fines in June after judges in Italy’s highest court declared it illegal to keep lobsters on ice in restaurants because it causes them undue suffering. “The suffering caused by detaining the animals while they wait to be cooked cannot be justified,” the judges ruled. In a fit of law abidance, a resident of Yorkshire, England, called that country’s emergency phone number to report that Queen Elizabeth II was not wearing her seatbelt as she departed the Palace of Westminster on June 21 after delivering her traditional speech at the State Opening of Parliament. Police warned that the 999 system is meant to be used only for emergencies. BRIGHT IDEAS – Smoke bombs aren’t just for celebrating our nation’s birth. Mike Tingley of Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, burned his garage to the ground on July 3 when he used smoke bombs to try to rid the structure of a bees’ nest. When firefighters from three townships arrived, fireworks stored in the garage were shooting into the sky. “We really weren’t going to celebrate the Fourth of July so much,” Tingley said. His home, which was not attached to the garage, was not damaged. OOPS! – Jerry Lynn of Ross, Pennsylvania, is continually haunted by the result of a minor mishap 13 years ago while drilling a hole in the wall of his living room. During his project, an alarm clock fell through the hole and to the floor behind the wall. Since then, the alarm sounds dutifully at 7:10 p.m. (standard time) every day. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT – Ventura County, California, sheriff’s officers charged three produce workers with grand theft fruit after they were caught making unauthorized cash sales of avocados from a ripening facility. Joseph Valenzuela, 38, Carlos Chavez, 28, and Rahim Leblanc, 30, liquidated up to $300,000 worth of off-the-books avocados. “It’s a big product here in California,” said Sgt. John Franchi. “Everybody loves avocados.”

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[12] Missoula Independent • July 20–July 27, 2017

missoulanews.com • July 20–July 27, 2017 [13]

How Montana’s muddled marijuana law put providers and patients at risk—and how to fix it by Hunter Pauli

THE RAID

n the morning of May 18, 2016, two Drug Enforcement Agency convoys wound their way through Bozeman’s outer suburbs. One drove to the Four Corners industrial park west of town, and the other to a rural northside home at 1340 Hidden Valley Road. At Four Corners, agents executed a search warrant on the headquarters of Montana Buds, a medical marijuana dispensary network owned by Charlton Campbell with branches in cities across western Montana. Based on information acquired from confidential informants, the DEA believed that Charlton Campbell, his business partner Michael Mason, his brother Jesse Campbell, and employee David Maples were conspirators in an interstate drug ring, in flagrant violation of state and federal law. The DEA agents raiding the Four Corners complex, owned by Charlton Campbell and Mason, found about what one would expect at the state’s largest medical marijuana dispensary: nearly 400 pounds of processed marijuana, more than 40 pounds of hash oil and edibles, a hash oil laboratory, more than

1,500 live marijuana plants, and tens of thousands of dollars in cash. At Jesse’s Hidden Valley home, agents found more than 100 marijuana plants and clones in an outbuilding, $80,000 in cash in the master bedroom closet, just under 35 pounds of harvested marijuana, 29 hash oil vape cartridges, and a stack of 30 registration cards documenting Jesse Campbell’s patients. As he would later testify in federal court, Special Agent Lee Herd, who executed the search warrant on Hidden Valley Road, didn’t know the intricacies of Montana’s medical marijuana law, and he didn’t have to. The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution means that federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act, trumps state law, including the Montana Medical Marijuana Act. Jesse Campbell’s attorneys would claim that Jesse had on hand a legal amount of marijuana per patient, thus he had committed no crime under Montana law. In the past, most attorneys who have tried this tactic in such cases have seen judges shoot it down. But a new legal precedent, established only a month before the Campbell brothers and their associates were indicted, established that growers and pa-

[14] Missoula Independent • July 20–July 27, 2017

tients who can prove they followed state law can’t be federally prosecuted as common drug dealers. The Bozeman defendants would test that precedent for the first time, only to find the imprecision of Montana’s medical marijuana laws to be a devastating liability.

ROHRABACHER, FARR AND MCINTOSH In 2014, Orange County, California, Republican congressman and pot advocate Dana Rohrabacher got his wish. For more than a decade, Rohrabacher had been trying to pass federal legislation barring the U.S. Department of Justice from spending money to interfere with states’ implementation of their medical marijuana programs. Six previous attempts had died on the House floor or in committee, but in 2014 his Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment was attached without a vote as a last-minute rider to a trillion-dollar spending bill. The bill was signed into law by President Obama that December. The amendment effectively prevents the DOJ from prosecuting medical marijuana providers and patients in states with medical marijuana laws on the books, including Montana.

The amendment was tested and prevailed last August, when 10 federally indicted medical marijuana defendants, in a group appeal of the rulings in U.S. district courts in California and Washington, which had denied the Rohrabacher-Farr argument, came before a Ninth Circuit council of judges. In what became known as the McIntosh ruling, the Ninth Circuit set legal precedent by agreeing that the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment applied, sending the cases back to the lower courts. Medical marijuana providers facing prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act in states within the Ninth Circuit (including Montana) can now argue that if they aren’t breaking state law, the feds are barred from indicting them. The caveat is that if the feds can prove growers and patients were not in “strict compliance” with state law, they’re vulnerable to prosecution. While proving compliance may be easy enough in states with stringent regulations, Montana’s vague and poorly written medical marijuana laws have fluctuated wildly since their first introduction, and particularly in the last year. More often than not, what is and isn’t legal within the expansive gray areas of Montana’s marijuana

law is defined in the courts, after a provider or patient is arrested. One of the Bozeman cases would reveal that Montana law doesn’t even define what “usable marijuana” is.

MONTANA MEDICAL MARIJUANA HISTORY Montana voters first legalized medical marijuana in 2004 through a ballot initiative. The law contained few regulations and presented would-be providers and card seekers with minimal barriers to entry. By 2011, with around 30,000 registered cardholders in the state, many legislators agreed that the system was being abused by healthy people looking to get high recreationally. Instead of building a robust regulatory system, Republican lawmakers pushed through a draconian quasi-repeal restricting providers to three patients each and banning providers from accepting payment for their product — a death knell for any business. The bill was immediately challenged in court by the Montana Cannabis Industry Association, and some provisions, like the prohibition on payment, were eventually dropped. During the next five

years there was little legislative action on the state’s still-dysfunctional medical marijuana system, even as other states moved further toward decriminalization, some even legalizing recreational sales. In the spring of 2016 the Montana Supreme Court decided there were no legal grounds for preventing the three-patient limit from going into effect, and that restriction was enacted on June 30, cutting off 93 percent of the state’s roughly 13,000 patients from providers, who were forced to drop them overnight. The MTCIA led the charge to pass a citizen’s initiative repealing the patient limit on the November 2016 ballot, but the law’s drafters defined its implementation date as July 1, 2017, leaving patients in the the lurch for another eight months. The MTCIA then sued the state to modify its own bill, claiming the delayed implementation date was a “scrivener’s error.” A Montana district court judge sided with the organization and brought the law into effect in December. The Montana Medical Marijuana Act saw further regulatory amendments during the 2017 legislative session. Because medical marijuana advocates have spent years securing basic patient access, there’s been little effort devoted to developing regulation, which the Republican-controlled legislature is unlikely to pursue independently, fearing it would legitimize medical marijuana. So the law has remained vague. The Bozeman cases exposed blind spots that allow drug dealers to masquerade as medical providers and expose legal providers to prosecution.

its between March and May of 2016, bought a pound of marijuana from the Montana Buds storefront in Bozeman in increments illegal under state law and without a medical marijuana card. Such a sale obviously violates Montana’s medical marijuana laws, rendering a McIntosh defense impossible. The prosecution also said they could corroborate claims by confidential sources that Charlton Campbell was involved in interstate drug trafficking. Of the four men indicted, David Maples' case finished first. Maples was indicted on two federal drug charges after DEA agents found an edibles production lab, more than 100 pounds of marijuana, and $20,000 in cash during a June raid of an apartment rented to him by Charlton Campbell. Maples also took a plea deal. Arguing for a light sentence,

CHARGES AND EVIDENCE

Maples’ attorney said that his client, a chef who created edibles for Charlton Campbell, simply filled orders and developed new products for his employer, playing no role in distribution. Maples claimed that the hundreds of pounds of marijuana products found in his apartment were Charlton’s to distribute. “Most indicative of David’s role is the fact that he earned $20 per hour for his work while the owners of the business earned millions,” Maples’ attorney wrote. As requested by his attorney, Maples was sentenced to three years probation. Jesse Campbell and Michael Mason initially pleaded not guilty to drug charges and filed motions in December and January asking presiding judge Dana Christensen to dismiss their cases or prevent the DOJ from prosecuting them, citing the McIntosh precedent. Evidentiary hearings on the motions were held on Feb. 17 and continued on March 20.

Few federal drug cases make it all the way to trial because prosecutors typically have overwhelming evidence and defendants know they're better off pleading guilty for a lighter sentence. Without trials, many of the details of such cases remain hidden from public view. Charlton Campbell pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana — part of a plea deal with prosecutors, who dropped three additional felony charges — and was sentenced in June to 18 months in federal prison. It was initially unclear to observers why Charlton Campbell would accept a plea deal instead of mounting a McIntosh defense, as his brother and Michael Mason eventually would. It became clear when the DOJ filed an “offer of proof ” outlining the evidence prosecutors would use to prove their case should it go to trial. According to the DOJ, a confidential DEA source, over the course of three vis-

MCINTOSH DEFENSE FAILS The purpose of the evidentiary hearings was to determine if Jesse Campbell and Michael Mason, in the language of the McIntosh precedent, “strictly complied with all relevant conditions imposed by state law on the use, distribution, possession, and cultivation of medical marijuana.” If they did, the DOJ couldn’t prosecute, and the case would be dismissed. Judge Christensen put the burden of proving noncompliance on the federal prosecutor. The defense was tasked with disproving any allegation that Campbell and Mason had broken state law. During examination, DEA Special Agent Bryan Fillinger said the investigation into Montana Buds began in March of 2016, but it led to Jesse Campbell only after a Bozeman police officer tipped the agent off to a former dispensary em-

provider records from the state Department of Public Health and Human Services until after raiding the house, for fear that someone in the department might tip off the Campbells, a scenario he said has played out in other investigations. Though listed by the prosecution as a witness, Sommerville was not present for the hearing. He was still in jail and facing 10 felony and four misdemeanor charges with a maximum penalty of 127 years in jail. Based on Sommerville’s history of criminal dishonesty in Montana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Florida and Idaho, the defense argued that his word wasn’t reliable enough to have justified Fillinger’s search warrant. Christensen ruled there was enough evidence for probable cause. While the prosecution never proved Sommerville’s allegations, before or after the raid, the allegations did get them into

photo courtesy Drug Enforcement Agency via U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

Mature medical marijuana plants confiscated by DEA agents at the Hidden Valley home of Jesse Campbell. While Jesse was found to have a legal number of plants under Montana law, the judge would rule that under Montana's vague definitions he had too much harvested marijuana, and could be federally prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act.

ployee and Gallatin County jail inmate who might have some “interesting information” about his former workplace. Fillinger said he spoke with the man, Nicholas Sommerville, only once, and that the man told him that at Montana Buds he had witnessed provider-to-provider transactions, interstate cannabis sales and a Christmas party fueled by cocaine, LSD and prescription pills. Sommerville also told the agent that he had purchased half a pound of marijuana two or three times a week from Jesse Campbell at his Hidden Valley home over the course of six months. With this information, Fillinger requested that a judge subpoena NorthWestern Energy, which reported that the Hidden Valley home’s electricity bill was $1,500 to $2,200 a month, suggesting a grow operation. During cross-examination, Fillinger would admit that he never corroborated Sommerville’s claims. He also said he chose not to subpoena Jesse Campbell’s

his Jesse Campbell’s home. They still suspected him of something. “We’re not just raiding dispensaries every week or month. We look at dispensaries that we believe are not following state law,” Fillinger said at the hearing. The defense argued that under the Montana Marijuana Act, Campbell had possessed a legal quantity of plants and “usable, salable” marijuana to serve his 30 patients, and that another 33 pounds of marijuana seized by the DEA was still curing and therefore unusable. Judge Christensen said in his decision that Campbell’s testimony differentiating between dried and cured amounted to a distinction not found in the Montana Marijuana Act. Christensen acknowledged that the law’s reference to “usable” marijuana implies that providers may possess additional marijuana beyond one ounce per patient on hand — a common provider practice — but the law’s language doesn’t explicitly say so.

“The Montana Marijuana Act does not recognize this reality and the statute is clear. Campbell’s arguments reveal a failure in Montana’s legislative scheme. But, as far as this case is concerned, the Court’s hands are tied,” Christensen wrote in the order denying Jesse Campbell’s McIntoshbased request to stop the prosecution. Christensen ruled that Jesse Campbell was out of compliance for having more harvested marijuana in his possession than state law allowed. And even if he had not exceeded the possession limit, Christensen said, he would still be out of compliance because he had not filed with the health department a landlord permission form, which is required to grow medical marijuana on property owned by another person. Campbell’s mother owned the Hidden Valley home, and she had signed permission slips in 2014 and 2015, but Jesse did not file one in 2016, when he was in the process of buying the property from his mother. After Christensen denied Campbell’s McIntosh defense motions in May, he and Mason accepted plea deals. In the denial order, Christensen bemoaned the collision between state and federal drug policies. “These prosecutions are expensive, time-consuming, and as the instant motions demonstrate, challenging for the Court. Other than the acts of noncompliance identified in this order, Campbell appears to have generally acted consistent with the Montana Marijuana Act, counting his plants and patients to ensure that he did not run afoul of Montana law,” Christensen wrote. Jesse Campbell got caught in the Montana medical marijuana law’s “gray area” — a term that was used 11 times during the McIntosh defense hearings. But the fact that defendants can even argue adherence to state law in federal court is a milestone. The last time Christensen presided over a federal indictment of Montana marijuana growers, the deck was stacked completely in the prosecution’s favor.

NATIONAL COMPARISON In 2011 Chris Lindsey was federally indicted as a co-conspirator in an allegedly illegal Helena medical marijuana dispensary after a string of high-profile DEA raids on dozens of other Montana providers’ businesses. Since nothing like the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment or McIntosh defense existed at the time, Lindsey and his three co-defendants were barred from arguing during their trials that they were following state law. With no other defense available, Lindsey and two other defendants took plea deals for lesser sentences. Dispensary owner Chris Williams made a stand,

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fought the charges, and avoided an 85year mandatory minimum federal prison sentence only due to the grace of the prosecutors, who, in an unheard-of move, dropped most of the charges after the jury convicted him. Williams was released from federal prison in January to home confinement in Bozeman, and left Federal Bureau of Prisons custody on June 23. He’ll spend the next five years on probation. “I feel like anyone who is willing to risk time in federal prison to stand up for states’ rights should be applauded. It is a near-impossible battle to win, but one that should continue to be fought,” Williams says. Judge Christensen presided over that case as well, calling the mandatory minimum sentence he was forced to give Williams “unfair and absurd.” Lindsey, who lives in Missoula, recently finished his own five-year probationary sentence. As a legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of medical marijuana laws in various states. He says the McIntosh ruling is a bellwether for members of the medical marijuana community facing federal charges, but that its requirement of “strict compliance” with state law makes it almost useless in Montana. “You can’t strictly comply with Montana’s bullshit law,” Lindsey says. “We’ve been telling lawmakers that for years.” According to Lindsey, the McIntosh ruling set an all-or-nothing precedent in following state medical marijuana laws for defendants looking to escape federal prosecution. While Montana law authorizes certain conduct, providers “have to show they were completely compliant with all of the ‘t’s and the ‘i’s or you fall in the shark tank with the federal government, and it’s all over at that point because there are no defenses, there is no such thing as medical marijuana in the federal dictionary,” he says.

“It’s unfortunate that it comes down to a motion in a pretrial hearing,” he said. Of the 29 states that have passed medical marijuana laws, Lindsey says, Montana has the most unregulated system. He says there’s a pattern that distinguishes what he calls the Eastern and Western models of state regulation. In the Western model, which includes states like Montana and California, anyone minimally qualified can easily get a permit to grow medical marijuana.

zens but not with elected officials, and legislators are often reluctant to improve such laws once they’re passed. In 2013 Montana House Human Services Committee chairman David Howard, R-Park City, killed an attempt to remove the three-patient limit that was eventually removed by voters last fall. Now a state senator, Howard told the Montana Standard after I-182’s passage in November that “In Montana, we can bypass the legislative process and pass things that are ex-

ognize that they’re talking about the same substance,” Lindsey says. “It’s a completely different universe.” The “strict compliance” with state law required by the McIntosh defense is easier in eastern states, where regulations and state inspectors abound, than in Montana, where the legislature has failed to reform medical marijuana law into coherence. “We don’t even know what ‘usable marijuana’ is,” Lindsey says.

photo courtesy Drug Enforcement Agency via U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

A butane hash oil laboratory discovered by DEA agents in a May raid of a unit of the Montana Buds complex in Bozeman owned by Charlton Campbell and Michael Mason. This photograph was entered into evidence during Jesse Campbell’s McIntosh defense hearing over the objection of his attorney, who said it was unrelated to his case.

While there are some standards (such as no previous felony or drug convictions), there are no caps on the number of grow licenses, which cost as little as $1,000. Washington and Oregon had similarly low barriers to entry before those state’s legislatures, prompted by ballot-initiative legalization of recreational marijuana, enacted regulatory overhauls. Western states, which were the first to legalize medical marijuana, did so through ballot initiatives, not state legislation. Citizen initiatives are commonly used to pass agendas popular with citi-

tremely bad for Montanans.” Howard’s attempts to repeal medical marijuana in the 2017 session failed. Lindsey says that by the time eastern states got on board with medical marijuana, they were crafting regulatory systems legislatively, rather than by initiatives. Under the eastern model, only a limited number of grow licenses are available, and only at extreme cost. Lindsey says it takes about $10 million to get a grow operation running in Illinois. “You compare Illinois system to Montana’s and you almost couldn’t rec-

Where Helena has failed, Sacramento, Lansing, Salem and Olympia have not, with each legislature updating their underregulated systems to follow federal guidelines set down by the DOJ, which basically just told states to get a handle on things. In 13 years of medical marijuana legislation, Montana has accomplished staggeringly little, with basic patient access and tracking systems surpassed by other states a decade ago. Even setting systems in place to tax medical marijuana revenue has been difficult, as opponents fear that such a setup will establish it in

the state budget—a scenario that approving Michiganders call “pot for potholes.” The 2017 session showed the Legislature is finally willing to work on the law. “We’re getting there, but very slowly,” Lindsey says.

FIXING MONTANA’S LAW The Montana Cannabis Industry Association — the lobby group for medical marijuana growers that got I-182 on the ballot last year — is trying to reform the broken system one gray area at a time. Senate Bill 333 was a bipartisan medical marijuana reform bill that passed both houses with large majorities and was signed into law by Gov. Steve Bullock on May 19. According to MTCIA government-relations spokesperson Kate Cholewa, SB 333 solves some of the most glaring puzzles in the pockmarked Montana Medical Marijuana Act. “It draws clear lines between the state’s legal medical market and the black market, and really the key to that is transparency,” Cholewa says. The primary elements of the new and improved Montana act are seed-tosale tracking, a square-footage-based, or “canopy,” quota system for how much marijuana a provider is allowed to have on hand per patient, and mandatory unannounced inspections and testing. Cholewa has compared seed-to-sale tracking of medical marijuana to the Department of Livestock’s tracking of cows and milk. Provider supplies will be tracked by the health department from the seed or seedling phase through production until it is ultimately sold to patients as buds or marijuana-infused products. In the bill’s language, this is “to ensure that the marijuana or marijuana-infused product cultivated, manufactured, possessed, and sold under this part is not sold or otherwise provided to an individ-

Montana Medical Marijuana Timeline 05/18/16 Montana Buds and Jesse Campbell’s home raided by DEA

09/27/16 Mason, Maples, and the Campbells indicted on federal drug charges

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Rohrabacher-Farr amendment becomes federal law, barring DOJ from interfering with states implementing medical marijuana

9th Circuit judges set McIntosh precedent under Rohrabacher-Farr amendment: no federal prosecution if state law unbroken

05/09/17 Federal judge denies Jesse Campbell's McIntosh defense, saying he technically broke state law, exposing him to federal prosecution

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SB 333 becomes law, clarifying gray areas in Montana Medical Marijuana Act

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Montana Supreme Court rules patient limits passed in 2011 will go into effect August 31

David Maples’ apartment raided

93 percent of patients cut off as 2011 patient limits go into effect

I-182 passes, removing patient limits and restoring access, but implementation delayed due to error

Rohrabacher-Farr amendment remains law for another year under Trump’s signature

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ual who is not authorized under this part to possess the item.” Cholewa and Lindsey say that Montana Buds’ sale of a pound of marijuana to a DEA source without a medical card is a textbook example of the scenario that seed-to-sale tracking is designed to prevent. Cholewa says that without a tracking system and precise definitions of usable and salable marijuana, the state has been in the dark about how much cannabis providers do, or should, have on hand, despite the health department tracking how many patients they provide to. While that isn’t to say all providers are taking advantage of the gray area to sell on the black market — a lack of DEA raids means they likely aren’t — the lack of precise oversight does create a space in which providers can find themselves unintentionally in violation of the law. How exactly the canopy system will work has yet to be determined, and the health department has nine months to figure out how to measure the marijuana that providers are allowed to have on hand and in what forms. Cholewa says the department isn’t close to defining those parameters yet, but an MTCIA white paper published in January spells out the group’s suggestions. According to the white paper, harvest yield, patient demand, and other variables mean that providers operating

under the current law may find themselves with too little marijuana on hand to serve their patients, or with too much, exposing them to federal prosecution. As Lindsey puts it, “If you have seven plants instead of six, you’re done.” For instance, when 93 percent of patients were briefly cut off from providers

weeks. ... This lack of ‘agricultural logic’ in regards to allowable product on-hand per patient in the statute is one of the primary concerns of providers aimed at acting within the state law,” the paper reads. And since different size plants can produce drastically different yields, the MTCIA claims that “leaf area per unit

photo courtesy Drug Enforcement Agency via U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

Charlton Victor Campbell, owner of the Montana Buds dispensary network, was sentenced in June to 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana. Charlton filed dozens of photos of himself with his family as part of a sentencing memorandum seeking a lighter sentence.

last fall, some of those providers may have been left hanging with stock that exceeded legal state limits. “That provider may have been over his or her allowable producton-hand and plant limits unknowingly for

ground area” (canopy) is a more accurate measure than number of plants per patient, helping ensure against accidental or intentional overproduction. “There’s actually a science, there’s

actually a formula, there’s math that can tell us how much cannabis is being produced per square foot. Knowing plants per patient tells us nothing about how much is being produced,” Cholewa says. The new seed-to-sale tracking and canopy allotments won’t go into effect until April 2018, giving providers time to adjust to the new rules as the old provisions sunset. That transition could be the grayest area of all, but Cholewa says the state understands that it’s at a crossroads. Health department spokesman Jon Ebelt says draft rules should be ready for public comment by November, and they should be finalized by March to give providers a couple of months to make the switch. Cholewa says that phasing in substantial regulatory mechanisms will likely take decades, but that starting with safety and transparency is better than overregulating all at once and spooking anti-marijuana legislators with an elaborate system. She says that while the bill was still being considered during the session, some legislators not typically interested in medical marijuana became attentive once they understood that regulation involves a policy they specialize in, such as agricultural compliance testing. With new laboratory testing requirements and taxation of marijuana sales in the mix,

the Departments of Agriculture and Revenue joined, for the first time, the Department of Public Health and Human Services in the act’s language. And with the legislature finally addressing the gray areas in Montana’s vague laws, there’s anticipation that DEA raids on the state’s medical dispensaries may be coming to an end. “Hopefully the feds will be less interested in interfering now that we have a regulatory system that better meets the federal guidelines,” Cholewa says. President Trump’s first official comments on medical marijuana, which came in May after the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment was reauthorized in conjunction with the annual spending bill, were vague. Attorney General Jeff Sessions urged legislators to oppose the amendment, but otherwise his position seems to be one of noninterference at least as regards medical marijuana. If the DOJ does decide to again start prosecuting providers en masse, the McIntosh defense, in combination with Montana’s soon-to-be-transparent medical marijuana system, will make it harder than ever to unintentionally run afoul of the law. Just don't sell a pound of weed over the counter to a DEA mole. editor@missoulanews.com

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[arts]

Bonner’s big nights First impressions of the new KettleHouse Amphitheater: It rocks. by Erika Fredrickson and Brad Tyer

he mood was simultaneously mellow and charged last Thursday night, opening night of the new KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band were breaking in the state-of-the-art stage with Lovett’s wellestablished aplomb for an audience whose attention was justifiably divided between appreciation of the performance and curiosity about the new venue, which the ticket-buying public was experiencing for the first time. Even if promoter Logjam Presents had made just 3,000 tickets available for Lovett, it seemed like fully half of Missoula was there. (The other half, a venue-capacity crowd of 4,000, would be there Sunday night to see Ween.) As friends bumped into friends on the way to the bathrooms, or back from the beer line, they were likely as not to stop and ask each other what they thought of the venue as of the act. The reviews (of both) were uniformly positive. From the top-notch sound system to the intimacy-inducing grade of the cheap-seats bowl of lawn, the venue’s designers seemed to have thought of everything. Such was the scene as the sun began to set at stage right, and a wind kicked up across the unfinished parking area, sending a gust of dust upstream toward the stage. “I bet they didn’t think of that,” said a friend of one of several Indy staffers at the show. Within minutes, a water truck was on the scene, damping the dust. Yep, they’d thought of that, too. Opening weekend at the KettleHouse Amphitheater wasn’t perfect. There remain a few kinks to be worked out. But the kinks were few and far between, and minor at that. Here’s what you’ll want to know when you go. THE STAGE We’re no experts on stage design, but the sloped steel awning and warm fir side panels that define the 60’ by 40’ stage make so pretty a frame that you can almost forget the frame of hillside and sky that encompasses that. It’s a great-looking stage even before you put your favorite band on it. THE SEATING The standing-room-only pit in front of the not-too-tall stage makes space for

photo by William Munoz

The new KettleHouse Ampthitheater in Bonner opened is first week with Lyle Lovett and Ween, pictured above.

the most rabid fan to let loose, and behind that, a ring of reserved stadium seats and semi-private boxes are available for an upcharge. At the top of the amphitheater, the lawn, which is open to all ticket holders, offers the cheapest seating, though it doesn’t feel cheap with its expansive mountain views and excellent sight-lines to the stage. With high-energy bands like Ween, almost everyone ends up standing. With the more relaxed vibe of a Lyle Lovett, expect camp chairs and blankets on the grass. The lawn is a little too steep, by design, for legged chairs, which are prohibited, so take a Crazy Creek. THE SOUND Christ, it sounded great out there, both nights, for two bands with very different sonic signatures.

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THE DRINKS If the beer lines occasionally moved a little slowly at the Lovett show, that was just because (judging from several couples in front of us) some folks had to spend a little extra time calibrating their taste to a (not for long) unfamiliar line-up of KettleHouse brews. In recognition of a new audience (and the drive home), KettleHouse has launched a new Bonner Logger lager with a less-potent 4.5 ABV. You can also get wine, cocktails or hard seltzers. And the water bottle-filling stations at both concessions are a nice touch. Roving servers circulate around the lawn, and the boxes, at least, featured drink service, which dropped the ball on at least one occasion, admitting that the table-service system wasn’t quite all the way

worked out. The server was super nice about it though, and we were having too good a time to care. THE FOOD Catered by the Top Hat. Our burger was a bit underwhelming for the $10 price tag, but we weren’t expecting fine dining. We were glad to have something to soak up the Bonner Logger. THE BATHROOMS Port-a-potties aren’t much fun, especially in summer heat, so go before you go. Permanent bathrooms are scheduled to be up and running for summer 2018. GETTING IN AND GETTING OUT For $5, showgoers can take a shuttle

from the Top Hat to the amphitheater. Post-show lines for the school bus shuttle looked a little long on opening weekend, but we didn’t hear any complaints, and it’s worth the wait if you’re going to be drinking. If you do drive, please carpool, and know that even before venue doors open, the road in Bonner starts congesting a few blocks from the amphitheater. There’s plenty of parking once you get on the premises and no shortage of ushers directing traffic. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t need to stay for the encore (you monster), you’ll find the road home satisfyingly empty. For more photos from the Ween show at the KettleHouse Amphitheater, go to missoulanews.com.

[music]

Just a feeling After-party tunes with Ancient Forest The 2011 eponymous debut from Missoula’s Ancient Forest sounded like an alternative soundtrack to Rankin and Bass’ 1977 movie version of The Hobbit. It embodied an earthy, ancient tone, albeit through the filter of 1960s and 1970s psychedelia. A few albums later, the band (which is songwriter Kalen Nri Walther plus a rotating cast of musicians) has more fully teased out that garage-fuzz sound, making it sound even more like a companion to Jefferson Airplane and the Incredible String Band than before. And unlike 2015’s Lay the Rent to the Bonnie Brome, the B-side of which is immersed in the

sound of running water, Ancient Forest’s latest album, Richard’s Selections, seems less specifically located in the outdoors. The lyrics still reference old-growth forests, water, ice and snow, but the album has a slightly funkier, loungier feel than previous releases, especially on “Purple,” where Walther sings, “Home, sometimes I think it’s just a feeling /that I get when I’m living on my own.” It’s a whimsical, casual album that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of winding down at an after-party, just as the sun is starting to rise again. (Erika Fredrickson)

Jeff Rosenstock Jeff Rosenstock has played in touring bands for two decades, and he seems pathologically opposed to making any money from it. His last band, the collective Bomb the Music Industry!, broke up because “the nine to ten months of our lives when we are not playing music are not fantastic,” per their official statement. Maybe they gave too much away. They offered six albums as free downloads on their website, and they sought out all-ages venues where they could charge less than $10 for their shows. That’s probably a bad way to do business. Either that, or it’s the way punk rock is supposed to work, and anyone who charges kids to hear the music is betraying it. Rosenstock made his choice. His new split 7” with SkaSucks is available on Bandcamp as a pay-what-you-want download. You know in your

heart that’s the right thing to do. You know it when you hear a certain kicksnare/kick-kick-snare beat on “NEVERGONNAGETITBACKAGAIN!!!” and are suddenly overcome by the urge to run around in a circle, even though you are in your 30s. Rosenstock is in his 30s. The other song on his half of the split is a cover of “She’s Got You” by Patsy Cline—the one that begins “I’ve got your picture” and ends with “I’ve got these little things. She’s got you.” Most of what he has to show for his years in punk rock are little things, but they are comparably fine and ennobling. (Dan Brooks) Jeff Rosenstock plays the ZACC Fri., July 21, at 7 PM along with Laura Stevenson and Go Hibiki. $13.

These are the good old days.

Sheer Mag, Need To Feel Your Love Philadelphia’s Sheer Mag aren’t closeted in their Thin Lizzy and James Gang fandom, if anybody was wondering. The band, which started in 2014, appears to be reviving Scott Gorham’s weaving licks and Joe Walsh’s riffs and bringing hardcore and punk sensibility (DIY touring, small clubs, self-reliance) to a kind of music that one would assume doesn’t have many fans among the hardcore/punk sets. Something about having Tina Halladay’s powerful voice fronting a sound that’s generally thought of as overly masculine sort of spins your head around a few times. Sheer Mag’s deep dive and commitment to producing a sound and tone that honors what was great

about that 1970s music has quickly endeared them to listeners across the country, garnering strong feedback from Pitchfork and high-profile spots at Coachella and South By Southwest. The band’s singles—“Hard Lovin’,” “Nobody’s Baby” and “Sit and Cry”—contain zero irony and are delivered with a power that you don’t hear often enough anymore. Need to Feel Your Love, their first full-length LP, continues to worship at the Church of Lizzy. Its 1970s rock sounds like Johnny the Fox and AM Gold in more than a few places. It will be interesting to see how the album fares in the current musical zeitgeist, but for me it’s a thing of beauty. ( Josh Vanek)

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[music]

Underground hits Trumans Water reemerges for a special show by Erika Fredrickson

Trumans Water will play Missoula in support of the band’s recent release, Live in Oslo, recorded in Norway 12 years ago.

Musicians Kirk and Kevin Branstetter are passing me back and forth on the phone as they hit balls across Portland’s Broadmoor Golf Course. Their band, Trumans Water, has to practice in a couple of hours for a show the following evening at Turn Turn Turn, a music and vintage clothing shop that serves beer and hosts live music. After that, they’ll spend a few more days in Portland before heading to Missoula to play another show—their only other show of the summer—in support of Trumans Water’s recent release, Live in Oslo, an album they recorded in Norway 12 years ago. The brothers are in a spirited mood, despite a golf game that keeps getting in their way. They don’t often play shows, and when they do it’s usually in Europe. (Kevin lives in France.) For the Portland and Missoula shows they have Mike Coumatos on bass and John Sherman, of Red Fang fame, on drums. “John Sherman is actually on the live record,” Kirk says. “And that’s the last time he played with us, was when we recorded this album 12 years ago.” He stops to search for his ball—“Sorry, this would be a better interview if we were better golfers,” he says—and passes the phone to Kevin. “You kind of called on the hole we’re melting down on,” Kevin says, laughing. “Our first two holes were really good, and now all of a sudden we’ve both hit balls into the trees.” The fits-and-starts nature of the conversation is perfectly apt for musicians who deal in building blocks of bent psych-rock and free jazz. Their sound invites comparisons to Captain Beefheart, though the spastic riffs and angular, sometimes sprawling breakdowns make categorization elusive. It’s the kind of experimental rock that carries enough garage and punk flavor to feel familiar, but almost never takes you where you think it will. The band started in San Diego in 1991, born into an underground rock scene that included Rocket from the Crypt, Fishwife and Three Mile Pilot. Between swings, I ask about their big break— at least in the underground sense—when British DJ and producer John Peel played the band’s entire

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first record, 1992’s Of Thick Tum, uninterrupted on his BBC Radio One show. “He called up on the phone out of nowhere and was like, ‘I want to get you over here for a Peel Session,’” Kevin says. He was a big fan. He fell in love with us, luckily, and that’s pretty much what launched our career.” Trumans Water recorded three Peel Sessions, toured with Beck and shared record labels with Dinosaur Jr. and Big Black and a booking agent with Sonic Youth, Sebadoh and Nirvana—and still the band remained obscure. But back then, obscurity was no impediment to touring. “In the beginning we had a really good booking agent in New York that made everything easy,” Kevin says. “It was also the 1990s, when you could be in an obscure band and still make good money on tour.” Trumans Water has made some Missoula connections through the years. In 1995 they recorded a 7-inch with the Missoula-based record label Wantage. On a few occasions they’ve joined Portland band The Bugs to play Missoula’s now-defunct independent music festival, Total Fest. “I come back every summer to Portland [from France] and we try to set up a show or two for fun,” Kevin says. “This time we were like, ‘Hey how about Missoula?’ Because we like it. As opposed to going to San Francisco or San Diego or L.A. We’re more camping-type people than city folk—we like the nature.” The sound of Kirk yelling breaks up the conversation for a moment. “Yikes, a ball is coming at us!” Kevin says. “Some guy just hit it off the tee and was trying to kill us I think.” Kevin hands the phone back to Kirk so he can resume searching for his ball. The game has clearly devolved into chaos, but they don’t seem to care. As with music, they just like playing. Trumans Water plays the ZACC Thu., July 20, at 8 PM with Atrocity Singers, the Bugs and the Plastic Harmony Band. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[film]

Romcom gold Humor meets tragedy in The Big Sick by Molly Laich

Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan star in The Big Sick.

Did you know that there’s a lot of hype surrounding the summer’s biggest romantic comedy, The Big Sick? The film premiered this January at my first ever Sundance Film Festival, where I got the bulk of my film news by eavesdropping on the conversations of other journalists. Boy oh boy, The Big Sick was really big news. Beloved by everyone, it became the subject of a bidding war between major studios, eventually going to Amazon for $12 million dollars, which is (I overheard) a lot of money. The Big Sick was the only movie at Sundance with a line so long that I got turned away at the door. Its mythology grew. When they announced The Big Sick would be the opening-night film at the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival, against all instincts of reason and self-preservation, I bought the $75 opening-night gala ticket for the chance to see the film two months early. Was it worth it? I don’t know, probably! Who can put a dollar value on comedy and love? The film stars Kumail Nanjiani, the Pakistaniborn actor and comedian with an increasingly ubiquitous name (his work includes HBO’s Silicon Valley and guest roles in everything). Nanjiani cowrote the script with his wife Emily V. Gordon, and it is a loose adaptation of their real-life courtship. Zoe Kazan plays Emily, with Holly Hunter and Ray Romano rounding out the cast as Emily’s seemingly mismatched but ultimately made-for-each-other parents. The film’s directed by Michael Showalter (Wet Hot American Summer) and produced by Judd Apatow in what is truly an unabashed and celebratory engagement with the genre. Since The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2004, for better or worse, Apatow pictures have redefined the romcom for a larger audience. It’s not enough anymore to watch a gorgeous klutz

fall in love with a pre-True Detective Matthew McConaughey. As it turns out, we prefer flawed, hilarious characters overcoming real-life hurdles in pursuit of an imperfect love that still fulfills the romantic comedy contract: Beyond the scope of the picture, the movie promises us, these characters’ love will endure. In The Big Sick, Nanjiani plays a fledgling stand-up comedian/Uber driver in Chicago with recently immigrated parents who just want to see him marry a nice Muslim girl. Alas, he meets the hopelessly Anglo-Saxon grad student Emily after a show one night, and a tender relationship blooms. The first hurdle is cultural differences, which may seem abstract to most of us but when Nanjiani says plaintively, “I could lose my family,” it’s heartbreaking, and I believe him. They break up. The second hurdle is “the big sick,” i.e., the coma that Emily slips into, at which point Emily’s parents enter the picture. They know about the breakup and wonder why the ex continues to hover around their comatose daughter. Hunter and Romano, who represent the romcom’s unseen fourth act, the one that lasts for the rest of the characters’ lives, are warm and brilliant. The Big Sick works because its humor feels effortless and true, and the laughs spring out of genuine tragedy. It helps to have a comedy club as backdrop. (Look out for SNL’s Aidy Bryant among Kumail’s friends in the trenches.) As I’ve said, the screenwriters are married in real life, so there’s no real doubt that these characters won’t end up together, but still. Better to see the movie and make sure. The Big Sick screens at the Missoula AMC 12. arts@missoulanews.com

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[film]

OPENING THIS WEEK

Rated R. Stars Keith Carradine, Karen Black and Jeff Goldblum. Playing Thu., July 27 at 8 PM at the Roxy.

DUNKIRK Director Christopher Nolan takes a break from blowing our minds with high-concept sci-fi to recreate one of the most harrowing and famous battles of World War II. Rated PG-13. Stars Harry Styles, Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (2016) This pampered pooch is living the highlife until his owner brings a new dog home. It’s basically Toy Story but with pets. Rated PG. Stars the voice talents of Louis C.K., Jenny Slate and Kevin Hart. Playing Thu., July 27 at 11 AM at the Roxy.

GIRLS TRIP It’s been five years since these best friends have had a chance to cut loose. New Orleans has no idea what’s in store. Rated R. Stars Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Is he strong? Listen, bud, he’s got radioactive blood. Marvel’s friendly neighborhood wall-crawler battles supervillains while trying to not be outshone in his own movie by Robert Downey, Jr. Rated PG-13. Also stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Marisa Tomei. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

THE LITTLE HOURS Medieval nuns lead a simple life in their convent until a virile young servant shows up. Now this repressed nunnery is about to overdose on horniness, substance abuse and wicked revelry. Rated R. Stars Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Dave Franco. Playing at the Roxy.

WALKABOUT (1971) After getting dumped in the harsh Australian outback, a young brother and sister meet an aboriginal boy trying to prove himself. Not Rated. Stars Jenny Agutter, Lucien John and a dead kangaroo. Playing Sun., July 23 at 5 PM at the Roxy.

VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS When a dark force threatens a peaceful city made up of a thousand alien planets, two special operatives will risk everything to save the day. I mean, couldn’t they just lose one planet and still be okay? Rated PG-13. Stars Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan and Rihanna. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharohplex.

NOW PLAYING BABY DRIVER A young getaway driver finds himself part of a doomed heist after getting grifted by a crime boss. Good thing he’s hell on wheels. Did I mention it’s also a jukebox musical? Rated R. Stars Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm and Kevin Spacey. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex. BEATRIZ AT DINNER She’s an immigrant who built a career as a spiritual health practitioner in Los Angeles. He’s a self-satisfied billionaire who hates immigrants. Too bad they’ve both been invited to the same dinner party. Rated R. Stars Salma Hayek, John Lithgow and Chloe Sevigny. Playing at the Roxy. THE BEGUILED After finding refuge hiding at an all-female boarding school, a lecherous Civil War deserter finds that he

Go ahead, make a Flying Nun joke. I dare you. Aubrey Plaza and Dave Franco star in The Little Hours, opening at the Roxy Theater. might have been in less danger at Gettysburg. Rated R. Stars Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst. Playing at the Roxy. THE BIG SICK With his Pakistani Muslim family pressuring him to get married, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian finally meets the girl of his dreams, right before she falls into a coma. Rated R. Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Ray Romano. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12. (See Film) BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) I don’t understand why everyone calls this the gay cowboy movie. They’re clearly herding sheep. Rated R. Stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Playing Wed., July 26 at 8 PM at the Roxy. CARS 3 Pixar’s deeply troubling and confusing franchise about a world populated by talking cars returns to make sure the company has enough money to finance their good films. Rated G. Stars the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington and Armie Hammer. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Super intelligent apes battle xenophobic humans in the ruins of society. They really should have called this one The Apes of Wrath. Rated PG-13. Stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Judy Greer. Playing at the Pharaohplex and the Missoula AMC 12.

CON AIR (1997) The only person who can stop some of the worst criminals in the country from escaping on a hijacked prison plane is former ranger Cameron Poe. Too bad he’s currently an inmate himself. Rated R. Stars Nicholas Cage, John Malkovich and John Cusack. Playing Sat., July 22 at 9 PM at the Roxy .

WISH UPON A possessed music box leads to death and dismemberment thanks to some errant wishing from a high school student. You’d think she would have read The Monkey’s Paw by now. Rated PG-13. Stars Sherilyn Fenn, Joey King and Ryan Phillippe. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharohplex.

DESPICABLE ME 3 Dreamworks drags out the Minions for another outing. This time Gru discovers he has an unknown twin brother. That should shake things up. Rated PG. Stars the voice talents of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker. Playing at the Pharaohplex and AMC 12.

WONDER WOMAN Like most of us, Diana, princess of the Amazons, was trained on a sheltered island paradise to be a warrior. When an American pilot shows up to tell her about a massive conflict raging in the outside world, she joins the fight and becomes Wonder Woman. Rated PG-13. Stars Gal Gadot, Robin Wright and Chris Pine. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Ancient vendettas and mysterious spirits send a young man on a quest to find an ancient suit of magical armor in a beautiful, stop-motion animated adventure. Rated PG. Stars the voices of Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Playing Thu., July 20 at 11 AM at the Roxy. NASHVILLE (1975) The lives of country stars, wannabe singers, reporters and waitresses become intertwined in Music City.

Capsule reviews by Charley Macorn and Erika Fredrickson. Check with local theaters for up-to-date showtimes to spare yourself any grief and/or profanity. Theater phone numbers: Missoula AMC 12 at 406-541-7469; The Roxy at 406-728-9380; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 406-961-3456.

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Anxiety marinara by Andrea Grimes

RESISTANCE KITCHEN

The delightfully crotchety mofo who occasionally buys Resistance Kitchen recipes to reprint in the Missoula Independent made a crack a few posts ago about how all my recipes are giant piles of carbohydrates, and I cracked back about how if he thinks my pasta recipes have a lot of carbohydrates, he should check out my Trump-era beer intake. It was all very amusing. It’s just that pasta is what I eat when I’m sad, and I’ve been sad for six months. When I get happy I will probably cut down on the pasta. Haha, I am very cute. How cute? So cute that today I am about as happy as I’ve been since That Man took office, and I’m still making a load of fucking pasta. It seems that the Republican plan to wrest health care from tens of millions of people and leave disabled Americans to die without Medicaid and jack up costs to funnel middle-class money to the rich has met, for now, its end. I am very happy about this. Happy because even though these ghoulish assholes have charge of Congress and the presidency, they are incapable of delivering on eight years’ worth of whining about Obamacare. Happy because, at least today, we don’t have to do quite so much begging bored congressional staffers for our lives. Happy because it’s nice to see stark proof of the incompetence of people who are motivated by greed and guns disguised as God. The timing is pretty good, too—I’m throwing a party on Friday night and I plan to serve pasta, because that’s what you serve to a load of people. Now I get to throw a party for happy drunk people instead of miserable drunk people! But as I was standing and stirring this pasta sauce in anticipation of the upcoming shindig, I was also silently mulling why I only felt mildly happy, and not, as I might have expected, gleeful or smug. Gleeful is out because it’s hard to figuratively wipe your sweaty brow with glee, exactly. Things were pretty flipping scary there for a while up on Capitol Hill. Glee seems inappropriate, not to mention inadequate. Smug is out because—have you seen America lately? We are an ugly place led by ugly people. The resistance is beautiful and there is much to be hopeful about, but from sea to shining sea, we’re still chock full of real live humans who want to make Trumpcare a reality, who believe immigrants are dangerous, who believe abortion is murder, who believe trans people are criminals, who believe poverty is a moral failure. I do not feel smug that Obamacare will live to see another day. I feel horrified that this was ever in doubt. I thought of this ugliness while I was standing and stirring and realized that what I felt, more than

anything else, was not happiness at all, but simply a temporary reprieve from the quiet, ever-present brain-drain of anxiety over the ineptitude of our president and the cruelty of our Congress. And, underneath it all, the certainty that the fight is far from over. I do not feel happy. I feel as though, for a few hours, I’m allowed to just stand and stir the sauce. Ingredients a couple of anchovy fillets, minced 2 big cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion, but not a big stinky pungent white one and not a red one, either 2 stalks of celery, minced 2 carrots, minced 1 cup of chicken stock 2 bay leaves 4 tablespoons of butter ( Yes, 4 tablespoons of butter. Get off my ass about it.) 1/4 cup basil, chopped or julienned olive oil salt and pepper 2 big-ass 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes (you can use fresh tomatoes if you really want but since time is precious and who knows when we’re all going to have to pack up our families and escape to the mountains to save ourselves from impending nuclear war with some surprising and as-yet unimagined foe, just use canned tomatoes) Directions Heat the anchovy and three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a big pot. Add the onion and sauté for five minutes, then toss in your garlic and cook for another five minutes. Season with a teaspoon or two of salt and pepper. Throw in about a third of your basil. Let it get fragrant for a minute or two. Add your carrots and celery and cook for another 10 minutes until the veggies are all soft. Add the two cans of tomatoes and the butter and stir until the butter’s melted throughout. Throw in your bay leaves and reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add another third of basil and the chicken stock. Cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a satisfyingly thick consistency. Finish with the last of your basil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over stringy pasta. Think about how weird it would be if the president didn’t make you literally afraid for your life. Resistance Kitchen is a blog about food, rage and politics at resistancekitchen.tumblr.com. Andrea Grimes is a journalist for hire, Bloody Mary expert and Texpat living in the Bay Area.

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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. $-$$$

We know you’re in a hurry— fast, fresh, healty. 406-829-8989 1901 Stephens Ave

Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358

Order online at asahimissoula.com.

It’s a done deal! No foolin’. Bernice’s Bakery will be introducing a new owner June 1st! Christine and Marco have spent the last 15 years stewarding the development and sustainability of one of Missoula’s iconic businesses. Congratulations to Marco and Christine! And, congratulations to the new owner Missy Kelleher. Come in and say hello or goodbye. Follow that up by a “hello” to Missy in June as you snag your favorite treat or a cup o’joe. Bernice’s Bakery Keepin’ Missoula Sweet. $-$$

Delicious dining in or carryout. Chinese & Japanese menus.

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LOCAL PAN-ASIAN: Meaty, Vegetarian Gluten-Free & Vegan NO PROBLEM

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Colombia Supreme Italian Roast 10.95/lb Brews the best ice coffee!

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BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

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. $-$$ Bridge Pizza 600 S Higgins Ave. 542-0002 bridgepizza.com A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11am - 10:30pm. $-$$ Brooks & Browns 200 S. Pattee St. 721-8550 Brooks & Browns Bar and Grill has the best patio in town, relax and unwind with great food and a selection of Montana Brews on tap. Come down as you are and enjoy Happy Hour each day from 4-7p and all day Sunday with drink and appetizer specials! Thursday is Trivia Night from 7:30-9:30p and we have Live Music each Friday. Inside the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula. $-$$ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farmers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s Historic Westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious food does not. Mon-Fri 7am - 2pm. Sat/Sun Brunch 9am - 2pm. $-$$

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 45 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. $-$$

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 microdistilleries. 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. $$-$$$

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[dish] 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 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. $-$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins 541-4541 Whether it’s coffee or cocoa, water, beer or wine, or even a tea pot, French press or mobile mug, Liquid Planet offers the best beverage offerings this side of Neptune. Missoula’s largest espresso and beverage bar, along with fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch options from breakfast burritos and pastries to paninis and soups. Peruse our global selection of 1,000 wines, 400 beers and sodas, 150 teas, 30 locally roasted coffees, and a myriad of super cool beverage accessories and gifts. Find us on facebook at /BestofBeverage. Open daily 7:30am to 9pm. Liquid Planet Grille 540 Daly 540-4209 (corner of Arthur & Daly across from the U of M) MisSOULa’s BEST new restaurant of 2015, the Liquid Planet Grille, offers the same unique Liquid Planet espresso and beverage bar you’ve come to expect, with breakfast served all day long! Sit outside and try the stuffed french toast or our handmade granola or a delicious Montana Melt, accompanied with MisSOULa’s best fries and wings, with over 20 salts, seasonings and sauces! Open 7am-8pm daily. Find us on Facebook at /LiquidPlanetGrille. $-$$ 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 week day 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 Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences. Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$

Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 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? $-$$$

Soaking up the Cherry Sour at Plonk

HAPPIEST HOUR

Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with King Crab, Beef Filet with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Fresh Northwest Fish, Seasonally Inspired Specials, House Made Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list, local beer on draft. Reservations recommended. Visit us on Facebook or go to 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! $-$$ Sushi Hana 403 N. Higgins 549-7979 SushiMissoula.com Montana’s Original Sushi Bar. We Offer the Best Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Town. Casual atmosphere. Plenty of options for non-sushi eaters including daily special items you won’t find anywhere else. $1 Specials Mon & Wed. Lunch Mon–Sat; Dinner Daily. Sake, Beer, & Wine. Visit SushiMissoula.com for full menu. $$-$$$

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. $-$$

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What you’re drinking: For most Missoulians, summertime means beer time. That’s all well and good, but not everyone’s stomach can handle the heft of a Cold Smoke or 12 PBRs. Luckily, this very warm summer provides the perfect testing ground for fruity cocktails. Plonk’s Cherry Sour is a mixed drink for when thermometers hit three digits, a pseudo-fruit punch with a delightfully tart kick. What’s in it: The Cherry Sour features a house-made cherry-infused bourbon mixed with muddled orange slices, cherries and fresh lime. The high citrus content gives the Cherry Sour the latter half of its name, but it’s not overpowering thanks to the sweet cherries, which also cut the bite of the bourbon. Where to drink it: The only downside to cocktails is that, unlike beer, you can’t conve-

niently take them on the river with you. But when you get off the water, Plonk’s patio is the perfect place to lean back and unwind after a long day of sweating to death. But pace yourself—one of these goes a long way, especially since the booze factor is well masked. The damage: Plonk isn’t Missoula’s cheapest place to get your drink on, and a Cherry Sour will set you back $9—hardly a fortune in the world of well-made cocktails. And if you go during happy hour, from 3 to 5 p.m. daily, you can get some reasonably priced snacks to lay the groundwork for, say, your second Cherry Sour. —Michael Siebert 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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THU | 7/27 | 9 PM Shooter Jennings plays the Top Hat Thu., July 27. Doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9. $28/$25 advance.

SAT | 10 PM Slocan Ramblers plays the Top Hat Sat., July 22 at 10 PM. Free.

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THU | 7/27 | 7 PM Country craftsman Lee Brice plays Big Sky Brewing Co. Thu., July 27. Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 7. $35.

SUN | 7 PM T-Rextasy plays the ZACC Below Sun., July 23 at 7 PM. $5.

FRI | 8 PM Rapper Dizzy Wright plays Monk’s Fri., July 21 at 8 PM. $30/$25 advance.

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Thursday nightlife The Highlander Taphouse celebrates its second birthday with the live music of County Line. 5 PM–8 PM. Free. Missoula’s favorite evening music and food festival continues with Dodgy Mountain Men playing at Downtown ToNight. Enjoy local food and local tunes at Caras Park. 5:30 PM. Free. I think there might be a second band on the grassy knoll. The Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays Ten Spoon Vineyard at 6 PM. Free. Mountain Dance Festival celebrates the wide world of dance at UM’s PARTV Center with workshops and demonstrations. Visit montanadancefest.com. Lochwood plays Draught Works from 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Trio Noir serenades the pinot noir when the jazz band plays Plonk. 8 PM–11 PM. Free.

Funk powerhouse Dirty Revival plays the Top Hat Fri., July 21 at 10 PM. Free.

Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

The Mountain Dance Festival continues. Head to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

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Baby Tyger burning bright, at the Top Hat tonight. What immortal hand and eye could frame thy fearful symmetry? Catch the power trio at 10 PM. Free.

Basses Covered plays Ten Spoon Vineyard. 6 PM. Free.

Unexpected Wish, a brand new musical about a young woman’s

quest for immortality, previews at the Downtown Dance Collective. 6 PM and 9 PM. $5. Your paramour will appreciate your thriftiness at the Cheap Date Night, where the Missoula Public Library screens a free, recently released motion picture. Doors open at 6:45 PM and close at 7:15. Enter from the Front Street

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side of the building. Rapper Dizzy Wright brings his wisdom and good vibes to Monk’s at 8 PM. $30/$25 advance. Resident DJs T-Rex, HotPantz and Swirvin spin the very best in house music at I’ll House You at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

Portland’s funk powerhouse Dirty Revival plays the Top Hat. 10 PM. Free. Explore planets, nebulas and distant galaxies during Free Observation night at Blue Mountain Observatory. 10:30 PM. Visit hs.umt.edu/physics/blue_mountain_observatory to reserve your spots.

Sunday

The Mountain Dance Festival continues. Head to mountaindancefest.com for a full schedule and registration. The Clark Fork Market features farm-fresh produce, live music and delicious food in the Riverside Parking Lot below the Higgins Ave. Bridge. 8 AM–1 PM. The Missoula Farmers Market continues its 45th season with local produce, artisanal meats and cheeses and diverse delicacies. Join the fun every Saturday through September. Circle Square by the XXXXs. 8 AM– 12:30 PM. Miantae Metcalf McConnell signs copies of her new book Deliverance: Mary Fields at the Saturday Sidewalk Signing at Fact & Fiction. 10:30 AM–1 PM. Sure is a lot of alliteration in this entry, isn’t there?

A si i-Dhúath ú-orthor. Enchanted with Elvish? Tolkien language expert Fiona Jallings leads a workshop on how to write in Tengwar, the language Tolkien invented for his Elves, at Shakespeare & Co. 1 PM. Free.

DJ Kris Moon’s Absolutely Dance Party at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

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Three things I pray: To see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly and see Day By Day and Cidal perform at Monk’s. 9 PM. $3.

Local game design company Pint Size Games demos its product line of board and card games at Muse Comics from 5 PM–8 PM. Free.

Edwin Johnson plays Draught Works from 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

Showtime! Watch stars under the stars during another season of Missoula Outdoor Cinema. Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. The film starts at approximately 9:15 at Headstart School. Free, but donations encouraged.

Singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne performs at Imagine Nation from 6 PM–9 PM. Free.

How high’s the water, mamma? The Lolo Creek Band flood into the Sunrise Saloon. 9:30 PM. Free.

The Silver Slipper’s Annual Luau features an ice luge, limbo and bobbing for mini bottles. 7 PM.

Canadian bluegrass upstarts Slocan Ramblers play the Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

Luna Blue plays Ten Spoon Vineyard at 6 PM. Free.

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childhood obsession with language,would go on to inform Tolkien's work for the rest of his life. He worked at Oxford English Dictionary as an etymologist, focusing on words that started with the letter W WHAT: Write Like an Elf Workshop and trained as a codebreaker during World WHO: Fiona Jallings War II before settling in as a college professor of WHEN: Sat., July 22 at 1 PM the English Language at WHERE: Shakespeare & Co. Oxford. It was at Oxford that HOW MUCH: Free his love of language and mythology came to a MORE INFO: realelvish.net head with the publication of The Hobbit and The guages for fun. Using basic substi- Lord of the Rings. Tolkien crafted tution codes, he would spend distinct languages for each of the hours painstakingly translating fantasy races in his epic, including books and poems into vibrant, several flavors of human, elf and o r i g i n a l l a n g u a g e s . T h i s dwarf. Years before he delighted the world with his stories of hobbits, magic rings and walking trees, J.R.R. Tolkien was just a young boy making up his own lan-

Elephant Gun Riot, Thunderhound and Spliffripper unleash a night of hard rock at the VFW. 9 PM. Free.

nightlife Bob Price plays Draught Works from 5 PM–7 PM. Free. Live jazz at Imagine Nation Brewing. 5 PM–8 PM. NYC riot grrls T-Rextasy play the ZACC Below. 7 PM. $5

“Sunday Funday” at the Badlander. Play cornhole, beer pong and other games and forget tomorrow is Monday. 9 PM. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

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Saturday

The Bonner Park Band Shell hosts Imagine: Remembering the Fab Four, a musical tribute to some band called the Beatles. Never heard of them. 2 PM. Free.

I guess I need a new place to hide my weed. Coffee Can Stash plays Red Bird Wine Bar from 7 PM–10 PM. Free

nightlife

Karaoke night at the Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. Free.

Is your kiddo the next Richard Pryor? The All-Ages Comedy Open Mic at BASE Missoula lets everyone show their chops. 6 PM.

Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory. 10 PM to close. No cover.

o-man pedich It is the language of the Light Elves, Tengwar, that's the most well known, thanks to the elf-heavy film adaptations of Tolkien’s work. Another linguist, Montana author Fiona Jallings, has been studying the languages of both Middle Earth and our Regular Earth for a couple of decades. She uses her extensive education in linguistics to teach free online classes all about Tolkien's languages. Shakespeare & Co. host the author and linguist for the Write Like an Elf Workshop which explores the elvish language while giving you hands-on experience in using it. —Charley Macorn

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Kids Fest at Caras Park offers a summer celebration for kids and kids at heart. Games, activities, music and more await. 6 PM. Free.

nightlife The 1,000 Hands For Peace meditation group uses ancient mudras for cleansing the heart. Meets Tuesdays at 5:30–6:30 PM at Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. Donations accepted.

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The En Plein Air Coffee Club mixes coffee and biking every Wednesday at the Missoula Art Park. The beans are free, but BYO camp stove and water. 8 –9:15 AM. Head to therethere.space/coffeeclub for more info. Out to Lunch features the music of Salsa Loca in the riverfront setting of Caras Park. Enjoy a variety of food and drink from 20 vendors. 11 AM–2 PM. Free.

The last Wednesday of every month you can join a few dozen other thirsty road warriors for Run Wild Missoula’s Last Wednesday Beer Run. This month’s run starts at Great Burn Brewing. 6 PM. Free.

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Revival Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. I don’t get it. Come try your hand at some stand-up comedy or watch other people do their thing at the Badlander. Free. 7 PM.

Andrea Harsell plays Great Burn Brewing at 6 PM. Free.

Get up on stage at VFW’s open mic, with a different host each week. 8 PM. Free.

Wednesday Night Brewery Jam hosted by Geoffrey Taylor at Imagine Nation Brewing Co. 6–8 PM. Free.

Missoula Farmers Market’s Tuesday Evening Market runs every Tuesday through September. Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more at the north end of Higgins at the XXXXs. 5:30 PM.

Celebrate Hmong culture with traditional music, food and crafts at Missoula Art Museum. 4–7 PM. Free.

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

At the Phish Happy Hour you can enjoy Phish music, videos 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.

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. 7 PM. Trivia answer: Lucille LeSuer.

Every Wednesday is Community UNite at KettleHouse Brewing Company’s Northside tap room. A portion of every pint sold goes to support local Missoula causes. 5–8 PM.

German-born and Montana-based fine art photographer Gabriele Golissa takes you on a journey through her new book, Skies/Himmel at Shakespeare & Co. 7 PM.

Montana-based author, filmmaker and historian Samuel Dolan reads from his new book Cowboys and Gangsters: Stories of an Untamed Southwest at Shakespeare & Co. at 7 PM. The Unity Dance and Drum African Dance Class is sure to teach you some moves you didn’t learn in junior high when it meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Missoula Senior Center. All ages and skill levels welcome. $10/$35 for four classes. Email tarn.ream@umontana.edu or call 549-7933 for more info. Step up your factoid game at Quizzoula trivia night, every Tuesday at the VFW. 8:30 PM. Free. Our trivia question for this week: What was movie star Joan Crawford’s birth name? Answer in tomorrow’s Nightlife. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

Trivial Beersuit starting at 8:30 PM every Wednesday. Eagles Lodge karaoke night. 8:30–10:30 PM. No cover. Kraptastic Karaoke indulges your need to croon, belt and warble at the Badlander. 9 PM. No cover. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

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Mike Avery hosts the Music Showcase every Tuesday, featuring some of Missoula’s finest musical talent at the Badlander. 8 PM. Free.

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Take an intensive 3-hour Latin dance workshop at Downtown Dance Collective. 6:30 PM. $20/$15 advance.

Let the drums roll out, let the trumpet call. Strike up the Missoula City Band. See local musicians perform together every Wednesday at the Bonner Park Band Shell. 8 PM.

The Red Ants Pants Festival is one of Montana’s biggest music events. This year the four day fest features The Bellamy Brothers, Lucinda Williams and more at White Sulphur Springs. Visit redantspantsfestival.com for a full schedule and lineup.

nightlife Tom Catmull plays Draught Works from 5–7 PM. Free. Missoula’s favorite evening music and food festival continues with Shakewell playing at Downtown ToNight. Enjoy local food and local tunes at Caras Park every

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Thursday night between 5:30 and 8:30 PM. Free.

Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

It’s bowhunting adventures on the big screen! The Full Draw Film Tour hits the Wilma Theater. Doors open at 6 PM with the films starting at 7 PM. $15.

Honeycomb Dance Party at Monk’s. 9 PM. Free.

Country music star Lee Brice plays Big Sky Brewery Co. 7 PM. $35.

We want to know about your event! Submit to calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance of the event. Send snail mail to Cal-eesi, Mother of Calendars c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. I just spent 26 hours on a Greyhound and I'm ready to die.

Trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Outlaw country royalty Shooter Jennings plays the Top Hat. Doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9. $28/$25 advance.

Agenda Exactly 207 years ago, the nation of Colombia achieved its independence from Spain, becoming the first constitutional government in South America. This year's annual celebration is extra special for the population, as this will be the first Independence Day Colombians will be able to celebrate without being in the middle of the internal armed conflict that has ravaged the country over the last five decades. Last year's Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and FARC guerrillas finally brought an end to the violence that has claimed the lives of over 8 million people. To commemorate both the anniversary of the nation's Independence as well as the end to decades of warfare, the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center has invited Colombia's former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Natalia Ariza Ramirez to give a talk about what this peace agreement means for the future of Colombia. “Everyone is so happy to have the years of violence come to an end,” says Ramirez. “The goal now is to keep violence

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The Resource Center at Missoula Aging Services offers a hand drumming and rhythm exploration workshop. Learn beginning rhythms and explore the techniques of West African drumming. Free, but donations accepted. 4:30 PM.

Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters helps 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.

Celebrate the 207th anniversary of Colombia’s independence with a conversation with former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Natalia Ariza Ramirez at 5:30 PM at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. Free.

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

FRIDAY JULY 21 Join the Poverello Center’s Executive Director and Homeless Outreach Team for lunch as they speak about changes to the center’s night shelter. 12 PM. RSVP by calling 406-532-6682.

low, and use newly freed resources to promote justice in my home country.” The next step for Colombia is passing laws that will help the former guerrillas, many of whom have been fighting their entire lives, reintegrate into society. New programs focusing on education and trade skills will help these former fighters enter back into Colombian society, just in time to celebrate their independence. —Charley Macorn Natalia Ariza Ramirez speaks at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Thu., July 20, at 5:30 PM.

The 1,000 Hands For Peace meditation group uses ancient mudras for cleansing the heart. Meets Tuesdays at 5:30–6:30 PM at Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. Donations accepted.

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MONDAY JULY 24 Sip a fancy cocktail for a cause at Moscow Monday at the Montgomery Distillery. A dollar from every drink sold is donated to a local organization. 12 PM–8 PM. The Missoula Vet Center hosts T’ai Chi for Veterans with Michael Norvelle every Monday from 3 PM–4 PM. Free for veterans.

NAMI Missoula hosts a free arts and crafts group for adults living with mental illness every Wednesday at 2 PM. Every Wednesday is Community UNite at KettleHouse Brewing Company’s Northside tap room. A portion of every pint sold goes to support local Missoula causes. 5 PM–8 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.

Available Available in Missoula at: Orange Street Food Farm Pattee Creek Market Wordens Market CostCo

Liquid Planet Rosaurers Big Heads Bottle Shop The Dram Shop

The Good Food Store Rumour The Red Bird Summer Sun

Bridge Pizza Grizzly Grocery Check our website for more locations.

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OUR SPECIAL NONPROFIT GUESTS: Thursday, July 20 vs. Odgden Flagship Program

Tuesday, July 25 vs. Idaho Falls Teen Workreation

Friday, July 21 vs. Ogden Special Olympics of Montana

Wednesday, July 26 vs. Idaho Falls Missoula Housing Authority

Sunday, July 23 vs. Ogden Montana Natural History Center

Friday, July 28 vs. Helena Missoula Aging Services

Monday, July 24 vs. Idaho Falls Home and Community Based Services

Saturday, July 29 vs. Helena Summit Independent Living - 3WC

To get your organization signed up for Community Corner, send a written request on your organization’s letterhead to: Missoula Osprey c/o Community Corner MSO Hub 140 N. Higgins, Missoula 59802 or call 543-3300

Mountain High

here’s no feeling quite as frustrating as stumbling across a gorgeous outdoor scene, pulling out a camera to take a shot and capturing … absolutely nothing. Gorgeous mountains become distant and dull. The moon could be mistaken for dust on your lens. Your dog ran by while you were taking a panorama and ruined everything. You’re left holding your smartphone or even that fancy DSLR, rueing your lackluster Instagram presence and wondering if nature is conspiring against you. But never fear! Striking shots of mountain vistas can (maybe) be yours. If you have basic photo equipment—camera body, lenses, tripod—but are stumped on how to nab those nature scenes, the Glacier Institute has a class for you. Introduction to Outdoor Photography will be taught by Rick Sheremeta of AlpenGlow Productions on Sunday. The class will meet at the Glacier Institute at 9 a.m., beginning with a discussion on photography basics and then opportunities to shoot, with instruction,

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along the Lake McDonald shoreline and Going-tothe-Sun Road. Participants are requested to know the basic functions of their camera, like adjusting the ISO, before they come to the class. Advance registration is required. If you’ve got some time and cash on your hands and are looking to dive even deeper into learning the art of the shutterbug, Rocky Mountain School of Photography has a weeklong Intermediate Photography workshop starting Sunday with opportunities to shoot around Western Montana. More info at rmsp.com. —Margaret Grayson The Glacier Institute’s Introduction to Outdoor Photography starts at the Glacier Institute Field Camp Meeting Hall on Sun., July 23, at 9 AM. $65. Register in advance at glacierinstitute.org.

Revive & Thrive Volunteer Event at Fawn Pond

photo by Joe Weston

(near Seeley Lake) THURSDAY JULY 20

Help us build a trail and footbridge!

The National Museum of Forest Service History celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 AM. 6305 Highway 10 West. Free. NAMI Missoula holds its 6th Annual Party in the Park at Franklin Park for members of Missoula’s mental health community. Call Karen at 396-3395 for information. 12 PM–2 PM.

Sunday, July 23, 2017 10 am – 1 pm Volunteer work 1 pm – Free Lunch

Get ready to punish your core in the great outdoors with Pilates in the Park. This week bring your exercise mat to Greenough Park. 6 PM–7 PM. $3.

To volunteer, RSVP to Helen Jenkins at hjenkins@tnc.org For details, visit nature.org/montana

SATURDAY JULY 22 Need a little inspiration to get out of bed on the weekend? Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club takes you on a run through Missoula. A free breakfast follows. 8 AM. Email hillaryo@runwildmissoula.org for more info and registration.

MONDAY JULY 24 Spend a week biking from Glacier to Yellowstone with the fine folks at The Cycling House. Photo © TNC

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Visit thecyclinghouse.com for more info and registration. $1,995.

WEDNESDAY JULY 26 The En Plein Air Coffee Club mixes coffee and biking every Wednesday at the Missoula Art Park. The beans are free, but BYO camp stove and water. 8 AM–9:15 AM. Head to therethere.space/coffeeclub for more info. The last Wednesday of every month you can join a few dozen other thirsty road warriors for Run Wild Missoula’s Last Wednesday Beer Run. This month’s run starts at Great Burn Brewing. 6 PM. Free.

THURSDAY JULY 27 It’s bowhunting adventures on the big screen! The Full Draw Film Tour brings the best in boundary-breaking archery films to the Wilma Theater. Doors open at 6 PM with the films starting at 7 PM. $15. Get ready to punish your core in the great outdoors with Pilates in the Park. This week bring your exercise mat to Franklin Park. 6 PM–7 PM. $3.

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Hiring Work Study students for Fair Trade Retail positions. $9/hr starting, scheduled raises. Contact Tessa at The Olive Branch, 406-543-3955 or store@jrpc.org, for more information.

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Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician needed for local company in the Hamilton area. This is a long term position part time position. This position will entail 2 – 2-1/2 hour shifts ei-

ther 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.There are a variety of shifts available to work including weekends and holidays. This program is run 365 days per year. It can be worked around another job in most cases. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39942 Planer Operator Full time entry level planer position in Seeley Lake. This is a full time, evaluation to hire job. Company does provide benefits once you roll over to their payroll! Two different shifts available 1st shift is

Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. 2nd Shift is Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm until 2:00 am. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39743 Receiving & Inventory Clerk Montana manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing commercial aquatics equipment, is looking to add a Receiving and Inventory Clerk to support the manufacturing department with material handling and inventory activities. 40 hour per week, with the possibility of OT.Wage $16/hour.Full job listing

online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39799 Traveling Phlebotomist Exciting company dedicated to providing SMART Health Care and Wellness Programs to greater Montana is seeking a skilled traveling Phlebotomist to join a small team of Health Screening Technicians and Phlebotomists. Must have demonstrated superior phlebotomy experience; ability to acquire National Phlebotomy Certification, clean driving record, the competency to operate in a diverse environment

PET OF THE WEEK Princess is a loyal, sweet older gal who would love a mature family to take her home! Princess is a swimming maniac and LOVES to go on long hikes and swims in the river! This 7year-old enjoys fetching and can easily keep up with the youngin’s! Princess is picky about her four-legged friends. If you’re looking for a kind-hearted, good girl, stop in to HSWM at 5930 Highway 93 S, just south of Missoula!

“It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the envioronment.” – Ansel Adams

Place your classified ad at 317 S. Orange, by phone 543-6609x115 or via email: classified@missoulanews.com

THE SCIENCE ADVICE GODDESS By Amy Alkon PLENTY OF DEAD FISH My girlfriend and I broke up recently, so I’m back in the dating pool. Do you think online dating is a good way to meet people? If so, which are the best dating sites? —Diving In Asking “Which dating site is best?” is like asking, “Is pro basketball a viable career?”That question can only be answered by asking other questions, such as: “Aren’t you a 47-year-old, 5’2” Ashkenazi Jewish woman with 20/80 vision and bad knees?” To put this another way, context matters—which isn’t what they tell you in Datingsiteville. Save for specialty sites—like those for farmers, the disabled and people who relish a good flogging—the advertising for these venues tends to be contextfree: “Hey, everybody in the entire galaxy, get your lasting love here!” Annoyingly, though most of us have a sense of what context is, nobody’s done a very good job of defining it—either in the dictionary or in Researchville, where I found a herd of dueling definitions, all so unhelpfully worded that they seem to be in secret code. So here’s my definition: Context is a combo platter of the particular situation at hand—like pro basketball, online dating, being a bad dancer or being sexually attracted to woodchucks—plus the details relevant to it that affect how you understand or experience the situation. In the context of online dating, the relevant details include age, sex, the quality of the competition and one’s desired situation, as in: Do you just want casual sex, or are you holding out for something a little more, uh, black tie. There are sex differences in when people are at their most appealing, because men and women tend to be at their highest “mate value” at different ages. This comes out of how male sexuality evolved to be visually driven (because the features men find beautiful—youth being the biggie—are associated with fertility).Women, however, evolved to go for “providers”— men with high status and earning power. So, online dating tends to be more fruitful if you’re a hot 23-year-old female espresso jockey or a 43-year-old male VP of a successful startup, but it can have some challenges for the 43-year-old female startup star or the 23-year-old dude who’s the senior vice barista. So the question is not whether dating sites work but whether the qualities you have and the situation you’re seeking add up to more than a few tumbleweeds blowing around in your inbox. Because online dating success is shaped more by per-

sonal context (and plain old luck) than by the particular site you’re on, you might experiment with two or three. If things go poorly, use online dating as a supplement to meeting women the retro way, like at cocktail parties, where you won’t be competing with the 362 more genetically blessed males within a 35-mile radius.This vastly increases your chances of dazzling the ladies with your personality—distracting them from how Mother Nature zoned out when she was handing out necks to your family.

EMPLOYMENT committed to a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential patient information and have the freedom and desire to travel. This team will travel Monday - Friday,every week, with per diem, share the company vehicle and overnight expenses provided by the Company. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39969 Volunteer Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran Church. Define volunteer needs of the congregation and coordinate the matching of skills, interests, and needs of volunteers with positions or activities requiring volunteers.Train volunteers. Facilitate and staff Coffee/Fellowship Hour. Coordinate Ride Share ministry. Seasonal volunteer coordina-

tion. Maintain and communicate with St. Paul Prayer Chain and other duties. $12 – 15/hour, depending upon experience, 8 hours/week year-round. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10299941 Warehouse Worker/Order Picker Family owned and operated full-service distributor is looking to add to their night Warehouse team.This job primarily involves the selection of customer orders from the various areas/pick zones.This may also include the staging and or loading of orders for shipping as directed by supervisory personnel. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39323

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MAN ON THE FLAKE This guy asked me out and suggested we meet up after his dentist appointment. He said he’d call around 2 p.m. Well, at 9:30 p.m., I got a “Hey” text from him and didn’t respond. A friend said I shouldn’t write him off so fast. Am I being too harsh? —Dependability Fan Individual bits of behavior are like cockroaches.You might see just one lonely roach twerking atop the toaster oven, but its presence suggests a whole colony of the buggers ... gluing sequins to their exoskeletons and practicing their moonwalk behind the baseboard. No, you can’t always judge someone by a single thing they do, but this guy’s oneword text—seven hours after he said he’d call—speaks volumes:“Holy moly, wouldya look at the time. It’s 9:30, and I could use some sex.” How a person behaves is driven by their personality traits, which social psychologist Brent Roberts describes as habitual patterns of thoughts, feelings and behavior that are relatively consistent across time and situations. Granted, there are occasions when impulse gets the best of us, and we’ll say something like, “That wasn’t really me.” But, at least in some way, it really was, because even impulsivity is part of personality. A person can resolve to act more conscientiously, but personality has a strong genetic basis, so they’re unlikely to be as motivated to be conscientious as someone whose genes make them feel icky when they aren’t. In other words, you were probably wise in nixing this guy, who couldn’t even be bothered to fake respect for your feelings by supplementing that “Hey” with “Carjacked!” “Carried off by a raptor!” or “Still high on anesthesia in my blanket fort, having a tea party with G.I. Joe and my dog, Steve.”

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Heritage University Clinical Faculty 2017-2018 Academic Year POSITION: Full time Clinical faculty to assist in coordinating and advising clinical students in the PA Program. May not need to reside in Central WA. QUALIFICATIONS: meet state laws for licensure; Master’s degree or experience in appropriate field preferred. TO APPLY: email a letter of interest and CV to: HumanResources@heritage.edu or Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948

EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL Hunting AccessTechnician Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks works to perpetuate all that it means to hunt, camp, fish, hike, ride, float, play, climb, sit, wander, explore and revel. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a remote location. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10300766 Water Quality Specialist Analyze and monitor sampling results and develop the strategy for maintaining compliance of regulations; submit water samples for regulatory requirements and informational sampling; submit all follow-up sampling as required; perform BacT test on in-house water samples; maintain water sample records and yearly sampling plan. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10300746

SKILLED LABOR Boiler/Watchmen Local lumber company in Seeley Lake is looking for a boiler/watchman candidate.This is a long term temp to hire position! It is required that you be able to work varying shifts throughout the week, including holidays. Pay starts at $14.76, depending on level of experience. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID# 39893 Roofers Seeking experienced & safety-oriented roofers. FULL TIME PERMANENT. Pay: DOE and tools. Required: + 5 years of roofing experience and strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation. High standard of integrity and professionalism. Drug free at all times. Valid Driver’s License & reliable transportation Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10300497 Stone Mason Missoula area employer is seeking an experienced full-time STONE MASON. Work will be mainly on manufactured stone but will include any type of stone masonry work. Experience preferred, this is NOT a training

position. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Salary Depends on Experience.. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10299841 Welder Local manufacturing company is looking for a Welder. This position starts immediately, and is temp-to-hire. The Welder is responsible for performing tasks involved in the production of bases and frames of aluminum trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and welding of aluminum. Wage $12/hour. 40 hours per week. Full job listing online at lcstaffing.com Job ID #39965

INSTRUCTION Assistant Teacher Bambini’s Playschool is hiring an Assistant Teacher to aide in all aspects of implementing early childhood education and care for a small mixed age group. Cleaning and meal prep included. Position is hourly and DOE; $9-$10 to start. Must complete approved CPR and 1st Aid courses. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10299912

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HEALTH CAREERS Psychiatrist Seeking a BC/BE Psychiatry physician. Full-time position. Primarily an outpatient and consultation-liaison practice with small amount inpatient care.Very light call schedule. This is a very progressive psychiatric service line which includes a wide range of services including Behavioral Health Integration in numerous Patient Centered Medical Homes. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10300305 RN Responsible for skilled nursing care and admissions for hospice clients mainly throughout the Bitterroot area and Missoula area. Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care, conduct assessments, plan and implement care (including patient/family instruction and evaluation), all with the help of an interdisciplinary team. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10298326

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YEAH YOU WRITE! The Independent is looking for its next star reporter. They/she/he will be insatiably curious, inherently skeptical, impeccably thorough, intrepidly resourceful, and an enthusiastic advocate for our readers and all that is good and just and fun about Missoula. You will have a flair for afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted, and you won’t be an insufferable bore about it. Oh, and you’ll write lots, and fast, and like a dream. If you’d even consider missing a deadline for any reason shy of death or dismemberment (maybe), don’t even bother. Likewise if you think “writer’s block” is a cute excuse for a #humblebrag. This is a job for a working reporter/writer who wants to find and tell stories, not share memes on Facebook about how much they like storytelling. If that sounds like your thing and you’ve got the clips to prove it, send them, along with a cover letter and résumé of relevant experience, to editor Brad Tyer at btyer@missoulanews.com. No phone calls.

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PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Cause No. DP-17-177 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT MATTHEW NELSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as CoPersonal Representatives of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JOHN R. NELSON and KIM K. NELSON, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Goodrich & Reely, PLLC, 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 12 day of July, 2017 /s/ John R. Nelson, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Kim K. Nelson, Co-Personal Representative GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for Personal Representative By: /s/ Shane N. Reely, Esq. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DN-17-65 Department No. 2 Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III SUMMONS AND CITATION IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING M.S. A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. TO: DRASHAUNE ZIQUISE STEVENSON and ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE FATHERS Re: M.S., born June 12, 2010, to Ashley Woodsen in Hunt County, TX YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), 2677 Palmer, Suite 300, Missoula, Montana, 59808, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services, Adjudication as a Youth in Need of Care and Temporary Legal Custody and a Petition for Termination of Father’s Parental Rights for said Youth to be otherwise cared for; Now, Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on the 29th day of August, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtroom of the above entitled Court at the Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, then and there show cause, if any you may

have, why the Order to Show Cause, Order Granting Emergency Protective Services and Notice of Show Cause Hearing should not also remain in effect; why the Youth should not be adjudicated a youth in need of care; why CFS should not be awarded temporary legal custody of the Youth for six months, or until further order of the Court; why Father’s parental rights should not be terminated; why the Petitions should not be granted or why said Youth should not be otherwise cared for. Drashaune Ziquise Stevenson and any putative father is represented by Court-appointed attorney Julie Brown at 415 North HIggins Ave. Suite 1, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 3566546; and the Office of Public Defender at 610 Woody, Missoula, Montana, 59802, (406) 523-5140. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the Youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petitions. A copy of the Petition hereinbefore referred to is filed with the Clark of the District Court for Missoula County, telephone: (406) 258-4780. WITNESS the Honorable Robert L. Deschamps, III, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court. /s/ Hon. Judge Robert L. Deschamps, III Wed. Jun 28 2017

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-17-531 Dept. No.: 4 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Alexandera Deschamps, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Alexandera Kay Deschamps to Alexandera Kay Miller. The hearing will be on August 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: July 11, 2017 /s/ Karen S. Townsend, District Court Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-17-532 Dept. No.: 4 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Danell Kay Deschamps, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Danell Kay Deschamps to Danell Kay Miller. The hearing will be on August 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: July 11, 2017 /s/ Karen S. Townsend, District Court Judge MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-17-560 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Rebecca Rose Mason, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the Dis-

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Greek word philokalia is translated as the “love of the beautiful, the exalted, the excellent.” I propose that we make it your keyword for the next three weeks— the theme you keep at the forefront of your awareness everywhere you go. But think a while before you say yes to my invitation. To commit yourself to being so relentlessly in quest of the sublime would be a demanding job. Are you truly prepared to adjust to the poignant sweetness that might stream into your life as a result? TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s a favorable time to strengthen your fundamentals and stabilize your foundation. I invite you to devote your finest intelligence and grittiest determination to this project. How? Draw deeply from your roots. Tap into the mother lode of inspiration that never fails you. Nurture the web of life that nurtures you. The cosmos will offer you lots of help and inspiration whenever you attend to these practical and sacred matters. Best-case scenario: You will bolster your personal power for many months to come. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Two talking porcupines are enjoying an erotic tryst in a cactus garden. It’s a prickly experience, but that’s how they like it. “I always get horny when things get thorny,” says one. Meanwhile, in the rose garden next door, two unicorns wearing crowns of thorns snuggle and nuzzle as they receive acupuncture from a swarm of helpful hornets. One of the unicorns murmurs, “This is the sharpest pleasure I’ve ever known.” Now here’s the moral of these far-out fables, Gemini: Are you ready to gamble on a cagey and exuberant ramble through the brambles? Are you curious about the healing that might become available if you explore the edgy frontiers of gusto?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I predict that four weeks from now you will be enjoying a modest but hearty feeling of accomplishment—on one condition:You must not get diverted by the temptation to achieve trivial successes. In other words, I hope you focus on one or two big projects, not lots of small ones.What do I mean by “big projects”? How about these: taming your fears; delivering a delicate message that frees you from an onerous burden; clarifying your relationship with work; and improving your ability to have the money you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spain’s most revered mystic poet was St. John of the Cross, who lived from 1542 to 1591. He went through a hard time at age 35, when he was kidnapped by a rival religious sect and imprisoned in a cramped cell. Now and then he was provided with scraps of bread and dried fish, but he almost starved to death. After ten months, he managed to escape and make his way to a convent that gave him sanctuary. For his first meal, the nuns served him warm pears with cinnamon. I reckon that you’ll soon be celebrating your own version of a jailbreak, Leo. It’ll be less drastic and more metaphorical than St. John’s, but still a notable accomplishment. To celebrate, I invite you to enjoy a ritual meal of warm pears with cinnamon. Raf Simons. I’d love for you to adopt that attitude, Virgo. You’re entering the Season of c designer Generous Mystery. It will be a time when you can generate good fortune for yourself by being VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I’m very attracted to things that I can’t define,” says Belgian fashion

eager to get your expectations overturned and your mind blown.Transformative opportunities will coalesce as you simmer in the influence of enigmas and anomalies. Meditate on the advice of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “I want to beg you to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I’ve compiled a list of four mantras for you to draw strength from.They’re designed to put you in the proper alignment to take maximum advantage of current cosmic rhythms. For the next three weeks, say them periodically throughout the day. 1. “I want to give the gifts I like to give rather than the gifts I’m supposed to give.” 2.“If I can’t do things with excellence and integrity, I won’t do them at all.” 3. “I intend to run on the fuel of my own deepest zeal, not on the fuel of someone else’s passions.” 4. “My joy comes as much from doing my beautiful best as from pleasing other people.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The world will never fully know or appreciate the nature of your e heroic journey. Even the people who love you the most will only ever understand a portion of your epic

quest to become your best self.That’s why it’s important for you to be generous in giving yourself credit for all you have accomplished up until now and will accomplish in the future.Take time to marvel at the majesty and miracle of the life you have created for yourself. Celebrate the struggles you’ve weathered and the liberations you’ve initiated. Shout “Glory hallelujah!” as you acknowledge your persistence and resourcefulness. The coming weeks will be an especially favorable time to do this tricky but fun work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I suspect you may have drug-like effects on people in the coming weeks. Which drugs? At various times, your impact could resemble cognac, magic mushrooms and Ecstasy—or sometimes all three simultaneously. What will you do with all that power to kill pain and alter moods and expand minds? Here’s one possibility: Get people excited about what you’re excited about, and call on them to help you bring your dreams to a higher stage of development. Here’s another: Round up the support to transform any status quo that’s boring or unproductive.

of ourselves.” So said psychologist Carl Jung.What the hell did that meddling, self-important g derstanding know-it-all mean by that? Oops. Sorry to sound annoyed. My cranky reaction may mean I’m defensive CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an un-

about the possibility that I’m sometimes a bit preachy myself. Maybe I don’t like an authority figure wagging his finger in my face because I’m suspicious of my own tendency to do that. Hmmm. Should I therefore refrain from giving you the advice I’d planned to? I guess not. Listen carefully, Capricorn: Monitor the people and situations that irritate you.They’ll serve as mirrors.They’ll show you unripe aspects of yourself that may need adjustment or healing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A source of tough and tender inspiration seems to be losing some of its signature potency. It has served you well. It has given you many gifts, some difficult and some full of grace. But now I think you will benefit from transforming your relationship with its influence. As you might imagine, this pivotal moment will be best navigated with a clean, fresh, open attitude.That’s why you’ll be wise to thoroughly wash your own brain—not begrudgingly, but with gleeful determination. For even better results, wash your heart, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A “power animal” is a creature selected as a symbolic ally by a person who hopes to imitate or resonate with its strengths. The salmon or hare might be a good choice if you’re seeking to stimulate your fertility, for example. If you aspire to cultivate elegant wildness, you might choose an eagle or horse. For your use in the coming months, I propose a variation on this theme: the “power fruit.” From now until at least May 2018, your power fruit should be the ripe strawberry. Why? Because this will be a time when you’ll be naturally sweet, not artificially so; when you will be juicy, but not dripping all over everything; when you will be compact and concentrated, not bloated and bursting at the seams; and when you should be plucked by hand, never mechanically. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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trict Court for a change of name from Rebecca Rose Mason to Rose Freddie Freeland. The hearing will be on 08/22/2017 at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: June 30,2017 /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Cady Sowre, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 2 Cause Probate No. DP-17-163 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERNEST SEGLIE ALSO KNOWN AS ERNEST AUGUSTUS DEGLIE Deceased. 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 after the date of the first publication of this notice of said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jean J. Seglie, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Maclay Law Firm, PO Box 9197, Missoula, Montana 59807-9197, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 7th day of July, 2017. /s/ Jean J. Seglie, Personal Representative, c/o Maclay Law Firm, PO Box 9197, Missoula, MT 598079197 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY DEPT. NO. 1 PROBATE NO. DP-17-178 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LOYD BEVINGTON., Deceased. 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 after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to KENT BEVINGTON, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Worden Thane P.C., P.O. Box 4747, Missoula, MT 598064747, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 13th day of July, 2017. /s/ KENT BEVINGTON 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 Probate # DP-17-172 Dept. No. 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Don Goeke has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or all claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to the Personal Representative, Don Goeke, at 2335 W. Summit, Missoula, MT 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Date: July 12, 2017 /s/ Don Goeke, Personal Representative NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 10/14/05, recorded as Instrument No. 200530602, Book 764 of Micro Records at Page 586, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in

which Ashley Skaggs, a married woman was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Wells Fargo Financial National Bank was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Wells Fargo Financial National Bank as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No 251, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 13 North, Range 19 West and Government Lot 3 of Section 18,Township 13 North, Range 18 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. By written instrument recorded as Instrument No. , beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was assigned to . Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/07/16 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 18, 2017, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $33,896.92. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $32,465.25, 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 29, 2017 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 asis, 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.nor thwest trustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. Skaggs, Ashley and Smetana, Brian (TS# 7023.118568) 1002.291576-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 6, 2017, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, State of Montana: The North

PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP 71.4 feet of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 72 of SCHOOL ADDITION, a Platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded Plat thereof.. More commonly known as 1539 Sherwood Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Matthew D. Stafford, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 12, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Missoula County, State of Montana, on June 13, 2008 as Instrument No. 200813255, in Book 820, at Page 833, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:Assignee: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignment Dated: December 27, 2011 Assignment Recorded: January 3, 2012 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201200134, in Book 887, at Page 1011, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Missoula County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, State of Montana, on April 12, 2017 as Instrument No. 201706131, in Book 977, at Page 389, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning November 1, 2016, 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. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $235,057.86, interest in the sum of $6,856.88, escrow advances of $981.62, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,124.97 for a total amount owing of $244,021.33, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be in-

curred or 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 Grantor. 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 asis, 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, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to 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 by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale

may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 28th day of April, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 49497 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on October 17, 2017, 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 108 OF PINEY MEADOWS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Rodney Paul Braae and Tammy Jean Braae, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Finiti Title, LLC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to CitiFinancial, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 22, 2008 as Book 825 Page 273 Document No. 200819690. The beneficial interest is currently held by Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. 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 beginning September 16, 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 September 23, 2016 is $131,784.99 principal, interest totaling $13,859.03, escrow advances of $6,038.07, and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,481.00, 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

ACCESS STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent on August 1st, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds & other misc. household goods. A silent auction will be held Tuesday, August 1st at 7648 Thornton Drive, Missoula, MT 59808. 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.

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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: June 12, 2017 /s/ Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham) On this 12th day of June, 2017, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowl-

edged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs Braae 102192-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on October 26, 2017, 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: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 6085, a tract of land located in the S 1/2S1/2 of Section 8, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Kenneth E Oliver and REBECCA L

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OLIVER, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Western Title And Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 15, 2009, and recorded on May 20, 2009 as Book 839 Page 1133 Document No. 200911895. 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 beginning June 1, 2016, 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 June 9, 2017 is $280,370.38 principal, interest totaling $14,331.88 late charges in the amount of $67.07, escrow advances of $9,855.48, suspense balance of $-130.71 and other fees and expenses advanced of $74,227.80, 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

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 GIBBS• Gibbs is a 7-year-old male Brown Tabby. He is a sweetheart of a cat, constantly rubbing his head against furniture trying to earn your attention. Gibbs has the cutest, inquisitive expression that always makes you wonder what he's thinking. He gets along well with other cats, and would be an ideal family pet. Gibbs would need to be an inside only pet, as he is declawed.

DONALD• Donald is a 2-year-old male Pit Bull. This big goof ball is looking for a constant companion to go on hikes, play in the yard, or just lounge on the couch. Whatever you're doing, Donald will be happy to come along. Donald gets along with most dogs, but prefers to be the "boss dog." Donald is very treat motivated, and we're sure will pick up many new tricks easily.

ELLIE•Ellie is a 3-year-old female American Pit Bull. She is a very sweet girl who loves long walks, playing fetch, and trying to catch the spray of a water hose. Ellie gets along with small dogs, cats, and goats. However, she does not particularly enjoy other large dogs, especially other assertive dogs. Ellie came from a place where neighborhood kids were allowed to pick on her, so she would prefer a kid free environment. BRIE• Brie is a 4-year-old female Border Collie/Pointer mix. She is a very happy girl who loves ever person she meets of every age. She'd make a great family pet, and has lots of energy to help wear out the kids. Brie doesn't know many commands outside of sit, but her tail never stops wagging. Her smile never fades when she's in the company of people, especially when they have treats.

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BOBBIE• Bobbie is a 15-year-old female Brown Tabby Manx. This super cuddly senior gal is hoping to find a retirement home to live the rest of her days. Bobbie's favorite activity is lounging about in cat trees and beds. She is a master at finding the most comfy cuddle spot in the house. Bobbie would make a great lap cat, and despite her size, is rather agile and able to jump up and down off of furniture unassisted.

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CARSON• Carson is a 5-year-old male Buff Tabby. He would love a home in the country with the freedom to come and go as he pleases. Carson loves human affection and attention, sprawling across furniture and cat trees to convince you to pet him. At the same time, he does not think being stuck inside all the time is fun either. He would prefer to have the entire house and yard to explore, unencumbered by obstructions.

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 SHADOW• Shadow is an active, energetic dude looking for a mature family and a forever home! This young man is eager to please and would love to attend Basic Manners classes with his new crew! Shadow is a bit bashful around strangers, so he's hoping family can take it nice and slow with him as he navigates his new digs! Call 406.549.3934 to learn more about sweet, goofy Shadow!

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SIERRA• Meet the wild child from the Sierra Nevadas, Sierra! This active go-getter is super brave, social, and boisterous! Sierra loves everyone and wants them to know it! Sierra is an indoor/outdoor kitty who loves mousing, playing with her dog friends, going on adventures, and sleeping in your arms for nap time. Visit her at Humane Society of Western Montana Wed-Fri, 1pm-6pm, & Sat-Sun, 12pm-5pm!

GRACIE• Gracie LOVES life, LOVES people, & REALLY loves snacks. This 6-year-old sweetheart fetches, walks nicely on leash, and has a galloping gate that will put a smile on your face. Gracie enjoys the company of other dogs, doesn’t care too much about cats, and is ready to find a forever home who can help her slim down and enjoy this beautiful summer! Learn more at myhswm.org!

ELLE• Sweet, thoughtful Elle enjoys lounging, catnip, and watching the world go by outside her favorite window seat. Elle enjoys children and loves being showered with attention while she lies upside down in her favorite bed! If you're looking for a stunning tortoiseshell/lynx point kitty to join your family, come visit Elle today! 5930 Highway 93 S, just south of Missoula!

FINLEY• Finley takes his time. His favorite activity is that oh-so-slow morning stroll down the driveway to pick up the newspaper, noticing the new lilies coming in and marveling at yet another beautiful day. Finley is thinking he might like a mature, quiet home where he can follow his person around and be a perfectly sized lap dog. This delicate gentleman is taking visitors at HSWM WedFri, 1pm-6pm, & Sat-Sun, 12pm-5pm!

BOBBY• Bobby is a total lover. This handsome orange cat may appreciate a quiet home, as it takes him a while to adjust to new situations, but he has lived with older children, cats, and smaller dogs! Bobby is a total playmate and loves playing with catnip and toys! Rumor has it, he once shared his sun nap spot with a mouse; what a generous guy! Call 406.549.3934 to learn more!

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(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

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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: June 15, 2017 /s/ Rae Albert 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 15th day of June, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. , Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowl-

edged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Seterus vs OLIVER 102247-1

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 257. 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 8/7/2017 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 8/10/17 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.

MONTANA STREET STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): #14, #22. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting 7/24/2017 by appt only by calling 880-4677. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at Montana Street, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to 7/27/2017 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.

EAGLE SELF STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder, abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 36,105,152,165, 315, 407, 442, 668 & 690. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Monday, July 24, 2017. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. Written sealed bids may be submitted to the storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 4:00 PM on the day of the auction. Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale.All Sales final

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RENTALS APARTMENTS 205 ½ W. Kent Ave. Studio/1 bath, central location, shared W/D, near U. $600. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 2306 Hillview Ct. #4. 2 bed/1 bath, South Hills, W/D hookups, storage $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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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 1-800-877-7353 or Montana Fair Housing toll-free at 1-800-929-2611

446 Washington St. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops, close to the U and lots of activities. Cat? $750. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

1920 S. 14th St. W. “B” newer studio, W/D, A/C, central location, double garage $675. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

722 ½ Bulwer St. Studio/1 bath, just remodeled, shared yard, single garage, central location. $575. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

2110 34th Street. 1 bed/1 bath, central location,W/D, shared yard $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

MOBILE HOMES Lolo RV Park. Spaces available to rent. W/S/G/Electric included. $495/month. 406-273-6034

HOUSES 237 ½ E. Front St. “D” Studio/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops $625. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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DUPLEXES 1012 Charlo St. #2 2 bed/1 bath, Northside, W/D hookups, storage $725. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 1310 Mitchell St. “A”. 3 bed/1.5 bath, Northside, W/D hookups, single garage, DW, W/D, shared yard. $ 1100. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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REAL ESTATE HOMES 1310 Linnea.Well-designed 4 bed, 3 bath with basement and double garage garage. $232,500. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com 1817 South 5th West. Adorable, sunny 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow with fireplace, large yard & great irrigation ditch. $239,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com 2 Bdr, 1 Bath South 39th St home, $245,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

2 Bdr, 1 Bath, Lewis & Clark home. $178,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Huson home on 5.5 acres. $415,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3701 Brandon. 4 bed, 3 bath with cook’s kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces and great views. $414,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350 shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath, Grant Creek home on 5.7 acres. $425,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call

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425 S 5th St West-This is an amazing stunning historic gem. The beautiful Victorian was built in 1890 and has absolute charm of yesteryear. $650,000 KD 2405227 PorticoRealEstate.com

1 Bdr, 1 Bath, Lolo Townhome. $200,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

6 Elk Ridge. 4 bed, 3 bath in gated Rattlesnake community with shared pool & tennis court. Many new upgrades. $795,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 2398350, shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com 6869 Deadman Gulch. Private 4 bed, 3 bath on 2.71 acres with deck & 3 car garage. $890,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 901 Defoe. Updated 3 bed, 1 bath with new flooring & deck, Near Northside pedestrian bridge. $219,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350, shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

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3 Bdr, 1 Bath, Northside Townhome. $185,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com Uptown Flats #301. 814 sf one bedroom plus bonus. $184,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com Uptown Flats #303. Modern 1 bed, 1 bath, 612 sq.ft. near downtown and Clark Fork River. $159,710. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com Uptown Flats #308. 612 sf one bedroom facing residential neighborhood. $159,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com

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SELLER WANTS IT SOLD! Lovingly maintained & completely remodeled University bungalow, close to trails. This 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has new floors, paint, plumbing, electric, roof, furnace & on-demand hot water heater. Master bath has deep soaking tub & heated floors. Newly painted deck off kitchen to fenced yard. Double detached garage. Don’t miss the classic arched doorways. You will love this home! MLS #21705821 For location and more info, view these and other properties at:

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1 Chicken ___ (Italian dish, informally) 5 TV logician 10 Blot 14 Hairy twin of the Bible 15 Fluorescent bulb gas 16 ___ cosa (Spanish "something else") 17 French term for a temporary residence 19 Algerian setting for Camus's "The Plague" 20 Did some pranking 22 One-named '50s-'60s teen idol 25 Shelley's elegy for Keats 26 Castaway's refuge, perhaps 27 Fix eggs, maybe 29 Running count 30 Cross-shaped Greek letter 31 Diva's rendition 33 "___ Ho" ("Slumdog Millionaire" song) 34 Duo behind the CW series "Fool Us" 39 Giants giant Mel 40 Brand in the pet aisle 41 Bigwig 43 Handled 46 Tar clump 47 John who once co-hosted "Entertainment Tonight" 48 First Lady and diplomat Roosevelt

50 Got to the point? 52 With 56-Across, low-budget programming source 55 "It seems to me," online 56 See 52-Across 60 Has ___ with (is connected) 61 Without ___ in the world 62 Golden State sch. 63 Construction area 64 "Death of a Salesman" protagonist 65 Marshmallow Easter treat

DOWN 1 Rally feature 2 "___ told you before ..." 3 "Insecure" star Issa ___ 4 Kid's dirty "dessert" 5 "Damn Yankees" villain, really 6 Gazelles, to cheetahs 7 Fairy tale baddie (unless it's Shrek) 8 "Marat/Sade" character Charlotte 9 Work out some knots 10 Symbol of deadness 11 Like some fibrillation 12 Thymine (T) : DNA :: ___ (U) : RNA 13 Graffiti artist who opened (and closed) Dismaland in 2015 18 Words between "chicken" and "king" 21 Wrecks 22 Qualified 23 "The faster the better" 24 "Kind of ___" (classic

Miles Davis album) 27 Stereotypical last word of art films 28 "This American Life" medium 31 Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi 32 Splinter, for one 33 Leader of the Holograms, on Saturday morning TV 35 Like horror movie characters, as they eventually find out 36 Running account 37 Opening for Quest or glades 38 Shine's partner? 42 Dissertation writer's goal 43 Tintype tints 44 Homecoming attendees 45 Visit to an Internet page, informally 46 ___-Roman wrestling (var.) 47 Game show question that determines which team plays 49 Using half as many digits as hexadecimal 50 Most common throw with two dice (D6es, for those of you playing at home) 51 TV show that took in Ted Danson 53 Seafood in a shell 54 "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" star Michael 57 0∞F phenomenon 58 Torero's encouragement 59 Quick snooze

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MANUFACTURED For Sale 2- 2013 16x80 mobile homes in great condition $43,900 delivered and set up within 150 miles of Billings. 406-259-4663

LAND 13221 Old Freight. Approximately 11 acres near St. Ignatius with incredible Mission Mountain views. $86,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group. 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 18.6 acre building lot in Sleeman Creek, Lolo. $129,900. BHHS Montana Properties. Call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2.1 acre waterfront lot in Alberton. $179,000. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com NHN Weber Butte Trail. 60 acre ranch in Corvallis with sweeping Bitterroot views. $675,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350. shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

Real Estate - Northwest Montana – Company owned. Small and large acre parcels. Private. Trees and meadows. National Forest boundaries. Tungsten holdings.com (406) 293-3714

COMMERCIAL Holland Lake Lodge. Lodge with restaurant, gift shop & Montana liquor license on 12 acres of USFS land. $5,000,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 2398350. shannonhilliard5 @gmail.com

OUT OF TOWN 19600 Twin Lakes Rd- Glorious setting on 10+ acres of pristine park-like forest full of wildflowers and so completely loved for nearly 40 years $267,500 PorticoRealEstate.com 230 Lakeside Drive- Lolo- Amazingly sweet lot with peaceful and private back yard complete with small pond/water feature, beautiful rock and garden landscaping. $250,000. KD 406-240-5227 PorticoRealEstate.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home on

1.6 acres. $750,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home on 15 acres. $385,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 60 ACRE HORSE RANCH. Stunning Mission Creek setting & the National Bison Range for wildlife watching. Handcrafted Log Home, 3 Bed/2.5 Bath, fireplace, scraped wood floors, Heartland Appliances & 1500 SF of covered deck with outdoor kitchen & fireplace to enjoy the privacy & mountain views. PLUS 1 Bed/1 Bath guest quarters & 1850 SF Shop with 8’ & 12’ overhead doors, in floor heat, WD hookups & 1/2 bath. 22x16 building with fence, ideal for gardening. 60 acres of pasture is divided into several pastures with corrals, pond, irrigation & horse shelter. Approx 1000’ of Mission Creek, mature trees in the circular driveway to shop. Home is over 3000 SF, in floor heat, exposed logs, custom doors & 650+ SF open great room. $895,000 MLS#21707033 Call Trudy Samuelson 406-360-5860

The Uptown Flats #301 - Easy to show at the moment #303 - Leased until 11/12/17 #308 - Leased month to month For full details visit

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5576 CIRCLE DR, FLORENCE Charming, well-maintained 3 bed. 1.5 bath with large fenced backyard on 1 acre. Beautiful views of the Bitterroots & Sapphires. One level living with sunken dining room and office. Mature trees, raspberry patch, covered back porch, lilacs in front and back. Double garage. Great neighborhood 20 minutes from Missoula. MLS #21707610 Call Matt Rosbarsky at 390-9023 for more information.

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