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Voices The readers write................................................................................................4 Street Talk The games people play ...............................................................................4 The Week in Review The news of the day, one day at a time ......................................6 Briefs Game on at Muse, the Forest Service gets a museum, and Zinke off the record........6 Etc. Bullock takes aim at the White House....................................................................7 News Personal conflict shadows city’s jail diversion impasse .......................................8 News Remembering Frank Little, 100 years after his murder .......................................9 Opinion Steve Daines takes the easy way out—again..................................................10 Opinion Uranium may carry a steep price in rural Utah ............................................11 Feature What Roaring Lion revealed about climate change and wildfire ...................14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts Colony playwright John Biguenet on how Hurricane Katrina changed his world.......18 Music Worriers, Gosh!, Lana Del Rey...........................................................................19 Music Wolf Heffelfinger’s new album bodyslams politics ...........................................20 Film To the Bone reveals the nature of anorexia .........................................................21 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films .....................................................22 Brokeass Gourmet Fried Heirloom tomato salad......................................................23 Happiest Hour Reuniting the Union Club..................................................................25 8 Days a Week And no time for sleep on any of them ...............................................26 Agenda Tobin Miller Shearer rides for black solidarity ...............................................31 Mountain High Cleaning up the river that runs through it .......................................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

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STREET TALK

by Alex Sakariassen

Asked Friday afternoon at the Southside KettleHouse

This week we write about a local company and its line of board games. What was your favorite childhood board game? Followup: What game-night kind of game are you best at now?

Lori Bulmahn: It was a game called Acquire. You have a bunch of tiles and you build hotels. The goal is to choose wisely and pick the one that’s going to dominate the board. Good pegsmanship: I have so many games that I play! Right now, I’d say cribbage. It’s just luck with what cards you get, but I’m very strategic in how I lay them out.

Katie Benz: Mousetrap. There was nothing else like it, though I did hate how you set it all up, got to the end and had to set it all up again. Ready, set, draw: I’d say I’m pretty good at Pictionary. I’m a good guesser in that one, too.

Megan Williams: Monopoly. I definitely wanted to be the banker. It was a powerful feeling. Pick a name, any name: I’m really good at HedBanz. That’s the one where you have a card on your forehead and you ask questions in order to figure out what the card says.

Andrew Valainis: Monopoly, for sure. Me and my buddy from elementary school, we’d have sleepovers and play two or three games in a night. Hop, skip and a nob: The thing I’m probably best at is cribbage. I play it all the time. [Ed. note: Valainis was playing cribbage during the interview].

Warm regards Incredible venue and everything was so well orchestrated (“First impressions of the new KettleHouse Amphitheater: It Rocks,” July 20). Only negative was that the new Bonner Logger beer, sold in cans, was lukewarm, especially disappointing on a 95-degree evening. But overall, it was a unique and memorable concert experience. Can’t wait for future visits. Carol Van Valkenburg missoulanews.com

Sound critique I was only in attendance at Ween, but I feel like the sound could/should have been a lot better. I’m sure there are myriad details that need to be dialed in, and over time things should be approaching perfection, but I don’t feel the sound was close on Sunday. Other than that, I’m amazed and so happy that we have the KHAMP (is that a thing yet?) as a resource. Everyone I know who’s been there has raved about the layout, the aesthetics, the sight lines, the comfort, etc. I doubt the feeling that everything’s perfect exists in any profession, and I hope they are working out the kinks to make the sound as dynamic as the rest of the atmosphere. Dave Francis facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Be prepared Beautiful venue, pretty good layout, and the sound was on point. There was a pretty bad traffic bottleneck with one road in and out. I felt forced to leave early to avoid traffic since I had to drive from out of town. It’s already tough driving from Polson for a show, but add the extra halfhour commute, and traffic. I’ll be thinking hard about the time investment from now on. Overall the lines were long and slow for entry and concessions as well. I’d like to think it could get better, but with the location, and most shows sold out, I think people will just have to plan for it. Chawn DuBack facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Bear necessities Dave Renn: Probably Guess Who. My older brother and I played it all the time. I had a babysitter one time that I’m pretty sure cheated at it. Somehow. Busted streak: My wife and I have been playing this game Patchwork lately, and I’ve only lost once. But that was last time we played, so I guess I’m on a losing streak.

A similar drive-through “bear park” existed in West Glacier (“In Idaho, a hunter finds a sad state of affairs for bears,” July 20). It did not end well for the bears, the owner, or the neighbors. An ugly deal. When will people learn? Jill Munson missoulanews.com

Unbearable When I lived in Idaho Falls I would drive by this place. They used to have a

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sign that said “Feel the Freedom”—I hated everything about it. It’s bad enough it was a tourist trap disguised as a zoo, but the animals would look very depressed. John Taylor facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Worth the wait I thought the venue was great. Sound was great. Vibe, atmosphere, and overall experience were great. Honestly, I’ll wait in a line (which didn’t seem bad to me) and walk the extra 20 feet to a garbage can if it means this caliber of artist will be this accessible to me. Excited for Tedeschi Trucks Band! Jordan Lane facebook.com/missoulaindependent

“We have been a monkey-wrench in a complete Republican takeover of the state for a long time. The whiny buttercup Republicans can’t stand that.”

Ennui 101 How depressing (“French professor Michel Valentin, a leader of la résistance, takes a buyout at UM,” July 20). Part of me is embarrassed that I went to a school with such misguided priorities, and the rest is just grateful I finished before the liberal arts were completely gutted. Autumn Goodman facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Poor Corey We all know he is singling out Missoula County because we are staunchly Democrat and proud of it (“Fake views: Corey Stapleton thinks something’s fishy about Missoula elections. Something’s fishy about Corey Stapleton,”

July 20). We have been a monkeywrench in a complete Republican takeover of the state for a long time. The whiny buttercup Republicans can’t stand that. As the second-largest city in the state, we swing elections. Bullock and Tester are good examples. Mike McNamara facebook.com/missoulaindependent

The other water protector Thank you, Mayor Engen, for protecting our water! I have been meaning to thank you for a long time. It is prescient and strategically wise to buy our water system—at any cost. You are keeping Missoula’s water for Missoula at a reasonable cost. The worldwide trend is not avoidable in our country. In fact, California and Maine are prime examples of the corporate takeover of water. Water is already at crucial depletion in arid countries where corporations reap huge profits from bottled water. Bottling water is not a solution to drought, but that’s another issue. Nestle is buying water rights in many small communities, offering them money for 99-year leases. Poland Springs water in Maine is a subsidiary of Nestle, and Fryeburg, Maine, lost its water rights to Nestle. 630,000 gallons a day is trucked away to be bottled into plastic jugs for sale at stores. Or the example of Nestle bottling 36 million gallons of water in California while Californians had to limit their own use of water for home and agricultural use due to drought. Water is in some places already a commodity. The writing is on the wall, and the large corporations pretending to be doing good for humanity know this, and they are making plans behind closed doors and devoid of democratic processes to purchase as many municipal water rights as possible. Municipal water plans are for our community at large. I have heard over and over how great our aquifer is here. We are lucky. Nothing like an earthquake and record high temperatures in July to remind us how quickly things can change. Water changes have been going on quietly for decades, whether it is pollution into our water systems from chemicals, fracking, drugs poured down the toilet, or drought due to high temperatures and the global effects of loss of massive areas of forestation. Water may not always be abundant here where we live. So many of us really thank you, Mayor Engen, for saying no to corporate water. Looks like somebody learned a lesson from Montana Power selling to Northwestern Energy! Sarah Lane Missoula

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WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, July 19 A 19-year-old Missoulian and firefighter Trenton Johnson is killed by a falling tree while fighting a fire on the Lolo National Forest. It was only the second fire Johnson had fought in his first year working for Grayback Forestry in Missoula.

Thursday, July 20 Two Missoula County residents and one from Kalispell are arrested in Bozeman for allegedly manufacturing heroin, laced with fentanyl and cut with vitamin C, in a hotel room. The three are later charged with possession and production of illegal drugs.

Friday, July 21 Butte residents line the highway and wave American flags in a show of respect for Capt. Robert Holton, whose remains were recently discovered in Laos, 48 years after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam war. Holton is buried near his hometown of Butte, where his family still lives.

Behind closed doors

What’d Zinke say in Denver? Energy dominance was just one of the points Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke hammered hard last week during a whirlwind trip to Colorado, though he didn’t exactly do so publicly. Between appearances at the National Ice Core Lab and Rocky Mountain National Park, the former Montana congressman spoke to two conservative policy organizations during separate gatherings in Denver, sharing his vision for America’s public lands. One of those groups, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), has a track record of pushing the federal lands transfer agenda through model bills it makes available to state lawmakers. Environmental advocates greeted Zinke’s attendance at the ALEC annual meeting as another red flag signalling that the man in charge of 75 percent of federal land is comfortable cozying up to a lobby that would transfer control of those lands to the states. “Few organizations have done more to block access to hunting, fishing, camping, biking on public

lands than ALEC,” said Brad Brooks, public lands campaign director for the Wilderness Society, in a statement. “Zinke’s decision to speak at their event is hypocritical, and calls into question his commitment to America’s natural and cultural heritage.” Other ALEC speakers in Denver included Labor Sec. Alexander Acosta, Education Sec. Betsy DeVos and former Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, who was ousted as president of the right-wing Heritage Foundation earlier this year. Exactly what Zinke said to the members of ALEC remains undisclosed. According to Zinke’s official schedule, the speech was “not open to the press.” His office told the Indy via email that there are no transcripts of Zinke’s remarks, and that no prepared drafts of his speech exist, since Zinke “doesn’t use prepared speeches.” “The Secretary spoke about getting back to traditional multiple-use management of federal lands, his commitment to maintaining federal ownership of federal lands, and restoring trust between the federal government and local communities,” spokesperson Heather Swift

wrote when asked for specific topics that Zinke addressed. The Indy did acquire audio of Zinke’s July 21 remarks to the Western Conservative Summit, an annual gathering hosted by the Colorado Christian Universitybased Centennial Institute. During the roughly eightminute speech, Zinke decried the lack of public trust in government today, lamented the amount of offshore oil revenue unrealized under the Obama administration, and recycled a line from his co-authored memoir American Commander: “It is better to produce energy here under reasonable regulation than watch it be produced overseas with none.” He also invoked a quote inscribed on Yellowstone National Park’s Teddy Roosevelt Arch declaring public lands “For the enjoyment and benefit of the people,” and once again affirmed that they should not be sold, traded or transferred. “We have been blessed with a great nation,” Zinke said in concluding his speech. “We have been blessed with great resources. We have been blessed with fertile lands. We’ve been blessed with our ability to practice our faith, and the courage to say we are Christian.” Alex Sakariassen

Saturday, July 22 Guthrie McLean, a UM student who was detained in China, is freed. McLean was arrested on July 17 after an altercation with a taxi driver. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester were involved in negotiating his release.

Sunday, July 23 A Missoula woman is repeatedly stabbed during an early morning break-in of her home. Police believe a man and a woman wearing masks broke into the house, stabbed the woman and stole money and phones. The woman is expected to recover. No arrests have been made.

Monday, July 24 Missoula City Council unanimously approves a 3.82 percent tax increase for the city’s fiscal year 2018 budget. The new revenue will go to increase funding for 15 city services and maintain the city’s $60 million general fund.

Tuesday, July 25 The governor’s budget office announces four levels of budget cuts due to state revenue shortfalls of about $75 million. Sixteen state employees will be laid off, and budget reductions could total $97 million.

Five years ago, 2011, my taxes were $3,107. Now they’re $4,308. That’s a 40 percent, $1,200 increase. … I wish there was a way that the city, and the county, and the school, and everybody else that taxes us could get together and say, ‘Hey, we’re driving our people on fixed incomes out of this city.’” ——Former city councilman Jerry Ballas, now retired, during a lengthy public comment period July 24 on the Missoula city budget.

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[news] Museum tour

Watchdogging the FS With Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl at his elbow, former U.S. Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth did his best to sum up the agency’s 112-year history on July 20. There was lots to cover: the early Gifford Pinchot years, the heavy logging post-World War II, the rise of the environmental movement. It’s a fantastic legacy, Bosworth told those gathered for the grand opening of the National Museum of Forest Service History west of the Missoula airport. It’s a legacy that goes hand-in-hand with the history of conservation in America. “There’s a lot of things that we’ve taken from our national forests over the past century,” Bosworth said. “And when you look at them today, they’re in pretty darn good shape, considering all we’ve taken from these lands.” As the speechifying concluded and the crowd began walking the museum’s interpretive trail for the first time, Jake Kreilick hung back for a beat, contemplating his own checkered past with the Forest Service. “What a long, strange road it’s been,” he said. He could have been referring to the agency’s long history, or to his decades playing wildland watchdog via a host of organizations: the Native Forest Network, the WildWest Institute, the Lolo Restoration Committee, the FlatheadLolo-Bitterroot Citizens Task Force. Judging by his waggish grin, it was probably the latter. Kreilick got his start at the University of Montana’s environmental studies program in the mid-1980s, when the Forest Service’s annual timber harvests were approaching historic highs of 12 billion board feet or more a year. Then came the direct-action campaigns of the ’90s, which Kreilick referred to as his “getting arrested on national forests” days. Finally making his way toward the trail, he acknowledged just how much has changed since then. Take the 2015 skirmish over commercial thinning in the Rattlesnake, he said. He and fellow Missoula-based watchdogs including Mike Bader and Cass Chinske fought that one not with chains and locks, but with open, measured, science-based discussion, and they won. “It’s a lot better than it was compared to my activist days,” Kreilick said. “I can now talk to the forest supervisor face-to-face and have a conversation.” Kreilick took his time soaking in the interpretive signs along the trail. One featured a short write-up on Arthur Carhart, an early Forest Service official credited

with driving the agency’s focus on recreation. Another had several paragraphs dedicated to conservationist and Silent Spring author Rachel Carson, whose inclusion prompted an approving nod from Kreilick. “It’s nice they have that,” he said. “It’s a reflection of science becoming more a part of the agency’s mission.” For now, the museum is little more than a visitors center and the trail. As the nonprofit behind it continues to raise money for a larger Smithsonian-affiliated building at the site, Kreilick said he and his ilk will continue to hold the agency it celebrates accountable. There are bound to be political differences and policy disputes, he said. “But it’s still a great legacy.” Alex Sakariassen

On the board

Getting into the game On a recent Saturday, minutes before six o’clock, Muse Comics was bustling. To the left of the entrance, more than a dozen people were huddled at tables playing tournament matches of Magic: The Gathering. One table, though, sat empty. At six o’clock on the dot, Alan Marr walked in with a tan backpack full of board and card games that he designed himself. He made his way to the empty table, unzipped his bag and pulled out two copies each of his two games: ARC and Relics of Etheria. Marr has spent six years working on these titles, which he released under the brand-name Pint Size Games, and his attention to detail shows. These games look professional, with high quality game pieces and a sprawling game board depicting a map of Etheria, the world in which Relics takes place. As he describes the concept of ARC, a resource-gathering sci-fi card game, participants in the surrounding Magic tournament wander over to handle the pieces and learn the ins and outs of Marr’s worlds. Marr, now 30, says he’s played games since high school. He started out running a complex role-playing game of his own design during high school, with players from all over his hometown of Woodbridge, Virginia. Since moving to Missoula in 2012, he’s found the perfect testing ground for his self-made fantasy worlds. Last

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-$1.3 million Expected balance in the state fire fund at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 after diminished state revenues triggered $30 million in cuts this year. The fire fund had a $72 million balance going into fiscal year 2017, but the Legislature suspended transfers into the fund while reducing the state budget. The negative balance will be paid out of the governor’s emergency fund. Saturday, at Muse, Marr was holding a final demonstration of his games in Missoula as he got ready to move back home for graduate school. Despite his East Coast upbringing, Pint Size Games, which he owns and operates by himself, oozes Missoula. Marr says the name’s inspiration came from his appreciation for Missoula’s brewery scene, in which he hosted board-game nights at local watering holes. “The good thing that beer does, in my opinion, is bringing people together,” Marr says. “People socialize around beer, and while you’re drinking a beer, why not play a board game?” Marr perfected Relics by relentlessly testing new versions with friends and family. Over the past six years, he’s altered the game’s rules, art and play style through continuous trial and error, sometimes to the chagrin of his testers. Nevertheless, Marr’s brother, Andy, a 32-year-old sales representative based in Virginia, says he still finds himself impressed with his brother’s work. He says the hours Alan has poured into his games are manifest in the playing. Marr’s imminent move back to Virginia means expanding his network of supporters. He currently sells his work through The Game Crafter, an online service that prints DIY board games on-demand. He says he hopes to lower the games’ prices, which are set by Game Crafter, to reach a wider audience. (Relics of Etheria retails for $49.99, and ARC for $14.99.) A third Pint Size title is in the planning phase. Marr isn’t ready to describe that one yet. Michael Siebert

ETC. It looks like our governor wants to be president. Steve Bullock filed paperwork this month to begin fundraising for federal office, then told a New York Times reporter that “the time is right to lend my voice, the voice of someone that after getting elected has been able to govern in what’s viewed as a red state.” Bullock completed the twostep dance required of politicians who announce their ambitions by immediately downplaying the move back home. Bullock is playing it by the book, hoping to exploit the exoticism of being a blue governor in a red state at a time when his party is looking for absolutely anyone who can restore its credibility in Main Street America, wherever that is. Bullock made it clear back in May, in a Times op-ed, that he’s eager to oblige. “To use a local analogy,” he wrote, “Democrats should try casting the fly line a little farther out into the river.” Of course Bullock isn’t an especially rare catch. Pretty much every Democrat who’s ever governed a Republican-leaning state chases the lure to higher office to one degree or another (Hi, Brian!), so until Bullock’s “Big Sky Values” PAC starts raking in cash, it’ll be premature of us to make too much of Bullock’s national debut. But perhaps it’s not premature for Bullock. After all, he has a veritable mountain to climb before he even thinks about the Oval Office. For starters, he can’t seem to get a handle on exactly what kind of Democrat he is. In that May op-ed, Bullock wrote that he won re-election “comfortably, running on progressive ideas.” Two months later, he was back in the Times casting himself as a centrist who could counterbalance the likes of Bernie Sanders. After the Times story announcing his aspirations appeared, Bullock told a pool of state reporters gathered in his office that “2020 is a long, long way away.” Yes. And the governor has plenty of work to do between now and then to prove he’s presidential material. Driving on just about any Montana road reveals a need for drastic infrastructure overhaul, which we were promised, but didn’t get, this past legislative session. And Bullock still needs to convince legislators to renew Medicaid expansion in 2019, manage the state’s precarious budget, and get some major help to Colstrip. None of these will be easy with a Republican-controlled Legislature. But if he can get them done under these circumstances, he just might make a convincing case that he’s ready for the jump to the big game.

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Hands cuffed Personal conflict shadows city’s jail diversion impasse by Derek Brouwer

A low point in Missoula city council members’ recent budget deliberations about keeping low-level criminals out of jail came when councilman Jon Wilkins walked out. For weeks, Wilkins has been vociferously defending a budget increase requested by Missoula Correctional Services, a private nonprofit with which the city contracts to provide probation and community service programs. MCS is run by Wilkins’ wife, Sue. MCS was criticized for high failure rates and opaque practices by authors of the city-county Jail Diversion Master Plan, completed last year, prompting some other council members to scrutinize its pricy, no-bid contract with Municipal Court. Despite objections from fellow council members Michelle Cares, Marilyn Marler and Emily Bentley that he has a conflict of interest, Wilkins continued to advocate on behalf of the MCS request, reasoning that, “It doesn’t add anything to my wife’s salary, OK? It just adds to the programs that she works with.” When, on July 19, Bentley moved to divert $5,000 from MCS’s $21,000 increase to fund training for police officers, Wilkins had had enough. He accused Bentley of having a “personality problem” with his wife’s organization, then left the room and skipped the vote. The scene was one example of how turf wars and personal conflicts have put Missoula’s elected leaders at an impasse over jail diversion, even after an 11-month collaborative planning process laid out a roadmap for reforms that could reduce jail overcrowding and make the criminal justice system more just for nonviolent offenders. While county officials and state legislators have already taken steps down that road, city leaders are still tripping over each other. Aside from the $5,000 for police training, next year’s city budget includes no new investments in jail diversion. And MCS will receive a funding boost without making any of the changes called for in the master plan. Part of the problem is that elected officials disagree over the source of the prob-

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lem. Municipal Court, the only court within city government purview, adjudicates lowlevel crimes including state misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. The master plan attributes 17 percent of jail days for nonviolent inmates to Municipal Court— one of many findings that Judge Kathleen Jenks doubts. “The whole plan is suspect. I don’t have problems with the suggestions they’re making—a lot of them were my ideas—but I think to base them on numbers that are so erroneous is really troubling,” Jenks

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Municipal Court Judge Kathleen Jenks says reforms to her courtroom will not significantly reduce overcrowding at the county jail.

says. “We’re not going to solve the jail overcrowding problem by focusing on Municipal Court.” Jenks, who is up for re-election in November, has clashed with the report’s authors over their recommendations for sentencing practices, which she says interfere with judicial independence. But at council’s request, Jenks did provide a list of jail diversion initiatives available to “meet the unfunded tasks, duties and responsibilities placed upon Municipal Court” by adoption of the master plan, and their estimated price tag, which totalled $653,000. The proposals generally call for taxpayers to pick up part of the tab for programs such as anger management, pretrial monitoring, DUI counseling and house arrest, the costs of which currently fall on often cashstrapped defendants. Council members

Marler and Cares worked with Jenks to introduce a whittled-down proposal that would have given the court $50,000 to start a jail diversion pilot project. It was rejected this month after Jenks told council she had higher priorities, and that her staff wouldn’t be able to collect good data on the diversion projects. “We can’t fund things where [the implementer’s] heart isn’t in it,” says Bentley, who nevertheless voted for the funding in an attempt to get Jenks onboard. Bentley, Cares and councilmember Bryan von Lossberg have also clashed with Jenks over the court’s contract with MCS, which is already worth about $250,000 annually. The funding increase that Jenks endorsed will go toward salaries and benefits for the nonprofit’s employees, excluding Sue Wilkins—an unusual request, in Bentley’s view, that warrants a public bidding process. She noted in budget hearings that Sue Wilkins earned a salary of $120,000 in 2015, up from $110,00 in 2014, according to the nonprofit’s tax filings, and that MCS has refused to provide the city with policies and procedures for its programs. “There’s not a lot of oversight,” Bentley says. Jenks says she doesn’t share council members’ concerns about transparency, adding that she doesn’t have “any questions” about MCS’s work. She says she suspects that Bentley’s scrutiny of MCS has more to do with the councilwoman’s opposition to misdemeanor probation—yet another area of disagreement. Jenks is declining to consider bidding the contract until 2018, citing the upcoming election. Jenks is being challenged by Lake County Attorney’s Office prosecutor Brendan McQuillan, who has yet to launch a public campaign. Criminal justice reform “is a depressing, nonsexy issue,” says Bentley, who is not seeking re-election to her council seat, but she hopes that voters will cast their ballots with the topic in mind. To make progress on jail diversion, she says, “I think it will take a judge that’s willing to work with council.” dbrouwer@missoulanews.com

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No small legacy Remembering Frank Little, 100 years after his murder by Hunter Pauli

She says some older professors memorial at Butte’s Carpenters Union One-hundred years after the assassination of labor organizer Frank Little were shocked to see Wobblies advertis- Hall hosted by the Southwestern Montana Central Labor Council. in Butte and the nationwide shattering ing on campus. Botkin says her uncle’s legacy of “They didn’t know we were still of the Industrial Workers of the World, non-partisan populism has earned him a new generation of Wobblies is set to around,” she says. While the Aug. 1 anniversary last admirers across the political spectrum, memorialize the centennial in the mining city alongside Little’s great-grand- year consisted of a smattering of aging with groups from libertarians to Trotniece and her new book documenting leftists and Butte state Rep. Amanda skyists elevating Little to their emanciCurtis singing labor spirituals from the patory pantheons. the unknown chapters of Little’s life. Botkin says that, based on her reAnyone who knows the story of Little Red Songbook at Little’s grave Frank Little in Montana knows much site, Gradus says she expects 30 to 50 search, Little’s ideology lined up best with libertarian socialism, an antithe same thing: He challenged antiauthoritarian strain of Marxism free speech practices in Missoula, contrasted by the Bolshevism that spoke out against the First World took power in Russia just months War in Butte, led the miners in a after Little’s assassination. Little strike and, on Aug. 1, 1917, was was apolitical, and resigned from dragged from bed by Anaconda the Socialist Party of America as Copper Mining Company thugs, part of the IWW’s constitutional driven to the edge of town and refusal of “all alliances, direct or inlynched from a railroad trestle. direct, with any political parties or Beyond those details and the anti-political sects.” scattered stories of earlier labor The IWW values direct action fights, little was known of Little’s over the ballot box, which has hisearly years, the circumstances leadtorically put the organization at ing to his trip to Butte, or what odds with more moderate unions happened to his family after his and progressive political parties death. Jane Little Botkin, the greatthat push reform instead of revolugranddaughter of Little’s sister, tion. Nonetheless, Gradus says, the aims to fill those gaps with her reWobblies are inviting the Montana cently released book, Frank Little branches of the AFL-CIO and the and the IWW: The Blood That Democratic Socialists of America to Stained an American Family. the centennial in the spirit of soliAfter Little’s murder, the IWW photo courtesy Butte-Silver Bow Archives darity. Centennial observances are was crushed under the weight of A plaster death mask of IWW or- open to all. pro-war hysteria, the first Red ganizer Frank Little created after Scare, mass deportations, internal Botkin attributes Little’s his assassination in Butte on Aug. divisions, the poaching of memmodern resonance to his advo1, 1917. bers by rival workers movements, cacy for free speech and nonvionew and old Wobblies, as well as what- lent direct action, widely respected and the Sedition Act. While the organization lived on, it ever crowds Curtis and Botkin might protest techniques she says he pionever again reached its pre-war promi- draw, for this year’s centennial events. neered decades before they were enThe resurgent Missoula IWW chap- coded in popular history by the mass nence. Montana’s chapter limped along until last year, when a new generation ter planned its centennial celebration movements of the civil rights era. It’s of labor activists reorganized in the before members knew that Curtis and those techniques for which Botkin wake of the presidential election and Botkin were planning their own com- wants him remembered. resurgent white nationalism in the Flat- memorations, and the groups are now She says that though Little’s assashead. Missoula IWW chapter member cross-advertising. Botkin will host a sination was the climax of Butte’s labor Brenna Gradus says the branch is or- reading and book signing at Butte’s struggles, it wasn’t the climax of his life. ganized as a registered student group Clark Chateau at 7 p.m. on July 31. The “He’s bigger than the 13 days he through the University of Montana and Wobblies plan a gravesite ceremony at spent in Butte,” Botkin says. counts about 30 regular members, all 10 a.m. on Aug. 1 followed by a picnic at the murder site and a 7 p.m. music of whom joined in the last year. editor@missoulanews.com

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Can’t we all agree? Steve Daines takes the easy way out—again—on health care by Dan Brooks

In these fractious times, when so much of the people’s business seems to involve ruthlessly smashing one another, we need politicians who can bring us together. Fortunately, we have Steve Daines. As Montana’s Republican in the U.S. Senate and a staunch critic of the Affordable Care Act, he is at the center of one of the most contentious policy issues of our time. And he is doing what he can to avoid talking about it. Last week, he wrote a guest editorial for the Missoulian. It was not about the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, or the tens of thousands of Montanans who will lose their insurance if that plan goes through, or the 23 percent increase in individual premiums proposed by the state’s largest insurance provider, or even about the layoffs recently announced by Providence Health & Services. It was about meth. “On my most recent telephone town hall with 28,000 Montanans, nearly 95 percent agreed that meth is a problem in Montana,” Daines writes. He laments the toll meth takes on families and the economy, “which is why we need to do more to raise awareness about the meth epidemic in our state.” Now there’s a topic Daines can really sink his teeth into. It’s got the quality he looks for in a signature issue: near-total agreement. He would be hard pressed to find someone to take the con position and argue that no, meth is actually fine. Although Daines himself acknowledges that 95 percent of callers to his telephone town hall agreed that it was a problem, his solution is to “raise awareness”—i.e., convince people it’s a problem. Daines calls for other solutions beyond awareness, including increased border security—a measure that coincides with what the Trump administration already wants to do—as well as “community involvement, education, prevention and treatment.” That pretty much covers all the bases. I defy you to

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think of a way to address methamphetamine use that would not fall under one of those categories. Yet I also defy you to find a specific policy proposal anywhere in Daines’ editorial. This has been his modus operandi for years. First, identify a problem we can all agree on, like meth or—as he did close to Flag Day—flag desecration. Then, call for a solution. The key to this step is not to propose any specific

“If Sen. Daines does not want to be in the same room as Montana voters when he talks to us about his position on health care, it might be a sign that his position is wrong.” plans yourself, since people might disagree about those. You want to avoid that kind of robust, concrete policy discussion at all costs. Just emphasize that the problem is serious and important, and that we should do something about it. After you’ve raised awareness, the final step is to go back to the senate and work on a plan to take health insurance away from millions. That’s what Daines has been doing these last several weeks. In contrast to his volubility on the issues of drugs (bad) and the American flag

(good), he’s proven remarkably averse to talking about health insurance. You will note that his consideration of the meth problem begins with a telephone town hall. That’s because he hasn’t held a real one in a long time. Since he rescheduled an appearance in Helena back in February to dodge protesters, Daines has taken pains to avoid the kind of face-to-face confrontations with constituents that have plagued his fellow Republicans on their visits home. He even called on the senate to cancel its August recess—a plan that would ostensibly allow him to keep working on repeal/replace, but also save him from having to look his constituents in the eyes. If Sen. Daines does not want to be in the same room as Montana voters when he talks to us about his position on health care, it might be a sign that his position is wrong. The Republican plan in the senate, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, is wildly unpopular. A June poll conducted by National Public Radio put its approval rating at 17 percent. That makes it more popular than meth, but only by a little. I think our Republican senator is looking at this issue the wrong way. If he viewed it from the other side, he could find the agreement he craves. He could take a principled position against his party’s bill and enjoy consensus on an issue more important to Montanans than flag burning or even speed. Heck, he could even take an unprincipled position and oppose the bill solely to pander to voters back home. That would be better than talking to us in vague terms over the telephone about issues with only one side. We didn’t hire him to raise awareness of what we already know. These are contentious times in American politics. If Daines wants to avoid controversy, he’s sitting in the wrong chair. Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture and the vital importance of raising awareness at combatblog.net.

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Toxic dilemma Uranium may carry a steep price in rural Utah by Stephanie Malin

Tucked inside the Trump administration’s proposed budget is $703 million in funding for nuclear weapons. Although that’s about 30 percent less than last year, you would hardly know it here in the heart of Utah’s canyon country, where the nation’s last operating conventional uranium mill—the White Mesa Mill—is forging ahead. The mill sits on an arid mesa just a few miles east of the newly established Bears Ears National Monument, with Monument Valley to the south and Canyonlands National Park to the north, and is owned by a subsidiary of the Canadian energy giant Energy Fuels Resources, which also owns and operates uranium mines around the Grand Canyon. Today, despite a litany of risks, Energy Fuels Resources is asking Utah to renew the mill’s license, which expired in 2007 and has been in “timely renewal” ever since. Energy Fuels has influential friends, including high-powered lobbyists Andrew Wheeler, who worked on the Trump campaign and was involved with transition planning, and Mary Bono, the former California congresswoman and widow of Sonny Bono. So far, Utah seems to be welcoming the permit renewal as an economic boon for rural San Juan County, though the mill is staunchly opposed by its nearest neighbors—the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and White Mesa residents who are mostly tribal members. Few have forgotten what happened to two towns and surrounding communities after uranium mills there were shuttered. When the Monticello uranium mill closed, the environmental mess it left behind became two federal Superfund sites, one of which encompassed the entire community of Monticello. A $250 million taxpayer-funded cleanup effort ensued, even as cancers, respiratory problems, reproductive issues, allergies and birth defects plagued the residents of this small uranium town. Decades earlier, child and adolescent leukemia clusters appeared in the community. Residents suspected these ailments were linked to long-term ura-

nium exposure, and a 2007 Utah Department of Health study found the mill to be a “plausible” cause of elevated rates of certain cancers. In both Moab and Monticello, uranium mills have permanently contaminated the groundwater and poisoned surface water—both scarce resources in the arid West. Adding insult to injury, the Moab mill owner declared bankruptcy and stuck taxpayers with the cleanup bill. The site

“If Utah regulators fail to stand up for the public interest now, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, southeastern Utahns and ultimately American taxpayers risk paying a high price. But nowhere are the risks higher than in White Mesa.” still isn’t completely cleaned up, and with cuts to the Department of Energy’s budget, cleanup could be delayed indefinitely. Why, despite this history of mismanagement just up the road from White Mesa, do state regulators seem content to let history repeat itself? Already the problems that have emerged at the White Mesa Mill look a lot like the problems plaguing Monticello

and Moab. The shallow groundwater aquifer underneath the mill is contaminated with heavy metals, and the bond posted by the company to fund cleanup is laughably low—about $22 million, which is less than a fifth of professional cleanup-cost estimates. If Utah regulators fail to stand up for the public interest now, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, southeastern Utahns and ultimately American taxpayers risk paying a high price. But nowhere are the risks higher than in White Mesa. The tribal community is immediately down-gradient and often downwind from the mill. Community members describe finding rainbowcolored meat when butchering animals hunted near the mill site. When the wind blew from the direction of the mill, people kept their children inside, reporting that they smelled strong chemical odors. In both 2012 and 2013, the mill’s own reports show that it emitted more radon—a cancer-causing air pollutant— than the Clean Air Act allows. And in 2015, 2016 and 2017, radioactive spills occurred as materials were transported to the mill for processing. Numerous cases of cancer have been reported in White Mesa, although no epidemiological studies have begun. Still, Utah regulators seem unconvinced that the risks are real, and now the state has opened the mill’s license renewal to public comment. With Energy Fuels lobbying in Utah and in Washington, D.C., Americans have only until July 31, 2017, to urge regulators to stop continued environmental injustice at White Mesa. At the very least, state regulators should require Energy Fuels to post a substantial bond to guarantee that the company pays for the mill’s cleanup. It’s time to stop asking taxpayers to pay for an industry’s toxic mess. Stephanie Malin is a contributor to Writers on the Range, the op ed service of High Country News (hcn.org). She is the author of The Price of Nuclear Power: Uranium Communities and Environmental Justice and is an assistant professor at Colorado State University.

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DIGITAL COCKTAIL – If you visit Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory, you can’t skip one of its famous traditions: sipping on a Sourtoe Cocktail at the Sourdough Saloon. The drink, conceived in 1973, comprises the cocktail of your choice garnished with a pickled amputated human toe. (“You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips have gotta touch the toe,” says “toe master” Terry Lee.) On June 18, one of the saloon’s toes went missing when a patron, who identified himself as “a drunken fool,” took the digit (specifically, a second toe). Although the thief mailed the toe back with an apology, Travel Yukon has launched a campaign for an “insurance toe,” saying, “Our toe was returned, but we can always use backups!” THE CONTINUING CRISIS – Demit Strato of New York took to Facebook on June 26 from his throne room to excoriate his local Starbucks for making his venti iced coffee with regular milk instead of soy milk, as he ordered it. “I’ve pooped 11 times since the A.M. My bottom hurts from all the wiping. Do you think I enjoy soy milk? ... I don’t order soy milk because I’m bored and want my drink order to sound fancy. I order soy milk so that my bottom doesn’t blast fire for 4 hours.” For its part, Starbucks sent Strato a $50 gift card, and he told Buzzfeed that “many women are trying to go out on a date after this, too.” PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM US – A China Southern Airlines flight between Shanghai and Guangzhou was delayed for five hours on June 27 after an 80-year-old passenger, identified only as Qiu, was spotted tossing coins into the engine as she boarded “to pray for a safe flight.” Passengers already onboard were asked to deplane while crews searched inside the engine and around the area, ultimately finding nine coins totaling the equivalent of about 25 cents. Local news outlets estimated the cost of the delay and the search at $140,000. COMPULSIONS – Could it have been overconsumption of caffeine that provoked Londoner Kit Lovelace to scan all 236 episodes of “Friends” to chronicle how much coffee each character drank? Lovelace told the Huffington Post in June he was disappointed that no one had ever collected data about the characters’ coffee habits, so he meticulously studied how much they drank, how their consumption changed over the years and how much they spent on coffee. (Spoiler alert: Phoebe drank the most coffee, and collectively the group spent more than $2,000 on joe over the course of the 10-season series.) A California man’s 2,000th visit to Disneyland in Anaheim on June 22 made him a celebrity in the park. Jeff Reitz began visiting Disneyland every day after receiving an annual pass as a gift in 2012. At the time, he was unemployed, but he continued his habit even after finding a job, using the $1,049 Disney Signature Plus Passport. “Until today, cast members would think I looked familiar, but now they know who I am,” Reitz said. “It’s been positive, it’s been a motivator, it’s been my workout gym. This past year I’ve lost about 40 pounds.” A serial underwear thief in Tokyo was finally snagged July 4 when he was caught on surveillance video stealing nine women’s undergarments that had been hung out to dry. Yasushi Kobayashi, 61, told police that he’d been lifting lingerie for 20 years because he enjoys wearing them. Police found more than 1,000 pieces during a search of his home. GREAT ART! – Police in St. Petersburg, Florida, were hunting in late June for the artist tagging buildings with ... butt cheeks. At least 20 downtown fanny paintings, sporting from two to seven buttocks, have been reported. “It’s not very creative,” sniffed one office worker. “The bottom line is, whoever is doing this is destroying property,” Assistant Police Chief Jim Previterra said. Property owners are wiping the butts away as fast as they appear, but police say the vandal, when caught, will have to pay for cleanup. POLICE REPORT – A SWAT team from the Sumter County (Florida) Sheriff’s department raided The Villages retirement community on June 21, uncovering what they believe is a golf cart chopshop operation, along with illegal drugs, in the sprawling complex near Ocala. Souped-up golf carts are a popular way to get around in the community, which is home to more than 150,000 people. Windshields, seat cushions, wheels and tires were found in the garage, along with drugs “in plain sight” in the home, Deputy Gary Brannen said. Five people, ranging in age from 38 to 63, were arrested. A determined pregnant woman in Asheville, North Carolina, was charged June 28 with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon after she ran over the man who had been caught rifling through her SUV. Christine Braswell, 26, confronted Robert Raines, 34, in a Walmart parking lot, but when he ran, she couldn’t run after him. “Me being five months pregnant, I chased a little ways, then come back, jumped in the car, threw it in gear and come across the curb and ran him over. I was not going to let him get away with it,” Braswell said. Raines sustained minor injuries. Send your weird news items to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

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n Sunday, July 31, 2016, after breakfast, Dave Campbell and Anita Harper Poe went to work stocking their woodshed. They hauled logs and split wood for several hours that hot summer day, unaware that they were making more fuel for the spark that would blow up to be the Roaring Lion fire. Campbell, a retired Forest Service district ranger, will turn 65 this year. He started working with the Forest Service on the Roosevelt National Forest in Colorado when he was 18 and worked as a summer seasonal employee while attending college in Colorado before taking a permanent position in 1979. He had been around wildfires all his career. It’s been his call on close to 300 wilderness fires whether to fight them or let them burn. In 2004, the couple moved into their home near Hamilton, on the flanks of the

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Bitterroots, with large windows and a breathtaking view of Ward Mountain. The house is surrounded by natural meadow to the west and north. An aspen stand shimmers close by to the south, providing shade in summer and allowing sun through in winter, when the leaves are off. The closest pine tree is about 25 feet away. The white-barked aspen act as a fuel break, because they don’t burn easily. The natural grass beneath the trees encourages fire to burn slowly, on the ground. The pine tree has no branches lower than 10 feet high. In most conditions, it wouldn’t move fire from the ground to the crown. “We are living in a pretty fire-defensible space,” Campbell said, and he credits the open space with saving his home from the damage that many of his neighbors’ homes suffered that summer.

That morning was hot and calm at Judd Creek Hollow, a couple of miles up Roaring Lion Road southwest of Hamilton. But the afternoon was unusual. After their woodshed work was done, Campbell and Poe went inside to relax in the air-conditioning. At 2:30, while they sat in the living room, looking out the windows, Campbell noticed an orange glow cresting Ward Mountain. Stepping onto the porch, he realized there was a fire in the Roaring Lion drainage. The couple drove to Highway 93, at the bottom of Roaring Lion Road, for a better view. Campbell could see it was going to be serious. It had only just been discovered, and it was already out of control. Four days earlier, four teenagers had built a campfire on a small bluff near Roaring Lion Creek. The teens thought they had extinguished their fire, but in-

vestigators say they had not. Their trial on felony and misdemeanor negligent arson charges, recently rescheduled for September, will determine whether they will be held accountable for the $11 million cost of fighting the blaze, which claimed 16 homes and about 50 outbuildings, burned about 13 square miles and necessitated the evacuation of hundreds of people, one of whom died of cardiac arrest in the process. Nine helicopters and 735 personnel were deployed to fight the fire. Climate change is producing conditions ripe for more, and more severe, wildfire. Snowpack is melting earlier and, in most Western states, an increasing percentage of winter precipitation is falling as rain. Summer temperatures are rising, and the number of extremely hot days is increasing. These conditions lead to an increase in the number of days where

forests are dry and ready to burn. And when they do burn, climate scientists predict, they will burn—like the Roaring Lion fire—very hot and very fast.

uly 31 started out like many mornings for Bret Lewis, the district assistant fire management officer for the West Fork Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest: physical training and briefings for his crews. Conditions were predicted to be hot and dry with strong winds out of the west. All the ingredients for a large fire were in place. At 2:30 p.m., Lewis received a phone call from Bitterroot dispatch asking if he would take command of an emerging fire on the Darby Ranger District. He accepted. Lewis worked in a unified command, allowing him to focus on Hotshot crews, bulldozers and air support while a local fire chief focused on fire engines, home protection and residential evacuation. After getting debriefed by the dispatcher, Lewis gathered his gear and headed for the fire. “I was told the fire was quickly exceeding the forest’s initial attack capability,” he said. It was growing too complicated, and too fast, for the local crews to handle. As Lewis made his way north on Highway 93, he got his first good look at the fire. He noticed a dark column, which indicated a fast-growing crown fire. The fire was moving down the south

flank of the Roaring Lion drainage. He could see flames reaching more than 200 feet in the air. Winds were pushing the smoke column east across the valley. That told Lewis the fire would spot to the south and east of the main front. “Our first priority is the safety of the public and the firefighters,” Lewis said. “From the fire behavior I observed at this time, I knew we would not be able to attack directly with ground resources. The first mission was to ensure evacuations of the public were completed.” Anita Poe and Dave Campbell had evacuated their home before. “Usually, when we were evacuated, we had time,” Poe said. “The last time we were evacuated, I was taking things out of here every day for a couple weeks. This time we left here half an hour after we saw that fire.” By 3 p.m. smoke had blocked out the sun. It looked like night. The Incident Command Post had been established at the junction of Highway 93 and Roaring Lion Road. Most people evacuated after being advised to do so, and some were evacuating before they were contacted. A few decided to stay and defend their homes and property, Campbell among them. Poe had made a list of priorities, including family photos and business records, but she didn’t have time to find it. She took two duffel bags, filling one with her clothes and one with Campbell’s. “I

Climate change is producing conditions ripe for more, and more severe, wildfire. Snowpack is melting earlier and, in most Western states, an increasing percentage of winter precipitation is falling as rain. Summer temperatures are rising, and the number of extremely hot days is in-

didn’t even grab my laptop,” she said. “I just grabbed stuff. I didn’t plan anything.” She called her son in Washington. “I am evacuating and I don’t think we are coming back this time,” she told him. She grabbed a tax file and an heirloom “longitude and time chart” that Campbell’s great-grandfather had handwritten in 1893. They filled their car, and their two dogs waited in the truck, ready for Poe to take them to a friend’s house. As she drove, she could hear the fire, like the distant rumble of jet engines. “If this had been a normal fire, it wouldn’t look like this,” she remembers thinking. “This was a very unusual fire because it was human-set, and it didn’t act like a natural fire. All I knew that day was that I’ve never seen anything like this, and just half an hour [after she’d first seen the fire], I was watching trees being torn apart already over the hill. It was so fast.” Campbell stayed behind to protect the house. He watered his deck—the most flammable part of the structure— and the roof. Then the power went out and his pump shut down. He used 500 gallons of water from a hot tub and watered what he could. By the time the fire reached the edge of his meadow, Poe was on the phone, insisting that he leave.

enny Bertram is an assistant business manager at the U.S. Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Research Station, and she

was the public information officer on the Northern Rockies Type One Incident Management Team assigned to manage the Roaring Lion fire. She said she went into that mission knowing that some community members had negative attitudes about the agency due to past fire management and outcomes. A commonly heard comment in the valley was that, “in the old days, the Forest Service would put firefighters in right away, in front of the flames, and put the fire out quickly,” she said. This time felt different. For the first time, Bertram and her team livestreamed a public meeting on Facebook. More than 1,000 people showed up, and the video generated 137,000 hits in the first 15 minutes. Before and after the meeting, Bertram answered questions and listened to stories. “I heard the human emotions from loss, their trauma and concerns,” Bertram said. “We do our best to be open, honest and transparent about the fire situation, and plans to manage the fire, and its threat to people and their property.” The Ravalli County Sheriff ’s Office employed a landowner permit system to allow property owners into areas deemed safe by the Incident Management Team, but keep unauthorized people away from empty structures. Management teams noted the location of people who stayed on their property. Lewis took a helicopter to look for anyone who might have been overlooked in

creasing. These conditions lead to an increase in the number of days where forests are dry and ready to burn. And when they do burn, climate scientists predict, they will burn—like the Roaring Lion fire—very hot and very fast.

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“Anita Poe called her son in Washington. ‘I am evacuating and I don’t think we are coming back this time,’ she told him.” the evacuation notifications. He didn’t find anyone in apparent danger. “During the flight, I could see the fire had spotted into the subdivision. The fire was still burning too intensely for ground resources,” Lewis said. He decided to land and rig the helicopter to drop water around structures. He had a pre-flight conversation with the Forest Fire Management Officer and agreed that a Type One incident management team—the most experienced available—was called for, but it couldn’t take command until the next day. Lewis ordered two bulldozers. He knew that when the sun went down, cooling temperatures, increasing humidity and lessening the

As it did, crews and dozers built a fire line through the Judd Creek Hollow subdivision. The volunteer fire department began suppression and protection efforts near structures, which continued through the night and into the next day. At 8 a.m. on Aug. 1, the day after the fire started, management of the fire transitioned to the Type One team. It was several days into the fire before Ravalli fire managers and the county sheriff ’s department could reach a neighborhood west of Judd Creek Hollow that had burned. As they checked on homes, they became concerned that one resident was unaccounted for. The condition of his home and the burned vehicles out-

n 1988, fires charred almost 800,000 acres in Yellowstone National Park, some 280 miles from Roaring Lion. The nation watched, horrified, as more than 25,000 people worked to protect the park. Steve Running, Regents professor of ecology at the University of Montana's College of Forestry and Conservation, says those fires were a benchmark for a new era of wildfire. “In the public’s mind, nobody paid much attention to wildfire until Yellowstone ’88,” Running said. Some people think that the Forest Service is capable of stopping all fires, and that it just doesn’t have enough money or helicopters to do the job, Running said.

The Roaring Lion fire claimed 16 homes and about 50 outbuildings, burned about 13 square miles, and necessitated the evacuation of hundreds of people, one of whom died of cardiac arrest in the process. Nine helicopters and 735 personnel were deployed to fight the fire at a cost of $11 million.

wind, they would have an opportunity to attack the fire. After landing, Lewis made his way back to incident command. By this time incident team members had completed evacuations and established roadblocks. They weren’t able to operate firefighting planes due to the high and erratic winds, but helicopters were in the air, and more were on order. When Bitterroot and Helena-Lewis & Clark Hotshot crews arrived, Lewis’ team planned containment lines along the eastern flank. “Our opportunity came when the sun began to disappear behind the mountains,” he said.

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side indicated that the man, who lived alone in a relatively remote part of the area, had likely died in the fire. The team sent firefighters and sheriff ’s deputies to search for the man’s remains. They contacted the U.S. Postal Service to see if his mail had been delivered or picked up. “It fortunately turned out that the local postmaster personally knew who we were looking for, and had knowledge that the missing man was a volunteer at a youth summer camp and was out of the county,” Ravalli County Sheriff Stephen Holton said. The worst fear, in this case, was avoided.

“They don’t seem to realize that these big wildfires under these extreme conditions are absolutely unstoppable.” It wasn’t until 10 years ago that scientists began to connect climate change with an increase in wildfire intensity, starting with Anthony Westerling’s 2006 paper in Science magazine. Westerling’s study found that climate change was strongly associated with early spring warming and increasing wildfire activity in the American West. Running reviewed that paper while working on the 2006 International Panel of Climate Change report. He said it was

the first paper he had seen connecting climate change and wildfire. As a Montanan, Running realized that the report established scientifically what he already knew anecdotally. Lewis and Clark couldn’t get over Lolo Pass on June 22, 1805, because they were blocked by 20-foot snowdrifts. “Lolo Pass melts free now in May,” Running said. Because the snowpack now melts earlier, higher elevations are drying out in a way that they never used to, he said. “When I was a kid, you couldn’t go hiking above about 6,000 feet until July, because it took that long for snow to melt, and consequently you never had high subalpine wildfires,” Running said. “What we are seeing now are these subalpine forests occasionally, on these dry summers, getting dry enough to burn, and these are the fires that ecosystems haven’t burned for hundreds of years. They don’t have a normal, natural fire dynamic that the low-elevation ponderosa pine has always had.” A long-term analysis of wildfires is hard to do because there are not sufficient data, he added. Scientists can effectively look at about 30 years, but 50 years is more difficult. “Basic things—like how many days the fire burned, how many acres burned, what severity—that nowadays we measure, back then, in the ’60s and ’70s, they didn’t bother,” Running said. “They figured that their job was to get the [fires] out and go home and have a cold beer.” In the 1970s, most weather stations recorded little beyond temperature and precipitation. There was no measurement of humidity, wind speed or solar radiation, all of which are crucial factors for environmental studies, including wildfires. Today, researchers are able to do much more complex modeling. Roaring Lion is the kind of fire predicted by the modeling work of fire ecologist Matt Jolly and a team of researchers at the Rocky Mountain Fire, Fuel and Smoke Science Program in Missoula. Jolly’s team published a report in 2015 examining climate-induced variations in global wildfire danger over a 35year span. The study found that the length of wildfire season has increased by 18.7 percent due to increases in rainfree days and temperatures. “We saw strong trends toward increasing fire weather season lengths across the area where the Roaring Lion fire occurred,” Jolly said in an email. Wildfire is driven by three key factors: fuel, ignition source and weather. The day the Roaring Lion fire started, the weather was exceptionally hot, with strong winds blowing down the canyon. The forest was dry. The Forest Service had proposed thinning the area, but legal

challenges prevented logging, so the forest was dense with fuel. Jolly’s study found that weather is the most variable factor in wildfire, and climate change has created weather conditions that are conducive to fire: higher temperatures, lower humidity, fewer days with rainfall and higher surface wind speeds. “We observed significant increases in maximum temperature, decreased minimum relative humidities and stronger winds over that area during our study period, suggesting that the area has experienced some pronounced climatic changes over the last [roughly] 4 decades,” Jolly wrote. Jolly’s team combined three global climate data sets from five continents with fire danger indices from the United States, Canada and Australia, and examined the length of fire seasons and the amount of land area vulnerable to ignition. They found that the fire season is now longer and drier, and that the change is global. Climate change has led to fire seasons that are now on average 78 days longer than in 1970, the team noted. The increase was most apparent in certain regions, including the Western United States. “We expect conditions to worsen in the future if these climatic changes continue,” Jolly wrote.

“When I was a kid, you couldn’t go hiking above about 6,000 feet until July, because it took that long for snow to melt, and consequently you never had high subalpine wildfires.” The Roaring Lion fire was notable because it grew so quickly and spread so fast. Fire researchers usually investigate where fires start, fuel conditions, forest structure, moisture levels and wind speed and patterns. They try to understand how it spreads. For research purposes, the Roaring Lion fire was not a major fire. “It wasn’t a large fire,” Finney said. “It happened too quickly.” But he thinks the fire had unique characteristics that made it unusually destructive. He compared the Roaring Lion fire with a fire a month earlier, the Observation fire, which burned to the south of Roaring Lion. The Observation fire was on a ridge,

“People think you could put a fence around (wilderness) and preserve it. Perfect: You can preserve it for a wildfire to burn,” Finney said. “It’s a disappointing realization that most people don’t understand that their attempt to preserve things and to save them are actually destroying them.” Ecosystems are dynamic entities and subject to change, and fire is part of it. “We have to accept that reality,” Finney said. “There are no alternative facts in this case, there are only biophysics facts, and they occur whether we want them to occur or not.” There is good evidence that fuel management such as thinning and pre-

Even some residents whose homes escaped the fire decided not to come back, and Campbell and Poe say they now feel pretty alone up there. Their home turf is now an island within a fringe of green grass surrounded by a sea of scorched black forest floor. “The human story for me is just devastating,” Poe said. “I was so attached to this place, and I have trouble recovering from what we lost.” Poe compares that loss to amputation. “You get used to only having one arm, but you sure miss the other one.” Campbell and Poe’s house survived, but they lost an outbuilding that contained nine boats, five bicycles, 11 pairs of skies, tractors,

he 2015 fire season had been quiet, which meant there was an abundance of unburned vegetation in the forests. Ponderosa pine trees and mixed conifers dominate the lower elevations burned by the Roaring Lion fire. Many of these lower-elevation forests used to burn every 10 years or so, and the frequent burns kept the fuel load down. But these ecosystems are changing. How they’re managed has changed as well. “By thinking the fires are bad, by attempting to suppress them because we are afraid of them, or afraid of them for what they do, we basically make the next fire worse,” said Mark Finney, a research forester from the Missoula’s U.S. Forest Service Lab. This is called the wildfire paradox: The more you try to limit wildfire, the more intense the next wildfire is. “It’s like struggling in quicksand. If you try to swim out of it and try to struggle against it, the faster you sink. That’s kind of where we are right now,” said Finney. The study of fire behavior includes how fire spreads, how long it burns, how much it burns and the physical characteristics of fire. “The temperature of all fires is the same: 1,000 degrees,” Finney said. “So the temperature doesn’t matter. The amount of energy that releases and how fast that fire moves, those things matter.”

Roaring Lion is the kind of fire predicted by the modeling work of fire ecologist Matt Jolly and a team of researchers at the Rocky Mountain Fire, Fuel and Smoke Science Program in Missoula. Their 2015 study found that the length of wildfire season has increased by 18.7 percent due to increases in rain-free days and temperatures. “We saw strong trends toward increasing fire weather season lengths across the area where the Roaring Lion fire occurred,” Jolly said.

and fire managers tried hard to suppress it. Finney believes that if fire managers had not suppressed that fire, it would have burned down the mountain into the area later burned by the Roaring Lion fire. “By removing fire today, you make the next one worse,” he said. There is a common misconception that wilderness areas were completely wild before European contact. “That’s not true,” Finney said. “There were millions and millions of Native Americans here, living in this environment and manipulating it. There is no such a thing as wilderness.

scribed burning is effective at influencing wildfire activity. “If thinning and prescribed burning would have taken place prior to [Roaring Lion], that fire would have been much different,” Finney said.

rom the moment he saw the fire, Dave Campbell knew he and his wife’s home and outbuildings were relatively safe, because he understood defensible space. “The reason why our houses are here and some others are not, is because we are paying attention to the fuel around it and the risk around it,” he said.

antiques, all their camping gear and, most important, family photos and scrapbooks. And Poe feels the loss of serenity intensely. “We have the house, but we lost a lot of value,” she said. “It was just a perfect little universe we had, and it is not there anymore. Those trees that died in this fire were 300 years old. You can’t put your arms around them, and they have been through fire after fire, but they didn’t make it on this one. It’s been really a long, long difficult recovery for me.” editor@missoulanews.com

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Q, hold the A Playwright John Biguenet on how Hurricane Katrina changed his world by Erika Fredrickson

By the time Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, John Biguenet had already received an O. Henry Award for his short stories, and critics had likened his 2003 novel The Oyster, set on the Louisiana coast in 1957, to the work of Flaubert and Chekhov. But the destruction of Biguenet’s hometown—close to 1,500 deaths, demolished neighborhoods, the loss of his own house—turned his writing in a new direction. Since then, he’s written several works directly and indirectly linked to the disaster: a collection of three plays titled The Rising Water Trilogy, and Silence, which grew out of nonfiction essays published in The Atlantic. One of those essays, “Silent Reading Doesn’t Exist,” discusses how Biguenet struggled to read in silence after the hurricane, and how he later discovered that his experience was shared by other Katrina survivors. Biguenet is one of a handful of special guests coming to Missoula for Colony 22, a four-day event created by Montana Repertory Theatre, at which playwrights and screenwriters develop their work and share staged readings with live audiences. He’s been to Missoula before, when the Montana Rep produced his 2014 onewoman play Broomstick, about a morally ambiguous crone who lives in the Appalachian mountains and speaks in verse. At this year’s Colony he will deliver a talk and stage his new play, The Trouble with White People, which was inspired by issues raised in post-hurricane New Orleans. In advance of his appearance, Biguenet answered questions via email about Broomstick and the ways in which Hurricane Katrina never leaves his writing. I got to see Broomstick in Missoula and really loved it. Tell me about your inspiration for that story. John Biguenet: The impetus for Broomstick was my respect for the female actors with whom I had worked but who, as they grew older, had fewer and fewer roles to play. With decades of stage experience and at the height of their craft, they were consigned to minor roles. So I decided to write a one-woman show about an older woman, partly as a vehicle for these older female theater artists. As I thought

JB: Mold examines what we mean by home. Though hundreds of thousands of New Orleanians never returned to the city, many did to face uninhabitable houses, collapsing streets, no mail delivery, no school system, no streetlights or stoplights in many neighborhoods, few jobs, and almost no housing available to rent. But so great was their homesickness for New Orleans, they returned and rebuilt the city. The stress was enormous, though, and couple after couple split up. As the young woman in Mold finally tells her husband, “I’ll be your wife anywhere on earth—except New Orleans.” He responds, “If you loved me, you wouldn’t make me choose between my wife and my home.”

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John Biguenet’s new play, The Trouble with White People, deals with issues raised in post-hurricane New Orleans.

about the condition of the older woman, I began to see her as potentially the most independent of human beings—having seen everything, maybe having done everything, almost certainly knowing more than the rest of us. No wonder old women are demonized as witches in cultures all over the globe: We’re terrified of their knowledge and power. So I wrote a play about a witch in which she confesses everything from her first love affair, to how she discovered her powers, to what she has done with them. Why did you write it in iambic pentameter? JB: In theater we’re in a losing competition with film when it comes to special effects, so I cast about for a supernatural power I could portray on stage that film could not match. Since much of the power of the witch resides in her chants and spells and curses, I decided to endow my witch with the ability to use language well beyond the capabilities of ordinary human beings. So I wrote her entire 90-minute monologue in heroic couplets—rhymed iambic pentameter.

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What will you be talking about with Missoula audiences? JB: At the Colony, I’m giving the keynote address, “Questions, Not Answers.” The talk examines moral ambiguity and moral exhaustion as it seeks to understand the task of the playwright. One of the few things of which I am confident these days is that the stage is no place to recite opinions: It is a forum in which a community phrases its most pressing questions. Whether we are considering Antigone or Lear or Mother Courage, we are examining powerfully phrased questions, not answers. Before I read “Silent Reading Doesn’t Exist,” I’d never heard of people’s reading abilities being affected by Hurricane Katrina or any other trauma. Do you still feel the effects? JB: In the aftermath of a disaster or personal trauma, one holds on so tightly to the self—thanks to overwhelming anxieties about the event and its consequences—that it’s extremely difficult to make room for another consciousness

and engage in the conversation between writer and audience that constitutes reading. My wife and I were homeless for nearly a year after the levee collapse as we gutted and rebuilt our house, but even while sleeping in a daycare center the first month after martial law was lifted, I was able to write 15 columns for the New York Times and a long essay on New Orleans for Granta magazine in London. However, I found it nearly impossible to read with anything approaching the intensity of my reading before the flood. When I mentioned my inability to other New Orleanians, they expressed relief someone else had the same problem; they, too, could not engage in serious reading. Though I’m a better reader now than I was in the first few years after the flood, my one lasting disability from the flooding of the city is its effect on my reading. How did the The Rising Water Trilogy and, in particular, the play about Katrina’s aftermath, Mold, help you express your thoughts on Hurricane Katrina?

Do you think your work will continue to be colored in big and small ways by the experience? JB: While working on Mold, I began to want to write something as distant as possible from the devastated city in which I lived. So I thought I’d set a play on a mountaintop. But my effort to escape our catastrophe was futile. Watching one of the first productions of Broomstick, I suddenly realized that even on top of a mountain, I had managed to kill a character in the play in a hurricane. And one of my recent short stories, “Sand,” describes a village inundated by drifting sand dunes. Whether I set my work in the desert or on a mountaintop, I seem unable to escape my recent past. How does New Orleans feel to you 12 years after Hurricane Katrina? JB: The New Orleans I grew up in is gone. The new New Orleans is richer, younger and whiter than the city that was destroyed by the levee collapse. We’ll celebrate the 300th anniversary of its founding next year, but we’ll also mourn what we’ve lost. John Biguenet gives the Missoula Colony’s keynote address and presents a reading of his new play at the Masquer Theatre Thu., Aug. 3, at 7 PM. $10. Visit montanarep.org. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

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Phantom limb Worriers tweak the recipe on “Future Me” Melodic punk is a mature form. In the 40 years since “Blitzkrieg Bop,” we’ve gotten a good idea of what these songs sound like, and that constitutes a challenge for musicians. How do you produce the visceral thrill so important to the genre when everything sounds familiar? But this problem is also an opportunity. When the formula is recognizable, all you need to make it new again is to tweak one thing. So it is when Lauren Denitzio’s vocals come in on “Future Me.” The new single from Brooklyn’s Worriers starts with the kind of big, descending chord progression that has been a staple since “Anarchy in

the U.K.” Then her neurasthenic alto adds just enough melancholy to make it fresh. A man could bore all of us with this song by shouting about not giving up. But when Denitzio sings, glumly, about reliving the past “like a phantom limb” and the broken tape deck “in my old room, in the house you never went to,” she draws the listener into a world where music is both a throwback and a way forward. “Here I am,” she sings, “future me.” That doubles as a mission statement for punk rock. (Dan Brooks) Worriers play the ZACC Below Sun., July 30, at 7 PM, along with Typesetter, Mossmouth and Buddy Jackson.

Gosh!, Cities on the Plain Gosh! set the hook in my cheek with “Claire Says,” the final track on their new album, Cities On the Plain. The band sounds a lot like T-Rex on that eight-minute song, with the same kind of Marc Bolan restraint, ethereal coolness, and a crunched-out fuzzy lead sound weaving across it with authority. The rest of the record is more subdued than that track. It’s all poppy uptempo tunes alternating with some quieter stuff. If it’s not breaking new ground, it’s covering what it does well. Clearly this is a tight band with focus, and I think the crunch of “Claire Says,” helps the rest of the record stand out. Gosh! is from Chicago by way of the Quad Cities. On its Bandcamp page there’s an unattrib-

uted quote about the oppressiveness of small towns and isolation of the Midwest. I couldn’t name any bands from the Quad Cities before this, but in terms of origin stories, the “small town band, goes to big city” one’s pretty common. What makes them tick is more interesting than the fact that they moved somewhere bigger from a decent-sized regional hub city. Just being Gosh! from the Quad Cities is cool enough. ( Josh Vanek) Gosh! plays the ZACC Below Tue., Aug. 1, at 7 PM, along with Father Deer, Free Music and Marshall Granger. All ages. $5 suggested donation.

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life What are we to do when a pop star follows a hit song called “Summertime Sadness” just a few years later with a song called “Summer Bummer”? It’s hard not to compare the two efforts—and to ask what, exactly, is going on? At first blush, Lana Del Rey’s fourth album seems like it might be a change of pace. Not only is it called Lust for Life, she’s also smiling and has daisies in her hair on the cover after a long history of cover art frowning. But once the album starts spinning, the good old Lana Del Rey starts to sing. Every song has the tempo of a junior high slow dance coupled with Del Rey’s clear, haunting voice. It’s 72 solid minutes of slow, almost psychedelic jamming, as Del Rey meditates on everything, including

love and politics. Before long, “Summer Bummer” comes on and we realize that despite the daisies in her hair, we will not be treated to a late-blooming, high-energy summer anthem. And that’s more than okay. While some fans and critics find the album too plodding, I can’t help but think that’s the music equivalent of telling Del Ray to smile. She has always made her own brand of music, and succeeded despite never putting out a traditional hit. More than that, she is still evolving. Lust for Life includes a few wonderful collaborations (standout: “Beautiful People Beautiful Problems” featuring Stevie Nicks), and sparser arrangements give her voice more power. It might be sad, but it’s not a bummer. (Sarah Aswell)

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I, Trump Wolf Heffelfinger’s new album bodyslams politics by Erika Fredrickson

Jeff Medley stars as Gianforte-turned-Joker in Wolf Heffelfinger’s new music video.

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On his new album, Poison to the Artists, musician Wolf Heffelfinger melds the plot of the 1934 historical novel I, Claudius with the drama of the Trump administration. It’s not a hard connection to make. Trump has already been branded by critics as a demagogue and a puppet surrounded by a cast of characters who seem to despise artists, scientists and journalists alike—though not enough to poison them (yet). “Back then, if somebody in power didn’t like you, they could wipe you out with the swipe of a pen,” Heffelfinger says. “And our country seems to be going in the same direction, because we have politicians and leaders who act like supervillains and are not following policy.” Despite the blunt comparison, Poison to the Artists isn’t heavy-handed. The title track explicitly references Claudius and his serial-killer grandmother, Livia, but the other songs merely hint at the power dynamics in politics, mostly in weird and funny ways. That’s not unusual for Heffelfinger. His lyrics have always been nuanced and complex, obscure in a Frank Black kind of way and set to a poppy New Wave sound in the vein of Talking Heads. Heffelfinger, who goes by Wolfsuka on the album, was a familiar presence on Missoula’s music scene until about five years ago, but then he seemed to disappear. “I was caught up thinking about how I’m never going to make money as a musician,” he says. “So, I let go of it and stopped playing.” For a while, he focused on other projects, including making animated reviews of self-help books on his YouTube channel, which, he says,

helped him handle his artistic crisis. And what he read for that project started him thinking about his music in terms of process—that even if no one else cared about it, he should just do it anyway. “As an artist, I think you do have to accept failure as an option,” he says. “And that idea freed me. A lot of artists come to that realization, but the earlier you can realize that the better.” His comeback is delightful, partly because he just released an entertaining music video for the album’s second track, “Killer Whales.” The video stars Jeff Medley as a sweaty, posturing Greg Gianforte character, and David Mills-Low plays the determined reporter. Of course the video includes a stylized body-slam sequence (how could it not?), but it takes some even twistier turns when Robin (of Batman fame) shows up to save the day and discovers Medley transitioning into the Joker. A second video, co-directed by comedian Rosie Seitz Ayers, will be released soon. “That one will show the full transformation of Gianforte into the Joker and the Fox News reporters becoming the cronies,” Heffelfinger says. For him, the video’s absurd humor and comicbook feel highlight the sense that all is not right in the world. “This music is being fueled by anger that I have that doesn’t have an outlet,” Heffelfinger says. “I wanted this album to be about speaking your voice and voting, but it’s also about that feeling of finding ourselves in the wrong multiverse—a terrifying one where no leaders are being held accountable for their actions.” efredrickson@missoulanews.com

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Disappearing girl To the Bone reveals the nature of anorexia by Molly Laich

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Of all the many ways the human psyche can turn on itself, anorexia nervosa might be among the most frightening and hard to comprehend. Writer and director Marti Noxon tackles the subject in her first feature To the Bone, which premiered on Netflix streaming this July. I first saw the film at Sundance with the director in attendance. Noxon’s a beautiful woman in her 50s with an illustrious career as a television and film producer (her work includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mad Men, to name a few). Seeing the director in the Q&A right after a story she created all about young women hoping to be slight enough to fold themselves into an envelope, you can’t help but notice how small she is. Indeed, the film is inspired by her own struggles with eating disorders as a teenager, and she’s healthy now. But still, her tiny frame suggests the scary truth that a diagnosis like that never fully leaves you. Lily Collins stars as Ellen, a brooding 20-yearold girl in the throes of her disorder. We first meet Ellen at her third inpatient facility during an art therapy session that doesn’t seem to be having much of an effect. She leaves the hospital in the care of her well-meaning, if not overbearing stepmother, played by Carrie Preston. Ellen’s close with her half-sister Kelly (Liana Liberato), who’s concerned and somewhat flummoxed by the diagnosis. (“If you die, I’ll kill you,” Kelly says.) Ellen’s father is ostensibly “in the picture” but never actually shows up for any scenes. Perpetually, he is on his way home from work, which is movie language for a proud man who cares about his family but is afraid of his feelings. Ellen’s mother (Lili Taylor) lives with another woman in Phoenix. They’re hippies with horses and, like everyone else, they

want Ellen to get better, but have no clue how to help her. But have no fear, because Keanu Reeves is here! He plays Dr. Beckham with particular authority and exhaustion. A practitioner with unconventional methods who runs an inpatient clinic for ED sufferers, he’s been at this a long time, eschewing a family of his own in pursuit of helping young women get better. He’s based on Noxon’s real-life doctor, and I believe and am charmed by every word that comes out of his mouth. The film deftly convinces us that Dr. Beckham might be Ellen’s last hope for getting better. Through conspicuous examples and only slightly stilted exposition, To the Bone educates us on the ins and outs of the diagnosis. For one, it doesn’t shy away from showing us gaunt bodies. Collins lost some weight for the role and body doubles and CGI do the rest. The women are sadly clad in leg warmers and sweaters because thin girls are always cold, and those bruises down Ellen’s back come from all the compulsive sit ups she does at night to soothe a restless mind. In group therapy, a counselor explains that anorexia functions like any other addiction; the obsession to quell hunger produces a euphoric high, which is really just the mind’s way of avoiding painful feelings. Knowing all this does little to quell our mounting frustration. Watching the film a second time, I was even more impatient with Ellen, who has everything going for her but still can’t seem to conquer the thing inside of her that makes her act so contrary to her body’s best interests. Repeatedly acting out habits that are bad for us. Who could ever relate to that, except for everyone all of the time?

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[film] THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 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.

OPENING THIS WEEK ATOMIC BLONDE On the eve of the end of the Cold War, a top-level MI6 Agent forms an uneasy alliance with the Berlin station chief to take out a ruthless spy ring. Rated R. Stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy and John Goodman. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS (1998) Sure 90210 might be one of the most prestigious zip codes in the country, but being surrounded by luxury doesn’t always mean you have the money. Rated R. Stars Natasha Lyonne, Marisa Tomei and Alan Arkin. Playing Sun., July 30 at 8 PM at the Roxy.

THE EMOJI MOVIE . Rated PG. Starring Anna Faris, T.J. Miller and Patrick Stewart as a pile of poop. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

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.

MAUDIE Before she became one of Canada’s premier folk artists, Maud Lewis overcame juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, homelessness and Ethan Hawke being a jerk to her. Rated PG-13. Also stars Sally Hawkins, Kari Matchett and Gabrielle Rose. Playing 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. THE BEGUILED After finding refuge hiding at an all-female boarding school, a lecherous Civil War deserter finds that he 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. 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.

I think this cop is about to have the worst day of his life. Charlize Theron stars in Atomic Blonde, opening at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex. 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 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.

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

NASHVILLE The lives of country stars, wannabe singers, reporters and waitresses become intertwined in Music City. Rated R. Stars Keith Carradine, Karen Black and Jeff Goldblum. Playing Thu., July 27 at 8 PM at the Roxy.

THE HUNGER (1983) She promised him eternal life, but failed to mention that eternal youth wasn’t part of the package. Now this vampire will do whatever it takes to stay alive. Rated R. Stars David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon. Playing Sat., July 29 at 9 PM at the Roxy.

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RANCHER, FARMER, FISHERMAN A rancher in Montana, a farmer in Kansas, a riverman in Mississippi, a shrimper in Louisiana and a fisherman in the Gulf represent the powerful conservation movement growing in American. Not Rated. Directed by Susan Froemke. Playing Mon., July 31 at the Roxy. A Q&A session with Miriam Horn and guest from the film follows the screening.

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. 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. 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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Fried heirloom tomato salad by Gabi Moskowitz

BROKEASS GOURMET

This was invented about half an hour ago when I returned home from the Mission Community Market armed with fresh greens from Happy Boy Farms and a whopping five pounds of heirloom tomatoes (scored for just $5!) from Tomatero Farm. I was ravenous and impatient but unwilling to settle for my standby quick meal (a quesadilla and carrot sticks—I know, I’m 5 years old). The flash-fried tomatoes were crisp on the outside but oh so sweet and ripe on the inside. This might also be nice with crumbled goat cheese or even shaved parmesan. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into ½-inchthick slices 1 egg 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for dressing salt and pepper to taste 4 cups mixed greens 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese

Directions Beat egg with 1/4 cup cool water until foamy. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip tomato slices in egg wash and then immediately dredge in bread crumbs, patting them onto the tomato flesh. Set on a clean plate. Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Place tomato slices (working in batches to avoid overcrowding pan) in the hot oil and cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden-brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper immediately. Toss the mixed greens with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Divide between two plates. Top each plate of greens with a few fried tomatoes, feta and more black pepper.

BrokeAss Gourmet caters to folks who want to live the high life on the cheap, with delicious recipes that are always under $20. Gabi Moskowitz is the blog’s editor-in-chief and author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook and Pizza Dough:100 Delicious, Unexpected Recipes.

We know you’re in a hurry—fast, fresh, healthy. LUNCH UNTIL 3PM 406-829-8989 1901 Stephens Ave Order online at asahimissoula.com. Delicious dining in or carryout. Chinese & Japanese menus.

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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. $-$$$

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BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

BUTTERFLY 232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN

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

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 7:309:30p 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? $-$$$

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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. $-$$

photo by Erika Fredrickson

Why you’re there: The Union Club got itself a facelift. The bar recently closed down for a few weeks to replace the dance floor and tear out a large load-bearing column. The column had been a mildly irritating barrier to Union Club dancers for more than 100 years, and now that it’s gone the room feels wider and the views from barstool to stage are unhindered.

tening to karaoke renditions of “Black Velvet” and “Sweet Caroline” (and if you’re lucky, “The Monster Mash”).

What you’re drinking: Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and features well drinks and domestic pints for $2. There are also daily specials featuring shots, tallboys and pitchers, but we recommend rolling in on Mondays, when you can get microbrews for $3 a pint.

Why the makeover works: The Union Club is still a place where union workers and old-school townies come to unwind, and the dance floor, new tiling and dark-red spongepainted walls haven’t taken away from the bar’s laidback flavor. Removing the column didn’t diminish the bar’s historical feel, either, though according to one bartender some people are now complaining that they liked being able to lean on the column when they grew tired of dancing. You can’t please everybody. —Erika Fredrickson

What you’re doing: If you’re there on a weekend night, you’re dancing on the bar’s new hardwood floor. But if you’re there on a Monday, you’re probably playing pool and lis-

Happiest Hour celebrates western Montana watering holes. To recommend a bar, bartender or beverage for Happiest Hour, email editor@missoulanews.com.

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

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SAT | 10 PM Lucinda Williams performs as part of the Red Ants Pants Music Festival at White Sulphur Springs running Thu., July 27–Sun., July 30.

FRI | 8 PM Blues Traveler plays the Wilma Fri., July 28. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $40/$30 advance.

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SAT | 10 PM Alt-country singer James McMurtry plays the Top Hat Sat., July 29. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. $20/$17 advance.

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SAT | 9 PM The Young Dubliners play Caras Park as part of Celtic Festival Missoula Sat., July 29 at 9 PM. Free.

August 18, 19, & 20 The Colonial Theater VIP reception at 5:00 p.m. | Lecture at 7:00 p.m. Reception tickets $25/night or $60/series Buy tickets online at www.idahofallsarts.org/solar-eclipse

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FRI | 9 PM Armed for Apocalypse plays Monk's Fri., July 28. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $5.

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Seattle's Heavy Petting plays the ZACC Below at 7 PM Thu., July 27. $5.

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Thursday nightlife 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. Join Montana Conservation Voters on a nature walk along Rattlesnake Creek in Greenough Park. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Locust and Monroe at 5 PM. Tom Catmull plays Draught Works from 5 PM–7 PM. Free. Shakewell plays at Downtown ToNight. Enjoy local food and local tunes at Caras Park every Thursday night between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Free. It’s bowhunting adventures on the big screen! The Full Draw Film Tour brings the best in archery films to the Wilma Theater. Doors open at 6 PM with the films starting at 7 PM. $15. Say “yes and” to a free improv workshop every Thursday at BASE. Free and open to all abilities, levels and interests. 725 W. Alder. 6:30 PM–8 PM. Country music star Lee Brice plays Big Sky Brewery Co. 7 PM. $35. Just remember what your mother told you. Seattle’s Heavy Petting plays the ZACC Below at 7 PM. $5. Director Joshua Kelly stages Copenhagen, the 2000 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, at the Downtown Dance Collective at 7:30 PM. $10. All those late nights watching gameshow reruns are finally paying off. 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. Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party action at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free. Honeycomb Dance Party at Monk’s. 9 PM. Free. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM.

Parker Millsap plays the Top Hat Fri., July 28. Doors at 9 PM, show at 9:30. $15. Daly Days is a two-day celebration of Hamilton’s founder, copper king Marcus Daly. Activities include a street dance, car show, music, pony rides and tours of Daly Mansion featuring re-enactors. Free. For schedule and events check explorethebitterroot.com The Red Ants Pants Festival continues. Visit redantspants festival.com for a full schedule and lineup.

nightlife Frame of Mind hosts a retrospective of Missoula artist Mary Beth Percival. 5:30 PM. Free. Wait a sec, isn’t that the sister from Even Stevens? The Kimberlee Carlson Trio plays Ten Spoon Vineyard at 6 PM. Free. The Agile Rascal Bicycle Touring Theatre arrives at Free Cycles starting at 6 PM. Donations.

Canta Brasil plays Imagine Nation Brewing. 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Blues Traveler finds a moment of respite at the Wilma. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $40/$30 advance. Death metal preppers Armed for Apocalypse plays Monk’s with At Home in Hell and Two Foot Titan. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $5. Parker Millsap blends rock, country and blues at the Top Hat. Doors

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Watch stars under the stars during another season of Missoula Outdoor Cinema featuring Sixteen Candles. Show starts at approximately 9 PM at Headstart School. Come break in the Union Club’s new dance floor with the music of Russ Nasset and the Revelators. 9:30 PM. Free.

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Efficiently transporting gear is the major goal for any group on tour, including for garage bands driving across the country in old vans as well as headliners riding big buses with their armies of roadies

their props, costumes and set pieces while riding bicycles across the country. In 2015, the traveling group biked more than 4,600 miles from their homebase in San Francisco to New York City. They WHAT: We Call it Resonance claim to be the first original theater group to WHO: Agile Rascal Bicycle Touring Theatre complete a transcontinental bicycle tour WHERE: Free Cycles across the United States. WHEN: Fri., July 28 at 8 PM. After spending 2016 raising funds, the group HOW MUCH: Free is spending six weeks traveling across MonMORE INFO: agilerascaltheatre.com tana with a new play. and techs. That makes the Agile Ras- Set in a small town that mines cal Touring Theatre all the more ex- sounds from the ground, We Call it traordinary since the actors carry Resonance is a dramedy about what

at 9 PM, show at 9:30. $15.

happens when those sounds run out. The group chose Montana for their second tour after observing the differences between big-city and small-town audiences. “When we were doing the coast-to-coast tour, we saw that the

people most excited about us weren't in the big cities,” says Lelia Johnson, Agile Rascal’s managing director. “It was the small towns and rural areas that really got behind what we were doing.” Missoula is the troupe's seventh stop on its six-week tour. The stop includes a theater workshop before their performance, as well as music, food and drink starting at 6 PM. —Charley Macorn

Saturday culture features performances by fiddlers, Irish dancers, plus tunes by the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band and Irish rockers The Young Dubliners. Free. Visit celticfestivalmissoula.com for more info.

UM African-American Studies director Tobin Miller-Shearer sets off on his 500 mile bike ride in support of the Black Student Union at 8 AM from the Oval. Join him on the ride or cheer along.

Artist Patty Franklin demonstrates traditional mosaic techniques to create breathtaking works of art at E3 Convergence Gallery. 12 PM–6 PM. Free.

The Missoula Farmers Market continues its 45th season with local produce, artisanal meats and cheeses and diverse delicacies. Circle Square by the XXXXs. 8 AM–12:30 PM. The 14th Annual Blackfoot River Cleanup invites all boaters, divers, walkers and anyone interested in keeping the Blackfoot River clean and beautiful to a daylong cleaning event at Johnsrud Park at 8 AM. A barbecue lunch follows at 11 AM. See your kid’s favorite princesses or superheroes at Carousel for Missoula’s Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival. I guess they could be your favorites as well. No judgement here; we’re all on our own journey. 10 AM–12 PM. Free. The Red Ants Pants Festival continues. Visit redantspants festival.com for a full schedule and lineup. Yoga and Beer: The two cornerstones of Missoula. The Yoga Spot and the Sweat Shop host yoga every Saturday morning at Imagine Nation Brewing. Class and a beer for $8. 10:45 AM. Keep your kilt on! Celtic Festival Montana returns to Caras Park. The annual celebration of Celtic

nightlife Andre Floyd plays Draught Works from 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Can we at least make the order half pineapple? Spinal Pizza brings its Will Work for Doughnuts and Beer Tour to Imagine Nation Brewing. 6 PM. Free. DJ Kris Moon completely disrespects the adverb with the Absolutely Dance Party at the Badlander, which gets rolling at 9 PM, with two for one Absolut Vodka specials until midnight. I get the name now. Free. Enjoy stars under the stars during another season of Missoula Outdoor Cinema at Headstart School. Tonight cry your eyes out watching Pixar’s Up. The film starts at approximately 9 PM. Free, but donations encouraged. Alt-country singer James McMurtry brings his full-band Westbound and Down tour to the Top Hat. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. $20/$17 advance. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Get away from it all with Escape at Monk’s. Beats by Witty, Web and Parrot for your summertime dancing pleasure. 10 PM. Free.

The Missoula County Democrats host their annual summer picnic at the Bonner Park Band Shell. Meet candidates and enjoy burgers and brats from 3:30 PM–7 PM.

Works from 5 PM–7 PM. Free.

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Indulge your inner Lisa Simpson with live jazz and a glass of craft beer on the river every Sunday at Imagine Nation Brewing. 5 PM– 8 PM.

Paul Lee Kupfer plays Draught

Every Sunday is “Sunday Fun-

day” at the Badlander. Play cornhole, beer pong and other games, have drinks 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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The Clark Fork Market features farm-fresh produce, live music and delicious food every Saturday in the Riverside Parking Lot below the Higgins Avenue Bridge. 8 AM–1 PM.

Before you see the movie based on her book, join author Miriam Horn for a reading of Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman at 2 PM at Fact and Fiction.

nightlife Bingo at the VFW: The easiest way to make rent since keno. 6:30 PM. $12 buy-in.

Larry Hirshberg provides the tunes at Red Bird Wine Bar from 7 PM–10 PM. Free. Aaron “B-Rocks” Broxterman hosts karaoke night at the Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. Free. Every Monday DJ Sol spins funk, soul, reggae and hip-hop at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. Free. 21-plus.

Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory spinning and a special menu. 10 PM to close. Just ask a server for the SIN menu. No cover.

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nightlife Enjoy beer and wine from around the world every Tuesday at Wine Tasting at the Iron Griz. 5 PM–7 PM. $18. 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–7 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.

Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, 6–8 PM every Tuesday. All ages. Sample fresh produce while learning about the life of assassinated Montana labor leader Frank Little at his namesake farm at 203. N. Curtis. 6:30 PM. RSVP by emailing emilyaford12 @gmail.com Well I’ll be flipping darned! Chicago dream-pop band Gosh! plays the ZACC Below with Father Deer, Free Music and Marshall Granger. 7 PM. $5. David Abrams celebrates the release of his new novel Brave Deeds with a publication party at

Fact and Fiction. 7 PM. Learn the two-step at country dance lessons at the Hamilton Senior Center, Tuesdays from 7– 9 PM. $5. Bring a partner. Call 381-1392 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: Montana is home to the shortest river in the world. What is its 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.

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Wednesday Out to Lunch features the music of the Stacey Jones Band in the riverfront setting of Caras Park. Enjoy a variety of food and drink from 20 vendors. 11 AM–2 PM. Free.

nightlife Tedeschi Trucks Band plays the KettleHouse Amphitheater. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7. Hope you got your tickets because this one is sold out.

Trivia night at the Broadway Sports Bar and Grill. 7 PM. Trivia answer: The Roe River. Harry LaForge presents a talk on the upcoming total solar eclipse at Missoula Public Library’s large meeting room. 7 PM. Free. The Missoula City Band performs together every Wednesday at the Bonner Park Band Shell. 8 PM. Get up onstage at VFW’s open

mic, with a different host each week. 8 PM. Free. Show your Press Box buddies just how brainy you are at Trivial Beersuit starting at 8:30 PM. Make the move from singing in the shower to an audience at the Eagles Lodge karaoke. 8:30 PM. Free. Kraptastic Karaoke indulges your need to croon, belt and warble at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

Can’t tell a Sopwith Camel from a doghouse? The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula hosts an exhibit about World War I airplanes and how to identify them by their silhouettes. 3 PM. Free.

nightlife Climate Smart’s monthly meeting at Imagine Nation helps you get involved in the fight against climate change. This month’s meeting focuses on the connection between water and energy use. 5 PM–7 PM. Missoula’s favorite evening music and food festival continues with Rotgut Whines playing at Downtown ToNight. Enjoy local food and local tunes at Caras Park between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Free. Add some grace, femininity and flair to your dancing at Latin Dance Ladies Styling at Downtown Dance Collective. Learn styling for salsa, bachata, kizomba and tango. 6 PM–9 PM. $20/$15 advance. Andrea Harsell plays Draught Works Brewery. 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Say “yes and” to a free improv workshop every Thursday at BASE. Free and open to all abilities, levels and interests. 725 W. Alder. 6:30 PM–8 PM. Mycologist Eric Cerecedes discusses the medicinal uses of mushrooms at Meadowsweet

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Herbs. 6:30 PM. Call 406-7280543 to RSVP. Author William Matson and Crazy Horse’s descendants Floyd Clown and Doug War Eagle discuss and sign their book Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy at Shakespeare & Co. 7 PM. Trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Get Socrates out of here! Hemlock plays the Dark Horse. 8 PM. $5. Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party action at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free. Honeycomb Dance Party at Monk’s. 9 PM. Free. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Kaleidoscope Karaoke at the VFW kicks off at 9:30 PM. Jelly Bread unleashes the funk at the Top Hat. 10 PM. Free.

We want to know about your event! Submit to calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance of the event. Don’t forget to include the date, time, venue and cost. Send snail mail to Cal-eesi, Mother of Calendars c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. No Game of Thrones spoilers, please. I'm still on the first season.

Agenda THURSDAY JULY 27 Brush up on Parliamentary Procedure with a class on Robert’s Rules of Order at Missoula Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 AM. Email amandaj@missoulachamber.com. $10.

SATURDAY JULY 29

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.

UM African-American Studies director Tobin Miller-Shearer sets off on his 500 mile bike ride in support of the Black Student Union at 8 AM from the Oval. Join him on the ride or cheer along.

Sample fresh produce while learning about the life of assassinated Montana labor leader Frank Little at his namesake farm at 203. N. Curtis. 6:30 PM. RSVP by emailing emilyaford12 @gmail.com

SUNDAY JULY 30

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2

The Missoula County Democrats host their annual summer picnic at the Bonner Park Band Shell. Meet candidates and enjoy burgers and brats from 3:30 PM–7 PM.

NAMI Missoula hosts a free arts and crafts group for adults living with mental illness every Wednesday at 2 PM.

MONDAY JULY 31 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. photo by Amy Donovan

In 1968, following the assassination of his friend Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Ulysses Doss, who was leading a grassroots, faith-based organization in Chicago, decided he needed to take a break. Taking the first vacation of his adult life, he traveled to Missoula. There he visited an old friend who was working as the University of Montana's campus minister. His trip ended up being serendipitous, as the politically active students of the University had held sit-ins at the president's office, asking the UM administration to start hiring people of color. Doss took a job teaching the humanities, and started one of the first African-American Studies program in the nation. Now, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that program's creation, current African-

American Studies director Tobin Miller Shearer plans to bike 500 miles over seven days across Montana, raising funds for the program and the Black Student Union. This ride obviously won't solve racism, Shearer admits on the ride's website. But with his students dealing with increasing racial harassment and white supremacists ramping up their rhetoric in our state, he hopes to do something positive while celebrating UM's historic program. —Charley Macorn Tobin Miller Shearer's Ride for Black Solidarity kicks off at the UM Oval on Sat., July 29 at 8 AM. Visit hs.umt.edu/aas/news-pages/solidarityride-page to donate.

second Tuesday of the month at Summit Independent Living. Meetings are held from 1PM– 2:30 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. This week support the Heroes Therapeutic Outreach Program. 5 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.

Grand ideas are welcome but hemlock tea is frowned upon at the Socrates Cafe, an informal meeting to discuss philosophy using the Socratic method. Missoula Public Library, the first Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.

TUESDAY AUGUST 1

THURSDAY AUGUST 3

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.

Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints can interfere with everyday tasks, but those living with arthritis can find support at Summit Independent Living. The Arthritis Support Group meets every first Thursday of the month, from noon-1 PM.

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. The Blind Low Vision Support Group meets every

Climate Smart’s monthly meeting at Imagine Nation helps you get involved in the fight against climate change. This month’s meeting focuses on the connection between water and energy use. 5 PM–7 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.

For tickets, visit the MSO Hub in downtown Missoula, call 543-3300 or go to

MissoulaOsprey.com. Friday, July 28

vs. Helena Brewers

Lyle Overbay Jersey Retirement Gates 6:30; Game time 7:05

Saturday, July 29

Sunday, July 30

The third of four

SENIOR SUNDAY

vs. Helena Brewers

FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA! Low-level Fireworks Spectacular following the game.

Also, show your stripes for the Ronald McDonald House of Western Montana.

vs. Helena Brewers

2-for-1 tickets for anyone 55+ with ID.

KIDS’ DAY

The game is centered on kids’ promotions, music & activities. Following the game, all fans can run the bases and play catch on the field.

Sponsored by Ronald McDonald House of Western Montana, Dr. Pepper & KYSS FM

Sponsored by NOW 106.7

Gates 6; Game time 6:35

Gates 4:30; Game time 5:05

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Mountain High

he Blackfoot River is immortalized in Norman Maclean’s 1976 novella A River Runs Through It and the 1992 Oscar-winning movie that followed it. The famous closing line of both versions, after Maclean rhapsodizes about the beauty of the river, has withstood the test of time: “I am haunted by waters.” Around the time the movie came out, though, it might have been more apt to say the waters were haunted by us. The Blackfoot was so polluted that it didn’t even win the starring role in its own movie, which was filmed near Bozeman instead. Restoration efforts, which began a few years prior to the shooting of the movie, picked up—to the tune of $15 million spread out over 750 projects, according to a recent story in the Great Falls Tribune. While a reduction in mining waste was a big part of the solution, something also had to be done

about the trash left behind by floaters and fishermen. For the 14th year, the Blackfoot Home and Community Club, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, and the Bureau of Land Management are hosting the Blackfoot River Cleanup. Volunteers are welcome to spend their day floating, diving, wading or walking along the river to pick up trash. It’s a little way of paying it back to the river that provides us with prime trout fishing and tranquil waters to float. (If the thought of good river karma isn’t enough to drag you out of bed on a Saturday, you also get free lunch.) —Margaret Grayson Sign-up for the Blackfoot River Cleanup starts at 8 A.M. for divers and boaters and 9 A.M. for walkers at Johnsrud Park on Sat., July 29.

ZIP LINES p.m. THURSDA URSDA AY - SUNDA AY 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 4 Reservations recommended. Call 406.549.9777 ext.3, or book online at MontanaSnowbowl.com Begins Friday, June 23 * Still serving our world-class pizza and Bloody Marys

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THURSDAY JULY 27 Join Montana Conservation Voters on a nature walk along Rattlesnake Creek in Greenough Park. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Locust and Monroe at 5 PM.

MONDAY JULY 31

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

Warm up with Ashtanga Yoga and then take a bike ride to the Lolo Trail from Fort Missoula. Meet at the gazebo next to the Iris Garden at Fort Missoula. 6 PM. $10

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.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2

SATURDAY JULY 29 Need a little inspiration to get out of bed on the weekend? Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Break-

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fast Club takes you on a run through Missoula. A free breakfast follows. 8 AM. Email hillaryo@runwildmissoula.org for more info and registration.

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.

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PET OF THE WEEK Sully is a social, talkative cat who is right at the door when you arrive. He adores petting and attention, and has a healthy appetite to boot! This patient 3 year old has been wonderful in our summer camp, where he was lavished with attention from our young campers. Our staff think he is the coolest cat (don’t tell the others!). Sully knows he is the star of the show when people come to visit. He is waiting for his purrfect family to take him home! . Call 406.549.3934 and ask for Sully! www.myHSWM.org

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THE SCIENCE ADVICE GODDESS By Amy Alkon THE TRUTH ABOUT STATS AND DOGS I’m a woman looking for a new boyfriend and considering various online dating sites. Some have long questionnaires, and they factor your answers into an “algorithm” to match you with the best possible partner. Are these sites significantly better than the others? —Site Seeker Most people will tell you they want to be accepted for who they really are—yet those doing online dating rarely post profiles with stuff like “I like long walks on the beach, fine dining, and obscenely large breasts.” In light of this, sites using these compatibility “algorithms” would seem to have some added value. However, according to a massive online dating analysis by social psychologist Eli Finkel and his colleagues, this algorithm stuff mainly seems to be a “science!”-flavored marketing ploy.The researchers explain that it’s “virtually impossible” for sites to do what they promise with these algorithms:“match people who are uniquely suited to one another” and who are likely to have a “satisfying and lasting long-term relationship” together. As the Finkel team notes about the “uniquely suited” business: The evidence suggests that these algorithms are really no better at rooting out compatible partners than the matching most people already do themselves with sites’ search parameters—culling the herd of breathing, profileposting humans down to, say, fellow Ph.D.s who are also weekend Satan worshippers. (“Shall we meet at the Starbucks by your office, or are you up for an afternoon of ritual goat slaughter?”) Even more outrageous is the sites’ claim that this mathematical alchemy can identify two people who can have a lasting, happy relationship together who have yet to even meet. The researchers point out that the algorithms only measure the “individual characteristics of partners” (personality, attitudes, values, background).They note that this is just one of three essential variables that determine whether relationships sink or swim. The other two are elements that can’t really be sussed out before two people are in a relationship. One is the “circumstances surrounding (a) couple”—like how they fit into each other’s family and whether one loses their job or goes through other major stressors.The other factor is the “interactions between the partners”—how partners communicate, solve problems and support each other. I would add an essential fourth factor that needs to be assessed face to face—

physical attraction. So, regarding those “29 dimensions of compatibility!” that one site advertises, consider, if you will, 30 and 31: discovering “this must be what dead bodies smell like when the detectives cover their nose with a hanky on TV” and “I’m as sexually attracted to you as I am to a stalk of wheat.” There’s also the “garbage in, garbage out” problem (statisticians’ shorthand for how poor-quality input leads to poor-quality output). It’s unlikely that people are any more honest and accurate in filling out these questionnaires than they are in their online dating profiles. (No, sadly, outside the world of “gender-fluid” activism, being a woman isn’t just “a state of mind.”) Typically, deception in online dating profiles is intentional; sometimes—as research on personality finds—we can’t quite see ourselves as we really are. For example, take an item on one of these sites’ compatibility surveys:“I try to accommodate the other person’s position.” There are seven little circles on a scale to blacken in, from “not at all” to “very well.” Well, okay, but do control freaks always understand that they’re control freaks? Sometimes somebody seriously controlling might fill in “very well” on “I try to accommodate...” simply because they see themselves in the best light—instead of the actual light: “I’m Stalin—though I’ve never been able to grow much of a mustache.” Probably the best that can be said about these personality questionnaires is that they might lead you into a little helpful introspection. But otherwise, these tests seem as pointless as they are grueling (kind of like filling out an application for a bank loan for your personality). This isn’t to knock online dating itself, which offers really rapid, easy access to a lot of potential partners whom you’d probably never meet otherwise. However, it helps to have a smart strategy vis-a-vis the potential pitfalls, and that’s meeting any person you think might be a possibility ASAP (before you have any long, bond-y text-athons). Meeting pronto gives you the best shot at seeing whether you click, as well as spotting any vast differences between profile and reality. And as I always advise about first dates, keep it cheap, short and local. Less investment means less disappointment if you find out a guy’s lying—or, maybe worse, if he’s being honest: He really is looking for his “partner in crime”— because one of the guys on his robbery crew got arrested last week.

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL FUTON MATTRESS MAKER. We train. 20-30 hours per week. Please call for details, (406) 721-2090. 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. 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 either 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

Park Maintenance Worker Missoula Parks and Recreation is seeking a seasonal (7.25 months), full-time PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER. Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of maintenance and/or light equipment experience. Must be available for weekend shifts. Must have or be able to obtain a Montana driver’s license within 30 days of hire; may be required to obtain a Montana CDL within 30 days of hire. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10301601 Payroll Clerk Local school district is seeking to hire a PAYROLL CLERK to process bi-weekly and monthly payroll. High School Diploma or GED is required, two years of post-secondary education preferred. Accounting and/or business background preferred. Work is part-time. Wage is $12.52 $13.87 . Full job description at

Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10301971 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

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EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLESEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO Must Have: Valid driver license, No history of neglect, abuse or exploitation Applications available at OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES, INC., 2821 S. Russell, Missoula, MT. 59801 or online at www.orimt.org. Extensive background checks will be completed. NO RESUMES. EEO/AA-M/F/disability/ protected veteran status.

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

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EMPLOYMENT phlebotomy experience; ability to acquire National Phlebotomy Certification, clean driving record, the competency to operate in a diverse environment 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 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

PROFESSIONAL Staff Writer Montana High Tech Business Alliance is looking for a Staff Writer & Digital Content Specialist to tell the stories of Montana entrepreneurs and innovators who are changing the state’s economy. This is primarily a creative position - producing, editing and promoting content about Montana’s booming hightech industry. If you are naturally curious, a great storyteller who can digest complex information and write about it in an engaging way, you will be perfect for this role. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10301611 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

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SPECIAL ED PARAEDUCATORS Missoula County Public Schools is recruiting for Resource, Extended Resource, Life Skills, and Structured Learning Program Paraeducators: • Para Positions will serve students with a variety of special education needs in academics, behavior, and self help skills. • Positions range from 4.5 to 7 hours per day. • Positions that are 6 or more hours per day are eligible for MCPS Medical and Dental Insurance. • Work 181 days/9 holidays • $12.52 to $13.87 per hour depending on placement on wage scale. Extended Resource, Life Skills, and SLP positions receive a 25 cent per hour differential. • TRS (Teachers Retirement) For job description, and detailed instructions for applying visit www.mcpsmt.org and click on "Employment." ~Equal Opportunity Employer ~

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

Adventure Cyclist Magazine The Lead Designer for Adventure Cyclist will collaborate directly with the Editor-in-Chief and other staff on the magazine’s layout, design, and story management, making it vibrant, fresh and smart for a wide variety of readers, primarily in North America but also overseas. Adventure Cyclist is one of the largest circulation cycling magazines in North America and the only one dedicated to bicycle travel.The magazine has developed a reputation for long form travel narratives, beautiful images, insightful technical coverage, and inspiring essays. We work with dozens of talented contributors from all over the world in each volume. Please see website for application information. www.adventurecycling.org. We will also ask candidates who will be interviewed to provide a portfolio of their design work. Application deadline:The position is open until filled. We will begin reviewing resumes and requesting interviews August 1.

Journeyman Painter Now hiring Journeyman painters in Missoula. Wage $16-$20.00 an hour. Steady year round employment with advancement and career opportunities. Must have reliable vehicle, drivers license strong and strong work ethic. Must provide own hand tools and have the ability to travel as needed. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10301540

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.

CDL driver needed to pull hopper doubles. Home weekends. Full-time, year-around work. Pay on speedometer miles (starts at up to 48 cents a mile counting bonuses). Health and retirement benefits. Paid vacation and holidays. Bonus packages. Must have or be able to get a passport, must have doubles endorsement. Must be able to go to Canada. Call or stop by Dale Bouma Trucking, 6371 Hwy. 287, Choteau, MT, 406-466-5324, 1-800-984-5324.

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 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

TRAINING/ INSTRUCTION Assistant Teacher Bambini’s Playschool is hiring an Assistant Teacher to aide in all as-

pects 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

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. Participate in rotating oncall, holiday, and weekend coverage. Part-time up to full-time, generally during weekday business hours. Eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Sign on bonus Available! Recent grads welcome! Montana RN license, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, reliable access to the internet, general competence with computers and software, and basic keyboarding skills. Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10298326

SALES Inside Sales Coaster Pedicab Manufacturing specializes in a wide range of trikes (pedicabs, cargo trikes, e-assist trikes, beverage trikes, ice cream trikes). We are currently seeking a professional, experienced, and highly motivated Inside Sales Specialist to work full-time onsite in Bonner. Will make a large number of outbound prospecting cold calls. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and basic familiarity with CRMs Full job description at Missoula Job Service. employmissoula.com Job #10299798

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MARKETPLACE AUCTIONS Auction 8.8.17 @ 5pm @ Allstar Storage.Viewing 2-4pm. All contents: 222. Terms: Cash.

SPORTING GOODS 2009 Lazer 5 sport moped. Electric start, headlights, tail lights and turn signals. No license needed. Excellent condition. $1100 obo. Please leave a message at 406-544-3482

MUSIC Turn off your PC & turn on your life! Banjo and mandolin lessons now available at Electronic Sound and Percussion. Call (406) 728-1117 or (406) 7210190 to sign up. Turn off your PC & turn on your life! Expert repairs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass at Bennett’s Music Studio (406) 7210190 BennettsMusicStudio.com Turn off your PC & turn on your life.

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GARAGE SALES Garage sale! Women’s and men’s clothing, camping gear, some furniture, xbox and video games. Saturday, July 29th, 8 amnoon. 7065 Joy Dr., Linda Vista.

WANTED TO BUY GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800995-1217.

PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-17-144 Dept. No. 1-Leslie Halligan NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GAIL SLOAN CARTER AKA GAIL CARTER, DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to HAROLD HIGGINS CARTER aka HAROLD H. CARTER, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2687 Palmer Street, Suite D, Missoula, Montana 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under

penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 5th day of July, 2017. /s/ Harold Higins Carter aka Harold H. Carter, Personal Representative DARTY LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ H. Stephen Darty, Attorney for Personal Representative 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 Dept. No. 4 Cause No. DP-17-186 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH D. GREGORY, Deceased. NO-

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you feeling as daring about romance as I suspect? If so, I’ve composed a provocative note for you to give to anyone you have good reason to believe will be glad to receive it. Feel free to copy it word-for-word or edit it to suit your needs. Here it is: “I want to be your open-hearted explorer. Want to be mine? We can be in foolishly cool drooling devotion to each other’s mighty love power. We can be in elegant solid-gold allegiance to each other’s genius. Wouldn’t it be fun to see how much liberation we can whip up together? We can play off our mutual respect as we banish the fearful shticks in our bags of tricks. We can inspire each other to reach unexpected heights of brazen intelligence.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You still have a wound that never formed a proper scar. (We’re speaking metaphorically here.) It’s chronically irritated. Never quite right. Always stealing bits of your attention. Would you like to do something to reduce the distracting power of that annoying affliction? The next 25 days will be a favorable time to seek such a miracle. All the forces of nature and spirit will conspire on your behalf if you formulate a clear intention to get the healing you need and deserve. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “The Initiate,” Charles Simic speaks of “someone who solved life’s riddles in a voice of an ancient Sumerian queen.” I hope you’re not focused on seeking help and revelations from noble and grandiose sources like that, Gemini. If you are, you may miss the useful cues and clues that come your way via more modest informants. So please be alert for the blessings of the ordinary. As you work on solving your quandaries, give special attention to serendipitous interventions and accidental luck.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): For many years, the Tobe Zoological Park in China housed a “praying panther” named Ato. The large black feline periodically rose up on her hind legs and put her paws together as if petitioning a higher power for blessings. I suggest we make her your spirit ally in the coming weeks. I hope she’ll inspire you to get your restless mind out of the way as you seek to quench your primal needs. With the praying panther as your muse, you should be able to summon previously untapped reserves of your animal intelligence and cultivate an instinctual knack for knowing where to find raw, pristine satisfaction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you really have to be the flashy king or charismatic queen of all you survey? Must all your subjects put on kneepads and prostrate themselves as they bask in your glory? Isn’t it enough for you to simply be the master of your own emotions, and the boss of your own time, and the lord of your own destiny? I’m not trying to stifle your ambition or cramp your enthusiasm; I just want to make sure you don’t dilute your willpower by trying to wield command over too wide a swath. The most important task, after all, is to manage your own life with panache and ingenuity. But I will concede this: The coming weeks will be a time when you can also probably get away with being extra worshiped and adored. to allot yourself sufficient time to rest and recharge. In case you had forgotten, you are c glecting expected to take regular extended breaks, during which time it is mandatory to treat yourself VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dear Hard Worker: Our records indicate that you have been ne-

with meticulous care and extreme tenderness. Please grant yourself an immediate dispensation. Expose yourself to intensely relaxing encounters with play, fun and pleasure—or else! No excuses will be accepted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If extraterrestrial beings land their spaceship on my street and say they want to meet the creatures who best represent our planet, I will volunteer you Libras. Right now, at least, you’re nobler than the rest of us, and more sparkly, too.You’re dealing smartly with your personal share of the world’s suffering, and your day-to-day decisions are based more on love than fear.You’re not taking things too personally or too seriously, and you seem better equipped than everyone else to laugh at the craziness that surrounds us. And even if aliens don’t appear, I bet you will serve as an inspiring influence for more human beings than you realize. Does being a role model sound boring? I hope not. If you regard it as an interesting gift, it will empower you to wield more clout than you’re used to. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the four years he worked on painting the Sistine Chapel, never took a bath.Was he too preoccupied with his masterpiece? Modern artist Pae White e Michelangelo has a different relationship with obsession. To create her fabric art pieces, she has spent years collecting more than 3,500 scarves designed by her favorite scarf-maker.Then there’s filmmaker James Cameron, who hired an expert in linguistics to create an entire new language from scratch for the aliens in his movie Avatar. In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I approve of you summoning this level of devotion—as long as it’s not in service to a transitory desire, but rather to a labor of love that has the potential to change your life for the better for a long time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers,” wrote author James Baldwin. Even if you’re not an artist, I encourage you to make that your purpose in the coming weeks. Definitive answers will at best be irrelevant and at worst useless.Vigorous doubt and inquiry, on the other hand, will be exciting and invigorating. They will mobilize you to rebel against any status quos that have been tempting you to settle for mediocrity.

more lyrical than logical. So here you go: three enigmatic predictions to help stir up the creative g are ingenuity you’ll need to excel on your upcoming tests. 1. A darling but stale old hope must shrivel and CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when the most useful prophecies

wane so that a spiky, electric new hope can be born. 2. An openness to the potential value of a metaphorical death will be one of your sweetest assets. 3.The best way to cross a border is not to sneak across bearing secrets but to stride across in full glory with nothing to hide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian novelist James Joyce had a pessimistic view about intimate connection. Here’s what he said: “Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another’s soul.” My challenge to you, Aquarius—in accordance with the astrological omens—is to prove Joyce wrong. Figure out how to make your soul virgin again so it can cast itself out into the ocean of another’s soul. The next eight weeks will be prime time to achieve that glorious feat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Years after he had begun his work as a poet, Rainer Maria Rilke confessed that he was still finding out what it took to do his job. “I am learning to see,” he wrote. “I don’t know why it is, but everything enters me more deeply and doesn’t stop where it once used to.” Given the current astrological omens, you have a similar opportunity, Pisces: to learn more about how to see. It won’t happen like magic.You can’t just sit back passively and wait for the universe to accomplish it for you. But if you decide you really would like to be more perceptive—if you resolve to receive and register more of the raw life data that’s flowing towards you—you will expand and deepen your ability to see. 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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TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to TERESA E. SNOW, the Personal Representative, 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 15 day of July, 2017 /s/ Teresa E. Snow, 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

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.

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. DP-17-58 DEPT. NO. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN E. LEMONS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lonnie Lemons has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this

notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Lonnie Lemons, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Eric Rasmusson, Bulman Law Associates, PLLC, P.O. Box 8202, Missoula, MT 59807-8202 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 20th day of July, 2017. /s/ Eric Rasmussan, Esq. BULMAN LAW ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. P.O. BOX 8202 Missoula, MT 59807-8202 Attorney for Personal Representative 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

PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP 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 District 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 Cause No.: DV-17-645 Dept. No.: 1 Leslie Halligan Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Elizabeth Anne Sedar, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Elizabeth Anne Sedar to Elizabeth Anne Stoker.The hearing will be on August 23rd, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 7-132017 /s/ Shirley E. Faust,

Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Laura M. Driscoll, 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 ap-

pointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to KENT BEVINGTON, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Worden Thane P.C., P.O. Box 4747, Missoula, MT 59806-4747, 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 MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No.: DP-17-182 Dept No.:2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH L. CHANDLER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Joseph Lloyd Chandler, return receipt requested, c/o Rhoades Siefert & Erickson PLLC, 430 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 21st day of July, 2017. /s/ Joseph Lloyd Chandler, Personal Representative NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a

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Trustee’s Sale on September 29, 2017, 01:00 PM 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: Lot 14 of River Pine Addition - Phase 2, a Platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as 2621 Anthony Lane, Missoula, MT 59803. Michele NaultRichter and Von Richter, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by Deed of Trust on June 24, 2003, and filed for record in the records of the County

Clerk and Recorder in Missoula County, State of Montana, on June 25, 2003 as Instrument No. 200322549, in Book 709, at Page 1602, of Official Records.The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Ditech Financial LLC F/K/A Green Tree Servicing LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Assignment Dated: July 27, 2016. Assignment Recorded: July 27, 2016 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201612460, in Book 964, at Page 1088, 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 May 11, 2017 as Instrument No. 201707945, in Book 978, at Page 803, 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 August 1, 2015, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. 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 $134,525.06, interest in the sum of $9,018.91, escrow advances

of $11,314.29, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,255.25 for a total amount owing of $156,113.51, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred 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

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any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to

possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, 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 ac-

tually 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

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 ALICE• Alice is a 2-year-old female Tortie cat. This sweet girl LOVES to play! Give her a toy and she's happy, regardless of where you take her. Her favorite spot in the cat room is our toy bin, which she makes into her own personal nest. She'll roll in the catnip toys, play with every one, kick out those that she's done with, make a huge mess while she's at it, and have a blast the entire time.

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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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 ALEX• Alex is a BEAUTIFUL buff tiger cat who stops people in their tracks any time he walks by! Alex came all the way from Idaho to find his forever home. 6-year-old Alex is snuggly, independent, soft-spoken, and super handsome. Though he is declawed in front, that doesn't stop him from being a kind gentleman! Call 406.549.3934 to learn more about sweet Alex!

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PRINCESS• Princess is a loyal, sweet 7year-old gal who would love a mature family to take her home! Princess is a swimming maniac and LOVES to go on long hikes! This 7-year-old enjoys fetching and napping at your feet! Princess is picky about her four-legged friends, so she would appreciate her family giving her lots of time and space to adjust to new critters and humans. Visit myhswm.org to learn more!

TOBINA• Sweet, sassy Tobina is ready for her forever home where she can sport her fancy tuxedo outfit! This grey and white cutie is big and beautiful and loves attention! If you're looking for an opinionated, awesome lap cat, look no further! Tobina is part of our CAARP and Senior for Senior program, so her adoption fee is reduced to help her find her forever home! Visit myhswm.org to learn more!

ZEUS• Tall, dark and handsome, Zeus is one godly dog! This responsive sweetheart aims to please and knows so many tricks that he loves to show off! Zeus has spent a lot of time around children and other dogs, and he has even lived with a kitten! Zeus is intelligent, relaxed, and such a good boy. Visit Zeus at HSWM Wed-Fri, 1pm-6pm, and Sat-Sun, 12pm-5pm!

HORSE• Want a dog who happens to be a cat named Horse? This wild & crazy kiddo loves being outside, going on hikes, wrestling with dog friends, & giving your leg a hug. Horse has hypothyroidism, which means he has to take a pill twice a day in a treat, which he thinks is great! Horse is looking for an indoor/outdoor home with room to roam! Call 406.549.3934 to learn more!

SKYE• Skye is a survivor with a winning personality! This blue-eyed beauty survived rat poison back in April and is now ready for her forever home! Energetic, enthusiastic, & sensitive, this young girl is a blank slate and excited to learn! Skye may take a moment to warm up, but a few hotdogs and a nice walk, and the Skye’s the limit! Skye loves playing with other dogs; come meet her today! 406.549.3934

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will be used for that purpose. Dated this 19th day of May, 2017. Benjamin J. Mann Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 47072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on November 16, 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 C-51 OF WINDSOR PARK PHASE IV,A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA,ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. John A. Copeland and Kari A Copeland, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Community Bank Missoula Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust on February 13, 2009, and recorded on February 13, 2009 as Book 833 Page 751 Document No. 200903119. The beneficial interest is currently held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning January 1, 2017, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the prin-

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cipal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 1, 2017 is $137,247.94 principal, interest totaling $4,003.09 late charges in the amount of $370.80, escrow advances of $1,756.64, and other fees and expenses advanced of $226.60, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced.The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing

conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: June 29, 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 29th 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 acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Carrington Mortgage Services vs Copeland 103433-1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING and GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES The Ward Irrigation District (WID) is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from engineering firms interested in performing general engineering services for a five-year time period. The District may at its option utilize the selected engineering consultant for grant assistance. Potential projects include intake structures, river analysis, and flow measurement. Payment terms will be negotiated with the se-

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lected engineering consultant. A detailed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses is available and may be obtained by contacting Katie Collen by phone at 406413-9959 or by emailing malia.katie@gmail.com. Four

copies of the proposal are to be submitted by 4:00 pm (local time) on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Mail or handdeliver to Ward Irrigation District, Attention Katie Collen, 396 Camas Creek Loop, Hamilton, Montana 59840. Proposals should provide assurance that the firm has the professional capability to satisfactorily complete all tasks outlined in the detailed RFQ.

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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

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

heat, exposed logs, custom doors & 650+ SF open great room. $895,000 MLS#21707033 Call Trudy Samuelson 406-360-5860

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

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 or hay ground is divided into several pastures with corrals, pond, irrigation & horse shelter. Approx 1000' of Mission Creek, mature trees in the yard, some tall pines near the creek and circular driveway to shop. Home is over 3000 SF, in floor

2 Bdr, 1 Bath, Lewis & Clark home. $178,000. BHHSMT Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 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. $625,000 KD 240-5227 Portico RealEstate.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 239-8350, shannonhilliard5@gmail.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

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665 E Kent. Wow, university area charmer on a double lot for $320,000! 3 bedroom, 1 bath, in great condition and ready to move into! KD 240-5227 PorticoRealEstate.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

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

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borhood. $159,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com

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

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

Uptown Flats #301. 814 sf one bedroom plus bonus room. $184,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 anne@movemontana.com

18.6 acre building lot in Sleeman Creek, Lolo. $129,900. BHHS Montana Properties. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.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 neigh-

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OUT OF TOWN 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 @ 2396696, 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

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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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