JUNIOR ARCHAEOLOGY FAMILY DAY

The Museum of the Rockies is offering families the opportunity to learn more about archeology together. Join the Museum of the Rockies and Project Archaeology for a fun hands-on exploration of the science behind archaeology. Investigate weaponry advancements from projectile points of stone to projectile points of steel. Experiment with native plants to create cordage. Create some traditional beadwork, throw a spear, and hear some Native American singers. Discover how archaeologists prepare for a dig, how flintknappers make tools, and much more.
 
Junior Archaeology Family Day will be held Saturday, April 25, from 10 am until noon. It is free for Museum members or free with paid Museum admission.
 
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ASTRONOMICAL IMAGING; THE POINT WHEN ART BREAKS THROUGH SCIENCE

The night-time sky has captured the hearts and imaginations of individuals since the beginning of mankind. Join Ryan Hannahoe, the Director of Client Support Services with the Fair Dinkum Skies Observatory and a student at Montana State University, as he discusses the art of basic digital astronomical photography. Within his lecture, Ryan will share some of his many works, along with processing an image 'on the fly' for the audience to see how processing techniques can be applied.
 
Friday, April 24, 7:30 pm
 
Free to the public
For more information please call 994-6891 or visit www.museumoftherockies.org.

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NAI’s new Accelerated Marketing Program, known internally as AMP, is off to a fast start with over $150 million in properties signed for the first Commercial Property PowerSale™ on May 1. NAI agents secured listings on 54 properties in 20 states, and the list includes premier opportunities for investors and developers in office, industrial, retail, multifamily, and land.

The Commercial Property PowerSale™ was created by NAI Global Members to help property owners optimize the value of their property in today's extremely difficult selling environment. For NAI agents, it represents an opportunity to earn significant sales commissions even in today’s challenging investment sales market.

We are now accepting listings for the second Commercial Property…

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The dramatic downturn in the real estate market is likely to end sooner rather than later in the Northern Rockies, according to new research from Arthur C. Nelson, Presidential Professor and Director of the Metropolitan Research Center at the University of Utah - and the I-90 corridor in Montana and the Snake River Valley in Idaho are especially well-positioned for renewed growth.

Nelson’s research shows that surplus housing supply in Montana is likely to be absorbed by the end of this year, and by 2011 in Idaho. Further, the need to replace aging building inventory - especially in commercial real estate - will drive demand above and beyond what population growth trends alone would suggest...

This article was written by By Jonathan Weber on April…

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By signing a legal document known as a homestead declaration, Montanans can protect up to $250,000 in value of a home against most creditors’ claims. For example, if a person incurs an overwhelming gambling debt, up to $250,000 in value of his/her home would still be sheltered.

The purpose of this MontGuide is to provide Montanans with information about establishing a homestead declaration. Also included are homestead declaration and declaration of homestead abandonment forms.

What is a homestead?
A homestead is a house or mobile home that a person lives in and the land on which it sits. The property must be a person’s primary residence for it to be eligible for a homestead declaration. The term homestead also includes any improvements legally defined…

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In light of the recent tragic explosion on March 5th that destroyed nearly one-half of the 200 block of East Main in Bozeman, I thought it appropriate to dedicate this issue to an in-depth look at downtown and its place in our community and local economy.

How does one begin to put into perspective what downtown Bozeman means to its citizens? For each of us, it is a different set of special memories, usually involving family and friends…it is the ideal destination for a Saturday morning coffee, a warm evening walk, or the perfect place to entertain out-of-area guests. Whether it is to enjoy a top-notch meal, view stunning artwork, shop in any of the numerous specialty stores, or just be a part of the vibrant hub of Bozeman, Main Street is considered…

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