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Voices The readers write .............................................................................................................4 Street Talk Whaddya think might happen?................................................................................4 The Week in Review The news of the day, one day at a time..................................................6 Briefs Disrupting exercise, Grinching Sinclair, and sticking Montana with the tax bill ..........6 Etc. Welcome Justin. Now about that blanket............................................................................7 News Someone got a deal on the Montana Island Resort, but it wasn’t UM ...........................8 Opinion Brooks: Why can’t the city of Missoula keep its secrets? ............................................9 Opinion Native voices are a silenced majority in the shrinking of Bears Ears.......................11 Feature The Indy’s annual Bold Predictions....................................................................14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts Jeff Medley talks stage fright, villains and the cosmic-ness of Riff Raff ................18 Books James Lee Burke gives Robicheaux another chance ........................................19 Dance Why Merritt Moore needs science and art .......................................................20 Film Aaron Sorkin plays it smart in Molly’s Game ......................................................21 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films .....................................................22 BrokeAss Gourmet You can make rice out of cauliflower, you know .......................23 Happiest Hour A Missoula kombucha crew goes Back to the Mother.......................24 8 Days a Week You can’t have fun all year if you don’t start now ..................................26 Agenda Club Missoula’s 10-year plan to end homelessness update...........................33 Mountain High Jen Bardsley’s portraits of cyclists.....................................................34

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STREET TALK

by Alex Sakariassen

What was your New Year’s resolution for 2017, and did you manage to keep it?

What’s your boldest prediction for the coming year?

Aeriel Lavoie: I said I was going to make a 2017 playlist on my Spotify and add songs to it throughout the year. It was easy. I actually achieved it. Obvious, with a twist: Trump will be impeached in November, and it’ll be because he’ll start drilling oil in every national park.

Burning it all down That’s the soft-horror story of every federal agency being systematically dismantled under the Drumpster administration (“Ryan Zinke thinks he’s at war. He’s just in over his head,” Dec. 28).

Sarah Colenso facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Not very charitable A complete and utter failure as a leader and as a human being.

Stephen Matlow facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Smell test You stink, Zinke. Going to war for your corporate owners?

Toni Levier facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Ryan Boehme: I don’t do resolutions. I just do lifestyle choices. Must be a skier: My bold prediction is that snow will fall for months on end. Or at least I’m hopeful.

Discharging duties Now we know why the Navy got rid of him.

John Young facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Thank God indeed

Allison Klocke: I planned on not having one big resolution, but a different resolution for every month. I made it until March. No good can come of that: 2018 will be the first year President Trump meets face to face with Kim Jong-un.

Mary Butowicz: I make goals instead of resolutions. I had a New Year’s goal to run another half marathon, and I ran two. One of them was my best time. Well on her way: I’m going to graduate college with high honors … Right now I’m there, it’s just a question of if I can maintain it.

Max Jacobson: My resolution for 2017 was to travel more, and yes, I did keep it. We can hope, can’t we? We’re going to see the demise of social media.

Asked Tuesday evening at Draught Works.

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All [you] idiots keep going your liberal ways voting in your liberal politicians and you will look like California. Thank God I live in North Dakota. At least we know how to have jobs and make money for our families.

Kasey Keith Erickson facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Color us convinced No actual person ever drinks champagne any other time of the year (“Happiest Hour: It’s time to drink champagne again, I guess,” Dec. 28).

I do! Why not celebrate? Please don’t drink champagne alone… I do! Why not celebrate?

Alexia Cochrane facebook.com/missoulaindependent

Bone machine Thanks in part to my dear departed pappy, I’ve been connected to big-game hunting in one form or another almost since I’ve been able to properly direct my own stream. And if the hunting gods have been cooperative, our family has always had high-protein game meat available to us.

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But it’s the professional trophy hunters that really raise my ire, as it should with every conscientious hunter.

These people don’t give a diddly dip about the meat itself, only the size of the antlers. I refer to a hunting show titled The Bone Collector, which says it all.

Able to hop around from state to state, these legalized poachers (misnomer, of course) can seasonally “harvest” many, many bones of one species.

I do hope others who are also hopping mad about this obscene reality here in Montana and elsewhere would voice

“All [you] idiots keep going your liberal ways voting in your liberal politicians and you will look like California. Thank God I live in North Dakota. At least we know how to have jobs and make money for our families.” their concerns publicly, either by means you are now reading or other public options. Personally, I don’t believe a political approach is one of those options.

In relation to poaching, plastered throughout Montana’s hunting regulations is the phrase “enough is enough.”

Anybody else on board for also directing this phrase toward professional trophy hunting?

Ward Cambridge Bonner

Give Daines a chance Sabotaging our wild legacy, stripping protections and sacrificing our wild heritage are scare tactics thrown out to Montanans in response to the introduction of Sen. Steve Daines’ “Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act.” I think it’s a bill worth consideration, and this is why: The bill proposes to release five of Montana’s seven Forest Service Wilderness Study Areas. But after the WSA designation is released, Wilderness Study Area lands would retain protection. All of these lands are Forest Service public land and all are Inventoried Roadless. Additionally, some of the areas are overlaid with Recommended Wilderness. That’s a lot of layers of protection remaining.

The Montana Wilderness Study Act of 1977 is an event not everyone celebrates.

Many think 40 years is long enough.

Wilderness Study Areas are our heritage, encompassing special examples of wild Montana, but they’re also a perpetual source of community discontent. All of the WSAs have been involved in lawsuits, robbing us of time and money. Efforts to resolve the WSAs have resulted in hundreds of expensive, moderated, time-consuming meetings that go on for years, further robbing us of time and money. Because of increasingly strict WSA management, many of us have lost the ability to access our favorite places via bicycle, motorbike or snowmobile, robbing us of our recreational traditions. Sen. Daines recognizes the situation and found a way to set it right.

Most everyone cares for Montana lands, but restricted access to wilderness and forms of de facto wilderness isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. An assertion this bill is from the top down is absolutely false. Montana citizens have asked for action. Sen. Daines has responded to the Montanans that Sen. Tester has disregarded. I believe Montana will be much better off if both senators support the other’s land bills.

Greg Beardslee Bozeman Correction: Several readers called and wrote to let us know that the caption accompanying the firefighting plane on the cover of last week’s Indy misidentified the aircraft as a Missoula-based Neptune Aviation plane. It’s not, of course. It’s an RJ85 tanker belonging to Spokane-based AeroFlite, Inc. We regret the error.

etters Policy: The Missoula Independent welcomes hate mail, love letters and general correspondence.

Letters to the editor must include the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number for confirmation, though we’ll publish only your name and city. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Preference is given to letters addressing the contents of the Independent. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and clarity. Send correspondence to: Letters to the Editor, Missoula Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801, or via email: editor@missoulanews.com.

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WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, December 27 A county prosecutor in Washington declines to press charges against Griz safety Justin Strong, who was arrested in October for felony assault at a house party, the Missoulian reports. Strong was suspended for two games after the incident.

Thursday, December 28 The Montana chapter of the American Choral Directors Association removes mention on its website of Frenchtown teacher Troy Bashor, who faces a misdemeanor sexual assault charge for conduct with a student. A spokesperson says Bashor resigned as president-elect in October.

Friday, December 29 Media outlets trot out the term “snowpocalypse” as Montana is battered by a snowstorm and frigid temperatures.

Saturday, December 30 Two snowboarders are killed in separate accidents in Flathead County. The sheriff’s office says a 22-year-old man died of blunt force trauma after attempting a cliff jump off Blacktail Road and a 28-year-old man died when he fell into a tree well at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

View from Whoville

Grinching Sinclair Over the holidays, a bizarre mailer materialized in more than 10,000 mailboxes across the country, including that of an Indy reporter. It riffed on the classic Christmas tale of the Grinch, but with a contemporary media-world twist. Imposed on the body of Dr. Seuss’ titular character was the face of former Trump surrogate Boris Epshteyn, beneath the title, “How Sinclair Stole the Airwaves!”

According to Karl Frisch, executive director of the D.C.-based nonprofit Allied Progress, the organization’s holiday-themed mailer was sent to employees of the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division and key members of Congress— namely, those serving on House and Senate commerce committees (in other words, none of Montana’s delegation). The goal, Frisch says, was to bring a little levity to Allied Progress’ criticism of broadcast giant Sinclair’s proposed merger with the Tribune Media Company. The mailer also went out to reporters who have covered the controversial merger and, Frisch says, to employees at Sinclairowned stations like Missoula’s KECI. “It’s a big problem all around when a company that has absolutely no connection to the

community owns so much of the local media landscape,” Frisch says.

Sinclair announced plans to acquire Tribune last May, roughly a month after reaching a $240 million purchase agreement for Bonten Media Group Holdings, then-owner of KECI, KCFW in Kalispell and KTVM in Butte and Bozeman. That deal was finalized in early September. The $3.9 billion Tribune acquisition is still awaiting approval by the FCC, with the commission’s 180day timeline for a decision set to expire later this month. According to Sinclair’s FCC application, the merger would give the company access to 72 percent of American households, a scale made possible last year by an FCC rule reversing an Obama-era ownership cap.

The Tribune deal doesn’t directly affect any Montana-based stations, as Tribune doesn’t own any here. However, groups including Allied Progress and Free Press contend that FCC approval would lead to an erosion of local coverage, pointing to Sinclair’s practice of crafting news content the Washington Post claims favors “conservative causes and candidates.” Following his departure from Trump’s communications office last spring, Epshteyn joined Sinclair as the company’s chief political analyst, producing regular commentaries for distribution to Sinclair’s stations.

Frisch considers Sinclair’s bid to consolidate such a large swath of the broadcast world a particularly troubling development for largely rural states like Montana, where people rely heavily on local stations for news, weather and sports. Just because no Montana stations are subject to the Tribune acquisition, he says, doesn’t mean other acquisitions aren’t on the horizon. Hence the push to keep elected officials, the FCC and the media focused on the issue even during the holiday lull.

“What we’re looking at right now is not the meal,” Frisch says. “We’re looking at the appetizer.”

Alex Sakariassen

Tax bill follies

How Montana pays the price Since early December, the Montana Department of Revenue has shuttered property assessment offices in six counties and laid off 21 assessment employees. Offices in 22 more counties are scheduled to close in the next 18 months.

Like the recent layoffs of mental health workers in western Montana, these closures are a byproduct of the state’s budget crisis. And according to DOR, revenues will likely slump further as a result of the federal tax bill signed by President Trump last month.

Sunday, December 31 Bye, 2017. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Or do.

Monday, January 1 A kind Missoulian ties warm knit hats and scarves to trees on N. Higgins with cards attached that read, “I am not lost. If you are cold or know someone who is cold, please take me. Missoula wishes you a Happy New Year!”

Tuesday, January 2 The Montana Department of Corrections announces that state Sen. Cynthia Wolken, DMissoula, will become its deputy director.

Wolken championed a broad push for criminal justice reform in the 2017 Legislature. MTN News reports her salary will be $117,790.

Would any U.S. town other than #Missoula make this story about collegiate sports?”

—Public Service Commission vice-chair Travis Kavulla, on Twitter, responding to a Dec. 31 Missoulian story examining how direct flights from Missoula to Dallas and Chicago might aid Griz basketball recruiting.

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[news] On Dec. 22, DOR Director Mike Kadas sent an updated memo to state Budget Director Dan Villa estimating that changes to individual and corporate income taxes could set Montana back as much as $46.3 million in 2018. DOR spokesperson Mary Ann Dunwell explains that $29 million of that stems from the new 20-percent deduction for passthrough income. Since parts of Montana’s tax code mirror the federal version, that particular change will trickle down to the state. Dunwell adds that DOR and the governor’s office are currently discussing how Montana might uncouple parts of its tax code in an attempt to “mitigate that harm.�

Another potential hit for the state could lie in the tax bill’s elimination of the individual health insurance mandate. Montana currently leverages an insurance premium tax on insurance companies, meaning a decline in the number of individuals with health insurance would translate to lost revenue for the state. Kadas’ latest memo estimates that loss at $5.7 million in 2019.

Rep. Marilyn Ryan, a Missoula Democrat and member of the House Appropriations Committee, considers these revenue losses especially problematic in the wake of the Legislature’s November special session. Lawmakers managed to plug a sizable hole in the state budget in part through one-time cuts to various state retirement account contributions, she says, but they’ll have to make up for the money elsewhere next year. Sen. Llew Jones, RConrad, has already floated the idea in the interim to examine how the state deals with the so-called new economy, including online businesses like Amazon and Netflix that don’t pay state taxes or license fees. Ryan believes this line of discussion could be fertile ground for new revenue streams. “We’re putting our local businesses at a disadvantage, and at the same time we’re reducing our revenue that we need in the state to run our programs,� she says. “We need to look at this new economy and how we can more effectively find revenue that will support the state services.�

Montana has dodged at least one bullet in Kadas’ Dec. 22 assessment. In late December, Congress waived a rule that jeopardized $24 million in federal mineral royalties a year, a loss that earlier DOR estimates indicated would have devastated county budgets statewide. Even so, if the state’s new $46.3 million loss estimate proves accurate,

the current budget crisis is merely a beginning. “Just look at the numbers. They speak for themselves,� Dunwell says. “This is the other shoe, and we’re still trying to figure out how to put the first shoe back on.�

Alex Sakariassen

Disrupting exercise

A new tech tenant Missoula’s New Year’s resolution is going to be to help other people work out more. Employment ads for a Missoula location of the fitness company ClassPass, which sells flat-rate monthly memberships that can be used for classes at a variety of gyms and studios, began surfacing online just before Christmas. Confirmation that the startup was moving to town followed last Tuesday in a press release from the Missoula Economic Partnership.

This will be the company’s third office in the U.S., after New York and San Francisco. While Missoula’s cred as a fitness- and tech-friendly town with an educated population is cited by the MEP as supporting the company’s decision to land here, CEO Fritz Lanman was already familiar with the area, having gotten married in Hamilton. He’s even wearing a Grizzly Hackle ballcap in his Twitter avatar photo.

ClassPass will move into space in downtown’s Millenium Building.

The company snagged second place in Deloitte’s 2017 Fast 500 rankings, showing a revenue growth of 46,556 percent through 2016. It recently closed a $70 million Series C round of funding and has been valued at more than $400 million, all with a staff of just 215 employees. The Missoula office plans to hire 50 more.

The MEP press release says workers at the Missoula office will be paid salaries starting at around $30,000 and going up to $150,000. ClassPass plans

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to staff the new office with new hires, sending extant employees here temporarily for training purposes, says ClassPass spokesperson Ashley Hennings. “We wanted to get people in the door as soon as possible. We’re excited to start hiring,�

Hennings says. “It’ll be a mix of customer service, account managers and engineering.�

Meanwhile, ClassPass isn’t yet available to Missoula consumers. “We obviously don’t have a presence there right now, but our executive team recently visited there and sees there’s a good density of studios,� says Hennings, who didn’t speculate as to when Missoulians might expect access to the service. ClassPass currently offers tiered packages for three, five or 10 classes per month, with pricing tailored to the city (New Yorkers pay $135 for 10 classes; Portlanders pay $79). There are limits to how many times a user can visit the same studio.

Greg Hoover of Missoula’s Hot House Yoga says he hasn’t used any third-party class sales in the past. Most of his business comes from organic web searches or word of mouth. He says he might be more open to using the services of a company with a local office. “It depends on how it operates and what their number would be,� Hoover says.

His main impression of the company so far is more focused on its prsence than on the service. “Anybody that wants to bring in jobs is good in my book.�

Susan Elizabeth Shepard

ETC. On Tuesday, Justin Timberlake graced the internet with a teaser for his new album, set to drop just before his Super Bowl halftime performance next month. It features JT walking through fields, standing around a bonfire, wrapped in a blanket against the—wait, is he in Montana? Why yes. As it turns out, the Timberlake-Biels spend some time in Big Sky, and apparently the Last Best vibe has rubbed off on Mr. SexyBack, whose new album is called Man of the Woods.

If Timberlake is actually a Montanan now (someone check Memphis, quick), he’d immediately be the most famous musician here. From “Bye Bye Bye� to “Cry Me a River� to “Dick in a Box,� he’s one of the best of his generation. But can he really sell himself as a man of the woods?

The teaser was a boon to Montana Twitter, which quickly began to bust on JT for doing silly stuff that real Montanans don’t do, like wrap themselves in blankets and have enough money to buy a place at the Yellowstone Club.

At least he’s no John Mayer. Timberlake brought his family to Montana, whereas Mayer came here for solitude. Last year, Mayer told the New York Times, “It’s rivers and cows. There’s no sexuality there.� Excuse us, John, but this landscape is a wonderland of thrusting mountains and plush valleys. If your Montana record is boring and unsexy, that’s on you, not us. So far, Timberlake hasn’t made any public statements about Montana (and maybe the album title is just a reference to his own name). But can you imagine how we’ll freak out if he says our name?

JT, here’s a little friendly advice. We have coats here now. While you can choose to wrap yourself in a blanket, there are definitely other options. Also, if you’re telegraphing Montana in a video, be sure to get a highway in there, because interminable drives are as intrinsic to this place as snowy peaks and trout streams. And we know you’re super, super famous, but you and Jessica should totally put in a token appearance at a Livingston bar—we bet you’ll only be bothered for a few selfies with a drunk lady who mistakes you for Aaron Paul.

Anyway, we don’t really get the controversy over Timberlake’s Montana authenticity. Rich guy no one has seen off the resort? Sounds like the average Big Sky resident to us.

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Screaming deal UM sells Montana Island Lodge for half its worth

by Derek Brouwer

The University of Montana Founda- Foundation land sale at Fort Missoula in thing by the students of these campuses.” tion sold its island mansion on Salmon 1994, and is sending letters this week to Williams says she accepted the $1.6 million Lake to the owners of Paws Up last month UM leadership demanding more documen- offer after weighing it against the “carrying costs” of maintaining the property. (UM for less than half of what it reported in tation about the Salmon Lake sale.

“The history of valuations raises ques- paid for maintenance at the site before terJune as the property’s worth, financial statements show. tions. We can’t properly answer those ques- minating its lease in January 2017, and may The David Lipson family purchased tions without fuller disclosure,” Best says. seek to recoup those costs, previously estithe 18,000-square-foot lodge and private UM Foundation CEO Cindy Williams mated at $1 million, before remaining net island for $1.6 million, the Missoulian re- says she doesn’t release appraisal informa- proceeds are distributed among UM’s four ported. The sale price was far lower than tion because the foundation considers the campuses.)

The Lipsons purchased the property the foundation’s earlier asking prices initial appraisal to be part of Washington’s (most recently $2.5 million), but founda- “private record of [his] gift” and to shield through an LLC, then passed it as a “charition officials have been cagey about the independent appraisers from public table contribution” to a “Montana Educational Benefit Foundation” formed on Dec. property’s valuation, declining to disclose scrutiny surrounding the sale. its appraisal history.

From 1995 until 2017, the UM Foun- 12. David Lipson’s son, Larry, told the MisPublicly available financial state- dation leased the facility to UM for use as soulian the new charity will grant college scholarships and host events ments, however, offer the clearfeaturing “prominent educators est picture yet of the gap in the fields of hospitality, culibetween the property’s estinary and training.” He did not mated worth and the sale price, respond to the Indy’s emailed which critics say raises questions questions by press time. about the foundation’s handling The Lipson family already of the sale. runs the charitable Paws Up Each year, the foundation asFoundation. The cash the family signs the property a “fair value”— paid for the Montana Island an accounting term for the Lodge is more than the $1.4 estimated market value of assets, million that David Lipson’s webwhich the foundation calculates site says the Paws Up Foundausing an independent appraisal. tion has donated since 1994. In The mansion’s valuation when it photo courtesy soldbybd.com addition to philanthropy, Lipwas bought and donated to the How much is an 11-bedroom mansion on an island son is known for an insider foundation by Dennis Washing- really worth? trading conviction while he was ton in 1995 was $4.8 million. Its fair value was adjusted downward over the a conference center. Were it owned and CEO of Supercuts, and using a shell corpolast two years while it was on the market, sold by UM directly, state law would re- ration to avoid paying Dick Anderson Conto $3.6 million in 2017. quire the university system to “obtain con- struction for work at Paws Up. The Paws Up Foundation and the LipBoth figures are higher than the esti- sideration that equals or exceeds the full mated appraised value of “possibly market value of the land” as determined sons have no public association with UM. around $3 million” that Commissioner of by the Board of Regents after an appraisal. Williams describes the Lipsons as “very Higher Education Clay Christian—whose That law was created after Best’s challenge well-known community leaders known to brother Kirby is Lipson’s attorney and the of the Fort Missoula sale, and was later the campus.”

In 2016, then-UM Vice President Mike registered agent of the LLC created for the amended to prohibit universities from purchase—offered to the Missoulian. And passing property to foundations to cir- Reid saw Paws Up as a potential partner that could help UM return the lodge to they suggest that Lipson got as good a deal cumvent the requirement. as Washington did when he bought the The Indy asked Christian via email if profitability. Reid told KECI he was hopeful property at foreclosure auction for $2.2 he believes the foundation, which operates the university could work out a deal with million. Both men paid about 45 percent under a regent-approved agreement with the resort to rent UM’s facility on days of the property’s estimated fair value at UM, shares the obligation to obtain full when the university couldn’t book guests.

The deal the university eventually the time of sale. market value for land sales, and whether it The valuations “strengthen the con- did so in this case. Christian replied that fair made looks much different. cern” of citizen activist Ross Best, who suc- market value for the property is “hard to cessfully challenged the legality of a UM say,” and that the foundation “did the right dbrouwer@missoulanews.com

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Under wraps Why can’t Missoula keep its missteps secret?

by Dan Brooks

The week before Christmas, on Dec. 20, the city of Missoula informed City Council that it had made a $3 million error in its accounting of large capital purchases.

Although the city hadn’t lost any money, exactly, it had been sending reimbursements for certain purchases to the wrong funds. As a result, Chief Administrative Officer Dale Bickell and Finance Director Leigh Griffing thought we had more emergency money than we actually do. The city believed it was near its goal of accumulating cash reserves amounting to 7 percent of the general fund, or about $4.2 million.

Actually, it has only put away about $600,000.

The accounting term for such practices is “screwing the pooch.” The pooch was not found lying in bed with a cigarette on Dec. 20, though. According to the Indy’s Derek Brouwer, Bickell and Griffing told Mayor Engen about the mistake on Nov. 6, right before Election Day. Engen then sat on this fact of municipal government for six weeks, until after he had won and an accounting fix was in place.

This approach to information management has plagued the city before. In November of 2016, Communications Director Ginny Merriam told reporters that the mayor would be gone several weeks for undisclosed medical reasons. Asked when he would return, she told Missoulian reporter Peter Friesen, “We don’t know. You never know.” It turns out sometimes you do know, though, because the mayor had gone to a 28-day inpatient treatment for alcohol addiction. After he came back, he told us all about it in an open letter that also announced his bid for re-election.

These incidents suggest an alarming trend in city government. Every municipality makes mistakes. It’s inevitable. Given the facts, though, I think the Engen administration should admit it has a problem. The people of Missoula deserve a government that can keep a secret for more than six weeks.

As a PR professional and heir to one half of a vast dictionary fortune, Merriam should know better. The primary task of any communications director is to keep

people from finding out about the city’s mistakes. The good people of Missoula don’t have time to think about how much money their city has or why the mayor they elected has been replaced by someone else.

The whole point of having a government is to not worry about that stuff.

I call this ideal state of city management Schrödinger’s Town, after the physicist Erwin Schrödinger and his famous thought experiment. Essentially, Schrödinger put a

“I propose a bipartisan commission to review the city’s books each month, document any errors and then put everyone who has seen these documents in a locked box containing a single atom and a vial of gas.” cat in a box with a vial of poison gas, which he then connected to a monitor that would detect the state of a single atom. If the atom decayed, the cat would die; if it remained intact, the cat would live. Schrödinger did not tell the owner of the cat about his experiment until afterward, when the cat was basically fine—thereby establishing the principle of quantum physics that what you don’t know can’t hurt you.

Why cannot our city government abide by this principle? I don’t want to know that Missoula is one unusually snowy winter away from going broke, or that our mayor was 28 days away from spending the rest of his life either governing our city or vomiting into our mailboxes. The principle of Schrödinger’s Town dictates that we must never find out about these brushes with disaster, lest our elected leaders be remembered as Schrödinger was: a nerd who was mean to cats.

By demonstrating once again that they cannot keep a secret for more than six weeks, Merriam and the Engen administration have made it clear that municipal government needs more oversight. I propose a bipartisan commission to review the city’s books each month, document any errors and then put everyone who has seen these documents in a locked box containing a single atom and a vial of gas. Once the errors have been resolved, Merriam can call a press conference and hand out free cats.

Reporters with allergies will be given raccoons.

Will this plan be expensive? Once you factor in rabies vaccinations, yes, absolutely.

But it’s worth it to stop hearing about these mistakes and crises. When I’m flying on a plane, I don’t want the pilots to leave the intercom on the whole time, so that I hear about every engine problem and who’s been drinking. I just want to lie back and enjoy the ride. Likewise with Missoula: I don’t need to know that we are “running out of money” or who is “actually in charge” while the mayor is “in rehab.” I just want to pay taxes and live in peace.

I believe that Schrödinger’s Town is within our reach, but our elected officials must do better. Must we open our newspapers every morning during the remaining months that newspapers continue to exist and learn about some new, past screw-up? We deserve leaders who can keep a secret forever, or at least make it to Christmas without letting the cat out of the bag.

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Silenced majority Native voices ignored in shrinking of Bears Ears

by Zak Podmore

San Juan County is celebrating President Donald Trump’s recent decision to cut over 2 million acres from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. The move amounts to the largest rollback of federal land protections in U.S. history. By saying San Juan County, however, I mean the county’s conservative leadership and not the majority of its residents.

Much of the county overlaps the Navajo Nation, and while polling data on reservation land are virtually nonexistent, it’s clear that not all local residents celebrate Trump’s order. In fact, 98 percent of voters in the Navajo Nation districts that straddle the Utah-Arizona line have voiced support for the protection of Bears Ears.

Nonetheless, longtime county commissioner Bruce Adams assured a crowd of 250 monument opponents in Monticello, Utah, on Dec. 2 that “President Trump has listened to the 15,000 people that live in San Juan County.” Not only is this a serious overestimation, it begs the question: Has the county leadership itself listened to the 15,000 people that live here, or have certain voices been silenced?

Unlike Utah as a whole, white Mormons make up the minority in San Juan County, where I live and where Bears Ears is located. According to the most recent census data, the population is over 50 percent Native American. An ongoing lawsuit has determined that San Juan County is in violation of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause and of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act owing to its systematic discrimination against Native residents. If the judge overseeing the case rules that voting districts must be redrawn—and it looks likely that he will—the county commission and school board could become majority Navajo for the first time in history.

The current county commissioners are already arguing that redrawing the districts would discriminate against the white residents, and others are lashing out at any assertion of Native American rights. Monte Wells was one of the people arrested with San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman for leading an illegal ATV protest

ride in 2014, which resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in damage to archaeological sites. In a Facebook post for his influential blog site, he recently wrote that Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye should remember “who conquered who.”

Lyman used that same word—conquered—at the Monticello celebration of the slashing of Bears Ears National Monument. No less than three times during his speech, he repeated an out-of-context line from Thomas Jefferson, warning of the day when our “children wake

“Anti-monument activists have gone so far as to claim that environmental groups are using Native Americans as props. This is false.” up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.” Conquered from whom, Lyman didn’t say. Jefferson’s full quote is about the dangers of powerful banks, not Indigenous peoples.

Of course, Native Americans, like any large group of people, are diverse in viewpoints. It is true that Rebecca Benally, the county’s sole Navajo commissioner, served as an opening speaker for President Trump in Salt Lake City on Dec. 4. But anti-monument activists have gone so far as to claim that environmental groups are using Native Americans as props. This is false.

The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, which led the push for a monument in

2016, is made up of leaders from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Ute Mountain Ute and Ute Indian tribes. To suggest that representatives from five sovereign American Indian nations with ancestral or current ties to the Bears Ears area could somehow be duped by conservation groups into setting aside centuries of conflict to unite behind the monument is insulting, demeaning and frankly absurd. All five tribes sued the Trump administration just hours after the president’s orders were signed.

That’s not to say Native Americans and non-Native conservationists share identical beliefs. A coalition by definition is an alliance between disparate groups in pursuit of a common goal. It’s worth noting, however, that conservation leaders tend to treat Indigenous allies as partners, not as pawns.

As a San Juan County resident, I respect some of the anti-monument arguments. I understand why local towns worry about “becoming the next Moab.”

I agree environmentalists praise touristdriven economic growth far too often.

But our county commissioners need to stop pretending they represent the whole county.

Commissioner Adams, who has claimed his Mormon ancestors were the first people to “really settle” in a landscape renowned for thousands of years of archaeological history, doesn’t speak for me.

Nor does he speak for most of Bluff, a town which billed itself as the “Proud Gateway to Bears Ears.” And commissioner Lyman doesn’t speak for the Navajo and Ute locals who reject his implication that they should act like “conquered” subjects.

Until it’s unacceptable for our politicians and their supporters to denigrate half the population of San Juan County with perverse interpretations of history, and until Native residents are fully represented in the electoral process, we won’t have a county leadership worthy of the name.

Zak Podmore is a contributor to Writers on the Range, the opinion service of High Country News. He writes in San Juan County, Utah.

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ALL-AMERICAN WEIRDOS – Two American tourists, Joseph Dasilva, 38, and Travis Dasilva, 36, of San Diego, were arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 28 and detained in an immigration detention center after they posted a “butt-selfie” on Instagram, taken in front of the Buddhist temple Wat Arun, or Temple of the Dawn. The pair’s Instagram account, traveling_butts, showcased their hindquarters at tourist sites around the world, but it was deleted shortly after the arrests. District police chief Jaruphat Thongkomol told Reuters that the two would also be fined for a similar photo at a different temple.

BUT WHY? – In Birmingham, England, renowned 53-year-old surgeon Simon Bramhall pleaded guilty on Dec. 13 to branding his initials onto human livers using an argon beam during transplant surgeries.

A colleague first noticed the initials “S.B.” in 2013 on an organ during a follow-up surgery, which sparked an investigation, the Guardian reported. Bramhall resigned in 2014 and acknowledged that marking his patients’ livers had been a mistake. But former patient Tracy Scriven of Dyrham, Wiltshire, told the Birmingham Mail that he should be reinstated. “Is it really that bad? I wouldn’t have cared if he did it to me.

The man saved my life.”

INEPT SANTA MOVES – Jesse Berube, 32, of Rocklin, California, tried using a favorite trick of Old St. Nick—but he got stuck in the chimney of a Citrus Heights business he was trying to rob on Dec. 13 and had to call police for help. ABC News reported that Sacramento firefighters responded and used special equipment to free Berube, who now faces one count of burglary. Citrus Heights police said Berube “does not have the same skills as the real deal.”

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THE CHECK’S IN THE MAIL – Lorette Taylor of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, responsible for meting out her family’s inheritance after her father’s death sent a bank draft last February to her brother, Louis Paul Hebert, for $846,648.46 via UPS. Hebert waited at his local UPS store for the check to arrive—but nothing came in. “I came back in the evening. Nothing shows up,” he told the CBC. UPS could trace the package only to its distribution center north of Toronto, so along with an apology for Hebert’s inconvenience, UPS refunded the $32 shipping fee. Taylor’s bank, TD Canada Trust, initially assured her the check would be canceled, but two days later refused to issue a new draft until Taylor signed an indemnity agreement making her and her heirs liable for life should the original check be cashed. Not only that, the bank then asked her to put up collateral against the new bank draft, but that request was later recalled. Finally, 10 months after the whole ordeal began, the bank released the money, and Hebert, at press time in December, was making the 273-mile drive to pick up the check in person.

AWESOME! – An unnamed newborn boy underwent surgery at the Scientific Research Institute of Pediatrics in Baku, Azerbaijan, to remove a small remainder of a parasitic twin that had attached itself to the baby’s back: a penis. Gunduz Agayev, head of the institute’s neonatology department, reported to Metro News in December that the baby “has a normal sexual organ where it is supposed to be” and “the penis on the back ... has been surgically removed.” The newborn was not traumatized by the surgery and is already at home with his parents, the doctor said.

CHANNELING MIKE TYSON – British model Chloe Hammond, 27, also known as Chloe Rebelle, succumbed to a fit of road rage on March 19 when Julie Holloway, 56, tapped on her car window to ask her to stop using her phone while driving in traffic in London. Metro News reports that Hammond responded by parking her Audi TT and then “came out of nowhere” toward Holloway, kicking her in the stomach, grabbing Holloway’s hair and biting off a piece of her ear. Holloway, bloodied and disturbed, didn’t realize part of her ear was missing until someone “picked it up off the floor.” In October, Hammond was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Southwark Crown Court, and on Dec. 18, a judge sentenced her to five years in jail.

INEXPLICABLE – Don’t you ever just want to get away? An unnamed man in Catherine Way, Batheaston, England, started digging a “very deep” hole in his yard weeks ago, but caused a neighborhood disruption when he climbed into the hole on Dec. 12 and refused to come out. Neighbor Dominic Denny told the Bath Chronicle that “it started at about 4 a.m. ... when there was a lot of shouting and screaming coming from the house opposite me. The young man’s family was outside trying to get him back in the house.” Emergency responders from a variety of services converged on the scene, even bringing a crane to lower into the hole to retrieve the man. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset police later reported that the incident was resolved and “the man got out of the hole of his own accord.”

SPECIAL DELIVERY! – An employee at a TCBY yogurt shop in Matthews, North Carolina, got a surprise while opening three packages delivered to the store—filled with $220,000 worth of marijuana. Upon further investigation, the store told WSOC-TV, the packages had been delivered mistakenly and were meant for a P.O. Box at the postal store next door. While the origin of the packages is still unknown, the drugs and the recipient’s information have been turned over to police, who report that no arrests have been made.

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pers will undercut prices on the east side of town. To this I say: Good. Missoula needs a housing crash, because the employment boom does not appear to be forthcoming. There are plenty of families willing to buy what the landlords will sell. (Dan Brooks)

t’s that time of year again, when Indy staffers and contributors draw on their vast experience and accumulated wisdom to offer a peek into Missoula’s future. Because accountability is everything, we’ve also got a report card on how our 2017 predictions turned out. And, for the first time this year, we try to escape our own information silos by consulting a real, live Missoula Tarot reader. You can see what she has to say about the next 361 days in Missoula on page 15. But for now, and without further adieu, our predictions...

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niversity of Montana President Seth Bodnar has his work cut out for him. The former General Electric executive is taking the wheel of a university fraught with decreased enrollment and an uncertain future. Bodnar, however, wasn’t hired for his extensive background in education. He doesn’t have one. He was hired to make the tough, innovative decisions that can only come from the cutthroat world of corporate business.

What outside-the-box thinking will Bodnar implement? The answer is both simple and brilliant: UM is going to get a second football team. The beloved Grizzlies will continue their long tradition of gridiron excellence, of course, but a second UM team will not only bring dozens of fresh-faced student ath-

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issoula’s long-running Festival of the Dead, under intense fire last year for allegations of cultural appropriation, will be purchased and trademarked

by Logjam Presents and repurposed as an annual two-day summer festival at the KettleHouse Amphitheater featuring a line-up of local and touring jam bands recreating classic Grateful Dead sets. In

by the Independent staff 25 years, someone will finally notice the preponderance of dreadlocked white concertgoers hitchhiking toward Bonner and launch a campaign decrying the Anglo appropriation of Rastafarian religious practices, and the circle of festival life and death will continue. (Brad Tyer)

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his year, we’ll see another battle between musician-turned-politician Rob Quist and Rep. Greg “Slammer” Gianforte, who body-slammed a reporter and still won last year’s special election for Montana’s at-large congressional seat. This time, Quist won’t be running for office— he’ll be the soundtrack to whichever Democratic campaign decides to take up the challenge. Quist’s most dangerous weapon is his guitar and to prove it, he

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will reform his once extremely popular (so we’re told) Mission Mountain Wood Band. Like superheroes or secret agents who decide to come out of retirement for “just one more job,” the bluegrass/country-rock band will grab their vintage cowboy boots, wipe the dust from their instruments, jumpstart their refurbished 1955 Greyhound Scenicruiser and take the group on a cross-state tour to stump for the Dems, charming small-town Montana audiences with tunes like “Mountain Standard Time,” “Fountain of Love,” and “Take a Whiff on Me.” Sorry, we’re not predicting who’ll win. (Erika Fredrickson)

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boldly predict that single-family houses in Missoula will get a little cheaper in 2018. I recognize that this is

like predicting a bottle rocket will come down any second now. Having seen the trajectory, though, I think a drop is inevitable. For one thing, conditions in the national housing market strongly resemble those before the 2008 crash, including a high ratio of cost to wages and a soaring Dow, plus the bonus volatility of a berserk celebrity president. Students of the Missoula market, however, will remember that it was relatively unaffected by the last crash. That’s why I’m more interested in local conditions. Enrollment at the university is down more than 25 percent, even as an enormous student housing complex goes up on Front Street. I think these changes in the rental market will encourage some small investors to sell houses they used to rent to students, and those fixer-up-

letes to the Garden City (offsetting declining enrollment), but it will create more jobs for coaches, trainers and lawyers who want to be part of the (second-)greatest football program in the country. And what red-blooded Missoula sports fan wouldn’t want to buy a whole new line of merchandise to show their support? To ease confusion, the extant Grizzlies and UM’s new squad will share the school’s iconic maroon color, but the new team will have its own distinct identity, wholly separate from the Griz, as well as its own game schedule and billion-dollar training complex.

Toss in some local sponsors to cement community ties, and soon UM will be back and better than ever. So next year, show your school spirit by coming out and supporting both the Grizzlies and

the new University of Montana presents: Seilzzirgs, brought to you by China Buffet! (Charley Macorn)

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ith Conflux Brewing Company opening its doors next to the Union Club this spring, possibly followed by another new brewing outfit on the Hip Strip soon after, the people of Missoula will come together as one this year to finally cut down on the growing microbrew confusion. A 2018 city ordinance will declare that all breweries in Missoula shall henceforth be assigned numbers instead of names. We look forward to the fall opening of Brewery #13, which will serve two flagship beers, IPA #68 and Amber #37. We hear its seasonal winter ale, Snow Pun #7, is a real standout (check our Happiest Hour feature in a few months).

The new microbrewery ordinance will also contain several other beer-related decrees:

• You cannot open a brewery in a location that can be seen from the patio of another brewery.

• You can wear a rival brewery hoodie into another brewery, but only inside-out.

• When out-of-state visitors refuse to sample any local brew other than Moose

Hope for the future

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onsidering the Indy’s pathetic report card for 2017, we decided this year to concentrate on our strengths—smartass predictions with little-to-nochance of coming true—and look to professional prognosticators for guidance on the coming year. The good people at Water Lilies at Reserve and South 14th agreed to do a community reading for Missoula.

While we are constitutional skeptics here at the Indy, scoffing at astrology, psychics or religion strikes us as uncharitable in times when people are scrambling to find a framework that makes sense of the world and our place in it. Whether you exhale with a stiff drink and terrible movies at the end of the week or pamper your stressed dog with Reiki, we say go for it—as long as it helps you survive and doesn’t make you picket funerals.

Cora Vincent and Jami Shipp were the two readers at Water Lilies who helped us out. Vincent is a graduate student at the university with several years’ Tarot reading experience, and Shipp has been reading for 36 years. Vincent did Missoula’s reading with a combination of Lady of the Lake oracle cards and a Celtic tarot deck, and Shipp contributed guidance throughout.

Vincent laid out a spread of three oracle cards representing Missoula’s past, present and future. The future card read, “Weave your own destiny.”

“As a community, if we’re weaving that destiny, we’re trying to change things for the better. There’s always challenges with any type of change,” Vincent said. “The biggest takeaway is to defend and stand up

for what you believe in. Don’t let someone knock you down to the point where you just give up.”

Switching to the tarot deck, Vincent pulled the Ace of Shields and the Page of Swords. “Know when to step away, know when to take a stand, because you can also see that while the Page of Swords is light on his feet, he’s also ready to defend at a moment’s notice, too,” Vincent said.

Aside from the defense and strength themes, the reading suggested that while Missoula is great at contemplation and looking inward, the coming year is a time to move from contemplation to action. (Did the cards just call us navel-gazers?) Clear communication was recommended as a strategy for averting crisis and violence, and the community should be mindful of the intentions of those in its midst. “When the community is wanting changes, you have to make sure the people who are involved aren’t doing it for the wrong reasons,” Vincent said. (The cards definitely aren’t talking about us. You, maybe?)

“So the biggest takeaway is there’s a lot of changes happening, and we need to unite as a community to make sure that when these changes happen, they happen in a positive way. We need positive focus and attention. There’s so much negativity [that] it’s hard for people to have hope, to keep going. We need to start bringing that hope out,” Vincent said.

Most striking was the absence of any cards predicting calamity or difficult tests for the city. Does that mean a smooth-sailing 2018 for Missoula? Only if we remain on track, Vincent said. “Right now, the path we’re going on, there’s not going to be huge calamities. But free will can change the outlook of a reading.

You can change, because you’re the creator of your own destiny.”

Not going to be huge calamities is vague but definitely bold. Here’s hoping we’re marking this one an “A” on next year’s report card.

—Susan Elizabeth Shepard

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The 2017 Report Card Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. by the Indy staff

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ow did our predictions for 2017 stack up to reality? The short answer: not well. The shorter answer? A big fat “F.” Maybe “F+.” Either way, the past year went far, far differently than we’d envisioned, even if a good number of our 2017 predictions were more wishful thinking than earnest prognostication. Oh well. It’s not fake news if you’re just guessing.

Prediction: The city takes over management of the University of Montana, a la Mountain Water. Nope. But 2018 is another year, and if the dynamic duo of new President Seth Bodnar and returning coach Bobby Hauck can’t right the ship, we may revisit this one.

Prediction: Denise Juneau gets a job.

Specifically, we speculated that the former congressional aspirant and whisper candidate

road-tripping Indy staffers. The answer, so far, is nyet.

Prediction: Lily Gladstone wins an Oscar for Certain Women. Result: She got robbed.

Prediction: Missoula gets its first medical edible bakery. Why has this not happened yet?

Drool, you are allowed to slap them without legal consequences.

• The next KettleHouse location must be more like a KettleHome.

If the ordinance is successful, the city might consider numbering other local entities that are getting a bit confusing to keep straight, including podcasts, coffee huts and men with beards. (Sarah Aswell)

cause we’ve possibly heard “Coach Shane’s Party Time America” on KBGA. Or possibly we have not, because that’s terrestrial radio, dude. Missoula of 2018 is totally positioned to get that podcasts are a thing now. So c’mon, Coach. Plug in that mic. Line up some guests. Download GarageBand and holla at ya boys and girls. Because “The Pea Green Boat”?

So 2017. (Jule Banville)

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oach Shane will launch a podcast and all people who love children and sick beats will listen. The ginger-

s too! The Indy will find its voice in 2018—with its own new podcast.

Seriously, we’ve been talking about this

Prediction: “Fake news will turn out to be the salvation of the news industry and of our democracy.” The thinking here, in the early days of the End Times, was that Peak Fake News was bound to generate a backlash of fact-checking and conspiracy-debunking, and reporters would become heroes to an adoring and grateful public. Well, the New York Times and Washington Post did see huge subscription bumps, and Steven Spielberg’s

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for the presidency of UM would open a Missoula brewery. Did it happen? Nerp. Too bad.

We’d drink there.

Prediction: The Missoula Mercantile gets new life as a holographic laser projection. Nawp. That was a really cool idea, though. Someone should totally make that happen.

Prediction: The city finds an affordable housing fix. Umm, not yet. We may have jumped the gun on that one. It’s one of Mayor Engen’s top priorities in his coming term.

Hold tight.

Prediction: Bruce Springsteen finally plays Missoula. Nein. We predicted this in 2014, too. We’re done. Go play Spokane. See if we care.

Prediction: Reserve Street gets a big ol’ bag of Dick’s. That’d be the Washingtonbased chain Dick’s Drive-In, beloved of certain

The Post resuscitated a long-dormant lineage of movies valorizing reporters, so maybe?

Prediction: “Montana Republicans will become staunch defenders of expanded Medicaid during the 2017 session.” Hardly.

But since the state’s Medicaid expansion is significantly reliant on the federal Affordable Care Act, and Trump failed this year to repeal the ACA, can we call this one a partial win? At least until 2019, when the state’s expansion plan has to be renewed—or expire?

Prediction: Missoula hosts a reality TV hit. Our forecast was so granularly specific—the show was to be titled “Hat-Trick Hazards” and would follow contestants as they attempted to take in shows at the Wilma, KettleHouse Amphitheater and Top Hat in a single calendar day—that it was virtually guaranteed to fall short. But Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone, filmed partly in the Bitterroot and mostly in Utah, will have its Paramount Network Debut in 2018.

Does that count? Yeah, we didn’t think so.

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bearded Professor of Fun must know by now he’s wasting his talents trying to be a video star. How can there be only 13 YouTube views on “Coach Shane Park Jam,” where he lays it down on some playground xylophones at Wapikiya Park?

Is it because the vid description spells Wapikiya wrong? We appreciate our man about town for his multiple entertainments. He never fails to humor our questions about his love life and authentic Philly cheese steaks while watching our preschoolers fall off balance beams. As an emcee of the gorgeous ladies of armwrestling match at the Northside/Westside Block Party, no one is more enthusiastic. We dig his super-awesome summer camps, and we’re mostly not opposed to getting slap-handed when we see him in parades or randomly at the UC. Plus, we know he knows audio, be-

for most of 2017, but something—life, mostly—kept getting in the way. Think of this prediction as a promise marker— maybe we just need to make the ambition public to get us over the hump.

Besides, we don’t want to bear the indignity of another “F” on next year’s report card. (Brad Tyer)

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hen glamping comes to the Riverfront Triangle, no longer will Missoula think of the river banks that run through it as where the bums live. The Riverfront Triangle will transform a certain part of town—the part where Mayor John Engen once quipped he learned to drink Sterno. Development at the site will bring a luxe hotel, conference center, sky-kissing condos and all the espresso machines needed to supply the

glamping lifestyle. Sure, the Triangle won’t have the wide-open wilderness that surrounds Paws Up or the Ranch at Rock Creek, but the riverfront oasis will offer those who want an oriental rug under their feet and canvas above their heads something those places don’t: Nightlife! Sip a fine whiskey, swirl a superior red, go ahead and try all the local microbrews (we dare you) and then stumble/Uber on back to your king-size bed, lulled into lucious slumber by the soft waves of the Clark Fork. In the morning, ring the butler, who’ll hustle on over to your tent patio with four ibuprofens and, of course, the drink that defines you: the finest Americano. (Jule Banville)

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ore losses than arrests” is one of the unspoken hopes of UM’s athletic department for Griz football in 2018—obviously, the ideal number of either would be zero, but just keeping them in proper proportion would be good. Griz fans are optimistic about the next season, the first of the Bobby Hauck era, Part II. At the beginning of the season, at least one sportswriter from a national outlet will come to town to write an atmospheric reported essay about Hauck and the Griz. The team will open the season with big home wins over nonconference opponents Northern Iowa and Drake before losing to Western Illinois on the road. Things will take off from there, though, and with the exception of a disappointing Homecoming loss to the Portland State Vikings, the Griz will steamroll opponents. That includes a rousing defeat of the Cats. The Griz will make it to the second round of the FCS playoffs in 2018, reinvigorating their fanbase and ensuring at least a few more years of fat booster checks. Off the field, the team behaves impeccably out of sheer fear of their coach. Final scorecard: one misdemeanor arrest and three losses. (Susan Elizabeth Shepard)

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issoula likes to have a beer with just about any activity, so when word hit town that a new grocery store would allow shoppers to have open containers in their carts, there was much joy. On Lucky’s opening day, a line will stretch clear around Southgate Mall as residents head in to buy knockoff Trader Joe’s junk food and slightly cheaper organic produce than they could find at the Good Food Store. But it doesn’t take long to discover that the whole drinking-while-shopping thing simply doesn’t jibe with Montana’s liquor laws. An apologetic beer clerk stops a group of stay-at-home dads from

cracking open their cans of Cold Smoke in the aisles. They grumble for a while and, overwhelmed by the injustice, start stomping and shouting, “SHOW ME WHAT A COLD ONE LOOKS LIKE! / THIS IS WHAT A COLD ONE LOOKS LIKE!” Fellow shoppers join in, storming past the store’s meager security and are soon tearing apart six-packs and sucking wine straight from the box to protest the walked-back promise of buzzed grocery shopping. Missoula police are forced to kettle the entire store.

Multiple charges of disorderly conduct are dropped when no store personnel are willing to testify in court, and the groundwork is laid to pass the Lucky’s Riot Law, a new state statute that allows shoppers—finally—to drink beer in grocery stores. (Susan Elizabeth Shepard)

isons to his hit film The Revenant, Dicaprio explicitly states that he will not be shooting any scenes with CGI grizzly bear attacks. Instead, Flathead-linked celebrity John Lithgow is signed to a recurring role as the Sasquatch that plagues DiCaprio’s woodland pursuits. (Alex Sakariassen)

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wo Montana State graduates, fleeing high housing prices in Bozeman, relocate to Missoula to take advantage of its cheaper rents and a larger market for their new business, a cat cafe. The Japanese-inspired trend has made its way up and down the West Coast from Oakland to Portland to Seattle, and is a natural fit for Missoula. Cat lovers and people whose landlords don’t allow pets are excited to go to the Old Scratching Post when it opens in the former Desmond’s location on Higgins. But shortly before opening, the owners reveal that their business plan has a major twist—they’re actually populating the cafe with bobcat kittens, after becoming convinced by a Bitterroot business that the domesticated bobcat makes a great pet. And they also want to rankle Griz fans.

Finding that there’s no law against it, the city issues the Scratching Post all its permits and a $50,000 grant for facade

improvements. Business gets off to a great start until the end of the summer, when a pair of young bobcats escape— before they’ve been fixed, but after they’ve been socialized as 35-pound lap cats who associate people with food.

They set up housekeeping at the edge of the Rattlesnake and start a family, bringing their kittens into town when they’re old enough. The emergence of half-domesticated bobcats in Missoula’s streets confuses locals and tourists alike. Betty’s Divine takes one in since it’s smaller than Jethro, but the rest have to be captured and returned to the catfe before they can interbreed with the Rattlesnake’s native bobcat population. (Susan Elizabeth Shepard)

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ith Montana reeling from a state budget crisis and the nation waking up to the long-term implications of the federal tax bill, voters channel their frustrations at the polls in 2018. A hardfought Senate race rife with third-party

attacks and featuring a sold-out Pearl Jam benefit show at the KettleHouse Amphitheater culminates in incumbent Jon Tester trouncing his Republican challenger, Matt Rosendale. Congressman Greg Gianforte’s 2017 assault on a reporter haunts his reelection campaign, as his mugshot is plastered on opposition material and serves as the profile image for at least two Gianforte parody accounts on social media. After Democrats sort out their differences in a five-way June primary, they launch a full-on assault backed (finally) by the national party and succeed in ousting the former tech mogul. Unable to accept defeat, Gianforte cries voter fraud, then assaults an election official after being told he didn’t even get enough votes to trigger a recount. (Alex Sakariassen)

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nspired by Kevin Costner’s decision to produce his television series Yellowstone partly in Montana—and eager for an excuse to spend more time in the state—actor Leonardo DiCaprio announces plans to shoot a series of his own here. The plot concerns a modernday romance between a small-town trapper (DiCaprio) and his high-school sweetheart, who returns to western Montana to establish an animal rights group.

Casting calls are scheduled for Kalispell and Missoula, infuriating Bozemanites, and the Yaak’s Dirty Shame Saloon is rumored to be on DiCaprio’s wish-list for a shooting location. Fed up with compar-

he town and gown crowd finally does something other than sing kumbaya about how important it is for the city of Missoula and the University of Montana to work together. After passing a proclamation of cooperation and launching a $100,000 “You can’t spell Missoula without UM” public relations campaign, the parties quickly figure out how they can kill two birds with one stone. Mayor Engen, riding an electionnight high last November, promised during his victory party to solve the city’s affordable housing problem. And UM has housing to spare—its residence halls were nearly a quarter empty this year, and the glamorous, private student apartment complex named ROAM, opening soon on Front Street, can’t possibly help, even if only trust-fund kids can afford to live there. So UM cuts a deal to mothball a dorm and lease the building to the city (which then subleases it to the Missoula Housing Authority, or something like that) to open a new low-income apartment complex. UM decides to sacrifice Pantzer Hall for the cause—its newest dorm, full of renovation-ready suites— because it’s the only one the city will take. The complex is branded UMPH! (Derek Brouwer)

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ew Missoula City Council appointee Mirtha Becerra will leave her seat less than a year into her term, prompting Ward 2 residents to lose all faith in representative democracy. This prediction is nothing personal, but there’s simply no escaping the curse of Ward 2. Becerra was the third person to occupy the seat in 2017 alone, after Harlan Wells resigned in January and his first appointed successor, Ruth Swaney, dropped out of the November election after it was too late to remove her name from the ballot.

The best-case scenario is that the seat is held by Becerra, an unelected appointee, until 2019—but there’s nothing bold about a best-case scenario. Becerra will tell constituents she’s bailing because she got a new job or wants to focus on her family or whatever, but we’ll all know what actually happened: The ghosts that haunt Ward 2’s revolving council seat drove her out. (Derek Brouwer) editor@missoulanews.com

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[arts]

Fantastical beasts Jeff Medley talks stage fright, villains and the cosmic-ness of Riff Raff

by Erika Fredrickson

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eff Medley is a Missoula celebrity in theater and film. He’s known for performing as Riff Raff every year since 2009 in the Montana Actors Theatre’s Rocky Horror Show. He’s played Fagin in Oliver and Uncle Drosselmeyer in the Nutcracker ballet. He often shows up in Montana-made short and feature films and he graces the stage at benefits as an eccentric emcee or auctioneer. This week, Medley stars in Loon, a horror film by directors Lilian Langston and Andrew Bassett, in which he plays a creepy neighbor on a lake in Montana—a role for which he just won the Best Actor award at the Unrestricted View Film Festival in London. In advance of the film’s Missoula screening, we spoke with Medley about his acting past and predilections.

Tell me about Chuck, the character you play in Loon.

Jeff Medley: He chops wood. He loves to chop wood. He likes to use his ax and he’s taken it upon himself to maintain this area on the lake, and then this couple shows up. I shouldn’t give any spoilers away about the film, right?

The filmmakers were going to call the movie Chuck. We filmed it on a little lake in the Seeley-Swan. There are a lot of loons up there, so we’d be shooting and all of a sudden, “Wooooo!” You could hear them. And so they changed the name to Loon, which I think is a good name.

What are some of your other favorite villainous characters you’ve played?

JM: I don’t know if Riff Raff [from Rocky Horror Show] is a villain, but everybody loves Frank N. Furter, and Riff Raff ends up killing him at the end, so I guess that makes Riff Raff a villain. Also Fagin, in Oliver. He’s borderline villain.

He’s giving these kids shelter and food, but also teaching them to survive on the streets. He’s basically turning kids into criminals. In that movie Timber the Treasure Dog, I played a dimwitted, HomeAlone-style bumbling fool. A henchman.

And Thenardier! Loved that guy. I got to be a slimeball on the surface, then rage with desperation in the sewers.

Jeff Medley stars as Chuck in the Montana-made horror film Loon.

Did you do any acting as a child?

JM: I had incredible stage fright. I was in this gifted program in late elementary school through middle school and they did Shakespeare’s Macbeth and they might have modified the script.

They said, “Everybody’s gonna be in this.” And I freaked out. Just the idea of being on stage with people—I lost my shit. So they let me be the guy who pulled the curtain rope and flipped the light switches. And then, years later, in 2000, I moved to Japan to teach English.

While I was over there, I was just acting like an idiot in front of a bunch of Japanese kids, and I think that helped loosen me up. And then also karaoke. I discovered karaoke over there.

What was your first acting experience in Missoula?

JM: I saw an audition poster for Jesus Christ Superstar … I was like, “I’ve got to do this, I’ve got to get over this stage fright,” because I got a flashback right when I saw the poster to 1991, when I went with my cross-country coach to a running camp in Anderson, Indiana. And somewhere along the way

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he pops in a cassette for Jesus Christ Superstar. It was like slow motion watching his index finger press the button, and then the opening song. That music became important to me What characters did you play?

JM: I was “Adult Male Crowd” and “Leper.” So, the leper—I was really excited about that. And then during the first musical rehearsal, [director] Jim Caron was like, “OK, we have seven lepers, we need one of them who’s really got it.” Because the first five or six lepers are all just moaning. But the final one, he’s very passionate. And he’s like: [singing] “See my purse, I’m a poor, poor man!” And I got that part, so from then on, I was the aggressive leper.

What do you like about playing Riff Raff?

JM: Well, that’s something I researched when they asked me to do the role. Richard O’ Brien of course played Riff Raff and wrote Rocky Horror Show.

And he was apparently in the original production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

And he was the leper.

No way.

JM: He was the same leper. Yeah. I looked it up. He was in the original London cast. And he was the aggressive leper who says, “See my purse, I’m a poor, poor man.” [Editor’s note: Fact checked and true.] Isn’t it great? That really was something cosmic that got me excited about Riff Raff. And “Over at the Frankenstein Place,” that little song gives me chills every time I get to do it. The first year we did it, in 2009, I just remember the screams. I couldn’t even hear myself on the monitors, because the audience was so loud.

And that was like, “Whoa. That’s what it feels like to be a rock and roll star.”

What are some of your favorite characters you’ve played?

JM: Estragon in Waiting for Godot was probably right up there—that Beckett language is just poetic and absurd.

Riff Raff is so dear to my heart. I’m kind of excited about this nightmare creature that I’m going to play in [Missoula playwright] Kate Morris’ upcoming play.

What was a difficult role you played?

JM: Atticus Finch, [with Montana

Repertory Theatre] in China, was the biggest pain in my ass. It was a fabulous experience, but not in my comfort zone.

If you asked [director] Greg Johnson, he’d probably say he tried to rein me in, but cut me loose. And I ended up, in the final plea to the jury—the audience— more like an evangelical preacher. A little more fire and brimstone than the typical Mockingbird.

What sorts of roles do you prefer?

JM: Eccentric ones. The roles have to have some special significance, such as a connection to my past, or expose some darker side of humanity, or just be random enough that, if it were a strange sound, it would make a dog’s head tilt for at least a second and a half. I have so many friends who have studied theater who say, “I would love to see you do something normal.” But why would I want to be normal? I need the fantastical, because I can see pained, realistic characters everywhere I go.

Loon screens at the Roxy Sat., Jan. 6, at 7 PM, followed by a Q&A. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[books]

Welcome return James Lee Burke gives Robicheaux another chance

by Chris La Tray

Dave Robicheaux is a troubled man. Two years will of the fans proved great, though, and demand have passed since the events in 2013’s The Light of the for more Robicheaux could not be ignored.

Robicheaux will be a welcome addition to fans World, the character’s last appearance in fiction. That novel left him with many scars. Mostly he mourns his of the detective’s adventures. The first-person narrawife, Molly, who died in an auto accident, the circum- tive puts us inside Robicheaux’s head; we hear his stances of which remain in question. He is lonely and inner doubts and his view of the world. Many readers tired and desperately wants a drink after years of so- often wonder where the writer’s philosophy ends briety. Finally he breaks down and gets blackout and the character’s begin. That is one of the joys of drunk. When he sobers up, he finds himself the sus- reading Burke’s work. He is an intelligent man who pect in a murder investigation concerning the death writes intelligent characters that rarely live anywhere of the man who drove the pickup that killed his wife. but in the murky fog of existential gray areas.

The beauty of Burke’s prose is also a signature Robicheaux has only shreds of memory from the night trademark, and there are passages in question, images that only come that seem to come out of nowhere in dreams, and he can’t say for cerand leave the reader breathless. As tain whether he is guilty or innocent. an example, this, from some of This thread is only one of many Dave Robicheaux’s musings: that composes the complex picture “I love the rain, whether it’s a of characters and their motivations tropical one or one that falls on you that populate the new novel from in the dead of winter. For me, rain is James Lee Burke, simply titled Rothe natural world’s absolution, like bicheaux. The narrative connects to the story of the Flood and new begincurrent events in and around Ronings and loading the animals two by bicheaux’s home in Iberia Parish, two on the Ark. I love the mist hangjust west of New Orleans, Louisiana, ing in the trees, a hint of wraiths that but may also extend to cases from would not let heavy stones weigh previous, unresolved investigations. them down in their graves, the rainThat is the mystery in play: how the Robicheaux drops clicking on the lily pads, the series of possibly random coinciJames Lee Burke fish rising as though in celebration.� dences actually come together in a hardcover, Simon & Schuster Burke’s writing drops us right in larger, more sinister tapestry.

464 pages, $27.99 the middle of the distinct part of the Robicheaux sidekick Clete Purcel is along for the ride, as is Robicheaux’s brilliant world that is Louisiana. Having heard Burke read his and talented daughter, Alafair. The story includes work many times, it is easy to feel his languid, softly accharacters ranging from low-life informants and gang- cented voice come right out of the page into my mind. sters to a popular candidate for the United States sen- Every scene is vivid and sometimes almost too vivid in ate, as well as a hired killer. There is also a successful how it evokes sight and smells: an abundance of flowwriter whose popular novel of the Civil War is a ers crowding the front porch of a stately Southern source of competition from several corners vying to manor on a sweltering afternoon or the rot of an undissecure movie rights. Keeping track of the cast—who covered corpse left in a hot trailer. The dialogue is crisp is friend, who is enemy—and how they relate to Ro- and witty, the characters multidimensional. I found mybicheaux and his allies can be confusing to the inat- self falling deep into the twists and turns of the story, tentive reader. Particularly when those relationships enjoying the interaction of players, even if much of the are likely to change abruptly with the turn of a page. action was slow—more cerebral than physical.

Robicheaux is an excellent return for Burke to his Much has happened in the life of Burke as well since he last wrote a Robicheaux story. Over those legendary character. Readers don’t even need fear four-and-a-half years he’s been evacuated from his whether this truly is the last time we’ll see him, as Burke home outside of Missoula in two out of three sum- is currently wrapping up a sequel. Time will tell if that mers due to wildfires, forced to move horses and is the last one, but at least we can count on one more family to safer locales. He told me in an interview adventure with Dave Robicheaux to look forward to.

James Lee Burke reads from Robicheaux at that when he completed Light of the World, he was fairly certain he’d written the last book that would Fact & Fiction Thu., Jan. 4, at 7 PM. (Disclaimer: Chris La Tray is a part-time emfeature his seminal character. This allowed him time to focus on a larger, more sweeping project. The re- ployee at Fact & Fiction.) sult is three novels: an epic trilogy featuring the Hollands, based loosely on his own family history. The arts@missoulanews.com

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[dance]

A balancé Why Merritt Moore needs science and art

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Merritt Moore has surprised her share of Harvard University security guards. When she was pursuing her undergraduate degree at the Ivy League school, she was often in the physics lab late at night, after performing in double features of The Nutcracker with the Boston Ballet.

In the mostly abandoned building, she would be conducting science experiments in full coat, gloves, and mask, while doing arabesque positions and foot exercises during the downtime.

It’s just one of the tiny ways that Moore has balanced her dual passions—professional ballet and quantum physics—while excelling at both. After finishing at Harvard, the multitasking wonder graduated from Oxford University last month with a PhD in Quantum Optics, all the while performing with English National Ballet and London Contemporary Ballet Theatre. Now that she’s turned in her dissertation and gotten her degree, she is throwing herself into dance full-time, which includes an upcoming trip to Missoula for Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre’s annual program, Ballet Beyond Borders.

Merritt Moore performs this week at Ballet Beyond Borders.

Most people are baffled that she can excel at two such disparate and difficult disci- those worries are stopping me. I see people who plines, but Moore thinks everyone could benefit have the potential to be incredible dancers, but you see the dark cloud of uncertainty and insecurity from splitting their time between interests.

“I use one to take a break from the other one,” over them.”

Also, art and science, Moore says, aren’t that she says. “They complement each other. When my brain is burnt out from doing physics, I’m so ex- different at all. In fact, they need each other.

“It drives me crazy when people say, ‘This kid cited to be in the dance studio, and each moment has an analytical brain and this kid has a creative feels like 100 percent.”

While she admits that pursuing two passions brain,’” she says. “It makes no sense! I don’t switch takes a huge amount of time and commitment, from one brain to another. To be dancing, you have she’s also found that it’s the only way she can excel to know about forces and torque and your center of at either. She has tried to quit ballet multiple times mass to really improve. And in the lab, you have to in the past, to make more room for her science ca- be creative and imaginative and think outside the reer, but each time she’s found that it’s hurt the box. Maybe you can solve all the problems in the rest of her life, from her physical health to her stud- textbook without being creative, but what about new discoveries and really improving the world?” ies to her outlook.

Ballet Beyond Borders takes place across “It’s easy to become stuck with all of your negative thoughts and doubts, in both dance and Missoula from Tue., Jan. 9, through Sat., Jan. physics, but especially in ballet,” she says. “You can 13. Tickets available through the Top Hat. Visit get wrapped up in criticism. But because I have rmbt.org for more info. something else in my life, I’m just excited. I care arts@missoulanews.com about the music and the movement, and none of

[film]

All in Aaron Sorkin plays it smart in Molly’s Game

by Molly Laich

Jessica Chastain stars in Molly’s Game.

If nothing else, your poker movie needs will be met with Molly’s Game. Jessica Chastain stars as the real-life Molly Bloom, who started out as an Olympic-bound skier and all-around overachiever (high LSAT scores, headed for law school), at the constant prodding of her psychologist father, played by Kevin Costner. Through persistent, relentless voiceover, Molly takes us through the career-ending injury during her Olympic qualifying run (an errant tree branch—it’s always something).

After that, she leaves behind Colorado for Los Angeles, where she becomes personal assistant to a rich Hollywood brat, which leads to running a high stakes underground poker game, money, money, money, a fall from grace, a book deal and—phew!— a third-act movie trial with smooth-talking Idris Elba as lead council.

Aaron Sorkin wrote the picture, and it’s his directorial debut to boot. This is the man behind The Social Network, The West Wing, A Few Good Men and countless other snappy hits that are so consistently good that after awhile, we somehow can’t help but become exasperated and roll our eyes at them. Nobody’s that clever, is the consistent complaint behind Sorkin’s dialogue, and it’s true. But in a cultural wasteland full of dumbed-down dialogue, I’d rather not fault the guy for being too smart. The gears in Molly’s Game turned less conspicuously for me than some other Sorkin scripts (remember Steve Jobs? Woof ).

The movie’s at its best as it leads us through the genesis and evolution of Molly’s underground poker playing empire. She starts off small, assisting her toolbox of a boss by running his Tuesday night poker game. She keeps track of the players’ banks in a responsible spreadsheet and doles out their chips in increasingly prettier cocktail dresses as her tips grow larger. Before long, her boss notices that

she’s making a healthy living and tells her he’s not going to pay her weekly wage anymore. Are you familiar with this trick? Men have a kind of intrinsic baseline with regard to just how much money women should be allowed to make. If you think the phenomenon isn’t gendered, you’re wrong, and I appreciated the subtle but poignant ways the film illustrates the sexism that Molly encounters and the clever ways she overcomes them.

Before long, Molly snatches the game out from under her boss, runs it at a nicer venue with better snacks and attracts increasingly swankier players.

These include famous business tycoons, athletes and actors who are never explicitly named, but one of them (played mercilessly by Michael Cera) is very probably supposed to be Tobey Maguire. As I’ve said, the poker talk is fun, and Chastain’s turn as a formidable woman who finds herself in over her head in a world fueled by testosterone and amphetamines never falters. But I can’t tell if I have any objectivity left; she’s so smart and pretty, it seems that I lose my mind watching her no matter what role she embodies.

Overall, Molly’s Game marks a solid enough directorial debut for Sorkin. Others have complained that at two hours 20 minutes, he’s given us too much movie, but I thought the story moved with a lot of speed. I’d rather complain about the too-precious treatment of its characters. Molly is a hero with a heart of gold until the very end. She’s a goddamn genius, impossibly graceful, self-conscious of her flaws, but ultimately morally scrupulous to a fault. It’s a dull thesis to end on in what is otherwise a fun poker movie to return to years from now, when we grow bored once again of Rounders.

Molly’s Game opens at the Missoula AMC Fri., Jan 5. arts@missoulanews.com

Not everyone has the luxury of owning a vehicle.

Shovel your walk and do your part to help us all get around this winter.

Missoula City Ordinance requires walks be shoveled by 9am on weekdays and 12pm on weekends.

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[film]

OPENING THIS WEEK At press time, AMC 12 did not have a schedule due to the recent holidays. Please check with local theaters for up-to-date listings of films.

INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY There comes a time with every horror franchise when it has to abandon using numbers to differentiate its sequels and switch to vague and unoriginal subtitles. Rated PG-13. Stars Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson and Leigh Whannell. Patrick Wilson jumped ship two movies ago, unfortunately. Playing at the Pharaohplex and the AMC 12.

LOON Has anything good ever happened in a remote cabin in the woods? Not Rated. Jeff Medley, Taylor Lennex and Maiah Wynne star in this made-in-Montana chiller. Playing Sat., Jan. 6 at 7 PM at the Roxy.

MOLLY’S GAME She was on top of the world until she was arrested by a squad of armed FBI agents. Her crime? Running an illegal poker game for the richest and most influential people in the country. Rated R. Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Michael Cera star in Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut. Playing at the AMC 12.

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NOW PLAYING ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD After her son is kidnapped, a desperate mother tries to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay the ransom. Rated R. Stars Charlie Plummer, Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer and not Kevin Spacey. Nope, no Kevin Spacey in this movie, that’s for sure. Playing at the AMC 12.

COCO Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Pixar’s new film follows a young boy on his way to an otherworldly family reunion. I hope you have a box of tissues handy.

Rated PG. Stars the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt and Edward James Olmos. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12.

DARKEST HOUR As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe, the new Prime Minister of Great Britain has to make the hardest decisions of his life. Rated PG13. Stars Gary Oldman, Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas, and they’re all trying to win Oscars. Oldman sure loves being in movies with the word Dark in the title, doesn’t he? Playing at the Roxy.

THE DISASTER ARTIST Tommy Wiseau’s The Room is the best worst movie of all time. But how exactly did this cinematic trainwreck get made in the first place? Rated R. Stars James Franco, Dave Franco and Seth Rogen. Playing at the Roxy and the Pharaohplex.

DOWNSIZING There are a lot of really good reasons to get a divorce. Your husband irreversibly shrunk himself to 5 inches as part of a program to solve overpopulation, for example. Rated R. Stars Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig and Neil Patrick Harris. Playing at the AMC 12.

FATHER FIGURES It’s kinda like Mamma Mia, but instead of Amanda Seyfried trying to figure out if Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth or Stellan Skarsgård is her real father, it’s Owen

I’ll save you a trip to Google. This is the fourth film in the franchise. Insidious: The Last Key opens at the AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

Wilson and Ed Helms doing the same with Terry Bradshaw, Christopher Walken and J.K. Simmons.

Rated R. Also stars Glenn Close, Ving Rhames and Katt Williams. Playing at the Pharaohplex and the AMC 12.

FERDINAND He might look like a ferocious beast, but this bighearted softy just proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover. Rated PG. Stars the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon and Gina Rodriguez. Playing at the AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN P.T. Barnum might be best known for coining the phrase “there’s a sucker born every minute,” but the life of the famed circus founder still has a few surprises up its sleeve. Rated PG. Stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya. Showing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE It took them 22 years, but Jumanji is finally getting a sequel without any of the original cast. Didn’t they learn their lesson with Zathura? Rated PG-13. Stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

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LADY BIRD Applying to college, auditioning for the school play and throwing yourself out of a moving vehicle to avoid a conversation with your mother. High school never changes, does it? Rated R. Stars Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Odeya Rush. Playing through Thu., Dec 28 at the Roxy.

OUT OF AFRICA (1985) An upperclass Danish woman finds herself torn between Robert Redford and a marriage of convenience with her exboyfriend’s rich brother. Meryl Streep sure does get stuck between two choices in movies, doesn’t she? Rated PG. Also stars Klaus Maria Brandauer and directed by Sydney Pollack.

Playing Wed., Jan. 10 at 7 PM at the Roxy.

PAN’S LABYRINTH (2006) Francisco Franco’s forces have taken control of Spain.

Nothing scarier than that, right? Not even some sort of pale monster with eyes in its hands that’ll chase you through a maze. Rated R. Ivana Baquero, Sergi Lopez and Doug Jones star in Guillermo del Toro’s dark fairy tale. Playing Sat., Jan. 6 at 8 PM at the Roxy.

PITCH PERFECT 3 After winning the World Championship, The Bellas discover there aren’t any job prospects for a cappella singers outside of Where in the World is Carmen San

Diego, and that show ended in 1995. Rated PG-13.

Stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and John Lithgow.

Playing at the AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI A bold and evil empire takes what it wants and destroys those who stand in its way. Who will oppose this tide of darkness? So far it’s already bought Marvel, 20th Century Fox and Star Wars. Rated PG13. Stars Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. Playing at the Missoula AMC 12 and the Pharaohplex.

ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1973) Ziggy played guitar, jamming with Weird and Gilly and the Spiders from Mars and director D.A. Pennebaker captured the whole thing. Rated PG, but remember, we’re watching live footage from an early 70’s David Bowie concert. Playing Thu., Jan. 11 at 7 PM at the Roxy.

Capsule reviews by Charley Macorn.

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

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Cauliflower rice

by Gabi Moskowitz

BROKEASS GOURMET

If you are into eating gluten-free, paleo, primal, low-carb, or just lots of vegetables, this “rice” is a miracle. A tasty, tasty miracle.

At just five grams of net carbs per serving (that’s carbohydrate grams minus fiber grams) and with the fluffy, grain-like deliciousness of a cooked grain, plus the powerhouse nutrition that is cauliflower, it’s pretty hard to beat. Also, unlike regular rice, which usually takes at least 20 minutes to cook, this is ready in about 10. And if you have a food processor? Couldn’t be easier.

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 handful cilantro or parsley, chopped 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or more to taste) Directions Remove the cauliflower’s outer leaves and

chop it into chunks (no need to remove the inner core—just cut it up along with the florets).

Place the chunks in a food processor.

Pulse until the cauliflower resembles a fine grain. You may need to work in batches if your food processor is on the small side.

Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Add the cauliflower rice and stir well to distribute the garlic.

Cook for 7–8 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is lightly browned in patches.

Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley as well as the salt and pepper.

Serve hot.

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[dish] 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. $-$$

“PROST!” Located above Bayern Brewery 1507 Montana Street Monday–Saturday | 11a–8pm BayernBrewery.com

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. $-$$ Brooks & Browns 200 S. Pattee St. 721-8550 Brooks & Browns Bar & Grill is the place to relax and unwind while enjoying our New Feature Menu. Great selection of Montana Brews on tap! Come down as you are and enjoy Happy Hour every day from 4-7p and all day Sunday with drink and appetizer specials changing daily. Thursday Trivia from 7:30-9:30. Inside the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula. $-$$

JANUARY

COFFEE SPECIAL

COME IN AND WARM UP

Lions Rock (Central & South American Blend)

$10.95/lb.

IN OUR COFFEE BAR

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232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN

Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

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. $$-$$$ 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

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[dish] 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. $$-$$$ Nara Japanese/Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy its warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer, Wine and Sake. $$-$$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 S. Orange St. 543-3188 orangestreetfoodfarm.com Experience The Farm today!!! Voted number one Supermarket & Retail Beer Selection. Fried chicken, fresh meat, great produce, vegan, gluten free, all natural, a HUGE beer and wine selection, and ROCKIN’ music. What deal will you find today? $-$$$ Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with 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! $-$$

The mother lode

HAPPIEST HOUR

Rumour 1855 Stephens Ave. 549-7575 rumourrestaurant.com We believe in celebrating the extraordinary flavors of Montana using local product whenever it's available. We offer innovative vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, meat & seafood dishes that pair beautifully with one of our amazing handcrafted cocktails, regional micro-brews, 29 wines on tap or choose a bottle from our extensive wine list. At Rumour, you'll get more than a great culinary experience....You'll get the perfect night out. Open daily: restaurant at 4.00pm, casino at 10.30am, brunch sat & sun at 9.30am 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. $-$$

Tia’s Big Sky 1016 W. Broadway 317-1817 • tiasbigsky.com We make locally sourced Mexican food from scratch. We specialize in organic marinated Mexican street chicken (rotisserie style) fresh handmade tortillas, traditional and fusion tamales, tacos, pozole and so much more. Most items on our menu are gluten free and we offer many vegetarian and vegan options. We also have traditional Mexican deserts, as well as drinks. Much of our produce is grown for us organically by Kari our in house farmer! Eat real food at Tia’s!

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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photo by Susan Elizabeth Shepard

What you’re drinking: Back to the Mother Kombucha, Missoula’s latest entrant into the microbrewed kombucha game. I tried the Lavender Chamomile, because I am a fan of aromatic and less-sweet flavors. Also, both those herbs purportedly have calming properties, and I was drinking it on a deadline day. This was a good choice—the slight natural sweetness of the chamomile and the slight astringency of the lavender were well balanced and refreshing.

They have several other flavors. I look forward to trying the Citrus Ginger Hops next.

Why you’re drinking it: Because you don’t drink beer, or you’re participating in Drynuary and something about kombucha’s trace alcohol and fermentation satisfies the need for a refreshing beverage in the meantime. Or you’re into probiotics.

Where you can buy it: Back to the Mother is available at the Good Food Store, Fresh Market on Reserve Street and Orange

Street Food Farm, and at the concession stand at the Roxy Theater. Find out more at backtothemother.earth What’s different about this kombucha? Back to the Mother is a worker-owned co-op, according to founder Drew Holman. “We function without managers as everyone involved is an equal owner in the company,” Holman told us in an email. “We use sociocracy to communicate in round table discussions. This model lets the people doing the work decide how the work should be done.” The producer has also worked with Bayern Brewing to use bottles and labels compatible with Bayern’s recycling program, a rarity in Missoula.

“We are putting the power back into the hands of the people doing the work instead of continuing with the old model where the people at the top make profits off of no input on their end,” Holman writes. So if you’re thirsting for economic justice, bottoms up!

—Susan Elizabeth Shepard

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THU | 1/11 | 8 PM Railroad Earth plays the Wilma Thu., Jan. 11. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $28/$25 advance.

THU | 1/11 | 8:30 PM The Lucky Valentines play the Top Hat Thu., Jan. 11 at 8:30 PM. Free.

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THU | 1/4 | 7 PM Author James Lee Burke reads from his new novel Robicheaux at Fact & Fiction Thu., Jan. 4 at 7 PM. Free.

SAT | 6 PM Bryan Jay provides the tunes at Draught Works Sat., Jan. 6 from 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

FREE Visit $25 off

ENROLLMENT FEE*

REJUVENATE, REJUVENAT TE TE, E, REVIVE, REVIVE RENEW! *First time visitors only. Call club for details.

TUE | 7 PM Patricia Kelly presents a one-woman show about her late husband Gene Kelly at the Wilma Tue., Jan. 9. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7. $30–$45.

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I'm pretending that the crickets represent 2017. Missoula Insectarium feeds one of their hungry predators at 3:30 PM. $4.

The Clark Fork Coalition is gearing up to engage students in river conservation education. A volunteer orientation includes discussion about available opportunities while munching on free pizza. 5:30 PM. Email katie@clarkfork.org for more info or to RSVP.

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Thursday

nightlife Stand-up comedian Zack Jarvis takes you on a historical and hilarious tour of Missoula Brewing Co. 6 PM. Free.

Maybe these two things are related?

Rotgut Whines and Breakfast for Dinner play the VFW at 9 PM. $3 suggested donation.

They said it was a weather balloon! A weather balloon! The Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays Draught Works. 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

Loosen up your tie and catch Blue Collar at the Sunrise Saloon. 9:30 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

Andrea Harsell and Luna Roja play Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat. 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

Author James Lee Burke reads from his new novel Robicheaux at Fact and Fiction Books. 7 PM–9 PM. Free. (See Books.)

In 1833, artist Johann Carl Bodner traveled the Upper Missouri River, painting the people and places he saw. Lolo Community Center hosts a special presentation about Bodner's travel at 7 PM. Free.

Trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Mix a wine with the bluesy jazz of Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at Plonk Wine Bar. 8 PM–11 PM. Free.

Valencia Nights at the VFW. Catch the best in house DJs and music at 8 PM. Free.

Aaron "B-Rocks" Broxterman hosts karaoke night at the Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. Free.

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

Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party action featuring himself, DJ T-Rex and a rotating cast of local DJs projecting a curated lineup of music videos on the walls every Thursday at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Missoula's HomeGrown Comedy Standup Open Mic at the Union Club. Signup at 9:30 PM, show at 10. Free.

Idle Ranch hands play the Union Club. Meanwhile, all of my cows have frozen to death. 9:30 PM. Free.

Curious about fencing?

The kind with swords, I mean, not chain link. Missoula Fencing Association hosts a free introductory class at 6:30 PM.

photo courtesy Rio Chantel

Rotgut Whines and Breakfast for Dinner play the VFW at 9 PM. $3 suggested donation.

First Friday

Bernice's Bakery hosts an opening reception for Andrea Rumpel's Rainbows and Blue, oil paintings on canvas and wood.

5 PM–8 PM.

This painting looks like something my kid would make. Oh, wait. I guess they did! See mixed media created by students from Missoula Community School at La Stella Blu. 5 PM–8 PM.

A Tiny Art Space, Missoula's newest event space that definitely lives up to its name, hosts the acrylic and oil paintings of Sally Rodriguez. 101 N. Johnson. 4 PM–7 PM.

Photographer Diann Stewart documents her travels over the last 50 years in 55 countries with People From Around the World at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. 5 PM– 8 PM.

Hold me closer, tiny furniture! E3 Convergence Gallery hosts Dioramas of Disaster, a new collection of photographs and installations by Julie Gautier-Downes. 5 PM–9 PM.

The Western Montana Climbers Coalition hosts a photo exhibit of local climbing areas and local climbers at the Freestone Climbing Center. 1200 Shakespeare. I wonder how it ends? What a cliffhanger. 5 PM–8 PM.

Jen Bardsley began taking portraits of bicyclists after a major bike wreck sent her to the ER with internal injuries and broken bones. Seen the final result at the Dram Shop. 5 PM–8 PM.

Artist Joshua Andrew Bacha mixes vibrant colors, surrealism and Scooby Doo with the music of Bombshell Nightlight, Clem and Tomb Toad at Clyde Coffee. 5 PM– 8 PM.

The acoustic guitar of John Floridis accompanies the intricate collages of August Christian at Lake Missoula Tea Company.

5 PM–8 PM.

Gallery 709 inside Montana Art & Framing holds over The Art of Refinement by Dennis Sloan. 5 PM–9 PM.

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Joshua Bacha's Featured Creatures opens at Clyde Coffee Fri., Jan. 5 at 5 PM. Free.

Get a sneak-peek at the auction art going on sale at the Missoula Art Museum's upcoming benefit auction at a special preview at the University Center Ballroom. 5 PM–8 PM.

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Saturday Need a little inspiration to get out of bed on the weekend? Come join Run Wild Missoula's Saturday morning runs at the Runner's Edge at 8 AM. Open to all skill levels.

Bryan Jay provides the tunes at Draught Works Brewery. 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

nightlife The Montana-made horror film Loon premieres at the Roxy Theater. 7 PM. $8. Visit theroxytheater.org to reserve your tickets, you lunatic.

The Stensrud Building hosts a musical potluck from 7 PM–10 PM.

nightlife Tuba solo! Bring an instrument to FreeSessions v.2, an improvised jam session to promote healthy collaboration between Missoula's musicians. Imagine

Wake up! Folkinception plays the Top Hat at 10:15 PM. Free.

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Indulge your inner Lisa Simpson with jazz and a glass of craft beer at Imagine Nation Brewing. 5 PM– 8 PM.

The Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance at the Union Hall lets you party like it's 1699. All dances are taught and called.

No partner necessary. Workshop at 7:30 PM, dance at 8 PM. $9.

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.

Monday

Sunday Dan Henry provides the soundtrack at Draught Works Brewery. 5 PM–7 PM. Free.

Bring a dish and bring a guitar for a night of community. Free.

Nation Brewing. 6 PM–8 PM. You can lead a horse to watercolors, but you can't make them paint. Learn to paint a black and white horse (or unicorn, no one's judging) at Painting with a Twist. 1 PM–4 PM. $45.

Every Sunday is "Sunday Funday" at the Badlander. Play cornhole, beer pong and other games, have drinks and forget tomorrow is Monday. 9 PM.

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. Prepare a couple of songs and bring your talent to Open Mic Night at Imagine Nation Brewing. Sign up when you get there.

Every Monday from 6–8 PM.

nightlife Every Monday DJ Sol spins

funk, soul, reggae and hip-hop at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. Free. 21-plus.

Every Monday the Top Hat hosts Raising the Dead, featuring “two hours of live recorded Grateful Dead shows. 5 PM–7 PM. Free.

Motown on Mondays puts the so-u-l back into Missoula. Resident DJs Smokey Rose and Mark Myriad curate a night of your favorite Motor City hits at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

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These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 This sweet and affectionate girl is a bit timid at first and has a submissive demeanor. She knows a great deal of commands, including sit, lay down, roll over, shake, and high five. Shelter life is a bit stressful for this nervous girl, and she's really hoping to find an established home that can shower her with love and affection which she would gladly reciprocate.

GARÇON• Garçon is a 13 year male Jack Russell Terrier. He is not only the shelter's old-timer, but also our longest-term canine resident. He is a very happy and well-trained old chap. He came to us when his previous owner's health issues became too advanced to also care for a senior dog. Garçon does not particularly like other dogs or cats, but he loves people of all ages.

TOBY•Toby is a 3 year old male Catahoula/Lab mix. This big goofy boy is likely the happiest dog you've ever met. He's so full of joy that he literally bounces everywhere he goes! Toby loves to play and will fetch in his own clown-like way. Toby doesn't know basic commands, but is very motivated by treats, which means he would likely learn quickly.

DEMPSEY• Dempsey is a 3 year old male Pit Bull/Lab mix. He loves playing with other dogs and getting human attention. Dempsey enjoys playing with plush toys, has no idea how to fetch, will perform a few basic commands when treats are readily available.

However, extended time in the shelter has caused him to forget some of those good habits.

LUCY•

DONALD• Donald is a 2 year old male Pit Bull. This silly boy is a bit thick headed, and it takes him a fair amount of time to relate to people. He has never had a consistent owner, and is hoping that his next home is permanent. Donald walks well on leash and knows not a single command. He is very gentle when taking treats and just recently started showing interest in toys.

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Help us nourish Missoula Donate now at

www.missoulafoodbank.org For more info, please call 549-0543

Missoula Food Bank 219 S. 3rd St. W.

DAISY• Daisy is a 2 year old female American Pit Bull Terrier. She loves all people and enjoys kids. Daisy needs a cat free home, and is a bit picky about what kind of dogs she wants to hang out with. Daisy is an energetic dog that would love to have a fenced yard in her new home so she always has a place to play. Once she has had her exercise, Daisy is content to lounge on the couch for the rest of the day.

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 JD• JD is a handsome boy looking for an affectionate family. This playful dog loves pets and scratches behind the ears. He is friendly with people and would do really well with another dog that can show him the ropes of his new home.

RUSTY• Rusty is a friendly, gentle giant that really likes people! He enjoys getting belly rubs and relaxing next to you on a cozy bed. Despite being almost 100 lbs, he walks great on a gentle leader! Rusty is super smart and ready to learn anything and everything. He also loves the great outdoors, and would love to explore with you.

WILSON• Are you looking for a ranch hand or farm assistant? Wilson is your guy! This enthusiastic, super smart boy is a quick learner and is happiest when he is working, training or exploring the great outdoors. Wilson is great off leash and enjoys fishing, hiking and relaxing in the truck during his work breaks.

1600 S. 3rd W. 541-FOOD

Garry Kerr Dept. of Anthropology University of Montana

BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

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MONTE• Monte is a very handsome boy with a lot of love to give! This is one sweet sweet kitty. He will come right up to you, and nuzzle is little face against you to ask for pets. Montes favorite hobbies are snoozing, getting brushed, and chasing around that pesky laser pointer.

ARIA & KATNISS• Aria and Katniss are kitty best friends! These two sweet girls are a bonded pair, and are looking for a home where they can stay together. Both of these sweethearts are a little bashful and independent, but they also enjoy cuddles and head scratches. This declawed couple would also like to stay indoors!

RAPUNZEL• Rapunzel is a sweet and calm girl that loves cuddles. This beautiful lady has striking eyes and long hair that is sure to steal your heart. Rapunzel is a curious girl that loves to explore the whole house. Her favorite thing to do is be around her people.

To sponsor a pet call 543-6609

1450 W. Broadway St. • 406-728-0022

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Tuesday Missoula County Extension's Kelly Moore teaches a free hands-on cooking class all about the versatility of the most musical of fruits, the bean. Missoula Food Bank.

11 AM. Free. Visit missoulaclasses.com for more info.

nightlife Legendary dancer and choreographer Gene Kelley brought astonishing grace to his onscreen persona.

Now Patricia Kelly, his wife and biographer, presents a one-woman show that takes you deep into the life of a dance master. The Wilma. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7. $30–$45.

The Western Montana Genealogical Society's January meeting features a guest speaker from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Missoula Public Library 7 PM. Free.

The League of Women Voters of Missoula hosts a public forum on Missoula's Water Utility at City Council Chambers. 7 PM. Free.

Step up your factoid game at Quizzoula trivia night, every Tuesday at the VFW. 8:30 PM. Free. Which long-running newspaper column first appeared in print on today's date in 1956? Answer in tomorrow's Nightlife.

Missoula Music Showcase features local singers and songwriters each week a the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

Spotlight

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The last time I found myself with a windfall of money (thanks to the death of a distant uncle who worked on Project Apollo), I decided to spruce up my hovel with some art.

Being a big dumb-dumb with a lot of

WHAT: 46th Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Reception WHERE: Missoula Art Museum WHEN: Fri., Jan. 5 from 5 PM–8 PM HOW MUCH: Free MORE INFO: missoulaartmuseum.org

cash, I, of course bought the awesomest thing I could. I purchased an oversized framed portrait of the 2000AD comic book hero Judge Dredd from a completely legitimate website in China. I bought the print for about $16 (roughly 100 Chinese Yuan) online, and then dropped $300 (~2000 yuan) to get it custom framed and another $300 of the inheritance to get it shipped to Missoula. That piece still hangs in my humble little shack to this day, but I can't shake the feeling I should have purchased my art locally, for no other

reason than it's cheaper than shipping a bootleg Judge Dredd portrait across the Pacific Ocean.

Next month, the Missoula Art Museum hosts its 46th Annual Benefit Auction. This benefit is MAM's largest fundraiser of the year. Artwork donated from nationally renowned and local artists, including John Buck, Beth Lo, Steven Young Lee and Wendy Red Star, goes on the auction block to support MAM’s commitment to mixing free expression with free admission. The money raised during the auction provides

critical support for MAM's contemporary art exhibitions and educational programming.

And if you don’t have any hardearned inheritance to drop on a work of art, you can still appreciate it. The exhibition of the auction art goes up at MAM this week with a special sneak peek celebration featuring live music by KBGA, light refreshments and a gallery talk at 7 PM. You can also pre-purchase your tickets for next month's auction.

—Charley Macorn

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Wednesday 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 raise a glass for CASA of Missoula. 5 PM–8 PM.

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 All aboard! Next stop Betelgeuse! Railroad Earth plays the Wilma. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $28/$25 advance.

Montana Campus Compact hosts a community screening of Ava DuVernay and Common's film Black America Again at Imagine Nation Brewing. 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Funds raised at this event will support the annual Read for Peace initative in Montana Public Schools.

All those late nights watching gameshow reruns are finally paying off. Get cash toward your bar tab when you win first place at trivia at the Holiday Inn Downtown. 7:30–10 PM. Every Thursday is Valencia Nights at the VFW. Catch the best in house DJs and music at 8 PM.

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Is that supposed to be a heart or a horseshoe? The Lucky Valentines play the Top Hat at 8:30 PM. Free.

Win big bucks off your bar tab and/or free pitchers by answering trivia questions at Brains on Broadway Trivia Night at the Broadway Sports Bar and Grill. 7 PM. Trivia answer: Dear Abby.

My DJ name is RNDM LTTRS. Join the Missoula Open Decks Society for an evening of music. Bring your gear and your dancing shoes to the VFW at 8 PM. Every Wednesday is Beer Bingo at the Thomas Meagher Bar. Win cash prizes along with beer and liquor giveaways.

8 PM. Free.

Kraptastic Karaoke indulges your need to croon, belt and warble at the Badlander. 9:30 PM. No cover.

Aaron "B-Rocks" Broxterman hosts karaoke night at the Dark Horse Bar. 9 PM. Free.

Groove the night away at the Honeycomb Dance Party at Monk's. 9 PM. Free.

Singer, songwriter Leigh Guest plays Bitter Root Brewing Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6PM.

trials in Montana in the Community Room of North Valley Public Library. 6 PM. Free.

I'm pretending that the crickets represent 2017. Missoula Insectarium feeds one of their hungry predators at 3:30 PM every Thursday. $4.

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Joan Bird, Ph.D., hosts the Montana Conversations program UFO and Extraterres-

Good Old Fashioned plays Draught Works Brewery. 6 PM–8 PM. Free.

Kris Moon hosts a night of volcanic party action featuring himself, DJ T-Rex and a rotating cast of local DJs projecting a curated lineup of music videos on the walls every Thursday at the Badlander. 9 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. I've already abandoned my resolutions.

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The number is fluid, but on any given day, at least 200 people are homeless in Missoula.

Some of these people are visible on the streets, but that group—the chronically homeless— only make up less than a quarter of the total number of people without homes in the Garden City.

Too many Missoulians are without housing, and too many people are in danger of losing the housing they have. During the last decade, roughly 350 American communities have implemented 10-year plans to shift their efforts from easing the suffering of homeless to ending homelessness altogether. In April of 2011, Missoula began working on its own program. In January 2012, Missoula City Council and Board of City Commissioners

unanimously approved a plan, which then went into effect.

Now, over halfway into a decade of work, City Club Missoula hosts a forum that will review the progress of the plan, while outlining plans for the future, and what we can all do to help eradicate homelessness once and for all.

—Charley Macorn

THURSDAY JANUARY 4

Twenty percent of all sales at the Thomas Meagher Bar between 6 PM and 9 PM will go to benefit Missoula Food Bank.

City Club Missoula Presents: Missoula's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness Progress, Plans and Possibilities at January's meeting at Doubletree Hotel Edgewater Mon., Jan. 8 at 11:30 AM. RSVP at cityclubmissoula.com $20/$17 members.

The Clark Fork Coalition is gearing up to engage students in river conversation education. A volunteer orientation discusses available opportunities while munching on free pizza. 5:30 PM. Email katie@clarkfork.org for more info or to RSVP.

TUESDAY JANUARY 9

Climate Smart's first meet-up of 2018 focuses on deciding how to best cut emissions and address climate impact in our community. Imagine Nation Brewing. 5 PM.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10

MONDAY JANUARY 8 Montana City Club presents Missoula's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness at the Doubletree Hotel Edgewater. 11:30 AM–1 PM. $20.

The League of Women Voters of Missoula hosts a public forum on Missoula's Water Utility at City Council Chambers. 7 PM. Free.

Montana Campus Compact hosts a community screening of Ava DuVernay and Common's Black American Again at Imagine Nation Brewing. 6 PM–8 PM. Free. Funds raised at this event will support the annual Read for Peace initative in Montana Public Schools.

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

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y last time on a bicycle was almost 20 years ago. I was a fresh-faced 12-yearold, packed up with a Jar Jar Binks sleeping bag and on my way to a sleepover when I took a turn too fast and crashed through a barbed wire fence and into a horse. I was stunned, bloodied and my sleeping bag was shredded, but overall I was fine, physically. Still, from that day on, I refused to get back on my bicycle and just resigned myself to walking everywhere. Biking and bike culture was lost on me.

Jen Bardsley has a similar story, but with a much happier ending. This summer, after a major bike wreck sent her to the ER with internal injuries and broken bones, Bardsley found herself unable to ride her bike. But instead of leaving her dreams

—Charley Macorn Jen Bardsley's The Portrait Project opens at the Dram Shop Fri., Jan. 5 from 5 PM to 8. Free.

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MONDAY JANUARY 8

Jen Bardsley began taking portraits of bicyclists after a major bike wreck sent her to the ER with internal injuries and broken bones. Seen the final result at the Dram Shop. 5 PM–8 PM.

SATURDAY JANUARY 6 Need a little inspiration to get out of bed on the weekend? Come join Run Wild Missoula's Saturday morning runs at the Runner's Edge

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shredded on the ground like a Jar Jar Binks sleeping bag, she decided to make art about Missoula's community of cyclers. She travelled to races, bike events and trail heads to snap portraits of people fresh from the trail, ranging from toddlers to 70year-olds. All abilities and types of cyclists, including bmx, mountain bikes, commuters and more, are represented in these stylish and revealing portraits. It almost makes me want to hop back on a bike.

Forest Service Ecologist Bob Keane discusses the importance of the relationship of the Whitebark Pine and Clark's Nutcracker (I looked it up. It's a bird). Gallagher Business Building. 7 PM. Free.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10 Can you name Montana's smallest weasel?

Naturalist Trivia Night at Montana Natural History Center lets you show off your outdoors smarts. 7 PM. $5 donation.

BULLETIN BOARD 100 Firearms & Western Auction.

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YOU FLOOZE, YOU LOSE I’m a married lesbian in my 50s. I blew up my happy marriage by having an affair with somebody I didn’t love and wasn’t even that attracted to. Now my wife, whom I love very much, is divorcing me. Why did I cheat on her? I don’t understand my own behavior.

—Lost There are those special people you meet who end up changing your life—though ideally not from happily married person to lonely middle-aged divorcee living in a mildewy studio.

There’s a widespread assumption that “a happy marriage is insurance against infidelity,” explained the late infidelity researcher Shirley Glass. Even she used to assume that. But, her research (and that of subsequent researchers) finds that even happily married people end up cheating—for a variety of reasons.

Sometimes they want better sex or even just different sex. Sometimes they want an ego shine. And sometimes they feel something’s missing within them. But soul-searching is emotionally grubby, tedious work, so they first look for that missing something in the nearest hot person’s underpants.

It seems inexplicable (and borderline crazy) that you risked everything you care about for somebody you find kind of meh—until you look at this through the lens of “bounded rationality.” And before anybody takes a lighter to hay on a pitchfork they plan to chase me with, I’m simply offering a possible explanation for such baffling behavior; I’m not excusing cheating.

“Bounded rationality” is the late Nobel Prizewinning cognitive scientist Herbert Simon’s term for the constraints on our ability to make truly reasoned, rational decisions.These decision-making constraints include having a limited time to make a choice and limited cognitive ability, which keeps us from seeing the whole picture, with its rainbow of repercussions.

We can end up engaging in what psychologists call “framing,” a sort of selecta-vision in which we make decisions based on whichever part of the picture happens to be in mental focus at the time. (Of course, we’re more likely to focus on how fun it would be to have a little strange than how strange it would be to end up exiled to a motel when the wife finds out.)

For some people, behavior from their spouse that suggests “Ha-ha ... crossed my fingers during that vows thing!” is simply a deal breaker. But say your wife still loves you and is mainly leaving because she feels she can’t trust you. (A partner who inexplicably cheats is a partner there’s no stopping from inexplicably cheating again.)

If you can explain—though not excuse!—your thinking (or non-thinking) at the time, maybe your wife will agree to try couples therapy, at least for a few months. Bounded rationality aside, I suspect you’re unlikely to cheat again, and especially not on what I call “The ER Model” for bad decisions: patients muttering,“This isn’t how I thought the night would end”—just before the doctor extracts the light saber-toting action figure from a place where, no, the sun does not shine but supplemental illumination is generally unnecessary.

GOOD MOURNING! How long does it take to get over someone? One friend said it takes half as long as you were together, and another said it takes twice that time.

—Recently Dumped Sometimes it takes a while to let go, but sometimes you’re so ready that you’d chase the person off your porch with a shotgun (if you had a porch or a shotgun and weren’t afraid of doing time on a weapons charge).

Your friends, with their precise breakup timetables, are confusing emotional recovery with mass transit.The reality is, people vary—like in how naturally resilient they are—and so do relationships.

(Some are long over before they’re formally retired.)

Sadness after a breakup can feel like the pointless adult version of getting grounded indefinitely.

However, as I’ve written in previous columns, psychiatrist and evolutionary psychologist Randolph Nesse explains that sadness appears to be “adaptive”—meaning that it has useful functions. For example, the “disengagement” from motivation that accompanies sadness gives us time to process what happened, possibly helping us learn from our mistakes instead of inviting them back in for an eggnog.

Accordingly, a way to heal emotionally is to find meaning within your mistakes—figuring out what you might have seen or done differently, which tells you what you should probably do differently in the future. In other words, think of the sadness holding you down not as your hostagetaker but as your helper. Deliberately using it that way might even help you curb the impatience that leads some to start dating before they’re actually ready. Sure, on a first date, it’s good to give a guy the sense that you’re passionate and emotionally present, but probably not by sobbing uncontrollably when he asks whether you want a latte.

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DATED this 13th day of December, 2017. By: /s/ Landee N. Holloway IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MISSOULA BEFORE MARIE A.ANDERSEN, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Case No.: CV-173338-LT SUMMONS FOR POSSESSION BY PUBLICATION MONTANA CRESTVIEW, Plaintiff, v.

DAPHNE MCCAULLEY, et al., Defendant.TO: Daphne McCaulley, 4324 Expressway,Apt. #16, Missoula, MT 59808 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer a Complaint filed in Justice Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas C. Orr, Thomas C. Orr Law Offices,

P.O. Box 8096, Missoula, Montana 59807, within ten (10) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in the case of your failure to appear or answer, relief sought by Plaintiff will be taken against you as requested. A $30.00 filing fee must accompany Defendant’s answer.

DATED this 20 day of December, 2017.

By: /s/ Erynn Flaherty, Clerk of Court Montana Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County Cause No.: DV-171136 Dept. No.: 4 Karen Townsend Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Tyler Regar, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Tyler Albert Regar to Tyler Albert Shumaker.

The hearing will be on 01/09/2018 at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 11/29/2017 /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Molly A. Reynolds MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No.: 2 Cause No.: DP-17-244 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER L. MALONEY, 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 Charmaine Santorno, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at PO Box 414, Lolo, Montana 59847 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 14th day of December, 2017. /s/ Charmaine Santorno, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Probate No. DP-17-308 Dept. No. 4 Karen S. Townsend NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON R.

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The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in immediately available funds. Conveyance will be by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty and on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation.

Successor Trustee may place other reasonable terms and conditions on the sale and payment, and should be contacted prior to any bid at sale. The scheduled Trustee’s sale may be postponed by public proclamation for up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing postponed for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. DATED this 24th day of October, 2017. /s/ Chris Johnson, Successor Trustee P.O. Box 4747 Missoula, MT 59806 (406) 721-3400 STATE OF MONTANA ): ss. County of Missoula ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 24th day of October, 2017 by Chris Johnson, Successor Trustee. /s/ Laura L. Schwaderer, Notary Public for State of Montana (seal) Residing at: Missoula, Montana My Commission expires: September 24 2021

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 2018, your past will undergo transformation. Your memories will revise

and rearrange themselves. Bygone events that seemed complete and definitive will shimmy and shift, requiring new interpretations.The stories you have always told about how you became who you are will have to be edited, perhaps even rewritten. While these overhauls may sometimes be disconcerting, they will ultimately be liberating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 2018, people will be drawn to you even more than usual. Some will want you to be their rock—their steady, stable source of practical truth. Some will ask you to be their tonic—their regular, restorative dose of no-nonsense. And others will find in you a creative catalyst that helps them get out of their ruts and into their grooves. And what will you receive in return for providing such a stellar service? First, there’ll be many opportunities to deepen and refine your integrity.To wield that much influence means you’ll have to consistently act with high-minded motivations. And secondly, Taurus, you’ll get a steady supply of appreciation that will prove to be useful as well as gratifying.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Influences that oppose you will fade as 2018 unfolds. People who have been resistant and uncooperative will at least partially disengage. To expedite the diminishing effects of these influences and people, avoid struggling with them. Loosen the grip they have on your imagination. Any time they leak into your field of awareness, turn your attention instead to an influence or person that helps and supports you. Here’s another idea about how to collaborate with the cosmic rhythms to reduce the conflict in your life: Eliminate any unconscious need you might have for the perversely invigorating energy provided by adversaries and bugaboos. Find positive new ways to motivate yourself.

PUBLIC NOTICESMNAXLP JOHNSTON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RICHARD ES-

TABROOK has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE MISSOULA COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT will be conducting a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine, Missoula, MT, on the following item: 1. A request by Kim and Colin McKearnan for a variance from Missoula County Zoning Regulations to allow the maximum floor area for a new events space to exceed the 2500 square foot maximum by 1000 square feet. The subject property, Tract A of Certificate of Survey 3554, is zoned C-C1 Neighborhood Commercial. The preliminary proposal is for an events barn that offers flexible rental space for activities which may include, but are not limited to meetings, weddings and reunions. The applicant has estimated the proposed structure will have a floor area of approximately 3500 square feet.

named estate on December 5, 2017.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 RICHARD ESTABROOK, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 58 Lime Kiln Rd., Butte, MT 59701, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 24, 2018, 09:00 AM at the main entrance of Missoula County Courthouse located at 200 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, State of Montana: Lot 2 of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 23 West, P.M.M., Missoula

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I predict that in 2018 you will figure out how to get your obsessions to consistently work for your greatest good.You will come to understand what you must do to ensure they never drag you down into manic self-sabotage.The resolute ingenuity you summon to accomplish this heroic feat will change you forever.You will be reborn into a more vibrant version of your life. Passions that in the past have drained and confused you will become efficient sources of fuel for your worthiest dreams.

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The following described personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds.

Proceeds from the public sale for said personal property shall be applied to the debt owed to Rent-a-Space in the amounts listed below (plus as yet undetermined amounts to conduct the sale):

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Just because you have become accustomed to a certain trouble doesn’t mean you should stop searching for relief from that trouble. Just because a certain pain no longer knocks you into a demoralized daze for days at a time doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Now here’s the good news: In 2018, you can finally track down the practical magic necessary to accomplish a thorough healing of that trouble and pain. Make this the year you find a more ultimate cure.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Have you ever nursed a yearning to speak Swahili or Chinese or Russian? The

coming months will be an excellent time to get that project underway. Do you fantasize about trying exotic cuisines and finding new favorite foods? I invite you to act on that fantasy in 2018. Is there a form of manual labor that would be tonic for your mental and physical health? Life is giving you a go-ahead to do more of it. Is there a handicraft or ball game you’d like to become more skilled at? Get started. Is there a new trick you’d like to learn to do with your mouth or hands? Now’s the time.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Before the fifteenth century, European nations confined their sailing to the Mediterranean Sea.The ocean was too rough for their fragile, unadaptable ships. But around 1450, the Portuguese developed a new kind of vessel, the caravel. It employed a triangular sail that enabled it to travel against the wind. Soon, exploratory missions ventured into the open sea and down along the coast of West Africa. Eventually, this new technology enabled long westward trips across the Atlantic. I propose that we make the caravel your symbol of power for 2018, Libra. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will find or create a resource that enables you to do the metaphorical equivalent of effectively sailing into the wind.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Aztecs were originally wanderers. They kept moving from place to place, settling temporarily in areas throughout the land we now call Mexico. An old prophecy told them that they would eventually find a permanent home at a site where they saw an eagle roosting on a cactus as it clutched a snake in its talons. There came a day in the fourteenth century when members of the tribe spied this very scene on an island in the middle of a lake.That’s where they began to build the city that in time was the center of their empire.

I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, so it can serve as a metaphor to guide you in 2018. I suspect that you, too, will discover your future power spot—the heart of your domain for years to come.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Not every minute of every day, but when you have had the time, you’ve

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Soulful beauty will be a major theme for you in 2018. Or at least it should be. But I suppose it’s possible you’re not very interested in soulful beauty, perhaps even bored by it. Maybe you prefer skindeep beauty or expensive beauty or glamorous beauty. If you choose to follow predilections like those, you’ll lose out on tremendous opportunities to grow wilder and wiser. But let’s hope you make yourself available for a deeper, more provocative kind of beauty—a beauty that you could become more skilled at detecting as the year unfolds.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Let your freak flag fly” was an expression that arose from the hippie culture of the 1960s and 1970s. It was a colorful way to say, “Be your most unique and eccentric self; show off your idiosyncrasies with uninhibited pride.” I propose that we revive it for your use in 2018.The coming months will be a favorable time for you to cultivate your quirks and trust your unusual impulses.You should give yourself maximum freedom to explore pioneering ideas. Paradoxically, doing so will lead to stabilizing and enduring improvements in your life.

SALE LOCATION: Gardner’s Auction Service, 4810 Hwy 93 S, Missoula, MT

www.gardnersauction.com If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling Community and Planning Services at 2584657. Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. For a complete legal description or additional information regarding the appeal you may contact Casey Drayton at the same number or by e-mail at cdrayton@missoulacounty.us.

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TERMS: Public sale t the highest bidder.

Sold “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”.

Cash or certified funds.

RESOLUTION 2017 - 250 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO zone an Unzoned Property to C-R2 Residential, of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations, legally described as: Parcel A1 of COS 1363, Section 21, T14N, R20W, P.M.M. Less Highway Right-of-Way.

been searching for a certain treasure. With patience and persistence, you have narrowed down its whereabouts by collecting clues and following your intuition. Now, at last, you know its exact location. As you arrive, ready to claim it, you tremble with anticipation. But when you peel away the secrets in which it has been wrapped, you see that it’s not exactly what you expected.Your first response is disappointment. Nevertheless, you decide to abide in the presence of the confusing blessing and see what happens. Slowly, incrementally, you become aware of a new possibility: that you’re not quite ready to understand and use the treasure; that you’ll have to grow new capacities before you’ll be ready for it in its fullness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you start compiling a list entitled, “People, Places, Ideas and Things I Didn’t Realize Until Now That I Could Fall in Love With.” And then keep adding more and more items to this tally. To get the project underway in the proper spirit, you should wander freely and explore jauntily and brush up against deluxe temptations. One further clue: Act on the assumption that in 2018 you will be receptive to inspirational influences and life-transforming teachings that you have never before been aware of.

SALE DATE/TIME: Jan, 10, 2018 @ 4:30 PM (check website for details)

WHEREAS, 76-2-201 M.C.A. authorizes the board of county commissioners to adopt zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the board of county commissioners did adopt zoning regulations for Missoula County through the passage of County Resolution 2017 -039; and WHEREAS, 76-2-202 M.C.A. provides for the establishment and revision of zoning districts; and WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was advertised in the Missoulian on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, a request to zone the property legally described above to CR2 Residential was reviewed by the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board at a public hearing held Nov. 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted to recommended approval with six board members in favor and two board members opposed of the Manley zoning request; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held by the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 14, 2017, in order to give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the request to zone the property legally described above to C-R2 Residential; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners resolve to make a clear record of their intent to zone the subject property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will receive written protest for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice on Dec. 31, 2017, from persons owning real property within 300 feet of the boundary of the subject property; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will zone the above-described property C-R2 Residential, subject to application of any legal protest; and FURTHER, copies of the C-R2 Residential Zoning District are available for inspection at the office of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder and the Planning Office.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14 DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MISSOULA COUNTY

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PUBLIC NOTICESMNAXLP County, Montana. Recording Reference: Book 337 of Micro at Page 2408 as known by street and number as: 3080 Petty Creek Road, Alberton, Montana 59820. More commonly known as 3080 Petty Creek Road, Alberton, MT 59820. Margaret Morgan Bailey and Donald L. Bailey, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Pinnacle Title & Escrow, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to World Alliance Financial Corp., by Deed of Trust on January 29, 2009, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Missoula County, State of Montana, on February 3, 2009 as Instrument No. 200902137, in Book 832, at Page 1168, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.Assignment Dated:August 25, 2010 Assignment Recorded: September 20, 2010 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201018109, in Book 866, at Page 202, 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 December 1, 2017 as Instrument No. 201723957, in Book 990, at Page 15, 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 May 24, 2017, 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 $330,090.25, interest in the sum of $1,095.35, escrow advances of $548.93, other amounts due and

payable in the amount of $2,166.54 for a total amount owing of $333,901.07, 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 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 actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 11th day of December, 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. 50810 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on April 16, 2018, 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 2 OF CRAFTSMAN PLACE,A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Mark Doty and Laura Doty, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to American Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Bank One, NA, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 7, 2004, and

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recorded on May 20, 2004 as Book 732 Page 971 Document No. 200413678; Modification Agreement recorded March 23, 2007, Book 794 of Micro Records at Page 6.The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee.The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning July 1, 2016, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE MISSOULA COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT will be conducting a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine, Missoula, MT, on the following item: A request by Andy Lennox and Daphne Evans for a Special Exception Permit to allow Lennox Craftsmen, a small design/build business, to locate at 8340 Highway 200 East in the C-C3 Community Commercial Zoning District. The subject property, commonly known as the Milltown Market, is proposed to be utilized for fabrication of small scale components associated with remodel activity and for storage of tools and supplies. The consideration of the request will be made in accordance with review criteria found in Missoula County Zoning Regulations Section 8.24.

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 12, 103, 117, 184. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers. These units may be viewed starting 1/8/2018 by appt only by calling 541-7919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to 1/11/2018 at 4:00 P.M. Buyer’s bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale, All Sales final.

If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling Community and Planning Services at 258-4657.

Missoula County will provide auxiliary aids and services. For a complete legal description or additional information regarding the appeal you may contact Casey Drayton at the same number or by e-mail at HYPERLINK "mailto:cdrayton@missoulacounty.us" cdrayton@missoulacounty.us.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017 - 251 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO rezone a property from C-P1 (Public Lands and lnstitutions) to C-ll (Light lndustry), of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations, legally described as: Portion B of COS 2505, Section 1, T13N, R20W, P.M.M

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WHEREAS, T6-2-201 M.C.A. authorizes the board of county commissioners to adopt zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the board of county commissioners did adopt zoning regulations for Missoula County through the passage of County Resolution 2017-039; and WHEREAS, 76-2-202 M.C.A. provides for the establishment and revision of zoning districts; and WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was advertised in the Missoulian on Nov.S and Dec.12,2017; and WHEREAS, a request to rezone the property legally described above to C-ll, Light lndustry, was reviewed by the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board at a public hearing held Nov.21,2017;and

WHEREAS, the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board on a unanimous vote recommended approval of the Madsen rezoning request;and WHEREAS, a hearing was held by the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 14,2017, in order to give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the request to rezone the property legally described above to C-ll, Light lndustry; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners resolve to make a clear record of their intent to rezone the subject property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will receive written protest for a period of thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice on Dec. 31,2017, from persons owning real property within 300 feet of the boundary of the subject property;and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners will rezone the above-described property C-|1, Light lndustry, subject to application of any legal protest;and FURTHER, copies of the C-ll, Light lndustry, are available for inspection at the office of the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder and the Planning Office.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14 DAY OF December, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICESMNAXLP obligation as of August 31, 2017 is $193,797.75 principal, interest totaling $9,246.70, escrow advances of $3,624.40 and other fees and expenses advanced of $7.00, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced.The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made

by Trustee’s Deed without any repre-

sentation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, whereis 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: December 7, 2017 /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho )) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 7th day of December, 2017, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Rae Albert Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 9/6/2022 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Mark Doty 104027-1

1 bed, 1 bath, near Johnson/14th, $650, large apt in 4-plex, coin-op laundry, off street parking, W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING Gatewest 728-7333

SMOKING. Gatwest 728-7333

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on April 19, 2018, 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: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 32 OF MONTANA ADDITION,A PLATTED

SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Anne E. (Nina) Duncan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to U.S. Bank Trust Company National Association, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to U.S. Bank, National Association N.D., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 3, 2008, and recorded on May 2, 2008 as Book 818 Page 229 Document No. 200809853.

The beneficial interest is currently held

by U.S. Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association N.D. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning May 5, 2014, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan.

The total amount due on this obligation as of November 2, 2017 is $118,398.82 principal, interest totaling $17,221.28, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be ad-

vanced.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 environ-

mental 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: November 27, 2017 /s/ Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339

1315 E. Broadway #10. 3 bed/2.5 bath, near University, coin-ops, carport, pet? $1075. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

2 bed, 1 or 2 bath, Cooper Street, $895, DW, AC, coin-op laundry, storage & off street parking W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING Gatewest 728-7333

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2 Bed, 1 bath in 4 Plex, Rollins & Franklin, walk in closet, spacious bedrooms,Tenant pays Electricity. HEAT/W/S/G Paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 7287333

2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhouse, Russell & W. Railroad, $850, D/W, newer appliances, W/D in unit, Covered carport & offstreet parking. S/G paid. Gatewest 7287333

2 bed, 1 bath, near Good Food Store, $800, DW, coin-op laundry, off-street parking, HEAT Paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

210 Grant St. #4. 2 bed/1 bath, close to Milwaukee Trail, W/D hookups, DW $825. Grizzly Property Management 5422060

211 S. 4th Street East #1. 3 bed/1 bath, close to U, W/D hookups $1050. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

2 bed, 1 bath, S 3rd W, $895-905, A/C, DW,W/D hookups, flat top stove, storage & off street parking W/S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 7287333

237 1/2 E. Front St. “A” Studio/1 bath, downtown, HEAT PAID, coin-ops on site $625. Grizzly Property Management 5422060

2300 McDonald #2. 1 bed/1 bath, new flooring and paint, close to shopping and parks $650. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

303 E. Spruce #5. 1 bed/1 bath, downtown, coin-ops, cat? $600. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

509 S. 5th St. E. #4. 2 bed/1 bath, two blocks to U, coin-ops, shared yard $725.

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RENTALS APARTMENTS 1 bed, 1 bath, Johnson & W. Central, $700, A/C, D/W, wood laminate flooring, newer building. W/S/G Paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

1 bed, 1 bath, Schilling & 12th, $725, 4plex, recently remodeled, W/D hookups, Very nice. W/S/G Paid. NO PETS, NO

1-2 bed, 1 bath, $700-$895, newer complex, balcony or deck, A/C, coin-op laundry, storage & off street parking. S/G paid.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

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DUPLEXES 2 bed, 1 bath (duplex) w/ garage, near Good Food Store, newly remodeled, front & back yard, W/D hookups & off street parking. S/G paid. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Gatewest 728-7333

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JONESIN’

PUBLIC NOTICES MNAXLP

By Matt Jones

ss. County of Bingham ) On this 27th day of November, 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 US Bank National Association vs Anne E. Duncan 103824-1 RIVERSIDE SELF STORAGE Will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent. SILENT AUCTION Begins at 11AM Wednesday January 10th, ends at 11:30AM - 3645 Clark Fork Way Missoula, MT 59808.Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, and other household goods. Buyers bid for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash/money orders accepted for payment. Units reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale.ALL SALES FINAL.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES 1702 Bancroft. 2 bed, 1 bath brick cottage with single garage and nicely landscaped fenced yard. $215,500. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350 shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 1728 Ernest. Updated 4 bed, 3 bath with attached one car garage & large fenced backyard. $305,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350. shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

tlesnake community with shared pool & tennis court. Many new upgrades. $795,000. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350, shannonhilliard5@gmail.com 901 Defoe. Update 3 bed, 1 bath on Northside with basement, wrap around deck & large yard. $214,900. Shannon Hilliard, Ink Realty Group 239-8350. shannonhilliard5@gmail.com

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