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News

Voices/Letters Redistricting, EPA emissions and hospital merger..................................4 The Week in Review Train wreck, earthquake and a Griz becomes a Bear...................6 Briefs Snow shoveling, animal control and textbooks ...................................................6 Etc. Meet the man who makes Snowbowl’s snow...........................................................7 News Missoulian names new publisher amid times of change ......................................8 News The Poverello Center prepares for move to new facility .......................................9 Opinion The real problem with the GOP’s secret caucus meeting ..............................10 Opinion A juror explains why rape convictions can be so elusive ...............................11 Feature Flipping the bird—and other tips for your holiday feast .................................14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts From Animal House to UM’s Scrooge ...................................................................18 Music Is the decay of punk rock just the decay of us? ..................................................19 Music Mean Jeans, Myke Bogan and Travis Sehorn ......................................................20 Books Jon Keller unveils a powerful, dark novel in Of Sea ..........................................21 Film Bella Vista speaks the language of lonely.............................................................22 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films ......................................................23 Flash in the Pan The Justin Bieber of veggies..............................................................24 Hangriest Hour Celebrity chefs, books and more .......................................................26 8 Days a Week Hungry for more..................................................................................27 Mountain High Yellowstone Ski Festival ......................................................................33 Agenda Transgender Day of Recognition......................................................................34

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Street Talk .......................................................................................................................4 In Other News ..............................................................................................................12 Classifieds....................................................................................................................C-1 The Advice Goddess...................................................................................................C-2 Free Will Astrolog y ....................................................................................................C-4 Crossword Puzzle .......................................................................................................C-6 This Modern World...................................................................................................C-12

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STREET TALK

by Cathrine L. Walters

Asked Tuesday, Nov. 18, near the corner of Higgins and Spruce. What dish are you most looking forward to digging into during this holiday season? Follow-up: This issue features recipes from some of Missoula’s favorite restaurants. Where do you like to dine out?

Ken Hartmann: Turkey. Deep fried, preferably. I did it in my sister’s backyard one year and it’s the best. In the ’hood: Do peanuts at the Kettlehouse count?

Tyce Velde: I’d have to say creamed onions. It’s the little tiny pearl onions in a creamed béchamel sauce. Fresh feast: There are so many good ones. Lately I can’t seem to not eat at the Market on Front. They always have something on special and their standard stuff is great too.

Robert Cowan: I stay at the Pov so whatever they have. Actually, I don’t know if they will do it this year because of the move. There are three other places doing free meals: Fuddruckers, Missoula 3:16 and the church across the street from the library. I’m looking forward to apple pie. Corner store: Worden’s has good stuff over there.

T. William Pleasant: Yams. I roast them in the oven, then mash them with egg nog. Early riser: Breakfast at The Shack.

Lucas Matelich: I don’t really like Thanksgiving food. I’m going to make a chicken tikka masala dish with naan bread for “friendsgiving,” where we drink a lot of wine and beer and eat non-traditional food. Brazilian: Five on Black. Definitely.

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I read with interest Dan Brooks’ column on the role redistricting played in the recent Missoula legislative races (see “Battle lines,” Nov. 13). Dan argues that this month’s Missoula election results support the notion that the recently drawn districts favor the Republican and Democratic parties rather than, presumably, the Montana voters. In 1972 the delegates to our constitutional convention revamped the process that controls how Montana draws legislative districts every 10 years. The delegates finally decided on a five-person commission, independent of the legislature. However, a review of the convention transcript reveals the delegates deliberately determined not to eliminate “politics” from the process altogether. The final result was a commission, composed of four members appointed by the Senate and House majority and minority leaders, with the fifth member, or presiding officer, selected by the other four. If the four can’t agree on the presiding officer, the Montana Supreme Court fills the position by appointment. So long as 80 percent of the commission consists of political appointees of the Republican and Democratic parties, redistricting plans will reflect partisanship. Under our current structure nothing can be accomplished without at least two partisan members voting on the issue. My point is Dan’s criticism of our redistricting process is an inevitable and systemic feature of our process. That is not to say there aren’t other ways of doing this. In 2008 California voters passed the Voters First Act, a ballot measure amending its constitution in attempts to remove partisanship from the process. The California redistricting commission consists of 14 members: 5 registered Democrats, 5 registered Republicans and 4 unaffiliated members. It requires a super majority with 3 votes from each group to pass a plan. Just like California, however, any changes to our process would have to be accomplished by amending our constitution. Our commission devoted a lot of effort in redrawing the Missoula districts. There was strong public comment at the Missoula hearing to eliminate the “wagon wheel” or “pizza slice” districts as Dan describes. Members of the public also expressed their view that we should draw a new district, eliminating the existing district that joined the Rattlesnake and Seeley Lake voters. Many other citizens urged us to adopt more rural districts in the northwest and southwest areas of Missoula County. The commission finally passed a compromise plan for Missoula County, taking into consideration features of the plans proposed by the partisan

members, as well as comments of citizens who testified at our hearing. Redistricting will always be controversial; that’s the nature of the beast. However, after presiding over many redistricting hearings throughout Montana, I’ve learned that Montanans are

“Dan’s criticism of our redistricting process is an inevitable and systemic feature of our process.” fiercely independent. At the end of the day well-qualified candidates who work hard, along with voters coming to the polls, really matter. Jim Regnier Presiding Officer Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission Lakeside

Community support As a woman and alderwoman for Missoula I wanted to send my thoughts to you in regards to the new partnership between Billings Clinic and Community Medical Center. I believe the Missoula community will be well served by the partnership between Community Medical Center and Billings Clinic Regional Care. Billings Clinic’s affiliation with the prestigious Mayo Clinic and its record of safety and quality will help further Missoula’s reputation as an innovative leader in the health care sector. I’m also impressed by Billings Clinic’s commitment to recruiting the nation’s top physicians and empowering them to make the administrative decisions. I also appreciate that Billings Clinic has existing relationships with Community in gyno-oncology and for electronic health and IT systems. They’ve also agreed to continue Community’s charity care policies. I support this important partnership so we benefit from greater investment in health care at Community Medical Center. Their expertise in women’s health only adds value to this community and partnership. Missoulians want and deserve options among their health care providers, and this sale will provide important healthy competition in our community. Annelise Hedahl Alderwoman Ward 5 Missoula

Clearing the air In Montana, we know innovation. Our state is home to historic feats of engineering like the Going to the Sun Road and the Ft. Peck Dam. These days Montana engineers are hard at work solving new challenges, like harnessing new energy sources and leading the way in high tech industries. Our history of innovation built Montana. We don’t shy away from the challenges we face. Instead, we work together to innovate and figure out the best way to confront them—the Montana way. Imagine what visiting Glacier Park would be like today if highway engineers had said, “there’s no way we can build a road up that mountain.” Today’s challenges are no different. And we cannot ignore one of the biggest challenges we all face: how climate change may soon affect Montana’s agriculture and the countless businesses and industries that rely on our lucrative outdoor heritage. So how do we address it? The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new limits on coal pollution. In Montana we like to say that one size does not fit all, and thank goodness in this case, as the EPA is giving Montana flexibility to build its own road up the mountain. Gov. Steve Bullock met the challenge by identifying several different ways to meet those new standards and invest in new jobs and technology—all while protecting existing coal jobs. Like so many Montanans before us, the governor showed us that we don’t have to back away from our most pressing challenges. Montanans gave quick feedback to the governor’s vision, and he impressed many of us by providing a uniquely Montanan path forward. Under the scenarios Gov. Bullock outlined, Montana can make homes and businesses more energy efficient. We can protect our clean air and water. And we can create jobs and improve economic opportunity. We can achieve all of these things without shutting down a single coal facility. We can save consumers money. That’s innovation. When Gov. Bullock announced his plans, he said he’s “less interested in rhetorical fights” and instead focused instead on knowing what the proposed EPA rule could mean for Montana. That too is the Montana way. On this particular issue, let’s set aside our partisan differences and focus on what’s right for Montana. Let’s continue to innovate. Let’s put our creativity to work for the future. I encourage all Montanans to take a look at the governor’s scenarios for meeting the EPA’s proposed standards. Niles Hushka Chief Executive Officer KLJ

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WEEK IN REVIEW

VIEWFINDER

by Cathrine L. Walters

Wednesday, November 12 Ravalli County Justice of the Peace Robin Clute sets bail at $1 million for Jack T. Barry, a fugitive arrested Tuesday, hours before a new Veterans Day event he helped organize. Barry allegedly fled California after being convicted of performing sexual and lewd acts with children.

Thursday, November 13 Two Montana Rail Link grain trains collide outside of Bonner, near a trestle over the Clark Fork. Three locomotives and 10 cars derail, knocking out power to nearby residents and sending two MRL employees to the hospital.

Friday, November 14 A 3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes three miles from Columbia Falls, marking the second time in less than a week the region is rocked by seismic activity. A magnitude 3.7 tremor hit near Thompson Falls on Tuesday.

Saturday, November 15 Dante James, 17, dies of injuries sustained in a wreck near the intersection of Spurgin Road and 27th Avenue. James was the passenger in a Subaru driven by an unnamed 16-year-old, who is hospitalized in critical condition.

Sunday, November 16 One day after leading his team to a win over Southern Utah, University of Montana football coach Mick Delaney announces he will retire at the end of this season, his third at the program’s helm.

Monday, November 17 Gov. Steve Bullock releases a budget proposal for 2016-2017 that would accept federal funding to expand Medicaid, freeze tuition in the Montana University System, create public pre-kindergarten programs and spend $300 million on infrastructure.

Tuesday, November 18 The Chicago Bears sign former UM receiver and return specialist Marc Mariani. Though he was selected for the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2010, Mariani struggled with injuries and was cut by the Tennessee Titans this August.

The Clay Studio of Missoula’s resident woodfire artist Casey Zablocki, front, and students Steph Reinwald and Karlene Jean Kantner add wood to a traditional anagama kiln near the Blue Mountain Recreation Area on Nov. 17. The kiln’s fire is maintained around the clock by Zablocki, his students and community members for nine days and contains more than 1,000 pieces of pottery.

Animals

Stop the bleeding At the Missoula County Animal Control, a leggy Rhodesian ridgeback cross named Tracker barks not far from Chico the chow chow. When Tracker’s owners surrendered him Nov. 8, they told shelter staffers they didn’t have time for a dog anymore. Tracker is one of the roughly 1,750 animals, including cats, rabbits, ferrets and even horses that, absent owners to care for them, annually end up in county custody. Struggling to pay the mounting costs of housing the pets, Missoula County on Dec. 12 will increase dog licensing, impoundment and boarding fees. “We’re running basically a business here,” says Animal Control Supervisor Jeff Darrah. “Our budget is always tight. And one of the things we can do to make our operation run smoother is raise fees.” The last two years have been especially tough on the shelter budget, Darrah says. While the cost of everything from animal food to medicine continues to increase, an unusual circumstance placed the shelter on even more precarious financial footing. In August 2012, the county impounded three horses belonging to a woman found guilty of three counts of animal cruelty

for failing to feed and properly house the animals. For nearly two years, the horses’ owner, Judith Beaudet, appealed her Missoula conviction. Animal control, meanwhile, served as the horses’ custodian. Unable to keep them at the Butler Creek Road facility, animal control paid $45 a day to board them at a private facility. The Montana Supreme Court upheld Beaudet’s conviction in June, freeing the shelter to adopt out the animals. “Once we relinquished the horses,” Darrah says, “the bleeding, so to speak, stopped.” Aiming to further bolster the budget, the Missoula Board of County Commissioners last week approved increasing annual dog licensing fees, from $15 for a neutered canine to $20. The daily boarding charge for strays temporarily taken into custody will increase from $5 to $10 daily. Service dogs will no longer be exempt from licensing fees. Another effort to fortify the bottom line is aggressive dog licensing enforcement. Adult canines are legally required to be licensed. Darrah estimates there are roughly 30,000 dogs in Missoula, yet only 13,000 of them are registered. “If the other 17,000 of them were licensed,” Darrah says, “the budget would probably be in a lot better shape.” Jessica Mayrer

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Education

Opening the books When Brian O’Leary’s daughter was having trouble in math class at Cold Springs School earlier this year, he asked her to bring her book home so they could go over the lesson together. But like all third- through fifth-grade math students in Missoula County Public Schools, O’Leary’s daughter wasn’t assigned a textbook. Instead, O’Leary discovered, his daughter and her fellow students had been asked to make do with online resources and the printed pages of electronic course materials. O’Leary was worried about what it meant. “The biggest issue for me has to do with equal access to education,” O’Leary says. As he wrote in an Oct. 16 letter to the MCPS Board of Trustees, “[W]hen did access to a computer and an Internet connection become a pre-requisite for a public school education in Missoula County?” Arguing that such a prerequisite creates a “twotrack” system, O’Leary sought answers from school board members, administrators and MCPS Superintendent Alex Apostle. He was told the decision not to purchase books had to do with insufficient funding and shifting Common Core standards. Apostle addressed

[news] the issue at a Nov. 11 Board of Trustees meeting, where he requested an audit of the district’s curriculum materials. O’Leary also says he met privately with Apostle. But O’Leary remains dissatisfied with the district’s response. Citing a series of raises given to Apostle during his tenure, O’Leary says it’s “a tough pill to swallow as a parent and a taxpayer to say we don’t have money to buy books and materials so everyone gets the same, equal education, but you keep getting raises.” Melanie Charlson, president of the Missoula Education Association, says the situation is indicative of the challenges facing educators and administrators in an increasingly digital world. While acknowledging the imperative to prepare students to learn online, Charlson says textbooks are “one of those nuts and bolts, still, of education.” To achieve balance, she proposed MCPS make 30 math books available for each affected grade, in every elementary school. And she urges all parties to remain engaged with this issue. “I’m hoping that [MCPS administrators] are looking at this in broader terms, not just 3 through 5 math textbooks, but what else is out there that we need to consider for equity of access to students,” Charlson says. “It’s a big concern of mine.” Ted McDermott

Compliance

Sidewalk shoveling scuffle During the public comment period of the Nov. 10 Missoula City Council meeting, Ross Best stepped forward and offered a stinging criticism of what he described as the inadequacy of the city’s sidewalk clearing ordinance and of the city’s refusal to “reasonably” enforce it. “I’m a fanatic,” Best said. “I want the sidewalks to be clean and safe.” To help make that happen, Best said he files complaints when he notices people who fail to properly shovel—but he has been disappointed with the response, which doesn’t seem to effect any real change. After rattling off a long list of repeat offenders, Best told council that one of the violators he’s reported is the person in charge of the ordinance’s enforcement: the city’s code compliance manager, Gregg Wood. Best hypothesized that Wood’s hypocrisy might be the root of the problem, but Wood says Best has it all wrong. “The issue was, we got the complaint early in the morning,” Wood says, “and people have until 9 to clear their sidewalks.” When inspectors went out after 9 a.m., Wood says some violators reported by Best were discovered but that others—including Wood’s wife, who often does the chore at his house—had shoveled in time.

While Wood says Best’s accusations of non-enforcement are “absolutely false,” he acknowledges there’s room for discussion about the ordinance itself. As it stands now, inspectors respond only to complaints, rather than seeking out violations. When a complaint is made and a violation discovered, inspectors leave a notice and give property owners 24 hours to comply. After that grace period, members of the city’s Traffic Services

Department clean the sidewalks and send the property owner a bill for the work. Ginny Merriam, the city’s communications director, says the protocol is both practical and prudent. “I think, simply, it’s not efficient to have an army of people out driving around, looking for this or that violation,” Merriam says. “And I know with the current administration of the city, we’re really not interested in creating a police state, where local government is watching citizens to make sure they observe every ordinance. Nobody wants that.” Best, however, does want the city to do more. “It’s infuriating that the city of Missoula adopts a see-no-evil policy with regard to icy, dangerous sidewalks,” Best told council members. “And I would encourage you to deal with the problem. And I’ll be back here if you don’t.” Ted McDermott

Mount Jumbo

Sign language Missoula Parks and Recreation has had a bit of trouble on Mount Jumbo of late. According to conservation lands manager Morgan Valliant, the department’s effort to post signs about the city’s Dec. 1 winter closure on the conservation property have been repeatedly

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thwarted by vandals. “We’ve had two fenceposts up there that we installed a month and a half ago to hang a sign on, just a wooden post in the ground, and it’s been torn out five times,” Valliant says. “Even when we dumped 120 pounds worth of concrete in the bottom of the hole, whoever it was wiggled it out and threw it down the hill.” Trespass on Jumbo during the winter closure has been steadily increasing in recent years, Valliant adds, an issue that came to a “crescendo” with the avalanche last February that killed one Rattlesnake resident and buried two others. Parks and Recreation approved several recommendations last month for improving implementation of the closure including signage. Problems with sign vandalism in general aren’t necessarily new on Jumbo. For years, signs meant to stem the proliferation of user-created trails have been torn out. Valliant says most of the user-created trails simply parallel the main backbone trail, sometimes as close as 50 feet away. Others “come straight up from neighborhoods,” cutting through forest stands used by elk and other wildlife. “They’re at unsustainable grades, highly prone to erosion and just not situated well,” Valliant says. “They haven’t gone through any kind of an assessment by our wildlife biologists.” The Missoula Parks and Recreation board last week approved a new long-term plan aimed at maintaining forest health on portions of Jumbo for the benefit of wintering elk, a plan that reiterates the need to remove usercreated trails. The proliferation of such trails has been a management challenge on the mountain for years. A 2002 annual report on Jumbo stressed the subsequent potential for fragmentation of wildlife habitat, destruction of native vegetation and spread of noxious weeds. As winter closure signs go up this week, Valliant hopes vandals leave them alone. Additional trespass could come with heavy consequences. “Over the next two years, if we don’t see a decrease in trespassing and increased compliance with the Mount Jumbo winter closure, we’re actually going to look at closing the entire mountain through the winter,” he says, “versus leaving the L trail and the U.S. West trail open.” Alex Sakariassen

ETC. Andy Morris rides to the base of Snowbowl on a snowmobile. He’s just coming back from maintaining the ski area’s eight snowmaking machines, each of which is lit up on the mountains behind him. The handle of a shovel sticks up above Morris’ head, with its blade buried in his backpack. It’s somewhere in the single digits on a recent Sunday evening, and Morris is heading to a windowless pump house to warm up. “It’s kind of brutal work sometimes,” he says. “Wet and cold and you beat the shit out of your hands cranking and everything, tightening the hoses and all that kind of stuff. But it’s fun zipping around. I like to do it because, for us, it’s a super important element to the ski business.” Morris’ family owns Snowbowl, and he manages a crew of about four snowmakers who often work overnight shifts. During the snowmaking season, which usually extends from now until early January, Morris lives in the lodge to keep an eye on things and help out. In his free time, he practices his French horn, which, until moving home to Missoula about six years ago, he played professionally in Milan, Italy. The water that makes the resort’s snow flows down the mountain from a pair of reservoirs that together hold more than 2 million gallons. Because water is constantly being pumped into and out of the reservoirs, they don’t freeze. Each of the big snowmaking machines, known as “guns,” can produce up to 100 gallons of powder per minute. When the system’s functioning efficiently, Morris says he and his crew can use the reservoirs’ capacity in three or four days. “It’s just an element I know I can help out with,” Morris says. “It’s a particular kind of job that not a lot of people want to do.” The hours are long, the conditions tough, and he has been stalked by at least one mountain lion—but it’s not all bad. “There are points where it’s really nice, especially when you’re working way up there and you’re looking down on the city—all the city lights—and it’s clear like this,” he says. Soon, Morris has to get back to work. He sheathes his shovel in his backpack, walks back to his snowmobile and disappears into the mist of snow spraying down from his machines.

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Missoulian names new publisher amid times of change by Alex Sakariassen

Two months ago, the Missoulian named 17-year Lee Enterprises veteran Mark Heintzelman as its new publisher. The announcement was made nearly three years after Jim McGowan rose to the role from his position as sales and marketing director, a position he now fills once again. It also marked a return for Heintzelman to the paper where he started his career as assistant controller in 1997. “I think it would be a very big error in my ways to come here with any preconceived notions,” says photo by Cathrine L. Walters Heintzelman of his plans for the Missoulian. “I’m really in The past few months have brought a number of changes to the Missoulian, from moving its copy desk to an out-of-state design hub to the naming of Mark Heintzelman kind of a learning mode, a lis- as new publisher. tening mode.” So far, there’s been no shortage of new over two years,” he says. “So there’s no sur- to Montana with any predetermined plans, things for the publisher to absorb. Heintzel- prise. It’s not like some change all of a sud- saying any kind of “cookie-cutter approach” man’s appointment comes at a time when den happened. It was in process for a very, would be “shameful.” He intends to keep an open mind as he settles into his new poa number of major corporate changes are very, very long time.” The newspaper’s new subscription sition, which includes overseeing the touching down at the local daily newspaper—changes foreshadowed by its parent model, branded Connect Me Local, went Ravalli Republic. “Honestly, it’d be almost ignorant of company earlier this year and set into mo- into effect Oct. 12. The change packages tion before Heintzelman took over in Mis- print and digital products together, and in- me if I came in here with any assumpsoula. In a February presentation to creases monthly rates to $25 for home sub- tions,” Heintzelman says. “I don’t think shareholders, Lee executives outlined sev- scribers receiving seven print issues a week. that’s fair to the Missoulian, I don’t think eral business strategies for 2014, including Lee outlined its intent to implement the that’s fair to the Ravalli Republic, I don’t the centralization of page design and copy- model in 28 markets by this fall, informing think it’s fair to our other products, I editing duties at regional design centers, as shareholders in February that 37 percent of don’t think it’s fair to the employees that well as plans to expand a full-access sub- its seven-day audience still got their news are here.” Heintzelman grew up in Great Falls and scription model into new markets. Both from print products, with an additional changes went into effect at the Missoulian 18 percent using both print and digital for- joined the Missoulian after earning a bachmats. The figures came from a study con- elor’s degree in math at the University of in recent weeks. Lee has been working toward centraliz- ducted from January to June 2013 in Montana. His wife, Julie, is a Missoula native, ing certain newspaper functions at its design the company’s 11 largest markets, as are their two children. Heintzelman’s career with Lee Enterprises gradually took him centers for at least two years. In early 2013, including Billings. The Billings Gazette was one of the farther away from those roots, first to the Nebraska’s Lincoln Journal Star announced it had been named one of Lee’s three re- first Lee papers to make the switch to the Billings Gazette, then to Provo, Utah’s Daily gional design centers, along with hubs in new full-access model, Heintzelman says, Herald and eventually to The Sentinel in Munster, Ind., and Madison, Wis. That same adding that “throughout Lee Enterprises, I Carlisle, Pa., where he began working as month, media blogger Jim Romenesko wrote believe about 40 percent of the publications publisher in 2011. He considers the last job about several tips of subsequent copy desk have already converted as of the end of Sep- particularly noteworthy, emphasizing The layoffs at Lee papers in the Midwest. Lee’s tember. It’s not a new concept to Lee Enter- Sentinel’s distinction as the state’s best paper presentation to shareholders this spring said prises, and the timing of that happening under 20,000 circulation, according to the the design centers were serving 25 newspa- with my arrival were independent. The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. The pers, and expressed the company’s intent to Connect Me Local was already in full mo- fact that he’s even ended up back at the Missoulian leaves him “shocked.” expand those centers as part of “ongoing tion when I arrived.” “Really, honestly, this was never on Heintzelman also confirmed the Misbusiness transformation initiatives.” Heintzelman acknowledges the Mis- soulian will be cutting the number of an- my radar,” he says, calling the job a “unique” soulian did recently shift copy desk func- nual premium editions—print issues priced and “very surreal” opportunity. “If tions to one of Lee’s design centers. While above the normal rate for home sub- you would have asked me what my positions were shifted out of state, Heintzel- scribers—from 18 to just one on Thanksgiv- career path was, I would have named every other location before I ever mentioned man says “there was no net change in ing Day. While Lee’s corporate strategies have this one.” staffing.” “The employees that were involved ushered in change at the Missoulian, asakariassen@missoulanews.com with those areas have known about that for Heintzelman insists he’s not coming back

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Broadway bound The Poverello Center prepares for move to new facility by Jessica Mayrer

On a recent weekday morning, bundled up Poverello Center clients hurry past a man sleeping on a bench inside the homeless shelter’s first floor hallway. Temperatures outside are well below freezing. Inside the Ryman Street facility, one of two boilers broke the previous week, leaving the building noticeably cold. Four of the Pov’s seven toilets are also not working, and the showers never run hot. “All systems are failing,” says Pov Executive Director Eran Fowler Pehan. Every year as winter weather arrives, Pov staffers hustle to accommodate an increasing number of people who can no longer sleep outdoors. Erected in 1890, the three-story Ryman Street facility was never intended to be a homeless shelter, and has long been operating beyond its means. For example, the current Pov has 65 beds, but routinely houses more than 100 individuals during winter months. Those without bunks sleep on canvas cots or bedrolls on the floor. “It’s always terrible here,” Fowler Pehan says, noting with her characteristic positive attitude that there’s an upside to the challenges. “It always requires us to be creative and innovative and scrappy.” While the challenges remain during the recent cold weather, Fowler Pehan finally sees them coming to an end. Years of rallying the financial and political support necessary to build a new Poverello Center has finally paid off, and next month the shelter will move to its new home on West Broadway. “We are faring much better this winter,” Fowler Pehan says, “because we know it is our last.” The contrast between the existing shelter and the new Pov is striking. The Broadway facility is 6,000 square feet larger than the existing 15,000-square-foot facility on Ryman. Inside the new structure, radiant heat rises up from the floor inside the men’s dorm. There are enough bed frames to accommodate 115 people; no one will sleep on the floor. The toilets are fully functional, of course, and the showers have been designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. An elevator will also help staff and clients reach all three floors. “Those are really going to be game changers for our ability to serve people with mobility issues and elderly, which we just can’t do now,” Fowler Pehan says. A sprawling kitchen offers enough room for the volunteers who staff the Pov’s soup kitchen, an operation that prepared 140,000 meals last year. The new facility will also house a medical clinic and an office for

the YWCA Gateway Program, which assists homeless families. (The Pov doesn’t shelter children.) State and federal grants, in addition to a capital campaign that raised $1.6 million from local individuals and institutions, are paying for the new $4.7 million structure. A planned sale of the Ryman Street building to an as-of-yet undisclosed buyer is slated to generate additional revenue, Fowler Pehan says. “This building has been under contract for a year,” she says. “We do not believe that it’s going to be torn down.” Those involved in the nearly 10-yearlong effort to build the new shelter praise

cally addicted and homeless people comprise 11 percent of the overall homeless population and consume at least 50 percent of all resources dedicated to helping this demographic. Yet in Missoula, Patrick says, “They’re not served by anybody.” Absent an easy fix, Reaching Home committee members are evaluating the practicality of creating what’s called “wet housing” in Missoula, Patrick says. Such housing provide long-term accommodations, in addition to counseling, for alcoholics not deemed a safety risk. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a wet housing program launched

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The Poverello Center is slated to move to its new location on West Broadway in mid-December. Executive Director Eran Fowler Pehan calls the transition a “game changer” for the homeless shelter.

it as a transformative project that stands to help reshape the face of area homelessness. “People will be served with dignity,” says Susan Hay Patrick, who, in addition to serving as United Way of Missoula County’s chief executive officer, has played an active role drumming up political and financial backing for the Pov. “It will enable the Pov to really continue carrying on its mission, but this time now in a facility that lets it do a better job on behalf of the people it serves and on behalf of people in the community.” With the new Pov nearly complete and the move scheduled for mid-December, officials and social service providers are turning their attention to fulfilling Missoula’s ambitious 10-year plan to end homelessness. Titled “Reaching Home,” the 2012 plan outlines other challenges facing the community. For instance, while the Pov doesn’t house people impaired by drugs or alcohol, that demographic is among the most expensive to help. Experts estimate that chroni-

by Seattle in 2005 resulted in an almost 33 percent decrease in alcohol use among participants and saved roughly $2,500 per month per resident—costs that were previously incurred in jails, hospitals and detox facilities. “This is something that has worked very successfully in other communities,” Patrick says. “It’s worth looking at in Missoula.” While team members such as Patrick and others grapple with other challenges, Fowler Pehan is focused on the immediate future of the Pov. One of her priorities, she says, is carrying the same “scrappy” mentality developed at Ryman Street to the new location, even though her staff should face fewer logistical challenges. “We’re all down there washing dishes,” Fowler Pehan says. “We’re all down there working in the pantry—and we don’t want to lose that either.” jmayrer@missoulanews.com

missoulanews.com • November 20–November 27, 2014 [9]

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Covert oops The real reason a secret GOP caucus meeting is a big deal by Dan Brooks

We’ve still got seven weeks before the legislature comes into session, but Montana Republicans have started the 2015 lawmaking season with a bang. It was the kind of bang you make when you’re sneaking around in the dark and find the coffee table, but it was impressive nonetheless. Last week, about 50 House Republicans met in the basement of Jorgensen’s Inn & Suites in Helena for a secret meeting presided over by Majority Leader Keith Regier, R–Kalispell. Thanks to a report by John S. Adams, I read about it in the Great Falls Tribune. So the headline here is not so much “Republicans hold secret meeting” as “Republicans hold secret meeting, reports newspaper.” There is an argument to be made that the meeting itself was illegal. In a 1998 right-to-know case brought by 22 Montana news organizations, District Judge Thomas Honzel ruled that the state constitution requires legislative caucus meetings to be open to the public. Last week’s meeting was not publicly announced. Given that it involved a quorum of one party’s legislators, who were invited via—I’m not making this up—secret notes handed out by Republican whips, it probably constituted a caucus in violation of state law. I’m not especially interested in that aspect of the story, though. What interests me is (A) why Regier and 2013 Senate Majority leader Jeff Essmann, R–Billings, went to such trouble to keep last week’s caucus secret, and (B) how they so manifestly failed. In defending element (A), Essmann has deployed a series of contradictory explanations that intrigue more than they excuse. He insists that the meeting was totally not a big deal, since its purpose was merely to hand out a survey and not to discuss future legislation. “I think the critical question is whether democracy is improved or hindered if people can’t have frank discussions,” he told the Tribune. “The purpose of the open meeting laws, where we decide things, which we do in committee and on the floor, are open.”

First of all, the survey had “11-13-14 Republican House Caucus” printed at the top, which was probably a mistake from a legal standpoint. Second, open meeting laws cover more than just committee and floor meetings; that’s the whole point of Honzel’s 1998 decision. Third, and most importantly, Essmann’s survey claim doesn’t make sense, especially given his remark about “frank discussions.”

“These revelations suggest the Republican Party of Montana underestimates our ability to grasp its plans and overestimates its own ability to execute them.” His explanation forces us to decide whether he is incompetent or merely lying. If the only purpose of the meeting was to survey Republican lawmakers, why not hand out surveys instead of invitations? I am worried about a GOP in which the plan to is to hand out notes inviting everyone to a secret meeting where we hand out surveys. That is not sterling organizational competence, right there. Fortunately for all of us, Essmann does business more efficiently than that. So what kind of “frank discussions” did Republicans have during the caucus whose sole purpose was to hand out a survey? And what about them was so frank that they had to be held secretly in a basement?

The mind boggles, which is exactly why Republicans should embrace openmeetings law. Probably, nothing they discussed last week is worse than what I can imagine. In starting the legislative pre-season with a secret caucus, Regier and Essmann have made the Montana GOP like the alien in Alien: much more scary because we can’t really see it. I don’t know what Helena’s Republican majority is planning for next year. Given that they already rejected Medicare funding and tried to nullify federal gun laws in public, I can’t imagine what they would keep secret. But perhaps the only secret here is that the leadership of the Montana GOP has become comically paranoid. That secret has become public, too. I don’t think it’s a big deal that Republicans in Helena held a secret caucus meeting. I think it’s a big deal that they felt they needed to, and a smaller but compounding deal that they did it so badly. These two revelations suggest the Republican Party of Montana underestimates our ability to grasp its plans and overestimates its own ability to execute them. Every legislator who attended that meeting is a public figure now. They represent the public, and they enjoy a public mandate. The only way to fulfill that mandate is publicly. If the GOP is considering ideas so crazy that it can’t have “frank discussions” about them in public view, maybe those ideas should not become public policy. The Republican Party cannot do what’s best for Montana without Montanans finding out. Last week’s meeting suggested they can’t do anything without us finding out. Maybe Essmann and Regier should think of that as a good thing. Maybe public awareness of what our lawmakers do is a useful tool for both the GOP and voters. It’s their legislature for the next two years, but it’s still our state. Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture and sci-fi movies at combatblog.net. His column appears weekly in the Independent.

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[10] Missoula Independent • November 20–November 27, 2014

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What we need now A juror explains why rape convictions prove so elusive by Ben Fowlkes

After three days of testimony and a few hours in the cloistered deliberation room on the second floor of the Missoula County Courthouse, my fellow jurors on a recent rape trial kept saying they wanted more. More evidence, more proof, more than just the word of one 19-year-old girl who said she was raped in her dorm room at the University of Montana last winter by one 19-yearold boy, who said it was a consensual sexual encounter. You probably didn’t hear much about this case. The initial arrest got a write-up in the Missoulian. The trial didn’t. Neither did its outcome. That part was decided by 12 people locked in a room late one Wednesday evening in early November, and what we said to each other in that room can tell you a lot about why we hear so much about rape in Missoula, but so little about rape convictions. The case itself was pretty simple, if such a horrible crime can ever be described that way. Just your classic case of “girl meets boy through mutual friends, boy hangs around girl’s dorm room until everyone else leaves, girl tells boy no just before boy pins her down and rapes her in her own bed.” At this point you can probably guess which way I, along with three others, voted in the deliberations. Those of my fellow jurors who voted to acquit got hung up on a few different things. One was the lack of any particularly damning physical evidence (the victim was bruised, but not beaten). Another was her behavior during the alleged assault (she didn’t fight or scream or dial 911 on her cellphone) as well as after (she went to the Curry Health Center the next day, but not until later in the day). Mostly though, it came down to who you chose to believe. The girl took the stand and told us that she said no, multiple times, and very clearly. The boy took the stand and told us she’d actually, literally said yes. No one in the jury room, even those who voted to acquit, seemed willing to believe that part of his testimony. Still, it wasn’t enough, according to the other eight jurors. They needed more than that to send a teenager to Deer Lodge and brand him a sex offender. That was serious. That was ruining his life. The victim? Her life was apparently her problem.

What left me feeling depressed after the judge dismissed our hung jury was that, in most rape cases, there isn’t anything more. It’s just this—a woman saying she was raped and a man saying she wasn’t—over and over again, followed by a jury wanting to know why she didn’t act the way it thinks rape victims should act. “I’ve been doing this for 15 years, and I’ve seen maybe one victim who fought back,” Missoula County Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney Jennifer Clark told me after the trial.

“What we said to each other in that room can tell you a lot about why we hear so much about rape in Missoula, but so little about rape convictions.” Her co-counsel on this case, Jennifer Ewan, sits on an external review panel that examines Missoula’s handling of rape cases in the aftermath of the Department of Justice investigation. The board has nearly a dozen cases before it now, she said, and of the ones she’s seen up until this point, “they’re all like this.” That presents us with a conundrum. If this is what rape usually looks like—an acquaintance or a friend rather than a stranger in a creepy van; a victim who, often to her own dismay, freezes rather than fights; an absence of CSI-quality physical evidence—and if that’s not good enough to convince 12 people to stand up and say guilty, how are we ever going to do anything about this problem? It’s not just Missoula’s problem, either. According to recent FBI statistics, docu-

mented rape cases in the U.S. are “cleared” (meaning that police make an arrest or the victim refuses to cooperate) just 40 percent of the time. That’s a clearance rate significantly lower than that for murders and assaults. Of those rape cases that do go forward, fewer than half result in a felony conviction, making rape one of the worst crimes a person can commit that’s least likely to land that person in prison. And that’s just the documented cases. When you consider the fact that many rapes go unreported, perhaps in part because of the low probability of the accusation resulting in anything that resembles justice, that’s when the creeping sense of despair really sets in. Which is what makes it all the more remarkable that the people who regularly confront these realities on behalf of Missoulians, from prosecutors to police, somehow manage to stave off cynicism. “I consider a hung jury a victory,” said Missoula Police Detective Connie Brueckner, who explained that her job is “not to get convictions” in sexual assault cases. Instead, she said, it’s to conduct thorough investigations during which victims feel that they are treated fairly and their accusations are taken seriously. Sexual assault cases have spiked in Missoula recently, according to Brueckner, “but that’s a good thing,” she said, because it’s likely a sign not that more rapes are being committed, but that more victims feel comfortable reporting them. That, according to Ewan, is a sign of a cultural shift in attitudes about rape and the myths surrounding it. “That’s what it’s going to take,” Ewan added. “And those attitudes do change over time.” But they don’t change on their own. Changing those attitudes requires the help of the people who harbor them, and it is those people—all of us—who are responsible for creating a community that protects its members and punishes those who harm them. The court will be seeking the help of 12 more such people soon. With this case headed for a retrial, the matter is still yet to be decided. editor@missoulanews.com

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CURSES, FOILED AGAIN –Five beachgoers who were robbed at gunpoint in Dania Beach, Fla., identified Jonathan Warrenfeltz, 24, as one of two suspects by the word “Misunderstood” clearly tattooed on his forehead. Police tracked Warrenfeltz and Joshua Zeaya, 23, because while fleeing they “started throwing [stolen] property out of the vehicle” that led to the motel where they were arrested. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) When Dustin Kite, 25, fled from an outdoor-gear store in Chattanooga, Tenn., with stolen merchandise, he found himself pursued by store employees and customers, all long-distance runners. They chased him down the street, through parking lots, over a neighboring business’s fence and into nearby woods. By then, assistant manager Eric Loffland said, “he was definitely losing wind.” Langland and the other runners caught up with the suspect and held him until police arrived. (Chattanooga Times Free Press and Trail Runner)

POT POLICY – After Italy legalized medical marijuana last year, its high cost—up to 10 times what street dealers charge—kept people from signing up with dispensaries. This fall, the government announced it would lower prices by having the army grow cannabis for Italy’s health care system. Regional health authorities are expected to offer it to qualified patients cheaply or for free, but officials intend regulating its use to make sure that “curing sick people does not become an excuse to expand the use of the substance,” anti-drug campaigner Senator Carlo Giovanardi said, noting that legalization would lead to “a society of zombies.” (Reuters) Academic researchers interviewed by the media as qualified experts opposed to legalizing marijuana for medical use often are on the payroll of leading pharmaceutical companies whose costly prescription painkillers, especially addictive opioids, could be replaced by pot. When they’re quoted, their drug-industry ties aren’t revealed. (VICE) England’s third-tier soccer club Rochdale is using powerful grow lights confiscated during drug raids to improve the turf on its field. Police donated the lights to avoid having to pay for their disposal. Groundskeeper Oli Makin said the team now has a lighting system comparable to rigs used by Premier League clubs that cost upwards of $48,000. (Associated Press) Seattle Municipal Court judge Fred Bonner dismissed 100 tickets for public use of marijuana, including 66 written by Bicycle Officer Randy Jokela, 52. Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole said she is considering suspending Jokela, described as having a political agenda, for three days without pay. (Seattle Times)

BATTLE OF THE BULGE – Women whose large calves make it difficult to zip up tight-fitting, knee-high boots are turning to doctors, who report growing popularity for plastic surgery to combat “boot bulge.” “It’s a tricky procedure,” said Dr. Matthew Schulman, a New York City plastic surgeon. “You’re using microliposuction to take out very small amounts of fat.” The procedure requires up to 10 months for recovery and is impossible for women who are avid bike riders or runners because their calves are all muscle, Schulman noted, explaining, “There has to be at least a little fat there to perform the procedure.” (ABC News) TEMPER, TEMPER – Oklahoma authorities looking for Lofton Gray Jr., 31, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, located him in a Gallup, N.M., hospital. New Mexico State Police said Gray was driving a stolen vehicle when he got involved in a road-rage incident and threw a crowbar at a driver, who then hit Gray with his vehicle. Authorities said Gray’s injuries weren’t life threatening. (Albuquerque’s KRQE-TV) WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED – A man broke into a home in Zephyrhills, Fla., and tried to sexually assault an 80-year-old woman, but she fought him off with her vacuum cleaner. Authorities said that when she ran for help, the suspect fled, taking the vacuum cleaner with him. (St. Petersburg’s Bay News 9) SILENCE IS GOLDEN – The latest trend in resort amenities is silence. Hotels from luxury resorts to business-travel chains are marketing noise-free zones, triple-paned glass, soundproof walls, extra padding under carpets, door seals and TVs that won’t exceed a certain volume. Some hotels offer digital detox packages that include locking guests’ phones away for safekeeping. Other hotels are promoting activities designed specifically to slow guests down, tone down the noise and allow them to tune into their inner voice. “Everybody needs to try at least once to disconnect from their devices and to reconnect with their partner, wife or family,” said Pascal Forotti, general manager of the Four Seasons Costa Rica. (Fortune and The Top Tier) EGO TRIP-UPS – Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 28 people with cashing counterfeit checks using details from Instagram photos. The group obtained individual account numbers and bank routing information by searching hashtag #myfirstpaycheck, where people post photos of themselves holding their paychecks. “This case is representative of a recurring trend: the migration of traditional street criminals to white-collar fraud,” U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger said. (CNN) Islamic clerics condemned “selfie fever” involving pilgrims taking pictures of themselves Mecca’s holy sites. Their comments appeared in an article, “Say No to Hajj Selfie,” which addressed the more than two million Muslims making the annual pilgrimage this October. “It is as though the only purpose of this trip is to take pictures and not worship,” Sheikh Abdul Razzaq Al-Badr said, noting that the Prophet called for a pilgrimage without boasting or showing off. “And when they return home, they say: ‘Come look at me, this is me on Arafat, this is me in Muzdalifah.’” (International Business Times) FROZEN ASSETS – The latest food trend is artisanal ice. Joe Ambrose, founder of Favourite Ice, which supplies hand-chiseled frozen water to 30 restaurants and caterers in the Washington, D.C., area, said he filters minerals from tap water that make ice cloudy and then puts the water in a machine that turns out 200- to 300-pound clocks of crystal-clear ice. A band saw then cuts the blocks into 25-pound slabs or 2inch cubes. Restaurants charge $1 or more per cube. The selling point, besides aesthetics, is that the larger cubes melt more slowly so they don’t water down the drink. “If you’re going to get a drink that’s $15,” Ambrose said, “it better have the best ice.” (NPR) FIRE POWER – A crematorium caught fire in Henrico, Va., while an employee was cremating a 500pound body. “The body was so obese that the actual body fat came off and went straight up the stack,” manager Jerry Hendrix said, and then “the grease hit the roof and started the fire.” (Richmond’s WWBT-TV)

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ew things create more stress than the preparation of a big holiday feast. Family. Friends. Endless grocery runs. Countless different dietary restrictions. Two days of prep time. Three days of dishes. Having to watch the Detroit Lions. It’s enough to make anyone short of Martha Stewart a little manic. We’re here to say: It’s going to be okay. No, really. There are ways to make this easy—or, at least, easier. First, let’s offer some help. According to the National Turkey Federation, nearly 88 percent of Americans will consume 46 million turkeys this Thanksgiving. Chances are, you’re going to be eating—or even preparing—one of those

birds. We’ve put together eight simple ways to ensure your turkey is the best on the block. (See opposite page.) But the bird isn’t the only word at a holiday spread. We tracked down some of Missoula’s favorite restaurants—from the two most recent Best New Restaurant winners, as voted by Indy readers, to one of downtown’s historic staples—in search of recipes that could complement your bird or replace it altogether. We won’t get you out of talking with the crazy uncle or making a vegan dish for that New Age niece or hitting Good Food Store 37 times or doing all of the dishes, but these few pages just might inspire you to start the season of celebration on a thankful note.

Chipotle Chile and Garlic-Stuffed Prime Rib Roast The Laughing Grizzly Bar & Grill, Owner Keegan Eisenstadt and Sous Chef Wayne Harrison “A beef rib roast, like Kool & the Gang, screams celebration!” explains Eisenstadt. “That’s why the Laughing Grizzly does prime rib specials Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The meat is expensive, but it rewards minimal effort with amazing, juicy flavor. For the holiday food issue, we wanted to give everyone a little taste of the chile-infused offerings at the Laughing Grizzly. All you need to do is poke pieces of sliced garlic rolled in chipotle powder into the meat, season it with salt and pepper and roast it. Serve with pretty much anything, but we prefer cheesy garlic mashed potatoes and fresh greens with either au jus or creamy horseradish for dipping. “If you run into problems with the recipe,” he adds, “feel free to call the Laughing Grizzly. We’ll be happy to help out as best we can.” INGREDIENTS: 1½ teaspoon chipotle powder (ground red) 5-6 cloves garlic 2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided 1 8-9 pound, boneless rib roast (prime rib), fat trimmed 1 tablespoon canola oil (Serves 12, with plenty of leftovers) INSTRUCTIONS: Trim off the root end of the garlic cloves and blanche them in water. Then slice each clove into quarters. Toss sliced garlic cloves in a bowl with 1 teaspoon chipotle powder and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cut ½-inch-deep slits every 2 inches on the meaty sides of the roast.

Insert a sliver of seasoned garlic into each slit. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season the meat all over with the remaining ½ teaspoon of chipotle powder and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Place a large roasting pan over two burners on mediumhigh heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Add the roast, fat-side down. Cook until dark brown and crusted on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Finish with the roast meat-side up. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue roasting for 1½ to 2½ hours, depending on weight (estimate 12 to 16 minutes per pound). The roast is done when an instantread thermometer inserted deep into a fleshy part registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 135 degrees for medium. Remove the roast to a carving board; cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes. Using a large chef ’s knife, trim any excess fat and slice the meat into slices as thick or thin as you like. Serve immediately.

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CHEF’S NOTE: Rib roasts typically have a thick layer of fat (called the “fat cap”) on one side. Trim the fat so it’s only ¼ to ½ inch thick; a little layer of fat will help keep the meat moist while it’s roasting and can be trimmed off before serving.

Roasted Romaine Salad with Yam, Black Bean and Bacon Hash Five on Black, Kitchen Manager Shelby Gores Brazilian food at your holiday spread? Absolutely, says the kitchen manager of one of downtown’s most popular new restaurants. “We have created a side dish that uses basic ingredients that most at home cooks can find and enjoy,” explains Gores. “While Brazilian food seems like it doesn’t fit into an American holiday dinner table, we find that this simple salad could complement any ham or turkey dinner.” Gores adds that the recipe is completely gluten free and can be made vegan, if necessary. But for the meat lovers, Gores doesn’t mince words: “Who doesn’t love bacon?” INGREDIENTS: For the hash: ½ pound bacon 4 cups yams or sweet potatoes, skin on and diced 1 cup red onion, diced 2 cups red bell pepper, diced 2 cups black beans (one 15-ounce can of prepared beans, or use dried beans and prepare ahead of time by following package directions) 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, minced finely (or 1 tablespoon of dried oregano) For the cumin lime vinaigrette: ½ lime (add more if desired) 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced finely (or a dash of dried oregano) 1 pinch salt (add more if desired) ¼ cup olive oil (add a tablespoon more if desired for thicker vinaigrette)

INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon in a heated non-stick sauté pan, removing bacon once crispy. Place bacon on a paper-toweled plate. Save bacon grease in pan. Add yams, onions and peppers to pan. Stir often until potatoes are soft and browning, about 10-12 minutes. Rough chop bacon. Add bacon, beans, garlic and oregano, and heat through. Add dash of pepper and salt to taste. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together without oil. One tablespoon at a time, add the oil while whisking. You can add more oil for desired thickness. Set aside. Clean and dry romaine heads. Make sure to trim green tops off. Peel the first few outer layers, leaving the firm center. Place in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until wilted. Take from oven and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with vinaigrette. Top with hash. Garnish with cilantro and wedge of lime. CHEF’S NOTES: To go with the vegan option, simply skip the bacon steps for a yam and black bean hash.

3-4 large heads of romaine lettuce (Serves 4-6)

Creole Peanut Soup Butterfly Herbs, Manager Debby Barberio “I can’t take full credit for this recipe,” admits Barberio, “...or then I’d be like John Walsh.” Aside from delivering the occasional one-liner, the humble Barberio is responsible for this weekly staple becoming a favorite at the venerable downtown coffee shop. Ever since she found the recipe back in 2000 and made a few tweaks here and there to perfect it, the soup has been Butterfly’s regular Friday soup special. Now, she says, customers come in from far and wide specifically for this cup of Creole goodness. “I have one who comes in every Friday for two to-go cups,” she says, “and she’s from Fort Benton.” When the Indy approached Barberio about sharing the recipe for this issue, she didn’t hesitate. In fact, she had a copy of it at the ready. “Enough people ask for the recipe that I just keep it handy,” she says. “I’ve been sharing it for years.” INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, chopped ½ cup rice flour 1 tablespoon ground celery seed ½ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped

12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter 2-3 tablespoons of chicken base or 2-3 large cans of chicken broth 1 quart half-and-half 1 pint heavy cream ¼ cup parsley flakes Chopped roasted peanuts for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: In large soup pot, melt butter and sauté onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Add rice flour and stir using a whisk to smooth the flour. Add enough water and chicken broth to fill pot about halfway. Add celery seed. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Add peanut butter, continue stirring until smooth. Add jalapeños. Continue cooking on low-medium heat until soup is somewhat thick. Reduce heat to low, add half-and-half, heavy cream and parsley. Heat through and serve. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Talking turkey Eight easy ways to cook the best bird 1. WATCH YOUR WEIGHT. In general, figure 1 or 1.5 pounds per turkey eater, and round up to account for bones. Eight people equals a 12-pound bird (if you’re not aiming for leftovers). 2. NO-FILL ZONE. Save the stuffing for a separate dish and fill your bird’s cavity with aromatic herbs like rosemary, as well as onions and carrots. This helps flavor the meat, and helps the turkey cook quicker.

3. RUB IT UP. If you’re not massaging copious amounts of oil and herbs over the skin of your bird, then you’re doing it wrong. If you’re ready to take the relationship to the next level, get that stuff rubbed up under the skin as well. 4. LEGS BACK. If your roasting pan fits lengthwise in your oven, position it so the bird’s legs face the back. That’s typically the hottest part of the oven and the legs tend to cook slower.

5. FLIP THE BIRD. Start with the bird upside down on the roasting rack, then flip it after an hour. This helps the bird’s natural juices collect in the breasts. (Chef ’s note: Don’t worry about rack marks ruining the look of your bird. They go away as it continues to cook.)

7. DONE AND DONE. When the internal temperature hits 165 degrees,pull that thing out of the oven.

6. NO PEEKING. Constantly opening the oven will alter the oven temperature and potentially dry out your turkey.

8. REST UP. Once your turkey is done, tent with foil and let it sit for at least 20 minutes before carving.

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Saffron Ginger Bison Face Club, Chef Tim Chen One of Missoula’s newest restaurants features dishes from perhaps one of the city’s most seasoned chefs. Tim Chen has 42 years experience, including 14 years at a five-star hotel in Hong Kong. He and his wife Angel own restaurants in Bozeman and Arkansas, and have now brought their Asian fusion cuisine to downtown Missoula, next to the Badlander and Golden Rose. This Saffron Ginger Bison recipe is featured on the menu. INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons saffron 12 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced 4 ounce fresh ginger, grated 1 ounce green onions, diced 1 ½ pounds bison meat, sliced 4 teaspoons red curry paste 4 teaspoons chili paste 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons rice cooking wine (Serves 4) INSTRUCTIONS: Place pan on stovetop and turn heat setting to very high. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to pan. When hot enough that a few drops of water will sizzle, add fresh ginger and saffron and cook in the pan really fast, for 2-3 seconds, stirring constantly. Continue to stir constantly and add sliced bison, mushrooms and onion. Add cooking wine. Keep stirring. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook for 4 minutes then remove from heat. Meat should be medium rare. CHEF’S NOTES: While Chef Tim uses local bison in his recipe, he says beef, elk or venison can make a good substitute.

Tapioca, Coconut and Pumpkin Pie/Pudding Flash in the Pan columnist Ari LeVaux “I have nothing against pie, especially pumpkin pie,” says LeVaux. “In a previous life I even ran a pumpkin pie business, which boomed around Thanksgiving. But during that time I realized that I’m too lazy to make crust—and, besides, it isn’t necessary. Most of us don’t eat pie for the crust, but rather, the filling, also known as pudding. And pudding is not only the best part of the pie, it’s the easy part. “So let me be the one to say that there’s no shame in skipping the crust,” he continues. “If you want to turn this pudding into pie, simply follow the same directions, but pour it into your pie crust.”

LeVaux says it’s not an overly sweetened dish, but the inherent sweetness of the squash/sweet potato and coconut combine with the molasses for a truly amazing pudding—or pie—experience. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cooked squash (preferably kabocha), or 1 cup each of cooked squash and sweet potato 2 tablespoons granulated tapioca (aka cracked tapioca) 2 tablespoons cornmeal 2 tablespoons molasses 1 can full-fat coconut milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pie crust, if desired INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender. Mix until smooth. Pour into buttered baking pan (or pie crust). Bake at 300 degrees until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool to room temperature. For pudding, refrigerate overnight. ARI’S NOTES: I use molasses here because I really like the dark, intense flavor, especially this time of year. Just as importantly, I opt for the extra-intense blackstrap variety of molasses, which is less sweet, and has a bit of bitterness. If you’ve got a sensitive palate, you should probably avoid blackstrap. In fact, consider skipping the molasses altogether in favor of brown sugar.

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[arts]

What do you want to do with your life? Mark Metcalf found fame with Animal House but, it’s theater—even in small-town Missoula— that keeps him coming back for more by Erika Fredrickson

photos by Cathrine L. Walters

hile having coffee with Mark Metcalf at Break Espresso on a recent afternoon, I glanced around at the table-dwellers peering at their laptops and wondered if anyone had taken notice of him. Metcalf has a charming presence and star-studded credits, but it’s not like he’s on the same celebrity tier as Brad Pitt. Still, for film geeks like me, he’s something even better: He’s a character actor. He’s the guy you see and say, “Hey, it’s that guy.” He’s the underrated actor you vaguely recognize from episodes of “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Ally McBeal,” “Party of Five” and “JAG.” And, though he’s not as prolific as, say, Harry Dean Stanton or Alan Rickman, Metcalf has some distinctly iconic roles under his belt. He played “the maestro” in “Seinfeld” and the grotesque vampire known as “The Master” in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” (“Hopefully I’m not recognizable in that one,” he says, laughing.) He’s particularly famous for being the ROTC cadet bully Doug Niedermeyer in the 1978 classic Animal House, though it was perhaps his reprisal of the character in Twisted Sister’s 1984 music video, “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” that really elevated his profile. That was when MTV was still good and people cared about music videos having a storyline. The video launched Twisted Sister’s career arguably because people loved Metcalf as the spittingmad father yelling to his son, “What do you want to do with your life?” The kid’s answer was, of course, “I wanna rock!” which resonated with all kids, then and now. “We shot the video in two days,” Metcalf says at Break Espresso. “I got on a plane and flew back to New York and I didn’t think anything more of it until people started stopping me on the street asking me

to say the line. I’d say it and they’d say, ‘No, no, no! You’ve got to spit on me when you say it!’” That was 30 years ago, but still it comes as a surprise to find Metcalf living in Missoula and gearing up to play Scrooge in the University of Montana School of Theater and Dance’s A Christmas Carol. He neither appears to miss the long-ago celebrity nor seems annoyed rehashing it. In the mid-1990s he traded in television and film for working in off-Broadway productions, though he’d just gotten rave reviews from “Seinfeld” episodes as the conductor who insists on being called “maestro,” even on dates. “I got bored with television,” he says. “I was doing good, smart TV—and some dumb TV—but I was just not satisfied. The theater is so much more satisfying because it’s live.” Metcalf didn’t give himself much chance to gain a stage presence in New York or LA. In the late 1990s he and his then-wife moved to Milwaukee to start a restaurant, and Metcalf decided it would be fine to scrap acting all together. But not long after he moved to the city, the director for First Stage Children’s Theater in Milwaukee tracked him down at the restaurant bar and asked if he would be in a play. At first, Metcalf balked. “I told him that I don’t want to do children’s theater—all ghosts and goblins and stuff like that— no, thank you.” But then he read the script, Einstein, Hero of the Mind, which followed Albert Einstein from the time he was a stammering 7-year-old, through the Holocaust, to the time of the atom bomb, when he would sit in a rowboat on a lake at Princeton trying to understand his culpability for the killing of 300,000 people in an instant.

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“It was one actor, me, and a 14-year-old girl and 47 puppets that were operated by six actors,” Metcalf says. “It was a wonderful story, so I went and did it. They ended up being some of the best actors that I’ve ever worked with [because] they showed up on time, they knew their lines, they listened and they understood the craft.” Character actors zero in on craft because the only way to stand out in a supporting role or bit scene is to perfect the little details. Metcalf ’s first play was in a University of Michigan production of Shakespeare’s Henry VI. He was an engineering student at the time, following in the footsteps of his father who was one of the world’s foremost experts on tunnels. Metcalf ’s roommate encouraged him to try out for the play. “He said the girls are really friendly in the theater program,” Metcalf says. “And since there barely were any girls in the engineering school, I said, okay.” He didn’t get a big part, but he did get cast in 15 roles. “Some of them had lines and some of them were standing around holding a spear,” he says. “I did false noses for all of the characters—I’d push it up and make it a pointed nose, push it down and make it broken to the right, or make it a big Roman nose. I got really into it and haven’t been able to get out of it since.” Metcalf moved to Missoula a year and a half ago to follow his son, who is pursuing a wildlife biology degree at UM. As with his move to Milwaukee, the actor came here without any expectations for acting opportunities. But when the Montana Repertory Theater’s artistic director, Greg Johnson, asked him to play Scrooge for the university production, he couldn’t resist. “It’s hard to say no to Scrooge,” Metcalf says. “It’s such a great, great part. You get to go from the cranki-

est guy in the world to the happiest and most generous guy in the world.” Even as Metcalf pursues new roles, his past still follows him. He just recently started getting modest royalty checks for the Twisted Sister video, due to new rules created by the Screen Actors Guild. As a board member for the Montana Natural History Center, he has twice auctioned off a high-priced “item” that consists of him personally coming to the bidder’s home to watch Animal House and discuss the movie. “All the elements are there to make it a really good movie,” he says, “but as an actor you don’t think, ‘Oh, I’ll be talking about this 37 years from now and people will be paying lots of money for me to come to their houses and watch it with them.’ I suspect that love for the movie will continue going on long after my dust settles.” All those iconic roles might live forever in other people’s minds, but Metcalf seems to live in the present. And theater, even in small place like Missoula, is where he’s most happy. “Coming from this family of engineers where everything was rather dry and mathematical, to a world filled with mad, crazy, lovely theater people, I felt like Miranda in The Tempest when she comes out of the cave and says, ‘Oh brave new world! How many goodly creatures are there here!’ It’s a great gift.” Mark Metcalf stars in UM’s A Christmas Carol opening Tue., Nov. 25, at 7:30 PM and again Nov. 29–30 and Dec. 2–6. $20/$16 students and seniors/$10 children 12 and under. Visit umt.edu/theatredance for full details. efredrickson@missoulanews.com

[music]

Life won’t wait Is the decay of punk rock just the decay of us? by Dan Brooks

Last month, Tim Armstrong released an entire Rancid album without acknowledging that he was about to turn 50. Through 14 songs, he did not mention that he was older than “Kick Out the Jams” or say what it felt like to tour with punk bands for 27 years. For the entirety of Honor Is All We Know, being six years away from AARP membership is the elephant in the room. Stylistically, the album falls between …And Out Come the Wolves and Life Won’t Wait, both of which were recorded in the 1990s. Consider that for a moment: Tim Armstrong recorded an album called Life Won’t Wait 16 years ago, and he still has a mohawk. He has been making basically the same punkbranded music for three decades, so that fans like me who were scandalized to learn he was 32 in 1997 are now alarmed to realize he is 49. Also I love that music. It is probably because I am old, too. Depending on what you consider “real,” I became a punk at age 14 when I got my first Clash album, or at age 20 when I was first punched at a hardcore show. These events happened between 1991 and 1997. I was young, which is to say that punk rock was in its golden age. Several older punks denied this evident truth, claiming that bands like The Vandals and NOFX were pale imitations of Minor Threat and The Ramones. But the people who said that didn’t know what they were talking about. Of course they didn’t understand the bands that were at that moment making the best punk rock ever, because they were too old to go to shows. They could not properly pursue the punk lifestyle, making new friends and discovering new music by pounding beers and crashing into one another. Their bones would shatter. Now I stay out of the pit because of my trick shoulder, and I worry that the contemporary punk bands do not sound as good as the 1990s punk bands. I know that is empirically not true. Tinnitus means that nothing sounds as good to me as it did in the ’90s, including human speech. The shows do not move me in the same way because I am not moving as I watch them. The decay of punk is an illusion, and my urge to believe in it testifies only to the decay of me. Should I therefore stop listening to punk rock and going to shows? Only the most heartless person— by which I mean the most 22-year-old person—would say so. Should Tim Armstrong stop writing Rancid songs? Again, all but my cruelest self says no. But should we both stop being punks? There is something about the aging punk that is immediately undignified. What does it mean to be or stop being a punk, anyway? It is possible that when we say “punk,” we mean the condition of liking abrasive music while being young?

illustration by Pumpernickel Stewart

Perhaps the unifying quality of the form is not the bands or the waves of people who listen to them, but the demographic. Punk equals youth plus nihilism, or youth plus defiance, or youth plus despair. “No future” is a slogan for young people. It doesn’t sound as cool when your dad says it. This is the stuff depressions are made from. In stanza four of “Mayakovsky,” the poet Frank O’Hara writes: Now I am quietly waiting for the catastrophe of my personality to seem beautiful again, and interesting, and modern. The old punk is no longer beautiful. His punk is not modern, consisting of bands that influenced the bands now doing something new. But it all remains so interesting. The shows are interesting. The scene is interesting. Walking into a humid basement and hearing the buzz of ungrounded amplifiers is interesting. The promise of meeting someone new whom you kind of recognize already is interesting, the way the self is interesting, the way an identity is interesting. At some point between being young and being old, identity goes from something you could be to something you must stop doing. That is when you should get into punk rock. Do it right after you graduate from college with a degree in computers. That’s when I became who I am, this silly remnant that still clings to me. That’s when punk rock mattered. arts@missoulanews.com

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[music]

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Party animal Mean Jeans nails the young, punk ethos

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Mean Jeans

These might seem like dark times for pop punk, what with icons like Ben Weasel and Joe Queer ruining the legacy of Screeching Weasel and the Queers, respectively, by becoming bitter old jerks. Instead, I present to you Mean Jeans, the hope and savior for everyone who likes to pogo. The Portland-based trio of 20-something dudes is upholding everything that pop punk should be, as according to the tenets laid down by the Ramones—but with updated haircuts. Mean Jeans’ full-length albums, both on Dirtnap Records, are perfect odes to drugs, alcohol, pizza, macaroni and heartache, with snappy guitar riffs and tight drumming, and songs scarcely running longer than two minutes. These are the records to play at a

party, or records to play if you want to jump around and have a party all by yourself in your bedroom. It’s difficult to explain the brilliance behind the sheer simplicity of tracks like “Slime Time,” “Party Animal” or “Come Toobin.” Perhaps the best place to start with Mean Jeans is “Steve Don’t Party No More,” on 2009’s Are You Serious? The verses succinctly lay out the timeless ethos of punk rock: “I don’t care what nobody say/ I’m gonna drink all night and sleep all day/ I ain’t 17 but I still feel that way.” (Kate Whittle) Mean Jeans plays the Palace Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 PM with Kepi Ghoulie, Bacon and Egg and Hermanas Y Hermanas. $7/$5 advance at Ear Candy. $10 for ages 18–20.

Myke Bogan Rappers are in a perpetual race to be the realest. The best way to win this race seems to be mentioning in your songs that you are, indeed, the realest. As much as possible. But while Portland indie rapper Myke Bogan is sometimes guilty of claiming to be the realest, ever, the genuine pull of his music comes from its realness. His honesty, his everyday subject matter and his openness are refreshing in a genre where artists often try to hide behind status symbols and egos. With a backdrop of mostly chill and pleasing beats, Bogan raps about his real life. He didn’t grow up in Compton. He hasn’t survived a life of violence and drugs. And he isn’t an uber-confident ladies’ man whose life is a carefree mix of Benzes and Cristal. Instead, he’s a hardworking guy from the suburbs of LA with a degree

from the University of South Dakota. A guy who is trying to balance fatherhood and co-parenting with building a successful rap career—along with having a little fun drinking PBR and smoking weed. With a sound and storytelling style similar to Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper, Bogan represents a new wave of navel-gazing rappers who don’t mind taking down the front and sharing their everyday struggles and everyday accomplishments. Mix in some enjoyable wordplay, some solid hooks and good production, and you have a recipe for what indie rap should be. (Sarah Aswell) Myke Bogan performs at the Palace Fri., Nov. 21, at 9 PM along with David Dalla G with Surebert, Hemingway and Tommy John. $10/$7 advance at tickefly.com. 18-plus.

Travis Sehorn, Hauntas Some artists are prolific because they throw everything they can think of at a wall to see what sticks. Missoula expatriate Travis Sehorn, on the other hand, is like that friend we all envy who travels around the world and always actually has something colorful to add to a conversation. On Hauntas, Sehorn’s 10th album since 2010, a stripped-down sound gives the musician’s poetry room to resonate. He approaches his often sad subject matter solo, with just his acoustic guitar—though Sam Merlin Molstad sometimes adds to the wistful feeling with light layers of drum beats. It’s a departure from Sehorn’s recent full-sounding electric releases, which is good because the thinned-out style

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better fits the album’s themes of endings, loss and leaving. “Don’t tell me my life is coming to an end, don’t tell me that my love is done and spent,” Sehorn sings on “Palmreader.” Certainly sullen, the songs stop short of outright depressing or sentimental, thanks to sparks of optimism that come through and a little bit of grit in his down-to-earth vocals. In “Shout Out to Nothing,” Sehorn—who now resides in New Orleans— showcases his free-spirit penchant for wandering. In all, Hauntas is worth a more thorough listen if, for nothing else, the slow-jam cover of Taylor Swift’s “Trouble” that wraps up the album like a winking surprise. (Brooks Johnson)

[books]

Lobster tale Jon Keller unveils a powerful, dark novel in Of Sea by Chris La Tray

Jon Keller’s debut novel, Of Sea and Cloud, be- by the fishermen in the novel. This experience seems gins with a murder that looms over the rest of the to lend a stark authenticity to the world his characters book like a bulging black storm cloud. Lobsterman inhabit. How Keller writes this setting, and the interactions Nicolas Graves is at sea aboard his boat, Cinderella, when he is approached by his business partner of 20- within it, is the highlight of the book. When the comodd years, Osmond Randolph, a powerful, towering munity turns out for Nicolas’s funeral, I was reminded antagonist and former Calvinist minister, on his boat, of an encounter I had with a high school friend who manages the sandwich Sanctity. The men quarrel shop in my hometown. over a decision Nicolas She offered her condohas made concerning lences in the wake of my their business and, after a own father’s recent death. brief struggle, Osmond “We all feel it,” she said. tosses the hopelessly “It’s like this whole comovermatched Nicolas into munity is one big family, the sea and leaves him to especially those of us who drown. As Nicolas sinks never left. I’ll miss seeing beneath the waves, he reyour dad, too.” Keller unflects on regrets over his derstands this idea, and relationship with his two even though his cast of sons, Bill and Joshua characters is fairly small (who is called Jonah in and doesn’t interact much the book, as a result of the with the community at incident Nicolas recalls in large, once things get movhis dying moments), and ing, we still feel it there in the stage is set for how the every decision made. novel unfolds. This isn’t a happy tale. Even in death, NicoNothing good happens to las remains a key characanyone. There is a pall of ter throughout the book. stress hanging over the The unknown nature of events that I found, at his demise—he is pretimes, almost overwhelmsumed lost at sea—and Of Sea and Clouds ing. Bad choice is follegal arrangements he Jon Keller lowed by bad decision. made with Osmond in hardcover, Tyrus Books The male characters roar the event of his death are 320 pages, $24 around in their pickup key to the conflict. Fitrucks, often looking for nally, the relationships he had with his two sons, who were raised as lobstermen an ass to kick, and while we may have sympathy for themselves, define how they respond in the wake of what they are going through, these guys aren’t particularly likable. Nor is the book without its minor probthis seeming tragedy. At its core, Of Sea and Cloud is a story of love, lems. The women in the story—the pregnant girlfriend loss and fundamental shake-ups within a time-hon- who leaves the father of her unborn child to stay with ored tradition, specifically, about lobster fishing in a her aunt in a trailer; the wise matriarch trying to juggle volatile global market and how it affects small, an alcoholic husband and a troubled daughter; the change-resistant communities. Osmond sees the teenage girl who dumps her “good guy” boyfriend in change coming and is trying to protect his family— favor of a “bad guy” thug—are perhaps a bit stereotypincluding his uptight, boorish grandson and pre- ical. Osmond, who speaks in a weird, almost archaic sumed partner/heir—by changing with it. Nicolas’ dialect, is too inexorable at times, particularly for a sons, aided and abetted by Nicolas’ best friend, are man of 70. He is often throwing other men around merely reacting to the changes, trying to maintain the with one hand, with “arms of oak” and a crushing grip, status quo without seeming to fully understand what and even takes a surprise, nose-breaking head-butt to is happening. These contrasts set off a series of Hat- the face without so much as flinching. A few small quibbles do nothing to detract from field and McCoy-esque encounters that boil up to the the compelling narrative, however. Keller is masterful novel’s ultimate climax. Keller is no stranger to the blue collar lifestyle so at timing his twists and plot reveals, and I found it powerfully depicted in Of Sea and Cloud. After a difficult to set the book aside. The nuts and bolts of dozen years in Missoula and around Montana, where the lobster fishing business are fascinating, and I he worked as, among other jobs, a wilderness guide, never felt to be on the receiving end of a simple inKeller went to graduate school at Boise State Univer- formation dump. That isn’t easy to do, and Keller sity to study creative writing. From there he moved manages that part without flaw. I am eager to see to the coast of Maine where he worked aboard a lob- what he comes up with next. ster boat and a lobster “pound”—a sort of holding tank for caught lobsters, or “bugs,” as they are called arts@missoulanews.com

Book signings at Shakespeare & Co! Chef Tanya Holland Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 PM Author of “Brown Sugar Kitchen.” sponsored by

Eric Skokan Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:30 AM Author of “Farm, Fork, Food.” Buy the cookbooks at Shakespeare & Co. and get them signed. You’ll also have a chance to win a $25.00 Good Food Store gift card with the purchase! Three winners per signing.

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[film]

Pretty picture Bella Vista speaks the language of lonely by Migizi Pensoneau

Culinary Trivia Do you know food? Prove it and win great prizes! November 20, 7:00pm: Big Brains Culinary Trivia night at Brooks & Browns

“I’m studying biology with a side of cheese fries.”

Director Vera Brunner-Sung’s first feature film, Bella Vista, is a moving piece of cinema—and that’s impressive, as there’s very little movement in it at all. The film follows Doris, played by Kathleen Wise, an adjunct English language teacher at the University of Montana, and a group of foreign students taking her class. Throughout the story, Doris and her students try to figure how they fit into a new town and a new life. Each shot of the movie is like an individual pretty picture—a literal “bella vista”—whether it’s focusing on a huge landscape or a small interaction between people. Doris, through most of the movie, appears as either tiny against a huge landscape, or set out of frame or out of focus to everyone else. She does little and says little, yet she occupies the film with a presence that’s overwhelmingly lonely. It’s a deftly purposeful tack to take on Brunner-Sung’s part, making the film less a plot-lined story and more of a meditation on emotion and place. Though it’s a story about the unfamiliar, Missoula viewers will recognize the scenery. Shot entirely in and around Missoula and the Flathead Reservation, Bella Vista takes full advantage of its locale. There are, of course, the obvious shots of huge mountains and the great outdoors. But Bella Vista also showcases local neighborhoods, small shops, a hotel and the university. Even Southgate Mall gets some pondering time, as Doris wanders, trying to find where she fits in. The occasional stumble in the film happens within dialogue. Scenes between Doris and the human resources woman at the university are particularly clumsy. The dialogue feels forced, probably because it’s mostly used for exposition. But, thankfully, those awkward scenes are few and far between. The whole film might have been even more awkward, as it is made up of mostly nonprofessional actors—real foreign exchange students from UM. But maybe it’s because the students know the feeling of

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being displaced abroad that the emotion comes across authentically. During a field trip to Fort Missoula, Doris and her students learn about Japanese and Italian internment camps that were there during World War II. Oddly enough, talking about this dark chapter in Missoula history takes on a sweet edge in the film. As the students talk about immigrants who were forced to be in Missoula, a bond develops among them, formed by their shared experience as immigrants in much happier circumstances. Doris has her learning moments, too, from a Salish man, but her epiphany comes outside of school, away from the students, once again making her seem alone. The moments of clarity give the film a pleasantness that similarly toned films miss, including anything Terence Malick has put out in recent years. In one standout scene, Yuri, played by Hiroka Matsushima, has an interaction with an older patron at the counter in Ruby’s Cafe. The patron reminisces about his time in Japan, and he and Yuri share some laughs. Without being heavy-handed, their talk sums up the film’s insistence on the importance of human connection, even across cultural and geographical gaps. Bella Vista isn’t a Hollywood movie, in the best way possible. Still, it posits some of the same questions as Christopher Nolan’s concurrent blockbuster, Interstellar. The characters ponder their place in time and space in the face of vast loneliness. Whereas Interstellar relies on Matthew McConaughey’s platitudes, Bella Vista allows the questions to slowly surface. It’s more challenging and it takes more patience than a splashy popcorn flick, but that’s exactly what makes it worth seeing. Bella Vista screens at the Roxy Fri., Nov. 21, and Sat., Nov. 22, at 7 and 9 PM, and Sun., Nov. 23, at 2 PM. arts@missoulanews.com

[film] planet near a Black Hole. Personally, I’d stay as far the hell away from BlackHoles as I can.” Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

OPENING THIS WEEK BELLA VISTA The Missoula-made drama follows an English teacher searching for connection and hope, along with her group of international students. Montana premiere at the Roxy, Fri., Nov. 21-Sat., Nov. 22, at 7 and 9 PM, and Sun., Nov. 23 at 2 PM. (See Film.)

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OF MICE AND MEN James “Franco” Franco himself stars in the Broadway revival of the Steinbeck classic. Screening at the Roxy Tue, Nov. 25 at 7 PM.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 Katniss Everdeen meets President Coin and decides whether to lead a rebellion. At this time, I would like to note that I am Team Gale. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. PG-13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex, Showboat.

THE SKELETON TWINS Estranged twins reunite after both narrowly escaping death on the same day. Starring Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Luke Wilson. Rated R. Wilma. ST. VINCENT Sadly, the musician Annie Clark has nothing to do with this comedy about a drunken old guy who befriends a young boy. Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy and Naomi Watts. Rated PG13. Carmike 12.

MET LIVE: BARBER OF SEVILLE The 2009 rendition of Rossini’s operatic comedy stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Rosina and Peter Mattei as the eponymous barber. Screening at the Roxy Sat., Nov. 22, at 11 AM. Visit mtlive.org. PELICAN DREAMS Documentarian Judy Irving follows a starving brown pelican from its rescue on the Golden Gate Bridge, and explores the plight of pelican survival. Rated G. Screening at the Roxy Fri., Nov. 21-Sun., Nov. 23 at 5:15 and 7:15 PM. PONYO A plucky, personable goldfish befriends a young boy before she accidentally unleashes a sea of trouble. Screening at the Roxy Wed., Nov. 26, at 7 PM, to round out the Hiyao Miyazaki retrospective. THE BIG CHILL A group of thirtysomethings reunite after a friend’s funeral, and find poignant humor in life’s uncertainties. Also: Kevin Kline wears some tiny shorts. Just sayin’. Starring Tom Berenger, Glenn Close and Jeff Goldblum. Rated R. Screening at the Roxy Sun., Nov. 23, at 7 PM.

NOW PLAYING BEYOND THE LIGHTS A rising young singer breaks free of her mold, with the help of a hunky young cop. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker and Minnie Driver. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12.

“Call me anything you want, just don’t call me late for dinner.” The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 opens Friday at Carmike 12, Pharaohplex and Showboat.

BIG HERO 6 A lovable puffy robot teams up with friends to rescue the city of San Fransokyo. Featuring the voices of Ryan Potter, Jamie Chung and Alan Tudyk. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

GONE GIRL A husband becomes the focus of suspicion when his wife disappears. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris. Rated R. Carmike 12.

DUMB AND DUMBER TO Harry and Lloyd are back with more highly intellectual antics, when the middle-aged doofuses go off in search of Harry’s long-lost daughter. Starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, with the Farrelly Brothers directing. Rated PG13. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

HORNS A young man’s girlfriend dies mysteriously, and then he wakes up with supernatural prongs growing out of his head. Based on the thriller novel by Joe Hill. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple and Max Minghella. Rated R. Wilma.

ELSA & FRED Two bummed-out older folks find renewed sense of purpose, celebrate la dolce vita and (probably) get it on. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer and Marcia Gay Harden. Rated PG-13. Wilma.

HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE A young girl goes on a life-changing adventure with a mysterious, handsome wizard. In the English dub version, Howl is voiced by Christian Bale, which explains the unsettling attraction I felt when I watched this as a kid. Ahem. Screening at the Roxy Sun., Nov. 23 at 4 PM.

FURY Brad Pitt is a battle-hardened sergeant commanding a five-man crew in a 1945 strike at Nazi Germany. Also starring Shia “The Beef” LaBeouf and Logan Lerman. Rated R. Carmike 12, Pharaohplex.

THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY A glamorous couple visiting Greece in the 1960s gets tangled in a sinister web of infatuation and paranoia. Rated PG-13. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac. Wilma. Capsule reviews by Kate Whittle. Planning your outing to the cinema? Visit the arts section of missoulanews.com to find up-to-date movie times for theaters in the area. You can also contact theaters to spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12 at 541-7469; The Roxy at 728-9380; Wilma at 728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan at 883-5603.

INTERSTELLAR Space explorers use a wormhole to make the first-ever galactic voyage. According to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Twitter review, “They explore a

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happy hour 3-6pm everyday

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5pm to close • Reservations accepted.

SAKE SATURDAYS

special sake cocktails • $1 off glass pours • bottle specials

photo courtesy of Kari Sullivan

The Justin Bieber of veggies by Ari LeVaux There are many who purport to be sick of kale, as much for its popularity as the vegetable itself. If you search the web for negative phrases that include kale, such as “kale sucks,” you’ll find an astounding array of websites devoted to complaining about this leafy green, as well as numerous opportunities to purchase anti-kale T-shirts. There’s an “I Hate kale” Facebook page. A Twitter account, @daily_kale, combines equal parts kale and sarcasm as it proposes a slew of snarky ways to use “delicious kale.” I get it. Kale has become the “it” food, the supposed cure to every ailment and nutritional deficiency one could suffer, a mainstay of every trendy field-tofork menu, and many have taken their public displays of affection for kale to absurd lengths. Kale is the Justin Bieber of vegetables, and the people who sing its praises are as annoying as his fans. Those with contrarian tendencies can’t help but rail in protest to this kind of pageantry. But the fact that many have elevated their love of kale to such heights doesn’t make it any less of a source of fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, flavonoids and other important goodies. But despite its virtues, those who love kale can find themselves running low on ways to prepare it. Stir-fries, smoothies and kale chips can only get you so far. And if they’re not careful, even diehard kale-philes might find themselves cursing it under their breath. If that’s you, I have some suggestions that will help bring the magic back to your relationship with delicious kale. The frosty air of autumn brings out extra sweetness in kale leaves, and that makes consuming raw kale a go-to option. Raw kale is even better for you than cooked kale, as cooking will denature some of the enzymes and delicate biomolecules. The first recipe is more of a technique, a method of softening kale and unlocking its sweetness without cooking it: Give it a massage. Not a gentle massage, but a wrenching work-over that will leave the kale tender and broken. This tough love you inflict will break the cell walls and release enzymes that will further soften the kale’s many fibers, while chopping its starch chains into sugars. The result is raw kale that looks and tastes cooked, but since the kale is not heated, those enzymes will still be alive when you take a bite, and will function as digestive aids. Any kale will work, and there are many varieties to choose from these days. Curly green kale is my pre-

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ferred variety, but black kale—also known as dino, Tuscan and Lacinato kale—works as well. Wash the kale and shake it dry—or use a spinner. Pull the leafy material off of each stalk, and put the spineless leaves in a big mixing bowl. Add a teaspoon salt and half a lime’s worth of juice per bunch. The salt and acid will further tenderize the leaves as you massage them. Squeeze, twist, pull, rip and otherwise traumatize the kale; it will wilt down to a fraction of its former size. Massaged kale will mix gracefully with lettuce leaves, quinoa, jet-lagged tomatoes or whatever else you pair it with. My favorite way to prepare massaged kale is to add ¼ cup olive oil per bunch, and grated or pressed garlic—a clove or so per bunch. Toss the salad with olives and cheese, either grated Parmesan or crumbled feta. Top with a handful of toasted pumpkin seeds. If you want to get extra fancy, toss in thin slices of blood orange, peel and all. The bitterness of the peel bridges the flavors of the bittersweet orange and the bitter kale, while providing a juicy, colorful contrast. Some toasted pumpkin seeds go well on top. The next recipe is the ubiquitous golden beet and kale salad, which can be found in various forms at a co-op or natural food grocer near you. Poking around online I was amazed at how many versions of this recipe exist, most of which include ginger, sweet bell pepper and broccoli sprouts—all of which I prefer to do without. I also skip the olive oil, leaving the tahini in the dressing as the salad’s only source of oil. Massage kale as above. Chop the kale as coarsely or thinly as you like (most versions of the recipe call for chiffonade, or thin ribbons). For each bunch of kale, make a dressing of 2 tablespoons each of tahini, soy sauce and cider vinegar. Stir it all together, adding two tablespoons of hot water if necessary to soften the tahini. Grate 1-2 medium golden beets per bunch of kale, and a medium carrot. Press or mince 1-2 cloves of garlic. A tablespoon of oregano, optional, adds an herbal contrast that works surprisingly well. Toss it all together and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Thus prepared, the kale is drenched in a nutty, soy-saucy flavor that is tough to get sick of. Even tougher, in my opinion, than Justin Bieber.

[dish] Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway 728-8900 (across from courthouse) Featuring over 25 sandwich selections, 20 bagel varieties, & 20 cream cheese spreads. Also a wide selection of homemade soups, salads and desserts. Gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, and frappes. Ample seating; free wi-fi. Free downtown delivery (weekdays) with $10.00 min. order. Call ahead to have your order ready for you! Open 7 days a week. Voted one of top 20 bagel shops in country by internet survey. $-$$ Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West 728-1358 November brings a chill in the air and a desire for PUMPKIN! Bernice’s is rockin’ out pumpkin bread and pumpkin pies just in time for Thanksgiving. But that ain’t all. Enjoy a warm cup of joe on a chilly fall mornin’ while nibblin’ a Raspberry Cheese Danish. Or order any one of our delicious fruit pies with a dozen dinner rolls for Thanksgiving. Bernice’s…a tradition on Thanksgiving dinner tables around Missoula since 1978. xoxo bernice. $-$$ 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. $-$$ Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St., Suite 200 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open Mon.–Fri., 7:30–4, Sat. 8-4. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty. $ The Bridge Pizza Corner of S. 4th & S. Higgins 542-0002 A popular local eatery on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Featuring handcrafted artisan brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, & salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Missoula’s place for pizza by the slice. A unique selection of regional microbrews and gourmet sodas. Dine-in, drive-thru, & delivery. Open everyday 11 to 10:30 pm. $-$$ Brooks & Browns Inside Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. • 532-2056 Martini Mania with $4 martinis every Monday. The Griz Coaches Radio Show LIVE every Tuesday at 6pm, Burger & Beer special $8 every Tuesday. $2 well drinks & $2 PBR tall boys every Wednesday. Big Brains Trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Have you discovered Brooks & Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula $-$$ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. • 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farmers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s historic westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious, affordable food and over-the-top fun and friendly service does not. Mon-Fri 7 AM – 2 PM. Sat and Sun Brunch 9 AM – 2 PM. Reservations for Prix Fixe dinners on Fri and Sat nights. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 42 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. $

Cafe Zydeco 2101 Brooks • 406-926-2578 cafezydeco.com GIT’ SOME SOUTH IN YOUR MOUTH! Authentic cajun cuisine, with an upbeat zydeco atmosphere in the heart of Missoula. Indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast served all day. Featuring Jambalaya, Gumbo, Étouffée, Po-boys and more. Beignets served ALL DAY! Open Monday 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Closed Sundays. 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. $-$$ Eagles Lodge #32 Missoula 2420 South Avenue • 543-6346 Tailgate with us before each Griz home game, and get a FREE ride to the game on our shuttle. Soup, salad and burgers served for lunch Monday thru Friday 11:00am to 2:30pm. Don’t forget to stop in for our Thursday Night Matadors & Friday Night Burgers, 6:00 to 8:00pm both nights. Live music EVERY Friday and Saturday night and admission is always FREE! El Cazador 101 S. Higgins Ave. • 728-3657 Missoula Independent readers’ choice for Best Mexican Restaurant. Come taste Alfredo’s original recipes for authentic Mexican food where we cook with love. From seafood to carne asada, enjoy dinner or stop by for our daily lunch specials. We are a locally owned Mexican family restaurant, and we want to make your visit with us one to remember. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$ The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. • 926-2038 FREE DELIVERY DOWNTOWN. Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST Empanadas! Ask us about our Take and Bake Service! Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts. Super quick and super delicious! Get your healthy hearty lunch or dinner here! Wi-Fi, Soccer on the Big Screen, and a rich sound system featuring music from Argentina and the Caribbean. Mon-Thurs 11 am - 6 pm. Friday and Sat 11-8 pm Downtown Missoula. $

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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. Locallyroasted 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 $-$$ Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. • 549-7723 www.grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula’s Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana micro-distilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines! Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30 www.grizzlyliquor.com. $-$$$ 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 $-$$ Iron Horse Brew Pub 501 N. Higgins • 728-8866 www.ironhorsebrewpub.com We’re the perfect place for lunch, appetizers, or dinner. Enjoy nightly specials, our fantastic beverage selection and friendly, attentive service. Stop by & stay awhile! No matter what you are looking for, we’ll give you something to smile about. $$-$$$

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Celebrity chefs, books and more HANGRIEST HOUR Tell me about Tanya Holland: Her Oakland, Calif., restaurant is something of a community gathering spot, and Holland’s soul food plays no small part in attracting those crowds. Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland features 86 of her most popular recipes. Our favorites? Her classic Shrimp Gumbo and the sinWho are these bigChef Tanya Holland ful-sounding Caramel Layer shots? James Beard-winner Andrew Wilson, Brooke Williamson from “Top Cake with Brown Butter-Caramel Frosting. Chef,” Whitefish’s own James Beard-winner The scoop on Eric Skokan: He and his Andy Blanton, locavore leader Eric Skokan and Food Network’s Tanya Holland. Repre- wife Jill run the 130-acre Black Cat Farm, senting Missoula will be Beth and Susan Hig- complete with cattle, pigs, sheep, free-range gins of Two Sisters Catering, a seven-time chickens, turkeys and geese, as well as 250plus varieties of vegetables and fruits. His Best of Missoula winner. book, Farm, Fork, Food, tells the story of Black How to score a seat at the table: It’s Cat Farm and shares recipes from his two Col$150 for everything. Visit msochef.brownpa- orado restaurants. pertickets.com. When to see them: Tanya Holland signs How else to get a piece of the action: copies of Brown Sugar Kitchen Thu., Nov. 20, at Holland and Skokan will be signing copies of 7 p.m. Eric Skokan signs copies of Farm, Fork, their new cookbooks on the night before and Food Sat., Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Both take place the morning after the big dinner, respectively. at Shakespeare & Co., 103 S. Third St. W. Where to start: On Friday, Nov. 21, five award-winning celebrity chefs descend on the historic Florence Building in downtown Missoula to cook one all-inclusive dinner. You may have heard of it because the Indy—the event’s presenter, full disclosure—has been talking it up.

Iza 529 S. Higgins • 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com Contemporary Asian cuisine featuring local, vegan, gluten free and organic options as well as wild caught seafood, Idaho trout and buffalo. Join us for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour 3-6 weekdays with specials on food and drink. Extensive sake, wine and tea menu. Closed Sundays. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner 5pm-close. Sat: Dinner 5pm-close. $-$$ Jimmy John’s 420 N. Higgins • 542-1100 jimmyjohns.com Jimmy John’s - America’s Favorite Sandwich Delivery Guys! Unlike any other sub shop, Jimmy John’s is all about the freshest ingredients and fastest service. Freaky Fast, Freaky Good - that’s Jimmy John’s. Order online, call for delivery or visit us on Higgins. $-$$ Le Petit Outre 129 S. 4th West • 543-3311 Twelve thousand pounds of oven mass…Bread of integrity, pastry of distinction, yes indeed, European hand-crafted baked goods, Pain de Campagne, Ciabatta, Cocodrillo, Pain au Chocolat, Palmiers, and Brioche. Several more baked options and the finest espresso available. Please find our goods at the finest grocers across Missoula. Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-2, Monday-Friday 7-6. $ Lucky Strike Sports Bar. Casino. Restaurant 1515 Dearborn Ave. 549-4152 Our restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Are you looking for Delivery without all the extra charges? Call 549-4152 and talk to Jacquie or Judy for more details. You can also get lunch and Coffee from Bold Coffee in the parking lot. Come into the casino for your chance to play Plinko, Spin the Wheel, or Roll the Dice for machine play. Open Mon-Sun 7am2am. $-$$ Market on Front 201 E. Front St. marketonfront.com The Market on Front is more than a market with a restaurant. It is an energetic marketplace which offers an epicurean experience to excite the senses. It is also an energetic, vibrant marketplace creating an opportunity to taste and take home the products of artisans who create excellent products at awesome prices. This community centered specialty food destination features gourmet yet traditional prepared foods, sandwiches, salads, specialty cheeses, charcuterie, local brews, wines, espresso and so much more! $-$$ Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. • 543-7154 (on the hip strip) • themissoulaseniorcenter.org Did you know that the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every weekday for only $3? (Missoula County residents over 60: $3, only $6 if younger and just stopping by) Anyone is welcome to join us from 11:30-12:30 Monday- Friday for delicious food and great conversation. For a full menu, visit our website. $ The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall • 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences. Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 South Orange St. 543-3188 www.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? $-$$$ Parker’s Restaurant 32 East Front Street Exit 153, Drummond 406-288-2333 Find us on Facebook, Yelp or Foursquare. Offering over 125 different Burgers. Parker’s burgers are ground fresh daily. We patty them 1/4 pound at a time. We also have 1/2 pound and pound burgers! Most burgers are available all the time too, except for seasonal items. We’re open Tuesday thru Saturday 11am to 8 pm. We’ve also got Steaks, Pastas, Salads, Daily Specials and NOT the usual variety of home made desserts. Private parties and catering available. $-$$ Pearl Cafe 231 East Front St. 541-0231 • pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Dungeness Crab, Rabbit with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Snake River Farms Beef, Fresh Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Plonk 322 N Higgins • 926-1791 www.plonkwine.com Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere. With an environment designed to engage the senses, the downtown establishment blends quality and creativity in an all-encompassing dining experience. Described as an urban hot spot dropped into the heart of the Missoula Valley and lifestyle, Plonk embodies metropolitan personalities driven by Montana passions. Roxiberry Gourmet Frozen Yogurt Southgate Mall Across from Noodle Express 317.1814 • roxiberry.com Bringing Missoula gourmet, frozen yogurt, using the finest ingredients (no frozen mixes), to satisfy your intense cravings with our intense flavors. Our home-made blends offer healthy, nutritional profiles. We also offer smoothies, fresh-made waffle cones, and select baked goods (gluten-free choices available). Join Club Roxi for special offers. See us in-store or visit our website for information. $-$$ Taco Del Sol 422 N. Higgins 327-8929 Stop in when you’re in the neighborhood. We’ll do our best to treat you right! Crowned Missoula’s best lunch for under $6. Mon.-Sat. 11-10 Sun 12-9. $$$ Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 • tacosano.net 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-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. $-$$ Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. 549-8703 www.tenspoon.com Made in Montana, award-winning organic wines, no added sulfites. Tasting hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm. Soak in the harvest sunshine with a view of the vineyard, or cozy up with a glass of wine inside the winery. Wine sold by the flight or glass. Bottles sold to take home or to ship to friends and relatives. $$ 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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Global Gateway. Part one is led by UM professor Udo Fluck at the Loft of Missoula, 12:30 PM. Part two is slated for March 19. $90-$200. Register and learn more by reaching Aimee at aryan@montanaworldaffairs.org.

November 20–November 27, 2014

The sixth annual Transgender Day of Recognition, in conjunction with the Gender Expansion Project’s second annual GenderSpectrUM, celebrates gender diversity and commemorates victims of hate crimes. Discussion in the University Center Theater, followed by film screening from 3-5 PM, with candlelight vigil to follow. Free. (See Agenda.)

nightlife As part of historic exhibit on Nazi censorship at Mansfield Library, Mark Hanson discusses “Book Burning and Civil Discourse.” Gallagher Business Building, room 122. 5:30-7 PM. Discover the rich history of tribal people in these here parts with Ruthann Knudson’s “Montana Indians Today: 13,000 Years and Counting,” at Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton. 6 PM. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana, Blue Mountain Clinic and the Women’s Resource Center host a screening of the national 1 In 3 Campaign Abortion Speak-Out, followed by local gals sharing their personal experiences. Le Petit Outre, 6-8 PM. Drinks and light appetizers served. Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free, plus there’s nice beverages and snacks. Michigan-based folky outfit Less Is More sees the pint half-full at Draught Works, with tunes from 6-8 PM. No cover.

Save a horse, ride a cowboy. Corb Lund plays the Top Hat Thu., Nov. 20, along with Idle Ranch Hands. 8 PM. $20/$18 in advance at the Top Hat and Rockin Rudy’s.

THURSDAYNOV20 Dine on swine for a swell cause at La Bacon, a dinner benefit for Matthew LaRubbio, the Moon-Randolph Homestead caretaker who was attacked by a 600-lb boar. Includes auction, booze and lots of roast pork (though not, I think, the 600lb boar in question.) Burns St. Events Center, 1500 Burns St. 6 PM. $15/$5 for kids.

As part of Transgender Day of Recognition festivities, the “Pizza Rolls, not Gender Roles” event invites folks to grab a slice and discuss sex and gender. University Center, room 215. Noon. Visit the Montana Gender Alliance: Missoula’s Facebook page to RSVP. (See Agenda.) Use yer noggin and head over (ha) to the St. Patrick Trauma Services Helmet Sale, where you can pick up bike, ski, skateboard and

equestrian helmets from $8-$23, plus cheapie bike lights. Garden City Medical Building, 601 W. Spruce, Ste. G. Noon-4 PM. Cash or check only. Business owners and workers who want to better understand communicating across cultures are invited to the Global Competency Certification Seminar for Businesses, organized by the Montana World Affairs Council and UM’s

You don’t have to be a time lord to check out the Missoula Time Bank, in which members exchange skills and services instead of money. Orientations at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center on the fourth Thursdays of the month. 7 PM. RSVP required at info@missoulatimebank.org. Check out missoulatimebank.org. Take note that November’s orientation is on Nov. 20, and no orientation is planned for December. In 2015, the time bank orientations will resume normal schedule. Discover modern soul food when Oakland chef Tanya Holland stops by Shakespeare and Co. to read from her new cookbook, Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home

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Bottoms up at the Drop zCulture Dance Party, featuring hot beats, cheap drinkies and people of assorted genders shaking their tailfeathers. Monk’s Bar. 9 PM. Take note Monk’s is closed on Thanksgiving, but will host the party on Fri., Nov. 28.

In Bernard Cooper’s 2009 New York Times essay “A Thousand Drops,” he recounts caring for his partner, Brian, as he succumbed to AIDS. Cooper writes how, as part of their bedtime ritual, he connects Brian to an IV that delivers life-saving medica-

WHO: Author Bernard Cooper WHAT: Reading of selected works WHERE: UM’s Dell Brown Room at Turner Hall WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, at 7 PM

tion and nutrients: “He lies back on a stack of pillows and closes his eyes. Neupogen stimulates the growth of white blood cells and makes his bones sensate in a way he never thought possible; he can feel the marrow aching within them.” Cooper keeps an uneasy watch through the night: “I’ve lost track of the number of nights I’ve lain there and made a pact with myself to ignore the damn drip, only to go right on thinking about it. … The droplets might as well be falling on my forehead. But every one feeds and hydrates Brian. Every one perpetuates a world in which he’s alive and sleeping beside me.” Cooper grew up gay in California in the 1950s and became a novelist and essayist who drew on the realities of everyday American life in his work. His 2006 memoir, The Bill From My Father, talks Recipes. (Chicken and waffles are on the cover. Mmm yeah.) 7 PM. (See Hangriest Hour.) The gang gets rowdy at Missoula Comedy Club, featuring local standups Becky Margolis, John Howard, Michael Beers and Duane Raider, with host Ethan Sky. Crystal Theatre. 7 PM. $12, includes dinner buffet from Masala.

The Sons of Bill know who their daddy is, and the Virginia trio o’ brothers plays Stage 112 along with David Wax Museum. 8 PM. $12/$10 in advance at stage112.com.

Scoot to the glow of the neon moon when Northern Lights plays tunes at the Sunrise Saloon, 9 PM.

about the $2 million invoice for “parental services” he once received from his acerbic dad. Cooper’s also made his mark as an arts critic for Los Angeles Magazine, and his next book, slated for February, will capture how he fell in love with conceptual art. Currently, Cooper is a Distinguished Visiting Writer at the University of Iowa. He stops by the University of Montana to read from selected works Friday at Turner Hall. —Kate Whittle

Get a kick out of it when the Moscow Ballet performs the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Dennison Theatre. 7-9:30 PM. Tickets available at Griztix.com. Headwaters Dance Co. presents its annual gala show, with this year’s contemporary works themed Power and Strength. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Thu., Nov. 20-

Sat., Nov. 22, at 7:30 PM, with Saturday matinee at 2 PM. $15/$10 for students, at headwatersdance.org and Rockin Rudy’s. (See Spotlight.) Blame Canada after Alberta’s Corb Lund inspires honky tonkin’ good times at the Top Hat, along with Idle Ranch Hands. 8 PM. $20/$18 in advance at the Top Hat and Rockin Rudy’s.

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Charlie Megira and the Bet She’An Valley Hillbillies (described as a “50s dance party where the punch is spiked with acid” by none other than Bad Naked) come all the way outta Israel to play the Real Lounge, along with MPLS’ Teenage Moods. 112 Front St. 10 PM. $3/$5 for ages 18-20.

FRIDAYNOV21 The Celebrity Chef Tour cruises through six courses and all sorts of tasty cuisines, all without ever having to set foot outside the Governor’s Room in the Florence Building. Starts at 6 PM, with award-winning guest chefs including Andrew Wilson, Brooke Williamson, Eric Skokan, Andy Blanton, Tanya Holland and Missoula’s own Beth and Susan Higgins. $150. Tickets at msochef.brownpapertickets.com and the Missoula Independent office.

The Radius Gallery kicks off its Holiday Art Bonanza, featuring 53 artists’ small-ish works for your viewing and/or Christmas list-demolishing pleasure. Grand opening Nov. 21 from 5-8 PM, with works on display through Dec. 31 at 114 East Main Street. Check out radiusgallery.com. UM professor and Delhi native Ruth Vanita discusses anti-rape laws in India as part of the “YW Talks: A Community Social Justice Series.” YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway. Noon-1 PM. Feel free to bring a bag lunch. You’ll be in stitches at Yarns at the Library, the fiber-arts craft group that meets at the Missoula Public Library from noon-2 PM Fridays.

nightlife Chilluns can play while Mom and Pop get their whiskey on with Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat, 6-8 PM, with a rotating group of live, local musicians. No cover. The Ravalli County Museum celebrates the seasonal spirit with the Gallery of Trees and Advent Calendar Display, a silent auction with refreshments available, where you can peruse Christmas trees and donate to local charities. 205 Bedford St. 6 PM. Sip a Guinness and be whisked away to the Emerald Isle with the Irish Music Session, every Friday at the Union Club from 6-9 PM. No cover. Local arts enthusiasts are welcome to the ZACC’s Member’s Event & Holiday Open House, where peeps who support the nonprofit arts center can kick it with food, music, drinks and art. Plus, the glass fusing and pottery painting studios are hosting activities. 6-8 PM. Visit zootownarts.org/membersevent.

FIVE VALLEYS BOWL, A GREAT ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS, FAMILY OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS PARTIES. WE HAVE 24 LANES, TWO BARS, AND A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR GROUP. CALL 549-4158 TO RESERVE YOUR TIME.

[calendar] The quick-witted Zootown Improv troupe presents sketch comedy and off-the-cuff performance in Scratch ‘n Sniff: The Michelle Stermitz Experience, at Stensrud Playhouse, 314 N. First St. W. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30. Full bar and pizza available all evening. $12/$9 for students. $22 for two, if purchased at stensrudplayhouse.com.

soula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier Drive. Shows at 7 PM and 9 PM. $10/$5 for students and seniors, available for cash or check at the door. The Captain Wilson Conspiracy fills the air with jazzy ambiance while the rank and file fills it with intrigue at Finn and Porter, 100 Madison St. 7-9 PM. No cover.

Essayist and short story master Bernard Cooper reads from selected pieces at the Dell Brown Room of Turner Hall. 7 PM. (See Spotlight.)

Get hot to trot with the Missoula Tango’s dance, on the fourth Saturday of every month at Red Bird. 7:30 to 10 PM. No cover, with impromptu lessons for beginners. Learn more at tangomissoula.com.

Local poet Mark Gibbons presents heavy-hitting verse with his new collection, Shadowboxing. Reading at Fact and Fiction, 220 N. Higgins Ave., at 7 PM.

The Trillium Brass Trio, with French horn, trumpet and trombone, plays Baroque tunes and 20th century classics at the Missoula Senior Center. 7:30 PM. $6/$10 for couples.

Your paramour will appreciate your thriftiness at the Cheap Date Night, where the Missoula Public Library screens a free, recently released motion picture. Plus, Civitella Espresso Bar opens up to serve tasty treats and drinks. Doors open at 6:45 PM and close at 7:15. Enter from the Front Street side of the building. Free.

Headwaters Dance Co. presents its annual gala show, with this year’s contemporary works themed Power and Strength. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Thu., Nov. 20Sat., Nov. 22, at 7:30 PM, with Saturday matinee at 2 PM. $15/$10 for students and seniors, at headwatersdance.org and Rockin Rudy’s.

Composer and bassist Erik Applegate’s work is featured at the UM Jazz Program’s concert, The Music of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, and the man himself will be performing. Dennison Theatre. 7:30 PM. Ticket prices TBA. Headwaters Dance Co. presents its annual gala show, with this year’s contemporary works themed Power and Strength. MCT Center for the Performing Arts, Thu., Nov. 20-Sat., Nov. 22, at 7:30 PM, with Saturday matinee at 2 PM. $15/$10 for students and seniors, at headwatersdance.org and Rockin Rudy’s. (See Spotlight.) Cut a rug when the Golden Age Club hosts dancing and live music in an alcohol-free environment. 727 S. Fifth St. in Hamilton. 6-10 PM. $3. Call 240-9617 to learn more. Cozy on up to someone cute when I’ll House You presents Fox Den guests Kettu and Funk Foxx mixing tunes along with Hotpantz, Mike Stolin and Kris Moon. 9 PM. No cover, plus $4 vodka ‘n energy drink special.

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Dynamic duo. Less Is More plays Draught Works Thu., Nov. 20, from 6-8 PM. No cover.

Bass presents Deadline, Digifreq, Kapture and Lecture at Monk’s, 225 Ryman. 9 PM. No cover, plus $2 Bassjuice specials, whatever that may entail.

aims to answer all your burning questions about applying for insurance and using tax credits to make it more affordable. St. Patrick Hospital Conference Center. 9 AM.

Rock my world, little country girl when Copper Mountain Band plays tunes to dance by at the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM. No cover.

The new Missoula Winter Public Market features all manner of produce, meats, eggs, honey and treats, plus coffee and craft vendors. 800 S. Third St. W. Open Saturdays, Nov. 8-Dec. 27, and then every other Saturday, Jan. 10-April 25. 10 AM-2 PM. Visit facebook.com/mslawinterpublicmarket.

Whip the party up into a whirlwind when Band in Motion plays tunes at the Union Club, starting around 9:30 PM. No cover. Grab a paddle and head up to see Miller Creek rocking the funk out at the Top Hat. 10 PM. $5.

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Portland MC Myke Bogan spits rhymes at the Palace, along with local fellas David Dalla G, Surebert, Hemingway and Tommy John. 9 PM. $10/$7 in advance at ticketfly.com. 18-plus.

Homegrown produce aficionado and chef Eric Skokan reads from his new book, Farm, Fork, Food: A Year of Spectacular Recipes Inspired by Black Cat Farm. Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. 10:30 AM.

Wartime Blues plays tunes for “mountains, prairie and middle America,” and Crow’s Share plays for whoever that leaves out, at Stage 112. 9 PM. $5.

The Candy Cane Art and Craft Fair offers sweet treats and handmade knickknacks at Valley Christian School, 2526 Sunset Lane. 9 AM-3 PM.

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Amy Kalil leads “Simple Writing,” a therapeutic workshop for anyone dealing with illness or loss. Living Art Studio, 725 W. Alder St. Unit 17. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Free, materials provided. Learn more at 549-5329 or livingartofmontana.org. The Grizzlies meet up against those confounded Cats on UM turf at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. 3 PM. Check out gogriz.com. Take a breath and become more aware of your movement with the Soul Motion Conscious Dance Practice class, led by Brietta Leader and with live music from Nathan Zalvaney. Downtown Dance Collective, 3-6 PM. $40/$35 if registered in advance. Contact Brietta to register or learn more at 208-

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Bigfork goes holly-jolly for the annual Holiday Art Walk, with twinkly lights, open galleries, demonstrations and refreshments throughout town from 3-7 PM. Free.

nightlife Win or lose, the Cat/Griz Afterparty at Stage 112 promises to celebrate good times with Rob Quist and Great Northern, Andre Floyd, Good Ol’ Fashioned and Ted Ness and the Rusty Nails. Starts after the game ends, around 6:30 PM, with tunes going well into the wee hours. $5. 18plus. It may not be summertime, but you can take to the sky when Rhanda Johnson & Easy Living play a jazzy set at Draught Works, 6-8 PM. No cover. British dubstepper Rusko drops in to the Wilma, along with New Zealand’s Truth. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $25/$22 in advance at Rockin Rudy’s, Ear Candy at seafarerentertainment.com. Gosh, what great gams, one might say at the Zootown Cabaret’s Some Enchanted Evening, featuring a musical theater revue of classics from Rodgers and Hammerstein, like Oklahoma, South Pacific and more! Mis-

Grammy-nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz and NPR’s From the Top host Christopher O’Riley are are “rock stars of the classical music world,” so let’s get this mosh pit started at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. 810 PM. $32.40-$37.50. Absolutely DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo deliver the primo Saturday nite party at the Badlander. Doors at 9 PM. Two-fer-one Absolut vodka drinks until midnight. No cover. Rock my world, little country girl when Copper Mountain Band plays tunes to dance by at the Sunrise Saloon. 9 PM. No cover. Give that cutie from HR a twirl ‘round the dance floor when ThreeEared Dog plays tunes at the Union Club, 9:30 PM to close. No cover. Pogo til you go-go insane when Portland’s Mean Jeans twists up the Palace, along with the always spooky Kepi Ghoulie and Bacon and Egg. 9:30 PM. $7/ $5 in advance.$10 ages 18-20. (See Music.) Warm up with some cocktails ‘n wieners when the Lil’ Smokies play the Top Hat, along with Kory Quinn. 10 PM. $7.

SUNDAYNOV23 The toasty toe-tappin’ tunes of Daly Jazz are back in action, with an afternoon show featuring Eden Atwood, Rob Tapper, Graig Hall, Erik Applegate and Eric Tapper. 240 Daly Avenue. Things get swinging around 1 PM, with hors d’oeuvres and “drinks of all species” included with $20 suggested donation. RSVP required to dalyjazz@gmail.com.

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whirlwind Few art forms require as much physical strength, grace and athleticism as dance. I was reminded of this recently when I tried to learn some simple moves off a YouTube video. I’m pretty sure my cat was laughing at me. WHAT: Headwaters Dance Co. WHAT: Power And Strength WHERE: MCT Center for the Performing Arts WHEN: Thu., Nov. 20-Sat., Nov. 22, at 7:30 PM, with Saturday matinee at 2 PM HOW MUCH: $15/$10 students and seniors MORE INFO: headwatersdance.org

Anyway, given the lithe, muscular feats portrayed in many modern dance routines, “strength and power” is a fitting theme for the Headwaters Dance Co’s annual performance this weekend. The Missoula-based professional dance company presents seven pieces ranging from goofy humor to contemplative social commentary. Power and Strength explores relationships between the strong and the weak, the haves and the have-nots, in pieces like “The First Seating,” where Fact: carbs make your brain happy, so don’t be shy at the Scandinavian Pancake Breakfast, with ham, fruit, coffee, juice and plenty of pancakes hot off the griddle. Sons of Nor-

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the dancers all compete for limited chairs at a table. The music for “First Seating” was composed by Charles Nichols, and features original choreography from Headwaters Artistic Director Amy Ragsdale. Other pieces include Ragsdale’s original “Musings,” where each dancer will begin with a verbal prompt, like “Strength requires flexibility,” and each take off into their own whirlwind display. Headwaters’ performance is sure to be inspiring and thought-provoking. For the time being, I’ll keep the YouTube lessons strictly to my living room, and let the professionals do their stuff. —Kate Whittle

way, 5795 Highway 93 S. 9 AM-1:30 PM. $6. Hang out with ghosts of Christmas past at the Holiday Open House at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, with crafts, storytime, hot cocoa, cookies and an unveiling of the special Historic Toys exhibit. 3400 Captain Rawn Way. Noon-4 PM. Plus, Kris Kringle just might come hang out for photo ops from 1-3 PM; Toys for Tots donations are requested. Warm right up with the hot tunes from the Five Valley Accordion Association, which hosts a dance at the Sunrise Saloon from 1-4 PM. $4/$3 for members. Call 240-9617 for info.

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Get all keyed up with the Five Valley Accordion Association, which presents its dance jam every second and fourth Sunday of the month at the Eagles Lodge on Second Street in Hamilton. $4/$3 for members. Call 240-9617 for info. Fight the consumer culture and take presents into your own hands, literally, when the ZACC hosts four Holiday DIY classes this season. Soap Making is Nov. 23 from 2-4 PM, Felt Ornaments is Dec. 8 from 6-8 PM, Crochet Hats is Dec. 11 from 6-8 PM, Simple Dolls is Dec. 14 from 2-4 PM. $80 for all four/$25 each, with discounts for members. Cruise over to zootownarts.org to learn more.

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nightlife Let the good times roll and the ales flow when Kristi Neumann plays tunes at Draught Works, 5-7 PM. No cover. Bob Wills is still the king of Western swing, but our very own Western Union is looking to commit some regicide and make some fine old Western swing tunes for you all to dance by at the Missoula Winery, 5646 Harrier Way. 6 PM. $5. It’s like storytime when you were a kid, except with bourbon at the Second Wind Reading Series, where professors, students and guests from the UM Creative Writing Program read selected works of prose and poetry. Badlander. 6 PM. No cover. This last installment for the semester features Courtney Bird and Henrietta Goodman. God only knows why a band from Hawaii is touring in the northwest right now, but hey, if The Green brings some of that island heat with ‘em, I won’t complain. Show at the Top Hat with J. Boog and Eli-Mac, doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $21/$19 in advance at the Top Hat and Rockin Rudy’s. Sundays are shaken, not stirred, at the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night, with $4 martinis all evening, live jazz and local DJs, plus a selection of local coffees and tees for your apéritifs. Music starts at 8 PM. Free. Mark the Sabbath with some Black Sabbath or whatever else twangs your heartstrings at the Sunday Funday evening karaoke at the Lucky Strike, 1515 Dearborn Ave., featuring $1 domestic drafts and wells. Free.

MONDAYNOV24 Hang out with Mulder, Scully, Smoking Man and discover what truths are out there at the Roxy’s screening of selected “The X-Files” episodes from throughout the series. Mondays at 7 PM through Nov. 24. $5. Treats from Tandem Doughnuts will be on hand. Therapeutic Yoga for Wellness meets for a dose of gentle asanas to ease your anxiety, chronic fatigue or other maladies. Learning Center at Red Willow, 825 W. Kent Ave. Noon-1 PM. $40 for six classes/$9 drop-in. Call 721-0033.

nightlife Local Deadheads have got you covered when the Top Hat presents Raising the Dead, a curated broadcast of two hours of Jerry Garcia and co. from 5 to 7 PM. Free, all ages. The Restorative Yoga for Providers course aims to help caregivers from a variety of professions breathe deep and relax. Meets at the Learning Center at Red Willow on Mondays from Nov. 17-Dec. 28, 6:15-7:30 PM. $40 for four-week series. Cash For Junkers sings for their supper while you sip yours at Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. inside the Florence Building. 7-10 PM. No cover. Shimmy and swivel right on to Belly Dance with Aniysa at the Wellness Center, 500 W. Broadway. Meets Mondays from 7:15-8:45 PM until Nov. 24. $36 for four weeks, or $10 per class. Email ann@aniysa.com for more info.

Maintain dignity for best results at Super Trivia Freakout. Winners get cash prizes and shots after the five rounds of trivia at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free. To get those neurons sparking, here’s a question: What was Julia Child’s last meal? Find answer in tomorrow’s nightlife. Live in SIN at the Service Industry Night at Plonk, with DJ Amory spinning tunes and a special menu. 322 N. Higgins Ave. 10 PM-1:30 AM. Just ask a server for the SIN menu. No cover.

TUESDAYNOV25 Theo Ellsworth reads from the second installment of his intricately illustrated graphic novel trilogy, The Understanding Monster. Shakespeare and Co., 103 S. Third St. 7 PM. Folks facing illness or loss, including care providers and family, are welcome to the “My Own True Face” therapeutic mask-making workshop, which meets at Living Art of Montana, 725 W. Alder St., No. 17, Tuesdays from 2-4 PM, Nov. 11, 18 and 25. Call 549-5329 to register.

nightlife It’s always a glutenous good time when Wheat Montana, out on the corner of Third and Reserve, presents Black Mountain Boys Bluegrass from 5:30-8 PM. Free. Call 327-0900. Dust off that banjolin and join in the Top Hat’s picking circle, from 6 to 8 PM. All ages. Writers of all stripes can meet somewhere besides a bar for once with the Writer’s Group facilitated by John Robinson at Bitterroot Public Library. 6:30-8 PM every other Tuesday.

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Green is the new orange. Hawaii’s The Green plays the Top Hat Sun., Nov. 23, along with J. Boog and EliMac. 7 PM. $21/$19 in advance at the Top Hat and Rockin Rudy’s.

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Always pickin’ on me. Rob Quist and Great Northern play the Cat/Griz after-party at Stage 112 Sat., Nov. 22, along with Andre Floyd, Good Ol’ Fashioned and Ted Ness and the Rusty Nails. 6:30 PM. $5. 18-plus.

The UM School of Theatre and Dance presents a festive rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Mark Metcalf, who you may remember from such shows as National Lampoon’s Animal House and “Seinfeld.” Performances at the Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center Nov. 25 and 29 at 7:30 PM, Nov. 30 at 2 and 6:30 PM, Dec. 2-5 at 7:30 PM, and Dec. 6 at 2 and 7:30 PM. $10-$20; visit umt.edu/theatredance. (See Arts.) Lochwood are the newest bluegrass kids on the block, so see their pickin’ ways at the Top Hat. 8 PM. Free. (Trivia answer: French onion soup. She passed away just a few days shy of her 92nd birthday.) Strum some post-trivia victory chords at the Singer-Songwriter Showcase, now on Tuesdays at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Nov. 25 features Bob Zimorino, Alyssa Hands, Jackson Holte, Jordan Lane, Rod Blackman and more.

I’ll bring the peanut butter, y’all bring that sweet jaaaaam to the Soul Kitch’n Blues Boogie sesh at the Dark Horse, starting at 9 PM. $50 prize for best act each week. No cover.

THURSDAYNOV27 Today, of course, ‘tis Thanksgiving. School and government agencies are closed. Calapatra is thankful for many things this year, including kitties, the AP Stylebook Online, knitted hats, the collected works of Alkaline Trio and, of course, our dear readers. The fourth annual Queergiving invites folks from the LGBTQIA spectrum and allies to spend the holiday in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere at the Western Montana Community Center, 127 N. Higgins St., Ste. 202. 3-6 PM. Potluck contributions welcome. Free.

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WEDNESDAYNOV26 Cultivate your inner Ebert with the classic flicks showing at Missoula Public Library’s free matinee, every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. Visit missoulapubliclibrary.org or pop your head in their lobby to see what’s playing.

nightlife Move in the right direction when the East Coast Swing class with Cathy Clark of NW Country Swing takes over the Sunrise Saloon on Wednesdays. Instruction for beginner levels starts at 7 PM, more advanced levels at 7:40. $5.

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Thursday night is far too dignified these days, kids, and so the Dead Hipster DJs have returned to set things to rights with the bumpin’ dance par-tay at the Badlander. $3, with $1 wells from 9 PM-midnight like you always dreamt of. The bird IS the word. Submit events at calendar@missoulanews.com at least two weeks in advance of the event. Don’t forget to include the date, time and cost. If you must, snail mail to Calapatra c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801. You can also submit online. Just find the “submit an event” link under the Spotlight on the right corner at missoulanews.com.

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or diehard cross-country ski enthusiasts, there’s only one place to be in the last weekend of November: West Yellowstone, pop. 1,300. For more than 30 years, the ski festival in West Yellowstone has been the primo place for more than 3,000 Nordic skiers from around the continent to spend their Thanksgiving holiday kicking off the winter recreation season. The festival includes clinics coached by former Olympians, gear demos, races, biathlon and more, catering to a range of skill levels. Kids are welcome, too. The West Yellowstone Holiday Inn also holds events in conjunction with the festival, like yoga, a backcountry film festival and waxing clinics, which are

meant for your skis, not for your bikini line (though you could probably get that done somewhere in town, too). If you’ve got other plans for Thanksgiving, fear not: West Yellowstone is also home to major Nordic events throughout the ski season, leading up to the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race in March, where everyone gets to show off a winter’s worth of training. —Kate Whittle The esteemed Yellowstone Ski Festival, Tue., Nov. 25-Sat., Nov. 29, gathers at the West Yellowstone’s Holiday Inn for clinics and races. Cruise over to yellowstoneskifestival.com.

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The miniNaturalists Pre-K Program is aces for outdoorsy learning for ye childrens. The Montana Natural History Center. 10–11 AM. $3/$1 for members. Visit montananaturalist.org.

Throw the bird in the oven and head over to McCormick Park for the Turkey Day 8K and untimed 3K family fun runs along the Kim Williams Trail. 9:30 AM. Fun run is free, but donations to the food bank are encouraged for entry. Check out runwildmissoula.org.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22 You’ll be bright eyed and bushy tailed after Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club Runs, which start at 8 AM every Saturday at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Grab breakfast with other participants afterward. Free to run. Visit runwildmissoula.org.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23 Keep your eyes peeled for eagles, Clark’s Nutcracker, Red Crossbill and many more chirpers at the Five Valleys Audubon junket to Maclay Flat. Meet at the parking lot off Blue Mountain Road at 9 AM for a three-hour trip. Call Terry to learn more at 2141194.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25 As the earth tilts on its axis, the Montana Dirt Girls switch gears to host weekly hikes in the Missoula area, Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, November through March. Find out locations and info by signing up for the mail list at mtdirtgirls.tripod.com.

Fingers crossed and powder permitting, ski season starts today at Big Sky Resort and elsewhere. Check out bigskyresort.com. Keep an eye on that timer for Great Falls’ Burn the Bird Thanksgiving Day 5K and 10K, which begin on the River’s Edge Trail behind the FWP office. No refunds or weather cancellation, mind you. Check out racemt.com/BTB.htm. If you’re home in Butte, America this holiday, get out of the house and step quick at the Silver Bow Montessori Turkey Trot , a 1-mile and 5-K road race starting at the Hennessy Market. Check out silverbowmontessori.org. Bozeman’s Huffing For Stuffing includes a 10K and 5K run/walk starting at the Museum of the Rockies; online registration closes on Nov. 24. Jog on over to huffingforstuffing.com. calendar@missoulanews.com

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It’s important to remember what the “T” in LGBT stands for: transgender, which simply means that someone’s gender identity or expression is different than their assigned sex. Trans people and their varying identities are appearing more on the forefront of social consciousness, with shows like “Orange is the New Black” and the upcoming “Transparent” showcasing people’s experiences with gender expression. Laura Jane Grace, lead singer for Against Me!, came out in 2012 and has become a prominent transgender rock star, making headway in the masculine music world and adorning magazine covers. From rock stars to neighbors around the corner, more people are coming out as transgender. It’s a brave admission to make, since people who defy gender norms have been and continue to be persecuted, harassed and even killed. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 to memorialize Rita Hester, a Boston trans woman who was stabbed to death by men who followed her home from a bar. Since then, TDOR has become a day for communities around the country to honor the victims of hate crimes, but also celebrate the wonderful progress that activists have made. Missoula is home

to its own vibrant community of trans folks, as evidenced by the new nonprofit Gender Expansion Project, which helps put on local TDOR events on Nov. 20 at the university. —Kate Whittle The sixth annual Transgender Day of Recognition, in conjunction with the Gender Expansion Project’s second annual GenderSpectrUM, celebrates gender diversity Thu., Nov. 20. Events include “Pizza Rolls, Not Gender Rolls” lunch at noon in the University Center, discussion and film screening in the UC Theater from 3-5 PM, and candlelight vigil to follow. Free. Visit Montana Gender Alliance: Missoula’s Facebook page to learn more.

[AGENDA LISTINGS] THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20 As part of historic exhibit on Nazi censorship at Mansfield Library, Mark Hanson discusses “Book Burning and Civil Discourse.” Gallagher Business Building, room 122. 5:30-7 PM. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana, Blue Mountain Clinic and the Women’s Resource Center host a screening of the national 1 In 3 Campaign Abortion Speak-Out, followed by local gals sharing their personal experiences. Le Petit Outre, 6-8 PM. Drinks and light appetizers served. Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free, plus there’s nice beverages and snacks. You don’t have to be a time lord to check out the Missoula Time Bank, in which members exchange skills and services instead of money. Orientations at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center on the fourth Thursdays of the month. 7 PM. RSVP required at info@missoulatimebank.org. Check out missoulatimebank.org. Take note that November’s orientation is on Nov. 20, and no orientation is planned for December. In 2015, the time bank orientations will resume normal schedule.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21 UM professor and Delhi native Ruth Vanita discusses anti-rape laws in India as part of the “YW

Talks: A Community Social Justice Series.” YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway. Noon-1 PM. Feel free to bring a bag lunch. La Leche League of Missoula invites nursing mamas to find a network of support in a childfriendly atmosphere at Peaceful Heart Yoga in the Warehouse Mall, 725 W. Alder St. No. 3. Introductory meeting from noon-1:30 PM, with others planned later on in the year. Contact 493-1813 or missoulalll@gmail.com, or find the La Leche League of Missoula Facebook page for info.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22 Amy Kalil leads “Simple Writing,” a therapeutic workshop for anyone dealing with illness or loss. Living Art Studio, 725 W. Alder St. Unit 17. 10:30 AM12:30 PM. Free, materials provided. Learn more at 549-5329 or livingartofmontana.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 The Restorative Yoga for Providers course aims to help caregivers from a variety of professions breathe deep and relax. Meets at the Learning Center at Red Willow on Mondays from Nov. 17-Dec. 28, 6:15-7:30 PM. $40 for four-week series.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 Practice empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication, a non-violent communication weekly practice group, at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave. Wednesdays at noon. Free.

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tions—like doing a little online menu recon before hitting the restaurant. If you both start sending criticisms up for processing to the kindness and tact department, you could get in the habit of "accepting influence" from each other—listening to each other and becoming better individually and together—a practice marriage researcher John Gottman sees in the happiest, most stable relationships. Think of this as living the dream—the one where your relationship is a safe place to expose the real you (as opposed to that dream where you're back in 10th grade standing naked in front of the school assembly just as your mom starts reading your diary over the PA).

ZERO DARK FLIRTY A female "friend" of my boyfriend's is always leaving flirty comments on his Facebook page, and it's making me upset and worried. He doesn't really respond, but because he's a guy with a girlfriend, it seems that the considerate thing for him to do would be to tell her to cool it. How can I bring this up to him in a sane way? —Disturbed Guys also say "Hello, beautiful!" to the 200-year-old grocery store cashier, and probably not because they're angling for her to send a selfie of how she looks without her compression hose. What keeps a guy from being all "Let's blow this timeline item and go to a motel" is whether he's ethical and into the relationship he has. If that doesn't describe your boyfriend, why are you still with him? If it does, instead of saying, "Hey! People are socializing with you on a website designed for socializing!" let on that you're feeling a little worried, like by gently remarking, "That friend of yours sure is flirty" (or whatever it takes to get your worry across). Rather than trying to control him, which leads a person to rebel, you're asking for reassurance, which should lead him to put his arms around you and explain why you have nothing to worry about. This, in turn, should get the two of you back to using Facebook as it was intended—as a place to bring people together to view videos of cats and police brutality.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here are some thoughts from Gemini author Fernando Pessoa: "The feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most, are those that are absurd—the longing for impossible things; nostalgia for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone else." Can you relate, Gemini? Have you felt those feelings? Here's the good news: In the coming weeks, you will be more free of them than you have been in a long time. What will instead predominate for you are yearnings for very possible things and contentment with what's actually available to you. (Pessoa's words are from The Book of Disquiet, translated by Alfred Mac Adam.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The most important thing you can do in the coming weeks is learn how to take care of yourself better. What? You say you're too busy for that? You have too many appointments and obligations? I disagree. In my astrological opinion, there's one task that must trump all others, and that is get smarter about how you eat, sleep, exercise, relax, heal yourself, and connect with people. I can assure you that there's a lot you don't know about what you really need and the best ways to get what you really need. But you are ripe to become wiser in this subtle, demanding, and glorious art.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Contrary to popular opinion, crime fiction author Arthur Conan Doyle never once had his character Sherlock Holmes utter the statement "Elementary, my dear Watson." For that matter, Humphrey Bogart never actually said "Play it again, Sam" in the film Casablanca. Star Trek's Captain Kirk never used the exact phrase "Beam me up, Scotty." Furthermore I, Rob Brezsny, have never before issued the following prophecy: "Deep sexy darkness and deep sexy brilliance are conspiring to bring you Tauruses intriguing pleasures that will educate the naive part of your soul"—until now, that is. At this juncture in the ever-twisting plot of your life story, I am most definitely saying just that.

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone on Reddit.com posed the question, "What have you always been curious to try?" In reply, many people said they wanted to experiment with exotic varieties of sex and drugs they had never treated themselves to before. Other favorites: eating chocolate-covered bacon; piloting a plane; shoplifting; doing a stand-up comedy routine; hang-gliding and deepsea diving; exploring the Darknet and the Deep Web; spontaneously taking a trip to a foreign country; turning away from modern society and joining a Buddhist monastery. What would your answer be, Aries? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to explore what you have always been curious to try. The risks will be lower than usual, and the results more likely to be interesting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Naturalist Greg Munson says that many dragonflies are great acrobats. They are the "Cirque du Soleil" performers of the animal kingdom. Not only do they eat in mid-air, they also have sex. While flying, two dragonflies will hook up and bend into a roughly circular formation to accommodate the idiosyncrasies of their reproductive organs, thereby forming a "mating pinwheel." I don't expect you to achieve quite that level of virtuosity in your own amorous escapades, Leo. But if you're adventurous, you could very well enjoy experiences that resemble having sex while flying.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Born under the sign of Virgo, Yuriy Norshteyn is a Russian animator who has won numerous awards. His Tale of Tales was once voted the greatest animated film of all time. But he hasn't finished any new films for quite a while. In fact, he has been working on the same project since 1981, indulging his perfectionism to the max. In 33 years, he has only finished 25 minutes' worth of The Overcoat, which is based on a story by Nikolai Gogol. But I predict that he will complete this labor of love in the next eight months—just as many of you other Virgos will finally wrap up tasks you have been working on for a long time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "Every saint has a bee in his halo," said philosopher Elbert Hubbard. Similarly, some Libras have a passive-aggressive streak hidden beneath their harmony-seeking, peace-loving persona. Are you one of them? If so, I invite you to express your darker feelings more forthrightly. You don't have to be mean and insensitive. In fact, it's best if you use tact and diplomacy. Just make sure you reveal the fact that there is indeed a bee in your halo. I bet you will ultimately be pleased with the consequences you stir up through your acts of courageous honesty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many people use the terms "cement" and "concrete" interchangeably, but they are not the same. Cement is powdery stuff that's composed of limestone, gypsum, clay with alumino-silicate, and other ingredients. It's just one of the raw materials that is used to make concrete—usually no more than 15 percent of the total mass. The rest consists of sand, crushed stone, and water. Let's regard this as a good metaphor for you to keep in mind, Scorpio. If you want to create a durable thing that can last as long as concrete, make sure you don't get overly preoccupied with the "cement" at the expense of the other 85 percent of the stuff you will need. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Whatever returns from oblivion returns to find a voice," writes Louise Glück in her poem "The Wild Iris." I think that will be a key theme for you in the coming weeks. There's a part of you that is returning from oblivion—making its way home from the abyss—and it will be hungry to express itself when it arrives back here in your regularly scheduled life. This dazed part of you may not yet know what exactly it wants to say. But it is fertile with the unruly wisdom it has gathered while wandering. Sooner rather than later, it will discover a way to articulate its raw truths.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness," said American humorist Josh Billings. I propose that we make that your motto in the coming weeks. It's an excellent time to liberate yourself from memories that still cause you pain—to garner major healing from past anguish and upheaval. And one of the best ways to do that will be to let go of as much blame and rage and hatred as you possibly can. Forgiveness can be your magic spell.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Denmark has been a pioneer in developing the technology to supply its energy needs with wind power. By 2020, it expects to generate half of its electricity from wind turbines. Recently the Danish climate minister also announced his nation's intention to phase out the use of coal as an energy source within ten years. I would love to see you apply this kind of enlightened long-term thinking to your own personal destiny, Aquarius. Now would be an excellent time to brainstorm about the life you want to be living in 2020 and 2025. It's also a perfect moment to outline a master plan for the next ten years, and commit to it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean actor Sir Michael Caine has had an illustrious career. He has won two Oscars and been nominated for the award six times in five different decades. But for his appearance in Jaws: The Revenge, he was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor. He confessed that his work in that film was not his best, and yet he was happy with how much money he made doing it. "I have never seen the film," he said, "but by all accounts it was terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific." In accordance with the astrological omens, Pisces, you have permission to engage in a comparable trade-off during the coming months.

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contingent. A lawsuit has been filed against you. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Missoula County, Montana and described as follows: All that certain portion of the Northeast quarter (NE1/4) of the Southwest quarter (SW1/4) of Section No. Four (4) in Township No. Thirteen (13) North, Range No. Twenty (20) West of the Montana Meridian lying northeasterly of and contiguous to the northeasterly boundary line of that certain strip of right of way One Hundred (100) feet in width, purchased on March 5th, 1907 by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company of Montana, from William Cota and Susan Cota, his wife, containing two and 13/100 (2.13) acres of land more or less. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the Plaintiff an answer to the attached Complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney, if Plaintiff is represented by an attorney, whose name and address are listed above. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You must file your answer or motion with the court. Date: June 13, 2014. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Casie Kragh MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Probate No. DP-2014-12 Dept. No. 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA JEAN LANE, 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 Ronda Leah LeClair, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C., 620 High Park Way, PO Box 4947, Missoula, Montana 59806-4947, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 28th day of October, 2014. Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C. By: /s/ Gerald W. Steinbrenner Personal Representative By: /s/ Ronda Leah LeClair MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No.: DV-14-1214 Dept. No.: 3 John W. Larson Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Ryan Diego Simon-Carl, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Ryan Diego Simon-Carl to Ryan Diego Simon. The hearing will bee on 12/18/2014 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 11/10/2014. /s/ Shirley E. Faust,

MNAXLP Clerk of District Court By: Heather Olean, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-14-229 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. BAUGH, JR., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Louis Flowers has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Christian, Samson & Jones, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 310 West Spruce, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 20 day of October, 2014. /s/ Louis Flowers, Personal Representative of the Estate of John M. Baugh, Jr. /s/ Kevin S. Jones, Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY DEPT. NO. 2 CAUSE NO. DR-14-659 SUMMONS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JOANNA KNUDSEN, Petitioner, and MIGUEL ANGEL RIVERA, Respondent. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVENAMED RESPONDENT: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the above named Court, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, and to file your answer and serve a copy of your answer upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court this 29th day of September, 2014. /s/ Shirley E. Faust CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Maria A. Cassidy, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated November 25, 1997 Grantors: Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11787 Gopher Drive Missoula, Montana 59802 Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11740 Gopher Drive Missoula, Montana 59802 Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11923 Gopher Drive Missoula, Montana 59802 Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11787 Gopher Drive Missoula, Montana 59808 Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11740 Gopher Drive Missoula, Montana 59808 Dale E. Miller and Sylvia Miller 11740 Gopher Trail Missoula, Montana 59808 Original Trustee: Insured Titles, Inc. 2501 Catlin Missoula, Montana 59801 Lender: First Security Bank of Missoula P.O. Box 4506 Missoula, Montana 59806 Successor

Trustee: Christopher B. Swartley Attorney at Law Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP P.O. Box 7909 Missoula, Montana 59807-7909 Date and Place of Recordation: November 26, 1997 in Book 523, Page 45, Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 30th day of January, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, West Broadway side, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, Montana, Christopher B. Swartley, as Successor Trustee under the abovedescribed instrument, in order to satisfy the obligation set forth below, has elected to and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale to the Successor Trustee, the interest of the above-named Trustee, Successor Trustee, and Grantors, and all of their successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: A tract of land located in the SE¼ of Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, being more particularly described as Tract 9-L1 of Certificate of Survey No. 4874. Subject to easements and encumbrances of record. Property Address: 11787 Gopher Drive, Missoula, Montana 59808. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantors, and all of its successors and assigns, to pay when due the monthly payments provided for in the Deed of Trust and the subsequent Modification Agreement dated March 17, 2004 and recorded on April 12, 2004 as Document Number 200409677 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana in the amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty and No/100 Dollars ($1,780.00) for the months of July 2013 through September 2014 The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is Ninety Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Six and 92/100 Dollars ($94,946.92), plus interest thereon at the rate of Eight Percent (8.0%) from and after August 22, 2013 to September 30, 2014, in the amount of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six and 55/100ths Dollars ($8,386.55), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate of Twenty and 81/100 Dollars ($20.81), together with fees and costs in the amount of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Eight and 16/100ths Dollars ($12,688.16); plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 30th day of September, 2014. /s/ Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP P.O. Box 7909 Missoula, Montana 59807-7909 STATE OF MONTANA ):ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 30th day of September, 2014, by Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee. /s/ Susan Marshall Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: Florence, MT My commission expires: March 17, 2015 (NOTARIAL SEAL) November 6, November 13, November 20, 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated November 30, 2011 Grantor: Amy Cool 14430 Frontage Road Missoula, MT 59808 Original Trustee: Charles Peterson 38 Second Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee and limited agent for U. S. Bank N.A. and its successors and assigns P. O. Box 2026 Flint, MI 48501-2026 Current Beneficiary: U. S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 Successor Trustee: Kristina K. McMullin Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP PO Box 7909 Missoula MT 59807-7909 Date & Place of Recordation: Original recorded December 2, 2011 under Document No. 201120292, records of the Clerk & Recorder of Missoula County, Missoula, Montana. The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 11th day of February, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana, KRISTINA K. McMULLIN, as Successor Trustee under the above-described instrument, in order to satisfy the obligation set forth below, has elected to and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale to the Successor Trustee, the interest of the above-named Trustee, Successor Trustee and Grantor, and all of her successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: Tract 6-A of Certificate of Survey No. 4709, located in the S 1/2 of Section 1, Township 14 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the abovenamed Grantor, and all of her successors and assigns, to pay when due the monthly payments provided for in the Note in the amount of Six Hundred NinetyNine and 63/100 Dollars ($699.63) for the months of October, 2012 through September 30, 2014; together with interest which continues to accrue at the rate of 3.75 percent (3.75%) per annum; together with the escrow balance of Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($7,458.28). The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is the principal balance of One Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($149,229.67), plus interest thereon at the rate of 3.75% from and after the 1st day of September, 2012 to September 30, 2014, in the amount of Eleven Thousand Six Hundred ThirtySix and 78/100 Dollars ($11,636.78), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate as provided in the Note, plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 2nd day of October, 2014. /s/ Kristina K. McMullin, Successor Trustee Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP PO Box 7909 Missoula MT 59807-7909 STATE OF MONTANA ):ss County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 2nd day of October, 2014, by KRISTINA K. Mc-

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MULLIN, Successor Trustee. /s/ Jill S. Malone, Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: Missoula, Montana My Commission Expires: 10.30.2014 November 20, November 27, December 4, 2014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BENJAMIN T. CORY, as Successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAMES OF THE GRANTORS, TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER ARE: Grantors: LISA V. LINNELL and RAYMOND R. LINNELL (the “Grantors”) Original Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA, INC. (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: FIRST INTERSTATE BANK (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: LISA V. LINNELL and RAYMOND R. LINNELL THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 9 in Block 2 of River Pines Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. The Real Property or its address commonly known as 4825 Bitterroot Dr, Missoula, MT 59804. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Missoula County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated July 29, 2011, and recorded July 29, 2011, in Book 880 of Micro Records at page 1229, under Recording No. 201112614, records of Missoula County, Montana. Substitution of Trustee dated September 24, 2013 and recorded September 27, 2013, in Book 920 of Micro Records at Page 60, under Document No. 201319294, records of Missoula County, Montana. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of the monthly payments due under the Promissory Note dated July 29, 2011, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The Borrowers are past due for the month of March 2014 and every month thereafter. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 ARE: Principal: $244,951.96 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.25% per annum. As of October 1, 2014 the interest balance is $9,021.18 and interest accrues at the rate of $41.9438 per day. Late fees: $0 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are

MNAXLP paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: February 9, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Crowley Fleck, PLLP, 305 S. 4th Street E., Missoula, MT 59801. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. DATED: October 2nd, 2014 /s/ Benjamin T. Cory BENJAMIN T. CORY, Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on October 2nd, 2014, by Benjamin T. Cory, as Trustee. /s/ Misti Battaiola (SEAL) Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: January 29, 2018 File No.: 34-156-058 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 09/19/08, recorded as Instrument No. 200822676 Bk: 827 Pg: 461, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Jack E. Jarvey, a single person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Insured Titles, LLC was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Insured Titles, LLC as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 5 and the East 20 feet of Lot 6 in Block 16 of Low’s Addition, a Platted Subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the Official Recorded Plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 05/01/14 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of September 23, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $55,254.65. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $53,323.43, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security in-

terest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on February 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.111491) 1002.273288-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 05/31/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200714360 Book 798, Page 1446, mortgage records of MISSOULA County, Montana in which Roy D. Loewen and Karen C. Loewen was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Alliance Title and Escrow Corp was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Alliance Title and Escrow Corp as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in MISSOULA County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 3240, located in the Southwest quarter (SW) of Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 12/01/13 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of Sep-

tember 26, 2014, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $177,425.32. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $168,002.82, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on February 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.111650) 1002.273523-File No.

EAGLE SELF STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 102, 194, 288 and 479. Units can contain furniture, clothes, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Monday December 1, 2014. All auction units will only be shown each day at 3 P.M. written sealed bids may be submitted to storage office at 4101 Hwy 93 S., Missoula, MT 59804 prior to Thursday December 4, 2014 4:00 P.M. Buyers bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale. All Sales final.

These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 RUBY• Ruby is a 4-5 month-old female Border Collie mix. She would do great in a home with a calm, mature dog to show her the ropes. She is a puppy so will require the time and training to make her the perfect companion. This playful pup can't wait to become the newest member of your family. OLIVE•Olive is a 2-3 year-old female Pit Bull Terrier. She came in to Animal Control with severe scars on her head that the vet has determined are caused by a burn. She is very skittish at first, but with patience and sweet talk opens up to being a very loving lady. Olive can be fearful of men at first and will require a grain-free diet for skin allergies.

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LEA•Lea is a female white Domestic Short Hair with big orange patches. She is at least 6 years old, and is one of our longest-term shelter animals. Lea is a very sweet cat who enjoys showing off for affection. She does require a wet food diet as she has no teeth.

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SAMMY•Sammy is a large adult female 2420 W Broadway 2310 Brooks 3075 N Reserve 6149 Mullan Rd

tiger stripe. This cuddly girl would be the perfect companion for someone who wants a lap warmer. She is a very mellow girl who likes to find a warm place to curl up and purr. Come visit Sammy today!

APPLE•Apple is a 4-5 year-old male German Shepherd mix. He came to the shelter with raw pads as if he'd been running South Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801 for a very long time. After healing, he has 2330 Lobby: 9:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri) • Drive-thru: 7:30am-6:00pm (Mon-Fri) become much more social. Good with kids and gentle as can be, this mellow man 3708 North Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59808 Lobby: 9:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri) would fit seamlessly into any family. Drive-thru: 7:30am-6:00pm (Mon-Fri) • Drive-thru: 9:00am-12:00pm (Sat)

BUNNIES!• We have four beautiful bunnies at the shelter now. These two female Agouti rabbits have been at the shelter for a month. In addition we have a brown Velveteen female, and a white albino female, both very tame and sweet. Only $15 adoption fee!

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These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 SMILEY• Meet Smiley! He is a sweet guy seeking a loving family. He enjoys the outdoors, as well as the comforts of indoors. His favorite pastimes are soaking up the sun and playing fetch. Smiley gets along well with dogs, cats and children. Come visit him at the shelter today!

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ABRAM• As a member of (cat)AARP, Abram’s adoption fee is just $16. He is looking forward to real purrsibilities in his new home. This affectionate black and white cat is looking for a caring home that can provide him with lots of love and attention.

wants everyone to know that November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet month and she can't wait to find her forever home. This gentle girl is 9 years old and would enjoy a quiet home. If you would like to spend some time with Muffin and see how sweet she really is, stop by the Humane Society of Western Montana today!

MILEY• Miley can't wait to celebrate Adopt-a-Senior Pet month with her new family. This friendly girl would enjoy a nice quiet home and a lap that she can curl up in. She can't wait to find her purrfect new home and hopes that it'll be with you! Come visit her at the shelter today! We're open Tuesdays-Fridays from 1-6 pm and Saturdays from 12-5 pm.

BLACKBERRY•Blackberry is a black and white beauty looking for a loving home. Blackberry enjoys gentle pets and playing with her toys. Blackberry is currently at Petco, located at 3662 Brooks Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801. Stop by to meet her today!

RANGER• Say 'Hi' to Ranger! He is a sweet, active Poodle mix. His favorite things to do are spending time outdoors, getting pets, and taking strolls around the neighborhood. He would love to meet you! Come visit him at the shelter today.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal and State Fair Housing Acts, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, marital status, age, and/or creed or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, and pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination in housing call HUD at toll-free at 1-800-877-7353 or Montana Fair Housing toll-free at 1-800-929-2611

2 bedroom, 1 bath, $750, 62 and older community, elevator, AC, balcony, large bathroom, storage, H/W/S/G paid. No Pets, No Smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333 2 bedroom, 2 bath $800, newer complex, AC, granite countertops, open concept, coin op laundry, off street parking & storage. W/S/G paid. No Pets, No Smoking. GATEWEST 728-7333 444 Washington St. 1 bed/1 bath, HEAT PAID, downtown, coin-ops, cat? $700. Grizzly Property Management 5422060 535 Myrtle “D”. 2 bed/1 bath, completely remodeled, close to U. $975. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 720 Turner St. “A” 3 bed/1.5 bath Northside, pet? $900 Grizzly Property Management 5422060 731 W. Sussex Ave. #4. 2

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HOUSES 1518 W. Central Ave 4 bed/1 bath, double garage, pet? $1325. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 1936 Charlott: House, 3 Bedroom, Basement w/Den, Big double garage, Pet OK $1,295. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 549-6106 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, $1,200, Target Range, basement, fenced backyard, attached garage, carport. S/G paid Pet Upon Approval, No Smoking GATEWEST 728-7333 5704 Longview: House, 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Den, Double garage, Deck, Pet OK $1375. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 549-6106 627 Plymouth: House, 2 Bedroom, By Rose Park, Dishwasher, Basement Den, Yard w/Care $1,095. GARDEN CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 5496106 Is your Property Manager a NARPM Member? Our members are: licensed, educated, professional, bound by a code of ethics, and have a duty to provide the best possible service. www.westernmontana.narpm.org Professional Property Management. Find Yourself at Home in the Missoula Rental Market with PPM. 1511 S Russell • (406) 721-8990 • www.professionalproperty.com WHO CARES? We do, in good times & bad... Auto; SR-22; Renters; Homeowners. JT Zinn Insurance. 406-549-8201. 321 SW Higgins. Find us on Facebook.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

$265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

10955 Cedar Ridge. Loft bedroom, 1 bath on 20+ acres with guest house & sauna near Blue Mountain Recreation Area. $300,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

2116 West Kent. Charming 2 story, 3 bed, 1.5 bath home with single garage. Low-maintenance front yard & garden in back. $172,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 annierealtor@gmail.com

11864 O’Keefe Creek. 5 bed, 3 bath on 20 fenced acres with tack shed, hay barn & horse stalls. $389,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Central Missoula home. $275,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

3 Bdr, 2 Bath, East Missoula home. $225,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, East Missoula home. $249,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 3010 West Central. Five acres bordering DNRC in Target Range with 3 bed, 1 bath home. $450,000. Pat McCormick,

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3411 Paxson. 4 bed, 2 bath recently remodeled with fenced yard & double garage. $275,000. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate 532-9283. ritagray@lambrosera.com

4700 Nicole Court. 6 bed, 4 bath high-end Linda Vista home with 3 car garage and Missoula views. $419,500. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 5465816. annierealtor@ gmail.com

4 Bdr, 2 Bath, University District home. $439,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit... www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 2.5 Bath, Rose Park Home. $279,500. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer

5614 Gharrett. 4 bed, 3 bath with deck, Bitterroot views & 2 car garage. Mary Louise ZappKnapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 4 0 6 - 4 5 6 - 2 2 6 0 . mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com 604 Overlook. 3 bed, 2 bath in

Farviews with fireplace, metal siding, patio & 2 car garage. $232,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653. pat@properties2000.com 9755 Horseback Ridge. 3 bed, 3 bath with mother-in-law apartment on 5 view acres. $385,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653 pat@properties2000.com Anne Jablonski, Realtor with Portico Real Estate, recently obtained her Montana State Broker license. Anne has 12 years of experience helping clients buy and sell real estate in Missoula and

surrounding areas. You can find her at www.MoveMontana.com Are your housing needs changing? We can help you explore your options. Clark Fork Realty. 512 E. Broadway. (406) 728-2621. www.clarkforkrealty.com Buying or selling homes? Let me help you find your way home. David Loewenwarter. Prudential Montana Real Estate. LOEWENWARTER.COM. 406-241-3321 Former MUD Site! 633 Phillips - $150,000. Excellent opportunity to own a home at the

1807 Missoula Avenue. 3 bed, 2 bath cottage-style near Rattlesnake Creek and park. $299,900. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653. pat@properties2000.com 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Rose Park Home with commercial space.

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Put my experience and dedication to work for you. JAY GETZ, Prudential Montana Real Estate. (406) 214-4016 • jay.getz@prumt.com • www.JayGetzMissoula.com

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1823 H Montana. 3 bed, 2.5 bath near Good Food Store & Source Gym. $145,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

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4801 Bordeaux. 2 bed, 2 bath with A/C & 2 car garage.

$168,000. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate 532-9283. ritagray@lambrosera.com Burns Street Condo 1400 Burns #15. $150,000. A rare, spacious 3 bedroom unit in the awesome Burns Street Commons! This upstairs corner unit is all on one level with a secure private entrance and a balcony. KD 240-5227. portico realestate.com

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REAL ESTATE Burns Street Condo 1400 Burns #3. $79,000. 1bed/1bath. Energy efficient, affordable, and next to Burns St Bistro and Missoula Community Co-op. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Clark Fork River Condo 1401 Cedar Street #16. $122,500. Charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom townhouse set on the Clark Fork River. What an amazing home! KD 2405227 porticorealestate.com Uptown Flats #210. 1 bed, 1 bath modern condo on Missoula’s Northside. $149,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats #306. 1 bed, 1 bath top floor unit with lots of light. W/D, carport, storage & access to exercise room. $162,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats #312. 1 bed, 1 bath modern condo on Missoula’s Northside. $151,900. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com Uptown Flats. Upscale gated

community near downtown. All SS appliances, carport, storage and access to community room and exercise room plus more. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com Why Rent? Own Your Own 1400 Burns #10. Designed with energy efficiency, comfort and affordability in mind. Next to Burns Street Bistro and Missoula Community Co-op. 2 bedroom unit for $119,000. KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com

Lambros ERA Real Estate. 5329296 mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com NHN Rock Creek Road. 20 acres bordered on north by Five Valleys Land Trust. Direct access to Clark Fork River. $189,900. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

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LAND 1625 Lot 12A Cote Lane. Level 1 acre with fantastic views. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com Lot 33 Old Mill Loop, St. Regis. 1.02 acre with 150’ of Clark Fork River Frontage. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp, Lambros ERA Real Estate 532-9296. mlzappknapp@lambrosera.com NHN Arnica. Pattee Canyon acreage with great view of Missoula. Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp,

101 Church Street, Stevensville $255,000 Commercial or residential opportunity in turn-of-thecentury building. Currently Mission Bistro Restaurant. Zoned C-1 MLS# 20143430

435 Ernest Dr, Stevensville $310,000 Ranch style home, south of Florence. Magnificent views of the Bitterroot Mtns, 5 acres, fenced and cross fenced for horses. Attached dbl car garage, 44 x 32' shop with office, small tack room and barn. MLS# 20146167 For location and more info, view these and other properties at:

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COMMERCIAL 101 Church Street, Stevensville. Currently Mission Bistro Restaurant, but zoned for commercial or residential. $255,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula. 728-8270 glasgow@montana.com

20146167. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula. 728-8270 glasgow@montana.com 109 Church Street, Stevensville. Historic 3 bed, 1 bath with library, parlor & fantastic front porch. $139,000. Rita Gray, LambrosERA Real Estate, 5329283. ritagray@lambrosera.com

Rose Park commercial building with attached rental. $265,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville home. $180,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

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4 Bdr, 2 Bath, Nine Mile Valley home on 12.3 acres. $350,000. Prudential. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

435 Ernest. 4 bed, 3 bath ranch style home, south of Florence on 5 acres, fenced and crossfenced for horses. Attached double car garage, 44 x 32’ shop with office, small tack room and barn. $310,000. MLS#

Easy Access to the highway and the river. 17430 Six-Mile, $250,000. Historic 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in great condition on stunning 12.51 acre setting with views, fruit trees, tons of gardening space and so much more! KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com The people to call for properties around Philipsburg, Georgetown Lake, Rock Creek & More! Pintlar Territories R.E. 406-859-3522. pintlarterritories.com

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5 Bdr, 3 Bath, Florence area home on 3.2 acres. $479,000. Prudential. For info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

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9755 Horseback Ridge $385,000

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Missoula Valley, Clark Fork River & Mission Mountain Views! 3 bed, 3 bath on 5 acres with large windows, wraparound deck, mother-in-law apt. & 2 car garage.

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