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News Voices/Letters The worst movie of the year.......................................................................4 The Week in Review Montana Snowbowl opens ..............................................................6 Briefs PPL Montana, prison and recounts ..........................................................................6 Etc. Holiday spirit evades city council ................................................................................7 News Controversial home on the Bitterroot continues to languish ..................................8 News Montanans bus to Spokane for voice in coal debate ................................................9 Opinion A recreation plan runs counter to conservation ideals .....................................10 Feature Gift Guide 2012 ...................................................................................................14

Arts & Entertainment Arts Comedian Chris Fairbanks isn’t that obsessed with Michael Bublé .........................20 Music House of Quist, Kendl Winter, William Ingrid and Nick Cave ...............................21 Music John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Holidays Rule, Meshugga Beach Party and Dropkick Murphys.......................................................22 Books Paddy Lee pays tribute to Butte, America..............................................................23 Film Chasing Ice shows epic cinematography..................................................................24 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films .........................................................25 Flash in the Pan Milk, MILF and myth.............................................................................26 Happiest Hour Garden City Community Brew ...............................................................28 8 Days a Week We all want the Wilma and that flask.......................................................29 Mountain High The Boston/Spring Marathon Training Class .........................................41 Agenda Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana .............................................42

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STREET TALK Asked Monday, Dec. 10, in front of Butterfly Herbs.

by Eric Oravsky

What one gift are you most hoping for this holiday season?

Follow-up: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

Jean Morse: Just happiness. I have lots of family coming to my place for dinner this year and that is happiness. Lots of kids and that is what Christmas is for—the little kids. I have a 5 year old who is really sure that Santa is going to show up. Summer of... Him, my husband. I met him in 1969 on the drag right here. In those days there was a drag. Best thing I could ever have hoped for.

Frank Prosperi: My family, I just wanted them to be here. We don’t get to see each other often and that is what the holidays are for. Headshot: An Xbox with the first Halo. I still have it and it even still works.

Everyone else’s has died, but I got lucky I guess. Now I have four copies, not because I bought them, they just kind of get passed around.

Michael Eric (M.E.): I thought about buying a boat, but I bought a horse instead. What I really want though, is for everybody to get along. It doesn’t seem so difficult, but lately there has been a lot less of it happening. Give it up: To love and the return of love. She said she loved me and she honestly did. That is a beautiful thing.

Robb Lankston: I’m kind of a geek—a solid state drive for my computer. Probably a 256gb, since the 512 is still a huge price jump. I am a programmer, so my work is the same as my play. Fingerpickin’ good: A Martin six-string acoustic guitar eight years ago. I’ve been playing for about 10 years.

Worst movie of the year I don’t know which movie Nick Davis saw but the Killing Them Softly that I saw was the shits (see “To the chase,” Dec. 6). That was probably the worst movie I have ever seen and might be the worst movie of the year. For Davis to rave on about this crappy movie means he was in Washington state smoking some weed that had him thinking he was watching something else. Get real. “It was a damn good ride” and the “acting performances were phenomenal” are so off base that Davis shouldn’t be allowed to review movies. This movie is going to get the Razzie award and every audience that has viewed it thinks it’s crappy. I want my $7 back. Actually, I want $14 back because my wife went with me and she also thought it sucked.

Dave Hammond Missoula

Pass these, please Now that the election is over we can sharpen our focus on issues that will help ensure long-term prosperity in Montana. Montanans of all stripes have worked out positive solutions for public lands. We have found common ground that will protect elk habitat, provide clean water for trout, while producing timber to keep workers and mills productive.

Those plans to strengthen our economy and sustain our unique lifestyle are formalized in two bills before Congress, the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act and the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. Two recent polls show over 70 percent of Montanans, including majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independent voters, support both bills.

Montanans have done the hard work of listening to differing points of view and have proposed realistic solutions. Loggers, hunters, hikers, ranchers and anglers have come together in compromise. We have shown we can listen, understand and compromise rather than obstruct and file lawsuits.

It is now time for Congress to recognize the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage

Act and the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act are made in Montana, long-term solutions that sustain both people and place.

Our delegation needs to see that these solutions become law.

Lee Boman Seeley Lake

Death with dignity In light of the Montana Supreme Court decision in December 2009 that clearly ruled that there is nothing in the state’s Constitution or laws that pro-

“If Montana can monitor and regulate manicurists to protect their customers (yes, there is a Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists), it seems to me that we might be able to provide similar oversight and protection for our elders in their final days.” hibit physician assistance to terminally ill patients, it seems possible that the legislature in 2013 might consider establishing comprehensive direction and

guidelines for physicians as they counsel terminally ill patients and determine whether to provide assistance to them in making end-of-life decisions. As with all issues of such importance, there are strongly held opinions that vary across the entire range of possible directions for our state to move.

I am concerned to see exaggerated claims of abuse and predation on people approaching the ends of their lives.

I have seen accusations of coercion and, yet again, claims based on ridiculous paranoia of “death panels” deciding lifeand-death issues. What I have not seen are credible details of even one such case of criminality. The few accusations that claim to refer to specific cases or people have all turned out to be wildly exaggerated or just fabricated.

Oregon implemented their “Death with Dignity” law in 1997, Washington state more recently. In those 14 years, in a state with about four times the population of Montana, only 596 Oregonians have exercised their right to determine the nature of their own final days. Just a couple of minutes looking at the nature of their experiences, and the scrutiny that takes place, should reassure anyone that there is no abuse there.

If this is such a heartfelt concern for some, I think their time and effort might be better spent making sure that the guidelines that might be established by the legislature contain sufficient safeguards for oversight. And, while they’re at it, perhaps they could focus their attention on the elder abuse that does take place in poorly monitored assisted living facilities and totally unmonitored private homes. Perhaps they could have a report prepared that shows the status of funding and support for elder care and proper regulation of it.

If Montana can monitor and regulate manicurists to protect their customers (yes, there is a Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists), it seems to me that we might be able to provide similar oversight and protection for our elders in their final days.

Fred Brewer Butte

[comments from missoulanews.com] Katie Le Blanc: My family is really all I need. Good quality time and warmth. I am from Kentucky and it is 60 degrees there now. Ticket to ride: My first bicycle. I have no clue what kind it was but it had a banana seat and I learned to ride on it. It was my grandmother’s bike and they remade it for me.

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Backtalk from “What happened to Gabriel,” Dec. 6

Takes guts It takes a lot of courage to stand up for someone accused of a terrible crime.

Montana and especially Missoula County are heavily invested in crime. I have the utmost respect for The Innocence Project and Jessie McQuillan. A great deal of re-

search goes into their decisions about which cases they take on.

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Wrong perp Kudos to Jessica Mayrer for her careful look at a difficult problem. She is onto

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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by Chad Harder

Wednesday, December 5 Missoula’s new ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving a vehicle or motorcycle or riding a bicycle goes into effect.

The ban begins with a 60-day warningsonly period. Thereafter, the minimum penalty for a first offense will be $100.

Thursday, December 6 The Wyoming Cowgirls overcome Kenzie De Boer’s career-high 29 points and defeat the Lady Griz 58-56 at Dahlberg Arena.

Montana’s women’s basketball team falls to 5-3 on the season.

Friday, December 7 Montana Snowbowl opens for the season with the local skill hill reporting 30 inches of snow at its summit. Snowbowl will only be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until snow conditions improve.

Saturday, December 8 Retired mechanic Dennis Schowengerdt, of Deer Lodge, uses what news reports describe as a “Rambo-style� knife to allegedly stab his wife to death in their home. The 65 year old turns himself in the next morning.

Sunday, December 9 Huge crowds cram into the annual Holiday MADE Fair at the Holiday Inn-Downtown to score handmade local gifts from more than 120 artists. One Indy staffer notes it’s the closest thing Missoula has to competitive holiday shopping chaos.

Monday, December 10 The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission shuts down wolf hunting and trapping in areas near Yellowstone National Park after several collared wolves used for scientific research were recently shot. Montana’s first wolf-trapping season begins Dec. 15.

Tuesday, December 11 Police search for the perpetrators who robbed at gunpoint two Missoula casinos and one convenience store within a sevenhour span early in the morning. The robbers absconded with an undisclosed amount of cash.

A powerful winter storm blasted through Missoula Friday, Dec. 7, dropping a total of 7.7 inches of snow. The total storm accumulation ranks as Missoula’s 12th deepest single-day snow total on record.

LGBT

UM student pleads guilty On Nov. 27, University of Montana student Obioha Onwubiko pleaded guilty in Missoula Municipal Court to a misdemeanor assault charge that resulted from an April incident outside the Elk’s Club when Onwubiko punched a transgender woman in the face.

Onwubiko originally faced two misdemeanor charges, one of them sexual assault, for allegedly grabbing trans woman Anita Green’s crotch before he punched her. The two charges were punishable by a maximum of one year in custody and a $1,000 fine. In exchange for Onwubiko’s guilty plea, Missoula prosecutor Carrie Garber dropped the sexual assault charge.

Onwubiko is paying $203 in fines and surcharges and received a six-month deferred sentence, meaning unless Onwubiko gets in trouble again, he won’t serve time as a result of the incident. “I feel that’s a slap on the wrist,� says Green, who’s a fourth-year UM student from Billings.

On April 28, Green and Onwubiko, a 21-year old Nigerian exchange student, danced at the Elk’s. They also kissed. Green’s account of what happened that

night differs from Onwubiko’s. Green says that Onwubiko was rough with her and demanding, and that during their interaction Onwubiko discovered Green has a penis by grabbing her crotch without permission. She says he became enraged when he discovered that she is a biological male. Onwubiko says that he touched Green’s genitals because he suspected Green had deceived him into believing that she was a biological woman. He wanted to confirm his suspicions.

Onwubiko’s Missoula attorney, Craig Shannon, told the Independent that in light of the overall context—the fact that Onwubiko wasn’t seeking sexual gratification when touching Green’s genitals—the sexual assault charge wasn’t appropriate. Shannon admits, however, that the other charge was fitting. “His bottom line was, ‘Look, I hit her. And there was a reason I hit her,’� Shannon says. “It does not make it justifiable.�

Jessica Mayrer

Energy

PPL Montana powering down?

Last week, Clearing Up, a subscription-only trade publication that covers Northwest energy markets, re-

ported that PPL Montana is looking to sell all of its electricity-generation assets in the state. The article, authored

by Ben Tansey, states that the company has hired the investment bank UBS to shop its portfolio of coal and hydroelectric facilities, which includes the company’s quarter-share of the Colstrip Generating Station, the second-largest coal-fired plant west of the Mississippi.

Clearing Up is the third trade publication in recent months to report that PPL Montana, a subsidiary of PPL Corp., wants to divest of its two coal plants and 11 hydroelectric plants in Montana. In September, Sparkspread reported that PPL Montana sought to sell its share in Colstrip. In November, Power Intelligence wrote that PPL Montana’s assets “are being marketed as a bundle, but PPL may entertain bids for individual assets depending on what offers come in, deal watchers say.�

PPL Montana spokesman David Hoffman declined to comment on what he calls “market rumors.�

Pat Barkey, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, who recently conducted an economic analysis of the Colstrip plant, says he wouldn’t be surprised if the reports prove true. He cites “lethargic electricity de-

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[news] mand” coming off the recession, “relentless pressure from natural gas,” which is very cheap, and the uncertainty of new regulatory requirements at coal-fired plants.

“I think it’s a pretty big deal for Montana,” Barkey says. “I don’t think any of those issues will change whether PPL owns it or not.”

The Clearing Up article mentions NorthWestern Energy as one “obvious candidate” for acquiring the assets. It also notes that pending lawsuits against Coltrip’s owners may complicate a deal. On Dec. 1, the Montana Environment Information Center and the Sierra Club filed a notice of intent to sue PPL Montana and Colstrip’s other owners—Puget Sound Energy, Portland General Electric Company, Avista Corporation, PacifiCorp and NorthWestern Energy— for violating the Clean Air Act. “You have to wonder who’s going to want these assets, and what they’re going to want to do with them, and what that might mean for Montana ratepayers,” says MEIC’s Anne Hedges. “My guess is that they want to get out of the coal business because coal is not making money. Natural gas is where the game is being played these days...Who’s going to want a dirty old coal plant?”

Matthew Frank

Prison

Fighting for equal play The Missoula County Detention Center last month responded to a class action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union that alleges the jail is unlawfully discriminating by keeping female and juvenile prisoners indoors at all times, while adult men have access to an outdoor yard.

“We just simply disagree whether our facility matches the appropriate standards,” says Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen, who oversees the jail.

The ACLU argues in its September lawsuit, Chief Goes Out et al v. Missoula County, that the jail relegates female and juvenile prisoners to an indoor gym and, in doing so, denies them “fresh air” and “direct sunlight.” That practice, the ACLU says, causes “increased anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sleep problems, skin problems, loss of hair and vitamin D deficiencies.”

The county acknowledges in federal court documents that female and juvenile prisoners aren’t allowed outside. However, attorneys for the county deny violating established legal protections. Ibsen notes, meanwhile, that the indoor gyms available to female and juvenile inmates have multiple “great big

windows” that open to provide light and air.

The ACLU says in its court filings that “many feasible options exist” to create an outdoor space for female and juvenile inmates, like hanging a canvass curtain in an outdoor exercise yard to separate the sexes.

Yet Ibsen says that federal and state regulations, along with budget and staffing constraints, could make accommodating the ACLU’s demands difficult.

“I don’t think it’s quite as easy as one would wish that it is,” he says.

Missoula attorney Greg Munro, who’s working with the ACLU on the case, acknowledges that providing parity could cost some money. But making the changes now would be cheaper than fighting about the issue during a trial.

Montana’s U.S. District Court is slated to begin case proceedings in January. In the meantime, the county is evaluating if there’s a feasible remedy at hand, Ibsen says. “We’re exploring possible options and the costs of options.”

Jessica Mayrer

Elections

Victory from defeat Sandy Welch isn’t getting her recount.

The 2012 Republican candidate for superintendent of public instruction lost to Democratic incumbent Denise Juneau by a mere 2,231 votes. The narrow margin prompted Welch to challenge the results, alleging widespread Election Day concerns including ballot machine errors and inappropriate handling of spoiled ballots. A district judge in Flathead County ruled in Welch’s favor last week and ordered her to post a $115,000 bond to pay for a statewide manual recount.

The Montana Republican Party, however, announced Tuesday its fundraising effort fell short of

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Voters who supported a referendum requiring proof of citizenship from individuals seeking certain state services. The Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance, MEA-MFT and a Canadian-born Missoula resident filed suit this week seeking to overturn the measure. meeting the $115,000. Neither the GOP nor Welch’s campaign reported nearly enough cash in the bank on Nov. 26 to fund the bond. There was some hope that the Republican National Committee would back a portion of both the bond and the cost of hiring Welch’s lead attorney, James Bopp. According to Montana GOP Executive Director Bowen Greenwood, that “wasn’t a successful fundraising effort” and the GOP fell “pretty short” of raising the total on its own.

“We had reason to hope that we could persuade [the RNC] to donate enough funds to cover most of the bond,” Greenwood says. “However, that just didn’t prove to be the case.”

Welch did manage to snatch one victory from the ordeal. While the recount is off, the investigation launched at Welch’s request could provide additional fodder for conservatives challenging Montana’s voting laws. This year’s election was full of claims of widespread voter fraud, particularly from candidates such as Republican secretary of state hopeful Brad Johnson, and the GOP went so far on election night as to challenge ballots in a variety of counties including Missoula.

“Sandy won a great victory for us in what she got done in court,” Greenwood says. “At this point now, there is a legal ruling that Montana’s election laws were not followed in some of those procedures.

There is a ruling that some vote-counting machines don’t work as accurately as others...and Sandy’s victory in getting that ruling is a great service to every Republican in Montana.”

And that might explain why Welch took her recount request directly to a judge instead of Secretary of State Linda McCulloch, the state’s chief election officer.

Welch has publicly offered to make details from her case available to anyone concerned about Montana’s voting system. Greenwood hopes that, as the 2013 legislative session begins, lawmakers planning to discuss changes to election laws take her up on the offer.

Alex Sakariassen

ETC. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and cheer, where neighbors gather to sing carols and the community comes together over candy canes and hot cider to watch trees light up the night. Okay, maybe that’s a little too Hallmark for you. But we can probably all agree that it’s most certainly not the time for errant Hitler references and borderline mid-meeting fisticuffs.

Don’t tell that to the feisty elves busy doing work in Missoula City Council chambers. The ongoing debate over accessory dwelling units, better known as ADUs or granny flats, has turned downright nasty. Missoula resident Carole Ulrigg played the role of Grinch by, first, vowing to yank her charitable donations to local nonprofits if the city moved forward on its proposed pro-ADU plan, and later evoking Adolf Hitler on Councilman Bob Jaffe’s listserv. Her convoluted rant compared the plight of single family-district homeowners to that of German Jews during the Holocaust. “Take away all that Jewish people had worked years for and put them into high density complexes—be it apartments or concentration camps,” Ulrigg wrote. “After all, it’s best for the people.”

Bad tidings turned worse when the hotbutton topic came up at council’s regular meeting on Dec. 10. That’s when Jaffe accused Ward 4 Councilman Jon Wilkins of spreading misinformation stemming from, as Jaffe put it, “unbelievable ignorance” or “deception.” Wilkins didn’t take kindly to the accusation, especially since he wasn’t present at the time. “Don’t do that to me again,” Wilkins said. “You got it?”

“Are you threatening me, Jon?” Jaffe replied.

Thank goodness jolly ol’ Mayor Engen stepped in and steered the meeting back on track before things went too far. Council eventually approved sending the ADU proposal to the Planning Board, the next step toward making it law. Inevitably, though, the issue will end up right back in front of council and open to public comment before final passage.

Right now, unfortunately, the theatrics of this debate have outweighed the policy, and left many involved on the naughty list.

We’re not expecting everyone to end up under a mistletoe, but we hope that in the spirit of the season cooler heads—and some common ground—prevail.

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Back in December 2007, Tom and fill was brought to their property.” The Iman believes the prosecution was “a little Charlotte Robak were ordered to halt con- county subsequently had to enlist “a pla- over aggressive.”

“As far as I’m concerned, it needs to struction of a high-end estate along the toon of experts and professionals” at sigWest Fork of the Bitterroot River. The cou- nificant expense “to bring Robaks’ go away,” Iman says of the case, which ple had already spent an estimated misrepresentations and misdeeds to began the same year he first campaigned $700,000 on the property. Ravalli County light.” The sanction includes compensa- for office. “I think [the sanction] is kind officials claimed the structure was going tion for county staff time as well as depo- of a ‘pound of flesh’ situation.” up not just in the river’s floodplain but in the floodway, an overflow channel that can fill up during high-water events. The Robaks promptly sued the county, sparking a contentious and protracted legal battle.

“The placement of a home in the floodway is of significant concern to everyone,” thenDeputy County Attorney Alex Beal wrote in a letter to the Robaks’ attorney in 2008. “Not only is there great probability of the Robak house becoming inundated with flood waters, but there is the possibility the home could wash down stream and destroy other property.”

Five years and countless hours of courtroom haggling Photo by Chad Harder later and the Robak house still sits unfinished on the banks of Ravalli County ordered Tom and Charlotte Robak to halt construction on their the Bitterroot southwest of streamside home in 2007, claiming it fell within the Bitterroot River floodway. The Darby. The case is scheduled for house remains unfinished today, and sits at the center of a nearly five-year-old legal battle. another status hearing Dec. 13, at which point Deputy County Iman also suspects former Ravalli Attorney Howard Recht says the parties sitions, transcripts and $10,215.14 for soil will continue to iron out a number of un- testing. Such sanctions are typically im- County Attorney George Corn’s dogged resolved regulatory issues. Recht says the posed to preserve the integrity of the legal pursuit of the case played a role in Corn’s loss to current County Attorney Bill Fulhearing is just one more minor step on system and deter frivolous legal pleas.

“Robaks hold the privilege of a citizen bright in the 2010 election. That election the road to resolution.

The Robak case has grown particu- to decline to apply for a floodplain saw a rash of Republican victories by conlarly nasty at intervals, with both parties permit,” Haynes wrote in his July 28, 2010 servative candidates who proved popular exchanging barbs not just in court but on order. “However, citizens have a duty among anti-zoning advocates.

Tom Robak has certainly been active the pages of local newspapers. The to comply with the locally enacted Robaks have accused county officials of floodplain laws. Citizens have no right to in anti-zoning circles over the years. He tampering with case files, and District come into Court and misrepresent mate- spoke out against a countywide growth Court Judge Jim Haynes has alluded to a rial facts regarding their willful non-com- policy in 2008, believing it would negagreater agenda by the Robaks to challenge pliance with the existing floodplain laws tively impact real estate values and local jobs. He also founded the Big Sky Coalithe validity of state floodplain laws. But and regulations.”

The Robaks’ lawyer, Dustin tion in 2007 with the primary intent of both parties managed to reach something of an understanding this May; the county Chouinard, filed a motion to reduce promoting increased logging in the Bitteragreed to drop its counterclaims of public those sanctions in October 2010. That root Valley, though the group was briefly nuisance and punitive damages after the motion has yet to be resolved. The sanc- active in opposing a streamside setback Robaks agreed to drop their own claims tions were not included in the May set- ordinance as well.

The Robaks attempted to secure a of defamation, negligence and violation of tlement, and Recht says he doubts the matter will come up during this week’s permit from the county last year to redue process.

The issue that neither party has firmly hearing. Recht says the county is cur- move a gravel bar and stabilize the riveraddressed in the past year is the status of rently focusing on resolving regulatory bank upstream of their home, which is about 80 percent complete. The applica$116,458.80 in outstanding sanctions matters.

Even if Haynes’ sanctions do stand, tion went up for public comment last against the Robaks ordered by Haynes in 2010. Haynes wrote that the Robaks had County Commissioner J.R. Iman says he month and is still being reviewed. “sponsored misleading affadavits” and would be “surprised” if the full dollar asakariassen@missoulanews.com “made affirmative representations that no amount is strictly enforced. Personally,

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Driven by extraction Montanans bus to Spokane for voice in coal debate

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The second speaker is Beth Kaeding, of By early afternoon on Dec. 4, the bus concrete health and safety impacts and inthat left Billings at 4 a.m. had reached frastructure requirements of those passing Bozeman, a longtime member of the NorthIdaho. The 60 people on board, some of coal trains seem more likely to resonate ern Plains Resource Council. “I traveled here with more than 60 Montanans—stand up, whom climbed aboard in Billings, others in with the Army Corps of Engineers.

The conversation is interrupted by because not many of us are getting to Bozeman, Helena and Missoula, are all eager to arrive in Spokane, Wash., where Snyders, who stands again to tell the group speak,” she says. “These coal trains that are federal and state agencies are holding a what to expect when the bus arrives at the hauling America’s energy resources to the hearing on a proposed coal-export terminal on Washington’s coast, near Bellingham.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers apparently figured the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal would be of little significance to Montana, so it didn’t schedule an Environmental Impact Statement scoping hearing in the state. But these passengers— Montana ranchers, school teachers, members of the Northern Cheyenne tribe and college-aged activists among them, all wearing Photo by Matthew Frank matching red “Power Past Coal Montana” T-shirts—are traveling After a 500-mile drive, these Montanans stand in line to testify. as many as 550 miles over eight hours, each way, to tell the agency other- Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. She coast for export to China do not magically wise. In short, they want the scope of the says about 2,000 people turned out for a appear at the Washington-Idaho border. coal-export terminal study to include im- scoping hearing in Bellingham in late Oc- They come through and from our state, and pacts back to the mines in Montana and tober, and another huge crowd is expected the impacts Montanans will experience from Wyoming that would supply the coal, such today, yet the agencies are limiting verbal increased coal train traffic are the same as as the proposed Otter Creek mine in south- testimony to only 75 people. She says a few those that will be experienced by Washingfellow anti-coal activists have been standing tonians living in Spokane.” She urges the eastern Montana.

With the group still more than an hour at the entrance to the Expo Center since 7 agencies to expand the scope of the EIS “all from Spokane, Natalie Snyders, a staffer a.m., despite the cold and rain, holding the way back to the coal mines.”

The next several speakers aren’t the with the Billings-based Northern Plains Re- spots at the front of the line so Montanans green-shirted men waiting in line, but repsource Council, the non-profit that char- can speak.

When the bus pulls up, the passengers resentatives from the local chamber of tered the bus, rises to rouse the road-weary passengers. “The coal doesn’t just start at stream off and encounter dozens of people commerce, the regional labor council, the the Idaho border, it doesn’t just appear in green T-shirts waiting outside to testify. Alliance for Northwest Jobs and Exports there,” she says, standing at the front of the Those wearing green make up the pro-ter- and the International Trade Alliance. They bus with a microphone. It would come minal contingent. They’re mostly young express a common message: Keep the EIS from southeastern Montana and the Pow- men who won’t talk to reporters and hold specific to Washington. And the 25 or so der River Basin, she says. “Billings is going signs with messages such as, “Power Past railroad workers and union reps who folto be impacted just as much as Spokane is.” Fear Mongering. Support Workers.” A few low in giving testimony offer the same reOne of the passengers is Ressa Charter, red-shirted anti-coal folks stand at the front frain: We need jobs. The rest of the a 31-year-old in a cowboy hat whose family of the line, and about 30 people in green speakers, including several Montanans, ask ranches in the Bull Mountains, where shirts wait behind them. They, too, have for a broader EIS. The hearing lasts three hours. At the they’ve fought coal development for been here all day.

At 4 p.m., the doors open. Agency end, almost all of the green shirts are gone. decades. “So I’m bred for all of this,” he says. He calls the coal-export proposition staffers hand those in line a card with a The group of Montanans, visibly satisfied “an obvious boondoggle.” But with the number on it–one through 75–the order with their showing, leave the Expo Center backing of some of the world’s largest coal in which they’ll speak. The red shirts pour and re-board the bus, where they’re companies and BNSF Railway, and the lure into the vast Expo Center, while several of greeted with good news: Montana Sen. Jon of hundreds of millions of dollars in royal- those in green wheel back around to give Tester’s office had called to say the senator supports their efforts to be heard, and he’ll ties to the state, there’s real potential to their numbered card to someone else.

A standing-room-only crowd of hun- ask the Army Corps to hold a hearing in move huge amounts of Montana coal dreds fills the room, divided between red Montana. The passengers cheer, and then across the Pacific Ocean.

Many of the passengers are concerned and green. Three representatives from the settle in for the long ride home.

The Gateway Pacific Terminal EIS scopabout climate change. Burning Otter Creek Army Corps, Washington Department of coal could release billions of tons of carbon Ecology and Whatcom County—where the ing comment period ends Jan. 21. emissions. “But the PR alchemy says that’s export terminal would be—sit at a table mfrank@missoulanews.com verboten,” Charter says. Instead, the more with pens and notepads.

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Last August, I read that construction would soon begin on a proposed $9 million “Moab Transit Hub and Elevated River Bikeway.” I’d caught only a snippet of the plan a couple years ago. The news story called for a three-mile “bikeway” partially suspended over the Colorado River. There were references to piers and girders and cantilevers.

Cantilevers? Impossible, I thought, and concluded it was yet another Utah-grown fantasy, such as highways over the Book Cliffs and toxic waste incinerators. Eventually, I forgot about it. Then I read the announcement in the local papers. It’s a done deal.

Promoters have insisted that its main purpose is safety. Clashes between bicyclists and car drivers have been numerous over the years, but crashes have rarely if ever happened. A strictly enforced 25 mph speed limit seems like a cheaper option.

More telling is Grand County Councilman Chris Baird’s recent presentation to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. Baird said, “For a long time we were the mecca for mountain biking, but about five years ago, we started seeing newspaper and magazine articles about Moab going stale.”

The Hub-Bikeway, meant to stimulate a declining tourist economy, is clearly one of the biggest recreation infrastructure projects ever initiated in Grand County. Kim Schappert of the Moab Trails Alliance—which is the driving force behind the project—said in 2010, “It’s all going to be a showpiece.”

But I’d heard few Moabites talk about it.

Katie Stevens at the Moab BLM explained that, “Two EAs (environmental assessments) were done on this project—one was completed in 1999 and the other in 2004. There were no public comments on either EA.” Now, eight years after the public comment period came and went, some will be surprised to see what’s coming and the scope of it.

But it doesn’t matter. Construction began this fall, and as one local environmentalist explained, “We have bigger issues here than bike paths; we have fracking and nuke plants. These are the big battles.”

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Indeed, recent activism in Moab has been coming from a growing number of groups committed to stopping energy extraction on public lands, including a proposed nuclear power plant at Green River, a proposed tar-sand test site north of the Book Cliffs, plus plans by the BLM to lease large tracts of public land south of Moab for oil and gas development. Opponents to all of this are increasingly vocal and organized.

Yet these same activists fall silent when anyone raises the issue of consumption driv-

“The most powerful ‘green’ organization these days is the outdoor recreation industry, and Utah’s enviros have gone along with it.” ing energy production. My favorite conservationist and writer, Wendell Berry, once wrote: “To the conservation movement, it is only production that causes environmental degradation; the consumption that supports the production is rarely acknowledged to be at fault. The ideal of the run-of-the-mill conservationist is to impose restraints upon production without limiting consumption or burdening the consciences of consumers.”

A community whose economy and existence demands the massive consumption

of energy, just to get the tourists to Moab, needs to understand how complicated this issue really is.

Imagine some non-motorized recreationists as they make their way to Moab.

They board a flight in London, or New York, or Los Angeles, or Atlanta, and then fly thousands of miles to Salt Lake City, or Denver, or Phoenix, or Las Vegas. They rent a car and drive hundreds of miles to stay in one of Moab’s many motels, so they can drive out to the Moab Transit Hub each day and ride their bicycles for 10 or 20 miles. So this is not “non-motorized recreation,” as proponents of the Hub/Bikeway like to claim.

The energy to build and fuel the plane and the rental car, to build and power the motel, to build the bike and fabricate the plastic parts contained in every one of these conveyances and structures comes from the extraction of oil. It comes by whatever means necessary to produce petroleum-based products and make a profit.

Why are oil companies fracking every remotely conceivable source of oil and gas? It’s called supply and demand. I don’t need to be convinced that fracking is bad. It can be a disaster. My point is that Moab has pursued a tourist-amenities economy for 20 years.

The most powerful “green” organization these days is the outdoor recreation industry, and Utah’s enviros have gone along with it.

If we’re sincere about reducing carbon emissions and want to stop the onslaught of energy production, we have to acknowledge these hard truths. We can embrace alternative energy sources in part, but it’s no real solution. Yet in Moab, where the encouragement of a consumptive amenities economy is presumed by many to be the town’s best economic option, hard truths are getting harder to come by.

Jim Stiles is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). He publishes the Canyon Country Zephyr in southeast Utah.

missoulanews.com • December 13 – December 20, 2012 [11]

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CURSES, FOILED AGAIN A British court convicted Emmanuel Jerome, 23, of burglary after police discovered a video recording of the break-in on his iPhone. Bradford Crown Court heard that Jerome thought he had switched on a flashlight app on the phone to find his way but instead activated the camera. (Britain’s Daily Mail) A cleaning person arrived for work one morning at a social club in Boldon Colliery, England, to find owner Kim Collins, 42, bound to a chair with her mouth taped. Collins explained that a masked man had woken her in the night, dragged her along the hallways to turn off the alarm, then tied her up before snorting a bag of cocaine, emptying the safe and fleeing. Suspicious detectives discovered the alarm had been deactivated only 40 minutes before the cleaning person got there. Outside security cameras showed nobody arriving earlier that night, and investigators found Collins’s saliva on the cable ties binding her wrists. When confronted, Collins admitted making up the incident to convince her boyfriend-business partner that they should sell the club and move away, explaining she got the idea from watching the television show “CSI.” “This lady clearly thought this was a good idea in the short term but hadn’t realized how the police would deal with it,” her attorney, David Forerester, said. (South Tyneside’s The Shields Gazette)

ECONOMY BOOSTERS After Maine, Maryland and Washington voters approved same-sex marriages, The Williams Institute, a national think tank at the UCLA School of Law, estimated that nearly 18,000 same-sex couples will exchange vows in the next three years, generating $166 million in wedding spending, boosting tax revenue and creating jobs. Six states and the District of Columbia, where gay weddings are already legal, have already benefited economically. (Associated Press) Washington and Colorado anticipate an influx of tourists after voters approved marijuana possession by both state residents and out-of-staters. Likeliest to benefit are Colorado’s ski resorts, which, according to the resort association Colorado Ski Country USA’s Jennifer Rudolph, are “closely” watching the development of marijuana tourism. “If people want to come to Colorado because pot is legal, and that’s the sole reason, it’s up to them,” said Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo, whose jurisdiction includes Aspen.

“I am not the lifestyle police.” (Associated Press)

NO ROAD TO SOMEWHERE After receiving $29 million in federal stimulus money, the Army Corps of Engineers ordered a harbor built on the Aleutian island of Akutan. Its 58 slips remain empty because the harbor lacks electricity, running water and a road linking it to the fishing village two miles away. Officials estimate the road will cost at least $22 million because the route must be blasted through steep cliffs ringing Akutan Bay. Conceding that lack of infrastructure has prevented building harbors in the past, Steve Boardman, head of the Corps’ civil projects division, said an exception was made for Akutan because of the harbor’s strategic importance. Akutan has a brand-new airport on a neighboring island that also isn’t being used because access is difficult—except by boat. (Anchorage Daily News) INVADERS FROM WITHIN Thirty-six percent of the people asked about their privacy once police are permitted to use drones to track suspects said they’re “not too concerned” or “not concerned at all.”

The Associated Press-National Constitution Center poll found that 35 percent of Americans are “extremely concerned” or “very concerned,” and 24 percent are only “somewhat concerned.” (Associated Press) As facial-recognition technology improves, businesses anticipate using signs and billboards able to identify people and track other ads they’ve seen recently, then adjust ads to their tastes and buying history.

“Something has to be done,” Justin Brookman, director for consumer privacy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, insists, “because otherwise we are living in a world of ubiquitous identity where you can’t walk out your front door.” One proposal to regulate the growing “data-mine” of raw video and photography is a comprehensive privacy law, administered by a “privacy commissioner.” (The Washington Times)

SILVER LINING Hurricane Sandy generated 5,000 jobs for New Yorkers being hired for cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Federal and state officials said the positions, funded by $27 million in federal Labor Department money, pay about $15 per hour and will last about six months. In addition, the state and Federal Emergency Management Agency expect to hire another 700 temps for administrative and community relations positions. (Associated Press)

GENDER ISSUES A Canadian lawmaker who proposed designating safe parking spaces just for women received emails expressing outrage. “Some people perceive it as sexist, that, ‘I don’t need your help,’” said Stephen Chase, a city councilor and deputy mayor in Fredericton, New Brunswick, noting he got the idea after seeing such spots at a German parking garage. Insisting women-only parking has no public support, Mayor Brad Woodside announced his opposition, declaring, “It is our responsibility to provide safe parking for all of our citizens.” (The Toronto Star) Scottish police responding to a complaint of sexism against a Glasgow pub organizing an “Ugliest Woman” competition stood down after the Islay Inn’s George Hogg explained the contest was for “ugly men dressed up as women.” Hogg said that when two female officers investigating learned the facts, “they were amused.” (Britain’s Daily Record)

CHOPSTICK-LICKING GOOD Japan Airlines began serving Kentucky Fried Chicken on some U.S. and European flights. The chicken, served in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide, is especially popular in Japan around Christmas time. On JAL’s menu through February, the Air Kentucky meal includes a breast, a drumstick, bread, coleslaw and lettuce. (Britain’s Daily Mail)

GUN SHY In August, the University of Colorado announced that its Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses would reserve a separate dormitory for students older than 21 with a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Guns are banned in all other dorms. “So far,” university official Ken McConnellogue said in November, “no one has moved.” (The Denver Post) Compiled from mainstream news sources by Roland Sweet.

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t the risk of sending you into a fruitcake-fueled frenzy or on an eggnog bender, we have to let you in on a little bit of reality: the holidays are upon us and you’re just about out of time to finish your gift shopping. We know, time flies during this part of the year. In fact, we were thinking the same thing when we flipped the calendar and realized this very gift guide appeared to be coming out a little later than most.

But you know what? If you’re anything like us, even if you crossed off a bunch of to-dos at the Holiday MADE Fair or scored some gifts during a fit of responsibility on Small Business Saturday, you’re still scrambling to find presents for a few remaining loved ones. Lucky for you, we’re here to help.

We recently sent our entire newsroom—Matthew Frank, Erika Fredrickson, Jessica Mayrer, Alex Sakariassen and editorial intern Kelly Conde—on something of a scavenger hunt for lastminute gifts. They had less than three hours to track down ideas for specific people and, while a few used the power of the internet, almost all their selections came from local stores. The result is more than 40 items that are readily available and, hopefully, perfectly suited to helping you avoid any unnecessary holiday season stress—and, perhaps, from feeling the urge to binge on that fruitcake and eggnog.

MORE THAN 40 LAST-MINUTE IDEAS TO HELP YOU CARRY THE WEIGHT OF THE HOLIDAYS

by Independent staff

MISSION: SOMETHING FOR THE FOLKS

Stemless, lightweight wine glasses from GSI Outdoors, $7, The Trail Head, 221 E. Front St. Yet another idea that promotes getting the folks out of the house.

These add a little class to your parents’ excursions, like when Dad plans a romantic picnic or Mom wants a glass of wine with her freeze-dried meal in the backcountry.

Books from Montana authors, $20 and up, shop locally at The Book Exchange, Fact & Fiction and Shakespeare & Co. Our Mom and Dad hardly do much for fun but nag us to call more and read books. Why not support the latter to prevent any more of the former by stocking them up with the latest from Montana authors?

One suggestion is The Bartender’s Tale by Ivan Doig.

UM Theatre and Dance season tickets, $60 each, UM Box Office The 2013 season includes Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues and Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Score Mom and Dad tickets to five shows of their choosing and you’ll receive five “thank yous”—and five nights of your parents leaving you alone.

Photo by Chad Harder

California Little, $90 adoption fee, Humane Society of Western Montana, 5930 U.S. Highway 93 Even the most bitter empty nester will smile when you present them a diminutive canine who likes nothing more than to snuggle on a cold Montana night. The Humane Society of Western Montana has been shipping in homeless Chihuahuas, dachshunds and terriers the past several months from an overcrowded animal shelter in California, making this a perfect win-win situation: low-maintenance companionship for the folks, while providing a miniature Fido with a much-needed home.

BEST CHOICE Blend of the month, $20 per month, Butterfly Herbs, 232 N. Higgins Ave. Just because your folks don’t live in town doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy Butterfly Herbs’ coffee blend of the month on a regular basis. The coffee shop offers mail service at standard rates, enabling you to send that monthly Missoula caffeine boost anywhere in the country. The seasonal Yuletide Blend seems like a perfect place to start.

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Handmade face clock, about $10, your computer The best part of giving the face clock for Christmas is knowing that your distorted mug will be gazing down on family for years to come. Here’s how you make it: grab your computer (we have a Mac with a Photo Booth application; for a PC, you’ll need Cameroid software or something similar) and take a photo using the “dent” effect, or whichever distorting effect you prefer. (The dent effect creates an amazing double chin, akin to a turkey with a severely engorged crop.) Next, print an 8-by-11 photo, cut it out and place it as a backdrop in an inexpensive clock from your favorite box store (we got ours for about $4 at Target). Put a bow on it, and hope your gift ends up hung above the mantle.

MISSION: SOMETHING UNDER $10 Traffghanistan by Traff the Wiz, $10, traffthewiz.bandcamp or CD Baby Traff the Wiz, aka Brian O’Neill, freestyle raps about where he lives (Missoula) and where he’s from (Troy).

It’s authentic hip-hop with smart lines like “Handle all the mechanisms technically eclectic/Forces imitate electric hectic situations, correct it” and fun lines like “On the corner of Orange and Spruce/With a forty in my hand/Pouring out orange juice.”

Photo by Chad Harder

Photo by Chad Harder

BEST CHOICE Pollinator Seed Mix, $10, Native Ideals Seed Farm, nativeideals.com You gotta love a gift that comes in such a small package (gorgeously designed by local illustrator Courtney Blazon) and costs so little, yet delivers a huge return. This seed mix from Arlee’s Native Ideals Seed Farm includes eight wildflower species that bloom throughout the season and attract a wide array of native pollinators, from hummingbirds to moths.

Drop-in yoga class, $10, Hot House Yoga, 127 N. Higgins Ave. After all the holiday imbibing, give the gift of a sweaty yoga workout. It’s cheap, and it might just inspire a yoga newbie to find his inner yogi.

Photo by Eric Oravsky

Montana Poop, $4.99–$5.95, Made in Montana kiosk at Southgate Mall Montanans know our big backyard is full of poop—from elk, moose, bear, even the odd road apple dropped by a horse. These little baggies of chocolate-covered peanuts may not be the real deal, but they are a cheap and tasty celebration of our wild Western surroundings.

Photo by Chad Harder

MISSION: SOMETHING FOR A DRINKER OR FOODIE

Photo by Eric Oravsky

Tajine, $70, The Red Rooster, 333 N. Higgins Ave. Most traditional Moroccan food is prepared over coals in a ceramic dish with a cone-shaped lid called a tajine. Fill the tajine with Moroccan spices (cumin, cardamom, ginger, coriander, cinnamon), chickpeas, almonds, dried plums and apricot reserve, and your foodie has the makings of a homemade Moroccan feast.

Family Feast Package of pork, approximately $83, Farm-to-Market Pork in Kalispell, farmtomarketpork.com If you’re a meat eater, you can never have too much pork. Farmto-Market offers a number of different combination options, but the Family Feast Package is the way to go for a couple or family. The box holds eight center-cut chops, 3 pounds of country-style ribs, 4 pounds of bone-in roast, 3 pounds of pork steak, 3 pounds of spareribs, 2 pounds of ground pork and 4 pounds of sausage. All of this comes from hormone-free swine fed on local barley, and it comes frozen, making it a gift that will last.

BEST CHOICE Garden City Fungi mushroom growing kit, $24.95–$28.95, Summer Sun and Brew, 838 W. Spruce St. Each Garden City Fungi mushroom growing kit yields between 1 and 3 pounds of a different type of fungi. Choices including shiitake, lion’s mane, nameko and oyster mushrooms. Perhaps most exciting is these mushrooms are ready to harvest within weeks of starting the project. If you’re lucky, this gift recipient will be so pleased with your thoughtfulness that they’ll invite you over for mushroom soup.

Kettlehouse and Big Sky candles, $12–$15, Green Light Apparel & Home Décor, 301 N. Higgins Ave. Craft brew fanatics are known for one thing above all else: They’ve got great taste.

Made from the full line of Kettlehouse and Big Sky cans, these candles will extend that taste from the tap room to the living room.

Wine of the Month Club, $30 and up, Worden’s Market and Deli, 451 N. Higgins Ave. Save a loved one from uninformed wine-selection indecision and leave it to the good folks at Worden’s. Give a Wine Club membership and your favorite wine-lover will receive two bottles a month for a year.

Photo by Eric Oravsky

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Handmade Precambrian rock oil lamp, $25–$400, call Nel Buck at 406-288-3391 Nothing says, “I wracked my mind to think up a unique gift for you,” like a Precambrian rock oil lamp handmade by Hall resident Nel Buck. Buck harvests the ancient rock from a favorite spot west of Missoula and crafts the lamps herself. Each is a unique color, size and shape. That’s why Buck doesn’t like to sell online—she prefers to bring her offerings to you or have you come to her. “I like people to see, feel and touch it,” she says.

MISSION: THE BIG-TICKET (LOCALLY MADE) ITEM Hand-blown glass water pipe, $900, Raja Smokeshop, 1220 West Broadway Local glass-blowers are taking pipe artistry to new levels. This elaborate piece

by Missoulian Eric Simpson, called “The Hand of God,” is as much about artistic form as function. It’s like the aged singlemalt Scotch you break out only on special occasions.

The Wilma Theatre, $1.8 million, 131 S. Higgins Ave., sale info at wilmatheatermsla.com What, too hard to wrap? Oh, come on. If money is no object and it must be locally made, it doesn’t get any bigger than this big-ticket item. The “crown jewel of downtown Missoula” is a historic Louis XIV-style designed theater that seats 1,065 in the main auditorium. Let’s just say a quiet “movie night” for this gift recipient would never be the same again.

Photo by Chad Harder

BEST CHOICE

Print of Jeremy Lurgio’s “Ross Fork,” $500, Rocky Mountain School of Photography, 216 N. Higgins Ave. This print from local photographer Jeremy Lurgio’s Lost and Found Montana project invokes a bit of nostalgia for the old, wide open West.

Photo by Chad Harder

“Spring Brushes in Potomac,” by David Wilson, $1,400, Dana Gallery, 246 N. Higgins Ave. Local artist David Wilson makes oil paintings of detailed flowers, sweeping landscapes of hay bales and other colorful eye candy. Pieces like “Dark Afternoon at Waterworks Hill” and “Downpour Near Livingston” appeal to the moodier viewer, while “Dos Santos Usando el Metro” evokes an urban wildness. “Spring Brushes in Potomac,” pictured here, is another favorite. It can be difficult to buy art for someone else, but Wilson’s eclectic pieces and curious textures are easy to love by hip and traditional art-lovers alike.

MISSION: SOMETHING ROMANTIC

Chico Hot Springs winter getaway package, $189 per night, ChicoHotSprings.com Getaways can be pricey, but this Chico Hot Springs winter getaway package is a hot deal. The price includes dinner and breakfast for two and lodging in select rooms, and runs Jan. 2 through April 25 (available Sundays through Thursdays).

Seven Function Remote Bullet, $73.95, Adam & Eve, 1401 W. Broadway St. Are your friends sick of you and your lover’s public displays of affection? Well, with the Remote Bullet, you can go down low on the downlow with just the push of a button. Dinner out has never been spicier.

BEST CHOICE Homemade love oil, about $10, Meadowsweet Herbs, 180 S. Third St. W. Ask for help from one of the brilliant herbologists at the store and look to mix massage oil with a couple drops of clove essential oil (it’s considered a warm scent and a stimulator), rose essential oil (it smells nice and acts as an aphrodisiac) and domiana essential oil (also an aphrodisiac). Be sure to put the sexy concoction in a heart-shaped bottle ($4.25) and you’re all set for a memorable night.

Fifty Shades of Grey merchandise kit, $63.80, Fantasy for Adults Only, 210 E. Main St. E.L James’ erotic trilogy has gained notoriety across the country for its racy content, full of bondage and sadomasochism. This gift allows you to create those very same scenes at home.

Fantasy For Adults sells not just the books, but also many of the accoutrements featured therein, including the grey tie featured on the first book’s cover, handcuffs, a mask and Ben-Wa Balls.

Photo by Chad Harder

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Date in a Box, $39, Worden’s Market, Rockin Rudy’s and Green Light Not all of us can be with our special someone on Christmas Eve. So whether you’re together or apart, try the DIY approach and pre-package your own personally planned romantic evening.

Start with a mini bottle of wine from Worden’s, throw in a used CD of soft jazz from Rockin Rudy’s and top it off with a typewriter key necklace from Green Light with your loved one’s initial. Holiday bow optional.

MISSION: SOMETHING CHARITABLE

Screenprinted holiday cards, $5 for 10 cards, Zootown Arts Community Center, 235 N. First St. W. Add a little DIY flair to your gift-giving by making holiday cards for the fam or your buddies down at the ZACC. If you’re finicky about paper stock, bring your own, but all the ink and screens you need will be provided. Your purchase helps support the nonprofit’s continuing work with kids, teens and adults. The printshop is open noon to 6 p.m., Mon. through Fri., and offers group rates ($50 per hour) for up to six people.

CSA half-share, $300, Garden City Harvest, gardencityharvest.org This is a great way to give fresh, locally grown food from April through October. A half CSA share from the local nonprofit is about 215 pounds worth of food, which works out to just $1.40 per pound. That’s a bargain. Plus, the money supports Garden City Harvest’s many programs, such as its Youth Harvest Project.

Photo by Chad Harder

Christmas wreaths, $25, Teen Challenge Thrift Store, 1035 Mount Ave. Holiday digs aren’t complete without that token wreath on the front door. Teen Challenge has a plethora of handmade pine bough wreaths leftover from its annual craft bazaar, and the proceeds benefit the faith-based nonprofit’s mission of helping women suffering from behavioral problems or substance abuse.

Six-pack of Bayern Brewery’s Dancing Trout Ale, about $7.50, various local retailers What says Christmas better than a beer with a slow-dancing fish on it? A percentage of all sales from this local brew goes to Montana Trout Unlimited and its efforts to conserve Montana rivers.

BEST CHOICE Open Aid Alliance calendar, $16.99, openaidalliance.org Featuring the Cigarette Girls Burlesque Troop ( January), Tom Catmull and the Clerics (May) and City Councilwoman Caitlin Copple (November), among many others, this gift allows you the chance to do good and see local celebrities naked. Calendar sales benefit the Missoula Open Aid Alliance, which helps prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis C across the state and provides services for those already infected.

Photo by Chad Harder

MISSION: SOMETHING FOR THE BOSS

Whyte Laydie Dry Gin, $28, Montgomery Distillery, 129 W. Front St. Get your boss good and liquored up so she forgets about your antics over the past year. We recommend Montgomery Distillery’s new gin, made with Rocky Mountain juniper. The new downtown distillery released this spirit this month.

The Dammit Doll, $11.99, Rockin Rudy’s, 237 Blaine St. The Dammit Doll, aka “the original stress doll,” has long legs and looks a bit like Gumby in a floral pattern. The doll’s unremarkable appearance makes it easier to beat it up. After all, that’s the whole point of The Dammit Doll. As a poem on the doll’s chest says, “Whenever things don’t go well and you want to hit the wall and yell...Just grab it firmly by the legs and find a place to slam it and as you whack the stuffing out, yell dammit, dammit, dammit.”

Laptop sleeve, $45, Green Light Apparel & Décor, 301 N. Higgins Ave. Regardless of where you work, your boss is likely the type who totes around a laptop. Help the big cheese help the environment by wrapping that computer in a sleeve made from a recycled bike tube. It should be enough to fend off coffee spills.

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However You Celebrate, We’ve Got The Gifts To Make Your Holiday Season Bright!

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BEST CHOICE

Hugger Mugger Yoga Exercise Ball, $25, REI, 3275 N. Reserve St. Like any hard-working, office-bound person, your boss probably spends a lot of time sitting hunched over a computer. Sitting on a yoga ball rather than a normal chair will improve posture while working the abs. Your boss may not appreciate the big pastel-colored ball at first, but after a few months of building a stable core, the gratitude will pour in.

Webster’s Dictionary with glass flask, $99.95, benderbound.com Let’s say the head honcho’s favorite things are drinking and spouting off four-dollar words. If those two habits had a baby, it would be the Webster’s Dictionary that secretly conceals a 250-milliliter swing-top glass flask imported from Italy. If this doesn’t get you a raise, nothing will.

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Montana license plate coozie, $16, Upcycled, 517 S. Higgins Ave. Whether you’re tailgating or campfire-side, a coozie is essential party equipment for keeping your beer cold. Booze in Big Sky-style with this insulated coozie made from a Montana license plate.

Organic doorbell ringers, $34–$36, 4 Ravens Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave. You’ve probably switched over to organic materials in every realm except for one: your doorbell. Slate artist Justin Stewart of Ardósia Stonecraft makes iron slate doorbells sourced from the Flathead—which means they’re each unique—and trimmed in your choice of gold or silver. Ding dong!

Full-body bibs, $25, Green Light Apparel & Home Décor, 301 N. Higgins Ave. No one likes to clean up after the baby. Full-body bibs are handmade by Robin Clason of Robin’s Nest out of Lolo.

They’re made to look super cute and hip with mushroom and bird designs, but they’re as practical as a suit of armor was back in medieval times, shielding your child from a selfinflicted assault of sauces and squashed vegetables.

Photo by Matthew Frank

Boobie Dodgeball, $16.95, Fantasy for Adults Only, 210 E. Main St. The Boobie Dodge Ball looks like, well, a boobie. It’s a squishy breast complete with a faux nipple that one can throw at friends and foes. The folks at Fantasy say this item is very popular among the college crowd, making it an ideal gift for your favorite frat brother.

Photo by Eric Oravsky

Handmade sock monkey, $55, Selvedge Studio, 509 S. Higgins Ave. Sometimes the best gifts are the goofiest, and odds are even the person who has everything still doesn’t have a sock monkey.

The owners of Selvedge Studio make these little guys from scratch, right down to the frizzy hair and tiny vests.

Photo by Eric Oravsky

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Piperoid, $16.99, Rockin Rudy’s, 237 Blaine St. Everyone’s desk needs a little flair. These bizarre creatures, made from nothing more than rolled up paper, are just the kind of goofy, artsy kitsch to liven up a boring office and spark jealousy in nearby cubicles.

Photo by Chad Harder

Alaskan Essence Animal Spray, $17.90, Meadowsweet Herbs, 180 S. Third St. W. This soothing spray contains, among other things, chamomile essential oil and “Essence of Environment.” How exactly does one capture the essence of an environment? Well, according to the product’s website, they identify an element or characteristic in the environment and extend a message of love to it. They then ask for the energy from the element to be transferred into a prepared bowl of water. Water from this bowl is put into the animal spray to promote a calming energy for your pet.

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Funny face Comedian Chris Fairbanks isn’t that obsessed with Michael Bublé

by Erika Fredrickson

omedian Chris Fairbanks’ stand-up routine is unpredictable. Instead of the safe format of joke after joke or lame references to airplane food and women’s emotions that other comedians make, the Fairbanks experience has an authentic, off-thecuff feel. It’s controlled chaos wherein any faltering becomes part of the joke.

Fairbanks grew up in Missoula and has lived in Los Angeles for the past decade, honing his craft at the Comedy Store and The Improv—though not the Laugh Factory. (“That’s just Dane Cook every single night,” Fairbanks says.) He returns to his hometown this week alongside comedian Reggie Watts, who grew up in Great Falls and who has had success in the alternative comedy scene. In preparation for the double bill, we got Fairbanks talking about Michael Bublé, NASCAR fans and his sleek comedy album cover.

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Indy: What’s your daily life like in Los Angeles?

Fairbanks: I’m in Marina Del Rey across from the boats that are in [the television show] “Dexter.” I wake up and I think about murder. So that’s how I start the day. Then I walk down to the beach. I stay away from Hollywood during the day, but at night I drive a fairly long distance to do stand-up. And once a month I’ll go to another city and discover what doesn’t make NASCAR fans in Indianapolis laugh.

Indy: Do you tailor your stand-up to certain places?

Fairbanks: Only after realizing my instincts aren’t work-

Indy: It’s a pretty awesome photo. You look handsome in it.

Fairbanks: Oh, thank you! She did make me look less like a comedian and more like a buff rocker. Everyone who buys that CD, I can see the look of disappointment when they meet me. They’re like “Oh, I thought you’d be taller.”

Oh, yeah? That’s a good thing to say to someone! I think it just means that I photograph well.

funny you mention that. Those tweets did not get much of a response.

Indy: At least you know what you’re getting into with Missoula.

Fairbanks: I know that Reggie and I will be safe in Missoula because people are open to all kinds of ideas. They like more [alternative] comedy, and there’s no one more different than Reggie Watts.

Indy: You’re currently featured in a Burlington Coat Factory Christmas commercial. Is that something you’re doing these days?

Fairbanks: For a long time I avoided it but I got a commercial agent a few months ago and I’ve been auditioning a couple times a week. It’s where the money is. I did a Match.com one which was funny because they had actors come in and then match them up as a couple ...

They matched me up with this girl who laughed at everything I said and I wanted to start a life with her, but she has a boyfriend.

Indy: Can we talk about your comedy album and the photo on it?

Fairbanks: First of all, in retrospect, it’s misleading because it looks like some sort of heavy metal exercise DVD. Robin Von Swank takes a lot of photos of comedians in the alternative scene here and I met her through some Upright Citizens Brigade people. I knew I wanted to do something that looked like a rock album cover.

Indy: You’ve been tweeting about Michael Bublé. What’s that obsession?

Fairbanks: I saw Michael Bublé on that morning show where Kathy Gifford and that other woman drink wine and margaritas at 5 a.m., and I just found his snide face kind of hateable. I started Googling him just to kind of hate him. But then his songs started getting stuck in my head and it led into this Josh Groban offshoot and then I bought their albums and I’m a big fan now. Not really. It’s

Indy: I remember being at parties in the mid- and late-1990s where you’d show up. It was obvious comedy was your calling—people couldn’t stop listening to you.

Fairbanks: I still have moments where I’m that guy, but now that I have an outlet I’m pretty normal and boring at parties. Around other comics it’s almost frowned upon to be “on” all the time. I don’t think it should be. I like comedians who are funny all the time—you don’t have to be pretending to slip on banana peels and honking a clown horn. But there’s a lot of comics here who take themselves really seriously. Or they try to act cool. Comedy isn’t cool. You learned to be funny because you were a nerd ... You don’t learn to be funny so you can buy a Porsche.

Chris Fairbanks and Reggie Watts perform at the Badlander Tue., Dec. 18, at 9 PM. $15. Advance tickets at Ear Candy.

ing. In Indianapolis they were kind of East Coasty but they said “y’all.” I just mentioned Romney and they all cheered, so I didn’t even do that joke. By Sunday I was just doing my act with a Southern accent. I wore a sweater that I got at the Antique Mall in Missoula—this grandma sweater that made me look like a mountain man. It was a Larry the Cable Guy experiment.

Indy: Did they like it?

Fairbanks: They were drunk and heckling me. So I said, “I don’t know what it is about this town but you don’t like me and I kind of don’t like it here, so let’s talk about it.”

And it was weird, because that could have backfired but I think they liked the honesty.

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Indy: That’s kind of surprising.

Fairbanks: I know. I wanted to have an all Bublé-Groban week of tweeting. But, in conclusion, I’m not really obsessed with Michael Bublé. I just think it’s a fun name to say. I like Christmas music, but I go more toward the last Christmas album by Wham!

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Nothin’ to lose House of Quist builds a house of rock Guthrie and Halladay Quist, the children of Montana songwriter Rob Quist, rebel against Dad’s country hits with a heavy serving of reverb and a side of head-bang. The guitars sound like early Rush or REO Speedwagon—in other words, the distortion is outdated and the solos are gratuitous. But dammit, something awesome is happening here.

This is rock if Nirvana never happened. On House of Quist’s eponymous album, the band, which also includes Patrick McKenna and Troy Ricciardi, goes back in time to the days of ZZ Top strut and Fleetwood Mac harmonies. And, why not? The Seattle-based quintet recently completed a 50-state tour alongside Collective Soul, Bret Michaels and Alice Cooper, and opened for the Doobie Brothers. In other words, they’re not going for indie rock sensibilities.

The first few tracks sound like a scan of classic rock radio. The heavy but simple drumbeats drive the sharp riffs through easy structures. Guthrie’s tidal wave of a voice washes over Halladay’s as they sing, “We can save the world”—and if voices could save the

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world, together theirs might. The monster ballad “She Flies” shows their softer side before the album veers back to where it started. This ain’t a new sound, but it doesn’t get old fast. (Brooks Johnson) The House of Quist plays Monk’s Bar Sat., Dec. 15, at 10 PM.

Kendl Winter: The Mechanics of Hovering Flight Winter in Fargo, where I’m from, always meant the hope of a big storm canceling school and sparing me another tater tot tummy ache at Centennial Elementary. It meant at least two feet of snow and no hope of leaving your house or else, “Too bad, get on the bus!” Kendl Winter’s newest album hearkens back to those youthful days before I knew how to use the word hearken.

The Olympia, Wash., singer’s flighty voice bounces like the sun off window blinds. “All the Birds” is a rollicking bluegrass jam where she sings, “Has every new beginning already begun?” Just like the sun when it highlights the dust on your records, her voice lingers just a

little long. The production of the album, which was recorded with K Records, gives her that fuzz-on-the-needle aesthetic plenty of new folk bands (or is it nü-folk now?) wear with pride. Take the violin in “Long Way”— something about being slightly off-key makes it sound so earnest.

Mechanics is full of folk influences, simple poetry and layers of strings. It’s youthful in a way that leaves room for growth, but confident like a kid rightfully refusing to get on the bus during the blizzard. (Brooks Johnson) Kendl Winter plays the VFW Fri., Dec. 14, at 9:30 PM with Butter, The Pine Hearts and Chris Sand. $5.

William Ingrid Kristen Larson has a fantastic voice. It’s so good that when Derek Larson—her husband and partner in the Portland, Ore., synth-pop duo William Ingrid—sings on a track, you kind of wonder if he broke into the studio and overdubbed himself when no one was looking. Derek murmurs the same ’90s soul-inflected runs as Kristen without the vocal power. It’s like if Garfunkel had the business sense to marry Simon.

Derek is responsible for the beats, though, and the beats complement Kristen’s centerpiece voice like a clean white tablecloth. They are dry and spare, assembling austere backdrops from out-of-the-box drum and organ sounds. The power of such artifice

to bring out the human richness in Kristen’s voice is startlingly evident on the few tracks that use analog instruments; the harp on “Before That,” for example, drags the whole project down to the realm of the merely twee.

It turns out that real/really fake is a potent combination, and William Ingrid is at its best when it mines the contrast. There are chilly, beautiful pop songs in the Larsons’ repertoire. There are also mediocre indulgences, but in music as in marriage, it’s the wins that count.

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Nick Cave: “We No Who U R” There are two kinds of Nick Cave songs: the messy noise art of The Birthday Party and (I speak the name with horror) Grinderman, and the weirdo torch songs of the No More Shall We Part-era Bad Seeds.

Luckily for us, “We No Who U R”—the single from Cave’s forthcoming Push the Sky Away—is the second kind. There are drum machines, but they are restrained. The important thing is that the singledubbed piano is there, evoking images of a semi-fictional singer/songwriter in a cold house with that instrument, several locked rooms and a typewriter, driving himself crazy looking for keys.

Maybe that’s just how I picture him. The real man probably lives some less tortured life, but I prefer that version to the other fake Nick Cave— the frothing, blues-damaged howler that has dominated his output of late. That is the Nick Cave that launched the enterprise, but for my money it’s the melancholy, middle-period Cave that ties his catalog together. If “We No Who U R” is any indication, that’s who we’ll be getting in February. It’s good music for dark winter, when the strongest light is reflected off the snow.

(Dan Brooks)

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Turtle duds Travolta and Newton-John do it again In a recent interview on the tubes, Olivia NewtonJohn asks a pertinent question: “How can you talk sensibly with reindeer antlers on your head?” Of course you can’t, but that’s why silly goose and longtime musical cohort John Travolta had slipped them onto her noggin. Billed as the follow-up to the wildly popular karaoke standard, “You’re the One That I Want,” the holiday homecoming duet “I Think I Like It” is filled with the same sort of mirth, sensibility be damned.

With a just a bit of country twang, Travolta’s voice never fails to remind you of a ninth-place “American Idol” finisher. He threatens, “I’m coming home tonight / Here comes that magical spell of Christmas Eve / There’s nothing you can do.” His words tumble forth in the manner of a creepy coworker massaging your shoulders at the company Christmas party while whispering “How good does that feel?” NewtonJohn’s voice still resonates, particularly during the clap-filled breakdown when she breathlessly hints at what it might be like to be Kelly Preston, Travolta’s wife, “And then we’re gonna hide away / Making love all night / And we can cry tomorrow / Watching It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Things are a bit more awkward on “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” as Travolta tries to get back to his mother and father rather than hang with a stone fox named “Liv.” Based on the amount of sonorous giggling and cooing, it’s likely that the duo rubbed noses in the studio booth as they recorded this gooey rendition. It’s too bad for this pair of turtle duds that there isn’t a vocal-chord equivalent to Botox. (Jason McMackin)

Various Artists: Holidays Rule Trying to figure out what music to play when all the family is home is a pain in the ass. Mom and Dad like Tim McGraw. My brother and sister only agree on Lady Gaga.

Nobody but me appreciates Leonard Cohen. So when Christmas rolls around, compilations featuring favorites my parents love and hipper bands we kids can tolerate tend to bridge the divides.

Holidays Rule, with 17 artists varying in fame from Paul McCartney to Fruit Bats, is the newest release to attempt such a goal. The first couple tracks made me queasy. Fun.’s singer performing “Sleigh Ride” sounds like Tracy Chapman attempting to be jolly, which leads into the Shins doing a vomitously overblown “Wonderful Christmastime.”

The highlights of Holidays Rule are good bands like Black Prairie, Heartless Bastards and Calexico covering lesser-known holiday songs and sticking to basic jazz or pop arrangements, which makes for music that my folks and I can enjoy together. Irene Thomas’ “May Ev’ry Day be Christmas” is lovely.

My favorite track is Punch Brothers’ folky rendition of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” which takes me right back to singing in the kids’ choir on Christmas Eve, looking out at our beautiful church glowing with golden lights.

When a Christmas song shuts off all your cynicism and brings you back to happy family memories, it’s doing its job. While Holidays Rule is uneven, it has a shot at becoming a regular December favorite. (Kate Whittle)

Meshugga Beach Party: Hot Rod Hanukkah This Hanukkah, forget about that shiksa Barbara Ann and instead feast your fascinations on Barbara Leibowitz, zaftig beach babe. No worries goyim, there is no need to be a longtime surfer or full-time Jewish person to enjoy the tuneage of Meshugga Beach Party’s Hot Rod Hanukkah this holiday season.

The band performs as fully geared-out Orthodoxstyle rabbis: black suit, beard with peyos, tallis and black hat. Recognizable instrumental versions of classic holiday tunes such as “Oh Hanukkah” and “Drei-

del, Dreidel” abound. While the band’s original tunes have the same sort of cheeky sound as the aforementioned tracks, they aren’t exactly offering groundbreaking surf music. That said, they are still more entertaining than Adam Sandler’s “Hanukkah Song.”

But if you’re like me, an unabashed clarinet hater, MBP’s version of “Hava Nagila” might make those eight crazy nights a whole lot more bearable. (Jason McMackin)

Dropkick Murphys: “The Season’s Upon Us” In many ways, “The Season’s Upon Us”, a single from Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming Signed and Sealed in Blood, is the culmination of everything I find awful about music. I loathe most Christmas music as result of holiday-station-overload as a kid.

Much like Christmas music, Dropkick Murphys’ schtick gets tiresome real fast.

But every so often, you will still find me listening to “Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced,” because it’s an undeniable classic. I can tolerate Christmas music much better now that I’m not regularly stuck in the car while

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Mom’s tuned in to the holiday station, so I guess I’m willing to give this song a chance.

And ... “The Season’s Upon Us” sounds less like a Christmas song and mostly like a Dropkick Murphys song that happens to mention Christmas, and there’s cussing and references to drinking. Verdict: “The Season’s Upon Us” is an okay novelty, or an absolute atrocity, depending on your level of inebriation. It’s not something I’d ever put in regular rotation, but I might listen to it on my headphones on the way to Grandma’s house while sipping from a flask. (Kate Whittle)

[books]

Power to the people Paddy Lee’s new novel pays tribute to Butte

by Erika Fredrickson

When it comes to stories about Montana, Butte is one of the more popular muses for authors. With its colorful, gritty history of copper kings, mining fires, labor protests and all that accompanies those things—environmental destruction, brothels, heroes and villains—there’s no need to amp up the drama. It’s already there.

Patrick “Paddy� Lee, who was born and raised in the Dublin Gulch neighborhood of Butte, gets it. But the selfpublished author, who now lives in Kalispell, doesn’t leave all the action up to history. He’s inspired by fiction—especially James Welch and Debra Magpie Earling—and crime novels like Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series.

His own mystery novels— three of which take place in Butte—use historical events as a backdrop to stories of murder and intrigue. Fire Season takes place in the 1990s but weaves a mystery around Butte’s 1972 Uptown fires. Canyon Secret is a murder mystery inspired by the building of the Hungry Horse Dam in the 1950s.

Lee’s latest, Power Switch, is probably his best crafted (and edited) yet. It’s based on the controversial actions of the Montana Power Company when it sold all its assets to become a fiber-optic cable venture called Touch America. Touch America tanked and investors—mainly Butte residents and company employees—lost jobs and lifetime savings, while Goldman Power Switch Sachs made off with $20 mil- Patrick Lee Paperback lion for its poor advice.

In Power Switch, Lee 396 pages, $14 takes that piece of recent history and imagines a murder. The story opens up with one of the company’s board members gone missing and an angry town full of suspects. Once the FBI get involved and a hitman shows up, the tale travels from Butte to Las Vegas to Phoenix and back.

Lee’s interest in storytelling comes from listening to his Irish elders tell the old Butte tales of the 1920s and ’30s. “Friends of my dad’s and my mom’s would tell stories and I’d sit there and absorb it as much as I could,� Lee says. “It was a very Irish-Catholic upbringing, but there was a great humor there.�

Lee uses real Butte names for characters, often based on his friends and acquaintances. “People will read it and say, ‘I know that family!’� he says. “They really don’t—the character is fiction. But they feel like they do. It’s fun for me to do and I think it’s fun for friends who read the book and see their names in there.� (Full disclosure: One character, Rick Fredrickson, is based on my dad, whose Swedish family worked the mines).

Lee also dedicates ink to the storied buildings of Butte and nearby Anaconda. At the beginning of several chapters, he introduces places like the Finlen Hotel and the Washoe Theatre with a little history of

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the place before leading the characters through the lobby of each building and back into the action of the story. “I think I did 23 different business in Butte that way with accurate information,� Lee says. “It’s fun, but it also sets the scene up.�

This isn’t all about fun. Lee’s interest in telling this story about the Montana Power Company is personal. He knew many people who lost retirement and kids’ college funds to the company’s unraveling. His sister was one of the Montana Power Company employees who lost everything. “My sister had $125,000 in her 401K,� Lee says. “She not only lost her job, she lost all the money but about $1,000. And she was just one person.�

She also suffered a stroke just before the loss, leaving her unable to work.

She’s a character in Lee’s story—one of many based on real people. “I was able to interview quite a few people who had suffered the loss,� he says. “I wanted the reader to know what had happened over time. Montana Power was so solid for 90 years. And within a year and a half it was over.

That prompted me. I looked into it and researched it and started writing.�

The murder-mystery part of the story, though it’s fiction, captures real feelings of the time. Characters read actual snippets from the Denver Post about the controversy and they voice opinions that Lee gleaned from real investors.

And the murder? Could such a crime have happened? “Sure,� Lee says. “The murder could have happened. There was a lot of money involved. Billions.�

Lee won’t talk much about anyone he interviewed from the company but he does say that the thing he really wanted to hear, he never did. “I do think Montana Power felt [the sale] was the best thing for Butte and Montana at the time,� Lee says. “But the one thing I didn’t hear was that they felt bad about what happened. And all of them retired really well when the whole thing was over.�

Lee’s finesse with turning real stories into a fictional mystery is impressive. He’s sensitive to the issue. Like a true Butte Irishman, his heart is with the people. “There’s this perseverance with the people of Butte,� he says. “A lot has been thrown at them—for generations. And this was a big, big blow when they lost the company. But all these small businesses are growing now, and that’s a tribute to the spirit of the people. They just keep coming back.�

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As a genre, most environmental documentaries have two big strikes against them: preachiness and boringness. They’re preachy because pretty much any narrative that advances an agenda-backed message is preachy (see: politics, religion). They’re boring because there are only so many wonky interviews, data-laden graphs and billowing smokestacks an average viewer can take before their minds wander to greener pastures.

change issue, moves smoothly into a set-up of Balog and the germination of EIS, switches to a brief but impactful section of data on the rate of CO2 in the atmosphere, jumps back into the monumental difficulties of designing and executing the camera systems, diverts into a side story about the knee that Balog repeatedly damages along the way, segues into a brief Balog family profile, returns to the tech-

I’m sure it’s warm once you get in.

That makes Chasing Ice, the jaw-dropping story of nature photojournalist James Balog’s extraordinary quest to capture on film the demise of 16 of the world’s glaciers, something of a miracle. This movie is visually mind-blowing, narratively engaging and largely unwonky. It is anything but preachy and boring.

Balog founded the Extreme Ice Survey in 2007, on the heels of an assignment for National Geographic magazine to photograph glacial decay in various parts of the world. Spurred by both the innate beauty of the iceforms and the alarming rate of their demise, Balog launched an unprecedented effort to anchor high-tech cameras into the most unforgiving landscapes imaginable, providing a network of fixed reference points to document—via one still-frame shot every daylight half-hour—a genuine geological event in real time. And while he and his team hiked, waded and climbed the glaciers to first set up the cameras and then download their data at regular intervals, Balog went into Ansel Adams mode and shot the ever-loving hell out of what he calls the “insanely, ridiculously beautiful” natural forms.

Chasing Ice director Jeff Orlowski clearly had full access to Balog, his team and his images throughout the mission, so he began with a phenomenal palette of raw material. But even the best material needs a firm guiding hand, and the 28-year-old Orlowski demonstrates an uncanny knack for story in this, his first feature-length project.

The movie opens with a fast-paced montage of media talking heads arguing over the climate-

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nical story with the triumph of the camera system finally working, and then showcases the unbelievable time-lapse sequences of the glaciers on their seemingly irrevocable retreat.

Chasing Ice is touching (Balog literally weeping in frustration as the first timer design continually breaks down), ecstatic (Balog and colleague celebrating the new timer system’s success) and funny (a clever time-lapse sequence shows the slow-mo wipeout of a dogsled carrying members of the EIS crew).

But what gives Chasing Ice its enormous emotional weight is the ice itself, as depicted by Balog and interpreted by Orlowski. Glacial colors and forms carry the same transfixing power held by more accessible forms of elemental nature like fire and moving water, and there are dozens of breathtaking shots and scenes throughout the film. In fact, this review has probably already exceeded its quotient of superlatives, which is okay because there are simply no words to describe watching, in high-definition slowmotion, a five-kilometer section of ice break off the calving face of a glacier and crash into the ocean, great masses of ice being thrown like ice cubes in a mixer and incomprehensible volumes of water erupting around them. This is geological history, happening literally before your eyes.

That alone should compel you to see this film, regardless of where you stand on climate change.

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OPENING THIS WEEK THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Reclaim the treasure stolen by that old dragon Smaug, Bilbo Baggins, and you and your elven friends will be heroes for a millennia! Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Village 6, Pharaohplex and Showboat.

of the slaves, his cabinet and his family. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and David Strathairn. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS A former mega-jock tries to get his life together by coaching his young son’s soccer team, but

semblance doesn’t end there. Yeah, so some high school kids in Washington state defend their homeland from North Korean paratroopers. What? Cuba was too busy? Starring Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas and Josh Hutcherson.

Carmike 12 and Pharaohplex.

SKYFALL Bond is back and this time MI6 is under attack.

Looks like Great Britain’s best operative may have to take down one of his own in order to save the world. Starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Dame Judi Dench. Rated PG-13.

Carmike 12 and Village 6.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 In the conclusion of the series, dawn rebreaks again and the child born of human woman and vampire is under attack from the evil Voltouri. Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12 and Village 6.

SMASHED The married couple that parties together, stays together. At least until the wife decides to get sober. Why is it always the wife, Hollywood, why? Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul and Octavia Spencer. Rated R. Wilma.

WRECK-IT RALPH Certain to appeal to folks of a certain age and their children, this animated film tells the story of a video game character seeking to be something more, all the while reeking havoc on the entire arcade where he dwells. Starring the voices of John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch.

Rated PG. Carmike 12.

NOW PLAYING CHASING ICE National Geographic photog James Balog uses some epic new time-lapse cameras to document the world’s vanishing ice and makes us all sad. Rated PG-13. Wilma.

FLIGHT A pilot saves an airliner from crashing, but something more sinister seems to be stinking up the joint. Say it ain’t so, Denzel! Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Nadine Velazquez, Denzel Washington and Carter Cabassa. Rated R. Pharaohplex.

Capsule reviews by Jason McMackin.

Moviegoers be warned! For show times please visit missoulanews.com, contact the theaters telephonically or check theater websites in order to spare yourself any grief and/or parking lot profanities. Theater phone numbers: Carmike 12 and Village 6 at 541-7469; Wilma at 728-2521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961-FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan at 883-5603.

KILLING THEM SOFTLY A trio of rubes rip off the area’s biggest, most disreputable gangsters during a card game.

Somebody has got to pay. With their life. Not with money. Starring Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta and Richard Jenkins. Rated R. Wilma.

LIFE OF PI Disaster at sea. A boy befriends a Bengal tiger.

Adventure abounds. Epic journey. Epic discoveries. Life, man, life! Directed by Ang Lee. Starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Adil Hussain. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Village 6 and Pharaohplex.

LINCOLN Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis in this biopic about the United States’ greatest president as he struggles with the war, emancipation

“Bilbo, have a Hot Pocket, they put hair on your chest, face and nostrils.” The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens Saturday at the Carmike 12, Village 6, Pharaohplex and Showboat.

lo and behold a sexy soccer mom tries to keep him from becoming the man he wants to be.

Starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid. Rated PG-13. Carmike 12, Village 6 and Pharaohplex.

RED DAWN The 1984 version of this film was the first to be rated PG-13. This version is PG-13, too. The re-

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS After the evil little twit Pitch tries to destroy the hopes and dreams of the world’s children, the Immortal Guardians get in cahoots to take him on. Nobody messes with the Easter Bunny, not now, not ever. Starring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin and Isla Fisher. Rated PG. Carmike 12, Village 6 and Pharaohplex.

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[26] Missoula Independent • December 13 – December 20, 2012

The folks behind “Got Milk?” have been keeping busy. The California Milk Processor Board, which trademarked the famous slogan and accompanying milkstache, has recently taken to defending its intellectual turf—including an acronym that sounds like milk and that many people first learn about on dirty websites.

The OC Weekly reports that a complaint has been filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization, an international body under the United Nations umbrella, against the web domain gotMILF.com. This is not the first time the owners of Got Milk? have gone after purveyors of GotMILF-related content (MILF being a popular acronym for a hot postpartum woman). In 2010, the board sued a T-shirt maker over shirts that read “Got MILF?” While on its MILF hunt, the California Milk Processor Board itself became the subject of several complaints about false advertising, one of which led to the board being busted by the Federal Trade Commission for claiming that dairy products can treat and prevent obesity. (This claim appeared alongside a white bathing suitclad, milk-mustachioed Sheryl Crow, among others).

There is a lot to be said about dairy products.

They contribute immensely to the cuisines of many cultures, and contain a tremendous amount of calcium. Dairy products are not, however, necessary for human health, survival or well-being. Consumers and parents should remember this when listening to the spiels of dairy councils and other state and national bodies that are funded by producer check-off fees, and profess to be deeply concerned about you and your children’s health. These groups, headed by Dairy Management, Inc. and the National Dairy Council, have a simple mission: to create demand for milk.

These groups’ public message focuses on bone health and calcium. Health professionals are privy to an expanded version of this narrative, as they are schooled in how to manage “cultural behavior patterns” such as “dairy avoidance.”

A different narrative, with different terms, is used in statements they make to dairy producers, or on public documents like tax forms. This narrative is more profit-oriented, and uses phrases like “barriers to consumption” and “unmet market.”

One significant barrier to dairy consumption is lactose intolerance, a condition that afflicts various ethnicities differently, hitting blacks, Asians and Latinos the hardest.

Thanks to the pro-milk propaganda that every American is subjected to from infancy on, millions of minority children are being inundated with the idea that they must consume something that makes them feel terrible, or else they’ll grow up weak and fragile.

On Nov. 13, the National Dairy Council held an online seminar titled “Fact or Fiction? Learn the truth about

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lactose intolerance and discover real life solutions to maintaining good nutrition.” Its intended audience were doctors, nurses and dieticians, all of whom could all earn continuing-education credit for participating.

The council’s approach to dairy sensitivity is that anyone who thinks they have a problem should see a doctor, and anyone not diagnosed with lactose intolerance should consume three servings of dairy a day or risk the consequences. A medical diagnosis of lactose intolerance involves proof of low-lactase activity, “lactase” being the enzyme in the gut that digests lactose.

Now here’s where things get a little crazy: People diagnosed with lactose intolerance, the presentation argues, should nonetheless continue to consume as much dairy as they possibly can, using strategies like mixing dairy with other foods, or ingesting live enzymes while consuming dairy products.

Andy Bellatti, a dietician and author of the Small Bites blog, has been vocal on Twitter about what he considers the industry’s propagation of misinformation.

“The dairy industry loves to push calcium as the only important nutrient for bone health because calcium is the only one it can brag about,” Bellatti told me via email. As Bellatti wrote in a July 2011 post, calcium is one of several important nutrients for bone health, along with vitamin K and magnesium (which helps regulate calcium absorption). Many non-milk sources of calcium, such as kale and Chinese greens, have high levels of these other bone essentials, he wrote.

“When one considers the array of nutrients required for optimal bone health, it becomes clear that while milk offers a few benefits, it is far from the perfect and complete beverage the dairy industry aggressively markets,” Bellatti wrote.

If so, promoting dairy as the only nutrient necessary for strong bones could actually be a detriment to bone health. And suing people for selling GotMILF-related content certainly isn’t going to help anybody’s bones.

I’ve known since my 20s that I’m sensitive to dairy products, and can’t handle as much cheese and cream as I would like to eat, for congestive and digestive reasons. I didn’t need a medical diagnosis. I stopped eating it, and noticed how much better I felt.

Making sure I took in enough calcium to compensate for my dairy avoidance was a serious task. I also had to make sure I was getting enough vitamin D and other nutrients that milk is fortified with. I tasted my way through a range of imitation milks before settling on almond milk as my milky fluid of choice. I switched to mayonnaise instead of cheese, and I eat it with meat and vegetables. And I’m happy to report that the dairy avoiding lifestyle is treating me fine.

[dish] Alcan Bar and Grill 16780 Beckwith St. Frenchtown • 626-9930 Tantalize your taste buds with Angus beef burgers, chicken strips, shrimp, and biscuits and gravy from Alcan Bar & Grill. With more than 20 years of experience and 10 years in the business, we have been offering fresh meals and beverages at the area's most competitive prices. Our friendly professionals offer personalized service and make sure you leave our restaurant as one of our friends. We offer have a variety of specials for ladies night and sports events featuring drink specials and free food.

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9 am – 2 am Mon-Sun. Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway (across from courthouse) • 728-8900 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 It's the little things we do together. Bernice's takes those moments to heart. This Christmas when you want "just the right size" gift or party package think Bernice's cookie plates, frosted Christmas trees (Yep! Those famous sugar cookies), packaged Bernice's Hot Cocoa, a Joyous Kringle, Mini Macaroons, Gingerbread Coffeecake, Loaves of Poundcake, and so much more! Have you checked out Bernice's wear-ables lately?

Downright Smart. Coffee mugs? Oh, yeah. Bernice's wishes you a Merry Little Christmas. bernicesbakerymt.com 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 Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 2. 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. $-$$ Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins • 728-8780 Celebrating 40 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 Authentic cajun cuisine, with an upbeat zydeco atmosphere in the heart of Missoula. Accomodates indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast served all day.

Featuring Crawfish omlettes, beignets, and cafe au lait. Open Monday 11am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm, and Sunday 9am-3pm (Beignets available Saturday 11am-2pm, and All Day Sunday) Ciao Mambo 541 S. Higgins Ave. 543-0377 • ciaomambo.com The vibrant energy at Ciao Mambo is fantastically accompanied by steaming hot pizzas, delicious assortments of pastas and of course authentic Italian wine. We focus on making sure that whether it be date night, family night, or business dinners we accommodate whatever the need! And do not forget there are always leftovers! Open 5 to close every day, come make us your go to dinner destination! $-$$

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Claim Jumper 3021 Brooks • 728-0074 Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Come in between 7-8 am for our Early Bird Breakfast Special: Get 50% off any breakfast menu item! Or Join us for Lunch and Dinner. We feature CJ’s Famous Fried Chicken, Delicious Steaks, and your Favorite Pub Classics. Breakfast from 7am-11am on Weekdays and 7am2pm on Weekends. Lunch and Dinner 11am-9pm Sun-Wed and 11am-10pm Thurs-Sat. Ask your Server about our Players Club! Happy Hour in our lounge M-F 4-6 PM. $-$$$ 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.

Educate your taste buds! www.thinkfft.com Mon-Thurs 7am - 8pm • Fri & Sat 7am - 4pm Sun 8am - 8pm • 540 Daly Ave • 721-6033 *When school is not in session, we often close at 3pm Missoula’s Original Coffeehouse/Cafe.

Across from the U of M campus.

The Empanada Joint 123 E. Main St. • 926-2038 Offering authentic empanadas BAKED FRESH DAILY! 9 different flavors, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Plus Argentine side dishes and desserts.

Super quick and super delicious! (Happy Hour 3-6 PM MonSat. 2 Empanadas for $7) 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.

11am-8pm Monday-Saturday. Downtown Missoula. $ $ Food For Thought 540 Daly Ave. • 721-6033 Missoula's Original Coffehouse/Café located across from the U of M campus. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week+dinner 5 nights a week. Also serving cold sandwiches, soups, salads, with baked goods and espresso bar. HUGE Portions and the Best BREAKFAST in town. M-TH 7am-8pm, Fri 7am4pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-8pm. $-$$ Good Food Store 1600 S. 3rd West • 541-FOOD Our Deli features all natural made-to-order sandwiches, soup & salad bar, olive & antipasto bar, fresh deli salads, hot entrees, rotisserie-roasted cage free chickens, fresh juice, smoothies, organic espresso and dessert. Enjoy your meal in our spacious seating area or at an outdoor table. Open every day 7am - 10pm $-$$ Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St • 549-7723 www.grizzlyliquor.com Missoula's Tailgate Headquarters! We carry all of the spirits & accessories to make your tailgate party a success! Largest selection of spirits in Montana, including locally made whiskey, vodka, gin, rum and wine. We're located downtown with free customer parking. Grizzly Liquor was voted Missoula's #1 Liquor Store!

Open M-F 9-6:30, Sat 9-6. $-$$$ Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula's best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we feature homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Holiday Inn Downtown 200 S. Pattee St. • 532-2056 No time to bake? Let Brooks and Browns do it for you! Cookie platters, mouthwatering truffles and freshly baked pies are just a phone call away. We’ve got your work parties and family get-togethers covered! It’s also not too early to reserve your Christmas rolls and pies! Also, we will be serving Christmas dinner from noon-6pm. Call Brooks and Browns at 721-8550 for all of your reservations today! Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula.

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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. $$-$$$ 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

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Garden City Community Brew HAPPIEST HOUR The backstory: A while back, the minds behind Missoula’s microbrew community started kicking around the idea of pooling their craft beer expertise. Now it’s official. Big Sky, Draught Works, Bayern and Kettlehouse, in league with the Missoula County Tavern Owners Association, will release a limited edition brew twice a year—the Garden City Community Brew.

The five-way partnership has already raised $4,000 for the Missoula Food Bank, and the first round of kegs haven’t even been tapped yet.

What you’ll be drinking: The debut Garden City Community Brew, set for limited release on Dec. 21, sounds like a doozy. Brewers from all four breweries gathered at Draught Works on Dec. 5 to start work on a Black IPA. Don’t expect to see this one in the brewery tap rooms though.

It’ll be available exclusively at 20 MCTOA-member bars across town. The second communal brew could be out as soon as next spring.

Who’s benefiting this time around: The plan is to direct proceeds from the biannual community brew to local charities, starting this month with the Missoula Food Bank. While the Black IPA hasn’t been released yet, each participating brewery and bar pitched in for a combined $4,000 donation just in time for Christmas. The money will be awarded to the Food Bank on Dec. 19, and according to MCTOA

Happy Hour 3-6pm Dinner 5pm-close. Sat: Dinner 5pmclose $-$$ $-$$ Jakers 3515 Brooks St. • 721-1312 www.jakers.com Every occasion is a celebration at Jakers. Enjoy our two for one Happy Hour throughout the week in a fun, casual atmosphere. Hungry? Try our hand cut steaks, small plate menu and our vegetarian & gluten free entrees. For reservations or take out call 721-1312. $$-$$$ 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. $-$$

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spokesperson Laurie Clark, the various community brew participants are currently discussing criteria for selecting future nonprofit beneficiaries.

Where to pitch in: Come Dec. 21, the first Garden City Community Brew will be available at: Al’s & Vic’s, Bodega, Brooks & Browns, The Depot, Double Front Lounge, the Eagles, Elbow Room, Iron Horse, James Bar, Joker’s Wild, The Keep, Missoula Club, both of Missoula’s Montana Club locations, Paradise Falls, Red’s Bar, The Rhino, Sean Kelly’s and the Stone of Accord. Updates will be posted to the Garden City Community Brew Facebook page.

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

Korean Bar-B-Que & Sushi 3075 N. Reserve • 327-0731 We invite you to visit our contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant and enjoy it’s warm atmosphere. Full Sushi Bar. Korean bar-b-que at your table. Beer and Wine. $$-$$$ 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. $ The Mercantile Deli 119 S. Higgins Ave. • 721-6372 themercantiledeli.com Located next to the historic Wilma Theater, the Merc features a relaxed atmosphere, handcrafted Paninis, Sandwiches, and wholesome Soups and Salads. Try a Monte Cristo for breakfast, a Pork Love Panini for lunch, or have us cater your next company event. Open Monday – Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Downtown delivery available. $-$$ Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. (on the hip strip) 543-7154 Upcoming events: Saturday 12/15 Montana Accordion Ensemble 1-3pm $5. Thursday 12/20 Missoula City Lights Tour and Candlelight Dinner starting at 5:30pm (prime rib or chicken cordon bleu) reservations required, dinner $15, bus tour $15 (or dinner and tour $25). For a full menu and a complete list of activities, visit our website at www.missoulaseniorcenter.org.

The Mustard Seed Asian Café Southgate Mall 542-7333 Contemporary Asian Cuisine served in our bistro atmosphere. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combined from Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences to appeal to American palates. Full menu available in our nonsmoking bar. Fresh daily desserts, micro brews, fine wines & signature drinks. Gluten free menu, also. Takeout & delivery available. $$-$$$ Pearl Cafe 231 East Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Serving country French specialties, Montana elk, Berkshire Pork, and delicious seafood dishes.

Delectable salads and appetizers, as well as breads and desserts baked in-house. 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. $$-$$$ Philly West 134 W. Broadway 493-6204 For an East-coast taste of pizza, stromboli, hoagies, salads, and pasta dishes and CHEESESTEAKS, try Philly West. A taste of the great “fightin’ city of Philadelphia” can be enjoyed Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner and late on weekends. We create our marinara, meatballs, dough and sauces in-house so if “youse wanna eat,” come to 134 W. Broadway.

Pita Pit 130 N. Higgins 541-PITA (7482) pitapitusa.com Fresh Thinking Healthy Eating. Enjoy a pita rolled just for you. Hot meat and cool fresh veggies topped with your favorite sauce. Try our Chicken Caesar, Gyro, Philly Steak, Breakfast Pita, or Vegetarian Falafel to name just a few. For your convenience we are open until 3am 7 nights a week.

Call if you need us to deliver!

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Sean Kelly’s A Public House 130 W. Pine St. 542-1471 Located in the heart of downtown. Open for lunch & dinner. Featuring brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11-2pm. Serving international & Irish pub fare. Full bar, beer, wine, martinis. $-$$ Silvertip Casino 680 SW Higgins 728-5643 The Silvertip Casino is Missoula’s premiere casino offering 20 Video gaming machines, best live poker in Missoula, full beverage liquor, 11 flat screen tv’s and great food at great prices. Breakfast Specials starting at $2.99 (7-11am) For a complete menu, go to www.silvertipcasino.com. Open 24/7. $-$$ Sis's Kitchen 531-5034 sisskitchen.com Wheat, Gluten & Allergen Free Foods.

Frozen & Dry Mix Products. Sis's Kitchen plays a part in Best of Missoula "Best Pizza" Winner's for 2008-2012.

Find our products at: The Good Food Store • Biga Pizza • Bridge Pizza • Pizza Cafe in Ronan (12"crust). $-$$ NOT JUST SUSHI We have quick and delicious lunch specials 6 days a week starting at $7, and are open for dinner 7 nights a week. Try our comfort food items like Pork Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. We also offer party platters to go and catering for all culinary styles. Lunch 11:30-3 Mon-Sat. Dinner 5-9:30 Every Night. Corner of Pine and Higgins. Very Family Friendly. 549-7979. $$-$$$ 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. 1110 Sun 12-9.

Taco John’s 623 W Broadway 2600 S Reserve West-Mex® is about fresh taste and BOLD flavors. Taco John’s recipes make you smile and yell “OLÉ”. We combine hearty helpings of seasoned meats, crispy Potato Olés®, and flavorful cheeses with fresh-made Mexican specialties like burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. All topped off with bold sauces, spices and salsas. You’ll find West-Mex® cooking makes for an unbeatably satisfying meal. See you soon ... Amigo :) $-$$ Taco Sano 115 1/2 S. 4th Street West Located next to Holiday Store on Hip Strip 541-7570 tacosano.net Once you find us you'll keep coming back. Breakfast Burritos served all day, Quesadillas, Burritos and Tacos. Let us dress up your food with our unique selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. Open 10am-9am 7 days a week. WE DELIVER. Tamarack Brewing Company 231 W. Front Street 406-830-3113 facebook.com/tamarackmissoula Tamarack Brewing Company opened its first Taphouse in Missoula in 2011. Overlooking Caras Park, Tamarack Missoula has two floors -- a sports pub downstairs, and casual dining upstairs. Patrons can find Tamarack’s handcrafted ales and great pub fare on both levels. Enjoy beer-inspired menu items like brew bread wraps, Hat Trick Hop IPA Fish and Chips, and Dock Days Hefeweizen Caesar Salads. Try one of our staple ales like Hat Trick Hop IPA or Yard Sale Amber Ale, or one of our rotating seasonal beers, like, Old 'Stache Whiskey Barrel Porter, Headwall Double IPA, Stoner Kriek and more. Don’t miss $8 growler fills on Wednesday and Sunday, Community Tap Night every Tuesday, Kids Eat Free Mondays, and more. See you at The ‘Rack! $-$$ 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. $$ Westside Lanes 1615 Wyoming • 721-5263 Visit us for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served 8 AM to 9 PM. Try our homemade soups, pizzas, and specials. We serve 100% Angus beef and use fryer oil with zero trans fats, so visit us any time for great food and good fun. $-$$

December 13-December 20, 2012

Three witches you shall meet. Montana Shakespeare in the Schools presents Macbeth Fri., Dec. 14, at 8 PM, in the Frenchtown High School auditorium. There is also a madrigal dinner at 6 PM. Each event is $10. For tickets call Ann at 626-2730.

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Shahs continues its monthlong VFW residency and this week there is something for everyone, unless everyone is a jerk, with The Orators, Better Tennis and Skin Flowers. 245 W. Main St. 9 PM. $2.

Take Thursday’s gal and grab a peep at some fine student creations at the Annual Juried Student Art Show in the UC Gallery, from 10–4 PM. Free.

Getting a new bike for your little angel this Christmas? Get her a helmet, too, at the St. Patrick Trauma Services helmet sale. Old Western Montana Clinic Building, 515 W. Front St. Noon–3 PM. $8$23.

People who have Parkinson’s disease, as well as caregivers and professionals who work with the disease, can meet for the Missoula Parkinson’s Disease Support Group the second Thursday of each month at the Montana First Credit Union, 3708 N. Reserve St. Call Cindy Cone at 728-8283 or Ann Houston at 543-8939 for more info. Free.

nightlife The Josh Farmer Band hoes a musical row down at the Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 5– 8 PM. Free.

Kevin Van Dort might not play “Santa Baby” but don’t hold that against him. Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free.

Treasure State Toastmasters invites you to get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at their weekly meeting. Community Medical Center meeting rooms, 2827 Ft. Missoula Road.

6–7 PM. Free.

Pull out them jazz hands, Sparky, Blue Moon performs for you fireside at The Keep, 105 Ben Hogan Dr. 6:30–9:30 PM. Free.

What was life like in a French mental institution circa 1925?

Awful is my guess, but you can learn more for yourself during Viscosity Theatre’s Crime dans une Maison de Fous (Crime in A Madhouse) at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. Absinthe bar at 7 PM, show 8 PM. $15/$12 advance at viscositytheatre.org.

Vocal chamber ensemble New York Polyphony sing the tunes of yore and holiday sounds at the Music Recital Hall. 7:30 PM. $20/$10 students.

Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place. $7 Bayern pitchers. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 8–10 PM. During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, amazing musicians could play some great jams, just don’t tell your cousin Rapping Timmy about it. That guy’s version of “Santeria” is terrible. 8:30 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.

The Dead Hipster Dance Party is all kinds of sweaty, but ‘tis the

droplets of the beautiful people.

Get a taste in the place where love and funk is in the air (sometimes they are the same scent). Badlander, 208 Ryman St., $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight.

Show up the rest of the room with your version of “Ninja Survive” when you hit the Dark Horse for Combat Karaoke hosted

by Aaron B. and accompanied with drink specials. 1805 Regent Street.

9 PM. Free.

Hey ladies in the house I’m calling out to ya cuz it’s time for Archaic Revival: Ladies Night, an evening of night of electronic tunes by female DJs Zafira, Sassy, Puz.z Pi, plus tunes by Mr. Reid. Palace.

9 PM. Free, with 2-for-1 well drinks on tap.

Mark Duboise and Crossroads makes them dancing tunes for you tootsies to tap to. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9 PM. Free.

Rod Blackman performs a farewell show at the Elbow Room, 1855 Stephens Ave., as he is returning to Memphis. First though, he is accompanied by Seth McGhee on the congas and other special guests. 2-for-1 wells and progressive beer night starting at 50 cents. 9 PM. Free.

Russ Nasset done gone and cured ya of your tremors with a sweet shot of country hits up at the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce St., for a solo set this and every other Thu. at 10 PM. Free.

FRIDAY DEC.14 See some beautiful mangers at the Festival of Crèches, an interfaith event, which is a benefit for Family Promise of Missoula and Habitat for Humanity. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1475 Eaton St. 6–9 PM. Adults only. $30/$20 by phone. Call 721-2405.

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Well-staffed. The Met Live in HD presents Verdi’s opera Aida on Sat., Dec. 15, at 10:55 AM in the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $20/$18 seniors/$15 students. Visit morrisproductions.org.

You young’uns can’t have my moon and you ought’n to stay out my cheese, too, but you can hear Rob Browning talk about how science fiction writers try and possess the damned thing during his lecture, Possessing the Moon: Recent Views in Science Fiction on the Future of Lunar Exploration. Mansfield Library East Faculty Office. 4 PM. Free.

235 N. First St., featuring Luke Orsborne’s show: A Gathering Transformation. Btdubs, there is a free family silkscreen night in the printshop as well. 5:30 PM. Free.

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Double, double toil and trouble it’s time for the Montana Shakespeare in the Schools presentation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There is a madrigal dinner prior to the performance so be on the lookout for damn spots on your blouse. Frenchtown High School. Dinner at 6 PM, play at 8 PM. $10 for each, $20 for both.

Funds raised benefit the Frenchtown High arts programs. Call Ann for tickets at 626-2730.

The Art Attic, 123 South Ave. W., celebrates diverse artistry and hosts the distinct artworks of Antonia Wolf, Emily Hall, Frank Anderson and Chase McBride. Drinks and refreshments provided. Featuring the live music of The Mountain Breathers. 5-9 PM. Free.

Kristi Hager and Leslie V. S. Millar show and sell new and selected paintings and drawings at the Brunswick Gallery, 223 W. Railroad St. 5–8 PM, with a performance at 7 PM. Free.

Get your visual sustenance in the dark days and come to a Second Friday opening at The Zootown Arts Community Center,

The Captain Wilson Conspiracy performs as a trio and that’s thrice that they are performing this week.

Weird, right? Brooks and Browns, 200 S. Pattee St. 6–9 PM. Free.

Yo Mamas! It’s Fairy Food time.

Craft the tiniest foods out of clay at Walking Stick Toys for holiday gifts and such. This is the adult version of the class, so no kids this time.

Reserve your space by calling 5431179. 7 PM. $10-$12.

What was life like in a French mental institution circa 1925?

Awful is my guess, but you can learn more for yourself during Viscosity Theatre’s Crime dans une Maison de Fous (Crime in A Madhouse) at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. Absinthe bar at 7 PM, show 8 PM. $15/$12 advance at viscositytheatre.org.

In The Littlest Angel, a mischievous child new to heaven brings a special gift to baby Jesus.

Stevensville Playhouse. 319 Main St. 7:30 PM. $15/$10 advance for adults and $10/$8 for kids. Visit stevensvilleplayhouse.org.

Get a new taste of an old classic and maybe an angel can get her wings at MCT Inc.’s Out of the Box Productions presentation of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. It don’t get mo’ old timey than this. Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. 7:30 PM. $10.

Be a glam lamb and hear the words of Dr. Suess remanufactured into a musical made to make the audience enraptured. The Whitefish Theatre Co. performs Suessical

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Blue and The Vagus Nerve won’t play any Verve Pipe tunes but I bet they make some fine dance music for folks drinking Bud Lights. Eagles, 2420 South Ave. 8 PM. Free.

The Soul City Cowboys come ariding into Cowboy Troy’s in Victor a-whompin’ and a-whoopin’, playing dance music for everyone in sight. 8 PM. Free.

Folk duo and well-kempt road dogs Storyhill comes to the Missoula Winery for an evening of “heartbreaking harmonies together in one perfect package.” 5646 Harrier Way. 8 PM. $17/$15 adv.

The Workers get ‘er done and kick jamz at Sean Kelly’s, 130 W. Pine St., 9 PM. Free.

It’s a veritable palooza of panoplies when Kendl Winter, Butter, The Pine Hearts and Sandman the Rappin’ Cowboy take over the VFW, 245 W. Main St., and string up the lights of love.

9 PM. $5/$2 surcharge for ages18-20.

One of Missoula’s baddest bands, The Lil’ Smokies, blast some bluegrass for dat ass at the Badlander. 9 PM. $5.

If all you wanna do is zoomazoom-zoom-zoom in a boomboom and shake your rump, then head to Dead Hipster’s “I Love the 90s” Dance Party at the Palace. A lil’ X-mas, a little flannel, a whole lotta reminiscin’. 9 PM. $3, with $1 well drinks until midnight. Dressing up like Brandon Brenda Walsh is encouraged.

So you’re on winter break and so is that steel-chinned Russian TA. His wife is at a conference in Vienna (he says). May as well head down to the Union Club and flirt lightly as he tells you about how foolish going to grad school is. You don’t want to be alone do you? 9 PM. Free.

John “Poncho” Dobson hosts open mic at Fergie’s Pub every Fri. where you’re bound to mingle with a mix of resort celebs, odd locals and dizzy soakers. You never know who’ll show up and play. It could be you. Starts at 3 PM. 213 Main Street in Hot Springs. Sign up ahead at 406-721-2416 or just show up.

Party Trained, featuring Johnny Rockin’, is back and is better than ever, and our arts editor couldn’t be more into it. To quote her, “I’m going to dance my pants off.” ‘Nuff said. Elbow Room, 1855 Stephens Ave. 9:30 PM. Free.

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Leave cousin Toothy at the barber shop and head to the Sunrise Saloon, 1500 Regent St., for an evening of dancing tunes and tight buns in tighter jeans along with Shane Clouse and Stomping Ground. 9:30 PM. Free.

SATURDAY DEC.15 What was life like in a French mental institution circa 1925?

Awful is my guess, but you can learn more for yourself during Viscosity Theatre’s Crime dans une Maison de Fous (Crime in A Madhouse) at the ZACC, 235 N. First St. Absinthe bar at 7 PM, show 8 PM. $15/$12 advance at viscositytheatre.org.

Wrap up that Christmas shopping (ha!) at the Corvallis United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Bazaar and Soup/Pie Lunch.

Eastside Highway at Cemetery Road. 9–2 PM. Free to gander at the goodies.

See some beautiful mangers at the Festival of Crèches, an interfaith event, which is a benefit for Family Promise of Missoula and Habitat for Humanity. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1475 Eaton St. 9–4:30 PM. Adults only. $3/$1 children. Call 721-2405.

Take a chill and escape all this holiday hoopla at A Day of Buddhist Practice, sponsored by Big Sky Mind and The Tibetan Language Institute. 102 McLeod Ave. 9:30–5 PM. Suggested donation $25-$50/students free. Call 961-5131.

Anyone facing illness or loss is welcome to attend Simple Writing: Light and Dark, with Lori Mitchell, at Living Art of Montana, 725 W. Alder St. Ste. 17. Material provided free of charge.

Intrigue. Romance. Thwarted romance. It must be time for another performance by The MET Live in HD. Today’s presentation is Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi. Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. 10:55 AM. $20/$18 seniors/$15 students. Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s.

Never fear, lovers of fresh, local vittles, the Heirloom Winter Market at the Missoula County Fairgrounds is rolling with music, kids’ activities, locally grown produce, meat, baked goods, jam, honey and so much more. 11–2 PM. Mr. Welk is smiling down on this one. The Montana Accordian Ensemble performs at the Mis-

soula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. 1 PM. $5.

Santa is in the house, or mansion, during the Daly Mansion Community Christmas Party. No worries, haters, Mrs. Claus is there, too, not to mention tunes by Bitterroot Ragtime Society and pianist Joan Roe, plus cookie eating and mansion tours. 251 Eastside Hwy. 11–4 PM. $5/$2/under 6 free. Veterans are free and their kids get $1 off entry.

Get a gift and get it signed at Fact & Fiction when author Dorothy Patent signs her books Dogs on Duty and Horse and the Plains Indian from noon–1:30 PM, while G. Eva Poor signs Good Old Days Weren’t So Bad from 1:30–3 PM. 220 N. Higgins Ave. Brother Music plays the blues while Sister Christian avoids the creepers in Night Ranger during his Celebration of Angels and Kindred Spirits, at Alameda’s Dome in Hot Springs. 1 PM. Sit back and sip some fine green teas from all o’er the world at the Lake Missoula Tea Company Tea Tasting, 126 E. Broadway Ave. Ste. 22. 2–4 PM. Free.

Get a new taste of an old classic and maybe an angel can get her wings at MCT Inc.’s Out of the Box Productions presentation of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. It don’t get mo’ old timey than this. Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. 2 PM. $10.

The Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 A Hawthorne St., hosts a Holiday Open House with handson throwing demos, a family holiday decoration station, raffle items, music and refreshments from 3-8 PM. Free.

nightlife Take a gander at the snowcapped Missions and head up to Polson as singer-songwriters Stacy Lynne Santilli and Jim Steiner celebrate the season and the release of their debut album, JIMNI. Enjoy tasty tidbits, craft brews and some new songs. Glacier Brewing Co., 5 10th Ave. E. 5 PM. Free.

It’s a party in the US and A when Russ and Sam Nassett do the Lord’s work down at Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 5– 8 PM. Free.

Homonymnical music makers The New-Matics make dew at Stevi’s Blacksmith Brewing Co. 5– 8 PM. Free.

Get sippy not snippy when the Captain Wilson Conspiracy plays jazzically at the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Tasting Room, 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. Bring a snack or get

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Years prior to his 1993 death from prostate cancer, he railed against Tipper Gore’s Parents Music Resource Center in front of the to salt the wounds of the establishment, he wrote the album Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention using audio clips from the hearings and the Synclavier synthesizer, which he often used late in his career. But that is just one of the 62 albums he released in his lifetime (not to mention the 29 posthumous releases).

WHAT: Zappa Plays Zappa WHEN: Thu., Dec. 20, at 8 PM WHERE: Wilma Theatre HOW MUCH: $35/$62.50 includes sound check access and event poster.

Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s or at jadepresents.com.

U.S. Senate’s Commerce, Technology and Transportation committee, where he stated, “The PMRC’s demands are the equivalent of treating dandruff by decapitation.” Never one to pass on an opportunity

there early for apps by Biga Pizza.

6–8:30 PM. Free.

Dance band-o-leers the Wild Coyote Band make musical good times at the American Legion Hall, 825 Ronan St. 7 PM. Cost TBA. In The Littlest Angel, a mischie-

These days his guitar-playing son Dweezil Zappa fronts a cast of talented players who bring the man’s music back to the live stage. “Zappa plays Zappa” promises “hits” along with obscure gems that fans will surely cream their jeans over. But what do I know? As Frank famously said to the Toronto Star in 1977, “Most rock journalism is people who can’t write, interviewing people who can’t talk, for people who can’t read.”

vous child new to heaven brings a special gift to baby Jesus.

Stevensville Playhouse. 319 Main St. 7:30 PM. $15/$10 advance for adults and $10/$8 for kids. Visit stevensvilleplayhouse.org.

Ronnie, don’t take me home tonight, take me to the Dolce

—Jason McMackin

Canto Winter Concert, where the vocal ensemble promises to harmonize in ways that could melt ice at its show Serenity and Stillness, with The Missoula Mendelssohn Club and Fern Glass Boyd on cello.

Music Recital Hall. 7:30 PM. $15/$10 students.

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Local vocal. The Dolce Canto Winter Concert takes place at the Music Recital Hall Sat., Dec. 15, at 7:30 PM, with the Mendelssohn Club and more. $15/$10 students.

Be a glam lamb and hear the words of Dr. Suess remanufactured into a musical made to make the audience enraptured. The Whitefish Theatre Co. performs Suessical at Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 1 Central Ave. 7:30 pm. $20/$18 seniors/$8 students. Visit whitefishtheatreco.org.

Get hip to the latest dances from the 17th century at the Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance. Skippin’ A Groove plays and Morna Leonard has the call.

Union Hall, 208 E. Front St. Lessons at 7:30 PM, dance from 8– 11 PM. $9/$6 members. Visit missoulafolk.org.

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without a Party Trained gig.

Eagles, 2420 South Ave. 8 PM. Free.

Get highed up on the music of Northern Lights when they do it

well at the Lumberjack Saloon up Graves Creek Rd., 12 miles west of Lolo. 9 PM. Free.

Last night he was a boor, maybe step out and find a better dance partner when Blue and The Vagus Nerve play the Union Club.

9 PM. Free.

Folk duoists Britchy perform a lively set or two of tuneage at Sean Kelly’s, 130 W. Pine St. 9 PM. Free.

‘Tis the time of the season to whip out your holiday cheer and come out to enjoy a fabulous evening of drag entertainment. The ISCSM Holiday Drag Show “The Naughty List, Are You On It?” benefits Youth Home, which provides children a place to live when home life ain’t too grand. With candy cane sales and a “special” auction.

Dancing follows the drag show with DJ Tygerlily. Palace 9 PM. $5,

with a $5 surcharge for ages 1820. (See Agenda.)

Absolutely with DJs Kris Moon and Monty Carlo is the de facto dopest DJ duo in town. Get hip to their jamz, hippies. Badlander.

Doors at 9 PM. 2 for 1 Absolut drinks until 11 PM. $2.

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Put down Ruby’s jar of bacon grease but slick back your hair first for a downright rural evening with County Line at the Sunrise Saloon, 1500 Regent St. 9:30 PM. Free.

Ring ding dong, ring a ding ding-ding dong, the Holiday Handbell Concert performed by JuBELLation, the First United Methodist Church’s handbell choir is gonna keep your heads ringin’. Featuring your favorites carols and Christmas melodies the group is joined by by several musical guests including the FUMC Chancel Choir, Mountain View Elementary Chime Choir and Seeley Swan Mountain Bells.

First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St. 4 PM. Free.

House of Quist doesn’t give a gosh darn what year your computer says it is, they are performing at Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman St., like it or not. 10 PM. Cost TBA. (See Music.)

Dance your way to a free mind and an open body at Turning the Wheel Missoula’s Ecstatic Dance.

Headwaters Dance Studio, 1042 Monroe St. 11-12:30 PM. $10/$75

Corporate Defiance brings the noise and none of the funk to the Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St., for a night of skullduggery and audaciousness. 9 PM. Free.

for eight classes. Visit turningthewheel.org.

See some beautiful mangers at the Festival of Crèches, an interfaith event, which is a benefit for Family Promise of Missoula and Habitat for Humanity. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1475 Eaton St. 11–5 PM. $3/$1 children. Call 721-2405.

Author Philip Burgess signs, not sings, his books Penny Post Cards and Prairie Flowers at Fact & Fiction, 200 N. Higgins Ave. 1–3 PM. Until yesterday I thought decoupage was a cheese and wine party, it’s not! The ZACC at 235 N. First St. taught me that one can create a holiday centerpiece or decoration using decoupage and zero cheese. Decoupage is the art of elevating everyday objects

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy any new kid’s bike with a 12-inch thru 24-inch wheel size. Continue trading in and trading up until your child is on their first full-size bike.

Big Sky Bikes Trade In, Trade Up Program is retroactive on all kid’s bikes purchased from Big Sky Bikes in 2011 and 2012.

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puppet life Carlos Collodi’s original version of the Pinocchio tale is a morose piece of writing full of pathos and murky sadness. In it, Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates a wooden son, makes statements like, “Would it be possible to find a more ungrateful boy, or one with less heart than I have!” Indeed. Whether you make a son out of your loins or out of a tree, the likelihood of him being ungrateful at some point is fairly high, which makes it a relatable story. Along with the story’s extreme adventures, Pinocchio has a lasting appeal.

That said, Portland’s Tears of Joy Theatre sticks to a more fun-loving familyfriendly version of the story in its puppeteered and live-action production, Pinocchio! Don’t worry, though, your kids will know not to lie by the end of the performance.

The show is more than a dude with a sock on his hand hiding behind a box.

Tears of Joy has been producing puppet shows indoors and out for 35 years. Besides the large rod puppets, the stage is populated with masked and unmasked actors who sing and speak to the crowd, as well as operate the characters. Rale Sidebottom, who brought the production to WHAT: Pinocchio!

WHO: Tears of Joy Theatre WHERE: Wilma Theatre WHEN: Sun., Dec. 16, at noon and 3 PM. Doors open a half hour before the performance.

HOW MUCH: $12/$10 children. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com or at the door.

town and who worked in the theater company in the 2000s, says that this version of Pinocchio!, “Is not dumbed down; it’s not cutesy or small.” In fact, there is an underwater scene in which Pinocchio finds himself swallowed up by a whale. Impressive, con-

through gluing colored paper and fabric onto them. Take your dingy knick-knacks and breath new holiday spirit into them, or use the supplies in the ZACC art room. 2 PM. $20/free for members.

Hey little liar, I believe this may interest you. Pinocchio presented by PDX’s Tears of Joy Theatre is an epic hour-long puppet show that tells the tale of the world’s second most infamous liar.

Noon and 3 PM. $12/$10 children.

Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s, Wilma box office and brownpapertickets.com. (See Spotlight.)

Don’t be an ice queen, take the whole fam damnly out to the

sidering there is no actual water onstage. Plus, Bruce Willis shows up in the last scene and is all “Yippeeki-yay, Pinocchio!” That, or I am lying.

Missoula Figure Skating Club’s Holiday on Ice, where skaters of all levels perform, but only to delight. Glacier Ice Rink at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. 3:30 PM. Free, but donations are accepted.

The Louie Bond Duo play some tasty licks and leave the saltwater taffy making to the plebes when they play the Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 4–6 PM. Free.

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Stevensville Playhouse. 319 Main St. 7:30 PM. $15/$10 advance for

—Jason McMackin

adults and $10/$8 for kids. Visit stevensvilleplayhouse.org.

Be a glam lamb and hear the words of Dr. Suess remanufactured into a musical made to make the audience enraptured. The Whitefish Theatre Co. performs Suessical at Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 1 Central Ave. 7:30 pm. $20/$18 seniors/$8 students. Visit whitefishtheatreco.org.

Close out the weekend in style at the Badlander’s Jazz Martini Night, with $4 martinis from 7:30 PM to midnight, plus live jazz and DJs. Live jazz starts at 8 PM with Josh Farmer, The Vanguard Combo and Front Street Jazz. Free.

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Hey there you poor pussy cats, Milkcrate Mondays is gonna stroke your fur and stoke your fur during Random Music for Random Kitties, a night of electronical tunes by DJs Milkcrate Mechanic, Keen, Dar: Dusty Dyrtball, and Beatloaf (editor’s note: Beatloaf is the best DJ name ever).

Badlander. 9 PM. Free, with $5 pitchers of PBR on tap.

The Concert, Spartan, Jazz and Symphony bands are the coupe de ville during the Sentinel High School Bands Holiday Concert. Can of food gets you in the door. Sentinel High School Margaret Johnson Theater. 7:30 PM.

REI is accepting new gear donations for its Holiday Giving Tree. The donations benefit InnerRoads Wilderness Program, a program of Youth Homes. The program provides wilderness therapy to at-risk teens ages 14-17 and their families. Teens spend 30 days in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area building self-confidence and outdoor skills. Drop-off at the store, 3275 N. Reserve St. The Rough Cut Science Seminar Series shows off the brainiacs of Montana’s scientific community, with presentations on current research each week at 4 PM in the University Center Theater. Visit montanaioe.org/rough-cut-series for the schedule.

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Hey hunters and other liars, come on down to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conference room for Shootin’ the Bull Toastmasters, at 5205 Grant Creek Dr., and work on your elk-camp locution with the best. All are invited. Noon–1 PM. Free.

Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication, a non-violent communication weekly practice group, at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free.

Homeless Coalition Missoula meets at the Missoula Public Library board room from noon to 1 PM. Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat, 115 S. Third St. W. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 1–3 PM. For information, call 543-3955.

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Magical musical musician Larry Hirshberg performs at the Red Bird Wine Bar, 111 N. Higgins Ave. 6–10 PM. Free.

It’s always a glutenous good time when Wheat Montana, 2520 S. Third St. W., presents Black Mountain Boys Bluegrass from 5:30 to 8 PM. Free. Call 327-0900.

Occupy Missoula General Assembly meets at the Union Hall above the Union Club at 6 PM. Visit occupymissoula.org.

The UM Climate Action Now Meeting is out to save the day, promoting sustainability and environmental action. UM Flat, 633 Fifth St. E. 6:30 PM. Bingo at the VFW: the easiest way to make rent since keno. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $12 buy-in.

Dust off your square dance bloomers, Aunt Rosie, the Lolo Square Dance Center hosts a Christmas Dance from 8 to 9:30 PM. Lessons at 6:30 PM. Barry Bartlette has the call. Just west of Lolo at 9955 Hwy. 12. Call 273-0141.

You know it’s gotta be a real party when DJ Super Steve rocks the karaoke with the hottest Kamikaze tuneage this side of the hemisphere at the Dark Horse. Are you brave enough to let the computer pick your songs? 9 PM. Free.

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Fun with Yoga at the Families First Children’s Museum might work for you and the kids. It might make you cry, too. 11 AM. 225 W. Front. $4.25.

Open Mic with Joey Running Crane at the VFW, 245 W. Main, seems like a fine idea, especially with 2-for-1 drink specials for musicians and the working class. 10 PM. Free. Call him up and get yourself a slot at 229-0488.

Turning the Wheel’s Tapestry is an improvisational movement play at the Headwaters Dance Company studio, 1042 Monroe St., that will leave you feeling refreshed and reconnected—and don’t we all need that?—with live music by Nathan Zavalney. 7:30 PM. $10 per class, benefits Turning the Wheel’s school programs. Drop ins are welcome. Call Lulu at 406.830.3285 for more info.

Sean Kelly’s invites you to another week of free pub trivia, which takes place every Tuesday at 8 PM. And, to highlight the joy of discovery that you might experience while attending, here’s a sample of the type of question you could be presented with: What was the highest-grossing film of 1978? (See answer in tomorrow’s nightlife.)

The Montana Musicians and Artists Coalition hosts the Musician Showcase at Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman St., an evening of tuneful live tuneage made by locals for locals. 8–11 PM. Free. 18 plus.

Some events don’t require a lot of description. This one involves freakish musical talent, funny dude and former Great Falls kid Reggie Watts and stand-up comic, gifted artist and Missoula native Chris Fairbanks. ‘Nuff said.

9 PM at the Badlander. $15. Tickets at Ear Candy Music. (See Arts.)

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What’s the story, morning glory? Folk duo Storyhill performs at the Missoula Winery, 5646 Harrier Way, Fri., Dec. 14, 8 PM. $17/$15 adv.

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WEDNESDAY DEC.19 Help keep the kids out of doors at the Community U-Nite Pint Night for the Paxson Elementary Outdoor Learning Program, where 50 cents of each pint sold benefits the group. Kettlehouse Tap Room, 313 N. First St. 5–8 PM. The Missoula Police Department is now accepting applications for its Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy. The academy gives the people a chance to understand police work a little better and takes place over nine Wednesday nights beginning on Wed., Jan. 30. Deadline for applicants is Fri., Jan. 11.

Call 552-6320.

nightlife Hey, winter is here and TV ain’t exactly pumping out the good stuff these days, so get off your bum for a few and take Cathy Clark’s West Coast Swing Class at the Sunrise Saloon, 1805 Regent Ave. 7 PM. $5.

(Pub trivia answer: Grease, starring none other than John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn, was the highest grossing film of 1978, beating out Superman and Animal House.)

Kraptastic Karaoke welcomes Black Eyed Peas fanatics to belt out their fave jamz at the Badlander, beginning at 9 PM. Featuring $5 pitchers of Budweiser and PBR, plus $1 selected shots. Free.

THURSDAY DEC.20 Children of the Earth Tribe Song and Chant Circle at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is for all those ready to sing in honor of our connection to one another and the earth. 519 S. Higgins (Enter through back alley door.). 7:30 PM. Free will offering.

The Missoula Non Profit Network presents How to Make the Ask, with YMCA Director of Development Aaron Brock. This presentation aids folks in doing what comes so unnaturally to most of us: asking for cash.

Mountain West Bank, 3301 Great Northern Way. 11:30–1 PM. Park in the bank’s lot, but don’t park right next to the building. RSVP at michael@missoulaunitedway.org.

nightlife And now for the rest of the story, Tom Catmull does his solo thing for beer and adoration at the Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 5–8 PM. Free.

Get all scientifical about your readings and whatnot and learn how you can’t escape the Rennaisance even in the Bitterroot at the opening reception of Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine. This ain’t a dry affair. There are witches, wizards and muggles, too, along with Professor Garon “Gee Wiz” Smith from the UM Science Department and the Hamilton High School Choir singing Renaissance music. The exhibit is a collaboration with

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Rocky Mountain Laboratories and the National Institute of Health. Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St. 6–7:30 PM. Free.

Treasure State Toastmasters invites you to get your locution on and become fixated oratorically at their weekly meeting. Community Medical Center meeting rooms, 2827 Ft. Missoula Road. 6–7 PM. Free.

O Captain! My Captain! make not that fearful of a trip down the ‘Root to catch jazzinators the Captain Wilson Conspiracy, at the Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton. 6–8:30 PM. Free.

Join Hospice of Missoula for Community Conversations on Death and Dying, where facilitators educate people on how to talk about this oft-uncomfortable subject. Mary Werner and Lawrence Duncan consider Beauty at the End of Life. Jennifer Gonzales of Hospice of Missoula guides this conversation. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free.

Take a ride in the way back machine to Joe’s Garage at Zappa Plays Zappa, a tribute to the music of Frank Zappa led by his son Dweezil. Wilma Theatre. 8 PM. $62.50/$35.

(See Spotlight.)

Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first place. $7 Bayern pitchers. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 8–10 PM. During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, amazing musicians could play some great jams, just don’t tell your cousin Rapping Timmy about it. That guy’s version of “Santeria” is terrible. 8:30 PM. Free. Call 5421471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.

The Dead Hipster Dance Party is all kinds of sweaty, but ‘tis the droplets of the beautiful people. Get a taste in the place where love and funk is in the air (sometimes they are the same scent). Badlander, 208 Ryman St., $3, with $1 well drinks from 9 PM to midnight.

Show up the rest of the room with your version of “Ninja Survive” when you hit the Dark Horse for Combat Karaoke hosted

by Aaron B. and accompanied with drink specials. 1805 Regent Street. 9 PM. Free.

Rocktronic lovemakers William Ingrid hail from PDX, so it’s got to be dope as Dickens, and perform electronic-ish stylings with a whole lot of pop sensibilities. Openers include locals The Turnoffs, and Fancy Child. 9 PM. Palace. Free. (See Music.)

Wouldn’t you know it, the Soul City Cowboys are the Magi’s fave dance band. See why at the Sunrise Saloon, 1500 Regent St. 9:30 PM. Free.

Lawdy, there is gonna be a whole lot of shimmering and exactitudinal soundwavery at the Shahs VFW Residency, with Modality and Javier Ryan. 245 W. Main St. 10 PM. $2.

Send your event info to me by 5 PM on Fri., Dec. 14 to calendar@missoulanews.com. Alternately, snail mail the stuff to The Calemandar c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange St., Missoula, MT 59801 or fax your way to 543-4367. You can also submit stuff online.

Just head to the arts section of our website and click on “submit an event.”

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live but a few yards from one of Missoula’s bike/pedestrian paths. At all hours and on the daily, I see you tight-bodied runners meeting up for a quick mile or 12. Afterwards, you sit in your Subarus and steam up the windows. If I didn’t know any better, I’d assume you were all having affairs, not just re-hydrating.

But here’s a chance to prove that you’re not a cheater; to prove that you are working hard: Run Wild Missoula’s Boston/Spring Marathon Class. The class is a 16-week long training program for folks already putting in 30-40 miles per week and who have completed at least one marathon. The group meets up to four times per week and the workouts range from group runs and speed work to middle distance, tempo and long runs. Former collegiate runner and high

school cross-country coach and current runner-abouttown Tim Mosbacher coaches the group.

Of course, if you don’t plan to head to Boston this Patriots’ Day to take part in the marathon that’s fine, too. Worst case scenario, you stay trim this winter and meet some like-minded characters to train with during winter’s darkest days.

–Jason McMackin The Boston/Spring Marathon Training Class informational meeting takes place at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave., Mon., Dec. 17, at 5:30 PM. The 16-week program is $75/$50 Run Wild Missoula members. Register at runwildmissoula.org.

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Enjoy 1/2 price draft beers at the Base Lodge, Ed & Mully’s and the Summit House. Be at the Summit House at noon for a sheet cake extravaganza!

EAT-SKI-SLEEP-REPEAT Lift tickets, lodging and a hot breakfast for just $70 * /day.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 It’s already time for the West Yellowstone Sled Dog Races? Darn tootin’ it is. There are categories for newbies and pros alike in this two-day race. Spectators are welcome and it is free to watch.

Visit wysleddograces.com or call (406) 646-4988.

Visit with old plant pals or meet some fresh new grass at the Native Plant Society Potluck, at Del Brown Room in Turner Hall. Bring plates, utensils and a dish to share (and a skin of vino).

Also, bring some pics of your fantastic summer.

6:30 PM. Call Peter at 728-8740.

That other set of footprints? That’s just you losing your mind during the last three miles of the 2013 Missoula Marathon. But don’t let losing your mind stop you from doing the best/worst thing ever; instead, save a couple bucks and perhaps win a door prize at the Missoula Marathon Registration Event and Holiday Party held by Run Wild Missoula at the Big Sky Brewing Co., 5417 Trumpeter Way. Beers and music by John Floridis. 6:30–8:30 PM. Free.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 Active outdoor lovers are invited to the Mountain Sports Club’s weekly meeting to talk about past glories and upcoming activities at Bigfork’s Swan River Inn. 6–8 PM. Free.

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cross-country ski racers will: The Kick-Out-TheKinks Ski Race kicks off today at the gorgeous Izaak Walton Inn near Essex. This is one of the earliest races of the year, so don’t blow a hammy. $10 per entry. For room deals and more info glide on over to izaakwaltoninn.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2013 11AM TO 4PM Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula

Go deep this holiday season with some spelunking at the Holiday Candlelight Tours of Lewis and Clark Caverns. This guided tour covers about two miles of terrain, just as the Corps of Discovery would’ve seen it. Reservations required. Call the park office at (406) 287-3541.

Attendance is FREE!

Plus enter to win great prize giveaways at every booth; One lucky bride will win $1,000 in cash!

If you still have birds on the brain, grab up them binoculars and join Five Valleys Audubon for the Missoula Christmas Bird Count. Do it from your home or join a group. Later on gather up for a potluck and speak of them flying dinosaurs. Last year over 9,300 birds were counted. We are all doomed. Call Larry for more info. at 549-5632.

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Just don’t run on a full stomach during Run Wild Missoula’s Saturday Breakfast Club Runs, which occurs every Sat. at 8 AM at Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. After the run/walk, you’ll grab breakfast with other participants. Free to run. Visit runwildmissoula.org.

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Helen, I think I hear an owl in here! It’s time for another good learning time at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., which hosts the Saturday Kid’s Activity: Hooo Wants to Learn About Owls? Find out what these critters is up to and make an owl pellet pizza...grooooosssss! 2–3 PM. $3/$1 members.

Let the kids climb the walls while you have a snort next door at Draught Works at the Freestone Climbing Center’s Kids Climbing Club. Kids get instruction and encouragement; you get to chill ‘til the next episode. 935 Toole Ave. 6–8 PM. $25 per month.

MONDAY DECEMBER 17

Make sure your first time is safe and that the person you’re doing it with knows what they’re doing. So moto on over to First Timer Friday at the Freestone Climbing Center, 935 Toole Ave. 7 PM. Free if it’s your first visit.

REI is accepting new gear donations for its Holiday Giving Tree. The donations benefit InnerRoads Wilderness Program, a program of Youth Homes. Drop-off at the store, 3275 N. Reserve St.

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It truly is the most fabulous time of year as the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana celebrates the season with a Holiday Drag Show benefiting Youth Homes. The court sanctions the titles of Emperor, Empress, Prince and Princess in this state. Btdubs, these titles were formerly known as Mr. and Miss Gay back in the day.

At the event, DJ Tygerlily spins tunes for the drag show as some of the area’s foxiest stone foxes get to strutting their business up onstage. After the show, the party pops off with dancing and, to quote Humpty Hump, “Do whatcha like.”

But it is a benefit for Youth Homes, so it ain’t all glitter and high heels. Youth Homes provides a safe place for children from 3 to 18 who have experi-

enced domestic violence and serves as many as 150 kids each day. Youth Homes also operate InnerRoads, a wilderness therapy program that gives youngsters a chance to experience success and empowerment in the outdoors. It’s one thing to piss and moan about our nattering and nosy families every holiday season, but before we do, we should think about the kids who really have a legitimate reason to do so.

—Jason McMackin The ISCSM Holiday Drag Show and benefit for Youth Homes takes place at the Palace, 147 W. Broadway Ave., Sat., Dec. 15, at 9 PM. $5, with a $5 surcharge for ages 18-20.

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Double, double toil and trouble it’s time for the Montana Shakespeare in the Schools presentation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There is a madrigal dinner prior to the performance so be on the lookout for damn spots on your blouse. Frenchtown High School. Dinner at 6 PM, play at 8 PM. $10 for each, $20 for both. Funds raised benefit the Frenchtown High arts programs. Call Ann for tickets at 626-2730.

Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek during Compassionate Communication, a non-violent communication weekly practice group, at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins. Noon–1 PM. Free.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19

See some beautiful mangers at the Festival of Crèches, an interfaith event, which is a benefit for Family Promise of Missoula and Habitat for Humanity. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1475 Eaton St. 11–5 PM. $3/$1 children. Call 721-2405.

The Missoula Police Department is now accepting applications for its Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy. The academy gives the people a chance to understand police work a little better and takes place over nine wednesday nights beginning on Wed., Jan. 30. Deadline for applicants is Fri., Jan. 11. Call 552-6320.

MONDAY DECEMBER 17 REI is accepting new gear donations for its Holiday Giving Tree. The donations benefit InnerRoads Wilderness Program, a program of Youth Homes. The program provides wilderness therapy to at-risk teens ages 14-17 and their families.

Teens spend 30 days in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area building self-confidence and outdoor skills. Drop-off at the store, 3275 N. Reserve St. Occupy Missoula General Assembly meets at the Union Hall above the Union Club at 6 PM. Visit occupymissoula.org.

The UM Climate Action Now Meeting is out to save the day, promoting sustainability and environmental action. UM Flat, 633 Fifth St. E. 6:30 PM.

Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat, 115 S. Third St. W. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 1–3 PM. For information, call 543-3955.

Help keep the kids out of doors at the Community U-Nite Pint Night for the Paxson Elementary Outdoor Learning Program, where 50 cents of each pint sold benefits the group. Kettlehouse Taproom, 313 N. 1st St. 5–8 PM.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 The Missoula Non Profit Network presents How to Make the Ask, with YMCA Director of Development Aaron Brock. This presentation aids folks in doing what comes so unnaturally to most of us: asking for cash. Mountain West Bank, 3301 Great Northern Way. 11:30–1 PM. Park in the bank’s lot, but don’t park right next to the building.

RSVP at michael@missoulaunitedway.org.

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

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These pets may be adopted at Missoula Animal Control 541-7387 BUGSY• We think that Bugsy is a Border

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she was given to a new family, and when she was found and brought to the shelter three months later, those people decided not to reclaim her! We'll find her a new family that will appreciate her and always strive to keep her safe at home.

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TWO DOT•She does indeed have two dots on her nose, but she knows that she was really named after a rather iconic Montana town. That's only right, since she is also oneof-a-kind, interesting, and fun to be around.

She's a lovely lady who would be a great addition to any home.

fellow with a few health problems that are being solved quite nicely at the shelter. He'll soon be ready for a quiet retirement home where he could lavish attention on his people and bask in the happy glow that comes from being part of a family again.

These pets may be adopted at the Humane Society of Western Montana 549-3934 HENRY•Looking for a dog who’s smart, outgoing and friendly with everyone he meets? You need to meet Henry, a 4-year-old Blue tick hound who's playful, enjoys hiking, and loves kids and dogs alike. He’s a pup who relishes your attention, and will repay the affection with unending devotion.

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tralian Shepherd mix, is a boy who is happy to sit at your feet, walk by your side, and enjoy a car ride with you. He’s great with kids and dogs, and is neutered thanks to Blue Mountain Veterinarian Clinic, who donated his surgery.

A wonderful boy who’s microchipped, he’ll be your constant companion if you let him.

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JENNY FROM THE BLOCKED I appreciate that you tell it like it is instead of telling people what they want to hear. I heard you on the radio saying that an online dating site isn’t a very good venue for women over 40 who aren’t very physically attractive. Honestly, on a scale of 1 to 10, I’m probably a 5. My marriage ended last year, and I’m ready to start dating again.

Should I bother with online at all?

—Realistic Like the 24-year-old part-time model you’re competing with on the online dating site, you are female and have owned swimsuits. In fact, you’d wear that same tiny little gold bikini she’s got on in her profile pic—if it were socially acceptable to go out on the town in a little gold sleep mask.

Online dating is like going to a very snobby bar where everybody has the attention span of a firefly. People do find love and even marriage online, but those most likely to get lucky are hot 22-year-old women just looking to get lucky. Hot 40something women will get dates, but because guys tend to go for younger women, many of those messaging them are one foot out of the nursing home (if they aren’t using the computer in the nursing home’s activity room to troll for younger meat).

The problem for anyone online dating is that the format—endless choice—is overwhelming to our quaint little human brains, according to research by social psychologist Dr. Sheena Iyengar. Although we think having loads of options is ideal, when presented with more than a handful, we often choose poorly and are bummed out afterward, or we find ourselves unable to choose at all. So, like a rat pushing a lever for more cocaine, even a man who sincerely wants a relationship and who’s just gotten home from a promising date often can’t help but make a beeline for the computer. (There’s always another one...thousand where that last one came from. No need to stop and smell the 45-year-old roses.)

Especially for women who are over 40 and physically underfabulous, a more fruitful and less confidence-eating option than a dating site is a group meetup site like meetup.com or grubwithus.com, where you sign up for group dinners and other activities with people who share your interests. Some groups have hundreds or thousands of members, and the criterion for joining is whether you, say, like to combine tennis and Bible study, not whether you

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Also, online, the risk of humiliation is low for a guy who’s a 5 messaging a woman who’s a 9.6 (on the off chance she’s bored with rich guys with movie-star looks). In person, it becomes clear that he can either go home alone for the rest of his life or go for the more evenly matched.

That’s when he starts talking to the nice 5 lady on his right—giving you a chance to sparkle in a way you can’t online. But, all the better if you sparkle inside and out.

(Get “Staging Your Comeback,” by Christopher Hopkins.) A little money smeared around in the hair, wardrobe and makeup departments can be a powerful thing.

Without it, as you see in shots of famous actresses caught sans makeup and groovywear, even some pretty stunning women can end up looking like they’ve taken a break from picking their pimples in the doublewide to duck into the holler and shoot a squirrel for dinner.

SPAWN JUAN I’m a woman whose online dating profile states: :If you have or want kids, we are NOT compatible. Move on. Non-negotiable! I don’t care if you think your kids are different. They’re not.” Yet, somehow, men with kids read this and still ping me! Are they stupidly optimistic? Horrifically lacking in reading comprehension?

—Nobody’s Stepmom Maybe they’re hoping it’ll be like getting a 6-year-old to eat his green beans: They’ll just pour some ranch dressing on the kid and you’ll suddenly find him appealing.

Your irritation is understandable. What about “No kids/non-negotiable!” says, “Octodad, I’ve been waiting all my life for you”?

The answer is, you’re hot. I’m guessing you are, anyway. In the face of female hotitude, men have an incredible capacity to rationalize: “Shouldn’t have to miss out on a babe just because I got some girl pregnant in high school!” or “You’ll change your mind when you see what a sexy beast I am.”

Consider the annoyance an attractiveness tax, and try to focus on the joys of unparenthood, like how you can spend the estimated $200K you’re saving (by not having kids) on white carpet, sharp-edged furniture, and homeschooling your cat.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com).

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Can you manage to be both highly alert and deeply relaxed?

Could you be wildly curious and yet also serenely reflective? Can you imagine yourself being extra hungry to crack life’s secrets but also at peace with your destiny exactly the way it is? If you can honestly answer yes to those questions, you’ll get a lot of help in the coming week. The universe may even seem to be conspiring to educate you and heal you. You will receive a steady flow of clues about how to get closer to living your dreams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the coming week, you would be wise to deal with your vulnerability, your fallibility, and your own personal share of the world’s darkness. If you refuse to do that, either out of laziness or fear, I’m worried that you will reinforce a status quo that needs to be overthrown. You may end up rationalizing your mistakes, clinging to false pride, and running away from challenges that could make you smarter and stronger. Don’t do that, Taurus! Be brave. Be willing to see what’s difficult to see. There will be big rewards if you choose to explore the weaker and less mature parts of your personality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the 1968 Olympics, Bob Beamon broke the world record for the long jump. His leap was so far beyond the previous mark that the optical device designed to calculate it didn’t work. Officials had to resort to an old-fashioned measuring tape. After that, the word “Beamonesque” came to signify a feat that vastly outstripped all previous efforts. According to my analysis, you Geminis will have an excellent chance to be Beamonesque in 2013. I expect that you will at least surpass your own peak levels of accomplishment. If you have not yet launched your ascent, get started now.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): The fire ants that invaded the southern U.S. back in the 1930s are an annoyance. They swarm and bite and sting. The venom they inject makes their victims feel like they’ve been burned. Two communities have decided to make the best of the situation.

Auburn, Georgia and Marshall, Texas both stage annual Fire Ant Festivals, with events like the Fire Ant Call, the Fire Ant Round-Up, and the Fire Ant Chili Cook-Off. (To win the latter, your dish must contain at least one fire ant.) Maybe their example could inspire you, Cancerian. Is there any pest you could develop a more playful and festive relationship with? Could you possibly turn into the equivalent of a Fire Ant Whisperer?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): While reading William Kittredge’s book The Nature of Generosity, I learned about the oldest known sentence written in ancient Greek. It was inscribed on a wine jug that dates back to 740 B.C. Translated into English, it says, “Who now of all dancers sports most playfully?” Another possible translation is “Which of these dancers plays most delicately?” I’d love to make something like that be your mantra in the coming week, Leo. The time is right for you to do more dancing and playing and sporting than usual—and to seek out companions who’d like to help you achieve record-breaking levels of those recreational activities.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays a man who gets trapped in a time loop. Over and over again, he experiences the same 24 hours. When he wakes up each morning, it’s still February 2. At first it drives him crazy, pushing him to the verge of suicide. But eventually he decides to use his time wisely. He becomes a skilled pianist and a fluent French-speaker. He does good deeds and saves people’s lives. He even learns what he needs to do to win the heart of the woman he desires. This transformation turns out to be the key to gaining his freedom. Near the end of the film, he escapes to February 3. A comparable opportunity is looming for you, Virgo. You have a chance to break a spell you’ve been under or slip away from a rut you’ve been in. Generosity may play a major role.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Events in the immediate future may have resemblances to reading a boring book that’s packed with highly useful information. You might feel that there’s a disjunction between the critical clues you need to gather and the ho-hum style in which they are offered.

It’s OK to be a bit disgruntled by this problem as long as you promise to remain alert for the partially disguised goodies. Don’t fall asleep in the middle of the unspectacular lesson.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Instinct tells us that sharks are more deadly than delicious fatty foods,” writes Jason Daley in Discover magazine. But “instinct is wrong,” he adds. In fact, eating food that tastes good but is actually bad for us is a far greater threat than shark bites. That’s just one example of how our uneducated urges can sometimes lead us astray. I invite you to keep this possibility in mind during the coming week, Scorpio. It’s by no means certain that you will be misled by your natural inclinations, but it is crucial that you monitor them with acute discernment.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): For the last six decades of his life, Pablo Picasso created art that was adventurous and experimental. He didn’t invent abstract painting, but he was instrumental in popularizing it. And yet in his early years he was a master of realism, and had an impressive ability to capture the nuances of human anatomy. Commenting on Picasso’s evolution, travel writer Rick Steves says that when he was young, “he learned the rules he would later so skillfully break.” I suspect you’re in a phase of your own development when you could profit from doing the same thing. So I ask you, Sagittarius: What are the rules that are so ripe for you to bend and twist as you graduate to a more mature level of self-expression?

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Through some cosmic intervention, a sad or bad or mad story will get tweaked prior to the final turn of the plot. Just as you’re getting ready to nurse your regrets, an X-factor or wild card will appear, transforming the meaning of a series of puzzling events. This may not generate a perfectly happy ending, but it will at least result in an interesting and redemptive climax. What is the precise nature of that X-factor or wild card? Perhaps a big secret will be revealed or some missing evidence will arrive or a mental block will crumble. And it’s likely that you will have an epiphany abut how valuable your problem has actually been.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be honest. Have you had any of the following symptoms? 1.

Lack of interest in trivial matters and a yearning for big, holy mysteries. 2. Unfamiliar but interesting impulses rising up in you and demanding consideration. 3. Fresh insights into people and situations you’ve known a long time. 4. An altered sense of the flow of time. 5. Out-of-the-blue recall of longforgotten memories. If you haven’t experienced any of the above, Aquarius, I must be totally off in my analysis and this horoscope isn’t for you. But if you’ve had even two of these symptoms, you are on schedule to get what those of us in the consciousness industry call a “religious experience.”

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You just might be able to teach a statue to talk this week—or at least coax a useful message out of a stone-like person. You could also probably extract a delicious clue from out of the darkness or wrangle a tricky blessing from an adversary or find a small treasure hidden in a big mess. In short, Pisces, you now have a knack for accessing beauty and truth in unexpected sources. You can see what everyone else is blind to and love what everyone else has given up on. You’re practically a superhero. Use your powers wisely, my friend. Be benevolently unpredictable.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 9, 2013, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for the following: City of Missoula Project MPR 13-001 Tree Pruning & Removal The project consists of tree pruning and removals various public rights of way locations throughout the City of Missoula, Montana. Society of Consulting Arborist’s Registered Consulting Arborists and/or International Society of Arboriculture’s Certified Arborists are qualified to bid on this contract.

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ment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 9, 2013. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. In the case of documents, recordings or verbal presentations, alternative accessible formats will be provided. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (406)552-6080.

Bid announcements and bid results are posted on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MODIFICATION OF MISSOULA URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT II PLAN TO APPROVE A PROJECT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Missoula, Montana (the “City”), will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, regarding the modification of the City’s Urban Renewal District II Plan (the “Urban Renewal Plan”) to approve a project as an urban renewal project. The project includes the design, engineering and construction of the railroad trestle that intersects the City’s Urban Renewal District II at the Mill Site Property (the “Project”). It is proposed that the City issue and sell up to $1,200,000 of tax increment bonds (the “Bonds”) payable from the increment derived from the Urban Renewal District II in order to fund the Project, including amounts to establish necessary reserves and to pay costs of the sale and issuance of the Bonds. Any interested persons may appear and will be heard or may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to such hearing. Dated: December 3, 2012. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, until 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, and will then be opened and publicly read in the Mayor’s Conference Room for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for construction of the following: City of Missoula Project MPR 13-002 Stump Grinding and Clean Up The project consists of tree stump grinding, clean up and topsoil back fill at various public rights of way locations throughout the City of Missoula, Montana Qualified bidders shall submit sealed bids as prescribed in the Project Bid request addressed to the City Clerk, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside “Proposal for City of Missoula Project MPR13-002 Stump Grinding” The project is divided into 8 separate work orders. A bidder may bid on all, one or multiple work orders. Bids will be awarded in priority order to the low qualified bidder for each identified tree pruning and removal work order listed, until all available funds are obligated. The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number, if applicable. Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in

JONESIN’ C r o s s w o r d s the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of the City of Missoula against liability. A complete set of the Contract Documents will be furnished to the Contractors from the Urban Forestry Office, 100 Hickory Street, Missoula, Montana. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or because of their association with a person or group of people so identified except where these criteria are reasonable bona fide occupational qualifications. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and, if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the City’s requirements. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening at 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8 2013. The City of Missoula provides accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in any service, program, or activity of the City. In the case of documents, recordings or verbal presentations, alternative accessible formats will be provided. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (406)5526080. Bid announcements and bid results are posted on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF CASS, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA Civil No.: 09-2012-DM01362 SUMMONS Debra C. Miller, Plaintiff, vs. Christopher A. Miller, Defendant. THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, where is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an answer or other proper response within twenty-one (21) days after the service of the Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Rule 8.4 of the North Dakota Rules of Court, upon service of the Summons, you and your spouse are bound by the restraints following: 1.

Neither spouse shall dispose of, sell, encumber, or otherwise dissipate any of the parties’ assets, except: a.

For the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets; or b. For retaining counsel to carry on or to contest the proceeding; If a spouse disposes of, sells, encumbers, or otherwise dissipates assets during the interim period, that spouse shall provide to the other spouse an ac-

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counting within thirty (30) days. 2.

Neither spouse shall harass the other spouse. 3. All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. 4. Neither spouse shall remove their minor children from North Dakota without the written consent of the other spouse or order of the Court except for temporary periods. IF EITHER SPOUSE VIOLATES ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, THAT SPOUSE MAY BE IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. Dated this 20th day of September, 2012. By: /s/ Vanessa R. Henderson ND License No.: 06536 HENDERSON LAW, PLLC 808 3rd Avenue South, Ste. 203 Fargo, ND 58103 Telephone: (701) 478-8664 Facsimile: (701) 478-8665 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MISSOULA COUNTY INVITATION TO BID RECEIPT OF BIDS: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Missoula County Public Works Department, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59808, until 10:00 A.M. local time, on December 20, 2012 for the RSID 901 Lolo Telemetry/SCADA System Upgrade Project. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes upgrading existing Master Telemetry Control Panel; Lift Stations #1/#2/#3 Telemetry Control Panels; Well #1/#2/#3 Telemetry Control Panels; Upper/Lower Reservoir/Booster Telemetry Control Panels; including all internal wiring, ancillary components, programming, testing, commissioning, and training. Additional work includes new Master SCADA computer workstations and appurtenances; Master SCADA software, including installation, configuration, programming, startup, commissioning and training. Contractor shall be responsible for gen-

CLARK FORK STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit(s): 50, 94, 148, 203, 216, 230. Units can contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds, other misc household goods, vehicles & trailers.

These units may be viewed starting 12/17/ 2012 by appt only by calling 541-7919. Written sealed bids may be submitted to storage offices at 3505 Clark Fork Way, Missoula, MT 59808 prior to 12/20/ 2012 at 4:00 P.M. Buyer's bid will be for entire contents of each unit offered in the sale. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for payment. Units are reserved subject to redemption by owner prior to sale. All Sales final.

eral electrical work, including field installation, conduit, wiring, grounding, startup, commissioning, and training; and installation of telemetry antennas and accessories.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work must be substantially completed within forty-five (45) calendar days for all bid items after the commencement date of the project is agreed upon by Missoula County and the said Contractor. However, if a project date is not able to be agreed upon, the Owner shall make the final decision once the Owner issues the Agreement. Contract time will be extended in accordance with the contract documents. SPECIFICATIONS AND BID PROCEDURE: The Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of Public Works, 6089 Training Drive, Missoula, MT. BID SECURITY: Proposals must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bank money order drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana, or by any banking corporation incorporated in the State of Montana, or by a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal form. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful bidder in the amount of one hundred per-

EAGLE SELF STORAGE will auction to the highest bidder abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: 236, 280, 439, 506, 510 and 534. Units contain furniture, cloths, chairs, toys, kitchen supplies, tools, sports equipment, books, beds & other misc. household goods. These units may be viewed starting Wednesday, December 26, 2012. 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 27, 2012, 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 are final.

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40 Lot dwellers 42 "U just got pwned" 43 "___ a Letter to My Love" (1980 movie) 44 Used delaying tactics 47 Trite answer to "What's up?" (with "the") 48 Bog fuel 49 To catch a thief 51 "Mary Poppins" song refrain 58 Grim Reaper's collection 59 The world of Bond 60 Chicken, in a taqueria 61 "The Secret of ___ Inish" 62 Earth Day subj.

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11 Be pouty 12 Swinger's stand 15 Return to keep kids safe 18 Documented 21 URL punctuation 24 Breads for hummus 25 Influence 26 Dwarf planet that Neil deGrasse Tyson helped demote 28 All riled up 29 Alpine region of Austria 30 Students take them 31 "Hogan's Heroes" colonel 32 Like soy sauce 34 They combat fatigue 41 Looks good on first inspection 43 It shares a 45-mile border with Canada 45 Female army enlistee, once 46 City in a Pauly Shore movie title 50 "The Devil and Daniel Webster" author 51 Not dorky 52 Dance with a story 53 "Time ___ the essence" 54 Org. that gives out ratings 55 "The Amazing ___" 56 They may get inflated 57 British pie contents 58 Number on a Banana Boat bottle

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PUBLIC NOTICES cent (100%) of the aggregate of the proposal for the faithful performance of the contract, and protection of Missoula County against liability.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 399-211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-406-444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. (“Bid Only” registration is available for out-of-state contractors.) All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by law. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Successful contractors and vendors are required to comply with Missoula County’s Business Licensing requirements. Proposals must be sealed and marked “RSID 901 Lolo Telemetry/SCADA System Upgrade Project”, “Opening” December 20th, 2012 at 10:00 AM and marked “Sealed Bid” with the Contractor’s name, address, current state license number, and, Montana Contractors Registration Number and be addressed to: Missoula County Public Works 6089 Training Drive Missoula, MT 59808 No facsimile bids will be accepted. Date: November 30th, 2012 Owner: Missoula County By: /s/ Amy Rose Missoula County Public Works

MISSOULA COUNTY Notice is hereby given: that on the 3rd day of December an application for recount of the General Election for The State Superintendent of Public Instruction was filed with Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court, Flathead County by Candidate Sandy Welch. On Tuesday December 11th a recount of said contest was ordered by District Judge Stewart Stadler. Missoula has scheduled the recount will begin at 8:30 A.M. Monday December 17th at the Missoula County Fairgrounds in Building 15 and continue until recount is completed. Dated this 11th day of December 2012, at Missoula County Missoula County Election Administrator Vickie Zeier MISSOULA COUNTY Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architecture Services Missoula County, on behalf of Youth Homes, Inc., has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $450,000 by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) for site and architectural design and new construction of a 10 bedroom home for low and moderate income youth age 16-17. The facility will replace the existing facility (Tom Roy Youth Guidance Home) and be located at 2824 West Central Avenue in Missoula, Montana on the site owned by Youth Homes, Inc. Construction is expected to commence in the spring of 2013. Contingent upon this award, Missoula County is requesting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist Youth Homes, Inc. in designing and supervising the construction of this project in compliance with all applicable require-

ments under the Montana CDBG Program. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected respondent. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Jean Harte, Grants Administrator, Office of Planning and Grants, office location: 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana 59802, telephone: (406) 258-3712.

All responses to the detailed RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority businesses are encouraged to apply. Missoula County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or the respondent’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. In order for Missoula County to make such accommodations, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation by contacting the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants, (406) 258-3712. Persons using a relay device may contact the Montana Relay Service, 711.

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-12-208 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSEL D. SHAFFER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice

or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to VIRGINIA L. SHAFFER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Reely Law Firm, P.C., 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 3rd day of December, 2012 /s/ Virginia L. Shaffer, Personal Representative. REELY LAW FIRM P.C. 3819 Stephens Avenue, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for the Personal Representative. By: /s/ Shane N. Reely Esq. MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Probate No. DP-12-173 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF DONALD E. CAREY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.

All persons having claim against the decedent 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 by certified mail with return receipt requested to Steven Carey, Personal Representative, at c/o O’BRIEN LAW OFFICE, P.C., P.O. Box 7936, Missoula, MT 59807, or filed with the clerk of the above-entitled court. DATED this 4th day of November, 2012. /s/ Steven Carey Personal Representative for the Estate of Donald E. Carey PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ATTORNEY: O’BRIEN LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: /s/ James P. O’Brien MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DP-12-207 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGRIT SYROID, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said 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 Amanda Wagner, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o

GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, 4110 Weeping Willow Drive, Missoula, Montana 59803, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court. GIBSON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, /s/ Nancy P. Gibson, Attorney for Personal Representative. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 30th day of November , 2012, in Missoula, Montana. /s/ Amanda Wagner, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-12-1261 Dept. No. 3 John W. Larson Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Mathew Crum. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Mathew James Crum to Mathew James Jackson. The hearing will be on 12/20/2012 at 9:00 a.m.

The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. DATED: November 21, 2012. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Nicole Borchers, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-12-1364 Dept. No. 3 John W. Larson NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) In the Matter of the Name Change of BRIDGET FREYA LAPOINTE HERNANDEZ, Petitioner. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petitioner named above has asked the District Court for a change of name from Bridget Freya LaPointe Hernandez to Bridget Freya LaPointe Vetter. A hearing on the petition will be held on the 3rd day of January, 2013 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Montana. DATED this 26th day of November, 2012. /s/ Shirley Faust, Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Jeremy Scott, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Department No. 4 Karen S. Townsend Cause No. DP-12-201 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELENE JOYCE LaCASSE, Decedent. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as Co-Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate 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 Allen J. LaCasse and Rosemary L. Howard at St. Peter Law Offices, P.C., 2820 Radio Way, PO Box 17255, Missoula, MT 59808 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of November, 2012. /s/ Allen J. LaCasse, Personal Representative /s/ Rosemary L. Howard, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-12-202 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. FRALEY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Ardella M. Fraley, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane PC, PO Box 4747, Missoula, MT 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 20th day of November, 2012. /s/ Ardella M. Fraley, Personal Representative WORDEN THANE, P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative /s/ Patrick Dougherty MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-12-194. Honorable Judge Deschamps, Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF NORMAN FRANCIS WADE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be

mailed to Michael T. Henry, the Personal Representative, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 16th day of November, 2012. /s/ Michael T. Henry, Personal Representative. SKJELSET & GEER, P.L.L.P. /s/ Suzanne Geer, Attorney for the Estate MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 2 Cause No. DP-12-213. Honorable Robert L. Deschamps, III Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF GARY N. YOUNG, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased 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 William R. Young, the Personal Representative, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 10th day of December, 2012. /s/ William R. Young, Personal Representative. SKJELSET & GEER, P.L.L.P. /s/ Douglas G. Skjelset, Attorney for the Estate MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 3 Cause No. DP-12-200 Honorable John W. Larson, Presiding. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE G. OLSON a/k/a KAY OLSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased 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 Judith Stenberg and Karla Nichwander, the Co-Personal Representatives, Return Receipt Requested, c/o Skjelset & Geer, PLLP, PO Box 4102, Missoula, Montana 59806 or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of November, 2012. /s/ Judith Stenberg, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Karla Nichwander, Co-Personal Representative SKJELSET & GEER, P.L.L.P. /s/ Douglas G. Skjelset, Attorney for the Estate NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated June 21, 2006 and modified April 9, 2009 Grantors: George V. Campbell and Nola L. Campbell 210 West Artemos Drive Missoula, Montana 59803 Original Trustee: Insured Titles, LLC P.O. Box 4706 Missoula, Montana 59806 Beneficiary: First Security Bank of Missoula, Division of Glacier Bank P.O. Box 4506 Missoula, Montana 59806 Successor Trustee: Christopher B. Swartley Attorney at Law Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807-8957 Date and Place of Recordation: June 27, 2006 in Book 777, Page 1037, Micro Records of Missoula County, Montana; Modification of Deed of Trust recorded April 14, 2009 in Book 837, Page 371, Records of Missoula County, Montana The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at the hour of 10:10 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 parcel of land located in and being all of Lot 11, Block E of Farviews Homesites, a platted subdivision in the City of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. LESS AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described parcel of land: Beginning at the Westerly corner common to Lots 10, 11 and the right-of-way line of Artemos Drive, a found iron pin in concrete; thence North 50°48’06” East, along the line common to Lots 10 and 11 a distance of 171.81 feet to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 11; thence South 16°55’ East, along the line common to Lots 11 and 29 a distance of 28.36 feet; thence South 60°03’33” West, 163.18 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements of record. Together with improvements and appurtenances. Recording reference is in Book 219 at Page 2218, Micro Records.

[C6] Missoula Independent • December 13 – December 20, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICES The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantors, and all of their successors and assigns, to pay upon maturity on September 25, 2012 the principal amount of One Hundred Ninety-nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-seven and 23/100ths Dollars ($199,537.23); plus accrued interest through September 27, 2012 in the amount of Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-eight and 43/100ths Dollars ($7,178.43); together with late charges in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is One Hundred Ninety-nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-seven and 23/100ths Dollars ($199,537.23), plus interest thereon at the rate of 6.65% from and after the 13th day of March 2012 to September 26 2012 in the amount of Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-eight and 43/100ths Dollars ($7,178.43), plus late charge of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate of Thirty-six and 25/100ths Dollars ($36.25), plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law. DATED this 9th, day of November, 2012. /s/ Christopher B. Swartley Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807-8957 STATE OF MONTANA):ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 9th day of November, 2012, by Christopher B. Swartley, Trustee. /s/ Roxie Hausauer Notary Public for the State of Montana. (NOTARIAL SEAL) Residing at: Lolo, Montana My commission expires: January 6, 2013 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Deed of Trust: Dated October 25, 2010 Grantors: Todd D. Goodrich and Tina L. Goodrich 7 Emerald Drive Missoula, Montana 59808 Original Trustee: Insured Titles, LLC P.O. Box 4706 Missoula, Montana 59806 Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Security Bank of Missoula P.O. Box 2026 Flint, Michigan 48501-2026 Successor Beneficiary: First Security Bank of Missoula, Division of Glacier Bank 1704 Dearborn Avenue Missoula, Montana 59801 Successor Trustee: Christopher B. Swartley Attorney at Law Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Missoula, Montana 59807-8957 Date and Place of Recordation: Original recorded October 29, 2010 in Book 868 at Page 426 and rerecorded August 30, 2012 in Book 899 at Page 901, records of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana The undersigned hereby gives notice that on the 2nd day of April, 2013, 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 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 its successors and assigns, without warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to title or possession, in the following described real property: Lot 9 of Emerald Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Subject to easements of record. Together with improvements and appurtenances. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are the failure of the above-named Grantor, and all of its successors and assigns, to pay when due the monthly payments provided for in the Deed of Trust in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Five Dollars ($1,505.00) for the months of March, 2012 through October, 2012; together with late charges in the amount of One Thousand Ninety-two and 24/100ths Dollars ($1,092.24); together with overdrawn escrow account for payment of real estate taxes in the amount of Two Hundred Ninety-two and 48/100ths Dollars ($292.48); and other/recording fees in the amount of Forty-seven Dollars ($47.00).

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is One Hundred Eighty-eight Thousand Seven Hundred One and 60/100ths Dollars ($188,701.60), plus interest thereon at the rate of 6.5% from and after the 31st day of January, 2012 to October 10, 2012, in the amount of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirtynine and 81/100ths Dollars ($8,439.81), plus per diem interest thereafter at the rate of Thirty-two and 70/100ths Dollars ($32.70), plus all costs, expenses, attorney’s and trustee’s fees as provided by law.

DATED this 1st day of November, 2012. /s/ Christopher B. Swartley Christopher B. Swartley, Successor Trustee Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC P.O. Box 8957 Mis-

soula, Montana 59807-8957 STATE OF MONTANA ):ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 1st day of November, 2012, by Christopher B. Swartley, Trustee. /s/ Roxie Hausauer Notary Public for the State of Montana. (NOTARIAL SEAL) Residing at: Lolo, Montana My commission expires: January 6, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 14, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A tract of land located in and being a portion of Sections 29, 32 and 33, Township 13 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract 9 of Certificate of Survey No. 366. Less Portion A of Certificate of Survey No. 2141 Daniel Lovato and Angela Lovato, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Gregory G Schultz, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated January 20, 2006 and recorded January 24, 2006 in Book 767, Page 1586, as Document No. 200601756. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,225.28, beginning May 1, 2012, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 10, 2012 is $181,488.90 principal, interest at the rate of 6.25% now totaling $4,060.69, late charges in the amount of $183.78, escrow advances of $149.51, and other fees and expenses advanced of $70.25, plus accruing interest at the rate of $31.08 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.

The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default.

The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: October 2, 2012 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 2nd day of October, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person

whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 2/18/2014 GMAC vs. Lovato 41207.915 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 4, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: A tract of land located in the S1/2 of Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana, being more particularly described as Tract 9K of Certificate of Survey No. 1923 Mary B. Pielaet, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust Dated February 20, 2002 and Recorded February 25, 2002 in Book 677, Page 1150 under Document No 200205206. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $636.66, beginning November 1, 2010, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of October 12, 2012 is $83,734.54 principal, interest at the rate of 7.125% now totaling $12,128.22, late charges in the amount of $336.31, escrow advances of $6,028.04, and other fees and expenses advanced of $147.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $16.35 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.

The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default.

The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 26, 2012 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 26th day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Dalia Martinez Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho

Commission expires: Chase/Pielaet 41916.145

2/18/2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 4, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 31 in Block 2 of El Mar Estates Phase IV, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana according to the official recorded plat thereof. Diane Keegan and Kirk Keegan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Community Bank-Missoula, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed dated on December 15, 2005 and recorded on December 15, 2005 on page 1550 in Book 765 as Document No. 200533148.. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,258.91, beginning January 1, 2012, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of October 18, 2012 is $165,470.55 principal, interest at the rate of 2.0% now totaling $2,911.94, late charges in the amount of $1,134.64, escrow advances of $1,960.15, suspense balance of $-74.30 and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,306.66, plus accruing interest at the rate of $9.07 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors.

If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation.

The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 26, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss.

County of Bingham ) On this 26th day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Cassidy M Wilcox Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 7/16/2013 Citimortgage Vs. Keegan 42011.772 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 8, 2013, at 11:00 o’-

clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in MISSOULA County, Montana: LOT 22 IN BLOCK 8 OF WAPIKIYA ADDITION NO. 3, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF James Robert Soden and Christine Elisa Kennedy-Soden, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on August 6, 2007 and recorded on August 10, 2007 as Document No. 200720801 Bk-803, Pg-666. The beneficial interest is currently held by EverBank. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of MISSOULA County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $886.94, beginning May 1, 2012, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 24, 2012 is $166,953.78 principal, interest at the rate of 6.37500% now totaling $4,218.44, late charges in the amount of $ 177.40, escrow advances of $212.55, and other fees and expenses advanced of $88.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.16 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made

by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: October 1, 2012 /s/ Dalia Matinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 1st day of October, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, ID Commission expires: 5-26-2015 EverHome Vs. Soden 41470.284 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S

SALE on January 25, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Certificate of Survey No. 298, located in Lot 6 of Primrose Acres, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof David Peterson, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated January 5, 2005 and recorded January 11, 2005 in Book 746, Page 452 under Document no. 200500739. The beneficial interest is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana.

The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,717.46, beginning December 1, 2011, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of September 28, 2012 is $194,555.29 principal, interest at the rate of 5.625% now totaling $9,929.34, late charges in the amount of $674.60, escrow advances of $2,468.81, suspense balance of $-947.09 and other fees and expenses advanced of $360.50, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.98 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.

The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 19, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 20th day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 5/26/2015 Citimortgage V. Peterson 42011.750 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on January 25, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana

located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: Lot 2 of SHIRLEY ADDITION, a platted Subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Book 27 of Plats as Page 6 Debbie L Wilcox and Robert E Wilcox, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Western Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Community Bank-Missoula, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated June 26, 2006 and recorded June 30, 2006 in Bk-778, Pg-21, under Document No. 200615961. The beneficial interest is currently held by Nationstar Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $1,156.18, beginning April 1, 2011, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of September 14, 2012 is $155,400.00 principal, interest at the rate of 6.87500% now totaling $16,406.10, late charges in the amount of $311.64, escrow advances of $3,181.11, and other fees and expenses advanced of $539.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $29.27 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards.

The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 13, 2012 /s/ Lisa J Tornabene Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 13th day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Shannon Gavin Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 01/19/2018 Nationstar V Wilcox 41706.583 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on January 28, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: ALL THAT PARCEL OF

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PUBLIC NOTICES LAND IN CITY OF CLINTON, MISSOULA COUNTY, STATE OF MONTANA AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 715, PAGE 1349, ID# 1249100, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 16 OF LEISCHNER TRACTS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM KELLY S. DUNHAM AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 715, PAGE 1349 DATED 05/29/2003 AND RECORDED 08/26/2003, MISSOULA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF MONTANA Marc B. Dunham, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Home Connects, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated April 19, 2007 and recorded May 9, 2007 under Document# 200711279, Book 796, Page 1321. The beneficial interest is currently held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $759.87, beginning June 1, 2012, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of September 5, 2012 is $120,572.95 principal, interest at the rate of 5.62500% now totaling $2,335.09, late charges in the amount of $236.83, escrow advances of $302.28, and other fees and expenses advanced of $52.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $18.58 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the

sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 25, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho)) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 25 day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public

Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 5/26/2012 GMAC Vs. Dunham 41965.497 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale Number: 12-01776-5 Loan Number: 0999941859 APN: 3722503 TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on March 13, 2013 at the hour of 11:00 AM, recognized local time, on the front steps to the County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula the following described real property in Missoula County, Montana, towit: LOT 2 OF OLD WATER WHEEL ESTATES, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF More commonly known as: 2345 BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD, MISSOULA, MT DEBRA S. TUDAHL, as the original grantor(s), conveyed said real property to INSURED TITLES, LLC, as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MONTANA MORTGAGE COMPANY, A MONTANA CORPORATION, as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of December 22, 2004, and recorded on December 28, 2004 in Film No. 745 at Page 1089 under Document No. 200435972, in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). The current beneficiary is: Wells Fargo Bank, NA (the “Beneficiary”). FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated October 12, 2012 and recorded in the records of Missoula County, Montana.

There has been a default in the performance of said Deed of Trust: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of October 19, 2012: Balance due on monthly payments from December 1, 2011 and which payments total: $5,714.45: Late charges: $188.96 Appraisal Fees: $231.00 Legal Fees: $303.00 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $147,065.11 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 4.42500% per annum from November 1, 2011, plus late charges. Interest and late charges continue to accrue. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s fees and

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costs and expenses of sale. The beneficiary has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation and has directed the trustee to commence such sale proceedings. The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in default as described above and has directed the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell the property described above at public sale in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid 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.

The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 DATED: October 29, 2012 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature A4328321 12/13/2012, 12/20/2012, 12/27/2012 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 03/08/2013 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Mis-

soula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which JARED HEGGEN AND JENNIFER HEGGEN, AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to TITLE SERVICES INC as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 08/16/2006 and recorded 08/22/2006, in document No. 200621349 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 781 at Page Number 763 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 45 OF MALONEY RANCH, PHASE VIII, AS A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 6573 LOWER MILLER CREEK ROAD, Missoula, MT 59803. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-J2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-J2.

There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 02/01/2012, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $1,662,837.92 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.875% per annum from 02/01/2012 until paid,

plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 10/29/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0045686 FEI NO. 1006.160835 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 03/08/2013 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which SUSAN C. MATTHEWS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to TITLE SERVICES, INC. as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 06/01/2005 and recorded 06/07/2005, in document

No. 200513653 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 753 at Page Number 1597 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT A-1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 4050. Property Address: 21413 NINE MILE ROAD, HUSON, MT 59846. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-08, MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-08. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 05/01/2012, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $351,127.94 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 3.125% per annum from 05/01/2012 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are

PUBLIC NOTICES paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 10/25/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0081258 FEI NO. 1006.170613 Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 02/26/2013 at the hour of 11:00 AM, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which LARRY L SCHMELEBECK AND ANNA SCHMELEBECK, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 12/02/2004 and recorded 12/08/2004, in document No. 200434087 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 744 at Page Number 906 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE E1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3D OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 6147.

Property Address: 23727 MESSINA DRIVE, Bonner, MT 59823. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J2. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 11/01/2010, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $135,298.22 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.875% per annum from 11/01/2010 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 10/17/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 11-0097242 FEI NO. 1006.143443

Notice of Trustee’s Sale: THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will, on 03/25/2013 at the hour of 11:00 AM sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the following described real property which the Grantor has or had power to convey at the time of execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor, his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including reasonable charge by the trustee at the following place: on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Trust Indenture in which DAVID O LARSON, AND THERESA J LARSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to CHARLES J PETERSON as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary by Trust Indenture Dated 01/11/2007 and recorded 01/18/2007, in document No. 200701444 in Book/Reel/Volume Number 790 at Page Number 982 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder Missoula County, Montana; being more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN BLOCK 80 OF SOUTH MISSOULA, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 900 MARSHALL STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59801-3612. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP. There is a default by the Grantor or other person(s) owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is Grantor’s failure to pay the monthly installment which became due on 12/01/2011, and all subsequent installments together with late charges as set forth in said Note and Deed of Trust, advances, assessments and attorney fees, if any. TOGETHER WITH ANY DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RECURRING OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable said sums being the following: The unpaid principal balance of $195,899.77 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.00% per annum from 12/01/2011 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, escrow advances, attorney fees and costs, and any other sums incurred or advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Trust Indenture. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charges against the proceeds to this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation Dated: 11/14/2012, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee, 2380 Performance Dr. TX2-984-0407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 12-0011452 FEI NO. 1006.153611 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEES SALE on January 25, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First American Title Company of Montana located at 1006 West Sussex, Missoula, MT 59801, the following described real property situated in Missoula County, Montana: LOT 1 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 IN-BLOCK 42 OF KNOWLES ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA. MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Frank Laber and Lisa Laber, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Title Services Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic

SUSTAINAFIEDS Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary,

by Deed of Trust dated on March 21, 2007 and recorded on March 26, 2007 on Book794 and Page-186 as Document No. 200706889. The beneficial interest is currently held by Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2007-AR3 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2007-AR3.

First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Missoula County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments due in the amount of $640.00, beginning September 1, 2011, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of October 12, 2012 is $220,022.72 principal, interest at the rate of 7.00% now totaling $13,785.13, late charges in the amount of $128.72, escrow advances of $3,191.55, and other fees and expenses advanced of $105.00, plus accruing interest at the rate of $42.20 per diem, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the properly and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint mold or other environmental or health hazards.

The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 25, 2012 /s/ Dalia Martinez Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ))ss. County of Bingham ) On this 25th day of September, 2012, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. /s/ Amy Gough Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 5/26/2015 Chase V Laber 41954.058

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805 Ryman: 1 bedroom, NEW CARPET, lower with egress, near downtown, LF, heat paid, cat, $490. 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 549-6106

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HOMES FOR SALE 108 North Davis. 3 bed, 1.5 bath with 2 car garage near Milwaukee Bike Path. Lots of upgrades and a great front porch. $180,000.

Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com 1136 & 1136 1/2 Howell. 3 UNITS. 3 bed house & two 2 bed apartments on corner lot. $380,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com 11689 Stollen Rock Court. 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car garage on 3.15 acres. $329,900. Betsy Milyard, Montana

REAL ESTATE Preferred Properties. 880-4749. montpref@bigsky.net 1265 #B Dakota. To-be-built 3 bed, 2 bath with double garage near McCormick Park. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653. pat@properties2000.com 1480 Cresthaven. 3 bed, 2.5 bath on over one private acre. Open floor plan, dream master bathroom and double garage. $350,000.

Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com 1520 South 6th West. 2 bed, 1.5 bath with wood floors, fenced yard & basement. $185,000. KD Dickinson, Portico Real Estate 3278787. kdrae52@msn.com 1623 Wild Turkey Lane, Stevensville. Over 200 acre private ranch with creek surrounded by conservation easement land. $949,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula. 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoulaproperties. com Fantastic Home With a View!

6305 St. Thomas. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, updated and gorgeous setting with large private lot, double garage, landscaped and ready to move into! KD 240-5227 porticorealestate.com 2 Bdr, 1 Bath single-level Windsor Park home. $170,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 2039 S 10th W. Remarkably cute 2 bedroom home on a large lot very centrally located near Good Food Store, bike trails and schools. Full basement and single garage. KD, Portico Real Estate, 240-5227 www.porticorealestate.com 3 Bdr, 2 Bath Pleasant View home. $205,900. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 322 David Court. 3 bed, 1 bath on 1/4 fenced acre near river trail. 3 car garage & many great upgrades. $210,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula. 2398350. shannon@prudentialmissoulaproperties.com 4 Bdr, 1 Bath South Hills home. $179,900. Prudential Montana.

For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4227 South 7th West. Beautiful sample home to be built. 4 bed, 2.5 bath with covered porch and 2 car garage. Lot available separately for $125,000. MLS #20121798, $325,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com 4412 23rd Avenue. 4 bed, 1 bath with 2 car garage on 9600 sq.ft. lot. Lots of room! $185,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties.

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Beautiful Downtown Triplex Two 2 bedroom units and one 1 bedroom; great rental history; great building on Historic Register with tons of character and in great shape! $359,500. 518 Alder porticorealestate.com 240-5227

5104 Village View Way #3. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath South HIlls condo with garage & patio. $164,000.

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5209 Dutton Court. 5 bed, 3 bath with fantastic kitchen, laundry room and 3 car garage. Near city park. $339,900. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816 annierealtor@gmail.com

5 Bdr, 4 Bath, Wye area area home on 2.5 acres. $389,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

1641 Stoddard To-be-built 6-plex on Northside. $650,500 Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties

53 Brookside. 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage on corner lot with Mount Jumbo views. $289,900. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties.

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521 Daly. 3 bed, 2 bath in U District. Single garage, basement, studio, enclosed front porch. $369,900. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 880-4749. montpref@bigsky.net

1847 West Central. 3 bed, 1.5 bath townhome with 2 car garage.

No HOA fees. MLS #20121385. $158,500. Jake Booher, Prudential Missoula 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com

723 North 5th West. 2 bed, 1.5 bath with maple floors, open kitchen, fenced backyard & lots of light. $179,500. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com

5501 Prospect. 4 bed, 4 bath adjacent to common area in Grant Creek. Sun room, hot tub and many upgrades. $385,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 2398350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

2025 Mullan Road. Mullan Heights Riverfront Condos. Large secure units with affordable HOA dues.

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8 Catrina Lane. 2 bed, 1 bath single level townhome with large fenced yard, patio & garage. $132,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoula.com

6544 McArthur. 3 bed, 2.5 bath with gas fireplace and 2 car garage. $240,000. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net

3100 Washburn #31. 2 bed, 1 bath fully remodeled with all appli-

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833 Defoe. 1 bed, 1 bath Northside bungalow with large front yard. $125,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 8804749. montpref@bigsky.net 955 Clements. 3 bed, 2.5 bath in Target Range with gas fireplace, wood floors, deck and large heated shop. $463,500. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com

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1825 Burlington. Two central Missoula lots with 3 bed, 2 bath mobile. Great investment or first time buy. $89,900. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653. pat@properties2000.com

225 Cumberland, Lolo. 4 bed, 2 bath on cul-de-sac with mountain views. $200,000. Jake Booher, Pru-

The Uptown Flats have two one bed one bath units starting at $149,900. Great downtown living!

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715 & 717 Clements $120,000

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COMMERCIAL

3.2 Acres in the Wye area. Gorgeous mountain and valley views. $65,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

110 Main Street, Stevensville.

Restaurant in heart of Stevensville next to Blacksmith Brewery. $149,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 880-4749. montpref@bigsky.net

4,500 Sq Ft Lot on the Northside.

Zoned for single or multifamily. All utilities available. $59,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

4 Klakken, Noxon. Motel with 9 units, laundromat & 2 rentals on 1/2 acre. $259,000. Robin Rice @ 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net.

Montana Preferred Properties.

5980 Greg’s Way. Commercial building lot in Missoula development park allows for 12,000 sq.ft. building. $212,500. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com Bear Gulch, Garnet Ghost Town. 40 acres bordering BLM land. Great recreational property. $55,000.

Jake Booher, Prudential Montana, 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com Bruin Lane Lots. Near Council Groves & The Ranch Golf Course.

From $85,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana. 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com NHN Twin Creek Road/Bonner.

3.69 acres with creek. Mobiles on permanent foundations allowed. $165,000. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net Rattlesnake Acreage Rattlesnake 1/4 acre lot at the base of Mt. Jumbo with all utilities stubbed to the site and ready to build on: $160,000. portico realestate.com KD 240-5227. porticorealestate.com 240-5227

East Missoula Building Lot with great trees and a sweet ‘hood. $55,000. 240-5227 porticorealestate.com Gorgeous Victorian home zoned for commercial use in a great location $395,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

OUT OF TOWN 15305 Spring Hill Road, Frenchtown. Beautiful cedar 4 bed, 2.5 bath with 3 car garage & deck on acreage bordering Forest Service. $595,000. Robin Rice @ 2406503. riceteam@bigsky.net. Montana Preferred Properties.

170 South 1st Street, Clinton. 2 bedroom, 1 bath with basement & garage on private 2.2 fenced acres.

Close to the river and Forest Service land. $165,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 7288270. glasgow@montana.com

19488 Highway 200 East/ Bonner.

5 bed, 3 bath, basement & 3 car garage on 3 mountain view acres. $399,900. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties. 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net 2110 Petty Creek, Alberton. Gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 with 2 car garage on over 10 acres. $409,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties.

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Big Arm On Flathead Lake.

45765 Meadow Lake Lane. 6 bed, 4 bath with 3 car garage on lakefront acreage. Two additional homes included.

MLS #20120312. $1,200,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 5446114. jbooher@montana.co

2351 Highway 83 West, Seeley Lake. 2 bed, 2 bath with basement & 2 car garage on 2.4 lakefront acres. $583,000. Shannon Hilliard, Prudential Missoula. 239-8350. shannon@prudentialmissoulaproperties.com

PRICE REDUCED! 101 Boardwalk, Stevensville. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Zoned commercial with separate office. $310,000. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties.

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3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville area home on 6+ acres. $339,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

PRICE REDUCED! 102 Boardwalk, Stevensville. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Zoned commercial with 48’x30’ shop. $293,500. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties.

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4 Bdr, 2 Bath Central Missoula home. $240,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 4 Bdr, 3 Bath Stevensville area home on 13 acres. $575,000. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 45822 Meadowlark, Polson. 5 bed, 3 bath Lindal Cedar home on over 3 acres on 250 feet of Flathead Lake frontage. $1,600,000. Jake Booher, Prudential Montana 544-6114. jbooher@montana.com 57005 West Road, Moiese. Certified Organic Farm with artesian

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