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News Letters Comments on transgender assault ..........................................................................4 The Week in Review Local reaction to Newtown shooting................................................6 Briefs Coyote trapper caught in controversy.......................................................................6 Etc. Happy holidays! Now, be safe .......................................................................................7 News Agencies put potential grizzly hunts on public radar ................................................8 News New cremation business faces legal challenge...........................................................9 Opinion Documentary puts the future into focus.............................................................10 Opinion Tragic shootings put gun control in the crosshairs.............................................11 Feature Everyone wants to know Schweitzer’s next move ...............................................14

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Arts Penny Post Card for your thoughts ...........................................................................18 Music Jameson brings 20 musicians plus soul to I Walk...................................................19 Theater It’s a Wonderful Life stays evergreen..................................................................20 Film The Hobbit, as seen through the eyes of a Tolkien nerd ..........................................22 Movie Shorts Independent takes on current films............................................................23 Flash in the Pan Don’t pour scorn on sardines ................................................................24 Happiest Hour Hot Buttered Rum....................................................................................26 8 Days a Week Calling it: Schweitzer hosts a show on MSNBC........................................27 Mountain High Christmas Lights Beer Run ......................................................................37 Agenda Banking on Trust.................................................................................................38

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STREET TALK Asked the evening of Monday, Dec. 17, in front of the Orange Street Food Farm.

by Eric Oravsky

Brian Schweitzer’s second and last term in office ends Jan. 7.

What’s your strongest memory of the governor?

Follow-up: What do you think his next move should be?

Terri Phillips: Definitely pulling out the branding iron to veto all those bills. I didn’t find it very funny—actually, it was quite embarrassing. My friends from the East Coast can’t take him seriously. Beat it, Bobcat: Whatever it is that his heart desires, as long as he doesn’t want to be the president of the University of Montana.

Joe Jindrich: The thing that surprised me the most was that when Sally Mauk interviewed him [in 2006], she never asked him about the cover that the Indy ran about [the governor’s brother, Walter, and his influence in the capitol.] Movin’ on up: I don’t even know what my preference for his future is, but I think he has been positioning himself for a federal position.

Kirsten Marsh: Definitely his dog, Jag. They wrote a book about him and he went everywhere with his dog. Local boy: Probably back to the ranch. I would be shocked if he went for president or something higher up.

Katie Wyckiver: Probably a story about how he got down and showed Dave Barry how to castrate a bull and then gave him a buckle. He said that it was the manliest buckle he owned now. Reverse cowboy: Probably back to his ranch. That is what I would do if I were in his position.

Leave it better Now that election season is over, it’s a vital time for Congress to pass bills that have bipartisan agreement and support. Two bills that ring near and dear to my heart are the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act and the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act. Why these bills? They are clear examples of Montana-made solutions to stimulate job creation in the rural communities that need them the most, while also protecting the outfitting, ranching, hunting and fishing economies, which Montana so deeply depends on. Equally important, FJRA and RMFHA protect the Montana way of life that many of us value so much. These bills have proposals that both parties can agree on.

On the Rocky Mountain Front alone, hunting expenditures totaled $9.6 million in 2011. Jobs in travel, tourism and recreation contributed to nearly 20 percent of the area’s private sector employment. These two bills combined will add over 700,000 new acres of wilderness in the Kootenai, Lewis and Clark, Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Lolo and Flathead National Forests.

In addition to wilderness, the RMFHA designates over 200,000 acres as a conservation management area, protecting vital hunting, fishing and motorized vehicle use, and the FJRA designates areas for restoration work and motorized recreation. We have the unique opportunity to have Montana politicians, both Republican and Democrat, protect Montana’s outdoor heritage through these pieces of legislation. The reason I love Montana more than anywhere else is for the unique opportunity we have to access some of the wildest places in the world. What a legacy it would be to leave my children with more of Montana’s iconic landscapes protected. Let’s preserve wildness in Montana.

Let’s preserve the Montana way of life. Let’s

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“What do you call a ‘gaggle’ of attorneys pretending to ‘negotiate’ water rights while flushing taxpayer money and rights down the river?”

Flood of questions How is it that an attorney knows more about water requirements for irrigation than someone who has irrigated for 10 to 70 years? What do you call a “gaggle” of attorneys pretending to “negotiate” water rights while flushing taxpayer money and rights down the river? I don’t know; that’s why I’m asking. I’m kinda hoping that someone out there in “read-

erland” has a better answer than the ones I keep coming up with when considering a process that is rife with corruption, fraud, lies, coercion and a 10-year waste of time and money.

Nothing, so far, in the current Flathead Indian Reservation Federally Reserved Water Rights Compact, is based on any truths known to man or beast. It is simply an “unjust taking” of property (water rights and property values and potential basin closures) by fraud (unsubstantiated claims of rights, erroneous data and bad research), coercion (constant threats of litigation) and unconstitutional overreach of charter (combining reserved water rights on the reservation with supposed Stevens Treaty rights off the reservation….). It must be nice to have the backing, support and direction of both a state government and the federal government to pull off a charade to deprive (in the onset) 350,000 people of their constitutional right to life and property while seemingly transferring it to a tiny group of 7,500 people who have been led to believe it is theirs and they deserve it. Unconscionable.

Well, maybe not in today’s societal thinking; okay, emotional believing. Fooling some of the people all of the time seems to be working for them.

What happened to “fair and equitable division”? How is taking from 350,000 and giving to 7,500 fair and equitable? Do you see why I am confused, especially when the 350,000 who will ultimately suffer the consequences remain quietly idle, on the sidelines, and clueless to this outrageous stage play? These commissioners aren’t even wearing masks or guns and would have remained nameless if they hadn’t been exposed back in June of this year.

Michael Gale Ronan

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Backtalk from “UM student pleads guilty,” Dec. 13

Questions Wait. He has a penis yet you call him “she”? Seriously? WTF? Posted by “Scott Wilson” on 12/13/2012 at 7:50 p.m.

Answers Clay Pope: The bolo tie. I think he was a great governor. I think he has protected our lands well and represented Montanans. Act II: I hope he will continue to advocate for the protection of our wild places. I don’t think he will disappear from politics.

pass these bills and leave behind a better Montana than we started with.

Christian La Bar Missoula

Transgendered and intersex humans have been around since the dawn of time.

It’s attitudes like Scott Wilson’s that prevent us from seeing and accepting them.

Scott, take a minute to lookup “twospirit,” “intersex” and “transgendered” before you throw that punch on general principles.

Posted by “capbob” on 12/13/2012 at 8:23 a.m.

Hold them accountable I feel dropping the charges was also a bad example by the prosecutor. It would have done the perpetrator good to serve a year in jail and think about why he decided to lay hands on someone for being themselves. This is what policies and legislations need to passed like VAWA ( Violence Against Women Act) so that perpetrators can start being held accountable for their malicious acts against others.

Posted on 12/14/2012 at 2:52 p.m.

Dropped charge It bothers me that the sexual assault charge was dropped because he “wasn’t seeking sexual gratification when touching Green’s genitals.” Why should the measure of whether or not something is sexual assault have anything to do with what kind of gratification an attacker is seeking? Rapists are regularly in it for the power more than purely sexual gratification—but it is sexual assault because they are assaulting someone through sexual acts. Grabbing someone’s genitals is sexual assault. How horrible that he’ll get away with it— that we’ll allow him to get away with it.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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by Eric Oravsky

Wednesday, December 12 Just weeks before his planned retirement, Bob Duringer, the University of Montana’s vice president for finance and administration, dies at his Missoula home. He was 63.

Duringer had been hospitalized earlier in the year for a pulmonary embolism.

Thursday, December 13 The Indy holiday party includes a searing rendition of Asia’s “Heat of the Moment” and a choreographed version of Bjork’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” during a post-bowling outbreak of karaoke. ’Tis the season to be merry.

Friday, December 14 A massacre at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school prompts Missoula County Public Schools to send an email to parents assuring the district has “emergency plans, procedures and drills at all schools.”

Saturday, December 15 Standout point guard Will Cherry makes his season debut after recovering from a foot injury, but the Griz still fall in double overtime to South Dakota State, 68-67, at Dahlberg Arena. Cherry scores just 2 points in 13 minutes.

Sunday, December 16 Garden City Ballet concludes its annual production of The Nutcracker. The six-show run features a cast of more than 125 dancers, including Missoula native Erica Felsch as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Monday, December 17 Gov. Brian Schweitzer announces that he supports placing the former Smurfit-Stone mill site on the national Superfund priority list, a significant step toward cleaning up the contaminated 3,200-acre property.

Tuesday, December 18 Hours after the Helena City Commission bans discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender expression, the Montana Human Rights Network praises the commission, while decrying an amendment that allows denying trans people access to locker rooms and changing rooms.

David Hobbs walks the new “Rezurrection” highline deep in the Bitterroot Mountains on a snowy Sunday, Dec. 16. Hobbs installed the new route after the bolts supporting his last highline in Blodgett Canyon were vandalized.

Trapping

Caught in a controversy In early November, Jamie Olson, a federal Wildlife Services employee in Wyoming, told the Indy he made a “big-ass mistake” in posting several photos of live coyotes caught in leg-hold traps on Facebook and Twitter. Those photos, some of which appeared to show Olson’s dogs tormenting the trapped coyotes, outraged animal-rights groups and triggered an investigation.

Now it’s looking like an even bigger mistake.

The uproar has reached Washington, D.C., with U.S. Reps. John Campbell, R-Calif., and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., asking Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for a broader investigation—“a thorough audit of Wildlife Services, especially its lethal predator control program, by the USDA Office of Inspector General regarding the culture with Wildlife Services.”

While coyotes in Wyoming are classified as a predator and can be legally hunted and trapped year-round without a license, Campbell and DeFazio wrote in a Nov. 30 letter to Vilsack that Olson, who insisted the photos were taken on his personal time, “apparently

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committed acts of animal cruelty” that appear to violate federal directives and state law.

Campbell and DeFazio went on to say that if Olson is found to have committed such cruelty, it would bring “disrepute” to Wildlife Services and the federal government at a time when the agency “labors under heavy criticism for unnecessarily killing wild animals and lacking transparency and accountability.”

The congressmen said they’re “gravely concerned” that the photos “reflect a deep-rooted problem” within the agency.

The investigation of Olson is being conducted by the Administrative, Investigations and Compliance Branch of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. “It’s still considered to be an ongoing review,” Wildlife Services spokesperson Carol Bannerman said on Dec. 14.

As for the larger investigation Campbell and DeFazio are asking for, Banner could only say, “We’ve received the letter and an answer is being prepared and will be sent to the congressmen.”

Meanwhile, more than 45,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org asking Vilsack to fire Olson.

Matthew Frank

Lake County

What’s in Bowen’s boxes?

More than two years ago, Frank Bowen, a warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, began a long investigation into an alleged poaching ring involving law enforcement officers in Lake County. But the agency continues to try to keep Bowen quiet and his findings under wraps.

In June, the Montana Legislature’s Law and Justice Interim Committee was forced to subpoena Bowen to testify about the alleged misconduct among Lake County cops, and FWP’s attorneys strictly limited what Bowen could say, fearing he’d divulge confidential criminal justice information. The agency even refused to release to the interim committee documents exonerating Bowen of wrongdoing after Lake County Attorney Mitch Young demanded an investigation of Bowen himself.

Now, in a federal court case filed early in the year against four Lake County officers, a case that partly hinges on evidence of officers’ alleged poaching, the plaintiffs are trying to finally force FWP to hand over Bowen’s boxes of documents.

On Dec. 7, the plaintiffs—Terry Leonard, Steven

[news] Kendley, Michael Gehl, Ben Woods and Levi Read, all current or former officers in the Lake County Sheriff ’s Department—filed a motion to compel FWP to produce Bowen’s documents. The move came after an FWP attorney argued during a November deposition that the documents contain “privileged criminal justice information� that state law requires remain confidential. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Rich Buley of Missoula, argued in the Dec. 7 motion that “no privilege applies to these documents, and even if some privilege does apply, the merits of disclosure here far outweigh any claimed privilege of privacy.�

Buley tells the Independent the documents are critical “so we can review the information that’s already developed from the proper investigative body of state of Montana regarding what we believe to be the underlying crimes here.� He adds, “I’m pretty confident we’ll get them.�

The plaintiffs claim, in part, that the defendants—Lake County Sheriff Jay Doyle, Undersheriff Dan Yonkin, and officers Mike Sargeant and Dan Duryee—violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, by attempting to prevent the plaintiffs from providing evidence of the “unlawful killing, poaching and interstate transportation of illegally taken game.� A trial is expected to begin in March.

Matthew Frank

Environment

Silver Bow bumps up Silver Bow Creek has been called many names over the years: Copper Creek and Shit Creek, to list a couple. But now, after a lot of time and millions of dollars, the stream, which is a part of the Butte Superfund site, is finally up for a change in status. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is currently working on reclassifying the stream as a normal, life-supporting water body.

If the reclassification goes through, it will serve as a small triumph for all agencies involved in the remediation of the country’s largest Superfund site.

Silver Bow Creek was one of the main culprits behind the widespread contamination in Butte. Before any remediation started, it carried toxic tailings from mining activities to the Clark Fork River. “It was an absolute dead zone, period,� says DEQ remediation project officer Joel Chavez, who has been working on Silver Bow Creek since 1998. “Mine tailings of various blues, greens, yellows. No bugs at all, no fish, no plant life.�

Now, the creek supports various types of trout, including the elusive Montana native Westslope cutthroat. The shores are a natural vegetated green, and birds and wildlife no longer keep their distance. “It means that kids can catch fish in there for the first time in 100 years,� Chavez says. “The public is getting their stream back.�

Silver Bow Creek’s current classification status is “I�, which basically means it has no status. “It’s a classification that they stuck things in when

they didn’t know what they were,� says DEQ Water Quality Standards Fish Specialist Roderick McNeil, who is heading up the reclassification project.

The DEQ is hoping to reclassify Silver Bow to either C-1 status, which means it can support aquatic life and is safe for recreation, or B-1 status, which means it is suitable for drinking water after conventional water treatment.

The significance of the reclassification goes beyond a simple change in title—it brings a level of protection. A water body classified as B-1, for example, is required to be monitored and maintained at a water quality level clean enough to use for drinking water.

McNeil expects to have the paperwork done and open for public review early in the new year. The Clark Fork Coalition is one group planning on advocating for the change. “Silver Bow Creek has endured a lot of abuse,�

Clark Fork Coalition Science Director Chris Brick says. “After everything that has been invested in this stream, why shouldn’t we then make sure it is re-classified in the most protected way possible?�

Kelly Conde

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LGBT

New plan of attack The Montana Supreme Court weighed in on domestic partnership benefits for same-sex couples by kicking a portion of the lawsuit back to a lower court.

In the wake of the decision, the Montana ACLU is planning a new means of attack. “It’s a detour. It’s not a defeat,� says ACLU Legal Director Jon Ellingson.

In 2010, the ACLU filed the lawsuit, Donaldson and Guggenheim v. State of Montana, on behalf of six same-sex partners who allege that Montana legislators unlawfully deny gay people domestic partnership rights, including those of inheritance, equal tax benefits and the power to make financial decisions for their partners.

On appeal from district court, the ACLU, along with cooperating attorney Jim Goetz of Bozeman, requested the Supreme Court grant what’s called a “declaratory judgement,� or a declaration that says denying partnership benefits to same-sex couples violates equal protections.

In a 4-3 decision, the court found the ACLU’s request too sweeping. The majority believes that granting the request would only create uncertainty among state lawmakers. “A broad injunction and declaration not specifically directed at any particular statute would lead to confusion and further litigation,� Chief Justice Mike McGrath wrote.

In a scathing 109-page dissent, Justice James Nelson, who retires at the end of this year, accused his colleagues of punting on the issue and, in doing so, sanctioning discrimination. “The notion that they must ‘specifically identify’ and ‘specifically analyze’ each of the ‘innumerable’ statutes is, in reality, nothing more than a straw-man argument that the Attorney General has invented, and this Court has adopted, to avoid a socially divisive issue,� Nelson wrote.

The court majority said that the plaintiffs may identify specific laws and take the case back to the district court—and that’s what the ACLU plans to do, Ellingson says. “We’ve got some work to do to decide strategically which (statutes) we think best illustrate the injustice of the disparate treatment.�

Jessica Mayrer

ETC. Much like Santa, tragedy doesn’t take time off at Christmas. The past few weeks alone have brought news of brutal stabbings, school shootings, journalists taken hostage in Syria, U.S. soldiers bitten by monkeys in Afghanistan. Our government is ambling ever closer to the so-called “fiscal cliff.� Conspiracy theorists claim the Maya calendar has Dec. 21 penciled in as the end of days.

If anything, bad news seems to be working overtime at the end of 2012. So it’s nice to find a little holiday cheer in our inbox. Last week we received word from AAA that its annual Operation Tipsy Tow would be kicking off in time for all the Christmas gatherings, New Years Eve festivities and ironic Maya Apocalypse parties dominating Missoula’s immediate future.

The service offers holiday revelers a free— and confidential—vehicle tow for up to 10 miles from Dec. 14 to Jan. 1.

AAA’s release quoted a 2011 report from the Montana Highway Patrol revealing that, last year, “nearly 36 percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes were under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both.� And while most folks are responsible enough to designate a sober driver or call a cab, there’s no denying Missoula and Montana have a fairly prominent drunken-driving culture.

Fatal crashes involving intoxicated drivers are actually on the rise in 2012.

Now, thanks to Tipsy Tow, we can have our nog and get the car home too. AAA is offering the free tows in partnership with Red’s Towing, Summit Beverage and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. Just plug 800-AAA-HELP into your cell phone’s contact list.

It’s slightly discouraging that, according to AAA, only 50 people statewide used the service last year. Missoula should be downright embarrassed considering the city reported 66 DUI arrests during the 2011 holiday season. Here’s our reaction in Twitter lingo: #facepalm.

But maybe the number of people using the service will grow this year. We hope so.

Taking a break at the bar from visiting relatives or celebrating ancient apocalyptic predictions at the bottom of a beer glass can make for a merry holiday season, provided the end result isn’t more tragic headlines.

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Advance notice Agencies put potential grizzly hunts on public radar

by Alex Sakariassen

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee last week issued a statement supporting the use of regulated hunting as a management tool for recovered and delisted grizzly bear populations. But in spite of widespread media coverage and a subsequent spike in criticism, officials believe the release of an official position is more a blip than a landmark on the roadmap to grizzly recovery.

its position to the public Dec. 14. Compared to more immediate topics addressed during the committee’s three-day meeting, Servheen believes talk about hunting provisions that are still years away is a “minor issue.” IGBC spokesman and Idaho Fish and Game representative Gregg Losinski says the committee only now decided to discuss hunting because the Yellowstone and NCDE have recently hit certain “trigger

where managers take bears. Prevention is a big part of the program, where we use electric fencing and other things to keep bears out of trouble.”

The IGBC didn’t take the question of possible future hunts on grizzlies lightly.

Losinski says the official position required “a lot of word-smithing.” None of the agencies involved—from the Forest Service to state land management bureaus to various

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Last week, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee said it would support regulated grizzly bear hunting, but only to manage recovered and delisted populations. Committee members say the statement was merely meant to alert the public well in advance of any serious debates.

“We’re not making a decision to hunt,” says Chris Servheen, an advisor to the IGBC and grizzly bear recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Nobody’s planning a hunt. All we did was talk about the fact that hunting is one of the tools in the toolbox.”

Several conservation groups were quick to decry the IGBC’s announcement. A spokesperson from the Buffalo Field Campaign publicly questioned why the discussion was taking place before grizzlies are even delisted. The Greater Yellowstone Coalition posted its opinion online, stating “it is far too early to be talking about the hunting of the Yellowstone grizzly bear” and proposing that a five-year hunting moratorium be considered once the species is delisted.

Conservationists with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and the Natural Resources Defense Council have argued that even the notion of delisting the species in Yellowstone—population roughly 600 grizzlies—or the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem—population roughly 1,000 grizzlies—is premature.

Servheen says he’s only fielded one “nasty-gram” since the committee released

points” on the path to delisting. Those triggers include an ongoing study of the impacts of changing food sources on grizzlies in Yellowstone, as well as a post-delisting conservation strategy proposal for the NCDE due out early next year.

“It’s always been there,” Losinski says of the potential for grizzly hunting. “It’s always been part of the recovery discussion.

But it was always a part that nobody wanted to get into because recovery seemed far enough away, why talk about it?”

The reaction from conservation organizations was a small price to pay for what last week’s discussion accomplished: It put the potential of hunting grizzlies on the public’s radar. The final decision will eventually fall to individual states and not the IGBC, which has no regulatory authority of its own. That means extensive public input on a hot-button issue. Montana, Idaho and Wyoming may still be years away from such debates, but people are now keenly aware that hunting may wind up on the table.

“We wanted to be really transparent about it and say that one of the tools that might be used is hunting,” Servheen says.

“Nuisance management is also out there,

Canadian partners—rushed into anything, Servheen adds. It’s taken 30 years just to get to the point where certain grizzly populations are healthy enough to even broach this subject.

“It shows how careful and guarded our efforts are to be doing the right thing and do it in a very careful fashion,” Servheen says. “If anything, people should be saying, ‘These guys take a long time to get anything done.’”

For Losinski, there’s additional motivation in advancing the discussion of what the IGBC holds to be biologically recovered grizzly populations. States need to start thinking about how to pay for grizzly conservation once the animals are delisted. And federal agencies need to be able to focus their efforts in ecosystems where grizzlies number in only the dozens, if that.

“They need to be able to focus their efforts toward the Cabinet-Yaak, toward the North Cascades, toward the Bitterroot,” Losinski says, referring to three areas with few or no bears. “The Yellowstone and the NCDE? Biologically, they’re there.” asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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Death match New cremation business faces legal challenge

by Jessica Mayrer

On a recent frosty morning, Missoula and the Cremation Society of the Rockies, expensive a family member’s death can mortician Jason Worman waves his hand filed a lawsuit against Worman alleging that be. She told council that when her 22over an array of intricately carved wooden the mortician is violating non-compete year-old daughter died five years ago, she cremation urns that line the shelves inside agreements he signed off on annually—and couldn’t find a funeral home in Missoula was compensated for—while employed by that was willing to work with her family’s his fledgling Fifth Street business. limited financial means.

“Birch, cherry, poplar,” Worman says the company.

“I had to drive all the way to Hamilton Based on that claim, Evans and Vertin proudly, showing off his new stock. He adds that the urns come in single and double, is asking Montana’s Fourth Judicial Court to to find a cremation service that was willing meaning that couples have the option of stop Worman from doing business in Mis- to work with my military son-in-law and soula. “Jason Worman has hung up his defer payment until my daughter’s life staying together in perpetuity. insurance policy Worman takes a through the military deep breath before paid out,” Doherty he comes out with Navarro said. “The his big announceother major cremation ment: He and his and burial service here wife, Barbara, aim to in town wanted alopen a new business, most $4,000 for my Missoula Family Credaughter’s cremation mation Services, this and payment was to week. The mortician be made up front.” pauses and chooses Missoula City his words carefully, Councilman Dick largely because of a Haines joined Doherty pending lawsuit that Navarro in expressing aims to keep him support for Worman’s from doing business business. While recallin Missoula. ing challenges that he The lawsuit is Photo by Chad Harder encountered several only one of several obstacles Worman Despite a series of challenges, Jason and Barbara Worman hope to open years ago after his father died, Haines exhas faced these past Missoula Family Cremation Services this week. plained why. “We four months. The saga started in September, when Worman shingle, contrary to the covenant,” says Eliz- found out that there is a monopoly in this quit his job at Sunset Memorial Funeral abeth O’Halloran, the company’s Missoula town,” he said. “We didn’t have any choice about where we could do it. We didn’t have Home after working as a funeral director attorney.

O’Halloran says that courts have found any choice about how much it was going to there for nearly eight years. By the time he resigned, Worman already had a pretty good that three years from the time employment cost...there needs to be competition.”

In an 11-1 vote, council approved Woridea of how his ideal funeral home would ceases is an acceptable amount of time to operate. He envisioned a streamlined serv- satisfy such non-compete clauses. But Wor- man’s conditional use permit. Jon Wilkins ice, one offering no-frills cremations at an man’s attorney, Thomas Orr, argues in a cast the lone “no” vote.

Now that Worman is sanctioned by the counterclaim filed at the end of October affordable price.

“I heard it time and time and time again that Evans and Vertin is using such agree- city and licensed by the Montana Board of from families that there just needs to be an- ments unlawfully to protect the company’s Funeral Services (another complicated stake in the local funeral home industry. process), the last major hurdle to overother option,” Worman says.

Nationally, Americans are increasingly The end result, Orr says in court docu- come is the litigation.

On behalf of Evans and Vertin, O’Halchoosing cremation over a traditional bur- ments, is “...effectively creating a monopoly loran denies allegations of monopolistic ial, with some surveys showing the trend on the funeral business...”

Worman’s camp isn’t alone in decry- business practices. Ultimately, though, she growing by about 2 percent per year. Worman says that roughly 80 percent of local ing a dearth of cremation and burial op- says those claims belong with the Montana residents opt for the much more affordable tions in Missoula. Lisa Doherty Navarro, Attorney General’s Office, not in a contracservice. A burial with all of the bells and who lives next door to Worman’s pro- tual dispute between an employer and an whistles, including a headstone, embalming posed operation, also expressed frustra- employee. “The monopoly aspect of it is and a funeral home viewing, can run up- tion during a Dec. 10 public hearing not really at play.”

O’Halloran is optimistic the court wards of $10,000. Worman says he can offer before the Missoula City Council to vet the merits—and potential downfalls—of will find for Evans and Vertin, forcing cremation for less than $2,000. granting Worman a permit to do business Worman to take his business elsewhere.

“That includes everything,” he says.

But as of Dec. 17, no hearing has been Worman’s plan, however, isn’t sitting from the Fifth Street location.

Doherty Navarro testified said she scheduled and Worman is moving ahead well with everyone, especially his former employers. In October, Evans and Vertin, was at first “a little taken aback” by Wor- with his plans. “We’d love to open by Frithe company that owns Sunset Memorial man’s proposal to house bodies next door day,” he says. and most of Missoula’s death-related enter- before transporting them to Ronan for jmayrer@missoulanews.com prises, including Garden City Funeral Home cremation, but she knows all too well how

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[opinion]

Tip of the iceberg Documentary puts the future into focus

by Allen Best

Describing something as moving at a “glacial pace” used to be an insult. Not anymore. The documentary film, Chasing Ice, provides clear evidence that these days a glacial pace is one that has violently speeded up.

Taking us into the bowels of glaciers in Greenland, Alaska and Iceland, the movie delivers a compelling argument for an accelerated response to our accumulating, manmade greenhouse gas emissions.

Not many people were in the theater where I saw the movie in Denver recently, but those who were remained in their seats throughout the blizzard of credits. How often does that happen? The film focuses on the work of James Balog, who got a master’s degree in science in the 1970s, but instead took up the more visceral work of outdoor photography in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

He has achieved great success with his photographs of wildlife. Some of his images of endangered species were used for a series of U.S. postal stamps, and later, he undertook a project to document the world’s tallest trees. That’s not something you can do in a studio, nor is it something he did simply by standing at a safe distance. The images he created required both climbing skills, acquired in mountains but adapted to trees, as well as mastery of photographic technology.

I first heard about Balog’s new project in 2009, when he spoke at the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival. A year or so later, I saw him at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, this time with images from Greenland. The photos were disturbing.

Balog says his primary ambition was to make climate change visual and visceral. To do this, he mounted dozens of time-lapse cameras near glaciers to record them as they withered. The sheer logistics of bolting boxes to rocks on the side of mountains overlook-

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ing the rivers of ice looks daunting. As he did this in Alaska and Montana, as well as in Iceland and Greenland, you see and hear the frustration of his early miscalculations. But the evidence piles up in the film, and it validates Balog’s mission.

“Seeing documentation like this can leave you feeling helpless and discouraged about the future.”

This work also became an adventure of high order. Literally. The giant ice cap of Greenland reaches elevations of 10,000 feet, but the melting water has created canyons with unknown serpentine depths. Into one of these slippery, sinister but captivating chasms, Balog and his team descended via climbing ropes, as if bravely advancing toward the snout of the dragon. Watching these scenes, perched on the edge of my seat, I thought back to the dozens of mountain-climbing films I’ve seen over the years.

This work by Balog, who is now around 60 and struggles to walk on badly damaged knees, strikes me as comparable to the very best of the mountaineering genre.

The notion that these are extraordinary times is reinforced by a synopsis of a ninehour sequence capturing a giant glacier calving off an ice field the size of Manhattan. As the ice, taller than the Empire State Building, finally slides into the water, its fall feels cata-

clysmic, and Balog, as well as the various speakers introduced in the film, assure us that it felt that way to them, too.

Along with the rapidly vanishing ice of the Arctic Ocean, a correlation (and probable causation) seems inescapable between the diminishing ice field and rising greenhouse gases. For those of us with children or grandchildren, seeing documentation like this can leave you feeling helpless and discouraged about the future. That was the response of my companion at the film.

It made me recall the first time I saw Balog’s slides in Aspen. In the question and answer period after his show, Balog was challenged by Dan Nocera, a chemist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He is working to create chemical surfaces that will more effectively translate solar heat into electrical energy, and he believes that our only hope to get past our dependency on the fossil fuels is to figure out how to more effectively capture solar energy.

Nocera challenged Balog’s gloomy evidence from the glaciers that are rapidly disappearing. The men agreed about the desperate challenge of climate change—perhaps the defining issue of our times—but Nocera was more optimistic. He believed that we still had a chance to cut our destructive pollution in time to avert the worst that might happen.

Balog’s photos and all other rational evidence argue for immediate action, similar to our response to Pearl Harbor in 1941. Instead, we drag our feet. It’s easy to be pessimistic. Myself, I tend toward optimism—but that, like religion, requires a leap of faith.

Allen Best is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org ). He writes about natural resource issues in the Denver area.

[opinion]

Moving target Tragic shootings put gun control in the crosshairs

by Dan Brooks

A few weeks before I turned 30, a man on the Bowery in New York City held a gun to my head and demanded to know why I had been spying on him. I had seen him for the first time approximately 10 seconds earlier, when he came out from behind the dumpster. Years of movies and strip-mall Tae Kwon Do lessons had prepared me for this situation, and I assumed that I would whirl around and snatch the gun from his hand at any moment. Strangely, though, all I did was hold very still and hope that the crazy person would not impulsively move his index finger and end my life forever.

I grew up with guns. My father is an avid trap shooter, and my great uncle collected more than 300 rifles and shotguns. I put firearms under the broader category of sporting goods, and I suspect that you feel the same way. If you grew up in a small town, guns are what people use to hunt and shoot targets and avoid conversation with your great aunt. They are equipment for hobbies, like airplane glue and chef ’s knives.

Guns do not become a tool for more quickly and efficiently killing human beings until you get to a city. Once you reach a certain population density, deer move away and someone is always wandering through your target range. At that point, a gun becomes primarily an instrument for stopping a crime, committing a crime or having a horrible accident. In the city, as in a play, just seeing a gun makes you feel like something bad is about to happen.

What a gun means, in other words, is local. The news is national, however, and the national news has recently included multiple arbitrary murders committed by people with guns. In the two weeks since my last column, which was about a funny statue of Jesus, one man opened fire on a mall in Clackamas, Ore., and another shot 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.

Both men were disturbed loners who committed senseless acts. Both men also

carried AR-15 semiautomatic rifles. Which of those facts you consider salient probably depends on where you are and what a gun is to you. If you regard guns as sports equipment, the news is a harrowing testament to how heartless and atomized American society has become, and how little we do for the people atomized by it. If you regard guns as tools for more efficient killing, it is proof that we have made them too easy to get.

“As we take up that argument again, we might remember that there is not much street crime in Missoula and not much hunting in Connecticut.”

Both perspectives are right, and yet each insists that the other is absurd. A Facebook meme falsely attributed to Morgan Freeman urges the reader to “help by donating to mental health research instead of pointing to gun control as the problem.” It is true that crazy people with guns are a mental health issue—much like crazy people with tightly clenched fists, only more so. Yet as far as we know, neither shooter was diagnosed with a mental illness, and to claim that guns had nothing to do with what happened in Clackamas and Newtown is to take the absurd position that Adam Lanza would

have killed 26 people had he walked into Sandy Hook Elementary with a baseball bat.

To pretend that tighter gun control will fix the problem of people like Lanza, however, is to mistake the symptom for the disease. For whatever reason, contemporary America has produced an inordinate number of people who arbitrarily kill strangers in public. That is a damning indictment of a civilized society. It is the kind of problem that demands clear-minded examination and honest debate, and that is precisely the conversation that we have proven ourselves unready to have.

We would rather think in symbols. My guns are the last bastion against an overreaching government that fears individual freedom. Your guns are a fixation ready to trade human life for some absurd notion of cowboy ruggedness. None of them is what it is: a machine that fires a small metal projectile in a straight line over a very long distance, hard.

A gun is only that machine when it is local—when we take it down from the rack to go shoot trap, or when a stranger presses it against our face under a scaffold. The local gun is a simple instrument; the closer it gets, the more we understand exactly what it is for. Only the national gun has become an insoluble argument—one that conflates my gun and your gun, my town and your city, Lanza’s weapon and my sport.

As we take up that argument again, we might remember that there is not much street crime in Missoula and not much hunting in Connecticut. We might remember that we are talking about the same nation but not the same places, where our idea of a country with guns in it applies differently to every gun in every hand. As facts go, that is the least difficult one we have had to come to terms with in the last two weeks.

Dan Brooks writes about politics, consumer culture and lying at combatblog.net.

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[quirks]

CURSES, FOILED AGAIN - Three men stole items from a property in Moultonborough, N.H., after advertising them as giveaways on Craigslist even before they were stolen. Police believe the posts were meant to provide an alibi, so they could claim they were merely responding to the advertised offer of free items. “It is very bold, especially when you put that out on the internet, and others are viewing it at the same time, probably going to show up as well,” Detective Stephen Kessler said. After determining the property owner had no intention of giving the items away, police staked out the address and nabbed the suspects in the act. (Manchester’s WMUR-TV) Fire investigators said Bryan M. Herzog, 54, intentionally set fire to a home in Virginia Beach, Va., owned by his ex-girlfriend to punish her. She managed to jump out of a window to safety, but Herzog died in the blaze from smoke inhalation and burns. (Norfolk’s WTKR-TV)

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? - Following a Human Rights Watch report that killer robots could be deployed on battlefields within 20 years, the Department of Defense issued a directive stating that any future semi-autonomous weapons systems “must be designed such that, in the event of degraded or lost communication, the system does not autonomously select and engage individual targets or specific target groups that haven’t been previously selected by an authorized human operator.” The policy specifically exempts non-killing military robots, such as surveillance drones. (Britain’s Daily Mail) U.S. military drones overseas are crashing with increasing frequency, including at civilian airports. Air Force investigators blamed the mishaps on pilot error, mechanical failure, software glitches and poor coordination with civilian air-traffic controllers. U.S. drone crews in Djibouti, where five Predator drones have crashed, singled out Djiboutians as a factor, complaining they speak poor English, are “short-tempered” and are uncomfortable having Predators in their airspace. (The Washington Post) Britain’s Cambridge University is opening a center for leading academics to study the threats that robots pose to humanity. Other threats being studied are climate change, nuclear war and rogue biotechnology.

The co-founder of Centre for the Study of Existential Risk is Lord Rees, whose 2003 book “Our Final Century” warned that the human species would wipe itself out by 2100. (Britain’s Daily Mail)

INFLATED STATISTICS - The surge in popularity of inflatable bounce houses in the United States corresponds to a rash of related accidents. A nationwide study published in the journal Pediatrics found fewer than 1,000 reported bounce-house injuries in 1995 but nearly 11,000 in 2010. That averages 30 children a day being treated in emergency rooms for broken bones, sprains, cuts and concussions resulting from children falling inside or out of the bounce houses, or colliding with each other. More than one-third of the injured children are 5 and younger. (Associated Press) MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - After frequent attacks on doctors, Indian hospitals started hiring well-built nightclub bouncers, bodyguards and wrestlers to keep order in emergency rooms and labor rooms. Relatives and friends often become agitated and go on rampages after patients die or are suspected of having been mistreated. Thousands of attacks occur in Indian hospitals every year, according to Dr. Narendra Saini of the Indian Medical Association, who noted families feel especially cheated at expensive hospitals, explaining, “They expect their patient to live because that’s what they paid for.” (Associated Press)

DEAL JUNKIES - Nearly three of every four shoppers accustomed to discounted prices at retail stores said they wouldn’t buy a given item without a discount of at least 50 percent. A survey by the consumer research firm America’s Research Group found that deep discounts eat away at already slim profits, but retailers have only themselves to blame, because discounting during a down economy has conditioned shoppers to expect it. Everyday pricing “takes some fun out of” shopping, Paco Underhill, who studies consumer behavior for Envirosell, explained. “Sales are just like heroin.” (Associated Press) NOT HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE PAST - Physician-turned-tea-partyer Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn., easily won reelection to a second term as an avowed anti-abortion, family values candidate, despite testifying at his divorce trial that he had “sexual relationships with at least two patients, three coworkers and a drug representative” while he was married. He also admitted supporting his ex-wife’s decision to have two abortions before they wed and reportedly urged one of the patients he had sex with to get an abortion. DesJarlais has consistently supported anti-abortion legislation, scoring the National Right to Life’s coveted 100 percent rating. (Chattanooga Times Free Press) NEVER HAPPENED - Sheriff’s deputies who stopped Patrick Townsend, 30, for driving without a seatbelt in Polk County, Fla., found 32.4 grams of methamphetamine in his boxer shorts. They said Townsend confessed to trafficking in the drug, boasting that he usually deals in kilos, not grams. Detective Justin Starr recorded the confessions, but when he stepped away and left the digital recorder on a desk, Townsend grabbed it, hid it in his armpit, asked to use the bathroom and flushed the recorder down the toilet. When he returned and saw Starr looking for the recorder, he reportedly told him, “Tighten up on your job, homie.” (Lakeland’s The Ledger)

ONWARD, OMNIVORES - Official efforts to stop the spread of the voracious, invasive snakefish—aka “Frankenfish” and “rattlesnakes with fins”—having failed, the next tactic is eating them to extinction. “When man turns his attention to an animal, it is very difficult for the animal,” said David Stein, executive chef at Washington, D.C.’s Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place. Other restaurants in the Washington area, where the snakefish was introduced into U.S. waters, are trying to create a market for the 8-to-15-pound fish. Calling its slab-like flesh “really amazing,” Stein said his restaurant features snakehead appetizers and entrees on its menu. “Probably if it was called any other name than snakehead,” he admitted, “people would be more willing to give them a try.” (Reuters) After Edward Archbold, 32, swallowed dozens of live cockroaches and worms to win a pet python in an eating contest at a pet shop in Deerfield Beach, Fla., he dropped dead. The Broward County medical examiner ruled Archbold choked to death after his airway became obstructed with “arthropod body parts.”

(Associated Press)

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press conference isn’t just a press conference when it comes to Gov. Brian Schweitzer. When the two-term Democratic governor announced his last budget proposal before leaving office, he did so with the flair and showmanship that his cabinet, legislators, voters, media and national audiences have come to expect, for better or worse.

“Our cash in the bank today is actually $469,758,700.47,” Schweitzer announces to a packed room in the capitol on Nov. 15. He adds that the surplus is “about 10 times more” than the state has had at any point in the past.

The room erupts in cheers.

As he approaches his final days in office, Schweitzer is leaving Montana with a historic rainy-day fund. He’s boasted about the accomplishment time and again, from Capitol Hill to the depths of many a newsroom. Talking about budgetary matters may normally make eyes roll, but Schweitzer uses it as a chance to solidify his legacy, both as a chief executive and entertainer.

Over the next half-hour, Schweitzer breaks down his budget the way a kinder-

garten teacher goes about teaching toddlers how to add 1+1. There are three basic tenets to his budgetary approach: educate, medicate and incarcerate. Programs falling under those three umbrellas account for 85 percent of government spending, he says. When you hear “those jackasses in Washington” talking about cuts to any other portion of a budget, Schweitzer continues, you know they’re just trimming around the edges.

Of course, it’s Schweitzer, so those three tenets have to rhyme. That’s how he gets them to stick in the heads of anyone who hears or reads about his speech. He also squeezes in a few quips—let’s call them Schweitzerisms. Just days before the budget announcement, he and his wife, Nancy, were in the Caribbean, where Schweitzer had “my toes in the sand and a beer in my hand.” He talks about backward-thinking lawmakers “smoking their own belly-button lint,” and claims there are “no tears” over the end of his final term, “just more beers.”

Schweitzer makes even a mundane state budget meeting seem slightly vaudevillian. Such theatrics shouldn’t come as a

surprise at this point; it’s how the governor has conducted business at almost every turn since he was elected in 2004. With each press conference and policy proposal comes a turn of phrase or choreographed stunt to drive his message home.

After all, it was Schweitzer who earlier this year had a crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., chanting “that dog don’t hunt” on cue.

He’s also the guy who, in his off-hours at the DNC, confessed to columnist Dave Barry that he was a huge fan of penis jokes and that Montanans voted him into office because “they were drinking.” According to Barry’s subsequent write-up of the encounter, Schweitzer then got down on the bar floor and proceeded to demonstrate how to properly castrate a bull.

Barry didn’t hide his affection for the governor, writing, “if we don’t elect this man, at bare minimum, president of the United States, we are even stupider than I think we are.” He’s not alone. National polls are already including Schweitzer in 2016 presidential election surveys. National talk shows continue to book the governor as a guest. Everyone wants to

know what his plans are after leaving office. Schweitzer remains noncommittal, using each survey result, question and national appearance as an opportunity to play the crowd. He doesn’t seem the least bit concerned about the fact that, in a matter of days, when he leaves the governor’s mansion, those crowds may not be there.

Back at the budgetary press conference, Schweitzer ends with an open Q&A session. One reporter asks if he’ll be handing down his now-infamous VETO branding irons from the 2011 legislative session to governor-elect Steve Bullock. Schweitzer answers without pause.

“There’s very few people in this room who know how to handle a hot iron,” he says.

THE CAMERAS The day after Schweitzer’s budget announcement, a state rig rolls up outside the governor’s residence a few blocks from the Capitol Building. Schweitzer stands on the front stoop waiting, his border collie, Jag, seated obediently at his heels. The governor is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. interview about the nation’s looming “fiscal

EVERYONE’S GUESSING WHAT’S NEXT FOR BRIAN SCHWEITZER. EVEN SCHWEITZER.

by Alex Sakariassen

Photo by Chad Harder

Then-gubernatorial-candidate Brian Schweitzer inspects freshly cut alfalfa on his former Whitefish ranch in October 2004. Schweitzer is facing the end of his two terms as Montana governor on Jan. 7.

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Photo by Alex Sakariassen

Schweitzer chats with Tom Christian, a member of the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board, in March 2012 during a ceremony welcoming a herd of 63 Yellowstone bison to the reservation.

cliff ” with MSNBC’s “The Cycle.” He piles into the front seat and the car peels out, headed for the Beartooth NBC studio next to the Carroll College campus.

If today is like any other day, Schweitzer rolled out of bed around 5 a.m.

His morning routine pretty much stays the same: one television broadcasting CNBC, the sound muted, another playing MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” with Joe Scarborough on full volume. Then there’s the computer, on which Schweitzer browses the early morning headlines from various newspapers. Schweitzer averages between five and six hours of sleep a night. Less than five hours and he says he gets “pretty ragged”; six and he’s “doing just great.”

Schweitzer chats idly about his Thanksgiving plans. He says he’s doing dinner with Nancy at the governor’s residence. They’ll probably continue packing—they hope to complete the move to their cabin on Georgetown Lake before Christmas—and Schweitzer might try to break away from Helena over the weekend for a final hunting season outing.

A guest asks Schweitzer if he’s had any luck hunting this fall. He hasn’t. The guest asks if he bagged anything last hunting season. He didn’t. The guest asks if Schweitzer thinks the 2013 Montana Legislature will be as big a mess as the 2011 session. He turns to his communications and policy advisor, Jayson O’Neill, and asks for a reminder regarding what MSNBC wants to talk about.

Schweitzer occupies an unusual place in the national limelight. Broadcasters on a variety of political networks have come to rely on the governor’s comedic cameos as something of a down-home reality check. Schweitzer loves the role. Viewers across the country seem equally smitten.

He’s a break from the norm, a candid and at-times mildly inappropriate official with

more know-how than you might give him credit for at first glance.

Two years ago, as the United States and the world continued to battle the Great Recession, CNBC’s Nicole Lapin trekked out to Montana for a one-on-one with Schweitzer. The state had a notable budget surplus compared to the rest of the nation—though not as great as what we have

now—and Lapin wanted to know why. Instead of breaking into the kind of dry explanation you’d expect on a financial cable network, Schweitzer explained the situation in terms anyone could understand.

“We’ve run the state of Montana the way a small business would run or the way a rancher would run a ranch,” Schweitzer told Lapin. “When times are good, the cat-

tle are fat, the grass is high, the crops are good. Put some grain in the bin. Store some hay to get you through the second winter, not just the first one.”

It probably didn’t hurt that the segment was filmed in front of the log cabin on Schweitzer’s ranch estate, either. Or that Schweitzer treated Lapin to a bit of fly-fishing on camera. But even when he’s not in his own yard, Schweitzer is at ease playing to the camera, as he did on “The Late Show with David Letterman” last April. The governor told Letterman to “take it easy there, cowboy” and explained that his post-gubernatorial plans were to “fish in the morning and drink whiskey in the afternoon.”

Schweitzer strolls into the Beartooth NBC studio to a string of handshakes and hellos. He’s become a regular figure here.

He navigates the hallways straight to the sound stage and takes his seat in a director's chair. There’s a good six inches of snow outside, but the stage backdrop shows a framed photo of the capitol lawn in full bloom. The cameraman clips a microphone on Schweitzer’s jacket, does a quick sound check and centers Schweitzer in the frame.

Schweitzer quietly runs through some bit about “balancing checkbooks” as he waits for the call from MSNBC. He’s rehearsing, perfecting a talking point for a question he hasn’t been asked yet. When he’s satisfied with his wording, he begins passing the time with talk of the recent scandal involving Gen. David Patraeus and biographer Paula Broadwell.

“The real guy that bothers me is that Gen. Allen,” Schweitzer says, referring to John Allen, whose own affair with Tampa socialite Jill Kelley came to light shortly

after Patraeus started making headlines.

“He sent 30,000 emails to this gal in Tampa while he was running the War in Iraq. How’d he have the time?”

Schweitzer nods to Jag, who’s snoozing in a corner of the stage. “Remember how bad he wanted to go herd those buffalo?” he asks. The governor may be a Democrat, but he’s got a memory as long as an elephant’s. Up on the Fort Peck Reservation this spring, Jag had slipped under the bison fence and made a beeline for a huge bull. The governor was there to greet a new herd of 63 Yellowstone bison.

By the way, Schweitzer says, the tribe contacted him this fall. A new bison calf was born in October.

After 40 minutes of waiting, Schweitzer cuts himself off in mid-sentence. Krystal Ball from “The Cycle” is finally asking him a question. The speech he gives in response sounds just like his presentation at the budget announcement the day before. He talks about the “educate, incarcerate and medicate” tenets again. He compares Congress and the “fiscal cliff ” to Hamburger Wimpy from the old Popeye cartoons.

“They come in and say, ‘Oh we’ll solve 10 percent of this now, and the other 90 percent, we’ll do that Tuesday.’”

The whole interview lasts three minutes. Schweitzer unclips the mic, stands up and walks out. Jag stirs and follows. In the coming weeks, Schweitzer will also appear on CNN’s “State of the Union with Candy Crowley,” where he’ll discuss the frontrunners for the 2016 election and answer questions about his own political ambitions. He’ll wear an arrowhead bolo tie.

He’ll tell Crowley directly that only Washington, D.C. is talking about 2016 this

Photo by Alex Sakariassen

Schweitzer waves to a stadium full of Griz fans just before an appearance on Root Sports to talk about the 2012 Brawl of the Wild.

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early, and that the rest of the country is more concerned about jobs in the here and now. And he’ll mention his “warm regard for the people of Iowa and New Hampshire,” sparking several days of headlines claiming he teased a presidential run.

THE SCHEDULE Schweitzer may have been born in Havre, but in many ways Whitefish seems more like home. When he returned from work as an irrigation developer in the Middle East in 1986, he settled down here and launched a ranching and irrigation business. Schweitzer clearly hasn’t lost touch with the town or its people. As he walks into the Amtrak station, it seems like he’s on first-name terms with everyone.

Schweitzer isn’t at the train station to glad-hand like he’s on some campaign trail. Amtrak recently announced plans to start charging a $10 fee for ski and snowboard equipment. Schweitzer’s here to make sure that doesn’t happen. The way he sees it, Big Mountain Resort is one of only a few ski destinations nationwide that Amtrak actually services. “They’re just picking on Whitefish,” he says.

Schweitzer doesn’t take kindly to outsiders who try to meddle in Montana’s affairs, and for a folksy, easy-going guy, he can be ruthless. He has constantly chastised the Department of the Interior for its response on pretty much every issue, from wolf delisting to the 15-year-long Cobell lawsuit, which alleged that the Interior owed millions to Indian Country for decades of mismanaged Individual Indian Money accounts. Those bison Jag tried to herd on Fort Peck months

ago may never have made it to the reservation; in response to the Interior’s refusal to accept transplanted Yellowstone bison at the National Bison Refuge in Moiese, Schweitzer issued a brief moratorium on all bison relocations. Of course, Schweitzer’s strong-arm tactics don’t always work. Back in spring 2010, he momentarily withheld stimulus grant money from several counties in the state, using the funds as leverage to build support for coal leasing in the Otter Creek Valley. The stunt backfired, and Schweitzer was widely criticized even after releasing the stimulus cash.

There have been a number of major Schweitzer missteps over the years. In 2006, he was criticized for his younger brother Walter’s role in his administration despite state law barring Walter from working on the governor’s paid staff. Political insiders in Helena claimed Walter, who was described in an Independent story as “the governor’s enforcer, firewall and political bully,” had his run of the governor’s office, attended high-level meetings and weighed in on policy matters. Lobbyists were reportedly mum on Walter’s true role in the early Schweitzer administration for fear of political retribution.

Walter was later appointed as chief deputy to State Auditor Monica Lindeen, and was the focus of a legal probe into whether he’d violated state law by soliciting campaign funding for Lindeen’s 2008 election bid. The probe found insufficient evidence to back the allegations. Walter left Lindeen’s office in early 2011.

Then there have been the stubborn pursuits and unkept promises, like clean coal. Schweitzer spent years plugging coal-

Photo by Chad Harder

Schweitzer debates Republican opponent Bob Brown at UM’s Montana Theater during the 2004 gubernatorial race.

to-liquid technology, claiming development would bring billions in additional fossil fuels revenue to western states like Montana and North Dakota. Despite mounting evidence that clean coal would only further contribute to climate change, Schweitzer has doggedly persisted in his attempts to bring the process to southeastern Montana.

As early as 2006, he announced a deal between the Bull Mountain Land Company

and a Houston-based coal technology firm aimed at constructing a coal-to-liquid mine outside Roundup. The project, which Schweitzer said would create thousands of jobs, never took off.

And who can forget the countless times Schweitzer’s unflinching candor has landed him in trouble? This year alone, Schweitzer has gotten flak for insinuating that racism against American Indians in

Photo by Alex Sakariassen

Schweitzer enjoys a bit of indoor shooting in November at Proof Research, a new firearms manufacturer in the Flathead Valley focused on developing carbon rifle barrels.

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Montana is a societal norm, and for stating that 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s father “was born into [a] polygamy commune in Mexico.” CNN’s Anderson Cooper pressed Schweitzer about the latter comment. Schweitzer was unabashedly unapologetic.

Today Schweitzer’s just sending a letter, albeit a strongly worded one, to Amtrak officials asking them to abandon this “knuckleheaded idea” of charging for ski equipment.

People get quality family time on the train, he says, but that extra fee could add up, preventing potential tourists from making trips to Montana. A reporter asks him how big an impact that $10 fee could have.

“Well, it made me mad,” he says.

Jan Metzmaker, director of the Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau, looks on as Schweitzer and Jag pose for photos.

Metzmaker’s known the governor personally since well before he was in office.

“I think he’ll have a wonderful legacy,” she says. “He supports us. He’s done great things.” Of course, she adds, he’s “a bit of a showman.”

Asked if he’s changed much during his time in office, Metzmaker studies Schweitzer from a distance for a second, humming. “Well, he’s definitely thinner.”

Over the course of the day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Schweitzer is prone to distraction. As the car pulls away from the Amtrak station headed for a ribbon cutting at Proof Research, a firearm manufacturing company near Columbia Falls, Schweitzer turns to O’Neill.

“Do we have time to stop at the best bar in Montana?” he asks. The answer seems non-committal, but Schweitzer directs the driver to the Great Northern Bar and Grill anyway. After eight years of constantly traveling the state, it must be difficult to narrow it down to a single best bar.

“Well, for a while we were trying to come up with a list,” Schweitzer says.

“Let’s see, there was the Northern in Whitefish, the M&M in Butte, the Sip ‘N Dip in Great Falls, probably Stockman’s or the Iron Horse in Missoula. What did we decide on for Bozeman, Jayson?”

“Montana Ale Works maybe?” O’Neill replies.

“Yeah, that’s the one. That or the Rocking R.” Schweitzer leaves Jag in the car and heads into the Northern. Afternoon drinkers immediately begin whispering.

One shouts, “Uh oh. Here’s trouble.

Schweitzer.” Schweitzer orders a Wheatfish and walks up to a group of men at the end of the counter. One guy asks him if he’s going to stay in politics.

“Hopefully not,” Schweitzer says. “I want to get a respectable job. Maybe a piano player in a whorehouse.”

Every time someone asks him what’s next, he has a slightly different answer: Drink more beer in the afternoon, buy a bar in Butte.

One guy tells Schweitzer he voted for him. Twice.

“I hope I didn’t let you down,” Schweitzer answers.

Schweitzer starts sharing stories with the bar, but interest in the governor be-

gins to wane. On the way out the door, someone asks if Schweitzer’s driving.

“No,” Schweitzer answers. “We left Jag in the car. He’s our designated driver.”

Schweitzer clearly runs on his own time. On the drive down to Proof Research, the clock is ticking. The company’s executives are expecting the governor any minute. But Schweitzer interrupts a story about a bar brawl at the Blue Moon Grille and rubber-necks at a used auto yard on the side of the road.

“Did you see those dozers?” he asks frantically. “Turn around, turn around.”

The driver does a U-turn in the middle of the highway, backtracks a half mile and pulls to the side of the road. Schweitzer climbs out, Jag and all, and begins fawning over a John Deere 455D bulldozer.

“This is the exact same one I was looking at online last night!” he shouts.

“It’d be perfect for my irrigation ditches.

Does the scoop swivel?”

He inspects the bulldozer, climbs in, voices his immense satisfaction to nobody in particular. As he walks the line of dozers, he looks back.

“You know the difference between men and boys?” he asks. “Bigger toys.”

Asked just how often these impromptu side trips happen, O’Neill chuckles. “All the time.”

Proof Research is packed by the time Schweitzer rolls up. He disappears amid a flurry of beer, wine and high-end appetizers. Proof Research is actually a merger of four companies: Kalispell’s Lone Wolf Riflestocks, Missoula’s Jense Fabrication, Lewistown’s Lawrence Rifle Barrels and ABS out of Lincoln, Neb. Proof Research is in the business of making lightweight weapons to keep our peacekeepers and our warriors safe in the field, explains co-founder Pat Rainey. Carbon barrel technology has been around for upwards of 20 years, but the process was never reliable. Barrels had limited durability and were far from combat ready. Rainey intends for this new company to revolutionize the tech, and he’s glad the governor is on board.

“I think this falls in line with a lot of the things he’s talked about,” Rainey says.

“We’re science-based, we employ about 29 locals. And it’s a growth industry.”

Schweitzer is ushered past a door with an intimidating security system and into a state-of-the-art firearms lab. A flock of company executives and press personnel cram into a tiny indoor shooting range. There are two rifles on the table.

One’s an assault rifle. Schweitzer picks up the first and fires at a target downrange. His grouping isn’t great, but he’s grinning like Ralphie from A Christmas Story. Next comes the assault rifle. He blasts through a clip, stands up and turns around with a smile.

“Say, that could get fun!”

Later, he regales the lobby with humorous political stories and chats with longtime friend and lead Proof investor Mike Goguen. It’s no surprise the company extended Schweitzer an invitation.

He’s a powerful political endorsement wrapped up in a shell of free entertain-

ment. It’s no surprise Schweitzer agreed to come, either.

“I’m here because you have the things I love to play with,” Schweitzer tells the room. “Guns and a little booze.”

There’ll be plenty of time for both in a few weeks. Schweitzer’s days will be filled with whatever mundane tasks his cabin on Georgetown Lake affords. Maybe he’ll buy that bulldozer.

THE CROWDS There are 26,210 fans in WashingtonGrizzly Stadium for the Brawl of the Wild, and they’re just as interested in Schweitzer as they are in the biggest an-

you were in Whitefish the other day,” he says. “You never call me anymore!”

Schweitzer strolls over to him.

Nancy appears more than ready for all this to end—the shouting, the traveling, the constant criticism.

“I’m just looking forward to getting our privacy back,” she says.

They’ll be getting a jumpstart by having Christmas at Georgetown Lake instead of in Helena. As for the prospect of an extended vacation with her husband she said, “I’m going to hold him to that promise.”

Schweitzer’s been cracking jokes about the Griz and their rash of criminal dust-ups since he arrived at the stadium.

“Veto that!”

Just before halftime, Schweitzer hustles out of the stadium and past a crowd of rowdy tailgaters into a ritzy RV. Hardwood floors, mirrored ceiling, plush leather furnishings. “It’s like Las Vegas on wheels,” Schweitzer says as he and Nancy squeeze into the dining booth.

“You got one of these in your future?” the owner asks.

“No,” Nancy answers. “He’s too cheap.”

Schweitzer picks at a pan of prime rib for a few minutes, dodging questions about what he plans to do next in his political career. He turns down a mixed drink. After a bit of idle conversation, he heads back onto the field. The shouts re-

Photo by Chad Harder

Schweitzer and his border collie, Jag, share a moment in the governor’s mansion in late 2007. Jag has been a constant presence at the governor’s side for the past eight years.

nual sporting event in the state. Standing on the Montana State University sidelines, Schweitzer looks like he got another sixhour sleep after Whitefish. He’s chipper, working a crowd that keeps leaning over the railing to catch his attention.

The governor sports a Bobcat jersey today. It says Schweitzer on the back, right above the number one. Yesterday he said that, when he first entered the capitol eight years ago, lawmakers criticized him for wearing jeans to work, saying he was disrespecting the office. He countered that he was simply being genuine. He uses the same logic to justify why he and Nancy are decked in Cat gear today. They both went to MSU. The pre-game crowd is bustling along the sidelines, and a man walks up to shake Schweitzer’s hand. He claims to be former Republican Gov. Judy Martz’s cousin. “I just want to thank you for eight years of fantastic service,” he says. “I even voted for you.”

A man in a cowboy hat shouts down to the governor from the stands. “Heard

As Dave Barry’s account of the castration demonstration indicates, Schweitzer rarely limits himself to the confines of political correctness. He’s especially candid when his alma mater’s team goes toe-to-toe with its biggest rival.

Just before kickoff, the game’s announcer screams into the microphone.

“Give me a G!” The crowd gives him a G, and, as prompted by the announcer, proceeds to give an “R”, “I” and “Z.” “What does that spell?” the announcer yells. As the stadium roars, Schweitzer leans in close with an answer of his own.

“Jail!”

Every year, the Cats just want to beat the Griz so they can “piss in their campfire,” Schweitzer tells an onlooker on the sidelines. This year, the rolls are reversed.

With the Cats potentially heading to the playoffs, it’s now the Griz who want to do the pissing.

UM scores a touchdown with two minutes left in the first quarter. A fan leans over the rail and screams at Schweitzer.

sume. Someone screams, “Boo term limits!” Schweitzer smiles.

This is the man’s element. He draws energy from the attention, milking his populist status for all it’s worth. Everything about him seems homegrown. Chinwagging comes as natural with a stranger as it does his own wife.

Schweitzer doesn’t have a clue where all this talk about his presidential goals started. “Here’s the thing,” he says, keeping his eyes trained on the field. “You have to want it to run for it. Well, I don’t want it.”

But if he were on a campaign trail right now, he’d be winning votes at the game through sheer character and charisma. Outside the stadium, people rush over to shake his hand or pat him on the back. He smiles, but doesn’t stop walking toward his car.

He’s headed back to Helena, to more packing and a state land board meeting on Monday. It doesn’t take long before he’s gone, and the roar of the crowd has faded. asakariassen@missoulanews.com

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Postcards from the edge

Philip J. Burgess threads together the tough, colorful lives of homesteading women

by Erika Fredrickson

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issoula storyteller Philip J. Burgess spends his mornings at Bernice’s Bakery and his afternoons writing poetry. He’s a daydreamer; he doesn’t do anything unless he has to, he says, eyes twinkling. Over the last decade, however, he’s been driven by one particular project, a book he just recently self-published called Penny Post Cards and Prairie Flowers. The project, which tells the tales of two of his relatives through postcards, started in 1999 when his father was dying. Burgess trekked up to the property where he was raised, near Sidney, and helped divest the house of 150 years-worth of objects that were being stored there. “I had to take care of it,” he says, “and so I did. When I did that, I found a number of things, some of it just garbage, but some of it interesting.”

The most fascinating finds were old albums full of penny postcards dating back to the early 1900s. They’d been collected by Burgess’ great aunt Dikka Lee and grandmother Anna Lee who left their home in Minnesota to homestead in Montana. Burgess read through the correspondence. The postcards offer litanies of disaster: news of weather and crops, deaths and other misfortunes. “Florence Hunter is very sick,” says one. “Two little boys fell into the lake...” Other postcards speak of music lessons and a circus coming to town. Always they seem lonely—hungry for more correspondence.

“I realized these are homesteading women writing to other homesteading women,” says Burgess. “There was a tremendous intimacy there. They’re so funny and heartbreaking because they’re saying what’s on their minds, almost like emails. I think postcards to them were kind of off-handed as opposed to letter writing, so it’s relatively spontaneous.”

Penny postcards started as a fad in Germany around 1905 and became a hobby among young people around the world. Companies hired artists to make colorful, detailed holiday greetings or pastoral scenes. Connoisseurs sent photographs to the card companies so that they could render family photos or landscapes into cards. The fad ended at the start of WWI, but even in that short time, people like Burgess’ great aunt and grandmother had filled albums with them and, in preserving their own writings, captured a history of homesteading women of that time.

“These young women don’t see themselves as disadvantaged or repressed or anything—they’re going out to whip butt,” says Burgess.

These were women on a westward adventure, on the brink of women’s suffrage, released from the economic and political repression of their parents old-country experiences. Women were going to college. Single women were considered “head of household” and

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therefore had access to land by law. “And so these different things are going on—railroads are everywhere,” says Burgess. “They can go anywhere, so the sky, in a way, was the limit.”

Burgess doesn’t sugarcoat the experience, though.

There are plenty of sad stories. “You can tell in reading the cards, the optimism that was there in the early part, was not so much toward the end,” he says. “The last of those cards were written around 1915 and the bloom is off the rose. The story is not a story of happy endings.

Both my grandmother and great aunt had hard lives. My grandmother was defeated by it. My great aunt thrived.

She lived to be 94. She was a pistol. She said exactly what was on her mind, did not suffer fools for bloody seconds and that’s what saved her.”

He also found some secrets in the postcards. He discovered that his grandmother and grandfather had been married a few years earlier than what was recorded so that his grandmother could pass herself off as a single woman in order to procure homesteading land next to her husband, which they combined into one piece. Another finding: His aunt Dikka lived alone for six years and Burgess thinks he knows why. Though Dikka mostly corresponded with women in the postcards, there was one man whose fond writings hinted at a relationship.

“The last card from him is written from the hospital in

Williston, N.D.,” he says. “He’s facing a major operation...and that was the last card. So I extrapolated that that was why she was alone. It broke her heart.”

Penny Post Cards and Prairie Flowers is published by Ednor Therriault (aka Missoula musician and writer Bob Wire), and Therriault designed it with colorful re-creations of the postcards peppered throughout Burgess’ recollections and findings. It also excerpts heavily from a book called Courage Enough, a thick collection of homesteading stories that came out in 1976 for the bicentennial. Burgess, realizing his own project was about women’s experiences during that time, repackaged some of that book’s stories of women in order to pay tribute to the book, which is no longer on most people’s radar.

Burgess admits that the decade-long process was a terrible job in many ways. Reading and re-reading postcards and deciphering handwriting for unsigned cards was a task, but well worth it. “It wasn’t easy, but I learned a lot,” he says. “These women came out here to be independent but the irony is they become more dependent on each other’s words than they’d ever dreamed. They made a community and that’s what resonates in the postcards.” efredrickson@missoulanews.com

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Down your street Jameson fills album with 30 musicians, soul

by Brooks Johnson

It’s worth a pause when comparing a band to the polarizing SoCal band Sublime. Love ’em or hate ’em, that recognizable style, with all its upstrokes and catchy lyrics, has crept its way into bands’ sounds since Sublime became popular in the mid-1990s. That brings me to Whitefish’s Jameson and The Sordid Seeds. Let me be clear: They share as many similarities with Sublime as differences, and that’s a good thing.

The band offers a dose of Black Keys and a dash of Dispatch. It’s not a very complicated algorithm; just take the pop narratives of Dispatch, the blues growl, riffs and harmonica of the Keys and the infectious upbeat

learned that getting an audience isn’t as easy as showing up and playing loud.

“In the beginning you’ll play the seven shows that nobody’s there, and then you’ll have one good one,” Jameson says. “If I can reach 30 people on [our next tour], if they buy the new album, well, that’s more than sittin’ at my house.”

I Walk Down Your Street took a year to record in the studio, and the patience shows. The album is polished and widely accessible in its seamless blend of genres. The record also goes beyond the band lineup of Sean Cooksey on bass, producer Marco Forcone on

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rhythms and soul of Sublime. The levels of each differ song to song, the same way you change the bass and treble equalizer on iTunes between genres. It makes for a pretty mellow mash-up.

The Seeds were a bit brash in waving the flag of their reggae heroes on their first album, Two Shoes in Mary’s Basement. But that was so 2010. On their sophomore album released this month, I Walk Down Your Street, the reggae influences fade. Here, it seems, they’ve developed their own sound. Brent Jameson goes full throttle as the funky, loud bluesman against a backdrop more inland than beachfront. The growth is so obvious it sounds like they skipped past several painful musical pitfalls, straight to senior year.

Jameson, who also plays guitar, got his first Fender Strat at age nine. “I was a closet kid,” he says. “I wouldn’t leave my room, that’s all I did. I grew up on the Black Crowes, Sublime, Dave Matthews and Stevie Ray.… But now we’ve really come into our own.”

Well past the nine-year-old loner, Jameson and the rest of the band have played stages in Austin, Chicago and the biggest cities of the West. Forming at the start of 2010, they quickly gained a following in Whitefish and even got a mention in Relix magazine.

During two months on the road last year, the band

drums and percussion, Craig Barton on organ, keys and backup vocals and Leonard Govenettio on harmonica.

Jameson folded in nearly 30 other Flathead Valley musicians to fill out the sound. Even the Crown of the Continent Choir shows up on two tracks to create a gospel quality. Strong vocals from Alison Cookesy and, on the striking “Tell Me Why,” from Emily Clark, balance Jameson’s powerful croon. Then some skillful banjo by John Dunnigan appears out of nowhere for the prerequisite bluegrass song, “In This Life.” But they’re miles from Kentucky on the rest of the album.

There’s a timeless thread running through I Walk.

It’s the organ, the harmonica and the simple stories told with genuine soul. It’s a real conglomeration of American music—bluesy but no bleeding heart, rock and roll but less thrashing. It’s a big record for a small-town band and it needs to be. Jameson’s not going to settle on the same old routines and comparisons for anything.

“I want to break this record,” Jameson says. “That’s my life goal for the next two years. Getting this record into the hands of an indie label and being an opener.”

Jameson and The Sordid Seeds play the Great Northern in Whitefish Thu., Dec. 27, at 10 PM. Price TBA. arts@missoulanews.com

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It’s a Wonderful Life is pretty sentimental—a cri- ria Larson, for instance, is both Violet Bick, the town tique that, despite its grip of Academy Award nomina- flirt, and Zuzu Bailey, George’s young, sweet daughter. tions, has plagued the Frank Capra film since its 1946 Simon Fickinger plays the brash, mean Mr. Potter as well release. Still, I watch it when it comes on the TV during as other characters, jumping back and forth between the holiday season. The cadence of Jimmy Stewart’s roles, getting the voices just right so as to provide an voice, the angel Clarence’s goofiness and Mr. Potter’s impressive illusion of multiple characters, especially if villainous tactics (and inevitable comeuppance) all you close your eyes.

For a radio play, serve as familiar ingrewhere the scenery dients to the season. doesn’t change much, Like whiskey cake sound is infinitely imand ham, carols and portant. If you just Christmas lights, the watch the Foley artist movie/story is comfortfor the whole performing. (As a side note, ance, you’ll be enterthe film became more tained. Vern Salcido has endearing to me after I a music stand where he recently read that the keeps his script of cues. original short story it The sounds of footwas based on, “The steps are made by Greatest Gift” by Philip shoes he taps on the Van Doren Stern, was a table. He shakes a jar self-published piece of full of water and beads writing with little hope to emulate the sound for an audience. After of George’s little publication rejections, brother falling through Stern mailed the story the ice. Some of the to his family and noises are just for backfriends as a Christmas ground, but they add card in 1949, and it that extra layer to help made its way into the stimulate your imaginahands of a Hollywood tion. The actors someproducer. Somehow, times use props, too, that seems fitting for such as the little paper such an optimistic cups they talk into to story.) muffle their voices It’s a Wonderful when they’re supposed Life: A Live Radio Play to be on the phone. is a nice change from Perhaps most dethe film. The radio renPhoto courtesy of MCT lightful—and a nice redition is put on this week as a presentation Malcolm Lowe and Karen McNenny star in It’s a prieve from the main Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. story—are the two inof Missoula Commutermission commernity Theatre by Out of the Box Productions. The stage is set like an old-time cials the actors (playing radio actors) put on. The first radio studio with “On Air” and “Applause” lights and one is a hair tonic for dandruff, the other a windshield three vintage broadcast microphones facing the audi- cleaner. The actors ham it up in commercial voices and ence. Even before the show begins, the actors—who, in jingles. a play-within-a-play scenario, are pretending to be radio It’s a Wonderful Life as a radio play is just another actors putting on It’s a Wonderful Life—flip through means of delivering the story, and it’s a reminder of why their scripts and call out to one another in old-timey we rehash it every year. When George wishes he was actor drawls: “Well, hello Freddy!” one of them sing- never born, Clarence shows him how everyone else’s lives, untouched by his kindness having never known songs to another.

It’s a Wonderful Life begins on Christmas Eve with him, are devastated and dark. You can look at it as a a troubled George Bailey and an angel, Clarence, who sweet Christmas lesson or as a philosophical tale about is sent down to help him. From there, we get a replay how our actions—or lack of actions—affect others. The of George’s life as he sacrifices for family and townspeo- former take on it is perfect for holiday whimsy, the latter ple—from saving his brother from drowning to taking is a little more terrifying. Considering harrowing real over his father’s business despite wanting to go to col- news stories of late, it’s a good reminder that life and lege. He falls in love and saves his father’s building and our role in it shouldn’t be taken lightly.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play shows loan company with his honeymoon money, only to find himself—due to a misplaced $8,000 and a dishonest at the Crystal Theatre Fri., Dec. 21 and Sat., Dec. 22 at 7:30 PM nightly. $10. shareholder facing bankruptcy.

If you know the story, it’s an easy radio play to follow. Five actors take on more than a dozen roles. Victoefredrickson@missoulanews.com

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by Kate Whittle

I suspect The Lord of the Rings film trilogy heyday coincided with the lonely, horny and awkward adolescent years of many nerds who are now twentysomethings. I try not to think about my teen years, but my old bedroom at my parents’ house is still plastered with more Legolas posters and memorabilia than I care to admit.

Oh, the hours spent memorizing character genealogy. The hours spent waiting for LOTR forums to load on dial-up internet. The hours spent starting flamewars with Harry Potter fans. The hours spent cutting pictures out of expensive, shiny fan magazines. Instead of getting into trouble with friends and fooling around in cars, I spent most of my teenage years buried in a fantasy world, trying in earnest to learn Elvish.

views of plains and snow-capped mountains (which will look remarkably familiar to Montanans) are epic.

It’s hard to make judgments on Unexpected Journey since this is only part one. Towards the end, a dramatic sub-arc is created and resolved to give some semblance of a stand-alone plot, but this is fundamentally just a long introduction to the next two-thirds of a lengthy movie. To really get a handle on how I think Jackson interpreted and paced the story, check back with me in 2014. Jesus.

Drawbacks: Unexpected Journey is long and feels like it. I’d wondered how Jackson would stretch an essentially simple story into a trilogy, and it turns out he does it by giving each scene loving, obsessive attention to detail. It makes for a movie that’s truer to the book,

And the battle was won...by Thorin’s ravishing gaze.

Lord of the Rings is now tainted with remembering what an enormous, unhealthy obsession I had with it.

Many of the people I’d talked to about The Hobbit trilogy said they had low expectations, but for no reason that I could determine. I suspect that many of the negative vibes toward The Hobbit are from people who, like me, are trying to suppress memories of those embarrassing years.

So when my sister asked if I was coming with her to the midnight opening, I might have hesitated for a moment. But there I was, at the movie theater at 11:30 p.m, maybe even wearing my necklace with a medallion inscribed with the One Ring poem in Elvish. For complicated Fandango-related reasons, we went to the Village 6. I’d expected lines of costumed nerds, but the theater was about a quarter full. We spotted one guy in a cloak, but he took it off quickly after sitting down. We were definitely among the faithful, though, because once the lights went down, that was a damn quiet audience.

Coming away from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, I feel assured that I will not plunge down the Unhealthy Level of Fandom tunnel, and that Peter Jackson and his merry band of New Zealanders are doing right by the beloved story. Thank the baby Jesus that Jackson signed on to do these films. If you loved The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit feels exactly like entering that glorious vision of Middle Earth again. The casting is perfect. The costuming and artwork intricate. The sweeping

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but also a movie that feels drawn out, especially when the show didn’t even start until 12:30 a.m.

The Hobbit lacks The Lord of the Rings’ multiple subplots and, sadly, the multiple hotties. Unless, of course, bearded, hairy dwarves are your thing, in which case there’s hotties aplenty. Fans seeking objects of lusty adoration are thrown a bone with Aidan Turner’s Kili (my sister’s favorite), Dean O’Gorman’s Fili (a dark horse, but my favorite) and Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield (boners all around). My sister and I traditionally elbow each other and giggle when our favorite hottie comes on screen in movies, and rest assured there was much elbowing.

Much was made of the The Hobbit being filmed at 48 frames per second to create a ultra-high-def experience. I’ve heard from people who found it overwhelming, especially in 3D. But in 2D on the Village’s smaller, 28-frames-per-second screens, I didn’t notice much of a difference. I was also busy keeping my eyes peeled for Kili and Fili.

Unexpected Journey didn’t disappoint. It’s entertaining, it’s lighthearted in the right places, actors chew the scenery as is appropriate. Most of all, I’m excited to see the next one.

The Hobbit continues at the Carmike 12 and Village 6. arts@missoulanews.com

[film] LINCOLN Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis in this biopic about the United States’ greatest president as he struggles with the war, emancipation of the slaves, his cabinet and his family. Starring DayLewis, Sally Field and David Strathairn. Rated PG13. Carmike 12.

OPENING THIS WEEK CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY 3D Brought to you by James Cameron and director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Narnia), this film is a visual mouthful of people in skintight suits doing ethereal acrobatics. Starring Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett and Lutz Halbhubner. Rated PG. Carmike 12.

DJANGO UNCHAINED Django, a slave-turned-bounty hunter, seeks out his wife in the antebellum south. It’s about to get real violent up in here. Directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Starring Jamie Foxx, Don Johnson and Leonardo DiCaprio. Opens Christmas Day. Village 6. R. THE GUILT TRIP Unlikely road trippers Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen) and his mom (Barbra Streisand) head across country to sell Brewster’s latest invention. I hope the invention is a plot creator for films. Also starring Kathy Najimy. Rated PG-13. Village 6 and Pharaohplex.

HITCHCOCK Alfred Hitchcock and his wife fall in love during the filming of Pyscho, ‘nuff said. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson. Rated PG-13. Pharaohplex and Wilma.

JACK REACHER Jack Reacher knows you best be as ruthless and cunning as your opponent. And he is. This dude is the kind of crime investigator that makes the bad guys’ sheets sweaty. Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike and Richard Jenkins. Rated PG-13.

Carmike 12, Village 6, Pharohplex and Entertainer.

LES MISERABLES After a lifetime on the run in 19th century France, Jean Valjean agrees to care for a young girl and lives are forever changed. Plus, you know, singing.

Starring the enchanting Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. Rated PG-13. Opens Christmas Day. Carmike 12.

Django go bang-o! Django Unchained opens Friday at the Village 6.

MONSTERS INC. 3D In this 3D “update,” the monsters who power the city with fear are invaded by the one thing they fear the most: a child! Oh, the irony. Starring the voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal and Jennifer Tilly. Rated G. Carmike 12.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE Guess what? Billy Crystal is back! He plays an oldschool grandpa taking care of his grandkids (along with Bette Midler) who are so 21st century with the technologies and the Innertubes and the Facebooks, oy vey! Also starring the forever beautiful Marisa Tomei. Rated PG. Opens Christmas Day. Carmike 12, Village 6 and Showboat.

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN In this documentary, a couple of South Africans seek out the “Latin Bob Dylan,” Sixto Rodriguez, a ’70s rocker who blew up in the African nation after a bootleg recording found its way there 20 years after its recording. Starring Rodriguez, Steve Segerman and Dennis Coffey. Rated PG13. Wilma.

THIS IS 40 Men are from Mars and women are into toilet humor in this follow-up to Judd Apatow’s film

Knocked Up, which follows the continuing lives (and lack of sex and sexy, sexiness!) of characters Pete and Debbie. Starring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann and Jason Segel. Rated R. 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.

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.

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 and Village 6.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS A former mega-jock tries to get his life together by coaching his young son’s soccer team, but 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. Village 6.

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 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 Showboat.

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 7282521; Pharaohplex in Hamilton at 961-FILM; Showboat in Polson and Entertainer in Ronan at 883-5603.

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Photo by Ari LeVaux

Don’t pour scorn on sardines

by Ari LeVaux

SATURDAYS 4PM-9PM

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS ALL DAY

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SUSHI Not available for To-Go orders

[24] Missoula Independent • December 20 – December 27, 2012

Fresh sardines are tasty, healthy, affordable and plentiful. So why don’t we eat more of them? With sardine season underway off the coast of California, now is a good time to remember that “sardine” isn’t synonymous with “from a can” or “product of Estonia.”

Pacific sardines are a delicacy from close to home that cost a fraction of the price of most other fresh seafood. But preparing fresh sardines can be trickier than with big fish, due largely to their high oil content, which helps create a fishy smell. The golden rule of sardine cookery is they should be tasted, not smelled.

Wild-caught seafood is in high demand, but many wild fish stocks are dwindling while prices, understandably, are climbing. Certain fishing methods damage underwater ecosystems and create bycatch, whereby the wrong fish are caught, killed and too often wasted. Another problem with wildcaught fish at the top of the food chain, like tuna and swordfish, is they are known to accumulate dangerous levels of heavy metals and other dangerous chemicals in their fat.

As plankton eaters, sardines contain few of the toxins found in predator fish. That same diet also helps make sardines rich in omega-3 oils, HDL (aka “good”) cholesterol, selenium and, if you eat the soft bones, calcium. I’ve seen fresh sardines sold for as little as $2 a pound, making them one of the best fish values around.

Pacific sardines are also, according to Seafood Watch, a “Best Choice” among seafood options, a reflection of efforts to reduce bycatch and the health of the Pacific sardine fishery, which is currently in a boom phase of the population’s decades-long boomand-bust cycle.

But sardines’ fishiness is the reason some people will pay 10 times more for mercury-tainted swordfish. We don’t want fish to smell or taste fishy. We like fresh, clean fish that doesn’t smell like anything, and tastes like whatever kind of fish it is. Old fish will smell fishy, which only nostrils more finely tuned than the average American’s can distinguish from the smell of rotten fish.

Sardines are inherently fishy—even good, fresh, clean specimens. And in a rare disconnect between smell and taste that’s also characteristic of fine stinky cheeses, the fishiest of sardines can still taste fabulous, provided you follow the golden rule.

The delectability of sardines is not completely overlooked, as they are America’s second most popular canned fish after tuna. And we can look to those

FLASH IN THE PAN

cans for guidance on how best to manage sardines’ fishiness while enjoying their flavor. Submerging sardines in oil or water contains the smell, even after the can is opened. That’s a clue.

Herring, a big brother to the sardine, is often pickled, which balances the fish’s inherent oiliness and also submerges the smell. Anchovies, the sardine’s little brothers, are the smelliest of all. They are often salted for storage, and it turns out that rubbing sardines with salt before you clean them will dissolve the fishy slime that coats the body. Then rinse with your choice of culinary acid (water, lime, white wine, vinegar) followed by water. This is worth doing to all fresh sardines, regardless of the recipe you intend to follow.

How sardines are cooked influences the extent to which the aroma will roam. Days after I once marinated and pan-fried a pound of sardines, visitors were still asking: fish for dinner? Marinated sardines are best cooked outside, on the grill, where the fat can drip and the fishy steam can disperse. Avoid longsimmering sardine soups. Perhaps the most popular way to cook sardines is to bread and fry them. The breading seals in the fishiness, allowing you to eat without smelling.

Fried sardines are common in many Mediterranean countries, and can be used as ingredients in other dishes. Fried fish simmered in rich, acidic sauce is called escabeche in Brazil and Portugal. Fried sardines can also be pickled.

If you can find sardines for sale, look for bright, sturdy specimens with clear eyes. If they haven’t been scaled, do so gently with a knife. Then rub with salt and rinse with water and/or culinary acid. Clean out the guts, removing the head and/or bones if desired.

You can also pull their heads off, gently, toward the belly, so that the bones and guts come out with the head attached. This trick yields two boneless filets held together by the skin.

Rinse again. Air or pat dry, then sprinkle your cleaned sardines with salt and pepper and roll them in flour. Heat an inch or so of olive oil on low in a pan, and when a drop of water invokes a splatter, add the fish. Three minutes per side should do it, though you can cook them longer if you want a browner crisp at the expense of moist flesh. Fried sardines are typically served with lemon wedges or a dipping sauce like aioli, and little else. But the alternatives are many, such as cooking fried sardines in a Thai green curry, or stuffing a few into a po-boy sandwich.

[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.

Contact us today and enjoy our incredible menu selection.

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-Wednesday 11am-3pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am8pm, 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. • 721-8550 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. It’s also not too early to reserve your Christmas rolls and pies! Also, we will be serving Christmas dinner from noon-6pm. New Year's Eve: Dueling Pianos of Denver at 8 pm. Tickets $20 in advance for the show. Call for reservations, info and pricing on packages which include room, dinner and breakfast buffet. Have you discovered Brooks and Browns? Inside the Holiday Inn, Downtown Missoula.

DECEMBER

COFFEE SPECIAL

Yuletide Blend $10.95/lb.

BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

232 N. HIGGINS AVE • DOWNTOWN

BUTTERFLY 232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN

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 Sun-

$–$$…$5–$15

$$–$$$…$15 and over

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[dish] days. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm Happy Hour 3-6pm Dinner 5pm-close. Sat: Dinner 5pm-close $-$$ $-$$

Hot Buttered Rum HAPPIEST HOUR Why you’re drinking it: Because the holidays are here, it’s cold out and you want something warm, sweet and strong to sip—and because any beverage that’s “buttered” has to be good.

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. $-$$

Where to find it: Lots of places. We recently sampled The Depot’s version ($6) and found it to be excellent, which doesn’t surprise, considering that the ingredients are butter, vanilla ice cream, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and, of course, rum.

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. $$-$$$

Or make it at home: Turns out, The Depot and other bars and restaurants around town make theirs using Zim’s Hot Buttered Rum Mix, made by Doug Zimamer, owner of Grizzly Liquor in downtown Missoula. “It’s an old recipe I’ve had for years,” Zimamer says. Grizzly Liquor sells 12-ounce containers of the mix for $4.75. “We’ll sell it all the way through February, or as long as the weather stays cold,” he says.

Instructions: Depot bartender Lance Carl says to simply mix a tablespoon of Zim’s, a shot of rum and hot water in a small glass and stir. If you’re looking for a cold-weather drink sans butter and ice cream, Carl recommends The Depot’s “HotChata,” which is RumChata in hot chocolate.

—Matthew Frank

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. $$-$$$

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. $

Photo by Matthew Frank

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

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 Did you know that the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every week day for only $6? Anyone is welcome to join us for a delicious meal from 11:30-12:30 Monday- Friday for delicious food, great conversation and take some time to find a treasured item or garment in our thrift shop. For a full menu and other 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 20-December 27, 2012

THURSDAYDEC.20 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.

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.

Community members are invited to the Open Forum for UM VP of Administration and Finance candidate, Rob Gannon. UC Theater. 3:30–4:30 PM.

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.

Photo courtesy of Christopher McIallen

Mindful violins. Violinist Mark O’Conner and friends perform an Appalachian Christmas at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center, 127 W. Main St., as part of the Bitterroot Performing Arts Series Fri., Dec. 21, at 8 PM. Call the box office for ticket information at 363-7946.

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

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[calendar] That guy’s version of “Santeria” is terrible. 8:30 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.

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.

Get high on the music of Northern Lights who perform country good-time dance flavors for all y’all who trip the light fantastic. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9 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. December’s guest, Mary Place Allyn, MSW, offers ideas about celebrating the holidays after experiencing loss. Dr. Alison Forney Gorman will facilitate this conversation. The Loft, 119 W. Main St. 6–8 PM. Free.

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.

nightlife 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.

Get your basketball jones handled when the Lady Griz take on the hated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Dahlberg Arena. 7 PM. Visit gofriz.com for ticket info.

Children of the Earth Tribe Song and Chant Circle at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is

Bell boy toy. The Xela Theatre Collective’s production of Four Rooms begins at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave., Thu., Dec. 27 through Tue., Dec. 31, at 8 PM. $15/$12 advance. Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s.

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.

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.

place. $7 Bayern pitchers. 200 S. Pattee St. in the Holiday Inn Downtown. 8–10 PM.

Unleash your cogent understanding of the trivium at Brooks and Browns Big Brains Trivia Night. $50 bar tab for first

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.

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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 week three of the Shahs VFW Residency, with Modality and Javier Ryan. 245 W. Main St. 10 PM. $2.

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FRIDAYDEC.21 Get your “Fronch” on at the Alliance Française de Missoula Christmas Party: Fête de Noël at the Missoula Winery, 5646 Harrier way. This is a potluck event.

Please bring a French-style dish and join in the fun. French speaking encouraged. On ne mange pas pour vivre on vit pour manger! 6 PM. Non-members are invited with a suggested $5 donation .

Get an eyeful of cheer and such at the Daly Mansion Holiday Tour.

The place is spiffed up and the tours are by appointment only through Fri., Dec. 21. Call 3636004 ext. 4.

217 Tremont St. 7 PM. $15/$12 advance at drumbrothers.com or Griztix outlets.

Get your crockpot out, go potluckin’ and celebrate the solstice with Northwest Connections and honor Steve Lamar as he readies himself for retirement. Bring a side dish or dessert. 1200 Ed Rd., Condon. 7 PM. Banking on Trust is a film about Argentinian folks using micro-finance to create better lives for themselves and their families. The president of the My Fight organization is on hand to discuss how the apparel company uses micro-financing to aid others. Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. 7 PM. (See Agenda.)

More events online: missoulanews.com

nightlife George Carlton performs on this darkest day at the Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery. 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. Antipasto plates by Biga available while supplies last, or bring your own food. 5–9 PM. Break on through to the other side during Musical Dreamtime Journey, a performance of world instruments by Michael Marsolek and Lawrence Duncan. Bring a pillow, pad and/or blanket for this most chillaxing event. For children 10 and older. St. Anthony Parish,

Take a trip to 1940s Bedford Falls and get a taste of the old times at Its a Wonderful Life-A Live Radio Play, featuring Paul Ronaldo, Karen McNenny, Malcolm Lowe, Simon Fickinger Victoria Larson and many more. Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. 7:30 PM. $10.

Call 728-7529 or visit mctinc.org.

Spiffy violinist Mark O’Connor gets a hand from some friends during his performance of an Appalachian Christmas, a Bitterroot Performing Arts Series event.

Hamilton Performing Arts Center. 8 PM. Call 363-7946 for ticket info.

Get down with them dirty dogs the Wild Coyote Band at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. 8 PM. Free.

Lost Dog Productions presents the original play Don’t Take it so Lightly, a comedy in two acts which follows two scientists in a world on the brink of destruction.

Union Hall, 209 E. Main St. 8 PM. $10. (See Spotlight) Joan Zen butters your bread so grab up that butter knife and get slick at the Union Club. 9 PM. Free.

E’rybody in the club take hold the cup o’crunk this day for Dead Hipsters’ Crunksmas Eve Party, a night of crunk music and hip-hop ju-ju-jamz at the Badlander. 9 PM. Free.

In vertigo it doth bring at the Dark Horse’s End of the World Party with High Voltage and 2 Ft. Titan. 1805 Regent St. 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.

The Mighty Flick is back with a new stage layout and jamz for fool-

END OF TIMES

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 Fab Five Freddy told me everybody’s fly including everybody at the Rapture party at Monk’s Bar, 225 Ryman St. Rapture is a Zoo Town Riot musical production/tale told through visuals and music, with multiple performers, producers and DJs. 8 PM. $10.

It’s the end of the world so go out with a bang and boom at Ragnarok: The End Of The World Party at the Zombie Tools Shop, with Mahamawaldi, Blessiddoom, Con/Sequence, Judgment Hammer, Swamp Ritual and Mega

Thruster. 1909 Wyoming St. #8.

Free.

The end is nigh so you may as well dance until the world ends at KBGA’s End of the World Party, with The Whoopass Girls, Winters Forest, and DJ Tigerlily, at the Palace. 9 PM. Cost TBA. In vertigo it doth bring at the Dark Horse’s End of the World Party with High Voltage and 2 Ft. Titan. 1805 Regent St. 9 PM. Free.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 You survived the Mayan Apocalypse, now survive old guys yelling at you during A Total

Combined Xmas, with buttrawkers Total Combined Weight, the Juveniles and Battlestations (James from JC Auto and the Hurdles). ZACC, 235 N. First St. 7–10 PM. $5 suggested donation benefits the Missoula Food Bank.

Upset your parents by drinking three gallons of Budweiser to celebrate Surviving The Mayan Apocalypse, with Hollow Grind and Corporate Defiance. Bring a gift to donate to deployed Montana National Guard Soldiers and receive a raffle ticket to win a customized board From Bubs’n’Boards. Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St. 9 PM. Free.

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[calendar] ing around in your mom’s Camaro.

Elbow Room, 1855 Stephens Ave. 9:30 PM. Free.

Get down with them dirty dogs the Wild Coyote Band at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. 8 PM. Free.

No need to pay to play when Paydirt brings country music tuneage to the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9:30 PM. Free.

Lost Dog Productions presents the original play Don’t Take it so Lightly, a comedy in two acts which follows two scientists in a world on the brink of destruction.

Zoo City Apparel, 139 E. Main St. 8 PM. $10.

SATURDAYDEC.22 Sara Ruby Sara book 2621

Weaver, author of From Ridge to Freedom: The Weaver Story, signs her at the Garden of Read’n, Brooks Ave. 10–3 PM.

Get in a last-minute chit chat with Santa at A Carousel for Missoula. Light breakfast. Reservations encouraged. $6 for those older than 12; $3 for 3-12; under 3 Free.

Call 549-8382.

Get some great baked goodies and enjoy a lenten lunch at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Christmas Bake Sale, 310 S. Sixth St. W. 10–5 PM. To reserve orders of baklava and/or spanikopita call Kristina at 544-4349, Mary at 5522222 or Helen at 531-8725.

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.

Learn to brew that brew that you do during the Beer Making Class by Summer Sun Garden & Brew at the Union Club. 9 PM. Free.

nightlife Have a beer and get wild, Barnaby Wilde that is, who performs at the Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 5–8 PM. Free.

Bang a gong at the Winter Solstice Trance Drumming Workshop with Patrick Marsolek. Use collective group energy to visit the wee far-off corners of your mind. Living Art Studio, 725 W. Alder St. #17.

6:30–9:30 PM. $35. Call 4433439 to RSVP.

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The Heart to Heart Duo plays the Missoula Senior Center’s Saturday Night Dance, so slide into those glad rags and show the youngsters how it’s done. 705 S. Higgins. 7–10 PM. $5.

Take a trip to 1940s Bedford Falls and get a taste of the old times at Its a Wonderful Life-A Live Radio Play, featuring Paul Ronaldo, Karen McNenny, Malcolm Lowe, Simon Fickinger Victoria Larson and many more. Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. 7:30 PM. $10. Call 728-7529 or visit mctinc.org.

¥Que bueno! La Pachanga brings Latin-flavored tunes that include Cuban, salsa, merengue and cumbia at the Missoula Winer, 5646 Harrier Way. 8–10 PM. $8.

Larry Hirshberg breaks all the rules but mends fences like Chris LeDoux when he performs at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs. 8–10 PM. Pass the hat.

Bring your dog Hoser to the party and have her join you during a rousing rendition of Rush’s version of “Silent Night� during Christmas Karaoke with special guest KJ Reid Reimers. Palace. 9 PM. Free.

Get your country card stamped and dance the two-step like an old hand when The Mark Duboise Band plays the Lumberjack Saloon, up Graves Creek Road, just off Hwy. 12. 9 PM. Free.

The wife is outta town so let’s head to the Union Club and dance with Monsieur Jones while ThreeEared Dog plays them new-timey blues. 9 PM. Free.

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.

The Mighty Flick is back with a new stage layout and jamz for fooling around in your mom’s Camaro.

Elbow Room, 1855 Stephens Ave. 9:30 PM. Free.

Stuff yourself into some Wranglers and boot scoot on down to the Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave., for an evening of country tunes with Shodown. 9:30 PM. Free.

SUNDAYDEC.23 Pat Geraghty performs musical numbers for all you peoples at the Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 4–7 PM. Free 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 for eight classes. Visit turningthewheel.org..

nightlife See what happens when your chocolate gets on my peanut but-

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

Collie crossed with something equally handsome. He has a soft, wavy coat that's mostly black, with just enough white accents to make it really interesting. He's full of energy and loves to play, especially with other dogs.

DIDA•This beautiful cat got lost soon after

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JOY•Okay, we admit it; Joy isn't a very

pretty dog. However, we know that beauty is indeed only skin deep and what really counts is the personality inside. Joy's personality is just fine, thank you, and she would be happy to share the happiness of her name with a new family.

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.

BUBBA•Bubba is a big, sleek orange tabby 2420 W Broadway 2310 Brooks 3075 N Reserve 6149 Mullan Rd

FORREST•Forrest is a really sweet older

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with handsome markings and a sprinkle of freckles on his nose. He's been declawed, so he'll need an indoor-only home, and he'd prefer one with lots of people to talk to. He's quite a conversationalist and would be great company.

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

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.

KIPPER•Kipper, a mellow 7-year-old Aus-

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.

ED•Ed is a sweet senior feline who would

love nothing more than to partner with you for life. He’ll help you read the paper, watch tv, or keep you company while you work on your computer. This gentle soul loves treats and to be brushed. Best yet? He’s a great snuggle bug.

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GREYSON• Greyson, a 6-year-old Schnau-

zer/Maltese mix, is hoping you’re an adultonly family who can offer him patience and unconditional love as he develops that magical bond with his forever family. Greyson spent his early years in less than ideal conditions, yet is asking you to provide him a home of love and affection where he’ll flourish and give back tenfold.

SAHARA•Hi, I’m Sahara, a 4-year-old brown & black tabby who’s just settling into my stride. I love other cats, dogs and kids.

Call me acrobatic, call me a sidekick – I’m playful and good company. I like attention, but also some quiet time. Think we’ll be great together?

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gray 5-year-old girl who was recently orphaned. Resilient and loveable, she enjoys oneon-one time, investigating the world around her and keeping your secrets, but only if she’s the only cat in your home. Better yet, offer her good chin rub and you’ve made a friend for life.

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ROBOT GROUP IS BUILDING A UAV. JOIN US AND GET IN ON THE ACTION! MORE INFO AT MEETUP.COM/REPLIK8TR

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[calendar] ter at Joining Genres and Generations, an evening of diverse chamber music presented by over 20 different musicians from Imagine Missoula and the Missoula Chamber Music Society. Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams St. 7 PM. Suggested donation of $5.

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.

MONDAYDEC.24 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.

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.

Photo by Chad Harder

Imagine Missoula and the Missoula Chamber Music Society host Joining Genres and Generations at the MCT Center for Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St., Sun. Dec. 23, at 7 PM. Suggested donation of $5.

We’re open over the break this year!

We’ll be closed from 12/24-12/26 only.

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expires 1/25/13 * 3 item limit on build-your-own omelettes

Break Hours: 7am-3pm weekdays, 7am-2pm weekends

540 Daly Ave • 721-6033 • www.thinkfft.com Missoula’s Original Coffeehouse/Cafe.

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GIFTS TO STAY WARM AND DRY: Toe, Shin and Arm Warmers, Wool Hats, Jerseys, and Winter-Weight Riding Gear— All Perfect Items for the Stockings of Your Favorite Riders.

Explore dynamic exhibitions at MAM during the holidays with your family and Friends.

GIVE THE GIFT OF RELAXATION

*Buy a gift membership and receive a free MAM tote bag.

Gift Certificates from Cedar Creek Salon & Day Spa

216 W. Main St., Suite 210 • 406-543-0200 www.cedarcreekspa.com • Gift certificates & packages also available online.

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missoulaartmuseum.org

Tue-Fri 10am-5pm // Sat-Sun 12-5 PM

Admission is always free.

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lighten up

Photo courtesy Brody Klemer

When I hear about two dudes loading up an SUV with gear and heading out on tour, I typically assume the dudes are rock and rollers bent on taking over the world with guitars and drums. This wasn’t the

Domes and Magee co-wrote the piece and designed the minimal stage that includes two podiums and a backdrop, plus some surprises that shall remain known only to those who attend one of the performances. The WHAT: Don’t Take it so Lightly play is a science fictionWHO: Lost Dog Productions esque affair, WHEN: Fri., Dec. 21, at 8 PM. Union Hall, 209 E. Main St. as two possibly mad sciWHEN: Sat. Dec. 22, at 8 PM. Zoo City Apparel, 139 E. Main St. entists try to stop the HOW MUCH: $10 world from being destroyed all case for Craig Domes and Christopher the while discussing the “virtues of exisMagee, of Lost Dog Productions, who set tence.” The world of the play, as described out to perform their play, Don’t Take it so by Domes, is “a whimsical fantasy land.”

Lightly, at small venues in big cities. The All in all, though, the tour was merely tour took them to Chicago, New York City, warm-up for the duo’s two Missoula perNew Orleans and a few more places in formances. “Tour was a rehearsal between. Like up-and-coming acts of any process,” Magee says. They were able to genre, the duo performed anywhere they tune-up the play in front of an audience, could, including music venues that didn’t test out new ideas and bring a well-renormally host theater. Domes says with hearsed version to Missoula where the help of personal connections and so- Domes hopes “to have our best performcial media, Lost Dog was able to secure ance.” venues and book the tour themselves.

“For the most part, we received good re—Jason McMackin views from small audiences,” he says.

nightlife Bingo at the VFW: the easiest way to make rent since keno. 245 W. Main. 6:45 PM. $12 buy-in.

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.

TUESDAYDEC.25 Merry Christmas!

nightlife Finish off the big day with a big meal at

This ad is sponsored by Garden City Garden Supply, providing all your organic inddor/outdoor garden supplies.

Email us, like us on facebook, call or stop by Garden City Garden Supply 525 E. Spruce St. Missoula and remember BE YOUR OWN FARMER!

the Symes Hotel’s Christmas Buffet with Betty Lou, piano tunes and carols and maybe crab puffs. 8–10 PM.

WEDNESDAYDEC.26 Grab a key-tar and say yes to Progressive, a night of house and other electronic music styles with local DJs SideNote, HotPantz, and a special TBA guest. Palace. 9 PM. Free, with a progressive PBR drink special that features 25 cent drafts that go up a quarter every half hour.

The Missoula Police Department is now accepting applications for its Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy. The academy gives

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Blessiddoom looks up to you. The Ragnarok: The End Of The World Party takes place at the Zombie Tools Shop, 1909 Wyoming St. #8, Fri., Dec. 21, at 9 PM, with Blessiddoom, Mahamawaldi, Judgment Hammer and more. Free.

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.

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.

THURSDAYDEC.27 It’s the final week of the Shahs VFW residency and things are about to get real up in this piece when the group is joined by the Magpies and King Elephant. 245 W. Main St. 10 PM. $2.

nightlife Local legend and smooth talker Russ Nasset plays countrified tunes for the folks at Draught Works Brewery, 915 Toole Ave. 5–8 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.

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.

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The Xela Theater Collective plans to show you just how weird weird can get during its live performance of Quentin Tarantino’s Four Rooms, a show about New Year’s Eve, odd requests and the first days. Crystal Theater, 515 S. Higgins Ave. 8 PM. $15/$12 adv.

Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s.

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.

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.

Get high on the music of Northern Lights who perform country good-time dance flavors for all y’all who trip the light fantastic. Sunrise Saloon, 1101 Strand Ave. 9 PM. Free.

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.

Merry Christmas dudes and duderinas. Like Coolio say, “If ya got beef, eat a porkchop.”

Let’s all be real nice for two more weeks and kick off the 2013 by being rad. Send your event info to me by 5 PM on Fri., Dec. 21 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 5434367. You can also submit stuff online. Just head to the arts section of our website and scroll down a few inches and you’ll see a link that says “Submit an Event.

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eems like we’ve been paying the folks of Run Wild Missoula a lot of attention as of late. The thing is, while some of us are lying about the house staring at the weather report waiting for more snow to cover the ski hills, the dudes and gals of RWM are still out doing work, regardless of the weather.

For example, there’s the upcoming Christmas Lights Beer Run. A five-mile run might sound long or cold or long and cold to you, but if you can get out there now, when conditions are not optimal, just imagine how delightful those springtime runs in the merry, merry month of May are going to be. Besides, with the onslaught of New Year’s resolutions about to arrive you can get a jump on the rest and get after it now.

These runs aren’t serious; they are about cama-

raderie. And camaraderie is what you need if you plan to do something like the Missoula Marathon come summertime. So here’s what we’re going to do: strap on some reflective gear, a headlamp, throw on some sort of a coat and get off of our backsides.

—Jason McMackin The Run Wild Missoula Christmas Lights Beer Run takes place at Fat Cat Pizzeria, 1502 Dearborn Ave., on Wed., Dec. 26, at 6 PM. There is also an optional white elephant gift exchange. For more information, email Pat, the Chancellor of Libations, at fishnrun@bridgemail.com.

Photo by Chad Harder

THURSDAY DECEMBER 20

MONDAY DECEMBER 24

Shreddy-shreddy gnar-gnar, beginning today Lost Trail Powder Mountain is open every day until Sun., Jan. 6.

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.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 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.

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.

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.

Get your crockpot out, go potluckin’ and celebrate the solstice with Northwest Connections and honor Steve Lamar as he readies himself for retirement. Bring a side dish or dessert. 1200 Ed Rd., Condon. 7 PM.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 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.

He’s a busy dude, but Santa ain’t too busy to visit Lookout Pass Ski Area today to find out who’d been naughty/nice. Visit skilookout.com.

Join the fat man in the red suit for a fiery ride during Santa’s Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Attendees are encouraged to hangout and watch from outside Ed and Mully’s Restaurant. To signup to be a torch bearer or for more information go to skiwhitefish.com and look under “Events.”

TUESDAY DECEMBER 25 Friendly reminder, Ski-a-rinos, Snowbowl is closed today.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26 Get your jog on then get your nog on at Run Wild Missoula’s Christmas Lights Beer Run which begins and ends at the Fat Cat Pizzeria, 1502 Dearborn St. Bring reflective clothing and a head lamp for this five-mile run.

Bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange if you’d like. 6 PM. calendar@missoulanews.com

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It’s too bad that most of us only think of poverty during the holiday season. Even here, “in the land o’ plenty,” it exists year-round. But our heart strings are tugged by Salvation Army bell ringers come Christmas time and the uptick in TV ads featuring starving, fly-covered children in other countries can loosen your purse strings now and then. That said, the anonymous donations to anonymous folks in far-off places doesn’t always bring the warm fuzzies we all desire, nor does said money always end up in the hands of those who need the aid most. This is where microfinancing comes in.

My Fight is a micro-loan apparel company, one which describes itself as “a social business,” facilitating micro-financing loans. It sells some of the apparel made by those financed online. The average loan runs about $250 and are made primarily to women.

The rate of repayment is 98 percent, and women and their families are able to move up the socioeconomic ladder, rather than wait for another round

of “free money.” In contrast, according to My Fight, $1 trillion has been given to Africa since 1940. During that time the rate of poverty has increased from 11 percent to 66 percent. In other words, giving doesn’t always mean getting.

The film Banking on Trust illustrates how directly working with impoverished people can help them get out of poverty’s cycle. Taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the movie follows folks who have received micro-loans to start up small businesses.

The goal of the financiers is to stop hunger and oppression, rather than simply feed mouths. This film shows us that a little does go a long way as long as that little is spent on humanity’s potential.

—Jason McMackin Banking on Trust screens at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave., Fri., Dec. 21, at 7 PM. Cost TBA. Visit bankingontrust.com and myfight.org.

[AGENDA LISTINGS] 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.

Community members are invited to the Open Forum for UM VP of Administration and Finance candidate, Rob Gannon. UC Theater.

3:30–4:30 PM. 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.

Bring a gift to donate to deployed Montana National Guard Soldiers and receive a raffle ticket to win a customized board From Bubs’n’Boards. Dark Horse, 1805 Regent St. 9 PM. Free.

MONDAY DECEMBER 24 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.

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26

Sara Weaver, author of From Ruby Ridge to Freedom: The Sara Weaver Story, signs her book at the Garden of Read’n, 2621 Brooks Ave. 10–3 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.

Upset your parents by drinking three gallons of Budweiser to celebrate Surviving The Mayan Apocalypse, with Hollow Grind and Corporate Defiance.

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.

[38] Missoula Independent • December 20 – December 27, 2012

The Montana Shop is the perfect place to shop for the holidays.

Inspired by outdoor markets across Montana, The Montana Shop is home to local artisans, crafting clothing and accessories by hand.

Our partners produce wonderfully fun products that are made with an attention to detail only possible by loving craftsmanship.

Conveniently located on campus, a trip to The Montana Shop is always uplifting and inspiring.

Find us online at TheMontanaShop.com or in The Bookstore at The University of Montana, located in The University Center.

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THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON GIRTH I started taking medication that makes me fat—about 80 pounds overweight, which is a lot on a 5’7” female frame. Cutting calories and exercising will not change this, and I cannot stop taking this drug. It alleviates a serious mental health problem, allowing me to function normally, which is pretty much a miracle. Still, thanks to my weight gain, I am getting super-depressed. I think people must look at me like I’m some undisciplined pig. My cute clothes no longer fit, so I bought clothes that hide the weight. I’d love to date, but I’m so uncomfortable looking at myself naked that I can’t imagine letting anyone else do it.

—Ballooned It isn’t fair. It’s not like you spent the year locked in a room with Ben and Jerry and Colonel Sanders, yet here you are thinking people must look at your butt and wonder whether you beep when you back up.

Although you say cutting calories doesn’t help, you should ask your doctor whether cutting carbs might. There’s evidence that a low-carb diet (with adequate fat intake) is the best way for most people to lose and keep off weight. It also seems to alleviate or even beat down some diseases—for example, eliminating diabetes symptoms in Dr. Jay Wortman and very possibly being responsible for the reversal in progressive multiple sclerosis symptoms in Dr. Terry Wahls. (See drjaywortman.com and terrywahls.com, and read “Why We Get Fat,” by Gary Taubes, for the dietary evidence based on his vetting of thousands of studies.)

But, let’s say there’s no way for you to lose the weight. Well-meaning friends will tell you things like “sexy is a state of mind,” which will seem like the dumbest thing you’ve ever heard in light of how you probably feel you resemble the state of Texas.

Actually, there are decades of studies showing that “walking the walk”—acting the way you’d like to feel—is one of the most effective ways to change how you feel.

For example, experimental social psychologist Dr. Dana R. Carney had people assume power-broker poses like sitting with their hands behind their head and their feet up on a desk. Subjects only assumed two different poses for a total of two minutes, but this led to measurable psychological, biochemical and behavioral changes. Those who were assigned the power poses had their levels of the domi-

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They reported feeling significantly more powerful and “in charge,” and their willingness to take risks in a subsequent gambling test suggests that they meaningfully increased their confidence.

Findings like Carney’s make the “just walk the walk” advice I found in the book “Stop Calling Him Honey” sound a lot more hopeful than hokey. The co-authors, Maggie Arana and Julienne Davis, advise body-loathing women (of all sizes) who want to feel sexy to strut naked, in high heels, in front of their mirror. They tell you to watch yourself running your hands up and down your bare skin, tell yourself, “I’m sexy,” and really mean it, feel it—and to keep at it until it eventually starts to ring true.

If that still sounds like a fool’s errand (even with the help of Jose Cuervo and James Brown), it might help to have a role model. Look up YouTube videos of 200-plus-pound indie rocker Beth Ditto, who struts around in body-hugging dresses, corsets and fishnets like she invented sexy. Beth Ditto’s fatitude inspired Nikki, a friend of Arana and Davis’, to start walking tall and wide in form-fitting, cleavage-baring clothes instead of dressing like she’s apologizing for not being built like a paper cut.

And sure, there are a lot of guys who won’t date above a size 8 or 10, but you don’t need to attract “a lot of guys” unless you’re opening a sports bar. There are men who prefer the larger ladies and those who don’t have a stringent requirement for any sort of body size, but what no guy wants is a woman who’s piled on the shame.

Work on adjusting both your head and your appearance. Spend money on your hair, makeup, and a new wardrobe—no tentwear!—and go to one of those bra specialty stores where a little old Hungarian lady will yank you into a bra that fits. And keep in mind that in a world of people shoving their problems behind the furniture (especially stigmatized problems like mental health issues), you’re doing what it takes to be mentally healthy and functional.

If you look at your weight from this angle, it seems you’ve got good reason to march through the world like you’re all that and 80 pounds more o’ that.

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

[C2] Missoula Independent • December 20 – December 27, 2012

The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Advisory Council has openings for new members with expertise in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, family practice medicine, child protection, counseling and family development. MCH is charged with advising the Missoula CityCounty Board of Health for the purpose of promoting maternal

child health in Missoula County.

To apply, please send a letter of interest which specifies your area of expertise to Pat Buffington, MCCHD, 301 West Alder, Missoula MT 59802 or pbuffington@co.missoula.mt.us by December 31st, 2012. This Council meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Missoula City-County Health Department.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Isaac Newton is regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history. But the time he spent as a member of the English Parliament was undistinguished. The only public comment he ever made while serving there was a request to close the window because he was cold. Basketball star Michael Jordan had a similar schism. In the prime of his outstanding career, he took a year off to try playing baseball, which he did poorly. After analyzing 2013’s astrological aspects, Aries, I’m guessing that you should cultivate a firm intention to avoid doing what Newton and Jordan did. Keep playing to your strengths and emphasizing what you love. Don’t get sidetracked by peripheral concerns.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 2013, I’d like to help you cultivate an even more reliable relationship with your intuitions and hunches than you already have. You may not need much guidance from me, since the astrological omens indicate this will happen quite naturally. There’s another kind of inspiration I hope to offer you in the coming months: clues about how to be “bad” in ways that will give your goodness more vigor. And when I say “bad,” I’m not referring to nastiness or insensitivity, but rather to wildness and playfulness and experimentation. Here’s one further service I want to provide, Taurus: helping you build a greater capacity to receive gifts, blessings, and support.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the year 1900, few people believed that human beings would ever fly through the sky in machines. Most scientists thought that such a feat was impossible. For years, the Wright Brothers had a hard time convincing anyone to believe their flights were actually taking place, even though they had photos and witness reports as documentation. Although the leap you’ll be capable of in 2013 isn’t quite as monumental as the Wright Brothers’, it could be pretty important in the history of your own life. You may also have to deal with skepticism akin to what they had to face. Be true to your vision, Gemini!

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 2013, I predict you will see why it’s wise to phase out an influence you have loved to hate for far too long. Uncoincidentally, you will also have a talent for purging emotional burdens and psychic debris that you’ve been holding on to since the bad old days. No later than your birthday, if all goes well, you will be free from a subtle curse you’ve been casting on yourself; you will finally be attending to one of your long-neglected needs; and you will have turned some rather gawky, half-assed wizardry into a smooth and silky magic.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2013, I pledge to help you raise your lovability. It’s not that you are unlovable now, of course, but there’s always room for improvement, right? And if people become even more attracted to you than they already are, then you’re likely to get a lot of collaborative and cooperative work done. You will thrive as you and your allies work on projects that make your corner of the world a better and more interesting place. So what are the first three actions you could take to raise your lovability?

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): First question: Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m afraid I will never achieve my noblest dreams or live according to my highest ideas”? Answer: There’s a very good chance that in the coming year you will banish that fear from the sacred temple of your imagination. Second question: Have you ever wondered if maybe you unconsciously undermine the efforts of people who are trying to assist you? Answer: In the coming months you should discover exactly what to do to prevent such a thing from happening. Third question: Do you know the single most important question you should be asking in 2013? Answer: I predict you will figure that out sometime in the next three weeks.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2013, I will be encouraging you to journey into the frontiers and experiment with the unknown. I will seek to inspire you to go in search of teachings you’ve needed for a long time. Are you ready for this expansion, Libra? Are you feeling a natural urge to explore forbidden zones and discover missing secrets and mess with your outmoded taboos? As you might imagine, doing this work would motivate you to develop a healthier relationship with your fears. To bolster your courage, I suggest you find some new freedom songs to sing.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 2013, I will do what I can to ensure that your fiscal biorhythms are in close alignment with the universal cash flow. You should have pretty good instincts about this worthy project yourself, Scorpio. And so there’s an excellent chance that your wealth will increase. The upgrade will be especially dramatic if you are constantly scheming about how you can share your riches and benefit other people with your generosity. I think there will also be an interesting fringe benefit if you maintain maximum integrity as you enhance your access to valuable resources: You will develop a more useful relationship with your obsessive tendencies.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 2013, I pledge to conspire with you to achieve more mixtures, connections, accords and unifications than you ever thought possible. I will furthermore be a fount of suggestions about how you can live well in two worlds. I will coach you to create a peace treaty with your evil twin and your nemesis, and I will help you develop a knack for steering clear of other people’s bad ideas and sour moods. I can’t of course guarantee that you will never again experience a broken heart, but I swear I will do everything I can do to heal the broken part of your heart that you’ve been suffering from.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When he was 21, the Capricorn writer Jack London set off to prospect for gold in the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. He had a rough time there. Malnourished, he suffered from scurvy and leg pain. To make matters worse, he didn’t find much gold, and returned home broke. On the other hand, he met scores of adventure seekers who told him stories of their travels.

These tales served as rich raw material for his novel The Call of the Wild, published in 1903. It made him famous and is generally regarded as his masterpiece. I’m guessing you will begin a similar trajectory in 2013, Capricorn. Events that may at first seem less than successful will ultimately breed a big breakthrough.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I can’t force you to seek more pleasure in 2013. I won’t nag you to play harder and explore the frontiers of feeling really good. However, I will say this: If you don’t plan to put yourself into at least partial alignment with the cosmic mandate to have maximum fun, you may not get the best use out of the advice I’ll be offering though my horoscopes in the coming year. Please consider the possibility of ramping up your capacity for pure enjoyment.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The study of ancient Mayan civilization owes a lot to the fact that Americans started buying lots of chewing gum in the late 19th century. Huh? Here’s the connection: For a long time, chicle was one of the prime ingredients in Chiclets, Juicy Fruit, Bazooka bubble gum and many other brands of chewing gum. Chicle is obtained from the sap of sapodilla trees, which grow in abundance in Central America and Mexico. Over the decades, workers harvesting the chicle accidentally found many Mayan ruins covered in overgrown vegetation, then told archaeologists about their discoveries. I foresee a metaphorically comparable sequence happening in your life during 2013. In unexpected ways, you will be put back in touch with and benefit from lost, forgotten or unexplored parts of the past.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the construction of City Development Services, Missoula City Hall will be received by the City of Missoula, office of the City Clerk, located at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802 until 2:00 PM on January 22, 2013, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the Mayor’s Conference Room. All work is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by MMW Architects. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MMW Architects, located at 125 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802 upon payment of $100.00 for each set and a shipping and handling fee of $35. The documents will be available @ MMW on Thursday, December 20, 2012 after 1:00 PM. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition, will be refunded their payment, and any NON-BIDDER upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $100.00. Any shipping and handling fee will not be refunded. Each Bid or Proposal must be accompanied by a cashiers check, certified check, or Bid Bond payable to The City of Missoula in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and must be in the form specified in MCA 18-1-201 through 206.

The bid bond or other security shall protect and indemnify City of Missoula against the failure or refusal of the bidder to enter into the contract within 30 days of bid acceptance. Bid security will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Late bids will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration. Bid must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder.

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

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listed in MCA 39-9-211. 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. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of this construction 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 City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. The Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Building Construction 2012 apply to this project. The City of Missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the owner, to reject any and all proposals received, 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 owner’s requirements. The contractor is required to be an equal opportunity employer. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:00 PM, local time, January 22, 2013.

There will be a pre-bid conference at MMW Architects, 125 West Alder Street on January 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM, and existing facility walk-through is scheduled immediately following the pre-bid conference at the site, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula MT 59802.

Please meet at MMW Architects. Each BIDDER will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor. THE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE QUALIFIED BIDDER WHOSE BID PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. Proposals shall be sealed and marked “Proposals for City Development Services, Missoula City Hall, c/o Office of the City Clerk” and addressed to: Office of the City Clerk 435 Ryman Street Missoula, MT 59802 The envelopes shall also be marked with the Bidder’s Name, Address and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Interested contractors are encouraged to sign up for automatic notifications and updates on this and other City projects by visiting www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids. Click on the “Bid Notification” button in the upper right hand corner of the page to sign up.

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

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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 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)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 The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to hear public comment on an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Section 3.16.090 by changing the interest rate calculation for the curb, gutter, sidewalk, alley approach, storm sewer, public park and other improvements loan fund program. For further information contact Brentt Ramharter, Finance Director at 5526108. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to consider a resolution increasing fees set forth in the Parks and Recreation Master Fee Schedule for facility use, reservations, contracts, permits and programs for 2013. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Clerk office. For further information, contact Shirley Kinsey, Parks & Recreation at 552-6273. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC, City Clerk CITY OF MISSOULA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 140 West Pine, Missoula, Montana, to consider a resolution amending the fiscal year 2013 budget to identify expenditure categories and supporting revenues for the Transportation Planning component of the new Development Services Department. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Clerk office. For further information, contact Brentt Ramharter, Finance Director at 552-6108. If you have comments, please mail them to: City Clerk, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. /s/ Martha L. Rehbein, CMC, City Clerk IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF CASS, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA Civil No.: 09-2012-DM-01362 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 PRO-

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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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Cause No. DP-12-198 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF RALPH M. SHOTLIFF, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charles L. Shotliff 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 Charles L. Shotliff, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Dan Cederberg, PO Box 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807-8234, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 7th day of December, 2012.

CEDERBERG LAW OFFICES, P.C., 269 West Front Street, PO Box 8234, Missoula, MT 59807-8234 /s/ Dan G. Cederberg, Attorneys for Personal Representative 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 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 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 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. 4 Cause No. DP-12-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF OTTO E. SCHWARTZ, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Douglas K. Schwartz has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Douglas K. Schwartz, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o David J. Steele II, GEISZLER & FROINES, PC, 619 Southwest Higgins, Suite K, Missoula, Montana 59803 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 4th day of December, 2012.

GEISZLER & FROINES, PC /s/ David J. Steele II, Attorneys for the Personal Representative. I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 4th day of December, 2012 /s/ Douglas K. Schwartz, Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Cause No. DV-12-1471 Dept. No. 4 Karen S. Townsend Notice of Hearing on Name Change In the Matter of the Name Change of Clifford A. Sipp-Angst, Petitioner. This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Clifford Anthony Sipp-Angst to Clifford Anthony Steele.

The hearing will be on 01/22/2013 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Missoula County. Date: 12/13/12. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Andrew Jenks, Deputy Clerk of Court MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MISSOULA COUNTY Dept. No. 4 Karen S. Townsend Cause No. DV-1-1260 SUMMONS (JOHN MAESKY, JR., CAROLYN S. MAESKY, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent) MICHAEL K. HAINES, Plaintiff, v. JOHN MAESKY, JR. and CAROLYN S. MAESKY, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. TO: JOHN MAESKY, JR., CAROLYN S. MAESKY, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent. A lawsuit has been filed against you. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Missoula County, Montana, and described as follows: Seeley Lake Estates No. 1, S01, T16N, R15W, Block 003, Lot 004, SLY EST Seeley Lake Estates-Lot 4 Blk 3 Geo Code: 04254001301170000 Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (or 42 days if you are the State of Montana, a state

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agency, or a state officer or employee), you must serve on the plaintiffs an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. Do not include the day you were served in your calculation of time. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are listed below. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You must file your answer or motion with the court. Date: October 24, 2012. /s/ Shirley E. Faust, CLERK, DISTRICT COURT MISSOULA COUNTY By /s/ Cady Sowre, Deputy ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Brian J. Smith, Kathryn S. Mahe, GARLINGTON, LOHN & ROBINSON, PLLP, 350 Ryman Street-P.O. Box 7909, Missoula, MT 59807-7909 Telephone (406) 523-2500 Telefax (406) 5232595 bjsmith@garlington.com ksmahe@garlington.com By /s/ Kathryn S. Mahe 12/20/2012, 12/27/2012, 1/3/2013 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 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 abovenamed 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 subdivi-

sion 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-ofway 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. 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 Ti-

tles, 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 Ninetytwo and 48/100ths Dollars ($292.48); and other/recording fees in the amount of Fortyseven 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 Thirty-nine 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 Missoula, 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 Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 04/23/04, recorded as Instrument No. 200411500, Bk 731, Pg 361, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Kraig A. Michels and Marie L. Michels, husband and wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lots 6, 7, 8, and the East One-Half of Lot 9 in Block 58 of Daly’s Addition, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Recording Reference: Book 662 of Micro Records at Page 560 Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 10/01/10 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of November 1, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $284,510.72. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $241,305.77, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front

PUBLIC NOTICES steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on March 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.92066) 1002.184338-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated 08/09/07, recorded as Instrument No. 200720650 Bk 803 Pg 515, mortgage records of Missoula County, Montana in which Zach Allen and Robin Allen, husband and wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and First American Title Company was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded First American Title Company as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property (“Property”) located in Missoula County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot 4 in Block 1 of Meadowlark Addition No. 2, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 05/01/11 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of October 30, 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $241,251.83. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $228,105.55, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction on the front steps of the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, City of Missoula on March 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee’s deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all nonmonetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee’s termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# 7023.100015) 1002.214890-File No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 11, 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 212 OF 44 RANCH, PHASES 3 AND 4, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY,

MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Donald S. Vanderveen and Larena R. Vanderveen, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title of Missoula, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 5, 2010 and recorded on May 6, 2010 on Book 859 and Page 534 as Document No. 201008647. 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 $1,122.08, 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 August 31, 2012 is $210,064.23 principal, interest at the rate of 4.75000% now totaling $7,483.50, late charges in the amount of $241.52, escrow advances of $1,947.33, and other fees and expenses advanced of $563.63, plus accruing interest at the rate of $27.34 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/ 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 1st 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 Chase V Vanderveen 41954.149

Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on October 22, 2007 and recorded on October 30, 2007 in Book 808 and Page 209 as Document No. 200728572. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, FA. 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 $2,174.31, beginning February 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 28, 2012 is $330,917.96 principal, interest at the rate of 6.5% now totaling $39,291.92, late charges in the amount of $2,370.03, escrow advances of $5,302.26, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,850.95, plus accruing interest at the rate of $58.93 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/ 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 2nd 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, Idaho Commission expires: 5/26/2015 Chase V Williamson 41916.723

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 11, 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: TRACT C OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1821, A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT WIDE PRIVATE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT, AS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO, 1821 Kathryn L. Williamson and Margaret F. Eldridge, as

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 11, 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 IN THE NE1/4SW1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, P.M.M., MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, MORE SUBSTANTIALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT WHICH IS A 24 INCH CAR AXLE FROM WHICH THE CENTER QUARTER OF SECTION 7 BEARS N.56 20’E., 1228.4 FEET; THENCE S. 24 45’E., 300 FEET TO A 24 INCH CAR AXLE ; THENCE S.89 47’ W., 180.75 FEET TO A

3/4 INCH PIPE; THENCE S.89’ 47’ W., 87.8 FEET; THENCE N. 14 48’ W., 53.7 FEET; THENCE N.14 48’W., 228.3 FEET; THENCE N.89 47’ E., 215 FEET THE POINT OF BEGINNING RECORDING REFERENCE: DEED EXHIBIT NO. 2479 AND BOOK 364 OF MICRO RECORDS AT PAGE 821 Scott B Jungers, 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 Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2004 and recorded on November 5, 2004 in Bk-742, Page-1458 under Document No. 200431445. The beneficial interest is currently held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as Successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT 2005-1. 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 $1,091.39, beginning July 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 20, 2012 is $169,447.01 principal, interest at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $23,773.72, late charges in the amount of $491.13, escrow advances of $6,395.19, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,219.40, plus accruing interest at the rate of $27.27 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: October 9, 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 9th 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/ Cassidy M Wilcox Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 7/16/2013 Chase V. Jungers 41916.656 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 11, 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 301 of Pleasant View Homes No. 3, a platted subdivision in Missoula County, Montana according to the official recorded plat thereof Nathan P.

Dolan, J. Patrick Dolan and Shelley Dolan, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Stewart Title of Missoula County, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated July 30, 2009 and Recorded July 30, 2009 in Book 844, Page 1139 under Document No. 200918896. 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 $996.17, 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 December 01, 2012 is $180,344.47 principal, interest at the rate of 4.87500% now totaling $5,861.20, late charges in the amount of $547.20, escrow advances of $2,709.09, and other fees and expenses advanced of $1,926.75, plus accruing interest at the rate of $24.09 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 5, 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 5th 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 Gmac V Dolan 41965.739 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on February 12, 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: THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 1 AND THE NORTH ONE- HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 14 OF BUTTE ADDITION, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF Joe Long, 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 Deed of Trust dated on October 11, 2006 and recorded on October 16, 2006 in Book 785, Page 371 under Document No. 200626757. The beneficial interest is currently held by BANK OF AMERICA N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO

BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP. 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 $469.23, 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 November 2, 2012 is $153,902.90 principal, interest at the rate of 2.000% now totaling $4,612.79, late charges in the amount of $182.10, escrow advances of $897.24, and other fees and expenses advanced of $929.82S, plus accruing interest at the rate of $8.43 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 5, 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 5th 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/ Cassidy M Wilcox Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 7/16/2013 BACVs. Long 42019.517 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,

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 2/18/2014 Chase/Pielaet 41916.145 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 re-

quired 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

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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 KennedySoden, 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 prop-

erty 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 Assis-

tant 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: 5-262015 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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: 11-01664-5 Loan Number:

1205271905 APN: 5844006 TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on March 20, 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, to-wit: LOT 17H OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF COBBAN AND DISNMORE’S ORCHARD HOMES, LOT 17, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. More commonly known as: 142 SMALL LANE, MISSOULA, MT DALE S. MARTELL, SUSAN L MARTELL, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, as the original grantor(s), conveyed said real property to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the original trustee, to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT, as the original beneficiary, by a Trust Indenture dated as of December 23, 2005, and recorded on January 4, 2006 in Film No. 767 at Page 104 under Document No. 200600274, in the Official Records of the Office of the Record of Missoula County, Montana (“Deed of Trust”). The current beneficiary is: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4 (the “Beneficiary”). FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY was named as Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of a Substitution of Trustee dated May 6, 2011 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 November 9, 2012: Balance due on monthly payments from February 1, 2011 and which payments total: $26,245.62: Late charges: $901.74 Net Other Fees: $40.00 Advances: $4,039.28 There is presently due on the obligation the principal sum of $190,585.93 plus accrued interest thereon at the rate of 3.50000% per annum from January 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 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: November 12, 2012 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature. A-4331827 12/20/2012, 12/27/2012, 01/03/2013 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, to-wit: 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 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 A-4328321 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 03/25/2013 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. TX2-9840407, Richardson, TX 75082 T.S. NO. 120011452 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 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 Invest-

ments 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

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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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120 Harlem: 1 bedroom, den-area, top floor, laundry, private deck, free cable, heat paid. $750, 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 5496106 1301 Montana: Newer studios, Pergo floors, full kitchen with DW, laundry, patio, heat & cable paid $660 & $625. 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 549-6106 1801 Howell #3. 2 bed/1 bath, W/D hookups, storage, shared yard, pet okay. RENT INCENTIVE $725. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060 1826 S. 4TH ST. W.: 2 BEDROOM, 2ND FLOOR, CARPORT & STORAGE, ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, BIG CLOSETS, BY GOOD FOOD STORE, PRIVATE DECK, NO SMOKING OR DOGS, CAT ALLOWED!, HEAT PAID, $775. 1YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 549-6106

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal and State Fair Housing Acts, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, marital status, age, and/or creed or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, and pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To report discrimination in housing call HUD at toll-free at 1-800-877-7353 or Montana Fair Housing toll-free at 1-800-929-2611

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom $695 quiet cul-de-sac, DW, coin-op laundry, off street parking, H/W/S/G paid, No pets, no smoking. 2 WEEKS FREE With 6 Month Lease (Limited Time to Qualified Applicants) GATEWEST 728-7333 2212 1/4 North: Studio on alley, yard, full kitchen, shower, dog welcome $480. 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 549-6106 322 BENTON #B: STUDIO, ONSITE WASHING MACHINE, JUST OFF OF HIGGINS AVENUE, CENTRAL, * NO COOKING *, NEW CARPET, ALL PAID, $375. 1-YEAR COSTCO MEMBERSHIP. Garden City Property Management 5466106

2 bedroom, 1 bath $795 W/S/G paid, newly renovated, Southside location, DW, W/D hookups, carport. No pets, no smoking. 2 WEEKS FREE With 6 Month Lease (Limited Time to Qualified Applicants) GATEWEST 728-7333

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2115 Livingston. 3 bed/2.5 bath, newer home, DW, W/D hookups, double garage. $1275. RENT INCENTIVE. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

MOBILE HOMES Lolo RV Park Spaces available to rent w/s/g/elec included $425/month 406-273-6034

2608 O’Shaughnesy. 3 bed/2 bath, newer home in Hellgate Meadows subdivision, DW, W/D hookups, pet. $1275. RENT INCENTIVE. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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407 S. 5th St. E. “B” 2bed/1bath, W/D hookups, close to University, all utilities paid. RENT INCENTIVE. $800. Grizzly Property Management 542-2060

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REAL ESTATE 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 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. 2407653. pat@properties2000.com 1520 South 6th West. 2 bed, 1.5 bath with wood floors, fenced yard & basement. $185,000. KD Dickinson, Portico Real Estate 327-8787. kdrae52@msn.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 3 Bdr, 2 Bath Pleasant View home. $205,900. Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 239-6696, or visit www.mindypalmer.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 4600 Monticello. 3 bed, 2 bath with 2 car garage in Canyon Creek. Private backyard & patio. $176,000. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 546-5816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com 5 Bdr, 4 Bath, Wye area area home on 2.5 acres. $389,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 6544 McArthur. 3 bed, 2.5 bath with gas fireplace and 2 car garage. $240,000. Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties 240-6503. riceteam@bigsky.net Call me, Jon Freeland, for a free comparative market analysis.

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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 Huge Lot Bungalow Style Home Middle of Missoula, close to Good Food Store, 1/2 acre + lot, enormous shop, great home. 203 Curtis, 2405227 porticorealestate.com I can help you sell your home!

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544-7507. www.rochelleglasgow.com Remarkably Cute 2039 S 10th West. 2 bedroom on large lot near Good Food Store, bike trails and schools. Full basement and single garage. KD, Portico Real Estate, 240-5227 www.porticorealestate.com

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

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

Starting at $144,900. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties. 8804749. montpref@bigsky.net 4433A Bordeaux Blvd. Newer 3 bed, 2 bath with 2 car garage.

Fenced backyard with dog kennel & pergola. Very nice! $179,000. Rochelle Glasgow, Prudential Missoula 728-8270. glasgow@montana.com 5104 Village View Way #3.

Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath South HIlls condo with garage & patio. $164,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 240-7653. pat@properties2000.com 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 5 4 6 - 5 8 1 6 annierealtor@gmail.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 7 2 8 - 8 2 7 0 . glasgow@montana.com Affordable Townhomes Didn’t think you could afford to buy your own place? This sweet new, green-built development may be your ticket. STARTING AT $79,000. 1400 Burns, 2405227 porticorealestate.com Beautiful Downtown Triplex Two 2 bedroom units and one 1 bedroom; great rental history; great building on Historic

723 North 5th St. $179,500 www.723n5thmissoula.com 2 bed, 1.5 bath with open kitchen, maple floors & deep soaking tub.

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4433A Bordeaux Blvd $179,000 MLS# 20123402 • Bellvue model 3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car attached garage • Fenced backyard, pergola & many upgrades

Register with tons of character and in great shape! $359,500.

518 Alder porticorealestate.com 240-5227 Open & Light & Green & Clean Efficiency abounds in this 3 bed, 2.5 bath stand alone super-insulated condo with heated floors and so much more.

1530 S 12th W. Near Good Food Store and bike trails. $250,000. 240-5227. porticorealestate.com The Uptown Flats have two one bed one bath units starting at $149,900. Great downtown living! Call Anne 546-5816 for s h o w i n g . www.movemontana.com

info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com Georgetown Lake Lot Bargain price of $44,000 for a 2.87 acre parcel only 6 miles to Discovery and half a mile to the lake, ready to build site, nice open meadow, year round access, 546-4797 www.postlets.com/repb/48815 48 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

COMMERCIAL 110 Main Street, Stevensville.

Restaurant in heart of Stevensville next to Blacksmith Brewery. $149,000. Betsy Milyard, Montana Preferred Properties 8804749. montpref@bigsky.net

Uptown Flats. From $149,900.

Upscale gated community near downtown. All SS appliances, car port, storage and access to community room and exercise room plus more. Anne Jablonski, Portico Real Estate 5465816. annierealtor@gmail.com www.movemontana.com

MANUFACTURED

HOMES

1825 Burlington. Two central Missoula lots with 3 bed, 2 bath mobile. Great investment or first time buy. $89,900. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 2407653. pat@properties2000.com

LAND FOR SALE 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 4,500 Sq Ft Lot on the Northside.

Zoned for single or multifamily.

All utilities available. $59,000.

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Units, pricing and info available at www.mullanheights.com

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REAL ESTATE 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.

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 @ 240-6503. 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 728-8270. 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 Proper-

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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. 8804749. montpref@bigsky.net 3 Bdr, 2 Bath, Stevensville area home on 6+ acres. $339,000.

Prudential Montana. For more info call Mindy Palmer @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com 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 @ 2396696, or visit www.mindypalmer.com

2 car garage. Zoned commercial with 48’x30’ shop. $293,500.

Robin Rice, Montana Preferred Properties.

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MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL

57005 West Road, Moiese. Certified Organic Farm with artesian well on 80 acres near Flathead River. $525,000. Pat McCormick, Properties 2000. 2407653. pat@properties2000.com

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

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PRICE REDUCED! 102 Boardwalk, Stevensville. 3 bed, 2 bath,

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