Contents
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on the cover
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Letter from the Publisher
Perfect Places
for Montana Weddings
Women at work:
How nonprofits help form careers
Gal-livanting around Montana
Weavers' Groups Waiting for You
by Valerie Harms
Single in Montana:
Roundup of Singles' Groups
by Jaimi Boyd
Archery Adventures
by Miki Lowe
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excerpt from
The Lovebird
by Natalie Brown
The Bite
Color Me Healthy
by Janice Haugen
Ginger Tea Pumpkin Custard
by Rhonda Adkins
Ashley Stevick is a Montana-based
photographer specializing in wedding,
family, boudoir, fine art and commercial
photography. Her open-minded and
artistic approach manage to transform
the ordinary into something beautiful,
emotional and memorable. She displays
her art at Stash: An Artists' Co-op of Sorts.
Re-enacting a photo from 1890 are
(In order from the left):
Naomi Julian
Anica Lees
Jessica Ragain
Cryssy K. Saoirse-DeBoer
Joy Lynn Baker
Ashley Nettles
Kelli Dawn Shields-Stephens
Thanks to RE Couture-Upscale Resale for
use of the dresses.
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top of her game
Pilates Teacher
Liz Ann Kudrna
Five things you should know
host a fall party, montana style!
by Shelby Humphreys
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Crossing Divides:
how wilderness heals
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A women's icon:
Helena's Commemorative Mural
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by Katie Gibson
by Ellen Baumler
Parting Shot
by Donnie Sexton
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