Distinctly Montana Magazine

a note from the PUBLISHERs The days are short The sun a spark Hung thin between The dark and dark. ho says "13" is an unlucky num ~John Updike, "January," ber? This is our 13th issue of Distinctly A Child's Calendar, 1965 W Montana since acquiring the magazine in the fall of 2010. Looking back, it is kind of amazing that we have been able to preside over a complete transformation of the magazine in almost every way imaginable…from layout and display to distribution, from feature content to graphic art, from our Web site to our social media and, starting with this issue, from standard size to over-size (notice the difference)? Of course, we don't do this alone; our level of excellence is supported by a marvelous ensemble of Montanans—our editor, Valerie Harms, our art director, Robert Rath, a bevy of writers, artists, photographers, and the occasional renegade, reprobate, or raconteur to spice the pages we bring to you in each of the four seasons, when living or visiting Montana is special in (distinctly) its own way. Our winter issue is always a handy "how to" and "how about" guide to "Healthy, Well and Fit," where we dwell a bit on the 24 APARTMENTS FOR RENT AVAILABLE JANUARY 2014 1546 Tempest Court, Bozeman (27th Avenue, 1/2 Block North of Oak Street) · Superb Mountain Views · Short Walk to Major Retail Centers · Close to Restaurants, Supermarkets, Shopping and More www.distinctlymontana.com hardiness of the Montana lifestyle; and the essential treatments, practices, and cures which lend themselves to bolstering our lives well-lived. Join us in experiencing Native American sweat lodges, imagining the stark winter of the Yaak Valley, skiing backcountry to yurts or zipping in iceboats along the length of Canyon Ferry. Find out what Montana's snow will be like in 30 years, how to catch a rustler, grill a quail, make cranberry cake, or why we love the Rocky Mountain Orchestra. Well…what are you waiting for? Zip up that parka, strap on those skis, and join us for a real Montana winter! Bill Muhlenfeld, Publisher bill@distinctlymontana.com Anthea George, Publisher anthea@distinctlymontana.com Property Features · Two bedroom, two bath corner units with large patios or decks · Secure entry with furnished lobby and elevator · 10 foot open garage parking with large attached storage rooms · A/C and gas fireplaces · Penthouse suites with vaulted ceilings and upgraded finishes · Furnished and ADA units available 9

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