Distinctly Montana Magazine

publishers Bill Muhlenfeld and Anthea George Editorial Director Valerie Harms valerie@distinctlymontana.com art Director and designer Robert Rath Contributing Photographers Matthew Allain Dave Bell Miles Glynn Jennifer Killion Lester A. Kish Phil Knight Linda McCarthy Erik Petersen Alexis Pike Michael Wilder Print Management Pam Koehler, Koehler + Co. We welcome your comments! LIKE the magazine? comments welcome at distinctly montana's FB page For inquiries, distribution, advertising or subscription information call (406) 600-7660 or email sales@distinctlymontana.com. Distinctly Montana is owned by Star Ridge New Media, LLC, a Montana company. ©2002-2014 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or in part, without our written permission is prohibited. Distinctly Montana welcomes freelance contributions. See "submissions" on our Web site at www.distinctlymontana.com. Neither Star Ridge New Media, LLC nor Distinctly Montana are responsible for loss, damage or any other injury to unsolicited manuscripts, photography, or artwork in any form. PRINTED IN THE USA. STAR RIDGE Published by Star Ridge New Media, LLC. 1425 W. Main St. #101 Bozeman, Montana 59715 www.distinctlymontana.com PLEASE KEEP, PASS ALONG, OR RECYCLE. NEW MEDIA llc Distinctly Montana Winter 2014 issue (ISSN pending) is published in December, 2013. Distinctly Montana is a quarterly, seasonal publication (December, March, June, September) of Star Ridge New Media, LLC. Star Ridge New Media LLC is a Montana company. Montana sister cities page 80 Brian D'Ambrosio lives in Missoula. His most recent project Warriors on the Ice details the lives, careers, and post-game experiences of the toughest guys in the history of the NHL. It will be available January 2014. For the love of... page 85 Lacey Middlestead is a Helena-based freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast whose first love is Montana. She's been described as having "mismatched genetics" for her escapades in hockey and motocross but utilizes them to write anecdotes for the Helena Vigilante and on her blog, bitofgracebitofgrit.blogspot.com. We're howling for your material! Attention writers and musicians and non-profits! Writers: We are looking for entertaining fiction (under 1500 words) Musicians: Tell us about your music and upcoming performances Nonprofit organizations: Tell us about your upcoming events and news Hot water. Cool refergerator. #CFE29TSDSS $3099 suggested retail price (406) 587-0342 www.bozemantv.com Mon - Fri 9 - 6 sat 9 - 5:30 Corner of 7th & Durston Bozeman Buy local, buy American, and save money with affordable, quality brands from Bozeman TV, Furniture & Appliance. www.distinctlymontana.com 11

• Cover