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WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE THE HELENA COMMUNITY We care about you and we care about this community. For over 30 years we have believed in the idea that nice does matter and have strived to make a difference. And we will always be here to lend you a helping hand along the way.

As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd. This publication was created with the idea that there is power in numbers. If we work together as small, local businesses, we can all afford a high-quality, alternative advertising option that is both created and distributed by local businesses. Be Local/Shop Local is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of our community.

Make a difference. Shop local.

406.285.1274 or www.belocalhelena.com Glacier Bancorp Family

406-495-2400

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Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

North Montana/Main Branch - 3030 N. Montana Avenue - 495-2400 Real Estate H.O.M.E. Branch - 3171 N. Montana Avenue - 495-2520 Westside Branch - Lundy Center - 306 Euclid Avenue - 495-2480 Downtown Branch - 321 Fuller Avenue - 495-2540 Eastside Branch - 1900 9th Avenue - 495-2500 East Helena Branch - 101 Lane Avenue, East Helena - 495-2570

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Kelly Fortune: Marketing Specialist + Owner Lori Huseby: Graphic Designer + Owner Deanna Satre: Webmaster + Owner

Cover Photo by Lisa Kunkel Photography

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Spectacular selection of unique Christmas decor, delicious candy, and great gift ideas. Don’t miss the new jewelry arriving daily.

Free gift wrapping always available to complement your purchases.

Providing information technology solutions for your personal and small business productivity.

We will help you assess your needs.

Call Duane Johnson today.

825 Great Northern Blvd Helena // 442-6210 grandjunctionmercantile.com

duane@allways-onit.com 285-1628 // 949.1628 allways-onit.com

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Two location in Helena, offering authentic water boiled bagels, house roasted coffee, fresh baked cinnamon rolls and many other fresh baked treats. Baking from the best ingredients available, we make every effort to offer the finest products possible.

735 N Last Chance Gulch, 449-6000 // 1421 11th Ave, 443-1900 Helena // thebagelcompany.net

One Promise. One Warranty.

The Pierce Promise is offered exclusively

by Pierce Flooring and Design. This warranty is designed exclusively for our customers to eliminate the confusion surrounding the various manufactures warranties and to help our customers shop with confidence in knowing their purchase with Pierce will be covered.

We have a proven track record as a leader in business in Montana for over 80 years.

That longevity is based on the way we have treated our customers historically. We are proud to continue that tradition.

Lazy neighborhood strolls. Quiet Sunday afternoons.

Sometimes, simple is better.

Why should buying flooring be complicated?

We make it simple so that you can get back to the important things in life – like having a relaxing evening all to yourself.

1401 Cedar St // Helena 442-0404 // 1-877-525-0066 pierceflooring.com

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imagine designs rachel + bob krug Q. How long have you been in this line of business?

A. We have been in the jewelry business since 1985. We owned and operated a

manufacturing company in Portland, Oregon, for 10 years but decided to move home in 2001 to give our children the opportunity to grow up in Montana like we did.

Q. Why should someone choose to buy from you, as opposed to a national chain jewelry store?

A. There’s a lot of “cookie cutter” jewelry out there. Our talents and passions lie in making

custom jewelry as well as a funky, everyday fun jewelry. As a locally owned store, we can work with any budget, where large retail jewelry stores usually cannot because they have set prices. If a customer wants a custom designed piece, we can make suggestions to stay within their budget and still create a beautiful and unique design. Being a local retailer allows us this flexibility to guide the customer and help them make an educated buying decision.

When you come into our store, the customer gets to be in control of what they want to purchase instead of choosing from stock designs that can be purchased anywhere.

Q. What products do you specialize in and what makes you unique?

A. We specialize in custom design and Mokume-gane, which both make us unique.

The custom design ranges from hand-crafted jewelry to pieces designed with CAD software and an in-house milling machine. The art of custom design is just that – an art.

If you have an idea, a picture or even a drawing of a design you want made into jewelry, we can convert that into an amazing piece to last a lifetime. Mokume-gane is the art of layering metal then working it to create patterns that run throughout. There are several types of metal to choose from but we primarily work with copper and silver because of the spectacular color contrast they provide together; however, other metals like colored gold can also be used. The end result is a hand-made, beautiful design at a reasonable price.

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601 Euclid Ave 449-5657 imaginedesignsmt.com Onsite Jeweler • Custom Design • Open Mon-Sat

Q. What do you offer other than custom design and jewelry A. In addition to the large selection of jewelry, we have hand-

painted stemware, beautiful pottery, as well as Helena’s largest selection of Laurel Burch purses, scarves and mugs. Over a year ago, we started featuring artwork by local artists. The featured artist rotates regularly, and all types of medium are welcome.

Q. What plans do you have for the future of the store?

A. We want to continue to produce a wide selection of quality

products and exceptional customer service. Because of this, we recently doubled the size of our store. We are in the same location across from the Lundy Center on Euclid, but we have expanded our selection into the retail space next to us. This additional square footage has allowed us to fill more cases with fun jewelry for any budget and personal style.

Q. As a local retailer in Helena, how do you show support and give back to the community?

A. We feel that doing business in Helena is the first step to giving

back to the community. All money spent here helps the community in some way. We actively participate in several local charities. So far in 2010 we have donated over $10,000 in merchandise to local fundraisers and events for Westmont, Prickly Pear Land Trust, Lewis and Clark Humane Society, Chicks N Chaps, and many in-need families. Helena is a very giving community, and we are proud to be a part of it.

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{ hint hint { For Tickets Call (406) 442-1860 or visit www.helenasymphony.org See what’s new at Imagine Designs. Come create your wish list and we will keep it on file for easy shopping this holiday season.

Back by popular demand, the Helena Symphony and Queen City Ballet Company join forces to bring you this Christmas favorite featuring professional dancers and a full, live orchestra. Hurry, get your tickets today—The Nutcracker is not to be missed!

601 Euclid Ave // Helena // 449-5657 // imaginedesignsmt.com

8 West Lawrence St // Helena // 444-5004 // queencityballet.com

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Every Friday 6-9pm at The Parrot Specializing in low-voltage voice, data and fiber optic network cabling, as well as troubleshooting and repair of business phone systems.

Call Dave Burda today.

Pine beetle prevention and remediation. Clearing, thinning and removal of any size. Protecting your home, our land, the future.

Join us every Friday night. Games for all ages provided by Lasso the Moon.

Soda fountain and candy counter open. Families, friends welcome!

Always $17.99! The Walker is the original version of Yaktrax and is ideal for pedestrians, the elderly, business people or anyone who wants greater stability on ice and snow.

42 North Last Chance Gulch Helena // 442-1470 parrotchocolate.com

1092 Helena Ave Helena // 443-2978 capitalsportsmt.com

Fire, Weed & Beetle 5666 Eagle Ridge Rd Helena // 465-6158

2720 Tuohy Rd Helena // 449-7848

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“We had payback on the ShoreTel system the day we moved in.”

DON MCGILL

{ Director of Client Services, CNET }

Reserve your tickets online today for these upcoming shows: Christmas in the Cathedral Cathedral of St. Helena, Dec. 5, 7:30pm

Business phone systems for any size business or budget.

Rated the best Unified Communications Solution.

Trusses for garages, houses and warehouses. We also offer custom truss systems.

“Trusses are our only business.”

The Nutcracker with Queen City Ballet Helena Civic Center Dec. 11, 7:30pm and Dec. 12, 3pm

Montana winter is on its way!

Remote car starters have gone from a technological luxury to a comfort must-have. Even start your car with your cell phone. Stop in, see our large selection, and get set for winter.

CONCEPTS Helena // 442-1860 helenasymphony.org

Helena // 465-5925 greenupit.com

850 East Clark St PO Box 764 // East Helena 227-5544 // 1-800-270-5544

NO GIMMICKS. NO GECKOS.

THE AUTO ENHANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS 3424 Centennial St Helena // 457-0700 autoconceptshelena.com

Save money on auto, home and business insurance.

As your Independent Insurance Agency, we will shop a large variety of America’s top insurance companies for you.

This means the right coverage at the lowest possible price by a Montana agency that is built on customer service, second to none. We are committed to finding the best insurance coverage at the lowest rate for you!

Call or go online for a free quote.

Just hometown service and the experience to do it right!

1075 North Rodney, #106 // Helena 442-6700 // 1-800-696-3897 bestrateinmontana.com

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Christmas Countdown High

Strung - ’Tis the Season for quilting and other comforts coming your way. This is the second class to finish the High Strung Wall Quilt.

Class Dates: Wed/ Nov 3 & 7 1-4 Class Fee: $36 Required Book: ’Tis the Season by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks Instructor: Charlene Mayala

Ready, Set, Serge Make

gift bags and stockings with serger.

Class Dates: Mon/Nov 8 5:30-8 Class Fee: $15 Required Book: Ready, Set, Serge

by Georgie Melot $22.99 Instructor: Ileen Kockler

Embroidery 101 Are you new to embroidery?

This is the perfect class for you.

Class Dates: Mon/Nov 8 1-4 Class Fee: $25 Instructor: Dawn Schneider

Test Drive a Bernina Come in and test drive a

new Bernina machine. Create a small project to take home and learn about the wonderful Bernina machines.

Class Dates: Thur/Nov 11 10, 2 & 6 Kit Fee: $10

artista 635 Limited Edition

Create with Quality and Precision – The Limited Edition artista 635. The Limited Edition artista 635 comes with a variety of decorative stitches, sewing alphabets and stunning embroidery designs. Easily add your signature touch to any project. The unique design featured on the front panel is a BERNINA first, featuring skin technology!

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Holiday Patches Wall Quilt Join us to make this great

holiday quilt with paintstiks. We will use paintstiks and stencils to make this dramatic wall quilt.

Class Date: Sun/Nov 14 12-4 Class Fee: $22 Required Pattern: Paintstik Patches $10 Instructor: Charlene Mayala

Jazzy Pizzazzy Purse

Have a great time making this smashing little purse.

Lots of fun learning your machine and using special stitches.

Class Date: Fri/Nov 19 12-4 Class Fee: $22 Required Pattern: Silver Frame Purse by Quilt Plus $10 Instructor: Jenny Yannone

Free Motion Tree Skirt Work on free motion quilting with this pre-printed Christmas panel. You will have a great tablecloth or tree skirt when you are finished.

Class Date: Sun/Nov 21 12-4 Class Fee: $22 Required Fabric Stencil: Holiday Round $20 Instructor: Julie Dess Sew You Want to Sew All brands

welcome at this class where you will learn the basics of using your machine, threading, winding a bobbin, cleaning, oiling, selecting stitches and changing your needle.

Class Dates: Mon/Nov 29 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Instructor: Priscilla Hedgecock

Multi-Hooping with Templates Learn to perfectly

place your designs time and time again.

If you want to do large designs with basic software, this is a great class for you. Learn some tips and tricks of multi-hooping using templates. No software required.

Class Dates: Tues/Nov 30 1-4 or 6-9 Class Fee: $18 Required ETO Collection: Asian Blossoms Instructor: Dawn Schneider

Multi-Hooping with Reference Marks Learn some

tips and tricks for perfecting your multi-hooping using reference lines and marks created in your Designer Plus Software.

Class Dates: Tues/Nov 16 1-4 or 6-9 Class Fee: $18 Required Software: V5 or Designer Plus V6 Required ETO Collection: Live, Laugh, Love Instructor: Dawn Schneider

Yes, I’m Ready for christmas Get yourself

prepared because Carol has some great holiday ideas.

November project is a holiday wall hanging.

Class Date: Thur/Nov 18 10-1 or 6-9 Class Fee: $18 Required Pattern: Fabric Expressions Instructor: Carol Hahlbohm

Christmas Countdown Winter Whimsey Wool ’Tis the Season for quilting and other comforts coming your way. You’ll love this wool appliqué table runner.

Class Dates: Wed/Dec 15 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Required Book: ’Tis the Season by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks Instructor: Julie Dess Class Skill Level Identifier Introduction to basic skills Slightly advanced (should be familiar with basic skills and vocabulary, additional techniques introduced) Basic skills mastered (looking for a challenge)