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THE MONTANA STANDARD, BUTTE, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011  Page 1

The Montana Standard’s annual issue in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Pats events schedule

Sunday: St. Pat’s brunch at War Bonnet Butte Catholic Community North will have its annual St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at the War Bonnet Hotel at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Mark Staples is the guest speaker and Lori Maloney is the mistress of ceremony. Tickets are $15 each and are available at the parish office at 102 S. Washington. Tickets for children under 10 are $7.50. Seating is limited, so tickets should be purchased early.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 11 a.m. — 30th annual AOH Locker Room St. Patrick’s Race begins. Racers assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the Locker Room bar, 117 E. Park Ave. Buses provided by Tucker Transportation of Butte run up North Cable Road to start of 3-mile and 6-mile runs. Entry fees are $15 for pre-registration and $20 the day of the race. Applications are available by calling the bar at 563-5494. Long sleeve T-shirts provided with registration.

Blarney Stone run is Sunday The annual Duggan Dolan Blarney Stone Fun Run is Sunday, March 13, starting from the Knights of Columbus Hall, Park and Idaho, Uptown Butte. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with races for kids, adults and walkers starting at 2 p.m. All entrants receive a free T-shirt. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the winners. Door prizes, live entertainment and children’s activities also are planned. Soda, coffee, corned beef sandwiches and hot dogs will be provided. The entry fee is $5 per person or $13 for a family of five.

Leprechaun luncheon set for Wednesday

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 2 to 6 p.m. — Ceilidh celebration at the AOH Hall, 106 Cherry St. Celebration is open to the public. Corned beef and cabbage dinner, $15. Irish dancing.

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THE PIPES AND DRUMS of the Edmonton Police Service perform in 2010 in the Silver Bow Courthouse.

The annual Leprechaun luncheon is Wednesday, March 16, at noon at the McQueen Club. Cost is $7.50, and includes a buffet lunch, coffee, tea and dessert. Entertainment is by John Hamilton and the Great Scots Pipes and Drums, Anaconda’s Tap ’er Light Cloggers, the Copper City Cloggers and vocalist Judy Powers. John Hamilton and the Great Scots will play at various locations around Butte March 15-17.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11 a.m. The St. Patrick’s Day parade starts at Emma Park, Silver and Dakota, and proceeds throughout Uptown Butte (See map of route on Page 5).

It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day in Butte without ...

The Edmonton Pipers The Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service are returning to Butte for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. They will arrive in Butte on Monday, March 15, and perform at many locations throughout town through March 17. On Tuesday, March 15, they will appear at the Southwest Montana All-Star Game at Montana Tech. Elsewhere, they can be found at the following locations: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 10 a.m. — Copper Ridge (Evergreen) at 3251 Nettie 10:30 a.m. — Butte Convalescent Center, 2400 Continental 11 a.m. — Crest Nursing Home, 3131 Amherst 11:30 a.m. — Bee Hive, 2900 Elm

Noon — Lunch with the Pipers at the War Bonnet Hotel at (tickets available from the War Bonnet) at 2100 Cornell 2 p.m. — BSB Courthouse at 155 W. Granite St. 3:30 p.m. — Butte Plaza Mall, 3100 Harrison 4:30 p.m. — Magic Diamond Casino, 3700 Harrison 6 p.m. — Deluxe Bar (Piper Auction), 823 E. Front St. 8 p.m. — Shillelagh Shindig/McQueen Club, 3250 Hecla 9:30 p.m. — Silver Dollar Saloon, 133 S. Main St. 11 p.m. — War Bonnet Hotel at 2100 Cornell

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 9 a.m. — Butte Central Elementary School 11 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Day parade

Friends of the Pipers are accepting donations to help defray the travel and lodging expenses of the Pipers while they are in Butte. Donations can be sent directly to Friends of the Pipers, Box 696, Butte, MT 59703. For details, call the Friends of the Pipers at 497-6464.

TASC party at Tech HPER

Web cam at M & M Watch the St. Patrick’s Day fun on The Montana Standard’s web cam in the historical M & M Cigar Store in Uptown Butte. mtstandard.com

1:30 p.m. — Metals Sports Bar and Grill, 8 W. Park St. 3:30 p.m. — Sam’s Place, 905 N. Excelsior 5 p.m. — Joker’s Wild, 1201 S. Montana St. 6:30 p.m. — The Butte Depot, 818 S. Arizona St. 8:00 p.m. — Jim’s Bar, 2720 Elm 9:30 p.m. — McQueen Club, 3250 Hecla 11 p.m. — War Bonnet Hotel, 2100 Cornell

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DAN MCCLAFFERTY rides his Irish motorcycle during the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Butte.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17 8:30 a.m. — Meet at AOH Hall for march to Holy Family Catholic Church, 217 W. Pennsylvania St., for Mass. 10:30 a.m. — AOH members and guests return to hall for breakfast, provided by Anaconda Ladies AOH. 1:30 p.m.— Begin lining up at hall for parade. 2 p.m. — Parade begins. (The route goes up Commercial Avenue to Hickory, over to Park and back down to Cedar, returning to the hall.) Everyone is welcome to march in the parade. Assistance provided by Pintler Search and Rescue. 2:30-5 p.m. — Bagpipes and dancing at AOH Hall. 3:30 p.m. — AOH members to provide songs and entertainment at the Anaconda nursing home, 615 Main St.

TASC students from Butte High School and Butte Central will hold an alternative, non-alcohol-related party for teens on St. Patrick’s Day. The event will be at Montana Tech’s HPER recreation complex on the Tech campus. It is free and runs from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be music, games, such as volleyball and dodge ball, pizza and pop. Chaperones will be in attendance.

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‘Jacob’s Pillow’ in Butte again for Shillelagh Shindig Helena band “Jacob’s Pillow” will play for the second year in a row at the 38th annual Shillelagh Shindig on Wednesday, March 16, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the McQueen Club on Continental at Hecla. The Edmonton Pipers also will play at the party, which is sponsored by Butte-Silver Bow Democrats and open to all with free admission. Other Shindig entertainment will be by the Copper Cloggers and Irish soloist Judy Powers. The Shindig also features free snacks, 50-50 and a raffle. For information, call Barbara Jeniker, 310-0638 The band’s name comes from the Irish folk tale about the Blarney Stone. Some say it was Jacob’s pillow, brought to Ireland by the prophet Jeremiah. The group has also been billed by several other names over the years including “The Never

Land Ranch Hands,” “The Dimpled Chads,” “The Earth Tones,” “The Swinging Pulaskis,” “Whistler’s In-Laws” and others. It is an ongoing gag for the band to change its name to complement the theme of the particular gig it is playing. The band plays several styles of music including all kinds of rock as well as some folk and Irish tunes. “Jacob’s Pillow” has been around in some form or another for about 11 years. The three original members are Ed Tinsley of Helena, guitar and vocals; Bill Lombardi, Helena, lead guitar, and Butte native Mark Piskolich, guitar, mandolin, harmonicas and vocals. Recently the band expanded and added Mary Tuckerman of Helena on vocals and piano, Trebor Riddle of Helena on bass and various other instruments and vocals, and Cody Davis of Helena on drums.

Friendly Sons, Daughters banquet set for March 16 The Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick will have their annual banquet Wednesday, March 16, at the Front Street Station on Front Street in Butte. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, and are available at Cavanaugh’s County Celtic or by calling Brendan McDonough at 498-3983. Dan Driscoll, original

owner of Driscoll Pharmacy in Butte, is the featured speaker. Pat O’Connor will be master of ceremonies. Three scholarships will be awarded, along with memorial presentations, including one for Bubba Maloney, who died in 2010. Maloney was president of the Friendly Sons and Daughters, and remains so at this time, McDonough said.

Irish family entertainment set March 17 at Civic Center The 15th annual “Handing Down the Heritage” celebration — featuring the Tiernan Irish Dancers and Dublin Gulch — starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in the Butte Civic Center. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students. Small children are admitted at no charge. Advance tickets are available from any Tiernan Irish dancer, Cavanaugh’s County Celtic in Uptown Butte or at the Butte Civic Center box office. Tickets will also be available at the door. The 100-plus Tiernan Irish Dancers range in age from 3 to 18. From little Irish fairies to young men and women who have earned their special Tiernan school outfits and solo attire, this show is the culmination of their dancing year. They will perform traditional Irish dances, jigs and reels with Butte’s Irish band, “Dublin Gulch. “This is a familyoriented event for St. Patrick’s Day. We encourage families to come and enjoy an evening of Irish Dance, stories, and songs,’’ a spokeswoman said. The Butte Civic Center will have plenty of concessions during the evening and doors will open at 5 p.m. Proceeds help keep Irish dance and music traditions going in Butte. For details, call Cindy or Tom Powers at 494-1203 or 490-1188.

THE TIERNAN IRISH DANCERS, pictured above, will perform Thursday evening along with Dublin Gulch, left, at the “Handing Down the Heritage” show at the Civic Center.

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Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day

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Dublin Gulch, more at Silver Dollar Butte’s own Dublin Gulch will play its traditional St. Patrick’s Day set from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Silver Dollar Saloon, 133 S. Main St. The band, with members Tom Powers and Mick Cavanaugh of Butte, Jim Schulz of Helena and John Joyner of Missoula, also will play on Thursday evening at the Handing Down the Heritage show at the Civic Center. Following Dublin Gulch at the Silver Dollar will be Eric Ray at 3 p.m., and Axshin Slax at 6 p.m. On St. Urho’s Day, Wednesday, Ken Rich’s band “Scared” will play at the Silver Dollar at 8:30 p.m.

Irish band gig at coffee house On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, Irish entertainer Kevin L. Lowney will perform at

KEVIN LOWNEY, above, performs Thursday at the Jailhouse Coffee shop.

the Jailhouse Coffee, 116 W. Park St., in Uptown Butte. Lowney will be accompanied by Richard Myers, formerly of the Fat Bachelors band from Helena, on guitar, banjo and vocals; Kevin Cook on dobro, slide guitar and vocals; and Andy LaFave on keyboard and vocals. The performance is free and will start immediately following the parade, which usually starts at 11 a.m., and will continue until about 5 p.m. For details, call 782-1280.

PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: THE ANACONDA AOH Pipe and Drum Corps performs in the Butte parade. WEATHER IN THE 40S last year made it possible for these parade-goers to wear short sleeve shirts and shorts. UNICYCLIST TRENT CURNOW juggles a baton while riding along the parade route. MALCOLM PARISH, 4 last year, covered his ears to muffle the loud music of the Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service as it echoed through the Courthouse. THE BUTTE HIGH BAND marches during the 2010 parade. PHOTOS BY WALTER HINICK / THE MONTANA STANDARD

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SHANNA MARJAMAA SELFORS, left, and Tommi Haikka stand outside the Helsinki on St. Urho’s Day 2009 after being crowned Queen Urho and St. Urho.

St. Urho crowning March 16 The traditional crowning of St. Urho starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Helsinki bar, 402 E. Broadway. This year Charlie Davies will be crowned, a spokesman said. The Great Scots bagpipers will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by Andy Larson. Legend has it that St. Urho chased all the

grasshoppers out of Finland with a pitchfork to save the grape crop. But some organizers say the tale is baloney. Regardless, locals have celebrated the event for nearly 40 years by crowning a Finnish descendant as the new St. Urho and getting a head start on their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Butte.

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  

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• CD's • Plus a huge • Just about Butte Irish every thing Selection for every one

Check out our new 2011 Items!

131 W. Park • Uptown Butte • 723-1183 Hours: Mon-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sundays open seasonally www.countyceltic.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day to All!!

4  THE MONTANA STANDARD, BUTTE, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011

GREEN GAZETTE

FREE BUS RIDES

The bus will start at 8 p.m. at the Comfort Inn. From there, it will travel in a loop, stopping at the following locations. Pick-up times will vary depending on the number of people and other factors. c Hampton Inn c Shorty’s /Little Nevada Casino c Copper King Hotel c 5 Mile Bar c Town Pump on Elizabeth Warren c Best Western Butte Plaza Inn c Butte War Bonnet Hotel c Holiday Inn Express c McQueen Club c McGraths’ Tavern-Christina’s Cosina c Civic Center c Broadway & Main Continental Drive c VuVilla Bar Christina’s� McGrath’s c Park & Montana c Main & Galena

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COMEDY NIGHT Thursday, March 17 SWEET TEA KARAOKE

Saturday, April 2 Don’t forget to purchase your table! Call now (406) 221.7070

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Corn Beef and Cabbage $ 00 8 Irish Car Bombs Irish Coffees 2 for 1 Well Drinks Draft or Domestic Beers and other Irish Drink Specials! Free Snacks all day!

5 Mile Bar & Grille 5100 Harrison Ave. • 494-9499

Hampton Inn �

Elizabeth Warren � Town Pump

Shorty’s Little � Nevada Casino

SPONSORS

Harrison Ave.

The bus will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, then pick up people at the following locations: c Hampton Inn c Shorty’s /Little Nevada Casino c Copper King Hotel c 5 Mile Bar c Town Pump on Elizabeth Warren c Best Western Butte Plaza Inn c Butte War Bonnet Hotel c Holiday Inn Express c McQueen Club c McGraths’ Tavern-Christina’s Cosina c Civic Center c Broadway & Main c VuVilla Bar c Park & Montana c Main & Galena Again, pick-up times will vary depending on the number of people and other factors.

Copper King Hotel �

5 Mile � Bar

c American Federal c Butte Silver Bow Health Dept. c Best Western Butte Plaza Inn c Butte War Bonnet Inn c Comfort Inn c Copper King Hotel & Convention Center c 5 Mile Bar c Hampton Inn c Holiday Inn Express c Summit Beverage c Mariah’s Challenge c McGrath’s Tavern-Christina’s Cosina c McQueen Club c Shorty’s/Little Nevada Casino c Thompson Distributing c Town Pump c Vu Villa Bar & Pizza

You’re Cordially Invited to Attend

AN IRISH FEST!

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             

March 16th - St. Urho’s Day

Leprechaun Luncheon at 12pm Shillelagh Shindig at 6pm The Bagpipers are stopping by at 8pm!

March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day The Bagpipers will be back at 9pm!

        

Your March Basketball Headquarters!

The McQueen Club 3250 Hecla • Butte • 723-9883

  Designate a driver or take one of the buses sponsored by Town Pump and other local businesses.

Billings I-90 to

Holmes

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

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Floral Blvd. Holiday Inn

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The talented Jewel will be taking green screen pictures to capture your Butte, Montana St. Patrick’s Day experience. We’ll See Your There!

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Visit Team Mine Shaft at our outdoor bar on March 15th-18th!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY

ST. PATRICK’S DAY The only place North or South of the Border with a Mexican Restaurant and Irish Pub!

  Live Music 5pm • "Heads Like This" Band & The Great Scot Pipers St. Pat's Day at 6pm 1/4 mile behind the Civic Center. Out of the way but worth the ﬁnd. Corner of Silver Bow & Howard Butte • 723-8444

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Distributing Inc. Butte Montana

THE MONTANA STANDARD, BUTTE, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011  5

Uptown Butte

Parade route 

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LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN

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    

           

   

  

WALTER HINICK / THE MONTANA STANDARD

KITTY ANN QUIGLEY TAALER of Helena, sports a Legend of the Leprechaun cape while waiting for the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to pass.

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All Your Favorite Irish Drinks and Fun with less Madness 1800 Meadowlark • 723-7777

A SAFE & HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

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3401 Harrison Ave. s 494–2233 s americanfederalsavingsbank.com

Future UF LaQuinta #VU Inn & Suites

Coming Summer 2011

Formerly Holiday Inn Express

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BSB Health Dept. Prevention Services Mariah's Challange TASC Student Coalition Butte Cares Coalition

406.494.6999