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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival! Last year’s inaugural event was a greater success than ever imagined from that first casual dream. We came away many lessons learned and many new friends including Patrick Durnin of Clan Cian, the Saskatchewan Pipe & Drum Association, Scottish American Athletic Association, Garrett Middelton, Montana Gaelic Cultural Society, Elizabeth Coyle of the Spokane Valley Highland Dancers, Beth Foster of the Shining Thistles. Red McWilliams, a great many clan representatives, vendors, musicians, and athletes, who have all given such great support and their participation to make that dream become a reality.

We are grateful to Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital for their sponsorship support and pleased that Kristina Bessenyey, a paramedic with Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and descendant of Marcus Daly, is one of our Chieftains of the Games. We also welcome Gary MacLaren, Montana State Representative for District 89 as a Chieftain of the Games. We sincerely

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To those of you new to gatherings such as this — enjoy your step back in time on the grounds of the Daly Mansion and take advantage of the selfguided Mansion tour that is included with your tickets. Watch the many demonstrations including the exciting medieval equestrian performances by the Order of Epona. Visit the clans to make new friends and possibly find known or unknown relatives. Get together with old friends. Thrill to the competitions of athletes, bagpipes, drums and dancers. Enjoy listening to live music and do not miss Saturday evening’s concert featuring Potcheen.

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Dancing Competitions Highland Dancing Highland dancing, one of the oldest folk dance styles may be named after legends, famous people historical events and even inspired by a piping tune. In early times, Scottish kings and chiefs would watch men compete. Those that showed great stamina and agility were chosen for the armies.

Nowadays, women also compete with the men in many categories: Solo, National dances, Twosomes and Sets. National dance may include the Sword Dance that was danced either before or after battle; the Highland Fling, which expresses the joy at the end of a victorious battle; the Seann Triubhas representing throwing off the hated trousers when a ban on wearing kilts was repealed; The Flora in honor of Flora MacDonald who saved Bonnie Prince Charlie; and the hornpipe, which tells the tale of a day in the life of a sailor.

Highland dancers are judged on three major criteria: timing, technique, and interpretation/overall deportment. Timing is judged on the dancer's ability to follow the rhythm of the music. Technique is judged on correct execution of the steps along with movements of the rest of the body, including head, arm and hands. Artistic interpretation covers that essential element of all dance and artistry in general which cannot be quantified or reduced to any set of rules or specific points, but which does concern the ability of the dancer or performer to convey a sense of feeling, understanding, and appreciation of the art form. Additionally, the dancer is judged on jumping height and their overall confidence.

There are many groups and organizations that oversee Highland dancing. These groups establish criteria for the dances and scoring systems. Each dancer starts with 100 points. Points are then subtracted for any mistakes or poor execution.

Dancers are ranked from most to least points, and medals and points are given based on the number of dancers in the class.

Irish Dance

Irish dance can be divided into social and performance dances. Social dances include céilí and set dancing. Irish set dances are danced by 4 couples in a square, while céilí dances are different formations of 2 to 16 people. Irish dance gained great popularity due to the world-famous show Riverdance, known for its stepdancing, with rapid leg and foot movements while the body and arms are kept largely stationary. Competitive dances are mostly solo dancers, however many stepdancers also perform and compete in céilí dances. The solo stepdance is characterized by a controlled but not rigid upper body, straight arms, and quick, precise movements of the feet. The solo dances can either be in soft shoe or hard shoe. Irish Dancing was also later influenced by dance forms from Europe, especially the Quadrille.

Irish Dance competition is judged similarly to Highland Dance. Scores tend to be in the 60-95 point range, and can vary depending upon the judge.

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competition. Ties are common, and can result in slightly skewed final results. For instance, a tie at 2nd place would result in the 4th best dancer receiving 3rd place thus giving 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd places instead of 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 4th.

Preliminary and Open Championship competitions are judged by at least 3 judges. Regional, National and World (Oireachtas) competitions can have 5 or more judges. The scores of 3 dances are combined to determine overall placing with an additional method of scoring used. Each judge derives a final placing from their own scoring. Ties are discouraged but do happen. Each placing from 1st to 50th are assigned an Irish Point Value and when combined with the other judges, determines final placing. The Irish Points per individually judged place are vaguely logarithmic giving higher marks by single judges more weight than average marks by more judges.

The Festival welcomes the Missoula Irish Dancers, Grooves Irish Zumba Dancers, and the many students of Miss Elizabeth’s Highland Dance School.

Dance Coordinator The Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival welcomes back Elizabeth Coyle as its dance judge again this year.

Elizabeth moved to the United States from Renfrew, Scotland in 1982. She owns a small Scottish Highland Dance school in Spokane. Elizabeth's students have won many championships including Northwest Regional and US Inter-Regional.

Highland and Irish Dance take many hours of practice and a lot of dedication on the part of the dancer, parents and teacher to become a successful competitor. Many such talented dancers will be competing at the Bitterroot Games.

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The origins of Scottish Highland Games are vague, but they have been in existence for thousands of years. One belief is that Kings and Clan Chiefs used the games to select and recruit staff for their entourages and armies.

Having competitions helped to keep men-atarms and camp followers out of trouble as well as impress rivals with the strength and skill of one’s men. Another belief stems from the various invader occupations of Scotland, when anything Scottish was banned, including kilts, tartans and weapons, to prevent further uprisings.

The games imitated farm life while disguising the fact that men were training for war. These continued as trials of strength, speed, agility and skill at the various religious fairs, military musters and cattle fairs from medieval through early modern Scotland. Memories of these gatherings were brought to America by our Scottish ancestors.

It wasn’t long before games sprang up in our own country.

Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival competitions are sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletic Association. Local and out of town athletes alike are encouraged to participate. Each event is scored individually (much like Track and Field), and the athletes can sometimes win medals or other prizes in multiple events. For more information, please go to www.SAAAIdaho.org

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Weight for Distance —

This graceful athletic event uses a weight consisting of a ball on a chain thrown with one hand in a combination of balance, rhythm and power.

Weight Over Bar — The Athletes throw a 56, 28, or 42 pound weight, usually with a ring attached.

Each athlete is allowed three attempts to clear a height before the bar is raised. The victor is the thrower who clears the highest bar.

Stone Throws — There are two categories.

Braemar competitor throw a 24-28 pound stone from a stationary position. Open Stone, competitors throw a 16-20 pound stone with an approach similar to the Olympic shot put.

Cabers — The caber is a long pole held at the narrower end, while its thicker, more unwieldy end points skyward. Once the athlete lifts it, they run forward, stop and heave it end over end. The competitors strive for accuracy, trying for the perfect “twelve o’clock” toss where the caber lands dead straight ahead with its narrow end pointing away from the athlete.

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ofas a person. action,Notweonlyalsodoenjoywe Pipes & Drums Competitions Bagpipes are a strong image of Scottish culture both playing solemn laments and leading armies to war.

For centuries pipe bands were considered instruments of war and an essential element in many military regiments. Their sound cut through the din of battle and was heard for miles, intimidating enemies, and inspiring comrades. The music of the pipes tells tales of glorious battles, lost love, and sad defeats. To this day they are still an integral part of many military parade traditions.

The traditional Scottish pipe band consists of a section of pipers playing the Great Highland Bagpipes, a section of snare drummers, several tenor drummers, and one or possibly two bass drummers. The music is usually from the Scottish, Irish and Breton traditions and consists of folk tunes and dances. In recent times new and more contemporary compositions have become part of the mix.

The pipes provide haunting melody and harmonies while the drum corps’ snare drums provides support to the pipes in the form of a solid foundation of rhythm and pulse as well as adding their own counterpoint. The bass or mid section, consisting of the tenor and bass drummers, provide rhythmic support to the whole ensemble. s.

Every year, from spring through fall, pipe bands compete at various venues throughout the world, often at highland festivals. The BSIF’s Competition is sanctioned by the Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association.

Bands are judged individually against other bands as well as the pipers and drummers being judged individually.

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Richard Wilson took chanter lessons in Scotland from the late Pipe Major Charlie O’Brien BEM (Seaforths). He competed at all the major solo events in the North of Scotland for eight years. He received his level 5 Piping Certificate after immigrating to Canada and took lessons with Pipe

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Major Alec Cupples (Gordon’s). Richard won the PPBAM Grade 1 Champion Supreme Award every year while in Manitoba, and was the Pipe Sergeant of the RCHA Pipes and drums. While in Ontario he took lessons from Michael Grey and played with the Toronto Police P.B. Richard is now a Professional solo piper and competes with the City of Regina Pipe Band.

Tim Boan, originally from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, began with the White Hackle Optimist Pipe Band in 1979.

After high school he joined the Victoria Park Pipe Band, a grade one band. Tim had the opportunity to play with some excellent drummers, Roland Reid, Rob Gardner, Dave Bihun, Bruce Lutz, and Rob Waugh. While attending University of Saskatchewan, he played with the Alberta Caledonia Pipe Band and led the drum corps for thirteen years. As lead drummer, Tim guided the band to a 7th place finish in the 2001 World Championships.

He has earned drumming awards and championships across Western Canada and is currently a consultant for the Edmonton Public School District.

Alex Macintyre of Sherwood Park, Alberta has competed successfully as a solo piper and member of several pipe bands.

He was pipe major of Alberta Caledonia Pipe Band for 10 years. He was instructed by many renowned pipers over the years in both light music and preaching. Alex also taught for 7 years at Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho’s piping school. He has judged solo and band competitions throughout Canada and the United States over the last 25 years.

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Red McWilliams

Red McWilliams, of Puyallup, Washington is a top Celtic music performer and entertainer. He travels far and wide to sing, play and share his love of Scottish and Irish culture and history, keeping his calendar full.

Always ready to play at the drop of a hat (with some loose change in it) Red moves from ballads to bawdy, from patriotic to parody, historical to hysterical — punctuating his performance with off-the-wall comments, jokes, ribald humor and snide remarks caused by something in his nature that drives him to entertain his audiences. Red strongly encourages participation and has been known to get people from the crowd to sing a song, tell a story, dance, or just sing along. Basically, whatever entertains them.

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The Bisceglia Family sings a delightful mix of Scottish songs and patriotic ballads, Irish melodies, country music favorites, contemporary American folk, and, of course, the title piece of their debut album, Journey Through the Highlands, an award-winning instrumental written by Krista Bisceglia. Sisters Sarah, Janna, Krista, and Kathrina (known as the Whispering Roses) form the core of the band with a beautiful fusion of piano, harp, recorders, violin, and voice. The rest of the family rounds out the sound with added voices, guitar and even a limberjack!

Tra le Gael

Western Montana fans of Celtic music will recognize the sounds of Tra le Gael from the Flathead Valley. The group members met through a Celtic music class at North Valley Music School in Whitefish, Montana. They’ve been busy ever since, performing at folk and Irish music festivals, private parties and weddings and giving local shows. Each member plays a number of instruments and share vocal duties to make the Celtic genre their own. Their harmonies carry through traditional and contemporary Irish tunes, as well as some original music.

The Shamrockers

The ShamRockers of Polson have become more than just a vocallydriven Irish quintet. Their particular brand of high-spritied entertainment has made them renowned goodwill ambassadors for Montana. The band includes Liam O’Leary -vocals, guitar, bizouki; Robby Flynn – vocals, guitar; Mick Houlihan- vocals, whistle, guitar, harmonica; Nels O’Connell – vocals, guitar, banjo; and Paddy Doyle – vocals, fiddle, mandolin, bodhran.

These men lend rich vocal harmonies to a varied repertoire of ballads, sea shanties, rebel anthems and comic songs accompanied by a wide range of traditional instruments. Their shows have been called “too much fun!”

Potcheen

Potcheen (pronounced Poishin), Colorado’s Premiere Celtic Pirate Folk-Punk Rock Band, will provide musical entertainment on the main stage throughout the festival and will be Saturday evening’s featured after hours concert. Turn to page 10 to learn more about these Celtic pirates and for concert ticket information.

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Saturday Night Potcheen Concert Potcheen (pronounced Poishin), Colorado’s Premiere Celtic Pirate Folk-Punk Rock Band, will be Saturday evening’s featured concert. Potcheen is the Irish word for illegal moonshine, the raw whiskey that comes from an illicit still, and this music is as raw and real as it gets. The band plays pub standards, favored by every Irish band to hoist a pint, but they play them with energy, enthusiasm, and expertise.

Formed in 2003, Potcheen has been touring nationally, fusing Irish music with bluegrass, rock and punk into pirate and drinking songs. They have been listed in the Denver Post underground music poll “Top 100 Bands in Colorado” from 2005 – 2011.

Members Christian Blochinger on drums, Manuel Nuñez on bouzouki, Laura Quam on fiddle, Melissa Ivey on guitar, and Ryan Waller on bass deliver some of the finest Celtic rock you’re ever likely to encounter.

Just like the moonshine whiskey they are named after, with its impurities and occasional dangerous levels of toxic alcohols, these Colorado Celtic pirates have scorched the throats of crowds from New York to San Francisco with one helluva’ kick. Since 2003 their success has continued unabated, even surviving a near fatal bus crash in 2009. They have produced five albums and performed over two thousand shows.

Potcheen delivers rapid high energy shows mixing Celtic Traditional with flavors of Bluegrass, Zydeco, Punk, Jam, Blues, and Rock all rolled up with a Pirate Sensibility. What doesn't kill em just makes em stronger!

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The Order of Epona The Order of Epona is a medieval equestrian performance troupe based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. They perform live, costumed, medieval period skits and stunts on horseback including jousting and live steel sword fighting.

Come ye lords and ladies, knights and knaves, witches and warlocks to a place where imagination comes alive. See fair damsels rescued by brave heroes. Listen to the enchanting music while being enthralled by fairies. Perhaps if one believes you may even find a dragon or unicorn around the bend.

Flowers of the Forest During Saturday’s 12 PM Opening Ceremonies, we will remember the Flowers of the Forest (individuals and loved ones who have passed away during the last year) while the massed bagpipe bands play Amazing Grace. All are invited to add a name of a loved one at the Admissions Tent.

Saturday–Sunday August 26-28, 2011

Admission Adults 12 & Under 5 & Under

$15/Full Festival or $10/Day $10/Full Festival or $7/Day Free

Special Family 3 Day Package! $40 Good for 2 Adults & 2 Children Saturday Night Potcheen Concert 7-10 pm Tickets $5 all Ages

Céilidh In Irish, it is céilí, in Scottish Gaelic it is céilidh, both prounounced “Kay-lee.” It means a party with music, dancing, and often storytelling. The Old Irish word céilide (from céile servant, companion, neighbor) meant visit. Early céilidhs were places young people could court in rural parts of Ireland and Scotland. Now these gatherings can be held at a home, pub, or during a festival. They mix modern music and dance with Celtic. Attire ranges from formal highland to informal. Dances are usually set dances or couple dances and alternate with songs, poetry recitals, story telling and other types of party pieces. Musicians gather to jam, playing an assortment of guitar, fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, bodhrán and drums.

Basic dance steps can be learned from a short instructional session before the dances. Entertainment will be emceed

by America’s Celt, Red McWilliams and includes local favorites the Celtic Knots, Irish storyteller Nanny O’Reilly, and the Missoula Contra Dancers. A Ceilidh always has surprises and anyone wishing to tell a tale or sing is encouraged to join the fun. Welcome our honored dignitaries, returning clansmen and new arrivals! It is guaranteed to be a relaxed, fun, enjoyable, and entertaining evening for all!

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Sunday morning, under the big tent, local Pastors Nathan Saunders and Eric Campbell will deliver the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan service. Nathan stepped up to the challenge last year and we are blessed to have him join us again. The Kirkin’ is a Scottish American service steeped in Scottish heritage. It was first created by Peter Marshall (1935 - 1949), famed pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and delivered on Sunday evening, April 27, 1941, in Washington, D.C. Rev. Marshall later served as Chaplain to the United States Senate from 1947 to 1949.

His Kirkin’ service sought to raise funds to both aid Scottish churches during the early days of World War II, and provide a mobile kitchen for the British war effort.

This initial, simple Kirkin’ service later evolved into what is today many Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan services held throughout the USA, including an annual service that has been held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC since 1954.

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Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the proud Chieftain Sponsor for the 2011 Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival. Visit their booth to drink some Irish water and get “Ye olde Scottish Irish Festival” photo with Margaret Daly on the castle grounds in traditional Celtic attire (photography by Picturesque, Inc., dedicated to helping you keep your memories for years to come).

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Dark Mead

A direct descendant of our most popular mead, this robust yet semi-dry wine is made from a darkened honey that produces rich tones and clearly defined layers of flavor. Hidden Legend Dark Mead complements heartier meat dishes, wild game, rich ethnic meals, spicy foods, and chocolate. Best served either slightly chilled or at room temperature. $13.95

Wild Elderberry Mead

This delicious elderberry mead has a subtle port-like quality that makes it perfect for sipping and for complementing chocolate or sharp cheese. Elderberry wine was said to be the favorite of Hippocrates (father of medicine) and the early pioneers of Montana. Best served slightly chilled. $15.95

Pure Honey Mead

Hidden Legend Pure Honey Mead is a tastefully contemporary version of man’s oldest wine. Crafted in the style of a semi-dry table wine, it captures the flavor of honey without being too sweet.

Enjoy it by itself or as a complement to grilled fish, roast pork, and spicy Asian or Mexican. Made exclusively from pure Montana honey. Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. $12.95

Spiced Mead

Spiced Mead has a special place in the history of many cultures. The coveted recipes were carefully guarded by vintners who were

members of the clergy. Our winemaker has taken this festive favorite and created a delightfully modern version that can be heated with a stick of cinnamon, poured over ice, with a sprig of mint, or enjoyed by itself.

This wine complements turkey or pork, and is best served slightly chilled. $13.95

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Clan Cian was founded and recognized by the late F. J. O'Carroll, of Éile O'Carroll, Chief of the Name. Fredrick Arthur O'Carroll, has since assumed the mantle of Chief of the Name with the backing of his Council of Chieftains. Chief Fred, descends from the ancient Kings and Princes of Éile O'Carroll. The Kingdom

of Éile (Ely) resides in the heart of south-central Ireland. The O'Carroll is a recognized member of the Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains. Not all of the current recognized Chiefs on the Standing Council live in Ireland, The O'Carroll, the Chief of Clan Cian, currently resides in the United States.

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Kristina Bessenyey

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Kristina is the step great great Granddaughter of Marcus Daly. As a child, Kristina would spend summers with her grandmother, Countess Margit Bessenyey, Daly's granddaughter, at her home in the Bitterroot Valley. She chose to stay and live in Montana and has been in the valley for 24 years. She is a Paramedic with Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and a Probation, Parole Officer for the Montana Department of Corrections. In her spare time, she plays with the local band, Bittersweet.

Gary has served in the Montana House of Representatives since 2004, representing House District 89 in Ravalli County. During his four terms, Gary has served on several committees including Taxation, State Administration, Transportation, Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications. He is also Chairman of the Local Government Committee.

About The Cianachta — Clan Cian The name Cianachta in Irish means "of the Race of Cian," and so, Clan Cian in modern English.

The Cianachta were recognized as a racial group in ancient Ireland and now called again to assemble

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as a clan in these modern times.

Clan Cian is dedicated to the preservation of the Éile O'Carroll Territory including the Kingdom of Éile and the O'Carroll family and all related families histories. The clan represents the O'Carroll/ Carroll families and also includes all of the related family septs and dependent family septs of Éile O'Carroll, other parts of Ireland, and worldwide. Clan Cian has an appointed Council of Chieftains and Clan Officers that preside over certain designated regional areas appointed by The O'Carroll, Chief of Éile O'Carroll and Clan Cian.

Historically according to Edward McLysaght the first Chief Herald of the newly formed Republic of Ireland,

the term "clan" or "clanne" in Ireland refers to the people living within a certain territory, whereas in Scotland a clan is comprised of people of a specific family. In ancient Ireland, the old kingdom of Éile O'Carroll (Éile Ui Cearbhaill) included many family surnames that you find today. Of those families, the powerful O'Carrolls were kings, overlords, and later chiefs of their people. A few of the major families related by blood to the O'Carrolls, which lived within the Kingdom of Éile O'Carroll were the O'Meaghers, O'Caseys, O'Haras, and O'Garas including Hamilton, Montana’s, founder, Copper King Marcus Daly, and his descendants.

All of these family surnames and other related septs, are members of the Clan of Cian — the Cianachta.

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Clan Cheiftain Attending The Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival committee is pleased to announce that the chief of Clan Cian, Chief Frederick A. J. O'Carroll, the O'Carroll of Eile O'Carroll, Ard Tiarna, Prince and High Chief Eile, will be in attendance this year. The Honored Clan for 2011 is the Irish Clan Cian (Kee-yan).

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Cleaning Up the ‘Root The Bitterroot Valley is one big community when it comes taking care of their valley. All of the ‘Clean up the Root” sponsors and From River to Ridge magazine invite you to Join your fellow Bitterrooters for the Annual Bitterroot River Clean Up. It is time to get out and make a day of it. Clean the ‘Root on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 from 10 am – 4 pm.

From Sula and Painted Rocks Lake all the way to Missoula, everyone is welcome and encouraged to help. Put September 10th on your calendar, sign up by calling Don at 363-3146, Choose your favorite stretch of the river and be part of this community effort to restore and enhance the value of the valley’s greatest asset, the Bitterroot River.

When working on the river banks, remember to respect private property – Stay below the high water line.

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gloves, and work together to collect as much debris and trash as fast as you can. There will be conveniently placed receptacles along the way for depositing your “treasure.” Those walking the banks seem to always win the “most collected award” and find the most interesting stuff. Walk or raft, kayak or canoe, the more bodies, the better the river will look at the end of the day and the more fun everyone will have.

At 4:30 pm, the hardworking crew will gather at Angler’s Roost, just south of Hamilton where 93 crosses the Bitterroot River, and become the party crew with a free barbecue and celebration of a job well done.

Contact Don McGourty for more information and to sign up at 363-3146 or DMcGourty@fsbmsla.com

From River to Ridge would like to thank the sponsors for making the job more enjoyable.

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September 6 pm Public Library Hispanic Heritage Fiesta 208 Main St, Stevensville 3-5 State Omoksee Horse Competition Rodeo, Darby 9 7 pm Diva Pageant Hamilton Playhouse 10 8:30 BitterRodders Rumble in the Root, from Lolo to Connor Sweathouse Half Marathon, begins at Victor Park 10-11 Glacier Cutting Horse Association Horse Show Sapphire Events Center, Corvallis 11-12 7 pm Audition for Cats at the Hamilton Playhouse 12 7 pm Bitterroot National Forest Aquatic Moon Walk Blodgett Cr. Campground, Hamilton 2

Ravalli Republic Taste of Home Cooking School, HPAC Auditorium, Hamilton 19 Hamilton Players Fall Theater School begins, Hamilton Playhouse 23 6:30 FarmFest: Harvest Festival Wine Tasting 1st Interstate Ctr, Fairgrounds 23-24 MT Cutting Horse Assoc. Year-End Show, Sapphire Events Center, Corvallis 24 9 am Farmers Market Harvest Fest and Giant Pumpkin Contest, Hamilton 10-4 FarmFest: Farm Tour Eastside Hwy, Hamilton to Corvallis 10-4 FarmFest: Food Fair, 1st Interstate Center, Fairgrounds, Hamilton 11 am Founders Day, Celebrating 170 Years, St. Mary’s Mission, Stevensville 6 pm FarmFest: Pasture to Plate Dinner, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 17

8 am Sell-A-Rama, town-wide Sale, Darby Bitterroot Water Forum RiverFest, River Park, Hamilton 7 pm Noxious Weeds and Native Plants Moon Walk Fort Owen State Park, Stevensville 13 -14 10 am-5 pm South Valley Quilt Show Darby High School Cafeteria, Darby 16 12 noon Bitterroot Community Band at the Hamilton Legion Park, Hamilton 18 8 pm Kent Curtiss Band, Driscoll Park Hamilton 19-21 17th Annual Bitterroot Tour of Homes 19-21 8 pm Red, White, and Tuna, a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse, 20 Kids In The Garden, Daly Mansion Gardens, Hamilton 7 pm Jack Rabbit Jump featuring Keegan Smith, Concert, Hwy 93 S, Sula 20-21 Glacier Cutting Horse Association Horse Show Sapphire Events Center, Corvallis 25 8 pm Bitterroot Community Band Concert Claudia Driscoll Park, Hamilton 25-28 Scottish Irish Festival, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 26-28 8 pm Red, White, and Tuna, a Hamilton Players, performance, Hamilton Playhouse 27 Bitterroot Classic Triathlon, Bitterroot Aquatic Center, Hamilton 31 Ravalli County Fair Parade, Downtown 31-Sep 3 Ravalli County Fair, Ravalli County Fairgrounds 13

November Holly Jolly Craft Show, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 8 pm Cats, a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse 11 2 pm 20th Annual Veterans Day Celebration, Ravalli County Museum, Hamilton 11-13 8 pm Cats, a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse 25-27 8 pm, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some), a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse 4-6

October McIntosh Apple Day, Ravalli County Museum, Hamilton 9 am Gary Habeck Memorial Sorting/Penning, Sapphire Events Center, Corvallis 10 am-4 pm Costume and Vintage Sale, Hamilton Playhouse 7 5 pm Scarecrow Festival, Eastside Highway, Main St., Stevensville 6 pm Oktoberfest “Mammo-Man” Contest, First Friday Downtown Hamilton 6 pm North Valley Public Library Oktoberfest, 208 Main St, Stevensville 16 7 pm Auditions for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some), Hamilton Playhouse 21-22 Hamilton Players Murder Mystery, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 23 7 pm Bitterroot National Forest Ghost Moon Walk, B.N.F. Larry Creek Group Camp, Florence 28-30 8 pm Cats, a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse 1

December A Christmas in Hamilton, Downtown Hamilton 4 pm SAFE Silver Tea, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 2-3 6 pm & 10 pm A Montana Country Christmas, Main St., Stevensville 2-4 9 am Winter Gun Show, Ravalli County Fairgrounds 8 pm, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some), a Hamilton Players performance, Hamilton Playhouse 3 9 am Darby Holiday Market, Darby Community Center, Darby 5 Victor Heritage Museum Chocolate Tasting Party, Victor 8 Marcus Daly Hospice Trees of Lights, Marcus Daly Mem Hospital, Hamilton 9-10 7 pm Tis the Season, a Hamilton Players Theater School Production, Hamilton Playhouse 17 Community Christmas Party, Daly Mansion, Hamilton 2

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Victor

Flavor to “DRIVE” For!

COWBOY (or GIRL) UP! – Just took on a whole new meaning, not to mention flavor. If you haven’t stopped in Victor for dinner you should. Cowboy Troy’s is going to surprise you. A lot more than just the sign changed when Troy, Renee and Clayton created this restaurant and bar on Highway 93 in Victor.

If you live in the Bitterroot not only will you find your friends enjoying dinner in the restaurant, warming up from the warmth of the wood-fired oven, or having a drink with friends at the bar and listening to live music and dancing, but you will also find locally grown, fresh veggies and produce on your pizza and in your salad. At this time Cowboy Troy’s is proudly using Ayres’ Angus (Stevensville, MT) dry aged beef for the burgers.

The “to drive for” pizzas are baked in their custom designed wood-fired brick oven in authentic Neapolitan fashion. Choose from 15 different specialty pizzas, with 7 different sauce selections or try each of the ten different flavors of chicken wings. Delightful salads, with housemade dressings, and delicious burgers are among the many other specialties the kitchen creates on a whim.

W e e K LY S P e C I A L S : Taco TuesdayTacos – $1.25 each $3.00 Margaritas

Wing Wednesday — 60¢ Wings & $1 PBR

FridayLive Music & Dancing SaturdayKaraoke & Dancing

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Sunday$4 Bloody Mary Special

Cowboy Troy’s Catering will bring all of these wonderful flavors and much more to your event. No event is too small or too large, they excell at anything from small office parties or lavish weddings to major events like the Elite Bull Competition in Darby or the U of M Rodeo Finals in Missoula.

Brick Oven Pizza

Once you have relaxed to a fine, very reasonably priced, dinner or lunch you will feel so good you will want to make your way to the bar for some dancing, singing, and good times with good friends.

7 Days/Week 11am - 1:30am

www.cowboytroys.com • 2359 Hwy. 93 in Victor • 406-642-3380

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The artists and craftsmen at Trapper Peak Forge have created

hand wrought distinctive hardware in Montana since 1994.

Originally produced as Hacienda Iron, Trapper Peak Forge now produces a wide range of hardware products and design styles from their Bitterroot Valley Montana forge.

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eel the artistry of the craftsman in every piece of Trapper Peak Forge hardware.

From the smallest cabinet knob to full size exterior door pulls, every piece is handwrought of mild steel, never molded or cast.

Trapper Peak Forge, Inc. www.trapperpeakforge.com 406-777-2201

Trapper Peak Forge hardware is available in ten beautiful finishes. Color is attained through a chemical reaction or the application of heat — never painted. It takes a few more steps to achieve color in this way, but Trapper Peak Forge believes it’s worth it. One look at the Fire Blue, Rust, Pewter, Black, Forged Natural, Forged Rust, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Dark Bronze, Forged Oil Rubbed Bronze or Beeswax finish and you’ll feel the same way.

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Visit Stevensville

Where Montana Began

Stevensville is a small town packed with history, character and small businesses that believe in great customer service! They pride themselves on delivering a great down home experience and a variety of places to visit, including Historic St. Mary’s Mission, Fort Owen State Park, Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge and the Stevensville Main Street Association, which has information on activities and event schedules.

This delightful town is located 1 mile East of Highway 93 on the Eastside Highway which continues all the way to Hamilton. Visitors are rewarded with great views when taking this convenient scenic route.

Stevensville is home to wonderful businesses such as the Blacksmith Brewing Co., Red Willow Antiques, Lisa Archer Silks, River’s Mist Gallery and Stevensville’s own General Store, Valley Drug and Variety where one can shop for gifts, arts and craft supplies,

pharmaceuticals, and even have an ice cream treat in their old fashioned soda fountain. The Stevensville Community Theatre, located on Main Street, produces some of the most wonderful plays.

Great sets, comfortable seats, and fun community actors make this a choice place to spend an evening of entertainment. Incredible restaurants serve everything from home cooking to Mexican cuisine. Italian flavor and aromas come from Romeo’s Italian Kitchen and you can top off your meal with a sweet treat from Charbonneau’s Chocolate Factory.

Stevensville is home to many festivals and events throughout the year.

There is a First Friday Event every month where stores are open late, refreshments served, Artists are hosted, and where music, good food and entertainment await.

You are invited to share the riches of Stevensville’s active community and be part of the memorable experiences.

Stevensville Events Stevensville Farmers Market — 9 am–1 pm, May 9th through mid-October, in the parking lot on Main Street, between Rocky Mountain Bank and the Stevensville Library. in historic Stevensville, Montana First Fridays — Held on the first Friday of every month from 5:30 pm–9 pm, it features a unique theme each time. Stores are open late, there are receptions for artists, etc

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Annual Salish Pilgrimage — 2 pm at the Historic St. Mary’s Mission, 777-5734 Founders Day — Historic St. Mary’s Mission, Re-Enactment, Live History Presentation. Detailed event listing on this page.

October 7-14

Scarecrow Festival — SASS (Stevensville Art and Sculpture Society) Scarecrow contest! A festival of Autumn Art! Contact: sassart.org

November 4

Booster Club Bazaar — 10 am–3 pm

December 2-3

A Montana Country Christmas — Gift

Fair, Craft Show, warm fires, wagon rides, refreshments, Parade of Lights, Lighting of the Community Tree, a great kick off to the Holiday Season. Downtown Stevensville, 6–9 pm.

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Founders Day Celebration At St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville September 24, 2011 Schedule

11 am

by Boy and Girl Scout Troops Stevensville FFA Chapter and Introduction of Dignitaries

Re-enactment of the Indian Tribes welcoming the Blackrobe Missionaries Announcement of Student Poster-Contest Winners from Lone Rock and Stevensville Closing Comments Refreshments, coffee and conversation Guided Tours available

11:30 to 1 pm

BBQ Lunch by the Knights of Columbus

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On a cool autumn day in 1841, a small band of travelers made their way along an ancient Indian trail through a valley, now known as the Bitterroot, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

They had come by invitation from the Salish and Nez Perce people: six men in black robes, accompanied by an escort of Indians and guided by frontiersman, Thomas Fitzpatrick.

At a signal from their leaders the little band stopped beside the river that traversed the valley. There, on September 24, 1841, Jesuit Father Pierre Jean DeSmet planted a rough-hewn wooden cross on the east bank of the Bitterroot River, thus, establishing the mission which he named St. Mary. Over the years a community, St. Mary Village, developed around the little mission, later the Fort Owen trading post and finally the town we now know as Stevensville. On that day Jesuit Father Nicolas Point observed,

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Valley Drug is the original one stop shop, for the the whole community.

Festival goers stop here! The full-line liquor store at Valley Drug in Stevensville, is guaranteed to keep the Scotts and Irish stocked up for the whole Festival. From Jameson Irish Whiskey to Montana’s own Huckleberry Wine they have your favorite.

Valley Drug and Variety is a true General Store. From prescriptions to birthday cards, lattes to lace, toys to towels, photos to faxes, just strolling through this general store will bring back memories of what community spirit is all about.

On Main in Stevensville

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32nd Annual McIntosh Apple Day Saturday, October 1, 9–3pm

Hailed as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky and the signature event of the Ravalli County Museum in the Old Courthouse, the Annual McIntosh Apple Day Festival is not to be missed! Enjoy arts, crafts, food, and produce from the local Hamilton Farmers Market as well as new vendors from outside the area. The highlight of the day is their signature Bake Sale. Hand-picked, locally-grown Apples, lovingly crafted into madefrom-scratch Apple pies, Buffalo Chili, Caramel Apples and their world-famous Apple Butter. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win any of over 100 raffle items donated by the vendors. Sign up for the silent auction and enjoy live entertainment.

The Hamilton — A Public House The Hamilton House Pub and Restaurant opened on St. Patrick’s Day in 1994 with an authentic “Pub” feeling, reminiscent of old European establishments. It continues to set the standard for a welcoming family friendly public house with both a full service bar, cozy restaurant, and live music on Fridays

and Saturdays. They serve the finest fish and chips plus all the traditional Montana favorites. Hamilton House is a great place to take a break from a busy day at work or exploring the Bitterroot.

406.642.6644 104 Main St • Victor, MT

The Brooks

Featuring the Elegance of Christmas All Year Long

Step back in time to the grandeur of The Brooks. Located in Corvallis at the corner of Willow Creek road and the Eastside Highway is a beautiful Queen Anne style home known as the Brooks Hotel. This 1894 hotel now houses a delightful year-round Christmas store. Each elaborately decorated tree and room follows a popular theme: Nutcracker, Pomegranate and Currant,

Pets, Sports, and Home for Christmas.

The Montana Lifestyle room themes include Cowboy, Wilderness, Cabin and Fishing, and Big Sky Lodge. Tour the great collectible rooms: Mark Roberts, December Diamonds, Baldwin, Mary Englebright, Olde World Collectible Ornament, Willow Tree Angels, Nativities, and Big Sky Carvers.

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am-5 pm 406-961-6895, • Corvallis, MT 26

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Saturday mornings or Tuesday afternoons From May through October is the perfect time to take a relaxing stroll through one or all of the Valley’s Farmers’ Markets. You will find all kinds of locally grown produce and fruit, fresh baked goods like Good Eatin’, jams and jellies, hand made soaps and lotions like Udderly Fresh, flowers, jewelry like Jessica’s, and many more items, handcrafted right here in the Bitterroot. From chairs and alpaca fleece clothing, to lattès and popcorn you can find it at a Farmers Market. It is a great way to meet new and old friends, discover the hidden talents of your neighbors, and

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Relax at the Farmers Market just plain relax after a tough week. You work hard for you money, and spending a little at the farmers markets is the best way to get the most out of each dollar, by keeping that hard earned money right here in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. “It is a beautiful day in the Bitterroot.”

Darby — Tuesday 12 noon–6 pm Hamilton — Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm Stevensville — Saturday 9 am–1 pm Florence — Saturday 8 am–12 pm

Jewelry by Jessica

Jessica Fitzpatrick’s artistic jewelry has already made history.

Ammonites went extinct roughly 65 million years ago, but with Jessica’s help, are making a beautiful come back in her hand made, one of a kind, jewelry. For ten years Jessica has hand crafted jewelry from gems and fossils. Ammonite fossils, cut and polished have become her favorite and signature piece with their colorful spiral patterns. Jessica now searches the country for fossils and gems from which to make high quality jewelry in an evolutionary design.

Stop by the Hamilton Farmers Market, Between the Worlds, or see more of Jessica’s work on line.

jewelrybyjess.com • 1.801.654.0234

Good Eatin' Rustic Bread It makes you feel special! Refreshed, rejuvenated, energized, and calming describe the results of using Udderly Fresh Soap products. They are all natural, good for everyone, but loved most by people with dry itchy skin, allergies, or eczema because of the moisturizing qualities which sooth and heal skin. Goat milk contains emollients, vitamins and triglycerides as well as the highly effective and well known moisturizer called capriccapryllic triglyceride. The founders, Charise and Bonnie, needed to create natural healthy products for their families and to find relief for one of their daughters who was suffering from eczema. Perfecting the special blend of goat milk soap and natural lotions changed her life. With each use her skin improved and become amazingly clear. Udderly Fresh grew from this endeavor and they believe their natural products can do the same for you. The specifically chosen pure essential oils in Udderly Fresh herbal soaps will make you feel ready to take on the day. Once you try it, you will simply not want to go back to name brand soaps, lotions and balms. Udderly Fresh creates and sells numerous natural bath and body care products including goat milk soap, shampoo, lotions, laundry soap, lip balm, salt scrub, insect repellent and dryer sachets.

Find Udderly Fresh Soap online, at the Hamilton Farmers Market, or at this year’s Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival.

The Best Bread in the Bitterroot Healthy, spectacular, custom made breads

by Los Angeles-trained Patti Ostrander

NO Fat • NO Oil • NO Sugar • NO Dairy

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It looks good because it is good.

She also creates unique, exquisite pastries and caters elegant in-home dinners for up to 12.

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Whisper Creek Quilts Life in the Bitterroots, a standard king-sized quilt, designed and made by long arm quilter, Susan Boulay-Erickson is on display at the 2nd Street Market. Susan has been honored for her work at several invitation only shows including the Houston International Quilt Festival. This particular quilt has been awarded several blue ribbons in open class competitions and recently took Best Use of Color at the Santa Clara, CA Quilt Festival Invitational.

Whisper Creek Quilts • 406.370.2131 • 406.961.3306 whispercreekquilts@q.com

Blessings and Bliss From Carol Carol Sanders is a massage therapist in Hamilton Montana. One day a couple of years ago when she discovered Himalayan Salt Lamps, she purchased several for her massage studio. Her clients were instantly attracted to these beautiful lamps. It was the beginning of a wonderful relationship. The Himalayan Salt Lamps go perfectly with massage therapy and as a healthy addition to any room! They are Natural Air Purifiers, emitting negative ions and creating a serene, peaceful healing atmosphere. These amazing lamps make unique gifts that are not only attractive but healthful too! Come and see the different shapes and sizes at the 2nd Street Market and at Between the Worlds..

The Crystal Lady Bonnie Klein has been fascinated with Crystals, Rocks and collecting since she was little. This hobby has now expanded and you will find her fantastic assortment of Crystals, including Citrine Crystals, Aragonite and Smoky Quartz, unique Rock Jewelry, even polished heart gemstones at the Second Street Market. Bonnie also appraises Rock and Crystal collections. Bonnie will have a booth at the Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival, be sure to stop by.

406.381.3345 • Box 532 • Victor, MT 59875

Jewelry by Jan

Designing and making jewelry is more than a hobby, and more than a job for this artist. Born and raised in Darby Montana, Jan Spannuth finds it relaxing and fun, to create a beautiful wearable pieces of art for you to enjoy. Every piece is unique. She also carries Mojo Bracelets which are said to be like a human body tune up. Almost everyone will benefit from an increase in balance, energy, strength and flexibility. Jan’s family has experienced the benefits. You can try one one of the Mojo Bracelets and see Jan’s original work at the 2nd Street Market.

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The Hamilton Players

Bitterroot Valley

Montana Art & Craftsmanship Entertainment at its best! After a “beautiful day in the Bitterroot” you will have a great time at the theater. Community theater is wonderful entertainment.

It is the perfect venue to bring out the sometimes hidden talents of community members and build self esteem in the kids. Hamilton Players will produce five community theater productions, several special events, and several children’s workshops throughout the year. Call the box office to find your role in the community. Show Schedules are included in the Bitterroot Events on page 20.

www.hamiltonplayers.com • Call M-F 1–5 pm 406.375.9050 The Hamilton Playhouse • 100 Ricketts Rd • Hamilton, MT

Pat Baker Painted Mountain Gallery Renowned for her detailed accuracy and unique story telling ability, Pat Baker gets so much depth into her art that the viewer can walk right in and dream away.

The West lives and Pat brings it alive for you. You too can own her wonderful works of art. Both originals and high quality giclee on canvas prints are available.

Contact Pat for information and pricing on custom size prints and commissions.

406.642.6966 1771 US Hwy 93 N, Mile Post 56 • Victor, Montana

Kris Prather

Kris Prather, a native of Stevensville, Montana, had set her goals at a very young age to become a jockey and race at the notorious tracks of Kentucky. She had the good fortune to be mentored by two of the greatest women jockeys in history, Donna Brothers and Julie Krone, the Racing Hall of Fame rider. They offered her guidance and encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a jockey. By 2000 Kris was setting records at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. Kris set high goals and went after them with vigor, she wanted to be the best and was well on her way when her dream was ended by severe injuries in 2004. Fortunately Kris is equally adept in writing and painting. She now funnels her boundless creative energy into these talents. Kris has a wonderful artistic style that mixes both impressionism and realism.

She has prints of her work available and also does commissions. Prather also published her first young adult novel, The Horse Tamer’s Niece, that centers around the fast-paced, colorful world of racing and has completed both a mystery and a literary novel which have not yet been published.

kpauthor@bellsouth.net to place book orders PO O Box 308 • Stevensville, MT

When Sam Conner, owner of Electric Beach, isn’t helping organize Darby Logger Days, you will find her at the salon making her clients comfortable and beautiful. Electric Beach is a full service salon offering complete hair care, manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, tanning, and facials. For an even more relaxing experience book a massage, facial, or try microdermabrasion. You will be pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, the quality of service, and professionalism at this full service salon in Darby, the best kept secret in Montana.

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Downtown Hamilton Comforts for Home The Rag Bag

A Unique Little Boutique

You will love it! The Rag Bag specializes in gently used and new clothing.

With an exceptional clothing selection, most from out of state, all pieces are carefully chosen by Jerri, Sari, and Amy. You will be pleased with the quality as well as the price. The Rag Bag is not a consignment shop.

Started as a personal shopping service to women on a budget, it has grown into an amazing boutique you will want to visit often. An exotic, fun Bohemian place to put the perfect outfit together.

Mon– Fri 10 am–5:30 pm, Sat 10 am–4 pm 307 W Main St, Hamilton • 406-363-8855

River Rising Bakery

Bakery, Deli Espresso

River Rising is a popular local deli which offers gourmet sandwiches, fresh baked goods and tasty espresso. They have grilled and cold gourmet deli sandwiches, soups & salads, even wireless internet.

M-F 6:30 am–5:30 pm, Sat 8 am–4 pm, Sun 8 am–2 pm 337 W. Main St. • Hamilton, • 406.363.4552

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Monday 11-4 Tues–Thur 11-8 Fri–Sat 11-9

Good Food • Good Times Fill Up at the Filling Station Grill

The Filling Station Grille prides itself on great homemade food. The Sandwiches were voted “Best in the Bitterroot Valley!” The burgers are hand-packed and made fresh daily, old fashioned style on a fresh baguette, with 10 “makes and models” to choose from.

Try the famous homemade New Mexico style dishes — featuring New Mexico Hatch green chili — including Chili Rellanos, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, and seven varieties of Burritos.

Take a step back in time, enjoy one of the largest collections of vintage gas station petrolinia in the Northwest. Relax with your favorite beer or glass of wine as you “drive” down memory lane.

House Specialties

Chili Rellenos Chicken Stuffed Sopapilla Beef and Potato Stuffed Sopapilla Chimichanga

Burgers 10 makes and models Made fresh daily, and served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and fries.

11 Tire Buster Sandwiches with 6 sides to choose from

Tire Kicker Starters

Nachos Baby Moons (Potato Skins) Monty’s Chile Cheese Fries Chips and Homemade Salsa Guacamole, chips and Salsa

Montana-Made Wilcoxsons Ice Cream

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Mikesell’s takes pride in their ability to carefully select and offer you a diverse

selection of traditional, modern and even unique jewelry. Each piece is hand selected to insure you receive the best value — the highest quality at the best price.

Montana Sapphires • Wedding and Engagement Sets Diamond and Colored Gem Stone Jewelry • Designer Sterling

Restoration Quality Repair Custom Design MEMBER

201 W. Main St. Hamilton, MT 59840 • 406-363-6236

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