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Vol. 3 No. 3PublisherEditor in ChiefBen ChovanakBen ChovanakMarketing/SalesBen ChovanakContributing WritersPhilip AabergRhonda AdkinsRenata BirkenbuelKristen BokovoyLarry GomollAlisa HerodesHeather PalermoKen RobisonJude SmithJim TracyCarolyn ValacichSuzanne WaringMary WillmarthPaula WilmotCreative DirectorContributing Photographers and ArtistsBen ChovanakRhonda AdkinsBen ChovanakElizabeth MooreThe History MuseumSuzanne WaringContact us406-870-0122820 2nd Avenue NW #2Great Falls, MT 59404ben@bestofgreatfalls.comwww.bestofgreatfalls.comThe opinions expressed by authors and contributors to the publication are notnecessarily those of the editor or publisher. Acceptance of advertisements doesnot imply official endorsement of the products or services concerned. Whileevery care has been taken to ensure accuracy of content, no responsibility canbe taken for any errors or omissions. No part of this magazine may be reproducedwithout the express permission of the publisher.4

Interior of the Pizza BaronApple Caramel Crunch PieBenefis West CampusCover ImageFall on the Dearborn RiverPhoto by Ben ChovanakTA B L E O F CO N T E N TSFall 20116810121418202226293539First Sheriff of Great FallsBy Suzanne WaringThe History MuseumBy Kristen Bokovoy, Membership CoordinatorIn the Shadow of the Civil WarBy Ken RobisonGreat Falls Symphony – 53rd SeasonBy Carolyn Valacich, Executive DirectorNatatorium Boast a Rich HistoryBy Renata BirkenbuelGreat Falls Community Concert Association82nd SeasonBy Larry Gomoll, Executive DirectorA Night at the OzarkTom Sancton and the New Orleans Legacy BandBy Philip AabertAutumn ArtBy Jude SmithPizza BaronBy Paula WilmotFall into Pie at Five Loaves Coffeehouse & BakeryBy Rhonda Adkins32 Apothic Red – Wine StoriesBy Heather PalermoExplore Great Falls’ MuseumsBy Staff38 Benefis Bariatric Instituteat Benefis Health System in Great FallsCoping with Market Volatility:Eight Reminders to Help 401(k) InvestorsProvided by RBC Wealth Management and Brandon Costley44 Psychiatrist joins AWARE network in Great FallsBy Jim Tracy, Public Affairs, AWARE Inc.45 Great Falls Ad ClubBringing Celebrity, World’s #1 Columnist to Great FallsBy Mary Willmarth5

First Sheriffof Great FallsBy Suzanne WaringA tragic and unexpected event can painta person’s life with irony. In the case ofC. P. (Commodore Perry) Downing, whowas the first sheriff of Cascade County, atwist of fate shaded the story of his lifewith ironical misfortune.Downing came to Montana during Fort Benton’sheyday around 1878. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1844,he grew up in Clear Lake, Indiana, and went to Coloradoin 1861 when he was seventeen. According tohistorian Samuel K. Phillips, Jr., Downing not only wasan under-sheriff, constable, and tax collector for ColoradoSprings at different times but also learned thebuilding trade.He married Helen King, also from Ohio, in 1875, andthe two of them came to Montana because Downinghad heard that Montana was where he could find workin construction. He formed a partnership with FrankThis is the jail that Downing inherited from Chouteau Countywhen he took office. He submitted plans for a brick buildingthat was used until 1914. Photo courtesy History Museum6C. P. Downing when he was Cascade County's first sheriff.Photo courtesy of History MuseumCoombs, and they were involved in the construction ofseveral major buildings in Fort Benton. In 1881, theDownings’ daughter and only child, Winifred Lou, wasborn in Fort Benton.The Downing family moved to Great Falls in 1886.When the Park Hotel opened that year, the owners, ParisGibson and H. O. Chowen, soon found that its size wasinadequate. They contracted for an addition that nearlydoubled the hotel’s size. According to Phillips, a thirdstorywas added, and C. P. Downing was the contractor.He later located his offices at the hotel.In 1887, Cascade County was carved out of parts ofLewis and Clark, Meagher, and Chouteau Counties.Great Falls was made the county seat. With law enforcementin his background, Downing received the nod tobecome interim sheriff until elections could be held. June1888, Downing submitted plans for a brick county jail tobe located on a lot at Third Avenue South between Thirdand Fourth Streets. Until then, a holding cell used by theChouteau County sheriff was the only place to retainprisoners. November 1888, Downing was elected sheriffby a comfortable margin. His annual salary was $1800.Downing made a major effort to rid the fledgling communityof miscreants; however, two major events mayhave influenced voters’ opinions of Downing’s performance

as sheriff. Downing wasn’t even on the scene whena Fort Shaw soldier, who was black and being heldfor murder, was seized from his cell and lynched. Ayear later, skepticism may have been fortified whenJames Wilber, who had been an all-around troublemaker,died by hanging–either by suicide or otherwise–whilebeing held in the county jail. EarlierWilber had been a suspect when boarders at hiswife’s establishment had been robbed, and he hadbeen acquitted for murder in Wyoming after twotrials. This time two immigrant couples and a childwere brutally murdered in Fergus County, andenough evidence pointed to Wilbur who tried to ridhimself of a wagon stained with blood and who, allat once, had an abundance of cash. Wilbur died thenight he was incarcerated.Wilbur had worked on the new jail riveting thebars together. He told Downing that he was nevergoing to spend another day in jail, and it turnedout that he was right.The hanging of the two prisoners during Downing’swatch may have encouraged the Republican Party to runa different candidate for the 1889 election, or perhapsDowning turned down the opportunity to continue assheriff so he could pursue other interests. Regardless,Downing returned to private life, and the city directoryin 1890 cited his occupation as “capitalist.”At the time, Downing was investing in Neihart areamining. He organized Queen of the Hills Mining Companyin 1890 along with Charles and W.G. Conrad tomine silver and lead. To further capitalize on the miningand the railroad to Neihart that was completed in 1891,Downing submitted plans for a brick building thatwould be a store and hotel. From this time onward, hewas a mining broker even though the silver crash of1893 brought about a downturn in mining.A few years later, the opportunity to take up law enforcementavailed itself to him again. On May 21, 1895,Downing was thought of well enough as a peace officerto be hired as Great Falls’ city marshal.On August 22, after a hot summer day, Downing,along with Officer Voell and Sgt. Wordrup, had just leftJohnson’s Beer Hall after having several cold beers. Theywere engrossed in their discussion of a transient whohad been escorted out of town but who had returned. Asthey reached the middle of Second Street South, someoneshouted, “Look out!” Seeing an amateur bicyclistwho was wobbling along on the verge of crashing,Downing stepped back out of the way only to step intothe path of an oncoming streetcar. Most likely, heThe home at 700 Third Avenue North that C.P. Downing built forhis family. Photo by Suzanne Waringmisinterpreted the warning. The streetcar dragged himunder the front fender of the car for at least twenty feetbefore the conductor could bring it to a stop. Fortunately,Downing was not run over by the wheels of thestreetcar.All newspaper accounts reported that he would recoverfrom the severely broken leg and abrasions. However,on November 7, 1895, his condition worsened, andhe died. After a memorial service at Downing’s home at700 Third Avenue North with so many people attendingthat many stood outdoors, he was buried in HighlandCemetery. (His tombstone was recently vandalized butwas righted without extensive damage). Downing hassince been recognized as a Montana peace officer killedin the line of duty.It was ironical that an experienced sheriff and citymarshal would die on a calm summer evening in companyof colleagues while simply crossing a street when,over the years, he had many life-threatening experienceswhile dealing with troublemakers, thieves, and murderers.My appreciation for information utilized in this article goes tothe History Museum and Montana historians, Ken Robison whopointed me in the right direction and Samuel K. Phillips, Jr., whowrote True Stories of Law and Order in the 1880-1890s of CentralMontana and Fallen Branches on Montana Soil.A life-long interest in communications madeSuzanne Waring first a college English instructorthen a writer. She lives in Great Fallsand writes about Montana people and theircommunities.7

Tribute to Our Military VeteransThe History MuseumBuilt in 1929 and located near the MissouriRiver along the street locally known asMachinery Row, The History Museum’sstructure first housed International Harvesterfarm machinery. Second Street South was oncelined with all the implement dealers in town, and anyfarmer or rancher wanting to purchase new equipmentcould avail himself of the “one-stop” shopping on thestreet. International Harvester operated at this locationfor thirty years, but in 1959, the building took on a newface when Northern School Supply purchased the 47,000square foot facility, providing a valuable resource for educatorsacross the state. In October of 1997, NorthernSchool Supply closed its doors, and in the followingyear, the Cascade County Historical Society purchasedthe building to house its museum, gift shop, collection,and archives. An ideal location and facility for a historicalsociety, the building was officially renamed The HistoryMuseum in 2007.The History Museum is a non-profit organizationwhose primary goal is the preservation of North CentralMontana’s historical heritage. The museum’s 5,000square foot archive is one of the ways that the museumaccomplishes this goal. As part of The History Museum,the mission of the Archival Research Center is to preserveBy Kristen Bokovoy, Membership Coordinator8historical documents and records considered importantto the heritage of the Central Montana area and to utilizethose resources in providing educational and researchopportunities to the public. With approximately 50,000photographic images, town site surveys, city and countyrecords, manuscript collections, maps, naturalizationrecords, homestead records, directories, and oral histories,The History Museum’s archive is one of the foremostresearch centers in the region.Another significant aspect of The History Museum’spreservation efforts is its extensive collection of artifacts.From the impressive 7th Ferrying Collection of WorldWar II military artifacts, to antique wagons and tractors,the Zion Family Model T Ford, and to the other littlepieces of everyday life in Montana over the last century,the museum’s collection and its caretakers seek to preserveNorth Central Montana History one item at a time.The exhibits are showcases for these two massivepreservation efforts. While the museum boasts a permanentexhibit of North Central Montana historical itemsmined from the both the archive and the collection, themuseum also regularly transforms a portion of the facilityto accommodate temporary exhibits of all kinds. The museumhas hosted exhibits on The Boy Scouts of America,

The current exhibit features the museum’s own collection of military artifacts, supplemented by loans from privateindividuals. The exhibit called, Tribute to Our Military Veterans Photography by Ben Chovanak,Glacier Park, The Rocky Mountain Front, multiple photographicexhibits, artistic quilts, and even toys. Thecurrent exhibit features the museum’s own collection ofmilitary artifacts, supplemented by loans from privateindividuals. The exhibit called, Tribute to Our MilitaryVeterans, opened in July of 2011.No trip to a museum would be complete without avisit to its Gift Shop. The History Museum’s Gift Shopboasts a wide selection of Montana books, gifts, andeven art. One of the most sought after specialties of thegift shop is the section devoted entirely to locally producedcommunity history books. Often difficult to find,spread out among the area towns, The History Museumcarries these books in one location. In addition to a numberof local history books on Great Falls, the museumcarries the community history books of Black Eagle, SunRiver, Ulm, Hobson, and many others.As a non-profit organization, fund-raising is of criticalimportance. The History Museum relies upon memberships,events, facility rentals, and charitable donations toaccomplish its financial goals, and to cover operating expenses.The Ozark Room, the museum’s event space, isnot only the location where the museum holds most ofits events, but it has also become a sought after spot forwedding receptions, meetings, banquets, concerts,movie premieres, lectures, and class reunions. A spectacularspace with excellent acoustics and a restored 1925Chickering Grand Piano, the room has seen many entertainingevents with a variety of performers and genres.One of the year’s most popular events, A Night of Jazzin the Ozark Club, pays homage to the original OzarkClub in downtown Great Falls by featuring jazzmusicians from Montana and all over the United States.This year’s jazz performance will showcase TommySancton and his New Orleans Jazz Legacy Band withBrandon Marsalis and Phil Aaberg. Saturday, September10, 7 p.m.Whether you’re researching your family, home, or abusiness, brushing up on your local history, or hoping totake in some phenomenal live music, The HistoryMuseum is the place to be! The History Museum is definitely“History With Personality”.The History Museum, 422 Second Street South, GreatFalls, MT 59405 - 406-452-3462.Visit our website at www.thehistorymuseum.org andon Facebook at www.facebook.com/thehistorymuseum.9

Left: Gravestone of Charles M. Meek, 5th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, U. S. ColoredTroops. Above: Soldiers Monument in Highland Cemetery looking East.In the Shadow of theCivil WarBy Ken RobisonThis year as our nation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War in1861, it is time to ask, “How did the Civil War affect Cascade County and Great Falls?” Somemight think this is a curious question since that monumental struggle was fought in “theStates” before there was even a Montana Territory and ended nineteen years before GreatFalls was founded and 22 years before Cascade County was created. Yet, the real answer liesin the profound impact the Civil War had on our country and its people.The Civil War settled two fundamental questions—therewould be a unified United States of America, and therewould no longer be enslaved African Americans. The CivilWar directly impacted every section, every community,every family, and every individual. The war came at atime when the American West was first undergoing settlementby non-natives. Gold strikes in our area in 1862 ledto the rapid formation of Montana Territory in 1864, andthe extracted gold and other mineral wealth helped fill10the coffers of the federal government and directly aidedthe war effort.The Civil War dislocated and relocated countless Americans.Some men came to the new Montana Territory to escapeservice or the ravages of war. Some came to “chasethe elephant” seeking fortune or opportunity in the newland. Women and children followed the men arriving bysteamboat or wagon into the Montana frontier. As the war

ended, more and more came, bearing the scars and experiencesof war and bringing with them their hopes anddreams. They came from North and South and from thewar-ravaged Border States. Some men and women, newlyfreed and newly citizens, sought a brighter future awayfrom the lands of their former enslavement. Some camewith the frontier Army that moved into new militaryposts, Camp Cooke, Fort Shaw, Fort Assinniboine. All hadlived through and been affected by the Civil War.One who didn’t come was Colonel Robert Gould Shaw,yet his name is still with us today. Colonel Shaw, namesakefor Fort Shaw in the Sun River Valley, formed andcommanded the first black regiment to fight in the CivilWar, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. Colonel Shaw diedleading his men over the breastworks at Fort Wagner onthe outskirts of Charleston, South Carolina; his brave mensuffered near fifty percent casualties proving convincinglythat black men could fight and die every bit the equal ofwhites.One of Colonel Shaw’s men, Private Joseph W. Meek ofthe “Fighting 54th,” was a freed slave who survived FortWagner to come to the Upper Missouri in 1880 with hisbrother Charles. Joe Meek mined with some success nearBarker and lived for many years near White SulphurSprings until his death in 1912. His brother, Charles M.Meek, had served on the personal staff of General UlyssesGrant before joining another famed black unit, the 5thKentucky Cavalry Regiment, U. S. Colored Troops.Charles lived in Great Falls, was active in RepublicanParty politics, and is believed to be the first black man toserve on a jury in Montana. Charles was active in theGrand Army of the Republic (G.A.R) until his death in1910.Among the scores of Union veterans and the handful ofConfederates coming to this area after the war, many areburied at Highland Cemetery and others around CascadeCounty. After service in the Mexican War, CaptainJonathan E. Jewell served as Colonel in the 13th Regiment,Missouri Infantry, Confederate States of America, andlater in General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia.He was a captain in charge of a company in MajorGeneral Pickett’s brigade and escaped death or wounds inPickett’s futile charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. In1892, J. E. Jewell was run over by an ore car at the Boston& Montana Smelter. The Masonic Order and the G. A. R.attended his funeral with burial at Old Highland Cemetery.Private Joseph O. Gregg, Company F, 133rd Ohio Infantry,received the Congressional Medal of Honor June16, 1864 near Petersburg, Virginia, for action described byhis commanding officer as “bravely done; you must havebeen under special protection of Providence.” CaptainGregg came to Great Falls in 1887, and for the next seventeenyears he became a leader in the local and state G. A.R. He promoted the idea of a veteran’s memorial for HighlandCemetery, and under his leadership in 1895 veteransof the G. A. R., with a small number of Confederate veterans,formed a committee to work on a soldiers monumentat the cemetery. The group selected a plot for the monument,half an acre at the right of the [then] entrance to thecemetery. On October 1897, a key part of the monumentarrived in Great Falls, an 8-inch Columbiad cannon to surmounta monument of stone. The gun was cast in 1858,and appropriately, during the Civil War had been capturedand recaptured and fired by both the South and theNorth.The monument, built from 1898 to 1901, is ten feetsquare at its base, and from the ground to the muzzle ofthe cannon surmounting it is about fifteen feet. The monumentis constructed of cream-colored sandstone and ineach of its four sides is placed a tablet of pink Tennesseemarble. The tablet at the front of the monument and directlyunder the muzzle of the gun is three feet wide andtwo feet high, and contains the history of the gun. Each ofthe three other tablets is two feet square, and the one onthe north side bears the inscription, “In memory of theboys who wore the blue, 1861-1865.” The south tabletContinue on page 1711

53rd SeasonWestwater PhotochoreographyPhotos courtesy Great Falls SymphonySaturday, October 1, 2011Patriots, Citizens & SoldiersGreat Falls Symphony Orchestra featuring The Eternal Strugglewith James Westwater, Photochoreography and Colonel TimothyHoltan, Narration.Our season opener pays tribute to the 150th anniversaryof the Civil War and to the men and women who haveserved this county. James Westwater returns to Great Fallswith vivid imagery filling three huge video screens, sensitivelychoreographed to Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. Thenarrator voices powerful excerpts from Lincoln’s speechesthat resonate as much today as in his own time.Saturday, November 5, 2011iSymphonyCamille SAINT SAÉNS, Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso,Ennio MORRICONE, Gabriel’s Oboe / Gabriel FAURÉ, SicilienneYou may not know these pieces by name, but you’ll certainly recognizethem when you hear them! We’ve selected a wonderful potpourri of popularand classical favorites, as if we’d loaded on iPod just for you. Juilliardgraduate and accomplished violinist Jenny Oaks Baker joins theorchestra to delight you with her interpretation of lyrical movie themes,sacred music, popular song, and works by beloved composers Fauré,Saint Saens, Ravel and Mussorgsky.theJenny Oaks BakerNutcrackerWednesday, November 30, 2011TCHAIKOVSKY’S HOLIDAY MASTERPIECEEugene Ballet Company & The Great Falls Symphony OrchestraThis is a sparkling production that features sets and costumescreated by former Disney designer Don Carson. This timeless talefor the holiday season tells the story of Clara’s dream about herchildhood sweetheart Hans, who is transformed into a life-sizednutcracker soldier.12

Sunday, December 5, 2011Voices of the SeasonGreat Falls Symphonic Choir, Paul Ritter ConductorWelcome the holiday season with song and celebration in this concert featuring thepower of the Symphonic Choir in the acclaimed acoustics of the Mansfield Theater.Members of the orchestra in various instrumental combinations will accompany thevocalists as they perform familiar faves and a few new and unique carols. As always,there’ll be a chance to sing along if the spirit moves you!Saturday, February 11, 2012Hip HarpGreat Falls Symphony Orchestra with Deborah Henson-Conant, Electric HarpDeborah Henson-Conant tells stories with music. “Dazzling harp playing, gorgeousjazz/pop singing, comic timing…”She’s a cross-genre, Blues-Flamenco-Celtic-Funk-Jazz dynamo. She tells tall tales with the ease of a stand-up comic.She solos and wails like a rock guitarist.Saturday, March 24, 2012Winter’s LightGreat Falls Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic ChoirCelebrate the end of winter with Rutter’s rhythmic, melodic choral cycle thatincludes Blow, Blow Thou Winter with lyrics by Shakespeare. Composer MortenLauridsen receives the National Medal of Arts in 2007 from the President of theUnited States for his composition of radiant choral works combining musical beauty,power and spiritual depth that have thrilled audiences worldwide. Experience thepower and drama of his Lux Aeterna. Electricity will fill the air!Deborah Henson-ConantSaturday, April 28, 2012The Fifth of BeethovenGreat Falls Symphony Orchestra with Amit Peled, CelloIt’s been said about cellist Amit Peled that “his sound is forged in theinnermost chambers of the soul and magically transferred to the tip of hisfingers.” Sparks will fly as he performs the sometimes brooding, conventionallyRomantic but not-too-sweet cello concerto by Victor Herbert.We’ll close the concert with Beethoven’s Fifth. With it, Beethoven audaciouslybroke the rules and challenged his countrymen to fight for freedomas the enemy approached Vienna. Unquestionably the greatest piecein the symphonic repertoire, hear this towering masterpiece for the firsttime, or if you know it well, listen with new ears and imagine its premiereperformance.Amit PeledAll performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Mansfield Theater in theGreat Falls Civic Center. Tickets are available at Great Falls Symphony officeor on line at http://ticketing@greatfallsmt.net.13

NatatoriumBoasts a Rich HistoryCirca 1950, photo courtesy The History MuseumBy Renata BirkenbuelMany Morony Natatorium swimmers – pastand present — may be surprised to hearthat the current 45-year-old building is notthe original.The first was built almost 100 years ago inthe same location at the corner of 111 12 th Street Northand Second Avenue South. Its most striking architecturaldetail was a black chimney that looked more like a mini-Big Stack, reminiscent of the full-sized one that oncegraced the skyline in Black Eagle. Intriguingly, the exteriorhad a decidedly formal, institutional appearance.Have you ever wondered why the name “Morony”precedes what everyone instead refers to as “the Nat?”Well, in 1916 Great Falls’ first pool was built as a memorialto John G. Morony after his death in 1915. Morony,president of First National Bank, was instrumental in the14development of water power on the Missouri River andwas considered a “generous benefactor” in the community,according to records housed at The History Museum.The current Natatorium was built in 1966 after theoriginal was razed. “Natatorium bites the dust,” read thecaption under a photograph of fallen bricks (Great FallsTribune, Jan. 19, 1966). In order to build the new indoorfacility, voters had approved a $500,000 bond issue forboth the Natatorium and the creation of three new outdoorpools: Jaycee, Water Tower and Mitchell.Since then, the city Parks and Recreation Departmenthas often appealed to taxpayers to help keep the Natatoriummaintained and open. The city’s scraping for fundsto keep it afloat remains cyclical in nature and typical ofmunicipal pools throughout the country. While largermetro pools closed across the nation this summer due to

Morony Natatorium 2011, Photo by Ben Chovanaktight city budgets, Great Falls city commissioners gavethe Nat a one-year reprieve last year.Meanwhile, the People’s Park and Rec Foundation hasheld fundraisers for the Nat, including a surprisingly lucrative,bad-weather day bake sale last April 22 and acurrent T-shirt sale. The T-shirts, gray with black lettering,read “I’m a Nat Rat” on the front and “Get in theSwim” on the back. Adult and kid sizes are available for$15 at the Nat. Or visit the “Save the Natatorium!” Facebookpage for updates.In an update, city commissioners recently approvedfunds to keep the Nat open for the next fiscal year (July1, 2011 to June 30, 2012). Lacy and Ebeling Engineering,Inc., a local firm, has completed a structural study on theNatatorium, but the city awaits a final report on groundwater status, according to Patty Rearden, Deputy Parkand Recreation Director. The city has not yet commissioneda mechanical study of the Nat, although theboiler, roof and cracked basement floors belie an aging15

“Model of original Morony Natatorium ondisplay in Paris window, March 15 - June1,1916. Model was built in 1915 by PeterKingo Knudsen, cabinet maker, as a windowdisplay for the Electric City Conservatory,owned by Charles Burrell, upon the openingof the natatorium.” (Charles Burrell was theson-in-law of Peter Knudsen.) Phaoto courtesyThe History Museum.building in need of basic repair.Morony the man must have had strong insight intothe value of public pools as a way to keep local childrensafe and to provide a classless facility for citizens fromall walks of life. In newspaper files covering the state ofcity pools from 1928 (Leader, July 13, 1928) to the Tribune’scoverage of recurrent funding woes, two purposesfor public pools remain constant: the keep local kids outof the treacherous Missouri and to provide relief fromhot, dry North Central Montana summers.The Citizens to Save Indoor Swimming in Great Falls(CSI: Great Falls) lists other vital reasons to keep a yearround,indoor pool like the Nat open: to provide a placefor rehabilitation/water therapy patrons, to teach lessonsto generations, to offer a recreational venue forrural visitors, to give lap swimmers a year-round homeand to provide popular classes such as kayaking andwater aerobics to the community at large.Aaron Weissman, dedicated lap swimmer, CSI: GreatFalls member and local businessman, sees an indoorpublic pool as a vital, egalitarian service for average citizens.“Swimming is a life-long activity that can help individualsfrom all income levels remain physically fit,” hesays. “It is also a wonderful wintertime activity that canbe enjoyed by children when it is too cold for most outdooractivities.”Toddlers to seniors use the Natatorium regularly – especiallyin the winter when extreme cold temperatureskick water-lovers indoors, usually for nine long monthsat a stretch. If building namesake Morony were alive, hemay worry over any potential budget cuts that threatenthe Nat.To buy a T-shirt or donate, stop by the Nat. To read aletter addressed to city commissioners and written byCSI: Great Falls, see:http://box.net/greatfallsnat/#greatfallsnat/1/59124631/562439437/1Weekly schedule: http://www.greatfallsmt.net/people_offices/park_rec/natcal.phpRenata Birkenbuel, a lap swimmer,is a former daily sports writer andcurrent freelance journalist whoteaches writing at Montana StateUniversity-College of Technologyand the University of Great Falls.16

Continued from page 11bears the same inscription, except that it is dedicated to the“boys in gray,” and the tablet upon the west bears thewords, “In memory of the boys of 1898-1900 [SpanishAmerican War], the Indian wars, and the regular service.”This Soldiers Monument has the distinction of being thefirst in the U. S. dedicated jointly to both Union and Confederatesoldiers of the Civil War. As you walk past SoldiersMonument in Highland Cemetery today, read the inscriptionsand see the rows of veterans buried there. The bloodyCivil War battles were fought far to the east of here, butmany participants rest in this hallowed ground. During this150th anniversary of the Civil War, we should commemoratethese veterans, Union and Confederate, and their families.They contributed much to their nation and our community.Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, namesake for Fort Shaw, whocommanded the first black regiment in the Civil War.Ken Robison is historian for the GreatFalls/Cascade County Historic PreservationCommission and the OverholserHistorical Research Center in Fort Benton.He writes regularly for The Best ofGreat Falls and the Fort Benton RiverPress. The Montana Historical Society named Ken one of twoMontana Heritage Keepers for 2010, and The History Museum presentedhim an Historic Legacy Award in 2011. Ken is a retiredNavy Captain, after a career in Naval Intelligence.17

82nd SeasonBy Larry Gomoll, Executive DirectorPhotos courtesy GFCCAThe new season offers a wide range ofentertainment. The season opens on Tuesday,September 13, 2011, with The Water Coolers, amusical comedy reminiscent of Capital Steps. Withoriginal music and parodies of familiar song, on-pointmaterial about life and work, and superior comedy writing,this cast of five NYC comics and singers (with pianoaccompaniment) celebrates the insanity of everyday life.Each performance is a high-energy, hilarious session ofsong and sketch comedy, kept fresh by the ever-changingchallenges of modern life. The Water Coolers turnheadaches and hassles into hilarity.The Water CoolersBoys 4 – Tribute to Frankie Valli & BroadwayHome Free ChristmasThe second show in the series features Tribute toFrankie Valli and Broadway. The Unexpected Boys haveamazed audiences all over the world with their awardwinningtribute to one of the most recognized bands toever hit the airwaves. The four Jersey Wise Guys have performedin 12 different Broadway shows, including suchhits as Phantom of the Opera. Les Miserables, Hairspray andWicked. This concert is on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.On Thursday, December 15, The GFCCA presents AHome Free Christmas, non-stop entertainment with nationallyacclaimed vocal sensation, as they bring a funfilledshow packed with unforgettable moments that theentire family can appreciate. Home Free Christmas featuresan array of beloved Christmas classics, audience favorites,Christmas around the world, and a flurry of othersurprises. It’s a cappella at its best, at the best time of year.The husband/wife team, Bottom Line Duo, performson Thursday, January 19, 2012. They are one of three internationallytouring bass and cello duos in history, and havebeen thrilling audiences with their fast fingers, wit, andbows. With humor bordering on outright comedy, theydeliver a program with roots in chamber music and anamazing repertoire of modern and popular sounds. Theseaccomplished artists prove chamber music is accessible toall.The fifth concert in the series, on Wednesday, March 21,2012, features New Orlean’s Hot 8 Brass Band. Thisgroup has epitomized New Orleans treat music for over adecade. The band plays traditional Second Line parades,hosted each Sunday afternoon by Social Aid and PleasureClubs, infusing their performances with funk and energy18

that makes New Orleans music loved around the world.The members of Hot 8 Brass Band were born and raised inNew Orleans and many began playing together in highschool. What makes the Hot 8 so special is the sound theycoax from their well-loved, well-worn horns. They are frequentlyfeatured on Treme, the current popular HBO series.Bottom Line DuoThe final show of the season, on Sunday, May 6, 2012,features a family of nine children from Alaska, via Branson,called The Redhead Express. The provide a night of outstandingfamily entertainment and high-energy music.From hits of the 50s and 60s, to country, original songs, traditional,bluegrass and old time music, Redhead Expresswill delight with tight family harmonies and hard-drivinginstrumentals in their unique acoustic sound.All performances except The Redhead Express begin at7:30 p.m. at the Mansfield Theater in the Great Falls CivicCenter. The Redhead Express is a Sunday matinee at 2:30p.m.Tickets are available at the Mansfield Box Office at theGreat Falls Civic Center, by calling 455-8514 or on line athttp://ticketing@greatfallsmt.net. Additional informationis available online at gfcca.org.New Orleans’s Hot 8 Brass BandWalker Family – The Redhead Express19

A N i g h t a tTom Sancton on clarinetSpecial guest Jason Marsalis will be on drumsRonell Johnson on trombone and vocals.Did you miss Mardi Gras this year? Don’t worry. New Orleans is comingto Great Falls, Saturday, September 10, with Tom Sancton and the NewOrleans Legacy Band at the Ozark Club in The History Museum.Special guest Jason Marsalis will be on drums. Jasonis a member of one of the greatest jazz families in history.His brothers are Wynton, Branford, and Delfeayo,who are amazing and tireless performers in all styles ofmusic. The six-man Legacy Band all live in New Orleans.Montana music and history fans are very excitedthat they’ve chosen to come and play for us. These musiciansare jazz practitioners of the highest order. Theyplay traditional jazz as a vital, living music ... a deeplymoving, hard-swinging, and expressive form that isworld’s away from what people call “Dixieland”. This isno historical re-creation. Be prepared to move and bemoved by “the source of it all”.Tom Sancton on clarinet leads this group. He returnedto New Orleans after a stint in Paris as editor of Timemagazine to help his parents move away from the devastationof Hurricane Katrina. He transformed his book,“Song For My Fathers”, into a multi-media stage productionfeaturing the Preservation Hall musicians. APublishers’ Weekly review said, “.[A] beguiling comingof-agememoir . . . .This enduring portrait of a particularBy Philip Aaberg20side of New Orleans vividly captures the author’s complicatedrelationships with his father, his hometown andthe wonderful characters drawn to it . . . in prose thatcan emotionally mimic the sound of a horn and summonthe taste of red beans and rice....” Tom is a great raconteur,and his deep playing comes from childhood studywith the great New Orleans musicians.Besides Sancton and Marsalis, the other members ofthe New Orleans Legacy Band are Lars Edegran onpiano and guitar; Clive Wilson, trumpet; Kerry Lewis,bass; and Ronell Johnson, trombone and vocals. All arewell-known in New Orleans. where live music reignsnightly.The original Ozark Club, which burned down in 1962,had a stunning resurrection in 2007, when Jack Mahood,Great Falls art collector, farmer, and musician playedlive recordings from the Ozark Club for musician andcomposer Philip Aaberg and historian Ken Robison.Philip contacted Chris Morris, then director of the HistoryMuseum, and the result was 5 sold-out shows featuring

t h e O z a r kKerry Lewis, bass Lars Edegran on piano and guitar Clive Wilson, trumpettop rank national and Montana jazz musicians. Whenthe History Museum started researching the Ozark Club,they had one photo....of the club burning down. At theopening of the New Ozark, an entireroom was devoted to historicalOzark Club photos, handbills, andmemorabilia, including the juke boxfrom the club.The Ozark Club was a placewhere young and old, black andwhite, sat with each other andplayed on the bandstand together ina time of strict segregation. The newOzark Club is a celebration of thattime, and the New Orleans LegacyBand recreates the integration andmutual respect of what was merelya promise of a real American community.Grammy and Emmy nomineePhilip Aaberg of Chester will act asMaster of Ceremonies, and will alsosit in on piano for a few tunes withthe Legacy Band. Philip and Tom played together whilestudents at Harvard in the Silverleaf Ragtime Band.Philip Aaberg on pianoPhoto by Thomas Lee21In addition, Aaberg is producing a 2-CD set, comprisedof the original Ozark Club recordings owned by JackMahood and tracks contributed by musicians who performedat the new Ozark: DaynaStephens, Michael Aaberg, DartanyanBrown, David Morgenroth, KellyRoberti, Alan Fauque, Eric Funk, andmany more. All proceeds from sale ofthat $20 set go to the Ozark PerformanceFund to bring more jazz to theOzark Club. The main purpose of therecordings is to make people aware ofthis stunning jazz venue in North centralMontana. Advance orders can bemade at Sweetgrass Music 406-759-5347.A Night at the Ozark will featurefood and drink vendors and a displayof Ozark Club memorabilia. You areadvised to get your tickets early, sincethe previous shows sold out well inadvance, and this is one show only.Tickets are available at the History Museumand Kaufman’s Menswear Centre.Come celebrate A Night at the Ozark, at the OzarkClub in the History Museum, 422 2nd Ave. South, GreatFalls. Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m.

Autumn ArtBy Jude SmithThe Great FallsPublic Library is a popularvenue for local artistsof all levels of accomplishment.The shows featured at the library displaya varied cross-section of art, craft, sometimes historical,and always cultural offerings. This autumn is noexception. Three fine art shows will be featured Septemberthrough November.Multi-media artistDeeling Gregory willexhibit her art in September.She haspainted in variousmedia on paper andcanvas for over 30years. She also worksin polymer clays to createpoetic, whimsicalpieces. Those two descriptors,whimsicaland poetic, describe Deeling as well.Deeling GregoryDeeling came to Montana by way of Hawaii, herchildhood home, and San Francisco, where she spent herformative years as an artist, having studied at the SanFrancisco Art Institute. Currently, she is working on a seriesof landscape oil paintings. Her work is an explorationof the intellectual, spiritual, and visual, always ajoy to behold.In October, we welcome back the 706 ArtistsGuild. Studio 706, a nonprofit artist’s guild,was founded in 1997 to promote fine art, exposethe community to local artists, teach andenrich local artists, and provide scholarships.The guild offers classes, mentoring, studioprivileges, and exhibition opportunities toartists working in a variety of media. In additionit provides scholarships to CascadeCounty high school seniors planning to pursueart studies in college. This money is primarilyraised from the Guild’s art sales.Membership to the Guild is open at a nominalcost. Currently the guild boasts 45 members.They meet monthly at their 706 Studio, where artists canalso drop in to create art. The guild’s studio door is opento anyone who does or is interested in art. For more informationon the guild, call 452-5771.November is Native American Cultural HeritageMonth. Festivities at the library will kick off with an artexhibit by renowned Arikara/Hidatsa artist Monte YellowBird. Yellow Bird, known in the art world as BlackPinto Horse, has said, “In order to know where you aregoing, it is important to know whereyou came from.” His work as artist, storyteller,and educator reflects this idea.He is devoted to a positive expression ofthe harmonic balance between humanityand nature. His motto, “We are on thisearth for such a short time; if you’regoing to shine, shine brightly”, shinesthrough all of his work.Rife with symbolism, Yellow Bird’swork honors his spiritual roots, Indigenousheritage and both traditional andcontemporary art conventions through abold use of color and design combinedwith a pictorial narrative that activates the viewer’simagination. He is motivated by a passionate desire tobuild connections between the past and the present witha hopeful eye toward a brighter future built around empathyand understanding between diverse communities.All exhibits are free and open to the public. For moreinformation call 453-0349.Arikara/Hidatsa artist Monte Yellow Bird. Yellow Bird, knownin the art world as Black Pinto Horse, painting is his studio.22

The C.M. Russell Museum is proud to present a rare opportunity to view silk-screen printsby Andy Warhol (1928-1987) from the private collection of Wesley and Missy Cochran.Warhol was one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century and theleading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art.Andy Warhol: Legends from the Cochran Collection comprises36 iconic screen prints created from 1974 to 1986,the year before Warhol’s death. Featuring images fromseveral of Warhol’s most important series, the collectionis notable for two suites of prints. The first is the MythSeries containing subjects from the stories, myths, andlegends that fascinated Warhol later in his career, suchthe Wicked Witch, Dracula, Superman, and Santa Claus.The second is one of his last projects, the Cowboys andIndians series—an obvious fit for the Russell Museum—in which Warhol pays homage to America’s popular versionof Western history. He depicts American heroes ofthe West such as Teddy Roosevelt and Geronimo, as wellas Western entertainers Annie Oakley and John Wayne,among others. The suite also features romanticized,stereotyped, and exploited images of American Indians.Strategically placed together in one suite, these iconschallenge and expose the controversies surroundingAmerica’s collective mythologizing of the West.EventsPublic Tours: Saturday, September 10-December 31Docent-led tours will be conducted the first Saturday ofevery month at 11 a.m. School and group tours are availablewith two weeks advance notice. Group tours arefree with regular admission. School group admission isfree. Call 406-727-8787 ext 347 to schedule a tour.Nite @ the Factory: Saturday, September 10, 6-9 p.m.Get ready for a night of Warhol-inspired entertainment23at a Nite @ the Factory! Enjoy an evening viewingof Legends, photo-ops, live music, hand-crafted cocktails,and hors d’oeuvres. Groovy duds encouraged.Tickets are $35; $20 for museum members.Educator Open House: Monday, September 12, 4-6 p.m.An opportunity for teachers to view the exhibition inpreparation for a tour with their classroom. Carol Hockett,guest speaker and educator from the Herbert F. JohnsonMuseum of Art at Cornell University, Ithaca, NewYork, will present a talk at 5 p.m. Attendees will receivea resource packet and can enjoy light refreshments atthis free event.Pop in Perspective: Tuesday, September 13, 7 p.m.Guest speaker Carol Hockett will discuss Warhol’s workon view and its relation to the American West and popularculture. $5 per person; free for members.Pop-Art Style Portraits:Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Grades 4-6;Saturday, October 8, 2-4 p.m., Grades 1-3Kids will use the pop-art style to create a portrait on claytiles. $4 per student. Call 406-727-8787 ext 347 to register.Silkscreen Workshop: Friday, November 18 & Saturday,November 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.A silkscreen workshop will take place at the Universityof Great Falls followed by a tour of the exhibition. Call406-727-8787 ext 347 for details.

J.D. cooling off in front of the exterior of the Pizza Baron building, photo by Ben ChovanakBy Paula WilmotAn Italian eatery with Western flair is attracting diners to a 100-year-old butcher shopin downtown Great Falls to enjoy Jim Frey’s pizzas, calzones and strombolis.The former grocery store at 203 2nd Avenue North thatlong boasted being “Home of the Beer Baron Sausage” isnow the Pizza Baron, complete with Italian backgroundmusic, old-time charm and the tempting aromas of spicesand fresh-baked crust.Pizzas named Billy the Kid, the Mountain Man, the Banditoand Calamity Jane have already captured the tastebuds of downtown residents and office workers. Namedfor the building that houses the restaurant, the ButcherShop pizza features five meats.Frey, Pizza Baron owner and chef, first offered his Italiantreats in the Great Falls area out of a mobile food booththat he began hauling to concerts and other special events11 years ago. Seven years ago, he began selling his fare atthe State Fair.Interior of the Pizza Baron, photo by Ben ChovanakThat’s where Kelly Parks found him two years ago.26

Jim Frey’s life partner Ruth Abbott and their son, J.D., are partof the family affair. photo by Ben Chovanak“His chicken Alfredo calzones are to die for,” she said.When she learned that he was considering finding a permanentlocation, she encouraged him to set up shop in thehistoric building that at the time was home base for herreal estate business.“This is a food place,” she said. Even when it was set upas a business office, people continued to come in asking tobuy food, she added.Parks calls the new ristorante the Pizza Baron flagship.“I’m sure there will be others,” she said. “It’s that good.”Frey’s heritage is Irish, German and Swiss.He learned how to cook from his Germanmother, but he liked to experiment withother ethnic foods. He worked at pizzarestaurants as a kid in Norwalk, Ohio. Byage 21, he was assistant manager of a Sicilianfamily pizza place in Florida.“I don’t think there has been a week of mylife that I haven’t had pizza. Mom said itwas one of my first words,” he said.While working in Florida, Frey learnedhow to make strombolis and calzones.To make a calzone, he tops a regular-sizedpizza dough with ricotta, mozzarella andprovolone cheese, six spices and other ingredientsper request, folds it into a half-moon,crimps the edges and bakes it. When hetakes it out of the oven, he spreads it withwhipped butter and parmesan cheese andserves it with a side of marinara sauce.Stromboli are rolled-up pizza dough,27stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, ham, cheese and pizzasauce.Meat fillings for specialty calzones and stromboli includeroast beef with grilled onions, smoked chicken andAlfredo sauce, Beer Baron sausage, barbecue pork andmeatballs. The same toppings are available in endless combinationson create-your-own pizzas.In addition to the meat toppings, Frey offers grilledonions, green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, pineapple,spinach, broccoli, diced tomatoes, asparagus, sauerkrautand jalapenos.The menu also includes Beer Baron sausages, hot dogs,chili and a Frey invention called a Gyro foldover, which resemblesa calzone except the dough isn’t pinched closed.Crust is made fresh twice a day, he said.Hungry? Frey’s food is available for dine-in, take-outand delivery. The phone number is 761-6666.Frey said he worked night and day to build his pizzaparlor in Great Falls. His experience in construction, signpaintingand art helped. From previously-used materials,he built the tables that seat 30 for lunch or dinner. He createdframes for the historic black-and-white photographsthat line the walls. He also designed the logo which adornsthe east side of the building.Since opening his doors this spring, he has been workingat the restaurant days and evenings, seven days a week.Joseph Frey – 8 horse and ice wagons, he was born in 1854 in Norwalk,Ohio. Frey started the business of making ice and delivering to many householdthat had ice-boxes Great grandfather of Jim Frey.

Arthur Frey who was six yeas old and rode around the coal yardwith his wagon and two goats to pull him.“He’s one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met,”Parks said of Frey.“This is my new home, my living room,” he said, gesturingaround the dining room. His life partner Ruth Abbottand their son, J.D., are part of the family affair. Thomas Abbottis the son of Ruth and the late Dr. Edward Abbott. Heattended school in Great Falls and is currently serving withthe Army National Guard in Iraq. We are very proud of himand miss him very much.His wife Stella is residing in California until his return inSeptember.And many of the photos displayed in the restaurant depictfamily too — his ancestors in Ohio. They tell the storyof a different family business. In the mid-1800s, Frey’sGreat Great Grandfather George Washington Cooper,he was born in 1833, in New York moved to Norwalk,Ohio in 1858.great-grandfather delivered the ice that the people ofNorwalk, Ohio, used to keep their food from spoiling. Anastute businessman, he expanded his deliveries to includeother necessities, coal and wood.“He was the utility company in those days,” Frey said.Photos of Frey’s great-grandfather and other relatives, includinga 6-year-old who made deliveries with a smallwagon pulled by goats, feature the delivery wagons thatwere built in 1884 by the Fisher Brothers Carriage Shop,later the Fisher Body Corp., which moved from Ohio toDetroit and allied with General Motors. The Fishers wereshirt-tailed relations of the Frey family.One of the photos depicts a big man, Frey’s great-greatgrandfather, who was a policeman for the town of Norwalk.They say he was hired because of his 6-foot-5 size.Enlarged photos of the Anaconda Co. smokestack andMissouri River falls also adorn the walls. Antique toolsand memorabilia line shelves with more Old West ambiance.The Pizza Baron’s food, location and décor add up to“an instant hit,” according to Parks. She summed it up:“When you have good stuff, people will come.”28Paula Wilmot is a Great Falls native andUniversity of Montana journalism graduate.After 38 years as a reporter and editor at theGreat Falls Tribune, she still enjoys writingabout her home town.

Fall into PieFall is my favorite season. I relish the changes it brings;the leaves turn into glorious red, yellow and orange hues.The air is crisp and cool, a welcome relief after the dogdays of summer. What I enjoy most about Fall, is that itkicks off the season of comfort food. Outdoor grilling, thefruit salads, cold sandwiches and ice cream desserts go bythe way side. They are replaced with long slow cooking inthe oven and soups and casseroles are prepared to chasethe chill away. Even the desserts change from light, freshand cool to home baked goodies, including my favoritebaked dessert, pie.I’m not sure when my love for pie started, perhaps itwas imbedded in me through T.V., watching shows likeLeave it to Beaver or the Andy Griffith Show. It seemed likeMrs. Cleaver and Aunt Bee were always cooking up somekind of pie. Or maybe it happened in high school. In mysmall town, any restaurant or café worth its salt served upa good home baked pie. Every Friday night after the footballgame, everyone would flock to their favorite spotand order a slice of pie and a cup of coffee and talk aboutFive Loaves is a small bakery located on the east end oftown, near Malmstrom AFB. The bakery is owned and operatedby father and daughter team, Jonathan Martin andAmanda Fudge. They opened Five Loaves in December2005. The small independent establishment has only 5 taatFive Loaves Coffeehouse and BakeryBy Rhonda Adkins29My Apple Caramel Crunch Pie showcases the best of fallapples and with the drizzle of caramel it’s also reminiscent ofa Halloween caramel apple. Photo by Rhonda Adkins.that night’s game. With all that influence, no wonder Ilearned to love pie.With apples, pumpkins, cranberries, pears, rhubarb andsweet potatoes in season, it’s no surprise that the best piesof fall feature these seasonal fruits and vegetables. I lovethe smell of the sweetness of apples and the coziness ofcinnamon or the savory yet sweet smell of pumpkin andnutmeg. Who wouldn’t be comforted by those smells?Along with the comfort foods, Fall is also the start of thebig food holidays; the holidays where pies become the stardesserts. I’ve known people who make 10 or more pies,just for one holiday! If baking 10 or even just one pie is notfor you but you want home baked goodness, make yourway down to the Five Loaves Coffeehouse and Bakery.

you may see coconut cream, apple, cherry, key lime andpumpkin just to name a few.Pies are made daily but to guarantee a whole pie of yourchoice you can special order 48 hours in advance, for theholidays they recommend that you order one week in advance.You can even just order the pie crust and make a piewith your favorite fillings. The pies may not be so good foryour waist but the proceeds go to a good cause, so there’sno reason to feel guilty.You can call Five Loaves Bakery at 406-453-8404 or stopby 4112 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT they are open Monday– Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m, Saturday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., they areclosed on Sundays. During the warm months you will alsofind them at the Farmer’s Market.If you like baking your own pies, you may enjoy a newtwist to a traditional pie. Lately, I’ve been changing up theclassics: making pies like layered refrigerator pumpkin pieor combining my favorite apple, pecan and pumpkin pie tocreate a Pumpple pie (the Pumpple pie recipe can be foundat www.thekitchenwitchblog.com just type Pumpple in thesearch bar). My Apple Caramel Crunch Pie showcases thebest of fall apples and with the drizzle of caramel it’s alsoreminiscent of a Halloween caramel apple.Five Loaves seating area, photo by Ben Chovanakbles and can seat no more than 15 people at a time. If youlike you can drive through also.Despite their size, the place has been progressivelygrowing. The owner, Jonathan, says they are even consideringopening at a second location. Little known fact, FiveLoaves also provides the desserts for Noodle Express andthe new Grizzly Bend Community Center at MalmstromAFB. When you walk into the bakery, you immediately geta sense of their purpose. The place is cozy; their decorationsreflect the local and global missions that they support.From a hand painted globe on the cement floor, to thebatik hangings and their board showing which missionthey are currently supporting, you know that Five Loavesisn’t just a bakery. Part of their earnings goes to helping avariety of missions, you can see what they are doing attheir website www.5loavesbakery.com.Five Loaves Coffeehouse and Bakery offer fresh bakedgoods, all made by scratch, like scones, cinnamon rolls,muffins and cookies. You can order sandwiches, quiche,and salads or enjoy the soup of the day. And then theyhave pie. Pies are made daily and depending on the season30Rhonda Adkins is a food bloggerand amateur photographer. Shebegan her website The Kitchen Witch(www.thekitchenwitchblog.com) afterretiring from a 22 year dental careerin the Air Force. Her love of foodstarted from her mother, who enjoyed experimenting inthe kitchen. Even at a young age she showed her creativityin the kitchen. When Rhonda was 9 years oldshe cooked her first meal on her own. It was a surpriseto her family. She scoured through cookbooks and attemptedto make boeuf bourguignon, only there wasn’tany beef, so she used venison and there wasn’t any redwine so she used rosé. With the best china set, thefamily, with trepidatiously sat down to eat and endedup loving the meal!My favorite food memory is… Sitting al fresco at a littlebistro in Sarlat-la-Canéda, France enjoying my firsttaste of Foie Gras.My guilty food pleasure… Canned cheese squeezedstraight into my mouth.My least favorite food… Lima beans, always has“bean” always will be.

Apple Caramel Crunch PiePie Filling1 deep dish single pie crust (homemade, store bought orpurchased from Five Loaves)½ cup sugar3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon¼ tsp. ground nutmeg1/8 tsp. salt4 to 5 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, coredand thinly sliced. About 6 cups totalCrumb Topping1 cup brown sugar½ cup quick cooking oatmeal½ cup flour½ cup butter, chilled and cut into small cubesApple Caramel Crunch Pie showcases the best offall apples and with the drizzle of caramel it’s alsoreminiscent of a Halloween caramel apple.Photo by Rhonda Adkins.Toppings½ cup pecans, halved or chopped¼ cup caramel toppingPreheat oven to 375°. In a large mixing bowl, mixsugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the appleslices, stir to coat evenly. Pour apple mixture into a deepdish pastry lined pie pan.For the crumb topping, mix the brown sugar and oatmeal,until combined. Add the chilled cubed butter.Using a pastry blender or two table knives, cut the butterinto the brown sugar and oatmeal until the mixtureresembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping over theapples.Bake at 375° for 50 to 60 minutes. Check the pie after25 to 30 minutes, if the crust is browning to fast, coveredges with foil for the remainder of the cooking time.Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the choppedpecans and drizzle with the caramel topping.31

I am back!After a longbreak, it is onceagain time to resume“Wine Stories.”It has beenquite a while sincemy last wine story, so Ithought a re-introductionmight be good. I feel as if I should be wearing a nametag that says, “Hi! My name is Heather. I love wine!” Forthose of you who know about “Wine Stories,” you canskip to the next paragraph. Everyone else – keep reading!These stories feature wines I have tried and wherethey can be found, but more importantly, the article tellsa story. While wine is always good, it is even better if ithas a fun story to go with it. Sometimes, it is as simple assharing an amazing wine with friends or it can be as bigas having it to celebrate a milestone. Or, it can be anywherein between. Wine is a part of my life and I enjoyingsharing my adventures. I truly hope you enjoy thesestories as much as I relish telling them.Welcome back to the returning readers. How many ofyou kept reading? I know you did! Ok, enough aboutthe return of “Wine Stories,” let’s get talking about wine.It was a hard decision on what wine to write aboutafter such a long absence. Perhaps something fancy, butthen again, I wanted to talk about something everyonecould enjoy. Enter Apothic Red.Apothic Red is a table wine. What is a table wine exactly,you may ask . . . well, thanks to the Internet andWikipedia, I can tell you. To be honest, this is somethingI have always been curious about. In the United States,table wine is just ordinary wine and has an alcoholicstrength of no more than 14%. Nothing too special.However, in Europe, it is a wine classification, usually oflowest classification. Since we are not in Europe, thewine is not a lower class.I first tasted this at the Tap House Bar on Central Avenue.If you have read my stories in the past, you know I amfan of picking wines because of the label. I have foundsome amazing wines this way, Apothic Red being one ofthem, but I have also found some major disappointments.By Heather Palermo32Well, I chose to try Apothic because I loved the name aswell as the dark red and black label. Also, Apothic mademe think of an Apothecary, which made me think of ashop with exotic herbs and flowers hanging from thewalls.My friend and I needed a bottle of wine one night,hence being at Tap House. Granted we could have orderedjust a glass, but a bottle was in order. Plus, it canbe a better deal to purchase a whole bottle rather thanordering a couple of glasses. Having never heard of thewine before, I had no expectations. Ok, that might be asmall lie; my only expectation went back to the fact ofthe name reminding me of an Apothecary – maybe itwould have some floral notes to it.I was pleasantly surprised by the wine and fell in lovewith it. On the label, it says it is a Winemaker’s blend,and the different grapes certainly come through – Syrah,Zinfandel, and Merlot. Each of these grapes brings a distinctiveflavor to the wine. Like any good wine connoisseur,I put the glass of wine up to my nose and took asmell. To my nose (and everyone’s nose and taste budsare different), I could smell vanilla and some oakyberries. My first taste was that of cherries with a hint oflavender. Not sure where the lavender came from, but Ibelieve it is what made the wine for me. The followingtastes had notes of vanilla. Big vanilla fan, so that probablyis what pushed me over the edge. The Syrah andZinfandelare powerful flavors, but the Merlot grapemakes the wine very smooth. The wine was fine straightout of the bottle; however, if it was decanted, the flavorswould be bursting.

W I N EAfter this first bottle, Apothic has becomea go-to wine for me. What is funny isit seems to be popping up everywherelately. I like to be at the forefront of recommendingwines, but this time I may havejumped on the bandwagon a little late. Recently,I had Apothic Red with a nicegrilled pork chop. I know pork is normallya white wine dish, but since it was grilledand had some smoky flavor to it, Apothicpaired nicely with it. Additionally, I had itwith some smoked steak and ribs and thespiciness of the Zinfandel showed throughmore than the other grapes.One of the nice things about Apothic isnot only does it go really well with food,but it is perfect for just having a glass afterwork, as illustrated the first time I tried it.What is also wonderful is that it can befound in more places that just bars, such asAlbertsons. On Apothic’s website, there is acool function that allows you to put in yourzip code to find where you can purchaseApothic Red (both in stores and dining out). Ifyou do buy it at the store, it doesn’t cost an armand a leg. It runs around $10 for a bottle. Notbad for a great wine to have on hand and sharewith friends after a long day at work.Enjoy the next couple of months and look forthe winter selection. Until then, Cheers!For the past five years, Heatherhas been the Executive Assistant tothe Dean at MSU – Great Falls.Recently, she received her Mastersof Science in Public Relationsfrom MSU – Billings. Her undergraduatedegree in Journalism/Public Relations is from San Diego State University.Currently, Heather serves on the United Way Boardas Secretary and Co-Chair for the Public RelationsCommittee. In her free time, she likes to travel, drinkwine, eat good food with her friends and family. Shelives downtown with her husband, Cory Crawford,and their dog Maisy.Inspired by an “Apotheca,” a mysterious place where winewas blended and stored in 13th century Europe, ApothicRed offers a truly unique wine experience.By crafting a distinctive blend of California grapes, ourwinemaker has created an epic … nuanced and complex,and undeniably enchanting.More than 800 years ago, vintners blended and storedtheir most coveted concoctions in a mysterious place calledApotheca. In late 2005, a Master Winemaker envisioned anepic red wine combining Old World traditions of blendingwhile realizing a markedly New World style. Thus beganthe path that led his protégé, winemaker Boyd Morrison, toselect grapes from California’s bountiful vineyards for thisnew blended red. Morrison was inspired to blend spicy Zinfandel,with smooth Merlot and lush, dark Syrah to createApothic Red.33

LIVE ON STAGE!B R O A D W A YIN GREAT FALLS2011-2012S e a s o nNovember 15, 2011Mannheim SteamrollerGet an early start on your “holiday mood” whenMannheim Steamroller brings their Christmas tourto Great Falls. Celebrate the spirit of the season withthe “18th Century Rock Band” that has become oneof the most popular and best selling acts in the last30 years.February 15, 2012ELVIS LIVESElvis Lives is an unforgettable multi-media and livemusical journey across Elvis’ life. Featuring finalistsfrom Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide UltimateElvis Tribute Artist Contest, as well as a tribute toAnn-Margaret, audiences can’t help falling in lovewith this phenomenal theatrical concert experience.May 20, 2012Ed Asner as FDRFDR explores the live of one of America’s best-lovedpresidents and the events and decisions that shapeda nation. The powerful play follows the iconic presidentas he reflect on his years in office, from inaugurationto the trials of World War IIDecember 5, 2011Mel Brooks – Young FrankensteinThe classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE…and it’s headedhere!Don’t miss the sensational cast delivering all your favoritemoments from the classic film, plus brand-new showstoppingnumbers for the stage, including TransylvaniaMania, He Vas My Boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz.April 19, 2012A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!Over 50 million people all around the world have fallenin love with the characters, the story and the music thatmake MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!34

C.M. Russell Museum, photo courtesy CMRFirst Peoples Buffalo Jump, photo by Ben ChovanakexploreGreat Falls’MuseuMsFirst Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park342 Vaughn Road, Ulm, Montana, 406-866-2217The park offers a three mile hiking trail, visitors center andWhat the Buffalo Became exhibit, views of our mountain ranges,picnicking area, a prairie dog town, and special events. Admissionis $5 per car for non-resident, free for Montanaresidents with vehicle license plate contributions. Park visitorcenter Summer hours through September 30, 8 a.m. - 6p.m., 7 days a week. Winter hours begin October 1 - March31, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday, 12 p.m. - 4p.m. Sundays (closed Monday & Tuesday). Plan at least atwo-hour stop in this day-use-only park. For more informationon interpretive programs for group tours or school fieldtrips, call 406-866-2217 or 406-866-2219C.M. Russell Museum400 13th Street North, 406-727-8787The C.M. Russell Museum holds thousands of paintings,sculptures, drawings and illustrations that CharlieRussell (1864-1926) created from childhood through theend of his life. The works are arranged to show how theartist evolved, as well as to celebrate the culture of theAmerican West. Russell’s subjects were based on westernhistory and his own experience, including cowboys,Plains Indians, and wildlife. The complex includes Russell’s1900 home and his log cabin studio built in 1903.Both the home and studio are Nationally DesignatedHistorical Sites. A new addition to the Russell Museumis the interactive exhibition, The Bison: American Icon,Heart of Plains Indian Culture which features many ofRussell’s personal Native American artifacts. Summerhours through September 30, 9 a.m - 6 p.m., every day.Winter hours begin October 1 and continue throughMay 27, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday(closed Sunday and Monday). Visit our web sitewww.cmrussell.org.Children’s Museum, photo by Ben ChovanakChildren’s Museum of MontanaBehind the Civic Center at 22 Railroad Square • 406-452-6661The Children’s Museum of Montana is an interactive experience for allchildren featuring a life sized Montana Maiasaura, Green City-ReduceReuse Recycle exhibit, new pirate ship, dinosaur dig, bubbles-bubblesbubbles,plus other hands-on exhibits. Emphases of the exhibits are towardhistory of the region, science and technology, health, performing arts andregional culture. Weekly activities include Wednesday Playgroup, SaturdaySamplers, Lego Club and much more. There are several projects that arestill in the creation stage so it is well worth return visits to see theprogress being made. Admission is $4 per person, $3 for seniors, andchildren under 2 are free. Hours are Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.,closed on Sundays. Visit our web site www.childrensmuseumofmt.org.35

Galerie Trinitas, photo courtesy Galarie TrinitasGalerie Trinitas1301 20th Street South, 406-791-5367Galerie Trinitas, located on the campus of the University of Great Falls,showcases the art of Sister Mary Trinitas Morin. Sister Trinitas, aSister of Providence and multi-media artist, was an art professor atthe University (formerly College) of Great Falls for nearly 33 years.Sister Trinitas was a master craftsman in all media and created a richlegacy of religious-themed art. Galerie Trinitas reflects Sister’s dedicationto artistry and features oil paintings, watercolors, weavings,ceramics, fabric arts, mixed media arts, graphic arts, a hand-carvedtabernacle, chalices, enameled Stations of the Cross, and silkscreenings. Galerie Trinitas, adjacent to the chapel tower, is openTuesdays and Thursdays, Noon to 3 p.m. or by special appointmentby calling 791-5367.Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum and AirParkThe Museum and Air Park are located just inside MalmstromAFB’s Main Gate at the East end of 2nd Ave North,Great Falls, Montana. Civilian passes are available at thegate’s Visitor Center. Admission is free. The Museum isopen 1000-1600 Monday - Friday year round. Please call406-731-2705 in advance for special arrangements andgroup tours. Visitors may walk through the Air Parkduring daylight hours everyday. Visit our web sitewww.malmstrom.af.mil/library/malmstrommuseum/index.asp.Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum and Air Park,B25 & EB57, photo courtesy Malmstrom Air Force Base MuseumLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center4201 Giant Springs Road, 406-727-8733Take time to step back in time. Follow Lewis and Clark and meetthe First Peoples whose lands they explored over 200 years ago.Discover their challenges and test your skill had you been part of theexpedition and crossed the uncharted west. Retrace their journeythrough the 6,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall to learn how they overcame theunexpected and relied on help from native people. View featurefilms, ranger programs, and interactive demonstrations daily. Educators,schedule your students for a special classroom activity andtour. Summer hours continue through September 30, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.every day, including holidays, or choose a special day to enjoy thevariety of programming planned just for you. Winter hours beginOctober 1 - May 26, 2012, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays,12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Mondays). Adults $8, children under16 years free. Federal passes honored for entry. Visit the PortageCache Store and take home a bit of history. For more info visit ourwebsite www.fs.fed.us/r1/lewisclark/lcic.htm.Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailInterpretive Center,photo by Ben Chovanak36

Montana Museum of Railroad HistoryMontana ExpoPark, 400 3rd St. N.W.Montana Museum of Railroad History’ mission is to preserve and tell thehistory of Montana’s railroads, the people who built and operated them,and of their important role in the development of the state. On display aretwo, large operating scale model railroads, depicting much of Montana’srail activity and related industries; temporary exhibits of historic Montanarailroad artifacts; and Burlington Northern Railway caboose #12377. Followingplanned interior renovations, for which funding awards and stepsto architectural planning are in process, permanent changing exhibits, historiccollections, and an extensive railroad resource library of books andphotos will be installed for public and scholarly use. Hours: Thursdayevenings 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Saturdays noon - 4:30 p.m. Membershipsand contributions welcomed: Annual $35; Family Annual $50. Contact:Bob Vinton, Chair, MMRH, P.O. Box 3483 Great Falls, MT 59403Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art,Photo by Ben ChovanakParis Gibson Square Museum of Art1400 First Avenue North, 406-727-8255Paris Gibson Square is perhaps the easiest building in the city to locategiven its gray sandstone walls and bright brick-red roof. Built in 1896, itwas named for the founder of the City and served originally as a highschool, then a junior high school. This structurally beautiful building wasrefurbished and now houses the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Artfeaturing a wide variety of contemporary and modern art exhibitsthroughout the year. Museum hours, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,Tuesday evenings 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 12-5 p.m. (Closed Sundays). Admissionis free courtesy of Farmers Union Insurance. Visit our web sitewww.the-square.org.The History Museum, photo by Ben ChovanakThe History Museum422 2nd Street South, 406-452-3462Located in the historic International Harvester Building, the museum featuresexhibits celebrating central Montana’s heritage. The museum archivesare the county’s official records repository, and include 40,000 photographs.The gift shop offers books, art, unique gifts, and jewelry. Admission is free.Museum and Archive hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit our website www.thehistorymuseum.orgUrsuline Centre Museum,photo by Ben ChovanakUrsuline Retreat, Conference Centre and Museum2300 Central Avenue, 406-452-8585The Ursuline Centre stands as a symbol of spirituality and tranquillity inthe heart of the Great Falls community. This impressive landmark wasonce an academy and boarding school and has stood for the teaching ofChristian values since 1912. The facility features a visually beautiful chapelwith murals of St. Ursula and St. Angela Merici, an auditorium with aseating capacity of 250, conference and meeting rooms, and overnight accommodationsfor 120. The museum features painted murals, Indianrelics, musical instruments and other artifacts. It offers a collection of over100 years of history of the Ursuline Sisters, their lives and how theyhelped shape the history of Montana by establishing nine missions inMontana. Tours are by appointment only throughout the year. Visit ourweb site: www.ursulinecentre.com37

Health/FitnessBenefis Bariatric Instituteat Benefis Health System in Great FallsBenefis Health System’s Bariatric Institute in GreatFalls is recognized as a Bariatric Surgery “Center ofExcellence” by the American Society for Metabolic andBariatric Surgery, offering the most comprehensive surgicalweight-loss program in the state of Montana. Frompre-surgical counseling to post-op nutrition supervisionand support, you’ll find a caring, compassionate teamready to assist you every step of the way.Surgical weightloss is one of the most important decisionsa person will ever make. A successful outcome beginswith good planning, preparation and follow-upwith an expert team. With gastric bypass, the Lap Bandprocedure or the gastric sleeve surgery, our talentedteam of physicians and staff has a long, successful recordof helping people live happier, healthier lives.If you are suffering from serious health risks oftenassociated with obesity, such as diabetes, high bloodpressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and arthritis, callBenefis Bariatric Institute to see how weight-loss surgerycan help you live a healthier, longer life. Our BariatricNurse Coordinator is available to assist you with allyour questions. Call her today at 406.455.2840.As a comprehensive acute-care hospital and one of thelargest health systems in the state, Benefis providesservices and programs that are part of a vast continuumof care, and our area physicians, nurses, technologistsand other medical personnel are committed to servingyou.Like you, we call Montana home. And it’s here that weoffer the latest in advanced treatments and care. It’s atthe heart of what we do – setting a new standard forhealthcare in Montana. For all your healthcare needs,call Benefis at 406.455.5000. Or log on to our website atbenefis.org38

FinanceCoping with Market Volatility:Eight Reminders to Help 401(k) InvestorsProvided by RBC Wealth Management and Brandon CostleyRecent turmoil in the financial markets may be causing you to wonder about the security of your retirementsavings. And it is only natural to feel nervous when you see your 401(k) balances declining. Butwhile you may be tempted to make an emotional decision to stop potential losses, it is equally importantfor you to think rationally as you react to the current market volatility. Remember: most 401(k) planparticipants are investing for long-term, not immediate, returns. So consider your goals and time horizoncarefully before making any changes to your investment selections.Expect occasional volatilityPeriodic market volatility is a fact oflife. For example, in October 1987 thestock market declined more than 22percent in one day. (That would beequivalent to approximately 1800points today.) Yet over the followingyears, the markets rebounded androse to even higher levels. Eventhough this historical performance isnot a guarantee of future returns,what is clear is: investment decisionsshould take into account your personalsituation and goals, includingexpected retirement date — not justshort-term market changes.Keep long-term investment strategiesin mindSavings in a 401(k) plan can be usedto provide retirement income, theamount of which depends on the performanceof the investments withinyour 401(k) account. A focus onproper asset allocation, diversificationof investments, the possibility of compoundingreturns, and a long-term investmentstrategy have historicallybeen more successful than trying toprofit from short-term market fluctuations.Maintain diversificationIn times like these, reviewing yourfund choices to ensure that you arediversified across and within assetclasses, market sectors and industriesis important and may lower your401(k)’s potential risk while maintainingits expected long-term return.Keep in mind, however, that diversificationdoes not ensure profit, or guaranteeagainst loss.Pay attention to asset allocationA Nobel Prize winning study revealedthat asset allocation — the percentageof your 401(k) that youallocate to various asset classes likegrowth stocks, value stocks, bondsand cash — plays a greater role in investmentperformance than the actualsecurities selected or the timing oftheir purchase or sale.* In fact, assetallocation is responsible for more than90%of variations in portfolio performance.Consider the following examples:Check that your asset allocation isstill right for youAny growth or decline within assetclasses may cause your asset allocation39ratios to shift. That’s why it is importantto monitor your asset allocationperiodically and rebalance your401(k) as needed. Rebalancing requiresyou to shift funds from oneasset class to another to reestablishthe allocation ratios you determinedappropriate for your investment portfolio.Understand your risk toleranceIt is important to know your risk tolerancebefore making decisions aboutinvestments during volatile markets.Different investors react differently tothe same market movements becauseof their different comfort levels withrisk. Are you comfortable taking biggerrisks in exchange for potentiallybigger rewards? Or would you rather“play it safe” with your money?Compare your asset allocation toyour risk toleranceIn general, the higher your risk tolerance,the more comfortable youshould feel about owning equities.The lower your risk tolerance, themore comfortable you should be withbonds or cash-equivalent investments.Even if your time horizon is

Financefar enough out to warrant an aggressivegrowth asset allocation, you stillneed to make sure you are comfortablewith the short-term ups anddowns you will encounter.Take advantage of dollar cost averagingDollar cost averaging is simply thepractice of investing a predeterminedamount of money at a regular interval,regardless of market conditions.The amount you invest is constant, soyou buy more shares when the priceis low, and fewer when the price ishigh. When you do this, the averagecost of your shares is typically lowerthan the average market price pershare during the period in which youare investing.Please consult with a financial professionalwhen making investment decisions.This article is provided by Brandon Costley,a Financial Advisor at RBC WealthManagement in Great Falls, and was preparedby or in cooperation with RBCWealth Management. The informationincluded in this article is not intended tobe used as the primary basis for makinginvestment decisions nor should it be construedas a recommendation to buy or sellany specific security. RBC Wealth Managementdoes not endorse this organizationor publication. Consult yourinvestment professional for additional informationand guidance. RBC WealthManagement does not provide tax or legaladvice.RBC Wealth Management, a division ofRBC Capital Markets LLC, MemberNYSE/FINRA/SIPCWhy Toastmasters?By Alisa HerodesI first heard of Toastmasters and I thought of a group of people getting togetherand drinking to each other’s health. I googled Toastmasters andfound there are several groups here in Great Falls, half of the meetings heldin the morning. Well, that’s definitely too early for me to have a drink. Butlooking into it further I found that Toastmasters is a group of people who gettogether and practice public speaking.I joined Toastmasters September 2009 because I, like many people, have afear of public speaking. When you join you are given a manual with ten goat-your-own-pacespeeches. I postponed my first speech for as long as Icould and finally decided to bite the bullet. The first speech in the manual,called “The Icebreaker”, is the group getting to know you. I fretted over myfirst speech and even lost sleep the night before. The next morning I stoodup in front of eleven other Toastmasters and gave my speech. My handswere shaking, my knees were knocking and my voice was cracking. When Iwas done they all stood up and clapped. Not because I gave such a wonderfulspeech – but rather because they are so supportive.As the months have gone by I still get nervous when I talk in front of theother members but it is getting easier, and I have made notable improvement.One aspect of growth I have noticed is I now rarely say “uh” or “um”when I am talking, something that I did not even realize I did prior to becominga Toastmaster.People join Toastmasters for many reasons as there is more to a meetingthan practicing speeches. The “Toastmaster” is a shared position where eachmember has a chance to run the meeting, and therefore, hone their leadershipskills. I would encourage anyone that is looking towards job advancementto look into Toastmasters for this purpose. Toastmasters could alsohelp job hunters with communication skills not only to get them through thejob interview, but the confidence to shine.There are three parts to a Toastmasters meeting: the prepared speeches,the impromptu portion and the evaluations. The “table topics” segment of ameeting is where a handful of members are called upon spontaneously totalk for one minute about the topic of the day. This one is rather fun and Ienjoy hearing what members say off-the-cuff. Not only have I learned a lotat Toastmasters, I’ve laughed a lot.The final part of the meeting is the evaluations where each speaker isgiven positive feedback from their peers. No one picks your speech apart.They encourage and make subtle suggestions to improve your speech andspeaking abilities. For me, I would have to say the evaluation portion hasmade me a better listener.The monetary investment? Dues are $40 every six months – less than $7per month. Time investment? One hour per week. Talk about a cost effectiveclub.People stay in Toastmasters for different reasons and there are severalmembers who have been in for years. Hearing these seasoned Toastmastersis a little intimidating for me, but I have them to aspire to and their help toguide me through my Toastmaster journey. I keep going to Toastmasters becausepractice makes perfect.40

Strut Your Mutt Registration: Sunday, Sept 11, 1-3pm.Information and registration for the Animal Foundationof Great Falls’ second annual charity dog walk on September18. Pre-registration is $20. (Day of the event willbe $25.) PETCO at the Marketplace - www.StrutYour-MuttGF.org or 727-5229.Strut Your Mutt Packet Pickup & Last-Minute Registration:Friday, Sept 16, 5-7pm. Packet pickup for thosealready registered and last-minute registration for theAnimal Foundation of Great Falls’ second annual charitydog walk on September 18. Pre-registration is $20. (Dayof the event will be $25.) RAINBOW SENIOR LIVING,NW Entrance across from Downtown Post Office.www.StrutYourMuttGF.org or 727.5229.Strut Your Mutt Packet Pickup & Last-Minute Registration:Saturday, Sept 17, 11a – 1pm. Packet pickup forthose already registered and last-minute registration forthe Animal Foundation of Great Falls’ second annualcharity dog walk on September 18. Pre-registration isStrut Your Mutt$20. (Day of the event will be $25.) RAINBOW SENIORLIVING, NW Entrance across from Downtown Post OfficeStrut Your Mutt Registration: Saturday, Sept 17, 10am –3pm. Come to the BIG R Pet Idol Parking Lot Pet Paradeto get Information and to register for the Animal Foundationof Great Falls’ second annual charity dog walk onSeptember 18. Pre-registration is $20. (Day of the eventwill be $25.) BIG R Parking Lot, 4400 10th Avenue Southwww.StrutYourMuttGF.org or 727.5229.2nd Annual Strut Your Mutt: Sunday, Sept 18, 9am –2pm. Support the Animal Foundation of Great Falls’ secondannual charity dog walk. Pet Lover’s Market &Food Fair begins at 9am. Day of the event registration is$25; 9am – 10:45am. Dog walk parade begins at 11am.Demonstrations and contests begin at noon.CIVICCENTER Whittier Park, 2 Park Drive South. www.StrutYourMuttGF.orgor 727.5229.41

ART GALLERIESDirectory To AdvertisersBob Bundi’s Glass Art Shop & Gallery – 505 1st Avenue NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-1636Glass Art Shop & Gallery has been in business since 1927, BobBundi purchased it in 1975. Bob offers creative custom framingand will work with you to make sure the frame and mattingworks with the image and colors in your home or office. Galleryis open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12p.m.Gallery 16 – 608 Central AvenueGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-6103www.gallery16greatfalls.comIn the early seventies there were few contemporary art galleriesin Montana. Nine women banded together to form a co-opwhere they could sell their own contemporary art, showcaseother artists and, for some, find a space away from home to createtheir own work. Over the decades, the gallery has moved tosuccessively larger quarters, added members and now displaysthe work of over 100 local and regional artists. Find paintings,pottery, clothing and hats, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art and more.Celebrating over 40 years! New exhibits open during the FirstFriday Art Walk with artists’ receptions 5 - 9 p.m.CHAMBER of COMMERCEThe Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce – 100 1st AvenueNorth, Great Falls, Montana • 406-761-4434www.greatfallschamber.orgCOFFEE SHOPMorning Light Coffee Roasters - 119 9th Street NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-8443 or 1-800-290-8443Coffee roasted fresh daily, Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wholesaleroasters of speciality coffees with 60 varietals and organiccoffees, with over 20 years experience in purchasing of greencoffee beans. We sell green coffee beans to home roasters.COMMUNITY CONCERTSGreat Falls Community Concert AssociationGreat Falls, Montana • 406-455-8514Visit: www.gfccs.org for more information.Their 82nd Season. See page 47.Great Falls Symphony, 11 3rd Street NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-4102.www.gfsymphony.orgTheir Fifty-Third Season. See page 4.FUNERAL HOMECroxford Funeral Hone and Crematory- 1307 Central AvenueGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-0315• www.croxfordfuneralhome.comWhere Friendship Dwells & Proves Itself – See page 17.HEALTHBenefis Health System – Benefis Bariatric Institute and BenefisOrthopedic Center of MontanaGreat Falls, Montana • 406-455-2840 or log ontowww.benefis.org/bariatricsLocations Benefis West Campus and East Campus – See page 2and back page.Central West Animal Clinic – 316 Central Avenue WestGreat Falls, Montana • 406-406-761-7055For all your animal care – See page 16.Gold’s Gym – 715 13th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-727-8888“Get Fit” – See page 34.The Peak Health & Wellness CenterGreat Falls, Montana • 406-727-7325Spa Services – See page 47.LODGING/RESORTSArrowpeak Lodge (Montana Farmers Union)300 River Drive, Great Falls, Montana • 406-452-6406 or800-234-4071 or visit www.montanafarmersunion.comThe Largest and Finest facility in Centeral Montana – See page 3The Collins Mansion – 1003 2nd Avenue NWGreat Falls, Montana • 406-452-4444Bed & Breakfast and Events Center – See page 15.REAL ESTATEGreat Falls Realty, Great Falls, Montanawww.greatfallsrealty.comGreat Falls Realty since 1958 specializing in buyer agency.Kelly Parks Broker/Owner cell: 406-788-6826kelly@greatfallsrealty.comRuss Eustance Realtor cell: 406-788-3363russ@greatfallsrealty.comChuck Galloway Realtor cell: 406-788-3586chuck@greatfallsrealty.comLarry Hannah Realtor cell: 406-788-1250hannah@greatfallsrealty.comGreat Falls, Montana • 406-761-3518The History Museum, 422 2nd Street South,Great Falls, Montana • 406-452-3462www.thehistorymuseum.orgA Night at the Ozark Club. See page 47.NeighborWorks –504 1st Avenue North,Great Falls, Montana •406-761-5861www.nwgf.org. See page 11.42

RESTAURANTS3D International Restaurant & Lounge1825 Smelter Avenue, Black Eagle, Montana – 406-453-6561The 3D International Supper Club open in July 1946. In 1996, the3D Club introduced the Mongolian grill (the first in Montana).The Mongolian Grill, with lunch menu is open Monday - Saturday,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open for Dinner 5 p.m. to closing every day,they have Casual Dining at its best, excellent appetizers, signaturebeef dinners, fresh seafood selection, and home made Italiandishes. Offering Crab special every night, Prime Rib every Friday,Saturday and Sunday, children’s menu, and full service bar.Serving Black Eagle and Great Falls for more than sixty years.The Grasseschi family welcomes you to a classic Italian/Americanexperience.City Bar & Casino – 709 Central AvenueGreat Falls, Montana • 406-761-9432Serving Lunch 11 a.m - 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On themenu Homemade Soups, Hefty Meat Sandwiches, Salads, &Daily Specials. They also, have the widest variety of machines intown. Your favorite beer or cocktail is also available from the bar,open daily at 9 a.m.Daily Grind Coffee House, Deli & Bakery320 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana • 406-452-4529Serving Breakfast & Lunch, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Wireless internet access, daily lunch special, all you can eatsoup & salad bar and delivery available. In the bakery, freshbaked bread, whole pies and cakes. We do custom catering andholiday events.Denny’s – 3715 31st Street SWGreat Falls, Montana • 406-727-1558Always Open- 24 Hours-A-Day – See page 41.Dimitris Greek Restaurant – 3rd Street NWGreat Falls, Montana • 406-452-5774Dimitris Restaurant explores Mediterranean culturethrough Greek cuisine and an exotic atmosphere. – Seepage 41.Howard’s Pizza – 713 1st Avenue NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-1212Dine In - Take Out - Delivery, open 4 p.m. Daily – See page 41.Pizza Baron – 203 2nd Avenue North,Great Falls, Montana • 406-761-6666An Italian eatery with Western flair. See page 28.PET RESORTWeona Pet Resort – 6125 2nd Avenue NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-761-2000The only indoor-outdoor heated kennel in Great Falls. Your dogdoesn’t have to wait to go outside. We provide doggie day care,grooming, boarding and a great resort for your pets. Militarydiscounts available. Visit: www.weonapetresort.com.SHOPPING.A.T. Klemens – 814 12th Street NorthGreat Falls, Montana • 24 Hours 406-452-9541One Company, One Solution – See page 15.Amazing Toys – 515 Central AvenueGreat Falls, MT • 406-727-5557 • davec@amazingtoys.netFor a neat shopping experience, be sure to visit Amazing Toys inDowntown Great Falls. They offer a large selection of toys, games,puzzles, and collectibles for funsters of any age. Amazing Toys hasthe classic toys that every child needs as well as some of the newest.Bighorn Outdoor Specialists – 206 5th Street SouthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-2841For over 30 years, Bighorn Outdoor Specialists has combinedaward winning products with local knowledge and service tobecome the hub of Central Montana’s outdoor community. Stopin to learn about a great hike, bike, ski or paddle—and check outthe award winning gear, clothing and footwear. Bighorn is locatedDowntown on the corner of 2nd Avenue South and 5th StreetSouth. See page 15.Blue Ribbon of Montana – 3400 10th Avenue South, Suite 1,Great Falls, Montana • 406-761-1233Gifts, t-shirts, books and more. Visit blueribbonmt.com, or simplyphone to take advantage of our helpful services. See page 11.Eagle Beverage - 1011 BroadwaterGreat Falls, Montana • 406-453-5457Apothic Red – See page 32.Ferrin’s Furniture – 308 1st Avenue SouthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-4761-2192Turning Houses Into Homes Since 1899 – See page 31.Innovative Postal Services – 920 2nd Street SouthGreat Falls, Montana • 406-761-8965 • 800-362-8845One stop for all your mailing needs. See page 19.Nobles Westside Liquor – 623 First Avenue NWGreat Falls, Montana • 406-454-3612 – See page 33.HEART N SOUL MMA1001 Smelter Avenue, Black Eagle, MontanaGi and No-Gi!! We have an amazingly spacious buildingthat doubles as our gym. We will have brackets accordingto weight and experience. All participants will receive discounton tickets for competing in tournamentWinners from each weight will receive a sponsored slot forOctober 15, seminar with Ari Bolden.We look forward to seeing you there! Please come join usfor this Statewide Tournament also pulling in guests fromsurrounding states!! $25 Pre-register, $30 at the door. TelevisedFinalsCall to sign-up 406-788-371243

Psychiatrist joins AWAREnetwork in Great FallsBy Jim Tracy, Public Affairs, AWARE Inc.GREAT FALLS — AWARE Inc. has expanded itsstatewide psychiatry network with the hiring of Dr.Lynn Mousel in Great Falls.Dr. Mousel started seeing patientsin Great Falls on June 1. Before joiningAWARE, she worked for six yearsat a residential treatment center forchildren and adolescents ages 10-18in Des Moines, Iowa. She started inGreat Falls with referrals from casemanagers for clients already involvedin wrap-around services who need psychiatric evaluationor ongoing care. She sees both children and adults.“My role is to provide input regarding diagnosis andthe overall treatment plan, as well as prescribe and managepsychiatric medications,” Dr. Mousel said.Her arrivalhelps satisfy a historic need in Central Montana,where there has been a shortage of psychiatrists — childand adolescent psychiatrists in particular. AWARE’s teleconferencingnetwork allows Dr. Mousel and the corporation’s14 other psychiatrists to work with patientsacross the state, including in rural areas where suchservices have not been readily available.Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Mousel earnedan undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in psychologyfrom Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.She attended medical school at University of NebraskaCollege of Medicine in Omaha, where she remained for aresidency in psychiatry in a combined program with theUniversity of Nebraska and Creighton University.After three years of residency with adult psychiatry,she spent additional years of residency training in childand adolescent psychiatry at the University of Kentuckyin Lexington.About AWAREFounded in 1976 as a non-profit corporation, AWAREdelivers services for persons with challenging mentalhealth, emotional, and in some instances, physicaldisabilities, who otherwise would be served in a morerestricted setting or perhaps not served at all.With more than 900 employees in 26 communitiesacross Montana, AWARE has been providing homes andtraining for adults with developmental disabilities andservices for adults and children with mental illness formore than 30 years. Among AWARE’s services are grouphome living, supported independent living, supportedemployment and center-based employment.AWARE also provides:• case management for adults with developmentaldisabilities;• group homes for children needing personalattention and individual treatment for seriousemotional disturbances;• case management for children and adultsneeding mental health treatment;• other youth treatment support servicessuch as family support, transitional livingand treatment foster homes;• employment services for the chronicallyunemployed; and• transportation tailored to people with disabilitiesand special needs.44AWARE Inc.205 East Park Ave. • Anaconda, MT 59711 • (406) 563-8117The Right Services to the Right People at the Right Time!

GREAT FALLS AD CLUB Bringing Celebrity,World’s #1 Columnist to Great FallsBy Mary WillmarthCan you imagine receiving more than 10,000 lettersand emails each week asking for your advice? AAF –Great Falls, better known as Ad Club, is proud to announcethat it will bring the world’s Number One SyndicatedColumnist to Great Falls this fall. “Dear Abby” willbe the first celebrity to take partin the first “Ad Club CelebrityCelebration” on Saturday, October1, 12 p.m. at the HeritageInn.Dear Abby is known for herpopular column that appears inmore than 1400 newspapersaround the world and is read bymore than 110 million peopleworldwide each day. Her readerssend her thousands of pieces ofcorrespondence each week, appealingto her for advice on topicsranging from relationships, toaddiction, to domestic abuse, tosuicide prevention, among others.She has played a strong role inraising awareness of numerous issues, includingAlzheimer’s disease, cancer and diabetes, the mentallyill, and helping people with disabilities. Her column haslong been a symbol of trust, compassion, and straightforwardhonesty. It is hard to imagine a topic that hasn’tappeared in Dear AbbyDear Abby has received awards of appreciation fromthe US General Services Administration and the Pentagonfor the success of OperationDearAbby.net, throughwhich readers haven sent more than two million individually-writtenelectronic messages of support to allbranches of the US military worldwide.Jeannie Phillips “Dear Abby”Dear Abby, whose name is Jeanne Phillips, says, “Iwas raised to appreciate the importance of giving backto the community, of ‘healing the world.’ It’s something Ilearned from my mother, who founded the column in1956, and with whom I worked for decades. It gave me aunique perspective of how problems can take a toll on45people’s lives,” she added. She is the daughter of AbigailVan Buren, the creator of the column, and whose penname she assumed after her mother’s retirement.Her topic at the luncheon will be The Life and Times ofDear Abby and she has generously consented to answerquestions from the audience. Her famousmother spoke to a capacity audienceat the Civic Center in 1987and was interviewed by NormaAshby on her Today in Montanashow.Tickets to the event are $25 and areavailable at the Mansfield Box Office,Mansfield Convention Center,Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.They may be purchased in person orby phone, 406-455-8514 or on-line24/7 at ticketing.greatfallsmt.net. Tablesof 12 also may be purchased for$300.Some of the top sponsors for theevent include Benefis Healthcare,Nadine & Frank Ritter, First InterstateBank, Croxford Funeral Home,Rainbow Retirement, MSU-COT, Washington Corporation,and HUB Insurance.The Ad Club has been recognized on both the districtand national levels by the American Advertising Federation,winning numerous awards over the years, including“Ad Club of the Year.” Part of the mission of AdClub is dedicated to furthering high-quality, effective advertising,marketing, and public relations. It has over 200members and meets bi-weekly, bringing in a variety oflocal, state and national speakers, who are experts onnumerous topics of member interest. For further information,or to become a member, call 406-761-6453.CONTACT: Norma Ashby, Event Co-Chair, 453-7078or E-mail: Mary@VisionWestMT.com

fairs, festivals and events2011september october novemberThe Downtown Great Falls Association.Thursday September 1, Alive @ 5 onthe 400 Block with Ironfront.Friday, September 2, First Friday ArtWalkThursday, September 8, 7 p.m..Singer, songwriter and published authorCandra will appear at the GreatFalls Public Library.Friday, September 9, Alive @ 5 inWhittier Park with Madcap Violets,then Alive @ Night featuringJohn Lee Hooker, Jr at 8:00pm in theConvention Center, tickets $15 in advanceand $20 at the door, Concessionsavailable all eveining.The Great Falls Public Library’s Foreignand Independent Film Series beginsits sixth season on Wednesday,September 7, 7 pm. and Saturday,September 10, 2 pm. September’s selectionis the Uruguayan award-winningfilm Bad Day to Go Fishing. Thisseries is free and open to the public.For more info call 453-0349.September 10, 2011, 1 - 4 p.m.Clay Day at The SquareParis Gibson Square Museum of Art406-727-8255 • www.the-square.orgThis FREE community event includesa pottery sale, wheel throwingdemonstrations, and chances for patronsto try the wheel too. Also included,clay hand buildingdemonstrations and local potteryartist Andrew Nagengast demonstratesthe ancient art of Raku. Theevent will offer food from local establishments.All proceeds benefit the expandingclay department at TheSquare! Email: Suzanne@the-square.orgThursday, September 22, the 2nd AnnualDancing with the Stars of GreatFalls, 7 p.m. at the Mansfield Theatertickets available athttp://ticketing.greatfallsmt.netSeptember 24−October 1, 2011Banned Books Week: Celebrating theFreedom to Read. Look for specialdisplays and events at the Great FallsPublic Library to coincide with thisyear’s Banned Book Week. For moreinformation call 453-0349.The Great Falls Public Library is hostinga four-part series running Thursday,September 22, 29, October 6, &13, 7 p.m., Gardens From Garbage.The Great Falls Public Library’s Foreignand Independent Film Series.October’s selection, which will bescreened on Wednesday, October 5, 7p.m. and Saturday, October 8, 2 p.m.,is the French-Canadian film 1981 TheYear I Became a Liar.Thursday, October 6, 7 p.m.The OpenBooks Discussion Series,which runs October – May, in theMontana Room of the library. October’sselection is Ivan Doig’s The WhistlingSeason. For more info call 453-0349.Friday, October 7, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m,First Friday Art Walk & Oktoberfest.Come dance to the German Band featuringBob Antonich, German foodavailable by JJ's Bakery, lots of Germanbeers on tap. Admission only $5,sponsored by the Great Falls Chamberof Commerce, Western States Insuranceand the Downtown GreatFalls Association.Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m.The Great Falls Public Library is hostingan evening with filmmakers Alexand Andrew Smith, discussing theirupcoming adaptation of JamesWelches’ Winter in the Blood. Severalof the cast members may also makean appearance. This event is free andopen to the public.Friday, October 21, 2 p.m.The Great Falls Public Library is hostinga performance by the UnitedStates Air Force’s Winds of FreedomThis performance is free and open tothe public.Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m.The Great Falls Public Library is hostinga performance by the MontanaRepertory Theatre Outreach. Thisperformance is free and open to thepublic. This year’s performance isWriting Wild: The Adventures of JackLondon.Monday, October 31, Safe Trick orTreating Downtown GreatThe Great Falls Public Library’s Foreignand Independent Film Series.November’s selection, which will bescreened on Wednesday, November2, 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 5,2 p.m., is the Belgium film Illegal.November 4, First Friday Art Walk"Kickoff to the Holidays"Tuesday, November 1, 7 p.m.The Great Falls Public Library,Native American Cultural HeritageMonth. The celebration kicks off witha storytelling program by featuredartist Monty Yellow Tail. He will appearin full Native attire and sharestories of his culture.Thursday, November 3, a program,Honoring Oral Tradition, will be presented.Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m.,Don Fish, a Native American teacher,will present a program on NativeAmerican music. Don will also appearin full regalia.Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m., thelibrary will host An Evening of NativeAmerican Youth Drumming andDancing. All events are free and opento the public.December 2, First Friday Art Walkand the Christmas Stroll & Parade ofLights "Home for the Holidays"To have your event listed, e-mail: production@destinationgreatfalls.comorcall 406-870-0122,46