# Contributors and Makers

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Issue: The Winter Edit · No. 001 · Winter 2026

Pages: 6–7


## Journal page 6

PEOPLE OF THE WINTER EDIT

Contributors and Makers

People, organizations and makers whose work shapes the Winter Edit.

01

Willie Blazer

Willie's Distillery

Montana spirits, festive cocktails and gathering traditions.

Photo © 2026 Bailey Jo Mill; supplied by Willie’s Distillery.

02

Cassi Hammerness and Lindsey Anson

Range Market

Farm-direct food, seasonal recipes and thoughtful gifting.

Photo courtesy of Range Market.

03

Rebekah Clark

Madison County CattleWomen

Agricultural education, beef advocacy and rural community.

Photo courtesy of Rebekah Clark.

04

Alexys Bacon

Wildflower Massage + Wellness

Restorative bodywork and intentional care in Ennis and Whitehall.

Photo provided by Alexys Bacon.

05

Beth Blythe

The Pink Tent

Practical, dignified support through healing and recovery.

Photo provided by Beth Blythe.

06

Rebekah Clark

Writer and Poet

Writing, agriculture and rural Montana life.

Photo by Carson Clark.

07

Haley Miller

Essayist

Labor, motherhood, memory and the quiet season.

08

Simon and Karre Stratford

Stratford Tree Service

Tree care through every Madison Valley season.

Photo courtesy of Stratford Tree.

Photo provided by Haley Miller

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## Journal page 7

PEOPLE OF THE WINTER EDIT

Contributors and Makers, continued

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WINTER EDIT

Made by neighbors.

Rooted in place.

This inaugural issue brings together writers, makers, farms, ranches and community organizations whose work gives winter in our corner of Montana its character.

09

Jaime Edmundson

Keller Williams Montana Realty

Finding a Montana home that works in winter.

Photo courtesy of Jaime Edmundson.

10

Heidi Longwith

Sapphire Dance Theatre

Movement, community and seasonal tradition.

Stock photograph by 3805504 via Pixabay.

11

Barbara Romerio

Bacci Roots

Expressive leather goods made to gather character.

Portrait courtesy of Bacci Roots.

12

Polya Genova

Our Cancer Stories

Research and real-life stories helping people understand cancer and find support.

Photo provided by Our Cancer Stories.

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