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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Puppy love.

August 2022 PUBLISHER

Richard Boggs | Richard.Boggs@CityLifestyle.com EDITOR

Chelsea Lyn Agro | Chelsea.Agro@CityLifestyle.com

I have lived my entire life in absolute awe of nature and the creatures that live in it. Animals—large and small—have always inspired and fascinated me. I remember my first pet that was all mine, and the weeks of begging my parents for permission. I remember waking up early to clean my room so I could prove that I was responsible enough to take care of a puppy.

One morning, I woke up to the most joyful sound my ears had ever heard: a small bark and whimper—my heart was completely full. I was in “puppy love." It was a moment that a 9 year old would consider the greatest happiness in the world. The fulfillment of a lifelong dream. One three-pound Boston Terrier (who I affectionately named “Gator”) had forever shaped the course of my young life. Now, as an adult with a son of my own, I realized I was feeling a sense of completion. I have rarely gone without a pet since.

Animals give us so much more than friendship. To the blind and sick, they are the difference between life and death. To a farmer or rancher, they are the way to get to and from the job site. But most importantly, our pets teach us loyalty, respect, and love. And I think it certainly shows in our community. The lengths that the people of Billings can and have gone to to protect and cherish not only our kids and pets, but each other is a truly special trait of our city. I constantly see my friends and neighbors donating their time volunteering at the animal shelter or teaching our youth to love and respect animals, no matter how big or small.

The breadth of love in the Magic City is, well, magical. Kudos, friends and neighbors. And thank you to all of the pets that keep us sane and never alone. I think more of us need you than you think!

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Local Experiences

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Kids’s Corner

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Travel Journal

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Events

A goofy Newfie and her human.

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26 Lessons of Love

Realizing our greatest companions.

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Photography: Chelsea Culp Letti, the goofy Newfie, flings herself into the air for a beloved tennis ball. Read about her story on page 14

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“I need to see the Newfie.”

Sierra Golberg had been following animal shelter webpages in Montana and Wyoming for over a year when an adoptable Newfoundland finally appeared in an update from the Heart of the Valley Shelter in Bozeman. Sierra immediately contacted her friend, a shelter volunteer, who was happy to send photos of the latest resident. One day later, Sierra drove to Bozeman to pick up her new family member: Letti.

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“I’ve been obsessed with Newfoundlands since I was a kid,” said Sierra. “I grew up with other ranch dogs, but I knew I wanted a Newfie because I like their personalities.”

During the adoption process, Sierra learned a few German commands that Letti had been trained to follow. The German word for “lay down” is “platz,” but Sierra initially misheard it as “pots.” By the time her brother-in-law pointed out the mistake, the word had become part of her daily dialogue with Letti. “So now I look [silly], yelling at my dog, ‘Pots! Pots! Pots!’” she said. “Everyone’s like, ‘you’re yelling pots and pans at your dog?’ But that’s just one of her goofy Newfie things.”

It’s hard not to fall in love with the giant, clumsy fluff-ball at first sight. Even when Letti knocks over my coffee (with the best intentions) and rushes into the Mazevo lobby to give each customer a slobbery hello (whether they want it or not), all anyone can do is smile.

“She’s actually really small for her breed,” said Sierra. “She’s a full-sized edition with short legs. When she sits down, if I can get her to, she has lateral rotations in both legs. She’s a ‘panda-seal.’ Kids will call her ‘panda,’ and the way she sits makes her look like a seal.”

When I meet Letti on a June afternoon, some faint streaks of pink dye cling stubbornly to her neck and tail—a Valentine’s Day surprise from her groomer. “Everyone always assumes she’s a boy, so that really helps,” said Sierra. “We live over by a park and the soccer kids just absolutely lose it over the pink panda at the park. She’ll play ball there and jump in the air. If you ever hang out with a dog, you know what their voice would sound like. When I toss a ball in the air, I can just mentally hear her say ‘athlete!’ as she catches it.”

“It’s hard not to fall in love with the giant, clumsy fluffball at first sight.”

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Letti’s athleticism isn’t limited to land activities.

Like most Newfoundlands, she enjoys time in the water, but Sierra is quick to clarify, “She’s not a rescue-Newfie.” The breed is famous for water rescues: in 1815, a Newfoundland allegedly saved Napoleon Bonaparte’s life when he fell off his ship. A decade earlier, a Newfie named Seaman accompanied Lewis and Clark on their entire river-based expedition across America. Letti, on the other hand, enjoys lounging solo in her kiddie pool, and she doesn’t like to be touched while swimming. She’s a good sport on a paddle board, but her hip dysplasia limits the amount of time she can sit comfortably.

While Letti might not be cut out for the water rescue life, she has found other ways to help the people she cares about. Her arrival in Sierra’s life coincided with tragedy, as Sierra’s mother passed away due to brain cancer within a week of the adoption.

“Letti was a lifesaver,” said Sierra. “She forced me to get out of the house and walk instead of sitting inside, wallowing in the dark.” Letti’s uplifting effect extends to everyone in her orbit. In caring for the outgoing panda-seal, Sierra’s friends and family find their lives enriched. “I have a pretty great community,” she explained. “My neighbors love her; they dog-sit for her. My groomer dog-sits for her. She’s best friends with my groomer’s son. They have sleepover parties. Somedays I’ll come home and she’s not there, and I can assume it’s one of five people who kidnapped her. She’s a therapy dog. If she wasn’t so hairy and drooly, I’d get her set up as an on-call support animal.” Sierra shakes her head at her slobbery dog and sighs. “Your jowls are really gross, Letti.”

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FINDING FAMILY WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS One hour could change a life

ARTICLE BY NICK MACK PHOTOGRAPHY BYCHELSEA CULP

It only takes an hour. According to Rachel Hill, executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County, “Being a Big is really a simple thing. Everyone always thinks ‘I don’t have enough time; my life is so chaotic.’ But we only ask for an hour a week. You take one hour that you’re not watching Netflix and spend it with a kid, and you’re going to make all sorts of changes in their life.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children grow to their full potential. The program matches adult volunteers with children in need of positive adult role models. Through their supportive, confidence-building interactions, the “Bigs” help their “Littles” thrive in academic and social settings. The Bigs are thoroughly background-checked and interviewed before they join, and any child can participate free of charge.

“It could just be a kid who wants someone to hang out with,” said Rachel, “or it could be a child who needs help with social-emotional skills, behavior problems, or school stuff. We send the pairs out into the community to have all sorts of fun, all sorts of shenanigans.”

For Rachel, who volunteered as a Big during her college years, these shenanigans included geocaching. Other Bigs might take their Littles to the trampoline park or the mini-golf course. Some pairs are content hanging out at home and playing video games.

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“It depends on what the kids are interested in,” Rachel said. “We do ask for our Bigs to commit for a minimum of a year, because that’s when we see the most changes happen. If kids aren’t for you, but you still want to support us, we always need help with events and office work.”

As executive director and one of two full-time staff members, Rachel is constantly busy organizing events, arranging matches, and fundraising. Her coworker, Mariah Fredrickson, serves as the School Program Coordinator. Currently, the school program is confined to Laurel, where high school upperclassmen can gain graduation credits by mentoring elementary and middle school students.

Mariah and Rachel would like to expand the program to more Yellowstone County schools over the next few years.

“There are five affiliates for Big Brothers Big Sisters in the state,” said Rachel.

“Four of them are on the western half, so that means we’ve got everything from Harlowton to North Dakota, from Canada to Wyoming. Because we can’t find enough Bigs to serve the kids we already have here in Billings, we’re having a hard time expanding to any other areas. We have forty kids on our waitlist right now, and seventy-five percent of them are Little Brothers. So we’re definitely pushing for Big Brothers at the moment.”

A Big can make a world of difference in a Little’s life, and the time they spend together often becomes the highlight of their week. Rachel recalled the story of one Little who had to wait to be assigned to a Big Brother for several years.

“He finally got matched this year.

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to buy a bike instead, just so he and his Big could go bike riding together,” said Rachel. While Bigs and Littles usually spend time in pairs, the program does offer opportunities for larger community gatherings, like the annual gala. “It’s a fundraiser and award ceremony,” explained Rachel. “A way to say thank you to the community. This year’s theme was ‘Boots and Pearls’—so, basically Montana glam, with a dinner, auctions, and dancing.”

The event, which occurred at the Swift River Ranch in early June, brought together Bigs and Littles from all over the county and raised over $60,000. The memories were priceless. Rachel recalled, “I was talking to a family with several boys in our program, and the kids were looking bored. I was like, ‘You know there’s a dance floor, right?’and

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these kids just went barreling for the dance floor. It was so cute to watch all these Little Brothers dancing around with each other. It was amazing.”

The gala’s strong attendance and positive results point toward a promising future for the program.

Rachel looks forward to hiring college interns to help with marketing, as well as a community coordinator to work more closely with the Bigs. She’s also busy organizing another fundraiser, “Golf FORE Kids’ Sake,” which will occur at Lake Hills golf course on the 13th of this month. “It’s a lot of fun, just golfing all day long,” said Rachel.

If you’re interested in joining Big Brothers Big Sisters in a mentor role—no golf experience necessary—you can apply at BBBSYC.ORG/BIG.

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Lessons of Love

ARTICLE BY SARIE MACKAY

REALIZING OUR GREATEST COMPANIONS

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One of the observations I used to see in critiques of stories about animals was that the author anthropomorphized the animals, in other words, attributed human characteristics to them. There is less and less of this criticism now, and I believe it’s because we are finding out— both scientifically and on a personal level—that there are a lot of similarities between humans and animals, similarities that seem to grow more poignant all the time. As well, we are finding that animals have an almost telepathic ability to know us better than we know ourselves.

Of course, it’s disturbing to see the misguided ideas some folks have that wild animals exist in our national parks or in the wilderness in order to provide entertainment for curious humans, or that they are approachable for petting and selfies. Setting this cultural disconnect aside, and looking only at our genuine, observable connection with familiar animals, there is a broadening awareness that animals are more intelligent than we’ve previously believed, and that they experience emotions.

Many of us grew up with a horse, dog, cat, Guinea pig, turtle, iguana, or a snake. What having pets taught me was a greater sense of solidarity with animals and ultimately with humans. As a child, I began to see that I existed on the same continuum as animals did. We were not so different after all. This brought out my curiosity about the entire animal kingdom (and ultimately other cultures), whether it was the crocodiles of Africa or the great horned owls in the old tree outside my bedroom. Animals are increasingly important members of our households; we humans spend millions of dollars caring for and indulging

them, and we are mesmerized by their antics on social media.

Many indigenous peoples have a fundamental belief that wild animals are our brothers and sisters and deserve the same respect as humans. Buddhists have always believed that animals can suffer both physically and mentally.

These ideas are far more common than they were fifty years ago, and seem to be leading all of us in a good direction.

We see that in many ways, the responsibility for our pets’ happiness rests with us, with our willingness to spend time with them, and to live in the moment with them the same way we do with a child or a grandchild. Every youngster who acquires a pet goes through a stiff learning curve and finds that the quality of the connection with that animal is directly proportional to the attention and respect we give to that creature.

When I think of pets, particularly the many dogs I have had, the word that comes to mind is "guide.” Over my lifetime, my dogs revealed many truths to me, and often those truths were about my own need to do better, to serve my dog—and others—with more diligence and love. Is there a truer friend than a dog? A better listener or confidante? The idea of service and love is braided into their DNA, and the simple act of sitting near a dog helps my world make greater sense, like there is hope and joy yet to be discovered. Each of my dogs, whether Newfoundland or Irish setter or boxer or poodle, has guided me on sunny autumn walks, bounding along through fallen leaves, but also through harsh losses and disappointments. And while we discover the real meaning of loss when our pet leaves us, we also discover the real meaning of love.

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WIN a 2-night GETAWAY to Laguna Beach!

City Lifestyle and Visit Laguna Beach are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Laguna Beach, CA with the ultimate Southern California escape encompassing scenic canyon and seaside views, fresh chef-driven cuisine and local recreation.

This giveaway closes on August 31, 2022. This trip must be taken

by August 31, 2023.

For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @visitlaguna on Instagram and tag friends and family on the August 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win.

$2,300 LAGUNA BEACH GETAWAY FOR 2 INCLUDES: • • • • • •

2 nights at The Ranch at Laguna Beach Breakfast at Harvest Tickets to The Laguna Playhouse Guided Kayaking Tour with Laguna Ethos Tickets to Laguna Art Museum $200 Visa Gift Card for Dining

Scan the code to ENTER to WIN at @citylifestyle on Instagram!

AUGUST 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / BI L L I N G S

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AUGUST 2022

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Trace Adkins "The Way I Wanna Go Tour"

ALBERTA BAIR THEATER | 7:30 P M Trace Adkins has sold over 11 million albums and has earned numerous awards over his performance career. He celebrates the silver anniversary of his album debut in 2021 with THE WAY I WANNA GO, doing exactly what he does best: mixing pure country reverence with standout collaborations featuring Blake Shelton, Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. For ticket availability visit AlbertaBairTheater.org .

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St. John's United Summer Concert Series

T HE CROS S IN G S IN LAUR EL | 7 :0 0 P M Enjoy these free concerts on Thursday, August 4 and the following Thursday, August 11. Opening acts begin at 6 p.m. and featured artists will take the stage at 7 p.m. Bring your own picnic dinner or indulge in a food truck meal!

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Magic City Blues Festival

METR APAR K | 4:30 PM Magic City Blues is an urban music festival featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, Whiskey Myers, St. Pauld & The Broken Bones, Shane Smith & The Saints, Amethyst Kiah, Robert Finley, and Jon Cleary among others.

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Foodtruckpalooza

CA BELA'S | 11:00 AM Each Saturday, plan your lunch at your local food trucks. The variety of trucks will change each week so our community can sample and enjoy all that Billings food truck scene has to offer.

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MontanaFair

METR APAR K, 308 6TH AVEN UE NO RT H | 1 2:0 0 P M Between August 12 and 22 visit the state's biggest event! Nearly 10,000 exhibitors show off their best products and compete for blue ribbons and cash prizes. This beloved fair includes three concerts, the Octane Addictions Big Air Bash, and a rodeo.

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Big Sky Book Event

BILLIN G S HOTEL & CON VEN TI O N C E NT E R | 1 0 :0 0 A M Meet authors from around the world and talk literature. Find new books to take home!

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