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Kaylee Mitchell
A Time for Thanks AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE EAGERLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES. The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection for us—remembering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on tur-
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key disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons
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spent curled up on the couch after one too many pieces of pie; and thinking of the
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people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year. As we press pause on the hustle and bustle of life putting together a monthly magazine, we’re able to look back on the past year and, most meaningfully, the stories from all of you that have made what we do possible. We also take this chance to think of those less fortunate and encourage you to take the opportunity this giving season to donate to local organizations or charities giving back locally. We hope
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
THANKFUL GRATEFUL JOYFUL ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER
WHEN LIFE BECOMES HECTIC, OUR MENTAL HEALTH CAN
GRATITUDE EXERCISES
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Write down the things for which you are grateful. Each evening, you
one’s overall well-being and happiness. Just as we must make
could list five good things about your day, or three occasions when you
mindful, healthy food choices, we must also enact healthy practices
smiled. Recording these moments makes us more mindful of them and
regarding our mental health.
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A simple method for improving one’s mental state is a daily gratitude exercise. Focusing on the positive and taking time to appre-
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Take some time to recognize a person you appreciate. Include
one’s mood and reap significant health benefits. According to Dr.
specific details and occasions. If you wish to make even more of a
Erin Amato at the Center for Ideal Health, gratitude exercises have
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INSPIRED BY
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“GOD MUST THINK I’M TOUGH,” TONJA SULLIVAN SAYS. “Life is hard. But none of that matters—God has me. He has my back and my front…He has all of me.” At 53 years old, Tonja’s journey has been many things. Easy isn’t one of them. Hardship and loss have mottled the fabric of her life since infancy. “We had three houses burn down when I was growing up,” she recounts. Although she has no memory of the first fire, being only 3 months old, she can recall the second and third with haunting detail. “The second one, I was 5 years old, and I watched most of the house burn. All that was left was the chimney and the bathtub…even the truck in the driveway burned up.” The fire occurred in January after her birthday and Christmas and subsequently consumed Tonja’s brand new baby dolls. She was heartbroken. The third fire struck on her last day of seventh grade. Two dogs perished in the blaze. These painful events proved to have a lasting effect on Tonja, tailoring her perspective on what truly matters in life. “Three houses burning down taught me not to collect anything. Material things aren’t important—people are.” Born in Indiana, Tonja moved frequently growing up. “I was in 23 different schools before ninth grade,” she says. Her father’s job as a journeyman lineman took the family from Indiana to Colorado, back to Indiana, to Wyoming, and to Montana. “He took the word journeyman a little too serious,” Tonja quips. She settled in Montana after leaving home. “I was married twice—two boys from the first marriage and one daughter from the second marriage.” Tragically, her first son succumbed to SIDS at just 20 days old. “His name was Nathan Dean,” she says. “That’s not something you would wish upon your enemy. It’s horrible.”
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INSPIRED BY
(CON TI N U ED)
AND THEY SHALL FIGHT AGAINST THEE; BUT THEY SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST THEE, FOR I AM WITH THEE. JEREMIAH 1:19
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(CON TI N U ED)
“After my dad left, I lay there and talked to God,” she says, “and asked if He wanted me to come home. I thought I would be OK either way if it was God’s will.” Tonja was airlifted to St. Vincent’s hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. The surgeon determined she had a 1% chance of ever walking again; she was now paralyzed from the chest down. “I’m still trying to figure out His new purpose for me,” Tonja says. “Everyday is a challenge.” Her family has been a source of immense support as she continues to acclimate to this new chapter, including her father who lives close by and a nephew who became her first caregiver. Her dad installed hand controls in her truck, which has allowed her to drive again. “To me, driving is freedom,” Tonja says. However, the most impactful relationship for Tonja since the accident is perhaps the most surprising: a new man in her life. While in the hospital recovering from surgery last year, an old friend named Dan dropped in for a visit, and they rekindled a relationship 35 years in the making. “I am most thankful for Dan,” Tonja says. “God put us in close proximity so many times in our lives, but it never worked out until the timing was right.” Dan welded a special bar for Tonja’s saddle which allowed her to begin riding her beloved Pete again, a feat many would have believed unattainable—until they met Tonja. Tonja is not afraid to admit that life is difficult. Things once taken for granted are now a struggle or simply impossible. But when life threatens to break her, she turns to a favorite Bible verse and finds comfort. And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee, for I am with thee. Jeremiah 1:19 18
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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER | PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN
AMAZONSMILE MAKES SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS AS SIMPLE AS ADDING ITEMS TO YOUR CART
GRATITUDE BREEDS GENEROSITY. During the
“He had a dream of enhancing the lives of individu-
season of giving thanks, giving back becomes equally
als fighting cancer as well as other illnesses,” recounts
important. Local nonprofits and charities serve pur-
Vicki. “United Luv is a nonprofit that donates iPads to
poses of good, which strengthen the entire commu-
patients from pediatrics to adults.”
nity. Yet, they are reliant on the generosity of Billings’
The iPads are donated to hospitals and treatment
citizens. Luckily, supporting these organizations is
centers for patient use, as well as to individuals in
now a little simpler, thanks to AmazonSmile.
need. United LUV strives to carry out and continue
Shopping local is the best way to foster community growth, but for those purchases that can only be made
Ryan’s mission to help others during their battles. More than 400 iPads have been donated.
online, Amazon has developed a way for patrons to
“The funds from AmazonSmile will go directly toward
easily and automatically support their favorite char-
the purchase of iPads to be donated right in our area!”
itable organizations every time they shop at no addi-
Biggest Need
tional cost. AmazonSmile offers the same low prices,
“Donations are always our biggest need,” Vicki
extensive selection, and convenience of Amazon.com,
says. “United Luv has one fundraiser (the United Luv
and shoppers can use their regular Amazon account.
Glow Run in September), but other than that, we oper-
Simply visit Smile.Amazon.com and choose a charita-
ate on 100% donations.”
ble organization to support. We found six local nonprofit and charity organiza-
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tions eligible for donations via AmazonSmile. If you
“This ministry was originally formed in 1988 for
want to give back locally to causes right here at home,
the purpose of providing a support-type ministry
check out their missions and biggest needs during the
towards recovery from the loss of a child, as well as
holiday season.
addiction or wounding from abuse,” says Executive
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Director Brenda Dianne Hagstrom. “In 1991, the minZOOMONTANA
istry changed towards the focus of maturation and
“ZooMontana is a zoological and botanical gar-
restoring men and women to their original God-based
den, accredited arboretum, and educational facility
design. We are governed under a Board of Directors
dedicated to the rescue and conservation of wildlife
for prayer support as well as Biblical accountability
throughout Montana and the 45th parallel of earth,”
protection. In the Articles of Incorporation, we are to
explains Executive Director Jeff Ewelt. “Funds raised
provide an annual conference that addresses personal
through Amazon Smile are critical for ZooMontana’s
healing issues. This year, we are happy to welcome Dr.
operations. These funds help cover utilities, deferred
David Levy, a Neuro Surgeon, who will be teaching on
maintenance and facility upkeep.”
Emotional Healing and Physical Healing. This is our
Biggest Need
35th conference, where everyone is welcome.”
“ZooMontana’s biggest need during the holiday
As a full-time counseling center, Steppin’ In serves
season is visitors,” Jeff says. “The winter is a wonder-
others who are unable to afford the full cost of coun-
ful time to visit, and your visit provides crucial funding
seling on their own.
during the typically slow season.”
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STEPPIN’ IN FOUNDATION
Biggest Need “Our biggest need during the end of year appeal for
UNITED LUV Sheldon and Vicki Eaton, co-managers of The United LUV Project, along with their two sons lost their middle son, Ryan, to cancer at the age of 26.
funds is centered around recovery from our conference costs and covering pro-bono costs for counseling, and the general costs for our organization,” Brenda says. CONTINUED >
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GIVING THANKS BY GIVING BACK
(CON TI N UED)
1.
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HER CAMPAIGN
fall programs, which include golf, cycling,
“HER Campaign’s mission is to help
1:1 swim, group swim, circuit conditioning,
women heal, grow and find purpose,” says
equestrian, and “Out and About,” the social
President Britney Higgs. Founded in 2016
night program.
by Britney and her husband, Sammy, the
Biggest Need
organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused
“As is the case with most nonprofits,
on helping victims of sex trafficking.
our biggest need is raising the funds to
“HER Campaign exists to show the world
continue to provide our programming,”
there is hope and restoration after sex
says Rich. “Due to the need for specialized
trafficking by providing safe house pro-
equipment, staffing, volunteers and trans-
grams and resources for survivors, creating
portation, the costs of our programs can
community and job opportunities through
be quite high. We work very hard to subsi-
creating products with a message, and
dize our program fees so that no participant
providing community awareness through
is turned away due to an inability to pay.
campaigns. Funds raised by AmazonSmile
Eagle Mount Billings is solely funded locally
will be used to provide funding for our local
through donors, grants and fundraisers
safe house program serving survivors of
and receives no federal funding.”
sex trafficking,” Britney says. “It will also go towards creating and sustaining programs
CHASE HAWKS
and resources to help reach those suffer-
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
ing from the effects of trauma and sexual
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Biggest Need
ues are simply those of a good neighbor:
“The biggest need for the November
integrity and compassion,” says Whitney
holiday season is funding to help sustain
Giddeon, a member of the board of direc-
our safe house program and providing the
tors and secretary of the CHMA Executive
basic needs and necessities for women
Committee. “We believe that no person
living in the home and expanding our pro-
should forego basic necessities because
grams to meet the needs of our commu-
of financial constraints due to crisis. So, we
nity of survivors.”
support our neighbors in crisis with financial assistance when they need it most.”
EAGLE MOUNT BILLINGS
“Through our Grant Committee, all
“Eagle Mount provides therapeutic,
applications are reviewed, and financial
adaptive recreation for individuals with
assistance is awarded based on circum-
disabilities,”
Director
stances and need. CHMA steps in when
Rich Lutton. “Our organization serves
other federal and state assistance pro-
anyone with a disability. We have pro-
grams do not apply.”
says
Executive
grams for all ages and a whole spectrum of disabilities.” The funds raised by AmazonSmile will be used to support Eagle Mount’s eight
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“The Chase Hawks Memorial Association is a community of people whose core val-
exploitation in our community.”
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Biggest Need “CHMA sees an increase in requests for assistance with obvious winter-related issues,” Whitney says.
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2.
3.
5.
6.
1. ZooMontana 2. United LUV 3. Steppin In 4. HER Campaign 5. Eagle Mount 6. Chase Hawks Rodeo
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PUMPKIN SPICE, APPLE CINNAMON AND A HOT CUP OF COCOA. Fall is all about getting warm and comfy as a chill hits the air—preparing yourself for winter, and cherishing those final moments of summer. As the nights grow longer, we’re embracing the Scandinavian secret of hygge by creating a space that emphasizes simple pleasures and finding joy in everyday moments—even when the weather is dreary. A burnt orange adirondack rug and woodland pillow set a ‘cozy cabin’ mood. Wicker baskets filled with apples and gourds are a reminder of the importance of the harvest, and a fun way to help teach young kids about the changing of the seasons. During this transitional time, light wood, fluffy blankets and scented candles beckon crisp autumn evenings, while a vase of fresh flowers—particularly mums—are an ode to the bright, sunny days we’re not quite ready to give up yet.
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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin spice, apple and warm cinnamon are scents that bring the autumn air indoors. Adding these scents to your home will create a comforting and inviting atmosphere for your family and fall guests. MAD FOR PLAID Plaid patterns are a staple for the fall season. Find unique ways to pull the pattern into your decor in the form of blankets, pillows and even rugs if you’re feeling adventurous!
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MUM’S THE WORD Mums’
blazing
colors
and
long-lasting blooms are almost as much a marker of autumn as football, shorter days and cooler weather. Incorporate some warmer-color blooms into your decor for a fresh addition that’s reminiscent of changing leaves. AU NATURALE Wicker and natural materials like wood and jute are great ways to bring the outdoors in. Create a woodsy feel with dried flowers, natural wood accents and lots of baskets—great for storing your knit blankets!
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GET THE LOOK 1 2 3 4 5
WOODLAND DECORATIVE PILLOW
1
Rizzy Home down-filled pillow, Macys.com, $122
PLAID DECORATIVE PILLOW
Lorena Cotton Throw Pillow, Wayfair.com, $30.95
DECORATIVE STUFFED PUMPKINS
Knit and woven pumpkins, Pier1.com, prices vary
WICKER BASKETS
Threshold Abaca Folio bin set, Target.com, $52
NATURAL CANDLES
2
Birch bark flameless candle set, Wayfair.com, $49.99
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1, 2, 3 MARKETPLACE MAGIC Metrapark Expo Center
NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
MarketPlace Magic is a fundrais-
ing event for the Junior League of Billings. It is a three-day shopping
event featuring a variety of merchants juried from national, regional
and local entrants. The unique shopping environment is presented in
a market-like setting and includes
spacious walkways and a relaxing comfortable atmosphere. JuniorLeagueOfBillings.org
9, 10
HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT FESTIVAL Metrapark Expo Center
The Holiday Food and Gift Festival
is the largest shopping event of the season. Last year, more than 12,000 shoppers attended the two-day show, buying unique products and services offered by more than 200 vendors. HolidayFoodAndGiftFestival.com
16 NO LIMITS MOTORSPORTS SPECTACULAR AND THRILL SHOW First Interstate Arena
The inaugural No Limits Motorsports Spectacular and Thrill Show is coming! Two space-age transformers turn into 30-foot-tall rocket-firing, flame-throwing
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ER IN O DESIGN
robotic
warriors
who go to war. Plus a $1,000 winnertake-all automobile demolition derby with handlebar-banging, motorcycle speedway-style races, UTV side-byside races, Tuff Truck races, and kids Power Wheels races. NoLimitsMonsterTrucks.com
20 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE First Interstate Arena
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new tour-
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ing production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang as they pro-
WH O YO U H I R E M AT T E R S
duce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn the true meaning of the season. The show is a present the
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whole family can enjoy! ACharlieBrownChristmasLive.com
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular with one
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Come enjoy a Billings Symphony Thanksgiving weekend tradition! The Nutcracker is performed by the San
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
FACES OF BILLINGS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER | PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN
Sheldon Eaton, President of Eaton and Yost Construction, Co. and Manager ofUnited LUV
“I WANT TO GET UP HAPPY EVERY DAY AND FIND THE JOY IN IT,” SHELDON EATON SAYS. “I AM THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY IN SPITE OF WHAT I MIGHT BE FACING…WE ALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE IN OUR DAILY WALK.”
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