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Cradled in His arms.

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n my childhood home, the stairs to our second floor featured a landing without a railing (gasp!). My dad would convince me to stand on that landing with my back to him. He'd say, "Now fall back. I'll catch you. Just fall." I remember the first few times: I was scared silly, laughing and trembling, doubting his ability to catch me. I would fall back and within a second I'd find myself cradled in his arms. Soon, I was begging him to let me jump backward into his arms.

What is most surprising to me is that I know in my knower that he'd still catch me if we were again on that landing even though I'm no longer a little girl and he's no longer a young man. The shame for me is that this trust in him didn't translate to my living the impossible as possible for so many years in my life.

I later learned that the spirit to trust that my dad would catch me as I fell backward could be bigger and greater, and constant. If I put that faith in my Dad in heaven, I could have one backed by the promises guaranteed through the blood of His son, Jesus. Paul of Tarsus writes in 2 Timothy 1:7,

For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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My spirit was generally and regrettably fearful. I had moments when it wasn't but I usually cowered from chasing my dreams out of fear of too many things I had no control over and would never wield. The day I decided to trust Him was the moment I felt my spirit change from one of fear to one that lives cradled in the arms of the Father, knowing that all is possible—even the seemingly impossible—and that the result isn't as important as knowing that I'm already in His arms, safe and sound.

The stories this month are about just that: trust and leaps of faith. Jim Chaffin ("The Sport of Kings") sends his falcons into our skies, never knowing for sure that they'll return. In "Kickstart It," the three entrepreneurs who used a crowdfunding site risked money and reputation (and more) to follow their dreams, and Alyssa and Sarah decided to change their life with a community program that has brought changes they never imagined ("YMCA Workout Buddies").

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ON THE COVER A game of trust: A prairie falcon happily returns to falconer Jim Chaffin after soaring freely above the Garden City. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAMELA DUNN-PARISH 4

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Trend Setter

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

18 A Game of Trust

A look into the sport and art of falconry with Jim Chaffin.

22 Kickstart It

Three local entrepreneurs discuss crowdfunding successes

and failures.

28 YMCA Workout Buddies

Alyssa and Sarah discuss the transformative power of a workout

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

KUDOS TO THE GIBSON MANSION B&B

Glacier County.” The writer stated, “[The] Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast is a luxurious Victorian mansion, circa 1903, that has been lovingly restored with just the right touch of modern amenities.

Gorgeous grounds, a pre-breakfast in bed consisting of scrumptious homemade scones and strong coffee, then a full brekkie in the dining room (yummy seared peach and huckleberry pancakes) works for me.”

The inside tip suggested reserving the Master Suite “for its seductive original cast iron wood-burning fireplace and private balcony.” The bed and breakfast was also listed in an article, “10 Montana Wedding Venues for Big Sky Country Couples,” posted on Menguin.com.

At the heart of our spectacular city is the Gibson Mansion Bed and

The introduction noted that our state is “an ideal location for rustic

Breakfast, 823 39th St. We’ve long known of its charming luxurious

weddings” but that we “offer much more than simple barns and

accommodations, delicious breakfasts, and warm hospitality. And

ranches”—and the Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast provides “a

it’s been getting some attention, even from an international luxury

more intimate setting” in a “turn-of-the-century Victorian house” with

travel blog. First, the website OnlyInYourState.com listed the Gibson

“elegant interiors and manicured gardens.” Visit GibsonMansion.com

Mansion as one of 10 bed and breakfasts in Montana perfect for a

for more information.

getaway, saying that “it’s just as pleasant to experience as it is to see.” The ALuxuryTravelBlog.com singled out the Gibson Mansion in its post, “Perfect winter road tripping through Western Montana’s

WINGS ACROSS THE BIG SKY Birders rejoice! The 17th annual Montana Audubon Bird Festival

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Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana, who will speak about his research with songbirds. Check out the full festival brochure and register for events at MTAudubon.org.

HEROES AT HOME BBQ AND MUSIC FEST

HOME CARE SERVICE: INFUSION THERAPY Home health care provides medical treatment for an illness or injury, with the goal of helping one recover, regain independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible. Partners in Home Care wants you well and is pleased to offer in-home infusion

Head over to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula on

therapy, the administration of medications using intravenous and

Saturday, June 4 for a fun-filled day in honor of our veterans,

subcutaneous routes (into the bloodstream and under the skin).

service members, and their families. There will be a free barbecue

This is a great option for many people as it is more cost-effective

at 12 p.m. and the opening ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Don't

and reduces the risk of infection than an in-patient hospital stay

bother finding a sitter—there will be free activities for the kiddos

and is performed in the privacy and comfort of one's home. A few

and music to boot! Even admission is free so come one, come all.

of the most common drug therapies that can be administered

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professionals? Now that's something we have to see. This month

Pierce Sharpening, now in its fourth season, is serving customers

Brett and Diane Morris will show you a thing or two about kite

in Missoula, Florence, Stevensville, and Hamilton. Need your knives

flying. Brett is currently Region 9 Director of the American

sharpened but too busy to make a special trip? You're in luck! Pierce

Kitefliers Association, which covers Montana, Idaho, and Oregon

Sharpening has a mobile schedule through November. They provide

(Brett and Diane's home state). Come meet them! June 13-19 you

all services on location from their mobile trailer. They sharpen knives,

can build your own kite, learn a trick or two, or just watch as Brett

hatches, axes, rotary lawn mower blades, garden tools, and most

and Diane's trick kites and quads take to the big skies. For a full

scissors. Follow their whereabouts on the calendar page of their

schedule, visit PawsUp.com.

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SMALL BIZ NAVIGATOR Starting a small business is a big undertaking, and to make it easier the Montana Small Business and Downtown Network KIN (Key Industry Network) for Governor Steve Bullock's

Crawford and Megan Brown in providing patrons with secondto-none service.

MAC SWIMMER HEADS TO OLYMPIC TRIALS

Main Street Initiatives recently launched a website, the Small

At the end of the month, Hellgate High School freshman Katharine

Business Navigator, providing a one-stop-shop resource for

Berkoff heads to the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, after posting

people interested in starting a business in Montana. The site was

qualifying times in the 100- and 200-meter backstroke at the West

developed by the Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Regional Senior Sectional meet in Washington state. She finished

Visit Business.MT.gov/navigator to have many of your questions

the 100 in 1:03.01, just under the cut time of 1:03.39, and she bested

about launching a business answered.

the 2:16.59 cut time for the 200 by more than a second at 2:15.40.

RELAY FOR LIFE Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite on Friday and Saturday, June 17-18 at Big

The Summer Olympics are being held in Rio de Janiero in August.

Congratulations and good luck!

KEEP CALM AND SWIM ON

Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. West, for the annual American

Get your swim on and support the Enduring Waves

Cancer Society Relay for Life of Missoula to help save lives

Foundation at its third annual Flathead Lake Race Series on

from cancer. The Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest

July 15-17 at Big Arm State Park, a beautiful setting among

fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community

mature ponderosa pines, juniper trees and spectacular views of

with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide. Dollars

the Mission Mountains. The event features a ½-mile, one-mile,

raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding

5K and 10K swims over the course of the weekend, and 100%

groundbreaking cancer research, providing free information

of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit, which assists Montana

and critical services for people with cancer, and supporting

children financially with various medical expenses. Register for

education and prevention programs. To sign up and donate, visit

one event, two, three or all of them. Event is sanctioned by U.S.

Relay.ACSEvents.org.

Masters Swimming. Visit EnduringWaves.com to register or

THE FABRIC OF MONTANA

volunteer. Swim on!

Head over to Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. West, for the biannual quilt show of the Missoula Quilters’ Guild on June 24-25. The event will feature quilters Terry Vick and Heidi Bakula, two gymnasiums filled with quilts on display, viewer-choice voting on Friday with ribbons pinned on Saturday, a special display of heirloom and antique quilts, vendors from Montana and neighboring states, demonstrations of various quilting techniques, a boutique, silent auction, door prizes, raffles. For more information, visit MissoulaQuiltersGuild.org.

NEW FACES AT MCT BOX OFFICE You may have noticed a few new faces have joined the Missoula Community Theater's box office staff. Here's a quick introduction: Originally from Colorado, Blaine Towles has been seen on the MCT stage in the productions of Sweeney Todd and The Drowsy Chaperone. When not in the box office, he's usually working on a film project or trying to convince people ferrets are

GRIZZLY HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

the best pets in the world. He has two helping him make the case.

Join Grizzly Harley-Davidson in celebrating their four-year

Melissa Briner is a graduate student at the University of Montana

anniversary at 5106 E. Harrier Dr. on Saturday, June 25 from 1

where she is pursuing her teaching certification. She started with

p.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll view the One Wheel Revolution Professional

MCT as a tour actor/director, and is often found pouring over her

Performance Thrill Show, which will be completed on Harley-

textbooks and making everyone around her laugh. Also a student

Davidson V-twin motorcycles, and enjoy barbecue and drinks

at UM, Katie Marshall is an all-around lovely person who jumps

by Up N Smokin BBQ and Hooters. There will also be a burn

in anywhere she's needed and is currently training to run the

out contest and music to groove to by Sammy Eubanks. Sounds

Missoula Marathon in July. They join long-time employees Matt

like hog heaven!

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In 2015 the median sales price climbed in Missoula going from $225,000 in 2014 to a record high of $238,700. One major cause of this shift has to do with supply. A shortage of homes in the most affordable market range has created a seller's market. This can lead to multiple buyers bidding on a single property and even offers over asking price. Interest rates continue to remain at all time lows which helps justify the higher borrowing power of buyers in the market. In 2015 the highest selling price range was $200,000 to $275,000, accounting for almost half of the homes sold in the Missoula urban area. However, there are more buyers looking in that range than listings available.

8 Important Things to do Before Buying a Home Get ready financially. A good place to start is to outline all of your monthly expenses & income to determine your monthly budget.

Your credit score can impact your monthly payment in a big way. It shows how reliable you are in paying off your debts.

Most mortgage lenders require 3%-10% of the sales price as down payment for the home, depending on your loan program. If you don't have this lying around it's time to start saving.

Consider taking advantage of the many local home buyer classes with Homeword or other institutions. This will help you understand the nuts and bolts of buying a home.

Remember, a house is a huge purchase & you want to pick someone you trust, but also someone who can get you a great deal, and is educated on the local market.

No two mortgages are the same. Find a lender you trust and are willing to share your financial history with. A good lender will help find what options are available.

Closing costs are not a small chunk of change. They can be anywhere from 1%-4% of the purchase price. Make sure to budget this expense because you will have to bring it with you to closing.

Consider having a will in place or a lifetime policy so there is insurance in place if something tragic happens. You should also have an emergency fund in case you are faced with financial hardship.

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an we have a moment of silence for the classic duo that is a white (or black) tee and jeans? They're a likely staple in every closet or dresser across our 50 states, a reliable go-to that can be dressed up or down for work or play. To Kristen Bowditch, owner of Sage Accessories, it's the perfect blank canvas. She takes note of your complexion and dresses you with her one-of-a-kind pieces, ranging from trending tassels to horns and "arm candy."

When shopping for your own collection of statement pieces, buy what you love. Matching is so yesterday.

Your pieces should make you look and feel good. You don't need to be a professional to dress like one. Stop and start with what makes you the most comfortable and confident. You'll come out shining.

Shop for the perfect accessory at SageAc-

cessories. com or stop

by Frolic (next to Grizzly Grocery), 443 Hill St.

1. Neely Phelan Pink Tassel with Rose Quartz and P yrite ($169), Neely Phelan Black Lava and Rose Quartz ($101) 2. Cowgirl Chic: Chelsea Drake adds glam to grit with a Blue Lace Agate Cuff with Swarovski Crystals ($88) 3. Gold Wire Cuff with Mother of Pearl and Swarovski Crystals by Pam Branscum ($110) 4. French Kande 17” Brass Swarovski Cupchain with Rouen-Tapis Medallion ($185) 5.

Blue Lace Agate Cuff with Swarovski Crystals by Pam Branscum ($88) 6. Metallic Masterpiece: Danielle Dauenhauer brings silver and gold Zacasha tassels together with her statement piece, the French Kande 18” Coral Linkage with Brass Bail & Molliard Medallion ($194) 7. Party on the Arm: Jo Ruby shows off a mesmerizing mix of Swarovski crystal and Heet bracelets , perfected with a TAT2 Designs Vintage Silver Oval Empire Bangle ($191) 8. Shades of Grey, Blue and Black Zacasha Tassels ($79 for one, $139 for two) 16

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icture it: A young boy, 2 or 3 years old, in the tall grass alongside a creek, fishing. He sees a duck take off and then hears a loud swack overhead.

A prairie falcon has hit the duck and taken it to the ground, leaving the petite figure below peppered with blood and feathers. He's no taller than the weeds beside him, a fortunate addition to the Montana landscape that fateful day.

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A Few Falconry Facts • The falcon has long been a symbol of nobility, wealth, and boldness.

• Apprentice falconers in the U.S. usually have two bird options when first starting out: red-tailed hawk or American kestrel. They are intelligent,

capable of catching game, and among the most forgiving when it comes to mistakes.

• A falcon's diet in Western Montana consists of quail, pheasant, mice, squirrels, and game meat.

• Jim's falcons are always fed on his wrist. It's a constant reminder to the birds they are safe and fed

Jim Chaffin and his team

when they are with him.

• Most falconers keep pigeons as a live lure. They can act as an emergency brake when the falcon becomes endangered (by nearby hunters or larger predatory birds). The pigeon will be thrown up into the air to catch the attention of the falcon and signal them to descend immediately for safety.

• A hood can be used to keep the bird calm when traveling and to ensure they are alert when the falconer needs it. A falcon's sight is up to 10 times better than a human's, which allows for the possibility of distractions.

• Contact Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and request a Falconry Packet if you're interested in entering the world of falconry: FWP.MT.gov.

It's a memory that still burns for local falconer, Jim Chaffin. He began flying hawks

knows what's happening and the prey spe-

from the wild. They'll take the bird back to a

cies knows what's happening," said Jim.

mew, or hawk house, and play off what made

just a few years after this moment as a young

Rather than strictly hunting to harvest,

boy. Today, he has three falcons—two prairie

falconry embraces the instinctual habits of

"You cannot use corporal punishment of

and one arctic—perched in his backyard.

these birds, and dogs. It's a way of exercising

any kind. It's strictly reward or no reward. You

Atop his porch you can hear the sounds

their talents and inborn ability. Jim is often

can get them to trust you, and you never take

of flapping wings and cooing pigeons. His

a bystander, hoping that when the hunt is

food away from them ever. They will never

dogs, two English Setters, have their eyes on

through his bird comes back to him.

forgive you," he said.

the bird come to the trap: food.

him even through their playfulness. The fal-

The day will begin in the morning when they

The relationship between falconer and

cons watch him, too, with their black stares.

take off to one of their hunting locations. The

falcon develops slowly, in baby steps, and

Together, they are a portrait of this sport.

dogs will run loose, weaving in and out of the

over the course of several weeks. According

Jim's passion for falconry stems from the

grass, searching, sniffing, and tracking. They'll

to Jim, he will begin by holding out his arm

meaning of the sport itself. He compares it

find a pheasant and point it, focused and still.

as if he were asking a woman to dance, fist

to football, basketball, or baseball in the way

The falcon has been circling overhead, keying

closed and away from his side, a gesture and

that there's an offense and a defense and,

in on the dogs, and waiting until it's time. The

invitation for the falcon to trust him. At first,

presumably, both sides are aware of what

dogs will flush the bird up into the air and the

the bird will walk to his wrist, then jump to his

the other is doing.

falcon will strike, resulting in a midair collision.

wrist, and finally fly to his wrist.

"If I go out with a 300 Winchester Magnum

What's more astounding than bearing wit-

A falconer can spend 10 years with his

and I pop an elk at 300 yards, that elk hasn't

ness to this orchestrated hunt is the trust and

birds, training them and flying them, and

the slightest idea what's going on…, but

training that happens behind the main scene.

even then nothing—not even their return

when you go out with a falcon, the falcon

Like Jim, most falconers trap their own birds

after a hunt—is promised.

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Paul Wheaton and Jocelyn Campbell

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t doesn't take long to realize that Missoula is a unique community.

Unique is an overused adjective, to be sure, but there really aren't

any other places that combine Missoula's contrasting attributes: grit and class, high culture and lack of pretension, innovation and tradition.

That attitude seeps into every corner of the Garden City, especially in the innovative businesses that call it home. But every successful (and even unsuccessful) business needs start-up funds to get going.

And, no big surprise here, some of Missoula's most unique businesses have taken to raising funds through Kickstarter, the crowdfunding network that's helped thousands of businesses and artistic endeavors take root and flourish.

Take Paul Wheaton, the "grand duke" of permaculture. Haven't heard of permaculture? Paul's devotees will be happy to educate you.

Or you could simply get some of his "Permaculture Playing Cards."

Wheaton raised more than $70,000 through Kickstarter to develop and produce his permaculture-themed cards—a standard deck of 52 playing cards emblazoned with permaculture facts and tips.

It wasn't his first experience with Kickstarter and he's a fan.

"All five of my Kickstarters were funded far beyond what I asked for. I think it's one thing when people tell you that they love what you do, and it's another thing when people put their money where their mouth is," said Paul. "It sure makes you feel warm and fuzzy all over."

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KICKSTART IT (CON TI N U ED)

Rob Nowak

In an industrial building just off North Reserve, Rob Nowak

Kickstarter markets itself as a way for

runs his start-up: GoSnug. After becoming frustrated trying to

creative types to raise funds. But in reality,

find a high-quality, technical blanket that would shed water,

any project that captures the attention of the

stand up to his Montana lifestyle, and featured one of his favor-

Kickstarter community can get funded, pro-

permaculture and

ite fabrics, merino wool, Rob decided to invent his own.

vided it fits within their somewhat lose guide-

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For the last couple of years, he's been perfecting his one-of-

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a-kind blankets. This past January, Rob launched a $50,000

financial schemes, and you have to "produce

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blankets tested by the University of Montana's Work, Physiology,

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His $50,000 goal was ambitious, and he didn't reach it. And

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the stated goal, you don't get any money at all. None. Zero. Zip.

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"I wished I'd started promoting the campaign a couple of

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months before it launched," Rob says, but he isn't discouraged.

One critical piece is detailing what you'll

"I'm really happy with the reach we got and the buzz the cam-

give to your backers in exchange for their

paign created."

funding. Often these "rewards" are early

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He's even considering using what's he's learned to launch

or special versions of the product getting

to the next level with

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capital to take GoSnug to the next level. At least Rob is in a pretty big

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KICKSTART IT (CON TI N U ED)

Basically, for Paul, Rob and Jesse, the Kickstarter platform acted like an online store offering presales. Each of them took orders for their product via the site, adding a discount or a special incentive to further entice backers. Then they used those funds to make the product and distribute it to the folks who gave them money.

Kickstarter provides access to a community of potential supporters, a way to showcase a project online without having to develop a custom website, and a way to accept money without having to develop a full e-commerce site. Of course, Kickstarter doesn't do all of this for free; it captures a 10% fee from all successful projects.

If you peruse the current crop of Missoula-based projects, you'll quickly notice that the vast majority are music, film and other artistic endeavors. You can help fund anything from a zombie musical to a documentary film about dogs that ride in motorcycle sidecars. Remarkably, many of these get funded and they each add to Missoula's wonderfully rich cultural offerings.

But Paul, Rob and Jesse aren't the only local entrepreneurs using Kickstarter. Two recent additions to the Missoula restaurant scene, the Market on Front and Masala, got some start-up funds through the platform. A local family invented a new board game, Pawn Voyage, and raised $8,500 to turn their prototype into a real game.

A local mapping company funded its first map of the Bob Marshall Wilderness through the platform. Without Kickstarter and other crowdfunding companies, it would be much harder for these dreams to turn into realities.

Whether they're trying to get support for the next great zombie musical or for a new board game, Jesse has some advice for folks trying Kickstarter for the first time: "Do a lot of research and don't rush into it. Also, don't expect Kickstarter to market for you. Plan a marketing strategy for before, during and after your campaign."

But really, he says, just give it a shot. "Don't hesitate to try crowdfunding because there's not much to lose."

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“I can’t imagine my week without you” Sarah told Alyssa with a sweet smile.

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lyssa Martin and Sarah Nasby have gotten into a groove. For the last year and half, every morning,

Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., they've met for a workout at YMCA Missoula. It doesn't matter if they're tired or grumpy, if it's raining or snowing: at 9 a.m. they hop on spin bikes and start cranking. The spinning wakes them up, gets their blood flowing, but it's only the warm-up.

At noon they're back at it with a muscle fusion or barre class for another hour. It's an exhausting schedule to even think about, but for Alyssa and Sarah, their routine has become more than a daily workout schedule—it has become transformative.

"It's our hangout," Alyssa told me as I settled in at the Y lobby to talk with them after morning classes.

"We motivate each other," Sarah added. "If we're having a bad day, we can spin it out."

Alyssa is part of the Y Otters Special Olympics

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for the Workout Buddy Program at the YMCA, which allows Y members with disabilities to bring a buddy to the gym to join them at no additional cost. Day in and day out, without fail, they show up for each other, and the commitment has brought amazing results.

Between the two of them, with a daily workout routine and a changed diet, they've lost more than 100 pounds.

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But beyond the physical transformation, those around them have seen them gain confidence in themselves and forge enduring friendships.

"The relationships they've built here have probably changed their lives as much as anything else," their barre Alyssa and Sarah

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and muscle fusion instructor Jackie Smith said. "They've

met a lot of other really wonderful women here. It's much more than just a workout."

The strongest friendship they've created has been with each other: "I can't imagine my week without you" Sarah told Alyssa with a sweet smile.

"Me either," Alyssa beamed. "I can't imagine it without you."

The two appear to be inseparable, going on bike rides, out to dinner, to movies and on field trips to Splash Montana or Symes Hot Springs. Their families have become close friends, too. This month, Sarah is taking Alyssa with her to visit her family in Minnesota.

With their remarkable consistency, Alyssa and Sarah have become well-known at the Y. "Oh yeah, I'm famous. I'm pretty popular around here," Alyssa told me proudly. Jackie said that everyone in her classes knows Alyssa and Sarah and counts on them being there. Sarah helps to keep Alyssa on task and Alyssa helps to choose the workout jams. Her favorites are Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. After Special Olympics competitions, Alyssa brings her ribbons and medals to share with the

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Sarah can't discount how much the Y's mission—"Strengthening Community"—has played in their success: "I've been to a lot of other gyms around town but the sense of community, the level of classes, the instructors are all awesome. It's unparalleled."

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With the Special Olympics and the Montana Down Syndrome Association both housed at the YMCA, Sarah sees promising opportunities ahead to further integrate those with adaptive needs into the community. She often sees Personal Care Attendants come to the Y to help their buddies with adaptive needs, but they don't often workout with them. By modeling how the workout buddy program can benefit both of them, Sarah's hope is that the program can become more widespread.

I wrapped up by asking Alyssa what her goals were for the Special Olympics in May, where she competed in track and field, bowling,

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It's this selfless attitude, apparent to everyone around them, that has transformed Alyssa's and Sarah's lives and set a shining example for the YMCA community.

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portunity to meet real veterinarians, discover

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Christine Carbo reads from her book Mortal

ways to better take care of their pets, make

atmosphere as friends, family members and

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dog treats, learn safe behavior around dogs,

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JUNE 17

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SILVER'S LAGOON

This alternative arts and craft market is a full

they explore the universal fun of friendship

Silver's Lagoon is stocked with big fish that

day of creative indulgence featuring local

and celebrate cultural similarities from sing-

are just waiting for youth 14 and younger to

and regional artists making unique one-of-a-

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formances, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets

couraged, but limit is 2 fish. A limited number

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Create something special at this family work-

PIRATE FENCING CAMP

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shop. The $35 fee includes clay, glazing and

MISSOULA FENCING ASSOCIATION

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This is a half-day camp for young swashbuck-

by a light meal (and cooking tips) and a talk

and children are welcome per family for $15

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Parting Thoughts

Oh, Yes We Can! WORDS JIM COSGROVE

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f someone tells you that you can't follow your dreams, don't believe them—not even for a second.

For much of my adult life, people have told me, "You can't do that!" or "That'll never work." And I'm

not talking about expecting things to always "work out" or "succeed." I'm talking about following our passions, no matter the outcome. Success is never guaranteed. But stagnation is certain if we don't ever take a leap of faith.

When my brother Dan and I first went into business together, many raised their eyebrows and shook their heads. One friend said, "Bad idea. My dad and his brothers started a family business, and now they don't speak." Nearly 13 years later, we're still in business—although some months we limp along.

Oh, and we still talk.

Shortly after we married, my wife Jeni decided to quit her job (with family health benefits) and work with me. People told her, "You can't work with your husband. You'll drive each other crazy, and your marriage won't last."

What they didn't count on is that Jeni and I actually enjoy spending time with each other. It's not always a picnic, but it works, and at the end of the day we still (most of the time) like each other.

When we found out Jeni was pregnant, our friends and family said, "I guess that puts an end to touring together. You can't travel when the baby comes!"

Oh, yeah? Watch us! We traveled with baby Lyda, and she learned how to adapt and ride in a car seat for long distances without a video player.

"OK, fine," they said. "You've done it with one, but you'll never manage traveling with two kids."

Done it—and we are still doing it. We've logged about 17,000 miles on the road together this year. It's crazy and exhausting sometimes. And, yes, there are tears and tantrums and frazzled nerves, but there is also laughter and joy and new people and new experiences and wonders to behold. The important thing is that we're together.

We still run into friends, family, and complete strangers who insist on dispensing advice laced with "can't" and "don't" and "shouldn't." We've learned to smile and nod our heads and plow forward. We know it's just their prejudice and fear talking—fear of the unknown and fear of failure and, even, fear of success. There are some people who can't imagine living the way we do. Fair enough, but I can't imagine living any other way.

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