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JUNE IS FOR GENTLEMEN

THE MISSING LINK IN FITNESS

ALL ABOUT THAT RACK

LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2018 PUBLISHER

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Blessed to be a father.

FOR ME, BEING A MAN IS PRETTY EQUATABLE TO BEING A FATHER. So many of life’s lessons that teach you how to be a good man have come to me through caring for, worrying about, and being there for my children.

Everything about being a father scares me. I’m scared every day—for their health and safety, their happiness. It started the day my oldest, Amanda, was born. I was the first family member to meet her, and with her entrance into this world, she ushered a tremendous amount of new love into my life. Holy cow, I’m your dad. And then that love doubled and then tripled when I became a father two more times to Dustyn and Jessica.

All of that fear and love come with comic relief, a lot of it. My wife and I and the kids were enjoying our place in Maui a few years ago. We were there for a 10-day family vacation and on the second day, we went into town for a nice dinner. We stood outside the restaurant and a man, who looked quite a bit like Jesus, walked up to us. Judging by his appearance, it seemed as if life had roughed him up some. After he walked away, I mentioned to the kids, "You never know what someone has been through in their life," and then I realized that I’d

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been pick-pocketed. I told the kids, "Jesus just pick-pocketed me!"

That’s been the magic for me, knowing how much richer every experience is because of them. They always remind me to not take life too seriously. It’s an ever-turning wheel of

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emotion, and one of the best parts of our family and being their father is hearing them say, "I love you, Dad," after a phone call or when they leave the house.

My children are on their own now, starting their lives, building their own nests. They’re the three best things I’ve ever done, aside from meeting my wife Mysta. Being a father has even made me appreciate my own parents and my in-laws much more, for they taught us and let us see what love and parenting are and how deep love can run.

They taught us that it’s not the time a parent gives to their children in one day, but the

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continuous love they give throughout a lifetime.

On the good days, the tough days, and the how-am-I-ever-going-to-get-through-this days, I show up as a father. It’s who I am and it’s a journey that I’m proud to be on.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2018

FEATURES 12 All About That Rack Craftsman Jim Swanson’s antler creations light up the room.

16 The Missing Link in Fitness Trunk training prevents injury and brings more power to your game.

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22 June Is for Gentlemen Meet the men of our Missoula.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Healthy Lifestyle

28 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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AROUND TOWN

THE BIG EVENT Big Brothers Big Sisters of Missoula is hosting their

the opportunity to protect the natural resources in Montana. Way to go, Sydney!

annual spring fundraiser, The Big Event, on Friday, June 8. The Big Event is, well, big in every way! All proceeds from the event will stay in Missoula and go to Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program and allow them to match "littles" on their waiting list with mentors (aka BIGs) while also allowing the organization to continue to support existing matches. BBBS's mission is to provide children who are facing adversity a chance to have their lives enriched by a mentor. Celebrate the promise of success and positivity in a child's life by being part of this big night at The Barn on Mullan, 8500 Mullan Road, from 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy outdoor dining, live country music, live and silent auctions, raffles, prizes, and more. For more information or to become a Big, visit BBBSMissoula.org.

THANK YOU, OFFICER SHELAGH MORE

FOR KIDS: A REASON TO 'TRI'

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The Zoo Town Kids Triathlon is an event designed

nity, Officer Shelagh More has retired from the City

to get kids moving and enjoying the exciting sport

of Missoula Police Department. Congratulations on

of triathlon. The 2018 event, to be held on Sunday,

your retirement, Officer More! We wish you the very

July 22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., has short- and long-

best in your future endeavors and are grateful to

course versions for kids ages 5-12. The short course,

you for serving our community.

aimed at beginners and young athletes, features

A BRIGHT MIND IN BIOLOGY

a 50-meter swim at Splash Montana, a one-mile bike, and a 1/2-mile run. The long-course doubles

Sydney Young graduated with honors from the

the distances: 100-meter swim, two-mile bike, and

University of Montana in May with a bachelor's

1-mile run. The bike and run are done around the

degree in wildlife biology. She was sworn in as a

grounds of Playfair Park. Fee is $25 for either course

Montana game warden two days after graduation,

plus $10 USAT membership dues. Each athlete will

making her one of only four female wardens among

be given a Zoo Town Kids Tri t-shirt and be entered

the 75 spread across our wondrous state. Originally

into a raffle to win a new bike from Big Sky Bikes.

from Snoqualmie, Washington, Sydney is excited at

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

ALL ABOUT THAT RACK CRAFTSMAN JIM SWANSON’S ANTLER CREATIONS LIGHT UP THE ROOM ARTICLE DANIELLE M. ANTONETTI PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH, CPP

FOR MANY OF US, THE ONLY TIME WE NOTICE THE LIGHTING IN A ROOM IS THE MOMENT WHEN WE DON’T HAVE IT. You’ll notice these lighting designs.

Jim Swanson got poked—not by the antlers he works with, but by the bug to do this.

“One day I was in my shop building chandeliers and I thought, ‘I could do this,’” Jim recalled of the afternoon when the bug first poked. The thought lingered awhile, left, returned, left, returned, stayed. In 1996 the former full-time mechanic and life-long craftsman sold his automotive business to tinker fulltime with building antler chandeliers.

This became Antler Chandeliers & Lighting Co. Let’s join Jim in his Bitterroot workshop:

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Do you go for a walk when you need antlers?

That’s how started: I would go out for a walk. Now a lot of people do a lot of walking, and I do a lot of buying. We buy by the pound, and every species and every grade of species has its own pound price.

Grades? Please explain.

There are three grades of antlers. Number 1, art grade, which is pretty much all of what you see in [my workshop].

There is number 2, which is white; it’s been weathered. And number 3 grade is white, cracked, and starting to crumble and getting lichen and stuff like that growing on it.

Do you use all three grades?

Yes, occasionally. Believe it or not, there are customers like Ralph Lauren who like it. Over the years, all the fixtures we’ve built for him and his wife Ricky—30 some chandeliers—have been spec’ed out to include some lichen. Sometimes, lichen is bright red, sometimes green. However, we only deal in art grade unless instructed otherwise.

Antler Trivia: Female caribou have antlers; they are the sole deer species in which males and females grow antlers.

About 3-5 percent of females do not grow them.

“When I put my hands on an antler, I take it over to my build bench and I rough out a structure,” said Jim. “You see that,” CONTINUED >

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CON TI N U ED)

pointing to his bench, where he’s weaved an intricate web of antlers

“Other than the obvious structure that I design and build. I

into a chandelier, “that’s been roughed out. All I’ve done is pre-deter-

want the lines to be appealing, but as a person gets closer to

mined where the sockets will go.

it, once they know that they like it,” Jim said, “they are going

“As you’re building it, you have to be very conscious about how you’re

to get closer and say, “Man, I like this thing,” then get closer

going to pass a wire from one antler to another to another. So, I’m think-

and wonder, “How they’d do that?” They are looking at holes

ing about, as I’m building a chandelier, how the wires are going to pass,”

everywhere. A chandelier sometimes will look like Swiss cheese

he said. “I don’t want to have to deal with that train wreck later.”

when I hand it to Jake.”

You’re a one-man operation?

TWO! I got him back after we moved the operation back [to the Bitterroot] after a dozen years in Madison County. Jake Dunbar, my

Then, after that, it’s handed to you. And you’re none the wiser that those antlers have enough holes poked (ahem, drilled) into them that they resemble the holiest cheese.

right-hand guy. I had Jake for years prior [to that move]. I moved back and got Jake back. Cheers!

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completely smooth like glass to a bumpy material to pock marked,

pliance issues. Jim’s products meet all national and federal codes,

cavernous, and/or vein-like. All these different terrains have to be

and the UL Listed designation ensures quality, safety, and compli-

re-established in places that I destroy when I’m creating the circuits,

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and Jake does that texture grinding, then comes back in and paints

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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THE MISSING LINK IN FITNESS: TRUNK TRAINING NO MATTER HOW MANY CRUNCHES YOU BUST OUT, IF YOU’RE NOT TRAINING YOUR ENTIRE TRUNK, THEN YOUR NECK, BACK, AND HAMSTRINGS REMAIN PRONE TO INJURY. Trunk training strengthens those vulnerable areas by activating more muscle groups at once, from neck to knees. This workout, from Coach Stephanio Mizell, MS.Ed., at Missoula’s YMCA, works as a warm-up or a foundation routine for beginners. It’s a workout of inches but with powerful results. “Teach your muscles to move in their natural patterns again, and you’re set. No matter what activity you do, you’re set,” explained Coach Mizell.

TRUNK TRAINING PREVENTS INJURY AND BRINGS MORE POWER TO YOUR GAME ARTICLE SHELBY HUMPHREYS PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH, CPP

TR UNK CONDITI O NING WA R M - U P

COOK HIP LIFT WITH BALL

2-3 SETS X 5-8 REPS EACH LEG

STRAIGHT

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LEG SIT-UP

8-15 REPS

FRONT PLANK

2-3 SETS X 3-5 BREATHS HOLD

BENT LEG HIP EXTENSION

HALF-KNEELING CHOP

8-10 REPS EACH SIDE

2-3 SETS X 8-10 REPS EACH SIDE CONTINUED >

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FITNESS TRAINING LACROSSE BALL While performing the Cook Hip Lift, it’s easy for the glutes to detract from your core crunch. Tucking this ball into your hip crease will keep your core braced throughout the entire exercise.

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UNDER ARMOUR MEN’S HEATGEAR ARMOUR T-SHIRT The vertical striping on this tee will help you monitor form, especially important for keeping your core stable in the Half-Kneeling Chop exercise.

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CYBEX CABLE ROW The Half-Kneeling Chop is an example of anti-rotation (stabilizing one muscle group while rotating another). Cable pulleys should be adjustable—both in height and weight—to stay safe and ramp up as you become stronger.

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AEROMAT DELUXE BALANCE PAD Placing one knee on this pad during the Bent Leg Hip Extension will give you extra space to swing your active leg up and backward, allowing you to focus on keeping hips square and stable.

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GROWING THE GARDEN CITY Devin Khoury Owner & Broker at Christie’s PureWest Real Estate Matching people with a home that makes their heart sing is Devin’s passion. While his business is in commercial and residential real estate, Devin is dedicated to the youth in our community and ensuring that children have safe housing and a high quality of life.

Devin is actively involved with the Montana Down Syndrome Association, where he helps structure their charitable foundation and advertising campaigns so more money can be raised.

He also is a steady contributor to Opportunity Resources Inc. and the Watson Children’s Shelter.

His vision for his career is in line with his personal goal: work hard, have competence, be ethical and helpful.

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JUNE IS FOR GENTLEMEN MEET THE MEN OF OUR MISSOULA

ARTICLE CHELSEA LYN AGRO PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH, CPP

BY Y O U R S I D E Paul Ryan Owner of Paul Ryan & Associates Attorneys at Law Other than being a devoted father to his dearest Zoë, Paul Ryan has matched success in his passion for advocating. Through his business, Paul has built a team of like-minded individuals who share his vision for excellence and who uphold the standard for trust.

A former employee of Boeing, Paul had realized his dream of studying law shortly after being named employee of the month and being asked about his future plans. Long before his stint at Boeing, Paul was raised in a modest family and worked for four dollars an hour selling shoes. He has been voted Best Attorney multiple times in the Missoula’s Choice Awards.

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S H A R E Y O U R ST O RY Marc Moss Director of Tell Us Something Tell Us Something is a quarterly live storytelling event and Marc loves being at the helm.

Tell Us Something inspires more understanding, acceptance, and empathy within our community. Each event features eight storytellers from the community sharing their stories. The next event is Wednesday, June 13 at The Wilma, 131 N. Higgins Ave. Marc produces a weekly podcast of those stories, which can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Tell Us Something live events have expanded to Helena, and Marc hopes to bring it to Butte this year. Marc will host a youth storytelling workshop at Zootown Arts Community Center in August. Learn more at TellUsSomething.org.

AN EYE FOR REIKI Neil Chaput de Saintonge Owner of Rocky Mountain School of Photography & Inner Peace Reiki Neil has had his sights on Montana, literally, through his lens since the 1990s when he moved here from Atlanta, Georgia. He opened the Rocky Mountain School of Photography to allow students the chance to hone their skills and capture the beauty that draws us in. Over the years, RMSP has become the perfect portal for learning about photography. Visit RMSP.com.

While Neil loves offering stellar learning opportunities to students, he also loves his practice of Reiki and its benefits. As a massage therapist, Neil quickly realized the healing power of this ancient practice and began implementing his learned techniques in hopes that each individual can walk away with a clearer mind and positive energy. Learn more at InnerPeaceReiki.com.

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THE JACK-OF-ALL Michael Burks President & CEO of Big Sky Specialized Carriers Inc. A man of many passions, Michael also owns Stitches Embroidery & Screenprinting and Fuel Fitness & Nutrition in several Montana and Idaho locations. Michael was also the owner and founder of the Missoula Maulers and Butte Cobras hockey teams, both teams having raised significant contributions to benefit various charities.

He has also made it possible for two long-term, faithful employees to purchase both the Garden of Read’n and Hockeywolf and Lacrossewolf.

He’s currently teaming up with Chris Stratton to start the most comprehensive high school sports tracking and streaming programs, with the hope that a live stream can invite anyone who is unable to make it to live events.

Michael is also, above all else, a devout Christian, husband, father, and grandfather. On a long list of accomplishments, Michael received the Angel Flight West Pilot award for 2017.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH JALAPEÑO SLAW INGREDIENTS (SANDWICH) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cayenne pepper, to taste Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Vegetable oil (as needed) Sesame seed bun Pickles

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper together in a shallow bowl.

2. Fill your skillet with oil to about 1-inch deep and heat to 350 degrees.

3. Coat your chicken breasts in the flour and seasoning mixture, then carefully place them into the heated oil.

4. Cook until golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

5. Lightly toast your sesame seed bun, then top with pickles, fried chicken breast and slaw to taste.

FOR THE SLAW Combine mayo, hot sauce, garlic and dill pickle juice with shredded red cabbage, pickled onions and candied jalapeños.

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IN A BREAKFAST MOOD? CREATE THIS SANDWICH WITH WAFFLES INSTEAD OF A BUN AND ADD SYRUP TO THE CHICKEN ONCE FRIED.

CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS WITH AVOCADO RELISH INGREDIENTS (TACOS)

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1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

MARINATE THE STEAK IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO 24 HOURS FOR EXTRA FLAVOR.

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Choice of steak Fresh flour or corn tortillas Lime, optional

DIRECTIONS 1. Blend the red onion, garlic, adobo sauce, olive oil and seasoning in a food processor or blender, adding water as needed until smooth.

2. Marinate the steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large grill pan and add the steak, cooking to desired doneness. Let rest in a foil tent for 10 minutes then chop into small pieces and assemble tacos as desired.

FOR THE RELISH Chop and combine avocado, fresh jalapeĂąo, cilantro, onion, lime juice and salt to taste. Top with queso fresco and pepitas as desired.

Steak marinade from CulinaryHill.com

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

WEDNESDAYS

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OUT TO LUNCH SUMMER SERIES

MISSOULA CITY BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

MILLTOWN STATE PARK GRAND OPENING

day from June through August and

For more than 100 years, the Missoula

Montana State Parks invites the pub-

offers live music, local food vendors,

City Band has been playing fine band

lic to participate in the Grand Open-

activities for kids, and even your dog

music for the public in open-air con-

ing of Montana's newest state park.

is welcome to join in the fun outside

certs. This grand tradition continues

Be among the first to experience the

the pavilion area of Caras Park. This is

on Wednesday evenings, starting on

park's newly developed Confluence

a fun way to go out to lunch together.

June 13 and continuing through Au-

area, and celebrate the restoration of

gust 15. Come and enjoy an evening

the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers.

of fine band music entertainment.

This will be a day filled with fun, mu-

You’ll be glad you did! Learn more at

sic, food, and educational programs

MissoulaCityBand.org.

for the whole family to enjoy. Visit

Caras Park

Out to Lunch is held every Wednes-

2 BABES N BULLETS Deer Creek Range

Ladies, join together in this day-long shooting event brought to you by

Bonner Park Bandshell

StateParks.mt.gov.

15-16

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Bob Ward’s and a benefit for Tough

QUESTIVAL MISSOULA 2018

Enough to Wear Pink of Montana.

Caras Park

WILD WEST SHOOTOUT

Bob Ward’s will provide all firearms.

Are you ready for a 24-hour adventure

Big Sky Kartway

Each participant will receive a goodie

race where teams of two to six peo-

Witness one of the largest Outlaw Kart

bag filled with hearing and eyewear

ple compete in challenges for priz-

races in the country. Racers come

protection, and a t-shirt. All proceeds

es? Gather your team and sign up at

from all over the country to com-

will go toward helping someone in

Cotopaxi.com.

pete for cash and bragging rights.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and conces-

Montana who has breast cancer.

3 MT ALPHA SKILLS CLINIC Marshall Mountain

16 MASTERING MARKS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS Missoula Art Museum

sions will be provided by Wild Weenie and a beer garden provided by The Reno. For more information, visit BigSkyKartway.com.

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MT Alpha Cycling is hosting the 6th an-

Learn the basics of landscape draw-

nual skills clinic! There will be easy ac-

ing by exploring settings that stretch

cess to Rattlesnake Jumbo single track

the idea, such as the railroad yard

with the added bonus of newer, tech-

and the old Frenchtown Mill. Become

ier trails at Marshall. To register, visit

versed in a variety of drawing tech-

MTAlphaCycling.org.

niques using graphite, charcoal, ink,

Infuse your studio practice with new

and conté crayons.

ideas and techniques! Learn how to

6 SUMMER WINES TO BEAT THE HEAT

'TRICKS OF THE TRADE' WITH DEB SCHWARTZKOPF Clay Studio of Missoula

effectively

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combine

wheel-thrown

and hand-build pieces in this full-day demonstration workshop with Deborah Schwartzkopf who will demonstrate

The Iron Griz

DEEDIE RUNKEL: 'SCONE BY SCONE'

Lighter summer meals beckon some

Shakespeare & Co.

alter simple wheel-thrown cylinders

summer wines. Join Kelly and Au-

Deedie Runkel joins us from Oregon

and transform them into unique forms.

gust in the perfect pairing adventure

for a reading from her new memoir,

Visit TheClayStudioOfMissoula.org

for the senses!

Scone by Scone: Tales from an Inn-

for more.

keeper's Life.

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03 Dad Dr. Scott Matz, English

05 Uncle Dr. Jay Matz, Griffon

rador Retriever named Tucker

Labrador named Duke

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In the fields or by his side,

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