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I had an unusual upbringing. The kind where a young girl is raised by an elderly, mostly retired father. The days I remember the most started with a stack of toaster waffles with thinly sliced strawberries wedged between the layers. Then, we'd head to the convenience store to pick up some Gatorade and snacks and then floor it to the barn where the world was our playground. My father and I disappeared at the boarding facility where we kept our horse for hours, sometimes from sun-up to sun-down. We had a life there. My dad would help out by weed wacking the tall grasses around the property and I'd ride, sometimes twice a day, with friends. I got chased by goats, ripped my pants, got dirt under my nails, fell off my horse, and exhausted myself with the simple pleasures and innocence of life. And my dad was there, watching, cheering me on, letting me be. Of course when we're just kids we can't always articulate how thankful we are for these days and this freedom. If he were here now I'd tell him how grateful I am to have had a childhood rich with adventure, where I was faced with daily risk and reward and the ability to make my own decisions. I'd tell him how much I appreciate having had no schedule, no curfew, no limitations and how, miraculously, I learned so much about how to live a life centered around fun because that's all we did together. Now that my husband is a father I can see this old memory with my own dad come back to life. My son holds my husband's hand and walks out to our sheep pasture and points his little finger at our woolly lamb. He watches "dada" milk our sheep and, as a family, we make cheese on Wednesdays. The hard work we do at home is a humble hobby, just for fun, and I love that our son gets to spend countless hours observing this commitment to something that brings us joy. This June "Gentleman" issue brings such a feeling of warmth to my heart. I love seeing fatherhood in action—in the kitchen, on the river, wherever. And I love seeing men pursue their passions through meaningful and inspiring work. I hope these pages remind you of your fondest memories with a father, grandfather, husband, son, or friend. And I hope you give them a call if you still can.

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Photography: Erika Spaulding “The coolest thing about my dad is that he can juggle because I never knew that he could juggle three balls.” - Katelyn Bell (David Bell’s daughter). Read David’s full story about fatherhood, photography, and adventure on page 22.

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ARTICLE BY SUSIE WALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA SPAULDING Since 2018, the Casting Shadows Foundation has been reaching its founders’ goal of promoting fatherhood through fly-fishing and outdoor activities. Cofounders Gary Schild and Ben Sharbono have fond memories of days spent fishing with their fathers—spackling on that sunscreen, casting and reeling, and the thrill of setting the hook, all with dad and waders at their hips. It’s safe to say that these two men were looking to find a way to create those core memories for other families. “We started out saying, ‘Let’s just take some kids fishing in honor of our dads,’”said Gary. As the thought began to grow, Gary and Ben realized raising money through a nonprofit foundation would allow them to sponsor the type of trips they dreamed of. Before long, Casting Shadows Foundation was formed. Every summer, Gary and Ben host eight to 10 fly-fishing trips through Casting Shadows with each excursion providing a father and his child a day fishing together on the river. One of the biggest benefits is that the parent doesn’t need to worry about any of the logistics and can just focus on having quality time with their child or children. Instruction with an experienced guide is provided as well as gear and transportation, all at no cost. Gary and Ben always try to join in aboard their own raft, often with their older children, taking pictures and enjoying the happy faces ahead of them. The specific river is chosen based on the family’s location with the Madison, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot rivers being regular routes. They hope to host some trips on the Missouri River this year so dads from Helena can join in, too. Even though the main goal of Casting Shadows is to promote the joys of fatherhood, trips are not limited to just fathers and their children. Occasionally an uncle will go with a child whose father isn’t able to make the journey for any number of reasons. For instance, a school counselor once accompanied a boy whose father had broken his leg. The child benefits from this one-on-one quality time where encouragement, mentorship, and old-fashioned listening make a huge and meaningful impact. And dads get to fully indulge in this quality time without distractions, logistics, or any other life hurdle.

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“Part of it is getting a kid out fishing, part of it is to reward a dad that’s doing a great job." -GARY SCHILD

“Part of it is getting a kid out fishing, part of it is to reward a dad that’s doing a great job,” Gary said. Most of the time they are taking out people who can’t afford a trip, but sometimes they send people out that could afford it, but for one reason or another haven’t made the time. Gary shared one instance where a school counselor recommended a boy who really wanted to go fishing, but whose father was often out of town for work. A trip was arranged and the father and son had a memorable and beautiful time together. The father then donated the cost of another trip to the Foundation so someone else could have the same experience. Most of the participants are referred to Gary or Ben through various sources. Teachers or counselors might provide the name of a child that seems to be struggling, and community members familiar with the program will often suggest a father or child they know. Gary is always asking people he meets if they might know of someone that would benefit from a trip. Both co-founders have a group of local fishing guides they use on a regular basis

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who are patient while teaching children and willing to take a break from fishing when needed. Even though it’s for a good cause, it’s important to both Gary and Ben to compensate these men for their services and not expect any freebies. In their first year though, most of the guides donated their time since the foundation was still in the midst of getting off the ground. Now that the foundation has funds, the guides are compensated at around $600 per trip but this isn’t to say the guides do it for the money. Brooks Jessen, owner of TroutZoola Montana, is one of these guides. Like Gary and Ben, Brooks also reminisces great memories of spending time outdoors with his father, and he has carried on that tradition with his own kids. “I think it’s pretty cool to be able to offer that to someone who hasn’t had that chance,” said Brooks. He’s seen dads and kids have a real chance to talk and laugh and sometimes get reacquainted. Brooks has been guiding for years and his regular customers are often grown men who are able to pay for his time and expertise. “So these trips kind of make me appreciate fishing a little more,” he said.

The foundation’s main fundraiser is their annual chili feed. Gary refers to the chili feed as both a way to raise money and to get their message out to the community—a reminder of this invaluable resource. “We’re taking kids fishing, but we’re also making sure people are watching so that they can follow that lead,” said Gary. This year, close to 300 people came together at the Lolo Community Center in early April to feast on hearty chili and bid on tables full of fishing gear, artwork, and other items graciously donated by local businesses and community members. Gary and Ben’s passion and dedication ensures that the Casting Shadows Foundation will be able to carry out their promise of promoting fatherhood and dad’s spending time with their kids for many years to come. “The biggest benefit is creating a lifetime memory and most of the time I feel like we’ve created that memory,” said Gary.

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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER IS ARMED WITH HIS LATE FATHER’S TRAITS AND TREMENDOUS LIFE EXPERIENCE

Dave Bell has some stories. His wit and grit have taken him all across the country for fascinating jobs and adventure but it’s his role as a father that keeps him right here in Missoula, raising his family.

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Dave, you say that friends, family, and teachers encouraged you to take the photography route. Can you tell us what kind of encouragement you received that steered you toward this passion and business?

You’ve worked with newspapers, ad agencies, film crews, and small businesses for the better part of two decades. Tell us what this kind of work has meant to you over the years. Perhaps you have a favorite assignment or project?

Having a person with a camera in the room was pretty rare, which meant I was the go-to for capturing life as a teenager and family events. I was often encouraged to “get a shot of that.” I carried a camera everywhere. It was either BMX handlebars or a camera in my hands. In high school, I took a black and white photography class and pitched the idea to the yearbook teacher about being the photographer. She said I needed to be able to write so I drafted up a couple samples, bugged my bookworm sister for edits, and submitted it to the teacher within a week. Shortly thereafter, I was in. Being a part of several yearbooks during high school was very important because it was a creative outlet and demanded deadlines, and I love deadlines. When friends or family members stopped by our house, I would show them my green photo album with carefully placed 3x5 prints. This dialog with a few close people extended well past high school. Those around me were smart, positive, and caring about my goals of being a photojournalist. My dream was formed among the bookshelves of my grandma’s house, drooling over National Geographic images and dreaming about being on assignment. You only need a

Photography started as a hobby and became work fueled by passion. I enjoy working in team environments, solving problems, exploring and meeting people of all backgrounds. The discovery process of hearing client needs and dreams keeps life interesting and unique. I’m an optimist and motivator and I like to see things through from start to finish. Favorites are tough! While working as a photojournalist in the Northwest I was exposed to a ton of diversity which I am very grateful for. One memorable time period included covering the funeral of a little girl who got hit by a car while using a crosswalk. It was tragic. After covering the ceremony, I had to cross town to cover a baseball game. Days like this and additional contrasting events really shaped my perspective of community and the variety of experiences that can happen in a single day. A recent favorite photo assignment was working for Clear Water Services, LLC out of Everett, Washington. They sent me to Ludington, Michigan, which is beautiful, to photograph welders building large-scale water filtration units. Seeing these craftsman work and relaying that to their marketing

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department helped reshape the dialogue they have with prospective clients and internal communications nationwide. I love this type of work.

You’re a Griz alumnus! What degree did you obtain from the University of Montana and how would you describe your experience of staying in Missoula post graduation?

Parenthood is uncharted territory. Can you describe a time that has really challenged you as a father?

Go Griz! Bachelor of Arts in drama, with an emphasis in design and technology. The unofficial degree is working with multiple moving parts. Missoula was my home before attending the U of M and I’ve been fortunate to stay. It’s been challenging to find work at times but the benefits of staying in town far exceed those of moving.

Being in the NICU was like basic training for the road ahead. Katelyn has shown us what strength is many times since. Six years ago, we were at Seattle Children’s Hospital for the second time. She lay there silently breathing after having open heart surgery. I think Sarah and I both earned parent black belts that trip.

On your website it says that you’ve ridden your bike from Seattle to Washington D.C. and hiked Mount Whitney, twice. Share with us the sense of adventure behind these travels.

You say that you recall the depth of your late father’s patience, his unwavering reliability, and the sweetness of his motivation. Can you explain how these impressions guide you day to day?

Freedom, endurance, sweat, exhaustion, and happiness. There are some things in life you’ve just got to do. These adventures, especially biking across the country at 21, prepared me for the mental toughness I rely on. I’m an athlete and take that strength and team perspective in all that I do. I’ve got to stay in shape to carry photo gear and cover enough ground to get the shot. Plus, one of my “dad duties” is being a horse.

These traits are my compass. We all have the ability to listen better and speak up more. To forgive ourselves for past experiences and to respect others. When I do this, I feel I’m strengthening my patient mind, becoming more reliable, and able to better encourage friends and family.

For a guy with such a rich and colorful life full of adventure and exploration, it seems that everything is dull in comparison to fatherhood. You seem to have a softness in your heart when it comes to being a dad. Can you tell us how fatherhood has redefined you? Sarah, my wife, was rushed into an emergency c-section three months before her due date. I vividly remember standing in the hallway with Sarah’s sister waiting in anticipation. The double doors opened and the nurse maneuvered a bed down the hall. She turned to me and said, “It’s a girl!” I instantly felt like heaven above put armor on me and gave me a massive pat on the back. The mission was clear: Take care of her at all costs. I followed the nurse into the NICU unit. My daughter was a teeny, tiny 2 lb 14oz. Her whole hand could barely wrap around my finger and she was hooked up to oxygen and lots of other wires. I was star-struck. Sarah and I waited patiently at Community Hospital for three months for Katelyn to gain weight and be cleared to go home.

When discharge day finally came, we drove super slow in the snow, wondering if our new found freedom was real. Words cannot express the gratitude and relief we shared leaving the hospital.

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In raising your daughter, do you see yourself becoming more like your late father? Perhaps you say the same things he did or have the same mannerisms? I snort like him. It’s a problem in our house but thankfully our dog Molly reverse sneezes. I’m not sure what the difference is. My dad was well-read, made one-off comments, listened more than he talked, and enjoyed partaking in a variety of discussions at the kitchen table. He liked keeping up with technology, working in the garden, woodworking, burger joints, and politics. I miss our conversations very much. Most importantly, he kept in touch with family and friends. He was inspired by them and enjoyed working on a variety of projects simultaneously. That sums me up in a lot of ways.

Lastly, it seems like a special gift to keep and hone the traits we love most about our parents. Is there something in particular that you hope you pass down to your daughter? Patience is the currency dreams are built from. Be gentle with yourself and others. Keep your space clean and walk the dog.

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The gift of time. Dave loves being a dad and he invests his time in Katelyn’s life. Laughter. He cracks Katelyn up with his jokes and doesn’t take life too seriously. Stories. Dave has the ability to tell funny, creative, and quirky stories to Katelyn, welcoming her edits and suggestions along the way. Listening to her giggle while her dad brings the characters to life is one of my most favorite things. Teacher. He’s curious about life and is willing to explore and teach Katelyn important concepts. Kindness. He models how to be a good person and respect others. Adventure. Fly fishing, skiing, playing at the park, rock climbing, forest hikes, sand castles, bike rides, lemonade stands, he’s there for it all, experiencing the moment, teaching concepts, and making memories with her. Love. He protects her with fierce love, lets her dance on his shoes, and is there for her every step of the way.

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A thirty-five-foot fall would change most anyone’s career path. Tanner Saul was working on a research job capturing and tagging bighorn sheep when he fell—nearly dying. The experience caused him to make a change from wildlife biology in the field to sharing his love for research through video, eventually starting his own wildlife segment: A Wilder View. “After that near-death experience in South Dakota, I knew I wanted to share my love for wildlife research in a more absorbable medium than research publications,” Tanner explained. “A Wilder View gives viewers a glimpse of what’s new in wildlife biology that is not common to most people.” The show, which airs on KPAX on Wednesday mornings and Saturday evenings, covers physiological, ecological, and environmental perspectives on topics ranging from how bees tell time to why humans don’t have tails. Tanner’s love for animals began at a young age. “Throughout my whole life, I was always intrigued by animals. I followed Steve Irwin and Jeff Corwin; a lot of young kids were inspired by them,” Tanner said. “I thought, maybe I’ll be a veterinarian.” Then, Tanner saw videos from a game camera monitored by a researcher in Washington state.

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“Those videos were a peek into a world I wanted to see,” he said. “For some reason, my parents spent a hundred and fifty bucks on a game camera for me.” Tanner captured footage of all kinds of wildlife near his California home and within six months, he captured footage of a collared and ear-tagged mountain lion. When he posted the video on YouTube, the biologist who had tagged the mountain lion reached out to Tanner—a connection that led Tanner to an opportunity to study mountain lions and bobcats at a very young age. “I was lucky, persistent, and very fortunate to start off my career studying large carnivores,” Tanner said. “Most biologists spend a lifetime working toward that.” Tanner came to the University of Montana for his formal education and to spend time working with the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks capturing and collaring wolves. Then he got his dream job as a mugger: Tanner worked with a helicopter wildlife capture company that helps researchers collar wildlife at high volumes. Tanner worked mostly with ungulates—deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. From the helicopter, animals were captured with a net. “My job was to jump out, tackle the animal, tie its legs together, collar them, and take samples,” Tanner explained. “It was basically a oneman show out in the field.” Mugging, though, was dangerous and sometimes deadly. One of Tanner’s colleagues lost a finger on the job and another team’s helicopter crashed. Tanner doesn’t have full mobility in one leg due to cartilage damage in his hip. “Every day was like Planet Earth, jumping out of a helicopter,” Tanner said.

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But the risk and the injuries made him think twice about the longevity of his career. “Transitioning to film was a hard choice,” he explained. “I left at the top of my field in research and went to the bottom of the barrel because I had no film industry experience.” But Tanner realized an opportunity: as a biologist working on wildlife research, the majority of his findings were published in academic research journals, only read by other biologists—a total lack of communication between research and average citizens. That “ah-ha” moment led him to create A Wilder View. “It’s a lot different. You have to understand your audience and how they can absorb information,” Tanner said. “It’s nice to have an educational purpose to spread a message of wildlife awareness.”

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Native Montanans, for instance, understand the intricacies of living with wildlife. People moving from urban areas, though, don’t often understand the importance of locking up their trash cans in bear territory. He hopes his show will help people learn respect for the wild world around them. “My main priority is to use this show as an educational tool,” Tanner explained. “I want people to have more of an awareness of the importance of their impact on our natural realm and not have to dig through pages and pages of research to get that info.” A Wilder View can be seen on KPAX on television and online. The show is also available digitally at Newsy.com Thursday evenings and on-demand. Follow him via Instagram @Tanner_S and visit TannerSaulMedia.com for updates.

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Chad Marriage is a salesman who genuinely loves people. But when you say the word salesman, the word genuine tends to shed its charm rather quickly. Salesmen often get a bad reputation and most of the time it makes sense: defenses rise when authenticity dips. Chad, though, is different. He hasn’t memorized any algorithm and he doesn’t need training—his secret sauce is simply human connection. Chad spends hours a day listening to stories. His customers at Denny Menholt University Honda tell him about growing up on a farm, just as he did, and they belly laugh about how the winds of eastern Montana are callous enough to wipe you right off your feet. As Head of Maintenance for fifteen years at a retirement home, he fell in love with the residents as they crooned to him about aches and pains—where it hurts, why it hurts, what they wish they could do once more. He knew their kids and their grandkids. “I became family with them,” Chad says, beaming. That’s sort of what happened when he began selling cars. And Chad isn’t just selling cars—he’s outselling everyone else. On average, he sells 30 vehicles per month. Of the twelve dealerships within the Menholt Auto Group, Chad was their #1 salesperson last year, outselling the #2 salesperson by roughly one hundred vehicles. In the last seven years, he has received Honda’s Council of Sales Leadership Award rising from Silver to Gold, then to Gold Master (their highest ranking). These Sales Leadership Awards measure not only sales volume but also customer satisfaction and professional knowledge. So how does a nice guy excel to this caliber without frills or folly? Answer: Chad doesn’t focus on the sale. He focuses on satisfaction. “I’ve never seen a salesperson sell so many cars without issues after the sale,” says Michael Frame, General Manager of Denny Menholt University Honda. “He is hands down the best I’ve ever come across.” Issues that arise after a sale usually occur when a salesman over-promises something that he or she can’t deliver, or drops the ball on something because he or she is already busy with the next possible sale. This doesn’t happen with Chad because he knows that customer satisfaction is born long before that new owner drives off the lot. Customer satisfaction begins with that first phone call—the one where he joyfully listens to a potential client talk about hunting for forty-five minutes, and we’re not talking about car hunting. We’re talking mule deer in the high desert. When the conversation does make its way around to vehicles, Chad gives people the space to simply shop. “The process of buying a car can be fun. It doesn’t have to be scary. There’s no pressure. Come in, walk the lot, take your time,” Chad says. His face turns a slight shade of red when he tells me that at least once a month a woman will walk in upset because the last dealership refused a test drive without her husband present. That’s another story he’s glad he’s there to hear and remedy. When a customer is ready to test drive or talk to a salesperson, Chad balances his extraordinary powers of listening with asking the right questions. What will they do with this car? Hunt? Ski? Road trips? Who will be in it? Kids? What’s important to them in a car? Certain features? “Once I learn their wants and needs, I just try to guide them towards the right vehicle,” Chad says. “But I don’t want them to be sorry in six months. I want them to love it.” If he doesn’t feel that

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EmPower Place Open Play Hours

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Adult Tramp & Tumble

ROOTS ACR O S PORTS CEN TER | 8 :0 0 P M If you grew up doing gymnastics and miss it, or if you've never tried it and feel like you missed out, fear not! The adult "Tumble and Trampoline" is the place for you to be a kid again with coaches onsite who are able to offer tips and tricks. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. is open strictly for adults ages 18 and up. $10 per person J UN E 4 T H

Little Dipper Kid's Trail Run

T EN S POON WIN ERY | 2:00 PM Run amongst the wildflowers! Start your morning with the Pengelly Single and Double Dip, then bring the kids over to the Little Dipper Kids Trail Run. The Little Dipper provides the option to run four miles, two miles, or a free 1k. Register at RunSignUp.com/Race/MT/Missoula/LittleDipperTrailRun .

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Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon & 10k

LOLO PAS S VIS ITOR CEN TER | 9 :0 0 A M The Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon & 10k follow gravel Forest Service roads starting and finishing from the Lolo Pass Visitor’s Center. Runners will pass through flowering meadows and quiet forests, and experience unique views of the Bitterroot Mountains. Join runners this June and enjoy the beautiful course along the Montana-Idaho border! Begins at 9 a.m. Visit RunnersEdgeMT.com for more information. J UN E 2 1 ST

Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser for Alzheimer's

STAVE & HOOP S PEAKEASY | 7 :0 0 P M The Second Annual Stand Up for Alzheimer's Comedy Extravaganza features a litany of hilarious Missoulians. All proceeds will go directly to "The Walk to End Alzheimer's." $25 advanced purchase tickets, limited tickets available. All tickets are General Admission.

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