Distinctly Montana Magazine

w w w. d i s t i n c t l y m o n t a n a . c o m 11 A LEGACY OF CONSERVATION PAGE 56 SUSIE WALL is a freelance writer and real estate agent living in Missoula. Endless curiosity leads her to write about a variety of topics from farming to travel to scat identification, but her favor- ite subjects continue to be the captivating people of Montana. THE BAND BOYS OF BUTTE PAGE 56 ROSS PETERSON has contributed to publications like The Mon- tana Quarterly and The Whitefish Review. He co-edited The Red Earth Review and has written technical materials for 9-1-1 dis- patchers. Born and raised in Missoula, he now lives in Butte. JAMES GRADY PAGE 68 Fourth-generation Montanan RUSSELL ROWLAND is a critical- ly-acclaimed author of six books, a teacher, and a radio and podcast host. From the written to the spoken word, he is a true voice of the Big Sky Country. GET TO KNOW JUDITH BASIN COUNTY PAGE 88 A native Montanan, BRYAN SPELLMAN has lived all over the state, and now lives in the foothills of the Cabinet Mountains. A graduate of UC Berkeley, he is now retired from a career centered in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Montana. In retirement, he spends his time on weaving, photography, travel, writing, and, yes, geocaching. MONTANA MUSINGS PAGE 94 BILL MUHLENFELD is the former owner of Distinctly Montana and a self-described serial entrepreneur. When he is not puzzling over the human condition he enjoys puzzling over crosswords. CONTIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Charles Mann Tom Rath Robert Schmittou www.roundhouse-sports.com www.roundhouse-sports.com 1 4 2 2 W e s t M a i n S t r e e t B o z e m a n , M T 4 0 6 - 5 8 7 - 1 2 5 8 1 4 2 2 W e s t M a i n S t r e e t B o z e m a n , M T 4 0 6 - 5 8 7 - 1 2 5 8 B E S T S K I S H O P B E S T S K I S H O P I N I N M O N T A N A M O N T A N A V O T E F O R U S ! V O T E F O R U S ! 2025 o f BEST M O N TA N A A S V O T E D B Y R E A D E R S O F H ELTONH EARING.COM • 406-586-0914 BOZEMAN • ENNIS • LIVINGSTON Will Helton, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology Katelyn Thompson, Au.D., FAAA American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology Emily Muffett, Au.D., CCC-A American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology At Helton Hearing Care, your hearing health and your quality of life are our primary concern! American Board Certified Doctors of Audiology 2022-24 o f BEST M O N TA N A A S V O T E D B Y R E A D E R S O F W I N N E R ! Y E A R S WO N VOTE FOR US WIN $500 F O R YO U R C H A N C E TO

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